Holiday Closures

• Center will close at 3:00 PM | Wednesdays, December 24 and December 31
• Center closed for Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25
• Center closed for New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1

No Classes

• Zumba with Jose, Chinese Open Ballroom, and Brain Games with Dana | Wednesday, December 3
• Tai Chi with Annie | Friday, December 5
• Alliance Stage Company Classes | Friday, December 26
• Vocal Ensemble with Mariano | Friday, December 26

Class Returned

• Tai Chi with Annie | Fridays (No class Friday, December 5)
• Balance 101 | Virtual Meeting Monday, December 1, and starting December 8 in-person meeting

Last Class Until Further Notice

• Painting | Monday, December 15
• Playback Theatre with Drama Therapy Intern Maggie | Monday, December 15

Holiday Luncheon

Friday, December 19 | Dining Room

First Seating 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Second Seating 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

Menu: Butternut Squash Soup with Focaccia, Choice of Skirt Steak or Airline Chicken, Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Vegetable Medley, (brussels sprouts, onion, carrots), Cheesecake.

Tickets will be on sale starting Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 AM at the front desk. Tickets are first come, first served. Suggested contributions of $5 for members and required payment of $10 for aides. No member will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Birthday Party

Thursday, December 4 | 1:00 – 1:50 PM | Auditorium

Come join us to celebrate your birthday or your fellow members birthday. There will be dancing and cake!

Holiday Sale

Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Auditorium

Find unique, handmade ceramic gifts by Sirovich members this holiday season! All proceeds benefit the Sirovich Center’s art programs.

Nutrition Workshop: Immunity and Holiday Eating with Dietician Doug

Tuesday, December 16 | 1:00 – 1:50 PM | Lounge

This engaging class will highlight foods to help strengthen your immune system, share balanced eating tips for the holidays, and include a live demo using a meal tracker to build a healthy festive plate.

Decorate Snowflakes With Us

Wednesday, December 17 | 10:10 – 11:00 AM | Conference Room

Make handmade paper snowflakes and celebrate the coming winter season. Finished snowflakes will be collected and put on display to add some winter magic to our space!

Field Trip: MET Museum

Thursday, December 18 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Bus Leaves @11:30 AM, Bus Returns @3:30 PM

Ticket Price: $5

Join staff on a trip to the MET museum, a perfect afternoon escape from the winter weather! Lunch is provided. Registration is required and spots are limited. Registration opens on Tuesday, December 2. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org, call 646-395-4534, or sign up with front desk staff.

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 | 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 Deb
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Last Class December 15
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org with any further questions.

Playback Theatre with Drama Therapy Intern Maggie
1:00 – 2:00 PM | 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. Registration is recommended but not required until Monday, November 10. To register, email sirovich@14streety.org, call 646-395-4534, or sign up with front desk staff.

Beginners Ceramic Session with Deb
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Ceramics Studio
Last Class December 15
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 Sherman
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Last Class December 15
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
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
Last Class December 15
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. 

In Person Classes

Ceramic Session 1 with Sherman 
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Last Class December 15
This class is for registered ceramic students. Please email sirovichceramics@edalliance.org with any further questions.

Functional Yoga with at 14Y
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 14 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
To register email sirovich@14streety.org

Ceramic Session 2 with Sherman
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Last Class December 15
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 Deb
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Last Class December 15
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!

Jewelry Making with Phyliss 
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!z

Alliance Stage Company: Expressive Arts with AhHa! Broadway
1:15 – 2:00 PM | Auditorium
Participate in the AhHa! Broadway and Alliance Stage Company 1940s Radio Hour workshop! You will learn how to collaborate with each other to do a radio show using transcriptions of the original 1940’s broadcast recordings. There will be a final performance on Friday, November 14. Registration is required and spots are limited. To register, email cmherman@edalliance.org.

Figurative Sculpture with Bianca
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 3RD FL Ceramic Studio
Last Class December 15
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
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 
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.

December Birthday Party
Thursday, December 4  | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Auditorium
Enjoy dancing, great company, and a sweet treat to brighten your day.