NORTH BREVARD SENIOR CENTER
NEWSLETTER
WEBSITE: http://NorthBrevardSeniorCenter.tripod.com
909 Lane Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780
[email protected]
(321)268-2333
FEBRUARY 2015
EDITOR: C. Simkins
BEGINNING SPANISH CLASS STARTING WED., MAR. 4
SPACE LIMITED! If interested, please sign up at the Senior Center Front Desk
or call 321-268-2333 to sign up.
Valentine’s
Valentine’s
Day Dance
Day Dance
SATURDAY
FEB. 14
7
TO
10 P.M.
TODD
BOGUE
SATURDAY
MARCH 7
7 P.M.
$6 PERSON @ DOOR
$5 IN ADVANCE
Music by
“Three’s Company”
LIGHT HORS D’OEUVRES
DOOR PRIZES / 50
50--50
SETUPS (BYOB)
$10 PERSON
TICKETS
ON SALE
@ SENIOR CENTER
(BYOB)
DESSERT & COFFEE AFTER SHOW
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CONGRATULATIONS — Hooks & Needles Sewing Group
Kudos to Ann Rawles (leader) and Betty Bray (distributor) for the fantastic work
this group has done during the past year...They have made and distributed 469
crocheted and knitted articles (afghans, preemie baby clothing, etc.) to a total of
15 locations (hospitals, nursing homes, hospice centers). You rock, ladies!
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CENTER ACTIVITIES BY CATEGORY
CALL 268268-2333 FOR MORE INFORMATION
CARDS DAY & TIME
Bridge (Duplicate) @ Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30PM
Bridge (Party) @ Tues 1PM
& Fri 7-10 PM
Canasta (Hand & Foot) @ Fri 9AM-3PM
Canasta @ Mon 9:30AM-4 PM
Euchre @ Thurs 10:30AM-1:30PM
Pinochle @ Tues 10AM—3PM
Poker @ 1st, 3rd & 4th Mon 6-9 PM
GAMES
BINGO @ Thurs 10AM-2:30PM
BUNCO @ 2nd Mon 7-9PM
Jack of Hearts Drawing @ Mon 12:15PM
Mahjongg Lessons @ Tues 12:30-3:30PM
Mahjongg @ Wed 10:30AM
& Fri 1PM
Mexican Train (Dominoes) @ Mon 1-3PM
Pool (Billiards) Daily 9AM-4 PM
Scrabble @ 2nd & 4th Thurs 1-4PM
DANCE & EXERCISE CLASSES
Ballroom Dance @ Mon—Beginners 6-7PM
Intermediate 7-8PM
Dance Exercise @ Tues & Thurs 9:30-11AM
Line Dance (Beginners) @ Tues 6PM
& Wed 1PM
Line Dance @ Tues 7PM
@ Wed 2PM & 6:30PM
Senior Fitness @ Mon 10-11AM
& Wed 10-11AM
Tai Chi @ Tues 1-3:30PM
Tap & Jazz @ Mon 5:30-7:00PM
& Wed 12-1PM
Clogging @ Fri 10:30AM
OTHER
Beginning Spanish @ Wed 11AM
Computer Classes—Sign up in Media Room
Crafts @ 2nd Wed 12:30PM
Drawing Instruction (by appt.) @ Wed 1PM
Karaoke @ Thurs 6-9 PM
Karaoke Lessons @ 2nd Fri 11AM
Senior Singles (Planning Mtg.) @ 2nd Wed 4-5PM
Sewing Classes (bring own machine) @ Tues 6PM
Writer’s Club @ Fri 10:30AM
FEDERAL HOLIDAY CLOSURES
The North Brevard Senior Center will be CLOSED in observance of the
following Federal holidays during Calendar Year 2015:
February 16 — Presidents’ Day
May 25 — Memorial Day
September 7 — Labor Day
October 12 — Columbus Day
November 11 — Veterans Day
November 26 — Thanksgiving Day
December 25 — Christmas Day
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SPRING CRAFTS FAIR
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
AM—
9 AM
—2 PM
8--FT. TABLE
COST: $10 PER 8
CRAFTS VENDOR APPLICATION
NAME _________________________________________________________________
BUSINESS NAME _______________________________________________________
PRODUCT(S) ___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________
CITY ________________________________
STATE ______
ZIP __________
PHONE NO. ________________________ (CELL / HOME)
CHECK ONE:
CHECK ONE:
_____ Please provide a table for me.
_____ I have my own table.
_____ I need access to an electrical outlet.
_____ I do NOT need access to electrical.
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Doors open at 9AM for set-up. All vendors are requested to remain set up until 2 PM.
Please make registration fee checks payable to “NBSC”.
Registrations and fees may be dropped off at the Senior Center
during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday, 9AM to 3 PM).
If mailing registration/payment, please send to:
North Brevard Senior Center
ATTN: Cat Simkins
909 Lane Ave.
Titusville, FL 32780
All registrations and fees must be received no later than Friday,
March 6, 2015.
QUESTIONS? Please contact the North Brevard Sr. Center at
(321-268-2333) or Cat (321-268-9530).
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WEDDING? BIRTHDAY? ANNIVERSARY?
NEW RENTAL RATES — ONLY $50/HOUR
TO RENT OUR HUGE BALLROOM!
BEAUTIFUL FACILITY W/LAKEFRONT GAZEBO.
North Brevard Sr. Center has space available for 25 – 250 people.
Facility tours available Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM.
For more info: 321-268-2333
LINE DANCE
PARTY
Friday, February 20
7-10 PM
$5 PERSON
Includes Soft Drinks & Snacks
Great music (all genres), fun people —
Puts a smile on your face and a lightness in your step!
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We install watch batteries!
VALENTINE’S DAY TEA
THURSDAY, FEB. 12 @ 2 PM
LIVE MUSIC
BY SENIOR SINGERS
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
REMEMBER THOSE LOVED ONES
WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US.
Sign up @ Sr. Center Lobby
(sponsored by VITAS)
COMING ATTRACTIONS
April 11—
11—BOOMER/
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR
April 17—
17—card &
game party
May 9—
9—bonworth
SPRING FASHION show
May 30 — YARDsale
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North Brevard Sr. Ctr.
BINGO!
THURSDAYS
@ 10 AM
(doors open at 9 AM)
NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Only $8 to play 16 regular games (You get 7 hard cards for the $8!)
Special paper games paying $40-$100 (Only $1 per sheet, 6 cards per sheet)
FREE Hot Coffee—Lots of Snacks
Wii Bowling is sponsored by
Beef O’Brady’s
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NEXT NBSC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING:
FEB. 9th
10 AM
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXEC. COMMITTEE
BOARD MEMBERS
EMERITUS MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
Cat Simkins
Delores Abraham
Gladys Amick
Arthur Blatch
Marsha Clayton
Terry Eisenberg
Bill Farrell
Rita Long
Joe Mangino
Julie Mendez
Wes Perry
Fred Phillips
Ralph Reineke
Eric Rhys
Carolyn Schuler
Bob Sweeney
Estelle Daugherty
George Hall
Doris McDowell
George Van Staden
1st VICE PRESIDENT
Dotti Kunde
2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Rachel Kusterer
TREASURER
Anne Farrell
SECRETARY
Hannah Morse
HONORARY EMERITUS
Truman Scarborough
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Barbara Payan
Fran Worden
BEGINNER’S
LINE DANCE PARTY
Friday, February 6
7—10 PM
$5 person (includes snacks & soft drinks)
All dances will be taught or walked through before dancing
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LESSONS — Mike
Schuler, our Karaoke
leader extraordinaire, is teaching us how to
be Karaoke singers – 2nd Friday of each
month (FEB. 13) at 11 AM. Come have fun
while learning a new talent!
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TITUSVILLE PLAYHOUSE
CAROUSEL
FEBRUARY 27 — MARCH 15, 2015
Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s personal favorite. Set
in Maine in the late 1800s, this is the story of Billy
Bigelow, carnival barker, and his true love Julie — a
tale of hope, dignity and the power of love.
Newsletter Boosters
MARY GAILALESSE
MARY MANGINO
ROBERT BASS
BARBARA MANZI
LORETTA BODZIAK
CURTICE MARTIN
KENNETH EASTRIDGE
PETER MARTINO
ANNE FARRELL
WILFRED MEEHAN
NANCY FARRELL
CAROL NARCISO
WILLIAM FARRELL
BARBARA PAYAN
DOROTHY FUCHS
FRED PHILLIPS
WANDA GRAF
ALLEN RORVIK
AUDREY HEBERER
PATRICIA SEAMAN
ROBERT HEBERER
ANDREW SHAYKA
ADRIENNE HERRELL
DARLENE SLATTERY
STAN JOHNSTON
KENNETH SLATTERY
ANITA KISON
EVELYN VAN STADEN
JENNA KUNZ
GEORGE VAN STADEN
RITA LONG
MARILYN VARNADO
MARION McCALL
BILLIE WILSON
WAYNE McCALL
FRANCES WOLD
JOE MANGINO
RANDY YOUMANS
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IF YOU ARE ALWAYS TRYING
TO BE NORMAL,
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW
HOW AMAZING YOU CAN BE.
~~ MAYA ANGELOU
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Ask Dotti
There are times when I want something comforting, but don't
want to do a lot of cooking.
I made this Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff and thoroughly
enjoyed it. I froze several containers as one person can
eat just so much!
Also while looking in the dessert file, I rediscovered this easy but tasty
dessert.
I hope you try one or both of these recipes and let me know what you think.
I always love to hear from you and, if there is anything you would like to
see published in our newsletter, please let me know.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Ms Dotti
SLOW COOKER BEEF STROGANOFF
2 lbs. beef stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 can condensed golden mushroom soup
1 can condensed cream of onion soup
1 jar (6 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cubed
1 container (8 oz.) sour cream
6 cups hot cooked noodles or rice
In a 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 quart slow cooker, mix beef, onion, soups, mushrooms and pepper. Cover and cook on low heat
8-10 hours or until beef is very tender.
Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted. Stir sour cream into beef mixture. Cook until melted and
combined.
Serve over noodles or rice.
Yield: 8 servings
JIFFY LEMON DESSERT
16 chocolate covered graham crackers, crushed and divided
1 small package lemon pudding mix (cook, not instant)
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Place half of the crushed crackers in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Prepare pie filling according to directions on package. Cool and pour over cracker crumbs.
Spread cream over filling.
Sprinkle with remaining crackers. Refrigerate.
Yield: 15 servings
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DID YOU KNOW??? The most children born to one woman was 69 — She
had 16 sets of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets. She
died at age 40.
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Please patronize our advertisers and let them
know you saw their ad in our Newsletter.
NBSC FINANCIAL NEWS:
(Jan
(Jan--Dec ‘14)
Total Income: $83,577
Total Expense: $82,920
Net Profit: $657
10% Discount with this ad
DID YOU KNOW???
KNOW???
ALL DONATIONS TO THE NORTH BREVARD SENIOR CENTER, A 501(3)(C)
ORGANIZATION, ARE FULLY TAXTAX-DEDUCTIBLE UNDER IRS REGULATIONS.
(RECEIPTS ISSUED FOR ALL DONATIONS)
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NORTH BREVARD SENIOR CENTER OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ESCORTED TRIPS.
ALL TRIPS SHOWN BELOW INCLUDE ROUND-TRIP MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION
(NON-SMOKING COACH), ADMISSION & ALL TAXES/TIPS.
FOR MORE INFO, CALL JEAN AT 321-631-8080.
U. S. Navy Band Chorus – Thurs., Feb. 26, 2015
$52
Includes orchestra seating at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach and dinner at Golden Corral Restaurant.
Minimum of 40.
Strawberry Festival – Thurs., Mar. 5, 2015
$79
Includes FREE morning concert by Tommy Dorsey Band and premium lower level seating for the Oakridge Boys
concert mid-afternoon. Strawberry Shortcake included! This trip sells out very fast – we had 3 buses last year
so sign up today!
Motown the Musical– Sat., Mar. 14
$144
At the Dr. Phillips Center in the Walt Disney Theater, this new musical features almost 60 of the most beloved hits in
the Motown music catalogue. Written by Berry Gordy, it charts his career as he discovers new talents like Smokey
Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and the Supremes. Lunch at the Ale House before the show. Minimum of
35.
Royal Lippizanner Stallions– Thurs., Mar. 19
$64
NEW Includes stable tour with access to the Lipizzaners, reserved seating for the show, buffet lunch catered by
Hickory Hollow Restaurant. Minimum of 35. Sign up by Feb. 25.
Bok Tower Gardens – Thurs., April 2
$71
Includes Gardens, Pinewood Estate, Carillon Concert & tour of Davidson Candy Factory! Minimum of 35. Sign up
by March 2.
Tarpon Springs – Tues., April 14
$75
NEW Includes 90-minute boat tour, lunch at Yianni’s Greek Restaurant, tour of sponge factory & museum.
Maximum of 48. Sign up by March 20.
Cinco de Mayo – Tues., May 5
$56
NEW Includes 1-hour boat tour on Winter Park Chain of Lakes, 3 hours to shop & lunch on your own, Docentguided tour of Morse Museum. Maximum of 50. Sign up by April 5.
I Love Lucy – Sat., June 27
$139
Includes orchestra seating at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando and lunch at the Ale House. This brand new hit
stage show, adapted from the TV show, makes YOU a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience for the
filming of two episodes of “I Love Lucy” plus insight into the marvel of the new thing called “television”. Minimum
of 40. Sign up by May 26.
8-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE – Sat., April 11 to Sat., April 18, 2015
$ Various
Round-trip from Miami to King’s Wharf/Hamilton aboard the MSC Divina. Sailings from Florida to Bermuda are
unusual, so there is limited availability. Only $100 deposit per person holds your stateroom!
OPERA AT SEA CRUISE – Sun., May 10 to Sun., May 17, 2015
$ Various
Includes 2 private shows by Todd Thomas, recognized as one of the true Verdi baritones in the world. Sail Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines “Freedom of the Seas” to ports of call Haiti, Jamaica, Grand Caymen, and Cozumel
(Mexico). $500 deposit per stateroom.
COPIES OF FLYERS AVAILABLE @ SENIOR CENTER LOBBY.
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KUDOS KORNER … A hearty thank
thank--you to:
ANNE FARRELL — For the many long hours you spent establishing a new financial baseline
and recording system for the Center.
BARBARA PAYAN — For the many hours spent before/after your official work day to make
sure the Center operates smoothly, all without pay. It is true that nobody really sees how much you
do until you don’t do it.
BILL FARRELL — For your labor and hours spent moving furniture, changing out locks,
hanging art & more for the swap of the President’s and Operations Manager’s offices, as well as
your major emergency repair of the big work island in the Kitchen. Great job!
CAROLYN SCHULER & NANCY FARRELL — For the many hours you two have
spent setting up a new Membership Database, streamlining our Membership application, and
loading all the data for all of our Lifetime members and 2015 membership renewals.
FRANCES WOLD — For your hard work and dedication to our Monthly Dances over the
years, especially during Fred Phillips’ recovery. Also, thank you for your tenure on the Board of
Directors, and we wish you the very best for your future endeavors!
JULIE MENDEZ — For the sale of more ads for our newsletter.
Your hard work has resulted
in the newsletter being printed at no cost to the Center!
KEN SLATTERY — For the new lighting in the Billiards Room.
Looking good!
NAOMI HOSTLER — For your hard work and creative talent as a member of our Decorating
Committee. You will be missed!
Work, work, work, work, work...
The Membership Committee has
processed lots of dues renewals —
have YOU paid yours yet?
The stripping & waxing of the Center’s floors is
well underway, and I’m sure everyone can see
just how beautiful they are—thanks, Paul!
In keeping with my inaugural remarks, there is a
Financial Report in this issue of the newsletter.
I will be attending a seminar on how to write
grant proposals for senior centers later this
month.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact
me or talk with any Board member you may see
around the Center.
Cat, Madam President
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Seniors Often Targeted
Seniors are targeted for fraud for several
reasons: they are more likely to have a “nest
egg,” they are typically more trusting, and
they are less likely to report—or realize—they
have been scammed. The best protection
against scam artists is knowledge. So do your
homework and learn what to look for.
Tax Scams: Some scam artists set up shop as tax preparers, either online or in person, hoping to
gain access to your personal information so they can steal your identity. After you file your taxes,
you may get e-mails from crooks claiming to be from the IRS and asking for your bank account details so they can direct-deposit your refund. Their real plan is to steal your money! Or they may
ask for more information about your return in an e-mail with an attachment that carries a virus to
infect your computer. The IRS will never send an email about your tax return.
Credit Card Scams: Legitimate offers to lower your interest rate typically come through the mail,
not by e-mail or phone call. Ignore all but the mail offers and vet the one you want to pursue by
looking up the bank’s customer-service number on your own and calling to find out if the offer is
real. Also be alert to a scam in which thieves impersonate an employee of your bank’s fraud department. The scammers claim they found suspicious charges on your card and need extra information, like your social security number, to protect you. Bank fraud departments really have been
stepping up efforts to spot fraudulent charges but if you get a suspicious call that asks for personal
information, call the customer service number on the back of your credit card.
Debt Relief Scams: If you need help getting out of debt, contact a credit counseling agency. These
organizations can provide budgeting help for free and generally charge a small fee if you decide to
sign up for a debt management program. Always check out any company with the Better Business
Bureau, which keeps track of any complaints.
Job Search Scams: Now that the holiday season is over, it’s not unusual for people to look for new
jobs and that’s why this type of scam is more prevalent at this time of year. Some offer work-athome opportunities that ask for a big up-front fee to get you started. Others gather information
from resumes posted online and call and pose as a prospective employer, asking for your social
security number and other personal information so they can do a background check. Instead, they
use this information to steal your identity!
(EXCERPT FROM THE JAN. 2015 NEWSLETTER OF FLORIDA STATE ATTORNEY PHIL ARCHER)
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ATTENTION ALL SENIOR CENTER MEMBERS
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HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 2015 DUES YET?
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BENEFITS OF LINE DANCING
STRENGTHENS BONES & JOINTS
TONES MUSCLES
HEART-HEALTHY
IMPROVES THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
BOOSTS MEMORY
INCREASES ENERGY
ELEVATES METABOLISM
WEIGHT LOSS
YIELDS BETTER MOOD
ENHANCES MENTAL HEALTH
FINE-TUNES ATTENTION SKILLS
CREATES FRIENDSHIPS
BRINGS HARMONY
REWARDING
SO MUCH FUN!
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CRAZY FACTS ABOUT U.S. PRESIDENTS
Warren G. Harding gambled away the entire White House set of china in one bad hand of poker.
Benjamin Harrison had a pet goat that lived in the White House with him.
John Quincy Adams skinny-dipped in the Potomac.
Andrew Jackson had a cursing parrot.
William Taft, who weighed over 300 pounds, got stuck in the White House bathtub
during his first bath after inauguration. (Needless to say, the tub was replaced .)
Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket — on a horse.