Next meeting Tuesday, January 9 at 8PM at the Middle School
City Council
Next meeting Tuesday, January 16 at 8 PM at City Hall.
Special Events
Raffle Drawing.
The Long Beach Historical Society will hold its Cayman Islands raffle drawing on January 28, at its annual meeting. The grand prize is a one week stay in the Caymans at a luxury condo, with $500 kicked-in towards airfare. Second prize is $500, and third is $250. For information, call the museum at 432-1192.
Open Meeting
The Long Beach chapter of Hadassah is having an open board meeting at 10:30 AM at Temple Israel of Long Beach on Thursday, January 11. Everyone is welcome. For information, call 889-7767.
Thrift Shop
Temple Beth-Ell of Long Beach welcomes all comers to their Thrift Shop, featuring new and gently used merchandise. Stocked with men''s and women's clothes, paper goods, furniture and used books, the Shop is open every Wednesday, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Enrichment.
Registration is open for the 2001 Saturday Morning Enrichment Program. Classes are available that engage all interests: from cooking to cheerleading, book activities to tae kwon do. All students in PreK, elementary and middle schools are eligible for enrollment. Forms and brochures are available in all Long Beach schools. For information, call Ellen Dibner at 897-2257.
Discussion Group
The Intergenerational Discussion Group, led by Outreach Librarian Joan Yonish, will discuss "Stones From The River," by Ursula Hegi, at the Long Beach Public Library on Friday, January 5 from 1-3 PM.
We The People
We The People of Long Beach (WTP Inc) invites the public to a wine and cheese reception to be held on Friday, January 5 at the Pt. Lookout Firehouse on Lido Blvd. For information, call 432-0456.
Senior Spotlight
Senior Community Center Every Friday, Walking Club 9:30 A.M., Dance Therapy, 1-3 P.M. Every Monday, Walking Club, 9:30 A.M., Line Dancing, 2:30P.M., Beginner's & Intermediate Bridge, 12:45-2:45 P.M. Every Tuesday, Senior Employment 10 A.M.-2 P.M., Sculpture Class, 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M., Folk Dancing, 2-3 P.M. Every Wednesday, Walking Club 9:30 A.M., Senior Employment, 10-2 P.M., Play of Hand Bridge, 12:45-2:45 P.M., Dance Therapy, 1-2 P.M., Movement Meditation, 2-3 P.M. Every Thursday, Classic Movies by Joe, 10 A.M., Senior Employment, 10-2 P.M., Table Games 12-2 P.M., Line Dancing, 2-3 P.M.
JASA Cultural Arts Series
Tuesday, December 26 at 10:15 A.M.Topics include "Distinctive Americans," Anti-Semitism in Modern America" and "Americanisms in Yiddish." to be held at Temple Beth-El. Call (516) 432-5555.
Religious News
Hadassah Hebrew
Literacy Class
Free weekly classes in modern Hebrew will be held on Mondays at 7:30 P.M. at Cong. Beth Sholom on East Park Avenue. For registration and details about the Long Beach class, call 431-8316.
To Your Health
Beach Breast Cancer Coalition Lend A Helping Hand
On-going program that "lends a helping hand" to women from Long Beach and surrounding communities who are diagnosed with breast cancer and presently undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation. If you know someone who would be helped by this service, please have them call 897-1344.
Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous, a self-help, free 12-step program for compulsive gamblers and those who think they have a problem meets every Wednesday at Temple Emanu-El at 8 P.M. Also available is Gamanon, a self-help group for family of compulsive gamblers. For information, call 641-0543.
Disabled adults support The St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Auxiliary sponsors a monthly support group for men and women who are physically disabled. The support group meets on the second Thursday of each month, from 1-2:30 P.M., at the St. Charles Rehabilitation Network office at 201. I.U. Willets Road, Albertson. For more info. call Barbara Toney at 739-4900.
Bereavement Support Group On Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. in Conference Room C at Long Beach Medical Center. The Medical Center's Counseling Center will offer a weekly bereavement support group for individuals dealing with the death of a family member or loved one. This free support group will be led by a mental health professional. For more information, call The Counseling Center at (516) 897-1270.
Beginners meditation Wednesdays, 2-3 P.M. Lisa Wisel leads this group using stretching, music, imagery and breathing. Free to all seniors. For more information, call Joe Cavalieri at 431-3510.
Dance/Movement Therapy Wednesdays & Fridays, 1-2 P.M.; Fridays, 2-3 P.M., at Long Beach Senior/Community Center, 650 Magnolia Blvd. Free to all seniors. Lisa Wisel leads this workshop for seniors of all backgrounds & abilities. For more information, call Joe Cavalieri at 431-3510.
Weekly Depression Screening Long Beach Medical Center's Counseling Center is offering free, weekly walk-in screenings for persons experiencing depression, Wednesdays from 2 to 3 PM. Includes an interview with a mental health professional. Pre-registration is not required. For information, call The Counseling Center at 897-1270.
Volunteer!
COMPEER volunteers sought Friendship is powerful medicine when you're isolated and recovering from mental illness. COMPEER volunteers have fun and spend a rewarding hour with a new friend. Training is provided and a year's commitment is requested. Call the Mental Health Association of Nassau County at 489-2322 ext. 121 to apply.
Mercy Hospice Mercy Hospice is seeking volunteers in Nassau County who are available during day, evening or on weekends, to help patients and their families at home with emotional support, companionship and practical assistance. Call Lucille Bruntvedt, Volunteer Coordinator, at 485-3060.
Donate to soup kitchen The L.B. Food & Friendship I.N.N. is once again looking forward to the generous offering of food from our local residents, so that we can continue to offer a holiday basket to our less fortunate families. Please feel free to drop off your surplus turkeys and holiday offerings at 140 W. Pine St. (off National Blvd.) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 AM and 1 PM. For further information, please, call 889-7064.
Long Beach Auxiliary Police A recruitment drive for the Auxiliary Police is currently underway. Since 1940, The Long Beach Auxiliary Police have assisted the regular police department, serving as extra eyes and ears on the Long Beach streets and helping with traffic and crowd control during local emergencies and special events. Positions are available in the newly formed bike patrol as well as for nightly community patrols. For more information, call Lt. Ken Novak at 431-6868.
Volunteers needed for JASA's Friendly Visitors Program needed for JASA's Friendly Visitors Program; if you are interested in sharing time with a senior citizen in his or her home, please call Jolene Boden at 432-0570 for more information.
Loving foster homes needed St. Christopher-Ottilie, one of New York City's largest foster care agencies, is searching for families who can provide loving, stable environments for children. For information about how to become a foster parent, call 764-4499.
Volunteer for C.U.R.B. Volunteers are needed by Citizens United to Remove Barriers (CURB) to help construct ramps for the disabled. Call 889-6579.
Volunteer at L.I. Crisis Center The Long Island Crisis Center, which provides a range of services to people in need including a 24/7 hotline service to youth and their families, has many positions available, including becoming a crisis intervention counselor. No experience necessary - extensive training provided. Call 826-0244 for an interview.
Help stop hunger, waste Island Harvest, Long Island's Food Rescue Organization, invites you to volunteer. Island Harvest's mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We need your talents and energy to help our network grow. Help restore hope to your Long Island neighbors. For more information, please call (516) 294-8528.
