Concert for Haitian Relief:
Saturday, March 27
Spring Break Video Game
Workshop:
Monday, March 29
Defensive Driving Course:
Upcoming
Saturday, March 27
Concert for Haitian Relief
The Haitian earthquake nightmare continues. Although the media focus has shifted, the need for help in the recovery effort remains. The Church-in-the-Garden, Clinton Rd. and Osborne Ave., remains committed to this effort and will hold a Concert for Haitian relief beginning at 2 p.m. Donations will be appreciated while you enjoy the various music styles of musicians from several area churches. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Listen to the music and listen to your heart.
Sunday, March 28
A History of Irish Traditional Music in America
Told and performed by Robert Lynch as part of the free series of cultural events and lectures sponsored by Molloy College’s Irish Studies Institute. 3 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Wilbur Arts Center, Molloy College. To RSVP contact Catherine Muscente at cmuscente@molloy.edu.
Monday, March 29
Spring Break Video Game Design Workshop
Hofstra University, Hempstead, Summer Camps will host a special Video Game Design workshop for students in grades 4 to 12 during spring break, March 29 to April 1, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The program fee is $399 and includes lunch and a recreation period. To register or for more information, visit www.hofstra.edu/camp or call 463-CAMP. The workshop offers a fun, week-long sampler of Video Game Development – including 3D computer modeling and animation, and music and sound design – taking place in Hofstra’s state-of-the-art computer lab facilities. Students will learn how to build their very own video games from scratch, or enhance games previously created in Game Maker.
Saturday, April 3
LI Breakfast Club
The painful process of looking for work is eased by joining the Spirited Group of the Long Island Breakfast club. They Meet They Eat and They Seek. This organization provides advocacy, support, career and employment counseling and referrals to prepare mature individuals for productive employment. Join the LIBC. The speaker will be michéal Castaldo, crooner, composer, connoisseur Italian cultural ambassador and entrepreneur. $20 fee. Meeting at 9 a.m. at Adelphi University, Ruth S. Harley University Center, Rooms 201 203. RSVP vjanek@optonline.net.
Upcoming Events
Free Breast Cancer Support Groups
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program in Garden City is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre registration is required. For information, questions, or to sign up, call Sandi Kafenbaum 877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077. All groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work. The following groups are offered:
• Women with Breast Cancer. An evening group will meet weekly on Mondays for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m., tentatively beginning on April 5.
• Single Women.An evening group will meet weekly on Tuesdays for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m., tentatively beginning May 4.
• Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer. A daytime group will meet weekly on Tuesdays for eight weeks from 1:30 3 p.m., tentatively beginning on April 6.
•Women with Breast Cancer. A daytime group will meet weekly on Wednesdays for eight weeks from 10:30 a.m. to noon, tentatively beginning or April 14.
• Young Women with Breast Cancer. A daytime group will meet weekly on Mondays for eight weeks from noon to 1:30 p.m., tentatively beginning on April 12.
• Close Knit Group, a Knit and Talk Group for Women with Breast Cancer. An ongoing group meets monthly on Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
• Now forming – an evening group for Spouses/partners of Women with Breast Cancer.
At Nassau Community College
•The Center for Catholic Studies at NCC is celebrating 10 years of providing quality programs in the area of Catholic Studies to the college and the community by presenting an event in the College Center Building on March 27 at 1:30 p.m. Bishop William Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre will offer opening remarks. Dr. Joseph Varacalli, the center’s director and founder, will present plaques for distinguished service rendered to the center. Honored will be the Society of Mary: Meribah Province (the Marianists); NCC Academic Associate Vice President Dr. James F. Polo; and the late NCC Administrative Associate Vice President Daniel Keahon. At 2 p.m., Dr. William Thierfelder will speak on the topic of Sports in Contemporary American Civilization: A Catholic Critique. Dr. William Donohue will discuss The Importance of a Center for Catholic Studies at a Public Institution of Higher Education at 3 p.m. The program will be moderated by Monsignor Robert Batule. Call 572-7472.
Defensive Driving Courses
Conducted by the Automobile Club of NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 embers 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:
•March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•April 27 and 28 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 11 and 12 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•May 25 and 26 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•May 28
Golf and Tennis Classic
Life’s WORC 23rd Anniversary Geraldo Rivera Golf and Tennis Classic will be held at the Nassau Country Club, Glen Cove, on May 10. 10:30 a.m. registration. 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception. Cost: Deluxe Foursome – $2,000; Golf Single – $500; Tennis Single – $175; Cocktail Reception only – $125. Call Matthew Zebatto741-9000, ext. 241 or email mzebatto@aol.com.
Ongoing Event
Easter Bunny at Roosevelt Field
Spring is in the air and Garden City-area families can get in bloom with a visit to the Easter Bunny at Roosevelt Field. The floppy-eared friend will greet guests in North Court through April 3. Families can pick up spring coloring sheets and valuable coupons from Oriental Trading Company. Roosevelt Field is adding to the excitement by providing free inflatable eggs for kids to color.
Ongoing Programs
Incorporated Village of Garden City Meetings:
Cultural and Recreational Affairs Board of Commissioners meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Senior Center.
Architectural Design Review Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Environmental Advisory Board meets at 8 p.m. at Village Hall on the last Wednesday (except July and August) of each month.
Traffic Commission meets on the third Thursday (except July and August) of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Weekly Events
•Waldorf Choral Society. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave. For audition information call 747-4457.
•Irish American Society Social Club meets every Monday at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola, from noon to 3 p.m. Play cards, Bingo, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess or just sit and socialize. Bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. All welcome. Ladies and gents. Free to IAS members; $3 all others. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
•Long Term Care Workshop, a free informative workshop conducted by Jim McTighe of McTighe & Capaccio, LLC, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at 1001 Franklin Ave., Suite 207. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only; call Terry 739-1240, ext. 312.
•Free Prenatal Consultations offered by Village Pediatrics, 975 Franklin Ave., on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to meet the physicians prior to the child’s birth. Call 248-8334 for an appointment.
•Storytime every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.
•Storytime every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Stop by the Children’s Room for a cornucopia of stories and fun.
•Free Bereavement Group, a support group for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
•Anxiety and Depression Group, a free self-help group for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other nervous fears now meets every Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Chester Ave. and New Hyde Park Rd. Through the Recovery International process, members learn to manage stress, panic, anxiety, depression, anger, irrational fears, phobias, compulsions, obsessions and other emotional or behavioral problems. Members also learn how to face and manage psychosomatic symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweats, fatigue, headaches, numbness, chest pressure and sleep problems. All group leaders are trained lay volunteers who have experienced some type of difficulty with an emotional problem and practice the Recovery International method of self-help. Call Steve 652-8560 or visit www.recovery-inc.org.
•Children’s Storytime at 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.
•The Viking Cooking School at the Loaves & Fishes Cookshop, 835 Franklin Ave., presents free cooking demonstrations every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Topics vary from week to week. Samples served. Reservations required. Call 877-1010; website: www.vikinghomechef.com).
Monthly Events
•Write On! Writing Workshop hosted by Marvin Illman on the first and third Mondays of each month. Sharpen your skills on paper whether you want to write creatively, professionally or personally. 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information.
•Look Good…Feel Better. Sponsored by LIJ Medical Center in association with the National Cosmetology Association, the Toiletry Fragrance Association and the American Cancer Society. The program reaches out to women with cancer and teaches them how to best apply makeup and wear their hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Meets on the second Monday of every month at LIJ Medical Center, 27005 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. Reservations suggested, but not required. Call Harriet Pine or Selma Robinton 718-470-7094. All women who attend receive a makeup kit filled with brand-name cosmetics valued at over $200.
•Sci-Fi Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.
•Calling All War Time Veterans (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq). VFW Garden City Park Post #120 invites you to become a member. Meet new service buddies, share experiences and become involved in your community. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2162 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. Call Cmdr. G. Popowitz 746-0662.
•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.
•Irish American Society meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. For more information, call 746-9392.
•Garden City Ski Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays, September 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 info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448.
•Round Robin Poetry Group. Indulge in an evening of poetry readings hosted by Carol Zimet and her loyal group of poets. Anyone who would like to read his/her original work is invited to sit in and join the group. The warm and accepting atmosphere makes it easy to open up and join in. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 to confirm the event.
•Order Sons of Italy meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are also entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.
•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 5th St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. For additional information call Sandy 996-6574.
•Performance Poets. Monthly live poetry readings. Rotating featured poets and an open mic/5 minutes each. 7:30 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd. Call 683-8700. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month.
•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.
•Physically Disabled Adults Support Group conducted on the second Thursday of the month by St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center at EFLI, 506 Stewart Ave., Garden City, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The group is for men and women who are physically disabled and provides information and support to enable people to get on with their lives. Call Susan Hay 631-474-6365.
•Zonta Club of LI, member of Zonta International, a worldwide service organization with a local club. Members help advance the status of women and are involved in many community service activities. The name Zonta is word taken from the Sioux and stands for honesty, trust, inspiration and the ability to work together for service and understanding. At meetings members discuss and learn about issues facing women, develop and conduct fun fundraising that benefits community programs and network with Zonta International programs. The club meets at a monthly dinner meeting in New Hyde Park on the third Thursday of each month. Call Kathy Rau 488-2796.
•LI Tourette Syndrome Association Support groups for those who have family members or other loved ones with Tourette Syndrome meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the DeMatteis Center, north side of Northern Blvd., Old Brookville (directly opposite the NY Institute of Technology campus). There are three separate support groups running simultaneously: one group for children, one for teens and one for parents/adults. Siblings of TS children are also invited. Free for LI-TSA members. For further information, call 876-6947 or email LongIslandTSA@aol.com.
•Teen Book Group held on the fourth Friday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.
•Family Game Night. Come for an evening of fun with your family on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.
•Art League of NC monthly meeting and demonstration by a guest artist. Meets on the fourth Friday of each month at the New Hyde Park Recreation Center, Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and NHP Rd., NHP (near Union Tpke.) at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments served. Call 437-0919. Nonmembers $2. No meetings in June, July, August, December.
•Eating Disorders Association-LI (NEDA-LI) (formerly EDCLI) will be holding a support group for eating disorder sufferers and their families and friends. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset (ask at the main reception desk for location within the hospital). This free group takes place on the third Saturday of every month and is facilitated by a trained professional. No reservation necessary. Call NEDA-LI 229-2393.
•Ethical Issues in the News will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
