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Calendar: September 21 — September 28, 2017

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EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Chemistry fun, for school-age children. 3 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.

Ferry writers, join in writing exercises with supportive group. 5 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Senior Smarts: Memoir writing, a three-session workshop for senior citizens offered by the Shelter Island Senior Citizens Foundation. Taught by author and professor Wendy Fairey. 10:30 a.m. to noon, library. Continues September 29 and October 6. $75. Send a check to the Senior Citizens Foundation Senior Smarts, PO Box 352, Shelter Island, NY 11964.

Anime club, for young adults to watch and discuss favorite show. 2:30 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.

National Ice Cream Cone Day, kids in grades K-5 make ice cream and cones. G3 to 4:30 p.m., American Legion/Youth Center. $10. (631) 749-0309.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Book Sale Room, open for a special sale. Library. (631) 749-0042.

BINGO extravaganza, for school-age children. 2 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Cookies and coloring, for youth. 3 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.

Cookbook Club, discusses “Everything Apples!” 6 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

“Stop Kissing Frogs: How to Choose Your Prince,” an interactive workshop facilitated by Marilynn Pysher. 7 p.m., library. (631) 749-0042.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Great Decisions, discussion of today’s important world affairs, tonight “Latin America’s Political Pendulum.” 5:30 p.m., library. Call Jocelyn, (631) 749-0042 for details.

MEETINGS

(At Town Hall unless otherwise noted)

September 21: Deer & Tick Committee, 10 a.m.

September 21: Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board, 6 p.m.

September 25: Community Housing Board, Justice Court, 7 p.m.

September 25: Water Advisory Committee, 7 p.m.

September 26: Town Board, work session, 1 p.m.

September 27: Town ZBA, hearing, 7:30 p.m.

 

EVERY WEEK

Adult co-ed drop in basketball, Mondays and Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Shelter Island School gym.

After school arts and crafts, for grades K-5. Fridays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. American Legion/Youth Center. $10. (631) 749-0309.

After school fun zone, for grades K-6. Mondays through Wednesdays, 2:45 to 5 p.m. Children accompanied by a recreational aid from school to the American Legion/Youth Center. $10. (631) 749-0309.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Fridays, beginners meeting, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church. Open discussion Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. St. Mary’s; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Al-Anon, Saturdays, 10 a.m., library, St. Mary’s.

Alateen, for ages 11 to 18, Tuesdays, 3 p.m., Presbyterian Church, downstairs..

Alignment & Base Exercise, Wednesdays with Callie Atkins, 5:30 p.m., Recreation Department, Legion Hall, $5.

American Legion, Friday night dinners with Stephanie, 6 p.m. For legionnaires, auxiliary members and boosters. (631) 749-1180.

Art Barnett Poetry Roundtable, Tuesdays, 4 p.m., library.

English as a New Language, Thursdays, 4 p.m., library. For adults. Free.

Essentrics with Laury, low-impact exercise. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m., American Legion/Youth Center. $5.

Family story time, Mondays, 11 a.m., library. (631) 749-0042. Call for dates.

Farm stand, hours through October 8, Fridays, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sylvester Manor Educational Farm.

Functional Fitness, with Maggie Davis. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 a.m. American Legion/Youth Center. $5/class.

Gatehouse at Sylvester Manor, Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Golf ladies scramble, Fridays 8:45 a.m., Shelter Island Country Club. Open to the public. Non-members pay regular greens fee plus $7 for cart.

Golf men’s ad hoc Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Shelter Island Country Club. Open to the public Non-members pay regular greens fee plus $7 for cart.

Kids yoga, Thursdays, 10:15 a.m., library. (631) 749-0042. Call for dates.

Knitting club, Thursdays, 5 p.m., library.

Mah-jongg club, Mondays, 10 a.m., library lower level.

Open gym, for students in grades 6 through 12, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m., Shelter Island School. (631) 749-0309.

PiYo, Pilates/yoga based exercise with Julie Romanchuk-Weisenberg. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 6 p.m. American Legion/Youth Center. $5. (516) 659-9155.

Poker table, Thursdays, 1:30 to 5 p.m., Senior Activity Center. (631) 749-1059.

Preschooler and parent drop-in gym, Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  American Legion/Youth Center. $3.25. (631) 749-0309.

Senior Mah-jongg, Fridays and Mondays, 1:30 to 5 p.m., Senior Activity Center, SCAC. (631) 749-1059.

Senior yoga, Fridays and Mondays, 10 a.m., Senior Activity Center, Fridays $5, Mondays free. (631) 749-1059.

Sensory exploration, young children play at multiple stations. Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m., library. (631) 749-0042. Call for dates.

Shelter Island All-Faith Youth Group, grades 8 to 12. Wednesdays 6 to 7:30 p.m., Camp Quinipet’s welcome center.

Silver Circle Social Club, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senior Activity Center. Call (631) 749-1059 for details.

Story and a craft, Saturdays, 11 a.m., library. (631) 749-0042. Call for dates.

Teen Yoga, for ages 13 and up. Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m. American Legion/Youth Center. $5. (631) 749-0309.

Toddler story time, Mondays, 1 p.m., library. Call for dates: (631) 749-0042.

Yoga, with Kelci McIntosh. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. All levels. American Legion/Youth Center. $5/class.

Youth Center, weekdays 3 to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 10 p.m. Legion Hall, gym.

Youth Yoga, for ages 7 to 12. Thursdays, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.  American Legion/Youth Center. $5. (631) 749-0309.

Zumba, with Susan Binder, and Melanie Matz. Thursdays, 5:15 p.m., Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., and Mondays, 5:30 p.m. American Legion/Youth Center. $5/class.

Zumba Gold, with Susan Binder. Fridays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. American Legion/Youth Center. $5/class.