Friendship Flyer Wickham Park Senior Center

“There are no strangers here, only friends you have yet to meet!”

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide a congenial and happy environment for seniors to enjoy activities, meet new friends, and attend education-al programs. Furthermore, to provide a resource for obtaining assistance and guidance in times of need.

2785 Leisure Dr. Melbourne, FL

32935

OCTOBER

2017

What a month this has been! Our Center was closed for several

days because of lack of air conditioning and Hurricane Irma.

Like every other State Park, Wickham Park was closed (and some

areas still are) as a precaution for health and safety reasons. In total we were closed for 15 days.

Fortunately we are back to normal and everyone is safe. Now it

is “catch up” time.

Just a reminder we are still looking for volunteers. Bingo Floor

Walkers are needed, Set Up and Take Down Crew Members,

Welcome Desk Volunteers, and the Computer Tech Team is looking for volunteers with Windows 10 experience.

God Bless Everyone, Barry

From Where I Sit

Volunteer of the Month: Vinnie Germann Volunteer

I was born Brooklyn, NY. After college I served in the US Army

during the Korean Conflict. I now have 4 Children, 9 Grand Children,

and 4 Great Grandchildren. After working and raising my family in

NY, I retired from a major health care company as a Senior Systems

Analyst. After retiring I started a business, which is still run by my

children today. In 1999 my wife an I moved to Melbourne. I have

been involved with Wickham Park Senior Center for the past 5 years.

During my time at the Center I have been elected to the Executive

Board as Second Vice President. Since my wife’s passing in 2011, I

spend my time volunteering in various positions with the Senior

Center and Baymeadows HOA. In my spare time, I enjoy playing

horseshoes and hanging out in the Senior Center poolroom.

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2017

Website: bcscwp.com

Phone: (321) 255-4494

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am –4:30 pm

Sat 8:30 am—12 noon

Newcomer To our

If you would like a tour of the Senior Center, please stop by during business hours. Our desk volunteers will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Wickham Park Senior Center

Park Sen

President Barry Traxler

1st Vice Pres Jim Putira 2nd Vice Pres. Vincent Germann Secretary Judi Schultz Treasurer Dick Robinson

Dick RRoR

Computer Tech John Efird

Computer Assist. Vacant Computer Assist Peter Gaul Sunshine JoAnn Efird

Editor Linda Graff Deadline for copy submission to the newsletter is the 15th of each month. E -Mail Copy to:

wpscnews@cfl.rr.com

New Members

SHUFFLEBOARD

The Shuffleboard Club’s summer schedule is as follows:

Fun time will be on Thursday nights at 6:15 P.M. through Sept. 2017

( weather permitting) Saturday mornings at 8:45 A.M.

throughout the year.

Louise Andsager Deana Booth

Diane Butler Dorene Cesa

Loni Watters

Pamela Page

Angie Brown

Lynn Higginbotham Mary Ellen Reeves

Argyle Abbo Jo Nungester

Jacquelyn Aleman Florence Paparazzi

Geri Allen Jo Ann Parker

Lourdes Daines Mark Parker

Francis DeMaeyer John Pa on

Angell Diane Wendy Poffenberger

Darlene Drees JoAnn Redding

Carol Driscoll Russell Reed

Bill DuBiel Beth Reggiannini

Robin Fletcher Spencer Riddell

Janet Fuqua Peter Ruy

Lorraine Grosse Dolores Ruy

John Howard William Schindler

Lisa Issurda Robert Seal

James Johnson Marvin Seibring

Judith Johnson Jane Thorn

Candy Kane Katha Twiner

Debbie LaPorte Wiley "Joe" Twiner

Michael Mosca

Help Wanted!

The Wickham Park Senior Center computer staff is in need of two additional volunteers for about six hours a week.

If you have some experience with Windows 10 computer hardware and software, networking, and printers and can assist — we can use your help. We can also use the assistance wo some-one with some Microsoft Access knowledge to maintain and update the Senior Center mem-bership database.

If interested, contact John at 735-8191 or email wpscitadmin@cfl.rr.com.

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Sueue’e’s Line Dance Classeses

We have had a wonderful Fall Season of Line

Dancing. We were blessed to have visitors out

for some fun joining us here at the center from

Texas. Our hearts and prayers go out to ALL in

Texas! We are gearing up for Fall Fun with a

few SPOOKY steps!!

We dance for Fun, Health, and

Exercise!!

Come join us!

Beginner Class- 4:15-5:15 Tuesday.

Advanced 5:30-6:30 every Tuesday.

Call Sue for more info. (321-505-0846)

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Wickham Wanderers Travel Club News

Welcome to Daytona Beach! Daytona Speedway A ll Access Tour, explore the new Motorsports Hall of Fame, Admission to Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and the Marine Science Center. Lunch at Aunt Catfish’s. $99.00 pp

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Visit what’s been described as the finest private house ever built in America, John Deering’s winter home created in 1910, now a National Historic Landmark. Tour The Ancient Spanish

Monastery in North Miami, one of the oldest buildings in the Western Hemisphere. Lunch at Vizcaya Café. $125.00 pp

The Singing Christmas Trees

First Baptist Church, Orlando

From its beginning over 30 years ago, The Trees have become one of Central Florida’s most loved and spectacular traditions. Includes Roundtrip motor coach, delicious buffet lunch, and matinee performance with premium seats $99.00 pp

Tarpon Springs & Clearwater

Back by Popular Demand

Tarpon Springs Sponge boat cruise, see a diver in a traditional diving suit harvest a live sponge from the river, admission to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to Winter & Hope, stars of the Dolphin Tale movies. Greek lunch at Hellas Restaurant. $103.00 pp

Traveling solo? We invite you to join our warm and welcoming group for fun and friendship!

Travel Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM to 4PM

Phone: 321-255-4494 then ask for the Travel Office

Wickham Wanderers join Joyce’s Journeys Sit back, relax and let Joyce take care of the details!

Panama Canal Cruise – March 2nd to 20th, 2018

Ireland in Depth – May 6th to May 20th, 2018

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Rhine River Cruise – August 29th to September 10th, 2018

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Wickham Wanderers are invited to join the Pathfinders

December 5-6 - St. Augustine Holiday “Nights of Lights” 2 Day Tour—$397pp A Value-Packed, Fun Adventure with Exclusive Pathfinder Amenities & Mystery Bonuses!

Brochures Available at the Travel Office

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Wickham Wanderers Trip to Winter Park Playhouse

Windows Workshops …ARE BACK!

Classes are (approximately) every other Monday beginning at 1:00 PM in room 117 of the Wickham Park Senior Center. Cost is $6 for members and $7 for non-members.

For additional details see the bulletins at the Senior Center; or visit the Center web site at http://bcscwp.com/ and look for Computer Class at the bottom of the page; or call John at 321-735-8191.

Upcoming classes: Oct 9 – How To use the mouse to move files to and from a USB drive

Oct 23 – How To Use the Windows Built In Word Processor: WordPad

Nov 6— Topic to be determined

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Hear America

Meet & Greet In the Lobby

On the 4th Friday each month we will have a meet & greet hearing screen-ing in the lobby with Richard Anders of Hear USA.

Richard will continue to do screenings on the 4th Friday of each month.

A Hurricane is kind of like an elephant…

It can go just about anywhere it pleases

KNIGHT BLADES FENCING CLUB

The Club has been promoting the sport of Fencing in Brevard County for over 20

years. Licensed and Insured, Member of United States Fencing Association.

At Wickham Park Senior Center we offer a space for electric practice and also individual lessons in Foil and Epee. You must have your own equipment (mask, weapon, glove and jacket).

Meeting is Sunday, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and Thurs. 6-9 PM the cost is $10.

For further information, you can contact

Lisa Koenig, Knightblades@cfl.rr.com.

TaiChi/Qigong Classes

Led by Laura Parsons

Meets on Wednesdays at 8:30am and

Fridays at 9:00am.

The classes are beneficial to all ages and stages but especially benefit senior citizens and those with health issues. The forms we use address a wide variety of body systems while focusing on breathing, balance and wellbeing. This class provides a low impact exercise experience that definitely discourages the "no pain--no gain" attitude.

Come join us for sharing good, healthy ener-chi! Love and Peace, Laura

Attention!!!!

Water Color Paint Instruction

Wednesday 9:30-12:15 AM

Judy Champion

Text (321) 312-9155

Email—judy.champion325@gmail.com

Open daily 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Ye O’l Pool Hall News

8 Ball Champion winners for

September

Hurricane Irma Next tournament October 11th @ 11:00

Tournaments are played the second Wednes-day of Every Month

Reminder: Thursday Nights we play

from 6:30-9:30

Note: We have to remind to remind Pete

Ragusa to throw away his coffee cups!

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WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3RD 5:30-7:30 pm

DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT

Tickets $9:00 members-$12 non-members Non refundable

MENU

Turkey Mashed Potatoes

Dressing Cranberry Sauce

Confetti Corn Pumpkin Pie

RICK BRENSINGER

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TAKE 20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE CHECK

ACTIVITY SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

Acrylic Painting

2nd&4th 9am

Bingo 11:00 AM 11:15 AM

Bone Walkers Plus 9:30AM

Blood Pressure 10:30 AM 2nd week

Bridge

Duplicate 12:30PM 12:30PM 6:00PM 12:30PM

Lessons

Rogue 12:15PM 9:00AM

Rubber 1:00PM 12:30

Bunco 1st & 3rd 12:30

Chair Yoga 3:00PM

China Painting 9:30AM

Fencing 10:00AM 6:00PM

Financial/Lunch/Learn 12:30 PM 2nd week

Games

Hand and Foot 9:00 AM

Games Galore 1:00 PM

Jazzercise Light 8:30 AM 8:30AM 8:30

Sr. Singles Have Fun

No meetings in June, July & August

LeBed Healthy Steps 5:30PM

2785 Leisure Way

Melbourne, FL 32935

WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER

October 2017 SCHEDULE

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Phone: 321-255-4494

WEB: www.bcscwp.com

Line Dancing

Beginners 4:15 PM

Intermediate 5:30 PM

MahJongg

American 12:00 noon 9:00 AM

Chinese 1:00 PM

Pinochle 12:30PM

Poker

Dealers Choice 1:00 PM 1:00PM

Friendly 1:00PM

Pool (Billiards) Open daily

8:30 AM 6:30PM 6:30PM

Senior Law

1:00 PM call 757-5701 to confirm 3rd Week

Shuffleboard

League Play

League Practice

Instruction

Fun Time 6:30PM 9:00 AM

Social Scrabble

Strength / Flexibility 9:30AM

TaiChi Class 8:30AM 9:00AM

TaiChi practice 9:45AM 9:45AM 10:00AM

Watercolor instruct

Zumba Gold 8:30AM

ACTIVITY SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER

October 2017 SCHEDULE

Summer vacation June & July

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Ask the Attorney Our Elder Law Attorneys David Slonim and his associate, G. Paul Lemieux, of the Slonim Law Firm, welcome you to come to the Center each third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm for a seminar and question and answer session. Please call our Law office to confirm your registration. Seminar to be held in the Gathering Room (Library).

3rd Thursday, 1:00 pm—Library

Second Tuesday The VNA meets in the Wickham Park Senior Center lobby every 2nd Tuesday morning from 10:30 am—12:00 noon. Come join us for free blood pressure screenings.

Free, fun, interesting….Call 321.757.5701 for appointment

Tuesday or Friday morning meet & greet offerings in the Lobby!

First Tuesday

Many thanks to JoAnn McKruit of Courtenay Springs Village, a retirement community located in Merritt Island, for her monthly Tuesday meet and greet. She provides delicious veggies & dip and/or cook- ies and punch and info.

Third Tuesday

Our thanks to Gwen of Victoria Land-ing Assisted Living for her monthly meet and greet in our lobby, providing snacks and info!

Fourth Tuesday Learn about Brevard County’s Best kept secret for Independent Living. Visit with Pamela from Buena Vida Estates and enjoy a healthy snack. Could stress-free Resort style living in a CCRC community be on your bucket list?

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This Month’s Topic

“Strengthen Your Stock Savvy”

As you consider your long-term financial goals, how

do stocks measure up? In less than 60 minutes, you

can evaluate how this type of investment may fit

into your overall strategy. Come Learn About:

-The difference between common and

preferred stocks

-Dividends

-Investment Strategy

-Different ways to own stock

This program is specifically tailored for individuals

like you who are serious about their financial goals-

whether you’re just ge#ng started or seeking

perspec$ves as a well-seasoned investor.

Q&A Session to Follow Presenta$on

Financial Lunch & Learn

Financial Advisor, Chris Fitzgerald from

Edward Jones invites you to the Center on

the second Thursday of each month at

12:30 PM for lunch and a !mely seminar.

Everyone is welcome. No cost to a!end.

Class to be held in the Computer Room.

October 12th @ 12:30

Lunch will be served

Chris Fitzgerald

321-255-4221

Member SIPC

BonewalkersPlus for

Healthy Bones and Body. This holistic preventive wellness program, with chair assist, improves your bones, balance, posture, memory and comfort through symmetrical muscle rotation, stretching and nutrition. Your benefits are: becoming mindful/aware of your body mechanics, increasing circulation and nutrients to your body, preventing over-use injury and preventing slips and falls. Your Certified Senior Group Fitness instructor Vicki, modifies for you, from beginner to advanced. Heal your life naturally, as she did, from osteoporo-sis, arthritis and make peace with your self. Bring bottled water and sneakers. $8 drop in, $28 punch pass, wed, 9:30 am -10:45. "The Bone Lady" Vicki Buckley

321-759-4962

Our “Stars” Sponsors

Diamond Level

AGING IN PLACE SOLUTIONS

ASSISTING HANDS OF BREVARD

BRIGHTSTAR

BUENA VIDA ESTATES

COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE

DAVID SLONIM ELDER CARE

HEAR USA

HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS

SENIOR HELPERS CARE & COMFORT

VICTORIA LANDING ASSISTED LIVING

VISITING ANGELS

VERUS HEALTH PARTNERS

ZON BEACHSIDE ASSISTED LUXURY LIVING

Gold Level

EXIT 1ST CLASS REALTY

GRAND VILLA

GREAT CLIPS

HECM—SENIOR HEALTH FINANCING

HELPING HANDS ELDER CARE

Looking for an activity that fosters friendly comradery, stirs the brain and is offered three

days here at WPSC?

MahJongg might be your answer.

American

Monday—12 Noon-3PM Thursday –9 AM-12 Noon

Lessons available –Call Pat-626-5419

Chinese

Wednesday –1-4 PM

Call Linda 242-9592

Beginning Bridge Class

Saturday Mornings

October 7th- December 2nd

(No Class Nov 25) 10:00 AM—Noon

Eight Weekly Lessons $80.00

Call Tina Pomeroy for more information

321-733-0313

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STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY

Susie Salvetti (321) 626-0282

Thursdays 9:30—10:30 am

$4.00/members/$5.00 non-members

Chairs Available

Fitness Unlimited by Design presents a class you won’t want to miss, right here at the

Wickham Park Senior Center.

S.H.I.N.E. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

(321) 757-0660 Appointments are Preferred

SHINE counseling services are free, unbiased and completely confidential.

Wickham Park Senior Center Presents

ACRYLIC PAINT CLASSES WITH

HEATHER BROOME

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME

Saturday

Time: 9AM 11:00AM

Cost: $30.00-All materials provided

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

For More information or to register for class contact Heather

Call/Text: (321) 223-6734

Email: Sales@meehans.com

Spring Butterfly Basket of Flowers

The Florida Shuffleboard Associa"on

(FSA) season begins on October 1, 2017

and runs through to March 2018. The

club is a member of the FSA and is in the

Central East Coast District. The club will

hold its first mee"ng of the season on

Saturday, October 7, at 8:30 A.M. The

club will be hos"ng two (2) District

Tournaments in October. October 12 and

13 is a “Non-walking Singles Combined”

tournament and October 26 and 27 is a

“No 2 Pro Any Doubles” tournament.

Jane Plumpton

Secretary

SHUFFLEBOARD

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Friendly Poker (321) 242-8520-Ann Gambetta

Monday’s 1:00—4:00 pm, Room 121

China Painting

With Frankie Lybarger

China Painting Classes

Monday’s 9:30-11:30

ZUMBA® Gold

Cristina Aguerrevere

Zumba® Gold is held on Tuesday’s at 8:30.

321 914-9401

zumbacris@gmail.com

Rubber Bridge

Janet Walker/Susanne Cahill Come on out for an afternoon of enjoyment at the bridge table. Rubber Bridge games are held on Thursdays at 1 pm. They are run by Janet Walker. Please arrive no later than 12:45 pm and bring a partner. Rubber Bridge is also held on Saturdays at 12:30 pm and is run by Susanne Cahill. Please arrive no later than 12:15 pm and bring a partner. Our groups have grown this year! Where else can you have so much fun for so cheap-$1.50 per member (guests pay $2.50)?

Jazzercise® lite

Lisa Noegel (321) 506-1385

Jazzercise.com

A low impact workout that’s invigorating, not intimidating! 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! Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am.

$5 per class walk-in, $30 monthly unlimited classes (your month starts when you sign up).

First class is free!!

Chair Yoga Classes Chair Yoga classes are offered at the Center on Tuesdays at 3:00 PM with Shelly. She demonstrates how the moves increase range of motion, flexibility, stability and joint mobili-ty. Chair Yoga incorporates breath-ing as a means to increase oxygen flow throughout the body.

Come join us for Bingo every Tuesday & Friday

11:15 a.m.--2:15 p.m.

We just want to have fun Singles Group

We will resume

meetings on October 1st

Meetings on the 1st Sunday of the Month through the year

Plan ahead and mark your calendars—

GAMES GALORE

Join a friendly group that

plays a variety of card and

board games. You never

know what’s on the

docket but it will be friendly, Fun and li!

your spirit. Wednesday 2PM

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