Staten Island Parent magazine November 2019

November 2019

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PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Roselle Farina Hecht EDITOR Jeannine Cintron PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Michelle Yannaco TRAFFIC DIRECTOR Heather Gambaro

NOVEMBER 2019

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Ilene Cohen, Janine Mulé Jodi Fatto

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Staten Islanders say Thanks this Thanksgiving

Parents reveal what they are most thankful for.

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Holidays and Autism

Seasonal tips for parents of kids with special needs.

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Health Resources What to do When Your Child is Diagnosed with Asthma Four Things Parents Need to Know about Antibiotic Resistance Volunteer and Donation Opportunities in Staten Island Mike Reilly: From Staten Island to Ireland Good Sports: Repping Staten Island in the NHL Dear Teacher: Real Advice from Real Educators Professional Services

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Holiday Fairs in Staten Island 6 Community and School News Christmas Tree Farms in New Jersey 10 Birth Announcements Birthday Club 40 Family Calendar

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What’s Happening Staten Island?

Read on for local news, major events, community updates and hot topics affecting families in Staten Island.

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CELEBRATING A DECADE OF SLIMMING DOWN

STATEN ISLAND SLIM DOWN PARTICIPANTS FROM MARCH 2011 FEATURED IN STATEN ISLAND PARENT (RIGHT) AND THE LAUNCH OF THIS YEAR’S SLIMDOWN IN JANUARY 2019 (LEFT)

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en years ago, Staten Island’s leading fitness authority, Since its inception, The Staten Island Slim Down has changed an Tony Books Avilez, made the commitment to make his immeasurable number of lives, including participants who have battled hometown a healthier and happier place to live. That promise cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, metabolic disease came to fruition in the form of The Staten Island Slim Down, a ten-week and depression, as well as those who have reignited their inner athlete initiative to encourage Staten Islanders to embrace better lifestyle to run obstacle races and marathons. The program can account for practices such as exercise and healthy eating. an estimated 64,000 pounds of weight lost by its participants. It has “It all came to me in a dream,” Alivez said. “I woke up haunted by affected a generation of young Staten Islanders who have grown up the idea that I was compelled to create a free community program to participating with siblings, parents and extended family who have all help my fellow Islanders take control of their taken part.

The Staten Island Slim Down weight, health and lives.” As a long time “The Staten Island Slim Down was a is free to the public, endorsed by health and fitness expert, he knew he had bonding experience for my family,” said 2017 the Island’s borough President’s the information but wasn’t sure how such contest winner and mother of three, Ann office and sponsored by Northwell an idea would be received. After meetings Marie Varela. “Every Thursday night, it didn’t Hospital, Modell’s, Allstate with Borough President James Oddo and matter how bad of a day we had or if we were Insurance, Jag-One Physical Councilman Steve Matteo, The Staten Island all fighting in the car, we walked in together.

Therapy and The Body House.

Slim Down took flight. It is now approaching When we walked out together, we were always its tenth anniversary. smiling and laughing. We felt a little awkward The program consists of free weekly exercise classes attended by and silly doing all those exercises in front of each other, but that actually hundreds of participants, group walks at the Staten Island Mall, healthy brought us closer together. Exercising wasn’t just good for us physically. meal plans, grocery store tours and a contest for “The Most Inspirational It was good for us mentally and emotionally.”

Transformation.”

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Photo credit: schools.nyc.gov THE BIG APPLE AWARD WINNERS FROM 2019 POSE IN CELEBRATION OF THE HONOR.

YOU CAN ALSO DONATE TO “MUSIC 4 AUTISM” THIS SEASON.

THE BIG APPLE AWARDS

MUSIC & TOYS 4 AUTISM

Think your child’s teacher is the best of the best? You can show your gratitude for the impact she has made in your child’s lie by nominating her (or him) for a Big Apple Award! Now in its eighth year, the Big Apple Awards are granted annually to New York City’s most outstanding teachers.

Last year, over 7,000 teachers were nominated from over 1,500 schools across the city. To qualify, nominees must be current, full-time public school teachers in City district schools, charter programs, or early childhood education centers who inspire their students, exemplify great teaching, and improve their school communities. Nominations are accepted anonymously, and your nominee will not be given your name without your permission. To nominate a teacher, you will need to provide the teacher’s name and subject, the school name and borough, the teacher’s email address, and the school principal’s name. You will also need to provide a brief statement on why your nominee should be considered for the award.

You have until December 2 to nominate your favorite teacher, so don’t miss out. Got to siparent.com to link to a nomination form.

Good luck to all of Staten Island’s wonderful teachers!

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

November 5 – Election Day (no school) November 11 – Veterans Day Observed (schools closed) November 28-29 – Thanksgiving Recess Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 6 – Middle School & District 75 Evening Parent Teacher Conferences November 7 – Middle School & District 75 Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences November 13 - Elementary School & K-8 Evening Parent Teacher Conferences November 14 - Elementary School & K-8 Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences November 21 - High School , K-12 & 6-12 Evening Parent Teacher Conferences November 22 - High School, K-12 & 6-12 Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences

After a successful two years of fundraising, John Louis Sublett is again encouraging Staten Islanders to open their hearts for children with special needs. Over the past two holiday seasons, and with the help of his son, John. Jr., who also has autism, Mr. Sublett was able to fill almost 1,000 gift bags with specialized toys and distribute them to students with special needs at schools in Staten Island. This year, in addition to his traditional fundraising efforts, Mr. Sublett is also hosting a new campaign called “Music 4 Autism,” which aims to provide 500 music players loaded with 600 songs, 60 videos and a built in FM radio to students with special needs as well. Want to contribute to this wonderful cause? Go to toys4autism.org to make a monetary donation or to donate a toy from an Amazon wish list.

LEGO REPLAY

So your child has officially outgrown his LEGO obsession. You no longer live in fear of the searing pained associated with stepping on a particularly pointy piece. But what to do with the massive collection your child has amassed over the years. Those things aren’t cheap!

Here’s some great news. The LEGO Group recently announced the launch of a new project to encourage people to donate their old LEGO bricks so they can be used by less fortunate children. LEGO Replay is a pilot program that will accept any and all previously used LEGO bricks and donate them to children’s nonprofits. Simply collect any loose LEGO pieces, sets or elements, place them into a cardboard box, and visit the LEGO Replay website to print out a free shipping label to ship your LEGOs out. Go to givebackbox.com/LEGO for labels and more information.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

This month will be your first one-on-one conference with your child’s teacher, so take the time to prepare. Talk first with your child to get a heads-up on any potential problem they might be having in the classroom and ask if there are any missing homework assignments or any upcoming projects they should be working on. Take note of how long it takes your child to complete homework. If your child is struggling, consider their seat assignment in the classroom. Are they distracted by other students, traffic near their desk, proximity to windows, or use of technology? Now is the time to ask for a change or for advice from the teacher.

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Proudly serving the Staten Island Community for Over 9 Years!

ORTHODONTICS: Dr. Abraham Ganz

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: Dr. Abhinav Sinha Dr. Joseph Merola

We offer pediatric laser surgery for treatment of tongue and lip-ties

We are now accepting Liberty Dental patients!

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COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

DR. ABHINAV SINHA IS THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S DENTAL CENTER AT NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL/WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE. Modern technology including digital radiography as well as TVs and toys for children to enjoy in our themed treatment rooms. Sedation is available in our office.

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The Curtis HigH sCHool Information Night

Tuesday, November 12 • 6:30pm Come see which of our SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES suits your interests:

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme • IB Career-related Programme • Software Engineering Institute • Performing Arts • Media Communication & Video Journalism • Visual Arts Learn about • Human & Legal Studies Academy our many clubs, • Navy (JROTC) activities, & PSAL • Nursing Athletic Teams

For More Information Contact: Mrs. Samantha Soto, Parent Coordinator at 718.390.1800 ext 1340 Mrs. Duberstein-Weiss at 718.390.1814

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MASTERMIND System

POTENTIAL INTO REALITY. We believe your child is filled with the potential beyond the skills demonstrated.

Our MasterMind System, based on Progressive Interlocking Development and ABA principles, helps develop your child’s fullest capabilities.

By doing so our system provides a richer life filled with the many joys your child deserves to experience as a child as an adult.

732.813.7333 info@mastermindbehavior.com Our MasterMind Support Group Most is open to all parents of children insurances with autism. Call for info. accepted.

We provide SUPERIOR ABA SERVICES to children with autism.

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Photo credit: Girls in Sunshine ALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THIS FREE CODING CLUB.

P.S. 56 STUDENTS PROUDLY HONOR SSG OLLIS’ MEMORY THIS VETERAN’S DAY.

GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB

A CHARITABLE TRIBUTE TO SSG OLLIS

Every girl can code! Girls Who Code Clubs consists of high school girls who team up in using computer science to change the world. Club members are able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community though interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. Members also work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems they care about through code. The program is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who identify as female regardless of gender assignment at birth or legal recognition. The clubs are free to attend and hosted by CSI Tech Incubator at 60 Bay Street. The club runs Thursdays starting November 14, 2019 until May 28, 2020 from 3:30-5:30pm. To register email ismael.hasan@csi.cuny.edu or call 646-766-9554.

ILLUMINART

Do you know a child who has been impacted by a caregiver’s substance abuse? Illuminart Productions, a Staten Island-based arts program that encourages its students to utilize theatre as a catalyst for positive change, is now offering a free program to help children in grades K-12 who have been affected by a parent’s addiction. Illuminart’s unique programming will help the students develop invaluable social emotional skills including problem solving, increased self-esteem, conflict resolution and leadership through artistic expression. The free classes begin this fall at Historic Richmond Town and will include theater, play writing, dance, music and visual arts. In-school workshops are also available. For information and registration email Keith Taylor at keith.illuminart@gmail.com or call 347-829-2703. To learn more about Illuminart Productions go to illuminart.org.

Staff sergeant Michael Ollis is a well-known hero around Staten Island.

At just 24 years old, the soldier selflessly sacrificed his own life while shielding a Polish soldier from a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. What many might not know about SSG Ollis is that he visited the students at P.S. 56 in Rossville when he first enlisted in the Army, and he continued to exchange letters with the fourth-grade classes while overseas.

As a tribute to him, students at P.S. 56 have joined forces with the SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation to to make care kits for active duty military service members. The students and staff will assemble the kits, along with notes and cards.

All donations made to Operation Ollis must be new, unused and not damaged. They can be dropped off now through Veterans Day at the main office of PS 56, located at 250 Kraemer Ave. These items were specifically requested by the service members: • Phone cards are the most requested items, followed by • VISA and MasterCard gift cards • Beef jerky and other non-perishable food and candy • Wet wipes (individually packed in foil packages) • Body wipes in plastic, pull-out canisters • Disposable razors for men and women • Deodorant (four-to-eight ounces), body lotion, lip balm, eye drops floss, toothbrushes, travel-size foot powder (non-aerosol) and socks • Feminine hygiene products • Current magazines, books, DVDs, CDs (clean content) • Playing cards, posters and calendars to decorate their barracks • Small earphones, blank memory sticks and batteries • New UV sunglasses

STATEN ISLAND’S SPECIAL DELIVERIES!

We’d like to welcome our newest, tiniest Staten Islanders! Congratulations to the proud parents.

Share your own good news with your friends and family by submitting your birth announcement at siparent.com/birth-announcements.

Chloe Ella Breen October 19, 2019 7 pounds, 11 ounces Parents: John & Kathleen

Joseph Louis Cappucci July 30, 2019 8 pounds, 10 ounces Parents: Jodi & Joseph

Mia Rose Langschultz September 25, 2019 5 pounds, 13 ounces Parents: Peter & Erica

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PARENTS RELY ON STATEN ISLAND PARENT AND SIPARENT.COM TO FIND LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

On the following pages you will find important health resources and Staten Island family health care professionals.

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PM Pediatrics: Urgent Care PM Pediatrics is the specialized urgent care parents trust to care for their children—from cradle through college.

A convenient and quality alternative to traditional urgent cares and Emergency Departments, we treat children and young adults exclusively, utilizing clinicians with more pediatric acute care medicine training than most other urgent care doctors. Our network of kid-friendly offices features appropriately-sized, state-of-the-art equipment in an office environment tailored for pediatric patients.

Founded and led by board certified pediatric emergency physicians and pediatricians, we are committed to the highest quality of care, while providing comfort and convenience to our patients and their families.

• Here When You Need Us: We’re open every day— including holidays—until midnight and no referral or appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome and wait times are short.

• Pediatric Expertise: Our doctors, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners all have specialized pediatric experience and expertise.

• A Full Spectrum of Care: We treat a broad array of

illnesses and injuries, including asthma, fever, infections, dehydration, fractures, and wounds requiring stitches. We also treat nonspecific complaints of pain, ear infections, asthma and other respiratory illnesses, vomiting and diarrhea, chronic health issues with acute exacerbation, dehydration requiring intravenous fluids, and more.

• We Work with Your Pediatrician. PM Pediatrics is committed to collaborative care for optimal treatment, that’s why we follow up with patients’ pediatricians and share visit information electronically.

• On-Site Digital X-Rays: Images can be reviewed by a board-certified radiologist and sent easily to a patient’s pediatrician, orthopedic surgeon or other subspecialist.

• On-Site Lab for Immediate Results: We offer many rapid diagnostic tests, including strep, RSV, mono, flu and more.

We may start a child’s treatment immediately with an initial medicine dose.

Quality care when you need it most • We accept most insurance plans •

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HEALTH RESOURCES CLINICS

Beacon Christian Community Health Center 2079 Forest Avenue, 10303 (718) 815-6560 beaconcchc.com Community Health Center of Richmond 235 Port Richmond Ave, 10302 (718) 876-1732 chcrichmond.org NYC Health + Hospitals/ Gotham Health 2040 Forest Avenue, 10303 (718) 761-2060 165 Vanderbilt Avenue, 10304 (844) NYC-4NYC nychealthandhospitals.org

CPR COURSES

Advance CPR Studio of Staten Island 683 Henderson Avenue, 10310 (718) 442-1801 acssi.biz Life Joules, Inc. 179 Kelly Boulevard, 10314 (347) 855-6881 lifejoules.com

Camelot of Staten Island 263 Port Richmond Ave, 10302 (718) 981-8117 camelotcounseling.org Carl’s Recovery Center (718) 984-1500 catholiccharitiesofstatenisland. org/carls-recovery-center Christopher’s Reason 4521 Arthur Kill Road, 10309 3rd Floor (718) 605-1989 christophersreason.org Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) 56 Bay Street, 10301 6th Floor (718) 808-1439 chasiny.org Project Hospitality 14 Slosson Terrace, 10301 (718) 273-8409 projecthospitality.org RUMC/Silberstein Center 1130 South Avenue, 10314 (718) 818-6970 rumcsi.org

Staten Island Heart Society 3055 Richmond Road # 1, 10306 (718) 351-3115 siheart.org

Staten Islanders Against Drug Abuse 130 Stuyvesant Place, 10301 (718) 556-7113 sihope.org

Staten Island JCC 1466 Manor Road, 10314 (646) 261-6578 sijcc.org

Silver Lake Support Services 201 Forest Avenue, 10301 (718) 815-3155 silverlakebehavioralhealth.com

DRUG PREVENTION Addiction Angel (646) 404-0637 addictionangel.com

Alcoholics Anonymous (212) 647-1680 statenislandaa.org Bridge Back to Life Center 1688 Victory Boulevard, 10314 (718) 447-5700 bridgebacktolife.com

SMART Recovery for Family & Friends NYC (646) 472-9706 smartrecovery.org SMARTstatenisland@gmail.com Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA) 444 St. Marks Place, 10301 (718) 226-0258 sipcw.org/tysa

YMCA Counseling Service 3911 Richmond Avenue, 10312 (718) 948-3232 285 Vanderbilt Avenue, 10304 (718) 981-4382 ymcanyc.org

GRIEF AND HOSPICE

Camp Good Grief of Staten Island campgoodgriefsi.org sunshine@campgoodgriefsi.org 1-888-507-4474 Center for Loss & Life Transition centerforloss.com (970) 226-6050 Compassionate Friends compassionatefriends.org (877) 969-0010 Emma’s Place emmasplacesi.org info@emmasplacesi.org 347-850-2322 Hope Family Resources (718) 982-9390 University Hospice siuh.edu (718) 226-6450 Visiting Nurse Service of New York Hospice Care vnsny.org (800) 675-0391

HOSPITALS

Richmond University Medical Center rumcsi.org (718) 818-1234 Staten Island University Hospital siuh.northwell.edu • South Shore 392 Seguine Avenue, 10309 (718) 226-2000 • North Shore 450 Seaview Avenue, 10305 (718) 226-9000

MENTAL HEALTH

Child Mind Institute Healthy Brain Network 1 Teleport Dr, Suite 201, 10311 Healthybrainnetwork.com Freedom from Fear 308 Seaview Avenue, 10305 (718) 351-1717 freedomfromfear.org Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services 2795 Richmond Avenue, 10314 (718) 761-9800 jewishboard.org RUMC-St. George Clinic 1130 South Avenue, 10314 (718) 818-6132 rumcsi.org RUMC Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program 355 Bard Avenue, 10310 (718) 818-6443 rumcsi.org Silver Lake Support Services 201 Forest Avenue, 10301 (718) 815-3155 silverlakebehavioralhealth.com SIUH Mental Health • South Shore 392 Seguine Avenue, 10309 (718) 226-2274 • North Shore 450 Seaview Avenue, 10305 (718) 226-8910 siuh.northwell.edu Sky Light Center 307 St. Mark’s Place, 10301 (718) 780-2585 skylightcenter.org St. Joseph’s Medical Center 1216 Bay Street, 10305 (718) 985-4740 statenislandpps.org South Beach Psychiatric Center 777 Seaview Avenue, 10305 (718) 667-2300 omh.ny.gov

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Fayez Guirguis Jill-Ann Swenson Peter Guirguis Jill Skoczylas

For over 30 years, the expert OB/GYNs at The Guirguis Obstetrics & Gynecology Group have provided comprehensive health care catered to women of all ages.

Serving the greater Brooklyn and Staten Island area, the practice was originally founded at the Park Slope location by Dr. Fayez Guirguis in 1987. Today, the practice has branched out into Bay Ridge and Staten Island as well.

The mission of the practice is to provide state-of-the-art health care to women during both wellness and illness. The group consists of four physicians, two midwives and a nurse practitioner that pride themselves on providing comprehensive women’s health care.

The staff has one primary goal: to educate and empower women to be active participants in making their own health care decisions. The team is adept at managing high risk pregnancies, all gynecologic concerns and preventative health concerns for the well woman. Areas of expertise include but are not

limited to management of VBAC, twin pregnancies, infertility counseling, contraceptive services, management of fibroids, abnormal bleeding, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, abnormal pap smear management and management of menopausal symptoms.

With convenient locations in Brooklyn and Staten Island, Guirguis Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to serve the women of New York. No matter their gynecologic concerns, patients are in good hands at the practice if they’re looking for personalized OB/GYN health care in the Brooklyn or Staten Island areas.

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GUIRGUIS OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY GROUP ​174 Lily Pond Avenue • SI, NY 10305 929.226.0865 522 Third Street • BKLYN, NY 11215 929.226.0169 464 77th Street • BKLYN, NY 11209 929.226.0239

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HEALTH RESOURCES Staten Island Mental Health Society 444 St. Mark’s Place, 10301 (718) 720-6727 669 Castleton Avenue, 10310 (718) 442-2225 simhs.org Project Hospitality 14 Slosson Terrace, 10301 (718) 273-8409 projecthospitality.org

ORGANIZATIONS

Allergy & Asthma Network/ Mothers of Asthmatics aanma.org (800) 878-4403 Alzheimer’s Foundation alz.org (800) 272-3900

Better Hearing Institute betterhearing.org (800) 327-9355 Center for Hearing and Communication chchearing.org (917) 305-7700 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention cdc.gov (800) 232-4636 Cerebral Palsy Group cerebralpalsygroup.com (774) 325-0083 Community Health Action (CHASI) chasiny.org (718) 808-1300

National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies hmhb.org (703) 837-4792

Sunrise of Staten Island 801 Narrows Road North, 10304 (866) 940-8918 sunriseseniorliving.com

National Spinal Cord Injury Association spinalcord.org (718) 803-3782

Verrazano Nursing Home 100 Castleton Avenue, 10301 (888) 900-6191 verrazanonursinghome.com

National Women’s Health Information Center womenshealth.gov (800) 994-9662

Visiting Nurse Service of New York Hospice Care (800) 675-0391 vnsny.org

New York HIV/AIDS Information Hotline (800) 541-2437

SUPPORT GROUPS

Staten Island Heart Society siheart.org (718) 351-3115

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology aaaai.org (414) 272-6071

Health & Human Services Department hhs.gov (877) 696-6775

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services hhs.gov (877) 696-6775

American Cancer Society cancer.org (800) 227-2345

Type 1 Diabetes Foundation jdrf.org (212) 689-2860

SENIOR CARE & HOSPICE

American Congress of Ob/Gyn acog.org (800) 673-8444

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society lls.org (888) LLS-7177

American Heart Association heart.org (800) 242-8721 American Public Health Association apha.org (202) 777-APHA American Speech, Language & Hearing Association asha.org (800) 638-8255

Lighthouse International lighthouse.org (800) 829-0500 Lyme Disease Association lymediseaseassociation.org (888) 366-6611 NYS Department of Health nyhealth.gov (866) 881-2809

Arthritis Foundation arthritis.org (212) 984-8730

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa anad.org (630) 577-1330

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America aafa.org (800) 7-ASTHMA

National Eating Disorders Association nationaleatingdisorders.org (800) 931-2237

Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehab Center 88 Old Town Road, 10304 (877) 271-5941 archcare.org Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center 140 Meisner Avenue, 10306 (888) 481-8704 eger.org Golden Gate Rehab and H C C 191 Bradley Avenue, 10314 (866) 603-1221 goldengaterehab.com Northwell Health University Hospice 78 Meisner Avenue, 10306 (718) 226-6450 siuh.northwell.edu Silver Lake Specialized Rehab and Care Center 275 Castleton Avenue, 10301 (877) 665-7585 silverlakesc.com

Al-Anon Support Group al-anon.alateen.org (757) 563-1600 Addiction Angel (646) 404-0637 addictionangel.com

Play It Forward Anti-Bully Support Group playitforwardny.com (646) 239-1825 Child Preparation Classes at SIUH siuh.edu (718) 226-9000 Community Health Action of Staten Island chasiny.org (718) 808-1300 Parent to Parent NY, Inc. For Families of Children with Disabilities parenttoparentnyinc.org (718) 494-4872 Parents Without Partners (Staten Island Chapter) parentswithoutpartners.org (718) 816-5370 Resolve: National Infertility Association resolve.org (703) 556-7172 Safe Horizon (Domestic Violence) safehorizon.org (800) 621-4673

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FAMILY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Dr. Frederick Hecht, MAGD

Dedicating over 4,513 hours in continuing education during his career, Dr. Frederick Hecht has become a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD)! What does that mean for you and your family?

Less than 2 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada are AGD Masters. When you see a dentist with MAGD after their name, you can rest assured that they care about knowing the latest techniques and best practices in dentistry. AGD Masters practice these techniques in a classroom setting multiple times a year — not every dentist does this.

You will be in good hands at Staten Island Dental Care!

Dr. Frederick Hecht and team have created an inviting atmosphere with comfortable, state-of-the-art treatment rooms featuring natural light, as well as a philosophy of care that promotes teamwork between the patient and dentist and comprehensive dentistry to address total oral health. At Staten Island Dental Care, you’ll experience excellent clinical treatments and personalized attention. Here are testimonials of happy customers.

Every one of our patients is different. That’s why Dr. Hecht and our experienced dental care team offer various sedation dentistry options to manage your comfort.

• Laughing Gas can relax a patient during dental procedures.

The patient will be awake and responsive to the dentist. The gas is delivered through a facemask.

• Oral Conscious Sedation is a good option for patients who experience intense dental anxiety or for those who need complex work done. With oral conscious sedation, the patient takes an anxiety-reducing drug prior to dental work, and sedation dentist Dr. Hecht also administers laughing gas. The patient will be completely relaxed, but not “out,” during the visit. Learn more about oral sedation in our patient library.

• IV Sedation is delivery of intravenous medication during a procedure. Patients will be comfortably sedated during the visit.

“I went to Dr. Hecht and the office and staff were amazing.

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sthma is a respiratory condition that inflames an individual’s airways, and it is very common among younger children. If your child has recently been diagnosed with this respiratory disease, then you will need to come up with a comprehensive plan to reduce their risk of an asthma attack. Here are a few tactics and strategies that you can use to keep your child healthy and comfortable in the coming years.

Track Their Triggers When your child is exposed to asthma triggers, they could have an asthma attack.

Some of the most common triggers include smoke, pollen, mold, dander, and dust mites.

If a certain allergen triggers an asthma attack, then you should write it down in a journal so that you can track the triggers and

the severity of the attack they cause. This will help you work with a doctor to ensure that your child is prepared with the right medications. You should also keep track of when their asthma attacks take place and how long it takes them to recover.

Deep Clean Your Home Cleaning every room in your home isn’t going to cure your child’s asthma, but it will improve their respiratory health. Your home could be filled with allergens and toxins that could trigger asthma attacks, which why it needs to be cleaned as often as possible.

Instead of using harsh cleaners that could potentially irritate your child’s airways, you might want to make your own cleaning products made of non-toxic ingredients like white vinegar and baking soda. Having the

carpets and furniture regularly cleaned to prevent the settling of dust mites and the buildup of allergens can greatly increase the health of your child.

Have Your HVAC System Serviced Keeping your HVAC system clean and well-maintained is going to be absolutely vital to your child’s health and comfort. At least twice a year, you should hire a local contractor who offers air conditioning repair services and general HVAC maintenance.

During those service calls, they can plug any holes in the system, sanitize the ducts, and clean the outdoor condenser. You might also want to have an HVAC contractor install a whole-house air filtration system or dehumidifier to prevent mold development or allergen buildup.

Inform Their School After your kid is diagnosed with asthma, the doctor will most likely give you an asthma action plan. That plan should include information such as what medications they are taking and how often those medications need to be taken. Before your child goes to school, you need to make a few copies of the asthma action plan and give them to all of their teachers. You can also make copies for their coaches and any other adults who will be supervising them.

Because asthma attacks can be so severe, it’s important that the adults in charge of your child have access to all relevant information regarding their condition, triggers, and how to help during any kind of asthma attack.

An asthma diagnosis is going to change your child’s life, but you can do quite a bit to mitigate some of the side effects of this condition. Asthma is very common and in no way has to be debilitating or impede your child’s quality of life. With a little bit of foresight and some planning, you should be able to improve your child’s respiratory health and help them avoid common asthma triggers.

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Dr. Salvatore Indelicato DMD, PC

A long time resident of Staten Island, Dr. Salvatore Indelicato has been providing personal, gentle, quality orthodontic care to the Staten Island community for over 25 years. He received his dental degree, with highest honors, from the University of Florida and completed his orthodontic specialty training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Our state-of-the-art practice provides digital scanning and orthodontic treatments for children as well as adults. Recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Indelicato is Board Certified and is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics.

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Dr. Lisa Lazzara Dr. Kathryn Pallonetti Dr. Rhoderick Blasco

With over 23 years of specialty experience, Dr. Lazzara and her staff serve children of all ages and those with special needs. We offer general anesthesia and sedation in our office or at Staten Island University Hospital. We are board certified pediatric dentists.

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Dr. Olga Kheyson, OB/GYN, offers all aspects of medical care for females of all ages.

Dr. Borislav Kheyson, primary care physician, focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and other aspects of medical care. We offer in-house physical therapy. Our physical therapy works exclusively one-on-one with patients and offers stretching sessions. Kheyson Medical is a multispecialty practice.

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hen administered properly, antibiotics can provide essential, even lifesaving, relief to a sick child. However, antibiotics are not without risks.

While they are commonly used to kill bacterial infections or prevent infections from occurring after surgery, overuse and misuse of antibiotics over the past several generations has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The World Health Organization calls antibiotic resistance one of the top threats to global health. Since babies are just as susceptible to antibiotic resistance as anyone else, it’s critical to educate yourself, so you can advocate for your child’s health.

Consider these facts about antibiotic resistance: Antibiotic resistance stems from overuse and misuse of antibiotics. According to the CDC, more than 160 million prescriptions are written for antibiotics every year in the United States, and it’s estimated 50% of all

prescriptions may be inappropriate. It only takes one round of antibiotics to contribute to resistance, and the average child will receive two rounds by age 2. In hospital settings, 40% of newborn infections are now resistant to standard treatment.

Antibiotic resistance can be acquired early in life. Research from Evivo baby probiotic confirms newborns just 7 days old are born with high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and release millions of resistant bacteria in each dirty diaper, further accelerating the spread of antibiotic resistance. In the same study, Evivo significantly reduced antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the infant gut by reintroducing a beneficial gut bacteria called B. infantis, which out-competes resistant bacteria.

Antibiotic-resistant superbugs spread easily. Antibiotic resistance can spread from humans, farms and animals, and global travel also contributes to the spread of these resistant bacteria. Poor infection control in hospitals is a main factor in the spread of antibiotic resistance, according to the CDC, as bacteria can easily attach to lab coats and medical

equipment. These bacterial superbugs have figured out how to survive and spread among humans, creating a vicious cycle that can be difficult and expensive to treat.

Antibiotic resistance is hard to treat.

Superbugs have left doctors and scientists scrambling to find safe alternatives that don’t trigger additional resistance. For example, Evivo’s probiotic with B. infantis fights the spread of antibiotic resistance by reducing harmful bacteria during infancy.

“Since we know that even one round of antibiotics in children can contribute to antibiotic resistance, it’s important to take precautionary measures to ensure babies are best prepared in case antibiotics are ever needed,” said pediatrician and best-selling nutrition author Dr. Tanya Altmann. “Evivo is the only baby probiotic that is shown to protect baby’s gut from bad bacteria, and now it’s proven to reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria before they can multiply or spread to others.”

Steps Parents Can Take Parents can prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria with these practical tips: • Don’t give antibiotics for viral infections such as the common cold or flu.

• If you’re unsure whether your child needs an antibiotic, seek information from your health care practitioner about the advantages and disadvantages.

• Ask your doctor if you can take a “wait and see” approach and, if so, work closely with him or her to monitor your child.

• If you must give an antibiotic to an infant, also administer a probiotic like Evivo, which includes a form of B. infantis that works to reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria and ensures good bacteria are restored in baby’s gut.

• Follow and complete dosage instructions to ensure bad bacteria are eliminated.

• Don’t save antibiotics for next time.

If there is any medicine left once you’ve completed the dosage as prescribed, safely discard the leftovers.

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Michael P. Santoro, MD Dr. Michael Santoro is a pediatrician in Staten Island, New York and is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital. He has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Dr. Santoro accepts most health insurances. He and his office staff speak English and Spanish. Rated 4 out 4 stars on vitals.com. Dr. Santoro has won several honors including Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, Top Doctor - State in 2014, Patients’ Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Physicals, immunizations, vaccinations, check up and pediatric diabetes. Dr. Santoro sees patients from birth to early adulthood.

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Dr. Abhinav Sinha Dr. Joseph Merola Dr. Abraham Ganz Offering comprehensive dental care for children of all ages and those with special needs. Our office uses modern technology including digital radiography as well as TVs and toys for children to enjoy in our themed treatment rooms. Sedation is also available. Our staff speaks Spanish & Russian. We have been proudly serving the Staten Island community for over 10 years!

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Jared LaCorte MD, FAAP, FAAC Offering evaluations of infants and children with heart murmurs, cyanosis, chest pain, palpitations and fainting; sports clearance for athletes; fetal evaulations for suspected congenital heart disease or arrythmia; and evaluation of adults with history of congenital heart disease. Most insurances accepted. Same day urgent appointments available.

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VOLUNTEER & DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Give back to fellow Staten Islanders in need this holiday season.

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hanksgiving is the perfect time to show how thankful you are for life’s blessings by helping those who are less fortunate. It doesn’t take much to offer a helping hand to someone in need.

Here are some wonderful opportunities in Staten Island for those looking to give back this holiday season.

25TH ANNUAL RICHARD GARDNER JR. MEMORIAL FUND Since 1995, the Richard Gardner Jr. Memorial Fund has held Christmas parties for sick and underprivileged children, donating thousands of toys in memory of a young police officer who was killed.

Every year, the organization reaches out to underprivileged families, sick children, underprivileged day care centers, children without families, organizations assisting families of domestic violence, underprivileged churches and children with sick parents. This year, they plan to visit

children at Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital on Christmas Eve. Their toy drive night will be held at Castleton Corners Pub (1815 Victory Blvd) on December 7, 2019 at 9pm, featuring music, raffles and drink specials – all to benefit the cause. If you would like to make a donation please call 718-981-2016 or 718-273-9386, or email toys@rgtoydrive.org.

MEALS ON WHEELS OF STATEN ISLAND Meals on Wheels serves to ensure elderly people in our community receive nutritious meals and the human connection they need to help them live independently, by delivering two meals per day to senior citizens who live alone. Anyone over 18 with a driver’s license and two free hours one morning per week can apply to deliver meals. To make a donation, go to mealsonwheelsofstatenisland.com/donate.

WHERE TO TURN This Staten Island-based non-profit organization runs various drives and clean-up efforts throughout the year in an effort to promote the beautification of the borough, as well as provide assistance to those in need. Their initiatives rely on the generosity of volunteers. Each winter, they host two major initiatives: • Holiday Toy Drive: Details to be announced.

Email Dennis McKeon at dennis.mckeon@ where-to-turn.org for details or follow them at facebook. com/groups/54069546163.

• Snow Shoveling for Seniors: Where to Turn recruits student volunteers every year, each of whom adopts one of the 2,500 Staten Island seniors registered and shovels for them, free of charge, when it snows. Go to where-to-turn.org/news to apply.

TOYS 4 AUTISM After a successful two years of fundraising, John Louis Sublett is once again encouraging Staten Islanders to open their hearts for children with special needs. Over the past two years, and with the help of his son, John.

Jr., who also has autism, he was able to fill almost 1,000 gift bags with specialized toys and distribute them to hcildren with special needs. This year, in addition to his traditional fundraisers, Mr. Sublett is also hosting a new fundraiser called “Music for Autism.”

Go to our Community & School News scetion for more information on on his special needs initiaves for the 2019 holiday sesaon. Go to toys4autism.org to make a monetary donation or a toy donation from an Amazon wish list.

PROJECT HOSPITALITY This Staten Island-based organization serves the hungry and homeless, as well as people living with HIV & AIDS, the mentally ill and people battling addiction.

They are always looking for volunteers, ages 16 and older, to assist in their soup kitchen, food and clothing

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pantries, with child care services, tutoring, fundraising events and more. For more information on volunteering and to download an application, go to projecthospitality.org/how-you-can-help.

You can donate a variety of items to their food pantry, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in addition to non-perishables. For a list of most in-demand items, go to projecthospitality.org/how-you-can-help.

Food donations can be dropped off at the Community Services Center at 514 Bay Street on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can also donate holiday supplies, including turkeys and food for a holiday feast, holiday gifts and toys, Halloween costumes and Easter baskets and other holiday items. Call EJ Emerson at 718-448-1544, ext.

173, or e-mail her at ejemerson@projecthospitality.org if you wish to help with holiday needs.

To make a monetary donation, go to projecthospitality.org/one-time-donation.

NEW YORK CARES For the last 30 years, New York Cares has organized the city’s largest winter coat drive, gathering over 1.8 million winter coats. Last year the organization collected and distributed 109,000 winter coats to families who would have otherwise faced a long, cold winter without one. For a map of drop-off locations where you can donate a warm coat to someone in need, go to newyorkcares.org/coat-drive/map. New York Cares also offers many volunteer opportunities, with over 1,600 listed on their website per month -including opportunities for teens and kids over six years old. Go to newyorkcares.org/volunteer to learn more.

You can also search for volunteer opportunities from other organizations on their home page.

TOYS FOR TOTS Run by The U.S. Marine Corps, Toys for Tots collects and distributes toys to children in need during the holidays so they can experience the joys of the season. There are nearly 40,000 Marines, Marine Corps League members, veteran Marines and volunteers involved in annual campaigns nationwide. They are accepting brand new, unopened, unwrapped toys or monetary donations for less fortunate children in the community until early December (deadlines vary by location). Last year over 22,000 toys were distributed to over 11,000 children in our area The Toys for Tots campaign is officially open for the distribution of toys and will close November 29, 2019 for the 2019 season. The phone number 917-231-3803 is active until January 19, 2020.

If you wish to donate toys, visit the Marine Corps League clubhouse at 46 Ontario Ave., off Victory Blvd in Sunnyside to drop off your toys/donations between the hours of 12noon and 5PM. Go to toysfortots.org/ donate for more information or to make a monetary donation. Or just keep an eye out for those big drop off boxes with the familar choo-choo-train Toys for Tots logo at local establishments near you.

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Staten Island-based writer Christine Albano covers numerous topics, including education, health care, and social media, and is especially thankful for her three children, family, home, and career -- and this year for new beginnings.

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ith November’s arrival and bringing with it the quintessential month for counting blessings, Staten Island parents are eager to share what they are most thankful for this year -from their children, spouses, family, and pets to their health, careers, and even the borough where they live.

“I am extremely thankful to my amazing fiancé for all the support he has given me over the last 11 years,” proud wife and mom Krystal Lynn Bergmann said.

“When we found out we were expecting our first st child on August 26, 2016, on September 14, 2016 my mother passed from an eight-year battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,” she explained. “I was seven weeks pregnant and lost the only parent I ever had. He has supported me through it all.”

Mrs. Bergmann said the couple welcomed daughter Hailey Shea into the world on April 22, 2017, and with support from friends and family, “it has been amazing,” she recalled.

“He is an amazing dad and I could not have gotten a better partner and father!,” she added.

Kelly Ann Alifano-Brognano of Westerleigh called her three children -- Amanda, Stephanie, and Anthony, “precious gifts from God.” “After they lost their father -- a retired NYPD detective who died suddenly from a 9/11 illness this past summer -- I see every day how strong and loving my kids are,” she said.

“They get up each day and move on with their life even though their hearts are breaking inside,” she said, calling her three kids “amazing and strong-willed.”

“They don’t quit,” she added. “They are great kids and they are my world!”

Erica Prosper of Elm Park shared the same sentiment.

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She was quick to her add her mom, Iris, to her I thankful list.

“She has been there to help us through it all.

Having a child with severe medical conditions isn’t easy and having a great support system is everything,” Ms. Prosper said.

“I’m beyond thankful.”

Christina Kenny of West Brighton is thankful for her two beautiful and O healthy children, Layla and Leland, as well as her “amazing” fiance, Michael, and her health -- thanks to her “wonderful” surgeon Dr. Patsalides.

“I am so thankful for my son, my husband, and the ‘village’ who helps me, especially my mama without whom I’m not sure where I would be,” Ms. Kelly said. “She has rescued me as a new mom more times than I can count this past year!”

The appreciation and gratitude kept flowing in Annadale where Rebecca Lanza is counting her blessings -- two beautiful daughters -- Ava, 22 months, and Arianna, three months, and their dad, Anthony.

He goes “above and beyond for us, which allows me to be home with our daughters every day,” Mrs. Lanza said.

Likewise, there was also praise from soonto-be mom of three, Sami Caridi, who counted coffee on her thankful list.

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In Dongan Hills, meanwhile, a helpful and supportive family makes R Kristen and Andre Steidell most thankful this year.

“They say it takes a village to raise children and it’s true,” Mrs. Steidell explained. “My family is a great support system and we come together and help each other.”

She said her mom almost passed away two years ago, but is here today to share in her life.

“Thankfully with lots of prayers she is with us and it brought our family closer together,” she explained.

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“My two-year-old daughter is the light of everyone’s life and such a blessing,” Mrs. Steidell said of toddler Anna Sophia Steidell.

Family definitely ranked above and beyond for other Staten Island parents, like Antonietta Antonacci of Westerleigh.

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time,” she said.

Other parents are grateful for their civil servant spouses.

“I am grateful my husband served 20 years for the NYPD and returned safely home every night and is now retired,” Kristi DeVito-Gregotowicz of Annadale said.

“I am thankful for my family, all four of our children, and my amazing husband,” said Kaitlynn Delmar Murante of New Brighton.

“He works countless hours as a police officer and still makes time for us,” she added.

Meanwhile, older family generations were a close second among Staten Island parents’ most thankful things this year.

Kristie Wisniewski-Rothmund said she is most thankful and grateful for her 95-year-old grandmother of seven, who made her who she is today.

“We moved in with her when I was seven,” after her parents divorced, Mrs. Rothmund, a Westerleigh wife and mother recalled.

“My mom passed when I was 12. She raised me,” she explained, describing her younger self as “lazy.”

“She pushed me and when I went to nursing school I failed a class by 1 point, and I was so headstrong I didn’t want to go back,” she continued. “There was Gertrude pushing me,” she said. “When I look back, she was always there. She was the best listener and never judged what or who you talked about!”

Becoming parents was cause for others to count their blessings.

“I have personally been through a lot in the last five years,” said Gina Marie Desantis. “I’m so thankful I am able to work, get married, and most of all be a mother to my beautiful son,” she said. “As we prepare for our future, I pray God blesses us with a healthy baby, a safe place for my son to go to school every day, and for my family and friends to be healthy and happy,” the Dongan Hills resident said.

Christine Fiscardi-Lentinello of Huguenot feels fortunate for her 19-year marriage, her son, and Golden Doodle, Biscuit.

“To have a son is everything, being a Mom has taught me about unconditional love,” she said, even though “we argue about screen time!” she joked.

“They are my world,” Mrs. Lentinello said.

“I must add having my mom and being so close to her -- it’s all about love and cherishing our time together,” she explained. “The importance of family means so much to me,” Mrs. Lentinello added.

Friends topped the list for many parents, like Donna Lauser of Westerleigh.

“I am truly grateful for the amazing lifelong friends I have made, and the great memories I have by volunteering at my son’s school and also being a member of Rolling Thunder,

which raises money for veterans’ causes. I am surrounded by amazing people doing wonderful things for others,” the wife and mother of four said.

Meanwhile, after becoming a widow in 2015, Malina Ann Goodwin, moved with her two-year old son from Manhattan to Staten Island -- and values that as one of her most grateful moments.

“Friends I have here told me I needed Staten Island because it’s all about families, it’s greener and has more living space,” the New Springville resident recalled.

“It also put me on the path to meeting my true love,” she added, happy and excited for her upcoming Nov. 10 wedding. “He is the most wonderful man and best thing that happened to me and my son.”

Thoughts turned to health for other Staten Islanders, like Terry Fuimo of Oakwood.

“I am grateful for surviving a heart attack,” she said. “I get to be around to watch my beautiful granddaughters grow up.”

Besides her 8-year-old son, Joshua, Great Kills resident Donna Zucconi is also thankful for her health.

“I’m a single mom and he changed my world,” she said. “Not a day goes by I don’t thank God for such an amazing blessing.”

She said she is also thankful to her family who accepted her decision to be a single mom -- and love her son as much as she does.

“I’m thankful for my health, over the years I’ve watched too many friends battle various health issues. That makes you realized how truly blessed you are,” she said.

STATEN ISLAND PARENT THANKS OUR FAMILY OF FRIENDS FOR THEIR CHILD PHOTO SUBMISSIONS. A. Claudia and Antonio DeVito B. Charlye Burke C. Mackenzie Savarese D. Matthew Batista Santiago E. Christina Kenny and her finance Michael, and her children, Leland, left, and Layla, right F. Ethan Kiernan G. Madison D’Avino H. Tristan Billupsa I. Kristen Steidell and her “village” J. Kristen and Andre Steidell and their daughter Anna Sophia K. Rebecca Lanza of Annadale and her family L. Zackary and Adrianna Salinas M. Evelyn Adams N. Isabella Donniacuo O. Elliot He P. John Grieco Q. Paul Jakubowski III R. Rydel Ambio S. Madison and Gabriella Peragine

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Adina Frankel is an educator by passion and profession.

She is a licensed behavior analyst, and has worked in the special education field for over 10 years. She is co-owner of Mastermind Behavior Services and is committed to helping children with autism receive quality services in their natural home environment, where the effects of progress is appreciated by the entire family.

olidays are great. Think family.

Think friends. Think relaxing in the company of others who you love, but don’t get to spend enough time with.

The holidays give such a warm, comfortable feeling of being together, of connection and bonding, of reminiscence and nostalgia over hot dinner and home-baked desserts.

But holidays also can come with worries about how things will go for your loved one with autism. Sometimes it’s about how it will work out in Grandma’s house, where there are lots of delicate knick-knacks around, or whether Uncle Dan will tolerate your child’s obsession with turning on and off the lights, or how it will work out when your child can’t handle the noise or the food or the unfamiliar bathroom.

Here are some tips that might help with your planning for the upcoming holidays.

It sounds pretty obvious, but first and most importantly is to plan ahead. You know your child better than anyone (although others might think they know best!), and you will know what your child’s triggers might be. If you are worried, try to pinpoint when and why your child will have a hard time. Once you figure out what the problem may be, you can make your holiday arrangements with it in mind. Knowing what the problems may be won’t solve them, but it will give you the clarity of working with those triggers.

Try to set realistic goals. If your child needs his sleep, plan for a morning gathering.

If loud noises set him off, try to arrange a quieter party, or host in your home, so that

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you can keep things the way he likes. Keeping in mind what has worked in the past will keep your plans realistic and practical for your family.

Bring along things that are comfortable and familiar to your child. A favorite blanket, a light-up spin toy that he loves, a familiar pillow or teddy, can make transitions that much simpler. A familiar item in an unfamiliar place can go a long way.

If at all possible, prepare your hosts. Hosts can be overwhelmed, since not everyone knows how to deal with your child’s specific differences. Knowing ahead of time about your child’s preferences or dislikes can be a simple way for your host to set the environment for success. If your host can arrange for a room in the house to be available for your child, it can ease the way when he needs a break from the noise, the crowd, or simply to take a nap.

When the going is rough, try to let go. Let go of the perfect picture -- the perfect-home-perfect-mother-perfect-child image. It’s hard, but important all the same.

Allow your child to have more snacks, if it makes it easier for you (in the moment!). Allow for more TV time, if it will help you be the host this year. Allow for later bedtime, if the house is calm and you just want those few minutes for yourself. Sometimes, allowing the imperfection to happen, the changes in rules and routines of your home, can help you get through the morning or the cooking or the visiting.

Don’t forget to take care of yourself! As a parent of a child with autism, you give 100% of yourself to your child every day, and especially during the holiday season. See if you can find the time to recharge your batteries, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Drink a coffee alone while reading the morning paper. Go for a short jog in the neighborhood. Make a phone call to a friend that you wish you’d speak to more often.

Arrange for a sitter to come, and go out with your spouse for a drive, or find a relative who would be willing to take your child out for a walk...

Just one last thing… Even with all the planning you may do, it may not turn out just the way you’d like for it to. You may need to leave early, turn off the music, or excuse yourself to take care of your loved one. You might be disappointed, embarrassed, angry at this turn of events -- and it’s completely normal for you to feel that way! Tell yourself that this is short-term, that you’re working hard now so that down the road it will be easier, better, and that your child will grow and learn and develop into an adult, with a productive life.

In our December issue we will feature a list of holiday events for children with special needs, as well as roundups of brunch with Santa, events, holiday shows, Christmas tree and menorah lightings, festivals, and more holiday fun on (and off) the Island!

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HOLIDAY FAIRS NOVEMBER 2 Eger Scandinavian Fair 140 Meisner Avenue 718-989-3125 9am-4pm

Our Lady Queen of Peace Christmas Fair 22 Steele Ave. 718-351-0370 10am-6pm

St. Alban’s Holiday Fair 76 St. Alban’s Place 718-984-7756 10am-8pm

NOVEMBER 23 Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare at Immanuel Union Church 693 Jewett Ave. 718-948-5623 10am-4pm

NOVEMBER 8 The Church of St. Andrew 4 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-351-0900 10am-6pm NOVEMBER 9 The Church of St. Andrew 4 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-351-0900 11am-6:30pm NOVEMBER 16 Holy Child Preschool Christmas Fair 4747 Amboy Road 718-356-5159 9:30am-5pm Zion Lutheran Church Holiday Fair 505 Watchogue Road 718-981-3151 10am-3pm Staten Island Technical HS Holiday Fair 485 Clawson St. 718-667-3222 12-6pm

St. Adalbert Holiday Fair 355 Morningstar Rd. 718-442-2020 10am-6pm Alice Austen House Holiday Fair 2 Hylan Boulevard 718-816-4506 11am-5pm NOVEMBER 24 Alice Austen House Holiday Fair 2 Hylan Boulevard 718-816-4506 11am-5pm Holiday Fair at Knights of Columbus 397 Clarke Ave. 9:30am-4pm DECEMBER 1 Holy Rosary Holiday Fair 100 Jerome Avenue 718-447-1195 9am-4pm

DECEMBER 3 Order Sons of Italy in America Holiday Shopping Fair at Hemsley Hall 4 Arthur Kill Rd. capodanno212@gmail.com 5:30-9:30pm

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LIPM Jolly Holy Fair at Unitarian Church of Staten Island 312 Fillmore Street 718-447-2204 10am

DECEMBER 5 St. Teresa School 1632 Victory Blvd.

718-448-9650 8am-3pm

Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare 693 Jewett Ave (Immanual Union Church) 718-948-5623 10am-4pm

P.S. 53 Holly Jolly Holiday Vendor Fair 330 Durant Ave. 718-987-8020 6-8pm

Staten Island Technical HS Holiday Fair 485 Clawson St. 718-667-3222 10am-4pm

DECEMBER 6 P.S. 53 Holly Jolly Holiday Vendor Fair 330 Durant Ave. 718-987-8020 8am-1:30pm

Trinity Lutheran Church Stapleton Fair 309 St Paul’s Avenue 718-447-0526 9am-2pm

DECEMBER 7 St. Christopher School Christmas Fair 15 Lisbon Place 718-356-0452 12am-6pm St. Teresa School 1632 Victory Blvd.

718-448-9650 8am-3pm 12-7pm

DECEMBER 8 St. Teresa School 1632 Victory Blvd.

718-448-9650 10am-3pm Holiday Shopping at the Hilton 1100 South Avenue vinevendornetwork.org 10am-4:30pm

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONIES NEXT MONTH DECEMBER 14 St. Rita School Christmas Fair 30 Wellbrook Ave. 718-761-2504 12-6pm South Shore Toddler Academy Holiday Fair 11 Sampson Ave. 718-356-3563 10am-2pm DECEMBER 15 St. Rita School Christmas Fair 30 Wellbrook Ave. 718-761-2504 9am-3pm

CUT-YOUR-OWN CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS Ann Allen Tree Farm

114 Daum Road Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-786-9277

Bear Swamp Farm 81 Otterhole Road Milford, NJ 07480 973-697-2541

Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm

35 Orchardside Drive Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-799-1855

Bullock Farms

83 Emleys Hill Road Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 609-758-8726

Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Farm

231 Adamic Hill Road Milford, NJ 08848 908-995-4365

Cherryville Farms

352 Quakertown Road Pittstown, NJ 08867 908-806-4580

Fairview Farm Christmas Trees

91 East Mill Road Long Valley, NJ 07853 262-325-6693

Giamarese Farm

155 Fresh Ponds Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-821-9494

Habiak Farms

Meadow View Farms

The Evergreen Farm

Keris Tree Farm

Patterson Greenhouses

Westhaven Farm Inc.

315 Deans Rhode Hall Rd. South Brunswick, NJ 08810 732-287-2737

60 Birdsall Road Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-7181

848 Route 524 Allentown, NJ 08501 609-259-0720

636 Adelphia Road Freehold, NJ 07728 732-431-5271

Lantier Tree Farm

50 S New Prospect Road Jackson Township, NJ 08752 732-370-8733

163 Dey Grove Road Englishtown, NJ 08831 732-446-9799

McLaughlin Tree Farm 1312 Old York Road Robbinsville, NJ 08691 609-259-8122

Picea Acres

Simonson Farms

118-260 Dey Road Cranbury, NJ 08560 609-730-1110

4 Bass Lane Lebanon, NJ 08833 908-236-9550

725 Route 524 Allentown, NJ 08501 609-259-2186

Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm

249 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ 07823 908-475-4508

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FROM STATEN ISLAND TO IRELAND, THE EMERALD ISLE

BY MICHAEL REILLY

NYS Assemblyman, previous District 31 Community Education Council President and former New York City Police Department Lieutenant.

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n September, Mary and I took our first trip across the Atlantic. We traveled to Ireland with the New York State American – Irish Legislators Society.

The American – Irish Legislators Society is a bi-partisan organization of members of the New York State Legislature, committed to promoting awareness of Irish culture, ties between Ireland and New York, and fellowship among legislators of Irish decent or with an interest in Ireland or the American – Irish community. The society supports many Irish cultural organizations and initiatives.

The forty-four member delegation consisting of legislators, friends and family was led by society President, Assemblyman Michael Cusick. We were joined by fellow society members including Staten Island legislators, Senator Diane Savino and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis.

The 6 hour flight on Aer Lingus from JFK airport brought us to the Republic of Ireland capital city of Dublin on Thursday September 19th. We arrived at 8am, which is 5 hours ahead of New York time. We boarded our tour bus and hit the streets of Dublin, which began with the city’s main thoroughfare O’Connell Street, filled with statues. We visited the General Post Office, which served as headquarters for the Uprising Leaders during the “Easter Rising of 1916.” The beginning of the effort to establish a free Ireland from British rule.

The panoramic tour took us by St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College, home of the famous “Book of Kells.” We visited EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, which depicted the influence the Irish had around the world. During our stay in Dublin we had the opportunity to dine with several members of the government including the Lord Mayors of Wexford and Dublin.

We had the honor of being hosted by the President of Ireland, Michael Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain (equivalent to the United States White House). The architecture and landscape was magnificent.

After 2 nights in Dublin we boarded the bus to travel to Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, which remains part of the British United Kingdom. We went from using the Euro currency to the British pound.

Our first stop in Northern Ireland was St. Patrick’s Centre, located in the town of Downpatrick. We heard the story of St. Patrick, who was kidnapped at a young age and brought to Ireland as a slave.

After escaping he eventually returned to Ireland, bringing the teachings of Catholicism to Ireland.

Our stay in Belfast centered on the history of the “Troubles,” the conflict between the Catholics who are striving for a united Ireland and the Protestants, who are loyal to the British United Kingdom. The 6 counties of Northern Ireland remain a British territory. The “Good Friday Agreement” signed on April 10, 1998, calmed tensions and reduced the violence that rattled Belfast for decades. The Europa Hotel in Belfast, which hosts dignitaries from around the world, was the site of 36 bombings during the “Troubles.” Mary and I took the “Black Car Tour,” which took us through the Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods, which are lined with murals and divided by the “Peace Wall.”

While in Belfast, we joined former Lord Mayor Mairtin O’Muiller for a visit to the James Connolly Centre, where we learned about the Irish Civil Rights movement and a tour of City Hall. This was capped off with a dinner with the current Lord Mayor of Belfast, John Finucane.

After 3 nights in Belfast we headed to Galway with a wonderful scenic view of the Irish countryside, lined with the greenest grass and trees, sheep, cows and horses. We stopped at Derry to tour the Free Derry Museum which depicted the history of “Bloody Sunday,” the murder of Irish protesters by the British military.

Along the way to Galway we joined dignitaries at Knock Airport for a tour of the newest hub in western Ireland. The American – Irish Legislators Society is exploring and advocating to bring direct flights to and from New York and Mayo.

As we arrived in Galway we were overcome by the enchanting stone walls and cobbled streets. The River Corrib, which ran alongside our hotel was majestic and soothing. The city center had shops that were refurbished castles. During our stay in the magnificent city we visited the Claregalway Castle for a tour and dinner. A remarkable experience!

With 2 nights in Galway we then headed to our last destination of Cork. During our travel to Cork we stopped along the Clare coast at the “Cliffs of Moher.” The Cliffs provide an amazing view from “O’Briens Tower,” a round stone tower above the Atlantic Ocean.

Our delegation arrived in Cork for our final night with a visit at the University College Cork. The New York State Legislature has a special relationship with UCC, as we host an internship in Albany for their students studying government and political science.

A wonderful venture that continues the partnership between New York State and Ireland.

On our final day we were greeted by a fabulous rainbow as we arrived at Shannon Airport for our Aer Lingus flight back to New York’s JFK Airport.

A fitting send-off from the Emerald Isle!

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TAKING HIS (SLAP) SHOT IN PRO HOCKEY

BY JOE LOVERDE

A local sportswriter and coach for youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years. Read more sports advice at siparent.com/goodsports

J

oe Gambardella says he’s living the dream.

“I’m truly blessed to be able to play hockey for a living,” the lifelong Eltingville resident told me recently.

The 25-year-old left wing just started his third season playing for the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League. Last season, he was called up by the Edmonton Oilers on New Year’s Eve and played in 15 games with the National Hockey League club.

Considering you can count on one hand the number of Staten Islanders to play in the NHL, it’s quite an accomplishment.

“I never really saw myself playing in the NHL,” Gambardella said. “I was hoping to get a college education out of playing hockey.”

Indeed, hockey eventually brought him to the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, where he majored in business and played on the hockey team. He had his resume ready to send out during his senior year, but “at the end of the season a few NHL teams came knocking on my door,” he said. Gambardella chose to sign a free-agent agreement with the Oilers and headed for Bakersfield.

The California team may be nearly 3,000 miles from home, but that’s nothing compared to the road he’s traveled to reach this point in his life. And he is grateful for the sacrifices made by his parents, Robert and Roe, to help him get there.

“Hockey is the most expensive sport and I credit my parents for making the sacrifices that gave me the best opportunity to succeed,” Gambardella said.

Gambardella said his dad was “a great overall athlete,” but excelled in body building and is a former Mr. Brooklyn. Robert exposed Joe’s older brother, Rob Jr., to the usual sports as a kid, but hockey gave him the biggest kick. Joe got started on skates when he was old enough thanks to his dad and brother, and then younger brother, Chris, also fell in love with the sport.

“At one point,” Joe said, “all three of us were playing travel hockey, and that lasted 10-11 years. It was very hectic for my parents, who often found themselves trying to be several places at the same time.”

Joe starred in hockey at Monsignor Farrell High School, but opted to skip his senior year of high school hockey to play junior hockey with the New Jersey Rockets. Next he headed to Iowa to hook up with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League, the top junior league sanctioned by USA Hockey.

That led him to UMass-Lowell and, ultimately, professional hockey. “I’m a lucky guy,” he said.

He said he’s also lucky to be engaged to Jenna Kenny, whom he met serendipitously while working with her younger brother at the Staten Island Skating Pavilion. And with a July 2020 wedding planned, Gambardella is looking ahead to the possibility he will follow in his mom and dad’s footsteps as a hockey parent.

“I’d get them on skates early and see if they like it,” Gambardella said of his own children.

“But whether they like it or not, I want them to enjoy their childhood and have the opportunity to play multiple sports. Whatever they choose to play.”

If hockey ends up being their sport of choice, Gambardella said he would encourage them to start playing in house leagues and, if they continue to grow in the sport, move on to a travel team.

Gambardella already works with young athletes at the behest of Jenna, who suggested he start a hockey performance company that does camps, clinics and private lessons at Protec Ponds Ice Center in Somerset, New Jersey, going on four years.

“Today, a lot of people believe you should be on the ice 12 months a year,” Gambardella said. But “I tell kids to do whatever they want as long as they stay active.”

As for his own hockey plans, Gambardella will continue for now to toil on the West Coast and wait for his next call-up to the Oilers.

“You can’t rely on expectations,” Gambardella said. “You have to play the cards you’re dealt. I just show up at the rink every day ready to go out and work hard to get better.”

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300 events in Staten Island! There’s something for everyone, every

FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS: UNICORN AND DRAGON CROWNS

November 2 • 1-3pm SI Children’s Museum | 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org Use your artistic skills to get one step closer to becoming the unicorn or dragon you were always meant to be.

Make your own unicorn or dragon crown from recycled materials, found objects, and magic of course. Registration recommended.

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November 10 • 12pm St. George Theatre | 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 stgeorgetheatre.com In Angelina Ballerina The Musical, Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy! Meet and greet with the performers in the lobby after the performance.

November 23 • 2-4pm The Great Hall at Snug Harbor | 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 snug-harbor.org Build your own lantern in the style of the Lunar New Year!

The New York Winter Lantern Festival has come to Snug Harbor, and we want you to learn why lanterns play such an important role in Chinese celebrations. Working with basic materials, you will build a lantern from scratch to light up your holiday. Participants in this workshop must be ages 6+.

FAMILY LITERACY DAY

November 9 • 10am-2pm P.S. 68 1625 Forest Ave sireading.org Crafts, music, and a free book for each child! Presented by the Staten Island Reading Association.

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LIPM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES FEATURING THE CRAYONS’ CHRISTMAS Barnes & Noble 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-355-6033 11am • Free • All ages

TECH ZONE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1pm • Free • Ages 7-12

BABY LAPSIT New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

CINEMA SATURDAY Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages

PRESCHOOL OPEN PLAY Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

NYC PARKS PLAY MOBILE AT TOMPKINSVILLE PARK Tompkinsville Park Victory Blvd. & Bay Street 718-667-3545 12pm • Free • All ages

BSA TROOP 37 PANCAKE BREAKFAST & RAFFLE BASKET BASH Conran Hall 1634 Victory Boulevard scouting.org 8am • $7 • All ages

PRESCHOOL STORY & CRAFT Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

STORYTIME PLAYSPACE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11:15am • Free • All ages

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

NYRR OPEN RUN Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

TODDLER TIME New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1-2.5

LEGO HOUR Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12

TODDLER STORYTIME Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 TODDLER TIME! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

MONDAY MIX UP Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12

November 3 – Daylight Saving Time Ends November 3 – Election Day November 11 – Veterans Day

MATTY PALOOZA FALL FESTIVAL Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace mattsmemorialfoundation.org 12pm • Pricing online • All ages

FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS: UNICORN & DRAGON CROWNS SI Children’s Museum SAINT GEORGE GREENMARKET 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages COLOR LOUNGE South Beach Library DIY KIDS WORKSHOP – 25 Robin Rd AMERICAN EAGLE 718-816-5834 Home Depot 1pm • Free • All ages All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops 9am • Free • All ages

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

TODDLER OPEN PLAY Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

BABY SPACE Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

KIDZCOOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

WII LOVE GAMING Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

TODDLER STORY & CRAFT Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

DIY STORYTIME FLANNEL BOARD WORKSHOP Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 12pm • Free • All ages

GAME DAY! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • All ages

SUGAR SKULL MASK MAKING South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

BABY & ME STORYTIME FEATURING ELMO Barnes & Noble 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-355-6033 11am • Free • All ages 3D ART DAY AT THE MUSEUM: SCULPT & SHAPE SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages FAMILY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • All ages

TEDDY & ME TIME New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages HOMEWORK HELP Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 5-12 FREE PARENTS & FAMILY SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

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M.O.P.S. MEETING (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS)

TODDLER STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months TODDLER TIME South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 OPEN PLAY: TODDLERS South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3 SPECIAL ART WORKSHOP: CAST YOUR VOTE! SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages DRAWING CLUB Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:15pm • Free • Ages 5-12 TWEEN TUESDAYS New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens TEEN INK PAINTING South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18 LITERACYINC: STORY HOUR Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages GAME ON! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 SCARED STRAIGHT: WARNINGS ABOUT ADDICTION Our Lady Star of the Sea 5411 Amboy Rd. 646-404-0637 7pm • Free • Ages 12+

International Christian Center 1501 Richmond Ave. 718-494-5433

Encouraging and equipping mothers of preschoolers to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders. For more information please contact the office at the number above. Childcare is available.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

TOT’S COOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 INFANT LAPSIT STORYTIME Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months BABY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months ITTY BITTY STORYTIME Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-3 2D ART DAY SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages POCO A POCO: SPANISH LANGUAGE PLAYGROUP SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free • Ages 2-8 CRAFTY STORYTIME Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:15pm • Free • Ages 3-12 WEDNESDAY STEAMDAY Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11

LEGO CLUB Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 8-14 FAMILY STORYTIME/ READ ALOUD New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ HOMEWORK HELP Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 5-12

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

GREENBELT PEEPERS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

WEEKEND ART STUDIO SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages 3D ART DAY SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages CLOSEKNIT Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages YOUTH TECH CLUB Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8+ FAMILY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • All ages STEAMTASTIC Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 8-12 GAME ON THURSDAYS Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4:30pm • Free • Ages 8+

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

PRESCHOOL OPEN PLAY Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 BABY LAPSIT New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 STORYTIME PLAYSPACE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue TREE TOTS 212-621-0690 Greenbelt Nature Center 11:15am • Free • All ages 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 GAME DAY! 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road TODDLER STORY TIME 718-816-5834 Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2pm • Free • All ages 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 KIDZCOOK 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace BABY LAPSIT 718-273-2060 South Beach Library 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-2

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LIPM WII LOVE GAMING Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

CRANBERRY FESTIVAL

Bethel United Methodist Church 7033 Amboy Road 718-984-1277 bethelumcsi.com

CRANBERRY FESTIVAL Bethel United Methodist Church 7033 Amboy Road 718-984-1277 4pm • Free • All ages

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

SAINT GEORGE GREENMARKET St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages

Attend the famous annual cranberry festival! Friday night turkey dinner plus cranberry pancake breakfast. There will be a flea market with craft vendors, live music, plus a variety of cranberry baked goods!

CRANBERRY FESTIVAL Bethel United Methodist Church 7033 Amboy Road 718-984-1277 8am • Free • All ages FAMILY LITERACY DAY P.S. 68 1625 Forest Ave. sireading.org 10am • Free • All ages CINEMA SATURDAY Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages SENSORY STORYTIME Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages NYC PARKS PLAY MOBILE AT TOMPKINSVILLE PARK Tompkinsville Park Victory Blvd. & Bay Street 718-667-3545 12pm • Free • All ages VINTAGE CAMERA DAY Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd.

718-816-4506 12pm • Free • All ages RADIO WAVES SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages ARTS, CULTURE & FUN: MEASURE FOR MEASURE Faber Park Kill Van Kull & Faber Street 718-390-8023 12:30pm • Free • All ages WEEKEND ART STUDIO SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

FREE PARENTS & FAMILY SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

TOT TIME TUESDAYS Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 BABY AND TODDLER PLAYTIME Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4

COLOR LOUNGE South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages TREASURE HUNT Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 2pm • Free • Ages 8+ AUTUMN SKIES – CREATE A CLOUD FINDER Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 2pm • Free/must register • Ages 7+ MOVIE MATINEE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3pm • Free • All ages GAME ON! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

NYRR OPEN RUN Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

ANGELINA BALLERINA St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 12pm • Pricing online • Ages 2-7 WEEKEND ART STUDIO SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

3D ART DAY AT THE MUSEUM: SCULPT & SHAPE SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages THE 2020 CENSUS SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages FAMILY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • All ages

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

COOL SCHOOL HOLIDAY SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free • All ages

STATEN ISLAND HISTORY WITH HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free • All ages TODDLER TIME South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 BABY SPACE Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

TODDLER STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months TODDLER TIME South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 OPEN PLAY: TODDLERS South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3 KIDS INTRO TO COMPUTERS Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3pm • Free • Ages 7-12 TWEEN TUESDAYS New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens LITERACYINC: STORY HOUR Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages GAME ON! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

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TOT’S COOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4

SPECIAL ART WORKSHOP: CAST YOUR VOTE!

INFANT LAPSIT STORYTIME Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months BABY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org

Create custom “I Voted” buttons and cast your vote in a special Museum election.

POCO A POCO: SPANISH LANGUAGE PLAYGROUP SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free • Ages 2-8 WEDNESDAY STEAMDAY Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 LEGO CLUB Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 8-14 FAMILY STORYTIME/ READ ALOUD New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ ANTI-BULLY SUPPORT WORKSHOP Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 584 Bloomingdale Road 646-765-6531 4:30pm • Free • All ages HOMEWORK HELP Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 5-12 THE GREAT BIG STATEN ISLAND CHALLAH BAKE The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue 718-635-0119 7:30pm • $15 • All ages

STORYTIME PLAYSPACE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11:15am • Free • All ages GAME DAY! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • All ages KIDZCOOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

ITTY BITTY STORYTIME Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-3 2D ART DAY SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

PRESCHOOL OPEN PLAY Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

GREENBELT PEEPERS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 TREE TOTS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 TODDLER STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months BABY LAPSIT South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-2 3D ART DAY SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB CSI Tech Incubator 60 Bay Street, Suite 902 646-766-9554 3:30pm • Free • Grades 9-12 THANKSGIVING TWEEN CRAFT Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8-13

YOUTH TECH CLUB Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8+ FAMILY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • All ages PUZZLE HOUR Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 GAME ON THURSDAYS Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4:30pm • Free • Ages 8+ ANTI-BULLY SUPPORT WORKSHOP Projectivity 1953 Richmond Terrace 646-765-6531 5pm • Free • All ages NELLIE BLY: AROUND THE WORLD IN 72 DAYS Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 7pm • $5 • All ages

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

PRESCHOOL STORY & CRAFT Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 BABY LAPSIT New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

WII LOVE GAMING Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 FUN FRIDAY Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ LEGO HOUR Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

SAINT GEORGE GREENMARKET St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages CINEMA SATURDAY Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages TODDLER SING ‘N SHAKE DANCE PARTY Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months SENSORY PLAYDATE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11:15am • Free • Ages 2-4 AUTUMN LEAVES HIKE Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11:30am • Free/register • Ages 4-8

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LIPM THE SATURDAY MORNING READ ALOUD Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:30am • Free • Ages 4+ NYC PARKS PLAY MOBILE AT TOMPKINSVILLE PARK Tompkinsville Park Victory Blvd. & Bay Street 718-667-3545 12pm • Free • All ages WEEKEND ART STUDIO SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages TREE ID HIKES Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 8+ CRAZY QUILT STOCKING Fort Wadsworth Mont Sec House 112 A Mont Sec House 718-354-4606 1pm • Free • All ages COLOR LOUNGE South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages GET CRAFTY Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1pm • Free • Ages 6-12

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

NYRR OPEN RUN Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

WEEKEND ART STUDIO SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages 3D ART DAY AT THE MUSEUM: SCULPT & SHAPE SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

BSA TROOP 37 PANCAKE BREAKFAST & RAFFLE BASKET BASH

Sunday, November 3, 2019 8:00am to 1:00pm Conran Hall – St. Teresa’s Gym 1634 Victory Boulevard

All are welcome! All You Care to Eat–serving pancakes, sausage, pastry, coffee, tea and juice. Fantastic raffle prizes include TV, gift baskets, gift certificates, basket of cheer, spa baskets, camping equipment, sporting gifts, lotto bucket, 50/50 and much more. Raffle tickets sold separately. This event will support funding for summer camp program and program activities for Troop 37 throughout the year. $7.00 entrance fee or $5.00 with flyer. Mystery Prize raffle ticket with admission.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

TODDLER STORY & CRAFT Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

INTO THE WILD STORIES & CRAFT New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages

TODDLER STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months TODDLER TIME South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 OPEN PLAY: TODDLERS South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3 DRAWING CLUB Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:15pm • Free • Ages 5-12 THANKSGIVING CRAFT Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-7 WILDLIFE AT THE LIBRARY Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8+

TODDLER OPEN PLAY Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

HOMEWORK HELP Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 5-12

TODDLER STORYTIME WITH POLICE OFFICERS LOUISE & TAMMY Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

FREE PARENTS & FAMILY SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr LITERACYINC: STORY HOUR Stapleton Library 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 132 Canal Street 7pm • Free • All ages 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages PAJAMA STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES FEATURING GOOD GAME ON! NIGHT, LITTLE BLUE TRUCK Mariners Harbor Library Barnes & Noble 206 South Avenue 2655 Richmond Avenue 212-621-0690 718-355-6033 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 7pm • Free • All ages

TODDLER TIME South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 TODDLER TIME! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4 OPEN PLAY: TODDLERS South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3

SEA SHANTY SESSION Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

BABY SPACE Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

FAMILY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • All ages

MONDAY MIX UP Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

TOT TIME TUESDAYS Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 PRESCHOOL PICASSOS — RIPPED PAPER MOSAICS Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

TWEEN TUESDAYS New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 FOREST ECOLOGY FORUM College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd.

718-351-3450 7pm • Free • All ages

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

TOT’S COOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

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THANKSGIVING STORY

BABY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months ITTY BITTY STORYTIME Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-3 2D ART DAY SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages POCO A POCO: SPANISH LANGUAGE PLAYGROUP SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free • Ages 2-8 CRAFTY STORYTIME Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:15pm • Free • Ages 3-12 WEDNESDAY STEAMDAY Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 LEGO CLUB Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 8-14 FAMILY STORYTIME/ READ ALOUD New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ HOMEWORK HELP Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 5-12 NYC LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 5:30pm • Pricing online • All ages CON EDISON FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6:30pm • Free/register • Ages 8-10

Saturday, November 23 • 10am Fort Wadsworth Mont Sec House 112 A Mont Sec House 718-354-4606 www.nps.gov/gate Parents and young children are invited to join a ranger in the Victorian parlour at Mont Sec House to listen to a Victorian Thanksgiving story. Complete your visit with a craft to take home. For information call 718- 354-4500 or email Diane_Wulff@nps.gov.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

GREENBELT PEEPERS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 TREE TOTS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 SENSORY CAFE Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 TODDLER STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months BABY LAPSIT South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-2

YOUTH TECH CLUB Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8+ FAMILY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • All ages SAGE STORY TIME SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages CRAFTY COOKING Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 7-12 GAME ON THURSDAYS Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4:30pm • Free • Ages 8+ NYC LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 5:30pm • Pricing online • All ages

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

STORYTIME PLAYSPACE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11:15am • Free • All ages GAME DAY! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2pm • Free • All ages KIDZCOOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages WII LOVE GAMING Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 NYC LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 5:30pm • Pricing online • All ages

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

SAINT GEORGE GREENMARKET St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages THANKSGIVING STORY AT MONT SEC HOUSE Fort Wadsworth 112 A Mont Sec House 718-354-4606 10am • Free • All ages STATEN ISLAND COUNCIL FOR ANIMAL WELFARE HOLIDAY FAIR Immanuel Union Church 693 Jewett Avenue 718-448-1584 10am • Free • All ages FALL FLAT 5K Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 10am • Pricing online • All ages SUPER SCIENCE: THE HIDDEN WORLD OF GASES Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • Free w/admission • Ages 6-12

3D ART DAY SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

PRESCHOOL OPEN PLAY Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

CINEMA SATURDAY Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages

GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB CSI Tech Incubator 60 Bay Street, Suite 902 646-766-9554 3:30pm • Free • Grades 9-12

BABY LAPSIT New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

NYC PARKS PLAY MOBILE AT TOMPKINSVILLE PARK Tompkinsville Park Victory Blvd. & Bay Street 718-667-3545 12pm • Free • All ages

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LIPM WEEKEND ART STUDIO SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages COLOR LOUNGE South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages POETRY AND PROSE WITH STATEN ISLAND OUTLOUD Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-907-0709 2pm • Free • All ages

TODDLER TIME South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

ART IN THE PARK: RECYCLED AND REPURPOSED

November 30 • 11am Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W. nysparks.com

OPEN PLAY: TODDLERS South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Make gifts and keepsakes out of recycled materials! Bring clean bottles, cans, old shoes, hangers, CDs, or anything else that you would like to repurpose. All ages welcome. RSVP by calling 718-605-3970 x201.

KIDS INTRO TO COMPUTERS Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3pm • Free • Ages 7-12

LANTERN MAKING FOR FAMILIES The Great Hall at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2pm • $10 • Ages 6+ MOVIE MATINEE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3pm • Free • All ages GAME ON! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 NYC LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 5:30pm • Pricing online • All ages STARGAZING IN GREAT KILLS Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8pm • Free • All ages

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

TWEEN TUESDAYS New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens FAMILY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • All ages

HOMEWORK HELP Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 5-12

NYC LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 5:30pm • Pricing online • All ages

MAD SCIENTIST MONDAYS New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • All ages

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

PANCAKES IN PAJAMAS Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 TODDLER TIME South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

NYRR OPEN RUN Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

TODDLER TIME! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

ARTS & CRAFTS Miller Field Ranger Station New Dorp Lane & Cedrar Grove Ave. 718-354-4606 10am • Free • All ages

OPEN PLAY: TODDLERS South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-3

WEEKEND ART STUDIO SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

BABY SPACE Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

3D ART DAY AT THE MUSEUM: SCULPT & SHAPE SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

MONDAY MIX UP Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12

LITERACYINC: STORY HOUR Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages GAME ON! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

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KIDS OPEN LAB Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3:30pm • Free • Ages7+

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TOT’S COOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4

TOT TIME TUESDAYS Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

INFANT LAPSIT STORYTIME Great Kills Library TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM 56 Giffords Lane SI Children’s Museum 718-984-6670 1000 Richmond Terrace 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 BABY STORY TIME Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library BABY AND TODDLER PLAYTIME 2550 Victory Blvd Great Kills Library 718-494-1642 56 Giffords Lane 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 2D ART DAY SI Children’s Museum TODDLER STORY TIME 1000 Richmond Terrace Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-273-2060 2550 Victory Blvd 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

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events & news POCO A POCO: SPANISH LANGUAGE PLAYGROUP SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free • Ages 2-8 CRAFTY STORYTIME Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:15pm • Free • Ages 3-12 WEDNESDAY STEAMDAY Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 LEGO CLUB Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 8-14 FAMILY STORYTIME/ READ ALOUD New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ HOMEWORK HELP Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 5-12 NYC LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 5:30pm • Pricing online • All ages

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GREENBELT PEEPERS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4 TREE TOTS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

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Tuesday, November 5 • 7pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Our Lady Star of the Sea O’Mara Hall 5411 Amboy Rd. 3D ART DAY AT THE MUSEUM: SCULPT & SHAPE 646-404-0637 SI Children’s Museum addictionangelrn.com This is an event for parents/caregivers, young adults and kids 12+ in Staten Island. Hear from friends and family members who have lost a loved one to addiction, Staten Islanders sharing their stories of recovery, as well as professionals, health care providers, and law enforcement offering tips and insight on substance abuse. Call Alicia Palermo Reddy at 646-404-0637 for more information.

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16TH ANNUAL DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HIKE Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10am • Free/must register • Ages 10+ BABY LAPSIT New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 STORYTIME PLAYSPACE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11:15am • Free • All ages KIDZCOOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages KIDZCOOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages ROCK-A-SILLY BAND WITH MR. PATRICK Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:30pm • Free • All ages

3D ART DAY SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages GAME DAY! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road NYC LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019 718-816-5834 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 2pm • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 5:30pm • Pricing online • All ages

KIDZCOOK SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages WII LOVE GAMING Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 LEGO HOUR Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 NYC LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 5:30pm • Pricing online • All ages

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FREE PARENTS & FAMILY SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

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TOT TIME TUESDAYS Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4

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GREENBELT PEEPERS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

SAINT GEORGE GREENMARKET St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages

TOT’S TIME AT THE MUSEUM SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 plus admission • Ages 2-4

ART IN THE PARK: RECYCLED AND REPURPOSED Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 11am • Free • All ages

TREE TOTS Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

COLOR LOUNGE South Beach Library 25 Robin Rd 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages TECH ZONE Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1pm • Free • Ages 7-12

CLOSEKNIT Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

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Question: My third grader is not consistently what I would call a good speller. She will get a word right on a spelling test and then misspell it a few days later on an assignment. Is there any way to improve her spelling? – For Improvement Answer: Your first step is to determine the severity of your child’s spelling problems. It may not be as serious as you believe.

Talk to the child’s teacher and find out if she is spelling most words correctly or not and if the teacher believes the child has a spelling problem.

Of course, a spelling problem could be serious and caused by a learning disability.

In that case, testing would need to be done.

Nevertheless, whether it is a learning disability, or the child simply has not learned a satisfactory way to spell words, here is a good way for children to tackle and remember how to spell the words on spelling lists.

When your child brings home the weekly list, you should have her write the words on the list as you call them out. Then she should correct what she has written against the spelling list and write down any words that she misspelled opposite the misspelling. Then

immediately quiz her again using only the words that she has misspelled – limiting this number to no more than 10 words. If she misspells any words this time, the correct spelling is written again. Repeat these steps until all misspelled words are spelled correctly. Do this every day until the night before the test when you test her over all the words, and she corrects any mistakes.

Next for a few weeks, add to her new spelling list a few of the words that she has frequently misspelled when you tested her earlier. What you have done is repeatedly had her spell the words so she should remember them.

Question: It seems like an ever-ending argument whether all their media usage helps or hurts kids. What are some arguments on the positive side? – Help Answer: Children today are surrounded by technology. Homes have screens in almost every room of the house - television screens, computer screens, tablets and smartphones too!

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A positive argument for children using devices is that they will be using them in school starting as early as pre-school. Thus, children who are not comfortable on different devices will be at a disadvantage. Children in school are also taking their standardized tests on computers, and children in the upper grades who do not have good keyboarding skills will definitely be at a disadvantage when typing a timed essay on the computer.

Schools vary on the amount of technology that is used in the classrooms. Some schools are becoming paperless and children do everything from reading their textbooks to completing homework assignments on a device. Young children today mostly prefer tablets to even television.

On the other hand, many educators feel that children who stare into a screen too long totally lose their ability to interact or even to interpret social cues around them.

Plus, doctors feel that children tend to pick up weight because they are inactive when they are on a device, and psychologists even feel that children’s brains can be rewired due to spending too much time on devices.

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The best way for children to learn to develop number concepts is by having them handle everyday objects in your home.

They should begin by sorting items, then order them in some way (smallest to largest). Next, children should be exposed to rote counting to learn the names of the numbers. The final step is one-to-one matching (putting a cup with a saucer). Here are a few ideas to help you get started: Sorting: Have your children sort laundry items into piles according to ownership. Socks are excellent for sorting into color and size.

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Christmas Tree Lighting........................... 35 Showplace Entertainment Center............. 13

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