Holds an anonymous meeting for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends of those whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. Held on Thursdays at Temple Emanuel, Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park at 8 p.m. For more information call the 24-hour hotline 631-321-2883. Looking to make some new sewing friends? Come and join us at the Mineola Community Center. We are a small group of ladies who just love to sew, quilt, and share ideas. Everyone creates their own projects, be it a small wall hanger or a queen-sized quilt. We meet every Thursday at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To join our group, call Anne Libassi (742-5440) or Anna Spatola (484-7226) or just drop by with your lunch and needles. Meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Ave. Mineola-Hempstead Lodge #125 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at 236 Willis Ave., Mineola. Come for an evening of fun with your family on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. For Chronic Kidney Disease/End Stage Renal Disease. A supportive group providing the opportunity to discuss the impact of the CKD/ESRD illness on the caregiver. Meets every 4th Thursday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Winthrop Dialysis Center, 200 Old Country Rd. (corner of 3rd and Main). To register call Mary Rzeszut 663-9026. Friday, August 29 At 11 a.m. Fridays at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. All new Bingo games every Friday at 7:15 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Ave., Glen Cove. $1,500 in cash prizes. Door prizes and progressive on last game. Smoke-free environment. Call 676-1828 for further info. Of Mineola meets every Tuesday evening between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Mineola located at First and Main Sts. Boys 11 to 17 are welcome to join. Meets Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center, Washington Ave. For more information, call 741-8747. Meets every Tuesday at the Unitarian Church, 42 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset at 8 p.m. For more information call 676-1879. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. Call 741-9850 for information. Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Stop by the Children's Room for a cornucopia of stories and fun. Seafield Outpatient Services, 110 Main St., is offering a free, informative discussion series on Chemical Dependency and the Effects on the Family. It is held every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 747-5644. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays through April (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. Social events, trips to our lodge in Vermont, and skiing in a variety of areas throughout the West and New England. Ages 21 and over, please. For additional info and schedules visit www.gardencityskiclub.com or call 872-1448. Holds its meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Winthrop-University Hospital. Meetings are free and anonymity is maintained. For more information call 663-2305. Holds its meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Winthrop-University Hospital. Meetings are free and anonymity is maintained. For more information call 663-2305. Grand Knight Kenny Lyons. Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 8:30 p.m. The group's hall is located at 186 Jericho Tpke., Mineola. For more information, call 746-8643. Meets every first and third Thursday at 8 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Elks Lodge, 901 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park. Call 354-0377 for more information. Every Friday (except August). Games begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury. Two "Share the Wealth" Games are offered, a $500 and a $1000 Jackpot as well as Progressive Bingo. Other weekly events include Bell Jars and 50/50 Raffles. Food and drinks are available in the kitchen. Call 334-0021, ext. 145. Gourmet food, wine and spirits tasting. Sept. 24 at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place. Tickets are $100 per person in advance. To register call 378-2000, ext. 353. All proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy Association of NC.