Norwegian Christian Home unveils new gym facilities

March 31, 2025 Jaime DeJesus

From left: Justin Daley; Tina Pappanastos, director of admissions; John Hobbesland; Pastor Will Mahany; Arlene Bakke-Rutuelo, co-chair, Norwegian Day Parade Committee; Anita Panopio; and George Jensen, NCHHC board chair.

From left: Justin Daley; Tina Pappanastos, director of admissions; John Hobbesland; Pastor Will Mahany; Arlene Bakke-Rutuelo, co-chair of the Norwegian Day Parade Committee; Anita Panopio; and George Jensen, NCHHC board chair. Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

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DYKER HEIGHTS —A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 19 at the Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center (NCHHC) at 1250 67th St. to celebrate its newly renovated rehabilitation gym.

The upgrades, which cost more than $80,000, include modern equipment designed to help with faster and better recovery. The gym provides physical and occupational therapy, and also has equipment to help recovering patients practice daily household tasks.

“We have given the gym an entirely new look by adding new equipment and training areas, all with the goal of preparing our residents for their discharge back to their homes in the community,” Anthony Restaino, the home’s executive director, said. “There is an area which has a bathtub, a washing machine and grocery shelves. Additionally, we have also revamped the kitchen area. Again, this is all designed to assist our residents in navigating these areas within their home.”