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

Tues. Dec 15th 12 to 4 pm Christmas Luncheon, Pompei Restaurant

Fri. Dec 25th Merry Christmas

Fri. Jan 1st, 2010

Happy New Year

Mon. Jan 11th 1:00 pm

In House Party

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Christmas Luncheon - Pompei Restaurant

‘Celebrate the Season’ Start with our Christmas Luncheon, Tuesday December 15th , 12 Noon to 4 p.m., at the Pompei Restaurant, l401 Hempstead Avenue. The cost of $35.00 includes a menu consisting of a pasta dish followed by a salad and an entree choice of roast beef, salmon or chicken, plus dessert, coffee and unlimited wine and soda.... come show your smiling face.

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Calling All Seniors

Special Session on

How to Maintain Balance and Prevent Falls

George Salem is forever looking out for our welfare and best interests. He’s arranged for a qualified speaker to advise us on how we can best maintain balance and prevent falls. Monday February 22nd is the date, 1:00 p.m. is the time. More details to follow. This is a ‘do not miss’ subject for all seniors. Ladies are invited.

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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, be careful and get your flu shots . The standard flu vaccine is available now. The swine flu vaccine is coming along slowly. Ladies and children first.

Meanwhile Felicia stands ready to tone your muscles and put a little spring in your step 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 any Friday at 12:45 p.m. If you care to join us, call Ron Zwicke at 747-6842. You will be happy with the results.

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Attention Poker Players

The poker players are lining up for a seat at the new poker table. 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.