Northridge 2 is a proud participant in the Self Help Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) Program!
Iris Topel and Barbara Kelly are Northridge 2’s Representatives at NORC.
For More Information Contact:
| Northridge/Brulene/Southridge NORC Program Karen Taylor, Program Director |
| 33-45 90th Street Jackson Heights NY 11372 (718) 396-5425 NRNORC@selfhelp.net |
JANUARY EVENTS
| Trips This Month! call in for trips on the first Wednesdays of the month, starting at 11AM! Wednesday, January 15th: HMart Shopping Center & Food Court. This spacious Asian supermarket boasts fresh produce & seafood, a bakery, pre-cooked specialties and an expanded food court. Van leaves at 10:45AM. $5. Shopping carts welcome! Friday, January 24th: “Rabbit Days & Dumplings” at Flushing Town Hall. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a concert of folk songs from China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Tibet by artist Elena Moon Park. Keep in the theme with a dumpling lunch at Om Wok! Van leaves at 10:30AM. $10 (van + ½ admission) plus pay your own lunch (expect to pay between $10-20 – cash preferred). Friday, January 31st: Native American Music & Dance at Flushing Town Hall. Robert Mirabal, winner of the Native American Music Award’s Artist of the Year, will perform with his Rare Tribal Mob band. Lunch follows at Pollo Inka. Van leaves at 10:30AM. $10 (van + ½ admission) plus pay your own lunch (expect to pay between $10-20 – cash preferred). Friday, February 7th: Natu Camara at Flushing Town Hall. Celebrate Black History Month with West African singer-songwriter Natu Camara. Lunch follows at the Queensboro. Van leaves at 10:30AM. $10 (van + ½ admission) plus pay your own lunch (expect to pay between $10-25 – cash preferred). Please note: trip prices vary: $5 for HANAC van trips, $10 for trips with rental vans, plus ½ price admission to museums and events. Please bring cash for restaurant visits. Trips This Month! call in for trips on the first Wednesdays of the month, starting at 11AM! |
| Monthly Programs & Special Presentations Tuesday, January 7th office closes at 1PM Wednesday, January 8th Winter Preparedness Bingo (PS149, 93-11 34th Avenue) with the NYC Office of Emergency Management — open to the public! bring your friends! Thursday, January 9th 11:15 Trip Committee (Southridge 2 Rumpus Room, 33-06 92nd Street) Mahjongg Fun & Games 2-4PM (Northridge 2 Community Room, 32-20 91st street) Friday, January 10th History & YOU! with Nati Avni-Singer 1PM (Zoom ID: 942-9421-7309) Tuesday, January 14th Addiction and Older Adults 11AM (Southridge 3 Rumpus Room, 33-45 90th Street) Coffee & Conversation 2-3PM (Zoom ID: 942-9421-7309) Thursday, January 16th Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Group with Nurse Sultana 11:15AM (Southridge 2 Rumpus Room, 33-06 92nd Street) Thursday, January 23rd Short Story Group at 1PM followed at 2PM by Coffee & Conversation (Northridge 2 Community Room, 32-20 91st Street) This month’s short story is William Faulkner’s “The Tall Men.” Pick up a copy in the office! Tuesday, January 28th NORC Advisory Council 4PM (Southridge 3 Rumpus Room, 33-45 90th Street) This month’s meeting includes an advocacy overview & training – all are welcome! Thursday, January 30th Winter Preparedness Bingo (Southridge 3 Rumpus Room, 33-45 90th Street) with the NYC Office of Emergency Management |
What Can The NORC Do For Me?
Information & Case Assistance. From questions about local meal programs to home care, enrolling in benefits or renewing them, we are here for you!
Home Visits. Our nurses and social workers can visit you at home at no charge.
Safe Discharge. Call or have your family member call us if you’re in the hospital. We will make sure services are in place when you’re discharged.
1/2 Price Car Service. Subsidized trips to medical appointments anywhere in the five boroughs.
Housekeeping. Subsidized housekeeping support to homebound individuals.
A Healthy Meal Boost. Selfhelp NORC offers 3-packs of frozen meals for NORC members who can use some assistance. Meals from Florence E. Smith Senior Services.
Exercise Classes, Arts Programs, Special Presentations, and More! We offer programming in-person and on-line. Take a look at our calendar of events!
THE SELFHELP VIRTUAL SENIOR CENTER
The VSC (Virtual Senior Center) offers interactive live classes and engaging entertainment led by subject matter experts, and provides a 2-way, video chat so that you can talk directly with other members and program instructors. Once you join the VSC, you also receive access to our entertainment section of media and streaming services. For more information and to sign up, visit https://www.vscm.selfhelp.net/
Concerts in Motion offers virtual concerts 5 days a week. Sign up to participate here or call (212) 498-9868.
