WCBL Programming Schedule

IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 SURGE IN NEW YORK CITY, EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE IS SLOWLY RETURNING TO IN-PERSON AND HYBRID CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE BELOW UP-TO-DATE. IN-PERSON DINING HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2021.  

WCBL will provide members with Grab and Go meals from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 12 pm to 12:30 pm. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and do not require reservations. Members must still properly wear face masks and maintain six-feet of physical distance from one another while participating in meal pickups.  

Social Services will still be available via phone, email, or Zoom.

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 646-395-4187 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org.

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

Dance Movement Expression with Courtney | Virtual Via Zoom 

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Click here to join. To register, E-mail wcbl@mannycantor.org or call (646) 395-4270.

Game Time with Margaret | Virtual Via Zoom 

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

To participate, call 646.395.4270 or email wcbl@mannycantor.org. Currently not in session.

TUESDAY

Qi Gong Taught in Chinese | Virtual Via Zoom 

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Registration Required. Currently not in session.

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

*Workshops are paused until Spring 2022. Check here for updates.

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

Acrylic Painting | In-person in Studio A

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

*Starting 1/25. 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

Senior Advocacy Leadership Team (SALT) Meeting | Virtual Via Zoom 

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Email changemakers@mannycantor.org to join.

MCC Fitness Presents: Zumba®️ Gold with Demetra | Virtual Via Zoom 

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Required.

Click here to join | Password: gold

WEDNESDAY

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

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

*Workshops are paused until Spring 2022. Check here for updates.

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

Chinese Beading Series | In-person in Studio C

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 | Virtual Via Zoom

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

To register email wcbl@mannycantor.org. Currently not in session.

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

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Click here to join | PASSWORD: BALANCING

Please email wcbl@mannycantor.org to register.

Spiritual Journeys Gathering with Rabbi Regina | Virtual Via Zoom

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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

MCC Fitness Presents: Pilates with Leorna | Virtual Via Zoom

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Required.

Click here to join. | Password: eTF1Fb

Chair Yoga with Kristen | Virtual Via Zoom

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Click here to join | Passcode: 123456

Jazz Line Dance with Bernard | Virtual Via Zoom

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 | Virtual Via Zoom

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

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Yoga with Dianne | Virtual Via Zoom

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Art Expression with Paula | Virtual Via Zoom

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

To register, E-mail wcbl@mannycantor.org or call (646) 395-4270.

Alliance Stage Company Drama Series with Cory Michael Herman  | Virtual Via Zoom

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

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.

Art Expression with Chloe & Kyla | Virtual Via Zoom

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

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*Returns 1/20. To register, E-mail wcbl@mannycantor.org or call (646) 395-4270.

Chinese Discussion Group with Kelvin and Selina | Virtual Via Zoom

1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

Registration Required. Currently not in session.

MCC Fitness Presents: Silver Sneakers with Julie | Virtual Via Zoom

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

*Class only on 1/20. Registration Required.

Click here to join. | Passcode: 171NWv

FRIDAY

Tai Chi with Phil Cheung | Virtual Via Zoom

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

Conducted in Chinese. Currently not in session.

Crafts/Sewing with Ludy | Virtual Via Zoom

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Required. Currently not in session.

MCC Fitness Presents: Tai Chi with Jan | Virtual Via Zoom

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Click here to join. Registration Required.