The recreation department will sponsor a concert by the DaVinci Quartet. This talented group was founded in 1970 specifically for the purpose of performing rare and unusual instrumental chamber music. The concert will take place in Cluett Hall at St. Paul's this Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. This is a free concert but reservations are necessary. To make a reservation, call 465-4075. There are limited openings available for the recreation department's preschool arts and crafts class that is held at Cluett Hall. This six-week session is open to children aged 3.5-5 years old who reside in the village. For further information or to register for these classes, visit the recreation office in village hall.

Now that the weather is turning warmer, it is time to think about getting back into shape. The recreation department's aerobics classes are just the thing to get your heart pumping and your body moving. Pat Kennedy and Joy Cody, experienced instructors who try to tailor their programs to the ability level of the participants, teach the classes.

The easy way to participate in the aerobics classes is to purchase a 20-class pass. By purchasing this pass, residents can attend any class that fits their schedule. The cost of a pass is $60. Passes may be purchased at Cluett Hall or in the recreation office at village hall. For those who would like to try a class or two before purchasing a pass, daily admission is $4. Classes are held in Cluett Hall at the St. Paul's complex according to the following schedule:

Monday		9 a.m.
Wednesday		8:30 a.m.
Thursday		8:30 a.m.
Thursday (step)		7:15 p.m.
Sunday		6:45 p.m.

The recreation department offers adult swim sessions at Adelphi University's indoor pool located at Woodruff Hall. This free program is open to any adult, 18 years or older, who lives 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 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 more information, call the recreation office. Any Garden City resident interested in participating in the women's platform tennis league at Garden City Community Park for the 2005-06 season should contact Susan Tarzian at 483-2525 (Tennis Hut). Please leave a message and she will get back to you. This notice is for residents from beginners through advanced who are not presently participating on any of the recreation department's teams. Team captains will contact all current participants if they are needed for this event. Try-outs will be conducted during the week of March 14 and 21.