Mrs. Arlyn Rath Arlyn Rath, local resident and world traveler and collector, entertained members of the Community Club at their meeting on February 22 at the Garden City Casino.

Mrs. Rath, a last-minute replacement for the scheduled speaker, kept her audience fascinated as she explained each of the samples she had brought with her from the vast collection of memorabilia from her extensive travels.

Lillian LaPlac, chairman of the Americanism/Current Events Department of the Community Club, invited members and their guests to enjoy refreshments and a chance to get a close-up look at Mrs. Rath’s collectibles following the meeting.

From left: Mary Dowswell, Louise Abitable, Carol Countryman and Martha Widner Mrs. LaPlac was assisted by Muriel Urban, who welcomed members at the door; Margaret Musil, who greeted guests; and Geraldine McHugh, who introduced the speaker. Hospitality was handled by Marilyn Kerr, and Maybelle Schein and Martha Widner. Arrangements were handled by Beatrice Mercadante and the decorations were created by Josephine Krawczyk.

The Community Club offers a variety of quality programs, trips and creative art classes from October through May. For more information about the Community Club, please call 748-0488 on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

From left:Arlene Madden, Geraldine McHugh, Janet Castles and Regina Dowling