Liz Diaz

WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2015
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Volunteer of the Month— November 2015
Liz Diaz
Our Volunteer of
the Month for November 2015 is Liz
Diaz.
Liz has been a
valuable asset to our
volunteer staff since
2010. She has always
accepted and volunteered to do any task
with a cheerful smile.
What would our 50/50 raffles, during our
Welcome Snowbirds! We are all
glad to see “YOU
ALL” coming our
way. Please enjoy all
our center has to offer. There are several
seminars coming up
this month, along
with new programs. Take a look at our sched-
First Friday dinners, be like without Liz?
Liz has worked on the front desk, most
notably on Saturday mornings. Now, that is
one hard job to fill!! While working Saturday’s on the front desk, she helped train our
student volunteers, who just loved her!
In addition, she was responsible for instituting our Bunco games and for getting the
Bocce court built. For a time she also volunteered in our Bingo hall. For several years,
Liz served on our Board of Directors.
ules and especially the bulletin board in the
hallway.
The annual membership meeting will be
on November 20th and we would like all members to come and enjoy the food and meet the
new candidates for next year’s election in December. “Thanks to all for the privilege of my
being your president this year.
. . . . Kathy Pichardo
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Travel Club Offerings for 2015
Brio, plus admission to Leu Gardens—where you
will explore an amazing 50 acre botanical oasis.
November 12, 2015 -Thursday Jungle Queen
Discover palms, cycads and flowering trees. Enjoy
Cruise & Butterfly World, Ft. Lauderdale, with
azaleas, vines, bromeliads and tropical philodenIsland Picnic lunch.
drons. Appreciate the sight of familiar annual
flowers and the beauty of roses and camellias.
December 5, 2015 Saturday- Ft. Lauderdale
Christmas Pageant, lunch en route. FILLED, wait Stroll under the awe-inspiring branches of camphor trees, elms and oaks. Visit Leu House Muselist only.
um, a 19th century home listed on the National
Register of Historic places. $105.00 pp. All taxes,
Travel Club Offerings for 2016
tips and driver’s gratuity included.
January 7, 2016, Thursday—Florida Museum,
University of Florida @ Gainesville Round trip
April 18-22, 2016—Savannah, Beaufort, Jekyll Ismotor coach to FL Museum of Natural History,
land and St. Simon’s Island—Wonderful 5 days, 4
Butterfly Rainforest, Harm Museum of Art, lunch nights trip with Diamond Tours has proven very
in Camellia Court Café. Also visit Veteran’s Mepopular in the past. The trip includes the motor
morial. All taxes and tips plus driver’s gratuity
coach, four nights lodging and eight meals ( breakincluded. $88.00 pp
fast and 4 dinners). You will tour amazing Jekyll
& St Simon’s Islands, tour gorgeous Beaufort, SC
February 3, 2016, Wednesday-Experience
and visit Parris Island. Also, a tour of charming
“Historic Florida.” Tour includes round trip mo- Savannah, including a visit to an historic and fator coach to Palm Coast, tour Florida Agricultural mous home. There will be dinner and entertainMuseum, Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral
ment. Price $491 pp, including gratuities.
(7th floor observation deck offers a spectacular
view of the Port Canaveral area. Several floors of November 27-December 4, 2016-Oasis of the Seas
interactive exhibits cover Florida’s early history.
from Port Canaveral. Experience the ship that
Lunch at Daytona Pig Stand. All taxes, tips and
revolutionized cruising with its groundbreaking
driver’s gratuity included. $98.00 pp.
design, introducing seven distinct neighborhoods
built for ultimate enjoyment. The seven night
March 10, 2016, Thursday-Enjoy the beauty of
cruise includes $50 per stateroom shipboard credit,
Winter Park. Trip includes round trip motor
meals and entertainment onboard, onboard gratuicoach, Winter Park Boat tour (breathtaking views ties, roundtrip transfers, driver tip and baggage
of opulent private homes and exquisite estates
handling, all port fees and taxes. Ports of call:
sprawling along the shores—some of the things you Nassau, Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten.
can look forward to on this delightful one hour
All inclusive price depends on choice of cabin, bepontoon boat ride. Enjoy a family style lunch at
ginning at $899 pp.
Please come and join us for
the Travel Club Wine & Cheese Party
at Wickham Park Senior Center
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Beginning at 3 PM
DOOR PRIZES
SURPRISES
REFRESHMENTS
COME ONE—COME ALL
WE HAVE EXCITING
NEW TRIPS
TO TELL YOU ABOUT
HOSTED BY
YOUR TRAVEL TEAM
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S.H.I.N.E.
(321) 757-0660
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment for
2016 is from October 15—December 7.
Your SHINE counselors at Wickham
Park Senior Center are available to assist you in making Prescription Drug
Plan and Medicare Advantage Plan decisions for 2016.
The office is open Monday—Friday
from 9 am to 12 noon.
SHINE counseling services are free,
unbiased and completely confidential.
Appointments are preferred
Ye O’l Pool Hall News
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
ALERT!!
To all Members!
We have an upcoming Member Meeting on
November 11th. This will be a great time to offer
your input and solutions to issues that concern
you and other members.
Also, November 11th is birthday cake celebration for Ye O’l Pool Room November birthdays, and pool tournament at 12:00 noon.
Your presence will be appreciated!
Tournament Winners For October
1st Place
Terry Hansen
2nd Place Barry Beddow
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FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER OCTOBER 2015
Our First Friday Night Dinner held on October 2, 2015 dubbed ”Oktoberfest” with entertainment by “Showtime Entertainment” was a packed
house and fun evening with great food and wonderful music to dance by.
Dinner was catered by Brevard’s Kitchens
and consisted of Herb Encrusted Pork Loin with
white wine & mustard sauce, Warm German Potato Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Tossed Salad, Rolls
and Dessert along with Coffee, Iced Tea and Iced
Water.
Sponsors for this event were:
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Florida Insurance Marketplace
Verus Wealth Management
Verus Insurance Partners, LLC
Vitas Healthcare
WellCare Health Plans
Please remember to support our valuable sponsors as
they have supported us.
WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
10:00 am—3:00 pm
ARTS & CRAFTS & FLEA MARKET
DON’T MISS THIS GREAT SALE!!
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WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2015
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2016 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S CANDIDATES
Jim Putira
WPSC current VP, past
director, front desk & helps
at special events; senior
manufacturing manager for
aircraft company, supplier
quality engineer for 5
years.
Deana Booth
Volunteer at Wickham Park
Senior Center with Travel Office,, front desk & Bingo; King
Center and Church. Was a
member of Grange for 7
years—held positions as secretary, treasurer & chaplain.
DIRECTOR
PRESIDENT
Gloria Robinson
WPSC past president, 1st
VP, secretary and Travel
Office coordinator. Business background in personnel management, public relations, marketing and
co-owner of property management company.
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Vincent Germann
WPSC 2nd VP; worked in
insurance and healthcare
field as Sr. System Analyst,
Ran an amusement route
business for 8 years, process serving business; officer of HOA for 12 years.
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Dick Robinson
WPSC past VP & Assistant Treasurer, current
Treasurer for past 6 years,
Retired product line manager for a local high tech
company.
TREASURER
SECRETARY
Duane Schneider
Past pres. Dusa Dist. Ctr.,
PharmaCare, Inc.; FL Assoc. of Wholesale Distributors; Holy Name Parish
Council; Current President
Riverview S Condo Assoc;
served on Board of Philip
Morris; current WPSC
Board member & Secretary
WPSC Ye Ol’ Pool Hall.
Diane Butler
Retired registered nurse;
worked for Health First for 28
years; Eau Gallie Library volunteer; WPSC travel office,
front desk & volunteer coordinator for front desk volunteers.
Dorene Cesa
Retired teacher, (Teacher of the
Year), PTA board member,
neighborhood board; WPSC
board secretary, director, front
desk, volunteer coordinator,
help with special events. Past
secretary to the WPSC board.
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
Rob Harper
Retired Air Force Captain,
Health Services Administrator,
American Legion, Reserve
Officers Association; National
Sales Manger for alloy tubing,
piping, fittings. (Trent Tube
Division.); WPSC Bingo setup, tear down, front desk &
acting director.
DIRECTOR
Andy Moscrip
Front Desk Volunteer, Set Up
& Tear Down Volunteer; Human Resources, General Marketing.
Mary Ellen Reeves
Three year volunteer at Front
Desk, Travel Office & Special
Events; retired secretary,
bookkeeper, receptionist.
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
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A C T I V I T I E S **
We Just Want to Have Fun-Singles Only
December meeting is CANCELED. Next meeting is J anuary 3, 2:00 pm. Activities for November: Exploration Tower Friday, November 6th; Miniature Golf , Wednesday, November 11th.
Jazzercise® lite
Come join the Jazzercise class in the cool multi-purpose
room. Morning classes to energize you...three days a
week—to motivate you,+++ and music and moves to inspire you! First class is free!!
Line Dance Schedule
(321) 505-0846-Sue Duncan
Beginner Class Tuesday 4:14—5:14 pm.
Intermediate Class Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm
Bone Walkers Plus
Bone Walkers Plus-Osteo-Joint Safe Exercise for Posture,
Balance, Strength and Memory. Classes every Wednesday,
9:30 am to 10:30 am.
Friendly Poker
(321) 242-8520-Ann Gambetta
Monday’s 1:00—4:00 pm, Room 121
Bunco
321 720-0400—Liz Diaz
Bunco 1st Thursday & 3rd Wednesday of the month
Limited Seating @ WPSC in Room 120 @ 12:50 pm
Senior Law Seminar
David Slonim/G. Paul Lemieux—Elder Law
Free to attend, 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 pm in the
WPSC Library.
China Painting-Frankie Lybarger
China Painting Classes Monday’s 9:30-11:30
Water Color Paint Instruction
Judy Champion-(321) 312-9155
Water Color Paint Instruction Classes will be held on
Wednesday’s—9:30 am to 12:15 pm in the Gathering Room
#114 (Library). Water Color Experienced: Tuesday’s 9-12.
Windows Workshops
[email protected]
Windows Workshops are back!
October 26th starts a four class Introduction to W indows 10. Classes will run from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on alternate Mondays.
Cost is $6.00 for members; $7.00 for non-members.
For sign up instructions, see flyer at the lobby desk
(WPSC). For further information, contact John at 321-7511520.
Shuffleboard -Janie Plumpton
(321) 751-4302
The Wickham Park Shuffleboard Club hosted two district
tournaments in October. League play for the Northern District of the CECD will start in November. Practice is held
on Mondays at 1 p.m. Fun time is on Saturday mornings at
9 a.m.
ZUMBA gold
Cristina Aguerrevere 321 914-9401
[email protected]
Tuesday & Thursday @ 8:30 am
Get active with great people at the dance party workout that
moves at your pace.
Joy of Acrylic Painting—Heather Broome
(321) 223-6734 (Registration or Info)
Classes will be held on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every
Bingo is played every Tuesday and Friday from 11:15 am to month @ 10:00 a.m. in the Computer Room, Rm. #117.
Registration is required.
2:15 pm. Looking for Bingo volunteers!!
Bingo
Chair Yoga Classes
Chair Yoga classes are being offered at the Center on Tuesday’s at 10:15 am.
Ballroom Dance
Larry & Chris Marcelle
Third Sunday every month—Dance Instruction 3-6 pm
and every Wednesday night two classes 6:00 pm and 7:00
pm. No partner necessary!
Rogue Bridge—Pat (321) 626-5419
Contract Bridge is held on Tuesday’s at noon in Room 114
and Friday’s at 9:30 am in Room 120.
Duplicate Bridge –Bob (321) 474-2293
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 12:30—5:00 and Thursday
evenings 6:00 pm—9:45 pm.
Qigong/Tai Chi Classes
Jean Parker
Qigong/Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese healing art, is a
gentle form of exercise. This mind-body practice
“meditation in motion,” is known to reduce stress, lower
blood pressure, relieve pain, improve balance, promote flexibility and aid in relaxation. Come join us at the center:
Mondays 9:45 am
Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For more information on volunteer
opportunities at the Center, Contact Dorene Cesa or Diane Butler,
Coordinators
@
321 432-2565 or 321 255-4496
Need bingo, computer tech &
newsletter
VNA
WHAT:
WHERE:
WHEN:
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER
EVERY 2nd TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
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Help Wanted
Looking for one or two
people to assist with
maintaining the hardware and Windows 8.1
software at the Wickham
Park Senior Center.
Contact
John Efird at 321-751-1520.