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Sorrentino Recreation Center

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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.

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

  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: DL101 Introduction to Computers

May 7, 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
  Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: DL101 Introduction to Mac Computers

May 7, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     Learn to use the Macintosh keyboard and mouse, how to open and save files, basic program functions and introductory internet tools.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: DL102 Introduction to the Internet

May 7, 2012 – June 23, 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
  Friday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Computer Room: DL105 Keyboard Basics

May 7, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     Learn to type using Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Monday 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Computer Room: DL106 Mouse Basics

May 7, 2012 – June 23, 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.

 

 Age: Adult, Senior
  Thursday 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Computer Room: DL109 Internet Research

May 7, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     Improve your internet search skills by learning how to effectively use keywords and online research tools. Topics may include: travel, weather, health, reviews, and legal and financial resources.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Wednesday 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Computer Room: DL111 Introduction to Email

May 11, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     Set up a personal email account for free and learn to send messages, photos, links, and more to family, friends, and professional organizations.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Friday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult/Senior Open Access

November 28, 2011 – June 22, 2012
     

Please note that the following Open Access hours are contingent upon staff availability at the center:

Monday 9am-12pm

Tuesday 9am-3pm

Wednesday 9am-12pm

Thursday 9am-10am

Friday 9am-1pm

 

 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 - 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult/Senior/Teen Open Access

November 28, 2011 – June 22, 2012
     

Ages 13 and above.

Please note that the following Open Access hours are contingent upon staff availability at the center:

Tuesday 6pm-9pm

Thursday 6pm-9pm

 Age: Adult, Senior, Teen
  Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Wednesday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Friday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Computer Room: ST203 Track Your Fitness Online

May 12, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     Stick to your fitness goals this season by tracking your exercise routine, weight, and diet. Instructors will provide individual assistance to help students explore online fitness resources during Open Access hours.
 Age: Adult, Senior
  Saturday 10:30 AM - 12:00 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 - 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

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