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Wednesday, 13 May 2009 11:30

Thursday, May 14

Gam-Anon Support Group

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.

Nimble Fingers Meeting

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.

Mineola Golden Age Club

Meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Ave.

Independent Order Of the Odd Fellow

Mineola-Hempstead Lodge #125 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at 236 Willis Ave., Mineola.

Family Game Night

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.

Catholic Daughters Of the Americas

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.

VFW Post #5253 Auxiliary

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.

Friday, May 15

Children’s Storytime

At 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.

Bingo

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.

Bingo

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.

Irish American Society 

Society 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. Music provided by Pete Kelly. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.

Penny Social

At St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 147 Campbell Ave. (corner of Center St.), Williston Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. $5 donation includes admission, 15 tickets, refreshments. Also raffles, envelope prizes 50-50. Twenty percent of proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Call 746-5527.

Saturday, May 16

Eating Disorder Support Group

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.

Asthma Screening Program

During a screening, adults complete a 20-question Life Quality Test. Children under age 15 take a special test called the Kid’s Asthma Check that allows them to answer questions themselves about any breathing problems. Another version of the Check is available for parents of children up to 8 years of age to complete on their child’s behalf. Participants also take a lung function test that involves blowing into a tube, then meet with an allergist to determine if they should seek a thorough examination and diagnosis. Call 866-99-ASTHMA. New York-area allergists, who are asthma specialists, will offer free asthma screenings at the following location: Winthrop University Hospital, 259 First St.

Spring Concert 2009

Performing Carl Orff, Carmina Burana - Cantiones Profanae and Lerner & Lowe Camelot medley. 8 p.m. in the Mineola High School Auditorium, Armstrong Rd., Garden City Park. There will be a reception after the concert.

Sunday, May 17

Irish American Society 

Dancing to the music 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. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.

Monday, May 18

Boy Scout Troop 200

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.

Mineola Choral Society

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.

Nassau Chess Club 

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.

Kiwanis Club of County Seat Mineola

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.

Write On!

Writing Workshop hosted by Marvin Illman on the first and third Mondays of each month. Sharpen your skills on paper whether you want to write creatively, professionally or personally. 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.

Mineola Masons Lodge 985 F & AM

Meets every first and third Monday at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall located at 236 Willis Ave. Call 742-4599 for more information.

Family Promise of NC

Are you concerned about helping homeless families in our local communities? You are invited to meetings for Family Promise of Nassau County, Inc., the third Monday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Baptist Church, 635 New Hyde Park Rd., NHP (352-9672 ). All congregations invited: Churches, synagogues, mosques and NC residents. The need is great. Call Family Promise at 684-9833.

American Legion Auxiliary #349

The Mineola Memorial Unit 349 American Legion Auxiliary meets on the third Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at 6 Hampton St. The auxiliary does not meet during the summer months. Call Ann Vaz 747-3907.

Win a Gold Coast Getaway at Mill Neck’s Golf Tournament

Join the Mill Neck Family of Organizations at the third annual Spring Swing Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held at the Brookville Country Club. This year’s event will feature golf challenges, prizes, raffles and a “Gold Coast Getaway” auction with sought-after retreat packages from several Gold Coast Mansions. Packages to date include visits to Old Westbury Mansion (six complimentary garden passes and a copy of a book of photographs called the “Book of Days”), Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium (six museum passes, 15 grounds passes and a gift basket from the planetarium) and OHEKA Castle (gift certificate for a two night stay for four people). Take a chance on one of these fabulous getaways, a selection of beautiful raffle baskets and/or a 50/50 raffle. Sign up a foursome today for only $295 per person (includes brunch, golf challenges, a BBQ on the course, a Champions Dinner and more). Don’t play golf? Register for dinner only at $85 per person. Spring Swing proceeds benefit Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center and Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Nancy Leghart 628-4243.

Tuesday, May 19

Boy Scout Troop 45

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.

Leisure Club of Mineola, Inc.

Meets Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, Washington Ave. For more information, call 741-8747.

LI Singers 

Meets every Tuesday at the Unitarian Church, 42 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset at 8 p.m. For more information call 676-1879.

Storytime

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.

Storytime

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.

Chemical Dependency Lecture Series

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.

Mineola Chamber Of Commerce

Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Piccola Bussola, 159 Jericho Tpke., Mineola. All welcome, need not be a member to participate. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. Cost $20 which includes a full dinner. Call 248-1700.

Irish American Society

Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. For more information, call 746-9392.

Catholic War Veterans #1949

Meets every third Tuesday at Knights of Columbus, 186 Jericho Tpke., Mineola. Info: 662-5576, William Kessler, Post Commander. There will be a fundraiser on May 24.

Speak and Skyrocket Your Business

A lecture by Erica Prince, president of The Professional Speaker’s Bureau, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Long Island Conservancy, 1125 Willis Ave., Albertson. Preregistration $40 for seminar and dinner/networking. Cost $48 at the door. Limited seating. To register call 817-0222 or 484-2844 or email www.ericaprince.net. Click Roundtable-Speak & Skyrocket Your Business Seminar.

Voice of the Faithful

Northwest Nassau Parish Voice Affililate was formed by faith-filled Catholics in the wake of the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church to support victims of abuse, priests of integrity and to call for the restructuring of the church. Meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Community Church of E. Williston, E. Williston Ave. and High St., E. Williston. Parking and entrance behind church, off Ward St. All are welcome. Call Carol Bongiorno 742-0704. Program: The Truth Sets You Free with S. Veronica Greeley, O.P., member of the Brooklyn Diocese Review Board. She will address: what truth (s) have been learned since 2002. As church leaders and members together continue toward reconciliation, is it possible for “justice and peace to kiss?”

Wednesday, May 20

Stroke Support Group

Meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 200 Old Country Rd., in the lower level conference room. The group is led by Kerry O’Brien, MH, RN. Meetings will include guest speakers, plus separate support session for survivors and family members. Sponsored by Elizbieta Wirkowski, MD, Director of Cerebral Vascular Disorder at Winthrop-University Hospital. Meetings are free, but preregistration requested. Call 663-9098.

Order Sons of Italy

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are also entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.

Young Widows/Widowers Social Group

A nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 55h St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. For additional information call Sandy 996-6574.

Biblical Reflections:Finding Yourself in the Stories of Genesis 

New course from the Jewish Learning Institute, taught by Rabbi Yaakov Reiter, examines classic stories from Genesis that have intrigued and inspired thousands through the ages, presenting them in a modern light, focusing on their eternal relevance to everyday life. No prior knowledge of Torah required. Wednesdays, through June 10, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at At Chabad of Roslyn, 75 Powerhouse Rd, Roslyn Heights. Fee: $99, includes textbook and all materials. Couples discount: 10 percent off. To register or for more info visit www.myJLI.com, call 484-3500 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thursday, May 21

Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council #2502

Grand Knight Kenny Lyons. 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.

Mineola Chapter Order Of the Eastern Star

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.

Mineola Athletic Association

President Fred Wachter. Meets every third Thursday with the general membership at 8 p.m. For more information call 877-2542.