Social Groups
Social groups include individuals who share a common interest and come together on a regular basis. Open to all Lifelong members.
Drop-in fee: $2 (with the exception of the Walk Program and the Ladies Senior Golf)
Mondays 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Beginners welcome! Mahjong is fun and enormously popular, a classic Chinese tile-based game of strategy, skill, and summation.
2nd Monday of each month, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
If you’re a reader and are looking for a book club to discuss what you’ve read, this is for you! This book club is open to new members. Taking a break for the summer. Will resume September 11.
Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Calling all artists! Bring your own work and supplies. Open Studio is a chance for anyone working in any media to take advantage of a designated time and space to work. Whoever wants to can stay to lunch together and participate in a group critique after. Newcomers welcome!
Tuesdays, 1-3 PM
Friendly and competitive, for those who know how the game goes. If you’re new to Bridge, join us and we’ll teach you!
Tuesdays 2:00-3:30 PM
Who am I? Why am I here? What is the meaning and context of my life?” Together we explore these and similar questions: through readings, writing, living conversation, deep listening, drawing and poetry—and through contemplation and sharing of our life stories. To know and love,—and heal– ourselves, each other and the world.
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
A “prompt” is provided at the start of each session, participants write for approximately 45 minutes and then share with each other what they have written. There is no instruction involved; it is simply an opportunity for those who like to write & share their stories in a comfortable setting.
2nd Wednesday of each month, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Club members choose a list of books every six months and alternate reading fiction and non-fiction books. Check out their blog: https://2ndwednesday.blogspot.com
Thursdays, 11:30-1:00 PM
Feeling down? Crave conversation? Want to meet people again? A pandemic will do that to you! Join us for a chat, have a laugh, and just enjoy life. A great opportunity to socialize with like-minded women.
This group will be taking a break in August and resumes September 2023.
3rd Thursday of each month, 4-7 PM
Kitchen opens at 4:00 PM & we eat together at 5 – ish PM Place settings provided.
Fridays, 1:30-3:30 PM
The classic combination of bidding, melding and trick-taking! All are welcome to learn this fun card game.
Last Friday of each month, 1:30-3:30 PM
Do you like reading short plays in a small, friendly group setting? Comedies? Monologues? Tragedies? Melodrama? Instead of acting on a stage, our goal is to read the scripts aloud effectively, bringing the text alive by using our voices, facial expressions, and gestures. Join us at Lifelong once a month to discover the hidden “actor” in you!
Saturdays, 10 AM-12PM
Join other men to play cards, drink coffee, and plan projects.
Lifelong membership required but no drop-in fee for participation.
Lifelong’s walk program is a great way to explore the beauty and culture of Tompkins County while increasing your strength, improving your balance and enjoying the company and knowledge of your peers.
Walk coordinators are Elke Schofield and Carol Beeman, and walks happen from April through October, weather permitting. Click here or sign up for Lifelong’s eNewsletter below to get the latest information.
Lifelong members of all skill levels are welcome to join the seasonal women’s social golf program! Designed for fun, this club creates opportunities to play on a variety of area golf courses. (While this is not a league, participants should have some golf experience and must have access to a set of golf clubs.)
Lifelong membership required. Additional fees apply.
For more information and/or to register to participate, click here or contact Karen at kkoyanagi@tclifelong.org or 607-273-1511.
Fridays, 11am-12pm
An opportunity to speak French with other people who are learning the language!
Clay Studio
Lifelong 119 West Court Street, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAt Lifelong, $5 drop in, membership required, with membership $30/month unlimited CA activities eligibility Explore your creativity in clay. The guidance of a skilled clay artist is available if you […]
MahJong
Lifelong 119 West Court Street, Ithaca, NY, United States$2 drop-in fee. Beginners welcome! Mahjong is fun and enormously popular, a classic Chinese tile-based game of strategy, skill, and summation.
Yoga
Lifelong 119 West Court Street, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAt Lifelong, $5 drop in, membership required but with membership $30/month unlimited H&W activities eligibility Using breathing techniques, basic yoga postures, relaxation, and focus, you will become more in tune […]
Strength Training
Lifelong 119 West Court Street, Ithaca, NY, United States$5 drop-in or $30 unlimited health & wellness classes (membership required) Resistance exercise strengthens bones, increases muscular endurance, and improves coordination and balance. Instructor: Deb Bosanko
Open Computer Lab
Lifelong 119 West Court Street, Ithaca, NY, United StatesIf you need access to a computer, internet, and/or a printer, Lifelong's computer lab is open for members' use. The Lab is staffed by a Lifelong volunteer who will do […]
Mondays 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Beginners welcome! Mahjong is fun and enormously popular, a classic Chinese tile-based game of strategy, skill, and summation.
2nd Monday of each month, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
If you’re a reader and are looking for a book club to discuss what you’ve read, this is for you! This book club is open to new members.
1st Monday of each month, 1:30-3:00 PM
Gather with friends to play everyone’s favorite boardgame!
Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Calling all artists! Bring your own work and supplies. Open Studio is a chance for anyone working in any media to take advantage of a designated time and space to work. Whoever wants to can stay to lunch together and participate in a group critique after. Newcomers welcome!
Tuesdays, 1-3 PM
Friendly and competitive, for those who know how the game goes. If you’re new to Bridge, join us and we’ll teach you!
Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 PM
Together, we will be working & playing with: learning the principles of entering, sustaining, nurturing, and serving conversation – talking and silence – as a work of art.
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
A “prompt” is provided at the start of each session, participants write for approximately 45 minutes
and then share with each other what they have written. There is no instruction involved; it is simply
an opportunity for those who like to write & share their stories in a comfortable setting.
Wednesdays, 1-2:30 PM
If you have trouble getting things done — no matter how minor or major — this group is here to help you! Two of the techniques we’ll use are 1) plain old encouragement, and 2) accountability – we will tell the group what we plan to work on during the upcoming week, & then report back the next week on what we were able to “get done”. Ideal size for group is 6.
2nd Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 PM
Club members choose a list of books every six months and alternate reading fiction and non-fiction books. Check out their blog: https://2ndwednesday.blogspot.com
Thursdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Bring your own lunch and enjoy conversation with others. Lunch is nestled in between Chair Yoga and Strength Training and open to all Lifelong members.
Thursdays, 12:00-1:30 PM
Feeling down? Crave conversation? Want to meet people again? A pandemic will do that to you! Join us for a chat, have a laugh, and just enjoy life. A great opportunity to socialize with like-minded women.
2nd Thursday of each month, 4-7 PM
Kitchen opens at 4:00 PM & we eat together at 5:00 PM. Place settings provided.
Fridays, 1:30-3:30 PM
The classic combination of bidding, melding and trick-taking! All are welcome to learn this fun card game.
Last Friday of each month, 1:30-3:30 PM
Do you like reading short plays in a small, friendly group setting? Comedies? Monologues? Tragedies? Melodrama? Instead of acting on a stage, our goal is to read the scripts aloud effectively, bringing the text alive by using our voices, facial expressions, and gestures. Join us at Lifelong once a month to discover the hidden “actor” in you!
Saturdays, 10 AM-12PM
Join other men to play cards, drink coffee, and plan projects.
Lifelong’s walk program is a great way to explore the beauty and culture of Tompkins County while increasing your strength, improving your balance and enjoying the company and knowledge of your peers.
Walk coordinators are Elke Schofield and Carol Beeman, and walks run from April through October, weather permitting. Sign up for Lifelong’s eNewsletter below to get the latest information.
Lifelong members of all skill levels are welcome to join the seasonal women’s social golf program! Designed for fun, this club creates opportunities to play on a variety of area golf courses. (This is not a league) For more information, contact Karen at kkoyanagi@tclifelong.org or 607-273-1511.