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Saturday, January 2

Winter Wonderland Snowed Out Repeat Event

From noon to 4 p.m. join the Animal Lovers League, 40 Shore Rd., for a second chance at the Winter Wonderland Adoption Festival. Due to the blizzard the league wanted to give a second chance at drastically reduced adoption fees. Call 609-5913.

Upcoming Events

Defensive Driving Classes

The Gold Coast Lions Club is continuing its series of Defensive Driving Classes. The classes will be held on Saturdays in the Sea Cliff Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Class dates are Jan. 16, Feb. 13, March 13, April 17, May 15 and June 12. Bring lunch and a pen to class. The cost is $40 per person. Make check payable to Gold Coast Lions Club and send to P.O. Box 25, Sea Cliff, NY 11579-0025. Write your phone number on the check and also indicate the date of the class you are interested in taking. To register, or for further information, call Barbara 674-1410 anytime or Karen at the Village Hall 671-0080 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local charities and Lions’ sight-related causes.

At Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

Located at 50 Barry Dr. The following events will be held:

•Dinosaur Week Movies will be shown at 11 a.m., 2, 3 p.m. Dec. 22: Walking with Dinosaurs. Dec. 23: T-Rex – The Ultimate Guide. Dec. 24: Dinosaur Hunters: Oviraptor.

•Dec. 26: Gallery Talk: Native American Culture: Winter Food Gathering on The LI Coast. 1 p.m.

•Dec. 26: Film. The Journey of Sacagawea. 11 a.m., 2, 3 p.m.

•Dec. 29: Workshop: Beading. Noon to 3 p.m. Regular museum admission and $10 material fee required.

•Dec. 30: Workshop: “Eco-Art: Recycling Old Paper.” Noon to 3 p.m.

•Dec. 31: Winter Hike. Take a brisk and energizing tour along the nature trails. 1 p.m.

•Dec. 31: Course. Sculpture Workshop. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fee required.

Military Bridge

The Glen Cove, Hicksville, Syosset Mercy League is holding a Military Bridge at Msgr. Tarrant Hall (handicapped accessible) of St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church Old School, Hicksville, on Jan. 24. There will be coffee, tea and cake served and everyone goes home with a prize. There is no need to know bridge. Admission is $10. Call Betty for reservations 364-0548. Doors open at 1 p.m. All profit goes to Mercy Medical Center.

Weekly Events

•Spotlight on Glen Cove will be on Cablevision Public Access Channel 18 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday. The show is produced by GCHS TV Class under the direction of Chris Barry and features programs about the Glen Cove School District and the City of Glen Cove.

•Duplicate Bridge. Friendly ACBL Accredited Duplicate Bridge Game. Refreshments served. Bring your favorite partner or we will get you one. Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Sterling Glen, 146 Glen St. An ACBL certified director is in charge. Card fee $5. Call 671-2095.

•Junior Book Club for 4th and 5th graders will be held at 4 p.m. at the Locust Valley Library. One book will be read per month and will be discussed on the first Tuesday. Snacks are provided. Space is limited. Registration required. Call Kristine Piana 671-1837.

•Book Club in Glen Cove. New members welcome. Meets on Tuesday afternoons once a month. Sociable group. Call Carol Rubin 671-2120.

•Chess & Go Club. The Sea Cliff Chess Club will meet on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sea Cliff Gospel Chapel basement, 162 Sea Cliff Ave, Sea Cliff. Chess players of all ages and abilities welcome. For information or directions call David Collins 671-3806.

•Bingo Games every Friday at 7:15 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove. $1500 in cash prizes guaranteed and smoke-free environment. Call 676-1828 for further info.

•Ballroom/Social Dancing every Friday at the Polish Club, 5 Pulaski Pl., Port Washington, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by DJ. Donation $14. Two drinks, bagels, cake and coffee included. Call 883-5553 for more information.

Monthly Events

•Padre Pio Prayer Group meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Rocco. The entire service is in both English and Italian. The recitation of the Rosary and a Novena to Padre Pio precedes the celebration of the Mass by Father Peter Vaccari. All are welcome.

•Amputee Support Group at Glen Cove Hospital, 101 St. Andrews Ln. 7:30 p.m. in the Rehab Unit. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month. Call Barbara Cunningham 674-7981 for more information.

•NAACP meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the First Baptist Church, 7 Continental Pl. Call 671-2090.

•Loss of a Child Support Group will be held on the on the second Tuesday of the month at St. Patrick’s Church from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call Diana 233-4848.

•Stroke Support Group, a free support group for anyone who has suffered a stroke or brain injury meets every third Tuesday of the month at Glen Cove Hospital, 101 St. Andrews Ln. Meetings include a guest speaker and open forum discussions. Family members welcome. 2 to 5 p.m. in the first floor Rehab South dining room. Call Cindy George 674-7692.

•Disabilities Support Group at Glen Cove Hospital, St. Andrews Ln. 7 p.m. in the Rehab Dining Room. Call 674-7690 for information. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month.

•Look Good...Feel Better, a free support program presented by the American Cancer Society in partnership with the National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, which helps cancer patients look and feel their best during and after cancer treatment. Held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Arena Oncology Associates, PC, 1999 Marcus Ave., Suite 120, Lake Success. For information or to reserve a space call Georgianna Barakat, LCSW, 365-2430.

•Autoimmune Support Group for anyone coping with an autoimmune disorder, the Nursing Education Department of Glen Cove Hospital offers a free support group the first and third Thursday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the hospital’s Maxwell Board Room ground floor, 101 Saint Andrew’s Ln. The group is open to anyone with an autoimmune disorder such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis and other disorders. An autoimmune disorder is one in which a person’s immune system begins to attack his or her own body. Call the group’s co-facilitators, Carol Marino, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, 674-7812.

•Holistic Moms Network, a community of moms interested in natural health and mindful parenting. Held on the first Thursday of every month (or specific date) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church St, Oyster Bay. All welcome! Call 624-2332. www.holisticmoms.org; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month, For more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Julie Dekom, Membership Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•Families of the Disabled Support Group at Glen Cove Hospital. For spouses and other family members of persons with disabilities with the purpose of providing emotional support. Participants will learn from others who are coping with similar issues. 7 p.m. in the Maxwell Board Room. For information call Steven Yellin, Ph.D. 674-8403. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month.

•LI Tourette Syndrome Association Support Groups for those who have family members or other loved ones with Tourette Syndrome meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the DeMatteis Center, north side of Northern Blvd., Old Brookville (directly opposite the NY Institute of Technology campus). There are three separate support groups running simultaneously: one group for children, one for teens and one for parents/adults. Siblings of TS children are also invited. Free for LI-TSA members. For further information, call 876-6947 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•Nassau Mineral Club meets on the first Saturday of each month at Garvies Point Museum. Call 571-8010.

•Eating Disorders Association-LI (NEDA-LI) (formerly EDCLI) will be holding a support group for eating disorder sufferers and their families and friends. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset (ask at the main reception desk for location within the hospital). This free group takes place on the third Saturday of every month and is facilitated by a trained professional. No reservation necessary. Call NEDA-LI 229-2393.

•Breakfast at St. Rocco’s. The public is invited to a full breakfast at the Madonna Room, St. Rocco’s Church, Third St., every first Sunday of the month except July and August. The price is $8 per person. 8 a.m. to noon. Call the Parish Office 676-2482.

•British Veterans of LI (BVLI) is a social club for British veterans and people of British descent. Meetings are held at St. Paul’s Church on the third Sunday of the month in September, November, January, March and May. In between, social events including a Boxing Day Party are held.

Ongoing

Visit Us at the Animal Shelter

The Glen Cove Animal Lovers’ League Shelter invites the public to visit the shelter to meet the many loving dogs and cats available for adoption. All cats have been tested, vaccinated and neutered and all dogs are vet checked. Our dog trainer/adoption coordinator will match one of our wonderful dogs with you and your family. The shelter, located at 40 Shore Rd., is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 676-5913.

Glen Cove Adult Day Care

This program for the frail elderly is available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A warm, inviting, secure place to spend the day with a caring, experienced and responsive staff. Transportation is provided to residents of Glen Cove and some surrounding communities. Lunch and snacks are served daily. A full schedule of interesting and meaningful activities are offered: music, art, exercise, yoga, games, crafts and weekly outings. Call 759-2345 for more information.

Safe Boating Courses

Safe Boating Courses, free vessel safety checks and more from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.

Exhibit

The Art of Going Green. Richard Gachot Exhibit on view through January at Anderson Galleries, 92 Forest Ave., Locust Valley. Call 802-3552.

Specialized Foster Families Needed

Children with emotional challenges urgently need loving foster families. St. Christopher-Otillie Services for Children and Families needs your help. Can you provide structure, security and consistency for children over the age of 12 or teen moms and their babies? Long- and short-term placements available. Training, 24-hour support and generous stipend provided. Call Carmela 1-800-640-1891, ext. 188.

Help for Seniors

Are you a senior who would like help paying for your Medicare benefits and prescription drugs? Free assistance is only a phone call away if you qualify for extra help because of limited income. There may be a way to alleviate some of the cost of Medicare – deductibles and coinsurance, Part B premiums, prescription drug plans (Part D). Reducing monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments, aiding with coverage gaps (the doughnut hole). To learn more call a LIS/HHS (Low Income Subsidy from US Dept. of HHS) counselor from Family & Children’s, a community of caring. 485-3425, ext. 222.

Literary-Based Skills for Children

The Reading and Learning Development Center of LIU, C.W. Post Campus, Northern Blvd., Brookville, is offering 20 and 30 hour individual instructional sessions to develop literary-based skills for children in grades 2 to 12. Applications are now being accepted for a limited number of students who need an individual appraisal of their reading skills or who want to take advantage of this progressive program. For information and fees call 299-2207.

At the Melillo Center for Mental Health

Melillo Center for Mental Health, 113 Glen Cove Ave. Call 676-2388 for information on the following groups:

•Anger Management Workshop led by Dr. William Kitay. If you become angry too frequently and have problems in controlling outbursts, suffer from TMJ, headaches, backaches, feel depressed, anxious or use alcohol to self-medicate, this workshop may be for you. Call Elyse Lerner, LCSW.

•Senior Citizens’ Counseling Group. Many adults experience difficult life changes that can adversely affect their emotional well-being. This can create sadness, depression, anxiety and isolation. Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? Meetings are weekly. Call Elyse Lerner, LCSW. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance accepted.