Community CALENDAR
TODAY
104th POLICE PRECINCT will hold a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at the station house, 64-02 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood. Bring ID, minimum weight 110 lbs, ages from 16-75, no tattoos for past 12 months. For information call Sgt. Amaya, 1-718-417-2408.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL DISTRICT 32 will hold a calendar meeting at 6 p.m. at P.S. 145, 100 Noll Street, between Central & Evergreen aves, Brooklyn.
NYC PARKS seeks ideas for Queens parks and playgrounds at 6 p.m. for Louis Simone Park and Corona Mac Playground at I.S. 061, 98-50 50th Ave. Corona.
REGO PARK JEWISH CENTER, 97-30 Queens Blvd., Rego Park will hold Knitting Circle at 2 p.m. Bring knitting and crocheting, or some provided. Fee includes refreshment.
GLENDALE KIWANIS will meet at Zum Stammtisch restaurant, Myrtle Ave. and 70th St., at 12:30 p.m.
MASPETH KIWANIS will meet at O’Neill’s Restaurant, 64-21 53rd Dr., Maspeth at 12:15 p.m.
RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Many programs and meals daily. For more information, call 1- 718-456-2000.
REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896- 8751.
RIDGEWOODBUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-366-3038.
PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-497-2908.
SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718- 392-6944.
SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold beading, jewelry and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. For more information, call 1-718-429- 3636.
MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold arts and crafts at 10 a.m., sit and be fit at 1 p.m., Tai-Chi-Chuan at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 1- 718-894-3441.
THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61-20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, mealson wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718- 779-1234.
SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-784- 6173, ext. 112.
FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699- 1010.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114th St. in Richmond Hill. All boys age 10-1/2 to 17 are welcome. For more information, call 1- 718-478-5747.
GIRL SCOUTS Grades K-8 meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Andrews United Methodist Church, 91 Richmond St., between Etna St. and Ridgewood Ave., Cypress Hills.
GIRL SCOUTS meet at 7 p.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Academy, 438 Grove St., near St. Nicholas Ave., Brooklyn.
RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meals daily. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000.
REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896- 8751.
RIDGEWOODBUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-366-3038.
PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-497-2908.
MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics to music at 9 a.m., watercolor painting at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441.
THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61-20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, mealson wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718- 779-1234.
FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699- 1010.
MASPETH SELF-HELP SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth will hold exercise and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. Call 1-718-429- 3636 for information.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
NEW YORK IRISH CENTER, 10-40 Jackson Ave., Long Island City will hold an Irish Christmas music performance at 1 p.m. Fee charged.
5th ANNUAL JACKSON HEIGHTS SING-A-ALONG at 7 p.m. Meet on the corner of 31st Ave and 75th St., in front of Cassidy’s Ale House, snow, rain or shine.
ARROW COMMUNITY CENTER, 35-30 35th St. Astoria will hold a celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. honoring Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter and a place for their child to be born. When the group gets to final stop every body sings Latino holiday music.
MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria will feature the music and a documentary of Antonio Carlos Jobim at 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
ORATORIO SOCIETY OF QUEENS will hold their annual Holiday Concert at 4 p.m. at Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222- 05 56th Ave., Bayside. For ticket information call 1-718- 279-3006.
BELLA ITALIA MIA will meet at noon to 5:30 p.m. at Christ the King HS, 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.
CHANUKAH CONCERT at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd., Rego Park at 2:30 p,m For ticket information call 1-718- 459-1000.
PLAY4AUTISM AND ARCHITOTS, 64-64 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village will hold an Arts & Crafts program from 3 to 3:30 p.m. For information call 1-646- 836-4535.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
BOY SCOUT TROOP 96 and Pack 67 meet at 7:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 198 Euclid Ave., Cypress Hills. All boys in grades one and up are welcome. For information, call 1-718-827-7377.
RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meals daily.. Many programs. For more information, call 1-718- 456-2000.
REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896- 8751.
RIDGEWOODBUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-366-3038.
PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-497-2908.
SELF-HELP Maspeth Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold computer classes in Windows, Internet, e-mail and other programs. Wellness program will be held at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Massages by appointment, fee charged. For more information, call 1-718-429- 3636.
MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics and arts & crafts at 10:30 a.m., bingo at 10:15 a.m., singing group at 12:30 p.m., yoga at 1 p.m., computer training, beginners, intermediate and advanced levels from 1 to 5 p.m.. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441.
THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61-20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, mealson wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718- 779-1234.
FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699- 1010.
MASPETH SELF HELP SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth will hold exercise, needlepoint, embroidery, bingo, Wii Video Games. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. Call 1-718-429- 3636.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23
COOKIES FOR SANTA
event will be held for Ridgewood and Bushwick Kids from ages 4 to 13 years at 951 Wyckoff Ave., Ridgewood from 6 to 8 p.m. For information call 1-347- 785-9832 or 1-347-369-3969, Free event but call to reserve a seat.
SUNNYSIDE DRUM CORPS meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at All Saints Church, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside, one block off Queens Blvd. Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 are invited to join. For information, call 1- 718-786-4141.
NYC DEPT OF BUILDINGS holds Homeowner’s Night from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Queens Borough Hall, 120- 55 Queens Blvd., 1st Floor, Kew Gardens. Plan examiners will be available to answer technical questions regarding permits and applications for one and twofamily homeowners only. First come, first served.
ST. MARGARET’S Boy Scouts Troop 119 meet every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 79th Pl. and Juniper Valley Rd., Middle Village. Boys 11 through 18 years old welcome.
GLENRIDGE ALANON, Family and Friends of Alcoholics, will meet at Trinity Reformed Church, Palmetto St. and 60th Pl., Ridgewood. Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m., Regular meeting at 8:10 p.m.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 21st Ave. and 32nd St. in Astoria. For more information, call 1-718- 520-5021.
RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meals daily. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000.
REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold aerobics from 9 to 10 a.m., and an afternoon tea dance from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., plus other programs. For more information, call 1-718-896- 8751.
RIDGEWOODBUSHWICK
SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-366-3038.
PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-497-2908.
SELF-HELP MASPETH Senior Center, 69-61 Grand Ave., will hold bingo, tai chi, staywell and other programs. For more information, call 1- 718-429-3636.
MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold sit and be fit at 1 p.m. For more information, call 1- 718-894-3441.
THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61-20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, mealson wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718- 779-1234.
FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699- 1010.
FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER, 106-06 Queens Blvd., presents Drop-In Play group for new parents, infants and small children every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and Israeli Folk Dancing from 8 to 10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
CHRISTMAS EVE
THE RIDGEWOOD TIMES/TIMES NEWSWEEKLY will be on the newsstands today due to Christmas falling on a Thursday.
CHECK WITH LOCAL SENIOR CENTER to make sure they are open today.
CHECK THE CHURCH PAGES for services in the church of your choice.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
CHECK THE CHURCH PAGES for services in the church of your choice.
THE OFFICES OF THE RIDGEWOOD TIMES/TIMES NEWSWEEKLY will be closed for the Christmas holiday. The paper was delivered to the newsstand yesterday and will be available all week.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114th St. in Richmond Hill. All boys age 10-1/2 to 17 are welcome. For more information, call 1- 718-478-5747.
GIRL SCOUTS from K-8 meet at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Andrews United Methodist Church, 91 Richmond St., between Etna St. and Ridgewood Ave., Cypress Hills.
GIRL SCOUTS meet at 7 p.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Academy, 438 Grove St., near St. Nicholas Ave., Brooklyn.
RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meals daily. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000.
REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896- 8751.
RIDGEWOODBUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-366-3038.
PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1- 718-497-2908.
MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics to music at 9 a.m., watercolor painting at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894-3441.
THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61-20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, mealson wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718- 779-1234.
FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699- 1010.
MASPETH SELF-HELP SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth will hold exercise and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. Call 1-718-429- 3636 for information.
