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Membership Information and Holiday Schedule

35 West 134th Street
New York, NY 10037
Located in Hansborough Recreation Center

Center Manager: Ellis Mercer
Phone: (212) 234-9603
Fax: (212) 234-9604
Cross Streets: Lenox Terrace Place between Lenox & 5th avenues.
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Hansborough Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

All Recreation Centers (except the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Aquatic Center) will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. The Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Aquatic Center will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

     Please be advised that swimming pool will not reopen until June.  Thank you for your patience. 
  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
 
Membership registration hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

 

Facilities

Track (Indoor) - 1

Fitness Room - 1

Pool (Indoor) - 1

Dance Room - 1

Multipurpose Room - 2

Computer Resource Center - 1

Locker Room - 2

Cardio Room - 1

Kitchen - 1

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 1

Gymnasium - 1

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Facility Hours

Billiards

  Monday - Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)

Computer Resource Room (CRC)

  Monday - Friday 8:00 PM - 9:20 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM   (Child)

Game Room

  Monday - Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)

Gym: Open for Adults

  Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Adult)
  Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
  Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)

Gym: Youth/Teen Open

  Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
  Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
 
Teen Sports & Fitness: Fridays, 8:00PM-9:30PM
Youth Team Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00PM-6:00PM and Saturdays, 9:00AM-11:00AM

Pool: Adult Lap Swim

  Monday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM   (Adult)

Pool: Family Swim

  Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Family)
  Saturday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM   (Family)
 
*Only families permitted*

Pool: General Swim

  Monday 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM   (Adult)

Pool: Honey & Bears Time

  Monday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Senior)
  Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Senior)
  Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Senior)
 
Youth Swim Team Practice: Tuesday & Thursdays, 4:00PM-5:30PM

Pool: Honey & Bears Youth Swim Team

  Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM   (Teen)
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM   (Teen)
 
This swim team is open to Youth.

Pool: Learn to Swim

  Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)

Pool: Water Aerobics

  Monday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Everyone)

Pool: Youth Swim

  Friday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM   (Teen)

Swim for Life

  Monday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM   (Child)
  Tuesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Child)
  Wednesday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM   (Child)
  Thursday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   (Child)
  Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM   (Child)
 
Open only to Students from DOE.

Programs, Classes and Activities

Afterschool Program

     Please visit the Parks Afterschool webpage for more information about our citywide program.
 Age: Child
  Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Computers for Seniors Dept. of Aging

March 5, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Macs

March 10, 2012 – June 23, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Saturday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: DL102 Introduction to the Internet

January 2, 2012 – June 21, 2012
     Learn to navigate the internet to send emails, communicate with friends & family, post images online, shop, pay bills, and much more.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Computer Room: DL107 Introduction to Internet for Seniors with Department of the Aging

November 28, 2011 – June 20, 2012
     A course designed for older adults interested in learning to use the internet and finding credible health information online.
 Age: Senior
  Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Computer Room: DL109 Internet Research

March 8, 2012 – June 21, 2012
     

Find information on topics of interest to you and evaluate source credibility. Research topics include: travel, weather, health, local resources, and more.

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Computer Room: DL200 Computer Basics with New York Cares

November 28, 2011 – June 19, 2012
     New York Cares classes offer topic-based and one-on-one instruction led by skilled and dedicated New York Cares volunteers. Contact CRC for more information.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Computer Room: DL200 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop with New York Cares

November 28, 2011 – June 23, 2012
     New York Cares classes offer topic-based and one-on-one instruction led by skilled and dedicated New York Cares volunteers. Contact CRC for more information.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: DL200 New York Cares Microsoft Word/Excel Workshops

March 6, 2012 – June 19, 2012
     

This workshop, lead by New York Cares volunteers,  familiarizes students with the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Office Word and creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Students should have familiarity with mouse and keyboard.  Ability to type 10wpm required.   Contact instructor for more information: Charlene.edwards@parks.nyc.gov.

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Computer Room: MM108 Introduction to Digital Audio

November 28, 2011 – June 18, 2012
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult/Senior Open Access

March 5, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     

Computer Room Open Access is designated as time for individual computer use.  Coordinators assist with general computer questions and individual projects as available. Please note that not all adult Computer Room Open Access hours are staffed by a CRC coordinator.

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 8:00 PM - 9:20 PM
  Tuesday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:20 PM
  Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:20 PM
  Thursday - Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:20 PM
  Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OY100 Youth Open Access

January 2, 2012 – June 22, 2012
 Age: Child
  Wednesday - Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: TN103 Teen College Readiness

March 6, 2012 – June 25, 2012
     What should I study? What kind of school can I afford? Where can I get in? If you are a teen asking yourself these questions, enroll in College Readiness. The answers to these questions might surprise you.
 Age: Teen
  Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: WF050 POP Job Search

March 9, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     This course helps Parks Opportunity Program participants find and apply to jobs online. See calendar for select sessions open to all CRC users.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Computer Room: WF203 Intermediate PowerPoint

March 7, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     Add flair to your PowerPoint presentation with advanced graphics including animations, automated slide timing, and cohesive design themes, then upload your slideshow to the web!
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Computer Room: YP101 ASP Technology Curriculum

November 28, 2011 – June 20, 2012
     The Afterschool Program Technology Curriculum offers youth ages 6-12 a variety of fun and educational computer-based activities to strengthen their academic and technology skills while encouraging creativity, self-awareness, and social activism
 Age: Child
  Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP103 Creativity Express

January 2, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     Encouraging students ages 6-12 to unite art and technology, Creativity Express offers sixteen animated lessons that provide students with the tools they need to understand, interpret and create meaningful art online and offline.
 Age: Child
  Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP104 Internet Safety

November 28, 2011 – June 21, 2012
     Today's youth are tech-savvy, but do they know how to protect themselves online? This course introduces students to internet safety and how to reduce common risks.
 Age: Child
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP105 Homework Help

March 5, 2012 – June 19, 2012
     

This time is dedicated to youth members  in grades 6 to 12  with homework that they need help completing.  Instructor will help youth with anything from basic math homework to doing proper internet research for writing reports.

 Age: Child, Teen
  Monday - Tuesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: YP201 Recyclone

April 30, 2012 – June 23, 2012
 Age: Child
  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Goju Karate

  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Thursday 6:00 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

 Age: Child, Teen
  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.

Salsa Dance Class with Paula

  Friday 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
 
This is a FREE class for members.

Shape Up NYC: Cardio Fitness

Starts February 20, 2012
     

 Instructor: Omolola

 

This intense one stop full body, cardio blasting experience addresses every aspect of your body's fitness and conditioning needs and is comprised of three components: strength and muscle endurance, anaerobic intervals and flexibility focused on active recovery.

 

 *Note: This class is cancelled on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012. Classes will resume the following week.

 

  Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members.

Shape Up NYC: Total Body Strength

     Instructor: Syrlene

 

This total body workout addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and strengthen the cardio respiratory system. Continuous movement to great music makes it fun!

 

 *Note: This class is cancelled on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012. Classes will resume the following week.

 

  Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 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: Zumba

     Instructor: Ingrid Prescott

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!  The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.

 

  Wednesday 8:15 PM - 9:15 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.

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