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State-of-the-Art Older Adult Center Opening Soon
Bay Ridge Center is opening a new, 21,000-square-foot community center for older adults at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue soon. The state-of-the-art facility will offer a wide range of innovative free services that address older adults’ biological, psychological, social, and cultural needs. This new building expands our program capacity by 300%, allowing us to better serve several Brooklyn neighborhoods with a large and growing older adult population: Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, and Sunset Park.
At our new location, members will receive hot meals, work out using medical-grade gym equipment, engage in art therapy, receive social services, and much more. Our building will be a best-practice model for older adult centers in New York City and across the country.
NEW BUILDING FEATURES
Music room for special programs
Health education classroom to host local healthcare experts for seminars
Serenity space for meditation and support groups
Private offices for case assistance, counseling and individual and caregiver support services
Hybrid classes conducted in-person and on Zoom
Class listings translated into Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish
Expansive dining room/café where hot meals are served daily
Strengthening studio with medical-grade equipment designed for older adults
Movement studio for fitness classes and movement therapy
Technology learning lab equipped with computers and tablets
Art studio for classes and art therapy
FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“Every program in our new building reflects the tremendous love we have for our diverse community. We’ll help adults 60+ live longer, more productive lives. All are welcome here.”
–Todd W. Fliedner, Executive Director
EXPANDING OUR SERVICES IN BROOKLYN
Since 1976, Bay Ridge Center (BRC) has delivered comprehensive services and innovative programming to adults 60+ in southwest Brooklyn, with an overarching goal of helping older adults age successfully in place. We serve Bay Ridge and the surrounding neighborhoods of Sunset Park, Fort Hamilton, and Dyker Heights. For decades, we have operated out of a church basement, offering hot meals, vital community education and engagement programs, and social services that help older adults meet their basic needs. Our community is rapidly growing, so we are, too.
We currently serve an area that is home to approximately 26,400 adults aged 60+; one of the largest older adult populations in Brooklyn. NYC Aging has projected the need for a 75% increase in capacity by 2030 for older adult center programs and services in our area, which is growing more diverse. According to the 2014-2018 American Community Survey, 26.5% of the population is Asian and 19.5% is Hispanic. Additionally, this area has the largest Arab community on the east coast.
BRC is excited to promote wellbeing for all members of our growing community through innovative, integrative, and accessible activities at our new building. While engaging in our programs, members will benefit from expert knowledge, world-class equipment, tailored fitness coaching, caring social services, and healthy meals with peers. Additionally, through culturally-relevant programming and a welcoming environment, the building will serve as an affirming space for older adults of all backgrounds to connect and develop lifelong friendships.
Bay Ridge Center: New state-of-the-art older adult center and headquarters - 15 Bay Ridge Avenue (opening soon)
Bay Ridge Center Food Hub: Former headquarters that will remain open to prepare meals for delivery to 15 Bay Ridge Avenue and 600 homes daily - 6935 Fourth Avenue
Bay Ridge Connects: Community space for classes - 7609 Third Avenue
Sunset Ridge Supportive Housing Services: Apartments and programs for formerly unhoused seniors - 6309 Fourth Avenue
OUR LOCATIONS
WELCOMING LOCAL LEADERS
We celebrated the groundbreaking with Representative Nicole Malliotakis and Council Member Justin Brannan, and welcomed Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes for tours.
SPONSORS
Our new building was made possible by generous support from NYC Aging, the New York State Office for the Aging, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
DONORS
Special thanks to the people and organizations who have made contributions in support of Building Bay Ridge Center
Joanne Seminara: Art Studio
Dr. John J. DeLuca Foundation: Serenity Room
Right at Home: Reception
Aidala & Bambina Families
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
MSI Technology Training Hub
Maimonides Health: Health & Wellness Room
The Kassenbrock Brothers Memorial Fund
Investors Bank Foundation
Craig and Martha Diesslin
Salaam Club of New York: Conference Room
Joanne Seminara: Art Studio Dr. John J. DeLuca Foundation: Serenity Room Right at Home: Reception Aidala & Bambina Families Bethlehem Lutheran Church MSI Technology Training Hub Maimonides Health: Health & Wellness Room The Kassenbrock Brothers Memorial Fund Investors Bank Foundation Craig and Martha Diesslin Salaam Club of New York: Conference Room
For more information about sponsorships and naming opportunities, please contact Todd W. Fliedner, Executive Director, at tfliedner@bayridgecenter.org
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We are proud to partner with a wide variety of local businesses and social service organizations to improve our programs:
Bay Ridge Cares
Age Friendly Bay Ridge
Arab American Family Support
Community Board 10’s Senior Issues committee
Sure Step Physical Therapy
Kingsborough Community College
The Guild for Exceptional Children
Bay Ridge’s Business Improvement Districts
Ft. Hamilton Army Base
Time Bank
Yemeni American Merchants Association
Al-Afia Pharmacy
Local public libraries
DONATE
Donate to help Bay Ridge Center provide essential programs and services to all older adults in our community, including those who are underserved.
Mail your contribution to:
Bay Ridge Center
15 Bay Ridge Ave
Brooklyn NY 11220
Call us with a credit card donation:
(718)748-0650 ext. 115
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