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It's What's Happening

OCTOBER 2003

Broad Channel

Ninth Annual Historical Day, 10/5, noon - 5 p.m., VFW Hall, Shad Creek Rd.

Courses

10-week Boating Safety Course, offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary begins 10/2, 7:30 p.m., Ryan Center, Floyd Bennett Field.

Safe Driving Course, 10/7 and 10/14, 7:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m., West End Temple Social Club, 147-02 Newport Ave.

Gateway Happenings

The National Park Service is celebrating the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Wright Brothers Flight at Floyd Bennett Field, 10/10 - 10/13:

10/10, 10 a.m., 30-minute Ranger talk on "The Wright Brothers and the First Flight," Hangar B.

10/10, 1 p.m., 30-minute Ranger talk on "Early Aviation in New York State," Ryan Visitor Center.

10/11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) Open House, tours of Floyd Bennett field's aircraft and restoration facility.

10/12, 10 a.m., 1-hour Ranger talk and tour on "Floyd Bennett Field - the Municipal Airport," Ryan Visitor Center.

10/12, 1 p.m., 1-hour Ranger talk and tour on "Naval Air Station - New York Floyd Bennett Field During WWII," Hangar B.

10/13, 10 a.m., 1-hour Ranger talk and tour on "Aviation Sites in the National park System," Ryan Visitor Center.

10/13, 1 p.m., 1-hour talk and tour on "Flying Boats," Hangar B.

Health Happenings

Alzheimer's caregivers support group, Neponsit Adult Day Health Care Program, Young Israel of FR, 2nd & 4th Thurs. of month, 1 - 3 p.m.

Blood Drive, 10/22, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Peninsula Hospital Center Nursing Home Meditation Room.

Cancer survivors and those undergoing treatments are offered free classes, workshops, support groups, and much more! Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett, Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.hewletthouse.org

Fifth Annual Distinguished Nurse Lecture Series, 10/8, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Lawrence Club.

Free pregnancy testing, Multiviz Health Services, 529 B. 20 St. Mon. - Sat. OB/GYN services available. Health & Harmony Wellness Education presents yoga/meditation classes - every other Thurs., 7 p.m.; meditation and movement for mothers every Fri., 10 a.m.

Lamaze Classes, 10/9, 10/16, and 10/23, 6:30 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Hospital, 327 B. 19 St.National Depression Screening Day, free and anonymous, 10/9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Rockaway Mental Health Clinic, 13-29 BCD.

Peninsula Hospital Center, Parkinson Support Group - 2nd Wed. of month, 1 p.m., Meditation Room

Kid Happenings

Learn about the afterschool program and meet the latchkey monitor at Peninsula Branch (QBPL), 10/9, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., 92-25 RBB.

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 81, every Wed., 6:30 p.m., St. Francis de Sales.

Teens do you need someone to talk to? Just "drop-in" to the Teen Drop-In Center, Mondays, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Healthguard Diagnostic & Treatment Center, 217 B. 95 St. No appointment necessary to talk to them about anything!

Meetings

Al-Anon Meeting, Page and Step Workshop, every Mon., 8 p.m., St. Camillus School Library, 189 B. 99 St. (ring bell on right).

American Legion Post 272, 1st & 3rd Fri. of month, 7:30 p.m. Bingo, Thurs., 7 p.m., 301 B. 92 St.

Community United for Better Education (CUBE), first Mon. of month, 7:30 p.m. 1603 Central Ave.

Far Rockaway Chapter of the NAACP, 3rd Thurs. of month, 7 p.m., St. John Baptist Church, 74-05 RBB.

Knights of Columbus Rockaway Council 2672, 1st and 3rd Tues. of month, 7:30 p.m., 330 B. 90 St.

Lebanon Lodge #54, Ancient Free and Accepted Prince Hall Masons, 1st & 3rd Mon., 8 p.m., 107-51 Guy Brewer Blvd.

Lt. Bernard H. Weiner, Post 258 Jewish War Veterans, 1st & 3rd Sun., Temple Beth El Little Synagogue, RBB & 122 St.

Rotary Club of the Rockaways, Wed., 12:15 p.m. Snug Harbour Restaurant.

Music & The Arts

ARTSPLASH and DIGITALSPLASH 2003, thru 10/26; Sat. 12 noon - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; wine and cheese reception, 9/28, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Fort Tilden.

Make Your Own Halloween Wreath, 10/16, Peninsula Branch (QBPL), 4 p.m., pre-registration req'd., 92-25 RBB.

Religious

Apostolate for Family Consecration, Be Not Afraid Family Hours, 10/7, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays from 10/14 on, 7:30 p.m., St. Rose of Lima, 130 B. 84 St.

Beth-El Temple Church of God in Christ Family and Friend Day, 10/5, 4 p.m., 1874 Mott Ave.

Celestial Church of Christ Food Pantry, Mondays, noon - 1 p.m., 214 B. 90 St., ID req'd.

Gospel Club Café, offers a variety of foods, song, praise and fellowship every first and fourth Sat. of month, 7 p.m., 411 B. 30 St.

West End Temple Shabbat Services, 10/3, 8:15 p.m., Oneg Shabbat will follow.

Yom Kippur Services: 10/5 - Kol Nidre, 8:15 p.m.; 10/6 - Adults, 10:15 a.m.; Children, 1 p.m.; Afternoon, 2 p.m.; Memorial, 4:15 p.m.; Concluding, 5:15 p.m. Tickets available for all High Holy Day services. Call for information.

Senior Happenings

Hammel Senior Center would appreciate the donation of a working sewing machine. Contact the Center.

Breakfast 8:30 - 9 a.m.; lunch, 12 noon - 1 p.m. Wed. line dancing 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 90-01 RBB.

JASA Brookdale Village Senior Center, 131 B. 19 St., hot kosher lunch daily, 12:15 p.m., sign-up at 9:30 a.m.; art classes, Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; yoga, Mon. 11 a.m. - 12 noon; Tai Chi, Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Low cost transportation available for medical appointments, local supermarkets and banking.

Roy Reuther Senior Center (over age 60), 711C Seagirt Ave., hot kosher lunch daily at noon, sign-up begins 9 a.m. Bingo on Mon., 10 a.m. and Wed., 2 p.m.; Russian movie on Tue. Flamenco dancers, 10/8, 11 a.m.; piano concerto, 10/10, 11 a.m.; thrift table/flea market, 10/16, 9:30 a.m.; flu shots, 10/20, 9:30 a.m., Annual Costume Ball, 10/31.

St. Camillus Golden Age Senior Club meetings, 2nd and 4th Weds. of month, 1 p.m.

Young Israel of Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior League (60 and older), 2716 Healy Ave. Glatt Kosher meals, activities, opens 9 a.m.

Special Events

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 10/18, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., H.O. Scott Education and Community Center, Inc., 2050 Nameoke Ave.

Surfing Contest, 10/4, 7:30 a.m., B. 94 St.

Thrift Sale, 10/3 and 10/4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 320 B. 94 St.


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