The spring session of yoga began the week of April 28. Connie McKnight, certified yoga instructor, has designed classes with all ages in mind. Each class is 55 minutes long. All classes are held at Cluett Hall at St. Paul's. Any resident of the village is invited to join these relaxing classes. The course schedule is as follows:

Mondays at 7:30 p.m. 8 classes for $40

Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 9 classes for $45

To register, visit the new recreation department's administrative offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Roster packages for the recreation department's Men's Over 35 Softball League are now available. This league plays on Sunday evenings. Rosters will be accepted from teams meeting the following eligibility requirements: Teams must be comprised of residents of the village and all players must be over 35 years of age or turning 35 during the course of the season.

The fee for this league is $500, which includes games, balls and umpires. Application packages can be picked up at the recreation department at village hall. The completed roster package will be accepted until May 6 or until 12 completed packages are received.

If you are a resident of the village, age 18 or over who would like to play softball in one of the recreation department's softball leagues, call the recreation office at 465-4075 to put your name on the "player list." The department sometimes has coaches who call looking for extra players to round out their rosters. Call and leave your name, age, address and phone number and the department will keep your name on file for the team that is looking for extra players.

The recreation department's adult swim program has begun at Adelphi's indoor pool located in Woodruff Hall. This free program is open to any adult resident of Garden City age 18 or older. The program is open to residents 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 department's adult programs in the field house run according to the following schedule:

Mondays

Men's open basketball 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Men's over-40 basketball 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Tuesdays

Men's over-30 basketball 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Wednesdays

Men's open basketball 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Men's over-40 basketball 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Thursdays

Adult volleyball 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Adult soccer 8:30 to 10 p.m.

These programs are open to residents of the Village of Garden City who have graduated from high school. All programs listed are free of charge and strictly pickup. A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, contact the recreation office at 465-4075.

Applications for the 2008-09 women's tennis leagues can be picked up at the Community Park Tennis Center. Openings are limited, but spots are available depending on skill level and days available to play. For more information call the Community Tennis Center at 483-2525. Applications must be picked up in person.