The Adult Center for People over 50

Ilene Yair, LMSW,  Director, ext. 236

58-20 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck NY 11362
718-225-6750 Ext. 236
IleneYair@sfy.org

The Adult Center emphasizes social, recreation, education and support services seeking to enhance the quality of life and to focus on continuing growth and enrichment for our members.

• A dynamic program for adults 50 years of age and over.
• Variety of stimulating classes and small groups led by qualified leaders
• Eight social clubs, with several for special interest groups
• A year round Jewish educational program
• Extensive trips and theatre going opportunities
• Various guest presentations and events throughout the year
• Ongoing resource and information assistance
  
  

NEW
Bereavement Group - Tuesdays - 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
For those people who have lost their spouses. Begins Tuesday, October 16 and continues for ten sessions. Pre-registration and interview required

Lunch Bunch for Widow and Widowers - Thursdays - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Provides an opportunity for the recently bereaved older adult to socialize with others who have lost a spouse.

Caregiver Support Groups Available for those who are providing care to individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, and other related
memory disorders. For more information, please call Alissa Pizzutiello at (718) 225-6750 ext. 331.

"Sing-A-Long" with Marilyn Herman & Stephen Figurasmith - Thursdays - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Juniors Seniors Club A social group for the younger seniors, with daytime activities and trips.

Senior Center For all members of the community over the age of 60, provides educational, social, cultural and recreational programs.

GALA Group For gay and lesbian adults over the age of 50.

Travel Club Day trips to various entertainment and cultural venues throughout the Metropolitan area.

The Wednesday Night Singles Social Group For adults over 50.

"A Day Out," a social, educational and recreational program for the physically frail and cognitively intact older adult. Support services for caregivers are offered.

Physical Education and Recreation Department Our health, wellness and recreation staff is dedicated to developing individualized plans of health maintenance and welness activities for our older adults.

Transportation Services are available for medical appointments, food shopping and rides to and from the Little Neck site within local geographic.

CENTER FOR FAMILY & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Enid Miller, LCSW, Director, ext. 248  EMiller@sfy.org

Trained professionals and volunteer advocates offer the following services at no fee
 for adults 18 and up:

• Individual Counseling
• Weekly Daytime & Evening Support Groups
• Term Crisis intervention
• Safety Plan
• Evacuation kits
• Court Accompaniment ( for orders of protection only)
• Linkages with legal assistance programs, shelter placement,
   other domestic violence services
• Information and referral services for family members
• Professional and community trainings in all areas of family violence