Bay Ridge Center

NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...
February: Our new Executive Director, Marianne Nicolosi, is on board; and the Board of Directors mtg. (2/6 @6:30pm). ...And, stay tuned for the new, reinvigorated Bay Ridge Center website!

The Bay Ridge Center, Inc. is a non-profit, non-sectarian multi-service program that was founded by Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Since its founding in 1976 the Bay Ridge Center's mission has remained unchanged: to improve the quality of life for the area's senior population, assist the needy and stabilize those most at risk in their homes and neighborhood. Over the last year, the Bay Ridge Center's staff and volunteers provided an array of services to thousands of individuals.

On Site Services: The Senior Center, located at 6935 Fourth Avenue in the Fellowship Hall of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, is open each weekday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and provides on site hot meals and activities, classes, nutrition classes, health screenings, presentations and trips.

Activities have included: morning stretch, stretch, aerobics, dance, self defense, Tai Chi, yoga, needlecraft, quilting, bingo, Craft Corners, painting, creative glass, backyard parties (photo above), movies, discussion groups, a theater workshop and beginner and intermediate Microsoft Word and Internet use. The Bay Ridge Center, Inc. has also provided English as a Second Language/Citizenship beginner and intermediate classes.

Outbound Services: Our program prepared and delivered tens of thousands of meals on wheels to homebound clients.

Anti-Hunger Initiative: In addition to hot meals at the Center, each year our Food Pantry provides men, women and children assistance with an emergency grocery supply, individuals with a bag lunch from the take away soup kitchen, and frozen meals prepared and donated by area restaurants.

Staff & Support: The Bay Ridge Center, Inc. employs professional and support staff and welcomes many volunteers to assist in the care and well being of seniors. The Center works cooperatively with other organizations, businesses, civic groups, schools, hospitals, social service agencies and others.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Center's Community Advisory Board provide advice on community needs, assists in fundraising efforts and promotes awareness in the community of the services offered.

The Bay Ridge Center

Marianne Nicolosi, Executive Director

Activities Center
6935 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11209-1501
P: 718-748-0650 - F: 718-748-6038

Administrative Offices
411 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11209-1504
P: 718-748-0873 - F: 718-680-5143

E-Mail: info@bayridgecenter.org - Website: Under construction

The Heart of Bay Ridge

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Fourth & Ovington Avenues - 718-748-9502

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