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Adults and Seniors Program
“Senior Exercise” lunch program March 25
The JCC will hold a “Senior Exercise”
Lunch and Learn program on Friday,
March 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The
event will begin with a hot kosher lunch
followed by a presentation by Pat Scott, the
JCC’s new Sports & Fitness Center director.
Scott will offer exercise and fitness tips
for seniors and discuss the JCC Fitness
Center’s group exercise classes and other
amenities geared toward seniors.
There is a $3.50 suggested contribution
for the lunch portion. There is no cost
to attend only the Senior Exercise
presentation which will start at 12:30 p.m.
Registration for lunch is required by noon
on March 24 by calling 315-445-2360.
The JCC’s Lunch and Learn program
offers useful and timely information on
a range of issues facing seniors such as
JCC’s Neighborhood Advisor helps seniors live independently
The JCC’s Neighborhood
Advisor program offers outreach,
information and referral services
to seniors in the DeWitt,
Fayetteville and Manlius areas.
The program is part of the
Onondaga County Department
of Adult & Long Term Care
Services.
Sharon Kieffer is the JCC’s
Neighborhood Advisor and assists
seniors age 60 and older by providing
information about programs available
For anyone suffering from arthritis seeking
a non-medication alternative to relieving
symptoms, Tai Chi may be a viable option.
This ancient practice, which has been proven
to improve mental and physical wellness, also
has been shown to relieve arthritis pain and
improve reach, balance and well being.
The JCC’s Family Sports & Fitness Center has
been offering Tai Chi for Arthritis for nearly
a year. This group exercise class is held on
Fridays from 10–10:55 a.m.
Tai Chi for Arthritis uses gentle Sun-style Tai
Chi movements to help reduce stress, improve
Sharon Kieffer, the
JCC’s Neighborhood
Advisor.
Spotlight on senior exercise
Tai Chi can help ease arthritis symptoms
health, wellness, finances, legal matters,
caregiving and more.
The Lunch and Learns are an added
component to the JCC’s successful Bobbi
Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining
Program, which offers seniors, age 60
and over, a nutritious and well-balanced
kosher meal weekdays at noon for a
$3.50 suggested contribution. It’s the
only senior nutrition program available
outside of New York City serving kosher
meals five days per week. The program is
funded in part by the Onondaga County
Department of Aging and Youth and the
New York State Office for the Aging and
Administration for Community Living.
For more information, and to make a lunch
reservation, call 315-445-2360.
in the community and by
helping to obtain necessary
services so that they can remain
living independently in their
homes. Kieffer has many years
of experience providing case
management services in the
healthcare and long-term care
fields. For more information
about the JCC’s Neighborhood
Advisor, and to make a referral (seniors
may self-refer), call Sharon Kieffer at 315-
445-2040, ext. 156.
breathing and develop balance, mobility and
body awareness. Although its joint-friendly
moves are geared toward helping people
with arthritis reduce pain and improve many
aspects of health, you don’t need to be diagnosed
with arthritis to participate. The class is
open to individuals of all abilities and everyone
is welcome.
The Tai Chi for Arthritis class is free for JCC
of Syracuse Fitness members and $10 per
class for non-members. For more information
call 315-234-4522.
315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org
Upcoming driver safety
classes
If you’ve been wanting to brush up on
your driving skills or save some money
on your auto insurance, we’ve got a few
opportunities to do so in the coming
months. The JCC of Syracuse will host the
following driver safety classes:
• National Safety Council
Defensive Driving Course
Sunday, April 10 | 9:30 am – 4 pm
$25 per person; open to licensed drivers
of all ages
This highly interactive course focuses
on practical defensive driving knowledge
and techniques to help participants avoid
collisions and traffic violations. The
program offers participants a 10 percent
discount on the liability portion of their
auto insurance for three years and a
reduction of points for recent traffic
infractions.
• AARP Driver Safety Course
June 7 & 8 | 9 am – noon
(must attend both days)
$25 per person, $20 AARP members
Open to licensed drivers age 50+
This course teaches current rules of
the road, defensive driving techniques
and how to operate your vehicle more
safely in today’s increasingly challenging
driving environment. Attendees will also
learn how to manage and accommodate
common age-related changes in vision,
hearing and reaction time. Upon
completing the course participants
may be eligible to receive an insurance
discount; please consult your insurance
agent for details. AARP membership
is not required to take the course and
there are no tests to pass.
For both of the above classes, attendees
must bring their drivers license.
For more information, and to register for
these classes, call 315-445-2360 or stop by
the JCC of Syracuse front desk.
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