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 […]