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

SEPHORA AT THE JCC
2025-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Learn tips and tricks with a beauty expert from Sephora. Featuring clean, all-natural products, this session is designed to uplift, empower, and help you feel your best—inside and out!
All Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center workshops are completely free of charge. Advance registration is required to Joy Rubel, jrubel@sjjcc.org

PFLAG
2025-09-14 13:00, 2025-11-16 13:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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

RELAX, RESTORE, RENEW, RETREAT
2025-09-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Shibley Day Camp, 175 Warner Ave, Roslyn, NY, 11577, United States
Reconnect, rejuvenate, and celebrate life at our annual retreat from cancer, featuring classes designed to move, engage, and nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
At Shibley Day Camp, 175 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights

All Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center workshops are completely free of charge. Advance registration is required to Joy Rubel, jrubel@sjjcc.org

Community Babka Bake with Avery Robinson
2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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.

2025 DRAGON BOAT & LANTERN FESTIVAL!
2025-10-04 09:00 - 19:00 | North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington, NY, 11050, United States
Cheer on our team, Bagels and Bao, as we compete in the 2025 Dragon Boat Race! Enjoy traditional music, dance, and hands-on activities that honor Chinese artistry.
Festival Highlights:
9am–4pm: Dragon Boat Races
10am & 1:30pm: Live Performances
4pm: Award Ceremony
5pm: Lantern Festival

Friendship Circle Luncheon, A Yellow Rose Event
2025-10-09 11:30 - 14:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
HONORING
REBECCA SCHAJA
TIKKUN OLAM AWARD RECIPIENT
PEGGY DOLGIN
FEATURING
JOY BAUER & MONTANA TUCKER
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
OLD WESTBURY POLICE OFFICER THOMAS GORMAN

Shabbat Dinner
2025-10-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Celebrate Shabbat with community! Share in blessings, candle lighting, and a meal with friends, both old and new.
Fridays, 5-7pm
$30 members / $40 nonmembers per dinner
To discuss food restrictions, please contact Lauren Chizner at lchizner@sjjcc.org
Register: September 5, October 10, November 15, December 12, January 17, February 28, March 27, April 17, May 15

In Conversation With...Rebecca Bloom, author of "When Women Get Sick"
2025-10-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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

Stronger Than Cancer 5K Run, Walk, and Family Block Party!
2025-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Run, walk, or cheer us on in support of Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, which provides free exercise, discussion groups, individual counseling, and more to those living with cancer on Long Island.

Partners with the Community: One of them by Kitty Zeldis
2025-10-21 11:00 | Temple Sinai, 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY, 11577, United States
ONE OF THEM BY KITTY ZELDIS
A powerful and moving story of secrets, friendship, and betrayal that follows two young women at Vassar College in the years after World War II.
$20 per person

SABRA SCREENS: KUGEL
2025-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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

KNOW & GROW: HOW YOUR BRAIN GETS STUFF DONE
2025-11-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
KNOW & GROW:
HOW YOUR BRAIN GETS STUFF DONE
From finishing big projects to tackling that junk drawer, executive function is what helps your brain plan, prioritize, and follow through. This eye-opening series will begin with a personalized look at how you (and your brain) work—and close with real-life strategies to make it work better for you.
3-Part Series: $75 members / $100 nonmembers
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
September 18: Personalized EF Profile/Screening
October 9: Your Brain’s Blueprint
November 6: Strategies that Fit—Get Stuff Done, Your Way!
Brought to you by SJJCC’s Gayle Berg Center for Resilience

Fall Canasta Tournament
2025-11-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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

Maccabi Games Information Session
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, NY
Join us on Zoom to learn more about the summer 2026 games and have your questions answered. To submit questions beforehand, please email agoodman@sjjcc.org.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link, to register click here.

Book Club: A Marriage at Sea
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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

What Your Body Knows About Happiness
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Learn how simple habits can shift our mood, spark creativity, and reduce stress with bestselling author Janice Kaplan. Expect laughter, and insight that will leave you feeling lighter and more connected—to yourself and the world around you.
Wednesday, December 3, 7-8:30pm
$18 members / $36 nonmembers

Champions for Charity at Hirshleifers
2025-12-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
A private shopping event hosted by Hirshleifers at Americana Manhasset to kick off the Champions for Charity shopping benefit event.
Shop the annual Champions for Charity shopping benefit from Thursday, December 4, to Saturday, December 6. Choose Sid Jacobson JCC as your charity of choice during Americana Manhasset’s Shopping Benefit event, and 25% of your full-price, pre-tax purchases at participating Americana Manhasset stores will be donated to Sid Jacobson JCC.
To select us as your charity of choice and receive your Champion Number, visit AmericanaManhasset.com

Pickleball Social
2025-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
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

R.A.I.N. Meditation
2025-12-09 19:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Recognize. Allow. Investigate. Nurture.
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Explore a simple yet powerful practice to help you tune in to your emotions with curiosity and compassion. Walk away with practical tools for staying grounded in the moment, navigating emotional triggers more skillfully, and bringing greater calm and clarity to your day.

3-Part Series
Tuesdays, 7pm
December 9
January 13
February 10
$75 members / $100 nonmembers

Beyond Bereavement
2025-12-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Who Am I? Redefining Identity After Loss

After the loss of someone we love, we may ask: Who am I without them? How do I move forward when everything has shifted? The life we shared, the roles we played, and the identity we held can all feel shaken or incomplete.

Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one, this workshop offers a space to gently explore how loss and grief reshape identity. Together, we’ll reflect on the parts of ourselves that have changed, explore emerging aspects of meaning and purpose, and consider how to move forward with compassion and authenticity.
Featuring thanatologist and social worker Rashida Sanchez, MA, LMSW, FT, specializing in grief and loss across the lifespan.
Thursday, December 11, 3:30-5pm
$25 members / $35 nonmembers
REGISTER

artSPACE Exhibit Opening
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
FACES, LACES, AND FAR OFF PLACES
View the vibrant and expressive paintings of Betsy C. Schreiber, a lifelong artist and award-winning communicator whose work blends abstract and realistic styles to spark emotion and conversation.
Join us for the opening night, featuring a walk-through of the gallery with the artist and a wine-and-cheese reception. It’s a chance to enjoy art, connect with others, and take part in a creative experience.
Thursday, December 11 • 5-7pm
Register
