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Adult Groups and Gatherings

 

Virtual and In-Person Programs for Adults

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In Person at the PJCC

Ongoing Programs

 

Let’s Talk About It: Virtual Discussion Group

Mondays · 3:30-4:30 pm

 Meet for a lively discussion about topical events. All opinions are welcome, creating a forum for stimulating and thought-provoking conversations led by David Nigel & Jon Levinson.

Join on Zoom


 

Get Up & Go/Beth El Senior Friendship Club

The group usually meets (with some holidays exceptions) at PJCC Boardroom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month:

12:00 pm-1:00 pm Seniors have lunch together.

1:00pm-2:00 pm presentation/performance (hybrid- zoom  option available)

Register with Debi at 650-3782718 or dbohmerwald@pjcc.org

Register Here

 

 

Upcoming programs:

Jan 8th: Musical performance by Melody Yan (Traditional Chinese and Western Music Fusion)

Jan 22th: Musical performance by Blue City Jazz

Feb 5th: Clean Energy presentation in honor of Tu’Bishvat (New Year of the Trees)

Feb 19th: “Jewish Tin Pan Alley Songwriters” musical performance with Lauren Mayer

Mar 5th: “Interactive Drum & Percussion with James Henry”

Mar 19th: musical performance by Kimberly Gold


 

 

Food for Thought

Monthly lecture series at PJCC Boardroom on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (with some holidays exceptions) from 2 to 3pm.

Registration: at pjcc.org, call 650. 378. 2703 or visit PJCC Welcome Center

 

Upcoming programs:

Mar 11th: A Talk with Stephen Cole

Apr 8th: Talk to be determined

May 13th: US Supreme Court and Democracy by Nicholas Conway

 


 

P2P: Peer-to-Peer

Monthly Lecture series featuring speaker from within the community. Dates & times may vary.

Want to be the next speaker? Contact Debi:

650-378-2718

dbohmerwald@pjcc.org

 

Upcoming programs:

Feb 10th: 2-3pm: “Non-fiction storytelling” with Jerry Saliman Register Here

Mar 14th: “11:00am-12pm: “Digital Inclusion” with Sergio Grinberg Register Here

April 21st: 1:30-2:30pm: “Todo list: personal growth and life coaching” with Glen Ford

 


 

California Mahjong

California Mahjong is a form based on the British, Hong Kong, and Shanghai games. It’s a bit like Gin Rummy with a nice mix of skill and luck! Give yourself a gift of learning this captivating and culturally rich game that will challenge your brain for life, while building and enjoying new friendships!

Tuesdays 1pm-3pm (no class on 11/12)

Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm  (no class on 11/28)

Location: Classroom AB                                

Fee: $120 (each session)

Instructor: Shelley Williamson  

For information/registration, contact Shelley Williamson at swilliamson@pjcc.org or

Register


 

 

Drop-in Mahjong

Come play Mahjong with your friends at the PJCC!!

Open for all levels players.

No instructor will be present.

Bring your own Mahjong set!

Date: Thursdays

Time: 12:45pm-3:0pm

Location: Classroom AB for California Mahjong

                  Classroom C for American Mahjong (bring your current card)           

Fee: free/open to public


 

Drop-in Bunco

Second and Fourth Fridays • 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Join us on the second and fourth Fridays of the month for a social afternoon playing Bunco, a fun, dice-rolling game of chance. Beginners welcome.


 

Wellness Talks

Monthly talks on different wellness topics. Presented in the boardroom.

To register or for more information, call 650. 378. 2703 or visit PJCC Welcome Center 

 

Upcoming talks:

Feb 25th: Sleep Better, Feel Better: Functional Approaches to Restful Sleep w/ Liz Greenfield (Register Here )

Mar 20th & 27th: Passport to Retirement with Aaron Moore from SageCrest Wealth Management($40 for 2 sessions/open to public)

April 1st & 8th: Rejuvenate your retirement w/ Aaron Moore from SageCrest($40 for 2 sessions/open to public)

April 22nd:“From Oy to Joy” with Shulamit Sofia


 

Book Club

Meets 4 times over the year, usually on Mondays from 10:30am to 12:00pm at Classroom D.

Feb 3rd: “Dinners with Ruth” by Nina Totenberg

May 5th: TBD

Aug 4th: TBD

Nov 3rd: TBD

 


 

Mindful Movement

Movement is fundamental to our experience of ourselves and our lives. This is a slow-paced class based on the principles of yoga, tai chi and ballet. Designed for older adults, Mindful Movement will help you move with ease and less effort, more harmonious, efficient, and effective! *It can be adapted to a chair class.

Dates: Thursdays 

Time: 1:30-2:30pm               

Location: GE Studio

Fee: free for members, $12 drop-in for non-members

Instructor: Debi Bohmerwald

To register visit the PJCC.org or call 650.378.2703

Register

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