Creative Arts & Culture
Call for Art!
Submissions for our 5th Annual Community Art Exhibition are open and will close on February 28. To learn more and submit your work, please fill out the form here.
Art, Music, and Cooking
Soups Around The World
4 Tuesdays, February 17–March 10; 1:00–2:30 pm
Members: $135; non-members: $150
Join culinary specialist Amy Pane for a 4-part cooking series that explores soups from different countries around the globe. Come prepared to cook, or just sit back, learn, and enjoy a shared meal at the end of each class. Recipes will be provided and no cooking experience is necessary!
Week 1: Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup
Week 2: French Onion Soup
Week 3: Mulligatawny Soup
Week 4: Homemade Chicken Ramen
Watercolors and More with Renee Shamosh
8 Wednesdays, March 25–May 27 (no class 4/1 and 5/20); 6:30–8:00 pm
Members: $150; non-members: $175
Enjoy painting in a fun and relaxed setting. Whether you want to learn about mixing colors, perfect your painting techniques, or just enjoy a night out with friends, this class will focus on the basics of watercolor painting and explore additional materials to enhance your work. All levels are welcome and all supplies are provided!
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Adult Ukulele
4 Mondays, June 1-22; 6:00–7:00 pm
$105 for members; $115 for non-members
Join Jill Geddes and our community of ukulele enthusiasts as we strum our way through simple songs. The focus is on fun in this relaxed and supportive class. A ukulele will be provided or you may bring your own. Some ukulele experience strongly recommended!
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Crafternoons with Kit
Stay tuned for future dates!
This crafting series led by teaching artist Kit Demirdelen will focus on art projects that are fun, easy, and suitable for artists of any level. Options might include mosaic, textile appliqué, weaving, printmaking, and more. All materials are included!
Literature
Do It, Write! Writers Group
Wednesdays, January 21–February 25; 1:00–3:00 pm
Members: $75; non-members: $90
Whether you’re looking to start writing or already have pieces you’re working on, Do it, Write! provides participants a supportive space in which to gather, write independently, and share their work (if you so choose) and receive feedback. Whether you’re interested in short stories, novels, plays, poetry, essays, or free writing, this class will provide motivation, inspiration, encouragement, and guidance for anyone, from complete novices to seasoned professionals.
RegisterJCC Book Club
The JCC Book Club is a group for people who love to read and discuss books. We meet every 4–6 weeks in the evening to discuss a different book, chosen by the group. If you are looking for a way to connect with other book lovers and explore new ideas, then the JCC Book Club is a great place to start!
New dates coming soon!
Verve Book Club
FREE for members and non-members. See dates on calendar below.
Join the Verve Book Club, where avid readers gather to explore diverse literature or non-fiction, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and foster a welcoming community of lifelong learners. This group meets on select afternoons.
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, March 25; 11:30 am–1:00 pm: All the Broken Places by John Boyne
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Wednesday, April 22; 11:30 am–1:00 pm: Awake by Jen Hatmaker
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