Goal Setting for the Golden Years Discuss how to set personal goals for hobbies, travel, or learning new skills, emphasizing the joy of lifelong growth.

Join Daniela in this series of classes, which will focus on different wellness topics. Daniela attends Capella University and is currently a Social Work Intern. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, crocheting, and looking for new ways to stay active.

This class focuses on the history of people and finding out about your ancestry. How did your families live, shop, work, play, go to school? Everyone has a backstory and we’ll learn what makes everyone’s family so interesting and share stories so everyone can learn and appreciate.

Victoria is a Genealogist and founder/creator of The Genealogy Tree House website. She teaches and guides seniors who want to begin researching and documenting their family trees both online and manually. She previously spent 35 years in administrative management managing working in many different fields including medical, real estate, finance, construction, and retail.

This game will be based on the TV show "What's My Line?". Everyone will get a chance to ask questions to the person whose job they are trying to guess. The person with the "job" can only answer "yes" or "no" to the questions.

The person asking the question will get to keep asking as long as they get "yes" answers to their questions. They will stop when they get a "No" answer and the next person will ask questions. The group will get up to 10 "no" answers to guess their profession to win the game. This is a chance to give your inquisitive minds a real workout!

Dave was formerly a Radiation Therapy Physicist. He loves a variety of gambling games including Poker & Blackjack, as it incorporates memory, psychology, and logic into an interactive group where everyone is an equal and he's happy to share that with the enliveo group!

Join Charles for a lot of musical potpourri and a little of “other”! The musical content will include some basic teaching of how to play a piano, singing as a group, viewing music videos to include songs and teaching about music. Then, if time, Charles takes class requests and will devote some time to discussing or finding interesting things on the internet. Enjoy the Entertainment hour!

Charles has always been a music lover and his earliest memories of loving music are hearing his beloved Mom humming, singing and listening to a transistor radio, challenging as it was to tune in to a radio station. Today he wants to bring joy to you by helping you to build a simple toolbox for playing the piano (a super user friendly and approachable instrument), that will enable them to play a lot of song as well as just enjoy the pleasures of singing and listening to Music!

Technology can be confusing for people who didn't grow up using it on a day-to-day basis! This class is meant to be a place for beginners (although people of all levels are welcome) to introduce themselves to tools and tips as taught by someone who grew up in the smartphone generation. Learn about using technology, from the basics of Gmail and Spotify to tips on online safety and more!

Cindy is a student at Cornell University from NYC. In her free time, she is passionate about cooking, eating the food she cooks, and contemplating the existentialism of life.

Deborah will be the substitute Hostess for Ross during Jan. 2025 as he takes a vacation. Please join Deborah for a fun evening and share a fantastic life story that needs to be told.

In this series of classes, we look at the memories of our lives. We explore the questions, both big and small. All of our lives are so different, and we celebrate how different we each are. Our classes usually have a shorter, more straightforward question first and then a more involved question afterward. All of us share our stories. There are lots of smiles and laughter.

Discover the art of chess with Benjamin and fellow students as your guides! Each class begins with a brief introduction, after which you'll move into separate 'breakout rooms,' where individual students will lead you through the intricacies of chess piece movements. Not only is chess a delightful pastime, but it also nurtures memory, logic, and fosters social connections. So, get ready for some fun!

Benjamin and his friends are passionate about chess, often competing in tournaments. Benjamin, in particular, is the driving force behind 'Chess in the Homes,' an intergenerational chess program. He and most of his fellow chess enthusiasts who facilitate VSC classes attend Stuyvesant High School.

Join Josh for early standards, classic folk songs, and other laid-back acoustic music from across the ages, plus some stories that tie them all together. The child of a high school band director, Josh was raised in a musical family, taking up piano and drums before age 5.

A multi-instrumentalist today, he mostly plays guitar and sings, which he often does for his two young children. Josh lives in Los Angeles and volunteers regularly with Musicians On Call. He loves to share music with the world and hopes you'll join him for a fun hour of songs!

Join Cheryl, Ron, and volunteers as they showcase their furry friends. Enjoy their antics, cuteness, and tricks. They're waiting for you to have a great time! CJ will be hosting calls with her special little dog, Lucy! They are a therapy dog team that loves serving others virtually and in person.

Lucy is an AKC Distinguished Therapy Dog and a trickster! She also has the AKC Performer Elite title (highest level). They are excited to host these virtual pet therapy calls with VSC and look forward to having fun visits with you! Ron will be hosting or co-hosting with his dogs, Snow & Rosie - a sure good time!

This class will explore the concept of a growth mindset and help rediscover your passion for learning and growth. We’ll discuss practical strategies to stay curious, resilient, and confident in facing new experiences, fostering both personal and community growth.

Learn about practical & proven tools to cultivate well-being and improve happiness in your everyday life. From tips on creating habits to build positive emotions to developing resilience skills to deal with stress and challenges that arise in everyday life, this class will help you find ways to have a more positive mindset.

Callie received her certificate in Positive Psychology in 2017. During the pandemic, she began hosting online workshops and presentations for individuals and small groups. She is a NYC native, a graduate of CUNY, and a media professional. She’s also a lifelong learner interested in growth & transformation and passionate about helping others find ways to positively improve their everyday lives.

Maegan White leads a weekly evening class on Women Leaders of the World. She is an editor and French translator by profession, allowing her to work with writers, artists, nonprofits, and businesses worldwide. Her work combines two passions: helping people build relationships through communication and learning new things.

Maegan moved to NYC in 2011 for the Publishing and Digital Media program at NYU. She was excited to discover an online community center for older adults--something she had longed to see in her home city of Montreal while working for HelpAge Canada.

She has been leading VSC classes ever since and cherishes the bond she shares with the participants over women leaders throughout history and their influence on our lives today. She loves to spend time in nature and has two small dogs, Cindy and Tucker (who sometimes pop in on classes!)

Join Steve for this timely talk on LBJ vs RFK: Their Feud and Its Impact on American Politics.. Steve has been teaching American History with VSC since 2018. He has had a varied career as a lawyer, Peace Corps Volunteer, and educator. He taught high school social studies in New York City and retired in 2023 from working in administration with the NYC Department of Education, working with high schools in the Bronx. Steve is married with two grown sons, two dogs, and three cats!

This workshop covers modern hearing aid technology, including types, key features, AI advancements, setup, device pairing, troubleshooting, and selection tips to enhance hearing and independence. Join Johanna of Smarter Service for Tech tips, including using your device, surfing the internet, using Email, and many more relevant tips to keep up with today's technology trends.

Johanna has over a decade of experience in the tech industry and is passionate about helping older adults navigate and build confidence with technology. Originally from Texas—a place she still fondly calls home—Johanna now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband of over 12 years and their three beautiful children. When she's not spending time with her family, Johanna enjoys baking and decorating cakes!

In this presentation, we will provide an introduction to elder abuse, including the signs and risk factors of abuse. We will discuss the various types of abuse, such as physical, emotional, financial exploitation, neglect, and sexual abuse. We will discuss prevention and what to do if abuse occurs. Finally, we will wrap up the presentation by sharing tools from the National Center on Elder Abuse and highlighting local resources.

Kimmy Moon, MPH, is the Deputy Director at the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), housed at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. With a deep commitment to violence prevention, aging, and urban community health, she directs awareness campaigns, oversees the Center’s webinar and podcast programming, mentors students, and nurtures valuable collaborations with national partners. In her personal time, she serves as a Korean language-bank volunteer supporting limited-English-speaking survivors of relationship violence and sexual assault.

Join Barry to look at and discuss paintings, sculpture, and decorative art in and around New York, the museums, and other places in which they are found. Our goal is to learn a bit more about art and enjoy it a lot.

Barry is a retired attorney, who has since March 2020 taught the VSC's “Exploring and Enjoying Art” class. He had been a volunteer at ArtWorks NYC, giving virtual art classes to NYC 4th graders and conducting tours at the Metropolitan Museum.

Take a virtual trip to the casino and try your luck at beating the dealer at blackjack (same as 21). The first 6 players who sign in will get a seat at the table and get a chance to be the big winner! Please read the rules for playing under the "Materials" tab before coming to class. You are more than welcome to come and just watch to get familiar with the rules.

Dave was formerly a Radiation Therapy Physicist. He loves a variety of gambling games, including Poker and blackjack, as they incorporate memory, psychology, and logic into an interactive group where everyone is equal, and he's happy to share that with the VSC group!

The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education is a powerful and revolutionary approach to improving one's life. It uses gentle, mindful movement to bring new awareness and possibility into every aspect of one's life. Developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, the Feldenkrais Method has helped millions of people worldwide.

Stacia Gallagher is a skilled teacher of movement with 35+ years of teaching in the movement industry; after a series of car accidents and work-related injuries, she turned her attention to mindful movement practices to help herself cope with the lasting effects of the injuries and to address her physical discomfort to age gracefully with less pain.

She is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, providing Awareness Through Movement classes and Functional Integration® lessons in her private practice in Baltimore County, Maryland. She also maintains a private Pilates practice, training clients of all levels on all equipment.

Join Hannah to learn about unique bird behaviors and interactions between different bird species. We will talk about super-smart ravens, chickadees that form bird gangs, cuckoos that give their eggs to other birds to raise, and more. In addition to hearing stories of these fascinating bird behaviors, we will talk about what each bird looks like and where they live.

Hannah is a California native who now travels the world, guiding people on outdoor trips. She loves looking at and learning about birds, being outside, and sharing stories with others.

Join Jessica for an alternate week Trivia games series where you will explore different topics each week. From the golden moments of decades past to pop culture, history, and more, each session is designed to spark memories, challenge your knowledge, and create lively discussions. So brew your tea, gather your thoughts, and get ready to enjoy a fun hour of trivia with friends!

Jessica is an MSW student at Silberman School of Social Work, passionate about the field of social work and its potential to make a positive impact. A lifelong trivia enthusiast, she loves watching Jeopardy every night and enjoys playing trivia with her family. Jessica is excited to bring her love of trivia to this engaging and fun series.

Do you have a question about the VSC and how it works? Here is your chance to ask the VSC staff members. What can you do on the platform, and what resources are available to help you? Each week, you have the opportunity to ask one of the VSC team members!

Join Annemarie Mauro to learn about the detection, causes, risk factors, stages, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Annemarie is the Alzheimer's Association Community Educator Volunteer.

Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter: Across Nassau and Suffolk County, the Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter is here to help families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and those living with the disease.

We provide education and support, advocate for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia, and advance critical research to develop new treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Maegan White leads a weekly evening class on Women Leaders of the World. She is an editor and French translator by profession, allowing her to work with writers, artists, nonprofits, and businesses worldwide. Her work combines two passions: helping people build relationships through communication and learning new things.

Maegan moved to NYC in 2011 for the Publishing and Digital Media program at NYU. She was excited to discover an online community center for older adults--something she had longed to see in her home city of Montreal while working for HelpAge Canada.

She has been leading VSC classes ever since and cherishes the bond she shares with the participants over women leaders throughout history and their influence on our lives today. She loves to spend time in nature and has two small dogs, Cindy and Tucker (who sometimes pop in on classes!)

Alan leads classes combining history with literature and has thought-provoking conversations about both! Alan was a lawyer and an investment banker. In 2010 he obtained a Masters degree in Literature/History. He then also became an Author.

Join Johanna to learn about backups and why they’re important, tools for backing up data, and tips for making a plan and putting it in motion. This class will give much-needed info you didn't know you needed! Join Johanna of Smarter Service for Tech tips, including using your device, surfing the internet, using Email, and many more relevant tips to keep up with today's technology trends.

Johanna has over a decade of experience in the tech industry and is passionate about helping older adults navigate and build confidence with technology. Originally from Texas—a place she still fondly calls home—Johanna now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband of over 12 years and their three beautiful children. When she's not spending time with her family, Johanna enjoys baking and decorating cakes!

Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. The musical is told from the perspective of two witches, Elphaba and Galinda, before and after Dorothy's arrival in the Land of Oz.

Maddie Gwinner is a junior at the University of Arkansas majoring in Political Science and International Relations. Outside of the VSC, she’s on the Arkansas Alpha Delta Pi’s executive board and Vice President of her university’s Mock Trial program. Maddie has been performing in musicals for as long as she’s been able to walk, and she’s excited to share her passion for classic Broadway shows!

Are you surrounded by clutter? Either a little or a lot? Do you wish you could use your dining room table to eat off of and not be a catch-all for stuff? Then come to this class...and bring your clutter!

Felice will motivate you (who are we kidding, the push!) to start saying "Buh-bye!" to your clutter during class. She will also offer great tips for doing it on your own if you want.

Felice is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and professional organizer with extensive experience helping people get rid of stuff and live the lives they want.

Improvisation, or Improv, is spontaneous, entertaining, and fun! The first 8 people entering the class who wish to be an actor that day will be doing 2-person scenes for about 5 minutes. It’s a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters, and dialogue of a scene or story are made up in the moment.

You will be doing 2-person scenes for about 5 minutes. Kathy will give each pair of “actors” a situation. The actors will each be given a character to pretend to play. After the scene is acted out, the rest of the class will guess what characters they are portraying. There will be several scenes played out as time allows. Example of a situation for doing an improv scene: You are preparing for your first ride in a hot air balloon.

Kathy Knox discovered improv when she took an improv class in 2016. Since then she has enjoyed teaching and performing improv at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University in Greenville, SC.

Learn about various health issues, including their symptoms, prevention, and suggestions for healthier living, with gerontologist Dr. Raik.

Dr. Raik spent 40 years practicing and teaching geriatric medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and its associated medical schools. She has just retired from clinical work but continues teaching medical students.