For the Whole Community

The Houston Street Center is a community resource offering comprehensive services for the whole family. Our Tuesdays with US program provides free weekly social events and through Community Swim and Fitness, community members gain access to our state-of-the-art cardio center and competition-sized swimming pool.  The Houston Street Center even provides an exhibition space for local artists to showcase their work through Local Color. With all of these exciting programs happening 7 days a week, we've launched a Volunteer Program to help us keep up with the action. 

Tuesdays with US

Tuesdays with US is a series of FREE social events happening every Tuesday afternoon and open to anyone! From yoga to dance to fitness, games and special performances, spending your Tuesdays with US is a great way to get out and get active!

Eligibility and Contact Info

Tuesdays with US is open to everyone. For more information, please call 212-475-5008 or email TuesdayswithUS@universitysettlement.org.

Schedule

Get Tough Tuesday                                                                                                                                                         2:15-3:15 pm

Every first Tuesday of the month, join us for a free session of self-defense, yoga or other empowering activities that enhance emotional, mental and physical health.

Dancing from the HeART                                                          2:15-3:15 pm

Join us for a dance event the second Tuesday of every month . Great music, dance instruction and light refreshments provided. Themes rotate each month to include various types of music and dance.

Exercise Your Mind   

12:30-3:15 pm                                                  

Health Seminar - 12:30-2:00 Come to the Health Seminar the third Tuesday of every month and learn how to maintain your health as well as prevent common health issues that face many older adults. Following the Health Seminar is QiGong.

Explore QiGong - 2:15- 3:15  Explore Qigong every third Tuesday of the month following the Health Seminar. Through graceful movements,meditation, and controlled breathing  techniques, QiGong promotes the circulation of qi, the ancient notion of "energy flow,"  within the body, enhancing physical and emotional health.

Pump Your HeART                                                         

2:15-3:15 pm

Spend every fourth Tuesday of the month with us in our group exercise class. Work out with the help of an instructor in a welcoming group setting. The type of fitness class will vary each month. 

The Performance Project at the Houston Street Center

2:15-3:15 pm

Spend the afternoon enjoying dance, music, storytelling or theater. Presented in collaboration with The Performance Project @ University Settlement, these unique performances will take place every fifth Tuesday. Stay tuned for information about the next performance.

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Community Swim and Fitness

Get fit by working out in our facility! Through Community Swim and Fitness, community members gain access to our state-of-the art cardio center and competition-sized swimming pool. Come break a sweat or enjoy a refreshing swim. 

Eligibility and Contact Info

Community Swim: Open to all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Community Fitness: 18 and older only

For more information please call 212-475-5008

Community Swim Schedule                                                       

 Community Fitness Schedule                                                      

Fees

  Cost:  One ticket per session. See ticket prices below.

Enrollment

Download the form below. Complete and submit to University Settlement's front desk. At time of submission, you will receive an agreement form and orientation to program from one of our friendly staff members

Community Swim and Fitness Enrollment Form

If you are unable to download and print the enrollment form, please stop by University Settlement's front desk at the Houston Street Center or call 212-475-5008 to request to have forms mailed to your residence.

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Local Color

Local Color is an exhibition space located on the 2nd floor, curated collaboratively with the Chinatown YMCA. Frequently visited by people of all ages, this gallery adds to the richness and vitality of the Center through art exhibitions that provide neighborhood organizations and artists a space to showcase their work. The space is a celebration of our community and its diversity, creativity and inspiration. 

Eligibility and Contact Info

Interested in becoming Local Color's next featured artist? Call 212-475-5008 or email localcolor@universitysettlement.org. To view the current show, stop by the Houston Street Center during regular business hours and check-in at University Settlement's front desk.

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Volunteer Program 

Last year hundreds of volunteers contributed to the Houston Street Center.  From teaching a class to tutoring a child, to helping with a special event or assisting with administrative tasks, the Houston Street Center offers a wide variety of opportunities to give back.To find out how, please call 212-475-5008. 

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