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"RSVP: Getting Things Done!" Retired and Senior Volunteer recruits aged 55+ respond with wisdom, experience, and commitment to the needs of Nassau County residents. For further information, please call the Department of Senior Citizen Affairs Retired and Senior Volunteer Program today at 227-8988. More ... The Garden City Chamber of Commerce cordially invites members of the Garden City business and residentials to attend its 2009 kick-off luncheon on January 9 at the Garden City Hotel when Matthew B. Whalen, Vice President of Development, AvalonBay Communities, Inc., will report on its conditional proposal to de-velop St. Paul's School. More ... Come chase the January blahs. The Senior Women's Club is holding its luncheon and bridge on Friday, January 11th, 12 noon at the Garden City Country Club. President Judy Radocy has planned a delicious menu and a fun afternoon. More ... On Wednesday, January 2, 2008 the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead has invited former resident Catherine S. Manno, M.D., to speak to us on a very timely topic, "Women In Medicine In the 21st Century". Many of you may remember Dr. Manno from previous apperances at the club. She is a very informative and entertaining speaker and we look foward to having her with us again. More ... It takes a community to raise a child, and we do our best work when we work together. To that end, the Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention is pleased to offer "Coffee Chats". More ... The Eastern Property Owners' Association (EPOA) will host the Annual Resident Electors' meeting at 7:30 P.M. on January 15, 2008 at Stewart School Auditorium. All residents are encouraged to attend in order to vote for the East's candidate for Village Trustee, Nicholas Episcopia. More ... The 10 Member Garden City East Nominating Committee has unanimously selected Nicholas Episcopia as its candidate for Village Trustee for a two year term commencing in April 2008. The nomination will be presented to residents at the January 15, 2008 annual Resident Electors' meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M. at the Stewart School auditorium. More ... Friday evening, December 7, the 66th anniversary of "Pearl Harbor Day," was a time for rejoicing and reminiscing for "Msgr. John's Knights" of St. Anne's parish and more than 560 attendees on hand to see and hear singer/composer/ entertainerAndy Cooney and his fast-moving 2007 version of "A Classic Irish Christmas" turn Garden City into "Andy Cooney Country" once again. More ... Community Club Presents "Humorous Memoirs Of World Travel" When the original speaker scheduled for the November 7 general program of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead had to cancel due to a family emergency on the other side of the country, a past-president of the club remembered that another past-president had casually mentioned that she could "possibly" fill in More ... Twenty four rugged Boy Scouts from Troop 55 recently braved subfreezing temperatures, for an action packed weekend away at Camp Pouch on Staten Island. The purpose of the trip was for the boys to have fun, while learning outdoor skills that will be retained by each of them throughout their lives'. More ... There will be a special meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. More ... The Winter Program for Kids will begin on Saturday, January 26th at the Middle School. This always enjoyable program has activities of all sorts for students from kindergarten to sixth grade to have fun, develop skills, learn new things in pleasant ways and be involved with hands-on experiences. More ... On Monday, December 31, the Irish American Society, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola, is holding a New Year's Eve dance starting at 8:30 PM. $75 per person. Call 746-9392...On Sunday, January 6, the LI Astros announce their winter baseball clinic at Herricks High School. For ages 8 -23 years old. Go to web site www.liastros.com for winter clinics... More ... Corinne Ellen Simeone, daughter of Darlene and Harry Simeone, and Gregory Patrick Cronin were married on June 9, 2007 at The Church of the Blessed Sacrament in New York City. A reception followed at The Central Park Boathouse. After a honeymoon in Hawaii, the newlyweds reside in New York City. More ... Adult Education is offering the following fitness class starting in early January. Fitness for the Young at Heart is taught by Joy Cody and is held on the second floor at the firehouse at Stewart Avenue and Edgemere Road. The classes are for those starting or returning to exercise. More ... The Yultide is waning and the Old Year follows it into history. It is a time to pause and reflect - to think of things done and undone - to make lists of "to do" things - Resolutions they used to call them and to remember good times, good friends, and family. Then it is time to turn and greet a new page, a new life in a New Year. More ... The Garden Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead held their annual Greens Day on Wednesday, Dec. More ... Garden City resident Lawrence R. Schena has been named to the dean's list for the first quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology. A first year student in Rochester Institute Technology College of Applied Science and Technology, Lawrence is studying Engineering. More ... After a long work week with the added stress of holiday preparations, several Garden City residents and businesspeople took a break to relax and decompress at the Mahalo Health Spa and Natural Organic Café's "Happy Healthy Hour" event on Friday, December 7. More ... The Garden City Retired Men's Club is a non-profit membership organization formed in April 1961 for the purpose of providing educational and recreational activities for the retired male senior citizens of the Garden City community. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political. More ... St. Paul's Senior Center is located in the cottages on the St. Paul's property and is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for any resident of Garden City aged 60 or older and their guest. More ... Senior Exercise resumes their Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 to 11 a.m. classes on Friday, January 4th in the gym of Resurrection Lutheran Church, 420 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. These co-ed classes are designed to improve balance, expand range of motion, and increase muscle strength by using a series of specific exercises geared to the needs and abilities of mature adults. More ... Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) said, "December 31st is a traditional deadline to apply for many programs, and to contribute to funds and charities to receive a 2007 tax deduction. Below I have listed some items you may wish to address prior to December 31. More ... Professional organizer Marguerite Barone tells how to organize time and space in this free workshop for breast cancer patients and survivors, to be held on Tuesday, January 8, from 7 to 8:30 pm at Adelphi University's Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City. More ... On Thursday, January 10, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Senator Kemp Hannon, Chair of the Senate Health Committee, will be hosting an open house for prospective college interns. Those college students who are interested in being a summer 2008 intern in Senator Hannon's community office are welcome to stop by the office with their resume and speak with the Senator's staff. More ... The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island will host a concert of seasonal music on Sunday, December 30, at 1 PM at its meetinghouse located at 38 Old Country Road (next to the water tower) in Garden City. Featured performers are vocalist Jaqué DuPrée and instrumentalist Barry Kornhauser. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for children. More ... Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray announced that the town is seeking volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Now entering its 33rd year, the VITA Program is sponsored by the Town of Hempstead's Department of Senior Enrichment under the auspices of the Internal Revenue Service. More ... The Human Awareness/Habitat for Humanity Club at Garden City High School recently visited the Mary Brennan INN of Hempstead, where they were welcomed with a tour of the facility. The club had held collections to be given to the needy. At the INN, the club helped pack more than 120 bags, which were to be given out to the homeless and needy for Thanksgiving. More ... On December 3, the Woman's Club of Garden City held its monthly bridge. Many tables of happy ladies came out, in spite of the weather to enjoy this popular dessert bridge. Two ladies won the Lucky Buck drawing. Two received a gift for a small slam. It was a wonderful start to the holiday season. More ... Mayor Bee was recently presented with vintage map of the Inc. Village by Central Garden City Property Owners' Asso-ciation President Pat DiMattia. The map is unique since it is mounted on a foldable board. The map will be safe guided by Garden City Historical Society. Mayor Bee was thankful of the donation by the CPOA knowing that such items are important to maintain a record of the Village's history. More ... Long Island Jewish Medical Center's "Look Good, Feel Better" support group for women coping with the physical ef-fects of radiation and chemotherapy will meet Monday, January 14, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at LIJ's Oncology Conference Room, C-Level, Oncology Building, 270-05 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. More ... The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund, Schneider Children's Hospital, is offering the Entertainment Book jam packed with lots of money saving offers for restaurants, shops, hotels, airport parking, movies, museums, fast food, dry cleaning, etc. The Entertainment Book is the perfect holiday, birthday, hostess or "stocking stuffer" gift. More ... The Estates POA will host the Estates Electors' meeting to be held at 8:00PM on Tuesday, January 15th 2008 at Stratford School Auditorium. All residents are encouraged to attend in order to vote for Estates Village Trustee Candidate. The Estates nominating committee will present their selected candidate for Estates resident vote. More ... If you're an antique or vintage aficionado or you're just looking for one-of-a-kind decorative accessories for your home, come visit the Garden City Historical Society's Consignment Shop. There truly is something for everyone and you're sure to see something different every week. More ... Welcoming Club of Garden City's Children's Day off Event at STRIKE The kids had a great time bowling during a break from school. Please save the date for our next Children's Event January 21st at the IMAX theater at Cradle of Aviation at 10AM. More ... The Garden City Public Library New Year's holiday hours are: Sunday, December 30 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, December 31 New Year's Eve 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday, More ... LET'S PLAY PICTIONARY Charades on paper is the quick description for the game of Pictionary. The Young Adult Department invites all persons in grades 6-12 to come to the library for a lively round of Pictionary games. Prizes will be awarded to winning groups. The fun begins at 2:30 on Saturday, January 12th. More ... |
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