Candlelight Evenings
Saturday, December 26
Blood Drive
Wednesday, January 6
Defensive Driving
Upcoming Events
Saturday, December 26
Candlelight Evenings
At Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, Dec. 26 to 30 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Candlelight Evenings offers a Hallmark card setting of flickering candles inside the village’s historic homes, along with 19th-century holiday decorations and entertainment, all set within the confines of the darkened property. Among the forms of 19th-century entertainment offered will be the “Magic Lantern” show, the predecessor of the contemporary slide show, featuring displays of hand-colored glass slides of famous persons, places and events. There will also be musical entertainment, including a brass quartet playing popular seasonal tunes and traditional American dancers, and readings of classic holiday children’s stories in the Manetto Hill Church. Visitors can warm up around the bonfire in the village’s crossroads and enjoy hot, mulled cider and ginger cookies at the Noon Inn, for a small fee. Call 572-8400.
Monday, January 4
Institute for Advanced Jewish Studies
Winter Series will run for four Mondays starting at 8 p.m. This is a series of lectures which is included in season membership. If you haven’t been attending, you can sign up for the winter for $25 for the set of lectures or you can attend any individual lecture for $10 each. The lectures are followed by refreshments by Shoprite with socialization and discussion. The series will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 926 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. Call 694 4544 or email skunoff@optonline.net. Jan. 4: Rabbi Reuven Mann – Christian Zionism-The Danger and the Opportunity.
Golden Donor Blood Drive
There will be entertainment, raffles and give aways. Al Fischer, a Korean War veterans and resident of Massapequa who has donated over 40 gallons plus, will again donate blood. He is a candidate to enter the Guiness Book of World Records. Donors who have passed their 75th birthday can present a dated letter from their physician indicating it is safe to donate. This letter is valid for two months. For questions regarding travel and medical restrictions call 1-800-688-0900. Blood can be donated from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations: Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; Lake Success Center, 2500 Marcus Ave., Lake Success; Melville Donor Center, 905 Walt Whitman Rd., Route 110, Melville; Rockville Centre Donor Center, 290 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre.
Wednesday, January 6
Blood Drive
Hosted by Somerset Gardens Senior Living, 150 Sunnyside Blvd., from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Call 576-3330 to reserve a time.
Thursday, January 7
LI Cross Country Ski Club
Meeting at the Plainview/Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The club is open to everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. Plans for ski trips and other events for the months ahead will be discussed. Refreshments will be served. Call Robert L. Luce 481-8894. Go to www.LICCSC.org.
Upcoming Events
Eat and Learn
Temple Chaverim of Plainivew invites you to an adult education program “Eat and Learn” on Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a catered dinner followed by a talk by Professor Christopher Williams, associate vice president for Government Relations and Public Policy at C.W. Post Long Island University entitled “The Seven Jewish Justices of the United States Supreme Court.” Professor Williams will discuss the justices’ personal stories as well as their impact on American jurisprudence. Cost is $18 per member/$22 per nonmember. RSVP a must by Jan. 17 by calling 367-6100 ext 101.
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Jan 6 and 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
Pot-Luck Luncheon
Sponsored by the Long Island League to Abolish Cancer on Jan. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd. Bring a room-temperature dish, dessert, or beverage. Your dish is your “ticket of admission.” While dining, the group will chat, laugh and enjoy some games. Come for a fun afternoon and a chance to chase the winter blues away. Contact Evelyn by Jan. 14 to reserve a place and to let her know what you’re bringing. Call 631-366-1332. www.lileaguetoabolishcancer.org.
Syosset H.S. Classes of ‘72/’73 Reunion
July 31, 2010 at the Marriott in Melville. $125 pp until May 5, 2010; then $155. Checks are made payable to: Syosset HS Reunion Class ‘73, PO Box 215, 57 Ira Rd., Syosset, NY 11791. Any questions? Syosset73@aim.com or call Bert 676-8008.
Weekly Events
•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.
•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.
•Ideal Health Business Presentation. Unprecedented ground floor opportunity to earn $2 to $5K per month within six months then more. Free. Every Monday at 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to register.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•Senior Citizen Lunch Program. Nassau County provides a lunch program for seniors 60+, who live in Nassau County. The donation is $3. The lunch is held at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave. Reservations must be called in by Wednesday at 937-6424.
•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.
Monthly Events
•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.
•Meet the Doctors. Focusing on education, Premiere OBGYN will sponsor a Meet the Doctors program on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 79 Froelich Farm Blvd., Woodbury. Women who are planning a pregnancy or are already expecting can join Drs. Prince, Brooks and Flynn and have their questions answered on conception and a safe pregnancy.
•The LI Psoriasis Network Meetup Group will get together in the second floor In-Service Classroom of North Shore University at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., on the first Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. No cost. More information is available at http://psoriasis.meetup.com/24/
•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.
•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 third 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.
•Italian Culture Society at Farmingdale meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, Motor Ave. Italian lessons are given by a native Italian teacher. For lessons in Italian come early at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served – ample parking. For private lessons call Francesca at 249-4543.
•Central Oyster Bay Democratic Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the community room at the Nutty Irishman, 323 Main St., in the Village of Farmingdale. All are welcome to attend. The club serves the communities of Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Plainedge, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Plainview and Farmingdale State University. For more information call 909-8318, or email info@centraloysterbaydems.cjb.net.
•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.
•LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly 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 – Mdekom@gmail.com; Julie Dekom, Membership Director -Julz_5@yahoo.com; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP -SEiselen@msn.com.
•Cancer Survivors Support Group offered for survivors and their families at North Shore Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd. The group is free and meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes all cancers. Call Barbara for further information 541-4673.
•Green Living Seminars, a series hosted by Starflower Experiences at 7 p.m. at the Melville Branch of the Half Hollow Hills Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Rd., directly across from the Sunquam Elementary School (between Route 110 and Old Country Rd.). The seminars will be held on the second Thursday of each month except July and August. Call 938-6152.
•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; www. northshoreholisticmom@yahoo.com.
•Scleroderma Support Group. Are you a Scleroderma patient, family member or friend? A Scleroderma Support Group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. Call Linda 631-981-6965. No meetings during June, July and August.
•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.
