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At the Tucson J, we understand the importance of maintaining social, emotional, and physical health as we age. With this in mind, we have developed Healthy Aging programs designed to help you reach your full potential at any stage of life – stick around for a variety of art and language classes, too!

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July 11th, 2025 – December 31st, 2027
Friday
Crack, bam, dot! Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30pm Join us at the Tucson J for Mahj open play. Registration is free but requested. The Gift Shop at Cogregation Anshei Israel (5550 E. 5th Street) has 2024 Mah Jongg cards for sale at $14 (standard size) and $15 (large print). For more information, call (520) 349-3347...
November 1st, 2026 – February 28th, 2027
Monday
Monday: 9:00am-10:30am Looking to start your pickleball journey or continue learning? This class is designed for new pickleball players looking to learn the basics and get comfortable with the sport, with hands on coaching and gameplay. Learn the game and meet other players of similar level!
November 1st, 2026 – April 25th, 2027
Monday
If you want to have fun while learning a tip each Monday evening, come play. You should have completed Beginner Pickleball or the equivalent, this learning “happy hour” is taught by an instructor who shows a tip of the week and gives positive ideas and pointers between games. Grow in confidence on court while gaining...
November 1st, 2026 – April 25th, 2027
Wednesday
Ages 18
to 90
Wednesday: 8:00am-9:00am Looking to start your pickleball journey or continue learning? This class is designed for new pickleball players looking to learn the basics and get comfortable with the sport, with hands on coaching and gameplay. Learn the game and meet other players of similar level!
November 1st, 2026 – April 25th, 2027
Wednesday
Wednesday 9:00am-10:30am (Previously Advanced Beginner Pickleball League) For those who have completed Beginner Pickleball or the equivalent, this learning league is supervised by an instructor who can answer questions about rules and give tips between games. Grow in confidence on court while gaining some new pickleball friends.
November 1st, 2026 – April 25th, 2027
Wednesday
Wednesday: 10:30am-12:00pm This clinic is designed for anyone who falls on the intermediate skill level. Improve your technique and strategies as you work through drills and game situations with our pickleball pro. Registration is HIGHLY encouraged to guarantee a spot in each session! Classes with three or less participants will last for one hour.
February 8th, 2027 – May 14th, 2027
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
For anyone experiencing bone loss due to Osteoporosis or Osteopenia, it is critical to build stronger and healthier bones and muscles as part of overall healthy aging and maintaining independence. This six session group fitness class is designed to help each participant develop a safe, personalized exercise program, including lifting weights, for continued use after...
Ages 14
to 99
Add relaxation to your wellness routine at the Tucson J! Book a massage with Rita Madrid, LMT, MMP. Rita is available Mon, Tue, Thu and weekends. Upon booking, please contact Rita at 520-987-1946. Rita is a licensed massage therapist practicing for over 20 years. She is passionate about helping people feel their best to promote...
Looking for a fun way to improve your tennis skills with your friends or family? We’ve got you covered! At the Tucson J’s Sarver Tennis Center, our expert instructors offer semi-private tennis lessons for you and your group. Bring your own crew (we don’t match people up), and enjoy personalized instruction in a small group...
Have a group of people you’d like to take a pickleball lesson with? You’re in luck! Our pickleball instructor here at the Tucson J’s Sarver Tennis Center are available to schedule a lesson. This 1:3-4 training allows you to not only train with a group of friends or family members but receive a one-of-a-kind pickleball...
Thinking of taking one-on-one tennis lessons? You’re in luck! Our tennis instructors here at the Tucson J’s Sarver Tennis Center are available to schedule a lesson. This 1:1 training allows you to receive a personalized one-of-a-kind tennis lesson with one of our instructors. Payment is due at the start of the lesson. Lessons are scheduled...
Looking for a fun way to improve your tennis skills with your friends or family? We’ve got you covered! At the Tucson J’s Sarver Tennis Center, our expert instructors offer semi-private tennis lessons for you and your group. Bring your own crew (we don’t match people up), and enjoy personalized instruction in a small group...
March 16th, 2026 – December 31st, 2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Ages 18
to 99
This program provides organized, coached workouts for adults (18+) interested in recreational fitness swimming with a group of committed swimmers. Swimmers are not expected but are encouraged to know at least two of the four stokes. Enhance your swimming technique, build endurance, stay active AND build community around the shared interest of swimming! Practices are...
November 3rd, 2026 – December 15th, 2026
Tuesday
Six-week session Tuesdays, November 3 through December 15 (no class on November 24). 6:30-7:45pm Prerequisites: Students read, write and are comfortable conversing in Hebrew. Learning objectives: By participating in this class, students will advance their conversation skills and be exposed to different genres of Israeli literature, such as articles, poems, clips and short stories. $81/...
October 15th, 2026
Thursday
Ages 18
to 100
Connect, expand, deepen, share, build, grow! Partners Tucson is designed for Jewish people of all backgrounds and experiences to explore perspectives through meaningful conversation in pairs, using the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l). Together, we can shape a shared destiny, ultimately creating a better now and future for Jewish life. No prior knowledge...
November 19th, 2026
Thursday
Ages 18
to 100
Connect, expand, deepen, share, build, grow! Partners Tucson is designed for Jewish people of all backgrounds and experiences to explore perspectives through meaningful conversation in pairs, using the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l). Together, we can shape a shared destiny, ultimately creating a better now and future for Jewish life. No prior knowledge...
January 28th, 2027
Thursday
Ages 18
to 100
Connect, expand, deepen, share, build, grow! Partners Tucson is designed for Jewish people of all backgrounds and experiences to explore perspectives through meaningful conversation in pairs, using the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l). Together, we can shape a shared destiny, ultimately creating a better now and future for Jewish life. No prior knowledge...
February 19th, 2027
Thursday
Ages 18
to 100
Connect, expand, deepen, share, build, grow! Partners Tucson is designed for Jewish people of all backgrounds and experiences to explore perspectives through meaningful conversation in pairs, using the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l). Together, we can shape a shared destiny, ultimately creating a better now and future for Jewish life. No prior knowledge...