Health & Safety


Boater Safety Certificate - New York State 8 Hour Course
Boater Safety Certificate - New York State 8 Hour Course

Provided by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 

The New York Safe Boating Course teaches basic boating skills and encourages common sense and courtesy to all who share the water. Starting January 1, 2025, a safety certificate is required of all operators, regardless of age. This program is available for adults and children aged 10 and older

Study manual will be available for pick-up by registrants one week prior to class.

Successful completion of this 8-hour course is provided by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will fulfill the certificate requirements.

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Boater Safety Winter 2025 03/22/2025
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Southold Town Recreation Center 2/40
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Defensive Driving Course - Empire Safety Council
Defensive Driving Course - Empire Safety Council

presented by Jerry Greenhaus
Completion of this New York State sponsored Defensive Driving and Accident Prevention Workshop provides point reduction on your driver’s license and automobile insurance discounts. Refresh your knowledge about being a safe driver. This one-day course will cover essential information about traffic safety issues such as driver attitude and behavior, defensive driving techniques and the Vehicle and Traffic law.

No payment is due upon registration. Instead, payment must be made directly via check to the instructor on the day of the class.

Cost is $35. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL 

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Defensive Driving - October 16 - Fall 2024 Wednesday 10/16/2024
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Peconic Community Center Room #3 14/25
Defensive Driving January 22 - Winter 2025 Wednesday 01/22/2025
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Peconic Community Center 5/25
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Defensive Driving March 1 - Winter 2025 Saturday 03/01/2025
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Peconic Community Center Room #3 0/25
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Home Remedies from Your Kitchen
Home Remedies from Your Kitchen

with Rachel Thomas
Learn some simple, safe, and inexpensive tools for staying healthy during cold season, using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Enjoy some freshly brewed herbal tea while our herbalist discusses the herbs and spices that you can easily get at the supermarket. 

This is a single day workshop. 

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Home Remedies Winter 2025 02/08/2025
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Peconic Community Center 0/12
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Write Flow - Movement, Mindfulness & Intention
Write Flow - Movement, Mindfulness & Intention

Embrace the new year with a class designed to nurture both body and mind. In Write Flow, we begin each session with 25 minutes of Qi Gong, a mindful movement practice that calms the mind and grounds the body. Follow this with 20 minutes of guided journaling, where you’ll explore your thoughts, set meaningful intentions, and turn your dreams into actionable steps.

This series offers a gentle yet powerful approach to self-care, helping you cultivate mindfulness, enhance creativity, and build healthy habits for the year ahead. All levels are welcome—come as you are, ready to breathe, move, and reflect on your journey.

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Write Flow Winter 2025 01/25/2025–03/01/2025
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Peconic Community Center Auditorium 3/20
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