DECEMBER Cultural Events
Around Town
BY JUNE ROCHEDIEU
Steinberg Museum of Art
(Located in the B Schwartz
Library on the CW Post Campus;
only 20 minutes from NST at 720
Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY
11548; Parking close by)
LIU.edu/museum
(516) 299-4073
There is no charge for this exhibit
and tour.
Newly renovated gallery. Exhibits range from antiquities to cutting edge
Contemporary art. More than 4,000 objects collected over a period of 45
years. In the permanent collection: African sculptures and textiles, Chinese
paintings and sculptures, Pre-Columbian Art and Textiles, including
ceramic, feather, stone and wood. Contemporary Art forms the majority
of the collection. What a delightful surprise and so close to NST. You
would normally have to travel to Manhattan to see a collection such as
this. I highly recommend it!
Old Westbury Gardens
(Located at 71 Old Country
Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568)
I n q u i r y @ o l d w e s t -
burygardens.org
(516) 333-0048
Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Come and enjoy this beautifully
decorated Mansion, listed on
the National Register of Historic
places. Furnished with English
antiques and decorative arts from
more than 50 years of collecting by
The Migdal Chapter of Hadassah at North Shore Towers presents…
Migdal Hadassah Annual Chanukah Party
On Monday, December 10,
the Migdal Chapter of Hadassah
at the Towers will
host a Chanukah Dessert Luncheon
at Ben’s Kosher Deli, 140 Wheatley
Plaza in Greenvale at 12 noon.
There will be a ceremonial candle
lighting, delicious sandwiches of
your choice and more. A fun event
with raffles is planned.
Migdal Board Member Dee
Dee Goidel will be honored as
the Chapter’s Woman of the
Year. Because of her extensive
organizational experience, working
both as a professional and as
a volunteer, Goidel is, and
has been, a great asset to the
Hadassah leadership.
The Luncheon couvert is $36.
Reservations are due December
3. Checks should be made out
to Hadassah and left in an
envelope with the concierge
addressed as follows:
Building #1:
Zona Schreiber, Apt. 12 A,
(718) 423-2353
Building #2: Alyce Zaller,
Apt. 8D, (347) 502-7006
Building #3: Roz Chumsky,
Apt. 29E, (718) 279-1270
the Phipps family. Decorated for holiday cheer and enjoyment for all.
Share the many cultures and holidays celebrated throughout the mansion.
The Westbury Mansion is a holiday tradition for many. Decorated period
rooms, cookies and cider
• December 2 at 1 p.m. in the Red Ballroom—Concert by the Long
Island Flute Club
• December 9 at 1 p.m.—Hear the Girl Scouts Chorus of Nassau perform
holiday favorites
• December 16 at 11 a.m.—Performance by the Long Island School of
the Arts Singers
Bring the whole family and celebrate the joy received in sharing each
other’s holiday!
Queens County Farm Museum
Info@Queensfarm.org
(718) 347-3276
WREATHMAKING
WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday, Dec.
1–2 & 8–9
2 sessions each day:
10 a.m.–12 noon
1–3 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit
with your own handmade evergreen wreath at this popular workshop.
No experience necessary. You’ll be shown the ropes and provide materials—
you only need to bring garden shears. Festive tunes, hot cider, and
cookies on hand to keep the mood merry and bright. (Materials provided
include: boughs, wire wreath frame and one red bow. Participants are
welcome to bring additional decor.)
NOTE: Geared towards adults, but families with children are welcome
during the following sessions: Dec. 8–9, 10 a.m.–12 noon
$25 / Non-member (price per wreath)
$20 / Member (price per wreath)
Register today! (Click link at www.queensfarm.org/events)
HADASSAH ANNUAL
CHANUKAH PARTY
Monday, December 10,
at 12 noon
Ben’s Kosher Deli, 140
Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale
December 2018 ¢ NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER 3
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