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Community Calendar Listings

By The TimesLedger

Assistance

Crime Victim Assistance Unit. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, Inc., 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing.

Housing needs addressed for individuals, families, building management companies. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. 591-6060.

Medicare 101. Trained volunteer answers questions about Medicare eligibility criteria, benefits, filing procedures. Wed. and Fri., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Flushing Hospital Medical Center. 670-4546.

Bingo

Garden Jewish Center of Flushing, 24-40 Parsons Blvd. Mon., 7:15 p.m. 445-1317.

Triple Bingo. Mon., 7:30 p.m. Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Turnpike.

Bridge

Duplicate bridge. Mon., noon-4 p.m. Pride of Judea Mental Health Center, 243-02 Northern Blvd. 423-6200.

Children’s Activities

Recreational swimming, game time, computer classes for kids 8-18. Sat., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd. 961-6880.

Science Playground open for kids 6+ with adult supervision. The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 699-0005.

Classes

Basic computer skills for beginners. Queens Women’s Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten 793-0672.

Citizenship preparation. Tues. & Thurs., 8 p.m. Korean Immigrant Services, 136-65 Roosevelt Ave. 359-5400.

Conversational English. Fri., 10 a.m.-noon. Queens Women’s Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten 793-0672.

Computers. Wed., 1-3 p.m. Bayside Senior Center, 210-10 Union Turnpike. 479-6071.

Design 101 — A Basic Sewing Experience. Mon., 7 p.m. Queens Women’s Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten 793-0672.

Karate program. Mon., 4-5 p.m. for kids 8-11; Fri., 7-8 p.m. for kids 12-16. Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd. 358-0067.

Tai Chi. Thurs., 11 a.m. Bayside Senior Center, 210-10 Union Turnpike. 479-6071.

Clinics/Screenings

Glaucoma screenings. Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon. Flushing Hospital Medical Center lobby. 670-5719.

Legal clinic features small groups with skilled instructor. Queens Women’s Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten 793-0672.

Prostate cancer screenings. New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, 56-45 Main St. Registration required. 670-1900.

Medical and pediatric clinics. Weekdays to 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ambulatory Care Department, Flushing Hospital Medical Center. 670-5486.

Clubs

Coffee Social Wed. evening at Judy’s House in Bayside. Gals only. 50+ Call 225-0063.

Discussion Groups

Community Education Resource Center. Tues., Wed., 10 a.m. 51-60 Marathon Parkway 423-8174.

Events

Bison Bonanza at the Queens Zoo Thursday with children’s entertainment, games, activities and birthday cakes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Queens Zoo at Flushing Meadows Corona Park is celebrating its 10th birthday. Call 271-1500.

Open House at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112th St., Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Call 261-2900.

World Meditation Hour will be noted at the Global Harmony House at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 46 S. Middle Neck Road, Great Neck. Call 516-773-0971.

Exercise

Prenatal exercise class. Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd. 961-6880.

Shape-up exercise class . Tues. & Thurs., 8:45 a.m. Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway 423-8174.

Yoga with Barbara. Tues., 6-7 p.m. North Presbyterian Church, 25-33 154th St. 767-1481.

Yoga. Wed., 3-5 p.m.; Sat., 9-11 a.m. Beacon Program, Ryan JHS 216. 445-6983.

Festivals

4th Annual Juneteenth Festival will be held Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music, 42-76 Main St. The festival will include musical guests Louis Lattin and Ingrid Gordon, the conservatory’s West African drum troupe and the BQC Latin Percussion Workshop led by Michael Caban. Call 461-8910.

Meetings

AARP Bayside Chapter 2014 seeks new members. Second, fourth Thurs. of the month, 1-3 p.m. St. Josaphat’s Church, 35th Ave. and 210th St. 229-2737.

Astroclub members explore space with telescopes, binoculars, other equipment. All ages welcome. First, third Thurs. of the month, 6-8 p.m. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 699-0005, Ext. 323 or www.astroclub.org.

Auburndale Improvement Association, Inc. third Tues. of the month, 8 p.m. 167-17 Northern Blvd. 423-3676.

Couple’s Club. Thurs. at Community Education Resource Center, 51-60 Marathon Parkway. 423-8176.

Flushing Camera Club. First, third Wed. of the month. Flushing Hospital admin. bldg., 45th Ave. and Burling St. 441-6210.

Flushing Rotary Club, Thurs., 12:15 p.m. Friends and Co., 154-17 Roosevelt Ave. 353-1220.

Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4787. Fourth Mon. of the month, 8 p.m. 19-12 149th St. 746-0540.

Queensboro Hill VFW Post 3427. First, third Wed. of the month, 7:30 p.m. New members encouraged. 136-06 Horace Harding Expwy. 359-1987.

St. Margaret’s Post #1172 of the Catholic War Veterans, second and fourth Thurs. of the month, 7:30 p.m., 73-53 Metropolitan Ave. 894-1133.

Telephone Pioneers of America will hold its retiree membership meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Vianney Church, 34th Avenue and Union Street. Call 463-4535.

Whitestone VFW Post 4787. Second, fourth Mon. of the month, 8 p.m. 19-12 149th St. 746-0540.

Women at the Chapel Hall. Second Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m. All community women invited. Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 229-2534.

Programs

After-school program for adolescents with learning and/or developmental disabilities. Weekdays, 3-5 p.m. Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc., 212-12 26th Ave., Bayside. Free transportation home. 423-9550.

Women create journal of life experiences and personal “Herstory.” Mon., 7 p.m. Queens Women’s Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten. 793-0672.

Register Now

Marathon Jewish Community Center religious school, pre-K-2nd grade as well. 245-37 60th Ave. 428-1580.

Queensborough Community College offers the following courses through the Continuing Education office: Summer Day Camp, Motorcycle Basic Rider Course, Greek Mythology in European Art, Spaces Through Time: An Architectural Journey, Worker’s Compensation, Learning to Play the Soprano Recorder and Painting in the Chinese Style. Call 631-6343.

Summer workshop for teachers on gubernatorial election and foreign policy issues will be held at Queens College’s Taft Institute for teachers this August. Pre-registration is required. Call 997-5108 or 997-5188.

Scouts

Troop 1 meets Fri., 7:45-10 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bell Blvd. and 36th Ave.

Troop 138 meets Thurs., 7:30-9 p.m. 64th Circle, Fresh Meadows. 454-2391.

Self-Help

Quit Smart stop smoking program includes four sessions with licensed therapist, guidebook, hypnosis tape, cigarette substitute. Flushing Hospital. 670-5476.

Seniors

Short story discussion group with Debbie. Tues., 1:30-2:30 p.m. Self-help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave. 961-4550.

Support Groups

Association for Children Enforcement of Support. First Tues. of the month, 6-8 p.m. Fresh Meadows Library, 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway. 800-738-ACES.

Bereavement group for seniors. Thurs., 2 p.m. Self-help Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave. 224-7888.

Bereavement group helps those who recently lost a loved one. Flushing Hospital. 670-3160.

Bereavement Support Group. Tues., 3-4:15 p.m. Hillside Hospital. 470-8087.

Bereaved parents support group is held at 7:30 p.m. the second Thurs. of the month at St. Adalbert’s Parish Center, 52-40 84th St. Call 429-2005.

Breast cancer survivors. Second, fourth Thurs. of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 670-5714.

Breathing Easy. Second Thurs. of the month (except July and Aug.) 3 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 670-5640.

Compassionate Friends of Flushing, a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child. Third Fri. of the month, 7:30 p.m. The Church on the Hill, Flushing. 746-5010.

Diabetes Support Group. Third Wed. of the month (except July and Au.), 7 p.m. Flushing Hospital auditorium. 670-5640.

Domestic violence support/partner abuse group. Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Samuel Fields/Bay Terrace YM/YMHA, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway. 225-6750.

Domestic Violence group. Mon. & Tues., 5:30-7 p.m. Pomonok Neighborhood Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd.

Moms with Young Children. Sat., 10 a.m.-noon. Queens Women’s Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten. 353-7225.

Mothers of Twins Club of Queens welcomes all mothers of multiples. Fourth Wed. of the month, 8 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 464-3162.

Mutual Support Group for parents of children all ages, Temple Israel, 188-15 McLaughlin Ave. 461-6393.

National Stuttering Association, Queens chapter. First, third Wed. of the month, 8:15 p.m. 464-4085.

Non-Anon for families and friends of drug and alcohol abusers meets Thurs., 7:30-9 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 19-12 149th St.,

Northeast Widow/Widowers Society. Third Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m. Community Church of Little Neck, 46-16 Little Neck Parkway. 464-4085.

Ostomy Club. First Fri. of month (except July and Aug.), 1 p.m. Flushing Hospital. 670-5640.

Overeaters Anonymous welcomes those who want to stop eating compulsively. Tues., 8 p.m. Church on the Hill, 167-05 35th Ave. 516-794-1333.

Parents of Murdered Children. Third Wed. of the month, 7:30 p.m. Queensboro Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd. 740-1061.

Women’s group. Mon., 9:30-10 a.m. Queens Women’s Center, 401 Murray Ave., Fort Totten 793-0672.

Young Moms Support Group. First, third Fri. of the month, 9:30-11 a.m. Chapel of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 220-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing. 800-351-1001.

Tours

Flag Day tour of the King Manor Museum features an outdoor celebration of the development of Old Glory through Sunday. Noon to 2 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 1 to 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Call 206-0545.

Fort Totten Historical Center offers daily tours of Fort Totten conducted by historian Jack Fein. 352-0180.

Volunteers

Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps seeks members to serve as dispatchers and ambulance crew. Must be available weekdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 347-1637.

Whitestone Community Volunteer Ambulance Service, 12-15 150th St., needs volunteers to serve as dispatchers for a few hours a week. 767-1000.

Workshops

Basic Nature Photography. Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd. 229-4000.