Seniors Calendar: Long Island event from Sept. 18-25
ONLINE: HEARING LOSS SEMINAR
Learn about the prevalence of hearing loss, why it should be treated and what happens if it is not, who you should see and when, hearing device options and when surgery is an option for hearing loss, 1 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850. Credit: Getty Images/Joe Raedle
Many listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
ONLINE: SAFE SHOPPING ONLINE
Review common mistakes made when shopping online and how to protect yourself, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, hosted by Amityville Library, free, register by email at adult@amityvillepubliclibrary.org, put “Safe Online Shopping” as the subject line and include your full name in the body, amityvillepubliclibrary.org, 631-264-0567.
AFTERNOON ON BROADWAY
Discussion on the work and legacy of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Port Washington Library, 1 Library Dr., Port Washington, free, register to attend in-person or online at pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
TRUST OR WILL: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Learn about the pros and cons of establishing a living trust, gain a basic understanding of strategies to preserve your assets and to protect the inheritance of your loved ones, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sachem Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, free, register at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
ONLINE: BROADWAY’S SHINING LIGHT, AUDRA MCDONALD
Learn about the life and career of award-winning musical star and dramatic actress Audra McDonald, 2 p.m. Monday, hosted by Shelter Rock Library, free, register for a link at srpl.org, 516-248-7363.
ONLINE: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEALTHY BRAIN
Learn how to play a more active role in improving and maintaining your brain health with brain balancing exercises, calming breathing techniques and other tips, 11 a.m. Tuesday, hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
ONLINE: LIBBY BASIC TRAINING
Learn everything you need to know to get started with the digital browsing the library app Libby, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, hosted by Seaford Library, free, register for a link at seafordlibrary.org, 516-221-1334.
ONLINE: SPOTLIGHT ON DEAN MARTIN
Discussion on the life and career of entertainer Dean Martin, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, hosted by Peninsula Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
ONLINE: THE PREZZO-QUALITÀ RATIO — HOW TO FIND THE BEST VALUE IN ITALIAN WINES
Learn how to decipher an Italian wine label and reveal the secrets to finding the best wines by category, region and even producer, bring your questions, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by South Huntington Library, free, register for a link at shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
GET RETIREMENT-READY IN 90 DAYS
Pre-retirees and recent retirees learn how to pull all the various financial pieces together in order to have a successful retirement and live the life they’ve worked hard for, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville, free, register at sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.
ONLINE: CANCER PREVENTION AND SCREENING
Health educators from Stony Brook Cancer Center discuss what cancer screenings are available for you, when to get screened and best practices for cancer prevention, noon Wednesday, hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
CUTTING THE CORD
Learn about some popular alternatives to cable TV, including streaming services like Netflix, cable-replacement services like Sling TV, HD antennas and those you may not know you already have, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville, free, register at sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.
ONLINE: BURIED ON LI — PEOPLE OF INTEREST AND INFLUENCE
Discover the lives of celebrities, politicians, sports figures, artists, authors, crime kingpins and other important and influential people interred on Long Island, 7 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Seaford Library, free, register for a link at seafordlibrary.org, 516-221-1334.
ONLINE: UNDERSTANDING AND MAXIMIZING THE AGING MIND
Learn how memory changes across the adult life span and strategies for improving memory performance, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Port Jefferson Library, free, register for a link at portjefflibrary.org, 631-473-0022.
LONG ISLAND ROSE SOCIETY: CLIMBING ROSES
Learn about roses which can be trained to climb up, over and around their supports, learn about the different types of climbing roses available, their uses and their care; there will be a small rose show and door prize; 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station, free, shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
CLASSIC TOY TRAIN SHOW AND SWAP MEET
All types of model railroad equipment, Hess and die-cast vehicles available for sale to the public, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25, Lindenhurst Firemen’s Pavilion, 555 Heling Blvd., Lindenhurst, $5, free younger than 16 with paid admission, call 917-596-3494 or 516-353-1751 for information.
LATIN MUSIC FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
A lecture and performance of Latin music including Classical flamenco, folk songs from Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico and more, 2 p.m. Sept. 25, Locust Valley Library 170 Buckram Rd., Locust Valley, free, register at locustvalleylibrary.org, 516-671-1837.
With LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
