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Senior Expressions-Weekly group sessions designed specifically for visually impaired seniors age 60 and over. Join us each week for dinner and discussion. We will have guest speakers and timely topics based on your requests. Presentations will take place during the meal from 2:00pm – 3:00 pm. Connect with old friends and expand your current social circles.
Facilitators: Roxsonne Simms, Ann DeShazo, LMSW
Times: Mondays 2:00pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Moving Forward-This is a support group for visually impaired seniors and adults. A safe, confidential place to discuss among peers your frustrations, concerns, and even sense of humor elated to vision loss. New members are required to meet with the group facilitator prior to attending group. There are 3 sessions of the support group.
Facilitator: Roxsonne Simms
Time: Tuesdays, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Conference Room A / Library
Facilitator: Ann De Shazo, LMSW
Time: Wednesdays 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Conference Room A / Library (3rd Wednesday of the month in the Auditorium)
Faciliator: Avian Perez
Times: Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Learning Center 2
Women's Empowerment-Join a group of other women to share life's ups, downs, and in-between. This is a confidential space to explore the various roles that women have - daughters, mothers, friends, partners, caregivers, etc.
Facilitator: Roxsonne Simms
Time: Thursdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Virtual
Between Us Men-This peer led weekly men's group is a safe and confidential space to share what's on your mind. Join us for discussion, humor, support, and wisdom among men.
Facilitator: Paul Brown
Time: Tuesdays 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: Meeting Room 2
Reminiscing with Music- Come join this class to sit and relax to listen to music that reminds you of joyful events in the past. The facilitator will take suggestions to songs from the class.
Facilitator: Roxsonne Simms
Time: Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Beginner Braille Instruction-Small group instruction on the basics of introductory Braille. Since this is a continuous class, returning students will be given priority. Please note our new summer schedule. (This class is on hold until further notice)
Facilitator: Roxsonne Simms
Time: Mondays 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Conference Room A / Library
1 to 1 Braille Instruction-This weekly course is recommended for committed students who learn better through individual instruction. Please note: facilitator can only take a very limited number of students. Consistent attendance is required for this class. Mary will be working only with seniors interested in learning basic Braille. (This class is on hold until further notice)
Facilitators: Eva Elfassy and Karen Eisenstadt
Time: To be determined individually
Location: Auditorium
Politically Speaking-Join us for a riveting roundtable discussion and debate on local, nation and global politics. The hour will be filled with traditional and alternative views. Listen to others' viewpoints and share your own. Robust and Respectful debates are encouraged!
Facilitator: Rosalyn McDavid
Time: Tuesdays 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Conference Room A / Library
Music & Culture Then and Now- Take a musical and cultural trip down memory lane as we listen to our oldies but goodies. We will explore the impact of music in various cultures through the ages. Come and share your thoughts and feelings about the music and artists that shaped history.
Facilitator: Rosalyn McDavid
Time: Wednesdays 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Conference room
Name That Tune-Do you love Music? Want to test your memory skills? Well then join us for a fun filled hour of naming those popular tunes and artists of all times!
Facilitator: Rosalyn McDavid
Time: Thursdays 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Conference Room A / Library
TV & Film Festival-This is an audio described TV and Film workshop. Afterwards everyone will have a chance to express their thoughts and opinions.
Facilitators: Rosalyn McDavid
Time: Thursdays 3:00pm to 4:00PM
Location: Conference Room A / Library
Brain Busters-What is the only temperature that is the same on both the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales? Join the Intergenerational volunteers and find out! Test your knowledge through riddles, crossword puzzles and trivia games. Brain buster topics will include food, exercise, wellness, history, geography, music and more.
Facilitator: Jose Gill and Inter generational youth
Time: Tuesdays 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Location: Conference Room A / Library
Chicken Soup for the Soul-Hear and share powerful and uplifting life stories, bringing wellness, reflection insight, inspiration and positive attitude into your life. Join this new group to energize your mind and body.
Facilitator: Roxsonne Simms
Time: Wednesdays 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location Meeting Room 2
Let’s Talk Health-Good health is important! Get tips and suggestions on nutrition, stress management, exercise, how to talk to your doctor and more from your peers. Jumpstart your health by joining this class.
Facilitator: Yvonne Whitehurst
Time: Thursdays 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Meeting Room 2
The price is right-This is a new twist on the classical Price is Right Game. Everyone gets a chance to guess what the price of an item is. Name that Price! Come join us for some friendly competition.
Facilitator: Joe Flood
Time: Mondays 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Library
Fit For Life-Need recipes to help with migraines? Have you heard about a lollipop-type device that helps the blind “see” via electrical impulses on the tongue? Do you need help tips on eating healthy to prevent chronic illness? Join Joe as he delves into the wide world of health!
Facilitator: Joe Flood
Time: Wednesdays 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Auditorium
Lend Me Your Ears-Bring your CDS, eat your lunch, sit back and let’s listen and discuss music from ABBA to ZZ Top.
Facilitator: Joe Flood
Times: Wednesdays 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Auditorium
Brain Fitness-There's a lot you can do to help keep your brain in shape. This class will offer brain exercises, fun games and helpful articles on how to keep your brain healthy.
Facilitator: Joe Flood
Time: Mondays 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Meeting room 2
Time: Wednesdays 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: Auditorium
EYES (Every Year, Every Story)-This class will read and discuss the works of African American, Caribbean, African and Latino writers form the 20th and 21st century. Members of the book club are strongly advised to get and familiarize themselves with the new digital player that can be obtained for free from the Andrew Heiskell Library. Please note that this class is not offered during the summer session, but picks up again in the Fall (September)
Facilitators: Crystal Chisolm/Sandra Saunders
Time: Wednesdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Learning Center 2
Literature & Stories-This book club will read about fictional and drama books. the facilitator will also be able to help students download books. Read weekly and discuss it in the next class.
Facilitator: Sandra Saunders
Time: Wednesdays 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Meeting Room 1
Murder and Mayhem -Do you like mysteries? If you do then come join this class. You will be listening to murder mysteries and discussing them afterwards.
Facilitator: Roxsonne Simms
Time: Fridays 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Location: Cafe 135
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