Community Update

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Spotlight on Seniors



Sandel Senior Center

50 South Park Avenue

(516) 678-9350

Food shopping for seniors who need assistance getting to and from local groceries. Volunteers provide transportation from the Center.

9:30 a.m., Tuesdays

Ballroom Dancing instruction and practice.

Noon, Mondays

Exercise program includes aerobics specifically geared toward seniors.

1 p.m., Tuesdays

Computer instruction for all levels.

9:30 a.m., Thursdays

Special Events



American Business Women's Long Island Chapter will host their dinner meeting at the Westwind Yacht Club, Freeport. For information and registration, call (516) 221-9756.

6:30 p.m.Tues. Feb. 13

Fashion show Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon by the American Business Women's Association, the Long Island Chapter, will be held at Rockville Centre Links Country Club, North Long Beach Road. Fashions by Dress Barn and Dress Barn Women. Reservations by Feb. 14. Donation $25. Make checks payable to A.B.W.A., Edyth DeBaun, P.O. Box 68, Oceanside, NY, 11572.

Noon, Sat. March 3

Volunteers needed South Shore Y/JCC is looking for dedicated individuals. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766 4341, ext. 130.

Ongoing

Singers needed...The Oceanside Chorale is recruiting all voices of men and women. Rehearsals at Merle Avenue School, Merle Ave. and Oceanside Rd.,Oceanside.

8 p.m., Wednesdays

Kiwanis Club of Oceanside meets at the Alias Smith and Jones Restaurant, 2862 Woods Avenue, Oceanside.

7 p.m., Tuesdays

Oceanside Chamber of Commerce meets every Thursday at 12:45 P.M. at the Star Diner, 2756 Long Beach Road. For more information or to join the chamber call 763-9177.

12:45 p.m., Thursdays

Foster homes needed. St. Christopher-Ottilie is searching for families who can provide loving, stable environments for children. To become a foster parent call (516) 764-4499.

Island Senior Symphony, an Island-wide orchestra, is seeking musicians for all sections, especially string players. Rehearsals are held Thursday mornings from 9:30 A.M. to noon. For information, call (516) 665-3382.

Ongoing

Library News



Oceanside Library....

Classical Concert...

The Minnewaska Chamber Music Society performs works by Vivaldi, Poulenc, Gershwin, Bolling and American rag. For more information, call (516) 766-2360

Ongoing Career Counseling. Individual consultations with career counselor Judith Albert are available at the library. Ms. Albert provides strategies for approaching the current job market and offers assistance with resume writing,interv

iew techniques, salary negotiations and more. Call 766-2360 for further details.

Island Park Library

99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park (516) 432-0122

English as a second language classes are offered on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. Open to those over 18 years wishing to improve their English language skills. Bring notebook and pen. Free

At Baldwin library



Read and Tell a book discuss program for third graders. Registration is necessary and begins Thursday, January 11. Call 223-6228 for more details.

3:45 p.m., Thursday, March 1

Defensive Driving Course The National Safety Council will be sponsoring a 6 hour Defensive Driving Course. Applications will be available at the library on Feb. 10.

Session I Feb. 24 and Session II Mar 24, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

"An International Musical Menu" Vovalist-pianist Shelley Shields will perform an international cabaret of music filled with the rythms and melodies from many lands.Tickets will be available at the Reference Desk starting Sunday, Feb. 25. Limit 4 tickets per family.

Sunday, March 11, 2:30 p.m

Saturday Story Times for boys and girls age 3 to Kindergarten unable to attend the Tuesday and Wednesday Story Time sessions.

10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10

Black History Month Celebrate African-American Month in a workshop to create the "Peace Windsock," which features doves of peace and a profile of Martin Luther King, Jr. Tickets are free and available at the Children's Desk starting Feb. 1.

3:15-4 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 22

Read and tell a book discuss program for third graders. Registration is necessary and begins Thursday, January 11. Call 223-6228 for more details.

3:45 p.m,. Thursday, March 1

At the Hospitals



Mercy Medical Center

1000 North Village Avenue

(516) 705-1021

Cancer support group for patients and their families will be held for seven weeks in the private dining room of Mercy's cafeteria. Register in advance by calling 705-1393.

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