Catholic Social Thought:
Friday, June 25
Chinese Auction/
Kosher Chinese Luncheon:
Sunday, June 27
Defensive Driving:
Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 19
Healthy Hempstead 5K Run and Walk-A-Thon
The event is set to begin at 9 a.m. with the five-kilometer (3.1 miles) run and walk. All proceeds from this event will go toward the Hempstead High School Scholarship Fund. The race will begin in the parking lot of the Rosa Parks Hempstead Transit Center, between Jackson St. and W. Columbia St. After the race, there will be a health fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To participate you must preregister by June 18 to avoid long lines the day of the race. The registration fee is $15 in advance: $20 day of the race. On-site registration will run from 8 to 9 a.m. on June 19. For more information or to request a registration form, visit Village Hall or call 489-3400.
Irish American Society
Monthly Ceili at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Music provided by Pete Kelly’s Ceili Band. Donation $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for reservations.
Wednesday, June 23
Free Workshop for Breast Cancer Patients
Fashion Solutions: Embracing Your Sense of Style. Learn to use fashion to balance any breast asymmetry following breast cancer treatments. Whether they have undergone a lumpectomy, mastectomy, radiation or even reconstructive surgery, participants will be taught ways to use draping techniques and how to identify the best silhouettes for their body types. They will learn how to utilize what’s already in their closet and what to look for when shopping to find the best pieces for their personal style. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Adelphi University. Sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Preregistration is required. Call 877-4325.
Friday, June 25
Catholic Social Thought
The Nassau Community College Center for Catholic Studies invites the community to a two-day conference called Catholic Social Thought, Social Science and Social Policy: III. The conference, which will consist of 15 different presentations, will take place on June 25 beginning at 7 p.m. and June 26 beginning at 8:45 a.m. in the College Center Building, Garden City. Among the presentations offered will be those on “Catholic Secondary and Elementary School Education,” “The Regensburg Address of Pope Benedict XVI,” “A Catholic Reflection on the Environment” and “Catholic Critiques of Evolutionary Biology and Psychology and Systems and Exchange Theories.” Presenters include Monsignor Robert Batule, Dr. Marie George, Piero Tozzi, Esq., and Adrian Calderone, Esq. Call 572-7472.
Sunday, June 27
Chinese Auction/Kosher Chinese Luncheon
To be held at Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., Hempstead, at 1 pm. Reservations payable to Sisterhood, Congregation Beth Israel, for $20, Attn: J. Goldman before June 22. Raffles will be used to bid on gifts. Participation in auction not required, if luncheon only is desired. Further info, call 489-1818 or 489-7275.
Irish American Society
Monthly Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Music provided by Tommy Goodwin and Sharon. Donation $15. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080 for reservations.
Monday, June 28
Free Workshop for Breast Cancer Patients
Guided Imagery and Meditation. The power of the mind to influence the body is quite remarkable. The imagination can be directed to relieve pain, speed healing, create calm and stimulate body changes. Research shows that this interactive approach can help reduce symptoms and affect the overall outcome of many therapies. Participants will explore their “inner world” while experiencing this deep relaxing meditation and guided imagery encounter. With Lynne Fain, MA, LCSW, psychotherapist and educator trainer, is certified in interactive guided imagery. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Adelphi University. Sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Preregistration is required. Call 877-4325.
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 members 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:
•June 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 13 and 14 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•July 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 19 and 26 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•July 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Breast Cancer Support Groups
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however preregistration is required. All groups meet at the Adelphi University School of Social Work. For information or to sign up, call Sandi Kafenbaum 877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline 800-877-8077:
•For Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer. An evening group will meet weekly for eight weeks on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 pm, tentatively beginning on June 21.
•For Women with Breast Cancer. A daytime group will meet weekly for eight weeks on Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m., tentatively beginning on June 21.
•Young Women with Breast Cancer. An evening group will meet weekly for eight weeks on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., tentatively beginning on June 22.
For Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer. An afternoon group will meet weekly for eight weeks on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3 pm.
•The Close Knit Group, a support and handicraft group (knitting, crocheting and/or sewing) for women with breast cancer. This daytime group meets monthly on Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on July 13 and Aug. 3.
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.
Board 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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
