Healthy Aging
We’re more than a community organization. We’re an advocate for your health and wellness. It’s all part of our mission of helping you live a long, active life.
We’re here to help you feel happy and healthy, at any age. As a guide and cheerleader for your wellness, we offer lectures and programs on topics ranging from stress and pain management to weight loss and nutrition.
The JCCSF partners with prominent healthcare experts and institutions to give you thoughtful, purposeful information and resources. As a community, we’re here to support each other in our quests to live long, active lives.
Lifelong Learning
- Literature & Writing
- Needle Arts Group
- Wellness Fairs
- Art Lectures
- Daytime Forums
- Taxi Ride Program
Older Adult
- Older Adult Fitness
- Feldenkrais
Event Schedule
September 2026
Arts & Ideas
Churchill & the Jews: A Lifelong Friendship
Date
Tuesday, September 29
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn how Winston Churchill's seven-decade relationship with Jewish people helped to define his remarkable career and ...
October 2026
Arts & Ideas
Treasures of the Pharaohs: de Young Exhibition
Date
Tuesday, October 6
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
In this lecture at the JCCSF, marvel at the exquisite works that exemplify the grandeur of the world of the Egyptian ...
Jewish Life
Trails & Traditions: Paths of Connection
Date
Tuesday, October 6
Time
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Lace up for an unforgettable fall! Hike the Presidio with a welcoming community as we celebrate the season through ...
Arts & Ideas
Opera Goes to Egypt: The Land of the Pharaohs in Song
Date
Thursday, October 8
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Travel to Egypt via the wonderful world of opera and explore engaging and colorful music dramas about the ancient ...
Jewish Life
Mahjong - Beginner Sessions
Date
Wednesday, October 14
Time
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Whether you're a first-timer or returning to a game you love, this is your invitation to play and connect.
Arts & Ideas
The Art of Living and Dying: Looking Through a Jewish Lens
Date
Thursday, October 15
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Explore the end of life through Jewish wisdom and values. Discover how our traditions guide the way we live, die, and ...
Healthy Aging
Aging or Sage-ing: Thriving as the Seasons Change
Date
Wednesday, October 21
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Drink in Jewish wisdom along with traditional herbal tea. Prepare for a spirited move into autumn, reflected in your ...
Jewish Life
Mahjong - Social Play
Date
Thursday, October 22
Time
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Whether you're a first-timer or returning to a game you love, this is your invitation to play and connect.
November 2026
Arts & Ideas
Cream: The Legendary Reign of the Original Rock Supergroup
Date
Tuesday, November 10
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Thrill to film clips of 1960s musical pioneers Cream, whose powerful and dynamic sound belied the fact they were a trio. ...
Arts & Ideas
Gertrude Stein: a Family Saga Meets the Birth of Modernism
Date
Wednesday, November 18
Time
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Discover the surprising story of Gertrude Stein. Get the low down from family member Peter Stein as he reveals the truth ...
Learn from our End of Life Resource Fair, Embracing the Journey
FAQs
What do I need to know before taking a group fitness class?
- Please notify the instructor of injuries or medical conditions.
- Be respectful of others and arrive to class on time. If class is full, instructors reserve the right to turn participants away. Late admittance may not be allowed, at instructor’s discretion.
- Please store gym bags and purses in lockers.
- Shirts required at all times in any class.
- Be respectful of other participants and refrain from excessive talking.
- No sparring allowed.
- Please stay hydrated and bring water to class.
- Please wipe down sweat from mats and/or floor area before exiting room or studio.
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