Join Hearts Need Art’s Artist in Residence, Hannah, for a simple, but satisfying virtual art session! You don’t need fancy art supplies to create!  Hannah teaches you how to mix colors and paint a tree and flowers using Q-tips instead of brushes. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is! Supplies: Paper Q-tips Watercolors Paper […]

Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual fitness class that will get you moving! In this virtual fitness class, you will follow along 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 […]

Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a music experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making experience! Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase socialization. Our programs are designed to engage participants in their creativity, foster physical activity through arm movement, foot […]

Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it from new perspectives. Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Lets get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! This class will focus on Healthy Summer Salads using healthy ingredients. I will discuss how these salads can work as a side dish…or stand alone as a meal because of the ingredients used. Summer is still sizzling and these salads […]

Moving with Balance – Week 6 – Let’s move with… Move with Move With Balance®! Giving Back’s program, Move With Balance® mission is to prevent injuries from falls and enhance cognitive functions for all older adults. During this 10-week fitness series, you will improve physical strength, postural balance, cognitive skills, and mental acuity in every virtual […]

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. This week’s focus is Live in the Now. This event will […]

Creating Found Object Art in 2D: During this virtual community class series, Marnie will guide you through an art experiential process which promotes creativity, spontaneity and being mindful and in the moment. You will be invited to trace one or more everyday found objects with oil pastels on paper multiple times, and then watercolor paint […]

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 used to encourage stamina and […]

Join Susan Ostrowski, from Reading2Connect for a virtual book club and reading activity! During this virtual reading activity, you will be given opportunities to read on your own and to look at images that pair with the literature. Susan will intersperse reading aloud, giving you time to read along, and describe the illustrations, giving participants […]

Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! For today’s virtual class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up your voice and let’s start singing some amazing music! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Join Kathryne Fassbender, CDCS, for an inspiring Storytelling session! In this virtual 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 or another. You will create a story for one […]

Moving with Balance – Week 7 – Let’s move with… Move with Move With Balance®! Giving Back’s program, Move With Balance® mission is to prevent injuries from falls and enhance cognitive functions for all older adults. During this 10-week fitness series, you will improve physical strength, postural balance, cognitive skills, and mental acuity in every virtual […]

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. This week’s focus is Smile. This event will take place at […]

Join Drew Laney, MT-BC, for a fun-filled virtual ukulele sing-along. This sing-along will include a variety of familiar tunes that will get you moving and singing along! Please download to view the Points & Trivia Guide Sheet. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programing, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact chair fitness class! This class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on a range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Wear comfortable/loose fitted clothing, and sneakers and join us for a fun fitness class! No prior fitness experience required. […]

Join AFA for a broadway and golden oldies music performance! 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 well-known songs. Let’s unwind with some music, while enjoying some reminiscence and fun! This event […]

Connecting with Earth - Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative themed experience! In this Virtual Community class, relaxing 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. This week's theme is Connecting with Earth. Find a comfortable place […]

Join former Broadway performer, Maya Goldman, in this virtual music performance! Maya will sing familiar songs from the past, play piano, ukulele, and guitar in this memorable virtual performance. All are welcome to sing along, move to the music, and enjoy listening while reminiscing. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Moving with Balance – Week 8 – Let’s move with… Move with Move With Balance®! Giving Back’s program, Move With Balance® mission is to prevent injuries from falls and enhance cognitive functions for all older adults. During this 10-week fitness series, you will improve physical strength, postural balance, cognitive skills, and mental acuity in every virtual […]

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. This week’s focus is Inner Child Ignites. This event will take […]

Natural Painting: Join artist Marie McLaughlin for a virtual art experience! In this virtual art session, you will paint nature from life and discover your intention in relationship to your object. Being in observance of nature is shown to relieve stress and is a practice in mindfulness. Let’s connect to nature and create some art! […]

Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact, Rock n’ Roll themed virtual fitness class! In this virtual fitness class, you will follow along 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 […]

Join a few of the magnificent musicians from Orpheus for a virtual performance! Orpheus Reflections brings the healing power of music to you in the comfort of your home. Relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of music. https://orpheusnyc.org/education-community/reflections https://www.facebook.com/OrpheusNYC/ https://www.instagram.com/orpheuschamberorchestra This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this Virtual Community Class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up that voice and let’s sing to some amazing music! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.

Join Horticultural Therapist Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening activity. In this Virtual Community Class, you will learn how to collect, examine and press flowers, leaves, and other plants! You will also explore and examine specimens and learn about their history. Sallie will demonstrate the pressing process and proper storage. Let’s learn something new and […]

Moving with Balance – Week 9 – Let’s move with… Move with Move With Balance®! Giving Back’s program, Move With Balance® mission is to prevent injuries from falls and enhance cognitive functions for all older adults. During this 10-week fitness series, you will improve physical strength, postural balance, cognitive skills, and mental acuity in every virtual […]

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. This week’s focus is “Gratitude.” This event will take place at […]

Music has this uncanny ability to bring back memories. There is something about the catchiness of a melody that can truly stay within our soul. In this virtual Jazz performance, Anthony Ferrara will perform a variety of familiar songs to enjoy from the comfort of home. Enjoy this relaxing virtual performance by one of AFA’s […]

Ocean Joy - Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative themed experience! In this Virtual Community class, relaxing 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. This week's theme is Ocean Joy. Find a comfortable place to rest […]