Garden City Recreation Department News: October 11, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Garden City High School Student Named News 12 Scholar Athlete

Congratulations to Alexandra Bruno, a senior at Garden City High School, for being named this year’s first News 12/MSG Varsity Scholar Athlete. The Scholar Athlete program highlights outstanding scholar athletes attending Long Island high schools. “Alex,” pictured here with Principal Nanine Cuttitta (at left) and Nancy Kalafus, the district’s director of athletics and physical education, becomes Garden City’s 34th athlete to be honored as a News 12 Scholar Athlete. The broadcast of her television interview aired on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Garden City Recreation Department News: October 6, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Registration for Fall Pee-Wee Sports Sampler Begins

The Garden City Recreation Department will once again offer our very poplar Pee-Wee Sports Sampler program. This program is open to children ages 4 and 5 who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The seven-week program, which will begin in mid-October has been designed to provide an opportunity to try a wide variety of sports with basic instruction in a fun setting.

Garden City Recreation Department News: September 27, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Senior Softball Championship Tournament at Mitchel Athletic Complex

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano invites players and teams to participate for The Long Island Senior Softball Championship Tournament brought to you by Senior Softball USA at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale. The tournament will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“This tournament is the perfect opportunity for residents who love the game to play in a friendly competition and possibly earn the title of Champion,” said Mangano.

Garden City Recreation Department News: September 20, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Adelphi Pool Membership For Adults Offered

Adelphi University is now offering a “Pool Only” membership to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This membership will give the user use of Adelphi’s lap pool during stated hours until May 31, 2012. The cost of the membership will be $225. Our Recreation Department has the paperwork necessary to join this program. If you are 18 years or older and are interested in obtaining a membership, please call the office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or Woodruff Hall at Adelphi University.

Long Island Children Learn To Set and Achieve Goals

The foundation for character building and success starts at home. The schools and role models that impact your child’s life assist in reinforcing the aspirations that you have for your child’s development and future.

Garden City Recreation Department News: September 13, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Adelphi Pool Membership for Adults Offered

Adelphi University is now offering a “Pool Only” membership to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This membership will give the user use of Adelphi’s lap pool during stated hours until May 31, 2012. The cost of the membership will be $225. Our Recreation Department has the paperwork necessary to join this program. If you are 18 years or older and are interested in obtaining a membership, please call the office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or Woodruff Hall at Adelphi University.

Volunteers Needed to Help Paralyzed Surfers

Individuals who haven’t surfed in years due to spinal cord injuries that left them paralyzed, will be able to get on to surfboards at Long Beach thanks to an organization called Wheels2Water. Dozens of volunteers are needed to help paralyzed surfers out of their wheelchairs and on to specially designed surfboards. The Wheels2Water event takes place starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Lincoln Blvd. in Long Beach. Interested volunteers should contact Anthony Testaverde at (516) 729-1061 or click on Events at www.TestaverdeFund.org. 

GC Business Owner Ranks in Top Five Swimmers in Nation

Roger Places Fifth and Sixth at U.S. Masters National Swimming Championships

Roger Kahn, owner of Champion Office Suites in Garden City and member of the Westchester-based Badger Swim Team, has returned from the U.S. Masters National Swimming Championships retaining his ranking in the top five swimmers in the nation in the 55- to 59-year-old age category.  The competition was held at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.  Champion Office Suites is Long Island’s premier provider of virtual office and professional business services