There are two sides to each of our flyers attached. In case you have difficulty opening these attachments, please see the event descriptions below.
I. Purim Celebration: On Thurs. March 16th, dynamic entertainers Hagit Avnon, Zvi Klein and Dvir Avnon Klein will re-enact the Purim story with songs, costumes and puppets at 11:20 AM with our 4-yr old friends from MMCC Early Childhood program. Following a festive lunch at 12:15 PM, they will provide a program of nostalgic songs plus violin music at 1:00 PM. See reverse side for Hagit and Dvir’s biographical information.
Lunch Menu: Honey Lemon Chicken or breaded tilapia, potato pudding, Italian blend vegetables, apple sauce. Holiday refreshments will be served.
Recommended senior meal contribution: $3.00 and $2.00 for the event.
· Contact JASA Van C ortlandt Senior Center office at 718-549-4700 for advance reservations by Mon. March 13th.
II. Passover Model seder at JASA Van Cortlandt Sr. Center:
Join us for a meaningful Model Seder on Wed. April 5th with songs, readings, blessings and appetizers at 11:15 AM.
o Festive lunch of traditional appetizers, rosemary roast chicken leg or sole fillet, roasted red potatoes, carrots w/pineapple, macaroons and egg matzah served at 12:30 PM.
o Doug Leblang, keyboard/vocals and Debra Kreisberg, clarinetist, will present a holiday musical program at 1:15 PM. Refreshments will be served. See more biographical info about these performers on reverse side of flyer.
o Senior meal contribution: $5.00
Non-senior meal fee: $8.00
o RSVP to the center office 718-549-4700 by Monday, Apr. 3rd.
III. Chinese Calligraphy Class:
On Monday, March 6th, Wei Tang, master calligrapher, will launch a new Chinese Arts series at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center. This course will be offered every Monday from March through June from 1 – 2:30 PM. Ling Tang will instruct three sessions of Chinese paper-cutting during the series.
Funding is from the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs administered by Dancewave. Please find course descriptions and bio on reverse side of flyer. Calligraphy Class dates: Mon. March 6, 13, 20 & 27
Mon. April *3, 10 & 24
Mon. May 1, 8, *15 & 22
Mon. June 5, *12, 19 & 26 (12 sessions plus art show on 6/26)
*Paper –cutting class dates: Apr. 3, May 15 & June 12. (3 sessions)
IV. Chinese Culture & Dance Class:
On Thursday, March 2nd, Ling Tang, outstanding dancer/educator will launch a new Chinese Culture & Dance series at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center. This course will be offered every Thursday from March through June from 1 – 2:30 PM. Funding is from the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs administered by Dancewave. Please find Ms. Tang’s bio on reverse side of this flyer.
Class dates: Thurs. March 2, 9, 23 & 30 ![]()
Thurs. April 6, 13, 20 & 27
Thurs. May 4, 11, 18 & 25
Thurs. June 8, 15, 22 & *29 (Final interactive performance with live music)
Thanks for your interest in our programs and events. For further information and meal reservations, please contact the senior center office at 718-549-4700.
JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center
3880 Sedgwick Ave., First Floor
Bronx, NY 10463
