Stan Zizka And The Original Del Satins
Thursday, July 25
Cool Down With Christmas In July
Saturday, July 27
The Clusters
Thursday, August 1
Summer Gazebo Concert Series
Thursday, July 25
Stan Zizka And The Original Del Satins
Doo-wop fans will want to get here early for this show as Del Satins founding member Stan Zizka will be leading his crew through a slew of singles including “I’ll Pray for You,” “I Remember the Night,” “Teardrops Follow You” and Dion’s “Runaround Sue,” for which the group provided harmonies on the original recording.
Saturday, July 27
Christmas In July
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection hosts its Annual Christmas In July Fundraiser, Saturday, July 27, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. featuring a model train show. Also featured this year will be a display of beautiful handmade patchwork quilts, with a dozen available for the highest bidders to take home. Get on board and support missions as you bid on irresistible gift baskets. Enjoy seasonal treats, holiday music, friendly fellowship and family fun. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 per person, or $20 per family. Resurrection Lutheran Church is a multi-site Christian community of faith, with a main campus located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Road, in Garden City. All are invited to worship at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, with Christian Education at 10 a.m. Our second campus, The LIFE Lutheran Church, is located at 1 Old Westbury Rd., on Jericho Tpke., in Old Westbury. All are welcome Sundays at THE LIFE, 10 a.m. for worship and Children’s Sunday School and also Thursdays at THE LIFE, for Worship and Holy Communion at 7 p.m. For more information, please call 516-746-4426 or visit resgc.org or thelifeny.org.
Thursday, August 1
The Clusters
Yet another vintage doo-wop act, The Clusters were founded in 1957 and later racked up a number of hits including “Darling Can’t You Tell,” “Pardon My Heart” and “Forecast of Our Love.”
Thursday, August 8
North Shore POPS
The Summer Gazebo Concert Series ends with a flourish as this popular local orchestra will be regaling attendees with selections by the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and John Philip Sousa.
Upcoming Events
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/Premier 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:
July 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 5 & 6 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
August 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ongoing Events
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.
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.
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., Garden City. For audition information call 516-747-4457.
•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, Garden City. Workshops are limited to no more than 10 people. Bagels and coffee served. Reservations only; call Terry 516-739-1240, ext. 312.
•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., Garden City. Call 516-741-7304.
•Anxiety And Depression Group, a free self-help group for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other nervous fears now meets every Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Chester Ave. and New Hyde Park Rd., Garden City. Through the Recovery International process, members learn to manage stress, panic, anxiety, depression, anger, irrational fears, phobias, compulsions, obsessions and other emotional or behavioral problems. Members also learn how to face and manage psychosomatic symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweats, fatigue, headaches, numbness, chest pressure and sleep problems. All group leaders are trained lay volunteers who have experienced some type of difficulty with an emotional problem and practice the Recovery International method of self-help. Call Steve 516-652-8560 or visit www.recovery-inc.org.
•LI Chess Nuts meets at 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City, Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for K to third 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 5116-739-3907.
Ongoing Programs
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.
