Golden Goose Gala co-chairwomen Jennifer Miller and Susan Eckna. The fruition of summer’s gifts from fields and orchards, leaves of crimson, golden and bronze, and the dwindling daylight hours signal that fall has arrived and preparations for Twigs’ 31st Annual Golden Goose Gala are in full swing.

Twigs of Winthrop University Hospital Auxiliary cordially invites you for holiday shopping at St. Paul’s Field House from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 18th and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 10th.

You are sure to find the perfect gifts for your home, friends, family and yourself with more than 60 vendors participating. Stop by the Twigs’ table and purchase a $5 raffle for an opportunity to win a cash prize of $500, $250 or $150, and a chance to win a gift basket of “Everything You’d Want for Christmas,” valued at over $100. A professional photographer will be available for holiday photos on Saturday. Twigs’ location at St. Paul’s Field House has spacious shopping and ample parking. It is on the corner of Stewart and Rockaway Avenues in Garden City. MasterCard, Visa and American Express will be accepted for your shopping convenience.

Twigs’ Junior Volunteer and Junior Volunteers co-chairwomen Elise Ronzetti and Donna Ceriano at the Fall Festival Street Fair. Take time from your holiday shopping on Friday, November 18th, for the Candlelight House Tour of lovely Garden City homes dazzling in holiday splendor. The house tour runs from 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. This popular event sells out quickly so reserve your tickets now. Tickets are $45 per person. Make your check payable to Twigs and mail it to Liz Menges at 27 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 or drop it off in her mailbox. The Candlelight House Tour will be held rain or shine. All proceeds from this event will benefit Twigs’ pledge to the Pediatric Unit at Winthrop University Hospital.

For more information, please contact Liz Menges at 747-7357 for the Candlelight House Tour or Golden Goose Gala co-chairwomen Susan Eckna at 742-7688 or Jennifer Miller at 747-5546.