Things To Do
Summer Kickoff
On Thursday, June 29 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to the Beach 108th hockey rink for an exciting fun filled day for families to enjoy! There will be games, playmobile, a mechanical ride, arts & crafts, music and refreshments.
Riis Landing Paddle
On Friday, June 30 at 1 p.m., head to Riis Landing to join a Park Ranger as you kayak along the scenic bay. Dress to get wet, wear shoes that will not fall off, and bring water, sunscreen, and a snack. Kayaks, personal floatation devices, paddles and instruction provided. Reservations required. Call 718 758-3671.
Beach Cleanup
On Wednesday, July 5 at 5:30 p.m., head to Beach 97th Street to join JBRPC for a post-July 4 beach cleanup. Free Seany Pizza for participants. Gloves, bags, tools will be provided. Bring water. Questions? Email info@jbrpc.org.
Hope for Warriors Parade
On Thursday, July 6 at around 6:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m., Hope for the Warriors will be riding down Rockaway Beach Blvd. from the Marine Parkway Bridge to Beach 120th and up Beach Channel Drive to Breezy Point for a Warriors Weekend. Bring a flag and line the street to cheer them on.
Morning Moves at RISE
On Mondays, at 11 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to join Ann Fosteris’ Fitness to You class.
Core on the Floor
On Mondays, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a free core and lower body class with Ann Fosteris of Fitness to You. Bring a mat.
JASA Weekly Yoga
On Mondays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 11:30 a.m., adults 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (106-20 Shore Front Parkway) for weekly Yoga with Cynthia. Open to Adults 60+. To register, call: 718-634-3044.
JASA Weekly Arts
On Thursdays at 10 a.m., adults 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (106-20 Shore Front Parkway) for weekly painting/arts and crafts. Let your creativity be free! To RSVP and for more details, call: 718-634-3044.
Senior Walking Program
On Tuesdays at 8 a.m., join Lisa G at the Beach 59th Street boardwalk for a senior walking program for those 60 and older. If you have any questions, contact sports@cityparksfoundation.org or call (718) 760-6999.
Cardio Punch
On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to the boardwalk at Beach 60th Street for this total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations.
Market Street @ Beach 60th
On Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Beach 60th and Rockaway Freeway to shop from vendors selling vegetables, homemade goods, baked goods, crafts and more. Live music.
Yoga on the Beach
On Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m., head to Beach 102nd for yoga on the beach with Soupy Campbell.
Hangar B Tour
On Sundays through July 30, at 10 a.m., head to Hangar B at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to join a Park Ranger for a tour of Hangar B and the aircraft inside, which are part of Floyd Bennett Field’s aviation history.
Free Summer Classes
GED (High School Equivalency) and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes begin July 10 at Peninsula Adult Leaning Center, Queens Library (92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd.). Register by contacting: Peninsulalearning@gmail.com or 718-945-7058
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