Senior Services

Mission Statements:

Village of Rockville Centre Department of Senior Services

It is the mission of the Rockville Centre Department of Senior Services to provide essential, quality and responsive service to older residents and their families. Given that the well-being of each resident impacts the entire community, it is the goal of this department to support independence, encourage life satisfaction and promote vital aging for older residents now and into the future.

Village of Rockville Centre Sandel Senior Center

It is the mission of the Rockville Centre Sandel Center to provide Rockville Centre older residents with a multipurpose facility that promotes vital aging and life satisfaction through programs and activities, volunteer and civic participation and meaningful social engagement.

Sandel TV

Enjoy your favorite programs right in your living room!

Sandel TV airs daily at 10am, 2pm and 6pm.
Channel 18 (Optimum)
Channel 37 (Verizon / Fios)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 40

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 39

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 38

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 37

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 36

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 35
                         Introduction by Chris O'Leary, Director
                     Fabulous Fitness by Nancy Codispoti
                     Pilates Cool Down with Mary Testa
                     Interview with Dr. Quintero, Pulmonologist Northwell Health

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 34
                     Introduction by Chris O'Leary, Director
                     Line Dancing with Fran Gong
                     Walk at Mill River with Nancy Codispoti
                     Interview with Dr. Nair, Internal Medicine Northwell Health

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 33
                     Introduction by Chris O'Leary, Director
                     Fabulous Fitness by Nancy Codispoti
                     Pilates with Mary Testa
                     Interview with Dr Sabini, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
                     Northwell Health
                     Supper Club interview with Bea Heaney & Liz Barnett

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 32
                     Introduction by Chris O'Leary, Director
                     Fabulous Fitness with Nancy Codispoti
                     Yoga with Mary Massone
                     Interview with Andrea Connolly, RVC Youth Council
                     Irish Jig dancing

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 31
                     Introduction by Chris O'Leary, Director
                     Fabulous Fitness with Nancy Codispoti
                     The Movie, Making of Sandel TV

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 30
                     Introduction by Chris O'Leary, Director
                     Holiday Greeting from Mayor Murray
                     Fabulous Fitness with Nancy Codispoti
                     Interview with Dr. Kayla Whearty, Neuro-Psychologist, Northwell Health
                     Scarf Demo by Tami
                     Supper Club Pictures

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 29
                  Introduction with Chris O'Leary, Director.
                    Fabulous Fitness with Nancy Codispoti
                    Interview with Dr. Eve Lowenstein, Dermatologist
                    "Paint a Waterfall" art class, featuring Sandel members

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 28
                  Fabulous Fitness with Nancy, 
                     Dance in Your Chair with Megan
                     Interview with Amy Cardito of
                     The Arbors Assisted Living at Westbury
                     Musical Performance by Rob and Patty Meade

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 27
                  Fabulous Fitness with Nancy, 
                     Core Fitness with Sheila
                     "Starry Winter Night" art class
                     Featuring Sandel member artists

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 26 - 
                    Introduction, Chris O'Leary, Director
                       Cardio Fit with Nancy Codispoti
                       Core Fitness with Sheila, Sandel Supper Club
                       featuring the fun members of Sandel.

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 25 - Fabulous Fitness  
                   (Intro Chris Oleary, live Cardio Fit class at Sandel with Nancy,
                      a fitness walk at Lister Park with Nancy)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 25 - Lifestyles 
                   (Interview with Cardiologist Dr. Yuen,
                      meet some of Sandel's "younger seniors",
                      Save money on your Optimum Bill.)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 24 - Fabulous Fitness
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Line Dance w/ Fran)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 24 - Lifestyles
                  (Interview with Anthony Valenti of Valenti Pharmacy,
                      Music Therapist Nicole Moy)           

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 23 - Fabulous Fitness
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Pilates w/ Mary Testa)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 23 - Lifestyles
                    (Irish performer Timothy Quinn,
                       Interview with RVC Police Officer Leanna Palmer)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 22 - Fabulous Fitness
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Tai Chi w/ Adam:
                       Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 22 - Lifestyles
                  ("Paint a Nancy" demonstration,
                     Visit to Monaghan's Restaurant,
                     St. Patrick's Day celebration)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 21 - Fabulous Fitness
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Sit - n- Dance w/ Claudia)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 21 -  Lifestyles
                   (Interview w/ Katie Schumacher "Don't Press Send",
                      Brain Fitness courtesy of Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing,
                      Musical performance by Jim Papa)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 20 - Fabulous Fitness  
                     (Intro by Barbara Bohan, Cardio Fit w/ Nancy,
                      Tai Chi w/ Adam: Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing.)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 20 - Lifestyles 
                     (Army Ranger Interview: Patrick Codispoti and James Farrell,
                      Brain Fitness courtesy of Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing,
                      Musical Performance by Jim Papa)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 19 - Fabulous Fitness 
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Core Fitness w/ Sheila, Line Dance w/ Fran)                 

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 19 - Lifestyles 
                   (Interview with Margaret Haller, Physical Therapist,
                       Sing a Long w/ Frank Scafuri)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 18 - Fabulous Fitness
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Tai Chi w/ Adam)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 18 - Lifestyles
                  (Holiday Greetings from members, Sing a long w/ Frank & Amy,
                     Visit to Lenox and Park)

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 17 - Fabulous Fitness
                  Cardio Fit  w/ Nancy, Total Body Workout w/ Meghan
                     Tai Chi w/ Adam, courtesy Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing    

Click here for Sandel TV Episode 17 - Lifestyles
                   Interview w/ Phyllis Rosen - a Sandel member
                      Interview w/ Sarah Schiffelbein "Teaching in a pandemic"
                      Holiday Photo Montage, Musician Jim Papa

Click here for Sandel TV episode 16 - Fabulous Fitness
                   Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Sit-N-Dance w/ Claudia,
                      Pilates w/ Mary

Click here for Sandel TV episode 16 - Lifestyles
                  "Tie a Fancy Scarf" demo
                     Interview with Better Home Health Care

Click here for Sandel TV episode 15 - Fabulous Fitness
                  Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Line Dance w/ Fran

Click here for Sandel TV episode 15 - Lifestyles
                   Interview w/ Dr. Lawrence Rand, Geriatrician
                   Fun, Fanciful Folding - The Bristal Assisted Living

Click here for Sandel TV episode 14 - Fabulous Fitness
                   Cardio Fit w/ Nancy.  Sit - n - Dance w/ Claudia

Click here for Sandel TV episode 14 - Lifestyles
                   Visit to Art Flowers and Gifts.
                      Fall cooking demonstration w/ Nicole Graziano.
                      Wrap a beautiful gift.

Click here for Sandel TV episode 13 - Fabulous Fitness
                  Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Core Fitness with Sheila, Line Dance with Fran.           

Click here for Sandel TV episode 13 -  Lifestyles
                   Interview with TJ Hatter,
                      Long Island Director of Intergovernmental Affairs,
                      Learn to sketch a sunset.  Brain Fitness.

                     Sit - N - Dance w/ Claudia

Click here for Sandel TV episode 11 - Fabulous Fitness
                      Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Total Body Workout w/ Megan,
                      Line Dance w/ Fran, Pilates w/ Mary

Click here for Sandel TV episode 11 -  Lifestyles 
                   Interview w/ Nancy Howard, Cake frosting demo with
                      Front Street Bakery, Sing a long with Amy

Click here for Sandel TV episode 10 - Fabulous Fitness
                   Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Line Dance w/ Fran,
                      Meditation w/ Lucia

Click here for Sandel TV episode 10 -  Lifestyles
                    On Location with Accent on Eyes, “Jarring the Tomatoes”,
                    Sing a Long w/ Amy

Click here for Sandel TV episode 9 - Fabulous Fitness (8/10/20)
                   (Cardio fit w/ Nancy, Total Body Workout w/ Megan, 
                      Sit -n Dance w/ Claudia, Pilates w/ Mary)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 9 -  Lifestyles (8/10/20)
                    (Interview: Silvagni and Como, Eldercare Attorneys
                       Caribbean Paint Party.   Musical Performance: Jim Papa)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 8 - Fabulous Fitness (7/24/20)
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Line Dance w/ Fran, Total Body Workout w/Megan,
                      Tai Chi w/ Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 8 - Lifestyles (7/24/20)
                   (Interview Dr. Reifler of Northwell Health sleep expert. 
                      Art Demonstration by Zelda Randell. 
                      Musical Performance by Jim Papa) 

Click here for Sandel TV episode 7 - Fabulous Fitness (7/13/20)
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Sit-n-dance w/ Claudia, Line Dance w/ Fran,
                      Pilates w/ Mary, Cool down w/ Nancy)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 7 - Lifestyles (7/13/20)
                   (Interview Richie Nevader, Northwell Health Ambulance Service,
                      Brain Fitness w/ Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing, 
                      Musical Performance Frank Scafuri, Music Therapist Nicole Moy)            

Click here for Sandel TV episode 6 - Fabulous Fitness (6/29/20)
                   (Cardio fit w/ Nancy, Sit-n-dance w/ Claudia, Line Dance w/ Fran)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 6 -  Lifestyles (6/29/20)
                  (Interview w/ Chris and Loreen Lawrence,CJs Coffee Shop.
                     Cooking demo:Nichole Graziano, Nutritionist, Mayor Fran Murray and
                     Nancy Codispoti. Musical performance Jim Papa.)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 5 - fabulous fitness (6/15/20)
                  (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, birthday dance, Yoga w/ Mary M, Pilates w/ Mary T)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 5 - lifestyles (6/15/20)
                  (Interview w/ Dorothy Murphy.  Interview w/ Valenti Pharmacy. 
                     Sing a Long with Amy.  Brain Fitness w/ Lynbrook Restorative. 
                     Musical performance Frank Scafuri)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 4 - fabulous fitness  (6/3/20)
                   (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Pilates w/ Mary, Sit-n-dance w/ Claudia)

Click here for Sandel TV episode 4 - lifestyles (6/3/20)
                  (Interview w/ Kathy Baxley: RVC Deputy Mayor. 
                     Intergenerational Scholarship.  Music Therapist Nicole Moy. 
                      Brain Fitness w/ Lynbrook Restorative.  "Scenes of Sandel")

Click Here for Sandel TV episode 3 -  (5/14/20)
                   (Member photo montage, Interview w/ Sherri Gilbert LCSW,
                       Music Therapist Nicole Moy, Cardio Fit w/ Nancy,
                       Sit-n-dance w/ Claudia)

Click Here for Sandel TV episode 2 -  (4/28/20)
                    (Cardio Fit w/ Nancy, Sit-n-Dance w/ Claudia, Pilates w/ Mary,
                        Jokes w/ Chris, Poetry w/ Kathy Baxley, Meditation w/ Nancy)

Click Here for Sandel TV episode 1 -  (4/14/20)
                    (Introduction to Sandel TV w/ Chris, Fitness w/ Nancy)

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