Northside Older Adult Center holds ribbon cutting and celebrates 50th
Catholic Charities Northside Older Adult Center hosted a special event on June 11 to celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new elevator and a celebration for Northside’s 50th anniversary. This double-celebration was made possible through the generous support of NYC Council Member Lincoln Restler.
NYS Assembly Member Emily Gallagher presented a $365K check to the center on June 13, 2024 to support the installation of the new elevator, which would improve accessibility for the center’s members.
“Fifty years is quite an accomplishment, and we’re delighted at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens to sponsor this site and ensure that everything goes well, and you have the support you need. I know the elevator was a big battle for a number of years, and it finally got resolved. We want to thank Assembly Member Emily Gallagher for advocating to get this center the elevator it needed,” said Monsignor LoPinto.
The older adults that frequent Northside enjoyed a delicious lunch, followed by a jazz concert with dessert to celebrate the new elevator and the center’s 50th. The Northside Older Adult Center has been recognized for its rich cultural diversity, serving as a welcoming space where individuals come together to share meals, stories, and experiences. The center has a full schedule of classes, including painting, gardening, crocheting, photography, music, dancing, and general arts and crafts. One of the center’s greatest treasures is its painting club, where older adults receive instruction from artist Tina Eisenbeis.
In addition, the center’s social worker addresses a wide range of needs, offering support and guidance on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, housing, transportation, and more. The center provides a variety of health and educational seminars to help keep older adults informed about the resources available to them.
For more information visit: https://www.ccbq.org/older-adult-centers/
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