Adult Programs
Fitness and Aquatics
We take a comprehensive body and mind approach with all of our programs. Our fitness and wellness team has degrees, certifications and expertise in a broad scope of areas including physical therapy, exercise science, sports medicine, nutrition and dietetics, water sports, exercise physiology and sports injury, safety and recovery.
You may be interested in:
- Pickleball classes, clinics and leagues
- Arthritis, core and HIIT shallow water group exercise classes
- Personal training
- RecoveryZone with advanced restorative equipment
- Yoga, Pilates, Tai chi, Pure strength, Pop Zumba Low impact cardio and weights and more
Learning and Conversations
Our hands-on classes help spark your inner self and engage your mind. No matter your age or experience, discover new interests and hobbies through art classes,
card and tile games, book clubs and Israeli dance. If you enjoy dialogue about current events and historical context, we have a variety of classes that will engage your mind and expand your
views.
Men’s Club
The J’s Men’s Club offers an opportunity to connect with peers and discuss a variety of interesting and topical issues. Participants socialize, share
ideas and listen to guest speakers. Most members are retired, have a wide variety of hobbies and are active volunteers in the community.
U.S. Masters Swim
This program is for dedicated, adult swimmers who want to experience an intense workout while advancing your swimming technique and skills. Level 1 Master Coach Laura Wright provides instruction and workouts tailored to each swimmer's individual ability. The goal is for you to become a more efficient and advanced swimmer.
Jewish Education
The J brings people of all ages together with activities that bridge the generation gap. From holiday celebrations to challah-making workshops we encourage the community to share experiences that unite the young and the young at heart. Our engaging adult programs include art classes, news and current events discussions, lectures, book club gatherings and classes on Judaism that explore Jewish history, life cycle events and Torah study.
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.
Cleveland Jewish FilmFest
Watch a diverse, international selection of dramas, documentaries, shorts and TV series that explore, educate, entertain and provoke discussion on the Jewish and Israeli experiences. From dramatic to humorous, we screen powerful and award-winning films for all movie lovers.
Featured Classes
Camps, Adult
08/14/2025 - 08/18/2025
An overnight camp program for adults with disabilities.
Experience all the fun of Camp Wise and meet new friends at this overnight vacation in the woods for adults with disabilities. Enjoy sports, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, lake activities and more!
Camps, Adult
08/22/2025 - 08/23/2025
A relaxing weekend get-away in Chardon for women.
Relax, unplug and enjoy adult time at Camp Wise. Join us for a fabulous all-inclusive weekend that will leave you feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. Relax at the pool, enjoy a massage, get creative in the art shack and meet some new friends.
Camps, Adult
08/23/2025 - 08/23/2025
A relaxing weekend get-away in Chardon for women.
Relax, unplug and enjoy adult time at Camp Wise. Join us for a fabulous all-inclusive weekend that will leave you feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. Relax at the pool, enjoy a massage, get creative in the art shack and meet some new friends.
Camps, Adult
08/22/2025 - 08/24/2025
A relaxing weekend get-away in Chardon for women.
Relax, unplug and enjoy adult time at Camp Wise. Join us for a fabulous all-inclusive weekend that will leave you feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. Relax at the pool, enjoy a massage, get creative in the art shack and meet some new friends.
Fitness, Adult
08/10/2025 - 08/31/2025
Led by a Certified Personal Trainer. Build strength, stability and confidence in this course designed to help prevent falls with guided exercises, mobility work and proven safety strategies.
Stay steady on your feet with this 4-week course led by a Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Specialist. Improve balance, build strength and learn real-world techniques to prevent falls—plus take home practical tools like a Fall Safety Checklist and Safe Floor Recovery tips.
Fitness, Adult
08/21/2025 - 09/25/2025
An inspiring six-week course on yoga, nutrition & wellness
The goal of this program is to use Yoga to teach methods for maintaining and improving: strength, balance and flexibility, for bone health, and for prevention of falls. No prior yoga practice is required and multiple levels of flexibility and strength are expected. Proper posture and alignment will be taught to help learn how to twist and forward fold. Discussion of nutrition will include calcium, Vitamin D and protein needs as we age. The safe use of weights and aerobic exercise in aging will be discussed and demonstrated.
Adult Programming Leadership
Julia DiBaggio
Creative Aging Manager
216-831-0700 ext. 1014
Sarah Jaffe Kasdan
Director of Jewish Life and Culture
216-593-6288
Jill Rembrandt
Sr. Director of Jewish Life, Arts & Culture and Creative Aging
216-593-6254
Kate Toohig
Director of Wellness and Engagement
216-593-6265
Rich Zatta
Director of Fitness
216-593-6298