Blood Drive
Thursday, Aug. 28
Take A Book On Vacation
Through Aug. 30
Knitting Circle
Tuesday, Sept. 2
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, Aug. 27
Movie: The Intouchables
The Plainview library presents two showings, 3 and 7:30 p.m., of The Intouchables. When he becomes a paraplegic after a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker. Starring Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy and Anne Le Ny.
Open Jump
Pump It Up of Plainview, 135 Dupont St., presents an open jump from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Their open jumps are open play time where children can have the time of theif life. Pump It Up’s massive inflatables spark their imagination to run wild. It’s not only fun for the kids, but provides a healthy workout that burns off excess energy and helps keep them fit. It’s fun for kids ages 2 to 9. For more information, call 516-575-2300 or visit www.pumpitupparty.com.
Back To School Bookends
This program at the Plainview library is for tweens and teens entering grades five through 12. Attendees will paint paper mache bookends using a marbleizing technique. Three different colors of paint along with brushes and feathers will be used. Event takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. in downstairs meeting room A.
Thursday, Aug. 28
Blood Drive
Give blood and save a neighbor at the Plainview library from 1:30 to 7:40 p.m. All donors will receive a pair of tickets to a Mets game. Only two percent of Long Islanders donate blood, compared to five percent nationwide. More than 800 pints of blood are needed every day to meet the needs of patients in more than 50 Long Island hospitals. You could save three lives with one donation. Donate blood and receive New York Mets Tickets.
Writing Your Memories
The Mid-Island Y JCC presents Writing Your Memories Workshop at 3:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to write down experiences and share them with a younger generation. Share the stories of your life with children, grandchildren and friends. It is a wonderful chance to create a legacy of stories for your loved ones.
Through Aug. 30
Take A Book On Vacation
The Plainview library is offering residents the opportunity for long term summer book loans. Through Aug. 30, residents can take up to 10 books out for long term loans without an overdue fee. If you return five books, you may borrow an additional five. For more information, call 516-938-0077.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Parkinson’s Group
POB Cares and Project PACE hosts a Parkinson’s group at the Mid-Island Y JCC from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Led by Heather Goldman and Kelly Soel, this group is for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. It will feature art therapy led by Margaret Carlock Russo, a board certified art therapist.
Knitting Circle
Beginners and beyond are invited to the Mid-Island Y JCC for a knitting circle from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The circle will feature enjoyable conversation as the knitting takes place. For more information, contact Laura Weissberger at 516-822-3535 ext. 335.
Monday, Sept. 8
Reverse Your Mortgage
The Plainview library invites residents to learn all about reverse mortgages, how the government insured program works and how reversing mortgages allows homeowners 62 and older to turn their home into equity while still living in and owning their own home. The 2 p.m. event is hosted by Julian Giaquinto, a licensed mortgage banker and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Cover To Cover Book Club
The Mid-Island Y JCC hosts a book club from 10:30 a.m. to noon, hosted by librarian Gretchen Browne. This month’s selection is Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein, this young-adult historical focuses on the friendship between two young British women in World War II, a spy captured by the Nazis in German-occupied France and the pilot who brought her there.
Ongoing Events
Clutterers Anonymous
This 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 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., Westbury first and third Friday, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset.Monday evenings, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview. There are no dues or fees. For info, call 866-800-3881.
Announcement
Plainview-Old Bethpage Cares (POB Cares) and Project Plainview Assisting Community Elders (Project PACE), programs at the Mid-Island Y JCC, are recruiting volunteers (18 years and older) to help senior residents in Plainview-Old Bethpage. Volunteers are needed to drive clients to local medical appointments, do grocery shopping and minor home repairs. Volunteers are also needed to be friendly visitors or telephone companions to homebound seniors. Training is provided. Flexible schedule — volunteers can make a difference in as little as two hours a week. For more information, call Harriet Blatt, volunteer coordinator, at 516-822-3535 ext. 345 or email norc@miyjcc.org
