In-Person Program Schedule
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Stay Well Exercise (Hybrid)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Jacob’s Schmooze (Hybrid)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Conversational Spanish for Beginners
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Open Chat with Karl
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Meditation (No class August 12)
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Mah Jongg (Intermediate)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bingo
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Poetry Workshop
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Chair Aerobics with Stuart (August 13 and 27)
9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Mah Jongg (Advanced)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tech Lab with Jerry
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Painting with Daniel Hauben
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Art Explorations with Daniel Hauben
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hebrew Short Stories (Hybrid)
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Beginners Mah Jongg (Full)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Knitting with Barbara
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Brain Games/Charades with Marv
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Tech Class with Trinity
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Chair Aerobics with Stuart
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Ping Pong
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Mah Jongg (Intermediate)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Karaoke
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Open Swim (No advance registration required. We are looking for a new instructor for Water Aerobics.)
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ping Pong
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Tech Lab with Jerry
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Functional Movement with Terry
1:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hebrew Short Stories (Hybrid)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Group Chat with Carmen
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Book Club with Adele (FULL – August 28)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Chair Yoga (Hybrid) (Link to join)
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Stay Well Exercise (Hybrid)
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Spanish Language Program: Current Events with Chloe
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ping Pong
10:45 – 11:30 AM
Meditation
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Current Events
12:45 PM – 2:45 PM (end time approximate)
Friday Flicks
Online Program Schedule
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Stay Well Exercise (Hybrid)
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9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Jacob’s Schmooze (Hybrid)
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hebrew Short Stories (Hybrid)
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Chair Yoga (Hybrid) (Link to join)
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Book Club (FULL – Hybrid – August 29)
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Stay Well Exercise
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New & Noteworthy
Rabbi Scott’s Hebrew Reading Course is on hiatus for the summer and will resume for a new session on September 5. Registration for the next session (September 5 – April 3) is now open and will close August 29. This weekly Hebrew reading crash course is for beginners and those who want to strengthen their Hebrew reading skills. Register with Gladys at 347-913-4444 or grodriguez@riverdaley.org.
Friday, August 9th, at 10:30 AM
Trip: Hispanic Society Museum Trip
Join us on a trip to the Hispanic Society Museum, where our Art Instructor Daniel Hauben will talk about the museum’s extensive art collection. The van leaves the Y at 10:30 am and returns at 2:00 pm. $15 includes round-trip transportation and grab and go lunch. Sign up with Grethel by Tuesday, August 6th. Please arrive at the Center 15 minutes prior to departure.
Monday, August 12th, at 1:00 PM
Claremont Strings and Ensembles
Join us for a performance from Claremont Strings and Ensembles, founded by cellist Vivian Penham. Vivian has been performing since 1990. The Ensemble is composed of highly trained graduates of Juilliard, Manhattan School, Yale, Curtis Institute, Columbia University and Moscow Conservatory. Claremont Strings and Ensembles will play soothing classical music.
Monday, August 12th, at 10:00 AM
Trip: Monthly Walmart Shopping Trip
The van leaves the Y at 10:00 am and returns at 2:00 pm. $15 includes round-trip transportation and a bagged lunch. Store purchases in the van as you continue shopping. Sign up with Grethel by Wednesday, August 7th, 2024. Please arrive at the Center 15 minutes prior to departure.
Tuesdays, August 13 and 27 at 9:00 AM
Chair Aerobics with Stuart
Monday, August 19th, at 10:00 AM, with Second Trip on Wednesday, August 21st, at 10:00 AM
Trips: U.S. Open Qualifying Tennis Tournament
See the professionals practice and watch qualifying matches for remaining slots in this year’s tennis tournament. $20.00 includes round trip transportation and lunch to go. The van leaves the Y at 10:00 am and returns at 3:00 pm. $20.00 includes a bagged lunch and round trip transportation. Sign up with Grethel by Thursday, August 15th. Please arrive at the Center 15 minutes prior to departure.
Tuesday, August 20th, at 11:30 AM
Happy August Birthday! Entertainment at 1:15 PM
Enjoy a special lunch and stay for entertainment and dancing by Concert in Motions (CIM). Since 2009, Concerts in Motion has brought the healing force of music to New York’s older adults through personalized live concerts. Performers will be Amanda Scalici (voice) and Rob Scalici (Guitar). Tickets are a suggested contribution of $3.50 in advance or $4.50 the day of the event. Please be sure to purchase yours early to secure a seat.
Thursday, August 22nd, at 10:00 AM
New York State Citizen Preparedness with the Army National Guard and Air National Guard
With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Participants will also receive a FREE “GO KIT BAG“ (one per family) containing examples of key items to assist you in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
Friday, August 23rd, at 10:00 AM
Nutrition Lecture: Understanding High Cholesterol: Risks, Guidelines and Management
Monitoring and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is easy when you have the right tools and understanding. High cholesterol typically presents with no noticeable symptoms, emphasizing the importance of regular screening. Participants will also learn about the top foods and lifestyle factors that impact Cholesterol in the body and how to manage it. Presented by Samantha Podob, MS, RD, CDN.
Wednesday, August 28th, at 9:45 AM
Trip: The Aquarium (only available to those from last month’s waiting list)
Join us for a visit to the New York Aquarium and the Coney Island Boardwalk and Beach. The van leaves the Y at 9:45 am and returns at 4:00 pm. $35 includes round-trip transportation, lunch and park admissions. Sign up with Grethel by Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Please arrive at the Center 15 minutes prior to departure.
Wednesday, August 28th, at 1:30 PM
Mobile Food Pantry
Pick up food from The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty’s Mobile Food Pantry. To register, please contact Shira Silverman at (718) 548-8200 ext 250 or via email at ssilverman@riverdaley.org You will be asked to sign an attestation for income eligibility each time you pick up food from the pantry. If you’re already registered, you can simply show up.
TECH CLASS
Wednesdays at 9:00 AM
Bring your mobile device and hone your tech skills. This month’s topics are:
August 7th | Zoom Basics
Learn how to use zoom to participate in video classes and to stay connected with friends and family. Learn how to join a meeting, mute, unmute and turn on and off your video. Learn how to use the chat feature.
August 14th | Zoom Part II
How to create and share a zoom meeting. How to add a name and picture to your zoom profile.
August 21st | Adjust Phone Settings
How to change and adjust your ringtone and media volume on your phone. How to put your phone on silent. How to copy and paste text without having to retype.
August 28th | Data, Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode
Learn how to connect or disconnect from all three and what the benefits and disadvantages are of each one.
THIS MONTH’S MOVIE PICKS
August 2nd | The Fall Guy (2024)
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right? 2h 8 min
August 9th | Arthur the King (2024)
Based on an incredible true story, over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean. 1h 47 min
August 16th | Race for Glory: Audi vs Lancia (2024)
A true David vs. Goliath story spotlighting the intense rivalry between Germany (Audi) and Italy (Lancia) at the 1983 Rally World Championships. Against all odds, Lancia battles to regain its former glory with an unbeatable combination of bold innovation and extraordinary courage. 1h 34 min
August 23rd | Ordinary Angels (2024)
Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels. 1h 56 min
August 30th | Gifted (2017)
Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) – in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the 7-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother, Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan), whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. 1h 41 min
Group Chat with Karl
Mental Health Discussion Topics
Mondays in August
August 5 | JASA Clinical Social Worker Karl Custer will talk about the signs of dehydration, its effects on the body, and the importance of appropriate water intake. We’ll also discuss the gut biome and Karl will lead us through a mini-game of designing “the healthiest breakfast sandwich.”
August 12 | “Sociometry: How Psychodrama Used Theatre to Connect Trauma-Survivors.” Karl will present the origins of Psychodrama, the group-based therapy created by Freud rival Jacob Moreno of Beacon, NY. Learn how similarities among strangers and group members presented the greatest lessons about ourselves.
August 19th | “Urge Surfing.” Karl will share distress-tolerance techniques for coping with our unwanted or possibly self-shaming behaviors (e.g., laziness, impulse-shopping, overeating).
26th| “Nature vs Nurture: Attachments in Parenting Styles.” How do adults’ behavior affect a child’s conscious and unconscious expectations for relationships into adulthood? Learn attachment styles in children, adolescents, and adults, and how self-awareness can be our bridge to combatting inherent relationship stressors.
SAVE THE DATE
Rabbi Scott Kalmikoff will lead trips to Jewish Cemeteries for the High Holidays from Monday, September 23rd –Thursday, September 26th. Please register with Rabbi Scott at skalmikoff@riverdaley.org or 347-913-4432.
Visit to the Museum of Jewish Heritage on Wednesday, September 11th. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, first come, first served. Space is limited in the bus.
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.
Caribbean Dance: A new Community Caribbean Dance Workshop with Juan Usera will begin in September. Every Monday, September 9th through October 7th, 10:00am-11:30am.
CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday’s Y-sponsored Shabbat Kiddush and Discussion will resume on Friday, September 6th.
Tai Chi will resume on Tuesday, August 20th.
The Ping Pong Schedule is as follows:
1. Wednesdays from 10:00am -1:30pm
2. Thursdays from 10:00am-11:30am, until August 29th
3. Fridays from 10:00am-11:30am
REMINDER: We’ll resume serving soup the first week of October.
Rabbi Scott’s Hebrew Reading Course is on hiatus for the summer and will resume for a new session on September 5. Registration for the next session (September 5 – April 3) is now open and will close August 29. This weekly Hebrew reading crash course is for beginners and those who want to strengthen their Hebrew reading skills. Register with Gladys at 347-913-4444 or grodriguez@riverdaley.org.
There will be no Watercolor class on Thursday, August 1st, 204.
There will be no Chair Aerobics on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024.
There will be no Manicures until September 2024.
There will be no Meditation on Friday, August 9th, 2024 and Monday, August 12th, 2024.
There will be no Painting Class or Art Exploration on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.
Farmer’s Market Coupon Distribution &
Trip to Riverdale Y’s Sunday Market
Wednesdays in August from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Our staff Social Worker, Carmen Lopez, will distribute Farmer’s Market coupons on Wednesdays. You will need to sign that you meet income guidelines to receive these free coupons.
Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 10:00 am
We arranged for a bus to take coupon recipients from the Y to the Farmer’s Market located at Riverdale Temple. Door-to-door transportation will be provided to your home so you will not need to carry your purchases more than necessary. Please sign up when you pick up your coupons or with Shira Silverman silverman@riverdaley.org. Everyone on the trip will be given $10.00 extra in Health Bucks Coupons to spend at the market. The suggested contribution for transportation will be waived.
Program Descriptions
Stay Well Exercise
An exercise program that accommodates participants of all fitness levels, Stay Well enhances balance, builds muscle strength and aids in the performance of tasks associated with daily living.
Manicures
Get a shape and a colorful shine from our dedicated volunteers. Sign up at the Welcome Desk on the second floor across from the elevator or with Gladys.
Chess Clinic
Join Joel Perlmutter to learn how to play chess or find a partner. All levels welcome and no experience necessary.
Meditation
Find inner peace and clarity through meditation! Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the practice, our meditation classes offer something for everyone. Join us to learn different forms of meditation, practice mindfulness, and find relaxation in the present moment. Discover the transformative power of meditation for yourself!
Tech Lab with Jerry and Jeannie
For one-on-one assistance with your tech concerns, register at the Welcome Desk on the second floor across from the elevator.
Art Explorations with Daniel Hauben
Renowned Bronx Artist Daniel Hauben shares insights into the works of well known artists. Join him as he explores the evolution of the great artists from their early works onward. Learn more about artistic periods and the history surrounding them, what influenced these great artists, and how they influenced the world.
Brain Games and Charades with Marv
Join Marv Goodman for word and picture puzzles, trivia and nostalgic quizzes and games. We’ll play Charades the second half of each session.
Knitting with Barbara
Join Knitter Extraordinaire Barbara Goodman to make your first scarf or work out a complicated new sweater pattern. All levels welcome and no experience necessary.
Chair Aerobics with Stuart
Stuart Haden, a Certified Senior Fitness Instructor, teaches one-hour cardio and flexibility workouts that can be performed seated or with the support of a chair.
Technology Class with Trinity
Bring your mobile device and hone your tech skills.
Water Aerobics/Open Swim
Advance registration NOT required for weekly Open Swim and Water Aerobics. Pool capacity continues to be limited to 25 persons.
Conversational Spanish for Advanced Beginners with Rhonda
Open to members with a basic understanding of the language, this class is the perfect opportunity to build upon your foundation and become fluent in no time. ¡Hasta pronto!
Functional Movement with Terry
Join Terry Roche in her popular functional training fitness class. Terry is a personal trainer and holds multiple certifications.
Chair Yoga with Anthony (Hybrid)
This class can be performed seated or with the support of a chair, making it accessible for all fitness levels. Come discover the power of yoga to enhance your strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Anthony Purdy is a certified yoga instructor as well as an award winning classical guitarist, teacher and poet.
Group Chat with Carmen
Open to all members, we’ll discuss issues that are important to you and your peers. Facilitated by Carmen Lopez, our Social Worker.
Book Club (Hybrid – Waiting List Only)
If you want to join the Waiting List, email group leader AdeleSchwartz@optonline.net.