Program Page: Senior Citizen Services

Senior Citizen Street Fair?

This program is in the Social Services and Professional Development Department.

Crime has driven many senior citizens indoors, fearful of venturing out of their apartments, particularly in the evening. The ensuing feelings of loneliness and helplessness can be devastating. With staff and youth volunteers, East Side House makes a difference in the lives of the elderly. Three senior centers, with an enrollment of 1100, are operated by the Settlement. The numbers of hobby clubs, special events, holiday parties, health programs, and card and game tournaments that are operating during the week indicates the seniors’ varied interests. An extensive schedule of day trips is also offered by the centers, and nearly 300 seniors eat lunch at the centers daily.

Our three senior centers are:
Melrose-Mott Haven Senior Citizen Center, Mitchel Senior Citizen Center, and Patterson Senior Citizen Center.

CENTERS:
 Melrose-Mott Haven Senior Citizen Center, Mitchel Senior Citizen Center,
Patterson Senior Citizen Center

CONTACT
Roxanne Mendoza, Program Director
Tel: 718-665-2280