JLCS PTA To Meet
Thursday, June 12
Theatre Box
Saturday, June 14
Floral Park Flag Day
Saturday, June 14
FP Pool Opens
Saturday, June 14
Wednesday, June 11
Library Board of Trustees will meet on June 11 at the Floral Park Public Library at 7:30 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 8 p.m. in the village court room.
Thursday, June 12
The John Lewis Childs PTA will meet on Thursday, June 12 at 9 a.m. in the school’s auditorium. The JLCS PTA will be hosting its turnover breakfast in the cafeteria. It’s a great opportunity to meet other parents and find out what’s going on at school. Officer Groshans and School Superintendent Opiekun will be the guest speakers. Babysitting will be available.
Saturday, June 14
Volunteers are needed for Theatre Box’s Rob Syverson Fundraiser on June 14. Everyone invited to help support the Theatre Box’s good friend and theatre member who is making an amazing recovery from heart transplant surgery. Volunteers also needs for pre-event planning and tasks. For tickets, call the church office at 516-354-4969, Claudia Wilson at 516-445-1073, Barbara Heine 516-967-9364, or Bobbie Terpening 516-724-5196.
Floral Park Flag Day Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at Floral Park Recreation Center parking lot.
Summer is truly here today when Floral Park Pool opens. Located at Two Pool & Garage Road (that’s 124 Stewart St. to your GPS), the pool offers exercise and relaxation throughout the summer. A Village of Floral Park Leisure Pass is required for use with registration and participation. For more info, call 516-326-6336.
Monday, June 16
Floral Park AARP Chapter 5224 Annual Spring Luncheon will be held on Monday, June 16 at 1 p.m. at the Floral Park Recreation Center for all 2014 paid-up chapter members. The convocation will be given by Pastor Sikes of the Floral Park Methodist Church. Entertainment and sing-along hosted by Kenny Hendricks. For information contact Bernie Hayes at 516-354-3212, Marge Vance at 516-354-4296 or Joe Contardi at joecontardi@optonline.net or 516-437-8125.
The Floral Park Village Justice Court will meet on Monday, June 16 at 7 p.m. in village hall.
The Bellerose Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting on Monday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. at 50 Superior Rd.
Tuesday, June 17
Village of Floral Park Board of Trustees meeting will be held on June 17 in the Village Court Room at 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 19
The North End Civic Association will meet on Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Reliance Fire House, on Holland Ave. New members welcome.
Upcoming Events
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings their swingin’ big band era sound to the beach at Point Lookout for the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Independence Celebration on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. Along with the free concert, the evening includes a breathtaking fireworks display and a patriotic tribute to heroic military veterans. Town Park Point Lookout is located at 1300 Lido Blvd. in Point Lookout at the foot of the Loop Pkwy. The park phone number is 516-431-3900. There is a rain date of Sunday, June 29. For information on the beach show and the entire schedule of summer concerts, call the Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation at (516) 292-9000, ext. 7382, or visit the town’s web site at www.toh.li.
The German American Festival will be held on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 at Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square beginning at noon. Admission is $10 (children under 12 free). Fun for the whole family – live music, German food and beer, queen/princess contest, Bavarian dancing, children’s games, magic act performance, etc.
The tradition continues. The 18th Annual Our Lady Of Victory (OLV) School Golf Classic is set to take place on Friday, Sept. 26. The entire community, as well as all OLV School alumni, are invited to participate in the school’s biggest fundraiser and social event. The shotgun start will take place at the Clearview Golf Course at noon followed by dinner, auctions, raffles and live music at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square at 7:30 p.m. For more details regarding registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ed McCann by email at thormccann@gmail.com or call 646-258-2610.
Ongoing Programs
FISH Of Floral Park
Provides free transportation to and from medical appointments for senior citizens who are residents of the Floral Park/Bellerose area and cannot afford cab fare or who have no other means of transportation. For transportation to a medical appointment, contact FISH at 516-835-9522 or telephone coordinator Fran Hornberger at 516-775-0740.
United Methodist Thrift Shop
The United Methodist Church Thrift Shop, at 35 Verbena Ave., features jewelry, clothing, housewares, bric-a-brac, dishes, linens, collectibles, some furniture, small appliances and antiques. Open every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Donations gratefully accepted. Call 516-354-4969.
At The Bellerose Jewish Center
Located at 254-04 Union Tpke., Floral Park. Call 718-343-9001: Free Jewish education for kindergarten and Sunday School children. A thorough religious curriculum with experienced teachers for third grade to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah is also provided. The Renaissance Group. A nonsectarian group of men and women who have lost a dear one. Dialogue and an exchange of ideas can be helpful. Call for date of the next meeting.
Medicare Help For Seniors
Are you a senior who would like help paying for Medicare benefits and prescription drugs? Free assistance is only a phone call away if you qualify because of limited income. There may be a way to alleviate some of the cost of Medicare — deductibles and coinsurance, Part B premiums, prescription drug plans (Part D). Reducing monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments, aiding with coverage gaps. To learn more call an LIS/HHS (Low Income Subsidy from U.S. Dept. of HHS) counselor from Family & Children’s, a community of caring. 516-485-3425, ext. 222.
Senior Programs
The following programs regularly serve all residents of Nassau County. Call the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs 516-571-4330:
• Employment Referrals for Seniors. The NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs is a resource to employers seeking qualified workers and to mature job seekers, 55+, who want assistance with employment and résumé preparation. Services are free of charge.
• The Foster Grandparents Program is recruiting senior volunteers to share their time and love with children in Nassau County. Volunteers receive a non-reportable stipend, transportation reimbursement, paid holidays, sick days and vacation days.
• If you are 55+, make your spare time count. Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a national organization, and share your talents and skills at one of the many diversified placements.
