Tony Award-Winning Play to Be Performed:
Saturday, June 11
Free Lyme Disease Lecture:
Tuesday, June 14
The Sorcerer:
Saturday, June 25
Saturday, June 11
Tony Award-Winning Play to Be Performed
The Homecoming, Harold Pinter’s most controversial and compelling play, is to be presented by The Ethical Players at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd., on June 11, 18, 15 at 8 p.m. and June 12, 19 at 2:30 p.m. Doors open half hour before the performances; seating is intimate and limited. There will be a discussion of the play for those who wish to stay afterward. Suggested donation $20. Call 741-7304.
Monday, June 13
Breast Cancer Paths to Wellness Program
Hatha Yoga for You. Yoga is an ancient science that teaches how to unite body, mind and spirit through the practice of movements and postures coordinated with breathing techniques. Yoga may help increase strength and flexibility, raise energy levels and promote peace of mind. Participants will learn gentle movements to free joints, yoga postures and adaptations, breathing techniques and guided relaxation. Instructor Jill de la Sota. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or firm blanket and bottled water. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Adelphi University. Pre-registration is required. Call 877-4325. This series is support by Meghan’s Pansies, a special fund of the Adelphi program.
Tuesday, June 14
Free Lyme Disease Lecture
With Dr. Steven Silverman. Go to www.drstevensilverman.com. The lecture will be held at the Rockville Centre Library, 221 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre (766-6257), from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22
Molloy Institute for Lifelong Learning Open House
Molloy Institute for Lifelong Learning (Mill) is sponsoring an open house to attract new members to join an interesting and invigorating program for retirees or people who work part time. Classes are held Tuesdays and/or Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Presentations are delivered by Molloy Faculty or professionals from legal, health care, literary, scientific, political and musical arenas. There is an annual fee for this program. Mill is a learning experience for the young in spirit…Meet people who want to meet you. Open house will be held a 10 a.m. in the Molloy College Reception Room, Kellenberg Hall, Molloy College Campus. Refreshments will be served. Call Marion Lowenthal 678-5000, ext. 6880 or mlowenthal@molloy.edu.
Saturday, June 25
The Sorcerer
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of LI will present performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Sorcerer at 8 p.m. at Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s, 295 Stewart Ave., Garden City. The production features a cast of 25 performers and the critically acclaimed, 18-piece Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Orchestra. Tickets are priced at $25 adults; $20 students and seniors. Additionally, two children under the age of 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult who has purchased one full-price ticket. To order/reserve tickets call 749-7469 or visit www.gilbert andsullivanli.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Upcoming Events
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course conducted by the AAA NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 members 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 873-2381. The following dates are offered:
•June 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 12 and 13 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•July 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•July 26 and 28 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
•July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 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.
Board Meetings
Cultural and Recreational Affairs Board of Commissioners meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Senior Center.
Architectural Design Review Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Environmental Advisory Board meets at 8 p.m. at Village Hall on the last Wednesday (except July and August) of each month.
Traffic Commission meets on the third Thursday (except July and August) of each month at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.
Weekly Events
•Waldorf Choral Society. Do you love to sing? Rehearsals are every Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf School, Cambridge Ave. For audition information call 747-4457.
•Long Term Care Workshop, a free informative workshop conducted by Jim McTighe of McTighe & Capaccio, LLC, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at 1001 Franklin Ave., Suite 207. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only. Call Terry 739-1240, ext. 312.
•Free Prenatal Consultations offered by Village Pediatrics, 975 Franklin Ave., on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to meet the physicians prior to the child’s birth. Call 248-8334 for an appointment.
•Free Bereavement Group, a support group for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to 3rd grade; and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for fourth grade and up. Optional lessons for beginners and advanced players available at 4 and 5:30 p.m. For more information call Margarita Lanides at 739-3907.
Monthly Events
•Calling All War Time Veterans (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq). VFW Garden City Park Post #120 invites you to become a member. Meet new service buddies, share experiences and become involved in your community. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2162 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. Call Cmdr. G. Popowitz 746-0662.
•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 5th St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. Call Diana 481-9280. No meeting at the church during July and August.
•Order Sons of Italy meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. There are entertaining programs and refreshments and food are served free at every meeting. Call Sal Palmeri 328-0333 for an application.
•Ethical Issues in the News will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304.
