The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) is expanding access to community-based music therapy in the New York Metro area this fall with recurring programs at Graymoor in Garrison, New York, and Lehman College in the Bronx.
Led by IMNF Executive Director and Co-Founder Concetta M. Tomaino, DA, LCAT, MT-BC, the programs will provide ongoing opportunities for people living with dementia and their care partners, as well as veterans, to experience the therapeutic benefits of music in supportive group settings.
Music Therapy for People Living with Dementia and Care Partners at Graymoor
Beginning in September, IMNF will offer a free weekly music therapy group at the Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center at Graymoor in Garrison, New York.
Designed for people living with dementia and their care partners, sessions will incorporate familiar songs, rhythm, movement, and shared musical experiences to encourage engagement, connection, self-expression, and well-being.
The group will also provide participants and care partners with an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming community while experiencing the ways music can support memory, relationships, and quality of life.
Wednesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center at Graymoor
40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY
Free; advance registration is strongly encouraged.
To register for this weekly event, visit holymountainretreats.org
Music Has Power® for Aphasia at Lehman College
Beginning this fall, IMNF and Lehman College will offer Music Has Power® for Aphasia, a collaborative weekly program for people living with aphasia and others experiencing communication challenges.
Sessions will incorporate singing, vocal exercises, and therapeutic music experiences designed to encourage communication and self-expression. The program will work in collaboration with the speech therapy clinic at Lehman College, bringing music therapy and speech therapy together in a supportive group environment.
Thursdays | 10:30–11:30 AM
Lehman College, Music Building, Room 421
250 Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10468
Registration is strongly encouraged.
Healing Music for Veterans at Lehman College
IMNF’s Healing Music for Veterans program will also have a new in-person home at Lehman College this fall.
The weekly program uses music and active music-making to provide veterans with opportunities for creative expression, connection, and improved well-being. Participants will be able to join the group in person at Lehman College or virtually, expanding access while creating a regular gathering place for veterans in the New York City area.
Thursdays | 1:30–3:00 PM
Lehman College, Music Building, Room 421
250 Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10468
In-person and virtual participation available. Registration is strongly encouraged.
Bringing IMNF’s Work Into the Community
It is our hope that these programs will provide additional support to individuals and families throughout the New York metropolitan area and Hudson Valley communities we call home.
For more information about these programs or to register, contact info@imnf.org
