Staten Island community resources · Sources reviewed October 27, 2026
Eight selected older adult centers across Staten Island. This is a starting selection, not a complete borough directory. NYC Aging states that older adult center membership is free and open to New Yorkers ages 60 and older. Schedules and services differ by location.
NYC Aging: membership, services and finding a center
Center locations and contacts
1. Bernikow Older Adult Center — Staten Island JCC
1466 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
718-517-7445
CLLD reception contact listed on the operator’s current Older Adult Centers page. The network offers learning, arts, wellness, meal and social-service programs, with schedules varying by site. Ask about enrollment and the current Bernikow calendar. The older-adult program is separate from general JCC recreation membership.
2. Avis/South Shore Older Adult Center — Staten Island JCC
1297 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, NY 10312
718-475-5283
South Shore location in the JCC older-adult network. Contact the center for current classes, meals, enrollment and any transportation arrangements. Case assistance is available through the network by appointment; ask how to book.
3. Stapleton Older Adult Center — Staten Island JCC
189 Gordon Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
718-981-8828
Stapleton location in the JCC older-adult network. Contact staff for the site’s current activities and meal schedule, and for help arranging case-assistance appointments. Offerings and transport availability should be confirmed directly.
4. Anderson Older Adult Center — Catholic Charities of Staten Island
120 Anderson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
718-448-5757
Published hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. The operator welcomes adults 60 and older and states that membership is free. Activities, meals and social-service support are offered; transportation depends on eligibility and availability. Confirm the current program and holiday schedule.
5. West Brighton Older Adult Center — Catholic Charities of Staten Island
230 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310
718-727-9793
Published hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Free older-adult center membership for adults 60 and older, with activities, meals and social-service support. Ask about enrollment, current activities and transportation eligibility and availability.
6. Cassidy Coles Neighborhood Older Adult Center — CASC
125 Cassidy Place, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-273-6808
Published hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The operator welcomes adults 60 and older, including people who do not live in the neighborhood. Offerings include breakfast and lunch, exercise, arts, computer and ESL classes, case assistance and social activities. Confirm current class and meal times.
7. New Lane Neighborhood Older Adult Center — CASC
70 New Lane, Staten Island, NY 10305
718-448-5936
Published hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Open to adults 60 and older, including people from outside the neighborhood. The operator lists breakfast and lunch, a food pantry, exercise, arts, computer classes and other activities. Ask about schedules and participation requirements.
8. Great Kills Older Adult Center — Friendship Clubs
11 Sampson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308
718-356-5050
Listed by NYC Aging as the Great Kills Older Adult Center. The operator asks visitors to call for current activities because schedules can change. Contact the center for opening hours, enrollment, meals and the latest program calendar.
Before your first visit
Confirm opening hours, registration, meal times, accessibility and any transport arrangements directly with the center. Ask about any charges or voluntary contributions for specific activities or trips. General fitness-club membership and other paid programs may have separate terms. For more centers or help choosing a service, call NYC Aging Connect at 212-244-6469 or use the official service finder.
NYC Aging official older adult center service finder
Addresses and telephone numbers were checked against official city and operator websites. For New Lane’s ZIP code and Bernikow’s program contact, this guide follows the current operator page where city listings differ. Telephone numbers have not been tested by calling.
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