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Senior Scene® | December Issue
SENIOR CALENDAR | DECEMBER 2017
INBREVARD CO.
Monday Club: Every Mon, 50 & over take 15% off. All Beall’s Outlet stores.
The American Heart Association is offering FREE educational presen- tations to all Brevard County groups & organizations. To schedule your pre- sentation, please contact American Heart Association at 321-255-3557. NASA Alumni League MEET-
ING DECEMBER 19th AT THE KSC VISITOR COMPLEX. The December NAL meeting and luncheon is our annual holiday party, and this year we’ll be at the KSC Visitor Complex (Debus Conference Center), at 11:00 am on Tuesday, the 19th. There is
no program, just a buffet luncheon prepared by the Delaware North chefs, entertainment and fellowship, featuring our own Sam Haddad for music and fun. There will be door prizes and social activities for our members and spouses, but space is limited, so early registration is ad- vised and will be limited to parties of four and please, adults only. Online registration begins on December
1st. Deadline for reservations for
the December meeting is noon on December 17th, but we expect the early opportunity for registration may mean that all will be taken by then. Reservations after their opening on December 1st may also be made by responding to this reminder to Bev Merrilees: bmerrilees@c .rr.com or phone 321-452-5426. Information on our speakers and program activi- ties is posted on the League web site at www.nal .com, along with online registration and pre-payment by PayPal. Con rmed reservations may also be paid for at the door.
Hospice Seeks “Partners In Com- passionate Care” For Volunteer Training In S Brevard: For info on HOSF programs, please call 321-269- 4240 or 866-269-4240.
Space Coast Inventors Guild: Membership not required. 4th Sat. Eau Gallie Public Library. 768-1234 The EASE (Early Alzheimer’s Support & Education) program empowers individuals diagnosed with Alzhei- mer’s disease & related dementias
& their family member(s) to become active participants in their care by educating them about the disease as well as care & treatment options. For info, please call the E. Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic at (321)768- 9575 or Alzheimer’s Association at (800)272-3900.
HOSPICE OF ST. FRANCIS Be- reavement Program - Adults Call to
register & learn locations. 321-269- 4240 or 866-269-4240 First Wed at 9am - Men’s Breakfast, Titusville. F1st Thur at 11:30am.– Ladies’ Luncheon, Titusville. 2nd Mon at 11:30 a.m. - Melbourne Lunch Bunch, Melbourne. 3rd Thur at 11:30 am New Begin- nings Luncheon, Titusville. Mons at 3pm – Support Groups, Hospice of
from 9-12n, at Travis Park Comm Cen- ter, 2001 Michigan Avenue in Cocoa. For info, call (321) 633-1871.
The Brevard Genealogical Soci- ety meets 2nd Mon of each month at 9:30am, Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa. Visitors interested in discovering & recording family history are invited to attend. 321- 868-0075 or www. bgs.org.
INMELBOURNE BEACH Brevard County Parks and Rec- reation is offering several programs for senior citizens at the South Beach Comm Center, located at 500 Old Florida Trail, in Melbourne Beach. Seniors can enjoy a variety of activi- ties including Ladies Tea, a walking club,social games.
Ladies Tea is a free program held on the last Wed of every month from 2 to 3:30pm Attendees should bring a recipe & a treat to share. Please call to reserve a spot.
Mah Jongg and Bridge clubs
at the center are also growing in popularity. Call 321-952-3210 For info about these & other programs for people of all ages at the South Beach Comm Center.
Yoga Therapy class on Fri mornings from 10-11:30am. The cost is $8 and they can call here to get more info.
ININDIAN HARBOR BEACH AARP#1413, 1st Fri, 11:30am-2pm, Indian Harbor Beach Comm Center at Gleason Park, 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., 446-9358
INMELBOURNE
Grief Therapy Support Group If you have lost a loved one & would like or need the support of others, please consider joining us on the 2nd & 4th Thur of the month at 10am.
We meet in the Advent Lutheran Church at 7550 N Wickham Rd Mel- bourne, FL For info, please call Joan at (321) 610-8348.
Tap Dance for Grown-ups, Eau Gallie Civic Center, Mon 6pm Beg. 6:30 int.-adv. 255-4608.
Virtual Dementia Tours 2nd
Wed. of every month 3 to 5 PM at Joe’s Club, 4676 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, Tours are free & you
can schedule an appt by calling 321-253-4430. The tour is a method of building greater understanding
of dementia through a hands-on experience that provides critical insight to those caring for a person with dementia.
Memories in the Making Meets weekly 10-11:30 am Health First Center for Family Caregivers 3661
S Babcock Road, Melbourne Memories in the Making(R) is a
FREE signature art program by
the Alzheimer’s Association, that provides people living with early stage Alzheimer’s & Dementia with a forum to express themselves through watercolor painting & drawing. Be- cause there are no mistakes in art, creativity & fun are the primary focus.
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St. Francis, 4875 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. 108. 2nd & 4th Thur from 1pm to 2pm – Support Groups, Hospice of St. Francis, 1250-B Grumman Pl, Titusville 32780. 2nd & 4th Thur from 5:30pm. to 7pm. – Support Grps, Hospice of St. Francis, 4875 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. 108, Melbourne 32940.
The EASE (Early Alzheimer’s Support & Education) 7 week educational program will be held in 1st Methodist Church in Cocoa. Info: Sharon Melton 1-800-272-3900.
CAREGIVER EDUCATION AND RESOURCE PROGRAM–free to Brevard County residents. Please call Caregiver Program Coordinator at 321-269-4240 x330 or toll free 866- 269-4240 For info and to register. New York State Club
Sunday December 3, 2017, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm, N.Y.S. C. will be Celebrating the Seasons Holidays. Restaurant: Tobone’s, 12:00 noon, Downtown Melbourne, 601 East New Haven, 536–8499
Live Theater: 2:00 pm, “Annie ” Hen- egar Center, 625 East New Haven, Melbourne.
The New York State Club membership consists of former residents of New York State. The Club meets year round on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for lunch at restaurants in Brevard County, Florida. Members and guests have an opportunity to meet former residents from all counties of New York State. Our club hosts at lunch outstanding guest speakers, or a pan- el of presenters offering stimulating educational programs for member’s enhancement. Our goal is to have
a vibrant, growing, and meaningful New York State Club that fosters ongoing camaraderie and fellowship. New York State Club Coach John Trieste, 321 446–9358
INCAPE CANAVERAL Watercolor Class: Mons 12:30- 3:30pm at the Cape Canaveral Library, 201 Polk Ave, Cape Canaveral. This mixed level class is small to ensure plenty of individual attention. Come learn in a fun & supportive environment. BobbQ Brown at 321- 536-7773 for info & to register.
INCOCOA
The Central Area of Brevard County Parks and Recreation of- fers free Seniors Social Time on Wed,
Hatha Yoga: Tue, 2:00 p.m. at the Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave. 868-1104.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) NARFE Apollo Chapter 1137 meets monthly on the 2nd Mon of each month at Kay’s BBQ Restaurant, SR 520 in Cocoa. You are invited
INCOCOA BEACH
Dec. 1st.
The Single, Separated, Widowed and Divorced (SSWD) group will meet for lunch on Friday, December 1st. at 12:30 p.m. at the Florida Seafood Bar and Grill, 480 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach. All are welcome to join the group. For other details, please call 321-868-7775.
Dec. 15
The Single, Separated, Widowed
and Divorced (SSWD) group will hold a Christmas potluck dinner at the Parish Center, Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Co- coa Beach. Please bring a dish to share and canned goods for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. For other details, please call 321-868-7775.
Dec. 19
The Single, Separated, Widowed
and Divorced (SSWD) group will meet for lunch and birthday party on Tuesday, December 19 at 12:30 p.m. at Long Dogger’s Eatery, 350 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach. All are welcome to join the group. For other details, please call 321-868-7775.
to join us for lunch at 11:30 & an interesting speaker at 12:15. No reservations required. www.NARFE. org/Chapter1137