FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com may 26, 2016 • TIMES 13 YOUR FAMILY RESTAURANT SINCE 1991 IS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY Mon-Sat: 6 am - 10 pm Sun: 6 am - 8: pm MIDDLE VILLAGE ADULT CENTER STILL A BENEFICIAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION The Congregation Sons of Israel was the first synagogue in Middle Village. It was built by hand by its members in 1901. Abraham Leblang was its president from 1917 to 1928. He and others felt strongly that the synagogue needed a community center and school. He went door to door to raise money for the building and the Hebrew Institute was built in 1919. It still stands today as the Middle Village Adult Center and serves nearly two thousand clients. The head of the Middle Village Adult Center,is Rabbi Levy, The synagogue eventually merged with the Wayne Street Synagogue In 1980, I was attending that synagogue when the rabbi was telling us how The Cossacks in Russia used to come and take people away never to be seen again. Just as he said this we heard the sound of sirens which stopped outside the synagogue. We ran to the door not knowing what to expect. Six motorcycles, followed by two limousines, followed by six more motorcycles pulled up. The door opened and out came Lillian Carter, the Presidents mother and Geraldine Ferrara, our congresswoman who was also the first female vice presidential candidate in 1984. Mrs Carter came inside, sat in the women’s section, and then addressed the congregation. I couldn’t hear her too well but I remembered she said ”some of my best friends are rabbis” which made everyone hysterical. The mission of the Middle Village Adult Center is to provide senior citizens in community boards 5, 6 and 9 with their social, nutritional, educational, and health related needs. By providing senior citizens with daily activities that are inviting and enjoyable, seniors live longer and healthier lives. This program enables senior citizens to remain intact in their own communities and familiar environments. The Middle Village Adult Center, sponsored by the Rabbinical Seminary of America, was established in September 1975. We provide senior citizens in community boards 5, 6 and 9 with their social, nutritional, educational, and health related needs. By providing senior citizens with daily activities that are inviting and enjoyable, seniors live longer and healthier lives. This program enables senior citizens to remain intact in their own communities and familiar environments. We provide a full schedule of well attended classes in fitness. We have classes in Aerobics, Toning, Line Dancing, Sit and be Fit, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Zumba. We also have a large array of recreational activities including Art Classes, Bus Trips, daily Bingo and Card games, Birthday & Holiday Parties and more. We have a Computer Training Program where seniors can learn the very basics in computers as well as more advances topics. We offer beginners and intermediate classes as well as workshops in Microsoft Word & Excel, 21st Century technology, Buying and selling online, and more. The Middle Village Adult Center provides many services and activities including to the Queens community. Some of the services we provide include: • Daily nutritious hot lunches • Comprehensive Fitness Program with classes in Aerobics, Body Toning, Fall Prevention, Line Dancing, Pilates, Sit and be Fit, Tai Chi, Chair and Mat Yoga, and Zumba. • Recreational Activities including Art Classes, Bus Trips, Daily Bing and Card games, Singing groups, Book and Movie Clubs, and more! • Computer Education with classes in Beginner and Intermediate levels as well as Computer Workshops in Microsoft Word, Excel, Digital Photography, and 21st Century Technology. • Our Senior Transportation Program – Provides roundtrip transportation for seniors to and from Food Shopping, Medical Appointments and this Senior Center. • Open for all public holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, etc. Middle Village Older Adult Center 69-10 75th Street Middle Village, NY 11379 718-894-3441 Metro Diner is your local neighborhood diner, always offering a wide array of delicious food in a friendly and welcoming environment. Described as having a small town feel, “Cheers” without the beers, a typical diner that’s not so typical! Come in and enjoy everything we have to offer. Start your morning right and eat a complete and satisfying meal. Our breakfast fare is always a winner whether you’re having our fluffy waffles, golden pancakes, country fresh eggs or special omelets. We are well known for our burgers – they are big, juicy and grilled to perfection. Add on your favorite toppings and you’ve got yourself the perfect burger! In addition our menu consists of soups, salads, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, dessert and much more. Our large variety of high quality food and our clean and modern decor will keep you coming back and back again! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (718) 326-7402 • 7324 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village
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