Events

Every other Sunday  Drop in—no registration required. Having trouble with your iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop? Struggle with email, texting, apps, Zoom, or technology in general? Bring your device and your questions to the J and savvy volunteers from Irvington High School will help you at no cost!

In 2022, after 49 years, Roe v. Wade was overturned. The state of reproductive health care in the U.S. has changed critically and fundamentally in a few short years. Abortion is now banned or restricted in 19 states, and is inaccessible in most of the other 31; access to contraceptives is increasingly challenged. Choice Matters, […]

Retirement often raises bigger questions than expected: Who am I now? What do I want my days to look like? What still matters? This interactive workshop is designed for adults who are approaching retirement or are newly retired and want space to think more intentionally about what comes next. Through guided reflection, structured exercises, and […]

FREE for members and non-members Those experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk, laugh, share stories, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you're navigating retirement, dealing with health changes, coping with loss, or just looking to connect with others in […]

Free for members and non-members Join us for an interactive brainstorming session where participants can share ideas, collaborate with peers, and help shape future programs and events at the Shames JCC. This is an opportunity for voices to be heard, creativity to shine, and community members to take an active role in building programs that […]

FREE for members & non-members Written by local author Dani Alpert, this warm and witty novel explores how an unexpected connection can open the door to friendship and renewed purpose. Sparked by a chance phone call, the story gently examines loneliness, courage, and the power of reaching out at any stage of life. With humor […]

FREE for members and non-members From the Booker Prize–winning, bestselling author Ian McEwan, What We Can Know is a fictional tour de force. This instant New York Times bestseller is a literary detective story and love story that reclaims the present from our sense of looming catastrophe and imagines a future world where all is […]

$25 members, $30 non-members Discover the magic of gel plate printmaking with artist John Rosis. A gel plate is a flexible and reusable surface that produces unique, hand-pressed mono-prints. Layer stencils, leaves, string, grasses, and more to explore bold abstract designs or representational imagery; the possibilities are endless. No experience needed, and all materials included.

Clinics run 9am-12:30pm Join us for a great day of tennis, basketball, and soccer with the J Sports Academy coaching staff. Athletes in 2-8th grade will build skills and compete in a fun, supportive environment. Parents can meet our camp team, receive a tour of camp, and experience the energy of J Sports Academy ahead […]

Table Settings for Seniors at the Food Pantry   Join us in helping our neighbors dine with dignity. Together, we’ll wrap and package table settings—complete with placemats, napkins, and flowers—for senior clients of the Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Community Food Pantry. This is a continuation of a recent Community Service Hour as we work toward our […]

Military and Community Service: What is The Value Added?   Reflecting on contemporary society norms of rampant independence, Rabbi Ron Symons will guide us in a Memorial Day inspired conversation about the value added when communities expect their citizens of all ages to give back to the community.

$25 for members; $32 for non-members Planting an herb pot is a wonderful way to satiate any green thumb! Come join culinary specialist Amy Pane and teaching artist Renee Shamosh as they demonstrate planting a summer herb garden pot. They will then teach the class how to make homemade basil pesto, which the class will […]

Calling all families: the JCC’s first-ever Family Field Day is on! Coach D from Backyard PE will keep kids and parents moving and make sure everyone has a blast with sports and rec games and relay races. Each activity is designed to be accessible for little ones while keeping older kids engaged and challenged. We’ll […]