Senior Citizen Club meets every Wednesday at the Greis Park Administration Building, starting Wednesday, September 12, from noon to 3 p.m. Refreshments served.
Grace Play School is holding registration for Mommy & Me classes beginning September 20. Classes for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds begin Monday and Tuesday, September 10 and 11. For more information, call Leila Cooper at 593-0769.
Homemakers Council will resume meetings on Monday, September 10, 10 a.m. at Recreation Center, Greis Park, Wilbur Street. New members welcome. For information, call (516) 239-6439 or (516) 599-8650.
A.A.R.P. Lynbrook Chapter 3665 welcomes new members. Meetings are the fourth Friday of the month at Greis Park Administration Building. Refreshments at noon. Meeting at 1 p.m. Various speakers and activities. Information on legislation concerning seniors. Call (516) 561-2364.
L.I. Water Corp will hold its third Yard Sale to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, on Saturday, September 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the water company's office on Sunrise Highway and Peninsula Boulevard. Rain date: Sunday, September 9. Vendors who are interested can contact Kelly at (516) 596-4812.
Annual harvest festival takes place at St. John's Lutheran Church, Peninsula Boulevard and Merrick Road, on Sunday, October 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be apples, pumpkins, hot dogs, coffee, cake, crafts and much more.
Kids Day, an annual celebration of children's health, safety, and environmental awareness, will be held Saturday, September 22 from noon until 3 p.m. at the offices of Dr. Jill Feldhun, family chiropractor, at 149 Broadway. An award ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. There will be food, games, giveaways, a magic show and guest appearances. Child identification and finger painting will also be taken by Lynbrook police and fire personnel. Call 593-3093.
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Peace Church is having its annual family communion pancake breakfast on Sunday, September 16, at the Lynbrook Elks Lodge, Hempstead Avenue. Reserve any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on that morning. Adults are $4 and children are $2.
Yard sale at Congregation Beth David, 188 Vincent Avenue, on Sunday, September 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Roller hockey summer registration is available for fall 2001 at Greis Park and closes on September 15. Beginner clinic for 5- and 6-year old children: 10 one-hour sessions. Twelve-game season for all divisions, playoffs and finals for all divisions. High school division for ages 14-18. Mandatory equipment: helmet with cage, shin-knee guards, elbow pads, gloves, athletic cup, stick and mouthpiece. Registration fee includes team jersey and insurance. Incorporated Village residents pay $85. School District 20 non-village residents pay $100. Non-residents pay $125. Family discount: first child full price and $10 off additional children. Make checks payable to L.R.H.L. Inc. Registrations may be mailed to Greis Park, Lynbrook, NY 11563 along with a copy of birth certificate and signed waiver and release form. For information, call 599-8000 or 763-7450, visit the web site: www.eteamz.com/lrhl.
Lynbrook Expo will be held Saturday, September 15 at Greis Park. Food, crafts, rides and exhibits begin at 10 a.m. Admission is free. Call Recreation at 599-8000.
A la Carte Culinary Services at 32 Atlantic Avenue welcomes the fall with a new calendar of cooking classes. Call 599-2922 to request a new brochure.
Lynbrook Civic Association would like to inform residents that there is a 24-hour automated hotline for complaints regarding air traffic noise to or from JFK International Airport. Call 747-1417.
Malverne
Antique car show will take place in the Malverne commuter parking lot on Sunday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the entire family for a day of fun and nostalgia.
Mothers of Malverne is having its first meeting of the 2001/2002 year on Monday, September 10, 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place. MOM meets the first Monday of each month thereafter.
East Rockaway
Nursery school registration is being accepted for the 2001 school year. The Mothers' Center of Southwest Nassau in East Rockaway offers classes for 2-4-year-olds. "Mommy and Me" and discussion groups are also offered. Call 599-7788.
'Fly with the Angels Run' is a 4-mile race that will start promptly at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 8 and will be preceded at 8:45 a.m. by the Junior Angels 1/4 Mile Fun Run for youngsters. The race begins and ends at Bay Park.
Religious Events
Congregation Beth David 188 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook. "Torah, Talmud & Beyond" with Rabbi Howard Diamond Mondays at 8:30 p.m. Bingo Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Movie night held at 7:15 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, begins October 17 with Mel Brooks' "To Be Or Not To Be." $3.50 per person, includes discussion and refreshments. Call 599-9464.
Sunday brunch series at Congregation Beth David, 188 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook. Beginning October 21, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Held bimonthly. This special program features guest speakers. Beth David members pay $40 in advance for 4 events. Non-members pay $50 for 4 events. Call 599-9464.
Bethany Congregation Church, 100 Main Street, East Rockaway, will launch its 2001 Sunday School Year on Rally Day, September 9, beginning 9 a.m. with a bagel breakfast. Call (516) 599-5768 for registration information and details.
Our Lady of Peace Twice Blessed Thrift Shop, 20 Nieman Ave., Lynbrook is open every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 599-7448.
St. James Thrift Shop is open on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Located at St. James Place & Forest Ave, in Lynbrook. Call 599-5148.
Ongoing Events
Art and Soul of Lynbrook holds several evening programs including palm reading every third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visitors may sign up at the store, 379 Sunrise Highway, or call 872-1844 to schedule a session. Reiki healing circles also meet regularly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call Jean or Linda at 872-1844.
Grist Mill Historical Museum in East Rockaway is the oldest building in Nassau County. There are 1688 to turn-of-the-century memorabilia exhibits open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Labor Day. Located at Woods and Atlantic Avenues in Memorial Park. Free admission. Call 887-6300.
TriCounty Artists of L.I., 55th Annual Fall Membership Art Exhibition, September 8 through 29. Reception and award presentation: Saturday, September 29, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Uniondale Public Library, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale. Call 489-2220.
Tarot workshop Learn to interpret the cards. Third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations required. Limited seating. Sign up at Spiritual Presents, 341A Hempstead Avenue, Malverne or call Mary 596-1952.
Acts II Coffee House On the first and third Saturday of every month, enjoy contemporary Christian music at the garden level of the Church of the Nazarene, 124 Garfield Ave. at Ocean Ave. in East Rockaway. Acts II, funded by donations and run by volunteers, offers coffee, teas and gourmet desserts in a smokeless, alcohol-free environment. Call 599-3116.
Joseph L. Landers Memorial Restoration, the Malverne Historical and Preservation Society's museum is open on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Groups, schools and organizations may also arrange their visits by appointment. Admission is free. Call 887-9727.
Veterans are invited to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 of East Rockaway. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Call 887-8170.
Mothers of Malverne meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Malverne Public Library's lower level, 61 St. Thomas Place. All moms are invited to attend. Call 599-8896.
Homemakers meetings are held at 8 p.m. every second Wednesday at Greis Park on Wilber St., Lynbrook. Call 239-3130.
Like crafts? Visit Lynbrook-Hewlett-Woodmere Homemakers Council meetings, held at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, except December, at Lynbrook's Greis Park.
Bagpipe and drum lessons are offered by the Lynbrook and Rockville Centre Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division #14, Glor Nan Gael Pipe Band on Monday evenings at the Rockville Centre American Legion. Beginners welcome. To register, call 285-0049. To join the Ancient Order of Hibernians ladies' organization, call Mary Murphy at 569-1638. To join the men's organization, call Jim Burke at 799-5153.
Volunteers needed for news delivery for patients. Mercy Hospital, Call Sister Betty McKiernan, 255-2493.
Senior spotlight
Defensive driving course Lynbrook residents over age 50 interested in taking the AARP "55 Alive" course may put their names on a waiting list at the Lynbrook Library's reference desk. Residents on the list are notified as courses are scheduled. All courses are held at Greis Park. Call the library at 599-8630.
Senior South Shore Y Jewish Community Center will be meeting every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Malverne Jewish Center, 1 Norwood Ave. in Malverne. Call 766-4341.
Free counseling is offered by the Villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook to senior citizen residents. Call Dennis Dunn, director, Senior Citizen Counseling at 887-4848.
Mistreatment of the elderly is a growing concern. If you are 60 and older and being hurt by someone who should be caring, the coalition offers counseling, legal advocacy and other support services to senior citizens in need of help. For aid, please call 542-0404.
Libraries
Malverne Public Library
Hours are Mondays and Tuesdays., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays closed. Library is located at 61 Thomas Place; phone number is 599-0750, or you can log on to library at www.nassaulibrary.org/malverne/index.html,or e-mail Malverneatnassaulibrary. org.
Reading calendars will be available for preschoolers, children in grades K-6 and teens. Stickers, raffle prizes and certificates will be given to those who participate and complete their calendars.
Summer story time is being offered for preschoolers, children in grades K-2 grades and families. Fliers for all story times are at the library.
Amazing Time Travel Show is a musical play with a wizard, a caveman, a pirate and a dinosaur, showing on Tuesday, September 11, 4 p.m. for children 3 1/2 and up.
New library cards Malverne residents must register for new computerized library cards for online system. Call 599-0750.
Internet and e-mail class will be offered by the library. This lecture-based seminar will explain how to get online, find information, understand the jargon of the Internet and send e-mail. Registration is ongoing.
Toddlertime begins Monday, September 24. There are two sessions: 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children, 18 months to 30 months-old and an adult are invited. This is a six-week program and the cost is $24 per child. Registration begins September 6. Fliers available at the library.
Lynbrook Public Library
Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Library located at Eldert St. and Carpenter Ave.; call 599-8630, or log on Internet at www.nassaulibrary.org/lynbrook.
Sahaja yoga classes will be held Mondays at 7:15 p.m. except on September 3 and October 8.
Computer kindergarten is a 2-hour, relaxed-paced, hands-on class on Tuesday, September 25. There will be two sessions: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served half-hour before each class. There is a non-refundable fee of $5 per person. Lynbrook residents may register beginning Monday, September 10, 10 a.m. Non-residents may register beginning Thursday, September 20. Only checks and money orders made out to the Lynbrook Public Library will be accepted.
Pearl Buck will be discussed by the Literary Club of Lynbrook on Monday, September 10, 1 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk for patrons with Lynbrook Library cards.
The Poisonwood Bible will be discussed by the Literary Club of Lynbrook on Wednesday, September 5, 7:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.
New discussion groups about books will be held once a month during the evenings at the Lynbrook Library. For more information call 599-8630. Refreshments served.
Growing up Jewish in Ireland Theo Garb tells what it was like growing up in Ireland, one of the few safe havens for Jews in Europe, during WWII, on Tuesday, September 11, 7:15 p.m.
Merry-go-round memories On Saturday, September 29, 1:30 p.m., Gerry Holtzman, executive director and master carver, Empire State Carousel Project, presents a multimedia program on the glory days and history of merry-go-rounds.
60 seconds of thrills & chills On Saturday, October 13, 2 p.m., film aficionado Keith Crocker takes you back to the days when horror movies looked cheesy, but still terrified audiences.
East Rockaway Library
Hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday., Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is located at 477 Atlantic Ave. For info, call 599-1664 or check the Web site at www.nassaulibrary.org/eastrock.
Tot-time for children ages 2 to 3, with a caregiver, will begin Wednesday, October 3, at 10:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. There will be a half-hour of stories, fingerplays and more. There is a $5 fee and proof of age is required.
Picture-book time for children 3 to 5, will begin Tuesday, October 2, at 10:30 a.m. or Thursday, October 4, at 1:30 p.m. Pre-schoolers share stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for 45 minutes. Proof of age is required.
Summer Reading Club 2001 This program is open to children of pre-school age, up to 8th grade. Come and register any time.
PJ Story Time for children 3 years and older. Come in on Thursdays at 7 p.m. for 30 minutes of sleep stories. Have children wear their favorite PJs and bring along a special stuffed-animal friend.
To Your Health
Help for battered women The Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence operates a safe home for battered mothers and their children, or for women who are victims of violent relationships. If you or someone you know is in trouble, call the hotline at 542-0404. All calls are free and confidential, and counselors are available to help victims find safety.
Women's group meets in the Lynbrook office of the Peninsula Counseling Center on Sunrise Highway every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Call Betty Serepica at 599-1181.
Overeaters Anonymous meetings will be held every Saturday at 10 a.m. at South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside. Call (631) 924-0440.
Alcohol/substance abuse counseling is offered by LINK Center, 185 Merrick Rd., to the East Rockaway, Lynbrook and Malverne communities. LINK is also DMV-certified to provide treatment to regain lost driving privileges. Call 887-4848.
Prenatal, obstetrical and newborn services at Women's Health Center, Franklin Hospital Medical Center, Valley Stream, provides comprehensive services to women in need. Center open on Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cancer support group at Mercy Hospital, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre, will be held for patients and their families on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center and the Multiple Sclerosis Society provide diagnosis, second opinions, counseling and referrals to physicians, physical therapists and social workers at 128 Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook. Call 593-3741.
Cancer care or elder care volunteers needed at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre. For info and/or registration, call Sister Regina McAuley, CSJ, at 255-2367.
Dyslexia support group at Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church St., 7:30 p.m. on first Wednesday of each month. Open to all who seek information about dyslexia or who are themselves dyslexic. Call 561-8303 or 565-0623.
Families Anonymous, a self-help program for concerned parents or family members who use drugs, alcohol or have related problems will be held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Raymond's Church School Cafeteria. Call 221-0303.
