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 | Winter 2026

Holiday/Chanukah Party

Sun. Dec 21, 1:00-2:00pm

Save the date for a holiday celebration!

$10 sign up required

Pottery with Geralynn Kay
Enjoy creating pottery as a form of self-expression, improving motor skills, problem solving, and patience.
Winter Session 1:

Mon | Jan 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9
Class 1: 5:30-6:15pm
Class 2: 6:30-7:15pm
$66 per 6-week session, sign-up required
Winter session 2:

Mon | Feb 23; Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Class 1: 5:30-6:15pm
Class 2: 6:30-7:15pm
$66 per 6-week session, sign-up required

Fitness with Dave
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!
Thur | 5:30-6:15pm | Jan 15, 22, 29; Feb 5
$45 per 4-week session, sign-up required

Music Therapy with Maggie Carchrie, MA, MT-BC
Board Certified Music Therapist Maggie Carchrie uses music to improve and maintain the social, physical, and psychological well-being of our community all through active music making.
Tue | 4:30-5:30pm | Jan 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 24; Mar 3
$60 per 6-week session, sign-up required

Making Healthy Snacks with Rebecca Mehlman
Join Rebecca, our health conscious, friendly plant based chef and learn how to make some yummy and healthy snacks! Recipes and simple step by step instructions will be provided so you can make the snack at home on your own too!
Thur | 4:30-5:30pm | Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
$50 per 4-week session, sign up required

Valentine’s Dance
Sun. Feb 8, 1:00-2:30pm
Shake off the winter blues with your friends and boogie down to some great tunes with DJ Bobbie G!
$15 Sign up required

 
Bingo!
Everyone’s favorite game where everyone wins!

Sun. Dec 7, 1:00-2:00pm
Sun. Jan 11, 1:00-2:00pm
Sun. Feb 22, 1:00-2:00pm
Sun. Mar 15, 1:00-2:00pm
No cost, sign-up preferred
Contact Becky to sign up; 
bmunday@mandelljcc.org

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