Schmooze and News
2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
NEW TIME FOR THIS MONTH ONLY.
Join us for an invigorating discussion about the month’s biggest news stories.
We look forward to seeing you!
Bagels will be served. FREE and open to everyone!

JCCNS Women's Book Club
2026-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We will be discussing The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Book club will be meeting on Zoom only. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link

Learn Mah Jong at the J
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Ready to learn one of today’s most popular games?
Join instructor Sandra Goldstein for a fun and engaging beginner Mah Jong series designed to get you confidently playing in just four weeks!
June 9th-June 30th
Cost:
$115 Members, $140 Non-Members
Includes:
Official Mah Jong card
Printed playing instructions
Please bring a check made payable to Sandra Goldstein to the first class.
Registration is now closed. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com to be placed on a waitlist.

Open Play Canasta at the J!
2026-06-11 12:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-18 12:00 - 14:45 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
NEW DAY-Thursdays!
Join us for weekly Canasta games! Please bring your own playing cards and card holder.
Members: Free
Community $5 to be paid at The Welcome Center.
Please RSVP to Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com.
Please note that beginning Wednesday, June 24, Open Play Canasta will move from Thursdays to Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm. We are also excited to expand the program to include both Open Play Canasta and Mah Jong.

Israeli Folk Dancing
2026-06-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-09 19:30 - 21:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Class will be held at the JCCNS in WK
FREE but please RSVP if you plan on attending to ns.israeli.folk.dance@gmail.com

Sea Serpents Rubber Duck Race
2026-06-13 12:00 - 14:00 | JCCNS Outdoor Pool, 4 Community Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Sponsor a duck in advance online or on the day of the swim meet for your chance to win!
The duck race will be held after the swim meet on Saturday, June 13th, at the Outdoor Pool.
Deadline to sponsor a duck is noon on Friday, June 12th. You may also purchase with cash or Venmo on the day of the swim meet.
For questions, contact Ashley Vieira at avieira@jccns.com.
Ducks can be purchased below.
1st place: 50/502nd place: $50 gift card3rd place: $25 gift card
1 Duck for $103 Ducks for $2010 Ducks for $50

Israeli Folk Dancing
2026-06-14 08:00 - 09:50 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
This week’s class will be held at the JCCNS in the Group Ex room.
FREE but please RSVP if you plan on attending to ns.folk.dance@gmail.com

114th JCCNS Annual Meeting
2026-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Please join us at the JCCNS as we celebrate our collective achievements and successes, the installation of our new Board Members, and honor our distinguished 2026 award recipients. This year, we are delighted to honor and recognize:
Presidential Award:
Sarah Fenwick and Sam Andler
Bea Paul Professional Staff Award:
Heather Greenberg
Samuel S. Stahl Community Service Award:
Karen and David Rosenberg
Please RSVP below by Wednesday, June 10th.

The Catskills: History, Happenings and Back Stories
2026-06-14 16:30 - 20:30 | Temple Sinai, 1 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
at Temple Sinai, 1 Community Road, Marblehead
The Catskill Mountains and their fabled hotels changed Jewish and American Culture. Learn about its beginnings, why it became so popular, and how it changed and impacted lives as it developed into “the place to be” in the summers of the 1950s and 1960s.
Join us to listen to stories from those who lived it, and some who became famous.
Wine, Cheese, and More, followed by a talk, a chicken dinner, and then additional anecdotes.
4:30pm: Wine and Cheese
5:15pm: Program
6:15pm: Dinner
7:15pm: Program
Fee: $25 per person; $36 to sponsor.
RSVP and payment required by June 10th to Susan Weiner at susan.templesinai@gmail.com
No walk-ins.

Learn Mah Jong at the J
2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-30 18:30 - 20:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Ready to learn one of today’s most popular games?
Join instructor Sandra Goldstein for a fun and engaging beginner Mah Jong series designed to get you confidently playing in just four weeks!
June 9th-June 30th
Cost:
$115 Members, $140 Non-Members
Includes:
Official Mah Jong card
Printed playing instructions

Registration is now closed. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com to be placed on a waitlist.

Knitting Knights
2026-06-17 19:00 | JCCNS Women’s Health Center, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Join us for fun evenings of knitting and chat. All ability levels welcome.
First and third Wednesdays of every month.
Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be a member to attend.

JCCNS Annual Golf Outing
2026-06-22 11:30 - 19:00 | Tedesco Country Club, 154 Tedesco Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
The funds raised from the JCCNS Golf Outing help to support the JCCNS Inclusion Program for children and adults with physical and intellectual differences and disabilities, and provide scholarship assistance to children in our Early Childhood Program, Summer at the J camps, and J Adventure after-school program.
11:30am – Registration, chipping and putting practice areas open
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Shotgun start
5:30pm – Cocktails & Dinner
Golfer fee – $350, includes greens fees, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner
Dinner only – $80
Please contact Chief Operating Officer/Director of Development Karen Bar-Or at kbaror@jccns.com with any questions

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The JCCNS North Shore Singers
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Led by Debra Basil
Do you love music and singing? Join us for a joyful hour of song at the JCCNS! No experience required, but enthusiasm is much appreciated!
Session starts Tuesday, June 23rd, and will run weekly for six weeks.
$85/members, $95/community
Register below or contact Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com or 857-285-7913

Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
2026-06-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-08 15:00 - 17:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
NEW DAY and TIME!
Join us for weekly Canasta/Mah Jongg games!
Please bring your own playing cards and card holder for Canasta, and your own sets for Mah Jongg.
OPEN TO ALL.
Members: Free
Community: $5 paid at The Welcome Center.

Spouses Healing Circle
2026-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Periwinkles, 540B Loring Ave, Salem, 01970, United States
at Periwinkles Food Shoppe, 540B Loring Ave, Salem, MA

Finding Joy in Summer: Navigating Connection, Memories, and New Moments
Summer brings longer days, family gatherings, vacations, and opportunities for connection, but it can also present unique challenges for those grieving the loss of a spouse.
Join Rabbi Michael Schwartz for a supportive conversation about navigating summer’s social moments while making room for joy, laughter, and meaningful experiences. Together, we’ll share strategies for managing difficult interactions, celebrate the season’s simple pleasures, and explore ways to embrace connection while honoring our loved ones.

You can grab dinner or just coffee, and join us for a discussion.
Free and open to everyone. Please RSVP to sewing@jccns.com

The JCCNS North Shore Singers
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Led by Debra Basil
Do you love music and singing? Join us for a joyful hour of song at the JCCNS! No experience required, but enthusiasm is much appreciated!
Session starts Tuesday, June 23rd, and will run weekly for six weeks.
$85/members, $95/community
To register, contact Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com or 857-285-7913

Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour
2026-07-01 11:00 - 12:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
All seniors are welcome to enjoy a live performance by the Insight Band and share a delicious, complimentary lunch at the JCCNS.
Space is limited.
Please RSVP to Lauren Weiss at lweiss@jccns.com or (857)285-7959 by the Friday before the concert and indicate your lunch choice of tuna or egg salad.

Knitting Knights
2026-07-01 19:00 | JCCNS Women’s Health Center, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Join us for fun evenings of knitting and chat. All ability levels welcome.
First and third Wednesdays of every month.

Making Sense of the Middle East
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
JCCNS Community Conversation Series
With reports of a new US-Iran agreement and continuing tensions involving Israel and the broader region, understanding the rapidly changing Middle East has never been more important.
Join Dr. Yoni Michanie, Director of Israel Education at Gann Academy, for an insightful discussion of the latest developments, historical context, and what may lie ahead for the region and the world.
Event is free and open to everyone! Please RSVP below.

Shabbat by the Outdoor Pool
2026-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | JCCNS Outdoor Pool, 4 Community Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945
This week’s celebration welcoming Shabbat will be hosted by Temple Sinai.
Everyone is welcome! Bring friends! Please RSVP below.
In the event of inclement weather, please check the JCCNS Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.
For more information, email Familyconnector@jccns.com
