On the calendar

Posted Thursday, August 9, 2012 12:00 am

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder met last week with Rina Shkolnik, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns. Shkolnik thanked Assemblyman Weisenberg for his many years of funding and support to the JCC and discussed ways that they could collaborate in the future to ensure the continued success of the organization.

August 11

Birthday Shabbat

For children who celebrate their Jewish birthday in Elul. Meet at Chabad to celebrate your special day with friends, and family. Cake will be served.

Place: Chabad, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst

Time: After Morning Services

Info: 516-295-2478 or www.chabad5towns.com

August 12

2012 Atlantic

Northeast Area Meet

and Fun Car Show

Come to this car show from 9 am- 3 pm at the Town of Hempstead Rock Hall Museum (199 Broadway, Lawrence 11559). Pre-registration fee is $35.00 for judged Chevrolets. Free admission for spectators. Call 718-224-2674 or email toms53belair@aol.com for an application.

Supplies for Success Fundraiser

We’re working to ensure that children on Long Island return to school with the tools they need to succeed. From 10 am-12 pm, come drop off supplies to help families in need at Congregation Anshei Chesed (in Toras Chaim Yeshiva of South Shore’s Gymnasium, 1170 Williams Street, Hewlett) People can also help assist with the packing of the supplies. If you cannot make the drop off, Lisa Septimus has volunteered to bring the items. Just drop the items at the rabbi’s house by August 10. All questions to lseptimus@nshahs.org or meln423@aol.com.

August 13

North Shore Hebrew Academy Ninth Annual Golf and Tennis Outing

North Shore Country Club, Glen Head NY. Golf, Mahjong, Tennis, and Texas Hold Em.

Golf Schedule: 10 am registration (Brunch and Warm-ups)

Tennis Schedule: 9:30 am registration (for women) 2 pm registration (for men)

Mahjong Schedule: 10 am registration

Texas Hold Em Schedule: 7:30 pm registration

Costs: Golf, cocktails, and dinner-$500. Tennis and/or Mahjong and dinner- $275. Cocktails and dinner only- $150. For more information, call 516-487-8687.

August 15

Congregation Sons of Israel Blood Drive

Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere, New York has completed plans for its semi-annual Blood Drive between 3:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Your neighbors’ lives will be protected. To make an appointment and obtain further information, call 516-374-0655.

August 16, 23, 30

JCC Yoga Classes

Please join the JCC of the Greater Five Towns for a Thursday morning Yoga class, 9:15-10:30am - $75. This class will take place at our Grove Street location and will be taught by Miriam Abrahams. For registration information please call Sheryl at (516) 569-6733 x 222.

August 16

Tzipora Long Beach Chapter Presents Bingo Night

Bring your family and friends out for a night of laughter and fun! This is an event that you will not want to miss. The Bingo night will take place at the Magnolia

Community Center (650 Magnolia Blvd. Long Beach, NY) A donation of $20 includes card, marker, desserts and Prizes.All proceeds from this event will go to Hadassah Hospital for medical research and to fund current projects. The event will start at 7 pm.

August 17-18

Young Israel of Long Beach hosts Shabbaton

Young Israel of Long Beach is pleased to announce that we have embarked on an exciting new program to attract young couples to our beautiful community. As part of our new initiative, we are hosting a Summer Shabbaton in our community. Shabbos Parshas Ra’ay promises to be a unique and fulfilling experience. Attendees will be treated to a relaxing and inspiring Shabbos filled with ruach, lectures, learning, and the special atmosphere of this close knit community. All accommodations including babysitting, housing arrangements, and meals will be taken care of, just come and enjoy! Don’t miss this opportunity! For registration and more information please call 1-855-MOV-YILB. Space is limited, so don’t delay!

August 21

JCC Golden Notes Choir

Please join us at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns’ “Golden Notes” (choir), 270 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, Tuesday mornings at 11am for a joyful hour of singing with choir master Zvi Klein. We sing songs in all languages and we perform for local venues. For information please call Sheryl at (516) 569-6733 x 222. The next sessions will be on August 28, September 4, and September 11.

August 27-31

Friendship Circle Summer Camp

End of summer camp for children with special needs. A week filled with fun activities, trips, crafts and much more. Meet at Chabad, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst at 10 am. For Info Call 516-295-2478*13 or batsheva@chabad5towns.com to register.

Ongoing

Weekday Golf Specials

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that all four of Nassau County’s 9-hole golf courses will be offering a special weekday discount. Conveniently spread around the county park system, Nassau offers residents four executive-level 9 hole golf courses at Cantiague Park, Christopher Morley, North Woodmere, and Bay Park.

“With these lower green fee prices, golfers of all skill levels are invited to continue to enjoy our 9-hole County golf courses at an even more economical and low-cost rate” said Mangano. “Every course provides the perfect setting to enjoy a day of golf.”

The new special rates, which must be purchased in packages of 5 rounds and are valid for weekday play only, are as follows:

Original Price Special Price Savings

Senior/Discount with Leisure Pass

$8.50 $7.50 $5.00

*5 Rounds for $37.50*

Resident Leisure Pass

$15.00 $12.00 $15.00

*5 Rounds for $60.00*

Non-Resident No Leisure Pass

$26.00 $21.00 $25.00

*5 Rounds for $105.00*

For more information regarding Nassau County’s four executive 9-hole golf courses, or the three 18-hole golf courses located in Eisenhower Park, please visit the Nassau County website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Calling all Senior Song Birds

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, located at 270 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, hosts a choir for seniors every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. for a joyful hour of singing with choir master Zvi Klein.

We sing songs in all languages and we perform for local venues. There is a $5.00 optional contribution requested per session. For information please call Sheryl at 516-569-6733 x222.

Support group

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns will sponsor a new support group for the economically challenged as a result of the economic downturn. Key themes will include unemployment, financial issues, empowerment and support. Please join us on Thursday mornings at 10:15 a.m. at Temple Israel, 140 Central Ave, Lawrence until January 20th. This group is part of Connect to Care, an initiative funded by UJA-Federation of NY. For further information and to pre-register, please contact Talia Rapps, L.M.S.W. at 516-569-6733 x213.

Movement class for

special needs

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers “Movement with Mary Moshos,” a class for children with special needs ages 5 and up, designed to enhance interaction with the environment through work with music, bubbles, and various textures. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst. 12 sessions/$240. Please call Sharona Arbeit at 516-569-6733 x218 for more information.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, located at 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, hosts every Tuesday a Parkinson’s Support Group from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of this group is to bring together Parkinsonians, spouses and their families in order to help them better understand the nature of the condition, gain confidence and join in community activities. For further information, please contact Cathy Byrne at 516-569-6733 x220.

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