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AFA Teal Room: Serenade Sunday with Sarah

Serenade Sunday with Sarah Sunday, March 13 @ 2:30pm Presented by: Sarah Ellis Join NYC-based actor and producer Sarah Ellis as she shares songs and stories every week for Serenade […]

At the AFA Teal Room: Music with Hearts Need Art

Music with Hearts Need Art Presented by: Hearts Need Art’s Musicians-in-Residence Jaime Varela, Tracy Cowden, Jeff Woods, Marisa Castro Join Hearts Need Art’s Musicians-in-Residence for an inspiring and enriching music performance. You will hear a wide variety of genres that everyone will enjoy! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sweet sounds of music! This event […]

At the AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl:

Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Change 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. […]

AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa

Cooking with Melissa: Favorites of Ireland (Part 1) 2:30 PM Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class! 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 memories. In this class, we will discuss the history of […]

AFA Teal Room: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels

Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels 2:30 pm ET Join AFA for a Broadway 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 into the community to perform a variety of familiar Broadway and other well-known songs. Let’s […]

AFA Teal Room: Disco-Funk Fitness

Disco-Funk Fitness 2:30 PM EST Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact chair fitness class to energize your day! Driven by the up-lifting beats of funk and disco music, this class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Fitness props will be […]

LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Can Psychological Trauma Increase the Risk of Dementia?

Studies not only focus on finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but also the risk factors as a proactive approach. If we can better understand these factors, then there may be approaches to develop that can reduce dementia cases. This LIVE interactive webinar workshop explores recent studies that have discovered the impact of trauma on […]

AFA Teal Room: Serenade with Sarah

Serenade with Sarah: 60's & 70's Classics 2:30 PM EST Join NYC-based actor and producer Sarah Ellis as she shares songs and stories for Serenade Sunday! In this 4-week series, Sarah will sing popular and more obscure selections from stage and screen, and share anecdotal commentary. Singing along is wholeheartedly encouraged! This week's theme: 60's […]

AFA Teal Room: The New York Studio of Irish Step Dance Performance

The New York Studio of Irish Step Dance Performance 2:30 PM EST Join us for a breathtaking virtual performance by The New York Studio of Irish step dance! The professional dance company is comprised of accomplished champion dancers who have performed at numerous venues. Let’s get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and enjoy some […]

AFA Fireside Chat: Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Episode 1: Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses don’t just impact memory—they often cause behavioral and psychological changes for individuals living with them as well. This episode will discuss common neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia-related illnesses, how prevalent they are, and ways to manage them.   Guest: Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD Director, Chambers-Grundy Center […]