On the Calendar 5-8-09

Issue of May 8, 2009 / 14 Iyar 5769

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering two Yoga classes. The evening class is held on Mondays, beginning May 11 from 8-9 p.m. The fee for six sessions is $80. The daytime class is scheduled for Tuesdays, beginning May 12 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. The fee for seven sessions is $90. For more information please call (516) 569-6733, ext. 222.

Plainview - The community is invited to join The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC-Plainview) at their annual Spring Family get-together on Tuesday evening, Lag B'Omer, May 12, at 6:00 pm. Call (516) 681-5922 or e-mail plainview[at]hanc.org for further details and directions to 25 Country Drive.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, Orthodox Union and Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula have scheduled a three part-series called “Navigating the Financial Crisis,” presented by Five O’Clock Club Certified Career Coaches. The last two classes in the series will be on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 21. Both seminars begin at 7 p.m and are being held at the JCC, 207 Grove Ave. in Cedarhurst. Admission is free. For more information, please call (212) 613-8188 or visit www.ou.org.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is hosting a book review of “The Middle Place,” by Kelly Corrigan on Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m., to be held at the JCC, 207 Grove Ave. in Cedarhurst. For more information, please call (516) 569-6733.

Lynbrook - Congregation Beth David will host a Lag B'Omer event on Sunday, May 17 at Greis Park in Lynbrook. Join us in a festive holiday BBQ and picnic with softball & horseshoe games, and lots of food and drinks. If rain, event will be held at Congregation Beth David, 188 Vincent Ave. in Lynbrook. Cost is $12 per adult, $6 (under age 13) or $25 per family. Deadline to reserve is Tuesday, May 12. For more information, please call (516) 599-9464.

Lawrence - Nash Kestenbaum of Bikur Cholim of Long Beach is celebrating 25 years of community service at its annual dinner on Sunday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst, honoring Lea Eisenberg. For more information, please call (516) 239-3951.

Hempstead - The Nassau County Department of Health Emergency Preparedness Program invites residents to come to a community meeting to learn how to prepare for an emergency, "Strengthening our Training on Emergency Preparedness" (STEP) on Tuesday, May 19 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Hempstead Community Center, Kennedy Park 335 Greenwich Street. Come learn how to prepare for you, your family and your community. Creole and Spanish translators are available. The Department of Health will distribute a valuable and free “Go-kit” packed in a sturdy backpack that will start you on “self-preparedness.” Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by May 18 to Fayola Creft at (516) 573-0752 or fayola.creft[at]hhsnassaucountyny.us.

Lawrence - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns continues its Israeli Film Festival with “Srugim,” which can be seen Wednesday, May 20 at 8:00 p.m. at Temple Israel, 140 Central Ave. in Lawrence. The film, in Hebrew with English subtitles, focuses on the relationships between the young, single orthodox community in Jerusalem. The fee is $10. For more information, please call (516) 569-6733.

Cedarhurst

- The National Council of Jewish Women Peninsula Section will be holding a 5K Fitness Walk through Cedarhurst and Lawrence on Sunday, May 31. The purpose of the walk is to inspire members of the Five Towns community and surrounding areas to get into better shape this spring. To attain this goal, a fitness and motivational plan will be provided through the NCJW web site, ncjwfitnesswalk.com, to help community members get started and build their endurance over an eight-week period. There will also be weekly training walks beginning on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hewlett High School track. The sessions will be open to all registered participants, to prepare for the 5K (3 mile) walk. Walkers of all levels and abilities are encouraged to participate. To register for the event, contact the NCJW office at (516) 569-3660 or visit ncjwpeninsulasection.org.