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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Instructor Zaneifa Mycoosingh
will come to the Leff erts Library in
Richmond Hill to present “ShapeUp
NYC: Low-Impact Dancercise for
Adults.” The class features low-impact
aerobics combined with dance moves
to emphasize toning and cardio while
burning calories. Space is limited
and participation is on a fi rst-come,
fi rst-served basis. 6:30 p.m., Leff erts
Library, 103-34 Leff erts Blvd. For more
information, call 718-843-5950.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Learn how to cope with tough fi nancial
times during a special seminar at
the Central Queens Y in Forest Hills.
Financial Counselor Mark Alpert
will discuss topics like preparing to
take control of your fi nances, basic
budgeting, expense prioritization,
debt prioritization and gross income
targets. Mark has been a Financial
Counselor at NYLAG since 2009 and
spent over 20 years working on Wall
Street. 10 a.m. to noon, Central Queens
Y, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills.
For more info/RSVP, contact Carolyn
Weinstein at 718-268-5011 ext. 167.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Get ready to dance the night away
during the Italian Charities of America
Saturday Night Dance. A live DJ will be
spinning classic songs, oldies and Italian
and Spanish music. $12 entrance fee at
the door, $10 for members and includes
food, coff ee and tea. Wine and beer will
be available for additional purchase. 8
p.m. to midnight, Italian Charities of
America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst.
For information, call 718-478-3100.
Look for something special during
the two-day St. Pancras School Flea
EDITOR'S
PICK
Market in Glendale. Come and fi nd
great bargains from vendors selling
all kinds of lightly used and new items.
The market is Saturday from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. St. Pancras School Auditorium,
68-20 Myrtle Ave., Glendale. For more
information or to reserve a table, call
917-903-5177 (no calls aft er 9 p.m., please).
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Enjoy a fun aft ernoon of music and
company during the Rego Park Jewish
Center’s Singles Social and Dance. DJ
Andrew Forman will turn out some
great dance songs; guests will also
enjoy refreshments. $10 per person. 2
to 6 p.m., Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-
30 Queens Blvd. For more information,
call 718-459-1000.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20
As part of its “Author Talk” series,
the Forest Hills Library presents a
conversation on “The German Girl,”
Armando Lucas Correa’s debut novel.
It tells the story of Hannah Rosenthal, a
12-year-old girl who fl ees Nazi Germany
with her family and best friend, only
to discover the asylum they have been
promised is an illusion. 6 p.m., Forest
Hills Library, 108-19 71st Ave. For
more information, call 718-268-7934.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Want to learn how to paint? Come
to the Richmond Hill Library for a
watercolor art workshop session for
beginner and intermediate students.
Advance your painting and drawing
skills while also socializing with fellow
artists. 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21,
Richmond Hill Library, 118-14 Hillside
Ave. Registration is required; reserve
your spot by calling 718-849-7150.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Spend Thanksgiving Eve at the
Knockdown Center in Maspeth
during “Brunch Bounce.” The center
will be serving up fi ve DJs in the main
room, featuring RedBull Thre3Style
Champion Four Color Zack, and fi ve
more DJs in the Global Music Room,
playing some of the best music of different
genres from around the world.
Doors open at 8 p.m., show begins at
9 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing
Ave., Maspeth. For more information
visit www.knockdown.center.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23
As you make your Thanksgiving
dinner plans, take a moment to remember
those in Queens and New
York City who are in need. Donate to
City Harvest, a nonprofi t group that
has been working for more than 35
years to feed hungry New Yorkers.
Visit cityharvest.org today to make a
donation. We wish all our readers a
very happy Thanksgiving!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Give the gift of life during a special blood drive hosted by the Our Lady of Hope
Holy Name Society. The drive is in honor of Bernie Helldorfer, the society’s
former president, who began the blood drive more than 20 years ago. He died
last December aft er a long battle with cancer. Donors should be between 17 and
75 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good overall health and have a
valid ID. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. Our Lady of Hope Academy, 61-27
71st St., Middle Village. For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 718-898-3222.
COUNSELING
PROGRAMS
• GLENDALE ALANON, a program
for families and friends of
alcoholics, meets every Tuesday
night at Trinity Reformed Church,
Palmetto Street and 60th Place,
Ridgewood, Beginners meet at 7:30
p.m., followed by the regular meeting
at 8:10 p.m.
• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at
Grace Lutheran Church, 21st Avenue
and 32nd Street, Astoria. For
more information, call 718-520-5021.
• NAR-ANON, a self-help support
group for those affected by
a loved one’s drug abuse, meets
every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in
the basement of the Church of the
Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest
Hills. For more information, call
800-984-0066.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
• ST. MARGARET TROOP 119 meets
every Tuesday from 7 to 9:15 p.m. at St.
Margaret Parish Hall, 66-05 79th Place,
Middle Village. For more information,
call 718-894-4099.
• BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every
Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran
Church, 86-20 114th St., Richmond Hill.
All boys ages 10 1/2 to 17 are welcome.
For information, call 718-478-5747.
• SUNNYSIDE DRUM CORPS meets
every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at All Saints
Church, 43-12 46th St., one block off
Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside. Boys
and girls ages 7 to 17 are invited
to join. For more information, call
718-786-4141.
• CUB SCOUT TROOP 106 meets
every Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
Trinity Lutheran Church, 81st Street
between Penelope Avenue and Juniper
Boulevard South, Middle Village. For
more information, email communications.
pack106@gmail.com.
• CUB SCOUT PACK 383 meets every
Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at St.
Pancras Pfeifer Hall, Myrtle Avenue
and 68th Street, Glendale. For more
information, call 718-938-2073.
ONGOING SENIOR
PROGRAMS
• RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT
CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., Ridgewood,
welcomes new members 60 years
of age and older every weekday. For
more information, call 718-456-2000.
• RIDGEWOOD-BUSHWICK SENIOR
CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., Bushwick,
holds various programs every day. Call
718-366-3083 for more information.
• PETER CARDELLA SENIOR
CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Road,
Ridgewood, holds breakfast and lunch
every weekday, as well as a variety of
programs. For more information, call
718-497-2908.
• SELF-HELP MASPETH SENIOR
CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., holds
beading, jewelry and other programs
daily. Hot lunch served at noon. Transportation
available. For details, call
718-429-3636.
• MIDDLE VILLAGE ADULT CENTER,
69-10 75th St., off ers recreation
and fi tness classes, including zumba,
yoga and computers. Daily transportation,
bingo and hot lunches. Scheduled
bus trips available. Free membership
for adults 60+. For more information,
call 718-894-3441.
• REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER,
93-29 Queens Blvd., holds a variety of
programs every day. For more information,
call 718-896-8751.
• SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER,
43-31 39th St., holds programs
daily. Call 718-392-6944 for more
information.
