FEMA and Property Owners to Hold Meeting About Hurricane Irene

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City State and Federal representatives will attend this meeting to inform you about assistance for victims that have incurred damage to their property during Hurricane Irene

You MAY be able to file a claim with FEMA.

Councilman Lew Fidler, Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, Assemblyman Alan Maisel
Time: Monday, October 17th, 7:00 p.m.
Place: Kings Bay Y
Location: 3459 Nostrand Avenue (corner of Avenue V)
For additional information contact (718) 241-9330

Marty Golden State Senator Marty Golden and The Gerritsen Beach Property Owners Association
Time: October 19th at 7pm
Place: The Cort Club
Location: 2648 Gerritsen Avenue

For additional information contact 718-238-6044

Cort Club Finished

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Cort club finished it’s wall upgrades replacing what used to be siding.

Cort Club Construction

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The Cort Club (2648 Gerritsen Avenue) is replacing their old siding with a newer exterior.

Events: Cort Club Memorial Day Block Party

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This Saturday May 28th the Cort Club will be hosting to a MEMORIAL WEEKEND BLOCK PARTY 2011.

There will be food, rides, music , games contests, and fun for the whole family.

Events: Kiddie Beach Beef and Beer Fundrasier at Cort Club

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There will be a Beef and Beer Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 19 7-10pm for Kiddie Beach from 7-10pm.

Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at the door.

Events: Cort Club Children’s Christmas Party

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The Cort Club Children’s Christmas Party, is an annual holiday party for children ages 10 and younger. This year it will be held from 1 p.m.. to 3 p.m. Saturday December 19th 2010 at the Cort Club (2648 Gerritsen Avenue).

The event is run by Murray and Jennifer Arvin who have been running the children’s party for an impressive 20+ years. The Cort Club itself has been running the event for at least 50+ years.

For more information, call 718-769-7168.

Cort Club Children’s Christmas Party
Includes , gifts and activities.
Saturday 1pm – 3pm
December 19th, 2010

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Gerritsen Beach 9/11 Memorial Video

Gerritsen Beach 9/11 Memorial

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Tribute in Light - From Gerritsen Beach

Gerritsen Beach paid their respects to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 yesterday at Larry Veling Field. The memorial went well into the dark with everyone sharing stories, tears, and prayers.

Continue reading Gerritsen Beach 9/11 Memorial

Welcome Home: Mike Davitt, Tom Donovan, Sean Flynn, Brian Smith, Judd Howie

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Welcome Home: Mike Davitt, Tom Donovan, Sean Flynn, Brian Smith, Judd Howie

Events: Vollies Card Party

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Gerrittsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department Card Party
Friday, June 25th 2010
at the Cort Club 2648 Gerritsen Avenue
$15 Admission
Reservation Preferred

RSVP to Cathy at (718)769-4447
Check out the Facebook Invite

Events: Cort Club Father’s Day Brunch

Via Flickr - nick (age 4)

Necktie? Done it.
Aftershave? Been there.
Power tool? Tried that.
Best Dad Ever T-shirt? Yep.

Every year, you search for the perfect Father’s Day gift. Instead of giving dad the usual fare this Sunday, why not go to the Cort Club for Brunch.

Details:
Cort Club Father’s Day Brunch
2648 Gerritsen Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229
Sunday, June 20th 11:00am

Call the Cort Club at (718)769-7168 for more information.

Cort Club Memorial Day Block Party

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Saturday, May 29th 2010 the Cort Club held their annual Memorial day block party. There were games and rides for the kids, lots of food and raffles. A good time was had by all.

Thanks to the Cort Club for hosting the event

Photo Gallery – Flickr
Photo Gallery – Facebook

There are a ton of pictures from this event. If you need prints or copies email: info@gerritsenbeach.net


Created with flickr slideshow.

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Mothers Day at the Cort Club Honors Theresa Samuelsen

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The Cort Club celebrated it’s mother day with their annual “Mother of the Year” breakfast/brunch by honoring Theresa Samuelsen.

Theresa is a longtime Resurrection Womans Catholic Club member is now also the recently the President of the organization. Theresa is married to Bunky “Warren” for 54 years and has 5 children Joe, Warren, Theresa, Billy, and John and 7 grandchildren.

Photo Gallery – Flickr
Photo Gallery – Facebook

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Events: Cort Club Memorial Day Block Party

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Memorial Day is rapidly approaching and that is going to mean lots of block parties!

One of the first and usually one of the better ones of the season is the Cort Club Memorial Day and Pinewood Derby Races Block Party. Save the date it’s going to be Saturday, May 29th 2010

Here is last years post and photo gallery

The Details:

The Cort Club
Annual Memorial Day Block Party

Pinewood Derby Races

May 29th, 2010

Open to All Ages
Trophy’s for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
Will Be Awarded!!!

Inspection & Weigh-In 1:00pm – 2:45pm

Racing Event Begins at 3:00pm Sharp!

$5 – Individual Entry
$10 – Organizations & Teams
If you require a racecar, please see contact below

Race your own car if you have one
Or go to http://www.pinewoodpro.com/
for complete car kits and pre-cut car designs, decals and more

Please be on time for your race! We cannot wait for late arrivals! For questions and cars,
call Jim Donovan at 347-386-1292

Cort Club: Annual Memorial Day Block Party and Pinewood Derby Races

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May 29th, 2010

Open to All Ages
Trophy’s for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
Will Be Awarded!!!

Inspection & Weigh-In 1:00pm – 2:45pm

Racing Event Begins at 3:00pm Sharp!

$5 – Individual Entry
$10 – Organizations & Teams

If you require a racecar, please see contact below
Race your own car if you have one
Or go to http://www.pinewoodpro.com/
for complete car kits and pre-cut car designs, decals and more

Get your co-members together to enter a community Organization Team Car!

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