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DIABETES RESOURCE TOOL

ALL NYC – DIABETIC RESOURCES NUTRITION RESOURCES

SERVICES OFFERED LOCATION & HOURS CONTACT INFO

1. Farmers’ Markets

Fresh fruits and vegetables available for purchase. Some markets offer free, bilingual nutrition education and cooking demonstrations (part of Stellar Farmers’ Markets Program).

Various locations throughout New York City (see contact info for more details)

877877 (text SoGood to receive info about nearby markets with address and hours of operation)

2. Eat Smart New York

Free nutrition education for individuals who qualify for/receive benefits through SNAP. ESNY provides education materials and hosts education events throughout all of New York.

Much of the information is located online. Details about in-person events and classes can be found there.

https://otda.ny.gov/programs/nutrition/

3. City Harvest This organization is dedicated to combating food waste and promoting accessibility to healthy food options. Their mobile markets, cooking classes, and nutrition education trainings offer opportunities for individuals and families to acquire healthy food and learn how to incorporate it into their diets.

Markets and classes take place at various locations throughout NYC. Specific information can be accessed through their website

Trenia Parham: (646) 412-0652 [email protected]

4. Green Carts These mobile food carts operate

Carts move through select neighborhoods in each

[email protected]

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throughout the five boroughs to bring healthy produce options to neighborhoods with limited accessibility.

borough; the map can be found online here. Hours and specific locations are dependent on cart operators.

PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS


1. Shape Up NYC

Free, drop-in fitness program that offers classes with no registration and no commitment. Membership to recreation centers are not required. Classes include dance fitness, aerobics, kickboxing, high intensity interval training, walking, jogging, running, yoga, etc.

Classes are held all throughout the week in various locations across all areas of the five boroughs. Specific info about locations and hours can be found here.

Call NYC at 311 for more details on Shape Up. Specific recreation centers and contact info can be found here.

BRONX – DIABETIC RESOURCES

DIABETES CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS


1. Diabetes Education at Lincoln

Group diabetes education classes offered for free, bilingually, on a variety of topics related to diabetes (nutrition, lifestyle tips, etc.). No

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln 234 East 149th Street Bronx, New York 10451 Room 7C Classes held every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm-3pm.

Samantha Pyser (head dietician, offers counseling): [email protected] (718) 579-5000 ext3538

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registration needed; walk-ins welcome but PCPs can refer/schedule patients if desired.

Tsae Su, RN, CDE (teaches class): [email protected] (718) 579-5197

2. Diabetes Class at Jacobi

Jacobi patients referred to Diabetes Self-Management care can participate in group discussions and one-on-one sessions. The topics depend on patient’s needs as well as reason for referral. Topics include but are not limited to: disease management, disease process, chronic/acute complications, meal planning, exercise, problem solving, medications (oral agents/insulin teaching), and monitoring blood glucose.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi 1400 Pelham Parkway South Bronx, NY 10461 Class held in Building 8, Adult Primary Care Room 4B. Individual classes held M-F from 8am-4:30pm. Group classes held every other Tuesday from 8am-4:30pm.

Sonia Roque, RN, CDE [email protected] (718) 918-3162

3. Family Weight Management at Jacobi

Program engages families in a positive, supportive and enjoyable atmosphere to promote general health and long term weight management through healthy eating habits and increased physical activity.

1440 Pelham Parkway Bronx, NY 10461 BLDG #1 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Dr. Groissman 718-918-4075

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4. Dietician and Public Health Educator at Morrisania

At patient’s request or doctor’s suggestion, patients can receive counseling from a dietician or a public health educator concerning lifestyle adjustments related to diabetes.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania 1225 Gerard Avenue Bronx, NY 10452 Open M-R from 7:30am-8pm F 7:30am-5pm Sat 8:30am-5pm Dietician has evening shift on Tuesday, Public Health Educator works from 8am-4pm.

Medical Affairs: (718) 960-2777

5. Diabetes Workshop at Cumberland

Free workshops led by nurses concerning diabetes management and hypertension management. Open to the public, no referral needed. Nutritionists available 1-2 times a week, clinical pharmacists offer education on medications, podiatrists and ophthalmologists also on staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland 100 North Portland Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 Classes held most Mondays from 10am-12pm. Call for details on location and date of next workshop.

Diabetes Planned Care: 718-260-1890

6. Nutrient Education and Weight Management Classes at North Central Bronx

Programs help patients learn how to take control of their diet and their weight with these classes covering nutrition and exercise topics.

NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx 3424 Kossuth Avenue Bronx, NY 10467 Room 3B-05 Nutrient education takes place M-F, 9am-5pm while Weight Management operates Wednesday 9am-5pm.

Petula Anderson [email protected] (718) 515-1434

NUTRITION RESOURCES


1. Farmers Market at Jacobi

Fresh produce for sale

1440 Pelham Parkway Bronx, NY 10461 BLDG #1

Jacobi Medical Center: 718-918-7470

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Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am-5pm



1. Barefoot Dancing

Free dancing class Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park. Thursdays from 6:30pm-8pm

Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy, ABADA-Capoeira Bronx: 718-430-1890 [email protected]

2. Van Cortlandt Track Club

Free group running Van Cortlandt Stadium in Van Cortlandt Park at West 242nd Street and Broadway. Saturdays from 8am-9:30am

Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy: 718-430-1890 [email protected]

3. Fitness in the Park

Free sessions of light exercise

Stars and Stripes Playground in Seton Falls Park, every Saturday from 9am-11:30am

917-754-0463 [email protected]

4. New York Road Runners Open Run

Free weekly runs/walks in parks across the five boroughs

Crotona Park, Sundays at 9am. St. Mary’s Park, Saturdays at 9am. Soundview Park, Saturdays at 9am.

NYRR: [email protected]

5. Recreation Centers

NYC Parks and Recreation Department maintains many facilities dedicated to fitness and physical activity. These recreation centers offer exercise equipment, fitness and dance classes, gymnasiums, indoor tracks, indoor pools,

1. Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street. Open Monday-Friday from 9am-9:45pm, Saturday from 9am-4:45pm.

2. St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Avenue. Open M-F from 9am-8:45pm, Sat from 9am-4:45pm.

3. St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 St. Ann’s Avenue. Open M-F from

1. Center Management: (718) 860-5544

2. Center Management: (718) 367-3657 (718) 367-3658


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and sports programs. Annual membership is $150 for adults ages 25-61 for access to all facilities, while membership to facilities without indoor pools goes for $100. Six month memberships are $75 for all centers and $50 for centers without pools. For people aged 18-24 or above 61 years old, annual membership is $25.

8am-10pm, Sat-Sun from 8am-4pm

4. West Bronx Recreation Center, 1527 Jesup Avenue. Open M-F from 8am-9:30pm, Sat from 8am-4pm.

5. Owen Dolen Recreation Center, 2551 Westchester Avenue. Open M-F from 9am-9pm, Sat from 9am-5pm.

6. Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East. Open M-F from 8am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun from 8am-4pm.


5. Center Management: (718) 829-0156 or (718) 822-4202


BROOKLYN – DIABETIC RESOURCES DIABETES CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS


1. Diabetes class at ENY

Six week course where diabetic patients at ENY can learn about diabetes, Hemoglobin A1c, healthy eating, exercise, etc. Staffed with CDE, doctors, occasional visits from podiatrists, social workers, nutritionists, ophthalmologists, etc.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York 2094 Pitkin Ave Classes meet every Wednesday from 9am-12pm.

Sharon Graham, RN E-mail: [email protected] Phone Number: (718) 240-0496

2. Diabetes Self-Management Education

The Diabetes Resource Center at Kings County

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings Country Diabetes Resource Center

Suzette Williams, NP 347-386-6230


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Program at Kings County

provides a six-week diabetes self-management program along with nutrition and cooking classes. Patients are educated on diabetes risk factors and disease management methods through culturally sensitive education material, brochures, and video tapes. Education is provided in both group and individual settings in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Referral from primary care provider with lab information about HbA1c and lipids needed prior to starting class (this info can be brought at the beginning of class or the PCP can fax it to the provided fax number).

451 Clarkson Avenue B-Building, 9th Floor B-9222 Brooklyn, NY 11203 Classes held Wednesdays from 10am-12pm and Thursdays from 10am-12pm and 6pm-8pm. Appointments can be made for Saturdays.

[email protected] Diabetes Resource Center Phone Number: 718-613-8120 Fax number: 718-613-8209

3. Diabetes Workshops at Coney Island Hospital

Workshops cover a range of topics to help individuals learn how to manage their diabetes.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island 2601 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11235 2nd Floor Conference Center Classes offered from 10am-11am on the last Friday of each month (except for 12/14/18).

Coordinator: Moon 718-616-5122

4. Diabetes Management

Group diabetes education covering

NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull

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Classes at Woodhull

topics including health lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise

760 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 1pm-3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9am-11am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Registered Dietitian/CDE (718) 963-2797 [email protected]

5. Diabetes Support Group at New York – Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Free support group for any individuals living with diabetes or who have received a pre-diabetes diagnosis. Topics change by week and range from coordination with healthcare providers to mental health to vitamins and supplements, etc.

New York – Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital 506 Sixth Street Buckley 8 Conference Room Brooklyn, NY 11215 Held on the last Thursday of the month (exceptions for November and December; call for more info) from 5pm-6pm

Diabetes Education and Resource Center Phone Number: 718-246-8603

NUTRITION RESOURCES


1. Farm to Preschool

Locally grown fruits and vegetables are brought to select NYC preschools, where nutrition education and on-site food demonstrations concerning recipe preparation and benefits of fruits and vegetables is also provided.

Inner Force Tots 1181 E New York Ave on Fridays 3pm-6pm

Inner Force Tots Learning Center: 718-221-1246



1. The Rise, NYC Free group fitness classes featuring body circuit training and hill running

Body circuit training at Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park North every Tuesday at 6:30am.

The Rise, NYC: [email protected]


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Hill running at Williamsburg Bridge every Friday at 6:30am



- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Tuesdays at 7pm. - Canarsie Park, Saturdays at 9am. - Highland Park, Saturdays at 9am. - Shore Road Park, Saturdays at 9am. - Marine Park, Sundays at 9am.


3. Club Fit Yoga Free outdoor yoga class. Mats provided for temporary use

- Garden of Hope 392 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Saturdays from 10am-11am - Jane Bailey Memorial Garden 327 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Saturdays from 10am-11am

New York Restoration Project: 212-333-2552 [email protected]


NYC Parks and Recreation Department maintains many facilities dedicated to fitness and physical activity. These recreation centers offer exercise equipment, fitness and dance classes, gymnasiums, indoor tracks, indoor pools, and sports programs. Annual membership is $150 for adults ages 25-61 for access to all facilities, while membership to facilities without indoor pools goes for

1. Brownsville Recreation Center, 1555 Linden Boulevard. Open M-F from 7:30am-10pm, Sat-Sun from 8am-5pm.

2. Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway. Open M-Sat from 9am-5pm

3. McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street. Open M-F from 7am-9:45pm, Sat from 9am-4:45pm.

4. Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue. Open M-F from 7am-9:30pm, Sat from 7am-5:30pm, Sun from 10am-5:30pm.





5. Center Management: (718) 722-3211 or

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$100. Six month memberships are $75 for all centers and $50 for centers without pools. For people aged 18-24 or above 61 years old, annual membership is $25.

5. Red Hook Recreation Center, 155 Bay Street. Open M-F from 6am-8pm, Sat from 8am-4pm.

6. St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place. Open M-F from 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun from 8am-4pm.

7. Sunset Park Recreation Center, 7th Avenue at 43rd Street. Open M-F from 6am-9pm, Sat-Sun from 8am-4pm.

(718) 722-7105



MANHATTAN – DIABETIC RESOURCES DIABETES CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS


1. Diabetes Classes at Renaissance

Month long program consisting of four classes. First class covers what diabetes is, myths, risk factors, etc. Second class is nutrition, discussing diet management, blood sugar, carbs, proteins, fats, etc. Third class discusses blood pressure, A1c, cholesterol, hypo- and hyperglycemia, taking sugar levels, and management skills. Fourth is long-term complications (eyes, kidneys, feet, etc.), exercise, and smoking cessation. If there’s a fifth class, it is a support group;

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Sydenham 264 West 118th Street New York, NY 10026 Classes held every Tuesday from 10am-12pm (but none offered in August).

Desta Arnold, MS, RD, CDE. [email protected] (212) 932-6648 Only accessible Tues 9am-5pm, Thurs 11am-7pm, and Fri 9am-5pm


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sometimes dentist or social worker will attend. Classes are free and open to the public, walk-ins permitted. Patients are advised to attend/stay for each of the four classes.

2. Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Education and Support Group at Metropolitan

Weekly education and support group, participant driven with activities ranging from cooking demos, exercise with personal trainers, discussions about interventions to reduce cholesterol, etc. Groups are free, no referral needed.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan 1901 First Avenue New York, NY 10029 OPD building, Room N-355 Groups held every Wednesday from 1pm-2pm.

Melissa Keeney [email protected] 212-423-7591

3. Diabetes Classes at Bellevue Hospital

Classes offer education on important diabetes topics, ranging from nutrition to medication management to testing, and so on. Referral through primary care.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue 462 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 2nd Floor, Ambulatory Care Unit Classes held every Friday at 10am.

Diabetes Educators: Olubunmi Sonubi 2125621583 Annielyn Nilo 2125621589

4. Diabetes Support Group at Harlem Hospital

Free support group for anyone with questions or concerns about diabetes. Event is open to the public.

Harlem Hospital Center Ronald H. Brown Building 46th West 137th St (between Lenox and Fifth Avenues) 4th Floor, Conference Room 4-083 Thursdays, 1pm-2pm

Jennifer Perry [email protected] 212-939-8186



1. Summer on the Hudson

An ongoing series of free classes in yoga, Pilates,

Located at Riverside Park or West Harlem Piers. Some classes

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dance, tai-chi, and other fitness activities

meet weekly, others appear infrequently. The full schedule can be found here.

2. Yoga in the Battery

Free yoga class Woodland Lawn in The Battery. Wednesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm and Sundays from 11:30am-12:30pm

The Battery Conservancy: 212-344-3491 [email protected]

3. Bryant Park Pilates

Free Pilates class Bryant Park. Mondays at 7:30am

Bryant Park Corporation: 212-719-3499

4. Bryant Park Tai Chi

Free tai chi class Bryant Park. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30am-8:30am


5. Bryant Park Yoga

Free yoga class Bryant Park. Tuesdays from 10am-11am and Thursdays 6pm-7pm


6. Bryant Park Fencing

Free fencing class (must be 16+ years)

Bryant Park. Fridays at 1:30pm


7. Moves With Limόn Dance

Free dance exercise class Bryant Park. Saturdays at 10am


8. Tai Chi Free tai chi class The High Line at 23rd St. Every other Tuesday from 9:30am-10:30am

Friends of the High Line: 212-206-9922 [email protected]

9. Yoga Flow Free yoga class. Mats and blocks provided only to the first 20 participants.

Hudson Park Fountains in Hudson Park Every Saturday from 10am-11am

Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen BID: 212-239-1619 [email protected]

10. Free Yoga at Garibaldi Plaza

Free yoga class. Mats not provided

Garibaldi Plaza in Washington Square

Washington Square Park

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Park. Wednesdays from 8:30am-9:30am

Conservancy: 212-396-5873 [email protected]

11. Free Tai Chi at Garibaldi Plaza

Free tai chi class Garibaldi Plaza in Washington Square Park. Every Tuesday from 8:30am-9:30am

Washington Square Park Conservancy: 212-396-5873 [email protected]

12. Yoga in the Park Free yoga class. Mats not provided

Randall’s Island Park. Sunken Meadow Picnic Area every Tuesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm East River Picnic Area every Thursday from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Randall’s Island Park Alliance: 212-830-7722

13. Yoga Free yoga class. Mats not provided

Pats Lawn in Inwood Hill Park. Every Tuesday from 6:30pm-8pm

Bread and Yoga: 212-569-4112

14. Family Yoga Free yoga class for parents and kids of all ages

Pats Lawn in Inwood Hill Park. Every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:15pm

Bread and Yoga: 212-569-4112

15. Fitness Boot Camp

Ruel Davis leads a free exercise class meant to challenge and elevate

Hudson Park Fountains in Hudson Park. Every Wednesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen BID: 212-239-1619 [email protected]

16. Outdoor Exercise with Nancy Bruning

Free fitness walks that utilize stairs, benches, and retaining walls for additional exercises

- Fort Tryon Park every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30am-8:30am and every Saturday from 8:30am-9:30pm

Nancy Bruning: 646-318-8344 [email protected]

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- Central Park every Tuesday from 10am-11am

17. Free Community Rowing at Pier 40

Free and open rowing on the Hudson River. Introductions to rowing are offered along with several hours of free roaming.

Pier 40 on Houston Street and the Hudson River Greenway. Sundays from 12pm-6pm

Village Community Boathouse: 212-229-2059 [email protected]

18. The Rise, NYC Free group fitness classes featuring high intensity interval training and core body boot camp.

High intensity interval training at Washington Square Park every Monday at 6:30am. Core body boot camp at Bryant Park every Wednesday at 6:30am.


19. The Sweat Sessions

Free fitness classes consisting of a variety of modalities including yoga, boot camp, dance cardio, boxing, pilates, and more. Classes vary from day to day.

Hudson River Park’s 14th Street Park. Three different classes are held every Tuesday from 6pm-6:45pm, 7pm-7:45pm, and 8pm-8:45pm

Meatpacking District Organizers: [email protected] RSVPs for Sweat Sessions: https://thesweatsessions.splashthat.com/#rsvp

20. The Most Informal Running Club, Ever

This group hosts casual, judgment-free runs that vary in length from 2 miles to 10 miles, but participants are encouraged to run however much they’re comfortable with. Runs conclude with brunch. The Club also hosts track workouts and tempo runs consisting of warm-up

Brunch runs meet at the upstairs café at Whole Foods at Union Square every Saturday morning at 10am. Track workouts are held at the East River Track every Monday night at 7pm. Tempo Runs begin at Jack Rabbit Sports in Union Square every Thursday at 7pm.

The Most Informal Running Club, Ever: [email protected]

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runs, endurance drills, and cool-down runs.

21. Club Fit Yoga Free outdoor yoga class. Mats provided for temporary use.

- 3725 10th Ave, New York, NY 10034. Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm - Morris Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY 10032. Thursdays 6pm-7pm - Target East Harlem Community Garden 415 East 117th Street, New York, NY, 10035. Saturdays 10am-11am

New York Restoration Project: 212-333-2552 [email protected]



Inwood Hill Park, Saturdays at 9am Morningside Park, Saturdays at 9am


23. Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym

The Axis Project is dedicated to motivating people with physical disabilities to stay active and lead healthy lives. They host open games of Wheelchair Basketball and invite people to come play, practice, and learn.

Hansborough Recreation Center 35 W 134th St New York, NY 10037 Fridays from 10am-12pm

Christopher Noel: 646-632-7344 [email protected]

24. Citibikes These rental bikes allow individuals a healthier way to travel through the city, turning commuting into an opportunity to exercise regularly. Day passes for an unlimited number of 30 minute rides cost $12, 3-day passes for an unlimited number of 30 minute rides cost $24, and

Docking stations located all throughout Manhattan and Western Brooklyn. Citibikes operate 24/7, but rides only last for 30 minutes (or 45 minutes if one purchases annual membership)

Citibike Help: 1-855-245-3311

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annual memberships for unlimited 45 minute rides cost $163 per year.


NYC Parks and Recreation Department maintains many facilities dedicated to fitness and physical activity. These recreation centers offer exercise equipment, fitness and dance classes, gymnasiums, indoor tracks, indoor pools, and sports programs. Annual membership is $150 for adults ages 25-61 for access to all facilities, while membership to facilities without indoor pools goes for $100. Six month memberships are $75 for all centers and $50 for centers without pools. For people aged 18-24 or above 61 years old, annual membership is $25.

1. Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center, 80 Catherine Street. Open M-F 8am-8:45pm, Sat 9am-4:45pm.

2. Asser Levy Recreation Center, Asser Levy Place. Open M-F from 6:30am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun from 8am-4:45pm.

3. Chelsea Recreation Center, 430 West 25th Street. Open M-F from 6:30am-10pm, Sat-Sun from 8am-4pm.

4. Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, 232 West 60th Street. Open M-F from 6:30am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun from 8am-4pm.

5. Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, 128 Pitt Street. Open M-F from 9am-9pm, Sat from 9am-4pm.

6. Hansborough Recreation Center, 35 West 134th Street. Open M-F









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from 6:30am-9:15pm, Sat from 8:30am-4:15pm.

7. Highbridge Recreation Center, 2301 Amsterdam Avenue. Open M-F from 9am-9pm, Sat from 9am-5pm.

8. J Hood Wright Recreation Center, 351 Fort Washington Avenue. Open M-F from 9am-8:30pm, Sat from 9am-4:30pm.

9. Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, 85 Bradhurst Avenue. Open M-F from 8am-9pm, Sat from 9am-5pm.

10. Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, 18 Mount Morris Park. Open M-F from 8:30am-9pm, Sat from 9am-4pm.

11. Recreation Center 54, 348 East 54th Street. Open M-F from 6:30am-9:30pm, Sat from 8am-4pm.

12. Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, 2180 1st Avenue. Open M-F from






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9am-9:30pm, Sat from 8am-3:30pm.

13. Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 3 Clarkson Street. Open M-F from 7am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun from 9am-4:30pm.

QUEENS – DIABETIC RESOURCES DIABETES CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS


1.Diabetes support group at Queens Hospital

Free support groups for people to ask questions, stay engaged in their health, and learn about various topics related to diabetes including healthy eating, exercise, traveling, kidney disease, etc. Sometimes speakers attend. Groups are free and open to the public, but they are also intended to bring people into the Queens Hospital for treatment and one-on-one counseling with doctors and dieticians. Still, individuals may attend the support group without necessarily being members of the facility. PCP referral is needed for treatment and counseling

NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens 82-68 164th Street Jamaica, NY 11432 Sessions room A540 (next to her office). English groups meet once a month, every fourth Thursday at 2pm. Spanish groups meet once a month, every second Wednesday at 10am.

Hildegarde Payne [email protected] 718-883-3172


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2. Diabetes Classes at Elmhurst Hospital

Patients at Elmhurst can be referred by their PCPs to make an appointment for a group class. At these classes, they review what stages the patients are at, give general information, and dedicate time to presentations and the sharing of experiences. Classes are taught in English and in Spanish. In addition, Elmhurst also has CDE, dieticians, and endocrinologists who can offer counseling and education to patients with PCP referrals.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst 79-01 Broadway Elmhurst, NY 11373 Building: D-155 Classes held every Friday in English from 8:30am-10am and in Spanish from 10am-11:30am and 1:30pm-3pm.

Eva Maraj: 718-396-6819 Yessenia Cosme: 718-334-1019



1. Zumba Free Zumba class Little Bay Park hockey rink every Wednesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Northeast Queens Parks: 718-352-4793 [email protected]

2. Fitness Walk Self-guided walking tour from Fort Totten Front Gate to Joe Michaels Mile and back (approximately two miles)

Fort Totten Front Gate in Fort Totten Park. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-10am


3. Yoga Free yoga class Little Bay Park hockey rink every Friday from 10am-11am


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4. Vinyasa Yoga Free yoga classes in a serene artistic setting. Mats not provided

Socrates Sculpture Park Saturdays at 9:30am and 11:am, Sundays at 10am


5. Tai Chi Free Tai Chi class Socrates Sculpture Park every Sunday from 11am-12pm


6. Lululemon Summer of Yoga

Free yoga class LIC Landing Events Space in Hunter’s Point South Park. Every Saturday from 10am-11am

[email protected]

7. Alley Pond Adventure Course

Ropes course meant to stimulate the body and the mind as well as improve team skills. Course is free on Sundays. Must have valid ID and sneakers to participate.

Alley Pond Park Adventure Center in Alley Pond Park. Free every Sunday from 10am-12pm

Urban Park Rangers: 718-217-4685

8. Waterfront Yoga

Free yoga class Hunter’s Point South Park. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-8pm

Hunter’s Point Park Conservancy: [email protected]

9. Yoga on the Beach

Free yoga class. Mats/towels not provided

Beach 108th St in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk. Every Saturday from 8:15am-9:15am


10. The Rise, NYC Free group fitness classes aerobic, full-body workouts

MacDonald Park in Forest Hills every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30am




Astoria Park, Saturdays at 9am. Cunningham Park, Sundays at 9am. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Thursdays at 7pm.



NYC Parks and Recreation Department maintains

1. Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40

1. Center Management:

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many facilities dedicated to fitness and physical activity. These recreation centers offer exercise equipment, fitness and dance classes, gymnasiums, indoor tracks, indoor pools, and sports programs. Annual membership is $150 for adults ages 25-61 for access to all facilities, while membership to facilities without indoor pools goes for $100. Six month memberships are $75 for all centers and $50 for centers without pools. For people aged 18-24 or above 61 years old, annual membership is $25.

Fowler Avenue. Open M-F from 6am-10pm, Sat from 9am-5pm, Sun from 8am-4pm.

2. Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool and Rank, Avery Avenue and 131 Street. Open M-F from 6am-10pm, Sat from 9am-10pm, Sun from 9am-8pm.

3. Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, 93-29 Queens Boulevard. Open M-F from 8am-10pm, Sat from 9am-5pm.

4. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177th St and Baisley Boulevard. Open M-F from 8am-10pm, Sat from 9am-5pm.

5. Sorrentino Recreation Center, 18-48 Cornaga Avenue. Open M-F from 9am-10pm, Sat from 9am-5pm.

(718) 353-7853





STATEN ISLAND – DIABETIC RESOURCES DIABETES CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

SERVICES OFFERED LOCATION & HOURS

CONTACT INFO

1. Counseling at Richmond University Medical Center

CDC-approved classes are mostly prevention based, but still informative.

Richmond University Medical Center

Gail DeGannes-Hoyte RN CDE. 718-818-7117

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They offer hemoglobin A1C testing for immediate medication management. Gail also offers 1 on 1 counseling and expressed a desire to begin diabetes management group classes soon.

355 Bard Ave Staten Island, NY 10310

2. Diabetes Workshop w/ Community Health Action of Staten Island

This organization offers a six week program on diabetes management that also provides incentives such as free healthy lunch, metrocards, and gift cards for continued attendance.

56 Bay St, 4th Floor Staten Island, NY 10301 Wednesdays from 11:30am – 2pm Next sessions will be July 18th – August 29th, 2018 (contact Dianna Diaz for information on future sessions)

Dianna Diaz 929-353-1947 or 718-808-1415 [email protected]

NUTRITION RESOURCES


CONTACT INFO

1. Staten Island Food Pantry

Food pantry offers healthy food as well as diabetes and blood pressure screenings.

2134 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10302 Tue: 10am-2pm Wed: 12pm-4pm Fri: 2pm-6pm Sat: 10am-2pm

718-808-1840



CONTACT INFO

1. Evening Group Hike and Trail Run

Free group hikes and runs through

Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood

Greenbelt Conservancy: 718-667-2165

mailto:[email protected]

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the trails at Greenbelt Nature Center. Hikes and runs cover approximately five miles.

Root Valley 700 Rockland Ave. Hikes are on Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm, runs are from 7pm-8pm



Silver Lake Park, Sundays at 9am. Conference House Park, Sundays at 9am.


3. Recreation Centers NYC Parks and Recreation Department maintains many facilities dedicated to fitness and physical activity. These recreation centers offer exercise equipment, fitness and dance classes, gymnasiums, indoor tracks, indoor pools, and sports programs. Annual membership is $150 for adults ages 25-61 for access to all facilities, while membership to facilities without indoor pools goes for $100. Six month memberships are $75 for all centers and $50 for centers without pools. For

1. Faber Park Recreation Center, Faber Street & Richmond Terrace. Open T-F from 12:30pm-8:30pm, Sat from 10am-6pm.

2. Greenbelt Recreation Center, Brielle Avenue (between Walcott Avenue and Rockland Avenue, across from Sea View Hospital). Open M-F from 6:30am-8:30pm, Sat-





mailto:[email protected]

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people aged 18-24 or above 61 years old, annual membership is $25.

Sun from 8am-3pm.

3. Lyons Pool Recreation Center, Murray Hulbert Avenue. Open M-F from 6:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun from 6:30am-3pm.

4. Ocean Breeze Track and Field Athletic Complex, 625 Father Capodanno Boulevard. Open M-F from 6am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun from 8:30am-3:30pm.

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