Manhattan Recreation Services
Weekly Activities
Recreation programs are available to individuals 18 and older with developmental disabilities. For eligibility status, please contact us.
Transportation is not provided.
Tuesdays
5 - 6 p.m.
- Photography - Learn techniques and apply them as you photograph people, places and things. Participants critique one another's work.
- Work it out - Join group discussion on work ethics, conflict resolution and your rights and responsibilities.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Karate - Learn the skills and discipline to succeed in the martial arts.
- Relaxation - Learn breathing techniques to calm the mind, meditation to relax the body and other strategies to release stress.
- The Art of the Gentlemen - Etiquette, personal hygiene and self-esteem are just some of the traits of outstanding gentlemen. Discuss what it takes to be a gentleman.
7:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tailor Made - Learn how to sew by hand and using a sewing machine to make pillows, stuffed animals and much more.
- What’s the Forecast - Learn about the weather and its impact on the world.
- Social Disasters on the World Stage - Broad social issues, such as health care, global warming, the economy, war, hunger and AIDS, which will negatively affect all of us.
Wednesdays
5 - 6 p.m.
- Fitness @ Five - Enjoy exercising to music with low-impact aerobics.
- Video Game League - An introduction to the exciting world of video game competition.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Famous and Outstanding People - Participants will learn about the people who have influenced and shaped their lives.
- A Project a Day - Create a different work of art using ceramics, paints and fabrics.
- Sports - Play basketball, soccer, volleyball or jog a few laps around the track at the McBurney YMCA.
- Social/Sexual Relationships - Explore human sexuality and learn about the diversity of relationships in today’s world.
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Creative Approaches to Art - Express your creativity through painting, music, and other arts.
- Advanced Art - Individuals with strong art skills will work on a creative project.
- History of New York City - Learn about the most interesting and historical highlights of New York City.
Thursdays
5 - 6 p.m.
- Peer Support - Group members support each other in solving their personal problems.
- Poetry - Participants explore their inner thoughts and feelings which they might not have considered before.
- Photography - See Tuesday description.
6:30 - 7:30pm
- Karate - Same as Tuesday description.
- Improv Group - Through role playing, learn to be more assertive, listen carefully, and recognize your feelings.
- Music Extravaganza - Enjoy the music group and a variety of musical experiences, including TV and movie themes, songs from different places and musical and Broadway show tunes.
- Girls Only Club - Explore topics important to women including, fashion, beauty, love, relationships, women’s health, proper etiquette, and much more.
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Animal Planet - Explore the most fascinating creatures on earth, their habits, where they live and more.
- Crafting Made Easy - With the guidance of a talented artist, participates will create crafts which could easily be sold in retail stores.
Fridays
4:30 - 8 p.m.
- Friday Night at the Movies - Group members only go to first-run movies. After the show enjoy dinner and a critique of the film.
Saturdays
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Day in the Community - Groups take advantage of all the wonderful activities and sites of New York City. Enjoy trips to parks, museums, plays, concerts or play pool or bowl a few games. Members also explore the numerous ethnic cultures and cuisine that make the city great.
