The recreation department offers adult tennis lessons in 10-week sessions. Lessons are open to all adults who reside in Garden City and are offered at various times during the day and on the weekends.
If interested in lessons for the upcoming fall season, which begins the week of Jan. 21, fill out an interest form at the recreation office in village hall no later than Dec. 20. Classes will be put together according to ability and day desired on a first-come, first-serve basis. Interested participants will be contacted by tennis pro Carrie Strum to confirm the class.
The cost of this 10-week, one-hour program will be $199. Payment must accompany the interest form. Make checks payable to "Inc. Village of Garden City."
Adult Ultimate Workout - this one-and-a-half hour workout is for the experienced tennis player who wants to hone his/her skills. It is held Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. This program will be offered in 10-week sessions with a start date of Jan. 20. The cost of the session is $200. To register, visit the recreation office in village hall.
Registration for the second session of the recreation department's youth tennis lessons is ongoing and all classes are rapidly filling. This 12-week session begins in January 2007 and is open to children ages 4-18 who reside in the village. Do not wait until the last minute; visit the recreation office in village hall for more information or to register.
The recreation department is announcing the start of interviews for summer jobs at the Garden City Pool. If you enjoy being outdoors and are willing to make a commitment to being a part of a team that works hard to provide quality facilities for residents, the recreation department would like to meet you.
If you are presently a high school junior or older and are looking for a summer job, stop by the recreation office in village hall, pick up an application and sign up for an interview. Reminder: even if you were employed by the pool last year, you are still required to re-apply and be interviewed for the upcoming pool season.
Interviews will be conducted at village hall on the following dates: Wednesday, Dec. 27; Saturday, Jan. 6; Saturday, Jan. 20; and Saturday, Jan. 27.
The recreation department's adult swim program began Monday, Oct. 16 at Adelphi's indoor pool located in Woodruff Hall. This free program is open to any adult resident of the village age 18 or older. The pool is open for lap swimming on Mondays through Thursdays in one-hour time blocks at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Anyone interested in this program must sign up through the recreation office. You must register each day you would like to swim by calling the recreation office at 465-4075. No reservations will be taken ahead of time and space is limited.
The recreation adult programs in the field house began Monday, Oct. 16, 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-40 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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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 are open to residents of the village who have 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, contact the recreation office at 465-4075.
Aerobic classes are held in St. Paul's Cluett Hall according to the following schedule:
Mondays at 8:15 a.m.
taught by Pat Kennedy
Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m.
taught by Pat Kennedy
Thursdays at 8:15 a.m.
taught by Pat Kennedy
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
taught by Joy Cody
Sunday at 6:45 p.m.
taught by Joy Cody
Instructors are up-to-date on the latest moves to keep you interested while exercising. Pat and Joy have years of experience and can show the individual how to modify the exercises to their levels. To attend a single class, show up on the given day and pay $4. To attend regularly, 20 class passes can be purchased for $60, a savings of $1 per class. For further information, visit the Cluett Hall or call Grace at 742-4905 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.