Adult Life
Chair Exercise Lite
Session: YR 2025-2026 Programs
Dates: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
No classes for Jewish holiday closures. Please check with your instructor for all "no class dates" specific to your class day/time.
Staff Contact: Suzanne DiOrio 704-944-6862 or [email protected]
Location: Gorelick Hall
Chair Exercise Lite: Increase your flexibility, agility, and strength through gentle, basic exercise led by an Levine JCC exercise professional. All exercises are performed in a chair. May use light weights, bands, yoga balls.
Mon/Wed/Fri, 11:15am-12pm. Gorelick Hall.
LJCC Members: Free, no registration required.
Community Members: $50 per month / $10 Drop in rate.
Oasis Members: $40 per month / $8 Drop in rate.
Available Courses:
Chair Lite - June
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Description
May use light weights.
Requirements
Ages: 50 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $50 / Member and Benefactor Free / Oasis Fee $40
Location: Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts
Additional Information: Drop-In-Rate (per class): CM/$10 Oasis/$8
JLIFE Cooking Class
Session: YR 2025-2026 Programs
Dates: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Staff Contact: Emily Russell: [email protected]
Location: Dumas Activity Center
Join us for a special themed cooking demonstration where you'll learn to create delicious and meaningful dishes for your home table. Experience new ideas on traditional recipes, expert tips, and taste all the demonstrated dishes. Don't miss these opportunities to elevate your next family and friends gathering and celebrate the flavors of Jewish heritage.
Classes are offered quarterly and taught by Emily Hoody-Russell, Social Action Coordinator here at the J. Emily is an avid cook, and has many years of experience in the Pastry Arts.
No Available Courses
Learn a Language
Session: YR 2025-2026 Programs
Dates: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
The Language Academy of the Carolinas, Inc. offers its award-winning adult Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese classes at the Levine JCC. They work in small groups of 4-8 people and teach you how to converse in the language. There are no tests and no grades, and everything is conducted almost entirely in the language to create an immersive experience for the participants. Reading, writing and listening comprehension are all emphasized as tools to enhance your ability to speak. Come find out why Charlotte Magazine named them The Best Place To Learn A New Language In Charlotte!
$50 off for Levine JCC Members - register at www.carolinalanguage.com.
Your membership will be verified by the Language Academy and you'll receive a $50 refund the next business day.
No Available Courses
Learn to Play Mah Jongg - For Beginners - JULY
Session: 2026 Summer Programs
Dates: July 14, 2026 - July 23, 2026
Staff Contact: Sarah Tocman: 704-944-6803 or [email protected]
Location: Holly and Hal Levinson Family Place
Mah Jongg is an ancient tile-based game that originated in China over 2000 years ago and has spread in popularity throughout the world. Learn how to play this popular game with your friends.
You MUST bring a 2026 official Mah Jongg card to this class.
Purchase your cards through https://nationalmahjonggleague.org/ or (212)-246-3052.
Courses will not be prorated for classes missed.
Registration begins Tuesday, June 9.
Register by Tuesday, July 7. No refunds for cancellations will be issued after this date.
Available Courses:
Mah Jongg for Beginners - July
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 14, 2026 - July 23, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 21 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $168 / Member & Benefactor Fee $120
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Sue Blackmon
Open Studio Art Class
Session: 2026 Summer Programs
Dates: June 11, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Staff Contact: Sarah Tocman: 704-944-6809 or [email protected]
Location: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Life Center
Enjoy dedicated time to create in a welcoming and inspiring studio environment! This 6-week class is designed for students to work on their own individual projects at their own pace, whether you're painting, experimenting with mixed media, or continuing a piece you've already started. Each participant will receive personalized instruction and guidance from the instructor throughout each class, making this a great fit for all experience levels. All supplies included, such as acrylic paint, watercolor, collage materials, brushes, paper and mixed media supplies.
Courses will not be prorated for classes missed.
Register by Friday, June 5. There will be no refunds or cancellations after this date.
Available Courses:
Open Studio Art Classes
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 11, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $285 / Member Fee $260 (All Materials Included)
Additional Information: Instructor: Kimberley Henderson, B.A. Art Education. Kimberley has been teaching for over 18 years and is the owner of Artalchemy.
Tai Chi
Session: YR 2025-2026 Programs
Dates: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
No classes for Jewish holiday closures. Please check with your instructor for all "no class dates" specific to your class day/time.
Staff Contact: Anna Gunsher: 704-944-6729 or [email protected]
Location: Swimmer Family Aerobics Studio
This class is designed for all levels of fitness to learn the forms of Tai Chi. Improve your strength, balance, circulation and coordination, all in a fun and safe environment. Classes are ongoing and fees are paid per month.
LJCC Members and Oasis Members receive a discounted monthly rate.
Instructors: Mike Gentile & Sri Rajagopalan
Available Courses:
Tai Chi - June
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 11:40 am - 12:40 pm
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $60 / Member and Benefactor Fee $50 / Oasis Fee $50
Additional Information: Drop-in-rate (per class): CM $14 / Member & Oasis $12