THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 4, 2021 Page 3 New ping-pong club kicks off in Malden T he Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition (GMAACC) kicked off its new Ping Pong Club on June 1. Going forward, the club will provide regular space for community residents to gather in and engage in social and recreational activities. Mayor Gary Christenson, State Representative Steven Ultrino, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow were in attendance. “This provides our elders with a healthy communal activity as we move to the ‘new Mayor Gary Christenson (far left), Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and GMAACC Cofounder Mai Du (far right) are shown during the kickoff event of the GMAACC Ping-Pong Club on June 1. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Malden) – giving the AAPI [Asian American Pacific Islander] community a safe space to spend time outside their homes is so essential. We are so grateful to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Malden for partnering with us on this long-awaited effort.” Asian American elders have been seeking a space to play ping-pong. Due to the closure of the Malden Senior Center due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senior Center’s ping-pong program was put on hold. The Senior Center recently resumed programming, but on a more limited basis. Other community groups have tried to fill the gaps, but regularly available space for such a program has been challenging to find. The GMAACC Ping-Pong Club will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PING-PONG | SEE PAGE 16 AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) Shown from left to right are Nate Kupel, Karen Hayes, Rev. Otto O’Connor of First Parish in Malden and GMAACC Cofounder Mai Du. AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 Mayor Gary Christenson played ping-pong. DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2005 FORD F-150 XLT Excellent Vehicle Inside & Out!, Leather Interior, Fully Loaded, Clean Title, Warranty, Only 68,000 Miles! TRADES WELCOME! X-CAB EDITION, 4X4, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Warranty, Only 105K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! TRADES WELCOME! $5,300 $7,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy GMAACC Cofounder Mai Du (second from left) with members of the new GMAACC Ping-Pong Club. Financing Available! Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ State Representative Steven Ultrino played ping-pong. normal’ of pandemic recovery,” said GMAACC Cofounder and Board Member Mai Du. “In light of recent waves of anti-Asian racism and violence – particularly against our elders
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