JCC MetroWest

Taking care of your heart can be complex. Understanding your condition and medications are very important to cardiovascular health. Learn about different herbal and over-the-counter supplements for your heart. REGISTER Monday, April 20, 12:30pm Free to all Dessert Reception following program. Limited seating—advanced registration strongly encouraged.

A respected musicologist once referred to The Beatles as one of the most transforming entities of 20th-century music and claimed that they changed the course of popular music forever. Can that possibly be true? What made them such a strong force that they’re still popular now, more than 50 years later? We will explore the phenomenon that was The Beatles— their growth, originality, musical innovations, and lyric depth. BARRY WIESENFELD is a freelance musician, a published author and is on…

Claribel and Etta Cone amassed a remarkable collection of masterpiece painting and sculpture from the 19th and 20th Centuries that they bequeathed to the Baltimore Museum of Art. This talk will tell the story of great art in the context of the fascinating social history of two sisters who, in order to enrich their lives, enriched the lives of us all with their legacy. JANET MANDEL retired after teaching for 32 years in NJ public schools. She now presents illustrated…

Claribel and Etta Cone amassed a remarkable collection of masterpiece painting and sculpture from the 19th and 20th Centuries that they bequeathed to the Baltimore Museum of Art. This talk will tell the story of great art in the context of the fascinating social history of two sisters who, in order to enrich their lives, enriched the lives of us all with their legacy. JANET MANDEL retired after teaching for 32 years in NJ public schools. She now presents illustrated…

Does your car fit you? Learn why the proper fit in your vehicle is essential for both your safety and the safety of others on the road. CarFit was developed by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association. It’s a community-based program that provides a quick, yet comprehensive 12-point check of how well you and your car work together. Wednesday, May 27, 12:30-3:00pm Free and open to the public Advance registration…

From Washington’s Federalists to Trump’s Republicans, with the Jeffersonians, Democrats, Whigs, Populists, and Progressive Parties in between, a survey of our mostly two-party systems and their changes over time. EUGENE LIEBER, Professor Emeritus, Essex County College, lectures extensively around the State covering historical topics from Ancient Rome to struggles in our contemporary world. REGISTER Monday, June 1, 1:30pm NCJW/JCC Member: $12 \ Guest: $15s

In this presentation, we will discuss the character of Huck as a story of initiation and his relationship with Jim. We will question aspects of the novel and try to understand Ernest Hemingway’s words “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn… it’s the best book we’ve had… There was nothing before. There has been nothing so good since.” REGISTER Monday, June 8, 1:30pm NCJW/JCC Member: $8 \ Guest: $12 DR. MARYANNE GARBOWSKY is…

Designed for Drivers Age 50+ This program was developed in 1979 and about 700,000 people complete the course each year. This 6-hour classroom refresher course is designed especially for drivers age 50 and over. Participants who complete the course earn a certificate that may qualify them for an Insurance Premium discount. Participants must present a current valid New Jersey Driver’s License. Tuesday, June 9 or Tuesday, October 27 • 9:30am–3:30pm AARP Member: $15 \ Non-AARP Member: $20 Checks or money…

Be evaluated at different health assessment stations during this free program offered by Seton Hall Graduate Occupational Therapy Students. Included will be a battery of balance, cognitive, vision and flexibility tests using high tech tools. Fun and challenging! Thursday, June 25, 9:30–11:00am Free to all No advance registration required.

With Dov Ben-Shimon, Executive Vice President/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Prior to joining Federation, Dov was assistant executive vice president and director of board development of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Born in England, Dov moved to Israel at the age of 18. He was an Air Force rescue medic and Infantry combat medic in the Israel Defense Forces. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in international relations from the Hebrew University. Thursday, September 10,…

With Rabbi Joseph Potasnik In Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi, Joseph Potasnik condensed thousands of his mini-sermons on 1010WINS radio and his observations on “The Rev and the Rabbi” on ABC Talkradio into a book. Former NYC Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, calls Just Give Me a Minute a treasure trove of wisdom and wit that shows why so many New Yorkers of all faiths turn to Rabbi Potasnik for guidance. In addition to being a radio…

Designed for Drivers Age 50+ This program was developed in 1979 and about 700,000 people complete the course each year. This 6-hour classroom refresher course is designed especially for drivers age 50 and over. Participants who complete the course earn a certificate that may qualify them for an Insurance Premium discount. Participants must present a current valid New Jersey Driver’s License. Tuesday, June 9 or Tuesday, October 27 • 9:30am–3:30pm AARP Member: $15 Non-AARP Member: $20 Checks or money order…