August 2025 

Calendar of Activities & Special Events

 VISIONS at Selis Manor

135 West 23rd Street, NY, NY 10011

646-486-4444

You can sign up for all special events starting Monday, August 4th.  To register for classes you must call or come in person between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM only for the week of August 4th.  After that you can call or stop by the office during regular office hours to sign up.        

• 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 someone else up.

• You can also make an appointment with a volunteer to help review the calendar.   

Office Closures/ Double Meals

VISIONS will be closed on Monday September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Double meals will be served on Friday August 29th. VISIONS will close at 1pm on Friday August 29th.  

OAC Website

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

VISIONS Apparel

Step out in our newest t-shirt colors, olive, heather maroon, aqua and blush pink. Only $20 each or $18 each if you buy two or more. Don’t forget your cap available in gray, gold, green or khaki. Only $10 each or $8 each when you buy two or more. 

Snack Bar

Please join us Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Weekly specials will be available.

The Food Bag Program is Back!

Sign up for the 4th Annual Fresh Food for Seniors program through Council Member Erik Bottcher. Every two weeks at participating senior centers, participants can order and pick-up their pre-packed food bag for $10 per bag filled with fresh produce from regional farmers.

Dates for sign up and pick up are as follows:

Sign up and Payments are on Mondays and Tuesdays and pick ups are the following Wednesdays (must pick up the food bags before 4:00 PM). Bags typically arrive after 12:00 PM.  

August 11th and 12th - pickup August 20th

August 25th and 26th - pickup September 3rd

September 8th and 9th - pickup September 17th

September 22nd (only) - pickup October 1st

October 6th and 7th - pickup October 15th

October 20th and 21st - pickup October 29th

CLASS UPDATES

Senior Expressions 

Monday August 4, 2025:  Speaker:  Joannie Salcedo, TD Bank:  Topic:  financial safety for older adults

Monday August 11, 2025:  Speaker:   Rocky Simms:  Topic: trivia

Monday August 18, 2025:  Speaker:  Anna Allen, Say Ah, Topic: health literacy 

Monday August 25, 2025:  Sam the Piano Man:  Topic:  senior entertainment

Special Holiday Meals 

Thursday, August 14th - lunch in honor of National Senior Citizen Day

Regular: Oven Fried Chicken

Veggie: Veggie Wrap

Sides: macaroni and cheese, Green Salad, Corn, Watermelon, desert

Special Events

Ambassador Program - Back in September!

Feel The Beat - Dance Class - Reminder for regular members

When:  Friday, August 1st

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Where:  Auditorium

Facilitator: Feel The Beat 

Class will take place on the first Friday of every month.  Sign ups are closed - speak to Liz C if interested in being on the waiting list.

Spelling Bee 

When:  Mondays, August 4th and August 18th  

Time:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where:  Conference Room A 

Facilitator: Liz Lee

Can you spell éclaircissement? That was the winning word for the annual Spelling Bee. If you think you got what it takes to spell words like calisthenics to churlist then sign up and join the competition.  The winner will get a gift card.  Limited to 8 participants. 

Ice Cream Social with New York Cares 

When: Wednesday August 13th

Time:   1:30  - 2:30 PM

Where: Auditorium 

Facilitator: Liz Lee

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!  Come and cool off from this summer heat with some ice cream. 

Limited to 45 participants.

Liz C’s Lab - Shell-ebrate Summer!

When: Thursday, August 14th

Where: LC2

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Facilitator: Liz C

Get ready for the next hands-on adventure in Liz’s Lab! This summertime workshop is all about creativity, flavor, and fun. Join Liz C and special guest Avian for a splash of creativity! We'll be decorating oversized clamshells with paint, sparkle, and summer flair. A seaside-inspired craft to celebrate the season!  Clamshells are big enough to be a trinket dish or just a decoration.

Crafting with Avian

When: Friday, August 15th  

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: LC 2

Facilitator: Avian Perez

Soothing Sounds: DIY Wind Chimes

Design your own wind chime using beads, bells, and your imagination. This hands-on craft focuses on sound and touch, perfect to hang at home and enjoy the gentle, calming chimes whenever the breeze passes through. All materials provided. Space is limited to 8, so sign up in the office as soon as possible

Art Shack Ceramics

Back in October, sorry for the inconvenience!

Summer Movie Day 

When: Monday August 18th 

Time:  2:00 - 4:00 PM

Where: Conference Room A

Facilitator: Liz Lee

Enjoy a fun classic summer comedy feature: 

National Lampoon’s Summer Vacation

The Griswold family's cross-country drive to the Walley World theme park proves to be much more arduous than they ever anticipated. Limited to 10 participants.

New York Cares Monthly Theme Party 

When: Tuesday, August 19th 

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Where: Auditorium

Facilitator: Liz Lee

Join us for a fun monthly theme party with New York cares. Enjoy some snacks and a fun craft. Limited to 15 participants.

 Breakfast Club 

When: Wednesday, August 20th 

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Where: Auditorium

Facilitator: Liz Lee

In order to respect the time for the regular daily breakfast, please come at 10:00 AM for the Breakfast Club to ease confusion.  Participants who sign up will receive a table mat indicating breakfast club so the volunteers will know who to serve. The breakfast will now include fruit salad, juice, coffee and one main breakfast item. The main breakfast item will change monthly (bagel, pancakes, etc). Any participant who treats volunteers (or staff) with any disrespect will be banned from joining breakfast club in the future.  You must sign up with Elizabeth Lee only at 646-486-0330. You can only sign up yourself. You can not sign up for someone else.  

Josh’s Movie Club 

Back in September!

Monthly Pizza Party Social

When: Friday, August 29th  

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Where: Auditorium

Facilitator: Diana Cruz and New York Cares

Come join us for a fun and delicious Pizza Party Social! Enjoy a variety of tasty pizzas, good company, and lively conversation. It's the perfect opportunity to socialize, make new friends, and have a great afternoon. Don't miss out on the cheesy goodness and good times! Limited to 35 OAC members.

Looking Ahead:  

September 10th - The Jackie Robinson Museum comes to VISIONS.  Learn all about Jackie Robinson the man and the athlete.  10 AM auditorium.

General Program Updates

Food Pantry 

If you are interested in pantry items, stop by the office Wednesday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.                   

Volunteer Appointments

We have volunteers on site Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Evening volunteers beginning at 5:00 PM are also available.  We can not accommodate walk-ins, please make an appointment with Ann De Shazo ext. 225.

Case Assistance and Applications By Appointment

Please 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, Money Identifiers, re-certifications, assistance filling out any forms. Rocky is available on Tuesday and Carmen is available for VCB application assistance on Tuesday and Thursday. We can also assist with money identifier applications.

Composting Matters: Help Us Follow NYC’s New Rules

In accordance with NYC’s new composting regulations, all food scraps must now be separated from regular trash during mealtimes. Please take a moment to dispose of food waste properly. If you’re unsure about what can be composted or need assistance, office and meal staff are available to help. Your cooperation is appreciated and essential to keeping our program in compliance.

Event Signups

Please note that OAC members 60 and over are given priority to sign up for certain 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 as soon as possible. We can open the waiting list or avoid excess purchases when you keep us informed. You must call or stop by the office to sign up for any events. You may not sign up for someone else.

Join Our Senior Council and Make a Difference!

We invite you to become a member of our Senior Council and help shape the future of our center. Our Senior Council is composed of dedicated individuals who work together to address the needs and interests of our senior members. By joining one of our committees, you can contribute your unique perspective and help us create a vibrant and fulfilling community for all. To learn more, stop by the main office. Senior Council meetings are held monthly.

Bar Codes

Please be aware that we're upgrading our lunch scanning system. We'll be transitioning from barcodes to QR codes. More information will be shared soon.

Email Address

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 listserv to get regular updates.

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