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Programs for Adults

May

1 2019

Pickleball Open Play

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport wh…

May

1 2019

Volunteer Garden Prep Team

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

 

Love to dig in the dirt, or want to learn more about the joys of gardening? If so, this is a perfect opportunity to c…

May

1 2019

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

 

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II is the  Spring  class of Encountering Jewish Cul…

May

2 2019

Active Agers Forum

11:15AM - 12:15PM  

Shaw JCC
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320

Looking for a way to discuss a variety of topics with like-minded people? Come join the Active Agers Forum! This is a…

May

2 2019

Mah Jongg

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Join us for Mah Jongg! Young and old alike are enjoying the comeback of Mah Jongg. Whether you know how to play, or w…

May

2 2019

Yom HaShoah Commemoration

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

 

The Shaw JCC and Jewish Community Board of Akron invite the entire community to remember the Holocaust on Thursday,…

May

3 2019

Small Town Series

9:30AM - 1:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Northeast Ohio is full of many beautiful and quaint towns. Join us as we visit some of these places a short distance …

May

3 2019

Pickleball Open Play

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

3 2019

Bridge

10:30AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

No matter what level of play, join us for Bridge. No instruction is provided. Open to all. No RSVP needed. $1 donatio…

May

3 2019

Scammer's Beware!

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

All-to-often, scam artists set their sights on victimizing older adults. In fact, financial scams targeting seniors h…

May

3 2019

Zumba Gold

11:15AM - 12:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

FREE for J members! Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original m…

May

4 2019

Pickleball Open Play

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

5 2019

Yom Ha'atzmaut Israel Festival

12:30PM - 3:00PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, 44320

 

Akron Jewish Community to Host Israel Festival on May 5

On Sunday, May 5, the Greater Akron community is in…

May

6 2019

Bridge

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

No matter what level of play, join us for bridge. No instruction is provided. No RSVP needed. Coffee and desserts ser…

May

8 2019

Pickleball Open Play

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport wh…

May

8 2019

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

 

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II is the  Spring  class of Encountering Jewish Cul…

May

9 2019

Active Agers Forum

11:15AM - 12:15PM  

Shaw JCC
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320

Looking for a way to discuss a variety of topics with like-minded people? Come join the Active Agers Forum! This is a…

May

9 2019

Hike at Seiberling Nature Realm

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Meet there at 12:30 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and water

May

9 2019

Mah Jongg

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Join us for Mah Jongg! Young and old alike are enjoying the comeback of Mah Jongg. Whether you know how to play, or w…

May

10 2019

Pickleball Open Play

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

10 2019

Art Fridays

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

The art of corresponding has changes tremendously over the years, with letter writing and sending thank you notes see…

May

10 2019

Bridge

10:30AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

No matter what level of play, join us for Bridge. No instruction is provided. Open to all. No RSVP needed. $1 donatio…

May

10 2019

Zumba Gold

11:15AM - 12:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

FREE for J members! Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original m…

May

11 2019

Adult American Red Cross Swim Lessons

9:00AM - 9:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Everyone should learn the basics of swimming and how to feel comfortable in the water. Learn-at-your-own-pace and gai…

May

11 2019

Pickleball Open Play

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

13 2019

Bridge

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

No matter what level of play, join us for bridge. No instruction is provided. No RSVP needed. Coffee and desserts ser…

May

13 2019

Adult American Red Cross Swim Lessons

7:15PM - 7:45PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Everyone should learn the basics of swimming and how to feel comfortable in the water. Learn-at-your-own-pace and gai…

May

14 2019

Lunch Bunch

11:30AM - 12:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

 

Once a month come and join us as we eat at different locally owned, Akron-area restaurants. PLEASE RSVP to Julie LeFe…

May

14 2019

WERQ Class Demo

4:45PM - 5:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

NEW CLASS DEMO!

4:45 pm and 5:10 pm Tuesday, May 14th, in the Main Lobby of the Shaw JCC!

Come join in! This is a …

May

15 2019

Pickleball Open Play

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport wh…

May

15 2019

Volunteer Garden Prep Team

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Love to dig in the dirt, or want to learn more about the joys of gardening? If so, this is a perfect opportunity to c…

May

15 2019

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

 

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II is the  Spring  class of Encountering Jewish Cul…

May

15 2019

Movie Matinee: "Green Book"

12:30PM - 2:40PM  

Center Towers
710 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH 44320

Join us 12:30 p.m. for a free movie (AND POPCORN!) at Center Towers.

"Green Book"

Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) …

May

15 2019

Adult American Red Cross Swim Lessons

7:15PM - 7:45PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Everyone should learn the basics of swimming and how to feel comfortable in the water. Learn-at-your-own-pace and gai…

May

16 2019

Active Agers Forum

11:15AM - 12:15PM  

Shaw JCC
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320

Looking for a way to discuss a variety of topics with like-minded people? Come join the Active Agers Forum! This is a…

May

16 2019

Mah Jongg

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Join us for Mah Jongg! Young and old alike are enjoying the comeback of Mah Jongg. Whether you know how to play, or w…

May

16 2019

Pots & Pans Cooking Class

1:30PM - 3:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

 

3rd Thursday of each month, 1:30 p.m. Learn seasonal recipes and techniques in this hands-on fun class! No experience…

May

17 2019

Small Town Series

9:30AM - 1:30PM  

Northeast Ohio is full of many beautiful and quaint towns. Join us as we visit some of these places a short distance …

May

17 2019

Pickleball Open Play

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

17 2019

Bridge

10:30AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

No matter what level of play, join us for Bridge. No instruction is provided. Open to all. No RSVP needed. $1 donatio…

May

17 2019

Zumba Gold

11:15AM - 12:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

FREE for J members! Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original m…

May

18 2019

Pickleball Open Play

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

20 2019

Bridge

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

No matter what level of play, join us for bridge. No instruction is provided. No RSVP needed. Coffee and desserts ser…

May

20 2019

Adult American Red Cross Swim Lessons

7:15PM - 7:45PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Everyone should learn the basics of swimming and how to feel comfortable in the water. Learn-at-your-own-pace and gai…

May

21 2019

Monthly Health Talks

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Once-a-month at 10:45 a.m., local healthcare professionals will provide information on a variety of subjects. Great i…

May

22 2019

Pickleball Open Play

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport wh…

May

22 2019

Volunteer Garden Prep Team

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Love to dig in the dirt, or want to learn more about the joys of gardening? If so, this is a perfect opportunity to c…

May

22 2019

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

 

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II is the  Spring  class of Encountering Jewish Cul…

May

22 2019

Adult American Red Cross Swim Lessons

7:15PM - 7:45PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Everyone should learn the basics of swimming and how to feel comfortable in the water. Learn-at-your-own-pace and gai…

May

23 2019

Active Agers Forum

11:15AM - 12:15PM  

Shaw JCC
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320

Looking for a way to discuss a variety of topics with like-minded people? Come join the Active Agers Forum! This is a…

May

23 2019

Mah Jongg

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Join us for Mah Jongg! Young and old alike are enjoying the comeback of Mah Jongg. Whether you know how to play, or w…

May

24 2019

Pickleball Open Play

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

24 2019

Bridge

10:30AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

No matter what level of play, join us for Bridge. No instruction is provided. Open to all. No RSVP needed. $1 donatio…

May

24 2019

Zumba Gold

11:15AM - 12:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

FREE for J members! Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original m…

May

24 2019

Be Tay Avon Café

11:30AM - 12:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Join your friends for a short Shabbat, delicious meal, and select speakers. Reservations are encouraged. Cost: Free w…

May

25 2019

Pickleball Open Play

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

29 2019

Pickleball Open Play

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport wh…

May

29 2019

Volunteer Garden Prep Team

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Love to dig in the dirt, or want to learn more about the joys of gardening? If so, this is a perfect opportunity to c…

May

29 2019

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II

11:15AM - 12:45PM  

Schultz Campus for Jewish Life
750 White Pond Drive
Akron,

 

Jewish American Writing - Selected Stories through Time - Part II is the  Spring  class of Encountering Jewish Cul…

May

29 2019

Adult American Red Cross Swim Lessons

7:15PM - 7:45PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Everyone should learn the basics of swimming and how to feel comfortable in the water. Learn-at-your-own-pace and gai…

May

30 2019

Scammers Beware!

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

 

All-to-often, scam artists set their sights on victimizing older adults. In fact, financial scams targeting seniors h…

May

30 2019

Active Agers Forum

11:15AM - 12:15PM  

Shaw JCC
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320

Looking for a way to discuss a variety of topics with like-minded people? Come join the Active Agers Forum! This is a…

May

30 2019

Mah Jongg

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Join us for Mah Jongg! Young and old alike are enjoying the comeback of Mah Jongg. Whether you know how to play, or w…

May

31 2019

Small Town Series

9:30AM - 1:30PM  

Northeast Ohio is full of many beautiful and quaint towns. Join us as we visit some of these places a short distance …

May

31 2019

Pickleball Open Play

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Come play the game that is sweeping the nation! Join us as we watch, learn and play. Pickleball is a racquet sport w…

May

31 2019

Bridge

10:30AM - 1:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

No matter what level of play, join us for Bridge. No instruction is provided. Open to all. No RSVP needed. $1 donatio…

May

31 2019

Zumba Gold

11:15AM - 12:00PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

FREE for J members! Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original m…

May

31 2019

Community Shabbat Dinner at Temple Israel

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Israel
91 Springside Dr.
Akron, OH

 

Stories of Addiction Recovery will be shared at Community Shabbat Dinner

In the Jewish tradition, having co…