April 19, 2023 South Bay Shore

Signature Premier Properties Lists Largest 3D Printed

Dan Oneil of the Oneil Team at Signature Premier Properties alongside Tillies Group LLC and SQ4D, just listed for sale the largest ever 3D printed residential home in the country. The 2000 square foot home is located at 42 Dean St., in Islandia, NY, and listed for sale at $499,999.

“Real estate agents have been selling the same wood frame constructed houses for over a century. But times are changing” said Charles Wienraub, Partner of Tillies Group LLC. This cutting-edge technology out of Long Island, New York, allows homebuyers to print their dream home. Leading the 3D residential home revolution is SQ4D, a Patchogue, New Yorkbased company. 3D printed construction isn’t just for show; it’s higher-quality, highly customizable, more affordable, and faster to erect than traditional wood frame construction.

“Imagine a world where your client selects the building lot of their choice. Then, using virtual reality, they move through their newly designed beautiful concrete house: open concept, curved walls, radiant heat, solar, Tesla charging stations, gray water systems…they can even select the furniture in each room” said the listing agent, Dan Oneil of the Oneil Team at Signature Premier Properties.

The 3D printed home concept could potentially change the future and revolutionize the home building process. We have not seen anything like this in our lifetime. Given the current supply chain issues, rising material costs, and a shortage of skilled labor, there is an inventory shortage of nearly 4 million singlefamily homes across the US. Automating construction could help close that gap.

Other benefits of 3D home printing include:

• Cost. You can save up to 40% on forms, footings, foundation, excavation, walls, and roofing

compared to traditional construction.

• Design. If you can dream it, you can 3D print it.

• Speed. Since you don’t

have to coordinate multiple trades, construction is much faster.

• Quality. Concrete is fire, flood, and insect-proof,

and lasts longer than traditional houses. For more information about this home, contact the listing agent, Dan Oneil, at 631-368-6800.

Finding Hope & Purpose After The Loss Of Your Partner Or Spouse

One of the most traumatic of losses, coping with the passing of a partner or spouse is very difficult and is an acutely unique intimate loss, usually leading to an overwhelming grieving process. But experts say that with thoughtful support, individuals who have experienced the loss of a partner, can find hope and purpose, and learn to navigate holidays and events again that tend to weigh heavily on widows and widowers.

“What’s unique about the loss of a partner or spouse are the secondary losses most experience such as the loss of the person you sleep beside every night, the loss of the person you raise your children with, the loss of income now that your partner has passed on, etc.,” says Grief Coach, Kathryn Monaco Douglas. “And then when you throw in celebrated days like birthdays and holidays, coping with

the loss of a partner can be especially challenging.”

Kathryn Monaco Douglas, who was widowed at a young age, and who now helps widows and widowers through her sought-after support group, Widowed Not Alone, believes that with the right support from the very beginning of their grieving process, individuals who have lost partners do not need to feel as if they are now left to handle life on their own.

In Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum’s recent February 7th workshop, “Finding Hope & Purpose After the Loss of Your Partner or Spouse,” which was developed in partnership with the grief and healing organization COPE, Douglas led individuals through a healing workshop that provided guidance and connection for widows and widowers and shared tips for common trigger days such as celebrated days and holidays.

“Widowhood is a club that no one wants to belong to, but individuals who participate, are fortunate to have each other,” asserts Douglas, Founder and President of Widowed Not Alone. “At Widowed Not Alone, there is no support group completion date. It consists of an eight week program, but afterwards members continue with us socially. With shared commonalities, participants form lifelong friendships.”

“Our group model supports the bereaved from day one, to help individuals navigate through their loss from the start, whereas most others require grievers to wait up to three months before joining,” emphasized Douglas. “I feel that it’s vital to provide a welcoming community that provides a sense of belonging immediately knowing that mourners who have lost

Continued On 15

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for April is Rebuilding Together Long Island

www.rebuildingtogether.org

Rebuilding Together

Long Island (RTLI) is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in Farmingdale, serving Nassau County and most of Su olk County. As an a liate of the national organization, Rebuilding Together, their mission is repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives.

To accomplish their vision of safe and healthy homes for everyone, they provide free essential home safety repairs and modifications for economicallydisadvantaged homeowners, whether they are older adults, veterans, families or persons with a disability or limited mobility.

Security and comfort should come to mind when we think of home...but what if your home didn’t make you feel that way? Maybe there’s no heat or hot water for your family, or your doors don’t lock so you prop a chair under the doorknob each night. When you’re living on a fixed or low income, making repairs or modifications is typically just a wish, not a reality. Homeowners know that taking care of small problems today can help avert larger, more costly problems tomorrow and this is where Rebuilding Together Long Island can come into play and help out! For more than 30 years, RTLI has focused on improving the living conditions of our neighbors and fulfilling those dreams of a safe, warm and accessible home.

Primarily a volunteer organization, they are neighbors helping neighbors and there is never a charge. From minor to sometimes major repairs, they improve the safety, health and well-being of every household. From handyman type repairs to modifications for our aging population and those with physical limitations, they’re ready to lend a hand.

Recent studies have shown that for people 65 and older, falls account for approximately 60 percent of all injury-related emergency department visits and over 50 percent of injuryrelated deaths annually. Also, up to 80 percent of falls in the home occur in the bathroom. RTLI can install grab bars and ADA height toilets, widens doorways where possible and can even have bathtubs converted to walk-in showers. Wheelchair ramps are one of their most requested modifications and can be constructed in two days. So how can you help?

•If you know someone who may benefit from their services, have them call the RTLI o ce at 631.777.7894, Monday – Friday, to see if they qualify for the free program.

•Join the RTLI team! Volunteers can sign up at rebuildingtogetherli.org/ volunteer-today. Currently they are looking for individuals who are fluent in Spanish and for an o ce person, particularly if they are familiar with Salesforce. Additionally, if you are handy with tools, the Nassau and Su olk crew teams are always looking for more help.

•Donate at rebuildingtogetherli. org. RTLI relies on the donations of our neighbors, some grants and corporate sponsorships, as they do not receive any government funding.

•RTLI encourages local business to get involved and sponsor a project. The organization can find the right project for your business to sponsor and you can then promote your generosity on social media to show your commitment to improving the health and safety of someone in need locally.

When we work together, we can bring about transformational change quickly in our communities.

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

April Happenings

Make a submission! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

7:00PM-10:00PM

HARD LUCK CAFÉ CONCERT

The concert will feature Rachael Sage and Avi Wisni. An open mic precedes the concert. Tickets are $20 ($15 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members) and can be purchased online at cinemaartscentre.org or at the box office now through the evening of the event.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

10:00AM

BEACH CLEAN UP WALK

Support marine conservation and learn about the local sea life at the Hallock State Park Preserve. Participants of all ages are welcome. For more information: visit amseas. org/events or call the Park Office at (631) 315-5475 for more information.

10:00AM

EARTH DAY HIKE

Take a hike to celebrate Earth Day at Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Learn abut what makes their preserve unique. Be prepared to hike 2-3 miles. Reservations are required at eventbrite.com. Visit parks.ny.gov/events for more information.

10:30AM

KIDS DAY AT THE FARM

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Kids Day. Come down for fun classes and activities for kids of all ages. Call/Text 631-480-6497 for more information

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

1:00PM-4:00PM

SPRING LITURGY & LUNCHEON

Calling all alumni, The Academy of St. Joseph will be hosting their 2023 Spring Liturgy and Luncheon on the Brentwood Campus. Call for reservations at 631-273-1187 ext. 154.

1:30PM

BUNCO

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes, the auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus, will be hosting BUNCO. Games begin at 2:00PM, $12 per person and it includes coffee, tea and snacks. For reservations call Susan at 516-6808487 or email SueSarandis@gmail. com.

3:00PM-4:30PM

BOOK READING

North Babylon Resident, Cheryl Williams will be doing a reading of her new book, A Lesson A Day: A Child's Way at the North Babylon Library. Call the library at 631-6694020 to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

8:10AM-10:30AM

BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS

Legislator Arnold W. Drucker is partnering with NuHealth to provide free mammograms to women over the age of 40 at the Midway Jewish Center in Syosset. For more information and to make an appointment, contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.

11:00AM

MERRICK HOMEMAKERS

FASHION SHOW

Held at the Seaford American Legion. $25 admission which includes raffles, hot buffet, desserts, etc. Call Grace at

516-546-8970 for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

8:00AM-2:00PM

VENDOR MARKET/YARD SALE

The Grace United Methodist Chuch in Lindenhurst will be hosting an indoor vendor market and yard sale. This event is rain or shine. For more information call 631-226-8690 or email gumc.lindy@gmail.com.

1:00PM-4:00PM

EARTH DAY CLEAN UP

The Levittown Community Council invites Levittion families, organizations and business groups to help clean up various locations throughout Levittown. All participants will meet at Veterans Memorial Park. For more information email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com.

7:00PM-11:00PM

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Join the Seatuck Environmental Association in-person at the Scully Estate in Islip. Enjoy a pre-event reception featuring light fare courtesy of Costa Verde Hospitality, beer courtesy of DUBCO, wine and live music with Dennis & Ivan. Visit seatuck.org for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR Outdoor Spring Craft Fair with 100 exhibitors all crafts. Set on the beautiful grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society. Refreshments available and live music. Rain date May 7th. Call 631-846-1459 for more information.

Scan QR Code to Register or Donate

2023 Long Island Take Steps

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Belmont Lake State Park

12:15PM Event Start

It’s Time to Take Steps!

1:30PM Opening Ceremony

For more information contact: Linell Baumann (646)

Long Island Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis

Sunda y, May 7 , 202 3

Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis a ect millions of Americans.

Belmont La ke S tate Park

It’s Time to Take Steps!

Take Steps is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s national walk and the largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Millions of American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, lifechanging digestive diseases. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery.

You can make a difference. When you walk, you’ll help raise funds for cures!

Learn more: Call 516-222-5530, or email sbeck@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.

Register today: cctakesteps.org/LongIsland2022

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County recently celebrated local Girl Scouts who have earned the prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award during the annual Silver Award Ceremony and Breakfast, which included a keynote address by the Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Labor Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Rosalie Drago. The Silver Award program recognizes the power and dedication shared by each recipient as they join an elite group of young women who earn the highest Girl Scout honor a Cadette Scout can achieve. Members of the West Islip Service Unit 617, East Islip Service Unit 640 and Bayshore/ Brightwaters Service Unit 642; Leah Giana, Hayden Wolin, Keira Johnson, Nicole Grieco, Erin Burns, Makenna Miller, Juliette Keingstein,

Teens Earn Prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award

Mikalia Budnik, Leah Stowers, Simone George, Arianna Sanchez, Kylie Lewis, Ava Morrisey, Elizabeth Camaratta, Madelyn Holliday, Yaslinne Corona, Emilia Cicale, Sage Lyons, Angelina Codispoti, Emma Demarco, Jessica Stowers, Leah Anthony, Sophia Mckierno, Abigail Ife, Lilith Gundersen, Isabella Petraglia, and Tyla Stephenson were among those acknowledged for this great accomplishment.

“The Silver Award is the highest distinction that Girl Scouts in this age range can earn,” said GSSC President & CEO Tammy Severino. “It takes a great deal of responsibility, dedication, and confidence for these Girls to complete these important projects as they create a notable positive impact in their community. I applaud these girls’ commitment

to making a difference and joining a highly distinguished group of accomplished young women.”

To achieve a Silver Award, Girl Scouts each tackled a project that held a deep significance to them and would greatly benefit the world around them. To be eligible for a Silver Award, each recipient must complete their Cadette Journey before beginning their Silver Award project. To meet the Girl Scout Silver Award requirements, each candidate must complete at least 50 hours toward their project.

Girls in grades 6-8 begin their Silver Award journey by identifying a civic or social issue they care about. Next, a Girl Scout builds a team to support her project with the mission to create a positive impact in her community by addressing an issue she

feels passionate about. Through the process, Silver Award Girl Scouts build invaluable problemsolving, organizational, and leadership skills while educating and inspiring others.

Troop 2261 members

Leah Giana, Hayden Wolin, and Keira Johnson group created parent comfort kits for families of children who are patients at Good Samaritan Hospital. The kits included basic toiletries that the hospital does not have to supply to patients.

Nicole Grieco, Erin Burns and Makenna Miller created kits to help relieve the stress of children about to have surgery or other medical treatment in our local hospital. Each of the kits contained sensory toys to help calm children.

Juliette Keingstein and Mikalia Budnik filled kits for their local hospital to help staff with activities for developmentally delayed adult patients.

The activities are to assist the hospital staff in finding new ways to calm the nerves and occupy time of these patients.

Leah Stowers, Simone George, Arianna Sanchez and Kylie Lewis researched and organized a camping cookbook filled with every meal that could be cooked while camping.

Ava Morrisey, Elizabeth Camaratta, Madelyn Holliday and Yaslinne Corona researched traditional Girl Scout ceremonies and customs at camp and designed a book for other Girl Scout troops to use and enjoy on their trip to camp.

Emilia Cicale, Sage Lyons and Angelina Codispoti collected and donated storage bins and shoes for the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Emma Demarco, Jessica Stowers, Leah Anthony and Sophia Mckierno created a camp book filled with activities that are best fit for troop camping. After researching and

testing the activities they designed and created the book themselves.

Abigail Ife, Lilith Gundersen, Isabella Petraglia and Tyla Stephenson built a bench for Walker Beach so that neighbors and veterans would have a place to sit by the flagpole to enjoy as they pay respects for those who have served.

To learn more about the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County or the Silver Award, visit: https://www. gssc.us/

About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is one of the largest youth-serving agencies on Long Island, serving over 15,000 members dedicated to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. For more information about Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www. gssc.us.

TEENS EARN PRESTIGIOUS GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD - Emilia Cicale, Sage Lyons and Angelina Codispoti with the storage bins and shoes they donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Finding Hope & Purpose After The Loss Of Your Partner Or Spouse

Continued From 6

their partner or spouse face emotional and practical concerns and issues right away.”

“Pinelawn’s healing workshops focus on providing the tools and strategies for healthy coping with the loss of a loved one,”

said Justin Locke, President of Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum. “We are privileged to have had Kathryn lead this important workshop and also want to thank COPE, our partner in generating awareness for grief healing services.

Pinelawn is proud to make these essential grief workshops available for free

to the bereaved.”

“Our community is very fortunate to have had Kathryn leading this important and timely workshop - her work and her wisdom come directly from her own lived experience,” said Adam Rabinovitch, Executive Director of COPE. “We are grateful to Kathryn and to Pinelawn for

creating this opportunity for connection and closeness with others - it is a crucial part of the grief experience and healing from the loss of an intimate partner.”

Some ideas and suggestions Douglas shared with participants during the workshop, to help them through the recent Valentine’s Day holiday

included, making a plan in advance so that you’re not left alone or without an activity. She also suggested that if you do go out, to take your own car, so that you can leave whenever you’re ready.

Now in its third year, Pinelawn’s online Grief Healing Workshop Series was created during the Covid Pandemic to support those mourning the loss of loved ones, when many remained isolated in their homes. To date, Pinelawn has hosted 25 online grief healing workshops which have assisted over 1,300 individuals coping with grief. Topics covered have included Self-Healing & Resilience Building, Rethinking the Holidays After Loss, Journaling for Life After Loss, Allowing Nature to Hold Us, Healing Through Music, and more.

About Cope

Founded in 1999, COPE

is a nonprofit grief and healing organization helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. Started by bereaved parents, COPE now offers professionally led support groups, a grief support phone line, and monthly healing workshops including yoga, meditation, Reiki, art, movement, music, writing and journaling. COPE has grown to support children and teens who have lost a loved one, particularly through COPE’s Camp Erin® NYC, a free summer weekend experience to support kids and parents who are grieving. Learn more at www.copefoundation.org

About Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

For more information about Widowed Not Alone, including details on upcoming workshops, please visit, www. widowednotalone.com/.

Home Improvement

BOB THE BUILDER

Handyman, Carpent er, Contra ctor. 40 Ye ars Experience

Specializing In Bathrooms, Kitchens, Fini shed Ba sement s, Extensions , Windo ws, Doors, Si ding, Decks, Power Washing

Sheetrock, Spackle and Painting

Family Owned & Operated. We Care.

Lic#4168 5 Ins. 631-838-1223

Masonr y JAG MASONRY & LANDS CAPING

Pavers, Patios, Drivew ays, Stoops, Cultured Stone Pool Areas, Etc! Free Estimates.

Reasonabl e Prices & Reliable!

Lic ensed & Insure d

Lic. #59023-H References

Avail abl e!

Se Necesitan

Albaniles Con O Algo De Experiencia.

Landscaping

WEEKLY LAWN MAINTENANCE

Spring Clean-ups, New Lawn In stallation

Sod, Top Soil, Seed, Mu lch,Aeration

Spring Flower Bed Plan tings

Tree / Shrub Plan tings & Trimming

Full Tree Service

Fence Installation & Repair Driveways, Pati os, Pavers, Cobblestone Retaining Wa lls

Power Washing (Cedar Houses, Siding, Decks, PVC Fences)

LG Guevara

Landscaping & Tree Service

licensed/insured Call Leno 631 365 5853

516 -532- 234 7

Mi scel laneous Services

Painting Paperhanging

Power Washing Power Washing

*SOUTHBAY*

HOUSEWASHING and POWERWASHING

Any Typ es of Siding or Roofs Cleaned

Decks /Fences

Powerwashed & Sealed.

Patio Furniture & Gutters Cleaned.

Free Estimate

Insured & Bonde d

HAVE IT YO UR WAY AT SOUTHBAY!

CALL 516-795-WASH (9274)

BROWER & SONS

POWERWASHING

GU TTER CL EANING

Early Spring Specials UNTIL

APRIL 15, 2023.

Call for a FREE

Phon e Estimate

HOUSES WASHED

Starting at $199

Also , Decks, Patios, Fenc es , etc.

GU TTER CL EANING

St arting at $75

WE DO ALL REPAIRS ON LEADERS, GUTTERS, ETC.

Family Owned & Operated since 1979

nas lic H 1200190000

suf lic 54895-H

www.Browerand sons.com

Mention SouthB ay to get 5%discount

Painting Paperhanging

Power Washing

POWERWASH HOUSE WASH

Has it be en over a yea r since you've had your house profession al ly cleane d?

MILITARY/L .E./ SENIOR 5% OFF

VINYL WOOD CONCRETE PAVERS

ROOF WASH

GUTTER CLEANING

MOSQUITO SPRAY ING

Free Estimates!

Lic. & Ins.

*****5 Star Rate d

631 -240- 331 3

PowerwashP ete.com

Roofi ng / Si ding

(516) 889 7926

(631) 624 7979

GE NERAL CONT RACTOR

Kitchen & Baths

All Ph as es of New Constrution and Remodeling

Also, Spec iali zing in Deck s

license d & insured

GERRY AND SONS

Visit our Websit e GerryandS ons.com

Call Gerry 516-695 1439

AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL PAINTING

Interior / Exterior Deck Staining

Power Washing

Moldin gs/Trim

Owner Operated

30 Yrs Experience

Licensed/ Insured

Discounts for Veterans/Seniors Free Estimates

JMH PAINTING

516 495 3532

VINYL HOMES

PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED

•Wood Deck s

Stripped or Sanded

•Cedar Houses

Stripped Clea n/ Stained or Painted

•Pavers •Patios

•Vinyl Fenc es

OWNER OPERATED

12 YRS EX PER IENCE

LICENSED/ INSU RE D CLEAN

POWERWASHING

CALL DAVID

(631) 245-9392

(516) 998-8777

ALL ROOF, ROOF LEAKS,

Start Slowly Before Starting Home Improvement Projects

Just like certain exercises, home improvement projects may involve heavy lifting, bending, moving, and stretching. After spending much of the winter indoors and largely sedentary, some homeowners may be tempted to jump into projects with gusto

WE

when the warm weather returns, but that can be a recipe for injury that can sideline DIYers. Homeowners can start slowly and then gradually work longer hours, just as they might do when returning to exercise after time off. Homeowners can see how their muscles

feel after an hour or two. Homeowners who vary the tasks they tackle will use different muscle groups, which can reduce strain and limit injury risk. Whenever possible, opt for ergonomic tools that can reduce users’ risk of repetitive stress injuries.

Meet Your Local Real Estate Experts

Meg Believes in Moving Forward, Giving Back

As a trusted real estate advisor for more than 30 years, I feel strongly about giving back to the communities I serve. I am a long time Bay Shore resident, I have been an active member of the Bay Shore Lions for 12 years, and I support many other local charitable organizations. This connection to my community allows me to provide my clients and customers with the highest level of service.

I truly believe that the ability to listen and understand the needs of others is the most important quality in a real estate agent.

Call Margaret (Meg) Smith for an advisor you can count on.

516.578.7153

Let Nathaniel Navigate Your Next Move

I love helping people achieve their goals for the future and enabling them to move on to the next chapter in their lives. Real estate became my passion more than 10 years ago when I began handling seasonal summer rentals and assisting in sales for my parents’ real estate business on Fire Island. My attention to detail and long history of customer service, including owning my own small business, sets me apart and allows me to give my clients and customers an elevated level of service.