At the one-year anniversary of the formation of its Senior Advisory Council (SAC), the Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project will hold the first annual Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Senior Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 23.
The FREE event will feature 30 vendors representing a variety of city agencies and citywide services provider sharing information that will focus on senior resources and programs, from physical fitness and estate planning to writing classes and transportation services.
"We want to serve as a model for other BIDs looking to better engage their older adult neighbors," said Meredith Phillips Almeida, executive director of MARP. "We have a responsibility to keep the needs of local seniors on our radar, in order to best serve the whole community. We hope this resource fair will be the launch point for more programs and events for local seniors."
Some of the presenting vendors include Shape UP NY, Ingersoll Community Center, Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood Action Partnership (SNAP), LIU Platinum Sneakers, St. Joseph's College, Mark Morris Dance, Meals on Wheels, the NYC Department of the Aging, and Access-A-Ride.
A number of Myrtle Avenue businesses that offer weekly senior discount specials will also be on hand, such as Sandbox Pack & Ship, dc optics, Corkscrew Wines Brooklyn and Gnarly Vines, Duncan's Fish Market, Key Food Supermarket, Myrtle Drug Care Corp and Myrtle Pharmacy.
Interested senior-focused organizations and service providers, may contact the organization if interested in participating in the Senior Resource Fair at (718)230-1689 ext 2#.
WHAT: Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Senior Resource Fair
WHEN: Wednesday, March 23, from 11:00am to 2:00pm
WHERE: Cumberland Gotham Health Center, 100 North Portland Avenue (corner of Park Avenue and North Portland), 4th floor auditorium
