November 9, 2022 South Bay Shore

BOYS

Bay Shore Varsity Boys Volleyball players

Newsday as two of the Top 50 players to watch this season. Congratulations

Nikko Tenedorio! Photo courtesy of the Bay Shore School District

THEN NOW

TOMORROW ALWAYS

We are Good Samaritan University Hospital

Here, “University” means so much more. For more than 25 years, we’ve been educating the next generation of physicians in the latest, most innovative medicine, all while providing the most advanced capabilities along with the most compassionate care. Now, our name reflects that commitment to Long Islanders today — and for generations to come.

Learn more at goodsamaritanuniversity.org LONG LIVE LONG

1. Attend a parade or ceremony honoring veterans. 2. Thank a veteran for his or her service. 3. Host a garage sale, bake sale or event to benefit a veterans’ service organization.

Volunteer or donate to a VA Medical Center at volunteer.va.gov, or become a volunteer driver to transport veterans to VA hospital appointments at dav.org.

Trinity

Vendors Wanted Christmas Fair/Craft Fair

on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 9 am to 3 pm.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 111 Nassau

Avenue in Islip. For more information, please call (631) 666-5884 or (631) 277-1555.

Annual Thanksgiving & Christmas Holidays, Open House Seasonal Shows!

Come join CENTRAL OPERATINGLINES LTD. as they Kick-Off their “Annual Thanksgiving & Christmas Holidays, Open House Train Shows!”

Saturday & Sunday, November 19th & 20th, and December 3rd & 4th, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Open to the general public and community.

Admission is free!

Raffled Prizes, 50/50, and more!

Come see the recent upgrades and ongoing changes to the layout!

There’s also a “LIONEL” INTERACTIVE ANIMATION layout for the children as well. Contact Info: centraloperatinglines@

gmail.com or please call (631) 563-0173. Website: www.coltrains. com

Central Operating Lines Ltd. is located at 50-A Carlough Rd. in Bohemia, NY 11716

Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube.

The Chamber Of Commerce Of Greater Bay Shore Meeting

On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will hold a meeting at

7:00 p.m. at the Bay Shore/ Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY.

All are welcome to attend. Call 665-7003 for further information.

a loving family to call her own.

MADISON 5 year old female. Lots of love to share and tons of energy.

BILBO 2 year old Chihuahua. He thrives on attention. Loves to be pet and praised.

LULU 2 year old female. Doxy mix. A happy and affectionate personality.

MIKE 6 years old. Lhasa Apso. Outgoing, friendly, loves to share his toys and treats.

LILY 7 year old female. Beagle mix. Friendly and personable with everyone.

Lutheran Church will be hosing a Christmas Fair/Craft Fair and they are looking for Vendors.

The event will take place

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for November is Association for Mental Health and Wellness

Since Veterans Day occurs in November, our Charity of the Month is one of Suffolk County’s foremost advocates for the interests of our veterans, the Ronkonkoma-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW).

MHAW offers a wide range of support services to Suffolk County veterans by connecting them with affordable housing, medical and mental health assistance, case management, financial and legal referrals, employment assistance programs, and food pantries to help combat food insecurity.

This article in particular focuses on one important component of MHAW’s veteran services, the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Named to honor the memory of an Iraq War hero and Army medic from Mt. Sinai who lost his battle with PTSD, the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project is a peer-to-peer initiative offered in collaboration with the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency.

The Dwyer Project serves veterans, service members, and their families with such post-service transitional issues as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury, although a formal diagnosis is not required for participation. They offer weekly peer groups both in person and virtual, and they also host monthly in-person community resource activities as well as a bi-monthly senior veteran group.

The Dwyer Project’s trained “Veteran Peer Mentors” have served in various branches of the Armed Forces and understand the reintegration needs of those who have been in the military, regardless of era or branch of service. This Project accepts all veterans, no matter their discharge status. All group sessions are confidential and anonymous in a safe, and trusting environment, free of judgment.

“Peer specialists are critical allies for our veterans,” says Colleen Merlo, CEO of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness. “They understand what other veterans are going through and can offer

support, advice, and suggestions to enhance recovery-oriented care.”

As described by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, peer support workers are “people who have been successful in the recovery process who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse.”

It is a true power to have this type of communication,” said one a local veteran that is involved with The Dwyer Project. “My facilitators are fantastic in organizing programs and ideas for how to help each other. The group is fundamental to what we need. When you get veterans together and get them talking, they can work out their issues. This is one of the most important programs for veterans I have ever seen.”

The Dwyer Project’s free, confidential, peer-to-peer approach has attracted support from both veterans and mental health professionals statewide. In fact, this year’s state budget includes funding for this Project in all 62 counties. Additionally, a national veteran peer initiative is pending in Congress, and it all started here in Suffolk County.

If you are a veteran interested in peer-to-peer support, or if you know a veteran in need, call (516) 807-4952 or email mcorinne@mhaw.org. Also, please visit www.dwyerproject.org for more information.

To every veteran this Veterans Day and always, thank you for your selfless service.

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aid to our local homeless veterans. They provide temporary housing as well as holistic therapy, in hopes to ease their transition for when they reunite with their loved ones and communities. Clothing donations are graciously accepted. For additional information visit www.bravofoxtrot. org.

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 Curbside Pick up: Monday through Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

PARKING LOT WiFi

AVAILABILITY – To better serve our patrons, we have added new access points to improve WiFi availability outside our building. To utilize this expanded coverage, connect your device(s) to the new BSBW Outdoor WiFi network. The network should be reachable from anywhere in our parking lot.

Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel for announcements and learn about all of our activities. Monthly brochures and calendars are available on our website or stop by the Children’s Desk for a print version.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube

channel for announcements and learn about all of our activities. Monthly brochures and calendars are available on our website or stop by the Children’s Desk for a print version.

November 9th - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book Discussion (BBA117) – The book to be discussed is Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd. Copies of the book in various formats

are available at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email us at: staff@bsbwlibrary. org . The meetings are hybrid (in person or via Zoom).

November 9th – Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. –Holiday Centerpiece Arrangement (BBA137) –Local florist, Heather, is back to make a beautiful holiday centerpiece arrangement which you can take home.

There is a $15.00 materials fee due the night of the class. The class is limited to 15 participants. Bay ShoreBrightwaters Library card holders only.

November 10th through December 15th – Holiday Food Drive – Please donate any of the items listed below to help our neighbors in need.

THINKING

THE power of CLASSIFIED!

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

Long Island Dahlia Society Meeting

The Long Island Dahlia Society will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 PM on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at the East Islip Public Library, 381 E. Main Street in East Islip. Dahlia 101 will be “digging and storing tubers”. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. For further information LongIslandDahlia. org or call (631)972-8829.

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Donations of canned soups, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned fish and meat, whole wheat pasta and cereal as well as nutritional beverages such as Boost and Ensure and also personal care items are requested.

November 15th – Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. – Author Lee McAllister will speak about the many hiking opportunities available on Long Island. This lecture encompasses the geology, history, flora, fauna and topographical features that make Long Island such an interesting place to hike at any season.

November 18th – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. – Senior Assistance (BBA275) – John Bruno will assist you with any paperwork that you need filled out. These services are provided by the Suffolk County Office for the Aging. This service is offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration is necessary.

November 18th – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. – Intro to the iPad and iPhone (BBA133) – In this class you will get an introduction to the hardware, learn how to access the Internet and email, understand the settings, use the apps and learn how to get new ones. Bring your device if you have one. This class is limited to 25 patrons.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES:

November 9th – Schindler’s List (1993)

November 16th – Vertigo (1958)

November 23rd – The Wizard of Oz (1939)

CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULTS

through December 14th – Project Toy – The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library is partnering with Family Service League this holiday season to collect toys for local families with children who are experiencing financial hardship. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages birth through 18. Toys should be priced between $5 and $10 dollars.

November 21st through December 30th – Mitten Tree – Help us keep the community warm this winter season. Please bring in new or handmade items such as mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to hang on our Mitten tree located in the Children’s Department. Donations will be given to a local agency who can distribute the items to those in need.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

Jones Hollow Realty Group is proud to announce that they will be extending an offer exclusively to all Veteran Clients. Going forward, whether buying or selling a home, Veteran Clients of Jones Hollow Realty Group, will receive a 30% rebate of real estate commissions earned by Jones Hollow Realty Group on their residential real estate transactions.

These rebates amount to thousands of dollars that will be given back to Veterans which can be used to cover things such as movings costs, home repairs, or wher ever else they see fit.

to homeowners. These benefits include the ability to accumulate wealth, build equity and reduce housing costs. Veterans have preserved our freedom through their sacrifices in defense of America, and without them there would not be an American Dream to speak of.

Jones Hollow Realty Group believes in recognizing and rewarding our veterans every day of the year.

Jones Hollow believes in recognizing and rewarding our veterans every day of the year, not just on patriotic holidays. This Exclusive Offer is available 24/7 and 365 days a year, with no blackout dates.

Homeownership has long been accepted as a core component of the American dream, as it offers several economic benefits

They recognize the magnitude of your service to our great country. And, this is their way of saying thank you for defending freedom.

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