Patti LuPone

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Patti LuPone

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It is important that you know you’re going to be treated by a certified laser
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Before you know it, the holidays will be here, making it the perfect time to
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improvement in your appearance. more on page 3
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Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/or Liposuction
by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACS, P.C.
Many of my patients come seeking help with the changes that can occur after
childbirth; a woman’s breast can grow to uncomfortable proportions or just
the opposite can happen. more on page 5
Making the Most of Your Elective Surgery, Part 1
by Tracy M. Pfeifer, M.D., M.S.
As a plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery, I have performed many
breast revision surgeries over the years. Here are a few tips to avoid revisional
surgery. more on page 8
Osteoporosis: Largely Preventable
by Jonathan E. Dashiff, M.D.
Happily, in functional medicine, and here at Linchitz Medical Wellness, the
news is far from gloomy. As previously mentioned, osteoporosis is not only
treatable; it is for the most part preventable. more on page 16
Do You Need To Avoid Probate?
by Marc Alhonte, Esq.
Some attorneys promote avoiding probate for all estates, to minimize costs.
However, probate does not represent the only cost of settling an estate.
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Patti LuPone
Catching Up with
Carol 23
You Know, I Made Her
Meet the Health
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My Turn 26
Christmas Ex’s and Oh’s
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Happenings 29
Classes, Entertainment,
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Support Groups 33
The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Life Insurance
by Francesca M. Banci and Anna Tringle
In this season of holiday cheer and gift giving, we often pause to think about
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Solutions for Breast Restoration After Cancer Treatment
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Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or that has
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Resolving Stress to Heal Your Body and Your Life
Breast Reduction Using The Lollipop Scar Technique
by Dr. Michael Berlin
by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACS, P.C.
Not only does stress destroy our health; it also eventually destroys our
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The weight of large breasts can cause the bra straps to dig into the
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Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/or Liposuction
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Many of my patients come to me seeking help with the changes that
ing breast reduction. Both groups of women want to have breasts that are proportional to their
can occur after childbirth. Following childbirth, a woman’s breast can
body size with the most natural result possible. In certain situations, a breast lift is also needgrow to uncomfortable proportions or just the opposite can happen. A
ed to tighten lax skin. The laxity can be the result of pregnancy or weight loss. When a breast
woman’s breast can actually lose volume and shrink, resulting in the
lift is needed, I utilize the lollipop scar technique. A breast lift procedure is very similar to a
breast appearing “deflated”.
breast reduction. The only difference is that with a breast reduction, breast tissue is removed.
Additionally, a large number of women come to me seeking help with
Combined Breast/Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Procedures.
the post partum changes of their abdomen. During pregnancy the skin
Many of my patients who have breast surgery also have other procedures performed at the
and abdominal wall muscles are stretched. Following childbirth, the abdomen can protrude
same time. This allows for one surgery and one recovery. The most common combined proand the skin can be loose or sag. In some cases, the abdominal muscles can
cedures performed by Dr. Rhee are breast surgery, whether it is a breast
Many of my patients reduction or augmentation, combined with tummy tuck, also known as
be so weakened that the individual may look like she is still pregnant. Despite
daily workouts including sit ups and crunches, a tummy tuck may be needed
abdominoplasty. For those patients who desire breast augmentation togethwho have breast
to restore these muscles.
er with a tummy tuck, I am able to place the breast implants through the
surgery also have other tummy tuck incision, leaving the breasts without any scars.
Breast Reduction
Liposuction is also commonly performed at the same time. Despite diet and
Women with very large pendulous breasts may experience varied medical procedures performed at
exercise,
certain areas of the body are prone to carry excess fat. For these
problems including back and neck pain. Also, the weight of large breasts can
the same time. This
areas, liposuction can help. The most common areas for liposuction are the
cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large
allows for one surgery love handles (upper hip area) and thighs.
breasts get in the way of physical activities such as running, making exercise
Patients who have combined procedures do surprisingly well. In addition to
and weight loss very difficult if not impossible. Breast reduction (reduction
and one recovery
having the benefit of just one recovery process, there can also be a significant
mammaplasty), is a surgical procedure which makes breasts smaller.
savings in price.
There are many different breast reduction techniques. The more traditional method (inverted TTo learn more, please call our Huntington office to schedule a complimentary consultation
scar) leaves the breasts with a vertical, long horizontal scar (along the breast crease). “I utilize the
with Dr. Rhee at (631) 424-6707. Located at 257 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station.
Lejour technique, which leaves the breast with a single vertical incision (lollipop scar) and, in my
www.liplasticsurgery.com.
opinion, with a rounder more natural appearing breast and a better cosmetic result.” Breast reductions are performed as an outpatient procedure and are covered by insurance.
Dr. Charlotte Rhee is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in
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Join PBS cooking show host (and Long Island
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As a plastic surgeon tions. The right size implant will both
specializing in breast sur- meet your goals and create a natural
gery, I have performed look, in proportion to your body.
many breast revision surDon’t have augmentation with an
geries over the years. A overly large implant to avoid having a
few are my own patients but many more mastopexy. This results in breasts which
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Here are a few tips to
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Next Month: Part 2
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Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD, MS is author of
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eating and drinking alcohol, the less time you'll have to overindulge,” says
During the holidays, food isn't just food, it's a delicious experience loaded
Cathy Nonas, R.D., author of Outwit Your Weight. Research shows that conwith tradition and temptation. And if you're not careful, in the five weeks
suming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during
between Thanksgiving and New Year's, the indulgent delights of stuffing,
the main course.
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To avoid feeling deprived and dodge the social pressure from others, put
good news? During the winter holiday season, a study by the National
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know you're having a completely low-damage drink,” says Spangle. But
pound. That doesn't sound like much until you consider that the extra
what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge? A retort like: “No
weight doesn't tend to go away after January 1. It tends to accumulate
thank you. I'm watching my weight,” will draw you into uncomfortable
through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can
conversations about what diet you're on and why you really shouldn't be a
snowball to become a major contributor to obesity later in life, the study
party pooper, Spangle says. A better idea: Repeat
determined.
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Plus, the one-pound holiday weight gain is an
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people who gain more like six to eight pounds,” and Baileys Original Irish Cream (9 and 10 grams of fat most people won't challenge,” Spangle says.
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• For red or white wine (80 to 85
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then starting chatting,” says Spangle. “Before you know it, you'll have an
empty plate and barely a memory of having eaten.” To reduce the risk of
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A Mem-Wha??
Singer/Songwriter Christine Lavin Shares Her Life’s Passions
A few months ago, I attended a book signing
Caruso. For the past eight years, Jim Caruso’s
that featured musical performances and special
Cast Party, which takes place every Monday night
guests. The event celebrated the newly-published
at New York City’s Birdland, turns into an
memoir of the talented singer/songwriter
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Christine Lavin. Her special guests, the legendary
show where superstars perform alongside upsongwriter Ervin Drake (“Good Morning
and-comers. Cast Party has become an important
Heartache,“ “It Was a Very Good Year” and
part of Christine’s life, and she often brings along
many other hit songs) and Julie Gold, whose
younger singer/songwriters to perform. Jim
song “From a Distance,” was recorded by Bette
Caruso’s sentiments about Christine have been
Midler, figured prominently in Christine’s memoir.
echoed by many others. At the Knitty City event,
The event was reminiscent of Christine Lavin’s
Julie Gold told the audience that much of her
concerts: wonderfully entertaining and full of surmusical success can be attributed to Christine
prises. Attend one of her concerts and you may
Lavin, who was instrumental (no pun intended) in
Photo: Irene Young
hear a song she just wrote, see her invite audigetting Julie’s song “From a Distance” to Bette
ence members up on the stage or descend into the audience with a miner’s
Midler. “I like to help people—it’s in my nature,” writes Christine.
light on her head, and witness her performing
Christine is ardent about more than just music. “Christine has this unquenchan amazing baton twirling routine!
able enthusiasm,” says John Platt. “When she finds something she loves, it
In her new memoir, Cold Pizza for Breakfast: A
seems to lift her up and move her forward. For her, life is one discovery after
Mem-Wha?? (Tell Me Press, 2010, $21.95),
another. It could be a young singer/songwriter who hands her a CD at a conChristine Lavin brings her trademark wit, charm
cert in Des Moines, or it could be a Broadway show. Over the years, she has
and enthusiasm to the printed page by sharing
become passionate about Barry Humphries a.k.a. Dame Edna, The Drowsy
her life story—her unique experiences, her
Chaperone, South Pacific, Cast Party, and knitting, just to give a few examples.
“hunches,” her ability to make things happen,
She is also an avid reader and fervently follows the news. So in the spirit of Tom
and all the fascinating people she has met along
Paxton and Tom Lehrer, she is inspired to write really timely songs.”
the way. The book is honest, compelling, amus“The one constant throughout my life,” writes Christine Lavin, “has been
ing, and a virtual “who’s who” of the folk music
the many musicians and performers I have worked with, learned from, collabworld, from her great friend
orated with, been inspired by, been envious of, and at time
and mentor, Dave Van Ronk,
commiserated with as we’ve been knocked about by the
to the many younger
music business. Songwriting is a solitary process, but it’s all
folksingers she has nurtured
the things that came after the songwriting that have
over the years. Indeed,
shaped my career.”
Christine’s life seems to have been a long series of fascinatActor Jeff Daniels writes in the book’s foreword, “Whether
ing occurrences and remarkable coincidences. Christine
she’s singing songs or merrily spilling her life onto these
has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Joe Namath,
pages, to be in her audience is to be grabbed by the lapels,
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expertly led around, and—when it’s all said and done—
and Steve Wozniak, to name just a few.
laughed out, genuinely moved, and thinking differently.”
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singer/songwriters. Christine Lavin
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David Wilcox, Dar Williams and countless others was
gathered together songs by some of her
Washington Public Library invite you to meet Christine Lavin,
because Christine mentioned them to me.” Once a year, all-time favorite performers, including
as she discusses Cold Pizza for Breakfast and performs some
John turns the program over to Christine and she uses the Uncle Bonsai, Janis Ian, The Bitchin’
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From Northport
to a Nervous
Breakdown
by A. Nadboy
When it comes to modern day leading ladies of Broadway, Patti
LuPone is in a class by herself. She’s taken ownership of many classic leading roles with unforgettable performances including Evita,
Gypsy and Sweeney Todd. She’s currently appearing in the theatrical
adaptation of Pedro Almadover’s Women on the Verge of Nervous
Breakdown at the Belasco Theater.
Her career experiences on Broadway, tv and film are delightfully
detailed in her recent memoir, Patti LuPone: A Memoir (Crown
Archtype), where she also shares some nostalgic memories of her
formative years growing up in Northport.
As you’ll read in this interview, Ms. LuPone is infectiously enthusiastic about her work and eager to share some of the lessons she’s
learned from her life and career. She has a wonderful sense of humor
that is often peppered with hearty laughter. At the same time, she is
an artist who takes her craft very seriously.
Long Island Woman: How are things going with the new show (Women on the Verge
of a Nervous Breakdown)?
Patti LuPone: I love this musical so much. I love the material. I have this incredible
emotional reaction to it. I’m so happy to be involved with it and I’m so happy to be
involved in the creative process. So, here’s hoping it’s a hit. And if its not, at least
doing this with (director) Bart Sher and his creative team has been incredible.
This seems to be a very busy time in your career, you just released your memoir –
the new show... At this point in your career shouldn’t you be slowing down a little?
At this point in my career shouldn’t I be begging for work?! I don’t know what’s
going on… I’m just grateful to God that it’s happening. It’s not a matter of slowing
down; it’s a matter of no lack of work. Something happened as I got older, where the
most interesting things started to come in. I’m kind of flabbergasted myself that I’m
still vital at 51 years old.
Many women your age on stage and screen seem to have a tough time getting good
roles.
I think one of the reasons I’m doing fine is because I generated my own work, which
is the concert stuff. So in those dry periods I can still generate money because I have
the concerts to fall back on. I’ve been doing that since Evita.
I never left the stage. Yes, I am older and I certainly am not going to be playing leading ladies much longer. But I wasn’t irrelevant at an early age because I chose to focus
my career on the stage. I’m just grateful that I’m busy.
The book is a career retrospective with not as much focus on your personal life. You
come across as a very open person but at the same time it seemed like you wanted to
protect your privacy.
The experiences that I’ve had in the theater are pretty juicy, so there’s no reason to
guild the lily. I don’t need to talk about my personal life, which is pretty boring compared to what I’ve experienced on-stage. I’m truly a homebody and a mother and a
wife. And on my day off – I’ll go home, I’ll cook dinner, I’ll do the laundry, I’ll hang out
with my husband, maybe we’ll watch some TV and the next day I’m back at work
again.
What happens in the theater is so much more dramatic then what happens in my
personal life. And whatever was dramatic in my personal life shouldn’t take precedence over the lessons that I’ve learned as an actor. I think some of the stuff that I
have to say can help acting students. I think my experiences are unique because of
my experiences at Julliard and the Acting Company and the chance I was given to
train as an actor. It all happened around the stage.
The book offers insight into the path you took to get where you are now. Most people don’t understand what it actually took to get to the point you’re at now and it was
actually quite fascinating.
No, I don’t think people know. I’m inundated with reality TV stars and I just want to
smack them upside the head. It’s cheapening an entertainment medium. We look like
we’re such a trashy nation because the only things people want to see are catfights
between the girls on Jersey Shore, or the Housewives of New Jersey or Paris Hilton
and Lindsay Lohan getting arrested. That’s become our excitement.
And it has nothing to do with talent..
No, it has nothing to do with talent… or even a decent life! Even a noble instinct.
My husband and I were flipping around the channels and we came upon the old tv
show, The Goldbergs. As I was watching it I was going, “this is what people got to see
on TV.” It was like watching Kraft Theater or Playhouse 90. And the acting was so good
and the stories were so good. And I was so engrossed. This is what people got to see
on TV. So how did we get here? Where have we come?
Its more important for me to instill in any acting student interested in this, what it
takes and how proud one must be to be a working actor and the discipline and the
sacrifices you have to make.
You wrote about being a good multi-tasker and juggling a number of roles at the
same time. Does that transfer to your personal life as well?
Oh yeah. What I learned in acting has affected all parts of my daily living. My mind
was trained to multi-task with the Acting Company. It taught the mind to focus.
You’re very candid about some of the people you liked and disliked throughout your
career. You particularly didn’t like working with Paul Sorvino, Topol and Bill
Smitrovich. Did it feel cathartic getting that off your chest and did you have any concerns about putting in the book?
Paul Sorvino, Topol and Bill Smitrovich were kind of impossible. So it doesn’t necessarily feel good to get if off my chest because I’ve said it forever. It’s not a deep dark
secret. Topol was just an asshole over and out.
Andrew Lloyd Weber was a big disappointment to you.
It wasn’t that he was disappointing himself,
because he’s a bit of an oddball, but his actions
were not something that you’d think a man
in his position with his money would stoop
to. I never had a deep connection with him
when I did Evita and I didn’t have a terribly
deep connection with him when I did
Sunset Boulevard, because I don’t think you
can have a deep connection with him.
You wrote about finding out you had
breast cancer and then having to
go on-stage at Carnegie Hall and
managing to block it out for the
moment. That was very courageous and must have taken a
lot of strength or great acting ability.
It was neither. It was
“Get on with your life!” As
David Mamet says,
“Everything is as it
should be. The universe
is unfolding.” So there
was a bit of shock
when the doctor
said, “You have
cancer.” I don’t
k n o w
h o w
y o u
k i c k
into a survival mode but I
said, “Oh, I have to get to
the theater. I have a
sound check and I
don’t want to stink
onstage tonight.” So I
didn’t forget about it but
my primary concern at that
particular moment was to get on
stage and sing that show. Then I dealt
Patti LuPone
with the breast cancer when I went home.
as Lucia in
Women on the
For some reason it didn’t register and
Verge of a Nervous
destroy me. Maybe, my way of surviving it
Breakdown
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was to deny it. When I had the
in, and they put a McMansion on
operation, I went into radiation
the spot. It’s ridiculous. It really
and then I went and started
looks stupid.
rehearsals for Sweeney Todd.
The house was a ranch house
I had enough people around me
with two acres of property. So it’s
to guide me. Certainly the
depressing to go down the street
American Medical Association
and see that.
does not help. I had a trainer who
I remember when it was the
told me not to eat red meat while
Floroghtys, the Bustows, the Whites
I was radiating, so I ate a lot of
and the Ingrams and they all had
chicken and soy. And I tried to take
farms. The two houses on the side
care of myself as best as I could in
of Waterside and Norwood (the
Connecticut while I was radiating.
Whites and the Floroghty’s) were
I also had an odd kind of conhistorical houses from the 1700’s.
tentment because I was home with
When I was a kid growing up
my family. It took a different turn
there, it was just so much fun to
and why that was, I can’t tell you.
explore those houses.
How did that diagnosis affect
There was also the Zualoga Estate.
you long term?
He was the ambassador from UruI don’t think you’re ever far away
gway or Chile or someplace like
from thinking that your body can
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Patti, bottom row center, at Miss Marguerite’s dance class at the Ocean Avenue Elementary
produce cancer cells. I’m trying to
Chante Cleer. It was the scariest
School in Northport.
care of myself and I’m more aware
place I’ve ever been to.
of what I’m putting in my body. Its scary but you can’t let it defeat you.
What made it so scary?
You had a very nurturing childhood growing up in Northport.
It was the most spectacular house. We used to hide in the woods and sneak up on
Northport was a really great place to grow up. I don’t know what its like now, but
the property and the caretaker would unleash bb guns and german shepards on us.
back then, when there were only 3,000 people and clam digging
I finally got to baby sit there when I was thirteen years old. I think I
was the primary occupation in the summertime, it was a great
checked on the baby once. I don’t know what the hell possessed me
place to grow up.
– I went through the entire house. I pushed a central vacuum button
You didn’t have the typical dysfunctional childhood that most
thinking it was a light switch and it went vrroom….. I freaked out!
Favorite Food:
celebrity memoirs begin with.
What do you do for relaxation?
Italian and Japanese
You know what kept me on track? The school music departRead. Watch tv. Go to the movies. Go out to dinner with friends.
Favorite book
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Sometimes, just collapse.
The Once and Future King
schools has been cut. It kept us involved, at a very young age, in
We have a beach house in South Carolina and I try to get down
by
T.H.
White
something artistic. The music departments in the Northport
there and stare at the ocean and bike ride.
school system were nurturing for me. It recognized and encourWe interviewed you about six years ago and you said regarding
Favorite Movie
aged my talent. It focused and disciplined my talent.
Gypsy,
“I’m so disappointed, it was the role I dreamed of all my
West Side Story
Most of us who gravitated to the music department were misfits
life. It was the role I was born to play and never will.”
Favorite TV Show
pretty much. Generally, the smartest kids in the schools, the mathThings didn’t quite turn out that way, did they?
Madmen
and
The
Goldbergs
ematicians, are usually the musicians. I had a voice and a sense of
(Big laugh) As David Mamet says, “Everything is as it should be.
humor and I was going to be on stage and I knew it, so I wanted to
The universe is unfolding.” Yeah, who knew?
Favorite Article of Clothing
be in the music department. And the occasional greaser joined
You had it written off, didn’t you?
A bed-sheet and a blanket
because it was easier and they wanted to skip out of French or
Totally! If it’s meant to be, it will be. And I suppose that’s imporsomething. So it was an interesting group of kids who were not the
tant to remember in all walks of life, not just in one’s profession.
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream
popular kids or the sports kids. So instead of peer pressure or polarI think that could almost help prevent cancer – to remove the
Chocolate
izing experiences, I had really interesting experiences from the
stress from oneself.
Favorite Actor
geeks in the music department. People were asserting themselves
If it’s meant to be, it will be. When it happens and its good, you
The
dangerous
ones
and discovering themselves in the music department. And I don’t
can really say those words. But when it doesn’t happen, it’s hard
think they did as much in the sports department.
to believe those words. But more and more, I believe it. ◆
Favorite Singer
Patti LuPone will appear at the Tilles Center for the Performing
Do you still have family in Northport?
Edith Piaf
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No. And they took down my mom’s house, the house I grew up
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by Carol Silva
You Know, I Made Her
This weekend my husband and I are taking our first
“Family Weekend” trip to the University of Maryland. Our
daughter is 18 – a college freshman. And I have Mommy
whiplash.
I walk past her room and it’s neat, clean, and organized.
No evidence it belongs to a teenager. No cookie wrappers
or stuffed animals littering the floor. No folded high
school notes that had been passed under the noses of
teachers who probably pretended not to notice because
even they didn’t want to slow her projectile rush through
the doors of high school and into a college dorm.
When we took her for college orientation – 2 days after high school graduation –
she walked into a meeting, crowded with other long haired, tank topped, shorts
wearing college students. She fit right in. You could barely pick her out. But I could
– a mile away. Because I’m “the Mother.”
When my kids do the things that make parents smile – score a goal, befriend a
friendless kid, help an older person through a door – I often beam, “I made her. I
made him.” I feel radiant. It’s those moments where life comes together. A priest
friend told me once, “Having a child is the one time God allows you to co-create
with Him. And then you get to name your creation.” So I take this “Mommy the creator” job pretty seriously. And I think I’ve gotten pretty good over the years.
Which brings me to September 14, 1992.
Our first wedding anniversary. Our daughter
Along the way I’ve
was 11 days old and I was on maternity leave
found more love
from a very fulfilling journalism career. Up at 3
than I could ask for, every morning, I’d gone great places, covered
fascinating stories, met terrific people. I didn’t
and a path to grow live by the minute or second. I was so in control, I sliced minutes into 180 pieces and used
up even more than every one. Then “she” came. Nine pounds of
pink. Gorgeous. Sweet. Perfect. Dream fulmy kids have.
filled. And my control went right out the window as my hormones flooded in – messing with my C-section recovery. It was a
whole new ballgame and I was no longer in charge of whether I slept, when I ate,
what I wore or how I looked. Big reality check.
So my husband had to leave that September morning for just a few hours. He
walked out the door. I dissolved into tears – 11AM – still in a robe – alone with that
gorgeous pink baby. My old roommate Wendy called, “Hi, how are you?” My broken tears answered. When she walked into my living room 4 minutes later she
asked, “What’s wrong?” “Nobody every told me it would be like this.” “Of course
they don’t because if they did, then no one would ever do it!” It was like that scene
from “Moonstruck” where Cher slaps someone and yells, “Snap out of it!”
That’s not everyone’s first 2 weeks, but it was mine – the beginning of an 18 year
journey through a new normal. Along the way I’ve found more love than I could ask
for, and a path to grow up even more than my kids have. For right now though, I’ve
got to put the last of the treats into this college care package, and load the car, so
I’m there this weekend when that moment comes and I say to some stranger, “You
know, I made her.” ◆
News 12's Carol Silva has been bringing Long Islander's their local news for more
than 20 years. She can be seen weekday mornings at 5:30am on News 12 Long Island.
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LONG ISLAND WOMAN • Decemmber 2010 • 23
MEET THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Eli Anker, M.D., PC
Dr. Michael Berlin
Dr. Barry N. Chase, DDS
Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D., La.C
Joseph D’Antona, LMT, La.C, MS
754 Montauk Hwy., West Islip
631-422-0909
www.eliankermd.com
The Family Wellness Center
641B Old Country Rd., Plainview
516-822-8499
www.networkwellnesscenter.com
Chase Dental Health, PLLC
324 South Service Road, Ste. 116,
Melville
631-393-6888
www.chasedentalhealth.com
444 Community Drive, Manhasset
516-562-9221
www.camtherapycenter.com
see ad on page 20
Balance Health and Wellness Center
672 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst
57 Main St., Kings Park
631-BALANCE (225-2623)
Dr. Dazhi Chen, a credentialed
acupuncturist and research scientist in
the North Shore-LIJ Health System, graduated from Liaoning College of
Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
and received his master’s degree in
acupuncture. He then worked as an
Assistant Professor in the Acupuncture
Department at his college as well as The
Beijing College of Acupuncture and
Osteopathy, Beijing. Dr. Chen received
his Ph.D. from Kyoto Prefectural
University of Medicine in Japan. He has
trained and practiced traditional Chinese
Medicine, specializing in acupuncture for
more than 20 years and has helped
many people live pain-free and healthier
lives.
Joseph D’Antona, a Licensed, BoardCertified Acupuncturist, Herbalist and
Massage Therapist is the founder of The
Balance Health and Wellness Center.
He’s been practicing for over 20 years
and has appeared on national TV
because of his expertise in cosmetic
acupuncture — an effective technique to
reduce the visible signs of aging. He also
specializes in ear stapling for weight loss,
hot stone massage therapy, colon
hydrotherapy, cellulite reduction,
acupuncture for fertility and N.A.E.T. for
allergy elimination. Joe and his staff of
certified professionals have helped hundreds of people live a healthier, pain-free
life. Call today for your complimentary
consultation.
see ad on page 13
Dr. Eli Anker is one of Long Island’s
leading vascular surgeons and a recognized expert in the field of Vascular
Surgery. He earned his medical degree
at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
and completed his residency at
Montefiore Hospital. He did his vascular
surgery fellowship at Newark Beth Israel
Medical Center.
Dr. Anker has focused his practice on
state-of-the-art minimally invasive treatments for over twenty years. All vein
patients are treated in his modern office
facility with the use of a specialized laser
or injection sclerotherapy.
see ad on page 27
Noted as an intuitive and gifted healer,
Dr. Michael Berlin is trained as a highly
skilled holistic Chiropractor, life coach,
and health educator. He brings to the
community over 17 years of experience
working in alternative health with infants
to elderly. Dr. Berlin has been a wellness
coach for thousands and runs lectures,
seminars, and facilitates groups to live
happier and healthier lives. He is recognized as a visionary and on the leading
edge of his profession. Dr. Berlin; along
with Dr.’s Morton and Rothstein practices gentle Network Chiropractic in
Plainview, NY and have dedicated their
lives to helping people live free of conditions resulting from stress.
see ad on page 9
Dr. Barry Chase is a 1976 graduate of
Georgetown University Dental School
and has been practicing on Long Island
for over 30 years. In addition to general
dentistry, Dr Chase treats Cranio-Facial
Pain, Temporal Mandibular Joint
Dysfunction (TMJ) and Obstructive
Sleep Apnea (breathing disorders and
snoring). OSA is associated with higher
risks for hypertension, coronary heart
disease, strokes, short term memory loss
and cognitive problems. The dental oral
appliance solution is extremely effective
for the treatment of OSA. If you would
like to see Dr. Chase for a complimentary consultation, please call for an
appointment.
see ad on page 9
Stephen T. Greenberg M.D., FACS
Stephen U. Harris, M.D., FACS
Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., FACS
Dr. Roger B. Katz
Richard Linchitz, M.D.
New York's Premier Center for Plastic
Surgery
195 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury
516-364-4200
461 Park Ave. South, New York
212-319-4999
www.greenbergcosmeticsurgery.com
Harris Plastic Surgery
500 Montauk Hwy., Ste. H, West Islip
631-422-9100
www.harrisplasticsurgery.com
The New York Center for Facial, Plastic
and Laser Surgery
440 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
516-773-4646
www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com
The North Shore Cosmetic Medical
Center
239 Jericho Tpke., Syosset
516-496-9797
Linchitz Medical Wellness, PLLC
70 Glen St., Ste. 240, Glen Cove
516-759-4200
www.linchitzwellness.com
see ad on page 11
see ad on page 16
see ad on page 7
Roger B. Katz, MD, a fellowship-trained
cosmetic facial surgeon specializes in
non-invasive facial rejuvenation. His
patients benefit from his impressive credentials and 25 years of experience performing cosmetic facial surgery and facial
rejuvenation. As a medical director of
Long Island’s premier North Shore
Cosmetic Medical Center and spa, his
state-of-the-art facility offers the most
advanced care available in a personal
and private setting. He offers a multidimensional, multi-modality approach to
rejuvenating the face from the inside out,
with no down time or surgery.
Richard Linchitz, MD is the medical
director of his wellness clinic and specializes in maximizing the health of his
patients with his “Six Pillars of Vibrant
Health” (diet, supplements, exercise,
stress management, detoxification and
hormone balancing). He practices preventive medicine to help patients avoid
heart disease, strokes, diabetes and cancer. He uses bio-identical hormones (he
is featured in Suzanne Somers’ books,
Ageless, Breakthrough and Knockout) to
help both men and women retain their
health and vitality well into their senior
years. Dr. Linchitz is certified by the
American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine,
Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,
American Board of Pain Medicine and
International Board of Oxidative
Medicine.
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Dr. Greenberg is one of NY’s bestknown, board certified, plastic surgeons.
Using the latest advances in technology,
he performs the most advanced cosmetic surgical procedures in his fully-accredited, state-of-the- art ambulatory surgical
center. Author and radio show host, he
also has an anti-aging skin care line to
help reduce lines and wrinkles. He is
sought after by patients and the media
for his expertise in the field. He’s
appeared on 20/20, CBS Evening News,
and in Newsday, New York Times,
Vogue, and many others. Dr. Greenberg
offers complimentary consultations in
his Woodbury and Park Ave. offices.
see ad on page 22
Dr. Stephen U. Harris, a board certified
plastic surgeon, has extensive experience with today’s most advanced cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgical
techniques, specializing in surgery of the
breast including augmentation, body
contouring including abdominoplasty
and liposuction, and body contouring
after massive weight loss. Dr. Harris is on
staff at Good Samaritan Hospital,
Southside Hospital, and Brookhaven
Hospital. His impressive medical training
includes Boston University Medical
Center, Plastic Surgery at Emory
University and a fellowship at
Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Andrew Jacono is a Dual Board
Certified,
Facial
Plastic
and
Reconstructive Surgeon practicing in
Great Neck and in Manhattan. He is
Section Head of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery at North Shore
University Hospital Manhasset; Assistant
Clinical Professor at The New York Eye
and Ear Infirmary and Albert Einstein
College of Medicine; and author of the
book FACE THE FACTS: The Truth About
Plastic Surgery Procedures. He has been
featured on Good Morning America,
Inside Edition, CNN, USA Today and
more. He specializes in minimally invasive Facelifts, Eyelid lifts, Browlifts,
Rhinoplasty, laser skin resurfacing, Botox,
Juvederm, Radiesse, and more.
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MEET THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
James C. Marotta, M.D.
Kelly O’Malley-Mattone M.D.
JoAnn N. Most, LCSW
Annette Pennington
Tracy M. Pfeifer, M.D., MS
Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery, P.C.
267 E. Main St., Ste. B5, Smithtown
631-982-2022
www.MarottaMD.com
Aesthetic Medical Studio
8 Bond St., Great Neck
516-482-2424
aesthetic–associates.com
Reflections Psychotherapy & Counseling
2 Brooksite Drive, Ste. 120, Smithtown
77 Broadway, Amityville
631-724-9462
www.reflectionsli.com
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, PC
833 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
516-498-8400
aestheticplasticsurgerypc.com
Hamptons Plastic Surgery
25 Montauk Hwy., Quogue
631-653-6112
www.drpfeifer.com
see ad on page 12
see ad on page 8
see ad on page 17
Annette Pennington, Licensed Medical
Aesthetician at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
P.C., will analyze, refresh and rejuvenate
your skin. An expert in anti –aging skin
care as well as problematic skin conditions, she graduated St Vincent’s
Hospital School of Nursing. She has
brought years of medical experience as
well as her compassionate nature into
her aesthetic practice. Services include
customized skin care programs to “turn
back the hands of time”, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser hair
removal, and the latest state of the art
IPL Photorejuvenation by Lumenis. Skin
care services are coordinated with Dr’s
Feingold, Israeli and Korn. Call for a
complimentary consultation.
Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD, MS is a board
certified plastic surgeon specializing in
plastic surgery of the breast. Dr. Pfeifer's
philosophy is warm, personalized care
and exceptional results. She is experienced in all aspects of breast surgery as
well as body contouring and injectables.
She is immediate Past President of the
New York Regional Society of Plastic
Surgeons. Dr. Pfeifer is an investigator
for several breast implant studies and
recently authored the breast augmentation teaching curriculum used across the
country to teach plastic surgery residents. She believes in patient education,
empowering her patients to make smart
choices and achieve their aesthetic goals.
see ad on page 15
see ad on page 13
Dual Board Certified & Yale University
trained facial specialist Dr. James C.
Marotta offers facial rejuvenation/antiaging surgeries & non-surgical treatments in a private, luxurious setting.
Named one of “America’s Top Doctors”
in 2007, 2008 & 2009, Dr. Marotta’s
extensive training in the highly complex
anatomy of the face makes him a leader
in injectable treatments. Recognized as a
full facial rejuvenation specialist, he
expertly performs facelifts, mini-lifts,
endoscopic brow lifts & permanent fat
injections in the comfort of his state-ofthe-art, on-site operating suite. He also
performs rhinoplasties, eyelid lifts, facial
implants, CO2 fractional laser treatments
& hair transplants.
Kelly O'Malley Mattone, M.D. is a
Mount Sinai trained physician and
anatomy expert who received her
Medical Degree in 1989 and served as
Chief Resident and Gross Anatomy
Teaching Assistant. Dr. O'Malley Mattone
continued at Mount Sinai Hospital as an
Attending Physician, Clinical Residency
Instructor and Associate Professor of
Gross Anatomy. At her practice,
Aesthetic Medical Studio, she will erase
years from your face and take inches off
your body without pain, surgery or
downtime. During your private complimentary consultation, you will see unretouched photo albums of Dr. O'Malley
Mattone's work that undeniably confirm
her state-of-the-art non-surgical procedures yield visible and measurable
results.
JoAnn Most, a licensed Clinical Social
Worker, is the President and Director of
Reflections
Psychotherapy
and
Counseling. She and her professional
and highly qualified staff brings more
than 20 years of experience working in
mental health counseling with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Martial
counseling, drug and alcohol abuse, victims of violence, eating disorders,
bereavement, adolescent issues, sexual
abuse, and PTSD are just some of the
areas of expertise that are treated at her
office. Call today to schedule your
appointment. Most insurance is accepted. Now accepting Tricare.
Health &
Wellness
Guide
Abraham Port, M.D.
Dr. Charlotte Ann Rhee
William H. E. Romero, M.D., MS, CNS
Dr. Sharon Stills
Complete Women's Imaging
440 Merrick Rd., Oceanside
516-255-8220
www.completewomensimaging.com
257 East Jericho Tpke.,
Huntington Station
631-424-6707
www.liplasticsurgery.com
Diamond Level Botox Clinic
103 Majestic Dr., Dix Hills
631-858-0500
www.romeroclinic.com
Naturopathic Solutions Inc.
641C Old Country Rd., Plainview
516-935-1334
www.drstills.com
in the January issue of
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see ads on page 5 & 27
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see ad on page 9
Dr. Port oversees and directs a state-ofthe-art women's imaging facility. He is
board certified in Diagnostic Radiology,
graduated from Albert Einstein College of
Medicine at Yeshiva University and completed his radiology residency at
Montefiore Hospital Medical Center.
Before joining South Nassau Hospital, Dr.
Port served as the Director of Breast
Imaging at Mount Sinai Medical Center in
New York City. In addition, he conducted
Breast Cancer research at Memorial Sloan
Kettering Cancer Center and served as a
clinical fellow in body imaging at New York
Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Port is
active in numerous national, state and
local professional radiological societies.
Dr. Charlotte Ann Rhee is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Dr. Rhee specializes in surgery of the
breast and cosmetic surgery. She is a
Diplomate of the American Board of
Plastic Surgery and is an Assistant
Clinical Professor at Montefiore Medical
Center/Albert Einstein College of
Medicine. Her In-office surgical facility is
accredited by the Joint Commission
(JCAHO).
If you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Rhee,
please call her Huntington office at 631424-6707. Please feel free to visit her
website at www.liplasticsurgery.com.
Dr. Romero has emerged as a major
force in medical aesthetics on Long Island
performing the most Botox® and
Radiesse® procedures. His philosophy is
simple: provide the best care at the lowest possible price. While his rates are
deeply discounted, he only uses genuine,
pure and fresh Botox for a natural and
lasting treatment. Many patients leave his
office as loyal patients who refer their
friends and family. It is not unusual for his
patients to come as far as Manhattan,
New Jersey and Connecticut. Often, he
complements Botox with dermal fillers
such as Juvederm and Radiesse for what
is called a “liquid facelift”. Dr Romero was
recently appointed an official Allergan
instructor, helping many physicians learn
the art and science of Botox and
Juvederm injections.
A graduate from Southwest College of
Naturopathic Medicine & Health
Sciences, Dr. Sharon Stills has extensive
training in Bioidentical Hormone
Replacement Therapy, Therapeutic
Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, European
Biological Medicine, Complementary
Naturopathic Therapies, Thermography
(non-invasive adjunct to mammography), Body Composition Analysis and
Lifestyle Counseling. Naturopathic
Solutions is LI’s largest naturopathic practice. Dr. Stills is a board member of the
NY Association of Naturopathic
Physicians and a member of the
American Association of Naturopathic
Physicians. Dr. Stills is a national lecturer
and a foremost proponent of SANUM
Therapy. Call today for more information
and to schedule a consultation.
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My Turn
by Natalie June Reilly
Christmas Ex’s and Oh’s
Love is Never Really Lost
Love is a funny thing, isn’t it? It comes in all shapes and sizes; and
you just never know when or where you’re going to find it.
Sometimes you know exactly where to find it; sometimes it finds
you, grabbing a hold of your lapels and shaking some sense back
into your ever-hardening heart. And then there are times when you
find that love was right there where you left it – not lost, really – like
your car keys or the husband you divorced nine years ago, a man you
had one life and two beautiful children with.
It was Christmas day 2008 when I unexpectedly found love again.
Oh, it wasn’t the romantic kind of love that can go from inferno to
fizzle in 60 seconds; it was the old, familiar kind – the slow burn –
that can only happen between two people who once shared a life
together, the kind of love that can only happen between those same
two people who shared the experience of giving life to two beautiful children. That’s the kind of love I’m
talking about, and to be honest with you,
I didn’t even see it coming.
He was just walking me to my car – Billy,
that is, my ex-husband of nine years. I had
just dropped our two teenage boys, Billy
Boy and Alec, off at his house on
Christmas morning. It’s been our tradition
since the divorce. After powering down
breakfast and rifling through stockings at
my place, I pack up the car with my boys
and a couple of arm-loads worth of
Christmas booty and head over to their
dad’s house, never bothering to change
out of our pajamas.
It’s at his house that we exchange gifts
and pleasantries and then – after a bundle
of Christmas hugs and kisses from my kids
– I head back home with empty arms to
spend the rest of the day with my mother. Oh, I know; it’s not idyllic, but it’s as close as we can get, considering.
Over the past couple of years our little tradition has included the
new woman in Billy’s life, Lisa. And even though I like her and she is
good to my boys, it’s a little disarming to one’s emotions when you
find yourself having to share your family with another woman – and
on such a day as Christmas, too. But so is life when you’re a broken
family. You learn to deal with it. I suppose it was a little harder on
me this year after having just lost my job; I guess you could say that
I was already feeling a little emotional, seemingly alone and left out
in the cold as it was.
“Natalie, you know that I love you, right?” Billy whispered from out of
the blue as we ambled toward my Jeep. His eyes unexpectedly welled
What is it about
Christmas that
brings people
together,
temporarily
lowering their
defenses, those
protective walls
we build around
our hearts?
up with tears as he – the consummate tough guy from Long Island –
stood barefoot on that cold sidewalk in December in his green flannel
pajamas, wearing his heart on his sleeve. “I will always love you.”
Apparently he was feeling a tad schmaltzy, too. I hadn’t heard the
words “I love you” fall from his lips in a long while and even though
I was completely touched by them, it was the tears in those sentimental green eyes of his that caught me off guard, those familiar
eyes that brought back so many wonderful Christmas memories.
“I know,” I whispered, my heart catching in my throat, as I, too,
stood outside in the early morning hours of that cold Christmas day
in my red, snowman pajamas and tears welling up in my own green
eyes. “I love you, too.”
It’s not quite the exchange one might come to expect between two
ex-spouses with an ocean’s worth of water under the bridge. But
before I knew it, we were locked in a long embrace, both of us
weeping uncontrollably. What is it about Christmas that brings people together, temporarily lowering their defenses, those protective
walls we build around our hearts?
It was as if – for just a moment – we were all alone, the two of us,
held together by the warmth of what was and what is now our family, either that or by the static-cling from our flannel pajamas. Who
could tell? In any case, we were encapsulated in a proverbial snowglobe moment and we were both a little shaken. Meanwhile, deep
down inside – in places I don’t like to talk about at parties – I knew
that Lisa and the boys were waiting inside for him; she would be making breakfast and Christmas memories all her own with my family –
my children. That’s not always an easy pill to swallow, even though I
know in my heart I wouldn’t change a thing – even if I could.
“We have two great kids together, Nat, and I wouldn’t have wanted to take this walk with anyone but you,” Billy breathed, giving me
that same sideways (deliberate) grin that both my boys give me
when they really mean something.
“Ditto,” I smiled back.
I reached up onto my tiptoes, my arms squeezing evermore tightly
around his neck, hot tears streaming down my cool cheeks and into
the thickness of his shoulder. His arms tightened around me, too.
And with all the love and sentimentality that Christmas brings with
it, as well as all of the love and sentimentality that balls up between
two people over the course of 18 years, Billy and I gave each other
a warm peck on the lips and wished each other a happy Christmas.
And it was then – as he tucked me into my car, shutting the door
behind me – that I realized that even though life has a way of breaking our hearts – and even breaking apart our families at times – love
is never really lost. In fact it can be found in some of the simplest of
places – many of them locked tight in those Christmas memories
both old and new. ◆
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Breast Reduction – The Lollipop Scar Technique
Resolving STRESS to Heal your Body & your Life!
by Dr. Charlotte Rhee
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large
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medical problems single vertical incision (lollipop scar)
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the bra straps to dig into the shoul- with a better cosmetic result.
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Breast reductions are
markings. Large breasts
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more about this proce(lollipop scar).
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•AARP Mature Driving Courses: 6-9pm.
Long Beach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave.,
Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. First of 2 session
course. $14.
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•AARP Mature Driving Courses: (See
December 6.) Second of two session
course.
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•Ongoing Meditation Group: 7:30-9:30pm.
Light Awakenings and Beyond, Smithtown.
631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com. Reduce stress, enjoy inner
peace and love. $16 per class.
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•How to Meditate: 7:30-9:30pm. Light
Awakenings and Beyond, Smithtown.
631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com. 5 week course.
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•AARP Mature Driving Courses: 9am4pm. Long Beach Public Library, 11 W.
Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-432-7201.
nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. $14
Ongoing
•Breast Cancer Exercise Program: Noon1pm, Saturdays. Hewlett House, 86 East
Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190.
1in9.org. For breast cancer patients who
are finished with treatment. Provided by
personal trainers certified in teaching exercise & wellness to breast cancer survivors.
•Cardio Ballroom: 11am, Sundays. Sky
Athletic Club, 310 Merrick Rd., Rockville
Centre. 516-678-9400. skyathletic.com.
Dance like the stars and lose weight.
•Crochet Class: noon-1:30pm, Thursdays.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,
Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. The
group is designed to help cancer patients
draw strength from each other and enjoy
togetherness in this circle of friendship.
•Decoupage Art Class: 12:30-2:30pm.,
Tuesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East
1in9.org. The art of decoupage under
glass is in reformatting paper images to
create something else.
•Fitness for Older Adults: 9:05am,
Fridays. Long Beach Public Library, 11 W.
nassaulibrary.org/longbeach.
•Italian Language Class: 10am-noon,
Saturday. Stony Brook Univ., Stony Brook,
7:30- 9:30pm., Tuesdays. John Glenn
HS.,Elwood Rd., Elwood. 631-632-7444.
italianstudies.org. 50 hours of instruction
through May 3rd. For levels 1-4. $200.
•Koga: 10:30am, Fridays. Sky Athletic
Club, 310 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre.
516-678-9400. skyathletic.com. All levels
are welcome.
•Mah Jongg for Beginners: 6:308:30pm., Mondays. Huntington Library.
338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165.
thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration
Required. Fee for playing cards.
•Music Appreciation: 11am-noon,
Mondays. Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto
Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335.
miyjcc.org. Listen to operas, operettas
and Broadway musicals. $110.
•Pilates:
6:30-7:30pm,
Wednesdays.
Huntington Library. 338 Main St.,
Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $12 for the
series.
•Pots of Hope: Thursdays. Hewlett House,
86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-3743190. 1in9.org. An innovative art class for
cancer patients, using terra cotta
flowerpots.
•Reiki Clinic: Wednesdays by appointment.
Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,
Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Learn
about and experience this simple healing
technique. For all cancer-related illness.
•Sherlock Holmes: 12:30-1:30pm,
Tuesdays. Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto
miyjcc.org. Discussion group. $15.
•Writers Round Table: 11am-noon,
Wednesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East
1in9.org. Freelance writer and author Lyna
Caruso facilitates this creative writing
workshop for those affected by cancer. Eightweek program. Registration required. Free.
•Yoga for Beginners with Linda Cadle
Hinton: 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays.
Huntington Library Station, 1335 New
York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-4215053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $24 for the series.
•Yoga for Beginners with Augusta
Berner: 10-11am, Thursdays. Huntington
Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165.
thehuntingtonlibrary.org.
Registration required. $12 for the series.
•Yoga Intermediate: 9:15-10:15am. ,
Saturdays. Huntington Library, 338 Main
St.,
Huntington.
631-427-5165.
thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration
required. $15 for the series.
•Yoga/Stress Reduction: 11am-noon,
Wednesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East
1in9.org. Mondays 1:30-2:30 pm. 6week program. For all cancer-related
illness.
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•Jeff Grow: The Art of the Con: 7:30pm.
Adelphi Univ. Performing Arts Center
(AUPAC), 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu.
•Theatre of the Wild: The Fourth Man:
7:30pm. Huntington Cinema Arts Centre,
423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-4237611 x14. CinemaArtsCentre.org. A
tormented, alcoholic novelist (Jeroen
Krabbe) is seduced by a fan in the
audience at one of his speaking
engagements. $10.
SPOTLIGHT
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•The Association: 8pm. Boulton Center,
37 W.. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-4592035. boultoncenter.org. $55
•Dance Workshop: 11am, 7:30pm.
(AUPAC), 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. Adelphi
Dance students perform original works.
•Howie Mandel: 8pm. NYCB Theatre at
Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd.,
Westbury. 866-969-1101. livenation.com.
•Paul Taylor Dance Company: 8pm. Tilles
Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
516-299-3100. tillescenter.org.
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•Cabaret at Club T: 7:30, 9:30pm. Tilles
Center, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. Tierney
Sutton with special guest Jonathan
Schwartz.
•Dick Fox's Holiday Doo Wop
Extravaganza: 8pm. NYCB Theatre at
•Red Horse: Lucy Kaplansky, John
Gorka & Eliza Gilkyson: 8pm. Landmark
on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Suite 1,
Port
Washington.
516-767-1384.
landmarkonmainstreet.org. Folk Trio.
$40-45.
•Opera Workshop: 8pm, 7:30pm.
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•A Tribute to Frank Lossier: 2:30pm.
Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave.,
Lawrence. 516-239-3262 x216. Performance by the New York Cabaret.
•Kevin Smith: Silent Bob Speaks: 8pm.
NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush
Hollow Rd., Westbury. 866-969-1101.
livenation.com.
•Naomi Zeitlin’s All That Holiday Jazz:
2pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave.,
Oceanside.
516-766-2360.
oceansidelibrary.com. Purchase Tickets.
•The Long Island Flute Club: 1:30pm.
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury
Rd., Old Westbury. 516-333-0048. $8.
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•Chamber Music Workshop: 7:30pm.
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•Rickie Lee Jones: 8pm. NYCB Theatre at
Patti LuPone
This multiple Tony Award-winning
luminary returns to Tilles Center,
with a night of her favorite songs
from the Broadway musicals she has
starred in. With a roster including
Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Passion,
Anything Goes, Oliver!, Evita, Les
Misérables and Sunset Boulevard,
there's nothing but winners to
choose from!
She’s currently starring in Women
on the Verge of Nervous Breakdown
on Broadway and recently released
her memoir, Patti LuPone: A Memoir.
When: Saturday, December 11 at 8pm
Where: Tilles Center, 720 Northern
Blvd., Brookville
For tickets and information:
www.ticketmaster.com or call 516299-3100
advertisement
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•Adelphi Jazz Ensemble: 7:30pm.
•Big Ideas for the Holidays: 6 and
7:15pm. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old
Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516-3330048. Patricia Shih, singer-songwriter and
author, presents a multicultural show,
celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, and
Kwanzaa. Registration required. $15
•Charlie Murphy with Special Guest
Tony Roc: 8pm. NYCB Theatre at
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•Bell Choir of Holy Name of Mary
Happenings
December
Church: 1:30pm. Old Westbury Gardens,
71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516333-0048.
•Patti Lupone: 8pm. Tilles Center, 720
Northern Blvd., Brookville 516-299-3100.
tillescenter.org.
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•Chamber Music: 3pm. Tilles Center, 720
tillescenter.org.
•Charlie Murphy, Tony Rock, and Freez
Luv: 8pm. NYCB Theatre at Westbury,
960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 866969-1101. livenation.com.
•It Had to Be You Production: 2:30pm.
Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave.,
Lawrence. 516-329-3262 x216. Performance by Plaza Theatrical Productions.
•The Snow Queen: 2pm. Boulton Center,
37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-4592035. boultoncenter.org. $12.
•The Adelphi Chorus: O Magnum
Mysterium: 3pm. Adelphi Univ.
Performing Arts Center (AUPAC), 1 South
Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000.
aupac.adelphi.edu.
•Wind Ensemble: 7pm. Tilles Center, 720
tillescenter.org.
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•Jezebel Film: 10am-1pm. Peninsula
Public Library, 280 Central Ave.,
Lawrence. 516-329-3262.
•Camille Film: 10am-1pm. Peninsula
Lawrence. 516-239-3262. Greta Garbo is
a tragic heroine who must sacrifice her
own happiness to prove her love.
•Rock Legends Live: Crosby, Stills, Nash,
and Young: 7:30pm. Huntington Cinema
Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington.
631-423-7611 x14. CinemaArtsCentre.org.
$10.
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•Theater of the Wild: Gone with the
Pope: 7:30pm. Huntington Cinema Arts
Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631423-7611 x14. CinemaArtsCentre.org.
$13.
Ongoing
•Night Sky Observing Sessions: 7pmmidnight, Saturdays. Custer Institute and
Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Rd.,
Southold.
631-765-2626.
CusterObservatory.org. Guided tours of the night
sky through powerful telescopes. Weather
permitting. Suggested donation $5.
•Nuremberg: December 4-9. Huntington
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave.,
Huntington. 631-423-7611 x14. CinemaArtsCentre.org. $10.
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•A Christmas Carol: 8pm. NYCB Theatre
at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd.,
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•Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 8pm. Nassau
Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke.,
Uniondale. 516-794-9300. nassaucoliseum.com.
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•Nutcracker: 1 and 7pm. Tilles Center,
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville 516-2993100. tillescenter.org.
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•Journey to the Philipines: Myth Music,
and Dance: 2pm. Sachem Library, 150
Holbrook Rd., Holbrook 631-588-5024.
sachemlibrary.org Kinding Sindaw means
“Dance of Light,” express traditional
myths and legends through music, dance,
chants, and martial arts. Free.
•Nutcracker: 1pm. (See December 18).
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•Intermezzo Film: 10am-1pm. Peninsula
Lawrence.
516-239-3262.
Ingrid
Bergman and Leslie Howard star in this
love story.
22
•Kenny Rogers: Christmas and Hits:
8pm. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960
Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 866-9691101. livenation.com
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•Knitting Circle: 10:30am-noon. Mid-Island
Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516822-3535 x328. miyjcc.org.
•Long Beach Member Gallery Exhibit:
7:30pm. Long Beach Public Library, 11
West Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-4327201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach.
•Peaceful Places: New York City Book
Talk: 2pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison
Ave.,
Oceanside.
516-766-2360.
oceansidelibrary.com. Former CBS Radio
and ABC News on-air reporter Evelyn
Kanter presents her travel guide, listing
129 of the most tranquil escapes in New
York City.
•Plastic Surgery Seminar: Minimally
Invasive Facial Plastic Surgery
Seminar: 5-6pm. 516-773-4646. With
Dr. Andrew A. Jacono, MD, FACS.
•Suffolk Holiday and Craft Fair: 5-9pm.
2900 Vets Hwy., Bohemia. 631-5850100. ahrcsuffolk.org.
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•Ptchapalooza!: 7pm. Book Revue, 313
New York Ave., Huntington. 631-2711442. bookrevue.com. Pitch ideas to a
panel of judges in only one minute.
Judges will critique everything from idea
to style to potential in the marketplace.
Like American Idol for authors.
•Suffolk Holiday and Craft Fair: 10am3pm. (See December 1).
•Tree of Life Lighting & Memorial Service:
7pm. Dudley Norton Garden, Brookhaven
Memorial Hospital Medical Center. 631687-4483. brookhavenhospital.org
•World Series of Dreidels: 5:45-7:30pm.
Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd.,
Plainview. 516-822-3535 x328. miyjcc.org.
Pizza, salad, & snacks. Winner will receive
a trophy and a grand prize. A community
menorah lighting follows. Registration
required.
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•Bayard Holiday Tree Lighting: 5:307:30pm. Bayard Cutting Arboretum,
Montauk Highway, Great River. 631-5811002. nysparks.com. Holiday music,
Santa Claus and sleigh, hot beverages
and refreshments served in the Carriage
House. Bring canned goods for the needy.
•Adult Night Hike: 7-9pm. Connetquot
River State Park Preserve, Oakdale. 631581–1072. $4.
•Suffolk Holiday and Craft Fair: 10am1pm. (See December 1).
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•Belmont Tree Lighting: 4:15pm.
Belmont Lake State Park in Babylon. 631677-5055 . nysparks.com.
•Children’s Holiday Crafts: 10am-1pm.
Rd., Old Westbury. 516-333-0048.
oldwestburygardens.org
•Holiday Floral Arranging: 11am. Old
Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd.,
Old
Westbury.
516-333-0048.
oldwestburygardens.org Scott Lucas,
Westbury House floral designer,
demonstrates techniques and offers
design hints. Registration required. $15.
•First Night and Tree Lighting: 7-9pm.
Rd., Old Westbury. 516-333-0048.
oldwestburygardens.org Live music, Santa
Claus, tree lighting, and light
refreshments, featuring the Bethel
Concert Choir. $10.
•Nature Note Cards: 10-11am. Old Caleb
Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown.
631- 265–1054. $4.
•Orient Holiday Tree Lighting: 6:30pm.
Orient Beach State Park. North Country
Road (Route 25), Orient. 631-323-2440 .
nysparks.com. Holiday music performed
children of Oysterponds Elementary
School. Santa Claus will arrive in red
sleigh escorted by the Orient Fire Dept.
•Winter
Barrier
Beach
Writing
Workshop: 9:30am-2pm. Theodore
Roosevelt Nature Center, Jones Beach.
516-679–7254 Walk along the shore to
see wintering birds. Then write about
them with Poet Laureate, Maxwell C.
Wheat, Jr., and hear beach and L.I. songs
by guitarist/composer Jerry Ahern. $4.
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•Chanukah Delights Family Chanukah
Show: 4pm. Mid-Island Y JCC, 45
Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-8223535 x328. miyjcc.org. Registration
required.$10.
•Ginger Bread House Contest and Bake
Sale: 1-4pm. Pagan-Fletcher Restoration,
143 Hendrickson Ave., Valley Stream.
516-561-2115.
•History of Caumsett: 1-3pm. Old
Caumsett State Historic Park, Lloyd’s
Neck, Huntington. 631- 423–1770 $4.
Discovering the park’s social, economic,
architectural & political history. $4.
•The Holocaust Remembered: 2pm.
Long Beach Public Library, 11 West Park
Ave., Long Beach. 516-432-7201.
nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. Motyl String
Quartet to perform original music
expressing the composers’ deep sorrow in
recalling the Holocaust and the joy about
founding the State of Israel.
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•Love and Summer Book Discussion:
1pm. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central
Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262 x216.
•The Man Who Loved Islands Book
Discussion: 2:30pm. Long Beach Public
Library, 11 W. Park Ave., Long Beach.
516-239-3262 x216. nassaulibrary.org/
longbeach.
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•Classics
with
Live
Organ
Accompaniment: Sherlock Jr.: 7:30pm.
Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park
Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611 x14.
CinemaArtsCentre.org. Starring Buster
Keaton as a projectionist who dreams of
being a famous detective. $13.
•Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie
Society Book Discussion: 2pm.
Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave.,
Oceanside.
516-766-2360
x305.
oceansidelibrary.com. Mary Ann Shaffer’s
book about the story of the women of
Guernsey during the Island’s Nazi
occupation. Led by Jane Shapiro.
•Lunar Eclipse Talk: 2:30pm. Long Beach
Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave., Long
Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org
/longbeach.Larry Gerstman covers the last
winter solstice total lunar eclipse until
2094, Total lunar and solar eclipses visible
here. He will also discuss the last shuttle
mission, seeing “What’s in the Sky.”
•The Man Who Never Returned Book
Signing: 7pm. Book Revue, 313 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442.
bookrevue.com. Peter Quinn speaks and
signs his new novel.
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•Property Tax Exemption Application
Assistance: 10am-1pm. Oceanside Library,
30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-7662360. oceansidelibrary.com.
•The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook
Signing: 7pm. Book Revue, 313 New
York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442.
bookrevue.com.Host of Martha Stewart’s
Everyday Baking from Everyday Food,
John Barricelli will speak about and sign
his new cookbook, with champagne and
pastry samples.
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Happenings
December
•An Invitation to All Writers: 2pm. Long
Beach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave.,
Long
Beach.
516-432-7201.
nassaulibrary.org/longbeach.Works will
be read aloud, there will be an
impromptu writing exercise to see what
arises. Dabblers and dilettantes welcome.
•Famous People Who Dropped Dead
Book Signing: 7pm. Book Revue, 313
New York Ave., Huntington. 631-2711442. bookrevue.com.Long Island author
and photographer, Richard Cameron will
speak about and sign his new book
•Health Chat-Improving Your Balance
and Staying Safe: 1-2pm. Plainview
Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd.,
•Illustrated Art Lecture: 1pm. Peninsula
Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence.
516-329-3262. About Face: Metropolitan
Museum Art Historian, Vivian Gordon
presents: Five Centuries of Self Portraits,
including the works of Rembrandt, Van
Gogh, Andy Warhol, and more.
•Kings of Pastry: 7:30pm. Huntington
Huntington. 631-423-7611 x14. CinemaArtsCentre.org. Film following chef
Jacquy Pfeiffer, co-founder of Chicago’s
French Pastry School and sixteen
contenders who seek France’s highest
honor in the sublime art of patisserie.
$13.
•Photo
Competition:
7:30-10pm.
Community Center Haypath Park,
Haypath Rd., Old Bethpage. 516-6816040. syossetcc.org
•Under Wraps: 7pm. Old Westbury Gardens,
71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org Holiday
gift wrap and tsutsumi. Bring gift, box, and
a roll of wrap. Held at the Pink Cottage at
Orchard Hill, and will include admission to
the Designer Showhouse. $20.
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•Center for Italian Studies Conference:
Labor, Migration, Development::
9:30am-5pm. Stony Brook University
Center for Italian Studies Meeting Rooms,
Room E4340, 4th floor, Frank Melville
Memorial Library. 631-632-7444. 516432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach.
•Planting Fields Holiday Tree Lighting:
5:30pm. Planting Fields Arboretum,
Oyster Bay. 516-922-8600. nysparks.com.
Lighting 35 ft. Japanese Umbrella Pine, on
the south side of the Camilla Greenhouse.
Featuring Santa and carolers.
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•Birding Basics for Seniors: 7-9pm.
Connetquot River State Park Preserve,
Oakdale. 631- 581–1072. $4.
•Children’s Holiday Crafts: (See
December 4).
•Hamlet: 7:30pm. Huntington Cinema Arts
Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631423-7611 x14. CinemaArtsCentre.org. $25.
•Holiday Wreath: 1:30-3:30am. Old
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve,
Smithtown. 631- 265–1054. Using fresh
greenery & natural materials, create a
wreath. $4.
•Tracks–n-Traces:
1-2:30pm.
Old
Caumsett State Historic Park, Lloyd’s
Neck, Huntington. 631- 423–1770
Unravel clues left behind by Caumsett’s
wildlife. $4.
•Writers as Readers: 2-4p..m. Half
Hollow Hills Library, 55 Vanderbilt
Parkway, Dix Hills. 631-421-4530. In fiveminute lightning talks, nine members of
the Long Island Authors Group (LIAG) will
give their reader's response to three
books they've read rather than written.
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•Checkmate: 1-5pm. Oceanside Library,
30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-7662360. oceansidelibrary.com. Chess
Master Joel Salman conducts chess
tournament for chess enthusiasts.
Registration required. $3.
•Craft-a-Card: 1:30pm. Old Westbury
Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old
Westbury. 516-333-0048.
•Intergeneration Discussion Group: 23:30pm. Long Beach Public Library, 11 W.
nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. Led by
Outreach Librarian Joan Yonish, the group
will analyze the lives of three women
forced to emigrate to the U.S. from
upheavals in their own countries.
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•Children’s Holiday Crafts: (See Dec. 4).
•Evening Tours of Westbury House:
(See Dec. 17).
•Ice Candles: 9:30-11am. Connetquot
River State Park Preserve, Oakdale. 631581–1072. Using hot wax & ice cubes to
create a unique candle. $4.
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•Card Creation Demonstration: 7-9pm.
Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old
Country Rd., Plainview. 516-931-7768.
•Three Women Three Memoirs: 7pm.
Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook
Road, Holbrook. 631-588-5024 x247.
sachemlibrary.org.
•Ice Candles: 1:30-3:30pm. Old Caleb
Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown.
631- 265–1054. Using hot wax & ice
cubes to create a unique candle. $4.
•Poetry Reading Series with Poet Paula
Camacho: 7-9pm. Mid-Island Y JCC, 45
Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-8223535 x328. miyjcc.org. $3.
•Singles Winter Holiday Dance: 79:45pm. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge
Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800 x139. $15.
•Winter Wildlife Safari: 2:30-4pm.
Oakdale. 631- 581–1072. Observe deer &
other wildlife in the park. $4.
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•Breathing Space: Book One of the
Exodus Trilogy Book Signing: 7pm. Book
Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington.
631-271-1442. bookrevue.com. Long Island
Science Fiction author Ian Fydell will speak
about and sign his new book.
•Current
Issues
with
Political
commentator Barbara Krupit: 1:303pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave.,
Oceanside.
•Knitting Circle: (See December 1).
•The Silent Partner: 7:30pm. Huntington
Huntington. 631-423-7611 x14. cinemaartscentre.org. $10.
•Women and Heat Disease Lecture:
1pm. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central
Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262 x612.
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•Audubon
Society
Members
Participation Night: 7:30pm. Connetquot
State Park and Preserve, Sunrise Hwy.,
Oakdale. 631-563-771. gsbas.org.
•Nonna Tell Me A Story: Lidia's Christmas
Kitchen Book Signing: 7pm. Book Revue,
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-2711442. bookrevue.com. Celebrate an Italian
Christmas with Lidia Bastiniach, host of the
PBS cooking show Lidia's Italy, as she speaks
about and signs her new book
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•Evening Tours of Westbury House:
7pm. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old
Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516-3330048. Reservations required. $18.
•Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight
Book Discussion: 7:30pm. Long Beach
Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave., Long
Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/
longbeach.
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•Candlelight Tour of Pagan-Fletcher
Restoration: 6-8pm. Valley Stream
Historical Society, 143 Hendrickson Ave.,
Valley Stream. 516-561-2115.
•Just a Hike (Serpentine): 10:30am1:45pm. Old Caumsett State Historic Park,
Lloyd’s Neck, Huntington. 631-423–1770
Bring lunch & drinking water for this 6
mile hilly, moderately paced hike. $4.
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•Long Island Services Community
Blood Drive: 4-8pm. Oceanside Library,
30
Davison
Ave.,
Oceanside.
nybloodcenter.org
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•Nature Scrapbooking: 9:30-11am.
Oakdale. 631- 581–1072. $4.
Ongoing
•Adult Connections: 7 or 7:30pm (time
varies), Thursdays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil
Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341 x111.
friedbergjcc.org. $10 dues per month.
Additional fees apply occasionally for
theme dinners, etc.
•Adult Happenings: 7:45-9:15pm,
Tuesdays. Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto
miyjcc.org .Meetings feature guest
speaker or entertainer. Ages 40 and up.
•Baby Boomers Club: 7:30-9:30pm,
Wednesdays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct.,
Oceanside. 516-634-4170. friedbergjcc.org.
For those between 1946 and 1964. $10.
•Book Lovers Bonanza: 1:30-5pm, on the
first Wednesday of each month. Extended
hours until 8pm on the first Wednesday of
each month. Merrick Library Wing, 2369
Merrick Ave., Merrick. 516-379-6434.
Books are 50 cents to $1 and proceeds go
toward library programming. Fill a tote
bag to the brim for $8.
•Connections: 6:30-7:45pm, second and
fourth Tuesdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74
Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-4629800 x139. syjcc.org. Widow and
widowers group for ages 50 and up. $9
or 516-465-2520.
•Designer Showcases at Westbury
Gardens:
10am-4pm.
Through
December 12. Old Westbury Gardens, 71
Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516333-0048.
oldwestburygardens.org
Orchard Hill, a historic 1856 farmhouse,
displaying decorations of “Home for the
Holidays” themes including A Swedish
Christmas, The Nutcracker, Winter
Solstice, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Advanced admission $25.
•Friendship Circle: 7:30-10pm, Mid-Island
Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview.
516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 60
and up. $6.
•Give Back Sundays: 8am-noon, Sundays.
631-930-9460. ZPgivebacksundays.org.
Zwanger-Pesiri
Radiology
provides
uninsured Long Islanders with free
radiologic services (MRI, x-ray, ultrasound
etc.) once a month at either its
Massapequa or Smithtown offices.
•Holiday Celebration at Westbury
Gardens: 10am-4pm. December 4,5,1012, 17-19. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old
Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516-3330048. oldwestburygardens.org
•Insurance Enrollment Sessions: 5-8pm,
first and third Thursday of each month.
Franklin Hospital, Admitting Dept., 900
Franklin Ave., Valley Stream. 516-256-6397
or 866-381-1931. healthcareaccess.edu.
Family & Child Health Plus free or low-cost
health insurance available for NYS residents.
•Japanese Classical Dance: 4:30-6pm &
6:30-8pm Tuesdays. Long Island Japanese
Culture Center. 12 Lincoln Ave., Roslyn
Heights. 917-226-1195. [email protected]. Learn to wear kimono and
dance with a fan in the elegant Soke
Fujima style. Beginners of all ages. For free
trial lesson, contact the instructor.
•Monday Mingle: 11am-1pm, Mondays,
Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Transgender Elders-Long
Island (SAGELI), 34 Park Avenue, Bay
Shore. (516) 484-9338, sageli.org. Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender people
50+. coffee and cake is provided.
•RADISH (Reserve a Day for Interesting
Social Happenings): 11:30am-1:30pm,
Happenings
December
•South Side Sportsmen’s Club Main
House: 1-3:30pm, Sundays through Dec.
12th. Connetquot State Park and
Preserve, Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale. 631581–1072.
•Tea & Tour: 11am,1pm. December 7-9,
14-16. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old
Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516-3330048. Reservations required. $15
•Wednesday Club: 10:30am-1:30pm,
Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd.,
Ages 70 and up. $6.
Tuesdays, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto
miyjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $6.
•R.A.P. (Retirees Activity Program): 24:15pm, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto
miyjcc.org. Ages 55 and up. $6.
•R.E.A.C.H. (Recreational, Educational,
Artistic,
Cultural
Happenings):
10:30am-noon, Tuesdays. Sid Jacobson
JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills. 516-4841545 x134. sjjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $10.
•SAGE (Senior
Adult
Group
Enthusiasts):
10:30am,
second
Thursdays. Woodbury Jewish Center, 200
S. Woods Rd., Woodbury. 516-496-9100.
•Singles Chat & Chew: 7:45-9:30pm,
Wednesdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74
Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-4629800 x139. syjcc.org. Group for all singles
facilitated by a certified social worker.
Refreshments served. $9.
•Sociable Singles: 3-5pm, first and third
Thursdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge
Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800 x121.
syjcc.org. Group for active, single seniors
ages 60 and up. $4. Registration required.
•Sophisticated Singles: 7:30-9:30pm,
Mondays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct.,
Oceanside.
516-766-4341
x133.
friedbergjcc.org. Singles ages 40 and up
meet weekly; facilitated by Irwin Pfeffer. $8.
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Ongoing
•2D/3D: Thru Jan. 9. Nassau County Museum
of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
516-484-9337.
nassaumuseum.org.
Paintings by Keith Mayerson, Sculpture by
Kent Henrickson.
•52 Weeks II: An Installation by Roy
Nicholson: Thru Dec. 12. Dowling
College, 96 Biltmore Ave., Oakdale. 631244-3016. dowling.edu. Abstract garden
landscape. with a shift from light to dark.
•Designer Showhouse at Orchard Hill:
10am-4pm, Tuesday-Sunday. Thru Dec.
12. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old
Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516-333-
0048. oldwestburygardens.org. 1856
farmhouse, the former home of founder
Peggie Phipps Boegner, will be opened to
the public. The rooms will be individually
decorated by some of the NY area’s most
creative designers with a “Home for the
Holidays” theme. Advance admission
$20, on site $25.
•E Pluribus United States Flag
Exhibition: Through Dec. 5. Charles B.
Wang Center Stony Brook Univ., Stony
Brook.. 631-632-4400.
•Family Sunday at the Museum: 1pm,
Sundays. One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor.
516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. 1 pm
docent-led family walk-through of the
exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm,
supervised art activities for the whole family.
Special family guides of the main exhibition
are available in the galleries. Museum
admission required.
•”For Us The Living” – The Civil War in
Paintings: 11am-4:45pm. Through Jan.
9. One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor.
516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. Mort
Kunstler portrays the sights, feelings and
drama of the Civil War. The exhibition
consists of approximately 50 paintings
accompanied by a selection of
documentary objects.
•NCMA’s Sculpture Park: Nassau County
Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn
Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.
More than 50 works by renowned artists set
amidst the 145-acre property.
•NCMA’s Walking Trails and Gardens:
Nassau County Museum of Art, One
Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. The
museum’s 145 acres include many
marked nature trails through the
woods. Experience the many lush
examples of horticultural arts.
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must be submitted by email ([email protected]) by the first of the
month for the following month. No
information will be accepted by
telephone. Listings are published on a
space available basis.
Deadline for January Happenings:
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Support Groups
Alcohol, Drug and Other
Addictions
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
(various locations) northshorelij.edu
Widow/Widower (ages 50-60) ....516-766-434, x131
Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org
AA/Al Anon Meetings
...........................................631-473-1320/631-476-2723
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson
matherhospital.org
Bereavement ............................................631-744-8566
St. Louis de Montfort R.C. Church
Widows Group ...............................516-822-3535 x331
Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org
Bereavement....................................516-766-4341 x131
Widows and Widowers to Age 45
...........................................................631-462-9800 x139
Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. suffolkyjcc.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
..........................................516-292-3040/631-669-1124
nassauny-aa.org; suffolkny-aa.org
Bay Shore – 516-435-2863, Freeport– 516-223-9590
Care Center -- Children of Alcoholics Group
......................................................................516-378-2992
Families Anonymous ...631-474-9659/631-924-9357
matherhospital.org
Food Addicts Anonymous ................... 631-338-9059
Lake Grove
Gamblers Anonymous
.........................................877-533-4395/877-442-4248
Overeaters Anonymous..........................631-473-1320
matherhospital.org
Sexual Addictions Anonymous S-ANON, SA,
Couples ......................................................347-531-5977
St. Gregory Church, Seaford
Women for Sobriety ...............................215-536-8026
womenforsobriety.org
Alzheimer’s
Adult Children of Individuals with Alzheimer’s
Groups .............................516-767-6856/866-789-LIAF
Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. liaf.org
Alzheimer’s Association
..........................................631-580-5100/800-272-3900
Ronkonkoma. alz.org/longisland
Alzheimer’s Groups ......516-767-6856/866-789-LIAF
Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. liaf.org
Alzheimer’s Caregivers ..............631-585-2020, x260
Community Programs Center of L.I., Ronkonkoma
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Group ..............516-432-0570
Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, Long Beach
Bereavement ............................................631-465-6262
Good Shepherd Hospice
Bereavement.............................................631-928-2377
Hope House Ministries
Bereavement..................................516-822-3535, x328
Bereavement ...................................516-484-1545 x196
Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org
Bereavement...................................631-581-4266 x100
St. Mary’s Church, 20 Harrison Ave., E. Islip
maryseastislip.org
Bereavement Group (suicide)............ 631-687-2960
Brookhaven Hospice
Bereavement .................................631-462-9800, x139
Suffolk Y JCC, Commack .suffolkyjcc.org
Bereavement..............................................516-374-3190
Hewlett House, Hewlett. 1in9.org
Bereavement Groups for Children and Families
......................................................................516-626-1971
North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center
Death of a Child Support Group....... 631-738-0809
St. Sylvester’s Church, Medford
Grief Share.................................................516-731-6736
Plainedge Baptist Church, Bethpage
Grief Share Support Group....................516-561-5160
Bethlehem Assembly of God Church, Valley Stream
H.E.A.L.(Help Ease A Loss)
..........................................631-265-4520/631-265-2810
St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Smithtown
Holocaust Survivors and Friends
...........................................................631-462-9800 x121
Friendship Circle.......................................516-484-1545
Loss of a Baby..........................................631-376-4444
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip
good-samaritan-hospital.org
Let’s Do Lunch (Young Onset).............516-484-1545
Loss of a Child ...............................516-822-3535 x328
Shabbat Respite Program...........516-822-3535, x326
Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. myjcc.org
Loss of a Sibling ............................516-822-3535 x328
Spouses of Alzheimer’s/Dementia Patients
.....................................................................631-264-0222
Broadlawn Manor, Amityville
Arthritis
Arthritis Support Groups...................... 631-427-8272
Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter, Melville
arthritis.org
Bereavement
Loss of Spouse..........................................516-634-4190
Recent Widow/Widower...............516-766-4341 x131
Recently Bereaved Group.....................866-789-5423
Sunrise of N. Lynbrook, N. Lynbrook
Widows and Widowers 50+.......631-462-9800 x139
Animal Bereavement Group..................516-785-6416
Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, Plainview
Widow/Widower.............................516-766-4341 x131
JCC of West Hempstead, W. Hempstead
FEGS Partners in Caring/Friedberg JCC
Bereavement.............................................631-376-4444
Widow/Widower ............................516-484-1545 x196
Bereavement.............................................516-465-2500
Widow/Widower (ages 40 and up......516-395-8303
Parkway Community Church, Hicksville
Breast and Other Cancers
American Cancer Society
.....................................516-921-6016 or 800-ACS-2345
cancer.org
Breast Cancer.............................................516-877-4314
Adelphi Univ. School of Social Work, Garden City
Breast Cancer Hotline........................... 800-877-8077
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Group
...........................................................631-462-9800 x129
Breast Cancer ...........................................631-376-4444
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center,
Breast Health Center, W. Islip
Breast Cancer Family and Friends.......631-376-4444
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Cancer Group...........516-256-6025 or 516-256-6478
Franklin Hospital, Valley Stream
Cancer Patient and Survivor Group ...631-675-9003
Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center,
Bay Shore. breastcancerhelpinc.org
Cancer Groups .........................................516-465-2500
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
(various locations). northshorelij.edu
Cancer Survivors ......................................631-473-1320
matherhospital.org
Family Support ..........................................516-374-3190
Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition
......................................................................631-547-1518
hbcac.org
Lean On Me...............................................516-374-3190
Live, Love & Laugh Again (breast cancer)
......................................................................631-476-2776
matherhospital.org
Look Good, Feel Better..........................631-376-4444
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Metastatic Breast Cancer.........................516-877-4314
Mid-Island Skin Cancer .........................516-352-4227
ccmac.org
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
.....................................................................631-672-2027
Long Island Chapter, Huntington Station.
ovarian.org
Newly-Diagnosed Breast Cancer ..........516-877-4314
Newly-Diagnosed Breast Cancer ..........516-374-3190
Newly-Diagnosed Breast Cancer
.....................................631-476-2776 or 631-689-1854
Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson. matherhospital.org
Post-Treatment for Breast Cancer .........516-877-4314
Breast Cancer Hotline ............................800-877-8077
South Fork Breast Health Coalition ....631-726-8606
southforkbreast.com
Spanish-Speaking Women with Breast Cancer
......................................................................516-877-4314
Spouses and Partners of Those with Breast Cancer
......................................................................516-877-4314
Support for People With Oral and Head and Neck
Cancer.............................516-759-5333/800-377-0928
Syosset & Stony Brook. spohnc.org
Thyroid Cancer Survivors Hotline.......877-588-7904
Working Women with Breast Cancer ..516-374-3190
Young Women with Breast Cancer ......516-877-4314
Caregiver Support
Adult Children Caregivers......................516-742-2050
Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview
JASA Nassau County Caregiver Resource Center
miyjcc.org
Caregivers Group ...........................516-496-7550 x217
F.E.G.S., Syosset . fegs.org
Caregivers Group...........................516-822-3535 x328
Caregivers Group.....................................516-742-2050
Temple Emanuel, Long Beach
Caregivers Groups ..................................631-585-2020
dayhaven.org
Caregivers Group ........................ 516-484-1545 x196
Caregivers Group.....................................631-376-4444
Caregivers Group..........................631-462-9800 x220
Caring For Your Spouse .........................516-742-2050
JCC of W. Hempstead, W. Hempstead
Let’s Do Dinner (spouses of Young Onset
Alzheimer’s patients)...............................516-484-1545
Let’s Do Pizza (kids with parents with Young Onset
Alzheimer’s) ..............................................516-484-1545
Sandwich Generation..............................516-742-2050
Support Groups
Spouses & Siblings...................................516-742-2050
Temple Chaverim, Plainview
Spouses, Children & Siblings.................516-742-2050
Well Spouses or Partners of the Chronically Ill and
Disabled .....................................................516-829-8740
St. Charles Rehab Center, Albertson
[email protected]
Divorce & Separation
Divorce Care..............................................516-731-6736
Life Center of Bethpage,
Divorce Support Group..........................516-992-2873
Alliance to Restore Integrity in Divorce (ARID)
Divorced & Separated ...................516-822-3535 x331
Divorced and Separated 12-Step Group
.....................................................................718-468-2654
Community Church of East Williston
Divorced and Separated Group .516-484-1545 x196
Divorced & Separated Groups ........... 631-462-9800
Divorced and Separated Group ..........631-724-9462
Reflections Associates, Smithtown
Domestic Violence, Rape &
Sexual Abuse
Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island
lmni.org
Brighter Tomorrows .................................631-395-3116
brightertomorrowsinc.org
Brain Tumor Patients and Their Families
..........................................516-679-5075/516-946-0649
North Bellmore Public Library, N. Bellmore
guardianbrain.org
Child Abuse .............................................631-439-0480
Child Abuse & Maltreatment Referrals
.....................................................................800-342-3720
Elder Abuse...............................................516-542-0404
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Hempstead
Family Violence and Child Abuse.........516-485-5710
F.E.G.S.. fegs.org
Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
24-hr. hotline............................................516-542-0404
cadvnc.org
Protection of Children and Young People
...........................................................516-678-5800 x573
Diocese of Rockville Centre, Rockville Centre
Rape/Sexual Assault Hotline (Nassau County
Coalition Against Domestic Violence) 516-222-2293
Self-Esteem in Relationships ................631-667-4188
Ascension Lutheran Church, Deer Park
Sexual Abuse Survivors ...............516-678-5800 x573
Diocese of Rockville Centre, Rockville Centre
Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
...........................................631-666-7181/631-666-8833
sccadv.org
Crohn’s & Colitis Group .........................516-222-5530
matherhospital.org
Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia ..........631-548-8237
Diabetes/Heart Club................516-674-7833 or 7936
Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove
Diabetes Group........................................516-596-4357
Hewlett House, Hewlett
Eating Disorders.......................................516-637-0965
Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders, Baldwin
roaed.org
Epilepsy.......................................................631-474-6797
St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson
Face Pain and Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group
.....................................................................516-442-3527
lmni.org
Lupus Foundation of LI. Bellmore
Lymphedema.............................................516-374-3190
Hewlett House, Hewlett
1in9.org
Melanoma (Patients & Caregivers)......516-352-4227
[email protected]
Multiple Sclerosis.....................................631-864-8337
matherhospital.org
Myasthenia Gravis ....................................516-567-1978
Massapequa Public Library, Massapequa Park
Myasthenia Gravis....................................631-765-2186
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, Setauket
National Federation of the Blind..........516-868-8718
National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
..........................................631-864-8337/516-740-7227
Melville
Neck and Back Pain Support Group...516-442-3527
lmni.org
Ostomy Association of Long Island/Nassau
.................................................................... 516-759-0734
Fibromyalgia .......................................... 631-427-8272
Island Trees Library, Levittown. arthritis.org
Pain Management Support Group......631-376-4444
Hearing Impaired and Cochlear Implant Patients
......................................................................718-470-8631
North Shore LIJ Health System Hearing and Speech
Center, New Hyde Park
Parkinson’s Support Group...................631-265-6621
Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Center,
Smithtown Methodist Church, Smithtown
Marriage Alive Support Group.............631-525-3646
The Retreat (hotline for Domestic Violence)
.....................................................................631-329-2200
Separated/Divorced Counseling Group
......................................................................516-599-1181
Peninsula Counseling Center, Lynbrook
Victims Information Bureau (VIBS) of Suffolk
County .......................................................631-360-3606
Separation/Divorce.........................516-766-4341 x131
Friedberg JCC, Oceanside
friedbergjcc.org
Alopecia ..........................631-680-0148; 415-472-3780
naaf.org
South Shore Women’s Heart ..............631-376-4444
Sleep Apnea .............631-376-4299 or 631-376-4444
Singles..............................................631-462-9800 x139
Autoimmune .............................................516-674-7833
Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove
Hepatitis C Support Group (American Liver
Foundation) ..............................................631-754-4795
Sleep Disorders ........................................631-476-2721
Mather Hospital, Port Jefferso. matherhospital.org
Singles Group ...........................................516-822-3535
Mid Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org
Behcet’s Disease..................................... 631-956-1660
HIV/AIDS....................................................516-496-7550
F.E.G.S., Syosset. fegs.org
Stroke Support ...........................................516-719-2411
North Shore Univ. Hospital, Manhasset
Irritable Bowel Syndrome .....................516-371-0660
South Nassau Communities Hospital Counseling
Center, Baldwin
Stroke Survivors & Caregivers...............516-562-4947
Plainview Hospital, Plainview
Singles Group 55+...................................516-766-4341
Singles Support and Discussion Group
.....................................................................516-395-8303
Parkway Community Church, Hicksville
Women Separating and Divorcing......631-525-3646
Health-Related/Miscellaneous
Brain Aneurysm .......................................516-562-3815
The Brain Aneurysm Center at North Shore Univ.
Hospital, Manhasset. [email protected]
Brain AVM and Aneurysm Support Group
.....................................................................516-442-3527
mni.org
Brain Tumor Support Group.................516-442-3527
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Self Help For Hard of Hearing People
.....................................................................631-549-3901
Harborfields Public Library, Greenlawn
Lesbian Group......................................... 631-748-4193
Sayville Congregational Church
Lupus...........................................................516-783-3370
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Parkinson Disease Support Groups ...631-862-3560
Scleroderma ..............631-667-2655 or 631-968-3314
Southside Hospital, Bay Shore. scleroderma.org
Mental Health
Counseling.................................................516-364-0794
F.E.G.S.. fegs.org
Emotions Anonymous ...........................631-584-5604
Sex Therapy
Arousal Difficulties
Erectile Dysfunction
Low Libido
Orgasm Difficulties
Premature Ejaculation
Infidelity
Individual • Couple • Group
Linda Rose, LCSW
(516) 671-7786
Williston Park/Glen Head Locations
Support Groups
matherhospital.org
Long Island Infant Developmental Program
.....................................................................516-546-2333
Friedberg JCC, Oceanside.
ParentingResourceNetwork.org
Mental Illness Family Support .............516-504-HELP
Mental Health Association of Nassau County,
Hempstead
National Infertility Network Exchange (NINE)
......................................................................516-794-5772
Perinatal Group..............................631-581-4266 x100
St. Mary’s Church, E. Islip. stmaryseastislip.org
New Mothers’ Group..............................631-376-4444
Postpartum Depression .........................631-422-2255
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
postpartumNY.org.
Parenting (Special Needs)...........516-484-1545 x200
Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills
sjjcc.org
Pregnancy and Infant Loss ..................516-562-8422
Mental Health Association in Suffolk County
.....................................................................631-226-3900
Lindenhurst. mhasuffolk.org
Mood Disorder Group............................516-546-1370
South Nassau Communities Hospital Outpatient
Clinic, Baldwin
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
.........................................516-694-7327/800-950-6264
NAMI Long Island Regional Council, Old Bethpage
nami.org
Parenting Young Children......................631-376-4444
NAMI Huntigton ...........631-424-4528/631-271-2935
Parents of Adult Children With a Developmental
Disability.....................................................516-822-0028
Bethpageacld.org
Postpartum Depression .........................631-422-2255
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
postpartumNY.org.
Parents of Children Diagnosed with Psychological
Disorders ...................................................631-271-2999
Western Suffolk Psychological Services, Huntington
Suicide Prevention Hotline.....................800-SUICIDE
Parents of Children With Autism
...........................................................516-822-3535 x332
Parenting & Family Issues
Adoption Hotline......................................516-799-7445
JCCA
Developmental Disabilities Institute...631-360-4600
Smithtown (family support services)
ddiinfo.org
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren .516-569-6600
Peninsula Counseling Center, Woodmere
Homebirth Group ...................................631-834-5586
[email protected]
Parents of Lesbian and Gay Children
.....................................................................516-569-6600
Peninsula Counseling Center, Lynbrook
Parents of Special Needs Children
............................................................516-766-4341 x160
Parents of Young Children, Birth to Five
............................................................516-766-4341 x162
Distribute Free Copies of
Pregnancy After Loss .............................917-405-3200
Pregnancy Information and Referral ..631-853-3033
Prison Families Anonymous .................516-496-7550
F.E.G.S., Syosset. fegs.org
RESOLVE: National Infertility Association
.....................................................................800-765-2810
northeast.resolve.org
Call 516-505-0555 x2
to make arrangements to have LONG ISLAND WOMAN
delivered to your business at no charge.
What’s Your Home Worth?
310 Merrick Rd.,
Rockville Centre
FREE Market Analysis
516-678-9400
skyathletic.com
Have someone working for you!
Call or visit our website for a
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FREE GUEST PASS
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www.mls4u.listingbook.com
South Shore's leading
club for Women with
nearly 100 Fitness Classes
and Free Childcare
Post-Bariatric Support Group ...............516-62MERCY
Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre
Overeaters Anonymous..........................631-473-1320
Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson. matherhospital.org
Women’s Issues
WINGS (Women In Network Giving Support)
.....................................................................516-334-8985
609 Dartmouth St., Westbury
Women’s Self-Awareness, Self-Care and SelfRealization..................................................516-794-7328
EDA Counseling Center, Westbury
WomenHeart ...........................................631-271-3766
The Huntington Heart Center, Huntington
L.I. Women’s Coalition .........................631-666-8833
Smoking Cessation
All listings for SUPPORT GROUP consideration
must be submitted by the first of the month
by email ([email protected]).
No information will be accepted by
telephone. Listings are published on a space
available basis. SUPPORT GROUPS deadline is
the 1st of the month previous to the month of
the issue.
To have a for-profit support group listed,
call 516-505-0555 x1.
Deadline for January Issue issue Support Groups
December 1
American Cancer Society .................... 800-ACS-2345
516-921-6016 or 631-436-7070. cancer.org
Green Seminars.......................................800-342-1303
matherhospital.org
Nicotine Anonymous...631-665-0527/415-750-0328
nicotine-anonymous.org
Weight Loss
Bariatric Support Group.........................631-376-4444
TAROT
PSYCHIC-MEDIUM
READINGS
USUI/KARUNA REIKI MASTER
TEACHER & PRACTITIONER
PRIVATE & DISTANCE SESSIONS
CLASSES OFFERED
Christine Doukas
INTERIORS, FENG SHUI
HOME STAGING
PATRICIA BONO
516-922-7574
631-225-1989
[email protected]
www.ifsguild.org
[email protected]
www.patriciabono.com
REDUCE STRESS,
GAIN UNDERSTANDING,
ACHIEVE INNER PEACE
Life is stressful… you do not need to be stressed.
5 Week “How to Meditate” COURSE;
1/4/11 ~ class V ~ registered students & make-ups only.
Next session: begins 1/18/11 ~ accepting enrollment
now. Current session is sold out.
ONGOING MEDITATION GROUP
Enjoy the loving, energetic benefits of meditating in a
group; join us in our journey to finding our Light, peace
and understanding. Newcomers always welcome.
$16.00 per week; 12/14/10
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 PM ~ Smithtown
ASTROLOGICAL INSIGHTS - Always Available
Intuitive personalized chart readings or printed reports
available. Call for details. By appointment only.
Discounts available; registration required.
631-335-7078
JUDITH S. GIANNOTTI, M.A., R.HY.
NYS Lic Sales Agent LIBBI
www.lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com
Green Seminars.......................................800-342-1303
matherhospital.org
Single Parent Support Group .....516-822-3535 x328
IN PERSON - BY PHONE
AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES:
PRIVATE • BUSINESS • CORPORATE
At your upcoming event
At your office • At your retail establishment
631-724-9733
Jen Wear Plus
Women’s Sizes 14 & Up
Elegant Mother of the Bride/Groom Dresses
Including Beautiful Evening Wear,
Printed Silk Tops & Dresses
ALSO PLENTY OF SPORTSWEAR
INCLUDING GREAT FITTING PANTS,
SWEATERS, VELOUR SETS & BLOUSES
20% Off
Lots of
All Evening Wear Inexpensive
Gifts
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Not valid with other offers or prior purchases
631-828-8772
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
www.JenWearPlus.com
650 Route 112
Port Jefferson Station
Just North of Rte 347
Open Daily Credit Cards Accepted
LONG ISLAND WOMAN • Decemberber 2010 • 35
PATTI
LuPONE
in
THE GYPSY IN MY SOUL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 8 PM
Sponsored by The Fay J. Lindner Foundation
for the performing arts
TILLESCENTER.ORG or TICKETMASTER.COM
TillesCharge
516.299.3100 or Ticketmaster 1.800.745.3000
C.W. Post Campus | Long Island University
Tilles Center is on the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island
University in Brookville, NY on Route 25A (Northern Blvd.). There is a service charge for phone and Internet orders.
No refunds or exchanges. Ask about student and group discounts. Programs, artists and dates subject to change.
These performances are made possible in
part by public funds from the New York
State Council on the Arts, a State Agency.

Patti LuPone

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