Calendar of Activities & Special Events

 VISIONS at Selis Manor

135 West 23rd Street, NY, NY 10011

646-486-4444

NOVEMBER 2026

VISIONS AT SELIS MANOR / OLDER ADULT CENTER CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS 

Location: 135 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011 

Phone Number: 646-486-4444 

Website: oac.visionsvcb.org

IMPORTANT SERVICE UPDATES

• Monday, November 2nd:

  • Double meals provided for Breakfast and Lunch.

  • The Auditorium will be closed on November 3rd for Elections.

  • All classes and programming from 1:00 PM onward are cancelled due to staff training today. 

  • Please arrange earlier transportation pickups.

• Tuesday, November 3rd (Election Day):

  • The VISIONS office is OPEN.

  • No meals will be provided.

  • The auditorium is closed for elections.

  • No classes will take place in the auditorium.

• Wednesday, November 11th (Veterans Day):

  • VISIONS at Selis Manor office is open

  • VISIONS at Selis Manor will close at 12:30 PM.

  • Meals served from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM.

  • All classes are cancelled after 12:30 PM.

  • Please arrange earlier transportation pickups.

• Wednesday, November 25th:

  • VISIONS at Selis Manor office closes at 12:30 PM.

  • Lunch served from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM.

  • Double meals provided for Breakfast and Lunch.

  • Please arrange earlier transportation pickups 

• Office Closures / No Meals / No Classes:

  • Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving - Closed)

  • Friday, November 27th (Day after Thanksgiving - Closed)

EVENT & CLASS REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

• Registration for all November events begins Monday, October 26th.

• How to Sign Up: Call 646-486-4444 or stop by the office. 

• You must sign up for yourself (registering for others is not allowed).

• Sign-ups are strictly from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM during the week of October 26th. 

• After the first week, sign up anytime during regular office hours.

• Cancellations: If you sign up for an event and cannot attend, please notify the office immediately.

MEMBER SUPPORT, ADVOCACY & RIGHTS

Senior Council Advisory Board

• Make a direct impact on our community, programs, and activities! Join a committee (Fundraising, Programs, or Food) or share your ideas.

• Held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM.

• Contact: Diana Cruz at extension 215 to learn more or sign up.

Case Assistance & Information Appointments 

• Case Assistance & Applications (By Appointment Only)

• Call the office at 646-486-4444 to book an appointment.

• Services are available in your language through our on-site interpreters and language line.

• Services Provided: Paperwork assistance (faxing, copies, and forms), public benefits (HEAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and Homecare), recertifications, money identifier applications, and mail reading.

• Staff Schedule & Focus Areas:

  • Phyllis: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (Focus: Benefits, recertifications, and forms only)

  • Rocky: Tuesdays (Focus: General case assistance)

  • Carmen: Wednesdays and Thursdays (Focus: VCB applications)

Volunteer Appointments & Support (No Walk-Ins)

• Description: Book a dedicated one-on-one appointment with a center volunteer to review the calendar, sign up for classes, or get assistance navigating center schedules.

• Availability: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with evening hours starting at 5:00 PM by appointment.

• How to Book: Contact Ann DeShazo at extension 225 or Liz Campanile at extension 213 to schedule your time.

Voluntary Contributions & Privacy

• Contributions during meal times are entirely voluntary. Choosing not to contribute will never affect your access to meals, classes, or events.

• The contribution box is located away from the meal line to ensure complete anonymity. You may also drop off contributions directly at the office.

Food Pantry Notice

• Our food pantry has completely run out of supplies at this time. If you need alternative local food pantries or community resources, please contact the VISIONS office for information on local food pantries in the community. We will announce a restock as soon as new donations arrive.

WEEKLY & MONTHLY CLASS OFFERINGS

Braille for Beginners with Yvonne

• When: Mondays

• Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM and 2:00 - 3:00 PM

• Where: Meeting Room 2

• Facilitator: Yvonne Whitehurst

• Details: Designed specifically for beginners with no prior knowledge, learn how to read and write Braille from scratch for everyday life.

The Great Comedy Sunshine Hour

• When: Mondays

• Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM

• Where: Virtual / Zoom Call only (Call Diana Cruz at extension 215 for the phone bridge number or link details)

• Facilitator: Evie Aronson and Mere Davis

• Details: Laughter therapy using theater games, memory challenges, rhyming, and improvisation.

Senior Expressions

• Monday November 2, 2026:  Senior Expressions is canceled

• Monday November 9, 2026:  

Speaker:  Janet Becker, Eye2Eye Peer Support:  

Topic:  Virtual support for the visually impaired

• Monday November 16, 2026:  

Speaker:  Eduardo Torres, New York City Poison Control:  Topic: Safety in your home

• Monday November 23, 2026:  TBA

• Monday, November 30, 2026:  

Speaker: Gil Kunken, HIICAP:  

Topic:  Medicare update for 2027

Percussion with Passion

• When: Wednesdays, September 16th – December 16th

• Time: 10:30 - 11:45 AM

• Where: Room LC 3

• Facilitator: Dalys Torres

• Details: Castanet class designed for those with limited mobility to improve fine motor skills and memory. No experience necessary.

Feel The Beat

• When: Friday, November 6th and Friday, November 20th

• Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

• Where: Auditorium

• Facilitator: Feel The Beat and Liz C

• Details: Exercise and groove to music. Can be done sitting or standing.

Ambassador Program

• When: Monday, November 9th

• Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

• Where: Library

• Facilitator: Ann Deshazo

• Details: For current Ambassadors only. Please notify Liz if you cannot attend.

SPECIAL EVENTS 

Juilliard Musical Performance

• When: Tuesday, November 10th

• Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

• Where: Auditorium

• Facilitator: Diana Cruz

• Details: Featuring ensemble Maple and Spruce performing live on violin and piano.

Friendsgiving with New York Cares

• When: Thursday, November 12th

• Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Where: Room LC 1

• Facilitator: Volunteers from New York Cares

• Details: Thanksgiving-themed snacks, crafts, trivia, and mocktails. Limit 25 participants. Please RSVP.

Poster House Museum Trip

• When: Monday, November 16th

• Time: Leaving the VISIONS lobby at 11:00 AM sharp

• Where: Poster House Museum (In-person trip)

• Facilitator: Liz Campanile

• Details: Journey through the museum's permanent collection of posters. Limit 8 members.

VISIONS Feud & Hot Cocoa

• When: Wednesday, November 18th

• Time: 10:15 - 11:30 AM

• Where: Auditorium

• Facilitator: Phillip Keys

• Details: Hot cocoa and a friendly game of VISIONS Feud. Get a team of 5 or contact Phillip at extension 223 to join a team.

Josh’s Movie Club

• When: Thursday, November 19th

• Time: 2:45 - 5:00 PM

• Where: Conference Room

• Facilitator: Josh Castillo

• Details: Movie screening (Film TBD) with snacks. Limit 15 participants.

Pizza Party Social 

• When: Friday, November 20th

• Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

• Where: Auditorium

• Facilitator: Diana Cruz

• Details: Join us for pizza, music, and socialization (Limit 30). Sign up at the front desk.

Thanksgiving Holiday Lunch

• Monday, November 23rd

• Regular menu: Turkey with gravy. 

• Veggie menu: Lentil and veggie shepherd's pie. 

• Sides: Stuffing, sweet potatoes, string beans. 

• Open to registered OAC members and Selis tenants.

LOOKING AHEAD 

Hot Cocoa Lab with Accelerate

• When: Tuesday, December 1st

• Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Where: Auditorium

• Facilitator: Accelerate Team

• Details: Create custom hot cocoa mixes,and  trivia. Limit 15 members.

Juilliard Performance  

• When: Thursday, December 10th (Tentative Date) 

• Time:  2:00 PM -3:00PM

• Where: Auditorium

• Facilitator: Diana/ Juilliard

STAYING CONNECTED

• Website: Visit https://oac.visionsvcb.org for updated information, calendars, and menus.

• Email List: Get monthly menus, event calendars, and announcements in your inbox. Send an email request to Jose at jozuna@visionsvcb.org.

Current Services & Class Offerings

• Support groups

• Fitness Classes, open gym

• Creative Arts Classes

• Technology Classes

• nutrition groups

• Spanish speaking groups

• Information and advocacy

• Volunteers & Readers 

• Farmers Market vouchers, Seasonal Produce Bag

• Daily Meal Service *Vegetarian options offered daily - breakfast and lunch

• Benefits and Case Assistance