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January 2020 Vol. 30 No. 10 Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 2 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 3 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 4 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 5 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com AN AFTERNOON OF BEAUTY, 12 YEARS STRONG ANNUAL ACADEMY FUNDRAISER A FAVORITE FOR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Each holiday season, for the last dozen years, the chance to put their skills into practice on paying cosmetology departments at both Milliken Tech in customers while showing families and friends all Oakdale and Ward Tech in Riverhead have teamed they’ve learned. “This is such an exciting event,” up to host An Afternoon of Beauty. Friends, family, explained Cosmetology Teacher Deborah Esposito. staff, and the public were invited to enjoy salon “Our students are so proud to have people they services for a donation of $5 and a nonperishable know attend, get services, and watch them work. food item. Services included haircuts, hairstyling, And, the best part is, they do all this to benefit thermal styling, manicures, and paraffin treatments. others.” The food and funds were donated to St. John’s The Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Nepomucene in Bohemia and the Long Island Technology, referred to as the Academy, is the Council of Churches and New Beginnings Brendan Career and Technical Education Program of Eastern House in Riverhead. This year’s event raised $1,260. Suffolk BOCES and has locations in Bellport, In addition to assisting their communities, An Oakdale, and Riverhead. Afternoon of Beauty provides students with the January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 6 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com SHORT WINTER JOKES Q. What's a good holiday tip? A. Never catch snowflakes with your tongue until all the birds have gone south for the winter. Q. What do you call a snowman in the summer? A. A puddle! Q. What do snowmen eat for breakfast? A. Frosted Flakes. Q. What do you call an old snowman? A. Water! Q. What do you get if you cross a snowman and a shark? A. Frost bite! Q. What did Frosty call his cow? A. Eskimoo! January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 7 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 8 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 9 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 10 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com JANUARY IS... January is the first month of the year in our modern day Gregorian calendar, and its predecessor the Julian calendar. It consists of 31 days and the first day of the month is known as New Year’s Day. It is named after the Roman god, Janus, the god of doors because this month is the door to the year. The Roman god Janus represents all beginnings and possesses the ability to see all things past and future. SHORT WINTER JOKE What does a Snowman take when he gets sick? A chill pill! THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF BROOKHAVEN The Compassionate Friends is a non-profit, self-help organization that offers understanding and friendship to families who have experienced the death of a child. We meet on the second Friday of each month at St. Sylvester’s Church, at 7:30pm. LIE exit 64 south - first right Robinson Avenue to church parking lot. For further information please call 631-738-0809. NEEDED AARP VOLUNTEER TEAM YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS IN BROOKHAVEN! Sachem Community Youth Services has a Youth Council that is looking for new members. Are you a motivated young person between the Meet new people, impact your community, ages of 10 and 18, who woud like learn about local issues, get information about to make a difference in your AARP programs and discounts in addition to community? Join our Youth Council! volunteer opportunities. Join us on the first Volunteer hours look Thursday of each month, great on job, Honor from 12:30 p.m. till 2:30 p.m. Society, and College applications! Make at Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai Coram new friends, feel good Road, Mount Sinai, New York 11766. about yourself, and have Parking is free. fun! We meet on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00pm. Call For information, contact [email protected]. 585-1811. January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 11 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 12 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 13 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 14 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 15 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com SHORT WINTER SHORT WINTER JOKE JOKE What did the icy Arctic road say to the truck? Dear God, my prayer for 2020 is a FAT bank account and a THIN body. Please don't mix it "Want to go for a spin?" up like you did this year. JANUARY TRIVIA 8. The first day of the 21st Century began when? By Amelia Intravaia 9. Where did the first winter Olympic Games take place? 1. What “King” was born on January 8, 1935? 10. Who created the Red Cross? 2. What year did the first Burger King open in Miami? 11. When was Minister Martin Luther King Jr born? 3. Who was the first female Mayor of San Francisco? 12. When was he assassinated and where? 4. The Sign in CA known as “Hollywood” was originally called what? 13. What singer died in a plane crash in 1967 at the age of 26? 5. What is the January birthstone? 14. Who produced the movie “The Irishman”? 6. Name the January flower. 15. Name three of the famous Marx brothers. 7. The birth of 8 babies at one time is known as A Blessed and Happy New Year to All – what? God Bless America January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 16 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 17 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 18 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 19 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com FREE YOGA & MEDITATION FOR TEENS Sachem Community Youth Services provides a Yoga & Meditation Program for youth ages 13-17. Mondays 7:00-8:00PM. Held at 4949 Express Dr N. Ronkonkoma. The world is a stressful place. Begin your week right and learn to breathe and relax! Space is limited. Call 631-585-1811. January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 20 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 21 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 22 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 23 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com January 2020 To Advertise Call 631-224-9500 24 Say You Saw It In “Our Place” Ronkonkoma Visit our new web site at www.OurPlaceNews.com VETERANS-POLICE AND FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY On December 4th Troop 438 Bohemia had it's 4th Annual would also like to thank Raynor and D' Andrea Funeral Veterans-Police and First Responders Appreciation Day. Home for their donation. Veterans from the Arbors The event was held at the American Legion Hall in Assisted Living attended our event and had a great time. Bohemia. On this day we thanked the brave men and Entertainment was provided by Okey Dokey Karaoke, woman who keep us safe from harm. We also paid tribute Project 9 Line Comedy and our incredible Irish Step to those brave men and woman who gave the ultimate Dancers. To the parents and scouts of Troop 438 thank sacrifice for our country and communities.