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Newsletter Published October 17, 2020
Learn about the RSS response to COVID-19

Join Us for A Very Special Fundraiser in Support of RSS

Follow the footsteps and artistic development of Vincent van Gogh from the Netherlands to the South of France in this well-researched virtual tour. To ensure receiving materials in time for the workshop, reserve your spot by this Monday. Click here for more information.
We Are Here to Help
Contact us at 718.884.5900 or email at info@rssny.org

Elections Information
JASA will be holding a session covering voting information. It is on Oct 22 starting at 1 PM. If you are interested in going call 212.273.5320 or click here.
  • Tuesday, Oct 27:  Deadline to request an absentee ballot online 
  • Sat. October 24 - Sun. November 1: Early Voting Period
  • 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. 

    New York state voters will now be able to return their absentee ballots to drop boxes at their local Board of Elections offices starting immediately. 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.

    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Meal Delivery from NYC Get Food Program -If you are receiving meal deliveries, drivers are required to call you on the phone before they can deliver the meal. Please answer your phone on the day you expect a delivery. If you do not answer they are not allowed to leave the food. You will have to wait for your next delivery day.

    The Cloisters: Art, Architecture and History

    Wed, Oct 21.  A look at the history and exquisite collection, as well as its enchanting gardens. Register here. 

    New! Feel Good About Your Body: Celebrating the Female Body

    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. 

    Last Week to Register! Autobiography Writing

    The Autobiography class is accepting registrants for it's Fall Cycle. Learn how to organize your life stories through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events. Learn more and register here.

    Starts this Monday! Balance Training with Peggy Levine

    Starts Mon, October 19. Do you have problems with your balance? Peggy Levine”s Balance Training class uses multiple methods to help you improve your balance.  Register here. 

    NEW! Learn How to Draw Foo Foo with April Lombardi

    Starts Mon, October 19. Do you have problems with your balance? Peggy Levine”s Balance Training class uses multiple methods to help you improve your balance.  Register here. 

    New! Lincoln and New York: NY Historical Society Presents

    Starts Mon, October 19. Do you have problems with your balance? Peggy Levine”s Balance Training class uses multiple methods to help you improve your balance.  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+. 

    Our Complete Class List

    These classes are held weekly (or bi-weekly). You should only register ONCE. After that, you will receive weekly links to the class. 

    Groups

    RSS has a number of groups including:
    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

    • The Kennedy Center is presenting 20 weeks of free entertainment online programming. Learn more here.
    • Upcoming event with Allison Jaffe - Should I Stay or Should I Go in the time of Covid-19, Oct. 20th at 5 PM. Helps you look at the decision of leaving your home or moving. If you are interested in going rsvp to dayan.sanchez@atriaseniorliving.com

    Adult Day Program for Memory Loss

    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.
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    RSS - Riverdale Senior Services
    2600 Netherland Avenue | Bronx, NY | 10463 United States
    (718) 884-5900

    RSS is partially funded by New York City Department for the Aging

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