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Welcome to our virtual community programs page!

We offer both live scheduled programs as well as recorded programs that may be viewed any time. For live programming, you can join us from a telephone, tablet or computer. Scroll through our pages and links and you are sure to find something that piques your interest. Have an idea for us? Email us at community.engagement@cje.net.

Our Cyber Club pages are constantly being updated with new programs and videos so check back often!

JOIN OUR DAILY ACTIVITIES

Mondays

Let’s Talk About Science and Medicine

Mondays at 10 am

Let's Talk About Science and Medicine is going to take a Summer break and will return in September.

Move It Monday—Strength & Balance

Mondays at 11:30 am
Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance.

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 on:
No class on May 30
No class on June 6
June 13 >>>
June 20 >>>
June 27 >>>
No class on July 4
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No class on September 5
No class on September 26
No class on October 10 & 17
No class on December 26

Monday at the Movies

2nd Monday of each month, at 1 pm
We’ll explore groundbreaking films, musicals, historical biographies, animation, American classics, and so much more!

On Monday, June 13, join us for a discussion on the Academy Award winner “Norma Rae”. This film is the story of a young single mother and textile worker who agrees to help unionize her mill despite the problems and dangers involved and is based on real life events.
June 13 >>>

On Monday, July 18, join us for a discussion on “Julie and Julia”. Julia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book.
July 18 >>>

August 8 >>>

Yiddish Tish

Tuesdays at 11 am
Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for all things Yiddish—from cultural discussions to movies.
May 31 >>>
June 7 >>>
June 14 >>>
June 21 >>>
June 28 >>>
July 5 >>>
July 12 >>>
July 19 >>>
July 26 >>>

No class September 27
No class October 11 & 18

Community Tuesdays—My Go-To Place

2nd & 4th Tuesday at 12 pm

Tuesday, May 31—Community Tuesdays My Go-To Place invites you to join Kurt Loeffler for a lecture that celebrates the monumental musical contributions of African Americans.

Register for May 31 >>>

Tuesday, June 14—Community Tuesdays My Go-To Place invites you to join Kurt Loeffler for a fascinating lecture on the lives of Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller.

Register for June 14 >>>

Tuesday, June 28—Community Tuesdays My Go-To Place invites you to join Hugh Leeman as we examine symbolism, realism, and the story that gave birth to globalization.

Register for June 28 >>>

Find Summer in-person programs >>>

The Men(sch) Bunch

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:30-2:30 pm

Join CJE Volunteer, Jay Lewkowitz, for a discussion on all things pertaining to men.

May 24 >>>
June 14 >>>
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July 12 >>>
July 26 >>>
August 9 >>>
August 23 >>>

Virtual Zoomers Cafe

1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm
Join Virtual Zoomers Cafe with My Go-To Place invites you to join us for a light-hearted place for friendly chat on assorted topics, stimulating conversation while making social connections.

Register for this program:
June 7 >>>
July 5 >>>

Recharge Your Batteries

Wednesdays at 11 am
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.

Register for this class on:
May 25 >>>
June 1 >>>
June 8 >>>
June 15 >>>
June 22 >>>
June 29 >>>
July 6 >>>
July 13 >>>
July 20 >>>
July 27 >>>

No class on October 5

Women We Admire

Join Casey Shipman for a presentation and discussion on female leaders and activists from ancient Greece to today.

Register for this event on:
June 1 >>>
June 29 >>>
July 27 >>>
August 31 >>>

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Artsy Talks with CJE

Every Thursday at 10 am
Artsy Talks offers older adults and their caregivers an opportunity to engage and socialize live each week on Zoom.

Register for our weekly class:
May 26 >>>
June 2 >>>
June 9 >>>
June 16 >>>
June 23 >>>
June 30 >>>
July 7 >>>
July 14 >>>
July 21 >>>
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No class on November 24

CJE's Virtual Book Club

3rd Thursday at 11 am

Book Club is going to take a Summer break and will return in September.

My Go-To Place

Thursdays at 1 pm

Thursday, May 26—My Go-To Place invites you to join us for Visions of Cities. Professor Catherine Zurybida will lead us through a fascinating lecture including historic photos on the unique cultures and imagery that cities present.

Register for this event on May 26 >>>

Thursday, June 2—My Go-To Place invites you to join us for a live virtual performance with the Kurt Loeffler Trio featuring Deane Myers on piano, Julie Ponce on bass and vocals and Kurt Loeffler on percussion. The trio will present a performance and lecture from the Great American Songbook featuring Broadway standards and jazz improvisation.

Register for this event on June 2 >>>

Thursday, June 9—My Go-To Place invites you to join Canadian musician Rob Lutes for The Stories Behind the Songs.This program takes participants through the history of popular music in America and Canada—from its earliest iterations in the 18th and 19th centuries through the flowering of genres like blues, ragtime, country, rock 'n' roll, and more.

Register for this event on June 9 >>>

Thursday, June 23—My Go-To Place invites you to join Lyric Opera Stage Artists for a Live musical performance.

Register for this event on June 30 >>>

Thursday, June 30—My Go-To Place invites you to join us for musical lecture about Joan Baez, Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell.

Register for this event on June 30 >>>

Fit Friday with Kate—Strength & Balance

Fridays at 9 am
Join us for a class focusing on strength and balance.

Register for our weekly class on:
May 27 >>>
June 3 >>>
June 10 >>>
June 24 >>>
July 1 >>>
July 8 >>>
July 15> >>
July 22 >>>
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Mindfulness with Chloe

Fridays at 10 am
Chloe Gremaud, LCSW from CJE SeniorLife’s Counseling Services will lead group participants in mindfulness exercises that help support mental wellness. Building the ability to stay present can help participants to cope with stress and uncertainty and reduce negative thinking.

Join our Zoom meetings.

Classic Comedy: Still Funny Today

Every first Friday of the month at 1pm
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:
June 3 >>>
July 1 >>>

Avoiding Cyber Scams

Learn how to identify and avoid cyber scams to keep your computer healthy and your personal information safe.

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Education

Through our virtual education programs, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and practices or keep improving on skills you already have. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification bell to be notified every time we add a new video!

Wellness

Take care of your health with simple and attainable practices for your mind, body and spirit through exercise, yoga and meditation. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification bell to be notified every time we add a new video!

Arts and Crafts

Through our virtual arts and crafts programs, you have the opportunity to learn how to create fun, new projects at home. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification bell to be notified every time we add a new video!

Virtual Culture and Travel Activities

From popular museums and zoos to U.S. national parks and world-renowned travel destinations, we’ve pulled some of our favorite activities from the web for you to enjoy right at home. Add some of these virtual attractions to your bucket list today!

Yiddish Tish group was a wonderful discovery! Charming host & friendly participants...Inspirational photographic presentation.
P.D.

Great 1st Move It Monday class! Thanks soooo much! Stimulating, invigorating, challenging…able to do it at 79!Great start to my Monday! Hope to return & will recommend these classes to others. BRAVO CJE!
P.D.

Thank you, this was so informative and entertaining.
S.E.

What a wealth of knowledge you shared with us. Thank you.
H.L.

Thank you so much for this program, professor Zurybida is great, learned from this. The slides are beautiful & she taught us about each one.
N.W.

Joining this book club gives me the opportunity to hear women of insight and intelligence. I never cease to learn from you all. Thank you so much.
D.S.

This is the kind of thing that brings joy, comfort, camaraderie, and sunshine to our otherwise drab days.
K.J.

Really great class, Beatrice is a great teacher. Thanks again for offering this class.
J.K.

Thanks so much for your help with another great "Monday at the Movies" presentation! Please kindly thank the other wonderful presenter today too, for all her great research and entertaining facts on "Walk the Line" and other past movies you both have reviewed. It had been some time since I had seen this movie so it was fun to see and listen to some of the great Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash songs like "Ring of Fire", "Jackson" and "Get Rhythm" and also learn some fun new trivia about their lives. Thank you again for all your many wonderful contributions to CJE's diverse and enriching programming!
D.S.

I feel your CJE programs are an intellectual and emotional "oasis" during this pandemic and the very impressive variety in all aspects of our lives ( art, music, literature, our emotional, physical and spiritual well being, the sciences, cooking, the theater, the movies, the museums, and the exciting world wide virtual travel destinations to name a few) so enriching and inspirational. Thank you!
D.S.

Thank you, I loved Boston. Thank you CJE for everything you are doing during this stressful time.
S.

Thank you so much for all the beautiful music. Everyone is so very talented and inspirational to watch.
S. C.

My Mom used to sing this to me when I was young. It brought back many wonderful memories. Thank you.
D.

Great presentation! I learned a lot and such great music, thanks Kurt!
D.S.

This is the kind of thing that brings joy, comfort, camaraderie, and sunshine to our otherwise drab days.
K.J.

I'm so grateful for this "Arts with Amri" program—my Dad really enjoys it! And it’s really fun for me to see him participate.. We now look at art together during the week because I see how much enjoys talking about it.
A.D.

I attended "Move it Monday" and was very impressed with how well-planned the program was. I had purchased stretch-bands before, but had never gotten around to using them until this class. It showed me so many ways to use the bands! I'll continue to attend in the future. Thank you to the instructor, Kate!
F. M.

Thank you so much for these virtual programs! Very uplifting for all of us. I'm looking forward to the next one.
M.W.

Please, please pass on to the Lyric participants in today’s program how much we enjoyed each and every piece. Each performer gifted us with some of our favorites for our 64th. anniversary. Memorable!
D.S.

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