Garden City Recreation And Parks Department News: March 1, 2013

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Garden City Recreation And Parks Department News: March 1, 2013

Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00

New Yoga Class Announced

The Recreation and Parks Department is adding another adult yoga class. This class will be held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Certified yoga instructor Connie McKnight will lead the class through the various movements needed to improve flexibility and coordination during this one hour class. Classes will begin the week of March 7 in St. Paul’s Senior Center. The cost of this class will be $65 for 10 weeks. To register, please visit the recreation office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

USSI Multi Sport Camp

The Recreation and Parks Department again offers the US Sports Institute’s Multi Sport Program during the spring break week of March 25-28. This four-day program, open to residents of the Village ages 5 to 12, will cover a range of sports and activities during the course of the session. Times and prices will be as follows: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $119; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $139 (camper should bring lunch); 1 to 4 p.m., $79

To register for this program, please visit the recreation office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or download an application from www.gardencityrecreation.org. You may also register online at US Sports Institute’s website at www.ussportsinstitute.com.

Parent And Tots Sports Program Announced

The Recreation and Parks Department is please to offer a program dedicated to parents and tots. The US Sports Institute’s Parent and Tot Program will introduce 2 and 3-year-olds to a variety of sports, games and group activities, all with the help of a parent. This seven-week program, open to residents of the Village of Garden City, will be available on Thursdays beginning April 18 according to the following times: 10 to 10:45 a.m., $95; 11 to 11:45 a.m., $95; noon to 12:45 p.m., $95

Peewee Sports Sampler

The Garden City Recreation Department will offer a Pee-Wee Sports Sampler program this winter for residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This program has been designed especially for the young child as a positive introductory experience to sports. The cost of each six-week session will be $75. Classes are 55 minutes in length. Children must be 4 years old by the first day of class in order to attend. The program will take place at St Paul’s Recreation Complex according to the following schedule: Tuesdays at 12:45 p.m., Thursdays at 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., Friday at 1:30 p.m.

Classes will begin the week of March 4. To register for this program, please fill out the registration form and submit with payment to the Garden City Recreation Department at 108 Rockaway Ave.

A Brand New Roller Rink

The Garden City Recreation & Parks Department is proud to announce that this spring it will debut its brand new roller rink where various hockey programs will be offered for residents of the village ages 5-17 and 30 and over. Whether you have played for years already, or looking to join, there is no better time to join in on all the fun. Stay tuned in the weeks to come for additional announcements.

Cancellations For Bad Weather

Now that winter is here, the hope is that the weather will be good for everyone, but in the case of a bad weather day, please check www.gardencityrecreation.org for updates and/or cancellations.

Winter Adult Zumba Registration Begins

The following Zumba exercise classes for adults will be offered by the Department of Recreation and Parks:

Mondays at 7:45 p.m. (begins March 4) 8 weeks for $72

Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. (began on Jan. 31) 12 weeks for $108

Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. (begins Feb. 2) 12 weeks for $108

*New class – Zumba basics 4 weeks for $36 – come see if you would enjoy this new form of exercise - Wednesday evenings at 7:45 p.m.

All classes are lead by Felicia Lovaglio, director of the Dance Conservatory and adjunct professor at Adelphi. Each class is 45 minutes long. All classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall or St. Paul’s Senior Center. To register for any of these classes, please visit www.gardencityrecreation.org or the recreation office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

News

Friendship Circle Luncheon Turns 10

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Kroplick and Kammerer honored

On May 8, more than 500 fashionably dressed women converged on the Garden City Hotel for the Sid Jacobson JCC’s tenth annual Friendship Circle Luncheon. Notable celebrities on hand were Good Day New York co-host Rosanna Scotto, who was also the event’s MC, and singer/actress Megan Hilty from the Broadway play Wicked and NBC’s hit drama Smash, who entertained the ladies with her favorite songs from both shows.

The Friendship Circle Luncheon was started 10 years ago by Denise Silverberg, as a way to raise money for programs providing support for adults in their 30s, 40 s and 50s that are afflicted by Alzheimer’s. Silverberg’s mother has the disease, so she understands firsthand the role of a caregiver and the stresses involved in taking care of someone who has it.

Revised HUB Transportation Study

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Deputy Mayor Nicholas Episcopia attended the HUB Stakeholders Meeting held by Nassau County’s consultants on the Transportation Project. He was joined by EPOA President Judy Courtney, Vice President Chris Mullaney, and Director Leo Stimmler, as well as William Bellmer, a member of the Garden City Planning Commission, Dorothy Episcopia, past EPOA president, and former mayor Robert Rothschild. Bob Schoelle and Brian Ridgeway attended the afternoon session. Garden City is a stakeholder because a large portion of the village lies within the defined HUB area.

As presented, the currently preferred alternative transportation plan appears reasonable and eliminates the construction of a light rail system that would run from the Mineola Station, south behind Arthur Street, and east along the spur adjacent to St. James Street South, as was initially proposed. Nonetheless, as we have consistently done over the years, we will continue to monitor plans for the transportation project and strongly express our opinion if we believe any aspect of this project would be detrimental to the quality of life in Garden City.

Sports

Almost Perfect

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Boys JV lacrosse team goes undefeated

The Garden City JV lacrosse team finished the year with a stellar 14-0-1 record. Led by Head Coach Tom Flatley and Assistant Coach Brett Hepworth, the Trojans overpowered most of their opponents with explosive offensive bursts, tough-nosed gritty defense, and rock-solid goaltending. The offense averaged over 15 goals per game, while the defense allowed just over three goals per game.

The season commenced with a hard fought, triple overtime thriller against Syosset that ended in a 7-7 tie. As the team became more cohesive, most of the next few opponents, including Hewlett, Lynbrook, Carey, Roslyn, Kellenberg, and others, found themselves overmatched against this Trojan team. However, that did not dissuade Ward Melville from putting forth an inspired effort on their home turf for three quarters, before finally falling to Garden City 12-7.

Playing With A Big Stick

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Defense keys successful lacrosse seasons

The boys and girls high school teams are both rolling and have their sights set on a long run in the playoffs. Both team have faced a number of formidable opponents throughout the season and have successfully navigated their schedules. One thing that has been consistent for both teams has been that their defenses have had to stand tall at key times and shut down very active offenses. Both Coach Finnell and Coach Chapman have made sure that the non-league schedules of their teams will ensure that their teams are prepared for whatever the playoffs can throw at them.

After going the full season last year undefeated, the boys team has three blemishes on their record with losses to powerhouses Ward Melville, Manhasset and LaSalle of PA. With a 9-3 record the Trojans are looking to wrap up the number two seed in the playoffs to force a rematch of the Manhasset game in the County finals. The boys have excelled defensively only allowing 4.25 goals against per game. And if you remove those three tough losses the goals against average drops to 3.1.