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There’s nothing quite like local or like the MOVIES! That's Why AARP is Here to Help You Stay Connected.AARP Long Island Presents - a series of film events, in collaboration with Gold Coast Arts Center at venues throughout the region.Adventure, love, drama, comedy, animation, science, history… short film programs provide it all and prove that good things can come in small packages.

1. Tuesday April 8: 11 a.m. ET | Reel Abilities Short Film Program
Gold Coast Arts Center
113 Middle Neck Road
Great Neck, NY 11021
Gold Coast Arts will present a live screening of short films from the 17th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York on April 8 at 11:00am at the Gold Coast Arts Center. This event is free for AARP members and guests to attend, courtesy of AARP Long Island. Registration is required to secure a seat to this VIP special event. Don’t forget to stop by our AARP table and meet our volunteers! They will have giveaways, information and resources, and share what we do in your community!
For information regarding this event and to RSVP, call Gold Coast Arts Center, 516-829-2570, or visit https://goldcoastarts.org/reelabilities-2025/

2. Thursday April 29: 7 p.m. ET | Retro Film Screening
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street
Port Washington, NY 11050
Gold Coast Arts will present a live screening of the 80’s classic film Desperately Seeking Susan (starring Roseanna Arquette and Madonna). The event will include music, swag bags and drinks. AARP Long Island is a proud sponsor of this special event. Look for our giveaways, information and resources!For tickets and information regarding this event, call Gold Coast Arts Center, 516-829-2570, or visit www.goldcoastarts.org

3. Tuesday September 9, 11 a.m. ET| Gold Coast's Favorite Short Films
Gold Coast Arts Center
113 Middle Neck Road
Great Neck, NY 11021
Gold Coast will present a free live screening of the some of our favorite short films. The event will take place at Gold Coast Arts Center and will be free for AARP members and guests to attend, courtesy of AARP Long Island. Registration is required to secure a seat to this VIP special event. Don’t forget to stop by our AARP table and meet our volunteers!
For tickets and information regarding this event, call Gold Coast Arts Center, 516-829-2570, or visit www.goldcoastarts.org

4. October 2025: The 2025 Gold Coast International Film Festival
The Gold Coast Int’l Film Festival is back at locations throughout the region and AARP will be there to welcome you! Visit our tables and meet our volunteers at screenings on October 8, 16, 20, 23 at venues throughout the region.
For tickets and information regarding each film and venue call Gold Coast Arts Center at 516-829-2570, www.goldcoastarts.org
We look forward to seeing you at the movies.
*These are not AARP events. Any information you provide to the host organization shall be governed by their privacy policy.
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