On Sunday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. the recreation department will hold its annual Halloween show with the magical antics of "Bill White Productions." Cluett Hall will be dressed up for Halloween and children are encouraged to wear their costumes. Popcorn will be served during the show and all children will receive a goody bag as they leave. For further information or to make a reservation, call the recreation office at 465-4075.

If your child is looking for tennis competition in an intramural setting, the Ladder program is the program to pick. This program offers weekly drills and strategy sessions and intramural matches on a weekly scheduled basis.

Children who reside in the village are eligible. The child must be able to serve, sustain a slow paced rally, keep score unassisted and understand the rules of the game. For information, call Sue Tarzian at 741-2906 or the recreation department at 465-4075.

The recreation department will be conducting children's swimming lessons for residents at the Adelphi swimming pool in Woodruff Hall on Saturday mornings. Your child must be 6 years of age by the start of the program to participate. The classes will begin Saturday, Nov. 1. Red Cross certified instructors will teach the classes. The cost is $40.

Level 2 - Beginner - will stress primary skills

Level 3 - Advanced Beginner - will stress stroke readiness

Level 4 - Intermediate - will stress stroke development

Level 5 - Swimmer - will stress stroke refinement

Level 6 - Advanced Intermediate Swimmer - will stress stroke proficiency

Level 7 - Advanced Swimmer

Classes offered are as follows:

CODE

9 a.m. Level 2 (10 max) 9-2

9 a.m. Level 3 (10 max) 9-3

9 a.m. Level 4 (10 max) 9-4

9 a.m. Level 5 (10 max) 9-5

10 a.m. Level 2 (10 max) 10-2

10 a.m. Level 3 (10 max) 10-3

10 a.m. Level 4 (10 max) 10-4

10 a.m. Level 6 (12 max) 10-6

11 a.m. Level 2 (10 max) 11-2

11 a.m. Level 3 (10 max) 11-3

11 a.m. Level 4 (10 max) 11-4

11 a.m. Level 5 (10 max) 11-5

12 p.m. Level 2 (10 max) 12-2

12 p.m. Level 3 (10 max) 12-3

12 p.m. Level 4 (10 max) 12-4

12 p.m. Level 5 (10 max) 12-5

1 p.m. Level 3 (10 max) 1-3

1 p.m. Level 4 (10 max) 1-4

1 p.m. Level 6 (12 max) 1-6

1 p.m. Level 7 (12 max) 1-7

To register by mail only immediately. No walk-ins will be accepted until Tuesday, Oct. 28. Forms can be picked up at the recreation office in village hall or those interested can make their own by listing their child's name, address, birth date, phone number and a first and second choice of classes. Full payment must accompany the registration. Make checks payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City. Mail the registration form and payment to the Recreation Department, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530.

The recreation department's adult sport programs in the Field House began Tuesday, Oct. 14 according to the following schedule:

Mondays Men's Open Basketball

Men's Over 30 Basketball

Tuesdays Men's Over 30 Basketball

Wednesdays Men's Open Basketball

Men's Over 40 Basketball

Thursdays Adult Co-ed Volleyball

Women's Basketball

These programs, unless otherwise noted, are open to village residents who have already graduated from high school. All programs listed are free of charge and strictly "pick up." A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, call the recreation department at 465-4075.

The recreation department has been able to obtain the best group tickets available for the Thursday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 22 performances of Monster Inc. at Nassau Coliseum. The Thursday evening performance begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are located in section 104. The cost of tickets to this performance is $25. Tickets for the 11 a.m. show on Saturday cost $20 and are located in section 205. Residents who'd like to purchase tickets to either of these shows should visit the recreation office in village hall. All tickets must be purchased in cash; no checks will be accepted. Tickets are available to any Garden City resident. Any one person may purchase a maximum of six tickets. For information, call 465-4075. The recreation department's adult swim lessons began Oct. 7 at Adelphi University's indoor pool, located in Woodruff Hall. This free program is open to any adult, 18 years or older, who resides in the village. The pool is open for use Mondays through Thursdays in two sessions: 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Anyone interested in this program must sign up through the recreation department. Participants must register each day they'd like to swim by calling the recreation department at 465-4075. No reservations will be taken ahead of time. For more information, call 465-4075.

The recreation department's creative movement classes are geared to the 3.5 to 5-year-old. Creative Movement stimulates the imagination through the use of simple coordinated moves that are easy to follow. Classes stress physical awareness, rhythm, listening skills and skill development by muscle groups.

Children in this age group who are residents of Garden City are encouraged to attend this exciting class. Mary Searson, the teacher of these classes, has extensive knowledge of this age group and has created a program suitable for everyone's abilities.

Creative Movement is offered during the following days and times:

Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The cost of the 13-week class is $104. To register for this class, visit the recreation office in village hall.

Looking for a great way to exercise while dancing? Join the recreation department's adult jazz class. This one-hour class is being offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. It began Oct. 7. The cost of this 13-week program is $104. Please visit the recreation office in village hall. The recreation department has opened two Saturday Pee-Wee tennis classes for the 4- to 5-year-old village resident. The classes will be held for 50 minutes and will be available at either 12:30 or 1:30 p.m. Each of these classes will run for 10 weeks at a cost of $125. Classes began Oct. 4. Please visit the recreation office to register for the class.