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Calendar OngoingWeekly Bingo Games
Fitness Center ClassesOngoing classes at The Body, Mind & Spirit Fitness Center, 3701 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. Call 731-8806.
Primary ClassesOffered by the Israel Community Center of Levittown, 3235 Hempstead Tpke. for kindergarten through second grade for Jewish children to learn about Judaism in a relaxed atmosphere. The cost is very reasonable and the classes are a lot of fun. For information call 731-2580.Dance Lessons for SeniorsJoin 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.Free Healthwalk/Racewalk Classes and WorkoutsClasses 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. GroupsThe 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. Baby sitting will be available. Call to register 485-1616.Nassau County Medical Center Needs VolunteersThe 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.Shalom Club for Senior CitizensThe 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 the door for members, $2.50 nonmembers. $15 annual dues if you wish to join. For information call Caroline 731-7163 or Kitty 334-4529. Program for Dec. 18: Slide Show and Commentary on art derived from the stories and characters of the Hebrew Scriptures presented by Louise Cella Caruso.Singers NeededThe 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.Speakers AvailableDoctors, lawyers, financial speakers, etc. are available to speak to organization/association/group through The Professional Speaker's Bureau, Inc. and they are free. Call 484-2844 and leave a message.Walking GroupEvery 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 EventVendors WantedFor 4-H Craft Show and Family Fair, featuring handmade crafts, to be held March 29, 1998 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Levittown Hall, Hicksville. For information and application call 454-0900, ext. 257. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension.Saturday, December 27Babes in ToylandSaturdays 2 p.m. and Sundays 11:30 a.m. through Jan. 4 at the Purple Cow Playhouse, 71-73 Broadway (Route 107), Hicksville. For reservations and information call 938-1940. General Admission $14, seniors and children under 12 $12.Sunday, December 28EM-Lev JWV Post #709The East Meadow-Levittown JWV Post #709 meets every month except July and August. 8:15 p.m. on the second Monday at the East Meadow Jewish Center, Prospect Ave. and 10 a.m. on the fourth Sunday at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky. New members always welcome. For questions call 794-8226.Cornucopia SundayBorders is proud to welcome Kathy Fleisman! This talented musician has won numerous awards and has played at many prestigious festivals and venues. Named "Best Acoustic Performer" by XS Magazine in 1997, she will be playing tracks off her latest albums Sympathetic Coffee and 10 Doors Down. A highly riveting performer with a soulful and intimate performance. 2 to 4 p.m. at Borders Book Shop, 3350 Hempstead Tpke. Call 579-6880.Monday, December 29Homemakers Club - Levittown Day ChapterMeeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave. and Bush Ave., East Meadow. Craft and cooking classes or just friendly gathering. Meets every Monday. For further information call 221-6836 or 826-0198.The Heart ClubMutual support and education to help develop a heart-healthy lifestyle. There will be no meeting during December. The next meeting will be Monday, Jan. 26.Friday, January 2Gam-Anon MeetingAn anonymous program for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends who may be affected by a gambling problem. 24-hour hotline 321-2883. Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.Java JazzFree concert with the George Anders Trio from 8 to 10 p.m. at Borders Book Shop, 3350 Hempstead Tpke. Call 579-6880. Mr. Anders has to his credit five years with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, "resident clarinetist" of the legendary Condon's, three Carnegie Hall performances and many engagements at world-famous jazz clubs.Saturday, January 3Babes in ToylandSaturdays 2 p.m. and Sundays 11:30 a.m. through Jan. 4 at the Purple Cow Playhouse, 71-73 Broadway (Route 107), Hicksville. For reservations and information call 938-1940. General Admission $14, seniors and children under 12 $12.Sunday, January 4Cornucopia SundayKen Lowry will perform hits from his latest album, Safe, as well as from his ever-popular recording A Move to the Right. 2 to 4 p.m. at Borders Book Shop, 3350 Hempstead Tpke. Call 579-6880.Levittown LibraryOngoing"Geo-Graphics: Political Cartoons and the Environment," an exhibit on loan from the Hofstra Museum, will be on display during the month of December. There are 35 countries represented in this exhibit with political cartoon statements on world pollution.Exhibit at the East Meadow LibraryAward-winning artist Arion Nitsos will have a solo exhibition of his paintings during December.Upcoming Events
Holiday HoursThe Levittown and East Meadow Libraries will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 31 and closed on New Year's Day, Jan. 1.Monday, December 29 -- "Singable Stories by the Bierkos"Will be presented at 2:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library. Tickets needed. For children in grades K to 6.Tuesday, December 30 - 101 DalmationsWill be shown at 2:30 p.m. (103 min.) at the Levittown Library. Tickets needed. For children in grades K to 6. |