Sirovich Schedule

March 2025 Schedule

Siorovich Progam Information

All classes are accessible, free, and led by professional instructors and teaching artists. Each class offers a great opportunity to learn new skills or revisit old pastimes as well as engage with your community. 

March 2025 Program CalendarMarch 2025 Meal Calendar
Guidelines for Participation

Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your activities.

Meal Schedules

Breakfast

Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Dining Room

Tickets available for purchase from 8:45 AM – 9:55 AM. Dining room opens at 8:30 AM. Members have to exit the dining room at 10:30 AM.

Lunch

Monday – Friday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Dining Room

Sign in between 11:00 AM – 12:55 PM and ticket required. Dining room opens at 11:00 AM. Members have to exit the dining room at 1:30 PM.

 


Pantry Information

Sign up for our monthly pantry on the first Wednesday of each month. 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.

Wednesday, March 5 | 1:45 – 4:15 PM | Auditorium

Perishable and non-perishable food.

Wednesday, March 12 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Conference Room

Alternate pantry with non-perishable food only.

Upcoming Pantry | Wednesday, April 2 | 1:45 – 4:15 PM | Auditorium

Registrations open.

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

No Class

Zumba with Jose, | Wednesday, March 5

Chinese Open Ballroom | Wednesday, March 5 and 12

Brain Games with Dana | Wednesday, March 5 and 12

Spanish Empowerment Group with Andrea | Tuesday, March 11

Knitting/Crochet Group with Schekira | Wednesday, March 12

Game Time with Andrea | Thursday, March 13

Reiki and Meditation with Lyndell | Tuesday, March 18

Improvisation Performance Class with Robert | Friday, March 21

 

On Pause

Jewelry Making with Phyllis

Dance and Storytelling with Magda

Starts, Thursday March 6 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Auditorium

No dance experience necessary and all levels welcome.

Together, we will discover the many ways we can share our stories—through words and movement.

 

Improvisation Performance Class – The Next Level

with Robert

Starts, Friday March 7 | 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM | Auditorium 

No Class 3/21, Makeup Class 3/31

No registration required. All are welcome!

In this fun-filled class, you’ll explore exciting improv techniques and games and have and option to create an original live performance with the group.

 

Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE)  

Starts, Thursday, March 13 | 1:00 – 1:50 PM | Lounge 

No registration required.

Join a free, evidence-based series funded by OASAS that empowers seniors with essential tools for healthy aging. Enjoy refreshments during sessions and receive a gift card upon completing the 6-week program!

Social Workers as Community Allies with Sheryl and Dana

Monday, March 10 | 10:00 – 10:50 AM | Conference Room

No registration required.

In honor of Social Work Month, learn how the social services team can connect you to resources, offer emotional support, and help you navigate challenges.

 

Decorate With Us: Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick’s Day with M 

Tuesday, March 11 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Conference Room

All are welcome.

Come ready to decorate, socialize, and enjoy the festive vibes!

 

Women’s History Month Film Screening: The Six Triple Eight 

Tuesday, March 18 | 1:30 – 3:40 PM | Auditorium 

No registration required.

Learn about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, 855 women strong, who cleared a three-year backlog of 17 million undelivered letters, bringing hope to American soldiers. Q and A to follow the film screening.

 

Exploring the Women’s History in East Village: A Walking Tour 

Thursday, March 27 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Meet in the Lobby at 9:50 AM

No registration required. 

Join us for a guided walking tour as we uncover the stories of trailblazing women who shaped the neighborhood’s history through activism, art, politics, and culture.

 

Basic Tech Talk led by Teen Teaches Technology

Monday, March 31 | 2:00 – 2:50 PM | Lounge

No registration required. 

Got a question about apps, emails, or smartphone/laptop settings? Stop by for a quick and basic self-guided tutorial.

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  | 1ST FL 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.

 

Open Art Studio 
Mondays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Art Studio
Registration is required. Class is limited to 8 participants. To register email sirovich@14streety.org.
This is a judgment-free space to explore acrylic painting, oil painting, watercolor, and other mediums of self-expression. Connect, learn, and create with peers, whether you’re an experienced artist or new to art, seeking creativity, healing, or both.

 

Art & Play 
Mondays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Small Dining Room
No registration required.
Join us for a transformative journey combining visual and performance art. Explore arts and crafts, improvisation, and storytelling to express yourself freely, discover new facets of your identity, and build community. This series fosters self-discovery, personal growth, connection, and inspires reflection, renewal, and transformation.

 

Ceramic Session 1 with Deb
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email Debra at  dmezaros@edalliance.org with any further questions.

 

Rewriting the Narrative  
Mondays | 1:00 – 2:15 PM | Lounge
Registration is required. Class is limited to 8 participants. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org.
This workshop empowers participants through creative expression, storytelling, and theater techniques. Explore life experiences, reframe personal stories, and rediscover your voice. Gain fresh perspectives, build connections, and cultivate resilience in a supportive, creative environment. No theater experience needed—just a willingness to engage and share your story.

 

Beginner Ceramic Class with Deb
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Ceramics Studio
To register, the ceramics Beginner Session, please email Debra at dmezaros@edalliance.org.
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.

 

Open Swim
2:00 – 3:00 PM | 14 Street Y
Enjoy a free hour of open swim at the 14 Street Y pool. Please bring your Sirovich Membership Card to show to security at the front desk and sign in the guest book. Also bring a swimsuit, swim cap, lock for the locker room.

 

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. No registration is required.

 

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.

In Person Classes

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.” No registration needed. Just drop in!

 

Ceramic Session 1 with Sherman
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email Debra at dmezaros@edalliance.org with any further questions..

 

Chair Yoga 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. No registration required.

 

“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!

 

Reiki and Meditation with Lyndell and Ruth
Tuesdays | 1:00 – 1:50 PM | Lounge
No registration required.
Join members, Lyndell and Ruth, for a serene journey through the gentle practices of Reiki and Meditation.

 

Chinese Dance Group Sessions 1 and 2
1:30 PM – 3:20 PM | 1ST FL  Auditorium
Open to all levels. To register email sirovich@14streety.org

 

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

 

Ceramic Session 2 with Sherman 
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email Debra at  dmezaros@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.


Knitting Group with Schekira 

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 1ST FL Lounge
Come in and unwind and knit or crochet. You can bring your own projects, practice techniques, or share your trade secrets! All are welcome!


Open Ballroom Dance with Jeannie
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. 

In Person Classes

Ceramic Session 1 with Sherman 
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email Bianca at dmezaros@edalliance.org with any further questions.


Zumba with Fiorela 

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | 1ST FL Auditorium
Get ready to dance, sweat, and have a blast with  Fiorela Zumba class! This high-energy workout combines Latin and international music with dynamic dance routines to create an exhilarating and effective fitness experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, Zumba offers a fun and inclusive way to get fit and feel great. 


Functional Yoga with at 14Y

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 14 Street Y
No registration required.
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. Please bring your Sirovich Membership Card to show to security at the front desk and sign in the guest book.

 

Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE)  
Starts, Thursday, March 13 | 1:00 – 1:50 PM | Lounge 
No registration required.
Join a free, evidence-based series funded by OASAS that empowers seniors with essential tools for healthy aging. Enjoy refreshments during sessions and receive a gift card upon completing the 6-week program!


Asian Choral Group 

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM l 1ST FL Auditorium
To register email sirovich@14streety.org


Ceramic Session 2 with Sherman 

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email Bianca at dmezaros@edalliance.org with any further questions.

 

Game Time with Andrea
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 2ND FL Small Dining Room
No registration required.
Join us for an hour of games with fellow members!

 

Dance and Storytelling with Magda
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Auditorium
No dance experience necessary and all levels welcome.
Together, we will discover the many ways we can share our stories—through words and movement.

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 Deb

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email Bianca at dmezaros@edalliance.org with any further questions.

 

Tech Talk with Rebecca
11:00 – 12:00 PM | 2ND FL Dining Room
No registration needed. Just drop in.
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!

 

Improvisation Performance Class – The Next Level 
with Robert
Starts, Friday March 7 | 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM | Auditorium 
No Class 3/21, Makeup Class 3/31
No registration required. All are welcome!
In this fun-filled class, you’ll explore exciting improv techniques and games and have and option to create an original live performance with the group.

 

Ceramic Session 2 with Deb
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email Debra at dmezaros@edalliance.org with any further questions.

 

ASC: Expressive Arts (Hybrid) with Cory
12:00 – 12:45 PM | Auditorium
No registration required.

 

ASC: Expressive Arts with Cory
1:15 – 2:00 PM | Auditorium
No registration required.

 

ASC: Sirovich Senior Theater with Cory
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Auditorium & Hybrid
No registration required.

 

Jewelry Making with Phyliss 
1:00 PM – 3:50 PM | On Pause | Lounge
To register, please email sirovich@14streety.org

 

Vocal Ensemble with Mariano
3:15 – 5:00 PM | 1ST FL Auditorium
No previous singing or performing experience required. All ages welcome! To register, email cmherman@edalliance.org.

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 and 1:40 – 4:00 PM

Distribution 1:40 – 4:00 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. It’s important to note that all volunteers must be vaccinated for COVID-19 to ensure the safety of our community. We look forward to seeing you.

 

Volunteer with Educational Alliance

Educational alliance will be hosting support events for asylum-seekers in the coming weeks and months. If you are interested in volunteering and/or if you are bilingual and interested in supporting volunteer work for this, please sign up here.

Register for the Beginner Ceramics Class

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