On October 19, SCS marked NYC Go Purple Day, a citywide day of action held to mark October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. SCS staff and members walked and wore purple to show solidarity to those who have faced or are facing domestic violence.
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On Saturday, October 28, the neighborhood tradition of the Sunnyside Post Mile returns. Proceeds from the run/walk event will benefit SCS.
The event includes the Sunnyside Post Mile as well as two children’s dashes: a 50-yard dash for 2–5 year olds, and a 100-yard dash for 6–9 year olds.
Since the event takes place only days before Halloween, participants are encouraged to dress in costumes. The event will be held rain or shine. There will be goody bags for those who embrace the Halloween spirit and ribbons for the best-dressed participants. Ribbons will also be given to all children who participate in the dashes.
Register for the event at https://events.elitefeats.com/23sunnysidepost
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Teresa Forlini, a member of our Center for Active Older Adults, recently turned 100. See more photos in this Queens Gazette article.
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Read all about this year’s Sunnyside Post Mile run/walk, which takes place on Saturday, October 28. All proceeds will be donated to SCS. Judy Zangwill, the executive director of SCS, said “The Sunnyside Post Mile is a wonderful family-friendly event where you can connect with neighbors and make some new friends. It’s also an opportunity to support fellow New Yorkers, as the funds raised will help benefit SCS programs and activities for seniors, youth, caregivers, and immigrants. We’re so grateful to be a part of this event and can’t wait to see everyone at this year’s Sunnyside Post Mile!”
Read the full article online at: https://sunnysidepost.com/sunnyside-post-mile-2023-halloween-themed-run-returns-on-october-28th
Register for the event at https://events.elitefeats.com/23sunnysidepost
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A 100th birthday celebration was held for Teresa Forlini at the Center for Active Older Adults at SCS. See the Queens Chronicle article here.
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Teresa Forlini, a Sunnyside, Queens resident, turned 100 years old in September. Teresa, known as “Terry” to her friends, has been an active member of our Center for Active Older Adults for 30 years. Read the article here.
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Join us for an afternoon featuring original music in two styles: classical and jazz. Violinist Kae Nakano, Percussionist Maiko Hosoda, with Soprano Rina Maejima will perform music of Yui Kitamura, exploring the composer’s “Flower Collection” music as well as “A King and a Shoemaker.” Pianist Tim Harrison, bassist Mark Wade, and drummer Scott Neumann will perform some of Mark Wade’s praised jazz compositions.
Saturday, September 30
2 – 3 pm
43-31 39th Street
Sunnyside, QueensIn-Person
Register for your free tickets here.Live Stream
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Escape the heat by stopping in to our air-conditioned Sunnyside location. SCS is part of a city-wide activation of air-conditioned facilities that residents can visit to cool down. New York City opens cooling centers throughout the five boroughs to help prevent heat-related illnesses or deaths.
The SCS Cooling Center will be open during the following hours:Tuesday, September 5: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (adults aged 60 and older)
Wednesday, September 6: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (adults aged 60 and older)
Thursday, September 7: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (adults aged 60 and older)
Friday, September 8: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (adults aged 60 and older)
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Univision New York recently stopped by our Center for Active Older Adults and interviewed Javier Osorio, Geriatric Mental Health Coordinator for SCS, about our dance therapy classes. These fun dance classes are just one of the many free programs we offer at the Center for adults aged 60 and older. Visitors to the Center for Active Older Adults can also get a warm lunch (offered on weekdays), enjoy a new hobby, exercise, meet new people, and much more. If you or someone you know would like to become a member of our Center for Active Older Adults, please call 718-784-6173 ext. 411, or email us at info@scsny.org.
You can watch the Univision New York feature here.
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An event welcoming new immigrants to Sunnyside was held at our Sunnyside location on July 21. The event was hosted by Councilwoman Julie Won and several community groups.
Judy Zangwill, Executive Director of SCS, said “We hope our neighbors feel more welcomed, supported, and empowered with the information they need to adjust to life in Queens.”
Approximately 270 people attended the event. Read more and see photos in this Sunnyside Post article.