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 746-1300, ext. 227.

The Board of Sanitary District One meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 8 p.m. at 1 Bay Boulevard in North Lawrence.

The Lawrence Association meets the third Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Village Country Club on Causeway.

Woodmere Merchants Association meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District's Board of Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 26, and May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, at 2150 Bay Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

The Hewlett Business Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Hewlett Fire House at 7:30 p.m.

Lawrence Village mayor and Board of Trustees will meet the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 196 Central Ave.

Lawrence school board will meet on Wednesday, April 20 at 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway,

Business Network

International (www.bni.com <http://www.bni.com> ) has opened a Five Towns Chapter. Meetings are held Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. at The Woodmere Club. BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. Call Jonathan Polakoff for details at (516) 792-2217 or e-mail him at jonathan.polakoff@ryanbeck.com.

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 Robert O'Brien at 371-1252.

The Lawrence Board of Education hearing for the proposed 2005-06 budget, originally set for Tuesday, May 3, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 8 p.m., at Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway. In addition, the board is alerting residents who previously voted at Number One School that polling sites have been reassigned, using the Long Island Railroad tracks at a natural boundary. Voters can visit www.lawrence.org for a street guide or use directives as follows: Residents who usually voted at the Number One school and who live north of the tracks, will now vote at Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Rd., Cedarhurst; and, residents who usually voted at the Number One School and who live south of the tracks will now vote at the Lawrence Middle School. For additional information, contact the district clerk at 295-7032.

The Inwood Community Group will hold an open meeting to discuss the Lawrence school budget at St. John's Church, 4 Henry St., Inwood, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27.

The Village of Cedarhurst Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst, on Thursday, April 21, at 8 p.m.

The Herbert B. Tenzer 5 Towns Democratic Club meets the second Thursday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library.

The Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post #339 meets on the second Sunday of each month at 10 a.m., at the LCR Building on Mulry Lane in Lawrence. Anyone interested may call Orlando at 295-4690.

Religious News

Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Emeth, 36 Franklin Avenue, Hewlett, will once again start its popular "Lunch & Learn" adult education class led by Rabbi Jason Klein. Classes are held on Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the temple, and will proceed until June. For further information one may call 374-9220.

SeniorSpotlight

Five Towns Senior Center offers college-type courses five days a week at 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Members enjoy current events, discussions, music and art lectures; and bus trips, movies, museum visits, seasonal parties and live entertainment. Contract bridge and duplicate bridge are popular programs, along with dancing, flexercise, tai chi, painting, pilates, computer lectures and lessons, sculpture, creative writing and more. The center is a place for learning, for friends and for fun. Membership is open to all over the age of 55. Anyone wishing more information may call Executive Director Georgiana Wolfson or Program Coordinator Suzanne Poynter at 374-4747.

The Five Towns Senior Center 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere, is seeking volunteers to teach the center's members computer skills, at the center's new computers, Monday-Friday, 1-3 p.m. Call Executive Director Georgiana Wolfson or Program Coordinator Suzanne Poynter at 374-4747.

special event

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is in the process of forming a chapter on Long Island. The chapter is organizing the "Out of the Darkness" community walk again on Sunday, Sept. 25 at Old Westbury Gardens and planning four community events throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties to raise awareness about suicide. The local event is scheduled for May 11 in Hewlett and is being done in conjunction with Peninsula Counseling Center in Woodmere.

Temple Hillel of North Woodmere, 1000 Rosedale Rd., will continue the celebration of its 50th anniversary year with Dr. Eliezer Diamond as Scholar-in-Residence for Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14. For more information call 791-6344.

National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section's Dinner Dance honoring Raela Bloom and Joan Riegel will be on Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. at Temple Avodah. For more info, call the NCJW office at 569-3660.

Lawrence High School Class of 1955 will hold its 50th reunion at the Lawrence Club at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Contact by e-mail jajeb@yahoo.com or call (516) 599-5129 or (516) 374-1329.

Peninsula Counseling Center and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are hosting a special community meeting at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Wednesday evening, May 11. The meeting will feature a new 26-minute film, "The Truth About Suicide: Real Stories of Depression in College." For more information call 569-6600.

The public is invited to join friends and supporters of Peninsula Counseling Center at its annual meeting, to be held Tuesday evening, May 3, at the Lawrence Village Country Club, Causeway, Lawrence. The meeting, which will begin at 7:30 with a dessert and coffee buffet, will include the installation of officers, an overview of the past year and talks by individuals who have been helped by PCC. There is no admission charge, but reservations are required. They may be made by calling Audrey Goodman at (516) 569-6600, ext. 274.

A delightful afternoon for young children will be presented free of charge at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Sunday, May 1. Children ages 1 to 7 are invited to laugh and sing with Bruce in an interactive musical show.. The performance, sponsored by the Doris Vine Memorial Fund for Children at Peninsula Counseling Center, will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the library's Gold Hall. There is no admission fee but reservations are required. Call 374-0391 or 569-6600, ext, 274 for ticket info.

Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Emeth, 36 Franklin Ave., Hewlett, will present "Tubby the Tuba," an interactive musical program for children and parents, with The Eastern Symphony Chamber Orchestra at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. It will be hosted by Dr. Paul Shelden. General admission is $10, $8 for seniors and students and $5 for children under 12.

Searching for the Lawrence High School Class of '95. The class's 10-year reunion is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005. E-mail Carrie Groothuis (littlegroo@hotmail.com) with contact information if you would like to be notified of the reunion results.

"Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World" is the focus of this year's National Council of Jewish Women South Shore Section's Annual Spring Luncheon, which will be held on Monday, May 1 at 11 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Judea Pearl, father of slain Wall Street Journal Reporter Daniel Pearl. The luncheon will be held at Temple B'nai Sholom, 100 Hempstead Ave., in Rockville Centre. Couvert $75, students $50. All are welcome to attend. Checks, made out to NCJW South Shore Section, must be received by April 25, and mailed to 14 Jackson Ave., RVC, 11570. For more information call (516) 766-2446 or visit www.ncjwsouthshore.org.

Famed entertainer Neshama Carlebach will appear at Temple Beth El, Broadway & Locust Ave., Cedarhurst on Wednesday evening, May 11 on the eve of Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day. Neshama is the daughter of the late Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. She sings songs of the spirit, freewheeling jazz and rhythms evocative of Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The program, which commences at 7:30 p.m., is being sponsored by Temple Beth El, Congregation Sons of Israel, Temple Hillel and Hewlett East Rockaway Jewish Center. All are welcome.

The Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns in Cedarhurst, in conjunction with Congregation Sh'aaray Tefila, is beginning a bereavement support group to assist those who have lost a loved one in the past year. The six-week support group will offer people an opportunity to work through the grief process in a warm and caring environment. The group starts on Tuesday evening, Mach 15 at Congregation Sh'aaray Tefila, 25 Central Ave. in Lawrence. For further information call (516) 569-6733.

St. John's Episcopal Hospital, at 327 Beach 19th St., Far Rockaway, will present a diabetes support education program on wound care therapy on April 25 at 1 p.m in the hospital's board room. The guest speakers are Myrna Bailey, director of imaging services, and Pam Reilly, wound care specialist.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns invites the community to attend a Yom Hashoah Program at Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst, at 46 Locust Ave., on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:45 p.m. This film will feature the film," Paper Clips," and will offer an opportunity to meet the courageous survivors featured in the film.

Friends of Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence, will present a Colonial Canine Adventure Day Dog Show on Saturday, May 14, 1-4 p.m. (Rain date, Sunday, May 15). The show will feature twenty breeds of popular colonial dogs, including Greyhounds, Whippets, Irish Wolfhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, English Bulldogs, English Setters, Pomeranians, Yorkshire Terriers, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Welsh Terriers, Fox Terriers, Pugs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. There is no fee. Dog treats, accessories and crafts will be sold. Register in advance by calling 239-1157.

Library News

Peninsula Public Library Hours: Monday- Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Log onto The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library website at www.nassaulibrary.org/hewlett for the online catalogue to see if a particular book is in stock, place reserves or check your account. You may also review the on-line version of Overleaf, and the children's newsletter, Overleaf Jr., to find out about programs and other activities.

Peninsula Public Library will present a slide-lecture on "Getting Comfortable in New York: Three Generations of European Jews from Ellis Island to the suburbs," at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 5.

Peninsula Public Library will present an illustrated lecture on Diane Arbus Revelations, tracing Arbus' s achievement with the camera, with Louis Kouchur, a museum educator and art historian, on Thursday, April 28, at 1 p.m.

Peninsula Public Library will offer defensive driving courses this spring. Course #1 will be given Wednesdays, April 13 and 20, from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Registration is Tuesday, April 5, at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Course #2 will be offered from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17. Registration is Tuesday, May 10, beginning at 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m. Course #3 will be held on Monday, June 20 and 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Registration is Tuesday, June 7, at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The courses are available to District 15 residents over 50 years old. The fee is $10 per person, by check only, payable to AARP.

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.

ONGOING Events

A new group to help individuals cope with the loss of a spouse is now forming at Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Pl., Woodmere. Recently bereaved widows and widowers over 60 years of age are invited to join. Under the leadership of Ruth Stern, the group will meet Wednesdays, from 5 to 6 p.m., beginning April 20. For more information call 569-6600, ext. 278.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns will offer a Phase I bereavement group for anyone who has lost a spouse within the past year, starting Monday, May 2 at 11 a.m., at 207 Grove Ave. in Cedarhurst. A $40 member/$45 non-member pre-registration fee is required. For further information call Lisa Stern at 569-6733.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns holds programs for retired, enthusiastic adults, such as the Shalom Club, which meets every Monday at 1 p.m. a the JCC, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. The JCC's Golden Circle meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth El, Broadway and Locust Avenue. The L'Chaim Club meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at Temple Gates of Zion, 332 N. Corona Ave., Valley Stream. Refreshments, exercise and lectures. Call 569-6733 for more information.

Help for drug and alcohol abuse is available at the Chemical Dependence Treatment Services of Peninsula Counseling Center. For more than 18 years, the service has helped individuals and families recover from the ravages of substance abuse. Group and individual therapy sessions, adult and adolescent treatment's available, at 73 South Central Ave., Valley Stream. The phone number is 872-9698.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering a Phase I Bereavement Group for anyone who has lost a spouse within the past year beginning on Monday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at the JCC, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. A $40 member/$45 non-member pre-registration fee is required. Call Lisa Stern at 569-6733 for more information.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals are served in the Pride program of Peninsula Counseling Center. Individual and group counseling in a supportive gay-affirmative environment. Also being offered is a support group for parents of gay and lesbian individuals. Strict confidence observed. The group meets in the evening hours at the Lawrence office, 270 Lawrence Ave. Call 239-1945.

Alzheimer's and dementia suffers aged 60 and over are welcome at The Club, a social, supportive program sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center. The club meets Mondays and Wednesdays for women, Tuesdays and Thursdays for men, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1355 Noel Ave., Hewlett. Call 374-9253.

Eating disorders program of Peninsula Counseling Center offers new weight management groups for obesity, as well as treatment for anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating. The group is led by Cara Mayrick, at 381 Sunrise Highway. The number is 899-1181.

An anger-aggression management group for men, sponsored by Peninsula Counseling Center and and led by Alejandro Godoy, meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 381 Sunrise Hwy., Lynbrook. Call 599-1181.

The Peninsula Counseling Center sponsors child and teen socialization groups to help build self-confidence and get along better with friends, family and in school. Programs for girls 9-12 and boys 9-11, also groups for girls 14-15 and 16-18. Call 569-6600 for more information.

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group holds bi-weekly meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at The Bristal, Assisted Living, at North Woodmere, 477 Hungry Harbor Road. For more information call (516) 336-2600.

A unique approach to parent-teen difficulties. The program will provide the opportunity for mothers and fathers to address their specific problems in dealing with their adolescents. Under its individualized approach, the Parent Place offers crisis intervention as well as specific methods for dealing with specific issues. Parents also receive information on the adolescent stage of development, along with support and guidance. For more information on the Parent Place, call Barbara Margelefsky at the PCC at 569-6600, ext. 249.

Visit the new books in Spanish section of the Peninsula Public Library, where you will find popular novels as well as non-fiction titles on a variety of subjects.

The Woodmere-Lawrence United Methodist Church thrift shop, 1023 Broadway, Woodmere is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are welcome.

Far Rockaway High School's 50th reunion, class of 1955 and 1956, will be held on June 10, 2005 at Lawrence Village Country Club. Contact Cookie Upbin Hoffner at (516) 374-9199 or (561) 624-1460 or E-mail MSCookie37@aol.com.

Madraigos, 395 Pearsall Ave. in Cedarhurst, after school enrichment and recreation program for teens, will hold a self-defense course for boys ages 15-20, every Sunday at 8 p.m. Pizza will be served. Limited spots available. Reserve a spot by calling 371-4233.

A pilot group of seniors at the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, will meet for successive Monday mornings, at 10:45 a.m. Under the guidance of Woodmere resident Prof. Asher J. Matathias, the class will explore the meaning of current events: the American system of government, its politics, and the role the United States plays in the world as its pre-eminent power; the centrality of Israel in contemporary public discussion --- anti-Semitism, the Shoa, the role of the United Nations as focus for any lasting settlement to the problems confronting the Middle East.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, hosts an adult social day care program twice a week. This support program is for frail and/or physically challenged older adults. For further information one may call Cathy Byrne, MS, RN at 569-6733.

A new group for the recently bereaved is forming at Peninsula Counseling Center in Woodmere. the group, led by Ruth Stern, LCSW, offers support in a caring environment, to help individuals cope with loss and loneliness. The group will meet at PCC, 124 Franklin Pl., on Wednesdays, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information call 569-6600, ext. 278.

The JCCwill offer a Bereavement Group on Mondays at 11 a.m. at the JCC, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. The objective of the eight-week group is to provide support for the recently bereaved in a caring and warm atmosphere. A $40 member/$45 non-member pre-registration fee is required. Call the JCCat 569-6733.

The JCC will host a Caregiver's Support Group for family members caring for an elderly loved one. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the JCC, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst.

The JCC will hold sessions on the changing SATs. During this Kaplan pre-college seminar, instructors will review why the changes are occurring, what the changes mean for high school students, what the new question types are and how students can prepare for the new test. The classes will be held at the JCC. 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, on Tuesdays, from 7-8 p.m. Admission is free. For further information and/or reservations, call 569-6733.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns will hold a beginner's class in Israeli dancing on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. The advanced class continues on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to Noon. The fee is $10 per class. The classes will be held at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst. For further information and/or reservations, call 569-6733.

The Parkinson's Support Group Foundation, in cooperation with the JCC of the Greater Five Towns, is holding a Tuesday activity center at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of the group is to bring together Parkinsonians, spouses and their families to help them better understand the nature of their condition, gain confidence, courage and optimism, learn about proper exercise and "come out" and join in community activities. For more information call Cathy Byrne at 569-6733.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns has scheduled "Phase II - Life Goes On," a support group for widows and widowers, at 11 a.m., to be held at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst. For fee information and/or further information one may call 569-6733.

Young Israel of Hewlett announce "The Jewish Family Services series," a monthly series of workshops designed to address contemporary issues in the Five Towns Orthodox community.The workshops will be held at Young Israel of Hewlett, 1 Piermont Avenue. For more information call 295-2282 or 496-7550, ext. 135.

The Parkinson's Support Group of Long Island in cooperation with the JCC of the Greater Five Towns announces a Tuesday Activity Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 207 Grove Ave. The purpose of the group is to bring together Parkinsonians, spouses and their families to help them better understand the nature of the condition, gain confidence, courage and optimism, learn about proper exercise. For further information call Cathy Byrne at 569-6733.

St. Joseph's Rectory, 1346 Broadway, Hewlett, has scheduled yoga classes for Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no fee. Bring a friend. For further information one may call 374-3751.

Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation (LIAF) has scheduled support groups to be held at The Bristal, Assisted Living, 477 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere. The LIAF support group for early-stage Alzheimer's meets on Tuesdays, at 10 a.m. The LIAF support group for caregivers meets on Tuesdays, at 11:30 a.m. The LIAF support group for adult children meets on Thursdays, at 7 p.m. Call 792-5131.

JACS: Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and significant others, meets Tuesdays, at 8 p.m., at Tempo Group, 112 Franklin Place, Woodmere. For further information one may call 239-0247.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, will host a Caregiver's Support Group, 7:30 p.m. The group meets the first Thursday of the month.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering a Bereavement Group at 11 a.m., at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst. The objective of this eight-week group is to provide support for the recently bereaved. For registration information one may call 569-6733.

A new group to help widows and widowers cope with their bereavement is being formed at Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere. Under the leadership of Ruth Stern, CSW-R, the group will meet Wednesdays, from 5 to 6 p.m. Most insurance is accepted. For further information one may call 569-6600.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere, offers The Club, a social day program for people with Alzheimer's disease. The Club meets Mondays and Wednesdays for women, Tuesdays and Thursdays for men, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Family members must provide transportation. For further information one may call 374-9253.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst is offering ballroom dancing on Tuesdays, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For fee and/or further information one may call 569-6733.

The Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County is seeking docents and volunteers. The center teaches about the Holocaust, the evils of prejudice and the need for tolerance. Docents guide visitors through the center and provide an historical overview of the Holocaust period.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst is offering a beginner's class in Israeli Dancing for Wednesdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by the advanced class until 12:20 p.m. For fee and/or further information one may call 569-6733.

Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, Woodmere, has scheduled beginners/advanced Israeli dancing, with Tzvi Yitzchak for Mondays, at 8 p.m. For further information one may call 374-0655.

Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, Woodmere, has started registration for summer camp and the Ganoni-Bi-Lingual Pre-School Program. For further information one may call 374-0805.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst is offering a beginner's class in yoga scheduled for Tuesdays, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For fee and/or further information one may call 569-6733.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere offers socialization groups for children who are having difficulties in family, school and social settings. For further information one may call 569-6600.

1 in 9's Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett, is offering a Lymphedema Support Group the third Monday of each month, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., for men and women. For further information and to register, one may call 374-3190.

Parkinson's support group meets at Temple Israel, 140 Central Ave., third Tuesday from 1 to 3. p.m.

The Adult Developmental Center, Inc. is offering social skills groups for elementary and middle school students every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening in Hewlett. For further information one may call 596-0073.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst has scheduled Israeli dancing for Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., to be held in the Social Hall. For further information one may call 569-6733.

Men's forum for friendship meets at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue, every Monday at 8 p.m. Provides a chance for newly retired men to develop new friendships and interests as their lifestyle changes.

Peninsula Counseling Center's Chemical Dependence Unit offers a Women's Recovery Group every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Run by a professional in substance abuse treatment. For further information call 239-7277.

"Thirty40Something" summer softball league begins late June. The club is open to all men over 30. Games played on local fields, Monday through Thursday, twilight. For further information and/or an application one may call 458-2444 or email thirty40softball@aol.com.

Rosh Chodesh women's group meets at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue on the first Thursday of every month at 8 p.m.

The Peninsula Public Library invites parents and students to hear a lecture on the college financial aid process with speaker Barry Fox. For further information one may call the library at 239-3262, ext. 216.

Hebrew Classes. The Young Israel of Hewlett is offering Reading Hebrew Level 2, "Learn to read from a Sidur," Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and "Bible Basics" Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Young Israel is located at 1 Piermont Ave. in Hewlett.

South Shore Services for the Handicapped, affiliate of Peninsula Counseling Center, has started a support group for parents of disabled children. The evening group meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Daytime group meets Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. For further information call 569-6600, ext. 220.

Tempo Group Inc., The Parenting Center, 112 Franklin Place, Woodmere, offers a weekly workshop, "Conscious Parenting" for Tuesdays, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. For fee information one may call 374-3671.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere has scheduled a new support group, "Surviving The Loss of a Child," which began February, 2003.

The groups will be led by a professional and a parent who has lost a child. Most insurance accepted. For further information one may call 569-6600, ext. 275.

Defensive driving classes at the Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Avenue, on Monday and Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Tranquility hour at the Woodmere-Lawrence United Methodist Church every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at 1023 Broadway.

Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) needs volunteers to present classroom workshops on bully prevention, child abuse and harassment to elementary, middle and high school students on Long Island. For further information one may call 621-0552.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere has scheduled a "Boys Socialization Group", ages 11, 12, and 13, for Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call

569-6600, ext. 248.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere has scheduled a "Girls Socialization Group", ages 11, 12, and 13, for Mondays, beginning Jan. 6. Group leader is Erin Hauptman, CSW. For further information one may call 569-6600, ext. 247.

Chabad of the Five Towns, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst has started a new program, "Just For Us", for senior citizens 60+, which meets Tuesdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For further information one may call 295-2478.

Peninsula Counseling Center, 124 Franklin Place, Woodmere is starting a new bereavement support group for recent widows and widowers, Wednesdays, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information one may cal