Socially Speaking

Manners! You must remember them. Parents constantly told us to say PLEASE and THANK YOU! We were sent off to our childhood parties with the statement - mind your manners and we did. We wrote Thank you notes when we received a gift and got thank you notes in return when we gave a gift. Where did manners go? I seldom hear “please” when anyone wants you to do something for them nor do I hear “thank you” when it is done. I still write thank you notes but it’s been forever since I received one. We could all use that kinder and gentler approach to life, especially in times like these. I would like to say “Thank You” for taking the time to read this column and to remember these three little words (“please” “thank you.” Next to “I love you” they are important in making all of our lives so much better.

The bridge games have started in full force and the Casino Ladies Lunch Bridge is no exception. They had a full house on Wednesday, September 15th. There were many comments on the lovely Salad Plate complete with a glass of wine to start off the season. Enjoying the afternoon were Ada Kane, Barbara DeGroot, Helen Schneider, Trudy Anderson, and Marilyn Camp among many others. I am sure they are all looking forward to next month. Sue Giangrasso does a wonderful job of running this and it’s nice to just see the smile on her face as she works.

The Garden City Country Club followed up with twenty-five tables in play following a delicious luncheon. The first Small Slam of the day was dealt, bid and made by Jackie Radtke and Ann Celentano. Caryl Donovan was the delighted winner of the Door Prize. Bridge Chairlady Muriel Urban announced that the next bridge would be held on Thursday, October 15th. She also told the ladies that there would be an early Trick or Treat prize on that date and to be sure to make reservations. Enjoying that day were Joy Losgar, Judy Radocy, Agnes LaCorte. Ann Comunle, Norma Spencer, and Peggy Mumm among many others.

Kimberly Pauley, President of the Auxiliary of the Garden City Community Church, has announced the date of its Membership Tea as Friday, September 25 at the lovely home of Kris Harder. Ladies attending will have an opportunity to hear about all the exciting events that will be coming up during the year. Don’t miss it. Sue Bashian, Bridge Chairlady for the Auxiliary’s Chrysanthemum Bridge to be held on Monday, October 19th, is delighted with the early responses but there is always room for a few more tables. Checks in the amount of $12 per person and made out to Auxiliary, Garden City Community Church should be sent to Sue at 21 Nassau Blvd., Garden City, New York 11530.

Helga Otte is asking everyone to save the date of Monday, October 26th, for the Children’s Medical Fund of New York Garden City Chapter, for itslunch, bridge and boutique to be held at the Garden City Casino. Proceeds go to Schneider Children’s Hospital. Pat Giordano is accepting reservations in the amount of $18 per person at 312 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530.

The folks at the Cherry Valley Club held their first Dinner Bridge on October 16th with twenty-one tables in play following the Buffet dinner. The first Small Slam was made in 6 hearts by Dick Benack and Marjorie Prestly. Seems that Lady Luck is making herself scarce as there have been no Grand Slams made anywhere in a long time, but there is always hope. The winners of the two door prizes were: Mildred Cirona and Frank Flaherty. Bridge Chairman, Dr. George Rigara, announced that the next event would be held on October 21st. Reservations are in order.

Happy birthday wishes to Herb La Taille, who will be celebrating his special day on September 28th, to Hugh Farrell , who does the same on October 2nd and to Dorothy Kraker, who blows out her candles on her cake on October 3rd. Many happy returns of the day to one and all and may you have many more in good health and much happiness.

Happy wedding anniversary wishes to Barbara and Jack Nothel who will be celebrating their 56th anniversary on September 26th and to Mimi and Richard Meismer, who are also celebrating their anniversary before September takes its leave of us. Many more years of happiness to both couples and may you enjoy all our best wishes.

With fall now here, the birds will be flying south for the winter before long. Did you that if a Blackpoll Warbler burned gas instead of fat in its nonstop 85 hour, 1,740 mile flight from Nova Scotia to Antigua it would get 720,000 miles to the gallon. Wish we could put that in our tanks. See you next week.