Food N’ Fun: Mykonos Grill
October 6, 2022 | 12:30 – 3:00 PM | $36

Let’s Do Lunch!

Join CoA for a 3-course lunch at Mykonos Grill in Rockville. After lunch, we will play a fun trivia game where prizes will be awarded! You won’t want to miss this!

What is Coming of Age? A Bender JCC 60+ adult program, welcoming all, engaging the community, offering trips, lectures, films, concerts, and more…..

Questions? Contact Frieda Enoch, fenoch@benderjccgw.org or 301-348-3832

Canasta Classes

• Canasta – Wednesdays | 10:00 AM -12:00 PM – 10/12,10/19, 10/26 and 11/2

$70 – Members | $85 – General Public

The old craze is new again and Canasta is hot! It is one of the most popular and loved card games with an exciting mix of strategy, luck, and skill. This 4 session class will be taught by our very popular instructor, Michele Heffner, and is designed for those new to the game or individuals who’d like to brush up on their skills. Learn the rules, strategies, and scoring with a hands-on play of this intriguing and challenging game. This class will be taught in person at the Bender JCC. *Space limited to 8 participants.

For more information or to register go to contact Marcie Blackman at 301-348-3808

Cinema J Matinee @ Leisure World: iMordecai
Thursday, October 20 | 1:30 PM | $10 in advance/ $12 at the door
English | Feature | USA, 2022 I 1h 42m
Screening Location: Leisure World Clubhouse II, 3300 N. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring MD, 20906

A heart-warming movie based on a true story, iMordecai stars Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy-winning actor Judd Hirsch (star of the Emmy-winning sitcom Taxi, Ordinary People, Independence Day) as Mordecai Samels and Academy Award-nominated actress Carol Kane (Hester Street) as his wife, Fela, both survivors from Poland, who are now living in Miami. Their son, Marvin (Academy Award-nominated actor Sean Astin, The Lord of the Rings), is an ambitious cigar maker trying to support his own family while still being there for his aging parents. But when Mordecai’s ancient flip phone breaks, he starts to take lessons from Nina (newcomer Azia Dinea Hale), a young employee of Ultratech. She tutors Mordecai on his new iPhone, opening him up to all kinds of novel experiences and adventures, which makes him feel like a kid again. An uplifting comedy and a love letter to the city of Miami, iMordecai urges us all to live the one life we have to the fullest.

**Proof of vaccination is required to attend all in-person films at the Bender JCC**

Cinema J: iMordecai
Thursday, October 20 | 7:00 PM | $12
English | Feature | USA, 2022 | 1h 42m
Screening Location: Bender JCCGW – Kreeger Theater

A heart-warming movie based on a true story, iMordecai stars Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy-winning actor Judd Hirsch (star of the Emmy-winning sitcom Taxi, Ordinary People, Independence Day) as Mordecai Samels and Academy Award-nominated actress Carol Kane (Hester Street) as his wife, Fela, both survivors from Poland, who are now living in Miami. Their son, Marvin (Academy Award-nominated actor Sean Astin, The Lord of the Rings), is an ambitious cigar maker trying to support his own family while still being there for his aging parents. But when Mordecai’s ancient flip phone breaks, he starts to take lessons from Nina (newcomer Azia Dinea Hale), a young employee of Ultratech. She tutors Mordecai on his new iPhone, opening him up to all kinds of novel experiences and adventures, which makes him feel like a kid again. An uplifting comedy and a love letter to the city of Miami, iMordecai urges us all to live the one life we have to the fullest.

**Proof of vaccination is required to attend all in-person films at the Bender JCC**

J Talks: Peace, Politics & Plutonium: The Impact of Israel’s Election
Monday, October 24 | 2:00 PM | $10
Location: Leisure World Clubhouse II, 3300 N. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906

We are honored to welcome our guest speaker, Gil Hoffman, a regular analyst on CNN and other news outlets. Israel’s elections will be held on Nov. 1 and Mr. Hoffman will provide an insider’s look at the impact of this election and what’s at stake for Israel and the United States.

Questions? Please contact Frieda or Lindsay, our CoA staff: fenoch@benderjccgw.org or call: 301-348-3832

What is CoA? A Bender JCC adult program, welcoming all, engaging the community, offering trips, lectures, films, concerts, and more…

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience | National Geographic Museum
Tuesday, October 25 | $45 (Immersive Museum Experience & ‘Door-to-door Transportation) | Optional Boxed Lunch-$15
*Proof of Vaccination Required to Attend*

“Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” is a cinematic immersive exhibition that takes guests on a journey to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Innovative video projections and soundscapes transport visitors to Egypt, where they experience the country’s ancient wonders, meet the gods of the underworld, join explorers who continue to study the mysteries of his tomb, and travel with this legendary pharaoh on his quest for immortality.

Transportation is included, add on lunch for an additional $15

Two bus pickup locations:
9:30 AM from Leisure World
10:00 AM from the Bender JCC

Questions? Please contact Frieda or Lindsay, our CoA staff: fenoch@benderjccgw.org or call: 301-348-3832

What is CoA? A Bender JCC adult program, welcoming all, engaging the community, offering trips, lectures, films, concerts, and more…..

Food N’ Fun: Strathmore Mansion Tea
November 1, 2022 | 12:30 – 3:00 PM | $32

Join CoA for a Specialty Tea at The Strathmore Mansion: Rat Pack Tea Featuring Joe Martone on piano & vocals.

A throwback tea with jazzy “Rat Pack” music from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

Limited space is available, don’t wait to make your reservation!

Transportation is not provided for this event. We will meet at the mansion at 12:30 PM.

**Please note- The Strathmore requires masks to be worn when not eating or drinking**

Questions? Contact Frieda or Lindsay at 301-348-3832

What is Coming of Age? A Bender JCC 60+ adult program, welcoming all, engaging the community, offering trips, lectures, films, concerts, and more…..

CoA Excursion | Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum | Monday, November 7 | $36

Two bus pickup locations:
9:30 AM from Leisure World
10:00 AM from the Bender JCC

After a lengthy closure, the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC is reopening, and Coming of Age will be one of the first groups to visit the brand new exhibitions. Explore how we took flight, how we fly today, how one gets to the Moon, how air and space connect us all, and much more in the eight new galleries.
After touring the museum, we will stop by the Mars Café for lunch (purchase your own), or you can bring lunch to eat on the bus on the return home.

*Proof of Vaccination Required to Attend*

Questions? Please contact Frieda or Lindsay, our CoA staff: fenoch@benderjccgw.org or call: 301-348-3832

Cinema J: The Human Factor
Thursday, November 17 | 7:00 PM | $12
English | Documentary | USA, 2019 | 1h 48m
Screening Location: Bender JCC – Kreeger Auditorium

With unprecedented access to the foremost American negotiators, THE HUMAN FACTOR is the behind-the-scenes story from the last 25 years, of how the United States came within reach of pulling off the impossible –securing peace between Israel and its neighbors. Today, the need to learn from past mistakes couldn’t be more urgent.

REVIEWS:
“Deeply wise. A stirring argument for the power of humanity. Mr. Moreh’s technique is quietly dazzling.”
– Joe Morgenstern, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

“As significant as it is drop dead fascinating, offering not only intimate personal stories but also potent insights into what went wrong so many times in that most incendiary part of the world.”
– Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

**Proof of vaccination is required to attend all in-person films at the Bender JCC**

Questions? Contact Coming of Age staff at 301-348-3832

J Talks: Man of Schmear- The Secret History of Judaism & Comic Books
Tuesday, November 29 | 2:00 PM | $10
Location: Leisure World Clubhouse | Ballroom, 3700 Rossmoor Blvd. Silver Spring, MD 20906

Superheroes and comic books have been ingrained in our society for nearly a century…but why? And where does the connection to Judaism and folklore come into play? In this two-hour interactive workshop, you’ll learn about how the superheroes and characters you’ve seen in comics, movies, and television are interwoven through both Jewish and American societies, and why that plays such an important part in both cultures. You’ll also come away with actions that you can take to ensure this history is remembered and preserved. From Superman to The Avengers and every cape in between, this session will show you the secret history of Jews and comic books!

Josh Steinhouse is a professional educator and uses his degree in American Studies, a career in Learning & Development, and 30-plus years of collecting comics to teach and interact with audiences about the influence, impact, and importance of the comic book and superhero medium in our society.

Questions? Please contact Frieda or Lindsay, our CoA staff: fenoch@benderjccgw.org or call: 301-348-3832

What is CoA? A Bender JCC adult program, welcoming all, engaging the community, offering trips, lectures, films, concerts, and more…

Cinema J: One More Story
Thursday, December 8 | 7:00 PM | $12
Hebrew with English Subtitles | Feature | Israel, 2021 | 1h 31m
Screening Location: Bender JCC – Kreeger Auditorium

An ambitious young journalist, Yarden, is put to the test when her boss (who also happens to be her lover) assigns her to do a story about blind dating in hopes of chasing ratings. Even cynical young millennials believe in true love, right? Yarden’s not so sure but proceeds on her boss’s promise to publish her first novel if she writes the piece.

One More Story is the directorial debut from Israel’s beloved comedian and TV personality, Guri Alfi, and was based on Omer Barak’s bestseller, “Wedding Rush,” which received the highest price ever paid for movie rights in Israel. With a great score, the film is a fun-filled ride as we share the journey of Yarden’s complicated dating history while waiting to discover if true love is to be found. Romantic comedy, Israeli style!

(Adult content: sexual situations)

Official Selection: Chicago Jewish, Boston Israeli film festivals

“Love has become shorter than the Tishrei holidays…But precisely because of the cloak of cynicism, and the realization that the knight on the white horse, or the cooperative scooter, will no longer come, One More Story hits the spot.” –Editor, The Observational

**Proof of vaccination is required to attend all in-person films at the Bender JCC**

Questions? Contact Coming of Age staff at 301-348-3832

Cinema J @ Leisure World: One More Story
Tuesday, December 13 | 1:30 PM | $10
Hebrew with English Subtitles | Feature | Israel, 2021 | 1h 31m
Screening Location: Leisure World Clubhouse II, 3300 N. Leisure World Blvd. Silver Spring, MD 20906

An ambitious young journalist, Yarden, is put to the test when her boss (who also happens to be her lover) assigns her to do a story about blind dating in hopes of chasing ratings. Even cynical young millennials believe in true love, right? Yarden’s not so sure, but proceeds on her boss’s promise to publish her first novel if she writes the piece.

One More Story is the directorial debut from Israel’s beloved comedian and TV personality, Guri Alfi, and was based on Omer Barak’s bestseller, “Wedding Rush,” which received the highest price ever paid for movie rights in Israel. With a great score, the film is a fun-filled ride as we share the journey of Yarden’s complicated dating history while waiting to discover if true love is to be found. Romantic comedy, Israeli style!

(Adult content: sexual situations)

Official Selection: Chicago Jewish, Boston Israeli film festivals

“Love has become shorter than the Tishrei holidays…But precisely because of the cloak of cynicism, and the realization that the knight on the white horse, or the cooperative scooter, will no longer come, One More Story hits the spot.” –Editor, The Observational

Questions? Contact Coming of Age staff at 301-348-3832