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Wednesday, 20 May 2009 17:51

Friday, May 22

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.

Saturday, May 23

Great Neck Park District

Free weekend at Parkwood Pool (May 23 through May 25): New Parkwood Family Aquatics Center opens. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 482-0355 for more information.

At Temple Isaiah

Torah Study at 9:30 a.m. Adult Confirmation 11:15 a.m. at Temple Isaiah of Great Neck, 1 Chelsea Pl. Call 487-5373.

Monday, May 25

Celebrate Memorial Day

Live musical entertainment presented by Betty Rose and Charles Castorina. 2 p.m. at Atria, 96 Cutter Mill Rd. Call 773-8730.

Temple Isaiah Show Rehearsal

At 7 p.m. at Temple Isaiah of Great Neck, 1 Chelsea Pl. Call 487-5373. The show, Fiddler on the Roof, will be held on June 13 and 14.

Tuesday, May 26

Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District

The Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water Districts will meet each Tuesday and Thursday at 6 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: “Climate, Louis Agassiz and Frreeman Dyson,” presented by Abner Sheffer. 11 a.m. program: “Music: How It Works” presented by Hillel Ausubel.

North Shore Elks Lodge #1458

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.

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 2nd 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.

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.

Golden Donors Blood Drive

Eligibility criteria: bring ID with signature or photo, minimum weight 110 pounds, age 16 to 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Agee 76 and over need doctor’s note), eat well (low fat) and drink fluids, no tattoos for the past 12 months. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Success Donor Center, 2500 Marcus Ave. Call LI Blood Services 1-800-688-0900.

Great Neck Park District

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

Wednesday, May 27

Great Neck Rotary

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 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd, Lake Success. Dr. Virginia Davidson, conductor. For information call 884-5795 or 536-0451. Website: www.gnchoral.org.

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.

Womanspace Rap Session

Every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Womanspace, GN Senior Community Center, 80 Grace Ave. Call 829-6566.

Detoxification & Weight Loss

Everyday people are exposed to multiple toxins that exceed the body’s ability to detoxify, causing a buildup of toxins. Over time, this can cause reduced energy and negatively impact our overall health. Learn the causes and how to remove toxins nutritionally and even lose weight with this free weekly detoxification seminar on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Energy Health Group is located at 444 Lakeville Rd, Ste 203, Lake Success, next to LIJ Schneider’s Hospital. Call or email to reserve your seat. 504-4040 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Museum Trip

All invited to join Club Chai of Temple Beth El on a bus trip to the Noguchi Museum and the American Museum of the Moving Image. Docent-led tours, lunch at a local Greek restaurant (not included in cost), round-trip bus transportation. The cost is $35 for Club Chai members; $45 nonmembers. Meet at the temple parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return between 4 and 4:30 p.m. For more information and reservations call Thea Zuckerman 487-8129.

Spring Concert II

At 7:30 p.m. at South High School, 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: 773-1631.

Great Neck South H.S. 50th Anniversary

William A. Shine - Great Neck South High School welcomes current families and alumni to come for a celebration of the school’s 50th Anniversary at 6 p.m. at the school. There will be light refreshments, student-led tours of the school and an opportunity to review yearbooks from past graduating classes. The evening will continue with a tribute to the school in the auditorium at 7 p.m. and culminates with the Spring Orchestra and Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m. Many distinguished alumni will be present and all are welcome to attend.

Green Matters: Food We Eat & Houses We Live In

Watch and then eat the results of a Cooking Demo by Whole Foods from 5:30-7 p.m. while hearing about what is taking place in the world of local/ organic foods.  This will be followed by an architect from the Manhattan based Green Collaborative speaking and answering questions about what is moving from marginal to main stream regarding residential construction i.e. what to take into consideration when you are considering renovating or building.  Sponsored by Elite Kitchen & Bath, 983 Northern Blvd., Manhasset. Event is free.  For more info call Paul at (516) 365-0595 Ext. 101. or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thursday, May 28

Healing Dance Circle

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., with the exception of the fourth Thursday at which time the board meets at noon, 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 war in Iraq and to bring our troops home now. Every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m., corner of Lakeville Rd. and Northern Blvd. Sponsored by Great Neck SANE/Peace Action. Info: 466-5560.

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.

Insight Sessions

Spiritual Wellness. 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: Building Spiritual Capacity.

Women’s Diabetes  Support Group

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.

Temple Isaiah Show Rehearsal

At 7 p.m. at Temple Isaiah of Great Neck, 1 Chelsea Pl. Call 487-5373. The show, Fiddler on the Roof, will be held on June 13 and 14.

Temple Isaiah Study Session

Erev Shavuot Study Session at 6 p.m. at Temple Isaiah of Great Neck, 1 Chelsea Pl. Call 487-5373.

The 19th Century American Jew

The Yiddishists, The Forward, The Bintel Brief and Asa Yoelson is the title of the lecture in the course, “The Jews in America: Episodes and Events,” that will be offered by Rabbi Charles Agin 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 for further information.

Great Neck Park District

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

Friday, May 29

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.

Saturday, May 30

Great Neck Park District

Parkwood Pool open weekends. Also on May 31. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Opens daily on June 26. Call 482-0355 for more information.

Sunday, May 31

Great Neck Park District

Nature program: Birds with Botany for Beginners. 11 a.m. Uplands Farm, Cold Spring Harbor. Register by May 27. Call 482-0355.

Upcoming Events

Art at Atria

Presents “My Name is Vincent”on July 1 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.

Rotary Club Installation Dinner

The Rotary Club of Great Neck is having its annual installation dinner on June 17 at the Merchant Marine Academy in Melville Hall. Cash bar will begin at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be a four-piece professional band. A new president, vice president, treasurer and board members will be installed. Cost per person will be $75. Call 829-1422 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Street Garden Recognition Program

Share your beautiful street garden with everyone in the community. A street garden is defined as a large or small garden containing only living plants available to be viewed from the street. Plantings may be potted in containers and may include garden sculpture. Participants must live in any of the Great Neck Villages to be eligible. Criteria: is the garden pleasing to the eye, well maintained (weeded-deadheaded), fully visible from the curb, contain only living plants, flowers, shrubs, trees? The Great Neck Garden Club will visit gardens on June 18, 19 or 20 to view and photograph entries and to select gardens to be included in the program. There will be a reception and photographic exhibit of the street gardens on view at the Great Neck Library during a celebration honoring participants. Photographs of the gardens may appear on various LI publications only with the permission of the finalists. All participants will receive certificates of recognition and a year’s free membership in the GN Garden Club. Application deadline must be returned by May 26 to Norma Mauro, 12 Hillcrest Dr., Great Neck Estates, NY 11021. For questions call Terry Stevens 944-6596.

Texas-Style Barbecue

Put on your cowboy hat and come for a Texas-style barbeque on June 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Atria, 96 Cutter Mill Rd. Enjoy barbecue chicken, chili, brisket and all the fixins’. Tap your toes to the sounds of talented country-western musician Stuart Markus and sample the sweet treats of blueberry and peach cobbler. Call 773-8730.

Museum Trip

The Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel is sponsoring a museum trip and invites all members of the community to be part of this exciting and illuminating experience in the world of art and culture. The group will be accompanied by Donald Dwyer, an expert in all areas of art history from pre-history to the present, architecture, sculpture, painting, interiors, furniture and decorative arts. His vast knowledge and excellent communication skills make for a stimulating day at the museum. The cost, which includes roundtrip bus transportation from Temple Emanuel, is $110 for three trips, or $40/trip. Call Doris Rosman at 482-7181 for further information and to make your reservation. The museum trip date is June 4.

Volunteer Fireman to Be Honored

The Lions Club of Great Neck invites you to join them in honoring the Volunteer Firemen of Great Neck by recognizing Alert Fire Department Chief Willie Peterson, Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department Chief Brian O’Malley, Chief Michael Uttaro. Also honored will be Lion George Carr, the Lions Club of Great Neck, for his 70 years of service to the community. June 14 at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Melville Hall, Kings Point. Cocktail hour 11 a.m. to noon followed by brunch. Cost $65. Payable to The Lions Club of Great Neck. RSVP by June 1, Lion Fern Weiss, 180 S. Middle Neck Rd., Apt. 2G, Great Neck, NY 11021. Call 829-5192.