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 Columbia University is embarking on four medical studies about exercise, and the researchers are looking for local residents as subjects. Participants will be compensated with small stipends, and also with free memberships to the Chinatown YMCA. “The baby boomer generation is beginning to hit the age where medical problems with cognition such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are … Continue reading  
It may have felt a little bit like summer lately, but flu season is almost upon us. You can get a free flu shot tomorrow at Henry Street Settlement. The program is being co-sponsored by Henry Street, State Senator Daniel Squadron and the Visiting Nurse Service. It’s taking place at the Good Companions Senior Center, 334 … Continue reading
 Next Monday afternoon, French Open winner Li Na will make an appearance in Sara D. Roosevelt Park, taking part in health & fitness activities with kids and signing autographs. Li Na is the first Chinese player to win a Grand Slam tournament. She goes into the U.S. Open ranked number four in the world. The set-up inside … Continue reading
 Swimmers in Hamilton Fish Pool, Photo by Malcolm Pinckney Finally! It’s officially time to start enjoying some summer fun. New York City’s outdoor pools opened Wednesday, including our own Olympic size Pitt Street Pool at Hamilton Fish Park. Currently, pool hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a break for pool cleaning between … Continue reading
By Traven Rice in Community Organizations, Featured, Health & Fitness, Kids on July 1, 2011 11:11 am |
 0 Comments   Toddlers can get their down dog on at Hamilton Fish Park Library. Start the Fourth of July weekend with some free yoga at Hamilton Fish Park Library. On Friday, July 1, kids aged 12 to 36 months and their caregivers can stretch, flex, and bend while listening to stories. Little Movers yoga is led by Lashkmi Studios and … Continue reading
 Walk-a-Thon to support the LES Girls Club this Saturday This Saturday, May 14, join the walk-a-thon to support the Lower East Side Girls Club. The 5K walk begins at the PS 20 playground (Houston and Essex). Registration, coffee and muffins are at 9 a.m.; the walk begins at 9:45. The walk ends at 1st Street Park (between … Continue reading
By Bridget in Community Organizations, Featured, Health & Fitness, Kids on May 11, 2011 9:00 am |
0 Comments LoHo Realty and the New York Blood Center are sponsoring a blood drive this afternoon. It will take place from 3-9 p.m. in the East River Co-op Community Room, 477 FDR Drive. The harsh winter weather forced the cancellation of several blood donation events, meaning supplies at area hospitals are running low. Donors must be at … Continue reading
Dr. Jane Katz and Dr. Leon Katz. Photo courtesy: the Sol Goldman Y. Sunday night, eight men and women will be inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Museum. One of the honorees has deep Lower East Side roots. Here’s the scoop, via the blog, Kaplan’s Corner: Growing up on the Lower East Side … Continue reading
 February 14 is the first day for Chinatown YMCA members to register their little ones for swim lessons and other youth classes (non-member registration begins Feb. 21). Swim lessons are offered for children ages 6 months to 12 years; other youth classes, which include baketball and martial arts, are offered for ages 2 to 15. For more information about … Continue reading
There's still some time left to get outside and enjoy some gorgeous fall weather here on the Lower East Side -- before winter sets in. If you like to work out outdoors, East River Park (which is oh, SO slowly being revitalized but still relatively under utilized) is a great place to do it. We asked local ... Continue reading
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