Things To Do

Health Committee

Meeting

On Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m., head to the CLC (19-09 Plainview Ave., 2nd floor) for a Community Board 14 Health Committee meeting on Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services’ application to operate a Part 822 substance use disorder outpatient program.

Rockaway Beach Civic Meeting

On Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for the monthly Rockaway Beach Civic meeting. Receive updates on the neighborhood from elected officials, the 100th Precinct and more. Become a member (Beach 73rd Street to Beach 108th Street from bay to ocean). 2024 Membership forms will be available for new members and renewals ($20 individual/$30 business, cash or check).

Jr. Ranger Club

On Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m., head to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join Ranger Zach to explore as part of this children’s program. Explore different topics and talk about how to be a good steward for wildlife and nature. Program is followed by an official Jr. Ranger “swear-in” ceremony. This is an all-weather walk, so please dress for the conditions.

Spring Forward Sunset

Hike

On Sunday, March 10 at 6 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the clocks moving forward and the extra evening daylight with a sunset hike! Walk the trails with Park Rangers to learn about the history of Daylight-Saving Time and how the increase in daylight affects humans, wildlife, and plants. All ages are welcome. This is an all-weather walk, so please dress for the conditions.

Community Board 14

On Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for the monthly CB14 meeting. Hear updates on the Far Rockaway Library, the Rockaway Film Festival, the NYC Parks Lets Green Initiative and more. For public speaking, arrive before the meeting to sign up.

Cardio

Punch

On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to Seaside Library (116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.)  to join Gloria for this total-body, non-contact workout for all fitness levels.

Master Fitness™

On Mondays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard), as Ann Fosteris teaches a free 45-minute exercise class. All ages and fitness levels are welcome!

Core on the Floor

On Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard), as Ann Fosteris leads a free 30-minute class focusing on core and lower body. Participants should bring their own mats. All levels are welcome!

Toddler Learning Center

On Wednesdays through April 3 at 10:30 a.m., head to Peninsula Library (92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) as children 12 months to 36 months can play with toys while adults can chat with a professional about parenting, nutrition, speech, literacy, and movement.

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