Creative Aging
Creative Aging
Creative Aging is not just about creative expression; it’s about living life to the fullest, celebrating individuality, fostering connections, and embracing the joy of lifelong learning. Creative Aging fosters a welcoming environment for all individuals to live their best lives through learning new skills, keeping active, and most importantly, socializing. Below is registration for all Creative Aging programs.
PrimeTime Wellness Club
The Primetime Wellness Club at the Mandel JCC is a twice-monthly program designed for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session includes guided movement, a healthy lunch, and fun, engaging activities that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being – all in a warm, welcoming
community setting.
Lunch Plus
Lunch Plus is an opportunity for individuals ages 60 and over as well as adults with disabilities to socialize, learn, explore and enjoy a Kosher lunch together. Through interactive programming, we help foster relationships and strengthen bonds between and among generations – reducing isolation and loneliness while increasing self-esteem and connectedness. For calendars and menus, click below.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
12/01/2025 - 12/15/2025
Dive deep into significant moments in history and how they shape our present with historian and educator Terry Pollack.
Join us while historian and educator Terry Pollack, unravels the historical context behind today’s national events. This is your chance to dive deep into significant moments in history and how they shape our present! Engage in lively discussions, share your insights and pose your burning questions. We foster an open environment for learning without endorsing any political candidates, platforms or issues.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
12/17/2025 - 12/17/2025
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. This week's topic: History of Hough Bakery
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request. This week's topic: History of Hough Bakery presented by Western Reserve Historical Society
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
12/03/2025 - 12/17/2025
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social.
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
12/03/2025 - 12/03/2025
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. This week's topic: Brain Aerobics
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request. This week's topic: Brain Aerobics
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
11/05/2025 - 05/06/2026
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social.
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
01/07/2026 - 01/21/2026
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social.
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
01/21/2026 - 01/21/2026
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social.
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
01/07/2026 - 01/07/2026
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social.
Welcome to your new Wednesday ritual – a curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. Each session includes: 45 minutes of guided movement, 45 minutes for lunch, 60 minutes for engaging talks and activities. Transportation is available upon request.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
02/11/2026 - 02/11/2026
Learn to design and print your own personalized notecards using foam plates, inks and papers. All materials provided.
Participants will use pencils to incise foam printing plates with a design of their creation and print their designs on notecards. Sample cards will be shown that have been printed with simple typography – one or two initials, for example. Sample alphabets will be provided to help participants trace the letterforms to create their designs. All necessary materials, including inks, papers, and tools, will be provided.
Jewish Life, K-12, Arts and Ideas, Adult
01/13/2026 - 02/17/2026
Create stunning resin art in this three-part workshop with local artist Jenny Kaplan. Class meets 1/13, 1/27 and 2/17.
Discover the beauty of resin art in this beginner-friendly, three-part class led by local artist Jenny Kaplan. Together we’ll explore the basics of working with resin and create personalized pieces of jewelry and Judaica. Each session you will leave with your handcrafted creations. Class meets 1/13, 1/27 and 2/17.
Jewish Life, K-12, Arts and Ideas, Adult
02/17/2026 - 02/17/2026
Create stunning resin art in this workshop with local artist Jenny Kaplan.
Discover the beauty of resin art in this beginner-friendly, three-part class led by local artist Jenny Kaplan. Together we’ll explore the basics of working with resin and create personalized pieces of jewelry and Judaica. Each session you will leave with your handcrafted creations. Class meets 2/17. (You can sign up for the whole series, just search "Resin" and all the options will appear)
Jewish Life, K-12, Arts and Ideas, Adult
01/13/2026 - 01/13/2026
Create stunning resin art in this workshop with local artist Jenny Kaplan.
Discover the beauty of resin art in this beginner-friendly, three-part class led by local artist Jenny Kaplan. Together we’ll explore the basics of working with resin and create personalized pieces of jewelry and Judaica. Each session you will leave with your handcrafted creations. Class meets 1/13. (You can sign up for the whole series, just search "Resin" and all the options will appear)
Jewish Life, K-12, Arts and Ideas, Adult
01/27/2026 - 01/27/2026
Create stunning resin art in this workshop with local artist Jenny Kaplan.
Discover the beauty of resin art in this beginner-friendly, three-part class led by local artist Jenny Kaplan. Together we’ll explore the basics of working with resin and create personalized pieces of jewelry and Judaica. Each session you will leave with your handcrafted creations. Class meets 1/27. (You can sign up for the whole series, just search "Resin" and all the options will appear)
Creative Aging Leadership
Julia Dibaggio
Creative Aging Manager
216-831-0700 ext. 1014
Funding Provided By
- Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
- Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services
- Jewish Federation of Cleveland
- Mandel Jewish Community Center