Speak one-on-one with a Health Insurance Information, Counseling, & Assistance volunteer about Medicare health insurance and benefits, Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help for prescription drugs, and Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage. Registration is required.

When and where: Tuesdays, July 21 and Aug. 18, Huntington Station public library small meeting room, 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station.

Make an appointment: Call 631-421-5053.

Stony Brook Medicine will teach how to save lives by controlling traumatic blood loss before professional help arrives.

When and where: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Huntington Station public library, 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station.

Register: Call 631-421-5053.

Attorney Kathleen Rose discusses creation of wills, trusts, health care proxies, powers of attorney and more. She will also cover Medicaid planning for long-term care and handling estate administration.

When and where: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Huntington Station public library community room, 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station.

Register: Call 631-421-5053.

Health & Welfare Council of Long Island representatives will help you apply for health insurance programs available on the NYS of Health Marketplace such as Medicaid, Essential Plans, Child Health Plus and Qualified Health Plans.

When and where: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Huntington Station public library small meeting room, 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station.

Make an appointment: Call 631-421-5053.

Every donation can help save up to three lives. Donors must be 17 or older (16 with a parent or guardian’s written consent) and in good health. Donors 76 and older require a one-time doctor’s note confirming good health and eligibility to donate blood. Call 800-688-0900 or visit www.nybc.org/eligibility for questions about medical eligibility. Appointments are preferred; however walk-ins are welcome if space permits.

When and where: 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Rd.

Make an appointment: Visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/333933

One out of three U.S. adults has prediabetes, and nine out of 10 don't know they have it. Preventing diabetes reduces chances of other chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and some cancers. If you have prediabetes, you can take control and reduce your risk of developing diabetes. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown and the Suffolk County Department of Health will conduct a year-long educational series to reduce the risk of diabetes, including lifestyle coaching and support. The program is free of charge and starts Monday, Aug. 24. The program will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. most Mondays for a year at St. Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation on Route 25A in Smithtown.

Information: Call Debora Rippel at 631-853-2928 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and see the attached flyer Diabetes Prevention Program Starting August 2026.pdf

Get free guidance, support and strategies to quit using tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco. This Suffolk County Department of Health program is based on federal guidelines for treating nicotine dependence: biological, psychological and behavioral.

When and where: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays – Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; and Oct. 1 and 22 -- at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Medical Office Building, Lower Level, St. Vincent Conference Room, 48 Route 25A, Smithtown.

Register: Call Maxwell Casiano, 631-853-8514 or send email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bereavement Groups for Spousal Loss

The Huntington Senior Center's Initial Bereavement Group meets Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. It helps individuals who have recently experienced the death of a spouse work through grief, examine feelings and discover inner strengths -- all in a caring and supportive setting. The separate Next Step Bereavement Group for Spousal Loss, which meets Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, is for individuals who have completed the Initial Bereavement Group sessions. This support group encourages individuals to take steps toward new routines and activities. For information on both groups, call social worker Jeannine Comito at 631-351-3253, ext.3780, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Online Legal Advice Clinic -- Register by June 8        

Legal Services of Long Island will provide free legal advice on several topics for eligible Suffolk County residents. Income limits apply. Advice will be given on Article 17A and Article 18 guardianship; bankruptcy; divorce, custody and support; estate matters; suspended or revoked driver's licenses; deed and title matters, and income tax issues. Meetings will be conducted via Zoom or over the phone from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 16, 17 and 18. See the attached flyer or call 631-232-2200, ext. 3315, to register.

• Free Advice on June 26 King Day of Service -- Register Now

Long Islanders can get free legal advice and help filing of petitions in matters of consumer debt; child and spousal support; custody and visitation; and name-change applications. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Volunteer law students supervised by attorneys will meet with individuals from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Nassau County Supreme Court complex at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola. The service is provided in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Registration is required and meeting times are limited. See the attachment to this email or call 516-493-3176.

The Northport and East Northport Public Libraries offer classes to help improve skills in English and Spanish. To register for any of the following classes, call 631-261-2313.

• Everyday Spanishmeets online via Zoom. This conversation group focuses on building listening skills, improving comprehension, and mastering key vocabulary to help you start conversing in Spanish immediately. The class is open to newcomers and experienced speakers. It meets on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.
• Dynamic Englishhelps participants develop English vocabulary, grammar, reading and pronunciation in a friendly conversation group. The class is intended for intermediate English learners. It meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the East Northport library, 185 Larkfield Rd. 
• Quick Readsmeets via Zoom. This informal monthly reading group is designed for intermediate English language learners and those who would like to develop literacy. The reading selection is emailed a week before the meeting. (Print copies are available at the East Northport reference desk.)  
• Pronunciation Practicemeets via Zoom. The class seeks to help participants improve English pronunciation skills with a certified speech-language pathologist and accent modification trainer. You will learn how to use standard American English sounds and strategies to get your point across. It meets on Mondays at 7 p.m.

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the New York City District Council of Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from Sept. 10, 2025, through Sept. 9, 2026, for 25 carpenter (piledriver/dockbuilder) apprentices; 20 Linoleum, resilient tile and carpet layer apprentices; three cabinet maker apprentices; and 10 millwright apprentices. Applicants must attend an in-person information session at the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center at 395 Hudson St., second floor (Clarkson Street entrance), Manhattan. Information sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m.  (except in December and January) for all trades.

Information and requirements: Call 212-727-2224 or go to https://shorturl.at/TP3T9.

Volunteer drivers and assistants are needed for the Parish Outreach van Monday through Thursday.

Our dedicated volunteers drive local residents to medical appointments, grocery stores and pharmacies.

If you are interested, call Valerie Raineri-Bergholm at 631-261-1306 for details

Come make new friends.

Card players of all levels are invited to enjoy the company of others in friendly games of hearts, poker, pinochle and more at 7 p.m. Mondays at St. Francis Church, 29 Clay Pitts Rd., Greenlawn.

Call Albert Prisco at 631-623-6109 or 631-988-4008, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.