| Long Island is a beautiful place for senior citizens to | | | | 3. If you want to stay active but that ballroom |
| happily spend their retirement. Far enough away from | | | | dancing simply isn't for you then the Rainbow Senior |
| the hustle and bustle of New York City, Long Island | | | | Center in Lindenhurst might be! They offer Bend and |
| can be a quiet yet entertaining place to spend your | | | | Stretch classes Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am. |
| retired years. | | | | This class is designed specifically for seniors, so don't |
| Retirement on Long Island includes beautiful | | | | be afraid it'll be too intense! |
| afternoons on our sunny beaches, gorgeous sunsets, | | | | 4. The Rainbow Senior Center also offers the Arts |
| and peaceful walks down quiet neighborhood streets. | | | | and Crafts club. A place to share and discuss craft |
| There is plenty of fine dining, movie theaters, malls | | | | ideas, open Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-2pm. |
| and parks to suit your needs. There's also a lot of | | | | 5. Another great place for seniors is Golden |
| fun activities specifically for senior citizens. The | | | | Opportunities at the Senior Community Service |
| following is a list of a number of events that are held | | | | Center in Glen Cove. They offer a wide variety of |
| all over Long Island for the enjoyment of our | | | | diverse activities including trips, guest speakers, social |
| beloved seniors! | | | | cubs, exercise and bridge! Membership is free for |
| 1. For those seniors who aren't afraid to do | | | | residents and guest membership is available for |
| something a little different, the Town of Oyster Bay | | | | Nassau County seniors! |
| offers ballroom dance instructions for residents 60 | | | | 6. And for all you men out there that simply have no |
| and over. Lessons take place at the William P. | | | | interest in playing bridge with the ladies, the Plainview |
| Bennett Community Center in Hicksville every | | | | Senior Housing Facility has the North Shore Men's |
| Monday at 10am. It's a great way to learn something | | | | Club! A social club just for men 60 and over. |
| new, have some fun, and stay active!! | | | | 7. There is also the 'For Men Only' club at the Samuel |
| 2. The Tanner Park Senior Center in Copiague is a | | | | Field YM & YWHA in Little Neck. The 'For Men |
| great place for seniors to go with friends or meet | | | | Only' club is a discussion group open to men over the |
| new people their own age. Open Monday-Friday | | | | age of 80, open daily from 2pm-3pm. |
| 9-4pm, they feature card playing, table games, bingo, | | | | As you can see, there are lots of activities on Long |
| billiards, lunch, arts and crafts, and other | | | | Island for retired senior citizens to stay active. There |
| specially-scheduled programs! The Tanner Park Senior | | | | is plenty of fun to be had and a lot of new people to |
| Center is a great place for seniors to socialize and | | | | meet! Before you know it, you might be planning |
| keep their minds sharp!! | | | | your own trip with your new friends! |