The Garden City Unit of Helen Heller Services For The Blind held their Fall Card Party at the Community Church and they had a full house. Among those playing were: Lillian Berryman, Gwen Duff, Gail Vitale, Gloria Tassone, Valerie Lemkul, and Kathleen Mullooly. Among those working were: Joy Losgar, Aurora Vinciguarra, Ann Senchyshyn, Elaine Kelly and Ann Wassmer and Dorothy Candiotti. A good time as had by all and all for a good cause.

Maureen and Duncan Fraser were back from a wonderful tour of Ireland where they saw many interesting sights, made new friends, and had wonderful weather. It's good to have them home again.

Happy birthday wishes go to Miriam Benack, who will celebrate her special day on the 21st of this month and to Adele Ruffo, Joan Typermas and to Marjorie Keane, who will be celebrating just about now. May you all have a great day and a year filled with health and happiness.

Happy Birthday wishes also go to Woodrow (Woody) Johnson who will turn 90 on the 22nd of October. A wonderful milestone and I hope he too has a great year ahead and many more to come.

All best wishes go to Pauline and Bob Rudkin, who celebrate their 56th Wedding Anniversary this month and also to Jackie and Bill Polon, who will mark their 12th on October 21st. Good health and much happiness and many more years to come.

Enjoying a wonderful concert by the Trio Selisti at Adelphi University recently were Marilyn Flynn, Joan Repetto, and Mary Polak along with a number of other residents of Garden City. The Performance was spectacular as always and they have another one to look forward to on October 30th.

Clark Botanic Garden is planning a great selection of classes geared to get you ready for winter and the holidays. The first will take place on November 4th and 11th from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Gardens. It will be by Laura Eckerle of "All About Ewe" and you will learn to knit a scarf for yourself or for a gift. Yarn and Knitting needles will be provided and refreshments will be served. The fee is $40 for members; $50 for non-Members and Teens 12 and older are welcome. Call Maria Morgan at 516-484-8603 to register or for more information. Sounds like fun to me.

Marie Kelly is taking the reservations for the Fall Luncheon and Card Party on Thursday, November 8th from Noon to 4 p.m. at the Orchid Restaurant on Franklin Avenue here in town. Sponsored by the St. Joseph's Rosary Altar Society the fee is $29 per person. Checks should be made payable to St. Joseph's Rosary Altar Society and sent to Marie Kelly at 27 Clinton Road, Garden City, N.Y. 11530. Marie has Pat Dolan as her Co-Chair.

Food prices always seem to go up every time you go to the store, but remember that the food that never goes up in price is food for thought! See you next week!