Flu Shot Friday

Friday, December 1, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Protect yourself and those you love.

Come and get your FREE flu shot at RISE! It will be administered by medical professionals from St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. This service will be offered on the first Friday of every month, from December 2023 through April 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

Special thanks to our community partner NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Master Fitness™

Monday, December 4, 11:00 am to 11:45 am
RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Ann Fosteris embraces making a positive impact and living a healthy lifestyle, which includes staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. There is no need to register for Master Fitness™, a FREE exercise class. Just show up at RISE on Monday morning at eleven o'clock and join neighbors of all ages and fitness levels. You will feel good and look great in no time!

Core on the Floor

Monday, December 4, 11:45 am to 12:15 pm
RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, December 5, 10:30 am to 11:15 am
RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Ruth Graves, certified yoga instructor, teaches a FREE chair yoga class on Tuesday mornings, 10:30 to 11:15, at RISE. Ruth has practiced all kinds of yoga (chair, mat, Shivananda) for more than twenty years. She studied with Lakshmi Voelker, worked at Rockaway YMCA, and even refined her skills at Shivananda in the Bahamas.

All are welcome--from beginners to seasoned practitioners!

Project Underway Community Visioning

Thursday, December 7, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Join RISE and Living City Project for a night of youth-led community visioning around Project Underway. Reimagine the space underneath the elevated A train into a safer location for the community to walk, bike, and enjoy open public space.

Featuring presentations by Shore Corps and CityGAP students, art by the Buena Onda Collective, food, raffles, prizes, and more! 

This event is free and open to all! Registration is strongly encouraged.

Winter Bird Walk

Saturday, December 9, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Brace the cold, and scout for some birds!

Join RISE for a delightful and educational adventure as we collaborate with NYC Plover Project to bring you a winter bird walk. Get ready to embrace the crisp, invigorating air and embark on a thrilling bird-watching expedition, which promises to be a unique and memorable experience for all nature enthusiasts.

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Registration is required.

Winter Bird Walk 2.0

Saturday, March 2, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
RISE Center, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard Far Rockaway, NY 11692

RISE is teaming up with NYC Plover Project again!

We invite you to an engaging and informative winter bird walk. Get ready to enjoy the crisp air as we head out on an exciting bird-watching expedition. This promises to be an unforgettable experience for all nature enthusiasts!

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Registration is required.