Great Neck House is the focus of the District's cultural activity offering movies, live performances, classes and art exhibits. A current park pass is required to register and attend these events. Tennis stickers, guest coupons, daily and monthly commuter parking tickets and parking permits are also available at Great Neck House.
Live recitals are scheduled over the fall, winter and spring months on Sundays at 3 p.m. Weekend films are also shown at 8 p.m. on Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. All films are current releases. Film synopses, ratings and critical reviews can be found on our website, in our brochure and in local newspapers. Local artists, sculptors and photographers exhibit work from time to time, as well.
Classes are offered year round for both children and adults. Great Neck non-Park-District residents may register with an additional fee if space is available. (Proof of Great Neck residency is required.) Family Heart Saver (CPR) and 55 Alive/Mature Driving are special courses offered throughout the semester.
Card and game tables are available, as are meeting rooms for local organizations that have applied to use them.
Call 516-487-GNPD (4673) for further information about any of the services described.
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Fun Art / Exploring Drawing
Scribble drawings, sponge paintings, handmade paper, graphite pencils, charcoal, and collages … all play a part in our Fun Art classes! Imagination, mixed-media, and an open mind, Will allow you to draw and explore! Children ages 5 and up
Thu Nov. 21
Beginner Ballet
Ballet and Modern dance are considered two of the most fundamental forms of dance since both teach balance and coordination skills that can be used throughout life. This class will teach students the basic skills and techniques of both dance forms. Activities include bare, floor, center stage and traveling floor work in a fun, encouraging environment. Leotard and tights preferred, ballet shoes required.
Thu Nov. 21
Exploring Clay
Anything can be hand built by you. We will show you how. Begin by pulling the clay, building your piece, to cleaning and glazing it. The sparkling results will amaze you! Children ages 3.5 and up
Fri Nov. 22
Cardio Fitness
Get your cardio workout without pounding your joints. Followed with weights, core exercises and stretching. You will be more fit and feel energized.
Fri Nov. 22
Tone & Stretch
As you get older, do you find you can't do as much as you used to? Muscles begin to atrophy, resulting in weakened bones, recurring backache. Prevent these problems with regular exercise. The goal of this class is to keep a pain-free lifestyle.
Fri Nov. 22
Movie - Bad Times at the El Royale
Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption... before everything goes to hell. Jeff Bridges, Chris Hemsworth, Jon Hamm, Dakota Johnson and Cynthia Erivo lead an all-star cast in BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE.
Stars: Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson
R | 2h 21min | Crime, Drama, Mystery | 12 October 2018 (USA)
Sat Nov. 23
Accessible Art
This program provides children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to explore the love of art with few limitations. Various art media explored in the field of art/crafts in a passionate, caring environment. This course is taught by special education instructors with extra special TLC.
Instructors:
Cindy Zubli – GNPD therapeutic skating director with years of experience. Works for GNPS Summer Rec Program. Park district resident.
& Van Moody - art teacher with years of experi...
