Senior Center

Senior Center Programming in Covid Times

Class Descriptions – Upcoming

Tuesday, April 20 at 2:30 pm

Lecture & Slides: New York on Film
Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/92833622914. Phone #: (646) 876-9923.  Meeting ID: 92833622914.

As one of the most photographed cities in the world, the cinematic New York is always a city of extremes. Depending on the genre, decade, and  director, The Big Apple is either for lovers (Annie Hall, You’ve Got Mail ) or loners (Taxi Driver). It is either dazzling (Manhattan) or dangerous (The Taking of Pelham One Two Three ), and its inhabitants are either engaging in violent mayhem (The French Connection) or singing and dancing (On the Town, West Side Story).  Riveting historical on-line tour of how the movies have portrayed Manhattan throughout the past century.  Presented by Max Alvarez, Film Historian

Wednesday, April 21 at 3:00 pm

Art Talk & Images: Great Women Artists of the Early 20th Century:
Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/95006709452. Phone #: (646) 876-9923. Meeting ID: 95006709452.

Georgia O’Keefe, has been recognized as the Mother of American Modernism. Mary Stevenson Cassatt, one of the three great ladies of Impressionism, is known for her paintings and prints of women’s social life, and mother and child.  Hildreth Meiere was a mosaic artist and muralist who left her mark on many New York City structures.  Mario Medici, Lecturer & Amateur Photographer, will share how all three women had to overcome gender barriers in their respective field to emerge as three of the greatest artists of their time.

Thursday, April 22, 29 at 10:00 am

Coffee & Conversation 
Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/95596964434. Phone #: (646) 876-9923. Meeting ID: 95596964434.

Start your Thursday by connecting with Center members. Bring your coffee or tea.  A Senior Center staff member will help get the conversation started.

Thursday, April 22, 29 at 2:30 pm

Women’s Discussion Group
Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/98697534972?pwd=bFJqUCtFc3lwZUlDSHkxM09QUXBUUT09. Phone #: (646) 876-9923. Meeting ID: 98697534972. Passcode: 161359.

Facilitated by Senior Center Director & Licensed Social Worker, Sharon Asherman.  All are welcome.

Friday, April 23 at 12:30 pm

Lecture: Seven Steps To Self-Actualization
Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/92015811039. Phone #: (646) 876-9923. Meeting ID: 92015811039.

Learn to make positive changes within ourselves so that we can be happier & more fulfilled. With Mari Saunders Ph.D, Senior Center Member and retired psychotherapist. Time at the end of this talk for Q&A

Friday, April 23 at 2:30 pm

Midtown Physical Therapy
Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvde-sqTkrH9B_MzoHVP5Xwjqu8yqGcYge.

Exercises will  focus on strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility to keep you active in your life & improve your daily function. With Heidi Batchelder, MSPT. Please register in advance.

Monday, April 26 at 10:00 am

Art Documentary & Discussion: Bronx Artist Documentary Project
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87696984386?pwd=M2NnUVkzOFIraC9ON2kzOWcvaUN1QT09. Phone #: (929) 205-6099. Meeting ID: 87696984386. Passcode: 120457.

In 2014, thirty Bronx-based photographers set about documenting artists at work.  Conceived by Y Teaching Artist, Daniel Hauben and Judith Lane, and with photographic and curatorial guidance provided by the Bronx Documentary Center, the BxADP was a borough-wide collaboration involving 110 visual artists who work in a wide variety of styles and mediums.  Please join Danny to view the magical documentary film about the project, Artistic Energy: The Bronx, and get a glimpse into the creative life of our borough..  Q & A follows

Tuesday, April 27 at 2:30 pm

Health Talk: Coping With Stress
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88001496702. Phone #: (929) 205-6099. Meeting ID: 88001496702.

Living with too much stress can be harmful to the long-term health of your brain and body.  Learn to identify the signs of stress and management techniques that can help you manage stress and lead you to a healthier lifestyle.

Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC, Caregiver  Education Specialist

Friday, April 30 at 1:00 pm

Concert: Celebrating the joyous one day Jewish holiday of Lag Ba-Omer.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81339266108. Phone #: (646) 558-8656. Meeting ID: 81339266108.

Singing Jazz Standards, International music, pop songs from 1940s-1970s and Jewish songs, such as songs from Fiddler on the Roof, some horas, & more.  Performed by Elly G., Concert Vocalist on saxophone.

Class Descriptions – Weekly Classes

Chair Yoga

Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/97659094728

Without leaving your seat you can take advantage of the many benefits of Chair Yoga.  It improves cardio and circulatory health, coordination & strength.  Designed for seniors struggling with limited mobility, balance issues or stubborn stiffness.

Chair Yoga reduces stress and pain & increases your muscle strength & tone.

With Pammi Anandani, Registered Yoga Teacher, Member of Yoga Alliance

Bliss Fit

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83345619446

This well-rounded exercise class utilizes yoga, dance, strength training and Qi gong exercises  to help enhance overall fitness and well-being.  Instructor:  Trinity Schmidt, Certified Yoga and Dance Instructor, Personal Trainer.

Discussion Group with Jacob Weiland

Link: https://zoom.us/j/106115254. Dial-In Number: 1 (646) 876-9923, Meeting ID: 106115254

Jacob’s discussions vary weekly. He often talks about spirituality, positive thinking and drawing on our innate strengths. This group is a chance to connect with other Senior Center members.

Writing Group

Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/99786962491?pwd=WHVEZ21tSW9KUUhmTzd3dUwxN0s5UT09

Participants write a story, at home, based on suggested prompts and then meet each week to share and discuss them.

JASA: Charla para la Pandemia

Link: meet.google.com/mfo-ntca-zwg. Dial-In Number: (413) 889-2224. PIN: ‪607346882#

With Deborah Lopez, LCSW.

JASA: What’s on Your Mind

Link: https://zoom.us/j/91899532883?pwd=V2laek04WjBTS1VaSzdHVFoyczRSdz09. Meeting ID: 91899532883. Pass Code: 498251.

With Christina Soddano, LCSW.

T’ai Chi

Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/91678795670

Explore T’ai Chi  and related Qi  gong movements. This practice has varied benefits. It encourages the flow of Qi (our internal energy) to nourish our health; improves balance and
leg strength; assists flexibility and gives us an opportunity to cultivate a calm, meditative state of mind and body. Instructor: Steve Shulman. Steve’s T’ai Chi training took place at the T’ai Chi Foundation and he teaches at the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan. He has taught this class at the Y since 2011.

Come Alive Exercise Class

Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7067522362?pwd=S2t4akcveFVtK2w5OFBKZkhpL2lSQT09. Meeting ID: 7067522362. Passcode: 7Q1pS0.

You are welcome to join our daily exercise class. We alternate between sitting & standing with a focus on muscle strengthening & joint mobility. With Martha Covi, Center Member, N.Y.C. Department for the Aging Certified Stay Well Exercise Instructor