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Imbroto Announces Toddler Sports Program For Winter 2025
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Louis Imbroto announced that the Toddler Sports Program will return this winter, beginning February 11th. This 6-week program
offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4.
“The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals
of sports in a fun and social environment,” said Councilman Imbroto. “This program is sure to be a hit with children and parents alike, as youngsters are given the opportunity to learn the basics of various different sports such as tee-ball, flag football and more along with children their own age.”
place ONLINE through the Parks Portal available at oysterbaytown.com/ portal on January 7th at 9:00 am. Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.
The Toddler Sports Program begins February 11th and is 6 weeks in duration. Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on: Tuesdays at 10am or 11am at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville; and Thursdays at 10am or 11am at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville.
Registration will take
Each class is approximately 50 minutes. The cost of the program is $75 per child who is a Town resident, and $90 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. The child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. The child MUST be 3 years old by the start of the program.
The Toddler Sports Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.
Life Insurance: Because Your Family Deserves More Than Just “Thoughts and Prayers” Alone.
Let’s face it—thinking about life insurance isn’t exactly on your “fun things to do” list. You might even think it’s for people with big wallets, bigger houses, and nothing better to do. But here’s the deal: life insurance is surprisingly affordable, ridiculously easy to get, and possibly the most selfless thing you’ll ever do (besides sharing your Netflix password). Peace of Mind is Priceless: Okay, it’s not priceless, but it’s shockingly affordable for the kind of security it offers.
Why Bother with Life Insurance?
We get it—you’re busy, don’t have the money, and not planning to kick the bucket anytime soon. But life insurance isn’t about you. It’s about the people who depend on you. Here’s why you should care:
1. Your Family Deserves a Break
If you’re not around, who’s going to cover the rent, pay the bills, or keep the fridge full? Life insurance steps in to keep your loved ones from Googling, “How to live off ramen noodles forever.”
2. Debt Doesn’t Die With You
Fun fact: your mortgage, car loan, and credit card debt don’t vanish when you do. A life insurance policy makes sure your family doesn’t get stuck with your IOUs.
3. It’s the Adulting Thing to Do
Let’s be real—none of us like to adult, but we do it anyway because, well, life. Getting life insurance is like wearing
a seatbelt—it’s not glamorous, but it could save the day.
4. Funerals Ain’t Cheap
The average funeral costs more than a decent used car. Don’t make your family crowdfund your final goodbye. With life insurance, they can mourn you without stressing over the bill.
5. Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess
Want to be remembered as the one who thought ahead? Life insurance can help your kids get to college, pay for their first car, or at least think fondly of you when they don’t inherit your unpaid bills.
It’s Cheaper and Easier Than You Think
Life insurance has an undeserved reputation for being expensive and complicated. Spoiler alert: it’s neither.
• Pocket Change Premiums: If you can afford coffee, you can probably afford life insurance. Some policies cost less than $20 a month—that’s cheaper than
your streaming subscriptions combined.
• No Hassle Required: These days, you can get life insurance with just a few clicks or a quick chat with your agent. No endless forms, no waiting weeks for approval, and no scary needles if you choose a no-exam policy.
• Peace of Mind is Priceless: Okay, it’s not priceless, but it’s shockingly affordable for the kind of security it offers.
Act Now—Your Future Self Will Thank You
Here’s the thing: life insurance only gets more expensive the longer you wait. So why not lock in a rate while you’re still (relatively) young and/or healthy? Think of it as your “get-out-ofhaunting-your-family-for-leaving-thembroke” card.
At the end of the day, life insurance isn’t about you—it’s about giving your loved ones a safety net so they can grieve you in peace, not in pieces. If that’s not the ultimate mic drop move, what is?
JANUARY HAPPENINGS
THRU THURS. JAN. 2nd
10:00AM-3:00PM
CHRISTMAS HOUSE
LONG ISLAND
If you are looking for an exciting and fun, indoor family holiday attraction, Christmas House Long Island is now open daily at the Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway in Hicksville. This unique 45+ minute walk-through features interactive and imaginative experiences that will delight people of all ages! For more information, please call 516-878-0273
THRU SAT. JAN. 4th
12:00 PM 1:30 PM
MAGIC OF LIGHTS
Jones Beach State Park. 1 Ocean Parkway in Wantagh. Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience, which features holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience this all from the comfort of your own car! One carload, one price. For dates, times, and ticket availability, visit magicoflights.com.
SAT. JAN. 4th
12:00PM-1:30PM
FOREST BATHING WALK
Start the new year with a Forest Bathing Walk with one of Sweetbriar’s nature educators and forest therapy guide, Linda Lombardo. Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in a forest or other natural environment. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown.
HOLIDAYS
1st - New Years Day
20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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MON. JAN. 6th
7:30PM
BABYLON CHORALE AUDITIONS
The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus. All voice parts are welcomed. For further information, visit www.babylonchorale.org or email info@babylonchorale.org
THURS. JAN. 9th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd., in Amityville (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.
SAT. JAN. 11th
8:45AM-10:30AM
POLAR PLUNGEFreezin for a Reason
Get ready to take the plunge for an amazing cause! Join us for the Town of Huntington 2025 Polar Plunge and show your support for the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics! Location: Crab Meadow Beach in Northport. This event is about more than just a chilly dip, it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate and empower these remarkable athletes. Let’s make a difference together. For more details and to register, visit: www.polarplungeny.org/ Huntington
SUN. JAN. 12th
11:00AM-2:00PM
2025 NYS PARKS
WINTER RUN SERIES
at Heckscher State Park, East IslipField #2. Absolutely No: Baby Joggers, Rollerbladers, Skaters, Bikers or Pets Are Permitted! For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
SAT. JAN. 18th
4:00PM-7:00PM
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street in Farmingdale, invites the community to their Family Game Night. Come have fun with Duck Races, Cornhole Games, Board Games, Life-Size Jenga, Connect Four, food and much more! Please RSVP to office@armingdaleumc.org.
SAT. JAN. 25th
8:45AM-12:00PM
8:45AM 5K Start
9:00AM Half Marathon & Marathon Start
ICEBREAKER MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K
at Eisenhower Park Field 2 Rain or Shine. Certified course and a Boston Qualifier! The course is a looped course and great for spectating. The course is fully stocked with water and nutrition stops. The course is on park paths and fully closed roads. For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
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External Diploma Program
The National External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their
experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. NEDP, is a competency based program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for NEDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who fare better without the structure of tests. This program is an alternative to other programs.
Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor. Call 667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.
Plainedge School District Proudly Presents
Farmingdale State College Men’s Lacrosse Team
Deliver Holiday Presents To People’s Arc Of Suffolk School For Kids College Athletes Donate Gifts To Support Intellecturally Disabled
Community
On Long Island
It was a day of smiles and joy at the People’s Arc of Suffolk in Bohemia as athletes from the Farmingdale State College Men’s Lacrosse Team delivered holiday presents to kids with developmental and intellectual disabilities at the Saul and Elaine Seiff Educare Center. Photo courtesy of People’s Arc of Suffolk
It was a day of smiles and joy at the People’s Arc of Suffolk in Bohemia today as athletes from the Farmingdale State College Men’s Lacrosse Team delivered holiday presents to kids with developmental and intellectual disabilities at the Saul and Elaine Seiff Educare Center.
The annual delivery brought dozens of wrapped toys and games to
kids from preschool to age 21 who are enrolled in the program. The gifts were distributed by Santa Claus with help from the men’s lacrosse team, who served as “elves” for the event.
This is the 11th year the FSC Men’s Lacrosse Team has mounted its present donation at People’s Arc.
“This is something the guys may not understand right now what they are doing, but ten years from
now they will look back and see they were part of something special,” said Sean Chamberlain, Head Coach of the FSC Men’s Lacrosse Team. “You just see it in the kids’ eyes, and we understand how much more we should be doing in the community.”
People’s Arc of Suffolk is committed to enriching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
by providing services and opportunities that foster growth, inclusion, and well-being. The Saul & Elaine Seiff Educare Center at the People’s Arc of Suffolk serves children ages 3 – 21 years of age who have a range of intellectual and developmental needs, as well as those who are medically fragile.
“For a student that doesn’t always show
Why Make Resolutions?
emotion to run to Santa or to one of the lacrosse players, it’s very emotional,” said Dana Schillinger, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at the Saul and Elaine Seiff Educare Center. “It will make you cry.”
About
People’s Arc of Suffolk
People’s Arc of Suffolk is a not-for-profit organization which provides programs and
services to children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities on Long Island. Currently more than 2,500 people receive educational, vocational, residential and employment services through forty-two facilities across the county. Follow People’s Arc of Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
The dawn of a new year is a time when many people take inventory of the previous 12 months and begin thinking about ways they can improve their lives in the coming year. Such looking ahead can provide inspiration and motivation.
Resolving to make changes at the beginning of a new year is a tradition for many people. Even when people veer off course from
their resolutions, many pick themselves up, dust themselves off and try again year after year.
The custom of making resolutions is celebrated in many areas of the world. But how did the custom begin?
History.com states that the origins of New Year’s resolutions can be traced to the ancient Babylonians, who purportedly made
promises to the gods to earn good favor for the coming year. These resolutions were personal promises of growth and redemption and were made in conjunction with the start of a new year which, at the time, began in mid-March and not January.
Common resolutions revolved around getting out of debt or returning borrowed items. The
Babylonians tried to fulfill these resolutions so that the pagan gods would bestow favor on them, including a rich harvest, for the coming year.
The Romans were the first to change the calendar to have the new year begin on January 1. January was named for the Roman god Janus, who had dual faces. Romans believed that Janus could not only look back
into the previous year, but also look forward to the next one. So Romans made promises to Janus to do good deeds in the months to come and learn from past mistakes.
Early Christians also embraced resolutions as chances to repent and redeem themselves through positive actions. Although there are still some religious ties to
resolutions, New Year’s resolutions are still largely practiced today. And unlike making promises to God or pagan gods, resolutions are now most often personal promises focusing on selfimprovement.
The largest percentage of resolutions made today, according to Statistics Brain, involve selfimprovement or educationrelated goals.
7 Ways To Organize And Store Holiday Decorations
Decorating a home for the holidays is quite popular. A survey from the National Retail Federation found that 53 percent of respondents said they were planning to decorate their home or yard.
Lombardo Homes polled 1,000 Americans and 94 percent said they celebrate Christmas in at least some way, and 84 percent said they decorate. With so many avid holiday decorators, individuals will need to find ways to organize and store their seasonal items.
Holiday decor comes in many different sizes — from the smallest tree ornaments to illuminated statues for the yard or inflatable items. Figuring out a storage plan can take a little effort. These seven tips can help.
1. Purchase clear, similarly sized storage bins and shelving racks, hanging them where you plan to keep the decorations. Most people prefer an out-of-the-way spot, such as in the garage, attic or
basement. Label each bin by holiday and put the bins in chronological order to make finding items more convenient. Uniform bin sizes make it easier to stack and store.
2. Store smaller items inside larger decor items. Decorative baskets or wrapped boxes brought out for Christmas or Chanukah are ideal places to keep smaller tchotchkes like ceramics, dreidels, candlestick holders, or mantel hooks. Delicate items can be tucked into Christmas stockings or wrapped and stored in a fluffy tree skirt.
3. Label everything so you will not need to dig through boxes or bins to know what is inside. This might be a good year to ask for a label maker for the holidays!
4. Use overhead or wall storage for holiday decor. Overhead spaces in the garage or basement walls can be good spaces to
keep holiday decorations. Always keep bins and boxes off the floor so they are not vulnerable to damage related to leaks or floods.
5. Garment bags can protect larger decorations, such as wreaths, artificial trees or signs. If you have a large number of mechanical, illuminated or inflatable lawn ornaments, consider investing in a small shed where these items can be safely kept. Wrap the extension cords and any bracing stakes or strings used with the decorations so it’s easy to find.
6. Utilize pieces of cardboard as well as toilet paper or paper towel tubes to keep lights and wires tidy. Tuck cords into the toilet paper tubes, and wrap lights around the cardboard to avoid tangles.
7. Each year, take inventory of your decoration collection and toss out anything that is damaged or has seen better days.
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Youth Girls Ice Hockey Clinic Coming January 4th
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola is excited to announce the Town’s upcoming Youth Girls Hockey Clinic, scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center. The clinic, running from 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM, is open to girls between the ages of 6 and 16.
This special event provides an excellent opportunity for young athletes to experience the excitement of ice hockey in a supportive and encouraging environment. No prior hockey experience is required, though basic skating skills are necessary. Participants will receive handson instruction and leave with a complimentary TOBAY hockey jersey.
“All young girls in our community, whether new to hockey or looking to sharpen their skills, are invited to lace up their skates and join us for this fantastic clinic,” said Councilman Labriola. “This is a great chance to foster a love for hockey, develop teamwork, and have some fun on the ice.”
Important Details:
All participants must wear standard hockey gear.
Equipment will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
For additional information, please contact the Department of Parks at (516) 433-7465 x8230or register today at www. oysterbaytown.com/portal.
New Pickleball Courts Open
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino officially opened new pickleball courts for play at the SyossetWoodbury Community Park in Woodbury. Due to popular demand, the Town constructed new pickleball courts for local residents.
“Pickleball is a fun sport for all ages that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It’s become
incredibly popular in our Town, with seniors and families playing daily at our existing courts,” said Supervisor Saladino.
“These new courts will be a welcome addition to the community, so grab your sneakers and paddle, and get ready to play one of the world’s fastest growing sports at the new courts in in Oyster Bay.”
Pickleball has quickly become one of the fastest-
growing sports in the nation, and the Town of Oyster Bay is proud to lead the way in creating opportunities for residents to enjoy this exciting game. Town courts are now open in Bayville, Bethpage, Massapequa, Oyster Bay, Sea Cliff and Woodbury. Plans are currently being developed to construct additional courts in Farmingdale and Massapequa in 2025.
Councilman Hand Announces Winter 2025 Toddler Arts & Crafts Program
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand announced that the popular Toddler Arts & Crafts Program will be offered again this winter, beginning on February 11th. This 6-week program offers classes at the Town’s Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage and at the Hicksville Athletic Center, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.
“The Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is a wonderful way to help support your toddler’s development through nurturing their artistic expression,” said Councilman Hand. “Classes will certainly fill up quickly as this program offers children an opportunity to meet others their age and explore their creativity. Highlights of the program include holiday crafts and ceramics.”
The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program begins February 11th and is 6 weeks in duration. Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on: Tuesdays at 10:00 am for two-year-olds, and 11:00 am for three-and-four-year-olds at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville; Wednesdays at 10:00 am for two-year-olds, and 11:00 am for three-and-fouryear-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage; Thursdays at 10:00 am for two-year-olds, and 11:00 am for three-and-fouryear-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage.
The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.
Registration will take place ONLINE through the Parks Portal available at oysterbaytown.com/ portal on January 7th at 9:00 am. Space is limitedfirst come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity. Each class is approximately 45 minutes. The cost of the program is $35 per child who is a Town resident, and $45 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. The child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. A smock and supplies will be provided with enrollment.
