Tribute to WWII:
Saturday, May 14
Pet Blessing:
Sunday, May 15
The Transition Network:
Tuesday, May 17
Saturday, May 14
Tribute to WWII
May 14 and 15 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. The program – a departure from the village’s usual mission of interpreting local 19th-century history – includes WWII re-enactors, displays of uniforms, equipment and military vehicles, and tactical demonstrations. Call 572-8400.
Sunday, May 15
Pet Blessing
Temple Beth Elohim, 926 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, is holding a Pet Blessing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pets must be on a leash or crated at all times Temple Beth Elohim is not responsible for the action of outside pets. Pets must be under control at all times (caged or leashed appropriately). Pets must be current on vaccinations, be sociable with other animals, adults and children. Pets must be comfortable in a loud and festive environment. Pets must be at least 4 months old since younger animals have weak or no immune systems. Call 694-4544.
Monday, May 16
Woman’s Empowerment and Support Group
Discover the amazing woman you really are. Through guided visualization, discussion, art and experiential exercises learn to connect with your true power and unlimited potential and increase your levels of faith, trust, peace, and harmony. Gain tools you can useto be more powerful and confident. 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Preregistration required by May 14. Fee – $40 per session. To register or for more info call Nanci Deutsch 897-0649.
Tuesday, May 17
The Transition Network
Are you retired or about to be? Want to make new friends, enjoy new activities and have lots of fun? Join The Transition Network’s “Connect Now” event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Somerset Gardens, 150 Sunnyside Blvd. Admission is free. RSVP to mdelprad@optonline.net. TTN is a community of women 50 and forward who join forces as they navigate the many transitions from where they are now to whatever is next.
Thursday, May 19
Defensive Driving
Sponsored by the Community Center of Plainview-Old Bethpage and the N.Y.S.P. State approved for insurance and point reduction. May 19 and 26 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.
NAMI LI Regional Council
Meeting at 7 p.m. at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., Lecture Room (lower level). Call 694-7327 or 367-1893. Subject: Kendra’s Law explained by experts. An Overview of the Nassau County Mental Health Court Program. An Alternative to Incarceration. Speakers: Maura Gordon, MPA, LMSW, overseer Mental Health Court, and Jacqueline Rosenblum, assistant district attorney.
Saturday, May 21
Giant Community Yard Sale
Thinking of having a yard sale? Why not have it in a highly visible location? Good Shepherd Church, 3434 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, is hosting a giant, huge, bigger than you could imagine, Community Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raindate May 28. $30 per space. Only 100 spaces available. Call 731-2314 for an application and leave a message.
Fundraising Carnival
The 4th Annual Sunrise Day Camp Carnival will be held at 61 Birchwood Ct. West, Syosset, from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 22
All Breed Dog Show
Hosted by the LI Kennel Club at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Auxiliary Field, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. Doors open at 8 a.m. Featured at the event: breed judging, rally and obedience competition, breed showcase, demonstration by the U.S. Police Canine Association, vendors, cake for everyone before Best in Show competition. For more information call 378-9081 or roxiethedoxie@aol.com. Admission $8 per adult; $4 for children and seniors.
Track and Field Day Event
The Plainview-Old Bethpage SEPTA and Athletic Booster Club announce their Fourth Annual SEPTA/Booster Community Track and Field Day. This special free event for SEPTA’s families features field events organized by the POBJFKHS Varsity Track coaches and athletes. SEPTA families with school aged children grades K-12 are invited to enjoy a day of relays, challenges, skills training, T-shirts and medals for all participating children and a spectacular Booster Club Bar-B-Que. Parents are invited to meet, mingle and enjoy. The event will be held from noon until 2 p.m. at the POB JFK High School Track, 50 Kennedy Dr., Plainview. Contacts: Carol Meschkow at ccpobc1@aol.com or Kathy Rea at cotrea@gmail.com. In the event of rain, cancellation will be posted on the following websites: www.Stratfordroadpta.com or www.pobsepta.homestead.com.
Upcoming Events
Love Never Dies
Robert E. Hansen, psychic medium, brings his Love Never Dies program to the Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Dr., Plainview, on Monday, June 13. A complimentary dessert buffet will be available at 7 p.m. and the program will run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Robert will share with the audience his gift of psychic communication with loved ones who have crossed to the other side. Tickets are $35 each. Order by phone 516-938-8610, ext. 101.
Family Wellness Center
Located at 641- B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499. The following events are offered:
•May 14: Dinner Talk – Live Free of Pain and Stress: Discover a life free of back and neck pain, herniated disks, sciatica and more. Learn why doctors, chiropractors and therapists recommend this all natural spinal rejuvenation therapy. Free. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at LaFamiglia Restaurant, 641Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to RSVP.
•May 18, 25: Creating Extraordinary Mind and Body Wellness: 8:00 – 9:00 pm. Learn all about this extraordinarily gentle method that literally resolves all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your body and mind. Learn how this care helps resolve a variety of acute and chronic stress conditions and live with much more peace, passion, authenticity, and great health. Lecture and demonstration given by Dr. Michael Berlin. Call 822-8499 for more information.
•May 19: May Healing Circle encourages balance of body, mind and spirit. This is done through a natural energy healing and relaxation technique involving light touch. This treatment is very powerful yet gentle for all ages and participants report increased pain relief and energy, reduced anxiety and stress and more. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. $15. Light refreshments to follow.
•May 19: Dinner Talk – Live Free of Pain and Stress. Discover a life free of back and neck pain, herniated disks, sciatica and more. Learn why doctors, chiropractors and therapists recommend this all natural spinal rejuvenation therapy. Free. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at LaFamiglia Restaurant, 641 Old Country Rd., Plainview.
•May 24: Club Mom – Raising Mature, Focused, Empowered, and Healthy Children Naturally. Is your child too rambunctious, unfocused, angry or shy? Or does he/she have trouble concentrating, have any unexplained or unresolved neurological symptoms, on the Spectrum, or have ADD or ADHD? Come hear Dr. Michael Berlin, one of only a few Network Practitioners in the world, speak about an amazing breakthrough treatment that gently and permanently resolves stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from the body and mind; and dramatically improves the health of the nervous system. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Club Mom, 601 W. Jericho Tpke., Huntington. Call at 631-659-3939 to reserve a seat. Club Mom members are free; nonmembers $15.
Weekly Events
•Family Support Group, an ongoing support group for those who have family members or other loved ones with mental illness. Meets on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd. The fee is $5 per family. In addition to verbal support, the group presents guest lecturers, workshops, education programs and holds social events. For information call 822-6111.
•Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Chorus welcomes new members. Meetings are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the choral room of POB Middle School. All voices are needed and no experience is necessary. Rehearsals run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information call 931-4377 or 935-6243.
•Ideal Health Business Presentation. Unprecedented ground floor opportunity to earn $2 to $5K per month within six months then more. Free. Every Monday at 8 p.m. at The Family Wellness Center 641-B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499 to register.
•Bible Study Classes. Free weekly classes on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd. No prior knowledge required. Beginners welcome. Call 349-1966.
•Young Adult Drug Addiction Group offered by the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Community Program, 950 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Suite 102. For people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol-free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 822-4060. All inquiries are confidential.
•Calling All Seniors. Why be bored at home? Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call 571-9910.
•POB Senior Citizen Club meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in the All-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Avenue School, 85 Jamaica Ave. For information call 937-6424. The club offers trips, cruises, parties, social and line dancing, art courses for all levels, craft classes, card games, bingo, horseracing, yoga, education programs, etc. Members must be 60 years or older, residing in the POB S.D. are eligible. Bring school tax bill as proof of residency. Dues is $15. New members welcome.
Monthly Events
•Speak Easy: A Toastmasters Club. Can help you conquer your fear of public speaking. In Bethpage, Northrop Grumman Toastmasters meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:45 p.m. in Northrop Grumman Building 5, South Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage. Call Brian 346-7516.
•Meet the Doctors. Focusing on education, Premiere OBGYN will sponsor a Meet the Doctors program on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 79 Froelich Farm Blvd., Woodbury. Women who are planning a pregnancy or are already expecting can join Drs. Prince, Brooks and Flynn and have their questions answered on conception and a safe pregnancy.
•The LI Psoriasis Network Meetup Group will get together in the second floor In-Service Classroom of North Shore University at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd., on the first Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. No cost. More information is available at http://psoriasis.meetup.com/24/
•Alzheimer’s Support Group. Are you a caregiver who would like to share your experience with others? There is strength in knowing you are not alone. Join this support group at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the Adult Day Health Care Program Room at the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 378 Syosset-Woodbury Rd., Woodbury. Call Sheldon Rybak, RCSW/ACSW 622-7770.
•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.
•Golf for Singles Adults, a group of 50 + single seniors meet the third Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sunnyside Blvd., Exit 46 off the LIE, Plainview. For info call 942-4228. The group plays on courses, mostly in Suffolk on the weekends as well as during the week.
•Italian Culture Society at Farmingdale meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, Motor Ave. Italian lessons are given by a native Italian teacher. For lessons in Italian come early at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments are served – ample parking. 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.
