Community Calendar Listings

By The TimesLedger

Activities

The Flushing YMCA 138-46 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, presents YouthBuild, a job-training program for young adults between the ages of 17-21. Students receive extensive training in different building trades and work on their GED diploma. Job placement is available to all students. 718-961-6880 Ext. 142.

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

The Science Playground at The New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park is now Open! Ages 6 and up with adult supervision. Fee: $2 per person plus general admission. 718-699-OO05.

Animals

The Flushing YMCA 138-46 Northern Blvd., offers a wide variety of programs and activities for youth and teens including, swimming, basketball, dance, karate, and gymnastics, giving you child the opportunity to make new friends. Registration for classes is going on now. 718-961-6880.

Bingo

Bingo is held every Monday at 7:15 p.m. at the Garden Jewish Center of Flushing, 24-40 Parsons Blvd., Flushing. 718-445-1317.

Clearview Jewish Center has Bingo every Sunday evening. Games begin a 7:15 p.m. Exciting new games, air conditioned. 718-352-6670.r

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

The North Hills League for Retarded Children will sponsor a dinner and bingo at Harper's Restaurant 1270 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park at 7 p.m. 718-651-0367,

Bingo every Friday night, $1,000 jackpot, $2,025 in prizes 50/50 at 7 p.m. Regular at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament auditorium, 203 St. and 35 th Ave., Bayside. 718-229-5929.

Blood Drives

The Clearview Jewish Center and Clearview Assistance Program will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Tues., Aug., 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Clearview Jewish Center Ballroom, 16-50 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone. NY blood banks are at a near-critical low. To make an appointment for donation, call CAP-352-4157 or the Clearview Jewish Center-352-6670.

Bridge

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.

Camps

The Flushing YMCA and the Bayside center YMCA offer children a wide variety of summer camp choices such as Kinder, Soccer, Baseball, and Performing Arts camp. In addition, campers may participate in two or three local trips a week. The camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended day programs are offered from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flushing YMCA 718- 961-6880 or the Bayside 718-229-5972.

The Bayside YMCA, 214-13 35th Avenue, Bayside offers Soccer camp runs Monday through Friday for children ages 8-12 years old. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The extended day session runs from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Camp includes a weekly trip on Fridays and swimming twice a week. 718-229-5972.

The Bayside YMCA, 214-13 35th Avenue, Bayside will be offering half-day camp for those students that are in summer school from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bus service is also available from summer school sites. Students will receive homework help Monday through Thursday, and participate in trips and recreational swimming. 718-229-5972.

Classes

The Women and Work Program is a 15-week job training program offered free of charge by the Queens College Women's Studies Program, it includes all aspects of computer training. Classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. If you are interested in attending the prgram an Open House will be held on Mon., Aug., 27 at 10 a.m. Applicants will be accepted that day and classes will begin on Wed., Aug., 29. 718-997-3098.

Free Tai Chi classes are offered at the Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 78-10 164St., Flushing. Classes will be held on the side patio area from 9 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Thurs., Aug., 2,9, 16 and 30. Refreshments will be served. 718-591-84300.

Har-Tzion Hebrew conscioiusness. Offering Yoga and Tai Chi classes, with an emphasis on a meditative approach towards practice. Classes in the mornings and evenings, separate for men and women. First class free. 516-466-0605. 10 Cornelia Ave. Great Neck 11024 www.har-tzion.com

Hawthorne Community Center Youth Enrichment Program will be open again ths summer. Academic programs for enrichment and remediation are offered as part of this program The schedule also includes many recreational classes such as tennis, computer programs, several sports classes, art and cooking for children. 718-631-6800.

The Flushing Jewish Community Council is sponsoring English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 48-08 91 Place in Elmhurst and other locations in Flushing. Classes in Elmhurst are Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (beginning) and 10:30 p.m. to noon (intermediate). Morning, afternoon and evening classes range from beginning to advanced in Flushing. Classes are free (with a nominal book charge). 718-463-0434.

Improve your understanding and use of English in your daily life. Queens Women's Center offers Conversational English at Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Donation: $35. Registration fee: $5. 718-793-0672.

Har-Tzion Hebrew Consciousness Offering Yoga and Tai Chi classes, with an emphasis on a meditative approach towards practice. Classes in the mornings and evenings, separate for men and women. First class free. 516-466-0605

Design 101-A Basic Sewing Experience is offered at Queen's Women's Center 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. Donation: $35. Registration: $5. 718-793-0672.

It's time to finish your education in caring and comfortable environment. Queens Women's Center offers GED High School Equivalency classes at Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Small donation. 718-793-0672.

Computer class by a professional teacher is offered at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside. 718 224-7888

A wood class: “Learn to Use Machinery Tools” and “Learn to Make Assorted Gifts and Toys” is offered Tuesday afternoons at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside. 718-224-7888.

Computer class for beginners is offered on Saturday mornings at 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. 718-352-7225

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., offers pre-natal exercise classes. 718-961-6880.

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.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Pkwy., Little Neck offers art class led by Otto Nedo every Friday at 10 a.m. The center also offers bridge lessons for beginners on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuition: $40. 718-423-8179.

Clinics

The Ambulatory Care Department at Flushing Hospital Medical Center offers weekend and evening hours in its medical and pediatric clinics. From Monday through Friday, the cliniccs will be open until 9 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 718-670-5486.

Clubs

Conversational Spanish will begin on Sept.7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Flushing/Bayside area. Brush-up on your Spanish. Small, informal, fun group meets every Friday morning. Admission: $5. 516-482-6378.

If you're looking to make friends with women 50 years or older, join the coffee social on Wednsday evenings…at Judy's house! The number is 225-0063.

Troop 138 meets every Thursday night from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on 64th Circle, Fresh Meadows. Some of the many accomplishments of the Troop over the years, aside from Eagle Projects, have been participation in community beutification projects and annual service projects at scouting facilities. 718-454-2391

The Samuel Fields/Bay Terrace YM&YMHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck has expanded the afterschool socialization, recreation program for children with special needs; mental retardation, autism, learning disabilities, neurological impairments, ages 5-21. The program runs Monday through Friday. 718-225-6750.

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

A short story discussion group with Debbie takes place every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 Ave., Bayside. A different story is discussed every week. All are welcome. 718-961-4550.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, offers a discussion group that meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and a current events group that meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. 718-423-8179.

Events

Chapel of the Redeemer, Bayside, is now holding registration for nursery to grade six. School begins September 6. Summer office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We also offer before school care and after school care. 718-465-4236.

The Clearview Jewish Center, 16-50 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, will be celebrating its 5dh Anniversary, this spring. The center is looking for Past Members and Hebrew School Graduates that are no longer on its mailing list. 718-352-6670

On Sat., Aug., 25 at 10 a.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd. Douglaston, you can learn how to construct a backyard compost bin from Patty Kleinberg of Queens Botanical Garden. Members can learn for free, but there's a $3 charge for non members. 718-229-4000.

The Flushing Jewish Community Council Multicultural Committee, the New York City Commission on Human Rights and the Queens Botanical Garden will co-sponsor a Free multicultural event, “Rhythms Around the World”, on Sun., Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. at the Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Flushing. 718-463-0434, ext. 2.

Light the Night Walk 3rd annual nationwide evening walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer highlighted by a breathtaking parade of flickering lights as participants carry red illuminated balloons and survivors carry white during the 3 mile walk on Sat. Sept. 22 at Unisphere, Flushing Meadow/Corona Park, Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., walk begins at p.m. A pre- and post-walk celebration will be held and will feature music and refreshments. Register ASAP by phone or web. Volunteers 212-488-9206 x27

Exercise

The Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd., offers Pre-Natal Exercise, a class taught by a certified prenatal exercise instructor, which gives a fun pre-natal workout appropriate for all stages of pregnancy. 718-961-6880.

The Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd., offers Weight Training for Beginners taught by Jim Henry, a fitness counselor. The weekly class teaches how to use free weight exercise equipment – learn proper technique, form and various types of exercises using free weights. 718-961-6880.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, offers shape-up exercise class led by Sylvia Doner every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45 a.m. 718-423-8179.

Meetings

The Mothers Of Twins Club of Queens welcomes all mothers of multiples. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday Of each month except August at 8 p.m., in the Board Room at Flushing Hospital. 718-464-3162.

Jewish Center of Bayside Oaks, a conservative Congregation, 50-35 Cloverdale Blvd, Bayside. Free hebrew school with membership, active sisterhood trips, interesting meetings,social events Morning minyan everyday, dynamic Rabbi, Beginner's service twice a month for young families. 718-225 5266.

The Auburndale Improvement Association, Inc. meets on the third Tuesday on the month at the Reception House, 167-17 Nothern Blvd., Flushing at 8 p.m. 718-423-3676.

The AARP Richmond Hill Chapter 1762, 85-09 118 St., Kew Gardens, is looking for new members.

Parents of Murdered Children and other survivors meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Queensboro Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 718-740-1061.

The Flushing Camera Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Flushing Hospital's Administration Bldg., 45th Avenue and Burling St., Flushing. Free and open to the public. For more information about this program or the Camera Club. 718-441–6210.

The Samuel Fields/Bay Terrace YM&YMHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck offers a Day Care and Family Respite Program for persons from Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia. The program meets Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 718-225-6750.

The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Queens/Care of St. Kevin's Church will have their next meeting at St. Kevin's School Cafeteria, 45-50 195 St., Flushing. 718-591-3492.

The Flushing Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at Friends and Co., 154-17 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing. The Flushing Rotary Club is an international service organization serving all of Northeast Queens. 718-353-1220.

The Samuel Fields/Bay Terrace YM&YMHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck offers a program for people who have early stages memory loss: Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia-related illness, which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays each weel for a morning support group. 718-225-6750.

The Astroclub meets at the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reach for the stars! Explore the great frontier of space by using state-of-the-art telescopes, binoculars and other astronomy equipment. 718-699-0005, ext. 349. Fee: $4, $3. 718-699-0005.

The Flushing Camera Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the Flushing Hospital's Administration Bldg., 45th Ave., and Burling St. Free and open to the public. 718-44I-6210.

Whitestone VWF Community Post 4787 meets at 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 19-12 149 St., in Whitestone. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4787 meets on the fourth Monday of the month also at 8 p.m. 718-746-0540.

The Floral Park Community Council meets on every third Wednesday of the month at North Fork Bank, 257th Street and Hillside Avenue from 8 to 9 p.m.

The Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway, W.A.T.C.H (Women At The Chapel Hall) meet the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All community women are invited to join these Christian women for a fun and spiritual experience. 718-229-2534.

The Queensboro Hill VFW Post No.3427, 136-06 Horace Harding Expressway, meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. New members are encouraged to attend. 718-359-1987.

Northeast Widow/Widowers Society meets on third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 718-464-4085.

National Stuttering Association, Queens chapter, holds meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 8:15 p.m. 718-464-4085.

Whitestone Community Post 4787 meets at 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 19-12 149th St. in Whitestone. The Ladies of Post 4787 meet on the fourth Monday of the month, also at 8 p.m. 718-746-0540.

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

Programs

With a mission of curing cancer and improving the quality of life of patients and their families, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offers financial assistance to anyone in need of treatment related expenses not covered by insurance (up to $500 per year). The society also offers educational programs and a First Connection Program to connect families together. Please contact them at 800-955-4572 or www.leukemia-lymphoma.org for more information.

A free karate program is taught Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for children 8 to 11 years old and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 12-16 at Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. 718-358-0067.

Flushing Hospital Medical Center offers the Quit Smart Stop Smoking program. Cost: $25. 718-670-5476.

Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside is offering a Family Daycare Training Program for women interested in becoming registered with New York State and offer childcare in their homes for other working parents. 718-793-0672.

Women discuss and create a journal of life experiences and personal “herstory” at Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. An 8-week special workshop on Mondays at 7 p.m. Donation requested. 718-793-0672.

Temple Gates, 38-20 Parsons Blvd., Flushing. offers a weekly Sunday Morning Jewish Studies program for children with special needs. The program will be designed for high functioning children with learning disabilities; feature small classes with individualized attention; and be taught by teachers trained and experienced in the field of special education. 718-358-7536.

Enjoy making new friends as you improve your understanding and use of English in your daily life. Queens Women's Center offers conversational English classes at the center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Donation $35 per month. One-time registration fee of $5 for non-members. 718-783-0672.

It's time to learn about computers! The Queens Women's Center holds basic computer classes for beginners at 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. Small groups with skilled instructors. Call today and reserve your space! 718-793-0672

Registration

Registration for the Flushing YMCA Aduit English Day and Evening Classes are now taking place. The classes include conversation, grammar and reading. Classes are rontinuous. 718-961-6880.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Bayside is now hold registration for Religious Education for Public School children. Classes are held every Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for grades 1 through 6 and from 3:45 to 5 p.m. for grades 2-6. Other classes for grades 6-7 meet on Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 718-225-6179.

Bible School Registration for children from nursery school age to high school are eligible for registration on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. at the Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 718-229-2534.

YAI/NYL Clearview School, 16-50 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, Early Childhood Class is now accepting applications for children, 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, who are at all levels of development. Afternoon sessions from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 718-352-0104.

The Flushing YMCA, 136-16 Northern Blvd., is offering registration for a wide variety of programs and activities for the whole family. 718-961-6380.

Flushing Hospital Medical Center provides free glaucoma screenings in the hospital lobby every Monday from 9 a.m. to noon and every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 718-670-5719.

The Women and Work Program is a 15-week job-training course offered free of charge by the Queens College Women's Studies Program. Classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. 718-343-2782.

Design For Living: A Sewing Experience, is held Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray St., Fort Totten. 718-793-0672.

Support Groups/Seniors

Ryan Beacon, 216-Q, 64-20 175 St., Fresh Meadows, offers activities, games, classes and events for seniors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to Saturday Adult Computer Classes, there is now a Senior Social Center, for seniors to gather and share in good times. Always free. All are welcome. Register when you arrive.

The Queens Women's Center undersrands that mothers need to meet other young mothers for comfort and support and will begin a “Moms with Young Children” group on Saturday mornings from 1O a.m. to noon at The Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Avenue, Fort Totten, Bayside. Mothers and children will meet with Meryl B. Kalensky, a early childhood specialist and nursery school director, in the new QWC Children's Playroom. 718-353-7225.

Nar-Anon Support Group for Families and Friends of Drug and Alcohol Abusers meets on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 19-12 149 St., Whitestone.

The Samuel Fields/Bay Terrace YM&YMHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck offers a domestic violence suppor/partner abuse group which meets every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 718-225-6750.

Flushing Hospital Medical Center hosts a free breast cancer survivor group on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The group meets in the East Conference room in the Medical Sciences building. 718-670-5714.

The Pomonok Neighborhood Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing serves the housing needs of neighborhoods by assisting individuals, families, building management companies and their staff with wide-ranging types of free advice and counseling and through workshops and seminars. 718-591-6060.

Are you having trouble collecting child support? The Association For Children Enforcement of Support meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fresh Meadows Library, 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway. Fresh Meadows. 1800-738-ACES.

A Bereavement Group for Seniors meets on Thursdays at 2 p.m. at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 Ave., Bayside. 718-224-7888.

At Flushing Hospital Medical Center, a trained volunteer is on staff every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to answer questions about Medicare eligibility criteria, benefits, and filing procedures. The service, known as Medicare 101. is offered to the community and is free of charge. 718-670-4546

Young Moms Support Group meets on the first and third Friday of each month at Chapel of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 220-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 1-800-351-1001.

A Bereavement Support Group offering professional guidance through small group interaction meets weekly at Hillside Hospital, of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System on Tuesday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. 718-516-470-8087.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, offers a recently retired group that meets every Friday at 1 p.m. 718-423-8179.

Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside, is offering an ongoing weekly support group for women looking to share their everyday concerns and help each other adjust to life changes every Monday 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. 718-793-0672.

The Compassionate Friends of Flushing, a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child, meets at The Church on the Hill, 167th St. and 35th Ave. in Flushing, at 7:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. 718-746-5010.

Domestic Violence Support Groups are now in progress, meeting twice a week at the Pomonok Neighborhood Center. Groups are held Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. These groups are free and there is ample parking available.

Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, offers a group for retired people. The group meets every Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Pomonok Neighborhood Center, Inc., 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, offers a Crime Victim Assistance Unit Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flushing Hospital Medical Center has the answers to questions about Medicare every Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 718-670-4546.

The Ostomy Club is a free support group sponsored by Flushing Hospital Medical Center as part of their ongoing efforts to offer important health care services and information to the community. The Bio-Behavioral Institute, 935 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck, offers a free support group for people with obsessive-compulsive disorders on the last Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. 516-487-7116.

The Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside understands that mothers need to meet other of young mothers for comfort and support and begin a “Moms with Young Children” group on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. 718-353-7225.

Tours

Fort Totten Historical Center offers tours of Fort Totten conducted by Jack Fein seven days a week during the year. 718-352-0180.

Volunteers

The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens is seeking volunteers to provide clerical assistance in departments housed in Bulova Corporate Center, 75-20 Astoria Blvd. 718-670-1125.

The Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps is looking for members to serve as dispatchers and ambulance crew personnel. The ambulance corps needs members who are available to serve between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the week. 718-347-1637.

Whitestone Community Volunteer Ambulance Service, 12-15 150th St., Whitestone, needs volunteers to serve as dispatchers for a few hours a week to answer phones during the day. 718-767-1000.

Opportunities for high school students to volunteer assisting and caring for elementary school age children in after-school programs are offered at the Bayside YMCA, 214-13 35 Ave., 718 229-5972.

Workshops

The Ethical Culture Society of Queens offers an Adult Education workshop at the Early Childhood Center, 67-25 188th St., Fresh Meadows, “How do I Raise a Moral Child?” to be led by Curt Collier, Leader of the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture. This question may seem difficult to answer given the number of conflicting approaches. This 3-session workshop is $15.00 and will be held on 1/24/01, 1/31/01, and 2/7/01 from 7:30 – 9:30PM. 718-445-85 15 or 718-969-2412.

Basic Nature Photography is offered on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Admission: $12, $14. 718-229-4000.

Worship Services

Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Blvd, Flushing will hold Shabbat Service on Fri., Sept. 7 at 8:15 p.m. and S'Lichot Dinner and Service on Sat., Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. 718-961-0030.

Ashirwad Lutheran Ministry welcomes all South Asians to an English speaking worship service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. followed by fellowship meal. 718-343-5054.

St. Elisabeth's Episcopal Church, 6 Harvard Street, Floral Park, is pleased to announce the following schedule; Holy Week and Easter Services St. Elisabeth's Episcopal Church Palm Sunday, 11 a.m. – Eucharist with Procession Holy Week Monday, 7:30 p.m. – Stations of the Cross Maunday Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – Liturgy and Washing of Feet followed by a Soup & Bread Supper Good Friday, Noon Liturgy Great Vigil of Easter – 8 p.m. Easter Day, 11 a.m. The Great Feast of the Resurrection-Holy Eucharis. 516-354-6867.

Church Hispanic Community Of The Nazarene Of Bayside, 61-11 220th St., and Horace Herding Expwy (Exit 29 -LIE-Springfield Blvd) Bayside. Rev. Hector Josue Machuca holds Worship Service are held on Sundays at 4 p.m., Home's Worship on Thursdays at 8 p.m.718-428-6871.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Flushing, 147-54 Ash Ave., Flushing hold Sunday Services at 11 a.m. Families welcome. 718-353-3860.

The North Presbyterian Church of Flushing, 25-33 154 St., offers services Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join the fellowship for coffee in the Community Room after services.

The North Presbyterian Church of Flushing, 26-33 164 St., offers Church school for children ages 4 and up on Sunday at 10 a.m. 718-463-4143.

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

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1465 Clintonville St., Whitestone offers Saturday Eves of Feasts: Great Vespers at 6 p.m. and Sundays and Feast Days: Divine Liturgy, at 10 a.m. 718-767-7292.

The Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Tpke., Floral Park offers a free Jewish education for Kindergarten and Sunday School children. The center also provides a thorough religious curriculum for Grade 3 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Youth services are held each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and adult services from 8:45 a.m. to noon. 718-343-9001.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 201-03 29th Ave., Bayside offers Bible every Wednesday at 11 a.m. An informal Prayer service follows at noon. A Children's Choir (with Christian education) is held weekly on public school days. Our craft group meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Unity Center of Flushing holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. at 42-11 155 St. Service includes reading of the Daily Word, truth lesson, prayer, meditation and social hour including coffee and refreshments after service. 718-353-5887. Class is held each Wednesday at 11 a.m.; Brief prayer service to follow. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 201-03 29th Avenue, Bayside. All welcome. 718-352-6744.

Redeemer Lutheran Church offers Sunday worship. The church is located on the corner of Bell Boulevard and 36th Avenue, Bayside. 718-229-5770.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 201-03 29th Ave., Bayside, offers Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 10 a.m. 718-352-6744

The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 36-01 Bell Blvd. in Bayside will hold a Christian Education hour is held at 9 a.m. and regular Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. 718-229-5770.

Jewish Center of Bayside Hills, 211-06 48 Ave., Bayside, holds Sabbath Morning services at 8:45, followed by a Kiddush and parsha discussion. Sunday mornings at 9 and Monday through Thursday at 8 p.m. 718-225-5301.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Religious Education for public school children classes are held every Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for grades 1, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Grades 2-6. Other classes for Grades 6-7 meet on Tuesday from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 225-6179. 718-229-4000.