Adult

In October 2016, on the eve of Yom Kippur -- the holiest, most solemn day of the Jewish calendar -- a cemetery belonging to Temple Beth Shalom of Florida, NY was desecrated with vile, anti-Semitic iconographic symbology.  Michael Melasky tells the story of this event, its immediate and long-term aftermath and the enormous effect it had on the entire community.  The presentation leads to a broad-based conversation on hate speech, offering proactive strategies on how to deal with this behavior.

Maria Patrizio, a local Family Court attorney, will speak about her book, Successfully Navigating Family Court in New York.  Ms.

Local author and blog celebrity Peggy Gavan launches her new book of stories about cats and their place in the history of New York City.  The 19th century was a tough time to be a stray cat in New York, but some lucky strays were adopted by men of all walks of life and became feline celebrities.  The author's blog, The Hatching Cat, has been featured in Newsweek magazine and in The New York Times.  Copies of

Bring a partner and learn how to give a hand and forearm massage!  Jennifer Powers, NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, will lead the class through short demonstrations on simple massage techniques using shea butter or coconut oil (please inform us ahead of time if you have or your partner has an allergy to either.)  This is a fun workshop for couples, friends and family members.  Please dress for comfort - preferably with a loose, short-sleeved shirt.

Music Socials are offered for people with early- and middle-stage Alzheimer's disease with their family caregivers. Certified Music Therapist Melinda Burgard leads the interactive groups, in which participants may explore music history as well as their own individual musical histories. Groups may play instruments, sing along or move to the music. Refreshments will also be served.

Relive the dramatic “Space Race” from the pioneering Mercury and Gemini flights to the first Apollo Moon landing, and the lesser-known scientific missions that followed. Learn about the visionaries and scientists who made space travel possible, and the brave American astronauts who risked their lives to boldly travel into the unknown.

Presented by author Kevin Woyce, this fascinating lecture is illustrated with historic photos and vintage concept art.

Meet with other moms to discuss babywearing techniques and equipment.  Moderated by Anna Lopez.

Tune up your driving skills, update your knowledge of the rules of the road and learn defensive driving techniques.

AARP members: $20; non-members: $25