GEORGIA SLAUGHTER-HUGHES is Riding Easy at 97 with the Help of Family & Friends

August 31, 2010 by admin  
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Do you have a “bucket list”?
Georgia “Auntie” Slaughter-Hughes, who recently celebrated her 97th birthday, has one filled with wishes and chutzpah.
Last Christmas, in a conversation with one of her nephews, she revealed her lifelong desire to ride a motorcycle, and he did everything to make it happen.
So Saturday, August 7, Mrs. Slaughter-Hughes fulfilled her bucket list dream — as you can see in the photo, thanks to the kindness of Bro. Kenneth Washington, a local biker, and a member of Bridge Street AWME Church.
Auntie is still very active at her Stuyvesant Heights Christian  Church  and  with the seniors at the church’s  senior center.   She says she most enjoys  spending time with her family, especially the youngest members.
But the biking was a major highlight of her long life. Of her experience, she exclaimed, “I GOT MY WISH!”, “I GOT MY  WISH! God is so good”!
“I am so thankful to the persons who made it possible for me to have this wonderful opportunity,” she added. “Thanks to all who came out to root me on. I didn’t realize that there was so many people who cared about me. I am so blessed (to have this experience, and for having my niece, Charlene Smith, who has been taking such good care of me since the passing of my husband 6 years ago.
Ride on, Mrs. Slaughter-Hughes. Ride on.

Do you have a “bucket list”?    Georgia “Auntie” Slaughter-Hughes, who recently celebrated her 97th birthday, has one filled with wishes and chutzpah.  Last Christmas, in a conversation with one of her nephews, she revealed her lifelong desire to ride a motorcycle, and he did everything to make it happen. So Saturday, August 7, Mrs. Slaughter-Hugjes fulfilled her bucket list dream — as you can see in the photo, thanks to the kindness of Bro. Kenneth Washington, a local biker, and a member of Bridge Street AWME Church. Auntie is still very active at her Stuyvesant Heights Christian  Church  and  with the seniors at the church’s  senior center.   She says she most enjoys  spending time with her family, especially the youngest members. But the biking was a major highlight of her long life. Of her experience, she exclaimed, “I GOT MY WISH!”, “I GOT MY  WISH! God is so good”! “I am so thankful to the persons who made it possible for me to have this wonderful opportunity,” she added. “Thanks to all who came out to root me on. I didn’t realize that there was so many people who cared about me. I am so blessed (to have this experience, and for having my niece, Charlene Smith, who has been taking such good care of me since the passing of my husband 6 years ago.   Ride on, Mrs. Slaughter-Hughes. Ride on.

Norman Rockwell Exhibition

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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Opening of Norman Rockwell Exhibition at Brooklyn Museum

Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant House Tour

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant House Tour

Tyler Perry opens new play in New York

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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Tyler Perry opens new play in New York

The Stars of New York Dance

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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The Stars of New York Dance at the New York Marriott of the Brooklyn Bridge a charitable, judged dance competition likened to Dancing with the Stars but with the charitable mission of increasing the number of children from low-income communities access to dance. Our local competing stars are: Colvin Grannum, Letitia James, Kenneth A. Smaltz, Jocelyn Taylor will compete with professional dance partners to perform the fiercest dance duet. Donate, purchase tickets or become a sponsor, call Cheryl Todmann, 917-623-7299 or cheryltod@verizon.net

50 MEN: A CELEBRATION

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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50 MEN: A CELEBRATION at H. Von King Cultural Arts Center. Hold the Date! Details TBD

Bedford Stuyvesant Fundraiser

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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NHS of Bedford Stuyvesant Fundraiser Hold the Date! Details TBD

Landlord-Tenant Matters

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Community Legal Services Landlord-Tenant Matters – Wednes. and ThursdayIRS Taxpayer Assistance – Tues. and Thurs. Foreclosure, ACS, Immigration, SS – Mon. and Fri. Call for appt., times, schedule: 718-636-1155

Beautiful Black Brooklyn Group Photography

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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Eyewitness: Beautiful Black Brooklyn Group Photography: Larry Brown, LeRoy Henderson, Marilyn Nance, Beuford Smith, Randy Waterman.  Curators: Jacqui D. Woods 718-636-6949

DANCE AUDITIONS

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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Restoration Dance Theatre Company’s DANCE AUDITIONS (Arrive at 4p to warm up) Applicants: ages 14-18, only.
Youth Arts Academy Building, 1368 Fulton St. 718-636-6975 – Appropriate Dance Attire.

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