Two innocent and charming old ladies who poison lonely old men, looking for a room to rent, with Elderberry Wine laced with arsenic. The cellar of their Brooklyn home is populated with the remains of these very dead boarders. The antics of their nephews Teddy (who thinks he's Teddy Roosevelt and is digging the locks for the Suez Canal in the basement of the Brewster home), Mortimer (a manic theatre critic) and Jonathan (a murderous fugitive who looks like Boris Karloff) add to the hilarity. 8 p.m. Also on May 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the BroadHollow Theatre, Elmont Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. Tickets are $25 adults; $22 seniors; $18 students; $14 for youths under 16. Student rush tickets will be available for $10 half an hour before the show for students ages 16 to 22 with a valid student ID. Call 631-581-2700 or 775-4420.
The Broadway musical classic will be presented by the Herricks Community Players on May 3, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and May 4 and 11 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.
The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead, will honor the Sisterhood for Mother's Day. Come for a sing-along lead by Sisterhood President Laura Levy who has a beautiful cantorial voice. 10:30 a.m. No admission fee. Call 489-1818 or 489-7275.
An anonymous organization for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. Meets Mondays at the Jewish Community Center of W. Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Ave., W. Hempstead. For information call 321-2883.
There will be triple bingo every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Tpke., Floral Park. You can win up to $3,000.
Will meet at the library at 1 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. There will be a guest speaker at every meeting. For further details call 775-9046. This month's speaker, Howard Weitzman, Nassau County Comptroller, will discuss the Nassau Rx Program and why taxes are so high.
An educational effort that engages students, faculty and the public in a year-long series of conferences, events and lectures about the 2008 election, politics and presidential history, all leading up to the October 15 presidential debate at Hofstra. May 5: "The Evolving Role of the Poll and Public Opinion in Election Politics." A conversation with Paul Begala, political analyst and CNN commentator; and Frank Luntz, the most quoted pollster in America.
The Elmont East End Civic Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Averill Park Community Room, Schenck Blvd. and Drew Ave. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month except July and August.
Cantor Harvey Hoffman will conduct a lunch and learn session on the second day of Rosh Hodesh, entitled "Women in Judiasm and Jewish Law." Noon at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead. Bring a dairy lunch if you wish, coffee and cake will be served. No admission fee. Call 489-1818 or 489-7275.
Robert Van Cott American Legion Post #1139, 734 Woodfield Rd., West Hempstead, hosts a weekly Bingo game Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Early bird and game specials.
Meets on the first and third Wednesdays through April (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. Social events, trips to our lodge in Vermont, and skiing in a variety of areas throughout the West and New England. Ages 21 and over, please. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448.
Mineola-Hempstead Lodge #125 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at 236 Willis Ave., Mineola.
Heavenly Brew will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square, every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 8 to 11 p.m. Casual coffee house atmosphere, assorted coffees, desserts and ice cream available for purchase. Music, board games, no cover charge. All ages welcome. Call 481-1797.
Temple B'Nai Israel of Elmont, 471 Elmont Rd., will be celebrating its 60th Diamond Anniversary on the weekend of May 16. A Gala Dinner celebration with entertainment will be held at the temple on May 17. Call 354-1156.
Located at 115 Nichols Ct. at Washington St., Hempstead. Call 481-6990 for information on the following:
•Blood Pressure Screening conducted by volunteer nurses from the Kappa Eta Chapter of the Chi Eta Phi sorority on the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. No appointments necessary. The testing will be held on the main floor.
•The Adult Learning Center offers computer, audio and video programs to assist with preparation for GED classes. The programs are available for use (by appointment). Information about local GED test sites and GED applications are available at the center and the Adult Reference Desk.
•Mother's Day Craft on May 7 at 4 p.m. for children ages 4 through 6th grade. Make an "Everything Grow with Love" wall hanging for mom or grandma. Register in the Children's Room. Material fee 50 cents.
•Mother's Day Tea on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. in the Community Room. Celebrate mom and grandma with a lovely Mother's Day Tea. Hostess Barbara Sheridan will demonstrate the planning and presentation involved in a traditional tea party. Come for refreshments and let moms in your life know how much they are appreciated. Registration required. Space is limited.
•AARP Defensive Driving Course will be offered in one session on May 13 and 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room. Successful completion of this class will remove up to four points from driving record, entitle you to an insurance discount and make you a better driver. There is a fee of $10 payable by check or money order payable to AARP at time of required in-person registration. Class size is limited. Bring lunch or a snack.
Naomi Drucker, 1957 alumnae and Hofstra University Music Department clarinet teacher since 1969, will host a reunion of her students on May 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Massapequa Elks Club, 2162 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. Respond before May 5 by sending information to Naomi Drucker, 9 Compass Ln., Massapequa NY 11758. Phone and fax 541-9090. Email - jamesarts@worldnet.att.net.
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.