“This book explores the joys of newfound love in old age, the miraculous blossoming that can occur when two lovers find each other after a lifetime of searching…The crystalline poems in The Kama Sutra for Senior Citizens are shot through with a gentle melancholy leavened by wit and eros.”

— Alison Luterman, Catamaran Poetry Prize Winner

“I love this book for its reassuring frankness, subtlety, and genial intelligence.… a mind so inventive, so alive to possibility, always at the heart of loving and delight… This book isn’t just for seniors, it’s for anyone who wants to feel what it is to be fully alive.”

— Tess Gallagher, Author of Midnight Lantern: New and Selected Poems

“These poems come to grips with the melancholy of aging set against the backdrop of love and sex, community and loneliness, laughter and tears.”

— Joseph Millar, Guggenheim and NEA Fellowship Recipient

What does love look like in life’s later chapters? In this tender, mischievous new collection of poetry, Zack Rogow answers with the hard-won wisdom of a man newly single in his senior years.

“After being with the same person for over three decades, I found my life upside down, dating again after the age of 65,” says Rogow, a teacher, playwright, poet, and translator. “I went on over 75 first dates and tried every-which-way to meet someone that I could feel a loving connection with. Luckily, I did, but it was not easy.” Rogow adds: “I didn’t succeed in finding a long-term partner by dating online. I finally met my current partner through our mutual interest in French literature. In an interview, he will share the following:

How he survived 75 first-time dates until he found a second chance at deep intimacy

The challenges and rewards of aging

What he discovered on the singles scene after not dating for 35 years

Why the three-time Pushcart Prize for Poetry nominee writes about love

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Zack Rogow is the author, editor or translator of more than 20 books and plays. Nominated three times for the Pushcart Prize for Poetry, his previous nine collections of poetry include Irreverent Litanies, Talking with the Radio: poems inspired by jazz and popular music, and The Number Before Infinity. His memoir, Hugging My Father’s Ghost, was released in 2024. Zack’s co-authored play, Colette Uncensored, had its first staged reading at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and later ran in London, Indonesia, Catalonia, San Francisco, and Portland. His blog, Advice for Writers, features more than 300 posts. He has received the PEN/Book-of-the-Month Club Translation Prize, the Northern California Book Reviewers Award in Translation, and the Celestine Award for Poetry. He also edited the anthology The Face of Poetry (University of California Press).

Additional career highlights include:

Bay Area Book Reviewers Association Award for translation of Horace by George Sand

Lili Fabilli-Eric Hoffer Essay Prize, UC Berkeley

Co-authored play Colette Uncensored, nominated for outstanding solo show by Theatre Bay Area, and co-authored play Groucho for President selected for JETFest, festival of new plays; staged reading

Taught at University of Anchorage and California College of the Arts

Contributing editor for Catamaran Literary Reader

Served as managing director of The Poetry Center at San Francisco State University

Wrote lyrics for several jazz songs, one of which was recorded by the chanteuse Carrie Wicks. Listen here: https://originarts.com/oa2/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=22175

His dad, Lee Rogow, was a widely published writer and man-about-town in Manhattan in the 1950s, before dying tragically in an airplane crash when he was three years old. Zack writes about this in his memoir, Hugging My Father’s Ghost.

Rogow earned his Master of Arts in English from City College and BA in English from Yale University, graduating Cum Laude. He resides in Northern California. For more information, visit www.zackrogow.com.

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackrogow

X: @ZackRogow

Bluesky: Zackrogow.bsky.social

His blog is here: https://zackrogow.blogspot.com/

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Our elder New Yorkers have built the city we know and love.  They have spent lifetimes contributing their wisdom, experience, and resilience to shaping the best aspects of Manhattan, shaping New York into the best city in the world. For this we owe them all a huge debt of gratitude and consideration.

We must do everything we can to ensure that New Yorkers can age in place and live independent lives in the communities they love. The day-to-day challenges like getting around the city, paying rent, having access to healthy food and healthcare, or even just getting the trash out are especially burdensome on older adults.

Here in the Borough President’s office we work hard to connect older Manhattanites with resources that will help address common challenges.

And here is a new tool to help!

I’m so proud to release the office of the Manhattan Borough President’s new Senior Resource Guide. This 50+ page comprehensive guide is designed to help seniors and their families navigate the many services and programs available across all 12 of Manhattan’s community districts.

Click here to access the Senior Resource Guide:

Inside, you’ll find information on:

• Senior Centers: Find a welcoming space for socializing, recreation, and learning near you.
• Financial Assistance: Explore programs that can help with expenses like housing, healthcare, and food.
• Health and Nutrition: Access resources for staying healthy, managing chronic conditions, and getting nutritious meals.
• Transportation: Learn about options for getting around Manhattan safely and affordably.
• Housing: Discover programs and services that can help seniors find and maintain safe, comfortable housing.
• Legal Assistance: Get help with legal matters, including elder abuse prevention, estate planning, and benefits claims.
• Companionship and Support: Connect with organizations that offer social interaction, emotional support, and friendly visiting programs.
• And much more!

Please share this valuable resource with any seniors in your life who might benefit. Together, let’s ensure the well-being of Manhattanites across all ages.

And on Tuesday, October 15th, from 9:30 am – 3 pm, older adults are invited to a special, free day at the Whitney Museum that I’m co-sponsoring. No RSVP required! I hope to see you there.

If you need help with any resources for older adults or have other concerns, contact my office at 212-669-8300 or info@manhattanbp.nyc.gov.

Mark

October 15th: BP Levine’s
Hispanic Heritage Month Event

RSVP to Join Us HERE!

Join Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration honoring the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in journalism and broadcasting. The event will feature a panel discussion on the state and future of local journalism, with a focus on the vital role played by Latino journalists.

Date: Tuesday, October 15th Time: 5:30 pm Location: Fort Washington Avenue Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY

For special accommodations, email: events@manhattanbp.nyc.gov

In partnership with Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Council Member Carmen de la Rosa, State Senator Robert Jackson, Assembly Member Al Taylor

Oct 19th: 1820 Manhattan Map During
Open House NY

As part of an Open House New York annual tradition, the Manhattan Borough President’s topographical bureau will display a 19th-century map made of 92 individually hand-drawn and hand-colored panels that represent the Manhattan street grid 200 years ago.

Map geeks and Manhattaphiles, come see this 16 ft. x 60 ft. map on Saturday, October 19th from 10 am – 2 pm at our office in the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, 19th Floor South, 1 Centre St.

Learn More about Open House NY

BP Levine’s Leadership Training
Series Returns

From October 28th – November 2nd, we’ll be hosting our yearly Leadership Training Series, including conflict of interest and equal employment training sessions (mandatory for community board members). Other trainings will be about land use, open data, and more. All sessions are open to the public!

Follow us on social media to see when the full line-up of trainings is announced.

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Do you enjoy helping your community? Do you have some extra time?

Year round, the Manhattan Volunteer Corps helps out with community clean-ups, clothing drives, boroughwide events, and more. It’s a great way to give back to your fellow New Yorkers and get to know your neighbors across Manhattan.

No matter what you’re interested in or what your skills are, we’ve got a spot for you on Team Levine. We’ve got a packed schedule for the fall and winter, so sign up now to join the Manhattan Volunteer Corps!

Volunteer With Us!

Now Open: High School Applications

Public high school applications are now open for fall 2025, so refer to the graphic above and this page from the Department of Education on the dates you need to know and how to apply. Although middle school applications were supposed to open this week, they’ve been delayed to next week. The Dept. of Education will email prospective middle school families on October 15 with the updated timeline and more information

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In 2023, the Foundation awarded grants to 17 nonprofits and universities to support their efforts to solve accessibility and aging challenges. We were also able to add a new roundtable, hosted in Washington, DC during National Disability Employment month to advance the conversation on accessible employment. All of this work is thanks to the generosity of individual donors like you, and industry sponsors.

With just a few minutes of your time, you can, make your donation securely online so our work can continue into 2024.   

Your gift will join the collective generosity of all our donors to ensure 2024 sees continued gains in making this world more accessible for all. In addition to our existing programs, the Foundation plans to expand our efforts next year to include a Hackathon targeting accessible solutions for digital healthcare, and a unique partnership to deliver connection to at-risk senior communities using virtual reality. We can’t do any of this without you.     

I hope you will consider being a partner in our work once again. We have several options for giving, including the ability to give tribute gifts, or break your giving into bite-sized chunks through our Capacitor Society.   

Happy New Year,

Stephen Ewell
Executive Director, CTA Foundation
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JASA is one of the largest, most trusted agencies serving older adults and they created this hub of events, which are virtual and free to the public throughout the United States, to ensure that older adults are still able to access vibrant cultural programming while continuing to shelter in place and avoid the heat.

JASA’s programs for older adults are considered by many to be the gold standard in the space, and their virtual senior center programming is really the most unique of its kind, offering a variety of culturally diverse workshops:
· Senior Center Virtual Events hub – providing opportunities for folks to connect, exercise and learn through:
o Fitness: Chair Yoga, Thai Chi & Thai Chi for Arthritis, Salsa Dance, Zumba, Dance Therapy, Ritmo Latino Dance, Meditation, Belly Dancing and more
o Music and Arts: Poetry, Creative Arts, Concerts in Motion (including a focus on Russian music), Brain Candy Trivia, Creative Writing and more
o Lectures and Support Groups: Current Events meetings, Health and Wellness support groups, Bereavement groups, ESL/citizenship class, “What’s on your mind” discussions, Technology Support class and more
o Health: Nutrition Empowerment Workshop, Diabetes Workshop, Sharpen your Mind workshop and more
o Any interested seniors can sign up for these programs by emailing: seniorcenters@jasa.org
In addition to their virtual senior center programs, JASA also offers a continuing education program for adults 50+:
· Sundays at JASA – Virtual, continuing education initiative for adults 50+, offering a wide range of courses and lectures from luminaries in the arts, politics, media and more.
o To participate in Sundays at JASA, folks can contact Sundays@jasa.org or call (212) 273 -5304
For folks looking to volunteer in support of seniors at this time, JASA is also offering JASAChat – a volunteer program where folks can be connected with a senior for a phone or video conversation once or twice a week.

JASA will also be hosting a Virtual Crossword Puzzle Event with The New York Times’ Will Shortz this Wednesday, July 29th! This “Get a Clue: Crossword Construction” class has actually been a main staple of Sundays and JASA (mentioned above), and now, acting as a virtual, public event, funds from the evening will go directly to supporting JASA’s services.

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