Weekly eNewsletter

June 5, 2023

Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project

Saturday, 6/10, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Register today for the Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project's 9th Annual Day of Wellness. Join us for a day of holistic wellness activities and refreshments. FREE OF CHARGE!

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck

2 Chet Swezey Road

Center Moriches, NY

Enjoy these FREE Activities:

·     Massage Therapy

·     Yoga

·     Reiki

·     Equine Therapy

·     Music

·     Crafts for Kids

·     Face Painting

·     Comedy Show

·     Ice Cream

·     Raffle Prizes!

Meet representatives from these incredible organizations:

·     Suffolk County Veteran Service Agency

·     Northport VAMC Suicide Prevention

·     Northwell Health Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and their Families

·     LI CARES

·     LI Fatherhood Initiative

·     Here to Help Military and Families

·     Project Healing Waters

·     NYS Department of Veteran Services

·     Small Business Development Center

·     Seafield Center

·     EOC of Suffolk

·     Suffolk County Department of Labor

·     Rebuilding Together Long Island

·     Taxpayer Advocate Services

·     and much more!

Registration is not required but encouraged!

www.DayofWellness.org

On the Road: Strawberry Picking at Glover Farms

Thursday, 6/8, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Saturday, 6/10, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Join us for pick-your-own strawberries at the beautiful Glover Farm! Each registered child will receive a one-quart basket to fill with fresh strawberries, right from the plants! Weather permitting. Families with children grades 6 or younger.

Meet at Glover Farm, 633 Victory Ave., Brookhaven. Each child age birth-grade 6 will be able to pick one quart of strawberries with their family for free. 

Little Creators Art Studio @ Moriches

Tuesday, 6/6, 10:00 - 10:45 AM



Join us as we explore the world of unstructured ‘process art’, where the goal is not to create something specific, but just to create! We’ll paint, glue, sculpt, stamp, and more. We’ll be trying all different kinds of things, so be prepared for very messy play!

Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun! @ Mastic Beach

Tuesday, 6/6, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Children in grades K-6 are invited to drop in and read their favorite book to a certified therapy dog. This activity helps strengthen reading skills while children gain confidence in reading out loud.  

Messy Meetups @ Mastic Beach

Wednesday, 6/7, 10:00 - 11:00 AM 

We’re getting messy indoors and out! Join us for child-led, creative playtime at the library. Each week we will explore a different creative activity and some sensory play together. We will spend time outside as well, so please be prepared for the weather! Have fun getting messy with your child and meeting other families. Dress for mess. These activities require close adult supervision by parent or guardian. Children 18 months-5 years with their adult (siblings 7 and under welcome). 

Snacks & Stories with an Officer @ Mastic Beach

Thursday, 6/8, 10:30 - 11:00 AM

It's Snacks and Stories with an Officer at the Library! Come listen to stories read by a local Officer, have some snacks, and talk about the importance of reading and libraries.

Water Play @ Shirley Beach

Friday, 6/9, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  

Meet us at Shirley Beach on Grandview Drive for some fun water play! Weather permitting. Ages 18 months - 5 years w/ an adult.

Babies Boogie @ Mastic Beach

Saturday, 6/10, 10:00 - 10:45 AM

It's Ms. Nicole's super fun Babies Boogie program! Enjoy tons of wiggles and giggles while moving and grooving together!

Toddlers Tango @ Mastic Beach

Saturday, 6/10, 11:00 - 11:45 AM

It's Ms. Nicole's super fun Toddlers Tango program! This high energy creative music and movement program encourages you and your child to experience music by dancing and creating music with drums, tambourines, maracas and more!

Spectacular Summer Sunflowers @ Mastic Beach

Monday, 6/5, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Learn acrylic techniques to paint sunflowers and plant seeds to grow your own. Register today!

Uplifting Messages @ Moriches

Thursday, 6/6, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Sign up to write uplifting messages for LGBTQIA+ individuals within our community. One hour of community service will be awarded. For teens in grades 6 through 12. 

Battle of the Books

Mondays, 6/5, 3:00 - 4:00 PM @ Mastic Beach

Tuesdays, 6/6, 7:00 - 8:00 PM @ Moriches

Do you have an interest in reading and trivia? Battle of the Books is a county-wide competition for teens entering grades 6 through 12. We will compete with other Suffolk County libraries in August. 

Theater Club @ Moriches

Wednesday, 6/7, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Join Mr. Kyle and play theatre games, listen to musicals and talk about all-things theatre! This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.

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Improv! @ Moriches

Saturday, 6/10, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Have fun acting out scenes on the spot! Create funny characters, build confidence and make some laughs! This is a drop-in program. 

Start Your Day the Right Way Walking Club @ Wertheim Wildlife Refuge

Tuesdays, 6/6,  9:30 - 10:30 AM  

Improve your health with a refreshing walk around the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, a local treasure. We will meet at the visitor center entrance and will begin promptly at 9:30 AM. Dress appropriately for rugged trails. Bring sunscreen and bug spray as necessary.  Weather permitting. 

Intro to Google Docs @ Mastic Rec

Tuesday, 6/6, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Learn how to create, save, export, and share Word documents using Google’s free cloud-based software. This introductory course is an overview of Google Docs for beginners. A Gmail account is recommended for full use of Google Docs.

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