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It's Whats Happening
September 2007

Community Happenings

RAA Happenings

"ArtSplash 2007," and "Project Diversity Queens," Fort Tilden galleries, 9/9 to 10/7. Galleries open, Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m., Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Call to Artists for first exhibits of 2008, "Get Out Of Town." Exhibition dats, 1/19/2008 to 2/17/2008. Deadline for submissions,

12/12. "Structure," exhibit dates, 3/8 to 3/30. Deadline for submissions, 2/7/2008. "Of Women," open to all women artists. Exhibition dates, 4/19 to

5/18. Deadline for submissions, 3/26/2008

Piper 's Pursuit 5K Run On The Boards

Irish Circle (B. 102 St./RBB), 9/29, 10 a.m.

Open House NY, at Gateway National Park Venues 10/6 and 10/7. Floyd Bennett Field, 10/6, 10 a.m. to noon. Jacob Riis Park,

10/6, 1 to 3 p.m. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, 10/7, 1 to 3 p.m.

Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruises 9/23 and 10/13, "Golden Sunshine," Sheepshead Bay, 4 to 7 p.m. Sponsored

by ALS, Info at 718-318-9344.

Aviator Sports Bits

Seniors in Shape, Mind and Body Fitness for Those 55+ Aviator Sports, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, Now through 12/8, Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Fitness Expo, 10/11. Teen Nights, every Friday night, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ice skating, rock wall climbing, gymnastics. Public Ice Skating Sessions, Mon. thru Thurs., 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fri., 1:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. Sat., noon to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight. Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Open HockeySessions, men and women, 18-years-of-age and older, bring own equipment, Mon. and Tues., noon to 1:20 p.m. Wed. and Thurs., noon to 1:20 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 12:20 a.m. Fri. and Sat., noon to 1:20 p.m. and 9 to 10:20

SEPTEMBER Aviator Sports Bits

SEPTEMBER Seniors in Shape, Mind and Body Fitness for Those 55+. 9/10 through 12/8, Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Fitness Expo, 10/11. Teen Nights, every Friday night, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ice skating, rock wall climbing, gymnastics. Public Ice Skating Sessions, Mon. thru Thurs., 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fri., 1:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. Sat., noon to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight. Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Open Hockey Sessions, men and women, 18-yearsof age and older, bring own equipment, Mon. and Tues., noon to 1:20 p.m. Wed. and Thurs., noon to 1:20 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 12:20 a.m. Fri. and Sat., noon to 1:20 p.m. and 9 to 10:20 p.m.

Open Basketball Sessions, girls and boys, ages 6 to 12, Mon. and Wed., 4 to 6 p.m. Adults, Fri., 7 to 10 p.m.

Community Happenings

100 Precinct CC "Oktoberfest" Breakfast, Bayview Restaurant, Broad Channel, 10/21, 10 a.m. to noon.

Comprehensive Safe Driving Course, West End Temple (147-02 Newport Ave.), 10/2 and 10/9, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Must attend both sessions.

Disability Awareness Mass, St. Gertrude Church (B. 38 St./BCD), 9/29, 4 p.m. All facilities are full accessable for handicapped.

Thrift Sale, First Congregational Church (320 B. 94 St.), 9/21 and 9/22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bazaarette, Ladies Guild of West End Temple, 147-02 Newport Ave.,10/6, 7 to 9 p.m. 10/7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Flea Market, Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El, B. 121 St..RBB, 10/20, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. 10/21, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruises, 9/23 and 10/13, "Golden Sunshine," Sheepshead Bay, 4 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by ALS, Info at 718-318-9344.

Gateway Happenings

Note: Most events at Gateway National Park require reservations. Please check in advance of your attendance.

Wildlife Refuge: (718-318-4340): Migrations On!, 9/23, 1 to 3 p.m. Big Egg: The Marsh and the Restoration, 9/29, 1 to 3 p.m.

Floyd Bennett Field (718-338-3799): Exploring the Trails of Dead Horse Bay, 9/23, 9 to 11 a.m.

Fort Tilden (718-318-4300): The History of Fort Tilden, 9/29, 1 to 3 SEPTEMBER p.m. NYC Audubon Hawk Watch, 9/30, 9 a.m. to noon.

Health Happenings

Peninsula Hospital Center, (54-14 BCD) (Diabetes Support Group, 2nd Mon., 10 a.m. Meditation Rm. Extended Care. Cancer Support Group, PHC, American Cancer Society and Arverne Cancer Support Group invites patients, caregivers and survivors are invited to the Rockaway Cancer Support Group, which meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at the Meditation Room at 6 p.m. Stroke Support Group, last Wed., Traumatic Brain Injury, 2nd Fl., 5:30 p.m. Auxiliary, 1st Tues., Meditation Rm. Noon.

St. John's Episcopal Hospital (327 B. 19 St.), Free Pregnancy Screening, Mon. - Wed., 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.- noon. Diabetes Education Support Group, all meetings at 1:30 p.m., Podiatry, 9/24. Nephropathy, 10/22. November program will be at Diabetes Awareness Day.

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (6200 BCD) Very low or no cost quality services, free pregnancy, HIV and dental screenings, asthma and diabetes workshops. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for appointment, 718-945-7150. Far Rockaway Site, 1288 Central Ave. Hours: Mon., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tues. to Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Call for appointment, 718-868-8230.

After-hours emergencies, 212-517-1878.

Library Happenings

Arverne Branch (312 B. 54 St.): Story time, ages 1 ˝ to 4, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Learning Center, Wed., 9/26, 10/3, 10:30 a.m. Cancer Screening For Women, little or no cost, 9/24, 1 p.m. Friends of The Library Meeting, 9/24, 6 p.m., all residents are invited. Book Discussion, "Women & Money," By Suze Orman, Sponsored by Queens, UFT, free copy of book, must register in advance, 9/24, 6 to 7 p.m.

Far Rockaway Branch (1637 Central Ave.), Computer Classes For Spanish Speakers, Saturdays, 9/22, 9/29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required beginning 9/8. Participants encouraged to attend all three classes. Toddler Learning Center, Wednesdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 10:30 a.m.

Cancer Screening for Women, little or no cost, 9/21, 11 a.m.

Peninsula Branch (92-25 RBB): Preschool Story Time, ages 2-5, Wed., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Picture Book Time, ages 3 ˝ to 5, Wed., 10:30 a.m. Toddler Learning Center, Fridays, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 10:30 a.m.

Seaside Branch (116-15 RBB): Toddler Learning Center, Wednesdays, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/1710:30 a.m.

Meetings

100 Precinct Community Council, 4th Wednesday of Month, 7:30 p.m.,

Knights of Columbus Hall (333 B. 90 St.). Next Meeting, 9/26. PO Darcy. Crime Prevention Officer.

Community Board 14, 2nd Tues. of month, 7:45 p.m., K of C Hall, B. 90 Street.

Far Rockaway Committee of the Queens HIV Care Network, 1600 Central Ave., Fifth Floor, 3rd Tuesday of month, 10 a.m.

Arverne Civic Association, Addabbo Family Health Center (6200 BCD). 2nd Mon. of month, 7:30 p.m.

Edgemere Neighborhood Action Community Team, Blanch Daycare (44-02 BCD), 4th Tues., 7 p.m.

Coalition For Far Rockaway (CFR), Regular meetings, 4th Wed of month, Arverne Library, 312 B. 54 St.

Knights of Columbus Rockaway Council 2672 (333 B. 90 St.), 1st and 3rd Tues. of month, 8:15 p.m., 330 B. 90 St. Columbiettes, 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:30.

Deerfield Area Civic, last Monday of month, 7:30 p.m., 327 B. 19 St. St. Gertrude Church (B. 38 St./BCD), 3rd Thursday, 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Sand Castle Tenants Association (formerly Roy Reuther), 2nd Thurs. 711 Seagirt (D), 2 p.m. Satellite Post Office, D Room, 2nd, 4th Tues., 10:30 a.m. to noon. MetroCard Van, 3rd Friday, 711 Seagirt Ave., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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

101 Precinct Community Council, 3rd Wed., 6 p.m., 1612 Mott Ave.

American Legion Post 272, (K of C, 333 B. 90 St.) 1st & 3rd Fri. of month,7:30 p.m.

Lt. Bernard H. Weiner, Post 258 JWV, SEPTEMBER 3rd Sun., Temple Beth El Little Synagogue, RBB & B. 122 St.

Weed & Seed Steering Committee, Church of God Christian Academy (1332 Central ), 3rd Wed., 1:30 p.m.

Music & The Arts

RAA: General Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month, Bldg. T149, Fort Tilden, 7:30 p.m. Bring artwork. "ArtSplash 2007," and "Project Diversity Queens," Fort Tilden galleries, Now to 10/7. Galleries open, Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m., Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Call to Artists for first exhibits of 2008, "Get Out Of Town." Exhibition dats, 1/19/2008 to 2/17/2008. Deadline for submissions, 12/12. "Structure," exhibit dates, 3/8 to 3/30. Deadline for submissions, 2/7/2008. "Of Women," open to all women artists. Exhibition dates, 4/19 to 5/18. Deadline for submissions, 3/26/2008.

RTC: "Rock Away Cafe," 9/22, 9/28, 9/29 at 8 p.m. 9/16, 9/23 at 2 p.m.. 9/30, 5 p.m. Fort Tilden Theater.

Country-Western Music, Dancing, Glendale Memorial Bldg. (72-02 Myrtle Ave.), 7:30 p.m., adults only, Anniversary Halloween Dance, 10/13. Thanksgiving Dance, 11/10. "Gunsmoke," 12/8.

Religious Happenings

Apostolic Christian Fellowship Temple, (411 B. 30 St.), Fellowship Café, Soul Food Restaurant every Sat., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gospel Club Café, food, song, praise and fellowship, first and fourth Sat. of month, 7 p.m.

Arverne Church Of God (13-18 Central Ave.), Marriage Class, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Mon. thru Wed. services, 7:30 p.m.

Bayswater Jewish Center (Healy Ave./ Dickens St.), Weekday and Sabbath services, Men's Club, Sisterhood, bar and bat mitzvah lessons.

Bethel AME Church, (215 Beach 77 St.), Arverne, Sun. Church School 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.; Thurs. Food Pantry 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thurs. Prayer Circle7 a.m.; Youth Ministry 2nd and 4th Friday 7 p.m.

Beth-El Temple Church of God, (1874 Mott Ave.), Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Morn. Worship, 11:45 a.m.; Children Church, 12:45 a.m.

Congregation Derech Emunoh SEPTEMBER (B. 66 and RBB), Shabbos Services, 9 a.m., Kiddush to follow.

Christ Community Church (60 W. Market St., Breezy Point), Interdenominational Protestant Church, Sunday Service, 10 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (Mormon), 1600 Central Ave., Sun., noon, Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Primary School, 10 a.m. to noon. Evangelical Holiness Church (1143 BCD), Sun.: Christian Education (10 a.m., Celebration Service (11 a.m.), Tues. Bible Study (7:30 p.m.), Wed., Prayer (7:30), Fri., Youth (7:30 p.m.)

Community Church of the Nazarene (14-14 Central Ave.), Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 11 a.m.

Far Rockaway Church Of Christ, 21-25 Nameoke St,) Sun. Bible Class, 10 a.m., Sun. Worship, 11 a.m., 6 p.m., Bible Class, Wed., 7 p.m.

Far Rockaway Community Church of the Nazarene (1414 Central Ave.), Youth Mtg., Fri., 6 p.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship, Sun., 11 a.m.

First Congregational Church (UCC), (320 B. 94 St.), Sunday Worship, 11 a.m., Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Thrift Sale, 9/21 and 9/22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

First Church of God, (14-25 BCD), Sun. Services, 7:30, 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Gyan Mandili, 1293 Brunswick Ave., FR, Sun. Services, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

House On The Rock Church, (114-15 RBB), Non-denominational, Bible Classes, Sun., 10 a.m.; Worship Service, Sun., 11 a.m.; Prayer Service, Mon., 7 p.m.; Praise and Worship Service, Wed., 7:30 p.m.

New Beginnings Deliverance Church of Jesus Christ (38-20 RBB), Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, Mon., Wed., 11 a.m.; Evening Fellowship, Tues., Fri., 4:45; Prayer/Bible Reading, Tues., 7:30 p.m.; Youth Get-Together, Fri., 8 p.m.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (221 B. 86 St.), Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Wed. Nt. Bible Class, 6:30 p.m., Wed. Nt. Prayer Mtg., 8 p.m.

Seaside Jewish Center (103-00 SFP), midweek minyans, Fri. & Sat. evening services.

2007 Solid Rock Church of Seventh Day Adventists, (52-05 RBB), Sabbath School, Sat. 9:30 a.m.; Divine Worship, Sat., 11:15; Midweek Prayer, Wed. 7:30 p.m.

St. Francis de Sales RC Church (B. 129 St./RBB), 6 Wednesdays, beginning 10/3, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

St. Gertrude (336 B 38 St.) Disability Awareness Mass. Dedicated to Fr. Brendan Downing. Sat, 9/29, 4 p.m.

St. John Baptist Church (74-05 RBB), Sunday School, 8:30 a.m. Sunday Children's Church, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m. Bible Study, Wed., noon. Bible Study, Wed., noon; Thurs., 7:30 p.m.

St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church (19-20 New Haven Ave.),

A Night of Music and Prayer, 9/27, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

St. Rose of Lima (B. 84 St.), Mass, Mon. to Fri., 8:30 a.m., noon. Sat. at 8:30 a.m.

Temple Beth-El (B. 121 St./RBB), Shabbat Children's Services, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Upper Room International Ministries (708 B. 19 St.), Clothing Distribution, blankets, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 718-471-5741.

West End Temple, (147-02 Newport Ave.) Shabbat Service, Fri, 8:15 p.m., Oneg Shabbot, Sun. 9 a.m., Hebrew School (5- 16 yrs. Old), Wed. 3:15 p.m.

Word Of Life Church, Far Rockaway (1919 Cornaga Ave.), Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday Worship, 7 p.m.

Senior Happenings

Seniors in Shape, Mind and Body Fitness for Those 55+. Aviator Sports, Flatbush Ave., Bklyn. 9/10 through 12/8, Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Fitness Expo, 10/11.

My Turn Program At KBCC. Kingsborough Community College (Manhattan Beach, Bklyn.) offers free classes for 60+ residents along with traditional students. Registration Fee required. 718-368-5079.

Brooklyn College Retirees in Pursuit Of Education Program (IRPE), Courses in many 2007 disciplines, fee only, Info at 718-951-5647.

New Horizon Counseling Center, for seniors, 718 B. 20 St., 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. free meals, therapeutic activities, social work services, computer groups, Spanish and Russian spoken.

Beth Abraham Adult Day Health Care Program (1821 Cornaga Ave.), Mon. to Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., serving medically and physically frail adults 18 years of age and older, medical monitoring, social work services, PT/ OT, breakfast, snacks, lunch, Spanish, Russian and French- Creole spoken.

DSSM/Neponsit Adult Day Health Care (230 B. 102 St.), Mon. to Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Medically supervised program for frail, elderly, disabled adults and dementia. Therapeutic recreation, hot lunch, Spanish and Russian speaking staff.

Seaside Adult Community Center (90-01 RBB), daily breakfast and lunch (60 and older), crochet, aerobics, art. Alzheimer's Support Group, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Flea Market, Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

JASA Rockaway Park Senior Center, 121-16 RBB, dancing, exercise, Tai Chi, trips, hot lunch. 718-634-3044.

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. Yoga, Mon. Wed. Thurs., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Arts and Crafts, Thurs., 10:30 a.m. Let's Stroll Walking Group, Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m.

St. Gertrude Senior Center, (338 B. 36 St.), Open Mon., Wed., Fri., for senior activites after 9 a.m. mass, 9:30 a,m. to 2 p.m. Flea Market, Mon., Wed., Fri., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Francis de Sales Sea Breeze Golden Age Club, (B. 129/RBB), Bazaar and Flea Market, 10/3, noon to 4 p.m.

Sports Happenings

Piper's Pursuit 5K Run On The Boards, Irish Circle (B. 102 St./RBB), 9/29, 10 a.m.

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