Adults & Seniors Department

The JCC’s Seniors & Adults Department strives to involve adults in the community who have a variety of interests, and provides a close-knit group for seniors to dine, socialize, exercise, learn and be entertained.

Our Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program offers affordable kosher meals five days a week to all seniors age 60 and older, serving over 6,000 kosher meals every year.

The program also conveys Jewish culture through celebration, fellowship and weekly Shabbat experiences. Many seniors also spend hours at the JCC playing mah jongg and attending the Neulander Family Sports and Fitness Center’s senior adult group exercise classes.

Want to receive regular updates on senior happenings here at the JCC? Join our senior newsletter mailing list (hard copy via postal mail) by calling 315-445-2360 or email [email protected].

Weekly Challah Sales!

The JCC has Weekly Challah Sales!

Challah can be ordered using the form below, orders and payments must be made by 10 am on the Wednesday prior to the delivery date.

2024 Mah Jongg Fundraiser

When you order your 2024 Mah Jongg cards through the JCC of Syracuse, the National Mah Jongg League, Inc. makes a donation to the JCC's Senior Program.

Upcoming Classes & Events for Adults & Seniors

Join our available activities, classes, and events!

Chanukah Senior Luncheon
Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 | 12 pm

Join us for latkes and a special holiday lunch as we celebrate Chanukah! $5.00 suggested lunch contribution for seniors age 60 and over. Lunch reservations are required. For questions and to make a reservation, call 315-445-2360 or stop by the JCC’s main entrance reception desk.

Noon Year’s Eve Luncheon for Seniors
Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 | 12 pm

Start your New Year’s celebration at the JCC! Celebrate 2023 with a delicious luncheon among friends. This special holiday luncheon for seniors age 60+ is a $5.00 suggested contribution. Lunch reservations are required. For questions and to make a reservation, call 315-445-2360 or stop by the JCC’s main entrance reception desk.

Senior Dining

JCC Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program

There’s no better place to go for a delicious, well-balanced, kosher meal in the company of friends. Meals are prepared fresh daily in our kosher kitchen. This dining program is funded in part by Onondaga County Adult and Long Term Care ServicesNew York State Office for the Aging, and the Jewish Federation of Central New York. Additional funds are provided by the JCC.


Check out this video and see what our kosher Senior Meal Program means to the local seniors who we serve. Please help us keep this valuable program going by making a tax-deductible contribution today.

Senior Dining Menu

Senior Lunches
Day: Monday – Friday
Time: 12-12:30 pm (see menu)
Cost: $5 suggested contribution – cash or JCC Senior Meal Coupon only
RESERVATION REQUIRED – Please call 315-445-2360 by noon at least one business day before the meal date.

 

Monday Evening Senior Dinners
Day: Mondays (June 13th – August 29th 2022)
Time: 5-6pm
Cost: $6 suggested contribution – cash or JCC Senior Meal Coupon only

Questions? Please call 315-445-2360.

 

Meal site gift certificates
Looking for a gift for a parent, grandparent or older friend? Meal Site gift certificate booklets make a great gift! Each certificate is good for a delicious lunch at the JCC. To purchase these, stop by the front desk or call us at 315-445-2360.

 

Live entertainment
Every month we bring in live entertainment during our senior lunches. Come and enjoy a home-cooked meal and the company of good friends while being entertained by great local singers, comedians, dancers and other performers.

Kosher Senior Dining Menu

The following information applies to in-person dining Monday–Friday (effective August 23, 2021). Make your reservation today!

We’re so happy to welcome you back!

Who: For seniors age 60+

When: Monday–Friday 12–12:30 pm.

Where: 5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt, NY 13214

Cost: $5 suggested contribution – cash or JCC Senior Meal Coupon only
RESERVATION REQUIRED – Please call 315-445-2360 by noon at least one business day before the meal date.

Meals are prepared daily by JCC’s Chef Donna. Menu meets 1/3 RDA and has lowered amounts of sodium, cholesterol, fat and sugar. All meals are kosher and under the supervision of the Syracuse Vaad Ha’Ir. The Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program is funded in part by Onondaga County Adult and Long Term Care ServicesNew York State Office for the Aging, and the Jewish Federation of Central New York. Additional funds are provided by the JCC.

We no longer offer curbside pickup.

Due to issues with food supplies some menu items may change without notice.

Questions? Call 315-445-2360, ext. 104, or email Cindy at [email protected].

Group of seniors sit around a table at the JCC dining room

Mah Jongg

Order your 2024 Mah Jongg Cards!

When you order your 2024 Mah Jongg cards through the JCC of Syracuse, the National Mah Jongg League, Inc. makes a donation to the JCC’s Senior Program. The 2024 deadline is January 12, 2024.

Questions? Contact Cindy Stein at 315-445-2360, ext. 104 or [email protected]

Kosher Catered Events

Catering is available out of the JCC kitchen which is under supervision of the Vaad.

Please contact Cindy Stein @ 315-445-2360 for any questions.

Senior Fitness

Please Visit our “Senior Fitness” section under our “Sport & Fitness” page for more information.

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