Aimee Mishaan
Upcoming Events
November 2024
Healing Music for Parkinson’s Music is a great way to maintain and develop vocalizing abilities. Before the program, please gather a common household object to use as a small percussion instrument for creating rhythms, such as an upside down bucket with a stick; 2 wooden or metal spoons; a set of keys; beans or rice in a small plastic container or empty water bottle, or your hands for clapping! Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, & 25, 12:30 – 1:15 PM…
Dive into the origin and meaning of the Amidah prayer's blessings. Tuesday, November 19 & 26, 1:00 PM NO CHARGE RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300 ext 4300 This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
December 2024
This is a group for women who have lost their spouses. Led by Diane Catton, a noted psychotherapist. This group will meet every other week. Tuesdays, Nov. 19 + Dec 3 & 17, 10 AM Call Aimee Mishaan at (718) 954-3157 for more information. These programs are made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging.
Join us for pizza, popcorn, & movie Casablanca. Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid). Laszlo is a famed rebel, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country. Tuesday, December 3, 12 PM NO CHARGE RSVP with Ashley (718) 954-3128 or Aimee (718) 954-3157. This program is made possible in part…
Play Bingo with friends, win prizes, and enjoy an Eastern European favorite, blintzes. Monday, December 9, 2 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300 ext 4300. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
NEW DATE! Relive the experience of traveling through New York City during the early, mid, and late twentieth centuries! Explore the collection of vintage subway and elevated cars and objects from the archive that share the stories of public transportation. Lunch served at 12 noon. Wednesday, December 11 Bus departs at 1:00 PM, Returns by 5:00 PM Price: $45; Center member price: $35 Register at the front desk (718) 627-4300 with code 12799
Join us for shopping at Roosevelt Mall on Monday, December 16 Bus departs at 9 AM, Returns by 5 PM Price: $18; Center member price: $15 Register at the front desk (718) 627-4300 with code 13003
This is a group for women who have lost their spouses. Led by Diane Catton, a noted psychotherapist. This group will meet every other week. Tuesdays, Nov. 19 + Dec 3 & 17, 10 AM Call Aimee Mishaan at (718) 954-3157 for more information. These programs are made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging.
Keep healthy and fit as you age. Learn tips on how to choose the right foods to eat in order to regulate your blood sugar levels and prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Tuesday, December 17, 1 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300. ext 4300.
New Beginnings Hanukah Party! Wednesday, December 18, 6 PM At The Center A Hanukah party for widows Save the date and stay tuned for more information.
Enjoy lunch with friends and Hanukah-themed games. Thursday, December 19, 1 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300. ext 4300.
Join the Center and SBH to celebrate Hanukah with musical entertainment, lunch, dancing, raffle prizes, and giveaways. Monday, December 23, 12:30 PM At The Center Must Register in advance at the front desk with code 13008 at (718) 627-4300 ext 4300. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
Based on the classic 1954 film, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a Broadway musical extravaganza. Two army buddies enlist the help of their showbiz pals to put on a show at a picturesque Vermont inn and end up finding their perfect mates. This incredible score contains some of Berlin’s most popular tunes including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and “How Deep Is the Ocean?”. Thursday, December 26 Bus departs at 11:45 AM, Returns by 5:30 PM Price: $100; Center…
January 2025
Play Bingo with friends, win prizes, and enjoy a breakfast menu in the afternoon. Monday, January 6, 2 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300 ext 4300. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
Episode 5: A Community Grows in Brooklyn (1945 – 1965), tells the story of the community’s postwar boom in the 1950s, including the move to Ocean Parkway. Tuesday, January 7, 2 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300, ext 4300 This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging.
The Morgan Library & Museum presents a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. Join us for a walking tour to learn about her life and the instrumental role she played in building the exceptional collection of rare books and manuscripts. Wednesday, January…
Episode 6: The Jews of Syria (1930-1967) tells the dramatic story of how the Syrian Jewish community in Aleppo and Damascus (along with other Jews in Arab lands) experienced harsh treatment and violence and were forbidden to travel or emigrate following the partition of Palestine in 1947. Tuesday, January 14, 2 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300, ext 4300 This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging.
Embrace and express your creativity at a beginner’s painting class with artist, Nicole. Wednesday, January 15, 1 PM Limited capacity. MUST register in advance with Ashley at (718) 954-3128. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Ladies Night Out. Wednesday, January 15, 6 PM This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging.
Enjoy lunch and a fun stimulating activity with friends. Thursday, January 16, 1 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300, ext 4300 This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
Episode 7: The Rescue of the Jews of Syria (1970-1994) tells the story of the harsh and restrictive life of the Jews who were still trapped in Syria, the international human rights response to their plight, and how the Sephardic community in Brooklyn came together to help free them. Tuesday, January 21, 2 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300, ext 4300 This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for…
Take a guided walking tour through the Holocaust Memorial in Glen Cove, NY. Please bring a bagged lunch. Wednesday, January 22 Bus departs at 9:15 AM, Returns by 5 PM Price: $30; Center member price: $25 Register at the front desk (718) 627-4300 with code 13004
Soprano Angel Blue makes her long-awaited Met role debut as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country, one of opera’s defining roles. The staging brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi is Aida’s Egyptian rival Amneris, and tenor Piotr Beczala is the soldier Radamès—completing opera’s greatest love triangle. Wednesday, January 29 Bus departs at 12 Noon, Returns by 5 PM Price: $45; Center member price:…
Learn tips on achieving an ageless body and ageless mind. Thursday, January 30, 12:30 PM Please RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300, ext 4300. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging.
February 2025
Play Musical Bingo with friends, win prizes, and make beaded bracelets to share with loved ones. Monday, February 4, 2 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300 ext 4300. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
Join us at Empire City Casino on Wednesday, February 5 Bus departs at 9:15 AM, Returns by 4:30 PM Price: $20; Center member price: $15 Register at the front desk (718) 627-4300 with code 13074
Crafts with Ashley: DIY Bangles Tuesday, February 11, 1:30 PM Save the date and stay tuned for more information. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
New Beginnings Club for Widows Wednesday, February 12, 6 PM Save the date and stay tuned for more information. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging
Mystic Pizza is a new musical based on the 1988 rom-com that starred Julia Roberts. It tells the story of three working-class waitresses who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family in a small-town pizza joint. The infectious score features megahits of the 80s and 90s, from “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” to “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” and songs originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper, John Cougar Mellencamp, Wilson Phillips, The Bangles, Belinda Carlisle, and Bryan Adams, among…
Enjoy lunch and a fun stimulating activity with friends.. Thursday, February 20, 1 PM RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300, ext 4300. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the NYC Department for the Aging.
Enjoy lunch with friends at the Center before seeing the Juilliard Orchestra Brass concert at the Alice Tully Hall. Wednesday, February 26 Bus departs at 11:30 AM, Returns by 4:30 PM Price: $35; Center member price: $28 Register at the front desk (718) 627-4300 with code 13007