Friday, April 12, 2013

Upcoming April/May Cultural Events and Rec Activities at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center


JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center


JASA Cultural Arts Event: Sunday, April 28th.


Join us for an afternoon of fine dining and cultural enrichment:

Learn about Mexica culture through dance.  Members of the Kalpulli Huethuetlahtolli, an indigenous group dedicated to preserving and educating others about their ancient heritage, will present authentic Mexica (pronounced me-shee-ka) danzas as well as share their unique teachings, traditions and ceremonies which can be traced back to the Aztecs.





A festive lunch of turkey leg, yams, green beans, roll and dessert will be served at 12:15 PM followed by the dance presentation.
Recommended senior donation is $3.00 for the meal and $2.00 for the event. Non-senior fee is $5.00 for the meal and $3.00 for the event.

Please call the center office 718-549-4700 to reserve for the meal and event by Tues. April 23rd


Cultural Events, Classes and Trips in May
2013:

  • Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Libby Richman’s Latin Jazz Quartet at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center on Sunday, May 5th at 1:00 PM. Libby Richman, alto sax; Michael Gaskin, piano; Jerome Morris, drums with special guests Phyllis Schapiro and Rosie Steinberg, vocals and John Philpott, tenor sax will present a varied program of classic and popular selections.
A festive lunch: Spanish roast chicken, rice and beans, kale, roll and dessert will be served at 12:15 PM. Recommended senior donation is $3.00 for the meal and $2.00 for the event. Non-senior fee is $5.00 for the meal and $3.00 for the event. RSVP to the center office 718-549-4700 by Tues. April 30th.

  • Trips: Tour the Noguchi Museum on Fri. May 3rd and Gracie Mansion on Wed. May 8th.  For reservations and information, call Maritza at the center: 718-549-4700.


  • Join us for a lively Mother’s Day celebration on Fri. May 10th with Igor Shebakov, keyboard/vocals and a singer at 1:00 PM. Roast chicken and broccoli soufflĂ© will be served at 12:15 PM. Senior meal contribution is $2.50 and $1.00 for the event. Please reserve by Tues. May 7th.


  • Irish Step Dancers from the McGough Academy will perform on Sun. May 19th at 1:00 PM. A festive meal of poached salmon and toasted orzo will be served at 12:15 PM. Recommended senior donation is $3.00 for the meal and $2.00 for the event. Non-senior fee is $5.00 for the meal and $3.00 for the event. RSVP to the center office 718-549-4700 by Tues. May 14th.
All meals at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center are catered by Mauzone (kosher) Meal Service. We offer a daily alternate choice of main dish.
We are located in the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. off of Van Cortlandt Ave. West on the Bronx #1 or #10 bus routes. For more information, please call the center office at 718-549-4700.

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