Local Choirs to Join for Holiday Carols – Sunday, December 12
Prostate Cancer Support Groups – Monday, December 13
Defensive Driving – Wednesday, December 15
Sunday, December 12
Local Choirs to Join For Holiday Carols
Candlelight lessons and carols will be held at St. Kilian Church, 485 Conklin St., at 4 p.m. It will feature the combined choirs of St. Kilian Catholic Church, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Farmingdale.
Monday, December 13
Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Integrated Medical Foundation has announced the November and December dates for its free prostate cancer support groups as part of its mission to improve healthcare through patient education and community outreach. All services are free. Visit www.imfcares.com. Call Stephanie Feirsen 631-247-0100 to register for a prostate cancer support group. 6:30 p.m. at 532 Broadhollow Rd., Melville.
Wednesday, December 15
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. Dec. 15 and 22 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Plainview Middle School, Central Park Rd. To register call 1-516-495-4786. There is a connection problem in some areas of Nassau County. You must dial 1-516 first even if that is your area code.
Thursday, December 16
Story Time
A teacher from Discoveries School in Massapequa will be having Story Time at Borders, 231 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale, in the children’s section, from 11 a.m. to noon. This is a free event and open to the public. Any questions should be directed to Joan Duncan at Borders 631-752-0194 or Toni at info@discoveriesschool.com.
Saturday, December 18
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
BounceU of Farmingdale, 101 Carolyn Blvd., will be holding its second Annual “Cookies & Cocoa with Santa” event. There will be a few different opportunities to tell Santa what you want this Christmas. Sessions will be held Dec. 18: 9:30 to 10:50 a.m., 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. and Dec. 19: 9:30 to 10:50 a.m., 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Participants will also get to enjoy the fun of BounceU’s awesome inflatable structures. BounceU is providing this joy-filled event at only $10 per child, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Marines’ “Toys for Tots” Foundation. Call 631-777-5867.
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:
•Dec. 13: 7 p.m. work session
•Dec. 20: 6 p.m. work session
•Dec. 27: no meeting
•Jan. 3: 6 p.m. work session
•Jan. 10: 7 p.m. work session
Weekly Events
•Bingo every Monday and some Saturdays to support the Arthritis Foundation LI Chapter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:15 p.m. at 110 Bingo Hall, 585 Broadhollow Rd., Melville. Call Jennie 631-427-8272.
•Free Support Group for divorced or separated meets every Monday except holidays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St Kilian’s RC Church Parish Center (basement), 485 Conklin St. (Route 24). Widowed welcome as well. All singles needing support. Call 516-753-0923 or Lyn.StKilian@Yahoo.com.
•Do You Speak Yinglish? The Yiddish Club allows individuals of varying language abilities to speak “Yinglish,” a combination of Yiddish and English. Read, speak and tell stories related to Yiddish experiences. Meets every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445.
•Caregiver Support Group offered by the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation at Brandywine Senior Living at Huntington Terrace, 70 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. This professionally facilitated group meets on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and allows participants opportunities to share feelings and strategies related to caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Call 767-6856 and speak with group facilitator, Alana Rosenstein, LMSW, before attending for the first time. Those who are financially able are asked to contribute $10 to the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation for each session they attend.
•Senior Pops Orchestra. If you love good music and play the violin, cello, viola or bass, join the Senior Pops Orchestra. Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Sweet Hollow Hall, West Hills County Park, Melville. Call 414-1831 for travel directions. For information call 795-1706.
•Storytime every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 231 Airport Plaza. Call 631-752-0194.
•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 on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Melville. Call 631-692-0986. $10.
Monthly Events
•Island Photo Group, a group of photographers working together to advance each other’s photographic skills and to be an exciting force in photographic education on LI. Meets 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. Call 986-4976 or 753-0654.
•Farmingdale Columbiettes #2204 welcomes new members. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Farmingdale Knights of Columbus Hall #2204, 1 Morton St. (off Route 109 behind 7-11). This wonderful Catholic women’s organization is based on charity and would love for you to join. If interested in hearing more contact Ginny 631-619-6963 or email Lyn at lyn.stkilian@yahoo.com.
•Farmingdale Knights of Columbus meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 8 p.m. at 1 Morton St. (off 109). New members always welcome. Call 1-631-755-2204.
•Farmingdale American Legion, Hugh C. Newman Post #449 for those who have served in the Armed Forces during various wars and conflicts such as WWII, Korea, Viet Nam and the Gulf War. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at VFW Post #516, 635 Main St., at 8:15 p.m. Call Commander Thomas Taylor 752-9613.
•Italian Culture Society at Farmingdale meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, Motor Ave. For lessons in Italian come early at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served. For private lessons call Francesca at 249-4543.
•Central Oyster Bay Democratic Club (COBDC) meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community room at Ellsworth Allen Park, Motor Ave., Farmingdale. All are welcome to attend. The club serves the communities of Plainview, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Massapequa Park and Massapequa. For more information email centoysterbaydems@gmail.com or attend a meeting.
•Farmingdale AARP Chapter 3967 welcomes new members, offers senior information, entertainment and Bingo at meetings which are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library. Call Ann Derasmo 631-694-2371.
•Green Living Seminars, a series hosted by Starflower Experiences at 7 p.m. at the Melville Branch of the Half Hollow Hills Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Rd., on the second Thursday of each month except July and August. Call 938-6152.
•Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday. Call 731-2488.
•Italian Genealogical Group meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month from September to June at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethpage Library, 50 Powell Ave., Bethpage. Free. Call 631-931-3907. Free.
•Earthwalk conducted by the staff of Starflower Experiences on the first Sunday of every other month at 2 p.m. A light touch of nature on an unusual and enjoyable walk. For adults and children 9 and up. Meet at Sweet Hollow Hall in West Hills County Park, Melville. Fee of $2.50 per person. Call 938-6152 to sign up and for directions.
Ongoing Programs
Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center
A social day care program offering socialization and stimulation to persons 60 and over. The caring staff provides innovative activities for those who can no longer attend regular senior centers because of physical and/or mental impairment. It also affords respite to caregivers allowing them valued time to devote to matters of home or personal needs. This interfaith service meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. Support groups are also held once a month on Wednesdays. Call 293-8928.
Free Educational Services
Free courses and academic advice is available to economically and educationally disadvantages adults. The LI Educational Opportunity Center offers programs leading to employment in a variety of fields as well as entrance to college. The LIEOC has satellite units in many areas. Call the unit located at Hooper Hall, Farmingdale State College, at 631-434-3740 for further information.
Exhibit
The Briarcliffe College series, “A Living Classroom,” introduces students to the artistic process and professional exhibition setting. In this context, Gallery Director Karyn Cernera Bush and Chief Curator Beth Giacummo organized a hands-on series of workshops for graphic design students with guest artist Anthony Ingrisano entitled “Let Me Sleep On It.” The workshops will be held in tandem with an exhibition – open to the general public – of his drawings through Dec. 17. The public is also invited to attend a reception and talk by the artist on Dec. 15 at the Briarcliffe College Art Gallery, 1055 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 15. Visitor hours; Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free public parking and admission to exhibition and reception. Call 918-3600.
Farmingdale State College Offers Free Instruction
In college preparation including: English, reading, math, biology and chemistry, preGED/College Prep. reading and math; business education including: word processing and computer literacy; health care programs, nurse assistant training, clinical training given in area nursing homes, phlebotomy, high school equivalency, English for international students, adult basic education and more. Come in today! Farmingdale State College, Hooper Hall. Call 420-2280. Financial eligibility required. Course offerings may vary according to unit EEO/AA.
At the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center
Located at 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445 for information on the following:
•Learning the Torah and Haftorah Trops on Mondays at 7 p.m. Instructor Rabbi Alan Lavin. This is a practical course for those who can read Hebrew to learn how to participate more easily at services and lead prayers. The course is open to all men and women.
•Beginners Hebrew course, sponsored by Hadassah, will be held at on Mondays at 7 p.m. Instructor Murray Zwerling. For those who would like to learn or improve their basic Hebrew reading.
•Introduction to Jewish Prayer on Mondays at 8:15 p.m. Text: To Pray as a Jew by Rabbi Haim Donnin. Instructor Rabbi Alan Lavin. The course is designed for those who would like to learn the history, meaning and structure of the siddur.
•Sisterhood Book Club – If you have an interest in reading, the Sisterhood Book Club is for you. Join other women to discuss interesting books. Call the synagogue office for more information about the Book Club and Sisterhood events.
Adults and Children With Learning Disabilities
ACLD, a private not-for-profit agency, is offering individual and family counseling for the primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Support groups are available for parents and siblings and new groups for senior parents, parents of transitioning high school students as well as a group for parents who have a developmental disability. Groups are held during day and evening hours and will be facilitated by a social worker at 807 South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Florence Horne 822-0028, ext. 167.
Nursery School Registration
Farmingdale United Methodist Nursery School is accepting registrations for the 2010 school year for its two, three or five day a.m. and p.m. classes for children 18 months through pre-K. The school provides a stimulating environment where emphasis is placed on the individual child’s natural growth and needs and attention concentrated on broadening mental, emotional, social and physical development in a nurturing atmosphere that enables young people to grow through Christian living experiences and learn respect and concern for themselves and others. Children are exposed to a variety of paint, chalk, dough, cutting, coloring, writing, music, books, story time, cooking, play group, computer and other activities in addition to outdoor and indoor large motor activities and walking distance field trips. For class schedules and information on early registration/payment discounts, all available on a first-come first-served basis, visit the school at 407 Main St. (at Grant Ave.) or call Diane A. Mormino 293-9078.
