January 6, 2022 — FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT HERALD
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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY UPDATE Thursday, Jan. 6
Wednesday, Jan. 12
Dance, Stretch & Tone with Barbara Fraser
Adult: American Sign Language with Rosemary Algios
Join Elmont Memorial Library and Barbara Fraser at 1 p.m. in meeting room 2 for this class designed for mature adults and active seniors who enjoy dance and exercise. This co-ed, mind/body session will include line dancing and folk dancing to aid in memory retention, coordination, and balance, and conclude with toning and stretching of the major muscle groups allowing participants to perform everyday tasks with ease. Space is limited, and registration is open to Elmont Memorial Cardholders only. In-person or online registration for Elmont Library cardholders. Masks are required for all in-person programs, regardless of vaccination status. Contact adult reference at (516) 354-5280 x 223 or via email at reference@elmontlibrary.org to register.
Friday, Jan. 7 Senior Chat Join Elmont Memorial Library for senior chat with seniors from the community every Friday morning at 10 a.m. in meeting room 1. Participate or just listen to casual discussions on special interests, concerns, and other topics that happen to come up. Contact adult reference at (516) 354-5280 x 223 or via email at reference@elmontlibrary.org to register.
Lecture: Understanding the Second Amendment with James Coll Join the Elmont Memorial Library and James Coll at 12:30 p.m. in meeting room 2 for an in-person lecture on the Second Amendment. In this lecture, the impact of Supreme Court cases about the Second Amendment, the role of the legislative initiative at the state and federal levels to regulate on matters related to it, and the evolving status of this debate will be discussed. Registration is required. Limited seating. First-comefirst-seated. Masks are required for all in-person programs, regardless of vaccination status. Contact adult
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Join the Elmont Memorial Library and Rosemary Algios at 11 a.m. in meeting room 1 for an in-person American Sign Language lesson. In this beginner course you will learn finger spelling, numbers, vocabulary, facial expressions, basis conversational phrases and Deaf culture. Registration is required. Limited seating. First-come-first-seated. Masks are required for all in-person programs, regardless of vaccination status. Contact adult reference at (516) 354-5280 x 223 or via email at reference@elmontlibrary. org to register. This course will be held on Jan. 12, Jan. 19 and Jan. 26 at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 15 Creatividad Illustration by Christy O’Connell
Learn sign language at the F.S. public library Illustrations from Franklin Square resident Christy O’Connell’s 2020 book, “Sally the Signing Squirrel” (illustrations by Shereen Said). The Franklin Square Public Library is holding an instructional American Sign Language class with Rosemary Algios on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. reference at (516) 354-5280 x 223 or via email at reference@elmontlibrary.org to register.
Monday, Jan. 10 Chair Yoga with Mary Mazzone Join Elmont Memorial Library and Mary Mazzone at 1 p.m. in meeting room 2 for a chair yoga class. Registration is required, and there is limited seating. Registration for Elmont Library cardholders begins two weeks before each program. Masks are required for all in-person programs, regardless of vaccination status. Contact adult reference at (516) 354-5280 x 223 or via email at reference@elmontlibrary.org to register.
Online: How to Beat the Winter Blahs Join the Franklin Square Public Library
between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for an online program about how to beat the “winter blahs.” Discover unique and natural ways to beat the winter blahs. Make your home warm, cozy and comfortable with hygge inspired ideas. Lift your spirits by connecting with nature. Explore movement, variety and connections in your life. Register online at the library’s website, www.franklinsquarepl.org.
Adults: Crochet and Knitting Fun Join the Elmont Memorial Library at 3 p.m. in meeting room 1 for an in-person crochet and knitting event. Bring your own knitting and crochet ideas and supplies; this is not an instructional class. Registration is required. Limited seating. First-come-first-seated. Masks are required for all in-person programs, regardless of vaccination status. Contact adult reference at (516) 354-5280 x 223
or via email at reference@elmontlibrary. org to register.
Tuesday, Jan. 11 Movie: The Last Leonardo Join the Elmont Memorial Library in the Elmont Library Theater at 2:30 p.m. for a showing of “The Last Leonardo,” a documentary released during 2021. Please silence your cell phones at the showing if you attend it. Registration is required. Limited seating. First-come-firstseated. Masks are required for all in-person programs, regardless of vaccination status. Contact adult reference at (516) 354-5280 x 223 or via email at reference@elmontlibrary.org to register.
Join the Franklin Square Public Library and Candido Crespo, recipient of the 2021 Huntington Arts Council Decentralized Grant and head of CreativiDAD (the creative Dad), for an art program between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the meeting room that is open to fathers/ male guardians of children within the age range of 3-6. CreativiDAD’s goal is to increase the amount of time creativity plays in parenting, especially for fathers. This program is open to 15 fathers accompanied by one child (3-6 years old). Register online at the library’s website, www.franklinsquarepl.org.
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Vivian Zhu and Malik Hyman were named Elmont Memorial H.S. valedictorian & salutatorian. The F.S. school district recently introduced a coding program into its schools’ curriculum. N.H.P. Memorial H.S.’s Leilani Lee performed at the American Protégé Winter Gala Concert. Covert Ave. School celebrated students’ native cultures on Cultural Diversity Day on Dec. 9. Sewanhaka alum Dennis Peron co-wrote a proposal that legalized medicinal marijuana in CA.
