We are doing all we can to sustain the variety and depth of our classes and continue our important social services support to older adults. While our physical center is closed, we are open every day serving the community. We know what a challenging time it is now for everyone. So, if there's any support you can give at this time is deeply appreciated. Learn more here about what RSS has been doing since Covid-19.
Sat. October 24 - Sun. November 1: Early Voting Period
Tuesday, Oct 27: Deadline to request an absentee ballot online
Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Election Day Here is the link to get your absentee ballot. Anyone can use the pandemic as a reason for their absentee ballot. Link to poll site locator. In NYC call 866-868-3692, Board of Elections with any questions.
You will also be able to drop ballots off at Early Voting sites from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, or at polling sites on Election Day, which falls on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Other Items
The American Lung Association is presenting - Keep Your Lungs Healthy: Getting through this Flu Season on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 1 PM. For more information, click here. (Note - you can click on the URL in the flyer).
RSS is looking for people who have health backgrounds (community educators, nurses) to do virtual health presentations for RSS. If you're interested (or know someone who is) contact us at info@rssny.org.
Mon, Oct 26. A Women's Circle Event. Discuss common body-image beliefs that women hold onto, cultivate positivity, and create an "accurate mirror" art project. Register here.
Here is an extraordinary cross-cultural love story that unfurls across Egypt, England, and the United States over the course of a century. Isabel Parkman, a divorced American journalist, has fallen in love with a gifted and difficult Egyptian-American conductor. Shadowing her romance is the courtship of her great-grandparents Anna and Sharif nearly 100 years before. If you have already registered for the book club you do not need to register again. Register here.
Wed, Nov. 18. Who couldn't love that face? Our art instructor, April couldn't and she wants to show everyone how to draw him! NO DRAWING EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Register here.
Special Events
Please forward information on RSS to your friends that may be interested in our classes and special events. All classes are free to anyone 60+.
Savvy Solos Led by Selina Ng. Caregivers for Spouses and a Grief Support Group for Spouses. If you'd like more information on these two groups contact info@rssny.org Support Group for Caregivers that are Caring for A Parent or Grandparent with Dementia. The group is led by Peter Swanson, Director of the RSS Adult Day Program for Memory Loss. The group is online. Email Peter at pswanson@rssny.org to learn more.
Entertainment & Other Classes/Events
Do you know the story of the legend of Sleepy Hollow? Click here.
This important RSS program is still open and continues to serve our clients and caregivers through very robust online and phone programs. Read this article with Director Peter Swanson on changes to the program since Covid-19. If you know of someone who could use this support contact Peter Swanson at pswanson@rssny.org.
