The Garden City Recreation Department is once again running its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Our department is pleased to announce that our hunt has been generously sponsored by Flushing Savings Bank.

Our Recreation Department would like to thank Flushing Savings Bank for the community spirit they have shown.

On Saturday, April 11 at Community Park, three hunts will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. with three age divisions: Preschool to Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2; and Grades 3 to 5.

Special eggs will be hidden for all divisions. Each hunt will also feature a grand prize (an Easter basket filled with goodies) which will go to the youngster who finds the egg marked "#1 Lucky Egg".

PLEASE NOTE - the hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp!!! Please make sure you allow for ample time to park and walk to the site. For further information about our Easter Egg Hunt, please call the Recreation Dept. at 465-4075 or Community Park the morning of the hunt at 483-2525.

EASTER EGG HUNT raindate

n the event of bad weather, the raindate for the Recreation Department's Easter Hunt will be Monday, April 13th at 10 am in Community Park. To confirm that the Easter Hunt is taking place, please call Community Park Saturday morning. Their phone number is 483-2525.

PLATFORM TENNIS

SEASON ENDING

As the Platform Tennis season winds down, the Recreation Department would like to thank all residents for their continued support of the Community Park's new platform courts and Club House. In addition to the teams that use our facility, our Department ran a very successful intramural program as well as a learn and play youth program. Open court time was and is still available for any resident to come and play. If you have not had a chance to come to Community Park to see our new facilities, please come and stay to play a game!

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING/SUMMER ADULT

TENNIS BEGINS

The Garden City Recreation Department will conduct evening tennis lessons for adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City at the Community Park Tennis Facility. The lessons will run for one hour each week in three sessions during the spring/summer months. The registrant has a choice of a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday class and a choice of time. There will be a maximum of four players per court. The dates and fees will be as follows:

Session 1 - 6 weeks beginningMay 4 Cost $120

Session 2 - 4 weeks beginningJuly 6 Cost $80

Session 3 - 4 weeks beginningAugust 3 Cost $80

To register, please visit the Recreation's Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. (St. Paul's Athletic Complex) by April 21.

2009 Garden City

Recreation Spring

Children's Tennis Lessons

The Garden City Recreation Department's Tennis Center is pleased to announce the start of registration for its spring program! Our spring tennis classes are offered to Garden City residents ages 5 through 12 years. All classes will begin the week of Monday, April 27 and run for six weeks. The schedule and fees for this year's youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long):

Mondays - 4 pm Pee Wee (beginner lessons for ages 5-6) $ 90

4 pmNovice (advanced lessons for ages 6-7)$120

5 pmJunior (beginner lessons for ages 8-12)$120

Tuesdays- 4 pmPee Wee $ 90

4 pmNovice$120

5 pmJunior$120

Wednesdays - 4 pmPee Wee $ 90

4 pmNovice$120

5 pmJunior$120

5 pm Junior Advanced (advanced lessons for ages 8-12)$120

Thursdays - 4 pmPee Wee $ 90

4 pmNovice$120

5 pmJunior$120

5 pmJunior Advanced$120

To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation's Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue. For further information, please call 465-4075.

Women's Weekday

Tennis Leagues

Sign ups for next season's Recreation Department Women's Tennis Leagues begin on Monday, April 6th. All players wishing to join can pick up and fill out an application at Community Park.

Current players have the first choice to rejoin their league and must be signed up for next season by Friday, May 8, 2009. After this date openings will be filled on a 1st come 1st served basis by qualified players, so get your application in as soon as possible. All new players must attend a try-out (to be rated) with one of our pros before they can play in the league. You do not have to try out for learn and play leagues. If you do not get into the league of your choice, you may sign up as a sub player. There is no cost to be a "sub" and subs are often used. We will do our best to accommodate players however there is limited court time and a limited number of openings in the women's tennis leagues.

For more information call Steve Espey at Community Park 483-2525.

The fee to play is $420. per person for doubles and $430. per person for singles leagues. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required at the time the application is received in order to hold your place.

MONDAY3.0 DOUBLES1:00 - 2:30pm

TUESDAY2.5 DOUBLES11:30 -1:00pm

WEDNESDAYLEARN & PLAY11:30 - 12:30pm

THURSDAY3.0 SINGLES11:30 -12:30pm

THURSDAY3.5 DOUBLES12:30 - 2:00pm

FRIDAYLEARN & PLAY11:00 - 12:00pm

FRIDAY3.5 SINGLES12:00 - 1:00pm

FRIDAY3.5 + SINGLES1:00 - 2:00pm

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY PARK PLATFORM COURTS NOW OPEN!

Garden City Community Park's brand new platform courts have opened for the season. This state of the art facility is open for use to any resident of the Village of Garden City every day during the hours of 8 am to 11 pm. There is a fee of $28 per court hour for the use of the courts. As a result of the increasing interest in this sport, the Recreation Department is offering a new way to pay for the use of these courts - a resident membership!

A resident membership covers the season beginning October 15, 2008 to April 30, 2009 . The membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. A person taking a membership would be covered for his or her share of the court cost during the time they play. It does not cover any programs or special events that the Recreation Department itself chooses to run. Recreation Department events would require an additional fee if applicable. The fee for membership will be $ 225.

Of course, if a resident chooses to not purchase a membership, he/she can still use the courts at regular court rate.

To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Mixed Doubles Tennis Nights

For a great night of tennis why not join us at Community Park for one of our mixed doubles "just for fun" tennis nights. Our next parties will be held on Saturday, April 4th and Saturday, April 25th from 8 to 10pm. The cost of the evening is $35 per couple and includes: court time, balls, pizza, snacks and refreshments. All levels are invited to play. To sign up please call the Community Park tennis office at 483-2525.

TEAM HANDBALL CLINIC

BEGINS AGAIN

The Recreation Department will again a hold a series of clinics geared towards teaching children in grades 6-12 the exciting game of team handball. Jesse Sorensen, former member of the Junior National Team Handball team will run these clinics, which will be held in St. Paul's Field House Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, April 21ST. This seven week program will teach all fundamentals and strategies of the game. The cost of this program is $40 and is open to children ages 10 -18 who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. For further information or to register for this program, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Miniature Golf Open House

The Community Park Miniature Golf Course is opening for the season on Saturday, April 11th at 10:30 a.m. following the Easter Egg Hunt. The open house includes coffee and tea in the clubhouse, free raffles, guessing games and free mini golf until 2pm. Discount prices will be in effect for the rest of the weekend. Residents of all ages are invited.

Miniature Golf Parties

If you are planning a birthday party, a group outing or just looking to get together with family, friends or coworkers, why not miniature golf at Community Park. We have a new state of the art golf course with twists and turns to excite players of all ages! We offer a beautiful setting with a shaded picnic area, a playground and a snack bar. But most of all, it is a reasonably priced; full of fun outing that is enjoyed by everyone. So come on over and let the games begin!

For more information or to book a party, call the Community Park office at 516 483-2525

For groups of 10 or more special party packages are available.