Seniors Calendar: Event listings from Sept. 4-11
Many listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
ONLINE: THE ALL-AMERICAN DORIS DAY
Marc Courtade discusses the life and career of performer Doris Day, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, hosted by Peninsula Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
ONLINE: UNSUNG HEROES — LABOR LEADERS
Howard Rosenberg highlights the accomplishments and significance of labor leaders whose contributions have been forgotten or ignored by the history books, 7 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Elmont Library, free, register for a link at elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
ONLINE: ART AROUND THE WORLD — THE FRICK COLLECTION
Art historian Jay Schuck presents a virtual tour through the galleries of the Frick Collection, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by West Babylon Library, free, register for a link at wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-669-5445.
MEDICARE COUNSELING
The Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) will be available to assist patrons with entitlement benefits, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Longwood Library, 800 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, free, register for an appointment at longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.
ONLINE: SHIPWRECKS ON LONG ISLAND
Explore a number of different shipwrecks from all eras in Long Island history, from the Revolutionary War through modern times, see what some of these wrecks look like today underwater and the marine life that inhabits these artificial reefs, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Long Beach Library, free, register for a link at longbeachlibrary.org, 516-432-7201.
AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION
Discuss the novel “Black Cake,” by Charmaine Wilkerson, 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Baldwin Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin, free, register by email at bplreadersadvisory@baldwinpl.org to attend in-person or online, baldwinpl.org, 516-223-6228.
CREATING A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PANTRY
Janice Imbrogno will discuss how to safely store food and supplies, what foods to store, how to find storage space, how to manage your supplies and more, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Elmont Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
KEEPING YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY AS YOU AGE
Learn about brain health and cognitive health as people age and how to keep your brains healthy, presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Hauppauge Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, free, register at hauppaugelibrary.org, 631-979-1600.
ONLINE: A HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD CENSORSHIP
Brian Rose takes a look at 125 years of movie censorship and the many ways Hollywood has tried to deal with this continuing issue, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Peninsula Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES
Representatives from Services for the Underserved will be available with information about services available to veterans and their families, 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 8, Hempstead Library, 115 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, free, hempsteadlibrary.info, 516-481-6990.
EATING FOR ENERGY
Wellness coach Lisa Zimmerman shares how to eat for a more energetic lifestyle, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, Amagansett Library, 215 Main St., Amagansett, free, register at amagansettlibrary.org, 631-267-3810.
ONLINE: THE LIFE OF GRACE KELLY
Marilyn Carminio discusses the life of legendary Hollywood actress and princess of Monaco Grace Kelly, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, hosted by Bethpage Library, free, register for a link at bethpagelibrary.info, 516-931-3907.
NORTH SHORE CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE: STAN WEINSTEIN
Stan Weinstein discusses Jewish soldiers in the Civil War, all are welcome, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station, free, register at shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
POETRY WORKSHOP
Poet Laureate of Nassau County Linda Opyr gives participants the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written, bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing poems, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, Elmont Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
TALKING ABOUT LITERATURE
Discuss the novel “The Feast of the Goat,” by Mario Vargas Llosa, noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., free, register to attend in-person or online freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.
POSTURE, LIFTING TECHNIQUES AND CIRCULATION
A representative from Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center discusses the necessary movements that could help aid your posture, lifting technique and circulation within your body, 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 9, Long Beach Library, 111 W. Park Ave., Long Beach, free, register at longbeachlibrary.org, 516-432-7201.
ONLINE: LIFE WRITING AFTER 50 — VOICING OUR INNER SAGES
Write using short prose and poetry prompts to explore literary forms and share your writing in a supportive environment, held for three sessions, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, hosted by Amagansett Library, free, register for a link at amagansettlibrary.org, 631-267-3810.
SUMMER CONCERT
Live musical performance by the cover band Just Sixties performing music from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, and more, held in the parking lot, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Seaford Library, 2234 Jackson Ave., Seaford, free, seafordlibrary.org, 516-221-1334.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
