In Person Classes Calendar
Welcome to Jewish Family Service LA and our Arts, Wellness & Engagement (AWE) Program through which we provide a variety of engaging activities for older adults.
Please see below our calendar of events held in-person at our sites. You can find the location you would like to attend by looking under “Filter by location:” Here are our locations and staff persons:
Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, 330 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Danny Vasquez, dvasquez@jfsla.org or 213-248-8519
Felicia Mahood Senior Center, 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Alex Pagan-Mejia, apagan-mejia@jfsla.org or 213-248-6595
Valley Storefront Senior Center, 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606
Christine Tafralian, ctafralian@jfsla.org or 213-248-7615
West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046
Marina Goldshteyn, mgoldshteyn@jfsla.org or 323-422-0291
For support in Russian, please contact Marina Goldshteyn.
To RSVP for activities or if you have any questions, contact the staff person for the site that the event is being held.
Looking for our Virtual Classes?
Have any questions?
Contact your JFSLA Activity Coordinator:
Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center (Fairfax Area)
Danny Vasquez
Felicia Mahood Senior Center (West LA)
Kimiko Kelly
Valley Storefront Senior Center (SFV)
Chris Tafralian
West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center
Marina Goldshteyn
(for support in Russian)
Call: (877) 275-4537 or email services@jfsla.org
Next Events
Thursday October 6, 2022
Back to TopTai Chi with Gina
Tai Chi helps with range of motion and balance.
Located at WHCSC.
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Karen
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Movie Club
Join us to watch classic and the newest release movies and documentaries.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Joyful Joints in Motion
Warm up your joints and strengthen the muscles.
Located at VSF.
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Friday October 7, 2022
Back to TopGait & Balance with Kathy
Improve your posture and use your body efficiently.
Located at VSF.
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga with Mark
This class provides gentle practice that focuses on alignment, breathing, and movement to strengthen and mobilize the body in a safe and sustainable way. This class combines both seated and standing movements and is for all fitness levels.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
PASSCODE: yoga
Fridays at 10:00 AM
Gait and Balance with Kathy
Improve your posture and use your body efficiently.
Located at WHCSC.
Fridays at 11:00 A.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Fantastic Friday Music Show
A different live music act held every Friday at the Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, join in person or via zoom.
PASSCODE: JFS
Fridays at 1:00 pm
Monday October 10, 2022
Back to TopJFS Holiday Closure – Sukkot
No Activities
Monday & Tuesday
October 10 - 11, 2022
9:00 am
Wednesday October 12, 2022
Back to TopKnitting and Crocheting Circle
Learn how to knit and crochet. Materials provided.
Located at VSF.
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Mindful Movement with Chris
This class incorporates Qui Gong and chair yoga postures, followed by a progressive relaxation.
Located at VSF.
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday October 13, 2022
Back to TopTai Chi with Gina
Tai Chi helps with range of motion and balance.
Located at WHCSC.
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Karen
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Movie Club
Join us to watch classic and the newest release movies and documentaries.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Joyful Joints in Motion
Warm up your joints and strengthen the muscles.
Located at VSF.
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Friday October 14, 2022
Back to TopGait & Balance with Kathy
Improve your posture and use your body efficiently.
Located at VSF.
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga with Mark
This class provides gentle practice that focuses on alignment, breathing, and movement to strengthen and mobilize the body in a safe and sustainable way. This class combines both seated and standing movements and is for all fitness levels.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
PASSCODE: yoga
Fridays at 10:00 AM
Gait and Balance with Kathy
Improve your posture and use your body efficiently.
Located at WHCSC.
Fridays at 11:00 A.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Fantastic Friday Music Show
A different live music act held every Friday at the Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, join in person or via zoom.
PASSCODE: JFS
Fridays at 1:00 pm
Monday October 17, 2022
Back to TopTuesday October 18, 2022
Back to TopWednesday October 19, 2022
Back to TopKnitting and Crocheting Circle
Learn how to knit and crochet. Materials provided.
Located at VSF.
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Mindful Movement with Chris
This class incorporates Qui Gong and chair yoga postures, followed by a progressive relaxation.
Located at VSF.
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday October 20, 2022
Back to TopTai Chi with Gina
Tai Chi helps with range of motion and balance.
Located at WHCSC.
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Karen
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Movie Club
Join us to watch classic and the newest release movies and documentaries.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Joyful Joints in Motion
Warm up your joints and strengthen the muscles.
Located at VSF.
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Friday October 21, 2022
Back to TopGait & Balance with Kathy
Improve your posture and use your body efficiently.
Located at VSF.
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga with Mark
This class provides gentle practice that focuses on alignment, breathing, and movement to strengthen and mobilize the body in a safe and sustainable way. This class combines both seated and standing movements and is for all fitness levels.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
PASSCODE: yoga
Fridays at 10:00 AM
Gait and Balance with Kathy
Improve your posture and use your body efficiently.
Located at WHCSC.
Fridays at 11:00 A.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Fantastic Friday Music Show
A different live music act held every Friday at the Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, join in person or via zoom.
PASSCODE: JFS
Fridays at 1:00 pm
Monday October 24, 2022
Back to TopEnergize with Cesar
Improve muscle strength and body flexibility.
Located at VSF.
Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
Tai Chi with Gina
Tai Chi helps with range of motion and balance.
Located at WHCSC.
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Fitness with Danny
This low impact class is designed for all fitness levels. This class uses both Therabands and free weights for a full-body work out to challenge your muscular endurance, strength and balance.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
Current Events Discussion Group
Please join to discuss the latest news, events and headlines. Share your voice and thoughts. Moderated by Allen Edel.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Mondays at 2:00 P.M.
Tuesday October 25, 2022
Back to TopJoyful Joints Lights
Warm up your joints and strengthen the muscles.
Located at VSF.
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga with Laurie
This is a gentle class adapting traditional yoga poses with a chair. This class cultivates awareness and deep relaxation through meditation, breathing, and gentle stretches all without the stress of getting up and down off the floor.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Shakti Naam Yoga with Allyn
Naam Yoga merges the science of breath, sound, movement, and mudra therapy (hand postures) for total well-being.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Mark
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Strength and Balance with Danny
This is a very active balance class that will challenge your moving and standing balance. We play lots of interactive games making this class fun, challenging and stimulating for your brain and body. This class is mostly standing and is geared towards intermediate level of fitness.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 26, 2022
Back to TopKnitting and Crocheting Circle
Learn how to knit and crochet. Materials provided.
Located at VSF.
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Mindful Movement with Chris
This class incorporates Qui Gong and chair yoga postures, followed by a progressive relaxation.
Located at VSF.
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday October 27, 2022
Back to TopTai Chi with Gina
Tai Chi helps with range of motion and balance.
Located at WHCSC.
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Karen
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Movie Club
Join us to watch classic and the newest release movies and documentaries.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Joyful Joints in Motion
Warm up your joints and strengthen the muscles.
Located at VSF.
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Friday October 28, 2022
Back to TopGait & Balance with Kathy
Improve your posture and use your body efficiently.
Located at VSF.
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga with Mark
This class provides gentle practice that focuses on alignment, breathing, and movement to strengthen and mobilize the body in a safe and sustainable way. This class combines both seated and standing movements and is for all fitness levels.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
PASSCODE: yoga
Fridays at 10:00 AM
Gait and Balance with Kathy
Improve your posture and use your body efficiently.
Located at WHCSC.
Fridays at 11:00 A.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Fantastic Friday Music Show
A different live music act held every Friday at the Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, join in person or via zoom.
PASSCODE: JFS
Fridays at 1:00 pm
Monday October 31, 2022
Back to TopEnergize with Cesar
Improve muscle strength and body flexibility.
Located at VSF.
Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
Tai Chi with Gina
Tai Chi helps with range of motion and balance.
Located at WHCSC.
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Association of Holocaust Survivors
Located at WHCSC.
Last Monday of the Month at 10:00 a.m.
Fitness with Danny
This low impact class is designed for all fitness levels. This class uses both Therabands and free weights for a full-body work out to challenge your muscular endurance, strength and balance.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
Current Events Discussion Group
Please join to discuss the latest news, events and headlines. Share your voice and thoughts. Moderated by Allen Edel.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Mondays at 2:00 P.M.
Tuesday November 1, 2022
Back to TopJoyful Joints Lights
Warm up your joints and strengthen the muscles.
Located at VSF.
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga with Laurie
This is a gentle class adapting traditional yoga poses with a chair. This class cultivates awareness and deep relaxation through meditation, breathing, and gentle stretches all without the stress of getting up and down off the floor.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Shakti Naam Yoga with Allyn
Naam Yoga merges the science of breath, sound, movement, and mudra therapy (hand postures) for total well-being.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Mark
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Strength and Balance with Danny
This is a very active balance class that will challenge your moving and standing balance. We play lots of interactive games making this class fun, challenging and stimulating for your brain and body. This class is mostly standing and is geared towards intermediate level of fitness.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 2, 2022
Back to TopKnitting and Crocheting Circle
Learn how to knit and crochet. Materials provided.
Located at VSF.
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Mindful Movement with Chris
This class incorporates Qui Gong and chair yoga postures, followed by a progressive relaxation.
Located at VSF.
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday November 3, 2022
Back to TopTai Chi with Gina
Tai Chi helps with range of motion and balance.
Located at WHCSC.
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Karen
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with Cesar
A low-impact exercise workshop that can be done seated or standing.
Located at Felicia Mahood.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Movie Club
Join us to watch classic and the newest release movies and documentaries.
Located at Jona Goldrich.
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Joyful Joints in Motion
Warm up your joints and strengthen the muscles.
Located at VSF.
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.