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Instructor: Jeri Mendelsohn, LCSW, Consultant, Former Executive Director and CEO of the Samuel Field Y and Central Queens Y There is often a disconnect between clinical practice, providing services, and developing proposals that fund and sustain programs. There is a commonly held belief that there are specialized skill sets that differentiate clinicians from grant writers. […]

Our BEACON program at MS 172 in Floral Park is partnering with our college access team to offer free support for students & families applying to college! Get help with your FAFSA, resume, and understanding financial aid - winter workshop schedule can be found below: For more information, email rwalker@commonpoint.org.

Join us on Monday, January 20th, for our annual MLK Day of Service by honoring the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. Events will be held at 4 Commonpoint locations: Sam Field (Little Neck) - make soup kits, assemble butterfly garden seed balls, and complete a poster art project - register hereCentral Queens (Forest Hills) […]

Join us for a Community Day at our new Bronx location (1665 Hoe Avenue) on Monday, January 20 in honor of MLK Day! Programs include: Pre-registration is requested here. For more information, contact gjohnston@commonpoint.org or 718-619-8838. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please click here.

Join us on Monday, January 20th, for a Blood Drive in partnership with NY Blood Center as part of our annual MLK Day of Service.  To learn more about donating blood and check your eligibility, please click here. Pre-registration is requested - please click here to register. For more information, contact volunteers@commonpoint.org or 732-639-1579.

We're excited to be offering a new Zumba class for adults at our Commonpoint Bay Terrace Center in Bayside on Saturdays at 10am! Join us on Saturday, January 25 for a free trial class - please click here to register. A 10 week session will begin Saturday, February 1 - cost is $282 members / […]

Commonpoint has amazing full-day childcare programs during school holidays – join us for trips and programs at our Sam Field Center in Little Neck! All days are 8am-6pm Wednesday, January 29 –  Trip to Laser Bounce Queens Cost is $70 for in house days and $90 for trip days. All students must have a packed NUT-FREE lunch with […]

Están cordialmente invitados a nuestro próximo evento de Healthy Lunch & Learn ("Lunch y Aprendizaje") este miércoles 29 de enero de 2025 a las 10:00 AM, donde organizaremos una interesante capacitación en salud mental donde nos enfocaremos en un tema muy importante: la salud mental y la prevención del suicidio. Ofreceremos la capacitación “Sé Sensible, Sé Valiente” ("Be Sensitive, Be Brave") en […]

Interested in applying to the Pre-K or 3-K program for your child born in 2021 or 2022 for fall 2025 at Commonpoint Central Queens? Join us for 3 open house information sessions to get a brief overview of the programs, answer some questions, and have a tour of the facility. Sessions will be held on: […]

Brush up on your tennis skills while playing other fun sports including soccer, pickleball, and flag football. Monday, February 17 – Friday, February 219:00am – 3:00pmCommonpoint Tennis and Athletic CenterAges 6-12 Please bring your own nut-free lunch and wear sneakers daily. Players encouraged to bring their own water and snacks. Tennis racquets can be provided if you […]

Brush up on foundational swimming skills or participate in our swim clinic designed for more advanced swimmers. This consecutive 5 day program offers 60 minutes of swimming instruction with personal attention by experience teachers. Choose from: Primary Skills (Ages 4-12)Freestyle/Backstroke Clinic (Ages 6-12) Both clinics are offered at each hour:9am-10am10am-11am11am-12pm3:30-4:30pm4:45-5:45pm Cost is $200 members / […]

Due to the snow, our free trial class has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19 – we hope to see you there! Please click here to register. We’re excited to be offering a new yoga class for adults at our Commonpoint Bay Terrace Center in Bayside on Wednesdays at 6pm! A 10 week session will begin following the […]

Are you between the ages of 18-40 and interested in FREE OSHA Construction training and licensing? Join us for our NEW OSHA construction training and certification with DYCD Connect at the Commonpoint Bronx Center! Get paid while completing your training and internship! Program begins in March, and you must complete a virtual information session to […]

Come celebrate Purim with Island Quest Day Camp! Make and take shalach manot baskets. Make one for yourselves to take home and donate one!  Join us Sunday March 9th at 1pm at either:Commonpoint Sam Field Center (58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck)Commonpoint Central Queens  (67-09 108th St, Forest Hills) The cost of the event is […]

Casino night is back! Join us on Saturday, March 15th from 7:30pm-10:30pm for our Casino Night at Central Queens. This event is $15 for current members (Central Queens, Platinum, or Summer 2025 Pool Clubs). Want to bring a friend? Registration is $35 for non-members. All Participants Must Be 21 and Older! *Childcare will be available for […]

Interested in our Commonpoint Bronx Center programs including ESOL classes, allied health and construction trainings, health & wellness programs, and more? Join us for a virtual monthly information session on all of the programs we have to offer! Our next session will be Tuesday, March 25 from 11am-1pm - you do not need to attend […]

Join us on Thursday, March 27 from 3:45pm-6:45pm at our first annual Community Women's History Day Event at the Commonpoint Bronx Center! We will have a panel discussion featuring inspiring women leaders, craft projects, networking, and dinner catered by the Commonpoint Culinary Arts Training Program. This is a community event at the Commonpoint Bronx Center (1665 Hoe Avenue, NY […]

School's out on Monday, March 31 - join us for full day youth holiday programs at Sam Field! Monday, March 31 –   In house/recreational activities at Sam Field For in house activity days, enjoy a fun-filled day with a variety of exciting activities! Get creative with art projects, Gym Games, Lego Creations, Arts and Crafts, Slime […]

School’s out on Monday, March 31 – join us for full day youth holiday programs at Central Queens! Monday, March 31 –   In house/recreational activities and swimming at Central Queens. For in house activity days, enjoy a fun-filled day with a variety of exciting activities! Get creative with art projects, Gym Games, swimming, Lego Creations, Arts […]

Join us for a free open house week from April 6-11 for a chance to try all of the sports classes we have to offer at Commonpoint Central Queens (67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills)!  Classes include:  Sports - Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Tennis, Triple Play, Bootcamp Stay N Play - Tiny Tumblers, Gym Adventurers You can register your child […]

Join us for a FREE open house on Sunday, April 6 and come find out why we are the #1 learn to swim program in Queens! Meet the instructors, see the classes, and have all of your questions answered! Sunday, April 6, 10am-2pmGateway High School (167-01 Gothic Drive, Jamaica Hills) Please choose a timeslot in […]

Join us on Sunday, April 6 at 1pm for Hoops for Heroes, a basketball tournament honoring heroes of October 7th. The Hoops for Heroes Basketball Tournament will raise funds in the name of the 2025 honoree and New York native, Omer Neutra. Registration fees and donations will go towards future Hoops for Heroes events and […]

Join us for a free open house week from April 7-11 for a chance to try all of the weekday sports classes we have to offer at Commonpoint Sam Field Center (58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck)!  Classes include Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Gaga, Flag Football, and Hip-Hop. You can register your child for one class or multiple - please specify […]

Volunteer drivers and delivery runners are needed to assist with delivering Passover meals to homebound members of the community! Opportunities are available: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, ​1:30-4pmThursday, April 10th, 2025, 10am-12pm Have a car and want to deliver meals? Sign up here.Want to accompany a driver to deliver meals? Sign up here. For more information, […]

Join us in honoring Autism Acceptance Month on April 9th, 2025 at the Commonpoint Sam FieldCenter from 6:00pm- 7:30pm for a viewing of artwork created by neurodivergent individuals. This event highlights the creativity and unique perspectives of the neurodiverse individuals in our Special Services programs. Through their art, we recognize neurodiversity, build understanding, and create […]

Brush up on your tennis skills while playing other fun sports including soccer, pickleball, and flag football. Monday, April 14 – Friday, April 189:00am – 3:00pmCommonpoint Tennis and Athletic CenterAges 6-12 Please bring your own nut-free lunch and wear sneakers daily. Players encouraged to bring their own water and snacks. Tennis racquets can be provided if you […]

Play tennis in a Round Robin Format at the Commonpoint Tennis and Athletic Center. Players will be paired up during warm-up. Required Level: 3.0 & up. Cost is $45. Click here to register. For more information, contact tennis@commonpoint.org or call 718-269-7262.

Commonpoint has amazing full-day childcare programs during school holidays – join us for trips and programs at our Sam Field Center in Little Neck! All days are 8am-6pm. April Spring Break ScheduleTuesday, April 15 –   In house/recreational activities at Sam FieldWednesday, April 16 –   In house/recreational activities at Sam FieldThursday, April 17 –   In house/recreational activities at Sam […]

Commonpoint has amazing full-day childcare programs during school holidays - join us for trips and programs at Central Queens!All days are 8am-6pm. April Spring Break ScheduleTuesday, April 15 –   In house/recreational activities and swimming at Central QueensWednesday, April 16 –   In house/recreational activities and swimming at Central QueensThursday, April 17 –   In house/recreational activities and swimming at Central […]

Brush up on foundational swimming skills or participate in our swim clinic designed for more advanced swimmers. This consecutive 3 day program offers 60 minutes of swimming instruction with personal attention by experience teachers. Choose from: Beginner (Ages 4-12)Intermediate (Ages 5-12)Advanced Freestyle/Backstroke Clinic (Ages 7-12) Both clinics are offered at each hour:11am-12pm12pm-1pm3pm-4pm4-5pm Cost is $120 […]

This consecutive 3 day program offers 60 minutes of swimming instruction with personal attention by experienced certified teachers. Brush up on foundational swimming skills or participate in our swim clinic designed for more advanced swimmers.Choose from beginner (ages 4-12), intermediate (ages 5-12), or advanced freestyle/backstroke clinic (ages 7-12). Sessions will be held from: Tuesday, April […]

Play 5 matches in a round-robin format. Players will be evaluated and paired up during warm-ups. Required Level: Adv. Beginner - Intermediate. Cost is $32. Click here to register. For more information, contact tennis@commonpoint.org or call 718-269-7262.

Join us on Thursday, April 24 for our Spring Hiring Event at the Commonpoint Jack and Shirley Silver Hub! Whether you're looking for your next big challenge or just exploring what's out there, this event is your gateway to connect with top employers, discover new roles, and expand your professional network. Please dress in business […]

*Due to the rain, this event has moved indoors across the street to the Sam Field Center - we look forward to seeing you there! Join us for our Spring Fling Festival on Saturday, April 26 from 2-4pm at the Commonpoint Sam Field Center - 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck 11362.  There will be family-friendly games, fitness demo […]

*Please note that this event is currently at capacity - if you would like to be added to our waitlist, contact sbenaderet@commonpoint.org. The wonderful musicians and performers from Project Heroes bring us their new program Rise Up: Project Heroes Independence Concert at Commonpoint Central Queens. This performance presents the powerful story of Jewish heroism with an evening […]

Cultural Humility in Healthcare: Moving Beyond Competence to Lifelong Learning Monday, April 28, 2025, 8:30AM – 10:30 AM, two contact hours Instructor: Jennifer L. Outlaw, LCSW, currently serves as a Prevention Site Director for Foster America collaborating with state child welfare jurisdictions and consulting partners in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Kentucky.  She also is Part-time Faculty […]

Join us for our first Spring Fling Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, April 30 at the Commonpoint Bronx Center! There will be food and drinks, opportunities to network, icebreaker games, and more! Come meet with Program Directors, Managers, CEO’s, Case Managers, Employment Coordinators and Job Developers, Social Workers, and more! Meet Local & Small Business […]

Summer is almost here - join us for an open house on Wednesday, April 30 from 5-7pm and come find out more about our incredible summer pool club at the Tanenbaum Family Pool! Take a tour of the facility, meet our staff, and have all of your questions answered! More open house dates will be […]

Join us for a free open house on Wednesday, May 7 at 3pm just for 4 year olds for a chance to try our soccer class at Commonpoint Central Queens (67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills)!  Please pre-register here or below - spots are limited. For more information about our sports classes, visit our website at https://www.commonpoint.org/program/childrens-sports-dance-classes-central-queens.  To […]

Commonpoint offers free ESL/ESOL classes in the Bronx for people living in NYC regardless of citizenship status! Join us this Friday, May 9 from 9am-12pm to enroll, get assessed, and choose your class - all in one day! For next steps, click here to register. Please bring some form of identification. For more information, text “ESL/ ESOL” to 201-338-0460 […]

 Join us for a free open house on Tuesday, May 13 for ages 5-11 for a chance to try our tennis classes at Commonpoint Central Queens (67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills)!   Choose from the following timeslots: 4:00-4:55 p.m. (Ages 5-7)5:00-5:55 p.m. (Ages 8-11) Please pre-register here or below - spots are limited. For more information about our sports […]

Summer is almost here - join us for an open house and come find out more about our incredible summer pool club at the Tanenbaum Family Pool! Take a tour of the facility, meet our staff, and have all of your questions answered! Open Houses will be held:Saturday, May 17 - 2pm-5pmSunday, May 18 - […]

Summer is almost here - join us for an open house and come find out more about our incredible summer pool club at the Tanenbaum Family Pool! Take a tour of the facility, meet our staff, and have all of your questions answered! Open Houses will be held:Saturday, May 17 - 2pm-5pmSunday, May 18 - […]

Transference and Countertransference: Managing Client-Worker Relationships Instructor: Instructor: Jane C. Bardavid, LCSW, Therapist, private practice; Former Director, CAPE Clinic, Samuel Field Y Transference and Countertransference have both positive and negative impact on the client-worker relationship. Transference can stall progress, and countertransference can impede the worker from adequately addressing the client’s presenting problems.  This workshop will […]

Summer is almost here - join us for an open house and come find out more about our incredible summer pool club at the Tanenbaum Family Pool! Take a tour of the facility, meet our staff, and have all of your questions answered! Open Houses will be held:Saturday, May 17 - 2pm-5pmSunday, May 18 - […]

Kick off the summer with the Youth Opportunity Hub on Saturday, May 24! Bring the wholefamily for a day filled with excitement, free resources, hair cuts & fun! Join us for exciting games and activities, food trucks and refreshments, face painting, balloon art, and more family-friendly fun. Please note that this event will be held […]

*We apologize but we have filled all of our time slots for this open house. If you are interested in joining our programs, please email aquatics@commonpoint.org. Thank you!*Join us for a FREE open house on Saturday, May 24 at Commonpoint Central Queens for children ages 0-5 and come find out why we are the #1 learn to […]

Commonpoint is hosting a baby shower for up to 100 expectant mothers in need on Tuesday, May 27 at the Queens Museum! We are delighted to invite pregnant and new mothers to a special event filled with support, education, and resources for a healthy pregnancy, the postpartum period, and beyond. This event is only for […]

We're excited to be launching membership at the Commonpoint Bronx Center! Join us for an open house on Saturday, June 7 from 1pm to 5pm to see our beautiful pool, state of the art fitness center, newly renovated gymnasium, dance studio, and more! Join us to take a tour of the facility, participate in demos of group fitness […]

Meet your future employer at our Commonpoint Bronx Center June hiring event on Wednesday, June 11! Join us for our Bronx job fair to connect with companies across industries that are hiring for open positions and expand your professional network. Industries represented include Allied health, Social Services, Construction, Retail and Food Service, Security, Technology, and […]

Join us for a celebration of Father's Day in partnership with Assembly Member Chantel Jackson on Saturday, June 14 at our Commonpoint Bronx Center! Join us for pool activities, basketball clinics, barber/manicure services, and more! Click here to RSVP. For more information, contact (718) 538-3829 or district79@nyassembly.gov.

Learn to play pickleball or brush up on your skills with our June pickleball clinic at Alley Pond! This clinic is open to beginner and advance beginner players. Cost is $45 per player. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register. If you do not have an account, please create one here. […]

Asset Based Interventions: Integrating the Creative Arts Therapies Instructors: Instructor: Jane C. Bardavid, LCSW, Therapist, private practice; Former Director, CAPE Clinic, Samuel Field Y, Jeri Mendelsohn LCSW, Consultant, Former Executive Vice-President & CEO, Samuel Field Y & Central Queens Y Art, music, dance and drama can express one’s emotional state. Creative arts can then be […]

Commonpoint has amazing full-day childcare programs during school holidays – join us for trips and programs at our Sam Field Center in Little Neck and Central Queens in Forest Hills! All days are 8am-6pmThursday, June 5 –   Trip to the Bronx ZooFriday, June 6 –   Trip to Speeding Adventure (College Point)Thursday, June 19 –   Trip to the Long […]

Join us for a Basketball Intensive Skills Clinic on Thursday, June 19 for ages 9-15! Players will focus on shooting and ball handling including training on the SHOOT-AWAY basketball training machine. Cost is $40 members / $50 non-members. Click here to register. For more information, please contact hfdesk@commonpoint.org or 718-268-5011 ext. 500.

Join us for a 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament on Thursday, June 19 for ages 9-15! Players can register as a team or individually (and will be placed on a team). Teams consist of four players and are guaranteed to play in at least two 10-minute long games. Tournament will be divided into age […]

Commonpoint is partnering with Friends of The Queensway to celebrate our smallest best friends with crafts, photo safari, hunts, fun, and a wealth of reliable facts. FOR KIDS - Learn how to build a colorful drinking station for bees and butterflies. Photo Safari, anyone? Take videos or take pictures of the many pollinators living in […]

We are so excited to be partnering with The World’s Largest Swim Lesson on Thursday, June 26th! As part of this special event, we will be hosting 30 minute swim lessons for children in level 1, 2, 3, & 4/5 at the Tanenbaum Family Pool. These lessons are done in an effort to improve water […]

Join us for Community Days at the Commonpoint Tanenbaum Family Pool (58-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362) on Friday, June 27th!  Enjoy swimming in our pool, family-friendly activities, and play pickleball, basketball, tennis, and more for just $23 per person aged 1 year and older.  Please pre-register here - if you do not have a […]

Join us for a blood drive on Sunday, June 29 at Commonpoint Central Queens with New York Blood Center! Donate blood today and save up to three lives in one hour. Please sign up for a timeslot here. For more information, email volunteers@commonpoint.org.

The Aquaflames Swim Team is a year-round USA swim program open to swimmers ages 6-18 that benefits athletes and prepares them for success during competitions. Every swimmer is encouraged to participate, work hard, display good sportsmanship and team spirit. Tryouts are for swimmers who can complete two laps of the 4 competitive strokes. If you're […]

The CAPE MIST program is offering a FREE Paper Shredding Event in the CAPE parking lot (59-28 Little Neck Parkway - on the corner of 60th avenue). Come safely shred your personal documents *this is a first come first serve basis*. To pre-register contact Leora Ellison at 718-224-0566 or via email at lellison@commonpoint.org. This event is being […]

Learn to play pickleball or brush up on your skills with our July Pickleball Clinics on Saturday, July 12 and 19! Paddles, nets and balls are provided for clinics.Level: Beginner and Advance Beginner $30 per player per Clinic Pre-registration is required here. Space is limited. For more information, please contact tennis@commonpoint.org or (718) 255-2127.

Learn to swim in our beautiful pool at the Commonpoint Bronx Center this summer and join us for an Open House on Sunday, July 13 from 4-6pm! Join us to take a tour of the pool, gym, and facility, have your questions answered about swim classes and membership, and learn more about all of our community and family-focused […]