Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Drive, NE Palm Bay, Florida 32907-1178 321-724-1338 [FAX 321-729-9333]

GOLDEN TIMES Newsletter

JUNE 2020

Volume 31 Number 6

An old-fashioned Welcome Back Picnic (an indoor picnic) to be held after our Center reopens.

Date to be announced.

Menu: BBQ hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans,

chips, sodas, and ice cream cups.

True 50/50

A Free Event for members only.

2020 VOLUNTEER DINNER CRUISE

A cruise on the St. John’s River is

planned for our GPBSC volunteers.

This will be scheduled after the Center reopens.

$20.00 nonrefundable for members with

20 or more volunteer hours last year

($75 nonrefundable for members with

fewer than 20 volunteer hours last year,

and for Guests, if space is available).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATES

There is the potential for seven (7) new Board Members to be added to the BOD in November. Applications to run for

the BOD will be available at the Front Desk August 31 through September 30th. The deadline to apply has been ex-

tended one month due to the unexpected closure of the Center in 2020. In the event the Center has not reopened by

August 1st, an application will be included in the August and September newsletters; the completed applica-

tion can either be mailed to or dropped off at the Center.

A Board Member must be a current member of the GPBSC, in good standing, and be willing to submit to a background

check as well as serve as a Board Member wherever needed and as required, such as: chairing a GPBSC event

and/or committee, being a building sitter, volunteering at various functions.

Qualifications:

Must be 50 years of age or older,

Must have been an active member of the GPBSC for 1 year prior to June 30th of the election year, in good standing,

dues paid for the election year, not on suspension, and have no financial indebtedness to the Center,

Must have completed 50 volunteer hours in the election year. Due to closures of the Center in 2020, the timeframe for

volunteer hours has been amended to: “Must have completed 50 volunteer hours from October 1, 2019 through Sep-

tember 30, 2020”.

If you have any questions regarding running for office, I may be reached in the Treasurer’s Office at the Center.

Thank you for considering running for office. CindyTrippany, Committee Chairperson

REMINDER TO ALL ACTIVITY LEADERS:

Whether we reopen the Center on July 1 or at a later date, if your activity will not start up that first week be sure

to call Sylvia to let her know your start date: (321) 557-1395.

It is essential that we gather that information so that the front desk can reply accurately to phone inquiries.

THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

This periodical, The GPBSC Golden Times, is published monthly by the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, located at

1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay, Florida 32907-1178 ©2020 Phone: (321)724-1338 Website: www.gpbsc.org

The inclusion of advertising does not constitute an endorsement of nor the accuracy

of the ad by the GPBSC or of the products or services advertised.

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President’s Message

Dear Members,

The Board of Directors will continue to meet each month to discuss

possible dates on which to safely and effectively reopen our Center.

The next Board meeting will be on Monday, June 22, at 10:00 am.

Reopening will depend on the medical recommendations provided

by both the Governor of Florida and the CDC regarding Covid-19.

The biggest challenges will continue to be the necessity for Social

Distancing and the pro-cedures necessary to provide a sanitized

environment to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

We must insist that all of our members accept the responsibility to

be proactive in regard to maintaining safe and sanitary conditions.

The Center cannot force members to wear masks, but common

sense dictates that no one comes to the Center when they are not

feeling well. We must insist on continuing the safe practices of:

frequent washing of hands, players sanitizing supplies and games,

cooperation with disinfecting tables and chairs, members and

guests discarding all trash into bagged receptacles, and the

continued disinfecting of work areas, including desks, telephones,

and computers.

The best way to keep our members informed of the reopening date

and restrictions is for members to utilize the GPBSC website.

Additionally you’ll see current updates if you “like us” on Facebook.

The City of Palm Bay has received a grant that will greatly improve

our Center. These updates are directly related to ADA requirements

and work is scheduled to begin in June.

I am not certain what our new normal will be, but with everyone’s

help we can safely return to our daily activities at the Center in the

near future. I hope all Moms had a special Mother’s Day and wish

the same for all Dads on Father’s Day, June 21.

Be safe and see you soon!

President David Trippany

1st Vice President Ken Parnell

2nd Vice President Sylvia Fels

Treasurer Barbara Godwin-Hazel

Secretary Frank Joslin

Sharon Andrews Loretta Sandy

Hector Colon Anita Schulze

Tom Moore Cindy Trippany

Lorne Ott Bob Wood

Legal Counsel ... Roy Alterman, Esq.

Advertising Peg Currie

Assistant Treasurer Cindy Trippany

Bargain Corner Lenore Stephens / Barbara Mills

Bingo Chair (Wed.) Vonda Gould

Bingo Chair (Fri.) Barbara Godwin-Hazel

Building Manager Bob Wood

Front Desk Manager Anita Schulze

Kitchen Manager Deb Finn Kitchen co-managers Lynn Chancellor Pam Tober Phyllis Clark

\ Snacks Janet & Bill Nowall

Newsletter Editors Peg Currie Chuck Stradford

Ombudsman Chair Elide Wood

Outreach Judy Willman

Rental Office Loretta Sandy

Sunshine Jan Grest

Travel Sylvia Fels

Welcome Wagon Fran Stevens

Annual membership: $25.00

Members = 2957

Total Active Volunteers = 140

GPBSC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DIRECTORS

SENIOR CENTER MANAGER CONTACTS

BE SMART

STAY APART

— BUT STAY

CONNECTED

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772-913-0269 Bronko1942@gmail.com

On Wednesdays

and Fridays

Wednesdays: Starts at 11:30 am. Packages begin at

$6, with a minimum payout of $1,090.

Total of 26 chances to win with prize amounts as fol-

lows: 12 games @ $30; 12 @ $40; 1 @ $50; 1 @ $200.

Also, 6 special games with minimum payouts from $30

to $200, some of which are Progressive. Plus a Pro-

gressive U-Pick-Em prize from $100 to $3,000.

Friday Nights: Starts at 6:00 pm. Packages begin

at $14, with a minimum payout of $2,700.

Total of 36 chances to win with prize amounts of $50 for

24 games; $100 for 9 games; $200 for 3 games. Also, 3

special games with payouts ranging from $200 to $300,

plus Progressive U-Pick-Em prize from $100 to $3,000.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tues, Aug. 18: Election Day (our Center is a voting

location)

Mon, Sept. 7: Labor Day

Tues, Nov. 3: Election Day (our Center is a voting

location)

Thur & Fri, Nov. 26 & 27: Thanksgiving

Thur & Fri, Dec. 24 & 25: Christmas Eve/

Christmas Day

Thur, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve

GPBSC 2020 Closed Dates

The Saturday Night Dances

will resume later in the year.

3Watch future newsletters for announcement of

the next scheduled Saturday Night Dance

or check our website: www.gpbsc.org

The Dances are held on the

last Saturday of the month,

7:30—10:30 pm.

Members $5.00;

nonmembers $7.00.

50/50 raffle; door prizes;

set-ups available

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Casual Dress

Thoughts when there’s too much time to think

(such as during a quarantine):

Some days I have no idea what I’m doing out of bed.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could put ourselves in

the dryer for 10 minutes, then come out wrinkle-free

and three sizes smaller.

These days, “on time” is when I get there.

Aging has slowed me down, but it hasn’t shut me up.

Covid-19 Days

Until further notice, the days of the week are now

called: Thisday, Thatday, Otherday, Someday,

Yesterday, Today, and Nextday.

OUTREACH — IMPORTANT INFORMATION

One of the charities our GPBSC Outreach sponsors

is St. Vincent de Paul. Because our Center is closed,

we haven’t been able to provide our usual donations

to this charity.

We encourage our members to donate canned

goods and hygiene items directly to St. Vincent de

Paul, or you may send contributions in the form of

a check made payable to St. Vincent de Paul. (If you

prefer to mail a check to the Center, the check

should still be made payable to St. Vincent de Paul.)

St. Vincent de Paul is on the grounds of Our Lady of

Grace, which is at 300 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay SE,

32907. It is open 9:00 - 11:00 am on Tuesdays and

Thursdays.

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Phoenix

Health Rising

to our 2020 Corporate Sponsor

DEFINITION:

Intaxication: euphoria at

getting a refund from the IRS,

which lasts until you realize it

was your money to start with.

Treasurer’s Corner Barbara Godwin-Hazel

Year ending

12/31/19

Year to date

ending 2/29/20

Revenues $577,574 $114,289

Less: Expenses (566,791) (98,689)

Net proceeds (Loss) $10,783 $15,600

Cash & investments $331,944 $257,946

June Days

June 14: Flag Day

June 20:

First day of summer

June 21: Father’s Day

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The Travel Department is working hard to arrange new dates for those activities postponed because of Covid-19

closures. Be assured that your tickets are still good. For additional information, call Sylvia at 321-557-1395.

Postponed to a different show (date & show title to be announced). [originally was The Andrews Brothers] The

Winter Park Playhouse, plus lunch at the Olive Garden. (65 volunteer hours available)

Postponed. Little Havana Food and Cultural Tour, includes tasting tour of authentic Cuban cuisine, visits to a

cigar factory and to an art museum. (89 volunteer hours available)

Postponed. New York City Broadway Theatre Trip, and a tour of the 9/11 Memorial. Includes all transportation

to and from the airport; three plays, plus some meals. (599 volunteer hours available)

Postponed to a different show (date & show title to be announced). [originally was Mamma Mia] musical show

and lunch, at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson. (75 volunteer hours available)

Postponed until October 2021. Mediterranean Cruise aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam; includes

two extra nights in Barcelona. (599 volunteer hours available)

Nov. 8 - 15, 2020 Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Harmony of the Seas; includes stops in the Bahamas,

St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Nevis. (599 volunteer hours available)

Dec.3, 2020. Norton Museum of Art and lunch. Tour of museum, then lunch at the historic Leopard Lounge in

the Chesterfield Hotel. (65 volunteer hours available)

Dec. 11 - 14, 2020. Myrtle Beach Holiday Getaway. Three nights at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront; three spectacular

shows, a pirate’s voyage dinner & show, the festival of trees at Ripley’s Aquarium. (599 volunteer hours available)

GPBSC TRAVEL Office hours: Mon. - Fri, 9 am - 1:00 pm. Call 321-724-1338 or 321-312-3362

NOTE that the SPECIAL MEETING to discuss Mediterranean Excursions is rescheduled for Oct. 29, 2021 (when .

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Stop in at any activity that interests you. You will be welcomed!

Talk with the supervisor of the group. [Note that some activities have small participation fees.]

ACTIVITIES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Aerobics 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am

Art Class 9:30 - 11:30 am

Bargain Corner 9:00 am - noon 8:00 - 11:00 am 8:30 - 11:30 am 8:00 am - noon 3:30 - 6:15 pm

Billiards: A.M. 8:00 - 11:30 am 8:00 - 11:30 am 8:00 - 11:30 am 8:00 - 11:30 am 8:00 - 11:30 am

Billiards: Ladies 11:30 - 3:30 pm

Billiards: P.M. 11:30 am - 3:30 pm 11:30 - 3:30 pm

Billiards: Open 11:30 - 4:00 pm 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Bingo 11:30 - 3:30 pm 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Blood Pressure Every Mon and Wed, 9:00 - 11:00 am, and the 4th Tuesday of each month from 9:00 - 11:30 am

Bocce (as weather permits) 9:00 - 11:00 am 9:00 - 11:00 am

Bone Builders* [*Doctor’s permission required]

8:30 - 9:30 am &

10:00 - 11:00 am

8:30 - 9:30 am &

10:00 - 11:00 am

Bridge: Early bird 9:00 - 12:00 noon

Bridge: Mon & Fri 12:15 - 3:30 pm 12:15 - 3:30 pm

Bunco Starts promptly 6:30 - 8:30 pm, first and third Tuesdays each month (doors open 6:00 pm).

Canasta: Hand & Foot 11:30 - 3:30 pm

Computer Class and Lab 1:00 - 3:30 pm

Class

9:00 - 11:30 am

Lab

Cornhole Toss 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Crafts Upcoming crafts (and supplies needed) are listed on the lobby bulletin board 9:00 - 11:30 am

Darts (2nd & 4th Wednesdays in Annex) 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Dinner Club: Meet and Eat (3rd Mondays) Reserve with Sylvia

5:00 pm at restaurant

Will resume in June, if possible. Check future newsletter issues for date of next Dinner Club.

Dominoes 6:00 - 10:00 pm 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Euchre 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Friday Social Lunch First Friday of each month. Next gathering date to be determined. 1:00 pm

Fun in Motion Chair Exercises 9:30 - 10:15 am Alternates with Joint Movement

Golden Tones 10:00 am - noon

Golf (Crane Creek, on 192) For more info, call Ron: 978-836-7327. 9:30 am

Hawaiian Dance 9:30 - 10:15 am

Joint Movement Chair Exercises 9:30 - 10:15 am Alternates with Fun in Motion

Library Located in the “C” room. Available for browsing when groups are not in session there.

Mah Jongg (American) 12:00 - 3:30 pm

NEWSLETTER BOOSTERS A $15.00 donation will add your name to the Booster list for one year.

$$$ = expires this month.

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Ping Pong 1:00 - 3:30 pm 1:00 - 3:30 pm 1:00 - 3:30 pm

Pinochle 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Poker: Hi/Low 12:00 - 3:30 pm 12:00 - 3:30 pm 12:00 - 3:30 pm

Poker “Omaha” Every other Saturday, A-B Room, 12:00 - 4:00 pm (must sign up by Friday)

Poker: Straight 12:00 - 3:30 pm 6:00 - 9:30 pm 6:00 - 9:00 pm 12:00 - 3:30 pm

Pretenders 9:00 - 10:00 am

NEW Quilting Club Morning Call front desk to confirm start-up date

Saturday Night Dance Dances are held on the LAST Saturday of the month. 7:30 - 10:30 pm

Shuffleboard (indoor) (2nd & 4th Wednesday in Main Hall) 4:30 - 6:00

Tai Chi 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Woodshop 8:00 am - noon 8:00 am - noon 8:00 am - noon 8:00 am - noon 8:00 am - noon

Wii Bowling 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Yoga (chair) 10:30 - 11:30 am

Zumba Gold 10:00 - 10:45 am

ACTIVITIES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Mah Jongg (Asian) (!st and 3rd Wednesdays) 6:30 - 9:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)

Movies 6:30 - 9:30 pm

GPBSC Groups

Bingo, Wed/Fri

Bocce

Bridge, Mon/Fri $$$

Early Bird Bridge

Euchre $$$

Ping Pong

Pinochle

MembersEtsuko Bienvenu

Joan Chapklin

Linda Deertz

Debbie Finn

Beverly Gento

Bill Habermann

Dr. Curtis Hill

Jo & Beryl Kruempel

Don & Nancy LaFortune

Brian & Carol McCauley

William Madison

OIA, Order of the Sons of Italy

Joan & Stephen Perry

David & Cindy Trippany

In loving memory of Ron Gento

by his friends at the GPBSC.

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You Can Rent Our Facility for Your Special Event

Reasonable Rates Rooms available 7 days a week

Easy access from 95

Think of us for your dances, conferences, anniversaries, seminars, birthday parties, graduations, etc.

For Rates and Scheduling call:

321-724-1338 and select Rental Office open: Mon—Fri 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Interior and Exterior

Painting

Pressure Washing

Shelf Installations

Ceiling Fan Installs

Furniture, Cabinet, Grill, etc. Assembly

TV Mounting

Trim Carpentry

Garage Opener Installs & Repairs

OSIA, Palm Bay Lodge is now accepting new mem-

bers. We meet right here in the A&B room of the

Senior Center, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on the 3rd

Wednesday of each month .

The Order Sons of Italy In America is the largest

and oldest Italian-American fraternal organization

in the US. OSIA has more than 600,000 members and supporters and

has a network of more than 650 chapters coast to coast. If you wish

to celebrate your heritage, we welcome you to join and participate in

our Lodge activities.

Please like us on our Facebook page: Sons of Italy Palm Bay Lodge

2823 or contact us at jbott@aol.com

YOUR AD COULD APPEAR HERE,

AVAILABLE TO OUR

2,000+ MEMBERS.

THE GREATER PALM BAY SENIOR CENTER has made arrangements with

our Legal Counsel

TO PROVIDE AN INITIAL CONSULTATION TO OUR MEMBERS AT NO CHARGE

He is a Member of our Senior Center,

Member of the Florida Bar Elder Law Section,

Member of the Florida Bar Real Property and Probate Section,

Experienced Civil Litigator,

Agent for Attorney’s Title Fund,

Member of International Rotary, Brevard Bar Association,

Florida Native, former business owner.

Concentrates in

ELDER LAW Living Trusts, Wills, and Medicaid, Estate Planning, Probate,

Real Estate, Business Law, Personal Injury,

Title Insurance, Closings, and Residential Mortgages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

THE LAW OFFICE OF

Roy A. Alterman, P. A. COUNSELOR and ATTORNEY AT LAW

2115 Palm Bay Road, N.E.

Palm Bay, Florida 32905

Phone: (321) 727-0222

or (321) 726-0009