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Friday, 26 June 2009 10:04

Thursday, June 25

Insight Sessions

Love is the Answer. Thursdays. Meditation/reflection 7 to 7:30 p.m. Interactive session 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Global Harmony House, 46 S. Middle Neck Rd. All welcome. Free admission. RSVP 773-0971 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sponsored by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization. Today’s program: Balancing the head and the heart.

Great Neck Park District

The business meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for today has been canceled.

Friday, June 26

Great Neck Park District

Parkwood Pool open daily through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more info.

Saturday, June 27

Torah Study

At 9:30 a.m. at Temple Isaiah of Great Neck, 1 Chelsea Pl. Call 487-5373.

Sunday, June 28

Great Neck Park District

•Program in the parks: Scavenger Hunt Firefighters Park. Sign-in at 11 a.m. Event begins at 11:30 a.m. Rain date July 5. Call 482-0355 for more info.

•Nature program: Water Safety. 1 p.m. Meet at the Steppingstone Park building. Learn valuable water safety techniques. Register by June 20. Call 482-0355.

Fabulous Finds Boutique

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Temple Isaiah of Great Neck, 1 Chelsea Pl. Call 487-5373. Also on June 29.

Monday, June 29

Great Neck Park District

•Summer session classes begin at varied times. Runs eight weeks. Call 482-0355 to sign up.

•Park District Camp Programs. Camp Parkwood, Steppingstone Preschool Camp, Junior Intensive Tennis Summer Program, Sailing School Programs begin at varied times. Call 482-0355 for camps and sailing school; call 829-9050 for tennis programs.

•Programs in the parks. Starmites Puppets. 7 p.m. Allenwood Park. Rain location Parkwood Sports Complex. Call 482-0355 for more info.

Tuesday, June 30

Manhasset-Lakeville Fire/Water District Summer Schedule

The Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water Districts will meet Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the weekly business of the district. All meetings will be conducted in the Boardroom at the District Office, 170 East Shore Rd., Great Neck, unless otherwise publicly notified. The regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The board is available on a daily basis to respond to concerns, questions and issues of the district residents pertaining to fire/water district matters. Special arrangement or appointments can be made through Barbara Pisani at 466-4416, ext. 704.

Tuesdays with REAP

(Retired Executives and Professionals). Meets each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., except when schools are closed, at the Cumberland School, 30 Cumberland Ave. You are invited to come for stimulating and informative discussions and programs. Call 773-1713. 9 a.m. seminar: “Pyong Yang Ping Pong” presented by Alice Kimble. 11 a.m. program: “Programs for Senior Citizens” presented by Sharona Cohen, NS/LIJ Hospital.s

Great Neck Park District

•Board of Commissioners work session meeting. 9 a.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

•Tuesday Mobile Rec Van activities continue every Tuesday through summer. Wingate Park, Shoreward Dr., 1 to 3 p.m. Allenwood Park, Allenwood Rd., 4 to 6 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Wednesday, July 1

Art at Atria

Presents “My Name is Vincent” at 7:30 p.m. at Atria, 96 Cutter Mill Rd. Performance artist David Noard brings the brilliant 19th century painter Vincent Van Gogh to life in a memorable one-man play about this gifted artist, his unforgettable work and his intensely personal vision. Against a vivid backdrop of Van Gogh’s paintings and letters, he presents a moving and dramatic portrayal of this great artist’s epic struggles with inspiration, despair and survival. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a seat.

Safe and Effective Weight Loss

How much fat do you have in your body? Come learn about what a BIA Exam is. And why we need one. A BIA exam is the method of assessing your “body composition”- the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass. This is an integral part of a health and nutrition assessment. Come in and learn methods of safe and effective weight loss. Group weight loss sessions and TLC programs starting weekly. Dr. Neil Koppel of Energy Health Group will be giving a Complementary BIA Lecture on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at 444 Lakeville Rd., Suite 203, Lake Success. Call Faryl to reserve a seat 504-4040.

Great Neck Park District

•Wednesday Mobile Rec Van activities continue every Wednesday through the summer. Thomaston Park, Susquehanna Ave., 1 to 3 p.m.; Manor Park, Cumberland Ave., 4 to 6 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

•Wednesday outdoor movie: Kung Fu Panda, 2008, rated PG, runs 92 minutes. 8:30 p.m. in the Village Green. Rain date July 8. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Thursday, July 2

Great Neck Park District

Thursday Mobile Rec Van activities continue every Thursday through the summer. Firefighters Park, Grace Ave., 1 to 3 p.m.; Cuttermill Park, Great Neck Rd., 4 to 6 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Saturday, July 4

Great Neck Park District

•July 4th Celebration at Parkwood Pool. Preivew the newly renovated Parkwood Pool. Music, activities for kids, inflatable rides, face painting, balloon animals and more. Noon to 5 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

•Steppingstone Summer Performing Arts. Concert: The Band of Long Island. 8 p.m. Steppingstone Park. Admission with park card.

Sunday, July 5

Great Neck Park District

•Sunday @ 3 Series. Concert: Sharok Vafa. 3 p.m. GN House. Admission with park card.

•Steppingstone Summer Performing Arts. Concert: Papa Doo Run Run. 8 p.m. Steppingstone Park. Admission with park card.

Monday, July 6

Meditation Program

Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Global Harmony House, 46 South Middle Neck Rd. Courses include eight sessions. All welcome. Free admission. RSVP 773-0971 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sponsored by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization.

Great Neck Park District

Monday Family Special Events: Charlotte’s Web movie. 8 p.m. Cuttermill Park. Rain location Parkwood Sports Complex. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Thursday, July 9

Bereavement/Caregiver Support Groups

Project Independence will host two support groups, one for the bereaved and another for caregivers, on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave. The support groups will be offered every second and fourth Thursday of each month offering emotional support from others grieving a loss, the bereavement support group will help attendees cope with physical, mental and emotional effects of grief. Participants in the caregiver support group sessions will learn a variety of coping techniques including ways to minimize stress and relate to others experiencing similar situations. Call 311 for more details or information about Project Independence.

Great Neck Park District

Board of Commissioners business meeting. 8 p.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.

Saturday, July 11

Great Neck Park District

•Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. 9:30 am. To 3:30 p.m. GN House. To sign up or for more information call 482-0355.

•Steppingstone Summer Performing Arts. Concert: Forbidden Broadway. 8 p.m. Steppingstone Park. Admission with park card.

Sunday, July 12

Great Neck Park District

•Sunday Family Special Events: Family Olympics at Allenwood Park. Sign in at 11 a.m. Event begins at 11:30 a.m. Rain date July 19. Call 482-0355 for more information.

•Nature program: Early Summer Seasonal Stroll. 11 a.m. at Kings Point Park. Meet in the parking lot, Steamboat Rd. entrance. No registration required. Call 482-0355 for more information.

•City Island Cruise. Cruise from Steppingstone dock to JP’s or Lobster House. 2 to 6 p.m. or 4 to 8 p.m. $25 boat fee per person (does not include food). Restaurant reservation suggested. Call 482-0355 to register.s

•Parkwood Tennis Center. Free clinic at 3 p.m. at Allenwood Park. Adult and children 4 years and older welcome. Call 829-9050 for more information.

•Steppingstone Summer Performing Arts. Concert: Howard Leshaw and The Golden Land Orchestra/Zalman Mlotek.s 8 p.m. Steppingstone Park. Admission with park card.

Upcoming Events

How to Have a Smart Divorce

Dealing with divorce in challenging economic times requires changes in strategy. What are some cost saving strategies? How and when do you modify your child support if your finances (or your ex-spouses finances) have changed since the divorce? What about father’s rights relating to separation and divorce? What is mediation and is it right for you? Should you consider a post-nuptial agreement before starting divorce proceedings? All of these questions and more will be addressed. Bring questions. Workshop presenter: Randall Malone, Esq. of the matrimonial and family law firm Wisselman, Harounian & Associates. Visit www.lawjaw.com for more about Mr. Malone. Held on July 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1010 Northern Blvd. RSVP 773-8300 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Seating is limited.

Separation/Divorce Support Group

The Law Firm of Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. is starting a Separation and Divorce Support Group to help members of the local community going through the difficult legal and emotional issues. The goal is to help participants address their concerns and questions about divorce and separation. This support group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1010 Northern Blvd. (near Community Dr.). The first meeting will be held on July 16 and the topic will be Separation, Divorce and the Children. Each meeting will initially focus on a specific topic and then address issues and pertinent questions through an open discussion format. The meetings will be facilitated by Jacqueline Harounian.

French Horn Players Wanted

The Rotary Club of Great Neck’s Summer Community Band is in need of several French horn players for the forthcoming ninth season of the band. The four concert series – on Wednesday evening in July, beginning July 8. For additional information call Maestro Flamhaft 829-8709 and join the other 50 members who range in age from 12 to 85. It’s a real good community band where the players have a great time and all are welcome.

Uplifting Your Spirits in a Down Economy

How can you counteract the doom and gloom assessments that we hear from the media on a daily basis? Come to the Independent Business Women’s Circle’s Member Forum where you’ll hear from the experts how to elevate your spirits and bring joy into your life - at little or no cost. Learn how to clear your mind, fortify your body and delight your senses so that you can face the world each day with a smile. Bring an open mind, a positive attitude and wear clothes that allow for movement. Lunch is included and admission is free. July 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Atria Cutter Mill, 96 Cuttermill Rd. Reserve by emailing Stella Shieh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling Karen Bomzer at 631-754-6640.