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Senior Services
NCJW New York Section addresses the social, intellectual and creative needs of people
55+ at Council Senior Center (CSC), 241 West 72nd Street.
CSC fosters community, strength, and creativity. People join CSC to learn, create, express
ideas, meet people and enjoy a warm, inviting ambiance. CSC offers:
- The Art Department: classes in acrylic, ceramics, life drawing, stained glass, sculpture, watercolor, and weaving; art exhibits and art sales open to the public throughout the year.
- Instructional Classes and Workshop Series: creative writing; current events discussion groups; Health and Wellness series; art, literature, history, short story, Jewish studies and opera discussion; Mind Aerobics; Book of the Month Club.
- Computer Classes: beginner to Internet
- Exercise classes: Body Fitness, Dancercise, T'ai Chi, Yoga
- Trips, Walks and Excursions: opportunities to explore NYC and environs, near and far
- Performances: concerts, poetry and literature readings
- Singing and Using Your Voice: CSC Chorus, Basic Voice Training class
- Movies: old, new, documentary, travel
- Parties: celebrate holidays, birthdays, special occasions
- The Restaurant Club: eat together in a local or new place once a month.
- The Box Office: tickets to plays, dance, opera.
- Social Service: information and referral to a wide variety of community agencies
- Support and Connection Groups: Alzheimer's and Parkinson Family Caregivers; The Art of Living Alone; Moving On
- Bridge: beginner classes, and, for experienced players, social and party bridge
- Scrabble: for advanced beginners and beyond
- The CSC Café: open Monday through Friday from 11:30 - 1 p.m. for lunch and conversation
- The LINC Program for People with Memory Impairment: LINC participants meet every Friday for a 3 hour program of social activities and a meal. The LINC group also takes part in regular CSC offerings like concerts, parties, movies and more.
CSC offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. CSC volunteers create an atmosphere where everyone has a
voice and a place to feel at home. Volunteers teach classes, sit on committees, entertain, and even serve
meals at special occasions.
Come to CSC, where you are our most important asset!
For information about joining CSC or participating in the LINC program, call (212) 799-7205.
To volunteer, JOIN US...
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