Orpheus Reflections: Musical Concert
AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United StatesPerformances of classical works are interspersed with familiar generational favorites, sparking a range of reactions, from singing and dancing to smiles. Following the performance, musicians from Orpheus also take time to speak with attendees and answer questions. Music can bring emotional and physical closeness, help to ease stress, and encourage positive interactions. Click here to […]
Movie Matinee: Miracle on 34th Street
AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin AFA as we view the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street. In this film, an man going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for a Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain's main store […]
Care Connection Community Class: An Afternoon of Therapy Dogs
AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the Good Dog Foundation for an hour of interacting with therapy dogs to de-stress, reminisce, and increase feelings of happiness. Click here to register
Care Connection Community Class: Dramatic Improv
AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Kate Bell, writer, theatre maker, singer/songwriter, and teaching artist, for an afternoon of drama improv and creative play using props, costumes, and music. Learn how dramatic improvisation can be used […]
Care Connection Community Class: Chair Yoga
AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin AFA and Tonya Sisco for an afternoon of yoga, movement, and breathing practice. Gain a greater sense of ease and calm in the body, mind, and breath, and increase […]
The Teal Room Memory Cafe’ at Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 211 E 79th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOnline registration for this date is now closed, but you can still attend by registering at the door on January 17th (program will be held on the 17th floor).
Care Connection Community Class: Creative Arts with Margalit
AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Margalit Cutler for a creative arts class. In this class, we will create tissue paper collages that resemble stained glass windows and depict Winter memories. These collages brighten up the […]
Care Connection Community Class: An Afternoon of Jazz
AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin New York Youth Symphony saxophonist Anthony Ferrara and his jazz band as they play popular songs from the 40s and 50s. Click here to register