Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a seasoned industry professional the JCC’s new JHub Adult activity group is the place for you to connect with new and established friends. We will be hosting monthly activities at the JCC and around town in conjunction with other local organizations.
Experience the joy of collaborative learning! Every two weeks on Thursdays, bring your lunch or grab something fresh from our new Kosher Grab & Go Market, and join us for a lively group discussion on curated topics. In the spirit of traditional chavruta study, you’ll pair up with fellow participants to explore and deepen your understanding together. $5 classes or $10 entry for walk-ins.
Join us two Wednesdays each month for socializing and playing your favorite game. Whether you like to play mah jong, cards, rummy cube, scrabble or do puzzles, this group is for you. Bring your friends and we will provide the table, and games (or bring your own) Bring your lunch and we will provide the dessert, beverages, and fun! Runs year round.
Join Coach Nick for a fun 3-day camp filled with basketball fun! From fundamentals to interactive games to scrimmages, this winter break camp will surely get you in gear for the upcoming season! No matter your skill or experience level, this camp has something for you! Register now to get in on the fun!
Looking for camp as you finish up winter break, but don’t need the entire week? Camp a la carte has daily camp options for individual prices, in this new exciting camp option! Each day a different camp will be offered, and you pay by the day!
Join Amy for a shallow water Tabata workout. Her Tabata workout consists of 30 minutes of interval training that is a total body cardio blast! She will balance out this high energy workout with 15 minutes of mindful stretching designed to improve muscular flexibility and joint range of motion.
S’WET™ is a Structured Water Exercise Training designed to incorporate unique blocks focused on H.I.I.T., strength and advanced cardio training, plus a splash of fun, that will challenge your entire body and make you S’WET!
WATERinMOTION® is the groundbreaking aqua exercise workout that provides a low impact, high-energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular full body workout. With land equivalent intensity, fantastic sing-along quality music, and passionate instructors, enjoy the pure fun of this 45-minute water extravaganza! Aqua-skeptics will forever become aqua-FANS when they “Catch the Wave”!
Join us for a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, organized and hosted by our very own J.B. Stouffs. This tournament is open to participants aged 18 and up, and everyone is guaranteed at least five games of play. It’s a fantastic opportunity for those familiar with the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. Plus, winners will receive a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Canasta is all the rage! Learn this fun and exciting card game from the Rummy family played with 2-4 players. It is a great way to meet new people, too! Space is limited. Register early.
Discover the centuries-old game of Mah Jong, taught by instructor July Levine-Maizels.
Join us for a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, organized and hosted by our very own J.B. Stouffs. This tournament is open to participants aged 18 and up, and everyone is guaranteed at least five games of play. It’s a fantastic opportunity for those familiar with the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. Plus, winners will receive a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Join us for a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, organized and hosted by our very own J.B. Stouffs. This tournament is open to participants aged 18 and up, and everyone is guaranteed at least five games of play. It’s a fantastic opportunity for those familiar with the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. Plus, winners will receive a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Do you enjoy playing Canasta? Do you want to meet new people? Dessert and beverages provided.
Pickleball is for all ages! As one of the fastest growing sports in America it is never to early to learn the life skill of pickleball. This kids pickleball clinic will introduce your athlete to the basics of pickleball; including dinking, drives, serving, returns and accuracy drills. We will also start to learn about match play and understanding scoring, but with the focus on having fun!
Jr. NBA is a program where children from preschool through 5th grade can focus on the fundamentals of basketball. From dribbling, passing, shooting, layups, rebounding and defense. The program instills teamwork, sports-person-ship, skill development, and most importantly FUN! The start of the season will begin with a skills evaluation so that coaches can get to know the athletes and form as balanced teams as possible. Practices and games throughout the season will be facilitated by Nick Pruden’s leadership with the support of Pro Skills’ coaches.
This series of classes will offer guidance through functional movements which benefit our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and train our overall balance and inner awareness. No experience necessary. Based on the 24-movement short form of Yang style Taiji (Tai Chi) as well as Qigong (Chi-gong) sequences for breath work and longevity. Dress comfortably with flat, flexible shoes.
This series of classes is designed for those who have previously taken Cheri’s beginner class or have had prior Tai Chi training experience. Yang style experience is helpful but not critical. Through repetition of the 24 Form, more will be emphasized toward filling the movements with efficiency and power and through individual attention. Dress comfortably with flat, flexible shoes with minimal tread.
Calling all ballers! Need to tighten up those skills for the season, or just want to learn the game? Join Coach Nick as he teaches and practices all your basketball skills! From dribbling, to passing, to shooting, and even defense, this class has what you need! We would be remiss for not mentioning the amount of fun it is going to be. We’ll see you on the court!
Level 1 introduces basic skills to parents and children. Parents learn how to safely work with their child in the water, including how to appropriately support and hold their child in the water and how to prepare and encourage their child to participate fully and try the skills. Children receive an introduction to basic skills that lay a foundation for learning to swim. In addition, parents are introduced to several water safety topics.
Parent and Child Aquatics Level 2 builds on the skills introduced in Level 1. Participants improve on these skills and learn more advanced skills in Level 2. As with Level 1, water safety topics are also included in this level.
Looking to tone up and trim down? This low-impact but high results 45-minute full body workout focuses on strength training and isometric movements. This class strengthens and fine tunes your main muscle groups and muscles you may not even know you have! Slower paced moves with lighter weights to contract your muscles in a different way. Join this new specialized class where you will get individual attention from Katie and learn the best way to move your specific body. Each move can be modified or amplified depending on your specific needs.
Equipping young children with basic soccer skills. Learning a new sport can help your child develop social and motor skills. In this class, your child will learn fundamental soccer skills, including dribbling, passing and scoring. The lessons taught over the eight sessions will build and end with participants combining all their newly learned skills in a game. This is a fun, recreational class focused on teaching your child sportsmanship, listening skills and teamwork.
Do you feel like something is missing from your running program? Would you like to improve your running form and gain appropriate strength and flexibility for injury prevention?
In this class, children will be introduced to the joy of body movement and awareness through gymnastics, fitness exercises and educational motor development games. Children will develop flexibility, strength, coordination and balance. CORE Kids Academy’s mission is to instill and develop confidence by enhancing each child’s own capabilities through personal coaching in a group setting.
Coordination can easily be one of the most important skills in playing any sport. In this fun introductory class students will enhance their coordination and other skills through fun drills and games. Hand eye coordination, footwork, and reaction time are just a few that will be focused on in this class.
The gym is at the heart of this class, where children will play a variety of different sports and games each week to improve team skills, body control, balance and hand/eye coordination. Perfect for children who enjoy being active.
Krav Maga is a self-defense system developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to maximize your impact and minimize your risk in a self-defense situation. It combines practical techniques from various Martial Arts to defend on your feet or on the ground. In this 8-week class, students will experience firsthand their own power, strength, and resilience in a safe and disciplined atmosphere.
Come to the fitness center and ask a personal trainer your general workout questions. Do you want to know how to get the most from a piece of cardio equipment, how to best use weights or kettlebells to achieve your goals, how to set up your own workout – now is the time to come Ask a Trainer.
A Matter of Balance is an evidenced-based, award-winning program designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling, increase confidence, and improve activity levels. Coaches from VCU Health lead interactive sessions to include group discussion, gentle exercise, and practice of problem-solving strategies to reduce the risk of falling.
Level 1 orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatics skills. These skills include entering and exiting the water, blowing bubbles through mouth and nose, submerging mouth, nose and eyes, opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects, front and back gliding, back floating, rolling from front to back and back to front, treading water, alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front and back,
Level 2 helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water. Skills to be taught include entering and exiting the water, bobbing, opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects, front floating, back gliding and floating,
rolling from front to back and back to front, treading water using arms and legs, combining arm and leg actions on front and back, finning arm action on back and age-appropriate water safety skills.
Preschool Level 3 helps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water. Skills to be taught include entering the water, fully submerging, and holding breath in the water, bobbing, rotary breathing, front, jellyfish, and tuck floating, front
and back floating or gliding with recoveries, changing direction of travel while swimming on front and back, finning arm action on back and age-appropriate water safety topics.
FREE 15-minute Physical Therapy Assessments on site at the WJCC. Come see a Physical Therapist with you questions for a free consultation. Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Inc. will look at how your whole body is connected to help identify the source of your pain and symptoms.
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is a fun and socially friendly game for all ages and abilities. It is an easy game for beginners to learn as the rules are simple but can also develop into a fast-paced competitive game for experienced players.
Thinking Jewishly is a guided discussion group where meaningful ideas are explored through a Jewish lens and heart. It’s a space for curious and thoughtful Jews to connect, drawing from the richness of our tradition and the vibrancy of personal engagement…..
Join Us for a Nostalgic Movie Experience! Take a stroll down memory lane as we showcase your favorite vintage films! Connect with new and old friends while sharing unforgettable moments. Arrive early to chat with movie connoisseur Todd Schall-Vess, who will share insights on what to look for while watching the films.
Join Us for a Special Active Adult Luncheon! Celebrate the joy of “love” at our cherished luncheon, a beloved tradition for over 16 years! Enjoy an afternoon filled with delightful music and dancing, a delicious meal, and the warmth of camaraderie with friends.
Join us for an exclusive Masquerade Purim Party just for adults (ages 21 and up)!
*Sensory-friendly hour from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Put on your favorite costume and join us for topsy turvy fun at our Annual Purim Carnival! Enjoy face painting, crafts, and costume-themed activities for the whole family. Kosher lunch and delicious hamantaschen will be available for purchase.
Join us for a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, organized and hosted by our very own J.B. Stouffs. This tournament is open to participants aged 18 and up, and everyone is guaranteed at least five games of play. It’s a fantastic opportunity for those familiar with the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. Plus, winners will receive a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Join us for a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, organized and hosted by our very own J.B. Stouffs. This tournament is open to participants aged 18 and up, and everyone is guaranteed at least five games of play. It’s a fantastic opportunity for those familiar with the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. Plus, winners will receive a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Join us for a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, organized and hosted by our very own J.B. Stouffs. This tournament is open to participants aged 18 and up, and everyone is guaranteed at least five games of play. It’s a fantastic opportunity for those familiar with the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. Plus, winners will receive a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
This class is for the first-time swimmer that doesn’t know how to swim. Skills to be taught in this level include entering and exiting the water, blowing bubbles, bobbing, opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects, front and back gliding, back floating, rolling from
front to back and back to front, treading water, alternating simultaneous arm and leg actions in front and back, combining arm and leg actions on front and back and age-appropriate water safety topics.
This class is for the child who can swim independently and has not mastered his/her stroke techniques. Skills to be taught include entering and exiting the water, submerging, bobbing, opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects, front, jellyfish, and tuck floating, front kicking and gliding, back kicking, and gliding, rolling from front to back and back to front, rotary breathing, treading water, combining arm and leg actions on front and back and age- appropriate water safety skills.
The objectives of Learn-to-Swim Level 3 are to expand proficiency of previously learned skills by providing additional guided practice. Participants learn and practice survival floating and learn to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels. We begin introduction of the scissors and dolphin kicks and extend the time duration for treading water. Participants also learn rules for headfirst entries and begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from a seated position at poolside. As in all levels, new and previously addressed water safety topics are included. Participants who successfully complete Level 3 have achieved basic water competency in a pool environment.
In Learn-to-Swim Level 4, participants improve their aquatic skills and increase their endurance by swimming the strokes learned in Level 3 (i.e., front crawl, elementary backstroke) for greater distances and with more advanced proficiency. Participants add arm actions to the previously learned scissors kick and breaststroke kick to perform the rudimentary sidestroke and to learn the breaststroke. Participants also begin to learn the back crawl and butterfly, as well as the basics of performing a simple open turn at a wall.
Pre-fins is a great way to keep your child active this year while introducing them to Dolphin Club swim team program! Practices are run as a hybrid between a swim team practice and group swim lessons. This gives the swimmers more personal attention from our coaches to improve their strokes, while also giving them a taste of the competitive swimming world. We will be holding fun intra-squad meets at the JCC throughout the year. The Pre-fins program emphasizes learning, fitness, and fun!
This full-year class is designed for boys and girls to express creative movement and learn the basics of hip hop dance. Children will focus on basic technique and skills, as well as learning choreography. Each class is a fun way to listen and move to the beats of hip hop and classic children’s music. The Dance Recital will be held April 27, 2025.
This class under the direction of Richmond Urban Dance is a class designed for students that want to learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance. It focuses on basic technique and skills, as well as learning choreography. Each class builds on the one prior. This class is for boys and girls.
Do you play Mahjong? Do you want an opportunity to play with others of differing levels? Bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert provided.
Co-founded by African-American jazz pianist Warren Byrd, and Jewish-American jazz bassist David Chevan in 1998, The Afro-Semitic Experience is a band beyond category—performing an intricate tapestry of spiritual, world-beat, funk, jazz, cantorial, gospel, salsa, swing . . . soul-driven music. Their concerts combine an eclectic array of styles, sophisticated musicianship, good songwriting, deep grooves, and years of friendship with a simple message of Unity in the Community.
An invitational exhibit of Virginia-based artists who share their own unique views of the people and places of Virginia.
This dynamic exhibit showcases and honors the young children of the Weinstein JCC Preschool as they investigate the many languages of learning.
Michael Rapaport is an accomplished actor and comedian with a career spanning over three decades and more than 60 films. With iconic performances in Hollywood blockbusters like True Romance, Cop Land, and Beautiful Girls, as well as his memorable appearances in television hits such as Friends and Atypical, Rapaport’s versatility and charisma have captivated audiences worldwide….
A selection of works in a variety of genres by the members of the Bon Air Artists Association.
Schedule an appointment for teens to learn proper gym etiquette, techniques and fitness center basics. Teens ages 13-15 must have training with fitness center staff to be able to work out in the fitness center.
The performing arm of our Adult Programs.
Preparations are always under way for performances at nursing homes, organizations, hospitals, churches, synagogues, and civic functions. The Grand Tones are now over 50 years running under the direction of our Music Director, Betsy Cockriel. If you love music but are not a singer…
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Services have teamed up for our 9th year to create a very innovative program designed to provide active adults with a monthly activity that enlightens and engages. After the delicious kosher lunch, and educational speaker series, participants can attend our EnRich for Life specially designed class each month. Programs vary month-to-month.
Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sundays, 9:00 -11:30 AM (except when clinics and tournaments are offered)
Fridays, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Supervised pickleball free play in the Arenstein Gym for all abilities.
Supervised pick-up basketball games in the Arenstein gym for all abilities. Guests are welcome to play if they are accompanied by a JCC member. Guest passes can be purchased at the front desk.
Wednesdays & Thursdays 7:30 -10:00 PM
Saturdays, 8:00 -11:00 AM
Supervised pick-up basketball games in the Arenstein gym for all abilities.
Interested in becoming certified? We are now offering blended learning for the following American Red Cross courses. Contact the Aquatics office at 545-8640 for the next available class or to set-up a customized class that fits your schedule needs.
Our swim lessons are customized to meet the participant’s needs and availability. Instructors use a gentle, encouraging approach that enables students to overcome fear of the water or set personal goals and progress quickly.
Our Personal Trainers schedule their own appointments with clients. If you are a new client, please reach out to your preferred trainer to discuss schedules and the best package for your
services.
Improve your strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance with this unique workout. Learn better posture and more efficient movement, and experience relief from pain associated with
physical imbalances. This program focuses on the muscles of the core creating flat abs, strong backs and toned glutes and thighs.
Available for anyone interested in taking their game to the next level. Each session is 30-minutes long and our coaches can tailor the workouts to your goals. Training sessions are available during open gym times and when our coaches are available.
Private Pickleball lessons are a great way for beginners of all ages to learn the game or for experienced players to improve their game to gain an edge on their opponents! J.B Stouffs will be offering private lessons on Fridays.
Monday 5AM-10PM
Tuesday 5AM-10PM
Wednesday 5AM-10PM
Thursday 5AM-10PM
Friday 5AM-6PM
Saturday 7AM-6PM
Sunday 7AM-6PM
Pool opens 30 minutes after facility opening and closes 30 minutes prior to facility closing.
Monday 5AM-10PM
Tuesday 5AM-10PM
Wednesday 5AM-10PM
Thursday 5AM-10PM
Friday 5AM-6PM
Saturday 7AM-6PM
Sunday 7AM-6PM