Summer in Mastic Beach

Summer is here and the living is easy! Today is the last day of school for the elementary school students. Summer in Mastic Beach means sunny days, hazy night and plenty of time soaking up seaside pleasures. The natural beauty is all around us at the beaches, William Floyd Estate and our own backyards.

Happy summer everyone! Check out the Community Library for the Summer Reading Club. Children of all ages are included. The adult reading club encourages me to grab a book when I'm lounging by the pool. When parents read, it's a good example to the children! Today the library will be kicking off the Summer Reading Club with giveaways and events, so don't miss it. The library is an excellent place to chill out and cool down all summer.

I'm Back, With Thanks

My husband was diagnosed with skin cancer and had to have surgery done on his nose and around his eye. It has been a difficult month for our family but last week my husband finally got the word from the doctor that all the cancer had been removed. After a month of caregiving and worry, I was able to let out a sigh of relief and thank God for his improved health.

I wanted to thank everyone who supported us during this stressful time. My son's teacher was wonderful and offered any assistance we needed along the way while keeping my son focused on learning. The mothers at my daughter's dancing school offering support, advice and shared stories. When I went to Norma and John's Deli, they insisted on sending home chicken soup for him and were so supportive. Mona's husband (from N and R Cool Cuts) was at Norma's and sent his sincere regards to my husband. My neighbors and friends checked in, helped with the kids and were truly concerned. After living in several places on Long Island during my life, I never saw such love and concern as from the people in Mastic Beach. What a caring community!

Just a reminder to everyone we care about -the summer is here, so don't forget to use sunscreen as you enjoy all those outdoor activities that make Mastic Beach so special to us all. As you go beaching, boating, biking and walking, put on sunscreen because skin cancer can creep up on any of us.

Happy summering - and grab that sunscreen!