Senior Programs

Wednesdays, April 3 to June 26, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come & Sing with Sherri Strichman! Participants must be able to carry a tune and take direction.  Free for JCC Members! $18 per session for Program Guests. 

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 10:30am to 11:55 am

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for bingo!  Light refreshments, snacks and prizes provided.  Sponsored by the Albany JCC and the Albany NNORC. 

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Friday, May 10, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:55 am

Looking for a creative outlet? Try your hand at one or more free, user-friendly, web-based graphic design tools! In this presentation, we'll explore the popular design platform, Canva, and demonstrate how you can get very creative with basic tools like Google Slides. We'll also take a look at Photoshop Express, the web-based, free version of Photoshop.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:55 am

This hands-on workshop reviews important tips for keeping your personal information safe while enjoying the benefits of the internet. Learn how to recognize suspicious emails, tips for safe browsing and best practices for shopping online. Free.

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Coming in late-May 2024

The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease Program is a community-based physical activity and self-management education program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health. 

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:55 am

Still writing personal checks? Paying high ATM fees to withdraw cash? Venmo is a popular peer-to-peer payment system that allows you to send and receive money. During this hands-on workshop you’ll sign up for Venmo and learn how to link a credit card or bank account to your Venmo account so you can instantly send and receive electronic payments. Free.

•Prerequisites: To participate in this workshop, you must bring your own smartphone, along with your Apple ID and password (iPhone) or Gmail address and password (for Android phones).

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Friday, May 24, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of smartphones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings. We'll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device.

Please note that this workshop focuses on some specific smartphone features and will not cover every smartphone question.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am

Jillian from Capital Region SNAP-Ed will:

• Demonstrate a delicious recipe that is quick, easy and affordable
• Provide the recipe and cooking instructions
• Offer samples of the recipe prepared during the demonstration*

*Food is prepared kosher-style

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Sunday, June 2, 2024

Join our team for the American Heart Association's Capital Region Heart Walk and Run.  Registration is free for the walk and new team members recieve a free JCC t-shirt while suplies last.  

Join our team here or stop by the Senior Office.

Starting Monday, June 3, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.  Class meets on Mondays & Fridays for 5 weeks.

From communicating with others to staying healthy, digital tools and technologies affect much of our lives. By the end of this 5-week course, you?ll use the internet to
contact your lawmakers, learn about health-related topics, connect with others offline and online, and explore your interests and passions. You?ll also learn best practices for staying safe online and using social media. This course is a great opportunity to meaningfully practice skills that you learned in a Basics or Essentials course.

Prerequisites: You must have an email address.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 10:30am to 11:55 am

Join us for bingo!  Light refreshments, snacks and prizes provided.  Sponsored by the Albany JCC and the Albany NNORC. 

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Wednesdays, July 3 to Sept. 25, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

The Healthy Bones for Life Exercise and Education Program is a community- based program designed for men and women who are 55+. The exercise program consists of weight-bearing exercises, muscle strengthening, flexibility, posture training, and balance exercises. Cost: Free for Members/$10 per quarter for Program Guests

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am

Jillian from Capital Region SNAP-Ed will:

• Demonstrate a delicious recipe that is quick, easy and affordable
• Provide the recipe and cooking instructions
• Offer samples of the recipe prepared during the demonstration*

*Food is prepared kosher-style

Register here

Friday, August 9, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join Kim with NYS Division of Consumer Protection to learn more about common scams that are targeting seniors. We will talk about how to spot a scam and what to do if you get caught up in one.

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Mondays, September 16 - December 2, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:45am

Build your personal playbook for aging well! This fun, innovative program empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, add stability to your life and strengthen ties to your community. Meet new friends and provide encouragement to one another as you take the Aging Mastery journey together.

Co-sponsored by JFS, Albany NNORC and Albany JCC.

No sessions on 10/14, 11/11

Registration opens soon!

In this program, you'll get a full year of support and learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to your routine, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of your goals. This program is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. 

Please note: This program is for adults who are at risk or have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes only. We'll meet weekly for the first six months then transition to once a month.

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Learn how to play American Mah Jongg, a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. Over six weeks, Criss Macaione will teach players the basics of understanding the tiles and current Mah Jongg card and how to select and strengthen a winning hand. Cost: $18 for JCC Members or $36 for Program Guests.