February 28, 2024 North Babylon

Antipasto (Choose one)

• Traditional Antipasto Platter

• Mozzarella Caprese Platter

• All Natural Hormone

Free Stuffed Pork Roast

Main Course* (Choose one)

Easter DinnerGourmet

• USDA Prime Stuffed Flank Steak Roast

• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham

*4-5lb. avg. All meat comes raw, must be cooked.

Vegetable (Choose two quarter trays)

• Sauteéd Broccoli Garlic & Oil

• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• String Bean Casserole

• String Bean Almondine

• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Candied Sweet Potatoes

Dessert (Choose one)

• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)

• Imported Italian Colomba

Orders must be placed by March 27th, 12pm for Pickup on March 30th. Closed Easter Sunday.

Antipasto (Choose one)

• Traditional Antipasto Platter

• Mozzarella Caprese Platter

Salad (Choose one)

• Crispy Green Garden Salad

• Traditional Ceasar Salad

• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Berries

one full tray)

• Traditional Meat • Manicotti or Cheese Lasagna

• Traditional Baked Ziti

• Penne alla Vodka

• Stuffed Shells

Dessert (Choose one)

• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

Main Course* (Choose one)

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• American Spring Leg of Lamb

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• Black Angus Filet Mignon Roast

• All Natural Hormone Free Stuffed Pork Roast

• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham

*8-10lb.

*8-10lb. avg. All meat comes raw, must be cooked.

Vegetable (Choose two half trays)

• Sauteéd Broccoli Garlic & Oil

• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• String Bean Casserole

• String Bean Almondine

• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)

• Imported Italian Colomba

• Candied Sweet Potatoes

How To Protect Long-Term Cognitive Health

Cognitive health is not something to take for granted. Although a certain level of memory loss can be expected as people age, when the ability to clearly think, learn and remember is compromised, those changes can affect an individual’s ability to perform daily activities and should serve as a cause for concern.

Brain health should be a priority for everyone. The National Institute on Aging says brain health is an umbrella term that encompasses a host of factors, including:

· cognitive health, which is how well you think, learn

and remember

· motor function, or how you make and control movements

· tactile function, which is how you feel sensations; and

· emotional function, or how emotions are interpreted and responded to.

Individuals can safeguard brain health - particularly cognitive health - by taking these steps.

Be more health-conscious

Working with doctors, individuals can put their

health first. This includes getting routine screenings, managing chronic health problems, limiting or avoiding alcohol and nicotine products, and getting the recommended amount of sleep each night.

Manage high blood pressure

All chronic conditions cause long-term repercussions, but the NIA indicates that observational studies show having high blood pressure in mid-life increases the risk of cognitive decline later in life. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk for mild cognitive

impairment and possibly dementia.

Challenge your brain

Harvard Medical School says nurturing social contacts, engaging in stimulating mental activities like reading and doing puzzles, seeing new places, and learning new things can help keep the brain in top form.

Manage stress

Stress can take its toll on the body, and there is reason to believe that it may adversely affect cognitive health as well. Make every stride to reduce stress, whether that involves taking vacations,

meditating, laughing with friends and family, or engaging in relaxing activities that relieve stress.

Get enough vitamin D

Vitamin D is linked to a host health benefits, including its potential to promote a healthy brain. Individuals can get more time outdoors to get vitamin D naturally from the sun and eat foods rich in vitamin D. If doctors find that vitamin D levels are exceptionally low, supplementation can help.

Pay attention to hearing loss

Certain hearing loss has been linked to cognitive decline, says Healthline. Researchers in Italy concluded that people with central hearing loss had a higher risk of mild cognitive impairment than those with no hearing loss or peripheral hearing loss. Individuals with central hearing loss are urged to speak to their physicians to determine if they can take preventive action to stave off further decline.

WELLNESS HEALTH& SCALA/BACCA Annual

Activities To Strengthen The Heart

The heart is a vital component of the human body. Without a functional heart, life is simply not possible. As with other muscles in the body, it is important to give the heart a workout to improve its strength and vitality. Intermountain Health says an individual who dos not exercise is more than twice as likely to get heart disease as someone who does. UCI Health says heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide.

Exercise is an ideal way to strengthen the heart and reduce your risk for heart disease and other conditions. Certain activities are prime for boosting heart health.

• Aerobic exercise: Aerobic exercise raises heart rate and gets the blood pumping throughout the body. Aerobic activity improves circulation, and over time it ensures the heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood, thus potentially lowering blood pressure. Also, aerobic exercise can reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes and can help those with diabetes to control blood glucose more readily. Aerobic

exercises include brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, playing tennis, and other activities that get the heart pumping. Aim for 30 minutes each day, for at least five days a week.

• Resistance/weight training: Building muscle can help the body burn fat and boost metabolism. This type of training can use weights or the body’s own resistance. Improving muscle mass while reducing body fat and excess weight are hearthealthy steps to take. Strength training can be incorporated into a routine two to three days a week.

• Balance and flexibility exercises: A person may wonder what flexibility and balance has to do with heart health. While there isn’t a direct correlation to how the heart works, these types of activities will help reduce the risk of falls or injuries to muscles and joints while working out. Inactivity is dangerous for the heart, so ensuring that physical activity can

continue is important. Flexibility and balance exercises keep the body limber, and can be incorporated into daily workouts. Stretching, tai chi, yoga, and pilates can be included two or three times a week.

• Healthy eating: The foods people eat can affect heart health. Opt for lean protein sources and foods that include healthy fats. Salmon, avocados and olives are some options. Balance these foods with whole grains that are full of fiber, which can help a person feel fuller longer. Fiber also is essential for preventing atherosclerosis, a condition that causes hardening of the arteries.

• Meditation: Slowing down, performing deepbreathing exercises and meditation can reduce stress. That, in turn, can help prevent damage to the heart.

Strengthening the heart and maintaining its health involves various activities that can be incorporated into daily routines.

Student Show

The Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA), in partnership with The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA), present the SCALA/BACCA Annual Student Show at Babylon Old Town Hall, 47 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702. The Annual Student Show invites students in Suffolk County, whose districts are members of SCALA, to submit their artwork to be displayed through March 5, 2024 the exhibition will feature work by students in grades 9-12, and from March 9 to April 25, 2024 students in grades K-8 will be featured. The exhibit will be open to the public through April 23, 2024, Monday through Friday

from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with the exception of Town of Babylon Holidays and March 6th. Additional viewing hours may be scheduled by emailing info@babylonarts.org.

All County and Senior Scholarship Show, through March 5th:

Artwork by students in grades 9-12 will be displayed. The art will be judged and awards for best in show, best in each of seven categories, and honorable mention will be presented. BACCA will be presenting a “BACCA Award” to one artist in each category. There is also a Senior Scholarship category which requires seniors chosen to submit 3 pieces of artwork along with a written essay considering

this year’s theme: “What impact would you like your artwork to have?”

The Children’s Show, March 9th - April 23:

Children in grades K-8 will display their artwork, and a reception will be held on March 23, 2024 for the participants.

Babylon Old Town Hall is accessible from the Babylon station of the LIRR, and there is ramp and elevator access at the rear of Old Town Hall off of Cottage Row.

For information about SCALA, please visit www. scalaart.org.

For information about the exhibit, please contact Liz Mirarchi at info@ babylonarts.org.

Legislator Donnelly And County Office For The Aging Announce Babylon Winter Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility

or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“This is an excellent chance for senior citizens to get the assistance and information they need by connecting with the County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the

Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, March 15, 9 – 11 am

• North Amityville

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Warning Signs Of Developing Mental Health Issues

Various mental illnesses are more common among women than men, including depression and anxiety. The Mayo Clinic says it’s common to have mental health concerns from time to time, but when one of those concerns becomes frequent or affects one’s ability to function, it becomes an illness.

According to Clearview Treatment Programs, women often live with mental illness for months, even years before seeking treatment. Individuals may not realize the severity of their conditions, or they may mistake mental

illness for stress or feeling overwhelmed. Even though the stigma surrounding mental health issues has decreased considerably in recent years, women still face societal barriers, says McLean Mass General Brigham Hospital. Women may not be inclined to discuss their issues and, in turn, fail to receive prompt care.

Signs of mental illness vary, depending on the disorder and additional variables. A condition may affect a person’s emotions, behaviors and thoughts. Some signs of a burgeoning mental illness

include:

• Significant changes in sleep habits, which may include sleeping more or not at all.

• Changes in eating behaviors, which may include binge eating or going without food.

• Women tend to internalize mental illness, and symptoms can include ruminating, withdrawal from activities and generally retreating from life.

• Physical conditions that cannot be explained, such as headaches, stomach aches, chronic

pain, and even high blood pressure.

• Emotional lability, which means rapid mood swings from happiness to anger and sadness.

• Confused thinking or a reduced ability to concentrate.

• Excessive fears or worries.

• Detachment from reality, resulting in delusions.

• Trouble relating to situations and people.

• Changes to sex drive.

• Excessive anger or hostility.

• Suicidal thoughts or attempts.

Mental illness can affect anyone. According to research, women may have a higher propensity to develop certain mental health conditions and thus need to be aware of the symptoms of those disorders. Anyone in crisis should call 911 or their local emergency number immediately.

WELLNESS HEALTH&

Moderate-Intensity Activities That Can Improve Overall Health

Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle.

The current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates adults need 150 minutes of moderateintensity physical activity each week. But what constitutes moderateintensity physical activity?

Moderate-intensity physical activity gets the heart pumping, but only around one in five adults and teens get enough exercise to

maintain good health, says the American Heart Association. It may be because people are having difficulty figuring out what constitutes moderateintensity activity. Here is a more detailed explanation of the types of activities considered moderateintensity.

· Walking very briskly (roughly four miles per hour)

· Heavy cleaning, like washing windows, vacuuming and mopping

· Mowing the lawn with a power mower

· Bicycling with light effort (10 to 12 miles per hour)

· Playing recreational badminton

· Playing doubles tennis

· Shooting a basketball

· Water aerobics

· Playing volleyball

· Heavy gardening

· Painting and decorating

Anything that doesn’t increase heart rate and breathing speed will not count as moderateintensity activity towards the recommended amount of activity. However, any exercise is better than no exercise at all. As long as an activity breaks up long periods of sitting still, doctors says it is still beneficial.

playing, and affection.

BROOKHAVEN

North Babylon Troop 112 Bridging Ceremony

Town of Babylon officials recently participated in a bridging ceremony with North Babylon Cub Scout Troop112 at the Baiting Hollow Scout Camp on Saturday, February 17th. This ceremony signifies the transition from Cub Scouting to a new chapter in Scouting. Councilmen

McSweeney & Gregory extended their best wishes to the scouts for their future endeavors and emphasized the importance of perseverance in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Councilman McSweeney highlighted the unique qualities of Eagle Scouts, including exceptional

leadership skills, dedication to service, and commitment to personal growth. Councilman Gregory congratulated all the scouts and encouraged them to embrace their next challenge on the Scouting trail with determination and enthusiasm.

NORTH BABYLON TROOP 112 BRIDGING CEREMONY - Town of Babylon officials recently participated in a bridging ceremony with North Babylon Cub Scout Troop112 at the Baiting Hollow Scout Camp on Saturday, February 17th. This ceremony signifies the transition from Cub Scouting to a new chapter in Scouting.

HEALTH&

WELLNESS

Stay Healthy While Pregnant

Pregnancy can be an exciting time in a couple’s life. Ensuring mother and child stay healthy is a foremost concern during pregnancy, and women can do various things to maintain their health during this magical time in their lives.

· Avoid tobacco and alcohol. It is never a good idea to smoke or drink alcohol while pregnant. The moment a woman learns she is pregnant, she should cease these habits if she is a smoker and/or drinker.

· Visit an obstetrician for prenatal testing. A health care provider can counsel a woman through the stages of her pregnancy. Routine blood tests and additional screenings are part of prenatal care, which is important for learning about the development of the fetus and ensuring a healthy pregnancy.

· Healthy eating is important. Nemours Kids Health says eating a nutritious diet is important for anyone, but when a woman is pregnant she needs to pay special attention to her diet to boost her baby’s growth and

development. Nutritious foods include lean meats, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.

· Increase fluid intake. It is important for a pregnant woman to drink plenty of water and other healthy beverages to support the life inside her. Water can prevent excessive swelling of limbs and urinary tract/ bladder infections and help a woman avoid constipation. The Institute of Medicine recommends roughly 10 cups of fluids daily.

· Maintain a healthy weight. Weight gain is common during pregnancy, but it is important to avoid gaining too much extra weight. Physical fitness helps keep the heart, bones and mind healthy during pregnancy. So after checking with her doctor, a pregnant woman should engage in workouts that align with her physical abilities.

· Be mindful of medication. Certain over-the-counter and prescription medications are unsafe during pregnancy. A woman should speak with her

doctor to find out which medications should be avoided.

· Take an Rh factor blood test. According to the Mayo Clinic, Rh factor is an inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells. Having the protein makes a person Rh positive. The absence of the protein makes one Rh negative. Rh positive is much more common. During pregnancy, problems may arise if a mother is Rh negative and the baby is Rh positive. Although the blood of both mother and fetus don’t usually mix during pregnancy, a small amount can mix during the birth, introducing antibodies. While this will not affect a first pregnancy, subsequent pregnancies can be impacted. An injection of Rh immune globulin typically will be administered if a woman is Rh negative during pregnancy. A second shot may come after the birth if her infant is found to be Rh positive.

Women can employ various strategies to increase their chances of enjoying a healthy pregnancy.

Public Notice of Special District Meeting of the North Babylon Public Library

Suffolk County, New York

Budget Vote and Trustee Election

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District that a Special District Meeting will be held in the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 12:00 Noon through 8:00 PM, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:

1. To elect one (1) trustee to the North Babylon Public Library Board. The candidate with the most votes will serve a five-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029. The incumbent position is currently held by Ira Hester.

2. To adopt the Annual Library District Budget for the 20242025 fiscal year, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Library District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, not later than 5:00 PM on Monday March 11, 2024. Each candidate must be a qualified voter and must reside in the area served by the North Babylon Public Library. The Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least twenty five (25) qualified voters of the School District or two percent (2%) of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater, shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate being nominated for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library. Candidates must sign an Affirmation of Compliance of the Conflict of Interest policy.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold a Special Budget Hearing on March 19, 2024 at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York at 6:00 PM, prevailing time. Residents of the North Babylon Public Library District are invited to attend.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with NY Education Law Section 1716(b), the proposed budget will be available 7 days prior to the Special Budget Hearing on March 19, 2024. Copies of the annual estimated expenditures of the North Babylon Public Library to be voted upon shall be available at the North Babylon Public Library and at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 5:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, commencing on March 1, 2024 and each weekday thereafter through April 9, 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided or who is not registered to vote at any general election pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election law of the State of New York. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered at any Annual Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in lieu of the Board of Registration of said School District meeting prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purpose of registering voters, the registration of voters shall be conducted by the School District Clerk (“walk-in registration”) at such District Clerk’s office located at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, from 9:00 o’clock AM to 3:00 o’clock PM on any business day up to and including April 8, 2024, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register provided that he or she is known and can prove to the satisfaction of such School District Clerk to be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. The register so prepared by said School District Clerk will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District at the office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the date set for such Special District Meeting between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 3:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN

that pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, absentee ballots for the election of a Library Trustee and voting on the budget may be applied for at the Office of the North Babylon Public Library during regular business hours. Such applications must be received by the Office of the North Babylon Public Library at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 5:00 PM, prevailing time, or the day prior to the vote if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail ballots may be made at the North Babylon Public Library. Such applications must be received by Office of the North Babylon Public Library during regular business hours. Such applications must be received by the Office of the North Babylon Public Library at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 5:00 PM, prevailing time, or the day prior to the vote if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No early mail voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list to whom early voter ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Dated: January 16, 2024 North Babylon, New York

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library, North Babylon School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York

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Babylon Winter Senior Advocate Schedule

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Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville:

Wednesday, March 20, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst:

Wednesday, March 6, 8:30 – 11:00 am

North Babylon

Class Of 1974

50th Class Reunion

The North Babylon class of 1974 is hosting its 50th class reunion on July 20, 2024 for more information contact Eileen Conlin Austin Momthree519@aol.com

• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, March 13, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, March 19, 12 – 3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, March 28, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Monday, & March 6, 8:30 am –1 pm

Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP –formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency

Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 8538200.

“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and troublefree access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

Legislator Donnelly: Suffolk County Offers Employment Programs For Residents

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obtain information about Civil Service job vacancies and examination dates can visit suffolkcountyny.gov/ civilservice. To receive job listings directly from Legislator Donnelly’s office, please email

suffolkdo17@gmail.com

to be included.

“The Job Fairs, OneStop Employment Center and Civil Service exams provide County residents with a myriad of ways to jumpstart or change their careers. I urge everyone to take advantage of these opportunities to

help chart or find a new course,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I am happy that Suffolk County can offer programs to make it much easier for residents to obtain employment, and I wish everyone the best of luck in their searches.”

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