Movie at Great Neck House
The film, “Blaze” (2018), starring Ben Dickey, Alial Shawkat and Charlie Sexton will be showing at Great Neck House on Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 22 at 5 and 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. This is the story of Blaze Foley, who is the songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The bittersweet storyline acknowledges Blaze’s profound highs and lows, as well as the impressions he made on the people who shared his journey. The film is rated R and runs 2h 9min. A park pass is required for admission.
Summer Tennis Camp
Parkwood Tennis Camp runs from July 1 through Aug. 23. We offer an optional early drop-off. Opened to players ages 6-17 of all abilities. Participants are evaluated to address individual needs. Mornings consist of drill, point play and physical conditioning. The second half of the day consists of match play and competitive games. Register weekly or for the whole summer. For more information, visit www.gnparks.org or call 516-482-0355.
Summer Classes at Great Neck House
Summer classes at Great Neck House begin on Monday, July 1. Course registration is on a first-come, first-served basis during regular registration hours. Visit gnparks.org or come in to see the course schedule and sign up for a summer class. Call 516-482-0355 for more information.
Parkwood Family Aquatic Center
Register today for the Parkwood Family Aquatic Center, which is open weekends through June 23 and then daily starting Monday, June 24 through the summer. Enjoy free events and programs with your membership. Sign up online at www.gnparks.org or at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Ave.
Nature Program: Inspirational Walk
On Sunday, June 23 at 10 a.m., take an inspirational walk with us. This is actually more like a leisurely ramble, generously interspersed with readings to enhance your appreciation of beauty, wonder and tranquility of nature. Meet by the wood carvings in the SW corner of the Village Green. Register online at gnparks.org or call 516-482-0355. Children under 16 may not attend.
Camp Parkwood 2019 Registration Camp
Parkwood offers age appropriate activities (ages 3 and up), optional door-to-door bus service (ages 4+), complimentary towel service and Tweens Travel Program (grades six through eight), plus new this summer, Leaders In Training for ages 14 and 15 and Camp Parkwood Sports Camp option for grades 2-5. Due to popular demand, they have opened this option up to second graders. This brand new sports program is coached by skilled professionals from an outside sports organization. A different sport runs each week between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Choose one or more weeks to participate (add additional $75 per week to camp program). Activities resume with regular camp group after lunch. Camp runs from July 1 through Aug. 23 (closed 7/4). Register weekly or for the whole summer. Visit gnparks.org or call 516-482-0355 for more information.
Sail this Summer at Steppingstone Marina
In addition to adult sailing programs and family courses, new waterfront activities, kayak/sailboat rentals, mooring rentals and boat ramp, the Park District has a Summertime Sailing program (ages 7-17), which runs from July 1 to Aug. 30. For those who love to sail or would like to learn, this full or half-day program will have you “on board” in no time. Register weekly or for the whole summer. There are additional activities at Parkwood Sports Complex and optional transportation, daily lunches and field trips. They also offer Sail School (beginners through expert level, ages 7-17) for a more competitive, intensive experience on the water, which runs from June 25 through Aug. 24. Shake a leg and all hands on deck. Check out more at www.gnparks.org.
Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House
Great Neck House continues to offer Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving classes. The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month. The next class offered is on July 6. To sign up for a class or for more information, call Great Neck House at 516-482-0355.
