Throughout the year, Project Open hosts Social Groups that are open to all Lincoln Towers residents.

For more information, or to be added to the list to receive updates about a particular group, please email activities@ponyc.org or call the Project Open office at 212-721-8708.

ART GROUP: Fridays, 2-3pm in the Project Open office; first-time attendees, please call Project Open or email to register.

BRIDGE: Generally the first and third Thursday of the month at 2:30-4:30pm in the Project Open office; players are low-intermediate to intermediate; Dates for the remainder of 2026 are 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/17; drop ins welcomed.

BRISK WALK: Thursdays, 9-10am. Meet at the Eleanor Roosevelt statue, Riverside Drive and 72 Street. Weather permitting.

CANASTA GROUP: Every Tuesday at 5pm in the Project Open office. For those looking for a relaxed and friendly game; serious players might find it less competitive than they prefer. Drop in.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION: Drop in on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 9:30-10:30am in the Project Open office.

EASY WALK GROUP: Take a leisurely stroll around the courtyard of Lincoln Towers; those who use mobility aids are welcome; every Thursday or Sunday at 10:30am*; meet at the five benches east of the 180 WEA building.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SCRABBLE: Call Rochelle Shereff at 917-596-2091 for more information.

LINCOLN TOWERS PLAYERS: A weekly Acting/Drama group for older adults, led by actor Scott Klavan. There is a fee per session. For more information, email scottklavan@gmail.com.

NEEDLECRAFT GROUP:Drop in on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:30-11:30am in the Project Open office; 2026 dates are 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6,16, 7/9, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, 9/15.

PHOTOGRAPHY DISCUSSION GROUP: Second Thursday of the month, 10:30-12:30pm in the Project Open office; resuming after summer break on Sept 17.

WRITING FOR FUN:Held over Zoom, this group welcomes new members at any time; it meets in the afternoon of the last Tuesday of the month for 60 to 90 minutes. please call or email if interested in attending.

*time varies depending on the season; no walks in winter; best to contact the office.

Check back on this page and watch for emails from Project Open about new groups.