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 May 15 11:00AM The Big Read TeleconferenceWe're all reading Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" for The Big Read this month. Join us by teleconference for a discussion led by Bonnie Pokorny. First-time participants must preregister at 718-464-0084. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required |
 May 15 2:00PM Stress ManagementYork College nursing students lead a teleconferenced discussion about stress management. First-time participants should call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required |
May 17 10:00AM Medicare Rights Center: SOS Medicare MinutesThe Medicare Rights Center will present their topical monthly discussion. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required |
May 20 1:00PM Skype a Crossword PuzzleWe solve the puzzle together using your home computer and Skype. This program is open to all older adults and homebound Mail-a-Book customers. Preregistration is required by calling 718-464-0084. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required Additional Event Dates/Locations This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 21 2:00PM Bingo by TeleconferencePlay bingo from the comfort of your living room! This is a teleconferenced program for older adults and the homebound. To obtain bingo cards, chips and access numbers, preregister by calling 718-464-0084. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
May 22 10:00AM Older Adults Day | |||||||||||||||
May 22 11:00AM Older Adult Day TeleconferenceToday we celebrate all older adults with a special teleconference led by Richard Kagan. First-time participants must preregister at 718-464-0084. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
May 22 11:30AM Healthy Living, Body and Mind: Brain Games for Older Adults | |||||||||||||||
May 24 10:00AM Navigating the Health Care MazeMs. Dobris, a Geriatric Care Manager at Circle of Care of North Shore LIJ, will talk about choosing a health care aide, differences between a companion and home care aide, obtaining medical coverage and finding a visiting doctor. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
May 28 11:30AM Stress and AnxietyKathy Moran, RN, moderates a discussion on how to handle stress and anxiety. This is a joint program with the Benjamin Rosenthal Virtual Senior Center. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
May 28 2:00PM Chit ChatMake friends and chit chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
May 29 11:00AM Debate Club/Opposing ViewpointsDebate Club/Opposing Viewpoints is open to older adults and the homebound. Speak up and speak out about important issues of our time! First-time callers should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
May 31 10:00AM STAR Senior TheaterMembers of STAR (Senior Theater Acting Repertory) perform scenes from classic plays and participate in a chat. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 4 11:30AM Topical Human Interest StoriesThis is a joint virtual program in partnership with the Benjamin Rosenthal Virtual Senior Center. The discussion will be led by volunteer Bonnie Sue Pokorny. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required Additional Event Dates/Locations This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 4 2:00PM Chit ChatMake friends and chit chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 4 3:00PM Alzheimer's DiseaseDavid Yanofsky of the New York State Department for the Aging will lead a discussion about the issues involved in Alzheimer's disease, including information about care and support. Location: Sunnyside Registration: Not required Additional Event Dates/Locations This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 5 11:00AM What Are You Reading Now?Find out what other people are reading, and tell them what you're reading now. This is a teleconferenced discussion open to all older adults and the homebound. Call Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 to preregister. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 5 2:00PM Sing Along with RichRichard Kagan will lead a sing-along which all older adults are invited to join. This is a virtual program presented in partnership with the Benjamin Rosenthal Selfhelp Senior Center. Participants will need a computer with web-cam and speakers to take part. Preregistration is required. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 11 2:00PM Chit ChatMake friends and chit chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 12 11:00AM You Be the JudgeThis is a teleconferenced program for older adults and the homebound. In "You Be The Judge: the Game of Real Life Courtroom Dramas" we solve cases together. First-time participants must preregister at 718-464-0084. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 14 10:00AM Current Events with Charlie PerkinsCharles Perkins, Adjunct Professor at LaGuardia Community College Adult Learning Center, will discuss current events. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time callers please call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 18 2:00PM Chit ChatMake friends and chit chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 19 11:00AM Bonnie's Book Discussion GroupThe discussion, of Maeve Binchy's "Heart and Soul," will be led by Bonnie Pokorny, a long-time Mail-a-Book participants, super reader and major contributor to our monthly newsletter. It is a teleconferenced book discussion group open to older adults and the homebound. If interested in joining in on the fun, please call 718-464-0084. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 19 2:00PM Bingo by TeleconferencePlay bingo from the comfort of your living room! This is a teleconferenced program for older adults and the homebound. To obtain bingo cards, chips and access numbers, preregister by calling 718-464-0084. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 21 10:00AM Concert in Motion: Harmonica Player Jai-Yi HeWorld-class harmonica virtuoso Jia-Yi He has won silver medals at the World Harmonica Championships in Germany and Japan and the bronze medal at the International Competition and will play for our teleconferenced group. First-time callers must call 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 25 2:00PM Chit ChatMake friends and chat over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 26 11:00AM Current Events Discussion GroupDiscuss current events and other topics of interest with other interesting people over the phone. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should call Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 27 11:30AM Dental Care for Older AdultsThis discussion about oral hygiene, dental problems that arise with age and what to expect from a dental exam will be led by Eunice I. Gonsalves from the NYU College of Dentistry. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required | |||||||||||||||
Jun 28 10:00AM STAR Senior TheaterMembers of STAR (Senior Theater Acting Repertory) perform scenes from classic plays and participate in a chat. This is a teleconferenced program. First-time participants should contact Mail-a-Book at 718-464-0084 for access numbers. Location: Queens Village Registration: Not required |
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