DEC
10
You Can Carry Your Landscape with You: Painting Workshop
Join Brooklyn Public Library’s Heritage Ambassador, Asia Sztencel, for a hands-on workshop to learn how to paint a landscape from your memory. While painting, hear about the “You Can Carry Your Landscape with You” project.
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DEC
11
Blood Pressure Screening Cancelled
You can get your blood pressure checked for free at the Kings Bay Library. Kings Bay library in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) offers taking blood pressure. It is done by a Registered Nurse.
Creative Aging: The Art of Decoupage
Discover the art of decoupage and learn how to take an ordinary object, such as a ceramic container, a glass bottle, or a clear glass plate, and turn it into an extraordinary work of art. Learn creative ways of designing papers which will include...
Computer Class
Get an email address? Learn how to use Google. Learn how to use NYC.gov to find housing, place a 311 report or navigate NYCHA virtually. Create a resume or learn Excel basic. Join us.
Need Help with Writing?
Join the Fort Hamilton writer’s Circle a space to write creatively or write to learn. Patrons can have assistance with writing persuasively or writing to inform. Write to be introspective or have an objective. Work on your...
Creative Aging: Masks & Collage "Hands On"
Join us to create creative masks and collage while learning the basics of Art & Design.
Collage:
Oct.16 Week 1- Understanding the basics of Art & Design.
Oct.23 Week 2- Learning the art and design of collage....
DEC
12
Technology For All: Housing Connect Seminar for Older Adults
Participants of this seminar will:
Setup a Housing Connect Account Learn how to apply for housing lotteries Learn how to access Housing Connect on a smart phone
Creative Aging: Dance & Movement with Daniela
Cha-cha, Swing, Salsa, and more from the comfort of your own home! Join Daniela from Silver Shoes Dance Club for nine weeks of virtual social dance classes. Feel fit and fabulous learning new dance styles weekly all while having the chance...
Mixed Media: Tuesday Quilting & Sewing Group
Join The Club !!!Bring your own Supply.
Ask A Tech
Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the internet? No time to attend a formal class? Join our Ask A Tech program for personalized assitance.
Adult Drawing Workshop
Creativebug is a video-learning site for art and craft classes. Learn or improve your drawing skills as you watch the video.
Supplies will be provided.
One on One Computer Class Cancelled
45min Computer Basics Class. One on One. Come with any technology you wish to learn about and the charger for it. Sign up in person at the front desk.
Creative Aging: Let's Collage It with Dave
A Visible Poem - Collage Workshop: This poetry in visual forms workshop approaches language as a tangible entity and the image as literal and figurative word. We will explore the intersection of the drawn, written, & spoken...
Coffee and Conversation - Zoom Chat
Join us for this weekly open discussion group.
DEC
13
MASTER CLASS IN JEWELRY MAKING
Enjoy jewelry making under direction of an experienced Instructor provided by the Sheepshead-Nostrand NORC. For more information please call at 718-769-3579. The program is done in partnership with NYC council, NYC Department for the Aging,...
Computer Basics for Older Adults
Learn Basic Computer skills, "surfing the internet", email, and other skills to get you started on the World Wide Web...
Never Too Late to Learn: Introduction to Internet
For December, we will be looking athow to find Goverment information related to jobs and programs people may be interested in.
Wednesdays of Wisdom: Do More, Feel Better
Are you feeling lonely? Not doing as much as you used to do? Not enjoying as many things?
Weill Cornell is hosting a free program for older adults to increase your daily pleasurable activities and lift your mood.
In...
OATS/BPL Technology for All - Fall 2023 Series
Join us for a FREE 10-week Technology course for adults 55 and over.
Wednesdays from 1pm to 2pm; October 11th to December 20th; No Session November 22nd.
October 11: All Things Zoom October 18: Digital Storytelling October...
Adult Creative Writing Group
Come try your hand at creative writing! You can write whatever you want - fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc. The group is a relaxed and encouraging place for everyone to express themselves! Weekly assignments are decided by the...
Get Hooked: Crochet & Knitting
All levels welcome. No experience needed. Bring a G, H or I hook and yarn.
Gravesend presents Creative Aging: Fun with Abstract Watercolor
Join us in this great watercolor workshop with Nan Carey. Come experiment with abstract watercolor techniques to create paintings, cards and prints.
Supplies will be provided.
To register, please visit Gravesend Library at...
DEC
14
Drop in Scrabble for Adults
Stop by the library to play Scrabble with members of the community.
Library Lanes (Virtual Bowling)
Join us in the New Lots Meeting Room for fun filled gaming of virtual bowling. Bowl with our seniors and adults on the XBox One console. We are a competitive group, but very welcoming and friendly.
Library Lanes (Virtual Bowling)
Join us in the basement meeting room, for a fun filled/competitive virtual bowling program.
Stress Relief Coloring Program for Adults
Adult coloring promotes wellness, quietness and also stimulates areas of the brain related to motor skills, the senses and creativity. Join us to color and relax.
Classes are free, space is limited so please call or stop in to register....
Chair Yoga at Dyker
This is an in-person program. Space is limited. Register in-person at Dyker Library please.
Drawing for Adults
Create still life art and draw using pictures and verbal prompts. Have fun, socialize while drawing.
Sharing Reflections
Sharing Reflections
A program that engages Older Adults in thinking about life experiences in a cheerful and edifying way.
A great opportunity to travel back in time, share, reflect, and connect with others community members....
Library Lanes: Virtual Bowling!
LIBRARY LANES: BOWLING (Gravesend)
Bowling for fun!
Exercise & Socialize!
Improve your game.
Become a champion bowler!
Friday Movie: A Christmas Carol (1938)
December's Spirits of the Night, are the ghosts of the 1938 Christmas classic with Reginald Owen as Scrooge and Leo G. Carrol as the ghost of Marley... bah Humbug...
Card and Board Games for Older Adults
Come to Mill Basin and play card games, scrabble or mahjong!
DEC
15
Ask A Tech
Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the internet? No time to attend a formal class? Join our Ask A Tech program for personalized assitance.
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
Blood Pressure Screening
You can get your blood pressure checked for free at the Kings Bay Library. Kings Bay library in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) offers taking blood pressure. It is done by a Registered Nurse.
Sit and be fit
Chair exercises may be beneficial for individuals with reduced mobility. This may include older adults, people using wheelchairs, or individuals with cognitive conditions. Chair exercises may help improve a person's quality of life,...
The Therapeutic Arts & Beyond
The Flow and Restore Collective began delivering Holistic Wellness Services to community organizations in the Five Boroughs in 2016. In 2019, the company incorporated and became insured as a unit of 20+ Certified Holistic Wellness Practitioners,...
Health Discussion: Stay Safe in the Cold Weather
The Nurse from local NORC will talk about how to stay safe in the cold weather.
Movie Fridays! FATHER STU (R)
Weekly movies every Friday afternoon. First come, first served seating. Space is limited. Relax and enjoy the show!
Dyker Singers
Founded 10 years ago as a result of a Brookyn Public Library program, the Dyker Singers are mostly retired older adults of the Brooklyn community who learn music, enjoy singing, and practice for special events. Led by Carolyn...
Book Discussion Group
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023,
3:00 PM Sheepshead Bay Library
Join us at Sheepshead Bay Library on December 15, 2023 for our book discussion group!
This month’s pick is:
THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE
BY...
DEC
16
Healthy Talks: Visting Your Doctor
Join RiseBoro Community Partnership to talk about visiting your doctor. They will discuss how to prepare for your doctor's appointment, interactions during your visit, and questions to ask before ending your visit.
Registration...
Adult Arts and Crafts, Paint By Sticker
Create an amazing masterpiece painting, one sticker at a time!
How does paint by sticker work? The Concept is simple and much like a paint-by-numbers painting. You will be provided with an image that will be split into...
Ensemble "REVERIE" Presents!
Come and enjoy music and favorite tunes performed by an Ensemble "Reverie"!
DEC
18
Computer Class
Get an email address? Learn how to use Google. Learn how to use NYC.gov to find housing, place a 311 report or navigate NYCHA virtually. Create a resume or learn Excel basic. Join us.
Creative Aging: The Art of Decoupage
Discover the art of decoupage and learn how to take an ordinary object, such as a ceramic container, a glass bottle, or a clear glass plate, and turn it into an extraordinary work of art. Learn creative ways of designing papers which will include...
Blood Pressure Screening
You can get your blood pressure checked for free at the Kings Bay Library. Kings Bay library in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) offers taking blood pressure. It is done by a Registered Nurse.
Homecrest Library presents Creative Aging: The Art of Abstract Watercolor
Join us in this great watercolor workshop with Nan Carey. Come experiment with abstract watercolor techniques to create paintings, cards and prints.
Supplies will be provided.
To register, please visit Homecrest Library at...
Need Help with Writing?
Join the Fort Hamilton writer’s Circle a space to write creatively or write to learn. Patrons can have assistance with writing persuasively or writing to inform. Write to be introspective or have an objective. Work on your...