Art Appreciation with Arts & Minds

Take time to experience art with other community members. Join AFA and Arts & Minds for an engaging experience. Visual arts activate the senses, stimulate the brain, and enliven the imagination. In this session, we will view and discuss a work of art from an NYC museum collection. After, you will have opportunities to express yourself through your own artwork.

Join us at AFA’s Teal Room for an afternoon of smooth, soul-soothing jazz with The Anthony Ferrara Trio. Let their timeless melodies and familiar tunes transport you to a world of relaxation and elegance.

The Teal Room is excited to present an in-person Forever young experience. This is a social wellness program designed to bring joy, connection and vitality to seniors. Inspired by founder Yoo-Sun’s personal journey, Forever young combines interactive conversations, physical exercises, and music- guided meditation to promote mental and physical well-being. Participants will engage in meaningful conversations, enjoy movement activities tailored for all abilities, and relax with music-guided meditation.

Join Recreational therapist Jodie Berman, MS, CTRS, CMDCP, for an afternoon of fun and games. Experience a variety of sights, songs, tastes, textures and scents in this fun and interactive game, inspired by the popular show Jeopardy. Players will be encouraged to participate in a variety of ways where they can play to win or just have fun. Join us for an hour of engagement that stimulates all five senses in a social and supportive environment. Upon registration, please contact AFA if you have any questions regarding food allergies and/or restrictions.

TBD

Virtual Connect2Cafe: Pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea and join us in a warm, welcoming space—right from the comfort of your home! Connect2Cafe is a virtual gathering for people with dementia and their 'family partners' to foster social connection with others in our CaringKind Community. Each month, we’ll share updates on upcoming programs and events at CaringKind and take a moment to connect together.

To Register call Richelle Matarazzo, (646)744-2965, or email rmatarazzo@cknyc.org

When the tiny nation of Freedonia goes bankrupt, its wealthy benefactor insists the wacky Rufus T. Firefly become the country’s president. Sensing a weakness in leadership, the bordering nation of Sylvania sends in spies to set the stage for a revolution. As Firefly clashes with the Sylvanian ambassador, plenty of mayhem ensues! Join us for this movie!

Join Boshko Boskovic, Reiki & Sound Healing Practitioner, CDP, for a Movement & Sound Healing class combining gentle movement and soothing sound vibrations of instruments to stimulate brain func9on and promote relaxation. This unique experience improves body circulation and fosters emotional well-being through the harmonious blend of physical activity and healing frequencies. Discover how mindful movement and sound meditation can create a sense of calm, connection, and cognitive support in a nurturing environment. No prior meditation or sound making experience needed.

Join us on Zoom and at CaringKind as the Museum at Eldridge guides us through the Lower East Side 100 years ago, when the smell of pickles ruled the streets, and the sound of children playing was heard everywhere.

Plus enjoy a special viewing of the Museum’s exhibit, Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood, showcasing the area's evolution over the past century!

To Register and Join us virtually from Zoom: click here

To Register and Join us in Person at CaringKind: click here

Join The Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation in the AFA Teal Room for an interactive session featuring classic dance performance and movement. Inspired by nature, mythology, and the organic movements of the body, The Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation will perform a selection of classic Isadora repertory and guide the audience through short bursts of holistic, creative movement sessions. No prior dance experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Creative Movement is a fun, movement-based class where participants are encouraged to exercise their mind and body in a supportive group atmosphere. Each 45-60-minute program is inspired by the individual participants’ interests and passions, while exploring themed classes that promote reminiscence and positive emotions. This interactive program is designed to enhance creative expression, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation by offering a variety of music, movement-inspired activities, and adaptive materials that activate our senses and keep us smiling.

​Join dance artists Magda Kaczmarska and Hilary Brown-Istrefi for this evening of dance, music and celebration commemorating 7 months of co-creative connection with New York Memory Center community members. 

 No prior dance experience needed

Activities are modified to support all abilities

 Through the Stories in the Moment: Building Connection project we join together through co-creative dance and storytelling to establish new connections, tease away stigma, cultivate a sense of trust, dignity, confidence and purpose, and support growth of dementia inclusive spaces.

​DanceStream Projects has a mission to spark brain health and build creative community through dance and movement. Stories in the Moment: Building Connection is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature

Connect2Baseball at CaringKind - Reminisce and discuss baseball
Monthly meetings in person at CaringKind.
For people with memory loss and their family members or Care Partners.

To Register call Dante Tipiani at
(646)744- 2921 or email dtipiani@cknyc.org

Virtual Connect2Baseball - Reminisce and discuss baseball. Monthly meetings on Zoom.
For people with memory loss and their family members or care partners.

To Register call Dante Tipiani at
(646)744- 2921 or email dtipiani@cknyc.org

Join Boshko Boskovic, Reiki & Sound Healing Practitioner, CDP, for a Movement & Sound Healing class combining gentle movement and soothing sound vibrations of instruments to stimulate brain func9on and promote relaxation. This unique experience improves body circulation and fosters emotional well-being through the harmonious blend of physical activity and healing frequencies. Discover how mindful movement and sound meditation can create a sense of calm, connection, and cognitive support in a nurturing environment. No prior meditation or sound making experience needed.

Join us at AFA’s Teal Room for an afternoon of smooth, soul-soothing jazz with The Anthony Ferrara Trio. Let their timeless melodies and familiar tunes transport you to a world of relaxation and elegance.

Creative Arts: Visual music is a music-inspired art workshop where participants will experience how we visually, creatively, and emotionally respond to different genres of music using a variety of fine art mediums

The Teal Room is excited to present an in-person Forever young experience. This is a social wellness program designed to bring joy, connection and vitality to seniors. Inspired by founder Yoo-Sun’s personal journey, Forever young combines interactive conversations, physical exercises, and music- guided meditation to promote mental and physical well-being. Participants will engage in meaningful conversations, enjoy movement activities tailored for all abilities, and relax with music-guided meditation.

Join us at AFA’s Teal Room for an afternoon of smooth, soul-soothing jazz with The Anthony Ferrara Trio. Let their timeless melodies and familiar tunes transport you to a world of relaxation and elegance.

An afternoon with the Therapy Dog

AFA, in collaboration with The Good Dog Foundation, will offer an hour-long dog therapy session that will fill your soul as they comfort you in AFA’s Education and Resource Center. Join us to spend time with some furry friends!

Virtual Connect2Cafe: Pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea and join us in a warm, welcoming space—right from the comfort of your home! Connect2Cafe is a virtual gathering for people with dementia and their 'family partners' to foster social connection with others in our CaringKind Community. Each month, we’ll share updates on upcoming programs and events at CaringKind and take a moment to connect together.

To Register call Richelle Matarazzo, (646)744-2965, or email rmatarazzo@cknyc.org

Art Appreciation with Arts & Minds

Take time to experience art with other community members. Join AFA and Arts & Minds for an engaging experience. Visual arts activate the senses, stimulate the brain, and enliven the imagination. In this session, we will view and discuss a work of art from an NYC museum collection. After, you will have opportunities to express yourself through your own artwork.