Seniors calendar: Event listings from Aug. 21-28
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Explore the history of some of Long Island’s most interesting lighthouses, 7 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Seaford Library, free, register for a link at seafordlibrary.org, 516-221-1334. Credit: Asia Lee
Presentation of classic 1930s and 1940s Big Band hits by the great names of the Swing Era, including Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Harry James, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, hosted by Bethpage Library, free, register for a link at bethpagelibrary.info, 516-931-3907.
Learn about the extreme environment in the ocean where light is either extremely limited or altogether absent, as well as the special animals that call this otherworldly environment their home, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sachem Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, free, register at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
Learn what to compost, how the process works, the importance of heat, oxygen and moisture, composting systems, uses of compost and its benefits, presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Oceanside Library, free, visit oceansidelibrary.com, 516-766-2360.
Support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, East Meadow Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow, free, register at eastmeadow.info, 516-794-2570.
Learn how to make mussels and shrimp with fire roasted tomato broth, 2 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Longwood Library, free, visit facebook.com/longwoodpubliclibrary, 631-924-6400.
Senior Theater Acting Repertory, STAR, is looking for seniors, ages 50 and older, to volunteer their time as actors, singers, stagehands, or tech support. Rehearse and perform on Wednesdays and Fridays during the day. For auditions on Wednesday, and more information about STAR visit star-queens.org or call Mark at 718-309-3409 (actors) or Nance at 516-603-2192 (singers).
Explore the 1773 Boston Tea Party from both local and global perspectives, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Sachem Library, free, register for a link at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
A genealogist discusses different techniques and methods to tell your ancestors’ stories so they are passed down to future generations, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, free, register to attend in-person or online at pmlib.org, 631-654-4700.
Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, Riverhead Library, 330 Court St., free, riverheadlibrary.org, 631-727-3228.
Learn about taxes you need to be aware of when you consider retiring, and money-saving tips to make the most of your retirement funds, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday,Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register at deerparklibrary.org, 631-586-3000.
Trained crisis counselors explore positive ways to face life challenges, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, hosted by Sayville Library, free, register for a link at sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.
Learn the ins and outs of Medicare, bring your questions, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, Riverhead Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead, free, register at riverheadlibrary.org, 631-727-3228.
Discussion on the importance of funding trusts, selling property within trusts and the value of keeping the document in good standing, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday,hosted by Westhampton Library, free, register for a link at westhamptonlibrary.net, 631-288-3335.
Learn about the first women rangers, the evolution of ranger uniforms for women and the contributions women have made in the National Park Service, 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Wilderness Visitor Center, County Road 46, Shirley, free, register by email at fiis_information@nps.gov or by phone at 631-281-3010, bit.ly/3BXXNPe.
Poetry discussion with local author Vivian Eyre, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport, free, register to attend in-person or online by email at joinprogram@floydmemoriallibrary.org, floydmemoriallibrary.org, 631-477-0660.
Learn the basics of carb counting and label reading and how to apply those basics to meal planning, 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 26,Sachem Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, free, register at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
Annual showcase of artwork, crafts, food, clothing, and home and garden, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28, The Second House Museum, 12 Second House Rd., Montauk, montaukhistoricalsociety.org/event/craft-fair-weekend-august-27-and-28, 516-655-1256.
Vocal group Sympatico performs a mix of popular jazz and blues both nostalgic and current, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, Amityville Library, 19 John St., Amityville, free, register by email at adult@amityvillepubliclibrary.org, put “Sympatico Jazz” as the subject line and include your full name in the body, amityvillepubliclibrary.org, 631-264-0567.
An opportunity for people who love to sing, love choral music or both, to get together with like-minded individuals and sing musical compositions from Vivaldi Gloria and excerpts from Les Misérables, presented by Long Island Choral Society, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, St. Anthony’s H.S. Chapel, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., South Huntington, $10 donation, lics.org.
