Seniors Calendar: Long Island events

B-SIDE LISTENING PARTY Port Washington: Listen to a collection of 45s, with... — **B-SIDE LISTENING PARTY**
**Port Washington:** Listen to a collection of 45s, with a focus on hidden gems that are often found on the B-side, including songs by from Elton John, The Beatles, The Who, Ricky Nelson and others, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
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By Gina Tabarusgtabarus@newsday.comUpdated November 15, 2024 4:11 pm

Some listed events are virtual; please call before attending any event.

CONCERT: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Lynbrook: Samantha Carlson and Peter Grant perform standards from the Great American Songbook, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., free, lynbrooklibrary.org, 516-599-8630.

RESEARCHING EUROPEAN ROOTS

Farmingdale: Learn about websites to use to trace your family heritage from Europe, 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd., free, call to register, farmingdalelibrary.org, 516-249-9090.

MAKING BUDGETS WORK

Amityville: Explore the importance of creating and maintaining a budget, and set goals for spending, savings and debt repayment, 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, Amityville Public Library, 19 John St., free, register, amityvillepubliclibrary.org, 631-264-0567.

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Holbrook: Discussion on retirement income sources, financial risks, Social Security and more, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., free, register, sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.

HISTORY OF TV GAME SHOWS

Plainview: Learn the origins of several classic TV game shows, and explore the lives of producers Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Rd., free, poblib.org, 516-938-0077.

HISTORY OF DANCE IN THE MOVIES

Online: Explore 130 years of movie dance performances and see how cinema brought dance to life, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, hosted by Rockville Centre Public Library, free, register for a link, rvclibrary.org, 516-766-6357.

AGING IN PLACE AT HOME

East Hampton: Learn the importance of basic estate planning documents, the application process for Medicaid and the latest updates to home care Medicaid in New York, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, East Hampton Library, 159 Main St., free, register, easthamptonlibrary.org, 631-324-0222.

BIRDS OF PREY

Centereach: The Quogue Wildlife Refuge showcases their birds of prey and discusses their histories, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.

MEDICARE MADE CLEAR

West Hempstead: Get information on the basics of Medicare for those who will soon be enrolling (ages 62-64) and those already enrolled but looking for additional information on new changes or changes to their current coverage, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, West Hempstead Public Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., free, register, whplibrary.org, 516-571-6214.

UNLEASH YOUR INTUITION

Baldwin: Learn how to use your intuition in life decisions and how to increase your intuitive ability, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., free, call 516-223-6228, ext. 2, to register, baldwinpl.org.

I'M RETIRING, NOW WHAT?

West Islip: Learn about Social Security strategies, retirement income foundations, long term care needs, Medicare and more, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, free, register, for Suffolk County cardholders, westisliplibrary.org, 631-661-7080.

LUCIANO PAVAROTTI

Bayville: Explore Pavarotti's life from his humble beginnings in Modena, Italy, to his rise to stardom, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Bayville Free Library, 34 School St., free, call 516-628-2765 to register, bayvillefreelibrary.org.

GENEALOGY DO-OVER

Online: A genealogist discusses sound research practices and methodologies, as well as new templates, tools and the latest technology for better family history research, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, hosted by Patchogue-Medford Library, free, register for a link, pmlib.org, 631-654-4700.

PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED

Uniondale: Presentation by a financial adviser, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, Uniondale Public Library, 400 Uniondale Ave., free, uniondalelibrary.org, 516-489-2220.

CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Online: Learn about renewable energy, money-saving tips to conserve electricity and water and more, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, hosted by Shelter Rock Public Library, free, visit srpl.org for a link, 516-248-7363.

BE A TRAVELER, NOT A TOURIST

Sayville: Learn how to plan a trip that will include authentic experiences and make cross-cultural connections, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., free, register, sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN'S EXHIBITS

Online: Explore annual exhibits and past exhibits at The New York Botanical Garden, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, hosted by Southold Free Library, free, register for a link, southoldlibrary.org, 631-765-2077.

PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM

Franklin Square: The New York Citizen Preparedness Training program shares tools and resources to have on hand for disasters, learn how to develop a family emergency plan and what emergency supplies to stock up on, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., free, register, franklinsquarepl.org, 516-488-3444.

NAVIGATING SENIOR CARE IN SUFFOLK COUNTY

Sayville: Learn about the demographics, care transitions and financial aspects of Suffolk County senior care, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., free, register, sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.

TRAVEL MEMOIR WORKSHOP

Online: Learn how to turn your own travel experiences into an engaging travel memoir, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, hosted by West Islip Public Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register, westisliplibrary.org, 631-661-7080.

With LaToya Rodriguez and Daniel Variano