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• Zumba with Jose, Chinese Open Ballroom, and Brain Games with Dana | Wednesday, April 15
• Tech Talk with Rebecca | Friday, May 1

Thursday Zumba Class Update

• Zumba with Fiorela | 9:50 – 10:30 AM

Improv Ensemble with Robert Galinsky

Mondays, Starting March 30 – May 14 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Auditorium 

Life is an improvisation—sometimes comic, sometimes dramatic. This improvisation class invites participants to create original scenes and characters through ensemble-based improvisation and theatrical play. The class culminates in an optional performance as part of the CelebratEArts Mainstage showcase in May at the 14th Street Y. This program is made possible by SU-CASA, a regrant program of LMCC.

Latin Social Dance with Ximena

Starts Monday, April 6 | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | Auditorium

Class Dates: 4/6 – 6/29 (No class on Monday, May 25)

Learn to connect with your body, the music, and your peers through the rhythms of salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, cha-cha, and more. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

AhHa!Broadway Workshop with Heather and Michael

Starts, Friday April 10 | 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Auditorium

Class Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15

Travel back to the fabulous forties in this hands-on workshop. Participants will collaborate to produce an authentic-style “radio show” using transcriptions from original 1940s broadcast recordings. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org or stop by the front desk to speak with Yenny.

Remembering Together with Social Work Staff

Monday, April 6 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Peacock Room

A space to honor and remember loved ones in a supportive environment. This gathering is open to all community members, staff, interns, and volunteers.

Nutrition Workshops with Instructor Jelisa

Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 22, 29 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Conference Room

Learn practical tips for healthy eating, budgeting, and making nutritious choices for you and your family. Free giveaways at every workshop!

April Birthday Party

Thursday, April 9 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Auditorium

Come celebrate your birthday or your fellow members’ birthdays. Enjoy dancing and cake!

Voter Help Desk: Special Election Info Table

Monday, April 13, & Friday, April 17 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Lobby

Information will be available on the upcoming Special Election on April 28 for the nearby City Council District 3. Staff will also assist with checking voter registration status and locating polling sites.

In Person Classes

Mosaic Tiles with Alexandra
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM  | 1ST FL Lounge
Design and craft your own mosaic tile using multi-media materials. No experience is necessary.

Strength and Balance with Rob
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM  | Auditorium
Strength and Balance class, seated, with a safe option for standing
exercises for balance and strength. With weights.
No registration needed. Just drop in.

Painting
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Last Class 4/13 | Art Studio
Join our 7-week fall painting series for new and experienced artists! Explore watercolor, acrylic, or oil in a supportive group setting. Materials provided. Limited to 8 participants (+2 alternates). Regular attendance expected. To join, email sjaffe@edalliance.org or call 646-395-4318. Waitlisted members may register for WCBL’s Wednesday Art Studio or the winter Painting series.

Ceramic Session 1 with Bianca and Laura
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Starts 4/20 | Ceramics Studio
Discover the art of ceramics in this hands-on beginner class! Learn the fundamentals of working with clay, including hand-building techniques, basic wheel throwing, and glazing. Our expert instructor will guide you step by step as you create your own unique pottery pieces. This class serves as the first step toward our Intermediate Ceramic Courses, providing you with the foundational skills needed to advance your craft. To register, the ceramics Beginner Session, please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org.

Improv Ensemble with Robert Galinsky
Starting March 30 – May 14 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Auditorium 
Life is an improvisation—sometimes comic, sometimes dramatic. This improvisation class invites participants to create original scenes and characters through ensemble-based improvisation and theatrical play. The class culminates in an optional performance as part of the CelebratEArts Mainstage showcase in May at the 14th Street Y. This program is made possible by SU-CASA, a regrant program of LMCC.

Latin Social Dance with Ximena
Starts Monday, April 6 | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | Auditorium
Class Dates: 4/6 – 6/29 (No class on Monday, May 25)
Learn to connect with your body, the music, and your peers through the rhythms of salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, cha-cha, and more. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Playback Theatre with Drama Therapy Intern Maggie
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Last Class 4/13 | Class Full | Lounge
You are invited to share moments from your lives reimagined through movement, sound, and dialogue. Playback Theatre is a form of improvisational drama where personal stories are explored through creative expression.

Beginners Ceramic Session with Laura
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Starts 4/20 | Ceramics Studio
Discover the art of ceramics in this hands-on beginner class! Learn the fundamentals of working with clay, including hand-building techniques, basic wheel throwing, and glazing. Our expert instructor will guide you step by step as you create your own unique pottery pieces. This class serves as the first step toward our Intermediate Ceramic Courses, providing you with the foundational skills needed to advance your craft. To register, the ceramics Beginner Session, please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org.

Open Swim
2:00 – 3:00 PM | 14 Street Y
Planning to swim at the 14th Street Y? Make sure to register at the Sirovich front desk before your visit—registration is required! Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation. Without it, you won’t be able to attend. Don’t forget to bring your Sirovich membership card for check-in and a swim cap (required for all swimmers). For additional pool rules and guidelines, please visit here.

Jazz Line Dance with Bernard
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 1ST FL Auditorium
Discover the joy of movement in our Jazz Line Dance class! This dynamic class blends the vibrant energy of jazz dance with the fun and social aspects of line dancing, creating an exhilarating experience for dancers of all levels.

Balance 101 with Demetra 
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | 1ST FL Auditorium
This chair class focuses on strengthening muscles and improving flexibility to allow for the joint stability and mobility we need for walking and completing everyday tasks around the home like carrying groceries and doing the laundry. People of all abilities, including anyone who uses an assistive walking device or wheelchair or is recovering from knee, foot, hip injuries, etc., can participate. You also have the option of completing standing work, with the chair in arms-reach.

Tapping Together with Demetra
4:00 – 5:00 PM | 1ST FL Auditorium
Join us for an exciting intergenerational tap dance class, offered in partnership with 14Y Afterschool students grades K – 2. Instruction is tailored for adults and children who have a passion for dance and rhythm or just want to have fun. No previous dance experience is necessary to participate.

Tai Chi Class with Annie 
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 1ST FL Auditorium
Tai Chi is an art that promotes balance, strength, grace, and flexibility, and it promotes a meditative mood with its “dance of quiet motion.”

Ceramic Session 1 with Bianca and Olivia
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Starts 4/21 | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
For experienced participants working on hand building or wheel projects. Enjoy studio space, peer support, and instructor guidance while developing your own work. Registration is required.This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org with any further questions.

Chair Yoga for Bone Health with Rie
11:00  – 11:50 AM | Auditorium
Classic yoga class focuses on stretching, joint mobility, balance, posture, and bone density support. Safe for folks with injuries and osteoporosis. Energizing for all.

“Ticket” Tuesdays
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 2ND FL Dining Room
Our mission is to make the performing arts accessible to everyone in our community. Enjoy free and discounted tickets to captivating performances through our partnerships with local box offices. Plus, receive a complimentary $40-value Theatre Development Fund (TDF) membership, granting you access to the Broadway Passport Series with tickets priced at just $20 to $40. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to bring the joy of theater into your life!

Chinese Dance Group Sessions 1 and 2
1:30 PM – 3:20 PM |  1ST FL  Auditorium
Dance to traditional songs in a welcoming, choreographed class. Build grace, strength, and confidence while connecting with others and celebrating culture. Class is taught in Mandarin.

Spanish Empowerment Group with Andrea
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Lounge

Ceramic Session 2 with Bianca and Olivia
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Starts 4/21 | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
For experienced participants working on hand building or wheel projects. Enjoy studio space, peer support, and instructor guidance while developing your own work. This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org with any further questions.

In Person Classes

Zumba with Jose
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | 1ST FL Auditorium
Join our Jose Zumba class for a fun, energetic workout designed specifically for older adults! Our sessions combine lively Latin and international music with easy-to-follow dance moves that will get you moving, grooving, and smiling. No registration required.

Chinese Open Ballroom Dance
1:00 – 2:50 PM | 1ST FL Auditorium
This class offers a unique opportunity to learn and enjoy traditional Chinese ballroom dance styles. No prior dance experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm and love for dance. 

Brain Games with Dana
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 1ST FL Lounge
Join us in the lounge with your fellow members and Dana the social worker and play your choice of games (board games, puzzles) to keep your mind sharp. 

Puppet Performance and Workshop by Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company
Starting March 18 – May 27 | 3:30 – 5:30 PM | Auditorium
You’re invited to take part in a creative and hands-on workshop centered on puppetry and storytelling. Each participant will design and build their own puppet, then develop a short story inspired by the character they create. The workshop will conclude with a final presentation, where participants share their puppet and story with the group.

In Person Classes

Zumba with Fiorela
9:50 – 10:30 AM | Auditorium
Join our Jose Zumba class for a fun, energetic workout designed specifically for older adults! Our sessions combine lively Latin and international music with easy-to-follow dance moves that will get you moving, grooving, and smiling. No registration required.

Ceramic Session 1 with Bianca and Olivia 
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Starts 4/23 | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
For experienced participants working on hand building or wheel projects. Enjoy studio space, peer support, and instructor guidance while developing your own work. This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org with any further questions.

Functional Yoga with at 14th Street Y
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 14th Street Y
A yoga class to support your life. Learn techniques to help develop greater awareness of your body, working to build strength and balance, and increased energy. Make sure to register at the Sirovich front desk before your visit, registration is required! Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation. Without it, you won’t be able to attend. Don’t forget to bring your Sirovich membership card for check-in.

Asian Choral Group 
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM l 1ST FL Auditorium
This lively chorus brings together Chinese American and non-Chinese New Yorkers who love to sing. Members learn rich harmonies, share cultures, and build community through music and performance.

Ceramic Session 2 with Bianca and Olivia
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Starts 4/23 | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
For experienced participants working on hand building or wheel projects. Enjoy studio space, peer support, and instructor guidance while developing your own work. This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org with any further questions.

Game Time with Andrea
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 2ND FL Small Dining Room
Join us for an hour of games with fellow members!

In Person Classes & Hybrid Classes

Tai Chi with Annie 
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 1ST FL Auditorium
Tai Chi is an art that promotes balance, strength, grace, and flexibility, and it promotes a meditative mood with its “dance of quiet motion.” No registration needed. Just drop in!

Ceramic Session 1 with Laura
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Starts 4/24 | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
For experienced participants working on hand building or wheel projects. Enjoy studio space, peer support, and instructor guidance while developing your own work. This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org with any further questions.

Tech Talk with Rebecca
11:00 – 12:00 PM | 2ND FL Dining Room
If you have questions about your tablets, laptops, smartphones, or anything related to technology, stop by the Technology desk Rebecca is here to help. She can help with device usage, troubleshooting, and offer guidance on various topics such as email, texting, setting up voicemail, tips and tricks, learning about apps, and protecting yourself from viruses and malware. Feel free to stop by!

AhHa!Broadway Workshop with Heather and Michael
Starts, Friday April 10 | 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Auditorium
Class Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
Travel back to the fabulous forties in this hands-on workshop. Participants will collaborate to produce an authentic-style “radio show” using transcriptions from original 1940s broadcast recordings. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org or stop by the front desk to speak with Yenny.

Jewelry Making with Phyllis
1:00 PM – 3:50 PM | Lounge
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on beginner jewelry making class! Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby or create personalized gifts, this workshop will guide you through the basics of designing and assembling your own custom jewelry. Learn techniques such as wire wrapping, beading, and working with findings, while experimenting with various materials like glass beads, semi-precious stones, and metals. To register, please email sirovich@14streety.org

Participants will have the opportunity to donate select handmade pieces for sale at the center. Proceeds from these sales go directly back into supporting center programs and services—a fun and creative way to give back to the community!

Alliance Stage Company: Expressive Arts with Cory
1:15 – 3:00 PM | Auditorium
An acting group that builds connection, creativity, and the joy of performing. Members create and perform short skits, musical comedy, improv, plays, and reader’s theater building confidence on stage and in everyday life.

Figurative Sculpture with Bianca
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Starts 4/24 | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Fee $350
Study the human figure through clay. Create hands, feet, and torsos while learning proportion, basic anatomy, and form. Ten week session. Registration is required. This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org with any further questions.

Vocal Ensemble with Mariano
3:15 – 5:00 PM | 1ST FL Auditorium
An intergenerational chorus in partnership with 14Y Afterschool. Youth and older adults sing together, exploring classic and modern songs while building connection and shared joy. All ages welcome. No experience needed.

Volunteer With Us!

Are you ready to make a positive impact in your community? We invite you to create a volunteer profile to stay updated on exciting opportunities available at Educational Alliance sites. Whether you’re interested in volunteering at Sirovich or know someone who would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! To create a volunteer profile click here.

Meal Service Helpers
Monday – Friday | 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM  

Our center serves delicious and nutritious meals to LES’s older adult community daily and needs volunteers to serve food during lunch services.

Food Pantry
Held on the first Wednesday of each month
Packing 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Distribution 1:45 – 3:30 PM

The Sirovich Center holds a food pantry service on the first Wednesday of each calendar month.

Contact M Clayton at mrclayton@edalliance.org to explore various roles that contribute to our mission, such as helping serve lunch, packaging pantry foods, and more.

Register for the Beginner Ceramics Class

To join, the ceramics Beginner Session, please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org.

April Birthday Party
Thursday, April 9  | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Auditorium
Enjoy dancing, great company, and a sweet treat to brighten your day.