CoA Programs (Coming of Age in Maryland) offers monthly activities, excursions, and special events to members aged 50 and over. Activities include theatre and museum trips, lectures, concerts, and annual signature events such as a Wellness Expo, Health and Harvest Fair, an international trip, and an NYC overnight excursion.Opportunities abound for socializing, learning, and entertainment. We hope you’ll join us to make friends and enjoy new experiences, including:
- Free CoA membership
- Bi-monthly Cinema J Film Screenings at both the JCC and Leisure World
- “Food ‘n’ Fun”: Bi-monthly Coffeehouse with live music
- Social work support from our partner, JSSA
- Transportation provided for excursions with two pick-up sites: Bender JCC and Leisure World
- Free monthly Sip & Share women’s gatherings (1st and 3rd Monday of every month)- Remaining Dates: April 21, May 5, May 19, June 9
Programs for Active Adults Around Town | May 2025- June, 2025
For more information, contact Frieda Enoch at 301.348.3809 or fenoch@benderjccgw.org.Also visit our Arts & Culture section for author discussions, gallery exhibits, and concerts sponsored by the Bender JCC.
Upcoming COA sponsored events
| CoA Coffeehouse: Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter | Thursday, May 15th - 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
| Expo 2025: Grand Finale Concert: Daryl Davis | Thursday, June 12th - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Cinema J: Bad Shabbos | Thursday, June 19th - 7:00 - 9:30 PM |
| CoA Excursion: The People’s House | Wednesday, June 25th - 9:30 - 2:00 PM |
CoA Coffeehouse: Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter
Thursday, May 15th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Jazzy songstress Renee Tannenbaum presents a glorious tribute to one of the great American songwriters of the early 20th century, Cole Porter. His sophisticated, sexy, and timeless songs are iconic: “Night and Day,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “You’re the Top,” and so many more.
Singing jazz standards in four languages, Renee has performed at D.C.’s best venues, including the legendary Blues Alley, Mr. Henry’s, the National Press Club, as well as at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Gallery of Art’s Jazz in the Garden concert series.
But first, let’s eat:
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and wine precede the concert.
Join us for an enchanting and ‘delicious’ evening!
If you have any questions, Please contact Frieda Enoch at fenoch@benderjccgw.org or at 301-348-3809
All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.
Fee | $15 in advance | $18 on Expo Day- OPEN TO ALL
Location: Leisure World-Clubhouse II [3300 N. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD]
We know him and love him, pianist extraordinaire, Daryl Davis is in the house!
Cap off your day of wellness with a trip down musical memory lane. Dance in the aisles, tap your toes, and sing along to 50’s, 60’s and 70’s timeless classics.
Questions? Contact Frieda Enoch at fenoch@benderjccgw.org or 301-348-3809.
All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.
WINNER, Top Audience Award – 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
Bad Shabbos, this wickedly funny, highly entertaining, one-night-in-New-York story turns a Shabbat family dinner into a chaotic whirlwind. The son and his non-Jewish fiancé are about to have their parents meet each other when an accidental death gets in the way and threatens to unravel the whole evening.
Kyra Sedgwick leads an outstanding ensemble cast in this fast paced, surprisingly profound film, finding humor in unexpected places. The film’s true strength, however, is that no matter what your religion or how you practice it, you can appreciate its message: family matters!
Cinema J @ The Kreeger Auditorium
Thursday, June 19 I 7:00–9:00 PM | $15 | Bender JCC – 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville
Click here to purchase tickets to the Bender JCC showing
Cinema J Matinee
Friday, June 20 | 1:30-3:00 PM | $10 in advance/$12 at the door
Click here to purchase tickets to the Leisure World showing
Leisure World Clubhouse II (Non-residents are welcome)
3300 N. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring
For questions, please contact Frieda Enoch at fenoch@benderjccgw.org or 301-348-3809.
All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.
Tickets | $65
Pick Up Is Provided From Two Locations:
9:30 AM(Leisure World)
10:00(Bender JCC)
Join COA for an unforgettable trip to Downtown DC to visit The People’s House, a life-size replica of the White House! The People’s House: A White House Experience is a new cutting-edge interactive museum created by the White House Historical Association.
• Experience the history and grandeur of the executive mansion AKA The People’s House!
• visit a life-size model of the Oval Office and sit behind the ‘resolute’ desk and have your picture taken!
• Fun fact: The White House Historical Assoc. was founded in 1961 by First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy!
• bonus: they have a great museum shop!
You won’t want to miss this unforgettable tour of The People’s House, a life-size replica of the White House
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Frieda Enoch at fenoch@benderjccgw.org or at 301-348-3809
All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.