Happening at the Great Neck Park District

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Weekend Movie at Great Neck House Raise Hell:

The Life & Times of Molly Ivins (2019) starring Harold Cook, Jim Hightower, and Andy Ivins is playing at Great Neck House on Friday, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 25 at 5 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. This is a documentary about the national political columnist and Texan, Molly Ivins who used her razor-sharp wit to speak truth to power. It is unrated and runs 1h 33min.

Nature Program:

Birding in Queens Join us Sunday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m., as we observe some of our interesting resident winter birds in Oakland Lake and Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC). Bring binoculars. Register as soon as possible at www.gnparks.org or call (516) 487-GNPD.

Defensive Driving Classes at Great Neck House:

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving classes are offered at Great Neck House on the first Saturday of every month. There is a class on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call Great Neck House at 482-0355.

Winter Swim Program:

Winter Swim programs, including group or stroke clinic classes for children, ages 3 and up, continue at the Great Neck North Middle School every Saturday afternoon between 12 and 4 p.m. It is never too late to register. Session 2 runs through Saturday, March 7. Residents $210/Non-residents $260. Non-resident fee applies. Call (516) 487-GNPD for more information.

Great Neck House Winter Classes:

You will love the variety of winter classes we offer at Great Neck House. They run through the week of March 23. Check out the full class schedule at www.GNParks.org and register online or call (516) 487-GNPD for more information.

Tennis Lessons at Parkwood:

Tennis Center Parkwood Indoor Tennis Center is the place to be this winter. Session II just began so this is a perfect time to brush up on your game or learn to play! Non-resident rates apply. Call (516) 487-GNPD.

Lights and Ice at the Village Green:

The outdoor rink will remain open through Sunday, Feb. 2. Make sure to take advantage of the outdoor rink before it closes. We’re open Monday-Thursday: 4-9 p.m.; Fridays: 4-10 p.m. and weekends: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. See you on the ice!

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