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Upcoming Events

Pie Grab-n-Go Fundraiser

Dec17

Guests will enjoy Christmas Carols, Letters to Santa, lite fare, a mini dessert & hot chocolate bar, as well as a Raffle Auction. As a token of gratitude, East Neck will be gifting attendees with a complimentary mini pie in appreciation of their support

Where

East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

134 Great East Neck Rd.

West Babylon, NY

Phone

631-316-5884

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance

Dec23

The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations with enrollment, first come, first served

Where

West Babylon Public Library

211 Rte. 109

West Babylon, NY

Phone

631-435-3000

Price

free

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