A day in the West 86 life

The day begins by joining your neighbors in The Coffee Shop for a hot cup, a fresh bagel and the Times. The crossword is quite tricky today, but with a little help from your friends, you prevail.

Now that your mind is awake, it's time for your body to follow suit. Today it's Tai Chi. It feels so good to stretch and get your heart pumping – and it's the perfect way to warm up for today's trip to Bloomingdale's.

You find the perfect blouse; in fact, you find two. A fun afternoon of shopping has flown by, but everyone wants to get back home to catch the Juilliard School of Music concert in the media room. The ensemble delivers an outstanding performance, as always.

As the show draws to a close, the tantalizing aroma of grilled Cornish hen, sautéed zucchini and parslied potatoes wafts through the air, beckoning everyone to Anthony's for an evening of delicious gourmet dining and engaging conversation with friends.

You are stuffed, but simply can't say no to a lively after-dinner game of trivia. And tonight's movie is an old favorite, so you snuggle in to your theater chair, relax and unwind from another exciting, eventful day.