Enriching Programs & Community Life

See how residents shape their days with purpose, connection, and personalized experiences in a luxury senior living community on the Upper East Side.

Resident Stories

The Go-Getter

The Intellectual

The Creative
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Group Exercise

Sandra starts her day with a strengthening and conditioning class led by Prestige Rehabilitation. She finds these classes help her build strength.

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Neighborhood Walk

Next on the agenda is a pleasant stroll around the corner and up bustling Lexington Avenue to Bloomingdale’s for a little window shopping.

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Rooftop Happy Hour

Sandra ends her day on the rooftop terrace with friends to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, favorite tunes, and beautiful cityscape sunset.

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Community Concert

Following a leisurely brunch in the dining room, Linda enjoys a mid-morning classical music performance by a local jazz quintet.

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Educational Class

Linda celebrates the centennial of trumpeter Miles Davis with a two-part lecture series hosted and taught by a Julliard Lifelong Learning professor.

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Chess Club

Following an early dinner, Linda joins a few of her close friends for a rousing game of chess to wind down the day in the community Parlor room.

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Broadway Lecture

Carol attends a lecture hosted by Jarrett Winters Morley, Metropolitan Theatre Award-nominated actor, singer, composer, and lyricist.

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Broadway Matinee

After enjoying a quick bite in the dining room, Carol heads upstairs to get ready for her weekly Broadway show; today she’s seeing Chicago!

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The MET Art Program

Carol partakes in a sunset Art Program hosted by a trained docent from The MET, feeling satisfied about how much knowledge she gained today.

Why Residents Choose Our Active Senior Living Community in NYC 

Sunrise at East 56, programming
"My mom is never bored. The programming and activities teams are so engaging, creative, responsive and patient.”

Michael, Family Member

Curated Senior Experiences in NYC

Sunrise Live With Purpose™ programming is curated by our in-house team to meet your refined tastes with an extensive calendar of activities designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
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Live With Opportunity

Curated to your refined tastes, the programming at Sunrise at East 56th is designed to keep you connected to family, friends, and everything you love to do in the city you love.
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Live With Action

Look and feel your best by indulging in a massage, joining our daily walking group, or participating in our Mind Body Spirit Centering class.
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Live With Learning

From book clubs to guest lecturers to TED Talks, every day is an opportunity to learn something new and share your expertise.
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Live With Reflection

Join our meditation group; attend religious services at neighborhood synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship; or participate in a community service project.

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