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JCC-Squirrel Hill: Adults

CULTURE CLUB

Join us as we travel to plays, concerts, exhibits and performances. Enjoy these events with old friends and meet new people, while viewing top cultural events around the city.

You must be registered for OPT to use our transportation.

Call Jeanne Ronschke at 412-521-8011, ext. 362.

92nd Street Y Lecture

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MUSIC APPRECIATION

Wellness Through Music

Join us as we listen to and learn about various musical works that we have heard at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.We will also study basic musical terminology and learn mental exercises for "musical relaxation."

  • First Thursday of the month starting May 7
  • 1:15-2:15 pm
  • No fee
  • Room 202

Call Nicole Mezare at 412-521-8011, ext. 278.

ART

Call Jeanne Ronschke at 412-521-8011, ext. 362.

Acrylic Painting

Learn mixed media techniques and collage. Success for everyone! Instructor: Lila Hirsch Brody.

  • Wednesdays 9 am - 12 noon
  • Wednesdays 12:30 - 3: pm

GAMES

Call Jeanne Ronschke at 412-521-8011, ext. 362.

Wechsler Bridge Programs: Cards and Mahj
  • Duplicate Bridge 11:45 am-3:30 pm, $5.
  • Brush-Up Bridge Tues. 7 - 9 pm
  • Intermediate Bridge Weds. 9:30 - 11:30 am
  • Social Cards and Mahj
    JCC membership required, no fee.
    Mondays-Fridays, noon- 2 pm

JUDAICS AND DISCUSSION

Call Nicole Mezare at 412-521-8011, ext. 278.

  • JCC Choral Group: Open to JCC members who like to sing. The group performs in the community as a mitzvah. Thursdays, 10 am.
  • Hebrew Literature: Readings from a variety of Hebrew periodicals with Dave Dinkin, Tuesdays, 10-11 am.
  • Yiddish Conversation: Join group leader Mary Marks and improve your Yiddish skills. Share jokes, stories and camaraderie. Tuesdays, 10-11 am.
  • Current Events: Stimulating discussions on politics, both domestic and international. Fridays, 10-11 am and 11 am-noon.
  • Israeli Folk Dancing: Cherie Maharam leads a class for beginners and then a dance-by-request session .Thursdays, 7:30 pm, $3 suggested donation.

SUPPORT GROUPS

There are no fees for support groups. Meetings are held at the JCC Squirrel Hill.

Call Sybil Lieberman at 412-521-8011, ext. 135.

  • General Bereavement Support Group, last Tuesday of month
    • 11/24, 12/29, 1/26 & 2/23
    • 3-4:30 pm
    • Run by Jan Kellough, MA, at (412) 422-5700
  • Recently Bereaved Support Group - Are you experiencing loss? Join us to learn coping, surviving and healing skills. Share your experiences and support or just listen. Facilitated by Jan Kellough, MA, of Sivitz Jewish Hospice. To RSVP or for more information, call  Jan Kellough, MA, at (412) 422-5700.
    • Thursdays: 3-4:30 pm
      October 15-November 19
    • JCC Kaufmann Building, Room 204, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill
    • The Loren R. Hirsch Memorial Bereavement Endowment Program Fund is supported in part by Ruth and Burton L. Hirsch.
  • Bereavement for Adult Children, third Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 pm
    • Facilitation provided by Forbes Hospice
    • Call Kevin Henry, Facilitator, before attending, (412) 325-7251
  • Stroke Survivors, call (412) 422-0415. Interact with a support group led by Kathy Krause. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 am-2 pm.

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Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15217
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