The CMC’s magnificent Chasdei Mordechai Bitton Senior Center provides a warm, inviting and stimulating “home away from home” for seniors. The Center offers a multitude of opportunities for seniors to improve their physical health, fitness and nutrition; to engage in intellectual stimulation and growth; to increase their spiritual fulfillment; to cultivate friendships and to strengthen their emotional well-being.
Senior Center
For questions about Senior Center activities, call the CMC office.
866-MY-RABBI (866-697-2224)
CLOSED DAYS FOR RELIGIOUS OR FEDERAL HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE
- Sukkot: Monday, September 28, 2026 or 17 Tishrei 5787 through Thursday October 1 or 20 Tishrei 5787, CMC Senior Center will be CLOSING AT 1PM but TRANSPORATION WILL BE OPERATIONAL ALL DAY
- Hoshana Rabba: Friday, October 2, 2026 or 21 Tishrei 5787 through
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2026 or 16 Kislev 5787 through
- December 25 US Holiday: Friday, December 25, 2026 or 15 Tevet 5787 through
* Specialty Transportation Services may be possible. Please ask in advance. *
Torah Learning
CMC’s Sheldon (A”H) and Freda Robinson Torah Study Program offers enriching daily Torah classes and guest lectures. All classes are in English, and are suitable for both beginners and more advanced Torah students alike. Class topics include Chumash study, Parsha insights, stories of the Talmud, Chassidic philosophy, Navi study, Jewish mysticism, and much more.
Chavrusa (study partner) and independent Torah learning are fully supported by CMC’s Arnold Loeb Library and conducive learning atmosphere.
Exercise & Fitness
The Center features a large exercise room equipped with state-of-the-art exercise machines, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bikes, recumbent steppers, and multi-functional weight machines. In addition, calisthenic and stretching exercise classes are also held in the bright and spacious “East Room” on the first floor of the Center. Specialized “Rock Steady Boxing” classes are offered specifically for patients with Parkinson’s.
During Senior Center hours, daily classes are offered separately for men and women, as are daily open-gym times. During the Senior Center’s off-hours, the exercise room offers separate open-gym times for adult non-seniors as well. Click below for a full schedule of all open-gym hours and classes for men and women.
During open-gym hours, personal training and health screenings are available from CMC’s exercise physiologist, Joshua Rich or our female trainer Ewa Mierzejewska.
Hot Lunch
The Center provides a delicious daily hot lunch, freshly prepared on-site. Hot and cold refreshments are available throughout the day.
Intellectual Growth
- The Center hosts periodic lecture events on topics of special interest to seniors, such as: health and safety; financial well-being; Jewish history and culture; local community interest.
- The Center offers a computer room for seniors to use email or Zoom, pay bills online, or conduct research. Guidance is available for beginners.
- Seniors are encouraged to take advantage of the CMC’s Arnold Loeb Library of Torah texts with English translations, history books, stories and insights, laws and traditions, philosophy, culture, biography, and more.
Personalized One-On-One IT Support
Need help working your phone? Sending an email for the first time? Not sure where your email went? Want to install a new app to communicate with the grandkids? Want to use AI features? Need help resetting your password? Need help updating your computer or tablet?
Any basic IT support you need is now available at CMC! Seniors are entitled to sign up for a free 20-30 minute IT support session every month. Please ask to connect with David if you need additional support with your home equipment outside of CMC as well.
Social Activities, Recreation and Celebration
Board and card games, music performances, Holiday celebrations, and monthly birthday parties are just some of the social and recreational activities offered at the Center.
Creativity and Hands-On Activities
Participants at the center enjoy a terrific range of creative and hands-on activities, including drawing and painting, making various crafts, creative writing and journaling, cooking and baking, and more. Intergenerational activities are always highly anticipated!
Featuring Safety, Comfort and Convenience
The Center features sensor-operated doors, a choice of elevator or stairs, heated outdoors sidewalks, and many more features of safety, comfort and convenience.
Transportation
CMC provides door-to-door shuttle transportation (including wheelchair-equipped) between the Center and local neighborhoods.