Calendar of Activities and Special Events

December 2025

Calendar of Activities & Special Events

VISIONS at Selis Manor

135 West 23rd Street, NY, NY 10011

646-486-4444

Event Registration

You can sign up for all special events starting on Monday, December 1st. To register for classes you must call or come in person between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM only for the week of Monday, December 1st. After that you can call or stop by the office during regular office hours to sign up.

VISIONS will close at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 8th for a staff event.
VISIONS Services will provide double meal service on Wednesday, December 24th, and Wednesday, December 31st. On both dates, we will close early at 1:00 PM.
The VISIONS Center on Aging will be closed on Thursday, December 25th, Friday, December 26th and Thursday, January 1st. No classes or meal services will be offered on these dates. The center will be open on Friday, January 2nd until 1:00 PM.
Please make every effort to pick up your double meal during the times offered to ensure you have adequate food for the closure period.
Please note that OAC members 60 and over are given priority to sign up for some events.
You must call or stop by the office to sign up for any events. Everyone is responsible for his/her own sign ups. You cannot sign up other participants.
You can also make an appointment with a volunteer to help review the calendar.

Please be mindful that all food items are provided exclusively for registered members of the center. We kindly request that home attendants do not take these items, as they are intended solely for our members. Your cooperation in ensuring enough is available for everyone is greatly appreciated.

Contributions

This is a reminder that we have a contribution box available during meal times. With the increased costs of meals and supplies, we encourage all participants to contribute at least $1 for meals and for special events in order for us to continue to offer these special programs for everyone to enjoy. We accept contributions in the main office as well. Please note that many events will require a contribution. It will be noted in the description.

Malibu Breakfast Vouchers are $1 each. We are only providing 20 vouchers every 2 months. Each voucher cost VISIONS $10. Therefore we really need everyone to contribute $1 or more for each voucher.

Thank you for your support.

Important Update to Our Meal Service Policy

Please note an important update to our meal service policy, effective immediately. To comply with requirements from our funding source, all clients must now be present to receive their breakfast and lunch. This means you cannot send someone else, including family, friends, or home attendants, to pick up a meal for you. Once you have been served, you are welcome to take your meal to go or consume it onsite.

We understand that occasional issues may prevent you from coming in. If this happens, please call the office so we can discuss any available options with you. Adhering to these rules is essential for us to continue our congregate meal program. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

OAC Website

Please visit the VISIONS Older Adult Center Website for updated information, calendars and menus at oac.visionsvcb.org

VISIONS Apparel

VISIONS full-zip hoodies available in hunter green, sangria and steel blue. Only $40 each or $38 each if you buy two or more.

CLASS UPDATES

Adaptive Living Group

If you are blind or have low vision and want to learn the accessibility features on your smartphone, safely prepare meals, manage your medications, and increase your overall confidence and safety as you live with vision loss, VISIONS offers free in person Adaptive Living Groups for adults 55 and older! You can learn new techniques, skills and discover devices that can assist you to maintain your independence.

There will be two groups available. Group A will be conducted in Spanish on Fridays and Group B will be in English on Wednesdays. Both groups will be from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Group A (Spanish Speakers) Dates on Fridays:

January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6 2026

Learning Center 3

Group B Dates on Wednesdays:

January 14, 21, 28, and February 4 and 11 2026

Learning Center 3

If you would like to be part of the group or want more information please contact Alexandria Bejarano at 347-651-1341.

Adaptive living group en Español

Las fechas son: Enero 9, 16, 23, 30, y Febrero 6 2026

Learning Center 3

Facilitator: Alexandria Bejarano

Si usted es ciego o tiene baja visión y desea aprender las funciones de accesibilidad en su teléfono inteligente, preparar comidas de manera segura, manejar sus medicamentos y aumentar su confianza y seguridad general mientras vive con pérdida de visión, ¡VISIONS ofrece grupos gratuitos de Vida Adaptativa en persona para adultos de 55 años o más! Puede aprender nuevas técnicas, habilidades y descubrir dispositivos que le ayudarán a mantener su independencia. Nuestro próximo grupo comenzará el viernes 9 de Enero en Selis de 10:00 AM a 2:00 PM. Si desea ser parte del grupo o quiere más información, por favor contacte a Alexandria Bejarano al 347-651-1341.

Senior Expressions

Monday December 1st: Speaker: Niki Liao, Wellness Together: Topic: program overview

Monday December 8th: Selis Singers: Topic: Senior Entertainment

Monday December 15th: Speaker: Christina McGeough: Nutritionist, Stop and Shop: Topic: holiday eating

Monday December 22nd: Senior Social

Monday December 29th: Sam the Piano Man, Topic: senior entertainment

Fashion without Spending

When: Mondays

Time: 12:30-1:30

Where: Conference Room

Faciliator: Yvonne Whitehurst

Join us for an inspiring 8-week style workshop designed to help you fall back in love with your wardrobe—without spending a dime! Each week, you'll explore practical fashion tips, clever accessorizing tricks, and creative styling ideas that make the most of what you already own. From everyday outfits to travel looks and special occasion ensembles, you'll learn how to reimagine your closet with confidence and flair. The final session features a celebratory fashion show where you take the spotlight and showcase your reinvented style!