2012 Super Storm Sandy Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 23
Blood Drive Sponsored By Sisterhood
Sunday, January 6
AARP Meeting
Wednesday, January 16
Sunday, December 23
2012 Super Storm Sandy Christmas Concert
The New York Classical Youth Orchestra sponsored by the New York Classical Symphony Orchestra featuring special guest violinist Jane Kim will playing a concert to raise money for victims of Super Storm Sandy. The show starts at 5 p.m. and will be held at the Hillside United Methodist Church on 2801 Hillside Ave. (corner of Heywood St.) in New Hyde Park. The Korean Times, KCBIV Radio and CZone.net are sponsoring the show. Admission is free but a collection will be taken up to benefit Super Storm Sandy victims through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief.) A reception will follow the concert and will feature American and Korean foods. Family and friends are welcome. For more information, please call 516-741-5148 or email Hillsdieumc@yahoo.com
Sunday, January 6
Blood Drive Sponsored By Sisterhood
A mobile unit from New York Blood Center will collect all donations at Temple Tikva on 3315 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants must be between 17 and 75. For more information, please call 516-746-1120 or email office@templetikvah.org
Tuesday, January 8
Bariatric Seminar
The New York metro area’s top bariatric surgery program at Syosset Hospital, designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, has joined with Franklin Hospital in providing free informational seminars of life-saving weight-loss surgery. North Shore LIJ Franklin Hospital in Valley Stream will host a bariatric seminar at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s surgical waiting room. If you suffer from obesity-related disease, learn about your weight-loss options at one of the hospital’s seminars, led by board-certified surgeon, Heather McMullen, MD, FACS. The program’s multi-disciplinary team offers you compassionate personalized care in a supportive atmosphere. For more information, call 1-888-944-THIN (8446) or visit northshorelij.com/syossetbariatric to register for this free informational seminar.
Wednesday, January 16
AARP Meeting
The AARP Village Chapter No. 5183 will be meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Clinton Martin Park in New Hyde Park. New members are invited to come to the meeting and sign up. You must have a National AARP membership.
Sunday, February 10
Handel’s Israel In Egypt
The Waldorf Choral Society presents Handel’s Israel in Egypt with chorus, soloists and full orchestra at 3 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of Garden City, 91 Chester Ave., Garden City. Adults $20/seniors and students $18. For more information, call 516-747-4457.
Ongoing Events
NHP Lions Club Prepping To Sell Xmas Trees For Charity
On Saturday, Dec. 1, the New Hyde Park Lions Club kicks off its 50th Annual Christmas Tree Sale. Trees will average around eight feet tall, cost $45 and can be cut down to a smaller size on the premises. The Christmas tree lot will be on the corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike, across from the New Hyde Park Village Hall. Hours will be from 4-10 p.m. daily. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
Monthly Cancer Support Group
Franklin Hospital’s cancer support group will meet on Monday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. in the former coffee shop at North Shore LIJ Franklin Hospital in Valley Stream. (Please note the new location for 2013.) The group regularly meets the first Monday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. It is open to all cancer survivors, including family members and is ideal for people who need someone to talk to about the illness. Discussions include new medicines and treatments, advice on how to cope and also provides emotional support. Additional information about the monthly meetings, or those seeking assistance and information concerning cancer are urged to contact group advisors Anna Rossetti at 516-256-6025 or Meg Wehrum, RN at 516-256-6478.
Clutterers Anonymous
Clutterers Anonymous (CLA), a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., in Westbury. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call 866-800-3881 or visit: www.ClutterersAnonymous.net.
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course conducted by the AAA NY in the Garden City office located at 229 7th 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 516-873-2381. The following dates are offered:
Dec. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan.14 & 15 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Jan. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Breast Cancer Support Groups
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. Additional groups are formed upon request, including groups for men with breast cancer and family members. All groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City. For more information call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at 516-877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077.
•Support group for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
•Support group for women post treatment will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
•Support group for young women with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
•Support group for women with metastatic breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
•A telephone support group for women with breast cancer will be held weekly for eight weeks from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Safe Boating Courses
Free vessel safety checks and more, from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With squadrons across Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit: WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.
Upcoming Events
At The Long Island Children’s Museum
Upcoming events at the Long Island Children’s Museum include: Early Childhood Programs stART (Story plus Art): Tuesday to Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Music and Movement: Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Messy Afternoons: Saturday, Sunday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members). For additional information, contact 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org.
