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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

At The Long Island Children’s Museum 

Upcoming events at the Long Island Children’s Museum include: Early Childhood Programs stART (Story plus Art): Tuesday to Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Music and Movement: Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Messy Afternoons: Saturday, Sunday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). For additional information, contact 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org.

Ongoing Events

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.

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:

• Dec. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Dec. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Jan. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Jan.6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Jan.14 & 15 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

• Jan. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• 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.

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.

Little League Registration Now Open

The Merillon Athletic Association (MAA), home of the Merillon Little League and Merillon Sharks Travel Program, would like to announce that registration for Spring 2013 is currently open. For more information, please visit www.merillonaa.com to register today.

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.

South Nassau Hospital Offers Parent-Child Education Classes And Support Groups

The following classes will be held in January 2013:

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Prepared Childbirth Class, 7-9 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 7 

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

Preparation for Breastfeeding, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

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

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

Wednesday, Jan. 9 

Prepared Childbirth Class, 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 10

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

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 Conf. 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.


News

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano commended the owners of New York Ravioli & Pasta Company of New Hyde Park for donating a portion of all proceeds generated throughout May to the Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund (NHRF). Six months after Superstorm Sandy barreled through local neighborhoods, Nassau residents are still struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.

New Hyde Park appoints trustee to fill empty seat

The Village of New Hyde Park swore Donna Squicciarino in as trustee on Tuesday, May 7. She will fill a seat vacated by Robert Lofaro, who won the mayor’s seat in March after Daniel Petruccio decided to not seek re-election.

 

Squicciarino is the second woman in New Hyde Park’s 86-year history to serve as trustee. Florence Lisanti was the first woman to serve on the board, whose term expired in 2001.


Sports

Simply because something has happened or reoccurred several times in the past does not make it a tradition, something to be expected maybe, or something habitual perhaps. Tradition is different. It evokes a feeling of long-standing preplanned positive experiences built in layers upon one another.

 

So it is, apparently, with the Highlander Wrestling program. Year after year, young men and women graduate from the high school program only to return again as alumni freely lending their expertise, assistance and support . . . giving back to those who have not yet entered the fraternity of Highlander Wrestling Graduates.

NHPLL Girls Snippets

Mathnasium faced off with the tough Valley Stream team on May 4 and ended in an 8-8 tie. Paige Jones lead the pitching crew  with four innings, giving up one earned run and five unearned. Claire Mikowski came in to close with bases loaded the score was 6-8 and Valley Stream’s leadoff batter at the plate. Mikowski struck out one and the second batter hit a line drive through the SS Sophia Kasimatis to bringing in the tying run when the umpire called the game due to time limit restrictions.


Calendar

Village Board Meeting - May 21

Boy Scouts Meeting - May 22, 29

Pack 544 WEBELOS Wood Schiff Scout Reservation - May 17-19 


Columns

Building Better Legislators
Written by Michael A. Miller, Millercolumn@optimum.net

Quietly Vindicated
Written by Mike Barry, MFBarry@optonline.net

Health Insurance Crisis Still Here
Written by Michael A. Miller, Millercolumn@optimum.net