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Senior Life

Educational and interactive programs for seniors 75+ to help them achieve physical fitness, experience the world through cultural programs, keep their minds active with lectures, and engage with their peers in social groups.

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Julie Assael, LMSW, Director of Senior Programs
516.484.1545 ext.134, jassael@sjjcc.org

Brought to you by our Fay J. Lindner Foundation Senior Services Center

Not a member? Being a Linda & Gerald Marsden Senior Passport holder gives you access to four days of special Senior Passport programs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for one yearly fee of $360 / Snowbirds $300 / included in SJJCC membership.

Senior Passport Programs

Effective Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2040

Open to SJJCC members and Senior Passport Holders only

Senior Programs made possible in part through a gift from Heidi Rieger and Sarrae Crane
Donated with love and gratitude in memory of their father, Norman B. Crane z” l

Sunday

Monday

10:30 am 10:30 am News Behind the News

12:30 pm 12:30 pm Golden Girls Women’s Club (Second Monday of each month)

Tuesday

11:00 am 12:00 am REACH Lecture Series

1:00 pm 1:00 pm Strong Living

Wednesday

9:00 am 9:00 am Seniorcize With Natalie (Virtual)

10:00 am 11:00 am All About Israel (Select Wednesdays)

12:00 am 12:00 pm Taste of Torah

11:30 am 11:30 am Gezunter Men’s Club (Last Wednesday of each month)

12:30 pm 2:00 pm Knitzvah

Thursday

9:30 am 12:30 pm Games Day

12:30 pm 1:30 pm Lunch & Connection

Saturday

TRANSPORTATION

We offer limited round-trip bus transportation for seniors living in the Town of North Hempstead and surrounding areas to participate in our Linda & Gerald Marsden Senior Passport Programs and/or to use our Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center.

Transportation will be provided to individuals with an active SJJCC or Senior Passport membership. Locations outside of the Town of North Hempstead are subject to approval.

FOR SUPPORT

UJA SocialRx
Your Prescription for Connection 

Through UJA SocialRx, we help you access programs and services that nurture your social well-being and strengthen your sense of community. Our Connection Specialists are here to listen and guide you toward resources that fit your life. Whether you’re navigating a major transition, coping with loss, managing chronic health concerns, or simply seeking companionship, we’ll connect you to opportunities that make a difference.

From fitness classes and art workshops to volunteer programs, support groups, and cultural experiences, we offer a wide range of activities designed to inspire, empower, and bring people together.

THE LINDA MARSDEN FRIENDLY VISITING PROGRAM
Connect to an SJJCC volunteer weekly. Visits include enjoying a cup of coffee, playing cards, discussing current events, and more.

TECH HELPLINE FOR THE 60+ COMMUNITY
At a time when we’re online more than ever, a little technical support goes a long way. UJA-Federation of New York’s Tech Helpline, in partnership with Older Adults Technology Services and Senior Planet, provides advice over the phone to questions such as:

  • How do I get an attachment to open?
  • What happened to my WIFI?
  • How does someone see me on a Zoom call?
  • I touched something, and now the screen is blank