Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed adult yoga classes with all ages in mind. Each class is one hour long. All classes are held in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s and will begin the week of September 13. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City is invited to join these relaxing classes.

The course schedule is as follows:

Mondays at 7:30 p.m. beginning 9/13 12 classes for $ 72

Wednesdays at10:30 a.m. beginning 9/15 13 classes for $ 78

To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

ADULT ART CLASSES AT CLUETT HALL

Due to popular demand, the Recreation Department will again offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The class will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays beginning September 17. Our classes will be held in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s. The cost of the 10 week program will be $110 (Supplies are bought on your own- a supply list will be handed out at the first class).

ADULT YOGA CLASSES NOW FORMING This ten week program will teach the beginner as well as advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastels from photographs. Students will be given the option of dividing each three hour session between portrait or landscape, or they may concentrate solely on the subject of their choice.

Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required to work at their own pace and level of expertise.

Arleen Ruth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her commissioned portraits hang in the many Garden City homes.

To register for this program, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

ROLLER HOCKEY REGISTRATION BEGINS

The Garden City Recreation Department is proud to announce the start of registration for Fall Roller Hockey. Whether you played last season or haven’t played in a couple of years, now is the perfect time to sign up and experience all the fun. Our Sunday sessions will begin on September 12 and our Friday sessions will begin on September 17. All programs take place at Community Park’s Roller Rink.

In person registration begins at our Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue on Friday, August 27. Applications may be picked up at the Recreation Office or downloaded off the Recreation’s website at www/gardencityrecreation.org. All checks should be made payable to “Inc. Village of Garden City”.

A reminder -

• Each participant is required to wear full equipment at all times. This includes: Hockey Helmet with cage, hockey gloves, shin pads, elbow pads, roller blades, hockey stick, long pants, and a protective cup.

A description of each program we offers is as follows:

LEARN & PLAY PROGRAM ROLLER HOCKEY CLINIC for children ages 5-7.

This eight week 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. This hour long clinic will take place on Sunday afternoons at 12:45 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. The cost of this eight week program is $65.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT LEAGUES

Our Roller Hockey Leagues are broken into ages groups. Please pay careful attention as our age groupings and dates/times have changed.

Mites Division is for 6 and 7 year olds who have basic skating skills. Since this division is games only, if your child is new to the sports, you should register them for our learn and play clinic.

Games will take place on Sunday afternoons with either a 3:15 or 4:30 p.m. start, depending on your child’s team schedule. The cost of this program is $65.

Junior Division – ages 8 through 10 will play on Friday afternoons.

With either a 4:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. start depending on your child’s team schedule. The cost of this program is $65.

Senior Division - ages 11 through 13 will play on Friday evenings at either 6:45 or 8:00 p.m. depending on your child’s team schedule. The cost of this program is $65.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOCKEY – for ages 14 to 16. Games will be played on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. in a “pick up” format. The cost of this program is $55.

Adult Division for ages 30 and over – games will take place on Sunday evenings at 7:15 p.m. with an occasional “Friday night under the Lights”. Games are in “pick up” format. The cost of this program is $55.

For further information on any of these programs, please visit our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org. We look forward to seeing everyone this fall at the rink!

CHILDREN’S TENNIS

FOR THE FALL, DESCRIPTON AND SCHEDULE

The Recreation Department will offer tennis lessons to children ages 4 – 18 at the Community Park Tennis Center. The lesson program will start in late September and run through December.

Registration will begin September 10th by mail only. All dates and prices will be listed in an upcoming article or on our website beginning on September 10th.

Here is a description of the classes we offer and the days/times of each level:

Tots Tennis (ages 4 to 5)

Please read description for Peewee below.

Offered – Tuesday or Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Pee Wee Tennis (ages 5 to 7 years)

The major goal of this program is to introduce young children to the ‘fun and rewarding world’ of tennis. The equipment and size of the playing area are tailored down to a comfortable size for young children. Emphasis is placed on learning basic movement and striking skills. Rackets are provided at this level only.

Offered – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 3:30 or 4:30 p.m., Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Novice Tennis Program (ages 6 & 7 years )

Our Novice level program is designed for children who have taken two or more sessions of Pee Wee Tennis Lessons, and who have mastered the basic movement and striking skills. The children will be introduced to a full size tennis court, but emphasis continues to be on the ‘fun world’ of tennis, while reinforcing the basic movement and striking skills. Serving and scorekeeping will also be introduced.

Offered – Monday or Wednesday at 4:30 or 5:30 p.m., Tuesday or Friday at 3:30 p.m., Thursday at 3:30. 4:30. or 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 or 1:30 p.m.

Junior Tennis Program (ages 8 to 11 years )

Our Junior program is an extension of the Novice Level Program. Emphasis continues to be on efficient movement and striking concepts, and skills related to tennis play. The concept of trying hard, having fun, and improving remains at the heart of the lessons. An introduction to the benefits of competitive fair play and respect for opponents is provided.

Offered – Monday at 3:30 or 4:30 p.m., Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday or Thursday at 3:30, 4:30. or 5:30 p.m., Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Advanced Junior Classes (ages 8 to 11 years )

The Advanced Level Classes are for the more serious, more advanced student who has mastered the elements of our Junior Level program.

Offered- Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

Senior Tennis Program (ages 12 and older)

Our Senior Programs are focused on the fundamentals of recreational and competitive play, including tennis fitness, stroke mechanics; positional play movement, and strategies. All strokes are introduced and/or reviewed in the first several sessions, with drills and integration of strokes and strategies built into subsequent lessons.

Offered – Tuesday or Thursday at 5:30 p.m., Friday at 4:40 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

Senior Advanced Tennis (ages 12 and older)

The Advanced Level Classes are for the more serious, more advanced student who is of the appropriate age and has mastered the skills offered in our Junior or Senior Level programs. 

Offered – Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m.

Ultimate Workout for Juniors (ages 9 to 11 years) or Seniors (ages 12 and up)

For youngsters who want to hone their skills and get a good workout. Be ready for intense and demanding drill sessions.

Offered – Friday at 5:30 p.m.

GARDEN CITY RECREATION DEPTartment’S DANCE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory is pleased to announce its school year dance schedule. We will begin registration by mail only on Friday, September10th. Watch for further articles explaining costs and start dates in a few weeks. Classes will begin in late September. Here is what we are offering:

Mondays

10:30 am Creative Movement for 3 to 5 year olds

1:15 pm Ballet/Hiphop for 4 and 5 year olds

3:45 pm Hiphop for K-1st grades

4:45 pm Ballet/tap for 2nd-3rd Grades

5:45 pm Hiphop for 4th-5th grades

Tuesdays

10:30 am Ballet/Tap for 4 and 5 year olds

1:15 pm Creative Movement for 3 to 5 yrs

3:45 pm Ballet/Tap for K-1st grades

4:45 pm Ballet/hiphop for 2nd-3rd grades

5:45 pm Contemporary Dance for 4th-5th grades

6:45 pm Hiphop for 6th grade and up

Wednesdays

11:30 am Ballet/Hiphop for 4 and 5 years olds

1:15 pm Creative Movement for 3 to 5 yrs

3:45 pm Ballet/Hiphop for K-1st grades

5:45 pm Hiphop for 4th - 5th grades

6:45 pm Ballet/Tap for 6th grade and up

Thursdays

10:30 am Creative Movement for 3 -5 yrs

1:15 pm Ballet/Tap for 4 and 5 year olds

3:45 pm Ballet/Tap for K – 1st grades

4:45 pm Hiphop for 2nd-3rd grades

5:45 pm Hiphop for 4th-5th grades

6:45 pm Hiphop for 6th grade and up

Fridays

1:15 pm Creative Movement for 3 to 5 year olds

2:30 pm Ballet/Tap for 4 and 5 year olds

3:45 pm Ballet/Hiphop for K-1st grades

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

5:45 pm Ballet/hiphop for 4th-5th grades

Saturdays

10 am Adult Performance Group

11 am Contemporary Dance/Jazz for 6th grade & up

Noon Tap for 6th grade and up

MINIATURE GOLF COURSE

AT COMMUNITY PARK

Affordable family fun is right around the corner so don't forget to visit our state of the art miniature golf course. Our beautiful 18 hole course is located behind the Garden City Pool and is filled with challenges galore that will delight mini-golfers of all ages.

We also offer party packages for birthdays or other occasions. Please call Garden City Community Park at 483-2525 for party planning.

The price for a round of mini golf is as follows:

Resident Adult (12 and up) $5.00

Resident Child (under 12) $3.00

Resident Senior (65 or over) $3.00

Nonresident Adult (12 and up) $6.00

Nonresident Child (under 12) $4.00

Our summertime hours are 10 am to 10 pm. Come down and try a round!