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.
Early Childhood, Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas
03/29/2026 - 03/29/2026
Celebrate Passover at The J with hands-on activities for young families!
Celebrate Passover at The J with hands-on activities for young families!
Arts and Ideas, Adult
04/22/2026 - 04/22/2026
Presented by KeyBank, this course shows how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Presented by KeyBank, this course will help you understand identity theft. Learn how to recognize different types of identity theft and take practical steps to protect your personal information.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
05/13/2026 - 05/13/2026
Presented by KeyBank, this course will help you plan for retirement with confidence.
Presented by KeyBank, this course will help you evaluate key factors in planning for retirement. Learn how to estimate retirement expenses, maximize savings, and set meaningful financial goals.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
03/30/2026 - 05/18/2026
Explore pivotal moments from the past and their impact on today's world with historian Terry Pollack.
Join historian and educator Terry Pollack as he explores the context behind today’s national events. Participants will examine pivotal moments from the past and engage in lively discussion about how they continue to shape our world today.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
04/03/2026 - 05/15/2026
This class explores the failures that left the United States vulnerable to the Attack on Pearl Harbor, the experiences of those who lived through it, and the aftermath.
Why was the United States unprepared for the Attack on Pearl Harbor? This class examines the flawed decision-making, cultural stereotypes, and misjudgments behind the disaster, along with the experiences of those who lived through the attack and its immediate aftermath. In the final session, we compare these failures with the arrogance many Americans displayed in the summer of 2001, highlighting parallels with the September 11 attacks.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
04/15/2026 - 04/15/2026
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
05/06/2026 - 05/20/2026
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
05/06/2026 - 05/06/2026
A curated wellness experience designed exclusively for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong and social. This week's topic: Eliot Ness & the Torso Murders
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
05/20/2026 - 05/20/2026
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.
Creative Aging Leadership
Julia DiBaggio
Creative Aging Manager
216-593-6283
Lynne Yulish
Lunch Plus Coordinator
216-593-6246
Ava Propper
Philanthropy, Creative Aging and Arts, Administrative Associate
216-593-1301
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
