New Beginnings Program Descriptions & Schedule

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 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. Rosh Hashanah Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.

4. 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

1. Friday’s Y-sponsored Shabbat Kiddush and Discussion will resume on Friday, September 6th. 

2. Tai Chi will resume on Tuesday, August 20th.

3. 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

4. REMINDER: We’ll resume serving soup the first week of October. 

5. 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.

6. There will be no Watercolor class on Thursday, August 1st, 204.

7. There will be no Chair Aerobics on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. 

8. There will be no Manicures until September 2024. 

9. There will be no Meditation on Friday, August 9th, 2024 and Monday, August 12th, 2024. 

10. 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.