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Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: May 7, 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.

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

Chair Zumba, Tuesdays, 11 a.m

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. 

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

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

FRIDAY, MAY 8

Fairy Garden Terrariums, 3 – 4 p.m. (Age 6+). Library provides the supplies and Shelter Island Garden Club will help children plant and decorate. Register at silibrary.org

TUESDAY, MAY 12

BenAnna Band, 10 – 11 a.m. (Ages 0 – 4) Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Tails and Tales,4:15 – 5:15 p.m., (Ages 6 +). Children read aloud to Hannah the Therapy Dog.  See Youth Services Department for information.

ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS

FRIDAY, MAY 8

Book Talk & Signing,  4 p.m., Jeffrey Sussman discusses his latest book on the mafia, at St. Mary’s Church. Register at silibrary.org

Create and Sip,5:30-7 p.m. Mother’s Day-themed Paper Roses Workshop, History Museum. Craft beautiful paper roses, guided by artist Catherine Corry. Come create, sip, and unwind! To purchase your ticket, visit: https://square.link/u/3EDHdKEd

SATURDAY, MAY 9

Second Saturday Craft,  11:30 a.m., Library. Make a seashell pendant.

TUESDAY, MAY 12

Introduction to the Internet, 1 –  3 p.m., at St. Mary’s Church. Register at silibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Nesting Birds, 2 – 3 p.m., Zoom. Diane Taggart presents on Long Island nesting birds. Register at silibrary.org 

TOWN MEETINGS

WQIAB, Thursday, May 7, 6 – 7 p.m.

Health & Wellness Committee,Friday, May 8, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

CPF Advisory Board,Monday, May 11, 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Public Safety Task Force,Monday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WMA Council,Monday, May 11, 6 – 7 p.m.

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

Capital Planning & Grants,Tuesday, May 12, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Planning Board,Tuesday, May 12, 7 – 9 p.m.

Taylor’s Island Committee,Wednesday, May 13, 9 – 10 a.m.

Councilwoman Hanley’s Office Hours,Thursday, May 14, 5 -7 p.m.

Community Housing Board,Thursday, May 14, 7 – 8 p.m.

VILLAGE OF DERING HARBOR

Trustees Board Meeting,Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.