On the Calendar 10-17-08

Issue of Oct. 17, 2008

Manhattan - The Mel and Phyllis Zachter Institute for Advanced Professional Education of OHEL presents a full-day conference for professionals, parents and advocates supporting individuals with autism. The conference will take place on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Baruch College in Manhattan, 55 Lexington Ave. and the corner of 24th St. (Newman Conference Center, 14th floor, room 220). The conference will offer a forum from which people can gain valuable insight and essential tools to support the needs of individuals with autism, and their families. The conference will feature leading experts in the field of autism and will give voice to those who live with the diagnosis. Presenters will include Jordan Ackerson; Paula Kluth, PhD; Lisa Lieberman, LCSW; Valerie Paradiz, PhD; and Elijah Wapner. For more information or to register for the conference, please visit www.ohelfamily.org or call (718) 851-6300.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting “Camp Getaway for Baby Boomers: Enrich Your Body, Mind & Soul” on Sunday, October 19, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The camp will be held at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, 75 Colonial Springs Road in Wheatley Heights, New York. The cost is $85 per person or $165 for two. Price includes fitness classes, guided nature hike, spa demos, lectures, cooking demos, wine tasting, golf lessons, live music, breakfast, lunch and afternoon reception. For more information, please contact Amy Schiller at (516) 766-4341, ext. 130 or e-mail ASchiller@Friedbergjcc.org.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns will host their annual Sukkot Celebration for their “LIFE” members on Sunday, October 19, to be held in the JCC Sukkah at 207 Grove Avenue, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dress warmly! Pizza will be served. For further information please call Bracha at (516) 569-6733, ext. 204.

Merrick - Chabad of Merrick is hosting two Sukkot events: “Kosher Pizza in the Hut” will be held on Sunday, October 19 at 4:30 p.m. in the Chabad Sukkah. Enjoy pizza, a petting zoo, pony rides, crafts and the opportunity to shake the lulav and etrog. Suggested donation of $18. Come dance with the Torah on Monday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. All children will receive a plush Torah to take home and will be able to carry a real Torah. A light dinner will be served, and a special children’s program will take place. Admission is free, and sponsorships are available for $180. Both events will be held at 2083 Seneca Gate in Merrick. RSVP at (516) 833-3057 or www.chabadjewishlife.org.

Long Beach - The Friedberg JCC is hosting “Discipline is Not a Dirty Word,” a series presented by the parenting resource network and focusing on a practical approach to positive discipline that involves seven basic child development principles for parents of children under age five. The last two programs will take place on October 23 and 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Long Beach JCC, located at 310 National Blvd. The cost is $35 for all three sessions. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 162 or e-mail khorowitz@friedbergjcc.org.

Long Beach - The Adult Connections Club at the Friedberg JCC will host a Wine Tasting at VINO 100, 3179 Long Beach Road, Long Beach on Thursday, October 23 between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 129 or e-mail drosen@friedbergjcc.org.

Oceanside - Congregation Darchei Noam is forming a bi-weekly discussion group for men and women, beginning on Sunday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. Topics related to the fundamentals of Jewish belief and practice will be on the agenda, with the discussions led by lay members of the congregation. No formal background or Jewish education is required to participate. Darchei Noam is located at 3310 Woodward St. in Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 536-3677 or (516) 536-8487.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC will host a lecture on “Time Management Tips: Making Life with Young Children Run Smoother” on Tuesday, October 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the community. Optional child care is available for a small fee. Reservation required. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please contact (516) 766-4341, ext. 162 or ekhorowitz@friedbergjcc.org.

Cedarhurst -Chabad of the Five Towns will host the Women’s Circle: A workshop with Jamie Geller, My turn from TV Producer to Torah Jew (and Kosher Cookbook Author) on October 28 at 8:00 p.m. Jamie will also be sharing Quick & Kosher recipes, from the Bride who knew nothing. The event will be held at the home of Elisheva Baum, 21 Lotus Street in Cedarhurst. For more information, please call (516) 295-2487 or go to www.chabad5towns.com.

Plainview - The JCC will hold a free hearing screening conducted by the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center on Thursday, October 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the JCC’s parking lot. Please call the Plainview-Old Bethpage Neighborhood NORC Office at (516) 822-3535, ext. 381 to schedule an appointment.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC will host a lecture with Ron Ross on Thursday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. Ross is the author of “Nine...Ten... And Out! The Two Worlds of Emile Griffith. The cost of the event is $10 per person. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 129 or e-mail drosen@friedbergjcc.org.

Far Rockaway - The Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula is holding its annual Legislative Breakfast on Sunday, November 2 at 9:30 AM at the White Shul, Congregation Knesset Israel, in Far Rockaway. The JCCRP will present its Man of Distinction Award to Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly of the New York Police Department. The Public Service Award will be given to Howard Pollack, Deputy Director of Members Services, Office of Speaker of New York City Council Christine Quinn. Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty will receive the Hakoros HaTov Award and Esther Schenker, Executive Director, Jewish Service Coalition, will be awarded the Community Service Award. A journal is being published in connection with the breakfast. Inquiries about the breakfast or services offered by the JCCRP should be directed to Harvey Gordon, Executive Director at (718) 327-7755 ext. 11 or hgordon@jccrp.org.

Lawrence - The JCC of the Five Towns will host “The Magic of Caring” with the “Daffy Detective Squad” of Petra puppets on Sunday, November 2 at 3:00 p.m. at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue. Tickets are $6. For more information, please call Sheryl Wyszkowski at (516) 569-6733.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Five Towns, in conjunction with Nassau County, is offering Flu and Pneumonia immunizations for senior citizens, aged 60+ on Monday, November 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue. There is no out-of-pocket expense and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please call (516) 569-6733.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting a lecture, "Westward Oy! Pioneer Jews in America" by Kenneth Libo on Wednesday, November 5 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the JCC. Come find out what Jews like Levi Strauss and Mike Goldwater did to make an impact as transporters of civilization and culture to the furthest reaches of this country. Dr. Kenneth Libo is an author and a professor of Jewish History at Hunter College. The lecture is free and open to the public, and is supported in part by Speakers in the Humanities, a program of the New York Council for the Humanities. Light refreshments will be served, and there is an optional donation of $5. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please contact (516) 766-4341, ext. 114 or e-mail mlevi@friedbergjcc.org.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting a Veteran's Day Event on Tuesday, November 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. "Listening With Your Eyes" starring Chip Bryant - Vaudevillian Silent Clown creates an artful blend of mime, clowning, juggling, magic, puppetry, and music to create an engaging audience-interactive experience. The event costs $7 in advance and $8 at the door. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 114 or e-mail: mlevi@friedbergjcc.org.

Oceanside - A free seminar, "New Insights About Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer," will be held at South Nassau's Conference Center on Sunday, November 16 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. It will be hosted jointly by South Nassau Communities Hospital, the 1 in 9 Hewlett House and Myriad Genetics. For information about registering for the seminar, call South Nassau's Oncology Program at (516) 632-43310 or 1 in 9 Hewlett House at (516) 374-3190. Registration information may also be obtained by sending an e-mail to oncology@snch.org.

Glen Cove - The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is looking to expand their Speakers' Bureau and needs volunteers to accompany survivors to speaking engagements, introduce speakers and provide information about the Center to audiences. For more information and to become a volunteer, please call Carol Ragione at (516) 571-8040, ext. 100.

Lawrence - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns Rainbow School, an after school Enrichment Program for children from Russian families meets on Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY. For further information please call (516) 569-6733, ext. 214.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers a variety of Hebrew classes. The Conversational Hebrew Intermediate day class will meet Mondays from 10:30 to 11:45 am. The Conversational Hebrew Beginner day class will meet Mondays from 11:50 to 1:05 p.m.. The Learn How to Read Hebrew day class will meet Mondays from 1:10 to 2:25 p.m.. The Conversational Hebrew Beginner night class will meet Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.. The Conversational Hebrew Intermediate night class will meet Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.. The Learn How to Read Hebrew night class will meet Mondays beginning 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.. Each class meets 12 times and costs $200.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns will host a variety of classes this September. Learn How to Knit will be Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 am; the cost is $120. Learn How to Crochet will be Mondays from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.; the cost is $120. Pilates will be Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; the cost is $130. Yoga will be Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 or Tuesdays from 9 to 10 am; the cost is $156. Israeli Dance for beginners will be Wednesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 am; the cost is $100. The advanced class is from 10:15 to 12:30 p.m.; the cost is $10 per session, continuous all year. All events, unless otherwise noted, will be at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns, at 207 Grove Avenue. For more information, please contact Sheryl Wyszkowski at (516) 569-6733 ext. 222.

West Hempstead - 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.