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Sorrentino Recreation Center

Membership Information and Holiday Schedule

18-48 Cornaga Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Located in Sorrentino Recreation Center

Center Manager: Chaleene Nash
Phone: (718) 471-4818
Fax: (718) 471-1819
Cross Streets: Cornaga Avenue and Beach 19th Street
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Sorrentino Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Recreation Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The Flushing Meadows Pool and Rink will be open for regular hours on Monday, February 20, 2012.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Facilities

Library - 1

Computer Resource Center - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Arts & Crafts Room - 1

Fitness Room - 2

Afterschool Room - 1

Facility Hours

Computer Resource Center

     

Game Room

     Contact Center for more information.

Programs, Classes and Activities

Super Saturdays

     Activities include basketball and Double Dutch clinics, computer resource instruction, and dance. Activities may vary.
 
Held every second Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Afterschool Program

     Transportation to and from the center is not provided.

Learn more about our Afterschool Program.

 Age: Child
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Ages 6-13

Basketball (Child)

 Age: Child
  Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Basketball (Open)

  Tuesday - Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Friday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Saturday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: DL107 Introduction to Internet for Seniors

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     National Institute of Health class.
 Age: Senior
  Monday 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
  Wednesday 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Computers: Mac

March 5, 2012 – April 30, 2012
     

Learn to use the Macintosh keyboard and mouse, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools.

No Class: April 9th

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Computer Room: DL102 Introduction to the Internet

March 7, 2012 – May 2, 2012
     

Learn to navigate the internet to send emails, communicate with friends & family, post images online, shop, pay bills, and much more.

Note: No class April 11th

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: DL104 Web 2.0: Social Networking

March 5, 2012 – April 30, 2012
     

What is Twitter, Tumblr, Weebly, GoogleDoc, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube? Explore popular online tools for communication, collaboration, self-publishing, and design.

Note: No class on April 9th

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: DL105 Keyboard Basics

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Computer Room: DL105 Keyboard Basics

March 9, 2012 – May 4, 2012
     

Learn to type on the traditional alphanumeric (Qwerty) keyboard with the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software program and and an introduction to keyboard shortcuts

Note: No class on April 12th

 Age:
  Friday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Computer Room: DL106 Mouse Basics

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Computer Room: DL106 Mouse Basics

March 8, 2012 – May 3, 2012
     

A workshop designed for true beginners. Students will learn how to maneuver the mouse, use the left and right buttons, and scroll with the wheel.

Note: No Class April 12th

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult/Senior Open Access

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  Wednesday 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  Friday 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult/Senior/Teen Open Access

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     Ages 13 and above.
 Age: Adult, Senior, Teen
  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Wednesday 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Friday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: ST110 Google Earth

March 10, 2012 – March 31, 2012
     

Explore the physical world through Googel Earth! Discover the many ways that Google Earth can be used for informational, educational, and recreational purposes.

Note: No class on April 14th

 Age:
  Saturday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: WF101 Introduction to Windows 7/MS Office 2010

March 9, 2012 – May 4, 2012
     

This class is a primer for students wanting to become familiar with Mocrosoft Office software but unsure where to start. The course will briefly cover standard programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more

Note: No class on April 13th

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: WF102 Introduction to MS Word

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: WF102 Introduction to MS Word

     

Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software.

Note: No class on April 11th

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Computer Room: WF103 Introduction to MS Excel

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: WF104 Introduction to MS PowerPoint

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Junior (ASP Closed Session)

March 3, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     

Global Partners Junior is a global awareness program that connects New York City youth to their peers around the world. Students ages 9 to 12 participate online, following curriculum on a subject such as sustainability or global business.

Note: No class April 11th

 Age: Child
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Junior (Closed Session)

October 3, 2011 – May 25, 2012
     

Global Partners Junior is an award-winning student exchange program that connects New York Cit youth, ages 9-12, with students around the world through the internet. This unique program fosters global awareness and develops practical technology skills for middle school youth. Students communicate online about topics relevant to all cultures using an original curriculum. Students post and read messages to one another and share media projects, video greetings and research facts about their communicaties with the guidance of the program coordinator in a safe and secure online environment.  

 Age: Child
  Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP105 Homework Help

November 28, 2011 – June 22, 2012
     

During Homework Help, youth ages 6-12 receive homeowrk assistance and tiem to complete their homework on the computer.

Note: No class April 12th and 13th

 Age: Child
  Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP111 ASP Urban Tech

November 28, 2011 – June 22, 2012
     

Urban Tech is the computer literacy component of the Turn 2 Foundation Afterschool Program. The program's mission is to offer engaging activities to  youth to help them turn away from drugs and alcohol and "Turn 2" healthy lifestyles.

Note: No class April 9th, 10th and 12th

 Age: Child
  Monday - Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Double Dutch

 Age: Child
  Tuesday - Wednesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Tuesday - Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Senior Program

  Monday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Teens

     Activities include socialization, job training, and more!
 Age: Teen
  Monday - Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Weight/Fitness Rooms

 Age: Adult
  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Youth Street Hockey Clinics

December 5, 2011 – February 25, 2012
     

In partnership with the New York Rangers and Live Positively, Coca Cola, Parks is offering free youth street hockey clinics for boys and girls aged 7-15. The clinics will provide instruction on how to play street hockey and tips on the importance of exercising and eating a balanced diet.

Learn more about the New York Rangers Youth Street Hockey clinics.

 Age: Child, Teen
  Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Friday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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