Beginners Fitness Boot Camp:
Saturday, June 4
Vinyasa Flow Yoga:
Saturday, June 4
Author and Aspiring Author Event:
Wednesday, June 15
Saturday, June 4
Beginners Fitness Boot Camp
Strengthen and condition your body with light weights, resistance train, stretch and get your heart rate up. Try the class three times for free. 9 a.m. at Physical Solutions, 1211 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Call 576-5751 to register.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement,” meaning each movement and pose is done on an inhale or exhale. The emphasis will be on movement as well as stretching and holding poses, giving the class a cardio aspect. This can be modified for beginners and people with injuries. Try the class three times for free. 10:30 a.m. at Physical Solutions, 1211 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Call 576-5751 to register.
Saturday, June 11
Runners Group
Train with certified athletic trainer and tri-athlete, Steve Barell to run in the Cow Harbor 10K Race in Northport. First meet-up will be at 10 a.m. at the Bethpage High School track. Email mpignataro@physicalsolutionsli.com or call 576-5751 to register.
Monday, June 13
Love Never Dies
Robert E. Hansen, psychic medium, brings his Love Never Dies program to the Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Dr. 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.
Wednesday, June 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. June 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.
Author and Aspiring Author Event
Two Seminars: “Your Book Is Your Hook! Market Your Book, Get Published and Grow Your Sales” and “Public Speaking for Authors: The Gold Card of Marketing.” 6 to 8 p.m. at the American Heart Association, 125 East Bethpage Rd., Plainview. Limited seating. Preregistration $47. Contact Erica Prince 817-0222 or 484-2844 (msg.) or www.speakersnetworking.com.
Thursday, June 16
LI League to Abolish Cancer Event
Annual presentation of research grants for cutting edge cancer research. Hear about the latest research in: breast, kidney colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers and pediatric brain tumors. Doctors from area hospitals such as Stony Brook University Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Columbia University Cancer Center will receive grants and discuss their research. Sponsored by the LI League to Abolish Cancer. 7:30 p.m. at the Plainview Old-Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. Open meeting. All welcome. Call Evelyn 631-366-1332 or Lena 692-2809.
Saturday, June 18
An Enchanted Evening
Save the Children LI Council’s Annual Benefit and Auction. 7 to 10 p.m. at the Meadow Brook Club, Cedar Swamp Rd., Jericho. Festive dress. Call 516-367-1017 or 631-367-3268 for tickets and information or visit www.savethechildrenli.org.
Upcoming Events
Family Wellness Center
Located at 641- B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499. The following events are offered:
•June 5: The Plainview Community will participate in a “Community Wellness Day,” a day for Health, Safety, Environmental and Financial Awareness. This is a National event focusing on educating our community on important information critical to the total wellness to all residents. The KISS (kids in special services) has been chosen as the beneficiary of the event. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd. Admission is free. Contact Fern 822-8499 or msflew72@gmail.com.
•June 8, 15, 22, 29: Creating Extraordinary Mind and Body Wellness. 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. 8 to 9 p.m.
•June 8: 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.
•June 9: Free Introductory Night. Join Nanci Deutsch, L.C.S.W. and learn how you create your reality, what you can do to change your life and begin taking the steps to manifest your dreams. Learn how to increase your confidence and self-esteem, improve your relationships, feel more peace in your body and mind, and more. Through guided visualization, discussion and experiential exercises learn how to live your dreams and love your life. 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. For more information and to register, Call Nanci at 516-897-0649.
•June 16: June Healing Circle. The 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. $15. Light refreshments to follow. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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 third Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
•June 13 (and every second Monday of the month) at 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•July 6 (and every first Wednesday of the month) at 11 a.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
Vendors Wanted
St. Margaret’s Church, 1000 Washington Ave., Plainview, hosts its high-traffic 14th Annual Country Flea Market on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date Oct. 2). $45 single space, $80 double space. No admission fee. For information contact Lois Bisca 921-6867 or the church office 692-5268.
Weekly Events
•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. 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.
•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. 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
•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/
•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., Plainview. For info call 942-4228. The group plays on courses, mostly in Suffolk on the weekends as well as during the week.
• 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.
•Plainview Republican Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m., downstairs at the American Legion Hall, 115 Southern Pky. Connect with new friends and attend enjoyable events throughout the year. Everyone is welcome. Call Steve Joyce 644-0486.
•Introduction to Chemotherapy, a monthly information session for cancer patients who are beginning chemotherapy treatments. Family members are welcome. Refreshments served. Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Patient’s Lounge on 3-West at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd. Call Sharon Huff, RN, to register 719-2702.
•Cancer Survivors Support Group offered for survivors and their families at North Shore Hospital at Plainview, 888 Old Country Rd. The group is free and meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes all cancers. Call Barbara for further information 541-4673.
•LI Stock Traders Meetup Group held on the second Thursday of every month from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library auditorium, 999 Old Country Rd.
•Free Walk-In Stroke Support Group offered by Plainview Hospital every fourth Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. in Conference Rooms A and B, lower level, 888 Old Country Rd. Learn about risks, warning signs and treatments and hear medical specialists speak about the health issues concerning stroke and stroke prevention. Discuss experiences with others facing the same challenges seeking support, education and hope. For more information or to register, call Joy Harris 719-2411.
•Jewish War Veterans, Gieir-Levitt Post #655 invite all Jewish war veterans to join them at the Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., at 9 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Call Larry Sklar 942-3327. Come for a free breakfast.
Ongoing Programs
At Reflection Counseling Center
Located at 202 Terminal Dr. Call 576-3120 for information on the following:
•Adolescent Group for youth who are struggling with abstinence from alcohol or drugs. Group sessions focus on education, communication skills, relationships and self-esteem issues. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call for information on joining. All inquiries are confidential.
•Eating Disorder Treatment, a weekly group for anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating on Tuesdays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Sliding scale fee. Call to register.
•Parent Group for those parents struggling with their child’s use of alcohol and/or drugs. Group sessions focus on parenting and communication skills and education. The group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Call to register. All inquiries are confidential.
•Stop Smoking Program for substance abusers.
•Women’s Issues Group for women who are in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Group sessions focus on those issues of communication skills, relationships and self-esteem. All inquiries are confidential.
