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Marilyn Arbuckle displays the June 1997 inaugural cover of Senior Life, featuring her late husband Andy Arbuckle. BY LINDA WIGGINS It is entirely appropriate that the 20th anniversary issue of Senior Life newspaper showcases the importance of volunteerism. The Viera/Suntree-based publication targets boomers, seniors and their families across Brevard and is a sister paper to the Viera Voice.

The inaugural June 1997 issue featured Brevard Zoo docent Andy Arbuckle on the cover taking questions from preschoolers exploring the Petting Zoo area of the top attraction. The accompanying front-page story outlined the many reasons to volunteer in terms of health of community and individual, and the

inside pages showcased the zoo docent program in detail. “Andy was very active in retirement. He left nothing undone that he wanted to do,” said Marilyn Arbuckle, his wife of 66 years until his passing in 2015. “He never cared

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Marilyn Arbuckle displays the June 1997 inaugural cover of Senior Life, featuring her husband Andy Arbuckle. Helping recreate the theme of the original photo are Brevard Zoo Petting Zoo fans Lilah Pearl Daniel, left, and Cade Daniel.

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to have commendations for his good “We are an all-volunteer works because he said he always got organization, so we know what a the most out of the bargain.” powerhouse volunteers provide,” Showcasing good works spurs said LWVSC co-president Marilynn volunteers to do more, and gets Collins. “We congratulate Senior others into the act, Brevard County Life on its 20th anniversary for all Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. it has done for the community over “Senior Life has been a vital the years and in particular Jill Blueresource to the community by Gaines for creating The Charlie consistently showcasing the Awards, which the League has missions of charities that make our supported from its inception.” community an even better place For Blue-Gaines, the Senior Life to live, as we lift up those less focus on volunteerism was merely one fortunate,” said Ivey, who himself more way to encourage seniors to live leads or supports charities from their best life possible at any age, the animal welfare to children’s causes publication’s underlying mantra. and beyond. He is the starter each “This is an awesome time in year for runners and walkers in life because we finally have the the Color Me Healthy 5K of the opportunity to explore what we Bluewater Foundation, which Senior really want to do now that our major Life/Viera Voice publisher Jill Bluefinancial obligations are behind us,” Gaines founded in 2015 to amplify Blue-Gaines said. “It’s time to set the good done by local charities. aside fear and explore. Many seniors “By spotlighting these entities, have volunteered their way into Blue-Gaines has helped put many of rewarding encore careers. The last them on the map and has kept them thing we want to leave behind is our on our minds and hearts during the potential. We want to use that up.” past two decades, not to mention SL engaging seniors who have the time, To view the June 1997 issue of talent and treasures to help them Senior Life, go to Vieravoice.com/ grow. This is actually a great service Senior-Life. to the health and lives of boomers and seniors who become involved.” The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast commended Senior Life for its support of an event founded by Blue-Gaines that is hosted by the Viera Voice, the Charlie Corbeil Conservation Awards, created in memory of Suntree/ Viera volunteer Charlie Corbeil to reward volunteers and experts to further the cause By Attorney of conservation. Corbeil, a Florida TRUMAN SCARBOROUGH Master Naturalist 239 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL and renowned photographer, was For A Complimentary Copy a champion of the Viera Wetlands at the Phone 321 267 — 4770 west end of Wickham Road.

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Time flies as we celebrate another anniversary It is hard to believe that it’s been 20 years. Two decades ago, we saw the need for a publication for and about seniors that would serve readers and advertisers, and Senior Life’s first edition was published in June 1997. Through the years, we have listened to your input and it has helped to make Senior Life into an award-winning newspaper. Our pledge to you is to continue to provide you, our readers, with a publication that will inform, entertain and enrich your lives, and give advertisers the best venue for local-targeted advertising. We will strive to continue to bring you information that will be useful in your daily lives. And, we promise to continue to listen to your voice as we grow and bring you new features that you want. This year, as we head into our third decade, you will see format changes and new and exciting features in news and entertainment that will be very useful and informative. In this edition’s front-page story, we look back at our early beginnings. We’ll tell you about Bruce Meyers, the 91-year-old creator of the Meyers Manx, the world’s first fiberglass dune buggy and about volunteer quilters honoring veterans. You will also read about a retiree who is helping to keep alive the history of Radiation, Inc., a precursor to Harris Corporation. You will see what other seniors are doing to stay active and healthy. As we break into summer vacation time and you look for day trips, and fun outings around Brevard, be cautious as you drive, take precaution in the heat and have fun. We’ll have your news covered. SL Jill Blue-Gaines jill@myseniorlife.com Senior Life Fla

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Rikki Tiki Tavern replaces the Mai Tiki Bar, which was damaged by Hurricane Matthew in October. BY MIKE GAFFEY Victoria “Rikki” Siegel loved Cocoa Beach and wanted to open a restaurant in the beachside city, her mother, Jackie said. But the 18-year-old daughter of Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel died in 2015 of an overdose before realizing her dream. So her parents fulfilled her wish. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 1 at the Cocoa Beach Pier, the Siegels marked the grand opening of Rikki Tiki Tavern, named in memory of their daughter. The restaurant and bar at the end of the 800-foot pier owned by Westgate since 2014 replaces the smaller Mai Tiki Bar, which was damaged by Hurricane Matthew in October. “She said, ‘Mom, I want to open the

Rikki Tiki bar and it’s going to be a rule that no one can wear shoes,’ ” Jackie Siegel said of her daughter’s vision. “She wanted everyone to be barefoot. She wanted everyone to feel that her place was everyone else’s home.” The new thatched-roof tavern, part of more than $4 million in pier renovations, covers the entire end of the pier, provides table and bar seating for more than 100 visitors, and offers food service for the first time. Guests can enjoy 360-degree ocean views while feasting on such items as lobster rolls, gator bites, coconut shrimp and the Tiki Dog, a hot dog wrapped and fried in an egg roll. Beverages include a signature Tiki drink served in a Tiki cup. Because of the tiki bar’s expansion,

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fishing is no longer allowed at the end of the pier. But anglers can cast lines along the length of the pier up to the bar’s entrance. Westgate Resorts Chief Operating Officer Mark Waltrip said renovations to the 55-yearold pier, including a 27-foot-tall entry sign and new bathrooms, SENIOR LIFE Mike Gaffey were done to attract families to Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel cuts the oceanfront landmark. a ribbon during the May 1 grand opening of “We didn’t want to just come in and build a new pier,” Rikki Tiki Tavern at the end of Cocoa Beach Pier. His wife, Jackie, right, and Westgate Waltrip said. “We wanted officials, left, look on. to preserve the architectural integrity, the rustic nature of the “There’s going to be a lot of pier but at the same time make good times here,” Jackie Siegel said. it a place for families to hang out.” “Hopefully (Victoria’s) looking down More improvements are in store, on us and she’s really happy.” Siegel said. “Every inch of this pier is For a full menu, go to going to be developed into something cocoabeachpier.com/dining/rikki-tikiyou can be proud of, just as we’re tavern. For more information about proud of it as well,” he said. the pier, call 321-783-7549 or go to Tavern hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. westgatedestinations.com/florida/ Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. cocoa-beach/cocoa-beach-pier. SL to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Amazing senior still designing cars at 91 BY MUFFY BERLYN “One foot in the grave,” read the invitation for the party which took place on a hilltop at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Bruce Meyers, surfer, sailor, inventor of the Meyers Manx was celebrating his 90th birthday with friends and loved ones. Meyers had seen it all growing up in the Great Depression, including his father being wiped out by the stock market crash of 1929. A gunner and war hero on the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill in World War II, he ran a trading post in Tahiti on a coral atoll after the war, going home as

a surfer helping to form the great California surf culture with other surf legends of the time, then a builder of fiberglass sailboats. But his most famous contribution to culture was the Meyers Manx, the world’s first fiberglass dune buggy. On a chance encounter at Pismo Beach, he witnessed drivers taking the dunes in amateur-built cars without bodies. The frame rails, the drivetrains and a seat remained. Meyers thought they looked pretty cool and was inspired to build the first Meyers Manx out of fiberglass and a Volkswagen Beetle. The year was 1964. The Beach

Boys were a hit, the surf culture In 2002 he decided to revive the was popular and the Manx quickly Manx, this time a stretched and more became a cheap and practical solution practical version called the Manxster for Southern California beach 2+2, which is still being produced. transportation. Surfboards on top and “Everybody thinks I’ve got one foot loaded with gear, people were off in the grave. Well, I don’t.” Meyers, exploring Baja in the Manx without now 91, still loved by fans, told the need for roads. Off-roading Automobile magazine. “I’m making became a big hit — big enough that a model of my next vehicle — tube he made 5,000 to 7,000 of them. frame with Subaru parts. It will give Soon there were imitators and a you the performance of a Ferrari and bitter, drawn-out lawsuit ensued, with the creature comforts of a bicycle.” Meyers losing, which nearly crushed Meyers still is a free spirit, no his free spirit. He shut down his factory matter the age. SL in 1971. After that, he worked on cars with the likes of John DeLorean. Homecare by Seniors For Seniors

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Neighbors Red Corvette raises green for our heroes in blue BY FLORA REIGADA Dennis Manire of Titusville has the utmost admiration for police officers, especially those who gave their lives in service to their fellow citizens. He has devised a unique way to give honor where honor is due. It involves his 1963 Corvette Sting Ray race car. SENIOR LIFE photos by Walter Kiely For a $5 donation to the American Dennis Manire uses his 1963 Corvette Sting Ray to raise money Police Hall of Fame and Museum for the Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville. in Titusville, people can have their picture taken in the bright red, highly strike crazy poses. They will park their bike next to modified vehicle. the car, as if they got pulled over. They also lie on As stated on its website: “The American Police the ground or put their hands in the air.” Hall of Fame & Museum, founded in 1960, is the Manire will attend Disney-Pixar’s premiere of nation’s first national police museum and memorial “Cars 3,” held in Los Angeles, June 14 and 15. Jay dedicated to American law enforcement officers Leno will be in attendance. killed in the line of duty.” But of all the accolades Manire has received, Manire makes his vehicle available at various one stands out. It is a letter he received from the locations, including the Bellair Plaza in Daytona American Police Hall of Fame and Museum, Beach. He and his car have become something of a stating he is their second highest fundraiser. tourist attraction. “I’m having a great time while raising funds for “There is a lot of tourist traffic. I come four or a great charity,” he said. SL five days a week and people expect me,” he said. The Police Hall of Fame and Museum is at 6350 Photo subjects have company in the car. It is a Horizon Drive in Titusville. For information, call storm trooper mannequin with a blow-dryer “radar 321-264-0911 or go aphf.org. Donations can be detector” in one hand and a donut in the other. mailed to Dennis Manire at 3448 Trevino Circle, “A lot of police officers, both active and retired, Titusville, FL 32780. Manire can be reached at have their picture taken. They have many stories 321-266-6747. to tell,” Manire said. “During Bike Week, bikers

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Create your own beautiful world with xxxxxxx BY MUFFY BERLYN Ever wonder what a world made for you, by you, would look like? A world of your own choosing, your interests, your likes without your dislikes? You can have such a world with Pinterest. Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann summarized the company as a “catalog of ideas,” rather than as a social network, that inspires users to “go out and do that thing.” The large red capital P (which usually sits near the well-known blue f for Facebook) seen online, is a link to Pinterest. The word comes from “pin” combined with the word “interest.” The idea is to “pin” a picture you like to a “board” which becomes a collection of photos, images and content under one board name of your choice. You can use Pinterest to inspire you on big projects, such as remodeling a room in your home, creating a garden, planning a wedding or a 50th anniversary party by gathering visual ideas from the web into one place on your Pinterest boards. Or it can simply be images of things you love, like a board called Chocolate, or Everything se Blue. You can create as many different boards as you like. Pinterest gets you started and sends you a steady stream of images by email you might enjoy, and you can search using Pinterest on your own as well. It’s fun and addictive and the site is easy to follow and use. To register go to pininterest.com and enter your email

address and create a password. Your name, which may be seen worldwide, can be your real name, or a madeup persona like Chocolate Maven or Clothes Horse. You may add a photo of yourself, or favorite image, which is displayed tastefully to other users with the content you collect. Part of the fun of Pinterest is that you develop “pin” pals and followers from all over the world with whom you share an interest. And then there’s the fun of building boards. I’ve created 70 boards in my first year, some boards with as many as 300 individual pins, and I’m still pinning as new board ideas still come to me. I hope to build a patio with garden areas in my backyard in the next five years, so I have boards to help me visualize my dream yard. As an art lover, I have boards ranging from pottery to pastels with names like “Really Raku” and “Art is Heart.” The reason, for me at least, that Pinterest is so addictive is that while I can’t afford to buy an original Dale Chihuly (famous Oregonian glass artist) hand-blown glass bowl, for instance, I can, however, “collect”

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his art in a board and satisfy the collector in me. I also “discover” new glass artists to admire and collect on Pinterest. With my champagne tastes and a beer pocketbook, I finally get to collect all sorts of things, like art and jewelry and shipwreck treasure, that I don’t pay a penny for, and that I don’t have to have a huge home or storage units in which to house such collections. It might sound crazy, but I feel there is something to this “collecting”

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Mystery unearthed in Brevard-based book BY FLORA REIGADA Drum roll please. Another book has been released by Port St. John author, Jay Heavner. Titled “Death at Windover,’’ it is in addition to Heavner’s awardwinning Braddock’s Gold series, which takes place in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, his old stomping grounds. A graduate of West Virginia University, he says he has sand in his shoes and now claims Florida as his adopted home. “Locals asked at least a hundred times if I’d written a Florida-based book,” he said.

A light came on and “Death at Windover” began to take form. The murder-mystery is published by Publisher’s Page, an imprint of Headline Books. Heavner said the plot ruminated in his head for about a year. The book took another year to write. “Florida has more than its share of characters, historical events and unusual places,” he said. “The characters and plot took on a life of their own.” The mystery involves a murder victim found in a swamp near the Kennedy Space Center, in the little town of Canaveral Flats. As in 1982, when 7,000 year-

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old human remains were found in a Windover Farms subdivision bog, the discovery is made by a construction worker operating a backhoe. The book’s Amazon page explains. “Police chief Bill Kenney, the one-man police force of Canaveral Flats, must find someone to head up the investigation. He has one name on the list of candidates, a down-on-hisluck college professor and childhood friend drinking his life away to escape personal and professional problems. Little does the lawman realize this case will put both their lives at risk and involve organizations both nationally and internationally.” When asked if the murder victim in his book is a man or a woman,

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Jay Heavner’s new book “Death at Windover,” a murder mystery, has been released.

Heavner replied, “yes.” We will need to read “Death at Windover” for the answer to that question and to join in the investigation. SL For information, go to the website amzn.to/2qsKxxS or contact Heavner at jayheavner98@gmail.com.

Remembering passwords becomes simple with unique approach BY PHIL ARCHER There seems to be a password for everything. How do you keep track and still have a secure password that often requires letters, numbers and symbols that are nearly impossible to remember? The 18th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office says that a study by Carnegie Mellon University has shown that unique password phrases with personal meaning can be just as effective as the long string of meaningless symbols, letters and numbers. Here’s an example. To construct our easy to remember password, we’ll use the phrase “Fly me to the moon.” Taking the first letter as a capital and the remainder as lower case, it converts to Flymetothemoon. Next, add a unique way to customize it for each website. We’ll use the @ symbol followed by the capitalized first and last letter of the website name. So, for Amazon, our password would be FlyMeToTheMoon@AN. For JC Penny, it would be Flymetothemoon@JY. Another technique is to use the first letter and last letter of each word in your phrase. In our case it would become Fymetotemn@AN or using the alternate capital and then lower case letters it becomes FlyMeToTeMn@AN. Using variations of these simple techniques can provide you with easy to remember very secure passwords for every site you do business with. SL Source: State Attorney 18th Judicial Circuit.

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June 6, 1944

Allied invasion on D-Day

This is the day the Allied powers crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. More than 18,000 paratroopers were on the ground before dawn, and the land invasion quickly followed at 6:30 a.m. By the end of the day, the Allies had successfully landed an invasion force of 155,000 soldiers. It took 6,000 sea vessels and 13,822 air units to complete this mammoth task.

June 2, 1935 Babe Ruth retires

This day saw American legend Babe Ruth retire from professional baseball. With 22 seasons, 10 World Series and 714 home runs under his belt, the “Sultan of Swat” hung up his bat and glove for good. The following year, he was one of five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

June 3, 1965

June 30, 1953 Babe Ruth poses with former N.Y. Gov. Al Smith at the Biltmore Hotel and Country Club in Coral Gables.

Maj. Edward H. White II is first American to walk in space

Chevrolet completes the first Corvette

The two-seater sports car destined to become an American icon rolled off of the assembly line in Flint, Mich. on this day. Only 300 of these initial models were built. They had a Polowhite interior with a red interior and boasted a two-speed powerglide transmission. Designed to be opened from the inside, the cars lacked outer door handles. They cost $3,490 and would go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 11 seconds.

On March 18, 1965, the Soviet’s Aleksei A. Leonov became the first human to ever walk in space. The Americans quickly followed suit on this day when Maj. Edward H. White II successfully completed a space Note from the Editor walk. Maj. White was On May 3, 1961, Alan B. Shepard Jr. was launched into a 15-minute suborbital flight. He became outside of his Gemini the first American in space. Last month in Time Machine, we mistakenly stated his flight time. 4 capsule for a little more than PHOTOS | D-Day Photo: MOD/MOD; All other images public domain and/or Creative Commons file attribution 20 minutes.

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BY JULIE STURGEON Biloxi, Miss. has become a popular destination for many Brevard County seniors. The gambling resort, known for its casinos and sandy beaches, is a favorite for those interested in a fun-filled group trip offered by Laura Kane Travel. “This is a very popular trip that fills up each month,” said Laura Kane, the owner of Laura Kane Travel. “We have some Brevard seniors who go every single month. We have a wonderful hostess who keeps our passengers busy during the trip with

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Group quilts honor, show gratitude to those who served

BY R. NORMAN MOODY Margo Knowles learned about the Quilts of Valor Foundation last year while attending the Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion at Wickham Park in Melbourne. She soon became a member, helping to craft quilts that serve as a token of appreciation to veterans, and which is intended to say: “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor.” This year, Jennifer Burke of West Melbourne learned about the work of the quilters and liked the idea for her mother-in-law Kathy Burke, who already does quilting. “I saw quilts and said, that’s Kathy,” Burke said when she saw Space Coast Quilts of Valor’s booth at the Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion. Catherine Roberts started Quilts of Valor in 2003 in her sewing room in Seaford, Del. when her son Nathanael was deployed to Iraq for a year. Organizers said she saw it as the civilian equivalent of the Purple Heart award. It is a way to welcome returning troops home with love and gratitude. Twelve veterans were awarded the Quilts of Valor during a ceremony at this year’s reunion. There were even more requests for quilts to honor family members or friends who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nearly 160,000 quilts have been

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Shelia Bland of Cocoa Beach, a volunteer with Quilts of Valor, helps to arrange the group’s displays during the reunion. awarded since November 2003 when one from Roberts went to a young soldier at Walter Reed Army Medical Center who had lost his leg in Iraq. “She made the first one for her son,” said Pam Leese, state coordinator for Quilts of Valor. “It’s been growing since.” The increasing number of requests now has the local group looking to recruit more volunteers to help craft the quilts. The Space Coast Quilts of Valor meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at Quilts and Lace at 7720 N. Wickham

Road, Suite 111 in Melbourne. Volunteers are passionate about the work they do to honor the veterans.

“Vets have been ignored for a long time, especially when they came back from Vietnam,” said Knowles, whose husband served in the Navy during the war. Leese, who lives near Ocala, said she wanted to help when she learned about Quilts of Valor through her veteran father, Victor Huber. “I was inspired,” she said. “I started looking into it and found out that they didn’t have anybody to coordinate it in Florida.” She soon was asked to be the coordinator in the state. “When I get a request, I have to find the people to do it,” she said. The organization looks for donations of cash and material to help defray some of the cost of the quilts, which can be up to $250 to make one. SL For more information, go to the website QOVF.org.

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Thousands reconnect in Melbourne at one of the largest veterans reunions in the nation More than 47 years after he returned from serving five years in the war in Vietnam, retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Juan Santiago still scans the faces at Florida’s 30th annual Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion. “I’ve met guys that I was in combat with that I had not seen in a long time,” he said. Santiago, who lives in Viera, is the kind of person for whom there are no strangers. He easily stretches his hand out for a firm handshake with people he’s never met before, and for a warm friendly greeting for those he knows. He always has been willing to share his ideas and knowledge about military service whenever I call him when reporting on a story. He also loves talking to young people about military service. At one of the annual reunions, he approached and talked to another veteran, inquiring how he was doing and welcoming him home. “I’m OK now that I’ve talked to you,” the man, with whom Santiago has since lost contact, told him. “You were the first person I talked to when I first got to Vietnam in 1966.” The years had faded some of the memories of serving together, but the man provided some of the details that helped Santiago recall the past. Santiago said the encounters are one of the main things that keeps bringing him back to the reunion year after year. I have written about the reunion for more than a decade now. The Vietnam War is an interesting part of history that would keep me coming back even if I were not writing about the reunion. Everyone can learn by hearing some of that history directly from the veterans who lived it. While there are new faces each year, I encounter many of the same

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The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, which is displayed at the reunion, serves as a place to reflect and remember those who were killed in the war.

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Visitors pay tribute at the wall.

veterans year after year. They will tell you they come for the camaraderie that only those who served can share. They can talk about things that they don’t share even with family. Some of the veterans said that the closeness comes after they’ve spent time at war together, sharing their rations, jokes and about family. “We’re considered like brothers, Santiago said. And it’s not only for Vietnam

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Honored for bravery, heroism on the St. Johns River

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American Legion Post 328, which includes Brevard County, presented an award for bravery and heroism in a May 2 ceremony with dignitaries from American Legion District 12 and the American Legion Department of Florida. Local resident Derrick Lockhart received the award for rescuing an elderly man caught under an airboat that had capsized on the St. Johns River. Another rescuer, Duke Davis, was unable to attend the ceremony. Pictured are American Legion Post 328 Commander Diane Schmidt, left, American Legion 12th District Commander Bruce Thurber, Derrick Lockhart, American Legion Department of Florida 1st Vice Commander Steve Shuga and American Legion Post 328 Sgt.-at-Arms David Lockhart, father of the award recipient.

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Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Juan Santiago attends the Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion each year at Wickham Park. veterans, though they are the majority. More and more veterans of the most recent wars are attending the reunion, which usually is held in April or May. An estimated 85,000 people attended the reunion last year, which takes place over several days at Wickham Park. But on the first official day of the reunion this year, organizers already had been

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expecting more people. Reunion committee member Melvin “Ted” Whitlock said he believes more people came this year because they were afraid it would be the last reunion. “It’s the 30th and some think it’s the last,” he said. “It’s not. We already set the date for next year,” April 19 through the 22nd.’’ SL

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Local historian preserves Brevard business history BY MARIA SONNENBERG Frank Perkins is proud to be a Radiator, the term given to the employees of Radiation, Inc., the precursor of Harris Corporation and the company that put South Brevard on the map. Radiation played an important part in the development of Brevard, and Perkins is helping to keep those memories alive through his efforts in establishing the Radiation archives at Florida Tech’s Evan Library. As time shrinks the number of Radiators, there is a sense of urgency to keep the history of the company alive. “We felt it was important to preserve the past,” Perkins said. Like most of the Radiators, Perkins was a bright, young engineer when the company was formed. With the ink from his Georgia Tech diploma still fresh, the Atlanta native was immediately called into active service with the Army during the Korean War. His tasks included familiarizing troops with the guidance computer for the Corporal, the first U.S. surface-tosurface missile. “Through a series of events, I learned electronics and was hired as an electronics engineer when I completed my active duty,” Perkins said.

“We felt it was important to preserve the past” — Frank Perkins

The young former first lieutenant was working in Washington, D.C. and looking for the perfect place to establish roots when he noticed the call for engineers to come to a little company in the then sleepy fishing village known as Melbourne. “I soon migrated to Florida and ended up going to work for Radiation in late 1959, just as they were moving into the first building in Palm Bay,” Perkins said. Harris Intertype, which focused on equipment for the printing industry, merged with Radiation and eventually morphed into the giant corporation it is today. Perkins’ work helped to whet his appetite for travel. “A couple of my more memorable work experiences included a test trip to Italy that ended up being

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Frank Perkins has written several interesting books, including “A Lifetime of Travel.”

extended around the world with stops in India and Japan, and another trip where I accidentally encountered a fellow tourist in the mountains of Portugal who turned out to be a Harris employee from Melbourne, said the

West Melbourne resident. After retiring from Harris in 1988, Perkins embarked on his second career — travel, with some fishing on the side. “For a number of years, I devoted much of my time to fly fishing and travel,” he explained. While some of the journeys were purely recreational adventures, many had a serious purpose. “Some of my best travels were as a volunteer for Earthwatch and similar organizations,” Perkins said. Earthwatch conducts scientific research through the contributions of volunteers who are invited to participate in expeditions. The work could be long and the accommodations and cuisine were usually very simple, but for Perkins the experience was priceless. If he could factor in a little fly fishing or bird watching, so much the better. He documented his life in books. “Travel Adventures on the Company’s Nickel” records his business jaunts. His opportunity to travel as a citizen scientist became “Whales, Termites and Dragons,” while his passion for fly fishing in places such as Bhutan, Mongolia and the Falkland Islands evolved into “Rainbows, Cutthroats and the Prince of Bhutan.” Perkins also compiled a photographic summary of many of his journeys in “A Lifetime of Travel” and recounted his years as a Radiator in “High Tech Among the Palmettos.” His books are available through amazon.com. SL

MOAACC honors local graduates during annual luncheon BY R. NORMAN MOODY When Ken Willoughby first visited the United States Military Academy at West Point, he was sure it was where he wanted to start his military career following graduation from Astronaut High School. “As soon as I first stepped on the campus, I knew I belonged there,” said Willoughby, who will play football for the Black Knights. The Military Officers Association of America Cape Canaveral chapter, during a luncheon May 16, honored Willoughby and 23 other Brevard graduating high school seniors who were appointed to military academies or received Reserve Officer Training Corps college scholarships. “It’s definitely an honor,” said Willoughby, who plans to major in civil engineering. “It’s awesome that they take care of their own.” For years, MOAACC members have honored students headed to military careers during the luncheons at the Colony Hall in the Indian River Colony Club community in Viera. Ivanska Rosich, who graduated from Florida Preparatory Academy and is headed to the Air Force Academy to study biology, said it was an encouragement to the students as they leave to begin their military careers. “It’s more like an honor,” she said. “It’s a big deal.” MOAACC first vice president Gary Eppler said that those appointed to the academies and selected for ROTC scholarships are all well rounded and mature students.

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“It’s inspiring,” he said before the students were presented to an audience of about 100. “They are not the typical high school kids.” Merritt Island High graduate Miles Butler said he was appreciative that the veterans have an interest in seeing the students following in their footsteps and succeeding in their military careers. The other students are: Viera High Kyle Crocker – Marion Military Institute Brandon Turney – ROTC Marion Military Institute Nicole Sjoden – SENIOR LIFE R. Norman Moody ROTC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School’s Army JROTC prepares to present the colors at a MOAACC luncheon honoring Brevard students who were appointed to military academies or Ferris Thrower – ROTC received ROTC college scholarships. Marion Military Institute Shahana Gray – Air Sami Dunlap – ROTC Stetson Kevin Taylor – ROTC Florida Institute Force Academy Prep School University of Technology Nicholas Hibbs – ROTC Marion Tessa Harvey – ROTC Embry Riddle Bill White – ROTC Norwich University Military Institute Aeronautical University Satellite High Logan Ewing – ROTC University of Matt Lake – ROTC Embry Riddle Central Florida Eric Witherspoon – ROTC Florida State Aeronautical University University Jack Adams – ROTC University of Erin McCarthy – U.S. Military Florida. Sophronia Eckenrode – ROTC Academy University of Miami Merritt Island High Heather Miller – U.S. Coast Guard Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High Casey Bass – ROTC Stetson University Academy Cameron Ferreira – ROTC Norwich Curtis Batchelor – ROTC University of Josh Ordonez – U.S. Coast Guard University SL North Georgia Academy

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Health & Wellness Calendar June 9

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Romine brings unique perspective to his new job at Wuesthoff

BY MARIA SONNENBERG Andy Romine, the new president at Wuesthoff Medical CenterRockledge, knows the full scope of the medical profession. Driven by a desire to help others, Romine began his career in 1998 as a nurse at Cincinnati’s Bethesda North Hospital. “I wanted to affect other people’s lives in a positive way,” he said. “Working in this field gave me ample opportunity to do that, and I’m especially pleased to be in my current leadership position.” In order to impact even more patients, Romine decided to assume a leadership role in hospital administration. “It was important that I play a role in improving the care patients were receiving,” he added. Before assuming his new role at Wuesthoff, Romine served as the chief nursing officer of Trinity Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala.

for eight years. Prior to Trinity, he held several clinical and managerial roles at Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati. His experience as a nurse should prove extremely beneficial at his new position with Wuesthoff. “My background as a nurse tends to frame my decision making,” Romine said. “Referencing the impact of any decision on how it will impact the patient certainly allows me to prioritize the care and treatment of those that entrust us with their care. He earned a master’s degree in health services administration from Xavier University and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Romine knows he has his work cut out for him “All hospitals throughout the country are facing the challenge of providing improved patient outcomes in an extremely safe environment while at the same time decreasing the cost of care delivery,” he said. “Hospitals are having to innovate in ways that improve efficiencies

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Brevard County athletes qualify for National Senior Games BY WENDY SCHEURING This June marks the 30th anniversary of the National Senior Games, the pinnacle of athletic competition nationwide for senior athletes 50 and older. During the course of two weeks from June 2 to June 15, athletes will compete in 10 sports ranging from archery to swimming to volleyball. This summer’s competition will be held in Birmingham, Ala. To compete at the national level, athletes must qualify at the state games. Angie Olds of Melbourne competes both nationally and internationally as an archer in Olympic style recurve. “If you watch any of the Olympic archery events,” she said. “I shoot what they shoot.” Olds, 64, who has been shooting archery for the past 12 years, qualified for the nationals at the Florida State Games in Clearwater by earning 711 points. She recently competed in a World Archery event in New Zealand, earning both a bronze and a silver medal in her age group. To earn her silver medal in the archery’s International Field Association (IFFA) field round, in SENIOR LIFE photo addition to shooting, she traversed a Angie Olds will compete in archery during the National Senior Games this month in Birmingham, Ala. strenuous course. got the silver,’’ Showers said. “I have But, that won’t stop him from “They had us been playing in senior games for 17 competing. going down ravines years and travel all over the country.’’ “Because I’ve played it so long and and you had to climb Despite qualifying for the National at a young age, I’m very competitive,” down 30 or 40 feet, Senior Games, Showers will not travel Showers said. “It’s a sport that I could and climb back out to Birmingham for the competition play and keep in shape, so I’ve just to get to the target to since there are not enough 80-and-older stayed with it.” SL score, climbing over players to form a team. For more information, go to nsga.com. fences a couple of times,” she said. To earn her bronze, she shot 72 arrows at the 60-meter distance. Olds is looking forward to the National Senior Games this month. “I like the competition,” she said. “It makes me ® feel as if I have earned something.” SERVING BREVARD COUNTY FOR OVER 50 YEARS Fritz Showers, 81, of Viera has been With three convenient locations throughout Brevard County competing in the we make treatment more accessible sport of basketball for 70 years. Today, he is so dedicated to the sport that he wakes up at 4 a.m. to practice with a group of players at a local gym at 5 a.m. three Allison Raco, PA-C Richard C. Kirkpatrick, M.D Mario J. Sequeira, M.D Andrew Miner, MD Cheryl Young, PA-C times per week. He sometimes competes with younger players because he can’t always find enough teammates in the 80-and-older age group. At the National Makesha Holbrook-Curd, PA-C Kristine C. Hertzog, PA-C Brookelynn K. Kendrick, ARNP-C Fonda K. Schreiber, PA-C Senior Games, Brevard Skin and Cancer Center is a team of board-certified teams of three will dermatologists and experienced medical professionals specializing play three halfin general and cosmetic dermatology in addition to MOHS surgery. hour games. Like We offer a full-service aesthetic center with a staff of medical all the other sports, players must qualify aestheticians to keep your skin’s healthy glow year round with at the state level to laser skin rejuvenation, cosmetic fillers and Botox®. compete. Titusville Viera Rockledge “We had a SENIOR LIFE photo tournament in 321-267-3376 321-752-5994 321-636-7780 Fritz Showers of Viera has qualified to play basketball Lakeland and won in the National Senior Games, but he will not participate Immediate appointments available the gold, and played since he has been unable to find other 80-and-older in The Villages and BREVARDSKIN.COM players to form a team.

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Favorite workout activity Racquetball. I play three times a week. It’s a sport that I found out I could do well. I just love it. My sister started playing and, when I was visiting her, I thought, “I could do that.” It’s like a competition between me and my sister.

Favorite workout activity I play racquetball three to four times a week. I’ve been involved in sports my entire life, and I love the competition. I walk two miles a day when I’m not playing racquetball. Racquetball is a lot less boring than walking.

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Motivation Racquetball is my only physical activity outside of raising my family. It is my recreation and emotional outlet. It’s what has kept me healthy and able to play. I often say nothing hurts when I play racquetball. Nutrition My appetite has always been pretty good. I just eat good home-cooked food that one of my daughters cooks for me. I love sweets. There’s no doubt about that. I have ice cream every day, and I have a glass of sherry every day, too.

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Motivation Keeping active motivates me. I love the exercise, and I grew up that way. If you sit around, you get as stiff as a board. It also helps keep my weight down. Nutrition I eat what my wife puts in front of me, and she is very health conscious! I also watch my intake of carbohydrates. I do drink a cup of coffee and an alcoholic beverage once in a while, but I mainly drink water.

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Breathtaking Telluride splendid for both winter, summer vacations BY ANDREA GROSS I’ve been warned that the landing for pilots at Telluride Regional Airport will be heart-stopping. At 9,070 feet above sea level, Telluride is not only the highest commercial runway in the United States, but it’s also surrounded by mountains, some of which rise almost another mile into the air. Landing, I’ve been told, is like dropping into the bottom of a deep bowl. But as we begin the descent, the view is so magnificent that I forget to be frightened. Even by Colorado standards, Telluride is stunning. Located in the southwestern corner of the state, near the point where Colorado meets Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, it’s girded by the largest concentration of “fourteeners” (mountain-talk for peaks that are more than 14,000 feet above sea level) in North America. For 300 days a year the slopes — forest green in summer, aspen gold in fall and snow white in winter — are backed by lapis-colored sky. I soon learn that the word “Telluride” actually refers to an area that contains two very different towns: Telluride Village, which dates back to the mining days of the 19th century, and Mountain Village, which was established in 1987. The two are connected by a free gondola that takes folks back-and-forth from 6:30 a.m. until midnight. Our first stop is Telluride Village, located at the bottom of a box canyon. We saunter down Colorado Avenue, the town’s main drag, and gaze rapturously at Bridal Veil Falls, which tumbles 365 feet down the mountain in front of us, the tallest free-falling waterfall in the state. On either side of us are old

buildings, mostly brick or clapboard, that have been turned into small locallyowned restaurants or shops that carry out the twin themes of mountains and the Southwest. There’s a wide selection of turquoise jewelry, leather belts, warm sweaters and paintings featuring mountains and aspens. As we wander up the side streets, we pass small Victorian homes painted rainbow colors and note that there isn’t a chain store or mall in sight. In the 1980s, as many of Colorado’s ski towns morphed from outposts for ski bums into enclaves for the wealthy, Telluride Village took steps to retain its old-time character. It has a strict set of building codes, and the core area has been designated a National Historic Landmark. As a result, while the town certainly has its share of wealthy folks, the ambiance is decidedly Bohemian and unpretentious. Even at Allreds, one of the town’s top restaurants, the dress is casual, the feeling relaxed. Since we haven’t bothered to rent a car — a non-necessity in Telluride — we pile our suitcases into the gondola. In 13 minutes, we’ve traveled 1,000 feet higher and disembark in Mountain Village. Here the atmosphere is more rarefied, both in altitude and design. Mountain Village is a planned community of European-styled hotels, condos and private homes. As the center of the area’s ski operations, many of the lodgings have ski-in/skiout facilities, and most offer multibedroom accommodations complete with kitchen. The small plaza is filled with restaurants and shops featuring outdoor clothing and sports equipment.

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SENIOR LIFE Irv Green Mountain Village is a planned community of Alpine-style lodgings. Until recently, snow sports were Telluride’s main claim to fame, but the two towns are becoming equally well known as a summer destination. During the summer, activities range from hiking and biking to fishing and golfing. In addition, the area has a full program of warm-weather weekend specials, from world-renowned music and film festivals to small but classy craft and culinary shows. For some folks, Telluride is all about doing, but for me it’s also about simply being. I’m convinced there’s no place more beautiful, and my husband agrees. As we climb into the small plane that will lift us out of the canyon, he sums up our trip by saying, “I feel as if I’ve been living inside a National Geographic photograph.”

Telluride tips To prevent altitude sickness, guzzle water. In addition, go light on caffeine and alcohol, at least for the first few days. The Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), which is considerably larger than Telluride’s own airport (TEX), is 65 miles from Telluride. While it won’t provide you with bragging rights for surviving a stomach-churning dive into the box canyon, it does offer 15 direct flights from 10 major US cities. Once at the airport, you can rent a car for the drive to Telluride, but since a car really isn’t a necessity once you get to the town, most people opt for ground transportation. SL For an expanded version of this story and information on other Colorado destinations, see Traveltizers.com.

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Saturday at the Theme Park turns to Scream Park The term Theme Park sounds like something really fun and, if you’ve ever been to any of them, they really are, unless you go on Saturday. For those days only, they should call them Scream Parks because all your memories of the day are being in lines. Being an annual passholder to the most popular Theme Park on the planet is so cool. Normally, I go on weekdays with my younger bro for what we call our vacation from retirement. Then, last week, we decided to try a Saturday. To explain this experience, it’s best described as being the 70,001st person in a stadium with a capacity of 70,000. The fun begins before you ever get in the gate. Start with the parking ticket gate and the long lines there to pay $20 just so your car can cook on a small piece of their concrete while you’re inside having fun. Then you encounter these humans dressed in all yellow carrying a flashlight they use as a threatening weapon to make you park your car as far from the park as possible. Oh, there’s plenty of spaces a short walk from the front gate, but you have to go where they say and that’s essentially a half-mile marathon walk from the front gate. So now it’s been almost two hours since you left the house and you’re not in yet. Then, you approach the gate which looks like a beehive of humans going in all directions as if someone had just hit the hive with a bat and panicked the bees. People were fighting for their place in line to pay $122.48 a person

Funny thing is... Sammy Haddad just to get in and share their experience with the other 70,000 fun seekers. Once you get your ticket, you get in another long line to enter. Here some genius said “Let’s make them hold their ticket up to one post and put their finger in a slot before we let them in.” Yeah, that really moves the line along. Now 2 1/2 hours into your day, you’re finally in and oh look, people everywhere. Here, even men have to stand in line to use the bathroom. Are you hungry? Long lines. Wanna ride a ride? Long lines. Take a pic with a character? You guessed it. For Frozen, the wait time was 320 minutes! That’s almost 5 1/2 hours folks. At the end of my seven-hour day, I had drank two beers with an order of fries and rode one ride. So next Saturday, I will grab a free beer from my fridge, sit in my spacious recliner in air-conditioned comfort and turn on the Main Street Cam to watch the Battle of the Bees. SL Dr. Sammy

Beautiful Florida weather lifts our spirit Media reports the “hurricane season has begun.” Predictions of named storms have come from the experts in Colorado. Weather is a big part of our daily life. We check daily forecasts on our iPhone, radio or television. As part of greeting a friend, we comment: “Looks like we can get some rain today.” It escalates to “We sure need rain,” or “I hope it rains.” Weather has an impact on our lives. In our youth, rain storms could wash out a picnic or baseball game. As a parent, we looked for “rainy day” activities when outdoor events were canceled. As seniors, we connect with weather by commenting “There’s a weather change coming; my arthritis is bad today; I can feel it in my joints.” Gout, healed fractures, back pain, sinus aches and allergies are medical challenges experienced from weather changes. Attitudes and dispositions are connected to weather. When we first moved to Florida more than 30 years ago from frigid Wisconsin, we enjoyed endless hot, sunny days followed by daily storms. We are energized or negatively impacted by weather. Sunny days give us a lift. Environmental scientists have studied the impact of weather on people around the world. They have created artificial conditions in homes with sunny photographs and ultraviolet lights to help people in cold climates improve their lives. In Florida, we create cool interiors with energyefficient air conditioning. Daily, we move from a cooled home to the warm outdoors, to our cooled vehicles, hot

Challenges of Living to Age 100 Ed Baranowski outdoors and into a cold restaurant. We used to laugh at my mother who always carried a shawl. Now, we carry sweaters. Climate change is a continuous topic of conversation. Extreme weather changes have an impact on our health and economic activities. Farming, construction and recreation are among the most challenged activities. When we traveled from Florida to Antarctica, we experienced warm Florida to raging blizzards heading South. Changes in barometric pressure affected our bodies. As a recreational boater, I would check the weather radio onboard before and during each outing. There was a “Go, No Go” protocol, but many times I fell victim to faulty forecasts or headed out in challenging conditions for the excitement. Let’s plan, prepare, and pray: “Thank you God for this beautiful Florida weather, calm the storms that threaten us. We praise your goodness.” SL Ed Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be contacted at topicsed@aol.com.

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Current enrollees can keep Medicare Supplement Plans C or F Dear Lance, I have had Original Medicare and Medicare Supplement Plan F for many years. A friend recently told me that my Supplement plan will be discontinued in 2020. Is this true? I like my plan and do not want to change to a different one. Very concerned Dear Concerned, You can relax! As of 2020, Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap) will no longer sell new Medigap Plans C or F. The U.S. Congress “voted to eliminate the coverage of the Part B deductible for any medical supplemental policy sold or issued . . . to a newly eligible Medicare beneficiary on or after January 1, 2020.” (114th Congress House Bill) This will affect plans C and F — the only ones that cover the Part B deductible and are the only plans affected. Plans C and F will continue to be available to those who are enrolled in them as of Dec. 31, 2019. Since you already have Plan F, the most popular Medicare Supplement, the discontinuation of new sales of your plan will not affect you. You will be “grandfathered” in, and the plan will continue to offer the same benefits. As of 2020, Medicare beneficiaries will not be able to newly enroll in Plans C or F. Dear Lance, During the past year, I have had substantial medical expenses that were covered by Medicare and my Medicare Supplement. I expect my need for expensive medical care to continue. Now I am worried that my supplement plan will cancel my coverage because they have had to pay so much for my care. I’m afraid to call them to ask about this because I don’t want to call their attention to what I have recently cost them. Can my Medicare Supplement plan cancel my coverage due to my high medical costs? Worried Dear Worried, Medicare Supplement (AKA Medigap) policies sold since 1992 are guaranteed renewable. This means that your policy cannot be canceled except under the following circumstances:

• You were not truthful when you filled out the application for your policy; • You stop paying the premiums; or • The insurance company goes bankrupt or becomes insolvent. • Your high medical expenses are not a reason your coverage can be canceled. According to Medicare, if you bought your Medigap policy before 1992, it might not be guaranteed renewable. This means the Medigap insurance company can refuse to renew the policy, as long as it gets the state’s approval to cancel it. If this happens, you have the right to buy another Medigap policy. SL For answers to your questions about Medicare or for assistance in selecting Medicare plans, contact SHINE. About SHINE SHINE is an award-winning statewide volunteer program

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One of my favorite annual destinations in Florida at any time of year is historic St. Augustine. Note that from the middle of November and for the entire months of December and January of every year, the city has more than three million brilliant lights celebrating this gala Holiday Season. Your visit to St. Augustine, at any time of year, should start at the Visitors Information Center located at the corner of Castillo Drive and San Marco Avenue. The Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Here you can find maps, an orientation movie, lounge and restrooms. Plan in advance and phone for their handy Visitors Guide of St. Augustine at 800-653-2489. As you exit the Visitors Information Center, you will see the City Gate. This gate is a replica of the original palm log wall that runs from Castillo Drive east to the Castillo de San Marcos Fortress. The Castillo de San Marcos Fortress facing Matanzas Bay is constructed of coquina stone that was quarried from nearby Anastasia Island. The construction of the fortress began in 1672 and was completed several years later. Our

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Touring the Town John Trieste walking tour does not include a visit inside the fort. Enter St. George Street through the City Gate on Orange Street to begin your own walking tour. Take your time and absorb as much of the historic sites as you can. Dozens of homes and shops have been completely restored on this pedestrianonly walk along lovely St. George Street. In the short distance between Orange and Cuna streets, you can tour The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse at 14 St. George Street, built more than 200 years ago. There is a modest admission charge. St. Photios National Greek Orthodox Shrine, an institution of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came

to America in 1768, located at 41 St. George Street. There is no admission charge. The Colonial Spanish Quarter is located at 29 St. George Street. This is a living history museum where costumed SENIOR LIFE photo interpreters relive The Castillo de San Marcos Fortress faces Matanzas Bay a time when St. in St. Augustine. Augustine was a remote outpost If time allows, you can make a of the Spanish Empire. The colonial right onto King Street and see the Spanish Quarter illustrates the life of Casa Monica Hotel, take tours of the Spanish soldiers and their families in Lightner Museum, Flagler College, 1740 St. Augustine. There is a modest the Museum of Weapons and Early admission charge. American History and the outstanding At the corner of St. George Zorayda Castle. There is so much to and Hypolita Streets is the famous see and do in St. Augustine that you Columbia Restaurant located at 94 St. will come back again and again and George. You may want to take a break, take tours of historic places that you rest and have a tasty lunch here. It is have missed on this day. open daily. For information, call Your trip in the morning from 800-227-1905. Brevard County begins by taking I–95 Following lunch, continuing North to Exit 311, which is Route 207 south on St. George, you can see the East. Take 207 East for four-and-aPena–Peck House, built in the 1700s. half miles to Route 1 (Ponce De Leon This house has rooms authentically Blvd.) Then take Route 1 North one furnished with both Spanish and New mile to Orange Street. Make a right England antiques, offering you a peek turn onto Orange Street and drive one into what life was like in colonial block. Then park in the Municipal and 19th century St. Augustine. Parking Garage. The St. Augustine There is no admission fee. At this Visitors Center is right next door. corner, you also can visit the Basilica This is another one-day trip that is Cathedral of St. Augustine, Plaza de inexpensive, educational and will give la Constitucion, (this is where the your entire family great memories. SL slave market was conducted) and Enjoy, the interesting Government House John Trieste Museum.

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Introduced to the American public in the 1970s by ExxonMobil, plastic bags were not well received by consumers at first, who preferred the familiar, sturdy paper bags. It was not until the 1980s, after businesses realized that plastic bags were “simply much cheaper for stores to purchase than paper bags, [and were] also waterproof and stronger than paper bags,” that plastic bags became the norm. Their light weight and convenience made them acceptable and even popular among shoppers. By 1985, 75 percent of American grocery stores carried plastic bags. In 2011, the estimated number of plastic bags used each year in the United States was around 102 billion (Rolling Stone) and still less than 1 percent are recycled. As the use of plastic bags increased, concerns about their impact grew among environmentalists. Besides being made from an unsustainable byproduct of oil and natural gas — as any plastic — plastic bags are found flying around, polluting streets and waterways, where they become a threat to wildlife. Birds get trapped in them and “marine animals often mistake the plastic bags for food and ingest them leading to starvation, suffocation or drowning.” The cost of using plastic bags has affected communities that must spend time and money on cleanups, and our oceans, which end up being the last destination for the flying bags. Recycling facilities also feel the impact of plastic bags. Plastic bag removal represents about 25 percent of their labor cost. If the bags are not

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removed from the processing line, they jam sorting equipment. The negative effects of using plastic bags have been decisive for many countries to implement policies either banning or imposing fees on plastic bags. Bangladesh, China and Italy are examples of countries that have banned plastic bags altogether. Ireland’s imposition of a 15-cent fee has resulted in a 95-percent reduction in use (Worldwatch). In the U.S., “the American Chemistry Council (ACC), an industry group whose members include petrochemical giants such as ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical,” has been strongly investing resources “to overturn bans on plastic bags, cast doubt on legitimate scientific studies and even file lawsuits against anti-bag activists.” Despite steps taken by ACC, a growing number of municipalities have passed measures restricting the use of plastic bags. Washington, D.C. has imposed a 5-cent fee on plastic bags, and in 2016 California confirmed the ban on plastic bags through a referendum. In May 2017, Coral Gables became the first city in Florida to ban plastic bags.

Businesses also are joining in the effort. IKEA stores, for example, only offer customers one option: reusable bags — available for a fee. And just last year Adidas “removed approximately 70 million plastic bags from 14,000 Adidas stores across 91 countries” as part of their Brand Sustainability project. Grocery stores such as Target and Lucky’s Market implemented incentive programs for shoppers to bring in their own reusable bags. Target refunds 5 SENIOR LIFE Courtesy of Recycle Brevard cents per reusable bag, A plastic bag has hampered this local bird's ability to while Lucky’s Market move properly. (LuckysMarket.com/ west-melbourne-florida/) No matter which way it’s done, took the incentive a little further and reducing the number of plastic bags created a program, called Bag for that circulate in our community has Change, to help raise funds for local become crucial to preventing ocean nonprofit organizations. At checkout, pollution and littering as well as shoppers who bring their own reusable protecting our wildlife. bags have the option to either receive a While we don’t have legislation 10-cent refund per bag or donate a 10- determining the fate of plastic bags cent wooden chip per bag to one of the in our area, we still can make a three nonprofit organizations featured difference by bringing our own bags in the store for the quarter. when we shop, requesting our favorite Recycle Brevard was fortunate stores to provide alternative bags to be one of the nonprofits selected and asking stores to create incentive for the program in the quarter that programs. It might sound like too began May 21. So next time you shop little, but every step taken in the right at Lucky’s, remember to bring your direction is one step closer to a plasticreusable bags and please consider bag-free environment. SL donating your wooden dimes to Email Marcia Booth at Recycle Brevard. Marcia@3RsAndBeyond.org.

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Cocoa Beach Uncorked

June 3, 4 1 - 4 p.m., $55-$75 Be part of the launch of the most delicious foodie event on Florida’s Space Coast. Cocoa Beach Pier 401 Meade Ave. Cocoa Beach

Markstein Quartet in Concert

3 p.m. Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave. Cocoa, 321-633-1792

Community Band of Brevard

3 p.m. “Crowd Pleasers” A collection of musical favorites. Merritt Island High School Auditorium 100 Mustang Way Merritt Island 321-338-6210

FATHER’S DAY

Father’s Day Brunch

11 a.m. Tradewinds Restaurant at Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera 321-504-7776, ext. 7370

Mondays and Tuesdays Searstown Mall Titusville 3550 S. Washington Ave. Titusville 321-615-8183

Your original artwork must be submitted by midnight. Art Gallery of Viera The Avenue Viera 321-504-4343

Pickleball

Boomer Buffet

D-DAY

Titusville Farmers’ Market Deadline for Earth Alive: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call for Art

Noon - 1 p.m., $1 Mondays and Fridays Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-608-7400

National Children’s Day

Solve Genealogical Research Brickwalls

9:30 a.m. Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave. Cocoa, 321-633-1792

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Thursdays Pizza Gallery & Grill The Avenue Viera 321-633-0397

June 7, 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne 321-724-0555

5:30 - 7 p.m. Hospice of St. Francis 4875 N. Wickham Road Suite 104 Melbourne 321-269-4240

6 - 10 p.m. Highland Avenue Downtown Melbourne 321-724-1741

4 - 7 p.m., $50 The Crowne Plaza 2605 N. Highway A1A Melbourne 321-951-9998

“Planes, Trains & Automobiles” Concert

North Brevard Republican Club

7 p.m. Speaker Gov. Rick Scott The Great Outdoors Golf Club 137 Plantation Drive Titusville RSVP 321-264-2634

10 -11 a.m., $2 Joseph N. Davis Community Center 2547 Grant Street Melbourne 321-608-7460

1 -3 p.m., $15-$20 Freedom 7 Senior Community Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505

National Flag Day

Beading Class

6525 Third St., Suite 208 Viera, 321-704-8505

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibisicus Blvd. Melbourne, 321-633-2076

Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-608-7400

6 - 8 p.m. Civic and government discussion about historic and current events. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive 321-255-4404

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Featuring mobile clothing shopping from BonWorth. Courtenay Springs Village 100 S. Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island 321-452-1233

Sunshine Open House

Summer Begins

Life After Cancer: Family and Work Relationships 3 - 4 p.m. Cancer Care Centers of Brevard 1430 S. Pine Street Melbourne 877-727-4985

2 - 5 p.m. Elks Lodge #1532 315 Florida Ave. Cocoa, 866-455-2322

9:30 a.m., $6 Latin music-inspired movement class. Freedom 7 Senior Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505

3 - 5 p.m. Discussing “The Reading Promise” by Alice Ozma and Jim Brozina. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive 321-255-4404

“Patriotic America” 3:30 PM Riverside Presbyterian Church 3400 N. Atlantic Avenue Cocoa Beach 321-525-7825

Space Coast Doll Artists

9 a.m. Palm Bay Library 1520 Port Malabar Blvd NE Palm Bay 321-952-4519

Hospice of St. Francis Bereavement Support Group

5:30 - 7 p.m. Hospice of St. Francis 4875 N. Wickham Road Suite 104 Melbourne, 321-269-4240

Zumba Gold

Orange Blossom Day

National Flip Flop Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Nunsense II: The Second Coming

Singles/Couples Dance

7 - 10 p.m. Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-631-7556

Times vary, $16 - $24 Cocoa Village Playhouse 300 Brevard Ave. Cocoa Village 321-636-5050

Space Coast Symphony Winds & Chorus

Swingtime Band June Moon Dance

“America the Beautiful” A musical salute to America 7 p.m. Scott Center for the Performing Arts 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Melbourne, 855-252-7276

7 - 10 p.m., $7 - $10 Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne 321-339-7705

10 - 11:30 a.m. Discussing “Radio ShangriLa” by Lisa Napoli. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive 321-255-4404

9:30 - 10:30 a.m., $2 All levels of fitness welcome, chair assist OK. Freedom 7 Senior Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505

6 - 9 p.m. Downtown Cocoa Village Brevard Ave. Cocoa 321-433-8800

7 - 8 p.m., $10, Tuesdays Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne 321-608-7400

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Avenue Melbourne 863-268-4273 Bianca Park 1300 Bianca Drive NE Palm Bay 321-952-3400

Ballroom Dancing

ReptiDay Melbourne Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit our booth at the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Fair

Strength and Balance

Concert in the Park Senior Life’s 20th Anniversary Ice Cream Social 6 - 9 p.m.

The Non-Fiction Book Club Suntree/Viera Book Club

National Iced Tea Day

7 - 10 p.m. Cost $6, $5 for members. Free snacks, BYOB Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-631-7556

Vascular Vein Open House World Elder Abuse 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Awareness Day Vascular Vein Cemters Information Fair

2 p.m. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771

6:30 p.m. Franklin T. DeGroodt 6475 Minton Road SW Palm Bay 321-952-6317

Dr. Vernon Boushell Concert Series

“Celebration of America”

5:30 - 10 p.m. Proceeds from Dancing for the Space Coast generate funds to support local children’s charities. FIT Clemente Center 150 W. University Blvd. Melbourne 321-264-5201

Singles/Couples Ballroom Dance

M&M Show Zumba

9:30 p.m. - close Thursdays - Saturdays Pizza Gallery & Grill The Avenue Viera 321-633-0397

Uptown After Hours

Dancing for the Space Coast

Hats, Handbags and Horses

6:45 - 7:45 p.m., $7 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Wickham Park Community Center 2815 Leisure Way Melbourne 321-608-7490

Gentle Yoga

Adult Coloring Club

Central Florida Accordion Cub Meeting

Hospice of St. Francis Melbourne Main Street’s Bereavement Support Group Friday Fest

6:30 p.m., June 14, 15 Melbourne Community 4 p.m., Wednesdays, $5 Orchestra picnic and concert. Palm Bay Library Melbourne Auditorium 1520 Port Malabar Blvd NE 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Palm Bay Melbourne 269-876-2909 321-285-6724

New Millenium

Seventh annual Historic Cocoa Beach Contra Dance Cocoa Village BBQ & Blues 7 - 10:30 p.m., $10

“Seeing is Believing: Preventing falls with better Zumba 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., $8 vision”

National Doughnut Day

SATURDAY

Cocoa Beach Rec Center 321 Ramp Road Cocoa Beach 321-427-3587

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June 2, 5 - 9:30 p.m. June 3, 11 a.m. - 9:15 p.m. Fantastic food, awesome music. Free to the public. Sea Turtle Walk Riverfront Park 9 p.m., $15 Cocoa Village Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 321-631-9075 and Friday. June and July A guided turtle walk with “Fabrications” the chance of seeing nesting opening art reception loggerhead sea turtles. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Barrier Island Sanctuary Fifth Avenue Art Gallery 8385 South Hwy A1A 1470 Highland Avenue Melbourne Beach Melbourne RSVP 352-373-6441 321-259-8261

Melbourne Auditorium, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cancer Survivor’s Day

Palm Bay Caribe Film Festival June 1 - June 3, $10 2174 Harris Ave. NE Palm Bay

Come to the SENIOR LIFE booth at the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Information Fair

THURSDAY

Cocoa Village Friday Fest

Sip n’ Paint

6 - 9 p.m., $35 Bring your own refreshments and leave with a finished painting Studios of Cocoa Beach 165 Minuteman Causeway Cocoa Beach, 321-613-3480

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EGAD Main Street First Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Eau Gallie Square 1440 Highland Avenue, Melbourne 321-574-2737 First Friday by the Bay 5 p.m. Celebration Square 4600 Dixie Highway, Palm Bay 321-952-3400 Alice in Wonderland 8 p.m., $16-$23 Surfside Players 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach 321-783-3127

June 3

9/11 Memorial Beam Dedication Ceremony 10 a.m. The Avenue Viera is the new home to the seven-foot long, one-ton steel beam that was recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center. The Avenue Viera 321-634-5390

June 4

The Classical Ballet Celebration 4 - 6 p.m. Food, drinks, door prizes and entertainment will be provided. Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne 321-622-4713

Please call to confirm the event times

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June 9

Downtown Titusville Street Party 6 - 10 p.m. Downtown Titusville & Julia Street Parking Lot Titusville 321-267-7367

June 10

Rock the Park 3 - 10 p.m. Downtown Melbourne, 321-724-1741 Live music, entertainment, food trucks and tons of family fun. Wickham Park Pavilion 3745 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321-312-8715 Buckaroo Ball Benefiting Harmony Farms 6 p.m. Suntree Country Club The 25th anniversary event will feature a night of racing, dancing, games and an auction. Sheriff Wayne Ivey will be the announcer for the Wild West Race. 1 Country Club Drive, Suntree 321-631-9433 Bottoms Up Beer Run 6 - 9 p.m., $5 - $40 A fun 4K that combines running (or walking) with homebrew along the way. Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne 321-622-5939

Sal Valentinetti 8 p.m., $44 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321-242-2219

June 16

Canaveral Mac Attack Fishing Tournament June 16, 17 The Cove at Port Canaveral 613 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral 407-480-7443

demonstrations, workshops, performances, CosPlay contests and many vendors. Space Coast Convention Center 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa 321-635-9975 Downtown Melbourne Art Walk 5 - 8 p.m. New Haven Avenue Downtown Melbourne 321-952-3070

June 23

Golf Disc Fridays 5 - 8 p.m. Manatee Sanctuary Park 701 Thurm Blvd., Cape Canaveral 321-868-1226

Dance Party Tradewinds Restaurant at Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-504-7776, ext. 7370

June 17

Movie in the Park 7 - 11 p.m. Join us for a free showing of the popular movie “Shrek.” There will be food trucks and fun! Wickham Park Pavillion 3745 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321-255-4307

Downtown Melbourne Art Walk 5 - 8 p.m. New Haven Avenue Downtown Melbourne 321-952-3070 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra “Broadway Showstoppers” 7 p.m., $20 Scott Center for the Performing Arts 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Melbourne, 32940 855-252-7276 Cosography 2017 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Come join us for panels,

June 25

“Havana Nights” A Sophisticated Bridal Showcase 1 - 5 p.m. Space Coast Convention Center Holiday Inn Express & Space Coast Convention Center 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa 321-635-9975

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Senior Life

News for Titusville, Mims & Port St. John

North Brevard Casa Coquina del Mar offers unique experience BY FLORA REIGADA Before taking a cruise out of Port Canaveral in 2012, Ginny and Dennis Fitzpatrick made a stop in Titusville that would change their lives. It was at the Casa Coquina del Mar Bed and Breakfast, where they spent the night. The Washington, D.C. area couple enjoyed Florida and other guests at the spacious establishment, built SENIOR LIFE Dan Reigada in 1927. A brass bed in the Ruby Suite of the Casa Coquina There was so much del Mar Bed and Breakfast in Titusville encourages with which to fall sweet dreams. in love, such as the spectacular view of the Florida’s warmth being better for Indian River and Kennedy Space Dennis Fitzpatrick’s health prompted Center, across the waterway. the couple to become year-round “You could actually sit on the residents, leaving their Pennsylvania balcony, watch the rockets launch and business in the hands of a crew. hear their roar,” Ginny Fitzpatrick Historic sources filled the said. Fitzpatricks in on the history of their The couple wanted to take on Florida property. a retirement project, so they were They learned the building has pleased to learn the business was served as a hotel, an apartment for sale. They were soon its proud and an orphanage. Its guests have owners. included notorious gangster, Al Already proprietors of the Capone. Heritage House Inn Bed and Thanks to the Fitzpatricks, Breakfast in Johnstown, Pa., they the Casa Coquina continues to brought their expertise to Casa make history — and many happy Coquina. memories. Plan A was to divide their Each of its eight suites features a residence between the two locations. bedroom, sitting room and private But making needed improvements bath. to the Casa Coquina would prove The suites are uniquely themed. challenging. Vast collections of “Many of our guests work in the antiques and other items such as dolls space industry,” Fitzpatrick said. “But were stuffed into its many rooms. we also get families and retirees. We “You couldn’t even walk into some treat everyone like family.” SL of the rooms,” she said. The Casa Coquina del Mar is at The couple needed to sift through 4010 Coquina Ave. For information, it. The garden also required some call 321-268-4653, go to their website tender loving care and murals created at casacoquina.com or contact them by artist Al Rao needed touching up. by email at casacoquinadelmar@ This ongoing labor of love and gmail.com.

SENIOR LIFE Dan Reigada

The Casa Coquina del Mar Bed and Breakfast in Titusville offers eight suites furnished in vintage elegance.

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Casa Coquina del Mar Bed and Breakfast innkeeper Michelle Walker stands next to the mounted knight at the foot of a stairway which welcomes guests to elegant suites.

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North Brevard

Calendar & Events Wednesday, June 7 • 5:30 - 7 p.m. North Brevard Adult Coloring Group Senior Center Relax and join other adults and 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333

teens who enjoy coloring. Supplies included.

Mondays • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 21 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Tuesdays • 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Titusville Public Library

Smartphone and Tablet Class Call Jim Cheal for an appointment at 321-258-1936. $2 members/$3 non-members. Beginner Line Dancing $3 members/$4 non-members.

Wednesdays • 10 - 11 a.m.

Senior Fitness $3 members/$4 non-members.

Saturday, June 10 • 6 p.m. Italian Dinner Fundraiser Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $12.

Tuesday, June 13 • 5 p.m. Dinner and a Movie “Hidden Figures” Cost: $5.

Mims-Scottsmoor Public Library 3615 Lionel Road, Mims 321-264-5080

Thursday, June 1 • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Book Club Please call the reference department for this month’s selection.

Thursday, June 1 • 6 - 8 p.m.

Acrylic Painting with Pat Urbano All materials will be provided. Cost: $10. Register early since space is limited.

Monday June 12 • 1 - 3 p.m.

Hippy Chics Beaded Jewelry Instruction and materials provided. Cost is $10. Register with Angela, 321-745-8976.

Tuesday, June 20 • 2 - 3 p.m.

Adult Coloring Club Come and join us for this relaxing and quiet time. All materials are provided.

Thursday, June 22 • 6 p.m.

Cook the Book Club Join us to discuss and sample food together from a paleo cookbook.

Port St. John Public Library

6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John 321-633-1867 Every Monday • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Yarning for a Cause Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join the group and make items to be donated to charities.

Every Tuesday • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Senior Games Join other seniors for a variety of games.Bring your favorite game and lunch or a snack.

Every Friday • 2 - 4 p.m.

Yarn Club Knit, crochet and needle arts. All ages and abilities welcome.

Every Saturday • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous Join others who are becoming victorious over bad eating habits.

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Bookworms Adult Discussion Group Meet other readers who will discuss the book of the month, available at the reference desk.

2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville 321-264-5026 Every Tuesday • 10 - 11 a.m.

Master Gardener’s Clinic Our master gardener will answer your plant questions. Bring samples.

Every Tuesday • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga Bring a yoga mat and water. $5 cost.

Every Wednesday • Noon - 2 p.m. Instructional Line Dancing Learn to make the most of your exercise experience.

Tuesday, June 6 • 2 p.m.

Pinterest Class Sign up in reference for this beginner’s guide to Pinterest.

Wednesday, June 7 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cards with Ree New projects are designed for each class. Instruction/materials provided. Cost: $10. Pre-register with Ree 321-961–2350.

Saturday, June 3 • 2 - 3 p.m.

Upcycle Book Pages Repurpose old book pages! The class is free – all supplies provided. Sign up at the reference desk.

Thursday, June 8 • 2 - 3 p.m.

Afternoon Book Club Join us in discussing this month’s book selection. Light refreshments are offered. Please call the reference department for this month’s selection.

Wednesday, June 14 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Bead Ladies Jewelry Design The class includes all materials, tools and instruction. Cost is $15. Call Normandie for details and reservations at 321-225-1394.

Thursday, June 15 • 2 p.m. Adult Coloring Club All supplies are provided. Sign up in reference.

Saturday, June 17 • 2 - 3 p.m. Spanish Club Casual Spanish conversation for adults, for fun and learning.

Titusville educates, celebrates with its annual Sea Turtle Festival BY R. NORMAN MOODY As many as 8,000 sea turtles lay their eggs annually at Canaveral National Seashore, but only a fraction of the hatchlings will survive to adulthood. That’s why it is important for residents to learn what they can do to help protect the sea turtles that arrive year after year to lay their eggs on the National Seashore, two-thirds of them at Playalinda. The seventh annual Titusville Sea Turtle Festival, scheduled for June 9 and 10, is designed to do just that. It hopes to educate the public through presentations, displays and lots of fun activities for children and families. Ann Revels, a member of the festival organizing committee, said the event will help people learn more about how to protect the coastal areas and the lagoon, which are so vital for the turtles’ survival. “It’s to educate them about the sea turtles that nest on our seashore,” she said. “We want to make people aware of the treasures we have here.” Laura Henning, a spokeswoman for Canaveral National Seashore, said the partnership between the National Seashore and the City of Titusville through the years has helped to put forth information on protecting the seashore. The partnership in the festival also includes the Friends of Canaveral, the Downtown Merchants Association and the Greater Titusville Renaissance. Henning said taking care of the beach is a very important aspect of the message they want to project. In populated areas, people also need to remember to turn off lights at night during the nesting season, which runs

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Young artist Eli Russell, pictured with Heidi Thamert who owns The Downtown Art Gallery, won honorable mention in his age group during last year’s Titusville Sea Turtle Festival Art Competition. The Downtown Art Gallery sponsors the art competition.

from now through October. “Things that get dumped into the ocean is something we can prevent,” she said. Beachgoers also should be mindful to not disturb the turtle nests. The festival will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 9 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10 on a section of northbound U.S. 1 in downtown Titusville that will be closed off for the event. The festival will include turtleinspired art, vendors and educational booths. There will be live music, children’s art competition and a Junior Ranger program for children that will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 10 at Eddy Creek Pavilion at the Canaveral National Seashore. Then, there is the Turtle Crawl. Heidi Thamert, a downtown business owner and festival committee member, said the Turtle Crawl is a fun activity for everyone in which participants go to different merchants to find a turtle figure for points toward a drawing for prizes. SL For more information, SENIOR LIFE photo check out the Titusville Sea Turtle Festival on Facebook Young artist Josiah El Aouar participated in or call 321-268-0122. last year’s Titusville Sea Turtle Festival Art Competition.

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Approximately 150 photographers of all skills levels, beginning to advanced, congregate monthly at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. “For some it’s a hobby,” said John Buck, the current president of the Camera Club of Brevard. “This club is extremely socially oriented.” Members arrive at 6 p.m. or SENIOR LIFE Courtesy of Chuck Palmer earlier for the 6:30 p.m. meeting in Secretary of the Camera Club of Brevard order to socialize. Chuck Palmer took this amazing photo of Guest speakers, “tremendous the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 experts,” for the meetings are planned 10 months out. The speaker configuration rocket. also judges the monthly contest of especially for portraiture. photos submitted by club members, He explained, “It’s not just and there is a break for “heavy duty capturing an image of an egret in the snacks.” When the meeting lets out, morning, or sunrise at the beach. some of the group “goes to Starbucks Teaching people is a tremendous joy around the corner.” to me. Lending my expertise and In addition to the guest speaker, watching them succeed … Sharing Buck explains, “Each month we’ll have information is one of the joys for all either a field trip or a workshop and of us.” sometimes both.” The club workshops Buck discussed a big club project are “geared toward one of our mission called Capture Brevard. It is not a statements, to help educate our competition, but rather a collection of members.” Field trips can be farther 250 photographs by club members of away, like a Tarpon Springs bus trip. Buck worked for Eastman Kodak Company as a photographer testing new cameras and film, traveling to different countries two weeks at a time. He was “the only photographer providing them with lifestyle photography.” He developed the psychology and skill of taking pictures of people he didn’t know, learning how to talk to them, capturing them on film. As he developed his people SENIOR LIFE Courtesy of Chuck Palmer skills, he developed friendships Chuck Palmer, a member of the Camera all over the world. He brings that Club of Brevard, captured this humorous expertise with him to the club, photo shot.

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Like the summer temperature, Titusville’s real estate market is heating up and the numbers are in. Indicating properties are on the move, Lisa Ewertz Mosier, Sales Associate and Realtor at the Florida Property Center said, “Active listings are down 53 percent from last year. As for total sales, we are just a bit ahead, with a 3-percent increase. These include single family homes, condos and townhomes. The average sale price is $148,000. This includes all types of sales, such as foreclosed and short sale closing. Minus distress sales, the average sale price is $151,000, an 11-percent increase from last year.” Homes in the $100,000 to $200,000 range represent 50 percent of the market. We are seeing multiple offers on these homes and their market time from listing to closing is shorter, at about 53 days, down 15 percent. “Many first-time buyers are entering the market because of low interest rates,” Mosier said. “There are some great first-time home buyer programs for our area, such as Florida Hardest Hit. It is available in 10 SENIOR LIFE Courtesy of Eric and Diana Haberle counties, Brevard included.” New Titusville residents and homeowners Titusville’s economic Diana and Eric Haberle and their dogs Roxee draw includes increasing job and Toby like Titusville and the home they opportunities in the aerospace purchased.

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