Ben in Your Building
The "Ben in Your Building Program" is a chance to discuss issues of importance to you and your neighbors in person, in your home. Please consider inviting me to your cooperative or condominium annual meeting or tenants association meeting and I will be happy to join you. Over the past year, I have visited several buildings to discuss matters of importance in the neighborhood, including street furniture, road conditions, homeless outreach, sanitation issues and you name it. Please schedule a "Ben in Your Building" today by calling 212-860-1950 or email Scheduler@BenKallos.com
EVENTS
Programs Funded By My Office
Vocal Ease Upcoming Dates and Locations
9/7 Stanley M. Isaacs Senior Center, 415 East 93rd Street 1:15 PM
9/9 Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Senior Center, 331 East 70th Street 2:00 PM
9/13 Upper East Side Nursing Home, 211 East 79th Street 3:00 PM
10/25 Brown Gardens, 225 East 93 Street 2:30 PM
10/26 92nd Street Y Himan Brown Senior Program, 1395 Lexington Avenue 2:00 PM
Vocal Ease is a non-profit volunteer singing organization that provides live entertainment for New York City’s Seniors at hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers and residences.
Free English Classes
The Workers United Education Program is offering FREE Adult English classes and computer skills classes to those over 21 years old. Staff members speak English, Spanish and Chinese.
For more information including schedules call 212-229-9221.
Mental Health Services Just One Call Away by the Jewish Board
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services offers evidence-based therapies for most
mental health and behavioral issues, including trauma and substance abuse. Services are available in many languages. The Jewish Board has Article 31 mental health clinics, four PROS programs,plus additional satellite locations, across the five boroughs. To make an appointment or referral,
call our toll-free number 1.844.ONE.CALL (1.844.663.2255)
Young People’s Chorus of New York City
It is the mission of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City to provide children of all cultural and economic backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance that seeks to fulfill each child’s potential, while creating a model of artistic excellence and diversity that enriches the community. Last season, YPC served over 60 students at PS 198 The Straus School; additionally over 50 District 5 children attended our most advanced and rigorous Performance Choruses program, housed across from Lincoln Center. Thanks to your ongoing support, choristers worked with dedicated, specially-trained conductors, to acquire new skills like navigating musical scores, practicing sight reading, ear-training, pitch and tone control.
Health Advocates For Older People
Health Advocates For Older People promotes safe and healthy aging through programs designed to facilitate independent living, physical well-being and greater social interaction. For more information visit
hafop.org or
email info@hafop.org See the Community Events for Adults sections for details.
New York Foundation for Seniors Citizens
Established in 1968, New York Foundation for Senior Citizens is the only non-profit,
non-sectarian organization serving New York’s seniors in all five boroughs. The Foundation’s mission is dedicated to helping New York City’s older adults enjoy healthier, safer, productive and dignified lives in their own homes and communities and avoid the need for premature institutionalization. Home Sharing is a free service of New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc. For more information call (212) 962-7559 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
September Supper, by the Common Pantry,
Share a simple meal and learn how to to help NYCP reduce hunger.
Thursday, September 27, 6pm happy hour, 6:30pm Tours, 7:15pm Welcome & Dinner
NYCP Lower Level 8 East 109th St, New York, NY, 10029, United States. For more information contact New York Common Pantry at (917) 720-9717.
Community Boards
9/5: Community Board 8
Transportation Committee, 6:30 pm
New York Blood Center Auditorium 310 E 67th
Continued discussion on the DOT proposed Second Avenue Parking Protected/Curbside Buffered Bike Lane from 68th Street to 59th
9/6: Community Board 8
Parks and Recreation Committee, 6:30 pm
New York Blood Center Auditorium, 310 E 67th
Presentation by New York City Department of Parks and Recreation on Proposed Renovations to John Jay Park Fitness Area.
9/12: Community Board 6
Full Board Meeting 7:00 pm
Podell Auditorium, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, 10 Nathan D Perlman Place (Between E 15th and 16th Streets across from Stuyvesant Square Park)
9/12: Community Board 8
Full Board Meeting 6:30 pm
New York Blood Center Auditorium 310 E 67th
9/17: Community Board 6
Executive Committee Meeting 6:30 pm
211 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, USA (Suite 1404)
9/18: Community Board 11
Full Board Meeting,
6:30 -9:30pm
National Black Theatre, 2031 5th Avenue
NYPD Events
Monday September 17 : 19th Precinct Community Council
7:00 pm, 153 East 67th Street
Fourth Wednesday: 23rd Precinct Community Council
6:00 pm, 162 East 102nd Street
Thursday September 6: 17th Precinct Community Council
6:30 pm, Sutton Place Synagogue, 225 E 51st Street
NEIGHBORHOOD AND TENANT ASSOCIATIONS
First Wednesday, 9/5: Lexington Houses Tenant Association
6:00pm, 1539 Lexington Avenue
First Wednesday, 9/5: Roosevelt Island Residents Association Common Council Meeting
8:00 pm-10:00 pm, Good Shepherd (Downstairs), 543 Main Street
Second Tuesday, 9/11: Stanley Isaacs Tenant Associations
7:00 pm, Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center, 415 East 93rd Street
To Be Announced: East 79th Street Neighborhood Association
6:00pm-8:00 pm, Temple Shaaray Tefila, 250 East 79th Street
Third Tuesday, 9/18: Holmes Towers Tenant Association
7:00 pm, Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center, 415 East 93rd Street
COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR KIDS
9/4, 9/11, 9/17, 9/25: Baby Storytime
10:30am, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Babies from birth to 18 months old (Pre-Walkers) and their parents/caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. *Program will be ticketed to 30 children and their caregivers. *Tickets will be distributed at the door 15 minutes prior to the start of the program Please note: There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is limited.
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25: Baby Storytime
12pm, Yorkville Library
Babies from birth to 18 months old (Pre-Walkers) and their parents/caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. *Program will be ticketed to 30 children and their caregivers. *Tickets will be distributed at the door 15 minutes prior to the start of the program Please note: There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is limited.
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25: Free Play
4pm, Webster Library
Join us on Tuesday afternoons for a fun chance to socialize with other kids from the community! Toys are provided. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. *Take care to supervise children at all times.
9/4, 9/18, 9/25: Storymakers and Shakers
4pm, 67th Street Library
In this exciting program for early learners, caregivers and children will become familiar with concepts of story building, how music relates to literacy development, and how to use visual and auditory cues to visualize a story outside of a book! Every session will include a read aloud, a hands-on activity and wonderful tips for parents to make stories come to life! Workshop series is FREE. Space is limited, so please register in advance at the library.
9/5, 9/26: Music Makers Design Lab
3:30pm, Webster Library
In this interactive, four-part program, children in grades K-5 will explore the mechanics behind music as they learn how percussion, string, and wind instruments, as well as the human voice, are used to produce dynamic sounds and rhythms. Kids will discover diverse instruments through hands-on exploration, videos, images, and demonstrations as they identify and investigate the functions of their individual parts. Participants will be able to apply what they have learned about how instruments work in a variety of different challenges.
9/6: Family Storytime
11am / 11:45am, Webster Library
Toddlers from birth to 3 years and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, finger plays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. There is a limit of 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets are given out the morning of the program on a first come, first serve basis. Times of the programs are approximate.
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28: Puzzle Fun for Kids
3pm, Yorkville Library, Children’s Room
Come to the library for some puzzles and fun! This program is great for all ages.
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29: Kids Coloring Club
10am, Yorkville Library, Children’s Room
Join us every Saturday morning from 10am-12pm for our Kids' Coloring Club -- children of all ages are invited to color coloring sheets featuring their favorite characters, seasonal designs, and more. Feel free to bring your favorite coloring book!
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29: Read to our New York Therapy Dog
10:30am, Webster Library
Come read to our therapy dog Tugboat! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Pre-registration is required for each 15-minute slot and opens 1 week in advance. For ages 5 and up.
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29: Read to our New York Therapy Dog
11am, Yorkville Library
Come read to our therapy dog Fritz! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Pre-registration is required for each 15-minute slot and opens 1 week in advance. For ages 5 and up. Available every Saturday in the children's story time room.
9/10, 9/17, 9/24: Toddler Play/Story Time
11:30am, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Toddlers from 18-36 months old (Walkers) and their parents/caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes, and meet other toddlers in the neighborhood. Programs are first come, first served, space is limited Please note: There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is limited. First come, first served.
9/10, 9/17, 9/24:LEGO Building Workshop
4pm, 96th Street Library
Come and build with LEGOs in the library.
9/10: Preschool STEAM: Pirates
4pm, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math! In this series, we will explore different areas of STEAM through read-alouds, group demonstrations, and hands-on activities. This month's theme is pirates! For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Registration required; limited to 12 children. Please register in person or by calling 212-744-5824.
9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26: Read to Lola, the New York therapy Dog!
4:30pm, Yorkville Library, Children's Room
Come read to our therapy dog Lola. These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Pre-registration is required for each 15-minute slot and opens 1 week in advance. For ages 5 and up. Available every Wednesday in the children's story time room.
9/13, 9/20, 9/27: Preschool Storytime
4pm, Yorkville Library, Children’s Room
Come meet your friends at the library and listen to some of your favorite picture books. It's a great way to end a busy day. Ages 3 and older.
9/20, 9/27: Family Storytime
11am / 11:30am / 11:45am, Webster Library
Toddlers from birth to 3 years and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. There is a limit of 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets are given out the morning of the program on a first come, first serve basis. Times of the programs are approximate.
9/21: Children’s Storytime
10:30, 421 East 61st Street
Take a break and welcome Autumn with kids’ storytime. Listen to stories about the changing seasons and hunt for flowers and leaves inside and outside the museum. After, make a leaf rubbing to take home.
Free for children and caregivers. Ages 2-6.
9/24: Kid Flicks
4pm, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Join us in our community room for our children's film showing. Watch short films based on popular picture books. The perfect way to meet up with friends and end a busy day. All films subject to last minute substitutions. Showing: Picnic, Mickey's Trailer and The Caterpillar & The Polliwog.
COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR ADULTS
9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29: CHAIR YOGA
11:00-12:00am.
St. Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street.
Improve of your flexibility with seated and standing Yoga exercises.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25: Adult Coloring
11am, Roosevelt Island Library / 96th Street Library
Looking for a new way to relax? Enjoy the sublime pleasure of coloring. Coloring sheets, Crayons, coloring pencils, and reading materials will be provided to participants by the library.
9/4: Storymakers and Shakers
11:30am, Webster Library
In this exciting program for early learners, caregivers and children will become familiar with concepts of story building, how music relates to literacy development, and how to use visual and auditory cues to visualize a story outside of a book! Every session will include a read aloud, a hands-on activity and wonderful tips for parents to make stories come to life! Workshop series is FREE. Space is limited, so please register in advance at the library.
9/4: Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series: Strokes
5:30pm, 96th Street Library PS98
According to the centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stroke kills approximately 140,000 Americans annually-the equivalent of 1 out of every 20 deaths. Come join us for a talk exploring modifiable risk factors, signs, symptoms, and the latest treatments available, during the Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series at the 96th Street Library.
9/4: Book Discussion Group
6:30pm, Roosevelt Island Library
Join us to discuss A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick. About the book: In this semi-autobiographical novel, Dick looks back on his own drug abuse and his own friends who he lost to drugs. By turns thrilling, mind-bending, laugh-out-loud funny, and heart-wrenchingly sad, A Scanner Darkly is an award-winning book made into a cult film and may just be Dick's best novel.
9/4: PET CLUB SOCIAL
1:30pm-2:30pm, Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street. RSVP.
How to Care for Your Pet in an Emergency.
9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26: Learn to Play Chess for Adults
2pm, Webster Library
Learn to play the most popular game ever: A game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
9/5: Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series: Breast Cancer
5:30pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
1 in 8 woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, the second leading cause of cancer death in women. 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes. Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,470 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 460 will die each year. Join us at the Webster Library to learn the signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention options available!
9/6: eBook Help
11am, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Get one-on-one help downloading library books and audiobooks via our SimplyE, 3M and OverDrive platforms. Please bring your phone, tablet or e-Reading device. Registration is required. Please sign up personally at Yorkville Library or call 212-744-5824. There are only three individual slots available, for 15 minutes each.
9/6: 1-on-1 Tech Help
12pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
Work one-on-one with a staff member. Use this time to improve Internet skills, navigate emails or Microsoft Office, or bring in your device for an e-reading tutorial. Space is limited to 6 20-minute slots per session. Phone or in-person
9/6: Film- No More Orchids (1932) & White Woman (1933)
2pm, 96th Street Library
NO MORE ORCHIDS (1932) 71 min., b&w, Walter Lang, Dir. Starring Carole Lombard, Lyle Talbot. A spoiled heiress falls in love with a struggling lawyer, despite her arranged marriage to a European prince. ADMISSION FREE
WHITE WOMAN (1933) -- [starts at 3:10 PM] 68 min., b&w, Stuart Hoffenstein, Dir. Starring Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton. A nightclub singer marries a rich plantation owner only to find out he is cruel, vicious, and insanely jealous. ADMISSION FREE
9/6: Prostate Cancer Support Group
12pm, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Rockefeller Research Laboratories
This program is for people who have been treated for cancer. No observers, please, without prior approval.
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28: STRENGTHEN AND TONE YOUR MUSCLES AND BONES
10:30am-11:30am,Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street.
Safe, gentle exercise, using weights, if desired.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28: ITALIAN CLASS.
11:30-12:30 Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28: Learn to Play Chess at Webster
3pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
Are you a chess champion? You want to show off your best moves against other chess fans? Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time Fridays at 3 p.m. Learn how to play, practice your skills, or to play a game. All materials will be provided, and an experienced instructor Timothy Mobley will lead the group. Led by Timothy Mobley.
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29: English Conversation Group
11am, 67th Street Library
Talk with native speakers and other language learners about current events, New York City, family life, holidays, and much more. For adults 16 years old or older. This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their skills.
9/8: WWI Film Series: The Garden Party
2pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
Commemorate the centennial of the end of World War I with Webster Library! Join us for The Garden Party. This adaptation of the Mansfield story is transferred from post-World War I England to post-World War II New England. Elaborate preparations are made for an afternoon garden party when word comes that a neighboring farmer has been killed in an accident. The shy, adolescent girl wants to cancel the party but her mother refuses.
9/8,9/9 Gracie Square Art Show, Presented by the Carl Schurz Conservancy
10am-5pm Carl Schurz Park, 86th Street and East End Avenue
Over 100 artists will be present - see more at
www.graciesquareartshow.com/
Food and beverages by Yura.
9/10, 9/17, /9/24: MAH JONG: Mondays,
1:30pm-3:30pm. Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street
Introductory classes, with instructor, to this popular game.Openings for new players available.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/10 , 9/17, 9/24: TAI-CHI Tuesdays
3:00pm - 4:00pm, Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street
Ancient movements and balance to strengthen legs,ankles, knees, and hips.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/10, 9/17, 9/24: CELL PHONE CLASSES
3:15pm-4:00pm. Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street. RSVP required.
One-on-one help to master your cell phone or smartphone.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/10, 9/17, 9/24: Petite Picasso
4pm, 96th Street Library
Read aloud and messy art projects for young children. Wear your art clothes. Smocks will be provided. Limited to 24 participants.
9/10, 9/17, 9/24: Hands-On Science: Teen Jam Session
4pm, Roosevelt Island Library
Turn up the music with these teen programs! Each program comes with the equipment needed for you to tackle STEM and music during this summer! Workshop series is FREE.
9/10, 9/24: Art Buffet
4pm, Webster Library
Let your imagination run wild! Join us for an hour of uninterrupted, creative fun. Pick and choose from our craft supplies to make a masterpiece to take home.
9/10:Mystery Mondays: The Beloveds by Maureen Lindley
4pm, 67th Street Library
Join us to discuss The Beloveds by Maureen Lindley. About the book: Oh, to be a Beloved--one of those lucky people for whom nothing ever goes wrong. Everything falls into their laps without effort: happiness, beauty, good fortune, allure. Betty Stash is not a Beloved--but her little sister, the delightful Gloria, is. She's the one with the golden curls and sunny disposition and captivating smile, the one whose best friend used to be Betty's, the one whose husband should have been Betty's.
9/10, 9/17, 9/26: Yorkville Writing Circle
5pm, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Want to meet local writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Read original work to get and give feedback? Then come to the biweekly meetings of the Yorkville Writing Circle! Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. No sign-ups required. For adults (ages 18 and up) For more information, please email:
YorkvilleWritingCircle@gmail.com
9/10,9/17,9/24 -,9/12,9/19,9/26 FREE & LOW-COST DANCE-EXERCISE CLASSES Open to All (Including Older Adults & Cancer Patients/Survivors)
10:00 am – 11:00 am, John Jay Park E. 76th St. (Cherokee Pl. & FDR)
9/11: Free Prostate Cancer Screening
7am, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, F206
11th Annual FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING for men aged 40-75 who have never been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Screening includes a PSA blood test and a prostate (DRE) exam.
9/12: Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board Meeting
6:00pm-8:00 pm Manhattan Borough President's Office 1 Center Street, 19th Floor.
The Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (MSWAB) is a volunteer citizens advisory board dedicated to helping NYC achieve its zero waste goals. We advise the Manhattan Borough President, City Council, City Administration and others on policies and programs regarding the development, promotion and operation of the City’s waste prevention, reuse and recycling programs.
- Bring a photo ID and leave extra time to get through security
- Bring snacks and your own water bottle if you'd like
- Metal detectors and x-ray: DO NOT BRING sharp objects like scissors or other items that might be temporarily confiscated
9/12: Blood Drive at Weill Cornell
11am, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we recognize the significant role of blood donations in caring for our patients and others in the community. We are proud to partner with the New York Blood Center to host blood drive days, whereby all NYP campuses host blood drives on the same day. The hospitals goal is to collect 360 units of blood across the enterprise. Walk-ins are welcome, or to make an appointment, please visit http://tinyurl.com/nypgives
9/12, 9/19, 9/26: Preschool Storytime
10:30am / 11:15am, 96th Street Library
Stories, fingerplays, and movement for preschoolers.
9/12: Storytime Fun
11am, Webster Library
Join Lex, children from birth to 3 years, and their parents/caregivers for interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. There is a limit of 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets are given out the morning of the program on a first come, first serve basis. Times of the programs are approximate.
9/12, 9/26: Adult One-on-One Computer Help Workshop
11:30am, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Work one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Improve Internet skills, create, and use e-mail, cell phone help, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point). Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration required in person or by phone at 212.744.5824. Seating is Limited
9/13, 9/20, 9/27: Chair Yoga Alexander Technique
10:00-11:00am,Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street
Improve of your flexibility with seated and standing Yoga exercises.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/13: Family Storytime
11am, Webster Library
Toddlers from birth to 3 years and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, finger plays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. There is a limit of 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets are given out the morning of the program on a first come, first serve basis. Times of the programs are approximate.
9/13: Family Storytime
11:30am / 11:45am, Webster Library
Toddlers from birth to 3 years and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. There is a limit of 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets are given out the morning of the program on a first come, first serve basis. Times of the programs are approximate.
9/13: Computer Basics
12pm, Webster Library Auditorium
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.
9/13, 9/27F: eBook Help
2pm, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Get one-on-one help downloading library books and audio books via our SimplyE, 3M and OverDrive platforms. Please bring your phone, tablet or e-Reading device. Registration is required. Please sign up personally at Yorkville Library or call 212-744-5824. There are only three individual slots available, for 15 minutes each.
9/13, 9/20, 9/27: DANCE
4:00pm-5:00pm, Church of the Holy Trinity, 341 East 87th Street. Bring a friend! RSVP
Join Alex, our excellent instructor, for an hour of dance.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/14: FLU SHOTS
10:30-2:00. Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street on the lower level.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get ahead of the fall rush.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/14: Legal Clinic Volunteers of Legal Service
2:00 pm BURDEN CENTER FOR THE AGING 415 East 73rd Street (bet. 1st and York)
9/14: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden: Lunchtime Lecture: Education in the Early 19th-Century
12:30pm, 421 East 61st Street
During this time of expansive commercial growth and immigration in New York City this country’s greatness increasingly rested on a well-educated citizenry, starting with our nation’s children. This period saw the development of public schools. Hear how our younger New Yorkers learned while living in the city. Bring your lunch. Liquid refreshments served and included with admission.
9/15: Volunteer Gardening
9:30am, Carl Schurz Park
The Carl Schurz Park Volunteer Gardeners are an adult group that meets monthly to work in the park. Students or children who wish to participate must be accompanied by adults or parents who work along with them.
9/15: Mostly Clubs: A Morning Stroll
10:30am, Meeting point will be provided upon registration
As the 19
th century came to a close, many exclusive Manhattan clubs moved northward to the Upper East Side within walking distance of members' homes. This walking tour led by architectural historian Matt Postal will consider this trend through various distinguished examples, viewing grand and elegant purpose-built clubhouses that were designed by McKim Mead & White, Delano & Aldrich, and Thomas Harlan Ellett, as well as handsome residences that were converted to club use in the mid-20
th century. Highlights will include the Cosmopolitan, Grolier, Knickerbocker, and Union Clubs, among others.
9/17: Storymakers and Shakers
4pm, Yorkville Library
In this exciting program for early learners, caregivers and children will become familiar with concepts of story building, how music relates to literacy development, and how to use visual and auditory cues to visualize a story outside of a book! Every session will include a read aloud, a hands-on activity and wonderful tips for parents to make stories come to life!
9/17: Breast Cancer Support Group
2:30pm, Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Cancer, Room 243-A
This program is for people who have been treated for cancer. No observers, please, without prior approval.
9/17: Isha Foundation: Meditation for Relaxation
5:30pm, Webster Library
The Isha Foundation brings Meditation for Relaxation to the Webster Library! This session offers simple but powerful practices involving the breath, as well as a guided meditation to bring stability, balance and a deep sense of relaxation to both body and mind. No prior meditation experience needed. Please arrive on an empty stomach condition. Registration Required. Register on InnerEngineering.com/YogaForSuccess For more information please call (646)926-3804 or email
NewYork@ishausa.org
9/17, 9/24, 92nd Street Y -FREE & LOW-COST DANCE-EXERCISE CLASSES Open to All
2:00 – 3:00 pm 1395 Lexington Ave
Register with 92Y: 212-415-5500
9/18: Lung Cancer Support Group
11:30am, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 11th Floor Conference Room
This program is for people who have been treated for cancer. No observers, please, without prior approval.
9/18: MEDICATIONS AS WE AGE.
1:30-2:30. Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street.
Dr. Eris Cani will talk about how to take medicines.
Brought to you by Health Advocates for Older People
9/18: Making Comics 101
4pm, Roosevelt Island Library
A rundown on today's comics industry and what you need to get a comic book made. Basic character design, themes, targeting audiences, genres, scripting, writing, drawing, inking and printing will be touched upon as the students create their own premise and story 'bible' (a document full of ideas, the story pitch, and character model sheets used to promote their idea). For ages 13-18 years old. Presented by Ivan Velez.
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, Adult Stem Workshops
12pm, 67th Street Library
Having Fun With Science Wednesdays, 12 PM – 1 PM First Come, First Served Program is for Adults Conduction of science experiments allow not only for an individual’s natural curiosity to shine through, but also for “scientists” to better understand the world around them and the natural laws by which the world functions. Experiments will call for the “scientists” to hypothesize about what they predict will happen and to teach “investigators” how to be capable of finding solutions to big problems.
9/20: eBook Help
12pm, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Get one-on-one help downloading library books and audiobooks via our SimplyE, 3M and OverDrive platforms. Please bring your phone, tablet or e-Reading device. Registration is required. Please sign up personally at Yorkville Library or call 212-744-5824. There are only three individual slots available, for 15 minutes each.
9/20, 9/27: Introduction to the Internet
12pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
This two-part workshop will teach you: How to define the internet and what it can be used for, how to recognize and use hardware and software to access the internet, how to break down a web address , how to use browsers such as Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox, how to use search engines, and how to sign up for and use email.
9/20: Film: The Canterville Ghost (1944)
2pm, 96th Street Library
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST (1944) 95 min., b&w, Jules Dassin, Dir. Starring Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O’Brien. For 300 years the ghost of Simon de Canterville, entombed alive by his father for cowardice, has been roaming his castle in search of a kinsman to free him by performing a brave deed. ADMISSION FREE.
9/20: Clean Community Presentation
6pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
Do you want to learn about safe and effective methods for rat prevention? Hear from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on rat prevention and the New York City Department of Sanitation on the issue of clean streets and sidewalks.
9/20: Book Discussion: Old Fifth, by Jane Gardam
6:30pm, Roosevelt Island Library
Come join neighbors and discuss Jane Gardam’s book, Old Fifth.
9/22: Film: Good Morning, Babylon
2pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
Commemorate the centennial of the end of World War I with Webster Library! Join us for Good Morning, Babylon. In 1915, Andrea and Nicola, two Italian brothers, skilled in the restoration of cathedrals, leave their native country in search of wealth in America. Their search ultimately leads them to Hollywood where they design sets for films. Then tragedy and war tears them apart, only to reunite them in World War I.
9/22: Career Transition: Job Search 101
2pm, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Speaker, trainer, and certified professional coach, Barbara Phillips, will help you get greater clarity on key elements of the job search process and explain key tools for finding a “best fit” job. You will learn: • Key elements of an effective job search strategy • The importance of “knowing yourself”: strengths, passions and values • Tips for defining and communicating "your brand" • Research and networking strategies • Tips on designing a high-impact resume.
9/25: Amazing Aeneid Reading Group
4pm, Roosevelt Island Library
Learn about Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid, in a six part course. We'll discuss issues such as war, nationalism and the epic tradition.
9/25: NAMI Public Education
5pm, 67th Street Library
Learn about mental health services available in NYC schools for children ages 4-21 and how to access them. Presented by Lisa Krizman—MSW, retired Special Education Law Attorney, and parent Limited Seating RSVP at naminyc.org or call (212) 684-3264
9/25: Screening of Historic Signs and Storefronts of Yorkville: Reminders of an Immigrant Enclave
6pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
Join Webster Library and the Historic Districts Council for the public release of Historic Signs and Storefronts of Yorkville: Reminders of an Immigrant Enclave, a filmed walking tour that celebrates the history and heritage of our neighborhood.
9/26: Refresh & De-Stress
12:30pm,
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Cayuga Room
Learn simple and effective self-care tools for daily wellbeing that can be done during the work day, while commuting or at home.
9/26: Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of Yorkville
5:30pm, Meeting point will be provided upon registration
Who lives in Yorkville? What makes a neighborhood come to life? Join noted hospitality professional Angela Christensen for an early evening walk as we uncover what makes Yorkville tick. Cultural centers and old-world family businesses have shaped Yorkville into a diverse enclave within a residential neighborhood. We will experience the flavor and charm of this neighborhood with treats along the way including the surprising location of an Andy Warhol studio. On our stroll we pass places of interest that will include: Budapest Café, Czech Consulate, Orwashers Bakery, Schaller & Weber, Suburban Hook & Ladder Company No. 13, and the Hungarian Cultural Center.
9/27: The Peggy Rockefeller Concerts
7:30pm, Rockefeller University, Caspary Auditorium
Come to the Peggy Rockefeller Concerts. Telegraph Quartet with James Austin Smith. Instruments include, Violins, Viola, Cello and Oboe.
9/27: Business Planning Basics
1pm, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Learn about the key components of a strong business plan in just three hours! This course will teach you how to organize your business idea into a structured plan, identify and promote your business to potential customers, fulfill the legal requirements of starting your business, and develop your financial projections. You will learn about: Components of a strong business plan Interconnectivity of marketing, finance, human resources and operations; Strategies for reaching your target customers; and more.
9/27: Film: It Started with Eve (1941)
2pm, 96th Street Library
IT STARTED WITH EVE (1941) 90 min., b&w, Henry Koster, Dir. Starring Deanna Durbin, Charles Laughton, Robert Cummings. In order to please his dying father, a man convinces a hat-check girl to impersonate his fiancée, but complications arise when the father's health suddenly improves. ADMISSION FREE.
9/27: Movie: A Scanner Darkly
6pm, Roosevelt Island Library
9/29: SAT Practice Exam
10am, Yorkville Library, Meeting Room
Take a full-length practice test under timed conditions. A proctored practice exam will help your child build testing endurance and give you a real-time snapshot of their testing performance. To register: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/137966/ or contact Elizabeth Willard at 917-983-9069 and elizabeth.willard@revolutionprep.com.
9/29: Movie: Tomb Raiders
2pm, Webster Library, Auditorium
Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished years earlier. Hoping to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance, Croft embarks on a perilous journey to his last-known destination -- a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan.