Meeting Place

The Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Goldie's Restaurant in Valley Stream. Call 825-7063 for more information.

The Inwood Civic Association meets the first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at Sons of Italy Hall, 202 Wanser Avenue in Inwood. For additional information, call 746-1300, ext. 227.

The Board of Sanitary District One meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at

8 p.m. at 1 Bay Boulevard in

North Lawrence.

The Lawrence Association meets the third Wednesday of the month.

Woodmere Merchants Association meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library.

The Hewlett Business Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Hewlett Fire House at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Commissioners of the Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District will meet on Tuesday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m., in the board room of the Board of Commissioners, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach.

Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District #1 meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m.

Lawrence Board of Education will convene its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m., to be held at the Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway, Lawrence. It is anticipated that a motion to immediately enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel and negotiations will be entertained. The meeting will reconvene at 8 p.m.

P.F.C. John J. Oliveri Post. The P.F.C. John J. Oliveri Post 1582 meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. on 259 Doughty Boulevard in Inwood. For additional information contact post commander Jack Leff at 239-6498.

The Herbert B. Tenzer 5 Towns Democratic Club meets the second Thursday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library.

The Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post #339 meets on the second Sunday of each month at 10 a.m., at the LCR Building on Mulry Lane in Lawrence. Anyone interested may call Orlando at 295-4690.

Peter J. Desibio Five Towns Child Care Center Board of Directors meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at 112 Wahl Ave., Inwood.

Religious News

Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Emeth, 36 Franklin Avenue, Hewlett is continuing its "Lunch & Learn" adult education class led by Rabbi Jason Klein. Classes are held on Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the temple, and will proceed through April. For further information one may call 374-9220.

The Jewish Learning Institute will be offering an eight-week course on the Jewish approach to Prayer & Meditation. This new course, presented by Rabbi Shneur Z. Wolowik, director of Chabad of the Five Towns, addresses the most confounding issues of the Jewish prayer system. The course will take place at the Chabad Center, 74 Maple Ave, Cedarhurst. It will be held on eight consecutive Wednesday evenings from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 28. No previous background is necessary. The course fee is $79, which includes a textbook. For more information, or to register, log on to www.ChabadFiveTowns.com or call (516) 295-2478.

Senior Spotlight

The Five Towns Senior

Center offers college-type courses five days a week at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Members enjoy current events, discussions, music and art lectures; and bus trips, movies, museum visits, seasonal parties and live entertainment. Contract bridge and duplicate bridge are popular programs, along with dancing, flexercise, tai chi, painting, sculpture, creative writing and more. The center is a place for learning, for friends and for fun. Lunches may be purchased at a nominal charge. Membership is open to all over the age of 55; it is not necessary to be a Five Towns resident. Anyone wishing more information may call Executive Director Georgiana Wolfson or Program Coordinator Suzanne Poynter at 374-4747.

special event

National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section, has scheduled a "March for Freedom of Choice" for Sunday, April 25. For further information one may call 569-3660.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, will host a "Beyond Bereavement/Dinner Party" on Wednesday, March 31, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All are welcome. Pre-registration is required. For further information one may call 569-6733.

Friends of Rock Hall have scheduled a "Classical Guitar and Lute Concert," featuring Bill Zito, for Saturday, April 3, at 8 p.m., to be held at the museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence. Programs will be available at the museum prior to the concert. For further information and/or reservations one may call 239-1157.

National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section, has scheduled a book review of "Death As A Way Of Life: 10 Years After Oslo," by David Grossman, for Thursday, March 18, at 12 p.m., to be held at Temple Beth El, 46 Locust Ave., Cedarhurst. For fee and/or further information one may call 569-3660.

The Sisterhood of Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre/Congregation Etz Chaim, 295 Main Street, East Rockaway, will hold its annual one-day Rummage Sale on Sunday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Parking is available.

The Woodmere-Lawrence United Methodist Church thrift shop, 1023 Broadway, Woodmere is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are welcome.

Far Rockaway High School, Class of 1954, has scheduled its 50th reunion for Friday, June 11, to be held at Terrace On The Park. The Class of 1953 and the Class of 1955 are invited. RSVP by e-mail to Viv160@AOL.COM or BPHOFF@AOL.COM or one may call 561-624-1460, 561-997-5226 or 718-474-8353.

Temple Israel of Lawrence continues its adult education series with a lecture on "The Future of Freedom," with speaker Rabbi William Kloner, PH.D., on Sunday, March 21, at 10 a.m. A complimentary breakfast is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

Young Israel of Hewlett and F

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• G*S Long Island Partners in Caring will begin a monthly series of workshops beginning with "Identifying and Finding School Resources to our Children's Needs," scheduled for Thursday, March 18, at 8 p.m. at Young Israel of Hewlett, 1 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett.

"Your Health & Cancer-- Expo 2004," a multi-faceted health fair open free to the public, at the Long Island Marriott, Uniondale, in the Grand Ballroom, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.,Sunday, March 28. "1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition" is presenting the event. Browse exhibit tables from a variety of organizations & companies to assist patients, friends & families touched by cancer. Hear speakers & receive free educational materials on topics such as: new treatments, chemotherapy, clinical trials, lymphedema, integrative medicine, genetics, nutrition, social support & outreach, insurance, health legislation, research & resources. For sponsorship opportunities and further information, contact Debbie Blick at 374-3190.

Temple Emanu-El, One Saperstein Plaza, Lynbrook has scheduled the 3rd annual "Game Night" for Monday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m.

Library News

Peninsula Public Library Hours: Monday- Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library offers 55 Alive/mature driving courses on an on-going basis to residents of School District 14. For courses and registration dates, call the library at 374-1967.

Board of Trustees of the Peninsula Public Library will meet in open session in library on Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library has scheduled a "Second Avenue Serenade," with Shelley Shields, pianist and vocalist, for Sunday, March 21, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are required. For further information one may call 374-1967.

Peninsula Public Library will host Marc Shulman, lyric tenor, and accompanist Shirley Novack, pianist, on Sunday, March 21, at 2:30 p.m., for a musical program which will include Broadway show tunes, a Cantorial piece and an operatic aria.

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library has on view an exhibition of works, in a variety of media, by members of the art faculty of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools, through Sunday, March 28.

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library has on view a "Quilt Exhibit," by the NY Signature Art Quilters, through April 28. A reception will be held on Sunday, March 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Peninsula Public Library has scheduled a lecture, "Exploring your Dreams," with Janet Hand, R.N. For further information one may call the library at 239-3262.

ONGOING Events

JACS:

Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others, meets Tuesdays, at Tempo Group, 112 Franklin Place, Woodmere, at 8 p.m. For further information one may write CAROLSBOYS@aol.com or call 887-2507.

Young Israel of Hewlett announce "The Jewish Family Services series," a monthly series of workshops designed to address contemporary issues in the Five Towns Orthodox community. The March workshop is entitled, "Identifying and finding school resources to our Children's needs." The workshop will be presented March 18 at Young Israel of Hewlett, 1 Piermont Avenue. For more information call 295-2282 or 496-7550, ext. 135. Upcoming events include: Tuesday, April 27: The Sandwich Generation: Caring for our Children/Caring for our Parents; Tuesday, May 17: Kitchen's Closed Mommy and Daddy are Burnout: Managing the stress of raising children when both Parents are Working.

Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation (LIAF) has scheduled support groups to be held at The Bristal, Assisted Living, 477 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere. The LIAF support group for early-stage Alzheimer's meets on Tuesdays, at 10 a.m. The LIAF support group for caregivers meets on Tuesdays, at 11:30 a.m. The LIAF support group for adult children meets on Thursdays, at 7 p.m. For further information one may call 792-5131.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, will host a Caregiver's Support Group beginning Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. The group meets the first Thursday of the month.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering a Bereavement Group beginning Monday, March 1, at 11 a.m., at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst. The objective of this eight-week group is to provide support for the recently bereaved. For registration information one may call 569-6733.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere is offering a new group to help widows and widowers cope with their bereavement for Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 25, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Most insurance is accepted. For further information one may call 569-6600.

A new group to help widows and widowers cope with their bereavement is being formed at Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Under the leadership of Ruth Stern, CSW-R, the group will meet Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 25, from 5 to 6 p.m. Most insurance is accepted. For further information one may call 569-6600.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst is offering ballroom dancing on Tuesdays, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For fee and/or further information one may call 569-6733.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst is offering a beginner's class in Israeli Dancing for Wednesdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by the advanced class until 12:20 p.m. For fee and/or further information one may call 569-6733.

Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, Woodmere, has scheduled beginners/advanced Israeli dancing, with Tzvi Yitzchak for Mondays, at 8 p.m. For further information one may call 374-0655.

Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, Woodmere, has started registration for summer camp and the Ganoni-Bi-Lingual Pre-School Program. For further information one may call 374-0805.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst is offering a beginner's class in yoga scheduled for Tuesdays, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For fee and/or further information one may call 569-6733.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere offers The Club, a social model day care program for people over 60 with dementia. The Club meets twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays for women and Tuesdays and Thursdays for men, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Family members must provide transportation. For further information one may call 374-9253.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere offers socialization groups for children who are having difficulties in family, school and social settings. For further information one may call 569-6600.

1&9's Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett, is offering a Lymphedema Support Group the third Wednesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., for men and women. For further information and/or registration one may call 374-3190.

Parkinson's support group meets at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue, the third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Adult Developmental Center, Inc. is offering social skills groups for elementary and middle school students every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening in Hewlett. For further information one may call 596-0073.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere is offering a support group for parents of gay and lesbian children, adolescent and adult, at the Lynbrook office, 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook, room 206, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call 569-1181. For information on fees and registration one may call Rena Rauch at 569-1181. All inquiries are kept confidential.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst has scheduled Israeli dancing for Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., to be held in the Social Hall. For further information one may call 569-6733.

Men's forum for friendship meets at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue, every Monday at 8 p.m. Provides a chance for newly retired men to develop new friendships and interests as their lifestyle changes.

Peninsula Counseling Center's Chemical Dependence Unit offers a Women's Recovery Group every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The group is run by a professional in substance abuse treatment. For further information one may call 239-7277.

"Thirty40Something" summer softball league begins late June. The club is open to all men over 30. Games played on local fields, Monday through Thursday, twilight. For further information and/or an application one may call 458-2444 or email thirty40softball@aol.com.

Rosh Chodesh women's group meets at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue on the first Thursday of every month at 8 p.m.

The Peninsula Public Library invites parents and students to hear a lecture on the college financial aid process with speaker Barry Fox. For further information one may call the library at 239-3262, ext. 216.

Hebrew Classes. The Young Israel of Hewlett is offering Reading Hebrew Level 2, "Learn to read from a Sidur," Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and "Bible Basics" Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Young Israel is located at 1 Piermont Ave. in Hewlett.

South Shore Services for the Handicapped, affiliate of Peninsula Counseling Center, has started a support group for parents of disabled children. The evening group meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Daytime group meets Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. For further information call 569-6600, ext. 220.

Tempo Group Inc., The Parenting Center, 112 Franklin Place, Woodmere, offers a weekly workshop, "Conscious Parenting" for Tuesdays, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. For fee information one may call 374-3671.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere has scheduled a new support group, "Surviving The Loss of a Child," which began February, 2003. The groups will be led by a professional and a parent who has lost a child. Most insurance accepted. For further information one may call 569-6600, ext. 275.

Defensive driving classes at the Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Avenue, on Monday and Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Tranquility hour at the Woodmere-Lawrence United Methodist Church every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at 1023 Broadway.

Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) needs volunteers to present classroom workshops on bully prevention, child abuse and harassment to elementary, middle and high school students on Long Island. For further information one may call 621-0552.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere has scheduled a "Boys Socialization Group", ages 11, 12, and 13, for Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call

569-6600, ext. 248.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere has scheduled a "Girls Socialization Group", ages 11, 12, and 13, for Mondays, beginning Jan. 6. Group leader is Erin Hauptman, CSW. For further information one may call 569-6600, ext. 247.

Chabad of the Five Towns, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst has started a new program, "Just For Us", for senior citizens 60+, which meets Tuesdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For further information one may call 295-2478.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere is starting a new bereavement support group for recent widows and widowers, Wednesdays, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information one may call 569-6600, ext. 278.

The Young Israel of Woodmere offers a Torah study and beginner's prayer service class on Sunday mornings at 10:30. The synagogue is also holding a series of Hebrew reading classes for beginners on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Call 295-0150.

Alcoholics anonymous meets every Monday and Wednesday, 8 p.m. at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue.

Alzheimers support group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue.

Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place in Woodmere, sponsors a beginners/advanced Israeli folk-dancing group on Wednesdays, at 8:15 p.m. For more information, contact Harriet Gefen at 374-0655.

Adult education at the Sephardic Temple, Branch Boulevard at Haley Drive. Talmud study class is on Thursdays, 8 p.m.

Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst is proudly announcing the formation of its Young Couples Minyan, meeting every Shabbos morning at 9:15 a.m. Kiddush following davening. For more information, call 569-3324.

Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County is seeking docents to serve as guides or historians. All persons, including survivors, liberators, Righteous Among Nations samaritans, or second generation relatives are encouraged to apply or share their testimony. Volunteers needed. 571-8040.

Hadassah. The Nassau Region of Hadassah, in cooperation with the Federation Employment and Guidance Services, is offering a special program for children, ages four to ten, with learning disabilities who would enjoy a Jewish family program. Called "Al Galgalim," the program offers songs, crafts, stories, learning and ethical issues on every holiday and the Sabbath to the participating children and their families. Each of the nine sessions in the program lasts 90 minutes. For further information, call 781-5128 or 542-1330.

American Legion Post Cedarhurst-Lawrence meets every second Sunday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon, at Mulry Lane, Cedarhurst. Refreshments served. For information, call Nick Orlando at (516) 295-4690 or George Elkowitz at (516) 295-2852.

The Hewlett House, a learning resource center for breast cancer concerns, is planning art classes for breast cancer patients and survivors. For a schedule and further details on this free program one may call 374-3190.

Defensive driving classes at the Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Avenue, on Mondays and Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. To register or for more information, call (516) 239-6627.

The Adult Development Center, Inc., 1728 Broadway, Hewlett is offering social skills groups for elementary and middle school students every Monday and Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. For further information one may call 596-0073.

Chumash Class The Young Israel of Hewlett, located at 1 Piermont Ave., is having Chumash Classes for men and women on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. during the winter and spring months.

Come Alive is a Senior Day Program run by The Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA. on Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Temple Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, Woodmere. For early stage dementia and the frail elderly. For questions, call Chana at (516) 569-6733.

Caregivers' support group run by the "Y" and the Alzheimer's Association at Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, Woodmere. It is run monthly, from 7-8 p.m.

Help is being offered for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in a program called "The Club." Club members attend the program two days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Women meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, men on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Friday's joint program is available for some members. Family must provide transportation to and from the Club. Members bring their own lunch, but beverages and desserts are provided. For more information, or to volunteer, call Ellen Tolle at 374-9253.

L.I.C.C. Training Long Island Crisis Center is looking for volunteers. L..I.C.C. offers a 24/7 hotline, internet counseling seven days a week, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call to set up an interview at 826-0244.

Self-Help Group A mental health community organization, helping people deal with fear, depression and anxiety, meets on Monday evenings at 8:15 p.m. at St. Joseph's Parish, 1346 Broadway, Hewlett. Call 433-1742.

1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition is offering ongoing programs at Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett. "The Artist Within", art workshops, meets Thursdays, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For registration contact Shawn-Widmyer-Natale at 374-3190. The "Breast Cancer Support Group" meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. "The Creative Journey", workshops to enable cancer survivors/patients to strengthen self-identity and self-confidence through art, music, and poetry techniques meets Tuesdays, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For further information call Debbie Blick at 374-3190. Hewlett House also provides free wigs, prostheses, and bras for people undergoing breast cancer treatment .

Peninsula Counseling Center is offering a new program for adults with severe physical disabilities. "Out and About" brings physically disabled adults together on Thursdays for three hours of socializing, sharing ideas and discussion of a variety of topics. The group, which meets weekly at Temple Emanu-El in Lynbrook, is looking for new members as well as guest speakers.

Literacy for the deaf. Peninsula Counseling Center offers a new literacy program for deaf adults. Basic and advanced classes in reading and writing are available. There is no fee for this service. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings at PCC's Lynbrook office, 381 Sunrise Highway, 2nd Floor, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Julia Ball or Marius Titus at 599-3482 (TTY) or 599-181(Voice).

Bereavement groups for children and adolescents who are grieving the loss of a family member is forming at the Peninsula Counseling Center. For more information, call Darlene Barry at (516) 569-6600.

New women's group at the Peninsula Counseling Center, Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the Lynbrook Office, 381 Sunrise Highway, second floor. Call Beth Ehlen at (516) 599-1181.

Newly separated or divorced men and women can meet at a 12-session counseling group at the Center For Separated and Divorced, 381 Sunrise Highway, 2nd Floor, on Tuesdays from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Call 599-1181.

Prenatal, obstetrical and newborn services at Women's Health Center, Franklin Hospital Medical Center, Valley Stream, provides services to women in need. The center is open from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, please call the Center at (516) 256-6225.

Support group for parents of gay and lesbian children will meet at the Peninsula Counseling Center, 381 Sunrise Highway, second floor, on Wednesdays, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Sessions are $15. Call (516) 599-1181.

Women's group meets at the Peninsula Counseling Center, 381 Sunrise Highway, second floor, on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Call (516) 599-1181.

Tutors needed The Family Support Services Program sponsored by the Peninsula Counseling Center is looking for retired teachers willing to volunteer their time to tutor children who lost a parent in the World Trade Center attack. If you can help, call Stephanie Rosenblum, program coordinator at (516) 569-6600, ext. 270.

Bereavement group is being offered at Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA, 207 Grove Avenue. The group is six weeks long. A $40 pre-registration fee is required. Call (516) 569-6733.

Girls socialization. Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere, has formed a group which meets on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Girls learn skills necessary for forming healthy relationships.

Just beginning. A new support group for recent widows and widowers takes place on Wednesdays, 5 p.m., at the Peninsula Counseling Center's Woodmere Office, 124 Franklin Place. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Call Ruth Stern at (516) 569-6600.

Tanya for women at Chabad Center, 74 Maple Ave. Uplift your mind and soul with Kabalistic themes. For info. call 295-2478.

Parenting the adolescent Peninsula Counseling Center introduces a new group for parents of teens, 13 to 17, on Monday evenings in the Woodmere Office, 124 Franklin Place, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Call Barbara Margelefsky. Sessions are $15 per family.

YM & YWHA Programs. Shalom Club meets every Monday at 1 p.m. at the "Y," 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. Golden Circle meets every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Temple Beth El, Broadway and Locust, in Cedarhurst.

Grandparents raising grandchildren, this support group is for you. The group will meet Mon. 7p.m. Call Lyn Dakes, 569-6600. Fee of $15 a week for the eight-week group. Groups meet in the Woodmere Office, 124 Franklin Place.

55 Alive Driving Course. Registration is now open for the "55 Alive" driving course given through AARP at the Young Israel Senior League, located at 2716 Healy Ave., Far Rockaway.

The Five Towns Senior Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere, is offering free memberships now until July 1, for those who would like to participate in the programs available at the center. For further information one may call the center at 374-4747.

The Peninsula Public Library will be open Sundays in June from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday hours in June remain the same, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Peninsula Public Library has an extended summer loan policy available to all library members. Juvenile, young adult and adult books (no paperbacks) may be checked out for the summer beginning June 15, and will be due back Sept. 15. Each library member is entitled to borrow five books. The policy is for 28-day books only.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere, is introducing a support group for single adult women that will provide information, support, networking, and education. The group meets for eight weeks beginning Monday, June 24, from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. The fee is $120. For further information one may call Nancy Tramontana, CSW, at 569-6600, ext. 277.

The Five Towns Community Chest's 46th annual Pro Am Golf - Practice Round and Auction Dinner will be held on Thursday, July 11. The Pro Am Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, at the Seawane Country Club. Besides the Seawane Club, the Inwood Club, Lawrence Golf Club, and Woodmere Club will be participating. Each club will be able to make their own teams of three amateurs, with the golf professional for each team being drawn from a pool. Participants must have a maximum handicap of 26 and have a USGA number and index to substantiate the same. There are limited playing opportunities for non-participating club members and one may sign up to play in the tournament as a three man team or as an individual. For further information one may call 374-5800 or E-mail to: Fivetwnscc@aol.com.



The Hewlett Business Association has scheduled its fifth anniversary dinner for Wednesday, July 31, at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Woodmere Club, Club Drive, Woodmere.



Peninsula Counseling Center will be celebrating its 90th anniversary gala celebration on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Woodmere Club. Billed as a "Night of Laughter", the evening will feature a comedy cabaret as part of the festivities. Honorees for the evening include Executive Director Herb Ruben and past presidents of the agency.

FOR THE CHILDREN

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA will be offering a Caregivers Support Group starting Wednesday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m., at the "Y", 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. The objective of this group is to provide support for those caring for a loved one. For further information one may call the "Y" at 569-6733.

MEETINGS

There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the West Long Beach Sewer District on June, at 5:00 p.m., in the board room of the Board of Commissioners, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach.

The Five Towns Forum has scheduled a meeting for Friday, June 14, at 8:00 p.m., to be held at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library.

There will be a general meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District on Tuesday, June 18, to be held at the district office.



The Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach has scheduled its annual meeting for Monday, July 8, at 7:45 p.m.

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The next monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Five Towns Community Chest will be held Monday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m., to be held at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere.

The Woodmere Merchants Association meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

The Village of Hewlett Harbor holds its Board of Trustee meetings every second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

The Board of Trustees of the Peninsula Public Library meet each third Thursday of the month in the library at 7:30 p.m.



The Five Towns Kiwanis Club will meet this and every Thursday evening at Goldie's Restaurant, in Gibson, around 7:00 p.m.

The Inwood Civic Association meets the first Thursday of every month at the Sons of Italy Hall, 202 Wanser Avenue in Inwood, at 8:00 p.m.

The Hewlett Merchants Association meets on the second Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m., in the Hewlett Fire House.

The Lynbrook/Hewlett/Woodmere Evening Chapter of the Homemakers Council of Nassau County will meet on the second Wednesday of the month at Greis Park in Lynbrook.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED