Personal Enrichment Workshops

Physical Conditioning & Wellness

JCC offers state of the art fitness equipment, with personal attention to individual’s needs and fitness goals. Participants will receive orientation on fitness equipment, optional physical fitness testing, a body composition test and written exercise program upon request. Participants are welcome to sign up each semester. The workshop activity will take place in the JCC McGrann Fitness Center.  Call 786-2338 or 786-2232 for an orientation appt. 

CED 607 701
Fitness Center Staff
June – August
Date/Time Arranged
$100

The Monticello Project with Molly Reilly

Named for Thomas Jefferson's home, a place where Jefferson studied, wrote and often engaged guests in debate and conversation, the Monticello Project will offer participants an opportunity to learn more about issues that are pressing in American politics and government.  Molly Reilly will lead participants through the following discussions:

Immigration Strengthening or Threatening American Democracy?

CED 650 701
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, June 12
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$45

How Divided Are We? (A look at political culture, society and political parties)

CED 650 702
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, June 19
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$45

The Supreme Court How to read the Constitution?

CED 650 703
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, June 26
9:00 – Noon
$45

Political Economy Can Democracy survive the Free Market Economy?

CED 650 704
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, July 10
9:00 a.m. – Noon
$45

 Is the deficit a threat to the nation?

CED 650 705
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, July 17
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$45

 Digital Democracy How Social Media is Changing Democracy

CED 650 706
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, July 24
9:00 a.m. – Noon
$45

Civil Liberties Debating Free Elections after Citizens United AND Elections after "Willie Horton" Do Negative Ads Damage Democracy?

CED 650 707
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, August 7
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$45

Civil Rights Debating Marriage Equality

CED 650 708
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, August 14
9:00 a.m. – Noon
$45

Church and State Relations in the United States

CED 650 709
Molly Reilly
Wednesday, August 21
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$45

Wine Appreciation Series

New York State Wines

New York State is the third largest producer of wines in the United States.  Join us for a wine and food pairing that will showcase the red and white varietals of wine that our state is proud of! You will leave with an appreciation and understanding of how to evaluate wines by sight, aroma, and taste characteristics. Light foods will be served.

CED 336 701
Julie Purpura, Winery Management & Marketing Program Coordinator
Monday, July 8
3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
$40

Northern New York Wines

The cold-hardy varietals used to make the wines of Northern New York face specific challenges unlike any other region in the country. Join us for a wine and food pairing that will showcase the red and white varietals of wine that our region is proud of!   Light foods will be served.

CED 337 701
Julie Purpura, Winery Management & Marketing Program Coordinator
Monday, July 15
3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
$40

Or
CED 337 702
Monday, August 5
330 – 630 p.m.
$40

Wines around the World

If you attend this workshop, we promise you will learn something about grapes you probably were not aware of! Each country we visit, you will learn about the unique grape varieties used to make the red and white wines you taste and develop an appreciation for wine around the world! Light foods will be served.

CED 338 701
Julie Purpura, Winery Management & Marketing Program Coordinator
Monday, July 22
3:30 – 6:30 pm
$40

Or

CED 338 702
Monday, August 12
3:30 – 6:30 pm
$40