Mandel JCC Destinations

Mandel JCC Destinations

For active, curious adults, Mandel JCC Destinations is a thoughtfully curated travel program that brings culture, discovery, and the arts to life. We take care of every detail so you can simply arrive, travel in comfort, and enjoy the experience.

What to Expect
• Round-trip transportation provided by Mandel JCC
• Travel via air-conditioned motorcoach bus with restroom
• Kosher meals
• Departure and return at the front entrance (unless otherwise noted)
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

For more information or to secure your spot, contact Julia DiBaggio:  216-593-6283  jdibaggio@mandeljcc.org

Holden Arboretum, Kirtland, OH

Wednesday, June 3 • 10:30 am - 2:45 pm
Member $40 / Community $50

Join us for “Plants at War,” exploring how plants supported efforts during World Wars I and II, from victory gardens to battlefield medicine. We’ll begin with a guided movement class.

• Walking level: 3 (active)
• Kosher lunch provided
• A program of PrimeTime Wellness Club

Trip Complete

Journey Through Jewish Cleveland Bus Tour

Wednesday, June 10 • 10 am - 3 pm
Mandel JCC & Siegal Members $80 / Community $90
Pick-up/drop-off at Siegal Lifelong Learning,
25700 Science Park Drive, Beachwood

Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, leads an inspiring bus tour exploring the history of Jewish Cleveland.

• Walking level: 1 (easy)
• Kosher boxed lunch, snacks and beverages provided

Trip Complete

Ann Arbor Arts Festival, Ann Arbor, MI

Thursday, July 16 • 7:30 am - 7 pm
Member $50 / Community $62

Travel to Ann Arbor, MI for the largest arts festival in the country. Enjoy a day exploring art, crafts, and food. We’ll provide transportation and a light kosher breakfast before departure.

• Walking level: 3 (active)
• Lunch on your own – available at the festival for purchase
• Bus ride approximately 2 hours, 45 minutes

Trip Complete

Chautauqua Institute, Chautauqua, NY

Monday, August 3 • 7:15 am - 9 pm
Member $125 / Community $165 

Spend a day at the historic Chautauqua Institution, featuring a keynote lecture by Ken Burns.

• Walking level: 2 (moderate)
• Three kosher meals provided
• Bus ride approximately 2 hours

Trip Complete

Kent State Fashion Museum, Kent, OH

Wednesday, August 12 • 10 am - 3 pm
Member $40 / Community $50

Visit the Kent State University Museum, featuring its renowned fashion collection. We’ll see Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home and begin with a guided movement class.

• Walking level: 1 (easy)
• Kosher lunch provided
• A program of PrimeTime Wellness Club

Trip Complete

Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult

12/08/2026 - 12/08/2026

Stark County day trip featuring the First Ladies Library, Canton Museum of Art, and creative activities.

Enjoy a memorable day exploring three of Stark County’s distinctive attractions. Begin at the National First Ladies Library & Museum in Canton, where visitors can discover the lives and accomplishments of America’s First Ladies through engaging exhibits and historic artifacts. Then visit the Canton Museum of Art to explore contemporary and regional artwork, followed by a hands-on activity that inspires creativity. This trip combines history, art, and fun for all ages. Round-trip transportation provided.

Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult

10/28/2026 - 10/28/2026

Enjoy a day trip to Pittsburgh featuring the Heinz History Center and the National Aviary.

Spend a fun and educational day exploring Pittsburgh’s history and wildlife. Begin at the Heinz History Center, Pennsylvania’s largest history museum, where interactive exhibits highlight the people, innovations, and stories that shaped Western Pennsylvania. Then visit the National Aviary, home to more than 500 birds from around the world, for up-close encounters with colorful species in immersive habitats. This easy day trip combines culture, discovery, and family-friendly adventure. Includes two kosher meals and round-trip transportation.

Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult

10/12/2026 - 10/12/2026

Free workshop with acclaimed Israeli artist Hanoch Piven exploring identity and creativity through playful collage.

Join acclaimed Israeli artist Hanoch Piven for a free, hands-on workshop exploring his playful approach to creating portraits through collage. Piven will share stories from his life in and out of Israel, and invite participants to reflect on how places and experiences shape our identities. No artistic experience required! Made possible by @Akiva.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

10/22/2026 - 11/19/2026

Explore America's founding, its triumphs, contradictions, and enduring legacy with instructor Steve Schecter.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of America's Founding: As America marks its 250th anniversary, explore the ideas, challenges, and contradictions that shaped the nation. Examine the unique character of the thirteen colonies, the creation of the Union, and the lasting legacies of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Join instructor Steve Schecter for a thoughtful look at the triumphs, struggles, and enduring impact of America’s founding.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

09/15/2026 - 10/20/2026

Learn the basics of Mah Jongg, a social four-player tile game of skill and strategy. This introductory class covers the rules, strategies, switching hands, and guided play.

Mah Jongg is a popular tile-based game that combines skill, strategy, and social interaction. This highly social game is played around a table with four players. This introductory class will teach the basic rules of play, strategies, tips, switching hands, and more. Spend the first four weeks learning the game, followed by two weeks of guided game play with instructional support available.

Jewish Life, K-12, Arts and Ideas, Adult

09/16/2026 - 09/30/2026

Learn papercutting basics and create your own paper-cut artwork. Supplies provided.

Three-part workshop series led by artist Nancy Schwartz-Katz. Learn the basics of papercutting and create your own paper-cut artwork. All supplies provided.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

09/28/2026 - 11/16/2026

Engage in lively discussion, share your insights, and ask questions with historian and educator Terry Pollack.

Explore the connections between history and current events with historian and educator Terry Pollack. Through engaging presentations and lively discussion, gain historical perspective on today’s headlines while sharing insights and asking questions in an interactive learning environment.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

12/02/2026 - 12/16/2026

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. December 2, features author Merryl Goldberg, discussing her book, "Notes of Deception, How a Quartet of American Musicians Outwitted the KGB". December 16, we'll learn about the Industrial History of Cleveland.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

02/03/2027 - 02/17/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. February brings the Western Reserve Historical Society for two exciting talks. February 3, we'll honor African American History, and Cleveland inventor, Garrett Morgan. February 17, they'll discuss Battle for the Ballot: Cleveland's Suffragist Movement.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/04/2026 - 05/05/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

01/06/2027 - 01/20/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. January 6, we'll hear the tales from, "Against All Odds: Four Teenagers Escape the Holocaust". January 20, Dr. Roxanne Sukol will discuss the Pillars of Wellness.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

03/03/2027 - 03/17/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. March 3, Women in History will lead a fun theatrical presentation on First Lady's Tea. March 17 we'll learn about the Historical Women in Mathmatics.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

05/05/2027 - 05/19/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. The Western Reserve Historical Society closes our series with two May presentations. May 5 they'll talk about Jazz in Cleveland. May 19 is an interactive session, Murder in the Limelight: A Show-Stopping Mystery.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/04/2026 - 11/18/2026

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

04/07/2027 - 04/07/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. Women in History will share a performance on the Revolutionary Tea Party.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

12/16/2026 - 12/16/2026

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. We'll learn about the Industrial History of Cleveland.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

12/02/2026 - 12/02/2026

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Prime Time Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session includes guided movement, a healthy lunch, and fund, engaging activities. Author Merryl Goldeberg will discuss her book, "Notes of Deception, How a Quartet of American Musicians Outwitted the KGB".

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

02/17/2027 - 02/17/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. Learn about Battle for the Ballot: Cleveland's Suffragist Movement.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

02/03/2027 - 02/03/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. Learn about Cleveland inventor, Garrett Morgan.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

01/20/2027 - 01/20/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. Dr. Sukol will share the Pillars of Wellness.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

01/06/2027 - 01/06/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. David Minc will share his families story, "Against All Odds: Four Teenagers Escape the Holocaust."

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

03/17/2027 - 03/17/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. Learn about Historical Women in Mathematics.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

03/03/2027 - 03/03/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. Women in History will present a lively performance on First Lady's Tea.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

05/19/2027 - 05/19/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. The Western Reserve Historical Society will lead us in an interactive program, Murder in the Limelight: A Show-Stopping Mystery.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

05/05/2027 - 05/05/2027

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. The Western Reserve Historical Society will present on Jazz in Cleveland.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/18/2026 - 11/18/2026

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection. Learn about the Return of the Eastern Bluebird from the Holden Arboretum.

Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult

11/04/2026 - 11/04/2026

Active adults stay sharp, strong, and connected with movement, healthy lunch, learning, wellness, and community.

The Primetime Wellness Club is a twice-monthly program for active adults looking to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session features guided movement, a healthy Kosher lunch, and fun, engaging activities promoting physical wellness, lifelong learning, and community connection.

Fitness, Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult

09/17/2026 - 09/17/2026

Join fellow seniors for a day of engaging lectures, fitness classes, and a kosher lunch that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.

Feed your mind, body, and soul by joining fellow seniors for a day of lectures, fitness classes, and a kosher lunch. Enjoy chair exercises, Prime Time, and Tai Chi. Explore topics like navigating the healthcare system and building healthy brain habits, and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Cleveland Jewish FilmFest.

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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