Upcoming Free Events in Senate District 28:

May 2019

Courtesy of State Senator Liz Krueger

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Please note:  This schedule is subject to change – it is recommended that you call ahead to confirm these events with the host or ask to RSVP.

 

To attend events sponsored by Health Advocates, you must be a HA member. Memberships are free and you can sign up to be a member at the event.

 Please contact 212-980-1700 for more information.

 

Wednesday 5/1/19

6:30 AM-7:00 AM Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue Terrace

Exercise: Boot Camp

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:30 AM-1:00 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Activity: Braille Study Group; Register by calling 212-621-0627 or email chanceyfleet@nypl.org

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

12:30 PM Mercy Center, 377 East 145th Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga for Arthritis, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:15 PM-2:15 PM Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 106 East 86th Street

Exercise: Basic Exercise, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Learn to Play Chess for Adults

2:00 PM NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg., 5th Ave. and 42nd St., South Court Classroom A

Workshop: Genealogy Essentials—Working Naturalization Records

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Movie: The China Syndrome (1979)

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

2:00 PM-4:30 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Activity: French Conversation Group

2:30 PM-4:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Poker, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:00 P-5:00 PM Hunter College, Lang Recital Hall, 695 Park Avenue at 68th Street

Performance: Chamber Music Masterclass, Photo ID is required for entry

4:15 PM-6:15 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 3306

Seminar: Janet Gornick discusses “Inequality and the future of work” relating to technology

4:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 6112 Sociology Lounge

Workshop: Governance Feminism and Postcolonial Difference: Headscarf Regulations in the Netherlands and Germany

4:30 PM NYPL Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street

Activity: Yorkville Writing Circle

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Author Talk: Sohaila Abdulali with Chike Frankie Edozien speak on “What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape”, her experience as a survivor of sexual assault in India

6:30 PM-8:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 9100 Skylight

Workshop: Sponsored by the Study of Women and Society, “The Uninhabitable: Queer Poetics of Trauma and the Body”

7:30 PM-9:30 PM Hunter College, Assembly Hall, North Building, 695 Park Avenue at 68th St

Performance: Hunter Symphony, Photo ID is required for entry

 

Thursday 5/2/19

10:00 AM-11:00 AM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Exercise: Alexander Technique, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM NYP Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street

Lecture: Preventing Heart Disease Class—interactive talk discussing tips to lower risk for heart disease @ Greenberg 4 North Patient Lounge

12:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Computer Lab with tech volunteers: Get assisted with any computer topic you want to learn; Sign up by calling 212-289-0908

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Rutgers Church, 236 West 73rd Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:00 PM-2:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1201 Elebash Recital Hall

Performance: Music in Midtown: Chamber Music on Fifth III

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Books & Poetry: New Media Poetry

2:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Movie: Going in Style (2017)

4:15 PM-6:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 6417

Lecture: Linguistics Colloquium by Hannah Sande (Georgetown)

4:30 PM-6:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 5318

Lecture: Transnational Status Inconsistency of Immigrants and Its Consequences on their Long-Term Plans in France

6:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Discussion: 96th Street Library Book Discussion on short stories, available one month before at library

6:00 PM-7:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1201 Elebash Recital Hall

Performance: Julia Danitz on Vioin playing Bach, Stravinsky, Frank, Miller

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Room 67A, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Workshop: Basic Chinese Conversation Level III

6:30 PM NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg., 5th Ave. & 42nd St, Margaret Liebman Berger Forum

Art Talk: Dr. Matthew Edney discusses “History of Cartography Project”

6:30 PM-7:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

6:30 PM-8:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 4202 French Student Lounge

Lecture: Beyond Medicalization: A Deeper, Broader Understanding of Maternal and Child Health

 

Friday 5/3/19

9:00 AM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Lecture: Victorian Studies Conference “The Wars of Peace: The Mundane Violence of the Victorians”

9:00 AM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Tour: Haunted Midtown—Walking Tour of Mid-Manhattan Library building

10:00 AM-11:30 AM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 4102 Science Center

Seminar: CUNY Neuroscience Collaborative Seminar, Dr. Hasson presents “Face to Face, Brain to Brain: Exploring the Mechanisms of Dyadic Social Interactions”

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:30 AM-12:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Creative Aging- Painting for Older Adults; Register to 212-288-5049—limited to 10 participants

10:30 AM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Books & Poetry: Reading and Connections Book Group—The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton

11:00 AM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Tour: Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour of Library

11:15 AM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Presentation: Tech Lecture: Learn about social media and some popular social media sites

Register by emailing LauraStein@nypl.org

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Italian Speaking, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

12:00 PM-1:30 PM Central Park, Inside the Park at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

12:00 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 Easy 88th Street

Exercise: Bridge, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Tour: Secrets & Scandals of Gilded Age NY: Walking Tour of NY Public Library and Bryant Park

 

1:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Assistance: e-Services Help—Drop by table near front door w/ device for one-on-one help

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM-3:45 PM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Music: Advanced Harmonica Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 4406- English Student Lounge

Lecture: Producing Race: Shakespeare and Staged Racial Bodies

4:00 PM-4:45 PM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Music: Beginners Harmonica Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

7:00 PM-9:00 PM Hunter College, Lang Recital Hall, 69th Street between Park & Lexington Ave

Performance: Faculty Recital

7:30 PM-9:30 PM Hunter College, Kaye Playhouse, 930 Lexington Avenue at 68th Street

Performance: Concert of students in Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Program

 

Saturday 5/4/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:15 AM-10:55 PM St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street

Seminar: New York Junior League Seminar on “Problem Solving and Decision Making”, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:30 AM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Activity: Braille Study Group; Register by calling 212-621-0627

11:00 AM-12:00 PM St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:30 AM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Exercise: Yoga for Beginners

12:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Computer Tutoring Sessions One-on-One, Sign up is two weeks before in person

12:30 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Workshop: Introduction to Chrome OS and Chromevox (accessible & assistive technology)

12:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Movie: Black Panther, Superhero movie; sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:00 PM-4:00 PM Epiphany Library, 228 East 23rd Street

Books & Poetry: Friends of Dickens New York Book Club—Dombey and Son Ch. 46-54

2:00 PM NYPL Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street

Workshop: Small Business Administration Economic Development Specialist presents “Marketing Strategies and Building a Blog for Your Business”

2:00 PM-4:00 PM Hunter College, Kaye Playhouse, 930 Lexington Avenue at 68th Street

Performance: Concert of students in Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Program

7:30 PM-9:30 PM Hunter College, Kaye Playhouse, 930 Lexington Avenue at 68th Street

Performance: Spring Concert of Hunter College dance students

 

 

 

Sunday 5/5/19

10:00 AM-2:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 1 PM

2:00 PM-4:00 PM Hunter College, Kaye Playhouse, 930 Lexington Avenue at 68th Street

Performance: Spring Concert Concert of Hunter College dance students

 

Monday 5/6/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Exercise: Chair Yoga for Arthritis, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Room 76A, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Books & Poetry: Manga Mondays—Magical Girl Mayhem

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10th Street

Activity: Chess, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:30-2:30 PM St. Catherine of Sienna, 411 East 68th Street

Exercise: Tai Chi, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:30-3:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Activity: Mah Jong, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Exercise: Stay Well Chair-based Exercise for Seniors

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Rm 67A, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Discussion: Death Café

2:00 PM-3:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Activity: Photography, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:15 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Cell Phone Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Digital Grandparents- eBook Help for Older Adults

4:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Books & Poetry: Mystery Monday—Dan Fesperman’s Safe Houses

4:00 PM-5:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Exercise: Dance with Alex, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

5:30 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Workshop: Navigating the Healthcare System—Gain insight on long term care planning including Medicaid enrollment, navigating the healthcare system, and much more

5:30 PM NYPL Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street

Author Talk: Yorkville Writing Circle presents Poet Joy Ladin as she discusses LGBTQ issues

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Workshop: From the Margins: Queer Archives

6:30 PM-8:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 9100 Skylight Rm

Discussion: Four authors discuss the Manhattan grid plan

 

6:30 PM-9:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Panel: Discussion about The Gorki Theater, an important theater in Berlin

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Author Event: Steven Raichlen on his book The Brisket Chronicles: How to Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, and Cure the World’s Most Epic Cut of Meat

7:30 PM-9:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1201 Elebash Recital Hall

Performance: GC Composers Recital

 

Tuesday 5/7/19

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Bryant Park, Foundation Terrace

Exercise: Tai Chi

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM NYP Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street

Lecture: Preventing Heart Disease Class—interactive talk discussing tips to lower risk for heart disease @ Greenberg 4 North Patient Lounge

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

12:00 PM-1:45 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 5383

Lecture: Lecture with Professor Marco del Negro, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

12:00 PM-1:45 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 5383

Lecture: Lecture with Professor Stephanie Schmitt-Grohe, Columbia University (Economics) on the Role of Permanent Monetary Shocks

12:30 PM-1:45 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Workshop: Public Speaking Workshop

12:30 PM-2:00 PM Baruch College- Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Ave, Rm 3-160

Lecture: 2019 Friedman Symposium “Touching at a Distance: A Meditation on Italian American

Soundfulness” by John Gennari

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

1:00 PM-2:30 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, Teen Central

Activity: Spanish Conversation Circle

1:00 PM B& N Fifth Avenue, 555 Fifth Avenue

Author’s Event: Common on his book Let Love Have the Last Word (self-improvement book)

1:30 PM Museum of the Dog, 101 Park Ave

Tour: Tour of Museum of the Dof, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People;

RSVP required to 212-980-1700

1:30 PM-2:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Pet Club, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Exercise: Tai Chi, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:00 PM-5:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Microsoft Word for Beginners, Call 212-289-0908 to register

4:00 PM-9:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance: International Play Festival shows “Daddy Loves You” & “A Walk on the Dark Side”

5:30 PM-6:30 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Presentation: Kamran Keypour from Foresters Financial, “Preparing for Retirement”

5:30 PM-7:30 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

6:30 PM-8:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 7102

Lecture: LeaAnn Stevens presents on a topic in Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics

6:30 PM-8:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 7102

Lecture: Sara Morini presents on a topic in Computation Linguistics

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Author Event: Jamie Brenner on her book Drawing Home

8:00 PM-10:00 PM Hunter College, Lang Recital Hall, 69th Street betw. Park & Lexington Ave

Performance: Jazz Ensemble, Photo ID is required for entry

 

Wednesday 5/8/19

6:30 AM-7:00 AM Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue Terrace

Exercise: Boot Camp

9:00 AM-5:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 9100 Skylight Rm

Presentation: International conference on repertioires that influenced early jazz

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:30 AM-1:00 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Activity: Braille Study Group; Register by calling 212-621-0627

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

12:30 PM Mercy Center, 377 East 145th Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga for Arthritis, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:15 PM-2:15 PM Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 106 East 86th Street

Exercise: Basic Exercise, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Movie: Chinatown (1974)

2:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Learn to Play Chess for Adults

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

2:00 PM-4:30 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Activity: French Conversation Group

2:30 PM-4:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Poker, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:00 PM NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg., 5th Ave. and 42nd St, South Court Classroom B

Workshop: Learning about the value of your books

4:00 PM-9:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance:  “The Making Of”, Readings and Panels

6:00 PM NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg., 5th Ave. and 42nd St, South Court Classroom A

Workshop: Genealogy Essentials—Preserving Your Family Archive

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Author Talk: How to Be Less Stupid About Race—Crystal Fleming w/ Charles Mills

6:30 PM-9:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance: International Play Festival shows “Small Town Boy”

7:00 PM B&N Union Square, 33 East 17th Street

Author’s Talk: Adam Savage on his book Every Tool’s a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Author Event: Armando Lucas Correa on his book The Daughter’s Tale

7:30 PM-9:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1201 Elebash Recital Hall

Performance: Period-instrument concert of James Reese Europe & Harlem Hell Fighters’ music

8:00 PM-10:00 PM Hunter College, Lang Recital Hall, 69th St between Park and Lexington Ave

Performance: Popular Music Combos, Photo ID is required for entry

 

Thursday 5/9/19

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Bryant Park, Fountain Terrace

Exercise: Tai Chi

8:30 AM-10:30 AM Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, 331 East 70th Street betw. 1st & 2nd Ave

Special Event: Senator Liz Krueger presents “Roundtable for Boomers & Seniors—Myths, Facts, and Possibilities-SESSION V: ORGANIZING FOR CHANGE”

RSVP required to 212-490-9535

10:00 AM-11:00 AM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Exercise: Alexander Technique, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM NYP Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street

Lecture: Preventing Heart Disease Class—interactive talk discussing tips to lower risk for heart disease @ Greenberg 4 North Patient Lounge

12:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Computer Lab with tech volunteers: Assistance with any computer topic

Sign up required to 212-289-0908

12:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Movie: The Life of Emile Zola (1937)

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

12:45 PM Masonic Hall Lounge, 71 W 23rd Street

Tour: Tour of Masonic Hall, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People;

RSVP required to 212-980-1700

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Rutgers Church, 236 West 73rd Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Movie: The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)

 

2:30 PM-4:00 PM Rutgers Church, 236 W 73rd St

Presentation: “Volunteering is Ageless”: Learn why organizations want and need your help & how you can get started, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Movie: Instant Family

4:00 PM-6:00 PM Hunter College, Lang Recital Hall, 69th Street betw. Lexington & Park Ave

Performance: Chamber Music Workshop, Photo ID is required for entry

4:00 PM-9:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance: Play “Get Deutsche or Die Tryin’”, readings followed by conversation w/ playwright

4:30 PM-6:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 5318

Presentation: Mihail Arandarenko on “Migration & Inequality in South Eastern & Eastern Europe”

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Rm 67A, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Lecture: Basic Chinese Conversation Level III

7:00 PM B&N Union Square, 33 East 17th Street

Author Talk: Gary John Bishop on his book Stop Doing That Sh*t: End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Author Event: Patricia Briggs on her book Storm Cursed

 

Friday 5/10/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:30 AM-12:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Creative Aging for Older Adults—Painting; Register to 212-288-5049—limited to 10 participants

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Italian Speaking, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

12:00 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 Easy 88th Street

Exercise: Bridge, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Movie: The Notebook

1:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Assistance: e-Services Help—Drop by table near front door w/ device to get one-on-one help

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Books & Poetry: Open Book Hour—Book Social: Theme is the World of Work

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM-3:45 PM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Music: Advanced Harmonica Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:00 PM-4:45 PM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Music: Beginners Harmonica Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:15 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm C415A

Presentation: Dr. Kevin Uno on “Molecules in Mud: Reconstructing Neogene Hominid Environments from Molecular Biomarkers in Terrestrial and Marine Sediments”

7:30 PM-9:30 PM Hunter College, The Peggy, Thomas Hunter 601, 904 Lexington Av at 68th St

Performance: Dance presentation of the Honor’s Dance students at Hunter College

 

Saturday 5/11/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:15 AM-10:55 PM St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street

Seminar: New York Junior League Seminar on “Listening Skills”, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:30 AM-12:30 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Activity: Braille Study Group; Register by calling 212-621-0627

10:30 AM-1:30 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Free Resume Critique with career specialist; Bring a hard copy of resume for a 20-minute one-on-one critique; Registration required to 212-289-0908

11:00 AM NYPL Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street

Activity: Yorkville Writing Circle

11:00 AM-12:00 PM St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

12:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Workshop: Computer Tutoring Sessions One-on-One; Register in person 2 weeks in advance

12:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Movie: Matinee Movie, Free Solo, rock climber uses no equipment to go up Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan; sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM NYPL Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street

Workshop: Small Business Administration presents “Selling to Global Market and Government Contracting”

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Movie: Sabotage (1936)

2:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Movie: Dread Beat an’Blood (1978)

7:30 PM-9:30 PM Hunter College, The Peggy, Thomas Hunter 601, 904 Lexington Av at 68th St

Performance: Dance presentation of the Honor’s Dance students at Hunter College

 

Sunday 5/12/19

10:00 AM-2:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 1 PM

 

 

 

 

Monday 5/13/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Exercise: Chair Yoga for Arthritis, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:30 AM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Performance: Digital Theater + Matinee; The Comedy of Errors, theater productions

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10th Street

Activity: Chess, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:30-2:30 PM St. Catherine of Sienna, 411 East 68th Street

Exercise: Tai Chi, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:30-3:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Activity: Mah Jong, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM-3:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Activity: Photography, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:00 PM-5:00 PM Hunter College, Lang Recital Hall, 69th Street between Park and Lexington Av

Performance: Original compositions for solo violin, Photo ID is required for entry

3:15 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Cell Phone Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:00 PM-5:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Exercise: Dance with Alex, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:30 PM-9:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance: Screening Performance: New Projections in Theater & Media

5:00 PM NYPL Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street

Presentation: Poet and novelist Larissa Shmailo presents latest work Sly Bang

5:30 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Workshop: Foresters Financial Services present “Preparing for Retirement”

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Books & Poetry: Monday Night Reading Group discuss Elif Shafak’s Three Daughters of Eve

7:30 PM-9:30 PM Hunter College, Assembly Hall, North Building, 695 Park Avenue at 68th St

Performance: Hunter College Choir performing Mozart’s Requiem

 

Tuesday 5/14/19

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Bryant Park, Foundation Terrace

Exercise: Tai Chi

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM NYP Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street

Lecture: Preventing Heart Disease Class—interactive talk discussing tips to lower risk for heart disease @ Greenberg 4 North Patient Lounge

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

 

12:00 PM-1:45 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 5383

Lecture: Lecture with Professor Francesc Ortega (Economics) on “Glass Ceilings in Access to Competitive Post-Graduate Fellowships”

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

1:00 PM-2:30 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Activity: Spanish Conversation Circle

1:30 PM-2:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Seminar: “Happiness” with Neil Linden, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM-3:00 PM Abyssinian Towers, 50 West 131th Street

Exercise: Basic Exercise, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Exercise: Tai Chi, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:00 PM-5:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Microsoft Word for Beginners; Register by calling 212-290-0908

3:00 PM-9:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance: Screening Performance: New Projections in Theater and Media

5:00 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Workshop: On the Move: Apps and Tips for Getting Around and Getting Involved (assistive and accessible technology)

5:30 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Movie: Chungking Express

5:30 PM 67th Street Library, 328 East 67th Street

Books & Poetry: Book Discussion Group on Teju Cole’s Open City

5:30 PM-6:30 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

6:00 PM-7:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1201 Elebash Recital Hall

Performance: Sunyoung Kim on piano

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Books & Poetry: Upper Eastside Fiction Reading Group discuss Tayari Jones’ An American Marriage

8:00 PM-10:00 PM Hunter College Lang Recital Hall, 69th Street betw Park & Lexington Ave

Workshop: Jazz Vocal Workshop, Photo ID required for entry

 

Wednesday 5/15/19

6:30 AM-7:00 AM Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue Terrace

Exercise: Boot Camp

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:30 AM-1:00 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Activity: Braille Study Group; Register by calling 212-621-0627

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

12:30 PM Mercy Center, 377 East 145th Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga for Arthritis, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:15 PM-2:15 PM Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 106 East 86th Street

Exercise: Basic Exercise, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Learn to Play Chess for Adults

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Movie: Network (1976)

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

2:00 PM-4:30 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Activity: French Conversation Group

2:30 PM-4:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Poker, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Author Talk: America’s Jewish Women—Pamela Nadell with Gal Beckerman

 

Thursday 5/16/19

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Bryant Park, Foundation Terrace

Exercise: Tai Chi

9:30 AM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 4102 Science Center

Workshop: Spring 2019 Physics Workshop on 2D Material Science

10:00 AM-11:00 AM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Exercise: Alexander Technique, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

12:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Computer Lab with tech volunteers: Assistance with almost any computer topic

Sign up required to 212-289-0908

12:00 PM-1:00 PM Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or Lawn

Activity: Juggling

12:00 PM-3:00 PM NYPWeill Cornell Medical Center, Cayuga Room (Behind Garden Café in F-09K), 525 East 68th Street

Event: Free Naloxone Rescue Kit Training and Distribution

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Books & Poetry: Readings and Discussions of Lyric Poetry

1:30 PM Margo Feiden Gallery, 15 East 9th Street

Museum Visit: Exhibition of caricaturist Albert Hirschfeld’s work, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People; RSVP required to 212-980-1700

2:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Movie: Sylvia Scarlett (1935)

 

3:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Movie: Creed II

4:30 PM-6:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 5318

Presentation: Jasone Cenoz presents “Translanguaging Strategies in the Classroom”

6:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Discussion: Book Discussion Group on Noah Hawley’s Before the Fall

6:00 PM-7:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1201 Elebash Recital Hall

Performance: Marcel Rominger on piano

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Rm 67A, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Lecture: Basic Chinese Conversation Level III

6:30 PM-9:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance: Pathetic- Staging Women’s Desire with Julia Jarcho and Minor Theater

 

Friday 5/17/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Creative Aging for Older Adults: Painting; Register to 212-288-5049—participants limited to ten

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:15 AM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Lecture: Learn how to use a new app to stay informed and contact your lawmakers

Register by emailing LauraStein@nypl.org

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Italian Speaking, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

12:00 PM-1:30 PM Central Park, Inside the Park at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

12:00 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 Easy 88th Street

Exercise: Bridge, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Assistance: e-Services Help—Drop by table near front door w/ device to get one-on-one help

1:00 PM-4:30 PM NYP-Weill Cornell, Weill Greenberg Center, 9th Floor Clinic Area, 1305 York Ave

Event: Free Annual Skin Cancer Screening Exams performed by Weill Cornell dermatologists

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM-3:45 PM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Music: Advanced Harmonica Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:00 PM-4:45 PM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Music: Beginners Harmonica Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

 

 

Saturday 5/18/19

9:30 AM-12:30 PM Carl Schurz Park, 86th Street at East End Avenue

Activity: Year-Round Volunteer Gardening

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:15 AM-10:55 PM St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street

Seminar: New York Junior League Seminar on “Nutrition”, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:30 AM-12:30 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Activity: Braille Study Group; Register by calling 212-621-0627

11:00 AM-12:00 PM St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

12:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Workshop: Computer Tutoring Sessions One-on-One; Register in person 2 weeks in advance

12:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Movie: Matinee Movie, Bohemian Rhapsody, a band approved bio of the gay revered icon Freddie Mercury; sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:00 PM-4:00 PM Epiphany Library, 228 East 23rd Street

Books & Poetry: Friends of Dickens Book Club—Dombey and Son Chapters 46-54

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Movie: Holiday (1938)

2:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Movie: A Star is Born (2019)

3:00 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Information Session: Specialized High School Admissions Information Session hosted by the NYC Dept of Education; Sign up by calling 212-637-8080 or email shsat@schools.nyc.gov

 

Sunday 5/19/19

10:00 AM-2:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 1 PM

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Rm 67A, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Discussion: Sam Shepard’s A Spy of the First Person

 

Monday 5/20/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Exercise: Chair Yoga for Arthritis, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10th Street

Activity: Chess, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:30-2:30 PM St. Catherine of Sienna, 411 East 68th Street

Exercise: Tai Chi, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

 

1:30-3:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Activity: Mah Jong, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Exercise: Stay Well Chair-Based Exercise for Seniors

2:00 PM-3:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Activity: Photography, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:15 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Cell Phone Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:00 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Workshop: Learn meditation for a healthy lifestyle from Rosanna Jimenez CHHC

4:00 PM-5:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Exercise: Dance with Alex, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:30 PM-9:00 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance: New Theater from Spain with Luz Arcas

5:15 PM NYPL Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street

Activity: Yorkville Writing Circle

6:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Author Talk: The New York Yankees in Popular Culture

 

Tuesday 5/21/19

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Bryant Park, Foundation Terrace

Exercise: Tai Chi

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

12:30 PM-1:45 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Workshop: Public Speaking Workshop

1:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, Teen Central

Activity: Spanish Conversation Circle

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

1:30 PM-2:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Seminar: “Cognitive and Physical Activity to Reduce Dementia” with Sabrina Bozzo, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM-3:00 PM Abyssinian Towers, 50 West 131th Street

Exercise: Basic Exercise, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Exercise: Tai Chi, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

6:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, Teen Central

Book Discussion: Discuss RO Kwon’s The Incendiaries

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

7:00 PM B&N Union Square, 33 East 17th Street

Author’s Talk: John Waters on his book Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder

 

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Author Event: Kate Mulgrew on her book How to forget: A Daughter’s Memoir

 

Wednesday 5/22/19

6:30 AM-7:00 AM Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue Terrace

Exercise: Boot Camp

9:30 AM-11:30 AM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Workshop: NY Deaf-Blind & Lighthouse Guild Parent Network presents workshop for parents of children with vision impaired and/or vision and hearing loss in Spanish;

Register to 718-997-4855

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:30 AM-1:00 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Activity: Braille Study Group; Register by calling 212-621-0627

1:15 PM-2:15 PM Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 106 East 86th Street

Exercise: Basic Exercise, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Movie: All the President’s Men (1976)

2:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Learn to Play Chess for Adults

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

2:00 PM-4:30 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Activity: French Conversation Group

2:30 PM-4:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Poker, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

7:00 PM B&N Union Square, 33 East 17th Street

Author’s Talk: William McRaven on his book Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Activity: Knobble Knitters, evening of knitting at B&N Cafe

7:30 PM-9:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1201 Elebash Recital Hall

Performance: Whitney George’s “Gideon Fortunato”

 

Thursday 5/23/19

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Bryant Park, Foundation Terrace

Exercise: Tai Chi

10:00 AM-11:00 AM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Exercise: Alexander Technique, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

 

12:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Computer Lab with tech volunteers: Assistance with almost any computer topic

Sign up required to 212-289-0908

12:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Movie: Chinatown (1974)

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Rutgers Church, 236 West 73rd Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:30 PM Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52nd Street

Tour: City Visit of Paley Center—Funny Women of Television Screening and Tour, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People; RSVP required to 212-980-1700

2:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Movie: Alice Adams (1935)

2:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Activity: Crafts for Adults—all materials provided by library; Register to sabrinajesram@nypl.org

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Movie: Boy Erased (2019)

4:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Movie: Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

5:00 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Workshop: Intro to Physical Computing with Arduino (accessible and accessible technology)

6:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Books & Poetry: Reading of “Eve of Beltane” by Coni Koepfinger and Joe Izen

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Rm 67A, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Lecture: Basic Chinese Conversation Level III

7:00 PM B&N 86th & Lexington Avenue, 150 East 86th Street

Author Event: Sarah Blake on her book The Guest Book

 

Friday 5/24/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:30 AM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Lecture: Artful Insights—Finding Her Way: American women artists before 1945

10:30 AM-11:30 AM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:30 AM-12:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Italian Speaking, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

12:00 PM-1:30 PM Central Park, Inside the Park at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

12:00 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 Easy 88th Street

Exercise: Bridge, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:00 PM Kips Bay Library, 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St

Movie: A Simple Plan (1998)

1:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Assistance: e-Services Help—Drop by table near front door with device to get one-on-one help

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM-3:45 PM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Music: Advanced Harmonica Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

4:00 PM-4:45 PM Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue

Music: Beginners Harmonica Class, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

 

Saturday 5/25/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

10:15 AM-10:45 PM St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street

Activity: Reiki with Susan, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:00 AM-12:00 PM St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

12:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Movie: Matinee Movie, A Private War , a homage to photojournalist Marie Colvin who was at the front line of world conflicts and her struggle with PTSD and other physical ills; sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

 

Sunday 5/26/19

10:00 AM-2:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 1 PM

 

Monday 5/27/19

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

6:30 PM CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave b/t 34th & 35th, Rm 1218 Segal Theater

Performance: The So-Called Outside Means Nothing to Me

 

Tuesday 5/28/19

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Bryant Park, Foundation Terrace

Exercise: Tai Chi

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

1:00 PM-2:30 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, Teen Central

Activity: Spanish Conversation Circle

1:30 PM-2:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Seminar: “How to Prevent Your Paperwork from Getting the Best of You” (paperwork organization), sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM-3:00 PM Abyssinian Towers, 50 West 131th Street

Exercise: Basic Exercise, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Central Park, In front of the Samuel F. B. Morse statue, inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue

Tour: Heart of the Park Tour

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street

Exercise: Tai Chi, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

3:00 PM-5:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Microsoft Word for Beginners; Registration required to 212-289-0908

6:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Rm 67A, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: Free-writing Happy Hour: Writing from the Elements of Nature

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

 

Wednesday 5/29/19

6:30 AM-7:00 AM Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue Terrace

Exercise: Boot Camp

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street

Exercise: Strengthen & Tone, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

11:30 AM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Activity: Braille Study Group; Register by calling 212-621-0627

12:30 PM Mercy Center, 377 East 145th Street

Exercise: Chair Yoga for Arthritis, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

1:15 PM-2:15 PM Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 106 East 86th Street

Exercise: Basic Exercise, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

2:00 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Activity: Learn to Play Chess for Adults

2:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Movie: Spotlight (2015)

2:00 PM NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg., 5th Ave. and 42nd St, South Court Classroom A

Workshop: Genealogy Essentials—Getting Started in Genealogy Research

2:00 PM-4:30 PM 53rd Street Library Community Room, 18 West 53rd Street

Activity: French Conversation Group

2:30 PM-4:30 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street

Activity: Poker, sponsored by Health Advocates for Older People

5:00 PM NYPL Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, 222 East 79th Street

Books & Poetry: Russian American Cultural Center presents a Bilingual Poetry Reading by Anna Halberstadt

5:30 PM NYPL Webster Library, Auditorium, 1465 York Ave @ 78 St

Workshop: Foresters Financial Services on Money Management

 

 

7:00 PM B&N Union Square, 33 East 17th Street

Author’s Talk: Teri Turner on her book No Crumbs Left: Whole 30 Endorsed, Recipes for Everyday Food Made Marvelous

 

Thursday 5/30/19

7:30 AM-8:30 AM Bryant Park, Foundation Terrace

Exercise: Tai Chi

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Central Park, The Charles A Dana Discovery Center, north shore of the Meer, inside the park at 5th Avenue & 109th Street

Activity: Fishing at the Harlem Meer; Catch-and-release fishing at a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Fishing poles are free to borrow and are available until 3 PM

12:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Workshop: Computer Lab with tech volunteers: Assistance with any computer topic

Registration is required to 212-289-0908

1:00 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Discussion: Reading and Discussion of Performance Poetry and Slam Poetry

2:00 PM 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street

Movie: Ball of Fire (1941)

4:00 PM Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street

Movie: Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw—a superstar athlete’s battle with mental illness

6:00 PM Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street

Author Talk: Discuss Boxing and the Mob with author Jeffrey Sussman

6:30 PM Mid-Manhattan Public Library, Program Rm, 476 Fifth Avenue @ 42nd St

Activity: English Conversation Hour for Intermediate and Advanced Speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place

Address Phone Number
NYPL 53rd Street Library 18 West 53rd Street 212-714-8400
NYPL 58th Street Library 127 East 58th Street 212-759-7358
NYPL 67th Street Library 328 East 67th Street 212-734-1717
NYPL 96th Street Library 112 East 96th Street 212- 289-0908
NYPL Epiphany Library 228 East 23rd Street 212-679-2645
NYPL Grand Central Library 135 East 46th Street 212-621-0670
NYPL Kips Bay Library 446 3rd Ave @ 31st St 212-683-2520
NYPL Webster Library 1465 York Ave @ 78 St 212-288-5049
NYPL Yorkville Library   222 East 79th Street 212-744-5824
NYPL Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library 40 West 20th Street 212- 206-5400
NYPL Mid-Manhattan Library @ 42nd St. 5th Ave. and 42nd St. 212-340-0863
NYPL Science, Industry, and Business Library 188 Madison Ave. 917-275-6975
NYPL New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg. 5th Ave. and 42nd St. 917-275-6975
CUNY Graduate Center 365 5th Ave. 212-817-7000
CUNY Hunter College 695 Park Ave. 212-396-6049
CUNY Baruch College 55 Lexington Ave. 646-312-1000
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House 331 East 70th Street 212-744-5022