By The TimesLedger
Activities
The Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd., presents YouthBuild, a job-training program for young adults ages 17-21. Students receive extensive training in different building trades and work on their GED. 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 8-18 Saturdays 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 open for kids 6 and up with adult supervision. Fee: $2 per person plus general admission. 718-699-0005.
Bingo/Bridge
Bingo is held Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Garden Jewish Center of Flushing, 24-40 Parsons Blvd. 718-445-1317.
Triple Bingo held Mondays at 7:30 p.m., Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Turnpike, Floral Park.
Dinner and Bingo sponsored by the North Hills League for Retarded Children at Harper's Restaurant, 1270 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, at 7 p.m. 718-651-0367.
Bingo played Friday nights with $1,000 jackpot, $2,025 in prizes 50/50 at 7 p.m. Regular at 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament auditorium, 203rd Street and 35th Avenue, Bayside. 718-229-5929.
Pride of Judea Mental Health Center, 243-02 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, offers duplicate bridge Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. 718-423-6200.
Classes
Hawthorne Community Center Youth Enrichment Program offers academic programs for enrichment and remediation. The schedule also includes many recreational classes such as tennis, computer programs, several sports classes, art and cooking for children. 718-631-6800.
Weekly Yoga classes are held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the North Presbyterian Church, 25-33 154 St., Flushiung. 718-747-0941.
The Flushing Jewish Community Council sponsors English for Speakers of Other Languages classes at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 48-08 91st Place, 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.
Queens Women's Center offers conversational English classes Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. Donation: $35. Registration fee: $5. 718-793-0672.
Har-Tzion Hebrew Consciousness offers 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.
GED High School Equivalency classes at Queens Women's Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside, Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Small donation. 718-793-0672.
Computer class by a professional teacher offered at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside. 718 224-7888
Woodworking classes – Learn to Use Machinery Tools and Learn to Make Assorted Gifts and Toys, offered Tuesdays at Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside. 718-224-7888.
Computer class for beginners offered Saturday mornings at The Queens Women's Center Legal Clinic, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten, Bayside. Small groups with skilled instructor. 718-793-0672.
Spanish and French classes for ages 60 and over offered Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 718-423-8179.
Clinics/Screenings
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 clinics will be open until 9 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 718-670-5486.
New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens Healthoutreach Program in cooperation with the Cancer Center presents You Can Prevent Colon Cancer on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Lang Auditorium, NYHQ, 56-45 Main St., Flushing. 718-670-1211.
New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, 56-45 Main St., Flushing offers free prostate cancer screenings in Queens. Registartion required for free screenings throughout the year beginning in September. 718-670-1900.
Clubs
If you're looking to make friends with women 50 years or older, join the coffee social on Wednsday evenings at Judy's house! Call 225-0063.
Troop 138 meets Thursday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on 64th Circle, Fresh Meadows. 718-454-2391
The Samuel Fields/Bay Terrace YM&YMHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, has expanded the after-school 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.
Couples Club meets Thursdays at Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 718-423-8179.
Events/Discussion
The Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave., Fort Totten, will host Taste of Bayside on Nov., 1 at 6 p.m. presented by Bayside Business Association. 718-352-3904.
Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd. Douglaston, presents Halloween At APEC on Wed., Oct., 31 (Halloween Night) from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Check in time at 7 p.m. Admission: $4, $6, $2. 718-229-4000.
The Queens Council on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities presenrts its 17th Annual Family Support Fair themed “Diversity of People, Diversity of Dreams”. Fri., Oct., 26 from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel at 135-20 39″ Avenue (off Main Sheet) in Flushing. The fair will feature a variety of workshops, a resource fair and opportunities for families to network and consult with professionals. The fair is free to all families, however there is a $20 charge for professionals. There wilt be translators in over eight languages and a free continental breakfast. 718-482-8121.
ExerciseSisterhood of the Bayside Jewish Center, 203-05 32 Ave., Bayside presents A Day in Atlantic City at the Showboat Hotel on Thurs., Oct. 25. Cost: $25 per person. Bus leaves Bayside Jewish Center at 8:30 a.m. sharp.
The Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave., Fort Totten, will present a Veteran's Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. 718-352-3904.
Irma Wesley, a Queens artist and teacher returns to the Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. with a series of illustrated lectures on the include all phases of art. 718-268-5960.
Science and technology shed a whole new light on traditional printmaking and photography by creating new, exciting forms of contemporary art. Art and Science Collaborations brings its third annual digital art competition exhibition to the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 718-699-0005
A short-story discussion group with Debbie takes place Tuesdays 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 Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and a current events group that meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. 718-423-8179.s
The Clearview Jewish Center, 16-50 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this spring. The center is looking for past members and Hebrew School graduates who are no longer on its mailing list. 718-352-6670.
Rabbi Mayer Perelmuter discusses “The Many faces of Judaism” at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 24, 31, and Nov. 7 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112th St. 718-261-2900.
Exercise
Pre-natal exercise class offered at the Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd. 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.
Shape-up exercise class led by Sylvia Doner Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 718-423-8179.
Fairs
The Ladies Aid of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 89-19 114 St., Richomd Hill will hold its annual harvest fair on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $10, $5, children under 5 are free. 718-849-0009.
The Ridgewood Presbyterian Church, 59-14 70 Ave, in Ridgewood will hold a Bazaar & Country Fair on Sat., Oct. 20 from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. 718-456-2000.
Meetings
Parents Without Partners, Queens Chapter 16, will hold an orientation meeting for prospective members on Oct. 25 at at 8:15 at Skyline Diner, 271-27 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park. 718-343-7674.
The AVIVA Chapter #828 of Jewish Women International meets on Tues., Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the North Hills Library, 57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck. 718-279-0447.
Mothers of Twins Club of Queens will meet on Wed., Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. at Flushing Hospital Board Room. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Informal discussion on twin topcs and refreshments. 718-464-3162.
AARP #3654 holds meetings the first Tuesday of each month at the Church on the Hill, 35th Avenue and 168th Street, Flushing. d
W.A.T.C.H (Women At The Chapel Hall) will be having their meetings 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. The Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 718-229-2534.
The Mothers Of Twins Club of Queens welcomes all mothers of multiples. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday Of each month 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 every day, dynamic Rabbi, Beginner's service twice a month for young families. 718-225 5266.
The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Queens/care if St. Kevin's Church meets at St. Kevin's School Cafeteria, 45-50 195 St., Flusing. 718-591-3492.
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 Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck. will be having their Community Youth Group meetings on Friday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is open to all the youth in the community ages 13-17. If your interest is in doing things for your community, going on local trips having fun and learning more about your Christian faith then please join us. 718-229-2534.
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 meets 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 which meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. 718-423-8179.
Workshops
New Elderplan members are invited to attend a New Member Orientstion on Tues, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. at The Palace Diner, 80-15 Main St., Flushing. 718-921-7898.
ANIBC Center, 212-12 26 Ave., Bayside, will hold a housing workshop with presenter Robert J. Davies, assistant drector, Bureau of Housing Initatives, state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disablilities. on Tues., Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 718-423-9550.
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 three-session workshop is $15 and will be held in january and Februiary.. 718-445-85 15 or 718-969-2412.
Programs
With their mission of curing cancer and improving the quality of life of patients and their families, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers financial assistance to anyone in need of treatment related expenses not covered by insurance (up to $500 per year). They also offer 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 introduces Quit Smart Stop Smoking Program to the community. 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.
The Free Synagoguge of Flushing is holding registration for their religious school for the 2001-2002 semester. 718-961-0030.
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.
Seniors
Ryan Beacon, 216-Q, 64-20 175 St., Fresh Meadows, offers several 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.
Support Groups
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 will meet 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.
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
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.
