All tennis and platform players using Community Park's facilities are requested to park in the north parking lot of Community Park. Construction is beginning on the mini golf area and the entire area south of the courts will be fenced off, with no access from the south to reach the courts. Thank you for your patience.

The recreation department has received tickets on consignment for the following performances at the Nassau Coliseum:

Disney On Ice - 100 Years of Magic Jan. 17 7:30 p.m. $15.25

Monster Truck Jam Feb. 11 2 p.m. $21.50, $14.50 (children under 13)

Harlem Globetrotters Feb. 18 1 p.m. $31.50

Tickets can be purchased at the recreation office in village hall by any resident of Garden City. Tickets must be paid for in cash only. A maximum of six tickets will be sold to any one person. For further information or to purchase tickets, visit the recreation office in village hall or call 465-4075.

The recreation department offers tennis lessons at Community Park's tennis facility for children ages 8-11. These lessons are held according to the following schedule and abilities:

Junior Level (Beginner or Less Experienced)

Classes are 55 minutes and cost $240 for 12 weeks.

Mondays 3:30 or 4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Fridays 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Sundays 11 a.m.

Junior Advanced Level (Experienced)

Technique and form are reinforced as well as the elements of the game. Classes are one hour and 25 minutes and cost $320 for 12 weeks.

Mondays 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 5 p.m.

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m.

Junior Ultimate Workout (Drill Program for Experienced Players)

The children are put through a variety of drills to sharpen their skills. This class costs $320 for 12 weeks and is held on Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

All classes will begin the week of Jan. 3. Visit the recreation office in village hall to register.

The recreation department offers a variety of tennis classes for students ages 12 and up. These classes are held at the Community Park tennis facility and will begin the week of Jan. 3. The schedule of classes is as follows:

Senior Level (Children Inexperienced in Tennis)

The 55-minute class will stress basic skills needed for the game. The 12-week session costs $240.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 5:30 p.m.

Fridays 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays 11:30 a.m.

Sundays noon

Senior Advanced Level (Experienced Tennis Players)

Tennis for ages 12 and up who are experienced tennis players and want to take their game to a higher level. This class runs one hour and 25 minutes and costs $320 for 12 weeks.

Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.

Senior Ultimate Workout (Drill Program for Experienced Players)

This will be held on Fridays from 5:30-6:55 p.m. The cost of this 12-week program is $320.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays in the months of January and February, the Field House will be open and supervised from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. for students of middle and high school age to use for basketball. In addition, volleyball will be offered on Thursdays for the same age groups. The games are strictly pickup; no organized practices are allowed. This time is for middle and high school youngsters to enjoy games and socializing. The Field House will be supervised by recreation staff; no parents will be allowed in the Field House during this time. The tennis facility at Community Park offers tennis lessons to children ages 4 and 5 who live in Garden City. These 55-minute lessons are offered on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:25 p.m. The 12-week session begins Tuesday, Jan. 9 and costs $150. Please note that any child registering for this program must be the appropriate age by the start of the session. To register, visit the recreation office in village hall.

The winter session of the recreation department's Pee Wee tennis lessons begins the week of Jan. 3. Pee Wee tennis is a beginner program for children ages 5-7 years. The following classes are still available for this level:

Mondays 4:30-5:25 p.m.

Tuesdays 3:30-4:25 p.m.

Tuesdays 4:30-5:25 p.m.

Wednesdays 3:30-4:25 p.m.

Wednesdays 4:30-5:25 p.m.

The cost of this 12-week program is $150 and is open to any child who lives in Garden City. Please note that any child registering for this program must be the appropriate age by the start of the session. TO register, visit the recreation office in village hall.

The novice level tennis lessons are for children ages 6-7 who have taken the Pee Wee lessons, can hit the ball over the net and are ready to learn the game of tennis. The open classes at the novice level are:

Tuesdays 3:30-4:25 p.m.

Wednesdays 5:30-6:25 p.m.

Fridays 3:30-4:25 p.m.

Saturdays 12:30-1:25 p.m.

The cost of this 12-week program is $210 and it is open to any child who lives in Garden City. Note that any child registering for this program must be the appropriate age by the start of the session. To register, visit the recreation office in village hall.

During the holiday recess the Garden City Recreation Department will offer a gym program for children in the St. Paul's Field House Dec. 27, 28 and 29. This program is open to youngsters of Garden City only. The schedule for these programs will be as follows:

Kindergarten to First-Grade 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Second- and Third-Grades 10:30 a.m. to noon

Fourth-, Fifth and Sixth-Grades noon to 2 p.m.

For Grades 7-12, the Field House will be open for supervised open play from 2-6 p.m.

For further information, call the recreation office in village hall.

Children interested in learning the game of chess or wanting to further improve their game are invited to join the Recreation Department's Youth Chess Club. This club meets every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the Garden City Library. Any child in Grades 3-7 who resides in Garden City can attend. This is a free program that will run until March.

Registration for the winter session of preschool arts and crafts has begun. This six-week program will begin the week of Jan. 10 according to the following schedule:

Wednesdays 12:15 to 1 p.m.

Thursdays 12:15 to 1 p.m.

Any child ages 3.5 to 5 years old who resides in Garden City is invited to join. The cost of this program is $30. Space is limited to 15 children in each class. To register, visit the recreation office in village hall. Note that the child registering must be 3.5 years old by the start of the session in order to register.

The recreation department is pleased to announce that once again this winter it's running an after-school gym program in St. Paul's Field House for children in Grades 3-5 who reside in Garden City. The free program began the week of Dec. 4 and is being held according to the following schedule:

Boys in Grades 3-5 Mondays, 3:30-6 p.m.

Girls in Grades 3-5 Fridays, 3:30-6 p.m.

Sneakers are required for this program. The gym program provides the children an opportunity to participate in hockey, basketball and other gym activities in a structured setting. Rich Anderson and the recreation staff provide supervision. Please note that parents are expected to be on time for pick up. Please come down to the Field House to pick up your child.

Men's basketball on Saturdays in the middle school is canceled for Saturday, Dec. 30 due to the school's holiday break. Saturday basketball will resume Saturday, Jan. 6.

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. 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.

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 the pool employed you 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 remaining dates: Saturday, Jan. 6; Saturday, Jan. 20; and Saturday, Jan. 27.

Adelphi's pool is closed now through Jan. 3. Adult swim time will resume Thursday, Jan. 4. For further information, call the recreation office at 465-4075. The recreation adult programs in the field house began Monday, Oct. 16, according to the following schedule:

Mondays	Men's Open Basketball	7:30-10 p.m.
	Men's Over-40 Basketball	7:30-10 p.m.
Tuesdays	Men's Over-30 Basketball	7:30-10 p.m.
Wednesdays	Men's Open Basketball	7:30-10 p.m.
	Men's Over-40 Basketball	7:30-10 p.m.
Thursdays	Adult Volleyball	7:30-10 p.m.
	Adult Soccer	8:30-10 p.m.

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

Sundays 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.