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

educational programs. Furthermore, to provide a resource for obtaining assistance and guidance in times of need.

2785 Leisure Dr. Melbourne, FL

32935

January

2018

At our recent volunteer appreciation I had the privilege to announce the prestigious volunteer of the year award. Before this award presentation I shed some light on the importance of all the volunteers at the Center.

It is a long time known fact that in any volunteer organization 10% of the people do 90 % of the work. I would submit that at our Center it is closer to 5% - 95%. The Center would and could not exist if it weren’t for all the faithful and dedicated volunteers. I asked all the volunteers to stand and look around and what they were seeing is the actual lifeblood of the Center.

If the volunteers are the lifeblood of the center the volunteers of the month have to be the “beating hearts” in the middle of it all. The list of the volunteers of the month for 2017 were:

Lonnie Waters Marie Passmore Janet Walker Pat Rosenthal/Judy Richards Dianne Butler Cyndi Potenziani

Earl Bunn Vinnie Germann Doreen Cesa

The volunteer of the month committee selects one of these monthly nominees as volunteer of the year. I am not on the committee but looking at the list I see it would be such a difficult task to make this selection. When the decision was revealed to me who the awardee was I can personally attest to all the time and hard work he does for the Center.

Drum Rollllllllllll! Vinnie Germann

Vinnie is so deserving of this honor. Through the years he has been a faithful asset to the center. When I was serving as president he was always there to lend a hand where needed. Whether it was working on the bocce ball court, working on the sign in front, planning and coordinating the New Year’s celebrations and on and on and on. Space does not allow the list of things Vinnie does being at the center on a daily basis.

So of all the beating hearts it is hard to argue that any beat any stronger than this one. Congratulations Vinnie!! -Jay Koeller

Volunteer of the Year

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2018

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

Annual Dues Notice

There will be a slight increase in the cost of annual dues to help cover the

cost of maintaining the Senior Center and all of the activities we love.

Future Dues will be $20 per year/ Per person starting in January 2018

Louise Andsager Deana Booth

Diane Butler Dorene Cesa

Loni Watters

Pamela Page

Angie Brown

Lynn Higginbotham Mary Ellen Reeves

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 of someone with some Microsoft Access knowledge to maintain and update the Senior Center membership database.

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

Sharon Allen-Corey Ann Mark

Dave Anderson J. D. Mathys

Bart Boxer Kenneth Merri!

Denise Brewer Lois Merri!

June Bunn JoAnne Oliver

John Carey Joseph Oliver

Norman Corey Charles Reid

June Coutlangus Nancy Reid

James Coutlangus Victoria Sr. Ricardo

Patricia D'Andria David Roberts

Maureen DeGennaro Emilia Roberts

Donald French Paul Rumbley

Jean Fuller Ann Scutro

Suze!e Kachmaryk Georgiana Shaw

Mary Lawrence Brenda Thibaudeau

Sal Licari Dip" Uppal

John Lindeman Merle Waterman

Cyndi Lynch James Waterman

Wilma Mabins Trish Yuscanitch

Margaret Overholser

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Happy New Year everybody. May we all have a healthy, happy and fun loving New Year. May we be blessed with good times, good friends and great weather.

I’m Dorene Cesa and have been chosen to be your President this year. I have been a member since we opened in 2009 serving as Secretary for one year and director for the last few years. I started a group call “We just want to have fun” - singles only about five years ago. We have done some fun things such as horseback riding, kayaking, paddleboard cruise, gambling ship and some great museums like the Navy Seal Museum. Besides volunteering at the center, I am involved with the most wonderful group called HONOR FLIGHT. If you are looking to volunteer at the center, we can always use your help...just stop at the front desk and fill out a volunteer application.

The Wickham Park Senior Center is exactly what the name implies. It is a place where seniors (50 and older) participate in their favorite activities with peers that share the same interest. Starting January 1st, our annual dues will increase to $20 per year. This is the first increase since we opened in 2009. -Dorene Cesa

President’s Message

Intermediate Bridge Class

Do you need a bridge refresher course?

Join us for 8 Saturday classes: Jan. 6, 2018 - Feb. 24, 2018

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

$80.00

Call Tina Pomeroy for additional information

Sueue’e’s Line Dance Classeses

Sue’s Line Dancers had a fun night out dancing at

the new Country Hurricane Creek Saloon in

downtown Melbourne. Come join her classes

offered every Tuesday. Please check schedule in

office for Holiday hours. God Bless everyone this

Holiday Season.

Beginner - Tuesday 4:15-5:15

Advanced- Tuesday 5:30-6:30

Sue Duncan - (321-505-0846)

All classes begin January 2!!

We dance for Fun, Health, and

Exercise!!

October 1st started the Florida Shuffleboard Associa%on's

tournament season . District tournaments are held on

Thursdays and Fridays and State tournaments are on

Mondays and Tuesdays. The Northern League of the CECD

started league play on Wednesday, November 15. The

Wickham Park Club has two teams in compe%%on- the Blue

and the Gold. League games are played every Wednesday

on the courts of the host club. Fun %me is on Saturday

mornings at 8:45 A.M. New players are welcome to come

and play. -Jane Plumpton, Secretary

SHUFFLEBOARD

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Wickham Wanderers Travel Club News

Tarpon Springs & Clearwater

Back by Popular Demand

-Taking a wait list

Destination Pensacola

Includes: Round trip motor coach, 2 nights hotel, 4 meals. Visits to: Museum of Florida History, National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum, Quietwater Beach Boardwalk. Admission to Maclay Gardens State Park. Driver’s gratuity, Taxes & Tips for included features. $369 pp double/$499 single

Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg & Historic Norfolk

A Diamond Tours Motorcoach Trip, 6 nights lodging, 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners including Spirit of Norfolk dinner cruise & entertainment. Visit the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Colonial

Williamsburg with a guided tour, admission to the Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin, Yankee Candle Village and Virginia Beach Aquarium & Marine Science Center.$750 per person, double occupancy – Add $269 for single occupancy

Destination Morikami Japanese Museuam & Japanese Gardens

Morikami is a center for Japanese arts & culture in South Florida, housing more than 7000 artifacts. Includes Admission, guided museum tour, Bento box lunch, taxes & tips. features. $85 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!

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

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 – St. Johns River Cruise – Blue Spring State Park $105

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 – Strawberry Festival – Plant City $63

Brochures Available at the Travel Office

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MARY ELLEN REEVES

WPSC OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2018

SECRETARY

TREASURER

DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

DORENE CESA VINCENT GERMANN MARLENE BAUMANN

DICK ROBINSON CAROL LUSH

DEANA BOOTH

LOUISE ANDSAGER DIANE BUTLER

PAM PAGE PHYLLIS PRINCIPE` JIM PUTIRA

JUDY SCHULTZ LONI WATTERS

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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.

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

December

1st– Pat Feaganes

2nd– George Fernandez

3rd– Wally Topinko

4th– Pete Ragusa

Next tournament January 10th @ 11:30

Tournament of Champions

January 17th @ 12:00

Tournaments are played the second

Wednesday of Every Month

Reminder: Thursday Nights we play

from 6:30-9:30

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Thank You

Olav Christansen, a member of the center, deserves big thank you! In the spirit of the holidays, donated the beautiful poinsettia and flower box that is outside our front entrance.

Photos From December’s First Friday Dinner

Insert Photos

Happy 90th Birthday

Betty Del Balzo celebrated her 90th Birthday in December with her WPSC Bunco friends. Happy Birthday Betty!

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ACTIVITY SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

Acrylic Painting

2nd&4th 9am

Bingo 11: 15 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 PM

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 Thurs

Games

Hand and Foot 9:00 AM

Games Galore 2:00 PM

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

Sr. Singles Have Fun 1st Sunday 2:00 PM

LeBed Healthy Steps 5:30PM

2785 Leisure Way

Melbourne, FL 32935

WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER

January 2018 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 12:15 noon 9:00 AM

Chinese 1:00 PM

Pinochle 12:30PM

Poker

Dealers Choice 1:00PM 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 1:00PM

League Practice 1:00PM

Instruction

Fun Time 6:30 PM 9:00 AM

Social Scrabble

Strength / Flexibility 9:30AM

TaiChi Class 8:30 AM 9:00 AM

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

Watercolor Instruct. 9:30 AM

Zumba Gold 8:30AM

ACTIVITY SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER

January 2018 SCHEDULE

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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 Morning Meet & Greet

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 cookies and punch and info.

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

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This Month’s Topic

“YOU Have the Power to Outsmart the Scammers”

Incidents of fraud are on the rise and scammers’ tactics are becoming more complex. Join Chris to learn about:

-Red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter -Resources you can turn to if you or a loved one is targeted

-Ways to help protect yourself and loved ones

Q&A Session to follow presentation

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.

January 11th at 12:30

Chris Fitzgerald

Financial Advisor

321-255-4221

Member SIPC

BoneMakers for

Healthy Bones and Body

For Imperfect Bodies!

Enjoy peace of mind knowing you can exercise at your level and speed with a teacher, who is aware of modifications needed for your body! This empower-ing program improves your bones, balance, posture, memory, and mood. Learn body mechanics, nutri-tion, symmetry and prevent and undo your lifestyle’s over use injury while preventing trips, slips, and falls. Bring bottled water and sneakers. $8 drop in, $30 punch pass/4 classes.

Wed, 9:30 am -10:45. "The Bone Lady" Vicki Buckley

321-759-4962

Our “Stars” Sponsors

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HEAR USA

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VICTORIA LANDING ASSISTED LIVING

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GRAND VILLA

GREAT CLIPS

HECM—SENIOR HEALTH FINANCING

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

January 11th at 12:30

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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.

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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

The activities we plan for the month are posted on both the bulletin board and on the

Center webpage: www.bcscwp.com

Click “Singles Only Group” for up-to-date information on activities for the month

Plan ahead and mark your calendars—

Call Dorene @ (321) 446-6850 if you have any

questions.

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Join a friendly group that

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