The class of 1955 is celebrating their 50th reunion, Oct. 7, 8 and 9. Festivities have been planned to promote both fun and nostalgia. The good times begin Friday night with a cocktail/buffet supper, at the Victory Restaurant. There will be a historical bus trip around Garden City, with John Ellis Kordes narrating the tour, on Saturday afternoon. The highlight of the weekend is a cocktail and dinner party at the Garden City Casino. It promises to be a memorable weekend for all who attend. The weekend culminates Sunday, with a brunch at Leo's. Classmates have responded enthusiastically to the mailings, however, there are a number of unknown addresses. Please contact Ellen Williams at 516-742-3184 with any information regarding the class of '55.

Senior Connections Presents Forum

A public Forum sponsored by Senior Connections will feature new perspectives on the multi-faceted roles of GRANDPARENTS: TRADITIONAL ROLES AND NEW PERSPECTIVES. This presentation will highlight the unique opportunities to maintain family bonds and to find new and effective ways to foster intergenerational sharing. This Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 19, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Downstairs Meeting Room in the Garden City Public Library. (Elevator Available) Refreshments.

The featured speaker will be Charlotte Allen, Professor of gerontology at Molloy College, Department of Social Work. Professor Allen will discuss with the audience the diverse experiences of grantparenthood as reported by grandparents and grandchildren in widely diverse families.