Bridge

Bridge is a pleasurable and intellectually stimulating game.  Enjoy a full range of courses to suit a wide variety of levels and interests.  From the beginner to the enthusiast, bridge players can learn the basic principles or engage in advanced conventions and play techniques.

Practice your skills in supervised bridge games or in the duplicate bridge club.

Computer Learning Centre

The Computer Learning Centre gives seniors the opportunity to experience the many benefits that computers have to offer.  The wide range of courses available is designed for everyone, from the rank beginner to the veteran user.

Courses include: Windows, Word, Internet, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, Website Design and Windows Moviemaker.

Workshops include: Photo Scanning and Editing, Computer Maintenance and CD Creator.

Craft Centre

Indulge yourself in the fine art of contemporary crafting and be part of North America's fastest growing pastime. Explore a range of intriguing new techniques in decorative painting, découpage, polymer clay, soft sculpture, jewellry design and tole painting.

Be sure to check out our annual Craft Exhibit and Sale.

Fine Arts

The joy of coaxing an image out of soapstone, the satisfaction of capturing a still life or portrait on canvas, or the pride of creating artistic jewellry are a few of the many experiences awaiting you.  The Fine Arts Department believes that the need and ability to express oneself artistically lies within all of us and has something to offer everyone.

Courses include stained glass, portraits, painting, watercolour, coloured pencil, ceramics and stone sculpture.

Special adapted art classes, using adapted equipment, are offered for post-stroke, post-rehab artists.

Be sure to check out our annual Student Art Exhibit and Sale.

Hobbies and Leisure

Choose from a variety of courses designed to teach and develop hobbies and leisure activities.  Learn how to knit, play Mah Jongg, or sign up for Rummi Q; participate in a book club to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with good discussion or improve your writing skills in the Writer's Circle.

Enjoy a friendly game of Bridge, Mah Jongg, Billards, Chess or Cards.

The Woodshop is open daily for enthusiastic woodwork volunteers.

International Studies

Under the leadership of McGill University Professor Emeritus, Vice-Chancellor and former Principal Dr. Bernard Shapiro, the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors created the Department of International Studies which offers participants the opportunity to put into perspective world issues and events.

Stay informed with university professors offering challenging lectures and courses on historical and current political and economic developments.

Jewish Studies and Culture

Discover Jewish culture, history and beliefs.  Explore a wide variety of topics through interesting discussion and stimulating lectures.

Languages and Literature

Discover the richness of language as you enhance your skills in French, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, and English.  Courses range from beginner to advanced.  Develop the ability and confidence to converse and express yourself.

Liberal Arts

A varied and wide range of courses to engage the participant is offered by professionals in their field of expertise.

Performing Arts

Enjoy classes in international dance or theatre.  Rehearse and perform with our CJCS choir and orchestra. Join the cast of our theatrical troupe for our annual shows.

Russian Seniors

Programs and services are offered for Russian speaking seniors, including a Russian Seniors Club.

Members enjoy classes in fitness, art and music.

Click here for the course outline.

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