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Fort Greene Council, Inc Fort Greene Council is a 501(c) non profit organization, headquartered in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Brooklyn providing a variety of services for children an

Fort Greene Council, Inc. (FGC) is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization established in Brooklyn, New York in 1973 and incorporated in 1974. The Council’s strives to provide services at several stages of the life cycle, at the beginning with our early childhood programs, and through the conclusion with our programs for older adults. In Brooklyn, FGC provides services to older adults from 14 senior centers in seven community districts; and one day care center. In 1990, we launched JAZZ 966 to promote jazz in the community for seniors and the public at large.

09/25/2026

👩🏾‍🍳 WE’RE HIRING: ASSISTANT CHEFS!

Do you have commercial kitchen experience, take pride in good food and food safety, and enjoy working as part of a team? Fort Greene Council is looking for an Assistant Chef to support daily kitchen operations and meal service at one of our Older Adult Centers.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of $22.77/hour. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, team-oriented, comfortable in a busy kitchen, and understands the importance of providing safe, quality meals to our older adult community.

What we’re looking for:
👩🏾‍🍳 High School Diploma or equivalent
🍳 At least 1 year of commercial kitchen experience
📋 Valid Food Handler’s Certificate
🤝 Strong teamwork and organizational skills
🥘 Experience with institutional or community-based food service is a plus
💪🏾 Ability to perform physical kitchen duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ready to bring your skills to the table? Visit the link in our bio for the full job posting and application information.

📩 Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]

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📍 Fort Greene Council, Inc.
❤️ Serving Brooklyn communities since 1973

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09/22/2026

🎨 Sip, paint, and get creative with Ms. Merrill Matthews! 🎨

Join us every week at our Marcus Garvey Older Adult Club for fun and engaging Sip-N-Paints, along with a variety of arts and culture classes led by our new Program Coordinator, Ms. Merrill Matthews.

We told you we had new and improved classes and consultants coming to MGOAC, and Ms. GiGi is delivering!

These creative sessions are a wonderful way to explore your artistic side, connect with others, and enjoy something new each week.

Check the monthly calendar to find out when these classes take place and discover the other goodies we have in store for our members.

📍 Marcus Garvey Older Adult Club
1440 E. New York Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Come join us, get creative, and enjoy the fun! 🎨🥤

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09/22/2026

🧘🏾‍♂️ Get moving and stay moving with Tai Chi! 🧘🏾‍♀️

Join Arthur every week at our Marcus Garvey Older Adult Club for Tai Chi, a gentle, low-impact practice that combines:

🌿 Deep breathing
🧠 Mental focus
⚖️ Balance & coordination
🤸🏾‍♀️ Gentle, controlled movement

Whether you’re brand new to Tai Chi or looking to add something different to your weekly routine, this class is a great way to get your body moving and your mind engaged.

And the best part? It’s FREE! Our programs are open to adults 60 and older.

📍 Marcus Garvey Older Adult Club
1440 E NY Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Come through, move at your own pace, and enjoy the benefits of staying active! 💪🏾

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09/22/2026

🎹 WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO FOR FREE?! 🎹

Well, you’re in luck! 🙌🏾

Our Hazel Brooks Older Adult Club has the renowned Ms. Cecilia Smith teaching piano EVERY TUESDAY from 10 AM–2 PM! 🎶

And the best part? IT’S 100% FREE for anyone 60 or older!

Learning to play piano as an older adult can help:

🧠 Keep your brain active — supports memory, focus, and mental stimulation
🤲🏾 Improve coordination & dexterity — exercises your hands, fingers, and fine motor skills
❤️ Boost your mood — music can be relaxing, uplifting, and a great way to relieve stress
🎯 Build confidence — learning something new brings a real sense of accomplishment
🎶 Strengthen listening skills — reading, hearing, and playing music work your brain in new ways

So if you’re 60 or older and have always wanted to learn how to play, come on out and make some music! 🎹✨

📍 Hazel Brooks Older Adult Club
961 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

FREE. FUN. FOR YOU. ❤️

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966 Fulton Street
New York, NY
11238

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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