top of page


Red Carpet Ready! Zest for Life OAC Hosts Fabulous Hat Show in Flatbush 🎩✨
The Zest for Life Older Adult Club in Flatbush brought glitz, glamour, and community spirit together for an unforgettable Red Carpet Hat Show ! 🎩✨ Members showcased their creativity and style, sporting some of the most fun, elegant, and inventive hats imaginable. From the lively applause to the laughter echoing through the room, it was clear that this was more than a fashion show — it was a celebration of joy, friendship, and community. The photo booth was a hit, giving e


Hazel Brooks Older Adult Club Hosts Heartwarming Breast Cancer Awareness Event 🎀💗
The Hazel Brooks Older Adult Club recently held another inspiring Breast Cancer Awareness Event , bringing together members for a gathering that was both educational and deeply moving . 🎀 The event featured heartfelt stories, personal reflections, and engaging discussions about breast cancer awareness and prevention . Members shared experiences, offered support to one another, and learned valuable information about early detection and health care resources. Events like thes


Celebrating Birthdays in Style at Stuyvesant Heights Older Adult Club!
At the Stuyvesant Heights Older Adult Club , we know how to throw a party — and this month’s birthday celebration was no exception! 🎉✨ Members completely transformed the space into a chic and vibrant environment filled with rich purples and shimmering golds , reflecting the joy and energy of the day. Laughter, music, and warm conversations filled the room as everyone came together to celebrate life, friendship, and community. And let’s not forget the food — it was truly ex


Celebrating 74 Years of Community at the Maria Lawton Older Adult Club
This past Friday, Fort Greene Council had the immense pleasure of joining our Maria Lawton Older Adult Club for its remarkable 74th Anniversary Celebration — a milestone that honors decades of resilience, friendship, and community spirit. This year’s theme, royal blue and white , inspired a room full of elegance and excitement. Members arrived dressed to impress, ready to share joy, music, and memories with one another. From the lively atmosphere to the heartfelt conversatio


Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Stuyvesant Heights OAC: Education, Empowerment, and Community Support 🎀💗
This year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month brought a powerful and uplifting event to the Stuyvesant Heights Older Adult Club. Members gathered for an informative and heartwarming session led by Dr. Tanya Smith of the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing — and it was nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Smith guided the group through an engaging conversation focused on breast cancer awareness, prevention strategies, and the importance of early detection . Her warm personality, humo


Willoughby Older Adult Club Honors Breast Cancer Awareness with “Think Pink” Tea Party 🎀💗
The Willoughby Older Adult Club in Downtown Brooklyn recently hosted a heartfelt Think Pink Tea Party , bringing together members, staff, and community supporters for a powerful afternoon dedicated to breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection . Surrounded by pink decorations, warm conversations, and uplifting energy, members gathered to honor survivors, support those currently battling breast cancer, and remember loved ones affected by it. Events like the


Boogie Down! Stuyvesant Heights OAC Celebrates October Birthdays with a Disco Bash 🪩✨
At the Stuyvesant Heights Older Adult Club, we don’t just celebrate birthdays — we celebrate in style. This October, our members turned up the energy and turned back the clock with a full-on DISCO-themed birthday party that lit up the entire club! From the moment the music started, it was clear this wasn’t just any gathering. The dance floor sparkled with sequins, glitter, and big smiles as our older adults showed off their best moves — proving once again that joy, connecti


YOUR NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER IS HERE!
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON!


November is American Diabetes Month: Understanding Diabetes in marginalized Communities
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States — impacting over 34 million adults, many of whom don’t even know they have it. It occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, diabetes disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities, where barriers such as limited access to quality healthcare, healthy food, and safe spaces for exercise make preventio


2025 FGC Annual Toy & Coat Drive
🎁✨ Help Us Bring Joy to Children This Holiday Season! ✨🎁 Fort Greene Council is proud to host our annual Toy & Coat Drive — spreading cheer and supporting families right here in our Brooklyn community! We’re collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS & COATS for children and families in need. 📅 November 17 – December 12, 2025 📍 Drop off donations Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at any of our 16 Older Adult Clubs across Brooklyn! Together, let’s make this holiday season brighter
Featured Posts
Follow Us
Recent Posts
Search By Tags
Archive
bottom of page



























