Car Seat Check – Saturday, May 21
Retro Fitness One-Year – Saturday, May 21
Family Picnic – Sunday, May 22
Saturday, May 21
Free Car Seat Safety Check
Sponsored by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R-Merrick) from 9 a.m. to noon at John Burns Park (front west parking lot), 4990 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. Officials from the NC Traffic Safety Board will be performing free safety seat inspections to make sure that drivers have their children’s car seats properly installed and secured. Appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. To schedule an appointment, call Senator Fuschillo’s office a882-0630.
RetroFitness One-Year Celebration
In celebration of the one year anniversary, local owner, Holly Wallman, has invited America’s Next Great Trainer, who’s mission is to educate, empower and transform kids through exercise, health, fitness and proper nutrition, to the RetroFitness (1039 Route 109, E. Farmingdale) to present a youth empowerment and fitness demonstrations. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, several local public officials will be in attendance to help RetroFitness celebrate. There will be a live DJ, free refreshments and giveaways, including the chance to win more than $1,000 in prizes and a free one year membership to the gym.
Sunday, May 22
Family Picnic
The Knights of Pythias is celebrating its 147 anniversary with a family picnic. The public is invited, all ages. 7 p.m. at Eisenhower Park, Parking Field #5, Holly Picnic grounds. $10 per person; $20 for family of four. Open to the public. All you can eat. Games, raffles. Bring lawn chairs, sports equipment. Contact Ed Winters 489-3797 or Robert Banks 631-327-2960 for more information. Join the Knights and have lots of fun. Let your friends and family know about this/
Monday, May 23
LI Teen Freedom Presents Freedom Awards
Guest speaker: Leah Darrow (America’s Top Model TV show). 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at David & Busters 261 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale. Free admission. Dinner and game card included. Door prizes and raffles. Must RSVP w/student and parent/guardian names. Call 804-4820 or email:vcorbett@optonline.net.
Runners Group Kick Off Workshop
In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Physical Solutions has organized a Runners Group to train for the Cow Harbor 10K Race in Northport. The group will kick-off with a workshop at 8 p.m. at 1211 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, which will cover the running course, proper nutrition, running pitfalls, injuries and more. Light refreshments will be served. Runners group and workshop are free. Email Marilyn at mpignataro@physicalsolutionsli.com or call her at 576-5751.
Tuesday, May 24
LI Chrysanthemum Society
Farmingdale Chapter. The guest speaker is Farmingdale’s own Professor Gary Brown, Ph.D. of Farmingdale State College. Dr. Brown will be speaking on botany and entomology as they relate to growing exhibition chrysanthemums. 7 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, Merritts Rd. (meeting rooms downstairs). The meeting is open to all Long Islanders who want to learn more about plants, insects, their interrelation and the art of growing giant mums.
The Transition Network
Mix and Mingle with TTN/LI members and learn more about this vital organization. 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. Whether you are interested in becoming a member and want to learn more about TTN/LI, or are currently a member, the place to be is The Huntington Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Rd. (Route 110), Melville, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP to Dale Davis – xdaledavisx@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 28
Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale/Pancake Breakfast
Held by the Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (corner of Grant Ave.), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. All types of new and used items will be for sale, including household goods, jewelry, wooden roses, toys and new designer children’s clothing. The youth of the church will also be sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., offering pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and tea for $5 adults; $2.50 children under 10 years old. All monies raised will support Church and mission projects.
Wednesday, June 1
Rebuilding Together, LI
The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Rd. (one quarter mile south of Hempstead Tpke. (Route 24) (249-9090). Rebuilding Together is a non-sectarian volunteer organization that repairs homes for low-income families. For further information, call 541-7322.
Sunday, June 5
Polo Begins at Bethpage State Park
The New York State Office of Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that Country Farms Polo will begin hosting competitive polo matches, open to the public, at Bethpage State Park’s Polo Field in Farmingdale. Bring a lunch while enjoying the excitement of watching some of the top polo players from around the world. You can view polo matches from the grandstand or bring a blanket for sideline grass viewing. Glass items, pets, and alcohol are not permitted. Matches take place every Sunday at 3 p.m. beginning June 5 and continuing through October. Polo matches are free, however the Park’s Vehicle Use Fee of $8 is in effect. For more information call Country Farms Polo at 631-345-9585.
Upcoming Events
Annual Hagedorn Golf Classic
The Hagedorn Little Village School of Seaford will hold its 20th annual golf classic at the Sands Point Golf Club in Sands Point on Monday, June 20. Contact Maureen McEwreath or Clara Gewirtz 520-6000 for more information.
Northside Elementary School Alumni/Faculty 50-Year Reunion
The celebration has been set for Friday, June 10 at 4 p.m. The school reached its 50-year anniversary on Feb. 14. In addition to the traditional “Northside Birthday Party” held annually by the faculty and PTA for current students each February, a special program and reception will take place this year for the adult alumni and former and present faculty in June. Following student dismissal on June 10, a commemorative program will be held in Bicentennial Hall at the school. The ceremony will recognize Rosalie B. Samuels as the honored guest for her outstanding leadership and for the achievements that helped make Northside a special school. Self-guided tours of the school will follow. A reception at Stuart Thomas Manor will be held later in the evening for Northside alumni, who graduated from high school by 2000 as well as for former and present faculty and staff. Admission will be by prepaid ticket. Relatives and friends of the Northside alumni are asked to share the message about the event. For more information email: jextract@aquaticsschool.com or call 868-0249.
Nursery School Summer Program
The Farmingdale United Methodist Nursery School is offering a summer program for three weeks, July 11 to 28. The classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Call 293-9078.
Ongoing Events
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Life Society is a community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. All welcome. RSVP is requested but not required. For information and other locations and times, call Ben Thomas 398-4994:
•Every first Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
Weekly Events
•Bingo every Monday to support Deborah Hospital. 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 Pam 631-730-8021.
•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.
•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.
•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, 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 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 1st, 2nd, 4th Mondays of every month at 7:30 p.m. (except legal holidays) in the Community Center in Allen Park, 101 Motor Ave. Check our calendar of events at www.islandphotogroup.com or call 516-450-LENS.
