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.
Adult Art Classes at Cluett Hall
Beginning Sept. 16, the Recreation Department will again offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays beginning Feb. 17. Our classes will be held in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s. The cost of the 10-week program will be $110 (Supplies are bought on your own—a supply list will be handed out at the first class).
This 10-week program will teach the beginner as well as advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastels from photographs. Students will be given the option of dividing each three-hour session between portrait or landscape, or they may concentrate solely on the subject of their choice.
Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required to work at their own pace and level of expertise. Arleen Ruth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her commissioned portraits hang in the many Garden City homes.
To register for this program, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Youth Fall Tennis Schedule Announced
Our Recreation Department is pleased to announce the list of classes for the Fall Youth Tennis Lessons at Community Park’s Tennis Center. This is a schedule and description only. We are not starting registration at this time, registration will be announced at a later date.
A description of our class levels is as follows:
Tots Ages 4 to 5
PeeWee – Ages 5 to 7: Introduction to Tennis, emphasizing basic movement and striking skills in a fun game playing environment.
Novice – Ages 6 to 7: Continued development of basic movement and striking skills on a full size court. Serving and scorekeeping will be introduced. Past Tennis experience required.
Junior – Ages 8 to 11: Extension of Novice Level program. Continued emphasis on striking concepts, movement, and skills related to tennis play.
Junior Advanced – Ages 8 to 11: For the more serious, more advanced students. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hr time slots. Experience required.
Senior – Ages 12 and older: Extension of Junior Program, continued emphasis on fundamentals and skills related to tennis play.
Senior Advanced – Ages 12 and older: For the more serious, more advanced student. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hour time slots. Experience required.
Ultimate Workout: For experienced Junior and Senior Level Tennis Players who want to “hone” their skills and get a good workout.
Below is the schedule, which will begin in late September and run through mid January.
Tots – Ages 4 to 5 (Preschool) All classes are 55 minutes
Tuesday 3:30
Wednesday 3:30
Friday 1:30, 2:30, or 3:30 p.m.
Saturday 12:30 or1:30 p.m.
Pee Wee – Ages 5 to 7 (5 years old and in Kindergarten) Beginners, all classes are 55 minutes
Monday 3:30 or 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 3:30 or 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 4:30 or 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 3:30 or 4:30 pm
Friday 3:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 or 11:30 a.m.
Novice – Ages 6 to 7 with tennis experience, all classes are 55 minutes
Monday 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 3:30 or 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 3:30, 4:30, or 5:30 p.m.
Friday 3:30-4:25 p.m.
Saturday 12:30 or 1:30 p.m.
Junior – Ages 8 to 11 Beginners, all classes are 55 minutes
Monday 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 3:30, 4:30, or 5:30 p.m.
Friday 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10, 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Junior Advanced – Ages 8 – 11 with tennis experience, all classes are 85 minutes
Monday 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
Friday 5:30 p.m.
Ultimate Workout for children Drills for the experienced player
Friday 5:30-6:55 p.m. Juniors ages 9-11
Friday 5:30-6:55 p.m. Seniors ages 12 and up
Senior – Ages 12 and Up Beginners, all classes are 55 minutes
Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:30 p.m.
Friday 4:30 p.m.
Senior/Advanced – Ages 12 and Up with tennis experience, all classes are 85 minutes
Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
Friday 5:30 p.m.
Saturday11 a.m.
Registration for Roller Hockey Begins
The Garden City Recreation Department is proud to announce its Fall Roller Hockey Programs. Whether you played last season or haven’t played in a couple of years, now is the perfect time to sign up and experience all the fun. Our fall season is set to begin in early September. All programs take place at the Community Park’s Roller Rink.
Registration Information
In-person registration began on Friday Aug. 19 at the Recreation Department’s administrative office located at 108 Rockaway Ave. Applications will be available on our website www.gardencityrecreation.org, and at the Recreation Department’s administrative office. Please make all checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City.” Remember space is limited in all our programs, so please register early.
A reminder:
Each participant is required to wear full equipment at all times. This includes: hockey helmet with cage, hockey gloves, shin pads, elbow pads, roller blades, hockey stick, long pants, and a protective cup.
A description of each program we offer is as follows:
Learn & Play Program Roller Hockey Clinic for children ages 5-7.
This eight-week program will begin on Sunday Sept. 11 and has been designed to introduce the exciting game of roller hockey. No experience is required in hockey or roller-skating, as this is a beginners program. This hour-long clinic will take place on Sunday afternoons, one beginning at 3 p.m. the second at 4:15 p.m. The cost of this eight-week program is $65.
Recreation Department Leagues
Our Roller Hockey Leagues are broken into ages groups. Please pay careful attention as our age groupings as dates/times have changed.
*Our Leagues will begin their season on Friday Sept. 9, with a Player Evaluation Day* (for all three divisions)
Mites Division is for ages 6 & 7 who have basic skating skills. Since this division is games only, if your child is new to the sports, you should register them for our learn and play clinic.
Games will take place on Monday afternoons with either a 4 or 5 p.m. start, depending on your child’s team schedule. The cost of this program is $65.
Junior Division – ages 8 & 9 will play on Friday afternoons at either 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. start depending on your child’s team schedule. The cost of this program is $65.
Senior Division – ages 10 through 13 will play on Friday evenings at either 6:45 or 8 p.m. depending on your child’s team schedule. The cost of this program is $65.
High School Open Hockey for ages 14 to 16. Games will be played on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. in a pick-up format. The cost of this program will be $55. Season begins on Sunday Sept. 11.
Adult Division for ages 30 and over – games will take place on Sunday evenings at 7:15 p.m. with an occasional “Friday night under the Lights.” Games are in pick-up format. The cost of this program is $55. Season begins on Sunday, Sept. 11.
For further information on any of these programs, you can call the Recreation Department at 465-4075.
Miniature Golf at Community Park
If you are looking for a fun family outing, please visit Community Park’s mini golf course. For a nominal fee, you play on a state-of-the-art 18-hole course, which offers challenges, twists and turns for all! No reservations are required, just come to Community Park and enjoy.
We offer a beautiful setting, complete with a shaded picnic area and playground close by, so it is perfect for that family night out children’s event, especially birthday parties. Special birthday party or group packages for 10 or more are available and all are reasonably priced. For parties or group information or reservations, please visit Community Park’s office next to the mini golf area or call 516-483-2525.
Amusement Park Tickets Available
The Garden City Recreation Department is offering discount tickets to area amusement parks. Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Only cash will be accepted for payment.
On Sale Now
Hershey Park (Hershey, PA) $53.95 (gate price); $43.95 (discounted price) (for ages 3-8 it is better to buy at the park)
Sesame Place (Langhorne, PA) July only $60.13 (gate price); $39.00 (discounted price)
Sesame Place – Any time $60.13; $48.10 (for ages 2 and above) (This ticket can be upgraded to a two day for an additional $2 at the gate)
Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) $59.99 (gate price); $31 (discounted price); Safari (under 54”) $34.99
Dorney Park (Allentown PA) $44.99 (gate price); $35 (discounted price)
Six Flags New England $44.99 (gate price); $30 (discounted price) (Springfield, MA) (under 54”) $34.99
Great Escape/Splashwater Kingdom $45.99 (gate price); $30.00 (discounted price) (Lake George, NY) (under 48”) $34.99
Morey’s Piers Combo Pass – Adult (Wildwood, NJ) $61 (gate price); $42 (discounted price)
Morey’s Piers Combo Pass – Child (under 48”) $48 (gate price); $34 (discounted price)
