Asphalt for Less Green

Community Center Offers Free Memberships to Downtown Seniors

Facilities at Asphalt Green on North End Avenue include a 25-yard swimming pool.

The Asphalt Green community center (located at 212 North End Avenue) is offering up to 200 free memberships to seniors who live in Battery Park City. At the October 4 meeting of the Battery Park City Committee of Community Board 1 (CB1), Karen Borsari, Asphalt Green’s senior director of external engagement, said, “we are inviting Battery Park City residents, aged 65 and up, to apply now through the end of the year.”

She added that while the free memberships will be limited to using the facility between 8am and 3pm, seniors will have full use of the pool, fitness center, and other amenities. “In addition to the regular slate of exercise classes,” she said, “we also just launched ten new senior-exclusive classes.”

An equivalent daytime membership would ordinarily cost $105 per month, plus a $99 initiation fee. “We are offering this opportunity only to Battery Park City seniors now through November 27,” Ms. Borsari said. “After that we will open to all seniors living in Community Board 1, through the end of the year.”

“When we offered free senior memberships in the past,” she noted, “it was based on a lottery. This year, it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. So, if you fill out the application and complete the paperwork, you are in.”

Facilities at the 52,000-square-foot North End Avenue campus include a 25-yard pool drenched in natural light, basketball courts, and a fully equipped fitness center.

Get more information about free Asphalt Green memberships for seniors here.

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DOWNTOWN CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 18

8am-2pm

Tribeca Greenmarket

10am

Figure al Fresco

Rector Park East

Observe and sketch the human figure. Free.

12pm-6pm

Blood Drive

6 River Terrace

Help replenish dwindling blood supplies in the tri-state area.

1pm

Bach at One

St. Paul's Chapel

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Trinity Baroque Orchestra, and conductor Avi Stein present BWV 18 and BWV 12. Free.

2pm

Elements of Nature Drawing

Rector Park East

Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. An educator will provide instruction. Materials provided. Free.

6pm

Community Board One's Quality of Life & Service Delivery Committee Livestreamed

1. Pace University construction impacts to Spruce and Gold Streets

2. First Precinct community affairs statistics and updates

3. Presentation on Arrest to Disposition

4. Right to Counsel statewide initiatives

5. WTC Health Program update and public comment deadline

6. NYC Retirees Save Medicare Advantage, supporting City Council Bill #1099

Thursday, October 19

8am-2pm

Bowling Green Greenmarket

1pm-3:30pm

Pickleball Clinic

Esplanade Plaza

Learn the basic rules, strokes, and strategy at this instructor-led clinic, followed by open play. Equipment is provided or bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Registration required. Free.

1pm

Tour of the Battery Urban Farm

The Battery

Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.

7pm

Girlfriends

McNally Jackson, 4 Fulton Street

Book reading and conversation. Emily Zhou presents Girlfriends, in conversation with Grace Byron.

7pm

Film Premiere: “Sh’ma: A Story of Survival” by Suki John

Museum of Jewish Heritage

A narrative dance film that celebrates resilience, “Sh’ma: A Story of Survival” tells the story of director/choreographer Suki John’s mother. The film screening will be followed by a conversation with Ms. John and two performers. $10 suggested donation.

Photograph © Robert Simko