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St. Mary’s Recreation Center

Membership Information and Holiday Schedule

450 Saint Ann's Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455
Located in St. Mary's Park

Center Manager: Shawn James
Deputy Center Manager: Angel Gerena
Phone: (718) 402-5155
Fax: (718) 402-5158
Cross Streets: 145th Street and St. Ann's Avenue
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to St. Mary’s 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 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Facilities

Pool (Indoor) - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Dance Room - 1

Locker Room - 2

Computer Resource Center - 1

Lobby - 1

Classroom - 3

Gymnasium - 1

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Facility Hours

Computer Resource Center

     
  Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM   (Adult)
  Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Child)
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM   (Child)

Fitness Room

     Equipped with cardio and strength training equipment
  Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)

Gymnasium

  Monday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Adult)
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)

Pool Maintenance

     Pool closed for routine maintenance during the following times.
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM   (Everyone)

Swim for Life

     Pool closed to the public during this program for school-aged children
  Monday 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM   (Everyone)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Basketball - Adult

 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Computers

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Computers - Mac

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: DL102 Introduction to the Internet

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Tuesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: DL103 Introduction to Computer Maintenance

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: DL104 Introduction to Social Networking

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Computer Room: DL107 Introduction to the Internet for Seniors

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     National Institutes for Health curriculum.
 Age: Senior
  Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: MM100 Introduction to Digital Imaging - Pixels and Vectors

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: MM100 Introduction to Digital Imaging

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: MM106 Introduction to Web Design

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Saturday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult/Senior Open Access

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Computer Room: OT100 Teen Open Access

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     Ages 13-18
 Age: Teen
  Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Computer Room: OY100 Youth Open Access

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     Ages 6-12
 Age: Child
  Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: RY101 Brainstorming and Storytelling

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     Video and multimedia workshop for teens ages 13-17.
 Age: Teen
  Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: RY102 Final Cut Pro (Video)

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     

The Reel Education and Communication for Youth program is for teens grades 9-12. Youth learn digital media production skills as they collaborate in all of the phases of video production. Registration required.

The current program is accepting new applicants.  Please contact Anthony.love-rhodes@parks.nyc.gov to register.

 Age: Teen
  Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: RY103 Digital Photography

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Teen
  Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Computer Room: RY104 Video Camera Basics

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Teen
  Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: RY105 Logic Audio Editing

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     Music and sound production for teens
 Age: Teen
  Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: ST120 Oldtime Radio

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age:
  Wednesday 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Computer Room: TN103 Teen College Readiness with New York Cares

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Teen
  Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: TN104 Teen SAT Prep with New York Cares

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Teen
  Tuesday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: WF050 Job Search

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: WF050 POP Job Search

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
     Online job search for POP participants and recreation center members.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: WF060 Beginners Computers

March 9, 2012 – April 27, 2012
     A workshop designed for true beginners. Students will learn how to manoeuvre the mouse, use the left and right buttons, and scroll with the wheel.

 

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Computer Room: WF080 Career Planning

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Computer Room: WF090 Resume Writing

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Computer Room: WF101 Introduction to Windows/Microsoft Office

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: WF102 Introduction to Microsoft Word

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: WF102 Introduction to MS Word

March 8, 2012 – April 26, 2012
     Learn the basics of creating documetns using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Computer Room: WF103 Introduction to Microsoft Excel

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: YP101 Afterschool Program Technology Curriculum

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Child
  Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Jr. (Closed Session)

October 3, 2011 – May 25, 2012
     

Global Partners Jr. is an award-winning student exchange program that connects New York City 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 and original curriculum. Students post and read messages to one another and share media projects, video greetings and research facts about their communities in a safe and secure online environment.

Contact Rebecca Davies at rebecca.davies@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 255-3066 x 318 for more information.

 Age: Child
  Monday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Double Dutch

October 1, 2011 – April 28, 2012
     Children, teens, and adults of all ages are invited to come join in this fun-filled, exciting, free program. Let's jump rope to exercise while promoting a physically active lifestyle. Jump ropes will be provided.
  Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Instructional Basketball

October 1, 2011 – March 30, 2012
     The St. Mary's Recreation Center will host an instructional basketball clinic for boys and girls 8-13. Children will learn the fundamentals of basketball in a non-competitive environment. This sports program will enable children to lead physically active lives.
 Age: Child
  Saturday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Instructional Soccer: Intermediate

Starts October 1, 2011
     

Boys and girls 10-14 who are intermediate soccer players are invited to participate in this FREE instructional program. Children will learn and improve their fundamental knowledge of soccer and learn physical fitness.

 Age: Child, Teen
  Saturday 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Instructional Soccer: Novice

Starts October 1, 2011
     

Boys and girls 6-10 who are beginners and novices are invited to participate in this FREE instructional program. Children will learn the fundamentals of soccer and learn physical fitness.

 Age: Child
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Instructional Street Hockey

October 1, 2011 – May 19, 2012
     Children will be taught the fundamentals of Street Hockey, including passing, shooting, defense and scoring. The program is open to boys and girls ages 7-13.
 Age: Child, Teen
  Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Karate/Tae Kwon Do

  Tuesday 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
  Friday 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn to Swim (Spring 2012)

April 28, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     

The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season.

More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register

  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.

Learn to Swim (Winter 2012)

February 4, 2012 – April 7, 2012
     

The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season.

More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register

  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  Saturday 9:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
Learn to Swim is only for registered participants.

Mambo (Teen)

     Advanced class for teens 16-18
 Age: Teen
  Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Saturday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Open Adult Recreation

September 6, 2011 – June 30, 2012
     The gym is open for adults for basketball, volleyball, floor exercises and many more sports and fitness activities. The staff will supply equipment for your favorite sport or exercise activity.
 Age: Adult
  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Open Youth Recreation

September 6, 2011 – June 30, 2012
     The gym is open for children and teens for basketball, volleyball, floor exercises and many more sports and fitness activities. The staff will supply equipment for your favorite sport or exercise activity.
 Age: Child, Teen
  Monday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Tuesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Wednesday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Saturday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

SAT Prep

October 4, 2011 – May 1, 2012
     

St. Mary's Recreation Center Teen Program in partnership with New York Cares will be offering an 8-month comprehensive SAT prep study course. This program will assist the participants preparation for the SAT test in May 2011.

Orientation for this FREE program will be held on September 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. All participants must be accompanied by their parents for orientation. Attendance is mandatory for the orientation and all classes if selected for this program. Class size is limited to 15 students.

Classes begin in October and will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the center.

 Age: Teen
  Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Shape Up NYC: African Dance

     

Instructor: Lacy Saunders

African Dance is a high energy, low impact fitness class that incorporates aerobics exercise to improve fitness, weight loss, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and rhythm.

 **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**

  Monday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Abdominal Strengthening

     Instructor: Kim Carr
  Monday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  Friday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Body Sculpting

     Instructor: Kim Carr
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Chair Aerobics

     

Instructor: Kim Carr

This is a low impact aerobics class.

*Please note that this class will not be held April 18-26.

  Monday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Chair Toning

     

Instructor: Kim Carr


  Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Yoga

     Instructor: Kim Carr
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Soccer - Adult

     From the hours of 7:00pm-9:00pm, adults can participate in adult recreational soccer.
 Age: Adult
  Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ST201 Internet Safety for Seniors

November 28, 2011 – March 3, 2012
 Age: Senior
  Wednesday 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Youth Hip-Hop

 Age: Child, Teen
  Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 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
  Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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