Spring Airs:
Friday, April 30
Crystal Ball:
Saturday, May 1
Waldorf School of GC:
Sunday, May 2
Friday, April 30
Spring Airs
Conductor Salvatore Di Vittorio celebrates spring with the Adelphi Symphony Orchestra and New Zealand-born pianist Henry Wong Doe in one of Mozart’s most enduring concertos, No. 21 in C Major, K. 467. He will offer an engaging performance with his uniquely captivating style. Conductor Di Vittorio will also lead the Orchestra in Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, sometimes called his “pastoral” symphony. 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall at Adelphi University.
Saturday, May 1
Crystal Ball
The 12th Annual Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s Crystal Ball will be held at the Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St. The ball has been responsible for contributing millions to the DRI’s effort to find a cure. Peter and Michele Bongiorno will be serving as this year’s honorees, while the DRI’s Norma Sue Kenyon, Ph.D., will be receiving the 2010 Gillin Family Humanitarian Award. Michele and Peter Bongiorno have dedicated themselves to the search for a cure. They created the Children’s Best Hope for a Cure Dinner after their daughter, Lauren was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7. Dr. Kenyon has concentrated her work in the area of transplant immunology. Tickets are $375 per person and can be purchased by calling the DRI Foundation 822-1700. The event will feature an elegant cocktail reception beginning at 7 p.m., followed by dinner, dancing and entertainment. Visit www.diabetesresearch.org or send an email to liregion@drif.org.
First Social Media Camp for LI
The inaugural SMcampLI (www.smcampli. com), the first social media camp for Long Islanders, will bring together enthusiasts for an afternoon of sharing and learning about this new way of exchanging content in real time. Long Islanders at any level of social media expertise, from beginner to advanced, are invited to attend. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hofstra University, Dempster Building, Holland House Rd. and Primrose Ln., Hempstead. Call Jeff Namnum 882-7712.
Sunday, May 2
Waldorf School of Garden City
May Open House, Nursery – grade 3. 10 to 11 a.m. at 225 Cambridge Ave. For information call 742-3434, ext. 129 or visit www.waldorfgarden.org.
Irish American Society
Annual Spring Dinner Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. Music by Tommy Flynn and the New York Showband. Master of Ceremonies Tony Jackson. Honorees: Consul General Niall Burgess and Marie Morgan-Burgess. Hors d’oeuvres and dinner 5 p.m. Dancing 6 to 10 p.m. Cash bar. Catered by Brendan and Ann Kerins. $35 per person. All reservations must be paid for by April 17. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080.
Westbury Friends School Admissions Open House
Hear a brief admissions presentation, take a guided tour of the campus and join our faculty and families for a delightful display of student work. Take a virtual trip through many of the countries of Africa as students share the discoveries they made during this school wide study. RSVP appreciated but not required. 1 p.m. Call 333-3178 for further information. Westbury Friends School is an N-5 Quaker school located at 550 Post Ave, at the corner of Post Ave. and Jericho Tpke. People of all faiths are welcome.
Glorious Music for Organ, Orchestra and Choir
The Diocesan Choir of Rockville Centre, led by Michael Wustrow, will combine forces with the South Shore Symphony to present sacred masterworks for chorus and orchestra. The program will include the Te Deum of John Rutter, and other works by J.S. Bach and Gustav Holst. The 80-piece South Shore Symphony Orchestra, led by Scott Jackson Wiley, and St. Agnes Cathedral co-director of music Michael L. Bower on the organ to present Camille Saint-Saens’s Symphony No. 3, the famous organ symphony, known for its thunderous organ chords at the beginning of the last movement. Over 200 musicians present famous works from the 19th and 20th centuries in the spacious acoustics of St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, at 7:30 p.m. Suggested ticket donation is $15 adults; $10 students and seniors. Call 764-9578.
Auditions
Hofstra Entertainment and The Gray Wig announce auditions for The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry. Auditions for all roles will be held May 3 and 4 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Hofstra University, South campus, Calkins Hall, Room 139. Performances July 16-Aug. 1. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Directed by Pamela Seiderman. Audition materials from the show will be provided. Headshot and resume are appreciated. All characters, except Joe, speak with a southern accent. For additional info: robert.t.spiotto@hofstra.edu and at www.hofstra.edu/HofstraEntertainment.
Thursday, May 6
From Up Here
Presented by the Nassau Community College Department of Theatre & Dance. As From Up Here begins, it seems like an average school-day morning in an American suburb. It soon becomes apparent, though, that high school student Kenny Barrett did something that has everyone worried. Kenny is returning to school after being suspended for threatening his schoolmates with violence. Kenny himself just wants to make it through the rest of his senior year unnoticed, which is going to be hard, since he has to publicly apologize to the whole student body. This is a darkly funny play about a family limping out the door in the morning and coming home — no matter what. It suggests that there is a path back to well-being for the families of teenagers who come dangerously close to destruction. Performances May 6-9 and May 13-16 at 8 p.m. each day except Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $9; discounted to $7 for seniors aged 55 and over and children under 18. College students with valid Spring 2010 ID will be let in for free when purchasing tickets at the door. Call 572-7676.
A Tale of Two Schools: Race and Education on LI
Come to the Premiere of ERASE Racism’s new documentary. Award-winning filmmaker David Van Taylor, vice president of Lumiere Productions ERASE Racism – Race & Racism Dialogues. Barriers and opportunities to equity, excellence and racial integration in public school education on Long Island. Education policy and planning that benefits all of Long Island’s children and strengthens the region. Join the dialogue with expert panelists. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theater at Hofstra University, Hempstead. Contact Chanelle Mickell: chanelle@eraseracismny.org or 921- 4863, ext.16.
Monday, May 10
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, at 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.
Tuesday, May 11
Auditions for Annie
Hofstra Entertainment and The Gray Wig announce auditions for the musical Annie. Auditions for All roles (including children) will be held May 11 and 12 starting at 7:30 p.m. Additional auditions for children only on May 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Hofstra University, South Campus, Emily Lowe Hall, Room 110. Rehearsals start June 21 (Monday-Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – not everyone will be called to all rehearsals). Performances Aug. 14-29. Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.; additionally Friday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. Direction and choreography by Amy Dolan Fletcher. Musical direction by Stephen Pagano. Come prepared with 16 bars of a song from the show or similar show. Headshots and resume are appreciated. Bring your own sheet music- accompanist provided. For additional info: robert.t.spiotto@hofstra.edu and at www.hofstra.edu/HofstraEntertainment.
Saturday, May 15
Teen Arts Festival
The Third Annual Teen Arts Festival will be held at the Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Rd., beginning at 1 p.m. and running throughout the afternoon. The free festival is for local middle school and high school students to share their talents with each other and the community. The festival is free, but donations are requested: nonperishable food items for the Interfaith Nutrition Network, baby items for Ethical Friends of Children or a monetary donation to the Ethical Humanist Society. Sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from $25 to $500. Immediately following the festival will be the Y.E.S. Group’s 16th Annual Pasta Dinner, beginning at 6 pm. Dinner includes a tasty meal, a keynote speaker and even more live entertainment. The cost for the dinner is $10 adults; $8 for students. 741-7304.
Sunday, May 16
Concert of Sacred Music
A diverse program of the classical masters. Instrumentalists and vocalists from New York City conservatories and St. Agnes Cathedral perform with members of the St. Catherine of Sienna RC Church Music Ministry, at 4 p.m. in the church, 33 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square. Suggested ticket donations are $10. Information 352-0146.
Upcoming Events
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:
•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 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vendors Wanted
The Garden City Historical Society is holding its fourth annual A.T. Stewart Flea Market and old-fashioned community garage sale on June 12 on the property of the Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh St., form 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early set up. Reserve your 10’ x 10’ space for $90. For information call Kris 747-1774 or Jill 603-2393. Bring your own table and chair. Participants are responsible for the removal of unsold items and the cleanup of their assigned spaces.
Ongoing Event
Creative Cups
The life-affirming art/fundraising event of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is returning and people are invited to participate by creating an “art bra” to be auctioned off. Last year’s event brought in over 200 Creative Cups, ordinary bras that were transformed into works of art. They were created by artists, art students, children, breast cancer survivors and their friends and family members. Submitted creations must be received by Aug. 2, to be included in the auction/gala (March 15, 2011 at Adelphi University). Those wishing to create a bra are encouraged to sign up early, as entrants will be limited to 200. Creative Cups celebrates the lives of those living with breast cancer and those we have lost to this terrible disease. For more information and guidelines, visit http://creativecups.adelphi.edu or call 800-877-8077.
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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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 additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448.
•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.
Ongoing
Free Hotline for Those Dealing with Addiction
Anyone who has experienced a loved one suffering from addiction knows all too well that it affects more people than just the addicted; everyone close to a person addicted to drugs or alcohol feels the effects. Residents of Nassau County who are dealing with or affected by drug oralcohol addiction are urged to urged to call the NC Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Addiction’s free, anonymous 24/7 hotline, run by Long Island Crisis Center, at 481-4000.
Alzheimer’s Day Program
Herricks Alzheimer’s Day Program “Our Space.” This social day program serves seniors with early to moderate dementia and offers them a chance to engage in social and recreational activities including music, art and exercise in a safe, supervised environment. At the same time, the caregiver can enjoy a respite. The program meets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park. Co-sponsored by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs. Call Ann Tountas 742-0851.
Safe Boating Courses
Safe Boating Courses, free vessel safety checks and more from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.
Bereavement Groups
Contact Catherine Bottari, LCSW, at 500 Old Country Rd., Suite 300 or call 732-6964 for information on the following:
•Group 1: A woman’s bereavement group is available to help women share and learn about their grief. Groups are held on a weekly basis and are facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker.
•Group 2: The death of a love one is hard for all of us but especially for children. A 12-week bereavement support group is available for children ages 7 to 9. Groups will be held on Saturdays and are facilitated by a licensed social worker.
Career Development Workshop
Circulo’s Career Services workshop prepares you for the challenges of finding and holding a job – while emphasizing goal centered career development. You are prepared for short and long term success by focusing on development essential job search skills in the context of employer’s decision making – or hiring process. This workshop will cover everything needed to get started and/or to improve on an already established work history. Professional career counseling, job search and internship placement are available upon workshop completion. All services are free. Workshops begin every second Tuesday of the month and meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays. English 2 to 5 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m. Spanish 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 91 N. Franklin St., Hempstead. Call 292-2433.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
In the world of aviation, signals and coded messages are an important part of how airplanes and air traffic control speak everyday. The Cradle of Aviation Museum has a variety of free family activities. Walk through the eight museum galleries and you’ll walk through over 100 years of aerospace history with 75 planes and space craft and a variety of examples of how pilots navigated and communicated from the early days of flight through the space program. Museum activities are free with admission and are available each day from noon to 4 p.m. The museum also is home to the IMAX Dome Theatre and is located on Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Museum Row. Call 572-4111.
Creativity Classes For Women
City Folk, Inc., 45 New Hyde Park Rd. (one block south of St. Anne’s Church), offers Creativity Classes for women. It’s a great opportunity to have fun, while experiencing your creative side. Learn many different craft techniques in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Create a one of a kind craft project that is uniquely your own. No experience needed, just a desire to have fun. Each class includes a demonstration, lesson and supplies needed to complete the project. “Creativity Night” is also offered. Bring your group or club together for an exciting evening out. Select one project from samples, then choose the evening that works best for them. The program is held weeknights at 7 p.m. Reservations required. Call 326-4544 or stop by for more details and class fees.
NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Coalition is a member agency of the Garden City Community Fund, United Community Fund of Great Neck, Community Chest of Port Washington and United Way of LI. Call 222-2293 for information about the following
•Support groups with individual counseling for incest survivors and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Services are confidential and free of charge. These services are also extended to family members and partners of survivors. The Coalition also works to ensure societal accountability, improve institutional responsiveness to victims and increase public awareness in order to prevent domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.
•The coalition operates a safe home for battered women and their children. For women who are victims of violent relationships, safety is a major concern. The Coalition’s Safe Home for Abused Families provides shelter, advocacy and legal assistance, in a safe, warm, supportive, attractive environment. If you or someone you know needs help, call the 24-hour hotline 542-0404. The hotline and all services are free and confidential and a counselor can help you find safety.
•Volunteers needed in the coalition’s “Hands Are Not for Hitting,” an exciting domestic violence prevention program for elementary school children in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Volunteers will be fully trained and need to be available several weekdays a month during the school year. Volunteers must provide their own transportation. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information, call 572-0700.
Elder Abuse
If you are 60 or older and are being hurt by someone who should be caring, you are not alone. If you are suffering from abuse, mistreatment or neglect at the hands of family members or someone who is living with you, help is available. The NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers counseling, legal advocacy and support services to seniors in need of help. All services are free and confidential. Call 542-0404. The Coalition is a member agency of the Community Chest of Port Washington, Garden City, Community Fund, United Community Fund of Great Neck and United Way of LI.
Epilepsy Foundation
Located at 506 Stewart Ave., Garden City (739-7733) the following is offered:
•Free Puppet Show on Seizure Disorder. A free children’s program on epilepsy using the internationally acclaimed “Kids on the Block” troupe of puppets to public and private elementary schools. These shows are appropriate for the 3rd and 4th grades levels but can be tailored to your needs. Programs are also available for junior and senior high classes. Help us foster a climate of acceptance, understanding and compassion in our schools for all. Call Janet Romeo, ext. 145.
•Support Groups. Do you have seizures? Are you having difficulty with jobs, relationships, etc.? Are you isolating from your family and friends? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, we have group for you. Call Irene Rodgers, CSW, ext. 415.
Exhibits
•The Molloy College Art Gallery at the Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, will present the work of the LI Black Artists Association through May 1. This exhibition includes over 40 paintings, drawings, watercolors, collages and mixed media, photographs and sculptures. Call the Molloy College Art Gallery 678-5000, ext. 6549 or the Barnes Gallery 538-4503.
•The Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, Room 140 of the Nassau Community College Center Building, is running its annual competition and exhibition of works by students from the NCC Art Department. The exhibition runs through June 30. The juried competition includes painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphic designs and mixed media work. The pieces were chosen by the NCC Firehouse Art Gallery Committee, which consists of Art Department professors.
Free/Low Cost Health Insurance
The residents of communities served by Mercy Medical Center will have the opportunity to apply for free or low cost health insurance for children, families and adults up to age 64 on the first Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. in Mercy’s Main Lobby. Staff from Catholic Charities of LI will assist you and our children applying for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid Health Insurance Programs. The bi-lingual enrollers will screen adults for income eligibility for the state’s health insurance program Family Health Plus. Children are eligible for Child Health Plus. These programs cover medical check-ups, hospitalization, emergency care, prescriptions, vision and dental care.
Help for Seniors
Are you a senior who would like help paying for your Medicare benefits and prescription drugs? Free assistance is only a phone call away if you qualify for extra help because of limited income. There may be a way to alleviate some of the cost of Medicare – deductibles and coinsurance, Part B premiums, prescription drug plans (Part D). Reducing monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments, aiding with coverage gaps (the doughnut hole). To learn more call a LIS/HHS (Low Income Subsidy from US Dept. of HHS) counselor from Family & Children’s, a community of caring. 485-3425, ext. 222.
Midlife Crisis…or…Midlife Opportunity?
Join a group for women given by women and discuss issues facing women during midlife. Sample topics include: menopause (myths and reality), career/educational opportunities, family issues, i.e., empty nest syndrome, multitasking, caring for elderly parents, relationships, personal health & well-being, i.e., makeovers and many others. Guest speakers included. The 90-minute educational/therapeutic group sessions will be held one evening per week for $10 per session at the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic located in the Saltzman Community Services Center of Hofstra University in Hempstead. Groups forming. Call 463-5234 for further details.
You Have Options!
In 1982 Options for Community Living, Inc., was established to help respond to the need for supportive housing for people living with mental illness. As the Mental Health Residential Program continued to expand, Options began serving homeless families as an emergency shelter provider in 1990. A few years later, Options opened a comprehensive case management and housing program for Long Islanders with HIV/AIDS. A small not-for-profit organization with humble beginnings has since grown to serve over 800 individuals and families with special needs across Long Island. With offices in Hempstead, Smithtown and Riverhead, help is easily accessible. For more information or to offer support call 631-361-9020. Visit www.optionscl.org.
