Senior Center

Senior Center Programming in Covid Times

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Class Descriptions – Upcoming

Tuesday, October 27 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83608575933?pwd=RnRoZTZaTGVkd0ZXQUFBVUpDN29rZz09

Discussion:  An Interactive Talk about the Year 1964

The first baby boomers turn 18. Vietnam becomes an American war. The Beatles are on Ed Sullivan. Cassius Clay wins the world’s  boxing title & changes his name to Muhammad Ali.

What else do you recall that happened in 1964?  Facilitated by Evan Weiner, Journalist & Author.

Thursday, October 29 from 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/8216229116

Lecture & Slides:  Paris on Film–A Cinematic Tour

An entertaining journey of how the movies have captured the city of light over the past century, from the carefree tourist escapism of Funny Face & Midnight in Paris to grittier entertainments by legendary French directors.

Includes memorable selections & historic background on these & other Paris-based movies.  Presented by Max Alvarez, film historian.

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

Breathing, Relaxation, and Meditation

Link: https://riverdaley.zoom.us/j/95730730959

Meditation will help you develop calmness and clarity of mind, reduce anxiety and increase concentration. You will learn to achieve a greater sense of awareness, wisdom, introspection, & a deeper sense of relaxation. With Pammi Anandani

T’ai Chi

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.

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.

What’s on Your Mind?

Link: https://zoom.us/j/99784116095?pwd=VWtiTzJabHBKNzBZVW9DY0tVODEvUT09

Dial In Information: Meeting ID: 997 8411 6095, Passcode: 997813
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,99784116095# US (New York)

Connect with friends, have fun, learn about resources and feel good about yourself!  This drop-in virtual discussion group is facilitated by a Social Worker from the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA) as part of our Geriatric Mental Health Partnership.

Discussion Group with Jacob Weiland

Link: https://zoom.us/j/106115254

Dial-In Number: 1 (646) 876-9923

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.