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2021 CLLD FALL/WINTER HYBRID COURSE SCHEDULE: Welcome to the CLLD's hybrid programming schedule for the 2021 FALL/WINTER Semester. Please see our virtual and course offerings listed below. Please note class info, including start times, dates, and rooms for In-Person and Zoom. Sign-up for our eblast by clicking here NO CLASSES: November - 25 & 26 In the Social Hall: Lunch will be served at 12pm, Monday through Thursday. Brunch will be served from 11-11:30am on Fridays.  Transportation is available. If you need bus service, contact Julia at (718) 517-7448. EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE JCC BUILDINGS When entering the building, you will have your temperature checked, and you are REQUIRED to fill out a JCC/CLLD Covid-19 self-screen, which can be filled out online here, or you can fill out a hard copy, found at the front desk. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. $3-5 suggested contributions for all classes Access Recorded CLLD Courses, the Aging Conference, Volunteer recognition video and other Special Presentation videos by selecting the following link: Click Here for our CLLD Videos & Resources page LOOKING FOR A CLLD INSTRUCTOR: · The Art of Jewelry Making If you are interested in teaching the above CLLD course, please contact Bella Phone: (718) 475-5262 Email: BSmorgonskaya@SIJCC.com SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS NYC PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER - FREE MEMBERSHIP The NYC Parks Department is offering FREE annual membership at its Recreation Centers throughout NYC until December 31st. Please call 311 or go to nyc.gov/parks to locate a center in your area. Deadline: Now until FRIDAY, December 31, 2021. Link: nyc.gov/parks  PSYCHIC FOR LIFE: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR PSYCHIC ABILITIES A six-week workshop presented by: Professor James Weiss BA, MS, PD, CHT Registration required - See dates below Here’s a partial list of what we’ll be covering during this six-week workshop:
Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 12-1pm 11/3 & 11/10 Instructor: Professor James Weiss BA, MS, PD, CHT Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available THE ROOTS OF ANTISEMITISM - Registration required The History of the Roots of Anti-Semitism. Day & Time: FRIDAY, November 05, 2021 at 11am Performers: Professor James Weiss BA, MS, PD, CHT Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available NYC MARATHON VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE IT’S GETTING CLOSER!!! This is a reminder to all those who are attending our wonderful NYC Marathon Volunteer Experience! If you are registered and have not RSVP’d or for those who wish to attend and did not sign up, PLEASE EMAIL: LLubarsky@sijcc.com There are opportunities still available, and we would love to see all of you fabulous volunteers out there on the marathon morning! Day & Time: SUNDAY, November 7, 2021 at 4am Bus Location: 1466 Manor Road, SI, NY 10314 (Bus will promptly leave at 4:15am) To RSVP: PLEASE EMAIL Lisa at LLubarsky@sijcc.com EG HEALTHCARE PRESENTS: A Health and Wellness Lecture Series Registration required Please Join us in welcoming Efrat Lamandre from EG Healthcare as she and her health team present a wonderful health and wellness lecture series here at the JCC. November 9 - Pre Diabetes what does it mean and how can I manage it? (AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH) During the lecture, we will have a table set up in the room to do some blood pressure screenings. The screenings will last the hour of the lecture. Interested in house calls? Call (718) 698-6700 Day & Time: TUESDAY, November 9, 2021 at 10am Instructor: Efrat Lamandre Room: Music Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 90 slots available ONGOING FALL/WINTER COURSES: Welcome to the 2021 Fall/Winter Semester. IN-PERSON COURSES REQUIRE REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION WILL BE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. PLEASE REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON COURSES ONLINE. To review the courses online, go to: http://clld.sijcc.org/, and then select, “Weekly Updates and News” in the menu. If you need help registering for a course, call Janette (718) 517-7445 MONDAYS ART OF DRAWING - Registration required An introduction to, and continued development of line, form, tone and imagination. The use of charcoal, pencil and eraser to investigate the give and take of the creative process. All materials provided. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 8-9am Instructor: Dennis Green Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF MONOPRINT - Registration required The best of painting and printmaking. An interesting and fun exploration of composition and color. The use of acrylic colors provides easy access to inspiration. Express yourself. All materials provided. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 9-10am Instructor: Dennis Green Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF DIAMOND PAINTING - Registration required Are you looking for something new, different, and fun to do? Then diamond painting maybe it! The “diamonds” are actually colored beads that are arranged on a special sticky canvas. When completed, it creates a professional looking painting. You’ll love it because it’s relaxing, creative, and easy to do! Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Fran Perlman Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available BASEBALL TALK - Remote Interesting baseball matters worth talking about, comparisons, controversies, trivia etc. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Henry Plotkin Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1091 1206 Passcode: CLLDED PILATES 1 - Remote Increase strength and flexibility while you lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscles through a series of non-impact gentle postures. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-10:45am Instructor: Lina Taliercio Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 991 1376 7821 Passcode: CLLDFIT INTERMEDIATE ULPAN - Registration required This class will focus on advancing your reading and writing skills, word sentence assimilation, and more in-depth conversation in Hebrew. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Naomi Siman-Tov Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ADOBE ELEMENTS PART 1 - Remote Learn to fix old photos, layering, remove unwanted objects, and much much more! This class is for experienced computer users who have taken pictures using a digital camera. Learn how to edit and enhance photos using the new Adobe. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-11am (Ends 11/15/21) Instructor: Carolyn Flynn Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 925 3081 7440 Passcode: CLLDED ADVANCED ULPAN - Registration required This class will focus on Hebrew grammar, pronouns and conjugation: male and female speech patterns: Singular and plural conjugations, prepositional phrases; and advanced conversation Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11-12pm Instructor: Naomi Siman-Tov Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF ACRYLIC PAINTING - Registration required Share the unique technique of acrylic painting and make amazing objects of art. Learn to create art in a fun and instructed environment! Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Sonia Hasen Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ADOBE ELEMENTS PART 2 - Remote Learn to fix old photos, layering, remove unwanted objects, and much much more! This class is for experienced computer users who have taken pictures using a digital camera. Learn how to edit and enhance photos using the new Adobe. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11am-12pm (Ends 11/15/21) Instructor: Carolyn Flynn Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 925 3081 7440 Passcode: CLLDED ART OF MUSIC APPRECIATION - Registration required Exploration of various topics in music history, theory, and performances. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11:15am-12:45pm Instructor: Ruth Diamond Fabes Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available EVIDENCE BASED TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS 1 - Registration required This Evidence based class will include exercises to reduce Arthritis, increase flexibility and mobility, improve your balance, and breathing to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 12-12:45pm Instructor: Carolyn DeVito Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available INTERNAL EXERCISES & MEDITATIONS - Remote Learn 6000 YR old Chinese TAO Meditation breathing, Meditative Massaging and Microcosmic orbit meditation doing acupuncture with the mind, (moving energy to any specific part of the body). These techniques energize, strengthen, stimulate and balance the internal organs, glands and nervous system. These exercises balance the CHI (vital energy) by transmuting negative energy into positive energy, and has the power to release STRESS and TENSION that will calm, balance and heal, which brings about a sense of well-being in mind, body, and spirit. Learn Reiki chakra meditations. In Japanese REI = Universal, KI = Vital Energy. During the Meditations you will learn to use your spiritual consciousness to balance and seal the 7 main chakras. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 12-12:45pm Instructor: Arthur Forman Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 960 8813 3095 Passcode: CLLDFIT CHAIR YOGA 1 - Registration required A form of yoga performed in the seated position. Participants may be asked to move up and down from a chair, while using the chair for support, during the class. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 1-1:45pm Instructor: Carolyn DeVito Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available POCKET BILLIARDS INSTRUCTION - Registration required Enjoy the company of fellow participants as you engage in a fun game of billiards, led by our experienced instructor. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 1:30-2:30pm Instructor: Andrew Bongiorno Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available 20th CENTURY MUSIC - Registration required In this class you will explore the many styles, genres, and composers of the 20th century. Including American Composers, such as Bernstein and Copland, but also branching out to Europeans like Debussy, Ravel, Bartok, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev. And there are many more. Join us on this musical adventure! Day & Time: MONDAYS, 2-3pm Instructor: Carolyn Clark Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available TUESDAYS STAYING ACTIVE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (S.A.I.L.) 1 - Registration required This class includes group strength, and balance and aerobic exercise, to help prevent falls and fall related injuries. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9-9:45am Instructor: Deborah Nalitt Room: Spin Room Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available ART OF PAINTING - Registration required Learn the basics of painting while incorporating a mixture of watercolors and pastels. The class will focus on establishing a solid institution for those newcomers in the field of the arts. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9-10am Instructor: Eithne Byrne Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS - Registration required - In the Rotunda on 11/9 This class will teach individuals the basic knowledge of the game. It’s fun and exciting and a great way to meet new people. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9:30-11am Instructor: Michael Gecht Room: Social Hall (In the Rotunda on 11/9) Registration Link: Click Here to Register 20 slots available ART OF DOCUMENTARY - Remote We will watch various documentaries spanning diverse genres. Lively discussions ensue regarding the content and the documentary itself as an art form. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9:30-11am Instructor: Beth Siegel-Graf Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 854 9576 1246 Passcode: CLLDART ART OF WATERCOLORS - Registration required Learn the basics of watercolor painting. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Eithne Byrne Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF BOB DYLAN - Registration required In this class we will look through Mr. Dylan's 60+ year career; At his writings, music and art and its impact on the history and culture of the American landscape. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Michael Axelrod Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available ART OF LINE DANCING - Registration required Dance for exercise, fitness and fun. Line dancing is the current rage, so come and join and be a part of it. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Paulette Young & Ron Amsterdam Room: 2nd Floor Gym Registration Link: Click Here to Register 30 slots available MUSIC NOSTALGIA - Remote If you miss the nostalgic music of your younger years, and if you want to travel back to the nostalgic melodies of the 60’s, 70’s, and more, then this class is for you. Join our own phenomenal pianist, and musician Lloyd Lerner to bring back all your favorite memories! Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Lloyd Lerner Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 937 9954 4430 Passcode: CLLDART MIDRASH-AGGADAH COURSE - Remote Midrash-Aggadah Expositions Tales and Legends of the Torah and Talmud. Light and Deep ideas conveyed in a simple, interesting and entertaining fashion. Multi-Topic Teachings including: God, Mankind, Angels, Demons, Mysticism, Ethics, Proper Behavior, Supports and endearment to Halacha, Man and God. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Jake Jankelovitz Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 967 5222 6583 Passcode: CLLDED SWEAT N SCULPT 1 - Remote Karen’s low impact class strengthens your cardiovascular system with simple aerobic movements. Light weight may be used for total body toning. You’ll have so much fun; You won’t realize how much you’re really working! Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11:30am-12:15pm Instructor: Karen Raden Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 989 9045 5571 Passcode: CLLDFIT LIVING TORAH - Registration required Explore Jewish history and its messages for modern life. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 12-1pm Instructor: Rabbi Mendy Katzman Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available ITALIAN, LINGUA ARMONIOSA - Remote Grammar, conversation, and writing in the Bella Lingua. The class will be supported with elements from literature, opera, cinema, art, and popular songs. Level is for intermediate/advanced. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 12-1pm Instructor: Fulvio Corti Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 931 0833 2248 Passcode: CLLDED GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ANDROID SMARTPHONE - Registration required New to using your Android phone (To clarify: that’s any Smartphone WITHOUT a picture of an apple on it!). Then this class can help. We’ll learn many of the things it can do for you, including: · Sending/receiving phone calls, texts and emails · Creating usable contact information · Using the clock & Calendar · Taking/editing/sharing photos · Downloading/arranging apps · Using the GPS system · Adjusting your settings & much more! Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 1-2pm Instructor: Linda Arezzo Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available JEWISH & ISRAELI ISSUES - Registration required Discussion of issues of concern to the Jewish people in the US and elsewhere. These discussions will be logical, philosophical, ethical and political outlooks and insights. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 1-2pm Instructor: Jake Jankelovitz Room: Music Ensemble Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available OPEN SWIM - Registration required Open Swim is for the swimmers that are comfortable being unsupervised at their own pace. Swimming in the CLLD area in a circular direction is mandatory. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 1:30-2:30pm Room: Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Indoor Pool Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available WEDNESDAYS WORLD HISTORY - See dates below - Registration required 5-Week Course - 11/17/21 Class will be from 12-1pm 11/10/21 - Polynesian Island – The Land That Time Forgot: On Easter Sunday Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen discovered a Polynesian Island 1400 miles from the coast of South America and named it Easter Island. He noted that the island was treeless and wondered how its massive statues were erected. Much of the population was later wiped out and the island became a possession of Chile. 11/17/21 - Captivating Cuba – Yesterday-Today and Tomorrow: The Rise of Fidel Castro had a profound effect on Cuban society, leading to doubts about the ability of the Cubans to govern themselves. After seizing power in the Caribbean Island nation of Cuba in 1959, leftist revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (1926-2016) aligned himself with the Soviet Union. Under Castro, Cuba grew dependent on the Soviets for military and economic aid. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military standoff in October 1962 over the installation of nuclear-armed Soviet missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from U.S. shores. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 10-11am (No Class 10/27/21 or 11/3/21) NOTE: 11/17/21 Class will be from 12-1pm Instructor: John Rossi Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available IMMUNE SYSTEM - See dates below - Registration required In-person & Remote Topics in this class include: addictions and eating disorders, osteoporosis and bone disorders, antibiotics, DNA testing and much more. In-Person Dates: WEDNESDAYS, 10-11am 11/17/21 & 12/15/21 Instructor: Dr. Roberta Hayes Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available Remote Dates: WEDNESDAYS, 10-11am 11/3/21 & 12/1/21 Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 953 3063 9439 Passcode: CLLDED ART OF TAP DANCING - Registration required Students will learn the basic steps and terminology of tap dancing. Men & women are welcome to join us. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 10:30-11:30am Instructor: Joyce Gordon Room: 2nd Floor Gym Registration Link: Click Here to Register 20 slots available FINANCIAL LESSONS WITH JANETTE DOHERTY - See dates below - Registration required Topics will include common retirement mistakes to avoid legal documents in retirement, trust, wills and real estate issues, personal and trust income tax issues, Medicaid and your assets. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 10:30-11:30am 11/3 & 11/10 Instructor: Janette Doherty Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available ART OF GUITAR - Registration required I am a professional, master guitarist, singer/songwriter and I can really help you learn the guitar, in a fun and friendly way. I do have lots of experience teaching beginners, amateurs and professionals too. I am a multi-talented musician, who plays and teaches many instruments, guitar, bass, lead, finger style, blues, rock, folk, even song writing. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Lou Russo Room: Music Ensemble Room 1 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available MULTICULTURAL DANCE - Remote Free-form dance along with varied music: Fast, slow, and in-between music from truly multicultural sources, e.g. from Puerto Rico (Jibaro), Greek Islands, Scottish Folk, Japan flute, and much more. Get supple, limber, and toned, (especially the core) using your authentic movement. Brief music intros and some move instruction. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am-12:30pm Instructor: Helen Levin Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 846 7984 7885 Passcode: CLLDART CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW - See dates below - Registration required In-person & Remote If you do not have the time or skills to master the cast vocabulary and unique character of Hebrew, the class will enable and enhance your ability to speak Hebrew by focusing on pronunciation. In-Person Dates: WEDNESDAYS, 12-1pm 11/3/21 & 11/10/21 Instructor: Mark Spiritus Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available Remote Dates: WEDNESDAYS, 12-1pm 12/1/21, 12/08/21, 12/15/21, 12/22/21 Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 870 3607 0943 Passcode: CLLDED EVIDENCE BASED TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS 2 - Registration required This Evidence based class will include exercises to reduce Arthritis, increase flexibility and mobility, improve your balance, and breathing to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 12-12:45pm Instructor: Carolyn DeVito Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available ART OF WOODWORKING/TOY & MODELMAKING/METALWORKING Registration required Make toys for children, small furniture, and decorative items for your home and friends. Learn repairs. Beginners and experts welcome in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Safe power tools provided. If you can imagine it, we will help you make it! Instructor’s library of 120 books and all the world’s internet is available for inspiration. Guest artist Sue Ehrlich will demonstrate how to make artworks/sculptures using class wood scraps and found objects. Bring to class: An open mind, wood glue, ruler or tape measure, scissors, & a felt tip marker. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 12:30-2:45pm Instructor: Harold Mayle Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF GROUP KEYBOARDING - Registration required Enjoy learning new music, developing a new repertoire, and learning the basics of keyboarding. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 1-2pm Instructor: Anthony Tricarico Room: Music Ensemble Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available CURRENT EVENTS - Remote This class will focus on current events and topics including, but not limited to politics, world affairs, psychology and human relations. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 1-2:30pm Instructor: Henry Plotkin Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 969 4990 9268 Passcode: CLLDED YOGA MAT - Registration required Increase strength and flexibility while you lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscles through a series of non-impact gentle postures. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 1-1:45pm Instructor: Carolyn DeVito Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available THURSDAYS SENIOR BOOMERS ENSEMBLE - Registration required IlluminArt Productions is back in person to reunite the Senior Boomers Ensemble, with Ariel and Keith guiding the journey on another trip towards The Great White Way. Join us as we explore theatre through monologues and scenes while creating, what’s sure to be, another heartwarming and fun-filled production. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 9:30-11am Instructor: Ariel and Keith Room: Music Ensemble Room 1 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available ART OF BROADWAY - Registration required Explore the origins and background of NY Theater. Follow the history of the Broadway stage through stories about the men and women who made the NY theater scene so successful. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 10-11:30am Instructor: Fred Grieco Room: Social Hall Registration Link: Click Here to Register 50 slots available PILATES 2 - Remote Increase strength and flexibility while you lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscles through a series of non-impact gentle postures. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 10-10:45am Instructor: Lina Taliercio Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 964 6679 8544 Passcode: CLLDFIT THE ART OF KNITTING AND CHATTING CLUB - Registration required This class is for knitters of all abilities, from total beginners to knitters who want to take their knitting to the next level, to experienced knitters. Each class will include a demonstration of at least one knitting technique. Individual help is available. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 10-11:15am Instructor: Mary Wheeler-Owen Room: Music Ensemble Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available A PAGE OF TALMUD - Registration required Explaining what the Talmud is, it’s history, religious functions, and the study of selected passages. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Rabbi Gerald Sussman Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available TEACHING YIDDISH, BEGINNERS THROUGH INTERMEDIATE - Remote Yiddish for beginners through intermediate, sprinkled with humor, folk tales, proverbs and folk songs. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Sue Ehrlich Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 939 3006 4205 Passcode: CLLDED STAYING ACTIVE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (S.A.I.L.) 2 - Remote This class includes group strength, and balance and aerobic exercise, to help prevent falls and fall related injuries. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11-11:45am Instructor: Deborah Nalitt Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 937 0714 7647 Passcode: CLLDFIT MAGNIFICA ITALIA - Remote Origin of the Italian people. Some history from antiquity to the 21st century. Mighty contributions of Italians to world culture. Literature, art, music, opera, cuisine, science and engineering. The influence of Latin on western languages. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 12-1pm Instructor: Fulvio Corti Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 969 6340 3662 Passcode: CLLDED SWEAT N SCULPT 2 - Remote Karen’s low impact class strengthens your cardiovascular system with simple aerobic movements. Light weight may be used for total body toning. You’ll have so much fun; You won’t realize how much you’re really working! Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 12-12:45pm Instructor: Karen Raden Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 991 9119 1106 Passcode: CLLDFIT OPEN SWIM - Registration required Open Swim is for the swimmers that are comfortable being unsupervised at their own pace. Swimming in the CLLD area in a circular direction is mandatory. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 1-1:45pm Room: Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Indoor Pool Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available KABBALAH AND ITS INFLUENCE ON JEWISH LAW, CUSTOM AND THOUGHT Remote In this class we will explore the rise of Kabbalah and its effect on Jewish life. We will examine the origins of medieval mysticism and the rise of the Zohar as a canonized work. The Shabbat Zvi movement and its aftermath, the writings of the ARI and the Kabbalah’s impact on the Chassidic movement will be examined. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 7-8pm Instructor: Rabbi Eliezer Garner Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3457 9850 Passcode: CLLDED FRIDAYS ART OF UKULELE 101 - Registration required Learn to play the Ukulele. This class is fun, exciting, and requires no musical ability. Bring your fingers and you will learn the rest. The CLLD has available Ukuleles for you to use. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 9-10am Instructor: Michael Gecht Room: Music Ensemble Room 1 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available ART OF MUSIC SESSION JAM 101 - Registration required Our musical group is growing. We started with our Ukuleles, but now it’s open to all instruments. Bring your saxophone, drums, guitar, or any musical instrument you have. FUN! FUN! FUN! Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Michael Gecht Room: Music Ensemble Room 1 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available CINEMA CLUB, DISCUSSION & BRUNCH TOO! - Registration required We invite everyone who loves films worth seeing to come and watch them together with us. Brunch will be served prior to the film starting. Please join us for the discussion afterwards too! Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 11am-2:30pm Instructor: Aaron Richman Room: Social Hall Registration Link: Click Here to Register 90 slots available Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer for Brittany Runs A Marathon  TABLE TENNIS INSTRUCTIONS (BEGINNERS) - Registration required Table tennis, better known as ping pong, is the second most played sport in the world! The first person or team to rack up 11 points wins...and then you can rematch. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 11:30am-12:30pm Instructor: Joe Lombardi Room: 2nd Floor Gym Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available HANDS ON PHOTOGRAPHY - Remote Students in this course will be introduced to the basic camera functions and the concepts of framing and exposure. Students will explore their own creative perspectives while getting hands-on experience. A digital camera is required for this course. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 12-1pm Instructor: Sara Jacobson Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 742 1869 9170 Passcode: 565749 TABLE TENNIS INSTRUCTIONS (ADVANCED) - Registration required Table tennis, better known as ping pong, is the second most played sport in the world! The first person or team to rack up 11 points wins...and then you can rematch. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm Instructor: Joe Lombardi Room: 2nd Floor Gym Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available DECLUTTERING: RECLAIMING YOUR LIFE See dates below - Registration required Decluttering and organizing our space can often seem like a wonderful but unattainable goal. Please join us as we address common trouble areas, such as letting go of sentimental items, creating systems to handle those paper piles, organizing photos, downsizing, and how to set up our space for future success. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions and photos so that I can assist them with their specific needs. I look forward to seeing you! Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm 11/12/21 & 12/3/21 Instructor: Karen Lawrence Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 Slots CHAIR YOGA - Registration required A form of yoga performed in the seated position. Participants may be asked to move up and down from a chair, while using the chair for support, during the class. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 1:30-2:15pm Instructor: Lisa Lubarsky Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available IMPROV FOR LIFE - Registration required Communication is the key to working on the many challenges that comfort us. This group will give us the opportunity to work out and act out many of these problems by: giving examples/telling our stories, suggesting solutions/panel discussions, quoting the experts/giving speeches and handling feedback. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 1:30-2:30pm Instructor: Mona Valore & Linda Arezzo Room: Music Ensemble Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available 2021 CLLD FALL/WINTER HYBRID COURSE SCHEDULE: Welcome to the CLLD's hybrid programming schedule for the 2021 FALL/WINTER Semester. Please see our virtual and course offerings listed below. Please note class info, including start times, dates, and rooms for In-Person and Zoom. Sign-up for our eblast by clicking here NO CLASSES: November - 25 & 26 In the Social Hall: Lunch will be served at 12pm, Monday through Thursday. Brunch will be served from 11-11:30am on Fridays.  Transportation is available. If you need bus service, contact Julia at (718) 517-7448. EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE JCC BUILDINGS When entering the building, you will have your temperature checked, and you are REQUIRED to fill out a JCC/CLLD Covid-19 self-screen, which can be filled out online here, or you can fill out a hard copy, found at the front desk. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. $3-5 suggested contributions for all classes Access Recorded CLLD Courses, the Aging Conference, Volunteer recognition video and other Special Presentation videos by selecting the following link: Click Here for our CLLD Videos & Resources page LOOKING FOR A CLLD INSTRUCTOR:
If you are interested in teaching the above CLLD course, please contact Bella Phone: (718) 475-5262 Email: BSmorgonskaya@SIJCC.com SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS RX BOX PHARMACY FREE FLU SHOT, courtesy of RX Box Pharmacy, 3265 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312, (718) 500-3269. All are welcome! Day & Time: MONDAY, October 25, 2021 from 12-2pm Room: Social Hall TOWN HALL - Registration required Alex Barkan, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, has performed thousands of bariatric surgery procedures since entering the field in 2006. Dr. Barkan is board certified in surgery and has developed several leading-edge procedures including robotic surgeries, ensuring patients will receive the most advanced bariatric care available. He is the director of Richmond University Medical Center’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute and Vice Chair, Department of Surgery. Topics that will be discussed include:
Day & Time: TUESDAY, October 26, 2021 at 7pm Instructor: Dr. Alex Barkan Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 883 5305 4679 Passcode: CLLDFIT FLU SHOT - Stop & Shop Pharmacy FREE FLU SHOT Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, October 27, 2021 from 12-2pm Room: Social Hall PSYCHIC FOR LIFE: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR PSYCHIC ABILITIES A six-week workshop presented by: Professor James Weiss BA, MS, PD, CHT Registration required - See dates below Here’s a partial list of what we’ll be covering during this six-week workshop:
Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 12-1pm 10/27, 11/3 & 11/10 Instructor: Professor James Weiss BA, MS, PD, CHT Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available CLLD DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT - Registration required Featuring: Tommy & Jeanne Tommy Rubino began his career fronting his own house band at Russo's on the Bay. He is an award winning Vocalist, DJ, and MC who knows what to play and when to play it. Jeanne Lamberti is a former Broadway Singer & Dancer who wows audiences with her sizzling song and dance routines. Tommy & Jeanne are a 5 star rated vocal duo who engage their audiences, always leaving them with special musical memories. Day & Time: THURSDAY, October 28, 2021 at 6pm Performers: Tommy & Jeanne Room: Social Hall Registration Link: Click Here to Register 90 slots available  JERUSALEM: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE The history of Jerusalem, and why the Christians and Jews considered it the center of the world. Day & Time: FRIDAY, November 05, 2021 at 11am Performers: Professor James Weiss BA, MS, PD, CHT Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available EG HEALTHCARE PRESENTS: A Health and Wellness Lecture Series Registration required Please Join us in welcoming Efrat Lamandre from EG Healthcare as she and her health team present a wonderful health and wellness lecture series here at the JCC. November 9 - Pre Diabetes what does it mean and how can I manage it? (AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH) During the lecture, we will have a table set up in the room to do some blood pressure screenings. The screenings will last the hour of the lecture. Interested in house calls? Call (718) 698-6700 Day & Time: TUESDAY, November 9, 2021 at 10am Instructor: Efrat Lamandre Room: Music Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 90 slots available ONGOING FALL/WINTER COURSES: Welcome to the 2021 Fall/Winter Semester. IN-PERSON COURSES REQUIRE REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION WILL BE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. PLEASE REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON COURSES ONLINE. To review the courses online, go to: http://clld.sijcc.org/, and then select, “Weekly Updates and News” in the menu. If you need help registering for a course, call Janette (718) 517-7445 MONDAYS ART OF DRAWING - Registration required An introduction to, and continued development of line, form, tone and imagination. The use of charcoal, pencil and eraser to investigate the give and take of the creative process. All materials provided. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 8-9am Instructor: Dennis Green Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF MONOPRINT - Registration required The best of painting and printmaking. An interesting and fun exploration of composition and color. The use of acrylic colors provides easy access to inspiration. Express yourself. All materials provided. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 9-10am Instructor: Dennis Green Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF DIAMOND PAINTING - Registration required Are you looking for something new, different, and fun to do? Then diamond painting maybe it! The “diamonds” are actually colored beads that are arranged on a special sticky canvas. When completed, it creates a professional looking painting. You’ll love it because it’s relaxing, creative, and easy to do! Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Fran Perlman Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available BASEBALL TALK - Remote Interesting baseball matters worth talking about, comparisons, controversies, trivia etc. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Henry Plotkin Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 930 1091 1206 Passcode: CLLDED PILATES 1 - Remote Increase strength and flexibility while you lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscles through a series of non-impact gentle postures. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-10:45am Instructor: Lina Taliercio Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 991 1376 7821 Passcode: CLLDFIT INTERMEDIATE ULPAN - Registration required This class will focus on advancing your reading and writing skills, word sentence assimilation, and more in-depth conversation in Hebrew. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Naomi Siman-Tov Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ADOBE ELEMENTS PART 1 - Remote Learn to fix old photos, layering, remove unwanted objects, and much much more! This class is for experienced computer users who have taken pictures using a digital camera. Learn how to edit and enhance photos using the new Adobe. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10-11am (Ends 11/15/21) Instructor: Carolyn Flynn Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 925 3081 7440 Passcode: CLLDED ADVANCED ULPAN - Registration required This class will focus on Hebrew grammar, pronouns and conjugation: male and female speech patterns: Singular and plural conjugations, prepositional phrases; and advanced conversation Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11-12pm Instructor: Naomi Siman-Tov Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF ACRYLIC PAINTING - Registration required Share the unique technique of acrylic painting and make amazing objects of art. Learn to create art in a fun and instructed environment! Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Sonia Hasen Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ADOBE ELEMENTS PART 2 - Remote Learn to fix old photos, layering, remove unwanted objects, and much much more! This class is for experienced computer users who have taken pictures using a digital camera. Learn how to edit and enhance photos using the new Adobe. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11am-12pm (Ends 11/15/21) Instructor: Carolyn Flynn Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 925 3081 7440 Passcode: CLLDED ART OF MUSIC APPRECIATION - Registration required Exploration of various topics in music history, theory, and performances. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11:15am-12:45pm Instructor: Ruth Diamond Fabes Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available EVIDENCE BASED TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS 1 - Registration required Canceled 10/25/21 only This Evidence based class will include exercises to reduce Arthritis, increase flexibility and mobility, improve your balance, and breathing to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 12-12:45pm - Canceled 10/25/21 only Instructor: Carolyn DeVito Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available INTERNAL EXERCISES & MEDITATIONS - Remote - Canceled 10/25/21 only Learn 6000 YR old Chinese TAO Meditation breathing, Meditative Massaging and Microcosmic orbit meditation doing acupuncture with the mind, (moving energy to any specific part of the body). These techniques energize, strengthen, stimulate and balance the internal organs, glands and nervous system. These exercises balance the CHI (vital energy) by transmuting negative energy into positive energy, and has the power to release STRESS and TENSION that will calm, balance and heal, which brings about a sense of well-being in mind, body, and spirit. Learn Reiki chakra meditations. In Japanese REI = Universal, KI = Vital Energy. During the Meditations you will learn to use your spiritual consciousness to balance and seal the 7 main chakras. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 12-12:45pm - Canceled 10/25/21 only Instructor: Arthur Forman Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 960 8813 3095 Passcode: CLLDFIT CHAIR YOGA 1 - Registration required A form of yoga performed in the seated position. Participants may be asked to move up and down from a chair, while using the chair for support, during the class. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 1-1:45pm Instructor: Carolyn DeVito Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available POCKET BILLIARDS INSTRUCTION - Registration required Enjoy the company of fellow participants as you engage in a fun game of billiards, led by our experienced instructor. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 1:30-2:30pm Instructor: Andrew Bongiorno Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available 20th CENTURY MUSIC - Registration required In this class you will explore the many styles, genres, and composers of the 20th century. Including American Composers, such as Bernstein and Copland, but also branching out to Europeans like Debussy, Ravel, Bartok, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev. And there are many more. Join us on this musical adventure! Day & Time: MONDAYS, 2-3pm Instructor: Carolyn Clark Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available TUESDAYS STAYING ACTIVE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (S.A.I.L.) 1 - Registration required This class includes group strength, and balance and aerobic exercise, to help prevent falls and fall related injuries. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9-9:45am Instructor: Deborah Nalitt Room: Spin Room Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available ART OF PAINTING - Registration required Learn the basics of painting while incorporating a mixture of watercolors and pastels. The class will focus on establishing a solid institution for those newcomers in the field of the arts. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9-10am Instructor: Eithne Byrne Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS - Registration required - In the Rotunda on 11/9 This class will teach individuals the basic knowledge of the game. It’s fun and exciting and a great way to meet new people. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9:30-11am Instructor: Michael Gecht Room: Social Hall (In the Rotunda on 11/9) Registration Link: Click Here to Register 20 slots available ART OF DOCUMENTARY - Remote We will watch various documentaries spanning diverse genres. Lively discussions ensue regarding the content and the documentary itself as an art form. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9:30-11am Instructor: Beth Siegel-Graf Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 854 9576 1246 Passcode: CLLDART ART OF WATERCOLORS - Registration required Learn the basics of watercolor painting. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Eithne Byrne Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF BOB DYLAN - Registration required In this class we will look through Mr. Dylan's 60+ year career; At his writings, music and art and its impact on the history and culture of the American landscape. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Michael Axelrod Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available ART OF LINE DANCING - Registration required Dance for exercise, fitness and fun. Line dancing is the current rage, so come and join and be a part of it. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Paulette Young & Ron Amsterdam Room: 2nd Floor Gym Registration Link: Click Here to Register 30 slots available MUSIC NOSTALGIA - Remote If you miss the nostalgic music of your younger years, and if you want to travel back to the nostalgic melodies of the 60’s, 70’s, and more, then this class is for you. Join our own phenomenal pianist, and musician Lloyd Lerner to bring back all your favorite memories! Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Lloyd Lerner Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 937 9954 4430 Passcode: CLLDART MASS MEDIA DIALOGUES - See dates below - Registration required An exchange of ideas about what is happening in the world of radio, T.V, Cinema and Literature Class participation is encouraged. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11am-12pm 10/26/21 Instructor: Dave Frankel Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available MIDRASH-AGGADAH COURSE - Remote Midrash-Aggadah Expositions Tales and Legends of the Torah and Talmud. Light and Deep ideas conveyed in a simple, interesting and entertaining fashion. Multi-Topic Teachings including: God, Mankind, Angels, Demons, Mysticism, Ethics, Proper Behavior, Supports and endearment to Halacha, Man and God. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Jake Jankelovitz Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 967 5222 6583 Passcode: CLLDED SWEAT N SCULPT 1 - Remote Karen’s low impact class strengthens your cardiovascular system with simple aerobic movements. Light weight may be used for total body toning. You’ll have so much fun; You won’t realize how much you’re really working! Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11:30am-12:15pm Instructor: Karen Raden Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 989 9045 5571 Passcode: CLLDFIT LIVING TORAH - Registration required Explore Jewish history and its messages for modern life. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 12-1pm Instructor: Rabbi Mendy Katzman Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available ITALIAN, LINGUA ARMONIOSA - Remote Grammar, conversation, and writing in the Bella Lingua. The class will be supported with elements from literature, opera, cinema, art, and popular songs. Level is for intermediate/advanced. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 12-1pm Instructor: Fulvio Corti Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 931 0833 2248 Passcode: CLLDED GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ANDROID SMARTPHONE - Registration required New to using your Android phone (To clarify: that’s any Smartphone WITHOUT a picture of an apple on it!). Then this class can help. We’ll learn many of the things it can do for you, including:
Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 1-2pm Instructor: Linda Arezzo Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available JEWISH & ISRAELI ISSUES - Registration required Discussion of issues of concern to the Jewish people in the US and elsewhere. These discussions will be logical, philosophical, ethical and political outlooks and insights. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 1-2pm Instructor: Jake Jankelovitz Room: Music Ensemble Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available OPEN SWIM - Registration required Open Swim is for the swimmers that are comfortable being unsupervised at their own pace. Swimming in the CLLD area in a circular direction is mandatory. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 1:30-2:30pm Room: Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Indoor Pool Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available WEDNESDAYS WALKING WITH NATURE - Registration required - See location below Join us as we walk outdoors at local parks, trails, and beaches. This program is designed to enjoy nature while staying fit. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, and to bring a positive attitude! Other things to bring: A hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle. *Must be able to walk at a comfortable pace and endure a 3-5 mile distance 10/27/21: Brookfield Park - Meet at Brookfield Avenue & Arthur Kill Road Any questions? Please send an email to LLubarsky@sijcc.com Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 9am Instructor: Lisa Lubarsky Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available WORLD HISTORY - See dates below - Registration required 5-Week Course - 11/17/21 Class will be from 12-1pm 11/10/21 - Polynesian Island – The Land That Time Forgot: On Easter Sunday Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen discovered a Polynesian Island 1400 miles from the coast of South America and named it Easter Island. He noted that the island was treeless and wondered how its massive statues were erected. Much of the population was later wiped out and the island became a possession of Chile. 11/17/21 - Captivating Cuba – Yesterday-Today and Tomorrow: The Rise of Fidel Castro had a profound effect on Cuban society, leading to doubts about the ability of the Cubans to govern themselves. After seizing power in the Caribbean Island nation of Cuba in 1959, leftist revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (1926-2016) aligned himself with the Soviet Union. Under Castro, Cuba grew dependent on the Soviets for military and economic aid. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military standoff in October 1962 over the installation of nuclear-armed Soviet missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from U.S. shores. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 10-11am (No Class 10/27/21 or 11/3/21) NOTE: 11/17/21 Class will be from 12-1pm Instructor: John Rossi Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available IMMUNE SYSTEM - See dates below - Registration required In-person & Remote Topics in this class include: addictions and eating disorders, osteoporosis and bone disorders, antibiotics, DNA testing and much more. In-Person Dates: WEDNESDAYS, 10-11am 11/17/21 & 12/15/21 Instructor: Dr. Roberta Hayes Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available Remote Dates: WEDNESDAYS, 10-11am 11/3/21 & 12/1/21 Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 953 3063 9439 Passcode: CLLDED ART OF TAP DANCING - Registration required Students will learn the basic steps and terminology of tap dancing. Men & women are welcome to join us. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 10:30-11:30am Instructor: Joyce Gordon Room: 2nd Floor Gym Registration Link: Click Here to Register 20 slots available AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE - Registration required This course will create a solid foundation of basic conversational skills and a command of the essentials and grammatical principles of the language. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 10:30-11:30am (Ends 10/27/21) Instructor: Edward Checkett Room: Social Hall Registration Link: Click Here to Register 20 slots available FINANCIAL LESSONS WITH JANETTE DOHERTY - See dates below - Registration required Topics will include common retirement mistakes to avoid legal documents in retirement, trust, wills and real estate issues, personal and trust income tax issues, Medicaid and your assets. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 10:30-11:30am 11/3 & 11/10 Instructor: Janette Doherty Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available ART OF GUITAR - Registration required I am a professional, master guitarist, singer/songwriter and I can really help you learn the guitar, in a fun and friendly way. I do have lots of experience teaching beginners, amateurs and professionals too. I am a multi-talented musician, who plays and teaches many instruments, guitar, bass, lead, finger style, blues, rock, folk, even song writing. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Lou Russo Room: Music Ensemble Room 1 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available MULTICULTURAL DANCE - Remote Free-form dance along with varied music: Fast, slow, and in-between music from truly multicultural sources, e.g. from Puerto Rico (Jibaro), Greek Islands, Scottish Folk, Japan flute, and much more. Get supple, limber, and toned, (especially the core) using your authentic movement. Brief music intros and some move instruction. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am-12:30pm Instructor: Helen Levin Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 846 7984 7885 Passcode: CLLDART CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW - See dates below - Registration required In-person & Remote If you do not have the time or skills to master the cast vocabulary and unique character of Hebrew, the class will enable and enhance your ability to speak Hebrew by focusing on pronunciation. In-Person Dates: WEDNESDAYS, 12-1pm 10/27/21, 11/3/21 & 11/10/21 Instructor: Mark Spiritus Room: Adult Lounge Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available Remote Dates: WEDNESDAYS, 12-1pm 12/1/21, 12/08/21, 12/15/21, 12/22/21 Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 870 3607 0943 Passcode: CLLDED EVIDENCE BASED TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS 2 - Registration required This Evidence based class will include exercises to reduce Arthritis, increase flexibility and mobility, improve your balance, and breathing to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 12-12:45pm Instructor: Carolyn DeVito Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available ART OF WOODWORKING/TOY & MODELMAKING/METALWORKING Registration required Make toys for children, small furniture, and decorative items for your home and friends. Learn repairs. Beginners and experts welcome in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Safe power tools provided. If you can imagine it, we will help you make it! Instructor’s library of 120 books and all the world’s internet is available for inspiration. Guest artist Sue Ehrlich will demonstrate how to make artworks/sculptures using class wood scraps and found objects. Bring to class: An open mind, wood glue, ruler or tape measure, scissors, & a felt tip marker. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 12:30-2:45pm Instructor: Harold Mayle Room: Arts & Crafts Registration Link: Click Here to Register 14 slots available ART OF GROUP KEYBOARDING - Registration required - No class 10/27/21 only Enjoy learning new music, developing a new repertoire, and learning the basics of keyboarding. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 1-2pm - No class 10/27/21 only Instructor: Anthony Tricarico Room: Music Ensemble Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available CURRENT EVENTS - Remote This class will focus on current events and topics including, but not limited to politics, world affairs, psychology and human relations. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 1-2:30pm Instructor: Henry Plotkin Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 969 4990 9268 Passcode: CLLDED YOGA MAT - Registration required Increase strength and flexibility while you lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscles through a series of non-impact gentle postures. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 1-1:45pm Instructor: Carolyn DeVito Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available THURSDAYS SENIOR BOOMERS ENSEMBLE - Registration required IlluminArt Productions is back in person to reunite the Senior Boomers Ensemble, with Ariel and Keith guiding the journey on another trip towards The Great White Way. Join us as we explore theatre through monologues and scenes while creating, what’s sure to be, another heartwarming and fun-filled production. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 9:30-11am Instructor: Ariel and Keith Room: Music Ensemble Room 1 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available ART OF BROADWAY - Registration required Explore the origins and background of NY Theater. Follow the history of the Broadway stage through stories about the men and women who made the NY theater scene so successful. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 10-11:30am Instructor: Fred Grieco Room: Social Hall Registration Link: Click Here to Register 50 slots available PILATES 2 - Remote Increase strength and flexibility while you lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscles through a series of non-impact gentle postures. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 10-10:45am Instructor: Lina Taliercio Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 964 6679 8544 Passcode: CLLDFIT THE ART OF KNITTING AND CHATTING CLUB - Registration required This class is for knitters of all abilities, from total beginners to knitters who want to take their knitting to the next level, to experienced knitters. Each class will include a demonstration of at least one knitting technique. Individual help is available. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 10-11:15am Instructor: Mary Wheeler-Owen Room: Music Ensemble Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available A PAGE OF TALMUD - Registration required Explaining what the Talmud is, it’s history, religious functions, and the study of selected passages. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Rabbi Gerald Sussman Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 slots available TEACHING YIDDISH, BEGINNERS THROUGH INTERMEDIATE - Remote Yiddish for beginners through intermediate, sprinkled with humor, folk tales, proverbs and folk songs. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Sue Ehrlich Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 939 3006 4205 Passcode: CLLDED STAYING ACTIVE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (S.A.I.L.) 2 - Remote This class includes group strength, and balance and aerobic exercise, to help prevent falls and fall related injuries. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11-11:45am Instructor: Deborah Nalitt Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 937 0714 7647 Passcode: CLLDFIT MAGNIFICA ITALIA - Remote Origin of the Italian people. Some history from antiquity to the 21st century. Mighty contributions of Italians to world culture. Literature, art, music, opera, cuisine, science and engineering. The influence of Latin on western languages. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 12-1pm Instructor: Fulvio Corti Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 969 6340 3662 Passcode: CLLDED SWEAT N SCULPT 2 - Remote Karen’s low impact class strengthens your cardiovascular system with simple aerobic movements. Light weight may be used for total body toning. You’ll have so much fun; You won’t realize how much you’re really working! Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 12-12:45pm Instructor: Karen Raden Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 991 9119 1106 Passcode: CLLDFIT OPEN SWIM - Registration required Open Swim is for the swimmers that are comfortable being unsupervised at their own pace. Swimming in the CLLD area in a circular direction is mandatory. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 1-1:45pm Room: Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Indoor Pool Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available KABBALAH AND ITS INFLUENCE ON JEWISH LAW, CUSTOM AND THOUGHT Remote In this class we will explore the rise of Kabbalah and its effect on Jewish life. We will examine the origins of medieval mysticism and the rise of the Zohar as a canonized work. The Shabbat Zvi movement and its aftermath, the writings of the ARI and the Kabbalah’s impact on the Chassidic movement will be examined. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 7-8pm Instructor: Rabbi Eliezer Garner Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3457 9850 Passcode: CLLDED FRIDAYS ART OF UKULELE 101 - Registration required Learn to play the Ukulele. This class is fun, exciting, and requires no musical ability. Bring your fingers and you will learn the rest. The CLLD has available Ukuleles for you to use. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 9-10am Instructor: Michael Gecht Room: Music Ensemble Room 1 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available ART OF MUSIC SESSION JAM 101 - Registration required Our musical group is growing. We started with our Ukuleles, but now it’s open to all instruments. Bring your saxophone, drums, guitar, or any musical instrument you have. FUN! FUN! FUN! Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Michael Gecht Room: Music Ensemble Room 1 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available CINEMA CLUB, DISCUSSION & BRUNCH TOO! - Registration required We invite everyone who loves films worth seeing to come and watch them together with us. Brunch will be served prior to the film starting. Please join us for the discussion afterwards too! Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 11am-2:30pm Instructor: Aaron Richman Room: Social Hall Registration Link: Click Here to Register 90 slots available Trailer: Click here to watch the Before/During/After trailer  TABLE TENNIS INSTRUCTIONS (BEGINNERS) - Registration required
Table tennis, better known as ping pong, is the second most played sport in the world! The first person or team to rack up 11 points wins...and then you can rematch. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 11:30am-12:30pm Instructor: Joe Lombardi Room: 2nd Floor Gym Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available HANDS ON PHOTOGRAPHY - Remote Students in this course will be introduced to the basic camera functions and the concepts of framing and exposure. Students will explore their own creative perspectives while getting hands-on experience. A digital camera is required for this course. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 12-1pm Instructor: Sara Jacobson Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 742 1869 9170 Passcode: 565749 TABLE TENNIS INSTRUCTIONS (ADVANCED) - Registration required Table tennis, better known as ping pong, is the second most played sport in the world! The first person or team to rack up 11 points wins...and then you can rematch. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm Instructor: Joe Lombardi Room: 2nd Floor Gym Registration Link: Click Here to Register 10 slots available DECLUTTERING: RECLAIMING YOUR LIFE See dates below - Registration required Decluttering and organizing our space can often seem like a wonderful but unattainable goal. Please join us as we address common trouble areas, such as letting go of sentimental items, creating systems to handle those paper piles, organizing photos, downsizing, and how to set up our space for future success. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions and photos so that I can assist them with their specific needs. I look forward to seeing you! Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm 10/29/21, 11/12/21 & 12/3/21 Instructor: Karen Lawrence Room: President’s Registration Link: Click Here to Register 8 Slots CHAIR YOGA - Registration required A form of yoga performed in the seated position. Participants may be asked to move up and down from a chair, while using the chair for support, during the class. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 1:30-2:15pm Instructor: Lisa Lubarsky Room: Fitness Studio Registration Link: Click Here to Register 12 slots available IMPROV FOR LIFE - Registration required Communication is the key to working on the many challenges that comfort us. This group will give us the opportunity to work out and act out many of these problems by: giving examples/telling our stories, suggesting solutions/panel discussions, quoting the experts/giving speeches and handling feedback. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 1:30-2:30pm Instructor: Mona Valore & Linda Arezzo Room: Music Ensemble Room 2 Registration Link: Click Here to Register 9 slots available |
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