JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment

10/07/2026

🍂 Fall is here—and it’s the perfect time to try something new!

Looking for a fun way to stay active, creative, and connected this winter? JFCS Creative Aging Classes are back, with engaging classes beginning in November at locations across Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Whether you want to: 💃 Learn line dancing 🧘 Try Tai Chi 🎨 Get creative with an acrylic workshop 🀄 Learn Mahjong 🎭 Explore Readers Theatre

There’s something for every interest—and every class is a chance to meet new people, learn something new, and have fun along the way.

📅 November classes are coming up soon, so now is the time to register!

👉 Register at www.jfcsclasses.org

Questions? Contact Jennifer Brauner at [email protected] or 480-670-8073.

✨ Come learn. Create. Connect. Grow. Your next favorite class—and maybe some new friends—could be waiting for you!

10/06/2026

🥁 Drums for Life: Joy, Rhythm, and Connection with Folade 🥁

What an incredible start to our Drums for Life series at Dance Fusion! The room was filled with joyful rhythms, big smiles, and wonderful community energy. 🎶✨

This lively, interactive series welcomes adults of all ages to come together, make music, move, and connect. With accessible drumming activities, participants can enjoy relaxation, stress relief, improved coordination, and the simple happiness of creating something special as a group.

🎵 There’s still time to join the fun! Come experience the energy, laughter, and connection that make Drums for Life so special.

🥁 Join us next week! Register today by clicking the link below.

https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/sXLfBTS7/v5

09/30/2026

Today, the JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment kicked off our Watercolor Series at Congregation Beth Israel! 🖌️💙

We’re thrilled to see our community come together to explore their creativity, learn new techniques, and enjoy the joy of making art.

Over the next six weeks, this wonderful group will have the opportunity to create, connect, and discover where their creativity takes them. We can’t wait to see their beautiful artwork unfold! 🌈✨

Here’s to six weeks of creativity, connection, and artistic expression! 🎨

09/29/2026

🌿✨ Start Your Tuesday with Movement, Balance & Good Energy! ✨🌿

Ready to feel refreshed and centered? Join Ray for Tai Chi every Tuesday morning on Zoom!

🧘‍♀️ Gentle movement
🌸 Improve balance & flexibility
💚 Reduce stress and relax
💻 Conveniently from home!

📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 10:00–10:45 AM
💻 Zoom

Whether you’re new to Tai Chi or already love it, everyone is welcome!

👉 Register today and make Tai Chi part of your Tuesday routine! https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/JswjvJnz/v5

09/15/2026

💃🩰 Move, connect, and discover the joy of dance!
The JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment is excited to partner again with Ballet Arizona to offer two wonderful programs designed to promote movement, creativity, connection, and well-being. 🌟

✨ Creative Aging Through Dance
Explore creativity and self-expression through movement in a welcoming, supportive environment. No dance experience necessary!

🕺 Dance for Parkinson’s Disease
A specially designed dance program that offers participants living with Parkinson’s an opportunity to move, connect, and enjoy the benefits of dance in a supportive community.

📍 Both programs are held in Mesa at Child Crisis Arizona.

Ready to get moving? Learn more and register:

👉 Creative Aging Through Dance:
https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/4jqGXdnj/v5

👉 Dance for Parkinson’s Disease:
https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/X6xcjp8w/v5

Come dance with us, build community, and experience the joy of movement! 💙



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09/10/2026

Shanah Tovah from JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment! 🍯🍎

Wishing all who celebrate a sweet, healthy, and joyful New Year filled with meaningful connections, cherished moments, and many blessings.

L’Shanah Tovah U’Metukah! ❤️

09/02/2026

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08/17/2026

Celebrate, Create & Connect: Intergenerational Jewish Holiday Craft Series

Join us for a heartwarming series of intergenerational Jewish holiday programs brought to you by the JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment in partnership with the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework.

Each session invites children, adults, and skilled Pomegranate Guild artists to come together and explore a Jewish holiday through beautiful, hands-on needlepoint projects. You'll create meaningful, keepsake pieces while connecting across generations and passing down the art and heritage of Judaic needlecraft, one stitch at a time.

No prior experience needed, just curiosity, creativity, and a love for celebrating Jewish traditions in a warm, welcoming space.

The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework aims to pass needlework traditions to other generations by sharing the knowledge and techniques to create handcrafted items for Jewish ritual and cultural use, while sharing our joy in being Jewish.

What's included:
Holiday-themed fabric craft project
All materials covered in the registration fee
Guidance from experienced Judaic needlework artists
Intergenerational collaboration and connection
Open to ages 7 and up, adults and children welcome!
Program Sessions:
📅 November 15 — Hanukkah pouch for dreidel and gelt
📅 February 28 — Purim masks and groggers
📅 March 28 — Passover afikomen cover
$15 per person, per session — register for one or a few!

When registering, please indicate the number of adults and children attending so we can prepare materials for everyone.
Click on the link to register:

Join us for a heartwarming series of intergenerational Jewish holiday programs brought to you by the JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment in partnership with the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework.Each session invites children, adults, and skilled Pomegranate Guild artists to come together and expl...

07/28/2026

🌿 Discover the Benefits of Beginner’s Tai Chi with Master Ping Wei! 🌿Looking for a gentle and effective way to improve your balance, build strength, and support your overall well-being? Join us this August and September for a 6-week Beginner’s Tai Chi Series led by renowned Tai Chi Master Ping Wei.

Tai Chi is a time-honored practice enjoyed by millions around the world. Especially beneficial for older adults, Tai Chi has been shown to help improve balance, increase strength, and reduce the risk of falls—making it a wonderful practice for lifelong wellness.

With more than 40 years of experience, Master Ping Wei has been teaching at Paradise Valley Community College since 2005. His beginner-friendly approach focuses on proper body alignment, structural integrity, and balance, helping students build confidence and develop the foundational skills to continue practicing independently or with a group.

✨ Beginner’s Tai Chi Series Details
📅 Thursdays | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Beth El Congregation
1118 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Class Dates:
• August 6
• August 13
• August 20
• August 27
• September 3
• September 17
(No class on September 10)

Whether you’re looking to improve mobility, increase confidence, reduce stress, or try something new in a welcoming environment, this class is a wonderful place to begin.

🌟 Space is limited—register today and take the first step toward better balance, strength, and wellness!
Learn more and register here:

Tai Chi, as a martial art, is a modality used widely by seniors to improve their balance and to increase their strength. It has been investigated by leading medical research organizations for its efficacy to prevent falls in seniors. Ping Wei is a Tai Chi master with over 40 years of experience. He....

07/22/2026

🎶💃 Music, dancing, and cake… that’s what we call a party! 🎂🎉

Today, Carlos E Rivas had 50 of our friends at Kivel Campus of Care dancing, singing, laughing, and celebrating together. The energy was contagious, and before long, everyone was on their feet—including the staff! ❤️

There’s nothing better than seeing so many smiling faces enjoying great music, delicious cake, and wonderful company. Thank you, Carlos, for bringing so much joy to our day! 🎵✨