Vintage Laughter
Vintage Laughter is a new initiative that uses comedy to help older adults remember, reflect, and connect. Led by longtime Bronx comedian Rhonda Hansome and run in partnership with three Bronx-based...
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Vintage Laughter is a new initiative that uses comedy to help older adults remember, reflect, and connect. Led by longtime Bronx comedian Rhonda Hansome and run in partnership with three Bronx-based senior centers, the program will bring professional humorists together with a diverse cohort of seniors, across income levels, backgrounds, and abilities, for 12 monthly sessions starting in January 2027. Participants will mine their own life experiences for material, develop a five-minute stand-up set, and perform for their peers at a comedy club at year’s end. Beyond the laughs, the program aims to boost participants’ confidence, spark memory, and build camaraderie among center members.