ACTIVITIES FOR THE 50+

AARP MEETINGS

MELBOURNE: 2nd Tuesday of the month at Melbourne
Auditorium at Noon, 254-1103.

MERRITT ISLAND: 1st Thursday of the month at Kiwanis Park,
Hwy 520 at 11:00am, 784-1398.

PALM BAY: 3rd Monday of the month at Palm Bay Community
Center at 11:00am, 953-5821. No August Meeting.

PORT ST. JOHN: 3rd Tuesday of the month at Port St. John
Community Center at Noon, 686-2306.

SATELLITE BEACH: 1st Friday of the month at Indian Harbour
Beach Recreation Center at 11:30am. 446-9358.

TITUSVILLE: 3rd Monday of the month at North Brevard Senior
Center.

New York State Club
The Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Outstanding
guest speakers or a panel of presenters offer stimulating educational
programs for members’ enhancement. The result is a vibrant,
growing, meaningful New York State Club that fosters camaraderie
and serves the changing needs of its membership. For information,
contact President, John Trieste 446-9358.

Senior Programs: TV/Radio/Newspaper

Aging With Dignity (TV) Monday at 6:30pm Bright House Channel
15, Tuesday Bright House Channel 5 and WBCC-TV 68 (times vary),
Wednesday at 8:30am Channel 1, and Friday at 5:00pm Channel 1
Elder Hour (Radio) Thursdays at 9:00am WMEL 920
Focus On Seniors (Florida Today) Monday – Life Section

Melbourne/Brevard County’s 8th Annual Senior Expo: February 13 &
14, 10:00am -4:00pm at the Melbourne Auditorium. Admission and parking
is FREE. For more information contact Expo Marketing at (239) 466-6300.
Ext. 10 or visit Expo Marketing online at: www.ExpoTradeShows.net.

CENTRAL AREA- MAINLAND

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

Monday
Quilters 9:00 AM
Busy Fingers Crafts 9:00 AM
Bridge Lessons, Beginning 9:00 AM
Intermediate Tap 10:30 AM
ACBL Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM
Party Bridge 12:30 PM
Line Dancing 1:30 PM
Spanish Class 2:15 PM
ACBL Duplicate Bridge 7:15 PM

Tuesday
Exercise Class 9:15 AM
Choral Group 10:00 AM
Grief Counseling (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) 10:00 AM
Tap Practice 10:30 AM
Line Dancing 12:30 PM

Wednesday
Writing Class 9:30 AM
Bridge with George 9:00 AM
Travel Desk Open 10:00 AM
Bingo 11:45 AM
ACBL 0-200 Bridge 12:15 PM
ACBL Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM

Thursday
Exercise Class 9:15 AM
Intermediate Tap 10:30 AM
Canasta & Pinochle 11:00 AM
ACBL Duplicate Bridge 12:30 PM
S.H.I.N.E. Office Open 12:30 PM

Friday
Art Class 9:00 AM
Beginning Tap 9:30 AM
Travel Desk Open 10:00 AM
Line Dancing 12:30 PM
Party Bridge 12:30 PM
Ballroom Dancing 2:00 PM

ONE SENIOR PLACE
8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 751-6771
For information: www.OneSeniorPlace.com

“Make it Yours Free & Clear” with the Money Merge Account Saturday,
February 2nd 1:00pm Have you ever thought about what you could do if
you no longer had a mortgage payment? With the Money Merge Account
we can show you how to pay off your mortgage in as little as one half to
one third the time with little change to your current lifestyle. Attend this
informational seminar presented by Kimberly Turner of Senior Mortgages to
learn more. For info call 638-3638.

“Legacy Harbor Memory Resource Center at One Senior Place”
Free Consultation Friday, February 8th and February 22nd 9:00am –
12:00pm by appointment Cindi Timmerman, MSW with Brevard Alzheimer’s
Foundation available by appointment to provide FREE consultations for anyone
who has a loved one dealing with dementia, memory loss or Alzheimer’s
Disease. Call 253-6320 to schedule an appointment.

“Estate Planning & Advance Directives”, Tuesday, February 12th at
10:00 am and Thursday, February 28th at 10:00am. Attorney Alec K. Prentice
of the Law Firm of William A. Johnson, P.A. will discuss the basic principles
of estate planning including information on wills and trusts, asset transfers,
beneficiary designations, probate, and homestead. This presentation will
also include a discussion on the importance of having your advance directive
documents such as the Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare
Surrogate, and Living Will, in place in the event of incapacity. For info call
253-1667.

“Reverse Mortgages” Saturday, February 16th 1:00-2:00pm – Learn
everything you always wanted to know about Reverse Mortgages from One
Senior Place expert Kimberly Turner of Senior Mortgages. For info call 253-
6333.

“Life Care Planning” Tuesday, February 19th at 2 pm – Elder Law
Attorney William A. Johnson will discuss the basic principles of Life Care
Planning, a pre-crisis life plan that protects your elderly, disabled, or chronically
ill person’s physical, legal and financial well-being until the end of his
or her life. For info call 253-1667.

“Legacy Harbor Memory Resource Center at One Senior Place”
Free Memory Screenings Wednesday, February 20th 10:00am – 2:00pm.
East Central Florida Memory Clinic will perform FREE memory screenings by
appointment at Legacy Harbor. Make your appointment by calling 253-
6320.

“Medicaid Planning Seminar: What Will Happen to Your Family
and Your Money If You Go Into a Nursing Home?” Thursday, February
21st 2:30pm. Elder Law Attorney,William A. Johnson will discuss new planning
opportunities that are available under the new Medicaid laws including
legal and financial strategies that can help preserve your assets from
nursing home costs even after you or a loved one has entered a nursing
home. For info call 253-1667.

“Project RELIEF” Monthly Volunteer Meeting Thursday, February 28th
1:00-5:00pm Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation offers services for an in
home respite program called “Project RELIEF” (Respite for Elders Living in
Everyday Families). Trained Volunteers provide respite care for Alzheimer’s
patients to allow caregivers an opportunity to reduce stress and take time
to care for themselves. To become a volunteer, or to get information on this
valuable program please call Lynn Saunders 253-4430.

Support Groups

“Legacy Harbor Caregiver Support Group – Safe Harbor” The 2nd
and 4th Thursday of each month from 1:30-3:00pm Reverend Donna Carey,
a VITAS Innovative Hospice Chaplain, will facilitate this support group
designed for those looking for safe harbor during the storm when faced with
caring for loved ones dealing with dementia and memory loss. Share gentle
conversation, care and understanding. For more information, call Legacy
Harbor at 253-6320.

VITAS Innovative Hospice “Living With Loss” support group provides
bereavement support & understanding of loss. Hosted the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of the month at One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd Viera. For
info contact Dawn Brush, MA at 751-6671, or visit our website at
www.oneseniorplace.com .

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Each Tuesday 9:30-11:00am A
weight loss support group that meets weekly. For more information, call Nat
Kaye at 633-6778.

Regular Events

Brevard Users Group ( BUG Club) Monday, February 4 at 2:00pm The
Brevard Users Group (The BUG Club) is a personal computer support group
meeting the first Monday of each month. This group will offer the basics of
learning Windows based computers. This is a great way to learn more about
computers in a relaxed environment. For info email president@bugclub.org.

VITAS Innovative Hospice “Memory Bears” Sewing Club The 2nd
Thursday from 1:00-4:30pm and the 4th Monday from 9:30am-12:00pm
Volunteers meet to share their sewing skills and make “Memory Bears” from
fabrics supplied by family members of patients served through the hospice
program. Favorite clothing items are transformed into a special keepsake
bringing great memories from days gone past. Other sewing projects
include lap quilts and “walker bags” offering multiple pockets to keep items
within reach, while keeping patients more independent and increase their
safety. For info call LuAnn Moyer, Volunteer Coordinator at 752-2530.

Tai Chi each Friday 10-11am A gentle exercise program based on
Traditional Chinese Martial Arts that helps improve balance.

One Senior Club each Wednesday 9:30-3pm This active senior club meets
weekly for board & card games, speakers, monthly birthday celebrations, and
much more. Come join the fun!

Bridge Club each Thursday 9:30-12pm Join this weekly bridge group for
some serious card playing.

Duplicate Bridge Club each Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Scrabble Tuesday (February 12 and 26) 12:00pm. Join this weekly group
for some great fun!

Brevard Community College Senior
Workshops at One Senior Place

Pre-registration required, call 433-7530 or visit www.bcctraining.com .
Writing Poetry: Monday, February 4th 9:00am – 12:00pm $20.00
Buying & Selling on eBay (2 part class): Monday, February 18th & Monday
March 3rd 9:00-11:00am $25
Beginning Birding: Monday, February 18th 12:30-4:30pm $25.00
Fun With Poetry: Monday, February 25th $20.00

CENTRAL AREA/BEACHES

Freedom 7 Community Center – Cocoa Beach Country Club
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach 783-9505

10/9, Bingo Resumes Every Tuesday with New Lower Prices!
10/27, 9:00 AM, Day trip to Mt. Dora Craft Fair
10/22nd, 10AM – 2PM: Flu Shots
10/23 – 11/27, 3:00 PM – Belly Dancing w/Sophia
Mon – Fri, 10:00 AM, AquaFit Water Exercises at the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center

Monday:
Travel Desk 11:00 AM
Party Bridge 12:00 Noon
Mah Jongg 12:00 PM

Tuesdays:
Bingo: Doors open 9:00 AM
Bingo Early Bird 10:00 AM
Bingo Regular Play 10:45 AM

Wednesday:
Golden Steppers Tap Dance Classes All Day
(call 783-9505 for your class time)

Thursday:
Pinochle 10:00 AM

David R. Schechter Community Center
1089 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, 773-6458

Monday
Bone-Walkers - (“Walk & Talk”) 8:30 – 10:00 AM
3 H’s Exercise Class, $12 8:45 – 9:30 AM
3 H’s Exercise Class, $12 9:45 – 10:30 AM
Bingo – 55+ Club 11:00 – 1:30 PM

Tuesday
Walk to brisk music indoors! 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Wednesday
Walk to brisk music indoors! 8:00 – 10:00 AM
3 H’s Exercise Class, $12 8:45 – 9:30 AM
Mah Jongg 9:00 – 11:30 AM
3 H’s Exercise Class, $12 9:45 – 10:30 AM
Cards and Board Games – 55+ Club 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Thursday
Walk to brisk music indoors! 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Cards and Board Games – 55+ Club 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Friday
3 H’s Exercise Class, $12 8:45 – 9:30 AM
3 H’s Exercise Class, $12 9:45 – 10:30 AM
1st Thurs. 9:30 AM – Blood Pressure Screening
2nd Thurs. 9:30 AM – Memory Testing
3rd Thurs. 9:30 AM – Cholesterol Testing
3rd Wed. – 1:00 PM Lunch Bunch – 55+ Club – Call Angie Parisse
at 773-9624 for info.

SOUTH AREA

The Brevard County Senior Center at Melbourne
1300 Airport Blvd, Melbourne, 724-2233,
www.bcscm.org

Monday
S.H.I.N.E. Office open 9:30 – 12:00 Noon
Country Line Dancing Class 10:00 –11:30 AM
ACBL Duplicate Bridge 12:30 – 4:00 PM
Shuffleboard, League practice 1:00 PM (Oct – March)

Tuesday
S.H.I.N.E. Office open 9:30 – 12:00 Noon
Bingo 12:15 – 3:30 PM
Shuffleboard, Open Play 1:00 PM (Oct – March)

Wednesday
S.H.I.N.E. Office open 9:30 – 12:00 Noon
Exercise Class 10:00 – 11:00 AM
ACBL Duplicate bridge 12:30 – 4:00 PM
ACBL Duplicate Bridge – novice 12:30 – 4:00 PM
Shuffleboard, League Games 1:00 PM

Thursday
Art Class 9:00 – 12:00 PM
S.H.I.N.E. Office open 9:30 – 12:00 PM
TOPS 9:30 –11:30 AM
MAH-JONGG 12:30 – 4:00 PM
Rubber Bridge 1:00 – 4:00 PM
ACBL Duplicate bridge 7:00 – 10:30 PM

Friday
S.H.I.N.E. Office open 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Bingo 12:15 – 3:30 PM

Saturday
Shuffleboard (year-round) 9:00 AM
ACBL Duplicate bridge 12:30 – 4:00 PM
Rubber Bridge 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sunday
Student bridge game 1:30 – 3:30 PM
ACBL Duplicate bridge 1:30 – 5:00 PM

The Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Drive, Palm Bay,
724-1338 Check at www.gpbsc.org for changes.

Monday
Woodshop 8:00 – Noon
Life Skills & Fitness 8:45 – 9:45 AM
Billiards (men) 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Golden Tones 9:00 – 12 Noon
Line Dancing: Intermediate 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Billiards (ladies) Noon – 3:30 PM
Bridge Noon – 3:30 PM
Cards: dealer’s choice 12:30 – 3:45 PM
Ping Pong 12:45 – 3:30 PM
Computer Class 1:00 – 3:30 PM

Tuesday
Woodshop 8:00 – Noon
Aerobics 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Billiards (men) 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Notary Public 9:00 – 12 Noon
Pretenders 9:00 – 12 Noon
Line Dancing Beginners 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Joint Therapy 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Line Dancing: Intermediate 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Billiards (men) 11:30 – 3:30 PM
Canasta Noon – 3:30 PM
Cards: ladies Noon – 3:30 PM
Dealer’s choice 12:30 – 3:45 PM
Ping Pong 12:45 – 3:30 PM

Wednesday
Woodshop 8:00 – Noon
Billiards (men) 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Bridge 9:00 – Noon
Blood Pressure 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Bingo 11:30 – 3:30 PM
Billiards (men) 11:30 – 3:30 PM
Library: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Thursday
Library: 8:00 – Noon
Aerobics 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Billiards (men) 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Computer Class 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Notary Public 9:00 – 12 Noon
Joint Therapy 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Art Class 9:30 –11:30 AM
Billiards (men) 11:30 – 3:30 PM
Mah Jongg 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Pinochle 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Ping Pong 12:45 - 3:30 PM
Euchre 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Cards: dealer’s choice 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Dominoes 6:00 PM
Bridge 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Friday
Library 8:00 – Noon
Woodshop 8:00 – 4:00 PM
Arts & Crafts 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Billiards (men) 11:30 – 3:30 PM
Bridge 12:00 – 3:30 PM
Cards: Dealers Choice 12:30 – 3:45 PM

Saturday
Aerobics 8:30 – 9:30 AM
4th Tuesdays, General Membership Meeting
11:30 AM – 2:00PM
4th Saturdays, Saturday Night Dance
7:30 – 10:30 PM