Calendar of Activities
September 2023
VISIONS Weekly Class Schedule
Monday
Rise & Shine 9:15-10:15 Open Hybrid
Open Computer Lab 10am-3pm OPEN In person
Coffee Hour & Discussion 9:30-10:30 OPEN IN person
Diabetes Support Group 10am-11am Open Hybrid
Chat and Chew 10am-11am OPEN Hybrid
Teachers and Writers 11am-1pm OPEN Hybrid
Fit and Fabulous 11:30am-12:30 Open Hybrid
Sports Talk 11am-12pm OPEN Hybrid
Meal Planning Tips 11am-12pm Open Hybrid
Jan and Shirley Fun Facts 11am-12pm Open Virtual
Express Yourself 12pm-1pm OPEN Hybrid
Open FItness 11am-1pm CLOSED IN person
Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In person
Senior Expressions 12:30-1:30pm Open IN person
Mid- day Stretching w/ Joe 1:15-2pm Open Hybrid
The Alexa Revolution- New Class 1:30-2:15 Closed In Person
Brain Fitness New Time 2pm-3pm Closed Hybrid
Guitar 2pm-3pm Closed IN person
Get Healthy with Your Iphone 2:30-3:15 Closed In Person
Humor Class w/ Yvonne 3pm-4pm Open Hybrid
Price is Right Leisure Class 3pm- 4pm OPEN Hybrid
Braille 430-530 OPEN IN person
Improv 5:30pm-6:30pm OPEN Virtual
Tuesday
Rise & Shine 9:15-10:15 Open Hybrid
Open Computer Lab 10am-3pm OPEN In person
Coffee Hour & Discussion 9:30-10:30 OPEN IN person only
An Apple A Day 10:30am-1130am OPEN IN person
Health & Nutrition Discussion 11am-12pm Open Hybrid
Discussing the Visual World 11am-12pm Open In person
Meditation 10:30-11:15 Open Hybrid
Meditation 2 11:15-12:00 Open Hybrid
Name That Price Leisure Class 11am-12pm Open Hybrid
Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In person
Wellness and Lifestyle Discussion 12pm-1pm Closed Hybrid
IOS Fun Time 12-1:30 Closed Hybrid
Moving Forward 12:30-1:30 CLOSED Hybrid
Natural Living 1pm-2pm Open Hybrid
News of the Week w/ Joe 1pm-2pm OPEN Hybrid
Between Us Men 1:30-3pm Waiting List IN person
Brain Fitness- New time 2pm-3pm Open Hybrid
Politically Speaking 2pm-3pm OPEN Hybrid
Fit & Fabulous from the Front Room 2pm-3pm OPEN Hybrid
Do you Remember?- New Time 3pm-4pm Open Hybrid
Introduction to Android Talkback 2:30-3:30/ 3:30-4pm Open In Person
Fix my iphone with William 2:45pm- 3:45pm OPEN Hybrid
Fix My Apple Advanced Iphone 3:45pm- 4:30pm Closed Hybrid
Stretch and RElax 4:15p-5:15 CLOSED Hybrid
Moving Forward 2:30-3:30 CLOSED Hybrid
Wednesday
Rise & Shine 9:15-10:15 Open Hybrid
Open Computer Lab 10am-3pm OPEN In person
Spreading the News 9:15am -10:15am Open In person
Moving Forward 11am-12:00pm CLOSED Hybrid
Magnification Tablet Training 9:30AM-10:30AM Closed In Person
Talkback Tablet Training 10:30AM-11:30AM Closed In Person
Spanish Social 10am-11am Open Hybrid
Moving Forward 10:30am-11:15am CLOSED Hybrid
Music & Culture Then and Now- Oldies 11:30 12:30 OPEN Hybrid
Spanish Speakers Support group 11am-12pm Closed Hybrid
Mid-Day Stretching w/ Joe- New time 11am-12pm OPEN Hybrid
Chicken Soup for the Soul 11am-12pm CLOSED Hybrid
Moving Forward 11:00am-12:00pm CLOSED Hybrid
Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In Person
Beginner Iphone 1pm-145m OPen IN person
Co-Ed Fitness - Part 1 1pm--1:45 Open IN person
Co-Ed Fitness - Part 2 1:45-2:30pm Open IN person
Fitness Journey w/ Joe 1pm-2pm OPEN Hybrid
EYES 1pm-3pm Open Virtual
Real Talk/ Real Health 2pm-3pm CLOSED Hybrid
Brain Fitness 2pm-3pm Open Hybrid
Literature and Stories 2pm-3pm CLOSED Hybrid
Reminiscing with Music 3pm-4pm OPEN Hybrid
Lend Me Your Ears 3pm-4pm Open Hybrid
Book Club 4:30pm-5:30pm OPEN Virtual
Zumba 5:30-6:30 OPEN Hybrid
Thursday
Rise & Shine 9:15-10:15 Open Hybrid
Line Dancing w/ Marion 10am- 11am Open Hybrid
Open Computer Lab 10am-3pm OPEN In person
Name that Tune- 10am-11am OPEN Hybrid
Android Smartphone Talkback 10 am - 10:45am Closed In Person
Android Smartphone Magification 10:45-11:30 Closed In Person
Moving Forward 10:30AM-12PM CLOSED Hybrid
Iphone Basics 11am-12pm IN Person
Moving Forward 11am-12pm CLOSED Hybrid
Drama & Theatrical Expression 11am-12pm Closed Hybrid
Yoga w/ Brooke 11am-12pm Open In person
Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In Person
Theater Discussion 12pm-1pm Open Hybrid
Fit & Fabulous from The Front Room 1pm-2pm OPEN Hybrid
Let's Talk about It....Health 1pm-2pm Open Hybrid
TV & Film Festival- Audio Described 1pm-2pm Open Hybrid
Film and TV History discussion Audio Described 2pm-3pm Closed Hybrid
Italian 1:15-2pm Open In person
Knitting w/ NY Cares 2pm-3pm Closed In Person
Beading and Jewely 3pm-4pm Open In person
Women's Empowerment 4-5pm CLOSED Hybrid
Pilates Classic Mat 4pm-5pm OPEN Hybrid
Friday
Rise & Shine 9:15-10:15 Open Hybrid
Open Computer Lab 10am-3pm OPEN In person
Fit & Fabulous from The Front Room 10am-11am OPEN Hybrid
Murder & Mayhem 11am-12pm Closed Hybrid
Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In Person
Co-Ed Fitness Part 1 12pm-1pm OPEN Hybrid
R&B Storytelling 12pm-1pm Open Hybrid
Coed Fitness Part 2 1pm-2pm OPEN Hybrid
Chair Yoga 2pm-3pm OPEN Hybrid
Brain Busters 3:30-4:30pm Open
Special Events & Updates
Please register in advance by calling the office at 646-486-4444
Game Day
Wednesday, September 13th 2:30-4pm
Auditorium "Game Day, Wednesday, September 13th 2:30pm-4pm Auditorium Come and enjoy a variety of games with NY Cares
All White Affair
Thursday, September 14th 10:30am-12pm
Auditorium "All White Affair, Thursday September 14th 10:30 AM - 12 PM Who says you can’t wear white after Labor Day? Join us for an unofficial end to summer with popcorn and trivia. Please wear your best white ensemble. Don’t have white? Don’t worry! Wear a VISIONS tee to show your team spirit.
Breakfast Club
Wednesday, September 20th 9:30-10:30
Auditorium Join NY Cares for our monthly breakfast club. Enjoy bagels, pastries and fruit salad.
Clay Day
Wednesday, September 20th 10:45-2pm NY Cares Auditorium Make figurines and sculptures with air dry clay. While they dry enjoy a meal or snack (12 PM) and finish the day by painting your masterpiece (1:30 PM). Limited to 12, please sign up.
Cultural Day
Friday, September 22nd 10am - 11:30am OAC Staff Auditorium Cultural Day is back and this time with a variety of different foods from around the world that also reflects the diversity of NYC. Must register. Only participants who registered will be allowed to join that day. Limited spots. Open to members 60 and over.
Cane Order Day
Wednesday, September 27th 10am-2pm Melissa Snack Bar Do you need a new cane? A tip? Would you like to try something new? Stop by and check out the available options.
NY Cares Theme Party
Thursday, September 28th 10am to 12:30 NY Cares Auditorium Senior Center Month Discover Yours: Friendships, Health, Purpose and Creativity.
Paint and Sip with Avian- Waitlist Only
Friday, September 29th 10am to 11:30 Avian Conference Room
Let the colors of fall inspire your artistic journey. Reserve your spot now and experience the magic of autumn on canvas. Limited seats available, so secure your place today! Join us for a memorable morning filled with art, camaraderie, snacks and the cozy vibes of fall. See you there!
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.
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. We will also like to start scanning folks during classes as a way to take attendance. 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.
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. https://vote.nyc/page/register-vote
Money Identifier Application
Sign up in the office if you need assistance to apply for a money identifier.
Food Pantry Available
All registered participants are welcome to pickup a pre-packed bag on Wednesdays between 11:00AM and 2:00PM.
Email Addresses
If you are interested in having the menu, events and other announcements sent please send an email to elee@visionsvcb.org. You will be added to our email list serve to get regular updates.
Refer a Member
Bring a Friend Perk is back! Share the fun of VISIONS by bringing in a friend to the Older Adult Center. If your friend is eligible and registers for the center you can choose your perk. Select either a $5 Dunkin card or a $5 Trader Joe's gift card. Share the fun with some cool perks!
Current Services & Class Offerings
Self-Development Classes
Fitness and Evidence Based Classes
Creative Arts Classes
Technology Classes
Support Groups
Online/ Telephone Classes
Information and advocacy
Volunteers & Readers (*at Selis Manor)
Farmers Market vouchers, Seasonal Produce Bag
Daily Meal Service (Mon-Thurs 12pm-1pm) / *Vegetarian options offered daily
Benefits and Case Assistance (food stamps, Medicare, Medicaid, Home health aides, housing, DRIE, SCRIE, H.E.A.P.)