The indoor season is scheduled to begin with seasonally contracted time on Oct. 8 and the instructional programs will begin the week of Oct. 15.

Once again, we will be offering a full-range of programs, from "Pee Wee" lessons right through Senior Citizen lessons. Registration for these program sbegan on Wednesday, Sept. 30. For the latest openings in these instructional programs, please call the Recreation Office at 742-5800.

With the kids settled in school, why don't you put some time aside for yourself and try one of the Aerobiv Classes. The instructors have a great workout waiting for you at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cluett Hall according to the following schedule:

Sunday - 6:45 p.m.

Monday - 9 a.m.

Tuesday - 9 a.m.

Wednesday - 6:45 p.m.

Thursday - 9 a.m.

Thursday - 7:15 p.m. STEP class

Saturday - 7:45 a.m.

The cost of the classes is just $4 per class on a "per day" basis, or you can save time and money by purchasing a "20 Class Pass" for just $60. Passes are sold at Cluett Hall, and at the Recreation Office in Village Hall. To make getting in shape even simpler, babysitting is available for the weekday morning classes.

The following Adult Recreaton Programs will begin on Monday, Oct. 19 in the St. Paul's Field House. These programs will run from 7 to 10 p.m. and are operated for Garden City Residents only.

Men's Over 30 Basketball - Monday and Tuesday evenings

Men's Open Basketball - Monday and Wednesday evenings

Men's Over 40 Basketball - Wednesday evenings

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball - Thursday evenings for residents of post high school age.

Women's Open Basketball - Thursday evenings, for residents of post high school age.

For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 742-5800.

Bring a smile to your preschooler's face as he or she completes his or her own craft project each week during the eight week program, which will be conducted by Sandra Young. This program will be held in Cluett Hall on the former St. Paul's Campus. There will be three 45 minute classes offered each week: Monday at 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday at 1:45 p.m.; and Thursday at 10:45 a.m.

Classes will begin the week of Oct. 19 and registration for these classes will be on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in Cluett Hall.

The following guidelines have been established for this program:

*There will be a maximum of 15 children per session

*Children must be between 3.5 and 5 years old

*Children must not be in Kindergarten

*Children must be toilet trained

*Children must be able to stay in the room alone

Cost of this program will be $32 per child. Additional sessions will be held in January and April. Registration for these classes will be announced later in the fall. For additional information, call Sandra Young at Cluett Hall at 742-4905.

Saturday Night Mixed Doubles Tennis Parties

These parties have become extremely popular over the past several seasons, and we are pleased to continue them for the 1998-99 season. For a fee of just $30 per couple, you'll enjoy court time, tennis balls, refreshments, and snacks. Games are Round Robin "just for fun," and are a great way to enjoy an evening out right here in Garden City.

Planned dates for parties:

*Saturday, Nov. 7

*Saturday, Dec. 5

*Saturday, Jan. 9

*Sat. Feb. 6

*Sat. March 6

Sign up for these parties at the Community Tennis Center.

For additional information on these parties or any of the tennis programs, please call the Recreation Office at 742-5800, or the Community Tennis Center at 483-2525.

With the onset of the school year, the five neighborhood playgrounds will be open for use Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until dark. Supervision at these playgrounds will be provided from 3 p.m. to dark Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. until dark on Saturdays and school holidays.

On Sundays, all five playgrounds will be open from noon until 6 p.m. Please note there is no supervision in the playgrounds on Sundays.

Fall marks the beginning of the traditional football season, and the Recreation Department will again offer the popular Flag Football Program in each of the five neighborhood playgrounds. A flier detailing this program was distributed during the first week of school, and children will have the opportunity to register at the playground nearest their home. Games are played in the playgrounds on weekday afternoons after school, and during the day on school holidays.

For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 742-5800.

The Incorporated Village of Garden City and Winthrop University Hospital will once again conduct a flu immunization program for the senior citizens of the Village of Garden City on Tuesday, Oct. 20. This program is part of the countywide immuization program which is co-sponsored by the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizens Affairs and the Nassau County Medical Center. It is a free, no out-of-pocket expenses program.

This year the Recreation Department, with the assistance of volunteers from the Garden City Senior Women's Club and medical staff from Winthrop Hospital, will be conducting the flu immunization program. It will be held at the Garden City Senior Recreation Center at 6 Golf Club Lane on Tuesday, Oct. 20 between 10:15 a.m,. and 3 p.m. Anyone participating in this flu program should bring their Medicare card. Be ready to write in your identification number (which is the same as your Social Security number) on the applicable forms that will be given to you on the day of your immunization.

Did you know, the flu is a serious disease? It spreads when influenza viruses pass from an infected person to the nose or throat of others. Influenza can cause fever, chills, headaches, cough, sore throat and muscle aches. It can lead to pneumonia and death. The flu can make people of any age ill. Although most people are ill for only a few days, some have a much more serious illness and may need hospitalization. Thousands of people die each year from flu-related illnesses. Most deaths caused by influenza are in elderly people.

Registration has already begun. Residents that are 60 years of age or older interested in receiving a vaccine on Tuesday, Oct. 20, must call Garden City Recreation Department to make an appointment. To make an appointment or for further information, call 742-5800, ext. 275.