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Friday, 27 November 2009 11:30
Wednesday, November 25
Killing Kasztner: The Jew Who Dealt With Nazis
The documentary film will be shown at Clearview Squire Cinemas; 115 Middle Neck Rd. Unrated, 116 minutes. Director Gaylen Ross. Rezso Kasztner, known as the Jewish Schindler, negotiated face to face with Adolf Eichmann, rescuing 1700 Jews on a train to Switzerland. Yet Kasztner was condemned as a traitor in his adopted country of Israel; accused as a collaborator in a trial and verdict that divided a nation and forever stamped him as the “man who sold his soul to the devil.”
Sunday, November 29
Vendors Mart
The Lake Success Jewish Center, 354 Lakeville Rd., Great Neck, will sponsor a Vendors Mart with new merchandise for men, women and children from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop early for the holidays as there are great sales. For more information, call 466-0569. There is no entry fee.
Tuesday, December 1
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. Bring lunch. Refreshments are served. Call 773-1713.
Great Neck Park District
Board of Commissioners work session meeting. 9 a.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.
CCFA Shopping Day at Vogue & Vintage
From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Vogue & Vintage at 106 Middle Neck Rd., will host a special “CCFA Shopping Day” to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Gift cards purchased during the event (good anytime) will also support the CCFA fundraiser and gifts may be shipped anywhere. Free gift wrapping will be available all day and refreshments will be served during this fun, festive event. For more information on the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, LI Chapter, call 222-5530 or visit www.ccfa.org.
The Age of the Prophets
Is the title of the lecture in the course, “Three Groundbreaking Periods in Jewish History,” that will be offered by Rabbi Ronnie Kehati at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, 150 Hicks Ln, at 7:45 p.m. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Admission is free. Call 482-5701.
Thursday, December 3
Insight Sessions
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. Program: Dedication and Faith.
Great Neck Park District
Board of Commissioners business meeting. 8 pm. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.
Friday, December 4
Great Neck Park District
Film: The International, 2008, runs 118 minutes, rated R. Starring Clive Owen, Naomi Watts and Armin Mueller-Stahl. 8 p.m. GN House. Park card required for admission.
Saturday, December 5
Great Neck Park District
•Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. GN House. To sign up or for more information call 482-0355.
•Film: The International, 2008, runs 118 minutes, rated R. Starring Clive Owen, Naomi Watts and Armin Mueller-Stahl. 5 and 8 p.m. GN House. Park card required for admission.
Rummage Sale
The Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck will hold a Rummage Sale at 6 Grace Ave., from Saturday, Dec. 5 through Thursday, Dec. 10. The sale hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Set-up days are Dec. 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have clothes that you know you will no longer be wearing, household items, bric-a-brac, books and other merchandise, in good condition, bring your donations to 6 Grace Ave. on the set-up days. The Sisterhood will be happy to issue a letter of thanks/receipt that can be used for tax purposes. For further information, call Lily Lesser, 773-.0097.
Sunday, December 6
Great Neck Choral Society
Meets Wednesdays from 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd, Lake Success. Dr. Virginia Davidson, conductor. Website: www.gnchoral.org. For information call 233-1460 or 536-0451. The Choral Society will have a concert today, Music: A Soul to the Universe, at 4 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Cedar Swamp Rd. (Route 107), Brookville. Program: Russian Liturgical music and Mass in the Time of War by Haydn. Tickets $20. For more information call 536-0451.
National Council of Jewish Women
Seasoned Singles will meet at the Scobee Diner at noon for brunch and proceed at 2 p.m. to the Nassau County Museum to view the Norman Rockwell exhibit. This trip is for members and their friends and will be paid for them at the diner and museum. For reservations call Thelma Nowve 718-225-5581.
Great Neck Park District
•Sunday @ 3 Series. Lecture: Bob Lippet: Jewish Heritage. 3 p.m. GN House. Park card required for admission.
•Film: The International, 2008, runs 118 minutes, rated R. Starring Clive Owen, Naomi Watts and Armin Mueller-Stahl. 8 p.m. GN House. Park card required for admission.
Monday, December 7
Great Neck Park District
Parkwood Tennis Center. New applications for Session 2 accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to new applicants today at varied times. Nonresident rates apply. Call 829-9050 or more info.
Tuesday, December 8
Winter Concert
Grades 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. at South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4651.
Great Neck Park District
Board of Commissioners work session meeting. 9 a.m. at the Park District Office, 5 Beach Rd.
Wednesday, December 9
Instrumental Concert
At 7:30 p.m. at North Middle School, 77 Polo Rd. Info: 441-4551.
Thursday, December 10
Great Neck Public School Concerts
•North High School Winter Concert. 7:30 p.m. 35 Polo Rd. Info: 441-4751.
•South High School Winter Concert I. 7:30 p.m. 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: 441-4851.
Celebrating the Beauty of Life
For everything there is a reason and a season; when we live life in this awareness we cannot help but appreciate, honor and celebrate the beauty of life. Let’s celebrate together. Featuring music, spiritual dance, talk by BK Mohini Panjabi, regional coordinator for he Brahma Kumaris in the Americas and the Caribbean, and meditation. 7 to 9 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.
Friday, December 11
Great Neck Park District
Film: The Reader, 2009, runs 124 minutes, rated R. Starring Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes and David Kross. 8 p.m. GN House. Park card required for admission.
Saturday, December 12
Great Neck Park District
•Nature program: Birds, Beach and Botany. 1 p.m. Garvies Point Preserve, Glen Cove. Registration required by Dec. 8. Request directions, if needed. Call 482-0355 for more info.
•Film: The Reader, 2009, runs 124 minutes, rated R. Starring Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes and David Kross. 5 and 8 p.m. GN House. Park card required for admission.
Sunday, December 13
Great Neck Park District
•Sunday @ 3 Series. Concert: Naomi and Joel. 3 p.m. GN House. Park card required for admission.
•Film: The Reader, 2009, runs 124 minutes, rated R. Starring Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes and David Kross. 7:30 p.m. GN House. Park card required for admission.
Upcoming Event
Vendors Wanted
For the “Think Pink Expo.” All table fees will be donated to the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Program. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Ongoing Programs
Weekly Events
•Weight Watchers hold meetings at senior living community Atria Great Neck, 51 Great Neck Rd., every Monday. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. Weigh-ins begin at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in learning more, call 829-4100. Also on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
•Boy Scout Troop 10 meets every Monday (except school holidays) from 7:45 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room of St. Paul’s Church, Grace Ave. at Gilchrest Rd. Boys at least 10 and one half years old or in the 6th grade are invited to join. Attend a meeting or call Scoutmaster Dwight Rosenstein 482-3603 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .Visit www.troop10greatneck.com.
•Israeli Folk Dance Night with renowned folk dance instructor Danny Uziel. Beginners welcome. For the first 30 minutes Danny will instruct, then move to some more intermediate dances for everyone to enjoy. Tuesdays from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. in the Youth House behind the main building of Temple Israel. Call 482-7800 for details. We meet from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom. It is not a beginner’s group, but appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels; from 10 to 11 p.m., partner dances will be taught (partners are not needed).
•The Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water Districts will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (through Dec. 31) 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.
•The Rotary Club of Great Neck welcomes you to its breakfast meeting on Wednesdays from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at the Inn of Great Neck for fellowship, interesting programs, and an opportunity to provide “Service Above Self.” Questions? Call the club line at 869-6860 during business hours.
•Great Neck Choral Society meets Wednesdays from 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd, Lake Success. Dr. Virginia Davidson, conductor. Website: www.gnchoral.org. For information call 233-1460 or 536-0451.
•Women’s Psychotherapy Group focusing on relationships and interpersonal issues. Meetings are Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at COPAY, Inc., 21 North Station Plaza. Call Connie Mithalal, CSW-R 466-2509. All calls are strictly confidential. COPAY, Inc. is a member of the United Way and the GN United Community Fund.
•Weekly Discussion of current events and issues concerning women every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Womanspace, GN Senior Community Center, 80 Grace Ave. Call 829-6566.
•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.
•Join a Healing Dance Circle, combining stretching, strengthening, breathing and dance sequences Open to women looking for a therapeutic exercise program. Thursdays 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. at Bonda Yoga, 4A Bond St., Great Neck. Call Sharon Epstein, Dance Movement Therapist for more info 829-5846.
•GN Water Pollution Control District. The Board of Commissioners meets every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the district offices, 236 E. Shore Rd. Open to the public. Call 482-0238.
•Peace Vigil. Become a “Presence for Peace.” Join the vigil to protest the loss of life and treasure in Iraq and Afghanistan and to bring our troops home. Every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m., corner of Northern Blvd. and Lakeville Rd. Sponsored by Great Neck SANE/Peace Action. Information: 487-3786.
•The World in Depth. Is the state of the world confusing to you? Join like-minded folk who discuss the madness every Thursday at 2:15 p.m. The moderators (professors and professionals) help bring order to what is always a very lively discussion from every vantage point. No need for reservations - it’s free. Just come, bring your opinions to the Great Neck Senior Community Center, 80 Grace Ave, or call 487-0025 for information.
•Come and Get it! At the Great Neck Senior Community Center, any Friday you will find relaxation with Tea Time at 10 am; Line Dancing at 10:30; and Music and Song at 12:45 p.m. All of this is free. Lunch is available at noon for a small requested donation. Try it. You’ll like it. The Senior Center is at 80 Grace Ave. Call 487-0025 to make a reservation for lunch.
•Gold Coast Rotary Club breakfast meetings are held every Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. at Bruce’s Bakery, 34 Middle Neck Rd. Free for guests considering membership; $10 visiting Rotarians. Call Clarisse Panellino 718-343-2110.
•Belgrave Water Pollution Control District. Board of Commissioners will conduct a public business meeting every Friday at 11:45 a.m. If Friday should be a public holiday, the meeting will beheld on Thursday at 11:45 a.m. Meetings held at Belgrave, 34-01 255th St., Little Neck. Call 487-2759.
Monthly Events
•Personal Relationships. Do you have questions about personal relationships with adult children, mates, in-laws and friends? Come share them with women of similar interests at a friendly, warm, intelligent and supportive group. Alternate Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Womanspace, 3 St. Paul’s Pl. (off Grace Ave.). Confidentiality maintained. Call Marilyn 623-7062.
•North Shore Elks Lodge #1458 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Elks Club, 30 Haven Ave., Port Washington, on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Formerly GN/PW Elks Lodge $1543.
•Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group. Caring for someone with Dementia is extremely challenging. Family members and friends of those with Dementia can get support for the difficulties they face everyday. Held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave. Call Gail Busillo, CSW. Call 562-3362.
•Elmer A. Sperry Toastmasters Club # 4326. This is a public club and new members are welcome. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 5, 21-78th Ave., New Hyde Park, on the second floor. The mission of the club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Visit www.verysperry.com or call Frank Soluri 797-6900 or John Bekisz 352-1584.
•Senior Center Book Club. Come for an intellectual discussion about current best sellers. The club meets every third Tuesday at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave. Call 487-0025. Book reviews are led by Janet de Winter and all are welcome to participate with comments and opinions whether you have read to the book or not.
•North Shore Playwrights Circle (formerly the Playwrights Circle of Great Neck). Meetings are held every other Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in comfortable private dining room at Sterling Glen of Great Neck, 96 Cutter Mill Rd. Light refreshments are served. Readings range from discussions of member’s ongoing works to original playwriting exercises. These are aimed at helping members solve such classic playwriting problems as opening scenes, too much exposition, etc. There is no fee to join the group, which was founded by local author Robin Gorman Newman. Contact her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it _ (mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) 773-0911 to get on the email list for meetings announcements.
•North Shore Doe Club Elks Lodge #1458 meets at 8 p.m. every second Wednesday (except July and August) at 8 p.m. at the Elks Club, 30 Haven Ave., Port Washington. Formerly GN/PW Doe Club #1543.
•Free Blood Pressure Screenings on the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Great Neck House. Call 482-0355 for more info.
•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.
•Free Blood Pressure Screening offered by St. Francis Hospital’s DeMatteis Center every second Thursday of the month (except July and August) from 10 a.m. to noon at the GN Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave. For information on other screening dates call 487-0025.
•The North Shore Center for Diabetes in Pregnancy is sponsoring a Women’s Diabetes Support Group. The group will meet monthly at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month at The Irving Goldman Center for Family Care, 865 Northern Blvd., Suite 202, Great Neck. A light dinner will be served. For more information contact Marie Luersesen 622-5123.
•Body Dysmorphic Disorder Support Group (imagined ugliness/feeling unattractive) Support Group meets on the third Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Institute for Bio-Behavioral Therapy and Research, 935 Northern Blvd, Suite 102. Open to family, friends and persons with BDD. Call 487-7116.
•Obsessive-Compulsive Support Group. The Institute for Bio-Behavioral Therapy and Research, 935 Northern Blvd., offers a free support group for people affected by obsessive- compulsive disorder. Open to family, friends and person with OCD. Meets the last Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call 487-7116.
•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.
Weekday Bike Rides
Area bicyclists meet for friendly weekday bike rides at Fredericks Luncheonette located at the intersection of Bond St. and Grace Ave., at 6:15 a.m. or 6:15 p.m. The ride lasts a minimum of 1 hour, 15 minutes and is geared to riders who can average about 13 M.P.H., so when completed you would have traveled about 16 miles. Routes and speed vary according to the group. Parking is free in the lot across the street and on the street until 9 a.m. Come and meet others who are interested in your sport, you may even pick up a pointer or two. Call David (Speedy?) Emanuel for schedule and to confirm your participation. Day phone: 840-9370 (mobile); evenings: 487-8065 until 9:45 p.m. Helmets are mandatory.
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.
Bridge Games
Duplicate Bridge Games. An open game every Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the Cumberland Adult Center, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck, Telephone 773-1713. All beginner and intermediate bridge players are invited to enjoy a friendly game. This is an ACBL sanctioned game with Master Points awarded. Bridge questions will be answered and a short lesson given after the game. Refreshments served. One-time registration fee of $15 plus $9 at each game. Directors: Rob Goldman Judy Spitz. Internet site for further info: www.GreatNeckBridgeCenter.com. Games held through Feb. 19.
•Duplicate Bridge Class/Game every Saturday at 10 a.m., a “New to Duplicate” game for novice bridge players and former bridge players. Bagels and lecture before the game, supervised play and lunch after the game. At the Vanderbilt Bridge Club, rear entrance of 2500 Marcus Ave., Lake Success (between Lakeville and New Hyde Park Rds.) For more information, partnership requests and reservations, call Cathy Kirshner 718-428-4363 or the Vanderbilt 328-9704.
•Duplicate Bridge.The Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, 150 Hicks Ln., continues to sponsor its popular Monday night Duplicate Bridge series. The bridge instructor is Ann Schwartz. Class begins at 7 p.m. in the Upstairs Garden Room. The fee is $10/person. For further information, call Lily Lesser at 773-0097.
•Party/Duplicate Bridge. The GN Chapter of Pride of Judea sponsors party bridge Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch at noon. Bridge lesson at 12:30 p.m.; duplicate bridge 1 to 4 p.m. Partners arranged, master points issued. Call 718-423-6200.
•Duplicate Bridge Game. An open game is held every Monday at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. Master points are awarded. There is a $10 card fee. Refreshments served. For questions call Lynn Weiss 718-279-1005.
•Bridge Game, an open game on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Main St., Port Washington. There is an $11 card fee. For questions call Ann Schwartz 747-5461.
•Duplicate Bridge. Bridge games are held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Center, 29 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset. If you are interested in a friendly duplicate game, call Jo-Ann Damato at 883-9248 for more information.
•Duplicate Bridge Game meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Community Building at the Lake Success Golf Course, Lakeville Rd., Lake Success. $5 card fee. Come with or without a partner. Call Arlene Kohen 829-8782.
•Bridge Classes and Games. The Vanderbilt Bridge Club, 2500 Marcus Ave., Lake Success (328-9704), is open seven days a week, with the following schedule of bridge classes and games:
Monday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Intermediate/Advanced Bridge Class with Joe Byrnes (414-8719); 12:30 p.m. open game.
Tuesday 9:45 a.m. lecture and 10:15 game (for players with fewer than 2000 masterpoints); 12:30 p.m. open game.
Wednesday 12:30 p.m. open game; 6:30 p.m. lecture and 7 p.m. open game.
Thursday 12:30 p.m. open game.
Friday 12:30 p.m. open game.
Saturday 10:15 a.m. lecture and 10:30 a.m. “New to Duplicate” game with Cathy Kirshner (718-428-4363); 1 p.m. open game.
Sunday 1 p.m. open game.
COPAY of GN
If interested or to register for the following, call Fergus Casey, clinical director 466-2509:
•Four-week Couples Therapy Workshop. Couples learn communication skills, conflict resolution, managing feelings and nurturing a relationship. Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Weekly group fee $30 per couple. Initial screening $25 per person.
•Self-Esteem Enhancement Group for men and women who want to improve their communication, interpersonal relationships and assertiveness skills. Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weekly group fee $15. Initial screening $25.
•Substance Abuse Counseling. If drug or alcohol abuse is hurting you, your marriage, or your children, there is help available. COPAY, Inc. is now accepting new clients for substance abuse treatment. Call to set up an appointment. All calls are confidential.
NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Coalition is a member agency of the Garden City Community Fund, United Community Fund of Great Neck, Community Chest of Port Washington and United Way of LI. The following is offered:
•Elder abuse. If you are 60 or older and are being hurt by someone who should be caring, you are not alone. If you are suffering from abuse, mistreatment or neglect at the hands of family members or someone who is living with you, help is available. The Coalition offers counseling, legal advocacy and support services to seniors in need of help. All services are free and confidential. Call 542-0404.
•Provides support groups with individual counseling for incest survivors and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Services are confidential and free of charge. These services are also extended to family members and partners of survivors. The Coalition also works to ensure societal accountability, improve institutional responsiveness to victims and increase public awareness in order to prevent domestic violence, rape and sexual assault. Call 222-2293.
•A Safe Home. The Coalition operates a safe home for battered women and their children. For women who are victims of violent relationships, safety is a major concern. The Coalition’s Safe Home for Abused Families provides shelter, advocacy and legal assistance, in a safe, warm, supportive, attractive environment. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Coalition’s 24-hour hotline 542-0404. The hotline and all services are free and confidential and a counselor can help you find safety.
•The Coalition is seeking individuals to volunteer in its “Hands Are Not for Hitting,” an exciting domestic violence prevention program for elementary school children in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Volunteers will be fully trained and need to be available several weekdays a month during the school year. Volunteers must provide their own transportation. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information, call 572-0700.
GN Estates
Village Hall is located at 4 Atwater Plaza, Great Neck. Call 482-8283 for information on the following:
•Employment opportunities for anyone over the age of 16 are available for recreation attendants and qualified life guards at GN Estates pool, park and tennis facility. Applications are available at Village Hall.
•Pool-Tennis-Boat Membership. GN Estates residents can come and enjoy a beautiful park, pool, tennis and boating facilities. Sign up in person at Village Hall between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by mail. Your previous membership card can be updated or a recent photo of each person n the family is required with membership fee.
GN Lawyers Association
Is seeking new members. If you practice in the Great Neck area and are interested in joining with your colleagues in addressing what you can do for yourselves as well as for others contact Lisa Petrocelli, Esq., president, c/o Sharon Gruer at 571-2870 or by email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Mental Illness Support Groups
For families struggling to cope with mental illness. Call for times. 326-0797 or 718-347-7284. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness,) 1983 Marcus Ave., C-103, Lake Success.
Parenting Skills Groups
Topics include child development, child safety, drug and alcohol education, communicating with teenagers. Groups are in English and Spanish. Call COPAY, Inc. at 466-2509 for information on registering. COPAY, Inc. is a member of the GN United Community Fund and the March of Dimes.
Park District Indoor Skateboard Park Hours
The Great Neck Park District’s indoor skateboard park is located at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink at Parkwood and open as follows: Wednesday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 to 5 p.m. Admission to the skateboard park is $4, but only $2 with a park card. Equipment is available for rental for $3. All skateboarders must complete a liability release form (parent must be present) prior to using the skateboard park.
Great Neck Weekend Softball
Open to all Great Neck Park District residents. Saturdays at Kings Point Park, Redbrook Rd. Sundays at Allenwood Park. All games take place at 8 a.m. Info: 996-2641 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Second Time Around Thrift Shop
Located at 855 Middle Neck Rd. The shop hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every week on Tuesday and the first Saturday of every month.
