08/10/2026
Homecrest Community Services was proud to come together with the Cpc Brooklyn Community Services, Perlmutter Cancer Center Radiation Oncology at NYU Langone, and Blood Cancer United for a wonderful day celebrating community, culture, healthy aging, and connection.
The room was filled with the sound of Mahjong tiles, laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of excitement as older adults gathered around the tables to enjoy both Cantonese and Fuzhounese Mahjong.
For many of our older adults, Mahjong is much more than a game. It is part of our cultural tradition, a way to exercise the mind, strengthen strategic thinking, build friendships, and stay socially connected. Seeing so many participants enjoying themselves together was truly heartwarming.
We were especially grateful to our health partners for being on-site to provide important education and resources on cancer prevention, early detection, and screening services. Bringing health information directly into a familiar and welcoming community setting is one of the ways we can help older adults feel more comfortable accessing the resources they need.
Congratulations to our Mahjong winners! But beyond the competition, the biggest win was seeing our community laughing, learning, connecting, and enjoying the day together.
This is what community partnership looks like—combining culture, health, friendship, and fun to create meaningful experiences for our older adults.
