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Community & Adult Programming

Join us in making new friends and enjoying the company of old as we participate in a variety of activities including: lectures, films, concerts, bookclubs, discussions, trips, outings, classes and more!

Department Programs

Jewish Arts Festival “Jews that Rock!”

This years Jewish Arts Festival is getting underway!

Please click below for your opportunity to be involved this year

Community Programs & Activities

For more details on our community events, please see our event calendar by clicking Here

September 1-30:

Bess Ann Swansen’s Water Colors - Art Exhibit

Location: 2nd Floor Lobby

Reception: September 16 at 7:00 p.m.

October 1 -31:

UNCR (UN Refugee Agency) World Tour – Photo Exhibition “Invisible in the City: the lives of urban refugees”

Location: 2nd Floor Lobby

Wednesday, September 15

1st of 4 in a Financial Series

“Weathering the Market Storms – A guide to investing in an unstable market”

5:45 -6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 13

2nd of 4 in a Financial Series

“Organize Your Life - Six Steps to Organizing Your Financial Life”

5:45 -6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 10

3rd of 4 in a Financial Series

“Estate Planning in Utah- Keeping what you have worked so hard for!”

5:45 -6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 8

3rd of 4 in a Financial Series

“Alternate Investment Tools- Alternatives to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds”

5:45 -6:30 p.m.

JCC Gift Shop: Rotunda

Featuring: Jewelry artists - Toba Essig and Tamar Meir,

Metal Shabbat candle holders by Joe Cassalino Jr., Ceramics by Amy Dishell and Woofware dog collars and leashes by Dawn Sontag and many Judaica items.

Challa Bread Program

Challa Bread available every Friday – first come, first serve $4.50/per loaf

JCC Community Classes

Throughout the year the JCC offers an exciting array of adult classes ranging from Hebrew Language to Dog Obedience to Art History!

Check out the JCC Event Calendar for this months offerings or pick up a newsletter!

Salsa in the Sukkah

Thursday, September 23

6:00PM

Members: $5.00, Non Member: $7.50

Salsa in the Sukkah is a community event which includes: decorating the Sukkah, blessings over the Sukkah, Salsa making demonstration and sampling, sipping margaritas, and Salsa dance lessons. Bring your own dinner. Margaritas for purchase.

Click Here to Register Online

Members must have your JCC barcode & pin to recieve member price

Department Staff

Michelle Oelsner

Michelle Oelsner

Community Special Events Coordinator

  • Phone: 801.581.0098 ext 119
  • Email: Email
  • Carla Cantor

    Carla Cantor

    Community Programming Coordinator

  • Phone: 801-581-0098
  • Email: Email