Special Needs

Adults with developmental disabilities can enjoy year-round social and recreational programs designed to enable them to interact with their peers and improve their social skills, all while developing meaningful relationships. We partner with the Jewish Association for Community Living and other group homes in the area and also welcome those living independently or with their families.
We take full advantage of the JCC facilities, including the pottery studio and The Swim & Tennis Club, which hosts the annual Swim and BBQ Party. 

For questions or for more information or to join our email list, please contact Becky Munday, Special Needs Program Coordinator, 860-231-6339, bmunday@mandelljcc.org.

The JCC reserves the right to cancel any class for insufficient registration.  Participants will be notified as soon as possible and their fees refunded.  A refund will be given if the participant withdraws one week prior to the beginning of the activity.  Refunds will not be given once a class has begun.

Adult Classes & Programs | Summer 2026

POTTERY WITH GERALYNN KAY

Enjoy creating pottery as a form of self-expression, improving motor skills, problem solving, and patience.

Mondays | June 1-July 6 | 5:30-6:15pm

or

Wednesdays | June 3-July 8 | 5:30-6:15pm

$72 for 6-week session, sign-up required

FITNESS WITH LINDSEY

Join our new fitness program that combines fun, low impact exercises and simple strength training to help build confidence, coordination, and overall fitness. Enjoy staying active while connecting and socializing in a supportive and encouraging environment!

Thursdays | June 25- July 30 | 5:30-6:15pm

$60 per 6-week session, sign-up required

MUSIC THERAPY WITH MAGGIE CARCHRIE, MA, MT-BC

Join Board Certified Music Therapist Maggie Carchrie as she uses music to improve and maintain the social, physical, and psychological well-being of our community all through active music making

Tuesdays | July 7-August 11 | 4:30-5:30pm

$66 per 6-week session, sign-up required

BINGO!

Everyone’s favorite game where everyone wins!

Sunday | June 7 | 1:00-2:00pm

Sunday | July 12 | 1:00-2:00pm

Sunday | August 2 | 1:00-2:00pm

No cost, sign-up preferred Contact Becky to sign up

END OF SUMMER BASH AT THE SWIM & TENNIS CLUB

Sunday | August 23 | 3:30-5:30pm

Join us at The JCC Swim & Tennis club as we close

out the summer. We’ll be able to play mini-golf and

basketball, play bingo, make some crafts, listen to

music and splash around in the pool! Food, drinks and

snacks provided.

$15 per person

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Adult Special Needs programs are funded in part by the Jewish Federation’s annual campaign.