108 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone - (516) 465-4075
The Senior Center - "A Community Resource"
The Senior Center will be Closed Until Further Notice
Due to a pipe burt, the Senior Center will be closed until further notice.
Senior Center Events Update
THIS SCHEDULE WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH 2023
Senior Activity Schedule during Senior Center Cleanup
The following classes will take place at St. Paul’s Cottages (108 Rockaway Avenue) while the cleanup of the Senior Center is taking place:
Monday:
10:00 Exercise with Felicia in Cluett Hall
12:00 Retired Men’s Club in the North Cottage
2:00 Knitting & Crochet Club in the North Cottage (cancelled next week 3/13)
2:15 Chair Yoga with Samantha in Cottage #110
Tuesday:
2:30 Chair Dancing with Felicia in Cottage #110
Wednesday:
9:45 Exercise with Felicia in Cluett Hall (30 minute class)
11:15 Senior Dance Performance Group with Felicia in Cluett Hall*
12:00 Lunch Group in North Cottage
3:00 Chess Club in North Cottage
Thursday:
11:15 Yoga with Samantha in Cottage #110
12:00 Retired Men’s Club in the North Cottage
1:30 Chi Kung with Andrea in Cottage #110*
3:15 Zumba Gold with Andrea in Cluett Hall*
Friday:
12:30 Resistance Bands with Samantha in Cottage #110
1:00 Aerobics with Samantha in Cottage #110
Noon Senior Women’s Bridge
The cottages are located behind the St Paul’s building. Cottage #110, and the North Cottage. They both face Rockaway Avenue. All game playing and meeting will take place in the North Cottage, while all exercise/dance related classes will take place in Cottage #110.
For the North Cottage, please park in the lot to the North of the complex by the soccer field. For activities in Cottage #110 you may also park there, or if there are spots available, park by the Recreation Office.
Classes marked with an * denotes that it is a ”pay to go” class, to join, please visit the Recreation Office.
We have plenty of tables for playing games, but it is, as always, “first come, first serve”.
About the Center...
The Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open. Our hours will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
The Recreation and Parks Department sponsors a wide range of activities to entertain our seniors. Participants must be age 60 and older and reside within the Inc. Village of Garden City.
Our Senior Center is located behind the old Lord and Taylor's parking lot off 11th Street at 6 Golf Club Lane. The newly renovated Center was recently enlarged to accommodate both senior groups and all senior programs the Recreation and Parks Department offers. The Senior Center is also available to rent for private parties when it is not in use by the seniors.
Senior Programing
Some of the many programs offered to senior residents ages 60 and older are Chair exercise, TaiChi, Meditation, Yoga, Games days, speakers, lunches, and much more! Please check our senior events page for our monthly calendar and all our offerings.
The Senior Center Guidelines for Use
- Any Village resident aged 60 or older may participate in Senior Activities at the Center. Upon entering the building, you will be asked to sign with your name, address, and phone number. Proof of age and residency may be requested upon entering.
- A senior resident may bring a guest. The guest must accompany the resident and may not stay if the resident leaves. Guests may not attend special senior events.
- Senior groups using the building for meetings will provide a list of their members to help facilitate sign-ins.
- The Senior Center is a co-ed facility and is open to all senior residents during operating hours. Senior and other group meetings will be scheduled in conjunction with planned activities and normal drop in visitor use. All activities will be monitored by the recreation staff who will enforce all operational rules and guidelines.
- Anyone using the facility must clean up before they exit the building. Please help us to keep the building clean.
- Any person who has been previously banned from another Village building may not enter the Center.
Rental Information
We are happy to announce, The Senior Center is also available for rental to residents. The south room of The Senior Center can be rented on a week night or on the weekends when not in use for a senior event.
Our facility offers comfortable, climate controlled community rooms year-round at an affordable price. From intimate meeting rooms that are perfect for smaller groups or business meetings to parties, christenings, anniversary's, family celebrations and so much more. Our facility also has a full commercial kitchen used for your choice of caterer, and alcohol is permitted. No matter what size your function is our Center is the perfect space for you and your guests. For additional information please call the Recreation Office at (516) 465-4075.
Events and Activities
Want to know more details as to the events and programs happening at the Senior Center? Please click on the button below to "Find Out More"