Ongoing events and notices in your community
Meetings | Exhibits | Miscellaneous | Kids & Family | Religion, Faith & Worship | Seniors | Clubs | Exercise | Healthcare Help | Support Groups | Tours | Volunteer Calls | Classes, Seminars & Workshops
Meetings
The Community Church Of Little Neck Women at the Chapel Hall
When: Second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
Where: 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. Parking is available
Contact: 718-229-2534
American Martyrs Catholic War Veterans Post Meetings — New members are welcomed.
When: Second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
Where: American Martyrs Catholic War Veterans Post, Union Tpke. and Bell Blvd., Bayside
Contact: 718-468-9351 or 718-631-0896
VFW Meetings — Whitestone VFW Community Post 4787 and Ladies Auxiliary.
When: Second Monday of the month, 8 p.m.
Where: Post 19-12 149th St., Whitestone
Contact: 718-746-0540
The American Legion Edward M. McKee Post No. 131
When: Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month
Where: 10-20 Clintonville St., Whitestone
Contact: 718-767-4323
Auburndale Civic Association — Keep on top of the activities and developments concerning your community. Come out to the meetings of the Auburndale Improvement Association.
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Reception House, 167-17 Northern Blvd., Auburndale
Contact: 718-661-1754
AARP Chapter 2014
When: Second Thursday of each month. Social hour 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., meeting 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. Josaphat’s Church Parish Hall, 35th Avenue and 210th Street, Bayside
Contact: 718-428-9728
Toastmasters Meeting — The best way to improve your communication skills to become a better speaker and a more effective leader.
When: Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Whitestone Library, 151-10 14th Rd., Whitestone
Contact: 718-746-4757
Exhibits
Queens As It Was: 1880-1920 — The exhibit focuses on the transitional period between the 19th and 20th centuries and its effects on society on Queens. The exhibit highlights the changes that took places in the areas of healthcare, leisure, childhood, and public safety.
Where: Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing
Cost: Free with admission to Kingsland Homestead; Admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors and students, Free for children under 10
Contact: 718-939-0647 ext. 17; www.queenshistoricalsociety.org
Persistence: A Celebration of Landmarks in Queens: Past, Present, Future — Newly taken color photographs of the 50-plus landmarks in Queens are displayed together with 10 photographs of other Queens buildings deserving of landmark status.
Where: Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing
Cost: Free with admission to Kingsland Homestead; Admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors and students, Free for children under 10
Contact: 718-939-0647 ext. 17; www.queenshistoricalsociety.org
Kingsland: From Homestead to House Museum — This permanent panel exhibition uses copies of photographs, documents and maps as well as newly created images to tell the story of Kingstead and the people who called it home for over 200 years.
Where: Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing
Cost: Free with admission to Kingsland Homestead; Admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors and students, Free for children under 10
Contact: 718-939-0647 ext. 17; www.queenshistoricalsociety.org
The Permanent Photographic Exhibition of the Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Center — The exhibit will feature dramatic and telling scenes of Europe before the Holocaust, WWII and the rise of national Socialism, the Path to Destruction, Imprisonment and Liberation.
When: Spring 2008, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Queensborough Community College Kepferberg Center, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-281-5770; www.qcc.cuny.edu/hrca
Miscellaneous
Dance With Me — With a complimentary hot buffet, dessert, coffee and tea included. Call for reservations.
When: Every Sunday Night, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Where: 24-20 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
Cost: $13 per person
Contact: 718-886-3647
Party Bridge & Duplicate Bridge — Partners arranges, master points issued.
When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon; Bridge lesson; 12:30 p.m.; Duplicate bridge: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The Pride of Judea, 243-02 Northern Blvd., Douglaston
Contact: 718-423-6200
Wednesday Nite Rap — For singles and single parents 40 years of age and over.
When: Wednesdays, 3 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Cost: Members, $7; Non-Members, $10
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 243
Play Mahjong — Play the game with experienced players or learn to play it.
When: Every Friday, 1 p.m.
Where: Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Suite 202, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-268-5960
Doggie Boot Camp — Helps owners dogged by unruly pets.
When: Every Sunday afternoon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (except holiday weekends, weather permitting)
Where: Crocheron Park
Cost: Free. Reservations are required, and class size is limited. Donations accepted.
Contact: 917-318-9845; www.dogschoolny.com.
Lipsky-Blum Post #764 — As a veterans organization, we will supply American flags to take to cemeteries. We will also take all American flags for disposal. When a veteran dies, we will present our flag.
Where: Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., 43-35 Union St., Apt. 5A, Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-463-4742
Calling All Alumni — Sacred Heart would love to hear from the alumni from the school.
Where: Sacred Heart School, 216-01 38 Ave., Bayside
Contact: Ms. Vita Bolkovic at 718-631-4804 or write her to the address above.
Kids & Family
Training Wheels — Hadassah and Hillcrest Jewish Center co-sponsor an exciting new program for parents and grandparents with children ages 2-5. Adults and children learn together to celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays.
When: One Sunday a month, 10 a.m.
Where: Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Turnpike, Flushing.
Contact: 718-969-5777
Monday Magic: Learn & Play — One of two exciting weekday programs for pre-school children (ages 3-5).
When: Mondays, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Bay Terrace Center, 212-00 23rd Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 262
Cub Scout Pack #376 — All are welcome. For grades 1 to 5.
When: Every Monday, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Temple Beth Sholom, 172 St. and Northern Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-463-4143
Boy Scout Troop #376 — All are welcome. For grades 6 and up.
When: Every Monday, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Temple Beth Sholom, 172 St. and Northern Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-463-4143
Single Parents with Children — The Samuel Field Y offers groups, activities, and dinner for single parents with children looking to connect with other single parents with children.
When: Every other Monday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Cost: Small fee required for food and activity
Contact: Danielle Quinn, 718-225-6750 ext. 263
Universal Pre-Kindergarten — The Community Church of Little Neck still has openings for the 2007-2008 school year. To be eligible, children must be 4 years.
When: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-229-9389 or the church office, 718-229-2534
Not Quite Nursery Program — For 2-year-olds
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y Bay Terrace Center, 212-00 23 Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-423-6111
Weekly Storytimes — Foster the love of reading with weekly children’s storytimes and a cookie break. Event may change. Call ahead to confirm.
When: Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m. Events may change. Please call ahead to confirm.
Where: Barnes & Noble Fresh Meadows, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-380-7077
Teen Center — Play basketball, get free SAT prep, acquire community service hours to graduate. Basketball league is forming and SAT prep will start in November. Registration has begun.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m.
Where: 18-25 212 St., Bayside
Cost: Free
Contact: Jessica Moskin at 718-423-6111
Gym & Creative Exploration — One of two exciting weekday programs for pre-school children (ages 3-5).
When: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750
Junior Nature Kids — Junior Nature Kids explore their environment with all five senses through games, crafts, learning activities and nature walks. Help care for animals and better understand secrets such as camouflage. Investigate the mysteries of animals and plants up-close after school. Snack included. For Grades K-2. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration required. Lasts for 10 sessions, concludes on June 11.
When: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Where: APEC, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston
Cost: Members, $120; Non-Members, $140
Contact: 718-229-4000
Group Guitar Lesson for Children — Lasts for 10 consecutive sessions.
When: Wednesdays Ages 8-11: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Ages 12-17: 4:15 to 5 p.m.
Where: Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04-14 Rd., College Point
Cost: $90 for 10 consecutive sessions
Contact: 718-358-0067
Toddler Time — An active program that includes stories, music and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 accompanied by their caregiver.
When: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Flushing Public Library, Rooms A&B, Lower Level, 41-17 Main St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-661-1212
Picture Book Time — The program features stories along with music, games and other activities for ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old.
When: Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Flushing Public Library Story Room, 41-17 Main St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-661-1212
Picture Book Hour — Fingerplays and songs fro ages 3 1/2 to 5. Child must be have been born by July 2003. Parents may wait in the children’s room during the program. Pre-registration required.
When: Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Whitestone Public Library, 151-10 14 Rd., Whitestone
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-767-8010
Learn to Draw — Learn to draw with Eric Cheung.
When: Thursdays, 4 p.m.
Where: Auburndale Public Library, 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., Auburndale
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-352-2027
Toddler Learning Center — For ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. A five weekly workshop with specialists presenting such topics as nutrition, reading, behavioral development, speech and creative movement and coloring activities, toys. Registration required before the session.
When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Where: East Flushing Public Library, 196-36 northern Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-357-6643
Mother Goose Time — For babies and toddlers ages 12-24 months, with parent or caregiver. Pre-registration required.
When: Fridays, 11 a.m.
Where: Bellerose Public Library, 250-06 Hillside Ave., Bellerose
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-831-8644
Math Help — Free weekly math tutoring for grades 4 through 8.
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m.
Where: Flushing Library, 41-17 Main St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-661-1212
Saturdays Morning for Families — Two-hour interactive art workshops designed for children in grades K-6 and their parents.
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Cost: $6 adult members; $8 adult non-members; $4 children members; $6 non-members
Contact: 718-463-7700 ext. 222
Music for Tots — Your youngest children, 18 months to 4 years old, can explore the joy of music in a warm, nurturing and safe family environment. Taught by experienced educators, these workshops feature creative movement and age-appropriate musical instruments.
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Cost: $6 adult members; $8 adult non-members; $4 children members; $6 non-members
Contact: 718-463-7700 ext. 222
Chess Club — Ages eight through teens, all skill levels welcome. Learn basics or improve your game.
When: Saturdays, 2 p.m.
Where: Flushing Library, 41-17 Main St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-661-1212
After school programs — Dedicated to meet the specific needs of elementary school aged children who have learning disabilities and ADHD or PDD.
When: Daily, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bay Terrace Center, 212-00 23rd Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 266
Joint Gym Nights — With different Youth Groups of the Hillcrest Jewish Center and the Hollis Hills Jewish Center.
When: Evenings
Where: Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Tpke., Flushing
Cost: Members: $70; Non-members: $95
Contact: 718-380-4145
Children with Special Needs — The Special Services Program at the Samuel Field YM&YWHA has openings in its day camp program for children with special needs, including autism and mental retardation. Childhood ages 5-9 and campsite ages 9-21.
Where: The Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750
All Sorts of Sports — For children grades K-6.
Where: The Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 Ext. 229
Indoor Playground — For Children 5 and under.
Where: The Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 Ext. 229
Birthday Parties — For all ages.
Where: The Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 Ext. 229
Basketball Program — Teens in grades 7-9 participate in a skill building basketball league.
Where: The Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 Ext. 229
Basketball Program — Teen in grades 7-9 participate in a skill building basketball league.
Where: The Bay Terrace Center, 212-00 23rd Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-225-6750
Day Camp — A program for children with special needs, including autism and mental retardation. For childhood ages 5-9 and campsite ages 9-21.
Where: The Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 Ext. 259
Project Child — For children ages 5-12 with ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorders. Also offering an inclusion program within the school program.
Where: Bay Terrace Center, 212-00 23 Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-423-6111 ext. 228
Free Universal Pre-Kindergarten — For children born in the year 2004. Applications are available for the 2008-2009 school year. To be eligible, bring proof of birth date of the child, proof of address, and a record of immunization of the child.
Where: Briarwood Early Childhood Center, 139-76 85 Dr., Briarwood
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-297-5288
Religion, Faith & Worship
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization — For high school youths.
When: Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Temple Beth Sholom, 172 St. and Northern Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-463-4143
Sunday School — Redeemer Lutheran School cordially invites all children to attend Sunday School
When: Sundays, 9 a.m.
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 36-01 Bell Blvd., Bayside
Contact: 718-229-5770
Adult Education Classes — With Rabbi Judah Kogen. Topics will be repeated in the evenings. Minimal covert required.
When: Mondays, 10 a.m. Bible; 11 a.m. Judaism of the Rabbis
Where: Sisterhood of the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills, 71-25 Main St., Flushing
Contact: 718-263-6500
Hebrew Letters — Practice the Hebrew letters in order to familiarize yourself with the prayers. With Rabbi Moses Kirsh.
When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Bayside Jewish Center, 203-05 32 Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-352-7900
Study the Prayer Book — Understand the order of the prayers and get to know the message of each portion of the prayer. With Rabbi Moses Kirsh.
When: Tuesdays, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Bayside Jewish Center, 203-05 32 Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-352-7900
Kabbalah and Zohar — With Rabbi Moses Kirsh.
When: Tuesdays, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Bayside Jewish Center, 203-05 32 Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-352-7900
Folk Dancing — With Alan Bloom.
When: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Temple Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Cost: $14 per session
Contact: 718-463-4143
Finding Our Faith in All the Right Places — Information from the Bible study sessions will be repeated during the Adult Sunday School.
When: Bible Study Session: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.; Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9 a.m.; Sunday Service: Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Colonial Church of Bayside, 54-02 217 St., Oakland Gardens
Contact: 718-224-3899
Cantor Moti Fuchs — A meaningful introduction to the world of Shabbat Prayer.
When: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. after Minyan
Where: Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows
Contact: 718-380-4145
Adult Choir Rehearsals — Just need a love of music, no experience necessary.
When: Fridays, 7 p.m.
Where: Temple Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-463-4143
Erev Shabbat Service — Followed by Oneg Shabbat social hours.
When: First Friday of each month, 8 p.m.
Where: Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd St. and Northern Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-463-4143
Sabbath Eve Service — Led by Rabbi Bruce Goldwasser and Cantor Sandra Goodman. Followed by a friendly Oneg Shabbatt social hour. Also a Junior Congregation led by Confirmation Class students following the service.
When: Fridays, 8 p.m.
Where: Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd St. and Northern Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-463-4143
Shabbat Service
When: Fridays, 8:15 p.m.
Where: Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-961-003 or visit www.freesynagogue.org
Torah Study — Led by Rabbi Bruce Goldwasser.
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m.
Where: Temple Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-463-4143
Al Galgalim: Training Wheels Program — Children will learn to celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish Holidays through songs and fun-filled activities the children and adults learn together. For children ages 2-5.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.
Where: Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Tpke., Flushing
Contact: 718-969-5777
Seniors
The Pomonok Center — A variety of classes and events on line dancing, English, Tai Chi, relaxation, bingo, movies, painting arts and craft, aerobics quilting and floral arrangements.
When: Daily
Where: The Pomonok Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-591-3377
Looking for Retired Musicians — We are looking for additional retired musicians who would be interested in volunteering their talents to increase the enjoyment of our members.
When: Daily
Where: The Pomonok Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-591-3377
Quilting Classes
When: Weekly
Where: The Pomonok Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-591-3377
Evening Group — For people who are interested in expressing themselves through written world. The group will meet biweekly and will work together to improve their ability.
When: Biweekly
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 236
Computer Classes for Seniors — Seniors will learn the basics of computer operations, including some word processing, e-mail and the internet in a user friendly environment. Classes meet once a week for 8 weeks and lasts for 1 1/2 hours.
When: Mondays
Where: Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal Senior Center, 45-25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-445-3864
Computer Classes for Seniors — Seniors will learn the basics of computer operations, including some word processing, e-mail and the internet in a user friendly environment
When: Mondays
Where: Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Selfhelp Cinema — Monday afternoon movies with popcorn.
When: Mondays
Where: Self-help Benjamin Rosenthal Senior Center, 45-25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-886-5777
Yoga
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
When: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Gentle Yoga for Seniors
When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Where: Bayside Historical Soceity, Fort Totten Park, Bayside
Cost: $15 per class
Contact: 718-352-1548
Qigong Class
When: Mondays, 10:15 a.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Catholic Charities / BFFY Alzheimer’s Adult Day Care Center — Has openings for diagnosed Alzheimer’s, dementia participants. We offer therapeutic activities and a hot, nutritious meal.
When: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Caregivers support available every Tuesday (10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.)
Where: 157-16, 65th Ave., Flushing
Contact: 718-358-3541
Kosher Lunch
When: Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Tea Dance
When: Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Short Stories — Discussion group with Debbie
When: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Silver Sneakers Exercise
When: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Bingo
When: Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Dancing at Kissena
When: Wednesdays and Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Self-help Benjamin Rosenthal Senior Center, 45-25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718-886-5777
Tai Chi
When: Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Stress Reduction & Relaxation for Seniors — Principles of yoga and Tai Chi
When: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: MS 158, 46-35 Oceania St.
Contact: 718-423-2266
Speakers Bureau
When: Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Tai Chi
When: Thursday, 11 a.m.
Where: Bayside Senior Center, 221-15 Horace Harding Expressway
Contact: 718-479-6071
Short Stories and Psychology Class
When: Thursdays, 12:45 p.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Scrabble
When: Alternate Thursdays, 1:15 p.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Bereavement Group for Seniors
When: Thursdays, 2 p.m.
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Needlepoint and Sculpture Classes
When: Fridays
Where: Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-7888
Support Group for Seniors — A support group for seniors who have recently lost their spouses.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750, ext. 236
Caring Calls — Services by seniors for seniors. For a small fee, this program matches seniors with seniors who are often homebound and in need of company, help with paperwork, running errands and accompaniment to doctors appointments.
Contact: 718-347-2244
Clubs
The Fresh Meadows Camera Club
When: Meets Tuesday nights, 7:45 p.m.
Where: 69-40C, 186th Lane, Fresh Meadows
Contact: Joe, 917-612-3463, or Bernie, 917-363-6720
The Bayside Men’s Glee Club — Men’s chorus. Singers invited to attend.
When: Rehearsals Tuesday evenings, 8 p.m.
Where: All Saints Church, 214-33 40th Ave., Bayside (entrance on 215th Street)
Contact: 718 424 5769
The Flushing Camera Club
When: Meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month (as well as on a fifth Wednesday when there is one), 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1st floor auditorium of the Flushing Hospital Admin. Bldg., Corner of 45th Avenue and Burling Street, Flushing
Contact: 718-441-6210
Chess Club — For ages 8 and older.
Where: East Flushing Library, 196-36 Northern Blvd., East Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-357-6643
Chess Club — With Alexander. All levels are welcome. For grades 6-12. Pre-registration is required.
Where: Douglaston/Little Neck Public Library, 249-01 Northern Blvd., Little Neck
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-225-8414
Chess Club — All skill levels welcome. Learn the basics or improve your game. For ages 8 through teens.
Where: Story Room, Flushing Public Library, 41-17 Main St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-661-1212
Exercise
Pre-natal Yoga, Aerobics and Yoga
When: Evenings
Where: The Singles Center of the Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 228
Yoga — A center for healing, balance, and community. You can improve your health, relieve stress, and feel good.
When: Daily
Where: Prama Yoga Studio, 20-30 College Point Blvd., College Point
Contact: 718-886-6848
Tai Chi Classes
When: Mondays, 11 a.m., Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, 174-03 Horace Harding Expressway.
Cost: $5
Contact: 718-670-1695
Staywell Exercise
When: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Where: Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Suite 202
Contact: 718-225-6750
Yoga with Barbara
When: Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: North Presbyterian Church, 25-33 154th St.
Contact: 718-767-1481
Family Yoga Class — Lasts for 6 sessions. Concludes June 10.
When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: YWCA of Queens, 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Members, $60; Non-Members, $80; Family Members Discount, $108 for 2
Contact: 718-353-4553
Tai Chi Qi Gong — The tai chi class with Frank Petrillo.
When: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd.
Contact: 718-268-5960
Stress Reduction Class — A program using the principles of yoga and Tai Chi for senior citizens.
When: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Middle School 158, 46-35 Oceania St., Bayside
Contact: 718-423-2266.
Hatha Yoga
When: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Where: Bayside Historical Soceity, Fort Totten Park, Bayside
Cost: $20 per class
Contact: 718-352-1548
Prenatal Yoga — Help manage the physical changes of pregnancy-heart rate, blood flow and respiration. Improve self-esteem, lower anxiety and depression. The exercises will calm and relax your mind and body.
When: Saturdays, 2 p.m.
Where: 208-52 Cross island Pkwy., Baybridge Commons 2nd Fl., Bayside
Cost: $80
Contact: 718-428-0075
College Point Road Runners Track Club — With coached workouts and group runs.
Contact: P.O. Box 14, College Point, 718-762-1519 or cprr@nyc.rr.com
Tai-Chi Classes — Free adult classes in Tai Chi and Shi-FuYan Zhang. Taught by student of Master Wu She-Jun from China.
Where: MS 172, 81-14 257th St.
Contact: 718 347-3279
Basketball — For adults and other adult exercise activities.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 229
Healthcare Help
Cognitive Strengthening for Mild Memory Impairments — If you or a loved one are experiencing a mild memory impairment, Self-help Community Services offers this program. Led by a team of licensed social workers, the cognitive strengthening program will not only provide support and counseling on an individual basis but also various group activities to stabilize and improve memory, increase socialization and empower each participant in the face of memory loss.
When: Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Self-help Community Services, Inc., 208-11 25 Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-631-1886
Tai Chi Class — Instructed by a tai chi master. Register.
When: Mondays, 11 a.m.; Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where: New York Hospital Queens Cardiac Health Center, 174-03 Horace Harding Expwy., Fresh Meadows (on the north side of the LIE)
Cost: $5 per person, payable at each class
Contact: Cardiac Health Center, 718-670-1695
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information Line
When: Mondays and Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. to noon, or leave a message.
Contact: 718-229-1173
Medicare 101 — Trained volunteer answers questions about Medicare eligibility criteria, benefits, filing procedures.
When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Contact: 718-670-4546
Yoga Class — Instructed by Shirely Doon. Register.
When: Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m.
Where: New York Hospital Queens Cardiac Health Center, 174-03 Horace Harding Expwy., Fresh Meadows (on the north side of the LIE)
Cost: $90 for 10 classes, payable at time of registration
Contact: Cardiac Health Center, 718-670-1695
Anger Management Group
When: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Where: The Pride of Judea, 243-02 Northern Blvd., Douglaston
Contact: 718-423-6200 ext. 255
Smart Recovery — A self help group based on cognitive behavioral concepts dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming all types of addictive behavior problems.
When: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Briarwoood Family Residence, 80-20 134 St., Kew Gardens. Enter on 134 St.
Cost: Free
Contact: 212-631-1198 or www.smartrecovery.org
Quit Smart — Stop smoking program includes four sessions with licensed therapist, guidebook, hypnosis tape and cigarette substitute.
Where: Flushing Hospital
Contact: 718-670-5476
Smoking Cessation Program — Supportive group counseling, nicotine patches and gum.
Where: Queens Hospital, 82-68 164th St.
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-883-4208
Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group — For those who feel overwhelmed by the task of caring for a loved one. Pre-registration required.
When: Second and fourth Monday of each month.
Where: 212-00 23rd Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-423-6111
Look Good, Feel Better — A support group for women coping with the physical effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Professional cosmetologists will provide techniques, including make-up and skin care, as well as offer advice about scarves, turbans and hats.
When: Second Monday of each month, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: LIJ Oncology Conference Room, C-Level, Oncology Building, 270-05 76 Ave., New Hyde Park
Contact: 718-470-7092
Cancer Support Group — Open to all cancer survivors, including family members and is ideal for people who need someone to talk to about the illness. Discussions include new medicines and treatments, advice on how to cope and also provides emotional support. Meets monthly.
When: First Monday of each month, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Franklin Hospital Greenberg Conference Room, 900 Franklin Ave., Valley Stream
Cost: Free
Contact: Meg Wehrum or Judy Foster, 516-256-6509
Female Cancer Support Group — A “Look Good-Feel Better” program for female cancer patients undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy.
When: Second Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Anerena M. Anextis Conference Room, Department of Radiation Oncology, New York Hospital Queens, 56-45 Main St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 800-ACS-2345 or visit www.nyhq.org
Children from Separated/Divorced Families Group — To help children share and resolve their feelings concerning their parents separation or divorce through structured activities. Led by a play therapist. For children ages 5-12. Lasts for 7 sessions.
When: Mondays, 7 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway
Cost: $110
Contact: 718-225-6750
Divorced Adults Group
When: Tuesday evenings
Where: The Pride of Judea, 243-02 Northern Blvd., Douglaston
Contact: 718-423-6200, ext. 244
Prostate Cancer Support Group — A “Man-to-Man” program for prostate cancer patients. Register to attend.
When: Second Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anerena M. Anextis Conference Room, Department of Radiation Oncology, New York Hospital Queens, 56-45 Main St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 800-ACS-2345 or visit www.nyhq.org
Alzheimers & Dementia Care Program
When: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Caregivers support group meets on Tuesdays from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from noon to 1:15 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway
Contact: 718-225-6750
Spousal Caregivers Group
When: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck
Contact: 718-224-0566
Separation/Divorce Support Group — To help those cope with the emotional impact of separation and divorce. Pre-registration required.
When: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Singles center of Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Cost: $130 for the 10 sessions
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 243
Young Widows/Widowers Bereavement Support Groups — Lasts for 8 weeks. Pre-registration is required.
When: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway
Cost: $95
Contact: 718-225-6750
Celebrate Recovery — To help participants discover a life of joy and release by applying simple principles to real life problems with the Bible as foundation. For substance abuse, eating disorders or a hurt caused by sexual addiction, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief or sexual or physical abuse.
When: Fridays, 7 p.m.
Where: Colonial Church of Bayside Church, 54-02 217th St., Bayside
Contact: 718-224-3098; www.celebraterecovery.org
Cap Connect — A community based program for families raising loved ones with autism. The program offers a variety of services, including a bi-weekly support group, case management assistance, school holiday and summer programming, home based assistance in collaboration with The Shield Institute, community events and more.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway
Contact: 718-225-6750
Anger Management Group for Men — Find out the day and time and reserve your seat by calling.
Where: Pride of Judea, 243-02 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Contact: Avi Grossman, 718-423-6200
The Partner Abuse Counseling Program — Samuel Field YM-YWHA in Little Neck, offers free individual counseling and support groups to women who have been in an abusive relationship or who are currently in an abusive relationship. Offers victims information and referrals to support services such as shelters, legal and psychological counseling.
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 248
CAPE — You and Your Aging Parent group for children and relatives of aging parents/grandparents; and an Alzheimer Support group for children and spouses of people suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. Both groups meet alternate Wednesday evenings, and require a screening interview before consideration for admission to the group. There is no fee for these groups; voluntary contribution only. Insurances accepted.
Contact: 718-224-0566
Loss Support Group — The Kew Gardens Community Center will form a group for those who have experienced a loss recently or in the past two years.
Contact: Lucille Bruto, 718-268-5960
Newly Diagnosed Ongoing Support Group — Self-help for women with breast cancer.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 212-382-2111
Tours
Fort Totten — Attendees will receive a detailed history of Fort Totten since 1645, a history of “The Kingdom of Auschitz,” and a detailed history of each and every building on the Fort and historical items.
When: Daily
Where: Fort Totten, Totten Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-423-4165
Fort Totten Historical Museum — Attendees will be given a 86 page booklet of the history of Fort Totten to include the Coast Defense of Eastern New York to further include an additional history of Fort Totten at Willet Point.
When: Daily
Where: Fort Totten Historical Museum, Buliding 316A, South Beers Ave., Fourth Building past the Gym, Totten Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-423-4165
Volunteer Calls
Caring Calls — The Older Adult Office of the Samuel Field Y announces the expansion of the community service program called “Caring Calls.” The program is designed to provide services for seniors, by seniors. Caring Calls invites seniors who are lonely and in need of companionship or need a helping hand with paperwork, errands or doctor visits. Also invites seniors who are interested in making a difference in the lives of older, frail seniors. Volunteers, who will receive an hourly stipend, will spend several hours a week helping older, more frail seniors with companionship, simple chores such as food shopping, sorting mail, and going for a walk or escorting to medical appointments.
When: Ongoing program daily
Where: 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck
Cost: Free (contribution of $8, small stipend, small fee)
Contact: Ilene Yair at 718-225-6750 ext. 233
Volunteers Needed to Instruct — Volunteers are needed to instruct in multimedia painting and creative writing classes.
When: Weekly
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 233
The Samuel Field YM&YWHA — Seeking individuals who would like to teach a class in older adult services or computer applications.
Where: 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 233
Volunteer Work — The YM&YWHA is seeking individuals who would like to teach a class in older adult services. Those with specific hobbies they would like to share are welcome. In addition, applicants should have experience in teaching or working their field of interest.
Where: 212-00 23rd Ave., Bayside
Contact: 718-423-6111
Volunteer Call — Franklin Hospital is looking for mature, dedicated people who would like to volunteer in the Emergency Dept. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Hours are flexible.
Where: North Shore Long Island Franklin Hospital, 900 Franklin Ave., Valley Stream
Contact: 516-256-6397
Queens Hospice Care Network in Need of Volunteers — The Hospice Care Network is seeking volunteers from the Queens County. The volunteers will be working with patients who are terminally ill and making sure that the patient and their loved ones are as comfortable as possible during their most difficult time.
Contact: 718-746-6142 ext. 404
Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Pre-natal Yoga, Aerobics, and Yoga
When: Evenings
Where: The Singles Center of the Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway
Contact: 718-225-6750 ext. 228
Computer Classes — These classes are geared toward senior citizens. Students will learn the basics of computer operations, including some word processing, e-mail and the internet in a user friendly environment. Classes will meet once a week for 8 weeks and lasts for 1 1/2 hours.
When: Once a week
Where: Benjamin Rosenthal Senior Center, 45-25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Cost: $50
Contact: 718-886-5777
ESL Classes — These classes are open to all seniors who wish to learn English as a second language.
When: Weekly
Where: Pomonok Senior Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: Angella King or Dinah Morgan at 718-591-3377
Beit Chinuch — Does your child need a small group Jewish education within a caring community? Beit Chinuch is a house of learning, for children who have special needs and require specially trained teachers to maximize their learning potential.
When: Up to three times a week class options
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750, ext. 247
English As A Second Language
When: Monday for conversation, Tuesday for high intermediate, Thursday for literacy or Friday for citizenship.
Where: Latimer Gardens Senior Center
Where: Self-help Community Services, 45-25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Contact: 718- 961-3660
Job Training Program for Women: Women and Work — Women and Work is a 15-week job and life skills training program that prepares women for the work place. The program covers everything from computer training to dressing for success, and provides everything that you will need.
When: Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Music building, Room 226, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-997-4899
English Language Program 2008 — Class contain will be Beginning and Intermediate Conversation, Business English, Drama English, TOEFL/SAT/GED Essay Writing, and more. The program lasts all year long.
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, @ 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Where: YWCA of Queens, 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-353-4553 ext. 15
Essay Writing — Improve your writing skills if you are planning to take the TOEFL, SATs, or GED Exam; or if you need to write a College Admissions Essay, or a Cover Letter to apply for jobs. Prospective students must take the placement exam upon registration.
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: YWCA of Queens, 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-353-4553 ext. 22
Learn to Knit or Crochet — Helen Bodner helps teens, adults, and kids in Grades 2 and up knit and crochet. Beginners through experts welcome. Bring your own yarn and needles. Preregistration.
When: Mondays, 4 p.m.
Where: Douglaston/Little Neck Public Library, 249-01 Northern Boulevard, Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-8414
Legal Clinic
When: Mondays, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-793-0672 (Call to register for all CWNY programs)
Basic Computer
When: Tuesdays (Call for schedule)
Where: Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-793-0672 (Call to register for all CWNY programs)
Computer Classes
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Where: Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave.
Cost: $50 for eight weeks
Contact: 718-429-3636
Computer Lab and Tutorial — With Jean Silva on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Frank Adams on Wednesdays.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Suite 202
Contact: 718-268-5960
Family Day Care Training
When: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Where: Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-793-0672 (Call to register for all CWNY programs)
Kew Gardens Computer Program — The community center has a program to practice knowledge of computers.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Suite 202
Contact: 718-268-5960.
Job Club
When: Tuesdays, 2 p.m.
Where: Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-793-0672 (Call to register for all CWNY programs)
Civil and Financial Issues
When: Tuesdays, 5 p.m.
Where: Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-793-0672 (Call to register for all CWNY programs)
Adult Beginner Computer Course — The Beacon program at MS 216 will teach the students the basics of computer use, including e-mail, file maintenance and word processing.
When: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: Sam Greenberg, 718-279-2630 or Diane Marbury, 718-445-6983
Adult Computer Classes — The Beacon program holds adult computer classes at no cost to the students.
When: Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m. For experienced users, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Junior High School 216 in Fresh Meadows (15th Street between 64th and 65th Avenues, one block west of Utopia Parkway, one block south of The Long Island Expressway)
Contact: Samuel Field Bay Terrace YM&YWHA, 212-00 23rd Ave., Bayside. 718-423-2266 or 718-445-6938
Adult Advanced Class — The Beacon program at MS 216 will teach the basics of computer use, including e-mail, file maintenance and word processing.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: Sam Greenberg, 718-279-2603 or Diane Marbury, 718-445-6983
Free GED Test Prep — Classes for adults seeking to improve their speaking/reading/writing. Space is limited.
When: Tuesday and Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Middle School 172, 81-14 Floral Park
Contact: 718-347-3279
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk — Learn more effective communication skills for dealing with children of all ages. Lasts for 7, 2 hour, session. Pre-registration is required.
When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Cost: $115
Contact: 718-225-6750, ext. 243
ESL Classes — Classes in English as a Second Language, Conversational English, Citizenship Test Preparation, and Improving Job Application and Interview Skills. Beginners and intermediates are welcome.
When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 44-10 192 St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-463-4292 or 718-359-1513
Job and Workplace English — For anyone 16 years of age and older. Concludes June 19.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Where: 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
Contact: www.ywcaqueens.org
ESL Class — There will be general English class which focuses on improving conversation skill in the daily life, English for Culture and Citizenship which prepares citizenship test and understanding of American society and culture, and business for everyday which prepares job application and English at work.
General English:
ABC Beginning – Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Beginner English – Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Intermediate Conversation – Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
English for Seniors – Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
English for Culture and Citizenship – Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Business for Everyday – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-353-4553 ext. 18
Computer Classes
When: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Bayside Senior Center, 221-15 Horace Harding Expressway
Contact: 718-479-6071
Money Management Clinic
When: Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Where: Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-793-0672 (Call to register for all CWNY programs)
Intermediate Hebrew Classes
When: Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Young Israel Of New Hyde Park, 264-15 77 Ave., New Hyde Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-225-6750
Free GED Test Prep Classes
When: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: MS 172, 81-14 257th St., Bayside
Contact: 718-347-3279
English Conversation Partner Program — The Flushing Jewish Community Council is sponsoring this event which pairs English learners with volunteers for a one-on-one and small group experience in practicing English. The program offers English learners an opportunity to practice conversation in the language with an English speaker and the ability to learn new skills and more about the American culture. Seeking both volunteers and learners for this program.
When: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday afternoons, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Saint George’s Episcopal Church, 135-32 38 Ave., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-463-0434 ext. 3
Home Health Aide Class
When: Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Where: Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-793-0672 (Call to register for all CWNY programs)
Politics And World Affairs — Fall course led by well-known leader Arthur Winstone.
When: Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Where: Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd., Suite 202
Contact: 718-268-5690
Legal Counseling for Immigration and Other Issues — Half-hour consultations with an immigration lawyer.
When: Every Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: St. Paul’s International Lutheran Church, 262-22 Union Tpke., Floral Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-347-5990
New Group Guitar Lesson for Youths — For beginners ages 9-16. Pre-registration and payment is required.
When: Thursdays, 3:35 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Where: Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14 Rd., College Point
Cost: $90 for 10 consecutive session
Contact: 718-358-0067
Legal Issues — To help with landlord/tenant, child support, divorce, etc.
When: Every Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: St. Paul’s International Lutheran Church, 262-22 Union Tpke., Floral Park
Contact: 718-347-5990
Support Group
When: Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Where: Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens
Contact: 718-793-0672 (Call to register for all CWNY programs)
Line Dancing Class — Taught by Lynne Mortino, an award winning choreographer and instructor. Beginner/intermediate instruction in all types of music for line dancing. Two new dances are taught every other week with reviews on alternate weeks. Open dancing between and after lessons.
When: Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Cost: $8 per person
Contact: 347-693-8300
Personal Growth/Relationship Group with Assertiveness Training — Participants will develop and enhance positive self-esteem, learn assertiveness behavior techniques and develop more effective communication skills. The focus will be on interpersonal relationships. The program lasts for 8 weeks. Pre-registration is required.
When: Thursdays, 8 p.m.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Cost: $155
Contact: 718-225-6750
Housing Assistance — Topics include rent increase exemptions, homeowner tax-exemptions, and energy assistance.
When: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Queens Community House Pomonok Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-591-6060 ext. 223
Using the Queens Library Web Page — Learn how to access “My Account,” search the Library’s catalog, use a research database, locate Library events and find community services. Limit 2 per session, by appointment only. Pre-registration required.
When: Fridays, 11 a.m.
Where: Auburndale Public Library, 25-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-352-2027
Piano Classes — Small weekly beginner classes for children, teens, adults.
When: Children: Ages 6-7, Saturdays, 10 a.m.; Ages 6-10, Fridays, 7 p.m.; Ages 11-13, Saturdays 5 p.m. Teens: Ages 14-17, Wednesdays 8 p.m. Young Adults: Ages 18-24, Fridays 8 p.m. Adults: Ages 25 plus, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Seniors: Saturdays, 2 p.m.
Where: Community Music and Education, 193rd Street and Northern Boulevard
Contact: 718-631-3552
International Business Database Research Class — Queens Library’s International Resource Center (IRC) offers free access to licensed databases not available elsewhere on select Saturdays each month. Pre-registration required.
When: Select Saturdays each month, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Flushing Public Library, 41-17 Main St., Flushing
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-661-1229
Mastering Meditation — A workshop series including a journey of inner discovery, practical exercises, finding true happiness, music and mantras, and spiritual paths and masters. Classes are based on the philosophy of Sri Chinmoy. Register.
When: Saturdays, 3 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m.
Where: 172-09 84 Ave., Jamaica Hills
Cost:
Contact: 718-408-1442
Winter Schedule of Classes — Programs include a variety of educational, recreational and social activities for adults ages 65 and over. Featured are bridge, canasta and mahjong instruction, multi-media painting and collage classes and beginning and intermediate Spanish, current events groups, world history classes and other discussion groups round out the program. Social clubs meet daily and provide seniors with the opportunity to spend time together in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Where: Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck
Contact: 718-225-6750, ext. 232
