Boomer Guide 2014 by Viera Voice • Senior Life • Boomer Guide

2014 EDITION

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Mining

Local Gems

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Trekking T HE TREET O P S

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

Florida 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 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 & Emergency Safety Information................page 95

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 Salvation Army Domestic Violence Shelter....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 Brevard County We all need help from time to time. We have categorized these listings in the areas of greatest need, and cross referenced many of the services that pertain to multiple populations. When in doubt, call 2-1-1. In addition to our local suicide prevention hotline, telephone operators at Brevard 2-1-1 can look up and refer you to virtually any needed service. For those of us with a passion to give to those less fortunate, these listings are a great guide to volunteer opportunities.

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 a 24/7 Helpline for essential services Alternate 211 number 321-632-6688 Brevard County Health Department 321-637-7300 Brevard County Legal Aid 321-631-2500 Brevard County TRIAD 2-1-1 Aging Matters in 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

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Consumer-related complaints

321-890-1002 800-203-3099

SHINE 321-752-8080 Social Security Administration 1-866-716-7667 Sunflower House 321-452-4341 Victim Advocate Services 321-617-7555 Physician Referral Health First Physician Referral 321-434-4335 Parrish Physician Referral 321-268-6110 Wuesthoff Physician Referral 1-800-522-6363

Police (City) Non-Emergency Cape Canaveral 321-868-1212 (Sheriff’s office) 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

Brevard County Sheriff Non-Emergency Sheriff Wayne Ivey 321-264-5201 Central Area 321-633-7162 For additional Senior Services North Area 321-264-5100 listings see page 27. South Area 321-952-6371

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Contents BUSINESS Resources

Clubs and Organizations More than 550 listings

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New Section

We salute our veterans and reach back to give help for all their sacrifice.

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VETERANS RESOURCE

LISTINGS

VETERANS MEMORIALS

& ORGANIZATIONS

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VETERANS TOO

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Senior Living Tour

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55+ Retirement Communities & Gated Communities

APARTMENT LIVING

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ASSISTED LIVING

SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS A-Z and everything in between.

FROM MIMS TO BAREFOOT BAY

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BREVARD COUNTY MAP PARKS FOR 50+ SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

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Support GroupS

DEMENTIA CARE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES

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VOLUNTEERING

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Articles

8th Annual Boomer Guide 2014 A supplement to Senior Life of Florida

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Third-generation dive shop still jumping By Katie Parsons

Mike Hatt is the third-generation business owner of Hatts’ Diving located on the Melbourne Harbor near the 192 Causeway. In 1945, Mike’s grandfather, Russel Hatt, started a bait and tackle business in what is now considered Historic Downtown Melbourne. In 1974, Mike’s dad, Jerry, transformed the family business to include diving and moved it to its current location. It is not unusual to find one of Hatt’s four children or his wife, Starlette, ringing up customers in the shop.

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“It’s not just a sport to us, it’s a way of life,” Hatt said. Hatt said his business sees mostly local customers, particularly since he does not offer charter diving experiences. Tourists will often find his shop online and then show up looking for a diving experience but Hatt said he is happy not to have to manage that aspect of his business.

We work more than we get to play, but that’s not so bad “Most of our customers have their own boats,” he said. “All of the destination diving starts about two hours south of here,” Hatt said. Hatts’ offers everything divers need for a successful diving experience though, from air tanks to certification classes taught at the shop in its training pool. One full-time and nine part-time instructors teach everyone from beginner divers to experienced divers using the requirements of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, or PADI. Some of the certifications offered include those for open- water diving and enriched air diving. Hatts’ also offers classes in night diving, emergency first response, underwater photography, wreck diving, underwater naturalist and others.

“Most of our instructors have other jobs too,” Hatt said. “They teach classes here because they really love diving and want others to have that experience.” For those who know about Hatts’, the customer-store relationship is usually a loyal one. Tom Stewart has been purchasing various diving items from Hatts’ since the 1970s. “Over the years I have bought everything that I dive with now,” he said. “Masks, regulators, fins, gloves, tanks. I’ve always trusted them with those purchases.” Stewart said that while diving as a hobby is “not inexpensive,” he always enjoys his time beneath the water’s surface. He took his beginning diving class at Hatts’ in 1983, and his advanced one in 1985. “There are things that can go wrong and diving can be dangerous, which is why learning to do it right is so important,” he said. A former resident of Palm Bay, Stewart has since retired to Jupiter where he goes out on diving charters. For his large purchases, he still puts his trust in Hatts’, despite the distance. “There is something great about interacting directly with an owner,” he said. “I know I can make suggestions and I will be heard.” Visit Hatts’ Diving at 2006 Front St. on the Melbourne Harbor, or go online to hattsdiving.com. ◆

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Panama

the country, the canal and the 100th anniversary By Andrea Gross

’m standing on the deck of a 24-passenger catamaran, watching the sun rise over the Pacific. Yes, that’s right. The sun is rising over the Pacific. Here, in the Central American country of Panama, which is positioned between two continents and two oceans, I can see a bit of the Pacific that juts to the east, poking into a portion of the Atlantic. So when the sun rises in the east, it appears over Pacific waters. I find this intriguing but at the same time unsettling. In fact, many things in Panama force me to rearrange my mind. The hot pink hibiscus, the brightbeaked toucans, the swirling skirts of the dancers everywhere I look, the country pulsates with the psychedelic colors that inspired Paul Gauguin, and I’m on sensory overload for the first part of my trip. Then, bingo, I board the MS Discovery for my cruise through the Panama Canal. The bright colors disappear as I enter a more ordered world, one that’s muted, mechanical and often confined by the gray cement bricks of the locks. The right side of my brain wars with the left. My husband and I are in Panama with Grand Circle Travel precisely because their tour offers country culture as well as canal cruising. After all, there’s no

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doubt that the famed waterway has made the country a place to be reckoned with. One hundred years ago this year, on Aug.15, 1914, the SS Ancon made the first official canal passage between the Atlantic and Pacific. By eliminating the long trip around Cape Horn, the ocean-to-ocean journey was shortened by more than 8,000 miles. It was a feat that transformed both global commerce and the country of Panama. In 2015, after a $5.2 billion expansion is completed, the canal will be able to handle larger ships, thus further fueling the country’s economy and increasing its importance. We begin our tour in the capital of Panama, Panama City, which has morphed from a 15th century settlement (now evident in the ruins of Panama La Viejo) to a 17th century Spanish colonial town (quickly becoming the go-to neighborhood for after-hours fun) to a 21st century metropolis that is both an international business center and a popular tourist destination. The city’s history is fascinating, the atmosphere electric, but still, I’m glad when we head out to the rural areas. In line with Grand Circle’s philosophy that meeting local people is as important as seeing historic sites,

we stop at an agricultural cooperative where farmers work together to bring their produce to market, a sugar cane farm where a husband and wife have a small candy-making business, a school where youngsters perform traditional dances and their mothers serve us a homemade lunch, and a private home where the owner teaches us to make one of his grandmother’s favorite dishes. At each place, our hosts talk freely, giving us insight into their daily lives. I emerge from these visits well fed and well informed. We learn about yet another Panamanian lifestyle when we meet the Embera people, members of one of Panama’s seven indigenous tribes. I step out of our dugout canoe to find a village of thatched huts perched on stilts, an open-air schoolhouse, a soccer field, a meeting hall, a woman weaving baskets and an entire community of people in traditional attire. The tribal spokesman explains that opening their village to outsiders allows the Emberas to earn a living while continuing to live according to the ways of their ancestors. It’s a Margaret Mead experience, and I love every minute. In between people visits, we take mini-treks through the rainforest. Unlike

Photos by Irv Green 1. A worker at a farm cooperative goes about his daily life. 2. Women of the Embera indigenous community make baskets from the fibers of plants that grow near their village. 3. The gates open to allow Grand Circle’s “MS Discovery” to enter the Gatun Locks. 4. In Panama, the sun rises over the Pacific. Yes, the Pacific. This is only one of the quirks that makes Panama so intriguing. 5. High school students perform traditional Panamanian dances. the men who built the canal, we’re slathered with sunscreen, protected with insect repellent, and our only goals are to see a monkey, spot a toucan and track a capybara. We aren’t charged with digging a path through a thick jungle where the temperature is often above 80 degrees and the humidity above 90 percent. Of the 80,000 men who worked on the canal, more than a third died of yellow fever or malaria.

A normal trip through the Panama Canal takes 10 hours, but Grand Circle has arranged for us to have a full daylight passage. Therefore, we enter on the Pacific, head northwest through two sets of locks that raise the Discovery 85 feet above sea level, cross the Continental Divide and spend the night on Gatun Lake. The next morning we go ashore to visit the Gatun Dam and take our final rainforest trek, which reminds us

of the travails that went into building the canal. Then we re-board our ship, go through the final set of locks and descend to sea level in another ocean. I go to the upper deck and look to the west. Yes, the sun is setting over the Atlantic. For information, go to gct.com/pma. ◆ TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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On the cover Carmen Vastola and Jerry Dillon Picture cinematic Marion Ravenwood in a rowdy card game with ruffians from The Raven tavern in Nepal, which she managed between romances with Indiana Jones. You’d pretty much have the 2014 Boomer Guide cover girl, Carmen Vastola of Melbourne. “I like to play poker for fun (and money!)” said Vastola, who dressed the part for the cover with her real-life-Indy boyfriend, Gerry Dillon. Cue the soundtrack, Da-da-da-dah, da-da-dah…. The formerly stay-at-home mother of two now adult children once led a sheltered life, but like Marion, she is sheltered no more. “I took life so seriously for a long time. I am having a great deal of fun as a person over 55. I’ve had friends and family say they can’t believe how much fun I am having now,” Vastola said. “I love the outdoors and spend as much time as I can surfing, kayaking with Carmen and playing golf,” said Dillon, who like Carmen, originally hails from the Northeast. “I come from a long line of beach bums, so moving to Florida was in the cards for me from the beginning.” Carmen loves to capture their adventures in her journal and in photographs. Her camera goes everywhere she goes, along with her faithful 14-year-old Cairn terrier and frequent photography subject. She’s brushing up on Italian and Spanish, musing with the thought of traveling there as an immersion course. Her favorite travel memory is the bridge over the Danube River in Budapest. Local tourism and far-off travels make Brevard the perfect place for them both, Dillon said. “I love the Space Coast weather and all of the area attractions. Its proximity to Orlando and the airport makes it very convenient to live here.” Carmen said life has taught her not to sweat the small stuff because life is too short to stress over things that really don’t matter, to be true to yourself and as much as you are able, to live the life you want to live, and have fun along the way. “It helps to have a great boyfriend who has shown me that one can be a responsible citizen and still get out there and let their hair down. We are having a blast. I think even our grown kids are a bit jealous!” ◆

Photos by Keith Betterley Article by Linda Wiggins

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Meet our Models Annual search brings the talent to the zoo

D. Lianne Paschette Melbourne This local line dancer and queen Red Hatter is a championship-winning cheerleading coach who moved to the Space Coast with her husband 20 years ago.

Each year a search begins for models 45 and up for our annual photo shoot, always with a unique, exciting theme!

For more information about modeling for the 2015 Boomer Guide, call 321-242-1235. We typically call applicants for the photo sessions in late summer, early fall. Written by Amy Blalock Photos by Keith Betterley Betterley Photographic

A. Deborah Mazany Merritt Island Deborah is a member of a Daytona-based pirate crew called Three Leviathan, which hosts fundraisers and public appearances. She is a hair artist at Serendipity Salon on Merritt Island.

C F. Debbie Hall Satellite Beach G Debbie stays active with yoga and biking. She volunteers with Relay for Life and the youth programs at Satellite Beach United Methodist Church.

B. Jack Graziano Viera Jack is a singer, amateur magician and Jimmy Durante impersonator. He takes time to serve as a Guardian Ad Litem G. Frank Malowski Rockledge children’s advocate in the courts. A self-avowed pickleball player, service dog trainer, motorcycle C. Linda Jones rider, and Broadway nut, Frank Palm Bay is from Herkimer, New York. As Linda recently retired, but she a New York City fire chief, Frank says, “I’m not tired!” Shopping, got an insider experience on 9/11. dancing, reading, walking her H. Patrice Scarpa Yorkshire terrier, and yoga Merritt Island keep her young. Hailing from Antigua in the West Indies, Scarpa volunteers with nonprofits Sunflower House caregiver support services and Rolling Readers.

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I. Ellen Mongan Merritt Island This married mother of seven stays busy as a Christian writer and speaker. Ellen stays healthy by keeping up her ballet skills. J. Barbara Stauby Viera This wife, mother, and grandmother volunteers at Viera Hospital Gift Shop, reads, takes day trips, and exercises. She is from Connecticut and has lived in the area for the past three years.

N. Arla Tweedy Palm Bay From Phoenix, New York, this Army vet mom of two sons faces life’s challenges and competition with determination, completing her master’s degree during cancer recovery with a can-do attitude.

E. Brenda Arnold Cape Canaveral Brenda “Bella” Arnold is a thespian, comedienne and mother to daughter Jesika. A decorated Navy veteran, she was the first Navy Legalman deployed to Fallujah, Iraq. She hopes to re-establish herself in stand-up comedy.

Will model for crackers! Rafiki the Giraffe

K. David McDonald Viera - David is the president of the Polio Support Group, an up-beat group that meets every other month. He and his wife JoAnne have been married for 10 years. L. Rex and Colleen Derin Titusville Hiking enthusiasts Colleen and Rex have published a book called “From the Couch to Katahdin” about their hiking journey on the Appalachian Trail. Colleen is from Taunton, Massachusetts.

L M. Carmen Johnson Rockledge Carmen has worked for the Brevard County School Board for 27 years. She likes to read, listen to music and dance. Her favorite vacation spot is Puerto Rico.

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R. Alice Kreitz Melbourne Grandmother and go-getter Alice is an active member of Space Coast Patriots and is heavily involved in veterans affairs in Brevard County.

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S. Mike and JoAnne Mauer Titusville Mike and his best friend JoAnne have been married for 51 years and have two children and one grandchild. In retirement, they like to travel in their RV, rate restaurants, play golf and spend time near the ocean.

O. Claudia Keenan Palm Bay Originally from Long Island, New York, Claudia stays active by walking the beach, dancing and going to the gym. A cancer survivor, the three-year Space Coast resident gives back by volunteering with Relay for Life.

P. Ellen Swilley Rockledge Ellen was the youngest and first female president of the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity after entering college at the age of 16. A Michigan native, Ellen worked as a teacher and a police officer in Detroit. Q. Patricia Billman Indialantic Patricia is from Johnstown, Pennsylvania and survived Hurricane Hugo as a resident of St. Croix. She loves Brevard County for the warm weather and favorable state-tax-free structure.

T. Dr. Bonita Caldwell Cocoa This mother of two, model, and pageant contestant has won many titles, including Ms. Southern America Ambassador 2005. She helps others spiritually and mentally as a pastor at GAP Ministries in Cocoa and as a psychologist.

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Treetop Trek adds difficult

Black Diamond section

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ince the zoo’s Treetop Trek Aerial Experience opened in 2011, it has been providing visitors a unique challenge of zip lines, tightropes, jungle bridges, nets and more, including a Tarzan-style swinging rope. Most of the courses overlook animal exhibits in the La Selva loop of the zoo, and they range in difficulty from the children’s course to the newest and most difficult addition, the Black Diamond section. If you want to bring your smallest grandchildren, Chutes and Ladders is the course they’ll take. It’s for children 36 inches to 60 inches tall, with 20 treetop games, two zip lines and a zip slide. The cost for children is $15. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian from the ground, but parents and guardians do not need tickets. For beginners and larger children, the Canopy Walk is an introductory course. From 20 feet above the ground, participants will have the opportunity to see monkeys, giant anteaters and a variety of tropical birds. The minimum height for participants is 54 inches and the cost is $30. If the Canopy Walk alone is too tame for you, the Treetop Challenge extends it and, until recently, was the zoo’s most advanced option. With multiple high stakes challenges and zip lines 40 feet above the ground — including one over the alligator exhibit — this course was made for the daring. The cost is $50 and is for participants at least 54 inches tall. Finally, the newest and most physically demanding course is the Black Diamond section, which extends the Treetop Challenge by 15 to 20 minutes. It doesn’t go higher and it has no animal sightings, but undivided focus will help for the new challenges as they require good balance and plenty of upper body strength. Since the Black Diamond section is right in the middle of the Treetop Challenge course, subsequent obstacles will seem even more difficult for worn-out participants. It is a $15 add-on to the Treetop Challenge. For all courses, participants must wear closed, secure, athletic footwear. Long hair should be tied back, and shorts should come to at least mid-thigh for comfort in the harness. For more information, visit brevardzoo.org or call 321-254-9453 ext. 253. ◆

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Air/Heating Services.26

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

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

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

Alzheimer’s Care...........26 Attorney/Legal.............27

Master Gardener/ Gardening............................33 Medical Alert Systems......................................33

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

Medical Equipment..33

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

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

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

Blind/Vision Services......................................28 Blood Bank.........................28 Cancer Centers..............28 Care Management....28 Dentist.......................................28 Diabetes Support..........28 Employment.......................28 Eye Care....................................28 Farmers Market............29 Financial Advisors...29 Food Assistance............29 Government......................30

Medicare Health Plans......................34 Memory Clinics..............34 Museums/Historic Places..........................................34 Newspapers..........................35 Plumbing................................35 Property Appraiser....35 Real Estate............................35 Rehab...........................................37 Respite Programs........35 Reverse Mortgage......35

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State Attorney...............37 Travel/Tours....................37 Utility Assistance........37 Veterans Resources.38

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

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

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

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

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Airport

Melbourne International Airport Airport Authority...............................................800-826-4544 Melbourne Express Transportation..............321-723-6227 One Air Terminal Parkway, Melbourne, FL 32901 mlbair.com

A/C and Heating Services

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

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care

revard Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation, Inc. ......... 321-253-4430. B brevardalzheimers.org

SOUTH BREVARD Easter Seals Adult Day Care............................ 321-723-4474 Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Adult Day Care Melbourne.......... 321-253-4430 4676 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne brevardalzheimers.org Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Adult Day Care............................ 321-727-7337. MICCO Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Adult Day Care Micco.................... 772-664-9996 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco brevardalzheimers.org

Attorney & Legal

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

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

Adult Day Care

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

Licensed centers in a safe setting with specially trained staff providing social activities, nutrition and respite. See full listing on myseniorlife.com NORTH BREVARD Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Adult Day Care Titusville.............. 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 allonefamilyseniordayprogram.com Hey Days Senior Day Program....................... 321-474-8289 210 N. Grove St., Merritt Island

Make Everyday a Heyday! 210 N. Grove St. Merritt Island, FL 32953 321.474.8289 www.heydaysongrove.com

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

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

Audiology

HearX, HearUSA................................................. 855-236-1712 3134 Lake Washington Rd., Melbourne hearusa.com

Auto/County tax, Title, permits

GoRenew.com

TAGS, TITLE, DISABLED PARKING PERMITS

Brevard County Tax Collector......................... 321-264-6935 North Brevard Office 400 South St., 6th floor, Titusville Central Brevard Offices 1605 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island 240 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbor Beach South Brevard Offices 1515 Sarno Rd., Melbourne 450 Cogan Dr. SE, Palm Bay

Blind & Vision Services

Brevard 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 â&#x20AC;˘ cci.org

Southeastern Guide Dogs and Paws for Independence................................... 941-729-5665 4210 77th St. E, Palmetto, FL 34221 guidedogs.org Talking Books/Homebound Services........... 321-633-1810. 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

Space Coast Cancer Center............................. 321-268-4200 490 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, FL 32796 8725 N. Wickham Rd., Viera, FL 32940 111 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 225 Cone Road., Merritt Island, FL 32952 spacecoastcancer.com United Order True Sisters................................ 321-773-0591 Provides free mammograms for uninsured women.

CARE MANAGEMENT

Total Long-Term Care........................................ 321-752-0995

BLOOD BANK

956 South US 1, Rockledge 321-632-2052 789 South Babcock St., Melbourne....................................321-768-8585 3880 S. Washington Ave., Titusville....................................321-267-6712

CANCER CENTERS

merican Cancer Society................................. 321-253-0361 A 5545 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. 107, Melbourne Cancer Care Centers.......................................... 321-952-0898. 1430 S. Pine St., Melbourne, FL 32901 240 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935 215 Cone Rd., Merrit Island, FL 32952 1264 Malabar Rd., SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907 107 Longwood Ave., Rockledge, FL 32955 cancercarebrevard.com

Consultant Services, Certified Geriatric Care Management & Professional Guardian Services TLCConsultantServices.com

Dentist

Cedric C. Chenet, D.D.S, PA.............................. 321-622-3895 7331 Office Park Place, Suite 100, Viera, FL Smile Design & Implant Center...................... 321-751-7775 8247 Devereux Dr., Viera

DIABETES SUPPORT

American Diabetes Association..................... 407-660-1926

2290 Lucien Way, Ste. 230, Maitland

Employment

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

HAIR CUTS in YOUR home

321-345-8881 Mary Ann Sommers

Licensed Cosmetologist

Mary Ann ’s Mobile Cuts Cuts • Styles • Nails • Senior Grooming

Congressman Bill Posey 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

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

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

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

Florida Eye Associates...................................... 321-727-2020 Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, Palm Bay, Viera FloridaEyeAssociates.com

FARMERS MARKET

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

FOOD ASSISTANCE

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

Central Brevard Sharing Center..................... 321-631-0306 sharingcenter.org Daily Bread.......................................................... 321-723-1060 dailybreadinc.org East Coast Christian Center ............................ 321-452-1060 Salvation Army Emergency Food Pantry Donations / Nonperishable Food 919 Peachtree St., Cocoa...............................................321-632-6060 1080 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne.........................321-724-0494 1218 W. Main St., Titusville..........................................321-269-3110 Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Brevard Branch................................................... 321-733-1600

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 parrishhealthandfitness.com

The world’s trusted source for non-medical HEARING

Seecompanionship Audiology .........................................................................page and home care for seniors.20

• Transistional Care • Medication Reminders • Personal Care • Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping • Transportation for shopping/ doctor appointments Call for Consultation

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Aging Matters In Brevard................................ 321-631-2746 Case management, personal care, respite, lifeline, adult day care and homemaker services 3600 W. King St., Suite 5, Cocoa agingmattersbrevard.org Caregivers for Seniors....................................... 321-722-2242 caregiversforseniors.com Comforts of Home Care................................... 321-255-0107 comfortsohc.com Home Instead Senior Care.............................. 321-751-1003 2351 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 1, Melbourne homeinstead.com Seniors Helping Seniors................................... 321-722-2999 Let our caring, compassionate seniors help with services such as transportation, light house keeping, meal preparation, companionship, medication reminders, and more! seniorshelpingseniors.com/brevard VNA........................................................................ 800-749-5760 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL vnatc.com

HOME CARE—MEDICAL Gentiva Home Health 1333 Gateway Dr., Suite 1020, Melbourne..........321-725-4799 8247 Devereux Dr., Suite 103, Viera........................321-255-9995 gentiva.com

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

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

321-255-0107

www.comfortsohc.com Serving Brevard County for 19 Years

Health First Home Care.................................... 321-434-5909 Home.Care@Health-First.org 200 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island 1912 Dairy Road, West Melbourne 900 Village Square, Ste. 1, Sebastian Health First Private Duty.................................. 321-459-1804 220 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Suite C, Merritt Island 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

Adapting homes

for changing lifestyles

Our specialty is providing accessible showers and tubs.

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

Certified General Contractor and Certified Aging in Place Specialists.

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HOME CARE—NON-MEDICAL

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. Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center ........... 321-269-4240 1250 Grumman Place, Titusville, FL 32780 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 Hospice of St. Francis, Inc................................. 321-269-4240 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville 4875 N Wickham Rd., Suite 104, Melbourne outreach@hospiceofstfrancis.com VITAS..................................................................... 321-751-6671 VITAS.com/Florida William Childs Hospice House........................ 321-434-8400 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay health-first.org

Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice & Palliative Care.................................................. 321-253-2222 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Wuesthoff Hospice House/ Dr. Jey Pillai Center............................................ 321-637-2755

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.com Viera Hospital ..................................................... 321-434-9000 8745 N. Wickham Road, Viera Health-First.org SOUTH BREVARD Holmes Regional Medical Center.................. 321-434-7000 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne Health-First.org

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Kindred Hospital ............................................... 321-733-5725 765 W. NASA Blvd, Melbourne khmelbourne.com Palm Bay Hospital.............................................. 321-434-8000 1425 Malabar Rd. NE, Palm Bay Health-First.org Wuesthoff Medical Center–Melbourne....... 321-752-1200 250 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne wuesthoff.com Circles of Care, Inc.............................................. 321-722-5200 400 E. Sheridan Rd., Melbourne circlesofcare.org Healthsouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital.................................... 321-984-4600 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne healthsouthseapines.com

INSURANCE

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....................... 321-633-1792 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Cocoa Beach Public Library............................ 321-868-1104. 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach Eau Gallie Public Library.................................. 321-255-4304 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Franklin T. DeGroodt Library.......................... 321-952-6317 6475 Minton Rd. SW, Palm Bay Melbourne Public Library................................ 321-952-4514 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne Melbourne Beach Public Library................... 321-956-5642 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach Merritt Island Public Library........................... 321-455-1369 1195 N. Courtenay 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

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

MASTER GARDENERS & GARDENING

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

MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS

Health First Critical Signal Technologies..... 321-868-5809 129 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Suite A, Melbourne

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Brevard Medical Equipment........................... 321-453-3370 Browning’s Pharmacy & Health Care............ 321-725-6320 141 East Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne Health First Medical Equipment.................... 321-434-3400 129 W. Hibiscus Boulevard, Suite A, Melbourne 7925 N. Wickham Rd., Suite B, Melbourne HFShoppes.com Wuesthoff Home Medical Equipment......... 321-632-4663. 185 Barton Blvd., Rockledge wuesthoff.org Sharing Center, Central ................................... 321-631-0306. United Order True Sisters ................................ 321-773-0591. American Cancer Society................................. 321-843-8680. American Cancer Society ................................ 321-723-7737

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

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

SENIOR CONSULTATION Parrish Senior Consultation Center.............. 321-383-9393 805-A 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 The Women’s Center......................................... 321-242-3110 1425 Aurora Rd., Melbourne

MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS

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

MEMORY CLINICS

Health First Aging Institute 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne........................321-434-7611 220 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Ste B, M.I...........................321-868-5815 East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic................................... 321-768-9575 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne ecfmdc.org

MOVING & STORAGE

White Glove Moving & Storage..................... 866-GLOVE10 whitegloveusa.com

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC PLACES

1916 Grant Historical House........................... 321-723-8543. 5795 S. U.S. Highway 1, Grant grantseafoodfestival.com/grant-historical-house.aspx Air Force Space & Missile Museum.............. 321-449-4400 Accessible from the “Then & Now” tour of the KSC Visitor Complex. afspacemuseum.org

Moving Local & Long Distance

SENIOR

RELOCATION Specialists

Offering full service solutions:

Parrish Orthopedics.......................................... 321-268-6111 951 N. Washington Avenue, Titusville parrishmed.com PAIN Florida Pain.......................................................... 321-784-8211 595 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Ste. 101, Merritt Island 5545 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne

• boxes & materials • packing & unpacking • loading & unloading • furniture disassembly & assembly • short & long term storage • picture & shelf hanging whitegloveusa.com

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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

The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum....................................... 321-264-0911 6350 Horizon Dr., Titusville aphf.org

NEWSPAPERS/magazines

Astronaut Hall of Fame.................................... 321-449-4444. 6225 Vectorspace Blvd, Titusville

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

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

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

Cocoa Beach Surf Museum 4275 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach cocoabeachsurfmuseum.org Eastern Florida State College Planetarium & Observatory ........................... 321-433-7373 1519 Clearlake Rd., Cocoa Florida Historical Society Library of Florida History................................. 321-690-1971. 435 Brevard Ave., Cocoa myfloridahistory.org Foosaner Art Museum ..................................... 321-674-8916 1463 Highland Ave., Melbourne foosanerartmuseum.org Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...... 321-449-4444 kennedyspacecenter.com The Liberty Bell Museum................................. 321-727-1776 1601 Oak St., Melbourne honoramerica.org

Mary Ann’s Mobile Cuts................................... 321-345-8881 Cuts, styles, senior grooming.

PLUMBING

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

PROPERTY APPRAISER

Brevard County Property Appraiser Titusville.................................................................................321-264-6700 Viera Office..........................................................................321-690-6880. Palm Bay Office..................................................................321-952-4574. Melbourne Office.............................................................321-255-4440 Merritt Island......................................................................321-454-6620

REAL ESTATE

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

REHAB

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

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

North Brevard Historical Museum................ 321-269-3658 301 S. Washington Ave., Titusville nbbd.com/godo/history

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

The Historic Rossetter House ........................ 321-254-9855. 1320 Highland Ave., Melbourne rossetterhousemuseum.org

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

U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum................ 321-264-0434 4 Main Street, Titusville spacewalkoffame.com Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum..... 321-268-1941 6600 Tico Rd., Titusville vacwarbirds.org

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RESPITE PROGRAMS REverse mortgage SENIOR CENTERS AND 55+ CLUBS 55+ Club of Satellite Beach............................. 321-777-8313 David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Freedom 7 Community Center...................... 321-783-9505 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach freedom7seniors.org

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

Martin Andersen Senior Center..................... 321-631-7549 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

Elder Helpline .................................................1-800-96-ELDER. Aging Resource Center.................................... 800-963-5337. agingresourcecentersofflorida.org

North Brevard Senior Center.......................... 321-268-2333 909 Lane Ave., Titusville One Senior Club................................................. 321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera oneseniorplace.com Sunflower House............................................... 321-452-4341 Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Merritt Square Mall (across from Sports Authority) 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. 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 Sunflower House............................................... 321-452-4341. in Merritt Square Mall (across from Sports Authority) Community Care Program.............................. 321-631-2746. Community Home Service.............................. 321-639-6652

Florida Department of Elder Affairs............. 850-414-2000 . 4040 Esplanade Way, Building B, Tallahassee elderaffairs.state.fl.us ElderCARE Information & Referral 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 The Florida Relay Service is a service for people who use specialized telephone equipment to communicate with those who use standard telephones. Florida Relay ......................................................................................7-1-1 Toll Free (Voice).............................................................1-800-955-8770 Toll Free (TTY) ...............................................................1-800-955-8771

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.

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

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program............ 321-631-2749

Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders. 321-752-8080

Senior TranServe............................................... 321-806-3729

SHINE

STATE ATTORNEY

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

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

DriveAble............................................................ 321-768-9575 A cognitive driving assessment administered by healthcare professionals and certified evaluators. driveable.com

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

disabilities when no other accessible transportation options are available. The transportation fare is $5. Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT).................... 321-633-1878. Senior TranServe.........................................321-806-3729 Volunteer transportation service for homebound seniors in Brevard County. *Must be 60+ years old, ambulatory and able to enter/exit vehicle without assistance. Senior TranServe provides rides to appointments, shopping and visiting. Requires 7 day advance notice. Volunteers in Motion........................................ 321-635-7999. Space Coast Area Transit provides reliable transportation to seniors who need get to doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments and/or the grocery store.

TRAVEL & TOURS

Harbor City Travel & Tours .............................. 321-727-0946 305 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)......................... 321-633-2076

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Community Action Agency............................ 321-633-1951. Sharing Center, Central ................................... 321-631-0306. Sharing Center, North ...................................... 321-269-6555. Sharing Center, Melbourne ............................ 321-727-8581. Sharing Center, Palm Bay ................................ 321-676-2965.

VETERANS RESOURCES

See page 67 for a full listing of Resources and Organizations

WORK PLACEMENT

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

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

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Government listings provided by the League of Women Voters LWVSC encourages informed and active participation in government; The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues; and influences public policy through education and advocacy. COUNTY Commissioners elected in November BREVARD GOVERNMENT SERVICE by voters residing in the same district. Complexes: 321-633-2000 BREVARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Terms begin 2nd Tuesday after election. —Viera brevardcounty.us 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Constitutional Officers elected countyBOARD OF COUNTY Viera, FL 32940 wide in November. Terms begin 1st —Central COMMISSIONERS Tuesday after 1st Monday in January 2575 Courtenay Pkwy. Salary $58,308 4-year term after election. Merritt Island, FL 32953 —North District 1 – Robin Fisher (D) CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS 400 South Street, Titusville, FL 32780 2012-2016 Salary $148,082 4-year term 2013-2017 —South 400 South Street, Suite 1A Sheriff Wayne Ivey (R) 1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 Titusville, FL 32780 700 S. Park Ave. —Palm Bay 321-264-6750 Titusville, FL 32780-4095 450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 brevardcounty.us Administration: 321- 264-5201 D1.Commissioner@brevardcounty.us brevardsheriff.com School Board elected in November with wayne.ivey@bcso.us, admin@bcso.us non-partisan members elected by voters District 2 – Chuck Nelson (R) residing in the same, single-member 2010-2014 district. Terms begin 2nd Tuesday after 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Suite 200 election. CLERK OF COURTS Merritt Island, FL 32953 Salary $139,762 4-year term 2013-2017 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Scott Ellis (R) 321-454-6601 Salary $36,000 4-year term 2010-2014 brevardcounty.us 400 South Street Bldg. B D2.Commissioner@brevardcounty.us District 1 – Dr. Michael L. Krupp Titusville, FL 32780 321-264-3134 Administration: 321-637-2000 District 3 – Trudie Infantini (R) krupp.michael@brevardschools.org brevardclerk.us 2012-2016 scott.ellis@brevardclerk.us District 2 – Dr. Barbara Murray 2010-2014 1311 E. New Haven Ave. 321-454-2018 Melbourne, FL 32901 PROPERTY APPRAISER murray.barbara@brevardschools.org 321-952-6300 Salary $139,762 4-year term 2013-2017 brevardcounty.us District 3 – Amy Kneessy 2012-2016 Dana Blickley (R) D3.Commissioner@brevardcounty.us 321-779-5034 400 South Street, 5th floor kneessy.amy@brevardschools.org Titusville, FL 32780 District 4 – Mary Bolin Lewis (R) Administration: 321-264-6700 District 4 – Karen Henderson 2012-2016 2010-2014 bcpao.us 321-631-5905 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way appraiser@bcpao.us henderson.karen@brevardschools.org Building C, Suite 214 District 5 – Andy Ziegler 2010-2014 Viera, FL 32940 TAX COLLECTOR 321-633-2044 321-821-0510 Salary $139,762 4-year term 2013-2017 brevardcounty.us ziegler.andy@brevardschools.org Lisa Cullen (R) D4.Commissioner@brevardcounty.us 400 South Street, 6th floor BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Titusville, FL 32780 brevardschools.org District 5 – Andy Anderson (R) Administration: 321-264-6930 School Board Members’ District Office 2012-2016 brevardtaxcollector.com 321-633-1000 ext. 412 1515 Sarno Road, Building B lisa.cullen@brevardtaxcollector.com School Board District Office Melbourne, FL 32935 Customer Service 321-633-1000 ext. 500 321-253-6611 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way brevardcounty.us Salary $120,560 4-year term 2013-2017 Viera, FL 32940 D5.Commissioner@brevardcounty.us Lori Scott (R) 400 South Street, Suite 1F SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS – COUNTY MANAGER – Titusville, FL 32780 Dr. Brian T. Binggeli, Appointed Howard Tipton, Appointed Administration: 321-264-6740 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way votebrevard.com Viera, FL 32940-6699 Bldg. C, Viera, FL 32940 soe@votebrevard.com 321-633-1000 ext. 401 321-633-2001

STATE Terms of Governor, Lt. Governor and Cabinet members begin the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in January after the November state-wide GOVERNOR Salary $130,273 4-year term 2011-2015 Hon. Rick Scott (R) Office of the Governor The Capitol, 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 850-488-7146 Rick.Scott@eog.myflorida.com LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Salary $124,851 4-year term 2014-2015 Carlos Lopez Cantera The Capitol, 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 850-488-7146

1013 E. Michigan Street Orlando, FL 32806 407-428-5800 420 Senate Office Building 404 S. Monroe Street , Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 850-487-5013 gardiner.andy.web@flsenate.gov

john.tobia@myfloridahouse.gov

District 16 - Thad Altman (R) 2010-2014 6767 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 211 Melbourne, FL 32940 324 Senate Office Building 321-752-3138 404 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 850-487-5016 altman.thad.web@flsenate.gov

The Public Counsel represents utility consumers before State (PSC) and federal regulatory authorities and courts in matters involving public and private utilities, other than utilities owned by local governments or cooperatives.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES Salary$29,697 2 year-term 2012-2014

ATTORNEY GENERAL Salary $128,972 4 year term 2011-2015 Hon. Pam Bondi (R) The Capitol, PL-01, 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 850-414-3300 • Toll free 866-966-7226 myfloridalegal.com/contact

District 50 - Tom Goodson (R) 400 South Street, Suite 1C Titusville, FL 32780-7610 321-383-5151 200 House Office Building 402 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 850-717-5050 Goodson@myfloridahouse.gov

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Salary $128,972 4-year term 2011-2015 Hon. Jeff Atwater (R) 200 E. Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0300 Jeff.Atwater@myfloridacfo.com 877-693-5236

District 51 – Steve Crisafulli (R) 2460 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Suite 108 Merritt Island, FL 32953-4193 321-449-5111 322 The Capitol, 402 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 850-717-5051 steve.crisafulli@myfloridahouse.gov

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES Salary $128,972 4-year term 2011-2015 Hon. Adam Putnam (R) The Capitol, PL 10, 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800 800-435-7352 Adam.Putnam@freshfromflorida.com

District 52 - Ritch Workman (R) 33 Suntree Place, Suite D Melbourne, FL 32940-7602 321-757-7019 317 The Capitol 402 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 850-717-5052 ritch.workman@myfloridahouse.gov

Terms begin the 2nd Tuesday after the November election. Each State Senator and State Representative is elected by qualified voters who reside in the same district. STATE SENATORS $29,697 4 year-term 2012-2016 District 13 – Andy Gardiner (R)

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District 53 - John Tobia (R) 8060 S. Highway A1A Melbourne Bch, FL 32951-3948 321-984-4848 405 House Office Building 402 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 850-717-5053

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) Consumer Affairs & Complaints 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 800-342-3552 contact@psc.fl.us

OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL J. R. Kelly 111 W. Madison Street, Rm. 812 800-342-0222 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400

NATION Terms of president and vice president begin Jan. 20 after the November national election. PRESIDENT Salary $400,000 4-year term 2013-2017 Hon. Barack H. Obama (D) The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 Presidential Inquiries: 202-456-1414 Executive Office of the White House Comment line: 202-456-1111 Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST comments@whitehouse.gov VICE PRESIDENT Salary $227,300 4 year Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D) 2013-2017 The White House Office of the Vice President Washington, DC 20501 comments@whitehouse.gov 202-456-1414 UNITED STATES SENATORS Senators’ terms begin Jan. 3rd after the November election. U.S. Senate: senate.gov Salary $ 174,000 6-year term 2011-2017 Hon. Marco Rubio (R) 284 Russell Senate Office Building

Hon. Bill Nelson (D) 2013-2019 716 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5274 • billnelson.senate.gov District Office: 225 E. Robinson St. Landmark Center Two, Suite 410 Orlando, Florida 32801 407-872-7161 Toll Free in FL: 1-888-671-4091 Representatives’ terms begin Jan. 3 after the November election in singlemember, congressional districts. U. S. House: house.gov UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE Salary $174,000 2-year term 2013-2015 8th Congressional District Hon. Bill Posey (R) 120 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3671 • posey.house.gov District Office: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C Melbourne, Florida 32940-6605 321-632-1776 CAPITOL Offices of members of Congress, committees, and subcommittees can be reached at 202-224-3121 or 202-225-3121. STATUS OF BILLS —Washington, DC U.S. House & Senate Committee Hearings thomas.local.gov —Tallahassee, FL Florida Division of Law Revision & Info. 850488-4371

voter registration facts REGISTERING TO VOTE

To register, the Florida Voter Registration application form must be completed. This form, which is also used to notify the elections office of a change in your name, address, party affiliation or to update a signature, can be found online

and at locations listed below, or you may request that an application be mailed. Registration or changes must be received by the elections office at least 29 days before an election. After the application is received, a Voter Information Card that includes your precinct number and voting districts will be mailed.

WHO CAN REGISTER In order to be eligible to register to vote in Brevard County, applicants must be: A United States citizen A Brevard County resident 18 years old by Election Day (preregistration permitted at 16) Not currently judged mentally incapacitated Not currently convicted of a felony without your rights restored Register at Election Offices and other locations found at votebrevard.com

ELECTION OFFICES

Election Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday —North Government Complex 400 South Street, Titusville, FL 32780 321-264-6740 —South Brevard Complex 1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 321-255-4455 — Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C, Level 1, Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2124 —Palm Bay Office 450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 321-952-6328 VOTING MAIL/ABSENTEE BALLOT Any registered voter may vote by mail. Mail/Absentee ballot requests may be in person, by regular mail, Email or by phone to the Supervisor of Elections. All requests must be received no later than 5 p.m. the sixth day before the election, and ballots must be received at the election office by

7 p.m. on election day to be eligible to be counted. EARLY VOTING Prior to election day early voting for federal or state races is available at all Supervisor of Elections’ offices and, at the Supervisor’s discretion, at certain other locations, beginning 10 days before election day and running through the third day before election day. Additional early voting may be offered, at the Supervisor’s discretion, on the 15th through 11th days and on the second day before the election. Identification requirements for early voting are the same as for voting on election day. Florida law requires each voter to present an unexpired form of identification containing the voter’s name and photograph. If the identification does not also contain the voter’s signature, additional identification containing that signature is required.

REFERENDUMS A referendum may be called at any time on any issue that requires a vote of the people. All voters may vote regardless of party affiliation. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION Florida is a closed primary state. If you want to vote in a partisan Primary Election, then you must be a registered voter with the political party for which the primary election is held. All registered voters may vote on issues, amendments and for nonpartisan candidates such as: judges, school board and city council members, regardless of party affiliation. Political party changes can be requested no later than 29 days before the election through the election offices. For more information, Email: pr@lwv-spacecoast.org 321- 254-7183 Extra copies - Mail a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: PO Box 360823, Melbourne, FL 32936 lvw-spacecoast.org ©2013 LWVSC, All rights reserved. Copyright 2013 LWVSC All Rights Reserved

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Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3041 • rubio.senate.gov District Office: 201 S. Orange Ave., Suite 350 Orlando, Florida 32801 407-254-2573 Suite 350 Toll Free in FL: 866-630-7106

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AARP Chapters...............34

Magic.....................................54

Alumni...................................34

Meditation Groups...54

Animal, Wildlife & Rescue..................................34

Miscellaneous.............54

Archery.............................. 35 Art Guilds & Leagues............................ 35 Astrology..........................37 Bingo......................................37 Book Discussion.........37 Camera ................................38 Collectors/ Antiques.............................38

Model Clubs.................... 55 Music/Bands.................... 55 Nature Groups............. 56 Needlework.....................57 Outdoor Activities..58 Political Groups........58 Professional Organizations.............. 59 Radio Clubs..................... 59

Computer & Technology....................38

Religious Groups.......60

Continuing Education......................... 39

Self-Improvement.....60

Dancing..............................40

Singles Groups............. 62

Exercise & Sports........42 Fraternal Organizations..............44

S.A.L.T........................................60 Service Clubs.................60 Social Groups/ Programs.......................... 62 State Clubs........................ 62

Games.....................................45 (Bridge, Billiards, Cards, Mah Jongg, Table Games, Outdoor Games)

Storytelling/ Performing Arts........ 63

Gardening........................48

Toastmasters................. 63

Gemstones........................49 Genealogy/History.. 49 Heritage Clubs............... 51 Homebrew Beer & Wine.......................................... 51 International................ 51 Knights of Columbus..........................54

Tai Chi..................................... 63 Travel Clubs....................64 Vehicle Clubs.................64 Water Sports..................64 Weight Loss......................64 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clubs..............64 Writers Groups............ 65

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AARP CHAPTERS

ANIMAL, WILDLIFE & PET RESCUE

AARP #1413 Satellite Beach......................321-773-0552 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 1st Friday Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 2055 South Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach

All Pet Rescue...............................................772-633-1651 Mon - Fri by appointment Volunteers welcome P.O. Box 651373, Vero Beach AllPetRescue.com • rosa@AllPetRescue.com

AARP #2622 Palm Bay................................321-676-2860 11 a.m. • 3rd Monday (Sept. - June) Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center 251 Florida Ave., Melbourne

Brevard County Animal Services Adoptable Pets North Area....................................................321-264-5119 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Daily (closed Wednesday) 2605 Flake Road, Titusville

AARP #756 Merritt Island.............................21-784-1398 Bingo, Exercise, Business Meeting 11:00 a.m. • 1st Thursday (Aug - May) Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., M.I.

Brevard County Animal Services Adoptable Pets South Area....................................................321-253-6608 12 - 6 p.m. Daily (closed Wednesday) 5100 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne

AARP #219 Viera..........................................321-752-7550 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • 1st Friday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

Brevard Lost Pets Lost and Found pets site for Brevard County. Report a lost pet or a found pet or search the reported listings. There is no charge for this service. brevardlostpets.com

AARP #4696 Port St. John..........................321-383-7642 12:30 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday • Open to the public Port St John Community Center 6650 Corto Rd, Port St. John

ALUMNI Melbourne High School Alumni Focuses on finding lost MHS classmates, locating or planning MHS class reunions. alumniclass.com/melbourne Palm Bay High School Alumni Focuses on finding lost PBHS classmates, locating PBHS class reunion information and keeping in touch with alumni. alumniclass.com/palmbay Space Coast Gator Club University of Florida Alumni Assoc..........321-890-7754 Monthly Planning Meeting 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday, social hour 5:30 p.m. Sonny’s BBQ, 151 Sherriff Dr., Viera 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.............800-330-2586 Social events, community service, activities/sports outings ucfalumni.com

Brevard Zoo..................................................321-254-9453 8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne brevardzoo.org Central Brevard Humane Society.............321-636-3343 Open daily at 11 a.m. 1020 Cox Rd., Cocoa crittersavers.com • media@crittersavers.com Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida................866-281-8209 PO Box 121381, W. Melbourne, 32912 coastalboxers.org • info@coastalboxers.org Coastal Poodle Rescue................................321-459-2652 PO Box 121142, Melbourne, FL 32912 Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary.............................................321-254-8843 Has an ongoing need for donations of supplies, money and volunteers. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 7 days a week 4560 N. US Hwy 1, Melbourne floridawildlifehospital.org • sue@floridawildlifehospital.org Golden Retriever Rescue, Mid-Florida, Inc........................................... 407-332-2840 Looking for fosters, adopters, and volunteers. Events all year. grrmf.org • info@grrmf.org Greyhound Pets of America Central Florida.............................................321-242-9010 3525 Manassas Ave., Melbourne floridagreyhounds.com • cfgpa@cfl.rr.com Labrador Rescue......................................... 877-522-7352 labradorrescue.net • info@lrrof.org

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Purrs and Whiskers Cat Rescue................ 321-752-5120 pawsfla.com • paws50@bellsouth.net Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA of North Brevard).............................321-267-8221 Open daily at 10 a.m. • Noon on Sundays 455 Cheney Highway, Titusville spcanorthbrevard.com • spcaadopt@spcanorthbrevard.com Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA of South Brevard)........................... 321-259-0601 Open daily at noon 2600 Otter Creek Lane, Melbourne humanesocietyofsouthbrevard.org South Brevard German Shepherd Rescue.........................................321-724-8873 1981 Mattison Dr. NE, Palm Bay sbgsr.com • adopt@sbgsr.com Sparticus Legacy Dog Rescue Group.......321-591-2662 P. O. Box 100294, PalmBay, FL 32910 SparticusLegacy.org Space Coast Feline Network.................... 321-631-7729 Leave a message PO Box 624, Cocoa, FL 32923 Low-cost Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic $40 includes rabies and distemper vaccinations. Appointment required. fixaferal.org • fixaferal.scfn@gmail.com Suntree-Viera Pet Rescue...........................321-432-4921 Looking for fosters and adopters for all animal types as well as volunteers and donations. Snip-A-Kit provides financial assistance to spay or neuter your cat. Snip-A-Pit provides free spay and neuter services for pit bulldogs P.O. Box 410123, Melbourne, FL 32941 svpr@bellsouth.net The Last Chance Sanctuary

info@theLastChanceSanctuary.com

P.O. Box 410724, Melbourne, FL 32941 TheLastChanceSanctuary.com Ziggy Beagle Rescue...................................321-723-7671 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. floridabeagles.net • zgbglrsq@bellsouth.net

ARCHERY Brevard Archers...........................................321-693-1039 Promoting archery, archery lessons • Archery range open to public during regular park hours Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne brevardarchers.com • angieolds@juno.com

ART LEAGUES & GUILDS Art Class........................................................321-631-7549 9 a.m. - noon • Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net 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 gpbsc.org Arts and Crafts.............................................321-779-9775 12:30 p.m. • 1st Wednesday • Small craft fee David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org Bob Ross Painting.......................................321-984-0436 9 a.m. - noon & 1 - 4 p.m. • 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Saturdays $30 members/$40 non-members Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Brevard Brush Strokes........................ alise521@aol.com Local chapter of the National Society of Decorative Painters 9 a.m. • 2nd Saturday Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Lewis Hall 1830 S. Babcock St., Melbourne brevardbrushstrokes.com Brevard Cultural Alliance...........................321-690-6817 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C-307, Viera ArtsBrevard.org • info@artsbrevard.org Brevard Gourd Society.............................. 321-749-6962 9 a.m. - noon • 1st Saturday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne China Painting.............................................321-254-0254 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Mondays Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Bcscwp.com Florida Porcelain Artists.............................321-255-9489 Dedicated to preserving porcelain art, promoting the art of china painting and fired arts. 9:30 a.m. • 1st Tuesday (except July, Aug., Dec.) Henegar Center for the Arts, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Strawbridge Art League meeting room, Melbourne dguinn@FloridaPorcelainArtists.com

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Magic Great Dane Adoption..................... 321-722-3190 Melbourne PetSmart on the weekends by appointment.

Brevard Watercolor Society.......................321-525-6928 1 - 3 p.m. • 2nd Saturday, (Jan., March, Sept., Nov.) $5 fee for non-members 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 4th Saturday, mini-workshop (except Jun, Jul) One-time-only guests welcome with $5 fee Annual memberships are $45/pp, $50/family, $25/students 18+ Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach BrevardWatercolorSociety.com Central Brevard Art Association................321-632-2922 Nonprofit group promotes education, art shows, exposure in public places. 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursday (except Jul, Aug) 1 pm • 2nd Thursday • Board meeting 103 Barton Blvd., Rockledge cbaa-artists.org • cbaaartists@gmail.com Scrapbooking..............................................321-626-0055 5:30 - 11 p.m. • 2nd Friday $10/night, register by Wednesday prior Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach lirsfeld@bellsouth.net Scrapbook Crop Night................................321-773-0552 5:30 - 11 p.m. • 2nd Friday $10/night • Register by Wednesday prior Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach IndianHarbourBeach.org Space Coast Doll Artists.............................321-537-9316 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • 4th Thursday (except Nov & Dec) Workshop Noon - 1 p.m., $20 annually West Melbourne Public Library 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne spacecoastdollartists.com • SpaceCoastDollArtists@yahoo.com Doll Club.......................................................315-420-3282 10 a.m. - noon • 2nd Saturday, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Titusville Art League...................................321-383-7441 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday 1421 Draa Rd., Titusville nbbd.com/godo/tal • TitusvilleArtLeague@gmail.com Watercolor for Beginners...........................321-749-6962 5 - 8 p.m. • Thursday $45/10 weeks, 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. • Wednesday 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Wednesday Courtyard Studio, 1419 Highland Ave., Melbourne

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Watercolor 9 a.m. - noon • Tuesdays, Experienced • 321-253-9407 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Wednesdays, Instruction • 321-609-1826 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Woodshop....................................................321-724-1338 8 a.m. - noon • Monday - Friday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay gpbsc.org

ASTROLOGY S.T.A.R. Guild................................................321-779-0604 6 p.m. • 4th Tuesday, free Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa lesliemarlar.com • leslie.marlar@gmail.com

BINGO 55+ Club of Satellite Beach........................321-777-8313 11 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday $5 for cards, 55+ members only Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org AARP #756 Merritt Island...........................321-784-1398 11 a.m. • 1st Thursday (Aug - May) Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., Merritt Island American Legion Post #22........................321-636-9720 6 p.m. • Monday 2 p.m. • Saturday 22 Legion Lane, Cocoa American Legion Post #117.......................321-729-8089 5:30 p.m. • Friday 12:30 p.m. • Sunday 189 Veterans Drive SE, Palm Bay American Legion Post #1...........................321-269-9959 1 p.m. • Sunday 6 p.m. • Tuesday 1281 N. US Hwy. 1, Titusville Ascension Catholic Church........................321-259-3707 6:15 p.m. • Monday & Thursday $250 Jackpot Coveralls 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne Greater Palm Bay Senior Center..................21-724-1338 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Wednesday 6 p.m. • Friday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Harbor City Retirees....................................321-259-5275 $5 Annual membership. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Wednesday Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne Knights of Columbus #5667......................321-268-2764 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday & Wednesday Doors open 3:30 p.m., pull tabs, food, bar 3450 Kilmarnoch Ln., Titusville kofc5667.com • KofC5667@gmail.com Knights of Columbus #6125......................321-632-6125 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday (doors open 5:15 p.m.) $13 full package • Full snack bar, complimentary coffee, iced tea. 3435 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge koc-6125.org • billnpegb@yahoo.com Italian-American Club of South Brevard.........................................321-242-8044 1 - 3 p.m. • Tuesday 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne iacsb@cfl.rr.com Melborne Elks #1744..................................321-768-1744 2 - 4 p.m. • Saturday, Bar Bingo 5 - 8 p.m. • Thursday, Members & guests only 211 Nieman Ave., Melbourne McLarty Park................................................321-455-1380 7 p.m. • Monday McLarty Park, 790 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge North Brevard Senior Center.....................321-268-2333 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com VFW Post #10131........................................321-783-8019 Noon - 4 p.m. • Saturday & Sunday 105 Longpoint Rd., Cape Canaveral VFW Satellite Post #8191...........................321-254-9885 6 p.m. • Wednesday 4130 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne Viera Elks #2817......................................... 321-504-3111 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday Viera Elks #2817, 5820 S. Highway US 1, Rockledge Wickham Park Senior Center.....................321-956-2530 11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. • Tuesday & Friday 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

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

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Watercolor for Intermediate and Advanced......................321-749-6962 9 a.m. - noon • Tuesday $37/six-week classes Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1495 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach

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

New Neighbors of South Brevard Book Club.....................................................321-956-5642 10 a.m. • 4th Thursday (except Nov. & Dec.) Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach

Beachside Book Club..................................321-610-3937 Noon • Thursday Offered through My Shepherd Center Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 North Riverside Dr., Indialantic MyShepherdCenter.org • jboudrie@aol.com

Neighbors Book Club.................................321-255-4404 2 p.m. • 2nd Thursday (except June, July, Aug.) Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Viera

Book Lovers Club........................................321-726-9505 1:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Barnes & Noble, 1955 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne Brevard Book Club......................................321-726-9505 6:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday Barnes & Noble, 1955 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne Book Club Discussion.................................321-264-5080 1:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday Mims-Scottsmoor Library, 3615 Lionel Rd., Mims Book Discussion Group..............................321-952-6318 6:30 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Franklin T. DeGroodt Library, 6475 Minton Rd. S.W., Palm Bay

Romance Readers’ Circle Book and Discussion Group......................321-726-8817 7 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Barnes & Noble, 1955 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne Second Friday Book Club...........................321-255-4304 10 a.m. • 2nd Friday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Suntree/Viera Library Book Club..............321-255-4404 9 a.m. • 4th Thursday Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Viera Tuesday Beach Readers..............................321-868-1104 1 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Cocoa Beach Library, 550 North Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

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Book Discussion..........................................321-633-1792 1:30 p.m. • Last Tuesday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa

Camera Club of Brevard.............................321-848-1110 6:30 p.m. • 1st Tuesday (except Dec.) Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Great American Books................................321-610-3937 Journey through some of American literature’s bestsellers. 11 a.m. • Friday Offered through My Shepherd Center Ascension Lutheran Church 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach MyShepherdCenter.org • jboudrie@aol.com

COLLECTORS

It’s a Mystery Book Club.............................321-633-1792 1 p.m. • Thursday Discuss mysteries with a specific theme. Call for this month’s theme or book list. Free Central Brevard Library and Reference Center 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Melbourne Beach Book Club.....................321-956-5642 2:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach Morning Book Discussion Group..............321-868-1104 10 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday Cocoa Beach Library, 550 North Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach Mystery in the Morning Book Club..........321-952-4519 11 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday, free Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay csullivan@brev.org

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Brevard Antiques and Collectibles Club........... 321-254-5831 or 321-777-1374 Open to anyone having an interest in learning about antiques/collectibles. Free. The club has no dealers and does not give appraisals. 10 a.m. • 1st Friday (except July, Aug., Sept.) Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr., Suntree 1:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (except July, Aug., Sept.) Melbourne Beach Public Library 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach elwoodbrews@aol.com South Brevard Coin Club............................321-751-3647 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 2nd Sunday Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Adult Computer Lab...................................321-264-5040 Noon - 4 p.m. • Mon - Friday Isaac Campbell Sr. Park Community Center 701 South St., Titusville

Brevard User Group (BUG) Club................321-652-7618 General meeting with guest speaker 2 - 3 p.m. • 1st Monday Windows & Beginners 3 - 4 p.m. • 1st Monday, Online Investing One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera bugclub.org • lhfrench@cfl.rr.com

iPad Classes..................................................321-610-3937 10 a.m. • Friday • Beginners • Basic course for iPad owners 11 a.m. • Friday • Good command of basic iPad use to learn tricks or shortcuts Offered through My Shepherd Center Ascension Lutheran Church 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach MyShepherdCenter.org • jboudrie@aol.com Melbourne Linux Users Group..................321-626-2342 8 - 9 p.m. • Tuesday St. Mary’s Catholic School, 1152 Seminole Dr., Rockledge

Brevard User Group - BUG Club................321-652-7618 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. • 1st Wednesday • monthly meeting Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave. bugclub.org • lhfrench@cfl.rr.com

Smart Phone & Tablet Workshops............321-268-2333 11:30 a.m. • Wednesday, $1 or $2 North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com

Brevard User Group - BUG Club................321-652-7618 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. • 4th Thursday, Windows Q&A Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne bugclub.org • lhfrench@cfl.rr.com

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

Computer Class............................................321-724-1338 1 - 3:30 p.m. • Monday (Beginners) 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday (Intermediate) Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay gpbsc.org Computer Class............................................321-241-4276 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Monday $20/four segments Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Computer Classes........................................321-773-6458 Various classes offered in Introduction, Fundamentals, Word Processing, Excel and Photo Editing. David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org Computer Classes........................................321-268-2333 Four week sessions $15 , Beginners • Tuesday Experienced • Wednesday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Computer Club............................................321-452-4341 Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Saturday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

CONTINUING EDUCATION The Lifelong Scholar Society.....................321-777-8313 55+club of Satellite Beach Activities on different days & times $7/year DRS Community Center, 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Senior Adventures in Learning of Melbourne, Inc., SAIL........321-622-6474 An interfaith, nonprofit organization that serves senior adults (50+). Sponsored by local churches and synagogues. Classes include foreign language, history, painting, current events and foreign affairs, writing memoirs, exercising, computer skills and much more. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall semesters 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Tuesdays & Wednesdays $30 to $45 a semester (Scholarships available upon request) SAILofMelbourne.org • sailofmelbourne@gmail.com The Shepherd Center/Beachside Inc........321-610-3937 An interfaith nonprofit organization providing opportunity to adults over 55 to enhance their quality of life. Continuing education classes are offered at area churches. They include foreign language, history, yoga, current events, crafts, computer skills, age-appropriate exercise, and many more. Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Thursday, Friday and Saturday class schedules are posted online, most run in 8-week sessions. MyShepherdCenter.org • boudrie@aol.com Senior Law....................................................321-255-4494 1 - 3 p.m. • 3rd Thursday, Free Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

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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

DANCING Ballet & Tap for Adults.............................. 321- 773-6458 David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org Ballroom Dancing......................................321- 452-1944 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 MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net Ballroom Dancing.......................................321-759-4444 6 p.m. • Monday 1 p.m. • Tuesday $4 members, $5 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com Ballroom Dancing.......................................321-258-5916 6:30 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday $6 members, $7 non-members Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Cocoa Beach Contra Dance........................321-427-3587 New England Contra Dancing to Irish, Scottish, Appalachian, and French-Canadian tunes played by live musicians. $9 adults 7:30 p.m. • 1st Saturday, Lessons 8 - 11 p.m. • 1st Saturday, Dance Cocoa Beach Recreation Center, 321 Ramp Rd., Cocoa Beach 7:30 p.m. • 3rd Friday, Lessons 8 - 11 p.m. • 3rd Friday, Dance Tropical Haven, 1205 Eddie Allen Road, Melbourne cocoabeachcontra.org Dance Lessons.............................................321-751-4766 Lessons and dancing with Laura Beers all over Brevard, various nights of the week and at the Swingtime Dance at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. adancersvoice.com Daytime Ballroom Dance Classes.............321-268-2333 1 p.m. • Tuesdays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Dancing........................................................321-258-5916 8 - 11 p.m. • 2nd Saturday 3 - 6 p.m. • 3rd Sunday Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Barefoot Bay Twirlers..................................772-664-3207 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Monday (Nov. - April) Barefoot Bay Community Center 625 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay

Dixie Diamonds Square Dancing..............321-633-1306 7 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday $5/pp Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1550 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Belly Dancing...............................................321-773-6458 Any age & body type welcome 9 - 10 a.m. • Saturday • Intermediate 10 - 11 a.m. • Saturday • Beginner David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

English Country Dancing...........................321-636-2209 Lessons and Dancing set dances in the English tradition 7 p.m. • Friday $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

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. • Monday $3 after first time Community House, 6200 Hall Rd., Melbourne Village rscdsorlandobranch.org • catiegeist@att.net

Gotta Dance.................................................540-339-2509 1 hour class choreographed to original popular classic rock songs & ballads. 1st class free 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Friday Cocoa Beach Recreation Center, 321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach

Canaveral Squares ......................................321-652-0680 Mainstream and Plus Dance 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Tuesday $5 members, $6 dancing guests • Free to non-dancing guests. Call or email for day and locations canaveralsquares.com • apicheco@juno.com Clogging.......................................................321-383-0735 10:15 a.m. • Friday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

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Harbor City Lights.......................................321-724-8730 Ballroom dancing for seniors 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Wednesday First time guests, free • Membership $5/year Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave. Melbourne Harbor City Retirees....................................321-259-5275 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Wednesday $5 Annual membership Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Line Dancing................................................321-505-0846 4:15 - 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday, $6 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Thursday • Beginners, $4 4:40 - 5:30 p.m. • Thursday • Practice, $6 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

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

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

Line Dancing................................................321-269-3082 Noon - 2 p.m. • Most Wednesday $4 per class Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville Line Dancing................................................321-631-7549 12:30 p.m. • Monday, Advanced 12 p.m. • Tuesday, Beginning 12:30 p.m, • Tuesday, Intermediate 12 p.m. • Friday, Advanced $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, Bldg 1 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Line Dancing................................................321-267-0195 6 p.m. • Tuesday • Beginner 7 p.m. • Tuesday • Experienced 1 p.m. • Wednesday • Beginner 2 p.m. • Wednesday • Experienced 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday • Experienced North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Line Dancing-Beginners.............................321-724-1338 9 - 10 a.m. • Tuesday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Melbourne Floorplay Dance Club.............321-751-4766 Last Saturdays • All ages and levels, singles and couples. 7:30 - 8 p.m. • West Coast Swing lessons 8 - 11 p.m. • Social dance. $10 includes the lesson. Studio 321, 1260 Malabar Rd. SE Palm Bay Monthly Dance at GPBSC...........................321-724-1338 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. • 4th Saturday $5 per person. Open to the Public. No shorts, please. Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Monthly Social Dance Live Band...............321-268-2333 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. • 3rd Saturday $6 members, $7 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Monthly Line Dance Party.........................321-268-2333 7 - 10 p.m. • Friday, $5 Cover All dances by request North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com Palm Bay Promenaders Square Dance Club......................................321-636-2997 7:30 - 10 p.m. • Thursday, $6 Tropical Haven Community Center 1205 Eddie Allen Rd., Melbourne promenaders.org

Line Dancing-Intermediate.......................321-724-1338 10 - 11 a.m. • Monday 10:30 - 11:50 a.m. • Tuesday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Run Arounds Round Dance Club..............352-708-4376 Choreographed Ballroom Dancing 7 - 9:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Sunday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach clermontbev@gmail.com

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

Satellite Beach Allemanders......................321-636-2997 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Saturday Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Dr. squaredancesites.com/allemanders

Line Dancing................................................321-777-8313 1 p.m. • Tuesday $2/55+ members only David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org

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 dancefl.us • catiegeist@att.net

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International Folk Dancers........................321-727-3333 7 - 10 p.m. • Friday No partners necessary. $5/per person Melbourne Village, Community House 6200 Hall Road, Melbourne Village annona2@cfl.rr.com

Round Dance...............................................321-241-8645 Sundays • $6 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Phase 3 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Phase 4 David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org Space Trackers Square and Round Dance Club...............................321-427-7950 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 5th Thursday 6:30 - 8 p.m. Dance with lessons 8 - 10 p.m. Plus Squares Merritt Island Presbyterian Church, 155 Cone Rd., MI spacetrackers.com • islandmom74@att.net Tap - Intermediate.......................................321-631-0689 10:30 a.m. • Monday & Thursday $5 members, $6 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net Tap and Jazz................................................321- 383-0735 11:15 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. • Monday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville TGO Squares................................................607-316-4910 7 - 9 p.m. • Monday (Nov - Apr) 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. $13 per month 9 - 9:45 a.m. • Mon, Wed & Friday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org Adult Kung Fu.............................................321- 952-3210 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Monday $30/month Irene H. Canova Community Building 2285 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach Aerobics........................................................321-724-1338 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Tuesday & Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Aerobics........................................................321-773-6458 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. • Mon., Wed. & Friday $24 per month • Adults. David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

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Aquafit Water Aerobics..............................321-773-0552 8 - 9 a.m. • Tues, Wed & Friday $4/class Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach IndianHarbourBeach.org Bone-Walkers...............................................321-773-0552 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Monday $5/class Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Bone-Walkers Plus......................................321-779-2947 Osteo-joint safe stretches and muscle building 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday, $5 David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Bone-Walkers Plus......................................321-599-4962 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Wednesday $7 day/$20 month Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Chair Exercise..............................................3 21-452-4341 11 a.m. • Mondays and Friday $3/session Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net Dance Exercise.............................................321-652-5830 Exercise based on line dance patterns 10 a.m. • Tuesday & Thursday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Fencing.........................................................321-720-8669 10 a.m. - noon • Sunday Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Fencing.........................................................321-258-1054 6 p.m. • Mondays & Wednesday Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera BrevardCounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/Viera Fitness Plus for 55+.....................................321-610-3937 All exercises can be done standing or sitting. 11 a.m. • Thursday Offered by My Shepherd Center Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 North Riverside Dr., Indialantic MyShepherdCenter.org • jboudrie@aol.com

Rockerettes Exercise...................................321-631-7549 Adapted for chairs & walkers 9:10 a.m. • Tuesdays & Thursday $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

Jazzercise......................................................321-253-9747 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. • Tuesday & Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. • Monday & Wednesday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

Space Coast Masters Swim Team..............321-773-0552 Adults 19 and older 7 - 11 a.m. • Saturdays Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

Jazzercise Light............................................321-622-6657 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Mon, Wed & Friday $30/month Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

S.A.S.S. Class: Senior Aerobics, Strength & Stretching Class.......................................321-773-0552 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • Mon, Wed & Friday $30/month or $5 per class Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 2055 South Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach

Jazzercise......................................................407-208-1014 9:30 a.m. • Monday 7 p.m. • Wednesday 10:30 a.m. • Friday Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Senior Fitness...............................................321-383-0735 10 a.m. • Mondays & Wednesdays $2 members, $3 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Joint Movement..........................................321-724-1338 9:30 a.m. • Tuesday and Saturday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

Shorin-Ryu Karate......................................321- 433-1533 6 - 7 p.m. • Tuesday & Thursday Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera BrevardCounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/Viera

Karate............................................................321-773-0552 Ages 5-adults - Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Mon., Tues. &Thurs. • Friday, Adults only Indian Harbour Beach Rec. Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach IndianHarbourBeach.org

Senior Strength Exercise Clas....................321-751-6771 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. • Thursday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

Life Skills & Senior Fitness..........................321-724-1338 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. • Monday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Thursday $2/person per class Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay

TaeKwon-Do.................................................321-704-2136 2 p.m. • Saturday 6 p.m. • Monday … 321-213-4438 Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

Pickleball......................................................321-952-3210 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Mondays, $2 South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach BrevardCounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/SouthBeach

Tone that Body............................................321-952-3210 Bring your own mat, hand weights 10 - 10:45 a.m. • Monday, $5 South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

Pickleball - Adult Open...............................321-622-8735 7 - 10 a.m. • Monday, $2 6 - 9 p.m. • Saturday, $2 Satellite Beach Gym, 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org

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

Wii Bowling..................................................321-724-1338 — Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 10:45 - 12:30 p.m. • Tuesday 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org — Wickham Park Senior Center..........................321-626-1969 10:15 - 11 a.m. • Tuesdays, $1 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Indoor Walking Group................................321-773-6458 Upbeat music in air conditioned gym 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Tues, Weds & Thursday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org

Yoga - Chair Yoga.............321-773-6458 • 321-549-5009 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Tuesday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Yoga - Chair Yoga.........................................321-751-6771 8:30 a.m. • Tuesday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Yoga...............................................................321-724-1338 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Yoga - Gentle................................................321-631-7549 2 p.m. • Tuesday $6 members, $7 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Melbourne MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net Yoga - Gentle................................................321-610-3937 10 a.m. • Thursday Offered through My Shepherd Center Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 North Riverside Dr., Indialantic MyShepherdCenter.org • jboudrie@aol.com Yoga...............................................................321-773-0552 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday $48/6 week session or $10/class Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach IndianHarbourBeach.org Yoga...................................321-952-3210 • 321-726-6560 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach Yoga Therapy...............................................321-952-3210 For the elderly and those with physical limitations. 10 - 11 a.m. • Fridays, $8/class or $40/8 classes South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach Yoga...............................................................321-622-6474 9 a.m. • Wednesday Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Ascension Catholic Church 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne SAILofMelbourne.org Yoga...............................................................321-633-1870 6 p.m. • Tuesday McLarty Park, 790 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge

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Zumba...........................................................321-773-0552 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Monday & Thursday 9 - 10 a.m. • Fridays (except 1st Friday) $8/class or purchase punch card (ask about military discounts) Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Zumba...........................................................321-724-1338 10:15 - 11 a.m. • Monday $4 per person per session Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay Zumba...........................................................321-631-7549 10:30 a.m. • Friday $5 members, $6 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Zumba...........................................................321-427-7223 6 - 7 p.m. • Thursday 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Saturdays David R. Schecter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Zumba...........................................................321-505-1330 7 - 8 p.m. • Mon &Tue, $8 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. • Tues & Thur, $4 • 321-914-9401 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Sat, $8 • 321-505-1330 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Zumba...........................................................321-952-3210 6:15 p.m. • Thursday, $5 South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach Zumba Fitness Classes................................321-848-8823 Cocoa Beach Recreation Center 321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach Zumba Gold.................................................321-268-2333 3:30 p.m. • Monday 6:30 p.m. • Thursday $3 members, $4 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

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 vieraelks2817@cfl.rr.com B.P.O.E. - Melbourne Elks #1744................321-768-1744 5 - 9 p.m. • Mondays, Karaoke 5:30 - 10 p.m. • Fridays, Dinner Dance 2 - 4 p.m. • Saturdays, Bar Bingo 5 - 8 p.m. • Thursday, Bingo members/spouse only 211 Nieman Ave., Melbourne elks.org • melbourneelks1744@cfl.rr.com

Fraternal Order of Eagles...........................321-452-4258 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Merritt Island Aerie #4257 & Auxiliary 1050 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Fraternal Order of Eagles...........................321-951-3069 6 p.m. • Tuesdays, Trustees 8 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Men 8 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday, Women Palm Bay Aerie #4249, 2570 Palm Bay Rd., Palm Bay Fraternal Order of Eagles...........................772-918-8678 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday, Men 7 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday, Women Indian River Lagoon Aerie #4527, U.S. 1, 8900 7th Ave., Micco Fraternal Order of Eagles...........................772-589-6573 6 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Monday, Men 6:30 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Mondays, Women Sebastian Inlet Aerie #4067, 9606 Trade Center Dr., Sebastian Fraternal Order of Eagles...........................321-452-4258 6:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday, Members & Auxiliary Merritt Island Aerie #4257 1050 N Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Fraternal Order of Eagles...........................321-631-1631 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 2nd & 4th, Men Space Coast Aerie #3550, 413 Clearlake Rd., Cocoa Fraternal Order of Eagles...........................321-267-2430 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Auxiliary 7 p.m. • 2nd & 4th, Men Spaceport Aerie #3581, 3510 South St., Titusville Rowdy Roosters...........................................321-956-3330 Men’s Retirement organization 8 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 9 a.m. - Noon • Monday $1/per person Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Games...........................................................321-773-6458 Cards, board games, chess 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday, 9 a.m. • Thursdays $1/guests. 55+ members - free David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org

BRIDGE ACBL Bridge.................................................321-631-7549 12:30 p.m. • Monday & Thursday For lessons, call 321-639-9855 Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge ACBL Bridge.................................................321-268-2333 12:30 p.m. • Mon, Wed & Friday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Aces Up, ACBL Bridge.................................321-213-5480 Someone will always be available to play. 12:30 p.m. • Mon, Wed, Thu, Saturday Hollywood Estates Clubhouse 4301 Kimberly Cir., West Melbourne Advanced Bridge Lessons..........................321-242-2656 11 a.m. noon • Wednesday $80/8 weeks Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Beginning Bridge........................................321-610-3937 For those who have never played or need to re-learn a lost skill. Not for practice. Fall, Winter and Spring 8-week session, 9 - 11 a.m. • Friday Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach MyShepherdCenter.org Bridge Basic 2 Intermediate......................321-537-2818 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, $3 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Bridge Basics................................................321-952-3210 1 - 4 p.m. • Friday $40 for eight classes South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach Bridge Lessons.............................................321-631-7549 Beginning and intermediate bridge lessons available Instructor fixes Day and time. Call for details. Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge

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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

Bridge............................................................321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Monday & Friday 9 a.m. - noon • Wednesday Free to members Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay 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. • Tuesday, $1 South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach BrevardCounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/SouthBeach Duplicate Bridge.........................................321-268-2333 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays & Wednesdays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Duplicate Bridge.........................................321-255-4494 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Mon & Sat, $5 • 321-537-0907 7 - 10:45 p.m. • Wed, $5 • 321-474-2293 12:30 - 5 p.m. • Wed • $5 • 321-259-0558 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Duplicate Bridge.........................................321-751-6771 1 - 4 p.m. • Wednesday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Party Bridge.................................................321-631-7549 12:30 - 4 p.m. • Mondays & Fridays Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge Party Bridge................................................321- 267-3490 1 p.m. • Tuesdays 7 p.m. • Fridays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com Party Bridge.................................................321-269-6593 7 p.m. • Fridays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Party Bridge.................................................321-777-3603 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Thursdays David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org Rogue Bridge...............................................321-626-5419 12:15 - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays, $1 10 am - noon • Fridays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

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Rubber Bridge.............................................321-242-3173 1 - 4 p.m. • Thursdays 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Saturdays, $1.50 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

BILLIARDS Billiards.........................................................321-724-1338 8 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday-Friday, Open 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 Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Billiards/Pool................................................321-268-2333 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday $1 members, $2 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Billiard...........................................................321-264-5040 Isaac Campbell Sr. Park Community Center 701 South St., Titusville Pool - 8 Ball...................................................321-255-4494 All day, whenever the center is open. $1.50 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Pool...............................................................321-773-6458 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesdays $1/guests. 55+ members, free David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

CARDS Board & Card Games...................................321-751-6771 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Wednesdays $15 Annual Dues One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Card Games..................................................321-255-4494 9:30 a.m. - noon • Thursdays Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com 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/Hand & Foot..................................321-269-1742 9:30 a.m. • Mondays 9:00 a.m. • Fridays $1 members, $2 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Cards.............................................................321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:45 p.m. • Mondays, Men Noon - 3:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, Ladies Free to members Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Space Coast Peggers Cribbage Club............... 321-632-2088 or 321-452-7843 5:30 p.m. • Mondays $5 for nine-game tournament (Club Dues $1) All One Family Senior Day Program 585 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island submarinermike@cfl.rr.com Euchre...........................................................321-724-1338 1 - 3 p.m. • Thursdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Pinochle........................................................321-268-2333 10:30 a.m. • Tuesdays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 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........................................................321-254-9517 12:30 - 5 p.m. • Fridays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com Pinochle and Canasta.................................321-631-7549 10 a.m. • Thursdays, Pinochle 11 a.m. • Thursdays, Canasta $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net Poker.............................................................321-724-1338 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. • Mon, Tues & Thur Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay Poker AB Room............................................321-724-1338 12 - 3:30 p.m. • Mon, Tues & Fri Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay Poker Basic...................................................321-724-1338 6:30 - 10 p.m. • Tuesdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay

Poker Straight..............................................321-724-1338 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Thursdays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay Poker.............................................................321-268-2333 6:30 p.m. • Mondays North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com Poker.............................................................321-255-4494 1 - 4 p.m. • Mon, Friendly • 321-242-8520 • call first, $1 1 - 4 p.m. • Tue & Fri, Dealer’s Choice • 321-254-9202, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

MAH JONGG Mah Jongg – American...............................321-693-7261 12:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, Lessons 10 a.m. • Wednesdays 1 p.m. • Fridays $1 members, $2 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Chinese Mah Jongg.....................................321-253-1748 1 - 4 p.m. • Wednesdays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Mah Jongg....................................................321-626-5419 1 - 4 p.m. • Mondays & Thursdays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Mah Jongg....................................................321-773-3050 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Wednesdays David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Mah Jongg....................................................321-724-1338 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Thursdays, American 6:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday, Asian Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay gpbsc.org Mah Jongg....................................................321-952-3210 1 - 4 p.m. • Mondays, $1 South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach Mah Jongg Lessons.....................................321-242-6290 11 a.m. - noon • Thursdays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne

TABLE GAMES Bunco............................................................321-724-1338 6:30 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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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

Bunco............................................................321-268-2333 7 p.m. • 2nd Monday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com

Social Scrabble............................................321-255-4494 9:30 a.m. - noon • Tuesdays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Bunco............................................................321-720-0400 1 - 4 p.m. • 1st Wednesday, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Spacecoast Table Tennis Club....................321-784-2152 7:30 p.m. • Monday 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday $2/per night per player Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Blvd., Merritt Island

Bunco............................................................321-773-3050 10 a.m. • 2nd Friday $5 • 55+ Club members David R. Schechter Community Center & other venues 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org 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 appointment. SeaGrapes@aol.com Space Coast Chess.......................................321-676-1438 11 a.m. • Saturdays Sun Shoppe & Cafe, 540 East New Haven Ave. Melbourne Chess.............................................................321-783-2615 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday Shopping plaza across from Merritt Square Mall Florida State Road 520 Chess - West Melbourne.............................321-728-9049 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Thursday Arby’s, 2300 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne Dominoes.....................................................321-724-1338 6 p.m. • Tuesday & Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Dominoes/Mexican Train...........................321-268-2333 1 p.m. • Monday $1 members, $2 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Ping Pong.....................................................321-724-1338 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. • Mon, Tue & Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay Scrabble........................................................321-631-7549 12:30 p.m. • Wednesday Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S Florida Ave., Rockledge Scrabble........................................................321-268-2333 1 - 4 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday $1 members, $2 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

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Table Tennis..................................................321-777-8313 6 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday $1/guests. 55+ members - free David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Joe Henneke Table Tennis Club.................321-482-7028 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Sundays, $3 Cocoa Beach Recreation Center, 321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach floridatt.com • clannewton@bellsouth.net

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 Shuffleboard................................................321-255-4494 10 a.m. - noon • Monday • Center dues 8:30 a.m. - noon • Saturdays • 321-751-4302 9 a.m. • Tuesdays, Lessons by appt. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Wednesdays, League • $17 6 - 9:30 p.m. • Thursdays, Practice • 321-591-4001 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

GARDENING Brevard County Orchid Society.................321-777-9837 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday $20/Individual, $30/Couple, $2/16 & under Realtor Conference Center, 1450 Sarno Road, Melbourne thebcos.org • jfzepf@aol.com Brevard Rare Fruit Council.........................321-254-7090 Emphasis on exotic fruits 7:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday (except Dec, sometimes Apr) Front Street Civic Center, 2205 Front St., Melbourne Cocoa Beach Garden Club .........................321-868-7393 9 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday $23 Annual dues Cocoa Beach Community Church, 126 S A1A, Cocoa Beach 6 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday Cocoa Beach Library, 555 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

Florida Gardening.......................................321-610-3937 9 a.m. • Thursday Offered through My Shepherd Center Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 North Riverside Dr., Indialantic MyShepherdCenter.org • jboudrie@aol.com 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 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..................................321-723-4180 Providing basic information about maintaining landscapes in our unusual beach-growing conditions. 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (Oct - May) $10/year family dues Melbourne Beach Community Center 509 Ocean Blvd., Melbourne Beach

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 Learn to cut beautiful gemstones and cabochons. Make creative jewelry from fused glass, silver wire wrap and beadwork. Workshops posted at CentralBrevardGems.org Club Meetings open to the public 6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Thursday (except Jun, Jul, Aug) Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island

Genealogy and History

Check with your librarian The Titusville Public Library and the Melbourne Public Library have genealogy rooms staffed by volunteers from the local genealogy societies at specific times. The Central Brevard Library and Reference Center has the largest collection of references, begun in 1989, when the Brevard Genealogical Society received a room at the library in which to house their materials. The collection grew tremendously in 2002, when Eastern Florida State College, at that time called Brevard Community College, passed its entire genealogy collection to Central Brevard Library. The library is staffed full time with a certified genealogist available for consultation. This collection specializes on the states east of the Mississippi with emphasis on Virginia, Pennsylvania, New England, military records and the southern states. A large collection also includes books on various ethnic groups and books on researching in countries outside the U.S.A. Two extensive ancestry databases are available only at the Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, Melbourne Public Library, and Titusville Public Library, including one with more than 1.2 billion records that is only accessible in the Genealogical Collection at the Central Library in Cocoa. Also, Central Brevard Library and Reference Center offers classes on genealogical topics and hosts the Brevard Genealogical Society’s extensive Beginning Genealogy Class. Contact the Genealogy Department at 321-633-1794. Abigail Wright Chamberlin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.......................505-730-1684 D.A.R. is a nonprofit patriotic organization with the mission to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. 10:15 a.m. • 3rd Monday (Oct - May) Holiday Inn Viera, 8298 Wickham Rd., Viera dar.org • judithcreamer@gmail.com Brevard Genealogical Society...................321-872-8818 Encouraging and educating family historians. 9:30 a.m. • 2nd Monday Annual dues $20 single, $25 family Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa flbgs.org • board@flbgs.org Cape Canaveral Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution..................................321-544-5121 11 a.m. • 1st Tuesday (Oct- Dec & Feb - May) $67/annual Cocoa Beach Lobster Shanty 2200 South Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach v.alfano@aol.com Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation........................................janeyzee@cfl.rr.com The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation assists the 45th Space Wing in preserving, protecting and interpreting the lighthouse and its historical significance to the Florida Space Coast, State of Florida and our Nation. CanaveralLight.org PO Box 1978, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Board of directors’ monthly meetings are open to the public. TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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

Commodore John Barry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution...........................321-543-0778 11 a.m. • 2nd Saturday (Oct - May) $14, if lunch is requested Melbourne Beach City Hall, 507 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach commodorejohnbarrydar.com • dplaag@gmail.com Civil War Round Table of Central Florida.........................................321-259-3076 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Cocoa Presbyterian Church, 1404 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa Colonial Dames XVII Century....................321-452-9307 Members share a common interest in American history, love of and respect for our Nation. Meets four times year. Colonial Dames of America.......................321-453-1128 A society of women members whose direct ancestors held positions of leadership in the Thirteen Colonies with the goals of education of American history and historical preservation. Confederate Sons Association, Indian River Camp #47...............................321-453-4006 Honor the memory of the Confederate soldier and learn about our Southern ancestors. 7 - 9 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Memberships begin at $15 annually Jimmie’s Family Restaurant, 1279 Admiralty Blvd., Rockledge csacamp47.org • jmorgan14@cfl.rr.com Daughters of 1812 Lt. William Shannon Chapter.....................321-452-9595 Open to women over 18 with ancestors who served the USA between 1784-1815. Meetings Jan, May, March & Nov. Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach ltwmshannon1812.org Daughters of the American Revolution Indian River Chapter...................................321-267-9774 1 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday (Oct - Apr) Luncheon meetings • Saturdays (May & Dec) La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Dr. Titusville indianriverdar.org • babscad@yahoo.com Daughters of the American Revolution Philip Perry Chapter....................................321-453-1128 11:30 a.m. • 4th Tuesday (Saturday in Nov & Dec) Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge aschwanda@aol.com Daughters of the American Revolution Rufus Fairbanks Chapter............................321-777-4065 Promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. 10 a.m. • 1st Saturday Neptune Bar and Grill, 1462 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach rufusfairbankschapternsdar.org • edewey@bellsouth.net

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Genealogy...................................................321-259- 7306 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. • Fridays, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Henry Patrick Gradick Chapter #2406 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy....... 321-674-2210 12:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday (3rd Wednesday, Nov & Dec) Historical Society of North Brevard, Inc...... 321-269-3658 Historical Museum open for special tours & events. Call for info. 3 p.m. • 4th Monday (Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Sep, Nov) 5:30 p.m. • 4th Monday (Apr & Oct) Dixie Crossroads, 1475 Garden Street, Titusville SpaceCoastHistory.com National Railway Historical Society Florida East Coast Chapter.........................321-636-3393 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday (Jan, Mar, May & Sep) November is a dinner meeting. Call for details. Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa TrainWeb.org/fecnrhs North Brevard Heritage Foundation, Inc............................................321-267-4480 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville pritchardhouse.com • roz@callhenry.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. brevardsar.org • bdubosefl@gmail.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.....................................321-636-2431 Free educational resource for family history. 1801 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge 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) $15/single or $20/family Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville nbbd.com/npr/gsnb • gsnbpublicity@gmail.com United Daughters of the Confederacy Canaveral Light Chapter............................321-636-8153 11 a.m. • 2nd Saturday (Sept. - May) $15 for lunch Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge eperry26@cfl.rr.com

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

French - Spoken...........................................321-622-6474 12:45 p.m. • Tuesday Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Ascension Catholic Church 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne SAILofMelbourne.org

French and Canadian Heritage Society of Central Florida.........................................321-242-7018 9:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday (except July & Aug.) 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/Cards & Games 1 - 3 p.m. • Tuesdays, Bingo 6 p.m. • Wednesdays, Social Night, Karaoke, Games 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. •Varying Saturdays, Dinner Dances Noon - 5 p.m. • Sunday Spagetti Festa (Mar & Nov) 9 a.m. • 1st Saturday, Board meeting 9 a.m. • 2nd Saturday, Member Meetings 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne iacsb@cfl.rr.com Scots-American Society of Brevard....................................info@scotsbrevard.com 6 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday (Sep - Apr) Front Street Civic Center, 2205 S. Front St., Melbourne scotsbrevard.com Sons of Italy Palm Bay Lodge #2823........321-729-6987 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., Palm Bay 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

HOMEBREW WINE & BEER CLUBS SAAZ Homebrew Club................................321-724-1312 If you enjoy great beer, please contact for meeting location. 2 p.m. • 3rd Sunday (most months) saaz.org Space Coast Wine Guild..............................321-956-1894 Appreciate wines and improve homemade wines through education and wine making. 7 p.m. • 4th Thursday $25/couples • $15/per person David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach spacecoastwineguild.com • spacecoastwineguild@gmail.com American Wine Society Space Coast Chapter.... 321-956-1894 or 321-631-8788 Wine tasting for education & appreciation $62/household • $49/per person americanwinesociety.org

Italian - Basic................................................321-622-6474 11 a.m. • Tuesday Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Ascension Catholic Church 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne SAILofMelbourne.org Italian............................................................321-610-3937 Basic Italian expressions, grammar, counting, etc. Noon - 2 p.m. • Thursday Offered through My Shepherd Center Holy Name of Jesus Church, 3050 N. A1A, Indialantic MyShepherdCenter.org Spanish - Beginning....................................321-622-6474 11 a.m. • Wednesday Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Ascension Catholic Church, 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne SAILofMelbourne.org Spanish - Easy As Pie...................................321-610-3937 Fun with language for those with no prior knowledge. 8 week sessions/Fall, Winter and Spring Noon. • Thursday Offered through My Shepherd Center Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Dr., Satellite Beach MyShepherdCenter.org Spanish - Easy As Pie...................................321-622-6474 Fun with the language for those with no prior knowledge. Text not required is Passport to Spanish: Revised and Expanded Edition. $7.50 Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Ascension Catholic Church 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne SAILofMelbourne.org Spanish - Intermediate...............................321-622-6474 10 a.m. • Wednesday Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Ascension Catholic Church 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne SAILofMelbourne.org Spanish.........................................................321-631-7549 1:00 p.m. • Mondays, Beginning 2:00 p.m. • Mondays, Beginning/Intermediate Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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HERITAGE CLUBS

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Spanish.........................................................321-773-0552 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. • Tuesdays (call for next class) $80 for 8 weeks + book Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach IndianHarbourBeach.org • dartz@indianharbour.org

Space Coast Magic Club.............................877-986-2442 IBM and SAM recognized Magic Organization Open to everyone 7 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday 1990 West New Haven Ave., Ste. 306/307 Melbourne spacecoastmagicclub.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

MEDITATION

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

Hoshino Therapy.........................................321-720-1519 Tibetan Meditation and Study 7 - 8 p.m. • Wednesdays, Free 2115 S. Waverly Pl., Melbourne

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

Meditation for Emotional Healing............321-720-1519 7 - 8 p.m. • Monday West Melbourne Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne

K of C Bishop Verot Council #5845............321-729-0082 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic K of C #5667.................................................321-268-2764 6:30 p.m. • Bingo • Tuesday & Wednesday (doors open 3:30 p.m.) Doors open 3:30 p.m. • Pull tabs, food, bar 3450 Kilmarnoch Ln., Titusville kofc5667.com • KofC5667@gmail.com K of C Father Charles Spellman Council #6125..............................................321-632-6125 7 p.m. • 2nd Thursday, Council 3435 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge koc-6125.org • BobDuerr@aol.com K of C Saint Joseph Council #7408............321-243-7528 78:30 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday 6725 Babcock St. N.E., Palm Bay

Meditation for Wellness.............................321-622-6474 10 a.m. • Wednesday Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Ascension Catholic Church, 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne SAILofMelbourne.org Open Mind Zen Meditation Center.........321- 427-3511 Meditation and talk • donation requested 10 a.m. • Sundays 878 Sarno Rd., Melbourne, Entrance is in back. Sitting Meditation.......................................321-720-1519 Meditation and Study 7 - 8 p.m. • Mondays West Melbourne Library 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne

MISCELLANEOUS

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

Coupon Group.............................................321-773-7705 2 - 3 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Satellite Beach Library, 951 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org • Boogie@bellsouth.net

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

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

MAGIC Magic for Everyone.....................................321-610-3937 Aimed at anyone interested in entertaining grandchildren and family. 9 a.m. • Thursdays, seasonally • Bring new deck of cards to first class. 8-week program/$20 Offered through My Shepherd Center Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 North Riverside Dr., Indialantic MyShepherdCenter.org • jboudrie@aol.com

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Keep Brevard Beautiful..............................321-631-0501 To motivate and educate business, school, group and individual partnerships to reduce litter, recycle, landscape, and beautify for the environmental and economic benefit of Brevard County. 8 a.m. • 2nd Thursday Kay’s Bar-B-Q, 1552 King St, Cocoa keepbrevardbeautiful.com

Space Coast Inventors Guild......................321-768-1234 Learn how to protect your inventions and ideas from others. 2 - 4:45 p.m. • 4th Saturday Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Movie Group................................................321-773-6946 Last Friday SatelliteBeachRecreation.org The Humanists at Barefoot Bay.................772-664-4066 Noon • 2nd Saturday South Mainland Public Library, 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco

MODEL CLUBS International Plastic Modelers Society Space Coast Chapter...................................321-951-0740 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday 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......................... rich.dependable@cfl.rr.com 10 a.m. - noon • Saturdays Wickham Park Pond (just past the dog park) 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne orgsites.com/fl/scmsc Titusville Area Model Railroad Club.........321-269-0723 7 p.m. • Mondays, $10/mo Gibson Complex K15, 835 Sycamore St., Titusville

MUSIC, BANDS & BARBERSHOP Brevard Community Chorus......................321-433-7629 Auditions required to join. Free to join. 7 - 9 p.m. • Tuesdays King Center, Room 160, 3865 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne lambr@easternflorida.edu Brevard Symphony Orchestra...................321-242-2024 Free concerts and events throughout the year. Two volunteer guilds open to membership in North and South Brevard. BrevardSymphony.com • info@brevardsymphony.com Central Florida Accordion Club.................866-455-2322 2 p.m. • Last Sunday Cocoa Elks Lodge #1532, 315 Florida Ave., Cocoa cfAccordionClub.com • cfAccordionClub@yahoo.com

Community Band of Brevard.................... 321-725-9191 Educates its members, entertains its audiences and serves its community. All concerts are free, no tickets required. Merritt Island High School Auditorium, 100 Mustang Way communitybandofbrevard.org Golden Tones...............................................321-724-1338 9 a.m. - noon • Mondays Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org Greater Canaveral Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.......... 321-636-0900 or 321-777-0406 7 p.m. • Tuesdays Choral Room, Building #4, Eastern Florida State College campus 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa Harbor City Harmonizers...........................321-213-9424 7:15 p.m. • Tuesdays Men’s a cappella chorus of the Melbourne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Perform as a chorus and with quartets. Suitable for all ages from 10 years and up. Tropical Haven Community Center 1205 Eddie Allen Rd., Melbourne hcharmonizers@gmail.com • hcharmonizers.com Indialantic Chamber Singers.....................321-426-0360 All concerts are Free, no tickets required Main venue: Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 N. Riverside Dr., Indialantic indialanticchambersingers.org Bluegrass......................................................321-222-7797 Bringing bluegrass concerts to Brevard North Brevard Shrine. 545 N. Washington Ave., Titusville 7 p.m. concerts jtsbluegrass.com Martin Andersen Senior Choir..................321-631-7549 10 a.m. - noon • Tuesdays Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net Melbourne Chamber Music Society.........321-213-5100 International Chamber Music Series Adults $30 (prices vary by concert) Students $10, check website for concert schedule. St. Mark’s United Methodist, 2030 N. Hwy. A1A, Indialantic melbournechambermusicsociety.com • mcms@cfl.rr.com Melbourne Community Orchestra...........321-285-6724 50+ volunteers perform free concerts. Our middle name is community, we live in the community and we play for the community. Rehearsals of intermediate to advanced musicians • Mondays 5 p.m. • Strings 6 - 8 p.m. • Entire ensemble Julia Good Melbourne Band Room, Melody Lane, Melbourne mcorchestra.org • MelbourneOrchestra@gmail.com TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS directory

Propeller Club of Port Canaveral..............321-323-9886 For anyone interested in Port Canaveral for any reason. Nonprofit educational group that supports our maritime community 11:45 a.m. • 1st Wednesday Fishlips Bar & Grill, 610 Glen Cheek Dr., Port Canaveral propellerclubcanaveral@gmail.com

Melbourne Municipal Band.......................321-724-0555 Melbourne Auditorium (Concert & Dance Location) Admission is free. No tickets required. 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne melbournemunicipalband.org

Space Coast Jazz All Stars..........................855-252-7276 $20 general admission, 18 and under free St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 2030 N. Hwy. A1A, Indialantic SpacecoastSymphony.org

Melbourne Municipal Concert Band........321-285-6724 Welcomes players of all ages and abilities 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Tuesdays, Rehearsals Julia D. Good Rehearsal Hall, 1924 Melody Lane, Melbourne

Space Coast Jazz Society............................321-777-3494 Keeping Jazz alive on the Space Coast 2 p.m. • 2nd Sunday Concert Cocoa Beach Country Club Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach spacecoastjazzsociety.com

New Horizons Band..... 321-727-0403 or 321-693-3166 Welcome comeback players and beginners 9 - 11 a.m. • Tuesdays Melbourne Band Room, 1924 Melody Lane, Melbourne (behind Melbourne auditorium) North Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra...................321-385-1513 Exists to provide support for our fantastic orchestra. 10 a.m. • 2nd Friday (Sept. - May) Board of directors meeting/open to everyone LaCita Country Club, 777 Country Club Dr., Titusville amb3@cfl.rr.com Platinum Coast Chorus...............................321-956-0158 Four-part harmony, barbershop-style for women. Singers must be able to carry their part and stand for rehearsals. 6:30 p.m. • Thursday See website for performances or call 321-259-8605 2285 Minton Rd, West Melbourne PlatinumCoastChorus.com Pretenders....................................................321-724-1338 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Tuesday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr., NE, Palm Bay Rock the Silence..........................................321-446-1802 Nonprofit organization bringing Christian music to hearingimpaired audiences throughout Florida and other states. The group teaches sign language to residents and teachers. rockthesilence.net • rockthesilence@yahoo.com South Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra..................................321-373-4715 10:30 a.m. • 1st Friday (Sep - Jun) Luncheons, must RSVP Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Dr., Indian Harbour Beach Space Coast Flute Orchestra......................321-385-7236 Musicians who play a wide collection of flutes in four free concerts per year - donations accepted Suntree United Methodist Church (concerts and practice) 7400 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne Eastminster Presbyterian Church (concerts) 106 N. Riverside Dr., Indialantic scfo.org • scfoboard@gmail.com

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Space Coast Pops........................................321-632-7445 Nonprofit professional orchestra of 54 musicians 2:30 p.m. • Saturday Concerts First Baptist Church of Merritt Island 140 Magnolia Ave., Merritt Island SpaceCoastPops.com Space Coast Symphony Orchestra............855-252-7276 Three Brevard performing venues. $20 general admission, 18 and under Free Aaron Collins, Artistic Director SpaceCoastSymphony.org The Greater Canaveral Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society...................321-752-0551 For men & boys of all ages 7 p.m. • Tuesday Tropical Haven Community Center 1205 Eddie Allen Road, Melbourne driches@b-riches.net

NATURE GROUPS Brevard Nature Alliance.............................321-268-5224 Raising awareness of the value and importance of Brevard’s natural resources. brevardnaturealliance.org • neta@brevardnaturealliance.org Friends of Carr Refuge, Sea Turtle Preservation Society................321-676-1701 Turtle Walks, Beach cleanup, Store 111 S. Miramar Ave., Indialantic seaturtlespacecoast.org • stps@seaturtlespacecoast.org Friends of St. Sebastian River, Inc.............772-202-0501 Maintaining and improving the health and beauty of the St. Sebastian River. Meetings are free. 7:30 p.m. • 4th Tuesday (Odd months, except July) North Indian River County Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian Friends of the Enchanted Forest............................. 321-264-5185 or 321-264-5192 6 or 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Thursday (depends on daylight) Enchanted Forest Sanctuary 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville enchantedforestfriends.org • bhoelscher@cfl.rr.com

BeeLine Knitters......................dolphn1829@yahoo.com Knitters and other Fiber Fanatics work on projects & chat. Free. 6:30 p.m. • Wednesdays Barnes & Noble Café, 780 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island

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

Busy Fingers Crafts.....................................321-693-8621 9 a.m. • Mondays $1 members, $2 non-members Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net

Pelican Island Preservation Society.........772-202-0697 7 p.m. • 4th Monday (Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct) North Indian River County Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd. (CR512) Sebastian firstrefuge.org

NEEDLEWORK American Needlepoint Guild/ Space Coast Chapter...................................321-433-0238 9:30 a.m. • 1st Friday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa American Sewing Guild Neighborhood meetings listed on website North Area Adult Center (Whispering Hills Campus) 800 Lane Ave., Titusville asgspacecoast.org • president@asgspacecoast.org ASG SeaSide Stitchers - Melbourne..........321-254-2206 9 a.m. • 1st Monday The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 12 E. Ave. A, Melbourne Andersen Quilters........ 321-631-7549 or 321-453-5559 9 a.m. - noon • Mondays Martin Andersen Senior Center Bldg. 3 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com/quilting-class • masc1025@att.net

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Hooks & Needles Club................................321-268-2333 10 a.m. • 1st Wednesday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com 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 indianriverega.org • IRClee@aol.com 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..............321-409-9185 9:30 a.m. • 4th Wednesday (except Dec.) $25 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 5:30 - 7:45 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa indianriverega.org • IRClee@aol.com Sewing Club.................................................321-268-2333 10 a.m. • 1st Wednesday

2945 West New Haven Ave. (2 miles east of I-95)

EduQuilters/Coastal Quilters.....................321-777-5802 Committed to sharing our passion for quilting with the children of our community and with other quilters. 9:30 a.m. • 3rd Saturday (except (except June and Dec) Satellite Beach Public Library 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach $15 annual dues eduquilters.org • margie@cfl.rr.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 spacecoastquilters.com • info@spacecoastquilters.com TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS directory

Marine Resources Council..........................321-725-7775 Greenways, Blueways, Right Whale program, habitat restoration $25 membership 3275 Dixie Hwy. NE, Palm Bay mrcirl.org

Space Coast Weavers & Fiber Artists Guild..... 321-960-6085 or 321-674-9020 Show-n-tell, business meeting and fiber program open to the public 9:30 a.m. - noon • 4th Saturday (with occasional field trips) Membership $15/year Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N. Courtenay Pkwy. Suntree/Viera Sit and Stitch Group..........321-255-4404 1 - 3:30 p.m. • 1st Tuesday & 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 AgingMattersBrevard.org • SunflowerHouse@bellsouth.net

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Brevard County Horseshoe Club...............321-501-9092 Leagues with spring and fall tournaments. Amateurs have equal chance with experts. Open play. $30 national, state & club dues • Cocoa Straddley Park 6 p.m. • Tuesday • Melbourne Wickham Park 10 a.m. • Sunday, League 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Practice Citizens for Florida’s

Waterways..................... 321-449-0827 or 321-543-6970 A boating advocacy group promoting coexistence between man and marine environments. Sponsors many social activities including poker runs. Board Meetings monthly, see website for details Fishing Clinics..............................................321-773-0552 Classes offered in Catching Bait, Surf Fishing, Throwing a Cast Net and more. Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Fishing Club.................................................321-777-8313 1 p.m. • 2nd Thursday David R. Schechter Community Center 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Friends of Ulumay.......................................321-258-5168 An organization of people who are passionate about preserving and enhancing the natural resources of the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary. 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday (Except Nov. & Dec.) Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 North Courtenay Pkwy. Florida Trail Association Indian River Chapter...................................352-378-8823 The Florida Trail Association develops, maintains, protects and promotes a network of hiking trails throughout the state, including the unique Florida National Scenic Trail. The Indian River Chapter maintains the Florida Trail from Tosohatchee Reserve State Park south through Bull Creek WMA, Forever Florida, Three Lakes and Prairie Lakes WMA. fta@floridatrail.org Turtle Coast Sierra Club....................... lindyb@cfl.rr.com 6:30 p.m., Social with meeting at 7:30 p.m. • 4th Thursday Universal Unitarian Friendship Fellowship Hall 3115 Friendship Place, Rockledge Space Coast Paddlers..................................321-255-4304 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday (Except April & Oct.) Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne spacecoastpaddlers.org • commodore@spacecoastpaddlers.org

POLITICAL GROUPS American Congress for Truth.....................321-359-2359 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Commission Chambers Brevard County Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, First Floor, Viera Barefoot Bay Democrats............................772-664-3895 7 p.m. • 4th Thursday Barefoot Bay Golf Course, Building D/E 1225 Barefoot Bay Blvd., Barefoot Bay

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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 Sheriff Dr., Viera brevarddems.com • outreach@brevarddems.com Brevard Democratic Women’s Club..........321-298-3463 11:30 a.m. • 1st Saturday Meemaws, 600 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Brevard Republican Executive Committee....321-223-0808 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Temple Israel, 7350 Lake Andrew Rd., Viera Members and visitors must be registered Republicans with Voter ID required for entrance. Free. brevardrepublicans.org • barbara.davis@brevardrepublicans.org Brevard Federated Republican Women....321-727-1212 Promoting Republican ideals and goals. Republican men are welcome as associates. 1st Wednesday 11 a.m. • Networking 11:30 a.m. • Program 12:15 p.m. • Lunch $30 annual dues plus $17 lunch Holiday Inn Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Viera melbournegopwomen.org • bethanddale3@hotmail.com North Brevard Republican Club................321-225-4979 11 a.m. • 3rd Thursday • Call for location. northbrevardrepublicans.us North Brevard Democratic Club...............321-268-8520 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. • 4th Monday Beef O’Brady’s, 2825 Garden St #9, Titusville Palm Bay Democratic Club.........................321-327-7947 Open to all registered Brevard County Democrats. 7 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday $15 annual dues Comfort Suites, Malabar & I-95, Palm Bay brevarddems.com • palmbay@brevarddems.com Republican Women’s Network of South Brevard County............................321-728-4424 10:45 a.m. • 3rd Thursday, Check in begins 11:15 a.m. • meeting $20 includes lunch, please RSVP • $5 without lunch Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Dr., Indian Harbour Beach rwnsb.org

S. Brevard Democratic Women’s Club........321-773-2949 11:15 a.m. • 1st Saturday, Lunch Meeting Call or see website for details, $25/year sbdwcnewsletter.com • pfarley_101@hotmail.com Space Coast Republican Winners..............321-735-4420 A co-ed Republican political group with the goal to provide information about our community and/or the Republican Party to interested area Republicans. Members must be registered Republicans. 11:30 a.m. • 4th Wednesday

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FDNY Retirees..............................................321-751-9945 7:30 p.m. • 1st Wednesday (Except Jun, Jun, Aug) Holy Name of Jesus Church, 3050 N. A1A, Indialantic NARFE—National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association —Chapter 1137 Central Brevard..............321-433-0445 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Monday, Lunch (Sept. - June) 12:15 p.m. • Meeting $40 membership Kay’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 1552 King St., West Cocoa narfe.org/chapter1137 •honey_s@bellsouth.net —Chapter 2255...........................................772-778-0585 1 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Vic’s Pizza, 1140 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian New Jersey Fireman & Police Assoc..........772-249-0509 Meets 4 times a year 12:30 p.m. Lunch 2 p.m. meeting New York State Teacher Retirees in Florida, Space Coast Chapter...................................321-952-0270 10:30 a.m. • 2nd Friday Eau Gallie Public Library (except Dec. and Jan.) 1521 Pineapple St., Melbourne North Brevard Retired Educators Assoc..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, 206 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville Society of Women Engineers Space Coast Section...................spacecoast@swe-sc.org 6 p.m. • Monthly Dinner meetings (Sept. - May) $100 annual dues. Guests are welcome. swe-sc.org

RADIO Brevard Amateur Radio Society................321-362-5037 See website for meeting times and locations. 4743 Cambridge Dr., Mims brevardars.org • n6usp@bellsouth.net TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS directory

Beachside Democratic Club.......................321-613-5265 7 p.m. • 3rd Monday City Tropics Bistro, 249 Fifth Ave., Indialantic

Indian River Amateur Radio Club....sluchuk@cfl.rr.com 7:30 p.m. • 1st Thursday, Meeting, Social starts at 7 p.m. American Red Cross Building, 1700 Cedar St., Rockledge irarc.ham-radio-op.net

RELIGIOUS St. Katherine Philoptochos Society..........321-254-1045 Meets six times a year. Call for details. St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 5965 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne saint-katherine.org • Admin@Saint-Katherine.org Women of Temple Israel Sisterhood.........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 North Area SALT Council.............321-632-6688 or 2-1-1 10 - 11 a.m. • 1st Wednesday Harry T. Moore Social Service Center 725 Deleon Ave., Titusville South Area SALT Council.............321-632-6688 or 2-1-1 10 - 11 a.m. • 4th Wednesday Eau Gallie Public Library, 521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne

SELF IMPROVEMENT Aromatherapy classes................................321-626-0055 Clean your home naturally. Free • Call for dates & times Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Dept. 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Nature Aromatherapy Classes..................321-632-1221 Understanding the benefits of essential oils for the mind, body and spirit Nature’s Spirit, 1540 Highland Ave., Eau Gallie Herbal Classes..............................................321-757-7522 9 - 11 a.m. • Every other Saturday, $20 The Herb Corner, 227 N. Babcock St., Melbourne herbcorner.net

SERVICE CLUBS/COMMUNITY

Crane Park Community Center.................321-255-4609 1440 Mosswood Dr., Melbourne cranecc@melbourneflorida.org Chabad Jewish Community Center..........321-777-2770 1190 Highway A1a, Satellite Beach David R Schechter Community Center.....321-773-6458 1089 S Patrick Dr, Satellite Beach

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Palm Bay Community Center … ...............321-952-3443 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE,. Palm Bay Viera Regional Community Center...........321-433-4891 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

—KIWANIS

Kiwanis Eau Gallie/Suntree........................321-777-8313 Emphasis on community and children 6 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Beef-O’ Brady’s, 724 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Melbourne Kiwanis.....................................321-242-3372 7:45 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Friday New Day Café, 924 West New Haven Ave., Melbourne Merritt Island Kiwanis.................................321-508-3833 6 p.m. • Thursdays (no meeting on 5th Thursday) Doyle Carleton Pavilion meeting room 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., Merritt Island merritt-island.kiwanisone.org • pete.jay.h@gmail.com Rockledge Kiwanis......................................321-637-1424 Noon • Tuesday Jimmie’s Restaurant, 1279 Admirality Blvd., Rockledge Titusville Kiwanis.........................................321-432-6265 Serving the children of the world Noon • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays Buffet Village, 3125 Columbia Blvd., Titusville TitusvilleKiwanis.org • TitusvilleKiwanis@gmail.com

—LIONS

—PILOT

Pilot Club of Titusville, Inc............. 321-543-9637 or 407-314-8697 Noon • 1st & 3rd Wednesday La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Dr., Titusville nbbd.com/npr/pilot • pilotcluboftitusville@yahoo.com Space Coast Pilot Club of Titusville...........321-795-9685 6 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Beef O’Brady’s, 2825 Gardfen St., Titusville debbiepilot_26@yahoo.com The Pilot Club of South Brevard................321-604-7417 5:45 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday, business and dinner meeting Southland Suites of Melbourne, 2680 Croton Rd., Melbourne pilotclubofsouthbrevard.org • jmcrule@yahoo.com Riverview Pilot Club....................................321-264-7426 10 a.m. • 2nd Sat. (Aug., Oct. Dec., Feb., April & June) Benton House, 497 Washington Ave (North US1), Titusville

—ROTARY

Cocoa Beach Daybreak Rotary..................321-773-8547 7:30 a.m. • Tuesday Roberto’s Restaurant, 26 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach Cocoa Beach Rotary.........daviddbrown.pe@gmail.com 12:15 p.m. • Wednesday Gregory’s Steak & Seafood Grille 900 North Atlantic Ave. (A1A), Cocoa Beach Cocoa Rotary.............................billm@coastalhealth.org 12:15 p.m. • Tuesday Eastern Florida State College dining room 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa

Cocoa Beach Seaside Lions........................321-631-6633 6 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday Brano’s Italian Grille, 3680 North Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Melbourne Rotary.......................................321-729-8630 6:30 p.m. • Thursday 1675 S. John Rodes Blvd., West Melbourne

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

Merritt Island Rotary..................................321-631-0383 5:15 p.m. • Thursday Merritt Island Lincoln Mercury 1850 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island

Palm Bay Progressive Lions.......................321-728-9175 6 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Palm Bay Unity Center, 6525 S. Babcock St., Malabar Rockledge Lions..........................................321-635-8416 Noon. • 2nd & 4th Thursday Rockledge Country Club, 1591 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge Satellite Beach Lions...................................321-327-8931 6:45 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, 1665 N A1A, Satellite Beach Viera Lions..................... 321-635-8491 or 321-631-4525 6:30 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday Holiday Inn, 8298 Wickham Road, Viera

Merritt Island Breakfast Rotary.................321-459-3363 7:15 a.m. • Wednesday Victoria’s, 370 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Palm Bay Rotary..................Palmbayrotary@gmail.com Noon • Thursday The Fountains, 4451 Stack Blvd., Palm Bay palmbayrotary.com Rockledge Rotary........................................321-504-4500 7 a.m. • Thursday Rockledge Country Club, 1591 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS directory

Melbourne Beach Community Club.........321-259-0328 Melbourne Beach Community Center 509 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach

Suntree Rotary Club...................................321-890-4301 7:30 a.m. • Friday $35/quarter plus meals Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Dr., Suntree

55+ Club of Satellite Beach........................321-777-8313 SEE – Social, Education and Entertainment 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach SatelliteBeachRecreation.org

Titusville Rotary..........................................321-795-5199 Noon • Thursday La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville

Harbor City Retirees....................................321-259-5275 Dancing and social time 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Wednesday Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Titusville Sunrise Rotary............................321-269-5913 7:15 a.m. • Tuesday La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville

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Zonta Club of Melbourne...........................321-729-0755 Advancing the status of women through service & advocacy. Monthly dinner meeting.

SINGLES GROUPS

Just Want to Have Fun/ singles only................... 321-253-3065 or 321-751-0408 2 p.m. • 1st Sunday, $1 Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Senior Singles................................................321-268-233 Social group open to all seniors 50 and up 4 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com Single, Separated, Widowed & Divorced (SSWD)....... 321-213-6629 or 321-783-4152 A social and support group open to all. Lunch 1st Friday, Parish Center Church of Our Savior, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach Social Singles...............................................321-504-3111 Social group for ages 50 and older 7 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday $15 annual dues Viera Elks Lodge, 5820 U.S.1, Rockledge Trailblazers............................info@trailblazers-club.com Adventurous outing club for singles trailblazers-club.com

SOCIAL GROUPS WITH PROGRAMS Anything Goes.............................................321-610-3937 You bring the topic and discuss until the group decides to move to another subject 11 a.m. • Thursday Offered through My Shepherd Center Eastminster Presbyterian Church 106 North Riverside Dr., Indialantic MyShepherdCenter.org • jboudrie@aol.com

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Neighbors of Suntree.................................321-254-6500 Encourages friendliness among the residents of Suntree Community, welcomes people of all ages and interests. 10 a.m. • 3rd Thursday Suntree Master Homeowners Assoc. offices 7550 Spyglass Hill Road, Suntree $18/per year membership neighborsofsuntree.org • oyerjudy@aol.com One Senior Club...........................................321-751-6771 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Wednesday $15 Annual Membership 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera • OneSeniorPlace.com Our Saviour Senior Community Club.......321-783-4554 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Thursday Our Saviour Catholic Church, 5301 N Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach Prime Timers................................................321-269-1133 10:30 a.m. • Every Tuesday Temple Baptist Church, 1400 N. Washington Ave., Titusville Senior Citizens Club....................................321-264-5040 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Monday & Wednesday Isaac Campbell Sr. Park Community Center 701 South St., Titusville Senior Talkers...............................................321-254-5143 Discussion & social group. Bring “brown bag” lunch. Beverages & dessert provided. Different moderators lead the discussions. Open to all. All are welcome. 11:30 a.m. • 3rd Monday • $1 donation Temple Israel Social Hall, 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Viera

STATE CLUBS California Club.............................................321-253-2655 Anyone from any part of California at any time is welcome Various restaurants for lunch Connecticut Yankees...................................321-253-3458 11 a.m. • 2nd Saturday No dues • Entertainment & social lunches for 20 years 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

Michigan Upper Peninsula........................321-632-1975 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. - April) Barefoot Bay, Building A New Jersey Club..........................................321-269-8428 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Thursdays $5/year. Picnics in April & Oct. orgsites.com/fl/newjerseyclubofbrevard • kestes2@cfl.rr.com New York State Club....................................321-446-9358 Noon • 3rd Tuesday Various lunch locations

STORYTELLING/PERFORMING ARTS The Brevard Theatrical Ensemble.............321-676-0697 Quality stage productions that educate and entertain. 6-week classes. Call to sign up and audition. brevardensemble.com • ladygailbte@earthlink.net

TAI CHI

QiGong/Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese healing art, is a gentle form of exercise. Often described as meditation in motion this mind-body practice is known to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, relieve pain, improve balance, promote flexibility and aid in relaxation. Tai Chi............................................................321-751-6771 10 - 11 a.m. • Friday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Tai Chi............................................................321-385-9140 1 p.m. • Tuesday $2 members, $4 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Tai Chi Chuan...............................................321-773-0552 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Wednesday $55/4 week session (no class first Wed. of five-week month) Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach IndianHarbourBeach.org Tai Chi............................................................321-255-4494 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. • Monday 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. • Wednesday 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. • Wednesday, practice only 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Friday Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne bcscwp.com

Tai Chi............................................................321-622-6474 10 a.m. • Tuesday Offered through Senior Adventures in Learning Ascension Catholic Church, 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne SAILofMelbourne.org Tai Chi/QiGong............. 610-554-8562 or 321-777-8313 12:15 - 1 p.m. • Wednesday $20/month Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd, Satellite Beach

TOASTMASTERS

Developing speaking, listening, thinking and leadership skills toastmasters.org Assured Communicators............................321-724-3551 11:30 a.m. • Alternating Tuesdays starting 2/11/2014 Harris Building D, HR Conference room near lobby 1025 W. Nasa Blvd, Melbourne Beachside Broadcasters Club....................321-446-4483 Noon • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Bldg 401, Commander’s Conf Room, Spacelift Ave., Patrick AFB dee@toastmastersD84.org Girl Talk Toastmasters Club........................321-652-4440 6:30 - 8 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday Pizza Gallery at The Aveues • Come early to order food. 2250 Town Center Ave., Ste 113, Viera Harbor City Toastmasters Club.................321-952-4508 10 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Saturday West Melbourne Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd., Melbourne Harris Toastmasters Club...........................321-309-7055 11:45 a.m. • 1st and 3rd Thursday Harris Corporation, Bldg R5, Rm K202 407 South John Rodes Blvd, Melbourne Harris Speak EZ Club 2380.........................321-984-6402 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday $72/annual Harris Corporation, W3/2A Conference Room 150 S. Wickham Road, Melbourne Health First Toastmasters Club.................321-446-4483 6 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Monday Holmes Regional Medical Center multipurpose room 1350 Hickory St, Melbourne Merritt Moonliters Club 1387....................321-453-9664 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Cape Canaveral Hospital, Conference Room C 701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach Metro Palm Bay Toastmasters...................321-505-2802 6:30 - 8 pm. • 2nd & 4th Thursday Palm Bay Hospital Auditorium 1425 Malabar Road NE, Palm Bay TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Maine Connection.......................................321-725-2237 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 3rd Saturday (Oct - May) Golden Corral, 880 Palm Bay Rd., Palm Bay

South Beach Toastmasters Club................321-427-7771 7:05 - 8:45 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Beef O’Brady’s, 724 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach Toastmasters Titusville...............................321-735-4889 6:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday $42 annually Denny’s , SR 50 & I-95, Titusville Toast Stars....................................................321-726-7603 Open to everyone, but you must present photo ID Noon • Thursday Northrup Grumman, Building 221, 2000 NASA Blvd., Melbourne Viera/Suntree Toastmasters......................321-610-8621 7 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Viera Hospital, 1st floor conference room by gift shop 8745 N. Wickham Rd., 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 Travel Group................................................321-777-8313 For day trips • 321-773-7705 For extended trips • 321-773-2080 Travelin’ Singles...........................................321-727-0946

VEHICLE CLUBS Antique Automobile Club of America Cape Canaveral Region..............................321-453-4309 Membership is open to anyone with an interest in old cars. 6:45 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa AntiqueAutoClubCC.com 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. 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday, $15 annual dues. clubs.hemmings.com/spacecoastaaca Classic Reflections Car Club.......................321-795-7363 7 p.m. • 1st Monday (except holidays) $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 Melbourne Yacht Club................................321-768-9921 Sailing classes open to the public and given in Vanguard 420s. Club activities include sailing classes, fun sailing events, Fall and Spring regattas, year round racing, cruising activities and parties. 6:30 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Classes are $175. 1202 E. River Drive Melbourne melbourneyachtclub.com Titusville Sailing Club titusvillesailingclub@sailtitusville.com 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, potluck dinners, parties, picnics, dinners and monthly meetings. SailTitusville.com

WEIGHT LOSS TOPS-Individual Dietary Consultants Take Off Pounds Sensibly, times, dates locations vary tops.org — Chapter 164.............................................321-768-6440 9 a.m. • Thursdays, weigh-in 10 a.m. • Meeting First United Methodist Church, 110 New Haven Ave., Melbourne — Chapter 0043..........................................321-259-4919 4:30 p.m. • Tuesday First Christian Church, 2010 Babcock St., Melbourne — Chapter 0307........... 321-863-8952 or 321-264-1759 8:45 a.m. • Friday, weigh-in 10 a.m., meeting First Baptist Church of Titusville, 303 Main St. — Chapter 0318..........................................321-749-3483 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday $28/annual, includes national magazine Oceanside Community Church, 305 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach

WOMEN’S CLUBS

Alpha Delta Kappa of Florida....................... 386-427-4558 or 321-794-1807 International Honorary Sorority of Women Educators alphadeltakappa.org American Association of University Women Melbourne Branch......................................321-723-9355 3rd Saturdays • Various locations and times. Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.............................321-723-2250 40 chapters in Brevard County meet in members’ homes. Central Brevard Newcomers Club.........................................321-452-2656 A group of ladies who welcome new residents with several interest groups. Some evenings include spouses. 11 - 11:45 a.m. social, followed by short meeting & lunch Various locations • newcomersbrevard@yahoo.com

Hadassah......................................................321-632-6610 10 a.m. - noon • 3rd Thursday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne hadassah.org Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic.............321-254-0672 For women who were college sorority members 6:30 p.m. Social, 7 p.m. Program • 1st Wednesday Sep - May 6 - 6:30 p.m. Board meeting melbournepanhellenic.org New Neighbors Club of South Brevard Beaches..........................321-433-1772 New members must reside on the barrier island bordering the Atlantic Ocean, south of the Pineda Causeway to Sebastian Inlet. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday, Lunch and program $20 annual fee & lunch nnofsbb.com Palm Bay Woman’s Club.............................321-674-7513 Noon lunch • 2nd Wednesday 1 p.m. meeting Glenbrooke at Palm Bay, 815 Briar Creek Blvd., Palm Bay

The Cape Canaveral Pen Women.... veridian@cfl.rr.com 1:30 p.m. • 4th Saturday Satellite Beach Public Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach canaveralpenwomen.org Playwrights Workshop...............................321-961-1988 Helping local playwrights improve their craft through feedback at play readings and community productions. 3 - 5 p.m. • Usually Last Saturday (off June & July) Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa. playwrightsworkshopbrevard.org Scribblers of Brevard..................................321-917-2326 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 4th Thursday (except Nov. & Dec.) Annual dues $25, but meetings are open to the public Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne brevardscribblers.org • crwtp@rocketmail.com The Space Coast Fiction Writers Critique Group....................... scfw.critiques@gmail.com Writers’ critique group, open to everyone interested in improving their prose 6 - 7:45 p.m. • Thursdays (except holidays) Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Writers’ Club.................................................321-268-2333 10:30 a.m. • Friday $1 members, $2 non-members North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville

Red Hat Society...........................................866-386-2850 Dates, times and locations vary with chapters. More than 100 chapters in Brevard. redhatsociety.com GFWC Viera Woman’s Club.........................321-751-6984 General Federation of Woman’s Clubs 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Monday (Sep - May) Noon • Lunch $15 lunch; reservations required 5 days prior to meeting Holiday Inn & Conference Center, Viera gfwcvierawomansclub.com • Vierawomansclub@yahoo.com

WRITERS GROUPS Family Writing..............................................321-631-7549 9:30 a.m. • Wednesday Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave, Rockledge MartinAndersenSeniorCenter.com • masc1025@att.net Florida Writers Association – Melbourne Writers Group. mail@editorofbooks.com Writers helping writers 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Palm Bay Hospital Dining Room, 1424 Malabar Rd., Palm Bay fwamelbourne.wordpress.com

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Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club.......................321-784-9128 9:30 a.m. • 1st Thursday (Sept. - May) Cocoa Beach Country Club 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach cocoabeachwomansclub.org • robert.schaefer@prodigy.net

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VETERANS Resources and Organizations VETERAN RESOURCES Aid & Assistance (A&A) Pension.................veteranaid.org AVET Project, Inc............................................ 321-373-7046 (American Veterans Empowerment Team) P.O. Box 254555, Patrick AFB, FL 32925 AVET strives to heighten awareness to the needs of past and present United States service men and women, their families, and other needy Americans in providing programs and services of assistance, entertainment, and counseling by enlisting the public’s aid. Brevard County Veterans Service Office.... 321-633-2012 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Veteran Benefits Assistance— Assists veterans/families and survivors to obtain VA benefits. Services include information, applications and appeals concerning disability, home loan, education, health care and survivor benefits.

Employ Florida: Vets..................................1-800-438-4128 Employ Florida seeks to match employers with qualified veterans. veterans.employflorida.com efmhelpmailbox@flaawi.com Florida Department of Veterans Affairs...... 727-319-7400 The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. A Florida Veterans Benefit Guide is available at FloridaVets.org. James A. Haley Veterans Hospital ........ 800-747-9017 813-972-2000 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa Involuntary Psychiatric Intervention, Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Veteran’s hospital: medical & mental health services. Baker Act facility. Open 24/7. The National Veteran’s Crisis Hotline . . . 1-800-273-8255

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National Veterans Homeless Support ............................. 321-208-7562 or 888-787-NVHS (6847) 7075 N. Cocoa Blvd., Suite 700, Port St. John NVHS exists to eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida. They offer five signature programs that provide an appropriate hand-up for veterans in different types of hardship and assist homeless veterans in their transition back into society. nvhs.us Military/Veteran Assistance (American Red Cross).................................... 321-494-2402 1150 South Hickory Street, Melbourne Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 24 hour for emergency Social Services for Military Personnel, Disaster Relief Services Offers assistance to military personnel (active/retired). Messaging to military personnel stationed away from home. Financial assistance to families in time of crisis. Also gives 24hour service during disasters. Vet Center.................... 321-254-3410 or 1-877-WAR VETS (877-927-8387) 2094 Sarno Rd., Melbourne Vet Center provides confidential PTSD and sexual trauma counseling, outreach, and referral services to veterans readjusting to civilian life, as well as grief counseling to the families of fallen soldiers. vetcenter.va.gov Veterans Resource Committee of the Melbourne Regional Chamber........................................ 321-724-5400 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne Justin Anderson, community liaison The Veterans Resource Committee brings together various area veterans groups and supports veteran-owned businesses. Their mission is: To serve all veterans who have honorably served our nation. veteransresourcecommittee.org facebook.com/VeteransResource Veterans Services Program.......................... 321-639-0166 4087 US Highway 1, Suite 3, Rockledge Monday-Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Veterans Services Program provides homes for veterans and disabled veterans. housingforhomeless.org Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline......1-800-273-TALK (8255), press “1” Free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. Veterans can call the Lifeline number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), and press “1” to be routed to the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline. Veterans Transitional Housing Facility...... 321-690-0805 4028 N Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32935 Transitional Housing/Shelter Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic—Brevard......................... 321-637-3788 2900 Veterans Way, Viera

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Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Veteran’s outpatient clinic. Ambulatory care center. Medical/mental health. Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center...... 888-611-5916 Veterans Benefits Assistance Provides assistance for veterans with a delinquent VA mortgage. Support Group-Vietnam Veterans (Pointman Ministries)................................... 800-877-VETS Ministry helping Vietnam veterans with personal and family problems. Call for meeting times and dates. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)................................ 321-639-0166 4087 US Highway 1, Suite 3, Rockledge Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Program assists veterans and their families in finding housing as rapidly as appropriate, or help them stay in their current housing. housingforhomeless.org TEE/VR - Cocoa Program.............................. 321-631-2963 7 Pineapple Avenue, #5, Cocoa Training, education and employment assistance provided for Vocational Rehabilitation referrals, homeless veterans enrolled in our homeless Veterans Reintegration and persons within the community. Military OneSource....................................... 800-342-9647 Military OneSource is a free Resource Service line provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions. militaryonesource.com

Memorials, Tributes, and Entertainment Space View Park............................................. 321-633-2046 8 Broad Street, Titusville On the shore of the Indian River in downtown Titusville, this park is landscaped with artistic sculpture, foliage, palms and hardwood trees. It features a Veterans Memorial with brass plaques commemorating each war in which the United States has participated. Paved walkways, a fishing and boat dock and small dock side shelter inspire leisurely strolls to watch rocket launches. The Traveling Memorial Wall: Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard......... 321-501-6896 P.O. Box 237225, Cocoa Greg Welsh, Wall Manager, Greg@TravelingWall.us travelingwall.us Veterans Memorial Park .............................. 321-633-2046 400 S. Sykes Creek Dr., Merritt Island Monday-Friday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. On the water’s edge at Sykes Creek, this 2.63 - acre

community river park houses a Veterans Memorial Museum and a spacious meeting room available for rental. A 335-foot boardwalk along the waterfront invites scenic viewing and fishing. For activity and facility rental information, contact the Brevard Veterans Council at 321-453-1776. Vietnam Veterans of Brevard...................... 321-690-0805 1125 W. King St., Cocoa Monday-Friday 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Occasional emergency food assistance, clothing, medical appointments transportation, homeless financial assistance programs, assistance with food, clothing, transportation, employment, entitlement claims assist., etc. Free shuttle service to Veteran’s Clinic in Orlando every Wednesday. From there, you may pick up shuttle to Veterans Hospital in Tampa. Call and make reservations at least 10 days in advance. Shuttle for North Brevard is Tuesday to Viera Clinic. Shuttle for South Brevard is Thursday to Viera Clinic.

American Legion Post Unit 163................... 321-259-7239 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Thursday, Legion & Auxiliary 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne commander@legionpost163.com American Legion Post 20............................. 321-773-5151 7 p.m. • 2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m. • 1st Monday 5:30 p.m. • Saturdays, Dinners 105 Ocean Blvd., Satellite Beach American Legion Post 348........................... 321-799-1060 6 p.m. • 3rd Thursday 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday 105 Lincoln Ave., Cape Canaveral American Legion Post 359........................... 321-268-1632 7 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday 7 p.m. • 1st Wednesday, Auxiliary 7260 S. U.S. 1, Bellwood

Women Reaching Women............................ 321-704-0034 Provides funding for professional counseling for military moms and single moms and their children. womenreachingwomenfl.org • wrw2u@aol.com

AMVETS Post 893.......................................... 321-639-9700 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Monday 7 p.m. • 3rd Monday, Auxiliary 218 Hardee Lane, Rockledge

920th Rescue Wing........................................ 321-494-0536 Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach Based at Patrick Air Force Base, the 920th Rescue Wing is the only Air Force Reserve Command combat-search-and-rescue unit. Their motto is “These things we do, that others may live.”

Brevard Veterans Council............................. 321-453-1776 9 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island veteransmemorialcenter.org VMCoperationsmgr@gmail.com

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS

Civil Air Patrol, Patrick Composite Squadron...................... 321-494-6395 6:30 - 9 p.m. • Wednesdays Patrick South Housing Area, Bldg. 3650 200 Shearwater Pkwy., Satellite Beach

Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 557.................................................... 321-917-4164 3 p.m. • 1st Wednesday Sharkey’s Lounge, The Tides 1001 N. Hwy. A1A, Patrick Air Force Base 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 7 p.m. • 3rd Thursday American Legion Riders 6 - 8 p.m. Fridays Dinner 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

USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 17-02...................... 321-254-0540 Open to U.S. citizen 18 and over. 7:30 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday $40/July to June Palm Bay Road at RR Track cgaux.org DAV Chapter 109 & Auxiliary....................... 321-269-0109 6 p.m. • 2nd Monday 435 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville General Daniel “Chappie” James Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc................................... 321-537-5002 11 a.m. • 3rd Saturdays (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa 75/Annual Membership P.O. Box 254001 Patrick AFB Florida 32925 tuskegeeairmen.org • Maloon57@aol.com Jewish War Veterans Walter I. Berlin Post 639............................... 321-783-3027 9 a.m. • 2nd Sunday (except June, July & Aug.) Joe’s Club, 4676 Wickham Road, Melbourne TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

Not just a pretty face: these models are veterans, too By Rae Botsford Five of the models in this issue of Boomer Guide are U.S. military veterans, covering military history from World War II to the recent conflicts in Iraq. They served in different branches, differenct conflicts, different countries, different times, with various jobs and for varying lengths, but every single one of them served for the sake of America. When Mike Mauer joined the Air Force, he fell in love with flight. After completing his “four years, seven months, and five days,” he traveled internationally as a civilian, earned his pilot’s license, and became an air traffic controller. He hasn’t flown a plane in decades (though he once got to fly the Shamu blimp), but he still likes to travel, often by RV with his wife. “We like to rate and rank new restaurants,” he said, and being married for 51 years is his biggest accomplishment. Single mom and breast cancer survivor Arla Tweedy spent more than 20 years in the Army and another seven years with the Melbourne police department, doing numerous jobs for both. She has since earned her master’s degree and is now working through her bucket list, including zip-lining and skydiving. Now she wants to pay off her house, see the Aurora Borealis and visit the Vatican. “Some are obvious, like ‘make a difference,’ which we try to do on a regular basis,” she said. “But others, like jumping out of an airplane with your kids — I had to be willing to do those.”

Brenda Arnold

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Rex Derin, who served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, also has a bucket list. He and his wife walked the Appalachian Trail, which he calls a “lifechanging episode,” and has more adventures ahead. “We’re open for anything,” he said. He’s not new to adventure, as he did plenty of traveling with the Air Force. “I went all over southeast Asia,” he said. “I went all over England. A lot of that was working hard, too, so I can’t actually say it was fun. It was interesting!” he laughed.

Korean War Veterans Association Chapter #210................................................. 321-455-2937 1 p.m. • 1st Wednesday (Except June, July & Aug.) Brevard Veterans Council Building 400 Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island kwva.org Military Officers of America......................... 321-784-8934 Cape Canaveral Chapter Meetings 8 - 9 a.m. • Thursdays Patrick Air Force Base, Golf Course Clubhouse 8 - 9 a.m. • 3rd Thursday Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Dr., Viera moaacc.org

Arla Tweedy

Mike Mauer

Then there’s Jack Graziano. At 89, Graziano is the oldest model in the group, and he’s still incredibly lively. He performs songs for seniors and magic for children today, but 70 years ago, he entered the Army in the midst of World War II. Though he enjoyed his work as an entertainer, cargo checker, boxing instructor and clerk typist, it was still military conflict. “The general public should try to make peace instead of wars, but I don’t know how we can ever convince these politicians,” Graziano said. Before Brenda Arnold chose to join the military, she was a stand-up comedian and thespian, but it was her 20 years of paralegal experience that made Navy Legalman a natural fit. After 16 years of service and some time in Iraq, Arnold was discharged for injuries in May 2013. Now she’s thinking about getting back into stand-up. “Whatever I choose to do, I give it all four engines, and I’m not afraid to try.” ◆

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............. 321-242-3279 11:30 a.m. • 4th Friday (except Dec.) Indian River Colony Club, At Ease Club 1936 Freedom Dr., Viera Military Officers Association of America Cape Canaveral Chapter............................... 321-373-7046 PO Box 254186, Patrick AFB moaacc.org Sons of Confederate Veterans..................... 321-452-3207 7 p.m. • 4th Thursday Meeting room in Meemaw’s 600 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4206......... 321-724-4121 3201 S. Dairy Rd., Melbourne C/O R. Bowman This veterans fraternal organization meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Call for meeting time. You must have served in a foreign war for the United States of America. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4536........... 321-725-2999 4401 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay This veterans fraternal organization meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Center and Museum.......321-453-1776 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Daily, free admission 8 a.m. - noon • Mon - Sat, service officers 9 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday, council meetings $50 Lifetime Member • DD214 required Veteran Admission 400 S. South Creek Parkway Merritt Island VeteransMemorialCenter.org vmcoperationsmgr@gmail.com

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VFW Satellite Post 8191......................................321-254-9885 7:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday, Post 2 p.m. • 2nd Wednesday, Women’s Auxiliary 6 p.m. • Wednesdays, Bingo 4130 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne VFW Post 10148....................................................321-783-4286 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Men’s Auxiliary 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Post & Ladies’ Auxiliary 150 Minutemen Cswy., Cocoa Beach vfw10148.com 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 Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association, Space Coast Chapter No. 64......................... 321-727-8373 5495 Fishtail Palm Avenue, Cocoa Service Clubs - Meets on the second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 1080 S Hickory St, Melbourne. Veterans of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, Women’s Army Corps, Women on active duty in the Army, Army veterans or Reserves are eligible. A congressionally chartered national veterans association.

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Listing information changes from time to time, if you have a change or notice a wrong number call us at 321-242-1235 and we will change it in our database and in our next issue. Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association Space Coast Chapter #64....................................321-727-8373 Accepts Air Force, Guards, Reserves, Active Duty & Veterans 10 - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Saturday • Call for location $25 Annual membership dues Armywomen64.org • WACVA1976@gmail.com Women in the Air Force Space Coast Chapter 1.......321-254-7337 or 321-259-7239 10 a.m. • 1st Saturday American Legion Post 163 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne Women Reaching Women..........................321-704-0034 Provides funding for professional counseling for military moms and single moms and their children. womenreachingwomenfl.org • wrw2u@aol.com

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55+ Retirement Communities..........................................................76 & Gated Communities Apartment Living...........................................................................................77 Assisted Living ...................................................................................................77 Brevard County Map................................................................................78 Parks for 50+........................................................................................................80 Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation......................81 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care .............................................................82 Adult Family Care Homes....................................................................82 Community-Based Services................................................................83

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ACTIVE 55+ RETIREMENT & GATED Communities

indian River Colony Club.................321-255-6000 Active 55+ retired predominately military community 1936 Freedom Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940 indianrivercolonyclub.com

NORTH BREVARD SWAN LAKE........................................................321-269-0991 3406 Skimmer Lane, Titusville, FL 32796 swanlakeflorida.com

MERRITT ISLAND VILLAGE RESORT.............321-452-4684 327 Silver Oaks Ave., Merritt Island, FL 32952

Retirement communities throughout Brevard, specifically for those ages 55 and over.

SAN MATEO VILLAGE ......................................321-264-2404 5205 Sisson Rd., Titusville, FL 32796 PINEWOOD VILLAGE .......................................321-267-0933 42 Pinewood Place, Mims, FL 32754 pinewoodvillagebrevard.com CENTRAL BREVARD BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE ...........................321-426-1734 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 sagora.com/brennity-melbourne FOREST LAKES OF COCOA .............................321-631-7431 113 Rosewood Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926 forestlakesofcocoa.org GRAND ISLE AT VIERA .....................................321-752-7144 1910 Grand Isle Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32940 HERITAGE ISLE ..................................................321-576-0264 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera, FL 32940 heritageisleclub.com INDIAN OAKS ....................................................321-636-9683 780 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955 ISLAND LAKES ...................................................888-346-1651 4499 Wood Stork Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32953 4islandlakes.com LOST LAKES .......................................................321-639-3245 140 Lost Lakes Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926 HOMES AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR RENT Several spacious floor plans to choose from!

Community Amenities:

Lady Lake’s best kept secret!

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18-Hole Championship Golf Course & Restaurant 20,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse 2 Heated Swimming Pools Free Fitness Center with Sauna Shuffleboard & Billiards Social Clubs and Sports Teams Planned Resident Activities & Social Involvement

Luxury, Gated 55+ Manufactured Home Community 224 Magnolia Drive | Lady Lake, FL 32159 (888) 690-1383 | wateroakcountryclub.com

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SOUTH BREVARD HOLLYWOOD ESTATES, INC. .........................321-724-1100 4301 Kimberly Cir., West Melbourne, FL 32904 HOMES OF PONCE DE LEON..........................321-773-2828 125 Ponce de Leon Dr., 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 RECREATION DISTRICT....................................321-724-2240 215 Holiday Park Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907 QUAIL RUN .........................................................321-984-0786 2445 Eber Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32904 quailrunretirement.com THE LAKES OF MELBOURNE .........................321-725-5500 4000 Hollywood Blvd., West Melbourne, FL 32904 THE VILLAGE OF PONCE DE LEON................321-723-4139 2730 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 Victoria Landing................................ 321-622-6730 1279 Houston St., Melbourne, FL 32935 victorialanding.com MICCO/BAREFOOT BAY BAREFOOT BAY RECREATION DISTRICT ....772-664-3141 625 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 bbrd.org PELICAN BAY MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY.........................................772-664-3138 8600 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32976

SOUTHLAKE TOWERS .....................................321-725-2386 5501 Pinewood Dr. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

APARTMENT LIVING/ Independent

The Fountains...............................................321-984-1494 4451 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 kiscoseniorliving.com/communities_fountains.asp

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 royalpalmssenior.com SAND POINT Senior Living........................321-383-6000 1800 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL 32780 brookdaleliving.com TITUSVILLE TOWERS, 62+...............................321-267-4204 405 Indian River Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 titusvilletowers.com CENTRAL BREVARD BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE ...........................321-426-1734 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 sagora.com/brennity-melbourne COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE....................321-452-1233 1200 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island, FL 32952 courtenayspringsvillage.org WESTMINSTER ASBURY..................................321-632-4943 1430 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922 westminsterretirement.com SOUTH BREVARD ASCENSION MANOR SENIOR HOUSING ....321-757-9828 2960 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, FL 32935 Buena Vida Estates ....................................321-724-0060 2129 West New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904 BuenaVidaEstates.org CENTURY OAKS.................................................321-722-4440 4001 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 century-oaks.org GLENBROOKE AT PALM BAY .........................321-956-3330 815 Briar Creek Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 glenbrookeseniorliving.com SONATA AT MELBOURNE ...............................321-499-2717 3260 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935 sonatamelbourne.com

TRINITY TOWERS EAST & WEST ....................321-723-7512 650 and 700 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 TRINITY TOWERS SOUTH................................321-723-8620 615 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

ASSISTED LIVING

Licensed housing facilities providing 24-hour limited health care and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing and medication management. NORTH BREVARD BENTON HOUSE OF TITUSVILLE...................321-383-2112 497 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 bentonhouse.com LILAC HOUSE .....................................................321-449-9639 1770 S. Lilac Circle, Titusville, FL 32796 RIVERVIEW RETIREMENT CENTER ...............321-383-2125 4470 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32780 SAND POINT Senior Living........................321-383-6000 1800 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL 32780 brookdaleliving.com TITUSVILLE TOWERS, 62+...............................321-264-8965 405 Indian River Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 titusvilletowers.com CENTRAL BREVARD ANGEL GUARDIAN ASSISTED LIVING..........321-223-8371 280 Bahama Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32952 angelguardianinc.com Assisted Living Facility Lic #AL11568 & AL11971

321.449.8880

Specializing in Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Dementia Care www.LaCasaAssistedLiving.com 220 N. Grove St., Merritt Island

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SNUG HARBOR..................................................772-663-5832 7645 Kyak Court, Sebastian, FL 32976

72 miles of Paradise

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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 2014 Boomer Guide as a subtle hint that it’s time to move to Florida and get started living right. 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.

HISTORIC TITUSVILLE MAIN STREET

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE

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.

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.

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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CASUAL COUNTRY LIVING.............................321-632-9622 4801 Mango Ave., Cocoa, FL 32926 casualcountryliving.com 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 FRIENDS AT HOME............................................321-449-9639 3680 Canaveral Groves Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32926 charisalg.com HORIZON HOUSE..............................................321-704-4458 119 W. Suwanee Lane, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 charisalg.com JACOB’S LADDER..............................................321-636-1911 946 Brunswick Lane, Rockledge, Fl 32955 jacobsladderfamily.com

Home Sweet Home CEDAR

CREEK

ASSISTED LIVING

www.cedarcreekalf.com 4279 Judith Avenue, Merritt Island

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

Call today for a tour of Cedar Creek Call 321-454-7768 • Our Extended Care license provides all of the assistance you may need.

La Casa Senior Assisted Living...........321-449-8880 220 N. Grove St., Merritt Island, FL 32953 lacasaassistedliving.com OUR HOUSE........................................................321-704-4458 315 Wainai Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32953 OPEN ARMS WITH LOVE.................................321-632-4955 834 Faull Dr., Rockledge, FL 32955 openarmswithlove.com PALACE RETIREMENT HOME.........................321-639-0004 965 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge, FL 32955 Palm Cottages..............................................321-633-1819 3821 Sunnyside Ct., Rockledge, FL 32955 Palm-Cottages.com SHERWOOD HOUSE.........................................321-704-4458 2465 E. Sherwood Cir., Cocoa, FL 32926 charisalg.com 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 sonatamelbourne.com TOWN SQUARE..................................................321-255-6030 1700 Wuesthoff Dr., Melbourne, FL 32940 wuesthoff.com/locations/town-square-wuesthoffassisted-living-viera TRINITY HOUSE.................................................321-745-2126 775 Montego Bay Dr. South, Merritt Island, FL 32953 SOUTH BREVARD BETHESDA ON TURKEY CREEK .....................321-723-3288 2800 Fordham Rd., NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 bethesdaonturkeycreek.com Buena Vida Estates....................................321-724-0060 2129 West New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904 BuenaVidaEstates.org CENTURY OAKS ................................................321-722-4440 4001 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 century-oaks.org

• Veterans’ program available to assist those who qualify.

CLARKE’S ASSISTED LIVING...........................321-723-3096 48 Emerson Dr. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Assisted Living Facility #AL10541

EDEN’S GARDEN...............................................321-499-3522 1598 Giles St. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

A comfortAble lifestyle

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BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE............................321-426-1734 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 sagora.com/brennity-melbourne

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

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

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

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

FLORIDA SHORE................................................321-726-8070 2155 Keystone Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904

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

GLENBROOKE AT PALM BAY..........................321-956-3330 815 Briar Creek Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 glenbrookeseniorliving.com

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

GOLDEN WINGS DARROW.............................321-676-6331 1351 Darrow Rd. SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908

The Fountains...............................................321-984-1494 4451 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 kiscoseniorliving.com/communities_fountains.asp

GOLDEN WINGS WENDEL..............................321-952-6623 3116 Wendel Rd. SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

PARKS FOR 50+

HIBISCUS COURT...............................................321-951-1050 540 East Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 hibiscuscourtmelbourne.com PLEASANT HOME..............................................321-984-8688 277 Tipton Rd. SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908 pleasanthomealf.com

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

Edens Garden

ALF, LLC

Assisted Living in an “At Home” Atmosphere

Angela Dana Administrator Cert. #130524877

1598 GILES ST NW Palm Bay, Florida 32907 Our 5 bed facility is professionally decorated, to enhance the comfort of your loved one. All rooms are extra large. We believe that our residents’ comfort, needs and independence are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry. This is a 24 hour facility Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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License #AL12428

321 499-3522

CENTRAL BREVARD

CASA LOMA ESTATES.......................................321-254-2656 6560 US Highway 1, Melbourne, FL 32940

THE BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE.................321-426-1734 7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940 sagora.com/brennity-melbourne

SONRISE VILLAGE RV PARK............................321-631-0305 245 Flamingo Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926

SKILLED NURSING/Rehabilitation

Licensed long-term care (nursing homes) and in-patient rehabilitation facilities. NORTH BREVARD

Courtenay Springs Village..................321-452-1233 1100 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island, FL 32952 courtenayspringsvillage.org Island Health and Rehab......................321-453-0202 125 Alma Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32953 islandhealthandrehab.com

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

HEALTH CENTER OF MERRITT ISLAND...... 321-454-4035 500 Crockett Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32953 healthcentermerrittisland.com

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

SOUTH BREVARD

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

Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center.............................321-723-1235 1515 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 anchorcareandrehab.com/ Atlantic Shores Rehab Center...........321-953-2219 4251 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901 atlanticshoresrehab.com

Keep the Loved PALM Ones Dear To You COTTAGES Near To You! ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

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3821 Sunnyside Court Rockledge, FL 32955

(321) 633-1819

www.Palm-Cottages.com Member of : • Kiwanis Club • Doctors' Goodwill Foundation • Patient Advocacy and Support Services • http://www.mymedwall.com

Private Suites with Private Bath Friendship Suites 24/7 Care Giv Assistance with Eating, Bathing, Dressing and Ambulation Supervision of Self Administration of Medication Daily Reminders and Prompting Quarterly Well Checks Three “from Scratch” Meals a Day Snacks Throughout the Day Everyday Activity Program Telephone/Cable Available Housekeeping Personalized Laundry Service

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Avante Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.............................321-723-3215 1420 S. Oak St., Melbourne, FL 32901 avantecenters.com CarnEgie Gardens Nursing Center............................................321-723-1321 1415 S. Hickory St., Melbourne, FL 32901 gchc.com Consulate Health Care..........................321-255-9200 3033 Sarno Rd., Melbourne, FL 32934 consulatehealthcare.com Life Care Center of Melbourne.........321-727-0984 606 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne, FL 32901 Life Care Center of Palm Bay...............321-768-6532 175 Villa Nueva Ave., Palm Bay, FL 32907 Melbourne Terrace..................................321-725-3990 251 Florida Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 melbourneterracerehab.com The Palms Rehabilitation......................321-722-0660 5405 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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CENTRAL BREVARD

West Melbourne Health and RehabILITATION....................................321-725-7360 2125 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904 Wuesthoff Progressive Care ............321-752-1000 8050 Spyglass Road, Viera, FL 32940

ALZHEIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & Memory CARE NORTH BREVARD Benton House of Titusville.................321-383-2112 497 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 CENTRAL BREVARD Autumn House..............................................321-242-1006 7999 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera, FL 32940 BRENNITY AT MELBOURNE............................321-426-1734 7300 Watersong Lane, Viera, FL 32940 Clare Bridge West Melbourne...........321-951-4455 7199 Greenboro Dr. West Melbourne, FL 32904 brookdaleliving.com La Casa Senior Assisted Living...........321-449-8880 220 N. Grove St., Merritt Island, FL 32953 lacasaassistedliving.com Life Care Center of Melbourne.........321-727-0984 606 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne, FL 32901 THE HEALTH CENTER OF MERRITT ISLAND..................................................321-454-4035 500 Crockett Blvd. Merritt Island, FL 32953 Sonata at Melbourne..............................321-499-2717 3260 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935 sonatamelbourne.com SOUTH BREVARD Life Care Center of Melbourne.........321-727-0984 606 E. Sheridan Rd. Melbourne, FL 32901 Life Care Center of Palm Bay...............321-768-6532 175 Villa Nueva Ave. Palm Bay, FL 32907

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ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES Licensed residential homes providing room, board and personal care for up to five people in a family-style environment. NORTH BREVARD First Class Adult Family Care........321-264-6357 3717 Chiara Dr., Titusville, FL 32796 CENTRAL BREVARD Trinity House.........................................321-745-2126 775 S. Montego Bay Dr. S, Merritt Island, FL 32953 Tuscany HOuse......................................321-704-0300 5806 Indigo Crossing Drive, Viera, FL 32940 SOUTH BREVARD Freeman’s Family Care.......................321-956-3190 1771 Half Moon St. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Your Care Brevard.............................................321-757-6970 Long Term Care Nursing Home Diversion 4676 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935 yourcarebrevard.org

“ We are healthcare professionals ourselves and know firsthand Sonata’s exceptional customer service made a difference in the health and well-being of our dad. ” Marge Thompson & Laura Purcell, owners of Home Instead Senior Care with their dad, George

Service that anticipates every need. Resort Retirement, Assisted Living and Memory Care

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Service and care with personalized attention to detail. Service that puts you at ease. Service that makes life worry-free – and fun.

$1,000!

Assisted Living License #12122

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Alzheimer’s/dementia....86

Fibromyalgia..............................91

Amputee............................................86

Gluten................................................91

Arthritis...........................................86

Grandparenting Support..............................................91

Assault and Abuse Survivors........................................86

Laryngectomy........................91

Bereavement/Grief Support..............................................86

Lou Gehrig’s Disease/ALS.....................................92

Brain Injury..................................88

Mental Health/ Suicide...................................................92

Cancer................................................88 Cardiac.............................................89 Caregiving....................................89 Compulsive Gambling........................................89

Multiple Sclerosis................92 Osteoporosis.............................92 Polio......................................................92 Scleroderma..............................93

Crohn’s/Colitis.......................89

Sleep Disorders........................93

Diabetes.............................................89

Spinal Cord..................................93

Divorce..............................................91

Stroke..................................................93

Domestic Violence.............91

Substance Abuse.....................93

Eating Disorders...................91

Vision....................................................93

Epilepsy................................................91

Widow/Widowers...............93

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia All Men’s Support Group.................................321-253-4430 9:30 - 11 a.m. • Monday Joe’s Club Central, 4676 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne info@brevardalzheimers.org • brevardalzheimers.org Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family........................321-434-7625 Caregiver Support Group 11 a.m. - Noon • Thursday 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org Alzheimer’s Dementia Support.....................772-664-9996 1 p.m. • Every Tuesday Joe’s Club South, 951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco brevardalzheimers.org 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 Dementia Support Group...............................321-452-4341 10:30 a.m. - Noon • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 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 Memories Forever Workshop.........................321-434-7625 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Thursday The Center for Family Caregivers 3661 South Babcock St., Melbourne Purple Balloon Caregiver Support...........321-253-6326 Support Group & Resource Center 10 - 11 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera

Amputee Amputee Support Group................................321-984-4600 1 p.m. • 1st Tuesday HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehab Hospital 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

Arthritis Aerobics Class..............................................321-724-1338 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. • Tuesday & Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay gpbsc.org

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Chair Yoga Class...........................................321-724-1338 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay Joint Therapy Class............................................321-724-1338 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Tuesday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay Life Skills & Senior Fitness...............................321-724-1338 8:45 - 9:45 a.m • Monday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m • Thursday Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay

Assault and Abuse Survivors Childhood Sexual Abuse/Incest Survivor Support...............................................321-242-3110 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Monday Women’s Center, 1425 Aurora Rd., Melbourne womenscenterinbrevard.org Domestic Violence.............................................321-242-3110 — Melbourne 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday Women’s Center, 425 Aurora Rd. — Titusville..........................................................321-607-6811 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Monday Conference Room, 725 S. DeLeon Ave., Ste.116 Kool Kid................................................................321-242-3110 Witness to abuse and victims of domestic violence 4 - 5 p.m. • Monday Women’s Center, 1425 Aurora Rd., Melbourne Kool Kids...............................................................321-607-6811 Witness to abuse and victims of domestic violence 4 - 5 p.m. • Monday Parrish Medical Center, 3rd floor Men’s Survivor Group.......................................321-242-1526 A new group is forming to support adult male victims of childhood abuse.

Bereavement/GrieF Widows and Friends of South Brevard........321-254-2007 1 p.m. • Wednesdays every week St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 2030 A1A, Indialantic Social Support Groups....321-269-4240 or 866-869-4240 Men’s Breakfast • 1st Wednesday Ladies Luncheon • 1st Thursday New Beginning Luncheon (men & women) • 3rd Thursday Adult Bereavement Group...................................321-269-4240 or 866-269-4240 1 - 2 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Rockledge Presbyterian Church, 921 Rockledge Dr., Rockledge

SUPPORT GROUP directory Adult Bereavement .........321-269-4240 or 866-269-4240 1 - 2 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday Hospice of St. Francis, 1250 Grumman Place, Titusville Adult Bereavement .........321-269-4240 or 866-269-4240 3 - 4:30 p.m. • Mondays Hospice of St. Francis, 4875 North Wickham Rd., Melbourne Barefoot Bay Grief.............................................772-664-9996 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Joe’s Club South, 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco Bereavement.......................................................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) —Melbourne, 7 - 9 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Courtyard by Marriott, 2101 W. New Haven Ave.

—Cocoa Beach 6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Tuesday Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 525 Minuteman Cswy. Growing Through Grief....................................321-752-2534 3:30 - 5 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 525 Minuteman Causeway, Cocoa Beach Getting Together Social Luncheon Group... 321-253-2222 —Central Brevard, 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Friday —South Brevard, 11:30 a.m. • 4th Wednesday Good Grief Breakfast Club ..............................321-752-2534 (for men, open to the community) 9 - 10:30 a.m. • 1st & 3rd Thursday Bob Evans Restaurant, 895 Palm Bay Rd., West Melbourne Grief Share ..........................................321-269-6702 ext. 405 6 - 8 p.m. • Tuesday Park Ave. Baptist Church, 600 S. Park Ave., Titusville griefshare.org Grieving Children...............................................321-733-7672 Ages 5 to 12 and families, 13 to 17 and families, 18 to 25 and families Bright Star, 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne Please register 321-733-7672, cynthia.koppler@health-first.org terry.musso@health-first.org • health-first.org TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

Holding the Grieving Heart Sharing the Way Through...............................321- 254-0313 6 - 7:30 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday Unity Church of Melbourne, 1745 Trimble Rd., Melbourne Living With Loss.................................................321-751-6671 10 - 11:30 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Thursday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera Never Alone.........................................................321-727-3131 For single people 55 and older 6 p.m. • Every Monday On 3rd Monday group meets off-site – call for location 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 Wednesday 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 Safe Place Rockledge........................................321-253-2222 10:30 a.m. • 2nd & 4th Tuesday Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge brevardhospice.org Safe Place West Melbourne ............................321-253-2222 10:30 a.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday West Melbourne Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd. Safe Place Evening.............................................321-253-2222 6 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Thursday Wuesthoff Hospice & Palliative Care 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Survivors of Suicide Evening Support Group...................................321-253-2222 6 p.m. • 2nd Thursday Wuesthoff Hospice & Palliative Care 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Youth Adult Grief..................321-264-1687, 866-269-4240 (age18 to 30) Call to register 6:30 to 8 p.m. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Grief & Share.......................................................321-267-3113 2 - 3:30 p.m. • 1st Wednesday (Jan. to March) Great Outdoors Community Church 144 Plantation Dr., Titusville

Brain Injury Brain Injury..........................................................321-984-4600 6:30 p.m. • Last Thursday Health South Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital Cafeteria, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

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Cancer Friend to Friend Support Group....................321-434-4335 7 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday Holmes Regional Medical Center Cancer Program Office Road to Recovery...............................................800-227-2345 Cancer patients need a ride to treatment American Cancer Society 24 hr. hotline General Cancer Support Group ....................321-952-8837 Noon • 1st Friday (light lunch served) 1430 S. Pine St., Melbourne mfiol@cancercarebrevard.com • cancercarebrevard.com General Cancer Support Group.....................321-952-8837 Noon • 2nd Friday (light lunch served) Cancer Care Center, 215 Cone Rd., Merritt Island mfiol@cancercarebrevard.com • cancercarebrevard.com General Cancer Support Group.....................321-952-8837 Noon • 3rd Friday (light lunch served) Cancer Care Center, 13050 U.S. 1, Sebastian cancercarebrevard.com • mfiol@cancercarebrevard.com Cancer Resource Library..................................321-434-4335 Open 7 days a week Holmes Regional Medical Center Central Brevard Breast Cancer.......................321-459-0399 7 - 9:30 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday First Baptist Church of Merritt Island, 140 Magnolia Ave., Merritt Island Central Brevard Breast Cancer.......................321-459-0399 Monthly luncheons various locations 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Wednesday upperduck@cfl.rr.com Live Life Now/ Leukemia or Lymphoma......321-434-4335 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Holmes Regional Medical Center Cancer Program Office Conference Room (A Entrance) Look Good, Feel Better.....................................800-227-9954 A free program that helps women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment cancer.org Parrish Partners Cancer Pathways Toward Cancer Survivorship..........................................321-268-6111 x 3544 4 - 5:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday Parrish Medical Center Conference Center Look Good, Feel Better.....................................321-434-5801 6 - 8 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Pro-Health & Fitness Center, Merritt Island Man to Man Prostate ........................................800-227-2345 American Cancer Society for details

Space Coast Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Alliance Support Group...................................321-749-5176 11:30 a.m. • 2nd Saturday • call for location Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 525 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach

Cardiac Adult Heartsaver CPR Courses.......................321-773-4405 Satellite Beach Fire Department 9 a.m. - Noon • 3rd Saturday (Jan. to Nov.) 1390 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

HealthFirst Center for Family Caregivers 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne centerforfamilycaregivers.org Caregiver Support Group................................321-268-6800 9:30 - 11 a.m. • 1st and 3rd Thursday Parrish Medical Center Heritage Hall, Health Village West Caregivers Support Group..............................321-267-3113 1 - 2:30 p.m. • 1st & 3rd Tuesday 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 on various days.

Congestive Heart Failure/ Stoke ...................321-268-6800 Parrish Health Village West: Heritage Hall 2 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday

Empowered Caregivers Support Group .....321-434-7625 11 a.m. • Thursday 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

Legacy Harbor Caregiver Support ...............321-751-6771 9 a.m. • 2nd Friday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera

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.

Purple Balloon Alzheimers Awaresness Center............................................321-253-6326 Events, classes and lectures. 9 a.m. • 2nd Friday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera purpleballoon.org

Caregiving Alzheimer’s Caregiver......321-773-2783 or 321-777-8522 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Tuesday Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 North Hwy AIA, Indialantic Caregiver 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 Tea.......................................................321-253-4430 1 p.m. • 3rd Wednesday Casa Christian Center Family Home, 163 Atlantic Ave., Indialantic Caregiver Support Group................321-268-6111 ext. 3544 4 - 5:30 p.m. • 3rd Monday PMC Conference Center, 951 N. Washington Ave, Titusville Caregiver Life Transitions .................................. 321-452-4341 1:30 - 3 p.m. • Tuesday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall Caregiver to Caregiver......................................321-434-7625 10:30 a.m. • Tuesday

Compulsive Gambling Florida Council of Compulsive Gambling 888-ADMIT-IT (24-hour helpline)................. 888-236-4848

Crohn’s/Colitis Brevard Crohn’s and Colitis Support............321-952-4514 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday (Jan., April, July and Oct.) Melbourne Public Library, 540 Fee Ave., Melbourne

Diabetes Diabetes Support Group.................................321-268-6699 3 - 4 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Parrish Medical Center Conference Center Diabetes Support Group.................................321-434-8169 11 a.m. • 3rd Wednesday Palm Bay Hospital – private dining room TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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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

With over 20 years of experience treating cancer in our communities, our Board-certified Radiation and Medical Oncologists are leading the way.

Medical Oncology • Radiation Oncology • Hematology Diagnostic Imaging • Genetic Testing • Genetic Counseling Radiation Oncology

Hematology / Oncology

Ravi Shankar, M.D. Medical Director Radiation Oncology

Todd V. Panarese, M.D. Radiation Oncology

Giuseppe Palermo, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology

Carl Tahn, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology

Diely Pichardo, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology

Germaine Blaine, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology

Fe V.S.J. Pancito, M.D. Radiation Oncology

Rahul Chopra, M.D. Radiation Oncology

Craig Badolato, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology

V. Pavan Kancharla, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology

David Ross, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology

Gregory Hoang, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology

Melbourne-Pine • Merritt Island • Melbourne-Wickham Palm Bay • Rockledge • Sebastian • Suntree/Viera • Titusville

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Rockledge (321) 636-2111

www.CancerCareBrevard.com

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. • Tuesday Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Riverside Dr., Indialantic divorceandrecovery.org Divorce Care .......................................................321-269-6702 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. • Wednesday Park Avenue Baptist Church, 2600 Park Ave., Titusville Divorce Care Groups Locations and times vary go to 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 725 S. DeLeon Ave., Ste. 116, Titusville.................321-607-6811 womenscenterinbrevard.org Serene Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter.321-726-8282 Psycho-educational and support group • 6 p.m. • Wednesday A group is available for children age 5 and older. Child care for those 5 and under. First Baptist Church, 3301 Dairy Rd., Melbourne sereneharbor.org

Eating Disorders Anorexia, Bulimia ..............................................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 • oaspacecoast.org — Indialantic Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Riverside Dr. 7 - 8 p.m. • Tuesday..........................................................321-727-7442 —Indian Harbor Beach 11 a.m. • 2nd Saturday Holy Name of Jesus Church, Rm. 4, 3050 N. Hwy A1A —Palm Bay .........................................................321-427-9423 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. • Thursday Our Lady of Grace Church, 300 Malabar Rd. Room 2 —Port St. John ...................................................321-266-1910 9:30 a.m. • Saturday Port St. John Public Library, 6500 Carole Ave.

—Titusville ..........................................................321-289-6200 7 p.m. • Monday Hope Community Fellowship, 2929 Cheney Highway —Rockledge .......................................................321-784-5370 7:30 p.m. • Sunday Circles of Care, 1770 Cedar St. —Sebastian ........................................................772-663-9169 10 - 11 a.m. • Tuesday Roseland United Methodist Church, 12962 Roseland Rd.

Epilepsy Epilepsy Support...............................................321-253-4112 6 - 7 p.m. • 4th Tuesday Advent Lutheran Church, 7550 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne epilepsyassoication.com

Fibromyalgia

Fibro Friends......................321-632-0786 or 321-728-3150 11:30 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday

Gluten Gluten Intolerance Support Group..............321-452-4341 1 - 3 p.m. 2nd Sunday Cape Canaveral Hospital – Rooms B & C

Grandparenting GRAND Parenting Again .................................321-452-4341 11 a.m. -noon • 2nd Thursday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall Grandparents Raising Grandchildren...........321-631-7776 grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org —Central Brevard Beachside 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • 3rd Thursday Memaw’s, 600 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach South Brevard.....................................................................321-631-7776 6:30 p.m. • 3rd Thursday Memaw’s, 4916 Babcock Blvd., Palm Bay Central Brevard..................................................................321-631-7776 9:30 a.m. • 3rd Tuesday GRG of Brevard office, 123 Barton Blvd., suite 102., Rockledge North Brevard.....................................................................321-631-7776 10 a.m. • 2nd Tuesday Senior Solutions office, 805 Century Medical Dr., Titusville —South Brevard................................................................321-631-7776 10 a.m. • 2nd Thursday Club Esteem, 33165 S. Monroe St., Melbourne

Laryngectomy Space Coast Nu-Voice Club.............................321-536-0831 A support group for laryngectomy patients and families. TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Divorce

Lou Gehrig’s Disease / ALS Florida Chapter Resource Group....888-257-1717, Ext. 109 2 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Sea Pines, Auditorium, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

Mental Health Bipolar Support Group.....................................321-452-4080 7 p.m. • Tuesday Faith Lutheran Church, 280 E. Merritt Ave., Merritt Island People with Mental Health Issues.................321-549-8761 1:45 - 3 p.m. • Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday (no meeting the last Saturday of month) Brevard Drop-In Center , 268 North Babcock St., Melbourne jean@brevard-drop-in-center.org • brevard-drop-in-center.org

—Suicide

Suicide Hotline 24/7.........2-1-1 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Brevard 2-1-1 Get connected. Get aAnswers. Survivors of Suicide Support Group............321-253-2222 6 p.m. • Thursday Wuesthoff Hospice, 8060 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera The National Alliance on Mental Illness Information Helpline ...................................1-800-950-6264 NAMI Spacecoast -Melbourne..............................................321-267-8214 10:30 a.m. - noon • 3rd Saturday Circles of Care, 2000 Commerce Dr., Melbourne 6 p.m. • 3rd Tuesday Cocoa........................................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

Multiple Sclerosis MS Support Group Cocoa Chapter...............321-636-0235 2 p.m. • 2nd Sundays Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa MS Support Group Eau Gallie Chapter........321-636-0235 2 p.m. • 4th Sundays MIMA Gateway Complex1223 Gateway Dr., Melbourne

Osteoporosis Bone Walker’s Plus ............................................321-773-6458 (Osteoporosis Support & Exercise) 10:30 -11:30 a.m. • Monday (fee) Satellite Beach Rec. Dept., 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach

Polio Post Polio Support Group of Brevard...........321-725-9179 Noon • Meetings on even number of months 2nd Saturday Lobster Shanty, 2200 S. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach bbdeere@aol.com or deere@aol.com

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Scleroderma Foundation.......................... 1-800-722-HOPE scleroderma.org

Sleep Disorders AWAKE Sleep Disorders ..................................321-268-6408 6 - 8 p.m. • 1st Monday Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John 5005 Port St. John Parkway, Port St. John parrishmed.com/psj

Spinal cord Spinal Cord Injury Support Group................321-984-4600 4:30 p.m. • 4th Wednesday Sea Pines, Auditorium, 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

Stroke 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

Widow / Widowers Widows and Friends of South Brevard........321-254-2007 1 p.m. • Wednesday - every week St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 2030 A1A, Indialantic

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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 Eastern Florida State 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.

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

For a list of supplies to have on hand, go to floridadisaster.org/supplykit.htm. Source: brevardcounty.us Brevard County Emergency Management

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. TheBoomerSeniorGuide.com |

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Seniors At Lunch sites:

Seniors at Lunch is held at nutrition centers within the North, Central, and South areas of Brevard County every weekday and provides hot meals and activities to Brevard’s elderly population. Scheduled activities include games, speakers, entertainment, holiday celebrations, and music. Bus transportation is provided to many participating centers. Seniors At Lunch is also opened to those younger than 60 if they live at a participating neighborhood meal site and there are seats open. North: Cuyler Park Community Center Annex 321-264-6491 • 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2329 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims Bus Service: No (limited escort only) Gibson Center 321-269-3593 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 835 Sycamore St., Titusville Bus Service: Yes Port St. John Community Center 321-638-4499 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 6650 Corto Rd., Cocoa Bus Service: Yes North Brevard Senior Center 321-536-8851 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 909 Lane Ave., Titusville Bus Service: No Central: Westminster Asbury Arms Community Room 321-504-6571 • 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1430 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa Bus Service: No Cocoa West Community Center 321-636-9787 • 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 230 S. Burnett Ave., Cocoa Bus Service: Yes Martin Andersen Senior Center 321-216-6082 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1025 S. Florida Ave, Rockledge Bus Service: Yes Woody Simpson Community Center 321-453-4324 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1590 Schoolhouse St., Merritt Island Bus Service: Yes

South: Garden Apartments Community Room 321-773-0470 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4000 N. Riverside Dr., Indian Harbour Beach Bus Service: Yes (for most beach communities) Crane Creek Senior Apartments 321-952-5484 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2309 Babcock St., Melbourne Bus Service: Yes Lipscomb Community Center 321-412-5459 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne Bus Service: Yes (Open Mon. - Wed. - Fri.) Grant Street Community Center 321-412-5459 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2547 Grant St., Melbourne Bus Service: Yes (Open Tues. & Thurs.) Palm Bay United Methodist Church 321-727-9737 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2100 Port Malabar Blvd., N.E. Palm Bay Bus Service: Yes S. Mainland-Micco Community Center 772-664-4900 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 3700 Allen Ave., Micco Bus Service: Yes (Barefoot Bay Van)

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 p.m. 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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SHINE

Free Medicare Counseling! Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

NORTH BREVARD & BEACHSIDE Parrish Senior Solutions Center ....321-268-6563 805-B Century Medical Dr., Titusville parrishshine@yahoo.com

Cocoa Beach Public Library............321-323-9418 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach shinecocoabeach@gmail.com

Satellite Beach Recreation Center Schecter Center..................................321-426-0350 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach shinebrc@gmail.com Satellite Beach Public Library..............321-426-0261 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thursday 751 Jamaica Road, Satellite Beach shinesbpubliclibrary@mail.com

CENTRAL & SOUTH BREVARD Sunflower House .............................321-452-4341 12-4 p.m. 3rd Monday, Closed June-Sept. Merritt Island Square Mall, Merritt Island shinesfh@gmail.com

Martin Andersen Senior Center.....321-631-7549 12 - 3 p.m. Wednesday 1025 Sl Florida Ave., Rockledge shinemasc@gmail.com

Wuesthoff Central Business Office...321-690-6661 375 Commerce Parkway, Rockledge shinerockledge@gmail.com

Wuesthoff Homecare......................321-752-1511 8060 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera shineviera@gmail.com Wickham Park Senior Center.........321-757-0660 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne shinewpsc@gmail.com

Glenbrooke of Palm Bay ................321-956-3330 815 Briar Creek Circle NE., Palm Bay shinepalmbay@gmail.com

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

Source: agingmattersbrevard.org Aging Matters in Brevard

VOLUNTEERING Get out and give to our community! Meet new friends and take part in making Brevard a better place to live. Guardian Ad Litem Program...........................321-690-6823 Become a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice in the court system. guardianadlitem.org Harmony Farms...................................................321-631-9433 Groom and exercise therapy 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. Ombudsman....................... 407-228-7752 or 888-831-0404 Volunteers monitor nursing homes & assisted livings. Partners in Compassionate Care....................321-269-4240 Hospice of St. Francis volunteers provide assistance in many ways. Free training for many positions is provided. American Cancer Society.............................. 1-877-901-2862 Drivers needed to drive cancer patients to and from treatments. For all other volunteer opportunities call 321-253-0361. American Red Cross.........................321-890-1002 ext. 5638 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 ext. 6227 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. 756 Make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering one hour per week. Canine Companions for Independence.......407-522-3300 Need volunteers to raise puppies. Friends of the Enchanted Forest.....................321-264-5192 Tour guides, shop assistants and researchers needed.

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Mining the of the Space Coast By Linda Wiggins Brevard County has hundreds of tourism destinations, from the most obvious, to the hidden gems so sparkly and precious that the Space Coast Office of Tourism dedicated an entire website to collecting, collating and categorizing them at spacecoasthiddengems.com. This is super important to boomers and seniors who want to get the most out of life, and that can mean endless days of afternoon to day-trip destinations. Whether history is your passion, or space, wildlife, beaches and surfing, even shopping, you can customize your treasure map and never have to spend another day watching mind-numbing daytime TV. There are so many hidden gems for theatre as well, with many community venues bringing productions outside the walls of theatre greats like the King Center, Parrish Theatre, Melbourne Civic Theatre, Surfside Playhouse and more. Here are 10 random gems picked from one end of the county to the other. Sebastian Fishing Museum Through pictures, video presentations, fishing gear, homemade commercial fishing boat and replicas of a commercial fish house and dock, the Sebastian Fishing Museum showcases the rich history of Sebastian and local Indian River Lagoon fishing industry. Free admission. 9700 S. SR A1A, Melbourne Beach 321-984-4852 floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet The Historic Pritchard House The Historic Pritchard House is a carefully preserved Victorian located in downtown Titusville. Filled with period furniture, accessories and interesting collections, the home will take you back to the late 1800s. Tours, which are by appointment only, are conducted by costumed docents at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for a $5 donation per person. 424 S. Washington Ave., Titusville 321-267-4480 Pritchardhouse.com

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U.S. Space Walk of Fame and Museum The U.S. Space Walk of Fame’s mission is to preserve the history of the U.S. Space Program and to honor our country’s astronauts as well as the men and women whose efforts made spaceflight possible. See monuments to the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. The Space Walk of Fame itself is an outdoor park accessible every day. You can get an early start at the park and then visit the museum which opens weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is located just north of the museum and is arguably the most popular viewing site for launches. 4 Main St., Titusville 321-264-0434 spacewalkoffame.com Cocoa Beach Surf Museum Just inside the Ron Jon Watersports Center is the Cocoa Beach Surf Museum, collecting and exhibiting some of the best surf history from around the world since 1999. While neither gem is hidden, be sure to visit the Cocoa Beach Surf Company when you visit Ron Jon Surf Shop, located right next door to each other. The museum is north of Ron Jon Surf Shop’s north entrance. 4275 N Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach 321-258-8217 cocoabeachsurfmuseum.org

Jetty Park, Port Canaveral With the jetty blocking winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north winds, Jetty Park a good spot for beginner surfers. Lifeguards are on duty. Open year-round. From Jetty Park there are also great views of ships, including many cruise ships, but also Navy and Coast Guard ships coming and going from the port. Cost is $5/day per vehicle for Brevard County residents, $10/day for out-ofcounty guests. A great beach, with food, fishing pier, bath house and outdoor showers, it sits beside a campground with a great playground, a few new rental cabins, sand volleyball pit, shuffleboard and a community fire pit used on special occasions. 400 Jetty Park Rd, Cape Canaveral 321-783-7111 jettyparkbeachandcampground.com Florida Historical Society State Headquarters Talk about a hidden gem. Though this building is prominently tucked into the Cocoa Village streetscape, it looks completely inaccessible for some reason. The Society has an extensive library, more than 6,000 historical documents, manuscripts and maps documented and relating to Florida. Free admission. 435 Brevard Ave. 321-690-1971 myfloridahistory.org Indian River Queen The Queen is a 99-ft. triple-deck, paddlewheel boat used for dinner cruises (currently Friday nights), special parties, fun weddings and Scenic Sunday Afternoon Tea Buffets. When not out on the Indian River Lagoon, the Queen sits in the Cocoa Village Marina. 1-800-979-3370 for pricing 90 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa indianriverqueen.com

LaGrange Community Church & Cemeteries The LaGrange Church was established in a twostory log schoolhouse built on the site in 1869. The church occupied the lower floor. The woodframe church seen today was constructed in 1893. The LaGrange Cemetery, located adjacent to the church, is the final resting place for many of North Brevardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early pioneers, including Col. Henry Titus, for whom Titusville is named. The church is opened only for special occasions; however, its Gothic architecture and historical significance make it worth a look. Historical LaGrange Cemetery Donna Drive, off Old Dixie Highway, Titusville Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center This destination made the hidden gems list because 2014 is perhaps the pinnacle year for the most popular tourism destination in Brevard, second only to cruises out of Port Canaveral. Now that it no longer is housing active Space Shuttle orbiters, visitors can tour the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) up close. For the first time since 1978, you will be able to see firsthand where monstrous vehicles were assembled for launch, as well as where the future is unfolding for the continued missions into space. SR 405, Kennedy Space Center 888-838-8915 for pricing kennedyspacecentertours.net Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to a remarkable variety of plants and animals on coastal dunes, in saltwater estuaries and marshes or freshwater impoundments, and in scrub, pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks. U.S. 1, Titusville 321-861-0668 fws.gov/merrittisland

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life altering, life giving By Maria Sonnenberg “Learning I had cancer was a blow that knocked me off balance,” said Arla Tweedy, who successfully fought triple negative breast cancer, a particularly difficult type of cancer that requires intensive chemotherapy and radical surgery. When Tweedy first heard she had cancer, she devoured any information she could find on the subject. “I was going to fight,” she said. “I started a blog. I hoped I could help others, so I blogged through my entire experience, sharing everything I learned about TNBC, the treatment and my own life with it.” Support, starting with her family, played an important part in Tweed’s recovery, which lasted more than two years and seven surgeries. “My family was my first line of defense and hope, and gave me the extra drive to get up each day,” she said. “The Look Good, Feel Good program offered by the American Cancer Society was very helpful during the transition of losing all my hair.” Tweedy admits cancer changed her life,

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but she believes support and faith can help beat the disease. “I never lost hope,” she said. “I have lost much, but I gained so much more and each day is magnificent. I am committed to living my life, not just merely existing.” For Claudia Keenan, fighting thyroid cancer entailed surgery and radiation. The battle would have been easier if she had not been alone. “During this time, I didn’t know of any support groups and felt very alone not having anyone to talk to,” she said. After moving to Florida almost four years ago, Keenan discovered the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser. She quickly signed up. “It is a wonderful feeling to know I can help people with cancer and the many services the American Cancer Society has for those who need it,” she said. “I wish I had known about this when I was going through treatment. My best advice is to get as much information as you can, surround yourself with positive people, live a healthy lifestyle and have faith.” When 19-year cancer survivor Lianne Paschette was diagnosed with thyroid

Lianne Paschette cancer in 1995, the Melbourne resident, like Keenan, was not aware of support groups. “I’m sure that had I been involved in one, I wouldn’t have been as apprehensive about treatment as I was,” she said. “After all, only someone who has been there can tell you what is in store for you. Paschette had a thyroidectomy plus radioactive iodine treatment. “This was administered in a hospital in an isolation unit,” she explained. “For the first five years as a survivor, once a year I would have to totally go off thyroid medication, radically slowing down my metabolism so I could get a body scan to make sure there was no cancer activity.” For years, Paschette feared cancer would return. “After losing both parents and other close family members to cancer, I always had it in the back of my mind that the cancer would come back, but as time passed, my fears eased.” In the past 19 years, Paschette has helped five friends diagnosed with thyroid cancer. “They were thankful that I could help them, but no more than I was about being able to ease fears I had faced,” she said. “I no longer dwell on cancer. I think staying positive, keeping healthy and fit and keeping busy can only benefit you in treatment. And not to be overlooked is having a support group, whether organized or not, to hold you close and hold you up.”◆

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Clouded leopard, Himalayan foothills Macaw clay lick, Peru

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The world’s wonders come in many shapes and sizes and most of them aren’t man-made. Rather, they’re the flock of migratory birds descending on a clay lick or the whisper of a shadow — perhaps it really is a clouded leopard! — in a jungle. These wonders, often elusive, can be found around the planet. Viewing wildlife up close and personal on their home turf sounds easy. But it isn’t. While there may be some correlation between dollars spent and the wildlife you see, this isn’t always the case. The most fruitful strategy is putting yourself in the hands of a wildlife expert whose life is the study of animals’ natural habitats. Another suggestion is to ask this expert to concentrate your wildlife adventure in regions where preserves are established to protect and study the habits and habitats of rare and endangered species. Take India, for example. In Assam Providence is the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, a 5,190acre wildlife reserve with hoolock gibbons that are the only apes in India. Here, too, is the country’s smallest primate, the slow loris. Unique geography affords viewing of, among others, Eastern Assamese macaque, capped langur, elephants, tigers, leopards, jungle cats, three types of civit cats and 219 bird species. The world’s largest tropical wetlands are in Brazil’s Pantanal below the Amazon Rainforest. Here is an unusually large population of jaguars and the Jaguar Research Center where 98 percent of travelers report sighting jaguars during their stay. On Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is the 692acre Aviarios Sloth Rescue Center and private wildlife sanctuary. The reserve is a giant island estuary system that circumnavigates the Rio Estralla and a clutch of canals. However, unlike Canales Tortuguero and its 40-some lodges north along the coast, this region is virtually off limits except to a privileged few who stay at the six-room Aviaros Sloth Rescue Center. Here, in addition to two species of wild sloths, are three

species of monkeys and more than 300 species of tropical birds. Two biosphere reserves, Tambopata and Manu, jut out into the far southeast of Peru. Hundreds of vibrantly colored macaws and parrots congregate at the Tambopata Biosphere Reserve macaw clay lick where they partake in beakfuls of the bank’s red clay. Here the Tambopata Research Center focuses on this wildlife spectacle located just 500 yards from Rainforest Expeditions’ 18-room ecolodge. Tambopata’s oxbow lakes are home to prehistoric-looking hoatzen and giant otters. Manu Biosphere Reserve is the No. 1 park in the world for bio-diversity and can bring travelers face to face with 200 species of mammals, 13 species of primates and 1,000 species of birds. Sometimes travel professionals come up with innovative ways to access habitats without frightening the animals. One travel company, Wild Planet Adventures, combines long-tail boats and silent kayaks across a lake to reach the remote Klong Seang Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand where leopard sightings are feasible. An indigenous people in Ecuador, the Huaorani, along with Tropic Journeys in Nature is stabilizing a heretofore ecologically threatened region of the Amazonian Ecuador, considered the world’s most biologically diverse. As a result, rivers in and around Yasuni National Park, the most bio-diverse region in the world, are showing signs of regeneration with more sightings of giant river otter, jaguars, giant armadillos and the very rare short eared dog. Wherever your journeys to see Earth’s living miracles may take you, if you choose a respected expert to guide you to wildlife in its natural habitat, your own appreciation and understanding will expand exponentially. Wild Planet Adventures: — wildplanetadventures.com Rainforest Expeditions: Peru — perunature.com Tropic Journeys in Nature: destinationecuador.com/huaorani-ecolodgeecuador.html ◆

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