IRENE & RONALD COHEN CENTER FOR PARENT
ENGAGEMENT + EDUCATION
Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/parenting
WINTER MELODIES WITH LITTLE MAESTROS
Ages: Birth-5 years
Get ready to sing, dance, and move to your favorite Li le Maestros tunes! This interactive performance features puppets, bubbles, and hands-on fun with a variety of instruments. Sunday, February 9, 11-11:45am
$40 members / $45 nonmembers per family
SANDLER FAMILY KEHILLA CENTER
Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/kehillacenter
SIBSHOPS
Kid-friendly workshops where siblings of people with di ering abilities can meet other siblings. These sessions o er opportunities to discuss common joys, challenges, and unique concerns. Held on Saturdays: February 15, March 29, April 26, and May 10
$90 members / $110 nonmembers
Ages: 8-12 years, 12:30-2pm
Ages: 13-17 years, 2:15-3:45pm
COMMUNITY EDUCATION LECTURE SERIES: REIMAGINING INDEPENDENCE WORKSHOP
In My Kid’s Shoes: Understanding the Experience of Being Di erent
With Bonnie Jan., Socialization Specialist
Immerse yourself in your child’s world through interactive activities and expert insights. This workshop helps build empathy and understanding, while providing actionable steps to be er support neurodiverse family members and friends.
Tuesday, February 4, 7-8:30pm
Brought to you by our Dr. Gayle R. Berg Center for Psychological Resilience
BUSLIK/LEVY TEEN SERVICES CENTER
Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/teens
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Friday nights are lit at SJJCC! Hang with friends, play sports and games, watch movies, participate in community service projects, and chill at the ho est spot for 6th graders! Activities include silent disco, sports tournaments, movies, video games, arts & cra s, and board games.
Begins Friday, February 7, 8-10pm
$525 members / $625 nonmembers
TIME FOR GOOD
Grades: 9-12
Give back to our neighbors with meaningful service projects while earning community service hours! Begins Thursday, February 13, 5:30-6:30pm
$36 members / $46 nonmembers
ARTS + CULTURE
CULTURE
Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/culture
SUPER BOWL PARTY
Ready for the big game? Join us for our Super Bowl LIX Watch Party. Enjoy food, mingling, games, and see who takes home this year’s Lombardi Trophy!
Sunday, February 9, 5:30pm
$40 early bird pricing / $45 a er Monday, February 3
MURDER MYSTERY BRUNCH
Step into a thrilling whodunit while enjoying a delicious meal! Work with (or against!) your fellow detectives to crack the case, uncover clues, and solve the crime before the culprit gets away.
Sunday, February 16, 12-4pm
$40 members / $50 nonmembers
TRIPS
ANNE FRANK: THE EXHIBITION
Go on an immersive tour of a full-scale recreation of the Annex where Anne Frank, her family, and other inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade capture by the Nazis in Amsterdam. Includes tour at the Center for Jewish History in Manha an, lunch at Jack’s Wife Freda, and transportation to and from the JCC.
Wednesday, February 5
Light bites at SJJCC beginning at 9am, bus departs at 9:30am, tour begins at 11:30am
$165 per person
CLUBS
Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/clubs
MOVIE CLUB
In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be screening the Oscar-winning blockbuster, The Help. Set during the Civil Rights Movement, this historically relevant drama–with its share of laughs–focuses on segregation and racial equality.
Wednesday, February 26, 7-9pm Free for members / $5 nonmembers
WALKING CLUB
Lace up your sneakers and join us as we walk the grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art, right across the street from SJJCC! Indoor strolls take place during inclement weather. Thursdays, 9:30am
ARTSPACE
Read more about the display at sjjcc.org/artspace
TEHRAN TO NEW YORK, L’DOR VADOR
Through their evocative artwork, this mother-daughter duo shares their immigration journey from Tehran, Iran, to Long Island. (Exhibit on display through this month)
FAY J. LINDNER FOUNDATION
SENIOR
SERVICES CENTER - SPECIALIZED
ADULT
Advance registration required to Lindsay Pernick, lpernick@sjjcc.org
GET MOVING FRIDAYS!
Stay active and engaged every Friday for eight weeks with exercise classes, including boxing; mind, body, and movement; and dance, hosted by Dance Party for Parkinson’s, Inc. These classes are designed for individuals in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. A professionally facilitated care partner support group will run simultaneously with exercise classes.
Fridays, 1-2pm
Ongoing
$230 members / $250 nonmembers
CARE PARTNER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
Build your knowledge to be the most equipped care partner. This professionally facilitated virtual seminar, designed for spouses and adult children, provides information on understanding Alzheimer’s and other dementias, communication strategies, behavior management, coping techniques, and guest presentations from numerous professionals in the field of aging.
Ongoing, Thursdays
$130 members / $180 nonmembers
To register, contact Lonnie Fox, LCSW, lfox@sjjcc.org
These programs o er the flexibility of rolling admission, and fees will be prorated based on your start date.
NANCY MARX CANCER WELLNESS CENTER
Advance registration required at sjjcc.org/cancerwellness
FAMILY DAY: COPING TOGETHER
Monthly workshops where children of all ages, parents, and care partners build bonds, increase emotional vocabulary, and develop coping skills to navigate a parent’s cancer diagnosis. Enjoy fun activities while engaging in group exercises. Time will be dedicated to separate parent and child sessions.
Sundays, February 2, and March 9, 10am-12pm
COFFEE AND CONNECTION
Join fellow cancer survivors in a safe, supportive space to share your journey, create beautiful art projects, and connect with others who truly understand. Co ee, tea, and hot chocolate provided. Thursday, February 13, 12:30-2pm
DR. GAYLE R. BERG CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE
View additional programs at sjjcc.org/resilience
CRAFT A MOMENT FOR SELF-CARE: COLLAGE TRAY
Find creative ways to prioritize your well-being and connect with others through cra workshops that nourish the mind, body, and soul.
Mix and match magazine clippings and personal photos (bring your own!) to capture your memories, dreams, and aspirations in a single eye-catching piece!
Thursday, February 13, 2:30-3:30pm
REEL PSYCHOLOGY: SING SING
Meet a group of incarcerated men who find purpose and hope through a prison theater program. Through creativity, community, and self-expression, they discover the power of personal growth and connection. Sing Sing shines a light on resilience, even in the toughest circumstances, reminding us that hope can emerge from the hardest places.
Tuesday, February 18, 1:15pm
RESILIENCE CHALLENGE: FIGHTING WINTER DOLDRUMS
This month, we’re combating the winter blues with simple, transformative tips designed to help you achieve a balanced and resilient life.
Visit sjjcc.org/resilience to download your copy of the “Fighting Winter Doldums” Resilience Challenge.
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
For more information, visit sjjcc.org/cce
NIKKI SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL COMMUNITY NEEDS BANK
Learn more at sjjcc.org/cnb
CURB YOUR MITZVAH: FOOD AND
SUPPLY DRIVE
Join us for a curbside donation of shelf-stable, non-perishable food and personal care products for our neighbors in need.
At SJJCC’s Annex – 200 Forest Drive, Suite 11 Sunday, February 9, 10am-12pm
BECOME A LUNCH BOX CHEF!
Prepare and freeze nutritious meals at home using curated recipes from an expert dietitian. We provide essential tips and step-by-step instructions for a seamless meal prep experience! Lunch Box meals are delivered to SJJCC’s Nikki Schwartz Memorial Food Pantry recipients weekly.
To learn more, call 516.484.1545 ext. 212 or email cnb@sjjcc.org.
VOLUNTEERISM
Learn more at sjjcc.org/volunteer
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
Participate in a service project about kindness.
Monday, February 17, 10:30am-12pm
LINDA & GERALD MARSDEN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PILLAR
Learn more at sjjcc.org/social
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Sid Jacobson JCC celebrates Black History Month by highlighting influential African Americans from Long Island, supporting Black-owned businesses, and providing resources for those interested in the shared history of the Black and Jewish communities. Our collective stories showcase the quest for justice and equality through the contributions of Upstanders in both communities.
Visit sjjcc.org/bhm to explore these resources and learn more, or check out our “Voices of Upstanders” exhibition, on display throughout Black History Month.
CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH GRACE
Join us for a Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the Greater Roslyn Association for Chinese Enrichment (GRACE) as they celebrate the Year of the Snake with a live show, delicious food, and so much more!
Saturday, February 8
Doors open, 5pm Show starts, 6pm
To purchase tickets, visit sjjcc.org/lunar
RANDIE WALDBAUM MALINSKY
CENTER FOR ISRAEL
View additional programs at sjjcc.org/centerforisrael
ISRAELI MARKET
Experience the flavors and vibes of Israel when our lobby is transformed into a market! Pick up authentic items for your Shabbat dinner, get to know our RCFI sta , and play a game of backgammon!
Thursday, February 6, 10am-1pm Friday, February 21, 10am-1pm
