Shed the Meds & Shred the Paper
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Clinton G. Martin Park
1601 Marcus Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Contact:
AARP Events
Email:
nyaarp@aarp.org
November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.
AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!
Regarding meds disposal:
Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications
Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information
We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.
Regarding paper shredding:
You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle.
Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted.
Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.
WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)
TIME – 10am-1pm
WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040
WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required
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Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" 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Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Shed the Meds & Shred the Paper </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Saturday, Nov 16, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Clinton G. Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/9YNYLWW8NJR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud: Criminals use technology to perpetrate fraud, but as consumers we can use technology to protect ourselves and our loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Shed the Meds & Shred the Paper </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Saturday, Nov 16, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Clinton G. Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/9YNYLWW8NJR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676a2d35dc598-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676a2d35dc598-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud: Criminals use technology to perpetrate fraud, but as consumers we can use technology to protect ourselves and our loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card d-none"> <a data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VOLUNTEER" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/guest/new-splash-01-740.jpg"></a> <p>Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App</p> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Shed the Meds & Shred the Paper</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Shed the Meds & Shred the Paper"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. 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Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/9YNYLWW8NJR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2d35dc598-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2d35dc598-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676a2d35dc598-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676a2d35dc598-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Shed the Meds & Shred the Paper </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Saturday, Nov 16, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Clinton G. Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/9YNYLWW8NJR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" 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style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/9YNYLWW8NJR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud: Criminals use technology to perpetrate fraud, but as consumers we can use technology to protect ourselves and our loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Shed the Meds & Shred the Paper </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Saturday, Nov 16, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Clinton G. Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/9YNYLWW8NJR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676a2d35dc598-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676a2d35dc598-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud: Criminals use technology to perpetrate fraud, but as consumers we can use technology to protect ourselves and our loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li 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left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud: Criminals use technology to perpetrate fraud, but as consumers we can use technology to protect ourselves and our loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Shed the Meds & Shred the Paper </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Saturday, Nov 16, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Clinton G. Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" 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Martin Park </b></div> <div> <div> 1601 Marcus Avenue </div> <div> <span> New Hyde Park, NY 11042 </span> </div> </div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:nyaarp@aarp.org"> nyaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 mb-3"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Clinton+G.+Martin+Park%2C+1601+Marcus+Avenue%2C+New+Hyde+Park%2C+NY+11042" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Long Island is hosting this important event to safely discard unwanted pharmaceuticals during the “Shed-and-Shred” event. Shed The Meds and Shred The Paper. Drive Up – Drop Off – Drive Away!</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding meds disposal:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Accepted items: YES prescriptions, prescription medications, sample medications and pet medications</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Drop off instructions: Keep all medications in original containers, block out name for anonymity, do not cross out medication information</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">We cannot accept: NO Needles, sharps, syringes, aerosol cans, liquid medications, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, liquids, creams, lotions, biohazardous waste and medications from businesses.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Regarding paper shredding:</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">You may bring up to three bags/boxes of paper to shred per vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Shredding truck will stay on-site for the time scheduled or until it reaches capacity.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHEN – Saturday, November 16, 2024 (rain or shine)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">TIME – 10am-1pm</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHERE – Clinton G Martin Park 1601 Marcus Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">WHO CAN ATEND – ALL AARP Members and Guests, advanced registration is required</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/dcfa3715-5903-4e0d-8ee9-fabedf432096/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DCFA3715-5903-4E0D-8EE9-FABEDF432096" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SHED_THE_MEDS_SHRED_THE_PAPER" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/9YNYLWW8NJR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2d35dc598-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2d35dc598-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676a2d35dc598-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676a2d35dc598-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-using-technology-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud-011425-gcn2rchljbp.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-USING-TECHNOLOGY-TO-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-FRAUD">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Using Technology to Protect Yourself from Fraud: Criminals use technology to perpetrate fraud, but as consumers we can use technology to protect ourselves and our loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/protect-yourself-from-online-relationship-scams-k3n444xr2bh.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PROTECT-YOURSELF-FROM-ONLINE-RELATIONSHIP-SCAMS">Protect Yourself from Online Relationship Scams</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Protect Yourself From Relationship Scams!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. PST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ma-volunteer-fraud-team-meeting-11725-84np685d3c9.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-MA-VOLUNTEER-FRAUD-TEAM-MEETING">AARP MA Volunteer Fraud Team Meeting</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">If you are an AARP volunteer, new or seasoned, and would like to get involved with our fraud work, this is the meeting for you!</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Jan 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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