Effective Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2019
These are our regular weekly activities at the Senior Center when we are open. Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Be sure to go to here to access the full schedule for each month.
Riverdale Y Senior Center
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Adults 60+
Adults 60+ Menu - Overview
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Riverdale Y Senior Center
Riverdale Y Senior Center membership is free to persons 60 years of age and older and includes a variety of engaging programs and activities. The Center is funded by the New York City Department for the Aging, local elected officials, and participant contributions. Membership allows limited access to The Y’s swimming pool at select hours, but excludes automatic access to the fitness center.
The Riverdale Y Senior Center offers music, art, and cultural discussions at least once a week. Our programs include lectures, art classes, films, and more. We also offer senior discounts for special performances and matinee shows at The Y.
Transportation: Door-to-door accessible van transportation to and from The Y for a suggested contribution of $2.25. Call ahead for pick-up at 718-548-8200, ext. 225.
Health Promotion: Weekly exercise classes ranging from T’ai Chi to morning stretch. Also includes medical lectures and health screenings.
Arts & Culture: Concerts, music, movies and cultural discussions.
Education: Current events, lectures, book clubs, short stories, and more.
Technology: Basic computer and social media classes.
Sharon always knew she’d work at a community center, helping people, “but I took a few detours along the way,” she says. As director of the Riverdale Y Senior Center…
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It is never too late to explore and learn new things!
The Senior Center offers monthly outings. Some are day trips, and some are longer excursions.
Mrs. Ray Levine Concert Series
Monthly concert series provides an eclectic mix of different genres, including jazz, classical, R&B, dance, and more. Funded in memory of a long-time Senior Center member.
Social Services
The Riverdale Y Senior Center offers free social work services on-site and in the community during regular business hours. Services include supportive counseling, case assistance, and benefits and entitlement assistance. Individual and group bereavement services are also available. For more information, call Lydia Ecker, LMSW, at 347-913-4390.
Senior Center Schedule
Sunday
Monday
9:15 am - 10:00 am Come Alive
9:30 am - 10:30 am Wisdom for Living
10:15 am - 11:30 am Water Aerobics
10:30 am - 11:30 am Computer Class
10:30 am - 11:30 am Jacob's Philosophy Discussion
10:30 am - 11:30 am Co-ed Rap Session
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm Knitting Class
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brain Games or Charades
Tuesday
9:15 am - 10:00 am Come Alive
10:00 am - 11:30 am Painting Class
10:30 am - 11:30 am Computer Class
10:30 am - 11:30 am Functional Movement
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Hebrew Club
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch
Wednesday
9:15 am - 10:00 am Come Alive
10:15 am - 11:30 am Water Aerobics
10:30 am - 11:30 am Computer Class
10:30 am - 11:30 am Functional Movement
10:45 am - 11:30 am Current Events with Prof Heller
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Computer Class
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Bingo
Thursday
9:15 am - 10:00 am Come Alive
10:00 am - 11:00 am Creative Writing
10:30 am - 11:30 am Computer Class
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Hebrew Short Stories
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch
Friday
9:15 am - 10:00 am Come Alive
10:30 am - 11:30 am Computer Class
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Friday Schmooze
Saturday
