Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre

From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95
Please Join Prof. Stovel, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you, the audience, of the six recent movies.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95
Leopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829), on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style.
Mozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827), represents the height of the Viennese Classical style.
Mozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music, symphonies, concertos, choral music, and, above all, operas, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550, Piano Concerto in B-Flat, K. 456, String Quintet in G minor, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major, K. 364, and the opera Don Giovanni, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience.
Please join in this remarkable musical journey!

Conversational Russian Club
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Practice your conversational Russian with Russian-speakers. Have fun and enjoy new experiences!

Lunch Menu | October 29
2025-10-29 00:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Special Lunch

Lunch & Learn
2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Every Tuesday & Thursday 12p.m. – 1:00p.m. join us for Lunch & Learn program. Our lunch-and-learn program is a fantastic way to receive important information. All speakers are invited based on members’ requests for essential topics.

Birthday Tuesdays
2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Every last Tuesday of the month join us to celebrate your friends’ birthdays with music, special lunch and fun! Sponsor cake or entertainment, order a special card from the office or create a unique Power Point presentation to surprise your friends!

Lunch Menu | October 28
2025-10-28 00:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Birthday Lunch

Young At Heart Choir Rehersals
2025-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Will start rehearsals on Mondays at 10am.
Join our wonderful choir!
Choir fee is $50 for the Fall-Winter period (you will receive a $25 tax receipt). All choir participants must be paid members of the Centre.
All choir participants must be paid members of the Centre.

YOGA Classes | Online or In-Person
2025-10-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
YOGA Classes
We are looking forward to seeing all of you on Monday mornings at 9:00am to 10:00am.
Monday mornings @ 9:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
Old and new faces are very WELCOME in-person & via Zoom!
Please register
https://tinyurl.com/297jwcb4

Fee: $7 drop-in or card of 10 classes $60
Instructor:

Sandy Mah

Lunch Menu | October 27
2025-10-27 00:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Chili & CornbreadSalad & Dessert

When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
2025-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95
This course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present.
As Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like:
sleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast, if I can call it that, one is affected by every twitch and grunt.
That remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and, thus, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US, its capacity to harm Canada. Second, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically, rather than chronologically, focussing on three main themes:

Borders, security and defence
Trade, investment and economic integration,
Political and diplomatic issues

The themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders, parties, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so, how?

Muscle in Motion with Anna Kratochvil | In-person or Online
2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Use Balls, Bands & Weights to Exercise & Laugh
Thursdays @ 11:00a.m.
https://us02web.Zoom.us/j/82287922466
Fee: $7 drop-in or card of 10 classes $60

Lunch Menu | October 23
2025-10-23 00:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Carrot Ginger SoupVegi Stir Fry with Rice
Salad & Dessert

Mamaloshen – Yiddish Club
2025-10-22 13:30 - 15:30 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
All interested in conversational Yiddish, regardless of level, are welcome. Great atmosphere and a lot of fun!
Please register with the Office to receive the Zoom link for meetings.

Whimsical Wednesdays
2025-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Join a day of Fun, Friendship & Craft!
Do you play or want to play Canasta, Cribbage, Scrabble, Mah Jongg or other card/board games?
This is a day when you can do whatever your heart desires!
What’s more?
We offer a special light lunch that day for $10 only.
Please inform the Office about your game of choice!

Chess Club
2025-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Join our experienced players to enhance your skills in this strategic game. We have enough chess sets. Come and find new partners for this game.

Sunday Club on Wednesday Lunch & Learn
2025-10-22 12:00 - 15:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Join our Sunday Club to enjoy traditional European cuisine and a special presentation about world art, music, literature and other topics (in Russian).

De’s Crochet Club
2025-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Join De and Ninfa every Wednesday to crochet all types of beautiful items. We donate baby blankets & caps which are much needed to welcome new arrivals in Edmonton! Coffee/tea & cookies included. Please donate your yarns to the Centre.

Lunch Menu | October 22
2025-10-22 00:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada

Use it or Lose it With Bonnie Austen | In-person or Online
2025-10-21 10:45 - 11:45 | Zoom
Use it or Lose it With Bonnie Austen
Cardio & Strength training, Flexibility & Balance & Laugher
Tuesdays @10:45a.m.
https://us02web.Zoom.us/j/89274775349
Fee: $7 drop-in or card of 10 classes $60

Lunch Menu | October 21
2025-10-21 00:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Pickle SoupFish Melt
Salad & Dessert

Lunch Menu | October 20
2025-10-20 00:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Tomato SoupPasta
Salad & Dessert

CENTRE CLOSED
2025-09-19 - 2025-10-20 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
CLOSED

Regulations for your Financial Advisor: How it affects retired investment clients
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | The Centre, 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X2, Canada
Thursday, September 18 at 1p.m.Join Wei Woo, Investment Advisor, CIM, EPC who will provide you with updates in the investment world. Since 2009 implementation, there has been a new set of rules and reporting requirements on your non-registered, RRSP, and TFSA accounts. Is a regulatory initiative designed to help clarify investment performance, communication, and costs for investors, as well provide more transparency. Come join Wei as we discuss what this all means, and to find out if your financial advisor or investment advisor is doing what is in your best interest.
