Village Board of Trustees Meeting June 2, 8:15 p.m. Village Hall.
Community Events
Three RVC Catholic Singles & OLBS Singles events
May 30 - 7:45p.m., Mini-Golf - Spring Rock Golf Center, 377 Denton Ave, New Hyde Park
June 1 - 11:45 a.m., Meet-Up Old Westbury Antique Auto Show & Gardens Outing, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.
All singles are from their 30s-50s. Call Ray at (516) 561-6994 to RSVP for each event.
Ladies Night Out - The RVC Newcomers Club is hosting its annual ladies night out, ÒA Night at the Races,Ó on May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Rockville Links Club. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Alex Norris Memorial Fund. The cost of the event is $65. For more information, contact Jessica Smith at (516) 705-8691.
Free Informational Seminar for Seniors. May 31, 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m. at St. MarkÕs United Methodist Church, 430 Morris Ave. In honor of May as Older Awareness Month, Coach Realtors Seniors Division is hosting this seminar to provide seniors with information on protecting your nest eggs, the benefits of reverse mortgages and housing options for seniors. Four experts, Frederick J. Kramer, elder law attorney, Martin Tollin, Wells Fargo home mortgage consultant and Kris Beccali and Carol OÕLeary, senior real estate specialists with Coach Realtors will speak. Free breakfast, door prizes and raffles. Seating is limited so call (516) 536-3500 to reserve , or email seniors@coachrealtors.com.
Battle of the Bands -May 31, 7:30 p.m., Central Synagogue, 430 DeMott. Featuring ÒShield Themselves,Ó ÒYour Last Breath,Ó The Fragments,Ó Ò3x5,Ó ÒShow Me ActionÓ and ÒWilbur.Ó Tickets are $10 at the door, advance sale, $8. Money raised will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. For additional information, call Susana at (516) 747-2135.
Violin Concert - The community is invited to join the MetroGnomes, a group of young Suzuki-trained violinists ages 3-7 for a musical and magical afternoon on May 31 at 4 p.m. at St. MarkÕsUnited Methodist Church, 200 Hempstead Ave. This family concert benefit sThe Magic Penny,, a non-profit organization devoted to fostering education, health and economic growth in impoversihed villages in Sierra Leone. No admission charge, but a donation will be asked to build a primary school in Bopehtoke Village. For more information, call Thalia Greenhalgh at (631) 757-6750.
Rosa Lee Young Rock& Roll Night - Music lovers in our area can hear a very entertaining group when they play Madison Hall, 210 Merrick Road, on June 6 at 7:30 p.m. for Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center's fundraiser, "Rock & Roll with the Acchords." There will be dancing, a hot buffet, desserts, coffee and a cash bar. For tickets, or questions, contact (516) 536-5674.
2nd Annual Christine R. Lavin Memorial Fundraiser benefiting The Colon Cancer Challenge and Project Children. RJ Daniels, 279 Sunrise Highway, June 8 from 3-7 p.m. Donation at the door, cash bar, live music by Shay Mac, 50/50 raffles, more. Contact Caroline for more information at (516) 641-5668.
Choir Concert - Performed by the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Cathedral Chorale, The Schola Cantorum, soloists and orchestra. June 8, 7:30 p.m., St. Agnes Cathedral. Featuring BeethovenÕs ÒMass in C Major,Ó and other choir favorites including John RutterÕs ÒFor the Beauty of the Earth,Ó and the Wilhousky arrangement of the ÒBattle Hymn of the Republic.Ó Suggested donation $10 and $15. For more information, call (516) 764-9578. ext. 203.
Empire Safety CouncilÕs Defensive Driving Course at Mercy Medical Center June 10 and June 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Mercy League Lounge across from the entrance to the Emergency Department. $40. Advance registration is required. Call Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589 for more information or to register.
Cocktail Reception, Fundraiser, Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave., June 14, 7:30 p.m. Tribute, ÒroastÓ for Buddy Meyer, recognizing him for his dedication and service to his community and temple. Open bar, carving stations, hot and cold hor dÕoeuvres, Viennese table of desserts. Tickets available through contributions to this fundraiserÕs Òscroll of honor.: For more information, call (516) 766-4300.
Artists Reception - June 14, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.. LRS Gallery, 7A North Park Ave.
will host an artists reception for two artists. Paintings by Luis Carlos Velasquezand watercolors by Karin Lynn Weibert. Partial proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For more information call (516)536-6886 or (800) 726-6708.
Ongoing
Summer Fun at Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center Registration starting. Summer session, from June to Sept., is available Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and open to children 18 months to 12 years of age. All activities supervised by qualified teachers. For details, call (516) 536-5674.
Lavender League. 11th season of Long IslandÕs only co-ed softball league serving the Gay Lesbian Transgendered communities of Nassau and Suffolk counties. Contact Joe Barone at (631) 553-0081.
Compassionate Friends - A support group for bereaved parents and siblings, meets at Molloy in the Wilbur Arts Building the second Friday of every month at 8 p.m. Call (516) 766-4682 for more information.
NewcomersÕ Club - The Newcomers Club invites residents, old and new, to join in the fun. The club organizes a wide variety of social events throughout the year to help bring friends and neighbors together. Join today and start enjoying all that our community has to offer ladies, couples and families alike!Ê For membership information please contact Kristin Cesarski at (516) 208-7110 or Jennifer Jackett at (267) 808-7414, or visit www.rvcnewcomersclub.com.
RVC Homemakers - The Rockville Centre Chapter of Homemakers meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre Come and join them if you are interested in making new friends, community service projects, cooking, crafts, needlework or sewing classes. For more information, call (516) 379-9857.
The furniture exchange - is an organization that coordinates the donation of used (but in good condition) furniture and other household items with less fortunate families that are in need of those items. If you have any items to donate that are not listed above please call (917) 304-2063 or (646) 442-8081 to inquire if there is a need. Please note they do not accept clothing.
RVC BusinessmenÕs Bowling League. New season started Jan. 17 at 9:30 p.m. and runs weekly through May Teams welcome. Four bowlers per team. Cash prizes, excitement, cool fun. Call Dave at (516) 448-4416.
Explorer Post One, invites new members, ages 14 and older to join our high adventure club. We are a co-ed and family-oriented group offering activities such as hiking/backpacking, rock/ice climbing, canoe/kayaking, ski/snowboarding, orienteering and more We are Crew One of the Venturing Program of BSA. For information, please call Matt at (516) 867-8435 and/or visit our web site at www.explorerpostone.org.
Rockville Centre Historical Society: Phillips House, invites one and all to enjoy the villageÕs historic house and its memorabilia. The house, at 28 Hempstead Ave., is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment for groups. For more information call (516) 764-7459.
Love the Journey - is a foundation of conscious women looking to explore new possibilities. It is a community that builds healthy relationships, encourages networking and inspires creativity. Each meeting is held the second Thursday of each month. Please contact Wendy at (516) 208-9709 or Jane@lovethejourney.net for more information.
At the rec center
111 North Oceanside Rd.
Rockville Centre
516) 678-9339
Nursery School Openings -
Summer- Pre K COMBO includes numerous physical activities to encourage large muscle development and many outdoor activities including sprinkle parties and picnics. For children entering kindergarten Sept. 2008 and 2009. Call 678-9339 for information.
Fall 2008-2009 School Year. There are limited openings for children entering kindergarten in Sept. 2009 or 2010. Call 678-9339 for information.
Summer Playground Registration. Register for the Rec CenterÕs 54th consecutive Summer Playground Program, July 1 through Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at three sites: The Rec Center, Covert/Wilson schools and Hewitt School. The program is closed July 4. Daily activities include athletics, arts and crafts, recreational games and special events. The program is open to village residents or those who attend Rockville Centre schools in grades 1-6, effective Sept. 2008. A middle school program will also be offered this year for those in grades 7 and 8, effective Sept. 2008.
Summer Instructional Sports Schools. Flyers are available at the Rec Center for boys baseball, girls basketball, boys and girls lacrosse and girls gymnastics schools.
Spring Program Season Begins. The Recreation DepartmentÕs Spring Program schedule stared the week of March 25. There are still a few openings in choice programs. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec Center. Call 678-9338 or 9339 for further information.
Opening The Har-Tru courts adjacent to the Rec Center are tentatively scheduled to open the week of April 28. Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. until dark. All players must register and pay a fee.
Summer Sports Leagues. During the summer months, the Rec Center offers Basketball Leagues for boys, girls and adults and Softball Leagues for men 18 and up and women 16 and up.
L.I.T. - Leader in Training applications became available at the Recreation Center starting Feb. 1. Applicants must live in Rockville Centre and be entering 9th grade in Sept. 2008. As there are limited openings, submit forms as soon as possible. LITs are an integral part of the Summer Playground program.
Open Gym Schedule - For grades 4 and up. Open gym is free play basketball in the main gymnasium of the Rec Center with a valid recreation card. The gym will be open for basketball every Saturday afternoon from 2 - 4:30 p.m. for grades 4 and up; evening open gym for grades 6 and up will be held on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 - 10:15 p.m.
Aerobic Exercise - Aerobics classes are offered by NancyÕs Aerobics on Mon., Tues. and Thurs. evenings from 7 p.m to 10 p.m.. Classes are on-going and can be paid for daily ($5 per person). Classes are conducted in the Rec Center gym.
Square Dancing - With nationally known caller Lee Kopman takes place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 - 10 p.m. Fee: $5 per person. on-going.
Instructional Sports Schools for Summer 2008:
Baseball School - The 33rd annual Baseball School is open to all boys ages 6-13. It will be conducted from June 30-July 11. Bob Hirschfield, head coach of New York Tech is the coordinator of the school which will meet at Barasch Field (S. Park Avenue, RVC). Fee is $315 per person for RVC residents. There is a $25 reduction for each additional family member
Girls Basketball School - sponsored by Game 7 and the RVC Recreation Dept. for girls in grades 3-10. Aug. 11-15 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Rec Center.
Lacrosse Programs - Shooting Stars Lacrosse for Boys (June 29, 30, July 1, 2). Shooting Stars Lacrosse for Girls (July 13, 14, 15, 16) Time: 5-9 p.m.
Girls Gymnastic School - For girls in grades 2-8. Offered from July 28-August 1. from 1-4 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Coordinator: Ginger Creegan. Fee; TBA.
Summer Sports Leagues
Basketball Leagues - for boys and girls in elementary,, middle and high school, and adults.
Softball Leagues -
for men ages 18 and up and for women ages 16 and up.
Applications are available at the Recreation Center or by calling (516) 678-9338 or (516) 678-9339.
At the sandel
center
Leonard Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Ave.
(516) 678-9350
Special events:
Intergenerational Picnic May 22 at noon.ÊSouth Side High School Students and members of the Senior Center join together for a fabulous picnic and afternoon of fun.
SPA registration. (Seniors Participating Actively).ÊMembers earn points by participating in both physical and mental exercise programs.ÊHaving fun while getting healthy is the focus of this program. The program kicks-off this year with a beach walk on June 2.
See the World With Sandel. Lancaster Pennsylvania Overnight Trip:Ê Tuesday & Wednesday 9/16 & 9/17.Ê Enjoy a one-night stay at the Willow Valley Resort. This trip Êincludes a Êbreakfast buffet, dinner at Willow Valley, a ÒClassic CroonersÓ show at the American Music Theatre, a tour of the Kreidler Farm and Kitchen Kettle Village and shopping at the Rockvale Outlets. A professional tour manager will accompany this trip.ÊBaggage handling and deluxe motor coach transportation along with cancellation insurance and all tips and taxes are included. $248 pp double occupancy, $303 pp single.ÊCall 678-9350 for more information.
Sandel Certificate Series ÒGovernment and LawÓ continues Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Each class features a guest instructor who will offer an overview of their expertise regarding government and law. Registration is required, call (516) 678-9350.
Ongoing:
Tuesday Topic series featuring weekly speakers on a variety of topics.
Social Work Services - Social Work supervisor Wendy Weinstock, MSW is available for private consultation on a range of Social Work services such as housing and transportation, as well as individual and group counseling. Call Wendy at (516) 536-1162 for an appointment.
Sandel Senior MenÕs Club - Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. for breakfast and business. At 11 a.m., when available, guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men.
religious events
Introduction to Judaism. Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave., will offer an Introduction to Judaism series beginning June 5 and running for 16 Thursday evenings. Classes will start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Session dates are: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 17, 31, August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25, and October 2 and 16. The cost is $275 for individuals/couples who are members of a URJ synagogue and $375 for those non-affiliated. The fee includes all books and supplies.
The class curriculum will include, but not be limited to: Jewish history, introduction to Hebrew, Torah, Shabbat and holiday ritual, theology, Israel, and life cycle events.
For further information, call the temple office at (516) 766-4300 or e-mail srosenberg@centralsy.org
Special Needs Mass. The Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral would like to welcome all to a Mass for special needs children and their families. The Masses will be held May 24 and June 28 in the lower hall of the St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School. This will be the first of monthly ÒSpecial NeedsÓ Masses especially for families with children who have developmental difficulties. Families with these children sometimes find it difficult to attend weekly Mass together. This will give these families the opportunity to celebrate GodÕs presence in their lives together.
United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Ave, an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ, holds Sunday School pre-school through middle school SundayÕs at 9:30 a.m. and Church worship at 10:30 a.m. Zen meditation at the parsonage Mondays 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, please contact the Church office at (516) 766-2975.
Central Synagogue of Nassau County, located at 430 DeMott Ave. Marc Gruber, Rabbi; Judith Naimark, Cantor. Friday evening Shabbat services at 7:45 p.m. Regular Torah Study, Saturday 9 a.m., For more information and schedule updates, please call (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 285 Morris Ave., holds a one-hour service at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Free Sunday School classes, for pre-school children and students up to the age of 20, are held at the same time. Wednesday evening Testimony Meetings are held at 8:15 p.m. The Christian Science Reading Room is at 6 S. Village Ave. in RVC and is available for free study of the Bible and Christian Science. For more info call (516) 766-5374.
Temple BÕnai Sholom, located at 100 Hempstead Ave. Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz - Rabbi. Daily Minyan is held at 6:55 a.m. on Monday and Thursday, 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. on Shabbat and Sunday, and 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. For more information, call (516) 764-4100.
Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, at 200 Hempstead Avenue holds services at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Church school, for pre-school through high school students, is at 10 a.m. Prayer Group is held every Sunday at 4 p.m. Call the church office at (516) 766-2080 for more information.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Ave. Jeffrey P. Laustsen, Pastor. Harald K. Kuehne, Pastor Emeritus. Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday church school at 10 a.m. Church office: (516) 766-2815. Early childhood center. Mary Jane Bauman, Director. (516) 766-5716.
Church of the Ascension, 71 North Village Ave., holds services on Sunday at 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, rite 1 and homily at 10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist, rite 1, and sermon; Tuesday at 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, rite 2 and the homily; and Saturday. in the garden, weather permitting, at 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist, rite 3 and homily. The childrenÕs Christian formation is on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. For more information, please call the Parish Office at (516)766-0693.
