Holds an anonymous meeting for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends of those whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. Held on Thursdays at Temple Emanuel, Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park at 8 p.m. For more information call the 24-hour hotline 631-321-2883. Looking to make some new sewing friends? Come and join us at the Mineola Community Center. We are a small group of ladies who just love to sew, quilt, and share ideas. Everyone creates their own projects, be it a small wall hanger or a queen-sized quilt. We meet every Thursday at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To join our group, call Anne Libassi (742-5440) or Anna Spatola (484-7226) or just drop by with your lunch and needles. Meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Ave. Mineola-Hempstead Lodge #125 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at 236 Willis Ave., Mineola. Come for an evening of fun with your family on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Dinner and Show with Andy Cooney. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Immaculata #444 at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church, Fitzgerald Hall, 155 Garfield Ave.$40 includes buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda and dessert. Deadline for reservations April 19. Call Jill 294-6379. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:45 p.m. Meetings are held in Fitzgerald Hall, Corpus Christi Church, 155 Garfield Ave., Mineola. For more information, call 746-1223. The auxiliary holds its meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at 155 Searingtown Road in Albertson. Refreshments served after the meeting. For more information call 746-9676. Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Westbury Memorial Library, 445 Jefferson St. (333-0176). Enjoy the companionship of knitters and crocheters in an evening of Show and Tell, visiting and occasional programs. All levels of expertise welcome. Bring your needles, hooks and yarn and join in. Call Marlene 826-4942 or Anita 221-6366. At 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. All new Bingo games every Friday at 7:15 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove. $1,500 in cash prizes. Door prizes and progressive on last game. Smoke-free environment. Call 676-1828 for further info. Every Friday (except August). Games begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury. Two "Share the Wealth" Games are offered, a $500 and a $1000 Jackpot as well as Progressive Bingo. Other weekly events include Bell Jars and 50/50 Raffles. Food and drinks are available in the kitchen. Call 334-0021, ext. 145. The Broadway musical classic will be presented by the Herricks Community Players on May 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and May11 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors and children under 12. All performances will take place at the Herrick's Community Center, 999 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park. For ticket information, call 742-1296. Troop 80, BSA, Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser will be held May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albertson Fire Company, Firehouse parking lot, 100 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson (between Willis Ave. and the LIRR). Great Mother's Day gift items. Flowers, flats and pots, hanging baskets, herbs and vegetables, hand-painted flower pots and birdhouses. Large flats of spring flowers, cash and carry. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church, Jericho Tpke., Old Westbury. Call 338-1032. Of Williston Park meets every Monday evening between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church located at Willis Ave. and Winthrop St. Boys 11 to 17 are welcome to join. Meets every Monday at 8 p.m. in Mineola High School, Armstrong Rd., Garden City Park. New voices are welcome. For more information call 294-1175. Meets each Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Mineola, First and Main Sts. For more information call 631-218-4440. Meets Mondays at 8 a.m. at Ihop, corners of Willis and Hillside Aves. For more information, call President Harry Peters at 741-1050. Interested prospective members are welcome to join us for complimentary breakfast any Monday. Sponsored by LIJ Medical Center in association with the National Cosmetology Association, the Toiletry Fragrance Association and the American Cancer Society. The program reaches out to women with cancer and teaches them how to best apply makeup and wear their hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Meets on the second Monday of every month at LIJ Medical Center, 27005 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. Reservations suggested, but not required. Call Harriet Pine or Selma Robinton 718-470-7094. All women who attend receive a makeup kit filled with brand-name cosmetics valued at over $200. Through May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. at 1490 Franklin Ave., between 14th and 15th Sts., Mineola. Exhibits and demonstrations Include: The Police Museum, Bomb Squad, Bureau of Special Operations, Mounted Unit, Highway Patrol Bureau, Emergency Services Bureau, Police Academy, Canine Unit, Crime Scene Search, Traffic Safety, Aviation and Marine Bureau, Emergency Ambulance Bureau, Communications Bureau, and Detention Area. Bring the entire family. All welcome. No appointment necessary. Call 573-7135. Of Mineola meets every Tuesday evening between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Mineola located at First and Main Sts. Boys 11 to 17 are welcome to join. Meets Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, Washington Ave. For more information, call 741-8747. Meets every Tuesday at the Unitarian Church, 42 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset at 8 p.m. For more information call 676-1879. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information. Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Stop by the Children's Room for a cornucopia of stories and fun. Seafield Outpatient Services, 110 Main St., is offering a free, informative discussion series on Chemical Dependency and the Effects on the Family. It is held every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 747-5644. Looking for something to do? Want to enjoy some company and learn at the same time - join The Williston Park Homemakers group. We knit, crochet, do plastic canvas, counted cross stitch and more. Meetings are every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Williston Park Village Hall Assembly Room which is accessible by elevator. Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month. Call 741-5262. Meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month (only on the second Wednesday in the summer, November and December) at 8 p.m. at 155 Searingtown Road in Albertson. For more information call 833-7536. For well spouses or partners of the chronically disabled. When one is sick...two need help. Is your spouse ill? Are you feeling the stress of being a caregiver? Do you feel lonely, angry, sad, guilty, frustrated, desperate? Have your friends deserted you? Would you like to share emotional problems and coping skills with others who walk in your shoes? If your answer is yes, join a group of people in similar situations. Share feelings, experiences and helpful ideas. Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 I.U. Willets Rd. (corner of Searingtown Rd.), Albertson. Call Betsey Budne-Finnel 482-6574 or Rose Packard 829-8740 or e-mail: rosebirdlady@aol.com. Indulge in an evening of poetry readings hosted by Carol Zimet and her loyal group of poets. Anyone who would like to read his/her original work is invited to sit in and join the group. The warm and accepting atmosphere makes it easy to open up and join in. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 to confirm the event. Grand Knight Tom Kelly. Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 8:30 p.m. The group's hall is located at 186 Jericho Tpke., Mineola. For more information, call 746-8643. Meets every first and third Thursday at 8 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park. Call 354-0377 for more information. President Fred Wachter. Meets every third Thursday with the general membership at 8 p.m. For more information call 877-2542. New course from the 'Jewish Learning Institute', taught by Rabbi Yaakov Reiter, where you will tackle issues like abortion, euthanasia, freedom of expression, and fair business practice. You will learn how the best Jewish minds struggled with hard choices for thousands of years, and trace their search for satisfying resolutions. Six Thursdays, May 15 - June 19, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Chabad of Roslyn, 75 Powerhouse Rd, Roslyn Heights. Fee: $99, includes textbook and all materials. Couples: 10 percent discount. To register or for more info visit www.myJLI.com, call 516-484-3500 or email JLI@ChabadRoslyn.com. Monthly Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080. The Eating Disorders Association-LI (NEDA-LI) (formerly EDCLI) will be holding a support group for eating disorder sufferers and their families and friends. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset (ask at the main reception desk for location within the hospital). This free group takes place on the third Saturday of every month and is facilitated by a trained professional. No reservation necessary. Call NEDA-LI 229-2393. Dancing to the music of Andy Cooney and his band at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 5 to 9 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Donation $20. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080. The East Williston Education Foundation is having its 1stannual Book Fair at the Barnes and Noble Carle Place (only) bookstore, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. During the week from May 18 through May 25 anyone who shops at the Carle Place store and presents an "East Williston Education Foundation Voucher" instructs Barnes and Noble to donate a percentage of their net sale to the foundation. The foundation's goal is to provide ongoing, supplementary , financial and other support to enrich the education programs of the school district. The voucher can be found on the East Williston School District website at www.ewsdonline.org or call Diana Soll 621-3993 for a hard copy of the voucher. The voucher muar be presented at the time of purchase in order for donations to be made to the Foundation. The Mill Neck Family of Organizations announces its 2nd annual "Spring Swing" Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held on May 19 at the Brookville Country Club. The event will benefit Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center and Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults. Sign up now! Entries are limited to the first 25 men's, ladies' or mixed foursomes. For an entry fee of only $295 per person, guests will enjoy brunch, a practice session, golf challenges and a BBQ on the course. Cocktails, a Champions Dinner, raffle prizes, a silent auction, golf contest awards and honoree recognition will follow the tournament. Golfers may register a foursome for $1,100. Don't play golf? Register for dinner only at $85 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register for golf, sign up for dinner only, or to sponsor the event, contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243. Mill Neck Manor is calling for vendors of handmade items for its Annual Fall Harvest Festival, held on Oct. 11 and 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors await the festival for its crafts, apples, pumpkins, pies and other delicious treats. The country crafts, offering handmade items and holiday gifts, are one of the festival's main features. If you make or sell crafts, you are encouraged to apply. Vendors are assigned an outdoor space (10'x10'), with a table and two chairs. All vendors are required to have a tent or canopy; those vendors who do not own a suitable tent may rent one from Mill Neck Manor for a small fee. A nonrefundable fee of $300 will be due once vendors are selected. The deadline to apply is June 27. Call Roberta Baade, 922-4100, ext. 220.