Activity | Contact | Bldg. | Ext. | Brief Description |
Amateur Radio Club | Joe Levesque | 902M | 4259 | The Radio Club is here to promote the hobby to anyone with an interest. We provide emergency communications during weather events. We hold licensing classes regularly for those interested in obtaining an amateur radio operator’s license. |
Archery Club | Paul Humbert | 452 | 5829 | Uses outdoor range year-round. Membership Application ~ Safety Instructions |
Badminton Club (Stretching & Warm-up) | Erik Muller | 535B | 8112 | Casual play on reserved courts, lunch times and Saturdays year round/singles ladder and doubles tournament runs Sept. – April. |
Basketball Club | Henry Lovelace | 5605 | Looking to shoot some hoops? Come join us for pick-up basketball in the gym on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Noon: Open to all skill levels, our casual pick-up games are all about having fun. The only requirement is to wear sneakers and bring your energy to our brand-new basketball court. Tuesday Evenings at 5:30 PM: For those seeking a bit more competition, we offer full-court games where you can test your skills in a more challenging environment. Interested? Subscribe to our Hoops List to stay in the loop about all things basketball—whether it’s game updates or to confirm “Who’s in” for our scheduled sessions. We can’t wait to see you on the court! | |
Bodybuilding Club | Paul Sampson | 911A | 7178 | Members meet during open gym hours. |
BREA (Brookhaven Retired Employees’ Association) | Arnold Moodenbaugh | 400A | 5090 | Retired employees meet and discuss issues concerning retirees benefits, etc. |
The BNL Orchestra | Marvin Schnubel | 511A | 3742 | We meet and rehearse classical music, Jazz and film music. Everyone with an orchestra instrument and basic skills is welcome to join! The repertoire is decided jointly by the orchestra members. |
Chess Club | Jack Cunningham | 3496 | ||
Chinese Students and Scholars Club (CSSC) | Mengnan Zou | 535B | 8787 | Meets several times a year to promote and celebrate Chinese culture, play sports and outdoor activities, and renew friendship among us. |
Futsal Club | Ricardo dos Santos Augusto Oleksii Biletskyi | 461 | 4149 4895 | Every Thursday from 5-7 PM in the BERA Gym (building 461) join us for some Futsal. Everyone is welcome, no fee required. We look forward to see you there! |
Fishing Club | Blake White Trevor Rodowicz Jeff Hoogsteden | 348 930 1008 | 7983 6162 4395 | Our club seeks to bring together individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds to enjoy the art and joy of fishing while promoting responsible angling practices. |
Gardening Club | Erin Gettler | 400B | 5126 | To share practical and creative ideas for gardening on LI and at the Brookhaven Square Park Pre-gardening stretches |
BERA Golf Association | Michael Seegitz | 743 | 7728 | Teams compete weekly May thru Aug. and hold tournaments at local courses. SAFETY REMINDER: NO golfing at softball fields 1-4! Golfing is only allowable across from security (Bldg. 50), on the south side of Brookhaven Center only. NOT by the water tower or on the large lawn by the Guest House. |
* Indo American Association | Piyush Joshi | 902A | 3847 | Promotes the culture of Indian subcontinent through festivals, dances, and concerts. |
Maker Club | Emily Plassmann | 911A | 7139 | Join the Maker Movement. Be empowered to become a confident creator, inventor or tinkerer who can design and collaborate on projects. We endeavor to provide mentoring and education for beginners while challenging more advanced makers. Come share ideas, concepts, techniques, knowledge and fellowship. |
Mandarin Club | Elliot Jung | 801 | 3228 | |
Motorcycle Club | Scott Restmeyer | 911B | 5015 | Promotes enjoyment of motorcycling. Sponsors motorcycle safety courses. Meets 2nd Thursday of month and location will be announced. |
Pickleball Club | Antoinette Funaro | **under construction** | ||
Reiki Community Circle | Nicole Bernholc | 120 | 2027 | Provide the structure for people to incorporate health enhancing skills in their lives. Weekly meditations and hands-on healing. Please call for meeting location. |
Rifle & Pistol Club | Jesse Fite Joe Moskowitz | 911B 348 | 2055 5986 | Holds shoots year-round at off-site range. No firearms allowed on BNL site. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month in Bldg 535 Conference Room at noon. |
Rock & Blues Music Club | Steve Campo | 50 | 2238 | We are a club of performing musicians in the genre of classic rock and blues music. We periodically conduct performances for the BNL community under the band name “Supernova.” Please see our Mission Statement for more info. |
Running & Cycling Club Cycling Warmup Walking Warmup | Renee Warno | 400B | 8278 | Schedules meets spring and fall; holds planning meetings as necessary. Ways to Minimize Common Overuse Injuries |
Soccer League Stretching & Warm-up | Ricardo dos Santos Augusto | 461 | 4149 | Plays soccer on the ball field in the gazebo area. |
Softball League Stretching & Warm-up | Paul Sampson | 911A | 7178 | League plays May – September on four ball fields. |
Swim Club | Wlodzimierz Guryn | 510D | 3878 | Organized to promote health and fitness through swimming. |
Table Tennis Club Stretching & Warm-up | Weiguo Yin | 734 | 2150 | Plays at noontime in gymnasium and Recreation Bldg.317 |
Table Top Gaming | Gabriele D’Amen | 510A | 6127 | The BERA Tabletop Gaming Club (TTG) aims to foster an inclusive community of Tabletop enthusiasts within BNL. Game Nights are Thursday at 6pm in Rec Hall. |
Tennis Club | Ai Kagawa | 725 | 6177 | The club meets to play Tennis together during lunchtimes and after hours. |
Trail Blazer Club | Alex Korol | 933 | 4810 | No sponsored trips or events, but group will meet to discuss snow mobiles and best riding practices. |
Ultimate Frisbee Club | Gene Van Buren | 510A | 7953 | Meets on Monday & Thursday at 5:30pm in the field in front of Currie House during good weather. All are welcome from beginners to experienced players. |
Volleyball League Stretching & Warm-up | Travis Shrey | 911A | 7451 | The League plays in the gym on Mon & Wed eve, with open play available at noon on Thursdays and at 10am on Saturdays. |
BERA Club Activities
Weight Room or Fitness Activities: Any contractor or BERA member wishing to use the Weight Room or participate in BERA League sports MUST present their medical insurance card to the Recreation Office (Bldg 400). This signed form will be kept on file. Proof of Medical Insurance form. While a player is injured, on restricted duty, under treatment for an injury or otherwise medically incapacitated, the person is not allowed to play in any BERA activity or sport until once again cleared by the clinic.
BERA Club Activities: BSA paid employees must fill out the BERA Sports Clearance Form and go through the clearance procedure with OMC in Bldg. 490 (not this office). Once reviewed by OMC, the clearance form will be mailed to the player who must then furnish a copy to the captain in order to practice or play.
Regarding Injuries: If you are injured during any recreational activity or while playing in BERA sports league on site, you must call the Occupation Medical Clinic at ext. 3670 or email nurses@bnl.gov immediately, no later than 24 hours post injury. Leave a message if after hours. You must also fill out an Injury Report Form. While a player is injured, on restricted duty, under treatment for an injury or otherwise medically incapacitated, the person is not allowed to play in any BERA activity or sport until once again cleared by the clinic.
BERA sports related warm-ups and stretching activities prior to and after the event.
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