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Aging Search this siteAging Monthly Calendar of Activites Weekly Class Schedule Breakfast & Lunch Menu How to Join/ Registration Malibu Breakfast Program Senior Council VISIONS Participant Meal Survey Nutrition Screening (NSI) Information and Resources Aging Monthly Calendar of Activites Weekly Class Schedule Breakfast & Lunch Menu How to Join/ Registration Malibu Breakfast Program Senior Council VISIONS Participant Meal Survey Nutrition Screening (NSI) Information and Resources More Monthly Calendar of Activites Weekly Class Schedule Breakfast & Lunch Menu How to Join/ Registration Malibu Breakfast Program Senior Council VISIONS Participant Meal Survey Nutrition Screening (NSI) Information and Resources Calendar of Activities and Special Events May 2024 Calendar of Activities & Special Events VISIONS at Selis Manor 135 West 23 rd Street, NY, NY 10011 646-486-4444 OAC Website Please visit the VISIONS Older Adult Center Website for updated information, calendars and menus at https://oac.visionsvcb.org Office Closures VISIONS will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Double meals will be served on Friday, May 24th. Senior Expressions Mondays 12:30- 1:30 PM Auditorium Facilitator: Rocky Simms Monday May 6, 2024 : Speaker: Nathalie Vieux-Gresham and Elizabeth Corday: Topic: Lung Cancer Monday May 13, 2024 : TBA Monday May 20, 2024 : Speaker: Susie Spodek, Grow NYC Monday May 27, 2024 : Memorial Day, VISIONS office is closed Class alerts! Man Cave is Back Thursdays 11:00 - 11:45 AM Snack Bar Facilitator:Jose Gil and Phillip Keys Starts May 2nd We’re back! Come and join your fellow guys to discuss various topics from health tips, relationship advice to everyday problem solving in a safe space. Special Events Carnegie Hall Thursday May 2, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Auditorium Facilitator: Ann DeShazo Join us for a spectacular Spring performance with Carnegie Hall. This hour of music will be fun and interactive as you listen to the beautiful sounds of the violin, viola, cello, bass and piano. Connect with the artists and music through a talk back about the instruments and the pieces you will hear. If you are a lover of music this is a performance you don’t want to miss! Sign up is REQUIRED. Crafts w/ Diana Friday, May 3rd 10:00 - 11:30 AM Auditorium Facilitator: Diana Cruz In honor of Mother’s Day we will be making some fun arts and crafts. We will be designing wooden picture frame flowerpots, and windchimes just in time for the spring season. Please sign up in advance as the class will be limited to only seven registered members of the OAC who are 60 and over. Creating Parfaits with Bronx Lab Wednesday, May 8th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Auditorium Facilitator: Lisa Senior Join students from Bronx Lab high school to create delicious parfaits and share your advice and experiences with high school students. Mother’s Day Special Meal Thursday May 9th 12:00 - 12:45 PM Auditorium Join VISIONS on Thursday May 9th for a special Mother’s Day meal complete with extra sides and dessert! Regular Meal: Grilled Chicken with Penne A La Vodka, Garlic Spinach Veggie Meal: Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera with Italian Blend Veggies and Garlic Spinach. Meditation with Anna Papadakis Thursday, May 9 3pm-4pm Virtual Session Facilitator: Anna Papadakis / Diana Cruz Take a break from the daily grind and discover the power of meditation. Learn simple techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, enhance self-awareness and clarity. Promote better sleep and relaxation. This workshop is perfect for beginners with no prior meditation experience. To join the zoom meeting please use the following call in number. To ensure privacy please call the office for the call in number. Senior Council Mother’s Day Memory Tribute Friday, May 10th 9:30 - 10:30 AM Auditorium Facilitator: Senior Council Join the Senior Council as we honor and celebrate mothers and what they mean to us. Tell us your fondest memories of your mother, or a mother figure. Be it a funny story, a special memory, or something that your mother taught you. The limit is one minute per story, as we want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak. Limit is 15 speakers for this event. Please connect with Program committee member Paul Brown to sign up. Cinco De Mayo Mother’s Day Brunch Celebration Friday, May 10th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Auditorium Facilitator: Diana Cruz Join us for our annual Mother’s Day celebration with a twist. This year we will be having a Cinco de Mayo themed Mother’s Day event filled with delicious Mexican themed goodies. Everything from orange/seltzer mocktails, to make your own breakfast tacos, guacamole, and so much more. We are celebrating moms and those that are like moms to us. Join us for this festive occasion. Please note you must sign up for this event as we will only be offering enough food for those on the signup list. This event is limited to the first 40 people that sign up. This event is limited to registered members of the OAC. The last day to sign up for this event will be Friday, May 3rd. No last minute reservations will be made after this date. Breakfast Club and Birthday Club Wednesday, May 15th 9:30 - 10:30 AM Auditorium Facilitator: Liz Lee Join our monthly breakfast club with NY Cares. Enjoy some bagels, pastries and coffee/tea. If you are celebrating an April birthday please reach out to register with Jose as you will get a special treat during breakfast club! Datadog Hosts Senior Snacktivities Date: May 15th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM Auditorium Facilitator: Lisa Senior Join us in promoting nutritious habits through the creation of non-cooking recipes, such as yogurt parfaits with seasonal fruits. Engage in arts and crafts activities like making stained glass window stickers and personalized seasonal hats. Come be a part of this enriching experience. We will be doing physical fitness as well such stretches, light exercises and fitness bingo. Ice Cream Social hosted by Wells Fargo Thursday, May 16th, 12:30 - 1:30pm Auditorium Facilitator: Lisa Senior Join volunteers from Wells Fargo for a sweet sundae funday. Volunteers will serve ice cream with all your favorite toppings. Sam the Piano Man Thursday, May 16, 12:30 - 1:30 PM Auditorium Thursday, June 18, 12:30 - 1:30 PM Auditorium Facilitator: Rocky Simms Join for some fun music performed by Sam the Piano Man Craft with Avian Friday May 17th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Snack Bar Facilitator: Avian Perez "Unleash your creativity and join us for an intimate craft workshop! Dive into the world of fabric collages as we explore the art of piecing together vibrant textiles to create stunning compositions. With a limited capacity of just 9 participants, you’ll have plenty of space to let your imagination soar. Reserve your spot today, but remember, if you sign up, please show up! Let’s craft together and bring your vision to life in this unique hands-on experience." Must be over 60 years of age to register. Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month Movie Feature Tuesday, May 21st from 3:30 - 5:30 PM Auditorium Facilitator: Liz Lee In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will be watching the award winning movie, The Farewell. The premise: A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Josh’s Movie Club Thursday May 23rd, 1:30 - 4:00 PM Auditorium Facilitator: Josh Castillo Join Josh for an afternoon movie and a celebration of his first full year at VISIONS at Selis Manor. It will be a festive afternoon, not to be missed! Movie: Top Gun Maverick, after thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN’s elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it. Drumming Performance Tuesday, May 28th, 1:30 - 2:30...