Creative Aging
Creative Aging
Creative Aging is not just about creative expression; it’s about living life to the fullest, celebrating individuality, fostering connections, and embracing the joy of lifelong learning. Creative Aging fosters a welcoming environment for all individuals to live their best lives through learning new skills, keeping active, and most importantly, socializing. Below is registration for all Creative Aging programs.
Mandel JCC Destinations
For active, curious adults, Mandel JCC Destinations is a thoughtfully curated travel program that brings culture, discovery, and the arts to life. We take care of every detail
so you can simply arrive, travel in comfort, and enjoy the experience.
PrimeTime Wellness Club
The Primetime Wellness Club at the Mandel JCC is a twice-monthly program designed for active adults who want to stay sharp, strong, and socially connected. Each session includes guided movement, a healthy lunch, and fun, engaging activities that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being – all in a warm, welcoming
community setting.
Lunch Plus
Lunch Plus is an opportunity for individuals ages 60 and over as well as adults with disabilities to socialize, learn, explore and enjoy a Kosher lunch together. Through interactive programming, we help foster relationships and strengthen bonds between and among generations – reducing isolation and loneliness while increasing self-esteem and connectedness. For calendars and menus, click below.
Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult
07/16/2026 - 07/16/2026
Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, leads an inspiring bus tour exploring the history of Jewish Cleveland.
Travel to Ann Arbor, MI for the largest arts festival in the country. Enjoy a day exploring art, crafts, and food. We’ll provide transportation and a light breakfast.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
08/03/2026 - 08/03/2026
Spend a day at the historic Chautauqua Institution, featuring a keynote lecture by Ken Burns.
Spend a full day at the historic Chautauqua Institution, a 750-acre lakeside community dedicated to arts, education, and cultural exploration. Highlights include a keynote lecture by filmmaker Ken Burns and an afternoon musical performance featuring Chautauqua Chamber Music: Ruckus with violinist Keir GoGwilt. Walking level: Moderate. Three kosher meals provided. Bus ride approximately 2 hours.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
06/03/2026 - 06/03/2026
Join us for “Plants at War,” exploring how plants supported efforts during World Wars I & II, from victory gardens to battlefield medicine. We’ll begin with a guided movement class.
Join us for the presentation “Plants at War,” which reveals the often overlooked role of plants during World War I and II. The presentation highlights how botany and horticulture supported wartime efforts through victory gardens, battlefield medicine, and everyday community involvement; helping sustain morale, heal the wounded, and promote peace. We will start with a rejuvenating guided movement class. Walking level: Active. Kosher lunch provided. A program of PrimeTime Wellness Club.
Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult
06/10/2026 - 06/10/2026
Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, leads an inspiring bus tour exploring the history of Jewish Cleveland.
Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, will lead an inspiring bus tour that brings the rich history of Jewish Cleveland to life. The journey offers a unique chance to connect with the places that helped shape Cleveland’s Jewish heritage. Walking level: Easy. Kosher boxed lunch, snacks and beverages provided. Pick-up/drop-off at Siegal Lifelong Learning, 25700 Science Park Drive, Beachwood.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
08/12/2026 - 08/12/2026
Visit the Kent State University Museum, featuring its renowned fashion collection. We’ll see Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home and begin with a guided movement class.
Visit one of the world’s most significant fashion collections at the Kent State Fashion Museum, home to inspiring exhibitions showcasing centuries of clothing, accessories, and textiles from around the globe. We’ll visit the special exhibit Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home. The visit begins with a rejuvenating guided movement class. Walking level: Easy. Kosher lunch provided. A program of PrimeTime Wellness Club.
Creative Aging Leadership
Julia DiBaggio
Creative Aging Manager
216-593-6283
Lynne Yulish
Lunch Plus Coordinator
216-593-6246
Ava Propper
Philanthropy, Creative Aging and Arts, Administrative Associate
216-593-1301
Funding Provided By
- Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
- Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services
- Jewish Federation of Cleveland
- Mandel Jewish Community Center
