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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.
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AOA Sit Fit
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA 
, 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
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Age: Adult
Get fit while you sit in this chair exercise class that involves a combination of aerobic activity, strength building and stretching. Suitable for all ages and levels.
Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks
Please check the center for cost and schedule.
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Abs & Core Strengthening
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue (across from Sea View Hospital), Staten Island
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Start Date: April 18, 2012
End Date: June 13, 2012
Age: Senior / Adult
Instructor Colleen
Room 106
FREE TO MEMBERS
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OutlookAdaptive Sports Program
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Age: Teen / Child
A free adaptive sports and fitness program introducing several sports and allowing for great opportunity to practice and play. All participants will be engaged in over an hour and a half of fun each Saturday. Learn new sports and have fun with new friends.
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Chair Yoga
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
West Side Campaign Against Hunger , 263 West 86 Street, Manhattan
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Age: Adult / Senior
We hold a free chair yoga class in our food pantry waiting area Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri 9-10am. It is open to all and is bilingual, English/Spanish. This is a low impact yoga class. No registration necessary. Mats are available for those who wish to use them. Wear comfortable clothing. Offered year-round.
Phone: 212-362-3662 x120
E-mail: hpark@wscah.org
Cost: Free
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
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Chair/Sit Aerobics
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Start Date: May 7, 2012
End Date: June 23, 2012
Age: Senior / Adult
Get a full cardio workout without using machines. Great for those with limited mobility.
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Free Yoga for Individuals with MS
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tree of Life Yoga Studio , 102-06 Metropolitan Ave, Queens
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Age: Adult
Free chair yoga for individuals with MS. Please call to inquire and to pre-register.
Phone: 718-544-5997
Cost: Free
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Intro to Strength Training
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue (across from Sea View Hospital), Staten Island
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Start Date: April 19, 2012
End Date: June 14, 2012
Age: Senior / Adult
Room 110
FREE TO MEMBERS
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KEEN NY
Saturday: 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
East 54th Street , 348 East 54th Street, Manhattan
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Age: Teen / Child
Various recreation activities for mentally and physically challenged youth. Meets every Saturday.
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NYC Dept. for the Aging's STAY WELL Prg.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
PSS Highbridge Senior Center , 1181 Nelson Ave. 2nd Floor, Bronx
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Age: Senior
The Stay Well exercise program is geared for all seniors, ranging from the fit to those with disabilities. The curriculum includes aerobic exercises as well as routines designed to enhance balance, build muscle strength and aid in the performance of the tasks associated with daily living. Classes end with stress reduction exercises. Open to anyone 60+.
Phone: (718) 588-3004
Fax: (718) 588-2941
Cost: Free
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Accessible Activities
You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.
Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.
Pearl's tip: remember to follow the rules and Play it Safe!
Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the 
symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
100% Playground
GLENWOOD RD, E 100 & E 101 STS (Brooklyn)| 
Level: 4
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Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
110th St & Lenox Ave Playground
110 ST & LENOX AVE (Manhattan)| Level: 4
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Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
110th St Playground
110 ST & CATHEDRAL PKWY (Manhattan)| Level: 2
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Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
115th Street Playground
14 RD, 115 ST, 14 AVE (Queens)| Level: 4
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Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
157th St Playground
157 ST & 116 AVE (Queens)| Level: 2
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Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
79 St Playground
79 ST & SHORE RD (Brooklyn)| Level: 4
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Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
Addabbo Playground
BET 81-82 STS, N CONDUIT AVE (Queens)| Level: 4
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Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
Admiral Farragut Playground
E 176 ST, CROTONA AVE, PROSPECT AVE (Bronx)| Level: 2
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Pearl's tip: remember to follow the rules and Play it Safe!
Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
Admiral Park
LITTLE NECK PKWY, 42 TO 43 AVES (Queens)| Level: 4
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Accessible Playgrounds are marked with the symbol. Please view the definitions of levels for marked accessible playgrounds. An adaptive swing is a full-body positioning support swing.
Admiral Playground
CLINTON ST, NELSON ST, HAMILTON AVE (Brooklyn)| Level: 4
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Accessible Activities
Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.
Achievers of America, Inc.
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Softball & Bowling
A program for Special needs individuals with developmental disabilities. Challenged or not.
Phone: (718) 565-1141 | Email
Achilles International
Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Accessible Activities
Achilles meets rain or shine on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 PM and Saturday mornings at 10:15 when there is no race. Tuesday evenings we meet at the New York Road Runners Club (9 E. 89th Street) between 6 - 6:15 PM. Saturday mornings, we meet in Central Park, at 90th Street and Fifth Avenue, adjacent to the Central Park Reservoir.
Phone: 212-354-0300 | Email
Glen Oaks Little League
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball
Phone: (718) 347-2436 | Email
Glen Oaks Little League Challenger Division
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Baseball
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball.
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Row New York
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth
Type: Adaptive Indoor Rowing
Adaptive Indoor Rowing: Workout once per week with our adaptive coaches to stay in shape through the winter months, set and reach your rowing goals, and prepare for rowing on the water. All adaptive athletes are welcome - from age 11 and up - no experience necessary! Cancellations due to snow and inclement weather may occur, and one make-up session will be scheduled. The Access-A-Ride address to the boathouse is 30 Meadow Lake Drive, Corona/Flushing/Flushing Meadows Corona Park/ NY.
Phone: 718.433.3075 | Email
United Spinal Giants
Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Wheelchair Football
Phone: (718) 803-3782
Wheelchair Softball League
Borough: Queens
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Wheelchair Softball
Phone: 917.519.2622 | Email
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Accessible Activities
12th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Thursday, June 7, 2012
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens|
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Cost
Please see registration form for fee schedules.
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6251
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Outlook12th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Friday, June 8, 2012
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens|
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Cost
Please see registration form for fee schedules.
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6251
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12th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Saturday, June 9, 2012
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Cost
Please see registration form for fee schedules.
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6251
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12th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Sunday, June 10, 2012
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Cost
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6251
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Zumba
Thursday, June 14, 2012
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park)
Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Queens|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 235-4100
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Zumba
Thursday, August 9, 2012
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park)
Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Queens|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 235-4100
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