🌱 Patch AM: How East Meadow-connected seniors stay competitive in demanding sports

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In today's newsletter:

• How East Meadow-connected seniors stay competitive in demanding sports

Also on today's calendar: Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 44, low: 38.
• Wednesday: A morning shower possible, with a high of 48 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet four senior Long Islanders who keep up with demanding sports (newsday.com) — Active seniors with strong East Meadow ties are highlighted, including a triathlete who raced at Eisenhower Park and a longtime runner who worked at Nassau University Medical Center. Their stories show how older Long Islanders stay fit through triathlons, running, mountain biking, and surfing, while sharing practical advice for staying active later in life.
   

📸 Around East Meadow

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Meadow

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★ Featured events ★

Monday January 5

• Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery!
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday January 6

• Orthodox Epiphany (English Language Service)
  369 Green Ave , East Meadow
  9:30 am

Wednesday January 7

• ​30 Hour Pesticide Training Course - January 2026
  East Meadow Farm - Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County , 832 Merrick Avenue , East Meadow
  8:00 am
• ​Local Producer Education Series
  East Meadow Farm - Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County , 832 Merrick Avenue , East Meadow
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• CCE Nassau Winter Market at Eisenhower Park
  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County , East Meadow
  9:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Discover the Orthodox Christian Church (English Language Services)
  369 Green Ave , East Meadow
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• DAHS Varsity Kickline
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  4:00 pm
• Boys & Girls Varsity Bowling Match vs. Baldwin High School
  Roosevelt UFSD , 2407 Grand Ave , Baldwin
  5:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Basketball Game Vs. Carey HS
  H Frank Carey High School , 230 Poppy Ave , Franklin Square
  5:00 pm
• PTA President/Principal Dinner
  Bethpage Union Free School District , 10 Cherry Avenue , Bethpage
  6:00 pm
• DAHS Open Nets
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  6:30 pm
• Boys JV Basketball Game Vs. Carey HS
  H Frank Carey High School , 230 Poppy Ave , Franklin Square
  6:45 pm
• LHE Elementary Companion Night
  Massapequa Public Schools , 4925 Merrick Road , Massapequa
  7:00 pm

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• Calabrese Bros. Construction Co. — (516) 524-2375
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• Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services — (631) 608-8282
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning neighbors
  I live in Nassau County. Is there anyone else besides my self going crazy over the ridiculous car & home insurance rates?? Every renewal they seem to… (Nextdoor Prospect Ave)
• Hello my name is Glenda Lemus..
  I am offering cleaning services.. If you need any service you can text me.. I work in nassau and some areas in Suffolk.. (Nextdoor Parkway)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in East Meadow. Apply here.
• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Levittown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Meadow here.

🗞 Nearby News

Uniondale

• Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Nassau Hit-And-Run: Police (patch.com)
• Baldwin overcomes another injury to win at the Gary Charles Hoop Classic (newsday.com)

Hicksville

• The Frenchie Den provides daycare and more for dogs in Levittown (longislandpress.com)

Bethpage

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-- The Patch AM Team

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