Hance Family Foundation Christmas Blood Drive
Saturday, Dec. 13
Floral Park Lions Club Charity Holiday Breakfast
Sunday, Dec. 14
Floral Park-Bellerose School PTA Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Saturday, Dec. 13
Hance Family Foundation Christmas Blood Drive at Memorial Hall in Our Lady of Victory Church on Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No appointment necessary. Photo identification is required. Eligible 16-year-olds must have parental consent. Also bring a new toy for donation.
Sunday, Dec. 14
The Floral Park Lions Club will hold its Annual Charity Holiday Breakfast and Chinese Auction fundraiser at the Floral Park Village Hall on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A full hot breakfast will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the Chinese auction will begin promptly at 1 p.m. Special appearance by Santa Claus. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 10, and may be purchased at the door or in advance; reservations are suggested. Proceeds will benefit Lions’ supported projects. For information and to purchase tickets, email Helen Farley at floralparklionsclub@gmail.com or call 516-328-6325.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
The Floral Park-Bellerose School PTA meeting will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Floral Park-Bellerose School.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
The Village of Floral Park Architectural Review Board will meet at the Recreation Center on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
United Methodist Church in Floral Park will hold its Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service at 10:45 p.m. on Dec. 24.
The Village of Floral Park offices will close at noon on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Thursday, Dec. 25
Merry Christmas
Friday, Dec. 26
Happy Kwanzaa
Queens County Farm Holiday Open House on Dec. 26, 27, 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park. Warm up by the fireplaces of the Adriance Farmhouse at this annual event. Grab a cup of mulled cider and enjoy tours of the decorated farmhouse. Kids’ crafts throughout the afternoon. Free admission.
The Queens County Farm Museum in Floral Park will hold its holiday open house on Friday, Dec. 26, Saturday, Dec. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy tours of the decorated farmhouse, mulled cider and craft activity for children. Admission is free. Call 718-347-3276, ext. 304 for details.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
The Village of Floral Park offices will close at noon on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.
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. Should you or a loved one need transportation to a medical appointment, contact FISH at 516-835-9522 or telephone coordinator Fran Hornberger at 516-775-0740.
Floral Park 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. 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 718-343-9001 for the 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.
