A fellowship of men and women helping each other to quit smoking and live free of nicotine. Meetings are held every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the North Bellmore Library, 1551 Newbridge Rd., N. Bellmore. Call the Hotline: 665-0527. Beginners and advanced beginners/intermediates. Sundays at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. To register call 794-0506. Singles on Sundays every Sunday at 6 p.m. at PieSanos Pizzeria, 2330 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call 851-6114. Singles meet and greet. Introductions and discussion. Fee $10 plus expenses. Sponsored by the Bellmore Lions Club from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bellmore LIRR Station, Bedford Ave. and Sunrise Hwy. The money raised from this fundraiser will go to local charities. To be a vendor call 785-0222. Also on Sept. 1 and 21. Attention seniors! Come enjoy a nutritious meal and arts and crafts class every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Levittown Senior Community Center, Yours Ours Mine, 152 Center Ln. Call 796-6633, ext. 248. This program is partially funded by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, the NYS Office for the Aging and the US Administration on Aging. Attention seniors! Come enjoy an exercise class every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Levittown Senior Community Center, Yours Ours Mine, 152 Center Ln. A nutritious lunch will be served at noon. Call 796-6633, ext. 249. This program is made possible with funding by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, the NYS Office for the Aging and the US Administration on Aging. Meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 474 Wantagh Ave., Levittown. Do you have a problem with food? We are a 12-step group for those who eat compulsively. Call 794-1333. Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. It is not a diet club, but a Fellowship of people recovering from compulsive overeating. OA offers mutual support. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Tuesdays from 7:45 to 930 p.m. at Salisbury Park, Salisbury Park Dr., East Meadow. Call 997-4534. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome. Additionally you may call for information the following numbers: Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9:30 p.m.), Ed 845-5423 or Alex 333-7341. Join the "All In" chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) at its breakfast meeting every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the East Bay Diner, Merrick Rd., Seaford. Referrals are exchanged between local business people to help their businesses grow. Call Denise Langweber for more information at 765-2800, or meet the group there. Held on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the East and West Conference Rooms on the Main Floor at Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. For information call Linda McCammon 543-2245, ext. 212. Meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, Levittown Pky. and Beech Ln., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. For information call 794-9158. Program: WWII's only prisoner of war exchange will be discussed by speaker Bernard Rader, who will also show a professionally-produced video. As a young army rifleman, Mr. Rader was involved in an ambush and capture and eventual POW exchange in Brittany in France in November of 1944. The event came about through the efforts of a Red Cross field director. Seniors are invited to attend. For Caregivers will be held at The Bristal Assisted Living, 40 Merrick Ave., East Meadow, every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved ones who will participate in a Reflections Program while the support group is meeting. Call Kate Schneider 542-0800, ext. 1025 to register or for more information. Every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Sessions are $8 and are run by Ellen Davidoff, an accredited director and teacher. Open to the public. Enjoy yourself while earning master points. Call 785-2445. The Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Refreshments and entertainment at all meetings. Come and make new friends. Call Dorothy 481-9508. Offering free: support service, individual counseling, couples/family counseling, services for children. If you are a woman with HIV or AIDS and you need a place to talk or just to listen, we're here to help. The Support group meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the "B" Building, Room 347 (inside the Child Development Center), Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Individual counseling is also available by appointment. Call Dr. Suzanne Lachmann or Dr. Laura Cini at NCMC 572-5932. Attention Seniors! Come play Mahjongg, Rummy-0, Scrabble and more fun table games every Thursday morning at the Levittown Senior Community Service Center at the Yours Ours Mine Community Center, 152 Center Ln. Lunch follows at noon for a suggested donation of $2. Transportation is available. Call 796-6633, ext. 248. This program is partially funded by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, NYS Office for the Aging and the US Administration on Aging. Treat yourself to a healthy and exciting Thursday beginning with a new Line Dance Class from 10 1o 11 a.m. Afterwards enjoy a nutritious meal served at noon and then exercise the calories away with a Yoga Class at 1 p.m. at the Levittown Senior Community Center at Yours Ours Mine, 152 Center Ln. Call 796-6633, ext. 249. This program is partially funded by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, the NYS Office for the Aging and the US Administration on Aging. Why be bored at home? Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call 571-9910. Twin County Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is seeking women of all ages and backgrounds who love to sing. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. at the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center, 3710 Woodbine Ave, Wantagh. Come join us and experience the fun of four-part a cappella harmony, Barbershop style. For more information, please call Bobbi 541-9720 or Susan 631-242-6240 or visit www.twincounty.org. Chiropractors Dr. Laraine Valenti and Dr. Michael Bernstein will hold free informational lectures in their office, 3000 Hempstead Tpke., Suite 304. They have found that many people appreciate the opportunity to get their health related questions answered by caring doctors. The lectures are held the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, registration is required by calling Lois 731-0712 or 579-4949. All attendees will receive a free reusable hot/cold pack and a certificate for a complimentary spinal examination and consultation. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation at 1 p.m. at the Island Trees Library, 38 Farmedge Rd., Levittown. Call 631-427-8272. An anonymous program for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends who may be affected by a gambling problem. 24-hour hotline 321-2883. Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. Attention seniors! Come enjoy a nutritious meal at noon and quilting class every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Levittown Senior Community Center at YOM, 152 Center Ln. For information and directions call 796-6633, ext. 248, 249. Let this class bring out your creative personality. Partially funded by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, NYS Office for the Aging and the US Administration on Aging. Dr. Ken Clare, DC, will lead an exercise class specifically geared toward seniors every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Levittown Senior Community Service Center at the YOM Community Center, 152 Center Ln. It will incorporate a variety of exercises for seniors at all levels of ability. A nutritious lunch will be served at noon. Call 796-6633, ext. 248. Funded by the NC Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs, NYS Office for the Aging and the US Administration on Aging. Held every Friday at Manor East Catering Hall, 201 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa (off Broadway), from noon to 3:30 p.m. Coffee, cake, bagels, pastries, tuna salad. Professional DJ, singles and couples areas, hosts for singles. $9 donation. Call 718 891-4209. On Fridays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from now through Thanksgiving, residents can buy locally grown produce at a Farmer's Market, which will be located on the west side of the Nassau University Medical Center campus, in the parking lot of the former Activities building, near the Carmen Ave. entrance. The market allows residents to purchase fruit, vegetables, cheese from upstate New York, homemade salad dressings, pickles from Oyster Bay, breads, baked goods, jam, jelly as well as items from a local Greek baker. There is free parking available to shoppers and the stand is open rain or shine. Meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Post Headquarters located at 3123 North Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Meetings start at 8 p.m. Any veterans residing in the area are encouraged to come down to Post Headquarters and join the ranks to share the comradeship we all had when serving as members of the Armed Forces. People who feel very sad about the loss or serious illness of their cat or dog can now come to a bi-weekly support group led by an experienced counselor in the conference room at Bide-A-Wee, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh. These sessions are open to the public; they are not restricted to Bide-A-Wee clients or adopters. The group facilitator is Medea Berkman, a pet loss group leader with many years of experience. She gently guides the healing process to help people come to terms with their feelings of sadness and loss. No fee, but all donations are gratefully accepted to help Bide-A-Wee provide for the animals in our care until we place them in loving homes. To register call Joan Stoppa in the Bide-A-Wee Wantagh Outreach Office 785-4199, ext. #1. The group sessions meet the first and third Saturdays of every month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The first Stroke Survivors meeting will be held at St. Frances de Chantel Church. Meetings will continue to be held on the first Saturday of every month in room 10 of the schoolhouse. St. Frances is located at 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Stroke survivors, caregivers and anyone else interested in learning about strokes are invited to attend. These meetings are being conducted by the Hope 4 Stroke Foundation. 2 p.m. For more information call Pete at 804-8495. The 57th Annual Red Devils Football Parade will be held at 3 p.m. on Center Ln. and Hempstead Tpke. The ceremony begins at 4 p.m. at McLaren Field, Loring Rd. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Ave., East Meadow, will host its annual parish picnic at noon following the first day of Sunday School. For more information, call 483-3649 or log onto htocem.org. Offered by USA Training Co. through Susan Avelli Inc. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunrise Senior Living, 1555 Glenn Curtiss Blvd., East Meadow. Reduce up to four violation points on driving record. Save 10 percent for three years on auto premium. Save up to $600 on auto insurance. DMV-approved 6 hour courses. Easy class. No test. Learn defensive driving techniques. $50 per person. Must make reservation and pay in advance. Space is limited. Send cash or check only with name, address, telephone number, Social Security and driver's license numbers to Susan Avelli Inc., 1025 Old Country Rd., Suite 300B, Westbury, NY 11590. Call 631-295-0500.

Located at 3434 Hempstead Tpke. The following is offered:

•Vendors needed for a Country Craft Fair. Vendors selling handcrafted products only are needed for this event being held on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 491-2192 for information or application.

A great night of Casino Games for top prizes to benefit Momma's House will be held on Sept. 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. in the St. Francis de Chantal auditorium, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Tickets $40/pp. Includes admission, $20 play money, light box deli dinner and late night desserts. Beer, wine and soda available. Reservations required. For additional information call Sarah 781-86377. Checks made payable to Mommas Inc. can be mailed to: 1857 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793, Attn: Mary Jean. The Midshore Mothers' Center will be having a Holiday Vendor Sale on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall at the Church of St Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave, Wantagh (679-4641). You are sure to find a gift for everyone you need to. Vendors are needed: cost $50 per 8 x 10 space. Members $30. For information call Joanne 752-9614 or Elizabeth 679-9227.