Seniors Calendar: Events from April 3 to 10
ONLINE: HOW TO SOUND SMART ABOUT WINE
Wine educator Ami Gangemella explains all you ever need to know about wine. Cooks and casual drinkers can apply their knowledge to great wine and food pairings, 7 p.m. Thursday, hosted by West Babylon Public Library, free, register for a link at wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-669-5445. Credit: iStock
During the pandemic, many listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
IMPRESSIONISM
Discuss such Impressionist artists as Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Cassatt, Seurat and others, 7 p.m. Monday, Gold Coast Library, 50 Railroad Ave., Glen Head, free, register to attend in-person or online at goldcoastlibrary.org, 516-759-8300.
THE WONDERS OF CENTRAL PARK
Explore the many destinations that make up Central Park, noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, hosted by Great Neck Library, free, visit greatnecklibrary.org for a link, 516-466-8055.
TITANIC: DEATH OF A DREAM
Learn about the tragic history of the RMS Titanic and the search for remains, with discussions about the technology used to find the wreck and the current controversy over the recovery of artifacts from this site, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Middle Country Library, 575 Middle Country Rd., Selden, free, register at mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.
TAI CHI
Tai chi class designed to increase your flexibility and range of motion while improving your gait and balance; for beginners or someone with little to no knowledge of Tai Chi; 10 a.m. Monday, hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
MUSICALS 101: STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Learn about the life and career of songwriter Stephen Sondheim, 2 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Jericho Library, free, register for a link at jericholibrary.org, 516-935-6790.
MEDICARE MADE CLEAR
Medicare adviser Joyce Poupko goes over the fundamentals of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C and D, coverage, options, cost, enrollment and choices, noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Babylon Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at babylonlibrary.org, 631-669-1624.
INTRO TO LAWDEPOT: A LEGAL DATABASE
Learn how to access free legal forms, contracts and more with LawDepot, 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Rd., Cutchogue, free, register at cutchoguelibrary.org, 631-734-6360.
GERMAN-JEWISH TRADITIONAL COOKING
Authors Gabrielle Gropman Rossman and Sonia Gropman speak about the tradition, the recipes and the culture behind their recent project “The German-Jewish Cookbook,” 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Peninsula Library, free, visit peninsulapublic.org for a link, 516 239-3769.
HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY
Learn about the habits that you can develop now to keep your brain healthy and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Westhampton Free Library, free, register for a link at westhamptonlibrary.net, 631-288-3335.
DESTINATION: RHODE ISLAND
Explore Rhode Island, including Providence, Bristol and Newport, 7 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Middle Country Library, 575 Middle Country Rd., Selden, free, register at mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.
GOLDEN TONE ORCHESTRA DANCE
Dance with the 21-piece Golden Tone Orchestra, all ages welcome. 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Merrick Road Park Golf Course, 2550 Clubhouse Rd., Merrick, free, 516-486-6597.
STICKS IN THE STACKS: KNITTING AND CROCHET
Social stitching time, learn the basics, bring your current project, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Great Neck Library-Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck, free, register at greatnecklibrary.org, 516-466-8055 ext. 232.
CHAIR YOGA
A modified version of hatha yoga for individuals with health implications and for those of a certain age, 4 p.m. Thursday, hosted by East Meadow Library, free, register for a link at eastmeadow.info, 516-794-2570.
INSIDE YOUR IPAD AND IPHONE
Learn about the Apple iPad and iPhone settings for apps, display options, privacy, managing battery life and more, participants should have their device, Apple ID and password on hand, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Northport-East Northport Library, free, register for a link at nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.
GUIDED MEDITATION
Learn techniques incorporating mindfulness, visualization and breathing exercises, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Shelter Rock Library, free, register for a link at srpl.org, 516-248-7363.
RELAX AND CONNECT SUPPORT GROUP
Participate in such activities as learning mindfulness and breathing techniques, talk about and practicing self-care and make new connections, 2 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Sachem Library, free, visit sachemlibrary.org for a link, 631-588-5024.
PRESENTATION: EISENHOWER PARK
Author Richard Panchyk discusses his new book, "Eisenhower Park Through Time," and presents a visual journey through the park's history, including its early days as the Salisbury Golf Links, its conversion into a park in the 1940s and its continued growth through the present day, 1 p.m. Friday, East Meadow Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow, free, register to attend in-person or online at eastmeadow.info, 516-794-2570.
GREAT PERFORMERS: BETTY WHITE
Learn about the life and career of actress Betty White, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jericho Library, 1 Merry Lane, Jericho, free, register to attend in-person or online at jericholibrary.org, 516-935-6790.
OP-ED FRIDAYS
Discuss current events and our changing world, 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington, free, register to attend in-person and online at myhpl.org, 631-427-5165.
SENIOR FITNESS
Instructor Vicki Luckman motivates you through gentle movements and high energy music from decades past, 11 a.m. to noon Friday, hosted by West Islip Public Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at westisliplibrary.org, 631-661-7080 ext. 274.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
