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Fairfield University, a comprehensive Jesuit University in Fairfield Connecticut that challenges its students to lead inspired lives of leadership and service, has announced the names of the students from this area who qualified for the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester. To be selected, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5, of a possible 4.0. More ... Enjoy a FREE one-act play "The 75 th " by Israel Horovitz at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. This public program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. The performance will be approximately one hour. Seating and parking is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. More ... This Fall Senior Connections will hold a series of informative and interesting Public Forums on topics related to life in the senior years. Senior Connections has been operating a variety of programs and services at the Garden City Public Library since 1985 for 23 years. 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 ... 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 ... On August 29th there were 10-1/2 tables of Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More ... The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney for a half-hour private consultation. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Tuesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. More ... "Artmosphere" will round out a fabulous summer as this unique display, a first for The Artists Group, comes to the stage at Tilles Center on Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $30 each and call the Tilles Center Box office at 299-3100. More ... On Tuesday, September 2nd all are invited to attend Homemakers of Franklin Square first meeting at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, 12-2 p.m. Chapter President Carrol Cascino will welcome all guests and new members. Hope to see you there. Rosemary Going HCNC of Garden City former President. More ... The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE family/caregiver support group. These meetings are facilitated by an oncology nurse and social worker. More ... Elizabeth Cappell Bart and Geoffrey Lawrence Rick were married May 23, 2008 at St. Joseph's Church in Garden City. The ceremony was officiated by Monsignor James Lisante. The reception was at The Mansion at the Woodlands in Woodbury. Elizabeth is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Jane Cappell of West Hempstead, and the late James W. Cappell. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Scarola of Garden City are very happy to announce the engagement of their son Len Scarola to Kelly Miller, daughter of Nicholas and Dorothy Mazzola, of Staten Island, NY. More ... Please join your friends, neighbors and the Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society on Friday, September 12th for "Tastings with a Twist". This annual end-of-summer celebration will be hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cote in their beautiful garden at 86 Fifth Street, from 7:30 - 11:30 pm. More ... Summer is over! At least the traditional one is with the closing of the G.C. Pool on Labor Day and school opening later in the week. It really doesn't matter that we still have a few more weeks of summer. Have you ever noticed that this is when the weather starts to get warm again? Let's see if that is true this year. More ... The Garden City Branch of The American Association of University Women announces its 70th Anniversary Membership Tea to be held at The Garden City Community Church, Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Boulevard on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at More ... It started with the Godfather Party, then Casino Night, followed by a Derby Day to remember...now it's time to get out your lederhosen and prepare for a fall classic!!! The Andy foundation proudly presents Octoberfest - Saturday, Oct. 18th from 5:00 - 10:00p.m. More ... Garden City residents and Welcoming Club Newcomers gathered in August at Deni Stott's lovely home to play bunko and start a new group. Welcoming Club Bunko Co-Chair Ellen Enderle reminded the ladies of the rules and Jan Pepe captured all the fun for Publicity. Special thanks go to Kim Murphy for organizing the group. More ... Senator Kemp Hannon, one of the most widely respected experts on healthcare in the State Legislature, has announced he will seek re-election this Fall. "I know the burden people are facing. The economic downturn, high gas prices and the homeowner crisis have affected everyone on Long Island, and we need to limit any more tax increases coming out of Albany," said Senator Hannon. More ... Reverend Monsignor Edward L. Tarrant will be the keynote speaker at the St. Joseph Rosary Society's annual brunch on October 5 th . The title of his speech is "How Precious is the Gift of Faith." Rev. Msgr. Tarrant was ordained at Our Lady of Lourdes in Brooklyn for the Fathers of Mercy in 1950. He was a missionary in Kentucky before he was called to the Diocese of Rockville Centre. More ... The Garden City Public Library Labor Day weekend hours are: Friday, August 299:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday August 30CLOSED Sunday August 31CLOSED Monday September 1 (Labor Day):CLOSED More ... Summer Winners and Fall Program Schedule Congratulations to all the winners and to all who participated in the Summer Reading Club! We had an enthusiastic group of readers this summer. Six hundred and eighty five children were registered in the Summer Reading Club.Children in Grades K-5 read over 1,050 books. More ... The Garden City Public Library is pleased to offer the very popular Seated Aerobics again this Fall. What better way to have fun while exercising...Seated Aerobics! All classes are choreographed to enjoyable music. This is a complete workout, from head to toe.Remember to wear comfortable clothes! There is no registration and all are welcome. So join the group on Friday's Sept. 26 and Oct. More ... Erik Larson's engrossing account of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, Devil in the White City, will be discussed on Wednesday, October 1st at The Garden City Public Library. Bestselling author Larson writes a vivid account of the tragedies and triumphs of the world's fair. The book reads like a novel but is a factual account of the fair and the mass murderer who lurked within it. More ... "Cubs Scouts and Dads from Garden City Pack 7 attended Cub-Parent Weekend July 18-20 at Schiff Scout Reservation, a 400-acre Scout camp located in the Long Island Pine Barrens in Wading River NY. The scouts engaged in activities included swimming, fishing, woodworking, archery, water games and running an obstacle course. More ... Adelphi University is proud to present "Ruth St. Denis: In Search of a Goddess," an exhibition honoring the life and work of the distinguished dance legend and founder of the Adelphi University Dance Department, one of the first dance departments to be established at an American university. 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, yesterday presented members of the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Garden City Fire Department pet oxygen masks for their emergency vehicles. More ... Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell was pleased to welcome Katelin Foley of Garden City as a summer intern. The Clerk's Office summer internship program offers area college students interested in careers in government the opportunity to obtain valuable experience in many facets of public service. More ... Astoria Federal Savings held its third annual essay contest for children, ages 5-12, asking the students to complete the statement: "If I save a lot today, in the future I could... More ... Once again, the elegant Meadowbrook Pointe Condominium & Villa facility was the setting for the Garden City Chamber's mid-summer After Hours networking party on August 6. More ... |
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