Laugh with comedian Jo Firestone and the Greenwich House Older Adult Comedians Register for Zoom class
Join charismatic actor and teacher Leo Schaff as he brings life to Shakespeare! Act out a selected play, scene by scene with insights into Bard’s language, characters, historical context, and eternal relevance. All with the wit of a thespian, and the passionate reverence of a perpetual student! Register for Zoom class
Walking class will meet every Monday to take walks around the West and East Village area. The class will walk for 30 minutes.
Award-winning composer, pianist & choral director, John Tafone will teach you how to hit all the highs and lows!
This program is a great fit for those who have have retired and want to reenter the workforce, been out of the workforce for some time, want to build on current skills and wish to return to work, want to understand the basics of how to reenter today’s job market, or those who want one-on-one […]
Originating in the temples of South India, Bharatanatyam consists of a rich vocabulary of facial expressions, hand gestures, narration, storytelling, and percussive. Members will start with gentle warmup of the hands, fingers, arms, and legs. A final presentation will be held on June 5th, 2023
Are you considering exploring a new career, finding a meaningful volunteer experience, discovering a new hobby, or pursuing an unfulfilled dream, Explore Your Future is for you! The Explore Your Future workshop is designed to help you chart a path to a fulfilling future. Through interactive exercises and lively discussions, you will be guided to […]
An workshop will help you understand the basics of computer usage, including utilizing the keyboard and shortcuts, email, search, and basic functions. Led by Instructor Avi Green.
Meet with our community health partners to ask questions and learn from presentations including- Living with dementia Heart health Stress Management Oral health and more With HIGN and NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Mount Sinai of Beth Israel
Meet with our community health partners to ask questions and learn from presentations including-Living with dementia Heart health Stress management Oral health and more With HIGN and NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Mount Sinai of Beth Israel
Meet with our community health partners to ask questions and learn from presentations including-Living with dementia Heart health, Stress management, Oral health, and more. With HIGN and NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Mount Sinai of Beth Israel
Don’t exercise at home or alone! Instead, come to the Center to be motivated and cheered on by your fellow members.
Meet with our community health partners to ask questions and learn from presentations including- Living with dementia Heart health Stress Management Oral health and more With HIGN and NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Mount Sinai of Beth Israel
Weekly discussions on Financial Education for Adults Register for Zoom Class
Meet with our community health partners to ask questions and learn from presentations including- Living with dementia Heart health Stress Management Oral health and more With HIGN and NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Mount Sinai of Beth Israel
Wake up your joints and muscles by reducing tension and stiffness. This class promotes flexibility and strength with the use of floor, seated or standing positions. Work at a pace that’s right for you by addressing back, knees and shoulder tension. Register for Zoom class
For creative writing, students will write their own story based on a theme, for example, love, fear, anxiety, hope, heroism etc. and serve as the subject of an in-person discussion.
We made it through the first few weeks of daylight savings! If you’re someone who needs time to adjust to the new time schedule, we get it. Beginning March 28, we’re offering a 10-week program to let your creativity shine on like the daylight hours! In this program, you are invited to: Dream up and […]
Instruction provided by member Hilda Dunne. No supplies needed, we will provide you with fabric and needles.
This workshop gives instructions on how to use or improve your skills in Microsoft Word and create documents such as cover letters, resumes, and standard business letters. This is the first of a four part series that builds upon skills to teach the basics and some advanced topics of Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Ability to use […]
A low impact workout that’s easy to follow and great for all levels Register for Zoom Class
This type of method is an exercise therapy in which participants are led through varied patterns of body movement with the aim of improving motor performance. Register for Zoom class
Qi Gong is a sequence of movements which collects, generates, and circulates chi (vital life energy) This form sits or stands in one place and ultimately moves every joint in the body, mind and spirit.
A classical ballet class designed for the older "artiste", no dance experience is necessary. In the grand tradition of trocks, the class will celebrate moments of hilarity and breathtaking beauty.
Meet with Kay to discuss any of your financial inquiries. Email Kay in advance kferguson@greenwichhouse.org
Let’s Jam is a weekly gathering of musicians and appreciative audience members. The musicians are accomplished acoustic instrumentalists who support one another in playing and singing covers of popular songs. We invite you to play, sing along, or listen to some good tunes. Led by our friends Hellen and Harvey.
Gentle exercises designed to enhance strength, balance and overall fitness. All levels welcome!
Join us for a series of informal art talks, featuring a wide variety of art and artists from diverse cultures and eras. The floor is always open to discussion! Led by artist, Robert Bunkin
Low-impact movements through balance, strength and flexibility Register for Zoom Class
Understand how earning money can affect your benefits and determine if it’s the right time to retire or unretire! Led by Financial Educator Allan Torrey
Free your thoughts in this class by writing a poem for yourself or someone you care about, with “fragment gathering” exercises
Gentle exercises designed to improve balance and flexibility! With Instructor JaZell
Explore memoir themes, understand the difference between a memoir and biography, write with authenticity and honesty, and more!
Learn acting and improv while creating an original play. Led by Greenwich House Music School’s Theater Coordinator, Nicole Kontolefa Register for Zoom Class
Our Stuyvesant High School Tech Mentors are super helpful in assisting our members with their technological needs
An important yet forgetful tool in helping us stay fluid! Stretch at your own pace with instruction led by Sofi.
Tech volunteers are readily available to assist our older adult members with their technological needs.
This 4-part workshop series gives basic instructions on how to navigate Microsoft Excel, entering and analyzing data, formatting text and headings, organizing a workbook, formulas, inserting charts, saving and printing, and more! This is the first of a four part series to learn Microsoft Excel. Each class builds upon the previous to learn the basics […]
Dances for a Variable Population offers the benefit of moving all bodies in one motion through a gentle dance ritual by learning from your fellow members
Don’t exercise at home or alone! Instead, come to the Center to be motivated and cheered on by your fellow members.
An interactive workshop where you’ll learn to make books of recipes and remedies! Learn to bind different books and make beautiful prints. Supplies are provided. Led by Roni Gross, book artist and SU-CASA artist participant.
Bat the birdie around in this easy and fun game! Great for exercise and socialization. 4 racquets are available for use at a time, we encourage our members to step up the competition with a fun tournament!
Every Friday, learn how to play guitar with lessons instructed by Halley. Guitars are provided for use, or feel free to bring your own. All levels of experience are welcome to come jam!
Tech Volunteers are readily available to assist our members with their technological needs
Learn the simple and easy style of Japanese folk dance, Bon Odori! Bon Odori is traditionally performed in Japan to welcome back ancestors during the Summer Bon Season. This lively dance will inspire movement and imagination beyond the course itself. Kevin Suzuki began his education in Japanese folk dance at the age of five, […]
This will be an informal discussion group covering current events. Topics will be selected from the news headlines of the previous week or from circumstances affecting the membership of the Center on the Square.
Qi Gong is a sequence of movements which collects, generates, and circulates chi (vital life energy) This form sits or stands in one place and ultimately moves every joint in the body, mind and spirit.
Come Sweat, dance and have fun by learning exciting new dance moves! Dancing improves brain health, flexibility, minimizes stress and boosts your energy.
Every Saturday, members are transported virtually to new and exotic places. Members have the opportunity of "visiting" places they've never been, evoking curiosity or nostalgic memories. Virtual tours are followed by a short discussion, open to all comments, questions and observations.
Greenwich House programs have reached 60,000 New Yorkers in need since the pandemic began. Help us do even more in the year ahead!