SEPTA Program:Celebrate Calm
Wednesday, November 2
7 p.m.
Community Room
Behavioral expert, author, and radio host Kirk Martin presents a free workshop. For further information go to www.celebratecalm.com/workshop.html. Sponsored by Manhasset SEPTA.
European Portraiture
Tuesday, November 1
1 p.m.
Community Room
Ines Powell will survey European portraiture from the early Renaissance to the Impressionist period.
Tai Chi for People with Limited Mobility
Tuesday, November 1
11 a.m.
Community Room
Prio registration required. Additional classes in this session: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6.13. and 20.
It’s Italian with Castorina & Rose
Sunday, October 30
3 p.m.
Community Room
Songstress Betty Rose will be joined by pianist and husband Charles Castorina in celebration of Italian song. Enjoy all that’s Italian…and feel free to sing along.
Savvy Senior Chat Group
Wednesday, October 26
1 p.m.
Community Room
Join Fred Chernow for this friendly forum for sharing your thoughts on life in general and today’s world in particular. Enjoy coffee and conversation and connect with others in this informal setting. New Faces Are Always Welcome! (Formerly Talk 101)
An Oriole in What Tree?
Tuesday, October 25
7 p.m.
Community Room
Kathryne Natale, retired Curator Supervisor of Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, and Pegg Maslow, NSAS president will speak on identifiying local trees.
A Community Outreach Program of North Shore Audubon Society. Refreshments at 7 p.m.; program at 7:30 p.m.
An Afternoon at the Opera
Tuesday, October 25
1 p.m.
Community Room
An Afternoon at the Opera with Dr. James Kolb
Great Moments in Italian Opera
Explore the work of composers Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Verdi, Puccini and other greats of 19th Century Italian opera.
Manhasset-Great Neck Photography Club
Monday, October 24
6 p.m.
Community Room
6-6:45 p.m. : Photophop Elements– The Basics with John Bruno
7 p.m. : Juried Photo Club Competition
The public is invited to the class & to view the competition.
On the Waterfront
Monday, October 24
1 p.m.
Community Room
Dr. Bill Thierfelder’s on-going series exploring award-winning screenplays will feature the 1950s with On the Waterfront (1954- 108 minutes).
Winner Best Picture, Best Director (Michael Curtiz). and BestWriting, Story and Screenplay at 1955 Academy Awards.
Great Books:Young Goodman Brown
Thursday, October 20
7:30 p.m.
Community Room
Join Scott Korman & Dr. Peter Kornblum for a discussion of Young Goodman Brown & Other Short Stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne as part of the Great Books Program. Prior registration is required.
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob Zoet
Thursday, October 20
1 p.m.
Community Room
Join Janet de Winter for a discussion of David Mitchell’s The Thousand Autumns of Jacob Zoet, the adventurous tale of a Dutchman in late 18th century Japan.
Coffee and cookies will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
5 Most Common Business Mistakes
Wednesday, October 19
7 p.m.
Community Room
Part of the Everything You Need to Know About…series sponsored by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce. Certified Business Coach, Jack Signorelli, will discuss how these common mistakes cost business owners huge amounts of money and what to do to avoid them.
Write Your Memoirs
Wednesday, October 19
1 p.m.
Community Room
Learn how to put the story of your life on paper. Join Fred Chernow to get hints and strategies for jump-starting your memoirs.
SEPTA Meeting
Tuesday, October 18
7:30 p.m.
Profiles: Verdi & Rigoletto
Tuesday, October 18
1 p.m.
Community Room
Dr. Bill Thierfelder will feature Verdi’s 1851 opera of lust, revenge and a bloody curse-Rigoletto. He will include selections from the opera and a BBC documentary short, Verdi Through the Looking Glass.
Registration AARP Mature Driving Course
Monday, October 17
9 a.m.
Circulation Desk
Registration opens to Manhasset residents for the AARP Mature Driving Course to be given Saturday, November 19, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Fee: $12 for AARP members, $14 for Non-AARP members. *Members: Please be certain to bring your AARP membership card the day of the class.
“War Horse” on Broadway Registration
Monday, October 17
9 a.m.
Circulation Desk
Registration opens for Manhasset residents for our bus trip to the Wednesday, December 14 matinee performance of War Horse, 2011 Tony Award winner for Best Play. The fee ofr $140 includes bus, orchestra seat, and gratuities. Non-residents may register October 24, space permitting.
Bridge for Advanced Beginners
Friday, October 28
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required.
Bridge for Advanced Beginners
Friday, October 21
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required. Additional classes in this session: October 28.
Bridge for Advanced Beginners
Friday, October 14
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required. Additional classes in this session: October 21 & 28.
Italian Conversation Group
Thursday, October 13
7 p.m.
Meet members of your local community and enjoy lively Italian conversation. For further information contact Fran Zino- frzbayview@aol.com or (516) 365-7168.
Floral Design
Thursday, October 13
1 p.m.
Community Room
Join Scott Lucas, head gardener at Old Westbury Gadens, for a demonstration on creating a floral arrangement using flowers from the home garden, supermarket, or garden center.
Attention Techie Teens
Are you a wizard in all things tech? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge with others?
Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Tuesday, October 11
7 p .m.
Community Room
Prior registration required.
American Songbook: Johnny Mercer
Tuesday, October 11
1 p.m.
Community Room
Join Harvey Granat and Mike Capobianco for a lively and informative look at the words and music of Johnny Mercer.
Manhasset-Great Neck Photography Club
Monday, October 10
6 p.m.
Community Room
6-6:45 p.m.- Photoshop Elements: The Basics
7 p.m.- Photo Club Competition
There is no fee for educational program attendance. All are welcome.
Stretching & Strength Training
Friday, October 28
10 a.m.
Community Room
Led by Mary Lou de Venoge Prior registration is required.
Stretching & Strength Training
Friday, October 21
10 a.m.
Community Room
Led by Mary Lou de Venoge Prior registration is required. Additional class in this session: Oct. 28.
Stretching & Strength Training
Friday, October 14
10 a.m.
Community Room
Led by Mary Lou de Venoge Prior registration is required. Additional classes in this session: Oct. 21, & 28.
Stretching & Strength Training
Friday, October 7
10 a.m.
Community Room
Led by Mary Lou de Venoge Prior registration is required. Additional classes in this session: Oct. 14, 21, & 28.
French Conversation Group
Thursday, October 6
7 p.m.
For further information contact Vera Eli, veraeli@optonline.net or (516) 829-9864.
On Broadway: Jerome Robbins
Thursday, October 6
1 p.m.
Community Room
Dr. James Kolb discusses Broadway choreographer, producer, and director Jerome Robbins as part of the Giants of Musical Theater series.
Zumba Fitness
Wednesday, October 26
10 a.m.
Community Room
Fitness to a salsa beat with Katherine Selim.
Prior registration is required.
Zumba Fitness
Wednesday, October 19
10 a.m.
Community Room
Fitness to a salsa beat with Katherine Selim. Additional class in this session Oct. 26.
Prior registration is required.
Zumba Fitness
Wednesday, October 12
10 a.m.
Community Room
Fitness to a salsa beat with Katherine Selim. Additional classes in this session Oct. 19 & 26.
Prior registration is required.
Zumba Fitness
Wednesday, October 5
10 a.m.
Community Room
Fitness to a salsa beat with Katherine Selim. Additional classes in this session Oct. 12, 19 & 26.
Prior registration is required.
Late Fall Exercise Registration
Wednesday, October 5
9 a.m.
Circulation Desk
Manhasset Residents may register for the Late Fall Healthy Living Exercise Classes.
Choose from Tai chi for People with Arthritis and/or Early Morning Yoga with Loretta Di Benedetto. Classes begin the first week in November.
$20 per class; 8 lessons per session.
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Tuesday, October 4
7 p .m.
Community Room
Prior registration required.
Frans Hals @ The Met
Tuesday, October 4
1 p.m.
Community Room
Ines Powell will discuss the exhibit of this important Dutch painter currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through Oct. 10.
Stretching & Strength Training
Tuesday, October 25
11 a.m.
Community Room
Led by Mary Lou de Venoge
Prior registration is required.
Stretching & Strength Training
Tuesday, October 18
11 a.m.
Community Room
Led by Mary Lou de Venoge
Prior registration is required. Additional class in this session: Oct. 25.
Stretching & Strength Training
Tuesday, October 11
11 a.m.
Community Room
Led by Mary Lou de Venoge
Prior registration is required. Additional classes in this session: Oct. 18 & 25.
Stretching & Strength Training
Tuesday, October 4
11 a.m.
Community Room
Led by Mary Lou de Venoge
Prior registration is required. Additional classes in this session: Oct. 11, 18 & 25.
Movie Night : Winter In Wartime
Monday, October 3
7 p.m.
Community Room
Join film expert John Bosco for a screening and discussion of the Dutch film Winter In Wartime (2008- 103 min.- R) Near the end of World War II, 14-year-old Michiel becomes involved with the Resistance after coming to the aid of a wounded British soldier. With the conflict coming to an end, Michiel comes of age and learns of the stark difference between adventure fantasy and the ugly realities of war.