Wellness and Art Classes for Older Adults in NYC
Our Older Adults Centers offer a combination of virtual and in-person classes. All classes are free. Call or send an email to sign-up!
Sponsored by the NYC Department for the Aging.
Programs are subject to change.
Strength and Stability with Demetra
Monday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT | In-Person at the Lunch Club & Online
Meeting ID: 995 6622 3651
Password: community
Focus on balance and finding stability through different movements that we do each and every day as we complete daily essential tasks. Keeping up your strength and stamina to tackle those chores while staying safe is more important now than ever before.
Ballroom Dance with James
Monday 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM EDT | In-Person at the Lunch Club & Online
Meeting ID: 917 4880 2357
Password: community
Vitality and Balance with Demetra
Monday 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT | In-Person at Lillian Wald & Online
Meeting ID: 520 008 2432
Password: 297468
Life Story Exercises in Russian with Bella
Monday 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM EDT | Online Only
Our Social Worker Bella leads this class and invites you to get together with your Russian-speaking friends to share memories and reminisce about your childhood, your family, old friends and anything else that holds a special place in your heart.
Meeting ID: 977 5491 2505
Password: community
Meditation with Leorna
Tuesday 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM EDT | Online Only
Meeting ID: 520 008 2432
Password: 297468
Meditation with Nobue
Tuesday 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM EDT | Online Only
There is no wrong way to practice meditation. All you need is a quiet space and a little time. This class will include body relaxation, breathing exercises, and guided meditation.
Meeting ID: 972 9697 9679
Password: community
Better Body with Roger
Tuesday 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM EDT | In-Person at the Lunch Club & Online
Join us for a fun movement class. Roger will be using his excellent playlist to soothingly warm you up and then engage you in a lively exercise class with fun and easy moves to help you feel healthy and young at heart.
Meeting ID: 924 0097 6787
Password: community
Tai Chi For Arthritis with Ken
Wednesday 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM EDT | Online Only
Tai Chi is a form of exercise that began as a Chinese tradition. It’s based in martial arts and involves slow movements and deep breaths. It has many physical and emotional benefits, like decreased anxiety and depression, and improvements in cognition.
Tai Chi for Arthritis helps people with arthritis to improve flexibility, reduce pain and stiffness, and gain more mobility. It improves balance, both mentally and physically, thus significantly reducing the rate of falls of older adults.
Additional benefits include greater relaxation, vitality, better posture, and increased muscular coordination. It may also help you manage symptoms of some chronic diseases, such as fibromyalgia or COPD.
Meeting ID: 982 9702 1137
Password: community
Weight and Balance with Rob
Wednesday 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM EDT | In-Person at the Lunch Club & Online
Meeting ID: 944 9387 8810
Password: community
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT | In-Person at Lillian Wald & Online
Meeting ID: 520 008 2432
Password: 297468
Rob is a trainer with a genuine interest and understanding of the value of exercise for older adults. Physical activity helps to avoid falls, enhances recovery from illness, and prevents depression. Enjoy fun exercises using a chair and weights (or whatever you have at home) to familiar tunes!
Computer Technology with Tehila
Wednesday 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT | In-Person at the Lunch Club & Online
Meeting ID: 944 9387 8810
Password: community
Zumba Gold with Jose
Thursday 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM EDT | In-Person at the Lunch Club & Online
https://zoom.us/j/95654654317
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love, at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination.
Meeting ID: 956 5465 4317
Password: community
Dancercise and Toning with FOAT
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT | In-Person at Lillian Wald & Online
Meeting ID: 520 008 2432
Password: 297468
Art with Jodie
Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT | In-Person at the Lunch Club & Online
In this class, all you will need is paper and a drawing utensil. If you have other art materials, you are free to bring them. The class will begin with getting to know each other, and a few basics on drawing. Then Jodie will dive into lessons on creativity and how to make fun drawings that express your ideas, who you are, or what you would like to accomplish. Classes will have live demos, slide shows, group critiques as well as one on one guidance and discussions.
Meeting ID: 976 1640 1648
Password: community
Chair Yoga with Maggie
Friday 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM EDT | In-Person at the Lunch Club & Online
https://zoom.us/j/99397599222
This chair yoga class will incorporate movement of the body with breath work, great for de-stressing during this time. Lorna will give verbal adjustments for students who have particular problem areas in their bodies.
Meeting ID: 993 9759 9222
Password: community