Seniors Have Options Thursday; Classic Musical Opens at NCC

It's Thursday March 17, St. Patrick's Day. The weather is expected to be perfect for the big parade along 5th Avenue in Manhattan. A new production of a classic Broadway musical opens Thursday night at Nassau Community College and there's plenty to do around town.

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1 The hosts "seniorobics" today, a light exercise program for seniors. The session is from 10-10:45 a.m.

2 s theatre and dance department presents the dark, 1966 Broadway hit which captures the repression and anti-Semitism that marked the rise of the Third Reich. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. Price: $15, $12. for seniors 55 and older, free for current college students

3. The weekly is scheduled for the  at noon. The lunch is sponsored by the . Suggested donation: $2.

4. Are you a veteran in need of assistance? The  on Old Country Road offers a variety of programs for veterans and their families. 

5. Did you see our latest installment of our popular series " to do in Plainview." We asked our readers in learning more about Plainview mystery man . We also told you about Emily Rabinowitz, our newest   Later today we'll have a new . Let us know your ideas for other family-friendly features and news stories for, or browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town.