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In addition to our fitness center equipped with cardio equipment, H.E.S. has a gymnasium perfect for indoor sports, an indoor Olympic-sized pool and a variety of fitness classes aimed at improving the health & wellness of adults of all ages and fitness levels.
Our fitness classes are safe, effective, and intentionally geared to leave you feeling fit, toned, strong, and motivated. Classes include cardio, core strengthening, core sculpting, stretching, and emphasis on proper form, breathing, technique, and safety.
Join our Adult Fitness classes and take advantage of our large indoor recreational facilities.
Group Ex classes:
Yoga
Tues: 10 am – 10:45 am
Wed: 7 pm – 8 pm
Learn various YOGA postures, deep breathing techniques, and gain a sense of peace and stability. This class is led by a certified instructor and all skill levels are welcome. Yoga helps achieve the following:
Zumba
Thu: 7 pm – 8 pm
Zumba is an interval-style dance fitness class that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves. Burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin-inspired dance moves.
Private Fitness Training
1-to-1 private training with intense workouts catered to your level of endurance and health. Out certified instructors are committed to assisting you on your journey to a healthy lifestyle. Exercises will take place in our indoor climate controlled weight room and gymnasium.
Exclusive to members
Adult Swim Classes
The H.E.S. Learn To Swim program is Canarsie’s largest provider of year-round swimming lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Classes are held in our heated Olympic-sized pool. For more info, click here.
NEW: Triple Threat 3 on 3 Basketball League
Started by a group of loyal basketball enthusiasts, the league had a successful first season this spring at the H.E.S. and will start a new season this fall.
Open Pickleball
Mon & Wed: 8 am – 12 pm
Fri: 12 pm – 3 pm
Fun, social and friendly, pickleball has become a popular sport all across the United States. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
The H.E.S. has full-size Pickeball regulation courts in our climate controlled indoor gymnasium for recreational and league play.
In addition to Open Pickleball, hours are reserved for Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Paddleball, Racquetball and Ping Pong in our large indoor gymansium. Look at our full Gym Schedule for times.
For more Adult Fitness Program information by phone, call Sports and Fitness at 718.241.3000 ext. 140 or email sports@thehes.org.
The Sunday Adult Recreation Program supports adults living with developmental disabilities. Activities include promoting independence lessons, art therapy, meditation time, adaptive yoga, community outings, social events and more. This program also supports participants with opportunities to make friends, learn life skills and provides respite for their family caregivers.
Sundays | 11 am – 3 pm
Eligibility Criteria:
Please note, an intake/family support meeting is a required enrollment step to confirm eligibility for this service. Begin applying today here.
For more information about the Sunday Adult Recreation Program, email disabilityservices@thehes.org or call (718) 241-3000 ext.133 or (718) 241-3000 ext. 143.
In addition to our fitness center equipped with cardio equipment, H.E.S. has a gymnasium perfect for indoor sports, an indoor Olympic-sized pool and a variety of fitness classes aimed at improving the health & wellness of adults of all ages and fitness levels.
Our fitness classes are safe, effective, and intentionally geared to leave you feeling fit, toned, strong, and motivated. Classes include cardio, core strengthening, core sculpting, stretching, and emphasis on proper form, breathing, technique, and safety.
Join our Adult Fitness classes and take advantage of our large indoor recreational facilities.
Group Ex classes:
Yoga
Tues: 10 – 10:45 am
Wed: 7 pm – 8 pm
Learn various YOGA postures, deep breathing techniques, and gain a sense of peace and stability. This class is led by a certified instructor and all skill levels are welcome. Yoga helps achieve the following:
Zumba
Tues: 7 pm – 8 pm
Zumba is an interval-style dance fitness class that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves. Burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin-inspired dance moves.
Personal Fitness Training
1-to-1 personal training with intense workouts catered to your level of endurance and health. Our certified instructors are committed to assisting you on your journey to a healthy lifestyle. Exercises will take place in our indoor climate controlled Fitness Center and gymnasium.
Exclusive to members
Adult Swim Classes
The H.E.S. Learn To Swim program is Canarsie’s largest provider of year-round swimming lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Classes are held in our heated Olympic-sized pool. For more info, click here.
Triple Threat 3 on 3 Basketball League
Started by a group of members who are basketball league enthusiasts, the Triple Threat 3 on 3 League had a successful first season this past spring. The league is back in the fall.
Open Pickleball
Mon: 8 am – 2 pm
Wed: 8 am – 12 pm
Fri: 12 pm – 3 pm
Fun, social and friendly, Pickleball has become a popular sport all across the United States. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
The H.E.S. has full-size regulation Pickleball courts in our climate controlled indoor gymnasium for recreational and league play.
In addition to Open Pickleball, hours are reserved for Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Paddleball, Racquetball and Table Tennis in our large indoor gymnasium. Look at our full Gym Schedule for times.
For more Adult Fitness Program information by phone, call Sports and Fitness at (718) 241-3000 ext. 140 or email sports@thehes.org.
Thursday, September 7
Attorney General Letitia James along with Met Council Executive Director David Greenfield, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse (46th district), and Councilwoman Farah Louis (45th district) joined us for our annual Rosh Hashanah Holiday food distribution from our pantry. We had a great turnout and we can’t thank our partners and community leaders enough for sharing this wonderful experience with us.
Tuesday, July 18
The H.E.S. marched alongside family, friends and community members at the 718 Walk for Life, in honor of Nico, a young artist who was killed by gun violence in 2020.
Wednesday, July 19
@shootforthestarsfdn held their annual Pop Smoke Basketball Clinic at the H.E.S during Pop Smoke Week. Bashar (Pop Smoke) Jackson was a member of the Canarsie community and the Shoot for the Stars Foundation was created, in his memory, to support and empower young people to give life their best shot and shoot for the stars!
We want to thank everyone who came out to support and participate.
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Thank you to all of our staff and volunteers that joined us for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Together, we packed 200 containers of soup that were donated to senior homes and 200 care packages that were donated to two shelters. Along with the care packages, 128 clean coats were donated to those shelters, as well. Our Food Pantry packaged 55 boxes for pick up orders. Children created an “I Have a Dream” cloud in the Arts and Craft Center. We also had the opportunity to provide our community with free mammogram screenings in partnership with American Italian Cancer Center.
As a community we came together, served many people in our community and made an impact. We had a wonderful MLK Day.
If you are interested in other volunteer opportunities with the H.E.S., we have a robust Volunteer Program. Volunteer opportunities are open in the following departments- Food Pantry, Sports, Disability Services, After School, Early Childhood and Administrative. You can inquire about volunteer opportunities by sending an email to volunteer@thehes.org. Please join us for future community events!