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Thursday, April 26

Kiwanis Club of Manhasset/PW

Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at the Port Washington Yacht Club. After enjoying a delicious luncheon, a speaker will be presented. Guests and new members are always welcome. Contact Barbara Pierce for further information 627-0661.

Potpourri of Jewish Studies

At Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ellen Gatswirth, Temple Judea’s educator, explores all aspects of Jewish life and learning through discussion, celebration, music, and delicious food. The study of Jewish life strengthens our identity and pride, by linking our history to our lives today.

Friday, April 27

Spring Fling Dance

Free DJ dance for special needs kids in seventh grade and up. Dance, socialize, enjoy refreshments. Join professional DJ and MC Rob Herbst (special ed teacher too) and learn all the popular DJ dances. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Manhasset High School Annex Room. The program is free but registration is required. Space is limited. Maximum 40 participants. Sign up at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, April 28

Healing a Grieving Heart

This program is for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Presenter: Georgina McKee, RN. 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House, 251 Searingtown Rd. $20 pp per session. Call 621-8300, ext. 10. Go to www.inisfada.net. Future date May 12.

22nd Annual Flea Market

The 22nd Annual Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, Lutheran, 1901 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (across from Apple Store). Clothing, books, housewares, toys, games, furniture. Bake shop with home baked goodies. Indoors, rain or shine. For more information call the church office 516-627-2430.

Sunday, April 29

Greatest Generation

Presents Sunday Afternoon at the Opera: A Look at Nabucco. Temple Judea (333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset) welcomes back Ross Crolius, who recently retired from the Metropolitan Opera, after 25 years as a full-time chorister. Through the use of DVD and discussion, Mr. Crolius will bring the world of Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi, which takes place during the time of the Hebrew exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 person and all ages are welcome and includes more than a nosh. RSVP to the temple office 516-621-8049 by April 25.

Manhasset SEPTA

Free Ride a Two Wheeler and Lose the Training Wheels workshops. Open to all ages. 1 to 2 p.m. in the Mary Jane Davis LIRR parking lot. Email reservation is needed; space is limited to 10 participants. Adaptive PT teaches the skills needed for riding a two wheeler in this workshop. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a spot or to find out more about the program.

Monday, April 30

Duplicate Bridge Game

An open game is held every Monday afternoon 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.

Manhasset Republican Club

Meets the last Monday of the month at the Landmark Diner, second floor, 1927 Northern Blvd. 7 p.m. social and 7:30 p.m. meeting. Call Martin Dekom 850-2717 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The club will welcome Michael Mulhall, current managing principal/director of LiquidHub Consulting. Mr. Mulhall’s 26 years of Capital Markets experience can enlighten people on wise investment decisions during these difficult economic times. All welcome.

Tuesday, May 1

Duplicate Bridge

Bridge games are held every Tuesday evening at 7:15 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Center, 29 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset. If you are interested in a friendly duplicate game, call Jo-Ann Damato at 883-9248 for more information.

Al-Anon

Meetings Al-Anon meets at the Shelter Rock Church, 626 Plandome Rd. in Manhasset from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Story Times

Barnes & Noble in Manhasset holds Toddler Bedtime Stories every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. No drop-offs. Call 365-6723 to confirm.

Manhasset Art Association

Weekly live-model sessions. Meetings for members are held at the Quaker Meeting House, Northern Blvd., on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. For membership information, call Linda Davison Mathues 365-5019. Go to manhassetart.org.

Manhasset Rotary Meeting

The Rotary Club of Manhasset meets every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Pearl East Restaurant, 1191 Northern Blvd., across from Macys. Guests are welcome. For more information call Dick Law 633-7686.

The Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water Districts

Will meet every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 5 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 7:30 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 arrangements or appointments can be made through Barbara Pisani at 466-4416, ext. 704.

MJCC Discussion Group

The Manhasset Jewish Community Council is holding its monthly Discussion Group at 12:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee will be served. The group is held at the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore the first Tuesday of each month. Call Ilse Sander 627-5123.

Thursday, May 3

Men’s Club

The Men’s Club of Manhasset has met continuously for 65 years. The club usually meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month (except July and August) at the Congregational Church of Manhasset at 11:45 a.m. for a hot lunch, coffee and dessert, followed by an interesting speaker. There is a $10 charge that is waived for your first visit. For further information call Frank Dotzler at 627-9191. Program: Bruce Bent – From the Mail Room to the Board Room.

Spring Luncheon

The Guild of St. Francis Hospital’s Annual Spring Luncheon, An Afternoon on Broadway, is being held at The Brookville Country Club. Americana Manhasset is sponsoring this extravaganza with a production starring Tony Award winner, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Contact 516-562-6454 for more information or to purchase tickets. All proceeds are donated toward the renovations at St. Francis Hospital.

2012 SCA Fair Collection Day Information

The Manhasset SCA is accepting donations of books, DVDs, music CDs and electronic video games from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. under the big tent at the Munsey Park field. The SCA appreciates items being checked to confirm they are in working condition before bringing them to the drop-off location.

Friday, May 4

Clutterers Anonymous

A 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets on the first and third Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. There are no dues or fees. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call (866) 800-3881 or visitwww.ClutterersAnonymous.net.

Donations Wanted

Donations for attic treasures, sports and garden and toys will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. under the big tent at the Munsey Park field. The SCA will gladly accept gently used, clean, unbroken and saleable pieces. No electronics, computers, baby items, skis, lawn mowers, exercise equipment or stuffed animals.

Moonlight Movie Nite

Benefiting Adventures in Learning featuring Monsters, Inc. 7 to 10 p.m. at the Manhasset High School front field. Admission $5 per child; $10 per family. Pizza and popcorn available. BYOBC (blanket or chair). Free popcorn for any child wearing a Manhasset sports jersey.

Sunday, May 6

Adult Education

Temple Judea’s Adult Education is presenting the film 1000 Voices. This is a compelling documentary that uniquely tells the story of how 1000 cantors visited Auschwitz and prayed using Torahs at the site. The film will last 90 minutes and will be narrated by Cantor Moishe Bear of the Dix Hills Jewish Center. A question and answer period will follow. A light breakfast will be served and the admission is free. The community is welcome. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset. Call 516-621-8049 to reserve a place. This special program is sponsored by the Adult Education Committee.

LI Choral Society

Presents Favorite Opera Choruses featuring Arlene Travis, soprano, Artist-in-Residence and soloists from the LI Choral Society. The concert will be held at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset. The program will also feature performances by the winners of the 31st Annual Young Artists Competition. Individual advance sale concert tickets as well as season ticket subscriptions are available through www.lics.org or by calling 516-594-2926. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the performance.

Monday, May 7

Women’s Club Luncheon and Program

The Women’s Club of The Congregational Church of Manhasset will hold its annual Spring Luncheon at noon in the church’s North Lounge. Luncheon reservations must be made with Valerie at the church office 516-627-4911 by May 2. There is a suggested donation of $10 for the luncheon. The video, Pale Male, the story of a red-tailed hawk who has taken up residence in the heart of New York City, will be shown at 1 p.m. The church is located at 1845 Northern Blvd., Manhasset.

Torah Class

Rabbi Todd Chizner will guide his class through the study of the Torah in an interactive and entertaining examination of the Jewish holy book. Designed for all levels of Jewish learners. Members will study and discuss the wisdom, insights, and ethical issues and challenges the Torah presents to modern society. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Temple Judea of Manhasset, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset.

Tuesday, May 8

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. Visit www.verysperry.com or call Frank Soluri 797-6900 or John Bekisz 352-1584.

Speak & Lead Without Fear- Toastmasters International

Drop Ins always welcome. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:20 to 9 p.m. at the Manhasset Lakeville Fire House, 21, 78th Ave. (just off Lakeville Rd). Visit website at www.verysperry.com or call Ken Beiner 998-8350.

Geriatric Luncheon

Sisterhood of WRJ will host its annual luncheon of guests from local nursing homes. The event is highlighted by a delicious lunch, lively songs and music, and goody bags for senior citizens. This is one of WRJ’S most fulfilling and meaningful programs. 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Temple Judea of Manhasset, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset.

Potpourri of Jewish Studies

Ellen Gatswirth, Temple Judea’s educator explores all aspects of Jewish life and learning through discussion, celebration, music, and delicious food. The study of Jewish life strengthens our identity and pride, by linking our history to our lives today. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Temple Judea of Manhasset, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset.

Wednesday May 9

Long Island TRIO

Transplant Recipients International Organization monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at North Shore Health Systems, 145 Community Dr., Manhasset. Speaker: Jorge Ortiz, MD, director of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, PA. Topic: Donors After Cardiac Death. All welcome. Refreshments served. For information or directions call 516-942-4940.

Saturday, May 12

Healing a Grieving Heart

This program is for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Presenter: Georgina McKee, RN. 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House, 251 Searingtown Rd. $20 pp per session. Call 621-8300, ext. 10. Go to www.inisfada.net.

Upcoming Events

Dad/Mom and Me Activity Group Outings

Open to all special needs children and parents. Fun activities especially designed for children and parents to enjoy together. Explore local fun activities and outings; learn experience-sharing techniques for a social worker; sign up for any or all the outings; grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult relatives welcome. The program is free but families are responsible for the cost charged by activity venue. Each group is limited to 12 children/participants. Email to save a spot. Sign up at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . April 28: Bowling at Garden Cit Bowl; May 5: Nature hike/games at Christopher Morley Park; May 19: Nature hunt at the Science Museum at Leeds Pond; June 9: Mini golf at Denton Avenue Golf.

Exhibit

Manhasset Community Club Art Exhibit. “Designing Women,” a delightful collection of paintings by the artists of Manhasset Community Club will be on display in the Manhasset Library Community Room through May 31.

MWCABC Swing for a Cure

The Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer will hold its annual the Swing for a Cure on May 21 at the Village Club of Sands Point. Swing participants will enjoy a light breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by tennis drills, round robin play and a luncheon with raffle prizes. There will also be an assortment of vendors. Tennis players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Don’t play tennis? Come for the luncheon. For more information contact Susan Sabiston ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Joy Sargent ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). For more information about the MWCABC, visit manhassetbreastcancer.org or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Golf and Tennis Classic

Life’s WORC 25th Anniversary Geraldo Rivera Golf and Tennis Classic will be held on May 17 at the Plandome Country Club, Port Washington, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Includes breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner. Contact Matthew Zebatto 516-741-9000, ext. 241 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Weekly Events

•Womanspace now in its 32nd year meets weekly to discuss issues of interest and concern to women. New members are welcome. Join us on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Ave.

•Stroke Support Group. North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset offers a free weekly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 300 Community Dr., Entrance 3, and Apt. Bldg. #304. Each meeting begins with a general social period from 10 to 11 a.m. From 11 a.m. to noon guest speakers give presentations on a wide variety of topics. Lunch is from noon to 12:45 p.m. (bring your own lunch, beverages provided). From 12:50 pm to 1:30 pm, physical therapy is provided for stroke survivors, and concurrently a separate caregiver’s support group meeting is held. For information and parking instructions call 562-4947.

Monthly Events

•Brain Tumor Support Group. This is an educational support group designed to help adults with brain tumors improve their quality of life and share their experiences. Learn about testing and treatment options, available resources, share information and socialize. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. Held on the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Brain Tumor Center, North Shore University Hospital, 300 Community Dr., 9 Tower, Large Conference Room, Manhasset. To RSVP contact: Louise Anne Purcell 562-3058.

•Brain Aneurysm Support Group held by the Brain Aneurysm Center at North Shore University Hospital, part of the Harvey Cushing Institutes of Neuroscience, on the second Tuesday of every month at NSUH’s 9th floor Tower conference room, 300 Community Dr., Entrance 3. Known as the “Circle of Friends,” the support group is open to all brain aneurysm patients, family members and friends. The group is led by social workers, registered nurses and a brain aneurysm coordinator. Attendees are able to share feelings and experiences regarding reactions to diagnosis, treatment and recovery and receive group and professional support in coping with a life changing event. The schedule for the meeting is 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., a light dinner is served; 
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., group discussion. RSVP to Nicole Salant 562-3815 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month, For more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Julie Dekom, Membership Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•Myeloma Support Group. Are you or someone you love battling Multiple Myeloma? Local area myeloma patients, their families and friends have come together to form the NC Myeloma Support Group. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1327 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington. This is an excellent way to meet and interact with fellow Myeloma patients and their family members. Learn new aspects about the treatments and management of Multiple Myeloma. Refreshments. For more information call Carmen Scibetta 316-1574 or E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . International Myeloma Foundation 1-800-453-2873. www.myeloma.org.

•Art League of NC monthly meeting and demonstration by a guest artist. Meets on the fourth Friday of each month at the New Hyde Park Recreation Center, Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and NHP Rd., NHP (near Union Tpke.) at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments served. Call 437-0919. Nonmembers $2. No meetings in June, July, August, December.

Ongoing Programs

Manhasset Art Association

The Manhasset Art Association, MAA, has scheduled shows at the Manhasset Public Library, the Great Neck Library and the Unitarian Universalist Shelter Rock Gallery. Call the facility to see what is showing. Call Linda Davison Mathues 365-5019.

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.

Cancer Support Groups at Hewlett House

1in9’s Hewlett House offers free breast cancer and other cancer support groups and classes. All services are free and confidential. Preregistration is required. Call the Hewlett House 374-3190. Groups and classes are held at Hewlett House, 86 E Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. Visit www.1in9.org.

Look Good, Feel Better

The American Cancer Society’s two-hour class for women undergoing treatment for cancer. It is designed to help them deal with possible appearance-related side effects such as hair loss and skin changes, while enhancing their self-image at the same time. The class is free. Preregistration required. Some of the sessions are done in Spanish and English. Held at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Call 800-ACS-2345.

Nassau County Art Museum

The Nassau County Art Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. The museum offers docent-led tours for individuals or families every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Each tour can accommodate up to 20 people. No reservations are required, but spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The tours are free with paid admission. The museum also welcomes group tours from schools, camps or other community groups. Reservations for these tours must be made in advance. For prices and information, call 484-9338.

Sands-Willets House Tours

From May through October, the Sands-Willets House, circa 1735, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the headquarters of the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society is open for guided tours of its 10 fully furnished rooms on the first and third Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Also included is a tour of the 1600’s Dutch barn. Tour hours: 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. An admission fee of $5 per adult and $2.50 for children under 12 helps the society maintain the house, its barn and the grounds on which they stand. Basement “Trash & Treasures” will also be open, for bargain-hunting enjoyment. Located at 336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington. For further information, call 365-9074.

Single Parent Network

Problems such as finances, childcare, visitation schedules, grandparents, extended family and demanding work schedules can overwhelm a single parent. North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, through the Single Parent Action Network, offers support services, workshops and community meetings for single parents with children 18 years of age and younger. Call SPAN and ask for Cynthia Wagner at 626-1971.

Teen Helpline

If you need to talk to someone who cares, call Tel-A-Teen at 254-BE-OK, Monday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tel-A-Teen is a youth phone center answered by teen “sharers” under the supervision of an adult.

Join a Venture Crew

Want to do something really wild? Climb a mountain? Raft a wild river? Explore a cave? Then join Venture Crew (formerly Exploring Scouts, BSA). Open to all in the 14 to 21 age group. The group meets at Trinity Episcopal Church in Roslyn. Call 625-5329 for more information.

Violence Hotline

The Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence is the service provider in Nassau County for the victims of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. The Coalition operates a fully staffed, 24-hour hotline (516) 542-0404. Counseling, safe housing, advocacy and legal assistance are available in a warm, supportive, professional atmosphere. For women who are victims of violent behavior, safety is a major concern. Therefore the coalition operates a safe home in Nassau County for battered women and their children. Advocates are also available Monday through Friday in Family Court and at Domestic Violence Court in Criminal Court and are on-call 24 hours a day for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in local hospital emergency rooms. If you or someone you know needs help, either ask for a coalition advocate or call our 24-hour hotline at 542-0404. The hotline is free and confidential.

Support for the Widowed

AARP Widowed Persons Service in Nassau County offers emotional support, counseling and other services to recently widowed men and women of all ages. The program is free of charge and open to all Nassau County residents. The service offers the help of trained volunteers, all of whom have been widowed themselves. Individuals interested in AARP Widowed Persons Service in Nassau County may call 887-8611 or (718) 347-1368.