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John Jay College in New York City will be hosting a college-level continuing education program organized by the Jewish Association for Serving the Aging (JASA).

Every Sunday, older Jewish New Yorkers congregate to John Jay College to find a reliable source for social and intellectual engagement on the weekends. Sundays at JASA gives seniors a second chance at education while inviting them to re-experience the community-feel of attending college as they once did years ago. Organized by the Jewish Association for Serving the Aging (JASA), Sundays at JASA has recently emerged as a great option for seniors who are not only looking for activities on the weekends when most senior centers are closed, but are seeking a community of similarly motivated individuals looking for a one-of-a-kind, college-level continuing education program.

When senior centers close their doors, seniors are now traveling from as far as Long Island and Brooklyn to attend Sundays at JASA and learn new knowledge and skills, be part of engaging discussions, and form vital friendships through the varied and rich course selection. Aging in a place like New York City presents more of a challenge as it is characterized by heightened isolation and stagnancy, due to the absence of social or intellectual stimulation specifically geared toward that age group. 18% of the nation’s seniors live alone while 43% report feeling lonely on a regular basis. While the city bustles at its usual breakneck pace, many NYC seniors are left to their own devices in battling loneliness and sustaining a dignified life.

We can facilitate interviews with inspirational seniors, instructors and JASA representatives who will be who have been attending the workshops for over a decade. Please find details for the open house below and let us know if you’d like more information.

• WHAT: Open House: Sundays at JASA/NEXT ACT Lecture Series

• WHEN: 10:00am – 2:00pm on Sunday, September 14

• WHERE: John Jay College, North Hall, 445 West 59th Street, NY, NY 10019

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