Senior Center

Welcome to the Senior Center

The Center provides an exciting social scene for mature adults of all ages and stages. Socialize with old friends, make new ones, and stay physically, intellectually, and socially active at the crossroads of our community.

TO SEE AND REGISTER FOR OUR SUMMER DAY TRIPS, CLICK ON “EVENTS” IN THE MENU!

Our activity calendar is chock full of cultural and social events. Join discussion groups and sit in on educational seminars. Take off on day trips and enjoy cultural celebrations. Or jump into exercise, dance, and yoga classes. Our members also have access to the Center’s sparkling pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a dedicated older-adults lounge.

Transportation to and from the Center is available for seniors and people with disabilities.

Senior Adult Lounge is OPEN!

Monday–Thursday, 12:30 to 4 PM

Bring your cards, games, MahJong tiles, and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Senior Adult Lounge is open to senior adult members.

This Week’s Schedule:

For additional Community Service events and other events, view our Main Calendar.

 

MONDAY

Chair Yoga with Michelle (In Person)
Monday, September 23rd, 8:50 AM

At the Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Light Cardio & Pilates with Mandi (In Person)
Monday, September 23rd, 10 AM

At the Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Israeli Dance with Ora (In Person)
Monday, September 23rd, 11 AM

At the Center: Auditorium

 

Women’s Aqua Aerobics (In Person)
Monday, September 23rd, 11:30 AM

At the Center: Pool

 

Beginner’s Hebrew (In Person)
Monday, September 23rd, 1:40 PM

Join Frida every Monday to learn the foundation of the Hebrew Language and improve your communication skills.
Please RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300, ext 4300.

 

Bingo & Baked Potatoes (In Person)
Monday, September 23rd, 2 PM

Come play Bingo with your friends and enjoy an oven-roasted baked potato with your favorite toppings.
Please RSVP with Ashley or Aimee at (718) 627-4300, ext 4300.

 

TUESDAY

Zumba with Michelle (In Person)
Tuesday, September 24th, 8:20 AM

At the Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Chair Movements w/ Rhythm of Breaths with Hava (In Person)
Tuesday, September 24th, 9:15 AM

At the Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Light Conditioning with Mike (In Person)
Tuesday, September 24th, 10:30 AM

At the Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Rock Steady Boxing (In Person)
Tuesday, September 24th, 11 AM

For Men and Women with Parkinson’s Disease. Please contact Aldo Oranvil at (718) 258-3300 or Aldo[at]evolveny.com before attending your first class.
At the Center: Room 206

 

Rock Steady Boxing (On Zoom)
Tuesday, September 24th, 12:30 PM

For Men and Women with Parkinson’s Disease. Please contact Aldo Oranvil at (718) 258-3300 or Aldo[at]evolveny.com before attending your first class.
Zoom code 83366006163
Password 622606

 

Anatomy of Breathing (In Person)
Tuesday, September 24th, 1:30 PM

Join Diana Treglia in an educational workshop, where we will explore some basic anatomy and use visual imagery to learn how to use our respiratory system in order to get the most out of chair yoga.
RSVP with Aimee or Ashley at (718) 627-4300 ext 4300

 

WEDNESDAY

Shakin It Old School with Jodi & Levi (In Person)
Wednesday, September 25th, 9 – 9:50 AM

At The Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Apple picking at Lee Turkey Farms Rescheduled (In Person)
Wednesday, September 25th, 9:30 AM

Join us for a 50-minute walking tour where we will learn about the farm’s history, fruits, vegetables, turkeys, & honeybees. Each person will harvest their own bag of assorted fruits & veggies to take home. Please bring a bagged lunch.
-SOLD OUT!- Please reach out to the front desk to be added to the waitlist.

 

Floor Yoga with Marissa (In Person)
Wednesday, September 25th, 10 AM

At The Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Boot Camp with Mike (In Person)
Wednesday, September 25th, 11 AM – 12:00 PM

At The Center: Room 205

 

Women’s Aqua Aerobics (In Person Only)
Wednesday, September 25th, 12 – 12:45 PM

At the Center: Pool

 

Tai Chi: Arthritis with Ann (In Person)
Wednesday, September 25th, 2 – 2:50 PM

At The Center: Room 203

 

THURSDAY

Chair Movements w/ Rhythm of Breaths with Hava (In Person)
Thursday, September 26th, 9 – 10 AM

At the Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Drum Exercise with Levi (In Person)
Thursday, September 26th, 10 – 11 AM

A fun and easy to learn class that mixes drums and low intensity exercises to build muscle and burn calories.
At The Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Music & Stretch with Levi (In Person)
Thursday, September 26th, 11 AM

At The Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Rock Steading Boxing (Zoom)
Thursday, September 26th, 11:30 AM

For Men and Women with Parkinson’s Disease
Zoom Code: 83366006163
Password: 622606
Click here to launch Zoom

 

FRIDAY

Light Cardio & Pilates with Mandi (In Person)
Friday, September 27th, 9 AM

At The Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Keep Groovin’ with Jodi (In Person)
Friday, September 27th, 10 AM

At The Center: Senior Adult Lounge

 

Busy Boomers (In Person)
Friday, September 27th, 11 AM

Join us for a men’s only Drum Exercise class with Levi and meet other active senior men. Refreshments served after class.
Please RSVP with Aimee Mishaan at (718) 954-3157.

Senior Membership

Join our Senior Center and gain access to so many different activities, events, and resources. Our Senior Membership includes:

•Access to the Senior Adult Lounge where you can socialize with old friends, make new ones, and play  cards, Mahjong, backgammon, or chess

15 Senior Exercise Classes each week

Discussion groups, film showings, and seminars on health related topics

Special member discounts for day trips and overnight excursions

Birthday parties and holiday celebrations

•Attend classes such as Light Cardio & Pilates, Chair Yoga, Gentle Floor Yoga, Drum Exercise, Israeli Dance, Zumba, Chair Exercises, Conditioning, Boot Camp, and Women’s Water Aerobics.

Watch for flyers with details and schedule.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Annual Membership:
Individual: $24/month
Couple: $43/month

• You must be 65 years or older.

• Provide proof of age and a written doctor’s note stating your ability and/or restriction to exercise, swim, travel, and participate in Center activities.

To use the swimming pool, there is a one-time only Building Fund required:
Individual: $800
Couple: $1,600

Transportation

As available, the Center’s handicapped accessible mini-bus may pick up older adults to bring them to and from Center programs and their homes. Our route is between Foster Ave and Ave Z, and between McDonald Ave and Ocean Ave.

Please click below to fill out the bus application.

Application & Use of Bus Rules

For schedule information and to make a reservation on a first-come -frst-serve basis, please call in advance: 718-627-4300.

 

Ari Musoev

Bus Driver

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Senior Lounge

Our Senior Adult Lounge is located on the first floor and is a place where our Senior Adults can socialize, relax, and play games.

We have  card games, Mahjong, backgammon, and chess available for use.

Master Artisans

Our Master Artisans program is focused on being creative, getting hands-on, and learning something new.

We explore different creative outlets such as painting, drawing, baking and more. You do not need to have any previous knowledge or skills for these classes. Classes are structured in order to be engaging and fun for all experience levels.

For more information, contact Ashley Rosen: 718-954-3128

Community Service Programs: Social Groups

Our Community Services department offers special clubs for Seniors to socialize, spend time together, and create friendships. We are currently running the following social clubs:

Men’s Club
Brain Works
The Merry Women Widows Support Group
New Beginnings for Widows

Click here to visit the Community Services: Social Clubs page to learn more!

Event Cancellation Policy

Participants may cancel their registration without penalty up until seven (7) days prior to the event or trip. Cancellations received less than seven (7) days before an event or trip will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations received the day before, the day of, or after an event or trip will not be eligible for a refund or credit.

Contact

For more information, about our Senior Center, contact Ashley Rosen at 718-954-3128 or Aimee Mishaan at 718-954-3157.

Ashley Rosen

Senior Center Co-director

Growing up, Ashley’s grandparents were very much a part of her daily life, even until their last days at the ages of 94 and 95 years old. In fact, she…

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Aimee Mishaan

Senior Center Co-director

Before coming to the Senior Adult Department Aimee was the Director of Early Childhood Administration. “My passion for children is endless and to see them every day and watch them…

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Events

Getting to Know the Amidah Prayer

Tue, Nov 26, 2024

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pizza, Popcorn, & Movie

Tue, Dec 03, 2024

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Trip: Whitney Museum

Wed, Dec 04, 2024

12:15pm - 4:00pm

Bingo & Blintzes

Mon, Dec 09, 2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Transit Museum & Lunch

Wed, Dec 11, 2024

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Trip: Shopping at Roosevelt Mall

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

9:00am - 5:00pm

Regulating Blood Sugar Levels

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Men’s Club

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Senior Hanukah Celebration

Mon, Dec 23, 2024

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Trip: White Christmas at the Paper Mill Playhouse

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

11:45am - 5:30pm

Bingo & Breakfast

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Movie Matinee: Syrian Jewish Community

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Trip: The Morgan Library Tour

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

10:50am - 3:30pm

Movie Matinee: Syrian Jewish Community

Tue, Jan 14, 2025

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Painting with Nicole

Wed, Jan 15, 2025

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ladies Night Out

Wed, Jan 15, 2025

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Men’s Club

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Radio Bingo & Beads

Tue, Feb 04, 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Staff

Ari Musoev

Bus Driver

Ashley Rosen

Senior Center Co-director

Aimee Mishaan

Senior Center Co-director

MONDAY

8:50–9:50 AM: Chair Yoga with Michelle (Senior Adult Lounge)

10–10:55 AM: Light Cardio and Pilates with Mandi (Senior Adult Lounge)

11 AM–12 PM: Israeli Dance with Ora (Auditorium)

11:30 AM–12:15 PM: Women’s Aqua aerobics (Pool)

 

TUESDAY

8:20–9:10 AM: Zumba with Michelle (Senior Adult Lounge)

9:15–10:15 AM: Chair Movements with Rhythm of Breaths with Hava (Senior Adult Lounge)

10:30 AM–11:30 AM: Light Conditioning with Mike (Senior Adult Lounge)

 

WEDNESDAY

9–9:50 PM: Dance with Levi & Jodi (Senior Adult Lounge)

10–10:45 AM: Floor Yoga with Marissa (Senior Adult Lounge)

11 AM–12 PM: Boot Camp with Mike (Room 205)

12–12:45 PM: Women’s Aqua Aerobics (Pool)

2–2:50 PM: Tai Chi – Arthritis with Ann (Room 203)

 

THURSDAY

9–10 AM: Chair Movements with Rhythm of Breaths with Hava (Senior Adult Lounge)

10 AM–11 AM: Drum Exercise with Levi (Senior Adult Lounge)

11 AM–12 PM: Music and stretch with Levi (Senior Adult Lounge)

 

FRIDAY

9–10 AM: Light Cardio and Pilates with Mandi (Senior Adult Lounge)

10–11 AM: Keep Groovin’ with Jodi (Senior Adult Lounge)