LECTURES/WORKSHOPS Wednesday 8/2 Gardening Laurel Rimmer offers tips & advice on ...
Gardening
Laurel Rimmer offers tips & advice on home gardening; Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; 6:30, free [through 8/30].
HEALTH ISSUES ANONYMOUS
Twelve-step group for those living with a health concern; St. Luke's Roosevelt Center, 324 W. 108th St., #305 (betw. B'way & Riverside Dr.), 212-362-7214; 5:30-7, free.
insight meditation
Psychotherapist Virginia Munday leads exercise for advanced & beginner students; Seton Center 133 W. 70th St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), RSVP 212-579-3657; 11-12:30, $10.
reiki community circle
Take in an evening of Reiki, balancing exercise to reduce stress; Sol Goldman YM-YWHA, 344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-780-0800; 6:30, free.
sunset wednesdays
Gardens stay open late in summer. Seasonal events incl. gardening programs with Laurel Rimmer, world nature music, movement workshops (tai chi) & landscape improv (writing & sketching); Wave Hill, W. 249th St. (Independence Ave.), 718-549-3200 for times & prices.
Thursday 8/3
basket weaving
That's right, someone actually teaches this; 6th St. & Ave. B Garden, 6th St. (Ave. B), 212-982-5673; 7, free.
Friday 8/4
psychology discussion group
Talk about gay life with other men & women; the Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-228-5153; 8, $5.
STOOP POETRY WORKSHOP
Serious scribers bring 10 copies of your work to Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 7:30-9:30, $3 contrib.
tai chi
Classes for beginners, intermediate & advanced students; Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave. (Eastern Pkwy.), 718-622-4433 for times; $55-$61.
Saturday 8/5
tribal soundz Classes
"Dances of the Voice," Sat. at 2; "Bellydancing Classes," Mon. at 6; "Dumbek Classes," Tues. at 6; Tribal Soundz, 340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-673-5992 for more info.
Sunday 8/6
crosswords & beyond
Puzzle guru Mel Taub shows you how to master word games; Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, 122 Amsterdam Ave. (66th St.), 212-788-5102; 12, call for price [repeats 8/13].
Tuesday 8/8
work talk
"Secrets of Creating Your Own Success" with Beverly Nadar; St. Jean Baptiste Church Parish Center, E. 76th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-949-9300; 6, contrib.