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Garden City Senior News
      trip to the philadelphia flower show The Recreation Department will sponsor a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show through Prime Time Travel on Wednesday, March 7 th . Prime Time Travel will pick our group up in the morning from Lord & Taylor's parking lot.
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Garden City Retired Mens Club
      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.
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Senior Duplicate Bridges
      On February 5 there were 4-1/2 tables of Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows: North-South 1 Claire Burns & Joan Kiernan 2 Rosemary Brown & DeDe Flannary East-West 1 Louise Butler & Win
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Wills-Doehner Wedding
      Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wills of Garden City are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Lindsay Micheala Wills, to Francis John Doehner, son of Mr. John Doehner and Mrs. Beth Doehner, both of Manchester, New Hampshire. The celebration and blessing of their marriage was held at...
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Socially Speaking
     Amy Cunningham and Justin Ganderson who were married on December 30th. Being so very close to New Year's Eve, they will never forget their anniversary. Amy's Mom and Dad - Maxine and Kenneth - are very happy too. Best Wishes to the happy couple.
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Scholarship Bridge And Luncheon
      There will be a bridge and luncheon held on Thursday, February 22nd from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the McCloskey Auditorium at St. Anne's Church located on Dartmouth Street in Garden City. It is a wonderful time to gather with your friends to play bridge. Non bridge players are encouraged to at...
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World Travelers
By Eda C. Meglio
      Forget London, Paris and Rome - the ladies of the Women's Club of Garden City just took a trip to Nicaragua. It took place at the Garden City Library on January 23rd at one o'clock. The tour guides were Connie and Doug Going. It was a wonderful adventure, without leaving home.
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Garden City Library News
      What's Up For Young Adults At The Library BABYSITTING WORKSHOP Learn the basic responsibilities of babysitting and how to react in an emergency at this two-part workshop. Open to all young adults in grades 6-12, registration begins on Saturday, February 10th in person, by phone...
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Resident Named President Of Little Flower
      J. Keith Fell, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hilton Capital Management in Garden City, has been elected the new President of the Board of Directors for Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. Fell joins fellow officers, Father Patrick West, Chairman; Vincent Cullen,...
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Upcoming Broadway Shows
      Adult Education is pleased to announce its upcoming Broadway trips. Please register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that we can order tickets - don't wait for the next Adult Ed brochure. All tickets are orchestra seats for the 2PM Wednesday matinee performances. We use a Motorcoach and there is plent...
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The Garden City Antiques Show
      Americans are pretty savvy shoppers - we know a bargain when we see one! But we're also in a hurry - always trying to do three things in the time for one! If only we could combine speed shopping with bargain pricing! We here at Flamingo Promotions understand this and have been looking for a w...
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Wingate Inn To Host "Taste Of Garden City"
      On Wednesday evening, February 28, 6-8 p.m., the Wingate Inn, Garden City, 821 Stewart Avenue, will host the Garden City Chamber of Commerce's 4th annual "Taste of Garden City" After Hours Networking Event within their elegant lobby.
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Friends Of Mercy St. Patrick's Dinner
      The Friends of Mercy Medical Center will hold their 41st annual Gentlemen's St. Patrick's Dinner on Thursday, March 15th at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club. The black-tie event will honor Gerry Oakes, Director of the Nassau/Suffolk Chapter of Swim Across America which has raised more than...
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Scout Sunday At The Cathedral
      Boy Scouts from Troop 55 and Cub Scouts from Pack 55 attended Sunday service at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Scout Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. A Scout is Reverent and the boys proved that by worshipping at the Cathedral. The scouts were part of the entrance procession at the service, and lat...
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Troop 56 Community Service Projects
      In the past few months Troop 56 has worked on two community service projects, after inviting Cynthia Sucich of the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network to speak at one of their troop meetings. The boys in the troop decided on what projects they wanted to work on, and then went into acti...
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"Oh! Danny Boy..The Knights,...the Knights Are Calling..."
      Taking a hint from one of singer Andy Cooney's favorite songs, "Danny Boy," for its theme, "Msgr. John's Knights" will honor (i.e. "Roast & Toast") their longtime Advertising & Promotion Director Dan Burns at an informal family fun dinner-dance, Grand Knight Bob Guida has announced.
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GC Resident Named To Board Of Directors
      Lehigh Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered rubber powder, announced today the addition of Joseph Vecchio to its board of directors. Vecchio, a Garden City native, brings more than 45 years of industrial recycling expertise to Lehigh, having been at the forefront of leadi...
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Christmas In January
By Eda C. Meglio
      The Senior Women's Club "Christmas In January" Bridge/Luncheon was enjoyed by all who attended. It was held at the Garden City Country Club on January 12th. A sit-down luncheon was followed by bridge. Eda Meglio, Vice President, presented Judy Radocy, club President, with a gi...
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Zuaro - D'Angelo Wedding
      Kara Surlis Zuaro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Zuaro of Bethpage, and Peter John D'Angelo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Paul D'Angelo of Garden City, were married Saturday afternoon, December 2nd, at Saint Martin of Tours Church in Bethpage. Deacon Thomas Hennessy, a friend of the bride, pr...
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      Voice of the Faithful will meet at the East Williston Community Church, Hillside Avenue, on Tuesday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Kevin Connors, VOTF-LI Finance Committee Chair. Call Carol at 742-0704...
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Attention Class Of 2007 Save the Day
      The Men's Association sponsored Mother/Son Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, June 1st, and the Father/Daughter Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 2nd.
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Blood Drive Sponsored By Cathedral
      The Cathedral of the Incarnation will sponsor a Blood Drive on Sunday March 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Cathedral House located at 50 Cathedral Avenue. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting Marian Haberman of the Long Island Blood Services at 516-478-5018. Long Island Blood...
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Casino Bridge
      The Saturday evening bridge at the GC Casino proved to be a lovely early Valentine for those in attendance. Some of the men had on valentine ties and some of the ladies wore lovely heart jewelry to match their bids of hearts! Everyone enjoyed dinner and bridge.
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Resident To Present Award For President
      Local resident Lana Noone, Author, "Global Mom: Notes From a Pioneer Adoptive Family", Recipient, New York State Humanitarian Commendation, 2006. and Recipient, Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation's Humanitarian Award, 2005, will present a Posthumous Vietnam "Operation Babylift" Award to P...
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Holocaust Center Hires GC Director Of Development
      The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, located on the 246 acre Welwyn Preserve in Glen Cove, is happy to announce its plans for 2007. The Center is moving forward with a 2.5 million dollar investment to address our historic building's renovation needs, as well as to crea...
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Women's Club Hosts Party
By Eda C. Maglio
      A festive Christmas Party was held at the Garden City Library on December 12. The Women's Club of Garden City was the host. President Norma Takach chaired a short business meeting and then presented a $300 check to charity. The recipients were: the Alzheimer's Day Care Program, the S...
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The Exonerated To Be Performed
      The Exonerated, by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, winner of the 2003 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and voted the #1 play of that year, will be performed on Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10, at 8 pm, at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, 38 Old Country Road, Garde...
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Long Island Panhellenic Winter Luncheon
      Members and guests are invited to a Winter Luncheon at the4 Orchid Restaurant, 730 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, on Tuesday , February 13, at 12 Noon. Special guest, Erica Marcus is a Food Specialist with Newsday.
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Rotary Remembers The Holidays
      This past December 4, members and guests of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club celebrated the holidays at their annual holiday luncheon at the Garden City Hotel.
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Book Reviews A Success
      The always popular annual book review program was presented to the members of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead on Wednesday, January 24 th at 1:30 p.m. in the Garden City Casino. Prem Chauhan, chairperson of the Drama/Literature Department, introduced panel moderator J...
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India Republic Day Ceremony
      Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (fourth left), Senior Councilman Anthony Santino (fifth right), Councilwoman Angie Cullin (second left), Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby (third right), Councilman Ed Ambrosino (second right), Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (...
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Tea At Two!
      Tea was served on Saturday, January 20th at 2:00pm, and the ladies of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection attended in a charming regalia of hats and gloves. And what hats! From sensational straw to voluptuous velvet as well as casual cowboy, the hats were bedecked in ribbon, netting, flowers,...
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Mercy Ball Raises $150,000 For Radiology Suite
      The 70th annual Mercy Ball, held on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury raised $150,000 for Mercy Medical Center.
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Breast Cancer Walk Recruitment Meeting
      Nassau County residents and friends are invited find out how they can participate in the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. The orientation will be held on Wednesday, March 14 from 6 to 7 pm at the Adelphi School of Social Work, Room 302. Participants can sign up to do the walk, o...
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Academic Luminary To Speak At Adelphi
      Adelphi is pleased to welcome Roland Fryer, Jr., who will deliver the John Hope Franklin Distinguished Lecture "Toward a Unified Theory of Black America" on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. The lecture, spo...
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Last Days To Register For Two Year Old Program
      Treasure Time for Twos is an exciting interactive program for two year olds to attend with an adult who is special to them (i.e. Mom, Dad, Grandparent, Caregiver).
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CPOA Meeting
      T he Garden City Central Property Owners' Association will be hosting its February meeting at the Garden City Senior Center on Tuesday, February 13th at 8 p.m. The meeting is open to all Garden City Central residents. Several important topics will be discussed. They are also looking f...
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