Up Close Concert, Member Events, Bridge, and more!
This October, we're celebrating 15 years of PINK Power, our exercise program for breast cancer survivors led by certified Post-Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialists. Since 2011, PINK Power has served hundreds of women across the Bay Area through more than 13,000 personalized training sessions.
Wear PINK and shop merchandise, produce, and baked goods from 9 am - 1 pm.
Lazy Dog Fundraiser | Oct. 1 - 31 | Lazy Dog, San Mateo
Use code 01SanMateo and 15% of proceeds go to PINK Power.
Pints for PINK | Oct. 8 | Out of the Barrel Tap Room, San Carlos
Enjoy drinks and line dancing with LineDancingLisa from 6 - 8 pm.
PINK Power Day | Oct. 25 | PJCC
Join us for Pilates, a dance party, adoptable pets, and a local marketplace.
Erik's Deli Fundraiser | Oct. 25 | Erik's Deli, Foster City
Mention PINK POWER when you order to support breast cancer awareness.
We've set a goal of raising $15,000 for the PINK Power program. Your generous gift will help us achieve this goal as we say, together: L'Chaim! (To Life!)
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Up Close Concert Fall Series
PJCC Lobby
Escher String Quartet
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8 - 9 PM
We open our season with one of the most accomplished chamber ensembles of its generation. This musical conversation will include selections by Hayden, Shostakovich, and Brahms.
Each 60-minute concert is followed by a “Meet the Artist” dessert reception.
Presented in Partnership with Music at Kohl Mansion and made possible by the Eva Chernov Lokey Endowment for Programs
Our indoor pool will be temporarily closed for scheduled resurfacing September 1 - October 31. The heated outdoor pool will remain open. During this time, we will offer outdoor swim lessons at reduced rates.
Questions? Reach out to aquatics@pjcc.org, call 650.378.2782, or visit the Welcome Center anytime.
Upcoming Events
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OCTOBER
Out of the Barrel Tap Room
Pints for PINK with LineDancingLisa
6 - 8 PM
Raise a glass for a good cause at Pints for PINK! Join us at Out of the Barrel Tap Room in San Carlos, and enjoy an evening supporting breast cancer awareness, plus Line Dancing with LineDancingLisa from 7 - 7:30 PM.
Wornick Admissions Info Session & Tour for Prospective Parents
7 - 8:30 PM
Discover what makes Wornick a place where students are known, challenged, and inspired. Wornick invites you for an evening to explore their beautiful campus, meet their dedicated educators, and experience how Wornick nurtures academic excellence, joyful Jewish learning, and the confidence to lead with purpose.
Bunco is a lively, social dice game that requires no previous experience, making it perfect for newcomers. It’s a game of pure chance, so everyone has an equal opportunity to win. Beginners are always welcome.
Each class begins with foundational steps and starting dances. Intermediate instruction follows, with time for experienced dancers to request their favorites. Participants are welcome to stay for both sessions at no additional cost.
If you are a caregiver for your spouse, child, sibling, other family member, friend or you are a volunteer or aide, join us for conversations with other caregivers who understand the dedication, challenges and love involved in this journey.
Meet for a lively discussion about topical events. All opinions are welcome, creating a forum for stimulating and thought-provoking conversations led by David Nigel & Jon Levinson.
A delightful mini farmers’ market featuring seasonal produce & goods from local vendors located outside the PJCC front entrance.
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OCTOBER
PJCC Conference Room A
Jewish Podcast Club
7:30 - 9 PM
A new series held every other month led by Monica Oestreich and Phil Strause, the Jewish Podcast Club is a welcoming space for thoughtful dialogue inspired by podcast episodes exploring Jewish themes of identity, antisemitism, allyship, and Israel. Folks of all backgrounds encouraged to come and discuss these issues!
The first meeting will discuss the podcast, Call Me Back: "Is There a Final Solution to the Jewish Question?" with Dara Horn
Start your morning with connection! Enjoy a spread of breakfast treats and fresh coffee while getting to know fellow members and staff. It’s a casual and delicious way to say hello.
Day Trip: Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (ACT)
12:30 - 5:45 PM
Theater legend Emma Rice returns to the Bay Area with her inventive take on the Alfred Hitchcock 1959 classic North by Northwest in a production hailed as “an undoubted triumph” (WhatsOnStage).
Sold Out
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OCTOBER
PJCC Boardroom
PJCC Rock Music Players: Come Practice With Us!
7 - 9 PM
Each week will focus on a new classic or modern rock song. All instruments welcome. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow musicians and explore new musical styles together. Musicians ages 16 and up only, please.
Dot Mandalas are created using specialized tools to create a lovely artwork, starting in the middle of the canvas and building outward in a symmetrical pattern.
Class fee includes the price of a kit, which includes an original design, paint, dotting tools, dotting media, techniques and professional instruction
As Israel prepares for national elections, Jewish Federations of North America invite you to explore a range of resources designed to provide timely analysis and context throughout the election season.
Learn why you forget — and exactly what to do about it.
Every session includes access to Mind Atlas – the world’s first continuous cognitive monitoring platform, now available to PJCC members for the first time. Stay tuned for future seminars in this series.
Join us for a lively musical performance featuring Jack Convery, an award winning banjo player and entertainer. With a repertoire spanning traditional jazz, ragtime, and crowd favorites, Jack brings decades of musical talent and engaging storytelling to every performance.
PJCC is a high-impact not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and families in our community. Your generous contributions are more than just donations; they are investments in the well-being of our community.