All programs are provided at the
Avis/South Shore JCC unless otherwise indicated. The purpose of this
program is to offer educational and acculturation activities for
seniors from the former Soviet Union. Russian-speaking staff
provides support and assistance to help seniors with limited or no
English to participate in Senior Adult Department programs. In
addition, a number of programs specially designed for this group are
available:
• English as a Second Language
classes for all levels
• Citizenship
• Russian Club
• Movie Club
• Computer Class
• Literacy Club
• Chess Club tied to a tournament connected with the Staten Island
Senior Olympics.
• Discussion Groups
• Cultural Programs
• Exercise, art, dance, yoga, choral group, poetry classes and other
recreational programs are held at the South Shore, the North Shore,
and St. Elizabeth’s Manor together with American-born seniors.
• Trips to cultural sites
For more
information, please contact Shelly Lader at
718-981-1500 Ext. 235 or by
Email
