Art in the Park – Saturday, September 25
Private Practice Group – Sunday, September 26
Over 50 Fair – Sunday, September 26
Saturday, September 25
Art in the Park Outdoor Show/Sale
Bring your paintings, photography, sculptures, watercolors, pastels and drawings – display them on the beautiful Village Green, Main St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded. For questions/information contact Dolores Cianciabella 631-694-5145, Veronica Jones 391-0946 or Catherine Bongiorno 694-3187. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of Farmingdale. Supported by the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. Applications can be downloaded by going to www.farmingdalevillage.com and clicking on the Community Events tab. Rain date Sept. 26.
Sunday, September 26
Private Practice Group
The National Association of Social Workers Private Practice Group invites all mental health professionals in Suffolk and Nassau who are in private practice or contemplating it to join them for networking and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Huntington Terrace/Brandywine, 70 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. Free but advance registration required. Call Linda Himberger, LCSW, 631-421-4953.
The 2010 Over 50 Fair
From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Melville Marriott, 1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Melville. The fair is dedicated to bringing together individuals, vendors, businesses, and nonprofit organizations with consumers age 50+. In over 70 exhibitor spaces, merchants will sell a variety items – including jewelry, skincare and weight loss products – along with offering information about volunteer and business opportunities. Speaker rooms offer a host of classes in, among other things, yoga, pilates, self-defense, Zumba, long-term care insurance, improving your financial situation, nutrition and elder care. Arthur Murray Dance Centers will be doing a dance demonstration and provide instruction in Latin and Ballroom Dancing. Ms. NY Senior America 2010, Elisabeth Zamarelli, and Ms. Senior America 2009-2010, Gail King, will speak. Janice Davis, author of A Kid, A Grown Up, and A Travel Bug, will discuss traveling with your children and grandchildren, followed by a book sale/signing. Tickets are available for $6 in advance online; $8 at the door (includes NYS sales tax). Veterans free.
Tuesday, September 28
Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Group
Meetings for Young Widows/Widowers. Weekly Tuesday meetings today through Nov. 16 at The CHS of LI Office Building, 245 Old Country Rd., Melville, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information or to register contact the Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Department 631-465-6262.
Wednesday, September 29
Psychic Medium Robert Hansen
Nationally recognized psychic medium Robert Hansen will be featured at a fundraiser organized by The Knights of Columbus, Bethpage, starting at 6:30pm. The event will be held at Hartigan Manor, 517 Central Ave., Bethpage. Special gift baskets have been donated by several local sponsors. This event will benefit several very worthy charities in the community including: Wounded Warriors, Catholic War Veterans, Children of Hope, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Make A Wish Foundation. To make reservations call 670-7777 or email groucho13@optonline.net to reserve your seat.
Thursday, September 30
Old Thyme Country Fair
View the beauty of autumn flowers and shrubs, exquisite and clever floral designs created by members of LI’s garden clubs, plus informative educational exhibits concerning local themes at the Old Thyme Country Fair Standard Flower Show sponsored by Second District Federated Garden Clubs of NYS. Old Thyme Country Fair Flower Show is part of the annual LI Fair which is held at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage (571-7600). The show and fair are open through Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee for the LI Fair is $12 adults; $8 children and seniors. There is no additional fee to see the Old Thyme Country Fair Flower Show. For more information about the Flower Show call Barbara Aiello 631-283-5228.
Friday, October 1
Farmingdale H.S. ’64 Reunion
“The Class of ‘64, Turns 64!” Birthday Bash Reunion at the Hilton, Melville. Oct. 1-3. $115. Call or e-mail Joan DiPaola Tutt at 631-283-1133 or joantuttseashell@ aol.com.
Saturday, October 2
Walk to Remember
Winthrop-University Hospital’s Perinatal Bereavement Team will host a Walk to Remember at 9 a.m. at Field 5 of Eisenhower Park. East Meadow. This event enables parents, relatives and friends who have lost a child due to pregnancy complications, stillbirth, early infant loss or fetal abnormalities to walk in remembrance of their loved one. In addition to the walk, the day includes a light breakfast, a candlelight memorial service and an opportunity for parents to share their memories with others as well as create a personal memory page for inclusion in Winthrop’s Memory Scrapbook. A donation of $15 per person is requested; children under 12 years of age free. The funds raised will support the work of Winthrop’s Perinatal Bereavement Team. For registration information or to make a donation contact Eileen Magri 663-2984 or send e-mail to: emagri@winthrop.org.
Sunday, October 3
Petie Memorial
From Yolanda Coulaz. Some of you knew him personally, some of you know him as the cover dog from the anthology For Loving Precious Beast or from my holiday greeting cards, or perhaps you know him from the numerous times I rambled on about that beautiful boy (beautiful inside as well as out). At the end of April he became very sick very fast, and within a week’s time we discovered he had a massive brain tumor, and we had to let him go. I found my pit bull Petie (or should I say he found me) on the streets of Farmingdale covered in scars and scabs. We quickly realized that he had been used as a bait dog since he couldn’t harm another dog, cat, squirrel, etc. My husband Roy and I were blessed with his company for almost 11 years He will truly be missed. There will be a memorial poetry reading for Petie at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library at 1:30 p.m. If the weather allows it will take place outdoors and friendly pets will be welcome. This reading will also be an anniversary celebration of the anthology.
Blessing of the Animals
At 10 a.m. at St. Thomas’ Church, 298 Conklin Ave. All are welcome with or without pets.
Monday, October 4
Farmingdale Columbiettes #2204
Will be having their next meeting at 7 p.m. at the Farmingdale Knights of Columbus Hall #2204, 1 Morton St. (off Rte 109 behind 7-11). This wonderful organization is Catholic and based on charity would love for you to join them. If interested come a little before the meeting or contact Ginny for more information 631-619-6963. You may also email: lyn.stkilian@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Events
Village of Farmingdale Meetings
Meetings take place at the Village Hall. Call 249-0093 for more information on the following work session meetings:
•Sept. 27: 7 p.m. work session
•Oct. 4: 7 pm. work session. 8 p.m. BOT meeting
•Oct. 12: no meeting
•Oct. 18: 5 p.m. work session
•Oct. 25: 7 p.m. work session
Weekly Events
•Bingo every Monday and some Saturdays there is a Bingo Game to support the Arthritis Foundation LI Chapter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:15 p.m. Bingo takes place at110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, across from Harrows. Come to bingo and enjoy a night of fun and good times, while supporting a great cause! Call Jennie 631-427-8272.
•Free Support Group for divorced or separated meets every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St Kilian’s Church Parish Center, 485 Conklin St (Route 24). Widowed and never married welcome as well. All singles needing support. Call 753-0923.
•Therapeutic Movement Group. Bodies in Motion is a therapeutic movement group for children ages 5 to 1 who need that extra special attention to promote coordination, strength, balance, fine and gross motor skills, social skills, attention and focusing. This group meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at Hot Shots Xtremes Gymnastics Center, second floor, 127 B. Carmans Rd., Farmingdale. Call 631-249-3127 or 631-249-3126. Email: kidsjumpstart@yahoo.com. Facilitators are licensed therapists specializing in pediatrics.
•Overeaters Anonymous. Are you a compulsive overeater? Under eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. There is a meeting on Tuesdays on the corner of Salisbury Park Dr. and Carmans Rd., East Meadow, across from the firehouse from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Call for directions 997-4534. For information about the meeting call Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9 p.m.) or Ed 845-5423.
•The Hardscrabble Balladeers. Singers are wanted for the Hardscrabble Balladeers Adult Choral Group, now rehearsing at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Community Center of the Hardscrabble Apartment Complex, 404 Main St., Farmingdale. The performance season starts in September. Repertoire includes all popular standards, hymns and semi-classical numbers. Opportunities for soloists and small ensemble groups are available. Call Lou 586-8067 for additional information.
•Senior Pops Orchestra. If you love good music and play the violin, cello, viola or bass, come join the Senior Pops Orchestra. Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville (near Northern State Route 110). The “Pops” is a not-for-profit organization whose members enjoy getting together to make beautiful music. Call 414-1831 for travel directions. Further information call 795-1706.
•The Scrabble Club meets on Thursdays from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Plainedge Library, 1060 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. All ages. Scrabble players wanted. Call Judy 827-9506.
•Storytime every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 231 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale. Call 631-752-0194.
•The Relationship Journey, a group for widow, widowers, divorced and singles 45+. Meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 449 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Fee $7. Facilitated by TV talk show host of The Relationship Journey. Refreshments. Call 395-8303 for room location.
•Mastering Life – Conversations. Do you experience frustration in relationships, career, health, confidence? Conversations produces a permanent, positive shift in all areas of life. Led by Stefan Deutsch, human development expert. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Melville. Call 631-692-0986. $10.
•Clutterers Anonymous, a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets weekly on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., and also the 1st and 3rd Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. There are no dues or fees. For more information, email CLAWestbury@yahoo.com, call (866) 800-3881 or visit www.ClutterersAnonymous.net.
•Massapequa Ballroom Dance Society hosts a full-course hot buffet Dance Luncheon, open to the public, on Fridays from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Manor East Catering Hall, 201 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa. Dance to all your favorite music with a professional DJ. Singles area and couples. $15 donation. Call 718-332-7825 or email Dancezee@aol.com.
•Overeaters Anonymous. Are you a compulsive overeater? Under eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. There is a meeting on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Rose of Lima Church, 2 Bayview Ave., Massapequa. For information about the meeting call Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9 p.m.) or Ed 845-5423.
Monthly Events
•Island Photo Group, a talented group of dedicated photographers working together to advance each other’s photographic skills and to be an exciting force in photographic education on LI. They meet the first three Mondays of every month at 7:30 p.m. (except legal holidays) in the Community Center in Allen Park, 101 Motor Ave. in Farmingdale. For information contact 986-4976 or 753-0654 or email barlowephoto@yahoo.com or visit www.IslandPhotoGroup.org.
•Performance Poets Association. This talented troupe performs original poetry recitals on the third Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders Books, 231 Airport Plaza, Route 110, Farmingdale. Call Judith D’Ambrosio 579-2474.
•Farmingdale Knights of Columbus meeting at 8 p.m. at 1 Morton St. (off 109). New members always welcome. Call 1-631-755-2204. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
