Week of Wechsler

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Wechsler Center for Modern Aging is pleased to announce its annual Week of Wechsler (WoW), a week-long programming initiative aimed at our modern aging population from May 12–18, 2025.

Each day features interesting speakers, gatherings, and unique opportunities for learning, exploration, and connection, with the headline event of an in-person Wechsler Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 15. Registration is recommended to secure your spot.

We’re still adding programs, stay current by joining The Wechsler Center for Modern Aging weekly email list and following us on social media.

Schedule

New programs are being added daily. Stay informed by checking back regularly for the latest updates or join our mailing list by clicking here.

For more information or assistance, contact Whitney Chapman, Program Manager, at wchapman@mmjccm.org.

Mon, May 12

Engage@Wechsler Lunch + Learn: A Taste of Age-Friendly Upper West Side

In Person | 12:1:30 pm, $36/Pay what you wish

Older Adult Lounge
Virtual | 1–2:30 pm, Pay what you wish
In Person |  2:30-4 pm, Pay what you wish

Wechsler Center Fiction Book Club
In Person |  2-3 pm, $5/$7

Tue, May 13 - Nourishment

Awe Walk in Nature
In Person | 1–2:30 pm, $18/$20

Rooftop Herb + Vegetable Garden Club
In Person | 3-4 pm, Pay what you wish

Nia Brain Body Fitness for Parkinson’s

In Person + Virtual | 3 – 4 pm FREE

Mrs. Lilienblum’s Cloud Factory, with Iddo Gefen and Taffy Brodesser-Akner

In Person | 7-8:30 pm $10/$30

Wed, May 14 - Social Connections

Social + Political Discussion Group

In Person + Virtual | 10:30 – Noon, Pay what you wish

Game Players Meet + Connect
In Person | 11 am – 1:30 pm, Pay what you wish

Ask the Geriatrician: Protecting Your Heart and Mind: How Cardiovascular Health Affects Brain Health

In Person + Virtual | 11 am – Noon, Pay what you wish

New Members Reception
In Person | 2:30-4 pm, Pay what you wish

Sing-a-Long

In Person | 4-5:30 pm, Pay what you wish

 

Thu, May 15 - Wechsler Wellness Fair + Supportive Communities

Wechsler Wellness Fair
In Person | 10 am–2 pm, Free

Exercise Classes

In Person | 10 am-2 pm, FREE

10:30-10:55 am: Intro to Yoga for Back Heal w/Jessica Metz

11:00-11:25 am: Intro to Small Group Training w/ Carol Espel

11:30-11:55 am: Intro to Fall Stop…Move Strong

12:00-12:25 pm: Intro to Balance + Bones

12:30-12:55 pm: Intro to Tai Chi

1:00-1:25 pm: Intro to Heart Health Walking

1:30-2:00 pm: Improve Your Vision + Brain Health Mini Lecture

2:00-2:25 pm: Closing Celebration

The Memory Cafe
In Person | noon-4 pm, $15/$18

Knitting Club
In Person | 4-6 pm,  Pay what you wish

Life Stories: A Memoir-Writing Workshop (five week program)

Virtual | 7-8:30 pm, $90/$110

English Overseas Social Gathering

In Person | 5-6 pm, $5

FILM – Forever Endeavor + Talk Back

In Person | 7 pm

Fri, May 16 - Discussion Groups + Education

Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
In Person + Virtual | 10:30 am-noon; prorating available

Introduction to Living Well Together: Navigating Health as a Community
Virtual | 10–11:30 am, Free

Informal Discussion Group: Conversations + Connection

Virtual | 12:15-1:30 pm, Pay what you wish

Yoga for PD

Virtual + In Person | 3-4:15 pm, FREE

Sun, May 18

Chess Club

In Person | 11:30-1:30 pm

Living with Parkinson’s – A Community Approach

In Person + Virtual | 3-4:15 pm

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Sponsors

We would also like to thank our sponsors at the Mt. Sinai Ichan School of Medicine and Recovery Physical Therapy.

Mt. Sinai Ichan School of Medicine
Recovery Physical Therapy

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