Bridging the gap between dentistry and medicine is crucial to living a healthier life. Our team offers routine cleanings and comprehensive exams, ensuring your oral and overall health are well-maintained. Keeping your teeth, gums, and mouth healthy is our passion. From general dentistry, including restorative and cosmetic procedures, to specialized treatments, choose ProHEALTH Dental for exceptional care you can trust. At ProHEALTH Dental, we treat patients holistically, focusing on how oral health improves overall health, which is why we’re not your ordinary dentists.
Byron Lake Pool Back With A Splash!!!
Town of Islip officials recently hosted a summer pool party for residents, celebrating the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Byron Lake Pool! More than 1,700 people turned out to enjoy the fun, with the music of a LIVE DJ, FREE hotdogs, hula-hoops, cornhole and much more.
General Bereavement Support Group & Loss of Adult Child Group
be Offered at St. John Nepomucene 1140 Locust Ave. Bohemia, NY 11716
Each group will be eight weeks in duration beginning Thursday, September 12th
The General Support Group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss at least three months prior to the start of the group. The Adult Child Group has no wait requirement. Each group meets weekly for 90 minutes followed by refreshments and hospitality. There is no cost but a commitment to attend each meeting throughout the program is required. Both groups are offered in a closed and confidential setting with highly trained facilitators and limited to 12 people.
Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Please call the number below to reserve your seat.
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
11:00AM-12:00PM
SUPERHEROES OF THE SKY
Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
6:00PM – 7:00PM THE POWER OF MOVEMENT
Join physical therapist Catherine Tuppo at the Babylon Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., as she discusses the health benefits of activity and exercise, and how you can get active and stay active. Please register for this program. For more information, please call 631-669-1624
OPENING RECEPTION
6:30 PM
ELLA FITZGERALD AND TONY BENNETT EXHIBIT
The Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett exhibits opening at the Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Tickets: $25 General Admission. For more information, please call 631-751-1895
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
10:00AM-2:00 PM
DRIVE BY FOOD DRIVE
Join with Mercy Haven, 859 Connetquot Ave., in Islip Terrace, as they gather for a day of Food Collection with members of
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 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
the community, neighbors and supporters. For more information, please call 631-277-8300
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
2:00PM-3:30 PM PRE-RETIREES, RETIREES, AND PART-TIME RETIREES WORKSHOP
Are you embarking on retirement while others closest to you are still entrenched in their careers, or focused on other things? You are not alone. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and suggestions to help you thrive in this next chapter of your life. FREE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Use the link below to register: https://www.rvclibrary.org/ or call 516-766-6257
6:00PM-7:00PM GARDEN LECTURE
You can have garden interest 12 months a year! Experience a pictorial tour through the garden to see how interest can keep going during any season, even in the winter! Presented by Lee Miller, Landscaper Designer and author of 4 books. Hosted by the Paumanacke Garden Club at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. Free. For more information, please contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
10:00AM-1:30PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF WANTAGH FOOD DRIVE
King Kullen, 1340 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Non-perishable foods and baby essentials are all needed. A list will be given out before entering the store to residents that are interested in participating. Cash donations are always welcome. The food drive will benefit two Wantagh food pantries: St. Francis Food Pantry and St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry.
9:00AM-2:00PM
CHILDREN'S SNAPPER DERBY Children's Snapper Derby in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle, 3500 East Ocean Parkway in Babylon. For more information, please Contact Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office at 631-341-7111
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
11:00AM-6:00PM
31st LIMM ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Don't miss Long Island Maritime Museum's Premier Event, 31st Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring Live Music, Crafts & Seafood! The festival is held on the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. The Seafood Festival is the Long Island Maritime Museum’s premier annual fundraiser. Find out more at www.limmseafoodfestival. org, or call 631-HISTORY, 631-447-8679
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Regular Eye Exams
(NAPSI)—Protect yourself from vision loss with regular eye exams. People 65 or older concerned about eye disease and eye exam costs may be eligible for an eye exam with no out-of-pocket cost, through the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America program. Learn more at www.aao.org/ eyecare-america.
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library
One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY 11718 631-665-4350 www.bsbwlibrary.org ***
The Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M Friday and Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Join the Suffolk County Public Libraries Summer Tour! – Pick up your free Suffolk Summer Tour booklet at the Circulation Desk, Children’s Services Desk, or Adult Reference Desk. Bring your booklet with you when you visit public libraries all around Suffolk County any time through August 31st. Go to the library website to find out more information regarding the Summer Library tour.
DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:
Inside Display Case – Susan Jaskulek will be displaying her original paintings, cards, collages, and window displays for retail stores.
Outside Display Case – The Bay Shore Garden Club celebrates its 95th year in existence.
Please bring the items to the Children’s Services Desk. Items needed include shampoo, hand sanitizer, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES:
All films begin at 2:30 P.M. No registration is necessary. August 21st – Past Lives August 28th - Priscilla
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Through September 16th – Mondays from 6:00 to 7:15 P.M. – Gentle Chair Yoga (BBA327) – The nonrefundable fee for this class is $30.00. Discover an ancient, gentle, moving yoga that promotes regeneration, energy, and peace and helps slow down our minds so we can access our natural state of being.
nature hunt and learn about what is going on outside all around you. Each bag contains a book and an activity.
TEEN PROGRAMS:
Check out the library website, stop by the teen room, or pick up a bulletin at the circulation desk to find out about our teen programs.
Community Service Hours – Middle and High School students can earn community service hours by bringing in travel size hygiene products. Four items will earn students one hour of community service. These products will be used in the library’s clean cabinet for our community members in need. Please bring your items to the teen or children’s desk.
Gallery – Flora Allen is displaying her newest photography as well as the beautiful, vibrant artwork for which she is known.
Mini Food Pantry – The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library has a Mini Food Pantry for those in the community that might need some extra help. If you are interested in contributing, please bring items to the Circulation Desk. Non-perishable food, baby items or paper products are greatly appreciated.
Hygiene Drive: September 3rd through October 18th
– The Library is collecting travel size hygiene products to be used in our Clean Cabinet located in the Library entrance and is open to all in our community.
August 14th –- Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 P.M – Fireside Book Discussion – The book to be discussed is Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. Copies of the book in various formats are available a month before the next meeting at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email the Library at: staff@bsbwlibrary.org . The discussion is held in-person and on Zoom.
August 20th – Tuesday from 2:30 to 7:00 P.M. –Blood Drive – Join the New York Blood Center and the Library as we host our annual blood drive. There is a critical blood shortage and lives could be impacted. Donating one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
You must have a valid Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library Card in order to register for any programs.
Summer Garden Club Kits
– Use your library card to borrow a kit from the Bay Shore Garden Club. Go on a
TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CREDITS:
August 17th – Saturday from 11:00 to 11:30 A.M. - Book Buddies (BBYA101) – Read to younger friends and earn community service credit.
August 24th – Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.- Community Service Squad (BBYA100) – Earn Community service credit by helping to prepare for programs and aiding our librarians with tasks around the library.
August 26th – Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. – Kindness Rocks (BBYA108) – Earn community service by decorating rocks for our library patrons.
September 3rd at 9:30 A.M. – Registration for Teen Programs begins. Teen programs are for students in grades 6 – 12. A valid Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library card is required. Check out the library website, stop by the teen room, or pick up a bulletin at the circulation desk to find out about our teen programs.
Legislator Flotteron Honors
Troop 43 Eagle Scout
Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized Vincent M. DiPierro with Troop 43 in Bay Shore on completing his Eagle Board of Review to achieve Eagle Scout. Under the direction of
Legislator Flotteron and Seatuck Environmental Association, DiPierro erected a viewing deck along an access path that overlooks the Penataquit Creek. The project is one piece of a large scale
rejuvenation program of the Penataquit Creek that resides on the property at the First Baptist Church in Bay Shore, spearheaded by longtime member and advocate Mary Reid.
LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP
PUBLISHER
Jeff Lambert
ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER
Patty Franks
PRODUCTION MANAGER
CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION
Joe Lambert
Edward Rodriguez
ADMINISTRATION
Teri Tinkler
Diana Lambert
Dorrine Lambert
Josh Marlowe GRAPHIC
MANAGING EDITOR
Felicia Edwards
MARKETING MANAGER
Noelle Lambert
Victoria Kokolakis
Stephan Schulze PROOFREADING
Kerry Mastrobuoni
Social Security Announces Upcoming Changes To Accessing Online Services
Agency Transitioning Authentication Services To Login.gov
The Social Security Administration recently announced that customers who created an online account (e.g., my Social Security account) before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services. Over five million of these account holders have already transitioned to Login.gov.
The agency is making the changes to simplify the sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards while providing safe and secure access to online services.
“my Social Security is a safe and secure way for
people to do business with us,” said Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley. “We’re excited to transition to Login.gov to access our online services, streamlining the process and ease of use for the public across agencies.”
Account holders are encouraged to sign-in now. When the user logs in, they will be presented with an option to easily transition to Login.gov. Once their account is successfully linked, a confirmation screen will appear, and they will have immediate access to their personal my Social Security services or other service that they were attempting to access.
Existing Login.gov or ID.me account holders do
NOT need to create a new account or take any action. my Social Security accounts are free, secure, and provide personalized tools for everyone, whether receiving benefits or not. People can use their account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits they already receive. For more information visit Create an Account | my Social Security | SSA. For more information about Login.gov, including their 24/7 customer phone and chat support, visit Help | Login.gov.
ACCOUNT
EXECUTIVES
Carol Link
Bob Liquorie
Nicole Sims
Kim Volz
Bonnie Schifano
Lucille Moran
Terry Rydyzynski
Noelle Lambert
SCAN
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 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.
Islip Summer Senior Advocate Schedule
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our 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.”
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:
• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Friday, September 20, 10 am –12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, August 26 & September 30, 10 am – 12 pm
• Brentwood Senior
Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Mondays, August 19 & September 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, September 12, 10 am – 12 pm
• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, August 12, 10 am – 12 pm
• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday September 16, 10 am –12 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 trouble-free 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.”
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