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Legacy Film Festival on Aging
Join our community partner Legacy for their 12th Annual Film Festival on Aging. Enjoy long and short films focused on celebrating and depicting aging and the joy, challenges, and changes that come along with living a long life.
February 14th- March 2nd
Stream online at the link below:
Legacy Film Festival on Aging
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English for Chinese and Korean Speakers
适合中国人和韩国人的英语
중국어와 한국어 사용자를 위한 영어
Join the Carter Burden Luncheon Club for weekly English classes for Chinese and Korean speakers.
加入我们每周为中文和韩语使用者开设的英语课程。
중국어와 한국어 사용자를 위한 주간 영어 수업에 참여하세요.
Mondays and Fridays at 1:30pm
Carter Burden Luncheon Club
351 East 74th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10021
周一和周五下午 1:30
东 74 街 351 号（第一大道和第二大道之间）
纽约, NY 10021
월요일, 금요일 오후 1시 30분
351 East 74th Street(1st와 2nd Aves 사이)
뉴욕, NY 10021
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Fiber & Weaving Art Class
Join CBN and Ann for a wonderful and creative Fiber and Weaving Art Class. Learn a new skill and create your next masterpiece.
Tuesdays, 10:00am- 12:00pm
Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center
564 Main Street
New York, NY 10044
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Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Join CBN and our community partners Hunter Nursing Schools for weekly blood pressure screenings. Check in on your health, no appointment needed.
Every Tuesday, 10:00am- 12:00pm
Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center
564 Main Street
New York, NY 10044
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Karaoke
Join CBN for a fun afternoon of karaoke. Sing your heart out while hanging out with friends.
Tuesday, March 4th 1:30pm
Carter Burden Luncheon Club
351 East 74th Street
New York, NY 10021
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Common Food Pantry
Join CBN and our community partner Molina Healthcare and NY Common Pantry for a food pantry where you can take home free and nutritious food. Molina Healthcare will be providing more health information and giveaways.
Wednesday, March 5th 9:00am- 12:00pm
Covello Older Adult Center
1st Floor
312 E. 109th St.
New York, NY 10029
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Learn Conversational French with John
Join CBN and John for a French class. This is a great opportunity to learn a new language.
Wednesdays 11:00am- 11:45am
Carter Burden Luncheon Club
351 East 74th Street
New York, NY 10021
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Jeopardy!
Join CBN for an afternoon of the hit game show Jeopardy! Enjoy some competition and show off your knowledge while socializing with friends.
Wednesday, March 5th 1:00pm- 2:00pm
Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center
564 Main Street
New York, NY 10044
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Chair Yoga
Join CBN and our community partner Village Care Max for a yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance, and well-being. Enjoy gentle movements while staying active.
Thursday, March 6th 11:00am- 12:00pm
Covello Older Adult Center
1st Floor
312 E. 109th St.
New York, NY 10029
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Movie: "I Care a Lot"
In honor of Consumer Protection Week, join CBN and Robert for a viewing of the movie "I Care a Lot." The film follows a con woman who makes a living as a court-appointed guardian, seizing and selling the assets of vulnerable elderly people.
Thursday, March 6th 1:00pm
Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center
564 Main Street
New York, NY 10044
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Bingo!
Join CBN for an exciting afternoon of bingo. Participate in some friendly competition while socializing!
Thursday, March 6th 1:30pm
Carter Burden Luncheon Club
351 East 74th Street
New York, NY 10021
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Roosevelt Island Senior Choir
Join CBN for a weekly choir rehearsal where you can show off your singing skills while learning new songs and performing with your peers. Everyone is welcome to come participate!
Every Thursday 1:30pm- 2:45pm
Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center
564 Main Street
New York, NY 10044
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Salsa Class
Join CBN for a festive and upbeat salsa class. Learn the exciting dance and enjoy some music and movement!
Friday, March 7th 1:00pm- 2:00pm
Covello Older Adult Center
1st Floor
312 E. 109th St.
New York, NY 10029
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Women's History Month Movies
Join CBN for a series of movies for Women's History Month. Enjoy the stories of notable women throughout history and honor their achievements.
Fridays 1:30pm- 3:30pm
Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center
564 Main Street
New York, NY 10044
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Health and Wellness Updates | |
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Information from CDC
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its COVID Guidelines because the U.S. is seeing far fewer hospitalizations and deaths associated with COVID-19 and because we have more tools than ever to combat flu, COVID, and RSV.
As part of the guidance, CDC provides active recommendations on core prevention steps and strategies:
- Wear a well-fitted mask (e.g. KN95)
- Practicing good hygiene by covering coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing hands often, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.
- Staying home when you are sick(no longer a required 5days). “The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.”
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Once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days to curb disease spread such as wearing a mask 5 for days and taking steps for cleaner air, such as bringing in more fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors.
For further information, please visit www.cdc.gov.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to email Dozene Guishard, Director of Health and Wellness at guishardd@carterburdennetwork.org or Clewert Sylvester, Health and Wellness Assistant Director at sylvesterc@carterburdennetwork.org
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Social Services at Carter Burden Network
Social Services is a fundamental part of what the Carter Burden Network offers. Our delivery of social services means connecting you to resources by drawing upon our understanding of how benefits work, and how to make them work for you. CBN offers assistance to help address your concerns individually, confidentially and effectively.
Our Social Service Unit helps with issues that include government benefits, transitional healthcare, advocacy and referrals for meals, older adult center programming, caregiver support services and much more. CBN’s Elder Mistreatment & Abuse Prevention Program helps ensure that you can live with the confidence and protection you deserve.
To see if you are eligible for our services, please call the number below that matches your location:
Upper East Side
Social Service Unit
57th to 96th Street, Fifth Avenue to the East River
212-879-7400 x310
Roosevelt Island
RIOAC Social Service Unit
Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center members
212-980-1888
East Harlem
Covello OAC’s Social Service Unit
East Harlem Covello Older Adult Center and Lehman Village Older Adult Center members
212-423-9665
Community Elder Mistreatment and Abuse Prevention Program
Manhattan
917-409-1261
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Virtual Carter Burden Network
Recurring Classes
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Virtual Program Updates
No new updates at this time.
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Virtual Programs and Resources from our Community Partners | |
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MoMath’s Online “Senior Sessions”
Experience math like never before—all from the comfort of home! The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) offers virtual “Senior Sessions,” engaging online programs filled with interactive puzzles and fascinating demos, perfect for older adults of all skill levels. Join in for a fun, social, and thought-provoking math adventure. Learn more or sign up at https://momath.org/senior-sessions/.
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Chess for Seniors - Chess for Seniors offers free online chess classes at various skill levels for older adults. Learn more and register for classes at https://www.chessforseniors.org/classes
Virtual Support Group for Adults with Hearing Loss - This support group by the Center for Hearing and Communication is designed to provide a community where hard of hearing adults can make connections, share experiences, and learn helpful tips. To learn more or register please email or call Carolyn Stern cgstern@chhearing.org or 917-305-7812
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From the Veteran's Administration:
Have you received a suspicious call from an organization claiming to represent or have affiliation with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)? Did the caller guarantee a lucrative payout for your disability compensation or pension claim for a “small fee”?
If so, you may be a target of a scammer. Recently, VA has seen an increase of fraudsters and non-accredited representatives who are targeting the pension benefits of elderly Veterans and their dependents and survivors.
VA is committed to defeating fraudsters, who target elderly Veterans, by educating them, their families, and all partners about the types of fraudulent tactics being used against them, including Pension Poaching.
Pension Poaching is the financial exploitation by an advisor who profits by artificially qualifying a claimant for VA pension benefits. The scheme often involves financial maneuvers such as advising claimants to hide their assets in trusts or annuity products sometimes resulting in lost investments and lucrative fees paid to the advisor. Pension Poaching is rapidly evolving as a preferred method used by criminals to defraud elderly Veterans, survivors, and their families who are eligible for VA benefits.
To avoid being a victim to these tactics, here are some helpful tips to remember when protecting yourself from fraud:
- Be suspicious if someone offers to shift your assets around to qualify for VA pension. You may be required to repay benefits to the government.
- NEVER share eBenefits, VA.GOV, or other VA login credentials with anyone.
- DO NOT deposit VA benefits directly into a third-party bank account unless the person is court appointed or a VA accredited fiduciary.
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Remember, VA does not charge for processing a claim or request a processing fee. Use VA accredited organizations to help file your claim.
- VA does not threaten or take adverse actions such as jail or lawsuits on claimants. If in doubt, call VA directly at 1-800-827-1000.
To report suspected activity, please contact the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) by calling 1-800-488-8244. You may also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission by visiting www.consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
Protecting Veterans’ benefits against fraudulent activity is one of the best things everyone can do to honor them, their service and sacrifice.
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CBN is partially funded by NYC Aging
A copy of our most recently filed financial report is available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (www.charitiesnys.com) or, upon request, by contacting us at (212) 879-7400. You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com or (212) 416-8816
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Carter Burden Network
212.879.7400
contactus@carterburdennetwork.org
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