Community Calendar Listings

By Times Ledger

Activities

The Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd. Flushing offers free activities such as computer classes, recreational swimming and game room time for children ages 8-18 every Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 718-961-6880.

Animals

Free Doggie Boot Camp presented by The Academy of Canine Education, Inc., will be offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday afternoon in Crocheron Park. 718-454-5800.

Applications

The Flushing YMCA is currently accepting applications for its YouthBuild Program. YouthBuild is a free program for young adults between the ages of 17-21 who did not complete high school and are interested in building a trade. 718 961-6580.

Bingo

Bingo is held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden Jewish Center of Flushing, 24-40 Parsons Blvd., Flushing. 718-445-1317.

Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Turnpike in Floral Park offers Triple Bingo every Monday Night at 7:30 p.m.

Bridge

ACBL Duplicate Bridge plus Brunch will be held every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112th Singles welcome. 718-261-2900.

Celebrations

Francis Lewis High School, 58-20 Utopia Parkway, Fresh Meadows will hold a 40th Anniversary Celebration on Sat., Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium and Sept. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. A dinner dance will be held on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $30.

Classes

Queensborough Community College's Department of Speech and Theatre is offering a course for teachers, professionals, counselors and parents: SP-643 – Introduction To Speech, Language And Hearing Problems. Classes begin on Mon., Sept. 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 718-631-6284.

Computer class by a professional teacher will be starting shortly at Selfhelp Clearview Sr. Center 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside. 718 224-7888 and at Selfhelp Maspeth Sr. Center 66-35 58th Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. 718-429-3636.

Italian Lessons for Adult Beginners at Italian Charities of America, Inc. 83-20 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, on Wed., Sept. 13, 2000 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A wood class is starting very shortly on Tuesday afternoon – “Learn to Use Machinery Tools” and “Learn to Make Assorted Gifts and Toys” at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Avenue, Bayside. 718-224-7888.

Italian Lessons for Adult Intermediate at Italian Charities of America, Inc. 83-20 Queens Boulveard, Elmhurst, on Wed., Sept. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Central Queens YM & YWHA, located at 67-09 108th Street, announces three Free Trial Health & Fitness Classes for Fall: Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Style) on Monday, Sept. 11 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. On Tues., Sept. 12 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. or from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m .or on Wed., Sept., 13 from 7:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. 718-268-5011.

Italian Lessons for Children at Italian Charities of America, Inc. 83-20 Queens Boulveard, Elmhurst, on Sat., Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 718-478-3100.

Italian classes are offered at the Kew Gardens Community Center 80-02 Queens Blvd. 718-268-5960.

Computer class for beginners is offered on Sat. mornings at the The Queens Women's Center Legal Clinic, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. Small groups, with skilled instructor. 718-793-0672.

Painting space instruction is offered every Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Queens Women's Center Legal Clinic, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. Arts materials donation: $50. Registration fee: $5. 718-793-0672.

A weekly support group for women looking to share their everyday concerns and help each other adjust to life changes is offered at The Queens Women's Center Legal Clinic, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. 718-793-0672.

The New Apostolic Church in Bayside offers Vacation Bible School, The Fruits of the Spirit for children ages 4-13. There will be crafts, singing and discussion of The Fruits of the Spirit. 718-423-5001.

Spanish and French Classes for ages 60 and over are offered every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 718-423-8179.

The Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd. Flushing is offering Pre-Natal Exercise Class. 718-961-6880.

Art classes are offered at The Cultural Arts Department of the Central Queens YM&YMHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills.

The Queens Women's Center at Fort Totten, Bayside offers painting space and instruction every Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Donation: $50. Registration: $5. 718-793-0672.

The Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road in Kew Gardens presents craft instructor Mildred Hasin on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 719-268-2690.

The Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road in Kew Gardens offers chess instructions with chess pro Mia Immerman every Friday from l p.m. to 4 p.m. for all levels. 719-268-2690.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck offers art class led by Otto Nedo every Friday at 10 a.m. 718-423-8179.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, offers bridge lessons for beginners on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Admission: $40. 718-423-8179.

The Senior Adult Department of the Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th St., in Forest Hills, offers R.A.R.E. (Recent Active Retirees Experience): Retirement brings changes and challenges. 718-268-5011.

Clubs

The Friendship Club meets every first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Senior Adult Department of the Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th St., in Forest Hills. Admission: $2. 718-268-5011.

The Humanist Center of Cultures of Jackson Heights is organizing a free weekly Multicultural Conversation Club on Sundays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Queens Public Library, 35-51 81st St., and 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights. 718-937-8185.

Pride of Judea Mental Health Center, 243-02 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, offers duplicate bridge every Monday from noon to 4 p.m. 718-423-6200.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, offers a couple's club that meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. 718-423-8179.