Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque

Overview

The Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Albuquerque is a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness facility combined with a vibrant community hub. While not exclusively a sauna business, it offers a comprehensive range of fitness, aquatics, and recreational amenities under one roof, including pools, gyms, studios, and therapy services. No dedicated saunas are mentioned in the content, but the facility emphasizes wellness through pools, massage therapy, and fitness programs.

The overall atmosphere is warm, inclusive, and family-friendly, welcoming people of all backgrounds—you don’t have to be Jewish to join. It fosters a sense of community, Jewish identity, lifelong connections, and healthy lifestyles, inspired by values like Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). Visitors describe it as a ‘home away from home’ for workouts, social events, youth programs, cultural activities, and building friendships.

Features & Amenities

• Fitness Center: Top-tier equipment, 5520 FX functional training area, and access to certified personal trainers.
• Aquatics: Sparkling competition pool with lap lanes, family-friendly policies, and dedicated swim areas.
• Group Fitness Studios: Multiple studios including Zen Studio (likely for yoga/mindfulness), Elite Studio, spin bikes, and reformer Pilates equipment.
• Gym & Sports Facilities: Full gym schedule for open play, sports leagues, and events like the Samson Challenge (fitness competition).
• Wellness Services: Massage therapy, physical therapy, nutrition counseling.
• Youth & Family Areas: J-Zone (for school-age kids), TotSpot (toddler play area), school break camps, and summer camps.
• Additional Amenities: Arts/culture spaces for events/classes, senior programs (Connect 60+), event rental spaces, and locker rooms (implied).
• Community Spaces: Areas for cultural events, book fests, holidays, and social gatherings.

Services

• Fitness & Training: Group fitness classes (schedules available), spin, Pilates reformer classes, personal training, 5520 FX high-intensity sessions, nutrition services.
• Aquatics Programs: Swim lessons/classes for all ages, Orcas Swim Team, pool schedules with lap/open swim times.
• Sports & Leagues: Gym-based sports, league registration, youth sports programs.
• Therapy & Recovery: Massage therapy, physical therapy services.
• Youth & Family: Programs/classes, camps (summer/school breaks), childcare via J-Zone/TotSpot.
• Arts, Culture & Adults: ACE (Arts, Culture, Education) programs, events, classes, Connect 60+ for seniors, Book Fest.
• Special Programs: Samson Challenge, Jewish Care Program (JCP), LIFE & LEGACY™ endowment gifts, community service opportunities.
• Membership Perks: Guest policies, out-of-state JCC reciprocity, membership holds.

Pricing

Membership is contract-based (monthly or annual) with a $50 registration fee for month-to-month (waived for annual). 3-month minimum for month-to-month; 30-day cancellation notice. Service fees: 3% credit card, 0.5% ACH. Download full rates: Membership Rates PDF.

Category	Monthly	Annual
Family (parents + dependents up to 25 if full-time student)	$113	$1288
Individual Adult + Children	$85	$969
Adult Couple (26-64, no kids)	$107	$1220
Individual Adult (30-64)	$76	$866
Young Individual (13-29)	$46	$524
Senior Couple (65+)	$72	$821
Senior Individual (65+)	$53	$604
Additional Adult	$30	N/A

First Responder Discounts (proof required for specific agencies): Individual $198 annual; Family $59/mo or $700 annual.

Class example: Bodies by Ikaa (Tues/Thurs 6-7 PM) - $149 members / $169 non-members.

Location & Hours

• Address: 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
• Phone: (505) 332-0565
• Email: jccabq@jccabq.org
• Member Services: (505) 418-4461 (Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-3pm)
• Membership Director: (505) 418-4460, debrab@jccabq.org

Facility Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 5:00am – 9:00pm
• Friday: 5:00am – 6:00pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 7:00am – 5:00pm

Pool, gym, and class schedules available separately.

Notes

• Unique Aspects: Open to everyone, strong emphasis on Jewish culture, identity, and community building while being inclusive. Supports Tikkun Olam through outreach, events, and programs. Features like massage therapy and pools promote relaxation/wellness, but no saunas explicitly mentioned. Ideal for families, seniors, youth, and fitness enthusiasts seeking social/recreational experiences. Offers **facility rent…