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Foundation of America

Orpheus Reflections: Musical Concert

AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Performances 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 […]

Care Connection Community Class: Creative Arts with Margalit

AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join 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 States

  Join 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