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The name of our neighborhood says it all, really: Greenwich Village. In a sprawling borough comprised largely of impersonally-named sectors like Upper West Side, Lower East side and Alphabet City, Greenwich Village has always suggested a rare sense of community. And what is a community if not a group of people that look out for one another in their time of need? It is this question that is at the heart of what we, The Caring Community, are all about.  Since our founding in 1973, the goal of The Caring Community has been to assist and empower the senior citizens of the Greenwich Village area to remain part of a thriving community environment for as long as they are willing and able. With the generous service of over 1000 volunteers and our dedicated core staff, we offer a wide range of services and programs to seniors aged 60 and above to help ensure that they can live safely in their homes and still feel a part of a larger family. And we have taken it as our mission to do so in a manner that fosters independence, dignity and respect.
"Since I discovered The Caring Community, I wake up in the morning knowing that I have somewhere to go. Retired life used to be depressing. Now it's rich and full. You wouldn't believe all of the friends I've made." —Henry Day In just over 30 years, The Caring Community has evolved from a handful of conscientious and industrious neighbors into the largest non-profit agency serving the elderly in Lower Manhattan. Our efforts have received acclaim and recognition from Government officials and satisfied members alike. And we feel this is just the beginning. Partially funded by the NYC Department for the Aging. |
MESSAGE BOARD MEALS FOR OLDER NEW YORKERS WEEK The following restaurants will donate one dollar per meal served during the week of May 11-17 to The Caring Community: Good Restaurant, 89 Greenwich Avenue Las Ramblas Bar De Tapas, 170 West 4th Street Monte’s Trattoria, 97 MacDougal Street North Square, 103 Waverly Place By dining at these restaurants not only will you have a fine dining experience, you will also support meals, classes and social services for your older friends and neighbors. We thank the participating restaurants for their generosity and for their commitment to older New Yorkers. 12 OVER 50 An exhibit celebrating artists over 50 years of age who have lived and worked in New York City Participating artists: Don Brown, Stanley Chait, Ingrid Edwards, Hannah Eskel, Robert Friedman, Yolanda Fusco, Judith Godwin, Phyllis Goldberg, Murray Karn, Aura Levitas, Nan Mulford, Marion Pinto May 9 – 21, Mon – Sat, 3 – 6 p.m. at 20 Washington Square North. SAVE THE DATE The Caring Community is sponsoring a Weight Watchers class every Wednesday afternoon at Center on the Square, 20 Washington Square North (between Fifth Ave. and MacDougal Street). Doors open at 3:30 pm and the class starts at 4:00 pm. All are welcome. The fee is approximately $13.00 per week. For more information contact Laura Marceca at 212-777-3555 ext. 106. The Caring Community continues to hold an AA meeting every Thursday afternoon at 4 pm in the Chapel Room - First Floor - at Center on the Square, 20 Washington Square North. (between Fifth Ave. and MacDougal Street). All are welcome. Learn more about The Caring Community's Daily Money Management Program. Pat McNamara is the Director of Daily Money Management and will be happy to tell you about the program and answer any questions you may have. Pat can be reached at 212-777-3555 ext. 117. |
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