Seniors Calendar: Event listings from June 5 to June 12
LECTURE: STORIES TOLD BY THE NEW YORK YANKEES
Bill Schulman, the columnist and author of "Pinstripes and Tales: Stories Told by the New York Yankees," shares anecdotes from interviews with former New York Yankees, 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Hwy., Montauk, free, montauklibrary.org, 631-668-3377. Credit: Getty Images/Pool
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BOOKING YOUR NEXT TRIP
Learn how to book your travel and lodging needs, map out your daily itinerary, plan meals and more, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd., Southampton, free, register at myrml.org, 631-283-0774.
GRANDPARENTING TODAY
Learn what today’s child development research recommends for young children regarding brain development, discipline, sleep needs and digital screen time, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, free, register at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
ONLINE: HISTORY OF A SHOWMAN
Learn about the life and career of entertainer Fred Astaire, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Jericho Library, free, register to attend in-person and online at jericholibrary.org, 516-935-6790.
ONLINE: THE FIRST TYCOON
Learn about the life of tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Glen Cove Public Library, free, register for a link at glencovelibrary.org, 516-676-2130.
MONTAUK HIGHWAY: FROM URBAN STREETS TO ATLANTIC DUNES
Discover the history of the Montauk Highway from Colonial times to present day, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Rd., Southold, free, register at southoldlibrary.org, 631-765-2077.
MAXIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN RETIREMENT
Learn how taking your Social Security benefits at the right time can complement many of the popular retirement plans offered today, such as traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k)s and 403(b)s, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge, free, register at hauppaugelibrary.org, 631-979-1600.
ONLINE: GREAT GARDENS OF THE WORLD
Learn about gardens in other parts of the world, including in Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, learn about a wide variety of unusual and exotic species of plants, picturesque views of natural and cultivated areas and helpful information on garden design, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Rogers Memorial Library, free, register for a link at myrml.org, 631-283-0774.
ONLINE: SHARKS OF NEW YORK AND LONG ISLAND
Discover the range of shark species in our local waters, find out about shark myths and the histories of shark attacks in New York, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by West Babylon Public Library, free, register for a link at wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-669-5445.
ONLINE: MUSIC OF MARVIN HAMLISCH
Discuss the life and music of composer Marvin Hamlisch, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Peninsula Library, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516-239-3262.
ONLINE: REMEMBER ROUTE 66
Explore the history of Route 66 and learn why it remains so indelibly associated with the lore of the American road trip, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Sachem Public Library, free, register for a link at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
ONLINE: IPAD AND IPHONE ASSISTIVE TOUCH
Get help with finding the control center, restarting or shutting down, taking a screenshot, invoking Siri, going to the home screen and more, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, presented by SeniorNet, register at seniornetli.org, 631-470-6757.
MY CHILDREN DON’T WANT IT, WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Learn 15 tips and strategies to help you deal with your stuff and make good money when selling it, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library, 1 South Country Rd., Brightwaters, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register by email at rs@bsbwlibrary.org for a link, bsbwlibrary.org, 631-665-4350.
PROTECTING SENIOR CITIZENS FROM SCAMS
Learn how to recognize and avert attempts to trick you into handing over your money and identity to senior fraud criminals, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, free, register at harborfieldslibrary.org, 631-757-4200.
ONLINE: LONG ISLAND LIGHTHOUSES
Explore the history of some of Long Island’s lighthouses from Coney Island to Montauk, examine lighthouse architecture, their technology and the stories that make these structures such an integral part of local history, the story behind Long Island’s Life Saving Services will also be discussed, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Mattituck-Laurel Library, free, register for a link at mattitucklaurellibrary.org, 631-298-4134.
VETERAN COMMUNITY RESOURCE TABLE
Learn about resources available to veterans, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, free, register at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
HOME RUNS: A TRIVIA PURSUIT OF NEW YORK CITY KNOWLEDGE
Learn bits of New York City trivia, including which millionaire banker had a hideous nose, why Houston Street is not like the city in Texas, why Manhattan is 20% larger today, who was called the “Witch of Wall St.,” why Manhattan has so many squares and more, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, free, register at elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
SENIOR ADVOCATE
Meet with a Senior Advocate from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging, get answers to questions about housing, home care, transportation, Medicaid and more, obtain a Senior ID card to use at local stores, county parks and bus services, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd., Southampton, free, register at myrml.org, 631-283-0774.
THE BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND
Live musical performance by the Beatles tribute band Penny Lane, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, free, copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
