Seniors Calendar: Long Island events from Oct. 9-16
ONLINE: WILLS AND ADVANCED DIRECTIVES
Learn about basic estate planning of wills and advance directives, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by North Shore Library, free, register for a link at northshorepubliclibrary.org, 631-929-4488. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto/roberthyrons
Many listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY OF HUNTINGTON
Acoustic folk jam and song circle, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station, free, shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
ONLINE: THE SILK ROAD
Discover the Silk Road, the network of trade routes connecting the east and west, and learn how it was central to the economic, cultural, political and religious interactions between these regions from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, hosted by Jericho Library, free, register for a link at jericholibrary.org, 516-935-6790.
SENIOR RAP
Talk with your peers on issues that are of concern to you, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, East Meadow Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow, free, eastmeadow.info, 516-794-2570.
DEMENTIA INFORMATION
Learn about the causes and types of dementia, presented by the Parker Institute, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Port Washington Library, 1 Library Drive, Port Washington, free, register at pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
DYLAN ON THE BEATLES, THE BEATLES ON DYLAN
Learn how the meeting between Bob Dylan and The Beatles in 1964 changed their musical direction, 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oceanside Library at the temporary location, 56 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside, free, register for at oceansidelibrary.com, 516-766-2360.
ONLINE: CROCHET
Weekly club, have a light color skein of yarn and a size G, H, I or J crochet hook handy, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, hosted by East Meadow Library, free, register for a link at eastmeadow.info, 516-794-2570.
ONLINE: WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART — THE MAN BEHIND MY MUSIC
Learn about the life and work of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a piano performance follows, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Babylon Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at babylonlibrary.org, 631-669-1624.
ONLINE: BREAST CANCER — KNOW THE FACTS
Health educators from Stony Brook Cancer Center will address the causes of breast cancer, how you might prevent it and screenings that are available, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Copiague Memorial Library, free, register for a link at copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.
ONLINE: WHERE’S MY STUFF? THE INS AND OUTS OF MANAGING SPACE
Professional organizers teach unique and creative strategies to maximize space and stay in control of your belonging, learn how managing space saves you time, money and energy, bring your questions, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by South Huntington Library, free, register for a link at shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
OWLS OF LONG ISLAND AND NORTH AMERICA
Local birder and photography enthusiast Dianne Taggart discusses fun facts about the owls, with a focus on owls that can be seen on Long Island, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Longwood Library, 800 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, free, register at longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.
ONLINE: FATTY LIVER DISEASE — ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Learn the different types of fatty liver disease and what you can do to protect yourself, 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
ONLINE: CLASSIC BOOK GROUP
Discuss “A Tale of Two Cities,” by Charles Dickens, 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, hosted by Montauk Library, free, register by email at cbalducci@montauklibrary.org for a link, montauklibrary.org, 631-668-3377.
ONLINE: IRVING BERLIN
Discuss the life and career of songwriter Irving Berlin, 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 13, hosted by Peninsula Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
ONLINE: JAZZ, AN AMERICAN ART
Barry Wiesenfeld delves into the origins, styles, evolution and milestones of jazz, as well as performs great jazz music and discusses its components, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, hosted by Bethpage Library, free, register for a link at bethpagelibrary.info, 516-931-3907.
REDUCE YOUR FALL RISK
A podiatrist discusses balance and gait and how you could improve your confidence, learn how to earn back or keep your independence by reducing your risk of falls and breaks, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, free, rvclibrary.org, 516-766-6257.
MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
Dedicated to those turning 65 and getting ready for Medicare, get the answers you need to avoid solicitations, misleading ads and confusing plan choices, understand your entitlements, cost share and how to choose the most appropriate Medicare Health Plan for your individual needs, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 1 South Country Rd., Brightwaters, free, register at bsbwlibrary.org, 631-665-4350.
LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE
Syosset and Woodbury authors share their books, a meet and greet follows; books available for sale and signing; 7 to 8:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, Syosset Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Syosset, free, syossetlibrary.org, 516-921-7161.
With LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
