By: Robert Remler
The program is offered at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and is hosted by the Service Guild, a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the hospital experience for patients and their families. Women get tips on applying makeup and wearing wigs and other head coverings from licensed cosmetologists. Every woman who attends receives a package of top-of-the-line cosmetics donated by the Cosmetics, Toiletry & Fragrance Association. "The women are usually very happy with the results of their makeovers," said Selma Robinton, who co-chairs the program with Harriette Pine. "But what we offer that's just as important is emotional support. It's comforting to be with other women who really know what you're going through. If they're farther along the path to recovery than you are, that's an inspiration.""Look Good...Feel Better" is conducted at LIJ in Great Neck on the second Monday of every month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Protection against the flu
The Nassau County Department of Health reminds residents that the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu and its complications is to get immunized every year. People at highest risk who should be immunized include those age 65 and older, adults and children with chronic metabolic, cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, including diabetes and asthma, pregnant women with underlying medical conditions and those more than three months pregnant during flu season, residents and staff of nursing homes and children six to nine months who have never been vaccinated for the flu. In addition, the Department of Health recommends that adults age 50- to 64-years-old, children between six months and 23 months, those living with or caring for children under 2-years-old and people in institutional settings such as college be vaccinated. Free flu shots for Nassau County residents over 60 years of age will be offered at several locations through November and December.Baldwin: Monday, Nov. 18 at Baldwin Senior Center, 1810 N. Grand Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register in-person at the Center. Bellmore: Monday, Nov. 25 at Bellmore Senior Center, 2000 Bellmore Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register in-person at the Center. Cedarhurst: Thursday, Nov. 14 at Greater Five Towns Y & YWHA, 207 Grove Ave. from 12 to 2 p.m. Call (516) 569-6733 to register. Serves surrounding communities.Elmont: Monday, Dec. 2 at Elmont Senior Center, 138 Elmont Road from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register in-person at the Center. Freeport: Friday, Nov. 15 at J.J. Madden Senior Housing, 240 S. Main St. from 1 to 4 p.m. To register, call Louis at (516) 942-8940, Tues-Fri 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Lawrence: Thursday, Nov. 14 at Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (516) 295-7078 to register. Lawrence: Monday, Nov. 25 at Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register in-person at the library. Serving surrounding communities. Long Beach: Friday, Nov. 8 at Project Challenge at The People's Church, 111 Delaware Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 12 at JASA, 570 W. Walnut St. from 1 to 3 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 15 at East Elementary School, 456 Neptune Blvd. from 4 to 7 p.m. Call Long Beach Medical Center to register at (516) 897-1424, or walk-in at JASA and the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, 167 E. Park Ave.Lynbrook: Friday, Nov. 8 at the Greis Park Frank Gulotta Senior Center, 55 Wilbur St. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register in-person at the center. Serving surrounding communities.Merrick: Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Merrick Senior Center, 2550 Clubhouse Road from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register in-person at the Center. Oceanside: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at South Nassau Communities Hospital, Albert Conference Room, 1 Healthy Way from 10 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call (516) 632-4460, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valley Stream: Thursday, Nov. 14 at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, between Fletcher and Franklin Avenues, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register in-person at Administration Building. At all locations, pre-registration is required. Reservations will be accepted until sites have reached their maximum capacity, at which time requests should be directed to (516) 571-1627 for referral to the next available location. There is no out-of-pocket expense, but Medicare will be billed for those individuals having coverage. Pneumonia vaccines will also be available.
Giving support
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The Restless Legs Syndrome/Periodic Limb Movements Disorder of LI Support Group brings awareness to the affliction of Movement and Sleep Disorders and offers educational support for those suffering from these treatable, genetic neurological disorders. The support group will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A at North Shore University Hospital in Syosset, 221 Jericho Turnpike. A program is planned for the evening. Early registration and coffee will be offered at 6:40 p.m. For more information call (516) 735-2295.
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Franklin Hospital Medical Center's Diabetic Support Group will meet on Monday, Nov. 11 at 7: 30 p.m. in the Geriatric Conference Room. Speaker Ilia Scrivano will address the topic "Kidney and Diabetes." Everyone is welcome at no charge. For additional information call (516) 256-6610.
Speakers
Rheumatologist Galina Marder, head of the connective tissue diseases section at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, will host the lecture "What Is Lupus?" on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the hospital's Teaching Center 201 A, B and C, located at 270-05 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. Refreshments will be offered at 7 p.m. and the lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call the North Shore-LIJC System's Department of Professional and Public Health Education at (516) 465-2500.
