New American Seniors

Our special programs for Russian-speaking émigrés from the former Soviet Union foster a sense of community and connection with American and Jewish life. The New American programs offer educational, social and cultural venues that honor and preserve émigré traditions, connection to Russian language, and arts and culture.

Program partners and locations include Congregation Beth Israel, Alfred E. Plant, and Federation Square.

For more information, contact Lucy Dratva, Program Coordinator for New American Seniors, bobalylu@gmail.com, 860-549-2919

 

Программы для Пожилых Новых Американцев Большого  Хартфорда.

Дорогие Друзья! Мы будем рады встречи с Вами. Справки по телефону: 860-549-2919 Люся Дратва Организатор Русских Программ, bobalylu@gmail.com

 
Programs & Classes | Spring 2026
 
Jewish Trivia Challenge
Jewish Education Classes: History, Culture & Holidays
Online with Lucy Dratva. Prizes awarded for correct answers.
Ongoing
Free
Contact Lucy for more information, bobalylu@gmail.com, 860-549-2919 
 
Support Groups:
 
Pre-Shabbat
Shabbat is the day of rest and celebrated every Friday week from Friday night at sunset until Saturday night at sundown. Shabbat creates a unique Jewish opportunity to embrace the day of rest, receive spiritual renewal and feel joy and appreciation. Wine and Challa will be served.
Facilitator: Lucy Dratva
Fri | 3:00-4:00pm 
Two locations provided:
Alfred E. Plant, 759 Farmington Ave., West Hartford - March 13 & 27, April 10, 24; May 8, 22; June 5, 19
Federation Square, 2 Starkel Road, West Hartford - March 21, April 17, May 15, June 26
 
Morning Tea with Lucy
Discussion group on art, music, Jewish life, new books, and world news. Tea and dessert will be served.
Facilitator: Lucy Dratva
Mon | 10:00am-12:00pm | Ongoing
Free
Held at the Mandell JCC
 
Baking for the Holidays
Facilitator: Lucy Dratva
Wed | 3:00-4:00pm | March 24, April 28, May 12, June 23
Held at Federation Square, 2 Starkel Rd, West Hartford
Free

 

 

 

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New American Seniors programming is funded in part by the Jewish Federation’s annual campaign.

 

 

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