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Adult Programs

Make time to create, move, learn or connect with others. Adult programs at the JCC range from art and ceramics to dance, workshops, walking groups, games and book clubs. Whether you’re exploring a new interest or returning to a familiar one, you’ll find welcoming ways to take part and meet people along the way.

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What we offer

Adult Programs

Try something creative, get moving or join a good conversation. Choose from visual arts and ceramics, dance and movement, hands-on workshops, discussion groups, book clubs and games.

Arts & Ceramics

Explore clay, paint and drawing in a supportive studio setting. Choose from hand building and wheel throwing, ceramics open studio, watercolour, life drawing, painting and independent study. Classes offer room to build skills, experiment with materials and develop your own creative practice.

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Dance & Movement

Enjoy the rhythm of dance or get moving outdoors with the JCC Walking Group. Adult dance programs include Israeli and international folk dance, classical ballet, West Coast Swing, and beginner belly dance. Find a style that suits you, meet others and enjoy moving together.

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Workshops & Learning

Try a new technique, explore an idea or spend an evening making something by hand. Seasonal workshops include paint nights, mosaic lamp making, candle making and contemporary jewellery. You can also learn practical skills through mobile photography classes or take part in conversations about current events and the perspectives shaping our world.

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Books, Games & Social Groups

Share a good book, enjoy a friendly game or make time for conversation. Join a book club in person or online, play Canasta, Bridge or Mah Jongg, or connect with other through Chai Times and other social programs.

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Theatre Day Trips

See live theatre with friends old and new. Join a JCC day trip to a Toronto show, or catch what's on at the Leah Posluns Theatre, right here at the Sherman Campus.

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Program Benefits

Why Register for Adult Programs?

Make Time to Create

Experiment with materials and techniques, develop your skills and enjoy the process of making something your own.

Keep Learning

Explore a new interest or deepen an existing one with guided classes, workshops and opportunities to share ideas.

Move in Good Company

Dance, walk and enjoy active programs in a welcoming group setting.

Connect Through Shared Interests

Meet others through books, games, art, conversation and social gatherings.

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Choose the Right Program for You

Choose from in-person programs and virtual book club options.

Go at Your Own Pace

With programs for different interests and experience levels, there are many ways to get started or continue learning.