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Clubs
East Meadow Chamber of Commerce.
President: Paul Stargot
Phone: (516) 794-3727
P.O. Box 77, East Meadow, 11554
www.eastmeadowchamber.com
East Meadow Kiwanis Club. President: Liz Fries
Phone (516) 359-4269
www.eastmeadowkiwanis.com. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Empress Diner 2490
Hempstead Tpke. at 7:30 p.m. The annual membership roundup will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Spumante
Restaurant, Hempstead Tpke. at 7:30 p.m. $22 includes dinner and more. See Web site for more information.
Knights of pythias. The Knights of Pythias Alliance-East Meadow Lodge 774 is seeking new members to
join its ranks. This non-sectarian organization serves the community through a
number of altruistic endeavors, including food baskets for the needy, donations
to charitable organizations, anti-drug programs, and a host of other
activities. For more information, call Ed Winters at (516) 489-3797.
Sons of Italy. The East Meadow local lodge, Edward J. Speno Lodge No. 2568, are calling on
Italians and Italian Americans to join the largest men and women organization
in America, the Order of Sons of Italy in America. This co-ed local lodge meets
on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish school of
culture center, 574 East Meadow Ave. in East Meadow. Anyone that is interested
in joining the lodge can do so by calling President Carmine Biscardi at (516)
785-8135 or Connie Conte at 794-1089.
East Meadow Public Library 1886 Front St. East Meadow, 11544 (516) 794-2570
Art show. Double Vision: The Eye of the Photographer Meets the Eye of the Painter. The library welcomes all to view an extraordinary art show throughout the month of January. Photographer Hal Fuchs and painter Marc Josloff have collaborated on a unique
project. Hal Fuchs has taken black and white photographs and Marc Josloff has
interpreted them through the use of watercolor. A free reception on Sunday, Jan. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Exhibition. The Garvies Point Museum and Preserve is a valued resource in the study of Long
Island's Native American archaeology, its rich natural history and the
invaluable contributions of the Native Americans who settled this land. The Museum is now bringing one of their exhibits on the Native Americans of Long
Island to the Browsing Room for the month of January.
Concert. Marlene VerPlanck will lend her melodious voice to popular music and famous favorites from Broadway on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m Admission
is free.
Maritime artists exhibition and discussion. In their continuing Folk Traditions Series, in collaboration with Long Island
Traditions, the library presents three maritime artists: Harry Saarinen, Kenny
Swaine and Herb Jurist. Visit the library to hear these local artists talk
about their art and to view their work. Thursday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Dance. “A World of Dance" demonstrates the current world of performance utilizing
techniques of ballet, modern dance, jazz dance, and theatre dance, the program
gives a wide perspective on current dance trends on Friday, Jan 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The works are accessible and extremely varied. Pieces run the gamut from
light-hearted and fun, and works that explore the beauty of moving bodies, to
works that express nature and emotions in everyday experiences. Composers
included in the performance are Bach, Gershwin, and Bob Dylan. Join us on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. for this exciting dance concert. Admission is free.
Laughs at the library. Join standup comedian Mark Brier for an afternoon of laughs and good company on
Thursday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. Bring your jokes and Mark
will give you the microphone, a few pointers, and the floor is yours. Admission
is free.
Blood Drive. The library is hosting ablood drive onWednesday, Jan, 3o from 2 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. Come to the public relations office, or call 794-2570 ext. 560, for an
appointment.
Medicare Program.Claire Seiber will be at the library to inform residents about Medicare, its
benefits, and the pitfalls on Friday, Jan. 18 at 12:30 p.m. for some extremely
valuable information. Admission is free.
Tax grievance workshops. Legislator Norma Gonsalves will be at the library on Mondays, Jan.14 and Feb. 11
at 7:30 p.m. for a Tax Grievance workshop. If you feel that your taxes are too
high there is a process through which you may have them lowered. Gonsalves will
lead residents through the paperwork and give you the names, phone numbers, and
Web sites needed. Admission is free.
Storytelling. John Native American Two Crows and Stanley Standing One on Sunday, Jan, 27 at
2:00 p.m. Their stories give insight into the culture of the first people of
Turtle Island (North America). Enjoy an entertaining and educational afternoon
exploring the roots of the first natives of our continent. Admission is free.
The best sellers club. The library is now conducting a membership drive to its Best Sellers Club. By
joining, members will be automatically placed on the reserve list for the
latest fiction by their favorite authors. Simply select the authors you enjoy
from the list on the library’s Best Sellers form. When the newest publication from a member’s author list arrives, the member will be notified.
Chess. Every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., the Adult Chess Club meets at the library. All
players should bring a board and chess set to the small conference room.
Book discussions. The library runs an evening book discussion group, which meets monthly at 7:30
p.m.
Downloadable books now available. The library is now offering digital audiobooks for MP3 players. The books are
being offered in conjunction with NetLibrary.com. Through the library’s Web site, library patrons can download as many as 10 of the 1200 unabridged
books offered by NetLibrary. Over 750 of these are recorded book titles. For
more information, visit www.eastmeadow.info, click on the NetLibrary eAudiobooks link found in the databases section of the
site, and follow the instructions to download a book.
Lunch and Learn.The East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Avenue wil hold its next Lunch and
Learn entitled, “Jewish Thinkers, Jewish Thought” on Saturday, Jan. 12 following Shabbat services. Lunch and a discussion willo
be led by interim Rabbi David Willig. The topic will be Abraham Geiger, leader
of the German Reform Movement and Zecha Frankel, philosophical founder of the
Conservative Movement. Please RSVP by Jan. 4 For more information about rates
and reservations, please call the center office at (516) 4205. or visit their
Web site www.eastmeadowjc.org.
B’Shevat seder. The East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave. invites all to a Tu B’Sheat Seder on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. Participate in readings, enjoy the
fruits of the holiday by a dairy meal. Bring the family. $10 per person over 12
with a $40 maximum for each immediate family. Children under 7 are free. RSVP
by Jan. 14 For more information, call 483-4205 or visit their Web site
www.eastmeadowjc.org.
Remembering the Holocaust. The East Meadow SIMCHA Chapter of Hadassahy will be sponsoring a
lecture/discussion at the East Meadow Library on Monday, Jan. 21 at 12:45 p.m. Rudy Rosenberg,the speaker for the afternoon, will be relating his experiences
as a child during the Holoaust. Everyone in invited. Refreshments will be
served. For more information, call (516) 794-6994.
The Jewish experience. The Suburban Park Jewish Center, 400 Old Westbury Rd. in East Meadow is inviting
the Jewish community to attend its weekly events on Friday evenings at 7 p.m.
and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. For more information, call (516) 793-8833 or
520-5733.
Free mammograms. Nassau University Medical Center, North Shore/LIJ Health System, Planned
Parenthood, South Nassau Community Hospital and others are providing free
mammograms to uninsured women over the age of 40 and free cervical exams to all
uninsured women over the age of 18. The exams will be given on Jan. 12, from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at NUMC, located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike in East
Meadow. Appointments are necessary and photo identification is required. For
more information or to make an appointment, call (516) 572-3300.
Retirement club. The Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Temple Emanuel at 123 Merrick Ave. in East Meadow. Membership is now
open and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (516)
481-9508.
Wheels for Ziggy. Friends and family members of Ziggy Repetto, of Levittown, are still collecting
funds to buy Repetto, who is wheelchair bound, a handicapped equipped van. For more information, call Laurie Zottarelli at (516) 334-7479.
Adult education. The East Meadow Jewish Center is offering the following adult classes in:
Israeli Dancing; Hebrew Literacy; Exploring Jewish cultures of the Middle East
and Europe from Biblical Times to the Expulsion from Spain and Portugal; Modern
Approach to Bible-studying the book of Psalms; and Sunday breakfast with guest
speakers. For more information, call (516) 483-4205 or visit
www.eastmeadowjc.org.
FD membership drive. The East Meadow Fire Department is accepting applications for membership. The
department is currently looking to fill positions as firefighter and medical
technician. No training is required and successful candidates will be provided
with instruction.Call (516) 542-4565 or visit them on-line at
www.eastmeadowfd.com.
Calling all vets. East Meadow VFW Post 2736 is always looking for new members. Those interested in
joining should call Sal Pellegrino at (516) 794-5036 or mail to 290 Belmont
Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Meetings are twice a month on the first and third
Monday, and held at Christ the King Church.
Alzheimer’s support. The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., hosts an Alzheimer’s disease support group for caregivers every second Thursday from 10 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. Call Pat Kiley at (516) 918-4009 to register.
Helping relatives of addicts. Relatives and friends who are suffering as a result of a loved one’s battle with addition can now receive support via a hotline run by the Long
Island Crisis Center, at (516) 481-4000. The Long Island Crisis Center is Long
Island’s longest running telephone crisis intervention center.
Substance help. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held Thursdays and Sundays in the school cafeteria
of St. Barnabas Church in Bellmore. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m.
Support for moms. The Sunrise Mothers’ Center, a member-run, non-sectarian, non-profit organization in Bellmore, is
dedicated to supporting the needs and experiences of mothers. The center
provides discussion groups with child care on premises, active committee work,
book groups, social activities for parents and children, and speakers on
various topics.
For more information, call (516) 781-8946, or visit the group’s Web site at sunrisemothers.com.
Help for smokers. The Nassau County Department of Health, in collaboration with the New York State
Smokers’ Quitline, is sponsoring a program which offers four weeks of nicotine
replacement therapy for smokers who want to quit. The therapy also known as “the patch” is available to medically-eligible county residents at no cost. To determine
eligibility, residents should call the New York Smokers’ Quitline at 1-866-697-8487, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the Health Department’s Tobacco Cessation Program, call (516) 571-2022 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Crisis counseling. The Long Island Crisis Center offers 24-hour/seven-day-a-week crisis
intervention counseling. Anyone who is depressed, needs help in controlling
teenagers or wants to beat an addiction is encouraged to call (516) 679-1111.
Calls are free and anonymous.
