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Upcoming Events

Taize Service

Jan17

A candlelit service that is meditative in nature, with quiet singing (short songs repeated again and again), Scripture, silence for meditating (a time to reflect on whatever word or phrase touches one's heart), and prayer, all are welcome, 6 p.m.

Where

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

99 Central Park Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-349-1966

Price

free

Brookhaven AARP Volunteer Team Meeting

Feb4

Meet new people, impact your community, learn about local issues, get information about AARP programs and discounts in addition to volunteer opportunities. Held the first Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Where

Rose Caracappa Senior Center

739 Rte 25A

Mt. Sinai, NY

Phone

631-476-6431

Price

free

Health Screening Bus

Feb10

Mount Sinai South Nassau's Vaxmobile will offer health screenings for patrons ages 18 and older, including a blood test for cholesterol and diabetes, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), memory screening and colon cancer risk assessment

Where

Oceanside Library

30 Davison Ave.

Oceanside, NY

Phone

516-377-5333

Price

free

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