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.

All retired men 55 years or older residing in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, in the state of New York are eligible for membership upon paying a five (5) dollar initiation fee. If you are eligible and interested in joining us, please come by. Every Monday is Open House. Or call Joe Leto at 248-9022.

The Club House facility is located at No. 6 Golf Club Lane (directly behind Lord & Taylor parking lot). The building is open every day of the week, except Friday, and offers two regulation size pool tables, television, cards/table board games as well as outdoor bocce, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Our Program Committee is planning a very active speaker program. You are invited to join us!

We meet from noon to 5 p.m.

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Coming Attractions

Mon. April 13th1:00 pm

In house Party

Tues. April 14th

Howard Otte Day - 100th Birthday

Thurs. April 23rd 12:30 pm

Pizza Party

Mon. April 27th 1:00 pm

Lt. Peter Clancy, a member of the Garden City Fire Department, will speak.

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Time For An In House Party

Monday, April 13th, is the date for our next In House Party. Once again we will combine a hero sandwich plus salads with a delicious hot side dish of eggplant rollatani. Come early, have a cold drink and enjoy the rest of the afternoon with a great group of fellow retirees. Play a little bridge, poker, cribbage or shoot some pool. No matter what you choose you will be glad you decided to come.

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Cookout/Birthday Party Coming Up

The first of our annual cookout/birthday parties is in the planning stage. We invite any male Garden City Village resident born in 1934 or 1939 to celebrate his 70th or 75th birthday in our back yard cookout party on Thursday June 18th. If you care to celebrate with us, call Joe Leto at 248-9022.

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Health And Fitness

1-2-3-4- Let's exercise some more .... The seasonal change from winter to spring makes us vulnerable and susceptible to sniffles, colds and other infectious problems. Don't shed the winter clothing too soon, stay with a proper diet and keep up the exercise routine. Just be careful.

Flu season is still around. A proper diet and exercise will keep your weight down and lower your blood sugar To take better care of mind and body, visit the Recreation Department FREE exercise program at the St. Paul's complex every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, two sessions each day one at 9:15 a.m. and one at 10:30 a.m. Stop by and let Felicia help you get back in shape. No appointments, no commitment, just show up when you have the time and inclination. Try it, you'll love it.

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Speaker Program

Monday, April 27th Lt. Peter Clancy and two associate members from the career active and paid section of the Garden City Fire Department will speak on the role the career firefighter plays in the overall program in our community.

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Last Call...

Howard Otte Day

It's Going to Be A Big Party

Tom Wagnerand his Village Music Makers will have us dancing in the aisles. It's Howard Otte's 100th birthday celebration. We'll party from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Pompei Restaurant, 401 Hempstead Avenue, W. Hempstead, NY. The price is $30.00 pp (plus a gift donation if you desire). Price includes unlimited wine and soda. There will be a cash bar for beer and liquor. Ladies are invited and welcome. Please send your check, payable to the Garden City Retired Men's Club, to Dr. George Rivara, 14 First Street, Garden City, NY 11530.

You do not have to be a member of the Retired Men's Club to participate… If you are a friend of Howard or Elga you are welcome. Send your reservation and check to Dr. George Rivara as above.

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Chess Is Still An Option

Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. seems to be working well for the chess group. Interested? Stop by for a short brush-up course by Walter Tomitz, and play a game or two. If you have an old chess set/board, bring it along. Please call Walter Tomitz at 354-0519 or Joe Leto at 248-9022 to let us know you are coming.

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Poker Players Listen Up

The Monday poker group is warming up for some hot sessions.We have a spot at the table for you. A small group is enjoying a few hours of friendly poker. If you have an interest in spending a pleasant afternoon with a congenial bunch of poker players, we are ready. A poker table will be set up on Monday for your playing pleasure. Come in and give it a go. Call John DeSantis at 775-8252.

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Come Bowl With Us

Have some fun and exercise at the same time. Join a friendly group of fine gentlemen any and most every Friday at Herrill Lanes (Herricks Road and Hillside Avenue) at 12:30 p.m. Ron Zwicke is ready to greet you. Call Ron at 747-6842. You will be happy you called.

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Spring Has Sprung

Yes, the days are getting longer and warmer. Soon you will peel the heavy outerwear and step outdoors to enjoy the Bocce, Shuffleboard and horseshoes. We'll be setting the courts shortly and away we'll go.