Calendar of Activities and Special Events 

December 2024 

Calendar of Activities & Special Events

 VISIONS at Selis Manor

135 West 23rd Street, NY, NY 10011

646-486-4444



Office Closures

VISIONS will close at 2:30 PM on Monday, December 16th for a staff meeting. All classes at 2:00 PM will be canceled.  Please ensure that your transportation is scheduled by 2:00 PM. 

VISIONS will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th. VISIONS will close at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 31st.  Double meals will be provided on December 24th and 31st.  The office will close at 5:00 PM on  December 23rd, 26th, 27th and 30th.  


OAC Website

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


VISIONS Merchandise

2025 large print calendars are available, only $9! Stay tuned for two limited edition items for the winter season! Don’t forget full zip hoodies in royal blue, light gray and maroon are still available, $30 each or 3 for $75. 


Senior Council Hero Feast 

The Senior Council is having their hero sandwich feast fundraiser on Tuesday, December 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the auditorium. Come and pick up your sandwich if you preordered in November. Come eat, chat and enjoy some music.  

Ambassador Program & New Member Welcome Social

Monday, December 2nd,   10:30 - 11:30 AM Auditorium

Facilitator: Elizabeth Campanile  

New Members come meet some of our VISIONS Ambassadors as well as staff and get to know all that VISIONS has to offer. Light refreshments will be served in the Auditorium. Anyone who wants to become an ambassador please see Liz C. to sign up.  Open to new members (within the past 6 months) and Ambassadors.


Special Events


Senior Expressions 

Monday December 2, 2024:  Speaker:  Christina McGeough:  Stop and Shop dietician:   Topic:  holiday cooking

 

Monday December 9, 2024: Speaker:  Mark Andres, Visions photography instructor:  Topic:  photography demonstration

 

Monday December 16, 2024: Sam the Piano Man:  Topic:  senior entertainment

 

Monday December 23, 2024:  Selis Singers:  Topic:  holiday entertainment  

 

Monday December 30, 2024:  holiday social

Cyber Monday Deals and Shopping

Monday December 2nd 4:00 - 5:30 PM Auditorium

Facilitator: Jose Gil

Cyber Monday is just around the corner and you never know what deals you might find. If you want to know what deals exist or need assistance shopping, this is the class for you!


Town Hall Meeting 

Tuesday, December 3rd 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 

Facilitators: Selis Staff

We will be talking about programs, events, policies, registration and more. This is where you can get all your questions answered about VISIONS programming. 


Glamour Gals

Tuesday, December 3rd 4:00 - 5:00 PM Auditorium

Facilitator: Jose Gil

Glamour Gals are back and just in time for the holidays! Get your nails done in festive colors or to show out for the upcoming Gala event. Whether it’s for self care or you want your nails looking great, Glamour Gals will get the job done! Please sign up by calling the VISIONS office or stopping by the office. 


Cane Order Day

Wednesday, December 4th 12:30 - 2:30 PM

Facilitator: Melissa Phipps

Looking to get a new cane? Sign up for our Cane Order Day! Custom color canes and grips, white canes, ID canes, and cane tips will be available for purchase. Please note there is a charge for canes mailed home. Please sign up in the main office.


Holiday Gala 

Thursday, December 5th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Auditorium

Facilitator: Ann DeShazo

Come join us for our annual Holiday Gala!  Enjoy a tasty catered breakfast and listen to some of your favorite songs.  Throughout the day there will be a chance to win prizes.  This is the gala you won't want to miss! Special surprises in store! Tickets are $5.

Dress Code: Dressy/gala style

Snacktivities with New York Cares

Thursday December 5th 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Facilitator: New York Cares 

Join volunteers from New York Cares and NBCUniversal for an afternoon of crafting and snacking. Bring a friend Sign up in the main office.


Tarot's Wisdom for Wellness: A Guide to Self-Discovery

Fridays, December 6th, 13th,  and 20th 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Facilitator: Diana Cruz

Join us to delve deeper into the world of tarot, dream interpretation, and symbolism. Discover how to harness the power of these tools for personal growth and insight.


Juilliard Musical Performance 

Tuesday, December 10th 2:00 - 3:00 PM  Auditorium

Facilitator: Diana Cruz

Witness the next generation of musical virtuosos in a stunning performance featuring students from the world-renowned Juilliard School. Prepare to be captivated by their exceptional talent and passion as they bring to life timeless masterpieces and innovative compositions. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the future of classical music. Please sign up in advance as space is limited to 30 participants. 


New York City Bar Chorus

Tuesday December 10th 7:00 - 8:00 PM Auditorium

Facilitator: Ann DeShazo

Refreshments will be served between 6:00 and 7:00 PM.  The performance starts at 7:00 PM.  Refreshments will not be served during the performance.  Please arrive early to enjoy treats!

Family Feud

Tuesday, December 10th 1:00 - 2:00 PM Auditorium

Facilitator: Phillip Keys

Welcome to VISIONS Feud, our version of Family Feud! This will be a fun event to watch as two teams go head to head for a chance to compete against VISIONS Staff. The first team to get two back to back wins will get a chance to face VISIONS staff for the ultimate prize. Don’t worry there will be small prizes for all who participate. There will be light snacks and refreshments served, but there will be seating only for a maximum of 30 people in the audience. Stop by the office if you are interested in watching the first two teams face off in this new epic tournament. To sign up all you have to do is come pick up your FREE Ticket at the office. One ticket per each person you CANNOT pick up a ticket for someone else. If you are interested in becoming a Captain and competing just call the office and speak to Phill at  ext. 223.


Josh’s Movie Club 

Wednesday December 11th 4:30 - 6:30 PM Conference Room

Facilitator: Josh Castillo

Don’t miss out on a great pick from Josh. There will be tasty holiday treats. Limited to 15 participants, please register. We are watching the animated re-imagining of The Grinch (2018). 


Avian’s Craft:

Friday, December 13th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Auditorium

Facilitator: Avian Perez 

Get into the festive spirit and join us for a fun, hands-on craft session where you can design and make your very own holiday ornaments! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, we’ll guide you through every step of the process. Personalize your ornaments with paints, glitter, beads, and more to add your unique touch to this season’s decorations.With only 6 spots available, be sure to sign up soon to secure your place.  Must be over 60


Artshack Ceramics (off site trip)

Friday, December 13th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Facilitator: ArtShack

Join us for a morning of clay sculpting and good conversation. Let the clay be your guide, you never know what you might make. This is an off-site activity at 1127 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Space is limited to the first 15 participants to register.


Chair Yoga With Brooke Levy  

Saturday December 14th 12:30 - 2:00 PM Andrew Heiskell Library

Facilitator: Brooke Levy

Looking for a class that will both calm and rejuvenate you, to end the year? Then consider joining Brooke Levy’s chair yoga class on Saturday December 14, 2024 from 12:30pm-2:00pm. This event is in person. Registration is available, but not mandatory. The event will be held in the first floor community room at the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library. Please register directly with the Library as this is not a VISIONS Sponsored event.  


New York Cares Monthly Theme Party Winter Time!

Tuesday, December 17th 10:30 - 11:30 AM          

Facilitator: NY Cares 

Come and have some refreshments, snacks and make a craft with NY Cares Volunteers. Get into the festivities with a holiday sweater or your favorite holiday colors.


Holiday Reflections and New Year’s Resolutions

Tuesday December 17th 2:00 - 3:00 PM Snack Bar

Facilitator: Tiffany Barrera, Youth Services Intern 

This group is a safe space for older adults to share their experiences and thoughts around the topic of holidays and New Year’s resolutions. This group will provide guidance on how to stay positive and active throughout the holiday season, the new year, and beyond. Light refreshments will be served.


Snacktivities with New York Cares

Tuesday December 17th 3:00 - 5:00 PM Auditorium

Facilitator: NY Cares 

Join volunteers from New York Cares and Blue Owl for an afternoon of crafting, snacking and sounds of the season. Bring a friend Sign up in the main office.


 Breakfast Club

Wednesday December 18th 9:30 - 10:30 AM Auditorium

Facilitator: Liz Lee

You must sign up with Liz Lee only for breakfast club at ext. 214 starting December 1st.  You must sign up yourself and not for anyone else.  You will be told if you are in the breakfast club or the waiting list. 

Join our monthly breakfast club. Priority is for OAC members over 60 years of age. We are limiting the breakfast club to 50 members only.  You must sign up to be a part of the breakfast.  You will receive a sticker once you come in for breakfast.  If you have a birthday in December and want a treat during Breakfast Club, please sign up for that as well. 


Holiday Card Making Workshop

Wednesday, December 18th 1:00 - 2:30 PM Auditorium

Facilitator: Ann DeShazo

Are you looking for that perfect holiday card?  Well look no further!  You can create and sign the perfect holiday card during our workshop.  Spend some time personalizing a variety of card designs for friends, family and those special people in your life.   End the session with a nice hot cup of cocoa and snacks.  Sign up to save your space in the workshop.  


Special Holiday Meal 

Thursday, December 19th

Regular meal: Pineapple Glazed Ham, Roasted Potatoes, California Blend veggies

Veggie meal: Veggie Lasagna, Roasted Zucchini and California Blend veggies

Specialty Sides: Baked Mac n Cheese, Honey Roasted Carrots, Garden Salad 

Specialty Bread: Corn bread

Desert: TBA



Mock Coquito with Joselito

Friday December 20th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

It’s that time of the year and we are setting the holidays off right with some Coquito! Please be advised that this is a mock coquito. All this while enjoying some snacks and listening to some holiday tunes!



Looking Ahead:  

VISIONS Annual Celebration of Braille

Wednesday January 8th 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Facilitator: Cathleen McGuire and the Rehab Staff

We’re celebrating Louis Braille’s birthday with history, trivia, prizes and breakfast.  Sign up in the main office.


Tarot's Wisdom for Wellness: A Guide to Self-Discovery:

Fridays, January 2025  10:00 - 11:00 AM Conference Room

Continue Your Tarot Journey in 2025!

This January class cycle is open to anyone who previously participated and those interested in learning more. Join us to delve deeper into the world of tarot, dream interpretation, and symbolism. Discover how to harness the power of these tools for personal growth and insight.

General Program Services:

Volunteer Appointments

To request a volunteer reader or shopper, please contact: Ann De Shazo ext. 225


VCB Application Assistance 

Tuesdays & Thursdays by Appointment

Carmen Thorne Ext: 304


Case Assistance By Appointment

Please feel free to call the office to make appointments for any of the following services: faxing documents, making copies, application assistance, benefits assistance like HEAP, Medicaid, Medicare, Homecare services, recertification's, assistance filling out forms. Please contact Rocky Simms: X 217



    Senior Council Monthly Meetings

    Please consider joining one of our Senior Council committees, we have the Fundraising committee, Food           committee, and the Programming committee. Please join the council and ensure your voice is heard. Please      feel free to reach out to Senior Council Secretary Valerie Buckner or Senior Council President Yvonne                Whitehurst for more information. Senior Council meetings are held monthly.


   Event Signups

    Please note that OAC members 60 and over are given priority to sign up for events. Please note that               events are space limited and often supplies are purchased based on RSVP numbers. If you sign up for an      event, but need to cancel for any reason, please call the office (immediately/as soon as possible). We can       open the waiting list or avoid excess purchases when you keep us informed.


Bar Codes

As a reminder, please bring your DFTA bar code down for meals for us to scan you in.  No one will be denied a meal if you don't have one or if you forget.  Please reach out to Diana or Elizabeth for a bar code.  Please note that in the event you lose your barcode fob you will be issued a complementary replacement. Should you lose the replacement barcode fob we will charge $5 to replace it. Please ensure to keep your barcode fobs in a safe place. 


CONSENT FORMS

The Department for Aging is requiring all senior center members to complete and sign off on consent forms in order to participate in the program.  If you can fill out the top portion that includes your Last Name, First Name, Address and phone number and then sign on the bottom and return to the office that would be great. It can be emailed or mailed back to us as well if that is easier. If you need help please reach out to us and we can fill them out for you.  If you already filled it out you do not need to fill it out again. You only have to do this one time. Please reach out if you have any questions.


Voter Registration Forms

If you are interested and would like to register to vote please reach out to the center for assistance. If you need to update any voter information, staff can help as well.


Money Identifier Application

Sign up in the office if you need assistance to apply for a money identifier.


Email Address

If you are interested in having the menu, events and other announcements sent please send an email to jgil@visionsvcb.org. You will be added to our email list serve to get regular updates.

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