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January 5, 2013

Shifting Old Gears And Exploring New Possibilities

Life transitions are definite sources of stress.  For so many in the current economic environment, the transition from employed to unemployed, from the expectation of promotion to the reality of demotion, from a growing 401K to tapping into one’s retirement nest egg years, even decades, sooner than planned is particularly traumatic. Whether your crisis is economic, physical, mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, or any combination of these, taking action to lessen the impact of this stress upon your mind, body and soul, in order to protect your health and general, overall well-being, is crucial. Motivational speaker Constance Hallinan Lagan presents three steps, which help transform chaos into fulfillment. Topics include cognitive theory, perception formation, tools of change, and action motivation. The seminar concludes with a guided visualization meditation.  Call to register:  516-746-8488.

Upcoming Events

Volunteers Sought For Breast Cancer Program

If you’ve had breast cancer and want to pay it forward become a hotline volunteer. Women and men who are breast cancer survivors and others who are concerned about breast health issues can become volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City. Volunteers can help by doing fundraising and publicity, as well as by answering hotline calls. Hotline volunteers provide emotional support, information and referral services to callers with breast health concerns. Although the program is housed on Long Island, hotline services and telephone counseling are available to callers throughout New York State. The next five-session training cycle will be starting at the end of September 2012 at the Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City. For more information call Caroline Mulcahy at 516- 877-4315. To reach the Hotline from anywhere in New York State, call 1-800-877-8077.

Creative Cups

The popular, life-affirming event of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is returning and people are invited to participate by becoming a sponsor. Submitted creations will be included in the auction/gala (to be held on March 14, 2013 at Adelphi University in Garden City). Creative Cups celebrates the lives of those living with breast cancer and those lost to this terrible disease. For more information, visit www.adelphi.edu/creative-cups or call 800-877-8077.

Senior Basketball

Mineola residents 50-years or older can participate in pickup basketball games on Mondays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Village Hall on Washington Avenue in Mineola. Half court games will be played in the community center. For more information, call Russell Sutherland at 746-0811.

Ongoing Events

First Presbyterian Church Services 

•Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

•Holy Communion: First Sunday of the month 

•Education: Sunday School at 10 a.m. 

•Little People Academy Preschool, call 746-1138 

•Women’s Group: Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

•Men’s Group: Saturday at 7:15 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 182 First Street, Mineola. Rev. Chester J. Easton, Pastor. Call the church office at 746-7419 for more information. Office open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

At The Lutheran Church Of Our Saviour 

•Noah’s Ark Preschool has several openings still available for the 2012-2013 school year.

•Nursery program is for 3 year olds and is held on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

•Pre-K program is for 4 year olds and is held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

•Mommy/Daddy and Me program for 2 year olds on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Call the church office at 516-746-3824 for registration forms and more information or to schedule an open house visit. The church is located at 132 Jefferson Ave., in Mineola. 

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups 

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. Additional groups are formed upon request, including groups for men with breast cancer and family members. All groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City. For more information call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at 516-877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077. 

•Support group for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 

•Support group for women post treatment will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 

•Support group for young women with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 

•Support group for women with metastatic breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

•A telephone support group for women with breast cancer will be held weekly for eight weeks from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Furniture Needed

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop, 109 Eleventh St., Garden City, is looking for furniture to add to its inventory. The shop can use cocktail tables, end tables, consoles, chairs of all types, dressers, dining room tables, breakfronts, servers, secretaries, mirrors, etc....it’s all in demand. If you have a particularly large piece, take a picture, and show it to Kris or Jill at the shop (516 746-8900). Consignees get 50 percent of the selling price. Parking is convenient because the shop is located on the lower level of the Garden City Historical Museum.

Weekly Events

•Boy Scout Troop 200 Of Williston Park meets every Monday between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church located at Willis Ave. and Winthrop St., Williston Park. Boys 11 to 17 are welcome to join.