Care NYC: Events This Week

Come and join us for a fun, easy to follow, lower intensity class that focuses on your overall fitness goals: cardiovascular, conditioning, flexibility, and balance, all done to energetic music.  Join our long-time Zumba instructor, Marta Lopez for this fun class. Join us with Zoom / Unirse a la reunión Zoom. Register today/Registrarse hoy.

Looking for a fun way to exercise. Join us for Gyrokinesis which combines the benefits and qualities of Yoga, Tai Chi, swimming and dance, and are great for alleviating pain, stiffness and fatigue. Gyrokinesis works the entire body, strengthening and stretching through rhythmic, flowing and circular movements. Music adds to the fun. Most of the session will be seated. Use a kitchen or dining chair, preferably without arms. We’ll do some standing exercises at the end. Wear comfortable, workout clothes, bare feet or socks. It's OK to wear shoes too. Register today.

Presented by  Ingrid Mitchell, LMSW of Columbia University Medical Center, this session reviews resources and benefits to caregivers and their loved ones. Register today.

Please join our instructor, James Park, for a Stretch Class.  This class includes a series of stretches that are focused on increasing flexibility, balance, and posture.Register today.

Please join Juan Ortega to sing your favorite songs and learn new songs as well. Join us virtually or via phone. Register today.

During this half-hour group session, we will introduce deep breathing, light movement, and final relaxation to help strengthen the immune system. The group is always started and ended with a positive quote for the members to integrate in their daily lives. The group is for anyone since all the movement is done with a chair and is gentle. Register today.

Cardio Dance is a physical health and exercise class that combines easy to follow moves with fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt your body. Join us virtually. Register today.

Our Swing Dance class is aerobic exercise that requires constant movement which helps your heart and improve your balance. Tai Chi is a gentle physical exercise that involves a series of slow, focused, constant motion, accompanied by deep breathing and meditation. Swing Tai is a combination of both swing dance and Tai Chi, involving constant movement with music and a meditative component. Join Marta Lopez while she leads you on this journey. Join us with Zoom / Unirse a la reunión Zoom. Register today/Registrarse hoy.

We will use different chair yoga postures to release tension in the body. That will lead us into deep relaxation by following simple breathing methods and imagery. You will feel a quiet in your mind and body. These simple techniques can be used at any time to find peace and relaxation. No experience in either chair yoga or meditation is necessary! All you need is a chair, best without arms if possible, and some space to move your arms and legs. Register today.

Learn about the importance of physical activity and exercise for loved ones with dementia. This informative session is presented by Ashwini K. Rao EdD, OTR, FAOTA of Columbia University Medical Center. Register today.

A recent analysis led by NIA scientists suggests that bacteria that cause gum disease are also associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.  Presented by James M. Noble, MD, MS, CPH, FAAN of Columbia University Medical Center. Register today.

your doctor and healthcare professionals and how to advocate for yourself and the people for whom you are caring. Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC - Caregiver Education Specialist.You can join us virtually or on the phone. Register today.

Please join our instructor, James Park, for a light to medium workout with the goal of increasing overall strength.  Join us virtually or on the phone. Register today.

fitness goals: cardiovascular, conditioning, flexibility, and balance, all done to energetic music.  Join our long-time Zumba instructor, Marta Lopez for this fun class. Join us with Zoom / Unirse a la reunión Zoom. Register today/Registrarse hoy.

We will use different chair yoga postures to release tension in the body. That will lead us into deep relaxation by following simple breathing methods and imagery. You will feel a quiet in your mind and body. These simple techniques can be used at any time to find peace and relaxation. No experience in either chair yoga or meditation is necessary! All you need is a chair, best without arms if possible, and some space to move your arms and legs. Register today.

Join us for a fun game of human bingo. The first person to fill their entire bingo with fun facts about themselves wins. Join us virtually. Register today.  A virtual bingo card will be sent to you after registration in a follow-up email.