Senior side hustles: Older LIers working in their golden years to supplement retirement funds

With the high cost of living on Long Island, senior advocates said they have seen an increase in older residents who are taking on extra jobs to keep up.

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Upcoming Events

Armed Forces Appreciation Day

May17

Open to Town of Oyster Bay veterans and active duty personnel, will include a barbecue and entertainment by the singing group American Bombshells.

Where

Syosset-Woodbury Community Park

7800 Jericho Tpke.

Woodbury, NY

Phone

516-797-4121

Price

free

Long Island Woodworkers Show and Exhibition

Sep7

On display will be pieces created by the members including Furniture, Woodturnings, Carvings and Scrolled items. In addition to the exhibits, there will be a toy workshop with free wood toys for the children, a gift shop area featuring handcrafted pieces for sale and a tool garage sale. Educational woodworking seminars will be given throughout the day on various woodworking techniques

Where

Cradle of Aviation

Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Garden City, NY

Price

Free with museum admission

Woodworking Show

Sep7

Handcrafted furniture, woodturnings, woodcarvings, tool garage sale, seminars and demonstrations, toy workshop, free toys for kids and more, hosted by the Long Island Woodworkers

Where

NYCB Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Garden City, NY

Price

$18, $16 ages 2-12 and 62 and older

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