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Opening Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 A.M – 4 P.M.

Contact

Phone: 929-210-2152
Phone: 212-673-7704
Fax: 212-477-6609

Address

103 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10009

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Jakub Polaczyk

DYREKTOR PROGRAMU

Maria Madej

CALL: 212-673-7704

John Paul II Friendship Center is located at the oldest Polish parish in Manhattan.

It is financed by the Department for the Aging (DFTA), and the Polish Slavic Center is a central sponsor. A main part of the services that the Friendship Center provides, for people over 60 years of age, is serving hot lunch for approximately 75 seniors daily.

The program provides many cultural and educational activities as well. Every day, seniors may watch movies and TV, listen to music, and play board games in pleasant atmosphere.

One of the employees at the John Paul II Friendship Center is a social worker, who works full-time to help seniors in every day matters, forming simple translations for complicated issues like retirement benefits.

PROGRAM NEWS AND EVENTS

Invitation for the Celebration of Mother’s Day at the JP2 Friendship Center

We cardinally invite you for the Concert Celebration of the Mother’s Day ( May 11, USA, May 26, Poland)  [...]

John Paul 2 Friendship Center at the Carnegie Hall

On April 30, the John Paul II Friendship Center in Manhattan, in cooperation with Carnegie Hall, organized a concert [...]

“Pisanki” Competition at the JP2 Friendship Center

During Holy Week, seniors from the JP2 Club in Manhattan created their own Easter decorations and Easter eggs. Everyone [...]

Trip To Grey Art Gallery with JP2 Friendship Center

On Tuesday, March 8th, a group from our senior center enjoyed a wonderful afternoon visiting the Grey Art Museum [...]

Earth Day Celebration and Trip to Hales Gallery

Celebrate Earth Day with us by joining us for a wonderful outing to the park, where we’ll kick off [...]

Trip to Grey Art Gallery with JP2 Friendship Center

Join us for a memorable trip to the Grey Art Gallery to experience the “Anonymous Was A Woman” art [...]

Movement Workshops at JP2 Friendship Center

JP2 Friendship Center is hosting a Movement Workshop, offering a space to explore movement, creativity, and self-care in a [...]

A Tribute Concert to Saint John Paul II at the JP2 Friendship Center in Manhattan

On Friday, March 21, a special concert titled „Silni Wiarą i Nadzieją” (Strong in Faith and Hope) was held [...]

Women’s Month Celebration at the FIT Museum

Due to International Women's Month, the JP2 Friendship Center operating at the Polish-Slavic Center participated in the exhibition: "Fashioning [...]

Crime Prevention Training with NYPD For Our Seniors at JP2 Friendship Center

On Tuesday, March 11, JP2 Friendship Center hosted an important crime prevention training led by representatives from the New [...]

Art Exhibit Celebrating Women at JP2 Friendship Center

We are proud to present a beautiful art exhibit created in the Art Class at JP2 Friendship Center, led [...]

Invitation for the Concert in the 20th anniversary of the death of John Paul 2

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Women’s Day Celebration at JP2 Friendship Center

On Friday, March 7th, we celebrated Women’s Day at our JP2 Senior Center! Our Director, Jakub Polaczyk, marked this [...]

Mardi Gras Celebration at JP2 Friendship Center

On Tuesday, March 4th, at JP2 Friendship Center, we celebrated Mardi Gras, a traditional American holiday known as “Fat [...]

Black Month Celebration jazz concert with Stacy Dillard

Stacy Dillard, saxophone player was raised in Muskegon Heights, Michigan. Stacy graduated from the college at Central State University [...]

Welcome to Celebrate International Women’s Month at the FIT Museum

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Charity Opera Concert – Greve Opera at the JP2 Friendship Center

On Friday, February 28th, a Charity Opera Concert took place at the JP2 Friendship Center, marking the conclusion of [...]

End of Month Concert – Greve Academy Opera at the JP2 Friendship Center

Join us for a special free concert to close out the month! Greve Academy Opera will present a beautiful [...]

Trip to Kenkeleba House Gallery – February 20th, 2025

On Thursday, February 20th, a group from the JP2 Friendship Center took a special trip to the Kenkeleba House [...]

Valentine’s Day Celebration at the JP2 Friendship Center February 13, 2025

We had an amazing time at the Valentine’s Day Celebration Party on February 13th at the JP2 Friendship Center! [...]

Black History Month Celebration Concert by Stacy Dillard

JP2 Friendship Center presents: STACY DILLARD Join us for a special musical tribute honoring the rich legacy of Black [...]

Trip to Kenkeleba House Gallery in the East Village

Join us for a museum trip to the Kenkeleba House Gallery, featuring an exhibition of 20 African-American artists! This [...]

New Tai Chi Classes at the JP2 Friendship Center in Manhattan

We invite all seniors to new Tai Chi classes at the JP2 Friendship Center! This is a wonderful opportunity [...]

Lunar New Year Celebration

On Wednesday, January 29, a group from JP2 Senior Center took a special trip to Roosevelt Park to celebrate [...]

NYC IDENTYFICATION CARD

Information about the IDNYC Anyone 10 years of age or older and living in New York City can apply [...]

Lunar New Year Celebration at East Village – Invitation

~~ Lunar New Year Celebration ~~ Join us on Wednesday, January 29, at 1:00 PM for a Lunar New [...]

Bingo at the JP2 Friendship Center

Bingo Fun at JP2 Senior Center! We had a fantastic time at our first-ever Friday Bingo today, January 24th! [...]

Invitation for Bingo Games at JP2 Friendship Center

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Invitation for the Valentine’s Day Disco for Seniors in JP2 Friendship Center

~~ Join Us for a Valentine’s Day Disco Party! ~~ Celebrate love, friendship, and fun with us at JP2 [...]

Polish Grandparents Day Celebration at the JP2 Friendship Center

~~  Grandmother’s Day at the JP2 Friendship Center in Manhattan ~~ On January 21st, we celebrated Polish Grandmother’s Day [...]

New Year Raffle Lottery at the JP2 Friendship Center

~~ New Year Raffle at the JP2 Friendship Center ~~ On Friday, January 17th, the JP2 Friendship Center in [...]

New Year Concert at the JP2 Friendship Center

January 7, Tuesday at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center in Manhattan, part of the Polish and Slavic Center [...]

Invitation to the new Healthy Drumming Classes with Azul Older Drumming Band founder

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Invitation for the Fitness Class for 60+ at the JP2 Friendship Center, Manhattan

No need to sign up just come in. Everyone 60+ Welcome. Classes are free for all Older Adults.   [...]

Invitation to the Polish Holidays Songs Concert, January 7 @11.00am

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End of the Year Party at the JP2 Friendship Center

  On Monday, December 30, the JP2 Friendship Center part of Polish Slavic Center celebrated the end of 2024 [...]

Christmas Celebration at the JP2 Friendship Center – Friday, December 20

~~ Christmas Celebration at the JP2 Friendship Center – Friday, December 20 ~~   On Friday, December 20, the [...]

Invitation for End-of-Year Disco for Seniors

~~ Join us for the End-of-Year Disco for Seniors ~~ Let’s say goodbye to the year with the greatest [...]

Invitation for the Christmas Celebration and Concert

~~ You are invited to our Christmas celebration & holiday concert ~~ Join us for a special Christmas gathering [...]

JP2 Friendship Center Members at the Carnegie Hall performance by Piotr Beczala

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Carnegie Hall for the wonderful gesture of donating tickets to [...]

Exhibition at the Brand Foundation in East Village

November 26, Tuesday JP2 Friendship Center visited neighborhood Museum: Brandt Foundation where the is cotemporary exhibition of the East [...]

Thanksgiving lunch Concert and handmade Thanksgiving Postcards

November 26 at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center there was a Thanksgiving lunch concert by acclaimed  Polish-American violinist [...]

Raffle Thanksgiving Lottery at the JP2 Friendship Center

November 22 at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center there was a annual Thanksgiving Lottery for Seniors. Congratulations to [...]

Concert by acclaimed violinist Kinga Augustyn at the beginning of the Thanksgiving week

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Halloween Costume Contest at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center

On October 31st, 2024, at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center in Manhattan, affiliated with the Polish-Slavic Center, a [...]

Lunch concert with legendary Italian Arias

Lunch concert of Italian Arias by Italian acclaimed soprano Laura Adreini. October 18,2024. Artist after her Carnegie Hall Deuet [...]

Invitation for the lunch concert by Laura Andreini from Italy

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Older Adults at the Whitney Museum in Manhattan

Older adults from the John Paul II Friendship Polish-Slavic Center in Manhattan visited the Whitney Museum on October 15, [...]

Pulaski Parade – the biggest celebration of Polonia

A year has passed and as usual, through numerous participation in the Parade, we showed the world how strong [...]

October 15, 2024 at 11AM: Find out what your voter rights are

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Elder Justice Presentation – Ending of the Older Adults Month Celebration, Septmeber 30

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Distinction for the John Paul 2 Friendship Center

The JP2 Friendship Center operating at the Polish-Slavic Center in Manhattan was awarded by the Commissioner of the New [...]

JP2 Friendship Center during “Aging Well Festival” at Jefferson Park – Older Adults Month Celebration

September 5th JP2 Friendship Center, operating at the Polish-Slavic Center, participated in the "Power of Aging Well" Festival organized [...]

John Paul 2 Friendship Center at the MET Museum – Older Adults Month Celebration

On September 4, due to the beginning of the Month of Older People in New York and the invitation [...]

Pizza Party on the East River

John Paul 2 Friendship Center  had the  Pizza Party  the East Park River on August 21.Here we would especially [...]

Concert by Polish Actor-Singer Artur Gotz

August 26 at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center took place a charity concert and performance of the well [...]

Lunch Concert by Dr. Hyangwoo Lih

Concert of Dr. Hyangwoo Lih (Korean-American Violist/violinist) from South Carolina who presented lunch concerts of the most famous pieces [...]

JP2 Friendship Center at the “Talent is Timeless “Regional Round

“Talent is Timeless” Regional Round On August 14, the John Paul II Friendship Center participated in the regional auditions [...]

Lunch concert by Dr. Hyangwoo Lih at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center

We would like to invite you for the lunch concert featuring Dr. Hyangwoo Lih – Korean/American violist and violinist. [...]

Meeting with Council Carlina Riviera regarding ferry discounts for seniors

Join August 8, Thursday 1-4pm at the NYC Ferry and the Office of New York City Council Member Carlina [...]

80th Anniversary of the “Warsaw Uprising”

For the 80th anniversary of the “Warsaw Uprising” John Paul 2 Friendship Center will remind the  “Warsaw Uprising” is [...]

Birthday celebration and Farmers Market Coupons

On July 31, at the JP2 Friendship Center operating at the Polish and Slavic Center, at the end of [...]

Polish & Slavic Center at the 8th Annual 2024 Kingsland Wildflowers Festival on Sunday, July 27th!

Thank you to the Kingsland Wildflowers for inviting the seniors from the Krakus Senior Center PSC and the John Paul II Friendship Senior Center at [...]

Happy International Friendship Day

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John Paul 2 Friendship Center at the NYU And collaborative workshop

On July 9 after invitation of Professor Jorge Sastre from Spain seniors from the JP2 Friendship Center where able [...]

Final performance of the “Shadow Puppet Theater” with Loco 7/ La Mama collaboration and SU CASA Program

June 25th at the JP2 Friendship Center together with La Mama and Puppet Theater as a part of SUCANSA [...]

“Talent is Timeless” organized by the NYC DFTA at the JP2 Friendship Center

June 20th at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center had the local competition for the “Talent is Timeless”. There [...]

31st Annual National Older Adult Health and Fitness Day – Intergenerational Groove 2024, Foley Square

On Wednesday, May 29, the Older Adults Clubs of the Polish and Slavic Center: JP2 and Krakus participated in [...]

Member of the JP2 Friendship Center interviewed at the Segal Theater NYC

We came yesterday to support Mr. Stanley Strychacki – our member of the JP2 Friendship Center. It was a [...]

Mayor’s Office Resources for Seniors regarding Immigration.

 Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) resented presentation on 5/21/24 at JP2 Friendship Center: NYC local laws that protect immigrant New [...]

John Paul 2 Friendship Center at the United Nations Tour

The month of May is a month of celebration of older people. On May 14, the JP2 Friendship Center [...]

Collaborative workshop with Alzheimer Foundation in Spain and JP2 Friendship Center in NY

On May 9 at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center Manhattan, there was a project in which seniors created [...]

Older Months Celebration – Concert of acclaimed Polish-American violinist Kinga Augustyn (Poland/USA)

May 7 at the JP2 Friendship Center we launched a concert of the acclaimed violinist KINGA AUGUSTYN, she did [...]

Trip to Cloister – JP2 Friendship Center begins celebrating May -Month of Older Adults.

On May 3, as part of the celebration of the Polish National Day and the establishment of the May [...]

Invitation for the concert of the violinist: Kinga Augustyn and Alla Milchtein (Tuesday, May 7)

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On April 25, the JP2 Freindship Center in Manhattan, in cooperation with Carnegie Hall, organized a concert of legendary [...]

Trip to the Bronx Zoo with John Paul 2 Friendship Center Members

On April 24, the John Paul II Friendship Center in Manhattan, operating under the Polish-Slavic Center, took a spring [...]

CInteractive ART Concert with NYU Fulbright Scholar – Prof. Jorge Sastre (Spain)

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President of the Chopin Society Chicago at the JP2 Friendship Center

On Friday, April 19, at the JP2 Friendship Center in Manhattan, launched a meeting with Mr. Jarosław Gołębiowski – [...]

Solar Eclipse at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center

On April 8, there was a solar eclipse in North America. In New York it was observable at 3:25 [...]

Meeting with Artists from the Polish Theater XL who did presented play during United Solo Festival last week

On April 2 at the JP Friendship Center operating at the Polish-Slavic Center, had a meeting with actors from [...]

Talk with the authors” Case of the Warsaw Lovers”

April 2, Tuesday, 12.30 pm we invite everyone for the meeting with directors of the Polish comedy “Case of [...]

Easter Celebration and movie presentation at the JP2 Friendship Center

March 28 on Thursday at the Polish Slavic Center – JP2 Friendship Center in Manhattan,  the will be an [...]

Pisanki making class

On Wednesday 03.27.2024 at 12.30 pm  there will be a class of Easter Eggs decoration making laouched in collboration [...]

International Poetry Day at the JP2 Friendship Center

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Online poetry meeting with the Polish Society of Writers

Link to the meeting: [...]

Thank you letter for Lowell Foods

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International Women’s Day at the JP2 Friendship Center

The John Paul 2 Friendship Center in Manhattan operating at the Polish Slavic Center celebrated Women’s Day on Friday [...]

Recent Polish – Ukrainian antalogy poetry reading – Online meeting with authors

March 12, Tuesday at John Paul 2 Friendship Center there will be online poetry reading of the  Polish-Ukrainian poems [...]

Travelling presentation by Krzysztof Szybiński : Eastern Island

On March 7, Thursday, at the JP2 Friendship Center in Manhattan, operating at the Polish-Slavic Center, at 12.30 there [...]

Black History Month Celebration: history of Black Music in America

John Paul 2 Friendship Center at the end of February, Thursday February 29 will present music presentation regarding Black [...]

Virtual Lecture about Kidneys – March 14, Thursday, John Paul 2 Friendship Center

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Valentine’s Day Trip to MET Museum with Carlina Riviera

On February 14, the John Paul 2 Friendship Center, operating at the Polish-Slavic Center in Manhattan, Carlina Riviera and [...]

Unforgettable trip to the Archive of the La Mama Theater

January 31 JP2 Friendship Center operating at the Polish and Slavic Center took a trip to the archives of [...]

Volunteers needed

John Paul 2 Friendship Center is looking for volunteers to help with serving dinners 11 am – 1 pm. [...]

Meeting with Krzysztof Szybiński about his trip in Haiti

January 3 meeting with World Traveler Krzysztof Szybinski about his stay in Haiti.             [...]

New Year Concert with Manami Baba

January 12, 12.15 we cardinally invite you for the free concert of Japanese-American singer Manami Baba.   [...]

Meeting with Krzysztof Szybiński, polish world-traveler.

January 3, 2024, 12.00 there will be an open multimedial presentation by Krzysztof Szybiński about living in Haiti. Everyone [...]

Movies about H.M. Gorecki for his 90th Birthday

December 6 will be a projection of the movies about the Polish composer who would have been 90 on [...]

December 1 – Visit to the Chelsea Market and Gingerbread Lane Village

December 1 JP2 Friendship Center had a visit to the  at a hudge replica of Chelsea Market made out of Gingerbread [...]

Happy Thanksgiving from JP2 Friendship Center

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Ginger Bread Lane Trip – December 1

December 1 the John Paul 2 Friendship Center organizes the trip to Ginger Bread Lane Trip, the largest gingerbread [...]

“Biala Woda” presentation the documentary movie about Southern Poland village

On Monday, November 13, at the JP2 Friendship Center in Manhattan will be a movie presentaion. JP2 in Manhattan [...]

Halloween Costumes Competition

October 31, Tuesday. Halloween Costumes Competition. Winners: 1 place: Adela Szprengiel 2nd place: Sabina Dubois 3rd Place: Tadeusz Szprengiel [...]

Presentation of the NYPL at the JP2 Friendship Center

October 24, day with presentation of the Public Library NY and membership cards for all of our members. Thank [...]

In memory of Harry Shaw

October 20, Friday we will have a presentation in memory of Harry Shaw. Welcome everyone. There gonna be a [...]

JP2 Friendship Center and field trip to the Liberty Island

October 12 John Paul 2 Friendship Center had a visit to the Liberty Island. The members had a chance [...]

“Nad Niemnem” – Polish Movie (1987) – movie projection

October 10 at the John Paul 2 Friendship Center projection of the historic movie took place: “Nad Niemnem” (1987). [...]

Pulaski Parade 2023!

1st of October 1, 2023 the 86th Pulaski Parade took place! Part of the parade was also the president [...]

Older Adults Month of Septemebr Celebration

Older Adults Month of September was Celebrated September 27 at the JP2 Friendship Center. The members had time watch [...]

“Talent is Timeless” Grand Finale

On September 28 John Paul 2 Friendship was watching the Grand Finale of the “Talent is Timeless” organized by [...]

Parish Picnic at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Brooklyn

On Sunday, September 24th, a parish picnic took place at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Brooklyn. Dorota Pastuła, the [...]

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Celebration – September 19th

John Paul II Friendship Senior Center participated at the Falls Prevention Awareness Week Celebration – September 19th at Ft. [...]

John Paul 2 Friendship Center collaboration with LA MAMA Theater to watch on the website of the theater.

If you would like to follow the process and entire performance of the Puppet Theater Workshop done with Collaboration [...]

Concert of the Polish acclaimed singer ANNA MARIA ADAMIAK, September 21, 12.30

On September 21at 12.30 pm the John Paul 2 Friendship Center in Manhattan there will be a concert by [...]

Visit of the Deputy Marshall of the Seyjm (from the Polish Parliament) of Poland MALGORZATA GOSIEWSKA

On Friday, September 15, the Deputy Marshall of the Seyjm of Poland took place  at the John Paul 2 [...]

Meeting with Professor Piotr Majewski

September 1 John Paul 2 Friendship had a special meeting with Historian of Art- Professor Piotr Majewski from the [...]

Meeting with Historian of Art Professor Piotr Majewski

September 1, 12.30 We gonna have meeting with Professor of Art: Piotr Majewski from Poland. If you have any [...]

Visit to the Pizza Party at the Cooper Square.

August 23rd John Paul 2 Friendship Center had a trip with pizza to the Cooper Square Park.   [...]

Day of poetry with poems by Jan Brzechwa

21 August we celebrated the day with poetry of Jan Brzechwa who was born 125 years ago. We watched [...]

Day with poetry by Jan Brzechwa for the 125 Birth Anniverary

August 21 we celebrate 125 Birthday of renown Polish poet Jan Bzechwa. Welcome.   [...]

JPII Center’s August Trip to the Botanical Garden in Queens

15th of August the JP2 Friendship Center had a marvelous trip to the Botanical Gardens in Queens. Weather was [...]

“The East Villagers” on the Regional Talent is Timeless Competition at the Weinberg Center

“The East Villagers” participated on the Regional Talent is Timeless Competition at the Weinberg Center: Educational Alliance’s Manny Cantor [...]

Talent is Timeless

Upcoming another stage of eliminations. Please keep fingers crossed for our Dance Group: “The East Villagers”. Show: 1. The [...]

Visit to Merchants’ House Museum

August 3 John Paul 2 Friendship Center visited the Merchant’s House Museum.Considered one of the finest surviving examples of [...]

Trip to the Merchants’ House Museum on August 3 at 12.30 pm

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Trip to Botanical Garden in Queens – August 15, 12.30 pm

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Day with poetry of Zbigniew Herbert – Polish poet who passed away 25 years ago

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Music and Origami Workshop at the JP2 Friendship Center by Salon Séance and Mari Lee

July 27, at 12.30 pm acclaimed violinist and founder of the Salon Seance – Mari Lee, will present a [...]

John Paul 2 Friendship Center Puppet Theater at Krakus Senior Center

John Paul 2 Friendship Center participated in the workshop with La Mama theater May-June and as the results new [...]

Upcoming Meeting with Polish journalist, writer, hiker – Monika Rokosińska

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Concert of the Chorus from Lublin at the JP2 Friendship, April 29, 2023

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Tai-Chi Class accomplished for this season.

Tai-Chi Class accomplished for this season. Thank you Leslie Fields for your coaching and all those classes. It was [...]

“Matter of Balance”, Virtual training for our JP2 staff with Robert Curran.

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Spring 2023 at the JP2 Friendship Center on YT

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8viDQYsb60g [...]

Happy 4th of July – Performance in collaboration with LA MaMa Puppet Theater and Members of the JP2 Friendship Center

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Meeting and Father’s Day Concert with Margot Zarzycki from Florida

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Meeting with Marek Polanki – multiple awards winners violinist from Poland

  Marek Polański was born in 1986 in Kraków into a family of academicians. He started playing the violin at [...]

Collaboration with LA MAMA and Loco 7 Theater Group

John Paul 2 Friendship Center just begun collaboration with the LA MAMA Theater with the Puppet theater Loco 7. [...]

Uta Szczerba at the JP2 Friendship Center

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Pasja i Zmartwychwstanie – Theater Play

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JP2 Friendship Center Visit to the Ukrainian Museuem

March 15 JP2 Friendship Center visited the Ukrainian Museum. The members were able to see the collections of Nikifor [...]

How to work with Dementia – March 2 (Medical Lecture)

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Meeting with Ukrainian Artist Maria Oliynyk about her background and opera about Ukrainian songs

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Black Month Heritage Month at JP2

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Valentine’s Day at JP2

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Flute Lunch Concert for Grandparents Days

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Meeting with Maciej Musial

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A lecture by prof. Jerzy Stankiewicz and a screening of “Charm of Impossibilities”

November 9, 2022 John Paul II Friendship Center hosted a lecture by honorary Professor Jerzy Stankiewicz. The lecture was [...]

Thursday, November 10: Songs of Independence

Theatre and Opera Society “THEOS” and Kasia Drucker Voice cordially invites you to the patriotic program “Song of Independence” [...]

A musical birthday party at the JP2 Friendship Center

On October 21, JP2 Friendship Center celebrated birthdays of the members born in October. The Director Jakub Polaczyk greeted [...]

Tuesday, October 18: Senioriada III

Dear Seniors! We are happy to invite you to the the third edition of Senior Day, „Senioriada III”, which [...]

Friday, October 28, 2022: Halloween Lunch-Concert by Simona Smirnova

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Mexican dance

The John Paul II Senior Center has started a temporary cooperation with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Instructors teach our [...]

Meeting with photographer Grzegorz Litynski

On May 6, 2022 at 11am, a very interesting meeting with the famous Polish photographer Grzegorz Litynski took place [...]