With a little help, holiday lights rise on cue at cancer patients' homes

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Upcoming Events

Brookhaven AARP Volunteer Team Meeting

Dec31

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

Jan8

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

Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile

Jan12

The Mount Sinai South Nassau community health bus will provide health screenings and vaccinations to patrons ages 18 and older, first come, first served

Where

Baldwin Public Library

2385 Grand Ave.

Baldwin, NY

Phone

516-223-6228

Price

free

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