Jill Mathers, 2nd Vice President; Leslie Lam, Historian; Denise Bambino, Secretary; Melissa Katinas, First VP; Jeannine Votruba, President. Not pictured are Jennifer Feingold, Treasurer and Courtney Keenan, Parliamentarian The Welcoming Club of Garden City is pleased to announce the 2009-2010 executive board members: Jeannine Votruba, President; Melissa Katinas, 1st Vice President; Jill Mathers, 2nd Vice President; Jennifer Feingold, Treasurer; Denise Bambino, Secretary; Leslie Lam, Historian; Courtney Keenan, Parliamentarian

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women's organization, which not only focuses on welcoming new members to our community through a variety of social activities, but also promotes charitable and humanitarian projects. The club offers many events for couples, children, families and ladies. Some of the events and clubs we offer include Running/Walking Club, Ladies Night Out, Toddler Playgroups, Gourmet Club, Arts and Crafts, Book Club, Bunko, Children's Activities, Bowling, Social/Couples Events, Movie Night, Tennis and Golf. The Welcoming Club of Garden City is for Garden City residents who want to make new friends, have a great time, or learn something new.

The First Mystery Movie Night is Wednesday September 30th. The club will be having its Fall Newcomers Cocktail November 2nd.

There are many events planned. For more information go to the club's website: www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org or contact membership committee chairperson, Maria Papachristos at 294-3931 or mjpapachrist@aol.com