Seniors Calendar: Long Island events from July 27-Aug. 3

Some listed events are virtual; please call before attending.

SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE

Commack: The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association shares how to help those living with dementia take part in daily activities, 1 p.m. Monday, Smithtown Library, 3 Indian Head Rd., free, register, a library card is required, smithlib.org, 631-360-2480.

LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES FOR SENIORS

Medford: Learn the difference between Medicare and Medicaid long-term care services, 2 p.m. Monday, Patchogue-Medford Library, 2151 Horseblock Rd., free, register to attend in-person or online, pmlib.org, 631-654-4700.

THE HISTORY OF BLUE POINT OYSTERS

Setauket: An oyster farmer discusses the history and importance of harvesting Blue Point oysters, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Emma S. Clark Memorial, 120 Main St., free, register, a library card is required, emmaclark.org, 631-941-4080.

CONCERT

Port Jefferson Station: Sound Symphony Orchestra performs music by Classical and contemporary composers, bring a lawn chair or blanket, weather permitting, 7 p.m. Monday, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd., free, cplib.org, 631-928-1212.

INVITATION TO THE OPERA

Mattituck: Discussion of the Gioachino Rossini opera "Le Comte Ory," 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Rd., free, mattitucklaurellibrary.org, 631-298-4134.

THE SAVVY SIGHTSEER: NORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Huntington Station: A virtual tour of New Zealand's North Island's diverse attractions and landscapes, experience the Maori culture, wildlife and more, 2 p.m. Wednesday, South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., free, shpl.info, 631-549-4411.

SENIORS NEW BEGININGS

Amityville: A life coach leads a discussion group, join others for conversation and community, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Amityville Public Library, 19 John St., free, register, amityvillepubliclibrary.org, 631-264-0567.

SHARKS

Brentwood: Discussion about the continued work of the Shark Research Program of the South Fork Natural History Museum, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Brentwood Public Library, 34 2nd Ave., free, register, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.

MATISSE: COLOR AND SAVAGE FORM

Great Neck: Learn about the life and artwork of painter Henri Matisse, 1 p.m. Thursday, Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave., free, greatnecklibrary.org, 516-466-8055.

IMPRESSIONISM 

Syosset: Explore the artistic scene of late 19th century Paris by delving into themes and styles of Impressionism showcased in the works of renowned artists such as Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and others, 2 p.m. Thursday, Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., free, syossetlibrary.com, 516-921-7161.

PETS AND THE CITY

Online: A docent from the New-York Historical Society explores the presence of pets in New York City, from the earliest inhabitants to today, 2 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Northport-East Northport Public Library, free, register for a link, nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.

SCAMS

Hewlett: Learn how to recognize and avoid scams., 3 p.m. Thursday, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, free, hwpl.org, 516-374-1967.

THE SONGS OF KRIS KRISTOFFERSON

Port Washington: Tennessee Walt performs country songs written by Kris Kristofferson, noon, Friday, Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, register, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.

A RAINBOW OF BIRDS

Elmont: Delve into the beauty of bird colors, revealing nature's vibrant secrets, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.

Compiled by Gina Tabarus with LaToya Rodriguez and Daniel Variano

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com