Friends of Fort Hamilton Recreation Center

☀️ Today's the Day! Join Us for Our FREE 59th Anniversary Open House! 🎉

Looking for something fun to do today? Stop by the Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center and see everything we have to offer!

Be sure to check out our **outdoor activities**, including:
🏀 Adaptive Sports & Games – Fun for all ages!
🎯 NYC Parks Playmobile – Filled with free games and activities for kids and families!
Pickleball Clinics for youth and Beginners

Inside the center, enjoy FREE demo classes throughout the day, including Chair Yoga, Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Chair Fitness, Circuit Training, and Dance Fitness. Browse beautiful artwork from our talented members, meet local community partners, and learn about all the programs available with a NYC Parks Recreation Center membership.

✨ Don't miss our special Tap Dance Performance at 2:00 PM, showcasing what you can learn by joining one of our most beloved classes!

📍 Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center
9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11209
718.439.2710

This event is **FREE and open to the public**, so bring your family, invite a friend, and come discover everything Fort Hamilton has to offer. We can't wait to welcome you!

Join Us This Friday! 🎉

Celebrate the 59th Anniversary of the Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center at our FREE Open House & Membership Drive!

📅 Friday, July 10
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center
9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway, BK NY 11209
718.439.2710

Have you ever wanted to try one of our classes before becoming a member? Now's your chance! This FREE event is open to the public and is the perfect opportunity to experience our programs, meet our instructors, tour the center, and discover everything Fort Hamilton has to offer before purchasing a membership.

FREE Demonstration Classes

🕗 8:00–8:30 AM – Tabata
🕣 8:40–9:10 AM – Dance Fitness
🕤 9:20–9:50 AM – Movement with Latin Music
🕙 10:00–10:30 AM – Chair Yoga
🕥 10:35–11:05 AM – Chair Fitness
🕚 11:10–11:40 AM – Line Dancing
🕦 11:45 AM–12:15 PM – Gentle Hatha Yoga
🕧 12:20–12:50 PM – Tai Chi
🕐 12:55–1:25 PM – Baila! Dance Fitness
✨ Featured Tap Dance Demonstration

🎨 Art Room Open House

Oil Painting Displays
Watercolor Expressions
Quilting Showcase
Class Flyers & Program Information

🌳 Outdoor Activities Available All Day (Tennis Courts)

NYC Parks Play Mobile
Pickleball Clinic
Adaptive Sports

🤝 Community Partner Expo
Meet representatives from Con Edison, the 68th Precinct, Community Board 10, NIA Brooklyn Community Services, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection, Bay Ridge Pharmacy, Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso's Office, New York Life, the Department of Transportation, and more!

💚 Learn About NYC Parks Membership
Our staff will be available throughout the day to answer questions about membership options, review membership pricing, help you register, and explain the many benefits of joining. A single membership gives you access to participating NYC Parks Recreation Centers throughout the five boroughs, opening the door to fitness classes, recreation, arts programs, and so much more.

**FREE • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • ALL AGES WELCOME**

Bring your family, invite a friend, and celebrate 59 years of recreation, wellness, creativity, and community with us. We can't wait to welcome you!

A huge thank you to NIA Community Services Network, Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso, and Senator Andrew Gounardes for inviting Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center members to attend this year's Senior Prom at Dyker Beach Golf Course!

Our members had a wonderful afternoon filled with music, dancing, laughter, and great company. Events like these create meaningful opportunities for older adults to stay active, social, and connected to their community.

We are grateful for your continued support of Brooklyn's seniors and for making this special day one to remember. Thank you for helping create such a memorable experience for our members!

Kayla Santosuosso
State Senator Andrew Gounardes

Join us as we celebrate the 59th Anniversary of Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center with a special Open House & Membership Drive on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This FREE event is open to the public and is the perfect opportunity to explore everything our center has to offer! Enjoy free demo classes, meet our instructors, tour the center, view member artwork, learn about our programs, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming and active community.

Featured demonstrations include:
✨ Tap Dancing
✨ Line Dancing
✨ Baila! Latin Dancing
✨ Dance Fitness
✨ Tabata
✨ Hatha Yoga
✨ Chair Fitness & Chair Yoga
✨ Tai Chi
✨ Pickleball Clinic
✨ Table Tennis Clinic
✨ Adaptive Sports
✨️And more!

Whether you're looking to stay active, learn something new, express your creativity, or make new friends, there's something for everyone!

📍 Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center
9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11209
📞 (718) 439-2710

Bring a friend and help us celebrate 59 years of serving our community. We can't wait to welcome you! 🎈

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Golden Whisk: Cookie Showdown! 🍪🏆 What a fun (and delicious!) event filled with amazing homemade treats, friendly competition, and lots of sweet memories.

A special thank you to our neighborhood bakery café, Paneantico, for generously donating a gift card prize, and to one of our wonderful members for donating the beautiful winner’s plate!

Congratulations to Matty, our official Best Cookie Champion - who baked Smore's & Chocolate Chocolate Chip cookies! It was truly a tough decision with all of the incredible, delicious cookies everyone baked up. Thank you to all who participated, baked, tasted, and helped make this event such a success. We’re already looking forward to the next showdown!

Paneantico Bakery Cafe Inc

This past Wednesday, we had a great time at our trip to see the Brooklyn Cyclones (even if it was a little chilly!) ⚾❄️

A big shoutout to King Henry and the entire Cyclones team for always being so kind, welcoming, and making our visits extra special. Our members had an amazing time enjoying the game and the fun atmosphere.

Keep an eye out for our next Cyclones trip. 👀🥰

Fort Hamilton goes to Fort Hamilton! 🫡

We had a wonderful time at the Fort Hamilton Army Base Theater enjoying Brigadoon! 🎭

A big thank you to Narrows Community Theater for putting on another fantastic performance. Our members truly enjoyed the music, storytelling, and talent on stage. Always a great experience when we visit. We are already looking forward to the next show!

Be sure to keep a lookout for our upcoming trips and special events 👀

We had an amazing time at our Joy of Improv Workshop! 🎭👏

A huge thank you to Annemarie for bringing such fun energy to our center and introducing our members to the joy and creativity of improv. There were so many laughs and great moments throughout the class!

Interested in continuing the fun? Reach out to Annemarie for more information on her upcoming classes, locations, dates, and times!

Yesterday, the 68th Precinct stopped by our center to speak with our members about staying safe and alert during the recent jewelry scam incidents.

A big thank you for taking the time to share such important information. Your guidance, tips, and dedication to keeping our community informed and protected are truly appreciated. We are grateful for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to hosting more workshops like this to keep our members informed, alert, and up to date.