Sheepshead Bay
Congratulations to the members of the Challenger Program at St. Mark’s Church on completing 16 successful seasons of basketball. The group of 40 local men and women is affiliated with the Special Olympics program, and meets each week to enjoy the game they love. The final game was held with season closing ceremonies and breakfast on March 20 at the church. Trophies were handed out at the game that was refereed by Pythians Craig Kligfeld and Barry Resnick.
Jim Bahan from St. Mark Church has headed the program for many years. The Knights of Pythias, who have sponsored the group for many years, provided the players and coaches with T-shirts.
Standing O wishes the group many more years of b-ball.
St. Mark’s Church [2609 E. 19th St, and Ocean Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 891–3100].
Borough Wide
Weaving a new web
Congrats to Aviator Sports and Events Center on the launch of its new and improved website. The revamped Aviat
“As we entered into our 10th year in operation, it was essential to be able to provide our customers with a functional method of interacting with us online,” said Dean Rivera, chief operating officer. “This new website is exactly what we had in mind.”
Robert Deraco, chief executive officer of Synapse Marketing Solutions, was “very happy” to have been able to take on this project with the Aviator team.
“It has been an exciting journey, and we are happy to have been a part of it,” he said.
The site will be updated on a regular basis with special events, news, and program additions and changes. The new Aviator Score Box will be updated accordingly, allowing families to follow Aviator’s in-house and travel leagues. The launch coincides with Aviator’s 10th anniversary, and will be a key marketing asset in forwarding various promotions and offers throughout the year.
Check out the new and improved website at Aviat
Park Slope
Save the date
New York Methodist Hospital is hosting its third annual evening for women’s health on April 7, from 6 to 8:30 pm at the hospital’s main building. This year’s theme is Thrive!
The evening will combine Brooklyn-worthy fun, including wine tasting, door prizes, mini-massages, acupuncture, light bites from local eateries, health information, and screenings. Presenters include Dr. Stephen Peterson and Registered Nurse Karen Kupinski.
Thrive! is open to attendees 21 and older. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.nym.org/
New York Methodist Hospital (506 Sixth St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope).
sunset park
Dance the night away
The 2016 New York University Lutheran Annual Dinner Dance on April 6 celebrates its 133rd anniversary and will benefit Lutheran’s Emergency Department.
Honorees include Carla Solomon, trustee, New York University Langone Health System, and New York University Lutheran Advisory Board; Antonio Magliocco, president, Bulldog Ventures LTD; and Claudia Lyon, section chief of Family Medicine, for her 23 years of service and dedication to the New York University Lutheran family.
The gala — on April 6, from 6 to 11 pm — is at Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, in Manhattan.
NYU Lutheran Medical Center [150 55th St. and First Avenue in Sunset Park, (718) 630–7000].
