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St. Joseph’s Parish Fourth Wise Man Screening

Sunday, January 20

Defensive Driving Courses

Ongoing Events

Sunday, January 20

St. Joseph’s Parish Fourth Wise Man Screening

St. Joseph’s Parish Adult Faith Formation Board hosts a screening at 2 p.m. of the Fourth Wise Man that will be held in the St. Agnes Room. This is the second of the Movies for a Sunday Afternoon series in the 2012-13 Season. Sometimes, the search for the Lord can take a lifetime. That was true of Artaban, a Magi who had studied the prophesies and witnessed signs in the heavens and was prepared to venture forth with three other Magi to find the Messiah promised to the Jews. However, he was delayed and missed the scheduled departure, and spent 33 years meandering in the dessert pursuing his quest, continually sidetracked by people and events. By then, the gifts he had started with were gone, and he had nothing to present to the Messiah – or did he? The movie stars Martin Sheen as Artaban, and Alan Arkin, as his faithful servant Orantes. Admission is free and all are welcome. A discussion will follow the showing and light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, January 23

Winthrop-University Hospital’s Free Mini-Med School

Attention adults: do you have an affinity for science and learning? Not doing much this winter? If so, then come hear from experts from Winthrop-University Hospital as you learn how the body functions. Winthrop’s free Mini-Med School Adult Education program began on Wednesday, Jan. 16 and will be offered for a total of five weekly sessions through Wednesday, Feb. 13. Topics and sessions include: Jan. 23 – The Nervous And Musculoskeletal Systems; Jan. 30 – The Reproductive And Gastrointestinal Systems; Feb. 6 –   Dermatology And Ophthalmology; Feb. 13 – The Respiratory System And Preventative Medicine. Classes will be held from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Dr. Martin Spatz Conference Center, located in the lower level of the main Hospital at 259 First St. in Mineola. Admission is free but space is limited and registration is required. To register for one or more of the sessions, please call 516-663-2234.

Sunday, January 27

Saint Joseph School Open House

Saint Joseph School of Garden City, which is devoted to integrating the teachings of the Catholic faith within a creative and stimulating learning environment, is hosting an open house from 10:30 a.m. to noon for nursery through Grade 8. All interested parents are welcome to the open house at Saint Joseph School, which is located at 450 Franklin Ave. in Garden City. For more details about the Saint Joseph School Open House, please contact Principal Eileen Kilbride, Ed.D., at 516-747-2730, or visit www.advantageforlife.org

Sunday, February 10

Handel’s Israel In Egypt

The Waldorf Choral Society presents Handel’s Israel in Egypt with chorus, soloists and full orchestra at 3 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of Garden City, 91 Chester Ave., Garden City. Adults $20/seniors and students $18. For more information, call 516-747-4457.

Upcoming Events

Volunteers Sought For Breast Cancer Program

If you’ve had breast cancer and want to pay it forward become a hotline volunteer. Women and men who are breast cancer survivors and others who are concerned about breast health issues can become volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City. Volunteers can help by doing fundraising and publicity, as well as by answering hotline calls. Hotline volunteers provide emotional support, information and referral services to callers with breast health concerns. Although the program is housed on Long Island, hotline services and telephone counseling are available to callers throughout New York State. For more information call Caroline Mulcahy at 516- 877-4315. To reach the Hotline from anywhere in New York State, call 1-800-877-8077.

Creative Cups

The popular, life-affirming event of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is returning and people are invited to participate by becoming a sponsor. Submitted creations will be included in the auction/gala (to be held on March 14, 2013 at Adelphi University in Garden City). Creative Cups celebrates the lives of those living with breast cancer and those lost to this terrible disease. For more information, visit www.adelphi.edu/creative-cups or call 800-877-8077.

Ongoing Events

Monthly Cancer Support Group

Franklin Hospital’s cancer support group will meet on Monday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. in the former coffee shop at North Shore LIJ Franklin Hospital in Valley Stream. (Please note the new location for 2013.) The group regularly meets the first Monday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. It is open to all cancer survivors, including family members and is ideal for people who need someone to talk to about the illness. Discussions include new medicines and treatments, advice on how to cope and also provides emotional support. Additional information about the monthly meetings, or those seeking assistance and information concerning cancer are urged to contact group advisors Anna Rossetti at 516-256-6025 or Meg Wehrum, RN at 516-256-6478.

Defensive Driving Courses

Six-hour course conducted by the AAA NY in the Garden City office located at 229 7th St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 members 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 516-873-2381. The following dates are offered:

• Jan. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Jan. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

South Nassau Hospital Offers Parent-Child Education

Classes And Support Groups

The following classes will be held in January 2013:

Sunday, Jan. 13

Prepared Childbirth Class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 14

Mommy & Baby Yoga, 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Sibling Class, 4:30-5:45 p.m., South Nassau’s Albert Conf. Room

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Prenatal Yoga Class, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

Prepared Childbirth Class, 7-9 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 21

Baby Care Class, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

Breastfeeding Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Prenatal Yoga Class, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

Prepared Childbirth Class, 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 24

Maternity Orientation, 7:30-8:30 p.m., South Nassau’s Conf. Room A

Monday, Jan. 28

Mommy & Baby Yoga, 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

Prenatal Yoga Class, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Maternity Orientation, 7:30-8:30 p.m., South Nassau’s Conference Room A

All classes unless otherwise noted, will be held at the Parent/Child Education classroom located at 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Floor in Baldwin.  For more information, or to register for classes please call 516-377-5310.

Safe Boating Courses

Free vessel safety checks and more, from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With squadrons across Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit: WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. Additional groups are formed upon request, including groups for men with breast cancer and family members. All groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City. For more information call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at 516-877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077.

•Support group for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

•Support group for women post treatment will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

•Support group for young women with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

•Support group for women with metastatic breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

•A telephone support group for women with breast cancer will be held weekly for eight weeks from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Furniture Needed

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop, 109 Eleventh St., Garden City, is looking for furniture to add to its inventory. The shop can use cocktail tables, end tables, consoles, chairs of all types, dressers, dining room tables, breakfronts, servers, secretaries, mirrors, etc....it’s all in demand. If you have a particularly large piece, take a picture, and show it to Kris or Jill at the shop (516 746-8900). Consignees get 50 percent of the selling price. Parking is convenient because the shop is located on the lower level of the Garden City Historical Museum.

Ongoing Programs

Clutterers Anonymous

Clutterers Anonymous (CLA), a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., in Westbury. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call 866-800-3881 or visit: www.ClutterersAnonymous.net.