The Roslyn Times, Friday, June 3, 2016
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Bryant Library New Beginning Singles (50+) Support Group Led by Marla Matthews Wednesday, June 8, 3:30 PM Discussion and social support group for divorced, widowed, and all single adults who would like a new beginning! Make new friends, network, and learn new skills towards re-inventing yourself with inspiration and hope for your future. The more we know, the better we do. There’s hope and support for you with new friends and a new attitude. It’s never too late to be happy! Join this lively, stimulating discussion for divorced, widowed, and all single adults ages 50 plus, facilitated by talk show host of “The Relationship Journey” and social worker, Marla Matthews. Current Events with Ivan Krakowsky Tuesday, June 21, 1:00 PM Ivan Krakowsky will take you behind the headlines and explore current news items. Mr. Krakowsky is a former Department Head of Social Studies for Farmingdale Public Schools. Park, Long Island. Get The “Write” Idea with Yvonne Pastolove Thursday, June 23, 2:00 PM Do you love writing? Are you interested in improving your writing process? Long-time Roslyn Resident Yvonne
Pastolove will discuss how she crafted her two most recent publications, Gabrielle’s Story and Aglaia’s Story. Yvonne will also give writers helpful tips on researching material for historical fiction novels and ways to find your own narrative voice. There will be a question and answer session after the presentation and books will be available for purchase. å BOOK TALKS Hot Off The Press: Tuesday, June 28, 1:00 PM The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson Book Talk with Elizabeth Olesh Monday, May 9, 7:30 PM The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck Monday, June 13, 7:30 PM The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers YOGA with Donna Rovegno Tuesdays: 10-11:30 June 7, 14, 21, 28 No Thursday Classes Due to School Visits Saturdays: 9:30-11:00 June 4, 11, 18, 25 MEDITATION with Donna Rovegno Tuesdays from 11:30 am12:00 pm June 7, 14, 21 Registration Required: $20 for full session STRECH & TONE Wednesdays: June 15, 22, 29
Registration Required: $36 for full session ART SHOW Roslyn Middle School Art Show May – June (The length of the show may be changed) This year marks the 6th show of strictly Middle School student art work. The entire community is invited to the reception to celebrate the students’ work. Along with viewing the creations of these talented young people, there will be live music provided by Roslyn student musicians. Enjoy the food, beverages, music, and art at the reception. Senator Martins to Hold Senior Scam Prevention Program Monday, June 13, 11:00 AM Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) will be sponsoring a program at The Bryant Library to help senior citizens protect themselves from scams and fraud. Division of Consumer Protection representatives will inform residents about recent scams targeting senior citizens and teach them steps to prevent identity theft, protect their personal information, and avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Seniors will also be able to ask questions. Seniors who would like more information about the scam prevention program on June 13 should call Senator Martins’ office at 516-746-5924.
Roslyn Community Calendar SUNDAY MORNING SOFTBALL IN EAST HILLS PARK The weekly East Hills pick up softball game is looking for a few good men. Games are every Sunday, weather permitting, from 8:30-11:30 at the park in East Hills, off Harbor Hill Road. We have guys who have been playing in this game since the 80¹s, but it¹s been going on even longer than that! Any
men interested in helping continue this thirty plus year tradition are encouraged to attend. Contacts: William Gavin, East Hills Park Director 516 484 9800; Steward Faden 516 410 6666; Peter Wagner 516 527-1200 VILLAGE OF EAST HILLS 2016 ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE The Village of East Hills will hold its annual blood
drive this year on Saturday, June 4, 2016. As always, the drive will take place at the Theater at The Park at East Hills from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Every pint donated can save up to three (3) lives. Our community has always been most generous with its donations in the past and we hope that the generosity will continue again this year. Donors must be between the ages of 16 and 75 or
have parental permission (for 16 year olds) or a doctor’s note (for those over 75). Minimum weight is 110 lbs. Photo identification is required. While walk-ins are welcome, it is recommended that donors make an appointment so as to shorten any wait time and to make the drive more efficient. To make an appointment, please call Tina, the Park Secretary @ 516-484-9800 or Cliff
Lewisohn, the Blood Drive Committee Chairperson at 516-297-7171. ROSLYN BOARD MEETING The next meeting of the Roslyn Public Schools Board of Education will take place on Thursday, June 16, at 8 p.m. at Roslyn High School. Agendas and minutes for Board of Education meetings are available at www.
roslynschools.org; click on “Board of Education.” ACBL BRIDGE ACBL sanctioned Bridge games take place in the Nursery School Atrium every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. and Thursday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. in the main building at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, 272 Shelter Rock Rd., Roslyn. Call 917-658-5991 to make a reservation.