Crime Victim Assistance Unit
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, Inc., 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing.
Housing help
Housing needs addressed for individuals, families, building management companies. Pomonok Neighborhood…
Assistance
Crime Victim Assistance Unit
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, Inc., 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing.
Housing help
Housing needs addressed for individuals, families, building management companies. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. 591-6060.
Housing work group
Helps those with disabilities apply for New York City Housing Authority. First Wed. of month, 11 a.m. Queens Independent Living Center, 140-40 Queens Blvd., Jamaica. 658-2524.
Legal Clinic
Free advice on basic legal issues at the Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Medicare 101
Trained volunteer answers questions about Medicare eligibility criteria, benefits, filing procedures. Wed. and Fri., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Flushing Hospital Medical Center. 670-4546.
Money Management
Clinic with a trained financial advisor Thurs. at 2:30 p.m. Free, but appointment needed. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Bingo
Bingo
Garden Jewish Center of Flushing, 24-40 Parsons Blvd. Mon., 7:15 p.m. 445-1317.
Triple Bingo
Mon., 7:30 p.m. Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Turnpike.
Bridge
Duplicate bridge
Mon., noon-4 p.m. Pride of Judea Mental Health Center, 243-02 Northern Blvd. 423-6200.
Children’s Activities
Fish Fun
The Alley Pond Environmental Center presents Fish Fun for children ages 6-8 from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at 228-06 Northern Blvd. Call 229-4000.
Science Playground
Open for kids 6+ with adult supervision. The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 699-0005.
YMCA activities
Recreational swimming, game time, computer classes for kids 8-18. Sat., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd. 961-6880.
Classes
Basic computer skills
For beginners. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Citizenship preparation
Tues. & Thurs., 8 p.m. Korean Immigrant Services, 136-65 Roosevelt Ave. 359-5400.
Conversational English
Fri., 10 a.m.-noon. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Computers
Wed., 1-3 p.m. Bayside Senior Center, 210-10 Union Turnpike. 479-6071.
Design 101
A Basic Sewing Experience. Mon., 7 p.m. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Karate program
Mon., 4-5 p.m. for kids 8-11; Fri., 7-8 p.m. for kids 12-16. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd. 358-0067.
Tai Chi
Thurs., 11 a.m. Bayside Senior Center, 210-10 Union Turnpike. 479-6071.
Clinics/Screenings
Glaucoma screenings
Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon. Flushing Hospital Medical Center lobby. 670-5719.
Legal clinic
Features small groups with skilled instructor. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Medical and pediatric clinics
Weekdays to 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ambulatory Care Department, Flushing Hospital Medical Center. 670-5486.
Prostate cancer screenings
New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, 56-45 Main St. Registration required. 670-1900.
Discussion Groups
Community Education Resource Center
Tues., Wed., 10 a.m. 51-60 Marathon Parkway 423-8174.
Events
Mid-Summer Pow-Wow
The 24th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow-Wow will be held at the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Friday from 7-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 347-3276.
Exercise
Prenatal exercise class
Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd. 961-6880.
Shape-up exercise class
Tues. & Thurs., 8:45 a.m. Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway 423-8174.
Yoga with Barbara
Tues., 6-7 p.m. North Presbyterian Church, 25-33 154th St. 767-1481.
Yoga
Wed., 3-5 p.m.; Sat., 9-11 a.m. Beacon Program, Ryan JHS 216. 445-6983.
Meetings
AARP Bayside Chapter 2014 seeks new members
Second, fourth Thurs. of the month, 1-3 p.m. St. Josaphat’s Church, 35th Ave. and 210th St. 229-2737.
Astroclub
Members explore space with telescopes, binoculars, other equipment. All ages welcome. First, third Thurs. of the month, 6-8 p.m. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 699-0005, Ext. 323 or www.astroclub.org.
Auburndale Improvement Association
Third Tues. of the month, 8 p.m. 167-17 Northern Blvd. 423-3676.
Catholic War Veterans
St. Margaret’s Post #1172 of the Catholic War Veterans, second and fourth Thurs. of the month, 7:30 p.m., 73-53 Metropolitan Ave. 894-1133.
Coffeehouse in Bayside
The Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 209th Street & Cross Island parkway, will host a Jewish singles meeting fro ages 25 to 45 from 8 to 10 p.m. Call 428-6363.
Couple’s Club
Thurs. at Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway. 423-8176.
Flushing Camera Club
First, third Wed. of the month. Flushing Hospital admin. bldg., 45th Ave. and Burling St. 441-6210.
Flushing Rotary Club
Thurs., 12:15 p.m. Friends and Co., 154-17 Roosevelt Ave. 353-1220.
Queensboro Hill VFW Post 3427
First, third Wed. of the month, 7:30 p.m. New members encouraged. 136-06 Horace Harding Expwy. 359-1987.
VFW Community Post 4787, Whitestone
Meets at 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Mon. at 19-12 149th St. The Ladies Auxiliary meets the fourth Mon. at 8 p.m. Call 746-0540.
Women at the Chapel Hall
Second Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m. All community women invited. Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 229-2534.
Programs
After-school program
For adolescents with learning and/or developmental disabilities. Weekdays, 3-5 p.m. Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc., 212-12 26th Ave., Bayside. Free transportation home. 423-9550.
Herstory
Women create journal of life experiences and personal “Herstory.” Mon., 7 p.m. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
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Arts and crafts for children
Ages 6-10 at the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. Offers arts, crafts, nature courses in 2-week sessions Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m. to noon Call 347-FARM.
Religious school
Marathon Jewish Community Center religious school, pre-K-2nd grade as well. 245-37 60th Ave. 428-1580.
Summer teacher program
Summer workshop for teachers on gubernatorial election and foreign policy issues will be held at Queens College’s Taft Institute for teachers this August. Pre-registration is required. Call 997-5108 or 997-5188.
Scouts
Troop 1
Meets Fri., 7:45-10 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bell Blvd. and 36th Ave.
Troop 138
Meets Thurs., 7:30-9 p.m. 64th Circle, Fresh Meadows. 454-2391.
Self-Help
Quit Smart
Stop smoking program includes four sessions with licensed therapist, guidebook, hypnosis tape, cigarette substitute. Flushing Hospital. 670-5476.
Self Management and Recovery Training
Sun. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Long Island Consultation Center, 97-29 54 Rd. 212-929-6107.
Seniors
Short stories
Discussion group with Debbie. Tues., 1:30-2:30 p.m. Self-help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave. 961-4550.
Support Groups
Association for Children Enforcement of Support
First Tues. of the month, 6-8 p.m. Fresh Meadows Library, 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway. 800-738-ACES.
Bereavement group for seniors
Thurs., 2 p.m. Self-help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave. 224-7888.
Bereavement group
Helps those who recently lost a loved one. Flushing Hospital. 670-3160.
Bereavement Support Group
Tues., 3-4:15 p.m. Hillside Hospital. 470-8087.
Bereaved parents support group
Held at 7:30 p.m. the second Thurs. of the month at St. Adalbert’s Parish Center, 52-40 84th St. Call 429-2005.
Breast cancer survivors
Second, fourth Thurs. of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 670-5714.
Breathing Easy
Second Thurs. of the month (except July and Aug.) 3 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 670-5640.
Compassionate Friends of Flushing
A bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child. Third Fri. of the month, 7:30 p.m. The Church on the Hill, Flushing. 746-5010.
Domestic violence support/partner abuse group
Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Samuel Fields/Bay Terrace YM/YMHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway. 225-6750.
Domestic Violence group
Mon. & Tues., 5:30-7 p.m. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd.
Moms with Young Children
Sat., 10 a.m.-noon. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Mothers of Twins Club of Queens
Welcomes all mothers of multiples. Fourth Wed. of the month, 8 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 464-3162.
Mutual Support Group
For parents of children all ages, Temple Israel, 188-15 McLaughlin Ave. 461-6393.
National Stuttering Association, Queens chapter.
First, third Wed. of the month, 8:15 p.m. 464-4085.
Northeast Widow/Widowers Society
Third Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m. Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 464-4085.
Ostomy Club
First Fri. of month (except July and Aug.), 1 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 670-5640.
Overeaters Anonymous
Welcomes those who want to stop eating compulsively. Tues., 8 p.m. Church on the Hill, 167-05 35th Ave. 516-794-1333.
Parents of Murdered Children
Third Wed. of the month, 7:30 p.m. Queensboro Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd. 740-1061.
Separation and divorce
Call for appointment. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd. 793-0672.
Substance abuse
Non-Anon for families and friends of drug and alcohol abusers meets Thurs., 7:30-9 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 19-12 149th St.
Women’s group
Mon., 9:30-10 a.m. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Young Moms Support Group
First, third Fri. of the month, 9:30-11 a.m. Chapel of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 220-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing. 800-351-1001.
Tours
Fort Totten
Fort Totten Historical Center offers daily tours of Fort Totten conducted by historian Jack Fein. 352-0180.
Volunteers
Dispatchers needed
Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps seeks members to serve as dispatchers and ambulance crew. Must be available weekdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 347-1637.
Dispatchers needed
Whitestone Community Volunteer Ambulance Service, 12-15 150th St., needs volunteers to serve as dispatchers for a few hours a week. 767-1000.
Workshops
Job Readiness
Helps develop resumes, interview skills, job search techniques. Tues., 6:30 p.m. Call for appointment. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd. 793-0672.
Writers’ Workshop
Discuss and create a poem or journal. Open to mature women. Donation requested. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
