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RSS is 2018 Ready New York Senior Center of the Year
Wellness Wheel
Focusing on Wellness In All Aspects of our Programs and Services
RSS - Riverdale Senior Services - is more than just a meeting place. RSS is a place for emotional, cultural and physical engagement. We're a multi-faceted center - an exercise studio, an arts studio, dance floor, lunch spot and social hub - all in one place!
As we enter our 45th year of service, RSS continues to champion older adults and their friends and families through every aspect of our operations and facilities, giving community members the opportunity to live better, happier and healthier lives.
All programs and services are free to any one 60+. We are located in the Bronx, New York.
Come join us! We are the Center for Ageless Living.
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Art, Exercise, Trips, Drama, Writing and more....Our programs are designed to stimulate the mind, heart, body and soul!
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We're here If you need counseling or health services, benefits support or transportation help.
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There are numerous special events open to members and the entire community. Hear about what's coming next!
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RSS is a great place to meet people and enjoy activities. Learn how to become a member.
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VolunteerAre you interested in helping others, sharing your time and talents and working on interesting projects with new friends?
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Calendar, Menu & NewsletterStop by RSS - share a meal and explore our many programs and services.
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Are you a caregiver for someone with memory loss or who is becoming more physically frail?
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Caregiver support includes Individual counseling, workshops and resources. We also partner with major caregiver organizations. Learn more.
News & Events
More than 4,300 older New Yorkers across the five boroughs participated in Ready New York emergency preparedness training this year
December 7, 2018 – The New York City Emergency Management Department and the Department for the Aging (DFTA) presented the sixth annual Ready New York Senior Center of the Year Award to Julie Dalton, executive director for RSS – Riverdale Senior Services, for her ongoing commitment to preparing seniors for emergencies. The center provides daily services and programs to about 300 older adults, including exercise, art, gardening classes, on-site health counseling and benefit review services, and support groups. The center also provides a hands-on adult day program for people with early memory loss, and hosts a knitting club, which donates caps, mittens, and other clothing items to the maternal unit on Rikers Island.
Plants as therapy? Gardening as a way to work out emotional and physical problems? Horticultural therapy is more than just going to the garden and planting flowers. Horticultural therapy is the connection between people and plants. It is akin to the reasons art and music therapy are employed to aid people. Learn more here about Barbara Denson, our horticultural therapist.
