The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Special holiday hours: CLOSED on Saturday, July 1st, Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. We figured you’ll all be at the beach, the pool or at barbecues – and so will we. We will re-open for business as usual on Wednesday, July 5th.

We do have plenty of other items to help you celebrate the holiday and to set a festive table for your company

• American flags (with embroidered stars) – standard three-by-five-foot size

• Tasty dip mixes – tzatziki, guacamole, BLT, spinach & bacon, and others

• Cocktail (& dinner) napkins with a variety of summery themes. We’ve even packaged a few for you to gift to your hostess!

• Laminated placemats with nautical and beach themes

• Mini flags to decorate your table or your backyard

• Stars & Stripes garden flags and stakes

• Red and white candles to finish setting the festive mood.

But these items aren’t just for the holiday. They’re great for entertaining all summer long.

Looking for inspiration for my article, I found that today is National Drive your Corvette to Work Day. That doesn’t work for me since I don’t own one. But tomorrow is National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. Now THAT, I can sink my teeth into. (LOL!) While it was invented by the Greeks in the 5th century, vanilla ice cream was first documented in the 1780s when Thomas Jefferson wrote down his recipe. When my son was young, we’d make ice cream together — strawberry was our first attempt and then later we tried mint ice cream, using the Girl Scout Thin Mints cookies! Over 1,000 flavors currently exist, including some as strange as avocado, licorice, garlic, and bacon. I’d be willing to try bacon ice cream. For the most part, though, I’m a purist and love anything with chocolate. What about you?

Come to the Shop and check out our Waterford parfait glasses if you want to serve up your ice cream in style. We also have cool teal colored sundae glasses that resemble a waffle cone. And we certainly have plenty of small dishes to serve a single scoop — with maybe a side of berries. Whatever way you do it, remember the old saying, “I scream, you scream, we all scream or ice cream!”

About Us

• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the base - ment of the building).

• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.

• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.

• Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Consigning

• Our best sellers — jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)

• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.

• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.

• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce wait-times to consign.

• Please call (516) 746-8900 to set up an appointment.

• Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day.

Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed.

Remember: Shop 24/7 online at www.atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.) Sat: Noon–4 p.m.

For more information please call (516) 746-8900.

FOR SENIORS fyi

Garden City’s Senior Center is now open and all activities have resumed. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m for further information on activities and events!

Garden City Recreation and Parks

2023 Summer Gazebo Concerts

Here is the list of summer concerts that will be held at the Garden City Gabezo at 349 Stewart Avenue. Concerts on held on Thursdays and start at 7:15 pm. Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy!

• July 13: Radio Flashback –The Best of Styx, Boston, Meatloaf, Doobie Brothers, Foreigner and ELO!

• July 20: Manhattan Skyline –An all-star group brings back the best of NY vocal harmonies.

• July 27: Risky Business – Old time rock and roll.

• August 3: Garth Brooks Tribute – They Got “Friends in Low Places”!

• August 10: Jenna Esposito –Tunes for the Great American Songbook.

• August 17: Beyond Fab – The Best of the Beatles.

Concerts are held rain or shine. In the event of less than perfect weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall, 295 Stewart Ave.

Exercise Schedule at the Senior Center

Our Senior Center is back to a “regular” schedule with many classes to tone, strengthen, and stretch your bodies. These classes are open to Garden City residents ages 60 or older. Here are the classes we offer:

Mondays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Tuesdays

Chair Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Line or Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesdays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Thursdays

Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Chi Kung with Andrea at 1:15 p.m.nominal charge

Fridays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.; Resistance Bands at 11 a.m.

For further information, please contact the Senior Center at 385-8006.

Seniors Duplicate Bridge Results

On June 26, members of the Monday Night Seniors Duplicate Bridge Club held their annual spring party, followed by six tables of duplicate bridge. Winners were:

North/South:

1st Place: Liz Tetro & Carol Cook

2nd Place: Mickey Norton & Athena Philippides

East/West:

1st Place: Peggy Burns & Iris Sackstein

2nd Place: Carolyn & Rudy Kaiser

Note: No bridge next Monday evening July 3. Sr Center Closed

JULY 4TH WEEKEND! BBQ HEADQUARTERS!

Assorted Sliders

(Plain, Cheese, Bacon-Cheese)

Pulled Pork/Chicken Sliders

Edamame Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

Orzo Pasta with Grilled Veggies

Assorted Kabobs (Sirloin, Lamb, Chicken)

Fresh Mozz with Jumbo Beefsteak Tomato

Lean Sirloin Burgers

Dry Aged Porterhouse Burgers

Prime Tomahawk Ribeyes

Prime Aged Porterhouse

Dry Aged Bone-in Sirloin Steaks

Prime Aged Shell Steaks

Fresh Blue Fin Tuna

Plastic condiment bottles on left (ketchup, mayo, mustard) are #1 and #2 - they’re recyclable. Glass condiment bottles on the right are also recyclable.

Fresh Atlantic Swordfish 516-747-1422