Our Lady of Fatima and St. Peter of Alcantara Churches are holding a regular bereavement support group on Fridays at 8 p.m. in the St. Peter's Pastoral Center. For information call Yvonne Calabrese 883-4817 Rose Osterberg 767-1460. All religious affiliations welcome. Every Friday at the Polish Club, 5 Pulaski Pl., from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by DJ. Donation $14. Two drinks, bagels, cake and coffee included. Call 883-5553 for more information. Preparations are currently under way for the Holiday Mansion 2008 to be held from Nov. 28 through Dec. 14 at the Mill Neck Manor House. The event will showcase the talents of local interior designers and artisans, who will create beautiful holiday settings as well as decorative tables based on the styles of celebrities throughout the house. Dazzle your senses and inspire your creativity with sculptural accessories, boutiques and unique artifacts. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: general $20; seniors $18; children (10 to 16) $7; group (minimum 20) $17 per person. Price includes sales tax. Kick-off the event in style at the "Festive Fondue Premiere Evening Extravaganza," honoring Angela Susan Anton, CEO and publisher of Anton Community Newspapers and Boulevard Magazine, to be held on Nov. 28 from 5 to 7 pm. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 628-4333. Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m., a "New to Duplicate" game for novice bridge players and former bridge players. Bagels and lecture before the game, supervised play and lunch after the game. At the Vanderbilt Bridge Club, rear entrance of 2500 Marcus Ave., Lake Success (between Lakeville and New Hyde Park Rds.) For more information, partnership requests and reservations, call Cathy Kirshner 718-428-4363 or the Vanderbilt 328-9704. Great gift vendors, handmade quilts, children's crafts and games with prizes, raffles, light food, including homemade baked goods. All proceeds to support senior center programs. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port Washington Senior Citizens Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd. Free admission and free parking. Call 883-6566 for more information. An open game on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, Hicks Ln., Great Neck, run by the Sisterhood. There is an $8 card fee. Refreshments served. For questions call Ann Schwartz 747-5461. An open game is held every Monday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Judea, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. Master points are awarded. There is a $10 card fee. Refreshments served. For questions call Lynn Weiss 718-279-1005. Designed for all levels of Jewish learners, Rabbi Todd Chizner will guide study of the Torah in this interactive, exciting examination of the Jewish holy book. Participants will study and discuss the wisdom and various insights that the Torah presents to modern society. Classes to be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Temple Judea of Manhasset, 333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset. For more information contact 621-8049. Commissioners meet Tuesdays at 8 a.m. at the district office, 70 Harbor Rd. An open game on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Knickerbocker Yacht Club, Main St., Port Washington. There is an $8 card fee. For questions call Ann Schwartz 747-5461. Bridge games are held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Center, 29 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset. If you are interested in a friendly duplicate game, call Jo-Ann Damato at 883-9248 for more information. Barnes & Noble in Manhasset holds Toddler Bedtime Stories every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. No drop-offs. Call 365-6723 to confirm. Every Tuesday in July and August immediately following the story time, come for bingo with the children. Fun and prizes for all. For Early Stage Alzheimer's Patients on Tuesdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at the LI Alzheimer's Foundation, 5 Channel Dr. For more information or to arrange a required interview prior to attendance, call 767-6856. Elks Lodge #1458 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Elks Club, 30 Haven Ave., Port Washington, on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Formerly GN/PW Elks Lodge $1543. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held at Finn McCool's Restaurant, 205 Main St. At 7:30 p.m. in the Martha and Mary Room at St. Peter of Alcantara. Presented by Sr. Ginny Connors, OP, massage therapist. To be spiritual is to be aware of our God-given beauty and inner spiritual source. Massage is one of the best ways to transfer strong healing energy from the giver to the receiver. This evening of hands-on experience will teach you ways of using touch to communicate compassion and care. Bring a friend or relative or come alone to share each other's care. Wear comfortable clothing. Free will offering. RSVP - Sr. Peggy at 883-2782. Regular board meetings are held at the Port Washington Water District, 38 Sandy Hollow Rd., every Wednesday at 8 a.m. (second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.) Every Wednesday from 8 to 9 p.m. at Chabad of Port Washington, 80 Shore Rd. Call 767-TORAH (8672). Open to the public and no membership is required. Meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Rd, Lake Success. Dr. Virginia Davidson, conductor. For information call 884-5795 or 536-0451. Website: www.gnchoral.org. Friendly auditions for concert on Dec. 7 - American All Stars honoring Elie Siegmeister, Leonard Bernstein and others. Order Sons of Italy in America. Officers meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. General meeting on the third Wednesday of every month. Light supper at 7 p.m. followed by meeting at the Port Washington Senior Citizen Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd. Men and women of Italian heritage are welcome to join. For applications and info call membership chair 883-5762. Held every first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at Chabad of Port Washington, 80 Shore Rd. (near Soundview). Call 767-8672. Is an anonymous organization for spouses, adult children over 18, family and friends whose lives have been affected by a gambling problem. Held on Thursdays at the New Hyde Park Jewish Center, 100 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, at 8 p.m. For information call 24-hour hotline 321-2883. Meets Thursdays for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille, 395 Main St., Port Washington. New members welcome. Call Jerry Rudnick 883-0869. The Men's Club of Manhasset has met continuously for 65 years. The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month (except July and August) at the Congregational Church of Manhasset at 11:45 a.m. for a hot lunch, coffee and dessert, followed by an interesting speaker. There is a $7 charge that is waived for your first visit. For further information call Frank Dotzler at 627-9191. Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus building, 149 Manorhaven Blvd. A community of moms interested in natural health and mindful parenting. Held on the first Thursday of every month (or specific date) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Community Center, Church St, Oyster Bay. All welcome! Call 624-2332. www.holisticmoms.org; www.northshoreholisticmom@yahoo.com. Grandparent Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids is a support, informational and advocacy group of concerned grandparents of autistic children. Topic: Empowering LI's Journey through Autism. Speaker Nicole Dibra, vice president/founder, the ELIJA Foundation. The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, 480 Old Westbury Rd., Roslyn Heights. No fee. All welcome. Call Margo Posillico Messina 626-1971, ext. 370. Temple Judea of Manhasset, 333 Searingtown Rd., will host its annual bazaar with over 60 boutique vendors plus giant flea market, bazaar and café. The event features toys, housewares, clothing, jewelry, accessories, gift wrap, crafts, giftware and more. 6 to 11 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 621-1882 or www.temple-judea.com. Also on Dec. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. Michael R. Brown will entertain the audience by performing his poetry. He has been active since 1989 in poetry "slams"(poems acted out in a theatrical manner) in Europe as well as North America. He has published four books of poetry. The Man Who Makes Amusement Rides won the 2004 Cambridge Poetry Award for best book. He appeared in the film Slam Nation and produces and directs Dr. Brown's Traveling Poetry Show. 2 p.m. at The Graphic Eye Gallery, 402 Main St. At 4 p.m. at the Landmark. Santa will be there.

The PW Senior Citizens Center (883-6656) is located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. and hosts the following:

•Blood Pressure checks on the first Wednesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

•Mondays: Yoga 10:45 a.m. Line dancing 10:45 a.m.

•Tuesdays: Chair Exercise with Dr. Bergman 9 a.m. Painting 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Sewing 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

•Wednesdays: Bridge 9 a.m. to noon.

•Thursdays: Tai Chi 10:45 a.m.

Located at St. Stephen's Church, 9 Carlton Ave. (across from the PW Library). The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 994-9654. A hot lunch/cold lunch is served daily. Varied activities and exercise classes are offered. Bingo is played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Every month there is a featured Super Bingo with Great Prizes. Bus transportation is available for Port Washington residents. Hot meal at noon. Bingo, line dancing, yoga, bridge, parties, live entertainment.