I have spent over a year participating in dance classes with Margaret Yuen. These classes helped me establish a balance of activities that are keeping me emotionally and physically strong. I am in my 70s and I find I’m thriving in Chinatown, meeting very qualified and friendly people to pursue new passions! Life without this center – especially with the challenges of a pandemic – would have been hard. I’m met every day by people who greet me at the front desk and who I’ve come to know as friends. This level of familiarity exists as I move throughout the building where I feel welcomed and appreciated. 

 

Learning dance is a true highlight of my life. It was fabulous to have an opportunity to showcase my skills with my colleagues. The warmth and encouragement and patience of the staff at Manny Cantor Center are beyond what a job description could possibly require. I want to say I’m grateful for being part of this wonderful community.

The walking program has been a delight of experience! I enjoy earning the intricacies and beauties of our neighborhood. It is always informative and such a congenial way to become always more familiar with the Lower East Side. Demetra brings a bountiful amount of knowledge to these walk-experiences. I highly recommend this group for all ages!

You are so efficient. Thank you for scheduling my husband's flu shot Hannah. It was so nice to meet you today. I loved both the Handbuilding Ceramics and the Clay Jewelry classes today. They were my first in-person classes since the pandemic. It was wonderful to actually interact with "live" human beings again. I'm feeling hope for a new "normal."

The Breakfast appeared to have been ‘called in’ from my apartment it was delivered to my table so quickly. I don’t know just what is going on there at the Center but it just can’t be better. Thank you ever so much.

This is the first senior center I’ve ever attended. I love it – there is so much to do, I’m busy all day in classes and talking with friends.

The Center has given me my life back.

I’ve been coming to the Edgies for 50 years. I have made lifelong friends here.