When faced with a life-altering health challenge, what does someone need most? Dr. Carole Brafman, a psychiatrist on the voluntary faculty of Mount Sinai, believes it’s support for both body and mind. It’s the reason she made a professional shift from her work as an internist into the field of mental health. “There is such a strong mind-body connection,” she says. The less stressed you are, the more at peace you are, and the better you can physically feel” …
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Summer is almost here – and that means it’s time for camp! Our 92NY Camps team has been working hard to put the finishing touches on their plans for this summer to ensure everyone has an awesome time. We asked Lauren Wexler, Director, Children’s Enrichment & Engagement, what families can do to ensure they get the most out of camp this year …
“One year ago, this pilot program was just being launched. That it’s already making such a significant difference in people’s lives is remarkable,” says 92NY 60+ Programs Director Julia Zeuner. The program is 92NY’s Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability (PCSA). The concept behind it –dignified, strength-based programming for members of our community experiencing early to moderate cognitive decline – was one Zeuner long believed was needed …
We talked this week with Julia Zeuner, Director of 92NY's 60+ Programs, and Elizabeth Tarr, Clinical Director of 92NY's 60+ Programs, about 92NY's new Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability (PCSA) …
Among the skills that can be learned/interests nourished/passions fueled at 92NY is a relatively new one – the irresistible game with the goofy name, and the fastest growing sport in the country – pickleball! 92NY’s Director of Sports & Leagues Aaron Feuerstein says, “We started offering pickleball five years ago with just one or two weekly classes – we’re now up to 18 classes a week! When our fall sessions went on sale in July, every one of them sold out in under an hour! And people are clamoring for more …
As our 92Y Camps team puts the finishing touches on plans for this summer’s camps programs, we spoke with Lauren Wexler, Director, Children’s Enrichment & Engagement, about what they have in store for kids and families this year …
When the Himan Brown 60+ Program opened its physical doors again on June 15, eager members returned with gusto. Program director Julia Zeuner says, “they were overjoyed simply to be in the same room with each other again.” Among the first in-person offerings were the Open Lounge for socializing, Game Play, and what turned out to be a greatly popular series of cocktail parties on our rooftop, with up to 75 members in attendance. “People are so excited to be back and to reconnect with friends and the things they love,” says Zeuner …
Celebrating the Fourth of July with barbecue is a tradition that goes back generations. With a little help from 92U’s new Culinary Arts program, we’re thrilled to heap some deliciousness onto your summer grill with these two marvelous recipes from the chefs and experts leading 92U remote courses, created with the help of our friends at the destination bookstore Kitchen Arts & Letters …
For more than 60 years, 92Y’s summer camps have given generations of kids unforgettable summers of magic and adventure. After last year’s virtual experiences, our families are more excited than ever to return to in-person, outdoor fun. On the eve of our first week of in-person camp in more than a year, we talked with Lauren Wexler, Director, 92Y Camp Programs, about what does into creating Camp Yomi’s unique “best summer ever” experience — and why this year, getting back to our beautiful Rockland County campgrounds feels sweeter than ever
1980s darling Justine Bateman shot to fame alongside Michael J. Fox on the smash hit sit-com Family Ties. Last year, her book Fame: The Hijacking of Reality gave us a remarkable insight into what it’s like to experience extraordinary fame, what fame does to a person, and what happens when fame starts to fade. Her new book tackles the topic of beauty. Face: One Square Foot of Skin takes a radical look at why – even after decades feminism, the body positivity movement, a shift in civic values — society deems that natural beauty, unenhanced by surgery or dermatological procedures, is not possible for women after age 50. In advance of her April 1 conversation with actress Carrie-Anne Moss, she answered some of our questions about her ideas on the subject of beauty
TV cooking shows – from PBS classics to Food Network and the like – have played an important role in the evolution of American cuisine for a whole generation. But away from the glossy sets and professional equipment, what’s it like to cook alongside a top chef in their own home kitchen? …
Some of the most inspiring work being done in the 92Y community these last months has been the result of the generosity of spirit of a trio of amazing women in our Himan Brown 60+ program. Eleanor (Ellie) Roth (76), Joanne Bernstein (77) and Sara Westhoff (76) have demonstrated that while physical doors may close, open hearts and minds make remarkable things possible. Meet them! …
For bestselling cookbook author and beloved blogger David Lebovitz, there’s nowhere on earth like the cafés of France. But you can recreate the feeling and flavors of a French café at home, with one of his favorite recipes: L’Embrassadeur …
For 70 years, our doors on 92nd & Lex have opened every morning to welcome some of the most zealous and dedicated members of our community. When the pandemic closed those doors in March, our first concern was this program's members. As our most vulnerable community and one that includes many who live alone, they were at risk of losing more than most — the connection essential to their thriving …
Finding ways to keep the kids happy and occupied through this socially distanced summer is more than somewhat challenging. That’s why Lauren Wexler, 92Y’s Director of Camps, has been exploring some interesting ways to fill our campers’ days with fun and variety …
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