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Village of East Hills Senior Activities Committee July 2018 PRESORTED 209 Harbor Hill Road FIRST CLASS East Hills, NY 11576 Newsletter U.S. POSTAGE (516) 621-2796 PAID [email protected] Our thanks the Mayor and the Village Trustees for ROSLYN, NY their Sponsorship of our Newsletter and for being so PERMIT NO.4 Stanley Stern, Chairperson supportive of the Senior Activities Committee (SAC) Irving Chernofsky Rhoda Helman Barbara Klein Joan Perilla Eileen Reed A VERY SPECIAL EVENT THURSDAY, JULY 12th - 5:30 pm At the Park gRille MEET BILL PRESS, formerly of CNN Crossfire; hear him talk, get a free autographed book; and enjoy free food and drinks! Thanks to our own Bill Burton, Village Attorney, we have the opportunity to meet his personal friend William H. Press and hear him speak about his new autobiography, From the Left. This book tells the story of Mr. Press’ gradual move from the conservative right to the liberal left; from Sacramento, CA talk show host to Washington, D.C. and CNN’s cable TV show Crossfire. Mr. Press will be at the Park Grille on Thursday, July 12th at 5:30 PM. This event is being sponsored by Bill Burton, who has purchased the books for us and is paying for the reception for 75 Village members. The first 75 residents to register for this event will be treated to soft drinks, hors d’oeuvres and an autographed copy of From the Left. Be sure to register by July 5th to reserve your book and place at the Grille. THANK YOU, BILL BURTON! There is no charge for this event THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN FOR FUN AND EXERCISE! Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11 AM Get in the swim – and have some fun! No – we’re not giving swimming lessons, but we are offering a series of wonderful exercises in the pool! Our instructor is a certified lifeguard, who will lead us in stimulating water exercises that will strengthen muscle tone and help us improve our stamina, using the resistance of water. Exercises are fun and not at all strenuous; everyone will have a wonderful time. Just bring your bathing suit and towel and get ready for fun and laughter. Please note: this series consists of two classes per week for 8 weeks and is for East Hills resident adults only. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10AM to 11AM beginning Monday, June 25th. A standard release form is required to be signed at the first session. The cost of the entire series is $75 Limited to East Hills Residents only. Special july event “pool party” at the east hills pool— Wednesday july 25th 11 AM—4 PM On Wednesday, July 25th, from 11AM to 4PM (Rain Date: July 26th), the Senior Activities Committee is pleased to sponsor a “Pool Party”. All age groups are invited to enjoy a day of Cards, Mah Jongg (please bring your own set), Canasta, Bridge, Poker, Pinochle or even Monopoly. The Pool Party Package includes a reserved table for your game, and Lunch at the Park Grille. (Entrees, beverage, dessert, tax and tip included). Reservations are required and tables are extremely limited. To help us organize the tables, please include a list of all of the players in your game with your reservation, even if you are only paying for yourself. (See coupon on back) Cost of Pool Party Package: $20 per person SAC BOOK CLUB 7-9 Pm In the Village Lounge Tuesday Tuesday August 28th July 31st LOVE and OTHER Eleanor Oliphant CONSOLATION is completely fine PRIZES By GAIL HONEYMAN by JAMIE FORD FUNNY GIRL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22nd 12:00 Noon WESTBURY MANOR – lunch & show Funny Girl, the musical, opened on Broadway in 1964 with a book by Isobel Lennart, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Bob Merrill. The show ran for four years. Funny Girl the movie was released in 1968, starring Barbra Streisand as the vibrant and beautiful young Fanny Brice who starts out as a bit player in the NYC Vaudeville stage but works her way up to stardom on Broadway. Fanny Brice was valued for her vocal and comedic talents by the renowned theatre impresario Florenz Ziegfeld. Fanny thrives in the theatre but her relationship with her suave, imprisoned husband, Nick Arnstein is another story. Meet us on August 22 at the Westbury Manor for lunch and the live musical production of Funny Girl, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions. They are a Long Island based professional touring company, founded in 1983 by Executive Producer, Kevin F. Harrington. They mount fully-staged musicals and comedies. A great way to lunch and enjoy a show! Tickets are extremely limited, so don’t hesitate! Cost for lunch and show: $40 Residents/$46 Non-residents Resorts World—Catskills Thursday, September 27th Bus Leaves Village Hall at 9 AM Don’t miss your chance to visit the brand new Resorts World Catskills Casino! Our private bus will deliver us to the newest destination in the Catskills, on the former grounds of the old Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake. Resorts offers an unmatched experience in excitement, entertainment, and luxury. The 100,000 square feet of Las Vegas style gaming includes 2,150 cutting-edge slot machines, over 150 live table games and a poker room. In addition there are ten exclusive bar and restaurant experiences, so you can eat on your own at any number of fine spots. Join in the fun! Be one of the first to experience this new Casino in the heart of the famous Catskills. Currently, a $10 promotional package of slot play will be included by the casino. Cost for Private Bus $35 Residents/$40 Non-residents “BRUNCH WITH THE BEATLES!” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21st 11 AM Even after fifty years, there is still something magical about the music of the Beatles. In just ten years they produced some of the most- recognized, most-covered, and most beautiful rock music ever written. Join us as SAC presents the Penny Lane Beatles Tribute Band, who have created the legacy of The Beatles, note-for-note! We will hear a selection of Beatles hits from all of their periods. They are so great that you will find yourself cheering for more. Don’t miss this wonderful trip down memory lane (or should we say Penny Lane!). Delicious brunch with entertainment provided by “The Beatles” $25 Residents/$30 Non-residents AN EVENING WITH “HAMILTON” THE MUSICAL Thursday, November 15th—7 PM In the Village Theater Revisit the incredible Tony-winning hit “Hamilton”! John Kenrick, professor of Musical Theatre at NYU will present a multimedia experience with photos, performance videos and fascinating insight into the creation of “Hamilton”, the ground-breaking musical. John combines a passion for the Broadway stage with in-depth knowledge of the subject, the writer and performers that create a total theatre experience. Join us for a memorable evening with this author, performer and theatre lover. Refreshments will be served. $5 Residents/$10 Non-residents Enclose check made payable to: SAC, Village of East Hills Send Check to: Senior Activities Committee / Box 18 Number of Amount 209 Harbor Hill Road / East Hills, NY 11576 people enclosed Meet Bill Press — Reception & Book Signing —Thursday, July 12th No charge—Registration strongly advised Water Exercise Classes-Mondays & Wednesdays-1st class June 25th ($75 for entire series. East Hills Resident Adults Only) Pool Party—Wednesday, July 25th ($20 for each participant) Please give us the names of the members of your party, even if only paying for yourself. See NOTE below “Funny Girl” & Lunch at Westbury Manor—Wednesday, August 22nd ($40 Residents/$46 Non-residents) Resorts World Catskills Casino—Thursday, September 27th ($35 Residents/$40 Non-residents) Brunch with the Beatles—Sunday, October 21st ($25 Residents/$30 Non-residents) John Kenrick presents “Hamilton”— Thursday, November 15th ($5 Residents/$10 Non-residents) Contacting the Senior Activities Committee Contacting the SAC committee has never been easier. We have an e-mail address: [email protected], and we have a telephone number: (516) 621-2796. The SAC will respond to your inquires as soon as possible. This contact information is in addition to our mailing address, seen at the top of this coupon. Name:___________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number:_____________________E-mail:_______________________________________ Reservations will not be accepted without a telephone number NOTE: If you are bringing guests to any event, please attach a separate sheet with their names and contact numbers. NO REFUNDS ON PREPAID ITEMS .