Manny Cantor Center 197 East Broadway, Manhattan, New York 10002

"I cannot recommend Jodie Niss' painting class at the Manny Cantor center enough! I took Painting Studio where I learned to use oil, but she offers beginner oil painting and some watercolor classes as well. She is intuitive and attentive. If you have a particular style, she wants you to go with it, not overcorrect it. The price of these classes is also great."

"Went here for the first time after hearing about the Talent is Timeless Talent Show and am so grateful that we have places like this in our city ! Everyone that works here was smiling , caring and helpful . I met a volunteer named Liz in the elevator too. She’s been giving her time here for a while and really enjoys it because of the people . They have so much to offer here especially if you are 60 and older . This in addition to a family resource center , art classes , meals , clothing you name it . It’s a large building that they are still able to keep and tidy which is very impressive . Go see this place no matter your age . There’s something there for you ."

"Excellent community center supported by the Educational Alliance. Beautiful, newly restored building and great cultural values. Administration is a bit of a mess (massive turnover and disorganization) but still worth membership."

"Manny Cantor Center is a great neighborhood gym. There are always cardio machines available and enough equipment to get a good workout. Ricardo is a GREAT personal trainer and I have heard positive reviews on other trainers as well. I have been a member since the gym opened and have always found the staff pleasant and helpful. I also love the big windows and natural light. There are not many gyms in NYC that have that. I'm happy that they are increasing their hours this fall as I felt that was their one BIG shortcoming. I still wish they would open earlier than 9am on the weekends. Hopefully this is something they can consider in the future."

"This is a great local gym with pleasant, dedicated staff. It has all the equipment you need -- the same as a big-name gym but with a more intimate feel. Plenty of cardio and free weights, a Smith machine and other assorted lifting machines. It's clean, the locker room is nice, and the price is right for sure."