County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi’s Network for Senior Centers – November, 2009 Activities

The following activities will take place during November, 2009, at a site in the network of Nassau County-funded senior centers and programs. Reservations may be required. Call the appropriate telephone number for information and/or reservations.

Nassau County funded
FRANKLIN SQUARE
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 516 481-3322
Wesley United Methodist Church
619 Fenworth Boulevard

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Dates:             Monday, November 2, and Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Time:              9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Program:         Defensive Driving Course
Presenter:       AARP
                       Pre-registration and fee. Please call 516 481-3322.

Date:               Friday, November 6, 2009
Time:              1:00 p.m.
Program:         “Savory Low Sodium Nutrition”
Presenter:       Nutrition Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension
                       Please call 516 481-3322 for further information.

Nassau County funded
FREEPORT SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 516 623-2008
66 Church Street

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Date:              Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Time:              11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Program:         Veterans Day Party
Presenter:       Entertainment by Tony Grant
                      Advance registration required. Please call 516 623-2008.

Date:              Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Time:              11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Program:         Feast of San Gennaro Celebration
Presenter:       Entertainment by The Bay City Ramblers
                      Advance registration required. Please call 516 623-2008.

Dates:             Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009
Time:              10:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Program:         Quilting
Presenter:       Becky Carmen - Funded by Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
                      Advance registration required. Please call 516 632-2008.

Nassau County supported
HEMPSTEAD SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 516 565-1568
United Methodist Church
40 Washington Street

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Date:              Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Time:              12:00 Noon
Program:         Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
                       Please call 516 565-1568 for further information.

Date:              Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time:              12:00 Noon
Program:         Thanksgiving Day Party
                       Please call 516 565-1568 for further information.

Dates:             Fridays, November 6, 13, 20, 2009
Time:              11:00 a.m.
Program:         Wise Workout
Presenter:       Cynthia Johnson - Funded by Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
                      Please call 516 565-1568 for further information.

Nassau County supported
HERRICKS SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 516 305-8908
Herricks Community Center
Herricks Road, New Hyde Park

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Date:              Friday, November 6, 2009
Time:              12 Noon-2:00 p.m.
Program:        St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Van will facilitate screenings, including brief cardiac history, blood pressure and simple blood tests for cholesterol and diabetes
Presenter:      St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Program
                       Please call 305-8908 for further information.
Date:              Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Time:              11:15 a.m.
Program:         “Great Taste Without Salt”
Presenter:       Susan Kessler, Educator - Cornell Cooperative Extension
                       Please call 516 305-8908 for further information.

Nassau County funded
HISPANIC BROTHERHOOD SENIOR PROGRAM 516 766-6610
59 Clinton Avenue
Rockville Centre

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Dates:             Tuesdays, November 10, 17, 24, 2009
Time:              10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Program:         Yoga
Presenter:       Sandye Pinz - Funded by Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
                       Please call 516 766-6610 for further information.

Nassau County funded
INWOOD SCSC 516 239-6244
Five Towns Community Center
270 Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Date:               Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Time:              10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Program:         Senior Craft Fair
                       Please call 516 239-6244 for further information.

Date:               Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time:              10:00 a.m.
Program:         Helping Seniors Avoid Home Improvement Scams
Presenter:       Office of NYS Attorney General
                      Please call 516 239-6244 for further information.

Nassau County funded
JEWEL QUINN SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER at NORTH MERRICK 516 571-8675
Brookside School at Meadowbrook Road

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Date:               Friday, November 20, 2009
Time:              10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Program:        St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Van will facilitate screenings, including brief cardiac history, blood pressure and simple blood tests for cholesterol and diabetes
Presenter:       St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Program
                      Please call 571-8675 for further information.
Date:               Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Time:              11:00 a.m.
Program:         Presentation on Diabetes
Presenter:       Terry Tan, Institute Program Coordinator
                        Nephrology Institute
                        North Shore/LIJ University Health System
                        Please call 571-8675 for further information.

Nassau County funded
LONG BEACH SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 516 432-5555
Temple Beth-El
570 West Walnut Street

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Date:               Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time:              10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Program:         Presentation on Sweepstakes Fraud
Presenter:       Office of NYS Attorney General
                      Please call 432-5555 for registration information.
Date:               Friday, November 13, 2009
Time:              10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Program:         Presentation on Hurricane Preparedness
Presenter:       American Red Cross
                      Please call 432-5555 for further information.

Nassau County funded
OCEANSIDE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 516 764-9792
St. Anthony’s School
80 Anchor Avenue

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Date:               Monday, November 9, 2009
Time:              12:30 p.m.
Program:         “Nutrition and You”
Presenter:       Nutrition Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension
                      Please call 764-9792 for further information.
Dates:             Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009
Time:              11:00 a.m.-12 Noon
Program:         Line Dancing
Presenter:       Isabelle Desio - Funded by Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
                      Please call 764-9792 for further information.

Nassau County funded
PORT WASHINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 516 883-6656
80 Manorhaven Boulevard

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Dates:             Mondays, November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009
Time:              10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Program:         Chair Yoga
Presenter:       Patti Mitchell - Funded by Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
                      Please call 883-6656 for further information.

Dates:             Tuesdays, November 10, 17, 24, 2009
Time:              9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Program:         Sewing and Quilting
Presenter:       Jean Ruvel

Nassau County supported
PORT WASHINGTON SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 516 944-9654/55
St. Stephen’s Church
Nine Carlton Avenue

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Date:               Monday, November 9, 2009
Time:              12:45 p.m.
Program:         Presentation on Emergency Preparedness
Presenter:       Terry Winters, American Red Cross
                       Please call 944-9654/55 for further information.
Dates:             Wednesdays, November 18, 25, 2009
Time:              10:30 a.m.
Program:         Chair Yoga
Presenter:       Patti Mitchell - Funded by Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
                      Please call 944-9654/55 for further information.

Date:               Friday, November 20, 2009
Time:              12:00 Noon
Program:         Thanksgiving Day Party
                       Please call 964-9654/55 for further information.

Nassau County funded
SEAFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 516 679-8373
St. Michael’s Church
2197 Jackson Avenue

All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the program.
Dates:             Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009
Time:              1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Program:         Tai Chi Chair Exercise
Presenter:       Denise Snyder - Funded by Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
                      Please call 679-8373 for further information.
Date:               Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time:              11:00 a.m.
Program:         “Great Taste Without Salt”
Presenter:       Nutrition Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Please call 516 679-8373 for more information.