Resource Events

Ongoing Events

Health Check In Days

Every First Monday of the Month 10 am-2 pm

QueensCare parish nurses and community health workers will be at St. Lawrence parish office on the first Monday of each month. Members of the congregation or the neighborhood can meet with them on a walk-in basis. The parish nurses and CHWs provide low or no-cost immunizations (flu, shingles, etc) and screenings (TB, blood pressure, glucose, etc) to children and adults, as well as health education and counseling.

Parish nurses can also refer those requiring further medical attention to QueensCare Health Centers or other healthcare resources (transportation will be provided) within the community

Adult ESL

Every Tuesday - Thursday

9:30 -11 am

An informal, friendly environment to learn the basics of communicating in English. For adults whose first language is something other than English.

Special Events

Vision Screening

Spring 2024 at Students at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School

Spring 2024 Adults from Watts Community

Vision screening will determine if you need a follow up to get a prescription for glasses. All vision services (including prescription glasses) are at no cost to participants.

Pediatric Dental Care

Summer 2026

Friends is partnering with QueensCare Health Services to bring the children in the Watts quality no cost comprehensive dental care.