Holiday Fair
Saturday, November 12
Driver Safety Course
Monday, November 14
TOBAY Hadassah
Thursday, November 17
Saturday, November 12
Holiday Fair
Handmade fall and Christmas home decorations, crafts, gifts, baby quilts, homemade cakes and cookies and an Attic Treasures table. Coffee and cake available. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 449 Stewart Ave., Bethpage (one block south of the railroad). No vendors please. Net proceeds will go to missions. Handicapped accessible. Admission is free. Call 931-8262.
Lions Club Peace Poster Contest Exhibit
The Plainview Bethpage Lions Club is sponsoring students from Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School who participate in the Lions Clubs International Peace Poster contest. This year’s theme is “Children Know Peace.” Students create posters and briefly explain their interpretation of this theme. The Plainview Library will exhibit the poster winner and runners-up from grade 8. The winning poster will be sent to the Lions Clubs District 20K2 for further judging. The exhibit will be held through Nov. 13. All welcome to view these talented artists.
Tzu Chi Long Island Flu Vaccination/Health Promotion
Tzu Chi Foundation LI branch is hosting a Flu Vaccination and Health Promotion event. According to CDC, everyone should be vaccinated against flu. We will only be vaccinating 18 or older for this event. Participants should not have a fever, be allergic to egg, or have a adverse reaction to prior flu shot. Flu shots will be free to the uninsured. Bring your insurance card if you have one. Instead of going to a doctor when you are sick, we would like to prevent diseases from happening in the first place. Come and consult free with a dentist, a nurse, and a physical therapist about dental hygiene, health promotion, blood sugar, smoking cessation, vegetarian diet, exercise, BMI and blood pressure. 10 a.m. to noon at Tzu Chi L.I. Office, 60 E. Williston Ave. East Williston. If you would like to sign-up or need further information, email: RogerTsaiDPT@yahoo.com or call Joe 917-678-2536.
Sunday, November 13
Pre-Holiday Shopping Day
Indoors at Temple Beth Elohim, 926 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outlet shopping, jewelry, handbags, clothing for kids and adults, accessories, tie-dye, toys, candles, glassware, handmade fused glass vases, home goods, gifts for the entire family. Admission is free. Sponsored by Temple Beth Elohim’s Sisterhood. Call 694-4544.
Monday, November 14
Driver Safety Course
The Brotherhood of Temple Beth Elohim is sponsoring a Driver Safety Course on Nov. 14 and Nov. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. Attendance at both sessions is required. The registration fee is $14 ($12 for AARP members). The registration fee is waived for veterans, in recognition of their service. To register for this course, contact Jacques Wolfner 349-9179 or at driversafety@juno.com . Temple Beth Elohim is a Reform congregation serving the Plainview-Old Bethpage and surrounding communities since 1955.
Tuesday, November 15
The Transition Network
NC District Attorney Kathleen Rice will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting. Topic: How to keep Nassau County residents safe from cyber stalking, sex predators, domestic abuse and drunk drivers. She speaks on vital issues that are present in our everyday lives. 6:30 p.m. registration. 7 p.m. DA Rice. 8 p.m. business meeting. RSVP to TTNOFLI@AOL.COM. The Transition network 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, November 17
TOBAY Hadassah
TOBAY Hadassah invites you to attend an informational meeting featuring David G. Fox, director for AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee). He will discuss current events taking place in Israel today. The meeting will take place at the Plainview/Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd. at 7 p.m. For further information call Sandy 938-6992.
Saturday, November 19
Craft Fair
St. Pius V. School of Melville will sponsor its 35th annual Craft Fair at the VFW Hall, 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair features lunch specials, bakery, homemade candy, pictures with Santa, handmade items, wood crafts, white elephant and more. Call 631-351-0116 for more information.
Monday, November 21
The Independent Art Society
Will present Kirk Larsen demonstrating an Acrylic Seascape Painting at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., from 7 to 9 p.m. The community is invited to this free event. For additional information, call 931-7768.
Upcoming Events
Family Wellness Center
Located at 641- B Old Country Rd., Plainview. Call 822-8499. The following events are offered:
•Nov. 16, 30: 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 p.m.
•Nov. 17: November 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. $15.00 Light refreshments to follow. Register at the desk.
•Nov. 20: Monthly Meditation: Helping Infants to Elderly Create Healthier Lives. Have you ever wanted to learn to meditate or at the very least quiet your mind? Learn simple ways to relax the mind and body. This class is for anyone looking to experience meditation for relaxation. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Bring: Yoga/Pilates, blanket and pillow and a journal. Register at the front desk or call 933-3669.
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. Go to www.strokelife.org.
•Every first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.
•Every second Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Epilepsy Conference Room, Research Building Level C, 270-05 76th Ave., New Hyde Park.
•Every third Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.
•Every fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room 106, St. James Parish Center, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford.
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 Andrew Grieshaber 349-7801.
•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 $20. 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.
•Plainview Republican Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m., downstairs at the American Legion Hall, 115 Southern Pky., Plainview. 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. Nurses with special training, dietitians and other professionals present information that can help individuals understand, and cope with, the effects of chemotherapy treatments. There is also an opportunity to share information with others who may have been through similar situations. 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.
