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Musical Summer Sunday
One of Those Songs
Merrick Chorale in Concert - Sunday, June 12 @ 2:00 p.m.

We encourage you to come to hear songs people have loved listening to over the years. Bouncy tunes, romantic melodies, some jazzy, many heart-warming and uplifting.

The Merrick Chorale is celebrating thirty years of presenting concerts, both classical and popular music. This concert is being directed and accompanied on piano by Herbert Bradensten. Come join us for a lovely afternoon of choral singing. Tickets available at the Circulation Desk.

 

Going away this summer?

Take advantage of our summer loan program.

Check out materials beginning on Monday, June 20 and return on
Tuesday, September 6.

All 28 day adult and teen fiction and non-fiction, older adult large type fiction and books on CD are available. For children all books older than 6 months. School summer reading books for grades 7-12 are not available for summer loans.

Friends Coffeehouse
Come to the Friends of the Merrick Library Coffeehouse on Sunday, June 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the Library Wing. Enjoy browsing the book sale while sipping hot coffee and listening
to cool jazz. We will be picking a winner of our latest raffle, and there will be snacks. So don't miss it! Berets optional! Friends book sale at the Library Wing, 2369 Merrick Avenue. Every Wednesday, 1:30-5; first Wednesday of the month, 1:30-8:00 p.m.

 

Thank You!

The Board of Trustees, Administration and Staff of the Merrick Library are appreciative of the support shown by the Merrick community, and would like to thank all the residents who came out to vote in support of our budget. We continue to strive to provide services that are responsive to the needs of the community in a fiscally responsible manner.

 

Adults and Teens
Homemade Dog Biscuits for Adults and Teens
Wednesday, August 3 @ 6:30 p.m.
(rescheduled from April)
The Baking Coach will be here to show us how to make dog biscuits. We will make the dough and cut out the biscuits and then take the treats home to bake. You can give them to your dog or if the teens need community service hours they can donate the treats to our local animal shelter.
There is a $3.00 fee for this program. Cash only, no refunds. Registration begins June 29 at the Reference Desk.

 

Let Us Pick Your Next Read!

We are offering this great new reader’s advisory service to help you pick your next book to read. Simply visit our homepage and fill out the questionnaire to help us get an idea of your reading preferences. Our reference staff will choose up to 5 books that you might enjoy and contact you when they are ready to pick up at the reference desk!

 

For the kids this summer

This is a sampling of programs; the Children’s Newsletter, available in the Children’s Room or on-line, contains a complete listing of all children’s programs.

Sign-up for summer reading begins on June 22 and is on-going. We will be offering 3 groups: Wee Wanderers: for babies age 12-35 months. Read and do activities with your baby; come to the library to record them and get prizes for your little one Island Hoppers: a read-to-me program for ages 3-6 years; read at home and record your titles in the library; children pick prizes after 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 books Globetrotters: for children entering grades 2-7; after reading a book, record your title at the library; fill in a summary slip, use the question board or tell about the book. Pick your own prize from our Travel Steamer Trunk! Visit the Children’s Room for more information.

POST CARD CONTEST! Open to all Merrick
children. Send the library a post card this summer from anywhere you travel. The card coming from the furthest point will win a prize.

One World, Lots of Fun
• JUMP FOR JOY: Wednesday, June 8 at 10:30 am for tots age 18-48 months and
caregivers. Explore dress-up, music, dance, games and more. Register beginning May 31.
• FATHER’S DAY STORY/CRAFT: Thursday, June 16 at 10:30 am for children age 3-5 years. Children attend alone, and will hear some stories for Father’s Day and create a special gift. Registration begins June 6.
• MINI PLUSHES: Tuesday, June 28 at 1:30 pm for children who will be entering grades 1-6 in September. Stuff and dress a small plush animal. Fill out a “birth certificate” and take it home! Registration begins June 17.

One World, Lots of Food
• HOT-AIR BALLOON CAKE: Wednesday, July 6 at 2:00 pm for children entering grades 3-6 in September. They will create a hot air balloon cake using butter cream, sprinkles, licorice and more! Registration begins June 27.
• INTERNATIONAL TREATS: Mondays, July 11, 25 & August 8 at 7:00 pm. Children entering grades 4-6 will be taught by Chef Robert how to cook an Italian, Asian and Latin dish. Everything will be provided, just bring an appetite! Registration for this delicious series of cooking nights begins July 1.

One World, Many Pajamas
• Pajama Storytimes: Each Wednesday evening from 7:00-7:30 pm, children age 3 ½-6 will enjoy stories, fingerplays, and quiet activities. Register the Monday before the Wednesday pajama night. First session will be July 6 and registration begins July 5 (library closed July 4).

One World, Many Movies
• SHORT FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Mondays, July 11 & August 8 at 2:00 pm for children age 4 & up (accompanied by a caregiver). Watch Mickey Mouse and his friends as they star in tales from around the world.
• MADELINE LOST IN PARIS: Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00 pm for families with children age 4 & up. Join Madeline, Miss Clavel and 11 school friends in a thrilling Paris adventure. Includes 5 new songs! No registration needed; held in multi-purpose room.

One World, Many Family Nights
• FUNN MAGIC: Thursday, July 7 at 7:00 pm, David Funn will present a program featuring magic and stories from around the world. Tweek, the rabbit, is scheduled to appear. Lots of audience participation. No registration needed; held in multi-purpose room.
• FAMILY PHOTO GLOBE: Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 pm, families with children age 5 & up will create a globe with spots for favorite photos. Please bring 5-8 color copies of photos. Each family will make ONE globe. Registration begins July 15; held in multi-purpose room B.
• FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00 pm. See above for details.
A World of Chess: Thursdays, July 21, 28, August 4 & 11 at 7:00pm. Children entering grades 1-6 will enjoy an hour of chess. Seasoned players as well as beginners are invited to register beginning July 7. Class size is limited to 20.
• DROP IN CRAFTS: Each Tuesday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 pm, children are invited to stop by the children’s room and visit the craft table. Materials will be available to create a craft. No registration needed; 1st craft Tuesday is July 5; last craft Tuesday will be August 9.
• BOOK BUDDIES: Teen volunteers will be available Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 pm to read one-on-one to young children. Please stop by.

**This is a partial listing of children’s room information. Please visit the library home page or pick up a Children’s Room Newsletter for a listing of all activities and programs.
The Children’s Room offers more than just books! Stop in to explore CD-ROM games, a large collection of magazines, our multi-cultural section, audio books and our flash cards collection. All may be checked out with a library card. Program registration policy: preference is given to residents of the Merrick School District. Proof of residency is required. Non residents may call the night before a program to check on availability.
All registrations must be done in person.

 

Announcing
Novel Destinations

The Merrick Library’s First
Adult Summer Reading Club!

Kids have a summer reading program. Teens do, too.
All adults are invited to participate in our inaugural summer reading program which is sure to be a lot of fun! As our theme implies, you will be asked to read books of an
international nature – books by authors from other cultures, books set in other countries or books in translation. Suggested titles will be displayed near the Reference desk. Our journey begins Memorial Day and lasts until Labor Day. We’ll have raffles, prizes and an end of summer gathering! Registration for Merrick residents begins May 10 at the Reference Desk.

Monthly Book Discussion
Refreshments will be served. Copies
available at the Circulation Desk.

Wednesday, June 8 @ 2:30 p.m.
"Secret Scripture" by Sebastian Barry
Recording the events of her life from a mental hospital as her hundredth birthday approaches, Roseanne McNulty considers returning to society when she learns that the hospital is closing, but her situation is complicated by the possibility that Roseanne remembers her life quite differently from what is documented in her patient records.
Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk beginning May 11.

Spiritual Book Discussion

Thursday, July 21 @ 7:00 p.m.
“Excuses Begone” by Dr. Wayne Dyer
Examines the stories people invent that stop them from having energy, losing weight, and being happy, and offers a new paradigm for a life without excuses. Copies of the book will be available June 16 at the Circulation Desk. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Friday Films
2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Movies subject to change due to availability.

June 17 - The Fighter-Mark Wahlberg & Christian Bale
July 22 - Just Go With It-Jennifer Aniston & Adam Sandler

Sizzling August Film Festival
All Friday’s in August-

Films to be announced in order to bring you the newest releases available.

Mystery Lover’s
Book Club
Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. Copies available
at the Circulation Desk.

June 22
“The Suspicions of Mister Whicher” by Kate Summerscale
Traces the 1860 murder of a young child whose death launched a national obsession with detection throughout England, nearly destroyed the career of a top Scotland Yard investigator, and inspired the birth of modern detective fiction.

July 27
“Killer Heat” by Linda Fairstein
Successfully completing her latest rape trial, Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper's victory is spoiled by the discovery of a young woman, whose brutalized body is found in an abandoned building, and followed by a second corpse off the Belt Parkway, and embarks on a deadly pursuit of a serial killer who leads her on a wild chase through the small islands surrounding Manhattan.

August 24
“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest” by Steig Larsson
While recovering in the hospital, Lisbeth Salander enlists the aid of journalist Mikael Blomkvist to prove her innocent of three murders and identify the corrupt politicians who have allowed her to suffer, and, on her own, Lisbeth plots revenge against the man who tried to kill her.

Search Our Catalog on Your Smartphone!
Go to AirPac (m.alisweb.org), an online catalog designed for small-screen browsers on devices such as Web-enabled phones and PDAs, which allows you to search the library catalog and view your patron record from anywhere, at any time. AirPAC includes full search capabilities, item information display, patron record display, and renewal and request capabilities.

Save on Your Electric Bill with Kill A Watt™ Electricity Monitor It’s that time of year again, when the air conditioners and fans are on, and electricity usage is up! See how much electricity you are using by borrowing this gadget – it will help you determine what appliances are worth unplugging when you are out of the house! Available at the Circulation Desk.

 

 

Summer 2011 YA Programs
This year the Teen theme for the New York State Summer Reading Program is You Are Here! Open for 6th – 12th graders Sign up for our Summer Reading Club and take part in the exciting summer programs we’ve selected for you. This summer, you’ll have the chance to meet famous teen authors in our, ever-popular, Beach Bag Book Club, learn the necessary skills to become a professional babysitter, create fabulous summer dishes, learn the art of Henna, Tie-Dye t-shirts and take part in our volunteer programs.
Remember; You Are Here @ the Merrick Library, so get involved today!

You Are Here: Summer Reading Club
Our Summer Reading Club opens its door to teens early this year: registration for the club begins on June 1st. Once registered for the SRC, you’ll read books and submit book reviews at the Teen Media desk. For each submitted book review, you’ll receive a prize and will enter our Weekly Raffle. Last year, teens like you submitted 157 book reviews! This year, let’s try to get to 200! At the end of the summer, all participants of the Summer Reading Club will be eligible to win the Grand Summer Raffle!

Summer Reading List Loan Policy for Merrick Schools. All books on the Summer Reading Lists for Calhoun and Kennedy have a 14 day loan period without renewals.

YA SUMMER PROGRAMS
You Are Here: Beach Bag Book Club Relax with the following titles by the pool or at the beach and then join us for a lively discussion with some of our favorite authors! Don’t forget about the snacks and prizes! Beach Bag Book Club opens its doors on June 21st.
Registration begins on April 27th. Our monthly meetings take place at the Merrick Library Wing from 4:15-5:30p.m.
• Tuesday, June 21
Jen Calonita, Elizabeth Eulberg and Susane Colasanti present Prom and Prejudice and Something like Fate
• Tuesday, July 19
Jen Calonita and Cathleen Bell present Little Blog on the Prairie
• Tuesday, August 23
Jen Calonita and Courtney Sheinmel
present All the Things You Are.

You Are Here: Learn New Skills
Babysitter’s Workshop
Thursday June 23 - 6:00-8:00pm Fee - $3.00
Attend our popular workshop with Registered Nurses, Joann Tanck and Georgette Basso to become a professional babysitter. Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Please bring a doll to the class. This workshop is only offered twice per year so sign up early! Registration begins May 26 for Merrick patrons and June 9 for non-residents.

You Are Here: Cooking Classes with Chef Robert Kass Wednesdays, June 29, July 20, and August 17, at 6:30pm Fee - Three classes for $10 or $5 per class! Sign up for one class or all three! Be here this summer as Chef Robert creates an awesome menu for you to enjoy! Class size limited to 15. Sign up early! Registration begins Wed. June 1st for Merrick Patrons and June 15 for non-residents

You Are Here: Around the Globe
Create your own Globe Trotter Decorative Lamp
Monday, June 27 at 6:00pm Fee - $3.00
Teens will create personalized lamp designs with a focus on world travel. The lamps come pre-wired, are ready to hang and include a light bulb. Multiple designs will be encouraged which can then be used to change the lamp’s look whenever desired. Registration begins May 31st for Merrick patrons and June 13 for
non-residents.

You Are Here: India
Henna Party for Teens and Adults !
Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 Fee - $3.00 Learn about the history of henna art, its process and spiritual significance and then get ready for self-expression, as you choose from a generous amount of symbols and designs! Registration begins June 16 for Merrick patrons and June 30 for non-residents

You Are Here: USA? Peru? West Africa? Tie Dye
Thursday, August 11 at 6:30-7:30
Fee - $4.00
Design your own Tie Dye T-shirt by creating patterns with various techniques and different colors! Registration begins July 14 for Merrick patrons and July 28 for non-residents.

You Are Here: Our Whole World
End of the Summer Party
Thursday, August 18 at 4:30-5:30p.m.
A great way to end the summer! Games, prizes, and don’t forget the Pizza! Plus some special surprises you have to be there to enjoy! Come one, come all!!
No registration! Invitations to be given out!

You Are Here: How You Can Make a Difference? Volunteer!
Summer Reading Club Volunteers
8-12 Graders:Volunteers will help review summer reading reports and give away prizes in the Children’s Room. Volunteers must be available for at least two hours a week from 3:30-5:30p.m. or 6:00-8:00p.m. from June 27-August 19. Applicants must be available for the training session on June 21 at 7:00p.m. Sign up limited to 20 volunteers only.

Book Buddies
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers in grades 7-12 who will read to tots in our Children’s room. A Training Session will take place on Tuesday, June 28, at 7:00 p.m. Volunteers must be available on Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. starting July 7th Sign up limited to 10 volunteers only.

Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday August 9th
We’re looking for creative and friendly volunteers in grades 7-12 who can be available on Mondays July 18, 25, and August 1 at 3:00 to help plan, prepare and carry out the Scavenger Hunt on August 9th. This program is always fun and popular so sign up early! Sign up limited to 10 people.

Community service credits will be awarded for volunteer programs

Sign up for these volunteer programs at the Teen Media Desk beginning May 17. Merrick residents only.

Visit the Teen Homework Helper for resources on common school assignments and great recommended reading lists!

Save points on your license and insurance!

Defensive Driving
There is a $38.00 fee for this course-please make checks payable to Defensive Driving Programs Inc.
Thursday, June 2 & 9, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Check the Reference Desk for openings.

AARP Driver Safety Programs
$12.00 for AARP members –YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD-$14.00 for non-members. Please have an undated check made payable to AARP Driver Safety Program. One check per participant. Friday, July 15-9:30-5:30 p.m.
Registration begins June 10.

 

Social Networking

You can find the Merrick Library on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Delicious for all your social media enjoyment. Take a virtual tour through the library with photos on Flickr, keep up with literary and library news and events on Facebook and Twitter, and browse through websites useful for a variety of needs bookmarked on Delicious. All of these social media sites can be accessed by clicking on its icon on the right side of the library's homepage www.merricklibrary.org.

 

Upcoming Bus Trips

A Day in the Hamptons
Wednesday, August 31
Join us for a beautiful day in the Hamptons. We will begin the day with a visit to the Hampton Classic Horse Show, followed by time on your own in East Hampton to peruse the streets and have lunch on your own. We will then meet back on the bus for a stop at Briermere Farms. The cost of this trip is $22.00. Checks only-payable to the Merrick Library. Registration begins July 6, space is limited, so sign up early.

The Bronx
Wednesday, September 21
This trip is still in the works. We are planning a trip to the Bronx Museum of Art. We will then have a guide join us on the bus for a tour of the Bronx. Then, time on your own in the Italian neighborhood of Arthur Avenue for shopping and delicious eating!. More info to follow. Registration begins August 10.

 

Yoga, Tai Chi & more...

Helene Just leads the following classes. Each session runs for 6 weeks. Please make checks only payable to the Merrick Library for $20.00.

No Impact Exercise • Mondays, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
September 12, 19, October 3, 17, 24 & 31
Registration begins August 15

Tai Chi is a set of movements developed thousands of years ago in China. Modern Americans have learned that Tai Chi is an excellent exercise to help improve balance, stamina, coordination and well being. The movements may be performed standing or seated.

Advanced Tai Chi-Yang Style • Come enjoy this very popular course of Advanced Yang style Tai Chi in a supportive relaxed atmosphere; it will soothe the mind and challenge the body. Must know the first 24 moves.
Wednesdays - 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Registration has begun-Check for openings.

September 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19 & 26
Registration begins August 17

Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation • Thursdays - 10 to 11 a.m. Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation is specially adapted for those that have arthritis, for seniors or anyone who wants to begin practicing Tai Chi. September 15, 22, October 6, 13 & 20
Registration begins August 18

YOGA: Jeanne McElwain, Registered Yoga Teacher continues her very popular classes. All sessions are 8 weeks long; they are 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. The cost for each session is $30.00. Checks only-payable to The Merrick Library. Intermediate Yoga • Tuesday-5:30-6:45 p.m. September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 & November 1
Registration begins August 16

All Levels Yoga • Wednesdays -9:15-10:30 a.m.
September 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 & 9
Registration begins August 17

Beginners Yoga • Thursdays - 5:30-6:45 p.m.
September 15, 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 & 10
Registration begins August 18

All Levels Yoga • Saturday-9:30-10:45 a.m.
September 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29, November 5 & 12
Registration begins August 20

 

Summer adult programs

June

Vibrational Sound Workshop
Wednesday, June 8, July 13 &
August 10 @ 6:45 p.m.
A powerful class that focuses on balancing the chakras utilizing tuning forks, releasing blocked energy and tuning the spine with healing instruments such as Crystal Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls, chimes, rain sticks, vibratone, Gong, and drum from Indigenous cultures .

Melodee Gabler, Vibrational Sound Healer & Richie Caruso, both certified yoga instructors for over 20 years. Registration has begun for all 3 sessions (sign up for each individual session). There is no fee for this program.

Crocheted Afghan
Monday, June 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
If you know the basics of crochet and would like to learn more stitches and techniques, so you can make a crocheted afghan, this is the class for you. We will make samples in order to learn new techniques, then design and plan an afghan. The final class will be spent learning finishing techniques, how to connect granny squares as well as decorative edges and borders. A materials list will be supplied at registration, which has begun at the Reference Desk. Check for openings. There is a $3.00 fee for this class.

America’s Boating Class
Tuesday, June 14, 21, 28, July 5 & 12,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This course covers boat handling under
normal and adverse conditions, rules of the road (water), compass and chart (map)
familiarization, running lights and equipment, trailering, piloting navigation, personal watercraft (jet-ski) Federal and NY State regulations. A written examination indicating successful completion entitles you to a U. S. Power Squadron Certificate required by law to operate a personal watercraft and is usually honored by insurance companies for a discount. The fee for the text book and material is $45.00. Registration has begun-check
for openings. Checks only.

Infant/Child CPR
Thursday, June 16-6:00-9:00 p.m. Infants and young children are at a high risk for choking, a major preventable cause of death in children. Knowing what to do in the first few minutes while waiting for an ambulance to arrive can save lives. Lori Green RN, a certified CPR instructor conducts this 3 hour workshop. Certification is received upon completion of this workshop. There is a $35.00 fee for this class. Registration has begun-check for openings. Checks only.

St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Bus
Tuesday, June 21, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
FREE HEALTH SCREENING. The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for cholesterol, and diabetes screenings with appropriate patient education and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18. No appointment necessary. The van will be located in the parking lot on Narwood Ave. across from the Library.

July

We Care Blankets
Wednesday, July 6 @ 6:45 p.m.
until completion when all blankets are wrapped, therefore time will vary. We need caring adults to join us for an evening of wrapping blankets to donate to a child undergoing chemotherapy. We invite young people, students and Girl Scouts over the age of 7, who require community service credit. Letters of community service will be provided upon completion of the evening’s wrap. Adult supervision is now required for youngsters who come to our wrap night events for safety reasons. Please join us to learn more about this worthy organization and how you can be of help to them. Their website is www.wecareblankets.org and they are a non-profit organization that provides homemade blankets to hospitals such as Sloan Kettering, Winthrop, L.I.J Schneider’s Children’s Hospital and others in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and other areas.

Belly Dancing
Mondays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Belly Dance (also known as Raks Sharqui, Arabic for “dance of the east”) is an ancient, mystical, and healing dance. It is a time treasured dance, exploring and positively developing the feminine essence. All levels of dance are welcome and if you have never delved into any form of dance, we especially encourage you to come. This workshop will explore the history, basic movements and healing aspects of Belly Dance. What you will need:
Positive attitude and an open mind! Clothing should be comfortable (i.e. Yoga pants, leggings, free flowing skirt), a mid drift top or sports bra is preferred but not required, and a hip scarf and/or coin belt. Dance slippers are optional. Bottled water is suggested. There is a $15.00 fee-Checks only-Registration begins June 6.

Computer Kindergarten for Grown Ups
Tuesday, July 12, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This is a slow paced, user friendly workshop for the first time computer user. This unique class covers the basics in a way the most inexperienced user will understand. There is a $5.00 fee for this class. Registration begins June 7.

Henna Party for Adults and Teens
Thursday, July 14 @ 6:30 p.m.
Learn about the history of henna art, its process and spiritual significance and then get ready for self-expression, as you choose from a generous amount of symbols and designs! Registration begins June 16. There is a $3.00 fee for this class.

The Genius of Leonardo
Wednesday, July 20 @ 2:00 p.m.
Thomas Germano an Associate Professor of Art, teaching Painting, Drawing and Art History at Farmingdale State College, State University of New York. He also teaches at the New York Academy of Art Graduate School will be here with his lecture on Leonardo DaVinci. All are welcome to attend.

Computer 1st Grade for Grown Ups
Tuesday, July 26 @ 10:00-a.m.-12:00 p.m.
In this workshop you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, understand commands and dialog boxes. There is a $5.00 fee for this class Check the Reference Desk for openings. Registration begins June 7.

August

Alzheimer’s Association Presents:
Know the 10 Signs-Early Detection Matters
Thursday, August 11 @ 2:00 p.m.
If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive
workshop features video clips with Alzheimer’s disease. All are welcome to attend.

Mammography Van
Thursday, August 18, 8:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Senator Fuschillo will host NuHealth’s (Nassau County Medical Center) mammography van. For further information or to schedule an appointment please call the Senator’s office at 516-882-0630.

Ireland-Castles and Countryside
Wednesday, August 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
Come join our slide presentation as we travel around Ireland. From Dublin, travel along the beautiful Antrim Coast into Northern Ireland to visit Belfast and Londonderry. We will tour Southern Ireland and visit the Connemara coastline with Galway and its lovely bay. We'll travel coast to coast and finish our tour where Irish culture began-the Rock of Cashel, where King Angus was converted to Christianity by St. Patrick. All are welcome to attend.

From Victoria R. to Jackie O.
109 Years of Adornment for Men and Women
Thursday, August 25 @ 2:00 p.m.
Before tossing out Grandma’s baubles,
bangles and beads, take an exciting tour of the wonderful world of antique, vintage and collectible adornment. This PowerPoint-illustrated lecture covers the decades from 1860 to 1969, highlighting the historic, societal, economic and political influences in each period, from the somber reign of Queen Victoria through the sizzling sixties presided over by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. With the price of gold and silver skyrocketing, who knows…maybe that box of junk jewelry you found in the attic isn’t junk after all! Jessica Ley has been a dealer in antique and vintage jewelry for 25 years, and holds a certificate in Fine Arts Appraisal from New York University. Bring along one item of jewelry-the first 20 people will get a verbal evaluation. No registration necessary, all are welcome to attend.

Planning ahead for the Fall!
Beginner Mah Jongg is coming back!
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25, & November 1, 6:45-8:45 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to join a Mah Jongg game but didn’t know how? Here’s your chance! Through simple, step-by-step instructions and enjoyable activities, you’ll comfortably learn the basics. Within only five lessons, you will gain the skills needed to play confidently with others! Please purchase and bring to class an official Mah Jongg card, available at local card/stationery stores or directly from the league: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org There is a $15.00 fee for this class Checks only. Registration begins September 6.

Monthly Art Shows
June - Jack Grimando
July - Merrick Community Nursery School
August - Naomi Diracles
Reception August 4 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.