Adult Classes and Courses

Adults of all ages will find something wonderful at the JCC.

Here are but a few of the things you can do:

• Work out on the latest exercise and strength-training equipment in our
  spacious, light-filled fitness center
• Swim laps in the pool, sign up for that aquatics class you've had your eye on, or maybe do a little personal training in the water.
• Take a spinning class, hit the mats with Pilates, or fall in line with our boot camp or any of the other group fitness classes currently offered at the JCC.
• Discover our fantastic Les Mills group fitness classes, BODYPUMP™ and BODYVIVE™.
• Take up Israeli Dancing or join the Melton Adult Mini School for Jewish learning.
• Join The Center Women in volunteering to make a difference at our JCC.
• Take up table tennis (or wallyball) or drop in for a pick-up basketball game.
• Start personal training (we know you've wanted to for years).
•  Learn to play Mah Jongg.
• Meet a friend for lunch in our kosher dairy café, Sweet on You.

Melton Adult Mini-School
The Jewish Community Center and the Bureau of Jewish Education of UJF are proud to sponsor the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School in our community. A project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, these classes enable Jewish learners from all backgrounds to learn about our heritage and culture in challenging and inspiring courses of study. First year classes are offered on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings and begin in September. Space is limited, and enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis. $500 per year, 30 weekly sessions.

For more information, or to register, please contact Nancy Schiffman at 203-487-0941 or nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org.  

Jewish Education Courses for Adults 
The Stamford JCC has partnered with the Institute for Advanced Jewish Learning, an initiative of the Bureau of Jewish Education of United Jewish Federation. The program offers a variety of mini-courses, seminars (3- to 10-session units), and lectures from October 2010 through June 2011 on various days of the week, morning and evening classes. The main focus this year is Israel history, advocacy, and current events. We will also offer content ranging from philosophy and literature to the Bible and the Talmud. For information, contact Nancy Schiffman at 203-487-0941 or nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org.

November 7 Global Day of Jewish Learning
On that day, Jews all over the world will come together in their communities to study Jewish texts and teachings. The Global Day celebrates the completion of the Steinsaltz edition of the Talmud. Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz will complete his 45-volume translation and commentary of the Talmud in a Jerusalem ceremony (siyyum.) The purpose of the Global Day of Jewish Learning is to spark and nourish a love for Jewish learning and to celebrate the unity that Jewish learning can engender. Join us at the Stamford JCC as we unite with Jews around the world and share in a historic day of learning and community building. For more information, please contact Nancy Schiffman at 203-487-0941 or nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org or Dr. Ilana De Laney at 203-321-1373 ext 114 or ilana@ujf.org.

Tapestry
Saturday, November 20
6:45 p.m.
Join adults from all backgrounds and walks of Jewish life for an evening featuring Rabbis and Jewish educators
from across Judaism’s broad spectrum. M/NM $18.

Adult Fitness Classes

Visit our fitness pages for complete information on our fitness and recreation facilities and classes.

NEW! Multisport Swimming for Beginners
JCC Managing Director and USA Triathlon Coach Jon Stellwagen has developed a program that will take away all your fears of the open water and have you competing like a pro.  This class covers not only the fundamentals of swimming; it also teaches you how to apply those fundamentals when racing in a triathlon.  This 10 week program is open to all levels. Only pre-requisite: participants must be able to swim 4 laps consistently.
Tuesdays, 8:30 - 10 p.m.
Sept. 14 - Nov. 16
M $250 / NM $295 (10 sessions)

NEW! Multisport Cycle
This fall, the JCC will be taking our 150-member-strong JCC Multisport Cycling Program indoors. A first at the JCC, this ride will be designed to simulate riding outdoors. Members are welcome to use JCC indoor bikes along with bike trainers (supplied by members and the JCC). These 90-minute classes will vary in difficulty and format week to week and promise to have you prepared to handle the most challenging of race courses.
Mondays, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Sept. 13 - Dec. 27

Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 a.m.
Sept. 14 - Dec. 28

Single class coupon: M $20 / NM $28 • Pack of 10 coupons: M $160 / NM $240

NEW! Multisport Brick
What’s a Brick? A Brick Workout is a triathlon term describing any two workouts that are done within succession of one another. Our JCC Multisport Brick class will be designed around a weekly swim workout with alternating run or cycling programs to follow. This exciting class will help to build muscle endurance as well as mentally prepare you for race day. Open to all levels.

Wednesdays, 8 - 10 p.m.
Oct. 6 - Dec. 8

Thursdays 6 - 7 a.m.
Oct. 7 - Dec. 16

M $250 / NM $295 (10 sessions)

NEW! Women’s Multisport Swim Club
Women Only! The popularity of our Friday morning Multisport Swim was so overwhelming among JCC Women that we decided to add another class. Starting this fall the JCC will be offering a Women’s only Multisport-Beginners Swim on Thursday mornings. Additionally we will be offering a Friday morning Advanced women-only program.

Thursday 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Oct. 7 - Dec. 16

Friday 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Oct. 8 - Dec. 17

M $250 / NM $295 (10 sessions)

JCC offers group fitness classes for all ages and all fitness levels. We offer 50 or more ongoing weekly classes, including new classes such as TRX*, Boot Camp*, Kettlebells*, Yoga, Pilates, Group Cycling, Rebounding, Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Interval classes, Body Sculpting, Hi/Lo aerobics, and more. Click here for the current group fitness schedule and full class descriptions.

To receive monthly updates and day-to-day news from the fitness department, sign up at the fitness center desk or e-mail Jon Stellwagen at jstellwagen@stamfordjcc.org.

Pre-Natal Yoga
Adults at all stages of pregnancy
The perfect way to connect with your changing body and your growing baby during pregnancy. No prior yoga
experience is necessary.

Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 14 – Dec. 21 (No class Nov. 2)
M $224 / NM $280 (14 sessions)