{"id":66188,"date":"2025-12-09T22:42:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/66188\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T22:42:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:42:21","slug":"young-kings-and-queens-chess-club-finishes-free-intergenerational-chess-sessions-program-at-baychester-library-bronx-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/66188\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Kings and Queens Chess Club finishes free intergenerational chess sessions program at Baychester Library \u2013 Bronx Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club held the last session of its intergenerational chess program at the Baychester Library.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club<\/p>\n

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The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club<\/a> wrapped up their intergenerational chess program with its final session at the Baychester Library<\/a>, located at 2049 Asch Loop in Co-op City<\/a>, on Sunday, Dec. 7.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club<\/p>\n

More than 60 people took part in this program, which was put together by Young Kings and Queens Chess Club Founder Romeo Davis and the library and began last June.<\/p>\n

\"\"More than 60 people from across a wide range of age groups took part in the program. Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club<\/p>\n

Davis noted that programs like this help in developing and building relationships between different generations. Respect, communication and understanding are central to the sessions.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club<\/p>\n

Davis also complimented the Baychester Library for providing community members with free access to valuable resources like this.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club<\/p>\n

The intergenerational chess sessions provide safe physical, mental and emotional space for attendees.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club<\/p>\n

One of the big highlights for Davis from the day was when five students pooled their money to buy him a plaque as a way of showing their appreciation. They told him that each time he gave them a few dollars for snacks, they put a little bit aside and used that money to pay for the plaque.<\/p>\n

\"\"Romeo Davis was gifted a plaque as thanks from some of his students. Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club<\/p>\n

\u201cWe bought a wooden plaque because it lasts longer,\u201d said Michael, a teenager in the program. \u201cMost people give certificates. We know that the thought is what counts, but Mr. Romeo is worth more than a thin piece of paper.\u201d<\/p>\n

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