(Chopped Broccoli, Zucchini, Kalamata Olives, Sundried Tomatoes & Mushrooms Sauteed w/ Garlic & Onions in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Then Topped with Mozzarella Cheese)
30. Angel Hair w/ Broccoli & Garlic
(Sauteed Broccoli Florets w/ Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
31. Fettuccine Alla Casalinga (Peas, Prosciutto & Sundried Tomatoes in a Pink Cream Sauce)
Chicken Bruschetta
(Golden Fried Chicken Cutlets Topped w/Diced Fresh Tomatoes & Red Onions Seasoned w/ Fresh Herbs & Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Chicken Spasso
(Lightly Battered Breast of Chicken, Cooked in a Light Wine Sauce w/ a Hint of Lemon and Butter, Topped wth Artichoke Hearts & Fire Roasted Peppers)
Chicken Alla Bella Malina
(Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Mushrooms & Spinach, in a Marsala Wine Sauce Covered with Mozzarella Cheese)
Chicken Francese
(Lightly Battered Chicken Breast, Cooked Till Golden Brown in a White Wine, Lemon & Butter Sauce)
Chicken Marsala
(With Mushrooms, Sauteed in a Marsala Wine Sauce)
Chicken Parmigiana
(Breaded Chicken Topped with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella)
Chicken Rollatini
(Rolled up with Prosciutto & Mozzarella, Sauteeed in Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms)
Chicken Putanesca
(Breast of Chicken Sauteed w/ Plum Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Onions, Italian Herbs & Capers with a Hint of White Wine & a Touch of Anchovies)
(Breast of Chicken w/ Eggplant & Prosciutto in the middle, in a Marsala Sauce Topped w/ Melted Mozzarella)
Chicken Alla Bella Maria
(Golden Fried Chicken Breast Topped w/ Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Balsamic Tomatoes, Red Onions, Italian Herbs and Spices)
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
Recipe Of The Week: Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Pecans can make any recipe better. Whether they add a nutritious crunch to oatmeal, star as the lead ingredient in pecan pie or give cookies that little something extra, pecans elevate the foods they touch. In this recipe “Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes” from “Simply Scratch” (Avery) by Laurie McNamara, honey-covered pecans are the crowning touch on sweet potatoes, helping to make this side dish one to remember at any special meal.
4 servings
2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2 teaspoons chili powder
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
2 tablespoons honey
3⁄4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2. Massage the olive oil onto the sweet potatoes and set them on a small baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until a knife glides through effortlessly. Let cool until safe to handle. Keep the oven on.
3. Halve the sweet potatoes horizontally and carefully scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl. Set the skins aside. Add the butter, maple syrup, chili powder, cinnamon, and 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt and use a potato masher to mash the filling until smooth.
4. In a small bowl, combine the honey, pecans, and a pinch of salt.
5. Place the skins side by side in a small baking dish. Spoon the filling in, dividing it evenly, and top with the honeyed pecans. Bake for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757
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The following is a listing of our upcoming events at the Moose Lodge,
Saturday, 03/08/2025:
“St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance” – Everyone is Irish for St. Patrick’s Day, so come
and wear your green at our annual Dinner Dance. Enjoy a traditional Corned Beef Dinner with all the fixing and Soda & Domestic Tap Beer included. There will be Irish Dancing, Music, Dancing, Karaoke, Raffles & 50/50. Advance Tickets are on sale now for $35, but also at the door for $40. The Doors open at 6:00 pm. For tickets or information, please
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contact either Douglas Madlon (631) 831-4195 or John Pike (631) 767-0788.
Friday, 03/14/2025: “Night At The Races” - Come And Enjoy An Exciting Evening At The Races With Your Friends. Doors Open at 6:30 pm, and Races Start at 7:00 pm. Cash Bar & Hot Dogs & Fixings for snacking are
Lutheran Bishop To Kick Off Lenten Season
Bishop Paul Egensteiner of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will visit Lindenhurst on Ash Wednesday, March 5, to offer an invitation to Lent during a 7:00 PM worship service at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 36 East John Street, Lindenhurst.
“We are honored to welcome Bishop Egensteiner to our
congregation,” said Rev. Marc Herbst, pastor of St. John’s. “The community is warmly invited to join us for worship, which will include the Imposition of Ashes, and to meet our Bishop.”
Bishop Egensteiner leads the Metropolitan New York Synod, which includes congregations across Long Island, New York City, and seven upstate New York counties.
available after 2nd Race. Admission is $15.00 per person, reserve a table (10 people) early and name a Horse! For Tickets and Information please contact Paul LaMartina (516) 650-8903.
Tuesday, 03/25/2025: “Family Pasta Night” - Enjoy an All You Can Eat Pasta Night with cook to order Pasta Station and Italian Cuisine Buffet. Admission is $15 per person, Children under 12 - Half Price. Cash Bar is also Available, also gluten-free and whole wheat pasta available upon request. So, call early for reservations, or for questions, please contact Bridget Ahlers (631) 834-4742.
Saturday, 03/29/2025: “Lindenhurst WOTM Chapter 690 - Chinese Auction Fundraiser” - Doors open at 6:00 pm with an Admission of $10 per person, which includes one entry
sheet of tickets. Additional ticket packages are available at a moderate cost. Raffles from XXL to SM, food will be available for purchase. Coffee and Tea will be included. For questions, please contact Linda Vanderhoof (631) 848-1846.
Saturday, 04/05/2025: “Country Night” – Enjoy an evening of County, music by Country DJ “Neil” and Line
Dancing lesson by “Sandy”. Tickets are available at the door at $ 15, dancing starts at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, 04/06/2025: “Family Brunch” – Featuring our “All You Can Eat Brunch and Egg / Omelet Station”. So come down and enjoy a relaxing and delicious brunch at the Lodge from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. So, Continued On 20
BISHOP PAUL EGENSTEINER
Garage Door Sale!
Garage Door Sale!
MARCH HAPPENINGS
WED., MARCH 5th
11:30AM-12:00PM
DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES
Pastor Claire Wu of the Farmingdale United Methodist Church will distribute ashes to anyone in the community regardless of faith or denomination in front of the church at 407 Main Street. All are welcome. Church service will be at 7:00PM, all are welcome there, too! Text Box: ASHES TO STAY. For more information, please call 631-884-0149.
THURS., MARCH 6th
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 7:00pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.
SAT., MARCH 8th
9:00AM- 4:00PM LONG ISLAND DECOY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ANTIQUE DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLES SHOW
IBEW UNION HALL #370 Vanderbilt/ Motor Parkway in Hauppauge.
Admission - $10.00. Children 12 & Under Get In Free. Parking Is Free! MAIN EXHIBIT: Wildfowler & Herter’s Factory Fowl of the 40s, 50s & 60s. Attendance or Vendor Information: Ben Sohm 516-776-4721, George Munkert 516-457-1636, Dick Richardson 631-475-4199. Tickets & Registration Available at www. lidecoycollectors.com
HOLIDAYS
9th - Daylight Savings Begins
17th - St. Patrick's Day
20th - Spring Begins
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
6:00PM CHEF COMPETITION
Cook your favorite entree or dessert or just taste and cast your vote. Admission $10. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information call 631-226-8690, gumc. lindy@gmail.com
SUN., MARCH 16th
1:00PM
WINTER CONCERT SERIES
Cambiata Cello Duo Paul Finkelstein & Suzanne Mueller
The New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites you to enjoy the comfort of fine classical music on Sunday afternoos at the Upper Carriage House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River. For more information, please call the Islip Arts Council at 631-888-3525. For information on the day of the concert, please call Bayard Cutting Arboretum at 631- 581-1002.
SAT., MARCH 22nd
5:00PM-8:00PM
ST PATRICK'S DAY DINNER & SHOW
First Presbyterian Church 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. $30.00 per person. Entertainment~ MulvahillLynch School of Irish Dancers. Full Traditional Irish Meal, Irish Soda Bread beverages & dessert, Raffle Baskets and a Door Prize! Call Priscilla for tickets and reservations 631-3794889. RSVP by March 15.
SUN., MARCH 23rd
11:00AM-5:00PM
ST JAMES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB
WINTER OPEN HOUSE
Located at the Mills Pond House in St James. Once again opening to the public with many new additions to the Layout There is a requested donation, Adults $2.00, Children .50. PLEASE NOTE: The St. James Model Railroad Club is not handicapped accessible. For further information call evenings 516-263-9607 or 631543-8732
THURS., MARCH 27th
6:30PM-9:30PM
MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER
The Seaford Historical Society will host a fundraiser, Music Bingo, at the museum. The event is $25 per person, which includes 2 bingo cards. There will be raffles, door prize and a 50/50. Coffee and water will be available. The museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Tickets can be purchased at their website seafordhistoricalsociety.org/ music-bingo. Seating is limited. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-783-8629
SUN., MARCH 30th
12:00PM-5:00PM
NORTH BABYLON LIONS CLUB
DART TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Sand City Brewery, 150 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. $39pp to play, includes cold foods and cash bar. $15pp to be a guest, includes cold foods and cash bar. Raffles, 50/50. Come join the fun and support one of their causes. For more info https://www.ourgroupline.org/ TheLionsClubofNorthBabylon/ or contact gail315@optonline.net
Lenten Season In The Orthodox Church (English Language Services)
We invite you to worship with us during Great Lent at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. The more ancient form of the liturgy, the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, is celebrated at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) every Lenten Sunday
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call early for reservations, or for questions, please contact Bridget Ahlers (631) 834-4742.
General Membership Meetings every 1st & 3rd Monday, starting at 8:00pm. We also have Dart’s Night every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Social Quarters. Events Tickets are available in our Social Quarters, or contact the Lodge at (631) 226-4364, or via email at Lodge1421@gmail.com
(from March 9 to April 6 this year). Each of the Sundays of Great Lent has its own special theme, which is reflected in the New Testament readings and hymns of that day, as well as the sermon. All services are conducted in English. A vegan coffee hour follows the Sunday Divine Liturgy
during Great Lent. Services are also streamed on https:// www.facebook.com/htocem. The full liturgical schedule for Great Lent can be found on the parish website’s calendar at www.htocem. org. For more information, contact us at 516-483-3649 or htocem@gmail.com.
Moose Corner
Our Main Hall is available for your Special events, Shower, Weddings, Birthdays, etc. Please contact Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203 for information.
All events are for members and qualified guests, and members must present their membership card upon entering the building. If you do not have your membership card, you must sign the guest book.
If you have any questions,
or would like additional information, please contact the Lodge at (631) 226-4364, via email at Lodge1421@ gmail.com
For all events and our calendar, please visit our website at www. MooseLodge1421.com
Thank you for supporting our Community, Mooseheart, Moosehaven & our Lodge. LIKE us on Facebook –LOOM1421 (The Official Lodge Page)
7 Activities To Commemorate The
The beginning of spring is cause for celebration. In many areas of the world, the start of spring marks the end of cold temperatures and hours spent indoors, a shift in conditions that is welcomed by millions each year.
Spring is a time of rebirth when flowers and trees bloom anew and animals bear new young. Spring is an exciting and busy time, and one that people can commemorate in many unique ways. Here are seven ideas to usher in spring this March.
1. Fill a home or business with flowers. Collect some early tulip or daffodil blooms and place them around the house. Offer bouquets of dandelions to children or weave them into flower crowns.
2. Spend time in nature. It’s time to get outside, and
there is no better time to do so than the beginning of spring. Soak up the sun and temperate climate, which can be good for your physical and mental well-being.
3. Visit a loved one. Bring some sunshine to an elderly relative by visiting with him or her. Take a stroll outside or sit on a bench and enjoy a picnic.
4. Prepare the garden by cleaning out weeds and tilling the soil. Some early spring preparation ensures everything will be ready when planting time arrives.
5. Prepare an outdoor feast. Whether it’s a picnic or a barbecue, serve up a warm-weather feast with salads, sandwiches and other dishes that are normally served outdoors.
6. Sow some seeds.
Spring Equinox
Encourage each member of your household to pick a favorite plant or flower and sow it in celebration of the first day of spring.
It’s possible to make a special spring garden with perennials that will bloom each year.
7. Make spring-related
crafts. Colorful wreaths, centerpieces and garlands can bring some of the natural wonders of spring indoors.
The first day of spring is an opportunity to enjoy what makes the season so special. Celebrate the new season with plenty of creative ideas.
Legislator Donnelly And Office For The Aging Announce Babylon And Huntington Winter Senior Advocate Schedules
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 2025 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance
and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This winter, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park:
Friday, March 21, 9 – 11 am
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, March 19, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, March 5, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday March 12, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday,
March 25, 12 – 3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday March 27, 10 am – 12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, March 12, 10 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 &
6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, March 27, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or
directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 8538200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff against
TULIO CABAL A/K/A TULIO E. CABAL, et al Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 15, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Premises known as 412 37th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0103 Sec 001.00 Block 03.00 Lot 049.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County
of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $457,646.70 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 004958/2014.
The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Referee will only accept certified funds, made payable to the referee.
Michael Clancy, Esq., Referee File # 3000-000902
LIND N & S - 1555 - 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/5/25
Health Screenings
Health screenings are a vital component of preventative health care. Specific screenings for older adults can help them stay healthy. Healthline and WebMD recommend older adults schedule these routine tests. The frequency of the screenings may depend on individuals’ health histories, so each test should be discussed with a physician during adults’ annual checkups.
· Blood pressure check
· Blood test to check cholesterol and triglyceride levels
· Colorectal cancer exam starting at age 50
· Weight screening to check for gains or losses
Prostate cancer screening for men age 70 and older
· Breast exam and mammogram for women, starting at age 40
· Pap smear and HPV tests at recommended intervals advised by a doctor
· Hearing test
· Osteoporosis test
Shingles and pneumococcal vaccines
· Eye exam
· Periodontal exam yearly
Fax resume to: (631) 6613248 Email:
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Road To Safety
5 Tips That Could Save Your Life On The Road
(NAPSI)—The next time you’re commuting to work, taking the family on a road trip, or even just learning to drive, chances are you’ll be sharing the road with large trucks; fortunately, there are safe ways to do so.
Sharing the road means also sharing the responsibility to drive in a way that keeps everyone safe. Poor driving habits or driving while distracted puts everyday drivers, truckers and others such as highway maintenance workers at risk.
So how to coexist safely?
Try These Tips
Tip 1: If you can’t see the truck driver, they can’t see you. Can’t spot the truck driver in their side mirror? This means you’re following too closely in the truck’s blindspot and need much more space. Keep a safe distance (the length of half a football field) between your car and a truck.
Tip 2: Be patient. Many trucks have a speed limiter that prevents them from traveling more than 65 miles per hour. Tailgating won’t make a truck driver go any faster and instead puts you both in dangerous positions. This tip also applies to trucks making turns or backing up. Many cars try to squeeze past or around a truck when the truck driver needs only a few seconds to complete a maneuver. The truck isn’t leaving a lane or space open for other drivers— it’s leaving room for the back
trailer to follow. Why risk injury or damage to your vehicle when it only takes a few seconds for a truck to clear the intersection or enter a loading dock?
“I’ve had incidents where I was backing into a loading dock and a car drove down into the dock and out again just to get around me,” says Tom Blad, hardware technician at Trimble and former truck driver. “Simply because I was going to block their path for three or four seconds.”
Tip 3: Spend as little time driving beside a truck as possible. Traveling alongside or pacing a truck can be very dangerous due to the risk of a tire blowout—either the truck’s tire or your own. In fact, the NHTSA tracked more than 550 fatalities in 2022 from tire-related accidents. A single semi-truck tire weighs 500 pounds—certainly not an object you’d want hitting your car. If your own tire blows out, your vehicle may end up under the truck next to you.
“Lingering next to a truck creates a dangerous situation where you may be sideswiped by the truck if it swerves or attempts to change lanes,” explains Gary Falldin, senior director of industry solutions at Trimble and the Minnesota Trucking Association’s 2016 Safety Professional of the Year. “Move at a safe and steady speed until you’re far enough past the truck to change lanes.”
Tip 4: Stay out of the “no
zones.” Due to their large size and height, trucks have four significant blind spots around the truck: in front, behind, and along both sides.
When passing a truck, don’t immediately return into the lane in front of a truck. Make sure you can see the full truck—from its tires on the road to the tip of its roof—in your rear-view mirror first.
Many drivers don’t know that the right side of a truck is more dangerous than the left. With the steering wheel positioned on the left, the truck driver has less visibility over the hood and into the right lane. Remember to always pass trucks on the left (as long as it’s safe to do so).
Tip 5: Avoid the back of trucks. One of a truck’s most perilous “no zones” is located behind the trailer. While it’s not smart to tailgate or zip
Presiding Officer McCaffrey
into gaps behind trucks on the go, this rule also applies when a truck is reversing on or off the road. Keep this in mind when driving and walking through parking lots or other roads.
“I can’t tell you how many times cars have tried to zip around behind me— it’s extremely dangerous,” says Matt Carter, Certified Transportation Professional, a Trimble sales engineering manager who also works as a hazardous material driver on weekends. “Just try to avoid the rear of a semi-truck altogether.”
Learn More
For additional tips, check out the Sharing the Road Program from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. For information on Trimble, visit https://transportation. trimble.com.
And Deputy Mayor
Renna Host Emergency Preparedness Seminar
The presentation, held at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library, was conducted by Michael Clahane of the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management, and included over an hour of preparedness tips, safety information, and details on ways for residents to keep safe during a myriad of emergencies. Dozens of attendees received an education on the role of the Office of Emergency Management and the
Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, as well as an abundance of safety tips, information, and insight on County resources for disaster preparedness and response.
Presiding Officer McCaffrey addressed the residents gathered for the seminar: “The most important job of local government is to keep our residents safe, and it is through classes like these that we show the importance
of being prepared. I thank the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management for their efforts in keeping us safe!”
Deputy Mayor Renna would add: “Lindenhurst is no stranger to severe weather events, and from Sandy to snowfall we have seen it all. I commend our residents who took part in this training to better equip themselves in the event of an emergency and thank all those who answer
the call to serve others when disaster strikes.”
Interested in learning more? Start with making a “go bag” stocked with all the essentials —including food, water, flashlights, batteries, and extra blankets! Stay ahead of dangerous weather by signing up for Suffolk Alerts to receive real-time emergency updates - Text “SuffolkAlerts” to 67283 to sign up!
Making The Most Of A Spring Reset
By JoAnn Cilla
In 2025, more people are prioritizing purposeful living, making this spring season ideal for introducing the changes you want to see in your life. A good spring reset can include setting new goals, strengthening important relationships, and exploring a few creative outlets. I did some research and found four ways to begin your journey toward a more vibrant year and mindset starting this month!
Try Something New Outdoors: This month, consider planting a simple raised herb garden. It will add beauty to your backyard, and you get to reap what you see. Clear away winter debris, loosen the soil, and choose hardy, native plants that thrive in your region for a truly flourishing and ecoconscious yard.
Reboot Your Fitness
Routine: Warmer days encourage us to move more, ** but if you don’t have a regular exercise routine, consider a gentle
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approach. ** Start with daily morning stretches or short walks to awaken your muscles. Gradually incorporate activities like biking or yoga outdoors. Prioritizing restful sleep and balanced meals will also promote better energy and overall well-being.
Refresh Your Professional Goals: Whether you want a new job or want to learn more about AI, March is a great month to work on your business goals. Small changes—like introducing ergonomic tools or rearranging furniture—can spark motivation and lead to increased productivity and
fulfillment. If it is a new job you want, be prepared for a much tougher job market. Remote work has increased the number of job candidates tenfold, and it’s easier than ever to apply for jobs online. In the past, when job openings attracted dozens of résumés, today recruiters are getting hundreds and thousands of them.
Elevate Your Living Space: If you’re staying put in 2025 or aiming to list your home, freshening up interior details is a must. Easily add a new coat of paint, swap out heavy drapes for breezy curtains, and incorporate statement lighting. A little organization, such as storage bins or labeled cabinets, makes daily routines easier. Simple upgrades give your home an uplifting atmosphere, ready to greet friends, neighbors, and sunny skies.
Welcome Spring! Who’s excited to start their projects?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Bereavement Support Group
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, OLPH Church in Lindenhurst has a support group to help you through your loss.
The group starts on Saturdays May 3- June 28, 2025 from 11:30-1:00pm.
The group is a 9 week commitment and registration is required.
If interested, contact OLPH rectory at 631-2267725 ext 200.
OLPH Church is located 210 South Wellwood Ave in Lindenhurst, NY 11757.
Reading Is A Beloved Pastime
Reading is a beloved pastime that can positively affect cognitive health and even help to reduce stress. Though those benefits are largely associated with adults, reading can be equally beneficial to children, even those who have yet to learn how to read. According to the Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, infants pick up on language earlier than researchers once realized, and hearing language is important as their brains prepare them to speak. Reading also supports word
learning and preliteracy skills in older children. The ECLKC notes that when adults read to children, they typically speak words they would not otherwise use in typical discourse. That helps children expand their vocabularies, even before they learn to read on their own.
4 Interesting Facts About The Month Of March
March marks a turning point for many people each year. Perhaps because winter winds down and officially ends in midMarch, the month is easy to characterize as a turning point toward spring and all that entails, including warmer weather and additional hours of daylight. The vernal equinox is one of many interesting facts about the third month of the year.
1. March might mark the official return of spring, but the inspiration for its name is far less serene. According to Almanac. com, March is named for Mars, the Roman
god of war. That might not jibe with modern impressions of March, but it makes sense from a historical perspective. That’s because military campaigns were once routinely suspended during the cold winter months. Upon the return of spring and the more favorable conditions it produced, military campaigns would start up again, thus making March an aptly named month.
2. Though presidential inaugurations in the United States are now held in January, that wasn’t always the case.
In fact, March 4 was the official Inauguration Day until 1933, when the Twentieth Amendment was ratified and inaugurations were officially moved to January. Even George Washington, the first man to serve as President of the United States of America, was initially slated to be inaugurated on March 4. However, the Library of Congress notes that electoral ballots could not be counted as quickly as Congress anticipated, so the first inauguration was delayed until April 30,
Avian Vagrancy: The Sport And Science Of Rare Birds
On Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 PM at the Freeport Memorial Library, Shai Mitra will discuss rare birds, which are found far beyond their expected geographic limits. They have fascinated people for centuries. Long viewed as mere sport, the finding and documenting of these birds is providing a rapidly growing data base, giving insight into important scientific questions.
Shai has studied birds for more than 40 years. He is currently an assistant professor of biology at the College of Staten Island with research interests in avian ecology, evolution, and conservation. He is also editor of The Kingbird, the quarterly publication of New York State Ornithological Society and is involved in the compiling of bird records in Long Island,
New York City and Rhode Island.
This South Shore Audubon Society Meeting is open to the public.
For more info on the program or to contact South Shore Audubon Society, go to www. ssaudubon.org.
The Freeport Memorial Library, is located at 144 W. Merrick Road (at S. Ocean Avenue).
1789. President Franklin D. Roosevelt holds the distinction of being the first American president to be inaugurated in January after he was sworn in on January 20, 1937.
3. March hosts one of the most beloved holidays across the globe, even though the day commemorates the patron saint of a small country in western Europe. St. Patrick is the primary patron saint of Ireland, a small island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean with a population of roughly seven million people.
Despite that, World Population Review reports that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more than 200 countries each year on March 17. The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is world-renowned, but the holiday is celebrated in other countries one might not immediately associate with Ireland and St. Patrick, such as Singapore, Russia and Japan.
4. College sports fans anxiously anticipate the arrival of March each year. That’s because the month marks the return of March Madness,
a college basketball tradition that annually draws millions of fans to watch and/or attend games in the weeks long single-elimination NCAA Tournament that culminates with the national championship game. The origins of the phrase “March Madness” are not precisely known, though many historians trace the phrase to high school basketball in Indiana in the 1930s. Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger is credited with associating the term with the NCAA Tournament in the 1980s.
