Assistance
Alzheimer’s Disease
If you are a caregiver to anyone with any such memory disorder the Alzheimer’s Adult Day Care Program, 157-16 65 Ave., can help. Call 718-358-3514 for further information.
Crime Victim Assistance Unit
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, Inc., 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing.
Housing Help
Housing needs addressed for individuals, families, building management companies. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. 718-591-6060.
Housing Work Group
Helps those with disabilities apply for New York City Housing Authority. First Wed. of month, 11 a.m. Queens Independent Living Center, 140-40 Queens Blvd., Jamaica. 718-658-2524.
Medicare 101
Trained volunteer answers questions about Medicare eligibility criteria, benefits, filing procedures. Wed. and Fri., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Flushing Hospital Medical Center. 718-670-4546.
Senior Wheels USA
Power Wheelchairs are provided to those in need. Call 800-246-6010.
Tax Preparation
Help for low income taxpayers age 60+ and unemployed or disabled. To learn more about the program or for sites near you, please call 212-614-5533.
Children’s Activities
Children’s Choir
Every Sat. from 4 to 6 p.m. for children ages 9-13 at St. George’s Church, 135-32 38th Ave. Call 718-886-7809 to register/audition.
Classes
Citizenship Preparation
Tues. & Thurs., 8 p.m. Korean Immigrant Services, 136-65 Roosevelt Ave. 718-359-5400.
Computers
Wed., 1-3 p.m. Bayside Senior Center, 221-15 Horace Harding Expy. 718-479-6071.
Eat Healthy … Eat Well
Instructed by Jim Slim at the Kew Gardens Community Center on Fridays noon-1 p.m.
GED Test Prep Classes
Offered at MS 172, 81-14 Floral Park. Every Tues. and Wed. from 7-9 p.m. Call the director of the program, Alexander Pineiro, at 718-347-3279.
Clinics/Screenings
Glaucoma
Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon. Flushing Hospital Medical Center lobby. 718-670-5719.
Medical and pediatric
Weekdays to 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ambulatory Care Department, Flushing Hospital Medical Center. 718-670-5486.
Clubs
Woodcarvers Association
The Greater New York Woodcarvers Association meets the third Tuesday of every month, except during the summer, at 84-54 248th St. at 7:30 p.m. New and experienced carvers welcome.
Events
APEC Auction
Alley Pond Environmental Center will host an Art & Treasures Auction Saturday, April 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Items still needed. Call 718-229-4000.
Card Party
St. Gregory the Great Rosary Society will hold its annual card party and fashion show Friday, March 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. with the theme School Days, School Days, Memories of Green and Gold Days. 244-44 87th Ave. Call Patti Brandt at 718-343-3558 or Marianne Quinn at 718-347-5020.
Din Tai Fun
The fourth annual Dina Tai Fun mini juicy bun event will take place at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel’s Yuan Garden restaurant March 11-14 with only two seatings per day. Call 718-460-6666.
Fill-A-Bag
The Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Blvd. will hold a fill-a-bag sale in its thrift shop March 15 & 22. Call 718-961-0047.
Purim Party
The Sisterhood & Men’s Club of the Bayside Jewish Center, 203-05 32nd Ave., will hold their annual Purim dinner dance Sunday, March 7, at 5 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, buffet, set-up (BYOB), hummentashen, music and more. Call 718-352-7900.
Road to New York
Bayside Jewish Center presents Charles Fine and a discussion on the Road to New York from Eastern Europe Monday, March 15 at 2 p.m. 203-05 32nd Ave.
St. Patrick’s Celebration
The North Presbyterian Church of Flushing, 25-33 154th St. will host a St. Patrick’s celebration in Studio North at 5 p.m. March 20 with live music and refreshments. Call 718-445-0259.
Exercise
Tai Chi
Thurs., 11 a.m. Bayside Senior Center, 221-15 Horace Harding Expy. 718-479-6071.
Yoga with Barbara
Tues., 6-7 p.m. North Presbyterian Church, 25-33 154th St. 718-767-1481.
Yoga
Wed., 3-5 p.m.; Sat., 9-11 a.m. Beacon Program, Ryan JHS 216. 718-445-6983.
Ramakrishnananda Yoga
Hatha Yoga Classic — Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m., Monday, Thursday, Friday 8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday at 7 p.m.
Meditation Gathering — Devotional chanting and lectures Saturdays at 8 p.m. & Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Free admission.
Course In Spanish — Eight weeks intensive course of Hatha Yoga Classic Sundays at 5 p.m. Relaxation, postures and breathing exercises. First class free. Ramakrishnananda Center, 733 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck. Call 516-466-0605 or go to www.ramakrishnananda.com.
Lectures
Butterflies of North America
The Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., will hold a lecture and exhibit entitled “Butterflies of North America” Thursday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Reservations required. Call 718-359-6227.
Meetings
AARP Chapter 2014
Seeks new members, second Thurs. of the month, 1-3 p.m. St. Josaphat’s Church auditorium, 35th Ave. and 210th St. Social hour 11:30 to 12:30. Call 718-428-9728.
AARP Chapter 3654
Meets first Tues. of every month at Church on the Hill, 167-07 35 Ave. with social hour at noon followed by meeting. Call 718-352-6124.
AARP Chapter 3698
Meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Douglaston Community Church at noon. New members are welcome.
AARP Chapter 4158
The North Flushing Chapter 4158 of AARP meets at noon the second Tues. of the month at Church on the Hill, 167-07 35th Ave.
American Legion Post 510
All veterans welcome to the monthly meeting every second Mon. at 8 p.m. in the conference room of the Adria Hotel, 220-33 Northern Blvd. Call 718-428-2895.
Astroclub
Members explore space with telescopes, binoculars, other equipment. All ages welcome. First, third Thurs. of the month, 6-8 p.m. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 718-699-0005, Ext. 323 or www.astroclub.org.
Auburndale Improvement Association
Third Tues. of the month, 8 p.m. at reception house, 167-17 Northern Blvd.
Catholic War Veterans
St. Margaret’s Post #1172 of the Catholic War Veterans, second and fourth Thurs. of the month, 7:30 p.m., 73-53 Metropolitan Ave. 718-894-1133.
Catholic Widows & Widowers
Will meet at the St. Kevin’s School cafeteria, 45-50 195th St. at 7:15 p.m. the second Monday of the month. Call 718-591-3492.
Couple’s Club
Thurs. at Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway. 718-423-8176.
Flushing Camera Club
First and third Wed. of the month. Flushing Hospital admin. bldg., 45th Ave. and Burling St. 718-441-6210. Special mini-seminar entitled “Make the Picture” at 7 p.m. (prior to the meeting).
Flushing Rotary Club
Thurs., 12:15 p.m. Friends and Co., 154-17 Roosevelt Ave. 718-353-1220.
Humanistic Judaism
The Queens Society for Humanistic Judaism will meet the first and third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. at Parsons JHS, 76th Rd. east of Parsons Blvd. Call 718-380-5362.
Jewish Women International
The Aviva Chapter No. 828 of Jewish Women International holds general membership meetings at 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Tues. of the month at the North Hills Library, 57-04 Marathon Pkwy. Call 718-279-0447.
Queensboro Hill VFW Post 3427
First, third Wed. of the month, 7:30 p.m. New members encouraged. 136-06 Horace Harding Expy. 718-359-1987.
Queens Mineral Society
The Queens Mineral Society meets on the third Monday of the month at 8 p.m. in room D235 of the science building at Queens College. Call 718-347-6839.
Sons of Italy
The Sons of Italy Italian Tradition Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month at Holy Trinity School, 14-45 143 St. Call 718-767-4742
Telephone Pioneers
The Verizon Telephone Pioneers of America, Keller Life Member Club, will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of the month, 114-04 14th Rd. (Poppenhusen Institute). Call 718-463-4535.
VFW Community Post 4787
Meets at 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Mon. at 19-12 149th St. The Ladies Auxiliary meets the fourth Mon. at 8 p.m. Call 718-746-0540.
Women at the Chapel Hall
Second Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m. All community women invited. Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 718-229-2534.
Programs
After-School
For adolescents with learning and/or developmental disabilities. Weekdays, 3-5 p.m. Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc., 212-12 26th Ave., Bayside. Free transportation home. 718-423-9550.
Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 255
Cub Scout Pack 255 meets on Friday evenings at IS 25 in Bayside. New members are always welcome. For further information, call Shawn Spencer at 718-961-8483, send an e-mail to cubpack255@hotmail.com or go to the pack Web site located at: www.cubpack255.com.
Cub Scout Pack 235
Meets Fri. 7-8 p.m. St. Luke's School Cafeteria, Clintonville Street and 17th Ave. For more information e-mail cubscouter235@aol.com.
Cub Scout Pack 351
Meets Fri. 7-9 p.m. St. Nicholas of Tolentine cafeteria, Union Turnpike & Parsons Boulevard. Call 718-820-0015.
Troop 1
Meets Fri., 7:45-10 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bell Blvd. and 36th Ave.
Troop 138
Meets Thurs., 7:30-9 p.m. 64th Circle, Fresh Meadows. 718-454-2391.
Troop 613
Shomer Shabbat Boy Scout Troop Meets Sun. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Young Israel of Windsor Park. Call 718-969-1571.
Venture Crew 815 of Hollis Hills
Meets first and third Fri. at 9:15 p.m. at Chapel of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 220-16 Union Tpke. Co-ed for ages 14-21. Call 718-464-3464 or 631-738-1903.
Self-Help
Quit Smart
Stop smoking program includes four sessions with licensed therapist, guidebook, hypnosis tape, cigarette substitute. Flushing Hospital. 718-670-5476.
Self Management and Recovery Training
Sun. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Long Island Consultation Center, 97-29 64 Rd. 212-929-6107.
Seniors
Short stories
Discussion group with Debbie. Tues., 1:30-2:30 p.m. Self-Help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave. 718-224-7888.
Support Groups
Alanon
For relatives and friends of alcoholics. Every Sun. in the Sacred Heart School Basement, at the corner of 216th St. and 38th Ave., from 7-8:15 p.m.
Association for Children/
Enforcement of Support
First Tues. of the month, 6-8 p.m. Fresh Meadows Library, 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway. 800-738-ACES.
Bereavement group for seniors
Thurs., 2 p.m. Self-help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave. 718-224-7888.
Bereavement group
Helps those who recently lost a loved one. Flushing Hospital. 718-670-3160.
Bereavement Support Group
Tues., 3-4:15 p.m. Hillside Hospital. 718-470-8087.
Bereavement Group
Temple Gates of Prayer, 38-20 Parsons Blvd., has a bereavement support group. Call 718-359-1160.
Breast cancer survivors
Second, fourth Thurs. of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 718-670-5714.
Breathing Easy
Second Thurs. of the month at 3 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 718-670-5640.
Cancer Victors & Friends
The International Cancer Victors and Friends will meet the 4th Sunday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. at 20-30 College Pt. Blvd. Call 718-767-3650.
Compassionate Friends of Flushing
A bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child. Third Fri. of the month, 7:30 p.m. The Church on the Hill, Flushing. 718-746-5010.
Divorce Support Group
Meets every third Tuesday of the month. Join us at 7:30 p.m. at Womanspace, 3 St. Paul’s Place, Great Neck. For more information call Emily A. Schwartz 516-829-2778 or 516-996-5709.
Domestic Violence Support/
Partner Abuse Group
Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Samuel Field/Bay Terrace YM/YWHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway. 718-225-6750.
Domestic Violence group
Mon. & Tues., 5:30-7 p.m. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd.
Families Anonymous
For families and friends of individuals affected by substance abuse or emotional problems. All are welcome. Call 718-343-2018 or 718-969-9008.
Medical Assistance
Arthritis, hip, knee and shoulder joint replacement patient support group monthly free seminar. For information call Mildred or Annette at 718-661-3737 or Susan at 718-286-3810.
Moms with Young Children
Sat., 10 a.m.-noon. Queens Women’s Center, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens. 718-793-0672.
Motherhood Sooner or Later
Womanspace in Great neck is forming a discussion group for moms 35 and up with young children. meeting time is flexible. Call Robin at 516-773-0911.
Mothers of Twins Club
Welcomes all mothers of multiples. Fourth Wed. of the month, 8 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 718-464-3162.
Mutual Support Group
For parents of children of all ages, Temple Israel, 188-15 McLaughlin Ave. 718-461-6393.
National Stuttering Association
First, third Wed. of the month, 8:15 p.m. 718-464-4085.
Northeast Widow/Widowers Society
Third Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m. Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 718-225-8892.
Ostomy Club
First Fri. of month at 1 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 718-670-5640.
Overeaters Anonymous
A 12-step approach welcomes those who want to stop eating compulsively. Every Tues., 8 p.m., free membership. Church on the Hill, 167-05 35th Ave., Flushing. Call 516-794-1333.
Parents of Murdered Children
& Other Murder Survivors
Third Wed. of the month, 7:30 p.m. Queensboro Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd. 718-740-1061.
Substance abuse
Non-Anon for families and friends of drug and alcohol abusers meets Thurs., 7:30-9 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 19-12 149th St.
Tours
Fort Totten
Fort Totten Historical Center offers daily tours and lectures (upon request- call 718-352-2462) of Fort Totten conducted by historian Jack Fein. 718-352-0125
Volunteers
Dispatchers Needed
Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps seeks members to serve as dispatchers and ambulance crew. Must be available weekdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 718-347-1637; Whitestone Community Volunteer Ambulance Service, 12-15 150th St., needs volunteers to serve as dispatchers for a few hours a week. 718-767-1000; The Little Neck-Douglaston Community Ambulance Corps seeks members to serve as riding crew members and dispatchers. Call 718-229-0400.
Fort Totten
To assist in cleaning out the battery of the fort. Call 718-352-2462.
Help in Emergency Rooms
Men and women are needed to help survivors of rape and domestic violence. Call 212-423-2140 for details.
Holocaust Resource Center
Queensborough Community College’s Holocaust Resource Center and Archives needs retired teachers and others to work as educational guides and docents, p/t days. Call Dr. William Shulman at 718-281-5770.
Score
The Service Corps of Retired Executives Association and counselor’s to America’s small business’ is seeking counselors to share their lifetime business experiences. Call 914-725-5421.
Volunteer at Lighthouse International
Give the gift that lasts throughout the year by becoming a volunteer at Lighthouse International and help people with vision impairment to live independent, full lives. The Lighthouse is looking for volunteers, age 16 and over, throughout New York City with skills and interests in a wide range of areas, from reading services to special events to computer training, to name just a few. Contact the Lighthouse about volunteer opportunities that are currently available through our regional offices in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. You will receive training and support from Lighthouse staff members and the gratification of knowing that you are reaching out to people in your own community. To learn more about this exciting volunteer opportunity, call Volunteer Programs at 212-821-9405/9406 or visit www.lighthouse.org
Workshops
Case Management
NAMI Queens/Nassau will hold a free workshop on case management services for the mentally ill Wednesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Hillside Hospital’s Sloman Auditorium, 76th Ave. and 265th St. Call 718-347-7284.
State of the Sound
Alley Pond Environmental Center will hold a workshop Sunday, March 21, at noon regarding the future of Long Island Sound. Call 718-229-4000.
