JULY
Local Elected Officials Salute SCSP Volunteers
By Amanda Moses
On June 14th, Spring Creek Senior Partners (SCSP) hosted their Annual Volunteer Recognition luncheon, honoring those who take their time to help others in need.
“Volunteers are those people who give no matter what, and they ask for nothing in return,” New York State Senator, Roxanne Persaud told the Spring Creek Sun during the event.
“There is no greater service in the world, then one who gives of themselves and asks for no material return,” New York City Council Member, Charles Barron told the Spring Creek Sun.
Photo by Amanda Moses
JASA Salutes Pride, Wellness, and Juneteenth
By Amanda Moses
JASA Starrett Senior Center believes in providing their seniors with a well-rounded assortment of activities to participate in and to help keep their mind, body, and soul active. On June 14th, the senior center invited Nakisha Smith, a fitness instructor to hold a wellness workshop, while also commemorating Pride and Juneteenth with festive decorations and videos during their lunchtime
Photo by Amanda Moses
SCT Offers Free Health Screenings
By Pamela Stern
On June 18th residents of Spring Creek Towers were able to have free health screenings at the Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC). The Heart to Heart Health Screenings were sponsored by the Starrett City Tenant Association, Weil Cornell Medical Center, and the Spring Creek Recreational Fund.
Photo by Karin Montagne
PS 346’s Lessons in Growing Their Own Vegetables
By Pamela Stern
Students in Ms. O’Connor’s first grade class at PS 346 had lessons to teach them how to grow their own foods through an initiative called the Green Bronx Machine. This initiative’s mission is to cultivate student minds and engage them to understand how they can in urban communities grow their own food.
Photo courtesy of PS 346
Tie Dye with JASA
By Amanda Moses
JASA Starrett Senior Center offers a wide array of programs for older adults, from Zumba to paint classes. Each activity engages seniors mentally and physically, keeping them interacting with others as well as tapping into their creativity.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
August
National Night Out Against Crime with the 75th Precinct
By Amanda Moses
On August 2nd, police precincts throughout the country participated in National Night Out Against Crime, an effort to bridge relationships to the community as well as provide information about local programs.
Photo Courtesy of the NYPD 75th PCT via Twitter
Scholars in Spring Creek Towers Achievements Commended
By Amanda Moses
The lower level of the Brooklyn Sports Club’s (BSC) Aspen room was bustling with chatter as ex-cited parents and their teenage children prepared for a special scholarship award ceremony on August 11th. Balloons, purple tablecloths, and banners adorned the multipurpose room for an elegant dinner hosted by Starry internet provider to commend teens in Spring Creek Towers (SCT) for their steadfast dedication to academic excellence.
Teen Central’s Trip to United Skates of America
By Amanda Moses
Spring Creek Teen Central (TC) members boogied across the United Skates of America’s roller-skating rink in Long Island on July 28th!
Photo courtesy of Teen Central
September
Twin Pines Management’s First Annual Softball Game
By Amanda Moses
Batter up!
On September 9th, Spring Creek Towers’ (SCT) Twin Pines Management hosted their first annual softball game on Seaview Avenue, featuring four teams: office workers from 1390 Pennsylvania Avenue, the Maintenance Team, members of the Power Plant, and the Department of Public Safety.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
Celebrating the First Day of School!
By Amanda Moses
School bells have rung once again as the tiny, teenage, and young adult residents of Spring Creek Towers (SCT) venture out for another year of learning. While many children walked into their classrooms bleary eyed, others were hopping onto their tiptoes excited to be back at school once again as the tiny, teenage, and young adult residents of Spring Creek tiptoes excited to be back at school.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
October
IS 364 Falcons Host Dads Take Your Child to School Day
By: Amanda Moses
Students and staff at Gateway Intermediate School (IS) 364 participated in the annual, nationwide affair Dads Take Your Child to School Day (DTYCTS) on September 22nd (a few days after the official nationwide celebration on September 17th).
Photo courtesy of: IS 364
SCT Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By: Amanda Moses
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign that aims to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are approximately 264,000 diagnosed cases of breast cancer in women and 2,400 in men. Among those, some 42,000 women and 500 men perish from this disease. There is no cure for cancer, so it is important for both men and women to have preventive screenings. In light of the severity of this disease, several organizations in Spring Creek Towers (SCT) will be hosting events to raise awareness and donations for breast cancer research.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
Kelsey Billups Takes 1st Place at Morris Cup Tournament
By Pamela Stern
Kelsey Billups is a six-year judoka who has a purple belt in the Starrett Judo Club and earned 1st place at the Morris Cup Tournament on Sunday, October 9th in Burnt Hills, New York. She was one of three members of the Starrett Judo Club (including her twin brother, JJ) that participated in the tournament. Unfortunately, the other two members did not get to compete because they were not feeling well.
Photo by: Krystal Pena
Community Movie Night
By Pamela Stern
The three schools (PS 346, IS 364, and FDA VIII) that are located within Spring Creek Towers (SCT) held a cross campus community Movie Night on Friday, October 7th. Tickets were purchased in advance through the school’s PTA and were $3 per person. Tickets were also available on the day of the movie for $5 per person. As a precaution because of the weather forecast, the movie was shown inside PS 346’s auditorium.
Photo courtesy of: IS 364
Students Share Their Thoughts on the Spring Creek After School Program
By Amanda Moses
It’s the start of a new school year and students have been gearing up to catch up with their friends, make new ones, learn new things, and participate in a wide array of activities. At the Spring Creek After School Program, children in kindergarten to fifth grade were excited to begin learning with their group leaders while also taking part in STEAM projects, educational field trips, join student clubs, and more. For some, after school can be a time to receive homework help and for others it’s about interacting with other children and playing games.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
SCT’s Community Health & Wellness Fair
By Pamela Stern
The Spring Creel Towers’ (SCT) Community Health and Wellness Fair was held on October 15th outside of the Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC). Approximately 175 community members and residents took advantage of the fresh fall weather and stopped by to check it out.
Photo courtesy of: The Opportunity Hub
November
Community Race/Walk Raises Money for Students in Need
By Amanda Moses
On October 23rd, the Starrett City Judo Club, Legrosports and in conjunction with Operation Compassion, hosted a walk/run to help raise money to purchase tools for students in need. The race began promptly at 9am outside of the Brooklyn Sports Club’s basketball courts at 1540 Van Siclen Avenue, and continued all around the community through Pennsylvania Avenue.
Photo by Amanda Moses
Students in SCT Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Amanda Moses
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign that aims to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Each of the local schools in the Spring Creek Towers’ (SCT) community made strides to combat breast cancer by hosting walks and other activities to showcase the severity of the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there is no cure and approximately 264,000 diagnosed cases of breast cancer in women and 2,400 in men. Among those, some 42,000 women and 500 men perish from this disease.
Photos by: Amanda Moses
Silver Sneakers at the Brooklyn Sports Club
By Amanda Moses
Seniors, did you know that the Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC) has a Silver Sneakers program? Older adults ages 65 and older have free access to fitness facilities and online classes with select Medicare plans thanks to a nationwide program entitled, Silver Sneakers.
Photo by Amanda Moses
December
Saving Lives with a Blood Drive at BSC
By: Amanda Moses
New York City is currently facing an emergency blood shortage, and the New York Blood Center is imploring all potential donors to share just an hour of their time to give blood, one pint can save up to three lives. That’s why the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA), Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC), and Starrett City Tenant Association (SCTA), in conjunction with the New York Blood Center, have held numerous blood drives in the lower level of the BSC.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
SELC Hosts Friendsgiving
By : Amanda Moses
The aroma of sweet potatoes, stuffing, and turkey emanated from the Starrett Early Learning Center’s (SELC) kitchen on November 22nd, as the master chefs prepared a delightful feast for the staff and students. The school’s Annual Friendsgiving is a much-anticipated tradition where everyone sits together to eat an early Thanksgiving lunch, and take turns sharing what they are grateful for.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
Judokas Take First Place at the Freedom Cup Tournament
By: Pamela Stern
Three judokas of the Starrett Judo Club took first place in the Freedom Cup Tournament on Sunday, November 27th at Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York. This tournament was sponsored by USA Judo and NYS Judo and was a benefit for Ukraine.
Photo courtesy of Krystal Pena
Lights On After School Enters the Funzone
By Amanda Moses
The Spring Creek After School Program hosted their Annual Lights On Afterschool on November 22nd, a cross-country initiative that rallies together thousands of parents, students and teachers to spread awareness regarding the importance of afterschool programing for communities.
Photo by Amanda Moses
SELC Students Meet Children’s Author
By Amanda Moses
Students at the Starrett Early Learning Center (SELC) have always learned that they can do anything they set their minds to, and with the encouragement of one author this belief was further reinforced.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
Spring Creek After School Students Have Financial Literacy Lessons
By: Amanda Moses
On December 6th, fourth and fifth graders at the Spring Creek After School Program sat in their classroom at Abe Stark Primary School (PS) 346 discussing budgeting concepts with Noelmy Miguel, a Career and Workforce Specialist provided by The Opportunity Hub (formerly known as the Spring Creek Recreational Fund.
Photo by Amanda Moses
Starrett Judo Club’s 2022 Invitational Tournament
By: Amanda Moses
On December 11th, the Starrett Judo Club hosted their Annual Holiday Invitational Tournament at the Brooklyn Sports Club’s (BSC) gymnasium, inviting a wide array of judokas to compete for the chance to win a gold, bronze, and/or silver medals. Helmed by Coach Parnel Legros, the event sought to provide an opportunity for young judo members to put their skills to the test.
Photo by: Amanda Moses
