The Island’s weekly calendar
Here’s what’s happening around the Island from Thursday, December 11 to Saturday, December 20.
EVERY WEEK
Alcoholics Anonymous, beginners’ meeting. Fridays, Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. Open discussion, St. Mary’s, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Al-Anon, Saturdays, 10 a.m., library, St. Mary’s.
American Legion, has resumed their regular hours. 749-1180.
Art Barnett Poetry Roundtable, Tuesdays, 4 to 6 p.m., Shelter Island Library.
Backgammon Club, Shelter Island Library, every other Monday. All ages welcome; bring your board. 749-0042.
Clase de Ingles, English class for Spanish-speaking adults, 6 p.m., Shelter Island Library. Free.
Duplicate bridge group, Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 749-0835.
Exercise classes, Recreation Department, Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m., Youth Center, $5 per class. Maggie, 664-1476.
Karate classes, Recreation Department, Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m. (5- to 8-year-olds), 5 to 6 p.m. (8 years to adult). $30 month. Legion Hall.
Knitting Club, Shelter Island Library upper level, Thursdays at 5 p.m. 749-0042.
Lego Club Sr., for kids in grades 3 to 5, Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
Mah-Jongg Club, Library lower level, every Monday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Poker Table, Thursdays, 2 p.m., Senior Activity Center, 749-1059.
Scrabble Club, Thursdays, 3 p.m., library lower level.
Senior bowling, Tuesdays, 2 p.m., American Legion bowling alleys. “Captain Bob” Rescigno, 749-1931.
Senior Mah-Jongg, Fridays and Mondays, 1:30 to 5 p.m., Senior Activity Center, SCAC, 749-1059.
Senior yoga, Mondays & Fridays, 10 a.m., Senior Activity Center. Free on Mondays, $5 on Fridays. 749-1059.
Silver Circle Social Club for seniors, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senior Activity Center, $10/week, lunch and transportation. Call Lois Charls, 749-0276.
Story and a craft, Shelter Island Library, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Story time, for pre-schoolers, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Shelter Island Library.
Sylvester Manor farmstand, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Tai Chi, Recreation Department, Fred Soroka, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., school gym. $25 per month.
Youth Center, open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays 2:30 to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday nights 7 to 10 p.m.
Zumba, Recreation Department, Wednesdays (Callie Atkins), 5 to 6 p.m.,Youth Center, $5 per class.
EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
Winter Concert, Shelter Island School auditorium, Grades K to 7, 7 p.m. Free.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
After School Movie, “Dolphin Tale 2,” Shelter Island Library, 2:45 p.m. Rated PG.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
PTSA Breakfast with Santa, Presbyterian Church, 8 to 10:30 a.m. $10 for adults, $5 for kids, $25 for families. Bring a camera for photo with Santa.
Holiday Open House, Mashomack Preserve Manor House. Mulled cider, eggnog, caroling, crafts for kids. 2 to 5 p.m. Free.
Santa at Jack’s Marine, gifts for all, cocoa and cookies, 2 to 4 p.m.
Kindness bracelets, Lisa Krekeler reads “Emily and the Kindness Bracelet,” then helps kids make their own. Shelter Island Library, 2 p.m.
NYS DEC Hunter Safety Course, 2-day class, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Shelter Island School boardroom. Free; all materials included. Pre-registration required; call Garth at 749-0978 after 4:15 p.m. Repeats on Sunday, December 14.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
Children’s Christmas Party, Shelter Island Fire Department, Center firehouse, 2 p.m. Visit with Santa, gifts for kids up to eight years old. Refreshments.
Holiday Concert, Presbyterian Church, Christmas Cantata with narration, Bell Choir, seasonal music by youth ensemble. 3 p.m. Free.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
PTSA Holiday Boutique, kids shopping for their families, Shelter Island School lobby, during school hours.
Advent Prayer Service, Presbyterian Church, 5 to 5:30 p.m. Repeats on December 23.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
Cinema 114, “Doubt,” Senior Activity Center, 2:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
Sweetest Dog Rescue open house, 4 to 8 p.m., Center firehouse. Raffle, face painting, arts and crafts, refreshments and puppies. Suggested donation $25 per family; $10 per person; includes entry for a door prize. Raffle tickets: $2 each; 7 for $10. Win gift baskets and gift cards donated by Island businesses. RSVPs appreciated. Call 749-5026 to purchase tickets.
Scratch-Off Mania, Toy Store at Jack’s Marine. Prizes up to a $200 gift certificate. All day.
MEETINGS
(At Town Hall unless otherwise noted.)
December 15: Community Preservation Fund, 8:30 a.m.
December 15: Shelter Island Board of Education meeting, school boardroom, 7 p.m.
December 15: Shelter Island Fire Commissioners meeting, Center firehouse, 7:30 p.m.
December 16: Town Board work session, 1 p.m.
December 16: Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m.
December 20: Village of Dering Harbor Board of Trustees, Village Hall, 10 a.m.
