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On the board
Board of Trustees Briefing
July 7, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting
July 12, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall
Zoning Board Meeting
July 13, 8 p.m., Village Hall
Zoning Board Meeting
July 27, 8 p.m., Village Hall
At the Library
221 N. Village Ave.
(516) 766-6257
Rockville Centre reads! Happy summer to one and all. Summer reading programs for all ages are now in progress.
Come in to the Library and ‘check out’ all of the exciting programs planned to engage readers from infants to adults! Children’s Sign Up in the Children’s Room. Young Adult and Adult registration at the Adult Reference Desk. Prizes for frequent readers.
The Library’s Career Center is open on Saturdays. Five computers available for job search needs. All computers are equipped with Win-Way Resume Preparation software, MS Word and Office programs. Internet access and bookmarked job search websites. Printing available for resumes and cover letters. Hours of Operation: Mondays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 1-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m..
Also available, one-to-one Career Counseling Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. by appointment. Contact the Adult Reference Desk for details.
JULY 7
Rhyme Time
9:30-10:30 a.m. Babies ages 4-12 months along with their parent or caregiver are invited to join in developmental play and socialization. Register in the Children’s Room.
Mother Goose
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Children 1-3 along with their parent or caregiver are invited to join in developmental play and socialization. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
Petting zoo
2:30 p.m. Be sure to come by and enjoy all of the special creatures visiting the Library. No advance registration required. Bring a friend!
Clases del Internet en Espanol
2 p.m. La biblioteca ofrece clases del Internet y correo electrónico en español. Para más información o para hacer una cita para una clase individual, contacte a Alene Scoblete al escritorio de referencia. ¡Es gratis!
Book Buddies
7:30-8:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6 are invited to join a teen buddy for a read-to-me session. Advanced registration is required. Sign-up is available in the Children’s Room.
Children’s Chess
7:30-8:30 p.m. Children in grade 2 and higher are invited to come learn the game or enhance skills with a chess master. Register in the Children’s Room.
JULY 8
Book Buddies
10:15-11:15 a.m. Children ages 3-6 are invited to join a teen buddy for a read-to-me session. You must register in advance to participate in the program. Sign-up available in the Children’s Room.
JULY 11
Read to Dogs
10:30-11:30 a.m. For children in grades 1-5. Register in the Children’s Room to read to certified companion dogs.
Book Buddies
7-8 p.m. Children ages 3-6 are invited to join a teen buddy for a read-to-me session. You must register in advance to participate in the program. Sign-up available in the Children’s Room.
Book Bingo
7-8 p.m. Children in grades one and up are invited to play Book Bingo.Register in the Children’s Room and bring a friend.
JULY 12
Yoga with Joe
1 p.m. Lyengar Yoga instructor Joe Cilmi leads this popular class. Dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or soft towel. Participants must register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $15 non-refundable fee per six-week session.
Lego Club
2-3 p.m. Children in grades one and up are invited to join in creating Lego creations. Register in the Children’s Room.
Desserts Around the World: Asia
2-3 p.m. For children in grades 3-5. Join in creating a delectable treat from the Asian continent. Register in the Children’s Room.
Books Before Bedtime
7-7:30 p.m. Story time for ages 3-6 years. Register in advance in the Children’s Room.
JULY 13
NOTE SUMMER DAY AND TIME!
Simply Stronger
9:15 a.m Join certified fitness instructor Marilyn Bunger for this popular class designed to strengthen and enhance. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $15 fee for a six-week session.
Book Buddies
10:15-11:15 a.m. Children ages 3-6 are invited to join a teen buddy for a read-to-me session. You must register in advance to participate in the program. Sign-up available in the Children’s Room.
Chi Gong
10:30 a.m. Join instructor Marianna Farina in this ancient Chinese healing art based on meditative movement and breathing techniques. There is a $15 non-refundable fee for a six-class session. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Knit 1, Purl 2
1 p.m Join the circle of knitters and receive advice on how to proceed with projects in progress or learn how to knit if you don’t already know. Beginners should bring a chunky wool and #9 needles.
Children’s Movie Matinee
2 p.m. Beat the heat and enjoy "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone " (PG, 152 minutes).
Evening Yoga with MaryClare
7 p.m. Traditional yoga instruction. Bring mats and wear appropriate attire. Register at the Adult Reference Desk. There is a $15 non-refundable fee for six classes.
JULY 14
Clases del Internet en Espanol
2 p.m. La biblioteca ofrece clases del Internet y correo electrónico en español. Para más información o para hacer una cita para una clase individual, contacte a Alene Scoblete al escritorio de referencia. ¡Es gratis!
Bubble Fun
2:30 p,m. All ages invited! Join us on the Library lawn for bubble making fun. Register in the Children’s Room.
Book Buddies
7:30-8:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6 are invited to join a teen buddy for a read-to-me session. You must register in advance to participate in the program. Sign-up available in the Children’s Room.
Children’s Chess
7:30-8:30 p.m. Children in grade 2 and higher are invited to come learn the game or enhance skills with our chess master. Register in the Children’s Room.
The following art will be featured at your Library throughout the month of July:
Upper Concourse Gallery
Archival Photographs: The Bank of Rockville Centre. Be sure to look at a collection of photographs from the Library archives highlighting The Bank of Rockville Centre.
Display Cases
Assemblage Art by JW Seidenberg
His art combines materials that have had more than one purpose, and may be termed collage, mixed media, found art, or assemblage art. As a youngster, the Canarsie dump was a treasure trove for material which the budding artist took home to arrange and assemble into creative works. Both Mom and Dad encouraged his creativity and resourcefulness. Seidenberg attended New York University for undergraduate and post graduate studies, and Washington University Dental School earning his professional degree. Following his service during the Korean conflict, he established a professional dental practice. Fifty years later, and retired from practice, he is again able to pursue his avocation of creating “found” works of art.
Lower Concourse Gallery
Summer Reading Tee Shirts Through the Years
How many Summer Reading Program Tee shirts does your family own? See which of the creative designs from this year and year’s past you remember.
At the Rec Center
50 South Park Ave.
111 N. Oceanside Road
(516) 678-9338 or 9339
MLK Summer Camp
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is now taking registrations for its annual summer camp program. Boys and girls 4-to-12 years of age participate in a variety of activities Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp runs from July 5 through August 18.
Special Class
The All-4-One yoga class is offered for children with special needs ages 3-to-13 on Saturdays 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. July 9 to 30. Call the Rec office for details.
Tennis Courts open
The Har-Tru courts adjacent to the Rec Center are open and ready for play. Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. until dusk. Admission is by valid recreation card plus court fees
Aerobic Exercise Classes
Ongoing aerobic exercise classes by Nancy’s Aerobics are being offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings beginning at 7. Classes may be paid for by the session and are conducted in the air conditioned Rec Center gym.
Zumba Classes
The Zumba fitness program with Ruth Karhu is offered Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. with babysitting available for a fee and Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Pay as you go.
Summer Playground and Middle School Programs
The Rec Center's 57th Summer Playground Program will be held from June 29 through Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at three sites: The Rec Center, Wilson Elementary School and Hewitt Elementary School, for children in grades 1 to 6 as of September, 2011. Daily activities include athletics, arts and crafts, recreational games and special events all conducted by trained recreation personnel. $467 per person.
For the 16th summer, the Recreation Department will also host a middle school program at Wilson Elementary School for those in 7th and 8th grades as of September 2011. Daily activities include athletics and games; weekly swimming and bowling trips. $533 per person.
The programs are open to all Rockville Centre residents and those who attend Rockville Centre schools. Non-residents may register at Wilson or Hewitt sites only.
Summer Nursery School
Summer classes begin June 27 and run through August 12. This program is for children entering kindergarten in September 2011 and 2012.
Call the Rec Center office at (516) 678-9339 to make an appointment to visit.
Pre-School Summer Activities
Registration is under way for pre-school summer programs. Both the parent and child must purchase Rec Center membership cards.
A six-session program in creative arts and crafts in different media begins June 28 for ages 3 to 5. The fee is $75. Exploring the Arts is a program in dance, music and art, on Thursdays beginning June 30. For ages 3 to 5. The fee is $75. Computer Tots is a six-week program for children 3-to-5-years-old. Classes are offered for 45 minutes for six weeks beginning either July 5 or July 6. Two sessions each day, either 1:15 to 2 p.m. or 2:05 to 2:50. Call (516) 731-3766 for details. Adventures in Art Camp is a series of week-long programs for children ages 4 and 5. The camp meets from 12:30 to 3 p.m. with a different theme each week. The fee is $150 per week. A parent-toddler workshop in art, music, movement and playtime led by certified early childhood specialist Joan Schapiro for parents or caregivers and their 24- to 36-month-old children begins June 29 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. or July 1 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Six sessions for $87. Tumble One, Two and Three, introductory gymnastics classes, for children 18 months to 4-years-old and Introduction to Gymnastics for boys and girls ages 4 and 5 (as of July 1, 2011). The fee is $75 for six 45-minute sessions. Call 678-9339 for details. Happy Piano Jungle Adventure, with stories, games, crafts and rhythm activities for children ages 4 and 5, runs Monday through Friday the week of July 18 to 22 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The fee is $149 for residents.
Youth Summer Programs
Flyers are available and registration is underway for gymnastics and the following programs during the summer 2011: Art Adventure Camp is a series of week-long programs for grades 1 to 5. The camp meets from 12:30 to 4 p.m. with a different theme each week. The fee is $230 per week. Group tennis instruction will be offered on the Nancy Cottrell Memorial Tennis Courts for ages 6 and up on Tuesays and Thursdays beginning June 28. $75 for five sessions. Mad Science Camp, one-week interactive science activity camps, are offered the weeks of July 5, 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8 and 15 with a different theme each week. Camps run Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. $230 for each camp. Register online only at www.rvccamps.org.Cartoon-Time classes in cartooning with Dan O’Connor start June 28 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. for ages 8 to 14. The fee is $83 for six sessions plus materials. Computer Explorer classes for kindergarten through grade 4 beginning July 7. $100 for six Thursday afternoon sessions. Call (516) 731-3766 for details. Happy Piano Jungle Adventure, with stories, games, crafts and rhythm activities for 1st and 2nd graders as of September 2010, runs Monday through Friday the week of July 12 to 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. The fee is $135 for residents. Gymnastic workouts featuring floor exercises, balance beam, vaults and uneven bars for boys and girls in kindergarten as of September 2011 are offered Tuesdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. or Thursdays 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Six sessions for $72 beginning June 29 or July 1. Boys and girls in grades 1 to 8 as of September 2011 are Tuesdays or Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. beginning June 29 or July 1. Five sessions for $60. Gymnastics Clinics for grades 6 and up and Team Gymnasts are Tuesday and Thursday 4:45-6:15 p.m. Fee: $16 each clinic; $30 for 2 clinics; $112 for entire series of eight. Begins July 6.
Summer Birthday Parties
The Rec Center offers age-appropriate birthday parties to village residents from ages 2 to 12. Parties are offered Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. or 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday parties beginning at 10 a.m. or 12, 2 or 4 p.m. Detailed flyers are available at the Rec Center office or call (516) 678-9338 or 9339.
Summer Instructional Sports Schools
Flyers are available for boys baseball, girls basketball, girls and boys lacrosse, and gymnastics schools during the summer 2010.
The 36th annual baseball school is open from June 27 to July 8 (no class July 5) for boys ages 6 to 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Barasch Field. The school is coordinated by Bob Hirschfield of New York Tech and costs $315 for Rockville Centre residents. A basketball camp for girls grades 3 through 10 is offered August 15 to 19 at the Rec Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee $255 per person. Lacrosse camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17 will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Skelos Sports Complex on Peninsula Boulevard. The boys school runs from July 11 to 14 and the girls school is June 27 to 30. Fee $290 per person. The gymnastics school for girls grades 2 through 9 is offered at the Rec Center July 25 to 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Fee $175 for five sessions for Rockville Centre residents.
At the Sandel Center
50 South Park Ave.
(516) 678-9350
Any RVC senior 60 years or older is encouraged to find out about the programs and services offered. The Senior Center has joined Facebook. By becoming a friend of “Rockville Sandel” you can access the latest center information and see photos.
Try Zumba
Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. This Latin-inspired calorie burning dance fitness call is designed to “Party You” into shape.
Special events
Mah jong Tournament
July 21 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. This tournament is for all levels of players. $4 pp includes tournament, dessert and prizes.
“Senior Moments”
July 21 at 1 p.m. The AK Readers Theatre presents a hilarious examination of life’s “Golden Years” told through staged readings of one-act plays written by acclaimed humorists Woody Allen, Paul Dooley, etc. $4 pp ($8 at door)
SPEAKER SERIES
July 12 at 11 a.m. The South Nassau Communities Hospital Health Conscious Senior Speaker Series continues with “Safety in Your Home” presented by physical therapist Dr. Francine Stauber.
July 13 at 1 p.m. Motivational speaker Todd Schaffhauser is a paralympian, amputee and gold medalist for sprinting and international tack and field events. He is the founder of the Amputee Walking School.
July 27 at 1 p.m. Meet the world’s oldest trapeze artist, Joe Malcomson. At 86+ years Joe still enjoys performing his routines in the air.
ONGOING:
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., when available, guest speakers discuss topics of interest to men. A variety of trips and programs are scheduled for July and August.
Social Work Services
Social Work Supervisor, 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 for an appointment.
