Meeting Place

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

The Woodmere Merchants Association meets the first Monday of each month at the Woodmere-Lawrence United Methodist Church in Woodmere at 6:30 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 Sal Scotto at 239-8281.

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.

Health Assessment. There will be a health assessment with June Friedel, R.N. every first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Five Towns Senior Center. This complete one-on-one health assessment includes blood pressure, drug compatibility and discussion about your health concerns in total privacy. It's sponsored by the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs.

Senior Spotlight

The Five Towns Senior Center. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. there will be a Drama Discussion led by Harold Engel. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. there will be a singing group led by Ruth Shuster. Basic Bridge Instruction will be Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m., led by Diane Goldstein.

Trip to the Vanderbilt Museum and lunch at Pumpernickels, followed by a sightseeing tour of Northport is being sponsored by Five Towns Senior Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere, on Thursday, August 16. Members' fee is $34 and non-members pay $39. Call Suzanne Poynter at (516) 374-4747.

Adult Day Care. The Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA holds an adult social day care program for frail and/ or physically-challenged older adults at 124 Franklin Place in Woodmere. The program includes social activities, recreational crafts, exercise, yoga, nutrition education, kosher lunches, counseling and nursing support services. The group provides an intimate caring environment in which seniors flourish. "Come Alive" offers stimulating programs and enriching new friendships in a family atmosphere. The program meets on Mondays and Thursdays and kosher lunches are served. Limited transportation is provided. For further information or to set up an intake appointment, call Cathy Byrne, MS, RN at 569-6733.

Special Event

Thursday Night Car Classics is sponsored by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, through August 23. Every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., classic vintage cars are displayed on Atlantic Avenue between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road. Different entertainers perform weekly. To display your vintage car or for more information, call Harry Levitt at 599-7777.

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

2001 Red Feather Ball at the Woodmere Club is being sponsored by the Five Towns Community Chest on Saturday, September 8. The honorees are three business leaders in the Five Towns: Sy Glass, president of the Woodmere Merchants Association; Joe Gelb, president of the Hewlett Business Association; and Steven Schneider, chairman of the Cedarhurst Business Improvement District.Call 374-5800 for more information.

Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County is seeking docents to serve as guides or historians. All interested persons, including survivors, liberators, Righteous Among Nations samaritans, or second generation relatives are encouraged to apply or share their testimony. Volunteers are also needed. For more information, call Dr. Regina T. White at (516) 571-8040.

Lynbrook Farmer's Market has opened with a petting zoo, an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, jellies, baked goods, breads and cheeses. The market is located at the Long Island Rail Road parking lot on Sunrise Highway and Forest Avenue and open on Sundays, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (631) 323-3653.

Lawrence High School Class of 1961 is planning its 40-year reunion. It will be held on Saturday, October 6 at the Crowne Plaza-La Guardia. Please contact Ginger Saskin Boockvar at 374-4112 or LHS1961@hotmail.com.

Library News

August hours for Peninsula Public Library are: Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (including September 1): 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thirteen Days, an engrossing docudrama-style depiction of how the Kennedy White House dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis, is showing at the Peninsula library, Tuesday, August 28, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Heart of the Matter is a slide lecture at the Peninsula Library, 280 Central Avenue, on Thursday, August 16, 1 p.m. The presentation will cover questions about heart disease and cardiovascular health.

Side By Side By Sondheim is being presented at the Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Avenue, on Sunday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. This is a musical revue of songs culled from some of Sondheim's greatest musicals.

Save the Last Dance is the film showing at the Peninsula Library, 280 Central Avenue, on Wednesday, August 22, 1 p.m.

An Evening of Music with Carolyn Harding and Company is being presented at the Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, on Thursday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.

Art as Persuasion. The Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, is presenting a reception for an exhibition of poster art on Sunday, September 9 at 2:30 p.m. The exhibition will last through November 25.

Playwrights on family relations is the topic Herbert Goldstein will be discussing at the Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, on Wednesday, September 12, 10 a.m.

Artists for Victory is a lecture on World War II art at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway on Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m.

Five-part series focusing on "Women Alone in the 21st Century" will be offered by the Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Avenue, on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. The substance and subtlety of unattached women are examined through the works of several novelists and by several noted book reviewers. August 21: "Cavedweller."

Uzbekistan is an exotic region of the world and the Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, is having a lecture on it on Wednesday, September 5, 2 p.m.

Blue Cabaret featuring singer Maria Tegzes at the Hewlett Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, on Sunday, September 16, 2:30 p.m.

Cafe Society is being presented by the Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, on Thursday, September 13, 10 a.m.

Ongoing Events

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

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.

Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA will present SKIP (Special Kids in Programs) for children with special needs (ages 4-8). The group will meet twice a week--Wednesdays at 4 p.m., "Friendship Center"; Sundays at 9:30 a.m., "Judaism and Me." The program meets at the Y, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. Pre-registration required. Call 569-6733.

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 599-1181(Voice).

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.

The 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.

YM & YWHA Programs. The Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA is happy to announce some wonderful programs for retired, enthusiastic adults. Shalom Club meets every Monday at 1 p.m. at the "Y," 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. The group begins with a Stretch and Flex Class followed by a wide variety of wonderful and informative programs. Golden Circle meets every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Temple Beth El, Broadway and Locust, in Cedarhurst. Starting with refreshments and light exercise, this group always has interesting lectures or entertainment for all to enjoy.

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.

Grandparents raising grandchildren. If you are raising your children's children, this support group is for you. The group will meet Mondays at 7p.m. Call Lyn Dakes, CSW at Peninsula Counseling Center, 569-6600. Fee of $15 a week for the eight-week group. A grandparent will co-lead the group with Dakes. Groups meet in the Woodmere Office, 124 Franklin Place.

Religious News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Israeli Dance Lessons will be held at Congregation Beth Emeth, 36 Franklin Ave., Wednesdays, 7:30- 9 p.m. Fee is $9 for members, $10 for non-members. Call 374-9220.

Journey to Jewish Portugal and Spain in the Sephardic Temple Congregational and Sisterhood autumn trip, Sunday, October 14 through Thursday, October 25. The price is $2,400 per person. Air space and hotel rooms must be reserved. Contact the Temple office at 295-4644.

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.

For Your Health

Bereavement Group. The Greater Five Towns YM and YWHA is offering a Bereavement Group. The objective of this six-week group is to provide support for the recently bereaved in a caring and warm atmosphere. There will be the opportunity to work through grief, examine feelings and discover inner strengths. This group will be held at the Greater Five Towns YM and YWHA, located at 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. A $40 pre-registration fee is required. Call 569-6733.

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.

Widows/Widowers Group The Peninsula Counseling Center has started a new bereavement support group for recent widows and widowers, on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at 124 Franklin Place. Adjusting to life without a loved one is painful, but a supportive and caring group environment can help the healing process. It is helpful to be with others going through the same experience, people who understand and share your feelings. Call Ruth Stern for more details at 569-6600.

Religious Services

Synagogues

Services for August 17 and 18:

Congregation Bais Menachem at The Chabad Center of the Five Towns in Cedarhurst--4:45 P.M. Friday, 9:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

Congregation Beth Sholom in Lawrence--7:00 P.M. Friday, 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat.

Congregation Ohr Torah in North Woodmere--4:50 P.M.Friday, 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere--6 P.M. Friday, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday.

Congregation Shaaray Tefila in Lawrence--4:30 p.m.. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday.

Congregation Aish Kodesh- Friday- 4:33P.M, Saturday 8:45 a.m. and 4:15P.M.

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre/Congregation Etz Chaim in East Rockaway--7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday.

Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Emeth in Hewlett--8 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst--6:15 p.m.Fri.; 9:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. Sat.; 9:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m. Sun.

Temple Hillel in North Woodmere--7 P.M. Friday, 8:45 a.m., Saturday. 9 a.m., Sunday.

Temple Israel in Lawrence--8 P.M. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Agudath Israel of the Five Towns--4:21Fri, 8:55A.M Sat, 4:10P.M.

Temple Sinai in Lawrence--8:00 P.M.Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday.

The Sephardic Congregation of the Five Towns-7:05 P.M. Friday, 8:45 a.m. and 7:45P.M. Saturday.

The Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst-- 8 a.m., 7:30 P.M. Friday, 8:45 a.m. Saturday.

Young Israel of Hewlett, Congregation Ahavat Yisrael-- 7:00 P.M. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday.

Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst--7:15 & 8:00 P.M. Friday,; 8:15 & 9:00 a.m., 6:00 & 7:40 P.M. Saturday.

Young Israel of North Woodmere--5 P.M. Friday, 9 a.m. and 5 P.M. Saturday.

Young Israel of Woodmere--5:55 P.M., 7:15 P.M. Friday; 7:15, 8:45 & 9:00 a.m., 5:30, 7:45 & 7:55 P.M. Saturday.

Young Israel of Hewlett--4:22P.M., Friday; 9a.m., 4:13, Saturday

Congregation Toras Chaim in Hewlett---5:47 p.m., Friday; 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 5:35 p.m., 6:45 p.m., Saturday

Churches

Services for August 19:

Community Bible Church in Inwood--10 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Incarnation in Cedarhurst--9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Inwood--7:15, 8:15 (Spanish) and 10:30 a.m.; 5:30 P.M., Saturday.

St. Joachim R.C. Church in Cedarhurst-- Sunday Masses: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 Noon.

St. Joseph R.C. Church in Hewlett--8:30; 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 P.M.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Inwood--9:30a.m.

Trinity-St. John's Episcopal Church in Hewlett--8 and 10:30 a.m.

Woodmere-Lawrence United Methodist Church--11 a.m.

Bethel a.m.E. Church (Far Rock.)--11 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church (Far Rock.)--11 a.m.

Survivors of Suicide. The Survivors of Suicide group, a satellite chapter of The Compassionate Friends, meets the first Friday of every month at Zion Episcopal Church, 243-01 Northern Blvd. at 8 p.m. For more info call Ed and Marsha Simon at 295-6345.

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.