Humans of October 7th: Israeli Photojournalist Exhibit + Speaker Presentation
Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer IslandWeek of Events
EXHIBIT | HYPHEN: Graphic Novels of Jewish Diversity
Explore Jewish diversity through HYPHEN: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words, a graphic novel exhibit featuring stories of identity, immigration and belonging.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 -Fitness Class: Advanced H.I.R.T – Sunday
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October 11, 2026 -Fitness Class: H.I.R.T. – Sunday
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Featured October 11, 2026 -Featured Humans of October 7th: Israeli Photojournalist Exhibit + Speaker Presentation
Fitness Class: Advanced H.I.R.T – Sunday
Join us for our H.I.R.T Advanced Class at the J Sunday mornings with Leslie at 8:15 am.
Fitness Class: H.I.R.T. – Sunday
Join us Sunday at 9:30 am with Leslie for our H.I.R.T. Intermediate (High Intensity Resistance Training) fitness class with Leslie. Short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by short periods of rest. Designed to burn fat, build muscle, and improve cardiovascular conditioning and endurance.
Humans of October 7th: Israeli Photojournalist Exhibit + Speaker Presentation
Join us for an evening with acclaimed Israeli artist and photojournalist Erez Kaganovitz, creator of the powerful exhibition Humans of October 7.
Monday, October 12, 2026
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October 12, 2026 -Fitness Class: Pilates
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October 12, 2026 -Fitness Class: Aqua Fit
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October 12, 2026 -Fitness Class: Intermediate Bootcamp – Monday
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Featured October 12, 2026 -Featured Fall Beginner Bridge Lessons
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October 12, 2026 -Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2
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October 12, 2026 -Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4
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Featured October 12, 2026 -Featured Daytime American Mahjong Free Play
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Featured October 12, 2026 -Featured Fall Intermediate Bridge Lessons
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Featured October 12, 2026 -Featured Evening Mahjong Free Play
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Featured October 12, 2026 -Featured October Beginner Mahjong Class
Fitness Class: Pilates
Join us Monday mornings at the J for Pilates with Nenna at 8:30am. This intermediate group fitness class will sculpt muscle and burn body fat with this strength training session utilizing weights all to upbeat music.
Fitness Class: Aqua Fit
Join us at the J's indoor pool every weekday (Monday, Wednesday + Friday) at 9 am for our AquaFit beginner group fitness class led by our fitness staff. Aqua Fit is a heart-pumping workout with no added impact on your joints.
Fitness Class: Intermediate Bootcamp – Monday
Join us for Intermediate Bootcamp on Mondays at 9:45 am. Work at your own pace with modifiable exercises that challenge your cardiovascular system and muscle strength.
Fall Beginner Bridge Lessons
Learn the basics of bridge in this five-lesson series designed for beginners.
Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2
Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the J for our Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2 group fitness class at 11 am.
Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4
Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the J for our Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4 group fitness class at 12:15 pm. This class shares the same positive, fun, comprehensive approach to group exercise as the original class, but at a more moderate tempo.
Fall Intermediate Bridge Lessons
Sharpen + refresh your Bridge skills, including supervised play and conventions.
October Beginner Mahjong Class
Learn American-style Mahjong in this one-and-done class designed for complete beginners.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 -Fitness Class: Advanced Strength + HIIT
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October 13, 2026 -Fitness Class: Aqua Fit Strong
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October 13, 2026 -Fitness Class: Body Fit
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October 13, 2026 -Fitness Class: Zumba
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October 13, 2026 -Fitness Class: H.I.R.T – T/TH
Fitness Class: Advanced Strength + HIIT
Advanced Strength + HIIT is a high-intensity workout designed for experienced participants looking to build strength, power, and endurance.
Fitness Class: Aqua Fit Strong
Join us at the J's indoor pool every Tuesday at 9 am to build strength without the impact in Aqua Strong, a full-body water workout using aquatic weights and resistance.
Fitness Class: Body Fit
Join us for our Body Fit with SJCC instructor Susie on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 am.
Fitness Class: Zumba
Join the J for Zumba® on Tuesdays at noon. This intermediate fitness class infuses targeted body sculpting into the cardio Zumba format.
Fitness Class: H.I.R.T – T/TH
Join us Tuesday and Thursday with Leslie at 4:30 pm for our group fitness class, H.I.R.T. Intermediate (High Intensity Resistance Training) Short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by short periods of rest. Designed to burn fat, build muscle, and improve cardiovascular conditioning and endurance.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 -Fitness Class: Advanced Bootcamp – Wednesday
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October 14, 2026 -Fitness Class: Aqua Fit
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October 14, 2026 -Fitness Class: Restorative Stretch – Wednesday
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Featured October 14, 2026 -Featured Beginner Canasta Series
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October 14, 2026 -Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2
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October 14, 2026 -Fitness Class: Chair Yoga
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October 14, 2026 -Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4
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October 14, 2026 -Fitness Class: Rows + Reps
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Featured October 14, 2026 -Featured Line Dance Beginner Boot Camp
Fitness Class: Advanced Bootcamp – Wednesday
SJCC instructor Nenna Bailey leads our advanced group fitness class Bootcamp every Wednesday at 8:30 am.
Fitness Class: Aqua Fit
Join us at the J's indoor pool every weekday (Monday, Wednesday + Friday) at 9 am for our AquaFit beginner group fitness class led by our fitness staff. Aqua Fit is a heart-pumping workout with no added impact on your joints.
Fitness Class: Restorative Stretch – Wednesday
Join us for our Restorative Stretch intermediate group fitness class with Nenna on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 am. A full-body stretch from neck to ankles using a yoga strap and gravity.
Beginner Canasta Series
Learn the skills, rules, and strategies of Modern American Canasta in this four-week social series designed for beginners.
Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2
Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the J for our Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2 group fitness class at 11 am.
Fitness Class: Chair Yoga
Join SJCC group fitness instructor Nenna every Wednesday at 11 am for this unique fitness class, Chair Yoga.
Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4
Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the J for our Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4 group fitness class at 12:15 pm. This class shares the same positive, fun, comprehensive approach to group exercise as the original class, but at a more moderate tempo.
Fitness Class: Rows + Reps
The ultimate cardio + strength workout. Rotate between rowing intervals and strength circuits for a total-body
workout that builds power, endurance, and core strength.
Line Dance Beginner Boot Camp
Grab your dancing boots and boogie on down to the J to learn line dancing basics from Boot Boogie Babes Certified Lead Dance Instructor Phyllis Pierce. Everyone is welcome!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 -Fitness Class: Step Class – Thursday
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October 15, 2026 -Fitness Class: Aqua Fit HIIT
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October 15, 2026 -Fitness Class: Body Fit
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October 15, 2026 -Fitness Class: Balance + Stability
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October 15, 2026 -Fitness Class: H.I.R.T – T/TH
Fitness Class: Step Class – Thursday
Join us for our Step Class led by Nenna at the J Thursday mornings at 8:30 am. This is an intermediate level course.
Fitness Class: Aqua Fit HIIT
Join us at the J's indoor pool every Thursday at 9 am to turn up the intensity without the impact in Aqua HIIT. This high-energy water workout uses powerful intervals to boost cardio and strength while being easy on your joints. Suitable for all levels.
Fitness Class: Body Fit
Join us for our Body Fit with SJCC instructor Susie on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 am.
Fitness Class: Balance + Stability
Join us Thursday mornings at the J for our Balance + Stability beginner group fitness class as we work on your balance, core strength, and overall stability to strengthen movement.
Fitness Class: H.I.R.T – T/TH
Join us Tuesday and Thursday with Leslie at 4:30 pm for our group fitness class, H.I.R.T. Intermediate (High Intensity Resistance Training) Short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by short periods of rest. Designed to burn fat, build muscle, and improve cardiovascular conditioning and endurance.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 -Fitness Class: Ageless Strength Training
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October 16, 2026 -Fitness Class: Intermediate Slow Flow Yoga
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October 16, 2026 -Fitness Class: Aqua Fit
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October 16, 2026 -Fitness Class: Zumba Toning
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October 16, 2026 -Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2
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October 16, 2026 -Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4
Fitness Class: Ageless Strength Training
Join us Friday morning (7:15 am) for our senior-focused fitness class, Ageless Strength Training with Nenna. Offered at the J, this class provides a variety of trainings from “stations” to aerobics, to strengthening and stretching and balance.
Fitness Class: Intermediate Slow Flow Yoga
Join SJCC instructor Nenna on Friday at 8:30 am for our intermediate group fitness class Slow Flow Yoga. This class is meditative and geared for a slower pace of yoga.
Fitness Class: Aqua Fit
Join us at the J's indoor pool every weekday (Monday, Wednesday + Friday) at 9 am for our AquaFit beginner group fitness class led by our fitness staff. Aqua Fit is a heart-pumping workout with no added impact on your joints.
Fitness Class: Zumba Toning
Dance into the light with this new Zumba class that combines standard high-energy cardio dance with strength training by incorporating lightweight, maraca-like "Toning Sticks" (typically 1 to 2.5 pounds) or standard dumbbells to sculpt muscles in the arms, core, and lower body.
Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2
Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the J for our Rock Steady Boxing Level 1/2 group fitness class at 11 am.
Fitness Class: Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4
Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the J for our Rock Steady Boxing Level 3/4 group fitness class at 12:15 pm. This class shares the same positive, fun, comprehensive approach to group exercise as the original class, but at a more moderate tempo.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 -Fitness Class: H.I.I.T.
Fitness Class: H.I.I.T.
Join us Saturday at 8:15 am for our H.I.I.T. Intermediate (High Intensity Interval Training) fitness class with Natalie.