Older Adults Day
Wednesday, September 25, 10 AM–4 PM
Glen Oaks Library
256-04 Union Turnpike, Glen Oaks | (718) 831-8636
Join us for a fun and educational day featuring exercise, health lectures, an art project, and a concert for seniors 50+! Come to learn or to enjoy the music with your friends.
Programs Schedule
10:15 AM
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold instructor Suzanne Windland will teach dance moves mixed with exercise for an effective low-impact workout. Wear loose clothing and sneakers. This program is on a first-come, first-served basis.
10:30 AM
Brain Games
Exercise your mind and test your long-term and short-term memory at a discussion led by registered nurse Kathy Moran.
11:30 AM
Healthy Nutrition for Seniors
In this presentation we will review what makes up a healthy plate, the importance of exercise, and other tips to help you lead a happy, healthy life! Presented by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
12 PM
Creative Aging: Watercolor Project
Teaching artist Karen Fitzgerald leads this project. Registration is required. Please call the Glen Oaks Library at (718) 831-8636.
12:30 PM
Vascular Health
Did you know there are about three million peripheral vascular disease (PVD) cases a year and the disease affects one in five people over age 50? During this presentation by Dr. Soma Brahmanandam you will learn about signs, symptoms, treatment, and more about PVD.
1:15 PM
Depression and Anxiety
RNs Elise Bailey and Barbara Russo from Zucker Hillside Hospital (Northwell) lead the discussion about how to recognize and manage depression and anxiety.
3 PM
Naomi Zeitlin, Great Women of Broadway
The concert finale will feature songs representing the women of Broadway.
Meet with 20+ Service Providers
Check out the numerous organizations that will be at this event, including Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline, Ask the Pharmacist – St. John’s University, Memorial Sloan Kettering, MTA-Metrocards for Seniors, and more.