Senior Resource Fair Agenda

2:00 p.m.:

2:05 p.m.-
2:45 p.m.:

2:45 p.m.:

3:25 p.m.:

Welcome and Introductions
Senator Liz Krueger

Robin Strashun, Outreach, PET, Volunteer Coordinator, Search and Care

Carrie Nydick Finch,  MS, LCSW, Deputy Director, Programs and Strategy, PAWS

Jenny Coffey, LMSW, Director of Community Engagement, Animal Haven

Jorge Bendersky, Celebrity Dog Groomer

Megan Coryat, PhD, Co-Owner and General Manager, Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Hudson Valley

Dr. Callie Harris, Celebrity Vet, Purina Veterinarian

Q&A moderated by Senator Liz Krueger

Closing Remarks
Senator Liz Krueger

Welcome and Introductions by Senator Liz Krueger

PET (Pets & Elders Together) is  one of Search and Care’s complementary programs to their core Care Management for Upper East and West side adults age 60+.The goal of PET is helping owner and pet to age in place together–and to keep companion animals out of the shelter system–through grants that help underwrite emergency food and supplies, vet care and medications, transportation, grooming, emergency planning, and monthly virtual pet-related programming enabling optimum pet health and camaraderie among owners.

Carrie Nydick Finch will talk about the health benefits of having a pet.

The mission of Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is to help New York City’s most vulnerable residents remain with their pets by delivering critical programs and services through a community of partners and volunteers. Our programs help keep pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the human-animal bond that is so physically and psychologically valuable to our clients.  Thus, our motto: helping people by helping pets.

Jenny Coffey will talk about important considerations before getting a pet, including costs and the amount of personal time an animal needs. Jenny will also showcase one or two pets for adoption at Animal Haven.

Jorge Bendersky will speak about good pet hygiene.

Dr. Coryat will speak about behavioral issues for dogs and how to address separation anxiety.

Dr. Harris will speak about pet nutrition.

Session participants will be able to ask questions of the presenters, with Senator Liz Krueger moderating the Q&A.

Senator Liz Krueger will make closing remarks to wrap up today’s presentations on Pets Are Family.

2:00 p.m.:

2:05 p.m.-
2:55 p.m.:

2:55 p.m.:

3:25 p.m.:

Welcome and Introductions
Senator Liz Krueger

Lorraine Novack, Director, Connect Through Tech Programs, DOROT

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Shannon O’Connor, LMSW, Coordinator, Onsite & Special Programs, DOROT

Marynan McNamara, Council Member and Chair, Membership Committee, Quest

Marco Digirolomo, New York State Program Manager, Older Adults Technology Services, AARP

Lara Schweller, Associate Educator for Community and Access Programs, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Gladys Perez-Mojica, Community Relations Manager, Theater Development Fund (TDF)

Q&A moderated by Senator Liz Krueger

Closing Remarks
Senator Liz Krueger

Welcome and Introductions by Senator Liz Krueger

DOROT‘s University Without Walls invites older adults to experience the joys and benefits of community and lifelong learning – all exclusively over the telephone. Join to explore art and culture, discuss news, share memories, practice new skills and get important information from the comfort of home. If your program includes materials, they will be mailed to your home. The program and materials are free to all. A suggested contribution of $5 per session is welcomed and helps us continue to provide quality programs. For information and registration, call 877-819-9147, or email uww@dorotusa.org. You can also visit our web page at https://www.dorotusa.org/our-programs/at-home/university-without-walls

Quest is a community of intellectually curious retired and semi-retired men and women who learn together, exchange ideas, discover new interests, and make friends.  The approximately 40 courses offered each term are created and the individual sessions are led by our members. Courses meet morning and afternoon, Monday through Thursday, at 25 Broadway. Members are responsible for all Quest’s administrative work and planning; they serve as officers and committee chairs, as well as course coordinators.  In addition to these courses Quest hosts a Distinguished Lecture series, publishes a literary magazine annually, schedules museum visits, and plans trips for its members.

There are no course registration or attendance requirements.  Most members attend several classes each week.  Those interested in joining are invited to visit to observe a class or two and talk with the membership committee before deciding to enroll.  Tuition for the year, fall, spring, and summer terms, is $550.

One may arrange a visit by leaving a message at 212-925-6625, ext 229

http://www.questcontinuingednyc.org

Marco Digirolomo will talk about the programs at OATS.

MoMA’s Education Department is offering a variety of free, online workshops and conversation programs that take place over Zoom. Program descriptions, dates and registration information will be listed here on MoMA’s website as programs develop.

We also have resources available online. These videos are part of an initiative called Creativity Lab at Home and feature art-making prompts and challenges inspired by MoMA’s collection. You can listen to audio tours including the new project Beyond the Uniform, an audio guide where MoMA security officers share personal stories about works of art on view. Here is a resource guide for caregivers to connect with others through art.

Lastly, in MoMA’s free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on Coursera, you will hear directly from artists and designers, look closely at works of art, and join a community of learners. Courses include What is Contemporary Art, Modern Art & Ideas, Seeing through Photographs, Fashion as Design, In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting, and three courses for teachers (Art & Inquiry, Art & Ideas, and Art & Activity). Learn more and register here.

Theatres may have been shuttered but TDF did not go dark. We’ve been working tirelessly to find innovative ways to continue our mission to bring the transformative power of the performing arts to everyone..Since the pandemic began, we have been examining what it means to serve and care for our diverse community, which includes more than 120,000 TDF members; the thousands of students, teachers and community partners who participate in our Education & Engagement initiatives; the tens of thousands of individuals who rely on our Accessibility Programs; and the myriad theatres and artists who count on us to expand their audiences. TDF.org 212-912-9770

Session participants will be able to ask questions of the presenters, with Senator Liz Krueger moderating the Q&A.

Senator Liz Krueger will make closing remarks to wrap up today’s presentations on arts, continuing education, and technology.