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 soufflé 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. ****************************************************** Homepage - Get $15 Off Your First Order at Peapod.com with code PPGAN15