Events at the New York Irish Center

Events at the New York Irish Center include both regular weekly and monthly gatherings such as the Seniors Lunch Club and the Caregivers & Toddlers group, as well as special events that are targeted towards the interests of the Irish community in the New York tri-state area (see our "Calendar of Events" for more information). You can also visit our "Special Events" page for information on upcoming one-off events such as plays and other FUNdraising events.

Click on the event listing below or scroll through this page to see a list of on-going events at the Center.

Senior Citizens Lunch Club

Caregivers And Toddlers
Irish Language Classes
Acting Classes
Céilí Dancing
Irish Dance Classes

Tin Whistle Classes

Piano & Keyboards

Violin Lessons

Line Dancing Classes

"25" Card Night

Senior Citizens Lunch Club

This currently takes the form of a Lunch and Afternoon Social Club. A number of Irish restaurants and caterers donate the meals on a rotating basis (thank you!) The Club meets on Wednesday afternoons, from 11:30am to 4 pm.

The club members also choose a program of their choice from a number of options: music and dance, games, outings, talks on healthy eating, exercise, finance, Medicare, insurance etc. We will also have a hairdresser, a nurse, a podiatrist, etc. on occasion. Other programs offered to senior citizens include routine medical prevention, board games, and yoga/aerobics. There will also be a "25" card game after each Wednesday's lunch.

Access-a Ride is used by some members who cannot easily travel on the subway. If you need this service, please call the Center for information, or visit the MTA's website at http://www.mta.info/mta/ada/paratransit.htm#access.

A quiet game  with a friend ...                          

...or a lively meal with many friends!

Caregivers And Toddlers

This group meets on Mondays from 2pm to 5pm and Thursdays from 10:30am to 2pm. The caregivers organize all kinds of play for the children. It is not just for the toddlers! An emigrant away from parents, sisters, and neighbors can be very isolated and away from all the normal family and community support. Here they support one another. 

Applications are welcome – old friends and new - please click here to contact us if you are interested in joining this group.

Irish Language Classes

FOCUS ON CONVERSATION (Beginners and Improvers). Classes held every Tuesday Evening. Instructor: Maura Mulligan (Native of County Mayo)

Call Maura at (201) 869-6717 or send her an email to mauramulligan@aol.com to learn about signing up for classes.

Acting Classes

Ever dream of becoming the next Liam Nielson or Roma Downey? Well now's your chance! Join us in September for our 8-week acting class programs taught by a working Actress / Director. Here are the class schedules...

• PRE-TEEN CLASSES (8-12)
  Theatre Games, Improvisation, Storytelling
  Thursdays @ 5pm-6:30pm September 11th—November 6th

• TEEN CLASSES (13-18)
  Improvisation, Acting Exercises, Scene Study
  Mondays @ 6pm-8pm September 15th—November 10th

• ADULT BEGINNERS (18+)
  Introduction to acting, Improvisation, Scene Study
  Thursdays @ 7pm-9pm September 11th—November 6th

• ADULT INTERMEDIATE (18+)
  Theatre Games, Technique, Scene Study
  Mondays @ 8pm-10pm September 15th—November 10th

For more information, or to enroll, contact liz@newyorkirishcenter.org or angela@newyorkirishcenter.org, or call the Center at 718-482-0909.
 

Céilí Dancing

Its time to get your twinkle toes on and come down to the Center to strut your stuff at our monthly Céilí dances, where you can show off your expertise or learn some new jigs and reels. The Center is the place to be on the fourth Saturdays of the month for our Céilí gathering. Please see our Calendar for set times.

For a more extensive calendar of Céilí seisiuns across the US, visit http://www.my.calendars.net/ceolagusrince.

Irish Dance Classes

Niall O'Leary TCRG, ADCRG teaches Irish Dance here at
the Center for children and adults from beginner to championship levels every Monday evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The class for each level is for one hour. For example, the beginner class runs from 6pm to 7pm.
 

For more information please contact him at www.nialloleary.com or nialloleary@ireland.com.
 

Tin Whistle Classes

Sign up for tin-whistle classes at the Center on Monday evenings from 4:45pm to 7:00pm. Brendan Dolan will teach you or your children Irish traditional music: Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes and Songs on the Tin Whistle.
Contact Brendan Dolan at btdolan024@yahoo.com or 917- 952- 6045 for more information.

Piano & Keyboards

Brendan Dolan also teaches Piano and Keyboards every Monday evening from 7:30pm to 8pm. Contact Brendan at btdolan024@yahoo.com or 917- 952- 6045 for more information.

Violin (Fiddle) Lessons

Sign up for violin lessons with Niall Mulligan at the Center on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Drop us a line here for more information, or call Niall directly at (718) 683-7235.

Line Dancing Classes

Grab your boots and Stetson hat and join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 7pm—10pm. Even if you're not a big country music fan, this is a great way to get some fun exercise. And you have the opportunity to practice what you learn on the first Saturday of every other month at the Center. Please give Liz a call at 718-482-0909 or send her an email to liz@newyorkirishcenter.org if you are unsure of which months this fun event runs.

"25" Card Night

Stop by the Center on the last Friday of every month to join old friends and new for an enjoyable evening of "25" on the ground floor meeting room, starting at 6:30pm. Entry fee is just $10 per person, with half of the proceeds going to the winner's pot, and the other half going to the Center's upkeep. If you're not familiar with the game itself, please visit http://www.pagat.com/spoil5/25.html#25 to learn more, or stop by the Center anyway - one of the resident "experts" will show the ropes!

You can also play with our senior members after the weekly "Senior Citizens Lunch Club" wraps up every Wednesday afternoons.

If you have a suggestion for a class or activity, or would like to join any of our already scheduled events, please stop by the Center or call us at (718) 482-0909. You can also send us your suggestion online by clicking here. We are always eager to hear from you!