Greenwich House

Zoom 101
2023-05-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
What’s all the Zoom about? In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll learn all tips and tricks with Zoom! You will also learn how to get started, set up an account and set a background image, join a meeting, schedule a meeting, download the app, and more. Please come at 2pm if you do not have a Zoom account, class starts at 2:30pm.

Maura Wright In-Person Artist Talk
2023-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Greenwich House Pottery, 16 Jones Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Maura Wright, “Juicy Fruit Jar,” earthenware, slip, glaze, luster, 24” x 16” x 15”, 2023. Photo: courtesy of the artist.
Maura Wright
Friday, May 12, 2023
In-Person Artist Talk, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m

Please join us for an in-person artist talk with Maura Wright. The talk is in conjunction with her solo exhibition, Midwest Sweat, on view in the Jane Hartsook Gallery. To read more about the exhibition, click here.
Maura Wright is a Montana-based artist working across media. Wright earned her MFA from New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and her BFA from Kansas City Art Institute. Recent exhibitions include shows at Trish Martindell Gallery (Cincinnati, OH; 2023), LADIES’ ROOM (Los Angeles, CA; 2023), Tinworks Art (Bozeman, MT; 2022). Wright has held residencies at Archie Bray Foundation, Red Lodge Clay Center, and Belger Art Center, among others. She is currently a long term resident at the Archie Bray Foundation.

Maura Wright, Midwest Sweat Opening Reception
2023-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Greenwich House Pottery, 16 Jones Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Maura Wright, In the Flowers, 2023, acrylic on paper, adhesive, earthenware, slip, glaze, 76″ x 90.” Photo courtesy of the artist.
Maura Wright
Midwest Sweat
In-Person Opening Reception
Friday, May 12, 2023 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

YCC Movie Nights
2023-05-12 18:00 - 20:30 | NY
Movie Night takes place from 6– 8:30 pm and is open to all children in grades K – 12.
Pizza, popcorn, and other light refreshments will be served.

Building Your Resume
2023-05-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This workshop teaches members how to prepare a professional targeted resume that reflects their skills, knowledge and education that are relevant to the job they are seeking. This increases the chance that your resume will pass the automated screening process (i.e. often known as the Applicant Tracking Systems, or ATS resume test) and gets an interview.
Some topics:

What information to include in your resume
How to clearly and concisely present your skills and abilities
Styles of resumes
Common rules and common mistakes made in a resume

Windows Computers 101
2023-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
A 4-part introductory workshop will help you understand the basics of computer usage, including utilizing the keyboard and shortcuts, email, search, and basic functions. This is the third of a four part series that builds upon skills to teach the basics and some advanced topics of Windows computers.
Led by Instructor Avi Green.

21st Annual Taste of Greenwich House
2023-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Experience the 21st Annual Taste of Greenwich House
Monday, May 15 | 6 – 9 p.m.
The Altman Building
135 West 18th Street
Top NYC chefs will showcase their best dishes for guests to enjoy. Tickets include wine and beer. Proceeds from the event benefit Greenwich House, supporting our work in arts and education, older adult services, behavioral and mental health, and workforce development.
Explore the 2023 Restaurants
Questions? Contact info@greenwichhouse.org

Writing Party with Creative Writing Instructor, Esther
2023-05-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Center on the Square, 20 Washington Square N., New York, NY, 10011, United States
In “Who We Are” , Esther will reflect on honoring aging with an open discussion over refreshments.

Learn Microsoft Word
2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This workshop gives instructions on how to use or improve your skills in Microsoft Word and create documents such as cover letters, resumes, and standard business letters. This is the third of a four part series that builds upon skills to teach the basics and some advanced topics of Microsoft Word.
Prerequisite: Ability to use keyboard and mouse.
Led by Tech Specialist Avi Green.

Intergenerational Events - Part 1
2023-05-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Greenwich House Youth Community Center, 27 Barrow Street, New York, New York
Start your afternoon off with Buddy Reading Groups with our Barrow St. Nursery School Students! Bring a book or borrow one of ours. We encourage you to bring your own story to life with puppetry or acting.

Intergenerational Events: Part 2
2023-05-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Greenwich House Youth Community Center, 27 Barrow Street, New York, New York
After reading with the Buddy Reading Groups, make your way upstairs to Greenwich House’s Youth Community Center to paint and draw with students! Light refreshments will be served.

Intro to Social Media
2023-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This workshop aims to provide a basic understanding of social media platforms and their benefits. The workshop covers topics such as creating an account, navigating the platform, posting content, and maintaining privacy and security online. The goal is to equip older adults with the skills and knowledge to use social media effectively and stay connected with loved ones.

Learn Microsoft Excel
2023-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This 4-part workshop series gives basic instructions on how to navigate Microsoft Excel, entering and analyzing data, formatting text and headings, organizing a workbook, formulas, inserting charts, saving and printing, and more! This is the third of a four part series to learn Microsoft Excel. Each class builds upon the previous to learn the basics and some advanced topics of Microsoft Excel.
Prerequisite: Ability to use keyboard and mouse.
Led by Tech Specialist Avi Green.

Summer Older Adults Party with cake and ice cream!
2023-05-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Greenwich House Independence Plaza, 310 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, 10013, United States
Summer Older Adults Party with cake and ice cream! We’ll also preview our summer activities, including trips and outdoor activities, at IPN.
We’ll also feature ways to stay safe during the summer (staying hydrated, knowing the weather forecast, wearing light clothes, etc.).

Assessing Your Skills & Cover Letter Writing
2023-05-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
A practical workshop designed for older adults who are seeking employment or considering re-entering the workforce. The workshop aims to help participants identify their transferable skills and learn how to effectively communicate them through a cover letter.

YCC Friday Night Fun
2023-05-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NY
Friday Night Fun takes place from 6– 9 pm and is open to all children in grades K – 12.
Pizza, popcorn, and other light refreshments will be served.

Windows Computers 101
2023-05-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
A 4-part introductory workshop will help you understand the basics of computer usage, including utilizing the keyboard and shortcuts, email, search, and basic functions. This is the fourth of a four part series that builds upon skills to teach the basics and some advanced topics of Windows computers.
Led by Instructor Avi Green.

Spring Forward
2023-05-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
A creative workshop using painting, poetry, drawing and more. Lead by Theater Coordinator, Nicole Kontolefa. A culminating event and showcase will be on June 2nd, 2023.

Learn Microsoft Word
2023-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This workshop gives instructions on how to use or improve your skills in Microsoft Word and create documents such as cover letters, resumes, and standard business letters. This is the fourth of a four part series that builds upon skills to teach the basics and some advanced topics of Microsoft Word.
Prerequisite: Ability to use keyboard and mouse.
Led by Tech Specialist Avi Green.

GHP Town Hall
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, NY, United States
We hope you’ll join Pottery Director, Fabio J. Fernández, and Greenwich House Inc.’s CEO, Darren Block, for our virtual Town Hall via Zoom on May 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Together, they will host a community update on the Pottery’s construction project.
We recommend that you submit your renovation and construction-related questions in advance via this link so we can address the topics in a timely manner.
Thanks and we’ll see you online!

Inspiration: Dance Clarinets play the music of Duke Ellington and James Jabbo Ware
2023-05-25 19:30 | Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Inspiration: Dance Clarinets play the music of Duke Ellington and James Jabbo Ware
Thursday, May 25 at 7:30 pm
Greenwich House Music School
46 Barrow Street, NYC
TICKETS: $20 at the door
This concert program presents music composed by the inspiration, Duke Ellington, and the inspired– a tribute to the recently departed James Jabbo Ware (1942-2022). Ellington’s impact and influence on Jazz is so monumental that his music and the bands that played it infused an entire century with excitement and the creative germ. James Jabbo Ware was a modern jazz composer and band leader who was infected by love of this cultural tradition at a young age even as “Big Bands” were said to be dying out. Join us as we honor their brilliance and dedication to the craft on May 25th. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Learn Microsoft Excel
2023-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This 4-part workshop series gives basic instructions on how to navigate Microsoft Excel, entering and analyzing data, formatting text and headings, organizing a workbook, formulas, inserting charts, saving and printing, and more! This is the fourth of a four part series to learn Microsoft Excel. Each class builds upon the previous to learn the basics and some advanced topics of Microsoft Excel.
Prerequisite: Ability to use keyboard and mouse.
Led by Tech Specialist Avi Green.

Interview Skills to Land a Job
2023-05-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
The workshop aims to help participants develop effective interview skills that will make them stand out to potential employers. Participants will learn how to prepare for an interview, how to answer common interview questions, and how to make a positive impression on the interviewer.

Dance Party!
2023-05-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Our Lady of Pompeii, 25 Carmine Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Every last Friday of the month, we’ll feature a Dance Party with a different theme. May’s month theme will be free-style dance.
Light refreshments will be served.

Internet Safety & Security
2023-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This workshop equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the digital world safely. Attendees will learn about best practices for protecting personal information, identifying and avoiding online threats, and safeguarding their online identities.

Networking Skills to Land Your Next Job
2023-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This workshop is a dynamic and interactive session designed to equip participants with essential networking skills. Attendees will learn effective strategies for building meaningful professional connections and how to leverage networking opportunities to enhance their career prospects.

YCC Friday Night Fun
2023-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 | NY
Friday Night Fun takes place from 5:30– 9 pm and is open to all children in grades K – 12.
Pizza, popcorn, and other light refreshments will be served.

Landing a Job in Today's World
2023-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
This program is a great fit for those who have have retired and want to reenter the workforce, been out of the workforce for some time, want to build on current skills and wish to return to work, want to understand the basics of how to reenter today’s job market, or those who want one-on-one support for job placement!

Microsoft Windows 101
2023-06-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Lifelong Skills & Opportunity Center, 27 Barrow St, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States
An workshop will help you understand the basics of computer usage, including utilizing the keyboard and shortcuts, email, search, and basic

functions. Led by Instructor Avi Green.
