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Opp tunities The Lehigh Valley offers lots of
abound for Jewish older adults opportunities for older adults to socialize,
By Michelle Cohen exercise, volunteer and have fun!

At the JCC, older adults can experience a variety Several exercise classes are designed for older adults as
of ongoing events designed to give people a fun well. Chair yoga provides a challenging workout while remaining

reason to go out in the middle of the day. Arts and accessible for people with physical limitations. A self-directed

crafts sessions to design creative, hands-on projects pickleball program combines tennis, badminton and table tennis

are held monthly, and each week, board games and for a fun workout. The JCC also o ers aqua aerobics and other

supplies for Mahjongg, Canasta, Checkers and other water-based classes designed for less strain on muscles while still

games are lent out free of charge. Classes like Daf burning calories. The gym features Silver Sneakers, the nation’s

Yomi at Congregation Sons of Israel and groups like leading exercise program designed specifically for older adults.

the Yiddish Club at the JCC o er an opportunity to Volunteer opportunities are also available for adults of all ages

delve into the depths of Jewish knowledge, while through Jewish Family Service. Whether you want to assist at the

social programs like Simcha Club at Congregation food pantry or drive for The GO Program, all e ort is appreciated.

Brith Sholom and Friendship Circle at the JCC o er JFS can also point the way toward other volunteer projects in the

programs designed to help older adults make new friends. community to help older adults meet new people.

The Lehigh Valley’s premier destination for independent film!

The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas are a two-
screen independent, foreign and arthouse cinema
located in the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.

steelstacks.org/film | 610-297-7111

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