Adult education
classes, travel, music,
and joyful fun await you.

From San Rafael, CA, the Osher Marin Adult Learning & Living program invites all—members, non-members, residents near or far, people of all backgrounds, faiths, ethnicities, fashion styles, chocolate preferences—to explore the arts, build a broader understanding of our world, taste a few treats together, and possibly pick up a new skill or two.

We’d love to have you. Come along!

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Game On! Mexican Train

Jul 30 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Osher Marin JCC

Come! Learn! Play! Join in our new, live, in-person game program to meet and connect with others while playing a fun game. Game On: Mexican Train Tuesday, July 30 1:00-3:00pm In-Person at the Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road (San Rafael) This game day will be hosted in... »

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Game On! Rummikub

Aug 08 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Osher Marin JCC

Come! Learn! Play! Join in our new, live, in-person game program to meet and connect with others while playing a fun game. Game On: Rummikub Thursday, August 8 1:00-3:00pm In-Person at the Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road (San Rafael) This game day will be hosted in the... »

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In-Person Cultural Arts Trip – “Enchanting Ireland”

Aug 10 @ 06:00 PM Aug 25 @ 09:00 AM
The Merrion Hotel Dublin

Embark on our 15-Night intensive & enchanting exploration across “The Emerald Isle,” which promises to be “The Trip of a Lifetime!” The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our In-Person Cultural Arts Trip: Enchanting Ireland: Countryside, Coastlines, Cliffs & Castles August 10-(25), 2024 Embark on our... »

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Game On! Mexican Train

Aug 13 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Osher Marin JCC

Come! Learn! Play! Join in our new, live, in-person game program to meet and connect with others while playing a fun game. Game On: Mexican Train Tuesday, August 13 1:00-3:00pm In-Person at the Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road (San Rafael) This game day will be hosted in... »

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Game On! Rummikub

Aug 22 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Osher Marin JCC

Come! Learn! Play! Join in our new, live, in-person game program to meet and connect with others while playing a fun game. Game On: Rummikub Thursday, August 22 1:00-3:00pm In-Person at the Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road (San Rafael) What is Rummikub? Rummikub is a tile-based game... »

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Game On! Mexican Train

Aug 27 @ 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Osher Marin JCC

Come! Learn! Play! Join in our new, live, in-person game program to meet and connect with others while playing a fun game. Game On: Mexican Train Tuesday, August 27 1:00-3:00pm In-Person at the Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road (San Rafael) Mexican Train has become a popular game... »

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Overnight Excursions – California Discoveries: SLO & Paso

Sep 23 @ 08:30 AM Sep 27 @ 06:30 PM
Overnight Excursions - California Discoveries: SLO & Paso

Explore treasures – Art, Gardens, History, Food & More – of San Luis Obispo county on this exciting journey. The Osher Marin JCC’s Overnight Excursions California Discoveries: SLO & Paso September 23-27, 2024 Board our private coach to be whisked away to gorgeous Central California for a 5-day/4-night discovery of... »

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In-Person Cultural Arts Trip – “Amazing Argentina: Buenos Aires & Beyond”

Oct 27 @ 02:00 PM Nov 08 @ 10:00 AM
malba

Join our multi-faceted, fascinating & delicious cultural journey to this bustling, unique South American capital city and beyond The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our In-Person Cultural Arts Trip: Amazing Argentina: Buenos Aires & Beyond and Optional Extension: Exciting Iguazú October 27-(November 5), 2024 The... »

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Cultural Arts Trip – “Extraordinary India: The Golden Triangle & Beyond”

Jan 05 @ 02:00 PM Jan 19 @ 12:00 AM
The Taj Mahal

Take a “once in a lifetime” trip to explore the arts & architecture, cuisine & crafts, history, religions & traditions in magnificent India! The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our In-Person Cultural Arts Trip: Extraordinary India: The Golden Triangle & Beyond January 5-19 (or 26),... »

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Cultural Arts Trip – “Extraordinary India: The Golden Triangle & Beyond”

Feb 02 @ 08:00 PM Feb 23 @ 08:00 PM
The Taj Mahal

Take a “once in a lifetime” trip to explore the arts & architecture, cuisine & crafts, history, religions & traditions in magnificent India! The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our In-Person Cultural Arts Trip: Extraordinary India: The Golden Triangle & Beyond February 2-16 (or 23),... »

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In-Person Cultural Arts Trip “Captivating Cuba: Art, Music, Dance & More!”

Mar 08 @ 06:00 PM Mar 16 @ 12:00 PM
Hotel Grand Aston La Habana

Join in an 8-night journey filled with great fun, delicious food, beautiful arts & crafts, interesting history, wonderful lectures and more! The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our Cultural Arts Trip: Captivating Cuba: Art, Music, Dance & More! March 8-(16), 2025 In 1492, Christopher Columbus... »

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In-Person Cultural Arts Trip – “The Neglected Netherlands” w/Extensions

Apr 27 @ 05:00 PM May 05 @ 09:00 AM
Amsterdam

Join us in spring to discover beautiful, interesting & delicious gems in charming towns beyond Amsterdam. The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our Cultural Arts Trip: The Neglected Netherlands with Optional Pre- & Post-Trip Excursions April 27-(May 5), 2025 Spend Springtime in the Land of... »

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Overview

Adult Education Programs

Virtual Morsels & Music

Bring coffee/tea & dessert to your computer, take your front row seat, and join us for a 1-hour live concert with a special guest artist who not only performa but also offers insights into the program’s pieces. Live Q&A enriches the experience! Your ticket purchase helps support our programs and our guest artist(s) whose schedule(s) and income(s) have been severely cut by this challenging period.

Terrific Tastings

Partnering with family-owned businesses, many of which may be struggling during this challenging period, we are delighted to create our live, online, educational tasting experiences. Each month features a different specialty and a different guest who brings unique insights to the tasting. Come for the treats, stay for the fun!

Still Traveling

Would you still like to travel? You can without leaving your home. Just stay still! Let us whisk you away for an interesting, educational, and fun live, guided group tour in a destination beyond your front door!

Exploring Opera

Whether an opera newcomer or a long-time fan, join us for a single session or a full series of our popular classes. Put down your opera glasses, take your front row seat, and explore this gorgeous (if sometimes intimidating) art form. Join James Sokol who started his career under Beverly Sills at NYC Opera and worked on projects with Opera Company of Philadelphia, and then moved to work at San Francisco Opera. With years of in-theater and teaching experience, backstage anecdotes, beautiful video performance clips, and down-to-earth perspectives, Sokol creates classes that always delight.

Broadway Backstage

Let us sneak you in through the Stage Door to go backstage on Broadway! A different, special guest theater professional who brings his/her unique expertise, experiences, and insights to our discussion will be featured at each of these exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits. Live Q&A and photos/video clips (when available) will enrich our experience. Your ticket purchase helps support this program and our special guests–theater professionals—-who are mostly or completely out of work.

Opera Behind the Scenes

Let former opera professional and instructor James Sokol pull back the curtain and take you on exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits to the opera. Meet a different special guest opera professional who brings his/her unique expertise, experiences and insights to our discussion. Live Q&A and video clips highlight our visit. Your ticket purchase helps support our programs and our guests. Come learn off stage what makes the magic happen on stage!

Exploring Broadway

Revel in James Sokol’s journey through musical theater treasures, peppered with audio and video performance clips which bring the delight of Broadway into the discussion.

Songs & Stories

Join songstress & storyteller Gilda Solve for a fun, live program filled with great music and interesting insights. She’s an international vocalist, recording artist, and musician, and she’ll sing to you live from France!

Cultural Arts Trips

Let us whisk you away on exciting trips filled with fun, interesting, and delicious experiences which–depending on the destination–may include private, guided walking tours & museum visits, exciting performances, sumptuous meals, and much more!

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