Books and Writing

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon discussion in our monthly Book Club or hone your writing skills in the Writer’s Circle.

Stimulating Book Reviews are scheduled each semester.

Bridge

Bridge is a pleasurable and intellectually stimulating game.  Enjoy a full range of courses to suit a wide variety of levels and interests.  From the beginner to the enthusiast, bridge players can learn the basic principles or engage in advanced conventions and play techniques.

Practice your skills in supervised bridge games or in on and off campus duplicate bridge.

Nina and Harry Hart Computer Learning Centre

The Computer Learning Centre gives seniors the opportunity to experience the many benefits that computers have to offer.  The wide range of courses available is designed for everyone, from the rank beginner to the veteran user.

Courses include: Windows, Word, Internet, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, IPOD, Ebay Buying & Selling.

Workshops include: Computer Maintenance and CD / DVD Creator, Digital Camera, Skype and File Management.

Craft Centre

Indulge yourself in the fine art of contemporary crafting and be part of North America's most popular pastime. Explore a range of intriguing new techniques in decorative painting, découpage, polymer clay, jewellry design and tole painting.

Be sure to check out our annual Craft Exhibit and Sale.

Fine Arts

The joy of coaxing an image out of soapstone, the satisfaction of capturing a still life or portrait on canvas or the pride of creating artistic jewellry are a few of the many experiences awaiting you.  The Fine Arts Department believes that the need and ability to express oneself artistically lies within all of us and has something to offer everyone.

Courses include stained glass, portraits, painting, print making, watercolour, glass fusing, clay and stone sculpture.

Special adapted art classes, using adapted equipment, are offered for post-stroke, post-rehab artists.

Be sure to check out our annual Student Art Exhibit and Sale.

Hobbies and Leisure

Choose from a variety of courses designed to teach and develop hobbies and leisure activities.  Learn how to knit, play Mah Jongg, or enjoy a variety of friendly social games.

The Woodshop is open daily for enthusiastic woodwork volunteers.

Global Affairs

Put world issues and events into perspective.

Stay informed with university professors offering challenging lectures and courses on historical and current political and economic developments.

Jewish Studies and History

Discover Jewish culture, history and beliefs.  Explore a wide variety of topics through interesting discussion and stimulating lectures.

Languages

Discover the richness of language as you enhance your skills in French, Hebrew, Spanish, and English.  Courses range from beginner to advanced.  Develop the ability and confidence to converse and express yourself.

Music, the Arts, and Film

Build a greater understanding and appreciation for the Arts. Enjoy thought provoking and infinitely enjoyable documentaries in our Talkumentary Series.

Performing Arts

Rehearse and perform with our CJCS choir and orchestra.

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