Assistance
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 5 p.m. Mon. at the Center for the Women of New York, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Money Management
Clinic with a trained financial advisor. Free, but appointment needed. Center for the Women of New York, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
Notary Public
Available at the Howard Beach Senior Center, 156-45 84th St. on Mon. and Fri. between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 738-8100.
Children’s Activities
After-School Program
Offers homework/tutor assistance, sports, workshops, service learning-community outreach projects. Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. FEGS Beacon 231, 145-00 Springfield Blvd. 528-1743.
Painting and clay
Workshops for ages 5 and up. Mon. & Tues. Alliance of Queens Artists, 99-10 Metropolitan Ave. 520-9842.
Temple Tots
A monthly dinner and service for children up to age 7 introduces the spiritual meaning of Shabbat at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112 St. Call 261-2900.
Classes
American History Study Group
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre presents a class entitled “Civilization or Barbarism,” studying the last work of Senegalese Egyptologist Cheikh Anta Diop with Congolese activist Prof. Yaa Lengha Ngemi every other Saturday 10 a.m. to noon. Call 527-4144 to register.
Beginner woodcarving
Forest Hills classes include instruction in relief and three-dimensional carving. Free membership to the Queens Woodcarvers Club is also available. Call 544-0265 or visit woodcarving.web.com.
Computer class
With a professional teacher. Self-help Maspeth Senior Center, 66-35 58th Ave., Maspeth. 429-3636.
Computer Instruction
The Center for the Women of New York will hold a computer instruction class at their computer lab in Kew Gardens, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325. Mornings and evenings available. Call 793-0672.
Defensive Driving
St. Clare’s Church, Rosedale, 137-35 Brookville Blvd. from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the fourth Sat. of each month. Call 341-0452.
French conversation
With Marguerita Ohrenstein. Fri., 1-2:30 p.m. Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202. 268-5360.
Guitar Class
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre will host guitar classes with instructor Guy Daniels. Call 523-3312 to register.
Intermediate Spanish
With Tony Oliviero. Wed., 10-11 a.m. Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202. 268-5360.
Job/Life Skills Training
A free 15-week job and life skills training class, including computer training, will be held at Queens College starting in January. There will be an open house Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. in the Queens College Music Building, Room 264. You must attend the open house to be considered for the program. Call 212-642-2070
Media Art
Helen Magrisso teaches Mon. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202. 268-5960.
Woodcarving
1:30 p.m., first Sun. of the month at Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave. 631-2115.
Clubs
Friendship Club
Meets first, third Mon. of month, 7 p.m. Senior Adult Department, Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th St. 268-5011.
Multicultural Conversation Club
Organized by Humanist Center of Cultures of Jackson Heights. Sun., 3-5 p.m. Queens Borough Public Library, 35-51 81st St. 937-8185.
Photography Group
Meets at the Forest Hills Community House Beacon Program, JHS 190, 68-17 Austin St. 268-5960.
Dancing
Sunday Dances with Instruction
Instruction Jan. 5, 12, 26 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., with dancing 4:30-8 p.m., Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd. 478-3100.
Events
College Day 2003
JHS 231 will hold motivational sessions Friday to prepare students for college. 145-00 Springfield Blvd. 276-5140.
Mulchfest 2003
The City of New York Parks & Recreation will gather holiday trees from all boroughs for mulching in city parks. In Queens, trees will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in Alley Pond Park, Astoria Park, Baisley Park, Cunningham Park, Forest Park, Kissena Park, Little Bay Park and Springfield Park. Call 212-360-1311
Rock & Roll Dance Party
The Cross Island YMCA will host a New Year’s Rock & Roll 50s Dance Party from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday featuring Steve Mitchell as Elvis. 238-10 Hillside Ave. Call 479-0505.
Exercise
Athletic activities for teens
Including swimming, racquetball, strength training, basketball. Sat., 7-10 p.m. Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave. 479-0505.
Global Dance
Classes will be held at 7 p.m. Thurs. and 1 p.m. Sat. at the Hollis Unitarian Church, 195-39 Hillside Ave. and at 9:30 a.m. Sat. at Int’l Karate & Fitness 69-02 Austin St. Suite 202. Global Dance is for non-dancers, lovers of yoga and everyone else. Call 297-1204.
Karate
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, 176-03 Jamaica Ave., will host karate classes for men, women and children ages 5 and up from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 529-7857 or 659 7847 to register.
Martial arts
Kick boxing, tai chi, self-defense for adults and teens. Sat., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave. 479-0505.
Stay-Well Exercise
Tues. & Thurs., 10-11 a.m. Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd. 268-5960.
Swimming
Instructional and recreational swimming for adults with disabilities features exercise and swimming skills individualized for personal needs. Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave. 516-354-0098.
Tai Chi Chuan
Learn tai chi and other movement exercises from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Afrikan poetry Theatre, 176-03 Jamaica Ave. Call 523-3312 to register.
Meetings
AARP Richmond Hill Chapter 1762
Second Thurs. of the month, 1 p.m. New members welcome. Church of the Resurrection, 85-09 118th St. 969-8813.
Catholic War Veterans
Seeking new members. Must be practicing Catholic and past or current member of U.S. armed forces. Second, fourth Thurs. of the month, 8 p.m. 73-53 Metropolitan Ave. 894-1133.
Food for Thought
Study and discussion program with Reform Temple of Forest Hills continues following Shabbat services Saturday at 71-11 112 St. Call 261-2900.
Queens Gays and Lesbians United
Monthly meetings at Community United Methodist Church, 81-10 35th Ave. 205-6605.
Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 158
Meets Fri., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 92-10 217th St., Boys in 1st-5th grade welcome.
Venture Crew 815 of Hollis Hills
Meets every Fri. 6:15 p.m. at Chapel of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 220-16 Union Tpke. starting Jan. 10. Call 464-3464 or 465-4236.
Self-Help
Self Management and Recovery Training
Sun. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Long Island Consultation Center, 97-29 54 Rd. 212-929-6107.
True Potential
A communication and leadership skills club invites the public to its meetings, first and third Mon. at Borough Hall from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 212-807-2827.
Seniors
Meet & Greet
Elderplan hosts “Meet & Greet” Medicare informational meetings weekly at the following times and locations: Waterview Diner, 163-30 Crossbay Blvd., Mon., 9 a.m.; Palace Diner, 60-15 Main St., Tues., 9 a.m.; Glendale Diner, 71-08 Myrtle Ave., Wed. 9 a.m.; Mark Twain Diner, 72-12 Northern Blvd., Thurs., 9 a.m.; Bayside Diner, 207-70 Northern Blvd., Fri. 9 a.m.; Shalimar Diner, 63-68 Austin St., Thurs., 3 p.m.; Caridad Restaurant, 100-02 Northern Blvd., Wed., 3 p.m.; G&P Diner, 118-03 Liberty Ave., Wed., 9 a.m.; Rockaway Sunset Diner, 116-11 Beach Channel Dr., Mon., 9:30 a.m.; and Three Star Diner, 235-20 Hillside Ave., Tues., 9 a.m. Call 921-7898.
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Thurs., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Peter J. Dellamonica Center for Seniors, 23-56 Broadway. 626-1500.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Group meets Saturdays noon-1:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th St. Call 784-6173, Ext. 137.
Autism support
For parents and family members of people with autism. Spanish-speaking groups also offered. Third Thurs. of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. Quality Services for the Autism Community, 30-10 38th St. 728-8427.
Bereaved siblings and children
Helps kids in grades 1-8 who have lost a loved one. First Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m. St. Adalbert’s Parish Center, lower church, 52-40 84th St. 429-2005.
Bereavement group
For seniors who have lost a spouse or child. Wed. & Fri., 1 p.m. SNAP of Eastern Queens, 80-45 Winchester Blvd. 454-2100.
Bereavement group
Fourth Thurs. of the month, 7:30 p.m. St. Adalbert’s Parish Center, lower cafeteria, 52-40 84th St. 429-2005.
Connections for seniors
Tues., 2:30 p.m. Senior Adult Department, Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th St. 268-5011.
COPD Group
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease group. Third Wed. of the month (except July, Aug.), noon-2 p.m. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, sixth floor auditorium. 206-8410.
Diabetes support group
First Thurs. of the month (except July, Aug.), 6:30-8 p.m. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center private dining area. 206-8410.
Employment preparation
Women’s Network, 161-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. 657-6200.
Geriatric psychiatry
First, third Wed. of the month, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks. 470-8097.
Grandparents raising grandchildren
First Mon. of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 311-10 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 297-2301.
Lesbian/Gay
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Third Sun. of the month. Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112th St. 271-6663.
Life Issues
Strategies for reducing stress, dealing with Sept. 11. Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Call for appointment. Center for the Women of New York, 120-55 Queens Blvd. 793-0672.
Lost Miracles
Bereavement group for those suffering the loss of a newborn or miscarriage. Third Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m. St. Adalbert’s Parish Center, lower cafeteria, 52-40 84th St. 429-2005.
Millennium Mom Club
Mommy and baby social hour. Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. Starbucks Coffee House, 157-41 Cross Bay Blvd. 641-5718.
Recent Active Retirees
Help cope with changes and challenges brought on by retirement. Senior Adult Department, Central Queens YM/YWHA, 67-09 108th St. 268-5011.
Renaissance Group
Nonsectarian men and women who lost a loved one. Bellerose Jewish Center. 343-9001.
Schizophrenics Anonymous
Meets Sun. 10 a.m. at Long Island Consultation Center, 97-29 64th Rd. Call 896-3400.
Self-Help for Hard of Hearing
Last Mon. of the month, 6 p.m., Lexington School for the Deaf, Jackson Heights. 264-3017.
Separation and divorce
Call for appointment. Center for the Women of New York, 120-55 Queens Blvd. 793-0672.
September 11 Support
The Reform Temple of Forest Hills, in partnership with the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, will offer support an counseling every Wed. from 1-5 p.m. at the temple, 71-11 112 St. Call 261-2900.
Sexual abuse/domestic violence victims
Mondays, 5:20-7 p.m. Queens Rape Counseling Center, 71-49 Loubet St., Forest Hills. 263-2013.
Sexual abuse victims
Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Queens Rape Counseling Center, 71-49 Loubet St., Forest Hills. 263-2013.
Toughlove
The international support group for parents with out-of-control children meets every Thurs. at 7 p.m. at 61-20 Woodside Ave. Call 426-1935.
Tours
Jamaica’s roots
Walking tour of Jamaica highlights Jamaica’s agricultural roots and transformation into a modern city. Landmark buildings and sites within walking distance of King Manor Museum, 90-04 161st St. 206-0545.
King Manor
Tours of King Manor are given noon-2 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Groups of 10 or more must call ahead. Rufus King Park, 150-153rd Streets, Jamaica Avenue. Call 206-0545.
Volunteers
Beautify the Park
The Queens Urban Park Rangers need volunteers to help clean an preserve Forest Park. Call 846-2731.
Workshops
Job Readiness
The Center for the Women of New York, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, will hold a Job Readiness Workshop to help with the development of resumes, interview skills and job search techniques at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 793-0672.
Writers’ Workshop
Discuss and create a poem or journal. Open to mature women 2 p.m. Tues. Donation requested. Center for the Women of New York, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 793-0672.
