BOOMER GUIDE 2017 by Jill Gaines

BOOMER CELEBRATING 11 YEARS AS BREVARD COUNTY’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BOOMERS AND SENIORS

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FAVORITE APPS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER

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11th Annual Boomer Guide 2017 A supplement to Senior Life of Florida

PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY Bluewater Creative Group, Inc. PUBLISHER Jill Blue-Gaines

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Hot Lines & Help Lines

Business Connections

Health & Wellness

Sports, Activities, Games

Clubs, Programs, Meetings

Helpful Emergency Information

Listings — Attorneys to Utility Assistance

Listings — Alzheimer’s to Wound Care

Listings — Archery to Yoga

Listings — AARP to Writer’s Groups

Veterans Resources

Senior Living Tour

Support Groups

Listings — Organizations, Memorials, Tributes

Senior Resort Living, Apartments, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care, Group Homes

Listings — Alzheimer’s to Vision Care

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SHINE & Seniors at Lunch

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Emergency & Hurricane Safety Information

Listings – Health Insurance Assistance, Nutrition

Take part in making Brevard a better place to live

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Gentiva Health Services is now part of Kindred at Home, a provider of home care with the nationwide Kindred Healthcare network of services. Our management and clinical team of Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Home Health Aides and Medical Social Workers remain the same. We look forward to continuing the relationship with our community and patients and deepening our commitment to providing the highest quality of clinical care.

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Help Lines Hot Lines We have categorized these listings in the areas of greatest need. When in doubt, call 2-1-1. Local telephone operators at Brevard 2-1-1 can look up and refer you to any needed service. Brevard Information Helpline......................................2-1-1 2-1-1 is a 24/7 Helpline for essential services Alternate 211 number.......................................... 321-632-6688

BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF NON-EMERGENCY Sheriff Wayne Ivey................................................ 321-264-5201 North Area............................................................321-264-5100 Central Area...........................................................321-633-7162 South Area ........................................................... 321-952-6371

POLICE (CITY) NON-EMERGENCY Cape Canaveral............................................... 321-868-1113 Cocoa....................................................................321-639-7620 Cocoa Beach........................................................ 321-868-3251 Indialantic............................................................. 321-723-7788 Indian Harbour Beach..........................................321-773-3030 Melbourne............................................................ 321-608-6731 Melbourne Beach................................................. 321-723-4343 Melbourne Village................................................321-725-7224 Palm Bay.............................................................. 321-952-3456 Rockledge............................................................ 321-690-3988 Satellite Beach......................................................321-773-4400 Titusville................................................................321-264-7800 West Melbourne...................................................321-723-9673

Brevard County Fire Rescue Non-Emergency................................................... 321-633-2056

Emergency................................................................ 9-1-1 Elder Abuse Hotline................................1-800-96-ABUSE ..........................................................................962-2873 # TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf).. 1-800-453-5145 Elder Helpline......................................... 1-800-96-ELDER ............................................................... 1-800-963-5337

PHYSICIAN REFERRAL

Health First Physician Referral...................................321-434-4335 Parrish Physician Referral ..........................................321-268-6110 Wuesthoff Physician Referral................................ 1-800-522-6363

Emergency and Hurricane Safety Information............................................ page 106

Aging Matters in Brevard.....................................321-639-8770 Alcoholics Anonymous.................................... 321-724-2247 American Red Cross.............................................321-890-1002 Brevard County Dept. of Health...........................321-637-7300 Brevard County Legal Aid ...................................321-631-2500 Brevard County TRIAD..........................................................2-1-1 Circles of Care.................................................321-722-5200 High-quality mental health, alcohol, drug abuse treatment and related services through its hospital-based and state and county contracted programs. Florida Dept. of Elder Elder Affairs —Aging and Disability Resource Center.......... 1-800-963-5337 —Senior Resource Alliance Elder Helpline...... 1-800-963-5337 Florida Domestic Violence Hotline................ 1-800-500-1119 Florida Highway Patrol........................................321-690-3900 Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission......................352-732-1225 Florida Senior Legal Helpline.......................1-888-895-7873 Housing and Human Services Housing ..........321-633-2076 Meals on Wheels..................................................321-639-8770 National Domestic Violence Hotline ............1-800-799-7233 National Flood Insurance Program.............1-800-638-6620 National Fraud Information Center.........................fraud.org National Hispanic Family Health Helpline.......1-866-783-2645 Parrish Senior Solutions ..................................... 321-268-6800 Poison Control..............................................1-800-222-1222 Salvation Army Domestic Violence Shelter.........321-631-2764 Seniors vs. Crime .................................................. 800-203-3099 Consumer-related complaints Serene Harbor Domestic Violence Center ........321-726-8282 SHINE................................................................... 321-752-8080 Social Security Administration..................................1-866-716-7667 Suicide Prevention Lifeline ......................... 1-800-273-8255 Sunflower House...................................................321-452-4341 Veterans Affairs Suicide 24hr Hotline......... 1-800-273-8255 Victim Advocate Services......................................321-617-7555 Elder Floridians’ source to gain convenient access to legal advice and referrals. Lawhelp.org Women’s Center............................................... 321-242-3110 Women’s Center Counseling Services............ 321-242-1526 For additional Senior Services listings see page 32.

BOOMER CELEBRATING 11 YEARS AS BREVARD COUNTY’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BOOMERS AND SENIORS

BOOMER

UNIQUE MATCH

FAVORITE APPS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER

BOOMERS HAVE

ZEST FOR LIFE

great

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EDITION 2017 · NO. 11

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BUSINESS FINDER HEALTH & WELLNESS SPORTS & ACTIVITIES CLUBS & GROUPS SUPPORT GROUPS HURRICANE SAFETY

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WHEEL POWER

JET DOG

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Celebrating 20 Years

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9 FAVORITE APPS APPS CAN MAKE LIFE EASIER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Several smartphone apps recommended for the iPhone

With just a few taps, everything becomes a little easier with the use of a wide array of apps

Apps are the building blocks and basis for every smartphone. Smartphones have three separate operating systems (OSs) that do not mingle: Apple has iOS, Nokia and Windows phones use Windows Mobile, Samsung and Google phones use Android. Not all apps are available on all operating systems. You can’t put an app on a smartphone or device if it wasn’t made for that OS. Senior Life writers Muffy Berlyn, Flora Reigada and Jeff Navin share apps that they use during their daily activities. Feel free to adopt some our favorites or let us know if you have some favorites of your own.

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JIGSAW PUZZLE

GAS BUDDY

VOICE MEMOS

Jigsaw Puzzle is a free app I enjoy and can be used while watching TV and relaxing. It lets you choose the size puzzle you want to work with on any given image they supply, from four pieces to 100 pieces, and whether you want the pieces rotated or all straight up. You can choose a background color for the board, and single out the straight edge pieces for a jump start.

The Gas Buddy app keeps travelers informed of fuel prices at individual gas stations. These change to keep information current and users may inform Gas Buddy of any changes. Gas stations are listed, enabling the consumer to do comparison shopping. This app can be used locally or to research gas prices around the nation.

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Voice Memos app for the iPhone records conversations and keeps the recordings in a simple list with a title you create that includes a date stamp, and length of time of recording in seconds, minutes, hours. I use it for interviewing people for freelance articles I write. But I have also found it is good for recording what doctors say during my doctor’s appointments.

Muffy Beryln

Jeff Navin

SKYVIEW

DIRECTV

NBA

My husband and I have taken to looking at the night sky from our back deck using simply a pair of binoculars, and also the app called SkyView which is free. SkyView maps out what you are looking at just by pointing your phone at the sky with varying small to large white points representing the star or planet, mapped in the correct pattern. While you look at your phone to see the real thing, their mapped version is overlaid onto what you see and you can easily select individual points of light to get the name and description of what it is. With SkyView, you can see solar system objects, stars and constellations.

DirecTV offers an app that allows its subscribers to watch programming that they subscribe to on their phone. It also allows its viewers to set up their DVR if they forgot to tape a program before leaving the house. That feature is bound to prevent a lot of family discord. A delay at the airport isn’t too bad if everyone can watch a baseball game, an HBO movie or a favorite show on their cell phone.

Jeff Navin

BASEBALL

Flora Reigada

KINDLE

CALCULATOR

Some prefer the feel of a physical book, but the Kindle app is for those who prefer a virtual library at their fingertips, accessible by phone, tablet or computer. This app reduces the clutter of books gathering dust and silverfish in one’s home. Economy is a factor as well, because e-books are considerably cheaper than paperback or hardcover books. Many are available on Amazon and can be downloaded instantly.

For the basketball fan, the NBA app is a good choice. A quick glance can give updated scores of live games or a detailed archive to look up box scores from games played throughout the season. League pass subscribers also can watch games from their phone. The app is filled with feature stories and news.

While the calculator app may not be entertaining or exciting, it can be a budgetary aid. This is especially important for those living on fixed incomes. In the grocery store for example, adding each purchase helps the shopper make decisions. It also helps avoid sticker shock and a potential coronary at the checkout.

The MLB.com app also is desirable for baseball fans. MLB Extra Innings subscribers can watch live games or, for those who do not subscribe to this wonderful service to watch your favorite team no matter where you live, there are live pitch-by-pitch updates from a simulated baseball diamond of all live games. The app is full of statistics in a sport that lives by the numbers. For the baseball fan who takes his allegiance perhaps too seriously, the MILB.com First Pitch app is a way too keep track of future stars learning the craft in baseball’s minor leagues.

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Wheel power American Muscle Car Museum is Melbourne’s showroom for vroom

BY MIKE GAFFEY

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rom a distance, the American Muscle Car Museum at 3500 Sarno Road in Melbourne resembles the site of a major corporation like Harris or Northrop Grumman. A wall surrounds the 42-acre complex. Forty large solar arrays with 1,200 solar panels point skyward. And the main showroom of the 123,000-square-foot facility can be mistaken for an airplane hangar. But once inside the 18,000-square-foot front showroom, where eight gleaming, multicolored Ford GTs worth more than $6 million are arranged in a circle, visitors realize that the only things manufactured at the facility are the dreams of car lovers enthralled with vintage and modern high-performance vehicles. The $10 million solar-powered museum had its grand opening Oct. 22, but is not open to the public. Instead, Pieloch hosts only nonprofit fundraisers, free educational tours for students and auto-related activities such as car shows or autocross events at the facility. “One hundred percent of the money stays here in Brevard County,” Pieloch said. Inside the 90,000-square-foot, concrete-and-steel main showroom, Pieloch has assembled a collection

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“People see these cars and it brings back memories” —Mark Pieloch of some of the rarest vehicles in the world, all in pristine condition. Arrayed in rows in the cavernous, dehumidified showroom, they range from 1950s to 1970s muscle cars to a 2017 Shelby GT350R. American-made cars make up about 95 percent of the vehicles on display, but Pieloch’s collection also includes a half-dozen pickup trucks, nine Porsches and a Ferrari.

The collection’s main features are: • more than 40 Indianapolis 500 pace cars and trucks. • more than 30 Shelbys — vehicles modified by American race car driver and automotive designer Carroll Shelby. • 24 Yenkos — high-performance versions of Chevrolet vehicles, mainly Camaros, modified by American race car driver Don Yenko. Pieloch owns at least one car for every make and model ever built, which he says makes it the world’s most extensive Yenko car collection. • more than 80 First Place National show winners. Nearly half of the vehicles have fewer than 10,000 original miles, including more than 60 with fewer than 100 original miles. More than

Classic Collection There are classic cars for everyone at the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne Left: Mark Pieloch, owner and president of the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, stands next to a 1955 Chevy Bel Air Indianapolis 500 pace car, one of more than 260 high-performance vehicles in his personal collection Center: Classic Porsche Carrera 911

Pink Pump Go Kart half have never been restored. Pieloch’s love of cars dates back to his youth in Massachusetts, where his uncle ran a junkyard and later owned car dealerships and his older brother restored vehicles. “My favorite car is my 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra, midnight blue,” said Pieloch, who’s been collecting cars since 1974. “My favorite year (for cars) is 1957. That’s the year I was born.” Pieloch still adds to his collection, but not as much as in past years. “I’m probably 90 percent done,” he said. “I’m in the process now of switching out some cars. I have about eight duplicates and I just put about five duplicates for sale on eBay two weeks ago.” Pieloch’s collection isn’t limited to muscle cars. The museum also

displays such items as balloon-tire bicycles, auto-related neon signs, antique gas pumps, juke boxes, pedal cars and planes, radios, vintage soda coolers and motorcycles. Probably the most unusual vehicle in Pieloch’s collection is a 12-foot long, 9-foot-tall go kart shaped like a pink high-heeled shoe, which was donated by an Orlando car dealer for the 501c3 museum’s grand opening, a charity event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “You should have seen the looks our guys were getting from drivers when they were bringing it here,” he said. “People were taking photos as they were driving.” The complex includes offices, an autocross track and a 15,000-square -foot maintenance and restoration facility where vehicles will be serviced

and started, and some will be driven. Pieloch chose Melbourne as the site of his museum after moving to Melbourne Beach in 2008 and then relocating his former company Pharma Chemie to Melbourne in 2011. In 2014, Pieloch bought the 42-acre property, which formerly was owned by nearby Melbourne Greyhound Park. The museum has a busy 2017 planned, with more than 20 events currently scheduled. “I enjoy hosting events to help charities and get young kids involved in cars,’’ he said. “A lot of people have a collection and they’re always selling or buying cars. And nobody ever sees them, no charity events, no open houses.” For more information go to americanmusclecarmuseum.com or call 321-914-4322.

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BOOMER MODELS Let us introduce the 2017 Boomer Guide Models

Laura Lee Walko

Wil Smith

Satellite Beach

Luke Pentacoff Cocoa

Cocoa Beach

Doreen Boudreau Melbourne

JoAnn McKruit

Lori Hershey

Melbourne

Kenneth Scott Viera

Rockledge

Rose Marie Wiley

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Cocoa Beach

Cheryl A. Mello

Pat Grimbly

Lonie Moraitis

Rebecca Carver

Jeannie Judnich

Dennis Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare

Deborah Campbell

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On the cover Lori Hershey and Luke Pentacoff

Three years ago, Lori Hershey made a decision that epitomizes both the carefree attitude and the maturity of someone from the boomer generation. She packed up her possessions and left northern Virginia to move to Brevard County. “Sometimes life is short and you’ve got to follow your heart,’’ said the 58-year-old native of Oklahoma City who had lived in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. for more than 25 years. “I didn’t have children and I didn’t have family in northern Virginia. It was easy for me to make the break.’’ In 2016, when Hershey knew for sure that Brevard County was where she wanted to be, she decided to build a house in Rockledge rather than buy an existing home from a realtor. She had never owned her own house. “I found building a house to be both exciting and frustrating,’’ said Hershey, who shares the honor of being a cover model for the 2017 Boomer Guide with her boyfriend Luke Pentacoff. “I found it to be fun picking out the colors, choosing the cabinets and the granite counters. Northern Virginia was too expensive and congested. I always felt something was missing. I always had a love of the beach and warm weather. I did not know a soul down here and I never looked back.’’ Hershey, who has continued working as a senior manager for post sales operations for VOIP, a deliverer of voice communications and multimedia, met Pentacoff on Match.com. “I hadn’t done that before,’’ Hershey said. “Luke was both my first and last. I hadn’t gone out with anyone else on Match.com.’’ Pentacoff, who just turned 59 this month, might have one more military-related mission to accomplish before he terminates that chapter in his life. While he was in the Army for a little more than seven years in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he trained to become an explosive detector canine handler. Through the years, he has gone to both Iraq and Afghanistan several times as a subcontractor in his specialty. “I’ve been a lazy bum just going to the beach and surfing for more than a year now,’’ joked Pentacoff, who graduated from high school in San Jose, Calif. and has lived in several states. “I want to go back to the embassy in Baghdad, but the paperwork is a nightmare.’’ Pentacoff has trained dogs ranging in size from Brittany Spaniels to Labradors to Bouvier des Flandres. He says German Shepherds and the Belgian Malinois are the most effective in his field. “The dogs have to recognize 21 different explosive smells,’’ Pentacoff said. “Their olfactory sense is 4,000 times greater than that of a human. They can find stuff that’s been buried in places that you can’t believe and more than 90 days old.’’ Many old soldiers don’t have fond memories of their drill sergeants. Pentacoff credits his drill sergeant with steering him to the field after a simple chalkboard request. “San Antonio and Lackland Air Force Base was the mecca of the canine world,’’ Pentacoff said. “The ATF, DEA and Border Patrol all use dogs from there. There’s not a whole lot of dog handlers. They’re always looking for them.’’

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BUSINESS Connections ATTORNEY.............................................. 20 CREMATION........................................... 20 EMPLOYMENT........................................ 20 FARMERS MARKET................................. 20 FOOD ASSISTANCE................................ 20 GARDENING .......................................... 20 HOME SAFETY....................................... 20 INSURANCE............................................ 20 LIBRARIES.............................................. 20 MUSEUMS & HISTORIC PLACES.................................. 21 NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES.................... 21 REVERSE MORTGAGE............................ 21 SENIOR CENTERS & 55+ CLUBS.......................................... 21 SENIOR SERVICES.................................. 22 STATE ATTORNEY................................... 22 THEATERS.............................................. 22 TRANSPORTATION................................. 22 TRAVEL & TOURS................................... 23 UTILITY ASSISTANCE............................. 23 WORK PLACEMENT................................ 23

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ATTORNEY & LEGAL

Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc..................... 321-631-2500 brevardcountylegalaid.org

The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service........800-342-8011 Statewide Senior Legal Helpline ............... 888-895-7873 William A. Johnson, P.A. ..............................321-253-1667 Founded in 1993 to provide cost-effective legal counsel to the elderly and their families in Brevard County. 140 Interlachen Road, Suite B, Melbourne • floridaelderlaw.net

CREMATION SERVICES

National Cremation.......................................321-751-6771 Group presentations, including lunch, held at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, or in home consultations 7565 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo 32765 nationalcremation.com

EMPLOYMENT

AARP SECEP ...............................................321-956-1444 17 E. Hibiscus Ave., Melbourne

CareerSource Centers.................................321-504-7600 3880 S. Washington Ave., Suite 214, Titusville 295 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge 5275 Babcock St. NE, Suite 8B, Palm Bay brevardworkforce.com

FARMERS MARKET

Brevard County Farmers Market ..321-633-1702, ext. 238 Every Thursday 3 - 6 p.m. Wickham Park Equestrian Center (the stables) 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne brevardcountyfarmersmarket.com

FOOD ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL

Catholic Charities Family Emergency Assistance Program.....................................321-636-6144 Call to make an appointment. 5145 N. Hwy U.S. 1, Cocoa or 3050 Hwy. A1A, Indialantic

Central Brevard Sharing Center.................. 321-631-0306 sharingcenter.org

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East Coast Christian Center .....................321-452-1060 Salvation Army Emergency Food Pantry Donations / Nonperishable Food 919 Peachtree St., Cocoa................................ 321-632-6060 1080 S. Hickory St., Melbourne....................... 321-724-0494 1218 W. Main St., Titusville................................ 321-269-3110

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The South Brevard Sharing Center............321-727-8581 17 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne

GARDENING

Master Gardeners....................... 321-633-1702, ext. 227 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa

HOME SAFETY PROGRAM Senior Assistance Program....................... 321-631-2744 Provides services to elders, enabling them to remain in their own homes in a safe, secure and dignified manner. There is no charge for most services. 3600 W. King St., Cocoa

INSURANCE Health First Health Plans..........................877-904-4908 6450 U.S. Highway 1, Rockledge, FL 32955 Health insurance for individuals and families. HFindividual.org

Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders “SHINE”............................... 321-752-8080

LIBRARIES

For programs and class listings, visit brev.org

Brevard County Law Library...................... 321-617-7295 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Cape Canaveral Public Library.................. 321-868-1101 201 Polk Ave., Cape Canaveral

Central Brevard Public Library.................. 321-633-1792 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

Cocoa Beach Public Library........................321-868-1104 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

Eau Gallie Public Library........................... 321-255-4304 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne

Franklin T. DeGroodt Library..................... 321-952-6317 6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay

Melbourne Public Library..........................321-952-4514 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne

Melbourne Beach Public Library.............. 321-956-5642 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach

Merritt Island Public Library......................321-455-1369 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Mims/Scottsmoor Public Library .............. 321-264-5079 3615 Lionel Road, Mims

Palm Bay Public Library.............................321-952-4519 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay

Port St. John Public Library....................... 321-633-1867 6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John

The Historic Rossetter House . . . . . . . . . 321-254-9855

751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach

1320 Highland Ave., Melbourne

South Mainland Public Library. . . . . . . . . 772-664-4066

U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum. . . . . 321-264-0434

7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco

4 Main Street, Titusville

Suntree/Viera Public Library . . . . . . . . . . 321-255-4404

Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum. . 321-268-1941

902 Jordan Blass Drive, Suntree

6600 Tico Road, Titusville

Titusville Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-264-5026

Veteran’s Memorial Center and Museum.321-453-1776

2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville

West Melbourne Public Library . . . . . . . . 321-952-4508 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC PLACES 1916 Grant Historical House. . . . . . . . . . . 321-723-8543 5795 S. U.S. Highway 1, Grant grantseafoodfestival.com/grant-historical-house.aspx

Air Force Space & Missile Museum. . . . . 321-449-4400

400 Sykes Creek Road, Merritt Island

NEWSPAPERS/EXPOS

Senior Life Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-242-1235 Brevard County’s award-winning monthly newspaper. Celebrating 20 years. Online and in print. 7630 N. Wickham Road, Suite 105, Viera FL 32940 myseniorlife.com

REVERSE MORTGAGE Preferred Reverse LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-900-3929

6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville • aphf.org

Kathy Krug, Reverse Mortgage Expert Covering Florida and local to Brevard County Over 10 years experience helping and educating Seniors and their families on the benefits of the Reverse Mortgage program. kathyakrug@gmail.com; NMLS #1517893 & 271627

Astronaut Hall of Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-449-4444

Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC. . . . . . . 321-259-7880

Accessible from the “Then & Now” tour of the KSC Visitor Complex. • afspacemuseum.org

American Police Hall of Fame and Museum.321-264-0911

6225 Vectorspace Blvd., Titusville

Brevard County Historical Commission Records Archive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-633-1794 Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-632-1830 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa • brevardmuseum.com

Cocoa Beach Surf Museum . . . . . floridasurfmuseum.org 4275 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Eastern Florida State College Planetarium & Observatory . . . . . . . . . . . 321-433-7373 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa

Florida Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-690-1971 435 Brevard Ave., Cocoa

Foosaner Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-674-8916 1463 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Barbara McIntyre, Reverse Mortgage Specialist reversefunding.com/barbara-mcintyre As a home equity retirement specialist, I educate boomers and seniors on the potential benefits of the FHA “Reverse” mortgage during retirement. NMLS#453405

SENIOR CENTERS & CLUBS

55+ Club of Satellite Beach . . . . . . . . . . . 321-773-6458 David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach • 55plusclubsofsb.com

Freedom 7 Community Center. . . . . . . . . 321-783-9505 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach • freedom7seniors.org

Greater Palm Bay Senior Center. . . . . . . . 321-724-1338 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay • pbsc.org

Martin Andersen Senior Center. . . . . . . . 321-631-7549

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. 321-449-4444

1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge martinandersonseniorcenter.com

kennedyspacecenter.com

North Brevard Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . 321-268-2333

The Liberty Bell Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-727-1776

909 Lane Ave., Titusville

1601 Oak St., Melbourne

One Senior Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-751-6771

The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-264-6595

8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • oneseniorplace.com

2180 Freedom Ave., Mims

Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Merritt Square Mall, 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway Merritt Island

North Brevard Historical Museum. . . . . . 321-269-3658 301 S. Washington Ave., Titusville

Sunflower House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-452-4341

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

Satellite Beach Public Library . . . . . . . . . 321-779-4004

Wickham Park Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . 321-255-4494 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne • bcscwp.com

SENIOR SERVICES

Aging Matters in Brevard. . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-639-8770 Recognized by the Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging as the Lead Agency for senior services. 3600 W. King St., Cocoa • agingmattersbrevard.org

Sunflower House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-452-4341 in Merritt Square Mall

Community Care Program. . . . . . . . . . . . 321-631-2746 Community Home Service. . . . . . . . . . . . 321-639-6652 Senior Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-631-2744 Provides services to elders, enabling them to remain in their own homes in a safe, secure and dignified manner. There is no charge for services.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. . . . 321-631-2749  Senior TranServe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-806-3729 Brevard County Commission on Aging. . 321-633-2007 DriveAble

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855-365-3748

A cognitive driving assessment administered by healthcare professionals and certified evaluators. driveable.com

Aging Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-963-5337

Toll Free (Voice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-955-8770 Toll Free (TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-955-8771

Space Coast Center for Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . Voice or TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-633-6011 571-W Haverty Court, Rockledge

STATE ATTORNEY

State Attorney and Elder Service Unit. . 321-617-7510 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building D, Viera

THEATRE Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse. . . . 321-636-5050 300 Brevard Ave., Cocoa • cocoavillageplayhouse.com

Surfside Playhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-783-3127 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach • surfsideplayers.com

TRANSPORTATION

“Need a Ride” Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-806-3199 Space Coast Center for Independent Living provides accessible van transportation service at low cost for individuals with disabilities when no other accessible transportation options are available. The transportation fare is $5.

Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT). . . . . . 321-633-1878 Senior TranServe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-806-3729

4040 Esplanade Way, Building B, Tallahassee elderaffairs.state.fl.us

Volunteer transportation service for homebound seniors in Brevard County. *Must be 60+ years old, ambulatory and able to enter/exit vehicle without assistance. Senior TranServe provides rides to appointments, shopping and visiting. Requires seven-day advance notice.

ElderCARE Information & Referral Line. . 321-727-3027

Volunteers in Motion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-635-7999

agingresourcecentersofflorida.org

Florida Department of Elder Affairs. . . . . 850-414-2000

Providing valuable information and answers to community caregivers Eldercare. Health-First.org

One Senior Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-751-6771 Need Help? A FREE consultation with an Aging Services Expert can help connect you with the solutions you need. One Senior Place is home to dozens of quality, senior-focused businesses that make us your ‘Experts in Aging’. Call today! 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • oneseniorplace.com

Parrish Senior Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-268-6800 The Senior Consultation Center is a resource for physicians, patients, family members, nurses and other agencies. 805-B Century Medical Dr., Titusville, FL 32796 seniorsolutions@parrishmed.com

Report Elder Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-96-ABUSE Senior Resource Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-963-5337 Florida Relay Service The Florida Relay Service is a service for people who use specialized telephone equipment to communicate with those who use standard telephones. Florida Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1-1

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Space Coast Area Transit provides reliable transportation to seniors who need get to doctor’s appointments and/or the grocery store.

TRAVEL & TOURS

Laura Kane Travel..................................1-877-498-3310 3680 SE 26th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 • laurakanetravel.com

BUSINESS RESOURCES

The Travel Center LLC......................... 321-978-0413 Corporate Travel

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)..................321-633-2076 Community Action Agency........................... 321-633-1951 Sharing Center, Central .............................. 321-631-0306 Sharing Center, North ................................ 321-269-6555 Sharing Center, Melbourne .........................321-727-8581 Sharing Center, Palm Bay ...........................321-676-2965

VETERANS RESOURCES

See page 71 for a full listing of Resources and Organizations

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Stifel......................................................... 321-253-7811 6769 N Wickham Rd., Suite B100 Melbourne, 32940

WORK PLACEMENT

Goodwill Industries of Central FL............ 321-953-8188

Call Us Today! (321) 978-0413

Dream Makers, Not Order Takers We get to know your dreams, so your vacations are unforgettable!

Randy Mauldin

Betty Powers

Chris Morse

Expert Travel Advisors 24/7 Concierge Service Best Travel Suppliers

Get $75 Gift Certificate with first qualified Travel Booking

BrevardTravelAgent.com • 321-978-0413 Call 321-978-0413 for more info!

Biloxi Casino Tours 3 nights

Includes:

Call for dates!

239pp/dbl

$ • Motorcoach from Melbourne direct to Biloxi • 3 nights at The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino • $55 in freeplay * $30 in meal vouchers • Gratuity for hostess & driver

Experience The Perfect Vacation

Call to get your FREE Destination Guide to anywhere in the world ($47 Value)

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Life Force Parrish Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic In your corner. By your side. Our experts have joined forces to provide the services and technology you expect from a world-class cancer center. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Parrish can consult with Mayo Clinic and has access to the latest clinical research. Now you can receive this extremely high level of care close to home.

Call for your appointment: 321-529-6202

845 Medical Century Drive, Titusville For more details, visit ParrishCancerCenter.com

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HEALTH & wellness ADULT DAY CARE................................................ 26 ALZHEIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CARE ........................................... 26 ATTORNEYS..........................................................27 BLIND & VISION SERVICES..................................27 BLOOD BANK.......................................................27 CANCER CENTERS...............................................27 CARE MANAGEMENT...........................................27 CREMATION.........................................................27 DENTIST...............................................................27 DIABETES SUPPORT............................................27 EYE CARE.............................................................27 EMPLOYMENT......................................................27 FOOD ASSISTANCE..............................................27 HOME CARE ....................................................... 28 HOME SAFETY.................................................... 29 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE............................. 29 HOSPITALS.......................................................... 30 INSURANCE.......................................................... 31 MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS.................................. 31 MEMORY CLINICS................................................ 31 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT......................................... 31 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS................................. 31 MEDICARE PLANS................................................ 31 NUTRITION........................................................... 31 REHABILITATION.................................................. 31 RESPITE SERVICES.............................................. 32 SENIOR SERVICES............................................... 32 WOUND CARE..................................................... 33 VEIN CARE........................................................... 33 TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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ADULT DAY CARE

Licensed centers in a safe setting with specially trained staff providing social activities, nutrition and respite.

NORTH BREVARD

The Club Adult Day Care ........................... 321-268-9144 830 Park Ave., Titusville • brevardalzheimers.org

CENTRAL BREVARD

Adult Day Care of Merritt Island................ 321-986-8500 3702 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island

All One Family Senior Day Program........... 321-453-6577 585 N. Courtenay Pkwy., St. 101, Merritt Island

Heydays Senior Day Program....................321-474-8289

The Club Adult Day Care .......................... 772-664-9996 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco brevardalzheimers.org

ALZHEIMER’S CARE

Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, Inc. .......321-253-4430 brevardalzheimers.org

The Center for Family Caregivers............... 321-434-7625 Health First Aging Institute Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne

ATTORNEYS

210 N. Grove St., Merritt Island

Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.......................321-631-2500

Senior Care of Brevard ...............................321-631-9014

1038 Harvin Way # 100, Rockledge, FL 32955 brevardcountylegalaid.org

234 Willard Street, Suite A, Cocoa

Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service..............800-342-8011

SOUTH BREVARD The Club Adult Day Care.....................321-253-4430, opt 2 4676 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne brevardalzheimers.org

Statewide Senior Legal Helpline .............. 888-895-7873 William A. Johnson, P.A. .............................321-253-1667

River’s Edge Adult Day Care........................321-727-7337 422 Martin Road, Palm Bay

Founded in 1993 to provide cost-effective legal counsel to the elderly and their families in Brevard County. 140 Interlachen Road, Suite B, Melbourne floridaelderlaw.net

Leave them with Memories Not Obligations. Join us in learning how to protect your Family before your time of loss. • Affordable Options and Savings • Worldwide Protection • Seasonal Residents • Veterans Benefits • Nationwide Provider

8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. Viera 32940

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Group Presentations held at One Senior Place including Lunch or in home consultations available.

CALL NOW (321) 751 6771 For Reservations

Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind............................................ 321-773-7222 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday - Friday 674 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

Canine Companions for Independence................................. 407-522-3304 8150 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando • cci.org

CVI—Center for the Visually Impaired.. 800-227-1284 1187 Dunn Ave., Daytona Beach cvicentralflorida.org

Southeastern Guide Dogs and Paws for Independence..................................941-729-5665 4210 77th St. East, Palmetto, FL 34221 guidedogs.org

Talking Books/Homebound Services......321-633-1810 9 a.m - 5 p.m. • Monday - Friday 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

BLOOD BANK

OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood to more than 200 hospital partners. 956 S. U.S. 1, Rockledge...............................321-632-2052 789 S. Babcock St., #127, Melbourne............321-768-8585 3880 S. Washington Ave., Titusville...............321-267-6712

CANCER CENTERS

American Cancer Society...................... 321-253-0361 5545 N. Wickham Road, Ste. 107, Melbourne

Cancer Care Centers of Brevard........... 321-952-0898 1430 S. Pine St., Melbourne cancercarebrevard.com

Health First Cancer Institute.................. 321-434-7676 490 N. Washington Ave., Titusville 8725 N. Wickham Road, Viera 1130 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne 225 Cone Road, Merritt Island health-first.org/cancer

United Order True Sisters......................321-848-0498 Provides free mammograms for women in Brevard County.

CARE MANAGEMENT One Senior Place Care Management......321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, FL 32940 Educate, Advocate, Support — Professional Care Management OSPCareManagement.com

DENTIST

Cedric C. Chenet, D.D.S, PA..................... 321-622-3895 7331 Office Park Place, Suite 100, Viera, FL

Smile Design & Wellness Center................321-751-7775 5445 Village Drive #100, Viera, FL 32940

DIABETES SUPPORT

American Diabetes Association............... 407-660-1926 2290 Lucien Way, Ste. 230, Maitland Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • diabetes.org/orlando

EMPLOYMENT

AARP SECEP.............................................321-956-1444 17 E. Hibiscus Ave., Melbourne 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday

CareerSource Centers............................. 321-504-7600 3880 S. Washington Ave., Suite 214, Titusville 295 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge 5275 Babcock St. NE, Suite 8B, Palm Bay brevardworkforce.com

EYE CARE

Dr. Frederick Ho........................................ 321-757-7272 Atlantic Eye, 8040 N. Wickham Road, Viera

Florida Eye Associates............................. 321-727-2020 Full-service eye care 192 & Hickory Street, Melbourne Additional offices in Cocoa Beach, Palm Bay, Viera FloridaEyeAssociates.com

Florida Retinal Specialists....................... 321-735-8800 280 N. Sykes Creek Pkwy, Suite B, Merritt Island FloridaRetinaSpecialists.com

FOOD ASSISTANCE Catholic Charities Family Emergency Assistance Program.................................321-636-6144 . Call to make an appointment. 5145 N. Hwy U.S. 1, Cocoa Office hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Monday - Friday, Food Pantry 3050 Hwy. A1A, Indialantic —Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 3050 Hwy. A1A, Indialantic —Monday -Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Central Brevard Sharing Center............ 321-631-0306 Monday - Friday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. sharingcenter.org

Daily Bread......................................... 321-723-1060 Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Kitchen hours: Monday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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BLIND/VISION SERVICES

East Coast Christian Center .................. 321-452-1060 Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Food pantry: Tuesday - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thurs. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 670 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Salvation Army Emergency Food Pantry Donations / Nonperishable Food 919 Peachtree St., Cocoa.............................321-632-6060 1080 S. Hickory St., Melbourne.................... 321-724-0494 1218 W. Main St., Titusville............................. 321-269-3110

The South Brevard Sharing Center.........321-727-8581 17 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne Food hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 - 1 p.m.

HOME CARE— NON-MEDICAL

Aging Matters In Brevard.......................321-631-2746 Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Case management, personal care, respite, lifeline, adult day care and homemaker services. 3600 W. King St., Suite 5, Cocoa • agingmattersbrevard.org

Comforts of Home Care......................... 321-255-0107 Care management, Care assistance comfortsohc.com

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Evening Tide of Brevard............................321-613-4569 100 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach Home Instead Senior Care.........................321-751-1003 849 Sarno Road, Melbourne homeinstead.com/438

Visiting Angels.......................................... 321-953-8730 474 N. Harbor City Blvd., Ste 2, Melbourne, FL 32935 visitingangels.com/melbourne

HOME CARE—MEDICAL Kindred at Home 2080 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite B, Melbourne. 321-725-4799 8247 Devereux Dr., Suite 103, Viera................321-255-9995 Kindredathome.com

Health First Home Care............................ 321-434-5909 Home.Care@Health-First.org 3566 N, Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

Health First Private Duty...........................321-459-1804 220 S. Courtenay Parkway, Suite C, Merritt Island

Parrish Home Health................................ 321-268-6275 830 Century Medical Drive, Suite A, Titusville parrishmed.com

in Caring for your loved one ♥ Care Management ♥ Care Assistance ♥ Companions/Sitters ♥ Transportation and Errands ♥ Dementia Care Lic S227323 ♥ Meal Preparation Our Caregivers are ♥ Medication Reminders background screened, ♥ Home or Facility Assistance insured, licensed, ♥ Housekeeping / Laundry bonded and payroll ♥ Hourly or Live-In Specialists employees. ♥ On Call Supervision 24/7 We Bill Insurance Companies ♥ Pet Assistance

We are a Senior Resource Information Center Call Today for a FREE CONSULTATION

321-255-0107

www.comfortsohc.com Serving Brevard County for 20 Years

The world’s trusted source for non-medical companionship and home care for seniors.

Keeping You Safe and Happy at Home since 1998. Senior Partner provides in-home personal care assistance including medication monitoring, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, errands and more. Available 24/7. Call TODAY for your FREE in home consultation 321-253-6336 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera SeniorPartnerCare.com

VNA Home Healthcare......................... 321-752-7550 1600 Sarno Rd. Ste. #201, Melbourne, FL 32935 vnatc.com

Wuesthoff Homecare............................321-253-2200 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

HOME SAFETY

Senior Assistance Program...................321-631-2744 Provides services to elders, enabling them to remain in their own homes in a safe, secure and dignified manner. There is no charge for most services. 3600 W. King St., Cocoa

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE

Hospice enables terminally ill patients to remain at home during illness, relatively free from pain, surrounded by family and friends and living life as fully as possible.

Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center ..321-269-4240 1250 Grumman Place, Titusville

Hospice of Health First, Inc..................321-952-0494 Licensed to serve since 1985. 1131 W. New Haven Avenue, Suite 102, Melbourne 200 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island Hospice@Health-First.org

Hospice of St. Francis, Inc....................321-269-4240 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville Toll free 866-269-4240 4875 N. Wickham Road, Suite 104, Melbourne hosf@hospiceofstfrancis.com

• Transistional Care • Medication Reminders

— PALLIATIVE CARE St. Francis Pathways............................321-360-3550

• Personal Care

1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville 4875 N. Wickham Road, Suite 104, Melbourne info@stfrancispathways.com

• Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping

VITAS......................................................321-751-6671

• Transportation for shopping/ doctor appointments Call for Consultation

321-751-1003

William Childs Hospice House..............321-434-8400 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay health-first.org HCS 23058 HHA 29993664

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WE PUT OUR

Senior Partner In-Home Care................321-841-9788

Wuesthoff Hospice House Dr. Jey Pillai Center for Hospice Care......... 321-637-2755

SOUTH BREVARD

661 Eyster Blvd., Rockledge

Holmes Regional Medical Center.............321-434-7000

HOSPITALS

NORTH BREVARD

Parrish Medical Center.............................. 321-268-6111 Parrish Medical Center (PMC), in Titusville is a 210-bed, not-for-profit acute care public medical center serving North Brevard County for more than 50 years. PMC is nationally recognized as one of America’s finest healing environments. 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishmed.com

CENTRAL BREVARD

1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne Health First, Brevard’s hometown, not for profit, integrated health system positively changing the health and wellness of the communities we serve. Visit Health-First.org for more information. Health-First.org

Kindred Hospital ...................................... 321-733-5725 765 W. NASA Blvd, Melbourne

Palm Bay Hospital................................... 321-434-8000 1425 Malabar Road NE, Palm Bay Health-First.org

Wuesthoff Medical Center–Melbourne.... 321-752-1200

Cape Canaveral Hospital............................321-799-7111 701 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach Health-First.org

250 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne wuesthoff.com

Circles of Care, Inc...................................321-722-5200

Wuesthoff Medical Center–Rockledge......321-636-2211 110 Longwood Ave., Rockledge wuesthoff.com

400 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne

Healthsouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital............................ 321-984-4600

Viera Hospital.......................................... 321-434-9000 8745 N. Wickham Road, Viera • Health-First.org

101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne healthsouthseapines.com

Eveningtide of Brevard Home Health Agency

• Companionship Care • Personal Care • Meals & Nutrition • Transportation • Household Duties

• Respite Care • Hospice Care • Support Services • 24-Hour and Live-In Care • Housekeeping & Laundry

Let us assist you

Call today for a free consultation

321-613-4569

100 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931 30

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Health First Health Plans......................... 877-904-4908 6450 U.S. Hwy. 1, Rockledge, FL 32955 Health insurance for individuals and families. 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne • HFindividual.org

MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS

Health First Critical Signal Technologies... 321-868-5809 1131 W. New Haven Avenue, Melbourne

MEMORY CLINICS

Health First Aging Institute

WOMEN’S CARE Parrish Women’s Center.......................321-268-6790 Parrish Women’s Diagnostic Center.....321-268-6680 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

The Women’s Center............................. 321-242-3110 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne

MEDICARE PLANS

Health First Medicare Plan...................321-434-5665 healthfirsthealthplans.org.............. Toll-free 800-716-7737

NUTRITION

3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne....................321-434-7611 220 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Ste B, Merritt Island.321-868-5815

Meals on Wheels, Senior Nutrition Program..................... 321-639-8770

East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic......................... 321-768-9575

REHABILITATION

3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne • ecfmdc.org

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Brevard Medical Equipment..................321-453-3370 Browning’s Pharmacy & Health Care....321-725-6320 141 East Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne

Health First Medical Equipment............321-434-3400 129 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Suite A, Melbourne HFShoppes.com

Sharing Center, Central ........................ 321-631-0306 United Order True Sisters .....................321-848-0498 American Cancer Society...................... 321-433-3109

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational Medical Services..............321-267-8311 A service of Parrish Medical Center 494 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

ORTHOPEDICS

Kindred At Home Home Health............321-255-9995 8247 Devereux Dr., Suite 103, Viera kindredathome.com

HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital.........................321-984-4600 Acute rehabilitation hospital 101 East Florida Ave., Melbourne FL 32901

SHINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help seniors in your community: • Answer Medicare questions

and resolve problems;

• Make informed choices

about their health insurance;

• Save money on their

prescription medications; and

• Learn about programs they

may be eligible for.

Arthritis and Joint Center of FL.............. 321-956-1501 2328 Medico Lane, Melbourne

Parrish Orthopedics................................321-268-6111 951 N. Washington Avenue, Titusville • parrishmed.com

Bilingual volunteers are encouraged to call.

SENIOR CONSULTATION

Call the Elder Helpline Today!

805-A Century Medical Dr., Titusville parrishmed.com

1-800-96-ELDER

Parrish Senior Consultation Center...... 321-383-9393

Health First Senior Behavioral Wellness....321-434-7604 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne FL 32901 Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. health-first.org/outpatient/senior_behavioral_wellness.cfm

(1-800-963-5337) SHINE provides free and unbiased health insurance counseling through a network of volunteers, empowering Florida seniors to make informed health choices. Training and mentoring provided.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

INSURANCE

REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program...........321-631-2749â&#x20AC;Š

Remax Aerospace Realty...... 321-794-9001, 321-514-0882 Seniors Real Estate Specialists

Senior Assistance Program.........................321-631-2744

Cathy Nichols, Broker Associate, cathy@cathynichols321.com Sara Forst Griffin, Broker Associate, sara@saraforstgriffin.com 3230 Murrell Rd., Rockledge, FL 32955

RESPITE PROGRAMS

Project RELIEF............................................321-253-4430

3600 W. King St., Cocoa â&#x20AC;˘ agingmattersbrevard.org Provides services to elders, enabling them to remain in their own homes in a safe, secure and dignified manner. There is no charge for services.

Senior TranServe.................................. 321-806-3729 Brevard County Commission on Aging......321-633-2007 DriveAble.............................................. 855-365-3748

SENIOR SERVICES

A cognitive driving assessment administered by healthcare professionals and certified evaluators. driveable.com

Recognized by the Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging as the Lead Agency for senior services in Brevard.

East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic....................................... 321-768-9575

Meals on Wheels, Senior Nutrition Program....321-639-8770

3661 S. Babcock St. Melbourne

Sunflower House.........................................321-452-4341

Elder Helpline.................................... 1-800-96-ELDER

Aging Matters in Brevard........................... 321-639-8770

inside Merritt Square Mall (near JCPenney)

Community Care Program...........................321-631-2746 Community Home Service..........................321-639-6652 Senior Assistance Program...................... 321-631-2744 Provides services to elders, enabling them to remain in their own homes in a safe, secure and dignified manner. There is no charge for services.

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Aging Resource Center........................ 800-963-5337 agingresourcecentersofflorida.org

Florida Department of Elder Affairs...... 850-414-2000 4040 Esplanade Way, Building B, Tallahassee elderaffairs.state.fl.us

Providing valuable information and answers to community caregivers Eldercare. Health-First.org

Florida Relay Service

Statewide Senior Legal Helpline.........888-895-7873

SKIN CARE/TREATMENTS

The Florida Relay Service is a service for people who use specialized telephone equipment to communicate with those who use standard telephones. Florida Relay................................................................7-1-1 Toll Free (Voice).......................................1-800-955-8770 Toll Free (TTY).......................................... 1-800-955-8771

A Perfect Complexion................................. 321-604-1333

One Senior Place.....................................321-751-6771

Health First Wound Management & Hyperbarics Center.................................... 321-434-1788

8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • oneseniorplace.com

Advanced skin care treatments. 2328 Medico Lane, Viera • APerfectComplexion.com

WOUND CARE

5191 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay

Parrish Senior Solutions......................321-268-6800 The Senior Consultation Center is a resource for physicians, patients, family members, nurses and other agencies. 805-B Century Medical Dr., Titusville, FL 32796 seniorsolutions@parrishmed.com

REPORT ELDER ABUSE ...................1-800-96-ABUSE Senior Resource Alliance..................1-800-963-5337

Wuesthoff Wound Care/Hyperbaric Center.. 321-676-2012 240 N. Wickham Road, Suite 102, Melbourne

VEIN CARE Vascular Vein Center of Viera.................... 321-704-8505 6525 Third St., Suite 208, Viera 32940 bestveintreatment.com/Viera

Space Coast Center for Independent Living.... 321-633-6011 Voice or TTY 571-W Haverty Court, Rockledge

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

ElderCARE Information & Referral Line. 321-727-3027

Working Together Parrish Medical Center and Mayo Clinic We think that’s the key to better healthcare for you and your family. And now the doctors and specialists at Parrish Medical Center and Mayo Clinic have joined forces. We will work together to resolve your hard-to-solve medical problems and to ﬁnd better answers. For you that means peace of mind, and access to the ﬁnest medical knowledge available. Right here at home.

Working together. Working for you.

Healing Families—Healing Communities parrishmed.com

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SPORTS Activities & games ARCHERY.................................... 36 BILLIARDS................................... 36 BINGO......................................... 36 BOCCE..........................................37 BOWLING (WII).............................37 BRIDGE.........................................37 CARDS......................................... 39 DANCING..................................... 39 EXERCISE/FITNESS...................... 41 FENCING......................................43 GAMES.........................................43 GARDENING.................................44 MAH JONGG.................................44 MARTIAL ARTS............................ 45 NATURE GROUPS........................ 45 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES................ 45 PICKLEBALL................................ 46 SHUFFLEBOARD..........................47 SWIMMING...................................47 TAI CHI..........................................47 TRAVEL CLUBS.............................47 VEHICLE CLUBS...........................47 WATER SPORTS/SAILING............ 48 YOGA........................................... 48 TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

ARCHERY Brevard Archers...........................................321-302-4145 Promoting archery, archery lessons. Archery range open to public during regular park hours. Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne brevardarchers.com

BILLIARDS Billiards........................................................ 321-724-1338

AARP #756 Merritt Island........................ 321-784-1398 11 a.m. • 1st Thursday (August - May) Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road Merritt Island

American Legion Post #1........................321-269-9959 1 p.m. • Sunday, Tuesday 1281 N. U.S. Highway 1, Titusville

American Legion Post #394....................321-726-9777 5 - 7 p.m. Fridays, Dinner 396 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay • amlegionpost394.com

8 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday-Friday, Open 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Monday, Ladies 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday, Men 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Wednesday, Open 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Friday, Open Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Ascension Catholic Church..................... 321-259-3707

Billiards/Pool.............................................. 321-268-2333

Fraternal Order of Eagles Indian River Lagoon Aerie #4527............772-918-8678

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Billiards/Pool.............................................. 321-255-4494 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays • $1.25 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Billiards.......................................................321-264-5040 4 - 5 p.m. • 3rd and 4th Friday Isaac Campbell Sr. Park Community Center 701 South St., Titusville brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/North/IsaacCampbell

Billiards........................................................321-633-1870 6 - 8 p.m. • Monday McLarty Park, 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/Central/McLarty

Pool - 8 Ball................................................ 321-255-4494 8:30 a.m. • Setup • 8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. • Daily, $1.25 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Pool.............................................................321-773-6458 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday $1/guests. 55+ members, free David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach satellitebeachrecreation.org

BINGO

55+ Club of Satellite Beach......................... 321-773-3160 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Monday • doors open at 9 a.m. Membership is $7 per year, not restricted to beach residents. Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach 55plusclubofsb.com

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6 p.m. • Monday and Thursday 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #4249.....321-951-3069 Noon • Wednesday 2570 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay

3 - 5 p.m. • Wednesday 8900 7th Ave., Micco

Fraternal Order of Eagles Sebastian Inlet Aerie #4067................... 772-589-6573 1 p.m. • Tuesdays, Bar Bingo 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Saturdays, Bar Bingo 3 - 6 p.m. • Sundays, Bar Bingo 11 a.m. • Thursday, Regular Bingo 9606 Trade Center Drive, Sebastian

Fraternal Order of Eagles Merritt Island Aerie #4257..................... 321-452-4258 1:30 p.m. • Wednesdays 7 p.m. • Thursday 1050 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Fraternal Order of Eagles Space Coast Aerie #3550........................ 321-631-1631 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday, Regular Bingo 7 p.m. • Wednesday, Free Card Bingo 4 p.m. • Saturday, Free Card Bingo 413 Clearlake Road, Cocoa

Fraternal Order of Eagles Space Coast Aerie #3581....................... 321-267-2430 6 p.m. • Monday 3510 South Street, Titusville

Greater Palm Bay Senior Center.............. 321-724-1338 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Wednesdays 5 - 10 p.m. • Friday 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay • gpbsc.org

Italian-American Club of South Brevard.................................... 321-242-8044 1 - 3 p.m. • Tuesday 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne iacsb@cfl.rr.com • italianacsb.com

6:30 p.m. • Tuesday and Wednesday Doors open 3:30 p.m., pull tabs, food, bar 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane, Titusville kofc5667.com • KofC5667@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus #6125..................321-632-6125 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday (doors open 5:15 p.m.) 3435 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge koc-6125.org • jschantzen@aol.com

Melbourne Elks #1744............................321-768-1744 2 - 4 p.m. • Saturday, Bar Bingo • Members and guests 211 Nieman Ave., Melbourne • melbourneelks1744@cfl.rr.com

McLarty Park ........................................ 321-633-1870 7 p.m. • Monday McLarty Park, 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge

North Brevard Senior Center................ 321-268-2333 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Thursday Doors open at 9 a.m. Pricing varies on number of cards played. 909 Lane Ave., Titusville • nbsc.website

One Senior Place....................................321-253-6311 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

VFW Post #10131................................... 321-783-8019

BOWLING (Wii)

Wii Bowling.............................................. 321-724-1388 10:45 - 12:30 p.m. • Tuesday, $2/month Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay

Wii Bowling..............................................321-383-1609 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Friday Members $2/Non-members $3 North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

BRIDGE ACBL Bridge ...........................................321-631-7549 12:30 p.m. • Monday & Thursday For lessons, call 321-639-9855 Martin Andersen Senior Center, Building 2 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

ACBL Duplicate Bridge............................ 321-593-2212 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Monday, Wednesday & Friday Members $6/Non-members $7 North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Aces Up, ACBL Bridge.............................. 321-751-1838

6:30 p.m. • Tuesday • Member must accompany guests 5820 S. Hwy. US 1, Rockledge

12:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday (Mon. in winter) Hollywood Estates Clubhouse 4301 Kimberly Circle, West Melbourne 12:30 p.m. • Tuesdays and Fridays • $5 Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex, 7300 Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral

Wickham Park Senior Center................ 321-544-6822

Beginning Bridge Lessons........................321-733-0313

1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday 105 Longpoint Road, Cape Canaveral

Viera Elks #2817.................................... 321-504-3111

11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. • Tuesday 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

BOCCE

Bocce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-724-1338 9 - 11 a.m. • Monday and Friday (weather permitting) Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay

1 - 3 p.m. • Fridays • $80/8 weeks Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

Beginning Bridge......................................321-610-3937 Beginners or novices. Not for practice. Fall, Winter and Spring 8-week session 9 - 11 a.m. • Friday Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach

Bridge Basics ..........................................321-799-9099 1 - 3 p.m. • Fridays, $40, registration required South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach BrevardCounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/SouthBeach

Intermediate Bridge.................................321-537-2818 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

Duplicate Bridge........................................321-751-6771 1 p.m. • Wednesdays One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

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SPORTS, ACTIVITIES & GAMES

Knights of Columbus #5667...................321-268-2764

Bridge League......................................... 321-952-3210 1 - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays, $1 Pre-registration required South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

Bridge Set-Ups......................................321-474-2293 4:30 - 6 p.m. Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

ABCL Duplicate Bridge......................... 321-268-2333 10:30 - 3 p.m. • Tuesday.................................321-267-5837 $3.25 members, $4.25 non-members 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Wednesday & Friday............. 321-593-2212 $6 members, $7 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Duplicate Bridge................................... 321-255-4494 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Monday and Saturday, $5.....321-537-0907 12:30 - 5 p.m. • Wednesdays, $5...................321-474-2293 6 - 7 p.m. (summer) • Thursdays, $5............. 321-255-2054 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Duplicate Bridge....................................321-474-2293 12 p.m. • Tuesday and Friday, $6 anybody can play David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

Duplicate Bridge..................................... 321-751-6771 1 - 4 p.m. • Wednesdays One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

Early Bird Bridge.................................... 321-724-1338 9 a.m. - noon • Wednesday, $1 Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Party Bridge ........................................ 321-631-7549 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Monday and Friday Martin Andersen Senior, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

Party Bridge ...................................... 321- 268-2333 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Tuesday $3 members/$4 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Party Bridge ........................................321-777-3603 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Thursday • Foursomes appreciated David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org

Party Bridge ........................................ 321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Monday & Friday, $1 Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

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Euchre................................................ 321-631-7014

12:15 - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays $1 9 a.m. - noon • Friday, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Thursday $2 members/$3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Rubber Bridge.....................................321-255-4494

Pinochle.................................................321-537-5322

1 - 4 p.m. • Thursday, $1.50........................... 321-242-3173 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Saturdays, $1.50............. 321-751-4423 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Tuesday $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

CARDS Board & Card Games.............................321-751-6771 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Wednesday $20 Annual Dues One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

Cribbage.............................................. 321-773-8232 New or experienced players welcome. 6 p.m. • Wednesday 9 a.m. • Thursday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Canasta/Hand & Foot...........................321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Free to members Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Canasta................................................321-269-1742 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Friday • Hand & Foot Canasta $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Canasta & Pinochle..............................321-631-7549 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Thursday, Pinochle 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Thursday, Canasta Martin Andersen Senior Center Bldg. 3 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

Jack of Hearts Drawing....................... 321-267-7563 12:15 p.m. • Monday, $1 North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Pinochle ................................................ 321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Pinochle................................................. 321-254-9517 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Friday • $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Poker.................................................. 321-724-1338 Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Hi/Low 7 - 10 p.m. • Tuesday, Straight 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Thursday, Straight Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Poker..................................................321-607-2210 6 - 9 p.m. • 1st, 3rd and 4th Monday $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Poker................................................. 321-242-8520 1 - 4 p.m. • Monday • Call first, $1 1 - 4 p.m. • Tues. & Fri., Dealer’s choice, $1...609-820-5733 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

DANCING

Adult Dance .......................................321-868-1226 7 - 8:30 p.m. • Monday 7 - 9 p.m. • Thursday Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral

Ballroom Dance Lessons....................... 321-631-7549

6 p.m. • Monday Nine-game tournament (Club dues $1) All One Family Senior Center 585 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

7:30 - 10:30 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Saturdays $5 members, $6 non-members 2 - 3 p.m. • Friday $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

Euchre................................................321-724-1338

Ballroom Dance Lessons...................... 321-269-0357

Space Coast Peggers Cribbage Club...321-632-2088

12:30- 3:30 p.m. • Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

2 - 3 p.m. • $10 North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

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SPORTS, ACTIVITIES & GAMES

Rogue Bridge....................................... 321-626-5419

Brevard Scottish Country Dancers............ 321-427-3587 or 321-255-2756 Teaching/dancing the jigs, reels and strathspeys of Scotland. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Monday, $3 after first time Community House, 6200 Hall Road, Melbourne Village rscdsorlandobranch.org • catiegeist@att.net

Canaveral Squares .................................. 321-652-0680 8 - 9:30 p.m. • Tuesday $5/person • Free to non-dancing guests Hope United Church of Christ, 2555 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge canaveralsquares.com • apicheco@att.net

Clogging.................................................321-383-0735 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Friday, $2 members, $3 non-members First class free for new members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Cocoa Beach Contra Dance...................... 321-427-3587 New England Contra Dancing to Irish, Scottish, Appalachian, and French-Canadian tunes played by live musicians. $10 adults Lessons: 7:30 p.m.• 8 - 11 p.m. Dance • 1st Saturday Cocoa Beach Recreation Center, 321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach Lessons: 7:30 p.m. • 8 - 11 p.m. Dance • 3rd Friday (no lessons or dances from June through August) Tropical Haven, 1205 Eddie Allen Road, Melbourne cocoabeachcontra.org • catiegeist@att.net

Dance Club............................................... 321-264-5040

Hawaiian Dancing................................. 321-724-1338 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday, $4 Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Intermediate Tap................................... 321-631-7549 10:30 - noon • Mondays and Thursday Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge

Line Dance.............................................321-868-1226 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Monday Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral

Line Dancing......................................... 321-269-3082 Noon - 2 p.m. • Most Wednesdays $4 per class, all ages Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville

Line Dancing.......................................... 321-631-7549 12:30 p.m. • Monday, Advanced Noon • Tuesday, Beginning • 12:30 p.m., Intermediate Noon • Friday, Advanced $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

Line Dancing..........................................321-537-9459 321-225-4872; 321-452-1944

Lessons and dancing with Laura Beers all over Brevard, various nights of the week and at the Swingtime Dance at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne adancersvoice.com

9:30 - 11 a.m.; 6 - 8:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Beginner 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Beginner 2 - 3:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Experienced 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Intermediate 6 - 9 p.m. • Thursday, General 9:30 - 11 a.m. • Thursday, Beginner $3 members, $4 non-members 7 - 10 p.m. • 1st Friday • Dance Party for beginners, $5 North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Dixie Diamonds Square Dancing...............321-608-7400

Line Dancing.......................................... 321-610-3937

10 a.m. - Noon • Saturday Isaac Campbell Senior Park Community Center 701 South Street, Titusville brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/North/IsaacCampbell

Dance Lessons...........................................321-751-4766

CALLERLAB Advanced Dance Program 7 - 9 p.m. • Wednesdays. $5 Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1550 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Gotta Dance III Stage Dance Workshop......................................540-339-2509 April 1 - June 17 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday 9 a.m. - Noon • Saturday Surfside Payhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Friday, Barre Classes Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness 1355 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach paulettedethal999@gmail.com

Harbor City Band.......................................321-259-5275 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Wednesday Dancing to music from the 1920s to 1960s. Bring a bag lunch & stay to socialize. Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

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Doesn’t require a partner. Low-impact exercise. 8-week sessions/Fall, Winter and Spring 10 a.m. • Friday • beginners Intermediate – skill level well above beginners Noon • Fridays Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Drive, Satellite Beach

Line Dancing......................................... 321-505-0846 4:15 - 5 p.m. • Monday • Intermediate, $6 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Monday • Beginners, $6 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Melbourne Ballroom School of Dance... 321-255-1537 6300 N. Wickham Road, Suite 132-J, Melbourne

Melbourne English Country Dancers.....321-427-3587 Teaching and dancing set dances in the English tradition. 6 - 9 p.m. • Tuesday, $2 after first time Community House, 6200 Hall Road, Melbourne Village dancefl.us • catiegeist@att.net

7:30 p.m. • Thursdays, $5 • Free to watch Tropical Haven Community Center Auditorium 1205 Eddie Allen Road, Melbourne

Space Trackers Square and Round Dance Club..........................321-427-7950 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday 6:30 - 8 p.m. Dance with lessons 8 - 10 p.m. Plus Squares Merritt Island Presbyterian Church, 155 Cone Road, Merritt Island spacetrackers.com • islandmom74@att.net

Tap and Jazz .........................................321-264-2776 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Monday $2 member, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

TGO Squares.......................................... 607-316-4910 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Mainstream, Dance Plus Please call prior to attending. The Great Outdoors, 137 Plantation Drive, Titusville, 32780

EXERCISE/FITNESS

3 H’s Exercise Class...............................321-773-6458 Happy, Healthy Heart. Class uses chairs and weights. No need to get on the floor. $13 per month 9 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday & Friday David R. Schechter Community Center, Dance Studio 2 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Aerobics................................................ 321-724-1338 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays and Thursdays, $2/class Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive, NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Aerobics - Have fun, Stay fit..................321-773-6458 8:45 • Monday, Wednesday and Friday $25/ month • Adults David R. Schechter Community Center, Dance Studio 1 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Aquafit Water Aerobics..........................321-773-0552 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Fall & Winter) 8 - 9 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Summer) $4/class Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Arthritis Exercise Class.......................... 321-452-4341 11 a.m. - noon • Monday & Friday , $3 per class Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

Beginners Line Dance Exercise.............321-537-9459 9:30 - 11 a.m. • Tuesday and Thursday $3 members, $4 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

SPORTS, ACTIVITIES & GAMES

Palm Bay Promenaders Square Dance Club................................321-426-9813

Bone-Builders ........................................ 321-631-7549 Registration required prior to attending class. 9 - 10 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday & Friday Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg. 1 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

Bone-Builders ........................................ 321-724-1388 8:30 and 10 a.m. • Monday & Wednesday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive, NE, Palm Bay

Bone-Walkers Plus................................ 321-759-4962 Osteo-joint safe stretches, posture and balance with a musical blend of yoga, ballet & physical therapy. 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Monday, $25/month or $8/day 7:30 a.m. • June & July David R. Schechter Community Center, Dance Studio 2 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Bone-Walkers Plus................................ 321-759-4962 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. • Wednesday $25/month punch card or non-member drop-in $8/day $7 members. Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

Chair Stretch and Balance..................... 321-631-7549 2 - 2:50 p.m. • Thursday Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

Indoor Walking Group...........................321-773-6458

Joint Movement.................................... 321-724-1338 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. • Tuesday and Thursday, $2/class Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Lebed Healthy Steps.............................321-544-6977 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday, $5 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Mind - Mood - Memory.......................... 321-610-3937 11 a.m. • Friday • Take control of your life Offered through the Shepherd Center Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Drive, Satellite Beach

PILOXING...............................................321-773-6458 Blends the best of Pilates, Boxing and Dance into a highenergy interval workout. $8/class 8:30 a.m. • Saturday 6:30 p.m. • Wednesdays David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Posturecise............................................ 321-610-3937 Stretch and revitalize joint conditions. Led by a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist. 9 a.m. • Friday • Dress comfortably, bring exercise mat Offered through the Shepherd Center. Call to confirm class. Ascension Lutheran Church 1053 Pinetree Drive, Satellite Beach

Upbeat music in air conditioned gym 8 - 9 a.m. • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Free 55+ • Club membership encouraged David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Rockerettes Exercise............................. 321-631-7549

Jazzercise Light.....................................321-622-4913

S.A.S.S. Senior Aerobics, Strength & Stretching Class.................................321-773-0552

8 - 9:30 a.m. • Friday, $30/month or $5/class Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

Jazzercise..............................................407-208-1014 9:30 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday & Friday • $35/month Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Adapted for chairs & walkers 9:10 a.m. • Tuesday & Thursday $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday and Friday Call to verify schedule. $30/month or $5/class Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Senior Fitness........................................321-383-0735 10 - 11 a.m. • Monday and Wednesday $3 members, $4 non-members. First class is free. North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Strength & Flexibility............................ 321-626-0282 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Thursday • $4 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Stretch & Tone...................................... 321-254-5622 10:30 a.m. • Tuesday Bowe Gardens Baptist Church, 2700 Sarno Road, Melbourne

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Bring your own mat, hand weights. 10 - 10:45 a.m. • Wednesday and Friday, $5 South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

Zumba...................................................321-773-0552 7 -8 p.m. • Monday & Thursday $8 per class pr purchase punch card (10 classes for $45) Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Zumba................................................... 321-631-7549 10:15 a.m. • Wednesday & Friday $5 members, $6 non-members Martin Andersen Senior, Center Bldg. 1 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

Zumba Gold............................................321-914-9401 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. • Tuesday, $4 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Zumba...................................................321-952-3210 6:15 -7:15 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday $5 per class, $40 for 10 classes South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

Zumba...................................................321-868-1226 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. • Monday 10 - 11 a.m. • Wednesday and Friday Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral

Zumba.................................................. 310-227-3556

GAMES Board Games........................................ 321-264-5040 4 - 6 p.m. • 2nd Friday Isaac Campbell Senior Park & Center 701 South Street, Titusville

Game Day............................................. 321-259-6049 Games, Cards, Dominoes, $1 9 a.m. - Noon • Monday Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Games...................................................321-773-8232 Cards, board games, billiards & table tennis. 55+ members free. 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Thursday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Game Galore ............................................ 321-259-3127 2 - 4 p.m. • Monday • $1 per person Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Games People Play.................................... 321-610-3937 11 a.m. • Friday • Rummikub, Dominoes, cards & more. You decide what to play each day. Offered through the Shepherd Center. Call to confirm time. 1053 Pinetree Drive, Satellite Beach

TABLE GAMES Bunco........................................................ 321-724-1338

9 - 9:55 a.m. • Tuesday & Thursday Call Heidi for further information Viera Regional Park, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

6:30 - 9 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday, $5 per session Greater Palm Bay Senior Center C Room (library) 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay • gpbsc.org

Zumba Gold ..........................................321-773-6458

Bunco........................................................321-783-7927

8:45 - 9:35 a.m. • Thursday Exercise in Disguise. $4/class David R. Schechter Community Center, Dance Studio 1 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Bunco........................................................321-773-3050

FENCING Fencing................................................. 321-720-8669 10 a.m. - noon • Sunday Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

Fencing..................................................321-258-1054 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday, $10/class Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera BrevardCounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/Viera

7 - 9:15 p.m. • 2nd Monday, $4 members/$5 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 2nd Friday • $7 for guests and 55+ Club members David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Bunco........................................................321-242-7304 Noon - 4 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Thursday, $6 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Space Coast Chess.................................... 321-676-1438 1 p.m. • Saturday Sun Shoppe & Cafe, 540 East New Haven Ave. Melbourne

Chess - Merritt Island................................ 321-783-2615 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sunday Barnes and Noble, 780 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Free lesson with appointment. • chess.spacecoast.org TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Tone that Body......................................321-952-3210

Chess Opportunities/Lessons....................321-777-0255

Cocoa Beach Garden Club..................... 321-868-7393

Brush up, improve or learn. Locations vary.

9:30 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday, $24 Annual dues Cocoa Beach Community Church, 126 S. A1A, Cocoa Beach

Chess - West Melbourne........................... 321-728-9049 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Thursday Arby’s, 2300 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne

Dominoes.................................................. 321-724-1338 6 - 10 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Dominoes/Mexican Train........................... 321-567-4714 1 - 3 p.m. • Monday, $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Ping Pong.................................................. 321-724-1338 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay

Scrabble.....................................................321-268-1122 1 - 4 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Thursday • $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.webite

Cocoa-Rockledge Garden Club.............. 321-454-2273 9:30 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday Cocoa Rockledge Garden Center, 1493 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

Florida Gardening....................................321-610-3937 9 a.m. • Thursday Offered through My Shepherd Center. Call to confirm class. Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Hwy. A1A, Indialantic

In-har-bee Garden Club..........................321-242-0094 10 a.m. • 3rd Wednesday (September - May) Gleason Park, 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Melbourne Garden Club.........................321-952-5618 10 a.m. • 1st Friday (September - May) $18 Annual dues Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne mntlcrpl@yahoo.com

Port Malabar Gardening Club...............321-723-0930

9:30 a.m. - noon • Tuesday, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

9:30 a.m. • 2nd Friday (October - May) $15 annual dues Peace Lutheran Church 1801 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay

Spacecoast Table Tennis Club.................321-243-1048

The Beach Gardeners........................... 321-723-4180

Social Scrabble....................................... 321-242-0254

7:30 p.m. • Monday 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday, $2 per night per player Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Blvd., Merritt Island

The Club................................................... 321-751-6771 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Wednesdays Multiple types of games played One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

Table Tennis............................................ 321-773-2080 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday $1 guests, 55+ members free David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

GARDENING

Beach Gardeners of Melbourne Beach... 321-543-8671 Emphasis on exotic fruits 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday 509 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach • chocanna@cfl.rr.com

Brevard County Orchid Society............... 321-777-9837

Providing basic information about maintaining landscapes in our unusual beach-growing conditions. 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (Oct. - May) $10/year family dues Melbourne Beach Community Center 509 Ocean Blvd., Melbourne Beach

MAH JONGG Mah Jongg.............................................321-724-1338 Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Thursday, American 6 - 9:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Asian Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Mah Jongg – American........................ 321-693-7261 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Friday $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville • nbsc.website

7 p.m. • 2nd Monday $20/Individual, $30/Couple, $2/16 and under Realtor Conference Center, 1450 Sarno Road, Melbourne thebcos.org • jfzepf@aol.com

Mah Jongg............................................321-773-3050

Brevard Rare Fruit Council..................... 321-254-7090

Mah Jongg........................................... 321- 952-3210

Emphasis on exotic fruits 7:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday (except December, sometimes April) Front Street Civic Center, 2205 Front St., Melbourne

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9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Wednesday • Lessons offered David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach 1 - 4 p.m. • Monday • $1 per person South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Monday • $1 1 - 4 p.m. • Wednesday • Chinese 9 a.m. - Noon, Thursday Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

MARTIAL ARTS Adult Kung Fu......................................321-255-4400 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday Irene H. Canova Community Building 2285 Hwy. A1A, Indian Harbour Beach

Aikido.................................................. 321-868-1226 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Thursdays Hanson Recreation Complex, 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral

Karate.................................................. 321-773-0552 Monday and Wednesday • Ages five to adults. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced Fridays • Black belt $50/month. Family discounts Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Karate - Adult........................................321-633-1870 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday McLarty Park, 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge

Korean Martial Arts.............................. 321-604-6327 7 - 8 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday, $8/class Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Shaolin Kung Fu.................................321- 223-3269 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday and Friday, $40/month Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Shorin-Ryu Karate...............................321- 433-1533 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, $5/class Viera Regional Community Center 300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

TaeKwon-Do.........................................321-213-4438 6 - 9 p.m. • Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Saturday Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

NATURE GROUPS

Brevard Nature Alliance....................... 321-268-5224 Raising awareness of the value and importance of Brevard’s natural resources. brevardnaturealliance.org neta@brevardnaturealliance.org

Friends of Carr Refuge, Sea Turtle Preservation Society.................321-676-1701 Turtle Walks, Beach cleanup, Store 111 S. Miramar Ave., Indialantic seaturtlespacecoast.org • stps@seaturtlespacecoast.org

Friends of St. Sebastian River, Inc........... 772-202-0501 Maintaining and improving the health and beauty of the St. Sebastian River. Meetings are free. 7:30 p.m. • 4th Tuesday (Odd months, except July) North Indian River County Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian • fssr.org

Friends of the Enchanted Forest..............321-264-5185 6 or 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Thursday (depends on daylight) Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville enchantedforestfriends.org

Marine Resources Council........................ 321-725-7775 Maintain and enhance the quality of marine systems for economic, recreational, aesthetic, and environmental use. $25 membership. 3275 Dixie Hwy. NE, Palm Bay •mrcirl.org

Merritt Island Wildlife Association............ 321-861-2377 Promoting conservation, awareness, and appreciation of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. merrittislandwildlifeassociation.org

Pelican Island Preservation Society........772-202-0697 7 p.m. • 4th Monday (January, April, June, October) North Indian River County Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd.(CR512), Sebastian • nfo@firstrefuge.org

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Brevard County Horseshoe Club..............321-501-9092 Leagues with spring and fall tournaments. Amateurs to experts. Open play. $31 national, state & club dues 6 p.m. • Tuesdays, Stradley Park in Cocoa 10 a.m. • Sunday, League, Wickham Park, Melbourne 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Practice, Melbourne Wickham Park

Citizens for Florida’s Waterways....................321-449-0827 or 321-543-6970 A boating advocacy group promoting coexistence between man and marine environments focused on environmental issues affecting quality and enjoyment of the waterways. Sponsors boating & social activities including on the water rendezvous, an annual Poker Run & Marine Flea Market. Board meetings monthly. cffw.org • Facebook: Citizens for Florida’s Waterways

East Coast Sailing Association.................321-773-3265 7 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday • $35/annually Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach ecsasail.com

Fishing Clinics...........................................321-773-0552 Classes offered in catching bait, surf fishing, throwing a cast net and more. Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Department 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach • jdetmer1@att.com TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

SPORTS, ACTIVITIES & GAMES

Mah Jongg........................................... 321-626-5419

Fishing Club.............................................. 321-773-4647

Pickleball...............................................321-674-5720

1 p.m. • 2nd Thursday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach satellitebeachrecreation.org

Four outdoor courts, $2, Some Thursdays by schedule. 6 - 9 p.m. • Monday, Wednesday & Friday Jimmy Moore Park, 2810 Sarno Road, Melbourne

Friends of Ulumay....................................321-258-5168

Two outdoor courts 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday, $2 6 - 8 p.m. • Thursday (non-official), $2 4 p.m. • Sundays (non-official), no fee Available first-come/first-served, no fee • Saturdays Available for reservation • Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays West Melbourne Veterans Memorial Complex 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne

An organization to preserve and enhance the natural resources of the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary. Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island • facebook.com/ulumay

Florida Trail Association Indian River Chapter............................... 321-223-2769 The 50-year-old Florida Trail Association develops, maintains, protects and promotes a network of hiking trails throughout the state, including the unique Florida National Scenic Trail. The Indian River Chapter maintains the Florida Trail from Tosohatchee Reserve State Park south through Bull Creek WMA, Forever Florida, Three Lakes and Prairie Lakes WMA. Email for newsletter and schedule floridatrail.org • cjallen@digital.net

Pelican Island Preservation Society..... 772-202-0697 7 p.m. • 4th Monday (January, April, June, October) North Indian River County Library, 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian • firstrefuge.org

Space Coast Paddlers........................... 321-255-4304 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday (Except April and October) Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne spacecoastpaddlers.org • commodore@spacecoastpaddlers.org

Turtle Coast Sierra Club 6:30 p.m.. • 4th Thursday, Social with meeting at 7 p.m Universal Unitarian Friendship Fellowship Hall 3115 Friendship Place, Rockledge turtlecoastsierra.blogspot.com • lindyb@cfl.rr.com

PICKLEBALL Pickleball............................................... 321-434-9149 2 indoor courts, $0 members, $10 guest fee Noon - 2 p.m. • Wednesday and Friday Health First Pro-Health & Fitness, 8705 N. Wickham Road, Viera

Pickleball............................................... 321-433-4891 Two indoor courts, during Open Gym, times vary. Viera Regional, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Pickleball.............................................. 321-255-4608 Two indoor courts, $1 9 a.m. - Noon • Monday, Wednesday and Friday Eau Galllie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Pickleball.............................................. 321-255-4496 Three indoor courts, $1 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Beginner play and instruction. Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne

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Pickleball............................................... 321-837-7779

Pickleball.............................................. 321-622-8735 Three indoor courts, $2 7 - 9:30 p.m. • Monday 7 - 9:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Mixed Doubles 1 - 3 p.m. • Friday 5 - 6:30 p.m. • Saturday, Beginners 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Saturdays, Intermediate/Advanced David R. Schechter, 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Four indoor courts, $2 1 - 3 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday, Beginner/Novice 4 - 7:30 p.m. • Mondays and Wednesdays, Intermediate/ Advanced • Four outdoor courts, $2 1 - 3 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday, Novice 3 - 7:30 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday, All play South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

TAI CHI QiGong/Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese healing art, is a gentle form of exercise. Often described as meditation in motion, this mind-body practice is known to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, relieve pain, improve balance, promote flexibility and aid in relaxation.

Tai Chi....................................................321-385-9140

One outdoor court, no fee, no reservations Daily, first-come/first-served, lighting on a timer Flutie Sports Complex, 2101 Oak Street, Melbourne Beach

1 - 2:30 p.m. • Tuesday $3 members, $5 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Pickleball.....................................................321-674-5723

Tai Chi for Balance.................................. 321-751-6771

Pickleball

9 a.m. - Noon • Monday, two indoor courts, $1 Noon - 3 p.m. • Wednesday 1 - 3 p.m. • Friday Grant Street Community Center, 2547 Grant Street, Melbourne

Pickleball.................................................321-868-3252 Three indoor courts, $2 Noon - 3 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday Cocoa Beach Recreation, 321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach

Pickleball................................................. 321-868-1226 Two outdoor courts, $1 - $4 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Tuesday and Thursday Nancy Hanson Recreation Center 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral

Pickleball................................................. 321-433-4448 Four indoor courts, no fee 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Walter Butler Community Center at Bernice G. Jackson Park 4201 N. Cocoa Blvd. (U.S. Highway 1), Sharpes

Pickleball..................................................321-267-1643 Four indoor courts, $2 7 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday & Friday St. Teresa Catholic School Gym, 207 Ojibway Ave., Titusville

Pickleball.................................................207-504-0681 10 a.m. - Noon • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Singleton Tennis Courts, 655 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville

SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard.............................................321-591-4001 9 a.m. - Noon • Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Wednesday League, $17 1 -3 p.m. • December - March, $17 annually Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

SWIMMING Space Coast Masters Swim Team............ 321-773-0552 7 - 9 a.m. and 9-11 a.m. • Saturday, Adults 19 and older Indian Harbour Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Tuesday, Free One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

Tai Chi Chuan........................................321-773-0552 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Wednesday $55/4 week session (not first Wednesday of five-week month) Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Tai Chi................................................... 321-259-3604 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. • Monday, $4 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. • Wednesday, $4 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. • Wednesday, practice only. No instructor. $1 9 - 9:45 a.m. • Friday, $4 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. • Friday, practice only. No instructor. $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Tai Chi/QiGong.......................................321-773-6458 12:15 - 1 p.m. • Wednesdays, $20/month Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach

TRAVEL CLUBS DRS Travel Group Day Trips.................. 321-773-7705 DRS Travel Group Overnight .................321-773-2080 Greater Palm Bay Senior Center............ 321-724-1338 Martin Andersen Senior Center Travel.. 321-631-7549 North Brevard Senior Center.................321-631-8080 Wickham Park Senior Center Travel .... 321-255-4494

VEHICLE CLUBS

Antique Automobile Club of America – Cape Canaveral Region........................ 321-453-4309 Membership is open to anyone with an interest in old cars. 6:45 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa AntiqueAutoClubCC.com

Classic Reflections Car Club..................321-795-7363 7 p.m. • 1st Monday (except holidays) • $25 annual dues classicreflectionscarclub.com TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

SPORTS, ACTIVITIES & GAMES

Pickleball................................................. 321-952-3210

Legendary Jeep Club..............................321-480-0253 1 p.m. • 4th Sunday • Free Fox Lake Park, 4400 Fox Lake Road, Titusville

Space Coast Car Club......321-268-5580/321-269-3872 6 p.m., 5:30 p.m. early birds • 2nd Monday Beef O’Bradys, 2825 Garden Street, Titusville

WATER SPORTS/SAILING

Banana River Sail & Power Squadron..... 321-220-7775

6:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday (except December) Doubles Beachside, 1896 S. Patrick Drive, Indian Harbor Beach bananariversps.org

Melbourne Yacht Club..............................321-768-9921 Sailing classes open to the public and given in Vanguard 420s. Club activities include sailing classes, fun sailing events, Fall, Spring & Mermaid regattas, year round racing, cruising activities and parties. Classes are $175. 6:30 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Melbourne Yacht Club, 1202 E. River Drive, Melbourne

Titusville Sailing Club Provides low-cost training classes and promotes sailing in the Indian River. Activities include New Year’s Day Fun Race and Sail a Small Boat Days, Spring & Fall Race series, potluck dinners, parties, picnics, dinners and monthly meetings. SailTitusville.com

YOGA Yoga - Chair..............................................321-724-1338 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. • Monday and Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay

Yoga - Gentle............................................321-631-7549 2 - 3 p.m. • Thursday, $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

Yoga - Chair............................................. 321-626-1969 3 - 4 p.m. • Tuesday, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Yoga - Chair...............................................321-751-6771 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Tuesday The Springs of Suntree, 8300 Holiday Springs Road, Suntree

Yoga – Gentle or Chair.............................321-610-3937 9 - 11 a.m. • Thursday Gentle stretching & breathing. No headstands. Offered through the Shepherd Center. Call to confirm class.

Yoga - Hatha............................................ 321-773-0552 To strengthen, open and cleanse the body 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, $48/6 week session or $10/class Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Yoga - Hatha............................................ 321-773-6458 Balance body, mind & spirit with guided yoga postures stretching and deep breathing. $5/class paid at the door.

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6:30 - 7:45 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 495 N. Highway A1A, Satellite Beach 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. • Tuesday and Thursday Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach

Yoga.............................. 321-952-3210 • 321-726-6560 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday $8 per class • Beginners welcome South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

Yoga........................................................ 321-622-6474 9 - 11 a.m. • Wednesday • Call to confirm class times. 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

Yoga Stretch.............................................321-610-3937 11 a.m. • Friday All levels are welcome. Bring your yoga mat. Offered through the Shepherd Center. Call to confirm class.

Yoga Therapy.......................................... 321-952-3210 For those with physical limitations. Contact Isa .321-726-6560 10 - 11 a.m. • Fridays, $8/class South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

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t n e m e ir t e r in e f Art fills scientist’s li BY MARIA SONNENBERG He may be retired, but Rudy Pacarro has precious spare time, what with all the pottery he creates, the flute he plays and the art gallery he helps run. Pacarro’s Suntree home is basically a huge studio for Rudy and his wife, fiber artist Dij, whose quilt art was included in the highly selective “Art Quilts International: Abstracts and Geometrics” coffee table book. Rudy and Dij met in Hawaii at Punahou School, the same high school former President Barack Obama would attend a decade later. Pacarro’s career as an aerospace software engineer took him to, among many other places, California, where he discovered raku pottery, thanks to a fellow employee. Although Pacarro fiddled with the pottery, it was not until he hit retirement that he could devote ample time to the art. His studio is the couple’s bathroom, an arrangement that suits Pacarro perfectly, since the space offers running water, space for his kiln, a large mirror for examining the pieces from all angles and a nearby toilet to keep potty breaks from taking too much of Pacarro’s time. “Dij has the rest of the house and that’s fine with me,” he said. Pacarro’s primary pottery interest is raku, which depends on firing temperatures typically much lower than for traditional functional pottery. The signature iridescent colors of raku are obtained by removing the pieces while still glowing hot and submersing them in a combustible material that pulls the oxygen from the glazes and the clay. The inspiration for the pieces often comes from Pacarro’s many travels during his working career and in retirement. Rudy and Dij joined Art Gallery of Viera just a month after it opened seven years ago. “We’ve made so many friends in the art world through the gallery,” he said. For his spiritual growth, Pacarro picked up the Irish flute, wooden six-hole versions of the instrument, as well as bamboo flutes. He began by playing at his church, Advent Lutheran in Suntree, as well as for the participants at Joe’s Club. “The patients may not remember my name, but they always smile when they see the bald Asian guy with the blue flute,” joked Pacarro. Pacarro’s flute talent even got him a performance at a major Central Florida art venue. “This fall, I played at the Atlantic Center for the Arts,” said Pacarro, who plans to return to the ACA for an encore flute performance come March. “Who would have thought that after retiring from aerospace, life would be so artistic!” Pacarro’s pottery is displayed at Art Gallery of Viera, 2261 Towne Center Ave or go to artgalleryofviera.com or pacarropots.etsy.com.

“The patients may not remember my name, but they always smile when they see the bald Asian guy with the blue flute.” — Rudy Pacarro

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AS TOLD TO ELAINE LARSEN BY NITRO THE PUG Hi there, everyone. I’m Nitro, resident greeter at Larsen Motorsports and expert on all things mom! Although, I think you know her as Elaine Larsen. She is one of the fastest drivers in the world, but she doesn’t have to worry about getting a ticket. My mom drives jet-powered dragsters for a living. While I love going for car rides with her, when she gets in her racer, I’m all right watching from the sidelines with my dad, Chris. If you asked me to describe my mom, I would say that she is one of the most amazing humans in the world. She races for a living, runs a business and still has time for me and the rest of our family. She is so giving, always wanting young children to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I like it

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Linda Wiggins when those kids come visit the shop because that means I get more attention. Speaking of attention, attendees of the 2017 Boomer Guide Expo got to spend time with me and my mom at Larsen Motorsports in Palm Bay when we hosted the event Feb. 17. People get to have a hands-on experience with the jet cars that allow my mom to race down the track at more than 270 miles per hour. Mom has been racing jet cars for 16 years and has been in the motorsports industry for even longer. When I came into the family she already was racing jet cars. I remember my first race. I was a little scared because these cars make a lot of noise, but my brother Andrew held me tight and told me it was OK. Our mom was just working. After that, I realized that the races were a

pretty cool place. People come up to you and pet you and some of them even bring me treats. We get some pretty cool people stopping by the shop. Jay Leno came by and met everyone. Jay likes to eat ribs, and I was hoping he would drop one or two. Mom had to fly out to California to film a TV show called “To Tell the Truth.” I didn’t like that very much, but when she came home she gave me extra hugs. One of the best parts of my family is that we all work together. Everyday I ride to work with my mom and, when we get to work, there are a bunch of interns working. They all are busy building jet cars. When they aren’t at the shop, they go to school at the Florida Institute of Technology. I was able to go to

that school once, but I heard there was a Panther on the loose and his name was Pete. So, I decided maybe the best place for me was back at the shop making sure everything is running smoothly. My mom tells me I have a very important job. Looking this cute takes a lot of time. This Boomer Guide feature spotlights my mom’s life, her loves (including me, Nitro; my dad/her husband Chris; and son Andrew among them, but maybe not in that order). I think the best thing about my mom is she never gives up. Not that long ago, she had a really bad wreck and I was

very scared. She had to stay in the hospital for a long time, but my dad came home every night and told me it was going to be OK. When she came home, I had to be very careful and take care of her. They said she hurt her head, but she looked just like my mom that I always loved. I kept her safe and cuddled with her until she felt better. We are best friends. After that, we moved here to Palm Bay. I really like it here. I have a big yard to play in, and everyone is so nice. The new shop is so much

THE STORY OF MOM AND DAD Mom grew up in a Mennonite farming family, observing an Amish-like limited acceptance of automobiles and technology. “When I first met Chris, I was only 16 years old. So a relationship was the furthest from my mind. I thought that he was cute, drove a nice car — a ‘32 Ford Deuce Coupe,” Elaine Larsen recalled. “But after we met, we really clicked. He was my first real boyfriend and I was his first

Nothin’ but Nitro in the house FAMILY: Larsen Family BEST FRIEND: His Mom INSTAGRAM: Nitro pug LIKES: Restaurant drive thrus DISLIKES: Fireworks, Sandhill Cranes FAVORITE SPORT: Swimming FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken CRUSH: Plays the field

fun, and I have lots of room to play. When you come to the shop, you will see how we build all of our racing cars. Mom says maybe one day they will build one for me. I feel as if I will go very fast. A lot of people wonder how my mom and dad met. It is one of my favorite stories. Sometimes, when my mom rubs my belly, she tells me the story.

real girlfriend. He was just so easy to talk to and he was such a sweetheart, opening doors, helping me with my coat, a real gentleman.” The pair grew up and met in the tiny town of St. Johns, Mich., near Lansing. When they moved to Florida, my mom caught the need for speed. So they bought their first race car. Man, do I wish I could have seen that. Mom proved she had what it took to go fast, and dad is a natural with a wrench. It didn’t take them long to realize that they loved racing, and who wouldn’t. Dad built my mom her first jet car and, since then, we have been speeding our way across the country getting to meet some amazing people and seeing some really cool things. Did you know that the grass up North is really soft? I like rolling around in it. If you ever visit us at Larsen Motorsports in Palm Bay, don’t forget to bring me a bone. — Nitro, the Jet Dog

David Rochelle, left, Andrew Larsen, Paige Sanchez, Chris Larsen, Nitro and Brian Tocci are fixtures at Larsen Motorsports in Palm Bay.

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CLUBS Programs meetings & groups

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AARP CHAPTERS AARP #1413 Satellite Beach.....................321-773-0552 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 1st Friday Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 2055 S. Patrick Dr., Indian Harbour Beach indianharbourbeach.org

AARP #2622 Palm Bay.............................321-676-2860 Bingo and 50/50 11 a.m. • 3rd Monday (September through June) 4th Monday (January and February) Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center, 251 Florida Ave., Melbourne

ALUMNI

FIT - Alumni Panther Connect ...................321-674-7190 alumni.fit.edu - alumnit@fit.edu Melbourne High School Alumni

Brevard County Sheriff’s Animal Services Unit Adoptable Pets - South Area.....................321-633-2024 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Monday - Saturday Noon - 4 p.m. • Sunday 5100 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne

Brevard Humane Society........................... 321-636-3433 11 a.m. Daily 1020 Cox Rd., Cocoa • brevardhumanesociety.com

Brevard Lost Pets Lost and Found pets site for Brevard County. Report a lost pet, found pet or search the reported listings. Free service. brevardlostpets.com

Brevard Zoo............................................... 321-254-9453 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily • Last admission 4:15 p.m. 8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne • brevardzoo.org

Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida................866-281-8209

Focuses on finding lost MHS classmates, locating or planning MHS class reunions. • alumniclass.com/melbourne

Needs volunteers, foster homes, donations for vet bills PO Box 121381, W. Melbourne coastalboxers.org • info@coastalboxers.org

Palm Bay High School Alumni

Coastal Poodle Rescue..............................321-459-2652

Focuses on finding lost PBHS classmates, locating PBHS class reunion information and keeping in touch with alumni. alumniclass.com/palmbay

Space Coast Gator Club University of Florida Alumni Association...................................321-890-7754 Monthly Planning Meeting 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Tuscany Grill, 7640 N. Wickham Road, Suntree spacecoastgatorclub.com • spacecoastgatorclub@gmail.com

UCF Alumni Space Coast Chapter...........800-330-2586 Social events, community service, activities/sports outings ucfalumni.com • spacecoast@ucfalumni.com

ANIMAL, WILDLIFE & PET RESCUE

Animal Control – Brevard County Sheriff’s Animal Services Unit....... 321-633-2024, ext. 1 Report animal cruelty or request animal control.

Animal Guardians of Brevard Provides low- or no-cost cat sterilization to eligible pet guardians. 981 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite E, PMB #102, Melbourne animalguardiansofbrevard.org

Brevard ASAP............................................321-574-2713 Aiding Shelter Animals Project helps ensure every adoptable animal finds a good home. • PO Box 411596, Melbourne brevardasap.org • contact-us@brevardasap.org

Brevard County Sheriff’s Animal Services Unit Adoptable Pets - North Area........... 321-264-5119, ext. 5 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Monday - Saturday Noon - 4 p.m. • Sunday 2605 Flake Rd., Titusville

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Rehabilitates unwanted, abused and abandoned poodles and places them in loving homes. PO Box 121142, Melbourne • coastalpoodlerescue.org

Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary........................................... 321-254-8843 Ongoing need for donations of supplies, money and volunteers. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Seven days a week 4560 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Palm Shores/Melbourne floridawildlifehospital.org

Friends for Animals Sanctuary.................. 321-259-9627 Brevard County’s first sanctuary for domestic animals. Needs fosters, adopters, volunteers and event sponsors. 5000 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. 110, Melbourne friendsforanimalsfl.org

Golden Retriever Rescue Mid-Florida, Inc......................................... 407-332-2840 Looking for fosters, adopters and volunteers. Events all year. grrmf.org • info@grrmf.org

Greyhound Pets of America Central Florida........................................... 321-242-9010 Looking for fosters and funds. 3525 Manassas Ave., Melbourne floridagreyhounds.com • cfgpa@cfl.rr.com

Humane Society of South Brevard .......... 321-259-0601 Always looking for volunteers. Open daily at noon. 2600 Otter Creek Lane, Melbourne humanesocietyofsouthbrevard.org

Helping Overpopulation of Pets End ..........321-271-4041 Rescue cats, dogs and other furry creatures. Pawsitive HOPE Thrift Store raises funds for our mission. P.O. Box 372283, Satellite Beach • hopeforbrevard.org

labradorrescue.net • info@lrrof.org

Merritt Island Adoption Center....321-636-3433, ext. 214 10 a.m. Daily 155 Pioneer Rd., Merritt Island brevardhumanesociety.com • miadopt@brevardhumanesociety.com

Purrs and Whiskers Cat Rescue............... 321-752-5120 pawsfla.com • paws50@bellsouth.net

Rainbow Bridge Chapel & Cremation Services................. 321-636-3433, ext. 208 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday - Saturday 1020 Cox Road, Cocoa Behind the Low Cost Spay/ Neuter & Wellness Clinic brevardhumanesociety.com

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA of Brevard).................................... 321-567-3615 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Saturday Noon - 3 p.m. • Sunday 6035 Sisson Rd., Titusville Cat adoption center open during mall hours including weekends. Merritt Island Mall (near Ruby Tuesday) Melbourne Mall (near Red Ginger restaurant) spcanorthbrevard.com • spcaadopt@spcanorthbrevard.com

South Brevard German Shepherd Rescue....................................321-724-8873 Need fosters 1981 Mattison Drive NE, Palm Bay sbgsr.com • adopt@sbgsr.com

Sparticus Legacy Dog Rescue Group......321-591-2662 P. O. Box 100294, Palm Bay SparticusLegacy.org

Space Coast Feline Network....................321-631-7729

LOW-COST PET STERILIZATION Brevard Spay/Neuter Clinic ......................321-724-1141 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • appointment only Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 2410 Malabar Rd., Malabar

Low Cost Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic ........................ 321-636-3433, ext. 206 9 a.m. 1020 Cox Rd., Cocoa (behind the shelter) brevardhumanesociety.com

United Humanitarians............................ 321-636-7002 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Saturday 1431 Peachtree St., Cocoa • unitedhumanitarianscocoa.com

ART LEAGUES & GUILDS

Painting...................................................321-223-6734 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Saturdays $30 members/$40 non-members Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

Art & Painting Workshop......................... 321-631-7549 9 a.m. - noon • Tuesdays and Fridays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

Art Class, Arts & Crafts............................ 321-724-1338 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Friday, Art class Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Brevard Brush Strokes Local chapter of the National Society of Decorative Painters 9 a.m. • 2nd Saturday Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1830 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne brevardbrushstrokes.com • phyllisc@bellsouth.net

Leave a message. Volunteers & donations needed. PO Box 624, Cocoa Low-cost feline spay/neuter assistance. $40 includes rabies and distemper vaccinations. Appointment required. scfntnr.org • fixaferal.scfn@gmail.com

Brevard Cultural Alliance......................... 321-690-6817

Suntree-Viera Pet Rescue

Brevard Gourd Society........................... 321-749-6962

Looking for fosters and adopters for all animal types as well as volunteers and donations. P.O. Box 410123, Melbourne • svprhs@gmail.com

The Last Chance Sanctuary......................321-604-1168 Cat adoptions at local PetSmarts and Petcos. P.O. Box 410724, Melbourne TheLastChanceSanctuary.com

Ziggy Beagle Rescue................................321-723-7671 Between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. floridabeagles.net • zgbglrsq@bellsouth.net

The professional organization representing the arts and cultural sector on Florida’s Space Coast. 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C-307, Viera ArtsBrevard.org • info@artsbrevard.org 9 a.m. - noon • 1st Saturday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne

Brevard Watercolor Society..................... 321-525-1248 1 - 3 p.m. • 2nd Saturday (January, March, May, September, November) $5 fee for non-members 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 4th Sat., mini workshop (except June, July) One-time-only guests welcome with $5 fee. Annual memberships $45, $50/family, $25/students 18+ Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach BrevardWatercolorSociety.com TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

CLUBS, GROUPS & MEETINGS

Labrador Rescue.................................... 877-522-7352

Central Brevard Art Association............. 321-632-2922 Nonprofit group promotes education, art shows, exposure in public places. 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursday (except July and August) The Studio at 103 Barton Blvd., Rockledge cbaaartists.com • cbaaartists@gmail.com

China Painting........................................ 321-254-0254 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. • Monday, $8 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Craft Night.............................................. 321-254-5622 6:30 p.m. • Last Friday Bowe Gardens Baptist Church, 2700 Sarno Rd., Melbourne

Drawing (Beginning and Advanced) .......321-225-4872 1 - 2 p.m. • Wednesday, Members $6, non members $7 North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Florida Porcelain Artists..........................321-254-2047 Dedicated to preserving porcelain art, promoting the art of china painting and fired arts. • floridaporcelainartist.com

Fundamentals of Drawing....................... 321-610-3937 9 a.m. • Friday Offered through the Shepherd Center. Call to confirm. Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Drive, Satellite Beach

Intermediate/Advanced Watermedia of Drawing................................................321-253-1941 6 - 9 p.m. • Thursdays Courtyard Studio, 1419 Highland Ave., Melbourne lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com

Painting Class.......................................... 321-631-7549 9 a.m. • Wednesdays Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

Space Coast Doll Artists......................... 321-956-0924 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Wickham Pak Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne spacecoastdollartists.wordpress.com

Space Coast Doll Club.............................321-305-4061 10 a.m. - noon • 2nd Saturday, $1

Titusville Art League.................................321-383-7441 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday • 1421 Draa Rd., Titusville titusvilleartleague.com • TitusvilleArtLeague@gmail.com

Watercolor Instruction..............................321-312-9155 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Wednesday, Class, $6 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

Watercolor Classes .................................321-749-6962 9 a.m. - noon • Tuesday Intermediate and Advanced, $50/6 six weeks Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1525 Hwy. A1A, Satellite Beach 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays Intermediate & Advanced, $45 monthly Courtyard Studio, 1425 Highland Ave., Eau Gallie

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ASTROLOGY

S.T.A.R. Guild...........................................321-779-0604 6 p.m. • 4th Tuesday, free Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

BOOK DISCUSSION

Afternoon Book Discussion Group.......... 321-952-4514 2 - 3:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne

Barbara’s Book Chats..............................321-779-4004 1 p.m. • Last Monday • Free Satellite Beach Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach mylibraryworld.com • bconkle@brev.org

Book Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-961-6408 Noon - 2:30 p.m • 1st Wednesday, Bring bag lunch David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Second Friday Book Club....................... 321-255-4304

1 - 2 p.m. • Thursdays One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

10 a.m. • 2nd Friday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne

Book Lovers Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-726-9505

Suntree/Viera Library Book Club............ 321-255-4404

1:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Barnes & Noble, 1955 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

10 a.m. • 4th Wednesday Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Viera

Book Club Discussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-264-5080

Tuesday Beach Readers...........................321-868-1104

1:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday Mims-Scottsmoor Library, 3615 Lionel Road, Mims

1 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

Book Discussion Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-952-6318 6:30 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Franklin T. DeGroodt Library 6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay

COLLECTORS

Brevard Antiques and Collectibles Club............321-254-5831 or 321-777-1374

4 - 6 p.m. • Tuesdays Members $2/Non-Members $3 North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Open to anyone having an interest in learning about antiques/collectibles. Free. The club does not give appraisals. 10 a.m. • 1st Friday.............................................321-255-4404 (except July, August, September) Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Suntree 1:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (except June, July, August, September) Melbourne Beach Public Library 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach • elwoodbrews@aol.com

Brevard Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-726-9505

South Brevard Coin Club.........................516-987-7982

Book are Always Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-255-4404 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Viera

Book Reading Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-278-6199

6:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday Barnes & Noble, 1955 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

“Cook the Book” Book Club. . . . . . . . . . . 321-264-5080 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursday Mims-Scottsmoor Public Library, 3615 Lionel Road, Mims

History Book Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-255-4404 6 p.m. • Last Tuesday Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Suntree

7 p.m. • 1st Wednesday David Schecter Communtiy Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Southbrevardcoinclub.com • tinmen3@hotmail.com

COMPUTERS TECHNOLOGY

Adult Computer Lab............................... 321-264-5040

1 p.m. • 3rd Thursday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Thursday Isaac Campbell Sr. Park Community Center 701 South St., Titusville brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/North/IsaacCampbell

Melbourne Beach Book Club. . . . . . . . . . 321-956-5642

Brevard User Group (BUG) Club.............. 321-652-7618

It’s a Mystery Book Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-633-1792

2:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday Cocoa Beach Library, 550 North Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

General meeting with guest speaker 2 - 3 p.m. • 1st Monday, Windows & Beginners 3 - 4 p.m. • 1st Monday, Financial One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Check website to confirm dates and times. bugclub.org

Mystery in the Morning Book Club . . . . . 321-952-6318

Brevard User Group - BUG Club.............. 321-652-7618

Morning Book Discussion Group. . . . . . . 321-868-1104

11 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday, free Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay csullivan@brev.org

Neighbors Book Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-255-4404

6:30 - 7:45 p.m. • 1st Wednesday • monthly meeting Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne Check website to confirm dates and times. bugclub.org

Brevard User Group - BUG Club.............. 321-652-7618

2 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Viera

3:30 - 4:45 p.m. • 4th Thursday, Windows Q&A Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Check website to confirm dates and times. bugclub.org

New Neighbors of South Brevard Book Club.................................................321-777-5170

Computer Classes....................................321-735-8191

10 a.m. • 4th Thursday (except November and December) Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Monday • $6 members, $7 non-members Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Book Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-633-1000 X 644

Basic Computer Classes.......................... 321-258-1936 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Wednesday, $2 members, $7 non members 6 - 9 p.m. • Thursdays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

and much more. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall semesters 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Tuesday and Wednesday $30 to $45 a semester (Scholarships available upon request.) SAILofMelbourne.org • sailofmelbourne@gmail.com

iPad Plus.................................................. 321-610-3937

The Lifelong Scholar Society..........321-674-8382 opt 2

6-week sessions beginning Fall • Limited enrollment 10 a.m. • Friday • Beyond the Basics Offered through the Shepherd Center. Call to confirm class. myshepherdcenter.org

Activities on different days and times. $20 admission fee for non-members. Meetings from 6-7:30pm. Location and day varies. fit.edu/lifelong-scholar-society

Smart Phone & Tablet Class.................... 321-258-1936

The Shepherd Center—Beachside Inc..... 321-610-3937

11 a.m. by appointment • $2 members, $3 non members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Space Coast Macintosh Users Group (SCMUG)............................. 321-636-7155 12:30 p.m. • Friday (except 1st Friday) Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa scmug.org

CONTINUING EDUCATION

An interfaith nonprofit organization providing opportunity to adults over 55 to enhance their quality of life. Continuing education classes are offered at area churches. They include foreign language, history, yoga, current events, crafts, computer skills, age-appropriate exercise, and many more. Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Thursday, Friday and Saturday class schedules are posted online, most run in eight-week sessions. myshepherdcenter.org

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

Education Seminars.................................321-773-2080

B.P.O.E. - Viera Elks #2817....................... 321-504-3111

12:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday • September - May • 55 + Club Light lunch • RSVP to 321-773-6458 in advance. David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach satellitebeachrecreation.org

7:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, Bingo 5820 S. U.S. Highway 1, Rockledge vieraelks2817@cfl.rr.com

B.P.O.E. - Melbourne Elks #1744...............321-768-1744

Senior Adventures in Learning of Melbourne, Inc., SAIL..........................321-622-6474

6 - 9 p.m. • Tuesday, Karaoke and bar food 5 - 10 p.m. • Friday, Dinner Dance 6 - 9 p.m. • Saturday, Karaoke, spaghetti & meatballs 4 - 9 p.m. • Monday - Thursday, Lounge 211 Nieman Ave., Melbourne • elks.org

An interfaith, nonprofit organization that serves senior adults (50+). Sponsored by local churches and synagogues. Classes include foreign language, history, painting, current events and foreign affairs, writing memoirs, exercising, computer skills

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Live entertainment and dances each month. Members only 7 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Monday (1st Monday. July, August and December) 2955 Columbia Blvd., Titusville

Fraternal Order of Eagles #4249.............321-951-3069 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Trustees 7:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday, Men 7:30 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday, Women Palm Bay Aerie #4249, 2570 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay

Fraternal Order of Eagles Indian River Lagoon Aerie #4527............ 772-918-8678 7 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Monday, Men 7 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Monday, Women 3 - 5 p.m. • Wednesday, Bingo U.S. 1, 8900 7th Ave., Micco

Fraternal Order of Eagles Sebastian Inlet Aerie #4067 .................. 772-589-6573 6 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Monday, Women 6:30 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Monday, Men 1 p.m. • Tuesday, Bar Bingo 6 p.m. • Thursday, Regular Bingo 9606 Trade Center Drive, Sebastian

Fraternal Order of Eagles Merritt Island Aerie #4257..................... 321-452-4258 6:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Members 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Bingo 7 p.m. • Thursday, Bingo 1050 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Fraternal Order of Eagles Space Coast Aerie #3550........................ 321-631-1631 7 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday, Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday, Men 7 p.m. • Wednesday, 3-card Bingo 413 Clearlake Road, Cocoa

Fraternal Order of Eagles Spaceport Aerie #3581............................321-267-2430 7 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday, Men 7 p.m. • 2nd and 4th, Auxiliary 6 p.m. • Mondays, Bingo 3510 South Street, Titusville

Moose Lodge 1717...................................321-636-6975 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. • Tuesday and Thursday, Poker 221 Clearlake Road, Cocoa • lodge1717@mooseunits.org

Moose Lodge 2311...................................321-729-0663 7 p.m. • Fridays, Karaoke 3:30 p.m. • Sunday • 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 1335 Malabar Road, Palm Bay • lodge2311@mooseunits.org

Rowdy Roosters...................................... 321-956-3330 Men’s Retirement organization 8 a.m. • 2nd and 4th Wednesday, Breakfast Glenbrooke at Palm Bay, 815 Briar Creek Blvd., Palm Bay Women’s group, Glenbrooke Chicks, meeting times vary

GEMSTONES & MINERALS

Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society........321-725-9179 Lapidary arts and classes, jewelry making 7 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club.......321-799-8536 Learn to cut beautiful gemstones and cabochons. Make creative jewelry from fused glass, silver wire wrap and bead work. Workshops posted at CentralBrevardGems.org Club meetings open to the public. 6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Thursday (except June, July, August) Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

GENEALOGY & HISTORY

Check with your librarian. The Titusville Public Library and the Melbourne Public Library have genealogy rooms staffed by volunteers from the local genealogy societies at specific times. The Central Brevard Library and Reference Center has the largest collection of references, begun in 1989, when the Brevard Genealogical Society received a room at the library in which to house their materials. The library is staffed full time with a certified genealogist available for consultation. This collection specializes on the states east of the Mississippi with emphasis on Virginia, Pennsylvania, New England, military records and the southern states. Two extensive ancestry databases are available only at the Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, Melbourne Public Library and Titusville Public Library, including one with more than 1.2 billion records that is only accessible in the Genealogical Collection at the Central Library in Cocoa. Also, Central Brevard Library and Reference Center offers classes on genealogical topics and hosts the Brevard Genealogical Society’s extensive Beginning Genealogy Class. Contact the Genealogy Department at 321-633-1794.

American Women.................................... 321-610-3937 Focus on selected American women in the 20th century. Call for date. Ascension Lutheran Church 1053 Pinetree Drive, Satellite Beach

Abigail Wright Chamberlin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution........................ 321-728-0906 D.A.R. is a nonprofit patriotic organization with the mission to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. 10:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday (October - May) Holiday Inn Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Road, Viera • dar.org

Brevard Genealogical Society................. 321-872-8818 Encouraging and educating family historians. 9:30 a.m. • 2nd Monday Annual $20 single, $25 family. flbgs.org • board@flbgs.org Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

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CLUBS, GROUPS & MEETINGS

B.P.O.E. - Titusville Elks #2113.................. 321-268-2111

Cape Canaveral Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution................................321-544-5121

Dorothy M. Clifford Colony of the National Society of New England Women .......................................321-259-9363

11 a.m. • 1st Tuesday (October, December and February - May) $67/annual. RSVP required v.alfano@aol.com. Call for location.

Women descendants of New England’s colonists. 10:30 a.m. • 5th Thursday of October and April Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Viera

Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation

Genealogy.................................................321-259-7306

Board of directors’ monthly meetings are open to the public. The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation assists the 45th Space Wing in preserving, protecting and interpreting the lighthouse and its historical significance to the Florida Space Coast, State of Florida and our nation. P.O. Box 1978, Cape Canaveral • CanaveralLight.org

Call for schedule and details. Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Civil War Round Table of Central Florida.....................................321-259-3076 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Cocoa Presbyterian Church, 1404 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa

Commodore John Barry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.....................321-543-6232 10 a.m. • 2nd Saturday (October - May) Advent Lutheran Grace Campus 1805 Oak Street, Melbourne Beach commodorejohnbarrydar.com • josolleydar@gmail.com

Colonial Dames XVII Century................. 202-293-1700 Members share a common interest in American history, love of and respect for our nation. Meets four times per year. colonialdames17c.org

Confederate Sons Association, Indian River Camp #47........................... 321-453-4006 Honor the memory of the Confederate soldier and learn about our Southern ancestors. 7 - 9 p.m. • 4th Tuesday, Memberships begin at $15 annually Jimmie’s Family Restaurant, 1279 Admiralty Blvd., Rockledge csacamp47.org • jmorgan14@cfl.rr.com

Daughters of 1812 Lt. William Shannon Chapter...................321-633-4709 Open to women over 18 with ancestors who served the USA between 1784-1815. Meetings Jan., March, May and Nov. Double Tree, 1665 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic usdaughters1812.org

Daughters of the American Revolution Philip Perry Chapter.................................321-453-1128

Genealogy Society of South Brevard.........321-259-7306 9:30 - 11 a.m. • Wednesday Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne gssb.net

Henry Patrick Gradick Chapter #2406 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy....... 321-674-2210 12:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday (3rd Wednesday, November and December)

Historical Society of North Brevard, Inc....321-269-3658 2 p.m. • 4th Monday (Jan., Feb., Mar., May, Sep., Nov.) 5:30 p.m. • 4th Monday (April and October) Dixie Crossroads, 1475 Garden St., Titusville 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Tuesday - Saturday • Museum • Free 301 S. Washington Ave., Titusville nbbd.com/godo/historicalsociety • titusvillemuseum@aol.com

National Railway Historical Society Florida East Coast Chapter........................321-636-3393 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday (January, March, May and September) November is a dinner meeting. Call for details. Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa TrainWeb.org/fecnrhs

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Indian River Chapter................................. 407-349-9564 1 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (October, January, February, April) La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville Luncheon meetings • Saturdays (May and December) 1 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (November and March) Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville Luncheon meetings • Saturdays (May and December) indianriverdar.org • ksc907@aol.com

North Brevard Heritage Foundation..........321-607-0203

11:30 a.m. • 4th Tuesday (Saturday in November and December) Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

6 p.m. • 2nd Monday North Brevard Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville pritchardhouse.com • thepritchardhouse@yahoo.com

Daughters of the American Revolution Rufus Fairbanks Chapter...........................321-633-4709

Sons of the American Revolution Brevard Chapter..................................... 321-952-2928

Promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. 10 a.m. • 1st Saturday Doubletree Suites Hotel Oceanfront 1665 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic rufusfairbankschapternsdar.org

Society of male descendants of those who gave service in the American Revolution. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 3rd Saturday Everyone pays for lunch. Must RSVP. Call for location. brevardsar.org • bdubosefl@gmail.com

Daughters of Union Veterans Civil War Louisa May Alcott Tent 11........................... 321-543-0778

Sons of the Union Veterans Civil War Lucius L. Mitchell Camp #4

11 a.m. • 3rd Saturday

jw.pdc.suvc@gmail.com

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Free educational resource for family history. 1801 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

The Genealogical Society of North Brevard......................................321-383-8486

Herbal Classes......................................... 321-757-7522 9 - 11 a.m. • Every other Saturday, $20 The Herb Corner, 227 N. Babcock Street, Melbourne

Nature Aromatherapy Classes.................321-632-1221 Understanding essential oils for the mind, body and spirit. Nature’s Spirit, 1540 Highland Ave., Melbourne

To promote and stimulate knowledge and interest in the study of genealogy and to provide tools necessary for exchanging and finding information in genealogical research. 6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Tuesday (except July and August) $15/single or $20/family Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville nbbd.com/npr/gsnb • gsnbpublicity@gmail.com

Brevard British Club................................ 321-544-1766

United Daughters of the Confederacy Canaveral Light Chapter #2358..............321-604-8267

French and Canadian Heritage Society of Central Florida..................................... 321-242-7018

11 a.m. • 2nd Saturday (October - May) $15 for lunch Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

HERBAL & AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy Classes........................... 321-626-0055 Clean your home naturally. Free. Call for dates. Must register. Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Essential Oils.......................................... 321-626-0055 Explore the healing benefits of essential oils. Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

HERITAGE CLUBS

Open to people born and raised in Great Britain and Nothern Island. Once a month lunches on varying Wednesdays. 2 p.m. • Last Sunday (except December)

9:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday (except July and August) Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne petact@cfl.rr.com

Italian-American Club of South Brevard..321-242-8044 9 a.m. • Mondays, Bocce/Cards & Games 1 - 3 p.m. • Tuesdays, Bingo Noon • Thursdays, Lunch 6 - 10 p.m. • Varying Saturdays, Dinner dances 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne • iacsb@cfl.rr.com

Scots-American Society of Brevard 6 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday (September - April) Front Street Civic Center, 2205 S. Front Street, Melbourne scotsbrevard.com • info@scotsbrevard.com

Sons of Italy Palm Bay Lodge #2823......321-729-6987 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday, membership and social Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive, Palm Bay osiafl.org

Sons of Norway Space Coast Vikings Lodge #615..............................................321-253-8977 2 p.m. • 3rd Saturday (September - June) Memaw’s Bar-B-Q, 4916 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay

HOMEBREW BEER & WINE

SAAZ Homebrew Club.............................. 321-724-1312

If you enjoy great beer, please contact for meeting location. 2 p.m. • 3rd Sunday of the month saaz.org • saaz@saaz.org

Space Coast Wine Guild.......................... 321-956-1894 Appreciate wines and improve homemade wines through education and wine making. 7 p.m. • 4th Thursday $25/couples • $15/per person David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach spacecoastwineguild.com • spacecoastwineguild@gmail.com

American Wine Society Space Coast Chapter....321-956-1894 or 321-631-8788 Wine tasting for education and appreciation $62/household • $49/per person • americanwinesociety.org TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints................................. 321-636-2431

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Knights of Columbus Assembly #0160.... 321-632-6125 7:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday 3435 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge koc-6125.org • rmuething@cfl.rr.com

K of C Fourth Degree JFK Council #3746....321-725-8064 7:30 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday K of C Father Gabriel Council Hall, 2150 S. Dairy Road, Melbourne

K of C Bishop Verot Council #5845......... 321-848-4301 7:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic

K of C #5667...........................................321-268-2764

Spanish Classes.......................................321-773-0552 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. • $80 for eight weeks and book Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Spanish Club, Intermediate..................... 321-674-9912 2 - 4 p.m. • Mondays Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne

Spanish - Conversational......................... 321-610-3937 Master and speak basic and intermediate Latin-American Offered through My Shepherd Center. Call to confirm class.

Spanish - Conversational.........................321-622-6474 Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning

6:30 p.m. • Bingo • Tuesday & Wednesday (open 3:30 p.m.) Pull tabs, food, bar 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane, Titusville kofc5667.com • KofC5667@gmail.com

Spanish - Intermediate............................321-622-6474

K of C Father Charles Spellman Council #6125......................................... 321-632-6125

Magic for Everyone................................. 321-610-3937

Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning

MAGIC

7:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday, Council 3435 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge • koc-6125.org

Aimed at anyone interested in entertaining grandchildren and family. Bring new deck of cards to first class. Offered through My Shepherd Center.

K of C Saint Joseph Council #7408........ 603-540-1899

Space Coast Magic Club......................... 877-986-2442

7:30 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Thursday 6725 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay

K of C Our Lady of Grace Council #13243...................................... 321-725-3066 7:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Monday 300 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay

K of C Monsignor Martin B. Power Council #14573....................................... 321-255-4932 7:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Thursday 2950 N. U.S. Highway 1, Melbourne

K of C Cape Canaveral Council #4826.... 321-613-3085 7 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

LANGUAGES French - Beginning..................................321-622-6474 Call for date. Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning.

Spanish - Beginning............................... 321-720-9062 2 - 4 p.m. • Wednesday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Spanish - Beginning................................321-622-6474 Call for date. Ascension Catholic, 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd.. Melbourne

Spanish Class ......................................... 321-631-7549 1 p.m. • Monday, Beginning 2 p.m. • Monday, Beginning/Intermediate Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

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IBM and SAM recognized magic organization. 7 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday, Open to everyone 1990 W. New Haven Ave., Suite 306/307, Melbourne spacecoastmagicclub.com

MEDITATION

Open Mind Zen Meditation Center.......... 321- 427-3511 Meditation and talk • donation requested 10 a.m. • Sundays 878 Sarno Rd., Melbourne. Entrance is in back.

MISCELLANEOUS

Afterlife Discussion................................. 321-926-6463 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Community Movie Night......................... 321-254-5622 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Saturday Bowe Gardens Baptist Church, 2700 Sarno Road, Melbourne

Coupon Group......................................... 321-773-7705 2 - 3 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Satellite Beach Library, 951 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach

Friday Afternoon at the Movies............... 321-452-4341 1 p.m. • Friday, Movie and Refreshments Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

International Cuisine............................... 321-610-3937 Offered through the Shepherd Center. myshepherdcenter.org

To motivate and educate business, school, group and individual partnerships to reduce litter, recycle, landscape, and beautify for the environmental and economic benefit of Brevard County. 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 3rd Thursday • North Chapter Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce, 2000 S. Washington Ave. 8 - 9 a.m. • 2nd Thursday • Central Chapter Kay’s Bar-B-Q, 1552 King Street, Cocoa 10 - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday • South Chapter (except June, July, August and December) Waste Management, 7382 Talona Drive, West Melbourne keepbrevardbeautiful.org • KBBgeneralmail@gmail.com

National Gallery - London........................ 321-610-3937 Virtual 16th & 17th Century art tour and lecture. Offered through the Shepherd Center. myshepherdcenter.org

Propeller Club of Port Canaveral............ 321-323-9886 Local chapter of an international Maritime Industry nonprofit business-networking organization supporting students interested in maritime careers with scholarships and support to local school programs. 11:30 a.m. • 1st Wednesday Fishlips Bar & Grill, 610 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral propellerclubcanaveral@gmail.com

Space Coast Inventors Guild................... 321-768-1234 Learn how to protect your inventions and ideas from others. 2 - 4:45 p.m. • 4th Saturday Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne

The Human Brain..................................... 321-610-3937 Offered through the Shepherd Center. myshepherdcenter.org

The Humanists at Barefoot Bay.............. 772-664-4066 Noon • 2nd Saturday South Mainland Public Library, 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco

MODEL CLUBS

International Plastic Modelers Society Space Coast Chapter............................... 321-951-0740 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Suntree/Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne 6 p.m. • Last Tuesday Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa ipmsspacecoast.com

Space Coast Model Sailing Club 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Saturdays Wickham Park Pond (just past the dog park) 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne spacecoastmodelsailingclub.org • scmsc2015@gmail.com

Titusville Area Model Railroad Club........321-269-0723 7 p.m. • Mondays, $10/month Gibson Complex K15, 835 Sycamore St., Titusville

MUSIC, BANDS & BARBERSHOP

2nd Sundays in the Park...........................321-777-0168 Free concerts featuring jazz, country, folk, choral & Christian rock. Bring a chair and a sandwich. Tea & lemonade provided. 4 p.m. • 2nd Sunday 610 Young St,. Old Eau Gallie, Melbourne stjohnsmlb.org

Brevard Community Chorus....................321-433-7629 Auditions required to join. Free to join. 7 - 9 p.m. • Tuesdays King Center, Room 160, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne lambr@easternflorida.edu

Brevard Symphony Orchestra................ 321-242-2024

Members only • $1 donation • Snack bar is open 6:30 p.m. • Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Brevard’s only all-professional orchestra offering a wide-range of concerts throughout the year including a subscription series, a matinee series, free performances, social events and more. Volunteer guilds open to membership. BrevardSymphony.com • info@brevardsymphony.com

What In The World................................... 321-610-3937

Central Florida Accordion Club..............866-455-2322

Thursday Night at the Movies................. 321-724-1388

Current events, geographic and economic issues with knowledgeable speaker. This class fills quickly. Offered through the Shepherd Center.

What In The World is Going on................ 321-610-3937 Jack Marx focuses on the global impact of far ranging interests thoughout the world often ignored by media. Offered through the Shepherd Center.

Woodshop..............................................321-724-13387 8 a.m. - Noon • Monday through Friday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

2 p.m. • Last Sunday Cocoa Elks Lodge #1532, 315 Florida Ave., Cocoa CFAccordionClub.com • cfAccordionClub@yahoo.com

Community Band of Brevard................... 321-725-9191 Educates its members, entertains its audiences and serves its community. All concerts are free, no tickets required. Merritt Island High School Auditorium, 100 Mustang Way communitybandofbrevard.com

Golden Tones........................................... 321-724-1338 9 a.m. - noon • Mondays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

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Keep Brevard Beautiful............................321-631-0501

Greater Canaveral Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.........321-636-0900 or 321-777-0406 7 p.m. • Tuesdays Choral Room, Building #4, Eastern Florida State College campus. 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa

Harbor City Harmonizers......................... 321-213-9424 7:15 p.m. • Tuesdays Men’s a cappella chorus. Melbourne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Perform as a chorus and with quartets. Tropical Haven Community Center, 1205 Eddie Allen Road, Melbourne hcharmonizers.com • hcharmonizers@gmail.com

Indialantic Chamber Singers.................. 321-426-0360 All concerts are free, no tickets required. Location varies. indialanticchambersingers.org

JT’s Bluegrass......................................... 321-222-7797 Bringing bluegrass concerts to Brevard at a variety of venues.

Karaoke...................................................321-268-2013 6 - 9 p.m. • Thursdays $3 members/$4 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Martin Andersen Senior Choir................. 321-631-7549 10 a.m. - noon • Tuesdays (except July and August) Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg. 2 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

Melbourne Chamber Music Society.........321-213-5100 International Chamber Music Series Adults $35 (prices vary by concert) Students $10. St. Mark’s United Methodist, 2030 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic melbournechambermusicsociety.org

Melbourne Community Orchestra...........321-285-6724 50+ volunteers perform free concerts with a variety of music including show tunes, musicals, patriotic and more. 5:30 p.m. • Monday, rehearsal Julia D. Good Rehearsal Hall, 1924 Melody Lane, Melbourne mcorchestra.org • MelbourneOrchestra@gmail.com

Melbourne Municipal Band.....................321-724-0555 Admission is free. No tickets required. Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne melbournemunicipalband.org

Melbourne Municipal Concert Band........321-285-6724 Welcomes players of all ages and abilities 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, rehearsals Julia D. Good Rehearsal Hall, 1924 Melody Lane, Melbourne

New Horizons Band..... 321-727-0403 or 321-693-3166 Welcome comeback players and beginners 9 - 11 a.m. • Tuesday Julia D. Good Rehearsal Hall, 1924 Melody Lane, Melbourne newhorizonsbandmelbourne.org

North Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra..................321-385-1513 Exists to provide support for our fantastic orchestra. 10 a.m. • 2nd Friday (September - May)

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Board of directors meeting/open to everyone LaCita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville amb3@cfl.rr.com

Platinum Coast Chorus............................321-956-0158 Four-part harmony, barbershop-style for women. Singers must be able to carry their part and stand for rehearsals. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Thursday, Rehearsal Unity of Melbourne, 2401 N. Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne See website for performances or call 321-259-8605 PlatinumShowChorus.com

Pretenders............................................... 321-724-1338 9 - 12 a.m. • Tuesdays CFAccordionClub.comgpbsc.org

Rock the Silence...................................... 321-446-1802 Nonprofit organization bringing Christian music to hearing and deaf alike throughout Florida and other states. The group teaches sign language to residents and teachers. rockthesilence.net • rockthesilence@yahoo.com

South Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra............................... 321-777-4422 10:30 a.m. • 1st Friday (September - June) Luncheons, must RSVP. Eau Gallie Yacht Club 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach

Space Coast Flute Orchestra...................321-385-7236 Musicians who play a wide collection of flutes in four free concerts per year. Donations accepted.

Space Coast Jazz All Stars...................... 855-252-7276 Space Coast Symphony Jazz Orchestra Featuring the finest jazz musicians in the Southeast U.S. $20 general admission, 18 and under free The Scott Center, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive (Pineda Causeway) SpacecoastSymphony.org • info@spacecoastsymphony.org

Space Coast Jazz Society........................321-960-4897 2 p.m. • 2nd Sunday Concert Cocoa Beach Country Club Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach spacecoastjazzsociety.com

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra......... 855-252-7276 The Symphony for Everyone Classics, Pops, Jazz, Opera, Film Music and more. $20 general admission, 18 and under Free SpaceCoastSymphony.org • info@spacecoastsymphony.org

The Melbourne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society................. 321-752-0551 7 p.m. • Tuesdays Tropical Haven, 1205 Eddie Allen Road, Melbourne driches@b-riches.net

NEEDLEWORK

9:30 a.m. • 3rd Saturday (except December) Scotty Culp Auditorium, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach $20 annual dues. eduquilters.org • margie@cfl.rr.com

Hooks & Needles Knitting......................... 321-917-1108 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m • 1st Wednesday $2 members/$3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc.website

Indian River Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America, Inc............................... 321-777-7404 9:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday Two satellite evening groups available for members Front Street Civic Center, 2205 S. Front Street, Melbourne indianriverega.org

Knit One Purle Two..................................321-610-3937 Offered through the Shepherd Center. myshepherdcenter.org

Merritt Island Sewing Group...................321-452-4341 1 - 3 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Wednesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall  777 E. Merritt Island Causeway., Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

Moonlighters........................................... 321-543-8671 6:15 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Monday Satellite Beach Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach chocanna@cfl.rr.com

Seaside Piecemakers Quilt Club

American Needlepoint Guild/ Space Coast Chapter...............................321-433-0238

9:30 a.m. • 4th Wednesday (except December) $25 annual fee Heritage Isle Club, 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera seasidepiecemakers.com

10 a.m. • 1st Friday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

SeaSide Stitchers - Melbourne...............321-254-2206

American Sewing Guild

9 a.m. • 1st Monday St. John’s Episcopal Church, 610 Young Street, Melbourne

Neighborhood meetings listed on website Holy Spirit Church Carpenter Hall, 2309 Holder Road, Mims asgspacecoast.org • president@asgspacecoast.org

Sew Easy with Kathy...............................321-383-1292

Applique Addicts.....................................321-253-2272 9:30 a.m. - noon • 2nd Wednesday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Avenue, Melbourne seasidepiecemakers.com • brbramblett@cfl.rr.com

Andersen Quilters.................................... 321-631-7549 9 a.m. - noon Martin Andersen, 1025 Florida Ave., Rockledge

Busy Fingers Crafts................................. 321-631-7549 9 a.m. • Mondays, $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

Circle of Friends.....................................330-575-6759 9:30 a.m. • 2nd and 4th Mondays DeGroodt Library, 6475 Minton Road SE, Palm Bay seasidepiecemakers.com • KenMor56@hotmail.com

EduQuilters/Coastal Quilters...................321-777-5802

9 a.m. - noon • Thursday $5 members/$10 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com • kmsewfun@bellsouth.net

Sewing.....................................................321-383-1292 9 a.m. - noon • Thursday, Bring your own machine $5 members/$10 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbsc@website Sit and Knit, Palm Bay Knitters................ 321-952-4519 3 - 4:30 p.m. • Monday Palm Bay Public Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd., Palm Bay

Space Coast Quilters...............................407-716-9600 9 a.m. • 3rd Wednesday (except July) $12 annual dues or $10 if over 55. First Baptist Church, 303 Main Street, Titusville spacecoastquilters.com

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CLUBS, GROUPS & MEETINGS

Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne Eastminster Presbyterian 106 N Riverside Drive, Indialantic scfo.org • scfoboard@gmail.com

Space Coast Weavers & Fiber Artists Guild.... 321-960-6085 or 321-674-9020 Show-n-tell, business meeting and fiber program open to the public. 9:30 a.m. - noon • 4th Saturday (with occasional field trips) Membership ia $15/year Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

$30 annual dues plus $18 lunch Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Road, Viera

Brevard Republican Executive Committee...............................................321-254-0073

Suntree/Viera Sit and Stitch Group......... 321-255-4404

Members and visitors must be registered Republicans with Voter ID required for entrance. Free. 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center 8298 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne

1 - 3:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Wednesday Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne

North Brevard Republican Club...............321-225-4979

The Sunstitchers......................................321-652-3703

7 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville

9:30 a.m. • 1st and 3rd Friday Melbourne Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne seasidepiecemakers.com • diana67kay@gmail.com

The Quilt Squad........................................ 321-751-1943 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Fridays Crossroads Community Church, 2436 Croton Road, Melbourne seasidepiecemakers.com • lbprods@aol.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Camera Club of Brevard........................... 321-848-1110 6:30 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne ccbrevard.org

POLITICAL GROUPS

ACT! for America - Space Coast Chapter.321-427-7264 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday County Commission Chambers Brevard County Government Complex 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, 1st Floor, Viera

Barefoot Bay Democrats........................ 772-664-3895 1225 Barefoot Bay Blvd., Barefoot Bay

Beachside Democratic Club.................... 321-674-9912 7 p.m. • 3rd Monday City Tropics Bistro, 249 Fifth Ave., Indialantic

Brevard Democratic Executive Committee............................................... 321-327-7947 Brevard County Democrats..................... 321-795-6814 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday, meetings Cocoa-Rockledge Garden Club, 1493 S. Fiske Blvd., Cocoa 9 a.m. • 1st Saturday, breakfast Bob Evans, 100 Sheriff Drive, Viera

Brevard Democratic Women’s Club.........321-298-3463 11:30 a.m. • 1st Saturday Memaws, 600 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Brevard Federated Republican Women... 321-727-1212 Promoting Republican ideals and goals. Republican men are welcome as associates. 11 a.m. • 1st Wednesday, networking 11:30 a.m. Program, 12:15 p.m. Lunch

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North Brevard Democratic Club............. 321-268-8520 6 - 9 p.m. • 4th Monday Dixie Crossroads, 1475 Garden St., Titusville

Republican Women’s Network of South Brevard County.........................321-728-4424 10:45 a.m. • 3rd Thursday, check-in begins 11:15 a.m. • meeting $25 includes lunch, please RSVP Eau Gallie a Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach

S. Brevard Democratic Women’s Club.....321-773-2949 11:30 a.m. • 1st Saturday, Lunch meeting Call or see website for details, $25/year Memaw’s BBQ, Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Space Coast Republican Club.................321-735-4420 A coed Republican political group with the goal to provide information about our community and/or the Republican Party. Members must be registered Republicans. 11:30 a.m. • 4th Wednesday Red Lobster, 215 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS NARFE—National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association —Chapter 1137 Central Brevard..............321-433-0445 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Monday, lunch 12:15 p.m. • meeting $40 membership Kay’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 1552 King St., West Cocoa narfe.org/chapter1137

—Chapter 2255 Barefoot Bay.................772-778-0585 1 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Vic’s Pizza, 1140 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian

New Jersey Fireman & Police Assoc....... 772-249-0509 12:30 p.m. Lunch • 2 p.m. meeting Meets 4 times a year at various locations.

New Jersey Retired Fireman & Police Assoc.......................... 321-269-8428 Meets four times per year. Call for time and location.

10:30 a.m. • 2nd Friday (except December and January) Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple St., Melbourne

North Brevard Retired Educators Assoc..321-383-9516 Retired public and private school employees within Titusville, Mims and Port St. John. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • 2nd Thursday (October - April) First United Methodist Church, 206 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville

Society of Women Engineers Space Coast Section................spacecoast@swe-sc.org 6 p.m. • Monthly dinner meetings (September - May) $100 annual dues. Guests are welcome. swe-sc.org

RADIO

Brevard Amateur Radio Society..............321-362-5037 See website for meeting times and locations. 4743 Cambridge Drive, Mims brevardars.org • n6usp@bellsouth.net

Indian River Amateur Radio Club 7:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday, meeting, Social starts at 7 p.m. American Red Cross Building, 1700 Cedar St., Rockledge irarc.ham-radio-op.net • sluchuk@cfl.rr.com

RELIGIOUS

St. Joseph’s Woman’s Guild................... 321-693-5048 7 p.m. • 3rd Monday St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 5330 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay

St. Katherine Philoptochos Society......... 321-254-1045 Meets six times a year. Call for details. St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 5965 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne saint-katherine.org • Admin@Saint-Katherine.org

Women of Temple Israel Sisterhood........321-253-5874 Organization of women interested in Judaism.

SALT COUNCILS

Melbourne Beach Community Club.........321-728-8115 Melbourne Beach Community Center, 509 Ocean Ave.

Palm Bay Community Center ................. 321-952-3443 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE,. Palm Bay

Viera Regional Community Center..........321-433-4891 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

KIWANIS

Kiwanis Eau Gallie/Suntree......................321-777-8313 Emphasis on community and children. 6 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday Beef-O’ Brady’s, 724 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Melbourne Kiwanis................................. 321-242-3372 11:45 a.m. Lunch meeting • 2nd Tuesday Hilton Rialto, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne

Merritt Island Kiwanis............................. 321-508-3833 6 p.m. • Thursday (no meeting on 5th Thursday) Doyle Carleton Pavilion meeting room 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island merritt-island.kiwanisone.org

Rockledge Kiwanis.................................. 321-637-1424 Noon • Tuesday Jimmie’s Restaurant, 1279 Admirality Blvd., Rockledge

Titusville Kiwanis.................................... 321-693-5794 Serving the children of the world Noon • 1st Tuesday 5:30 p.m. 8 • 3rd Tuesday Beef O’Brady’s, 2825 Garden St., Titusville TitusvilleKiwanis.org • TitusvilleKiwanis@gmail.com

LIONS

Cocoa Beach Seaside Lions....................321-631-6633 6 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Thursday Brano’s Italian Grille, 3680 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Palm Bay Happy Lions............................ 321-676-0406 8 a.m. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday Dottie’s Restaurant, 5275 Babcock St., Palm Bay

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Brainstorming solutions to specific community problems. brevardtriad.org

Palm Bay Progressive Lions................... 321-984-7904

North Area SALT Council............321-632-6688 or 2-1-1

Rockledge Lions........................................321-635-8416

6 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Comfort Suite Hotel, 1175 Malabar Road NE, Palm Bay

9 - 10 a.m. • 1st Wednesday Titusville Police Department, 1100 John Glenn Blvd., Titusville

Noon. • 2nd and 4th Thursday Rockledge Country Club, 1591 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

South Area SALT Council............321-632-6688 or 2-1-1

Satellite Beach Lions Club........................ 321-452-0376

9 - 10 a.m. • 3rd Wednesday Eau Gallie Public Library, 521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne

SERVICE CLUBS/OTHER Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts. 321-777-2770 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach

6:30 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, 1665 N. Highway A1A Satellite Beach

Viera Lions.................................................321-635-8491 6:30 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday Holiday Inn, 8298 N. Wickham Road, Viera

David R. Schechter Community Center...321-773-6458 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

CLUBS, GROUPS & MEETINGS

New York State Teacher Retirees in Florida, Space Coast Chapter.............................. 321-952-0270

PILOT

Merritt Island Breakfast Rotary...............321-459-3363

5:45 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday, business and dinner meeting Brookdale Eau Gallie , 2680 Croton Road, Melbourne pilotclubofsouthbrevard.org • jmcrule@yahoo.com

Palm Bay Rotary ..............................palmbayrotary.net

Pilot Club of South Brevard....................... 321-604-7417

Pilot Club of Titusville....321-543-9637 or 407-314-8697

7:15 a.m. • Wednesday Victoria’s, 370 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island 12:15 • Thursday Broken Barrel, 4700 S. Babcock St., Palm Bay

Noon • 1st and 3rd Wednesday La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville nbbd.com/npr/pilot • pilotcluboftitusville@yahoo.com

Rockledge Rotary....................................321-576-3339

Riverview Pilot Club..................................321-264-7426

Suntree Rotary Club............................... 321-355-8633

10 a.m. • 2nd Sat. (August, October, December, February, April and June) Benton House, 497 Washington Ave. (North U.S. 1), Titusville

Space Coast Pilot Club of Titusville.......... 321-795-9685 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Beef O’Brady’s, 2825 Garden St., Titusville

ROTARY

Cocoa Beach Daybreak Rotary.................. 321-773-8547 7 a.m. • Tuesday Roberto’s Restaurant, 26 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach Rotary

7 a.m. • Thursdays Rockledge Country Club, 1591 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge rockledgerotary.com 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Friday Suntree Country Club, One Country Club Drive, Melbourne portal.clubrunner.ca/7762

Titusville Rotary....................................... 321-795-5199 Noon • Thursdays La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville

Titusville Sunrise Rotary.......................... 321-480-5140 7:15 a.m. • Tuesdays River Lanes Family Entertainment Center (Bowling Alley) 800 Cheney Highway 50, Titusville

12:15 p.m. • Wednesday Azteca II, 1600 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach cocoabeachrotary.com • daviddbrown.pe@gmail.com

Viera Rotary

Cocoa Rotary

ZONTA

12:15 p.m. • Tuesday Eastern Florida State College community dining room 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa billm@coastalhealth.org • cocoarotary.com

Eau Gallie Rotary Noon • Tuesday Cuizine Restaurant & Lounge 1790 S. Atlantic Ave. (A1A), Satellite Beach info@eaugallierotary.com • eaugallierotary.com

Indialantic Rotary 12:25 p.m. • Wednesday Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach indialanticrotary.org

Melbourne Rotary..................................... 321-729-8630 6 p.m. • Thursday Matt’s Casbah, 4315 Woodland Park Drive, West Melbourne

Melbourne Beach Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. • Tuesday Oceanside Pizza, 300 Ocean Avenue, #6 2374 Oak St., Melbourne Beach • melbeachrotary.org

Merritt Island Rotary................................ 321-631-0383 5:15 p.m. • Thursday Island Tiki Grill 1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island

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12 p.m. • Wednesdays Tequila Azul, 2261 Town Center Avenue, Viera

Zonta Club of Melbourne.........................321-729-0755 Empowering women through service and advocacy. Monthly dinner meeting. 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Perkins Restaurant, Melbourne Beach 32940 zontaspacecoast.org • zontainfo@zontaspacecoast.org

SINGLES GROUPS

Just Want to Have Fun.............................321-783-8674 2 - 4 p.m. • 1st Sunday, For singles only. $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com • bcscwp@gmail.com

Singles Club (Planning Meeting)............ 321-362-2359 4 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Held at Shiloh’s. Call for Information.

Single, Separated, Widowed & Divorced (SSWD) . . . 321-213-6629 or 321-868-7775 A social and support group open to all. 12:30 p.m. • Lunch 1st Friday, local restaurants 5 p.m. • 3rd Friday Meetings, Parish Center Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Social Singles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-504-3111 Social group for ages 50 and older 7 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Thursday Viera Elks Lodge, 5820 U.S. Highway 1, Rockledge

Adventurous outing club for singles. trailblazers-club.com

SOCIAL GROUPS & PROGRAMS

55+ Club of Satellite Beach . . . . . . . . . . . 321-773-2080 SEE – Social, Education and Entertainment 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org

Beverages and dessert provided. Different moderators lead the discussions. Everyone welcome. 11:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday • $1 donation Temple Israel Social Hall, 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Viera

STATE CLUBS

California Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-253-2655 Anyone from any part of California at any time is welcome Various restaurants for lunch.

Harbor City Retirees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-259-5275

Connecticut Yankees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-253-3458

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Wednesdays Dancing to music from the 1920s to 1960s Bingo at 11 a.m. • $5/annual dues + Fee for Bingo cards Bring a bag lunch & stay to socialize Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

11 a.m. • 2nd Saturday Former or current CT residents and guests. Social lunch, entertainment and door prizes. Golden Corral, 880 Palm Bay Road NE, Palm Bay

Maine Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-725-2237

Legacy Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-633-1000 ext. 644

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 3rd Saturday (Except July and August) Golden Corral, 880 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay

A free program created by Brevard Public Schools for members of the Brevard community 55+. Offers free/reduced admission to sporting and theater events at Brevard Public Schools. Access to a lecture and learning series on a variety of subjects. 100+ events annually (excludes FHSAA playoff games). Blair.ginger@brevardschools.org

Neighbors of Suntree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-255-7270 Encourages membership among the residents of Suntree and surrounding areas. Welcomes people of all ages and interests. Annual events, activities and informative programs entertain the membership and support local charities. 10 a.m. • 3rd Thursday Suntree Master Homeowners Association 7550 Spyglass Hill Road, Suntree $20/per year membership • neighborsofsuntree.org

New Neighbors of South Brevard Beaches, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 321-622-4022

Michigan Upper Peninsula. . . . . . . . . . . . 321-632-1975 Annual Picnic 1st Sunday in March POW/MIA Park at Pineda Causeway, 5995 U.S. 1, Melbourne

New Jersey Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-269-8428 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Thursday $5/year. Picnics in April and October. orgsites.com/fl/newjerseyclubofbrevard • kestes2@cfl.rr.com

New York State Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-446-9358 Noon • 3rd Tuesday

PERFORMING ARTS

The Brevard Theatrical Ensemble. . . . . . 321-676-0697 Quality stage productions that educate and entertain. brevardensemble.com • ladygailbte@earthlink.net

WEIGHT LOSS

Non profit social organization with emphasis on supporting local charities through financial and volunteer efforts. Spouses included in some functions. 11 a.m. • 2nd Tuesday, Luncheon and speaker

TOPS-Individual Dietary Consultants • tops.org

One Senior Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-751-6771

— Chapter 0043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-259-4919

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, times, dates locations vary.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Wednesday, $15 Annual membership 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • OneSeniorPlace.com

4:30 p.m. • Tuesday First Christian Church, 2010 Babcock St., Melbourne

Our Saviour Senior Community Club. . . . 321-783-3280

— Chapter 0307 . . . . . 321-863-8952 or 321-264-1759

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Thursday Our Saviour Catholic Church, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. • Friday, weigh-in, 10 a.m., meeting First Baptist Church of Titusville, 303 Main St., Titusville

Prime Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-269-1133

— Chapter 0318.......................................321-749-3483

10:30 a.m. • Tuesday (September - May) Temple Baptist Church, 1400 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Senior Citizens Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-264-5040 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Monday - Friday Isaac Campbell Sr. Park Center, 701 South St., Titusville brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/North/IsaacCampbell

Senior Talkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-254-5143 Discussion and social group. Bring “brown bag” lunch.

6:15 - 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday $32/annual, includes national magazine Oceanside Community Church, 305 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach

WOMEN’S CLUBS

Alpha Delta Kappa of Florida...................321-794-1807 International Honorary Sorority of Women Educators alphadeltakappa.org TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

CLUBS, GROUPS & MEETINGS

Trailblazers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@trailblazers-club.com

WRITERS GROUPS

American Association of University Women Melbourne Branch...................................321-723-9355 3rd Saturdays • Various locations and times.

Creative Writing Class............................ 321-724-0060

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority...........................321-723-2250 40 chapters in Brevard County meet in members’ homes.

9 a.m. • Saturday Buena Vida Estates, 2129 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

Central Brevard Newcomers Club.......... 321-452-2656

Finding Your Voice.................................. 321-631-7549

11 - 11:45 a.m. social, followed by short meeting and lunch. 3rd Thursday of each month. A group of ladies who welcome new residents with several interest groups. Some evenings include spouses.

Palm Bay Writers

Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club.................... 321-784-9128 9:30 a.m. • 1st Thursday (September - May) Cocoa Beach Country Club 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach cocoabeachwomansclub.org • robert.schaefer@prodigy.net

Community Woman’s Club...................... 321-639-4193 2nd Tuesday each month (September - May) 5 Rosa L. Jones Drive, Cocoa

Offered through the Shepherd Center. myshepherdcenter.org Speakers, critiques, workshops 2 - 4 p.m. • 2nd Saturday DeGroodt Library, 6475 Minton Road SE, Palm Bay

Playwrights Workshop..............................321-961-1988 Helping local playwrights improve their craft through feedback at play readings and community productions. 3 - 5 p.m. Usually last Saturday (off June and July) Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa playwrightsworkshopbrevard.org

Publishing your Manuscript..................... 321-631-7549

GFWC Viera Woman’s Club

Offered through the Shepherd Center.

General Federation of Woman’s Clubs 10:30 General meeting w/lunch, reservations required. 2nd Monday (September - May) Holiday Inn, 8298 N. Wickham Road, Viera gfwcvierawomansclub.com • VieraWomansClub@yahoo.com

Scribblers of Brevard............................... 321-917-2326

Hadassah.................................................321-984-7345

The Cape Canaveral Pen Women

10 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne hadassah.org

Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic............321-254-0672 For women who were college sorority members. Location varies. 7 p.m. • Social 7:30 p.m. • Program 8 p.m. • Meeting melbournepanhellenic.org

New Neighbors of South Brevard Beaches, Inc. ................. 321-292-2962 11 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday, Luncheon and speaker Non profit social organization with emphasis on supporting local charities through financial and volunteer efforts. Spouses included in some functions.

Palm Bay Woman’s Club...........................321-674-7513 1 p.m. meeting • 2nd Wednesday Glenbrooke at Palm Bay, 815 Briar Creek Blvd., Palm Bay

Satellite Beach Woman’s Club................. 321-777-7632 10:30 • 3rd Monday (Except July and August) $43 annual dues David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

Red Hat Society......................................866-386-2850 Dates and locations vary with chapters. redhatsociety.com

9 - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd and 4th Saturday (except November and Dec.) Annual dues $25, but meetings are open to the public. Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne • brevardscribblers.org 1 p.m. • 2nd Saturday (September - April) Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Blvd., Suntree canaveralpenwomen.org • mail@silkoakpublishing.com

The Space Coast Fiction Writers Critique Group Writers’ critique group, open to everyone interested in improving their prose. 6 - 7:45 p.m. • Thursday (except holidays) Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa scfw.critiques@gmail.com

Writers’ Club........................................... 321-607-6450 10:30 a.m. • Friday $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville • nbsc.website • nbsc@cfl.rr.com

Writing Workshop.................................... 321-631-7549 9:30 a.m. • Wednesday Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

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VETERANS RESOURCES

VETERANS

resources

Employ Florida: Vets............................ 1-800-438-4128

Aid & Assistance (A&A) Pension......... veteranaid.org

veterans.employflorida.com efmhelpmailbox@deomyflorida.com

AVET Project, Inc..................................321-373-7046

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs...727-319-7440

(American Veterans Empowerment Team) AVET strives to heighten awareness to the needs of past and present United States service men and women, their families, and other needy Americans in providing programs and services of assistance, entertainment and counseling by enlisting the public’s aid. P.O. Box 254555, Patrick AFB

Brevard County Veterans Service Office..........................................321-633-2012 Monday - Friday • 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Veteran Benefits Assistance – Assists veterans/families and survivors to obtain VA benefits. Services include information, applications and appeals concerning disability, home loan, education, health care and survivor benefits. 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Career Source Brevard – Formerly Brevard Workforce Disabled Veterans Outreach Program. 321-504-7600 Monday - Thursday • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday • 8 a.m. - Noon 295 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge 2323 S. Washington Ave., Suite 102, Titusville 5275 S. Babcock NE, 8B, Palm Bay • (TDD) 800-955-8771

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. A Florida Veterans Benefit Guide is available at FloridaVets.org • ansbouryj@fdva.state.fl.us

Homes for Warriors ................................321-733-3042 Monday - Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Assisting veterans with their housing needs, while creating a community of support for veterans in transition. homesforwarriors@palmbayflorida.org 120 Malabar Road, Palm Bay

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital ...... 800-747-9017 or 813-972-2000 Medical and mental health services. Baker Act facility. Open 24/7. 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa

Military OneSource.................................800-342-9647 Phone lines open 24/7. Military OneSource is a free Resource Service line provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions. militaryonesource.mil TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

Military/Veteran Assistance (American Red Cross).....................321-890-1002 – opt. 0 Monday - Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • 24 hours for emergency. Social Services for Military Personnel, Disaster Relief Services. Offers assistance to military personnel (active/retired). Messaging to military personnel stationed away from home. Financial assistance to families in time of crisis. 1700 Cedar St., Rockledge

National Veterans Homeless Support.... 321-208-7562 or 888-787-NVHS (6847) Monday - Friday • 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. NVHS has five programs to give veterans a hand up, and help eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida. 7075 N. Cocoa Blvd., Suite 700, Port St. John • nvhs.us

Paws for Veterans Rescuing Dogs to Rescue Heroes. Office is not regularly staffed. 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 106, Melbourne pawsforveterans.com • Please use online contact form

Space Coast Paratroopers............................ 321-351-8515 PO Box 100954, Palm Bay, 32910 Build and refurbish homes for veterans while creating support for transitioning veterans, enabling them to focus on their family, recovery and rebuilding their lives. spacecoastparatroopers.com HomeQualification@spacecoastparatroopers.org

Social Security Administration...................866-716-7667 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday • 9 a.m. - Noon Federally administered program is designed to help eligible participants with retirement insurance, survivor’s insurance, disability insurance, supplemental security insurance or hospitalization and medical care insurance. 1715 W. Nasa Blvd., Melbourne • Fax: 321-733-6656 ssa.gov

Vet Center 321-254-3410 Monday - Saturday • 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (last appointment at 5 p.m.) Vet Center provides confidential PTSD and sexual trauma counseling, outreach and referral services to primarily combat veterans readjusting to civilian life, as well as grief counseling to the families of combat veterans. 2098 Sarno Road, Melbourne va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5605

Veterans Crisis Hotline.............. 800-273-8255, option 1 If you are a veteran and have thoughts of harming yourself, please call. Veterans Resource Council – Part of the Melbourne Regional Chamber.....................................321-724-5400 Monday - Friday • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Justin Anderson, Community Liaison The Veterans Resource Committee brings together various area veteran’s groups and supports veteran-owned businesses. Their mission is: To serve all veterans who have honorably served our nation. Great resource for homeless veterans. 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne veteransresourcecommittee.org facebook.com/VeteransResource

Veterans Services Program....................... 321-639-0166 Monday - Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Veterans Services Program provides homes for veterans and disabled veterans. 4087 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 3, Rockledge housingforhomeless.org

Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline......1-800-273-TALK (8255), press “1” Free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. Veterans can call the Lifeline number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), and press “1” to be routed to the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline.

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).............................321-639-0166

Veterans Transitional Housing Facility..... 321-953-8085

Monday - Friday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Program assists veterans and their families in finding housing as rapidly as appropriate, or help them stay in their current housing. 4087 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 3, Rockledge housingforhomeless.org

Vietnam Veterans of Brevard................... 321-953-8085

Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic—Brevard.......................... 321-637-3788 Monday - Friday • 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Veteran’s outpatient clinic. Ambulatory care center. Medical/mental health. 2900 Veterans Way, Viera

Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center....... 888-611-5916 Monday - Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Veterans Benefits Assistance. Provides assistance for veterans with a delinquent VA mortgage. benefits.va.gov/homeloan

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Transitional Housing/Shelter. Available 24/7. 700 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne vietnamandallveteransofbrevard.com Occasional emergency food assistance, clothing, medical appointments, transportation, homeless financial assistance programs, employment, entitlement claims assist. Free shuttle service to Veteran’s Clinic in Orlando every Wednesday. From there, you can pick up shuttle to Veterans Hospital in Tampa. Call and make reservations at least 10 days in advance. Shuttle for North Brevard is Tuesday to Viera Clinic. Shuttle for South Brevard is Thursday to Viera Clinic. 700 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne vietnamandallveteransofbrevard.com

Vietnam Veterans Support Group (Pointman Ministries)..................... 800-877-VETS (8387) ....................................... or 407-754-7526 Ministry helping Vietnam veterans, since 1982, with personal and family problems. Call for meeting times and dates.

Provides funding and professional counseling for military moms, single moms and their children, as well as support for homeless women and their children. womenreachingwomenfl.org • wrw2u@aol.com

MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES

Space Coast Honor Flight ...................888-750-2522 Space Coast Honor Flight flies World War II and Korean Conflict veterans free of charge to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor. All meals and incidentals are also provided free. Trips last one day and the Veterans return home the same night of their departure. World War II veterans have priority. P. O. Box 560975, Rockledge, FL 32956-0975 spacecoasthonorflight.org.

Space View Park...................................321-264-5105 Monday - Friday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. On the shore of the Indian River in downtown Titusville, this park is landscaped with artistic sculpture, foliage, palms and hardwood trees. It features a Veterans Memorial with brass plaques commemorating each war in which the United States has participated. Paved walkways, a fishing and boat dock and small dock side shelter inspire leisurely strolls to watch rocket launches. 475 N. Williams Ave., Titusville 32796 brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/North/SpaceView

The Traveling Memorial Wall: Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard...321-652-4185 Doc Russo, Wall Manager Greg@TravelingWall.us travelingwall.us• info@travelingwall.us

Veterans Memorial Park .........................321-453-1776 Monday - Friday • 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On the water’s edge at Sykes Creek, this 2.63-acre community river park houses a Veterans Memorial Museum and a spacious meeting room available for rental. A 335-foot boardwalk along the waterfront invites scenic viewing and fishing. Call for facility rental information. 400 S. Sykes Creek Drive, Merritt Island veteransmemorialcenter.org

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS

920th Rescue Wing............................. 321-494-0536 Based at Patrick Air Force Base, the 920th Rescue Wing is the only Air Force Reserve Command combat-searchand-rescue unit. Their motto is “These things we do, that others may live.” Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach 920rqw.afrc.af.mil

American Legion Post 1.......................... 321-269-9959 7 p.m. • 1st Monday - Sons of American Legion 7 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday - Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 3rd Monday - Legion 10 a.m. • 1st Saturday - Bike Riders 1 p.m. • Mondays & 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Bingo 1281 N. U.S. 1, Titusville

American Legion Post 22........................321-636-9720 6 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday - Legion and Auxiliary 22 Legion Lane, Cocoa

American Legion Post 81.........................321-723-2939 7 p.m. • 1st Tuesday - Legion and Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 3rd Thursday - American Legion Riders 6 - 8 p.m. • Friday Dinner 6 p.m. • Thursday - Bike Night 2909 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

American Legion Post 117........................321-729-8089 7 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday - Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday - Legion Noon - 4 p.m. • Sunday - Auxiliary Bingo 8 p.m. - midnight • Friday, Dancing & Karaoke 189 Veterans Dr. SE, Palm Bay

American Legion Post 163.......................321-259-7239 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday - Legion & Auxiliary 1 p.m. • Steak Shoot 6 p.m. • Karaoke (every other Thursday) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Lunches 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne commander@legionpost163.com

American Legion Post 200....................... 321-773-5151 7 p.m. • 2nd Thursday - Officers’ Meeting 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday - Auxiliary 5:30 p.m. • Saturdays - Dinner 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Friday - Bingo 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Thursdays - Bingo 105 Ocean Blvd., Satellite Beach

American Legion Post 348...................... 321-799-1060 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursday - Post 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday - Auxiliary 6 p.m. • 1st Thursday - Executive Committee 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday - Sons of American Legion 5 -7 p.m. • Monday - Bingo 5 -7 p.m. • Tuesday - Steak-O 6 p.m. • Wednesday - Bar Bingo 8 - 10:30 a.m. • Saturday - Breakfast 105 Lincoln Ave., Cape Canaveral

American Legion Post 359...................... 321-268-1632 6 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday - General meeting 6 p.m. • 1st Wednesday - Auxiliary 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday - Sons of American Legion meeting 7260 S. U.S. 1, Bellwood

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Women Reaching Women .................. 321-704-0034

American Legion Post #394 ............... 321-726-9777 7 p.m. • 1st Tuesday - American Legion Riders - Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday - Legion 7- 9 p.m. • Thursdays - Steak Shoot 5 - 7 p.m. • Fridays - Dinner 8 - 10 a.m. • Sundays - All-you-can-eat breakfast, $7 396 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay amlegionpost394.com

ATIC & MG Center........................................321-537-5002 Nonprofit outreach for women veterans. Providing speakers, education in diversity and inclusion. mgc4e.org

AMVETS Post 893........................................321-639-9700 6:30 p.m. • 1st Monday - General Meeting 7 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday - Auxiliary 7 p.m. • Wednesdays - Steak Shoot 7 p.m. • Saturdays - Entertainment night with food & karaoke 218 Hardee Lane, Rockledge

Brevard Veterans Council.............................321-453-1776 9 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island VMCoperationsmgr@gmail.com

Cape Canaveral Ladies................................321-452-7200

Korean War Veterans Association Chapter #210............................................. 321-453-1776 11 a.m. • 1st Wed. (Except June, July & Aug.) - Exec. Committee 1 p.m. • 1st Wed. (Except June, July & Aug.) - Membership Brevard Veterans Council Building 400 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island kwva.org

MIA/POW.................................................. 321-453-1776 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday (June, Aug., Oct.) Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island

Military Officers of America......................863-307-2991 Cape Canaveral Chapter Meetings 8 - 9 a.m. • Thursdays - Donuts & Coffee 2nd Tuesday - On The Go (locations vary) 11 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday - Luncheon & Speaker (Except Dec.) Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Viera P.O. Box 254186, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-4186 moaacc.org

Military Order of Purple Heart Chapter 453 and Auxiliary......................... 321-453-1776 11 a.m. • 4th Monday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island

Silent witness at all burials at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. Meet the last Monday of the month at Merritt Island Veterans Museum. 400 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island capecanaveralladies.org

Military Society of the Blue Badge (CIB)... 321-242-3279

Civil Air Patrol, Patrick Composite Squadron.......................321-494-6395

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. • 4th Sunday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island

6:30 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday Patrick South Housing Area, Bldg. 3650 200 Shearwater Parkway, Satellite Beach

Confederate Sons Association, Indian River Camp #47................................321-453-4006 7 - 9 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Honor the memory of the Confederate soldier and learn about our Southern ancestors. Memberships begin at $15 annually. Jimmie’s Family Restaurant, 1279 Admiralty Blvd., Rockledge csacamp47.org • jmorgan14@cfl.rr.com

DAV Chapter 109 & Auxiliary....................... 321-269-0109 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday 2 p.m. • Saturdays and Sundays - Bingo 435 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville

DAV JL Golightly Chapter ...........................321-259-4827 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2265 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

General Daniel “Chappie” James Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc..................................321-537-5002 Call for meeting place. $75/Annual Membership P.O. Box 254001, Patrick AFB, Florida 32925 tuskegeeairmen.org • Maloon57@aol.com

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11:30 a.m. • 4th Friday Indian River Colony Club, At Ease Club 1936 Freedom Drive, Viera

Rolling Thunder......................................... 321-453-1776

Sons of Confederate Veterans................. 321-452-3207 6 - 7 p.m. • 4th Thursday - Social meal 7 p.m. • Meeting followed by program Meemaw’s, meeting room 600 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach florida-scv.org/Camp1387/MeetingInfo.htm

USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 17-02....................321-288-4900 Open to U.S. citizens 18 and over. $50/July to June 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday Palm Bay Road at rail road track, 1455 Main Street, Palm Bay cgaux.org • rtriebelluscgaux@gmail.com

USCG Auxillary Flotilla 17-06 ...................443-764-7465 Open to U.S. citizens 18 and over. $50/July to June 8:30 p.m. • 1st Monday Lee Winter Park 300 River Edge Blvd., Cocoa wow.uscgaux.info • donnaleemiller@yahoo.com

Veterans Memorial Center and Museum... 321-453-1776 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Daily- free admission 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday - Sunday 9 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday - council meetings $50 lifetime member • DD214 required veteran admission

VETERANS RESOURCES

400 S. South Creek Parkway, Merritt Island VeteransMemorialCenter.org vmcoperationsmgr@gmail.com

VFW Post #4206....................................321-724-4121 For those who have served in a foreign war for the United States of America. 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday - General Meeting Facebook page - VFWPost4206 for information Calendars emailed every two months on request 3201 S. Dairy Road, Melbourne

VFW Post 4536..................................... 321-725-2999 2 p.m. • Sunday, Ladies Auxiliary 4401 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay

VFW Melbourne Post 8191....................321-254-9885 6 p.m. • 3rd Monday - Post 2 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday - Women’s Auxiliary Closed on Thursdays 6 p.m. • Fridays - Karaoke and fish & shrimp fry 3 p.m. • Saturdays - Steak Shoot and karaoke Facebook page - VFWPost8191 for information 4130 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne vfw8191.org

VFW Post #10131...................................321-783-8019 10 a.m. • 2nd Saturday - Post 6 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday - Auxiliary 105 Longpoint Road, Cape Canaveral

VFW Post 10148.................................... 321-783-4286 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday - Post & Auxiliary 6 p.m. • Friday - Steak dinner 9 a.m. • Sunday - Breakfast 5 p.m. • Monday - Dinner Facebook page - Cocoa Beach VFW 10148 150 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach vfw10148.com • vfw10148@cfl.rr.com

Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association, Space Coast Chapter No. 64................321-537-5002 Veterans of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, Women’s Army Corps, Women on active duty in the Army. Salvation Army, 1080 S. Hickory St., Melbourne Armywomen64.org

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NEED HELP with a

Federal Government Agency? Congressman Bill Posey and His Staff are Here to Serve You! If you have a problem with a federal government agency or department, such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, Social Security, Medicare, IRS,

Vero Beach Satellite Office Limited Hours of Operation Indian River Administration Complex 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, Fl 32960 Phone: 772-226-1701

District Office

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C Melbourne, Fl 32940 Phone (321) 632-1776 Fax (321) 639-8595

Titusville Satellite Office 400 South Street 4th Floor Suite D Titusville, Fl 32780 Ph: 321-383-6090

To contact Rep. Posey by email, please visit: http://posey.house.gov

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BE ON THE LOOKOUT: SAFEGUARD YOUR IDENTITY – Identity theft can lead to serious problems with your credit, retirement benefits, taxes and finances. Identity thieves often target senior citizens. Do not give your private information to anyone you do not know. REPORT MEDICARE FRAUD – Some estimate that Medicare fraud costs taxpayers upwards of $60 billion a year. Medicare fraud wrongfully steals from senior citizens, but we can’t stop it if it’s not reported. If you need help dealing with Medicare fraud issues, please contact my office. CONGRESSMAN BILL POSEY AND HIS STAFF ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU! If you have a problem with a federal government agency or department, please feel free to contact my local office staff; (321) 632-1776. Patti Febro – Constituent Services Liaison: Congressional Research Service; Intern Program; Women’s Organizations; Faith Based Organizations; Letters and Certificates of Recognition. Dina Caballero – Director of Casework: Department of Labor and Federal Workers Compensation; Social Security; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid; USCIS; State Department; Department of Education; Department of Health and Human Services; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Food & Drug Administration; Department of the Treasury, Child Support Enforcement; Federal Communication Commission; General Services Administration; IRS/Taxpayer Advocate; OSHA; US Postal Service; Department of Commerce; EPA; Department of Environmental Protection; Department of Agriculture; FEMA. Patrick Gavin – Director of Community Relations, District Administrator: Economic Development, Brevard County; NASA; District Scheduler; Delegation Liaison; Hospitals & Medical Issues; Schools, Public/Private and Colleges; Liaison to District 8 constituents, federal, state and local elected officials, and business and community leaders, Brevard County. Mitchell Burke – Veterans Caseworker: Veterans Casework; Wounded Warrior Program. David Jackson – Director of Community Relations: Indian River County Liaison; Economic Development, Indian River County; Federal Trade Commission/Identity theft &

fraud; Securities and Exchange Commission; US Treasury and Mint; Department of Transportation; Securities and Exchange Commission; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior; Financial Services; Grants; Military Service Academy Nominations; Liaison to District 8 constituents, local elected officials, business and community leaders, Indian River County. Rob Medina – Economic Development, Director of Community and Military Relations: Defense Security Service; Department of the Air Force/Army/Navy/ Marines, Department of Defense/DFAS, Selective Services, Veteran Affairs Cheryl Moore - Director of Community Relations: Defense Security Service; Department of the Air Force/Army/Navy/Marines; Department of Defense/DFAS; Selective Service; Veteran Affairs; Veterans Casework; Military Organizations Liaison. TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE SEE PAGE 83, 87

BUENA VIDA ESTATES SEE PAGE 83, 84

THE TOWN SQUARE WUESTHOFF ASSISTED LIVING SEE PAGE 84

RIVERVIEW SENIOR RESORT SEE PAGE 87, 88

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SENIOR

Living Tour ACTIVE 55+ RETIREMENT & GATED COMMUNITIES................................81 APARTMENT LIVING/INDEPENDENT............. 83 ASSISTED LIVING.....................................83-87 SKILLED NURSING CARE & REHAB............... 87 ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY CARE................... 87 ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES....................... 90

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SPACE CENTER

Do you have all the special friends and family members surrounding you that you would like to have? Why not send your folks from the North a copy of the 2016 Boomer Guide as a subtle hint that it’s time to move to Florida and get started living right.

FORCE BASE

Living right means choosing a place to live that is low or no maintenance. It’s time to let others mow the grass and clear plugged toilets. The Space Coast is the perfect place to enjoy what used to be our Golden Years. These days, boomers have no interest in going quietly into their retirement years, and don’t call them senior citizens, even if they have reached the magical Medicare age. To keep our bodies healthy and functional through our last vibrant breath, more doctors, specialists, surgeons and other healthcare providers set up shop each year to target mature lifestyles. The Space Coast has the best medical community in existence, many providing services within the walls of carefree communities, with a plan for aging in place so you never have to relocate again. Listing information changes from time to time, if you have a change or notice a wrong number call us at 321-242-1235 and we will change it in our database and in our next issue.

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ACTIVE 55+ RETIREMENT & GATED COMMUNITIES

Retirement communities throughout Brevard, specifically for those ages 55 and over.

NORTH BREVARD GREAT OUTDOORS GOLF CLUB.................321-268-9767 137 Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780

SWAN LAKE ............................................321-269-0991

SOUTH BREVARD HOLLYWOOD ESTATES OF CANOVA PARK.321-724-1100 4301 Kimberly Circle, West Melbourne, FL 32904

HOMES OF PONCE DE LEON......................321-773-2828 125 Ponce de Leon Drive, Indialantic, FL 32903 • info@trantoma.com

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE..................................321-724-0083 3171 Hanson Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 Property Manager - Pamella Waters

LEISURE LIVING ESTATES CONDO ASSOCIATION................................321-777-7575

3406 Skimmer Lane, Titusville, FL 32796

2580 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

SAN MATEO VILLAGE .................................321-264-2404

ORANGE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK.... 321-254-8631

HOA: 5205 Sisson Road, Titusville, FL 32796

1621 Orange Manor Drive, Melbourne, FL 32934

PINEWOOD VILLAGE .................................. 321-332-3477

PALM BAY ESTATES....................................321-723-3353

42 Pinewood Place, Mims, FL 32754

WILLOW LAKES RV PARK INC. ...................321-269-7440 2852 Willow Lakes Lane, Titusville, FL 32796

CENTRAL BREVARD BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE........................321-426-1734 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940

Office hours: 9 a.m. - noon • Monday - Friday 3092 Indian River Drive, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

PINE CREEK ...........................................321-802-2918 621 Indian Oaks Drive, Melbourne, FL 32901

Live the Intra-coastal Lifestyle!

FOREST LAKES OF COCOA ......................... 321-631-7431 Office open 10 a.m. to noon • Monday-Friday 113 Rosewood Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926 forestlakesofcocoa.org

GRAND ISLE AT VIERA ................................321-752-7144 1910 Grand Isle Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32940

HERITAGE ISLE ...........................................321-576-0264 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera, FL 32940 heritageisleclub.com • hicservice@vestaforyou.com

INDIAN OAKS ........................................... 321-636-9683 780 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955

ISLAND LAKES ...........................................888-437-6193 4499 Wood Stork Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32953

LAMPLIGHTER VILLAGE ............................ 321-254-0303 Office open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 500 Lantern Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32934

55+ RESORT LIFESTYLE • NO ENTRANCE FEE

Courtenay Springs Village of Merritt Island is a relaxed multi-level campus offering Residential Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Center, and Individualized Rehabilitation Therapy Services.

INDIAN RIVER COLONY CLUB...................321-255-6000 Active 55+ retired predominately military community 1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940 indianrivercolonyclub.com • corporate@colonyclub.com

MERRITT ISLAND VILLAGE RESORT...........321-452-4684 327 Silver Oaks Ave., Merritt Island, FL 32952

ALF# 7476 SNF# 11070961

321-452-1233

ACTIVE COMMUNITY IN A TROPICAL SETTING A Place to Laugh ... A Place to Refresh ... A Place to Make Friends ... A Place to Have Fun!

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Pursuing passions

Another reason to love life at The Fountains At The Fountains, life is different here. This is where residents discover the community experience and put passions into practice through our multi-generational and multicultural programs. Engage, challenge yourself, share knowledge, and build a legacy for future generations. This is where your personal journey begins.

Call 321.984.1494 or visit LifeatTheFountains.com

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4451 Stack Blvd. | Melbourne, Florida 32901 | LifeatTheFountains.com | Assisted Living Facility #08624

WESTMINSTER ASBURY.............................321-632-4943

215 Holiday Park Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907

1430 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922 westminsterretirement.com

QUAIL RUN

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Monday - Friday â&#x20AC;¢ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., By appointment only. 2445 Eber Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32904

THE LAKES OF MELBOURNE ...................321-725-5500 Office open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 4000 Hollywood Blvd., West Melbourne, FL 32904

THE WATERS ...........................................321-723-4139 Office open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2730 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

MICCO/BAREFOOT BAY BAREFOOT BAY RECREATION DISTRICT.....772-664-3141 Office open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 625 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 bbrd.org

PELICAN BAY MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY................................. 772-664-3138 Office open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8600 US Highway 1, Micco, FL 32976

SNUG HARBOR........................................ 772-663-5832 7645 Kayak Court, Micco, FL 32976

SOUTH BREVARD ASCENSION MANOR SENIOR HOUSING ...321-757-9828 2960 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, FL 32935

BUENA VIDA ESTATES .............................. 321-724-0060 Plan for your retirement today with the life care contract. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle that offers resort-style amenities with the protection that only a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can provide. Levels of Care: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care all on one campus. 2129 West New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904 BuenaVidaEstates.org

CENTURY OAKS..........................................321-722-4440 4001 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

DISCOVERY VILLAGE..................................321-600-4747 3260 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935 discoveryvillages.com

GLENBROOKE AT PALM BAY .................... 321-956-3330 815 Briar Creek Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 glenbrookeseniorliving.com

SOUTHLAKE TOWERS ................................321-725-2386

APARTMENT LIVING/ INDEPENDENT

Apartment-style living, usually with other amenities such as laundry, cleaning and meals.

NORTH BREVARD BROOKDALE TITUSVILLE .........................321-233-5663 1800 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL 32780 brookdaleliving.com

ROYAL PALMS SENIOR APARTMENTS..... 321-264-2017 911 S. Park Ave., Titusville, FL 32780

TITUSVILLE TOWERS, 62+....................... 321-264-8965 405 Indian River Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 titusvilletowers.com

CENTRAL BREVARD BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE .................... 321-253-7440 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 sagora.com/brennity-melbournebrennity-mrne

COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE............... 321-452-1233 Tropical island oasis with the most spectacular Intracoastal water views in Merritt Island. 1200 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 courtenayspringsvillage.org courtenayspringsvillage@rhf.org

5501 Pinewood Drive NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

THE FOUNTAINS......................................... 321-984-1494 4451 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 kiscoseniorliving.com/communities_fountains.asp

TRINITY TOWERS EAST & WEST .................321-723-7512 650 and 700 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

TRINITY TOWERS SOUTH...........................321-723-8620 615 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

ASSISTED LIVING

Licensed housing facilities providing 24-hour limited health care and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing and medication management.

NORTH BREVARD ADDISON PLACE OF TITUSVILLE................321-383-2112 497 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 crctitusville@symphonyseniorliving.com

CAROLINA CARE ........................................321-449-9639 2460 Kathi-Kim Street, Cocoa, FL 32926

LILAC HOUSE 321-289-4459 1770 S. Lilac Circle, Titusville, FL 32796 chariscares@gmail.com

RIVERVIEW RETIREMENT CENTER ............ 321-383-2125 4470 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32780 TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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HOLIDAY PARK MOBILE HOME PARK......321-724-2240

BROOKDALE TITUSVILLE...........................321-233-5663

SMILES AND LOVING CARE........................321-454-4624

1800 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL 32780 brookdaleliving.com

1065 Garden Road, Merritt Island, FL 32952

TITUSVILLE TOWERS, 62+......................... 321-264-8965

THE TOWN SQUARE WUESTHOFF ASSISTED LIVING..................321-255-6030

405 Indian River Ave., Titusville, FL 32796

TRANQUILITY HAVEN..................................321-543-5911 1346 Wilderness Lane, Titusville, FL 32796

1700 Wuesthoff Dr., Melbourne, FL 32940 wuesthoff.com/locations/town-square-wuesthoffassisted-living-viera

CENTRAL BREVARD

TRINITY HOUSE.......................................321-745-2126

ANGEL GUARDIAN ASSISTED LIVING.........321-223-8371

TUSCANY HOUSE....................................... 321-704-0300

280 Bahama Drive, Merritt Island 32952 • angelguardianinc.com

BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE...................... 321-253-7440 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940

CEDAR CREEK ASSISTED LIVING...............321-454-7768

775 Montego Bay Drive South, Merritt Island, FL 32953 5806 Indigo Crossing Drive, Viera, FL 32940

TUSCANY VILLA.......................................... 321-704-0300 8562 Winder Way, Melbourne, FL 32940

VICTORIA LANDING ASSISTED LIVING....... 321-622-6730

4279 Judith Ave., Merritt Island, FL 32953

Historic Downtown Eau Gallie. 1279 Houston Street, Melbourne, FL 32935

COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE................. 321-452-1233

VIERA MANOR ASSISTED LIVING............... 321-735-8850

1200 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 courtenayspringsvillage.org • courtenayspringsvillage@rhf.org

3325 Breslay Drive, Viera, FL 32940 vieraassistedliving.com

DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT MELBOURNE .....321-600-4747 3260 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne 32935 discoveryvillages.com

FRIENDS AT HOME.....................................321-631-4005 3680 Canaveral Groves Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32926

HAMMOCK MANOR.................................... 321-610-8323 3366 Peninsula Circle, Melbourne, FL 32940

HERITAGE POINTE......................................321-305-5201 3831 Funston Circle, Melbourne, FL 32940

HORIZON HOUSE........................................321-613-3021

ZON BEACHSIDE......................................... 321- 777-8840 Experience Assisted Luxury Living in our serene beachside location. Unmatched amenities combined with unparalleled service create a truly different resident experience. At Zon Beachside it is: Your Life. Your Way. 1894 S. Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 zonbeachside.com

SOUTH BREVARD A PLACE LIKE HOME .................................. 321-693-3325 1971 Port Malabar NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

BETHESDA ON TURKEY CREEK ..................321-723-3288

119 W. Suwanee Lane, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

2800 Fordham Road, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

JACOB’S LADDER........................................321-412-5773

BROOKDALE EAU GALLIE........................... 321-255-5443

1504 S. Fiske Blvd. Rockledge FL 32955

2680 Croton Road, Melbourne, FL 32935

LA CASA ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE..321-449-8880

BROOKDALE WEST MELBOURNE.............. 321-953-6464

220 N. Grove Street, Merritt Island, FL 32953 lacasaliving.com • info@lacasaliving.com

7300 Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904 brookdaleliving.com

OUR HOUSE ............................................321-454-4768

BROOKDALE WEST MELBOURNE II............321-725-3100

315 Wainai Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32953

7200 Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904

OPEN ARMS WITH LOVE........................... 321-632-4955

BUENA VIDA ESTATES................................ 321-724-0060

834 Faull Drive, Rockledge, FL 32955

PALACE RETIREMENT HOME.................... 321-639-0004 965 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge, FL 32955

PALM COTTAGES ASSISTED LIVING ...........321-633-1819 3821 Sunnyside Court, Rockledge, FL 32955

SHERWOOD HOUSE................................... 321-631-8579 2465 E. Sherwood Circle, Cocoa, FL 32926

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BUENA VIDA ESTATES

ARE WE DIFFERENT? Because we are the ONLY Retirement Community in Brevard County licensed to offer you a TRUE continuum of care. “Baby Boomers like us, are now retiring at a rate of 60,000/ day for the next 10+ years and are looking for a good quality retirement community. Why we selected Buena Vida Estates… because of the sound of laughter coming from the residents and staff and endless smiles. There are no strangers here. Truly a place where the residents are happy and enjoying life and each other. We felt like we had found a home. It feels like we are on a cruise ship without getting seasick—meaning many activities, live entertainment, a bistro bar, wonderful food selection, several dining arrangements, a heated pool, housekeeping and good security. We like the idea that we can just turn the key to our apartment and leave to travel. The days of owning a house are now over, so no more worries about house and security,

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—Jim & Sandy

INDEPENDENT LIVING

2129 West New Haven Avenue West Melbourne, FL 32904

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Continuing Care Retirement Community A 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Organization

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• Health & wellness visits • 24-Hour nursing and on-site therapy • Assistance with activities of daily living • Restaurant-style dining with gourmet meals • Full calendar of activities and events • Housekeeping and transportation services • Luxurious apartment homes

321.600.4747 www.DiscoveryVillages.com 3260 N. Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32935 Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care

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4001 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

CLARKE’S ASSISTED LIVING....................... 321-723-3096 48 Emerson Drive NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

CRISTAL PALACE RESORT......................... 321-951-2989 1881 Palm Bay Road, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 cristalpalaceresort.us

EDEN’S GARDEN........................................321-499-3522 1598 Giles Street NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

THE ELMS....................................................321-951-2272 1740 Elmhurst Circle SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

BROOKDALE OF MELBOURNE..................321-244-2662 1765 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

FLORIDA SHORE........................................321-726-8070

CENTRAL BREVARD COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE.................321-452-1233 Specialized rehabilitation programs. 1200 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 courtenayspringsvillage.org • courtenayspringsvillage@rhf.org

HEALTH CENTER OF MERRITT ISLAND.... 321-454-4035 500 Crockett Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32953

ISLAND HEALTH AND REHAB...................... 321-453-0202 125 Alma Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32953

VIERA HEALTH & REHAB CENTER................321-752-1000 8050 Spyglass Hill Road, Melbourne, FL 32940

SOUTH BREVARD

ANCHOR CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER............................ 321-723-1235

2155 Keystone Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904

1515 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 anchorcareandrehab.com

GLENBROOKE AT PALM BAY.....................321-956-3330

ATLANTIC SHORES REHAB CENTER............321-953-2219

815 Briar Creek Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

GOLDEN WINGS DARROW.........................321-676-6331 1351 Darrow Road SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908

HIBISCUS COURT.......................................321-951-1050 540 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

4251 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

AVANTE OF MELBOURNE ............................ 321-723-3215 1420 S. Oak Street, Melbourne, FL 32901

CONSULATE HEALTH CARE.........................321-255-9200 3033 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32934

RIVERVIEW SENIOR RESORT LIVING........ 321-312-4555

LIFE CARE CENTER OF MELBOURNE...........321-727-0984

Assisted Living and Memory Care 3490 Gran Ave., Palm Bay 32905 Riverviewseniorresort.com

606 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne, FL 32901

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAY.................321-952-1818

THE FOUNTAINS.........................................321-984-1494

MELBOURNE TERRACE................................321-725-3990

Arranged on 26 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical foliage, The Fountains offers Independent Living and Assisted Living with a large variety of spacious apartment homes and unique floor plans.. 4451 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 kiscoseniorliving.com/communities_fountains.asp

175 Villa Nueva Ave., Palm Bay, FL 32907 251 Florida Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

THE PALMS REHABILITATION...................... 321-722-0660 5405 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

WAVECREST HEALTH & REHAB..................... 321-723-1321 1415 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne, FL 32901

SKILLED NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION

WEST MELBOURNE HEALTH AND REHAB...321-725-7360

NORTH BREVARD

Acute rehabilitation hospital 101 East Florida Ave., Melbourne FL 32901

Licensed long-term care (nursing homes) and in-patient rehabilitation facilities.

2125 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904

HEALTHSOUTH SEA PINES REHABILITATION HOSPITAL...................321-984-4600

ROYAL OAKS NURSING & REHAB ............321-267-0060 2225 Knox McRae Drive, Titusville, FL 32780

TITUSVILLE REHAB & NURSING CENTER..321-269-5720 1705 Jess Parrish Court, Titusville, FL 32796

VISTA MANOR NURSING HOME............... 321-269-2200 1550 Jess Parrish Court, Titusville, FL 32796

ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY CARE

NORTH BREVARD

BENTON HOUSE OF TITUSVILLE...................321-383-2112 497 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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CENTURY OAKS...........................................321-722-4440

CENTRAL BREVARD

LIFE CARE CENTER OF MELBOURNE.........321-727-0984

AUTUMN HOUSE..........................................321-242-1006

606 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne, FL 32901

7999 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940 autumnhouseflorida.com

MARKET STREET......................................... 321-253-6321

BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE..........................321-426-1734 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940

BROOKDALE WEST MELBOURNE................ 321-951-4455 7199 Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904

LA CASA ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE...............................................321-449-8880 220 N. Grove Street, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Memory Care with Dignity. Life with Meaning.

A MEMORY CARE RESIDENCE Market Street offers world-class care, multi-sensory programming, extraordinary culinary experiences and unparalleled associate training honoring seniors and their families. 6845 Murrell Road, Viera 32940 marketstreetresidence.com

PALM COTTAGES ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE...................................321-633-1819 3821 Sunnyside Court, Rockledge, FL 32955

SOLARIS HEALTH CARE MERRITT ISLAND.... 321-454-4035 500 Crockett Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32953

DISCOVERY VILLAGE ....................................321-600-4747 3260 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935 discoveryvillages.com

7999 Spyglass Hill Rd, Viera

Autumn House provides its residents with exceptional quality of life through compassionate care, upholding dignity, and meeting their individual needs throughout their lives.

LNS and ECC licensure to preserve “aging in place.”

AutumnHouseFlorida.com

Assisted Living Facility #9049

321-242-1006

ZON BEACHSIDE........................................321-777-8840 Experience assisted luxury living in our serene beachside location. 1894 S. Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 zonbeachside.com

Your Life. Your Way. • Assisted Living & Memory Care • Spacious Studio & 1 Bedroom Options Available with Walk Out Balconies • Beachside Living • Resort Style Amenities • Restaurant Style Dining • Daily Happy Hour • Enhanced Safety Monitoring Technology • Signature “Hands with Heart” Service

321-777-8840

1894 South Patrick Drive Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

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SOUTH BREVARD INSPIRED LIVING AT PALM BAY ................... 321-473-6190 350 Malabar Road SW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAY..................321-952-1818 175 Villa Nueva Ave., Palm Bay, FL 32907

RIVERVIEW SENIOR RESORT......................... 321-312-4555 Assisted Living and Memory Care 3490 Gran Ave., Palm Bay 32905 riverviewseniorresort.com

ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES

Licensed residential homes providing room, board and personal care for up to five people in a family-style environment.

NORTH BREVARD FIRST CLASS A.L.L. (ALTERNATIVE LIVING LIFESTYLE)...............321-264-6357 3717 Chiara Drive, Titusville, FL 32796

CENTRAL BREVARD TRINITY HOUSE.............................................321-745-2126 775 Montego Bay Drive South, Merritt Island, FL 32953

SOUTH BREVARD EDEN’S GARDEN ALF, LLC............................321-499-3522 1598 Giles Street NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

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FREEMAN’S FAMILY CARE............................ 321-956-3190 1771 Half Moon Street NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

SUPPORT

Groups ALZHEIMER’S/ DEMENTIA ......................... 92 AMPUTEE........................... 92 ARTHRITIS.......................... 92 ASSAULT & ABUSE SURVIVORS........................ 92

FOOD.................................. 96 GRANDPARENTING............ 96 LARYNGECTOMY................97 LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE / ALS.....................97 MENTAL HEALTH ................97

BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT............................ 92

MULTIPLE MYELOMA..........97

BRAIN INJURY.................... 93

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS..........97

CANCER.............................. 93

OSTEOPOROSIS..................97

CARDIAC............................ 95

PARKINSON’S......................97

CAREGIVING....................... 95

POLIO..................................97

COMPULSIVE GAMBLING........................... 95

RELATIONSHIPS..................97

CROHN’S/COLITIS...............95

SLEEP DISORDERS..............97

DIABETES........................... 95

STROKE.............................. 98

DIVORCE............................ 96

SUBSTANCE ABUSE........... 98

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE......... 96

SUICIDE.............................. 98

EATING DISORDERS........... 96

VISION................................ 98

SCLERODERMA...................97

EPILEPSY............................ 96

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ALZHEIMER’S/ DEMENTIA

All Men’s Support..................................... 321-253-4430 9:30 - 11 a.m. • Monday The Club Central, 4676 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne brevardalzheimers.org • info@brevardalzheimers.org

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family.....................321-434-7611 Caregiver Support 11 a.m. - Noon • Thursday Health First Aging Services, 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org

Alzheimer’s Support................................. 321-253-4430 1 - 2 p.m. • Every Thursday The Club Central, 4676 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne brevardalzheimers.org • info@brevardalzheimers.org

Caring For The Caregiver......................... 321-253-6326 10 - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

Dementia Support..................................... 321-452-4341 10:30 a.m. - Noon • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

Arts, Crafts & Scrapbooking .....................321-434-7625 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Thursday The Center for Family Caregivers, 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org

AMPUTEE

Amputee Support...................................... 321-474-5150 1 p.m. • 1st Tuesday HealthSouth Sea Pines, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

ARTHRITIS

Aerobics Class........................................... 321-724-1338 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Tuesday & Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Joint Movement Class............................... 321-724-1338 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. • Tuesday & Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay

ASSAULT & ABUSE SURVIVORS

Childhood Sexual Abuse/Incest Survivor Support.........................................321-242-3110

Domestic Violence......................................321-242-3110 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday Women’s Center, 425 Aurora Road, Melbourne

Domestic Violence......................................321-607-6811 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Monday Women’s Center, 400 Julia St., Titusville

Happy Lab Positive Psychology Education.321-242-3110 10 a.m. • Wednesdays Women’s Center, 425 Aurora Road, Melbourne

Self Esteem................................................321-242-1526 10 - 11 a.m. • Thursdays Women’s Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne

Sexual Assault............................................321-242-3110 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Monday Women’s Center, 425 Aurora Road, Melbourne

BEREAVEMENT/ GRIEF SUPPORT Adult Bereavement Support Groups........ 321-269-4240 — North Brevard Area 9 a.m. • 1st Wednesday, Steve’s Family Restaurant, Titusville 11:30 a.m. • 1st Thursday, Call for location 11:30 a.m. • 3rd Thursday, Call for location 1 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Thursday, Hospice of St. Francis 1250 Grumman Place, Titusville — South Brevard Area 11:30 a.m. • Melbourne Luncheon, Call for location 3 p.m. • Melbourne Support Group, Hospice of St. Francis 4875 N. Wickham Road, Suite 104, Melbourne 5L30 p.m. • Melbourne Evening Support Group Hospice of St. Francis, 4875 N. Wickham Road, Suite 104, Melbourne

Adjusting to the Loss of all Kinds ..............321-752-2534 (For men, open to the community) 9 - 10:30 a.m. • 1st and 3rd Thursday Old Village Restaurant, 1180 Aurora Road, Melbourne

Bereavement............................................. 321-452-4341 2:30 - 4 p.m. • 1st Thursday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall, Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

Grief & Share............................................ 321-383-0303 2 - 3:30 p.m. • Wednesday Great Outdoors Community Church, Pastor’s study 44 Plantation Drive, Titusville

GriefShare ................................. 321-269-6702 ext. 405 Park Avenue Baptist Church, 600 S. Park Ave., Titusville griefshare.org

5:30 - 7 p.m. • Mondays Women’s Center, 1425 Aurora Road, Suite C, Melbourne womenscenter.net

GriefShare ................................................ 321-453-2144

Childhood Sexual Abuse/Incest Survivor...321-607-6811

Grief Support............................................ 321- 452-4341

10 - 11:30 a.m. • Mondays Women’s Center, 400 Julia St., Titusville

2:30 -4 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall

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140 Magnolia Ave., Merritt Island griefshare.org

Holding the Grieving Heart Sharing the Way Through......................... 321- 254-0313 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday Unity Church of Melbourne, 1745 Trimble Road, Melbourne

Life Transitions: Living with Loss and Grief.............................................321-751-6671 10 - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd and 4th Wednesday Franklin T. Degroodt Public Library 6475 Minton Rd. SW, Palm Bay

Moving Along. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321- 434-1744

BEREAVEMENT (CHILD) Compassionate Friends............................. 321-610-7875 (For parents, grandparents and siblings who have lost a child) —Melbourne, 7 - 9 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Courtyard by Marriott, 2101 W. New Haven Ave. —Cocoa Beach, 6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 525 Minuteman Cswy. • Luncheon, locations vary • 3rd Saturday • Candle Lighting Service • 2nd Sunday of Dec. in various locations

For survivors who have been in the grieving process for more than a year. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Hospice of Health First, 1131 W. New Haven Ave., #102, Melbourne

Getting Together Social Luncheon..............321-253-2222

Never Alone................................................ 321-727-3131

Bright Star Program..................................321-733-7672

For single people 55 and older 6 p.m. • Meetings 1st Mondays 6 p.m. Game Night, Every Friday 3rd Monday group meets off-site – call for location Peace Lutheran Church of Palm Bay, 1801 Port Malabar Blvd. peacelutheranpb.org • office@peacelutheranpb.org

Safe Place Evening................................... 321-253-2222 6 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Thursday Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice and Palliative Care 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • brevardhospice.org

Safe Place Rockledge............................... 321-253-2222 10:30 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge brevardhospice.org

Safe Place West Melbourne ..................... 321-253-2222 10:30 a.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday West Melbourne Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd. West Melbourne • brevardhospice.org

—Central Brevard, 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Friday —South Brevard, 11:30 a.m. • 4th Wednesday Call for locations. • brevardhospice.org Hospice of Health First’s Bright Star provides a safe and supportive environment where children, teens and their families grieving the death of a loved one can share heir experience. Our core staff of professionals facilitates children’s groups. 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne

North Star Children’s Program ...............321-269-4240 All North Star Groups begin at 6 p.m. An intake is required to participate in services, but groups are open to any child/ youth in Brevard who has suffered a loss. Titusville Office, 1250 GRumman Place, Titusville — Ages 8 - 12 • 1st and 3rd Thursdays — Ages 4 - 8 • 2nd and 4th Tuesdays — Ages 13 - 18 • 1st and 3rd Wednesdays — Ages 19+ • 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Melbourne Office, 4875 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne — Ages 13 - 18 • 1st and 3rd Thursdays

Youth Adult Grief............ 321-264-1687, 866-269-4240 Ages 18 to 30. Call to register.

Shared Journeys: A Path to Healing. . . . . . 321- 434-1744 6:30 - 8 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Wednesday Day and evening groups meeting moth weekly and monthly. Youth Grief Support Services .................321-253-2222 2:30 - 4 p.m. • 1st Wednesday North Area: 200 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island 2:30 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday, 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday Central Area: 1131 W. New Haven Ave., #102, Melbourne 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 1st Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday South Area: Barefoot Bay Golf Course, Building E 1225 Barefoot Bay Blvd., Barefoot Bay

Social Support Groups... 321-269-4240 or 866-869-4240 9 a.m. • Men’s Breakfast • 1st Wednesday 11 a.m. • Ladies Luncheon, 1st Thursday 11:30 a.m. • New Beginning Luncheon (coed) • 3rd Thursday

Survivors of Suicide ................................. 321-253-2222 6 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Wuesthoff Hospice & Palliative Care 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • brevardhospice.org

Call for an appointment with youth specialist Linda Rose. brevardhospice.org

BRAIN INJURY

Brain Injury ..........................................321-984-4600 6:30 p.m. • Last Thursday Health South Sea Pines, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

CANCER

Beyond Boobs........................................... 321-536-1812 Beyond Boobs! is dedicated to healing and saving lives by supporting young women diagnosed with breast cancer while providing breast health education for all. — 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday

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SUPPORT GROUPS

777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

Breast Cancer Support...........855-894-4673, ext. 3130

Look Good, Feel Better.............................. 321-434-9149

5:30 - 7 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Health First Cancer Institute, 490 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Female cancer patients learn to care for their skin during chemotherapy/radiation therapy and discover fashionable ways to protect and cover their heads during hair loss. Two-hour program. Call the American Cancer Society to register for a class. 1-800-395-5665 Health First Cancer Institute, 1130 S. HIckory St., Melbourne Pro Health and Fitness Center, 155 Borman Dr., Merritt Island

Breast Cancer Support. . . . . . . . 855-894-4673, ext. 3130 5:30 - 7 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday 8725 N. Wickham Road, Suite 103, Viera

Breast Friends of Florida.........................321-474-6900 10:30 a.m. - Noon and 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday “Over 50” Gals Support Group 6:30 - 8 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday BRCS Strong Gals Support Group 6:30 - 8 p.m. • 4th Wednesday “Under 50” Gals Support Group 1101 Hibiscus Blvd., Suite 100, Melbourne • breastfriends.org

Cancer Resource Library.........................321-434-8929 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.• Monday through Friday Manned by volunteers. Must call to be sure it is open. Holmes Regional Medical Center, 1350 Hickory St., Melbourne

Central Brevard Breast Cancer................... 321-693-1131 11:30 a.m. • 1st Wednesday, luncheons in various locations 6 - 8 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday, meetings First Baptist Church Island Room, enter via west entrance 140 Magnolia Ave., Merritt Island • karenpesta@yahoo.com

For Ladies Only...............................321-725-4500 x7747 A support group for women with cancer. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Thursday Health First Cancer Services, 1130 S. Hickory St., Melbourne health-first.org/cancer/resources.cfm

General Cancer Support Group ............... 321-952-0898 Cancer Care Center, cancercarebrevard.com —Noon • 1st Friday (light lunch served) 1430 S. Pine St., Melbourne —Noon • 2nd Friday (light lunch served) 215 Cone Rd., Merritt Island —Noon • 3rd Friday (light lunch served) 13050 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian

General Cancer Support ............................ 321-268-6111 4 - 5 p.m. • 3rd Monday Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishmed.com

Health First Cancer Institute Resource Center............ 321-725-4500 Ext 7747 or 7301 Wigs, prosthesis, cancer information 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Friday 1130 S. Hickory Street, Suite B (2nd Floor) health-first.org/cancer/resources.cfm

Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group. 321-437-7227 All cancer types welcome. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 4th Tuesday (lunch provided) Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cancer Program Office Conference Room (A Entrance) 1350 Hickory St., Melbourne

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Melbourne Prostate Cancer Support..........321-779 1739 Support group for men with prostate cancer. 7 - 9 p.m. • Last Monday of the month (except May and Dec.) Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center, Auditorium A 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne health-first.org • cancer.org

Brevard Ostomy Association.....................321-725-2435 2:30 p.m. • 2nd Sunday 2 p.m. • Thursday Call for dates (No meetings July or Aug.) Melbourne Library, Community Room, 215 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne southbrevardostomy.org

CARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-725-0944 For women with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. 5 - 7 p.m. • Last Tuesday Health First Cancer Institute, 1130 S. Hickory St., Melbourne health-first.org/cancer/resources.cfm

Reach to Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-227-2345 Reach to Recovery helps individuals cope with breast cancer through one-on-one peer support. The program pairs a volunteer, specially-trained breast cancer survivor with a recently diagnosed patient with similar issues. Call the 24/7 hotline. cancer.org

Reach to Recovery - Male Breast Cancer. 800-227-2345 One-on-one support for males with a recent breast cancer diagnosis who are considering or undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. Help is offered through every stage of the diagnosis. Call the 24/7 hotline. cancer.org

Road to Recovery.....................................800-227-2345 Provides ambulatory cancer patients with ground transportation to and from cancer-related medical appointments. Rides are dependent on volunteer driver availability. Please call for additional information. American Cancer Society 24 hr. hotline cancer.org

ThyCa Survivors Association Space Coast South....................................321-733-0846 ThyCa Space Coast Support Group is currently providing support via phone and e-mail. thyca.org • Space_Coast@thyca.org

Women Cancer Support................ 321-725-4500 X7747 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday MIMA Cancer Center, 1130 S. Hickory St., Melbourne mimacancercenter.com/support_groups.aspx

Congestive Heart Failure/ Stroke321-268-6800 2 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Parrish Health Village West: Heritage Hall 931 W. Washington Ave., Titusville

Mended Hearts Support................................................ 321-636-2052 Noon • 4th Saturday Wuesthoff Medical Center, 110 Longwood Ave., Rockledge

Mended Hearts.............................................................. 321-799-7111 1 - 3 p.m. • 2nd Saturday (excepts holidays) Cape Canaveral Hospital, Room C 701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach

Pulmonary Hypertension............................................... 321-268-6800 3 - 5 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Grace United Methodist Church 65 Needle Blvd., Merritt Island

Stroke & Aneurysm Support.......................................... 321-434-1752 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. • 1st Monday Holmes Regional Medical Center 1350 Hickory St., Melbourne

CAREGIVING Alzheimer’s Caregiver............................................................ 321-773-2783 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic

Caregiver Academy....................................................... 321-268-6800 10 - 11 a.m. • 2nd Thursday Heritage Hall, Parrish Health Village West 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Caregiver Education/Resource Program....................... 866-269-4240 Hospice of St. Francis ............................................................

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Caregiver Support....................................321-268-6800 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • 1st and 3rd Thursday Parrish Medical Center Heritage Hall, Health Village West 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Caregivers Support.........321-267-3113 or 321-747-7288 1 p.m. • 1st Tuesday (until 11/7/17) Great Outdoors Community Church 144 Plantation Drive, Titusville

Caregiver to Caregiver..............................321-434-7625 10:30 a.m. • Tuesday • Pre-registration required Center for Family Caregivers, 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org

Coping with Caregiving ............................321-434-7625 10:30 a.m. • Wednesday Center for Family Caregivers, 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org

Dementia Support Group 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1st Wednesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org I SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

Empowered Caregivers ............................321-434-7625 11 a.m. • Thursday Center for Family Caregivers, 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne

Who Cares for the Caregiver?................... 321-751-6671 10 - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera

Who Cares for the Caregiver?..................772-664-9996 1 - 2:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday The Club South, Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco brevardalzheimers.org • info@brevardalzheimers.org

COMPULSIVE GAMBLING

Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling 888-ADMIT-IT (24-hour helpline)............. 888-236-4848

CROHN’S/COLITIS

Classes are offered through the Speherd Center and SAIL.

CCFA Space Coast.....................................321-952-4514

Caregiver Life Transitions.............................................. 321-452-4341

1:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday (bi-monthly on odd months) Melbourne Public Library, 540 Fee Ave., Melbourne

1:30 - 3 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org I SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

Caregiver Support......................................................... 772-664-9996 1 - 2:30 p.m. • 2nd and 4th Wed Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org I SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

DIABETES

Diabetes Support...................................... 321-268-6699 3 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Diabetes Support....................................... 321-434-8169 11 a.m. • 3rd Wednesday, Private Dining Room Palm Bay Hospital, 1425 Malabar Rd. SE, Palm Bay

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CARDIAC

DIVORCE

Divorce and Recovery Workshop.............321-508-9800 Workshop for those divorced, separated, widowed or ending a significant relationship. 12-week phase (small fee). 7 - 9 p.m. • Tuesday Emmanuel United Methodist Church 2800 W. Ea Gali Blvd., Melbourne divorceandrecovery.org

DivorceCare Groups Locations and times vary for the 13-week cycle seminar. $15 covers the seminar and workbook. Call your location for exact dates as they may change. • divorcecare.org — Cavalry Chapel .............................................321-952-9673 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Monday 2955 Minton Rd., West Melbourne — Riverside Church.......................................... 772-646-9096 7 - 9 p.m. • Friday 11205 Roseland Rd., Sebastian — The Church at Viera ......................................321-259-3454 6:30 p.m. • Monday 9005 N. Wickham Rd., Viera — Park Avenue Baptist Church..........................321-269-6702 2600 Park Ave., Titusville

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic Violence..................................... 321-617-7555 State Attorney Victim Services 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. D, Viera

The Women’s Center The client services program provides basic needs and services such as peer counseling, educational workshops, information and referral for women and their families that are at risk. 1425 Aurora Rd., Melbourne.............................. 321-242-3110 400 Julia St., Titusville....................................... 321-607-6811 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline .......................321-607-6809 womenscenter.net

Serene Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter....................................... 321-726-8282 Psycho-educational and support group. A group is available for children aged 5 and older. Child care for those 5 and under. 6 p.m. • Wednesday, Call for location. sereneharbor.org

EATING DISORDERS

Anorexia, Bulimia .................................... 321-259-6842 Support group sponsored by Brevard County chapter of ANAD BrevardANAD@aol.com

New Fit Surgical Weight Loss Support Group Offers support, guidance and education for those who have had or are considering weight loss surgery. —Viera .............................................................. 321-434-9476 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday

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Viera Pro Health and Fitness, 8705 N. W=ickham Rd., Viera —Palm Bay .......................................................321-434-9230 6 p.m. • 4th Monday Palm Bay Hospital, 1425 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay

EPILEPSY

Epilepsy Support........................................321-253-4112 6 - 7 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Advent Lutheran Church, 7550 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne epilepsyassociation.com

Gluten Intolerance

FOOD

6 - 7 p.m. • 2nd Sunday/even months Cape Canaveral Hospital, Room C 701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach mjones@digital.net

GRANDPARENTING SUPPORT

GRAND Parenting Again ........................... 321-452-4341 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 1st and 3rd Saturdays Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.........321-631-7776 grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org —North Brevard Support Group Meeting 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • First Friday Indian River City United Methodist Church 1355 Cheney Highway, Titusville —Cocoa Beach Support Group Meeting 9:30 a.m. • 2nd Tuesday Riverside Presbyterian Church 3400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach —Club Esteem Support Group Meeting 10 - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Thursday 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne —Central Brevard Support Group 9:30 - 11 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday GRG of Brevard Office, 123 Barton Blvd., Rockledge —South Brevard Support Group Meeting 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday (dinner available at cost) Memaw’s Restaurant, 4916 Babcock Blvd., Palm Bay —Beach Side Support Group Meeting 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Last Thursday Memaw’s Restaurant, Indian Harbour Beach

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.........321-631-7776 9 a.m. • 1st Tuesday Parrish Medical Center’s Senior Solutions 805 B Century Medical Dr., Titusville

OSTEOPOROSIS

Space Coast Nu-Voice Club.......................321-536-0831

BoneWalker’s Plus ................................321-773-6458

A support group for laryngectomy patients and families. Call for meeting locations and times. flavoice.org

(Osteoporosis Support & Exercise) 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Monday ($8/day or monthly punch card) 9:30 a.m. • Wikcham Park 9:30 a.m. • Indian Harbour Beach Satellite Beach Rec. Dept., 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE / ALS

Florida Chapter Resource Group...... 888-257-1717, Ext. 109 2 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, Suite 250 msalgado@alsfl.org

MENTAL HEALTH

Bipolar Support Group...........................321-639-9347 7 - 8:30 p.m. • Tuesday Faith Lutheran Church, 280 E. Merritt Ave., Merritt Island

Brevard Drop-in Center......................... 321-549-8761 Support group for people with mental health issues. 1 - 5 p.m. • Monday through Thursday Circles of Care, 2000 Commerce Drive, Melbourne

The National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI Information Helpline .........................1-800-950-6264 —Melbourne......................................... 321-405-4896 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday Circles of Care, 2000 Commerce Dr., Melbourne

—Cocoa................................................ 321-453-4462 6 - 7:45 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

MULTIPLE MYELOMA

Multiple Myeloma Support.................... 321-431-4452 5:30 - 7 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Parrish Medical Center, Conference room 305 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville titusville.support.myleoma.org

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Central Brevard MS Self-Help Group ... 321-636-0235 cbmsgroup.org

Cocoa Chapter, 2 p.m. • 2nd Sunday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

Eau Gallie Chapter, 2 p.m. • 4th Sunday MIMA Gateway Medical Complex 1223 Gateway Dr., Melbourne

Titusville Chapter, 2 p.m. • 3rd Sunday Parrish Health and Fitness, 2210 Cheney Hwy, Titusville

PARKINSON’S

Parkinson’s Support Group....................321-751-6771 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Indian River Colony Club - Colony Hall 1936 Freedom Drive, Viera

Parkinson’s Support, North Brevard.... 321-268-6800 2 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Friday Heritage Hall, Parrish Health Village West 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Parkinson’s Support, South Brevard......321-622-5845 1:30 - 3 p.m. • 4th Thursday (Except Nov. & Dec.) The Fountains, 4451 Stack Blvd., Palm Bay brevardparkinsonsg.org

POLIO

Post-Polio Support.................................321-259-3101 Noon • Call for location 2nd Saturdays of even number months Squid Lips, 1477 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne postpoliosupport.com

RELATIONSHIPS

Codependents Anonymous (CoDA)...... 321-258-2991 The purpose is for men and women to develop healthy relationships. 7 p.m. • Mondays First Christian Church of Melbourne 2010 S. Babcock St., Melbourne 7 p.m. • Sundays Circle Club, 230 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach CoDA.org

SCLERODERMA

Scleroderma Foundation.. 1-800-722-HOPE (4673) or 407-376-3076 • scleroderma.org

SLEEP DISORDERS

A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Disorders ................. 321-268-6408 6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Monday Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John 5005 Port St. John Parkway, Port St. John parrishmed.com/psj

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LARYNGECTOMY

STROKE

Narcotics Anonymous............................... 321-631-4357

Stroke 101.................................................. 321-434-1752 10 - 11:30 a.m. • 1st Monday Holmes Regional Medical Center

Brevard County and Sebastian have 22 groups with 60 meetings per week. 24-hour help line • spacecoastna.org

Prevent of Brevard...........321-259-7262, 321-267-5398

5:30 - 6:45 p.m. • 1st Monday Holmes Regional Medical Center

Alcohol/drug treatment, support services and family counseling. 1948 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne preventofbrevardinc.net

Stroke-Heart Survivors ............................321-268-6800

The Addiction Treatment Specialists...... 321-267-5398

Stroke & Aneurysm Support...................... 321-434-1752

2 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Heritage Hall, Parrish Health Village West 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous.......321-724-2247 or 321-633-0052 Nearly 100 groups in dozens of locations, seven days a week, at various times, and 24-hour hotlines, there’s no excuse to not get the help you need with a drinking problem. aaspacecoast.org • intergroup@aaspacecoast.org

Al-Anon/Alateen....................................... 321-639-0220 For those troubled by someone else’s drinking. Call to find one of dozens locations, times and dates that works for you. spacecoastal-anon.org

Alcohol and drug treatment, support services and family.

SUICIDE

Suicide Hotline 24/7...... 2-1-1 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Brevard 2-1-1 Helpful connections

Survivors of Suicide Support.................... 321-253-2222 6 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Wuesthoff Hospice, 8060 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera

VISION

Brevard Association for Advancement of the Blind.........................321-773-7222 674 So. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach • baabhelpfortheblind.org

Traveling comes naturally for New York native Trieste BY JEFF NAVIN When John Trieste retired and moved to Florida from his native New York in 1998, it was only natural that the Ferdinand Magellan in the Brooklyn native would be invigorated. “That’s what we did for years when we lived in New York City,’’ said Trieste, who writes a monthly travel piece called “Touring the Town” for Senior Life. “Every weekend, we would travel to places like the Catskills, the Adirondacks or the Jersey Shore. New York State (or nearby New Jersey) has so many places to go. But, you could say that about no matter where you are in the United States. There are places just as attractive. The difference is that in Florida we can go out and about 12 months a year. We don’t have to worry about snow and ice, where you can’t get out of the house.’’ Trieste, who is very active in the local New York State Club in Brevard County, was honored in 2016 by the Museum of Printing in Haverhill, Mass. The museum opened the Typographers Association of

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Photo Marc Rhodes John Trieste is always surprised at all the beautiful places around Florida to discover.

New York John A. Trieste Library Room to chronicle the history of the typesetting industry. Trieste, who was a trade printer, and the organization will sponsor a graphics communications scholarship this spring for an interested high school graduate. Since so many of the local attractions can be expensive for out-of-town visitors, Trieste’s columns focus on the hidden secrets of Florida. “I normally don’t go too far — 100 to 150 miles. I want the places to be inexpensive,

something that the whole family can enjoy and educational. There are so many places that I want go go back to and visit.’’ The Indian Harbour Beach resident receives compliments each month. “A number of people will see my column every month and then take the trip,’’ Trieste said. “So often, people will drive by a place that they don’t know about.’’ Three of Trieste’s favorite journeys include: • A trip from Brevard to Sebastian and Vero Beach on A1A and a description of what to see on the trek. • A visit to the Florida Carriage and Horse Museum in Weirsdale, which is just outside of the Villages. • A day trip to St. Augustine. “I also like the Lake Placid, Sebring and Avon Park area,’’ Trieste said. “A few weeks ago, I went to the Florida Panhandle. What a beautiful area. I ended up in Pensacola. I really want to go back and spend some more time there.’’ For more information and to read some of Trieste’s past travel pieces, go to myseniorlife.com

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COUNTY BREVARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT brevardfl.gov

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Officers are elected county-wide in November. Terms begin 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday in January after election. Four-year term.

SHERIFF Salary $154,819 • Term 2017-2021 Sheriff Wayne Ivey (R) 700 S. Park Ave. Titusville, FL 32780 Administration: 321- 264-5201 brevardsheriff.com wayne.ivey@bcso.us, admin@bcso.us

CLERK OF COURTS Salary $145,856 • Term 2017-2021 Scott Ellis (R) 400 South Street Titusville, FL 32780 Administration: 321-637-2000 brevardclerk.us scott.ellis@brevardclerk.us

PROPERTY APPRAISER Salary $145,856 • Term 2017-2021 Dana Blickley (R) 400 South Street, 5th floor Titusville, FL 32780 Administration: 321-264-6700 bcpao.us, appraiser@bcpao.us, dana. blickley@bcpao.us Titusville Office .................. 321-264-6700 Viera Office ........................ 321-690-6880 Palm Bay Office...................321-952-4574 Melbourne Office.................321-255-4440 Merritt Island Office............ 321-454-6620

TAX COLLECTOR Salary $145,856 • Term 2017-2021 Lisa Cullen (R) 400 South Street, 6th floor Titusville, FL 32780 Administration: 321-264-6930 brevardtaxcollector.com lisa.cullen@brevardtaxcollector.com Real Estate Taxes North Brevard..................... 321-264-6969 South Brevard..................... 321-633-2199

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Business Tax, Tangible Tax & Tourist Development North Brevard..................... 321-264-6969 South Brevard..................... 321-633-2199 Online Vehicle Registration GoRenew.com North Brevard..................... 321-264-6935 South Brevard..................... 321-633-2199 Tax Collector’s Administrative Office North Brevard ................... 321-264-6930 South Brevard ................... 321-633-2199 North Brevard Office 800 S. Park Ave., Titusville, FL 32780 400 South Street, Titusville, FL 32780 Central Brevard Offices 1605 N. Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 240 E. Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building A108, Viera, FL 32940 South Brevard Offices 1515 Sarno Road Melbourne, FL 32935 450 Cogan Drive SE Palm Bay, FL 32909

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Salary $145,856 • Term 2017-2021 Lori Scott (R) 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way P.O. Box 410819 Melbourne, FL 32941-0819 Administration: 321-264-6740 votebrevard.com soe@votebrevard.com

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioners elected in November by voters residing in the same district. Terms begin 2nd Tuesday after election. Salary $58,308 • Four-year term District 1 – Rita Pritchett (R) 2016-2020 400 South St. Suite 1A Titusville, FL 32780 321-264-6750 brevardfl.gov D1.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov

District 2 – Jim Barfield (R) 2014-2018 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Suite 200 Merritt Island, FL 32953 321-454-6601 brevardfl.gov D2.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov District 3 – John Tobia (R) 2016-2020 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C, Suite 201, Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2075 brevardfl.gov D3.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov District 4 – Curt Smith (R) 2014-2018 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C, Suite 214 Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2044 brevardfl.gov D4.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov District 5 – Kristine Isnardi (R) 2016-2020 1515 Sarno Road, Building B Melbourne, FL 32935 321-253-6611 brevardfl.gov D5.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov

COUNTY MANAGER Stockton Whitten, Appointed 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg. C, Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2001 brevardfl.gov stockton.whitten@brevardfl.gov

BREVARD GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMPLEXES: 321-633-2000 Viera 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C, Viera, FL 32940 Central 2575 Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 North 400 South St., 5th Floor Titusville, FL 32780 South 1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 Palm Bay 450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

School Board elected in November with non-partisan members elected by voters residing in the same, singlemember district. Terms begin second Tuesday after election. Salary $39,226 • Four-year term District 1 – Misty Belford Term: 2014-2018 321-591-9387 belford.misty@brevardschools.org District 2 – John Craig Term: 2014-2018 321-271-9705 craig.john@brevardschools.org District 3 – Tina Descovich Term: 2016-2020 321-848-5478 descovich.tina@brevardschools.org District 4 – Matt Susin Term: 2016-2020 321-684-9735 susin.matt@brevardschools.org District 5 – Andrew J. Ziegler Term: 2014-2018 321-821-0510 ziegler.andy@brevardschools.org

BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS brevardschools.org School Board Members’ District Office 321-633-1000, ext. 412 School Board District Office Customer Service: 321-633-1000, ext. 500 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Appointed Dr. Desmond Blackburn 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940-6699 321-633-1000, ext. 401

STATE

Terms of Governor, Lt. Governor and Cabinet members begin the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January after the November state-wide election. Four-year terms.

GOVERNOR Salary $130,273 • Term: 2015-2019 Hon. Rick Scott (R) Executive Office of the Governor

State of Florida The Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 850-488-4441 Rick.Scott@eog.myflorida.com

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Salary $124,851 • Term 2015-2019 Carlos Lopez-Cantera (R) Plaza Level 05, The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 850-488-4711 carlos.lopez-cantera@eog.myflorida.com

ATTORNEY GENERAL Salary $128,972 • Term 2015-2019 Hon. Pam Bondi (R) Office of Attorney General The Capitol, PL-01, 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 850-414-3300 • Toll free 866-966-7226 myfloridalegal.com/contact pam.bondi@myfloridalegal.com

LEGISLATURE Terms begin the second Tuesday after the November election. Each State Senator and State Representative is elected by qualified voters who reside in the same district.

–STATE SENATORS Salary: $29,697 Four-year term; limit of two terms District 14 - Dorothy L. Hukill (R) Term: 2016-2018 209 Dunlawton Ave., Unit 17 Port Orange, FL 32127 386-304-7630 406 Senate Office Building 404 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 850-487-5014 hukill.dorothy.web@flsenate.gov District 17 - Debbie Mayfield (R) Term: 2016-2020 900 E. Strawbridge Ave. Suite 528 Melbourne, FL 32901 321-409-2025 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 772-226-1970 324 Senate Office Building 404 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 850-487-5017 mayfield.debbie.web@flsenate.gov

STATE REPRESENTATIVES Salary $29,697 Two-year term; limit of four terms District 50 - Rene “Coach P” Plasencia (R) Term: 2016-2018 400 South Street, Suite 1C Titusville, FL 32780-7610 321-383-5151 406 House Office Building 402 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 850-717-5050 rene.plasencia@myfloridahouse.gov District 51 – Tom Goodson (R) Term: 2016-2018 2460 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Suite 108 Merritt Island, FL 32953-4193 321-449-5111 317 House Office Building 402 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 850-717-5051 tom.goodson@myfloridahouse.gov District 52 - Thad Altman (R) Term: 2016-2018 150 5th Avenue, Suite A Indialantic, FL 32903-3154 321-409-2022 1101 The Capitol 402 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 850-717-5052 thad.altman@myfloridahouse.gov District 53 - Randy Fine (R) Term: 2016-2018 2539 Palm Bay Road NE, Suite 5 Palm Bay, FL 32905 321-409-2017 1401 The Capitol 402 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 850-717-5053 randy.fine@myfloridahouse.gov

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES Salary $128,972 Four-year term 2015-2019 Hon. Adam Putnam (R) Commissioner Plaza Level 10 The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800 800-435-7352 freshfromforida.com

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Salary $128,972 4-year term 2015-2019 Hon. Jeff Atwater (R) Chief Financial Officer 200 E. Gaines St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0301 fldfs.com Jeff.Atwater@myfloridacfo.com 850-413-3100 877-693-5236

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) CONSUMER AFFAIRS & COMPLAINTS 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 800-342-3552 psc.state.fl.us contact@psc.state.fl.us

OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL The Public Counsel represents utility consumers before State (PSC) and federal regulatory authorities and courts in matters involving public and private utilities, other than utilities owned by local governments or cooperatives. J. R. Kelly Public Counsel 111 W. Madison St., Rm. 812 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400 800-342-0222 floridaopc.gov

NATION

Terms of president and vice president begin Jan. 20 after the national election. Four-year term

PRESIDENT Salary $1 • Term 2017-2021 Hon. Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414 whitehouse.gov

VICE PRESIDENT Salary $230,700 • Term: 2017-2021 Hon. Mike Pence (R) The White House Office of the Vice President Washington, DC 20501 202-456-1414 whitehouse.gov

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UNITED STATES SENATORS Senators’ terms begin Jan. 3 after the November election. U.S. Senate: senate.gov Salary $174,000 • Six-year term Hon. Bill Nelson (D) Term: 2013-2019 716 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5274 District Office: Landmark Center Two, Suite 410 225 E. Robinson St. Orlando, Florida 32801 407-872-7161 Toll Free in FL: 1-888-671-4091 billnelson.senate.gov Hon. Marco Rubio (R) Term: 2017-2023 284 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3041 District Office: 201 S. Orange Ave., Suite 350 Orlando, Florida 32801 407-254-2573 Toll Free in FL: 866-630-7106 rubio.senate.gov

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE Representatives’ terms begin Jan. 3 after the November election in singlemember, congressional districts. U. S. House: house.gov Salary $174,000 • 2-year term

8th Congressional District

Hon. Bill Posey (R) 120 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3671 District Office: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C Melbourne, Florida 32940-6605 321-632-1776 posey.house.gov

CAPITOL Offices of members of Congress, committees, and subcommittees can be reached at 202-224-3121 or 202-225-3121.

STATUS OF BILLS —Washington, DC U.S. House & Senate Committee Hearings congress.gov —Tallahassee, FL

Florida Division of Law Revision & Info. 850-488-4371

VOTING REGISTERING TO VOTE To register, the Florida Voter Registration application form must be completed. This form, which is also used to notify the elections office of a change in your name, address, party affiliation or to update a signature, can be found online and at locations listed below, or you may request that an application be mailed. Registration or changes must be received by the elections office at least 29 days before an election. After the application is received, a Voter Information Card that includes your precinct number and voting districts will be mailed.

WHO CAN REGISTER In order to be eligible to register to vote in Brevard County, applicants must be: A United States citizen A Brevard County resident 18 years old by Election Day (pre-registration permitted at 16) Not currently judged mentally incapacitated Not currently convicted of a felony without your rights restored Register at Election Offices and other locations found at votebrevard.com

ELECTION OFFICES Election Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

—North Government Complex 400 South St., Titusville, FL 32780 321-264-6740

—South Brevard Complex 1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 321-255-4455

— Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C, Level 1, Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2124

—Palm Bay Office 450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 321-952-6328

VOTING BY MAIL/ABSENTEE BALLOT Any registered voter may vote by mail. Mail/Absentee ballot requests may be in person, by regular mail, Email or by phone

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to the Supervisor of Elections. All requests must be received no later than 5 p.m. the sixth day before the election, and ballots must be received at the election office by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be eligible to be counted.

EARLY VOTING Prior to Election Day, early voting for federal or state races is available at all Supervisor of Elections’ offices and, at the Supervisor’s discretion, at certain other locations, beginning 10 days before election day and running through the third day before election day. Additional early voting may be offered, at the Supervisor’s discretion, on the 15th through 11th days and on the second day before the election. Identification requirements for early voting are the same as for voting on Election Day. Florida law requires each voter to present an unexpired form of identification containing the voter’s name and photograph. If the identification does not also contain the voter’s signature, additional identification containing that signature is required.

REFERENDUMS A referendum may be called at any time on any issue that requires a vote of the people. All voters may vote regardless of party affiliation.

POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION Florida is a closed primary state. If you want to vote in a partisan Primary Election, then you must be a registered voter with the political party for which the primary election is held. All registered voters may vote on issues, amendments and for non-partisan candidates such as: judges, school board and city council members, regardless of party affiliation. Political party changes can be requested no later than 29 days before the election through the election offices. For more information, Email: pr@lwv-spacecoast.org 321-254-7183 Extra copies – Mail a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: P.O. Box 360823, Melbourne, FL 32936 lwv-spacecoast.org Copyright© 2017 LWVSC, All Rights Reserved

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Seniors At Lunch Sites:

Meal reservations at all sites are needed by 12:30 p.m. the previous serving day. Centers are open Monday through Friday except where noted. Refer to each site’s information. Bus service is available to most areas. It usually takes a few days to begin the bus pickup service via SCAT. Call 321-639-8770 for more information on the centers and bus service in your area. For more information on Seniors At Lunch, contact the program office at 321-639-8770. Source: Aging Matters in Brevard, agingmattersbrevard.org

Seniors at Lunch is held at nutrition centers within the North, Central and South areas of Brevard County every weekday and provides hot meals and activities to Brevard’s elderly population. Scheduled activities include games, speakers, entertainment, holiday celebrations and music. Bus transportation is provided to many participating centers. Seniors At Lunch is also opened to those younger than 60 if they live at a participating neighborhood meal site and there are seats open.

NORTH: Cuyler Park Community Center Annex 321-264-6491 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2329 Harry T. Moore Ave. Mims,

Martin Andersen Senior Center 321-216-6082 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1025 S. Florida Ave, Rockledge

Port St. John Community Center 321-638-4499 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 6650 Corto Road, Cocoa

Woody Simpson Community Center 321-453-4324 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1590 Schoolhouse St., Merritt Island

Titusville Seniors at Lunch 321-536-8851 • 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (St. James A.M.E. Church) 625 Dummitt Ave., Titusville

SOUTH: Crane Creek Senior Apartments 321-952-5484 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2309 Babcock St., Melbourne

CENTRAL: Westminster Asbury Arms Community Room 321-504-6571 • 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1430 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa Bus Service: No

Grant Street Community Center 321-412-5459 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2547 Grant St., Melbourne (Open Tuesday and Thursday)

Cocoa West Community Center 321-636-9787 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 230 S. Burnett Ave., Cocoa

Micco Community Center 772-664-4900 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3700 Allen Ave., Micco (Barefoot Bay Van)

CENTRAL & SOUTH BREVARD

Free Medicare Counseling! Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

Merritt Island Public Library..................... 321-252-9388 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island shinemerritt@gmail.com Sunflower House......................................321-345-1909 Merritt Island Square Mall, Merritt Island shinesfh@gmail.com

NORTH BREVARD & BEACHSIDE

Central Brevard Library............................321-252-9005 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa • shinecocoalibrary@gmail.com

Parrish Senior Solutions Center............... 321-268-6563 805-B Century Medical Dr., Titusville shineparrish@gmail.com

Martin Andersen Senior Center................. 321-631-7549 1025 Florida Ave., Rockledge • shinemasc@gmail.com

Port St. John Public Library....................... 321-222-7981 6500 Carole Ave., Cocoa shinepsjpubliclibrary@gmail.com Cocoa Beach Public Library......................321-323-9418 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach shinecocoabeach@gmail.com Satellite Beach Public Library...................321-426-0261 751 Jamaica Road, Satellite Beach shinesbpubliclibrary@gmail.com

Wickham Park Senior Center................... 321-757-0660 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne • shinewpsc@gmail.com DeGroodt Public Library............................ 321-345-1057 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday, 1 - 3 p.m. Wednesday 6475 Minton Road S.E, Palm Bay Appointments are recommended at all sites. To schedule an appointment or to verify dates and times of counselor availability, contact the individual locations above.

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Senior Resource Alliance County-wide number: 407-514-1800 988 Woodcock Road, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32803

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American Cancer Society.....................1-877-901-2862

Guardian Ad Litem Program...................321-690-6823

Drivers needed to drive cancer patients to and from treatments. For all volunteer opportunities, call 321-253-0361

Become a child’s voice in the court system. guardianadlitem.org

American Red Cross.............. 321-890-1002, ext. 5638 Offers training for disasters.

Groom and exercise therapy horses, administrative tasks, participate in special events.

BRAVE ....................................................321-633-2031

Historic Rossetter House........................ 321-254-9855

Brevardians Responding As VoluntEers is a way for citizens with a variety of backgrounds to participate in county government.

Gardening on the property. Actors for Murder Mystery Tour.

Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation............ 321-253-4430 Share office skills or talents and hobbies during afternoon activities for clients.

Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind.......................321-773-7222

Harmony Farms......................................321-631-9433

Junior Achievement of the Space Coast..321-777-0982 Take career and life-skills mentoring into K-12 classrooms.

Merritt Island Wildlife Association...........321-861-0668 Contact Emily Delanzo. Promote conservation & appreciation of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Meals on Wheels.................................... 321-639-8770

Volunteer needs vary from program to program.

Deliver meals in Brevard to homebound seniors daily.

Brevard Commission on Aging................. 321-633-2007

Ombudsman.......................................... 888-831-0404

Support the mission of the Brevard Commission on Aging through volunteer service on a committee or task force.

Volunteers monitor nursing homes & assisted living facilities.

Partners in Compassionate Care............ 321-269-4240

Brevard Zoo.............................321-254-9453, ext. 218

Hospice of St. Francis volunteers provide assistance in many ways. Free training for many positions is provided.

Assist throughout the zoo with educational programs, petting zoo, kayaking, aviary, training provided.

Brevard Rescue Mission......................... 321-480-9100 Provides housing and job training to homeless women with children. Volunteers garden, tutor, drive and more.

Brevard Schools Foundation....321-633-1000, ext. 756 Make a difference in the life of a child by giving one hour per week.

Police Athletic League (PAL) Melbourne ............................. 321-953-6251 or 321-409-2200 Titusville ............................................................. 321-268-8771

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program....... 321-631-2749 RSVP helps match adults age 55 and older with volunteer opportunities at local non-profit or government organizations.

Rolling Readers Space Coast................. 321-254-9976

Need volunteers to raise puppies.

Connecting tutors and mentors to students in need. rollingreaderspacecoast.com

Central Brevard Humane Society........... 321-636-3343

Seniors at Lunch.................................... 321-639-8770

Help at shelter, thrift shops and pet therapy programs.

Senior TranServe, Aging Matters............321-806-3731

Florida Wildlife Sanctuary...................... 321-254-8843

Drive seniors to medical appointments, markets and more.

Help with maintenance and wildlife care. Register online at www.floridawildlifehospital.org.

South Brevard Sharing Center. 321-727-8581, ext. 202

Foosaner Art Museum.............................321-674-8916 Friends of Foosaner staff the desk and gift shop. Docent program.

SPCA Clinic & Adoption Center.... (Clinic) 321-267-8221 Adoption........................................................321-567-3615

Friends for Animals Sanctuary...............321-255-6640

Adult volunteers needed for miscellaneous clerical work.

Canine Companions for Independence.407-522-3300

Brevard County’s only No Kill Sanctuary sanctioned by Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

Friends of the Enchanted Forest.............321-264-5185 Tour guides, shop assistants and researchers needed.

Genesis House......................... 321-723-3133, option 2 Provides shelter for homeless women with children, pregnant women and student mothers with children. Volunteers are needed for transportation, mentoring, tutoring and yard work.

Client services, thrift store or food pantry help.

SPCA Thrift Store, Titusville....................321-267-2210 SHINE..................................................... 321-752-8080 Serving Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly

United Way Volunteer Center..................321-631-2740 Or register at uwbevard.org.

Women’s Center........................ 321-242-3110, ext. 301

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Volunteering

Get out and give to our community! Take part in making Brevard a better place to live.

EMERGENCY & HURRICANE SAFETY

INFORMATION

Brevard County strongly urges that a public shelter be used only as a last resort. You will be more comfortable sheltering with friends, family or in commercial lodging. If you require public sheltering, please be familiar with your designated primary evacuation shelter location and your planned route to that shelter.

BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE SHELTER: 1. Enough food and supplies to last several days, including special diet foods, as food may not be readily available at the shelter. 2. Bottled water (2 quarts/person/day) and other beverages. 3. A manual can opener, eating utensils, paper plates, cups and napkins/paper towels. 4. Infant formula/food/diapers and wipes. 5. Two-week supply of medications and First Aid kit. 6. Cash or traveler’s checks. 7. Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows and folding chairs. Bedding is not provided in public shelters. 8. Personal hygiene items and changes of clothing. 9. Flashlight, battery-powered radio/TV and spare batteries, cards, games, books and toys. Do not take pets (except guide dogs), alcoholic beverages or weapons of any kind into public shelters. For more information, call 321-637-6670.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION SHELTERS PRIMARY SHELTERS: Mims Elementary School, 2582 U.S. Highway 1, Mims Apollo Elementary, 3085 Knox McRae Dr., Titusville Imperial Estates Elementary School, 5525 Kathy Dr., Titusville Walter Butler Community Center, 4201 US Highway 1, Cocoa Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa Campus, Bldg 3 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa Manatee Elementary School, 3425 Viera Blvd., Viera Sherwood Elementary School, 2541 Post Road, Melbourne Eau Gallie High School, 1400 Commodore Blvd., Melbourne Melbourne High School, 74 Bulldog Blvd., Melbourne Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary, 2700 Wingate Blvd. West Melbourne Heritage High School, 2351 Malabar Road, Palm Bay Bayside High School, 1901 DeGroodt Road, S.W. Palm Bay South Mainland Community Center, 3700 Allen Ave., Micco Barefoot Bay Community Center, Bldg A, Barefoot Blvd. (not a shelter, only for transportation)

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Other shelters are available and are opened once the primary shelter has reached 85 percent occupancy rate.

PET-FRIENDLY SHELTERS Port St. John Community Center 6650 Corto Road, Port St. John

Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Wickham Park Community Center 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Ted Whitlock Community Center 1951 Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay

SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER: The Special Needs Registry is a confidential listing of those people who meet program criteria, and is updated on an annual basis. Patients with colostomy assistance needs, nebulizers, oxygen, feeding tubes or Alzheimer’s disease are examples of medical criteria that are eligible for the registry. Individuals who elect to use a Special Needs or other public shelter should bring with them items such as cots, bedding, medicine, medical supplies and food supplies, preparing to be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Special Needs registrants should also be accompanied by at least one caregiver. Occupants’ comfort will be determined by their preparedness. For more information, call 321-637-6670 ext. 6. To download a special needs registration form, go to web. brevardcounty.us/SpecialNeeds/Registration.aspx.

ANIMAL SHELTERS & BOARDING All county animal shelters will be open, unless ordered evacuated, and will receive pets from mandatory evacuation areas. Call the following numbers for information concerning pet sheltering during a disaster: BREVARD COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES AND ENFORCEMENT 321-633-2024 SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TITUSVILLE 321- 267-8221 BREVARD HUMANE SOCIETY MELBOURNE 321-253-6608 TITUSVILLE 321-264-5119

WEATHER WEBSITES BrevardFL.gov/EmergencyManagement/Hazards/Hurricane Brevard County hurricane tracking and information. fema.gov Plan and prepare. Apply for assistance. freshfromflorida.com/forest-wildfire Wildfire season forecast. floridadisaster.org/supplykit.htm Florida Division of Emergency Management’s disaster supply kit list.

Is Your Home Too Much for You?

Downsizing or Thinking of Selling Your Home?

Call Seniors Real Estate Specialists Cathy & Sara to Sell Your Home!

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You can count on us to guide you through the process of selling your home, making the transaction less stressful and more successful. Assisting You and Your Family • Establish Fair Market Value of Your Home • Prepare Your Home to Sell • Contracts to Closing Throughout Entire Selling Process • Provide and Coordinate Movers, Estate, and Cleaning Companies • Along Your Side with Patience, Compassion and Professional Services As Seniors Real Estate Specialists, they bring their knowledge and expertise to help you with the most important decision of your life, and will walk you through every step of the journey. You can trust Cathy and Sara to give you their best!” — Kathi Ridner One Senior Place Business Partner

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321-514-0882

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321-794-9001

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Medicare Advantage Plans

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$10 Gift Card

myHFHP.org Health First Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Health First Health Plans depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call toll-free 1.877.904.4908 or TDD/TTY relay 1.800.955.8771. The provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Only one gift card to Medicare eligibles who RSVP and attend a seminar with no obligation to enroll in the plan. Health First Health Plans complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-716-7737 (TTY: 1-800-955-8771). ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 1-800-716-7737 (TTY: 1-800-955-8771). Y0089_EL6185 Accepted 09272016