Attention all Garden City seniors! Have coffee and donuts with other seniors while sharing and exchanging memories, experiences growing up, family histories, cultural experiences and more...
You are invited to join a senior discussion group. Come, renew old acquaintances and meet new friends while talking about topics that interest you. The Garden City Senior project, in partnership with the Garden City Recreation Department, will sponsor this group, which will meet on Monday mornings at the Garden City Senior Center.
The discussion group will meet for five Mondays beginning Nov. 29 (no meeting on Dec. 27), from 10-11:30 a.m. There is no charge for this program, but pre-registration is necessary. To join this discussion, please call the recreation department at 465-4075.
The recreation department's adult swim sessions at Adelphi began Monday, Oct. 25, at Adelphi's indoor pool, located at Woodruff Hall. This free program is open to any adult, 18 years or older, who resides in Garden City. The pool is open for use Mondays through Thursdays in two sessions: 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Anyone interested in this program must sign up through the recreation department. Residents must register each day they would like to swim by calling the recreation office at 465-4075. No reservations will be taken ahead of time. For further information, call the recreation office.
There are limited openings available in the recreation department's children's swim classes at Adelphi University. These classes began Saturday, Nov. 6. Please visit the recreation office in village hall for further information or to register for a class.
It is not too early to register for the second session of children's tennis lessons, which will begin Monday, Jan. 3. The recreation department offers a full complement of lessons for children ages 5-18. In order to find out about the variety of lessons available and to get the best chance of a class that would fit your child's schedule, visit the recreation office in village hall.
The fall season of aerobic classes has begun at Cluett Hall. Instructors provide a top-notch workout in an enjoyable atmosphere. Certified instructors tailor their classes to the ability levels of the participants. The schedule of classes is as follows:
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Monday
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9 a.m.
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Wednesday
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8:30 a.m.
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Thursday
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8:30 a.m.
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Thursday (step)
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7:15 p.m.
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Sunday
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6:45 p.m.
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The easy way to participate in classes is to purchase a "20-class pass". By purchasing this pass, residents can attend any class that fits their schedule. Simply present the pass to the attendant on duty as you enter the class, have it punched and enjoy your workout. The cost of the pass is $60. A pass can be purchased at Cluett Hall. For those who would like to try a class first, daily admission to any class is $4. For further information, call Cluett Hall during morning hours at 742-4905.
The recreation department's adult programs in the field house began Tuesday, Oct. 12 according to the following schedule:
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Mondays
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men's open basketball
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7:30-10 p.m.
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men's over-30 basketball
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7:30-10 p.m.
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Tuesdays
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men's over-30 basketball
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7:30-10 p.m.
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Wednesdays
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men's open basketball
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7:30-10 p.m.
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men's over-40 basketball
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7:30-10 p.m.
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Thursdays
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co-ed adult volleyball
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7:30-10 p.m.
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adult soccer
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8:30-10 p.m.
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These programs, unless otherwise noted, are open to residents of Garden City who have graduated from high school. All programs listed are free of charge and strictly "pick up." A picture ID is required to sign into any program. For further information, call the recreation department at 465-4076.