For information on protecting your health, applying for your pension benefit, boosting your financial wellness and more, sign up below for webinars.
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Health Is the Key, a podcast
Healthy Holiday Tables, with Chef Adrienne Cheatham
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
In our November episode, we sat down with Adrienne Cheatham, professional chef, runner-up on Bravo TV’s Top Chef and author of the cookbook Sunday Best: Cooking Up the Weekend Spirit Every Day, to talk healthy holiday cooking. Chef Cheatham explains how swapping ingredients in your favorite recipes can make them healthier, and shares quick, affordable cooking hacks to make any meal both nutritious and delicious.
Bonus: For a chance to win a signed copy of Sunday Best, visit our Facebook and Instagram pages and share your favorite healthy cooking tip.
Tune in to this month’s Key Note, launching Wednesday, November 19, for Chef Cheatham’s recipe for Mississippi Pot Roast—a dish that could become a new holiday favorite.
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Members’ Voices
Featuring Sylvanna Gonsalves!
When it comes to healthy living, the most helpful advice and inspiring stories may come from your fellow 1199SEIU members! That’s why we began our Members’ Voices series. 2025 includes monthly episodes featuring 1199ers who share how and WHY they began their health journeys—and the strategies they’ve picked up along the way. Each story is sure to provide you with inspiration and down-to-earth advice to help you on your own health journey!
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Citizenship Webinar: Part A
The immigration process can be daunting and complicated, but the 1199SEIU Citizenship Program is here to support you as you navigate the application process. In this video, you’ll learn about program eligibility and services, the naturalization and citizenship processes and Green Card eligibility.
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Dance
Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00 am
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Get into the groove with an African dance class, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
FWHE Programs and Services Overview
Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00 am
Learn about the programs and services offered through the Financial Wellness and Homebuyer Education Program at this monthly Zoom workshop.
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Citizenship Part A Webinar
Monday, November 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm
The immigration process can be daunting and complicated, but the 1199SEIU Citizenship Program is here to support you as you navigate the application process. In Part A of this webinar, you’ll learn about program eligibility and services, the naturalization and citizenship processes and Green Card eligibility.
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GNY Pension Benefit Information Session
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 1:00 pm
Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree and find out whether you are eligible to receive supplemental health coverage during this Pension Benefit Information webinar.
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Yoga and Pilates Fusion Flow
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Practice flexibility and mindfulness with yoga, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
Retirees: Chair Yoga
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:00 am
Loosen and stretch tense muscles, reduce stress, improve circulation, and build strength and balance while doing seated exercises.
Meeting ID: 884 1636 6703
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Dance
Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 am
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Get into the groove with an African dance class, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
Citizenship Part B Webinar
Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:00 pm
The immigration process can be daunting and complicated, but the 1199SEIU Citizenship Program is here to support you as you navigate the application process. In Part B, you’ll learn about sponsoring your family in becoming citizens and obtaining lawful permanent resident status.
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Yoga and Pilates Fusion Flow
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Practice flexibility and mindfulness with yoga, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
Aetna New Members Orientation
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 am
In this session, you’ll learn about the different parts of Medicare, how your 1199SEIU Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan (medical, prescription & dental) works, plus how you can keep seeing the doctors you know and trust.
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Retirees: Chair Yoga
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 am
Loosen and stretch tense muscles, reduce stress, improve circulation, and build strength and balance while doing seated exercises.
Meeting ID: 884 1636 6703
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Pension Benefit Information Session: NBF Pre-Retiree Pension & Health Benefits
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12:00 pm
It’s never too early to start preparing for your retirement. Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree, how to apply for your pension, and if you are eligible to receive retiree health coverage.
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FWHE Programs and Services Overview
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:00 pm
Learn about the programs and services offered through the Financial Wellness and Homebuyer Education Program at this monthly Zoom workshop.
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Ask the Expert: Breastfeeding and Nutrition
Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:00 am
You’ve asked and we heard you. Some of the most frequently requested information from members has been about nursing. Join us at this special webinar and learn about ways to nourish your baby, from formula to breast milk. Plus, we’ll talk nursing positions, milk supply and more. Ask a health educator/nutritionist from our Wellness Department and Natalie Bannister, a certified lactation consultant at Mount Sinai, all your feeding questions. -
Dance
Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:00 am
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Get into the groove with an African dance class, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
