Clubs, Culture + Trips

CLUBS, CULTURE + TRIPS

Be moved as you engage in various art forms that convey messages, meaning, and emotion! Programs funded in part by UJA-Federation of New York’s Verve 55+ Living.

SPECIAL EVENTS

DECO SPIRITS: AN EXCLUSIVE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE + VODKA COCKTAIL TASTING
Take a trip back to the Deco Era with a private, docent-led tour of Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibit Deco at 100, followed by sampling the speakeasy spirit of the era with handcrafted vodka drinks made by John Pawluk, owner of Twisted Cow Distillery in East Northport!
At Nassau County Museum of Art
One Museum Drive, Roslyn
Thursday, June 5, 6-8pm (starts promptly at 6pm)
$125 members of SJJCC and NCMA / $140 nonmembers
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YELLOW ROSE SOCIETY’S FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT
Get ready for a day of strategy, skill, and camaraderie at our tournament, supervised by the Mah Jongg Queen herself, Judy Umansky! Prizes awarded to the first, second, and third place players with a light breakfast and lunch for all. Proceeds will benefit Sid Jacobson JCC to improve the lives of individuals with dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions and their care partners. 25% of ticket purchases are tax-deductible.
Wednesday, June 18, 9:30am-3:30pm
$100 members / $125 nonmembers
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CLUBS

SINGLES CAFÉ V55: ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Indulge in an evening of sweet treats, casual conversation, and a few good laughs at our next café! Mix and mingle as you expand your social circle in a fun and friendly environment. Pizza will also be served.
Thursday, June 5, 6:30-8:30pm
$15 members / $20 nonmembers
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MOVIE CLUB*
Sit back and relax at SJJCC as we screen a different movie each month!
Wednesdays, 7-9pm
May 28: Keeping the Faith • Register
June 25: Milk • Register
Free for members / $5 nonmembers

BOOK CLUB*
Share your thoughts on today’s best-selling novels, moderated by Nicole Yablans, an English teacher and library consultant.
Thursdays, 7-9pm
July 31: Book to be announced
$20 members / $30 nonmembers

WALKING CLUB*
Lace up your sneakers and join us as we walk the grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art, right across the street from SJJCC! Indoor strolls will take place when weather is inclement. Please park in the museum’s main parking lot.
Thursdays, meet at 9:15am, walking begins at 9:30am

CULTURE + TRIPS

A NIGHT AT CITI FIELD: METS VS. BRAVES
Let’s go Mets! Spend a summer evening with us at the ballpark as the Amazins take on their division rivals, the Atlanta Braves, at 7:10pm.Your ticket includes a seat in Section 331 (along the third base line), with access to the Heineken Diamond Lounge and Metro Market. Includes a $24 food voucher! Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Digital tickets will be sent to your phone prior to the game.
Wednesday, August 13
$62 per person
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RETREAT TO THE BERKSHIRES*
Enjoy three days of summer camp for active adults ages 55+ years! Activities include fitness classes, pickleball, tennis, kayaking, canoeing, meditation, culinary workshops, art activities, book clubs, and evening entertainment. All rooms are air conditioned and have a private bathroom. Roundtrip transportation provided from SJJCC. Presented in partnership with Mid-Westchester JCC, Shames JCC on the Hudson, and Suffolk Y JCC.
At Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, Copake
Tuesday, September 9-Thursday, September 11
$500 per person for a shared double room
$650 per person for a private room
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*Programs funded in part by UJA-Federation of New York’s Verve 55+ Living