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 (516) 746-1300, ext. 227.

The Board of Sanitary District One meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 8 P.M. at One 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. One may call (516) 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.

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.

Special Event

Coats For Kids. Do you have a winter coat you don't use? Are you cleaning out your closets? Don't throw them out. Keep a child warm this winter by donating unwanted children's coats at: Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg's office, 20 West Park Avenue, Long Beach. Call 431-0500. Office hours 9AM-5PM. All coats collected will be dry cleaned free of charge by: Delta Cleaners 83 East Park Ave., Long Beach. And forwarded to "Coats for Kids" for distribution to needy families. Deadline: October 1.

Simply Stronger. The Peninsula Public Library is offering a free, four-session exercise class for older adults, entitled "Simply Stronger" on Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21, and October 5 from 1 P.M.-2 P.M. Registration is a must and will be taken at the library beginning on Thursday, August 10, at 9 A.M. Class is limited to the first 30 persons. District 15 residents are given preference until August 17. The class opens to all on August 18, if space permits. The participants will learn how to build muscular strength and endurance safely and effectively. The exercises are not strenuous.

Appraisal Day. On Sunday, September 17, a special appraisal event, sponsored by the Friends of Rock Hall, will give each individual an opportunity to meet one-on-one with three specialists from the prestigious Phillips Auctioneers, the world's largest auction house. For a donation of $10 an item, each person will receive a verbal evaluation of heirlooms and treasures. Membership fee is $8 an item. Limited to three items, categories include paintings, furniture, jewelry and decorative arts. The proceeds will benefit the Friends of Rock Hall Museum, located at 199 Broadway in Lawrence. Pre-registration and payment is recommended. For further info please call the museum office as soon as possible at 239-1157.

United Choral Society. The United Choral Society will begin the season with an open rehearsal at Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, on Tuesday, September 5. New singers, all voices, are welcome. Subsequent rehearsals will be held at the #6 School, Peninsula Blvd. and Church St., Woodmere. The first concert, featuring "Vilvaldi's Gloria plus additional music, including Handel' s "Hallelujah Chorus" from Messiah, will take place on Tuesday, December 5. For more info. call (718) 474-2293 or (516) 791-2818.

Hadassah Games Day. Nassau Region of Hadassah's Tenth Annual Golf, Tennis and Games day will be held at the Glen Oaks Country Club in Old Westbury, on Monday, September 11. All proceeds will benefit research in Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer and Gene Therapy at Hadassah Hospital. Participary donations are Golf, $360 (cart and caddy included); Tennis, $165; Cards and Games, $125 (including Duplicate Bridge); and Lunch only, $110. For further information and reservations call 766-2725.

Voter Registration. Peninsula Section of National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah, and Five Towns Jewish Council will hold a cooperative voter registration drive beginning August 16. It is essential that all eligible people register and vote. Documents proving eligibility (i.e.18 years of age by Election Day, and American Citizen) are required. People who will be away on Election Day and students attending out of town colleges who won't be coming home that day will need absentee ballots which will be available during this time. The groups will be in populated areas on the following designated dates: August 26, 29 and 30; September 13 and 24. For more info. call 569-3600, 295-0545, 374-6374.

Vocal Recital. Cantor Oreen Zeitlin, mezzo soprano, Soprano Mary Hurlbut and Flautist Andrew Bolotowsky will represent a song recital at Temple Israel of Lawrence on Thursday, August 31, at 7:30 P.M. They will present music by Vivaldi, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Saint Saens, Purcell and contemporary New York composer Elodie Lauten.

Flu Shots. The Five Towns Senior Center, located at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere, is pleased to announce that flu shots will be given at the center on Wednesday, October 11, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. to members of the community aged 65 and over. There is no out-of-pocket expense for this immunization. Senior citizens who wish to participate must register at the center and fill out a medical history form, after which they will be given an appointment.

Library offers Flu Shot. The Peninsula Public Library will once again offer Flu and/or Pneumonia shots to seniors (60 years or older) at NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. Registration at the library will be on Tuesday, October 3, from 9 A.M.-11 A.M. and in the evening from 6 P.M.-8 P.M. You must register to receive the shot. The inoculations will be administered at the library on Tuesday, October 10, 9 A.M.-12 noon under the supervision of licensed nurses, staff members of Nassau County Medical Center. As a community service, Peninsula Public Library, the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizens in cooperation with the Nassau County Medical Center are sponsoring this No Out Of Pocket Expense Immunization Program. For more info call 239-3262 Ext. 216.

Library News

Portraits: Van Gogh. Portraits by Van Gogh are the subject of several major exhibits that will be in museums across the country this year. Art historian Carol Dubs' colorful and exciting slides will illuminate the lives and works of Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gaugin, focusing on the period that the artists worked together. The presentation on Van Gogh is at the H-W Library on September 7 at 2 P.M. Gaugin is Thursday, September 21 at 2 P.M.

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. For further information and to register, one may 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 10:30AM and "Bible Basics" Thursday mornings 9:30AM-10:30AM. Young Israel is located at 1 Piermont Ave. in Hewlett.

Congregation Sons of Israel offers a "Mommy and Me" group on Tuesdays from 10 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. For more information and to register, one may call 374-0805.

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.

Men's Mini Yeshiva. The Chabad Center of the Five Towns is offering a Men's Mini Yeshiva. Explore the Talmud writing and mystical secrets of the Torah in a one-on-one study session with a Rabbinical Yeshiva student. Explore the text in this unique form of Chavrusa study.

Advanced Hebrew. Hadassah is offering advanced classes for those who already can read and write in Hebrew. The class is taught by Annette Labowitz, who has over 25 years experience as a Jewish educator. There is no charge for the class, only a small fee for materials. So come, study with this inspired teacher and deepen your knowledge of Hebrew. For details call the Nassau Region of Hadassah at (516)766-2725.

Torah Seminars for Women. OU Torah Seminars for women are offered Sunday mornings at the West Side Institutional Synagogue on West 76th Street in Manhattan; Monday evenings at Congregation Adereth El on East 29th Street, also in Manhattan; and Tuesday evenings at the Young Israel of Woodmere, 859 Peninsula Boulevard. Tuition is $100 per course; $75 for three or more courses. To view the complete schedule of classes, obtain more information or to register, visit the OU's website www.ou.org and select women learn!or call (212) 613-8188

Ongoing Events

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.

Bereavement Group. The Greater Five Towns YM and YWHA will be offering a Bereavement Group starting Tuesday, July 11, at 2 P.M. 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 Avenue, Cedarhurst. A $40 pre-registration fee is required. For more info call 569-6733.

Chesed Organization. Kesher is a local youth-based chesed organization developed to promote acts of kindness in the community. They are currently collecting items in new or like new condition to distribute to those in need. Tax receipts are available upon request for all donations made. They accept toys, baby equipment and all clothing. For more information call Basha Mindell at 371-0996.

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 Avenue, 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.

SeniorSpotlight

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 on Wednesdays at 12:45 P.M. and led by Diane Goldstein.

The Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA is beginning its fall programs for retired adults. The Shalom Club meets on Mondays at 1 P.M.; The Golden Circle meets Tuesdays at noon at Temple Beth El, Broadway and Locust, Cedarhurst; and L'Chaim Club meets on Wednesdays at 1 P.M. at Temple Gates of Zion, 332 N. Corona Ave., Valley Stream. For more information about any of these programs call 569-6733.

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 Avenue, Far Rockaway.

For Your Health

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.

Self-Help Group. A mental health community organization, helping people deal with fear, depression and anxiety, meets on Monday evenings at 8:15PM at St. Joseph's Parish, 1346 Broadway, Hewlett. For more info call 433-1742.

Parkinson's Support Group Foundation of Long Island, Inc., in cooperation with the Greater Five Towns YM & YWHA, has formed "Tuesday Activity Center," a group for individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease and their spouses and families, to be held at the " Y," 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. The purpose of the group is to allow a better understanding of Parkinson's, to learn about proper exercise, and to offer social interaction. For further information, contact Cathy Byrne at 569-6733.

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.

Library Hours. The H-W Library will be closed on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4.

Spanish-American War. Over 800 American young men were lost in the Spanish-American War. Were they Communists or anti-fascists? Why have they not been properly honored? Marvin D. Miller presents lectures on historical matters often overlooked by the community. He is a retired Social Studies teacher. For more info call 374-1967

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.

Religious Services

Synagogues

Services for August 25 and August 26

Congregation Bais Menachem at The Chabad Center of the Five Towns in Cedarhurst--7:00 P.M. Friday, 9:00 A.M. and 7:30 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--6:30 P.M. Friday, 9 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Saturday.

Congregation Shaaray Tefila in Lawrence--7:20 PM and 8:15PM. Friday, 9 A.M. Saturday.

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 A.M., Saturday.

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

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 7:45 P.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--7:31P.M., Friday; 9A.M., 7:38, Saturday

Churches

Services for Sunday, August 27:

Bethel A.M.E. Church (Far Rock.)--11 A.M.

Community Bible Church in Inwood--10 A.M.

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