Explore some of the great choral works including selections from Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Faure, Rachmaninoff, Vaughn-Williams, and John Adams. No background necessary - just a passion for music and a desire to learn.  Michael Reingold, Assistant Director of the JCC Thurnauer School of Music will be your guide.  Michael is a French Hornist with degrees from Stanford and SUNY Stony Brook and has been performing with orchestras since he was 10 years old.  He has taught the popular series,  My Favorite Composers  at the JCC for 8 years, for which he was praised for his musical knowledge and enthusiasm. Classes are appropriate for both the novice and experienced music lover and feature audio and video recordings.  Class size is limited, so sign up soon.

with Stan Goldberg

Extra, Extra, read all about it!  Keep up with the latest headlines and talk about local, national and international news and issues that concern you. Stan will lead our discussion on various topics from sports and entertainment to business and politics. We’ll provide the coffee, you bring snacks or lunch. 

The 2^nd Monday of every month starting Monday, October 11 

with Charles McSorley

Join us for a revealing presentation on his remarkable life.  Learn how he coped with late 19^th century corporate corruption, an energy crisis and contaminated food supply, all while guiding the country from a primarily rural landscape to a more complex urban jungle.  Discover how he dealt with other major players of his day including J.P. Morgan and socialist Eugene V. Debs. Q & A will follow presentation.

Co-sponsored by the NJ Speakers Bureau

with Cantor Regina Lambert-Hayut

Explore the many modes of Thanksgiving in Jewish liturgy through text study and music. Neither Hebrew proficiency nor musical ability required.

Cosponsored with the Senior Adult Department