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Dedicated to providing a lively and intellectually challenging array of non-credit courses taught year-round in a university setting by other OLLI members. The program currently offers social and cultural enrichment through thought-provoking workshops per semester and a variety of exciting day-trips. OLLI members come from all walks of life and career paths and is open to retired and semi-retired individuals aged 50 or older regardless of their level of education or career experience, who are interested in a diverse learning environment that fosters mutual sharing of ideas, life experiences and the love of learning. There are no tests, no grades and no pre-requisites to join. OLLI workshops cover every possible genre you can imagine and are led by current OLLI members who volunteer their time. New workshops are always being considered and many are inspired by members of OLLI. There are many avenues for participation in OLLI aside from taking workshops. We encourage members to join one of our many committees, teach a workshop or attend one of our special event trips or lecture series. There is a membership fee for this program. This program is administered by Stony Brook University's School of Professional Development. For further information call or visit the website.
Dedicated to providing a lively and intellectually challenging array of non-credit courses taught year-round in a university setting by other OLLI members. The program currently offers social and cultural enrichment through thought-provoking workshops per semester and a variety of exciting day-trips. OLLI members come from all walks of life and career paths and is open to retired and semi-retired individuals aged 50 or older regardless of their level of education or career experience, who are interested in a diverse learning environment that fosters mutual sharing of ideas, life experiences and the love of learning. There are no tests, no grades and no pre-requisites to join. OLLI workshops cover every possible genre you can imagine and are led by current OLLI members who volunteer their time. New workshops are always being considered and many are inspired by members of OLLI. There are many avenues for participation in OLLI aside from taking workshops. We encourage members to join one of our many committees, teach a workshop or attend one of our special event trips or lecture series. There is a membership fee for this program. This program is administered by Stony Brook University's School of Professional Development. For further information call or visit the website.
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Public Colleges / Universities
Arts and Culture
Continuing Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Adult Education
Offers programs and services which focus on the interests and needs of adults. There are lectures or workshops on various topics, computer classes, including career counseling. Helps with job assessment, resume preparation, job searches, information on education and training programs.
Offers programs and services which focus on the interests and needs of adults. There are lectures or workshops on various topics, computer classes, including career counseling. Helps with job assessment, resume preparation, job searches, information on education and training programs.
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Computer and Related Technology Classes
Job Training Resource Lists
Job Search / Placement
Job Information
Public Lectures / Discussions
Prejob Guidance
Vocational Assessment
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Offers educational events, support groups, and other resources, including virtual and in-person lectures hosted by our specialists who share the latest health and wellness information. Senior adults can enjoy complimentary online tai chi and fitness classes to help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls. Parent education classes and CPR training courses are also available. All events are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, call the Community Outreach and Education team.
Offers educational events, support groups, and other resources, including virtual and in-person lectures hosted by our specialists who share the latest health and wellness information. Senior adults can enjoy complimentary online tai chi and fitness classes to help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls. Parent education classes and CPR training courses are also available. All events are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, call the Community Outreach and Education team.
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Health Education
Community Wellness Programs
Wellness Programs
Support Groups
Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides a lending library and lecture series for family members of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Provides a lending library and lecture series for family members of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Library Audiovisual Services
Public Lectures/Discussions
Provides education and information through seminars, informal meetings, discussion groups, and individuals consultations on the most up to date management practices, product marketing, value added products, and business development for livestock operations.
Provides education and information through seminars, informal meetings, discussion groups, and individuals consultations on the most up to date management practices, product marketing, value added products, and business development for livestock operations.
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Food Production Economics
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Workshops/Symposiums
Public Lectures/Discussions
Trained speakers present a 45 minute Powerpoint presentation on topics including: De-cluttering your Life, Senior Scams, Medicare Basics, and Medication Management.
Trained speakers present a 45 minute Powerpoint presentation on topics including: De-cluttering your Life, Senior Scams, Medicare Basics, and Medication Management.
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Health Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Medication Information / Management
Consists of six separate districts: Bowling Green Estates, East Meadow, Levittown, Uniondale, Roosevelt Field, Lido-Point Lookout. All other communities in the Town of Hempstead are serviced by either private companies or villages. The department offers tours and lectures at its East Meadow facility. This service is available to schools and senior groups, among others.
Consists of six separate districts: Bowling Green Estates, East Meadow, Levittown, Uniondale, Roosevelt Field, Lido-Point Lookout. All other communities in the Town of Hempstead are serviced by either private companies or villages. The department offers tours and lectures at its East Meadow facility. This service is available to schools and senior groups, among others.
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Water Service Providers
Offers concerts of local musicians or high school students, workshops on photography, social media and much more.
Offers concerts of local musicians or high school students, workshops on photography, social media and much more.
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Music Performances
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Offers an outstanding program for adults at the Riverhead campus. CCR is a self-directed learning center for retirees. Members act together to design their own programs and contribute as presenters and discussion participants. CCR is educational and entertaining and stimulating and fun. If you are a retired person who seeks intellectual stimulation, meeting new people and active involvement, CCR is for you! As a CCR member, you are involved in a variety of activities: Presentations by members and discussions covering a wide variety of interesting topics; Member-led classes on each semester’s topics; Lectures by guest speakers; Day trips to museums, art galleries, and historic sites; Summer get-togethers at CCR member residences and Mid-term and end-of-term luncheons. Members share responsibility in curriculum planning, subject selection, and class presentations. Each semester’s curriculum consists of whatever subjects the members choose; it changes from semester to semester. The subjects cover a wide variety of topics. Call for more detailed information.
Offers an outstanding program for adults at the Riverhead campus. CCR is a self-directed learning center for retirees. Members act together to design their own programs and contribute as presenters and discussion participants. CCR is educational and entertaining and stimulating and fun. If you are a retired person who seeks intellectual stimulation, meeting new people and active involvement, CCR is for you! As a CCR member, you are involved in a variety of activities: Presentations by members and discussions covering a wide variety of interesting topics; Member-led classes on each semester’s topics; Lectures by guest speakers; Day trips to museums, art galleries, and historic sites; Summer get-togethers at CCR member residences and Mid-term and end-of-term luncheons. Members share responsibility in curriculum planning, subject selection, and class presentations. Each semester’s curriculum consists of whatever subjects the members choose; it changes from semester to semester. The subjects cover a wide variety of topics. Call for more detailed information.
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Lifelong Learning Programs
Arts and Culture
Private Colleges / Universities
Continuing Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Houses a Playhouse which is an 1105 seat, proscenium-style theater that serves the University, as well as the surrounding community, as the premier cultural venue on the Hofstra Campus. Not only the site for many of Hofstra’s finest theatrical, musical, dance, and lecture events, the venue is also, as the schedule allows, provides as a rental house for local, national, and international productions, conferences, performing arts companies, lectures, school events, and church groups. The Department of Theater Facilities is a small, dedicated staff of professionals committed to providing our University and rental clients with exceptional advice, assistance, and support to ensure that every event at the Adams Playhouse, from the simplest podium-based lecture to the most lavish of musicals, is a resounding success. Call for detailed list of performances and rental information.
Houses a Playhouse which is an 1105 seat, proscenium-style theater that serves the University, as well as the surrounding community, as the premier cultural venue on the Hofstra Campus. Not only the site for many of Hofstra’s finest theatrical, musical, dance, and lecture events, the venue is also, as the schedule allows, provides as a rental house for local, national, and international productions, conferences, performing arts companies, lectures, school events, and church groups. The Department of Theater Facilities is a small, dedicated staff of professionals committed to providing our University and rental clients with exceptional advice, assistance, and support to ensure that every event at the Adams Playhouse, from the simplest podium-based lecture to the most lavish of musicals, is a resounding success. Call for detailed list of performances and rental information.
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Theater Performances
Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides Reference, Information and Referral and Readers Advisory. Programs and services include, but are not limited to: English as a Second Language, GED, Book Discussions, Computer Classes, Yoga, Tai Chi, Blood Pressure/Hypertension Screening, game clubs, cooking, AARP Defensive Driving, arts/crafts, travel, concerts.
Provides Reference, Information and Referral and Readers Advisory. Programs and services include, but are not limited to: English as a Second Language, GED, Book Discussions, Computer Classes, Yoga, Tai Chi, Blood Pressure/Hypertension Screening, game clubs, cooking, AARP Defensive Driving, arts/crafts, travel, concerts.
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Offers a variety of educational and fun classes and activities for the adults in the community, such as computer classes, language classes, cooking demos, local history, photography, concerts and more.
Offers a variety of educational and fun classes and activities for the adults in the community, such as computer classes, language classes, cooking demos, local history, photography, concerts and more.
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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Computer and Related Technology Classes
English as a Second Language
Music Performances
Cooking Classes
Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides a number of programs for adults in the community, such as arts and crafts workshops, lectures on various topics, social networking and more.
Provides a number of programs for adults in the community, such as arts and crafts workshops, lectures on various topics, social networking and more.
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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Public Lectures / Discussions
Horticultural Societies
Older Adult Social Clubs
Book Readings
Offers a variety of programs and activities, such as workshops or lectures on gardening, photography, art and other topics, book clubs, movies, computer classes and more. Also publishes a literary review on fiction on non-fiction books.
Offers a variety of programs and activities, such as workshops or lectures on gardening, photography, art and other topics, book clubs, movies, computer classes and more. Also publishes a literary review on fiction on non-fiction books.
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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Exhibit Space for Artists
Computer and Related Technology Classes
Fairs / Exhibitions
Arts Appreciation
Horticultural Societies
Film Presentations
Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Offers a number of programs and services for children, teenagers, and adults to encourage people of all ages to read and enjoy the arts, such as story hour, book clubs and much more.
Offers a number of programs and services for children, teenagers, and adults to encourage people of all ages to read and enjoy the arts, such as story hour, book clubs and much more.
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Arts and Crafts Instruction
Public Lectures / Discussions
Horticultural Societies
Children's Library Services
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides an informative lecture on the history of railroading on Long Island. Call for more information.Speakers available within Suffolk County evenings or afternoons, 7 days a week, all year.
Provides an informative lecture on the history of railroading on Long Island. Call for more information.Speakers available within Suffolk County evenings or afternoons, 7 days a week, all year.
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Local / Regional History Museums
Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Public Lectures / Discussions
Provides a full range of entitlement counseling, including Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, tax abatement, educational lectures, and on-going care givers support groups. Program also includes a referral service for home care assistance and non-emergency medical transportation. A food pantry is available to those who are eligible on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Provides a full range of entitlement counseling, including Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, tax abatement, educational lectures, and on-going care givers support groups. Program also includes a referral service for home care assistance and non-emergency medical transportation. A food pantry is available to those who are eligible on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Geriatric Counseling
Medicaid Information / Counseling
Property Tax Exemption Information
Benefits Assistance
Public Lectures / Discussions
Public Awareness / Education
Food Pantries
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Medicare Information / Counseling
Medicare
Offers a series of free lectures by research faculty on various aspects of Astronomy, most commonly on their own research or some topic of public interest. The lectures are held in Lecture Room 001 of the Earth and Space Sciences Building on Fridays at 7:30pm. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. Astronomy Open Night provides attendance certification for New York State teachers wishing to apply for in-service credit. Among these programs you can accumulate hours of lecture credit each year to apply toward your school district's program. Policies on in-service credit are set by school boards and you should check with your administration concerning the details of the local program. Try to be early for these lectures, increasing popularity of this series has seen the lecture hall full on occasion. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department at the number above before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. Due to COVID-19, the Open Nights will again be virtual this semester. For further information and lectures dates and times contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy at (631)632-8100.
Offers a series of free lectures by research faculty on various aspects of Astronomy, most commonly on their own research or some topic of public interest. The lectures are held in Lecture Room 001 of the Earth and Space Sciences Building on Fridays at 7:30pm. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. Astronomy Open Night provides attendance certification for New York State teachers wishing to apply for in-service credit. Among these programs you can accumulate hours of lecture credit each year to apply toward your school district's program. Policies on in-service credit are set by school boards and you should check with your administration concerning the details of the local program. Try to be early for these lectures, increasing popularity of this series has seen the lecture hall full on occasion. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department at the number above before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. Due to COVID-19, the Open Nights will again be virtual this semester. For further information and lectures dates and times contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy at (631)632-8100.
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In Service Training Programs for Teachers
Adult Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Continuing Education
Astronomy Clubs / Societies
Public Colleges / Universities
Professional Continuing Education
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
Provides individuals living with spinal cord injury tangible tools to assist in coping with the injury as well as a forum to speak about their experiences and share with others who have similar diagnoses..
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Public Lectures / Discussions
Offers Geology Open Nights which are part of a science lecture series which are free and open to the public. The Geology lectures are usually presented by faculty on aspects of their research, expertise or a topic of public interest. This series is offered in conjunction with our Astronomy, Physics and Ecology and Evolution Departments. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. In-service credit is available for teachers attending the Geology Open Night Lectures. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. Due to COVID-19, the Open Night Series will be held virtually this semester. Please register and the zoom link will be shared the day before the talk. For further information and lectures dates and times contact the Department.
Offers Geology Open Nights which are part of a science lecture series which are free and open to the public. The Geology lectures are usually presented by faculty on aspects of their research, expertise or a topic of public interest. This series is offered in conjunction with our Astronomy, Physics and Ecology and Evolution Departments. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. In-service credit is available for teachers attending the Geology Open Night Lectures. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. Due to COVID-19, the Open Night Series will be held virtually this semester. Please register and the zoom link will be shared the day before the talk. For further information and lectures dates and times contact the Department.
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Public Colleges / Universities
Professional Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Public Lectures / Discussions
Adult Education
In Service Training Programs for Teachers
Offers a variety of programs for adults, such as book clubs, workshops, lectures, and more. Also has a section of the library reserved to exhibit the art work of local artists.
Offers a variety of programs for adults, such as book clubs, workshops, lectures, and more. Also has a section of the library reserved to exhibit the art work of local artists.
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Exhibit Space for Artists
Public Lectures / Discussions
Horticultural Societies
Art Galleries / Exhibits