WCBL Programming Schedule

Welcome to the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living!

In following regulations from the NYC Department of Health and DFTA, face coverings remain required in all WCBL programs and services, except while eating. Additional Health and Safety requirements can be found here.

In-person lunches will be served Monday – Friday from 11:40 PM to 12:30 PM for a suggested donation of $2. No individual will be turned away for not contributing.

Social Services are now available in person, or via phone, email, or Zoom. Please call 646-395-4270 or email WCBL@mannycantor.org with any inquiries or to schedule an appointment with a Social Services staff person.

See below for a full list of our virtual and in-person programming.

To find other meal distribution programs, please contact NYC DFTA at (212) AGING NYC or (212-244–6469).

Download our programming calendars in English or Chinese.

To make a social service appointment or for any questions, please reach out to us at 646-395-4270 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org.

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Scroll below to see the daily schedule. You must be a member of the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living to participate in our programs. To register, please fill out the form here. All in-person classes require registration. Please come 15 minutes early to complete health screening in the lobby.

KEY:

Green – Virtual Activity

Pink – In-Person Activity

MONDAY

Chair Yoga with Instructor Janice Sloane | Virtual Via Zoom 

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Click here to join | PASSWORD: 767317

Game Time with Margaret | 6th Floor Rooftop

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

To participate, call 646.395.4270 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org.

TUESDAY

Qi Gong Taught in Chinese | 6th Floor Rooftop

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Registration Required. Call 646.395.4270 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org to join. 

Gentle Movement/Breathing with Instructor Janice Sloane | Virtual Via Zoom

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Click here to join | PASSWORD: 777868

Essex Market Fresh Bites Nutrition Workshop | In-person at Essex Market, 88 Essex St. 2nd Floor

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Click here to sign up | Available in English and Cantonese.

Acrylic Painting | Studio C, M Floor

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Class is currently at capacity. To be placed on the waiting list call 646.395.4270 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org.

Body Conditioning Led by Robert Hofman | Virtual Via Zoom

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Click here to join | PASSWORD: 12345

Please be advised that WCBL has moved over to a professional Zoom account. Therefore, all participants should register in advance for Body Conditioning with Rob by clicking on this registration link. Each member just needs to register one time, and then you can attend all WCBL’s Body Conditioning classes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Senior Advocacy Leadership Team (SALT) Meeting | 4th Floor, Room 404

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Email changemakers@mannycantor.org to join.

MCC Fitness Presents: Zumba®️ Gold with Demetra | 6th Floor Rooftop

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Required.

Click here to join | Password: gold

Watercolor Painting at 3 PM | Via Zoom

New sessions are starting up again! Instructor will send out Zoom link to participants. *Members must email wcbl@mannycantor.org to join. 

WEDNESDAY

Essex Market Fresh Bites Nutrition Workshop | In-person at Essex Market, 88 Essex St. 2nd Floor

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Click here to sign up. Available in English and Spanish.

Drawing with Jodie Niss | Via Zoom

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Taught by instructor Jodie Niss. Members must email wcbl@mannycantor.org to join.

Chinese Beading Series | Studio C, M Floor

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Conducted in Chinese. Class is currently at capacity. To be placed on the waiting list call 646.395.4270 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org. 

Self-Defense with Shinan Andre Maldonado | 4th Floor, Room 404

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

To register email wcbl@mannycantor.org.

Chair Yoga with NORC | Virtual Via Zoom

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Click here to join | Password: 115388

A-B-C  (Actions for Balance with a Chair) with Instructor Demetra Tsantes | Virtual Via Zoom

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Register in advance for this meeting | PASSWORD: BALANCING

Spiritual Journeys Gathering with Rabbi Regina | Virtual Via Zoom

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

To register, email waysofpeace.org@gmail.com.

Self-Defense Classes for Adults 18+ | 6th Floor Community Room (6A)

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Register Here.

MCC Fitness Presents: Pilates with Leorna | 6th Floor Rooftop

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Required.

Click here to join. | Password: eTF1Fb

Jazz Line Dance with Bernard | 6th Floor Rooftop

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Click here to join. | Password: 1234567

To participate, call 646.395.4270 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org.

THURSDAY

Chinese Dance with Margaret Yuen | 6th Floor Rooftop

(Beginner)  9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | (Advanced) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Yoga with Dianne | Virtual Via Zoom

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Click here to join.

Alliance Stage Company Drama Series with Cory Michael Herman  | 4th Floor, Room 404

(Acting) 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | (Drama) 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

To join, please email cmherman@edalliance.org.

Handbuilding Ceramics | In-person in Studio A 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Class is currently at capacity. To be placed on the waiting list call 646.395.4270 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org.

Chinese Discussion Group with Kelvin and Selina | In-person

1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

Registration Required.

FRIDAY

Tai Chi with Phil Cheung | 6th Floor Rooftop

(Advanced) 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | (Beginner) 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Conducted in Chinese. 

Crafts/Sewing with Ludy | 4th Floor, Room 404

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Required. 

MCC Fitness Presents: Tai Chi with Jan | 6th Floor Rooftop

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Click here to join. Registration Required.