Village Sports
letters to santa and candy contest

Tis the season to send your letters to Santa and the Recreation Department will help speed up the process. A special "Santa's Mailbox" will be available in the Village Hall Lobby from December 4th through December 20th. Children can drop their letters in the mailbox and Santa will send them a reply. All letters must be received by 4 p.m. on December 20th in order to insure a reply. All letters must contain a legible address and no postage is necessary.

While dropping off their letters to Santa, children can make a chance at guessing the amount of candy contained in the decorated jar located near the mailbox. Drop your guess in the mailbox along with your letter by December 20th and the child with the closest guess wins!

HOLIDAY SHOW AND A SPECIAL SURPRISE

Put your family in the holiday mood and enjoy a delightful morning program of holiday magic performed by Bill White Productions and a special visit from Santa. Our show will take place on Saturday, December 9th at 10 a.m. in Cluett Hall. Admission to this performance is a wrapped gift valued at $8 which would be suitable for a child aged 4 to 10. Gifts will be collected at the door and redistributed by Santa at the conclusion of the performance.

ELEMENTARY PROGRAM IN THE FIELD HOUSE

The Recreation Department is pleased to announce that once again this winter we will run an after school gym program in St. Paul's Field House for children in grades 3-5 who are residents of the Village of Garden City. The free program will begin the week of December 4th and will be held according to the following schedule:

Boys in grades 3-6Mondays from 3:30 - 6 p.m.

Girls in grades 3-5Fridays from 3:30 - 6 p.m.

Sneakers are required for this program. Our gym program will provide the children an opportunity to participate in hockey, basketball and other gym activities in a structured setting. Supervision will be provided by Rich Anderson and the recreation staff.

Please note: Parents are expected to be on time for pick up. Please come down to the field house to pick up your child.

MEN'S BASKETBALL ON SATURDAYS

The Recreation Department will begin its Saturday morning Men's Basketball Program this Saturday, December 2nd in the Garden City Middle School's south gym. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon and is open to men aged 19 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The games are strictly "pick up" and entry is free. Proof of residency is needed to enter. For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

adult tennis lessons during the winter

The Recreation Department offers adult tennis lessons in ten week sessions. Our lessons are open to all adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City and are offered at various times during the day and on the weekends.

If you are interested in lessons for the upcoming fall season which begins the week of January 21 st, please fill out an interest form at the Garden City Recreation Office in Village Hall not later than December 20 th. Classes will be put together according to ability and day desired on a first come, first serve basis. You will be contacted by our tennis pro, Carrie Strum, to confirm your class.

The cost of this 10 week, one hour program will be $199. Payment must accompany this interest form. Please make checks payable to "Inc. Village of Garden City."

Adult Ultimate Workout - This 1 1/2 hr. workout is for the experienced tennis player who wants to hone their skills. It is held on Saturdays from 10 - 11:30 a.m. This program will be offered in 10 week sessions with a start date of January 20 th. The cost of the session is $200.

To register for this program, please visit the Recreation Office in Village Hall.

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.

interview dates for summer pool employment

The Recreation Department is announcing the start of interviews for summer jobs at the Garden City Pool. If you enjoy being outdoors and are willing to make a commitment to being a part of a team that works hard to provide quality facilities for our residents, we'd like to meet you!

If you are presently a high school junior or older and are looking for a great summer job, stop in the Recreation Office in Village Hall, pick up an application, and sign up for an interview.

Reminder: even if you were employed by the pool last year, you are still required to reapply and be interviewed for the upcoming pool season. Interviews will be conducted at Village Hall on the following dates:Wednesday, December 27

Saturday, January 6

Saturday, January 20

Saturday, January 27

adult swim at adelphi

The Recreation Department's adult swim program will begin on Monday, October 16 th 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 16 th, 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.

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.