Community Engagement

Move it Monday with Kate!Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance. Have a sturdy chair, a water bottle handy, a pair of weights (soup cans or water bottles in lieu of) and resistance bands (a hand towel or a tie can work instead).

*Partly supported by JCC Chicago and The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Register for our weekly class:

Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for all things Yiddish—from cultural discussions to movies. Open to all levels of Yiddish speakers and those interested in Yiddish language and culture.  Kum mit unz, und mach a leiben!

Register for our weekly talks:

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in Township.

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Explore your favorite comedians from Charlie Chaplin and the Three Stooges to Carol Burnett and Mel Brooks! Join Emmy award-winning writer and Second City instructor, Joe Janes, as we watch classic comedians and discuss why we love them.

Register for this program on February 3 >>>

A second virtual Chicago-based conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Led by Kseniia Asefa, LPC and Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC. First Tuesday of the month.

Registration required: 773.508.1144 or 773.508.1149

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Virtual Zoomers Cafe invites you to join us for stimulating conversation while making social connections. Zoomers Café offers a light-hearted place for friendly chat on assorted topics.

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

Join Simone Lanna for a virtual tour of the Caravaggio’s life in Rome. Carvaggio was one of the most important painters of the Baroque, his paintings are so unique and impressive. His use of realism, light, and darkness in art was revolutionary. His life was a catastrophic succession of fame and tragic events. We’ll explore the events that brought him to become a murderer and the mysterious circumstances that lead to his death.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in Township.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

Join us for our cyber movie club, Monday at the Movies!
On the second Monday of each month, we’ll explore groundbreaking films, musicals, historical biographies, animation, American classics, and so much more! We’ll learn little known facts about the film and actors and enjoy clips from the movie. This will be a fun program whether you’ve never seen each month’s movie or have watched it 100 times! You can rent movies from your local library, Amazon Video, YouTube, or iTunes.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join Jay Lewkowitz, CJE Volunteer, and Bob Watkins, CJE Life Enrichment Concierge, for a discussion on all things pertaining to men. We will establish a respectful safe space for men to talk, discuss how men are adapting to the changing world, aging, and listen to other men’s voices. Please also bring your suggestions for future discussions!

Join Paul Czajkowski for this midweek pick me up fitness class that incorporates breath work, yoga, gentle strength training, dancing, marching and walking! This is the perfect class for people wanting to get back into fitness, need help with arthritis relief or just want to enjoy movement and exercise.

Come join us every Wednesday morning to get you through the weekday slump.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

Join CJE SeniorLife for our next Book Club discussion!

Book Title: Violeta
Book Author: Isabel Allende

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in Township.

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Starting this January, every last Wednesday of the Month!

Join Beatrice DeFranco for a comprehensive Yoga, QiGong and Tai Chi fusion practice. Enjoy mindful movement, learn methods to enhance your physicality and improve your vitality.

During January, many people really start feeling the stiffness of their joints. Let’s explore practical strategies you can apply to yourself or a loved one to ease into comfort.

Last Wednesday of the month, 1-2 pm

Join Casey Shipman for a presentation and discussion on female leaders and activists from ancient Greece to today. Learn about the female artists, politicians and inventors who have shaped our world in so many ways and how we can continue to celebrate them.

Recommended readings and videos will also be included to learn more about the women we admire.

Join us for a fun and engaging art-based program to explore ideas and spark dialogue!

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Thursday program is sponsored by Niles Township Government and is geared towards participants in who live in Township.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

An informative and educational program for older adults and those that care for them.

This virtual presentation will answer these questions:

Paul Czajkowski, a yoga and mindfulness instructor, will lead exercises like breathwork and meditation to help support mental health, cope with stress, and change habitual thinking.

Join Kate for a class focusing on strength and balance. Recommended exercise equipment includes a sturdy chair, weights (soup cans or water bottles work!), resistance bands (a hand towel or necktie works!), and a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Program generously funded by Niles Township.

My Go-To Place is a weekly drop-in social event where participants enjoy programming that includes education, socialization and art. Check www.cje.net/cyberclub for weekly program descriptions. Our Tuesday program is brought to you in conjunction with JCC Community Tuesdays.

Join Jay Lewkowitz, CJE Volunteer, and Bob Watkins, CJE Life Enrichment Concierge, for a discussion on all things pertaining to men. We will establish a respectful safe space for men to talk, discuss how men are adapting to the changing world, aging, and listen to other men’s voices. Please also bring your suggestions for future discussions!

A second virtual Chicago-based conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Led by Kseniia Asefa, LPC and Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC. First Tuesday of the month.

Registration required: 773.508.1144 or 773.508.1149

Virtual Zoomers Cafe invites you to join us for stimulating conversation while making social connections. Zoomers Café offers a light-hearted place for friendly chat on assorted topics.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Join us for our cyber movie club, Monday at the Movies!
On the second Monday of each month, we’ll explore groundbreaking films, musicals, historical biographies, animation, American classics, and so much more! We’ll learn little known facts about the film and actors and enjoy clips from the movie. This will be a fun program whether you’ve never seen each month’s movie or have watched it 100 times! You can rent movies from your local library, Amazon Video, YouTube, or iTunes.

Research has shown that interacting with a pet can help older adults elevate their mood, strengthen their cognitive skills, and engage with others.

Join us—and our pets—for a virtual get-together in which we will meet new people, laugh together, and share pictures, memories, and stories.

Starting this January, every last Wednesday of the Month!

Join Beatrice DeFranco for a comprehensive Yoga, QiGong and Tai Chi fusion practice. Enjoy mindful movement, learn methods to enhance your physicality and improve your vitality.

During January, many people really start feeling the stiffness of their joints. Let’s explore practical strategies you can apply to yourself or a loved one to ease into comfort.

Last Wednesday of the month, 1-2 pm

Join Casey Shipman for a presentation and discussion on female leaders and activists from ancient Greece to today. Learn about the female artists, politicians and inventors who have shaped our world in so many ways and how we can continue to celebrate them.

Recommended readings and videos will also be included to learn more about the women we admire.

A second virtual Chicago-based conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Led by Kseniia Asefa, LPC and Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC. First Tuesday of the month.

Registration required: 773.508.1144 or 773.508.1149

Virtual Zoomers Cafe invites you to join us for stimulating conversation while making social connections. Zoomers Café offers a light-hearted place for friendly chat on assorted topics.