The Semantics - A Social and Benevolent Organization

Here is the list of The Semantics new projects for 2008:

• East Meadow Challenger Soft Ball Game in East Meadow. Come out and help support this worthwhile effort to help these teams have a great day!

June 22nd

• Saint Mary’s Children’s Hospital Outpatient Gift Collection

December

• Saint Mary’s Children’s Hospital Store – for the patients to select gifts for family.

December

• Saint Mary’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party at Leonard’s of Great Neck. Come see the fun!!!!!!

December

• Queen of Peace Holiday Party. Come and help entertain all those who are so happy to be remembered at this time of year.

December

• OTHER FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS WILL BE PLANNED AND POSTED TO THE SITE AS SOON AS THEY ARE ROUNDED OUT.

Here is a list of The Semantics recently completed projects. Each project was prepared with the utmost care and attention to have achieved a succsessful affair. To view details and photo gallery please click on project title.

• The Queen of Peace Senior Residence Christmas Party held on December 18, 2007.

The Semantics provided food, entertainment and gifts for all attendees.

• St. Mary's holiday party held at Leonards of Great Neck on December 12, 2007.

On December 12th, 2007 St. Mary's hospital in Bayside, Queens NY held it's holiday party at Leonards of Great Neck - Day Two.

• St. Mary's holiday party held at Leonards of Great Neck on December 11, 2007.

On December 11th, 2007 St. Mary's hospital in Bayside, Queens NY held it's holiday party at Leonards of Great Neck - Day One.

• The Queen of Peace Senior Residence Christmas Party held on December 20, 2006.

The Semantics provided food, entertainment and gifts for all attendees.

• Chanukah party at Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Services Office on

December 19, 2006.

On December 19th 2006 The Semantics sponsored Rabbi Dr. Solmon Wulliger's Hanukkah party at Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Services Office.

• The New York Families for Autistic Children Christmas Party on December 10, 2006.

The music was donated by Nick Mascia (Niki Bop) Santa, Poo Bear & Elmo were donated by The Semantics. Special thanks to all the young ladies from Gamma Chi soroity of St. John's College for dressing up as Mrs. Claus & all the elfs, also the two young men from St. John's that were Poo Bear & Elmo.

• The annual 'Store party' at St. Mary's Hospital in Bayside, NY on December 6, 2006.

The Semantics held the annual store party at St. Mary's hospital in Bayside, NY on Wednesday, December 6th, 2006. We call it a Store because we set up tables all around the play room to make it look like a store so the children can pick out presents for thier mothers, fathers, and siblings to give out on Christmas day. The presents are donated and purchased by The Semantics, then we wrap the gifts. Each child picks a holiday card to give with the gift.

• St. Mary's holiday party held at Leonards of Great Neck on December 5, 2006.

On December 5th, 2006 St. Mary's hospital in Bayside, Queens NY held it's holiday party at Leonards of Great Neck. The staff of St. Mary's was again outstanding. The Semantics supplied toys for 600 children and goody bags for each child.

• Softball Game at East Meadow Challengers on October 15th, 2006.

Hot off the sports pages: The Semantics have lost to the East Meadow Challenger team for the 10th time in as many years. The game was held on October 15th 2006. See photos.

• The 13th annual Nassau County Challenger Tournament on June 10th, 2006

The Semantics was one of it's Sponsors. It is the purpose of the Challenger Division to provide the total Little League experience for the children who are physically or mentally challenged, in a wholesome, supervised environment, and expose these children to the benefits offered by Little League baseball.

• Passover Services in Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Services Center

(Rabbi Dr. Solmon Wulliger)

On April 12, 2006 The Semantics donated $1,000.00 to help with food bill.

• Chanukah holiday Party at Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Services Center

We donated $1,000 plus toys, hats, etc. to Rabbi Dr. Solmon Wulliger for Chanukah.

• Queen of Peace Senior Residence Party on December 20, 2005

We donated all the food for the party (about $1500.00), served the food, supply a DJ, singer and magic show. After the show we give each patient who lives in the Residence and the out patients a gift (lipstick, perfume, after shave, gloves, etc.).

• Free Gift Store in St. Mary’s Hospital for Children on December 13, 2005

We call it the Store because we purchased gifts that the patients can give to their mothers, fathers brothers or sisters on Christmas. The gifts are donated or purchased by the Semantics. The child picks the gift, we wrap the gift and give a greeting card to present to whoever receives the gifts.

• St. Mary's Party at Leonards on December 7, 2005

The Semantics received about 1400 names of patients in the hospital asking for a gift (the amount is around $15.00 each), took the lists and filled all of the requests. Some companies and members bought and wrapped each gift, put them in bags with the nurse names on it and delivered them to the hospital to be given to the patients on Christmas morning.

• East Meadow Challenger League baseball game, September 2005

The Semantics donated money for the event and some members went there and cooked. The DJ is a Semantic member, he donated his time.

• Nassau County Challenger League Tournement, June 2005

The Semantics donated $1500 to Nassau County Challenger League (East Meadow division). We helped with whatever is requires for the players and families to have a good time.