The Garden City Recreation Department will this year again be offering discount tickets to area amusement parks.

These very popular discounted tickets are for:

Gate PriceDiscounted Price

ON SALE NOW -

Hershey Park (Hershey, PA.)$51.95$40.95

(for ages 9 and above)

Sesame Place (Langhorne, PA.)$50.95$42.25

(for ages 2 and above)

Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, N.J.) $59.99$28.75

COMING SOON -

Dorney Park (Allentown PA.)$39.99$31.00

Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Only cash will be accepted for payment.

GARDEN CITY RECREATION'S DANCE CLASS

SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The Recreation Department's Dance Conservatory Director, Felicia Lovaglio, and her staff have created a program for instructional dance that will create fun while learning for all involved! The schedule below is for information only. Registration and fees will be announced at a later date.

Our Conservatory classes are offered for children ages 3 1/2 through adult. A child MUST the appropriate age by the start of the classes in order to attend. Classes will begin in late September and run to April.

Our schedule is as follows:

Mondays -

1:15 pmBallet/Hiphop for 4 and 5 year olds

3:30 pmHipHop for Kindergarten and 1st grades

4:30 pmBallet/Tap for 2nd and 3rd grades

5:30 pmHipHop for 4th and 5th grades

6:30 pm HipHop for grades 6 and up

Tuesdays-

10:30 amBallet/Tap for 4 and 5 year olds

1:15 pmCreative Movement for 3 1/2 to 5 years old

3:45 pmBallet/Tap for Kindergarten and 1st grades

4:45 pmBallet/HipHop for 4th and 5th grades

5:45 pmLyrical Modern for 4th and 5th grades

6:45 pmLyrical Modern grades 6 and up

Wednesday

11:30 amBallet/Tap for 4 and 5 year olds

1:15 pmCreative Movement for 3 1/2 to 5 years old

3:30 pmYoga for ages 6 - 12

4:30 pmBallet/HipHop for 2nd and 3rd grades

5:30 pmHipHop for 4th and 5th grades

6:30 pmHipHop for grades 6 and up

Thursday

10:30 am Creative Movement for ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old

1:15 pmBallet/Tap for 4 and 5 years old

3:45 pmBallet/Tap for Kindergarten and 1st grades

4:45 pmBallet/Tap for 2nd and 3rd grades

5:45 pmBallet/Tap for 4th and 5th grades

Friday

1:15 pmBallet/Tap for 4 and 5 years old

2:30 pmBallet/Tap for 4 and 5 years old

3:30 pmBallet/HipHop for Kindergarten and 1st grades

4:30 pmHipHop for 2nd and 3rd grades

5:30 pmBallet/HipHop for 4th and 5th grades

6:30 pmYoga for ages 6 - 12

Saturday

10 am Ballet/HipHop for Kindergarten and 1st grades

11 amBallet/HipHop for grades 6 and up

NoonLyrical Modern for grade 6 and up

CHILDREN'S TENNIS

SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The Recreation Department's Tennis Program for children has set its schedule for the fall. Classes will begin in late September and registration will be by mail only beginning Friday September 11th.

The schedule is being announced for information only, to help families plan their children's after school activities. Please watch this article for registration instructions and costs at a later date.

We will be offering lessons for-

Tots (ages 4-5) - this 45 minute class will be introductory and will be offered on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.

PeeWee (ages 6-7) - Also, introductory, these 55 minutes classes will be offered on-

3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday

4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays

Novice (ages 6-7) - this 55 minute class is geared toward the child who can already hit the ball over the net with consistency. Serving and the elements of the game will be introduced. We will have Novice classes on -

Mondays at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at 4:30 or 5:30 p.m.

Thursdays at 3:30, 4:30, or 5:30 p.m.

Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

Saturdays at 12:30 or 1:30 p.m.

Junior (ages 8 - 11) This is a 55 minute beginner class for any child who wants to learn the elements of tennis. Junior Level tennis will be offered on -

3:30 p.m. - Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday

4:30 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday

5:30 p.m. - Wednesday or Thursday

10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays

Junior Advanced (ages 8-11) This class is used to challenge the child who can hit and serve the ball and knows the elements of a tennis game. The class is 1 hour and 25 minutes in length and will be offered at the following times -

Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

Senior (ages 12 and up) - Is your child a little older and wants to learn the game of tennis? Then this level is your choice. This 55 minute lesson will teach strokes, serving and the game to the beginner older child. The days and times will be -

Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

Fridays at 3:30, 4:30, or 7 p.m.

Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

Senior Advanced (12 and up) The child in this class is proficient in tennis and wants to hone their game. The classes will run 1 hour and 25 minutes and will be held on -

Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (1 hour only) at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday at 11 a.m.

Junior or Senior Ultimate Workout (ages 9 - up) This class is for experienced players only. The child is this class will be put with drills to sharpen their skills and game. These classes will be held on Fridays from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

LEARN & PLAY HOCKEY CAMP PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

This eight week program will begin on Sunday, September 13th, 2009. This program has been designed to introduce the exciting game of roller hockey. No experience is required in hockey or roller skating as this is a Beginners Program. The cost of the Program will be $60.00 per child, which includes a jersey. Please make all checks payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City.

Who: Ages 5-7

When : Sunday afternoons 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where : Roller Hockey Rink @ Community Park

Please be advised that space is limited in all of our programs therefore please register early. For additional information please visit our website at www.leaguelineup.com/gcrechockey

COME PLAY IN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S HOCKEY LEAGUE

Our Roller Hockey season will begin on Sunday September 13th, 2009 and run through mid-November. The cost of the program will be $60.00 per child. Please make all checks payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City.

PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION BELOW AS THE AGE GROUPINGS AND DAYS/TIMES PLAYING HAVE CHANGED

Who: Mites Division (Ages 6 & 7)

When : Sunday Late Afternoons beginning Sunday, September 13

(Games will be played at either 3:15 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.)

Where : Roller Hockey Rink @ Community Park

Who: Junior Division (Ages 8-10)

When : Friday Afternoons beginning Friday, September 11

(Games will be played at either 4:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.)

Where : Roller Hockey Rink @ Community Park

Who: Senior Division (Ages 11-14)

When : Friday Evenings beginning Friday, September 11

(Games will be played at either 6:45 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.)

Where : Roller Hockey Rink @ Community Park

Please be advised that space is limited in all of our age groupings so please register early. For additional information please visit our website at www.leaguelineup.com/gcrechockey

GARDEN CITY RECREATION

ADULT ROLLER HOCKEY REGISTRATION BEGINS

Our season will begin on Sunday September 13th, 2009 and run through mid-November. All games are strictly pick up and just for fun. The cost of this program is $50.00 per person. Please make all checks payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City.

Who can play : ages 30 & over

When: Sunday Evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Where : Roller Hockey Rink @ Community Park

For additional information please visit our website at www.leaguelineup.com/gcrechockey