POB Community Chorus
May 18
Rotary Club of Bethpage-Plainview|
May 21
POB Senior Center Club
May 22
Sunday, May 17
All Breed Dog Show
The Long Island Kennel Club will host its annual dog show at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Auxiliary Field, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. The show features breed judging, rally and obedience competition, a junior showmanship competition, a junior handling clinic, book signing by dog book authors, breed showcases featuring bichon frise, German shepherd, Scottish terrier to cite a few, a cake served to all before Best in Show competition, plus many vendors selling dog products. During lunch, there will be a freestyle exhibition, featuring dogs and their owners dancing. Doors open at 8 a.m. Admission is $8 adults; $4 for children under 12. Call 379-9081 or go to roxiethedoxie@aol.com.
History Alive
As part of the program, children and parents will be able to try their hand at the everyday chores of 19th-century life at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, including churning fresh cream into butter at the Powell Farmhouse, carding wool at the Benjamin House, assisting in making a hat and sweeping the porch at the General Store with a handmade corn broom. Other aspects of children’s lives will also be covered, including education, with participants having the opportunity to see the School House, where they can write on a slate board; and play, involving rolling wooden hoops beside the Noon Inn. The program takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 572-0200.
Monday, May 18
Family Support Group
An ongoing support group for those who have family members or other loved ones with mental illness. Meets on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd. The fee is $5 per family. In addition to verbal support, the group presents guest lecturers, workshops, education programs and holds social events. For information call 822-6111.
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.
POB Community Chorus
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Chorus welcomes new members. Meetings are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the choral room of POB Middle School. All voices are needed and no experience is necessary. Rehearsals run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information call 931-4377 or 935-6243.
Women on the Fast Track
Women on the Fast Track, a Long Island-based organization for business and professional women, will hold its Nassau County meetings on May 18. WOTFT is a unique networking group for business and professional women and is open to all women professionals and business owners. For more information about WOTFT, or how to become a member, call Mary 222-0236, visit www.womenonthefasttrack.com or email events@businessdevelopmentgroup.com. The Chapter 3 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Innovative Planning Services, 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury.
Tuesday, May 19
Eating Disorder Treatment
A weekly group for anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Reflection Counseling Center, 202 Terminal Dr. Sliding scale fee. To register call 576-3120.
Speak Easy: A Toastmasters Club
Can help you conquer your fear of public speaking. In Bethpage, Northrop Grumman Toastmasters meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:45 p.m. in Northrop Grumman Building 5, South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Brian 346-7516.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Are you a caregiver who would like to share your experience with others? There is strength in knowing you are not alone. Join this support group at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the Adult Day Health Care Program Room at the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 378 Syosset-Woodbury Rd., Woodbury. Call Sheldon Rybak, RCSW/ACSW 622-7770.
VVA #82 NC Chapter
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) was founded in 1978, is congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA Chapter #82 is your Nassau County Chapter and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Hicksville’s VFW Hall. Call 677-5384 for further information or contact us by e-mail at info@vvachapter82.org. Come and join your fellow Vietnam veteran in support of each other.
Golf for Singles Adults
A group of 50 + single seniors meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd., Exit 46 off the LIE, Plainview. For info call 942-4228. The group plays on courses, mostly in Suffolk on the weekends as well as during the week.
Wednesday, May 20
Adolescent Group
Offered by Reflection Counseling Center, 202 Terminal Dr. for youth who are struggling with abstinence from alcohol or drugs. Group sessions focus on education, communication skills, relationships and self-esteem issues. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For information on joining or to learn about other services call 576-3120. All inquiries are confidential.
Women’s Issues Group
For women who are in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. Offered by Reflection Counseling Center, 202 Terminal Dr., on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Group sessions focus on those issues of communication skills, relationships and self-esteem. Call 576-3120.
Multi-Faith Forum
Hosted by the Plainview Reformed Church, 560 Old Bethpage Rd., on Wednesdays during May at 7:3 p.m. Featuring representatives from the following faiths: Sikhism, Hindusim, Islam and Judaism. The program is designed to better understand our neighbors. Call Pastor Kent E. Huyck 931-8770.
Introduction to Chemotherapy
A monthly information session for cancer patients who are beginning chemotherapy treatments. Family members are welcome. Refreshments served. Nurses with special training, dietitians and other professionals present information that can help individuals understand, and cope with, the effects of chemotherapy treatments. There is also an opportunity to share information with others who may have been through similar situations. Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Patient’s Lounge on 3-West at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd. Call Sharon Huff, RN, to register 719-2702.
Thursday, May 21
Young Adult Drug Addiction Group
Offered by the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Community Program, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Suite 102. For people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol-free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential.
Calling All Seniors
Why be bored at home? Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call 571-9910.
Parent Group
Reflection Counseling, 202 Terminal Dr., offers a Parent Group for those parents struggling with their child’s use of alcohol and/or drugs. Group sessions focus on parenting and communication skills and education. The group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. To register call 576-3120. All inquiries are confidential.
Rotary Club of Bethpage-Plainview
Serving the community since 1955. Dinner meeting 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Rd., Plainview. For information call 681-7960.
POB Senior Citizen Club
Nassau County provides a lunch program for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizen Club on Thursdays when the school is in session. Calls (937-6424) must be made by Tuesday to request a lunch or cancel a lunch. A voluntary donation of $3 is requested. The program is held when school is in session in the All-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave.
Friday, May 22
Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975
Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. For information call 731-2488. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday.
POB Senior Citizen Club
Meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in the All-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave. For information call 937-6424. The club offers trips, cruises, parties, social and line dancing, art courses for all levels, craft classes, card games, bingo, horseracing, yoga, education programs, etc. Members must be 55 years or older, residing in the POB S.D. are eligible. Bring school tax bill as proof of residency. Dues is $15. New members welcome.
Upcoming Event
New Island Hospital Golf and Tennis Classic
Proceeds benefit the implementation and operations of the new Stroke Center. June 3 at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, Huntington Indoor Tennis. Dining at the Woodlands Mansion. Registration and lunch 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start 1 p.m. Cocktail reception/awards 6 p.m. Contact Rita Raio 520-2518 or rraio@nihli.org or Halina Carrigan 520-2301 or hcarrigan@nihli.org.
Ongoing
Bible Study Classes
Free weekly classes at 10 a.m. Wednesdays or 8:45 a.m. Sundays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd. No prior knowledge required. Beginners welcome. Call 349-1966.
At Town of Oyster Bay Chabad
Located at 678 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury. Call 682-0404 for information on the following:
•Participate in weekly Bible study classes for adults of all ages. Free discussions about the Torah portion of the week, or the next Jewish festival. No knowledge of Hebrew necessary – all classes are in English. Beginners through advanced welcome. Men and women. Meets every Tuesday.
•Code of Jewish Law. Come and learn the A-Zs on all the “how tos” of the Jewish Lifecycle and Basic Judaism with Brocha Lipszyc. A fascinating and rewarding journey exploring the hows and whys as well as ins and outs of Jewish traditions and customs. Free of charge aside from purchase of text material for class. 8 p.m. every Wednesday.
•Hows and Whys of Jewish Customs/Traditions, a series of discussions exploring the hows and whys of Jewish traditions and customs. Rabbi Shmuel Lipszyc will hold half-hour sessions every Saturday at 9 a.m. with informative commentary and insight about deeply rooted Jewish rituals that provides an opportunity for Jews throughout the community to explore how Jewish customs and traditions came about. The public is invited to learn and ask questions. Rather than robotically following rituals and traditions, Jews now can take action to make their spiritual experience more meaningful and fulfilling.
•Modern Day Kabbalah Experience with renowned speaker Rabbi Shmuel Lipszyc. Probe the Depths of the Kabbalah in 30 minutes! Participate in our weekly Shabbat classes. No previous background or religious affiliation required. All welcome. Shabbat mornings from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
•A Woman’s Voice. Discover the answers to life’s deepest and most complex issues. Realize the amazing power that G-d bestowed upon women. Add more meaning to your life. Live a happier life. Determine your inner strengths and bring out your full potential. This class, which is taught by Dr. Bleema Feinstein, takes place every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Chee-Gong
There are free practice centers for Chee-Gong at the Syosset Woodbury Community Park and Stony Brook University. All Falun Dafa (Chee-Gong) activities are free of charge. Call 238-7049 for information or visit www.falundafa.org.
