Friday, March 3, 2023
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Arrest for This Week at the firearms violations Syosset Public Library Friday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m.
Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON) Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.
Saturday, March 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Driver’s Safety Course (IN PERSON) For drivers of all ages. Completion entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and to a point reduction. Bring your NYS driver’s license and a pen. In-person registration ONLY. Fee: $30, check payable to “Empire Safety Council” Includes a 30-minute break for lunch.
Monday, March 6, at 11:30 a.m.
Simply Fit (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Marilyn Bunger A class especially suited for the older adult that combines the basics of strength training and stretching. You will need light hand weights. Ten Sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.
Tuesday, March 7, at 9:45 a.m.
Yoga for Energy (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Jenny Lu This class combines the ancient wisdom of Qi energy with modern techniques to maximize the brain’s functions. Each class includes stretching, core strengthening, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation. Classes are suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Ten sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.
Tuesday, March 7, at 6:15 p.m.
Yoga for Relaxation (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Laurie Ahleman Learn basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques that will enable you to develop a daily practice of your own. You will need a yoga mat. Seven sessions. Fee: $28. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.
Wednesday, March 8, at 11:15 a.m.
Beginner Tai Chi (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Jenny Lu Mindful, gentle, flowing movements to improve balance, strength, and stability. Wear sneakers or soft sole shoes. A chair can be used if needed. Ten
sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, March 9, at 11:00 a.m.
Qi Gong (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Jenny Lu Qi gong is an ancient Asian healing mind-body practice that means energy work. Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation and mindful movements to improve balance, strength and immune function. Classes are suitable for all levels. Wear sneakers or flat sole shoes. Ten sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, March 9, at 12:00 p.m.
#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER) Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.
Thursday, March 9, at 2:00 p.m.
Linda Ronstadt: The First Lady of Country Rock (VIRTUAL) Presenter: Richard Knox, retired teacher One of the most honored female vocalists of the 20th century, her talents have spanned a variety of genres including country, Latin, light opera, standards and rock n roll. Among her many honors, was induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2016 and she received Kennedy Center Honors in 2019. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Friday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m.
Pinstripes & Tales (IN PERSON) Presenter: Bill Schulman, writer for Yankee Magazine April 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the original Yankee Stadium. Listen to the lecturer, who has interviewed more than 120 former Yankee stars for the team’s magazine, relate many of the tales and anecdotes as told to him by the likes of Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Roger Maris and others. Stories about the stadium will also be shared. This program is a must see for baseball fans in general as well as Yankee fans in particular. No registration needed.
Nassau County Police arrested a Bethpage man on Monday, February 27, at 8:20 p.m. According to police, officers responded to a disturbance at a residential home, where they were were told about an argument that occurred between resident Claude E. Keith. and a female victim, 48. The victim told police that Keith kept a loaded firearm in the home. Police say they located a loaded handgun in a black unlocked safe. Keith was taken in custody and charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, and Failure to Safely Store a Firearm 1st Degree.
Claude E. Keith
Scammer takes $29K from local victim Nassau County Police are investigating a Grand Larceny that occurred in Plainview on Thursday, February 23, at 9:30 am. According to detectives, a 43-yearold female victim received a phone call from an unknown person claiming to be “Tracy Smith,” a representative from the Chase Bank Fraud Department. The victim was advised that there was fraudulent activity on her account and that she needed to wire $29,800 dollars from her
account into a Bank of America account in order to rectify the fraudulent activity. The victim did wire the money, but felt she may have been a victim of fraud and called the Nassau County Police. Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding the above crime or feel they may be a victim as well should call the Second Squad at 1-516573-6254 or call the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Bus trip to Wind Creek Casino The Joseph Barry Columbiettes will be hosting a trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem (formerly Sands) Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, March 28. Cost of the trip is $50 per person, which includes the driver’s tip. Give back is $35 slots play.
Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return is approximately 8:30 p.m. For reservations, please call Barbara at 516-935-5576. Please make checks payable to Joseph Barry Columbiettes. The first to pay is the first on the bus.
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