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Chi Kung Exercise and Mediation Class Forming

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 16 and will be held at 1 pm at Garden City’s Senior Center. The price for the session is $48. To register this class, please visit the Office of Recreation and Parks at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Zumba Gold Class Forming

Our winter session of our “Zumba Gold” fitness will be held in on Thursday afternoons at 2 pm at The Senior Center. Each 45 minute class, teaching the basics of “Zumba” exercise, is led by Felicia Lovaglio, our certified “Zumba” exercise instructor. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. The ten week session will begin Thursday, January 30. The price for the session is $60.

To register this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

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.

MONDAY
Exercise with Felicia at 10 am
Chair Yoga Connie at 12 pm
Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm

TUESDAY
Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:15pm

WEDNESDAY
Exercise with Felicia at 10:00 am
Chair Yoga with Connie at 11am

THURSDAY
Yoga with Dini at 11:15pm

Meditation with Dini at 12pm

FRIDAY
Exercise with Felicia at 10:00 am
Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am
Meditation with Connie at noon
Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm

Special Events

Here are Garden City Recreation and Parks’ winter trips and special events for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Other trips will be added in the upcoming weeks.

Tuesday, January 21 at 2 pm – Tax Grievance Workshop, sponsored by Legislator Laura Schaefer’s office.

Wednesday, January 22, at noon – Pizza Lunch, $6.00, reservations are necessary by visiting the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue with payment.