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Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: April 2, 2026

EVERY WEEK

AA meetings: Keep It Simple & Early Birds Meeting in person at 7 a.m, Monday through Friday, 8:30 Saturdays. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church.

Adult Basketball:  Sunday 11 a.m., Monday, Thursday, 8 p.m., Shelter Island School. Free, drop-in, open play.

Adult Soccer:  Tuesday 8 p.m., Shelter Island School. Free, drop-in, open play.

Adult Volleyball:  Wednesday 8 p.m., Shelter Island School. Free, drop-in, open play.

Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable: Tuesdays, 4 p.m., Library, In person & Zoom. silibrary.org

Basics of Philosophy:  Fridays 10 a.m., Library.

CoreSyn with Trent: Tuesday, Saturday, 8 a.m., Community Center.*

Food Pantry:  Tuesday 4-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presbyterian Church (East parking lot door). Open to all in need, shelf stable items, produce, bread, personal care items. 

Intermediate French Conversation: Thursdays, 11 a.m., Library. In person & Zoom, register at silibrary.org

Mah Jongg:Mondays, 10 a.m., Library, register at silibrary.org.

Pickleball:  Sunday 9:30 a.m., Thursday, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Tai Chi with Denise Gillies: 5 p.m. odd Wednesdays, Library, Zoom. silibrary.org

Yoga w. Dawn: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.,Thursday, 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., Community Center.*

Zumba Gold with Susan: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m., Community Center*

*Classes at Community Center $10 each.

SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS

Care Giver Support Group, call 631-749-1059 for information.

Chair Yoga w. Jean Lawless, Wednesdays, 11 – 11:45 a.m. Call to sign-up: 631-749-1059

Coffee and Games, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – Noon

Community Trips, please call Kelly at 631-749-4111 for more information

Home Delivered Meals Program: Call Kelly at 631-749-0805 x3 or 631-749-4111 to sign-up or see if you are eligible.

Knitting w. Donna King: Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Mah-Jongg, Mondays & Fridays, 1-4 p.m.

Movies @ Cinema 114, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Call to sign-up: 631-749-1059

Silver Circle: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., call 631-749-1059

Stretch and Movement with Ann, Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m.

Watercolor: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

If you would like a ride to any programs, please call the Senior Center at 631-749-1059.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Story Craft,  10:30 a.m. Library, a 30-minute session combining interactive stories, songs, and hands-on crafts designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. Ages 1 – 8. Fireman’s Field, Burns and Cartwright Rds.

APRIL 6 – 10

Spring Break @Sylvester Manor, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages 6 – 10. Activities inspired by the music of Frederic Chopin. Sign up for daily or weekly sessions at sylvestermanor.org

APRIL 3 – 17

Take and Make Craft,  Turn old CDs into adorable spring chicks with this eco-friendly craft at the library.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Children’s Movie Day,  1 p.m., Library. Paw Patrol The Movie (rated G, run time 88 minutes). Popcorn will be served. For children ages 2+, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

National Poetry Month Celebration,  1:30 p.m., Library. Craft your own magnetic poetry kit with supplies provided.  Share your favorite poem or one you create. Registration required as materials are limited. Ages 8+. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. Sign up at silibrary.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

PJs and Pillows, 3 p.m., Library. 10+. Craft a no-sew, patriotic pillow to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, while wearing cozy PJs. Supplies limited, so sign up at silbrary.org

ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Spice Club: Rosemary,  9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., pick up kit at the Library.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Scandals in the Art World,  Zoom. Theft! Forgery! Murder! Banksy! Professor Chris Vivas discusses major events that rocked the artistic community, presented by the Library.

TOWN MEETINGS

WQIAB, Thursday, April 2,  6 -7 p.m.

Town Energy Code Course,
Thursday, April 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Town Buildings Closed,
Friday, April 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Town Board Meeting,
Monday, April 6, 6 – 9 p.m.

Town Board Work Session,
Tuesday, April 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Conservation Advisory Council,
Tuesday, April 7, 7 – 8 p.m.

Community Housing Board,
Thursday, April 9, 7 – 8 p.m.