On the Calendar

Issue of August 22, 2008

East Meadow - The Suburban Park Jewish Center will host an open house for prospective members on Sunday, August 24, from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Come meet the rabbi, cantor and members of the SPJC congregation. Learn about the free Hebrew school, Bar/Bat Mitzvah program, adult study classes, Shabbat and holiday services and more. SPJC is located at 400 Old Westbury Road in East Meadow. For more information, please call (516) 796-8833 or

(516) 520-5733.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns invites adults with disabilities to an evening of music at the “Sock Hop To Disco” concert on Tuesday, August 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. at Cedarhurst Park. Refreshments will be served and pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact Chana Pfeifer at (516) 569-6733, ext. 213.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting a day trip on Thursday, August 28, to see “Over the River and Through the Woods” at the John Engeman Theater in Northport. Fee of $112 includes ticket, lecture on the coach bus about the show and an elegant lunch at La Casa Café in Northport. For more information, call the JCC at (516) 766-4341, ext. 129 or e-mail drosen@friedbergjcc.org.

Plainview - The Mid-Island Y will host an evening Family Holiday Workshop: All About Rosh Hashanah, for children 2-5 years old and parents on Thursday, September 2, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. There is a $20 fee for non-members. Mid-Island Y is located at 45 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview. For more information, please call (516) 822-3535, ext. 342.

Plainview - The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library will host a knitting circle on September 2 and 16, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Learn to knit or crochet and enjoy pleasant conversation as you work. Bring worsted weight yarn and either #8 needle sizes or a size “J” crochet hook. The library is located at 999 Old Country Road in Plainview.

Plainview - The Village Agency Dolphins swim team is having an informational meeting on Sunday, September 7 at 12:00 noon at the Mid-Island Y, located at 45 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview. They are looking for new members ages 5-17. For more information, please call (516) 822-3535, ext. 330.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting a lecture given by Professor Brian Rose of Fordham University about “The Golden Age of Television: What made the 1950s so Special for American TV?” on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a $5 optional donation. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766-4341 ext. 114.

Oceanside - South Nassau Hospital will host classes on Basic Life Support on two Wednesdays, September 10 and 17, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2. South Nassau Hospital is located at One Healthy Way. For more information, please call

(516) 377-5333.

Lawrence - EndTheMadness announces its fourth annual Lawrence Shabbaton, September 12-13, Parshat Ki Tetzeh, at Congregation Beth Sholom, for singles aged 22-30. The cost is $35 per person. Our hosts look forward to having us join them for meals in a natural, relaxed setting for a truly enjoyable Shabbat. As with our previous successful Shabbatons, attendees will be joining their host families for both Shabbat dinner and Shabbat lunch in groups of six (three men & three women). On Shabbat afternoon there will be a scheduled activity (TBA), followed by Seuda Shlishit at the shul and a Melave Malka event. The Shabbaton will be strictly limited to an exclusive group of 48 observant singles. To request a reservation, please contact Reena at etm.ontheweekends@gmail.com. Sponsored by EndTheMadness (www.endthemadness.org) and Congregation Beth Sholom.

West Hempstead - The JCC of West Hempstead will hose a Klezmer concert on Motzei Shabbat, September 13, at 8:30 p.m., featuring Margot Leverett and The Klezmer Mountain Boys. Advanced ticket sale prices are $18 and group sales are $15 per ticket for 10 or more tickets purchased by August 31. VIP Tickets cost $50, which includes preferred seating and reception with the band following the concert. General admission tickets at the door (if available) will be $20. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call (516) 481-7448.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting an Open House on Sunday, September 14, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Members can register for fall classes in advance and can save $50. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 130.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is having an event titled “Just playing? Is your child learning enough?” on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766-4341, ext. 162.

Oceanside - As part of the Annual NY Disabilities Film Festival, “Ben X - Courage is Everything,” will be shown on Sunday, September 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bellmore Movie Theatre at 222 Petit Avenue in Oceanside. Tickets cost $10 each. For more information, please contact Maddi Levy at (516) 765-4314, ext. 114.

East Rockaway - The National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula section, will host a program meeting on Tuesday, September 23, featuring John Stossel, investigative reporter and host of 20/20, the first guest speaker in a series. Refreshments will be served, followed by meeting at noon. The program will take place at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, located on 295 Main Street.

Oceanside - The National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula section, will hold their Founder’s Day luncheon on Thursday, September 25, honoring Dena Stein at Temple Avodah in Oceanside.

ONGOING EVENTS

West Hempstead - Beginning September 10, Bereavement Support Group for widows and widowers will be held every Wednesday in the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. There is a $140 fee. The JCC is located at 711 Dogwood Avenue in West Hempstead. To join, please call Rachel Bruckenstein, LMSW at (516) 766-4341, ext. 131.

Hewlett - The Hewlett House offers free ongoing cancer support groups and classes. The yoga and stress reduction group meets on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The breast cancer support group for those undergoing treatment meets on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The knitting circle meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The writer’s roundtable meets on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Pre-registration is required for all events. The Hewlett House is located at 86 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett. For more information, please call Christine at

(516) 374-3190.

Cedarhurst - Every Tuesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers a social day program called “Remember When” from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. This program is especially designed for memory enhancement and socialization. The cost includes a full range of therapeutic activities, morning beverage, dessert, and a kosher lunch. Round-trip door-to-door handicapped accessible transportation is available on a limited basis. Registration is limited to ensure maximum benefits to each participant. For further information call the JCC at (516) 569-6733.

Cedarhurst - Every Tuesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts a Parkinson’s Support Group. The purpose of this group is to bring together Parkinsonians, spouses and their families in order to help them better understand the nature of the condition, gain confidence and join in community activities. For further information, please contact Cathy Byrne at (516) 569-6733, ext. 220.

Cedarhurst - Every Wednesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts a Cards and Friendship group from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Come alone or bring a friend for a fun afternoon at the JCC. Enjoy meeting new people, good conversation and challenging games. The JCC is located at 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst. For more information, please call Lisa Stern at (516) 569-6733, ext. 209.

Woodmere - Every Wednesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) group at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. The goal is to offer a safe haven where clients and family members feel accepted for who they are. For further information, please contact Chana Pfeifer at (516) 569-6733, ext. 213 or Lisa Barnett at ext. 210.

Woodmere - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts the Come Alive Program at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. This program provides an opportunity for homebound older adults to participate in social, recreational and intellectual activities. Kosher lunch will be provided and door-to-door transportation is available on a limited basis. This program runs on a summer schedule. For further information, please call Linda Balch at (516) 569-6733, ext. 211 or Mary Sheffield, ext. 219.

Visiting Israel?

Magen David Adom is hosting a blood drive in Heichal Shlomo in central Jerusalem on Monday, August 25, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Summer is a season marked by increased demand and decreased supply of blood and every pint of blood can save up to three lives. For more information on who is eligible to donate, please contact Jonathan Feldstein at israeloffice@afmda.org, or visit www.afmda.org.