With Athena

What a week! First the cold, then the storm that stalled and finally came with the floods and high winds, and then the report about the Governor of New Jersey being severely injured and all because he was not wearing his seat belt. Here in Garden City, our Police do regular seat belt checks and believe it or not, they do get many people who are not wearing them. "I was only going a short distance," "I forgot or I thought I put in on," and even in some cases - "I hate to wear it." You can make laws about wearing seat belts (and other things), but there are always those who feel it will never happen to them. I do hope that what happened to the Governor makes them aware of what could happen to them and do something about it. buckle up!

Bridge again took front and center this past week with the monthly Dinner/Bridge at the G.C. Country Club on Wednesday, April 11 th (due to Holy Week) and Marygene Anderson and Chet Dodge coming in with the first Small Slam of the evening. There was no sign of the elusive Grand Slam, but enjoying the evening were: Doris and Werner Foster, Irene and John Christie, Elizabeth and Charles Dunleavy, and Lucille Tilitz and friends.Bridge Chairlady Muriel Urban announced that the next event would be on Wednesday, May 2 nd. Be sure to make your reservations.

The following day, Thursday, April 12 th was the date for the Ladies/Luncheon/Bridge at the same club. The first Small Slam of the afternoon was dealt, bid and made in 6 Hearts by Pat Dolan and Elizabeth McCarthy. Again - no Grand Slam was made that day. The Door Prize was won by Muriel Urban. There were twenty one tables in play and enjoying the afternoon were: Ethlyn Anderl, Grace Basile, Joan Schieck, Janet Littlejohn, Peggy Mumm and Gloria Tassone. The date of the next Bridge will be Thursday, May 17 th. Again - do make your reservations.

Virginia Bertonis is in Winthrop-University Hospital after a fall at home. She is doing nicely, but some of those get-well cards from her many friends would make the recovery time much nicer and faster. We all hope to see her out playing bridge again very soon.

Happy Birthday greetings go to Nancy Pastula who will be celebrating her special day very soon and to Buz Anderl, who will be doing ditto before April leaves us. Many happy returns of the day to you both and may you have many more special days to enjoy in health and happiness.

Buz Anderl had a special treat for his birthday when his wife Ethlyn hosted a family party for him at the Garden City Hotel. Everyone had a wonderful time. What a nice way to bring in another year.

Happy wedding anniversary wishes to Joyce and Robert McCarthy, who celebrated their 52 nd year together as did Patricia and Patrick Quinn (same number of years - 52). May both couples have a great year and many more years of wedded bliss to enjoy in good health and much happiness.

The Great Decisions Group of the G.C. Branch of a.A.U.w. will be studying Central Asia and how the international competition for energy supplies will affect each country. April 25 th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wyndham Parlor is where it will all be happening and it surely is a timely subject that will affect all of us. You ladies are right on target.

If you have every wondered what play to choose on Broadway and you are a member of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, you have it made in the shade. They hold a Play Review program annually and their expert play goers will review all the plays you could ask for - both on and off Broadway. The program will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino on Wednesday, April 25 th. If you are not a member, find a friend who is and come as a guest. You will be so impressed that you will want to join the club and take advantage of their many and varied programs and trips. For information call 746-0488 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 to 1 at the Club Office.

Now all of you pray for the weather to get warmer so the flowers will have an easier time of it and we can finally feel spring. See you next week.