MORNING HEALTH CHAT - Fats & Cholesterol with St. Francis nursing students
9:00 am - 10:00 am At the time of the class, follow this link to sign in. Otherwise call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 710 132 0879
Bring your breakfast and join the nurses for an informative early morning chat. Today's topic: Keep Up the Fight Against Cholesterol! What are good fats, bad fats, good numbers, not so good numbers? Learn the answers at this interesting presentation.
CHAIR YOGA with Jennifer Gibson
9:30 am - 10:00 am At the time of the class, follow this link to sign in. Otherwise call: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 347 123 4321
We will explore breath and movement and work on yoga poses during this gentle chair yoga class and cultivate calm in the mind and ease in the body. Come prepared with a folding chair (or other firm seated chair) placed on a nonslip surface like a yoga mat. Jennifer has been a Yoga Instructor since 2005, specializing in Chair Yoga for seniors since 2011.
YOGA MEDITATION with Jennifer Gibson
10:00 am - 10:30 am At the time of the class, follow this link to sign in. Otherwise call: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 347 123 4321
Explore movement and meditation during this gentle yoga and meditation class. Come prepared with a folding chair (or other firm seated chair) placed on a nonslip surface like a yoga mat. We will build a lovely space in our hearts, minds, and homes for the multifaceted practice of yoga and end with a guided deep relaxation.
AGE OF RESILIENCE with Lily Moldan
10:00 am - 11:00 am At the time of the class, follow this link to sign in. Otherwise call: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 449 630 8335
COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives. Talking through feelings about the pandemic, coping mechanisms, and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships are all modes of resilience to get us through these hard times. Social work student Lily Moldan will facilitate the discussion.
GET SMARTER THAN YOUR SMARTPHONE with David Dring 11:00 am - 12:00 pm At the time of the class, follow this link to Sign-In. Otherwise call 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 323 408 8507
Feel more confident in using your smartphone. Join tech expert David Dring as he answers your questions and presents an informative, well-paced, no-jargon training on the apps most likely to improve the quality of your life and some cool as well as practical things you can try with your phone.
IMPROV FOR SENIORS
with Julie Ross (apologies for technical difficulties last week) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm At the time of the class, follow this link to sign in. Otherwise call 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 347 123 4321
Brighten your spirits and meet new people! Improv for Seniors is a new class where members actively create humor without preparation and have fun in a relaxed and accepting environment. Using exercises, games and skits, this class provides an introduction to skills that help improve communication and memory, while bringing out the playful side of yourself. Julie Ross is a a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and adjunct faculty member at the Silberman School of Social Work and a new staff member at Bay Ridge Center. "I’m looking forward to meeting you virtually now online and eventually in-person in the future."
TECH HOW-TOs with David Dring 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm At the time of the class, follow this link to Sign-In. Otherwise call 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 323 408 8507
These trainings are for savvy seniors looking to ride the digital wave in style. Join tech expert David Dring as he answers your questions and presents an informative, well-paced, no-jargon training covering such topics as Online Protection; Online searching: Voice Recognition: Alexa, Google or Siri; Smart Homes; and whatever you want to know.
BOOKS ON THE RIDGE - Anxious People with Gail Karpf 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At the time of the class, follow this link to Sign-In. Otherwise call 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 718 333 5782
November book: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. We look forward to a meaningful discussion. Books on the Ridge meets monthly and is facilitated by Gail Karpf, a retired English teacher and voracious reader. All are welcome!
EMERGING ARTISTS, DRAWING...Pour les nouveaux artistes
with Andrew Tivon Orenstein 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm At the time of the class, follow this link to sign in. Or by telephone, dial 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 347 123 4321
This very hands-on, skill development class will help you learn a variety of techniques to get you going as a sketcher. During this four-part series you’ll grow from drawing your favorite household items to your partner in the class. The class will culminate in an online gallery showing of each members’ favorite artwork.
WHAT'S DRIVING YOU CRAZY? with Margaret Rau 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm At the time of the class, follow this link to Sign-In. Otherwise call 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 347 123 4321
This class is for you and by you and still evolving. Come and help us decide a new name and bring a resource (newspaper, magazine, Internet site) that has helped during the pandemic. We may discuss the Washington Post 7 day newsletter series designed to help you remember - and recover.
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