The Aisling Irish Community Center is the main provider of senior services and outreach for elderly people living in the Yonkers/Woodlawn area and one of the largest Irish immigrant resource centers in the tri-state area.

Our senior group, Young at Heart, meets every Tuesday at 2:00pm and every Friday at 1:00pm. Socialization among peers is one of the key components of our very lively group at the Aisling Center. We offer a wide variety of energizing and enjoyable programs and activities such as arts & crafts, jewelry making, card playing, etc.

The program of events includes guest speakers who come in to talk about various topics which are geared toward the mental and physical health of each individual. Our main goal is to educate our group with vital information which is relevant to the aging population. A registered nurse comes to the center on a monthly basis and provides individual and group health counseling, nutrition advice; blood pressure monitoring and educational programs to help our senior population better maintain their health and well-being.

We also offer trips to shows, places of historical interest, and various shopping trips to local supermarkets and retail stores. We value the input and suggestions from the group members in all areas that pertain to programming of activities and events.

This group is very valuable not only on a philanthropic level, but it also serves as a wonderful social outlet for many newly arrived Irish immigrants as well as the more settled immigrant community. As a member of this volunteer group, you have the opportunity not only to help the less fortunate, but also to get together with peers and identify with the broader society.

ELDERLY CARE HOME ASSISTANCE: We are happy to offer guidance and help if you are looking to hire somebody to assist with house cleaning, errands and personal care. We have a database of people looking for this type of work, and would be happy to refer them for consideration.