2008-01-11

How Has America Changed Since 1945?



On January 16th, Community Club members and their guests will enjoy a presentation by Professor Robert Hoyt Block, Ph.D. on The Changes in American Society since 1945. The program will be held at the Garden City Casino at 1:30 p.m. Professor Block holds a Ph.D in history from Duke University. Before retiring from Nassau Community College in 2007, he taught […]

A History Lesson From The DAR



Do you know that spies were used by both the British and the Americans during the Revolutionary War? Some were famous and some were not, but all played a role in the outcome of the War. Spies during the War for Independence came from unlikely sources. James Armistead was a slave in Virginia. His work helped the patriots defeat British […]

Victorian Tea At Church



It may be cold outside, but you will find warmth inside at the Victorian Tea to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau on January 12, at 2:00 p.m. Tea sandwiches, scones, homemade cookies, pots of tea, live music and conversation will bring warmth and a post-holiday lift to all who attend. Call 516-248-8855 for reservations. Leave […]

Socially Speaking



Here we are into 2008 with the Big Chill only to have it followed by close to early spring temperatures. It’s enough to confuse anyone including our poor plants, but the only thing we can really do (and don’t we all) is complain. Just remember, you don’t have to shovel rain, wind, or cold so look on the bright side. […]

Casino New Year’s Bridge



Everyone welcomed the New Year at the Saturday night bridge at the GC Casino with a kiss on the cheek, a handshake and a pat on the back! We all spent a lovely evening together with warmth and conviviality alive and well. All the bridge players were ready for the New Year and the play began. The winners for party […]

Garden Department Program



The Garden Cdepartment of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will offer their first program for 2008 on Tuesday, January 22 nd, at 1:30 p.m. in the Garden City Casino. The program titled “Begonias – You don’t Know the Half of Them” will be presented by Margaret Carnival of Planting Fields Arboretum. if you only know the Waxed […]

GC Clergy Breakfast With Village Officials



Last month, an illustrious group of Garden City officials and other special guests met with local clergypersons at the annual Garden City Clergy Fellowship (GCCF) holiday breakfast meeting. The meeting took place on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Garden City Hotel. After some time was allotted for the attendees to informally get to know one another, GCCF President, the […]