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Sunday, April 15
Senior Pops Orchestra
Under the direction of Stephen Michael Smith, the Senior Pops Orchestra is performing a concert of popular showtunes and light classical music at 2 p.m. at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in East Hills. Some of the pieces to be performed are: Fiddler on the Roof by Harnick/Bock, Somewhere in Time by Barry/Custer and “Coronation March” by G. Meyerbeer. For more information visit www.seniorpops.org or call 516-414-1831.
Monday, April 16
How to Gain Your Best Power/Distance In Your Golf Game
Free lecture at the Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, at 6:30 p.m. Given by Sherrie Glasser, owner/director Metro Physical Therapy at the JCC and Sandra Jaskol, LPGA professional. Improve your golf game, take strokes off your golf game and add power, learn to hit the ball further and straighter with an easier swing, get that perfect impact position, become pain free in all swing motions, learn proper body mechanics to prevent further injuries. Reserve your spot by calling Metro PT at 516-745-8050.
Tuesday, April 17
Hadassah Shopping Event
Roslyn Chapter of Hadassah Shopping Event at Tina Demel’s (Fine Accessory & Faux Jewelry store) in Roslyn. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 766-2725.
Shanghai Ghetto Movie
Brooklyn Queens Long Island Women’s League for Conservative Judaism is sponsoring the award winning documentary movie Shanghai Ghetto at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn, with introduction and book signing by author Evelyn Pike Rubin. 7 p.m. Donation: $6. For reservations and information call 516-629-6246.
Upscale Singles Chat Group (40+)
The group presents Fran Greene who will cover numerous topics from her book The Flirting Bible at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fran Greene will answer questions about meeting that special someone and how to let him/her know you’re interested. Expect and fun and educational evening. For additional information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Wednesday, April 18
UJA-Federation Cocktail Reception
UJA-Federation of New York will honor Drs. Lyle Leipziger, Bettie Steinberg and Hera Kim-Berman at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Physicians and Dentists cocktail reception at Shelter Rock Jewish Center. Receiving the Community Service Award will be Dr. Yosef Dlugacz. The couvert is $100. To make a reservation, contact Irwin Gershon 677-1818 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Through a gift to UJA-Federation, donors can help people in need, connect people to their Jewish identity and respond to crises in New York, in Israel, and around the world.
Thursday, April 19
Long Island Scottish American Society
Will meet at the Roslyn Presbyterian Church, 140 East Broadway, Roslyn, at 7:30 pm. Meeting open to all who enjoy Scottish history and culture. Call 815-2117 for information.
Friday, April 20
Author Steve Wick To Appear
Newsday editor and author Steve Wick will be guest in the pulpit at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, 150 Hicks Ln., when he offers a talk on his book, The Long Night: William L. Shirer and The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. All members of the community are invited to attend the service in commemoration of the Holocaust, which begins at 7:30 p.m. He is the author of two non-fiction books in addition to The Long Night: Bad Company: Drugs, Hollywood and the Cotton Club Murder and Heaven and Earth: The Last Farmers of the North Fork. Call 482-5701.
Saturday, April 21
Health Fair
St. Francis Hospital’s DeMatteis Center will hold its annual health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The DeMatteis Center For Cardiac Research & Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. No registration required. The day includes: Cholesterol/BP/Diabetes screening, Ask the Doctor Series, nutrition information, Women’s Center services, tours, stroke prevention/information, stop smoking tips, health screenings and more. Also available are CPR and First Aid demonstrations. The Heart Walk will begin at 1 p.m., weather permitting. Bring walking shoes. For more information call 629-2013.
Sunday, April 22
Music for Everyone
Naomi Zeitlin performs at Atria on Roslyn Harbor, 100 Landing Rd., Roslyn, at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this varied mix of music from different genres and languages. Her international repertoire will include “La Vie En Rose” in French and Spanish favorites along with American standards including “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” There will be blues, folk and a little something for everyone. Call 484-7689.
Tuesday, April 24
Hadassah Green Dress Health Luncheon
Nassau Region of Hadassah Annual Green Dress Health Luncheon with celebrity guest entertainer, Elayne Boosler, writer for The Huffington Post and frequent guest on the Joy Behar Show. To be held at Temple Sinai in Roslyn. For more information call 766-2725.
Thursday, April 26
Annual Spring Luncheon to Benefit CAPS
CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) will hold its 27th Annual Spring Luncheon at The Carltun, East Meadow. Joseph and Jane Clementi, parents of Tyler Clementi and Perri Klass, MD, New York Times columnist, author, journalist and pediatrician, will be the speakers and receive the CAPS Community Leadership Award. In addition, Ilene S. Cooper, Esq., partner, Farrell Fritz PC will receive the CAPS Children’s Advocate Award. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information, call CAPS at 516-621-0552, ext. 101 or register online at www.capsli.org.
Hunter College Alumni Association
Annual Luncheon on April 26 in Roslyn. Transportation available. Contact 516- 481-0462 or 516-599-2719 for further information.
Sunday, April 29
Rhoda Plotkin Lecture
Noted lecturer Rhoda Plotkin will speak on the Middle East and the 2012 elections. 10:30 a.m. at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn. Call 741-4305.
Upcoming Events
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 .
Spring Luncheon
The Guild of St. Francis Hospital’s Annual Spring Luncheon, An Afternoon on Broadway, is being held on May 3 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.
At Temple Beth Sholom
Located at 401 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights. Call 621-2288 or information on the following:
•April 17, 24: Omer Class. During the period between Passover and Shavuot (the Omer) participants will study the seven core values of Judaism. The class will culminate in a Siyyum (celebration of study) at the annual TBS Tikkun Leyl Shavuot which takes place on Erev Shavuot. 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Rabbi Cecelia Beyer.
•April 19: The Yom Hashoah commemoration will take place at 7:30 p.m., with minyan at 7 p.m. The entire community is welcome. If you are a survivor and would like to participate in the service, contact the temple office. If you are a child of survivors or third generation and wish to march in the candle lighting procession meet at the temple at 7 p.m.
•April 22: Day Camp Open House. Come explore your child’s camping opportunities and enjoy an informative tour of the facilities. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 621-9257.
•April 27: Share the warmth of Shabbat with Rabbi Alan B. Lucas, Rabbi Cecelia Beyer and Cantor Ofer Barnoy and company. Come for Friday Night Live! and dinner Israeli style. 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 621-9257.
•April 29: Blood Drive. 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up early for an appointment. Call 621-9257.
•April 29: Mitzvah Day. Visit the homebound elderly in the Roslyn area and deliver gift bags. Help build homes for the underprivileged through Habitat for Humanity and help to sort and pack donations to be sent to our troops overseas. This is just a few items the temple will be taking part in. Lots to do on Mitzvah Day. Try to spend an hour or stay all day. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Temple Sinai Events
Located at 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights. Call 621-6800:
•April 16: (Session 1 of 2). Join Cantor Gabi Arad at 7:30 p.m. for Roots and Wings: How to Become a More Centered Jew. Different ways to become centered as Jews will be explored. Through text study, meditation, music, sharing and self-reflection you will walk away with tools to center yourself every day. Walk away feeling rooted in your Jewish identity, while at the same time ready to spread your wings and be open to new experiences.
•April 20: Join Rabbi Benjamin David at 11 a.m. when the Temple Sinai Book Club will meet to discuss What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander. Re-discover the pleasures of reading and the added delight of “sounding off” by sharing your feelings, pro and con, about what you have read. All welcome.
•April 23: (Session 2 of 2).
•April 26: Join the Adult Activity Club for a pre-program Israeli-style dinner at 6:30 p.m. preceding the 7:30 p.m. presentation by Dr. Jonah Pesner, Becoming a Just Congregation: The Transformative Work of Community-Based Organizing. The cost is $12 Adult Activity members; $18 nonmembers. Reservations are a must (so there is enough food). Call the Temple office 516-621-6800 by April 23. All are welcome.
•April 26: The Adult Education Committee presents Rabbi Jonah Pesner, senior vice president of the Union for Reform Judaism at 7:30 p.m. The creation of better, stronger and more compassionate religious communities will be the focus of his program, Becoming a Just Congregation: The Transformative Work of Community-Based Organizing
•April 27: Join Rabbi Benjamin David for Monthly Friday Morning Talmud from 11 a.m. to noon to study the timeless and engaging words of our tradition. Talmudic stories on the theme of Shabbat will be read. Learn about the holy day of Shabbat and how the Talmud itself operates. Discussions will be light, informal and entertaining, to be sure. All are welcome.
•April 27: Join the Israel Committee and Friend of a Friend/Chaverot at 7:45 p.m. and welcome Rabbi Danny Allen, executive director, Association of Reform Zionists of America, speaking on One Heart, Two Homes: America, Israel and Us.
•April 29: Temple Sinai and Temple Beth Sholom join together for Mitzvah Day 2012/5772. Spend an hour or two or stay all day. 9 a.m. all day registration begins; 9 a.m. Opening Pancake Breakfast prepared by both Brotherhoods; 9:45 a.m. Rabbis Beyer and David lead opening ceremony; 10 a.m. Set the Guinness World Record for most sandwiches made for the needy in one hour; 11 a.m. on and off site projects begin; 1 p.m. closing ceremony at Temple Beth Sholom.
Nassau North Shore Christian Women’s Club
Invites all women to its Spring Fashion Forecast luncheon on May 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the Jolly Fisherman & Steak House, 25 Main St., Roslyn. The cost of the luncheon is $25. If you pay by check, make it out to cash. Fashions with a Flair, the club’s own ladies will model the latest fashions from Dress Barn. The soloist, Pam Jusino, will present Fashion Notes. The speaker for the day will be Dana Saraniero who will share reflections that are always in style. For reservations or information call Jane Voss 516-742-0861 (after 10 a.m.) or Alice Russo 516-248-9726 by May 4. Cancellations are essential.
Ongoing Events
Port North Spring Boys Basketball
Port North is a 3-year-old independent basketball team based out of Port Washington that plays year round in the super league at Island Garden and various tournaments in the metropolitan area. The program currently has a combined record of 30 - 3 in the winter super league. The emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals, developing good practice habits and preparing players for middle and high school basketball. The team has a professional trainer with more than 20 years experience. We are currently looking for experienced and dedicated basketball players in grades four through 10 who are interested in trying out for spring and AAU basketball. If you are interested or have any questions email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Muttontown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
The Fellowship provides an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie, with talks presented by intelligent enlightening and non-dogmatic speakers who come from the entire spectrum of the arts, history and sciences. This is followed by coffee and an informal discussion circle, held in the turn-of-the-18th century farmhouse in a bucolic setting. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. The Muttontown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is located on the south side of Route 25A (Northern Blvd.), East Norwich, directly east of Martin Viette Nurseries and about a half mile west of Route 106. Look for the white brick gate posts with a large sing for Hunter’s Moon Farm. All are welcome. Call with any questions 659-1686.
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Board Meetings
Village of Roslyn Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn.
Village of Flower Hill Board meets on the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Village Hall, One Bonnie Heights Rd., Flower Hill.
Village of Roslyn Estates Board of Trustees will hold its public meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 25 The Tulips.
Village of Roslyn Harbor Board of Trustees usually meets on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall, 500 Motts Cove Rd. South, Roslyn Harbor.
Village of East Hills Board meets on the third Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Village Hall on 209 Harbor Hill Rd., East Hills.
Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn.
Village of Roslyn Historic District Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn.
Village of Roslyn Planning Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn.
Roslyn Water District meets on the first, second and third Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at 24 West Shore Rd.
Weekly Events
Chabad of Roslyn Programs
Located at 75 Powerhouse Rd, Roslyn Heights. For more info about the following call 484-8185 or go to www.Chabad Roslyn.com:
•Persian Talmud Class. Study the fascinating logic and arguments of the 2000 year old Talmud which shaped Jewish law. Taught in Persian by Dr. Emil Korori. Every Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. No fee.
•Women’s Kabbalah Class. Join other women in exploring Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism in an inspiring and practical way. Every Tuesday from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. with Rabbi Yaakov Reiter. The course is free of charge and is open to the entire community. Prior knowledge not necessary.
•”Living Torah” Class. Study basic Torah from the beginning of Genesis with Shaul Calmenson, and discover its fascinating concepts and timeless lessons. Every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m. No fee.
•Weekly Torah-Portion Class. Study the weekly Torah portion with Kabbalistic insights and practical lessons, with Rabbi Aaron Konikov. Meets every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at alternating homes. Call to find out this week’s location or to host a class.
•Meet Moses, Maimonides...and “a few guys from Brooklyn.” A one-on-one learning opportunity. Any subject of your choice. Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m.
At the Shelter Rock Jewish Center
Located at 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn. Call 741-4305, ext. 10 for information on the following:
•Rabbi Martin S. Cohen conducts classes on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. on Great Jewish Books.
•Rabbi Martin S. Cohen teaches a class on Torah on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
•Current Events led by Irving Roth and David Stollwerk on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
•Zumba, a dance fitness program is held on most Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m.
•Strength to Strength at the JCC. The Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, is offering Strength to Strength, a wellness program for improving the body, mind and spirit of cancer survivors. The program includes Pilates, range of motion exercises and supportive counseling. Physician clearance is required. The event takes place Mondays and Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The program is free. Call 484-1545, ext. 196 or email the JCC at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
•Healthy Parenting, a weekly gathering of parents interested in learning, sharing and growing healthy, happy families. Mondays at 1 p.m. at The Roslyn Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Broadway. Led by Diana Wenutu. Classes are free, but you need to register. Call 277-6177.
•Adult Children Caregiver Support Group facilitated by a licensed social worker from the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bristal North Hills, 99 South Service Rd., North Hills, on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. If you are interested in joining, contact Amanda Tripodo, LMSW, 767-6856, ext. 12. There is a $10 fee per each session attended.
•Learn to Play the Bagpipes. The Gordon Highlanders Pipe Band is offering lessons at the Roslyn Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Broadway. Lessons are Tuesdays from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Stop by and see what it’s all about. Call 815-2117.
•Free Weekly Stand-Up Comedy Show every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Simply Fondue of Great Neck, 24 Great Neck Rd., (across the street from the LIRR Great Neck station), second floor, The Gardens shopping plaza, Great Neck. No admission fees; no drink minimums - just free comedy. Featuring acts from top clubs of Manhattan and LI. Call 466-4900.
•Great Neck Choral Society meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd, Lake Success. Dr. Virginia Davidson, conductor. For information call 884-5795 or 536-0451. Website: www.gnchoral.org.
•Weekly Discussion of current events and issues concerning women every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Womanspace, GN Senior Community Center, 80 Grace Ave., Great Neck. Call 829-6566.
•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.
•Rotary Club of Roslyn meets every Thursday of ever month at 12:15 p.m. at Mim’s of Roslyn, 235 Roslyn Rd. Call Deborah Gottlieb 484-1800, ext. 213 for more information.
•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.
•Children’s Junior Congregation for ages 6 and up is held every Saturday from 10:45 a.m. to noon at Chabad of Roslyn, 75 Powerhouse Rd., Roslyn Heights. Our experienced staff leads it, with Prayer, Song, Stories, Games, Refreshments, Prizes and more. Call 484-8185.
Monthly Events
•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.
•VFW Post #5253 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 Rd,. Albertson. For more information call 833-7536.
•Ancient Order of Hibernians, NC Division #19 Fr. Patrick J. Whitney. Hibernian meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month from 8 to 9:15 p.m.ish at St Peter of Alcantara, Port Washington, in the convent.
•Well Spouse Association 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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
•Look Good...Feel Better, a free support program presented by the American Cancer Society in partnership with the National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, which helps cancer patients look and feel their best during and after cancer treatment. Held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Arena Oncology Associates, PC, 1999 Marcus Ave., Suite 120, Lake Success. For information or to reserve a space call Georgianna Barakat, LCSW, 365-2430.
•LI Junior Chamber of Commerce 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 .
•Holistic Moms Network, a community of moms interested in natural health and mindful parenting. Held on the first Thursday of every month (or specific date) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church St, Oyster Bay. All welcome! Call 624-2332. www.holisticmoms.org; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Bridge Games
•Duplicate Bridge Game sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, 150 Hicks Ln. The game begins at 7:15 p.m. in the Upstairs Garden Room of the synagogue. Triple points are awarded; snacks are provided. The fee is $11/person, payable at the door. Call Lily Lesser, Sisterhood president, 773-0097 or the temple office 482-5701 for further information.
•Bridge Game. Newplicate (supervised duplicate) Bridge at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn, every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to noon for bridge students, new players and social bridge players welcome. Short lesson, and earn points in a fun, friendly atmosphere. For reservations call 917-658-5991. Open Duplicate Bridge Game at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Refreshments served. Call 917-658-5991 for reservations.
•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.
•Duplicate Bridge Game, an open game on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Main St., Port Washington. There is an $11 card fee. For questions call Ann Schwartz 747-5461.
•Duplicate Bridge. Friendly ACBL Accredited Duplicate Bridge Game. Refreshments served. Bring your favorite partner or we will get you one. Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Sterling Glen, 146 Glen St., Glen Cove. An ACBL certified director is in charge. Card fee $5. Call Mayer 671-2095.
•Duplicate Bridge Games are held every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Center, 29 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset. If you are interested in a friendly duplicate game, call Jo-Ann Damato at 883-9248 for more information.
•Bridge Game
A new ACBL sanctioned daytime bridge game will be held on Thursdays afternoon at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn. For info and reservations call 917-658-5991.
Ongoing Programs
Boy Scouts
Open to all boys 11-18 years old. Meets at sponsor: Temple Beth Sholom, 401 Roslyn Rd., Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Contact Steven Cahn 621-3890.
Cub Scouts
Open to all boys 6-10 years old. Meets at sponsor: Temple Beth Sholom, 401 Roslyn Rd., Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Dan Sharon 428-3633.
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.
Bridge Players Wanted
The residents of East Hills Park are looking for bridge players who are East Hills residents only who would like to join the group. It takes place Wednesdays beginning at 7 p.m. in the East Hills Lounge. Call 621-8782.
Canasta Players Wanted
Mature women looking for canasta players to play canasta Wednesdays or Fridays at the Links of Roslyn. Call 365-6048.
Help for Seniors
Are you a senior who would like help paying for your Medicare benefits and prescription drugs? Free assistance is only a phone call away if you qualify for extra help because of limited income. There may be a way to alleviate some of the cost of Medicare – deductibles and coinsurance, Part B premiums, prescription drug plans (Part D). Reducing monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments, aiding with coverage gaps (the doughnut hole). To learn more call a LIS/HHS (Low Income Subsidy from US Dept. of HHS) counselor from Family & Children’s, a community of caring. 485-3425, ext. 222.
Free Weekly Meditation Classes for Children
Ages 6 to 16. Beginners welcome. One session for ages 6 to 8. Second session ages 9 to 16. Classes are held in Roslyn. Instructor Ko Kila Bennett. Call 625-1532 for more information.
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. 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.
Runaway Hotline
Nassau County’s Runaway Hotline offers free and confidential counseling 24 hours a day, seven days a week to parents and families of youth experiencing problems at home. Information and referrals are available. Emergency housing is provided to youth if needed. Call 781-9800 before the problem leads to a runaway, throwaway or abuse situation.
Look Good, Feel Better
Is 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. Trained volunteer cosmetologists provide participants with tips on skin care, makeup application, wig/turban styling, etc. Every participant receives a complimentary box of make-up containing the products used in the program. The class is free. Preregistration required. Some of the sessions are done in Spanish and English. Held at North North University Hospital in Manhasset. Call 800-ACS-2345.
Nassau County Museum of Art
The Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Admission is $10 adults; $8 seniors (62+); $4 children (4-12); members free. Weekends only there is a $2 parking fee (members free). There is a docent-led exhibition tour every day at 2 p.m.; meet in the lobby, no reservations are needed. Each Sunday the museum offers family art activities, free with museum admission, beginning at 1 p.m. The Museum Store is open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For current exhibitions, events, director and other information, call (516) 484-9337 or log onto nassaumuseum.org.
Van Nostrand Starkins House Museum
Located at 221 Main St., Roslyn. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 adults; $2 children and seniors. Beverly McDermott, museum educator, gives guided tours every half hour. The museum is filled with two rooms of 18th century antique furniture and one room filled with 18th century samplers and archaeological artifacts. The Children’s Hands on Education program is not to be missed. It is filled with 18th century reproductions of children’s clothing, toys and artifacts for children to handle and enjoy. Will reopen in the spring.
St. Hyacinth Thrift Shop
Weekly sales of clothes, books and many other items. Hours Wednesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 319 Cedar Swamp Rd., Glen Head. Call 676-0361. Closed for renovations.
