BERA Club Activities
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. |
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. |
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. |
Garden Club | Alison Clark | 460 | 7111 | To share practical and creative ideas for gardening on LI and at the Brookhaven Square Park Pre-gardening stretches |
BERA Golf Association | Jeff Williams | 120 | 5587 | 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 | Vatsal Bhatt | 815 | 5453 | 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. |
Motorcycle Club | Eric Softye | 741 | 8612 | Promotes enjoyment of motorcycling. Sponsors motorcycle safety courses. Meets 2nd Thursday of month and location will be announced. |
Rock & Blues Music Club | Steve Campo | 50 | 2238 | To meet for the purposes of practicing and “jamming” blues-based rock and folk style music and, on occasion, providing musical performances for various BNL events. |
Pokemon Go Walking Club | Kyle Vaz Renee Warno | 555 515 | 5109 8278 | Meets at lunchtime & after hours to promote fitness while trying to catch Pokemon. Walking Stretches |
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. |
Running & Cycling Club Cycling Warmup Walking Warmup | Betty Elder | 515 | 3562 | Schedules meets spring and fall; holds planning meetings as necessary. Ways to Minimize Common Overuse Injuries |
Soccer League Stretching & Warm-up | Joseph Piacentino, Jr. | 911C | 4616 | 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 |
Tai Chi Club | Adam Rusek | 911B | 5830 | Ancient Chinese art, which is soft flowing, mentally relaxing form of exercise. Meets three days a week at Brookhaven Center. |
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 practice games on Thurs Noon and Sat at 10am. |
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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