Kosher-for-Passover Restaurant
New this Year -- A Passover Restaurant and Activities ... at the Riverdale Y's Unleavened Cafe under the supervision of the Vaad HaRabbanim of Riverdale
Reservations strongly recommended!
 Purchase online (with no service charge)
Dinner and The Bronx Opera
Tuesday, April 22 5:30-7:30 pm
Family-friendly buffet dinner:
- Choice of soups
- Pan-seared Salmon / Chicken / Beef Filet
- Roasted potatoes, vegetables
- Passover Desserts, Fruit, Coffee/Tea
Followed by a free performance by The Bronx Opera at 7:30 pm in the Riverdale Y's theater.
Performance will include favorite selections from opera and Broadway.
Thank you Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz for sponsoring The Bronx Opera at the Y!
$20 adults / $10 children
Buy tickets here...
Buffet Brunch and Family Time in the Gym, Pool, Art Studio
Wednesday, April 23 12:00-2:00 pm
All-you-can-eat Family Brunch:
- Scrambled eggs/egg whites
- Matzoh Brei
- Sausage with onions & peppers
- Roasted potatoes
- Hot dogs and Veggie burgers
- Tuna and salmon salad
- Passover cookies, fruit, coffee/tea
Followed by an afternoon of children's activities in the gym, art studio, and pool.
$20 adults / $10 children
Buy tickets here...
 Dinner and Klezmer Concert
Thursday, April 24 5:30-7:30 pm (Dinner)
- Choice of soups
- Pan-seared Salmon / Chicken / Beef Filet
- Roasted potatoes, vegetables
- Passover Desserts, Fruit, Coffee/Tea
- 7:30 pm (Concert)
Followed by a Klezmer Re-Imagined Jazz Concert 
Noted Klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and jazz bassist Nicki Parrott and Uli Geissendorfer.
$20 adults / $10 children for dinner only
$18 adults / $9 children for concert only
$35 adults / $20 children for dinner and concert
Buy tickets here...
Do you love E-Bay?
Well, keep your eyes open for the Y's version...
It's new,
It's exciting,
It's different
It's the Y's on-line AUCTION
The Riverdale Y is planning an auction as part of our Fund Raising dinner scheduled for June 19th honoring our own William “Mr. Bill” Abramson. Along with the silent and live portion of the auction, we are also planning an on-line version.
If you are interested in participating in this exciting fund raising venture where you have the chance to bid EBAY style on exciting items, please send an email to our Development Director, Roberta Robinson at rrobinson@riverdaley.org. Then, keep a watch out for announcements about the auction, new items as they are added, opportunities to donate items and then opening and closing of the auction.
Riverdale Y supporters can participate in our on-line auction by logging on to http://riverdaley.auction.cmarket.com. Check often as new items will be posted for viewing as they become available. Bidding begins on June 3 at 8:00 am and closes the 17 at midnight.
A silent and live auction will complement the Dinner on June 19.
Contact Roberta Robinson for information and to donate,
(718) 548-8200, ext. 261 or by email RRobinson@RiverdaleY.org
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In Gallery 18 Artists' Beit Midrash: Darkness and Light
Opens on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008.
Gallery 18 exhibits work from a newly formed cooperative learning community where artists have explored the theme of "Darkness and Light" in Jewish sources. By looking at the interface between aesthetics and Judaism these artists have created their own visual commentary on our sacred texts.
Co-facilitated by Rabbi Barry Dov Katz, CSAIR, and Harriet Balaran Finck, a noted painter/collagist and college instructor. Harriet's work is a powerful example of how classic Jewish stories can inspire artists to create their own interpretations, mirroring the depth of our classical commentaries. Classes were held at CSAIR.
Co-sponsored by the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale and the Riverdale Y.
Re-Creation
On April 22, Gallery 18's next show, "Re-Creation," opens in honor of Earth Day. Re-Creation will be a group show of works created from a variety of recycled or re-used sources and materials by community artists.
The Gallery staff kept the spirit of the Jewish Value "Tikkun Olam" or "perfecting/restoring the world" in our vision for this exhibit.
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Senior Center News
All programs at 10:30 am unless noted.
4-14, Monday
Presentation: The Importance of Community/ Family Support Systems, by Mary Amour, LCSW-R.
4-15, Tuesday
How to Effectively Communicate With Doctors on Health Care Issues, David C. Leven.
The marvels of modern medicine allow most of us to live longer, but not necessarily better. Mr. Leven will speak about the medical profession's failure to properly handle pain and how to improve communication with your doctor to maximize effective pain management.
David C. Leven, a graduate of the University of Rochester and Syracuse University College of Law, is the Executive Director of Compassion & Choices of New York. He played a leadership role in securing passage of legislation to improve pain and palliative care, and health care decision making. Mr. Leven, who has won numerous awards, speaks frequently to seniors, religious groups, health care professionals and students. He is also a periodic guest on radio and television programs.
4-16, Wednesday at 1:30 pm
Voices of the Town - A Vaudeville Salute!
This intergenerational show covers the history of vaudeville in America (1875-1935) and demonstrates the breakthroughs for African-Americans, women and immigrants. Song, dance and comedy routines bring to life the stars of yesteryear. The forerunner of TV variety shows, vaudeville opened the way for countless luminaries. "Voices " has been touring local libraries, senior centers, assisted living centers, and universities. The show takes the audience back to when vaudeville houses were the entertainment Mecca. The portrayals include forgotten but important African-Americans and powerful female performers. This piece shows how performers survived two depressions, war, oppression, segregation, discrimination, and struggles for human rights. Vaudeville, real family entertainment, was the starting point for stars, such as, Burns & Allen, Abbot & Costello, the Marx Brothers, WC Fields, Fanny Brice, Bob Hope, Fred Astaire and more. This performance, followed by a dessert reception after the show, is proudly co-sponsored by the Classic Residence by Hyatt, a luxury senior living community in Yonkers.
4-18, Friday
"A Little Light Music" by The Bronx Arts Ensemble Wind Quintet
An hour of easy listening to light classics, favorite show music, national/ethnic melodies we know and love, and more. Singing along is invited! And musicians will introduce their instruments - the flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon!
Sponsored by Con Edison of New York
4-25, Friday
JASA @The Riverdale Y Simon Senior Center
My Future is in America: Yiddish Immigrant Autobiographies, Lecturer: Daniel Soyer, Ph.D.
Explore the remarkable collaboration between an organization of immigrant scholars - the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research-and a group of "ordinary" immigrants who responded to a call to write their stories in 1942. These autobiographies, written by shop workers, small business people and housewives, describe Jewish life and explore the meaning of Yiddishkeit in the old country and in the new world. The great political and social developments of the time, as well as the minutiae of everyday existence are covered. Above all, these are great stories by people whose lives mirror Jewish and world history of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Dr. Daniel Soyer is associate professor of history at Fordham University, where he teaches US immigration and urban history. He is the author of Jewish immigrant Associations and American Identity in New York, 1880-1939, which won the Saul Viener Prize of the American Jewish Historical Society. He is a senior research fellow at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.
Sports & Wellness
Zumba
Zumba with Angelique meets on Tuesdays at 8:15pm.
Silver Sneakers Splash
SilverSneakers Splash is being offered on Wed. 10:15-11:00 with Wendee!
Attention Tweens!
Tween Zumba & Tween Kripalu Yoga are beginning this month. If you are between 10 and 14 years old, you can take these fabulous 8-session fitness classes for just $80 / only $64 for Riverdale Y members.
Another Great Addition to our Fitness Staff!
Riverdale Rapids swim coach Yelitza Valle has also joined our fitness staff. Her background in personal training covers a range of specialties including special populations and active older adults. Her experience spans 8 years. Appointments to personal training can be made by contacting Lisa Bruskin @241.
Cancer Support Group Forming
Look for the beginning of our Cancer Support Group meetings, led by Bette Clark, Psy.D. This support program, offered to the Riverdale community at no charge, will encompass all survivors living with cancer or recovering from its treatment. With attention given to the particular issues and concerns of the group members, the goal is to address the needs of the whole person, and as an adjunct to the group meetings, members will be encouraged to participate in a fitness activity of their choice and ability at the Riverdale Y.
For more details contact: Lisa Bruskin at ext. 241.
Aquatics News
A new six-session semester of classes will run from May 4 through June 13.
There will be a WSI class (dates to be determined, contact Paul Taylor, ext. 239).
There will also be a one-week intensive offering for Lifeguard Training and WSI classes during the last week of June. This is a 5-day class from 9am-6pm daily).
Click here for registration...
Welcome to our new lifeguard, Joshua Heisler, a student at SAR High School.
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Digital Photography
Thursday Evenings, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 7:00-9:00 pm
Ages 15-Adult
Want to remove the mystery from taking and printing great digital photos? Arnie Alder is a professional photographer in the NYC area well versed in digital portrait photography. He will be teaching a combination of portrait photography and digital workflow leading to creating quality prints. Come learn how to create more powerful images of your friends and family. Learn how to get those images from your digital camera into your computer and what to do with them once you do.
$100 members/$120 non-members.
Our Instructor:
Arnie Adler has been a professional photographer for over twenty years. The last three he has been shooting almost entirely digitally. His clients include Fortune 500 Companies and nationally published magazines. |
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Alana Llama Film Club for Kids
Brought back by popular demand!
 We've added new dates The Alana Llama Film Club for Kids was such a hit this winter, we've added a few more Sunday morning dates -- this time movies will begin at 10:30 am -- during the early spring.
April 13, 10:30 am
Babe: The Gallant Pig
May 4, 10:30 am
Toy Story
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Chocolate Seder
Sunday April 13, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Experience the Passover Seder like never before. Learn about and taste the symbols of Passover - just made of chocolate. Chocolate covered matzah, chocolate eggs, bitter chocolate, chocolate for dipping; Elijah's cup filled with chocolate milk. An event for families and children ages 3 to 10. Fee per family $10. Please note: The Seder does not include lunch. It will last about 1 hour. So, enjoy having your dessert after lunch. |
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Biddy Indoor Soccer
Sundays, April 6, 13;
May 4, 11, 18;
June 1, 8, 15
Join our exciting developmental program taught by our phys. ed. staff. Eye-foot drills along with hand-eye drills will not only improve your son or daughter's ability to play at a higher level, but improve their confidence which will carry over in their everyday life.
Biddy I: Ages 3-5 11:15 am -12:00 noon
Biddy II: Kindergarten and First Grade 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Fees: $95 Members/$110 Non-members*
Parent volunteers are needed. All players receive a t-shirt.
* Note: Non-members pay a once-a-semester registration fee for classes of $35 (excluding School Vacation Day programs). If you are a member (or if you already paid this fee this semester), make sure to clear the registration fee box in the registration form. |
Spring Break: In-House Camp
April 22- 25
As we get ready for summer 2008, come get a sneak preview of a typical day of camp at the Y! Each day of your children's Spring Break will be action-packed with their favorite camp activities. We will have specialists in the music, art, sports, gymnastics, karate and drama departments. In addition to these great classes we will also have recreational swim each day. Please send your child with a bathing suit, towel and swim cap. We will provide a kosher-for-Passover lunch everyday. We look forward to seeing you all!
Fee: $50 members / $65non-members, per day.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 17
Click here to register...
SPECIAL: Register for all four days and save! Cost for Members is only $175, and for Non-Members is only $225.
All programs will run from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Early and Late Stay is available 8:00 am - 6:00 pm: $7.00 Member/ $10.00 Non-Member per day. Children who are not enrolled in the early/late stay coverage option will be expected to pay the fee upon arrival.
Registration after the deadline dates will incur a $10 late fee per day, if space is available.
Need more info? Call Barbara at ext. 206 or Charlie at ext. 229. |
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