The Town of North Hempstead’s FunDay Monday season is set to kick off.
This popular, free senior program, held at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington, takes place every Monday from July 10 to Aug. 28 and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Organized and hosted by the town’s Department of Community Services, FunDay Monday offers hundreds of seniors from across the town the opportunity to gather for games, music, dancing, entertainment, and exercise.
The program’s most widely attended events are the Health Fair, which will take place this year on July 31, and HomeTown USA, scheduled for Aug. 28, which honors our nation’s veterans.
Back for the third consecutive year at FunDay Monday will be a farmers’ market where seniors can purchase fresh local fruits, vegetables and other foods, beginning each Monday at 12:30 p.m.
Also, for the third straight year, there will be the Books at the Beach book club where participants will be lead in a discussion about a book selected by the Town.
Discussions will take place on July 17 and Aug. 14.
Registration is required.
Also returning this year is the popular Mindfulness Coloring program, which will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Monday.
This program allows you to fine tune your focus, exercise motor skills, release stress and anxiety, and relax and have a good time.
The Hempstead Harbor Trail Walk, guided by Eric Swenson, Executive Director of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. on July 24 and August 7.
This relaxing stroll along the trail will provide information on the rich history and great value of our beautiful shoreline.
Advance registration for the Hempstead Harbor Trail Walk and Mindfulness Coloring is required.
Following is the FunDay Monday summer event schedule:
July 10: “Sweet Lorraine” will provide a show stopping start to the Funday Monday season
July 17: “Jerry Costanzo and his 10 Piece Band” will play your favorite jazz tunes
July 24: “The Vic Vincent Group” will rock the beach
July 31: “Senior Health, Education and Information Fair”: Do you know someone who would benefit from the information and services at this annual health education fair?
If so, invite them to come or bring them along with you for this fun and free event.
DJ Kev Dee will invite you to shake it out.
August 7: “Dance Aloha and Jerry Cardone”: Take a trip to the Polynesian Islands with the amazing Dance Aloha, and sing along to songs by Frank Sinatra with Jerry Cardone.
August 14: “Vince Rhodes” will have you kicking up your heels.
August 21: Doo Wop with “Remember Then”
August 29: “HomeTown USA”: An exciting celebration of American traditions with crafts, hobbies, demos, musical performances, a classic car show and a special salute to the Armed Forces.
Swing into Dixie with “The Banjo Rascals” and savor the summer with “Stan and Edie.”
In addition to these enjoying the entertaining events, seniors can participate in a variety of activities, such as line dancing at 10 a.m., Zumba at 10 a.m., fitness at 11 a.m., Mahjong at 11 a.m., and Tai Chi at 12:30 p.m.
Free transportation is available from various points throughout the Town.
For further information, or for a pick-up location near you, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.
