January 29, 2010 RSS feed / Community

CPOA Seeks Candidates

The Secretary and the Nominating Committee of the Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) are seeking candidates for the positions of Officers, Directors and Nominating Committee Members. More...

“Exercise & Sports: How Much Is Too Much?”

Physicians have noticed that the frequency of young athletes seeking care at their offices for sports-related injuries has increased dramatically over the past five years. More...

Defensive Driving Course

Mercy Medical Center is pleased to offer the community the Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course. The course will be held on Saturday, March 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More...

Welcoming Club Calendar Of Upcoming Events

February 8th - Handbag Designing Party (Philanthropic Event) February 23rd - Gold Party (Philanthropic Event) HANDBAG DESIGNING PARTY (Philanthropic Event) More...

Local Optician Speaker At The Community Club

“Laura Frezza-Chiarello, the owner of West & Stannish Opticians and a long time Garden City resident, entertained a large audience at the meeting of the Community Club on January 13th. More...

The Office Cat

FOR WELL SPOUSES or partners of the chronically ill; there are regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, at the St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 I.U. Willets Road, (corner of Searingtown Road), Albertson, at 6:30 p.m. More...

Socially Speaking

Garden City was hit with its own bad news this past week when it learned of the passing of Kay Thompson. Kay lived in Garden City for many years and raised her family here. More...

Hussion ~ Wardley Engagement

Tim and Sharle Hussion of Olney, announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Hussion to Douglas Wardley, son of Lloyd and Linda Wardley of Garden City, New York. Ms. More...

GC Resident Appears On Jeopardy

Lifelong Garden City resident Jiaqi (Jean) Cui, appeared on Jeopardy last year. The episode will be re-run on Saturday, January 30 at 7pm on WABC Channel 7. More...

Biggest Loser Contest To Benefit Charity

On February 8th, Personal Training Studio in Garden City will be holding it’s third Biggest Loser Contest. All participants must be PTS members and the entry fee will be a donation to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. More...

13 Year Old GC Resident To Perform At Hofstra

Don’t miss a Night of Broadway Stars, at Hofstra University on Saturday, February 6. More...

Brownie Troop 1252 Bake-off

Taylor Warner Realty on Seventh Street in Garden City was kind enough to host and judge this year’s bake-off competition for Brownie Troop 1252. More...

Garden City Senior News

START YOUR NEW YEAR RIGHT WITH SENIOR EXERCISE!

Are you looking for a way to strengthen your body or possibly get some flexibility back? Then it is time to visit the Recreation Department’s Senior Exercise Program at St. Paul’s Senior Center. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On January 15th there were 8-1/2 tables of Monday night Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1Athena Philippides & Rosemary Brown More...

Garden City Library News

Garden City Public Library Calendar Of Events ADULT PROGRAMS

Monday, February 8 *1:30 p.m. Monday’s Marvelous Movie Matinee - The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939, 115 min. 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Board of Library Trustees More...

Library To Begin Email Service For Notifications

Beginning in late January, all Library notices will be delivered via email to patrons whose records contain an email address. Library notices include reserve pickup notices, overdue notices, bill notices, and courtesy notices. More...

Download Audiobooks And eBooks Through Garden City Library

Love to read but constantly on the go? More...

Jewelry Making & Design For Adults

Wednesday, February 24th, 7:00PM Registration Begins Sunday, February 7th More...

Adelphi Student Athletes Recycle In Support Of Winthrop

“Yes we can can cancer” is the motto of the Adelphi University student athletes, who demonstrate their support for the Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop-University Hospital by collecting recyclable bottles and cans on campu More...

CMF Spring Card Party

Please join the Children’s Medical Fund for its annual spring card party at the Garden City Casino on Monday, March 22nd. Boutique shopping will begin at 11:30 a.m. and lunch and bridge at 12 noon. More...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2010

For many students around the country, Monday, January 18th was a day to sleep-in, play, and enjoy a day-off from school. More...

Garden City Welcoming Club Holiday Fashion Show

The 2009 Holiday Fashion Show and Luncheon Hosted by the Garden City Welcoming Club was a huge success! The Cherry Valley Club was beautifully decorated for the holiday and the lunch was delicious! More...

Yoga Day USA In Garden City

This past week, ten brave women embarked on a journey of mindful living, daily yoga practices and meditation lead by Yoga Instructor Kathy Nolan. More...

V.F.W. Post 325 Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W. Post 325 crocheted lap blankets for our immobile veterans at V.F.W. hospitals. We are in dire need of yarn, no matter what size or color. More...

Tickets Now On Sale For Elie Wiesel

Adelphi University announced that tickets have gone on sale for the exclusive program, “An Evening with Elie Wiesel.” The event with the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Holocaust survivor, author, and activist will take place on Wednesda More...

Mother Daughter Winter Dance

Mercy League of Garden City Is busy putting together its annual Mother Daughter Winter Dance. Save the date for a fun night March 15 at Westbury Manor. Donations for this event are greatly appreciated! More...

Garden City Residents Witness For Life in Washington

On Friday, January 22nd, members of Garden City’s St. Joseph’s Respect Life Society participated in the 37th March For Life in Washington, DC. More...

Donations Needed For Eagle Scout Project

Paul Joseph Amato, an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 56, needs resident contributions to help him carry out his community service project, which will benefit Bethany House, a shelter for homeless women & children on Long Island. More...

Garden City Ski Club

All welcome. Garden City Ski Club meeting Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. More...

Cancer Center For Kids Receives $20,000 Grant

The Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop-University Hospital recently received a $20,000 grant from the Pat Lyons Foundation in support of its Generation of Survivors Program - a unique program that follows childhood cancer survivors thro More...

NSDAR Philanthropic Luncheon

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, NSDAR, Janet Littlejohn, Regent, has announced it will hold its annual Philanthropic Luncheon on Friday, April 9th , at beautiful Westbury Manor. More...

McMahon ~ Crofton Engagement

Mr. & Mrs. John G. McMahon are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kate to Andrew Taylor Crofton, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Crofton of Garden City. More...

Community National Bank To Host Rotary’s Gala Art Auction

The Community National Bank, 1055 Franklin will host the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club’s gala art auction on Thursday evening, February 4, 2010. More...

New Interim Pastor

The Church-in-the-Garden is pleased to welcome Dr. Karyn Carlo as its new Interim Pastor. Dr. Carlo is a retired police captain with the New York City Police Department who has turned preacher, Bible teacher and theologian. More...

The Irish Serving Girl At The Irish Society Meeting

Many of the mothers and grandmothers of Irish-Americans in our area came to America as serving girls. More...

Helping LI’s Homeless

AAUW’s Feb 1st Program More...

Garden City Retired Men’s Club Calendar Of Events

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. More...

Free Legal Clinics For Seniors

The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. More...

News From The Children’s Room Caldecott and Newbery

Medal Winners Announced More...

Free Income Tax Assistance Sundays 1:30PM - 4:30 PM

January 31st February 21st & 28th March 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th April 11th More...

Library Adds New Museum Pass To The Intrepid

Through the generosity of The Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Garden City Public Library has now added The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum to the Library’s museum pass program. More...

What’s Up For Young Adults Yak & Snack

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Learn How to Organize Your Finances Wednesday, February 10 7PM

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Helping Children Make Healthy Choices

The Garden City Community Coalition (formerly known as Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention) is proud to sponsor Dr. More...

President Hosts Rotary Fellowship

This past January 7, Jennifer Poupis, president of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Rotary Club and her husband Tommy graciously hosted a holidy fellowship dinner party at their beautiful home in Malverne. More...

Community Club’s Holiday Party For Members

On Wednesday, December 16, 2009 the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead held its 3rd annual membership Holiday Party at 1:00 p.m. at the Garden City Casino. More...