Last week, as we made lists, started shopping, and debated Thanksgiving sides, the children of Anna House took time out from their learning to give thanks: thanks to their families and to their teachers, thanks for their health and for what they have. Thinking of the children who won’t be home to celebrate this week,…
Lord & Taylor is offering shoppers the chance to support the Belmont Child Care Association with an evening of shopping, refreshments, and a raffle. This Thursday, shop at the Garden City Lord & Taylor (not far from Belmont Park) between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., and 5% of all your purchases will benefit the BCCA,…
It’s almost time for tricks and treats, and the Belmont Child Care Association is seeking donations of gently used costumes for the children of Anna House, from infants to five-year-olds. The Belmont Child Care Association offers low-cost child care and early child education to children of backstretch workers at Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga. Located on…
It might be summer vacation, but horses don’t take the summer off and neither do their grooms, riders, and hot walkers—and neither does Anna House. In June we (I am a member of the BCCA board) celebrated the graduation of the class of 2015, who accepted their diplomas from Belmont Child Care Association board president…
Need a little weekday diversion? Like to get dressed up? Ever wanted to own a racehorse? The Belmont Child Care Association has just the event for you. On Thursday, May 28, the BCCA will host a luncheon and fashion show at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, Long Island (not far from Belmont Park).…
Last Wednesday, the children and the teachers at Anna House celebrated Thanksgiving. Taking a break from their usual lessons and activities, they paused to give thanks, the day before most of us celebrated the holiday. And on Thursday morning, as many of us slept late or cooked for our loved ones, Anna House opened at…
On Saturday morning, the Belmont Child Care Association will host a Pumpkin Patch breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. We hope old and new friends will join us to see Anna House in action, busy with the activities of the children, who range from six weeks to 5 years old. In the afternoon, we’ll be…
When Ramon Dominguez retired from racing last year, the reigning three-time Eclipse Award winner for outstanding jockey, one of the lines most frequently said in tribute to him was, “He’s a great rider, but he’s an even better human being.” That characterization was no surprise to the Belmont Child Care Association (on whose board I…
Tomorrow’s weather for Big Apple Showcase Day might not scream “summer!” (mid 70s, partly cloudy, occasional shower, if you were wondering), but thanks to Frost Giant and the good folks at Sunrise Stables, kids under 12 will be treated to free ice cream from Mister Softee in the backyard at Belmont Park. Sunrise Stables, partners…
On a November afternoon in 2006, I sat at my desk at school, taking a little break from the work of an 11th and 12th grade dean to check the weekday entries at Aqueduct. Maybe I was looking for cat horses; maybe I was trying to figure out which horse to play in the SHOWdown…
Brooklyn Backstretch 