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For transportation to and from the airport contact Melbourne Airport Express at 800-826-4544.

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Hot Lines & Help Lines All urgent resources are at your fingertips, from poison control to whom to call to contend with wayward reptiles.

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Where can you go for the best price and service to meet your special wants and needs?

Your next place to live should be carefree with lots of fun things do to with good friends and family members.

Business Listings

Senior Living Listings

Hurricane Information What do you need to do to prepare for the worst? This information will help you and your pets evacuate, and keep you healthy post disaster.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Game of Love A variety of nonprofit organizations in Brevard County are counting on residents to vounteer time.

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SHINE index Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) provides volunteers who can sit with you to explore all your questions about Medicare.

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Support Group Listings

From your home-state club to hobby organizations, there is something for everyone.

Whatever is your concern, or that of a loved one, there is a place to turn and find out you are not alone.

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On the cover It’s not easy taking on Marilyn Monroe. Read page 10

Features

Welcome

The award-winning guide to the best in Brevard

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he Boomer Guide is Brevard County’s extremely popular directory to clubs, organizations and support groups The annual publication continues to win awards at conferences and conventions year after year and we expect the 2013 Guide to win even more awards than in the past.

In addition to being able to pick up the Guide before anyone else, attendees at the expo were able to visit with vendors and Senior Life staff, including columnist John Trieste, the charismatic author of more than 90 articles focused on fun, inexpensive and educational day trips for Brevard residents and visitors.

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If you didn’t attend the expo, you can still pick up a copy of this helpful and entertaining magazine at many locations throughout the county. Please, call the Senior Life office if you can’t find one where you pick up your copy of the newspaper each month.

I always look forward to bringing you the best information our county has to offer and this year, I am especially excited to present the 2013 Boomer Guide, with a 1950s’ theme that is certain to spark some nostalgic memories for you.

Jill Blue Gaines President, Bluewater Creative Group, Inc.

About the crew Published Annually by Bluewater Creative Group Inc.

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Getting Inked

Cover Design Siobahn Davis Design & Layout Cindy McKee Writers & Editors Linda Wiggins, Mary Brotherton Listings & Content Research Cheryl Roe, Katherine Sonn Contributing Writers George White, Carl Kotala, Alexandra Gutierrez, RN, BSN, Ravi Shankar, M.D., Ellen Mongan Location Photographer Keith Betterley, Betterley Photographic

20 Top Icons of the 1950s

Editorial Photography Cathy Heinz, George White, Linda Wiggins

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Hotlines & Helplines

HOTLINES Emergency........................................................................................................ 9-1-1 Alcoholics Anonymous...........................................................321-724-2247 Circles of Care...............................................................................321-722-5200 Circles of Care provides high quality mental health, alcohol, drug abuse treatment and related services through its hospital-based and state and county contracted programs.

Florida Senior Legal Helpline........................................... 1-888-895-7873 Elder Floridians source to gain convenient access to legal advice and referrals.

Elder Abuse Hotline............................................................1-800-96-ABUSE ......................................................................................................... 1-800-962-2873 # TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf).................................. 1-800-453-5145 Elder Helpline.......................................................................... 1-800-96-ELDER ........................................................................................................1- 800-963-5337 Housing and Human Services Housing .........................321-633-2076 Hurricane Information and Emergency Shelter.........................................................page 11

Florida Domestic Violence Hotline.............................. 1-800-500-1119 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 Poison Control......................................................................... 1-800-222-1222 Project Response Aids Center..............................................321-724-1177 Salvation Army Domestic Violence..................................321-631-2764 Shelters Salvation Army ............................................................................321-631-2764 Serene Harbor ..............................................................................321-726-8282 Suicide Prevention Lifeline .............................................. 1-800-273-8255 Veterans Affairs’ Suicide 24hr Hotline.......................... 1-800-273-8255 Women’s Center..........................................................................321-242-3110 Women’s Center counseling services...............................321-242-1526

Helplines Aging and Disability Resource Center........................ 1-800-963-5337 Senior Rescource Alliance Elder Helpline Provides information on resources to help elders in need.

Brevard Information Helpline................................................................ 2-1-1 2-1-1 is Brevard’s 24/7 Helpline for essential services Alternate number for 2-1-1...................................................321-632-6688

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Brevard County Health Department...............................321-637-7300 Brevard County Legal Aid .....................................................321-631-2500 Brevard County TRIAD.............................................................................. 2-1-1 Aging Matters of Brevard.......................................................321-639-8770 Florida Highway Patrol.............................................................321-690-3900 Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission.................................352-732-1225 Meals on Wheels.........................................................................321-639-8770 Parrish Senior Solutions .........................................................321-268-6800 Red Cross.........................................................................................321-890-1002 SHINE................................................................................................321-752-8080 Social Security Administration...................................... 1-866-716-7667 Victim Advocate Services......................................................321-617-7555 Sunflower House.........................................................................321-452-4341 Physician Referral Health First Physician Referral.............................................321-434-4335 Parrish Physician Referral ......................................................321-268-6110 Wuesthoff Physician Referral........................................... 1-800-522-6363 Brevard County Sheriff Non-Emergency Sheriff Jack Parker.......................................................................321-264-5201 Central Area...................................................................................321-633-7162 North Area.....................................................................................321-264-5100 South Area .....................................................................................321-952-6371 Police (City) Non-Emergency Cape Canaveral (Sheriff’s office).........................................321-868-1212 Cocoa................................................................................................321-639-7620 Cocoa Beach..................................................................................321-868-3251 Indialantic.......................................................................................321-723-7788 Indian Harbour Beach..............................................................321-773-3030 Melbourne......................................................................................321-259-1211 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

For additional Senior Services listings see page 36.

Weather websites embrevard.com/prep_hurricane.cfm Brevard County hurricane tracking and information. fema.gov Plan and prepare. Apply for assistance. fl-dof.com/fire_weather/index.html Wildfire season forecast. floridadisaster.org/supplykit.htm Florida Division of Emergency Management’s disaster supply kit list.

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Boards

Looking for a paddleboard?

Paddleboards for cruising around the river can cost anywhere from $1,600 to $1,700, while a decent racing board can range from $1,800 to a top-end model for $4,700.

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The price range for paddles can run anywhere from $150 to $400 with racing paddles in the $460 range.

Some companies are now making paddles designed specifically for women.

Paddleboarding has wide-ranging appeal

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on DuBois had never heard of paddleboarding. So when he happened to win a stand-up paddleboard in a charity raffle three years ago, he put it in his garage and didn’t give it much thought.

That is, until a buddy sent him a YouTube video of surfing legend Laird Hamilton riding a wave in Hawaii … on a paddleboard.

Since then, the 54-year-old said the whole experience has taken on a life of its own, to the point where he and his wife recently moved to Melbourne Beach in large part to be closer to the water.

“Every single morning, I’m either in the river, or in the ocean on a paddleboard, unless (the water) is so rough that I can’t do that,” DuBois said. “That’s kind of how crazy I am. I can get out on the ocean for about an hour before work, paddle around and get some exercise … I haven’t done that in 30 years.”

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is perhaps the fastest growing water sport because of its ease of use and the fact that it encompasses so many things that make it attractive to a variety of people.

Surfers love that they can catch more waves than anyone in the water. However, because it can be done in both the river and the ocean, it doesn’t require big waves to get out and have some fun. For those looking to get in shape, it’s great exercise.

Then there is the fact that by standing up on the board, you’re able to see all types of nature, both in the water and out; you wouldn’t get to see if you were in, say, a kayak. DuBois said he has seen sharks in the ocean, gators in the river and had dolphins swim up alongside him.

Lea-Anne Peach of Rockledge was enjoying her first-ever SUP experience two months ago, when she encountered a manatee and her calf.

“I drifted over them before I even realized they were there,” Peach said. “A little while later, they came by and sort of snorted at us … you know, how they stick their noses up and breathe. It was neat.”

Lea-Anne and her mother-in-law, Jane Peach, booked their tour through Epic Boardsports in Cocoa Beach. The 35-year-old had never surfed before, but said the sport was easy to pick up and her experience was heightened by the knowledge and patience of her Epic guide.

She would recommend it to anyone.

“Oh my gosh, yes,” she said. “It was so great. We had a great time.”

For DuBois, who grew up surfing in Indialantic, stand up paddle boarding gives him a chance to continue a lifelong passion. A shoulder injury had all but forced him to give up surfing. Now, he has found something he and his wife, Margie, can enjoy together.

On top of that, he lost roughly 30 pounds in six months when he first started paddleboarding.

“It’s a great flat water, see nature, serenity kind of workout,” he said. “It really is awesome, man.

I’ve worked out my whole life and I’ve never had anything that is so all-inclusive.”

Because SUP offers so much to so many different types of people, DuBois believes its popularity is about to take off.

“We’re just in the very beginning of a huge thing with the paddleboard,” he said. “I think you’ll see paddleboards eclipse the surfing industry probably within the next five years, because the demographic is so huge. It’s anybody.

“I don’t know if you surf, but I do know this — you can paddleboard … and you’ll probably have a blast.”

Left: Rockledge resident Lea-Anne Peach (pink shirt) and her mother-in-law, Jane, had their first experience on a paddleboard in October and “had a great time.”

Far left: Ron DuBois, with his wife, Margie, didn’t know what a paddleboard was three years ago, when he won one in a raffle. Now, the 54 year old is in the water every day and thinks the sport is ready to explode.

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Boomer Bridget Brown is the perfect poster child for Marilyn Monroe.

Not only was she born in 1960, the year of the former Norma Jean’s zenith, but she adopted the icon’s mantra.

“One of my favorite Marilyn Monroe quotes is, ‘Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous then absolutely boring,’ ” said Brown, grandmother to 3-year-old Jackson and 1-year-old Jameson. The photo shoot gave her a chance to channel Monroe’s famous skirt-blown look from the movie “Seven Year Itch,” and being selected for the cover put the experience over the top.

“I was so flattered to be chosen for the cover!” said Brown, mother to Patrick Brown and Destin Brown, and “mother-in-law to the world’s best daughter-in-law,” Megan Brown.

“What a treat, because Marilyn Monroe has always been an intriguing icon for me. I have never modeled before and I will say the experience has given me a new respect for those that do so professionally! Keith Betterley was the perfect photographer for me, as I was quite nervous and he made me feel very confident.”

Raised in the cultural melting pot of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brown and her “loving and nurturing parents, ”Joseph and Bridget Stevens, moved to Fort Lauderdale when Brown was a pre-teen along with her two brothers and two sisters.“Florida provided us with a totally different lifestyle rich with sun, beach and lots of fun! It was a fantastic playground for a teenager in the 1970s,” said Brown who is engaged to artist, David Welch Burton,“and now I absolutely love living on the Space Coast!”

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Emergency

HURRICANE

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 qts/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 & 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 further information, call 321-637-6670.

Emergency Evacuation Shelters Primary Shelters: Mims Elementary School, 2582 US 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 Brevard Community College, Cocoa Campus, Bldg 3, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa Manatee Elementary School, 3425 Viera Blvd., Viera Sherwood Elementary School, 2541 Post Rd., 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 Rd., Palm Bay Bayside High School, 1901 DeGroodt Rd., 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) Other shelters are available and are opened once the primary shelter has reached 85 percent occupancy rate.

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PET-FRIENDLY SHELTERS

Port St. John Community Center, 6650 Corto Rd. Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Palm Bay Regional Community Center, 1951 Malabar Rd. NW,

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 x 6. Go to embrevard.com to download a special needs registration form.

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 Cocoa 321-636-3343

For a list of supplies to have on hand, go to floridadisaster.org/supplykit.htm.

Source: brevardcounty.us Brevard County Emergency Management

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Take a day for a drive you won’t regret Enjoyable, economical and educational excitement

By Mary Brotherton After retiring to the Space Coast from New York in 1997, the frugalminded John Trieste opened his home to distant relatives who had wanted to visit sunny Florida.

They found the cost of traditional vacations to be prohibitive, especially if they had families of their own.

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it my business to discover the many wonderful educational, family- oriented and inexpensive destinations in most of Florida. ‘‘Trieste said, “I’m not against theme parks, but they are a very expensive vacation for the typical family.”

Enjoying his retirement, Trieste and his wife took friends or family members with them on their almost-weekly jaunts to exciting

Florida destinations.

“Based on what we enjoyed, I realized that many folks were missing the great destinations in their own back yard,” he said.

Eight years ago, Trieste wrote his first column for Senior Life about these trips. Since then, he has written nearly 90 inspiring and enlightening destinations — many within the borders of Brevard County — all within a few hours.

John Trieste Trieste partners with Senior Life to give presentations throughout the year where he discusses some of his favorite destinations. These events have always been standing room only.

You can find an alphabetical list of Trieste’s published articles, and some of the publisher’s favorites, online at myseniorlife.com.

90 trips and counting Sugar Mill, De Leon Springs State Park, De Leon Springs, Florida Photo by Harry B. Lamb/Shutterstock

Fort Clinch State Park Fort Clinch, Amelia Island, Florida Photo by Iophoto/Shutterstock

Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, Georgia Photo by Ivan Kuzman/Shutterstock

To access Trieste’s archived travel articles, go to myseniorlife.com

~ Airboat Rides, St Johns River ~ Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory, Daytona Beach ~ Authentic 19th Century Working Farm ~ Barberville’s Pioneer Settlement ~ Barrier Island Sanctuary Management and Education Center ~ Blue Springs State Park, Orange City ~ Bok Tower, Lake Wales ~ Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum ~ Caladium Festival, Lake Placid ~ Morse Museum & The Albin Polasek Museum, Winter Garden ~ Cocoa & Rockledge, Florida Gems ~ Cocoa Village ~ Cross Creek Rawlings Homestead & Micanopy Antique Historic District ~ Cypress Gardens (now Legoland) ~ Daytona Beach Museum of Arts & Science ~ DeLand ~ Deseret Ranch, St. Cloud ~ Disney Resort, Vero Beach ~ Dudley Farm Historic Site, Newberry ~ E-One Firetruck Factory, Ocala ~ Old Eau Gallie ~ Elliot Antique Auto & Baseball Museum, Hutchinson Island ~ Enchanted Forest, Titusville ~ Enchanting Lakes ~ Environmental Learning Center ~ Examine Eau Gallie ~ F. P. L.’s St. Lucie Nuclear Plant & Energy Encounter Tour ~ Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island ~ FIT Flight School ~ Titusville 5 destinations ~ Flagler Museum, Palm Beach ~ Florida Beer Company, Melbourne ~ Florida Carriage Museum, Weirsdale ~ Florida Flywheelers Park, Fort Meade ~ Florida Institute of Technology ~ Foreman Art Glass Design Studio, Melbourne ~ Forever Florida EcoSafari ~ Fort Christmas Historical Park, Christmas ~ Fort Pierce ~ Frank Lloyd Wright/Florida Southern College ~ Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge, Hutchinson Island, Stuart

~ Grant Historical House ~ Haile Homestead & Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville ~ Harry P. Leu Gardens, Mennello Museum of American Art, Orlando Science Center ~ Highland County ~ Highland’s Hammock State Park ~ Indian Mounds ~ Jekyll Island, Georgia ~ Jonathan Dickinson State Park ~ Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum ~ Jungle Adventures Nature Park ~ Lagoon House, North Palm Bay ~ Lake Helen and Casadega ~ Legoland, Winter Haven ~ Liberty Bell Museum, Melbourne ~ Lighthouses ~ McKee Botanical Gardens, Vero Beach ~ McLarty Treasure Museum, Sebastian ~ Mel Fischer’s Museum, Sebastian ~ Merritt Island National Refuge ~ Navy UDT-Seal Museum, Fort Pierce ~ Northwestern Florida Experience ~ Ormond Beach ~ Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge ~ Pinewood Estate, Lake Wales ~ Piper Aircraft Manufacturing Tour ~ Ponce de Leon Springs State Park ~ Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station ~ Port Canaveral ~ Port Orange ~ Port St. John ~ Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka ~ Remembering the Catskills ~ Rossetter House Museum ~ Sams House, Merritt Island ~ Sebastian Fishing Museum ~ Seven Gable House & Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce ~ Silver Springs Nature Theme Park, Ocala ~ Solar Energy Center, Cocoa ~ Sugar Mill Gardens, Port Orange ~ St. Augustine ~ St. John’s River ~ The Historic Rossetter House Museum ~ Vero Beach ~ Wakulla Springs State Park ~ White Springs ~ Winter Garden’s Scenic boat tours

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Tattoos are addictive. I have no remorse that I got tattooed.

In fact, I want to get more.

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Getting Inked

Five years ago, Dianne Gant decided it was high time she

checked off an item on her bucket list, so she got a tattoo.

Gant is not a 20-something, but rather a mature adult with a grown daughter, who, by the way, also has her own tattoo.

By Maria Sonnenberg “Years and years ago, I decided that before I leave this world, I wanted to get a tattoo,” Gant said.

For Gant, tattoos turned out like the proverbial potato chip. She couldn’t have just one.

“You get one and then you want to get another,” said the Palm Bay resident.

the mostly musically-themed ink work in Gant’s body is hidden by the scrubs she uses in her job as a certified nursing assistant and home health aide. When work is done, however, Gant proudly displays her body art.

“I’ve gotten a lot of compliments,” she said.

“People stop me on the street and ask me if they can take pictures.”

Gant now sports four tattoos and will probably get another one before 2013 A bluegrass musician for 46 years, is over.

Gant selected tattoo subject matter that would pay homage to her musical During the work day, most people passion. While visiting Colorado, she don’t know she has any tattoos, since was so impressed by a poster of musical

instruments that she brought it back with her so tattoo artists of Refined Tattoos in Palm Bay could recreate it on the whole side of her leg.

Another leg tattoo celebrates Gant’s husband, Charles, who passed away nine years ago.

Boomers and seniors have become an important clientele for tattoo parlors.

Some folks, like Gant, had always wanted one and they realize that, alas, they are not getting any younger.

Others may be attracted because the often amazing artistry now found in today’s body art now allows tattoos to be a legitimate form of self-expression.

The profession is better regulated these days, too, so complications from tattoos, as long as these are performed by a licensed tattoo artist, are pretty much non-existent.

“I’m seeing people in their 80s getting tattooed for the first time,” said Dave Lapoint, manager of Refined Tattoos in Palm Bay. “Many of our customers are in their 50s and up, and they may be professionals, like doctors and lawyers.”

Lapoint recalls the recent tattoo of a gecko he drew on an 80-year-plus grandmother.

“Her kids were giving her grief, which I thought was funny,” he said.

Getting tattooed does require some commitment of time, money and body.

“They hurt and it is a tedious process,” said Gant, who paid $150 for her most recent tattoo.

At Refined Tattoos, cost for tattoos is $100 per hour of the artist’s work, with a $50 minimum. Lapoint plays down the discomfort.

“It’s like having a sunburn,” he said.

Whatever the cost, tattoos are well worth it for Gant.

“Tatoos are addictive. I have no remorse that I got tattooed,” Gant said, “In fact, I want to get more.”

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Times have changed

Love

but rules remain the same in the game of

By Linda Wiggins Boomers face some of the most challenging times in history for dating and relationships.

Gone are the set roles both sexes knew well how to fill. Online connections have replaced the formerly most common way to meet: tried-and-true third-party introductions that kept us on our best behavior for life.

There are some things about men and women that will never change, however, said relationship expert Melodie Tucker, adding that today’s dating scene is rife with misinformation about what to do and what not to do.

“Men are motivated in a certain way, and women have different needs than men,” said Tucker, a boomer living on Merritt Island.

She is a certified Mars Venus success coach, and one-time trainer of other coaches for certification in the methodology of Dr. John Gray, author of the most popular relationship book in history, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.”

Men are the pursuers, and the more they pursue, the more they value their prize, Tucker said.

“Boomer women have been raised in an era of equality in the work place. They see that the aggressive pursuit of a goal works well in the boardroom,” said Tucker, a columnist for YourTango.com, the world’s No. 1 website for dating information and referrals to dating, relationship and marriage counselors and coaches.

“But they are baffled when it backfires in the bedroom, and often come away feeling burned by a man who once professed great attraction,” Tucker said. “Men get a bad rap.”

Women forget they are a cherished prize, and try to “sell” themselves to a man, Tucker said. They may pay for meals, trips and gifts too soon in the relationship. Or go farther sexually than they are comfortable with out of fear the man will lose interest. They may mistake his disinterest for a fear of commitment, and begin to do the pursuing to “make it easy for him,” profess greater affection or commitment than he has, or – the worst – press him for reassurance and commitment as he is drifting away.

“All of these things cause the man to begin to value the woman less, and he may not even be aware of why,” Tucker said.

Success in dating and relationships starts with good self-esteem, according to a Viera psychologist and marriage and family counselor.

Melodie and her husband, Charles, perform a popular skit on the differences in the way men and women think and communicate when she leads ”Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” seminars.

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“There is a baffling saying that everyone has heard a hundred times: before someone else can love you, you must first love yourself,” said Rachel Lefebvre, Ph.D. “If you love someone, you spend time with that person, find out what they like and then do that,

or give a gift you know is perfect for them.

You take good care of that person. These are the practical steps we must take to show ourselves love. Then, this value that we place on ourselves will resonate with a potential partner.”

Rather than receive compliments and gifts, in general, a man who values a woman will want to be appreciated by her, and will look for things he can do for her that will cause her to sweetly smile, acknowledge him or thank him, Tucker said.

“It can be hard for us Women’s Libbers to even allow a man to open a door for us, or put us into the car at the end of an outing, but it is critically important that we clearly communicate the things we like, ask for them in a positive way, and then express our appreciation when the man does them,” Tucker added. “This appreciation is how a man experiences love, and without it he withers and dies emotionally.”

Women, on the other hand, crave love, which leads to a common reason they fail in it. “They try to give the thing they crave – direct compliments, acts of service, enthusiastic pursuit – thinking it will inspire reciprocity like it does with other women,” Tucker said. “Instead, men become passive, indifferent, and – ultimately – gone; more proof to her that all men are rats, and it’s really hard to appreciate rats.”

While a woman’s dating approach can lead to heartache, the good news is that she has the power to change her approach and attract the love of a good man and a great relationship.

“She will no longer be a victim and will instead be a victor in the game of love,” Tucker said. For more relationship tips for free, go to MarsVenus.com.

James Dean

Marilyn Monroe Photo/mptvimages.com

Top Icons

of the 1950s

By Linda Wiggins

An icon can do just about anything. Create a scandalous fashion that later becomes mainstream. Marry many times over — or never. Nail a film role so dead on that it can never be replicated or even dared.

The one thing an icon can rarely do, however, is grow old like the rest of us.

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James Dean starred in the film adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel “East of Eden,” for which he received an Oscar nomination. His next starring role, in “Rebel Without a Cause,” made him into the embodiment of his generation. Shortly after completing work on the film “Giant,” Dean was killed in a car crash and quickly became an enduring film icon.

“When I was a teenager in the ’50s, James Dean was the embodiment of my teenage angst, anger and unmitigated stupidity,” said Bob Barnes, founder and volunteer promoter of the Children’s Hunger Project. The nonprofit feeds local hungry children on the weekends to close the gap from Friday to Monday when free breakfasts and lunches are provided at schools.

An active member of his Jewish faith at Chabad of the Space and Treasure Coasts in Satellite Beach, Barnes says he is still atoning for the sins of his Baby Boomer youth.

“I was living proof of the still-true categorization of teenagers: often wrong, but never in doubt.”

Dean, both an actor and professional racecar driver, died as he lived. To quote the ever-young icon, “Dream as if you’ll live forever, and live as if you’ll die today.”

While not everyone may have seen his films, they did not escape the rebel’s effect. One thing he did for the men of his generation is akin to what Madonna did for her generation: wearing undergarments as clothes.

“It’s hard to explain to this generation what a shock it was to see a man wearing just a white T-shirt,” said Frank Bradley, Ph.D., a retired attorney living in Suntree. “You never wore just a white T-shirt out of the house, and you never wore any shirt without a white T-shirt underneath.”

He and his wife, Nancy, were married in 1945, the beginning of the end for the Generation of Modesty. It was the beginning of the Era of Plenty, and while many would say that the Greatest Generation was simply trying

the most popular leading man of the day as a husband. They no longer showered her with iconic gems. She retained her page-one status in all the tabloids, but not for the reasons a star would want.

Marilyn Monroe, however, never had this problem. She will forever be the coquettish girl in the white Halston dress, its pleated skirt billowing over a breezy grate, tippy-toed in white slingback pumps. The year was 1955 and the movie was “The Seven-Year Itch.”

Photo by Floyd McCarty /mptvimages.com

to provide a better life for their children than the one of lack and sacrifice that they endured, others now point out that the new generation forgot where the plenty came from.

“I hear this from the people we love and care for all the time,” said Richard Rossell, promoter of the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation and Joe’s Club, which provides services to mostly older individuals with memory disorders and their caregivers and family members.

“There was a huge shift in the 1950s, and the shock waves continued through the ‘60s, the ‘70s and now we continue to see media icons influencing culture in ways boomers’ parents probably would not approve.”

The most enduring female icon from the 1950s is also a star whose sparkle froze in place at the end of her short life, only to be amplified over time: Marilyn Monroe. Her iconic status has grown to overshadow the greatest female icon the world has ever seen, because that star had the fortune, or misfortune, of growing old.

“People don’t realize that although Marilyn Monroe was indeed popular at the time, no one held a candle to Elizabeth Taylor in her day,” Barnes said.

Taylor’s status as an icon fell over time as we saw her age like the rest of us.

Eventually, she no longer commanded

Rossell gets lots of opportunities to travel back to the 1950s in his job promoting Joe’s Club. Given the chance, he’s Elvis all the way — the dark-haired version of the blond antihero James Dean. And nearly always, there is a Marilyn there in her white dress.

At one expo, his look was such a hit that organizers pushed his Elvis together with a Marilyn in front of a 1955 Chevy for a photo that went viral. Both stars died young.

“It’s as if when big stars die in their prime they are frozen in time at their zenith,” Rossell said. “It’s tough to compete with an immortal, because if you don’t die, you will get eventually old like the rest of us.”

I am invariably late for appointments — sometimes as much as two hours. I’ve tried to change my ways but the things that make me late are too strong, and too pleasing.

—Marilyn Monroe

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BUSINESS resource

DIRECTORY

Table of contents

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Airport............................................................26

Hospitals........................................................32

Air/Heating Services................................26

Insurance.......................................................32

Alarm Company........................................26

Libraries..........................................................32

Alzheimer’s Care........................................26

Master Gardener/Gardening..............33

Adult Day Care...........................................26

Medical Alert Systems............................33

Attorney and Legal..................................27

Medical Equipment.................................33

Audiology......................................................27

Medical Professionals.............................34

Auto/County...............................................27

Medicare Health Plans...........................34

Blind/Vision Services...............................28

Memory Clinics..........................................34

Blood Bank...................................................28

Museums/Historic Places.....................34

Cancer Centers...........................................28

Newspapers..................................................35

Care Management....................................28

Plumbing.......................................................35

Dentist............................................................28

Property Appraiser..................................35

Diabetes Support......................................28

Real Estate.....................................................35

Employment................................................28

Rehab...............................................................37

Eye Care..........................................................28

Respite Programs......................................35

Farmers Market..........................................29

Reverse Mortgage.....................................35

Financial Advisors.....................................29

Senior Centers/55+ Clubs....................36

Food Assistance.........................................29

Senior Services............................................36

Government................................................30

S.H.I.N.E..........................................................37

Health/Fitness.............................................30

State Attorney............................................37

Hearing...........................................................30

Transportation...........................................37

Home Care—Non Medical.................30

Travel/Tours.................................................37

Home Care—Medical............................32

Utility Assistance......................................37

Home Safety................................................32

Veterans Resources..................................38

Home Accessibility/Remodel.............32

Work Placement........................................38

Hospice...........................................................32

Wound Care.................................................38

business resource directory

Brown-envelope bill of sale Dick Klenotich saw his red and white 1954 Chevy Bel Air convertible 11 years ago as it drove in to Lowe’s Motor Speedway in North Carolina.

The retired quality engineer from Harris said he enjoys driving his three-speed Bel Air and the attention it receives when he drives it.

He inspected it and paid a deposit on the spot.

“Not many were built that year,” Klenotich said. “Chevrolet made only 14,900 convertibles in 1954.”

“It started up and was in really good condition,” he said.

His was one of a handful of convertibles used in the 2013 Klenotich walked away with a bill of Boomer Guide photo shoot. sale written on a brown envelope.

He said, “It was the first time the After leaving the Navy, he moved car was used in a photo shoot. It his family to Florida in 1962, when was interesting to do.”

Harris was called Radiation.

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Airport

Hey Days Senior Day Program....................... 321-474-8289 210 N. Grove St., Merritt Island

Melbourne International Airport..................800-826-4544 One Air Terminal Parkway, Melbourne, FL 32901 mlbair.com

Senior Care of Brevard ..................................... 321-631-9014 234 Willard Street, Suite A, Cocoa

A/C and Heating Services

SOUTH BREVARD

M & M Air and Heat........................................... 321-544-0953

Alarm Company

Alarm Specialists................................................ 321-784-0046 8830 Brown Circle, Cape Canaveral medicalalertspecialist.com

Alzheimer’s Care

Adult Day Services of Florida......................... 321-722-9295 4180 Minton Road, West Melbourne Easter Seals Adult Day Care............................ 321-723-4474.

Joe’s Club Adult Day Care Center.................. 321-253-4430 4676 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne brevardalzheimers.org

Alzheimer’s Support Groups listing ...............................page 92.

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

The Center for Family Caregivers.................. 321-434-7625 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne

Adult Day Care Licensed centers in a safe setting with specially trained staff providing social activities, nutrition and respite. See full listing on myseniorlife.com NORTH BREVARD Joe’s Club North 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

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Joe’s Club South Alzheimer’s Care Center................................... 772-664-9996 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco brevardalzheimers.org

The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service ..... 800-342-8011 Statewide Senior Legal Helpline: ................. 888-895-7873

Audiology

Elite Audiology................................................... 321-504-4327 4200 SR 524 #103, Cocoa

Attorney & Legal

Auto/County tax, Title, permits

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

GoRenew.com TAGS, TITLE, DISABLED PARKING PERMITS

Brevard County Government North Service Complex 400 South St., Titusville ................................................321-264-5224

Central Service Complex 1450 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island...............321-455-1412.

240 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbor Bch.............. 321-779-4009

South Brevard Service Complex 1515 Sarno Rd., Melbourne.........................................321-255-4453 1155 Malabar Rd., NE, Palm Bay............................. 321-952-4540

Amy Romaine, Esq............................................. 321-574-1095 3585 Murrell Rd., Suite B, Rockledge amyromaine@cs.com BrevardCivilLaw.com Truman Scarborough....................................... 321-267-4770.

239 Harrison Street, Titusville Daley & Associates, P.L ..................................... 321-504-9935.

7331 Office Park Place, Suite 3 Viera, FL 32940 DaleyLaw.com Rhodes Law, P.A. ................................................ 321-610-4542

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business resource directory

River’s Edge Adult Day Care............................ 321-727-7337.

Blind & Vision Services Brevard County Association for the Advancement of the Blind..........................................................321-773-7222 674 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Canine Companions for Independence.............................................. 407-522-3304 8150 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando CVI—Center for the Visually Impaired........ 321-631-9791 113 King St., Cocoa Southeastern Guide Dogs............................... 941-729-5665 Paws for Independence, 4210 77th St. E, Palmetto, FL 34221 Talking Books/Homebound Services........... 321-633-1810 ..

308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

Parrish Cancer Center....................................... 321-268-6675 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishmed.com

CARE MANAGEMENT

Total Long-Term Care ....................................... 321-752-0995 Consultant Services, Certified Geriatric Care Management & Professional Guardian Services TLCConsultantServices.com

Dentist Joel Scalera, D.D.S.............................................. 321-259-3283 33 Suntree Place, Suite A, Melbourne See ad on page 23

DIABETES SUPPORT

American Diabetes Association..................... 800-741-5698

His Place Ministries............... 321-723-6900, 321-674-9009 .

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1101 North Lake Destiny Road, Suite 415, Orlando

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

BLOOD BANK

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CANCER CENTERS Cancer Support Group listing ........................................page 94 merican Cancer Society................................. 321-433-3109 A 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne

Cancer Care Centers.......................................... 321-952-0898.

Employment

Brevard Work Force........................................... 321-504-7600 795 S. Babcock St., Melbourne..................................321-953-8188 4851 S. US Hwy. 1, Rockledge.....................................321-890-1676.

One Stop Career Center .................................. 321-504-7600 4450 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne 5275 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay

EYE CARE

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

Rhodes Law, P.A. provides Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Elder Law Services for Individuals and Families.

Estate Planning

• Wills and Trusts • Medicaid Planning • Asset Protection • Durable Power of Attorney • Healthcare Advance Directive/Healthcare Surrogate • Living Will • Pre-need Guardian for Self and Children

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Fax 321-610-8141

Ruth Rhodes, Esq.

ruth@rhodeslawpa.com

FARMERS MARKET Brevard County Farmer’s Market Wickham Park Pavilion..........................321-633-1702 x 238 Every Thursday night 3-6 p.m.

business resource directory

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

Financial Advisors The Gulfstream Group at Morgan Stanley .321-751-2014 Lynn Stedham, Wealth Advisor Kamran Sarka 8150 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940

FOOD ASSISTANCE

• Transistional Care • Medication Reminders • Personal Care

Angel Food Ministries Nonprofit providing free groceries Melbourne ...........................................................321-254-0010 Palm Bay................................................................321-729-8089 Satellite Beach.....................................................321-243-5670 West Melbourne..................................................321-952-9673 angelfoodministries.com Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Brevard Branch....................................................321-733-1600

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Food services continued from page 29 Catholic Charities Family Emergency Assistance Program........................................... 321-636-6144 817 Dixon Boulevard, Suite 16, Cocoa 

Central Brevard Sharing Center..................... 321-631-0306.  Daily Bread.......................................................... 321-723-1060 East Coast Christian Center ............................ 321-452-1060.

Salvation Army................................................... 321-269-3110 Donations / Nonperishable Food 919 Peachtree St., Cocoa 1080 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne 1218 W. Main St., Titusville

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GOVERNMENT

U.S. Congressman Bill Posey District Office ...................................................................321-632-1776

......................................................... Fax: 321-639-8595 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. C, Melbourne, FL 32940 DC Office...............................................................................202-225-3671 Fax: ...........................................................................................202-225-3516 120 Cannon Office Building, Washington DC 20515 posey.house.gov

HEALTH & FITNESS

Parrish Health and Fitness Center................. 321-268-6200 2210 Cheney Hwy. (Hwy 50), Titusville parrishmed.com

HEARING

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HOME CARE—NON MEDICAL

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Caregivers for Seniors....................................... 321-722-2242 Comforts of Home Care................................... 321-255-0107 Community Care for the Elderly.................... 321-631-2746 Case management, personal care, respite, lifeline, adult day care and homemaker services 3600 W. King St., Suite 5, Cocoa

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www.comfortsohc.com Serving Brevard County for 16 Years

Home Instead Senior Care.............................. 321-751-1003 2351 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne

Problem with a Federal Agency?...

We’re Ready 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, or the Passport Agency, etc., please feel free to contact my local office.

Home Health Care of Florida.......................... 321-610-3983 4501 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 103 Melbourne Fl HomeHealthCareofFlorida.com LifeCycle Support.............................................. 866-959-4836 lifecycle-support.com Seniors Helping Seniors................................... 321-722-2999 seniorshelpingseniors.com/brevard

Congressman Bill Posey

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT We will come to your home and create a plan to set up and maintain your medication regimen through personal oversight.

Suzie Zenker, RN

Geriatric Care Manager

CALL TODAY TO KEEP YOUR LOVED ONES SAFE We attend Doctor appointments!

(321) 505-6168

Melbourne/Viera 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg. C Melbourne, FL 32940 P. 321-632-1776 H F. 321-639-8595 Email: www.posey.house.gov

Comfort and Care where it belongs…at home.

Home Health Care of Florida is a locally owned home health provider serving the Space Coast. Owned by nurses, our team has 40 years combined experience.

Well-trained, compassionate caregivers are carefully matched to your loved ones needs. All caregivers complete a thorough screening process to meet our highest standards of care. We offer 24 hour, 7 day support.

Special packages for Post-Partum Care and Post-Surgery Recovery Care Let us help you transition from surgery to recovery in the comfort of your own home.

Home Health Care of Florida Offers Exceptional Care You Need at Home:

• Home Care • Post-Partum Care • S u r gi ca l R ecov er y C a r e 4501 N. Wickham Road, Suite 103, Melbourne

321•610•3983

www.HomeHealthCareofFlorida.com Fully Licensed and Bonded License #HHA299993932

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First Choice Senior Services............................ 321-610-3986 FirstChoiceSeniorServices.com

VNA........................................................................ 800-749-5760 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL vnatc.com

William Childs Hospice House........................ 321-434-8400 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay

HOME CARE—MEDICAL

Hospice of St. Francis, Inc................................. 321-269-4240 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville outreach@hospiceofstfrancis.com

American In Home Care................................... 321-636-0100 InHomeElderCare.com Gentiva Home Health 1333 Gateway Dr., Suite 1020, Melbourne..........321-725-4799 8247 Devereux Dr., Suite 103, Viera........................321-255-9995 Health First Home Care Home.Care@Health-First.org 200 S. Courtenay Pkwy., MI.........................................321-434-5909 1912 Dairy Road, West Melbourne.........................321-434-7300 1623 U.S. Hwy 1, Ste. A1 Sebastian......................... 772-589-1930 Health First Private Duty.................................. 321-459-1804 220 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Suite C Merritt Island Like A Daughter................................................. 321-505-6168 In-home medication management Parrish Home Health......................................... 321-268-6275 830 Century Medical Drive, Suite A, Titusville parrishmed.com

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

HOME Accessibility & remodeling

Accessibility Professionals............................... 321-622-5505 2825 Business Center Blvd., Suite A-5, Melbourne Accessibilityforyou.com Providing safer and more enabling home environments

HOSPICE 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.

Hospice of Health First, Inc.............................. 321-952-0494 1900 Dairy Road, West Melbourne 200 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island Licensed to serve since 1985 Hospice@Health-First.org

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Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice & Palliative Care ................................................. 321-253-2222 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Wuesthoff Hospice House............................... 321-253-2222.

HOSPITALS NORTH BREVARD Parrish Medical Center..................................... 321-268-6111 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville parrishmed.com

CENTRAL BREVARD Cape Canaveral Hospital................................. 321-799-7111 701 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach Health-First.org Wuesthoff Medical Center–Rockledge........ 321-636-2211 110 Longwood Ave., Rockledge wuesthoff.org Viera Hospital ..................................................... 321-434-9000 8731 N. Wickham Road, Viera Health-First.org SOUTH BREVARD Holmes Regional Medical Center.................. 321-434-7000 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne Health-First.org Kindred Hospital ............................................... 321-733-5725 765 W. NASA Blvd, Melbourne Palm Bay Hospital.............................................. 321-434-8000 1425 Malabar Rd. NE, Palm Bay Health-First.org Wuesthoff Medical Center–Melb.................. 321-752-1200 250 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne wuesthoff.org Circles of Care, Inc.............................................. 321-722-5200 400 E. Sheridan Rd., Melbourne Healthsouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital.................................... 321-984-4600 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

Wren Insurance Agency 8225 N. Wickham Rd., Viera.......................................321-255-1117 1430 Palm Bay Rd. NE, Palm Bay..............................321-725-1440 wreninsuranceagency.com

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....................... 321-635-7845 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 Rd. SW, Palm Bay Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library ..... 321-952-4511 955 E. University Blvd., Melbourne Melbourne Public Library................................ 321-952-4514 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne

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Melbourne Beach Public Library................... 321-956-5642 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach Merritt Island Public Library........................... 321-455-1369 1195 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Mims/Scottsmoor Public Library .................. 321-264-5080 3615 Lionel Rd., 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 Satellite Beach Public Library........................ 321-779-4004 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach South Mainland Public Library...................... 772-664-4066 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco Suntree/Viera Public Library........................... 321-255-4404 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Suntree Titusville Public Library.................................... 321-264-5026 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville West Melbourne Public Library..................... 321-952-4508 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne

MASTER GARDENERS & GARDENING 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa..............................321-633-1702, ext. 227 1455 Treeland Blvd., Palm Bay .................. 321-952-4536 ext. 30.

MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS ADT Home Health Security............................. 321-394-6177 4210 Dow Rd., Melbourne, FL 32934 adt.com Health First Aging Institute............................. 321-868-5809 In partnership with Critical Signal Technologies 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne 220 S. Courtenay Pkwy, Suite B, Merritt Island

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Our specialty is providing accessible showers and tubs.

321-622-5505 Fax: 321-259-2004

Certified General Contractor and Certified Aging in Place Specialists.

accessibilityforyou.com

Browning’s Pharmacy & Health Care............ 321-725-6320 141 East Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne Health First Medical Equipment.................... 321-434-3400 129 W. Hibiscus Boulevard, Suite A, Melbourne 7925 N. Wickham Rd., Suite B, Melbourne HFShoppes.com

Wuesthoff Home Medical Equipment 185 Barton Blvd., Rockledge ......................................321-632-4663.

401 N. Wickham Rd., Suite K, Melb........................321-242-7648. wuesthoff.org

Sharing Center, Central ................................... 321-631-0306.

United Order True Sisters ................................ 321-773-0591.

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INSURANCE

American Cancer Society................................. 321-843-8680.

American Cancer Society ................................ 321-723-7737

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

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS

BACK PAIN SPECIALIST Deuk Spine Institute......................................... 321-751-3389 Treating various causes of back and neck pain using state of the art, minimally invasive techniques.

8043 Spyglass Hill Road, Melbourne 836 Century Medical Drive, Titusville DeukSpine.com

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

CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALIST Brevard Heart & Vascular Institute................ 321-775-1319 Hong Jeong, MD, Interventional Cardiologist and Vascular Specialist diagnoses and treats heart disease and vein disorders using advanced techniques.

8043 Spyglass Hill Road, Melbourne 836 Century Medical Drive, Titusville BrevardHeart.com CARDIAC Parrish Cardiac Care.......................................... 321-268-6225 A service of Parrish Medical Center 2951 N. Washington Avenue, Titusville parrishmed.com OCCUPATIONAL Occupational Medical Services...................... 321-267-8311 A service of Parrish Medical Center 494 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

ORTHOPEDICS Arthritis and Joint Center of FL...................... 321-956-1501 109 Silver Palm Ave., Melbourne Parrish Orthopedics.......................................... 321-268-6111 951 N. Washington Avenue, Titusville parrishmed.com

PAIN Florida Pain ..................................................... 321-784-8211 595 N. Courtenay Pkwy., M.I. 5545 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne

Wellcare ........................................................... 1-877-699-3552

MEMORY CLINICS Health First Aging Institute 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne........................321-727-3370 220 S. Courtenay Parkway, Suite B...........................321-727-3027 Merritt Island, FL 32952 East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic................................... 321-768-9575 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne ecfmdc.org

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC PLACES 1916 Grant Historical House........................... 321-723-8543.

5795 S. U.S. Highway 1, Grant Air Force Space & Missile Museum.............. 321-449-4400 Accessible from the “Then & Now” tour of the KSC Visitor Complex.

Alma Clyde Field Library of Florida History............................................... 321-690-1971.

435 Brevard Ave., Cocoa The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum....................................... 321-264-0911 6350 Horizon Dr., Titusville The Astronaut Hall of Fame............................ 321-449-4444.

405 State Road Route, Kennedy Space Center BCC Planetarium & Observatory .................. 321-433-7373 1519 Clearlake Rd., Cocoa

SENIOR CONSULTATION Parrish Senior Consultation Center.............. 321-383-9393 805A Century Medical Drive, Titusville parrishmed.com WOMEN’S CARE Parrish Women’s Center................................... 321-268-6790 Parrish Women’s Diagnostic Center.............. 321-268-6680.

951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

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Brevard’s preschool for children with and without disabilities. www.SCEIC.com or call 321-729-6858

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PLUMBING

Brevard County Historical Commission Records Archive.................................................. 321-433-4415 801 Dixon Blvd., Suite 1110, Cocoa

Petro Plumbing Service Inc............................. 321-783-5422 Serving Brevard County since 1965. Commercial & Residential, Service and Remodel. 24-hour service. petroplumbingservice.com

Foosaner Art Museum ..................................... 321-242-0737 463 Highland Ave., Melbourne

PROPERTY APPRAISER

Museum of History and Science.................... 321-632-1830 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa Cocoa Beach Surf Museum ............................ 321-258-8217 4275 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Brevard County Property Appraiser Titusville............................................................... 321-264-6700 Viera Office.......................................................... 321-690-6880.

Palm Bay Office.................................................. 321-952-4574.

Melbourne Office............................................... 321-255-4440

The Liberty Bell Museum................................. 321-727-1776 1601 Oak St., Melbourne

The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center ................................................... 321-264-6595 2180 Freedom Ave., Mims

REAL ESTATE ITG Realty............................................................. 321-622-2701 13490 Old Livingston Rd., Naples, FL 34109 ITGRealty.com

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

Space Coast Boomers and Seniors............... 321-794-9001

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

1320 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Tropical Realty.................................................... 321-514-0882.

U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum................ 321-264-0434 4 Main Street, Titusville spacewalkoffame.com

REHAB

Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum..... 321-268-1941 6600 Tico Rd., Titusville

Gentiva Health Services................................... 321-255-9995 8247 Devereux Drive, Suite 103, Melbourne gentiva.com

NEWSPAPERS

RESPITE PROGRAMS

Senior Life Newspaper .................................... 321-757-9205 Brevard County’s award-winning monthly newspaper.

Publishing since 1997. Online and in print.

7630 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 105, Viera FL 32940 myseniorlife.com

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

Viera Voice........................................................... 321-242-1235 Direct mail newspaper for Viera & Suntree areas 7630 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 105, Viera FL 32940 vieravoice.com

Security 1 Lending............................................. 321-259-7880 Barbara McIntyre, Reverse Mortgage Specialist

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SENIOR CENTERS AND 55+ CLUBS 55+ Club of Satellite Beach............................. 321-773-6458 David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Freedom 7 Community Center...................... 321-783-9505 5000 Tom Warrier Blvd., Cocoa Beach freedom7seniors.org Greater Palm Bay Senior Center.................... 321-724-1338 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Martin Andersen Senior Center..................... 321-631-7549 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

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

Community Care Program ............................. 321-631-2746.

Community Home Service ............................. 321-639-6552 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 Seniors Volunteer Program ............. 321-639-8770 Senior TranServe .............................. 321-639-4868 ext. 282.

Brevard County Commission on Aging............................................................... 321-633-2007

North Brevard Senior Center.......................... 321-268-2333 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Brevard’s Information & Referral line............................ 2-1-1.

Drive Able............................................................ 321-768-9575 A cognitive driving assessment administered by healthcare professionals and certified evaluators.

One Senior Club................................................. 321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera oneseniorplace.com

East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic.................................................... 321-768-9575 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne

Sunflower House............................................... 321-452-4341 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Merritt Square Mall (near Penney’s)

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

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 in Brevard.

3600 W. King St., Cocoa agingmattersbrevard.org Meals on Wheels, Senior Nutrition Program................................ 321-639-8770

For the help you want at a price you can afford®

321-722-2999 shsofbrevard@gmail.com ©2013 Seniors Helping Seniors. Each office is independently owned and operated. All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Inc. Not all services are available in all areas.

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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 Health First Caregivers’ Resource Line......... 321-727-3027 Providing valuable information and answers to Community Caregivers Eldercare.

Health-First.org One Senior Place ............................................... 321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., 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. It does not take the place of the patient’s primary care physician (PCP), but it does address the growing need of seniors in North Brevard.

805 B Century Medical Drive, Titusville, FL 32796 seniorsolutions@parrishmed.com Report Elder Abuse ..................................... 1-800-96-ABUSE Senior Resource Alliance............................. 1-800-963-5337 Statewide Senior Legal Helpline................... 888-895-7873 Florida Relay Service...........................800-955-8770 (Voice) 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, or toll free

Space Coast Center for Independent Living............321-633-6011 Voice or TTY 571-W Haverty Court, Rockledge Sunflower House............................................... 321-452-4341 Merritt Square Mall, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy.

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TRAVEL & TOURS All About You Travel.................................................................321-631-8080 401 Florida Ave., Cocoa Harbor City Tours & Travel .............................. 321-767-0946 Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne Travel By Ginny................................................... 321-632-5610 417 Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

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Seniors vs. Crime................................................ 800-203-3099 Consumer related complaints

        Serving Health Insurance   Needs of Elders...................................................

321-752-8080     See page 51 for listing of local offices  Assistance Program (LIHEAP)......................... 321-633-2076     Community Action Agency............................ 321-633-1951.

STATE ATTORNEY   Sharing Center, Central ................................... 321-631-0306.    State Attorney .................................................... 321-637-5373  Sharing Center, North ...................................... 321-269-6555.   Sharing Center, Melbourne ............................ 321-727-8581.  Elder Service Unit............................................... 321-617-7510.    2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building D, Viera Sharing Center, Palm Bay ................................ 321-676-2965. 

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TRANSPORTATION    

  



 VETERANS RESOURCES



   Veterans Services............................................... 321-633-2012 “Need a Ride” Program ....................................

321-633-6011    Space Coast Center for Independent Living provides County Veteran Service Officer—Glenn A. McGuffie  accessible van transportation service at low cost for Brevard County Veterans Services Team is available to  individuals with disabilities when no other accessible    provide Brevard’s veterans and families assistance so  Jill Blue-Gaines  transportation options are available. The transportation  veterans will receive full benefits for military service.  fare is $2.

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940   glenn.mcguffie@brevardcounty.us     Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT)....................321-633-1878        

   Life is a journey – Let us help you find your destination.

Senior TranServe.....................................321-639-4868 x 282    • Cruises Volunteer transportation service for homebound seniors in  Brevard County. *Must be 60+ years old, ambulatory and  • Air/Land Packages   Senior  • All Inclusive Packages able to function with no mode of transportation.   

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  • Family Reunion & Group Travel    Volunteers in Motion........................................

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Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic.................. 321-637-3788 2900 Veterans Way, Viera

War Widows and Survivors vba.va.gov/Survivors/

WORK PLACEMENT

Brevard Veterans Council................................ 321-453-1776 Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy, MI

Brevard Job Link................................................ 321-504-7600.

Palm Bay, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa, Titusville

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs...... 800-827-1000 Burial, Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), Death Pension, Dependency Indemnity Compensation, Direct Deposit, directions to VA Benefits Regional Offices, Disability Compensation, Disability Pension, Home Loan Guaranty and Life Insurance. va.gov

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

VA Health Care Benefits .................................. 877-222-8387.

VA Life Insurance................................................ 800-669-8477.

Status of Headstones and Markers............... 800-697-6947.

Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) ............................................. 800-829-4833

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

Health First Pain Management Cape Canaveral Medical Plaza.................................. 321-868-7696.

701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Ste 202, Cocoa Beach 5191 S. Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay.....................321-434-1700.

Parrish Wound Healing Center....................... 321-268-6795 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

Bluewater Creative Group Inc. 321-242-1235 7630 N. Wickham Rd. #105 (Next to Carrabba’s) 38

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Seniors At Lunch Sites: North: Cuyler Park Community Center Annex 321-264-6491 • 10AM – 12:30 PM 2329 Harry T. Moore Avenue, Mims Bus Service: No (limited escort only) Gibson Center 321-269-3593 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 835 Sycamore Street, Titusville Bus Service: Yes Port St. John Community Center 321-638-4499 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 6650 Corto Road, Cocoa Bus Service: Yes North Brevard Senior Center 321-536-8851 • 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM 909 Lane Avenue, Titusville Bus Service: No Central: Westminster Asbury Arms Community Room 321-504-6571 • 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1430 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa Bus Service: No Cocoa West Community Center 321-636-9787 • 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 230 S. Burnett Avenue, Cocoa Bus Service: Yes

Source: agingmattersbrevard.org Aging Matters in Brevard

South: Garden Apartments Community Room 321-773-0470 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 4000 N. Riverside Dr., Indian Harbour Beach Bus Service: Yes (for most beach communities) Crane Creek Senior Apartments 321-952-5484 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) 2309 Babcock St., Melbourne Bus Service: Yes Lipscomb Community Center 321-412-5459 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 3316 Monroe Street, Melbourne Bus Service: Yes (Open Mon-WedFri) Grant Street Community Center 321-412-5459 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2547 Grant Street, Melbourne Bus Service: Yes (Open Tue & Thurs) Palm Bay United Methodist Church 321-727-9737 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2100 Port Malabar Blvd. N.E., Palm Bay Bus Service: Yes

Martin Andersen Senior Center 321-216-6082 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1025 S Florida Ave, Rockledge Bus Service: Yes

S. Mainland-Micco Community Center 772-664-4900 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) 3700 Allen Avenue, Micco Bus Service: Yes (Barefoot Bay Van)

Woody Simpson Community Center 321-453-4324 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1590 Schoolhouse St., Merritt Island Bus Service: Yes

Call 321-639-8770 for more information on the centers and bus service in your area.

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.

For more information on Seniors at Lunch contact the program office at (321) 639-8770.

Meal reservations at all sites are needed by 12:30 PM the previous serving day. Bus service is available to most areas. It usually takes a few days to begin the bus pick up service via SCAT. Call 321-639-8770 for more information on the centers and bus service in your area.

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Table of contents 55+ Retirement Communities..................................................................................................42 55+ Gated Community................................................................................................................42 Apartment Living.............................................................................................................................42 Assisted Living ..................................................................................................................................43 Brevard County Map.....................................................................................................................44 Parks for 50+......................................................................................................................................46 Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation.............................................................................46 Alzheimers Dementia Care .......................................................................................................47 Adult Family Care Homes...........................................................................................................47 Community-Based Services.......................................................................................................48

To see the digital listing of Brevard’s Senior Living & Retirement communities visit myseniorlife.com

Brevard County’s Emergency Evacuation Shelter Information.......................... 11

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One of 1,050 gems John Baker was 16 when he saw his first 1956 Chrysler Windsor convertible, right off the showroom floor. He pledged to some day own one. In 1981, he fulfilled his pledge.

1931 Chrysler Roadster and a 1939 Packard. His 1954 Desoto Firedome was the Allpar Car of the Month for Oct. 2009, but his 1956 Chrysler Windsor holds a special place in his collection.

The Maryland native left the Air Force in 1961 and moved to Florida to care for his grandfather.

He said, “I guess it doesn’t hurt that other people like my car.”

His father, who owned a garage and salvage yard, fostered Baker’s appreciation for old cars. Baker often has several restoration projects going at one time. He’s currently restoring a

Chrysler made only 1,050 of this model, which adds to its appeal.

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ACTIVE 55+ RETIREMENT LIVING AND GATED Communities Retirement communities throughout Brevard, specifically for those ages 55 and over.

NORTH BREVARD SWAN LAKE........................................................321-269-0991 3406 Skimmer Lane, Titusville, FL 32796 SAN MATEO VILLAGE ......................................321-264-2404 5205 Sisson Rd., Titusville, FL 32796 PINEWOOD VILLAGE .......................................321-267-0933 42 Pinewood Place, Mims, FL 32754 CENTRAL BREVARD FOREST LAKES OF COCOA .............................321-636-4513 113 Rosewood Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926

HOMES OF PONCE DE LEON..........................321-773-2828 2610 Highway A1A N., Indialantic, FL 32903 LAKEWOOD VILLAGE.......................................321-724-0083 3171 Hanson Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 LEISURE LIVING ESTATES CONDO ASSOCIATION.....................................321-725-8847 2580 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 ORANGE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK.....321-254-8631 1621 Orange Manor Dr., Melbourne, FL 32934 PALM BAY ESTATES...........................................321-723-3353 3092 Indian River Dr. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 PORT MALABAR HOLIDAY PARK .................321-724-2240 215 Holiday Park Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907 QUAIL RUN .........................................................321-984-0786 2445 Eber Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904

GRAND ISLE AT VIERA .....................................321-752-7144 1910 Grand Isle Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32940

THE LAKES OF MELBOURNE .........................321-725-5500 4000 Hollywood Blvd., West Melbourne, FL 32904

HERITAGE ISLE ..................................................321-576-0264 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera, FL 32940

THE VILLAGE OF PONCE DE LEON................321-723-4139 2730 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

INDIAN OAKS ....................................................321-636-9683 780 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955 ISLAND LAKES ...................................................888-346-1651 4499 Wood Stork Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32953 LOST LAKES .......................................................321-639-3245 140 Lost Lakes Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926 RETREAT AT WATERSONG ..............................321-253-7455 7365 Orchestra Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 water-song.com MERRITT ISLAND VILLAGE RESORT.............321-452-4684 327 Silver Oaks Ave., Merritt Island, FL 32952 SOUTH BREVARD HOLIDAY PARK RECREATION DISTRICT......321-723-6636 474 Holiday Park Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907 HOLLYWOOD ESTATES, INC. .........................321-724-1100 4301 Kimberly Cir., West Melbourne, FL 32904

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Victoria Landing................................ 321-622-6730 1279 Houston St., Melbourne, Fl 32925 MICCO/BAREFOOT BAY BAREFOOT BAY RECREATION DISTRICT ....772-664-3141 625 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 PELICAN BAY MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY ........................................772-664-3138 8600 US Highway 1, Micco, FL 32976 SNUG HARBOR .................................................772-663-5832 7645 Kyak Court, Sebastian, FL 32976

APARTMENT LIVING Apartment-style living, usually with other amenities such as laundry, cleaning and meals.

NORTH BREVARD ROYAL PALMS SENIOR APARTMENTS ........321-264-2017 911 S. Park Ave., Titusville, Fl 32780

CENTRAL BREVARD BAXLEY MANOR ...............................................321-453-4324 630 Kurek Ct. #135, Merritt Island, FL 32953 COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE ...................321-452-1233 1200 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island, FL 32952 courtenayspringsvillage.org RETREAT AT WATERSONG...............................321-253-7450 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 water-song.com WESTMINSTER ASBURY .................................321-632-4943 1430 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922

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 BENTON HOUSE OF TITUSVILLE ..................321-383-2112 497 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 La Casa Assisted Living.......................... 321-449-8880 220 N. Grove St., Merritt Island LaCasaAssistedLiving.com LILAC HOUSE .....................................................321-704-4458 1770 S. Lilac Circle, Titusville, FL 32796

SOUTH BREVARD

RIVERVIEW RETIREMENT CENTER ...............321-383-2125 4470 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32780

ASCENSION MANOR SENIOR HOUSING ............................................321-757-9828 2960 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, FL 32935

SAND POINT ......................................................321-383-6000 1800 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL 32780

CENTURY OAKS ................................................321-722-4440 4001 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 century-oaks.org

Experience Carefree Living!

CRANE CREEK.....................................................321-952-5464 2309 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, FL 32904 GLENBROOKE AT PALM BAY .........................321-956-3330 815 Briar Creek Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 GRAND VILLA AT MELBOURNE ....................321-328-8140 964 South Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 SONATA AT MELBOURNE ...............................321-600-4747 3260 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935 sonatalifestyle.com SOUTHLAKE TOWERS .....................................321-725-2386 5501 Pinewood Dr. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 The Fountains...............................................321-984-1494 4451 Stack Boulevard Melbourne, FL 32901 TRINITY TOWERS EAST & WEST ....................321-723-7512 650 and 700 E. Strawbridge Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901

TRINITY TOWERS Overlooking Beautiful Downtown Melbourne

Trinity Towers is the perfect apartment community for active adults 62+ who want to experience carefree living at affordable prices.

• Newly Renovated Community Center • Card Room • Movie Viewing Area • Library • Fitness Center • On-site Service Coordinator • Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • 24-Hour Maintenance Trinity Towers East & West 650 & 700 East Strawbridge Ave. • Emergency Call System • Pet Friendly Downtown Melbourne • Public Transportation

321-723-7512

Trinity Towers South

615 East New Haven Ave. Downtown Melbourne

321-723-8620

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TITUSVILLE TOWERS, 62+ ..............................321-267-4204 405 Indian River Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 titusvilletowers.com

Brevard Communities

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Carefree communities help us add years to our lives and – more importantly – add life to our years.

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 2013 Boomer Guide as a subtle hint that it’s time to move to Florida and get started living right.

HISTORIC TITUSVILLE MAIN STREET

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.

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VIERA BASEBALL STADIUM PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE

MELBOURNE AIRPORT

Why not be proactive and nurture relationships with new neighbors, who are on the same carefree page in life as you?

Many boomer-senior communities have great activities both in common rooms, and as organized day-trips — with or without martinis along the way, a designated driver at the wheel, of course.

Many carefree communities are located on golf courses or other recreationally-themed grounds. If you have a special interest, there is a carefree community for you.

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.

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PALACE RETIREMENT HOME ........................321-639-0004 965 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge, FL 32955

CENTRAL BREVARD

RETREAT AT WATERSONG...............................321-253-7455 7365 Orchestra Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 water-song.com

ANGEL GUARDIAN ASSISTED LIVING .........321-223-8371 280 Bahama Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32952 Buena Vida Estates ....................................321-724-0060 2129 West New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904 BuenaVidaEstates.org CEDAR CREEK ASSISTED LIVING ..................321-454-7768 4279 Judith Ave., Merritt Island, FL 32953 cedarcreekalf.org COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE ..................321-452-1233 1100 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island, FL 32952 courtenayspringsvillage.org CASUAL COUNTRY LIVING ............................321-632-9622 4801 Mango Ave., Cocoa, FL 32926

SHERWOOD HOUSE ........................................321-704-4458 2465 E. Sherwood Cir., Cocoa, FL 32926 SMILES AND LOVING CARE ...........................321-454-4624 1065 Garden Rd., Merritt Island, FL 32952 SONATA AT MELBOURNE ...............................321-600-4747 3260 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935 TOWN SQUARE .................................................321-255-6030 1700 Wuesthoff Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940 TRINITY HOUSE ................................................321-745-2126 775 Montego Bay Drive South Merritt Island, FL 32953

FRIENDS AT HOME............................................321-704-4458 3680 Canaveral Groves Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32926

SOUTH BREVARD

HORIZON HOUSE .............................................321-704-4458 119 W. Suwanee Lane, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

ANGELS LANDING ALF ..................................321-473-8692 731 Altona St. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

JACOB’S LADDER .............................................321-636-1911 946 Brunswick Lane, Rockledge, Fl 32955

BETHESDA ON TURKEY CREEK .....................321-723-3288 2800 Fordham Rd., NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

La Casa Assisted Living ..........................321-449-8880 220 N. Grove St., Merritt Island, FL 32953

CENTURY OAKS ................................................321-722-4440 4001 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

OUR HOUSE .......................................................321-704-4458 315 Wainai Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32953 OPEN ARMS WITH LOVE .................................321-632-4955 6205 Balboa St., Cocoa, FL 32927

Assisted Living Facility Lic #AL11568 & AL11971

321.449.8880

Specializing in Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care www.LaCasaAssistedLiving.com

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TITUSVILLE TOWERS, 62+ ..............................321-264-8965 405 Indian River Ave., Titusville, FL 32796

CLARKE’S ASSISTED LIVING ..........................321-723-3096 48 Emerson Dr. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907 FLORIDA SHORE................................................321-726-8070 2155 Keystone Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904 FLORIDA SHORES II ..........................................321-409-0820 4060 Miami Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904 GLENBROOKE AT PALM BAY .........................321-956-3330 815 Briar Creek Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 GOLDEN WINGS DARROW ............................321-676-6331 1351 Darrow Rd. SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908 GOLDEN WINGS WENDEL ..............................321-952-6623 3116 Wendel Rd. SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

220 N. Grove St., Merritt Island

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Assisted Living SOUTH BREVARD continued from 45 HIBISCUS COURT ..............................................321-951-1050 540 East Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 House of Light Senior Living..............321-368-5611 2638 Jupiter Blvd. SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908 houseoflightseniorlivingalf.com PLEASANT HOME .............................................321-984-8688 485 Wayland Rd. SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908

SKILLED NURSING Licensed long-term care (nursing homes) and in-patient rehabilitation facilities.

NORTH BREVARD Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center ...............................................321-267-0060 2225 Knox McRae Dr., Titusville, FL 32780

SILVER PINES .....................................................321-956-8141 2360 Madrid Ave. SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

Titusville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center ...........................................321-269-5720 1705 Jess Parrish Ct., Titusville, FL 32796

SOUTHLAND SUITES OF MELBOURNE ...............................................321-255-5443 2680 Croton Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 brookdaleliving.com

Vista Manor Nursing Home..................321-269-2200 1550 Jess Parrish Ct., Titusville, FL 32796

STERLING HOUSE WEST MELBOURNE..........................................321-953-6464 7300 Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904 brookdaleliving.com

Courtenay Springs Village .................321-452-1233 1100 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island, FL 32952 courtenayspringsvillage.org

STERLING HOUSE WEST MELBOURNE II ......................................321-725-3100 7200 Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904 brookdaleliving.com

CENTRAL BREVARD

Island Health and Rehab .....................321-453-0202 125 Alma Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32953 NHC Health Care .........................................321-454-4035 500 Crockett Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32953

THE ELMS ...........................................................321-951-2272 1740 Elmhurst Cir. SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

Retreat at Watersong ............................321-253-7450 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940

EMERITUS ...........................................................321-733-7111 1765 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

SOUTH BREVARD

PARKS FOR 50+ NORTH BREVARD GREAT OUTDOORS GOLF CLUB....................321-269-5524 137 Plantation Dr., Titusville, FL 32780 WILLOW LAKES RV PARK INC. .......................321-269-7440 2852 Willow Lakes Lane, Titusville, FL 32796 CENTRAL BREVARD CASA LOMA ESTATES ......................................321-254-2656 6560 US Highway 1, Melbourne, FL 32940 FOREST VILLAGE RV PARK .............................321-631-0305 245 Flamingo Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926

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Anchor Care and  Rehabilitation Center.............................321-723-1235 1515 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 Atlantic Shores Rehab Center ..........321-953-2219 4251 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 Avante Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ............................321-723-3215 1420 S. Oak St., Melbourne, FL 32901 CarnEgie Gardens Nursing Center ...........................................321-723-1321 1415 S. Hickory St., Melbourne, FL 32901 Consulate Health Care of Melbourne...............................................321-255-9200 3033 Sarno Rd., Melbourne, FL 32934

Life Care Center of Palm Bay ..............321-768-6532 175 Villanueva Ave., Palm Bay, FL 32907 Melbourne Terrace..................................321-725-3990 251 Florida Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 The Palms Rehabilitation .....................321-722-0660 5405 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32901 West Melbourne Health and RehabILITATION....................................321-725-7360 2125 W. New Haven Ave., W. Melbourne, FL 32901 Wuesthoff Progressive Care ............321-752-1000 8050 Spyglass Road, Viera, FL 32940

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CARE

CENTRAL BREVARD

Autumn House .............................................321-242-1006 7999 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera, FL 32940 Clare Bridge West Melbourne ..........321-951-4455 7199 Greenboro Drive,West Melbourne, FL 32904 Retreat at Watersong ............................321-253-7450 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 water-song.com Sonata at Melbourne .............................321-600-4747 3260 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935

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

NORTH BREVARD Benton House of Titusville ................321-383-2112 497 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796

First Class Adult Family Care ........... 321-264-6357 3717 Chiara Dr., Titusville, FL 32796

It Feels so Good to be Home!

A comfortable lifestyle designed just for us!

COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

4279 Judith Avenue, Merritt Island

(Go North on Courtenay Parkway, right on Hall Road and proceed to Judith Ave.)

Our Extended Care License provides all of the Assistance You may need.

(321) 454-7768 www.cedarcreekalf.com Call Us Today!

Veterans Program Available to Assist those who Qualify.

Assisted Living Facility # AL10541

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Life Care Center of Melbourne ..............................................321-727-0984 606 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne, FL 32901

Adult Family Care Homes North BREVARD

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Judith Boyd (up to 3 people) ................... 321-383-1075 1990 Smith Dr., Titusville, FL 32780

Boomer Bypasses Mid Life

CENTRAL BREVARD Trinity House............................................... 321-745-2126 775 S. Montego Bay Dr. S, Merritt Island, FL 32953 SOUTH BREVARD Freeman’s Family Care Adult Home....................................................321-956-3190 1771 Half Moon St. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907 Bernice Laidlaw .........................................321-951-7489 2052-2054 Syracuse Ct. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 Good Faith Adult Family Care Home.......................................321-956-0869 479 Krefeld Rd. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Your Care Brevard.............................................321-757-6970 Long Term Care Nursing Home Diversion

Announcing Bayberry House

A small, secured Memory Care accommodation for residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

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www.century-oaks.org Assisted Living Facility #10095

By Ellen Mongan I missed middle age, unaware that it had come and gone. I guess it passed me by somewhere between diapers, dishes and carpools. No one misdiagnoses their teen years.

They greet you with pimples, hormones and a brand new knowit-all attitude. Then they depart, but not before leaving you with a height increase and a transformed body.

Middle age is not as visible (except maybe for that bulge).

How did I discover that middle age had passed me by? Having moved to Florida a couple years before, I was sharing some wisdom with my sister. By the time you are middle age you want to settle into your nest, which hopefully is empty.

I said, “Julie, never relocate in your middle age.”

I was sure she would agree by saying, “You’re right!”

Instead, my sister, 16 years my junior, responded with, “Ellen, you are not middle age.”

“I’m not?” I questioned. She must have noticed the shocked look on my face, so she tried to explain. “Ellen, I am middle age. Two of your seven children are middle age, so how can you be middle age?”

She paused, then added, “Ellen, think about it. You are almost 60 years old. You would have to live to 120 to be considered middle age.”

I was about to ask, “How do you know I won’t live to 120?’’

However, I was so preoccupied checking her math that it slowed my response. I was not about to say, “You’re right!” Then like a reflex, the words, “No one told me,” popped out of my mouth.

I questioned, “If I’m not middle age, Julie, what am I?” “Ellen, you are a senior.”

“I may be a senior, but I am a ‘Senior’ with a ‘Life’,” I proclaimed. “Besides,” I thought, “age is just a number. You are only as old as you feel! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I am not getting older, I am definitely getting better!” These clichés flowed through my past-middle-age mind, but I did not voice them. I think this wisdom is only understood by the mature-of-age, and Julie is only middle age!

Maybe you, too, missed middle age. It is not too late to live out those clichés and enjoy being a senior. Use your “Senior Life” to go forth and make a difference in Brevard county. Have the time of your life! Who knows, you may even live to be 120. In the meantime, spread your wisdom and experience.

Celebrate being a “Senior” with a “Life!”

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VOLUNTEER opportunities American Cancer Society 321-433-3109, ext. 121. Drivers needed to drive cancer patients to and from treatments.

American Red Cross 321-890-1002 x25. Offers training for disasters.

Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind 321-773-7222. Volunteer needs vary from program to program.

Brevard Commission on Aging 321-633-2007. Support the mission of the Brevard Commission on Aging through volunteer service on a committee or task force.

Brevard Schools Foundation 321-633-1000 ext. 415. Make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering one hour per week.

Canine Companions for Independence 321-522-3300. Need volunteers to raise puppies.

Friends of the Enchanted Forest 321-264-5192. Tour guides, shop assistants and researchers needed.

Guardian Ad Litem Program 321-690-6823. Become a child’s voice in the court system. guardianadlitem.org Harmony Farms 321-631-9433. Groom and exercise horses, administrative tasks, participate in special events.

Merritt Island Wildlife Association 321-861-0667. Promote conservation & appreciation of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Meals on Wheels 321-639-8770. Deliver meals in Brevard to homebound seniors daily.

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Ombudsman 407-228-7752 or 888-831-0404 Volunteers monitor nursing homes.

Partners in Compassionate Care 321-269-4240. Hospice of St. Francis volunteers provide assistance in many ways. Free training for many positions is provided.

Police Athletic League 321-953-6251 | 321-409-2200 Melbourne 321-268-8771 Titusville Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 321-631-2749 Rolling Readers Space Coast 321-254-9976. Connecting tutors and mentors to students in need. Rollingreaderspacecoast.com Senior TranServe 321-639-4868 x 282 Drive seniors to medical appointments, markets and more.

SPCA Clinic & Adoption Center 321-267-8221. Adult volunteers needed for miscellaneous clerical work.

SPCA Thrift Store 321-267-2210 SHINE 321-752-8080 Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders United Way Volunteer Center 321-631-2740 Women’s Center 321-242-3110, ext. 301

SHINE

Free Medicare Counseling!

Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

Parrish Senior Solutions Center .....321-268-6563

805-B Century Medical Dr., Titusville parrishshine@yahoo.com

Church of Our Savior ....................... 321-783-4554 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Sunflower House ................................321-452-4341 Merritt Island Square Mall, Merritt Island Monday from 12-4 p.m., Closed June-Sept.

Wuesthoff Central Business Office....321-690-6661 375 Commerce Parkway, Rockledge Shine.Shine@wuesthoff.org

Wuesthoff Medical Center...............321-752-1511 240 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 200, Melbourne shinemelb@wuesthoff.org

Wickham Park Senior Center...........321-757-0660 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Mornings from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Glenbrooke of Palm Bay ..................321-956-3330 815 Briar Creek Circle NE., Palm Bay shinepb1@cfl.rr.com

Joe’s Club South ................................321-752-8080 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco

By Appointment only Trinity Towers ......................................321-723-7512 700 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne For residents only

Martin Andersen Senior Center......321-631-7549 1025 Sl Florida Ave., Rockledge Thursday afternoon only

Appointments are recommended at all sites. To schedule an appointment or to verify dates and times of counselor availability, please contact the individual locations above.

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Senior Resource Alliance, 407-514-1800 988 Woodcock Road, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32803

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For more information, call 321.725.4799 or visit www.gentiva.com.

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To learn more about how home healthcare can help you, call 321.725.4799 or visit www.gentiva.com.

FL Lic # HHA213070962

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No pain, no gain mentality can cause

Boomeritis

By George White Boomers wanting back in top shape risk boomeritis”, or, injuries caused by doing too much too soon.

It can be avoided but it takes a conscious effort, said Vikki Vasquez, Director of Health First Rehab Services.

It seems logical that Boomers get caught up in intense athletics, she said. The Baby Boomer population was a generation that really took an interest in exercise. You saw the boom of fitness center development and there were a lot of tapes out there like Jane Fonda and Jack LaLanne. We grew up in a time where we saw that people were living longer so there was a greater desire and effort to maintain that healthy lifestyle,’’ she said.

But, while fitness is a good thing, overdoing it can happen easily and have lasting consequences. We have a lot of boomers who were competitive athletes and now that they are at an age where the kids are gone, they try to do too much too soon. It’s people wanting to return to a previous lifestyle that they haven’t prepared their body for,’’ she said.

Health First Administrator Wes Ott had stayed in shape swimming, surfing and running but currently is rehabbing a shoulder injury.

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Photo by George White

Health First administrator Wes Ott works with physical therapist Carol Arnold at Health First Pro-Health and Fitness Center in Viera. It morphed into triathlons by about 1975, so I’ve done hundreds of them. I was pretty much injury free and never required rehab until about two or three years ago, and even then it was short-term stuff, nothing that had a surgical intervention,’’ he said.

I haven’t stretched or done yoga. The older you get, the more you work out, the shorter and tighter the muscles get, which makes you injury prone.

In spite of all my athletic endeavors that’s the one thing I have not done is stretch,’’ he said.

But that luck changed in Indonesia earlier this year where he surfed seven hours a day.

Now, Ott said, he will remain active but change his ways.

Upon my return I had problems with range of motion in my shoulder and it started increasing,” he said.

Ott has his own theory about the injury, confirmed by experts.

I will start (stretching) when I’m done with this. I think I’m going to be smarter. As you get older you have to realize you can’t do the things you did 20 years ago,” Ott said.I can’t continue to do things the way I’ve done or I’ll be back here again.’’

10 suggestions for active boomers wanting to get back up to speed.

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Get checked by your doctor before beginning an exercise program, especially if you are unsure of your health status.

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Gradually build up your activity level.

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Consult a professional personal trainer for correct exercise techniques.

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Components of a good exercise program include: warm up, stretching, strength/resistance training, aerobic/ endurance training, cool down.

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Include core strengthening and balance exercises.

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Cross training/ interval training can prevent injury and boredom.

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Drink plenty of water.

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Table of contents AARP Chapters.......................................58

Miscellaneous..........................................74

Alumni.........................................................58

Model Clubs.............................................74

Animal, Wildlife & Rescue.................58

Music/Bands/Barbershop................. 74

Archery........................................................59

Nature Groups.........................................75

Art Guilds & Leagues...........................59

Needlework...............................................76

Astrology....................................................60

Outdoor Activities................................77

Bingo.............................................................60 Book Discussion.....................................61 Camera .......................................................61 Collectors/Antiques.............................61 Computer & Technology...................62 Continuing Education.........................63 Dancing.......................................................63

Radio Clubs...............................................78 Religious Groups....................................78 S.A.L.T...........................................................78 Self-Improvement..................................78 Service Clubs............................................79

Fraternal Organizations......................66

Singles Groups.........................................80

Games..........................................................67

Social Groups/Programs....................80

(Bridge, Billiards, Cards, Mah Jongg, Table Games, Outdoor Games)

State Clubs.................................................81

Gemstones.................................................70 Genealogy/History................................70 Heritage Clubs.........................................71 Homebrew Beer & Wine....................71

Storytelling/Performing Arts...........81 Tai Chi..........................................................81 Toastmasters.............................................81 Travel Clubs...............................................82 Vehicle Clubs............................................82

International.............................................71

Water Sports............................................82

Knights of Columbus...........................72

Weight Loss...............................................82

Magic............................................................72

Women’s Clubs........................................83

Meditation Groups...............................72

Writers Clubs............................................83

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Exercise & Sports....................................65

Gardening..................................................69

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A car guy Bill Antonetz is a car guy. Just ask him about his 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible.

“It’s completely stock,” he said. “It’s a numbersmatching car. Harbor blue, white top, 283, Powerglide auto.”

If you don’t know what all that means, Antonetz will gladly explain.

The retired Connecticut Cadillac Oldsmobile salesman recalled how, for today’s cost of a bumper, he could have purchased a used ’57 Bel Air, when he was learning to drive.

“I was so into cars as a kid,” he said.

His first job, at 12, involved building models of the newest cars released. His father, a high school auto mechanics teacher, taught him how to take cars apart and rebuild them.

He likes the iconic nature of the 1957 Chevy Bel Air. “It spells America,” he said, “It makes you feel good to drive. I feel like I go back in time. This is the cool era.”

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AARP Chapters AARP #1413 Satellite Beach...........................321-255-5433 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 1st Friday Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Center 2055 South Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach AARP #2622 Palm Bay......................................321-953-5821 11 a.m. • 3rd Monday (Sept. - June) Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center 251 Florida Ave., Melbourne AARP #756 Merritt Island................................321-784-1398 Bingo, Exercise, Business Meeting 11:15 a.m. • 1st Thursday (Aug. - May) Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., M.I. AARP #219 Viera.................................................321-253-6326 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • 1st Friday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera oneseniorplace.com AARP #4696 Port St. John................................321-385-9830 12:30 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday 6026 Cardiff Ave., Cocoa Open to the public

Alumni Melbourne High School Alumni

Focuses on finding lost MHS classmates, locating MHS class reunion. melhigh.brevardschools.org, alumniclass.com/melbourne

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Palm Bay High School Alumni

Focuses on finding lost PBHS classmates, locating PBHS class reunion information and keeping in touch with fellow PBHS “Pirates.” palmbay.sp.brevardschools.org, alumniclass.com/palmbay Space Coast Gator Club, University of Florida Alumni Assoc...............321-890-7754

Monthly Planning Meeting 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday, social hour 5:30 Sonny’s BBQ, 151 Sherriff Dr., Melbourne spacecoastgatorclub.com spacecoastgatorclub@gmail.com Titusville High School Alumni Assoc.

Glenda Phillips Waring, Class of 1961 President THS Alumni Assoc. glw43@cfl.rr.com UCF Alumni Space Coast Chapter

Social events, community service, activities and sports outings ucfalumni.com

Animal, Wildlife & Pet Rescue Brevard Zoo ........................................................321-254-9453

8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne brevardzoo.org/get_involved

Art Class ...............................................................321-631-7549

1020 Cox Rd., Cocoa crittersavers.com

9 a.m. - Noon • Tuesdays & Fridays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge masc1025 @att.net martinandersenseniorcenter.com

Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary....................................................321-254-8843

Has an ongoing need for donations of supplies, money and volunteers.

Open seven days a week 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

4560 N. US Hwy 1, Melbourne sue@floridawildlifehospital.org floridawildlifehospital.org Golden Retriever Rescue, Mid-Florida, Inc. .................................................407-332-2840

Looking for fosters, adopters, and volunteers.

Events all year. grrmf.org Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) ..............................321-267-8221

455 Cheney Highway, Titusville spcanorthbrevard.com South Brevard German Shepherd Rescue...............................................321-724-8873

1981 Mattison Dr. NE, Palm Bay members.petfinder.com/~FL200 Suntree-Viera Pet Rescue................................321-432-4921

Looking for fosters and adopters for all animal types as well as volunteers and donations. petfinder.com/shelters/FL517.html

Archery Brevard Archers

Promoting archery, archery lessons 7 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Denny’s, 8201 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne brevardarchers.com angieolds@juno.com

Art Leagues & Guilds Art Class - Painting............................................321-751-0082

1 - 4 p.m. • Mondays, Beginners & Experienced $8, watercolor, oil, acrylics or pastel Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Art Class, Arts & Crafts......................................321-724-1338

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Thursdays, Art Class 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Fridays, Arts & Crafts Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay gpsbsc-president@cfl.rr.com 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 St., Melbourne jferrie@cfl.rr.com brevardbrushstrokes.com Brevard Cultural Alliance.................................321-690-6817

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C-307, Viera andrea.tranes@artsbrevard.org artsbrevard.org Brevard Gourd Society.....................................321-749-6962

9 a.m. - Noon • 1st Saturday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Brevard Porcelain Artists.................................321-255-9489

9:30 a.m. • 1st Tuesday (except Jul, Aug, Dec) Salvation Army Bldg.

1080 Hickory Street, Melbourne kfranklin8@cfl.rr.com Brevard Watercolor Society............................321-609-1826

Noon • 2nd Saturday, Meeting (Jan, Mar, Sep, Nov) 10 a.m. • 4th Saturday, Workshop (except Jun, Jul) Satellite Beach Civic Center 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach brevardwatercolorsociety.com Central Brevard Art Association....................321-632-2922

Promote education, art shows, exposure in public places, non-profit 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursday (except Jul, Aug) 103 Barton Blvd., Rockledge brevardart.net, brevardart@bellsouth.net TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Central Brevard Humane Society..................321-636-3343

Scrapbooking.....................................................321-773-0552

5:30 - 11 p.m. • 2nd Friday $10/night, register by Wed prior Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept.

1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach dartz@indianharbour.org Space Coast Doll Artists...................................321-728-1174

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Thursdays West Melbourne Public Library 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne spacecoastdollartists.com Titusville Art League.........................................321-383-7441

6:45 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday 1421 Draa Rd., Titusville cdaisey2@cfl.rr.com nbbd.com/godo/tal Watercolor Classes............................................321-749-6962

Open to all mediums 9 a.m. - Noon • Tuesdays David R. Schechter Community Center Pelican Beach Clubhouse 1495 Hwy. A1A, Satellite Beach Watercolor for Beginners.................................321-749-6962

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Thursdays Adult Continuing Education Florida Marketplace, 1450 S Babcock St., Melbourne Watercolor for Intermediate and Advanced...........................321-749-6962

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Wednesdays Courtyard Studio, 1419 Highland Ave., Melbourne Woodshop...........................................................321-724-1338

8 a.m. - noon • Monday - Friday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay

Astrology

Bingo Bingo 55+ Club of Satellite Beach.................321-777-8313

10:30 a.m. • Mondays Satellite Beach Civic Center 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach Bingo American Legion Post 117..................321-872-0252

5:30 p.m. • Fridays, 12:30 p.m. • Sundays 189 Veterans Drive SE, Palm Bay Bingo Ascension Catholic Church.................321-259-3707

6:15 p.m. • Mondays & Thursdays 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne Bingo American Legion Post #1....................321-269-9959

1 p.m. • Sundays, 6 p.m. • Tuesdays 1281 N. US Hwy. 1, Titusville Bingo Melborne Elks #1744............................321-768-1744

2 - 4 p.m. • Saturdays, Bar Bingo 211 Nieman Ave., Melbourne melbourneelks1744@cfl.rr.com Bingo Greater Palm Bay Senior Center......................................................321-724-1338

11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Wednesdays 6 p.m. • Fridays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay Bingo—Harbor City Retirees..........................321-259-5275

Bingo games and dancing to live music. Bag lunch.

Annual membership.

9 - 11:30 a.m. • Wednesdays, Dance 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Wednesdays, Bingo Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne Bingo—Italian-American Club of South Brevard................................................321-242-8044

1 - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne iacsb.org

S.T.A.R. Guild.......................................................321-779-0604

6 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa leslie.marlar@gmail.com, lesliemarlar.com

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

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Wednesdays Doors open 3:30, pull tabs, food, bar 3450 Kilmarnoch Ln., Titusville

Book and Discussion Group ..........................321-726-8817

6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. • Fridays 3435 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

7 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Barnes & Noble, 1955 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne

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

Camera

1 - 4 p.m. • Saturdays & Sundays 105 Longpoint Rd., Cape Canaveral

Camera Club........................................................321-848-1110

11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. • Tuesdays & Fridays 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

6:30 p.m.• 1st Tuesday (except Dec) Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne info@ccbrevard.com, ccbrevard.org

Book Discussion

Collectors

Bingo Wickham Park Senior Center..............321-255-4494

Contact your local library for more Book Clubs.

Book Discussion Group....................................321-952-4514

2 - 3:30 p.m • 2nd Tuesday 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne brev.org Neighbors of Suntree/Viera Book Club.............................................................321-255-4404

2 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Suntree Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Melbourne Membership in N.O.S. not required

Brevard Antiques and Collectors Club...................................................321-254-5831

Open to anyone having an interest in learning about antiques/collectibles.

10 a.m. • 1st Friday (except Jul, Aug, Sep) Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Suntree 1:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (except July, Aug, Sep) Melbourne Beach Public Library 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach elwoodbrews@aol.com

Romance Readers’ Circle

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Bingo Knights of Columbus #6125...............321-446-5571

Space Coast Post Card Club

Computer Classes..............................................321-773-6458

2 p.m. • 1st Sunday $10/year or $1/mo.

Antique Emporium, 625 Florida Ave., Cocoa spacecoastpostcardclub.com

Various classes offered in Introduction, Fundamentals, Word Processing, Excel and Photo Editing.

Call or see the activity brochure on our website for dates and times.

David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach satelittebeachrecreation.org

South Brevard Coin Club.................................321-751-3647

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 2nd Sunday (except Dec) Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne SouthBrevardCoinClub.com

Computers & Technology Beginning Computers......................................321-610-3937

8 week sessions beginning Fall, Winter and Spring.

9 a.m. • Fridays Ascension Lutheran Church 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach myshepherdcenter.org Brevard User Group (BUG) Club....................321-652-7618

General meeting with guest speaker 2 - 3 p.m. • 1st Monday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Call for dates and time bugclub.org

Computer Classes..............................................321-610-3937

Various classes offered through My Shepherd Center See website for latest schedule or call. myshepherdcenter.org Computer Classes..............................................321-622-6474

Various classes offered through Senior Adventures in Learning. See website for latest schedule. ailofmelbourne.org Computer Club...................................................321-452-4341

Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Saturdays Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net agingmattersbrevard.org

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

2 - 3 p.m. • 1st Monday, Windows & Beginners 3 - 4 p.m. • 1st Monday, On-line Investing One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera bugclub.org Brevard User Group - BUG Club.....................321-652-7618

6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Wednesday, Monthly Meeting Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave. bugclub.org Computer Class..................................................321-255-4494

2:30 - 4 p.m. • Mondays 10 a.m. - Noon • Fridays Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne rolyphant@yahoo.com Computer Class .................................................321-724-1338

1 - 3:30 p.m. • Monday (Basic) 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday (Beginners) 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Thursday (Advanced) Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay gpbsc.org

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Internet class—Adventures in Learning Program.........................................321-723-2976

895 Regal Ave., Palm Bay 8 week sessions held at First Presbyterian Church 1080 Port Malabar Blvd, Palm Bay Call for dates and times willblldt@gmail.com Melbourne Linux Users Group.......................321-626-2342

8 - 9 p.m. • Tuesdays No dues.

Call Keith for locations. mlinux.org Space Coast Macintosh Users Group (SCMUG)......................................321-636-7155

12:30 p.m. • Friday 3rd Fridays demonstrations of Mac and iPad programs Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa scmug.org

Senior Adventures in Learning - S.A.I.L............................................321-622-6474 An interfaith, not-for-profit 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 and much more.

Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall terms. Tuesday and Wednesday classes in 7 to 8 week sessions. See website for schedules. sailofmelbourne.org The Shepherd Center/Beachside Inc............321-610-3937 An interfaith not-for-profit 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 on our website, most run in 8-week sessions. boudrie@aol.com myshepherdcenter.org

Dancing Ballroom Dancing..............................................321-631-7549 2 p.m. • Lessons, Fridays 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. • Dance, 2nd and 4th Saturday No partner needed, $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg 1 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Ballroom Dancing..............................................321-255-4494 6:30 - 8 p.m. • Wednesdays $6 members, $7 non-members Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way Melbourne bcscwp.com Barefoot Bay Twirlers .......................................772-664-3207 (Plus Dance with Rounds) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Mondays (Nov – Apr) Barefoot Bay Community Center 625 Barefoot Blvd. geoseney@comcast.net Brevard Scottish Country Dancers...............321-427-3587 or 321-255-2756 Teaching and dancing the jigs, reels and strathspeys of Scotland 6:30 -9:30 p.m. • Mondays $3 after first time Community House, 6200 Hall Rd., Melbourne Village catiegeist@att.net rscdsorlandobranch.org

Canaveral Squares.............................................321-652-0680 Mainstream and Plus Dance 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Tuesdays $4 club members, $5 dancing guests, Free to non-dancing guests.

Peldan Plaza, 400 Barton Blvd., Rockledge apicheco@juno.com canaveralsquares.com Cocoa Beach Contra Dance.............................321-427-3587 New England Contra Dancing to Irish, Scottish, Appalachian, and French-Canadian tunes played by live musicians. $8 adults, $5 children 1st Saturday 7:30 p.m. • Lessons, 8 - 11 p.m. • Dance Cocoa Beach Recreation Center 321 Ramp Rd., Cocoa Beach 3rd Friday 7:30 p.m. • Lessons, 8 - 11 p.m. • Dance Tropical Haven Community Center 1205 Eddie Allen Road, Melbourne cocoabeachcontra.org Dixie Diamonds Squaredancing...................321-633-1306 Advanced Dance 7 - 9 p.m. • Wednesdays Eau Gallie Civic Center 1550 Highland Ave., Melbourne JReedSDC.com Monthly Dance at GPBSC................................321-724-1338 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. • 4th Saturday $5 per person. Open to the Public.

Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay Harbor City Lights..............................................321-724-8730 Ballroom dancing for seniors 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Wednesdays First time guests, free. Membership $5/year Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne International Folk Dancers..............................321-727-3333 7 - 10 p.m. • Fridays No partners necessary. $5 Melbourne Village, Community House 6200 Hall Road, Melbourne Village annona@cfl.rr.com Lebed Healthy Steps............321-255-4494, 321-544-6977 Therapeutic Dance 5:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, $5 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Lessons & Dancing............................................321-751-4766 $5 Dance instruction and social dancing (Swing, Latin, Ballroom) All over Brevard County. Call or visit website for days and locations. adancersvoice.com

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Continuing Education

Line Dancing.......................................................321-264-5026 Kathy’s Dancing Angels Dance to Latin, Big Band & Rock Noon - 2 p.m. • Wednesdays Titusville Public Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville cj49117@gmail.com Line Dancing.......................................................321-631-7549 12:30 p.m. • Mondays & Tuesdays Noon • Fridays $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg 1 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Line Dancing.......................................................321-268-2333 6 p.m. • Tuesdays, Beginners

Melbourne Floorplay Dance Club..........................................................321-751-4766 Swing, Country, Latin & Some Ballroom Last Saturdays 7:30 - 8 p.m. • Lessons beginners/intermediate 8 - 11 p.m. • Dance The American Legion Post 81, 2909 S. U.S. 1, Melbourne adancersvoice.com Palm Bay Promenaders Square Dance Club............................................321-242-8490 7:30 - 10 p.m. • Thursdays, $6 Tropical Haven Community Center 1205 Eddie Allen Rd., Melbourne promenaders.org

909 Lane Ave., Titusville northbrevardseniorcenter.tripod.com

Run Arounds Round Dance Club..................352-241-8645 Choreographed Ballroom Dancing Sundays 1 - 2:15 p.m. • Phase 2 2:15 - 3:30 p.m. • Phase 3 3:30 - 5 p.m. • Phase 3+/4+ David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach lbeve42516@juno.com

Line Dancing—Beginners...............................321-724-1338 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. • Tuesdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Satellite Beach Allemanders...........................321-636-2997 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Saturdays (Dec – Mar) Satellite Beach Civic Center 565 Cassia Dr., Satellite Beach johncaller@bellsouth.net squaredancesites.com/allemanders

Line Dancing—Intermediate.........................321-724-1338 10 - 11 a.m. • Mondays 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. • Tuesdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Singles & Couples Dance.................................321-409-5660 Ballroom Dance Floor. Swing, Fox Trot, Line Dances, Waltz, Country, Salsa 7 – 10:30 p.m. • Saturdays Call for locations Judy 772-453-6350

Line Dancing.......................................................321-610-3937 Doesn’t require a partner.

8-week sessions/Fall, Winter and Spring 10 a.m. • Fridays Ascension Lutheran Church 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach

Melbourne English Country Dancers.................................................................321-427-3587 Teaching and dancing set dances in the English tradition.

6 - 9 p.m. • Tuesdays, $2 after first time Community House, 6200 Hall Rd., Melbourne Village www.dancefl.us

7 p.m. • Tuesdays 1 p.m. • Wednesdays, Beginners 2 p.m. • Wednesdays 6:30 • Wednesdays North Brevard Senior Center

Line Dancing.......................................................321-757-0660 5:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, $6 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Melbourne Ballroom School of Dance ...............................................................321-255-1537 6300 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 132 J, Melbourne info@melbourneballroom.com

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Space Trackers Square and Round Dance Club....................................321-427-7950 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 5th Thursdays 6:30 - 8 p.m. Dance with lessons 8 - 10 p.m. Plus Squares with Rounds Merritt Island Presbyterian Church, 155 Cone Rd., MI islandmom74@cfl.rr.com spacetrackers.com

Bone-Walkers Plus.............................................321-773-6458 Osteo-joint safe stretches and muscle building 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Mondays, $5 David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

Tap and Jazz........................................................321-268-2333 11:15 a.m. • Mondays North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville northbrevardseniorcenter.tripod.com

Chair Exercise......................................................321-452-4341 11 a.m. • Mondays and Fridays, $3 Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net agingmattersbrevard.org

TGO Square.........................................................607-316-4910 7 - 9 p.m. • Mondays Mainstream, Dance Plus The Great Outdoors, The Manor 145 Plantation Dr., Titusville

Exercise/Sports 3 H’s Exercise Class.............................................321-773-6458 Happy, Healthy Heart 9:15 - 10 a.m. • Mon, Wed, Fri $13 per month David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach satellitebeach.org Aerobics................................................................321-724-1338 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Aerobics................................................................321-773-6458 Includes warm-ups, step, mat work, weights and a cool down with instructor Lanore Hensley.

Adults $23 per month.

8:45 - 9:45 a.m. • Mon, Wed & Fri David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Aquafit Water Aerobics...................................321-773-0552 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Tues, Wed & Fri $4/class or $40/month Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach indianharbourbeach.org Bone-Walkers......................................................321-773-0552 8:30- 9:30 a.m. • Mondays $5/class or $18/month Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd.

Indian Harbour Beach indianharbourbeach.org

Fitness Plus..........................................................321-622-6474 Bring hand held weights, towel, water and smiles.

11 a.m. • Tuesdays Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Held at Ascension Catholic Church 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne sailofmelbourne.org Fitness Plus for 55+...........................................321-610-3937 All exercises can be done standing or sitting.

11 a.m. • Thursdays Offered by My Shepherd Center Held at Holy Name of Jesus Church 3050 N. A1A, Indialantic myshephercenter.org Indoor Walking Group......................................321-773-6458 Up beat music in air conditioned gym 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Tues, Weds, Thurs David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach satellitebeach.org Jazzercise.............................................................321-773-6458 9:15 – 10:15 p.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. • Mondays & Wednesdays David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach satellitebeach.org Jazzercize Light..................................................321-259-4427 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Mon, Wed, Fri $30/ month Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Joint Movement.................................................321-724-1338 9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays and Saturdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Senior Fitness.........................321-268-2333, 321-383-0735 10 a.m. • Mondays, 9:30 a.m. • Wednesdays North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville northbrevardseniorcenter.tripod.com TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Tap - Intermediate.............................................321-631-7549 10:30 a.m. • Mondays, 10:30 a.m. • Thursdays $5 members, $6 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

Shorin-Ryu Karate.............................................321-848-3197 6 - 7 p.m. • Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Saturdays $35/mo individual or $40/mo family Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera Karate....................................................................321-773-0552 Traditional Shorinji-Ryu Karate Training Mon, Tue, Wed • Fri Adults only Call for times, $50/month (family discounts) Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Dept.

1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach indianharbourbeach.org Rockerettes Exercise.........................................321-631-7549 Adapted for chairs & walkers 9:10 a.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Seniors Fun Fitness...321-268-2333 10 a.m. • Mondays, 9:30 a.m. • Wednesdays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Sit & Fit..................................................................321-253-6316 Strength and flexibility exercise class using weights, bands, and balls while seated in a chair.

10 • Tuesdays One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Yoga - Chair Yoga...............................................321-757-0660 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Yoga - Chair Yoga..................321-773-6458, 321-549-5009 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Tuesdays David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Yoga - Gentle Yoga.............................................321-631-7549 2 p.m. • Tuesdays, $6 members, $7 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Melbourne Yoga - Hatha Yoga..............................................321-773-0552 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. • Tuesdays $48/6 week session Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept.

1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach indianharbourbeach.org Yoga..........................................321-952-3210, 321-726-6560 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Wednesdays South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

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Yoga Therapy......................................................321-952-3210 Designed for the elderly and those with physical limitations.

10 - 11 a.m. • Fridays South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach Zumba...................................................................321-773-0552 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Mondays & Thursdays 9 - 10 a.m. • Fridays (except 1st Friday) $8/class or purchase punch card Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Zumba...................................................................321-631-7549 10:30 a.m. • Fridays $5 members, $6 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Zumba...................................................................321-427-7223 6 - 7 p.m. • Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Saturdays $20/month, 1st class free David R. Schecter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Zumba Gold - Low Impact...............................321-255-4494 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays, $3 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Fraternal Organizations B.P.O.E. – Viera Elks #2817................................321-432-9275 7:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Thursday 5820 S. US Hwy 1, Rockledge vieraelklodge@cfl.rr.com B.P.O.E. – Melbourne Elks #1744....................321-768-1744 Spaghetti Dinner, Karaoke and Dancing 5 - 9 p.m. • Mondays 5:30 - 10 p.m. • Fridays, Dinner Dance 2 - 4 p.m. • Saturdays, Bar Bingo 211 Nieman Ave., Melbourne melbourneelks1744@cfl.rr.com, elks.org B.P.O.E. – Titusville Elks #2113........................321-268-2111 Live entertainment and dances each month.

1st & 3rd Monday (1st Monday only Jul, Aug, & Dec) 2955 Columbia Blvd., Titusville Fraternal Order of Eagles ................................321-452-4258 Merritt Island Aerie #4257 & Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday 1050 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island foe4257@bellsouth.net

Rowdy Roosters.................................................321-956-3330 A retirement men’s organization 9 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Breakfast Glenbrooke at Palm Bay, 815 Briar Creek Blvd., Palm Bay

Games Game Day............................................................321-255-4494 Games, Cards, Dominoes, more 9 a.m. - Noon • Mondays Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Games...................................................................321-773-6458 Pool, cards, board games, chess 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Thursdays 55+ Club of Satellite Beach David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach satellitebeachrecreation.org

—Bridge ACBL Bridge.........................................................321-631-7549 12:30 p.m. • Mondays & Wednesdays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Beginning Bridge...............................................321-610-3937 For those who have never played or need to relearn a lost skill.

8 week session, Fall, Winter and Spring 9 a.m. • Fridays Ascension Lutheran Church 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach myshepardcenter.org Bridge Basic 2 Intermediate............................321-255-4494 Noon - 5:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, $3 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Bridge Lessons Beginning/Intermediate..................................321-255-4494 7 - 9 p.m. • Saturdays Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Bridge....................................................................321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Mondays & Fridays 9 a.m. - Noon • Wednesdays 6 - 10 p.m. • Fridays Free to members Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Bridge....................................................................321-268-2333 12:30 • Mondays, Duplicate 1 p.m. • Tuesdays, Party 7 p.m. • Fridays, Party North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbbd.com/npr/nbsc Bridge....................................................................321-751-6771 8:30 a.m. - Noon • Wednesdays One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Bridge League.....................................................321-952-3210 1 - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach Bridge Studio......................................................321-271-0001 12:30 p.m. • Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat Hollywood Estates Clubhouse 4301 Kimberly Cir., West Melbourne Duplicate Bridge................................................321-255-4494 12:30 - 5 p.m. • Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 7 - 10:45 p.m. • Thursdays, $5 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Party Bridge.........................................................321-631-7549 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Fridays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Rogue Bridge......................................................321-255-4494 12:15 - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays 10 am - 12 p.m. • Fridays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Rubber Bridge....................................................321-255-4494 1 - 4 p.m. • Thursdays 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Saturdays, $1.50 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

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Fraternal Order of Eagles.................................321-951-3069 Palm Bay Aerie #4249 6 p.m. • Tuesdays, Trustees 8 p.m. • Every other Tuesday, Officers & General meeting 1st & 3rd Tuesday for Men, 2nd & 4th Tuesday for Women 2570 Palm Bay Rd., Palm Bay

—Billiards Billiards.................................................................321-724-1338 8 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday-Friday Noon - 4 p.m. • Mon, Ladies 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Tue & Thu, Men 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Wed, Open 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Fri, Open Free to members Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay Billiards – 8 Ball...................................................321-255-4494 All day, whenever the center is open. $1 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Billiards, Seniors.................................................321-633-1870 3 p.m. • Mondays & Fridays McLarty Park Community Center 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge

—Cards Board & Card Games.........................................321-751-6771 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Wednesdays $10 Annual Dues One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Canasta.................................................................321-724-1338 Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Tuesdays Free to members Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Canasta.................................................................321-268-2333 10 a.m. • Mondays North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbbd.com/npr/nbsc Canasta & Pinochle............................................321-631-7549 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Thursdays, Canasta 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Thursdays, Pinochle Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Cards, Dealer’s Choice......................................321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:45 p.m. • Mon, Tue & Fri Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Tuesdays – Ladies Free to members Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

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Cribbage - Brevard County Space Coast Peggers............321-632-2088, 321-459-9379 6 p.m. • Mondays nine game tournament All One Family Senior Day Program 585 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Euchre...................................................................321-724-1338 1 - 3 p.m. • Thursdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Euchre and Pinochle.........................................321-268-2333 11 a.m. • Tuesdays, Pinochle, Cards 1 p.m. • Wednesdays, Euchre North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbbd.com/npr/nbsc Pinochle................................................................321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Thursdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Pinochle and Canasta.......................................321-631-7549 10 a.m. • Thursdays, Pinochle 11 a.m. • Thursdays, Canasta Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Avenue, Rockledge Poker.....................................................................321-255-4494 1 - 4 p.m. • Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Call for details

—mah jongg Mah Jongg...........................................................321-242-6290 1 - 4 p.m. • Mondays, Thursdays, $1 11 a.m. - Noon • Thursdays, Class, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Mah Jongg...........................................................321-773-6458 9 a.m. • Wednesdays Satellite Beach Recreation Center, 1089 South Patrick Drive Satellite Beach Mah Jongg...........................................................321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Thursdays 6:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Weds Asian American Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay Mah Jongg...........................................................321-952-3210 1 - 4 p.m. • Mondays South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

chess.spacecoast.org Chess - Merritt Island........................................321-783-2615 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sundays Barnes and Noble, 780 E. Merritt Island Cswy.

Free lesson with appt.

SeaGrapes@aol.com Chess - West Melbourne..................................321-728-9049 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. • Thursdays.

Arby’s, 2300 W. New Haven Ave. Bunco....................................................................321-631-7549 1 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Dominoes............................................................321-724-1338 6 p.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Ping Pong............................................................321- 724-1338 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. • Mon, Tue & Thu Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Spacecoast Table Tennis Club.........................321-784-2152 7:30 p.m. • Mondays, 6:30 p.m. • Wednesdays Certified coach available.

Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Blvd., Merritt Island

—Outdoor games

Bocce.....................................................................321-724-1338 9 - 11 a.m. • Mondays & Fridays (weather permitting) Free to members Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Shuffleboard.......................................................321-255-4494 10 a.m. - Noon • Mondays 8:30 a.m. - Noon • Saturdays 9 a.m. • Tuesdays, Lessons by appt.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Wednesdays, League 6 - 9:30 p.m. • Thursdays, Practice Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Gardening Beach Gardeners of Melbourne Beach.........................................321-723-4180 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (Oct - May) Melbourne Beach Community Center 509 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach

Brevard County Orchid Society.....................321-777-9837 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday Realtor Conference Centre 1450 Sarno Road, Melbourne thebcos.org Brevard Rare Fruit Council..............................321-254-7090 Emphasis on exotic fruits 7:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday (except Dec) Front Street Civic Center, 2205 Front St., Melbourne Cocoa Beach Garden Club...............................321-783-8263 10 a.m. • 2nd Wednesdays $20 Annual dues Cocoa Beach Community Church 126 S A1A, Cocoa Beach 6 p.m. • 2nd Wednesdays Cocoa Beach Library, 555 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach Cocoa – Rockledge Garden Club...................321-338-7059 9:30 a.m • 2nd Wednesday Cocoa Rockledge Garden Club 1493 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge cocoajo822@att.net cocoarockledgegardenclub.org In-har-bee Garden Club...................................321-242-0094 10 a.m. • 3rd Wednesday (Sept. - May) Gleason Park, 1233 Yacht Club Blvd.

Indian Harbour Beach Island Garden Club............................................321-956-3476 Noon • 2nd Wednesday Lunch included & speakers Melbourne Beach Community Center 509 Ocean Blvd., Melbourne Beach mshell@cfl.rr.com Melbourne Garden Club..................................321-952-5618 10 a.m. • 1st Friday (Sep - 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. • 2nd Friday (Oct - May) $15 annual dues Peace Lutheran Church 1801 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay The Beach Gardeners.......................................321-729-9563 Providing basic information about maintaining landscapes in our unusual beach growing conditions.

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—Table games

Gemstones and Minerals Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society................................................321-725-9179 Lapidary arts and classes, jewelry making 7 p.m. • 1st Wednesday (except Aug) Henegar Center, 625 East New Haven Ave., Melbourne Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club............321-799-8536 Offers programs in jewelry making Workshops 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 - 4 p.m., 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesdays 1 - 4 p.m. • Sundays 407 Imperial Blvd., Cape Canaveral Club Meeting 6 - 9 p.m. • 1st Thursday Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Gemstone Classes..............................................321-757-7522 The Herb Corner Call for time, date, and location

Genealogy and History Abigail Wright Chamberlin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.............321- 633-4426, 321-259-9363 D.A.R. is a non-profit patriotic organization with the mission to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.

10:15 a.m. • 3rd Monday (Oct - May) Holiday Inn —Viera mrsjccreamer@aol.com dar.org Brevard Genealogical Society Encouraging and educating family historians.

9:30 a.m. • 2nd Monday Annual dues $20 single, $25 couple Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa flbgs.org Civil War Round Table of Central Florida...............................................910-429-4843 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Cocoa Presbyterian Church, 1404 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa 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 Jimmies Family Restaurant, 1279 Admiralty Blvd., Rockledge jmorgan14@cfl.rr.com, csacamp47.org

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Daughters of 1812 Lt. William Shannon Chapter Open to women over 18 with ancestors who served the USA between 1784-1815.

Meetings Jan, May, Mar and Nov ltwmshannon1812.org Daughters of the American Revolution Indian River Chapter.........................................321-267-9774 1 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (Oct - May) Titusville, call for location fssdar.net/indianriver Daughters of the American Revolution Philip Perry Chapter .........................................321-452-5725 11:30 a.m. • 4th Tuesday (Saturday in Nov, Dec) Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge Daughters of the American Revolution Rufus Fairbanks Chapter.................................321-777-0310 Promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism.

10 a.m. • 1st Saturday Oceanside Grill, 1790 A1A, Satellite Beach rufusfairbankschapternsdar.org Historical Society of North Brevard, Inc............321-269-3658, 321-514-0096 Historical Museum 3 p.m. • 4th Monday (Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Sep, Nov) Dixie Crossroads, 1475 Garden Street, Titusville spacecoasthistory.com National Railway Historical Society Florida East Coast Chapter..............................321-636-3393 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday (except Jun, Aug) Central Brevard Public Library, Room 2 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa trainweb.org/fecnrhs North Brevard Heritage Foundation, Inc..................................................321-267-4480 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday Titusville Public Library Meeting Room 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville roz@callhenry.com pritchardhouse.com Sons of the American Revolution, Brevard Chapter.................................................321-952-2928 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. bdubosefl@gmail.com brevardsar.org

Sons of Italy Palm Bay Lodge #2823........321-729-6987, 321-722-0576 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay

The Genealogical Society of North Brevard, Inc.........................................321-383-8486 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 Jul, Aug) Member dues $15/single or $20/family Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville gsnbpublicity@gmail.com nbbd.com/npr/gsnb

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

United Daughters of the Confederacy Canaveral Light Chapter..................................321-453-5052 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Saturday (except Dec) Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

Homebrew Wine & Beer Clubs SAAZ Homebrew Club.....................................321-615-6417 If you enjoy great beer, please contact for meeting location.

2 p.m. • Sundays (most months) saaz.org

United Daughters of the Confederacy Henry Patrick Gradic Chapter.........................321-674-2210 12:30 pm. • 4th Wednesday (Sep - Apr) Various Locations jmsmythe36@bellsouth.net

Space Coast Wine Guild......321-956-1894, 321-453-6817 Appreciate wines and improve homemade wines through education and wine making.

7 p.m. • 4th Thursday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach spacecoastwineguild@gmail.com spacecoastwineguild.com

Heritage Clubs

International

Brevard British Club..........................................321-639-6839 Open to people born in the British Isles and Commonwealth 2 p.m. • Last Sunday Once a month lunches on varying Wednesdays Contact for locations. rupe32927@earthlink.net

Easy As Pie Spanish...........................................321-610-3937 Fun with language for those with no prior knowledge.

8 week sessions/Fall, Winter and Spring 11 a.m. • Thursdays Offered through My Shepherd Center Held at Ascension Lutheran Church 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach myshepherdcenter.org

French and Canadian Heritage Society of Central Florida...............................................321-242-7018 9:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne petact@cfl.rr.com Italian-American Club of South Brevard.....321-242-8044 9 a.m. - Noon • Mondays, Bocce 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays, Bingo 6 p.m. • Wednesdays, Pasta Dinner, Karaoke, Games 6 p.m. • Fridays, Buffet Dinner with Entertainment Varying Saturdays, Dinner Dances Board and Member Meetings monthly 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne iacsb.org Scots-American Society of Brevard 6 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday (Sep – Apr) Front Street Civic Center, 2205 S. Front St., Melbourne info@scotsbrevard.com scotsbrevard.com

Italian....................................................................321-610-3937 Basic Italian expressions, grammar, counting, etc.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursdays Offered through My Shepherd Center Held at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 3050 N. A1A, Indialantic myshephercenter.org Spanish.................................................................321-773-0552 6:45 - 8:15 • Mondays $80 for 8 weeks + book Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept.

1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach dartz@indianharbour.org indianharbourbeach.org Spoken French....................................................321-622-6474 12:45 p.m. • Tuesdays Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Held at Ascension Catholic Church 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne sailofmelbourne.org TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...........................................321-636-2431 Free educational resource for family history.

1801 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

Knights of Columbus K of C Fourth Degree JFK Council #1593..............................................321-848-3096 7:30 p.m. • 1st Monday K of C Father Gabriel Council Hall 2150 S. Dairy Rd., Melbourne bishopverot5845.org K of C Bishop Verot Council #5845................321-773-7016 7:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic bishopverot5845.org K of C Father Charles Spellman Council #6125.....................................................321-446-5571 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Bingo 7:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday, 4th Degree 7:30 p.m.• 2nd Thursday, Council 10:00 a.m. • Fridays, Bingo 3435 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge K of C Our Lady of Space Council #5667 .....321-268-2764 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday, Council 7:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday, Assembly 6:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Bingo 6 p.m. • 2nd Friday, Pot Luck Supper 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane, Titusville kofc5667.com

Magic Magic for Everyone...........................................321-610-3937 Aimed at anyone interested in entertaining grandchildren and family.

9 a.m. • Thursdays, seasonally Offered through My Shepherd Center Held at Holy Name of Jesus Church 3050 N. A1A, Indialantic myshepherdcenter.org Space Coast Magic Club.....877-98-MAGIC, 877-986-2442 (Open to everyone!)

7 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Church on the Rock, 4028 Babcock St., Melbourne spacecoastmagicclub.org

Meditation Meditation and Dharma Talk..........................321-768-2098 Gain insight and clarity while reducing stress with Zen meditation 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Sundays 878 Sarno Rd., Melbourne, Entrance is in back. openmindzen.com

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Hoshino Therapy ...............................................321-720-1519 Meditation and Study 7 - 8 p.m. • Wednesdays, Free 2115 S. Waverly Pl., Melbourne psgmelbourne.com Sitting Meditation.............................................321-720-1519 Meditation and Study 7 - 8 p.m. • Mondays West Melbourne Library 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne Sound Journeys..................................................321-394-1096 Sound Therapy by Sherrill Miller soundjourneys.net

Military Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 557.........................................................321-917-4164 1st Wednesday Patrick Air Force Base Call for time and location.

American Legion Post 1...................................321-269-9959 7 p.m. • 3rd Monday, Legion 7 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday, Auxiliary 1281 N. U.S. 1, Titusville American Legion Post 22.................................321-636-9720 6 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday, Auxiliary 22 Legion Lane, Cocoa American Legion Post 81.................................321-723-2939 7 p.m. • 1st Tuesday, Legion and Auxiliary 2909 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne American Legion Post 117..............................321-729-8089 7 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday, Auxiliary 7:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday, Legion 189 Veterans Dr. SE, Palm Bay American Legion Post Unit 163.....................321-259-7239 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday, Legion & Auxiliary 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne American Legion Post 200..............................321-773-5151 8 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Noon • Fridays, Lunches 5 p.m. • Saturdays, Dinners 105 Ocean Blvd., Satellite Beach American Legion Post 332 Auxiliary............321-208-8135 7:30 p.m. • 4th Tuesday, Dinner at 6 p.m.

KARS Park 1, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island

American Legion Post 359..............................321-268-1632 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday 7 p.m. • 1st Wednesday, Auxiliary 7260 S. U.S. 1, Bellwood AMVETS Post 893...............................................321-639-9700 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday 7 p.m., 3rd Monday, Auxiliary 218 Hardee Lane, Rockledge Brevard Space Coast Chapter of Ex-Prisoners of War.......................................321-631-7728 11 a.m. • 2nd Monday (even months) Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island Civil Air Patrol, Patrick Composite Squadron.........................321-494-6395 6:45 p.m. • Wednesdays Patrick South Housing Area Bldg 3650, Patrick Air Force Base rwood@flwg.us Coast Guard Auxiliary.......................................321-254-0540 South Brevard Flotilla 17-2 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday Sal Martinez Palm Bay Boating Safety Building, Pollak Park 1455 Main St. NE, Palm Bay jimpegmc@cfl.rr.com cgaux.org DAV Chapter 109 & Auxiliary..........................321-269-0109 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday 435 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville Jewish War Veterans, Walter I. Berlin Post 639...................................321-433-3025 9:30 a.m. • 2nd Sunday Joe’s Club, 4676 Wickham Road, Melbourne Korean War Veterans Association, Chapter #210......................................................321-455-2937 1 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Brevard Veterans Council Building 400 Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island tjsnyder@aol.com Military Officers of America............................321-783-3992 Cape Canaveral Chapter 8 - 9 a.m. Thursdays Patrick Air Force Base Golf Course Clubhouse 3rd Thursday Indian River Colony Club

Military Order of Purple Heart, Chapter 453 and Auxiliary..............................321-453-1776 Noon • 4th Monday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island Military Society of the Blue Badge................321-259-2329 11 a.m. • 4th Friday Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Dr., Melbourne Retired Officers’ Wives’ Club............................321-777-3044 11:30 a.m. • 4th Friday (Jan - Oct) The Tides, 1001 N. Highway A1A Patrick Air Force Base Sons of Confederate Veterans...................................321-259-0837, 321-452-3207 7 p.m. • 4th Thursday Meeting room in Meemaw's 600 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Brevard Veterans Council................................321-453-1776 9 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island forestg@cfl.rr.com veteransmemorialcenter.org VFW Post 4228....................................................321-268-4411 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday, Post 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday, Men’s Auxiliary 6 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday, Ladies' Auxiliary 4411 Capron Rd., Titusville vfwtitusville@aol.com vfwpost4228.com VFW Satellite Post 8191...................................321-254-9885 7:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday, Post 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday, Men’s Auxiliary 2 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday, Women’s Auxiliary 4130 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne VFW Post 10148.................................................321-784-4296 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday, Post & Auxiliary 150 Minutemen Cswy., Cocoa Beach CocoaBeachs@aol.com vfw10148.com Women in the Air Force (WAF).......................321-259-7239 10 a.m. • 1st Saturday American Legion Post #163 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne WAVES National Women of The Sea Services Space Coast Unit #75........................................321-773-3967 10:30 a.m. • 2nd Saturday (Sep - Jun) Indian River Colony Club 1936 Freedom Dr., Melbourne TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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American Legion Post 348..............................321-799-1060 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursday 105 Lincoln Ave., Cape Canaveral

Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association........................................321-724-0494 Accepts Air Force, Guards, Reserves, Active Duty & Veterans 10 a.m. • 2nd Saturday Salvation Army Building, 1080 Hickory St., Melbourne Women in the Air Force Space Coast Chapter 1.....................................321-254-7337 1st Saturdays American Legion Post 163 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

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

Titusville Area Model Railroad Club.............321-269-0723 7 p.m. • Mondays, $10/mo Gibson Complex K15, 835 Sycamore, Titusville

Music, Bands & Barbershop Brevard Community Chorus...........................321-433-7629 Auditions required to join 7 - 9 p.m. • Tuesdays King Center, Room 160 3865 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne Free to join, but tax-deductible donation to BCCF is encouraged lambr@brevardcc.edu Central Florida Accordian Club......................321-799-2267 2 p.m. • Last Sunday Cocoa Elks Lodge, 315 Florida Ave., Cocoa

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

Community Band of Brevard..........................321-725-9191 Educates its members, entertains its audiences, and serves its community. All concerts Free, no tickets required, check website for concert schedule.

Performing venue: Merritt Island High School Auditorium 100 Mustang Way (off N. Courtenay Pkwy.) communitybandofbrevard.org

The Humanists at Barefoot Bay.....................772-567-3416 Noon • 2nd Saturday South Mainland Public Library 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco erikabab@hotmail.com amarquetarian.com/hcbb.htm

Fletcher Music Centers ....................................321-725-0784 Hobby Musicians Tuesdays & Wednesdays Call for times, vary for level.

1513 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne 5002@fletchermusic.com

Model Clubs

Greater Canaveral Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society..................321-639-9699, 321-636-0900 7 p.m. • Tuesdays Choral Room, B.W. Simpkins Fine Arts Building, BCC campus 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa

International Plastic Modelers Society Space Coast Chapter............321-636-6373, 321-951-0740 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday HobbyTown, 4335 New Haven Ave., Melbourne 6:30 p.m. • Last Tuesday Central Brevard Public Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa ipmsspacecoast.com Space Coast Model Sailing Club 10 a.m. - Noon • Summer Wednesdays, practice races 1 - 3 p.m. • Remainder of year Wednesdays, practice races 10 a.m. - Noon • Saturdays, Solings, US 1 Meters 10 a.m. - Noon • 1st and 3rd Thursday, US 12s Wickham Park Pond (just past the dog park) 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne orgsites.com/fl/scmsc sunjones@bellsouth.net

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Harbor City Harmonizers A men’s a cappella chorus of the Melbourne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Perform as a chorus and with quartets.

7:15 p.m. • Tuesdays Annual membership $145 Tropical Haven Community Center, 1205 Eddie Allen Rd. Melbourne hcharmonizers@gmail.com, hcharmonizers.com Indialantic Chamber Singers..........................321-960-5000 All concerts are Free, no tickets required, check website for concert schedule.

Main venue: Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 N. Riverside Dr., Indialantic David Vogeding, conductor indialanticchambersingers.org

Martin Andersen Senior Choir.......................321-631-7549 10 a.m. - Noon • Tuesdays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Melbourne Chamber Music Society.............321-213-5100 International Concert Series Adults $30 (prices vary by concert) Students $10, check website for concert schedule.

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 2030 N. Hwy. A1A, Indialantic melbournechambermusicsociety.com New Horizons Band..............321-727-0403, 321-952-2914 Welcome comeback players and beginners 9 - 11 a.m. • Tuesdays Melbourne Band Room 1924 Melody Lane, Melbourne (behind Melbourne auditorium) Platinum Coast Chorus of Sweet Adelines International.........................321-259-0020 Four part harmony, barbershop style for women 6:30 p.m. • Thursdays See website for performances. Singers must be able to carry their part and stand for three-hour rehearsals Wuesthoff Hospice Admin. Bldg., 8060 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera harmrs@att.net platinumcoastchorus.com Rock the Silence.................................................321-446-1802 Non-profit organization bringing Christian music to hearingimpaired audiences throughout Florida and other states. The group teaches sign language to residents and teachers. rockthesilence.homestead.com South Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra........................................321-373-4715 10:30 a.m. • 1st Friday (Sep - Jun) Luncheons – RSVP, $27 lunch/membership $35 year Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Dr., Indian Harbour Beach Space Coast Flute Orchestra...........................321-723-7145 Musicians who play a wide collection of flutes in four seasonal concerts.

Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne drobinson4sure@cfl.rr.com scfo.org Space Coast Jazz All Stars................................855-252-7276 Check website for concert schedule. $20 general admission, 18 and under Free St. Mark’s United Methodist Church

2030 N. Hwy. A1A, Indialantic Call for tickets or information SpacecoastSymphony.org Space Coast Jazz Society.................................321-777-3494 Keeping Jazz alive on the Space Coast 2 p.m. • 2nd Sunday Cocoa Beach Country Club Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach spacecoastjazzsociety.com Space Coast L.I.F.E. Chapter Hobby Organists................................................772-589-2981 11 a.m. • 1st Saturday Fletcher Music Center, 1513 W. New Have Ave., West Melbourne Space Coast Pops Non-profit professional orchestra of 54 musicians conducted by Richard Hayman, famous from the Boston Pops.

Concerts Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, & Nov First Baptist Church of Merritt Island 140 Magnolia Ave., Merritt Island 321-632-7445 spacecoastpops.com Space Coast Symphony Orchestra................855-252-7276 Three Brevard performing venues, check website for concert schedule $20 general admission, 18 and under Free Aaron Collins, Artistic Director Call for tickets or information SpacecoastSymphony.org The Brevard Chapter of the Central Florida Accordion Club......................321-799-2267, 321-452-4053 2 - 5 p.m. • Last Sunday Elks Lodge #1532, 315 Florida Ave., Cocoa cfaccordionclub.com The Greater Canaveral Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society..................321-454-3823, 321-777-0406 For men above the age of 12 7 p.m. • Tuesdays, $138 annual dues BCC Cocoa Campus Fine Arts Auditorium Bldg. 4, Choral Room oldropp@aol.com

Nature Groups Brevard Nature Alliance...................................321-268-5224 Raising awareness to Brevard’s natural resources value and importance.

Call for meeting dates and locations. neta@brevardnaturealliance.org brevardnaturealliance.org

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JT’s Bluegrass......................................................321-222-7797 Bringing bluegrass concerts to Brevard Main performing venue: North Brevard Shrine Club 545 N. Washington Ave. (US 1), Titusville 7 p.m. concerts, (check website for concert schedule) jtsbluegrass.com

Friends of Carr Refuge, Sea Turtle Preservation Society.....................321-676-1701 Turtle Walks, Beach cleanup, Store 111 S. Miramar Ave., Indialantic stps@seaturtlespacecoast.org seaturtlespacecoast.org Friends of St. Sebastian River, Inc..................772-202-0501 Maintaining and improving the health and beauty of the St. Sebastian River 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, 321-264-5192 5 or 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursday (depends on daylight) Enchanted Forest Sanctuary 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville enchantedforestfriends.org Marine Resources Council...............................321-725-7775 Greenways, Blueways, Right Whale program $20 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..............772-663-9750 7 p.m. • 4th Monday (Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct) North City Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd. (CR512) Sebastian pelicanislandfriends.org

Needlework American Needlepoint Guild/ Space Coast Chapter.........................................321-433-0238 9:30 a.m. • 1st Friday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa marbar25@aol.com American Sewing Guild Neighborhood meetings listed on website asgspacecoast.org ASG SeaSide Stitchers - Melbourne..............321-729-8912 9 a.m. • 1st Monday The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 12 E. Avenue A, Melbourne

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Andersen Quilters.................321-631-7549, 321-453-5559 9 a.m. - Noon • Mondays Martin Andersen Senior Center Bldg. 3 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge martinandersenseniorcenter.com/quilting-class BeeLine Knitters Knitters and other “Fiber Fanatics” work on projects & chat.

Free.

7 p.m. • Wednesdays Barnes & Noble Café, 780 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island pris.arnett@gmail.com arnett73@earthlink.net Busy Fingers Crafts............................................321-631-7549 9 a.m. • Mondays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Crochet & Knitting.............................................321-773-0552 Please call ahead for supply list.

10 - Noon • Tuesdays & Thursdays Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept.

1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach $5/class or $18/month EduQuilters Inc. Committed to sharing their passion for quilting with the children of our community and with other quilters.

9:30 a.m. • 3rd Saturday (except May & June) Scotty Culp Auditorium, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach $15 annual dues margie@cfl.rr.com eduquilters.org Indian River Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America, Inc.........................................321-777-7404 9:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday Front Street Civic Center, 2205 S. Front St., Melbourne IRClee@aol.com indianriverega.org Night Stitchers....................................................321-952-8524 A satellite of IRC Embroidery Guild of America 7 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday Sit and Knit, Palm Bay Knitters.......................321-952-4519 3 - 4:30 p.m. • Mondays Palm Bay Public Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd., Palm Bay Seaside Piecemakers Quilt Guild...................321-622-5610 9:30 a.m. • 4th Wednesday (except Dec) $20 annual membership Heritage Isle Club, 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera seasidepiecemakers.com Sew ’n Sews.........................................................321-452-4861 A satellite of IRC Embroidery Guild of America 6:30 • 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Space Coast Weavers & Fiber Artists Guild..........................................321-459-1265 9:30 a.m. - Noon • 4th Saturday Membership $15/year Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island judmartin@cfl.rr.com Suntree/Viera Sit and Stitch Group...............321-255-4404 1 - 3 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Suntree/Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne Vitas Merritt Island Sewing Group................321-452-4341 1 - 3 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net agingmattersbrevard.org

Outdoor Activities Brevard County Horseshoe Club...................321-951-1856 Leagues with spring and fall tournaments. Amateurs have equal chance with experts. Open play. $30 national, state & club dues • Cocoa Straddley Park 6:30 p.m. • Thursdays • Melbourne Wickham Park 10 a.m. • Sundays, League 10 a.m. • Wednesdays, Practice brevardhc.9f.com Fishing Clinics.....................................................321-773-0552 Classes offered in Catching Bait, Surf Fishing, Throwing a Cast Net and more.

Call for times.

Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept.

1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach dartz@indianharbour.com indianharbourbeach.org Space Coast Paddlers...................................... 321-255-4304 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne commodore@spacecoastpaddlers.org spacecoastpaddlers.org

Political Groups Barefoot Bay Democrats..................................772-664-3895 7 p.m. • 4th Thursday Barefoot Bay Golf Course, Building D/E 1225 Barefoot Bay Blvd., Barefoot Bay Brevard County Democrats............................321-795-6814 No membership charge.

7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday, Meetings Brevard County Agricultural Center 3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa 9 a.m. • 1st Saturday, Breakfast Bob Evans, 100 Sherriff Dr., Viera outreach@brevarddems.com brevarddems.com Brevard Republican Executive Committee.......................................321-254-0073 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday, Sign-in & networking 7 p.m. • Meeting Temple Israel, 7350 Lake Andrew Rd., Viera Members and visitors must be registered Republicans with Voter ID required for entrance. Free. brevardrepublicans.org Citizens For Florida’s Waterways....................321-449-0827 Board Meetings monthly, see website for details CFFW.org, info@cffw.org Melbourne Area Federated Republican Women...........................................321-727-1212 Promoting Republican ideals and goals. Republican men are welcome as associates.

1st Wednesdays 11 a.m. • Networking 11:30 a.m. • Program 12:15 p.m. • Lunch $25 annual dues plus $17 lunch Holiday Inn Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Viera melbournegopwomen.org bethanddale3@hotmail.com North Brevard AMAC Voice of Conservative Americans 50+.........321-225-4979 7 p.m. • Call for dates Your Place Restaurant, 605 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville Palm Bay Democratic Club Open to all registered Brevard County Democrats.

7 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday $15 annual dues Comfort Suites, Malabar & I-95, Palm Bay palmbay@brevarddems.com brevarddems.com

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Space Coast Quilters.........................................321-268-1969 9 a.m. • 3rd Wednesday (except July) $12 annual dues or $10 if over 55 First Baptist Church, 303 Main St., Titusville info@spacecoastquilters.com spacecoastquilters.com

Republican Women’s Network of Brevard County..............................................321-208-2362 11:15 a.m. • 3rd Thursday $20 includes lunch, please RSVP Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Dr., Indian Harbour Beach South Brevard Democratic Women’s Club.....................................................321-773-2949 11:15 a.m. • 1st Saturday, Lunch Meeting Call or see website for details, $25/year pfarley_101@hotmail.com sbdwcnewsletter.com Space Coast Florida Republican Winners..........................................321-783-9631 A co-ed Republican political group whose goal is to provide information about our community and/or the Republican party to interested area Republicans.

Members must be registered Republicans.

11 a.m.- 1 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Call for details. cocoabeachnb@gmail.com

Professional Organizations FDNY Retirees.....................................................321-751-9945 7:30 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Holy Name of Jesus Church 3050 N. A1A, Indialantic NARFE—National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association • NARFE—Chapter 1137 Central Brevard...321-433-0445 2nd Monday (Sep - Jun) 11:30 a.m.• Lunch, 12:15 p.m. • Meeting $35, retirees; $25 current federal employees Kate’s Real Pit Barbeque, West Cocoa narfe1137@cfl.rr.com narfefl.net • NARFE Chapter 2255......................................772-643-4535 1 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Vic’s Pizza, 1140 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian • NARFE South Brevard Chapter 0609.........................321-242-8525, 321-725-2237 Call for details. ecameron20@cfl.rr.com, narfefl.net New York State Teacher Retirees in Florida, Space Coast Chapter.........................................321-952-0270 11 a.m. • 2nd Tuesday Eau Gallie Public Library (except Dec and Jan) 1521 Pineapple St., Melbourne

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North Brevard Retired Educators Association.......................321-269-9946 Retired public and private school employees within Titusville, Mims and Port St. John.

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • 2nd Thursday (Oct - Apr) First United Methodist Church of Titusville 206 South Hopkins Ave., Titusville Society of Women Engineers Space Coast Section..........................................321-783-4644 6 p.m. • Monthly Dinner meetings (Sep - May) Various dates & locations $100 annual dues. Guests are welcome. spacecoast@swe-sc.org, swe-sc.org

Radio Brevard Amateur Radio Society....................321-362-5037 See website for meeting times and locations.

4743 Cambridge Dr., Mims n6usp@bellsouth.net brevardars.org 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 sluchuk@cfl.rr.com irarc.ham-radio-op.net

Religious St. Sophia Philoptochos Society....................321-254-1045 Call for details St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church 5965 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne stsophiaphilo@saint-katherine.org saint-katherine.org Women of Temple Israel..................................321-253-5874 Organization of women interested in Judaism.

SALT Councils Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Brainstorming solutions to specific community problems. brevardtriad.org Central Area SALT Council...............................321-452-4341 10 a.m. • 4th Wednesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net agingmattersbrevard.org North Area SALT Council..................321-403-0077 or 2-1-1 10 -11 a.m. • 1st Wednesday Harry T. Moore Social Service Center 725 Deleon Ave., Titusville

Self Improvement Nature Aromatherapy Classes.......................321-632-1221 Understanding the benefits of essential oils for the mind, body and spirit Call or see website for classes and workshops Nature’s Spirit, 1540 Highland Ave., Eau Gallie naturespirit.com Herbal Classes.....................................................321-757-7522 9 - 11 a.m. • Every other Saturday, $20 The Herb Corner, 227 N. Babcock St., Melbourne herbcorner.net Wellness Workshops.........................................772-978-1099 1 - 3 p.m. • Sundays, $20 Topics are wide-ranging, fun, and informative promoting health, vitality and the pursuit of happiness. Call or check website.

Living Yoga Studio, 333 17th St., Ste. K, Vero Beach

Titusville Kiwanis Serving the children of the world Noon • 2nd Tuesday Caffe Chocolat, 304 S. Washington Ave., Titusville Evenings • 3rd Tuesday See website for details. mking1105@cfl.rr.com titusville-fl.kiwanisone.org

Lions Barefoot Bay Lions.............................................321-663-8888 7:30 a.m. • 1st & 3rd Thursday Building A, Barefoot Bay jnysigns69@juno.com Melbourne Lions 6:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Melbourne Public Library, 540 Fee Ave., Melbourne e-district.org/sites/35o North Brevard Lions Club................................321-289-0838 6 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday Beef O’ Brady’s, Titusville nbbd.com/npr/lionsclub

Community

Palm Bay Happy Lions......................................321-951-7880 8 a.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Dottie’s Restaurant, 5275 Babcock Street, Palm Bay wlaveist@cfl.rr.com

Melbourne Beach Community Club.............321-725-8996 9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays Melbourne Beach Community Center 509 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach

Palm Bay Progressive Lions 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday The Knowledge Exchange, 5151 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay e-district.org/sites/35o

Kiwanis

Rockledge Lions 6 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Rockledge Country Club, 1591 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

Service Clubs

Eau Gallie/Suntree Kiwanis.............................321-777-8313 Emphasis on youth 6 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Beef-O’ Brady’s, 724 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Melbourne Kiwanis...........................................321-242-3372 Noon • 2nd & 4th Friday Paletti’s, 2005 Vernon Place, Melbourne Merritt Island Kiwanis 6 p.m • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Doyle Carleton Pavilion 950 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., Merritt Island pete.jay.h@gmail.com merritt-island.kiwanisone.org Rockledge Kiwanis............................................321-637-1424 Noon • Tuesdays Jimmie’s Restaurant, 1279 Admirality Blvd., Rockledge rockledge.kiwanis@gmail.com kiwanis.org/club/rockledgefl

shirleylynn@bellsouth.net Satellite Beach Lions.........................................321-327-8931 6:45 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday DoubleTree Suites by Hilton 1665 N A1A, Satellite Beach edseadog@aol.com Space Coast Lions Club of Merritt Island..................................................321-453-1658 E-Club with quarterly meetings. e-clubhouse.org/sites/spacecoast Viera Lions...........................................................321-635-8491 6 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday Holiday Inn, 8298 Wickham Road, Viera Rc24Hughes@cfl.rr.com e-clubhouse.org/sites/viera

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South Area SALT Council.................321-777-7232 or 2-1-1 10 -11 a.m. • 4th Wednesday Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne

Pilot

Zonta

Pilot Club of Titusville, Inc................................321-385-1251 Noon • 1st & 3rd Wednesday La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Dr., Titusville pilotcluboftitusville@yahoo.com nbbd.com/npr/pilot

Zonta Club of Melbourne................................321-729-0755 Service organization of executives working to advance the status of women.

Monthly dinner meeting, call for details. info@zontaspacecoast.org, zontaspacecoast.org

rotary

Singles Groups

Cocoa Beach Daybreak Rotary 7:30 a.m. • Tuesdays Roberto’s Restaurant, 26 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach Eau Gallie Rotary................................................321-446-6382 12:15 p.m. • Thursdays The Palm Café at Kiwi Tennis Club 30 Tradewinds Dr., Indian Harbour Beach Indialantic Rotary 12:15 p.m. • Wednesdays Eau Gallie Yacht Club 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach indialanticrotary.org Melbourne Rotary.............................................321-729-8630 6:30 p.m. • Thursdays Building Management Systems, 1675 S. John Rodes Blvd.

Melbourne Beach Rotary...321-952-2066, 321-951-0224 7:30 a.m. • Tuesdays Sand on the Beach, 1005 Atlantic Street, Melbourne Beach Merritt Island Rotary.........................................321-631-0383 5 p.m. • Thursdays Merritt Island Lincoln Mercury 1850 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island Merritt Island Breakfast Rotary......................321-459-3363 7:15 a.m. • Wednesdays Victoria’s Restaurant, 370 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Palm Bay Rotary Noon • Thursdays The Fountains, 4451 Stack Blvd., Palm Bay palmbayrotary.com Titusville Rotary.................................................321-795-5199 Noon • Thursdays La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville Titusville Sunrise Rotary..................................321-269-5913 7:15 a.m. • Tuesdays La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville global2@cfl.rr.com Rockledge Rotary..............................................321-504-4500 7:30 a.m. • Thursdays Rockledge Country Club, 1591 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge Suntree Rotary Club .........................................321-890-4301 7:30 a.m. • Fridays Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Dr., Suntree xrayman333@msn.com

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Single, Separated, Widowed & Divorced (SSWD)............................................321-213-6629 A social and support group open to all.

Parish Center, Church of Our Savior 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach Call for details.

Social Singles......................................................321-504-3111 Social group for ages 50 and older 7 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursdays Viera Elks Lodge, 5820 U.S.1, Rockledge $15 annual dues Trailblazers Outdoors adventure club for singles 21 and older info@trailblazers-club.com trailblazers-club.com

Social Groups with programs 55+ Club of Satellite Beach.............................321-777-8313 SEE – Social, Education and Entertainment Various activities throughout the week and year including games, arts & crafts, dinners, special events and trips. satellitebeachrecreation.org, see Activity Brochure Harbor City Retirees..........................................321-259-5275

Dancing and Social time

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Wednesdays Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne Neighbors of Suntree.......................................321-794-1855 Encourages friendliness among the residents of Suntree Community and welcomes people of all ages and interests to participate in the many activities and programs the organization offers. $15/year neighborsofsuntree.org One Senior Club.................................................321-751-6771 Serving the Viera area 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Wednesdays $15 Annual Membership One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera oneseniorplace.com Our Saviour Senior Community Club..........321-783-4554 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Thursdays All welcome Our Saviour Catholic Church 5301 N Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Senior Citizens Club..........................................321-264-5040 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Mon. - Fri., $5/mo Isaac Campbell Sr. Park Community Center 701 South St., Titusville Senior Talkers......................................................321-254-5143 Discussion group. Bring “brown bag” lunch. Beverages & dessert provided.

11:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday $3/person, $5/couple Temple Israel Social Hall 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Viera Prime Timers.......................................................321-269-1133 10:30 a.m. • Every Tuesdays Temple Baptist Church 1400 North Washington Ave. Titusville

State Clubs California State Club ........................................321-253-2655 Meets for lunch bi-monthly at various restaurants. Call for upcoming date and location.

Connecticut Yankees........................................321-253-3458 11 a.m. • 2nd Saturday Golden Corral, 880 Palm Bay Rd. NE, Palm Bay Little Rhodys Club..............................................321-725-2237 Open to all current and former residents of Rhode Island 1:30 p.m. • 1st Monday Call for information.

Maine Connection.............................................321-725-2237 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 3rd Saturday (Oct – May) Golden Corral, 880 Palm Bay Rd. Palm Bay Michigan Upper Peninsula.......321-632-1975, 321-242-7254 Annual Picnic 1st Sunday in March Wickham Park (Parkway Dr.), Melbourne New England Club.............................................772-664-4247 Barefoot Bay only 1 p.m. • 3rd Monday (Oct – Apr) Barefoot Bay, Building A New Jersey Club.................................................321-269-8428 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Thursday Various restaurants New York State Club..........................................321-446-9358 Noon • 3rd Tuesday Various lunch locations John Trieste

Storytelling/Performing Arts The Brevard Theatrical Ensemble..................321-676-0697 Quality stage productions that educate and entertain. 6 week classes – please call to sign up and audition.

Gail Ryan ladygailbte@earthlink.net brevardensemble.com

Tai Chi Gentle traditional Chinese exercise helps improve balance Tai Chi....................................................................321-751-6771 10 - 11 a.m. • Fridays One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Tai Chi.......................................321-268-2333, 321-385-9140 1 p.m. • Tuesdays North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave. Titusville nbbd.com/npr/nbsc Tai Chi Chuan......................................................321-773-0552 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Wednesdays $55/4 week session Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd.

Indian Harbour Beach indianharbourbeach.org

Toastmasters Developing speaking, listening, thinking and leadership skills toastmasters.org Merritt Moonliters Club...................................321-208-7642 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Cape Canaveral Hospital, Conference Room C 701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach Harbor City Toastmasters Club...........................................321-777-5520, 321-952-4508 10 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Saturday West Melbourne Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd., Melbourne Sebastian-Fellsmere Toastmasters Club.............................................321-427-7771 6:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Marsh Landing Restaurant 44 N. Broadway, Fellsmere sebastian-fellsmere.toastmastersclubs.org South Beach Toastmasters Club................321-243-2926, 321-427-7771 7 - 8:30 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Beef O’Brady’s, 724 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach dwilde12@cfl.rr.com facebook.com/southbeachtoastmasters TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Prime Time..........................................................321-617-9102 Social group with speaker 11:30 a.m. • 1st Monday Bring a “brown bag” lunch. Beverages & desserts provided.

Temple Israel, 7350 Lake Andrew Dr., Viera

Toastmasters Titusville 6:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 4735 Helen Hauser Blvd., Titusville juddls@gmail.com titusvilletoastmasters.org

Titusville Corvette Club 7 p.m. • 1st Tuesday IHOP, Hwy. 50, Titusville Vette8t7@titusvillecorvetteclub.com

Toast Stars............................................................321-726-7603 Noon • Thursdays Northrup Grumman, Building 221 2000 NASA Blvd., Melbourne toast-stars.freesavers.com

Melbourne Yacht Club Sailing Classes.....................................................321-749-6768 Open to the public; pre-registration and a deposit are required. Class size is limited, sessions fill early. Classes given in 420’s.

6 - 7:30 p.m. • Scheduled Thursdays, classroom 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Scheduled Saturdays Discussion and Water Skills mycyouth@melbourneyachtclub.com sail-race.com/classes/index.htm

Viera/Suntree Toastmasters............................321-482-2431 7 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Wuesthoff Reference Lab 6800 Spyglass Ct., Viera

Travel Clubs Navigators Travel Club.....................................321-727-0946 10 a.m. • 1st Tuesday (every other month) Front Street Civic Center, Melbourne harborcitytravel.com Harbor City Cruise Club....................................321-727-0946 Travelin’ Singles..................................................321-727-0946

Vehicle Clubs Antique Auto Club of America Cape Canaveral Region....................................321-725-8106 6:45 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa jpinson1@cfl.rr.com aaca.org clubs.hemmings.com/aaccc Antique Auto Club of America – Space Coast Region...........................................321-269-3498 Beef O’Brady’s, 2825 Garden St., Titusville Any classic cars 25 years or older. No kit cars or hot rods. Don’t need to own an old car to join — love of old cars is enough!

6 p.m. • 2nd Monday $15 annual dues. ledodd@mindspring.com, aaca.org clubs.hemmings.com/spacecoastaaca Classic Reflections Car Club............................321-795-7363 7 p.m. • 1st Monday (except Holidays) Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay $25 annual dues richierich4545@yahoo.com Legendary Jeep Club........................................321-480-0253 1 p.m. • 4th Sunday Fox Lake Park, Titusville legendaryjeeps.com

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Water Sports

Titusville Sailing Club Provides low-cost training classes and promotes sailing in the Indian River. Activities include a New Year’s Day Fun Race and Sail a Small Boat Days, Spring & Fall Race series, pot luck dinners, parties, picnics, dinners and monthly meetings. sailtitusville.com Down Under Dive Club (DUDC) 7 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday Everyone interested in SCUBA diving is welcome to the group.

Broken Barrel Tavern, 4700 Babcock St., Palm Bay downunderdiveclub.com

Weight Loss TOPS—Individual Dietary Consultants Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Times, dates and locations vary tops.org TOPS Chapter 164.................321-768-6440, 321-723-6761 Thursdays 9 a.m. • Weigh-in 10 a.m. • Meeting First United Methodist Church, 110 New Haven Ave. Melbourne TOPS Chapter 0043...........................................321-259-4919 Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. • Meeting First Christian Church, 2010 Babcock St., Melbourne TOPS Chapter 0318...........................................321-777-1658 6:30 • Tuesdays Oceanside Community Church 305 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach

Women’s Clubs Alpha Delta Kappa............................................321-794-1807 International Honorary Sorority of Women Educators alphadeltakappa.org

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority...................................321-723-2250 More than 40 chapters in Brevard County meet in members’ homes.

Central Brevard New Comers..............................321-613-2870, 321-452-2656 A group of ladies who welcome new residents with several interest groups. Some evenings include spouses. Annual picnic. Monthly parties.

11 a.m. • 3rd Thursday, Social 11:30 a.m. • Lunch and program Various locations. newcomersbrevard@yahoo.com Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club............................321-960-2577 9:30 a.m. • 1st Thurs (Sep - Jun) Cocoa Beach Country Club 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach cocoabeachwomansclub.org Fidelis Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa.......................321-269-5875 Retired Women Educators alphadeltakappa.org Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic.................321-632-2088 For women who were college sorority members 7 p.m. Social, 7:30 p.m. Program • 1st Wednesday Locations vary. melbournepanhellenic.org New Neighbors Club of South Brevard Beaches...............................321-327-7733 Giving back to the community while having fun. Pinochle, Mah Jongg, Bowling, Outings, more.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday, Lunch and program Locations vary. Pineda to Sebastian Inlet. $20 annual fee & lunch nnofsbb.com Palm Bay Woman’s Club...................................321-674-7513 12:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday Glenbrooke at Palm Bay 815 Briar Creek Blvd., Palm Bay Red Hat Society..................................................866-386-2850 Dates, times and locations vary with chapters. More than 100 chapters in Brevard. redhatsociety.com Viera Women’s Club...........................................321-507-4460 General Federation of Women’s Clubs 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Monday (Sep - May) Holiday Inn & Conference Center, Viera gthompson53@cfl.rr.com gfwcvierawomansclub.com Women Reaching Women..............................321-704-0034 Funding for counseling military families or single mothers dealing with family members suffering PTSD. womenreachingwomenfl.org

Writers Groups

clubs & organizations

American Association of University Women, Melbourne Branch............................................321-723-9355 3rd Saturdays • Various locations and times.

Florida Writers Association – Melbourne Writers Group Writers helping writers 7 p.m. • 3rd Thursday Palm Bay Hospital Dining Room 1424 Malabar Rd., Palm Bay fwamelbourne.wordpress.com The Cape Canaveral Pen Women 1:30 p.m. • 4th Saturday Satellite Beach Public Library 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach marydall@bellsouth.net http://canaveralpenwomen.org Playwrights Workshop Helping local playwrights improve their craft through feedback at play readings and community productions, while enriching the community through original one-act plays.

3 - 5 p.m. • Mostly Last Saturday (off June & July) Central Brevard Public Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa. Free.

321-961-1988 for reservations playwrightsworkshopbrevard.org Scribblers................................321-254-8747, 321-255-4304 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

2nd & 4th Saturdays (Jan - Oct) 2nd Saturdays (Nov, Dec) Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne walt-latham@yahoo.com Space Coast Writers Guild An organization of writers within Brevard County dedicated to encouraging, instructing and developing writers of all genres.

1 p.m. • 3rd Saturday (except Dec & Jan) $35/year dues or $25 for students West Melbourne Public Library 2755 Wingate Blvd., Melbourne dchesher@scwg.org scwg.org SpacecoasT Authors of Romance (STAR) Promote excellence in romantic fiction and advance the professional interests of career-focused writers.

Noon - 4 p.m. • 4th Saturdays West Melbourne Public Library 2755 Wingate Blvd., Melbourne $20/year dues. Members must also belong to the Romance Writers of America. sandymoffett@earthlink.net Writers Club.........................................................321-268-2333 10:30 a.m. • Fridays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville nbbd.com/npr/nbsc TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Boomers and seniors, tapped for parenting redo When all else fails, love wins, says support group founder For a listing of monthly support meetings, go to page 97

By Linda Wiggins Many busy boomers are finding one more task added to their list: raising their second generation. Parenting 201 is falling to parents even younger than boomers, and those much older, as caretaking for great-grands and beyond burden the increasingly energy impaired.

For Mary Ann Sterling, tending to her grandson, Cole, is a joy, not a task. She recently provided him a day-camp for one, with a trip to the Dinosaur Store in Cocoa Beach, swimming in the pool, putt-putt golf, playing Legos and even a dip in the ocean.

With all the fun comes discipline, according to Sterling. Cole must learn to say “Yes, Ma’am,” “No Ma’am” and all things gentleman, reflecting his grandmother’s Georgia Southern Belle upbringing.

“Setting boundaries and teaching respect are important, especially as we get older and don’t have the stamina to chase after our grandchildren who are in our custodial care,” said Sterling, founder of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) in Brevard.

Cole is busy racking up points for good behavior that he can use toward the purchase of a pricey Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl ship kit. In addition to spending quality time and setting boundaries, according to Cole’s grandma, one ingredient is vital and will win the day should all other measures fail: love.

“The greatest thing you can give a child is for them to know you love them. Not just think it, but know it,” Sterling said. The articulate 8 year old seconded the motion.

“I feel like she loves me no matter what. I can tell my Grandma anything and she’ll still love me,” Cole said.

While it is a joy being grandmother to Cole, she gets to send him back home after an exhausting day; not so with Sterling’s first grandson, Matthew. Her daughter was killed, leaving Sterling to act as mother and raise Matt from age 6. And while it was also a joy, it was definitely a task, according to Sterling.

She went from being overwhelmed and outmatched to mastering the resources to help her succeed. Sterling then turned the experience into a beacon for others by starting GRG, which

now boasts 800 member families, the largest such group in Florida.

In Brevard, 8,500 children are being raised by grandparents and others rather than their parents, according to the 2010 U.S. Census.

Now 29, Matt is a successful attorney in Orlando and serves on the GRG board.

GRG plans many activities throughout the year for members, events which are also open to potential member families.

Grandparents can visit local venues, play a variety of games they enjoy, while the children are otherwise entertained.

Loving a child well is the key ingredient to a happy adult, said Mary Ann Sterling, playing Legos with her grandson, Cole.

“A huge need for boomers and seniors raising their grandchildren is just to be able to take a break and have some fun, reconnect as a couple,” Sterling said. “There is a lot of wear and tear on marriages, and many don’t make it. Well, guess what? The only thing harder on grandparents raising a grandchild is having to doing it alone, so this is a critical activity.”

Monthly meetings are a place where grandparents can obtain resources and share experiences, like what to do when a controlling, drug-addicted adult child uses the parental bond between grandparent and grandchild for their own selfish, unhealthy motives. GRG provides access to legal help in obtaining guardianship and adoption for the protection of their charges, which allow re-parents to best navigate the school system and other government agencies on behalf of the young child.

“If you don’t have charge of the child, it adds heartache to heartache when an irresponsible adult child tears you both in two,” Sterling said.

For more information about the special recreational meetings throughout the year for grandparents and their grandchildren, go to GrandParentsRaisingGrandchildren.org or call 321-631-7776.

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Annual Boomer Guide model search Each year a search begins for models 45 and up to take part in our annual photo shoot.

by Linda Wiggins

Are you ready for your close-up?

One word remains a constant with each of our models.

They say they had a blast!

What a great opportunity to get over the fear of modeling and feel put at ease by the Boomer Guide’s terrific and award-winning professional photographer, Keith Betterley, many of them have said.

How fun it is to model vintage costumes, or even beautiful everyday wear, a number have said.

“Now I can tell people I am a model,” one said.

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For more information about modeling for the 2014 Boomer Guide, call 321-242-1235. We typically call applicants for the photo sessions in late summer, early fall.

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Margarette Kirsch

We first met Margarette when she came to Senior Life to tell us of her plan to knock an item off her bucket list—to ride across the country in an 18-wheel rig—and we’ve never let her go.

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Dick Klenotich

Whether posing in a 1950s classic car, or reliving his teen years, Dick was a model of a good sport under the hot lights. With each invitation, he would “be there and not square”!

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Karen Bense

The hazel-eyed blonde loves walking, biking, baking and exercising. We are not sure why, but Karen had ‘50s clothing in her closet. Our hat is off to anyone who can still fit in her vintage attire.

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Ellen Swilley

This was definitely not Ellen’s first modeling job. She sent in lovely photos of which any model would be proud.

With two grown children, she cherishes her time volunteering.

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Lonie Moraitis

Who could forget the gorgeous Rosie Riveter model on last year’s Boomer Guide? Lonie won us first place for best cover from the North American Mature Publishers Association.

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Celine Faugiana

You may be able to catch Celine out on her frequent walks, but you have to move fast. She loves to dance and exercise to keep her 5-foot, 4-inch frame fit. Her hobby?

Historical reenactment.

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John Baker

An avid car enthusiast, John had to build a storage business, mostly to house his own cars. His biggest decision — Hmm, which one should I drive today?

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Robert Weiler

He loves to stay fit and it shows. At 6-feet, 3-inches tall, with sparkling green eyes and a killer smile, Robert cut quite a figure as he walked into the Senior Life offices — the perfect greaser dude.

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Cindy McKee

A talented watercolor artist, Cindy is also our designer at Senior Life and Viera Voice newspapers.

Her model turn revealed a striking Hitchcock blonde.

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Ellen Mongan

If you knew Ellen, like we know Ellen, oh, oh, what a vibrant gal. One of her sample photos included her mother, daughter and granddaughter for four generations of blonde beauty.

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Ted Shaw

We wonder if there were any swooning females along the walkway to our offices, because Ted walked in wearing a sleeveless white T-shirt overflowing with muscles. We give him a 21-“gun” salute.

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Bill Antonetz

Hailing from Indialantic, Bill loves beachside living. As a model, he is a combination of professionalism mixed with laid-back charm.

We will definitely want to see him in 2014.

Ruthee Magrini

This “Pink Lady” had the greatest number of ‘50s items hanging in her closet to use for the photo shoot. With her pink satin jacket, neck scarf and poodle shirt, she was a shoo in for a Grease good girl.

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Wouldn’t you want to trust your hearing to a doctor?

My mission is to change people’s lives by providing them with their best possible hearing, so that they interact naturally, participate freely and listen actively. My goal is not only to enhance hearing, but also enlighten others by seeing how hearing can enhance their journey in life.

• Comprehensive audiological evaluation • Latest engineered hearing aid technology • Tinnitus evaluations & treatments Having issues with your hearing shouldn’t stop you from enjoying life.

It’s simply a matter of making a choice: to moving forward and take control of your condition, or to do nothing and fall behind.

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Inspiration

Ask Questions…

For your Good

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Three simple questions from Parrish Medical Center that will help you understand your health needs

By Alexandra Gutierrez, RN, BSN Chair, Parrish Medical Center Patient Education Committee If you have a pet, you probably ask lots of questions when you take Bouncer or Dixie to the vet, right?

“How long will Bouncer need to be on this medication?” “What can I do to make sure Dixie swallows her pill?”

“What should I do to care for Booboo’s stitches?”

You ask questions because your pet is important to you.

Now, think about the last time you went to the doctor, or you or a loved one was in the hospital. Did you ask your doctor or nurse many questions? Did you understand what they were saying to you about why you were there or about your medications?

What did you do if you didn’t understand? Did you ask someone to explain it to you again?

Aren’t you and your good health as important as your pet?

Talk to your healthcare team We’re sometimes a little intimidated by our doctor. After all, they spent countless years of their life completing medical school, internships, residencies and fellowships. So in our minds,

doctors and nurses, who are also highly trained, have all the medical answers.

But you may not hear what your healthcare professional is telling you, because you already know what they’re going to say — at least you think you do.

“My friend Sally had this exact same symptom and this is what was done for her.”

Or you may not want to take up too much of their time because you “know how busy they are.” Or, they may have used medical terms you weren’t familiar with and you didn’t want to sound dumb by asking them to explain further.

Ask Me 3 If your health gets worse because you don’t understand your medical care, who will take care of Bouncer or Dixie?

That’s one reason Parrish Medical Center is promoting “Ask Me 3.”

Ask Me 3 encourages health care providers and patients to share information. It teaches staff members to encourage patients to ask three essential questions so they will understand their illness better. This also helps to bring up any other concerns a patient may have.

The questions are: 1. What is my main problem?

What is really wrong? You may have more than one health issue.

Diabetes often leads to heart problems, but diabetes may still be your main concern.

2. What do I need to do…when I leave the hospital? Pick up my prescription? Go for physical therapy? Make sure you know exactly what is expected of you after you’ve talked with your healthcare team — your doctor, nurse, physical therapist, pharmacist — any health care provider you come into contact with.

3. Why is it important for me to do this? You need to understand exactly what your main problem is and why you should follow the doctor’s orders. Remember, once you’re on your own or a family member is caring for you, your doctor or nurse won’t be there to help.

Using these three simple questions can help you recover better and be healthier.

You owe it to yourself to Ask Me 3.

Go to parrishmed.com/AskMe3 to view a video on how to use Ask Me 3 for your next doctor’s visit or hospital stay.

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Table of contents Alzheimer’s Support.................................92

Grandparenting Support.......................97

Amputee.........................................................92

Laryngectomy..............................................97

Arthritis...........................................................92

Lou Gehrig’s Disease/ALS......................97

Assault and Abuse Survivors...............92

Mental Health..............................................97 —Suicide

Bereavement/Grief Support................92 Brain Injury....................................................94 Cancer..............................................................94 Cardiac.............................................................95 Caregiving......................................................95 Compulsive Gambling............................95 Crohn’s/Colitis.............................................95 Diabetes..........................................................96 Divorce............................................................96 Domestic Violence....................................96 Eating Disorders..........................................96

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Osteoporosis................................................99 Parkinson’s Disease...................................99 Polio..................................................................99 Scleroderma..................................................99 Sleep Disorders............................................99 Spinal Cord....................................................99 Stroke...............................................................99 Suicide..............................................................99 Substance Abuse........................................99

Epilepsy............................................................97

Vision................................................................99

Fibromyalgia.................................................97

Widow/Widowers.....................................99

Gluten..............................................................97

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Groups Alzheimer’s Support Group............................321-253-4430 1 - 2 p.m. • Every Thursday Joe’s Club Central, 4676 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne info@brevardalzheimers.org brevardalzheimers.org Alzheimer’s Dementia Support.....................772-664-9996 1p.m. • Every Tuesday Joe’s Club South, 951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco brevardalzheimers.org Frontal Temporal Dementia............................321-468-9575 11 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday Sonata at Melbourne 3260 North Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne Lewy Body Dementia.......................................321-468-9575 10 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday Sonata at Melbourne 3260 North Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne Alzheimer/Dementia Family ..........................321-951-7118 Caregiver Support Group 11 - Noon • Thursdays 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org Dementia Support Group...............................321-452-4341 10:30 - Noon • 1st Wednesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall Legacy Harbor Caregiver Support Group & Resource Center...............321-253-6320 10 - 11 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursdays One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera All Men’s Support Group .................................321-253-4430 9:30 - 11 a.m. • Mondays Joe’s Club Central, 4676 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne info@brevardalzheimers.org brevardalzheimers.org Memories Forever Workshop.........................321-434-7625 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Thursdays The Center for Family Caregivers 3661 South Babcock St., Melbourne

Arthritis Joint Therapy Class............................................321-724-1338 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Tuesdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Life Skills & Senior Fitness...............................321-724-1338 8:45 - 9:45 a.m • Monday & Thursdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Assault and Abuse Survivors Men’s Survivor Group.......................................321-242-1526 A new group is forming to support adult male victims of childhood abuse.

Kool Kid................................................................321-242-3110 Witness to abuse and victims of domestic violence 4 - 5 p.m. • Mondays Women’s Center, 1425 Aurora Rd., Melbourne Kool Kids...............................................................321-607-6811 Witness to abuse and victims of domestic violence 4 - 5 p.m. • Mondays Parrish Medical Center, 3rd floor Childhood Sexual Abuse/Incest Survivor Support...............................................321-242-3110 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Mondays Women’s Center, 1425 Aurora Rd., Melbourne womenscenterinbrevard.org Domestic Violence Support Group Melbourne.............................321-242-3110 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Mondays Women’s Center, 425 Aurora Rd., Melbourne womenscenterinbrevard.org Domestic Violence Support Group Titusville.................................321-607-6811 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Mondays Conference Room, 603 N. Washington Ave. womenscenterinbrevard.org

Amputee

Bereavement/Grief

Amputee Support Group................................321-984-4600 1 p.m. • 1st Tuesdays Health South Sea Pines Rehab Hospital 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

Widows and Friends of South Brevard................................................321-254-2007 1 p.m. • Wednesdays every week St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 2030 A1A, Indialantic

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Getting Together Social Luncheon Group....................................800-259-2007 Central Brevard 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Fridays Call 321-253-2222 to RSVP and location

Adult Bereavement Group.......................................321-269-4240, 866-269-4240 1 - 2 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday Hospice of St. Francis, 1250 Grumman Place, Titusville

Getting Together Social Luncheon Group....................................800-259-2007 South Brevard 11:30 a.m. • 4th Wednesdays Call 321-253-2222 to RSVP and location

Adult Bereavement Group.......................................321-269-4240, 866-269-4240 3 - 4:30 p.m. • Mondays Hospice of St. Francis 4875 North Wickham Rd., Melbourne

Good Grief Breakfast Club ..............................321-752-2534 (for men, open to the community) 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. • 1st & 3rd Thursdays Bob Evan’s Restaurant, 895 Palm Bay Rd., West Melbourne

Barefoot Bay Grief Support Group...............772-664-9996 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Joe’s Club South, 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco Bereavement Support Group........................321-452-4341 2:30 – 4 p.m. • 1st Thursday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall Suddenly Alone..................................................321-434-1744 2:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Hospice of Health First, 1900 Dairy Rd., Melbourne Moving Along....................................................321- 434-1744 1 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Hospice of Health First , 1900 Dairy Rd., Melbourne Working Through Grief....................................321-434-1744 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Hospice of Health First, 1900 Dairy Rd., Melbourne Compassionate Friends...................................321-610-7875 (Support group for parents whose child has died at any age from any cause.)

7 - 9 p.m. • 3rd Tuesdays Courtyard, 2101 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne Compassionate Friends ..................................321-610-7875 (Support group for parents whose child has died at any age from any cause.)

6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 525 Minuteman Causeway Growing Through Grief....................................321-752-2534 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 525 Minuteman Causeway Getting Together Social Luncheon Group....................................800-259-2007 North Brevard 11:30 a.m. • 3rd Fridays Call 321-253-2222 to RSVP and location

Grief Share Support Group.............321-269-6702 ext. 405 6 – 8 p.m. • Tuesdays Park Ave. Baptist Church, 600 S. Park Ave., Titusville griefshare.org Grieving Children...............................................321-733-7672 for ages 5 to 18 and families. Meets twice monthly Bright Star, 3661 S. Babcock St. Please register 321-733-7672 cynthia.koppler@health-first.org health-first.org Holding the Grieving Heart • Sharing the Way Through................................321-752-2534 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Unity Church of Melbourne, 1745 Trimble Rd., Melbourne Living With Loss.................................................321-752-2534 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursdays One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Never Alone.........................................................321-727-3131 For single people 55 and older 7 p.m. • Mondays Peace Lutheran Church of Palm Bay 1801 Port Malabar Blvd., Palm Bay office@peacelutheranpb.org peacelutheranpb.org North Harbor Support Group........................321-752-2534 (open to the community) 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Titusville Towers Assisted Living Facility 405 Indian River Ave., Titusville Youth Grief Support Services ........................321-253-2222 A Special Kind of Caring Call to request a consult with our youth specialist

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Social Support Groups.......321-269-4240, 866-869-4240 Men’s Breakfast • 1st Wednesday Ladies Luncheon • 1st Thursday New Beginning Luncheon (men & women) • 3rd Thursday Call for location & times

Safe Place Rockledge Support Group..............................321-253-2222 10:30 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge brevardhospice.org Safe Place West Melbourne Support Group..................321-253-2222 10:30 a.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesdays West Melbourne Public Library 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne Safe Place Evening Support Group...................................321-253-2222 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursdays Wuesthoff Hospice & Palliative Care 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Survivors of Suicide Evening Support Group...................................321-253-2222 6 p.m. • 2nd Thursdays Wuesthoff Hospice & Palliative Care 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

General Cancer Support Group.....................321-952-8837 Noon • 2nd Friday (lite lunch served) Cancer Care Center, 215 Cone Rd., Merritt Island General Cancer Support Group.....................321-952-8837 Noon • 3rd Friday (lite lunch served) Cancer Care Center, 13050 U.S. 1, Sebastian cancercarebrevard.com Cancer Resource Library..................................321-434-4335 Open 7 days a week Holmes Regional Medical Center Cape Friends Cancer Support........................321-799-7102 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday Cape Canaveral Hospital – Conference Room B Central Brevard Breast Cancer Support Group........................321-459-0399 7 - 9:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday First Baptist Church of Merritt Island 140 Magnolia Ave., Merritt Island upperduck@cfl.rr.com

Youth Adult Grief Support Group......................321-264-1687, 866-269-4240 (age18 to 30) Call to register 6:30 to 8 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday

Central Brevard Breast Cancer Support Group........................321-459-0399 Monthly luncheons various locations 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday upperduck@cfl.rr.com

Grief & Share Support Group.........................321-267-3113 2 p.m. –- 3:30 p.m. • 1st Wednesday (January to March) Great Outdoors Community Church 144 Plantation Dr., Titusville

Live Life Now Support Group for Leukemia or Lymphoma .........................321-434-4335 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Holmes Regional Medical Center Cancer Program Office Conference Room (A Entrance)

Brain Injury

Look Good Feel Better......................................800-227-9954 A free program that helps women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment cancer.org

Brain Injury Support Group............................321-984-4600 6:30 p.m. • Last Thursday Health South Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital Cafeteria, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

Cancer

Parrish Partners Cancer Support Group Pathways Toward Cancer Survivorship..........................................321-268-6111 x 3544 4 - 5:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday Parrish Medical Center Conference Center

Friend to Friend Support Group....................321-434-4335 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Holmes Regional Medical Center Cancer Program Office Conference Room (A entrance)

Look Good, Feel Better.....................................321-434-5801 6 - 8 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Pro-Health & Fitness Center, Merritt Island

Road to Recovery...............................................800-227-2345 Cancer patients need a ride to treatment American Cancer Society

Look Good, Feel Better.....................................321-434-9149 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Pro-Health & Fitness Center Viera

General Cancer Support Group ....................321-952-8837 Noon • 1st Friday (lite lunch served) 1430 S Pine St., Melbourne

Man to Man Prostate Support Group...................................................800-227-2345 American Cancer Society for details

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Caregiver Support Group ................................. 321-253-443 9:30 - 11 a.m. • 1st & 3rd Thursdays Parrish Senior Consultation 805 Century Medical Dr., Titusville

Space Coast Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Alliance Support Group...................................321-749-5176 10 to 11 a.m. • Wednesdays (call for dates) Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 525 Minutemen Causeway

Caregiver Life Transitions Support Group...................................................321-452-4341 1:30 - 3 p.m. • Tuesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall

Cardiac Adult Heartsaver CPR Courses.......................321-773-4405 Satellite Beach Fire Department 9 a.m. – Noon• 3rd Saturday (January to November) 1390 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

Caregiver to Caregiver Support Group...................................................321-951-7118 10:30 a.m. • Tuesdays HealthFirst Center for Family Caregivers 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org

Congestive Heart Failure/ Stoke Support.....................................321-268-6800 Parrish Health Village West: Heritage Hall 2 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday

Empowered Caregivers Support Group ..................................................321-951-7118 11 a.m. • Thursdays Health First Center for Family Caregivers 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org

Mended Hearts Support Group....................321-636-2052 Noon • 4th Saturday Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge

Caregiver Support Group................................321-268-6800 9:30 to 11 a.m. • 1st and 3rd Thursdays Parrish Medical Center Heritage Hall, Health Village West

Mended Hearts...................................................321-799-7111 1 - 3 p.m. • 2nd Saturday (excepts holidays) Cape Canaveral Hospital 701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach Medical Plaza, room B and C.

Legacy Harbor Caregiver Support ...............321-751-6771 9 a.m. • 2nd Friday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera

Caregiving Caregiver’s Group South..................................772-664-9996 1 p.m. • Tuesday Joe’s Club South, Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco brevardalzheimers.org Caregiver Support................321-773-2783, 321-777-8522 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 North Hwy AIA Indialantic, FL 32903

Caregivers Support Group..............................321-267-3113 1 - 2:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Great Outdoors Community Church 144 Plantation Dr., Titusville Caregiver Education and Resource Program.........................321-269-4240 x330, 866-269-4240 Classes are held throughout Brevard County at various days, times and locations. Call for more information at

Compulsive Gambling Florida Council of Compulsive Gambling 888-ADMIT-IT (24-hour helpline)................. 888-236-4848

Caregiver Support ............................................321-254-1595 7 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Ascension Catholic Church 2950 North Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

Crohn’s/Colitis

Caregiver Tea.......................................................321-253-4430 1 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Casa Christian Center Family Home 163 Atlantic Ave., Indialantic

Brevard Crohn’s and Colitis Support ...........321-952-4514 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday (January, April, July and October) Melbourne Public Library, 540 Fee Ave., Melbourne

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Space Coast Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Alliance Support Group...................................321-749-5176 5 - 7 p.m. • Last Tuesday of Month MIMA Cancer Center, 1130 Hickory St., Melbourne

Diabetes Diabetes Support Group.................................321-268-6699 3 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Parrish Medical Center Conference Center Diabetes Support Group.................................321-868-2782 10 a.m. • 1st Wednesday Cape Canaveral Hospital – physicians dining room Diabetes Support Group.................................321-434-8169 11 a.m. • 3rd Wednesday Palm Bay Hospital – private dining room

Divorce Divorce Recovery..................321-302-0717, 321-508-9800 Workshop for those divorced, separated, widowed or ending a significant relationship. 12-week phases (small fee) 7 - 9 p.m. • Tuesdays Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 N. Riverside Drive, Indialantic divorceandrecovery.org Divorce Support.................................................321-757-3233 The Collaborative Association of Brevard (CAB) combines attorneys, financial and mental health professionals to help couples going through a divorce to do so with respect and caring and without litigation.

Alan Frisher, certified divorce financial analyst cab-brevard.com Divorce Care Support Group..........................321-269-6702 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. • Wednesdays Park Avenue Baptist Church, 2600 Park Ave., Titusville Divorce Care Groups Locations and times vary go to web site divorcecare.com

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 other services such as peer counseling, educational workshops, information and referral for woman and their families that are at risk.

1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne..................................321-242-3110 603 N. Washington Ave., Titusville..........................321-607-6811 womenscenterinbrevard.org

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Serene Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter.................................................321-726-8282 Psycho-educational and support group 6 p.m. • Wednesdays A group is available for children age 5 and older. Child care for those 5 and under.

First Baptist Church, 3301 Dairy Rd., Melbourne Must call before attending. sereneharbor.org

Eating Disorders Anorexia, Bulimia Support..............................321-259-6842 Support group sponsored by Brevard County chapter of ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) BrevardANAD@aol.com Lori Licker Overeaters Anonymous.................................(800) 338-5838 Space Coast Intergroup of OA P.O. Box 33734, Indialantic, FL 32903-0734 oaspacecoast.org Overeaters Anonymous Indialantic Group Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 N. Riverside Dr. 7 - 8 p.m. • Mondays........................................................321-626-0519 7 - 8 p.m. • Tuesdays.......................................................321-727-7442 7 - 8 p.m. • Fridays............................................................321-626-0519 Overeaters Anonymous Indian Harbor Beach Group 9:30 a.m. • Saturdays Holy Name of Jesus Church, Rm. 4, 3050 N. Hwy A1A Overeaters Anonymous Palm Bay Group..................................................321-427-9423 10 a.m. • Thursdays 7 p.m. • Thursdays Our Lady of Grace Church, 300 Malabar Rd. Room 2 Overeaters Anonymous Port St. John Group...........................................321-266-1910 9:15 a.m. • Saturdays Port St. John Public Library, 6500 Carole Ave. Overeaters Anonymous Titusville Group..................................................321-266-1910 7 p.m. • Mondays Hope Community Fellowship, 2929 Cheney Highway Overeaters Anonymous Rockledge Group...............................................321-784-5370 7:30 p.m. • Sundays Circles of Care, 1770 Cedar St.

Epilepsy Epilepsy Support...............................................321-253-4112 6 p.m. 7 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Advent Lutheran Church 7550 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne epilepsyassoication.com

Fibromyalgia Fibro Friends..........................321-632-0786, 321-728-3150 11:30 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday Lunch - call for location beckyh1@cfl.rr.com

Gluten Gluten Intolerance Support Group..............321-868-2701 1 - 3 p.m.

Cape Canaveral Hospital – Rooms B&C

Grandparenting GRAND Parenting Again Support Group...................................................321-452-4341 11 a.m. -12 noon • 2nd Thursday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Groups Melbourne............................................................................321-631-7776 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Last Thursdays Memaw’s Restaurant 598 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org Palm Bay ...............................................................................321-631-7776 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Thursday 3316 S. Monroe Street. , Palm Bay grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org Cocoa......................................................................................321-631-7776 9:30 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday 123 Barton Blvd suite 102., Rockledge grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org Titusville.................................................................................321-631-7776 10 a.m. • 2nd Tuesday Parrish Senior Solutions Office 805-B Century Medical Dr., Titusville grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org

Laryngectomy Space Coast Nu-Voice Club.............................321-536-0831 A support group for laryngectomy patients and their families call Bob Smiley

Lou Gehrig’s Disease / ALS Florida Chapter Resource Group...................................................888-257-1717, Ext. 109 2 p.m. • 3rd Tuesdays Sea Pines Auditorium, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

Mental Health Bipolar Support Group.....................................321-452-4080 7 p.m. • Tuesdays Faith Lutheran Church, 280 E. Merritt Ave., Merritt Island (Day Care Building: upstairs) Support Group for People with Mental Health Issues...............................321-259-8761 Brevard Drop-In Center 268 North Babcock St., Melbourne 1:45 p.m. - 3 p.m. • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday (no meeting the last Saturday of month) jean@brevard-drop-in-center.org brevard-drop-in-center.org

—Suicide Suicide Hotline 24/7............211 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Brevard 211 Get Connected. Get Answers.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group............321-253-2222 6 p.m. • Thursdays Wuesthoff Hospice 8060 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Information Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) NAMI Spacecoast Titusville Support Group.................................321-267-8214 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. • 1st Tuesday North Brevard Public Library 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville NAMI Spacecoast Cocoa Support Group.........321-453-4462, 321-267-8214 6 - 7:45 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Central Brevard Library and Reference Center 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 6 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday

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Overeaters Anonymous Sebastian Group................................................772-663-9169 10 - 11 a.m. • Tuesdays Roseland United Methodist Church, 12962 Roseland Rd.

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MS Support Group Cocoa Chapter.......................321-751-0435, 321-636-0235 2 p.m. • 2nd Sundays Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group...................................................321-984-4600 4:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesdays Sea Pines Auditorium 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

MS Support Group Eau Gallie Chapter................321-751-0435, 321-636-0235 2 p.m. • 4th Sundays MIMA Gateway Complex 1223 Gateway Dr. Melbourne

Stroke

Osteoporosis Bone Walkers Plus .............................................321-773-6458 (Osteoporosis Support & Exercise) 10:30 -11:30 a.m. • Mondays (fee) Satellite Beach Recreation Dept.

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Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Support Group of Brevard...............................................321-725-9001 1:30 p.m. • 4th Thursdays Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Info@brevardparkinsonsg.org brevardparkinsonsg.org

Polio Post Polio Support Group of Brevard...............................................321-725-9179 Noon • Meetings on even number of months 2nd Saturday Jack Baker’s Lobster Shanty 2200 S. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach bbdeere@aol.com or deere@aol.com

Scleroderma Scleroderma Foundation.......................... 1-800-722-HOPE scleroderma.org

Sleep Disorders AWAKE Sleep Disorders Support Group...................................................321-268-6408 6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Monday Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John

Brevard County Stroke Support Group ..................................................321-777-1484 1 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

Substance Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous........321-724-2247,321-633-0052 24-hour hotlines: intergroup@aaspacecoast.org aaspacecoast.org Al-Anon/Alateen................................................321-639-0220 For those troubled by someone else’s drinking.

Various locations/times; meeting schedules at public libraries spacecoastal-anon.org Narcotics Anonymous......................................321-631-4357 24-hour help line spacecoastna.org Prevent of Brevard................321-259-7262, 321-267-5398 Alcohol and drug treatment, support services and family counseling 1948 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne preventofbrevardinc.net

Vision Brevard Association for Advancement of the Blind..............................321-773-7222 674 South Patrick Dr. Satellite Beach Call for classes

Widow / Widowers Widows and Friends of South Brevard................................................321-254-2007 1 p.m. • Wednesdays every week St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 2030 A1A, Indialantic

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The defense against cancer Baby Boomers must remain vigilant about cancer screenings

Ravi Shankar, M.D.

Medical Director Cancer Care Centers of Brevard

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hen it comes to beating cancer, early detection may be the single most powerful weapon we have in our arsenal. With regular screenings, a physician can more rapidly detect and treat cancer at its earliest stages, giving patients the best opportunity to beat their disease. Over the past 20 years, we have made significant advancements in education and screenings for various cancers, which has translated to a significant reduction in cancer deaths. So without further ado, let’s discuss the most effective screening methods and guidelines for a few of the most common forms of cancer.

SKIN CANCER SCREENING Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Melanoma often appears as a dark brown or black mole on the skin and accounts for less than 5 percent of skin cancer cases but causes about 79 percent of skin cancer deaths.

Although people are more concerned than ever about protecting their skin from the sun, the number of new melanoma cases in the United States has continued to increase over the last 30 years. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that there were more than 76,000 new cases of melanoma diagnosed in the U.S. in 2012. That figure will result in more than 9,000 deaths from the disease. In Florida alone, there is expected to be more than 5,000 new cases of melanoma. When detected early, melanoma is often curable. The survival rate decreases significantly, however, when it is diagnosed in later stages.

While certain people are more susceptible to developing skin cancer, everyone should take proper precautions to protect their skin. The ACS suggests everyone conduct a monthly self-exam and patients between the ages of 20 and 40 should get a cancer-related check-up, including a skin examination, every three years, and annually for those over 40.

During self-examination, pay special attention to areas that are habitually exposed to sunlight, such as your face, neck and hands.

Also, examine your scalp and the back of your ears and use a mirror to check the areas you can’t easily see.

The most important warning sign for skin cancer is a spot on the skin that is changing in size, shape or color. Other warning signs include: a sore that does not heal, a new growth on the skin, spread of pigment from the border of a spot to surrounding skin, change in sensation of skin – itchiness, tenderness or pain, or change in the surface of a mole – scaliness, oozing, bleeding or the appearance of a bump.

Self-examination requires a minimum amount of time and effort. So for you lifelong sun lovers, be sure to keep a close eye out for these warning signs and contact your physician immediately if you detect any of them.

In addition to routine self-examination, the following tips will also help to reduce your risk for developing skin cancer: • Avoid prolonged sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Seek shade: Look for shade, especially in the middle of the day when the sun’s rays are strongest.

Slip on a shirt: Cover up with protective clothing to guard as much skin as possible when you are out in the sun.

Wear sunscreen every day: Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.

Wear a hat and sunglasses.

Follow these practices to protect your skin even on cloudy or overcast days.

UV rays travel through clouds.

LUNG CANCER SCREENING The CT scan, which takes less than 10 minutes to perform, consists of a low dose, high resolution image of the chest. Once the scan is completed, an experienced, board-certified radiologist will interpret the scan and issue a report with treatment recommendations within 48 hours.

Results from a study – National Lung Screening Trial – conducted by the National Cancer Institute in November 2010, found that CT scanning reduced the odds of lung cancer death by 20 percent, compared with screening by a simple chest X-ray. In addition, lung cancer screening can detect the disease before the tumor grows and spreads, resulting in an 80 percent five-year survival rate.

Lung cancer screening is recommended for the following candidates: • • •

High-risk populations over the age of 50.

Current smokers or those who have smoked for 20 years or more.

Previous carcinogenic exposure.

Early detection is paramount to beating lung cancer and it is absolutely critical for “high-risk” patients to remain vigilant about their screenings.

“normal.” But for many women, they receive a phone call from the doctor’s office indicating that their normal cervical cells have changed and now show precancerous cells or cancer. This scenario is not uncommon. According to the ACS, in 2012, there were an estimated 12,170 new cases of invasive cervical cancer in the United States and 4,220 deaths.

Though deaths from cervical cancer have decreased over the past several years, this disease is still a great cause for concern.

Early detection and prevention are imperative to avoiding cervical cancer, and having a Pap test is thus far the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Women who have not had regular Pap tests represent the vast majority of clinically diagnosed invasive cervical cancers, reports the ACS. Physicians strongly recommend that women continue cervical cancer screenings even after they have finished their childbearing years.

BREAST CANCER SCREENING According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women today.

It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. In 2012, an estimated 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed among women and approximately 39,510 women are expected to die from breast cancer.

The good news is that the disease can be prevented or detected early by routine self- exams, yearly doctor visits and mammograms, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and incorporating healthy diet and lifestyle changes.

The ACS provides the following recommendations for early breast cancer detection in women:

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING Each year, millions of women make their annual trip to the gynecologist for their Pap test. Life continues as usual once they receive a postcard that is checked off as

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Mammograms • Women age 40 and older should have a mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.

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Current evidence supporting mammograms is even stronger than in the past and mammograms offer substantial benefit for women in their 40s.

Mammograms should be continued regardless of a woman’s age, as long as she does not have serious, chronic health problems such as congestive heart failure, end-stage renal disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) • Women in their 20s and 30s should have a CBE as part of a regular health exam by a health professional preferably every three years.

• Starting at age 40, women should have a CBE by a health professional every year.

Breast Self-Examination (BSE) • BSE is an option for women starting in their 20s. Women should report any breast changes to their health professional right away.

• Women should have their BSE technique reviewed during their physical exam by a health professional.

Breast MRI • Women at high risk (greater than 20 percent lifetime risk) should get an MRI and a mammogram every year.

• If MRI is used, it should be in addition to, not instead of, a screening mammogram.

• For most women at high risk, screening with MRI and mammograms should begin at age 30 years and continue for as long as a woman is in good health.

While this may be a significant amount of information to absorb, there is also a tremendous amount of hope for all of us in knowing we can beat cancer by simply being proactive about our health.

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The Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera consists of four shallow, man-made marshes surrounding a deep lake, with earthen berms that allow visitors access throughout the site. Pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists share the berm road, so please drive carefully.

The function of the wetlands is to polish reclaimed water from the adjacent treatment plant. They were named in memory of Ritch Grissom, a longtime employee of Brevard County, who worked at the facility.

For recent wildlife sightings, upcoming events, and current hours of operation, please visit the volunteer website: FriendsOfViera.org.

Additional information is available at the official Brevard County website: GrissomWetlands.org.

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