Adults with Special Needs

Bagel Club Drop-In Social Club
We are a drop-in social club for adults with Special Needs that focuses on Jewish heritage and education. We offer social and recreational activities including movies, arts and crafts, outings, Israeli dancing, music appreciation and much more. Join us to make new friends, celebrate Jewish holidays, and more. Our newest activity is beginner yoga classes.

Sundays 2:00-4:00pm
Free of charge

Community Kitchen
Kitchen This program focuses on creating a delicious and nutritional kosher style meal. Participants follow recipes and cook together which creates a unique learning and social experience. Extra food and recipes are available for participants to take home. Dishes include traditional Jewish, Israeli and various culturally themed meals.

Mondays 4:30-6:30pm
Free of charge

Kindly supported by Kosher Food Warehouse, Omnitsky's, Mazon Canada

Catering Service
New to the Special Needs department at the JCC is a Catering service for Community events. We are able to cater your next event large or small. Menu items include hot or cold lunches, salads, desserts and more. Participants are paid an hourly rate for their work in the catering jobs. As well as being paid for their work, participants acquire vital skills that will enable them to be employed in the community.

Peer Support Group
An opportunity for participants with Mental Health issues to
discuss and seek guidance from their peers on a variety of topics.
Facilitators: Charles Leibovitch and Dr. Robin Friedlander.

Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Free of charge

How You Can Help
The Special Need programming at the JCC is offered free of charge. However, donations of money or kosher food items are needed and greatly appreciated. There is also a great need for volunteers.

For more information or to volunteer
Anat Toledano
Adults with Special Needs Program Coordinator
Phone 604-257-5111 ext. 710
E-email: bagelclub@jccgv.bc.ca