September 19, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Special Free Workshops For Breast Cancer Patients

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, as part of its Complementary Wellness Series, is sponsoring a workshop for breast cancer patients, entitled Writing: what to say when you don't know what to say. More...

Welcoming Club Presents Cocktail Party

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is hosting a wonderful cocktail party at Novita on October 4th at 8-11 pm. All Garden City Residents and Friends of Garden City Residents are welcome to attend! More...

Heroes Wanted!

Please Donate Blood Sunday September 28 th from 9-2:30 p.m. Call or email Samantha Sweeney for an appointment. Home: (516) 741-8261 email: samswee4891@gmail. Call 1-800-688-0900 concerning blood donations. More...

PTA/SEPTA Sportswear Sale

The PTA/SEPTA sportswear sale is back! The collection features some great new apparel items and the return of a few favorites. The new collection can be viewed at St. More...

"The Many Faces Of Arthritis"

Winthrop-University Hospital's Perspectives in Health series and The Long Island Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will co-sponsor a free program, "Recognizing & Treating the Many Faces of Arthritis," on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 7:00 P More...

Socially Speaking

Everyone seems to be going green lately and I do think it is a great idea. Conservation, whether it be of trees, water, plants, monuments, land or buildings, is important and truly vital to our way of life. More...

Community Club Presents "Songs America Voted By"

On Wednesday October 1, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino, The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will present musical historian and balladeer Linda Russell in a program entitled, More...

AAUW To Honor Jane Smith

th Anniversity Membership Tea to be held at the Community Church on September 21 st from 3 - 5 p.m. Ms. Smith was a long time Associate Member of the Garden City Branch. More...

Garden City Retired Men's Club Calendar Of Events

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. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On September 15 there were 6-1/2 tables of Senior Duplicate Bridge in play. More...

Raising A Thinking Child

How do you react when your child throws a temper tantrum, hits another child, or doesn't seem to listen to you? Adelphi University's Institute for Parenting is proud to host Myrna B. More...

Garden City Library Board Welcomes New Director

The Board of Trustees of the Garden City Public Library welcomed Margaret Cincotta, the Library's new director, at the monthly board meeting on Monday, September 8, 2008. Ms. Cincotta's appointment is effective October 13, 2008. More...

Seated Aerobics Is Back

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. More...

News From The Children's Room

Fall Program Schedules and Registrations Flyers are available in the Children's Room for all of the Fall Programs, Story times and Book Clubs. There are still some available programs. More...

Cooking: Living A Low-Carb Lifestyle

Not just cakes! Linda Murtha, pastry chef and owner of The Best Ever Low-Carb Cakes in Massapequa, will share her knowledge as well as recipes for a low-carb, can-do healthy lifestyle. More...

Artwork On Display At Adelphi

Adelphi University will feature artwork by artist Patti Hirsch in a solo exhibition, "Things With Wings" at the Manhattan Center Gallery, 75 Varick Street, New York, NY, from Thursday, September 25, 2008 to Wednesday, March 18. More...

Trustee Demands Apology From Resident

Second Deputy Mayor Thomas Lamberti has demanded an apology from the wife of Trustee Nicholas Episcopia after she compared him to "someone like Mussolini" during the public comment portion of the Sept. More...

Forum On Buying A New Home

Anxious about the prospect of buying your first home? Need mortgage counseling before making your first purchase? Worried you won't be able to afford to live on Long Island? More...

No Permit Parking Fee For Building Tenants

St. Paul's was not the only controversial subject debated at the Sept. More...

The Office Cat

Hofstra will host the Italian Experience, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. outdoors on the South Campus. More...

Evening Of Friendship, Faith, Dialog

On Wednesday September 24th at 8:00 p.m. The St. Joseph's Parish Adult Faith Formation Board will be hosting an Evening of Friendship, Faith and Dialogue where Diane Vella, Director of Adult Faith Formation, St. More...

Ressurrection Rallies Around Rally Day

The weekend of September 7th didn't sound too promising with Hannah looming in the forecast. But by Sunday, the tropical storm was a mere memory as it heralded a brilliant blue sky of sunshine- a perfect Rally Day. More...

Hayes ~ Cohen Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hayes are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Lauren, to Robert Jonathan Cohen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cohen of North Wales, Pennsylvania. More...

Educator Of The Year Award

Congratulations to Garden City High School world languages teacher Lea Brunetti, pictured here with Superintendent of Schools Dr. More...

Garden City Senior News

Senior Health & Awareness Day

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) is sponsoring his 7th Annual Senior Health & Awareness Day Thursday, October 30, 2008, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the David S. Mack Sports Complex at Hofstra University, Earl Ovington Blvd., Uniondale. More...

Free Legal Clinic For Seniors

The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. More...

Senior Exercise Classes

Senior Exercise Classes are being held on Tuesdays at the Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Avenue, Garden City from 10 -11 A.M. More...

senior stretch with felicia

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. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library COLLEGE PREP-3-PART SERIES

The Young Adult Department has prepared a 3-part program for high school students and their parents to inform and prepare for the college search and admittance process. More...

Lunch Bag Book Talk

Researched with the mind of a skilled genealogist, told with the words of a gifted storyteller, and written with a magical pen, The Heretic's Daughter is a masterful account of the life of Sarah Carrier, daughter to Martha Carrier: WITCH More...

Parents Program At Library

An important new lecture series for parents, sponsored by the Children's Department, will begin this September at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Library Programs For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

*Tues., Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Parents for Megan's Law-Apple of my Eye I-Parent Education YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS * *Mon., Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for YAK & SNACK, to be held Tues., Oct. 14, 7:00 p.m. More...

Don't Be Victimized By Identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in The United States. More...

Chamber Welcomes New Law Firm

Brown & Altman LLP, Long Island's newest law firm specializing in real estate, marked the firm's launch with a celebration at the Carltun in Eisenhower Park on Sept. 3. From left are Keith A. More...