By Sabina Cardali
Welcome to the Point. The Point being College Point. It has gotten a little frosty, but our warmth will keep it all melted.
Condolences to the families of Pasquale Longo, Maria Kucharovic and Frank D’Orazi.
Happy first birthday to Cristian Aberu and 23rd birthday to Nicholas Ferony and to Steven Aberu.
Happy birthday to Tom Nazario.
Sandy Cataldi gave a surprise birthday party at Innovations for Inroa’s birthday.
Congratulations to Amy and Freddy Montalbo on their coming event.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Basketball Tournament will be Saturday, Jan. 25, at St. Fidelis gym for boys and girls aged 10 to 14.
Join the Knights of Columbus on their 11-day tour of the Canadian Rockies, June 23, or their 12-day tour to the Emerald Isle — Ireland — Aug. 8. For more information, please contact Pat Neville, PGN, at 1-516-221-2826.
The Saint Agnes High School of 1983 is planning its 20-year reunion for March. Anyone who needs more information should call Christine Baxter-Rennie at 1-718-886-0378, Lisa Champion-Romono at 1-917-295-3682, or log on to www.classmates.com for details and current guest list.
Catholic Charities Migration Services provides free and confidential citizenship assistance to elderly, disabled and homebound immigrants through its “Become a U.S. Citizen and Gain a Voice” program. Apply for U.S. naturalization now. Services are open to all. Please contact Josefa Castro, social work supervisor at: Catholic Charities, North Queens Family Center, 23-40 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, N.Y. 11102, or 1-718-726-9790.
There will be country line dancing classes Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It’s great fun and good exercise. Go and make new friends. No leather boots, soft-soled shoes only. Donations are $6. Dance instruction and music by Ira & Ellen.
Free drama for teens aged 13 through 17. These free Poppenhusen programs help to develop self-confidence and improved speaking skills and provide instruction in various acting skills. Monday classes for younger teens. Call to put your child on a waiting list. Classes for older teens will be Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., with instructor Frank Priore.
Jan. 26 is the Lunar New Year Celebration, with music and dance, face-painting, calligraphy and more for $11 at the Colden Auditorium, 2 p.m.
The Queens Centers for Progress will honor Sen. Frank Padavan (R-Bellerose), Borough President Helen Marshall and Chef of the Year Georgiana Reese at Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadow Park, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. To attend, please call 1-718-380-3006.
Sabina says…It may be a little chilly, but the warmth in your heart will take care of all the frostbite.
