(7/3): 14Y will be open 6 AM-6 PM. Fitness & aquatics close at 5:30 PM. (7/4): Building closed.

Sirovich Schedule

July 2026 Schedule

Classes and Activities

The Sirovich Center invites you to participate in ongoing meet-ups and entertaining social activities that will help you to stay connected to other members and program staff. Join us for a variety of free experiences that take advantage of the best that New York City has to offer.

Meals

Breakfast 
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 
Seating starts @8:45AM. Last ticket sold @9:55AM to sit down and eat. Everyone must finish eating by 10:30AM

Lunch 
Monday – Friday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 
Tickets available for purchase 11:00 AM – 12:55 PM on the 1st floor in the Seating starts @11:00AM. Last ticket sold @12:55PM to sit down and eat. Everyone must finish eating by 1:30PM

Pantry Information
Appointments are required—please arrive within five minutes of your scheduled time. Items cannot be given out before your appointment. To sign up or learn more, call 646-395-4534, email sirovich@14streety.org, or visit the front desk staff.

Rescheduled Pantry Dates

Wednesday, July 8 | 1:45 – 3:30 PM | Auditorium

Perishable and non-perishable food.

Wednesday, July 15 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Conference Room

Alternate pantry with non-perishable food only. Limited spots available.

Wednesday, August 5 | 1:45 – 3:30 PM | Auditorium

Limited spots available.

 

July Program CalendarsJuly Meal Calendars

 

 

Important Updates & Full Program Schedule – Click To View Each Tab

Rescheduled Pantries
  • Wednesday, July 8 | 1:45 – 3:30 PM | Auditorium
  • Wednesday, July 15 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Conference Room

 

No Classes
  • Game Time with Andrea | Thursdays, July 2, July 9
  • Spanish Empowerment Group with Andrea | Tuesday, July 7
  • Zumba with Jose | Wednesday, July 8
  • Chinese Open Ballroom, and Brain Games with Dana | Wednesdays, July 1, July 8
  • Tech Talk with Rebecca | Friday, July 17
  • Balance 101 Class and Intergenerational Tap Dance Class with Demetra | Monday, July 20
On Pause 
  • Open Swim | Returning, Monday, September 14
Class Returns
  • Ceramics Summer Semester | Monday, July 20; Tuesday, July 21; Thursday, July 23; Friday, July 24

Karaoke
Thursday, July 2 – July 30 | 10:00 – 10:50 AM | Auditorium
Come sing along to your favorite classics and enjoy music, friendship, and fun in a relaxed group setting. All are welcome!

 

Painting Art Therapy Group with Sheryl
Monday, July 13 – August 10 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Paint Studio
Participants will explore creative expression using paint—primarily watercolor, gouache, and acrylic—on paper or canvas, followed by group discussion. Registration required; space is limited. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org, call 646-395-4534, or sign up with front desk staff.

 

WISE Healthy Aging and Wellness Program with Tiffany
Thursday, July 23 – September 3 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Lounge
Learn about healthy aging, medication management, and risk factors and behaviors to avoid. Enjoy refreshments and receive a gift card upon completing the 7-weeks program!

July Birthday Party with DJ Sarie
Thursday, July 2 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Auditorium
Come celebrate your birthday or your fellow members’ birthdays. Enjoy dancing, and cake!

 

Remembering Together: A Space for Grief, Loss, and Remembrance  
Monday, July 6 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Peacock Room
A space to honor and remember loved ones in a supportive space. This gathering is open to all community members, staff, interns, and volunteers.

 

Men’s Health Seminar with Urologist Dr. Anh Thuy Nguyen
Thursday, July 9 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Lounge
This session will address the physical and psychological impacts of conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), erectile dysfunction (ED), and stress urinary incontinence, along with current treatment options. Sirovich is not affiliated with this program. Refreshments will be provided.

 

Screening FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals (In Spanish)
Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 | 3:00 PM | Auditorium
Join us for a special viewing of the FIFA World Cup Semi Final with Spanish-language commentary.

 

Film Screening in Honor of Disability Pride Month: Crip Camp
Thursday, July 16 | 1:00 – 2:40 PM | Lounge
In this film, a groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equality.

Field Trip: South Street Seaport Museum 
Friday, July 17 | Meet in the Lobby at 10:30 AM to take M15 Bus, No return transportation to the center
Ticket Price: $22
In observance of Independence Day, join us for a special field trip to the South Street Seaport Museum special exhibition, The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation. We are taking public transportation there! Registration is required, and spots are limited. Registration opens on Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 AM. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org, call 646-395-4534, or sign up with front desk.

In Person Classes

Mosaic Tiles with Alexandra
9:30 AM – 11:20 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 – 10:50 AM  | Auditorium
Strength and Balance class, seated, with a safe option for standing
exercises for balance and strength. With weights.

 

Painting Art Therapy Group with Sheryl
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Paint Studio
July 13 – August 10

Participants will explore creative expression using paint—primarily watercolor, gouache, and acrylic—on paper or canvas, followed by group discussion. Registration required; space is limited. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org, call 646-395-4534, or sign up with front desk staff.

 

Ceramic Session 1 with Bianca and Laura
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Ceramics Studio
Class Returns July 20

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.

 

Beginners Ceramic Session with Laura
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Ceramics Studio
Last Class June 22 | Class Returns July 20
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
On Pause Until September 14
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 – 2:50 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 
3:10 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 – 4:50 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 – 10:50 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 Sherman and Bianca
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Class Returns July 21
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
11:10  AM – 12:00 PM | 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.


Theater Desk

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!

 

Spanish Empowerment Group with Andrea
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Lounge
Únete a un grupo acogedor y de apoyo donde el español es el idioma principal para la conexión y el crecimiento. Andrea guía a los participantes a través de conversaciones reflexivas y ejercicios interactivos que fomentan el autoconocimiento, el desarrollo de la confianza y el bienestar emocional.


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.

 

Ceramic Session 2 with Sherman and Bianca 
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Class Returns July 21
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
10:30 AM – 11:20 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 – 2:50 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.

Zumba with Fiorela
9:50 – 10:30 AM | 1ST FL Lounge
Join 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 Sherman and Bianca
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Class Returns July 23
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 – 3:20 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 Sherman and Bianca

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Class Returns July 23
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 – 2:50 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 – 10:50 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 | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Class Returns July 24
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.

 

Painting with Olivia
Fridays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Art Studio
Explore new mediums, try different techniques, or simply enjoy painting what inspires you. Registration is required and spots are limited. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org, call 646-395-4534, or sign up with front desk staff.

 

Tech Talk with Rebecca
11:00 – 11:50 AM | 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!

 

Jewelry Making with Phyllis
1:00 PM – 3:00 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 and Sirovich Senior Theater 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 – 4:30 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Fee $350
Class Returns July 24
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
3:30 – 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.

 

July Birthday Party with DJ Sarie

Thursday, July 2 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Auditorium

Come celebrate your birthday or your fellow members’ birthdays. Enjoy dancing, cake, and a special tribute to fathers for Father’s Day, Pride, and Juneteenth!