Music with Monique & Stephen: Guess the Groundhog’s Beat! Presented by: SoulWorks Rhythm® Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for an experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making! Therapeutic […]

Storytelling & Art with Kathryne Presented by: Kathryne Fassbender, CDCS Join Kathryne for an inspiring storytelling session! In this virtual session, you will examine history, art, culture, and other topics […]

Trivia Time: Elvis Presley Presented by: AFA Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. You will learn about […]

Movin' to Motown Presented by: AFA’s Jackie Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual fitness class that will get you moving! You will follow simple […]

Book Club with Reading2Connect Presented by: Susan Ostrowski, MA, MS, CCC-SLP Join Susan Ostrowski from Reading2Connect for a virtual book club and reading activity! You will be given opportunities to […]

Chair Yoga with Sheryl: In this Moment Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect […]

Cooking with Melissa: Off to a Good Start - Heart-Healthy Breakfasts Presented by: Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class series! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and recall […]

Presented by: Catherine Particini, Artist-in-Residence; Richard Wimore, Director of Storytelling Join Hearts Need Art’s Catherine Particini and Richard Wimore for a virtual visual arts session: Creature Collaborations! Catherine will teach Richard a fun way to get silly and creative with friends and family using paper, scissors, and crayons or markers. Take turns drawing parts of […]

Movin' to Motown Presented by: AFA’s Jackie Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual fitness class that will get you moving! You will follow simple movements that target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Done both seated and standing, this fitness class […]

Art with Margalit Presented by: Margalit Cutler Join art educator Margalit Cutler for a winter-inspired craft! This craft creates a warm ambiance during the time of the year that doesn’t get much sun. We will create tissue paper covered jars that glow. You will cover a clear, glass jar in an abstract pattern by ripping […]

Piano Concert with Steven Presented by: Steven Carl McCasland Join Pianist and Singer Steven Carl McCasland for a virtual piano concert! This performance will feature familiar songs from George and Ira Gershwin to elicit memories and encourage reminiscence. Steven will tell you about the Gershwin brothers and the song's history between each piece. So, let's […]

Relax & Refresh: Darling Dogs Presented by: AFA Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative experience! In this virtual community class, images and soft music will guide you into a relaxing and calm state. Use this time to decompress and release anything that no longer serves you. Find a comfortable place to rest, relax, and […]

Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Love Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and leave you with feelings of safety and comfort. […]

Cooking with Melissa: Let’s Do Lunch: Lunchtime Favorites the Heart-Healthy Way Presented by: Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class series! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and […]

Love Songs Concert with The Caravan of Angels Join AFA for a Valentine’s Day themed music performance with The Caravan of Angels! The Caravan of Angels Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes theater more accessible by bringing professional singers out into the community to perform a variety of familiar Broadway and other well-known songs. […]

Rock n’ Fit Presented by: AFA’s Jackie Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact, Rock n’ Roll-themed virtual fitness class! You will follow simple movements that target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Done both seated and standing, this fitness class is set […]

Art with Marie Presented by: Marie McLaughlin Join Marie McLaughlin for a virtual art experience! This class will be a step-by- step demonstration of how to make a small sculpture called a God’s Eye. Using yarn and sticks, you will weave a simple pattern. Marie will also explain the traditional meanings behind a God’s Eye, […]

Songs to Remember with Sarah: Ferocious Females for February Presented by: Sarah Ellis Ferocious Females for February is an ode to a few of the strong, tenacious, resilient female icons written for musical theatre. Join NYC-based actor and producer Sarah Ellis as she shares songs and stories about these fascinating, multi-faceted characters, and her personal […]

Creative Arts with Marnie Presented by: Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, Yoga teacher Join Art Therapist Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, for a virtual art experience! You will create colorful and soothing scratchboard art. While creating this rainbow of color, you will have opportunities to be spontaneous and creative! Supplies: Heavyweight white paper or any […]

Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Joy Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and leave you with feelings of safety and comfort. […]

Cooking with Melissa: Snack Your Way to A Healthy Heart Presented by: Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class series! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and recall […]

Literature with Laurel - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Presented by: AFA’s Laurel Welcome to Literature with Laurel!  Laurel Gumpert, MPH, MBA, CHES, will dive deep into books she admires and relates them to public health experiences that resonate with us. In this virtual community class, we will chat about The […]

Gardening with Sallie Presented by: Sallie Stutz Join Horticultural Therapist Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening activity! You will learn all about beautiful pothos and philodendrons. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, you’ll notice that both houseplants have very similar heart-shaped leaves!  Sallie will explain the similarities and differences of these houseplants and encourage you to […]

Sing with Suzanne Presented by: Suzanne Dressler Join professional actor and singer Suzanne Dressler for a beautiful virtual music performance! In this performance, Suzanne will sing familiar tunes from the past. Feel free to sing and dance along! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Book Club with Reading2Connect Presented by: Marisa Valenti Join Marisa Valenti from Reading2Connect for a virtual book club and reading activity! You will be given the opportunity to read on your own and look at images that pair with the literature. Marisa will intersperse reading aloud and describing the illustrations, giving you time to read […]

Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Embrace Here and Now Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and leave you with feelings of […]

Music with Monique & Stephen: Mardi Gras Beats! Presented by: SoulWorks Rhythm® Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for an experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making! Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase socialization. Programs are designed to engage participants in […]

Storytelling & Art with Kathryne March 1 @ 2:30 pm Presented by: Kathryne Fassbender, CDCS Join Kathryne for an inspiring storytelling session! You will examine history, art, culture, and other topics of interest through the process of TimeSlips Storytelling and collective conversation. You will explore 3 works of art that are interconnected in some way. […]

Book Club with Reading2Connect March 4 @ 2:30pm Presented by: Marisa Valenti Join Marisa Valenti, from Reading2Connect, for a virtual book club and reading activity! You will be given opportunities to read on your own and look at images that pair with the literature. Marisa will intersperse reading aloud and describing the illustrations, giving you […]

Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Gratitude March 5 @ 2:30pm Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and leave you with feelings […]