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

Fri. Oct 23rd 12:45 pm

Bowling at Herrill Lanes

Mon. Oct 26th 1:00 pm

Ed Westfall, NHL All Star to speak

Thurs. Oct 29th 12:30 pm

Pizza Party

Wed. Nov 18th 11:30 pm

Merchant Marine Luncheon, leave Golf Club Lane Center at 11:30 am

Thurs. Nov 19th (details to follow)

Birthday Party 85, 90 and 100 year olds (details to follow)

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Pizza As You Like It Coming Up

Stop by and enjoy pizza as you like it on Thursday October 29th . Come early play a few hands of cards, shoot a little pool or just shoot the breeze. Drink stand opens at 12:30. You will be happy you decided to join us. The cost $6.00 plus $2.00 for lucky bucks.

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A Hearty Welcome To All GC Resident Hockey Fans, You Are Invited To.....

Come and enjoy with us the pleasure, and treasure the opportunity to listen to Ed Westfall, star NHL player and TV broadcaster for the Islanders. Ed will speak of his 11 year experience with the Boston Bruins playing with the legendary Bobby Orr. During the 11 year period Ed played defensive forward on 2 Stanley Cup winning teams. In 1972 the New York Islander team was formed. Ed joined the team at that time and became the Islanders first captain. He played in 1,226 NHL games, scored 231 goals and 394 assists, and was a four time All Star. After retiring from his playing days in 1979, Ed was TV broadcaster for the Isles for 20 years, along with his partner Jigs McDonald. With 38 years in hockey, Ed should provide us with many memories of the players and games he has experienced. we invite you to attend one of the most exciting and enjoyable meetings our club has EVER had. ladies, if you are interested, you are invited also.

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Health And Fitness - FLU Season Is Here

It May Be Repetitious, But This is Important.

The flu season is upon us. It’s serious. Use the spray, remove standing water, leave the golf ball in the high rough. Be careful and get your flu shots. The standard flu vaccine is available now. The swine vaccine should be coming along in mid - October. You should get both shots. Pester your doctor until you get them both.

Meanwhile Felicia will maintain the same schedule for another week or two. Twice a day , three times a week. Felicia, we can’t thank you enough. Join her any Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 or 10:30 AM. Classes are free and the exercise is great.

Another great way to exercise ... Bowling ... Come bowl with us at Herrill lanes. You will be happy with the results.

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Merchant Marine Academy Luncheon Is Set To Go

Wednesday Nov. 18th , is the date set for our next Merchant Marine Academy luncheon. The menu will feature Irish Lamb Stew w/broiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Please call Ed Palkot at 437-0397. We will car pool from the Golf Club Lane Center at 11:30 am. Ladies are invited.

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Birthday Party For 85/90 and 100 Year Olds

Mark your calendar ... On Thursday Nov. 19th we will celebrate the happy birthday of our members born in any month of the years 1924 (85 yrs old), 1919 (90 yrs old) and 1909 (100 yrs. old). we also invite non-member male garden city residents born in any month of the years 1924, 1919 or 1909 to join with us as our special guestS. Non-members interested in celebrating with us please call Joe Leto at 248-9022 for details

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Attention Poker Players

The poker players are lining up for a seat at the new poker table. That is correct, the new table is finally here. If you have an inclination to play, call John De Santis at 775-8252 or Peter Martin at 248-7258 to set up a game.

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