Food shopping for seniors who need assistance getting to and from local groceries. Volunteers provide transportation from the Center.
Tuesdays: 9:30 AM
Ballroom Dancing instruction and practice.
Mondays: 12 PM
Exercise program includes aerobics specifically geared toward seniors.
Tuesdays: 1 PM
Computer instruction for all levels.
Thursdays: 9:30 AM
Special Events
Party planning seminar at Temple Avodah Ballroom, 3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside. Will feature everything for any celebration. Free admission.
Sunday, Jan. 28, 3 PM
Theatre Auditions Island Park Theatre Group is holding auditions for the comedic mystery "Catch Me If You Can". Lincoln Orens School, Trafalgar Boulevard in Island Park. Call (516) 431-3320.
Tues., Jan. 9 and Wed., Jan. 10 at 7:30 P.M.
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
Family Day At The J South Shore Y/JCC. Families participate in JCCMaccabi Games and swim in heated pool. 15 Neil Court, Oceanside.For more information, call (516) 766-4341
Monday, December 25
Kiwanis Club of Oceanside meets every Tuesday evening at 7 P.M. at the Alias Smith and Jones Restaurant, 2862 Woods Avenue, Oceanside.
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.
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...
Photography exhibit called "China" by Carole and Jordan Meyers. 30 Davison Avenue, Oceanside (516) 766-2360
January.
"Erin Brockovich" starting Julia Roberts. 30 Davison Avenue. (516) 766-2360
Monday, January 8, 1:30 P.M. and 7 P.M
Closed for the holidays. The Oceanside Library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, The library will also not be open New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 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,interview 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
RVC Public Library...
Reptiles on the move will feature a giant python and other live exotic animals.
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2 P.M.
Shadowboxes. Miniature settings created by artists Lydia Paulsen will be on display in the main floor display cases of the Rockville Centre Public Library through December. The exhibit includes shadowboxes of rooms, houses and an old curiosity shop filled with realistic replicas of furniture, toys, food and other household items. Ms. Paulsen is a professional art teacher and painter whose work has been exhibited frequently on Long Island. She is also a board member of the Village Art Club.
Throughout December
Photographs by Lynn David Nathanson will be showcased by the Rockville Centre Public Library from Dec. 8 through January. Ms. Nathanson's award-winning photographs will be displayed downstairs in the library.
Movie time at the library will feature "Toy Story 2." Children under six should be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, Dec. 27
Closed for the holidays. The Rockville Centre Public Library will be closed Christmas Eve day, Christmas and New Years Eve day.
Theatre news
Mame' Broadhollow's Centre Stage presents the classic musical. Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. Call (631) 581-2700.
January 13-28
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.
