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Every person has a fantastic life story that needs to be told. In this series of classes, we look at the memories of our lives. We explore the questions, both big and small. All of our lives are so different, and we celebrate how different we each are.

Our classes usually have a shorter, more straightforward question and a more involved question afterward. All of us share our stories. There are lots of smiles and laughter.

Ross lives in Sydney, Australia, and he enjoys hearing about the differences in our lives in the US. He has been happily working with Seniors for many years. Ross works part-time in a nursing home, trying to help people live happier, better lives, and looks forward to the VSC weekly sessions very much.

Join Charles for a lot of musical potpourri and a little of “other”! The musical content will include some basic teaching of how to play a piano, singing as a group, viewing music videos to include songs and teaching about music. Then, if time, Charles takes class requests and will devote some time to discussing or finding interesting things on the internet. Enjoy the Entertainment hour!

Charles has always been a music lover and his earliest memories of loving music are hearing his beloved Mom humming, singing and listening to a transistor radio, challenging as it was to tune in to a radio station. Today he wants to bring joy to you by helping you to build a simple toolbox for playing the piano (a super user friendly and approachable instrument), that will enable them to play a lot of song as well as just enjoy the pleasures of singing and listening to Music!

This game will be based on the TV show "What's My Line?". Everyone will get a chance to ask questions to the person whose job they are trying to guess. The person with the "job" can only answer "yes" or "no" to the questions.

The person asking the question will get to keep asking as long as they get "yes" answers to their questions. They will stop when they get a "No" answer and the next person will ask questions. The group will get up to 10 "no" answers to guess their profession to win the game. This is a chance to give your inquisitive minds a real workout!

Dave was formerly a Radiation Therapy Physicist. He loves a variety of gambling games including Poker & Blackjack, as it incorporates memory, psychology, and logic into an interactive group where everyone is an equal and he's happy to share that with the enliveo group!

Improvisation, or Improv, is spontaneous, entertaining, and fun! The first 8 people entering the class who wish to be an actor that day will be doing 2-person scenes for about 5 minutes. It’s a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters, and dialogue of a scene or story are made up in the moment.

You will be doing 2-person scenes for about 5 minutes. Kathy will give each pair of “actors” a situation. The actors will each be given a character to pretend to play. After the scene is acted out, the rest of the class will guess what characters they are portraying. There will be several scenes played out as time allows. Example of a situation for doing an improv scene: You are preparing for your first ride in a hot air balloon.

Kathy Knox discovered improv when she took an improv class in 2016. Since then she has enjoyed teaching and performing improv at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University in Greenville, SC.

Join Shishir to learn some life-saving skills like CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, and Narcan Administration. Shishir is a recent graduate of the University of Virginia who is hoping to pursue graduate medical Education. He has clinical experience teaching CPR and First aid for the AHA and is an EMT. He is excited to present a class that empowers others to take action in medical emergencies, as bystanders play a huge role in saving the lives of others.

Take off on a unique exploration of the Concorde G-BOAD, the fastest commercial aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the aerodynamic advances responsible for this technological marvel, designed in the 1960s and operational until 2003, and hear stories of some of the famous figures who experienced the comfort of the Concorde’s first-class cabin and sophisticated flight deck. It's champagne and caviar at 60,000 feet!

Jim Tardiff is a born and raised New Yorker and has worked at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum as an educator since 2013. Currently, as Senior Educator, he is a specialist in space and aeronautics.

This class discusses the impact of current events and cultural trends on our daily lives. Discussions cover a wide range of topics, including current events in schools, the internet and privacy, fashion trends, scientific breakthroughs in Israel, and the impact of China's developments on us. News items are interspersed with travelogues from trips taken around the world.

Formerly a corporate attorney building and financing major pipelines, storage terminals, and power plants, negotiating derivatives documentation, Alice now takes history classes through Northwestern University and Florence Melton, exercises with tai chi, plays mahjong, and indulges in an addictive travel habit.

She has visited and photographed places on all seven continents (yes, including Antarctica). "I gain great joy out of the stimulating discussions with participants in my cultural trends/current events class when people engage!" Alice also avidly follows the Chicago sports teams and thoroughbred horse racing.

Join Barbara for Chair yoga movements done with breath. The class is designed for anyone to participate. No experience is necessary, and modifications will be offered if needed. The goal of the class is to help you relax and enjoy movement!

Barbara started her yoga journey in 2010. She studied and received a 200-hour teaching certificate at Yoga Sutra, NY. She additionally received a 700-hour teaching certificate and a 50-hour Vedic Chanting certificate at The Yoga School, NY.

Deborah Brandt, Doctor of Physical Therapy and retired dancer, developed it for the movement education and well-being of seniors. During each class, participants will lubricate joints and muscles through their full range of motion, stimulate balance, and practice mindful movement.

Whatever your strength or ability, enjoy this opportunity to explore the elements of functional movement while you energize and surprise your mind and body in a fun, creative environment!

Operation Mincemeat is a musical comedy based on the World War II British military deception of the same name, which ultimately disguised the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943. Very funny and based on a true story!

Maddie Gwinner is an Honors Student at the University of Arkansas pursuing a B.A. in International & Global Studies & B.A. in Political Science. Last year, she served as the 2024-25 President of Arkansas Mock Trial and was selected to attend the American Mock Trial Association’s 38th National Championship. She is also a representative on the University of Arkansas Student Conduct Board, a research assistant at the Fulbright Terrorism Research Center, and a co-founder of BridgeArkansas.

In her free time, Maddie enjoys hiking, baking, and trying new coffee shops with her friends. She has been performing in musicals for as long as she’s been able to walk, and she’s excited to share her passion for classic Broadway shows!

Learn how depression affects older adults (it's more than the "blues"), its warning signs, causes, and simple steps for support, treatment, and improving mental well-being. Dr. Gholson will speak about depression and ways to treat it, non-medical and medical. The time is coming when depression is at its peak.

Dr. Joyce Gholson, DO, AOA, ACOFP, FAOAAM, is a board-certified family physician dedicated to advancing healthcare practices. Her passion for improving patient care has led her to specialize in addiction medicine and outpatient suboxone therapy. She earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has certifications in addiction medicine and family practice and is also an Adjunct Professor at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine’s D.O. program

Join Allen to complete the trip to Japan with stops in Osaka and Kyoto. Then we'll move on to China to study the Chinese economy and its advances in transportation, such as the bullet train. Other areas we will explore include innovations in AI and robotics, self-driving cars, and renewable energy. When it comes to new technology, China is a force that the US has to reckon with. The second part of this 2 part series will visit specific tourist sites in China.

A former high school math teacher, Allen enjoys leading virtual classes on various topics.

Learn how to recognize common online scams and become aware of the best strategies to protect your personal data. Join Johanna of Smarter Service for Tech tips including using your device, surfing the internet, using Email and many more relevant tips to keep up with today's technology trends.

Join Johanna of Smarter Service for Tech tips, including using your device, surfing the internet, using Email, and many more relevant tips to keep up with today's technology trends.

Johanna has over a decade of experience in the tech industry and is passionate about helping older adults navigate and build confidence with technology. Originally from Texas—a place she still fondly calls home—Johanna now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband of over 12 years and their three beautiful children. When she's not spending time with her family, Johanna enjoys baking and decorating cakes!

Alan leads classes combining history with literature and has thought-provoking conversations about both! Alan was a lawyer and an investment banker. In 2010 he obtained a Masters degree in Literature/History. He then also became an Author.

Maegan enjoys leading classes on Women Leaders and researching women from the past to the present day in all walks of life. Join her to learn about these dynamic women!

Maegan is an editor and French translator by profession, allowing her to work with writers, artists, nonprofits, and businesses worldwide. Her work combines two passions: helping people build relationships through communication and learning new things. Maegan moved to NYC in 2011 for the Publishing and Digital Media program at NYU. She was excited to discover an online community center for older adults--something she had longed to see in her home city of Montreal while working for HelpAge Canada.

She has been leading VSC classes ever since, and cherishes the bond she shares with the participants over women leaders throughout history and their influence on our lives today. She loves to spend time in nature and has two small dogs, Cindy and Tucker (who sometimes pop in on classes!)

A jukebox musical full of joy, set on a Greek island paradise. We’ll explore how ABBA’s songs were woven into a story of family, love, and identity — and why audiences around the world can’t resist dancing along. Join Paul weekly for Broadway highlights and spotlights for the shows you love and know, and some you may not know! He will share his love and knowledge with you!

Paul is a lifelong musician, music educator, and performer based in Connecticut. Named after Paul Stanley from the band KISS, he grew up surrounded by music and started playing guitar, piano, and drums at a young age. He now runs his own teaching studio and also teaches at a local high school. Paul has performed everything from jazz and classical to video game music and Broadway-style cabarets.

When he’s not teaching or composing, he enjoys exploring Connecticut, going to concerts, and sharing his love of music with others. His classes are interactive, upbeat, and designed to bring music—and great stories—to life!

Join this recorded program(March 2025). With antisemitism once again in the news, The Many Lives of Anne Frank takes a fresh and timely look at the debates around Anne’s life and work, including the controversial adaptations of the diary, Anne’s evolution as a fictional character, and the ways her story and image have been politically exploited.

Author Ruth Franklin reveals how Anne has been understood and misunderstood, both as a person and as an idea, and opens new avenues for interpreting her life and writing in today’s hyperpolarized world. Join Ruth Franklin as she sheds a new light on the young woman whose diary of her years in hiding, now translated into more than seventy languages, is the most widely read work of literature to arise from the Holocaust.

Discover the art of chess with Benjamin and fellow students as your guides! Each class begins with a brief introduction, after which you'll move into separate 'breakout rooms,' where individual students will lead you through the intricacies of chess piece movements. Not only is chess a delightful pastime, but it also nurtures memory, logic, and fosters social connections. So, get ready for some fun!

Benjamin and his friends are passionate about chess, often competing in tournaments. Benjamin, in particular, is the driving force behind 'Chess in the Homes,' an intergenerational chess program. He and most of his fellow chess enthusiasts who facilitate VSC classes attend Stuyvesant High School.

Join Tyler to make this lovely gift! Learn how to create a 3-D paper strawberry gift box to bring a little sweetness to someone’s day. Materials: Construction paper or card stock in red and green, a black marker, twine or ribbon, and a hole puncher. Join Tyler in either watching or working along with her to create lovely crafts using simple materials.

Tyler works in marketing by day; however, she enjoys creating practical crafts with paper and other media in her spare time. She enjoys researching and finding simple projects for all to share and express their own creativity.

Every person has a fantastic life story that needs to be told. In this series of classes, we look at our memories and explore questions, both big and small. Our lives are so different, and we celebrate how different we each are. Our classes usually have a shorter, more straightforward question and a more involved question afterward. All of us share our stories. There are lots of smiles and laughter.

Ross lives in Sydney, Australia, and enjoys hearing how our lives differ. He has been working with Seniors for some time now. Ross continues working part-time in a nursing home, trying to help people live happier, better lives, and very much looks forward to the VSC weekly sessions.

This game will be based on the TV show "What's My Line?". Everyone will get a chance to ask questions to the person whose job they are trying to guess. The person with the "job" can only answer "yes" or "no" to the questions.

The person asking the question will get to keep asking as long as they get "yes" answers to their questions. They will stop when they get a "No" answer and the next person will ask questions. The group will get up to 10 "no" answers to guess their profession to win the game. This is a chance to give your inquisitive minds a real workout!

Dave was formerly a Radiation Therapy Physicist. He loves a variety of gambling games including Poker & Blackjack, as it incorporates memory, psychology, and logic into an interactive group where everyone is an equal and he's happy to share that with the enliveo group!

Improvisation, or Improv, is spontaneous, entertaining, and fun! The first 8 people entering the class who wish to be an actor that day will be doing 2-person scenes for about 5 minutes. It’s a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a scene or story are made up in the moment. You will be doing 2-person scenes for about 5 minutes. Kathy will give each pair of “actors” a situation. The actors will each be given a character to pretend to play. After the scene is acted the rest of the class will guess what characters they were portraying. There will be several scenes played out as time allows.

Example of a situation for doing an improv scene: You are preparing for your first ride in a hot air balloon.

Kathy Knox discovered improv when she took an improv class in 2016. Since then she has enjoyed teaching and performing improv at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University in Greenville, SC.

As we age, incorporating the latest technological advancements into our homes can greatly enhance independence and safety. In this class, we will explore recent technologies being adopted worldwide to support aging in place.

We’ll examine current trends in smart home systems, health monitoring devices, and emerging innovations poised to benefit seniors in the future. Whether you're interested in personal stories from seniors using these technologies, looking for ways to upgrade your home environment, or exploring future developments, this class aims to inform and inspire. Join us to discover how modern innovations can make your home smarter and your life more secure.

Na Lyu is a graduate student studying interior and lighting design. She is currently enrolled in a graduate program at the Parsons School of Design in NYC.