Start your wellness journey and unlock your potential with the Boulder JCC this new year with the following programs to help you improve your mental and physical self.
Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit
Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 | 10 – 11:30 am | $144
So teach us to number our days, so that we may get a heart of wisdom. Use all of our days – Psalms 90:12
The “Wise Aging” sessions will address many opportunities and challenges as we transition through the ‘third act of life.’ This program invites us to embrace life and live more mindfully, joyfully, and compassionately by offering powerful tools for expressing the wisdom of our own ripening lives. We will explore the pertinent issues of agin, incorporating mindfulness practices, journaling, meditation, art expression, and contemporary and core Jewish texts.
Bring a journal and pen, open to women ages 60+. Copy of Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit by R’ Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal
Facilitated by Rabbi Eva Sax-Bolder.
EXCHANGE: A Hub for Learning
3 weeks of classes on Wednesdays, January 15 – 29, and Mondays, January 27 – February 10, or 6 weeks of classes on Wednesdays, January 15 – February 19
Do you have a passion for learning? EXCHANGE: A Hub for Learning provides educational opportunities for adults (55+) to learn for the sake of learning. Check out our wide variety of fascinating in-person classes and meet others like you who love to learn, meet new people, and make great connections. Sign up for multiple classes in one day or the same week! If you want to learn more about EXCHANGE or become an instructor, email Arts, Culture, and Education Director Joy Alice Eisenhauer.
Daily Virtual Meditation
Weekly, Tuesday – Thursday | 9 – 9:30 am | FREE
The Boulder JCC offers a daily virtual meditation for those seeking connection and community. The 30-minute Zoom sessions will consist of several minutes of guidance and teaching, 18 minutes of silence, and ending with several minutes of optional sharing. The meditation will be co-facilitated by various meditation practitioners. Please join this evolving community if you want a peaceful way to start your day. Drop in once, or become a regular. No meditation experience is necessary to join us.
Monthly Meditation
Third Thursdays of the Month January and February | 9 – 9:30 am | FREE
Gathering in a community in this sacred space to meditate elevates the experience and builds connection. Join us for mediation in the Reb Zalman Library, facilitated by Lori Dube. These 30-minute meditations consist of several minutes of guidance and teaching, silence, optional sharing, and reciting the healing prayer and Kaddish for those in need. Feel free to drop in once or become a regular. No meditation experience is necessary.
Zoom option will also be available. You will only need to register once to attend every month, but you are not obligated to attend monthly.
Qi Gong
Wednesdays, January 8 – February 12 | 9:45 – 10:45 am | $90/session or pay by the class
Qi Gong is an ancient movement meditation practice created as part of the Chinese medicine system. Qi means “life-force energy” or “breath,” and Gong means “work.” Qi Gong’s practice utilizes postures in a rhythmic pattern to circulate qi through the body to maintain optimal health and vitality. There are more than 3000 styles of Qi Gong that are practiced for wellness, energy cultivation, and stress management. It can be practiced at any age, even seated in a chair. No prior experience or equipment is necessary.
Kaiut Yoga
Mondays, January 13 – February 24* | 9:30 – 10:30 | $75/session or $18/class
*The JCC is closed on January 20 and February 17
Kaiut yoga is a practice designed by chiropractor Francisco Kaiut that focuses on working the joints (instead of stretching the muscles). The format is highly accessible, regardless of flexibility, strength, age, or experience.
Lisa Joy Hanckel, C-IAYT, 200YTT, MSAc, LAc. is an internationally certified yoga therapist, experienced educator, and nationally board-certified acupuncturist practicing in Boulder, Colorado. Kaiut Yoga integrates her work of settling the nervous system with embodied movements that bring mobility and blood flow into the joints. She listens to each student’s concerns and carefully observes, meeting them where they are- any condition, age, shape, or size- so they can surrender into practice with gentleness and intelligence. Lisa’s classes combine her working knowledge of the human body with sensitivity, caring, and extensive yoga experience.
Pickleball
Lessons, Clinics, and Open Play | Monday – Friday
Discover the excitement of Pickleball at the Boulder JCC! Our expansive gymnasium features three indoor courts to accommodate players of all skill levels. With engaging programming led by a nationally-ranked Pickleball Pro, we’re dedicated to enhancing your game, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player. Explore our affordable offerings, which include open play sessions, lessons, and skill-building clinics tailored to your needs. Experience the thrill of Pickleball like never before. Email Maya Harvey to learn more about how you can get involved.