Tilles Center is proud to offer a variety of engaging, interactive programs for senior citizens, in our ongoing commitment to learners of all ages.

"Research on music, theater, dance, creative writing, and other participatory arts shows promise for improving older adults’ quality of life and well-being, from better cognitive function, memory, and self-esteem to reduced stress and increased social interaction." National Institute on Aging

2025/26 SERIES EVENTS
MUSIC, MOMENTS & MEMORIES

Tilles Center is proud to announce the continuation of our arts and aging initiatives. The 2025/26 series will include concert events, music workshops, dance and theater classes, and more! These programs, available at no charge, are designed for those with limited mobility, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and caregivers.
_{Photo by Erin Bevan}

Be sure to Save the Dates!

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Music and Memories Concert

Monday, November 17, 2025
Music and Memories Concert

Monday, December 8, 2025
Music and Memories Concert

Monday, January 12, 2026
Dance Class

Monday, February 9, 2026
Music and Memories Concert

Monday, March 9, 2026
Dance Class

Monday, April 13, 2026
Music and Memories Concert

Monday, May 4, 2026
Theatre Workshop

More information and registration available 4-6 weeks prior to each event

To contact us with questions or to be added to our mailing list, please email tillesartsed@liu.edu or call 516-299-2388.

_{2024/25 Arts and Aging Community Partner}

Showtime! 

Tilles Center welcomes 150,000 visitors annually to enjoy the world’s finest artists across all genres including music, dance, comedy and theater. As a community cultural service provider, we are committed to the preservation and live presentation of all art forms: classical and pop music, jazz, cabaret, dance, cultural programming and theater, including performing arts for children and families.

Senior Discounts for Select Performances, Please contact TillesArtsEd@liu.edu for inquires. 

Arts and Aging is sponsored, in part, by the following:

_{Arts Education Programs are made possible, in part, by the Gilbert and Rose Tilles Endowment for Arts Education. Additional leadership support provided by the annual Swing for Kids Tournament.}

_{School Partnership Program: Salvatore and Mary Ranieri and Jovia Financial Credit Union
Sensory Friendly Initiatives: The Fay J. Lindner Foundation, New York Community Trust – Long Island
Arts & Aging Programs: Cona Elder Law, Long Island Speech & Myofunctional Therapy, and Northeastern Aviation
Additional support for arts education provided by Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust, The Kroll Family, Jim Krantz, and Jason and Teddy Richmond.}

 _{Curtains Up! Series Sponsor}