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Spring SemesterJANUARY THROUGH APRIL

2017

ACS (Arts Crafts Studio) AS (Activity Studio) C (Cafe) CY (Courtyard) MT (Movie Theater) OB (Observation Deck - 3rd floor) PDR (Private Dining Room)

COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION

All About Artists... Christine Nazzaro Third Tuesday of every month 3:00 pm

AS

Armchair Pilates Ariel Tonge 1st Friday of every month 10:15 am

AS

Art History Lecture: "The Early Renaissance In Italy" (1300-1500)

Beth Gersh-Nesic, Ph. D and Director of The New York Arts

Exchange

Tuesday, January 3rd 2:30 pm

AS

“Renaissance” means rebirth and the “Early Renaissance” begins the return to humanistic thinking and classical learning. Artists study the great examples from antiquity to create a more life-like, organic figure that responds to a rising middle class empowered with wealth. A well-known example is Alessandro Botticelli’s Birth of Spring.

January - "Jackson Pollock" - was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. With this class, we will also be taking a trip to The Guggenheim Museum in NYC to see some of his work. The trip will take place on Tuesday, January 17th. Please sign up in the Community Life Trip Binder if you are interested in attending the trip.

Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most. Learn about the different types of meditation and the elements of meditation. A quick lecture will start this class and then we will put what we have learned to use.

February - "Norman Rockwell" - was talented at a young age, he received his first commission at age 17. In 1916, he created the first of 321 covers for The Saturday Evening Post. Rockwell's Americana images were loved by the public.

April - "Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci" - Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer.

March - "Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni" - Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet, and engineer of the High Renaissance who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. With this class, we will also be taking a trip to The MET in NYC to see some of his work. The trip will take place on Tuesday, March 21st. Please sign up in the Community Life Trip Binder if you are interested in attending the trip.



Art History Lecture: "The Early Northern Renaissance" (1400-1500)


Exchange

Tuesday, February 7th 2:30 pm

AS

Art History Lecture: "The High Renaissance" (1400-1500)


Exchange

Tuesday, March 7th 2:30 pm

AS

Art History Lecture: "The Northern Renaissance" (1500-1600)


Exchange

Tuesday, April 4th 2:30 pm

AS

Astrology Stephanie Walter, Resident Relation

Director

Thursday, April 13th 4:00 pm

AS

Balance Fitness Jeff Ciolino, OTR & Balance Specialist

Every Thursday 2:00 pm

AS

The most overlooked and arguably, the most important word in health is “balance”. Better body balance makes it easier to move and helps prevent injury. But it’s a “use it or lose it” kind of thing, which means it’s important to practice balance at all ages. Meet Jeff Ciolino, Occupational Therapist and Balance Specialist! Residents go through his obstacle course of walking backwards, stepping on certain blocks, walking over blocks, all while having fun and building up their strength for improved balance. Music is played, people clap along to encourage one another, and different stretches are taught throughout the class. Come join us for this fun and exciting class!

Humanism in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France produced magnificent portraits of nobles and wealth merchants. For example, the famous Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck shows a couple in voluminous robes standing in a bedroom, holding hands. Are they getting married? The symbolism of the furnishings surrounding them may give us a few clues. We will study iconography – the meaning of images in art.

The greatest artists of all time lived around the same period: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgione, and Titian. We study their “greatest hits,” such as Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, Michelangelo’s David, and Titian’s Venus of Urbino. Art reaches an astonishing level of expression, focused on ideal beauty and perfection.

Astrology is the study of movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world. This class will provide an introduction to astrology and a look at your horoscope. Learn how the positions and relationships of the sun, moon, stars, and planets in order, have an influence your actions.

Before Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves he had only seen her face in a painting. The great German and French artists of the 16th century produced some of our best-known portraits. Among their artists with exceptional gifts were Albrecht Dürer, Hans Holbein the Younger and Jean Fouquet. We will also study the moralizing scenes by Pieter Brueghel the Elder.



Beading for Buddies Chandra Sanchara Every Sunday 4:00 pm

ACS

Billiards Vinny Capulli, Resident and Keisha

Smith

Thursdays at 2:00 pm (new day of the week)

1st floor

Bowling with Wii Ariel Tonge Last Friday of every month 1:30 pm

AS

Bridge 101 Chandra Sanchara Every Monday 2:30 pm

ACS

Card Game : "13" Sybil Pierot, Resident Every Saturday 6:30 pm

ACS

Chicken Soup for the Soul Reghan Giannelli 2nd Tuesday of every month 3:00 pm

WP

This exciting card game is suitable for anyone to learn to play. It's a perfect way to have fun with family & friends. Note that this game is also called "Tiến lên" (Struggling Upstream) and it is a four player game. Join Sybil as she teaches the card game "13".

Learn how to create beautiful bracelets that we will be making for a local children's hospital. At the end of the year, the group will take a field trip to hand deliver the finished products to the children. A class that is not only fun and social...but extremely rewarding!

Billiards can be lifelong passions, combining physical exercise and substantial hand-eye coordination in a social game that’s just plain fun. Join Vinny and Keisha in learning the popular game of 8 ball. All are invited from beginner to pool masters!

Want to get some exercise AND learn how to use a gaming system? Join us for this fun, interactive class where you can learn how to bowl from your own home! There are other sports games, exercise classes, trivia games and more that we can learn on the Wii gaming system. Every semester we will learn a different game/topic of what the Wii can bring to us!

Learn to Play Bridge with Chandra. This class is for beginners or those who know the basics but want to develop their playing, bidding and defense skills. Social and fun at the same time! Come play bridge!

Listen to these amazing true life stories of how real people use positive thinking to improve their lives and overcome challenges. There will be a discussion about how you can make every day a special day, and you will learn how to incorporate gratitude and joy into your daily life in this thought provoking class.



Chinese Cultural Music Jia-Yi He Friday, January 27th 3:30pm

AS

Chocolate Creations Claudette Williams, Chef & Claudette Rutty, Director of

Dining Services

Tuesday, February 14th 2:00pm

ACS

Concordia College Discussion Concordia College Students

Dates to be announced AS

Cooking Demo: Crêpes Maria Harb, Chef & Claudette Rutty,

Director of Dining Services

Friday, March 24th 12:00 pm

ACS

Crocheting Chandra Sanchara Every Monday 1:30 pm

AS

Jia-Yi He, a world-class harmonica virtuoso, has received numerous awards in international festivals and competitions in England, Germany, Israel, Japan and United States. He has served as a member of the judging committees in the Asia-Pacific Harmonica Competition in Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Singapore. Mr. He has appeared as a soloist with the China National Symphony Orchestra, China National Ballet Symphonic Orchestra and the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra. Come join us in celebrating Chinese New Year and learning all about traditional Chinese Music.

Attention Chocolate Lovers….watch and learn as Claudette whips up some chocolate creations just in time for Valentine's Day! Join in on this interactive class where you get to eat what you learned!

This class is for all levels. Learn the basics of crochet if you are new to the craft. If you are more advanced, learn some different crochet techniques. Also learn about the different style and weight of the yarn to use for various things. Also, please see calendar for trip to the Yarn Store if you are in need of more supplies.

A new group of girls are back this Spring to run different programs and discussion groups! Join us for classes facilitated by Concordia College undergraduate students in the Social Work field, who will engage residents in weekly discussion groups from current events to cultural topics. As students and residents learn from each other and share there ideas and attitudes regarding a wide arrange of worldly subjects.

**Sign Up Required** A crêpe is a type of very thin, cooked pancake usually made from wheat flour. The word, like the pancake itself, is of French origin, deriving from the Latin crispa, meaning "curled." While crêpes originate from Brittany, a region in the northwest of France, their consumption is nowadays widespread in France and is considered the national dish. Please note: This is a luncheon - only 12 seats available for this class so please sign up in the ACS Activity Binder.



Current Events Seminar with Professor Bruce

Professor Mark Bruce

1st Wednesday of every month ~ 1:30 pm

AS

Dominican Culture & Food Celeste & Myra, Dining Services

Thursday, February 23rd 2:00 pm

AS

Famous People in History (Guess Mystery Person)

Reghan Giannelli & Pat Bevilacqua,

Resident

Fourth Tuesday of every month 3:00 pm

AS

Fitnes 4 Life Jerome Hampton, Certified Trainer

1st & 3rd Sunday and 2nd & 4th Saturday

of every month ~ 10:00 am

AS

Fine Arts 101 Marilyn Militscher January 19th & 26th February 16th & 23rd

March 9th & 23rd April 13th & 20th ~ 3:30 pm

ACS

Flower Arranging Janettina Delaney Dates and times to be announced

ACS

Is there a person in history you want to learn more about? This class includes trivia about the person, we talk about their life and also incorporate video clips. If there is someone that you would like to be spoken about in this class, please see Christine so she can create a lesson plan. Don't want to give away any secrets of who we will be discussing... but it includes famous singers, actors, historians, innovators and more...

Dominican food is a vibrant mix of cultures. The varying influences throughout its history and the different groups of people who have inhabited the island mean that Dominican recipes have a unique personality. The rich and flavorful combinations of Spanish, Taíno and African cuisines create some delicious dishes.

Marilyn will teach all different techniques using all different media. Learn how to use watercolors, acrylics, pastels and more. She knows how to teach beginners to well trained artists and will cater to your needs and abilities. If you always wanted to paint and never knew where to start...this is the class to attend!

Learn how to create a beautiful Spring displays using the flowers that bloom in Spring. Janettina will teach the technique of flower arranging. You will work with fresh flowers, dried flowers and silks. Though so similar in use, artificial flowers are an entirely different art form. The line, focal, filler technique is an excellent way to design artificial and dried flower arrangements. Create unique designs in this class!

One aspect of Jerome’s expertise is working with the senior population, focusing on memory retention through facilitating maintenance of a healthy and active body and mind. His approach targets strengthening the heart and improving cardio-vascular endurance, while increasing cognitive agility, through physical exercise enhanced by the universal appeal of music.

Professor Bruce is an avid news observer who never tires of analyzing current events and their effects on public opinion with his graduate students and senior seminar attendees. He believes that an inquisitive, informed electorate is the foundation for democracy. Join Professor Bruce for a stimulating discussion on Current Events.



Golf Chandra Sanchara Every other Monday 3:45 pm

AS

Greek Culture and Traditions Gene Siagris, Operations Director

and Filomila Malamatenios, Chef

Wednesday, April 12th 2:00 pm

C

Hat Day: Celebrating the History of the Hat

Ariel Tonge Sunday, January 15th 2:30 pm

AS

Health Chats Different faculty each month

(see below)

See below for dates and times

AS

Every month we will have a different health topic to discuss that various health professionals will be leading. These informative classes will also have literature and some will have videos that will be shown.

February 21st at 2:30 pm - "Heart Health Month" - Faculty: Reghan Giannelli - February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke. Prevention starts with everyone. Protect yourself and your loved ones from heart disease and stroke by understanding the risks in this informative class.

Are you the next Tiger Woods? Come test your skills and learn different techniques of golfing with Chandra. When the weather permits, we will take the class outside for longer distance driving. If there is enough interest in the class, we may take a trip to the local driving range to really test our skills!

Contemporary Greek culture and traditions are very rich and diverse, reflecting Greece’s location at the crossing point where the West meets the East and the country’s great and turbulent history. The culture of Greece has evolved over thousands of years. Join Gene and Filomila as they discuss the culture and traditions of their ancestors. As always, there will be a yummy taste of Greek Cuisine with this class.

January 18th at 1:30 pm - "Nutrition 101" - Faculty: Chandra Sanchara - Join Chandra as she discusses how important nutrition is in our daily lives. Eating a balanced diet is an essential part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Eating the right amount and types of foods regularly, can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce risk for developing many conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

National Hat Day takes place on January 15, 2017. Hats can be worn for protection against the elements, for ceremonial or religious reasons, for safety, or as a fashion accessory. In the past, hats were an indicator of social status. Extravagant hats were popular in the 1980s, and in the early 21st century, flamboyant hats made a comeback. Learn about the history of the hats, and we will also watch videos of the evolution of hats through fashion over the years. Interactive class - please wear your favorite hat!



Hindu Culture Chandra Sanchara First Thursday of every month ~ 11:15 am

AS

March 15th at 1:30 pm- "Spiritual Wellness Month" - Faculty: Christine Nazzaro - A growing body of research suggests that religion and spirituality may help some people better cope with illness, depression and stress. Although religion and spirituality may not cure illness, they can have a positive effect on your health. Several medical suggest that people who have regular religious practices tend to live longer and may be better able to enjoy life despite health issues like chronic pain. We will end the class with a meditation session.

April 6th - "Why Do We Fast?" - Fasting in Sanskrit is called upavaasa. Upa means "near" + vaasa means "to stay". Upavaasa therefore means staying near (the Lord), meaning the attainment of close mental proximity with the Lord. Chandra will explain in further detail, why in the Hindu religion they fast for certain holidays and occasions.

April 19th at 4:15 pm - "Humor Month: How Laughter Is Good For Your Health" - Faculty: Chandra Sanchara - We change physiologically when we laugh. We stretch muscles throughout our face and body, our pulse and blood pressure go up, and we breathe faster, sending more oxygen to our tissues. People who believe in the benefits of laughter say it can be like a mild workout -- and may offer some of the same advantages as a workout. Credit: WebMD.

January 5th - "Back To Basics: Hindu 101" - What is Hinduism? Hinduism, also known as the Sanatana Dharma, or "Eternal Way," is our planet's original and oldest living religion, with over one billion adherents. It is the world’s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. Hinduism is largely an Eastern religion. About 90 percent of all Hindus live in India. Hinduism emerged in South Asia around 2000 BCE, thousands of years before Jesus or Muhammad lived. Learn more about Hinduism with Chandra as we bring this ongoing course back to the basic about the religion itself.

February 2nd - "Why Do We Ring The Bell In A Temple?" - The ringing of the bell produces what is regarded as an auspicious sound. It produces the sound Om, the universal name of the Lord. There should be auspiciousness within and without, to gain the vision of the Lord who is all-auspiciousness. The moment bell rings your brain is emptied of all thoughts. Invariably, you will enter a state of trance where you are very receptive. The bell works as anti-dote to the chaos of your mind. Before you enter temple it helps you to calm down & prepares you for the spiritual awareness you are going to experience. Join Chandra to learn more about bells in the Hindu religion.

March 2nd - "Why Do We Worship the Kalsha?" - First of all what is a kalasha? A brass, mud or copper pot is filled with water. The water in the kalasha symbolizes the primordial water from which the entire creation emerged. It is the giver of life to all and has the potential of creating innumerable names and forms, the inert objects and the sentient beings and all that is auspicious in the world from the energy behind the universe. The leaves and coconut represent creation. Join Chandra as she explains more about the purpose of the Kalsha.



History 101 Prudence Milite Every Monday 1:30 pm

AS

History of Tuckahoe, NY David Goldsmith, Executive Director

Thursday, April 6th 11:00 am

AS

Hollywood Greats Lecture: "Famous Hollywood Couples: Natalie Wood & Robert Wagner"

Michael Gaskin Saturday, January 7th 10:30 am

AS

The Month of April: "Lyndon Johnson" - Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States, was born in Texas on August 27, 1908. He was elected vice president of the United States in 1960, and became the 36th president in 1963, after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. During his administration, Johnson initiated the "Great Society" social service programs, signed the Civil Rights Act into law, and bore the brunt of national opposition to his vast expansion of American involvement in the Vietnam War. Johnson died in Texas on January 22, 1973. Source: Bio.com

The Month of January : "Martin Luther King Jr." - Martin Luther King, Jr. became the predominant leader in the Civil Rights Movement to end racial segregation and discrimination in America during the 1950s and 1960s and a leading spokesperson for nonviolent methods of achieving social change. As we Celebrate Martin Luther King Day in January, join Prudence as she discusses this courageous man. Source: www.historynet.com

The Month of February: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" - Born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York, Franklin D. Roosevelt was stricken with polio in 1921. He became the 32nd U.S. president in 1933, and was the only president to be elected four times. Roosevelt led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II, and greatly expanded the powers of the federal government through a series of programs and reforms known as the New Deal. Source: Bio.com

The Month of March: "John F. Kennedy " - Born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York, Franklin D. Roosevelt was stricken with polio in 1921. He became the 32nd U.S. president in 1933, and was the only president to be elected four times. Roosevelt led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II, and greatly expanded the powers of the federal government through a series of programs and reforms known as the New Deal. Source: Bio.com

Throughout the 1700’s and 1800’s (long before The Fountains at RiverVue), Tuckahoe slowly grew as a prominent area in Westchester County. Please join David as we learn about Tuckahoe’s rich history, including how the quiet village became “the marble capital of the world”. We hope you’ll join in on this interactive and historical discussion.

Wood's two marriages to actor Robert Wagner were highly publicized. Wood said that she had had a crush on Wagner since she was a child, and on her 18th birthday she went on a studio-arranged date with the 26-year-old actor. They married a year later on December 28, 1957. Join Michael to hear more about this couple and how Natalie lost her life in mysterious way still to this day.



Hollywood Greats Lecture: "Musicals of the 1960's"

Michael Gaskin Saturday, February 4th 10:30 am

AS

Hollywood Greats Lecture: "Charlie Chaplin: His Life & Career"

Michael Gaskin Saturday, March 4th 10:30 am

AS

Hollywood Greats Lecture: "The Women of Tin Pan Alley: Songwriters"

Michael Gaskin Saturday, April 1st 10:30 am

AS

Hot Air Ballooning Barbara Mullins, R.N., Director of

Health & Wellness

Monday, March 20th 4:00 pm

AS

Internet 101 Mary Arefieg, Associate Director of

Sales

Wednesday, March 29th 2:00 pm

PDR

The 1960’s were a time of revolution, which included protests for politics, civil rights, and sexuality. Many Americans protested the Vietnam War and woman demanded more rights. Social change was being demanded and progress was being made. The shows on Broadway depicted these situations and relevant times for the public to see and enjoy. Join Michael to learn about some of the best musicals from the 1960's.

Born on April 16, 1889, in London, England, Charlie Chaplin worked with a children's dance troupe before making his mark on the big screen. His character "The Tramp" relied on pantomime and quirky movements to become an iconic figure of the silent-film era. Chaplin went on to become a director, making films such as City Lights and Modern Times, and co-founded the United Artists Corporation. He died in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland, on December 25, 1977. Source: Bio.com

On the 19th September 1783 Pilatre De Rozier, a scientist, launched the first hot air balloon called 'Aerostat Reveillon'. The passengers were a sheep, a duck and a rooster and the balloon stayed in the air for a grand total of 15 minutes before crashing back to the ground. The first manned attempt came about 2 months later on 21st November, with a balloon made by 2 French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier. The balloon was launched from the centre of Paris and flew for a period of 20 minutes. The birth of hot air ballooning!!! Barbara attends the Hot Air Balloon Festival every year and will discuss the history and her experiences on hot air ballooning. Source: eballoning.org

During the “golden age” of popular song there were numerous female composers and lyricists who made major contributions that are often overlooked. To become a success in the male-dominated songwriting business was no easy task. The song writing world of New York may have been like a “big family” for some, but few women were permitted to join it.

First time user or need a refresher? Join Mary as she teaches how to use the internet for searches, how to use social media, and more. Don’t have an email address…learn how here. An email is your passport to the Web. To join most services online, you need one. Please bring any questions you may have with you.



Irish-American Heritage Month Christine Nazzaro Friday, March 17th 11:00 am

AS

Jazz Appreciation Reghan Giannelli Monday, April 17th 1:30 pm

AS

Jewelry Making Janettina Delaney First Friday of every month ~ 2:00 pm

ACS

Kings In The Corner Dorothy Kaufman, Resident

Every Friday 1:30 pm

ACS

Knitting Chandra Sanchara Every Wednesday 2:00 pm

ACS

Mardi Gras: The History Behind the Celebration

Chandra Sanchara Monday, February 27th 4:30 pm

AS

Beads, beads and more beads. Janettina will walk us through how to create beautiful jewelry to wear. She will help you with bead choices to come up with designs that will make people turn their heads in envy!

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, join us as we remember the great jazz musicians of the past. This class will play excepts from different jazz musician's and you have to guess who the musician is. We will then discuss more about the musician's life. A fun and musical experience for all to enjoy.

Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and excitement. It's one big holiday in New Orleans! The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. Learn about the rich traditions and history behind this festive holiday.

Come be part of this fun and social knitting group. Learn how to knit if you are a beginner or learn different techniques if you already are a knitter. Chandra makes this class fun! At the end of the year, Chandra and all that participate, donate their creations to our local church.

Kiss Me, I'm Irish! Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day but do you know about Irish history? Learn facts about Irish Travel, Music, Dancing, Food, History, Language, Sayings and People! Facts about everything related to Ireland and the culture of its people. Historical as well as fun facts, we have included a variety of different topics. A "Travel to Ireland" video will be shown at 7:00 pm and Irish Dancers from a local dance school will perform (at a time to be announced) in the afternoon! Don't forget to wear your GREEN!

Do you like card games? Do you know how to play solitaire? Kings In The Corner is a multi-player solitaire-style card game using one deck of standard playing cards with between two and four players participating. The game was thought up by the Grey Family aboard the SS Suevic in the 1910s. Join Dorothy as she teaches us how to play this fun game!



Meditation: Learning How To Breathe

Stacy-Ann Faulkner, Caregiver

Friday, April 28th 1:30 pm

AS

Mercy College Discussion Group Mercy College Graduate Students

Every other Wednesday 2:00 pm

WP

Mexican Train Dominoes Kim Rogers, Resident & Chandra Sanchara

Every Thursday 1:30 pm

WP

News & Views Discussion Reghan Giannelli Every Saturday 11:00 am

WP

NYC Lectures: "West Side Stories"

Marty Schneit, Historian

Friday, January 6th 2:00 pm

AS

Stacy-Ann is back again for her second Meditation class! Growing older comes with its fair share of trials and tribulations. Feelings of loneliness and depression, as well as increased fatigue and a decreased state of health are just some of the issues that plague the over 50 set. While many of these issues are naturally occurring, fortunately, there is a simple way to successfully cope with them. Join Stacy as she teaches you meditation which can help to minimize feelings of loneliness and keep you healthy.

The community discussion group is facilitated by Mercy College students and a faculty supervisor. The objectives of this group are to enable participants to maintain communicative function in a variety of domains and to adapt to the losses encountered in the normal aging or atypical aging process and to promote transgenerational engagement. All participants in the community discussion group are encouraged to: recognize the value, wisdom, experience, and knowledge of each other’s life experiences; share opinions with respect; listen to the other generation’s sharing; and learn from each other without bias.

Hear the latest headlines and share your views. If you like to keep up to date on the what's going on in todays world, and listen to and help solve a Dear Abbey, join us every week. Bring topics you would like to discuss as well!

Mexican Train Dominoes, also known simply as Trains, is a variation of the game dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or "trains", emanating from a central hub or "station". The game's most popular name comes from a special optional train that belongs to all players.

Explore the rich architecture and history of the area surrounding Columbus Circle. Visit the site of the first Jewish congregation in North America, learn the origins of Art Deco, and more. Tour guide Marty Schneit of Marty’s New York Tours will reveal local secrets, stories, and scandals that will make visitors’ jaws drop in amazement. Stops include sites associated with Mae West, Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, Rudolph Valentino, Charlie Chaplin and James Dean. Visit the school that Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the Atomic Bomb, attended and sites where two classic movies were filmed.



NYC Lectures: "Jewish New York"


Thursday, February 9th 3:00 pm

AS

NYC Lectures: "The Bronx" Marty Schneit, Historian

Thursday, March 16th 3:00 pm

AS

NYC Lectures: "Women of New York"


Tuesday, April 18th 3:00 pm

AS

Opera Lecture Series (New Series!) "Opera in the AM"

Ross Crolius 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month ~ 11:00 am

AS

Poetry Writing Workshop Skip Coale Tuesday at 2:30 pm Library

Marty Schneit details how Jewish America started in New York. Marty will talk about the Brownsville Girls, Shearith Israel, Temple Emanuel, Jews of Brighton Beach, the Andrew Freedman House, Eldridge Street Synagogue, Rebbe Schneerson, Washington Heights (Frankfurt on the Hudson), Zabars, the egg cream and Henny Youngman.

Marty was raised and lived in the Bronx. He presents a nostalgic look back at the Bronx and how the Bronximpacted his life growing up. Marty depicts what was happening in the Bronx during those years of his youth.This lecture will bring you back to a simpler time. Some of the topics that he will discuss in his lecture are the following: Marty (film), Egg Cream, Stickball, Dion and The Belmonts, Grand Concourse, Paradise Theater, Jahn’s, Orchard Beach, Charlotte Russe, Transistor Radio, The Seltzer Man, Alexander’s and Krums.

Marty Schneit details the history of fourteen women who made significant contributions to New York and the world at large at a time in United States history when full equality for women was not yet recognized. Marty will talk about the many talented and dedicated women of New York City who made a difference then that still affect us all today and have left a lasting imprint on the modern era. Some of the women that Marty will discuss are Rose Schneiderman, Emma Lazarus, Jane Jacobs, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Bess Myerson, Alva Smith Vanderbilt and Mae West.

In this workshop we will discover the joys of writing poetry. We will explore creating poems by capturing experiences from memories, the world around us, dreams. Using language, artwork, objects and other fun tools, we will find our way into the exciting work of writing. You will be surprised at how natural poetry is to all of us, like song. And, you will be introduced to a wide range of poets as inspiration for the endless possibilities of poetry.

Calling all Opera Fans!!! Please join us for "Opera in the AM", it's a diverse collection of operas from the standard repertoire. The series is hosted by retired, MET Opera Singer, Ross Crolius. January 11th- Lehar's The Merry WidowJanuary 25th- Verdi's RigolettoFebruary 8th- Saint-Saen's Samson et DalilaFebruary 22nd- Giordano's Andrea ChenierMarch 8th- Gilbert & Sullivan's MikadoMarch 22nd- Puccini's Turandot April 12th- Bizet's CarmenApril 26th- Verdi's Otello



Poker: Texas Hold'Em Christine Nazzaro Every Tuesday ~ 3:30 pm Every Thursday ~ 11:00 am

ACS

Presidents' of the Past: Celebrating Presidents' Day

Chandra Sanchara Monday, February 20th 4:30 pm

AS

Purim: The History and Traditions

Ruth Zucker & Shirley Gershman,

Residents

Sunday, March 12th 2:30 pm

WP

Reel to Real Reghan Giannelli 4th Saturday of the month 3:00 pm

AS

Remembering When…. Ariel Tonge 2nd Saturday of every month 2:30 pm

AS

Take a nostalgic trip through the various decades. Learn and discuss events from times gone by. Share your memories with others as you travel back into the 1920's to the 1990's reliving history. Also test your skills with trivia questions from these time periods.

From the screen to real life we bring you "Reel to Real". We will choose a Hollywood star of the month to profile whether from film or TV. Learn about their childhoods, how they began their acting careers and the great characters they have portrayed. January ~ Bob Hope February ~ Gene Kelly March ~ Charlie Chaplin April ~ Doris Day We would love to take suggestions for other months!

Know when to fold em, know when to hold em…..Learn how to beat the table and win it all! Texas Holdem has taken over the poker world. This class is for beginners to pros. It's a fun and social way to spend time together.

Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Colloquially, it is widely known as Presidents' Day and is often an occasion to remember all the presidents, not just George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is also in February. The term "Presidents Day" was coined in a deliberate attempt to change the holiday into one honoring multiple presidents. Join us as we take a closer look into many of the great presidents. Credit: Wikipedia.com

Purim, which literally means “lots,” is the holiday in which Jews commemorate being saved from persecution in the ancient Persian Empire. Purim is the most raucous holiday on the Jewish calendar. Observance of the holiday begins with dressing up in costume: some people choose to dress as characters from the Purim story, and others dress in non-Purim-related costumes. It is a mitzvah (commandment) to listen to the story of Purim chanted from Megillat Esther (“The Scroll of Esther”) and to hear every word. It is customary to make loud noise with a noisemaker called a ra’ashan in Hebrew, or grager in Yiddish, every time Haman’s name is mentioned, in order to fulfill the obligation of blotting out Haman’s name. Learn more with Ruth and Shirley!



Rummikub Ted Hinds, Resident

Tuesdays at 2:30 pm Thursdays at 2:00 pm

WP

Saint Patrick: The Man Behind the Holiday

Christine Nazzaro Friday, March 17th 11:30 pm

AS

Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes Roseann Tenore, Certified Trainer

Fridays at 10:15 am AS

Soup, Soup & More Soup! Duwayne Fagan, Chef & Claudette Rutty, Director of

Dining Services

Friday, January 20th 12:00 pm

ACS

Stretching It Out Chandra Sanchara Every Thursday 10:15 am

AS

It's no surprise that Rummikub is so popular--it has all the elements that make a great game: it's easy to learn and fast moving, it's different every time it's played, it combines luck and strategy, and it changes quickly so every player has a chance to win until the very end. Learn how to play this exciting and challenging game with Ted!

A consistent stretching program will produce large gains in flexibility and joint movement. Be kind to your muscles and they will be kind to you! Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. There are simple stretches you can do while watching TV, getting out of bed, or getting ready for bed. A regular stretching program can help lengthen your muscles and make daily living activities easier. Join us to learn some great stretches!

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling. After the lecture there will be a video shown from History.com about his life.

It’s becoming increasingly clear to the medical community that it’s just as important for older adults to stay active as it is for their younger counterparts. Exercise helps maintain mobility and stamina, reduces the incidence of disease, and leads to an overall better quality of life. Join Roseann for her exercise class and start your way down a healthier path today!

**Sign Up Required** Our very own Soup King, Duwayne, will keep us warm in January with a warm cup of soup as he teaches us the magic behind creating the best cup of soup and what to pair it with to make a yummy, winter, lunch. January just happens to be National Soup Month and since there is nothing better then a great cup of healthy soup in the winter months - this class is going to impress! Please note: This is a luncheon - only 12 seats available for this class so please sign up in the ACS Activity Binder.



Sugar Scrub Denese Brooks, Business Office

Director

Monday, April 27th 3:00 pm

AS

TED Talks Video & Discussion Reghan Giannelli Dates and times to be announced

AS

Unexplained Mysteries of the World

Reghan Giannelli 2nd Saturday of the month 11:30 am

AS

Valentine's Crafts & Decorating Ideas

Tashawna Daley, Dining Services

Wednesday, February 8th 2:00 pm

ACS

What's The Verdict? Reghan Giannelli Last Tuesday of every month ~ 3:00 pm

AS

Tashawna did such a great job doing Halloween Crafts that we have asked her to teach a Valentine's Day Crafts Class! We need your help making The Fountains at RiverVue festive for Valentine's Day! Please join Tashawna for this fun and creative class where you will be making crafts and then decorating the community!

New to Watermark University is TED Talks. TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 110 languages. (Source: TED.com)

This class is designed to initiate fun and meaningful discussions. All of the stories are true and decided in a court of law. They are also some of the funniest and outrageous cases you will ever hear. Join in on the fun and …. You be the judge on What's The Verdict!!!!

We will discuss some of the unexplained mysteries of the world. Is there a Big Foot roaming the earth? What is Area 51 all about? Is there compelling evidence to say that the Loch Ness Monster once, or still does exist? Let's try to offer some rational explanations for these so-called mysteries as we learn more about them, including the direct evidence that debunks some of them.

What is sugar scrub? It is a scrub that helps remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells, leaving your skin softer and smoother, without causing pain. A sugar scrub is a good choice is your skin is extremely sensitive or if you have had a salt scrub before and found it scratchy or uncomfortable. Learn how to make sugar scrub with Denese, to use on parts of the body to exfoliate dry skin.



Where In The World? Reghan Giannelli Last Tuesday of every month ~ 4:00 pm

WP

Women's History: Celebrating International Woman's Day

Chandra Sanchara Wednesday, March 8th 4:00 pm

AS

In honor of Women's History Month, learn all about women who have appeared on postage stamps, women inventors, biographies of influential women, women in the workforce who paved the way for future generations, children who have followed in their mothers' footsteps, and more. Short video clips will be shown.

Where in the world should we travel to???? Every month we will choose a different destination in the world to travel to. We will the learn about the culture, traditions and people of that destination. At the end of each class, residents will decide where they would like to travel to for the next month. Pack a suitcase and join us for this ride around the world! January ~ Jerusalem February ~ Hungary March ~ Ireland April ~ Puerto Rico

CY (Courtyard) L (Library) LR (Living Room) PDR (Private Dining Room)


All About Artists... Reghan Giannelli Third Tuesday of every month 3:00 pm

LR

Balance Fitness Jeff Ciolino, OTR & Balance Specialist

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month ~ 3:00 pm

LR

"Bellydancing"/Core Training Sue Renzin 1st three Thursdays of every month ~ 11:00 am

LR

WATERMARK UNIVERSITY ~ GARDENS

April - "Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinc" - Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer.

January - "Jackson Pollock" - was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. With this class, we will also be taking a trip to The Guggenheim Museum in NYC to see some of his work. The trip will take place on Tuesday, January 17th. Please sign up in the Community Life Trip Binder if you are interested in attending the trip. February - "Norman Rockwell" - was talented at a young age, he received his first commission at age 17. In 1916, he created the first of 321 covers for The Saturday Evening Post. Rockwell's Americana images were loved by the public.

March - "Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni" - Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet, and engineer of the High Renaissance who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. With this class, we will also be taking a trip to The MET in NYC to see some of his work. The trip will take place on Tuesday, March 21st. Please sign up in the Community Life Trip Binder if you are interested in attending the trip.

Core exercises are about more than just strengthening your abdominal muscles; they also strengthen your hips, back and all muscles in the midsection of the body. The core is your center of gravity and where all body movements begins. Having a strong core has also been shown to help alleviate lower back pain. Join us for this interesting spin on core training!

The most overlooked and arguably, the most important word in health is “balance”. Better body balance makes it easier to move and helps prevent injury. But it’s a “use it or lose it” kind of thing, which means it’s important to practice balance at all ages. Meet Jeff Ciolino, Occupational Therapist and Balance Specialist! Residents go through his obstacle course of walking backwards, stepping on certain blocks, walking over blocks, all while having fun and building up their strength for improved balance. Music is played, people clap along to encourage one another, and different stretches are taught throughout the class. Come join us for this fun and exciting new class!



Concordia College Discussion Concordia College Students

Dates to be announced LR

Crafts For A Cause Ariel Tonge Saturdays 3:00 pm

L

Creative Crafters Club and Decorating Ideas

Reghan Giannelli Wednesdays 3:00 pm

L

Current Events Chandra Sanchara Every Monday at 11:30 am LR

Easter Egg Dying Stephanie Walter, Resident Relations

Director

Wednesday, April 12th 3:00 pm

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Environmental Learning Reghan Giannelli 1st Monday of every month 2:30 pm

LR

Join Ariel every Saturday to learn how to create different craft projects. In January we will be beading bracelets. In February, we will be creating Valentine's Day Greeting Cards in this class. This class has a meaningful purpose as well…everything we create will be donated to a local Children's Hospital. If you have a special craft project that you would like to create to donate, please let Ariel know so she can purchase the supplies for the project.

Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the 13th century. One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during the Lenten season, so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter as a celebration. We will take part in the fun Easter tradition of dying eggs.

Seek out your creative side and learn how to create different monthly themed crafts. This class is different then Crafts for a Cause as these crafts we will be making for ourselves, family members and to decorate the community with! Fun, festive, and not to complicated, this class is for beginners who want to learn a new "craft"!

A lively discussion group on what's interesting in today's news, hear the latest headlines and share your views. Timely topics of interest with an opportunity to participate and contribute. If you like to keep up to date on the what's going on in todays world, and listen to and help solve a Dear Abbey, join us every week. Bring topics you would like to discuss as well!

What is environmental learning? Join us on the first Friday of every month as we discuss ways to beautify our community. January will be an open discuss and in February we hope to start a committee to meet monthly to help make the community a place that is always looking good and positive and that will assist in our personal growth.

A new group of girls are back this Spring to run different programs and discussion groups! Join us for classes facilitated by Concordia College undergraduate students in the Social Work field, who will engage residents in weekly discussion groups from current events to cultural topics. As students and residents learn from each other and share there ideas and attitudes regarding a wide arrange of worldly subjects.



Famous People and Events in History (Guess Mystery Person)

Regan Giannelli Every other Sunday 11:00 am

LR

Fine Arts 101 Marilyn Militscher January 19 & 26February 16 & 23

March 9 & 23 April 13 & 20

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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Health Chats Reghan Giannelli First Monday of every month 2:00 pm

LR

Hindu Culture Chandra Sanchara First Wednesday of every month ~ 11:30 am

LR

Is there a person in history you want to learn more about? This class includes trivia about the person, we talk about their life and also incorporate video clips. If there is someone that you would like to be spoken about in this class, please see Aliecha so she can create a lesson plan. Don't want to give away any secrets of who we will be discussing... but it includes famous singers, actors, historians, innovators and more...

January - "Back To Basics: Hindu 101" - What is Hinduism? Hinduism, also known as the Sanatana Dharma, or "Eternal Way," is our planet's original and oldest living religion, with over one billion adherents. It is the world’s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. Hinduism is largely an Eastern religion. About 90 percent of all Hindus live in India. Hinduism emerged in South Asia around 2000 BCE, thousands of years before Jesus or Muhammad lived. Learn more about Hinduism with Chandra as we bring this ongoing course back to the basic about the religion itself.

Marilyn will teach all different techniques using all different media. Learn how to use watercolors, acrylics, pastels and more. She knows how to teach beginners to well trained artists and will cater to your needs and abilities. If you always wanted to paint and never knew where to start...this is the class to attend!

Every month we will have a different health topic to discuss that Barbara, and/or Maria, or Reghan Giannelli will be leading. These informative classes will also have literature and videos that will be shown. ~ January - "Nutrition 101 - A Healthy You for a Healthy New Year" ~ February - "American Heart Month" ~ March - "Spiritual Wellness Month" ~ April - "National Humor Month: How Laughter Is Good For Your Health"

February - "Why Do We Ring The Bell In A Temple?" - The ringing of the bell produces what is regarded as an auspicious sound. It produces the sound Om, the universal name of the Lord. There should be auspiciousness within and without, to gain the vision of the Lord who is all-auspiciousness. The moment bell rings your brain is emptied of all thoughts. Invariably, you will enter a state of trance where you are very receptive. The bell works as anti-dote to the chaos of your mind. Before you enter temple it helps you to calm down & prepares you for the spiritual awareness you are going to experience. Join Chandra to learn more about bells in the Hindu religion.



History of Tuckahoe, NY David Goldsmith, Executive Director

Friday, April 7th 11:00 am

AS

Irish-American Heritage Month Reghan Giannelli Wednesday, March 5th 2:00 pm

LR

Jazz Appreciation Reghan Giannelli Monday, April 17th 2:00 pm

AS

Mardi Gras: The History Behind the Celebration

Reghan Giannelli Monday, Febraury 27th 2:00 pm

LR

Kiss Me, I'm Irish! Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day but do you know about Irish history? Learn facts about Irish Travel, Music, Dancing, Food, History, Language, Sayings and People! Facts about everything related to Ireland and the culture of its people. Historical as well as fun facts, we have included a variety of different topics. A "Travel to Ireland" video will be shown at 7:00 pm and Irish Dancers from a local dance school will perform (at a time to be announced) on Friday, March 17th! Don't forget to wear your GREEN!

April - "Why Do We Fast?" - Fasting in Sanskrit is called upavaasa. Upa means "near" + vaasa means "to stay". Upavaasa therefore means staying near (the Lord), meaning the attainment of close mental proximity with the Lord. Chandra will explain in further detail, why in the Hindu religion they fast for certain holidays and occasions.

March - "Why Do We Worship the Kalasha?" - First of all what is a kalasha? A brass, mud or copper pot is filled with water. The water in the kalasha symbolizes the primordial water from which the entire creation emerged. It is the giver of life to all and has the potential of creating innumerable names and forms, the inert objects and the sentient beings and all that is auspicious in the world from the energy behind the universe. The leaves and coconut represent creation. Join Chandra as she explains more about the purpose of the Kalsha.

Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and excitement. It's one big holiday in New Orleans! The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. Learn about the rich traditions and history behind this festive holiday.

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, join us as we remember the great jazz musicians of the past. This class will play excepts from different jazz musician's and you have to guess who the musician is. We will then discuss more about the musician's life. A fun and musical experience for all to enjoy.

Throughout the 1700’s and 1800’s (long before The Fountains at RiverVue), Tuckahoe slowly grew as a prominent area in Westchester County. Please join David as we learn about Tuckahoe’s rich history, including how the quiet village became “the marble capital of the world”. We hope you’ll join in on this interactive and historical discussion.



Mercy College Discussion Group Mercy College Graduate Students

Every other Wednesday 2:00 pm

LR

Presidents' of the Past: Celebrating Presidents' Day

Reghan Giannelli Monday, February 20th 2:00 pm

AS

Reel to Real Reghan Giannelli 1st Tuesday of every month 11:00 am

LR

Remembering When…. Ariel Tonge Every Saturday at 4:00 pm LR

Saint Patrick: The Man Behind the Holiday

Christine Nazzaro Friday, March 17th 11:30 pm

AS

The community discussion group is facilitated by Mercy College students and a faculty supervisor. The objectives of this group are to enable participants to maintain communicative function in a variety of domains and to adapt to the losses encountered in the normal aging or atypical aging process and to promote transgenerational engagement. All participants in the community discussion group are encouraged to: recognize the value, wisdom, experience, and knowledge of each other’s life experiences; share opinions with respect; listen to the other generation’s sharing; and learn from each other without bias.

Take a nostalgic trip through the various decades. Learn and discuss events from times gone by. Share your memories with others as you travel back into the 1920's to the 1990's reliving history. Also test your skills with trivia questions from these time periods.

From the screen to real life we bring you "Reel to Real". We will choose a Hollywood star of the month to profile whether from film or TV. Learn about their childhoods, how they began their acting careers and the great characters they have portrayed. January 3rd ~ Bob Hope February 7th ~ Gene Kelly March 7th ~ Charlie Chaplin April 4th ~ Doris Day We would love to take suggestions for other months!

Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Colloquially, it is widely known as Presidents' Day and is often an occasion to remember all the presidents, not just George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is also in February. The term "Presidents Day" was coined in a deliberate attempt to change the holiday into one honoring multiple presidents. Join us as we take a closer look into many of the great presidents. Credit: Wikipedia.com

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling. After the lecture there will be a video shown from History.com about his life.



Stretching It Out Caregivers Every Thursday 10:00 am

LR

Sugar Scrub Denese Brooks, Business Office

Monday, April 27th 4:00 pm

AS

Unexplained Mysteries of the World

Reghan Giannelli 2nd Tuesday of the month 11:00 am

LR

Valentine's Crafts & Decorating Ideas

Reghan Giannelli Wednesday, February 8th 3:00 pm

L

What's The Verdict? Reghan Giannelli Every Monday 3:30 pm

LR

Where In The World? Reghan Giannelli First Tuesday of every month ~ 10:30 am

LR

A consistent stretching program will produce large gains in flexibility and joint movement. Be kind to your muscles and they will be kind to you! Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. There are simple stretches you can do while watching TV, getting out of bed, or getting ready for bed. A regular stretching program can help lengthen your muscles and make daily living activities easier. Join us to learn some great stretches!

This class is designed to initiate fun and meaningful discussions. All of the stories are true and decided in a court of law. They are also some of the funniest and outrageous cases you will ever hear. Join in on the fun and …. You Be The Judge on What's The Verdict!!!!

We will discuss some of the unexplained mysteries of the world. Is there a Big Foot roaming the earth? What is Area 51 all about? Is there compelling evidence to say that the Loch Ness Monster once, or still does exist? Let's try to offer some rational explanations for these so-called mysteries as we learn more about them, including the direct evidence that debunks some of them.

Where in the world should we travel to???? Every month we will choose a different destination in the world to travel to. We will the learn about the culture, traditions and people of that destination. At the end of each class, residents will decide where they would like to travel to for the next month. Pack a suitcase and join us for this ride around the world! January ~ Jerusalem February ~ Hungary March ~ Ireland (In Celebration of Irish Heritage Month) April ~ Puerto Rico

Reghan did such a great job doing Halloween Crafts that we have asked her to teach a Valentine's Day Crafts Class! We need your help making The Fountains at RiverVue festive for Valentine's Day! Please join Reghan for this fun and creative class where you will be making crafts and then decorating the community!

What is sugar scrub? It is a scrub that helps remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells, leaving your skin softer and smoother, without causing pain. A sugar scrub is a good choice is your skin is extremely sensitive or if you have had a salt scrub before and found it scratchy or uncomfortable. Learn how to make sugar scrub with Denese, to use on parts of the body to exfoliate dry skin.

Watermark University Faculty:

Bruce, Mark Professor Mark Bruce teaches mass communication topics including Media Relations and Current Events as well as Public Opinion Dynamics/Research at Pace University, Iona College and Northeastern University in Boston. Previously, Professor Bruce taught at New York University. Professor Bruce is an avid news observer who never tires of analyzing current events and their effects on public opinion with his graduate students and senior seminar attendees. He believes that an inquisitive, informed electorate is the foundation for democracy. Capulli, Vincent - Resident “Vinny” was born in Italy and grew up in Italy and then moved to Eastchester. He met his wife Clara, who also lives at The Fountains at RiverVue and they have been happily married for 55 years this past May. Vinny greatly enjoys playing billiards with the guys and now wants to teach some of his techniques. Ciolino, Jeff - OTR Jeff has been an Occupational Therapist and fitness trainer for 21 years. He grew up on eastern Long Island and currently lives in East Quogue NY. Jeff graduated from Syracuse University in 1993 for Occupational Therapy. He has owned Lifelong Therapeutics for 13 years where he and his team of PTs, OTs and fitness trainers have focused specifically on building strength, confidence, safety and Independence in older adults. Jeff’s mission is to inspire people, show them that they are capable of greater ability, and help them achieve it. Jeff’s patients will know that their success is of the greatest importance to him and that they will accomplish great things together and have fun doing it.

Coale, Skipwith Skipwith is a writer and long-time creator and facilitator of poetry and multi-media workshops. She worked for many years at The Graham School in Hastings-on-Hudson, a treatment center for at-risk youth. Her articles have appeared in a variety of shelter magazines, including ‘Food & Wine’.

Crolius, Ross - Bass Ross recently retired from the Metropolitan Opera after spending twenty-five years with the company as a full-time chorister. During that time he performed an average of 180 performances each season in operas ranging from Handel to Philip Glass, singing in 6 different languages. He performed in nearly 50 “Live from the Met” telecasts as well as singing in a half dozen opera recordings under the direction of Maestro James Levine. During his career at the Met, Ross was chosen to perform a number of small solo roles in many operas including Rigoletto, IL Trovatore, I Pagliacci, La Boheme and Der Rosenkavalier. Despite the demands of his rigorous Met schedule, Mr. Crolius continued to remain active as a concert soloist and recitalist in the New York area. An avid enthusiast of small vocal ensemble singing, Ross founded and managed a male vocal quartet called Songfellows that was originally formed from the ranks of the Met chorus. The group has performed from Maine to Maryland singing a broad range of purposefully non operatic repertoire. Mr. Crolius’ prior musical background includes two seasons performing with the Gregg Smith Singers, a three year enlistment in the Soldiers Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, and degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and the Eastman School of Music. Since his retirement from the Met, Ross has shifted his focus to teaching voice and lecturing about opera. As a teacher, he has recently been added to the voice faculty at the Mozartina Conservatory in Tarrytown, NY. As an opera lecturer, Ross keeps very busy presenting opera talks primarily at senior residences throughout the local region. Mr. Crolius resides in Westchester County with his wife Nancy, also a former Met Opera chorister.

Delaney, Janettina Janettina has a love for being creative. She has been part of the faculty of Watermark University since it first started. She teaches jewelry making and flower arranging and is loved by all that take her class. Gaskin, Michael Mr. Gaskin is a retired music teacher. He has been playing the piano and singing for over thirty years. He greatly enjoys lecturing about the Hollywood Greats and enjoys coming to The Fountains to do so, once a month, on the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 am. Gerke, Roy Roy is the son-in-law of Fountains residents Tom and Peg McQuillan. He hails from the great state of Missouri where he grew up in the small, rural town of Tipton. Roy is an engineer and an attorney but is passionate about farm to table gardening. He has extensive gardens in NY and VT that he shares with family, friends and neighbors. In addition, Roy has studied farmstead cheese making with master artisanal cheese makers in Vermont and NY. Gersh-Nesic, Beth Beth Susan Gersh-Nesic, Ph.D., is the director of the New York Arts Exchange, an arts education service which offers tours, lectures and workshops in various venues, including museums, galleries, artists' studios and arts organizations. Beth has taught art history at Purchase College since 1997 and Mercy College since 1995. She also teaches translation from French to English at Manhattanville College. In the past, Beth taught at New York University, Simmons College, Rhode Island College and Hartwick College. Beth has lectured and led art tours through the New York Arts Exchange since 2003. Beth earned her doctorate in art history from the City University of New York's Graduate Center and her MA and BA from Binghamton University. Her master's thesis explored rhetorical gesture in 17th century Dutch portraiture. Her specialty is modern and contemporary art, specifically Pablo Picasso, Cubism and works by women artists. She has published two books and several essays on the noted art critic and poet André Salmon (best known as an intimate friend of Pablo Picasso and his “gang”). Beth continues to write about and translate Salmon's art criticism in collaboration with Jacqueline Gojard, Professor Emeritus, University of Paris (Sorbonne III) and executor of André Salmon's literary estate. You may read their work at the André Salmon website. She also writes for the online travel magazine Bonjour Paris. Gershman, Shirley - Resident In High School, Shirley had a music teacher named Ms. Butler. Shirley always sat in the front row and the teacher noticed her interest in the class and so Ms. Butler paid for her voice lessons. At her graduation, Shirley sang a song from Carmine for the graduation ceremony. After graduation, Shirley became a member of a group called "Curtain Callers". She later was a member of the USO and sang in all the camps in the Baltimore Area. When Shirley married and had children, her children became her priority and she gave up show business but continued to perform for weddings and Bat Mitzvahs. She passed on her love of music to her children. They spent many of their family trips singing in the car. It is a fond memory of hers to this day. Hampton, Jerome Jerome Hampton is a leading Professional Fitness expert, inclusive of all lifespan developmental stages. Jerome is the President and CEO of Fitnes 4 Life, LLC which he founded in 2003. Jerome holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Science from IONA College, New Rochelle, NY and a certification from the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). Jerome is an alumni of Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. He is certified in CPR/First Aid by the American Heart Association. He has appeared on the Montel Williams Show on a panel discussing how to get in shape.

He, Jia-Yi Jia-Yi has appeared as a soloist with the China National Symphony Orchestra, China National Ballet Symphonic Orchestra, the Nassau Pops Orchestra and numerous others. He has appeared on TV including ABC, NBC, New 12 Long Island, Queens Public Television and Sino Television in the United States. He will perform playing Classical and popular favorites on the Chromatic harmonica, Diatonic harmonica, Tremolo harmonica, Bass harmonica... as well as the smallest and largest harmonica in the world. He will perform Mozart’s Turkish March playing 4 different Harmonicas at the same time. Mercy College Participating Students Students in the Master of Science Program in Communication Disorders participate in this clinical educational experience in their first year of graduate school, while they are completing their coursework. Clinical Educators The two clinical educators who supervise this experience are speech-language pathologists who hold New York State licensure and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). They are faculty members who conduct this activity as part of their in-house clinical supervision duties. They accompany the students to the site and provide 100% supervision. McQuillan, Beth Beth is the daughter of Fountains residents Tom and Peg McQuillan. She is married to Roy Gerke and they have two children, Elizabeth and Thomas. Beth recently retired from the Colgate-Palmolive Company. At Colgate she was an attorney practicing chiefly in the area of domestic and international commercial law. In her position she traveled extensively and had additional responsibility for management of Colgate’s global legal function. Beth and her family love Italy, especially Italian food! Milite, Prudence Prudence used to volunteer at The Fountains from 2005 to 2012. She took a break to focus more on her career but missed it so much, she is back with us! Prudence volunteers every Monday and runs a discussion/lecture on different historical people of the past as well as different historical events. We are happy Prudence has decided to volunteer here at The Fountains again and look forward to her upcoming classes. Militscher, Marilyn As a practicing artist and retired high school and college art teacher, Marilyn has worked in all forms of art. She has taught beginners as well as more experienced artists. Marilyn has the ability to assess people interested in art, helping them achieve what they would like to accomplish in their artistic pursuits or their personal growth as artists. Pierot, Sybil, Resident Sybil has been a faculty member since the beginning. Her love of games brought her to want to teach others. She has recently started teaching “13” a card game, which is now a big hit! Sybil has also lectured on Sailing and Horseback riding, two other great loves of hers. She volunteers quite a bit for the Community Life Department, whether it’s calling Bingo or dealing Poker, she is always willing to help! Renzin, Sue Sue loves to dance and especially loves Belly dancing. Her belly dancer name is Shayna, where she gets into character of a dancer from a foreign country. Schneit, Marty Marty Schneit, born and bred New Yorker and Historian. A licensed New York City Tour guide. Marty has lectured at the New York Public Library, National Council of Jewish Women, JCC, The 92nd Street Y. The

Health Outreach Program of New York Presbyterian Hospital. The Jewish Braille Institute has recorded Marty’s lectures for their audio magazine and lecture series. He typifies pride and passion for the City of New York. Tenore, Roseann Roseann is a certified aerobics instructor who has been holding classes in many other senior living communities and she loves it. She also holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy which she received from NYU in 1981 and also provides music therapy in many communities as well as here in our Gardens community. Roseann lives in Yonkers with her two children. Zucker, Ruth – Resident Ruth volunteered last semester to teach other residents about the holiday of Rosh Hashanah and has volunteered speak about Purim this semester. We welcome Ruth back to WU faculty!

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WRCU-16-27407 WU Catalog Covers 2017 · Valentine's Day! Join in on this interactive class where you get to eat what you learned! This class is for all levels. Learn the basics of