Programs & Services
Older Adult Centers
Visitors to Encore’s older adult centers will find a bustling, thriving and fully handicapped-accessible community facility based in the heart of Times Square. More than 200+ older adults come to our centers each day to participate in the varied programs and services that are offered.
Recreational & Educational Activities
- Concerts
- Dances & Entertainment
- Holiday & Birthday Celebrations
- Painting Classes
- Movies
- Computer Classes
Health & Wellness Prorgams
- Dance Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Yoga
- T’ai Chi Chih
- Lectures
LifeLong Learning Center
Center hours: Tuesday – Saturday 8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
Case assistance: Mondays 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
755 10th Ave. New York, NY 10019
Telephone: 212-991-3727
Aging Through Arts Center
Center hours Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Case assistance: Mondays 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
239 West 49th Street New York, NY 10019
Telephone: 212-581-2910
In-Person Meals
Scratch-cooked daily, Encore serves approximately 200+ meals at both of our older adult centers. These nutritious, well-balanced meals are served to older adults who attend one of two lunch seatings daily. All menus follow U.S. dietary standards and guidelines meeting 1/3 of the Recommended Dietary Allowance. Menus are pre-approved by a certified nutritionist from the NYC Department for the Aging, thus guaranteeing that all meals prepared and served at Encore follow strict standards.
In addition to the excellent quality of meals, Encore takes pride in maintaining an atmosphere of hospitality so that older adults may share a meal with friends and interact with staff and volunteers in a pleasant, caring environment. Encore makes every effort to provide a comfortable setting which helps increase socialization and reduces isolation amongst our members.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
All New Yorkers 60 and older are welcome to participate at Encore’s older adult centers. Stop by to sign up.
MONTHLY MENUS
Monthly menus are posted at each of the older adult centers and listed online Here.
MEAL CHANGES
Encore makes every effort to adhere to the posted menus. However, there are times when unforeseen events or situations occur. This may require menu changes. However, whatever revisions are made will adhere to all city & state requirements.
LUNCH IS SERVED
1st Lunch: 11:00 AM
(Tickets for 1st Lunch available until 11:45 AM)
2nd Lunch: 12:30 PM
(Tickets for 2nd Lunch available until 1:15 PM)
A donation of $1.50 is suggested for each person to help offset the cost of the meal. No older adult will be denied a meal for inability or failure to contribute.
For more information please contact: Andy Marcellin, Culinary Services Manager, amarcellin@encorenyc.org
Home Delivered Meals Program
Since 1977, Encore has prepared and delivered meals to thousands of older adults who are often home-bound and live alone. Encore provides home-delivered meals on the West side of Manhattan from 14th Street to 110th Street, from 5th Ave to the River and several other select areas.
Home-delivered meals are well-balanced and nutritious. Clients can choose from various cultural meal options including Kosher, Halal and Latin.
In order to determine if you qualify for home-delivered meals, connect with an Encore Case Manager.
Telephone: 212-581-2910 | For current members: Option 4
Clients in need of home delivered meals: contact Encore Case Management at 646-494-8740
Friendly Visiting
Encore’s Friendly Visiting Program matches older adults residing in lower and parts of midtown west Manhattan with dedicated volunteers who provide companionship through weekly visits. The program's goal is to create lasting connections and ease the social isolation and loneliness associated with aging.
Volunteering as a Friendly Visitor is extremely fulfilling. Friendly Visitors help their older adult friends live in their homes for as long as possible. To learn more about volunteering, click here.
To learn more about Encore’s Friendly Visiting program contact Encore’s Case Management intake number at (646) 494-8740
Affordable & Supportive Housing
The shortage of affordable housing in New York City is a critical issue, particularly for low-income older adults. Encore is proud to own and operate two residences which house almost 200 older adults in the mid-town Times Square area. The Encore 49 residence and the Encore West residence provide a comfortable, safe and caring environment for New Yorkers to live and thrive surrounded by the community they love.
Encore West Residence
Encore West is affordable housing for low-income older adults. Encore West provides 84 fully equipped apartments with kitchenettes. Encore West also houses Encore's LifeLong Learning Center. Opened: 2007.
Address: 755 10th Ave. New York, NY 10019
Encore 49 Residence
Encore 49 is supportive housing for older adults, many of whom have histories of homelessness and a diagnosis of mental illness. An on-site social services team provides supportive and clinical services to help residents lead independent and self-sustaining lives. Opened: 1988.
If you would like information, email info@encorenyc.org for more information.
Financial Wellness
The Financial Wellness program assists older adults with everyday financial management, including creating a monthly budget, paying bills online, negotiating billing issues, and assistance with applying for benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP.
If you or someone over the age of 60 is in need of help with finances and benefits enrollment, please contact Matthew Welch at 646-494-8673
Case Management
Encore provides ongoing case management and care planning to address other unmet needs for homebound older adults needing assistance. These services enable older adults to remain in their homes. These services include a comprehensive in-home assessment by trained professionals. Care plans are developed with the client/caregiver and arrangements are made for in-home services to maximize the functional independence, economic and social wellbeing of clients. Referrals and service coordination is made for Encore home delivered meals, Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly home care, Encore Friendly Visiting, and supportive services such as monitoring, advocacy, benefits and entitlements.
Encore’s Case Management Program is funded by NYC Aging. Encore subcontracts some case management services with our experienced and trusted partners:
Encore’s Case Management Program and partners concentrate services for homebound older adults residing in Community Districts 4 and 7 in Manhattan.
Encore’s staff consist of professionally trained Case Managers who are supervised by credentialed MSW’s (Master’s in Social Work). Our case managers have vast experience in aging and case management services. Bilingual Services are provided including Spanish, Creole, Russian and Chinese dialects. We also have access to translation services for clients with other language needs.
To learn more, please contact Encore’s Case Management intake number at (646) 494-8740 for Case Assessment, Case Management and referrals to Encore Home Delivered Meals and EISEP Home Care.