Rockville Centre News and Events, week of Jan. 3

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On the board

Board of Trustees Briefing Session

Jan. 3, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting

Jan. 7, 7 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall

Zoning Board Meeting

Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall

Community Events

Mercy to offer Diabetes-management programs

Mercy will offer winter sessions of Diabetes Self-Management Training programs. The four-session programs will be conducted in January on Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and in February on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The program is most often covered by medicare, medicaid and private insurance. For more information, please call 516-62MERCY.

Women in International Sports

On Jan. 8, the Fortnightly Club of Rockville Centre's Forum Chairpersons Camille Altman and Marge Becht will present Tanya Adamovich, who will discuss Women in International Sports. The meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at St. Mark's Methodist Church on Hempstead Avenue. Visitors welcome. Congratulations to Emily Van Dusen on receiving her 25-year membership silver tray.

Little League Spring Registration

The Rockville Centre Little League will hold three in-person registration days for new players at the Anderson Recreation Center at 111 Oceanside Road. The registration days will take place on: Jan. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to noon; Jan. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Jan. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. New registrants must bring an original birth certificate and proof of residence (tax bill, utility bill, etc). Returning players can register online at rvclittleleague.com.

Singles Concert

Dale & Steve’s South Shore Singles presents Tommy Sullivan of the ‘original’ Brooklyn Bridge. Join the Long Island Music Hall of Famer for an evening of great music on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Oceanside Jewish Center, 2860 Brower Ave., Oceanside. Fee is $20 (for members it’s $18). Refreshments served. Contact Dale 678-0457 or Sue Lederman, who is the director of adult services at the JCC, at slederman@friedbergjcc.org.

Winter Wishes Blood Drive

Mercy invites and encourages residents to participate in its Winter Wishes Blood Drive to support Long Island Blood Services on Wednesday, Jan. 9 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. All donors will receive a fleece scarf and gloves, compliments of the New York Blood Center, to keep or re-gift to a charitable organization of their choice. Anyone between the ages of 17 and 75, in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Healthy individuals older than 75 can donate blood if they present written permission from their physician obtained within two weeks of their donation. Donors should eat beforehand and bring reading glasses and ID with signature and know their Social Security number. To register, please call Jeannie Jaeger at (516) 705-2589 and leave your name and phone number.

Tree of Life Yoga

Central Synagogue of Nassau County, 430 DeMott Ave., is again sponsoring a fall session, with evening classes of yoga. The classes are open to yoga students of all levels. The Tree of Life Yoga will be offering a series of 12 classes Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. You may pay as you go for $15 a class. Members of the community are invited to participate. For additional information, including specific class dates, contact the office at (516) 766-4300 or visit www.centralsy.org/community/treeoflifeyoga.

Phillips House Museum of the Village of Rockville Centre

28 Hempstead Avenue is open, free to the public, on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment by calling 764-7459. The museum, a sea captain's house built in 1886, has period furnishings.

Permanent displays include kitchen tools, wood-working tools, toys, dolls and period glassware. The trustees are always interested in exhibiting collections of local residents. If you have one you would like to share with the community on a temporary basis, please call the above number.

At the

Library

221 N. Village Ave.

(516) 766-6257

Career Center

The Library’s Career Center is open Saturdays. Five computers available for your job search needs. All computers are equipped with Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Inter-net access and bookmarked job search websites. Printing available for resumes and cover letters. Mondays 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays 1 to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NEED HOMEWORK HELP?

Homework Helpers, a partnership program between the Sandel Senior Center Service Corps and the Rockville Centre Public Library offers help with homework by former teachers to students in grades 1 to 6 every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room of the Library. For further details, contact the Children’s Room.

Jan. 3

Painting with passion

10 a.m. to noon

Join instructor Iris Gorenberg for this painting class. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $25 nonrefundable fee per six-week session.

Yoga with Joe

3:30 p.m.

Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. $25 for six-class session, non-refundable fee. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

Adult Game Night

6:30 p.m.

Come to the library to play mahjong, cards or board games. Bring your own games.

Jan. 7

Simply Stronger

11:30 a.m.

Certified fitness instructor Marilyn Bunger leads this popular low impact exercise class. There is a $25 non-refundable fee per six-week winter session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

Book Chats with Anna Katsavos

1 p.m.

Join Anna in discussing The Forgotten Waltz by Anne Enright. During a snowstorm, Gina Moynihan reminisces the string of events that brought her the love of her life, Sean Vallely, and recalls their affair.

Jan. 8

Yoga with Joe

12:30 p.m.

Join certified Iyengar yoga instructor Joe Cilmi for this beginning-level class. There is a $25 non-refundable fee per six-week winter session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

Seven Easy Steps to Greater Energy

7 p.m.

Join Dr. Peter Luekin as he shares his expertise and advice about rejuvenating your daily routine.

Jan. 9

Senior Current Events

10:30 a.m.

With Richard Skolnick, in conjunction with Sandel Senior Center.

Chi Gong

10:30 a.m.

Join instructor Marianna Farinna for this popular course. $25 for six-class session, non-refundable fee. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

Knit 1, Purl 2

1 p.m.

Join resident knitter Paula Picow and learn new skills or enhance one. Bring projects or yarn and needles.

Jan. 10

Painting with passion

10 a.m. to noon

Join instructor Iris Gorenberg for this painting class. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $25 nonrefundable fee per six-week session.

IRA Mistakes Not to Make (and More!)

2 p.m.

Certified investment advisor Bruce Kirsch returns with advice on retirement vehicles and savings plans.

Yoga with Joe

3:30 p.m.

Join everybody’s favorite yoga instructor at an additional time. $25 for six-class session, non-refundable fee. Register at the Adult Reference Desk!

Adult Game Night

6:30 p.m.

Come to the library to play mahjong, cards or board games. Bring your own games.

Archival Photos: Old School in RVC

Upper Concourse Gallery

Be sure to take a look at this collection of photographs featuring school buildings of yesteryear, including the very first high school on the south shore of Long Island.

Display Cases

'Tis the Season

Stop by and admire this display featuring the holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

Lower Concourse Gallery

Rockville Centre Revisited: Photography by Ellen Fisch

The photographs of Ellen Fisch will be on exhibit on the Lover Concourse during the month of December. Fisch is an architectural fine art photographer based in New York. Her black-and-white and sepia tone photographs are timeless images evoking aesthetic beauty and a distinct sense of place. Well versed in painting and drawing, the photographer uses traditional fine art concepts to create images that go beyond conventional interpretations of her subjects. Fish’s photographs of a specific city, building, architectural detail or landmark encourage the viewer to journey to that place through photographic art to get its flavor and creating an indelible “placeprint” in the viewer’s mind. In 2010, Fisch photographed the charming and architecturally diverse community of Rockville Centre. The many styles of architecture and details of the area were brought to life in stunning black-and-white photographs. The result is a tour of the village through the eyes of a photographer. In the current exhibition Fisch revisits Rockville Centre to explore its beauty, spirit and character through setting and architecture. Visit Ellen Fisch Photography at ellenfisch.com

Helen Kraus and Small Community Room Galleries Autumn Meets Winter: Mixed Media by Galina Lampert

Works by artist Galina Lampert will be displayed in the Lower Gallery Rooms throughout the month of December. Her artistic goal is to convey feeling of happiness, calmness and balance through her depictions of still lifes and landscapes. Each composition conveys the artist’s interpretation of the beauty of nature filled with beauty, uniqueness, light and color.

Lampert is a freelance artist, a member of The National Association of Women Artists, the Art Students League of New York, and the Alliance of Queens Artists. Living in Valley Stream, she often takes inspiration from the many parks, fountains and sunsets and often includes scenes from her neighborhood in digital imagery and photography works.

Lampert studied at the School of Visual Arts and at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She currently studies with the Art Students League and the Salmagundi Art Club. Her work has been widely displayed in museums, exhibits and libraries across Long Island.

At the

Rec Center

111 N. Oceanside Road

(516) 678-9338 or 9339

Informational flyers on all activities are available on the village website at www.RVCNY.us. Call (516) 678-9338 for recreation schedules and fees or visit the village web site, rvcny.us

At the

Sandel

Center

50 South Park Ave.

­(516) 678-9350

Any RVC senior 60-years-old or older is encouraged to find out about the programs and services offered. Become a Facebook friend of “Rockville Sandel” where you can access the latest center information.

Art Class

Lisa Congemi will teach color theory, painting techniques, perspective, balance and composition. $8 materials fee for five-week course.

Learn to Play Dominos

Began on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Waitlist only.

European History

Robbie Pena will share his enthusiasm for European history on Jan. 8 at 11 a.m.

Podiatry

Rockville Centre Podiatrist Dr. Jay Kerner will discuss proper footcare on Jan. 9 at 1 p.m.

Open Gym Program

The main gymnasium of the Rec Center will be open for free-play basketball for grades 4 and up on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4:30 beginning Oct. 29. The evening open gym for grades 6 and up will begin Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 from 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. Admission is by valid 2012-2013 Recreation Card.

ONGOING

Exercise classes

Monday: Range of Motion -11 a.m.

Tuesday:

Aerobics- 9 a.m. Pilates- 10 a.m. Yoga- 12:40 p.m.

Wednesday:

Stretch & Balance- 10 a.m.

Core Exercise- 11 a.m. Line Dance- 2 p.m.

Thursday:

Cardio Dance- 10 a.m. Yoga-3:45 p.m.

Friday:

Zumba- 10:30 a.m.

Center Stage Chorus

Mondays beginning Oct. 1 at 1:30 p.m. New members are welcome.

Sandel Senior Men’s Club

The club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. for breakfast and business. At 11 a.m., guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men.

Social Work Services

Wendy Weinstock, MSW, is available for private consultation on a range of social work services such as housing and transportation, as well as individual and group counseling. Call Wendy

at (516) 537-1162

Send calendar items to

rvceditor@liherald.com