By Sabina Cardali
Welcome to the Point. The Point being College Point.
The heat continues although the summer is coming to a close. The children will be starting to return to school and the schedule begins to take shape, as the teachers begin to formulate their plans for their new classes.
A very Happy Birthday to Frank Mashevsky, to Frank Leonardo, and to Erin Hanlon.
Speedy recovery to Bill White, Bryan O’Hara, Ralph Mele, Tony & Mary Bocchio, Florence Pellettieri and Florence Zanio.
Condolences to the families of Joseph Ryan, Margie Fascigone, and Renato Segnini.
For the first time in four years, Webelo Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 18 went to summer camp. Just returning from Camp Keowa at Ten Mile River were Andrew Mulvey, Will Rennie, Austin Guerrero, Bryan Bravo, James Murphy, James Sfachios, Christian LaPointe, Jonathan Guzman, Casey Knight and Dan Murphy.
The boys successfully completed a week filled with various scouting activities that prepared them for joining Boy Scouts next year. Accompanying the boys were their Den Leaders: Lionel Guerrero, Anne Marie Murphy and Cathy Mulvey.
Any boy starting first grade in September is welcome to join Cub Scout Pack 18 as a Tiger Cub. A waiting list is available for grades 2 to 4. Leader positions are open. Call Cathy Mulvey at 359-1468 for more information.
It’s that time of year again. Join in College Point’s fight to cure diabetes by joining “Andrew’s Army.” Last year 72 people from the College Point neighborhood joined forces to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in the Walk to Cure Diabetes. An astounding $12,400 was raised. The goal for this year’s team is $15,000. This year’s walk is Sunday, Sept. 30 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Anyone needing more information or would like to walk or contribute, contact Cathy Mulvey at 359-1468.
St. Ambrose Council No. 1463 holds its first annual “C & B” Barbecue on Friday, Sept. 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. Admission: Purchase one “C & B” book per adult, $10, two books per family, $20. Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, salads and soda. Enjoy an evening with the Brother Knights and their families. Help to support a great program. Beer and wine will be available at a cash bar.
Country line dancing classes at Poppenhusen Institute. For exercise, fellowship and fun. Mondays 7-8 p.m., $5 Intermediate 8-9:30 p.m., $6. Free open house on Monday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Poppenhusen Institute is at 114-04 Road, College Point.
There will be a Safe Drivers Class on Sept. 15. This class will allow you to save 10 percent annually for three years on collision and liability insurance premiums. It will also reduce up to 4 points of accumulated moving violations. The cost is $40. Call St. Fidelis Rectory to register (718) 445-6164; fax (718) 445-1623.
Reminder: On Saturday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., St. Robert Bellarmine, Bayside holds a golden wedding anniversary celebration with Bishop Daily presiding. Each couple will be presented with a scroll and will have the opportunity to have their photograph taken with the Bishop. Light refreshments will also be provided following the ceremony. Call St. Fidelis to register by Sept. 30. (718) 445-6164.
SABINA SAYS:
There is nothing more wonderful than spending time with your grandchildren. My grandchildren Eric and Brian spent a month in New York seeing Lion King, cruise around New York Harbor, Hall of Science, Flushing Zoo, every movie for children, Cole Circus. Brian celebrated his birthday with a bakery one. The children ate and then decorated cookies and cakes.
