Membership

AFCBI members are 62 and older, men and women living in Central Brooklyn. AFCBI pays particular attention to those who may be living in isolation and/or leading sedentary lifestyles.

Membership is based on certain requirements.

All applicants must:

Be at least 62 years of age
Complete a membership application and pay annual dues
Make a one-year time commitment to the program
Attend a new member orientation meeting
Volunteer at least six hours per month

Members are required to attend a monthly meeting held every second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are generally held in-person, however in case of an emergency such as COVID-19, our monthly meetings are held electronically via Zoom.

Cohorts

Advocacy

Help bring attention to issues that affect older adults and advocate for solutions.

Communications

Develops and disseminates the newsletter, THIRD CHAPTER LIVING; and other info to membership via email, flyers, etc.

Economic Empowerment

Recruit businesses to offer age-friendly discounts and/or improvements in their establishments along with organizing monthly Elder Wednesdays Luncheon.

Health & Wellness

Plan, promote and implement health and wellness activities for members; do monthly check-in calls; and notify members when someone passes.

Intergenerational

Engage youth in educational and cultural programming.

Social Inclusion

Provide opportunities for older adults to socially interact.

Membership & Volunteer Services

Recruit new members, collect membership fee (new and renewals) and keep track of the list of members.