Georgia O’Keeffe: Flower Power
Thursday, February 20
Open Jump
Thursday, February 20
Buddy Bingo
Friday, February 21
St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church Mass Schedule
Saturday Evenings: 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Sundays: 7, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Weekdays: Monday to Saturday: 8:45 a.m.
Reconciliation: Saturday: 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
270 Washington Ave., Plainview Phone: 516-938-3956
Web: www.stpiusxrc.com
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Basketball Clinic
Bounce down to the Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., for a basketball clinic run by a sports specialist at 10 a.m. Learn and improve basketball skills and play games. The day will also include swim and gym time. Bring a bathing suit and towel for swim. Lunch will be included. The cost is $55 for members and $70 for non-members. For more information, contact Joshua Henkel at 516-822-3535 ext. 336.
Tic-Tac-Toe Sugar Cookies
Tweens and Teens are invited to the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., for this 7 p.m. program for a fun and edible game decorating sugar cookies using an X and O motif. All participants will go home with nine cookies and a game board in a large box. For more information, call 516-938-0077.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Georgia O’Keeffe: Flower Power
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., presents this art lecture with Louise Cella Caruso at 2 p.m. Generations have been stunned and awed by the Georgia O’Keeffe’s work. This slide show/lecture will focus on the fearless, modest woman and her own highly refined, yet slightly removed art. Fore more information, call 516-938-0077.
Open Jump
Pump It Up of Plainview, 135 Dupont St., offers this opportunity for open play time where children let the imagination run wild on massive inflatables. It’s not only fun for the kids, but it also provides a healthy workout that burns off excess energy and helps keep them fit. Spend time with your family, meet other families and make new friends in a safe, clean, climate controlled environment. The open jump is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for children ages 2 to 9. The cost is $14.95 per child/$12.95 per sibling. Reservations are required. For details, call 516-575-2300 or email ny.plainview@pumpitupparty.com.
Friday, Feb. 21
Buddy Bingo
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library welcomes students in kindergarten through fourth grade for an afternoon of bingo with the help of the library’s teen volunteers. Small prizes will be given out and refreshments will be served. The event is from 3 to 3:45 p.m. in downstairs meeting room A and B. For more information, call 516-938-0077.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Free Heart Health Screening
Plainview Hospital will be having a free opportunity for people to receive blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings at the hospital on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. The heart health screenings will take place in the hospital’s lecture rooms A and B. To schedule an appointment or for more information, contact Nicole Santora at 516-719-2418.
Parkinson’s Group
The Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., presents a group for those affected by Parkinson’s disease led by by Heather Goldman, LMSW and Kelly Soel, RN. The group discussion will also feature “Medications Related to Parkinson’s Disease” presented by Maria Mantione, B.S. Phm., Pharm.D, an Associated Clinical professor at St. John’s University. The group meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Robyn Berman at 516-822-3535 ext. 385.
Let’s Talk About Arthritis
The Plainview-Old Bethpage library, 999 Old Country Rd., presents Dr. Diane Horowitz, board certified rheumatologist and director of the Arthritis Center at North Shore-LIJ Health Systems. The doctor will discuss the basics of arthritis in this informative event at 2 p.m. For more information, call 516-938-0077.
Writing About Your Memories
This workshop at the Mid Island Y JCC, led by Marilyn Leibowitz, offers the opportunity for attendees to write about their life experiences in a way that only they can express. Share the stories of life with children, grandchildren and friends with this creative way to build a legacy. For more information, call Robyn Berman at 516-822-3535 ext. 385.
Sunday, March 9
Rockin’ For Autism
The Developmental Disabilities Institute will once again be heating things up with Long Island’s best rock-n-roll bands to benefit children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities at Mulcahy’s Pub and Music Hall in Wantagh on Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. For a $30 donation guests will enjoy the sounds of legendary local bands, gift baskets auction, raffles, food, cash bar and the company of hundreds of fellow Long Islanders. An all -star lineup of legendary Long Island bands including 1 Step Ahead, The Cold Spring Harbor Band paying tribute to Billy Joel, 3, and Generation will be set to hit the stage. Advanced ticket sales are available by calling 631-366-2978 or online at www.rockinforautism.org.
Ongoing Events
Babies And BimBam
A fun, interactive class is coming up at HANC of Plainview for children turning 2 by Dec. 31. Cost is $50 for six classes, or pay-as-you-go for $10 per class. Classes will be meeting on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, contact shecht@hanc.org, or call 681-5922.
Ongoing Programs
Non-Profit Support Group
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 at the following locations: Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., Westbury first and third Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. Monday evenings, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call 866-800-3881.
