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The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs will present a workshop entitled "NORCs: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities." This program, one in the Department's series of Gerontology Workshops 2008, will be held on Tuesday, September 23 from 9:00 to 11:30 am at the Smeal Learning Center, 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson. More ... The invitations are in the mail for the Friendship Luncheon sponsored by the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead on Wednesday, September 17 th from Noon to 3 p.m. at The Westbury Manor on Jericho Turnpike just off Glen Cove Road. More ... The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island recently held their 1st Annual Garden Party in the courtyard at the Foundation located at 506 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. The proceeds of the event went towards the purchase of new Garden Furniture. Staff, family and friends enjoyed a fun filled evening of jazz music and delicacies.Attending the event (l to r) Robert A. More ... Recently Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) met with Republican Club President, Ed Cumming to discuss the upcoming election cycle. In planning for the fall events, Hannon wishes to remind all citizens of the approaching voter deadlines. "The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights we as American citizens have," said Senator Hannon. More ... Garden City Class of 1988 is celebrating its 20th reunion this year during homecoming weekend. The reunion will be held on September 27th, 2008. The reunion committee is busy planning this exciting event and trying to locate all of our classmates. If you know how to reach one of the people listed below, please e-mail Avery Barnes Costigan at gchs1988@gmail. More ... Serious illness can bring anxiety and depression. But there are methods you can learn to help you feel better. In a discussion to be held at Adelphi University in Garden City, social workers Richard Belson, DSW, and Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, will provide insight on how people with breast cancer can cope. More ... The Garden City Police Department is currently seeking persons who are interested in becoming a crossing guard for the Garden City Police Department. Applications are available at Garden City Police Headquarters. More ... If you would like to join in for Church on The Beach, meet at the flagpole at Jones Beach Field #6 on Saturday evening, August 30, at 6:30 p.m. The congregation of The Cathedral of the Incarnation invites you to come and celebrate God's creation and its beauty at Mass The participators will gather to hear the Word of God and break bread together on the beach. More ... The Young Adult Department of the Garden City Public Library hosted an Open Mic Night on Monday, August 4th. Twelve teens shared their talents performing songs and playing instruments. More ... Come to the defensive driving courses being conducted by the Automobile Club of NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. The six-hour course allows participants to get the latest driving information from AAA-certified instructors, a 10 percent discount on collision and liability insurance and a reduction of up to four points from driver's license. More ... On Thursday, May 8, 2008 the annual President's recognition Day was held at the Hempstead Town Hall. It was hosted by Kate Murray, supervisor. Invitations were sent to all Presidents of Senior activities, and Judy Radocy attended to be honored for the senior Women's Club. She brought her V.P. Eda Meglio as her guest. More ... In giving a helping hand to save the lives of pets, Dr. Ray Polley and CJ Bocklet, Co-Owners of Best in Show Pet Resort/Garden City Veterinary Care, will host members of the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Garden City Fire Department on August 21 at noon at its Mineola location at 244 Herricks Road to donate some pet oxygen masks. More ... Garden City resident Deanna Turner showing off the Chinese Bamboo Book she created at the Globetrotters workshop at the Long Island Children's Museum. The summer-long Globetrotters workshop, which celebrates a new country each week, focused on China in recognition of the Olympics. More ... Local resident Lana Noone's "Speaking of Adoption" Radio interview is now available on the www.Vietnambabylift.org website's "Audio File" page, where it will be archived through August 31st. The interview was originally broadcast on Rhode Island's WOON radio station on April 29, 2008. More ... The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE patient support group. These meetings are facilitated by an oncology nurse and social worker. More ... Aren't you happy that the rain this past week and a half was not snow? If it had been, we would still be shoveling ourselves out. As it was, there was plenty of damage due to lost power and downed trees and accidents as well as flooded. We can be thankful that we made out pretty well here in Garden City and I hope that this continues for the rest of the hurricane season. More ... Mrs. Ann Paulson of Garden City is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Gina Marie to Daniel Steven Young of New Hyde Park. Gina currently works as a Guidance Counselor at the Pathways College Preparatory College Board School. More ... Steve H. Salzman, MD, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital. Dr. Salzman joins Winthrop following 18 years at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, where he most recently served as Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. More ... Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) recently presented Kerry Wallace with a proclamation recognizing her as a recipient of the prestigious New York State Senate Achievers' Award, an honor the Senate created in conjunction with Senate Disabilities Awareness Day to honor distinguished achievements by New Yorkers with disabiliities. More ... John Halleran joins Chase Mortgage team in Garden City. Chase, a residential housing lender announced that John Halleran joined the company as a loan officer, based in Chase's Garden City office at 900 Stewart Avenue. Halleran, a resident of Bellmore, joins Chase with three years of experience in the mortgage industry. Halleran attended John Jay College. More ... Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) announced the Senate and Assembly have passed comprehensive legislation (S8143-A) to address the mortgage foreclosure crisis in New York by immediately assisting homeowners who are facing foreclosure and implementing critical reforms designed to help prevent them from losing their homes in the future. 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 ... Felicia Lovaglio will continue her very popular stretch classes in St. Paul's Senior Center for any senior who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. These classes are held each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. Felicia's classes help with balance, flexibility, and mobility and her one hour classes are enjoyed by all. Please visit St. More ... Senior Citizens are invited to come to the Library to play their favorite board games. The summer game mornings began on Friday, August 1st and will continue on Fridays, throughout August from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. There is no registration for this program. This program is a joint venture of The Friends of the Garden City Public Library and the Library's programming department. More ... Improve Your Senior 'Fitness', Increase Flexibility, Posture, Balance And Over All Sense Of Well-Being. Sue Salko leads senior exercise classes from 10 to 11a.m. on Tuesdays at the Garden City Community Church 245 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. More ... Annual Back to School Bash Concludes Summer Reading Program The annual Back to School Bash will be held on Wednesday evening, August 27th from 6-8:30 PM. The last date to submit a mini-review to become eligible for this concluding program for the YA Summer Reading Club was Saturday, August 16th. More ... The Art League of Nassau County will present a mixed media "Fall Show" in the Garden City Public Library's gallery and showcases from August 29 - September 28, 2008 located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, N.Y. View oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, sculpture, and much more. More ... *Wed., Aug. 27, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Back to School Bash. By invitation only. ADULT PROGRAMS *Monday, August 25 - 1:30 p.m. Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee-The Godfather-Part III, 1990, 161 min. More ... The summer reading programs "Catch the Reading Bug" and "The Caterpillar Club" have ended. The Caterpillar Club's final show, "Mr. S and His Hip Rockin' Music" was held on Tuesday, August 5th. The Catch the Reading Bug's final show, "Robert Rogers Puppet Show Bugtown Follies" was held Wednesday, August 6th. More ... The Garden City Library's summer reading programs for children, "Catch the Reading Bug" and "The Caterpillar Club", ended on August 6th. Children who completed 3 or 4 activities and won at least one prize were invited to the final shows. The Caterpillar Club's show, "Mr. S and His Hip Rockin' Music", was held on Tuesday, August 5thfor children ages 2 1/2 to 5. More ... Memorial Day Proclamations from Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi and New York State Governor David A. Paterson are currently on display on the lower level of the Garden City Public Library. This year Memorial Day, May 26, 2008, coincided with the centenary of the electrification the Long Island Railroad's Hempstead branch on May 26, 1908. More ... The Garden City Public Library recognized staff pages and aides for their valuable contribution assisting the Library at special summer programs. More ... Fridays Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 19,17,24,31 10:30-11:30 AM Registration for Identity Theft Program Mon. Sept.29th Registration for Cooking: Living a Low Carb Lifestyle Mon. Oct. More ... Traditional tell-tale signs of another great success for Saint Anne's annual "Spirit Day," this year on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 10 P.M., will be the size of the throng of worshippers at 5:00 P.M. outdoor Mass and the size of the line-up of "fashionables" at face and body-painting booth. More ... On Thursday, November 13, The Garden City Chapter of the Children's Medical Fund will be hosting a wonderful Fall Brunch and Fashion Show at the Hempstead Country Club. More ... During the week August 11-15, 2008, the Cathedral held a Vacation Bible School for children ages 4-9. This year's theme for the Cathedral's VBS 2008 was "Jesus Is Having A Party And We Are All Invited," from Living the Good News curriculum. And indeed a party was had by all! More ... The second Cinco de Mayo FiestA for FA, held on May 3, was another great success. Though the temperature dropped that night, under the festive lights and flowers of the tent, the sun seemed to shine. The Mariachis played, the Patron tequila flowed and the Mexican-inspired buffet tables sparkled. More ... On Sunday, August 17th, Team GC Boy Scouts along with many other Teams from our area headed to the Long Island Sound in Glen Cove to raise awareness and Swim to Fight Cancer. They were part of an organization called Swim Across America. Founded in 1987, Swim Across America is a not for profit corporation raising awareness and funds for cancer research, prevention and treatment. More ... |
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