Institute for Advanced Jewish Studies
Monday, January 11
Concerns in the POB Neighborhoods
Thursday, January 14
Irish Family History Forum
Saturday, January 16
Monday, January 11
Institute for Advanced Jewish Studies
This is a series of lectures which is included in season membership. Individual lecture is $10 each. The lectures are followed by refreshments by Shoprite with socialization and discussion. 8 p.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 926 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. Call 694 4544 or email skunoff@optonline.net. Jan. 11: Rabbi Perry Raphael Rank – Math, Physics and God.
Tuesday, January 12
Winter Computer Classes For Seniors
If Santa brought you a new computer and you need some help, you can start off the New Year by registering for computer classes. EAC’s SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers in Hempstead and New Hyde Park are offering computer classes Jan. 12 and Feb. 2. The classes are for people who have never used a computer before as well as the more experienced user. Volunteer instructors and coaches make learning fun. Imagine sending emails to grandchildren, chatting with friends in other states and learning to edit and organize digital photos. Call 539-0150, ext. 130, to request a brochure or register in person at EAC, 50 Clinton St,, Hempstead, Suite 202. There is a small fee for class materials.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
The new program will offer a series of exercises designed by experts at the Arthritis Foundation and will be led by Merav deGuzman, Engage Life Director at Atria Plainview. Certified instructors of the class must successfully complete a training workshop and be certified in CPR. The class will be held for 8 consecutive weeks beginning today at noon. AtriaPlainview is located at 12 Washington Ave. Call 933-0002.
Wednesday, January 13
New Hebrew School Complimentary Class
Open to the community. Manetto Hill Jewish Center announces “Jewish Holiday Happenings,” a new Hebrew school class for children in grades 1 and 2. This complimentary class will be offered Wednesday afternoons from 5:30 until 6 p.m. The Jewish holidays, Shabbat and more will be discussed. Call the synagogue office to register at 935-5454.
Thursday, January 14
Concerns in the POB Neighborhoods
Information on Current Concerns in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Neighborhoods and Recommendations for Safe Management in the Community presented by Police Officer Coleen Clark from the 2nd Precinct. Free. 1 to 2 p.m. at the Plainview Library, 999 Old Country Rd.
Saturday, January 16
Irish Family History Forum
Presents a talk by Meldon J. Wolfgang III, “Sleuthing in the Stacks: Using Uncommon Resources to Uncover Genealogical Clues.” This presentation will introduce researchers to a host of valuable reference tools and finding aids that can be successfully used by genealogists and family historians of all experience levels, and especially by those who have come up against that research brick wall. Resources regularly used by researchers in other disciplines but rarely used by genealogists are explored and suggestions are given for conducting a successful secondary literature search. There will be a Help Session at 10 a.m. Lecture 11 a.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage. Everyone welcome.
Monday, January 18
Institute for Advanced Jewish Studies
This is a series of lectures which is included in season membership. Individual lecture is $10 each. The lectures are followed by refreshments by Shoprite with socialization and discussion. 8 p.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 926 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. Call 694 4544 or email skunoff@optonline.net. Jan. 18: Naomi Greenspan: What Every Jew Should Know About Islam.
Thursday, January 21
Pot-Luck Luncheon
Sponsored by the Long Island League to Abolish Cancer 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.
Sunday, January 24
Eat and Learn
Temple Chaverim of Plainivew invites you to an adult education program “Eat and Learn” 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.
