VISIONS Center on Aging
August 2022
VISIONS Weekly Class Schedule
August 2022
Weekly Class Schedule Text Version
Monday
Open Computer Lab by Appointment/ 1 to 1 Computer Training 9am-12pm OPEN In person LAb
Coffee Hour 9:30-10:30 OPEN IN person only Aud
Jan and Shirley Trivia Class 10am-11am Open Virtual
Fit and Fabulous 11:30am-12:30 Open Hybrid Aud
Meal Planning Tips and Tricks and Health 11am-12pm Closed Virtual
Sports Talk 11am-12pm OPEN Hybrid Conf Rm A
Jan and Shirley Trivia Class 11am-12pm Open Virtual
Express Yourself 12pm-1pm OPEN Virtual
Grab and GO & Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In person AUD
Mid- day Stretching w/ Joe 12pm-1pm Open Hybrid Conf Rm A
Brain Fitness 1pm-2pm Closed Hybrid Conf Rm A
Table Talk w/ Joe 2pm-3pm open Virtual
Senior Expressions 2pm-3pm Open Virtual
Monday August 1: Matthew Puvogel, New York City Office of Emergency Management
Monday August 8: Speaker: Maggy Felton, Vanda Pharmaceuticals,
Monday August 15: Speaker: Ariel Weisberg, Music Therapy
Monday August 22: Ted Fodera, Elder law attorney
Monday August 29: TBA
Humor Class w/ Yvonne 3pm-4pm Open Virtual
Price is Right 3pm- 4pm OPEN Virtual
Improv 5:30pm-6:30pm OPEN Virtual
Tuesday
Coffee Hour 10am-11am OPEN IN person only Aud
Health & Nutrition Discussion 11am-12pm Open Virtual
Blood Pressure Screenings 11am-12pm Open In person Aud (front)
Discussing the Visual World 11am-12pm Open Virtual
Meditation 10:30-11:15 Open Hybrid LC 1
Meditation 2 11:15-12:00 Open Hybrid LC 1
Price is Right 11am-12pm Open Hybrid Meeting Rm 1
Grab and GO & Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In person AUD
Wellness and Lifestyle Discussion 12pm-1pm Closed Virtual
Skull Session Starting 12pm-1pm Open Hybrid Meeting Rm 1
IOS Fun Time 12-1:30 Closed Virtual
Brain busters 1:15pm-2:15pm Closed Virtual
Moving Forward 12:30-1:30 CLOSED Hybrid Conference Rm A
Natural Living 1pm-2pm Open Virtual
News of the Week w/ Joe 1pm-2pm OPEN Hybrid Meeting Rm 1
Between Us Men 1:30-3pm OPEN IN person Conf RM A.
Do you Remember? 2pm-3pm Open Hybrid Meeting Rm 1
Politically Speaking 2pm-3pm OPEN Virtual
Fit & Fabulous from the Front Room 2pm-3pm OPEN Virtual
Fix my iPhone with William 2:45pm- 3:45pm OPEN Virtual
Fix My Apple Advanced iPhone 3:45pm- 4:30pm Closed Virtual
Stretch and Relax 4:15p-5:15 CLOSED Virtual
Moving Forward 2:30-3:30 CLOSED Hybrid Conf Rm A
Wednesday
Open Computer Lab by Appointment/ 1 to 1 Computer Training 9am-12pm OPEN In person LAb
Spreading the News 9:15am -10:15am Open Virtual
Moving Forward 11am-12:00pm CLOSED Virtual
Magnification Tablet Training 10AM-11AM Closed In Person Only Conf Rm A
Spanish Social 10am-11am Open Virtual
Moving Forward 10:30am-11:15am CLOSED Virtual
Spanish Speakers Support group 11am-12pm Closed Virtual
Talkback Tablet Training 11am-12pm Closed In Person Only Auditorium
Chicken Soup for the Soul 11am-12pm CLOSED Virtual Virtual
Moving Forward 11:00am-12:00pm CLOSED Virtual
Grab and GO & Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In Person AUD
NEW Debate club 12pm-1pm Open Virtual
Mid-Day Stretching w/ Joe 12pm-1pm OPEN Virtual
Co-Ed Fitness with Andre- Part 1 12pm-1pm Open Virtual
Co-Ed Fitness with Andre- Part 2 1pm-2pm Open Virtual
Music & Culture Then and Now 1pm-2pm OPEN Virtual
Fitness Journey w/ Joe 1pm-2pm OPEN Virtual
EYES 1pm-3pm Open Virtual
Game Day w/ Phil 1pm-2pm CLOSED Hybrid Auditorium
Sculpture with Beeswax 2pm-3pm Closed Virtual
REAL TALK & Real health 2pm-3pm CLOSED Virtual
Brain Fitness 2pm-3pm Open Virtual
Literature and Stories 2pm-3pm CLOSED Virtual
Reminiscing with Music 3pm-4pm OPEN Virtual
Lend Me Your Ears 3pm-4pm Open Virtual
Diabetes Support Group 3:30pm-4:30pm Virtual
Book Club 4:30pm-5:30pm OPEN Virtual
Zumba 5:45pm-6:45pm OPEN Virtual Called Aug 10th
Thursday
Open Computer Lab by Appointment/ 1 to 1 Computer Training 9am-12 OPEN IN person Lab
Windows 10 10am- 11am Open IN person Computer Lab
Moving Forward 10:30AM-12PM CLOSED Virtual
Moving Forward 11am-12pm CLOSED Virtual
Drama & Theatrical Expression 11am-12pm Open Hybrid Conf Rm A
Yoga w/ Brooke 11am-12pm Open In person LC 1
Grab and GO & Congregate Meals 12pm-1pm Open In Person AUD
Theater Discussion 12pm-1pm Open Hybrid Conf Rm A
True Crime PodCast 12pm-1pm Open Hybrid Meeting Room 2
Gadget Gallery- Part 1- *New Class 12-1:30pm Open Virtual
Gadget Gallery- Part 2- *New Class 1:30pm-3pm Closed Virtual
Fit & Fabulous from The Front Room 1pm-2pm OPEN Virtual
Let's Talk about It....Health 1pm-2pm Open Hybrid Conf Rm A
Name that Tune- Starting March 3rd 2pm-3pm OPEN Virtual
Intro to Iphone 2pm-3pm Open IN person Computer Lab
TV & Film Festival- Starting March 3rd 3pm-4pm Open Virtual
Modern Love 4pm-4:30 Open Hybrid Meeting Room 2
Women's Empowerment 4-5pm CLOSED Virtual
Pilates Classic Mat 4pm-5pm OPEN Virtual
Friday
Open Computer Lab by Appointment/ 1 to 1 Computer Training 9am-12 OPEN IN person Lab
Case Assistance By Appointment 10am-2pm Open In- Person
Fit & Fabulous from The Front Room 10am-11am OPEN Virtual
Chair Exercise 11am-12pm Open Virtual
Murder & Mayhem 11am-12pm Closed Virtual
Listen & See w/ Mark Andres 12pm-1pm OPEN Virtual
Fitness w/ Andre Ditto- Part 1 12pm-1pm OPEN Virtual
R&B Storytelling 12pm-1pm Open Virtual
Take a Magical Journey w/ Mark Andres- New Class! 1pm-2pm OPEN Virtual
Fitness w/ Andre Ditto - Part 2 1pm-2pm OPEN Virtual
Chair Yoga 2pm-3pm OPEN Virtual
Myth, tragedy...and Deception 2pm-3pm Open Virtual
Six Feet Under- New Class! 2pm-3pm Open Virtual
Game Day w/ Phil 2:30pm-3:30pm OPEN Virtual
Listen, Talk, and Learn 3pm-4pm Close Virtual
Brain Busters 3:30-4:30pm Open Virtual
August Special Events
Please register in advance by calling the office at 646-486-4444
Family Feud
Thursday, August 11tjh
11am-12pm
Auditorium
Join us for our first ever VISIONS Family Feud! Live and in person! Be the first to buzz in with the correct answers!!! We are looking for people to join a team as well as audience members. This is a game show you dont want to miss!!! Contact Ann De Shazo and Phillip Keys to sign up!
Spelling Bee
Wednesday, August 17th
11am-12pm
Auditorium
Test out your spelling chops in our Spelling Bee Competition. Word will get harder the further you make it through the competition! First place winner will get a $25 gift card!!! Sign up in the main office. Spaces are limited
Mind, Body and Soul Day
Thursday, August 18th
9:30am-12pm
Auditorium
Join us for a restorative day of health and wellness focusing on the mind, body and soul
Mind: 9:30am-10:15am
Listen to this informative talk on taking care of your mental wellbeing. We will talk about connecting with others, mindfulness and self care
Body: 10:15am-11am
Get your body moving with Gil in this fun low impact kickboxing and aerobics class. Low impact exercise gives you the opportunity to exercise while reducing the stress or pressure on your joints.
Soul: 11am-11:45am
Making sure to nourish your soul with healthy foods is critical to healthy living. Join Swedish Institute to hear about the importance of healthy eating and good nutrition.
Participants who participate in 2 out of the 3 workshops will receive a goody bag filled with a variety of products.
Sign up in the main office.
End of Summer Bash
Thursday, August 25th
10am-1pm
Auditorium
End of Summer Bash
Enjoy the last days of summer with mock tails, dancing and ice cream with your friends.
10am-10:45am-Mocktails
11am-12pm-Summer Jams/Dance
12pm-1pm Ice Cream
Sign up in the main office
VISIONS Cultural Day
September 2022
*In honor of Senior Center month we will be doing Cultural Day in September. More details to follow
A Matter of Balance
Monday, Sept 12- Oct 31, 2022
12pm-1pm
Instructors: Yvonne Whitehurst and Joseph Flood
Location: Lower Level 1 (In person only)
Join us for an 8 week Falls Prevention Class that will touch on the basics
of falls prevention, safety, and a demonstration with one of our
occupational therapists. Limited space available.
Class will end with a Halloween party celebration.
Sign up in advance by calling Diana Cruz at 646-486-4444 X 215.
Food Bag Program is Back $10
FRESH FOOD FOR SENIORS - BUY LOCAL, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Receive a mixed bag of fresh, local grown produce from NY and NJ farmers for only $10! Sign up for the inaugural Fresh Food for Seniors program through Council Member Erik Bottcher and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine! Every two weeks, at a participating senior center, participants can order and pick-up their pre-packed food bag filled with fresh produce from regional farmers. Sponsored by NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.
Location: VISIONS 135 West 23rd Street, Phone: 646-486-4444
Dates for Sign up and Payments ($10 cash only) 10am-3pm only!
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.)