Recreational Activities

Contact: Elana Plotnick, 703.537.3060

Fee: Included in J-Family and J-Journey memberships. One day membership upgrades are available for $10 to J-Pass cardholders; $20 for general admission.

Beginner Bridge Lessons

Contact Shari Berman if you are interested in learning to play.

J Knitters

Wednesdays (ongoing), 1:30pm
Come join other knitters in the lobby every week. This is a relaxing and social time to meet other knitters, make new friends, share stories and knitting tips, and have some fun.

Drop-in Scrabble

Mondays, 10am-12:30pm
Wednesdays, 11:30am–2pm
Contact the Adult Services Department if you’d like to be added to the Scrabble email list.

Drop−in Mah Jongg

Tuesdays and Wednesdays (ongoing), 10am–noon
Drop-in for a friendly game of mahj and conversation in the lobby of the J. Bring your friends! Contact the Adult Services Department for more information.

Mah Jongg Lessons

Daytime or Evening
Contact Shari.Berman@theJ.org if you are interested in learning to play.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge

Wednesdays (ongoing), 11am–2:30pm
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church
8922 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
(two doors west of the J)
Director: Louise Sellers (ACBL-accredited) 
Fee: $10

Drop-in Hearts

Thursdays (ongoing), 10am–noon
Join this weekly card game if you’re interested in playing Hearts. Beginners welcome. Contact Elana Plotnick, 703.537.3060. 

Drop-in Canasta

Fridays (ongoing), 10am-noon
Beginners are welcome to join in this weekly drop-in game that meets in the lobby. Instructions are provided for those who would like to learn how to play.

Party Bridge

Fridays (ongoing), 11am–2pm
This is a social, fun, and low-key game for all skill levels — come with or without a partner. Join the group and bring your own dairy, parve, or meatless lunch.

Backgammon (Shesh Besh), Cribbage, or Chess

If you are interested in lessons, a club, or a tournament, contact Elana Plotnick, 703.537.3060.