Ongoing Programs:
• Chess
Mondays, 11 am-12 pm in Room 202. For more information, contact Darlene Cridlin, LCSW, 412-697-3517 or [email protected]
• Choral Group
Fridays at 12 pm in Levinson B. For more information, contact Darlene Cridlin, LCSW, 412-697-3517 or [email protected]
• Center for Loving Kindness & Civic Engagement Neighbor’s Circle Discussion
Mondays, 12:15-12:45 pm in Room 202 (or attend online on the Virtual Senior Academy virtualsenioracademy.org). Join Rabbi Ron Symons in discussion around the most important issues of our day. More than a current events class, these gatherings afford us the opportunity to ground our perspectives in values that humans have been holding dear for thousands of years and that have the potential to guide us today. Your voice matters if you choose to share. Your presence makes a difference if you choose to show up. People of all types of faith and hope, backgrounds and traditions are welcome. For more information, contact Beth Rudel at [email protected] or 412-339-5407.
• Discussion Group
Tuesdays, 10 am-11 am in Room 202. For more information, contact Darlene Cridlin, LCSW, 412-697-3517 or [email protected]
• Weekly Movies
Wednesdays at 1 pm in Room 202. Weekly movie screenings at the JCC. A mix of new releases and older classics will be shown. For more information, contact Beth Rudel at 412-339-5407 or [email protected]
• Art & Quarantine Stories: Exploring Iconic Artworks Throughout History that Relate to Our Current Movement
Thursdays, 12:15-12:45 pm in Room 202 (or attend online on the Virtual Senior Academy virtualsenioracademy.org). Join Melissa Hiller, Director of the American Jewish Museum at the JCC, for conversations about ways that artists help us to see, think, imagine, and hope, as we talk about current events through the lens of art and culture. Our conversation will be all the richer because of your participation. We welcome people of all backgrounds and opinions. For more information, contact Beth Rudel at 412-339-5407 or [email protected]
• Blood Pressure Screenings
Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Palm Court. For more information, contact Darlene Cridlin, LCSW, 412-697-3517 or [email protected]
• One-On-One Tech Tutoring
Need help with your tablet or laptop? Got questions about your cell phone? We have volunteer tech tutors that are here to help. These sessions are one-on-one and by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Maddie Barnes, 412-697-1186 or [email protected]
• Page Turner’s Book Club
Monthly, last Monday of each month, at 11 am in Room 310 or online on the VSA. Facilitator is book enthusiast and AgeWell volunteer Randy Detweiler. For exact dates and book tittles, contact Maddie Barnes at [email protected] or 412-697-1186
• Scrabble Club
Mondays, 1:30 pm in Room 202. For more information, contact Beth Rudel, at [email protected] or 412-339-5407
• Casual Card Club
Thursdays 2:30-4:30 pm in Room 202. Join the group to play Bridge, Canasta, or Cribbage. For more information, contact Beth Rudel, at [email protected] or 412-339-5407.
• Coffee & Conversations with Amy
Monthly, last Thursday of each month, at 1 pm in Room 202. Join AgeWell staff member Amy Gold, MSW for monthly coffee and conversation! Amy will start the conversation centered around different topics that impact older adults across our community and then we will have an open discussion where we can share different points of view and offer local resources related to that month’s topic.
• Doc Talk
Monthly at 1:30 pm, dates vary. Join local doctors for a monthly “Doc’ Talk”. Rotating medical professionals will cover a variety of topics important to older adults and their health and well-being. For exact dates and guest speaker information, contact Maddie Barnes at 412-697-1186 or [email protected]
• Handy Andy
Monthly at 10 am in Room 202 or online on the Virtual Senior Academy. Join local radio personality, ‘Mr. True Value”- Andy Amrhein from Evey True Value. Handy Andy covers a variety of topics important to you and recommends his favorite products to do the jobs around your home that you have questions about. For more information, contact Beth Rudel at 412-339-5407 or [email protected].
• Observational Drawing Series with Liz
Monthly, dates vary. AgeWell members of all skill levels are welcome. The instructor will go over the basics of observational drawing using charcoal. For more information, contact Liz Sherlock at 412-278-1785 or [email protected].
• Dr. Elizabeth Rodenz Presentations
Monthly, dates vary. Dr. Elizabeth Rodenz is an educator, editor, executive coach, workshop facilitator, management consultant, entrepreneur, writer/author and an AgeWell JCC member. Topics for presentations change monthly. For more information, contact Maddie Barnes at 412-697-1186 or [email protected]
• Jewish History
Fridays, 10-11 am in Room 202.
Presented by Alex Orbach, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh. Questions?
Contact Darlene Cridlin, LCSW, 412-697-3517 or [email protected]
• Weekly Torah Readings with Rabbi Teitlbaum
Fridays at 12 pm in the J Cafe. For more information, contact Darlene Cridlin, LCSW, 412-697-3517 or [email protected].
• Ethics of our Fathers with Rabbi Altein
Mondays at 12 pm in the J Cafe . For more information, contact Darlene Cridlin, LCSW, 412-697-3517 or [email protected].
*Class schedule is as of 4/17/24 and is subject to change. Contact AgeWell staff for more details.