Rockville Centre events and activities - Jan. 7, 2010

On the board

Planning Board Meeting

Jan. 19, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

Jan. 20, 8 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Briefing

Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

Jan. 26, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

RVC Little League registration

All registration will take place at the RVC Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Road on:

Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. -noon

Jan. 13 from 6:30 p.m. -9 p.m. (NOT 9:30). **Late Registration, for an additional $25 fee will take place on Jan.16 from 9a.m.-noon.

Tree of Life Yoga Program

Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave. is sponsoring a winter-mini session, with daytime and evening classes of yoga. The classes are open to yoga students of all levels.The Tree of Life Yoga Program will be offering a series of five classes each on Tuesday evenings, beginning Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday mornings, starting on Jan. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Each series of classes is available for $60 or you may pay as you go for $15 a class. Members of the community are invited to participate.  For additional information, including specific class dates contact the office at (516) 766-4300 or visit: www.centralsy.org/community/treeoflifeyoga.

Fortnightly Club meeting

On Jan. 12, Fortnightly will present writing teacher, Martha Kalodkin who will share her knowledge for writing

memoirs. Attendees are asked to bring pen, paper and any examples of memoir writing they may wish to share. The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Church on Hempstead Avenue.

At the

Library

221 N. Village Ave.

(516) 766-6257

The Library’s Career Center is now open on Saturdays. Five computers available for your job search needs. All computers are equipped with Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Internet access and bookmarked job search Web sites. Printing available for resumes and cover letters. Hours of Operation: Mondays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. Also available: one-to-one career counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk for details.

This week at the library:

Jan. 8

Rhyme Time

10 a.m. For babies between 4 and 14 months of age along with their appropriate adult. Enjoy a morning of fun including lap-sit rhymes, stories, songs, and free play. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

Friday Films

2 p.m. Today’s film is “The Proposal” (PG-13, 108 minutes). A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa.

Jan. 10

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series

Featuring SILVER ROOTS: Shawn Wycoff, flute and Maria Millar, violin. This talent,Juilliard-educated duo will dazzle the audience with their program of classical and folk music from the European and American traditions. Not to be missed!

Jan. 11

Simply Stronger Exercise Program

11:30 a.m.Join instructor Marilyn Bunger for this popular class of low impact strengthening exercises. Participants must be registered to attend. There is a $10 nonrefundable fee for a six class session. Details and registration at the Adult Reference Desk.

Great Books

7:30 p.m. Leader Bernie Mann directs this discussion of the classics. See Library flyers for details and title list.

Jan. 12

Yoga with Joe 1 p.m. Lyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi leads this popular class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or soft towel. There is a nonrefundable $10 per six week session registration fee for this program! Register in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.

Kids in the Kitchen

4 p.m. Join Miss Jen and Miss Tricia and learn how to liven up comfort food classics mac-and-cheese and hot chocolate. Register in the Children’s Room.

New York State Long Term Care Insurance Seminar

7 p.m. Are you Prepared? Join Maureen O’Shea as she outlines the benefits available through the New York State Partnership for Long Term Care Insurance.

Evening Books

7:30 p.m. Group leader Edna Ritzenberg is on hand as the group discusses The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga.

Jan. 13

Knit 1, Purl 2

1 p.m. Join the circle of knitters! All levels and abilities welcome.

Beginning knitters should bring #9 needles and chunky wool.

3rd & 4th Garde Book Chat

4 p.m . Boys and Girls in grades 3 and 4 should come on down and discuss “Clover Twig and the Magical Cottage” by Kaye Umansky. Register in the Children’s Room.

Gain Health for Life: Weigh Less, Live More

7:30 p.m. Holistic Health Counselor, Judy Griffin, explains how to nourish yourself with fresh, whole foods adding health and subtracting pounds. Tonight’s lecture focuses on weight loss.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:45 p.m. The public is invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Jan. 14

1,2,3 Play with Me

9:30 a.m. For children ages 1-3 years of age and their appropriate adult. Siblings are welcome. Play and learn together and take advantage of community resource professionals on hand to discuss child development, nutrition, speech and language and movement and music. Register in the Children’s Room.

Mother Goose

11 a.m. For children from 1-3 years of age and their appropriate adult who have previously participated in 1,2,3 Play with Me.Register in advance in the Children’s Room.

The following art will be featured throughout the month of January: Upper Concourse Gallery: Street Scenes: Historic Rockville Centre Photographs; Lower Concourse Gallery: Artwork by Dan Curran; Display Cases: Rockville Centre Public Library Staff Crafts; The Helen Kraus Community Room Gallery: Quilts by Janet McLaughlin.

At the Rec

Center

50 South Park Ave.

111 N. Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338 or 9339

New Program: Connor and Friends

One Sunday a month from 2:30-4 p.m., trained recreation personnel provide a fun and safe activity environment for children with special needs, including autism and Down Syndrome. These playdates, scheduled for Jan. 24, Feb. 28 and March 21, must be reserved with Paul Lawless at MPLawless@verizon.net.

The Rec Center’s winter program begins this week.

At the Sandel

Center

50 South Park Ave.

(516) 678-9350

Any RVC senior 60 years or older is encouraged to find out about the programs and services offered. A staff member will be happy to discuss membership with you.

Special Events

The Snowflake Ball

Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. The seniors celebrate the New Year at this festive party.,

Scavenger Hunt

Jan 22 at 1 p.m. Divided into teams, participants will search for treasures on the “Scavenger List.” $4 pp ($8.00 day of event).

Ongoing

Tuesday Topics

Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. Pat Huber of Better Home Health Care will discuss how home care services contribute to the physical, psychological and social needs of clients.

Sandel Senior Men’s Club

The 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. A variety of trips and programs are scheduled for July and August.

Lions Recycle

The Sandel Center is now an official drop-off point for used or broken prescription eyeglasses, non-prescription sunglasses, old hearing aids and old cell phones. Donations can be brought in on Monday - Friday from 9 to 5.

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.

Religious Events

Special Needs Mass

The Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral welcomes all to its monthly Mass for special needs children of all ages and their families. The next scheduled Mass is on Jan. 23. All of these Masses are held on Saturdays at 5 p.m. in the Lower Hall of the Msgr. Melton Auditorium which is handicapped accessible through the Parish

Center.