Celebrating Older Americans Month
Friday, May 24, 2013
9:00 am – 10:00 am - Registration and Coffee
10:00 am – 10:45 am – NYC DFTA Overview
The NYC Department for the Aging will present on the various programs and services they offer. Learn about the benefits you can receive.
Guest speaker: Roy Carmona, NYC DFTA
Community Coordinator
11:00 am – 11:45 am - Medicare 2013
Learn about Medigap / Medicare Supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Health Plans and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, and take this opportunity to get all your Medicare questions answered.
Guest Speaker: Eric Hausman, NYC DFTA
HIICAP Outreach Coordinator
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Eating for Wellness
Healthy eating is important for overall wellness. Healthy Neighborhoods is a City Harvest program that works with community residents in Washington Heights and Inwood to expand the availability of fruits, vegetables, and nutrition education.
Guest Speaker: Giselle Mejia, City Harvest
Healthy Neighborhoods
Assistant Manager
515 Audubon Avenue, Recreation Hall
Free Mammography Screening
Friday, June 7, 2013 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Project Renewal will be providing screenings by appointment only. Please call 1-800-564-6868 to schedule your appointment today.
Isabella House Tour
Saturday, June 8th, 2013 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Learn more about Isabella House for independent seniors 62 and over!
How to Help at the Hardest Times
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Educational Building,
515 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040
(#1 Train or, #101 Bus to 190th
Street)
This workshop explains how to help others in one of life's most trying times. You will learn how to coach others in how to be supportive after a death. There is no fee, but advance registration is required. Continental breakfast, lunch and workshop materials provided.
Please RSVP by Friday, May 31, 2013
Rev. John Redic
(212) 342-9333 or jredic@isabella.org
Bus Trip: Platzl Brauhaus - Pomona, NY
Thursday, June 20, 2013
9:00 am departure / 7:00 pm arrival
Join us for a Summer Festival. Trip includes transportation, bus raffles, swimming, BINGO, dancing, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are a must. Cost: $60.00 due by June 14th. Payment plans are available.
We will gather at 8:30 am at 515 Audubon Avenue Larson Library. Bus departs at 9:00
(Ongoing Programming on the next page)
Ongoing Programming:
Walking Works Wonders
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am - 9:00 am
This Walking Program is part of Isabella's Institute for Older Adults. The group does 30 minutes of walking and 30 minutes of aerobic workout 3 mornings a week.
Fitness Gets Personal
Mondays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This total-body senior workout program offers a combination of aerobic, flexibility and strength training in a positive and energizing environment.
For more information and to become a member contact:
(212) 342-9224 or (212) 342-9539.
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Triple Power
Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Triple Power is a combination of Brainercise, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Join Senior Group Leader Pin-Pin Su for an hour of meditation and relaxation to help bring focus to your day.
Support Group
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join support group leader Angela Menghraj for a time to speak about your concerns and receive insights on how to cope with change and everyday life issues. This group is confidential and open to all. Coffee will be provided. Please call to register.
For more information and to become a member contact:
(212) 342-9224 or (212) 342-9539.