Garden CityPool News

2010-07-30 / Community

Successful Food Drive at the Garden City Pool

The Garden City Pool would like to thank everyone who contributed towards our Food Drive. Together we collected over 400 pounds of food and more than $350 which we forwarded to Island harvest.

Friday Family Night

Don’t miss this week’s Family Night, Friday July 30th. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. with Dance Party GCP. Join us in dancing to your favorite songs while reliving old dance moves. In addition, learn some new dance moves from Gina-Nicole, one of our Recreation Dance Instructors. Members and guest can enjoy a special Combo Meal Deal at the Snack Bar starting at 7:00 p.m.

In addition, please mark your calendars for next weeks Family Night, Friday July 30th. Members can enjoy our Dancing Under the Stars with the music of the Terry Nova Big Band and Snack Bar specials.

Movie of the Week

Join us this Tuesday, August 3rd, as we will be showing “Where the Wild Things Are”. The movie will start at 8:15 p.m. and the admission is $2 for members and $4 for guests. In case of inclement weather, please check our web site or call the Garden City Pool Office at (516) 483-1714 for further information. The rain date is Wednesday, August 4th. No refunds will be given, so please save your ticket stubs for the rain date.

Pool Merchandise

Don’t forget to look great this summer with the latest pool merchandise. Visit the pool office to purchase towels, goggles, t-shirts, hats, water bottles, swim diapers, lanyards and much more!

Adult Water Aerobics

Once again our Water Aerobics class is being offered by Mary, our aerobics instructor. Classes will be offered for adults every Tuesday through Friday in Pool 2. Join us for our 1:50 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. class. Advance sign up is not necessary for this class.

Teens and Tots Story Hour

Run by the Garden City Library, children can enjoy their favorite stories read by volunteer Garden City teens! Join us Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Picnic Area.

Arts and Crafts

Our Arts and Crafts program with Jackie and Clare returns once again this summer. This popular activity will be offered every Wednesday & Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Game Room. This program is available for members ages 4-8 only.

Keep up to date with

Pool Information

Don’t forget to keep up-to-date with all of the activities and events happening at the pool by visiting our new website (https://www.gardencity

recreation.org/GC_Pool.html)

Early Bird Swim Club

There is still time to sign up for our Early Bird Swim Club! Pool members can sign up for this club at the Pool Office for an additional fee of $60.00. Once a member, you can swim laps in Pool 2 from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. GUESTS ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING EARLY BIRD HOURS.

Future Events

and Activities

Friday, August 6 - Terry Nova Big Band / 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10 - Movie Night, “Shorts” / 8:15 p.m.

Friday, August 13 - Fright Night / 7:00 p.m.

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