Wondrous Winter
From now through Sunday, January 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Crystal Winter Weekends at the New York Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows Corona Park at 47-01 111th Street in Corona features the Glacier Run Ride; Giant Winter Globe; Puppet Show; Crystal Winter Parade, crafts, fun and more; also daily from December 28 to January 3. General admission; some activities have additional fees; call 718-699-0005 or visit www.nysci.org.
WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVENTS
From Saturday, December 26 through Monday, December 28, noon to 4 p.m. is Holiday Open House at the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park. Enjoy tours of the decorated farmhouse, craft activity for children and mulled cider; admission free; call 718-347-3276.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
At 10 a.m. Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 1300 209th Street in Bayside presents the 1948 Elia Kazan film Gentlemen’s Agreement starring Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield and Celeste Holm, followed by a delicious lunch; donation $10; call 718- 428-6363.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
At 1 p.m. A Century of Building is a walking tour with the Rangers on the grounds of Fort Totten; learn the history behind some of the very old buildings. They may even go snowshoeing if the weather is right. Meet at the front gate: 212th Street north of the Cross Island Parkway; call 718-352-1769.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27
At 10:30 a.m., Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156th Avenue, hosts Overeaters Anonymous; discuss healthy ways of eating and drinking; call 718-641-7086.
At 11 a.m. Winter Waterfowl; walk through Little Bay Park, Fort Totten and Joe Michael’s Mile in search of these birds on vacation from their much colder territories. Bring your own binoculars; call 718-352-1769.
At 1 p.m. the Year in Review at Forest Park; with one of the most unique jobs in the city, there’s never a dull moment for the Urban Park Rangers; Hot cocoa provided; call 718-846-2731.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28
At 11:30 a.m. Water Color classes with Helen Magrisso at Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; call 718 268-5960, Fax 718 268-0295 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
At 1:30 p.m. Rego Park Library, 91-41 63rd Drive, hosts “Visual Impairment: What You Need to Know,” a Discussion workshop on the common types and causes of vision loss; call 718-459-5140.
At 5:30 p.m., Forest Hills Library, at 108-19 71st Avenue hosts a Recovery International meeting. Anxiety, fear, obsessions, temper, stress, depression – finding a way to cope in a safe, free and confidential place to get help for these issues; all are welcome; call 718-268-7934.
At 6 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica hosts an Autism Workshop. Learn what you need to know about autism signs and symptoms, and also get information on community resources; call 718-990-0700.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29
At 2 p.m., Pomonok Library, 158-21 Jewel Avenue in Flushing presents “Visual Impairment: What You Need to Know,” a discussion workshop on the common types and causes of vision loss; call 718-591-4343.
At 6 p.m. The Bayview Bridge Club, a not-for-profit organization of bridge players, meets at Church of the Resurrection, 100-17 32nd Avenue in East Elmhurst; call club president Ted Harvin at 516-209-7864.
From 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Woman’s Group meets in Forest Hills to talk, and in the process improve their relationships. Members will give and receive support and practice direct communication. The group will be led by a licensed clinical social worker; call Heidi Elias at 718-371-8916.
At 7:30 p.m., The Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Boulevard (between Sanford Avenue and Main Street) in Flushing, is offering a Mindfulness Meditation class, Led by Rabbi Michael Weisser. Open to all; appropriate for beginners or experienced in meditation. Free for members; $10 for non-members; free on-site parking available. Call 718-961-0030 or visit www.freesynagogue.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30
From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The National Art League of Douglaston, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, hosts Watercolor Classes with Diane Lieberman, instructor. Beginners welcome, demonstration, instruction and critique at each session. Fee: $20 per class. For more information, call 718-969-1128.
From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Crystal Amulets Workshop at Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden, 149-19 38th Avenue, in Flushing, taught by Lynn Hanousek; participants will make decorative pendants; all supplies provided or bring your own; $3 per participant; call 718-359-6227 or visit www.vomuseum.org.
At 7:30 p.m. The Flushing Camera Club meets in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital;
enter at 45th Avenue and Burling Street; call 718-441-6210 or visit www.flushingcameraclub.org.
From 8 to 9:30 p.m. the Samuel Field Y at 58-20 Little Neck Parkway has “High Beginner” Line Dancing Classes with instructor Lynn Martino Open dancing between and after classes; free refreshments, snacks and holiday parties. Entry fee $8 per person; call 347-693-8300 for information. Ten-week beginners program (from 6:30 to 8 p.m.) starts soon.
From 11 a.m. to noon, Kew Gardens Community Center, a program of the Queens Community House, located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, hosts a history class for enthusiasts led by Al Collins. Call director Bari Goltzman at 718 268-5960, Ext. 223, email bgoltzman@queenscommunityhouse.org or visit www.queenscommunityhouse.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
At 11 a.m. Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 has Meditation with Instructor Ronnie. Call 718 268-5960 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
At 3:30 p.m. Shakespeare: “Titus Andronicus” “a bloody revenge tragedy” and one of his earliest works, will be performed by The Queens Players at The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City. Tickets are $15; call 718-392-0722 or visit www.secrettheatre.com or www.thequeensplayers.com.
From 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Center for the Women of New York’s Women’s Support Group meets in Room 325 at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. For information or an interview appointment, call 718-793-0672.
Saint Michael’s Cemetery at 7202 Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst is offering pre-need plans for purchase of memorial property, with payment from three to five years and as little as 10 percent down; monthly billing available, call 718-278-3240.
