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November 2025
November 2025
Calendar of Activities & Special Events
VISIONS at Selis Manor
135 West 23rd Street, NY, NY 10011
646-486-4444
Event Registration
You can sign up for all special events starting on Monday, November 3rd. To register for classes you must call or come in person between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM only for the week of November 3rd. After that you can call or stop by the office during regular office hours to sign up.
Please note that OAC members 60 and over are given priority to sign up for some events.
You must call or stop by the office to sign up for any events. Everyone is responsible for his/her own sign ups. You cannot sign someone else up.
You can also make an appointment with a volunteer to help review the calendar.
Please be mindful that all food items are provided exclusively for registered members of the center. We kindly request that home attendants do not take these items, as they are intended solely for our members. Your cooperation in ensuring enough is available for everyone is greatly appreciated.
Contributions
This is a reminder that we have a contribution box during meal times. With the increased costs of meals and supplies, we encourage all participants to contribute at least $1 for meals and for special events in order for us to continue to offer these special programs for everyone to enjoy. We accept contributions in the main office as well. Please note that many events will require a contribution. It will be noted in the description.
Malibu Breakfast Vouchers are $1 each. We are only providing 20 vouchers every 2 months. Each voucher cost VISIONS $10. Therefore we really need everyone to contribute $1 or more for each voucher.
Thank you for your support.
Important Update to Our Meal Service Policy
Important Update to Our Meal Service Policy
Please note an important update to our meal service policy, effective immediately. To comply with requirements from our funding source, all clients must now be present to receive their breakfast and lunch. This means you cannot send someone else, including family, friends, or home attendants, to pick up a meal for you. Once you have been served, you are welcome to take your meal to go or consume it onsite.
We understand that occasional issues may prevent you from coming in. If this happens, please call the office so we can discuss any available options with you. Adhering to these rules is essential for us to continue our congregate meal program. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Office Closures/ Double Meals
Please note that the auditorium will be unavailable and no meals will be provided on Tuesday, November 4th due to its use for Election Day. To accommodate this change, double meals will be offered on Monday, November 3rd.
The VISIONS Administrative Office (500 Greenwich location) will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. VISIONS at Selis Manor will remain open and operate as usual.
In observance of Thanksgiving, the VISIONS Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. VISIONS will close at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26th. To ensure continued meal service, double meals will be provided on Wednesday, November 26th.
OAC Website
Please visit the VISIONS Older Adult Center Website for updated information, calendars and menus at oac.visionsvcb.org
VISIONS Apparel
VISIONS full-zip hoodies available in hunter green, sangria and steel blue. Only $40 each or $38 each if you buy two or more.
CLASS UPDATES
Teachers and Writers are back for 6 weeks only!
When: Wednesdays: November 5th, 12th, 19th, December 3rd and 10th
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: LC 2
Facilitator: Dave Johnson
Drawing from a Deep Well: An Art and Writing Workshop
Join Teachers & Writers and The Visionaries for this workshop of discovery, creating both drawn and written poetic lines. Focusing on capturing our memoirs in both forms, sketching characters, painting places, and inking our histories and ambitions. We will offer our audience a rich bucket full of our life's experiences.
Reminder
A Book and a Movie - hear the first Harry Potter read aloud and then watch the movie. The class will then decide on the next book & a movie.
Thursdays, Snack Bar 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Senior Expressions
Monday, November 3rd: Speaker, Daniel Barkley, Brooklyn Legal Services: Topic: Elder Abuse
Monday November 10th: Speaker: Cathleen McGuire, Visions Rehab: Topic: How Do I Do This?
Monday, November 17th: Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project:
Singer/Pianist Christina Britton Will Perform Beautiful And Quirky Tin Pan Alley Songs Published Between 1890 And 1920. Included are the Pre-Baseball Scandal Version of Take Me Out to The Ball Game, After The Ball, (Which Sold Over Two Million Copies), Songs by George M. Cohan & Irving Berlin.
Monday November 24th: Sound Visions Workshop: Topic: How Do We Hear and Listen?
Monthly Special Holiday Meal
*Does not require signup. This is in lieu of the normal lunch menu. This is for registered members of the older adult center only.
DATE : Wednesday November 19th
Regular Lunch: Turkey with Gravy
Veggie Lunch: Stuffed Shells with Ricotta
Sides: green beans, italian blend veggies, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potato and marshmallow mix, cornbread, desert
Special Events
Ambassador Program - Regular Ambassador meeting
When: Monday, November 3rd
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Snack Bar
Facilitator: Liz C
All Ambassadors please attend.
CIDNY Info Session
When: Wednesday November 5th
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Alyssa Cayetano
Have you heard of CIDNY? The Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York began in 1978. The Benefits Counselor for the blind and visually impaired will share information about the services (healthcare, housing, etc.) that CIDNY offers and how you can get involved. Light refreshments will be provided.
Artshack Ceramics
When: Friday November 7th
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Offsite - 1127 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Facilitator: Melissa Phipps
Let your fingers be the guide in a morning of clay, conversation and creativity. Please note that participants are responsible for their own transportation. Limited to the first 10 participants.
Feel The Beat - Dance Class - Regular class members only
When: Friday November 7th
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Feel The Beat
Class will take place on the first Friday of every month. Speak to Liz C if interested in getting on the waiting list
Breakfast Club
When: Wednesday November 12th
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Liz Lee
IMPORTANT Update: This is only open to OAC members over 60 and registered tenants. Due to the limited budget and increased food prices, we are asking all people who sign up to contribute $2 for the breakfast club to help sustain this popular monthly program. We will have the contribution box by the auditorium door.
In order to respect the time for the regular daily breakfast, please come at 10:00 AM for the Breakfast Club to ease confusion. Participants who sign up will receive a table mat indicating breakfast club so the volunteers will know who to serve. The breakfast will now include fruit salad, juice, coffee and one main breakfast item. You must sign up with Elizabeth Lee only at 646-486-0330. You can only sign up yourself. You cannot sign up for someone else.
Liz C’s Lab: Baking Mixes
When: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: Snack Bar
Facilitator: Liz Campanile
Get creative in Liz’s Lab! In this fun fall workshop, we’ll layer dry ingredients to make your choice of festive pumpkin brownie or blondie mixes in a jar—perfect for gifting or baking at home. Add your own personal touch with decorative labels, mix ins and ribbons while enjoying the cozy scents of the season. Note: this mix will need to be baked at home with simple added ingredients. Limit to 10 people. Suggested donation: $4.00.
Bingo with Morgan Stanley
When: Thursday November 13th
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Melissa Phipps and Morgan Stanley Volunteers
B4 the day ends, join us for some friendly rounds of bingo. Please bring your own boards. There will be snacks and prizes. Open to all, but there is a limit of 30 participants.
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party!
When: Friday, November 14th
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Diana Cruz
Step through the looking glass for a whimsical afternoon of tea and treats! Join us for an Alice in Wonderland–inspired Tea Party, where you’ll enjoy a delightful array of mini tea sandwiches, scones, served alongside a handpicked selection of specialty teas to taste and discuss. It’s a cozy, conversation-filled gathering for tea enthusiasts and curious minds alike—come ready to sip, savor, and share! A suggested contribution of $8 is appreciated to help cover supply costs. Space is limited to 15 participants. Please sign up and submit payment directly to Diana—exact change is kindly requested.
Spelling Bee
When: Monday, November 17th
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Conference Room A
Facilitator: Liz Lee
Can you spell éclaircissement? That was the winning word for the annual Spelling Bee. If you think you got what it takes to spell words like calisthenics to churlish then sign up and join the competition. Limited to 6 participants.
New York Cares Monthly Theme Party
When: Tuesday, November 18th
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Carmen Thorne
Enjoy some tasty snacks and a fun holiday theme craft
Limited to 15 only.
WPP Service Day
When: Wednesday, November 19th - see individual events below
Facilitators: Liz Campanile/Ann DeShazo/ WPP volunteers
Coffee Bar and Games
When: Wednesday, November 19th
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator:
Brew up some fun at our Coffee Bar & Game time! Enjoy your favorite coffee with flavored syrups and tasty add-ins, then join in on a mix of board games and card games. Whether you’re here to play, sip, or just relax with friends, it’s a perfect way to spend the day! Tea and hot chocolate are also available. Limit 30 members
Thanksgiving Craft:
When: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium
Fall leaf pumpkin wreaths. Create your very own fall leaf wreath that includes pumpkin and leaf cut outs. Decorate the craft the way you want. Limit to 20 members.
Thankful Collage Craft
When: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 AM
Where: Auditorium
Each participant will create a personal collage that reflects what they are thankful for — people, places, memories, or simple joys. You can bring photos or small mementos from home to make your collage more personal, or use the wide variety of materials provided by VISIONS, including textured papers, stickers, and craft embellishments. Limited to 15 people.
Snacktivities with New York Cares
When: Thursday November 20th
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Melissa Phipps and New York Cares
Join us for a quick craft and an afternoon snack. Please sign up, limited to the first 30 people.
Josh’s Movie Club
When: Thursday November 20th
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Where: Conference Room
Facilitator: Josh Castillo
The leaves are falling and it’s time to settle in for a cozy mystery, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Light refreshments will be served, limited to the first 15 participants.
Crafting with Avian
When: Friday November 21st
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: LC 2
Facilitator: Avian Perez
Bring a little sunshine into your home this fall! Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll create cheerful harvest sunflower magnets using felt, foam, and buttons. These bright and tactile flowers are simple to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for adding warmth to your refrigerator. No prior crafting experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing time with fellow participants. This is limited to 10 participants, so please sign up quickly.
Juilliard Presents
When: Friday, November 21st
Time: 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Juilliard/ Diana Cruz
Duo Broccolo is a dynamic cello duo breathing fresh life into classical repertoire. With rich harmonies and bold interpretations, they explore everything from Baroque elegance to contemporary minimalism—two cellos, one captivating voice. Whether performing in intimate salons or grand concert halls, Duo Broccolo invites listeners into a world where tradition meets innovation, and every note tells a story.
Monthly Pizza Party Social
When: Friday, November 21st
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: New York Cares and Diana Cruz
Join us for a slice of fun at our monthly Pizza Party Social! Great vibes, cheesy goodness, and good company—whether you're here for the food or the friends, it's the perfect way to unwind and connect. Come hungry, leave happy! This event is limited to registered members of the Older Adult Center. Only 40 spots available.
Saturday Snacktivities with New York Cares
When: Saturday November 22nd
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Melissa Phipps and New York Cares
Join us for a quick craft and an afternoon snack. This is a special intergenerational event featuring youth and their parents. Please sign up, limited to the first 30 people.
SoundVisions Workshops!!!
Calling all music lovers! Join us for a three-part series of interactive hands-on workshops. These events are open to all. All three sessions are recommended, but you may sign up for how many fit your schedule. Please be sure to sign up in the main office or call 646-486-4444.
Workshop #1
When: Monday November 24, 2025
Where: VISIONS Auditorium
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
How Do We Hear and Listen? Join Grammy nominated Anat Cohen Tentet for a hands-on workshop exploring how we hear, feel and imagine music. In the workshop you will listen, play and create, sharing sounds, stories and impressions along the way.
Workshop #2
When: Tuesday November 25, 2025
Where: VISIONS Auditorium
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
The Sound of Access: Reimagining Musical Engagement
Spend an evening with Grammy nominated Anat Cohen Tentet for an interactive workshop on making concerts more inclusive and engaging. Explore how acoustics, seating and sensory experiences shape the way we listen-and how small choices transform into a welcoming space for all.
Workshop #3
When: Tuesday December 2, 2025
Where: VISIONS Auditorium
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Behind the Scenes of Jazz Composition
Step inside the creative process with Grammy nominated Anat Cohen Tentet in a workshop revealing how music takes shape. Participants will experiment with themes for improvisation, nonvisual communication and the unique voice of different instruments. Fresh musical ideas will emerge!
Family Feud with Phillip Keys
TBA-Stay tuned for more details!
Facilitator: Phillip Keys
Looking Ahead
Annual Holiday Gala
When: Thursday, December 4th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Ann De Shazo
Join us for our annual holiday gala. You need a ticket to enter. Tickets are free!!! You don't want to miss the exciting giveaways, music, fun, our photo booth and more. Tickets will be available in the office starting Monday November 3rd. You must sign up with Ann or Phill only for this event.
Filomen M. D’agastino Greenberg Music School Performance
When: Friday, December 5th
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Performance
7:30 - 8:00 PM Refreshments and Reception
Where: Michiko Studios
Cathedral Room
15 West 39th St. 7th floor
NY NY 10018
Let’s spread some holiday cheer with a performance from the Filomen M. D’agastino Greenberg Music School. This is a performance you won't want to miss.
Soapmaking workshop
When: Tuesday, December 16th
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Liz Campanile/ accelerate-llc
New York City Bar Chorus
When: January 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Facilitator: Ann
Please sign up for this event. Refreshments will be served from 6:00 - 7:00 PM only.
General Program Updates
Food Pantry
If you are interested in pantry items, stop by the office Wednesday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Volunteer Appointments
We have volunteers on site Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Evening volunteers beginning at 5:00 PM are also available. We can not accommodate walk-ins, please make an appointment with Ann De Shazo ext. 225.
Case Assistance and Applications By Appointment
Please call the office to make appointments for any of the following services: faxing documents, making copies, application assistance, benefits assistance like HEAP, Medicaid, Medicare, Homecare services, Money Identifiers, re-certifications, assistance filling out any forms. Rocky is available on Tuesday and Carmen is available for VCB application assistance on Tuesday and Thursday. We can also assist with money identifier applications.
Staff Updates
Briana is a social work intern from Fordham University. She will be here Monday - Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM until May 2026. Her extension is 234 and her email is briana.garcia@intern.visionsvcb.org. She can assist in completing forms and applications, offering support and reviewing resources with you.
Composting Matters: Help Us Follow NYC’s New Rules
In accordance with NYC’s new composting regulations, all food scraps must now be separated from regular trash during mealtimes. Please take a moment to dispose of food waste properly. If you’re unsure about what can be composted or need assistance, office and meal staff are available to help. Your cooperation is appreciated and essential to keeping our program in compliance.
Event Signups
Please note that OAC members 60 and over are given priority to sign up for certain events. Please note that events are space limited and often supplies are purchased based on RSVP numbers. If you sign up for an event, but need to cancel for any reason, please call the office as soon as possible. We can open the waiting list or avoid excess purchases when you keep us informed. You must call or stop by the office to sign up for any events. You may not sign up for someone else.
Join Our Senior Council and Make a Difference!
We invite you to become a member of our Senior Council and help shape the future of our center. Our Senior Council is composed of dedicated individuals who work together to address the needs and interests of our senior members. By joining one of our committees, you can contribute your unique perspective and help us create a vibrant and fulfilling community for all. To learn more, stop by the main office. Senior Council meetings are held monthly.
Bar Codes
Please be aware that we're upgrading our lunch scanning system. We'll be transitioning from barcodes to QR codes. More information will be shared soon.
Email List
If you are interested in having the menu, events and other announcements sent please send an email to elee@visionsvcb.org. You will be added to our email listserv to get regular updates.
Current Services & Class Offerings
Current Services & Class Offerings
Support groups
Fitness Classes, open gym
Creative Arts Classes
Technology Classes
nutrition groups
Spanish speaking groups
Information and advocacy
Volunteers & Readers
Farmers Market vouchers, Seasonal Produce Bag
Daily Meal Service *Vegetarian options offered daily - breakfast and lunch
Benefits and Case Assistance
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