Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center located in Cambria Heights, Queens provides programs, activities, lunch, and a variety of services for its members. The center will be celebrating 50 years of service for the community this year. The celebration starts with the birthday of one of its longest members. Mr. Charles S. Lucas is celebrating his 104th birthday on Friday, February 14th.
“This is a truly amazing celebration and could not have been for a finer gentleman. I am honored to be a part of it” said Executive Director Mrs. Marcus.
Charles Sylvester Lucas was born on February 14, 1921, in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
He became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, in 1943. Mr. Lucas continued to work in the community with Alpha and made many strong bonds there.
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He grew in leadership with the chapter serving as Treasurer, Vice President and Chaplain. He remains an active member providing a historic perspective of the chapter and fraternity while embracing the young brothers, programs and new technology. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. remains a constant with Mr. Lucas regardless of what else may be going on in his life.
Mr. Lucas also became the Chair of the Board of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Senior Center in 1995. He remained the Chair for 15 years. The center started in the basement of a community church. He was part of the group that negotiated with the Salvation Army to purchase the current building.
Although Mr. Lucas now lives in Georgia, he travels frequently with his daughter Donna, and it is a blessing to have him here to celebrate this milestone. Contact: Melissa Y. Marcus, Executive Director 718-528-8238 x102 director.seniorcenter@zzlalphas.org
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