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343 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 | (212) 218-0319 | www.lenoxhill.org | [email protected] 1 The Center @ Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is funded by the New York City Department for the Aging and private support and contributions. Breakfast: Lunch: 11:30–12:30 PM Dinner: 5:30- A donation of DINING MENU 8:15–9 AM Check in from 9:15-12:10 6:30 PM $1 for breakfast Lenox Hi ll Neighborhood House for regular lunch or cot- Check in from and $1.50 for center @ lenox hill neighborhood house Check in 4:30-6:30. tage cheese. Check in lunch and dinner from 8-9 Check in for April for veggie burgers from is suggested. 9:15-11:10.

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