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.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

05/21/2025 - 05/21/2025

An art appreciation class for adults presented by Cleveland Museum of Art that focuses on goods traded between Asia and Europe.

The Cleveland Museum of Art will bring Chinese and Dutch art to The J for an engaging program that features items such as Chinese silk, Dutch ceramics and Japanese enamelware. Throughout history, explorers have traveled to acquire "exotic" goods, using routes like the Silk Road and sea paths around Africa. We will examine the cultural exchanges and globalization involved in their creation and their relevance today. Participants can handle art objects and engage in observation and discussion.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

05/22/2025 - 05/22/2025

Gain essential knowledge on estate planning, understand the key differences between wills and trusts and explore strategies to safeguard your assets.

Discover the power of effective estate planning by joining our engaging workshop! In this dynamic session, you’ll explore the essential differences between wills and trusts, uncover strategies to safeguard your hard-earned savings and learn how to thoughtfully prepare for your beneficiaries. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take charge strategies to safeguard your hard-earned savings and learn how to thoughtfully prepare for your beneficiaries. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take charge of your estate and ensure your legacy. Join us for an enlightening experience that could make a lasting impact on your family's future!

Lunch Plus Programming

 Lunch Plus is an opportunity for individuals ages 60 and over and 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

Creative Aging Leadership

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
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