Ongoing
Weekly Bingo Games
The Israel Community Center of Levittown, 3235 Hempstead Tpke. sponsors a weekly Monday bingo game at 7:15 p.m. The kitchen opens at 6 p.m. Bingo supplies as well as food and beverages can be purchased. Call 731-2580 for further information.
The Sisterhood of the Suburban Temple of Wantagh sponsors a weekly Wednesday Bingo game at 10:30 a.m. The kitchen opens at 9:30 a.m. The temple also holds a weekly Thursday bingo game from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Bingo supplies can be purchased as well as food and drinks. For further information call 221-2370.
Entertainment® Book Fund Raiser
The Jewish War Veterans Post #724 is raising funds by selling the Entertainment® Book. Each book contains hundreds of "Two-for-One" discounts for fine dining, family dining, fast food, movies, sports activities, special attractions and hotels...50 percent savings on almost everything! The book is now being sold for $30 and a portion of the proceeds from the sale will help fund the Northport Medical Center. To order your Entertainment® Book, contact Bill Levy 796-0941.Diabetes Screenings
Foot Screenings at Jack Becker, DPM, 3000 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, Ste. 100 on Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 796-1700.
Foot Screenings during the month of November at Ira M. Dzigas, DPM, 602 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Call 564-4433 for an appointment.
Foot Screenings during the month of November at Joseph Buenahora, DPM, 477 Newbridge Rd., East Meadow. Call 679-1338 for an appointment.
National Drawing Association Selections
Will be on exhibit at the Adelphi University Center Gallery through Dec. 12. Included in the exhibit is artist Helen Meyrowitz from East Meadow.Fitness Center Classes
Ongoing classes at The Body, Mind & Spirit Fitness Center, 3701 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. Call 731-8806.
Monday: Meditation 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday: Yoga 10 to 11 a.m.; Tai Chi 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Lecture/Meditation 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Yoga 7 to 8 p.m.
Sunday: Yoga 9 to 10 a.m.; African Head Drumming (beginner level) 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Dance Lessons for Seniors
Join the Yours Ours Mine Community Center, 152 Center Ln., for dance lessons and brunch every Saturday at the Levittown Senior Community Service Center. Brunch is served at 11 a.m. Dancing begins at noon. For information call 796-6633, ext. 247.Exhibit of Early Levittown Memorabilia
In celebration of 50 years of Levittown. Held at the Levittown Memorial Education Center, Abbey Ln. Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 7 to 9 p.m. Presented by the Levittown Historical Society. For information call 731-3237.Low Cost Flu Vaccines
Offered by Nassau County Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, for NC residents age 18 to 59 through Dec. 19. This program, which takes place on the campus of the medical center, will be in addition to one providing free flu vaccines for senior citizens at 84 sites throughout NC. Cost is $15 payable by cash or check. It is not necessary to make an appointment. The low-cost vaccines will be at the following locations and times:
Occupational Health, NCMC Building A. Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 572-5380 or 562-5441.
Doctors After Hours, Lower Level of the Main Building (near Hempstead Tpke.). Every day from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Call 572-0108 or 572-0109.
Free Healthwalk/Racewalk Classes and Workouts
Classes offered by the New York Walkers Club free of charge. Learn techniques in healthwalking and racewalking. Classes are held on Saturdays in front of the Field House in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow at 8 a.m. Following class, members take part in group workouts, according to ability. At 9 a.m. the groups meet for a cool-down stretching. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable workout wear and walking/running shoes. Singles, couples and interested walkers of all ages invited. (Use parking field #2, Hempstead Tpke./East Meadow Ave. Field House is adjacent to tennis courts.) For information call Jake Jacobson 579-WALK.Levittown P.A.C.T. Groups
The Levittown P.A.C.T. Program offers free discussion groups for moms on Tuesday or Thursday mornings and a crafts-for-moms group on Friday mornings. Babysitting will be available. Call to register 485-1616.Nassau County Medical Center Needs Volunteers
The Auxiliary Dept. at NCMC needs volunteers in the gift shop, at the information desk and as greeters in the lobby for a new program which will be initiated in the Security Dept. Anyone interested should be 14 years of-age or older and must make a commitment to come in at least three hours per week. A physical is required prior to acceptance. Although they will be placed according to need, the auxiliary makes an effort to match volunteers' interests and skill with their assigned jobs. Call NCMC's Auxiliary Dept. 572-6588.Santa's Mailbox
Children can send their Christmas lists directly to old St. Nick at the North Pole via a special mailbox. Letters to Santa deposited by Dec. 19 will receive a Santa-Gram from the North Pole, assisted by Santa's elves at the Parks Department. No postage is necessary for Santa letters. Be sure to include name and address. A colorful red mailbox will be at the administration building at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow beginning Nov. 28. Letters may be deposited between 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. For information call 572-0253.Shalom Club for Senior Citizens
The Shalom Club meets every first and third Thursday of the month at the Shalom Temple, 675 Brookside Ct., Westbury. Bagels and coffee at noon, program at 1 p.m. Admission is $1 at door for members, $2.50 non-members. $15 annual dues if you wish to join. For information call Caroline 731-7163 or Kitty 334-4529. Programs for December:
Environmental Gardening presented by Robert Kent of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Dec. 4.
Slide Show and Commentary on art derived from the stories and characters of the Hebrew Scriptures presented by Louise Cella Caruso. Dec. 18.
Singers Needed
The Island Trees Community Chorus is seeking new members for their upcoming holiday concerts. No auditions required. Soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices are welcome. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Island Trees School Little Theatre. For information call 520-2152.Annual Toy Drive for Hospitalized Children
Donations will be collected through Dec. 20. If you would like your donation picked up, call 781-5425.; e-mail to: JonathansGifts@Juno.com or write to: Patty and Art Sturm, 54 Twin Ln. N., Wantagh, NY 11793. Donations can be made payable to Jonathans Gift of Love (founded in the name of Jonathan Sturm who passed away in May from acute lymphoblastic leukemia). Toys are given to hospitalized children. These gifts represent hope.Walking Group
Every Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. rain or shine. Meets at Eisenhower Park at the Field House in Parking Field 2. Led by Ernesta Martinez who lost 110 lbs. and who inspires others on their weight loss mission. $5 donation requested. Sponsored by The Solutions for Eating Disorders. For information call 625-9181.Upcoming Events
Vendors Needed for the Following:
Crafts and More Holiday Fair presented by Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society, 855 Carmans Rd., Massapequa Park on Nov. 29. Affair will be well publicized. For information call Marge 541-5230 or Terry 798-2492.
Holiday Extravaganza to be held on Nov. 29 at the St. James Parish, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford. For information call 731-3710.
Bazaar at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow. Dec. 13 (7:30 to 11 p.m.) and Dec. 14 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) $50 per day, $75 for two days. Call 483-4205.