Winter Melodies with Little Maestros: Music, Lunch & Play
2026-03-15 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Ages: Birth-5 years
SPEND YOUR DAY AT SJJCC!
Get ready to sing, dance, and move to your favorite Little Maestros tunes! Enjoy an interactive show with puppets, bubbles, and hands-on instrument fun—perfect for the whole family and guaranteed to bring big smiles. A lite lunch will be provided after the concert, followed by playtime in the Rosenman Family Gym!
$40 members / $45 nonmembers per family

Cancer Wellness: Coffee + Connection
2026-03-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | NY
Join fellow cancer survivors in a safe, supportive space to share your journey, create beautiful art projects, and connect with others who truly understand. Talk, listen, or simply be in the presence of those who understand—we welcome you with open arms.
Thursdays, 11:30am-1pm
All programs and services offered by the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, including our workshops, are free of charge. To register for a featured event, please contact Joy Rubel, LMSW, at jrubel@sjjcc.org

International Women's High Tea
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Join women of all ages and backgrounds for an evening of camaraderie and connection as we celebrate Women’s History Month.
Share your favorite stories, indulge in delicious treats, and celebrate the diverse culinary traditions of our community. Bring a dessert reflecting your culture!
$10

Book Club: Flesh
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Share your thoughts on today’s best-selling novels, moderated by Nicole Yablans, an English teacher and library consultant.
March’s pick is Flesh by bestselling author and Booker prize winner David Szalay.
Flesh follows István, a Hungarian teen whose life veers off course after a disastrous early relationship. He rises from poverty to the world of London’s ultra‑rich, but unresolved trauma and impulsive choices shape every stage of his journey.
$20 members / $30 nonmembers

Resilience U for Teens (3-Part Series)
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Grades: 9-12
Help your teen thrive with brain-based strategies to manage school, activities, and social pressures. Build focus, confidence, resilience, and independence. Dinner served; scholarships available.
Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm
February 24, March 24, April 28
$75 members / $100 nonmembers

Cancer Wellness: Nutrition for Strength, Comfort & Healing
2026-03-24 18:00, 2026-04-23 18:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Join oncology-certified dietitian Hillary Sachs for a three-session series focused on winter nourishment and digestive support. Explore how to stay energized, manage cravings, and reduce digestive discomfort before, during, and after treatment with practical, healing‑centered nutrition tools.
All programs and services offered by the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, including our workshops, are free of charge. To register for a featured event, please contact Joy Rubel, LMSW, at jrubel@sjjcc.org

Trip: Frick Collection & Morgan Library
2026-03-25 08:15 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Spend a memorable day in Manhattan exploring two iconic cultural institutions. Begin with a self‑guided visit to The Frick Collection, set inside a historic mansion and featuring remarkable Old Master paintings and decorative arts. After lunch at The Morgan Library, enjoy a private tour showcasing rare manuscripts and early printed works. Round‑trip transportation included.
Bus departs 8:15am
$225 per person

Executive Function 101: Focus, Plan, Thrive: 3-Part Series
2026-03-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Learn practical, brain-based tools to build habits, manage time and tasks, reduce stress, and stay focused and in control—strategies you can use immediately.
NEW: This class will be held via Zoom; however, those interested in meeting in person should email mbirnbaum@sjjcc.org. Depending on interest, we may be able to arrange for a group location to take the course together

Thursdays, 7:15-8:15pm
March 12, March 26, and April 16
$75 members / $100 nonmembers

Author Breakfast: Fagin the Thief by Allison Epstein
2026-03-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
A reimagining of the world created by Charles Dickens, seen through the eyes of Jacob Fagin—Victorian literature’s notorious villain.
$65 per person

Bank Notes
2026-03-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Monthly card-making for our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank and Food Pantry recipients.
No registration required; just stop by!

Shabbat Dinner
2026-03-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-15 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

Shabbat Dinner
2026-03-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-15 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: January 23, February 27, March 27, April 17, May 15

Curb Your Mitzvah
2026-04-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Help us stock the shelves of our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank by donating to help our neighbors in need at one of our monthly food and supply drives.
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New Mah Jongg Card Workshop with Judy Umansky
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Get ready to sharpen your skills! Explore the 2026 card while learning tips and strategies to elevate your game.
$15 members / $20 nonmembers

LAWRENCE ROSENBLOOM CARE DAY SYMPOSIUM
2026-04-19 09:30 - 14:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Is someone you care about living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or Parkinson’s? Join us for an empowering day featuring a world-renowned dementia trainer, an expert panel, and a resource fair.

Time
Session
Details

9:30 AM
Registration

10:00–10:15 AM
Opening Remarks

10:15–11:00 AM
Your Local Lifeline: The Emergency Department Keeping Our Community Healthy and Prepared
Cara Gibbons, MHA, RN, NE-BC
Senior Nurse Manager, Patient Care Services, Glen Cove HospitalAnand Ramnarine, MD, FACEP, FACP
Chairperson, Emergency Medicine, Glen Cove Hospital

11:00–11:30 AM
Vendor Showcase

11:30 AM
Lunch

12:30 PM
Panel

1:00 PM
Pathways to Purpose: Meaningful Activities for Neurodegenerative Conditions
Adria Thompson, CCC-SLP
Dementia Educator and Founder of Be Light Care Consulting

2:00–2:30 PM
Q&A Session

Partners with the Community: Paris Undercover by Matthew Goodman
2026-04-28 19:30 | Melville Jewish Center, 2600 New York Avenue, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Two women. One war. Countless secrets. Step into Nazi-occupied Paris and uncover a true story of courage, betrayal, and redemption.

Author Breakfast: Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton
2026-05-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
An unforgettable historical novel told across dual timelines, centered on the unlikely friendship between a screenwriter and a young actress hoping to be Alfred Hitchcock’s next star.
$65 per person

PFLAG
2026-05-17 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.
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