Village Sports
registration for second session youth tennis lessons
Registration for the second session of the Recreation Department's youth tennis lessons is ongoing and all classes are rapidly filling. This twelve week session begins in January and is open to children ages 4-18 who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Do not wait until the last minute, please visit the Recreation Office in Village Hall for information or to register for a class.
adult swim at adelphi
The Recreation Department's adult swim program will begin on Monday, October 16th at Adelphi's indoor pool located in Woodruff Hall. This free program is open to any adult resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City, aged 18 or older. The pool is open for lap swimming on Mondays through Thursdays in one hour time blocks at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Anyone interested in this program must sign up through the Recreation Office. You must register each day you would like to swim by calling the Recreation Office at 465-4075. No reservations will be taken ahead of time and space is limited.
adult programs at the field house
The Recreation Department's Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Monday, October 16th, according to the following schedule:
Mondays 7:30 - 10 pmMen's Open Basketball
Men's Over 40 Basketball
Tuesday7:30 - 10 pmMen's Over 30 Basketball
Wednesday7:30 - 10 pmMen's Open Basketball
Men's Over 40 Basketball
Thursday7:30 - 10 pmAdult Volleyball
8:30 - 10 pmAdult Soccer
These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school. All programs listed are free of charge and strictly "pick up". A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.
yoga classes offered
Our fall session of yoga will begin the week of October 2nd. Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor has designed classes with all ages in mind. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City is invited to join these relaxing classes. The description of our classes is listed below:
YogaDoesit 1 (for relaxation and good health)
In this "gentle yoga" class, we'll explore and discover how simple yoga postures and breath work help to relieve stress, tension and improve flexibility and straighten muscles. Since yoga has been found to benefit everyone including seniors, those with back problems, headaches, sleeping problems and other medical challenges, all are welcome. So if you want to relax the mind/relax the body and learn more about yoga, please join us in this gentle yoga class. Bring a sticky mat, wear comfortable clothes and come to relax and even have some fun. Other props will be suggested at the first class. (this class was formerly Yoga over 50)
YogaDoesit 2 (For relaxation and fitness)
In Yoga Does II, we'll explore and discover the many benefits of yoga. Yoga postures and breath work help to relieve stress and tension as well as straighten muscles and improve flexibility. This class will include more challenging postures (than YogaDoesit I). So if you are looking for a good workout as well as a way to relax the mind/relax the body, please join us. Bring a sticky mat, wear comfortable clothes. Other props will be suggested at the first class.
The course schedule is as follows:
MondaysAll Level Yoga10:30 a.m.
MondaysYogaDoesit 2 7:45 p.m.
ThursdaysYogaDoesit 111:30 a.m.
Each 10 ten week course will cost $50 and each class is 55 minutes long. All classes are held in Cluett Hall at St. Paul's. To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation Office in Village Hall.
aerobic classes at cluett hall
Aerobic classes are held in St. Paul's Cluett Hall according to the following schedule:
Monday8:15 a.m. taught by Pat Kennedy
Wednesday8:15 a.m.taught by Pat Kennedy
Thursday8:15 a.m.taught by Pat Kennedy
Thursday7 p.m.taught by Joy Cody
Sunday6:45 p.m.taught by Joy Cody
Our instructors are up to date on the latest moves to keep you interested while exercising. Pat and Joy have years of experience and can show the individual how to modify the exercises to their levels.
To attend a single class, you only need to show on a given day and pay $4.00. If you would like to attend regularly, then we have 20 class passes that cost $60, a savings of $1.00 per class. For further information, please visit Cluett Hall or call Grace at 742-4905 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.