Grandparents Day: Breakfast, Books + Bonding
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Celebrate your special day by teaming up with your grandchildren for a morning of fun! Enjoy a bagel breakfast, followed by a visit from local children’s book author and illustrator Ann F. Koffsky, and give back to our community with service projects.
$10 members per family / $20 nonmembers per family
Brought to you by our Bernce & Ira Waldbaum Family Children’s Center and Center for Adult Programming

PFLAG
2025-09-14 13:00, 2025-11-16 13:00, 2026-01-11 13:00, 2026-02-15 13:00
PFLAG is dedicated to keeping families together when a loved one comes out as LGBTQ. Open group meetings or confidential helpline. For more information, visit pflagli.org.
September 14, 2025
November 16, 2025
January 11, 2026
March 15, 2026
May 17, 2026

Community Babka Bake with Avery Robinson
2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:30
Experience the joy of hands-on baking as you craft your own babka—a sweet, twisted loaf full of flavor and tradition. With expert guidance from Avery Robinson, culinary historian, co-founder of Rye Revival, and manager of Black Rooster Food, you’ll learn how to prepare and shape this beloved treat to take home and bake. All ingredients and refreshments are Kosher.
$18 members / $36 nonmembers
Limited space is available for the program, to register, please call 516.484.1545. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

In Conversation With...Rebecca Bloom, author of "When Women Get Sick"
2025-10-14 10:30 - 12:00
Bloom, a Great Neck native, offers much-needed insight on creating a support network, navigating insurance, communicating with doctors, and more, so you can focus on your recovery and wellness.
Free for Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center members / $10 members / $15 nonmembers
If you are an NMCWC member, please contact Joy Rubel, jrubel@sjjcc.org to register.

Author Breakfast: The Art Spy by Michelle Young
2025-10-16 10:30 - 12:00
This riveting untold story shares how one woman infiltrated the Nazi leadership in Paris during World War II to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces.
$65 per person

SABRA SCREENS: KUGEL
2025-10-22 17:30 - 18:30
Loved the Israeli TV show Shtisel? See the prequel series that follows Nuchem and his daughter Libbi’s life in Antwerp, Belgium in the 1990s.
8 sessions
Begins Wednesday, October 22, 5:30-6:30pm
$40 members / $50 nonmembers for full series
$10 members / $12 nonmembers per episode (pay at the front desk before each episode

Introduction to Drawing
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:30
Discover the joy of drawing in a welcoming environment that encourages creativity and growth. Learn essential techniques like line and shape, shading and value, and perspective through engaging lessons and timeless still life studies.
4 sessions
$160 members / $200 nonmembers

Sip + Shop Holiday Boutique
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00
From unique treasures to one-of-a-kind finds, our community shopping bonanza offers something for everyone on your list (including you)! Support local vendors, and get into the holiday spirit with us! Refreshments will be served.
$18 per person

Fall Canasta Tournament
2025-11-12 10:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a day of Canasta at our tournament supervised by Judy Umansky! Prizes will be awarded for the first, second, and third place teams. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.
You need to have a partner to participate; single players will not be accepted. If you or your partner cannot attend, you are responsible for finding a replacement. Refunds will not be issued.
$100 members / $125 nonmembers

Book Club: A Marriage at Sea
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00
Share your thoughts on the New York Times bestseller by Sophie Elmhirst that tells the true story of Maralyn and Maurice who decide to sail around the world in 1972. All goes well until deep in the Pacific Ocean, a whale knocks a hole in their boat, sinking it, and how they fight to stay alive in a tiny rubber raft. Moderated by Nicole Yablans.
$20 members / $30 nonmembers

Autumn Brunch
2025-11-16 11:30 - 14:30
Recently retired? Empty nester? New to SJJCC? Join us for a lively afternoon of food, fun, and connection! Enjoy the energetic beats of Otha Day’s drum and rhythm circle, meet new friends, and discover the many programs and events designed to keep you active, engaged, and inspired in this exciting new chapter.
$45 members / $55 nonmembers

Chanukah Paint & Sip
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the holiday with creativity and connection! Paint a dish set that is perfect for latkes, sip your favorite beverage, and enjoy a fun evening with friends. All materials included.
$40 members / $50 nonmembers

Pickleball Social
2025-12-06 18:30 - 21:00
Saturday night is all about rallies, laughs, and good company.
This SJJCC member-only event is for players with previous court experience (at least two games played and a basic understanding of serving and scoring). Enjoy friendly matches, great vibes, and refreshments to keep you going.
Please bring your own paddle.
$25 per member

Craft A Moment for Adults 3-Part Series
2025-12-18 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-22 14:30 - 15:30
Tap into calm and focus through guided, hands-on art. Create and reflect with painting, drawing, découpage, and beading—no experience needed; materials provided.
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30pm
December 18, January 22, February 26
$20 members / $40 nonmembers

Mary Poppins Performance
2026-01-24 19:30, 2026-01-25 14:00, 2026-01-31 14:00, 2026-01-31 19:30, 2026-02-01 14:00
A Practically Perfect Musical for the Whole Family!
Join us on Cherry Tree Lane as everyone’s favorite nanny works her magic on stage! With toe-tapping songs like A Spoonful of Sugar, Let’s Fly a Kite, and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, this heartwarming musical will sweep you off your feet and remind you that anything can happen if you let it.
Director: Rich Buckley
Music Director: Steve Belfer
Choreographer: Renée Cerchia-Cohn

Tickets: $29 for members, seniors, and students / $34 nonmembers
Group discounts available when purchased in advance
Spread the love with a spoonful of kindness! Bring nonperishable items to donate to our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank in the lobby during performance nights to support our neighbors in need.

Spotlight Speaker: Susan Lucci, Actress and Author of La Lucci
2026-01-29 11:00
Susan Lucci–Daytime’s Leading Lady–joins us for an extraordinary and intimate conversation about her life, career, and her highly anticipated new memoir, La Lucci.
This event is a pre–book–release appearance.
Thursday, January 29 • 11am
$50 members / $60 nonmembers per ticket

Buena Vista Social Club On Broadway
2026-02-11 11:30
Step into the vibrant heart of Havana in the captivating Tony Award-winning musical about big dreams and second chances. Inspired by the real-life 1996 recording session behind the Grammy-winning album, the show blends Afro-Cuban music and dance with powerful storytelling, bringing the rich history and spirit of Cuba’s legendary musicians to life.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Bus departs SJJCC at 11:30am | Showtime 2pm
Includes boxed lunch and round-trip transportation
$275 when purchased by 9am Friday, December 19 ($285 after)
Register

Finger Knitting Blanket Workshop
2026-02-15 12:00 - 15:00
Create a soft, chunky throw while learning the art of finger knitting in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop with a hot chocolate bar! All supplies included—bring your creativity.
$125 members / $135 nonmembers
After you register, please select your colors from the chart below and email your choice to akurland@sjjcc.org.

Mah Jongg Immersion
2026-02-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 14:00 - 17:00
Learn how to play the popular game everyone is talking about in four days using the official rules of the National Mah Jongg League.
The 2025 card is required for this class and can be purchased for $15.
Class size limited.
4 sessions
Tuesday, February 17-Friday, February 20, 2-5pm
$145 members / $195 nonmembers
