As we watch with dismay how our world has changed over the past two weeks, I can’t help but remember that we are a block organization of neighbors. As such, to the extent possible, please check on your neighbors, particularly those who are older or those who have limitations
As we are supposed to stay inside as much as possible, there are many things that we can do to make things more comfortable and afford safety to ourselves and those living and working around us.
I’ve pasted below some of the early grocery shopping opportunities, delivery options available, as well as some online cultural and entertainment options that can be taken advantage of while at home.
Thanks to 315 Riverside Drive Board of Directors for consolidating this.
BLOOMINGDALE AGING IN PLACE
Because of the pandemic, this program is no longer providing in-person services; however, BAIP’s Neighbor to Neighbor program can provide phone and online assistance. BAIP also has a “tech squad” that can also provide phone and online assistance. https://www.bloominplace.org/contact-us.html
Emailor call (212) 842-8831 to leave a voice message
SUPERMARKETS AND PHARMACIES
Senior Hours: Between 7 and 8 am for West Side Market, Whole Foods & Morton Williams
On line delivery services
Garden of Eden on line delivery
West Side Market (says online ordering will be available shortly)
Whole Foods (orders placed through Amazon Prime accounts online)
NEIGHBORHOOD PHARMACIES THAT TAKE PHONE ORDERS/DELIVER
a. SUBA: (212) 866-6700
b. Duane Reade: (212) 865-5360 (102 & Bway; takes phone orders; best to call by 11 or 12 day of; payment by credit card on phone accepted)
c. CVS: 2833 Broadway
https://www.cvs.com/shop?WT.ac=cvs-storelocator-shop
ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL/EXERCISE RESOURCES
Museums Online, Virtual Museums:
https://thepointsguy.com/news/museums-you-can-tour-online/
FILMS, OPERA, MUSIC, WEBCASTS
Film at Lincoln Center streaming: https://www.filmlinc.org/films-series/
Metropolitan Opera/nightly opera:
https://www.metopera.org/user-information/nightly-met-opera-streams/
92nd St Y (online concerts, etc.)
LIBRARIES
New York Public Library
https://www.nypl.org/about/coronavirus?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLUpdate_20200313_COVID19UpdateClosure&utm_campaign=NYPLUpdate_COVID19.
EXERCISE/YOGA/PT ONLINE
Gentle/Chair yoga, ½ hr 8:30a.m. w/Rudy Peirce
https://rudypeirce.com/ :
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/969988284
Meeting ID: 969 988 284
For Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) PT patients:
https://www.hss.edu/hss-at-home.asp
https://bodystrengthfitness.com/live-stream
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcox27Gc-NGbb2-X9hdLaMw
https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene/featured
If you are still going stir crazy, maybe it is time to bring out the jigsaw puzzles.
If you know of other resources that should be included please let me know and we will broadcast that information.From everything I have read, this promises to be not just a one or two week event but one of much longer duration.
Stay home, be safe, and do keep in touch with us.
Thanks!
Steven Zirinsky