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April is National Volunteer Month! Recently

April is National Volunteer Month!

Recently, we hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party in honor of our incredible volunteers at the Manny Cantor Center. We’re deeply grateful for your commitment to our community. Your dedication and care are at the heart of everything we do at MCC.

Educational Alliance invites you to the fourth ann

Educational Alliance invites you to the fourth annual CelebratEArts Festival, a month-long celebration in May honoring Older Americans Month. Our 2025 theme, Flip the Script, encourages artists and audiences to challenge age perceptions and redefine narratives.

Join us for gallery exhibits, performances, workshops, art sales, and intergenerational programs across five Educational Alliance sites. Mark your calendar for a month of creativity and connection! Learn more at the link in bio 🔗

#CelebratEArts #ReframeAging #OlderAmericansMonth

We are thrilled to announce that this year's Commu

We are thrilled to announce that this year's Community Prom theme is Dancing Through the Decades! Join us on Wednesday, May 14th from 3 pm - 5 pm on the MCC Basketball Court, CR Level.

Enjoy this free intergenerational event filled with dancing, refreshments, activities, raffles, and more! We look forward to coming together as a community. RSVP at the link in our bio.

Every year, our Weinberg Center for Balanced Livin

Every year, our Weinberg Center for Balanced Living hosts a Passover Seder. This special celebration brings together older adults who are learning about the traditions for the first time and those who have celebrated their whole lives—turning neighbors into friends in our vibrant LES community.

May this Passover be a time of joy, hope, and renewal for our MCC family. Chag Sameach!

Older adults ages 60+ are invited to join a free g

Older adults ages 60+ are invited to join a free guided tour of @themuseumofmodernart followed by a visit to the Marlon Mullen exhibit on Friday, April 11th at 12:30 pm. To register, please contact Marcia Blaize Callender at mcallender@mannycantor.org or call (646) 395-4252.

This past month was filled with hands-on activitie

This past month was filled with hands-on activities at Edgies Teen Center! Our teens had an amazing time bringing their artistic visions and culinary passions to life through painting and baking focaccia from scratch. These projects provided a fantastic opportunity for self-expression and learning in a fun and supportive environment. We can’t wait for more exciting workshops later this year!

Early Childhood at MCC still has a few open tuitio

Early Childhood at MCC still has a few open tuition-funded spots in our Twos classes for the 2025-2026 school year. Our Infants, Toddlers, and Twos program incorporates creative learning and includes movement, art, outdoor activities, and music. Tuition covers two meals and snacks daily, diapers, wipes, and formula if needed. Apply now at the link in our bio!

For more information, please contact jbieber@mannycantor.org or call (646) 395-4231.

Last week, some of our Early Childhood classes vis

Last week, some of our Early Childhood classes visited our latest exhibit from @ea_artschool, “Roots and Visions: A Collective Journey” at MCC! The students were excited to explore the gallery and ask questions about the artwork. It was amazing to see their curiosity spark as they engaged with the art and shared their observations!

If you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, be sure to stop by and experience the exhibition on view now until April 18th in the MCC lobby and Ernest Rubenstein Gallery!

Thank you to everyone who participated in last wee

Thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s Job Search Party at MCC. We loved seeing so many community members connect with opportunities and resources like resume development, picking out professional clothing from our ReLoved Boutique, headshots, and so much more!

A huge thanks to our wonderful partners Bandana Jobs and the Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN) for teaming up with us to make this event a success. We look forward to the next job fair!

March is National Social Work Month! Join us in ce

March is National Social Work Month! Join us in celebrating the dedication and compassion of our incredible social work teams at the Manny Cantor Center. From providing comprehensive case management to offering tailored wellness programs, their unwavering support makes a lasting impact on our community every day. Thank you for all that you do!

At Edgies Teen Center, we’re all about empowerin

At Edgies Teen Center, we’re all about empowering youth to build skills, confidence, and friendships—both on and off the court. Every Thursday, our teens meet to practice, compete, and improve their volleyball game. Learn more about our programs and how to join at the link in bio!

Thank you to everyone who joined the public inform

Thank you to everyone who joined the public information session on SCRIE and DRIE rent freeze programs last week! Special thanks to @nycaging, @mayorspeu, and NY State Senator @briankavanaghny’s Office for sharing valuable insights with our community. Our members left feeling more informed and empowered about their housing options. We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future!

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