The center where they dance at 100 years old

The Bainbridge Center is a place where dreams come true. Everyone can find something for their soul here: dancing, English courses, philosophical discussions, computer classes. But the main thing is the atmosphere of care and friendship that unites people of different religions. It is difficult to put into words how attentive the staff is, starting from the director of the center and including Raisa Ross, an experienced social worker who has been inspiring others with her advice for many years, including on the radio, and trying to brighten up the lives of visitors.
 
It is always interesting to meet long-livers, to learn their secrets of vital energy, and I went to the Bainbridge social center to interview World War II veteran Boris Sirota. This remarkable man not only celebrated his centenary, but also found his love - charming Ada, who has remained his faithful companion for 15 years.
The story of Boris Sirota is a true saga of human resilience, love of life and the ability to inspire others. Not only did he go through the entire war, surviving injuries and losses, but he was also able to maintain optimism and faith in people. Boris has decades of teaching mathematics in a Kyiv school, educating students for whom he became not just a teacher, but also an example of a real person.
On his 100th birthday, Boris not only accepted congratulations, but also became a symbol of activity and youth of the soul. On this day, he proudly cut the red ribbon at the opening of a new gym sponsored by the Department of Health, and was the first to try out an exercise bike. The new gym at the center is the only one in the area equipped with modern equipment for the elderly, including treadmills and joint exercise machines, which is especially important for those suffering from arthritis. The highlight of the celebration was the tango that Boris performed with Adochka in the circle of visitors to the center. And how they circled among their friends! The video on YouTube Lagunova News gained thousands of views in a short time. The amazing Bainbridge center, where people rush to come.
The organization of the celebration fell on the shoulders of Raisa Ross, and it is worth noting that the center's employees, without exception, made the holiday extraordinary, like the closest people, and even more.
Taking the microphone, Boris shared his secret to longevity:
"Don't sit around, move, walk, dance. In connection with the increase in life expectancy, as a mathematician I will say: soon 100 years will become the middle age."
It was the center that was able to organize congratulations for the hero of the day: honorary certificates from the Assembly were presented by Mikhail Novakhov, William Colton, a representative of Assemblyman Alek Brook-Krasny — the war veteran's daughter Natalya Kovaleva. And the center's employees and friends prepared musical gifts. Opera singer Vasily Kolkhidashvili sang for the hero of the day, visitors and employees sang in chorus and danced, and the celebration ended with a custard cake and fireworks. Yes, such celebrations are held at the Bainbridge center. What else could you dream of!
At the end of the gala evening, visitors to the center came up to me and told me that, indeed, the employees put their hearts into it and pay attention to everyone without exception. Young people cannot always find a partner for dancing, but at the Bainbridge Center they find not only a partner for dancing, but also for life. I wish that each of us at 100 years old danced, loved and inspired.
Marina LagunovaThe Bainbridge Center is a place where dreams come true. Here everyone can find something for the soul: dancing, English courses, philosophical discussions, computer classes. But the main thing is the atmosphere of care and friendship that unites people of different religions. It is difficult to put into words how attentive the staff is, starting from the director of the center and including Raisa Ross, an experienced social worker who has been inspiring others with her advice for many years, including on the radio, and trying to brighten up the lives of visitors.
 
It is always interesting to meet long-livers, to learn their secrets of vital energy, and I went to the Bainbridge social center to interview World War II veteran Boris Sirota. This remarkable man not only celebrated his centenary, but also found his love - charming Ada, who has remained his faithful companion for 15 years.
The story of Boris Sirota is a true saga of human resilience, love of life and the ability to inspire others. Not only did he go through the entire war, surviving injuries and losses, but he was also able to maintain optimism and faith in people. Boris has decades of teaching mathematics in a Kyiv school, educating students for whom he became not just a teacher, but also an example of a real person.
On his 100th birthday, Boris not only accepted congratulations, but also became a symbol of activity and youth of the soul. On this day, he proudly cut the red ribbon at the opening of a new gym sponsored by the Department of Health, and was the first to try out an exercise bike. The new gym at the center is the only one in the area equipped with modern equipment for the elderly, including treadmills and joint exercise machines, which is especially important for those suffering from arthritis. The highlight of the celebration was the tango that Boris performed with Adochka in the circle of visitors to the center. And how they circled among their friends! The video on YouTube Lagunova News gained thousands of views in a short time. The amazing Bainbridge center, where people rush to come.
The organization of the celebration fell on the shoulders of Raisa Ross, and it is worth noting that the center's employees, without exception, made the holiday extraordinary, like the closest people, and even more.
Taking the microphone, Boris shared his secret to longevity:
"Don't sit around, move, walk, dance. In connection with the increase in life expectancy, as a mathematician I will say: soon 100 years will become the middle age."
It was the center that was able to organize congratulations for the hero of the day: honorary certificates from the Assembly were presented by Mikhail Novakhov, William Colton, a representative of Assemblyman Alek Brook-Krasny — the war veteran's daughter Natalya Kovaleva. And the center's employees and friends prepared musical gifts. Opera singer Vasily Kolkhidashvili sang for the hero of the day, visitors and employees sang in chorus and danced, and the celebration ended with a custard cake and fireworks. Yes, such celebrations are held at the Bainbridge center. What else could you dream of!
At the end of the gala evening, visitors to the center came up to me and told me that, indeed, the employees put their hearts into it and pay attention to everyone without exception. Young people cannot always find a partner for dancing, but at the Bainbridge Center they find not only a partner for dancing, but also for life. I wish that each of us at 100 years old danced, loved and inspired.
Marina Lagunova