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STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY SERVICES
​FRIENDSHIP CLUBS, inc.

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FUNDED UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE N.Y.C. DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING AS PART OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT ​PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR THE AGING.
We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit agency with a single mission to provide services to the Older Adults of Staten Island. Our goal is to enrich the lives of Older Adults by offering programs to keep them healthy and happy with good nutrition, recreation, health education, transportation, and much more!
SICS FRIENDSHIP CLUBS PROVIDES FOR EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL EMPLOYEES AND PARTICIPANTS WITHOUT UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION AS TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, LANGUAGE, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS. WE WELCOME ALL MEMBERS EQUALLY TO PARTICIPATE AT ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS.
COVID-19 Update:  Now open at 100% capacity
The 25% capacity restriction for Older Adult Centers have been lifted. Our Facilities are open 100%.
Masks should still be worn while inside our facilities and on our vehicles.
We encourage all participants to maintain as much distance as possible during congregate meals in our facility. 

Our Case Workers and staff are available to all of our members who are in need of assistance or resources during these difficult times. Please call your center for more information or ask our staff during your social engagement calls you have been receiving. We look forward to seeing you again! 
Please stay safe!

Our centers are open 8am-4pm   Monday-Friday. 
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Breakfast is served at 8:30am daily. Lunch is served at 12:00pm daily. Grab & Go Meals available for pick up.
​All of our meals are cooked fresh on premises. We offer door to door transportation.

Our centers offer older adults the opportunity to socialize and keep their minds strong. ​Many members express that our centers help keep them young and give them something to look forward to everyday!
Executive Director
Marie Didato

​Associate Director
​Jennifer Caponetto

Great Kills
​OLDER ADULT Center
FORMERLY kNOWN AS GREAT KILLS NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER

11 Sampson Avenue
​Staten Island, NY 10308
Opened in 1974. Where it all began. Our first center established, opening its doors to the Great Kills Community in 1974.

Mt. Loretto
​OLDER ADULT Center

FORMERLY KNOWN AS mOUNT lORETTO NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER

6581 Hylan Blvd, Bld #6,
​Staten Island, NY 10309
Opened in 1997. Our Tottenville NSC (1983) and Point Pleasant NSC (1983) merged together to form our Mount Loretto NSC in 1997.

Arrochar
OLDER ADULT Center

FORMERLY KNOWN AS ARROCHAR NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER

44 Bionia Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
Opened in 1992. Operating next door to Holy Rosary Church, serving the Arrochar Community.

Todt Hill
OLDER ADULT Center
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS TODT HILL NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER

184 Schmidts Lane
​Staten Island, NY 10314
Opened in 1992. Operating inside of the NYCHA Todt Hill Housing Complex, serving the North Shore Community.

New Dorp
​OLDER ADULT Center
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS NEW DORP BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER

128 Cedar Grove Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
Opened in 1993. Our center was unfortunately destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. ​Doors reopened for a soft opening with limited services in June 2022. All of our services resumed when our Grand Re-Opening Ribbon cutting ceremony took place on November 7, 2022. We are excited to be serving the New Dorp Beach community again!
Our History
Anne B. McGarvey was one of the first advocates of senior rights on Staten Island. In 1974, she was instrumental in the city’s opening of the Great Kills Friendship Club in our borough and continued to work closely with the Department for the Aging opening six additional Friendship Clubs spread throughout Staten Island. Our current operating facilities that are open are: Great Kills Older Adult Center, Todt Hill Older Adult Center, Arrochar Older Adult Center, and Mount Loretto Older Adult Center. Our New Dorp Older Adult Center is expected to reopen in 2022. Anne B. McGarvey’s career spanned 24 years working for our Borough’s seniors, opening Centers which provided nutritious meals, educational programs and recreational activities. Her foresight in the needs of seniors has enriched their lives.
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​Her legacy will live on for future generations.

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  • Home
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Activities
    • Great Kills
    • Mt. Loretto
    • Arrochar
    • Todt Hill
    • New Dorp Beach
  • Services
    • LEP - Limited English Proficiency
  • Gallery
    • Great Kills
    • Mt Loretto
    • Arrochar
    • Todt Hill
    • New Dorp Beach
    • Staff
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Contact Us
    • Great Kills Center
    • Mt. Loretto Center
    • Todt Hill Center
    • Arrochar Center
    • New Dorp Beach Center
  • Board of Directors