108 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone - (516) 465-4075
Events and Activities
Senior Activities and Programs
The Senior Center is OPEN!
The Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open. Our hours will be 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Effective Monday, December 13, 2021 masks/face coverings are required within all indoor Village facilities regardless of vaccination status.
This New York State Department of Heath determination is based on its evaluation of the current COVID-19 numbers and is in alignment with recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Masks/face coverings are required to be worn by all persons over the age of 2 and those medically able to tolerate a face covering/mask
SENIOR EXERCISE WITH FELICIA
Come join us for Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center!
Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 am. Space is limited.
Exercise for Seniors
We offer the following exercise classes for Seniors at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates.
Please look at our YouTube page for videos of activities.
"OPEN STUDIO" FOR SENIORS ON TUESDAYS
Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents. The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 pm. Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors. Please note - you are responsible to clean up your area when you are finished.
Chi Kung Exercise and Meditation
Please join Andrea Albergo for Chi Kung, which is considered a beautiful, peaceful path for body, mind and spirit. Andrea will show how to create a peaceful body by combining movement, breathing and meditation. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. The six week session will begin Thursday, January 27th and will be held at 1 pm at Garden City’s Senior Center. The price for the session is $ 36.
To register this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Mah Jongg
Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This eight week course will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Friday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm beginning Friday, January 7th. The cost of this eight week class will be $80 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City.
To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled.
PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.
We are pleased to offer intermediate Mah Jongg lessons those seniors who are comfortable with the basics of Mah Jongg and want to elevate their game. This eight week course will continue to hone your skills as you learn techniques to make your game better. The class will meet every Friday from 11:15 am to 1:15 pm beginning Friday, January 7th. The cost of this eight week class will be $80 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City.
To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled.
PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.
"OPEN STUDIO" FOR SENIORS ON TUESDAYS
Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents. The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 pm. Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors. Please note - you are responsible to clean up your area when you are finished.
PICKLEBALL RESUMES AT ST. PAUL'S FIELDHOUSE
Pickleball is now open in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse to Garden City resident adults. The sessions will be as follows:
Tuesday through Friday – 9:30 to 11 am OR 11 am to 12:30 am
Play is drop in and rotate in on a first come, first served basis for Garden City residents only, no Non residents will be allowed at this time. The fee is $6 per person, payable per session by check or credit card only, no cash will be accepted. A resident may also purchase a five time pass for $25 or a ten time pass for $50. These passes may be purchased either at the door or at the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.