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Saturday, November 28

Irish American Society

Thanksgiving Dance in aid of St. Patrick’s Fathers Missions at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Donation $20. Music by the Mickey Perry Band. Bar open for your pleasure. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080. St. Patrick’s Fathers 201-943-6575.

Tuesday, December 1

Nassau North Shore Christian Women’s Club

Invites all women to its “Colonial Christmas” Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the George Washington Manor Restaurant, Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. The cost of the luncheon is $21. If you pay by check, it should be made out to cash. The special feature will be “Ye Old Curiosity Shoppe,” Christmas Colonial Crafts by Nancy Kraft. “Merry Melodies” will be presented by international soloist Blythe Merrifield. She will also present “Joyful News.” pointing the way to a joyful Christmas Season. For reservations or information call Jane Voss at 742-0861 or Alice Russo 248-9726 by Nov. 20. Cancellations are essential.

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. Speaker: Tim Echausse, LI coordinator of SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) will discuss the Child Victims’ Act Legislation and the role of the Bishops who are trying to defeat this bill. Other issues will also be discussed.

Wednesday, December 2

SoulQuest - The Journey Through Life, Death And Beyond

New course from the Jewish Learning Institute, taught by Rabbi Yaakov Reiter, explores the deeper meaning of life and death, and addresses the big questions – does Judaism believe in the soul? The Afterlife? Heaven and Hell? Reincarnation? Can we connect with loved ones after their death? No prior Judaic knowledge required. Wednesdays through Dec. 16 (excluding Nov. 25) from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Chabad of Roslyn, 75 Powerhouse Rd., Roslyn Heights. Fee: $99, includes textbook and all materials. Couples discount: 10 percent off. Not Sure? Sign up and try the first class free. To register or for more info visit www.ChabadRoslyn.com/JLI, call 484-3500 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, December 5

Spirituality for Singles

Christmas Party for Catholic singles. The doors will open after the 7:30 p.m. Mass at Msgr. Kirwin Hall, St. Aidan’s Church, Willis Ave., Williston Park. $20 at the door includes dinner buffet, unlimited wine, beverages, dessert, coffee and dancing to a fabulous DJ until midnight. Call 746-6585.

Advent Party/Candle Decorating Craft

From 3 to 5 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 132 Jefferson Ave. (two blocks south of Jericho Tpke, corner of Willis Ave.) Bring your own Pilar Candle (at least 2 1/2 in” in diameter and 6-9” high). Have your picture taken with Santa. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $3 per family. Call 746-3824.

Monday, December 7

Hearing Aid Optimization Workshops

Advanced Hearing Center, 1163 Willis Ave., Albertson, will sponsor an open house Dec. 7 through Dec. 1. Attendees will be eligible for a complementary hearing screening and consultation as well as a demonstration of the Widex Mind technology. They will also receive a $ 500 discount off the purchase price of a pair of the Widex Mind CIC (completely in the canal) hearing devices. This virtually invisible hearing aid fits right inside the ear and its close proximity to the eardrum gives sound a natural boost in volume. It is best suited for people with a mild to moderate hearing loss. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 484-0811.

Sunday, December 13

Chanukah Telethon

Rabbi Anchelle Perl, NCFJE Chabad of Mineola, will host the 17th annual live Chabad Telethon, to air from 7 to 11 p.m. on WLNY-TV 10/55 with a simultaneous live web cast at: www.chanukahtelethon.com. This year Rabbi Perl, turning latke chef for a day, is cooking up the first international kosher latke eating contest to be featured on the telethon. He is looking for eight contestants, age 14 and over. Prizes will be awarded to the first three winners. To be considered for the contest, email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The telethon will also include: entertainment with The Dancing Rabbis, comedian, juggler, mentalist, three teenagers honored for the Hall of Fame Good Deed Awards as well as other honorees, videos of the Time Capsule Burial and Rabbi Perl cooking latkes with a celebrity chef and more. To enter the free raffle drawing and win great prizes, email name, address and telephone number to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The money raised on this year’s telethon will be used for the Chabad of Mineola to continue and expand its many charitable community programs.

Upcoming Events

New Year’s Eve Party

At the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m. Donation $80 per person. Roast beef, ham and chicken dinner, dessert table. Catered by Chef Brendan Kerins and staff. Open bar 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Music by Billy Keenan and the Prime Time Showband. Admission by ticket only. No refunds after Dec. 10. Send name, address, telephone number and amount to the Irish American Center. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.

Vendors Wanted

For the “Think Pink Expo.” All table fees will be donated to the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Program. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ongoing Event

Thrift Shop

At the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (formerly St. Andrews, Williston Park), corner of Center St. and Campbell Ave., Williston Park. Hours are Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 746-5527.

Ongoing Programs

Weekly Events

•Boy Scout Troop 200 of Williston Park meets every Monday 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.

•Boy Scout Troop 45 of Mineola meets every Tuesday 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 meets Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, Washington Ave. For more information, call 741-8747.

•Irish American Society Social Club meets every Monday at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola, from noon to 3 p.m. Play cards, Bingo, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess or just sit and socialize. Bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. All welcome. Ladies and gents. Free to IAS members; $3 all others. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.

•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.

•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.

•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City, Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to 3rd grade; and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for fourth grade and up. Optional lessons for beginners and advanced players available at 4 and 5:30 p.m. For more information call Margarita Lanides at 739-3907.

•Children’s Storytime at 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.

•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.

Monthly Events

•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.

•American Legion Post #349 meets on the first Monday of each month (except holiday weekends) at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center in the Mineola Village Hall, Washington Ave. Call 747-4791 or 747-5901 for more information.

•AARP #1868 Williston Area meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the East Williston Community Church, corner of Hillside Ave. and Roslyn Rd. Coffee and cake following meeting. New members welcome. Call 742-0465 for more information.

•Look Good...Feel Better 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.

•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.

•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.

•Mineola Historical Society meets the last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at 211 Westbury Ave. All are welcome.

•Shakespeare Appreciation Group. Led by actor Rodney Hakim at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850. Enjoy reading and learning in an informal setting. Interest in Shakespeare rather than scholarly knowledge is the only prerequisite to joining this group. Meets on the last Monday of each month.