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

November

2017

My Dear Friends,

This will be the last opportunity we will have to chat for a while. Today, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 was

the first day of the rest of my life. This morning, in the Center, I had a complete breakdown, shouting and crying. Thank God I finally came to my senses. This was not the first time this has happened.

I am not ashamed or embarrassed by the situation. Every year, thousands of Seniors go through similar

situations, suicidal thoughts and depression. The main thing I have learned over the years is that there is ONLY one way to face a problem, directly and quickly.

With that in mind, I have taken a six month leave of absence from WPSC. For that period I will have no contact with anyone at the Center. I must sever the ties in order to regroup. I will be undergoing mental, physical and spiritual therapy, so that I

may get my body, mind and soul back to a healthy state. I ask you, my friends to pray for me during this time. God bless and may God continue to bless America. Love, Barry

On behalf of all of the WPSC members, I would like to thank Barry for his servant leadership, and the many valuable contributions he has made to the Center over the years. We recognize and appreciate the sacrifices he has made to help make our Center a better place for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers will be with him during this difficult time. J. Putria

From Where I Sit

Volunteer of the Month: Dorene Cesa I was born and raised in Yonkers, NY. We lived in a row house built by the Alexander Smith Carpet Company for it’s employees. After putting myself through college, I went to work as an elementary school teacher. First as a kindergarten teacher, and ending my career as fifth grade teacher in the Yonkers Public School System.

Later, when my three children, Christopher, Jennifer and Jessica were born, I directed my work and energy to raising my family and became involved in my own children’s schools. I worked on both the parent and teacher side of the PTA. I raised funds, served as class mother and was actively involved in all aspects of education. In May 1995, I was awarded the Jenkins Award for Integrity and Commitment to Teaching. I was nicknamed “The Commish” by my fellow teachers, because I ran the football pool every year, and of course March Madness.

In 2003, Gene and I sold our home in Bronxville, NY and moved to our beloved condo in Cocoa Beach. After losing Gene in 2008, I became involved in the Senior Center when it opened in 2009. I must tell you it became my second family. I’ve met and loved so many wonderful people.

Besides being a director, I am also involved with the Space Coast Honor Flight. If any of you are veterans of WWII, Korean or Vietnam Wars, and haven't been to Washington DC to see the different memorials...Please see me.

I also started a group here called, “We Just Want to Have Fun-Singles Only”. We’ve done some fun things, Horseback Riding, Miniature Golf, and visited Navy Seal Museum and of course gone on the Gambling Ship. In my spare time, I like to travel. In the past two years I have gone to Ireland, China, Australia and New Zealand. Visiting my seven grandsons of course is my to priority. No boys, just girls.

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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.

Abdulwahab Alkadi Kathy Krug

Janet Au o Pete LaMonica

Ralph Bixler Charles Leech

Jim Blain Bonnie Leech

Carolyn Brown Ann Marks

Fred Colon Paul Mar n

Constance DiNatale Dorothy Taylor

Francoise Duffy Darnely Wendt

Normma Gius ani Joyce Wharton

Roy Krask Edmund K. Zahn

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Sueue’e’s Line Dance Classeses

Sorry for the short break in line dance classes. I was

zapped very quickly by a very serious illness that

held me in the hospital the past eight days! Both

classes will resume in two weeks - November 7!

Thank you for your many prayers. My precious

dance family is just that - a very important part of

my family. Two surgeries, s"nts, five days in ICU,

and my Doctor says, those students will wait on you.

Please come back.

NOVEMBER 7

We dance for Fun, Health, and

Exercise!!

Come join us!

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

Advanced 5:30-6:30 every Tuesday.

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Wickham Wanderers Travel Club News

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

Join the Pathfinders to Enjoy

“Million Dollar Quartet”

Riverside Theater, Vero Beach

Travel back to December 4, 1956 in this Tony Award-winning musical, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought together Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash & Carl Perkins for one of the most memorable nights in music. Matinee show, with Orchestra seating. Lunch at Mrs. Mac’s Fillin’ Station, all taxes, tips and driver’s gratuity. $125 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

Destination Pensacola

Includes: Round trip motorcoach, 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

Singing Christmas Trees– Waiting List

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 Pigeon Forge

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.

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

October

1st– Bob Hokkanen

2nd– Wally Topinko

3rd– Larry Hoff 4th– Bill Belg

Next tournament November 8th @ 11:30

Tournaments are played the second

Wednesday of Every Month

Reminder: Thursday Nights we play

from 6:30-9:30

Please… Vince Caliendo

Try not to hit the pool balls so hard, and try to play like a real pool player -W

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ENTERTAINMENT by DUKES of DooWop

Friday, December 1, 2017

5:30 ‘Til 7:30 PM

HAM W/RAISIN SAUCE, TURKEY, SWEET POTATO,

MASHED POTATO, GREEN BEANS, CEASAR SALAD

ROLLS & DESSERT

Member $9.00 Guest $12.00

(non-refundable)

Tickets on Sale: 9:00 AM Monday, Nov 6, 2017

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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 Thurs

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 1st Sunday

LeBed Healthy Steps 5:30PM

2785 Leisure Way

Melbourne, FL 32935

WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER

November 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

November 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

“Tax-free Inves!ng”

Learn about the different types

of tax-advantaged investments

and how they help you keep

more of what you earn

Q&A Session to Follow Presenta"on

Unit trusts and mutual funds are offered and sold by prospectus. You

should consider the investment objec"ves, risks and charges and ex-

penses carefully before inves"ng. The prospectus contains this and

other informa"on. I can provide a prospectus, which should be read

carefully before inves"ng.

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.

November 9th @ 12:30

Lunch will be served

Chris Fitzgerald

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

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

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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

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

plays a variety of card and

board games. You never

know what’s on the

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