Seniors Calendar: Long Island events
SHOPPING AT A FARMERS MARKET
Northport: A community nutrition educator from Long Island Cares offers tips for a successful farmers market trip, explores the benefits of shopping at a farmers market, and how to properly store produce for maximum shelf life and freshness, 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, Northport-East Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., free, register, nenpl.org, 631-261-6930. Credit: Newsday/Erica Marcus
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INSIDE THE TONY AWARDS
Bohemia: Hear back stories of this year's Tony-nominated shows, what the tightest categories are and more, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave., free, connetquotlibrary.org, 631-567-5079.
HELP FINDING LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE
East Northport: A representative from the Nassau/Suffolk Hospital Council assists adults ages 65 and older and children who are blind and/or disabled to enroll in select Medicaid programs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 10, Elwood Public Library, 1929 Jericho Tpke., free, elwoodlibrary.org, 631-499-3722.
A VERY SENIOR PROM
Patchogue: Celebrate Older Americans Month by dressing up for an afternoon of music and light refreshments, 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., free, pmlib.org, 631-654-4700.
DODGE HOMESTEAD SPRING FLING
Port Washington: Step back in time with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society at the Dodge Homestead (circa 1721), now a house museum, learn who lived there, sing along to the music of the Front Porch Players, and learn about honeybees, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Mill Pond Park, 58 Harbor Rd., free, cowneck.org, 516-365-9074.
BACKYARD BIRDING
Port Jefferson Station: Learn how to enjoy the birds in your own backyard, 2 p.m. Monday, May 13, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd., free, Suffolk County cardholders can register, cplib.org, 631-928-1212.
FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP
Elmont: Get healthy meal suggestions for the grill, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., free, register, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
TAX PLANNING
Glen Cove: Learn strategies to help you minimize your taxes, for those retired or nearing retirement, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, Glen Cove Public Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., free, register, glencovelibrary.org, 516-676-2130.
ONLINE: GENEALOGY BASICS
Bayville: Get helpful hints to trace your family history, with an emphasis on digital records, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, hosted by Bayville Free Library, free, register for a link, bayvillefreelibrary.org, 516-628-2765.
NUTRITION AND WELL-BEING
Southold: Explore nutrition's impact on healthy aging, discover the components of a balanced diet, portion control and the role of hydration in maintaining vitality, 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Rd., free, register, southoldlibrary.org, 631-765-2077.
SENIOR SMALL TALK
Bellmore: A moderated discussion group for those age 55 and older, exchange ideas, opinions and important information with others, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave., free, register, bellmorelibrary.org, 516-785-2990.
SENIOR SCAMS AND EXPLOITATION
Patchogue: Learn to protect yourself from con artists, identity theft, insurance fraud, health care fraud and more, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., free, register, pmlib.org, 631-654-4700.
BASEBALL IN AMERICAN CULTURE
Syosset: Hear why baseball has been a subject in books, on Vaudeville stages, in a Broadway play, in song, movies and television, 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., free, syossetlibrary.org, 516-921-7161.
VISITING NATIONAL PARKS
Sayville: Get insider tips for visiting America’s National Parks and learn the difference between national parks, historic sites, memorial sites, and more, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., free, register, sayvillelibrary.org/events, 631-589-4440.
ORCHIDS 101
Bohemia: A representative from Cornell Cooperative Extension discusses a number of varieties, colors and shapes of these tropical plants; learn how to promote repeat blooms, 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave., free, connetquotlibrary.org, 631-567-5079.
CONNECT NOW: THE TRANSITION NETWORK
Merrick: Connect with women ages 50 and older, learn about special interest groups, discussion groups, committees, volunteer and community projects and more, 1 p.m. Friday, May 17, Merrick Golf Clubhouse, 2550 Clubhouse Dr., free, must register by May 13, ttnwomen.org.
With LaToya Rodriguez and Daniel Variano
