Sirovich At Home
May 2021 Events
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Hello Community Member,
Happy Older Americans Month! This year's theme is "Communities of Strength" You all have built resilience and strength over your lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. There is no better proof of your resilience than this pandemic. Your stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This OAM, we celebrate the strength of older adults and the Aging Network, with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities. The Older Adults programs at Educational Alliance has put together an array of special events to celebrate you. They are highlighted below in our "Special Events and New Workshop Series" section. We hope to see you all there!
Thank you for helping make the Sirovich community, our city, and our world a place where everyone knows they belong. Thanks for being a part of the Sirovich Community!
Please Be On Time For Virtual Programs
Members will be allowed to enter class for up to 5 minutes after start time.
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SPECIAL EVENTS AND
WORKSHOPS
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Music Masters Series: The Life of Louis Armstrong & Saxophone Performance by Simon (Arts & Culture)
Monday, May 10 at 3:00 PM
“There is two kinds of music, the good, and the bad. I play the good kind.” — Louis Armstrong
Tune in to hear jazz aficionado and student, Simon Baker, talk about the “good kind” of music as he presents an interactive retrospective on the legendary life of Louis Armstrong. Enjoy a lecture and live music—with Simon on saxophone! There will also be a group quiz. But, not to worry! Checking your answers with the class is encouraged.
Meeting ID: 947 9210 3239
Passcode: 472451
To join by phone, call: 1(929) 205-6099 | Meeting ID: 947 9210 3239 # | Password: 472451#
Concert in Motion In Partnership with Manny Cantor Children Center:
Tuesday, May 11 & May 25 at 2:30 PM
Come sign along to 60s and 70s song with professional singers Mariella Price and Tanesha Gary. Manny Cantor Children will be listening, dancing, and playing along on musical instrument on mute and we hope you will do the same. We want this to be interactive events with the Manny Cantor Children. Come with questions you may want to ask the kids
Meeting ID: 527 067 8391
To join by phone, call: 1 646-558-8656 | Meeting ID: 527 067 8391# | #
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Healthy Aging Tips A Woman Should Know Workshop with Nurse Ji (Health Management)
Tuesday, May 11 at 1:00 PM
Women are often the first line of defense when protecting their family’s health, but in doing so tend to put their own health concerns on the back burner. Celebrate Women's Health Week, May 9-15, by joining us to hear tips to help keep older women healthy, strong, and independent.
Meeting ID: 927 1830 2935
Passcode: 868194
To join by phone, call: 1 929-205-6099 | Meeting ID: 927 1830 2935# | Password: 868194#
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Healthcare In The Time of Covid-19 Workshop with Dr. Fogel, Associate Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Health Management)
Tuesday, May 18 at 2:00PM
Come learn how one should navigate the healthcare system during this time and take care of themselves.
Meeting ID: 999 4810 8582
Passcode: 543471
To join by phone, call: 1 929-205-6099 | Meeting ID: 999 4810 8582# | Password: 543471#
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Community of Strength: A Third Thursday Event with with DJ/MC Sarie & The Alliance Stage Company (Arts/Education)
Thursday, May 20 at 1:00PM
“What if I fall? Oh but my darling, what if you fly?” – Winnie the Pooh
Come celebrate Older Americans Month as we recognize older adults as a key source of community strength. Enjoy music, dancing, and more! We’ll also share a toast to Mother’s Day. Special guest: Ping Chong + Company. And to honor the May’s Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, let’s dress in red, white, and blue.
Meeting ID: 943 3638 1989
Password: 089879
To join by phone, call: 1(929) 205-6099 | Meeting ID: 943 3638 1989# | Password: 089879#
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Diet and Inflammation Workshop with Dietitian Amelia (Nutrition)
Tuesday, May 24 at 1:00PM
Come learn about what food you should avoid and eat for inflammation.
Meeting ID: 914 6540 1129
Password: 762888
To join by phone, call: 1(929) 205-6099 | Meeting ID: 914 6540 1129# | Password: 762888#
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Imagination Play Project with Linda White (Arts/Education)
Wednesdays, May 26-June 16 at 12:30 PM
Join us for an hour of fun and self-expression at a new, pop-up workshop facilitated by the Imagination Play Project. Meet new and old friends, as well as renowned educator Linda White. Participants will use a variety of readily available objects and materials that encourage exploration, engage the senses, and inspire creativity.
Linda White, M.S.W., M.A.Ed., is the founder and creator of Imagination Play Project, and an experienced educator and clinician. As a “play curator” Linda draws inspiration from the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and the rich aesthetic landscape of NYC.
Meeting ID: 937 3351 5113
Passcode: 900604
To join by phone, call: 1 929-205-6099 | Meeting ID: 937 3351 5113# | Password: 900604#
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Strength & Balance with Rob Hofman (Exercise)
Mondays | 10:00 – 11:00 AM No Class 5/24 & 5/31 (Memorial Day)
Strength and balance class, seated, with a safe option for standing
exercises for balance and strength. With weights (could also be cans).
Working Through Loneliness Support Group with Kelly Hamon, Social Work Student Intern (Education)
Mondays| 3:00 – 3:45 PM l March 22 – June 26
Loneliness affects everyone at some point in life, and has been especially felt by many during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the zoom meeting we will be sharing our personal experiences of loneliness and learn how to cope with those feelings through Positive Psychology theory and skills. This will be a closed group with a maximum occupancy of eight people.
Circle Group with Sarie Teichman (Education)
Mondays | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
This group focuses on exploring healthy and creative aging by building relationships and support.
ZOOM-BA! with Michal Chorny (Exercise)
Mondays | 5:30 – 6:15 PM 5/17 & 5/24 will be subbed by Deekee & Jose, No Class 5/31 (Memorial Day)
Zumba® is cardio dance fitness to world music rhythms. This class features mostly Latin music and low-impact routines you can do safely at home.
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NEW! Tai Chi with Roberto (Exercise)
Tuesdays | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Tai chi is an art that promotes balance, strength, grace, and flexibility, and it promotes a meditative mood with its “dance of quiet motion.” This is a beginner level class.
Yoga for Bone Health with Chinatamni Kansas "C" (Exercise)
Tuesdays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Classic yoga class focusing on stretching, joint mobility, balance, posture, and bone density support. Safe for folks with injuries and osteoporosis. Energizing for all. No need to worry about modifications – this class is designed for you. Participants must be able to get down and up off the floor at least twice during class.
Body Smart-Felderkrais with Andrew Carter (Exercise)
Tuesdays | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Using very slow and gentle movements, students are guided through movement patterns that improve their alignment, balance and flexibility, while reducing stress and strain in muscles and joints. Often done on a soft carpet or mat, this class is restorative, relaxing and improves posture.
Please contact the instructor first for an orientation and conversation. Andrew will ask questions regarding any injuries you may have sustained or physical challenges you face in order to ensure a beneficial experience.
Chinese Folk Dance with Jun Zhou aka Dream (Exercise)
Tuesdays | 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Mr. Dream offers an authentic experience, teaching easy-to-pick-up movements from Chinese culture. Enjoy for recreational & learning purposes. Bilingual instruction in English & Mandarin.
Meditation, Mindfulness & Relaxation Practices with
Bonnie Rose Marcus & Ollie Gillett, Chaplain Interns (Education)
Tuesdays | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Meditation and relaxation practices promote rest, calm, focus and stability. Join us to cultivate and maintain wellness in body and mind. Open to those who have never meditated, as well as those who have an ongoing practice. As facilitators, Chaplain Interns from The NY Zen Center for Contemplative Care will guide participants into learning more about meditation and practicing different techniques. NYZCCC defines contemplative care as a multi-faith, relationship-centered approach to care. Contemplative caregivers seek to understand causes of suffering and to explore and nurture sources of strength such as resilience and compassion.
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NEW! Pilates Mat with Gail (Exercise)
Wednesdays | 9:30 – 10:30 AM |
Pilates is for every BODY. This mat class focuses on activating core strength, the elongation of postural muscles and the awareness of breath to combat the stiffness and stress that often comes with our daily activities. Open to all levels, this class will have participants feeling invigorated with a sense of strength and peace in both body and mind.
Mindfulness Meditation with Rev. Susan Turchin (Health Management)
Wednesdays | 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Want to inject peace into your day or share your peace with others? Come relax and ground yourself in this workshop led by fellow Sirovich member and volunteer Susan. Nourish yourself with a guided mindful meditation practice, dropping into a place of tranquility in service to ourselves and all beings.
NEW! Movement Speaks with Marisol Morales (Exercise)
In Collaboration with Dances For A Variable Population (DVP)
Wednesdays | 10:00 – 11:15 AM | March 3 – July 14
Movement speaks is appropriate for older adults of all ages and abilities. One participant described it as "amazing energy and joy into our lives, urging us all up onto our feet, lifting and moving arms and legs, shoulders and hips, hands and fingers until we have all, magically, become part of the dance, our bodies and brains drawn into a process of creation, imagination and celebration."
Upon registration you will have access to any DVP classes Monday – Friday at 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM on their website
Meeting ID: 700 785 247
Folk Dance with Jaki Soreff (Exercise)
Wednesdays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM No Class 5/12 & 5/19
Have fun and work those dancing bodies with Jaki! This class focuses primarily on international folk dances, but incorporates some folk line dances too. No experience necessary. Jaki will teach you all the basics before moving on to more advanced dance routines.
Chair Fit with Andrew Carter (Exercise)
Wednesdays | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Receive individualized attention in this chair exercise class.
To join: Please email Andrew about your interest in this class. Please be advised that Andrew will ask you questions regarding any prior injuries you may have sustained or physical challenges you are facing in order to ensure your class experience is safe and beneficial.
Zumba Gold® with Deekee Gaerlan (Exercise)
Wednesdays | 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. How it works: the design of the class choreography introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
Online Toy Puppet Theatre Workshop Series
with Federico Restrepo (Art)
Wednesdays | 3:15 – 4:15 PM | March 3 – May 19
Workshop Studies in Puppet Form and Performance introduces you to the use of puppetry and storytelling. You will learn techniques on building and manipulating puppets leading to the creation of a story through performance. The goal is to develop a short puppet piece, which you will perform for the public, through an Online platform.
Class is full. Email loco7info@yahoo.com to be put on the list for future classes. Stay tune for the virtual presentation on June 10th.
Opera Appreciation with Simón Saad (Education)
Wednesdays | 3:30 – 5:30 PM
On the 2nd & 4th weeks of each month, community partner Ansonia Music Outreach leads music-drenched and visually stimulating multi-media workshops in appreciation of opera and the arts.
To join: Please email AMO at voxoperae@ansoniamusic.org, they will provide login information to join the Zoom. Students without computers or smartphone/tablet ZOOM apps can call in to workshops.
AMO leads several virtual classes for NYC community centers that are open to all older adults! Email them here to learn more about AMO’s class offering.
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Balance 101 with Demetra Tsantes (Exercise)
Thursdays | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This chair class focuses on strengthening muscles and improving flexibility to allow for the joint stability and mobility we need for walking and completing everyday tasks around the home like carrying groceries and doing the laundry. People of all abilities, including anyone who uses an assistive walking device or wheelchair or is recovering from knee, foot, hip injuries, etc, can participate. You also have the option of completing standing work, with the chair in arms-reach.
Yoga with Dianne Galliano AKA Rashmi (Exercise)
Thursdays | 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Whether live or virtual, in a chair, or on a mat, Yoga cultivates resilience by balancing effort with ease through gentle yoga postures, relaxation, breathing techniques, and meditation. There is a 5-minute grace period to enter this class. Please enter on-time.
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Computer 101 (Sessions 1 & 2) with Cory Herman (Technology)
Fridays | 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM and 12:15 – 1:00 PM
Computer for beginners, covering the basics of Zoom, E-mail, YouTube, social media, Word, and more! All are welcome to join. No commitment required.
Meeting ID: 718 3650 4652
Password: 1234567
To join by phone, call: 1(646) 558-8656 | Meeting ID: 718 3650 4652# | Password: 1234567#
Feldenkrais with Margot Townsend (Exercise)
Fridays | 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
With the Feldenkrais method of gentle, guided lessons, we explore ways to improve flexibility and coordination as well as rediscover the ability to be graceful and efficient in everyday movement.
FreeConferenceCall, DIAL IN #: 1(425) 436-6331
ACCESS CODE: 596289#
Drama Series: Expressive Arts & Sirovich Senior Theatre
with Cory Herman (Arts)
Fridays | 1:30 – 2:25 PM and 2:30 – 3:25 PM
The show must go on! Sirovich drama classes go digital. All are welcome to join.
Zumba Gold® with Jose Fernandez (Exercise)
Fridays | 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. How it works: the design of the class choreography introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
Sirovich Sing-Along with Cory Herman (Arts)
Fridays | 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Sing-along to a curated selection of the American Songbook and golden standards! All are welcome to join. No commitment required.
Meeting ID: 729 2748 8436
Password: 1234567
To join by phone, call: 1(646) 558-8656 | Meeting ID: 729 2748 8436# | Password: 1234567#
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Circle of Support Group with Bonnie Rose Marcus & Ollie Gillet, Chaplain Interns (Education)
Saturdays | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
We all experience loss, whether we're losing a relationship, a skill or ability, a role, our youth, or a way of life. And yet, our culture doesn’t openly acknowledge the pain and disorientation that can accompany loss. In this time of many losses, this group aims to help us find balance and support, creatively exploring how to cope with loss and change. This group is open to all, regardless of experience. Facilitated by Chaplain Interns from The NY Zen Center for Contemplative Care. NYZCCC defines contemplative care as a multi-faith, relationship-centered approach to care. Contemplative caregivers seek to understand causes of suffering and to explore and nurture sources of strength such as resilience and compassion.
Artful Storytelling: Our Meaningful Histories with Ping Chong + Company (Arts/Education)
Saturdays l10:30 AM – 12:00 PM l April 3 – May 8
Ping Chong + Company will be leading a powerful and poignant creative storytelling workshop series. Over 8 virtual sessions, participants will reflect on and share stories from their own life experiences through guided oral, written, and community-building exercises that celebrate the roles of identity, place, and belonging in our lives.
Class is full. Stay tune for the virtual presentation.
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331 EAST 12TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10003
P# 646-395-4534
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