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Hello Friends We are celebrating the 17th publication of the Boomer Guide this year. We hope the theme of Fun & Leisure will help remind us that there are a variety of things to do on the Space Coast.

We developed the 2023 Boomer Guide to be fun, informative and entertaining. It contains articles on things to do in our county on the coast. Our writers traveled the county’s 72 miles from north to south to bring you the lists.

Producing this Boomer Guide has given us a reason to smile, As always, the 2023 Boomer Guide contains information on services, businesses, activities, places of interest, meetings, classes, senior living resources and clubs throughout Brevard County. With

Brevard being 72 miles long, we cover a lot of territory. The Boomer Guide is a great resource, and you’ll want to hold onto it until the 2024 issue arrives.

It will bring you the resources, entertainment and information you’ve come to expect from us.

We are blessed to live here on the Space Coast. It is an active, vibrant, storied community, where history has been made and is being made again. Now more than ever, as we think about the past, we also dream of the exciting things the future holds for all of us.

Now, go have some fun!

Jill Blue, Publisher, Boomer Guide Senior Life

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Hotlines and Helplines We have categorized these listings in the areas of greatest need. When in doubt, call 2-1-1.

Local telephone operators at Brevard 2-1-1 can look up and refer you to any needed service.

BREVARD INFORMATION HELPLINE.............................2-1-1 2-1-1 is a 24/7 Helpline for essential services Alternate 211 number......................................................321-632-6688

HOTLINES

National Domestic Violence Hotline..............1-800-799-7233 Senior Resource Alliance Elder Helpline.................1-800-963-5337 Florida Domestic Violence Hotline................... 1-800-500-1119 Suicide Prevention Lifeline..................................1-800-273-8255 Veterans Affairs Suicide 24-hour Hotline............. 1-800-273-8255 National Hispanic Family Health Helpline..............1-866-783-2645

HELPLINE RESOURCES

Florida Highway Patrol................................. 321-690-3900

Aging Matters in Brevard............................................321-639-8770 Alcoholics Anonymous 24/7 So. Brevard....................321-724-2247 Alcoholics Anonymous 24/7 No. Brevard.................321-633-0052 American Red Cross...................................................... 321-890-1002 Brevard County Department of Health.................321-454-7111 Brevard County TRIAD...................................................321-412-2079 Circles of Care...................................................................321-722-5200 High-quality mental health, alcohol, drug-abuse treatment and related services through its hospital-based and state and county contracted programs.

Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs Aging and Disability Resource Center.................1-800-963-5337 Florida Sexual Assault Hotline.......................888-956-RAPE (7273) Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission..................... 850-488-4676 Housing and Human Services................................. 321-633-2007 Meals on Wheels ..............................................................321-639-8770 National Flood Insurance Program................. 1-800-621-3362 National Fraud Information Center..................... 202-835-3323 fraud.org Poison Control...............................................................1-800-222-1222 TTY for speech / hearing impaired........................1-800-462-7585 SHINE ...................................................................................800-963-5337 Social Security Administration ............................1-866-716-7667

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BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF NON-EMERGENCY Sheriff Wayne Ivey.......................................................... 321-264-5201 Port Canaveral................................................................... 321-394-3281 North Area............................................................................ 321-264-5208 East Area.............................................................................. 321-454-6652 West Area...............................................................................321-633-2123 South Area.....................................321-253-6658 or 772-664-1015

POLICE (CITY) NON-EMERGENCY Cocoa .......................................................................321-639-7620 ext. 4 Cocoa Beach ......................................................................321-868-3251 Indialantic ............................................................................ 321-723-7788 Indian Harbour Beach.................................................. 321-773-3030 Melbourne ............................................................................321-608-6731 Melbourne Beach ...........................................................321-723-4343 Melbourne Village .......................................................... 321-725-7224 Palm Bay .............................................................................. 321-952-3539 Rockledge ...........................................................................321-690-3988 Satellite Beach ................................................................. 321-773-4400 Titusville ...............................................................................321-264-7800 West Melbourne .............................................................. 321-723-9673

Non-Emergency .............................................................. 321-633-2056 Emergency................................................................................................9-1-1

Melbourne ............................................................................ 321-242-3110 Titusville ..................................................................................321-607-6811 Women’s Center Counseling Services.................321-242-1526

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FLORIDA RELAY 711 # TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf)...... 1-800-955-8771 Elder Helpline ............................................................1-800-96-ELDER

PHYSICIAN REFERRAL Health First Physician Referral..................................321-434-3131 Parrish Physician Referral.......................................... 321-268-6265 Steward Health Systems Physician Referral.....................................................1-800-488-5959

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Brevard County Legal Aid...........................................321-631-2500 Florida Senior Legal Helpline...............................1-888-895-7873 Seniors vs. Crime...................................................... 1-800-203-3099 Victim Advocate Services............................................321-617-7555 Elder Floridians’ source to gain convenient access to legal advice and referrals. Lawhelp.org ­— also floridalawhelp.org

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Camaraderie on the water conquers cancer Heart & Soul Dragon Boat Club welcomes everyone for paddling fun, true teamwork

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ANCIENT HISTORY Dragon boating has ancient Chinese origins dating back 2,000 years. Scholars think it began as a way to worship the dragon god. Chinese dragons are strongly associated with moving water, the most powerful force in nature.

By Betty Porter Photography by Keith Betterley It’s a sight to behold as the beautiful and colorful purple and green fiberglass dragon boats glide through the water powered by 20 paddlers working in perfect synchronization on the Banana River at the south end of Merritt Island.

Catching a glimpse of them passing under the low-level and swing Mathers Bridge or going through the Grand Canal is a relishing sight.

Dolphins often are seen swimming alongside the boats.

The paddlers are members of the Heart & Soul Dragon Boat Club of Brevard County. The club was founded in 2014 by Beth Gitlin, a breast cancer survivor and Satellite Beach resident. The club has 93 members composed of both cancer survivors and supporters, men and women, ranging in age from 18 to 80. The oldest paddler is 80, boasting five years as a club member.

Dragon boating for breast cancer survivors is an international movement inspired by the research of Canadian sports medicine specialist Don McKenzie in 1996.

His research results showed that the women in his study reported better physical and mental health through this team-building exercise and a shared camaraderie with each other.

The club welcomes water-sports enthusiasts, who seek to maintain health and fitness as part of a team.

The Heart & Soul Dragon Boat Team practices in two 40-foot dragon boats on the waters from February to the middle of December. The club takes a break during the scorching months of July and August.

Club members practice three times a week. Practices accommodate members who still work. Workouts of 75 minutes begin at 6:30 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday.

Saturday’s high-intensity workout of 60 minutes begins at 8 a.m.

Members meet at the pavilion at Oars and Paddles Park at 1329 Banana River Drive in Indian Harbour Beach. A land warmup is conducted at the beginning of each practice before entering the water.

The boats are cleaned after each workout.

Heart & Soul Dragon Boat Club members compete against other Florida clubs, as well as out-of-state

teams. The races vary in length from 500 to 2,000 meters. Boats are provided at the venues. An upcoming April event will be held in Inverness.

The Heart & Soul Dragon Boat Club in Indian Harbour Beach owns three dragon boats. Two 40-foot boats carry 20 paddlers, sitting two side by side. A person at the rear of the boat stands up and steers, while another (drummer) at the front tries to keep the pace for the crew. The drum is used to keep rhythm and timing.

The two large boats weigh 600 pounds. The long and narrow shape with a flat bottom and rolling prow and stern is designed for speed.

The club’s third boat is 30-feet long and it seats 10 paddlers.

Paddlers use a rotating motion, with their torsos and hips gaining traction by pushing off with their feet.

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“This has been the most consummate team sport out of all sports I have done in my boomer years.”

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Dragon boating, one of the fastestgrowing sports in the world, is an ancient Chinese activity.

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Club member Arnie Cantor, who is in his 70s and has a bad knee, likes the low-impact nature of the sport.

“Eventually, I will need to have a knee replacement,’’ Cantor said “But, in the meantime, I am very comfortable participating in the dragon boat sport,” he said.

In her 60s, Cantor’s girlfriend Carman Lang has arthritis. It doesn’t bother her in the boat.

“You learn so much about yourself mentally, physically and socially,” said Lang, who lives with Cantor in Viera East. “We both have a love of the water and find it so enjoyable.”

Carman found out about the Dragon Boat Club from literature at her workplace at Health First. Health First Cancer Institute has been the major sponsor of the club for the past six years.

The Heart & Soul Dragon Boat Club is a nonprofit with the mission of

promoting breast cancer awareness and to engage all members in living each moment fully through the fun and camaraderie of dragon boating. The mission encourages the development and support for dragon boat racing in Brevard County and the state of Florida.

“Racing and competing are so much fun,” said Roxanne Leavitt, a club member for the past nine years, who enjoys the rapport she shares with club members.

Jenny Lyons of Cocoa Beach joined the club in 2018 after becoming an empty nester. In 2021, at 57, she earned a spot on Team USA for the International Dragon Boat World Championships in Hong Kong. COVID-19 canceled the event.

“Of course I was disappointed,’’ Lyons said. “Having worked so hard to achieve the honor to compete on that level.

But, I am now, at age 59, working hard to make the USA Team once more.

And, if I do, I will be able to compete in Thailand this August.”

Lyons works at the Kennedy Space Center on the Artemis program in deep space logistics. Ironically, her work involves using a derivative of the Dragon Capsule.

“This has been the most consummate team sport out of all sports I have done in my boomer years,” Lyons said.

Carol Berry, the club’s outgoing president and a board member for the past six years, praised the City of Indian Harbour Beach, which operates Oars and Paddles Park.

“We try to give back by supporting Keep Brevard Beautiful with trash cleanups, supporting (Indian River Lagoon) projects and participating as a club in the Spring into Fitness challenge to name a few,” Berry said. “Giving back to the club and to the community is part of our mission.”

The club sponsors a free introduction to paddling session twice a year in the spring and fall. People who are “bitten by the dragon” are able to sign up for the Connect Program, which provides the opportunity to try it out for five weeks on Sunday afternoons for $50.

After that, they are invited to join the club.

“At the end of March, we are sponsoring a week-long camp/clinic for paddlers who want more condensed instruction from an internationally ranked coach,” Barry said.

Newcomers could find themselves a part of the dragon boat team in 2024, which according to the Chinese Zodiac is the Year of the Dragon.

For information, go to heartandsouldragonboating.org or email Info@HeartandSoulDragonBoating.org.

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Shelling and Beachcombing

Know before you go Best time to shell Early in the morning Low tide or going out Off season After a storm

Shells you might find on the Space Coast: Calico Scallop, Sand Dollar, Auger, Shark Eye, Angel Wing, Whelk, Olive, Cockle, Coquinas, Mussels and Jingle Shells

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Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Museum

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BY NANETTE HEBIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN HOLLINGER, KLINTON LANDRESS Brevard County has plenty of fun, inexpensive or free things to do while beating the Florida heat.

There are many fun and leisurely things to do on the Space Coast without having to shell out hard-earned cash. In fact, there are places, museums and venues to go where air conditioning makes it a lot more comfortable.

BARRIER ISLAND CENTER Experience and learn about the Barrier Island Sanctuary ecosystem at the center. Among the many other things to experience at the BIC are guided tours for sea turtle nesting sites organized by the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC), which has partnered with Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.

sanctuary is the perfect setting to explore the island’s natural habitat through interactive exhibits, nature trails and yearly festivals.

Admission is free. The BIC is located at 8385 S. Hwy. A1A in Melbourne Beach. For more information, check out conserveturtles.org or call 321-723-3556.

BREVARD VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER AND MUSEUM With an impressive array of war memorabilia, artifacts and a military library with more than 5,000 books, the VMC is dedicated to serving veterans. The museum and park are open to the public.

The center is the biggest summer nesting habitat of several species of marine turtles in the U.S.

There’s a massive Wall of Honor that greets everyone upon arrival, naming those lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

“We have school groups, eco-egg hunts, dune lagoon mile hikes and it’s a great place for kids and families to enjoy the day,” said Joy Winet, the Education Center Coordinator.

“We’ve added a Korean War tank, an A-7 aircraft and there’s a nuclear sub periscope built into the ceiling for kids to look through,” said Dean Schaaf, the president of the VMC.

Located in the Archie Carr National Refuge, the 34-acre

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With free admission, it is located at 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway on Merritt Island, behind the Merritt Square Mall. The 82-acre park has walking trails, playgrounds and Huey and Cobra helicopters on display for great photo shots.

For more information, go to veteransmemorialcenter.com or call 321-453-1776.

FLORIDA SURF MUSEUM If you’re into surfing, you won’t want to miss this gem exhibiting the best in surfing history since 1999.

It chronicles Florida’s unique surfing heritage and its surfing community culture on the East Coast.

“When we started, our space was so small we couldn’t even turn a longboard around. Then, we started receiving memorabilia and we had to expand. It’s a great place for adults who are into surfing and kids that are just starting the sport,” said John Hughes, the executive director of FSM. The FSM actively engages with the community through events, exhibits and outreach programs.

There’s a auggested donation of $2 a person.

The museum is located at 4275 N. Atlantic Ave. in Cocoa Beach next to Ron Jon Surf Shop. For information, go to floridasurfmuseum.org SANDS SPACE HISTORY CENTER It’s the perfect outing for anyone, young and old, who love anything space related.

Since 1966, the museum at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station has focused on the timeline of Cape Canaveral’s launch capabilities and the spirit of space exploration. A lot of the volunteers that provide guided tours are pioneers of the space program, rocketry, missiles and space flight.

The museum displays missiles, rockets and space flight memorabilia to provide a solid history of U.S. space travel. The museum is located just outside the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 100 Spaceport Way, Building 90328 and is open to the public free of charge.

The Center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. It is closed on Monday.

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ALZHEIMER’S CARE The Center for Family Caregivers.............. 321-434-7625 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne hf.org/aging/family-caregivers For full listings see Support Groups, page 87

Merritt Island Branch............................................. 321-264-6969 1605 Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island Melbourne Branch................................................... 321-633-2199 1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne Palm Bay Branch....................................................... 321-633-2199 450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay Viera Branch............................................................... 321-633-2199 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building A108, Viera

ATTORNEY & LEGAL

BEACH WHEELCHAIR RENTALS

William A. Johnson, P.A. .........................................321-253-1667 Founded in 1993 to provide cost-effective legal counsel to the elderly and their families in Brevard County.

140 Interlachen Road, Suite B, Melbourne Floridaelderlaw.net

A1A Outdoors.............................................................321-505-7455 Beach wheelchair rentals. Daily or weekly rentals are available. Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.

6811 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral • A1abeachrentals.com

Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, Inc........ 321-253-4430 Brevardalz.org

Rhodes Law P.A. .......................................................321-610-4542 Dedicated to helping seniors, individuals and families in the community with experienced legal advice, strategy and planning.

1751 Sarno Road, Suite 2, Melbourne Rhodeslawpa.com Amy B. Van Fossen P.A.......................................... 321-345-5945 Personalized planning to protect assets, maintain a rich quality of life, and obtain the best care possible.

211 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne • Amybvanfossen.com

AUCTIONS

Shuler Auctions.........................................................321-267-8563 Since 1979, Shuler has been licensed to auction real estate, personal property, titled vehicles, household goods, equipment and firearms. Experienced in business liquidations, estates, individuals, bankruptcies, asset recovery and much more.

422 Julia Street, Titusville • Soldfor.com

AUTO TAGS

renewexpress.com/brevard/renewals Titusville Branch...................................................... 321-264-6969 800 S. Park Ave., Titusville

AUCTIONING

Real Estate, Cars, Trucks, Boats, Trailers, Firearms, Heavy Equipment and other unique items.

Brevard Medical Equipment .............................. 321-453-3370 105 N. Banana River Drive, Merritt Island Brevardmedicalequip.com Cape Canaveral Fire Department.....................321-783-4424 First come, first serve, it will deliver to one of four mobi-mat locations. • Cityofcapecanaveral.org Crabby’s Beach Wheels.........................................321-432-2855 Beach wheelchair rentals. Reservation required.

Crabbysbeachwheels.com Sand Helper..................................................................321-392-3129 Electric beach wheelchair rentals. Call or reserve online. Will deliver. • sandhelper.com Satellite Beach Fire Department .........321-773-4404 ext. 8 Reservations on a first come, first serve basis.

BLIND/VISION SERVICES Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind.............................321-773-7222 674 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Baabhelpfortheblind.org CVI/Center for the Visually Impaired....... 386-253-8879 1187 Dunn Ave., Daytona Beach • cvicentralflorida.org Florida Division of Blind Services.............. 321-634-3680 “Striving to protect the people you love, the assets you own, and the dreams you hold dear” Areas of Practice – Elder Law, Estate Planning, VA Benefits, Medicaid Planning, Case Management, Trust Administration, Probate, Guardianship

Call 321-267-8563 or email soldfor@soldfor.com

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211 E. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901 321-345-5945

Talking Books/Homebound Services......... 321-633-1810 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa • Dbs.myflorida.com/library

CANCER CENTERS American Cancer Society............................ 800-227-2345 Cancer.org Health First Cancer Institute................. 1-855-894-4673 Merritt Island, 225 Cone Road Melbourne, 1130 S. Hickory Street Palm Bay, 1264 Malabar Road SE Titusville, 490 N. Washington Ave. Viera, 8725 N. Wickham Road hf.org/cancer Parrish Cancer Center Operated by Omni Healthcare Titusville, 845 Century Medical Drive..................321-529-6102 Melbourne, 1344 S. Apollo, Suite 303....................321-727-3495 Omnihealthcare.com/cancer-center/ Rockledge Regional Medical Cancer Care..........................................................321-636-2211 110 Longwood Ave., Rockledge • Rockledgeregional.org

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CARE MANAGEMENT Aging Matters In Brevard..............................321-639-8770 Case management, personal care, respite, Lifeline, adult day care and homemaker services.

3600 W. King Street, Cocoa • agingmattersbrevard.org One Senior Place Care Management.......... 321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Educate, advocate, support and professional care management. • Oneseniorplace.com

CREMATION SERVICES National Cremation................................................ 321-499-9484 Specializing in pre-planning for cremation and veterans’ benefits, protecting families nationwide.

8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • nationalcremation.com

DENTIST/ORAL SURGERY Viera Smiles Studio..........................................321-255-7740 7332 Office Park Place, Suite 102, Viera

DIABETES SUPPORT American Diabetes Association................. 407-660-1926 diabetes.org/orlando

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EVERYDAY RESOURCES

1970 Michigan Ave., Building A-2, Cocoa Dbs.myflorida.com Southeastern Guide Dogs and Paws for Independence.............................................941-729-5665 4210 77th Street East, Palmetto • guidedogs.org

careersourcebrevard.com/special-programs CareerSource Centers.........................................321-504-7600 Titusville, 3880 S. Washington Ave., Suite 214 Rockledge, 295 Barnes Blvd.

Palm Bay, 5275 Babcock St. NE, Suite 8B Patrick AFB, 842 Falcon Ave., Building 722B Goodwill Job Connection Center..................... 321-953-8188 Provides services and resources to help people find jobs.

795 S. Babcock St., Melbourne

EYE CARE Florida Retina Specialists............................. 321-735-8800 A medical practice that provides comprehensive medical and surgical retinal eye care.

PROFESSIONAL GRAB BAR INSTALLATION One Call Stops the Fall®

280 N. Sykes Creek Parkway, Suite B, Merritt Island 2329 Medico Lane, Viera 1978 U.S. 1, Suite 105, Rockledge FloridaRetinaSpecialists.com Dr. Frederick Ho.................................................321-757-7272 Atlantic Eye Care, 8040 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne AtlanticEyeMD.com Pinnacle Eye Center........................................321-255-4949 1649 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 100, Melbourne 8059 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • Pinnacleeyecenter.com

FINANCE Leonard Financial.....................................................321-259-6239 2955 Pineda Plaza Way #126, Melbourne 32940 leanardfinancialgroup.com Edward Jones - Jason Vaughn..........................321-373-0807 3760 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. #102, Melbourne

GARDEN CENTER Safe. Fast. Affordable.

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Rockledge Gardens ................................................321-636-7662 Rockledgegardens.com Soil Guardian Program...............321-633-1702, ext. 52323 Consider joining the Soil Guardian program to learn how to grow healthy plants and improve the water quality in Brevard County. An ongoing program in Brevard County.

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EVERYDAY RESOURCES

GASTROENTEROLOGY Space Coast Endoscopy ......................................321-636-7662 1974 Rockledge Blvd., #102, Rockledge spacecoastendocenter.com

GRAB BARS Same Day Grab Bars®..........................................800-215-7560 We offer same-day, one-visit professional grab bar installation that is safe, fast, and affordable with a lifetime warranty. Free estimates. One Call Stops the Fall® SameDayGrabBars.com

HEARING Personal Hearing Solutions.......................... 321-253-6310 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Personalhearing.org

HOME CARE — Non Medical Health First Home Care................................. 321-434-5909 3566 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne hr.org/homecare Parrish Home Health.......................................321-433-8236 7925 N. Wickham Road, Suite B, Viera parrishhealthcare.com/our-services/home-health Seniors Helping Seniors................................. 321-722-2999 A trusted source for non-medical, in-home care in Brevard County. It provides transportation, light housekeeping, meal preparation and more.

1103 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Suite 400, Melbourne Seniorshelpingseniors.com/Brevard Senior Partner Care Services.......................321-323-7350 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Suite 115, Viera seniorpartnercare.com

HOME CARE — MEDICAL Health First Home Care................................. 321-434-5909 3566 N. Harbour City Blvd., Melbourne hf.org/homecare

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Parrish Home Health ......................................321-383-5422 Skilled nursing; physical, occupational and speech therapy; social worker; home health aide.

830 Century Medical Drive, Suite A, Titusville Parrishhealthcare.com Trilogy Home Health Care............................ 407-259-2272 Skilled nursing trilogyhomehealthcare.com Wuesthoff Home Health............................... 321-253-2200 8060 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera lhcgroup.com/locations/wuesthoff-health-system-home-health 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Brevard Cooling & Heating.................................321-757-9008 Brevardcooling.com CDS Plumbing............................................................321-433-3140 cdsplumbing.com Hansen’s Handyman...............................................321-302-9441 Brevardsbesthandyman.com Johnson Aluminum Products..............................321-956-3102 Johnsonaluminumproducts.com Randy’s Pressure Washing................................... 321-794-5168 facebook.com/randyspressurewash/

challenging moments call for a special brand of care guided by love and compassion. Since 1977, it has served as Brevard’s only independent, not-for-profit comfort care resource, helping patients and those they love during the most delicate times in their lives.

Founded on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care offers a diverse range of compassionate care services, including palliative care, hospice and grief support for all ages.

Titusville: 1250-B Grumman Place Suntree: 6905 N. Wickham Road, Suite 403 Melbourne: 1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Suite 4740 reflectionslsc.org

The Blind Spot............................................................321-752-7288 Calltheblindspot.com

Hospice of Health First, Inc. 1131 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne..............321-434-1744 701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach............321-799-7100

HOSPICE

VITAS HEALTHCARE..........................................321-751-6671 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., #250, Melbourne

Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center for Patients and Families ............................. 321-269-4240 A 15,000 square-foot facility that provides short-term acute symptom management for hospice patients, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

1240 Grumman Place, Titusville St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care.... 321-269-4240 Toll free.............................................................. 866-269-4240 A legacy of reflecting life, love and compassion. Life’s

VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit....................... 321-604-4161 5425 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955

HOSPITALS Health First Hospitals Cape Canaveral, 701 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy............. 321-799-7111 Melbourne: 1350 Hickory Street............................ 321-434-7000

Hospice Expertise

TRILOGY We strive to provide specialized care to meet the needs of each patient, the way we would our own family. In collaborations with community healthcare providers including the overseeing physician, a comprehensive plan of treatment is developed and care is delivered by our experienced and passionate team.

OUR SERVICES Medical Social Worker Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Skilled Nursing Psych Nursing Speech Therapy Wound Care Management

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With more than 70 years of combined experience, the medical directors at VITAS® Healthcare lead a team of advanced illness specialists in providing compassionate hospice care.

800.93.VITAS | VITAS.com | Since 1980

Melbourne Regional Medical Center........ 321-752-1200 Steward Family Hospital 250 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne • melbourneregional.org Parrish Medical Center..................................... 321-268-6111 Located in Titusville, a 210-bed, not-for-profit acute care, public medical center serving North Brevard County for more than 50 years. PMC is nationally recognized as one of America’s finest healing environments.

951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville • parrishhealthcare.com Rockledge Regional Medical Center...........321-636-2211 Steward Family Hospital 110 Longwood Ave., Rockledge • rockledgeregional.org

INSURANCE

AAA Melbourne.................................................321-775-4705 Kathy Sorrell Licensed Insurance Agent 4100 N. Wickham Road, Suite 101, Melbourne, FL 32935 ksorrell@acg.aaa.com autoclubsouth.aaa.com/kathy.sorrell Health First Health Plans.......................... 1-800-716-7734 6450 U.S. 1, Rockledge • myhfhp.org CarePlus Health Plans ....................................321-751-7645

Are you turning 65? One call may be all you need for your Medicare coverage. We offer health insurance, dental coverage and vision coverage.

4100 N. Wickham Road, Suite 140, Melbourne careplushealthplans.com Humana................................................................772-486-8163 Licensed Sales Agent Doreen Barnes State Farm Insurance - Arty Pagan...................321-775-1000 7955 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940 State Farm Insurance - Dan Adovasio .........321-454-4444 7350 Shoppes Drive #101, Melbourne, FL 32940 Verus...............................................................................321-421-7389 We are independent agents and will help to demystify (clarify) the ins and outs of Medicare. We take the time to show you all the options of Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage plans and have access to all Medicare plans.

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LIBRARIES

For programs and class listings, go to brev.org Brevard County Law Library.................................321-617-7295 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera Cape Canaveral Public Library........................... 321-868-1101 201 Polk Ave., Cape Canaveral

You Deserve Better Hearing Call Today For Your Free Hearing Test

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8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, FL 32940 Located inside One Senior Place

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EVERYDAY RESOURCES

Palm Bay: 1425 Malabar Road NE.........................321-434-8000 Viera: 8745 N. Wickham Road..................................321-434-9000 hf.org

Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Library..........321- 633-1792 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Cocoa Beach Public Library.................................321-868-1104 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library....................... 321-952-4511 955 E. University Blvd., Melbourne Eau Gallie Public Library......................................321-255-4304 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Franklin T. DeGroodt Library................................321-952-6317 6475 Minton Road SE, Palm Bay Melbourne Public Library..................................... 321-952-4514 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne Melbourne Beach Public Library...................... 321-956-5642 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach Merritt Island Public Library................................ 321-455-1369 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island Mims/Scottsmoor Public Library ................... 321-264-5080 3615 Lionel Road, Mims 32754 Palm Bay Public Library......................................... 321-952-4519 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay Port St. John Public Library..................................321-633-1867 6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John Satellite Beach Public Library........................... 321-779-4004 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach South Mainland Public Library......................... 772-664-4066 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Barefoot Bay Suntree/Viera Public Library..............................321-255-4404 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Suntree-Viera T E Beau Field Library..............................................321-690-1971 In the Library of Florida History, 435 Brevard Ave., Cocoa Titusville Public Library........................................321-264-5026 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville

Parrish Healthcare Senior Solutions........321-268-6800 805-B Century Medical Drive, Titusville parrishhealthcare.com/our-services/senior-healthservices/senior-solutions/

MUSEUMS Air Force Space & Missile Museum................... 321-853-9171 Exhibits highlight more than 70 years of Cape Canaveral aerospace activity. View website for tour information.

191 Museum Circle, Cape Canaveral SFS AFSpaceMuseum.org American Police Hall of Fame & Museum.......321-264-0911 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Seniors $12 6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville • Aphf.org American Space Museum....................................321-264-0434 Exhibits of spacecraft parts, astronaut suits, photos and working launch consoles. Seniors $8 Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

308 Pine Street, Titusville • Spacewalkoffame.org Brevard Veterans Memorial Center..................321-453-1776 Every war is represented. Free admission.

Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.

400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island Veteransmemorialcenter.org Cape Canaveral Lighthouse................................321-351-5052 Visit by prescheduled tours only.

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station • Canaverallight.org Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral.............321-394-3408 Learn about the Port’s vibrant history and the key events that helped transform it into a flourishing harbor. Stateof-the-art theatre.

670 Dave Nisbet Drive, Cape Canaveral • Explorationtower.com

West Melbourne Public Library........................321-952-4508 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne

Field Manor Homestead ......................................321-848-0365 An example of early pioneer life in Brevard County.

750 Field Manor Drive, Merritt Island • Fieldmanor.org

MENTAL HEALTH

Florida Surf Museum..............................................321-720-8033 4151 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach • Floridasurfmuseum.org

Circles of Care, Inc. ....................................... 321-722-5200 6700 South Washington Ave., Titusville 1770 Cedar Street, Rockledge 2020 Commerce Drive, Melbourne 400 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne • circlesofcare.org

Green Gables..............................................................321-794-8901 Historic Victorian home built in 1896.

Saturdays • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne • Greengables.org

Health First Behavioral Wellness................321-434-7604 Voluntary Intensive Outpatient Program comprised of psychiatrists and mental health therapists, specializing in adult mental health and wellness. This interdisciplinary program provides carefully designed group and individual services focused on improving coping skills, managing symptoms of distress and increasing overall sense of empowerment and well-being.

3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne hf.org/behavioralwellness

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Historic Pritchard House.................................... 321-607-0203 Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

424 S. Washington Ave., Titusville • Pritchardhouse.com Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex......855-433-4210 KSC brings to life the NASA story, offering a full day or more of fun and educational activities.

Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island Lawndale Senator H. S. Williams Home.........321-632-5650 First and third Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Liberty Bell Memorial Museum........................... 321-727-1776 Military war exhibits, facsimiles of important documents in U.S. history and a full-size replica of the Liberty Bell. Entry is free 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Tuesday 1601 Oak Street, Melbourne • Honoramerica.org

EVERYDAY RESOURCES

Located on Rockledge Drive, National Register Historic District, beautiful Queen Anne style. Original school room on second floor. Restored in 1895 as a family home.

1219 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge • FriendsofLawndale.com

PASQUALE REINO, DO

Library of Florida History.......................321-690-1971, ext 211 Statewide headquarters of Florida Historical Society and home of extensive archives and collection of maps (more than 1,500’s). Rare and out of print books, more than 10,000 photos and 20,000 post cards. Small exhibit on local history. Research by appointment only. Book store, 435 Brevard Ave, Cocoa North Brevard Historical Museum................... 321-269-3658 History of North Brevard. Free entry.

Tuesday, Friday and Saturday • Noon - 3 p.m.

301 S. Washington Ave., Titusville Northbrevardhistoricalmuseum.com Rossetter House Museum and Gardens....... 321-254-9855 The museum consists of the James Wadsworth Rossetter House and Gardens, the William P. Roesch House and the Houston Family Memorial Cemetery.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1320 Highland Ave., Melbourne • Rossetterhousemuseum.org

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The Moore Cultural Center & Museum.......... 321-264-6595 The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park and Museum is the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement that highlights the legacy of the Moores.

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2180 Freedom Ave., Mims • HarryHarrietteMoore.org Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area.................................................. 321-449-4720 Come inside the oldest standing home in Brevard County.

Hike, horseback ride, fish, canoe and kayak through five different habitats and more than six miles of trails.

Tuesday - Sunday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1695 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island • BrevardFL.gov/EELProgram Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum.......... 321-268-1941 Exhibits, displays, artifacts and vintage warbirds from World War I through the present.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday - Sunday, Seniors $20 6600 Tico Road, Titusville • Warbirdairmuseum.com Wizard of Oz Museum..........................................888-949-6369 The museum displays more than 2,000 Wizard of Oz memorabilia pieces with original props from the 1939 movie.

7099 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral • Wizardofozflorida.com

NEWSPAPERS/EXPOS Senior Life of Florida & Expo company ..........321-242-1235 Brevard County’s award-winning monthly newspaper.

Celebrating 26 years. Online and print. • myseniorlife.com Viera Voice....................................................................321-242-1235 The newspaper of Viera, Suntree and Rockledge. vieravoice.com

ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE CARE Hughston Clinic, Orthopaedics..................321-344-9030 8045 Spyglass Hill Road, Suite 102, Viera fl.highston.com

REAL ESTATE/RELOCATION Ellingson Properties.............................................. 321-750-7050 5815 Highway 1, Suite 3, Rockledge

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ITG Realty..................................................................... 321-622-2701 Senior Relocation Package 1455 S. Wickham Road, W. Melbourne • ITGRealty.com The Location Scouts..............................................321-305-7885 3270 Suntree Boulevard, Suite 2223, Melbourne mylocationscouts.com ReMax Solutions, Joy Frankel............................ 321-446-5826 ReMax Deb Tomczak..............................................321-604-8479

RESTAURANTS 28 North Gastropub.................................................. 321-241-1159 2250 Town Center Ave., The Avenue Viera 28northgastropub.com Pizza Gallery & Grill................................................. 321-633-0397 The Avenue Viera, 2250 Town Center Ave., Viera Pizzagalleryandgrill.com Island Root Kava Bar................................................321-914-0914 Jacqueline’s Bakery 906 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne .............................. 321-312-6594 6977 N. Wickham Road., Melbourne..............................321-622-4776 Palm Shores Bistro...................................................321-752-5222

SENIOR CONSULTATION One Senior Place........................................................321-751-6771 Need help? A free consultation with an aging services expert can help connect you with the solutions you need. One Senior Place is home to dozens of quality, senior-focused businesses that make us your experts in aging.

8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • oneseniorplace.com

THEATERS

Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse................... 321-636-5050 300 Brevard Ave., Cocoa Maxwell C. King Center..........................................321-242-2219 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne

Surfside Playhouse...................................................321-783-3127 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach The Henegar Center................................................321-723-8698 625 E. New Haven Ave, #119, Melbourne The Tangiers Florida ...............................................321-327-8759 4500 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay

personalized service. Skilled agents can handle all leisure and business travel needs.

1240 U.S. 1, Suite 6, Rockledge • Allaboutyoutravelunlimited.com Visit West Volusia................................................. 386-734-0162 Located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, West Volusia County encompasses 14 vibrant communities featuring a year-round mix of attractions and activities.

116 W. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32720 VisitWestVolusia.com

Titusville Playhouse..................................................321-268-3711 301 Julia St., Titusville

Expedia Cruises........................................................321-378-2966

TRANSPORTATION

WOMEN’S CARE

Volunteers in Motion.........................................321-635-7999 Training classes, state-of-the-art vehicles, gas and insurance, uniform shirts, and cell phones provided during volunteer hours. 401 S Varr Ave., Cocoa 321transit.com/forms/volunteers-in-motion-informationapplication

TRAVEL & TOURISM All About You Travel............................................... 321-631-8080 A full-service travel agency providing great rates and

Health First Women Care .................................... 321-434-3131 hf.org/womenandchildren/ Parrish Women’s and Diagnostic Center...................................................321-268-6790 Caring for women at every stage of their lives.

Compassionate and dedicated nurses and leading physicians deliver care in a nurturing atmosphere.

951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville Parrishhealthcare.com

Central Florida’s “Bed and Breakfast” Assisted Living Community Unique by Design Did you know?

Cottage style housing assists residents in building family-style relationships amongst their peers and the employees who care for them.

Small dining rooms

for residents to gather and enjoy meals together

All Inclusive Personalized Service Plans & Pricing On-site Services

Visiting Providers: Including, Primary care and PT/OT Home Cooked Meals Medical Transportation Beauty Salon Specialized activities programs Local Outings

Additional Services Available Administration of Insulin and Other Injectable Medications

ECC Services (321) 633-1819 3821 Sunnyside Ct, Rockledge, FL 32955 palmcottagesfl.com Assisted Living Facility 9987

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EVERYDAY RESOURCES

Melbourne Civic Theatre......................................321-723-6935 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne

Community Services & Assistance DENTAL Eastern Florida State College Public Dental Services...........................................321-433-7570 The dental hygiene program proudly gives back to the community through its reduced priced Dental Clinic. Dental services start with a cleaning and assessment of needs. The availability is also determined each term by the educational needs of the students. Appointments required.

Fluoride Treatment: no charge; Dental Cleaning: Adults: $15 Volunteer Adult Dental Clinic Viera.........................................................................................................321-639-5801 Titusville................................................................................................321-383-2784 This program provides limited dental services to low-income adults with no other access to dental care. Services provided are primarily the diagnosis and treatment of acute dental pain.

This includes X-rays and evaluation.

Call to schedule an appointment for intake and eligibility.

North Brevard Charities Sharing Center.......321-269-6555 Can help with emergency dental assistance.

DISABILITY RESOURCES / EQUIPMENT Resource Center for Disability Solutions....... 321-633-6011 Florida TTY: 800-955-8771 RCDS identifies the individuals’ unique needs and gains access to support their needs to live more independently.

571 W. Haverty Court, Rockledge • rcdsfl.org Hearing Assistive Phone Equipment................ 321-633-6011 Florida TTY: 800-955-8771 571 W. Haverty Court, Rockledge • rcdsfl.org

HOUSING/MORTGAGE/RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE Community Action Agency....................................321-633-1951 400 S. Varr Ave., Cocoa 611 Singleton Ave., Titusville 2226 Sarno Road, Suite 107, Melbourne brevardfl.gov/HumanServices/CommunityActionAgency Catholic Charities................321-636-6144 or 321-338-2986 Provides basic needs that include rent and utility financial assistance to families and individuals who experience a crisis and need financial assistance to remain in their home.

By appointment only. • cflcc.org/family-stability-program North and Central Brevard Salvation Army North Brevard....................................................................................321-269-3110 Central Brevard.............................................................................321-632-6060 South Brevard..................................................................................321-724-0494 Offers emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities and other basic needs. Call to check if funding is available and to make an appointment.

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Sharing Center of Central Brevard...................321-631-0306 Serving Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Rockledge and the Sharpes area.

Offers case management and financial assistance for utilities, rent and mortgage for clients at risk for homelessness.

Call for availability of funds.

Eau Gallie First Baptist Church.............321-254-2339, ext. 7 Serves 32934 and 32935 zip codes only.

The Benevolence Outreach service can assist with crisis needs such as electric, water and other utilities.

10 a.m. - Noon • Tuesday and Thursday egfirst.org/communitycompassion Our Savior Parish.......................................................321-799-3677 Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral residents only.

Emergency assistance only. Short-term food, limited supplemental FPL or rent for those with shutoff notice or eviction notice. Assists with medical or shelter referrals.

Assistance is based on current resources.

Oursaviourparish.org Divine Mercy...............................................................321-452-5955 Serves Merritt Island area. Provides food to the needy and limited financial assistance to help on an emergency basis with rent, electricity, water and other necessary emergency assistance. • divinemercychurch.org Our Lady of Grace....................................................321-725-6866 Provides food to the needy and limited financial assistance to help on an emergency basis with rent, electricity, water and other necessary emergency assistance. ourladyofgracechurch.com Ascension Social Concerns.................................321-259-5685 Helps those in need of assistance with rent and utilities. Has been known to help with same day, immediate utility help.

9 - 11 a.m. • Monday - Friday ascensioncatholic.net/social-concerns North/South Brevard Charities Sharing Center North Brevard................................................................................. 321-269-6555 South Brevard....................................................................................321-727-8581 Can offer assistance with rent and utilities for a final notice. it also help with rent and utilities deposits.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)..............................321-633-1951 Federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. To qualify you must fall into one of these categories: Elderly — must be at least 60 years old.

Disabled — must be receiving disability benefits from Social Security or employer/insurance disability benefits.

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly

Grace Fellowship of Brevard............................... 321-636-3051 9 - 10:30 a.m. • Monday 3420 Murrell Road, Rockledge

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Christ Lutheran Church........................................321-783-3303 9:30 a.m. - Noon • Second Thursday Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach residents, must have photo ID. 7511 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral

Genesis House Senior Living............................... 321-723-3133 Provides emergency shelter for homeless women with children. Long-term housing for student mothers with children and homeless pregnant women. Provides temporary housing for homeless women older than 62 who are in emergency situations.

Grace United Methodist Church.......................321-452-2420 9 a.m. - Noon • Thursday The first Thursday of the month is Government Food Day and is open to all Brevard County residents. All other Thursdays are open to Merritt Island residents only.

FOOD ASSISTANCE / PANTRIES TITUSVILLE / MIMS / PORT ST. JOHN North Brevard Charities Sharing Center.......321-269-6555 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4475 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville First Baptist Church Port St. John...................321-636-5455 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday One visit per month, photo ID required.

3900 Fay Blvd., Port St. John Mims United Methodist Church........................321-267-6202 10 a.m. - Noon • Second and fourth Tuesday Call first, supplies are limited.

3302 Green Sreet., Mims

SATELLITE BEACH / INDIALANTIC Holy Name of Jesus..................................................321-773-2783 9 - 11 a.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Beachside residents only. Pineda Causeway South to Indian River.

3050 Highway A1A, Indialantic MELBOURNE Daily Bread................................................................... 321-723-1060 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. • Friday.

Dining hall is open seven days a week 815 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne Salvation Army Pantry............................................321-724-0494 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1080 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne

No One Hungry..........................................................321-567-4408 10 a.m. - noon - Tuesday 428 Julia Street, Titusville

Ascension Catholic Church.................................321-259-5685 9 - 11 a.m. • Monday through Friday 1238 Aurora Road, Melbourne

First Baptist Church of Titusville....................... 321-267-7125 9 a.m. - Noon • First and third Tuesday Limited quantity, mostly canned goods.

303 Main Street, Titusville

River Run Christian Church.................................321-259-0478 2 - 4 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. - Noon Thursday 1660 Croton Road, Melbourne

Hummingbird Pantry.............................................. 843-478-2753 Must pre-register.

3000 Jolly Street, Building 4, Titusville COCOA /ROCKLEDGE / MERRITT ISLAND / COCOA BEACH / CAPE CANAVERAL St. Vincent De Paul Society..................................321-799-3677 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral residents, must have photo ID. 130 Cleveland Ave., Unit C, Cocoa Beach

Melbourne Church of Christ............................... 321-723-8233 8:30 - 1 p.m. - Tuesday Love of Christ Food Pantry, 810 Hollywood Blvd., West Melbourne Faith Fellowship Church...................................... 321-259-7200 5 - 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry 2820 Business Center Blvd., Suntree South Brevard Sharing Center............................ 321-727-8581 1 - 5 p.m. • Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Thursday 17 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne

St. Vincent De Paul Divine Mercy.....................321-452-5955 10 a.m. - Noon • Monday, Wednesday, Friday Serves Merritt Island residents only, must have photo ID. 1940 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Eau Gallie First Baptist Church..........................321-254-2339 10 a.m. - Noon • Tuesday and Thursday Service for 32935 and 32937 zip codes.

1501 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne

East Coast Christian Center...............................321-452-1060 9 - 11 a.m. • Tuesday and Thursday 670 N. Courtenay Parkway, Suite 9, Merritt Island

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

(EHEAP)...........................................................................321-633-1951 If you are living in a household with at least one resident who is 60 or older, you could be eligible for energy bill payment assistance. Utility categories eligible for heating or cooling bill assistance include electricity, natural gas, wood and propane.

Advent Lutheran Church.......................................321-259-8515 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Thursday 7550 N. Wickham Road, Suntree St. Paul’s UMC Highland Avenue Fellowship...............................321-254-6363 3 - 4 p.m. • Thursday 1591 Highland Ave., Melbourne PALM BAY St. Joseph St. Vincent De Paul........................... 321-768-7882 9:30 a.m. - Noon • Monday - Thursday Serves 32905, 32907, and 32909 zip codes only.

2824 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Grace..........321-725-6866 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Must live West and South of Emerson, photo ID required.

300 Malabar Road, Palm Bay Peace Lutheran Church.......................................... 321-727-3131 9 - 11 a.m. • Tuesday Serves 32905 and 32907 zip codes only, photo ID required.

1801 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay Risen Savior Lutheran Church............................321-984-8987 12:30 - 3 p.m. • Wednesday 2220 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay Malabar Baptist Church.........................................321-723-1602 10 a.m. - Noon • First and third Thursday 1665 Malabar Road, Malabar Bethel Abundant Life Ministries.........................321-914-0191 Noon - 2 p.m. • First and third Saturday 1081 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE North and South Brevard Charities Sharing Center North Brevard • 321-269-6555 • northbrevardcharities.org South Brevard - 321-727-8581 • mysbsc.org/ Can offer assistance for emergency prescription medication.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Divine Mercy. 321-452-5955 Services for residents of Merritt Island Provides assistance to those in need to help on an emergency basis with medical prescriptions. divinemercychurch.org/christian-service-outreach Ascension Social Concerns.................................321-259-5685 Helps those in need of assistance with medications. ascensioncatholic.net/Social-Concerns Sharing Center of Central Brevard...................321-631-0306 Assists with prescriptions, one-time only, but can be multiple prescriptions. Must be a central Brevard resident. Complete and sign Client Assistance Form.

Sharingcenter.org NeedyMeds...............................................................800-503-6897 needymeds.org/drug-discount-card

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Optum Perks................................................................877-422-7718 optum.com FreeRxPlus .................................................................888-412-0869 Freerxplus.com AARP................................................................................877-422-7718 Prescription discount program available to everyone.

Aarppharmacy.com

SENIOR DRIVING ASSESSMENT DriveAble.................................................................1-855-365-3748 A cognitive driving assessment administered by healthcare professionals and certified evaluators. • Driveable.com

TRANSPORTATION

Need a Ride Program............................................... 321-633-6011 Resource Center for Disability Solutions provides accessible van transportation service at a low cost for individuals with disabilities when no other ride is accessible.

Transportation options are available. • Rcdsfl.org Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT).......................321-633-1878 321transit.com Senior TranServe......................................................321-806-3787 Volunteer transportation service for homebound seniors in Brevard County. Must be 60 or older, ambulatory and able to enter and exit a vehicle without assistance. Senior TranServe provides rides to appointments, shopping and visiting. Requires seven-day advance notice.

Agingmattersbrevard.org Volunteers in Motion .............................................321-635-7999 401 South Varr Ave., Cocoa, Fl 32922 Provides transportation for individuals unable to use other Space Coast Area Transit services.

Lori.Hamilton@brevardfl.gov 321Transit.com Transportation Medical Services.....................866-867-0729 Medicaid recipients only.

WIRELESS PHONE / INTERNET ASSISTANCE Lifeline Assistance Program..............................800-342-3552 psc.state.fl.us/ConsumerAssistance/LifelineAssistance Spectrum Internet Assist.....................................855-243-8892 spectrum.com/internet/spectrum-internet-assist ACCESS from AT&T ................................................ 866-861-6075 att.com/internet/access

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Shark hobby cuts to the tooth

By Nanette Hebdige Valerie Mutter, a retired librarian, likes fun hobbies. One unique hobby is her pursuit of shark teeth.

A resident of Cocoa Beach and a Florida native, Mutter has been collecting shark teeth for five years. Her hobby came about unexpectedly.

“Being a Florida native, the beach is naturally in your blood.

I collected shells for years and any type of oddity that was washed ashore. I visited my sister and brother-in-law on the West Coast, and we went to Manasota Key. That’s where I found many shark teeth and that’s how I started collecting them,” Mutter said.

Searching for shark teeth may sound like an unusual hobby, but for Mutter it’s fascinating. Sharks constantly grow their chompers throughout their life and growing new ones means shedding the old ones. A single shark can have as many as 35,000 teeth in a lifetime — which makes for a lot of teeth with hundreds washing ashore on beaches all over the world.

“There are no teeth to be found here in Cocoa Beach and, to make it worthwhile, you have to go to West Coast beaches to dig for them when there’s no red tide,’’ Mutter said. “After a whole day of bending over and searching miles of beach doing the shark-tooth stoop, you’re pretty tired and your back is shot. But, I love it!”

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“Folks think of many ways to display their shark teeth collection, from creating resin boards as wall art to making photo frames and key fobs. All types of crafty stuff. I just keep mine in vintage jars for display.”

Mutter earned a master’s degree in library science and worked at both Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Space Force Base technical libraries for many years. After retiring, she wanted to give back to the community and looked for worthwhile causes to volunteer her time.

“I’ve been going to the Highland Fellowship in Eau Gallie for three years, and it’s been so rewarding. I also sell T-shirts for the Kidney Foundation.”

Full of energy with a bright, sunny personality, Mutter always has a smile for others. She loves thrift shopping and collecting anything unusual and quirky. Her décor at home is mid-century modern with some rattan furniture.

Mutter adores her cats — one is blind and all have different personalities.

“Of course, having been a librarian, reading is another love of mine,’’ Mutter said. “I walk a lot going thrifting; that’s where I find most of my treasures. I also spend many hours in my garden, but my bromeliads this year are being stubborn as they’re not blooming yet. Plants, no matter how much love you give them, have a mind of their own.”

It’s Time to Hit Our Trails.

Whether it’s hiking a trail, biking a path, meandering a downtown street, or taking a selfie with our “Wings of the West,” there’s always something worth exploring in West Volusia. Right now, our Cool Craft Beverage Trail is at the top of the list. From coffee and smoothies to craft beers, wines and mead, it’s time to get into the “spirit.” as beverage artisans serve up their creations with special offerings and old favorites.

Conveniently located between Orlando and Daytona Beach | VisitWestVolusia.com

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Boomer Models

Bob and Susie Parente

Sports, Activities, Games ARCHERY...................................................40 BILLIARDS.................................................40 BINGO.........................................................40 CHESS.........................................................40 DANCING...................................................40 EXERCISE/FITNESS...............................40 FENCING...................................................41 MARTIAL ARTS.........................................41 OUTDOOR & WATER ACTIVITIES.......41 PICKLEBALL.............................................42 SWIMMING...............................................42 TABLE SPORTS........................................42 TAI CHI........................................................43 TENNIS.......................................................43 VOLLEYBALL............................................43 YOGA...........................................................43 ZUMBA........................................................43

Boomer Model

Marjan Khajehzadeh

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ARCHERY

One Senior Place........................................ 321-323-7325 2 - 3:30 p.m. • Second Tuesday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera oneseniorplace.com

BILLIARDS

Brevard Chess Club..................................... 321-514-8547 7 p.m. • Tuesdays - Bula Kava Bar, Cocoa Beach 6:30 p.m. • Thursdays — Island Root Kava Bar, Melbourne 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday — Sun Shoppe Cafe, Melbourne 1 - 4 p.m. • Sunday — Central Brevard Library, Cocoa Brevardchess.org

Brevard Archers........................................... 772-626-9292 Beginner and intermediate archery lessons are available.

Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne Brevardarchers.com

See Senior Center listings page 87

BINGO American Legion Post 1............................. 321-269-9959 Noon • Tuesday 1281 N. U.S. 1, Titusville • titusvillealpost1.org American Legion Post 163.........................321-259-7239 2 - 4 p.m. • Sunday 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne • legionpost163.com American Legion Post 394........................ 321–726-9777 7 p.m. • Wednesday 396 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay • al394.com Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church............................................321-632-6333 5:15 p.m. • Thursday, Early bird 6:30 p.m. • Regular games 5135 N. U.S. 1, Cocoa Church of our Saviour.................................321-783-4554 Usually held the second Tuesday. Call to confirm times.

5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach • oursaviourparish.org Country Bingo............................................. 321-725-3050 3 p.m. • Thursday - Monday, Doors open 4:30 p.m. • Thursday - Monday, Warmups 4450 Dixie Highway, Palm Bay • countrybingoinc.com Bingo............................................................... 321-608-7400 Noon - 2 p.m. • Wednesday Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Avenue, Melbourne Melbourneflorida.org Fraternal Order of Eagles Space Coast Aerie 3581........................ 321-267-2430 or 321-794-8753 Bob Osbourne 5:30 p.m. • Thursday 3510 South Street, Titusville Italian American Club of South Brevard...... 321-242-8044 or 321-890-7754 1 - 3 p.m. • Tuesday 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne • italianacsb.com Loyal Order of Moose................................. 321-724-1480 11 a.m. • Monday and Thursday, Early bird 11:15 a.m. • Regular games 157 Dayton Blvd., Palm Bay

CHESS

Space Coast Chess Foundation.............. 321-514-8547 Spacecoastxhessfoundation.org

DANCING Brevard Scottish Country Dancers.........321-427-3587 or 321-255-2756 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Mondays Springs of Suntree Clubhouse 8300 Holiday Springs Road, Suntree Space Coasst Contra Dance..................... 321-917-4529 7:30 p.m. • Second Saturday (7 p. m. beginner lesson) Walter Butler Community Center 4201 N. Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa spacecoastcontra.org Square Dancing........................................... 321-608-7400 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. • Wednesday 1 - 3 p.m. • Thursday Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne melbourneflorida.org/departments/parks-recreation/ Melbourne English Country Dancers....321-427-3587 Dancing the traditional and modern community dances from England and the U.S. 6 - 9 p.m. • Tuesday Unitarian Universalist Church of Brevard 2185 Meadowland Ave., West Melbourne Space Trackers Square Dance Club... 321-255-4738 First, second, third, and fourth Thursday every month.

(No dance on the fifth Thursday) Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 155 Cone Rd., Merritt Island spacetrackers.us

EXERCISE/FITNESS Aikido.................................................................321-783-6197 10 a.m. • Saturday Cape Canaveral Rec Department, 7300 N. Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral • cityofcapecanaveral.org Aquafit Water Aerobics............................ 321-773-0552 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Bone Builders............................................... 321-608-7400 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne melbourneflorida.org/departments/parks-recreation/ Bone Builders..................................................321-453-1776 10:15 a.m. • Monday and Thursday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island Bone Builders................................................ 321-952-3443 9:30 a.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday (No Friday class from June to October, might change) Palm Bay Community Center 1505 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay Boot Camp.......................................................321-783-6197 6:30 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Cape Canaveral Rec Department, 7300 N. Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral • cityofcapecanaveral.org CardioFit...........................................................321-783-6197 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. • Tuesday CardioFit is a safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints movement/dance/kickbox class for everyone. It incorporates low-impact aerobics, strength, abdominal and core conditioning, stretching and relaxation while working at your own intensity.

Cape Canaveral Rec. Department • 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral • cityofcapecanaveral.org Senior Fitness.................................................321-868-1104 1 p.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday Cocoa Beach Public Library 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

FENCING Fencing............................................................ 321-433-4891 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Monday 6 - 7 p.m. • Thursday Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

MARTIAL ARTS

5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Saturday Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera TAE KWON DO............................................... 321-433-4891 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. • Monday 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. • Tuesday 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Friday Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

OUTDOOR & WATER ACTIVITIES Brevard County Horseshoe Club............321-632-2527 Leagues with spring and fall tournaments. Amateurs to experts. Open play. $31 national, state and club dues.

9 a.m. • Sunday and Wednesday Wickham Park, Melbourne • brevardhc.mysite.com Citizens for Florida’s Waterways........... 321-449-0827 Boating advocacy group with social activities: on-thewater rendezvous, annual Poker Run & Marine Flea Market. cffw.org • Facebook: Citizens for Florida’s Waterways East Coast Sailing Association................321-773-6458 Satellite Beach Civic Center 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach • ecsasail.com Fishing Clinics.............................................. 321-773-3181 Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Department 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach indianharbourbeach.org Florida Trail Association............................. 877-HIKEFLA Space Coast meet-up group.

Meetup.com/spacecoasthiking Space Coast Paddling Society............... 321-209-5927 Space Coast Paddling Society helps make paddling a more frequent, accessible and social activity. meetup.com/ space-coast-paddling-society Banana River Sail & Power Squadron....321-220-7775 6:30 p.m. • Third Monday Kelly’s Burger and Beer, 650 North Wickham Road, Melbourne 32935 • bananariversps.org

Adult Kung Fu...............................................321-255-4400 6 - 7 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday, Beginners 7 - 8 p.m. • Tuesday and Thursday, Advanced Irene H. Canova Community Building 2289 State Road A1A, Indian Harbour Beach

Titusville Sailing Club Provides low-cost training classes and promotes sailing in the Indian River. One hour before sunset.

7:30 p.m. • Second Monday Titusville Marina, 451 Marina Road, Titusville sailtitusville.com

KARATE............................................................ 321-868-1226 5 p.m. • Monday and Friday Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral KARATE............................................................ 321-433-4891

Heart and Soul Dragon Boat Club Heart and Soul Dragon Boat Club, located on Florida’s Space Coast, is a team of athletes that includes breast cancer survivors and supporters. Paddlers wanted. heartandsouldragonboating.org 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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ACTIVITIES, SPORTS&&GAMES GAMES SPORTS, ACTIVITIES

Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach

PICKLEBALL Pickleball......................................................... 321-433-4891 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Monday, Women 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Tuesday 12 - 3 p.m. • Wednesday, Men 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Friday Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

8:30 - 10 a.m. • Saturday - Advanced 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Saturday - Beginners Gleason Park Pool 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center.................321-868-3240 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Saturday Closed Sunday 4800 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach

PICKLEBALL..................................................321-255-4608 Times may change please call for latest schedule.

10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Monday 9 a.m. - Noon • Tuesday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Wednesday 9 a.m. - Noon • Thursday 10 a.m. - Noon • Saturdays Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne

Joe Lee Smith Park Pool.............................321-633-1874 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Saturday Closed Sunday 419 Washington Ave., Cocoa

Pickleball........................................................321-608-7490 8:30 a.m. - Noon • Tuesday and Thursday - Men and Women Noon - 3 p.m. • Wednesday - Women only 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Saturday Wickham Park Community Center 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne

Pineda Park Pool............................................321-633-1874 1232 A Street, Cocoa

Pickleball........................................................ 321-608-7445 8 a m. - 9 p.m. • Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday Jimmy Moore Park, 2810 Sarno Road, Melbourne Pickleball......................................................... 321-952-3210 Four indoor courts, $2 Pass available for purchase, $21.19 for 20 visits.

9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Monday through Friday - all play Half courts on Tuesday and Thursday South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach Pickleball........................................................321-608-7460 9 a.m. - Noon • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Joseph N. Davis Community Center 2547 Grant Street, Melbourne Pickleball........................................................ 321-868-3252 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Monday, Wednesday, Friday Offenhauser Recreation Center 321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach Pickleball......................................................... 321-868-1226 One outdoor court, two nets 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Friday Nancy Hanson Recreation Center 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral

SWIMMING Space Coast Masters Swim Team.......... 321-773-0552

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McLarty Park Pool........................................ 321-633-1870 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge

Fee Park Pool................................................. 321-674-5897 May 27, 2023 • Open seven days a week Aug. 5, 2023 - Sept. 4, 2023 (weekends and holidays only) Public Swim: 1 - 5 p.m. • Monday - Thursday 12 - 5 p.m. • Friday - Sunday Lap Swim: 8:30 - 10 a.m. • Monday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Saturday Cost: City of Melbourne residents $2/child, $3/adult Non-city of Melbourne residents $2.50/child, $3.50/adult 114 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne JIU JITSU......................................................... 321-433-4891 Jiu-Jitsu is a form of grappling (fighting on the ground) derived from judo that involves the use of takedowns, control and submissions for neutralizing an opponent.

Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense art, as well as a grappling sport.

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Monday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Friday 9 - 11 a.m. • Saturday Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

TABLE SPORT GAMES Space Coast Table Tennis Club............ 563-340-2002 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Sunday City of Cocoa Beach Recreation Center 321 Ramp Road., Cocoa Beach 7:30 - 10 p.m. • Monday 6:30 - 10 p.m. • Wednesday Brevard Veterans Memorial Center 400 Sykes Creek Blvd., Merritt Island

YOGA

Qi Gong/Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese healing art, is a gentle form of exercise. Often described as meditation in motion, this mind-body practice is known to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, relieve pain, improve balance, promote flexibility and aid in relaxation.

Yoga................................................................... 321-783-6197 12 p.m. • Thursday Cape Canaveral Rec Department • 7300 N. Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral • cityofcapecanaveral.org

Tai Chi/QiGong............................................. 321-474-5374 12:15 - 1 p.m. • Wednesday - $5 per class Satellite Beach Civic Center 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach

Yoga - Hatha...................................................321-773-6458 Balance body, mind and spirit with guided yoga postures stretching and deep breathing.

6:30 - 7:45 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 495 N. A1A, Satellite Beach

Tai Chi............................................................... 321-868-1226 1 p.m. • Monday Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral

Slow Flow Yoga..............................................321-868-1104 9:30 a.m. • Wednesday Cocoa Beach Public Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach

Tai Chi................................................................321-783-6197 10 a.m. • Monday Cape Canaveral Rec Department 7300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral cityofcapecanaveral.org

Yoga Strength ............................................... 321-952-3210 10:15 a.m. • Friday South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach

Tai Chi.............................................................. 321-952-3210 9 - 10 a.m. • Tuesday 10 - 11 a.m. • Tuesday - Beginners South Beach Community Center 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach *Times could change.

ZUMBA

TAE KWON DO............................................... 321-433-4891 6 - 8:45 p.m. • Monday 5:30 - 8:15 p.m. • Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. • Friday Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

TENNIS Space Coast Tennis League.................... 321-446-0797 The Space Coast Tennis League organizes divisions for Women’s and Mixed, including ages 18 and older, Senior Men and Senior Women (50+), Super Senior Men (65+) and the Legends (75+ males). • spacecoasttennis.com Brevard County Parks & Recreation .... 321-633-2046 Tennis facilities and lessons throughout Brevard. brevardfl.go/parks recreation Super Seniors................................................321-608-7440 Fee Ave. Tennis Complex 1609 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne

VOLLEYBALL

VOLLEYBALL - Open gym ......................... 321-433-4891 6:45 - 8:45 p.m • Tuesday Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera

ZUMBA...............................................................321-783-6197 9:15 a.m. • Monday 10 a.m. • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. • Thursday. low-impact Zumba Cape Canaveral Rec Department, 7300 N. Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral cityofcapecanaveral.org Zumba..............................................................321-608-7490 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. • Monday and Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Saturday Wickham Park Community Center 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne melbourneflorida.org/departments/parks-recreation/ ZUMBA............................................................. 321-773-0552 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Thursday Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach ZUMBA Gold...................................................321-773-6458 9 a.m - 10 a.m • Tuesday David R Schechter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach 32937 ZUMBA.............................................................. 321-952-3210 9 - 10 a.m. • Monday and Friday Times and classes could vary.

South Beach Community Center, 500 Old Florida Trail Melbourne Beach brevardfl.gov/parksandrecreation/

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AARP 1413 Satellite Beach............................... 321-446-9358 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • First Friday Gleason Park Community Center 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbor Beach AARP1413@gmail.com Facebook.com/SatelliteBeachAARPChapter1413 AARP 2622 Palm Bay Fourth Monday Email chapter for more information. aarpchapter2622@gmail.com

ALUMNI

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Wednesday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. • Sunday 1020 Cox Road, Cocoa 155 Pioneeer Road, Merritt Island brevardhumanesociety.org Humane Society of South Brevard...............321-259-0601 Independently run, nonprofit, no-kill cat rescue. Always looking for volunteers.

Noon - 3 p.m. • Wednesday - Saturday Noon - 2 p.m. • Sunday Appointment only Facebook: Humane Society of South Brevard No Kill Cat Rescue 2600 Otter Creek Lane, Melbourne

Brevard County High School Alumni Focuses on finding lost classmates, locating or planning class reunions • alumniclass.com

Space Coast Feline Network............................321-631-7729 SCFN is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the humane care and control of the homeless cat population with low-cost feline spay/neuter assistance. Volunteers and donations needed. Please leave a message. Appointments required. • fixaferal.org

Space Coast Gator Club University of Florida Alumni Association........................919-306-4196 Contact: Dennis Kelleher 6:30 p.m. • Second Tuesday, Monthly planning meeting spacecoastgatorclub.com

Space Coast Kibble Kitchen............................772-539-2417 Brevard County’s only pet food bank established in 2010 to assist local families while reducing the number of animals being euthanized in local shelters. spacecoastkibblekitchen.com

UCF Alumni Space Coast Chapter Social events, community service, activities/sports outings ufalumni.com

RESCUE

FIT - Alumni Panther Connect.........................321-674-7190 alumni.fit.edu/alumni

ANIMAL, RESCUE, WILDLIFE Animal Services, Rescue, Low-cost Services

ANIMAL SERVICES

Brevard County Animal Services................. 321-633-2024 Sheriff’s Animal Services After Hours......................................... 321-264-5100, option 4 License, complaints, enforcement and administration.

1515 Sarno Road, Suite B, Melbourne 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A, Room 119, Viera Brevard County Sheriff’s Animal Services Unit Adoptable Pets — South Area....................... 321-633-2024 Silver Paws Program adoption fee is waived for residents older than 60 for a cat or dog older than 6..

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1 - 6 p.m. • Wednesday Noon - 4 p.m. • Sunday 5100 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne Brevard Lost Pets Lost and found pets site for Brevard County. Report a lost pet, found pet or search the reported listings. Free service.

Facebook: Lost and Found Pets of Brevard County, FL Brevard Humane Society................321-636-3343, ext. 201 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat.

Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida..................866-281-8209 Needs volunteers, foster homes, donations for vet bills.

P.O. Box 121381, West Melbourne • Coastalboxers.org Coastal Poodle Rescue.....................................321-459-2652 Needs volunteers, foster homes, donations for vet bills.

P.O. Box 121142, Melbourne, • coastalpoodlerescue.org Furever Home Animal Rescue...................... 386-402-2724 2605 Flake Road, Titusville • fureverhomeanimalrescue.com Golden Retriever Rescue Mid-Florida, Inc..................................................407-332-2840 Looking for fosters, adopters and volunteers. grrmf.org Greyhound Pet Adoptions of Central Florida..................................................... 321-242-9010 Looking for fosters and funds.

3525 Manassas Ave., Melbourne • floridagreyhounds.com HOPE — Helping Overpopulation of Pets End.............................................................. 321-271-4041 HOPE is an all-volunteer 501c3 charity that rescues cats, dogs and other furry creatures. It assists with low-cost spay and neuter and helps animals find forever homes.

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AARP CHAPTERS

Labrador Rescue................................................. 877-522-7352 Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida is a 100 percent volunteer state-wide organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and placing Labrador Retrievers in loving, permanent homes. • LRROF.org Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary..........321-725-8800 418 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach • marsparrots.org Purrs and Whiskers Shelter............................ 321-477-3086 A group dedicated to helping cats and kittens through rescue and fostering • pawsfla.com Riley’s Rescue of Brevard.................................321-291-4030 A nonprofit 501(c)(3) approved charity. Foster, volunteer or donate. Palm Bay, • rileysrescueofbrevard.org Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA of Brevard).................................................321-567-3615 Shelters and finds homes for unwanted animals. Open daily.

6035 Sisson Road, Titusville spcanorthbrevard.com Space Coast Bunnies Rabbit rescue, advocacy and education organization and fostering. • facebook.com/spacecoastbunnies/ Sparticus Legacy Dog Rescue Group......... 321-591-2662 Dog rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing P. O. Box 100294, Palm Bay • sparticuslegacy.org Suntree-Viera Pet Rescue.............................. 321-604-0951 Looking for fosters and adopters for all animal types, as well as volunteers and donations. • svpr.rescuegroups.org The Last Chance Sanctuary.............................321-604-1168 Cat adoptions at local PetSmart and Petco. thelastchancesanctuary.com Mid Florida Sheltie Rescue............................... 407-719-1219 Group assist in rehabilitating, fostering and placing homeless Shetland Sheepdogs. midflsheltierescue.com TINY Bug Dog Rescue........................................321-848-8275 tinybugdogrescue.com Touch of Grey Rescue Dedicated to providing hospice care, foster care and rehoming assistance to senior dogs left behind by their owners or residing in shelters. • touchofgreyrescue.com

LOW-COST SERVICES Brevard Spay Neuter Clinic............................... 321-724-1141 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday - Thursday Feral cats welcome.

4430 Dixie Highway, Palm Bay Brevard Humane Society.................321-636-3343 ext 206 Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic 1020 Cox Road, Cocoa • brevardhumanesociety.com

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SPCA of North Brevard (Cheney Animal Clinic).................................... 321-269-0536 455 Cheney Highway, Titusville • cheneyanimalclinic.org Florida Aid to Animals Provides affordable health care for pets.

Melbourne: 741 Creel Street .........................................321-242-9826 Palm Bay: 3585 Bayside Lakes Blvd. ....................... 321-676-7777 — WILDLIFE & PET RESCUE Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary... 321-254-8843 Ongoing need for donations of supplies, money and volunteers.

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Seven days a week After hours dropoff available 4:30 p.m. - 9 a.m.

4560 N. U.S. 1, Palm Shores/Melbourne floridawildlifehospital.org WILD Florida Rescue Emergency line.......... 321-821-7881 Provides 24-hour safe and compassionate emergency first response service for wildlife in need of urgent medical attention. • wildfloridarescue.org

ART LEAGUES Brevard Cultural Alliance.................................321-690-6817 The professional organization represents the arts and cultural sector on Florida’s Space Coast.

513 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne artsbrevard.org Brevard Gourd Society......................................321-749-6962 9 a.m. - Noon • First Saturday Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Brevard Watercolor Society 1 p.m. • Second Saturday of Jan., March, May, Sept. and Nov. Wickham Park Community Center 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne brevardwatercolorsociety.org Central Brevard Art Association....................321-632-2922 Nonprofit group promotes education, art shows, exposure in public places.

103 Barton Blvd., Rockledge cbaaartists.com Florida Porcelain Artists.................................. 321-254-2047 Dedicated to preserving porcelain art, promoting the art of china painting and fired arts. floridaporcelainartists.com Florida Space Coast Doll Club floridaspacecoastdollclub.com North Brevard Art League.................................321-383-7441 Workshops and art shows throughout the year. Drawing, watercolor, acrylic and pottery. northbrevardartleague.com

Satellite Beach What’s Cooking Cookbook Book Club........................................321-779-4004 Noon • Third Friday Satellite Beach Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach

BOOK CLUBS

Satellite Beach Modern Romance Book Club..........................................321-779-4004 2 p.m. • Second Monday Satellite Beach Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach

NORTH

Book Club..............................................................321-264-5080 1:30 p.m. • First Thursday Mims-Scottsmoor Library, 3615 Lionel Road, Mims Cook the Book Club...........................................321-264-5080 6 pm • Third Thursday Mims-Scottsmoor Library, 3615 Lionel Road, Mims Afternoon Book Club.........................................321-264-5026 2:30 p.m. • Second Thursday Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville Book Discussion Group....................................321-264-5026 6 p.m. • Fourth Monday Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville BookWorms Book Club.......................................321-633-1867 2 p.m. • Second Wednesday Port St. John Public Library, 6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John Walking Book Club.............................................. 321-455-1369 10 - 11 a.m. • Third Thursday Rotary Park, 1899 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island Books of Merritt Club ...................................... 321-455-1369 10 - 11 a.m. • Fourth Monday Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

CENTRAL

Suntree/Viera Library Neighbors Book Club........................................321-255-4404 2 p.m. • Third Thursday 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Suntree Books are Always Better..................................321-255-4404 6:30 p.m. • Second Monday Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Suntree Book Club.................................................................321-751-6771 Sponsored by the Legacy Club, read thought-provoking literature and participate in lively discussions.

2 p.m. • Thursday in Library One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Oneseniorplace.com

SOUTH

Wednesday Book Club.......................................321-952-6317 6 p.m. • Tuesday 11 a.m. • Third Wednesday Franklin DeGroodt Library 6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay

Satellite Beach Tea Time Book Club 1 p.m. • Fourth Monday Satellite Beach Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach Afternoon Book Discussion Group............... 321-952-4514 2 - 3:30 p.m. • Second Tuesday Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne

CAR CLUBS & MEETS Antique Automobile Club of America Cape Canaveral Region Membership is open to anyone with an interest in old cars.

7 p.m. • First Monday, 6:30 p.m. Social time begins First Baptist Church of Cocoa, Christian Activities Center 215 Oak Street, Cocoa 32922 • antiqueautoclubcc.com Bill Antonetz Car Shows Friendly’s, 1011 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach See myseniorlife.com for events.

Cape Kennedy Corvette Club 5:30 to 7 p.m. • Second Tuesday Merritt Island Moose Lodge 3150 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island • ckcc.club Classic Reflections Car Club..........................321-795-7363 7 p.m. • First Monday (except holidays) $25 annual dues. Contact Rich for location and information. classicreflectionscarclub.com Dixie Cruisers Car Club of Brevard 4 - 8 p.m. • First Thursday Cruise-in Burger Inn, 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne 4 - 7 p.m. • Third Saturday Cruise-in 505 Cocoa Blvd. Cocoa Village • dixiecruisers.wordpress.com Space Coast Jeep Club Spacecoastjeepclub.com MG Car Club..........................................................321-757-0180 Membership is open to MG/British car enthusiasts.

Event schedule on website. • mgcarclubflorida.org MOPARS of Brevard............................................321-258-7935 Monthly club meetings 6 p.m.

6 p.m. • Dinner, business meeting Beef O’Brady’s, 2400 Dairy Road, West Melbourne moparsofbrevard.com Space Coast Camaros.........................................321-427-1598 facebook.com/spacecoastcamaros 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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Watercolor Classes.............................................321-749-6962 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Tuesdays Limited space • $55 fee Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 495 State Road A1A, Satellite Beach

Space Coast Cars and Coffee.......................201-658-2004 Space Coast Cars and Coffee is a car show open to all makes and models held at the Thrifty Produce parking lot.

This is not only for the hardcore car enthusiasts, but for the community to come and enjoy a variety of cars on display. spacecoastcarsncoffee.com 5 p.m. Second Saturday Thrifty parking lot, 920 Barton Blvd., Rockledge Space Coast Corvette Club............................ 321-951-0128 Second Tuesday • Club Meetings Fourth Tuesday • Cruise-in Space Coast Mustang Club 6 p.m. • Second Tuesday, club meeting 7 p.m.

Facebook: @SpaceCoastMustangs

COLLECTORS Brevard Antiques and Collectibles Club....321-795-7363 Open to anyone having an interest in learning about antiques and collectibles. Free. Club does not give appraisals.

1:30 p.m. • Third Tuesday (Oct. - May) Melbourne Beach Public Library 324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach 1:30 p.m • First Friday (Oct. - May) Suntree Viera Public Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940 South Brevard Coin Club 6:30 p.m. • First Wednesday Davd R. Schecter Community Center 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Southbrevardcoinclub.com

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Friends of St. Sebastian River, Inc...............772-202-0501 Maintaining and improving the health and beauty of the St. Sebastian River. • fssr.org Friends of the Enchanted Forest.................. 321-264-5192 Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville friendsoftheenchantedforestinc. • wildapricot.org Keep Brevard Beautiful..................................... 321-631-0501 Develops, motivates, educates and activates community partners to reduce litter, recycle, beautify and sustain the environment for the benefit of Brevard County. keepbrevardbeautiful.org Marine Resources Council............................... 321-725-7775 Maintain and enhance the quality of marine systems for economic, recreational, aesthetic and environmental use.

3275 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay • savetheirl.org Merritt Island Wildlife Association................321-861-2377 Promoting conservation, awareness and appreciation of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

3.5 miles east of Titusville, State Road 402, Titusville merrittislandwildlife.org Pelican Island Preservation Society.......... 772-202-0697 Supports and promotes the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge and the National Wildlife Refuge System in its efforts to conserve habitat and wildlife. Volunteers needed. • firstrefuge.org Sea Turtle Preservation Society..................... 321-676-1701 Emergency line......................................................................321-206-0646 Turtle walks, beach cleanup, gift shop.

111 S. Miramar Ave., Indialantic • seaturtlespacecoast.org

CONTINUING EDUCATION

MAC User Group Meeting................................ 321-272-7992 5:3O P.M. • Third Tuesday, One Senior Place Macmad.org

The Lifelong Scholar Society..........................321-674-8382 Florida Tech’s Lifelong Scholar Society is a community of curious minds who are passionate about sharing knowledge.

Throughout the year, the society hosts a series of lectures, workshops and socials around the Space Coast. Topics range from historical writers and contemporary art to the Florida habitat, space exploration and more. Go to its website for information on virtual Thursday night lectures and Great Decision discussions. fit.edu/continuing education/

CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

Space Coast PC Users Group..........................321-632-7185 Dan Douglas - president 321-301-1075 Noon - 3 p.m. • Fifth Saturday, Main meeting 12 - 3:30 pm • First and Third Saturday, Learning Center Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway Scpcug.com

PRESERVING SPACE COAST HISTORY Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation assists the 45th Space Wing in preserving and protecting the lighthouse and its historical significance to the Florida Space Coast, State of Florida and the nation.

P.O. Box 1978, Cape Canaveral • canaverallight.org Lighthouse tours 321-307-2900 or go to canaverallighthouse.tours

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B.P.O.E. - Viera Elks 2817.....................................321-504-3111 7 p.m. • First and third Thursday 5820 S. U.S. 1, Rockledge B.P.O.E. - Melbourne Elks 1744........................321-768-1744 7 p.m. • Second and fourth Wednesday, Lodge meeting 211 Nieman Ave., Melbourne • elks.org B.P.O.E. - Titusville Elks 2113........................... 321-268-2113 Live entertainment and dinners on Friday nights.

Fraternal Order of Eagles 4249......................321-951-3069 6 p.m. • Monday, Trustees 7 p.m. • First and third Tuesday, Aerie 7 p.m. • Second and fourth Tuesday, Auxiliary 2570 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay Fraternal Order of Eagles...................................321-327-3115 Indian River Lagoon Aerie 4527 5170 U.S. 1, Grant Fraternal Order of Eagles Merritt Island Aerie 4257..................................321-452-4258 6 p.m. • First and third Wednesday, Aerie 6 p.m. • Second and fourth Wednesday, Auxiliary 1050 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island eagles4257.com Fraternal Order of Eagles Space Coast Aerie 3550 7 p.m. • First and third Tuesday, Women 7 p.m. • Second and fourth Tuesday, Men 413 Clearlake Road, Cocoa

Peace Lutheran Church, 1801 Port Malabar Blvd. NE Palm Bay • sbgca.org Beach Gardeners of Melbourne Beach.........321-345-3626 Providing basic information about maintaining landscapes in the unusual beach-growing conditions.

6:30 p.m. • Third Tuesday (Oct. - May) Melbourne Beach Community Center 509 Ocean Drive, Melbourne Beach

GEMSTONES & MINERALS Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society...........321-723-2592 or 321-960-4134 Lapidary arts and classes, jewelry making 7 p.m. • First Wednesday Front Street Civic Center 2205 Front Street, Melbourne • canaveral-mgs.com

Fraternal Order of Eagles Spaceport Aerie 3581....................................... 321-267-2430 7 p.m. • First and third Tuesday, Men 7 p.m. • Second and fourth Tuesday, Women 3510 South Street, Titusville • aerie3581.com

Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club...........321-799-8536 Learn to cut beautiful gemstones and cabochons. Make jewelry from fused glass, silver wire wraps and bead work.

Club meetings open to the public. Annual dues $20.

6 - 8 p.m. • First Thursday (September through June) Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island centralbrevardgems.org

Moose Lodge 1717................................................321-636-6975 221 Clearlake Road, Cocoa • lodge1717.moosepages.org

GENEALOGY

Moose Lodge 2311.............................................. 321-729-0663 6pm • Second Wednesday - Women 11 a.m • Second and fourth Saturday 1335 Malabar Road, Palm Bay • palmbaymoose.com

GARDENING Brevard Orchid Society..................................... 321-777-9837 7 p.m. • Second Monday Space Coast Association of Realtors 2950 Pineda Plaza Way, Palm Shores • thebcos.org Brevard Tropical Fruit Club 7:30 p.m. • Fourth Wednesday Front Street Civic Center, 2205 Front Street, Melbourne brevardtropicalfruitclub.org Cocoa-Rockledge Garden Club..................... 321-631-4628 9:30 a.m. • Second Wednesday 1493 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge cocoarockledgegardenclub.com Indian Harbour Beach Garden Club 10 a.m. • Third Wednesday (Sept. - May) Virtual meetings • sbgca.org

Brevard Historical Commission......................321-633-1794 Largest collection of genealogical records in the county.

Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Brevard Genealogical Society Encouraging and educating family historians.

9:30 a.m. • Second Monday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa flbgs.org North Brevard Heritage Foundation...........321-607-0203 Foundation promotes education and public awareness of North Brevard County history as well as promoting preservation of historically significant structures and sites.

Pritchard House, 424 S. Washington Ave., Titusville Call for meeting times. • pritchardhouse.com The Genealogical Society of North Brevard...................................................... 321-383-8486 Promotes knowledge and interest in the study of genealogy and provides the tools necessary for exchanging and finding information in genealogical research.

Melbourne Garden Club................................... 321-272-8973 10 a.m. • First Friday (Sept. - May) • sbgca.org

Genealogy Society of South Brevard 321-242-5864 Provides resources, programs and materials for family historians.

10 a.m. • Second Wednesday (except July and August.)

7414 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera • gssb.net

Port Malabar Gardening Club....................... 321-723-0930 9:30 a.m. • Second Friday (Sept. - May)

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Brevard British Club........................................... 321-544-1766 Open to people born and raised in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

French and Canadian Heritage Society of Central Florida 9:30 a.m. • Third Monday (except July and August) Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne Italian American Club of South Brevard....321-242-8044 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne Facebook: Italian American Club of South Brevard Inc. Scots-American Society of Brevard 6 p.m. • Second Wednesday (September to April) Front Street Civic Center, 2205 Front Street, Melbourne Daughters of the American Revolution....... 321-544-5121 Cape Canaveral Chapter • First Tuesday (October to December and February to May) Daughters of the American Revolution Commodore John Barry Chapter...................321-794-1953 10 a.m. • Second Saturday Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pine Tree Drive Indian Harbour Beach • commodorejohnbarrydar.com Daughters of the American Revolution Philip Perry Chapter ........................................253-350-9849 10:45 a.m. • Fourth Tuesday Cocoa-Rockledge Garden Club 1493 S Fiske Blvd., Rockledge • philipperrynsdar.org Daughters of the American Revolution Rufus Fairbanks Chapter..................................321-536-5322 9:30 a.m. • First Saturday Doubletree Hotel, 1665 N. State Road A1A, Satellite Beach Sons of the American Revolution................ 321-453-8888 Society of male descendants of those who gave service in the American Revolution.

Brevard Chapter 830 Thrasher Drive, Rockledge • brevardsar.org/ DMC Space Coast Colony of the National Society of New England Women...................................321-259-9363 Women descendants of New England’s colonists.

10:30 a.m. • Fifth Thursday January, March, April, October Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Viera SCV Sons of the Confederate Veterans ....321-254-0241 J.J. Dickinson Camp 1387 5:30 p.m. • Fourth Thursday Memaw’s Bar-B-Q, 4916 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay

American Wine Society Space Coast Chapter......................................... 321-956-1894 Wine tasting for education and appreciation. $62/household • $49/per person americanwinesociety.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Knights of Columbus Council 5845 7:30 p.m. • First and third Tuesday Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic kofc5845.org Knights of Columbus Council 5667.............321-268-2764 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane, Titusville • kofc5667.com Knights of Columbus Council 7408............. 321-727-1722 7:30 p.m. • Assembly first Thursday 7:30 p.m. • Council second and fourth Thursday 6725 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay Knights of Columbus Council 14573............ 321-626-9641 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne Knights of Columbus Council 13243 300 Malabar SE, Palm Bay 7:30 p.m. • Council meeting, third Tuesday 7 p.m. • First Tuesday - Social knights13243.com Knights of Columbus Council 4826............ 904-651-2278 7 p.m. Second Tuesday Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

MAGIC Space Coast Magic Club................................. 321-698-2398 IBM and SAM recognized magic organization.

7 p.m. • Second Monday, open to everyone Kelly’s Burger and Beer, 650 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne spacecoastmagicclub.com

MEDITATION Open Mind Zen Center........................................321-427-3511 Meditation and talk. Donation requested. Virtual sessions. openmindzen.com

MODEL CLUBS

SAAZ Homebrew Club.......................................321-652-1302 2 p.m. • Third Sunday of the month • saaz.org

International Plastic Modelers Society Space Coast Chapter........................................ 321-951-0740 6 p.m. • Second Tuesday Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive 6 p.m. • Last Tuesday Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa ipmsspacecoast.com

Space Coast Wine Guild................................... 321-956-1894

Space Coast Model Sailing Club

HOMEBREW BEER & WINE

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Titusville Area Model Railroad Club............ 321-269-0723 7 p.m. • Mondays, $10/month Gibson Complex K15, 835 Sycamore Street, Titusville tamrrc.org

MUSIC, BANDS & BARBERSHOP

Melbourne Municipal Band............................ 321-724-0555 One-third of members are professional musicians and music educators. Many of them are alumni of top military bands and nationally known musical groups.

Admission is free. Melbourne Swingtime Band is a 20-piece Big Band, performing popular tunes, themes from Broadway and Hollywood, patriotic songs and marches, classical music and Big Band swing selections. Tickets required for special concerts. • melbournemunicipalband.org

Brevard Symphony Orchestra....................... 321-242-2024 Brevard’s only all-professional orchestra offers a wide range of in-person and virtual concerts.

Office, 780 S. Apollo Blvd., Suite 218, Melbourne brevardsymphony.com

New Horizons Band of Melbourne..............347-497-0506 Education-based program that targets people who may not have played in a while, as well as complete beginners.

1924 Melody Lane, Melbourne newhorizonbandmelbourne.org

Central Florida Accordion Club 2 p.m. • Last Sunday Cocoa Elks Lodge 1532, 315 Florida Ave., Cocoa

Platinum Show Chorus.....................................877-255-6365 Platinum Show Chorus (PSC) was chartered in 1974 with Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of more than 30,000 women singers who love to sing and perform in the barbershop style. • platinumshowchorus.com

Central Florida Winds.......................................321-405-2359 Composed of the best wind players from across the state, the Central Florida Winds formed in 1999 to bring the diverse wind repertoire to the community. From marches to movie music, from orchestral classics to wind symphony world premieres, the Central Florida Winds brings the thrilling world of wind ensemble music to life.

159 Seawind Drive, Satellite Beach • cfwinds.com Community Band of Brevard .........................321-338-6210 The Community Band of Brevard exists to educate its members, entertain its audiences and to serve its community. • communitybandofbrevard.com Harbor City Harmonizers..................................321-345-7292 Men’s a cappella chorus, but welcome to all. Melbourne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

7 - 8:30 p.m. • Tuesday Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Room 301 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Suntree • hcharmonizers.org

Rock the Silence..................................................321-446-1802 A nonprofit organization bringing Christian music to hearing and deaf. The group teaches sign language to residents and teachers. • rockthesilence.homestead.com South Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra........................................ 321-242-2024 780 S. Apollo Blvd., Suite 218, Melbourne Fundraising and support group for the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. Membership is open year-round.

Space Coast Flute Orchestra.........................321-385-7236 Musicians play a wide collection of flutes in concerts. scfo.org Space Coast Symphony Orchestra.............855-252-7276 Concerts feature classics, pops, jazz, opera and film music. spacecoastsymphony.org

Indialantic Chamber Singers .......................321-426-0360 Indialantic Chamber Singers perform a variety of accompanist and a cappella works across a number of music genres. All concerts are free, no tickets required.

Performance location varies. indialanticchambersingers.org

Space Coast Jazz Society............................... 321-960-4897 Preserves and promotes live jazz by hosting concerts by a variety of professional musicians and bands, providing free jazz workshops for Brevard County students in grades 4 to 12 and awarding scholarships to graduating Brevard County high school seniors. • spacecoastjazzsociety.org

Melbourne Chamber Music Society............ 321-213-5100 International Chamber Music Series. Show up at the door. $35 adults/$10 students St. Mark’s United Methodist, 2030 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic melbournechambermusicsociety.org

NEEDLEWORK/QUILTING

Melbourne Community Orchestra ...............321-285-6724 50-and-older volunteers perform free concerts with a variety of music, including show tunes, musicals, patriotic and more. The concert season runs from September through June and features seven programs with each program presented in the evening. • mcorchestra.org

American Needlepoint Guild Space Coast Chapter ........................................321-783-6643 9:45 a.m. • First Friday St David’s By-Sea Episcopal, 600 South 4th St., Cocoa Beach • spacecoastchapter@needlepoint.org American Sewing Guild 3755 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780 asgspacecoast.org EduQuilters/Coastal Quilters ........................321-242-8964 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne spacecoastmodelsailingclub.org

Committed to sharing passion for quilting for all ages.

9:30 a.m. • Third Saturday (except June and December.)

Scotty Culp Auditorium, 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach brevardcoastalquilters.com Indian River Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc..........................................321-777-7404 10 a.m. • Third Monday Highland Avenue Fellowship Church 1519 Highland Ave. Melbourne indianriverega.org • IRCEGAinformation@gmail.com Merritt Island Sewing Group ........................ 321-452-4341 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m • First and third Friday Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island Moonlighters..........................................................321-543-8671 5:30 p.m. • Second Monday Satellite Beach Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach

PHOTOGRAPHY Camera Club of Brevard.....................................321-848-1110 Hosts monthly programs for members with topics ranging from techniques, composition, lighting, to history and presentation.

6:30 p.m. • First Tuesday except December Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne ccbrevard.org

POLITICAL GROUPS Brevard Democrats .......................................... 321-600-4855 2955 Pineda Plaza Way, Suite 123, Suntree BrevardDems.org South Brevard Democratic Women’s Club ..................................................... 321-773-2949 dwcf.org

Quilt Squad......................................................... 703-409-3960 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Friday Lutheran Church, 4541 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne seasidepiecemakers.com

Brevard Federated Republican Women.......321-727-1212 Republican men are welcome as associates.

11 a.m. • First Wednesday, networking 11:30 a.m. Program, 12:15 p.m. Lunch Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa

Patchwork of Grace............................................ 321-723-0561 Group of ladies and men who make quilts, afghans and other crafts for people in need.

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Tuesday First Baptist Church of Melbourne 3301 Dairy Road, Melbourne

Brevard Republican Executive Committee ......................................321-254-0073 6:30 p.m. - Second Wednesday of every other month Space Coast Association of Realtors 2950 Pineda Plaza, Palm Shores BrevardRepublicans.org

Seaside Stitchers — Melbourne Azan Shriners, 1591 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne seasidepiecemakers.com

North Brevard Republican Club 6 p.m. • Third Tuesday American Police Hall of Fame & Museum 6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville

Space Coast Quilters 9 a.m. • Tuesday and Wednesday St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 414 Pine Street, Titusville spacecoastquilters.com Space Coast Weavers & Fiber Artists Guild...............................................321-676-5469 Show and tell, business meeting and fiber program open to the public.

9:30 a.m. - Noon • Fourth Saturday Simultaneous virtual and in-person meetings Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Facebook: Space Coast Weavers & Fiber Artists

Republican Women’s Network of South Brevard County 11 a.m. • Third Thursday, check-in begins Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive Indian Harbour Beach • rwnsb.org Space Coast Republican Club A co-ed Republican political group. Members must be registered Republicans.

11 a.m. • Fourth Wednesday Red Lobster, 215 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island space-coast-republican-club.com

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Sunstitchers Quilt Squad................................321-953-6026 9:30 a.m. • Fridays Crossroads Community Church, 2436 Croton Road Melbourne • seasidepiecemakers.com

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Chapter 1137 Noon • Second Monday Kay’s Bar-B-Que, Highway 520, Cocoa narfe.org/chapter1137

Suntree/Viera Sit and Stitch Group.. 321-255-4404 1 - 3 p.m. • First and third Wednesday Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive

New Jersey Retired Policemen & Firemen’s Association.....................................954-309-5010

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PROPELLER CLUBS Propeller Club of Port Canaveral................. 321-323-9886 Local chapter of an international Maritime Industry.

Nonprofit business-networking organization.

11:30 a.m. • First Wednesday Fishlips Bar & Grill, 610 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral Virtual meeting option • propellerclubcanaveral.com

RADIO

Brevard Amateur Radio Society Call Sign: N3EH Contact: Bobby D. Jones N6USP daytime phone: 321-362-5037 7 p.m. • First Tuesday Parrish Medical Center, Room CR6 arrl.org/groups/view/brevard-amateur-radio-society/ Indian River Amateur Radio Club 7 p.m. • Third Tuesday River of Life Church, 890 N. Courtenay Pkwy.

Merritt Island • irarc.ham-radio-op.net

RELIGIOUS St. Katherine Philoptochos Society.............321-254-1045 Meets six times a year.

St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 5965 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne • saint-katherine.org Women of Temple Israel Sisterhood............ 321-631-9494 Organization of women interested in Judaism. tiob.shulcloud.com

SALT COUNCILS Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Brainstorming solutions to specific community problems. brevardtriad.org

6 p.m. • First and third Tuesday Beef-O’ Brady’s, 724 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Kiwanis Club of Melbourne .............................321-794-4142 Kiwanis Club of Merritt Island 6 p.m. • Thursday Doyle Carlton Pavillion, meeting room, Kiwanis Island Park merrittislandkiwanis.org Rockledge Kiwanis.............................................. 321-537-5797 Noon • Every Tuesday, virtually 5:30 p.m. • Second Tuesday meeting at Twisted Birch 1279 Admiralty Blvd., Rockledge Kiwanis Club of Titusville Noon • First Tuesday, lunch meeting 5:30 p.m. • Third Tuesday, Dinner meeting Beef O’Brady’s, Titusville titusvillekiwanis.org • titusvillekiwanis@gmail.com

LIONS Cocoa Beach Seaside Lions 6 p.m. • Second and fourth Thursday Sonny’s, 310 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island e-clubhouse.org/sites/cocoa_beach_seaside Palm Bay Happy Lions ......................................321-473-8545 Noon • First and third Tuesday Dottie’s Restaurant, 5275 Babcock Street, Palm Bay Rockledge Lions Club ...................................... 321-631-4525 6 p.m. • Second and fourth Wednesday Rockledge Country Club, 1591 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge e-clubhouse.org/sites/rockledgefl Satellite Beach Lions Club.............................. 321-773-3607 6:30 p.m. • First and third Tuesday Satellite Beach City Hall, 565 Cassia Blvd. e-clubhouse.org/sites.satellitebeach

North Area SALT Council................321-264-7800 or 2-1-1 10 a.m. • First Wednesday 1100 John Glen Blvd., Titusville

Merritt Island Space Coast Lions Club........321-452-1922 Noon • Second and fourth Wednesday Sunflower House 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island e-clubhouse.org/sites/spacecoast

South Area SALT Council................321-632-6688 or 2-1-1 10 a.m. • First Wednesday Harry T. Moore Social Service Center 725 Deleon Ave., Titusville

North Brevard Lions Club 6:30 p.m. • Second and fourth Thursday Beef O’Brady’s, 2825 Garden Street, Titusville e-clubhouse.org/sites/northbrevard

SERVICE CLUBS

Viera Lions 6 p.m. • Second and fourth Tuesday (Oct. - May) Pizza Gallery, 2250 Town Center Ave., Viera e-clubhouse.org/sites/viera

Zonta Club of Melbourne Empowering women through service and advocacy. zontaspacecoast.org

KIWANIS Kiwanis of Eau Gallie/Suntree.......................321-412-5099 Emphasis on community and children.

PILOT CLUBS Pilot Club of South Brevard........................... 321-952-9430 5:45 p.m. • Third Wednesday, Business and dinner meeting 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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Society of Women Engineers Space Coast Section......................................... 321-345-7930 Virtual meetings • swe-sc.org

Bennigan’s, 3955 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne pilotclubofsouthbrevard.org Pilot Club of Titusville ......................................321-794-8692 Noon • First Wednesday La Cita Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville nbbd.com/npr/pilot – pilotcluboftitusville@yahoo.com

ROTARY

Cocoa Beach Rotary 12 p.m. • Wednesday Azteca II, 1600 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach cocoabeachrotary.org Cocoa Rotary 12 p.m. • Tuesday EFSC Cocoa Campus Foundation House 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa • cocoarotary.com Eau Gallie Rotary Noon • Tuesday Hilton Rialto Melbourne, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne eaugallierotary.com Indialantic Rotary Noon • Wednesday Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach indialanticrotary.org Melbourne Rotary Meetings at 6 p.m. • Thursday Hilton Rialto, Venezia Room, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne melbournerotaryclub.org Melbourne Beach Rotary Club...................... 321-446-6489 7:30 a.m. • Every Tuesday - Breakfast meetings Oceanside Pizza, 300 Ocean Ave., Suite 6, Melbourne Beach melbeachrotary.org Merritt Island Rotary 6 p.m. • First and third Wednesday The Balibar, 110 McLeod Street, Merritt Island Merritt Island Breakfast Rotary.................... 321-525-7450 7:15 a.m. • Wednesday Wisk and Grind, 370 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island Facebook@MIBRotaryClub Palm Bay Rotary 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday Broken Barrel, 4700 S. Babcock St., Palm Bay Facebook: Rotary Club of Palm Bay

Titusville Rotary................................................... 321-543-1144 Noon • Thursdays La Cita Country Club • titusvillerotaryclub.com Titusville Sunrise Rotary................................... 321-704-5214 7:15 a.m. • Tuesday River Lanes, 800 Cheney Hwy., Titusville titusvillesunrise.com Viera Rotary............................................................321-482-1081 Noon • Second and fourth Wednesday 7341 Office Park Place, Suite 202, Viera • vierarotary.com

SINGLES GROUPS Trailblazers Adventurous outing club for singles. trailblazers-club.com

SOCIAL GROUPS 55+ Club of Satellite Beach.............................321-773-6458 SEE – Social, Education and Entertainment 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach • 55plusclubofsb.com Harbor City Dance Band.................................. 321-525-9388 Second and fourth Thursday Dancing to music from the 1900s to 1960s Italian American Club of South Brevard 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne Legacy Club ............................... 321-633-1000, ext. 11644 Free program created by Brevard Public Schools for members of the Brevard community 55 and older. Offers free or reduced admission to sporting and theater events at Brevard Public Schools. • brevardschools.org/page/1296 Neighbors of Suntree ......................................321-254-6500 Encourages membership among the residents of Suntree and surrounding areas. Welcomes people of all ages. $25/per year membership • neighborsofsuntree.org One Senior Club.....................................................321-751-6771 Free educational seminars, support group meetings, professional presentations, and specialty instruction.

8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera oneseniorplace.com Prime Timers.......................................................... 321-269-1133 10:30 a.m. • First Tuesday (September to May) $7 Temple Baptist Church, 1400 N. Washington Ave. Titusville • templebc.net

STATE CLUBS

Rockledge Rotary 7 a.m. • Thursday Twisted Birch Restaurant, 1279 Admiralty Blvd., Rockledge rockledgerotary.com

Connecticut Yankee Club...............................239-250-0152

Suntree Rotary Club 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Friday IHOP, 8201 N. Wickham Road, Suntree • suntreerotary.org

New Jersey Club............................................... 732-995-0854 Second Thursday, call for location. $5/year. Picnics in April and October.

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Maine Connection............................................... 321-725-2237

WOMEN’S CLUBS Alpha Delta Kappa of Florida International Honorary Sorority of Women Educators alphadeltakappa.org American Association of University Women Melbourne Branch - Various locations and times. melbourne-fl.aauw.net Beta Sigma Phi Sorority....................................321-723-2250 40 chapters in Brevard County meet in members’ homes.

Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club............................ 321-652-1951 9:30 a.m. • First Thursday (September to May) Cocoa Beach Country Club............................. 321-868-3351 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach Community Woman’s Club.............................. 321-639-4193 10 a.m. • Second Tuesday each month (September to May) 5 Rosa L. Jones Blvd., Cocoa • communitywomansclub.com GFWC Viera Woman’s Club General Federation of Women’s Clubs 2023 calendar at Gfwcvierawomansclub.com GFWC Melbourne Woman’s Club............... 321-720-3620 Nonprofit organization serves the community through various projects, programs, scholarships and activities.

1 p.m. • First Monday West Melbourne Public Library 2755 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne gfwc-melbournewomansclub.org

Playwrights Workshop.......................................321-960-6017 Helping local playwrights improve their craft through feedback at play readings and community productions.

3 - 5 p.m. Usually last Saturday (off June and July) Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa playwrightsworkshop20@gmail.com Scribblers of Brevard 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Second and fourth Saturday (except November and December) Eau Gallie Library, 521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne brevardscribblers.com The Cape Canaveral Pen Women 1507 Grand Isle Blvd., Melbourne canaveralpenwomen.org Space Coast Poets 5:30 p.m. - Third Tuesdays Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Road, Suntree Space Coast Writers’ Guild Dedicated to supporting and encouraging writers of all ages and genres.

1 p.m. • Third Saturday Dues are $40 a year. Meetings are open to the public.

Eau Gallie Public Library 521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne scwg.org

Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic For women who were college sorority members.

Location varies. • melbournepanhellenic.org Satellite Beach Club...........................................321-773-6458 1089 S. Patrick Ave., Satellite Beach Red Hat Society.................................................866-386-2850 Dates and locations vary with chapters. redhatsociety.com

Boomer Model

Phyllis Irvine

Brevard County Chapter of Hadassah...... 321-622-6454 Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people and the future of Israel.

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New York State Club........................................ 321-446-9358

The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse has guided tours mariners off the Space Coast for more than 150 years.

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Lighthouse stands tall

as important link to historical past

By R. Norman Moody Photography Jill Bluee Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, the only lighthouse owned and operated by the U.S. Space Force, has stood as a guide for mariners along the Space Coast for more than 150 years.

Its light shines 22 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean as it protects passing ships from dangerous shoals.

“This is the second lighthouse at the Cape,” said Ron Ecker, the president of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation and member of both the Florida Lighthouse Association.

“The first lighthouse, built

in 1848, was 60-feet high and the light showed for 10 miles into the ocean. Then they discovered there were dangerous shoals farther out. So, in 1858, a cast iron lighthouse was built in New York State. But production stopped when the Civil War started because the company had to build cannons. Construction began again on the lighthouse after the war.

Assembly was completed in 1868 and it stood a few yards from the original. For a while, two lighthouses were on the Cape.”

The government decided to move the lighthouse to the point of the older beacon, and it proceeded

to demolish the original lighthouse. Then, it used the original concrete and foundation to relocate the new lighthouse about a mile farther inland, where it is now, according to Ecker.

II, (1947 or 1948) the Cape Canaveral site received 900 acres of land from the lighthouse to the ocean since the U.S. government was looking for a place to launch rockets.

“It took months to reassemble and get the light lighted,” he said. “To put the lighthouse back together, every piece inside was numbered in Roman numerals and outside pieces marked in Arabic numbers.

Still standing where it was placed in July 1884, the light was automated in 1933 with two modern optic lenses now used.”

Hangar C, right next to the lighthouse, was where the German rocket scientist Wernher Von Braun prepared to launch rockets after the war, viewing the rocket launches from the lighthouse. Built in 1953, it is the oldest structure of its kind on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It has exhibits of the United States’ early rocket and space programs to include restored launch systems — early missiles, ballistic

In 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard took over all lighthouses. After World War

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For a while, two lighthouses were on the Cape.

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missiles and capsules.

Two communities — one called DeSoto — existed on the Cape in the 1950s, Ecker said. Every time there was a rocket launch, the government moved the residents to the hotel on the coast. The communities, including a school, originally were built in and around lighthouse keepers’ cottages. In 1967, the cottages were destroyed.

In 2000, the Coast Guard turned the lighthouse over to the U.S. Air Force (later the Space Force), making it the only operational lighthouse owned by the U.S. Space Force.

Inside Hangar C, visitors can walk among refubished early spaceflight artifacts, rockets, winged missiles and ballistic missiles. Photo by Jill Blue

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The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation, formed to help preserve the light, built the lighthouse the first keepers’ cottages museum at the lighthouse.

The group has an ongoing fundraising effort through

which anyone can purchase a brick for the walkway surrounding the lighthouse. The brick, at a cost of $150 each with five characters per line of inscription, can be used to memorialize or honor someone.

Individual and small group 4-hour tours of the lighthouse area and historic spaceflight sites are offered by Canaveral Tours.

Also available are shorter lighthouse and Hangar C tours offered occasionally.

For tour prices and reservations, call 321-4533994 at least 48 hours prior to the tour date.

There are also tours available for community groups, Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation members and walkway brick owners.

For more information on the lighthouse, go to canaverallight.org

Veterans Resources

SALUTING VETERANS 365 DAYS A YEAR The military is a vital part of what makes Brevard County special. A patriot might live next door since distinguished retired officers have bought homes from Mims to Barefoot Bay.

ADVOCACY...............................................62 BENEFIT RESOURCES...........................62 CIVIL AIR PATROL...................................62 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS....62 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES....................63 HEALTH SERVICES.................................63

HOUSING ASSISTANCE........................63 MEMORIALS AND MUSEUMS.............64 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD........64 VETERANS FUNERAL.............................64 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS.........64 VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS..............64

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ADVOCACY Aid & Attendance (A&A) Pension Helping wartime veterans and surviving spouses provide for needed assistance with daily activities. • Veteranaid.org Brevard County Veterans Service................ 321-633-2012 Assist veterans, families and survivors to obtain VA benefits.

Services include information for disability applications and appeals, health care and survivor benefits.

By appointment only.

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Monday - Friday Dennis Vannorsdall, CVSO Anthony Johnson, VSO Leon Brown, VSO Jeremy Van Cleave, VSO Linda Wilson, secretary dennis.vannorsdall@brevardfl.gov.

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building B, Suite 102, Viera Brevard Veterans Council (BVC)...... 321-453-1776 ext. 5 Work in conjunction with area veterans, local government and other veterans’ organizations to support and promote the interests and welfare of Brevard County veterans and their families.

Veterans Memorial Center 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island Florida Department of Veterans Affairs....850-487-1533 Premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. A Florida Veterans Benefits Guide is available at floridavets.org.

BENEFIT RESOURCES Melbourne Vet Center.......................................321-254-3410 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. • Monday - Saturday Limited in-person service. Speak with someone confidentially, call 877-927-8387, 24 hours a day.

Providing individual and group counseling for veterans, service members and their families; Family counseling for military-related issues; Bereavement (grief) counseling; military sexual trauma counseling and referral; community outreach and education; substance abuse assessment and referral and employment referral.

2098 Sarno Road, Melbourne va.gov/melbourne-vet-center Military OneSource...........................................800-342-9647 Phone lines open 24/7.

Free resource service line provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard and Reserve service members and their families. • Militaryonesource.mil Military/Veteran Assistance 321-890-1002, option 2 or call the Red Cross at 877-272-7337 Part of the American Red Cross with 24-hour emergency assistance.

Serving military members, veterans and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Offers assistance to active and retired military personnel. • Redcross.org/military-families

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National Resource Directory DOD Safe Helpline.............................................877- 995-5247 Searchable database of resources vetted for the use of service members, veterans, family members and caregivers.

NRD.gov Pointman International Ministries.............. 800-877-8387 Connecting the hurting veterans, as well as their families and friends with others who have already begun the transition to home after war. Helping all veterans since 1984 with PTSD and personal and family problems. Call for meeting times and dates. • Pmim.org Social Security Administration......................866-716-7667 *NATIONAL NUMBER 1-800-772-1213 In person by appointment only. Phone/online help available.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. - Noon • Wednesday Federally administered program designed to help eligible participants with retirement benefits, survivors insurance, disability insurance, supplemental security insurance or hospitalization and medical care insurance.

Retirement Planner, Disability Planner, Survivors’ Planner 1715 W. NASA Blvd., Melbourne • Ssa.gov

CIVIL AIR PATROL (CAP) Established as the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP provides aerospace education, emergency services and cadet programs.

CAP Merritt Island Senior Squadron 7 p.m. • Second and Fourth Tuesday Civil Air Patrol Building, 900 Airport Road, Merritt Island Fl122.cap.gov CAP Patrick Composite Squadron............... 321-494-6395 6:30 p.m. • Wednesday (Cadets) 6:30 p.m. second & fourth Thursday (Senior members) Patrick South Housing Area, Building 3650 200 Shearwater Parkway, Satellite Beach Fl293.cap.gov CAP Ti-CO Composite Squadron 267......... 321-543-3385 Ti-Co Composite Squadron is one of several squadrons serving under the command of Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol.

As a composite squadron, the unit’s membership consists of both cadets (12 to 21 years old) and senior members (18 years and older). Contact for meeting times.

Space Coast Regional Airport, CAP Trailer 355 Golden Knights Blvd., Titusville • Fl267.cap.gov

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Serving veterans and their families by providing professional assistance in obtaining military benefits.

DAV Chapter 32....................................................321-259-4827 2265 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne davmembersportal.org

DAV Chapter 123...................................................321-452-1774 8:30 a.m. - Noon. • Monday - Friday, Walk-in only Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Homeless Veterans Community Employment Services.321-637-3788 or 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) Helping to improve employment outcomes among homeless veterans by connecting them to job-related resources and career opportunities.

2900 Veterans Way, Viera • va.gov/homeless/HVCES.asp 211 Brevard County - Employment Support 211brevard.myresourcedirectory.com Career Source Brevard.................................... 321-504-7600 Staff are available to handle career needs both virtually and in-person depending upon the request.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Friday 4:30 - 6 p.m. • Monday - Thursday, child-friendly hours Helping veterans find employment in Brevard.

Careersourcebrevard.com/career-centers — Rockledge Career Center, 295 Barnes Blvd., Rockledge — Titusville Career Center 3880 S. Washington Ave., Suite 214, Titusville — Palm Bay Career Center, Country Club Plaza 5275 Babcock Street NE, Suite 8B, Palm Bay —Patrick Space Force Base...........................................321-394-0595 (for spouses and families of active duty military) Military & Family Readiness Center.............321-494-5675 The MFRC provides local resources and assistance to base community family members (spouses and adult children) who are seeking employment or a transition into a new career. The MFRC program supports Patrick Space Force Base, the local Florida National Guard and reserve units.

Airman and Family Readiness Center 842 Falcon Ave., Building #722B, Patrick Space Force Base GoPatrickFL.com/military-family-readiness.html STRAC Institute................................................... 888-754-1383 Provide training in electronics and a clear path to a successful career through job placement. The STRAC Institute is open to everyone, veterans and non-veterans.

285 North Drive, Unit G, Melbourne • stracinstitute.com

HEALTH SERVICES Veterans Crisis Line........................800-273-8255, option 1 or DIAL 988 then PRESS 1 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you are a veteran and have thoughts of harming yourself, please call.

Caregiver Support............................................. 855-260-3274 If you are caring for a veteran, the VA Caregiver Support Program offers training, educational resources and a variety of tools to help you succeed.

8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Monday - Friday Coaching Into Care............................................888-823-7458 Provide guidance to veterans’ family members and friends to encourage a reluctant veteran to reach out for support with a mental health challenge.

Free, confidential assistance.

8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Monday - Friday Email: coachingIntocare@va.gov * va.gov/coachingintocare Orlando VA Medical Center............................800-922-7521 Medical and mental health services. Baker Act facility.

13800 Veterans Way, Orlando • orlando.va.gov Tampa VA Medical Center and James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital........................................................888-716-7787 or VA HEALTH CONNECT................................ 877-741-3400 Medical and mental health services. Baker Act facility.

13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa • tampa.va.gov Viera VA Outpatient Clinic...............................321-637-3788 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Monday - Friday Medical and mental health services. Baker Act facility.

2900 Veterans Way, Viera va.gov/orlando-health-care/locations/viera-va-clinic/

HOUSING ASSISTANCE Housing for Homeless: Veterans Service Program...............................321-639-0166 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday - Friday Supporting homeless veterans and their families by providing supportive housing and case management services by referral. The programs assist individuals and families who are considered chronically homeless or disabled and homeless.

4087 S. U.S. 1, Suite 3, Rockledge • housingforhomeless.org National Veterans Homeless Support, Inc. ........................................................ 321-208-7562 Working to prevent and eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida. Signature programs include: Search and Rescue our Homeless Heroes, Post Traumatic Stress Awareness, and Transitional Housing. Financial assistance available with utilities, rent and deposit for lowincome veterans.

1436 King Street, Cocoa • nvhs.org Veterans Affairs Loan Guarantee Program................................ 877-827-3702 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Friday Veterans benefits assistance. Provides assistance for 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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DAV Chapter 109 & Auxiliary.......................... 321-269-0109 General meetings, Auxiliary Bingo. Call for dates and times.

435 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville • Facebook.com/DAV109Florida

veterans with a delinquent VA mortgage. Provides Surviving Spouse Programs, VA Home loans, Cash Out Refinance Loans, Interest Rate Reduction Loans, Native American Direct Loans and guidance on natural disasters. benefits.va.gov Veterans Transitional Facility......................... 321-409-8167 Veterans Transitional Facility is a temporary shelter for homeless veterans with their immediate families. The purpose of the facility is to provide for the immediate needs of homeless veterans while permitting them to search for work and, once employed, to save enough money to acquire living quarters and transportation. The facility consists of 10 apartments housed in two buildings.

700 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne Day room: 321-953-8085 vietnamandallveteransofbrevard.com/transitional-housing.html

MEMORIALS AND MUSEUMS Space View Park Open everyday • Dawn to dusk On the shore of the Indian River in downtown Titusville, the Space View Park is landscaped with artistic sculpture, foliage, palms and hardwood trees.

8 Broad Street, Titusville Brevardfl.gov/ParksRecreation/North/ParksinTitusville/ SpaceView Titusville Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier at Space View Park Paved walkways, two fishing piers, boat dock and small dockside shelter inspire leisurely strolls to watch rocket launches.

Brevardfl.gov/ParksRecreation/North/ParksinTitusville/ VeteransMemorial

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD The auxiliary is an all-volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard, whose mission is to promote boating safety on America’s waterways. Volunteers are trained to Coast Guard standards in order to perform certain tasks.

Auxiliary Flotilla 17-09......................................321-383-9349 Northern flotilla operating out of Titusville. This flotilla patrols the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River from Oak Hill (ICW marker 75) in the north to Cocoa in the south.

Call for meeting times and volunteering opportunities. cgaux.org

VETERANS FUNERAL SUPPORT Burial and Survivor Benefits for Veterans usa.gov/veteran-burial-benefits Cape Canaveral Ladies Standing as a Final Witness for the nation’s veterans.

Veterans Memorial Center 400 Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island Contact: laruefleming1@yahoo.com Capecanaveralladies.org • info@capecanaveralladies.org Jewish War Veterans.......................................202-265-6280 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 • jwv@jwv.org

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Seeking to improve the lives of foreign war veterans by providing veteran services, information and assistance. Call for meeting times and dates.

VFW Post 4206.......................................................321-724-4121 3201 S. Dairy Road, Melbourne • vfw.org VFW Post 4536.....................................................321-725-2999 4401 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay • vfw.org • vfw4536.org VFW Post 8191...................................................... 321-254-9885 4130 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne • vfw.org • vfw8191.org VFW Post 10131.....................................................321-783-8019 105 Long Point Road, Cape Canaveral • vfw.org VFW Post 10148....................................................321-783-4286 150 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach vfw.org • vfw10148.org

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS

Auxiliary Flotilla 17-02....................................... 321-749-2676 Palm Bay, 321-723-9042 Southern flotilla operating out of Palm Bay. Its patrol area starts at Pineda Causeway and extends south to ICW Marker 69 and includes the South Banana River to its end.

Palm Bay Road at the railroad track.

1455 Main Street NE, Palm Bay • cgaux.org

Serving veterans and active duty service members with guidance through military service and benefits, mentoring youth and sponsoring community programs.

Auxiliary Flotilla 17-06...................................... 321-989-4105 6 - 9 p.m. • Second Tuesday Central Brevard Flotilla is based on Merritt Island. It operates in Port Canaveral from Kars Park and the Barge Canal to the Pineda Causeway on the Banana River and Indian River.

Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island Contact Faron Petteys • cgaux.org

American Legion Post 22.................................321-338-7076 241 Peachtree Street, Cocoa

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American Legion Post 1................................... 321-269-9959 Legion Riders Chapter 1281 N. U.S. 1, Titusville american-legion-auxiliary-titusville-unit.business.site

American Legion Post 81..................................321-723-2939 Frank B. Huddleston, Legion Riders Chapter

American Legion Post 163................................321-259-7239 J.W. Mathers Junior Chapter 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd., Eau Gallie legionpost163.org American Legion Post 177.................................321-639-2182 George P. Hinton Chapter 420 S. Burnett Road, Cocoa American Legion Post 200................................321-773-5151 Guided Missile Chapter 105 Ocean Blvd., Satellite Beach Facebook.com/AmericanLegionSatelliteBeach American Legion Post 344................... 321-453-1776 ext. 5 Christopher R. Seitz Chapter 7 p.m. Last Thursday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island Centennial.legion.org/florida/post344 American Legion Post 348...............................321-799-1060 Challenger 7 Chapter 105 Lincoln Ave., Cape Canaveral Legion Riders Chapter Facebook.com/American-Legion-Challenger7 American Legion Post 359............................... 321-268-1632 Robert D. Sahagun Memorial Chapter 7260 S. U.S. 1, Titusville American Legion Post 394............................... 321-726-9777 Veterans Of America, Inc., Legion Riders Chapter 396 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay Al394.com

ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AMVETS Post 893.............................................. 321-639-9700 218 Hardee Lane, Rockledge • amvets893.com AMVETS Post 34.................................................. 321-951-8834 2951 Hessey Ave. NE, Palm Bay BREVARD VETERANS COUNCIL ....................321-453-1776 The BVC is a 501(c) 19 veterans’ organization. BVC’s mission is to work in conjunction with area veterans, local government and other veterans’ organizations to support and promote the interests and welfare of Brevard County veterans and their families.

Brevard Veterans Memorial Center 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island Cape Canaveral Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAACC) More than 1,100 members who are former or retired officers

or warrant officers from all branches of military services.

Contact moaacc.org for contact information and to join.

Cape Canaveral Chapter meetings take place at Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Viera P.O. Box 254186, Patrick SFB • moaacc.org Fleet Reserve Association................... 321-453-1776 ext. 5 Branch 263 Cape Canaveral 6 p.m. • Second Wednesday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway Merritt Island General Daniel “Chappie” James Chapter..321-537-5002 Preserving the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and encouraging young people to participate in the aviation, aerospace and avionics industry. Drone training classes are now offered.

A subsidiary chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Contact for Zoom meeting times.

P. O. Box 254001, Patrick SFB info@tai-cfl.org • tuskegeeairmen.org Indian River Camp 47 Honor the memory of the Confederate soldier and learn about Southern ancestors. Serving Brevard County and Eastern Central Florida. Contact for meeting information. csacamp47.org Jewish War Veterans Brevard Post 639 Walter/Berlin Jwv.org Military Order of the Purple Heart.... 321-453-1776 ext. 5 Chapter 453 and Auxiliary Noon, Fourth Monday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island purpleheartflorida.org/our-chapters Navy League Cape Canaveral Council.........321-794-4371 James Kuzma, President A civilian organization founded in 1902 that supports the four maritime forces, their members and their families through support, advocacy and education of the public. nlusccc.org • Facebook.com/nlusccc Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 1.... 321-453-1776 ext. 5 POW/MIA Mission is to Never Forget.

For more information and to join, go to website.

2 p.m. • Fourth Sunday Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island rollingthunderflorida1.org Space Coast Honor Flight................................ 321-456-7031 Flying World War II, Korean War, Vietnam and critically ill veterans, free of charge, to visit the war memorials in Washington D.C. SCHF events take place at Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne 32935 P.O. Box 560975, Rockledge, FL 32956-0975 Email: veteran@spacecoasthonorflight.org spacecoasthonorflight.org 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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2909 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne • alp81fl.org American Legion Post 117 .............................. 321-729-8089 189 Veterans Drive SE, Palm Bay • Al117.com

U.S. Submarine Veterans 1 p.m. Social hour, 2 p.m. Base meeting • First Sunday DRS Community Center, 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach • snugharborbase.com Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard........321-690-0805 Since its founding in 1985, the VVB has been actively engaged in veterans assistance activities and has established a reputation as a dynamic and purposeful organization. vietnamandallveteransofbrevard.com

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Veterans Memorial Center................................321-453-1776 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Saturday Noon - 4 p.m. • Sunday Museum, library, plaza and park. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. The 82-acre park is open from dawn to dusk year-round. It has a fishing pier, 5.5K of walking and hiking trails, three ponds and a canoe launch ramp with access to Sykes Creek. Paddleboard and kayak rentals are available by calling SOBE Surf and Paddle at 321-926-6571.

400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island veteransmemorialcenter.org Facebook.com/Veteransmemorialcenter

Health Insurance Needs of Elders FREE MEDICARE Serving Appointments are recommended at all sites. To schedule an appointment or to verify dates and times of counselor availability, COUNSELING contact the individual locations.

NORTH BREVARD & BEACHSIDE

CENTRAL & SOUTH BREVARD

Parrish Senior Solutions Center 321-752-8080 805-B Century Medical Drive Titusville shineparrish@gmail.com

Buena Vida Estates 321-752-8080 2129 West New Haven Ave. Melbourne

Port St. John Public Library 321-752-8080 6500 Carole Ave., Cocoa shinepsjpubliclibrary@gmail.com Westminster Asbury 321-752-8080 430 Dixon Drive, Cocoa

Sunflower House 321-752-8080 3125 Fell Road, West Melbourne shinesfh@gmail.com Central Brevard Library 321-752-8080 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa shinecocoalibrary@gmail.com DeGroodt Public Library 321-345-1057 6475 Minton Road SE, Palm Bay

Martin Andersen Senior Center 321-752-8080 1025 Florida Ave., Rockledge shinemasc@gmail.com Viera VA Outpatient Clinic 321-549-8843 2900 Veterans Way, Viera Wickham Park Senior Center 321-757-0660 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne shinewpsc@gmail.com Appointments are recommended at all sites. To schedule an appointment or to verify dates and times of counselor availability, contact the individual locations above.

(Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Senior Resource Alliance county-wide number: 407-514-1800 988 Woodcock Road, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32803

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There’s still a lot to do for $10 or less

Sam’s House at Pine Island Refuge —

Brevard Museum and Science Center 2201 Michigan Avenue, Cocoa Founded in 1969, it chronicles the natural history of Brevard County and Florida from the Ice Age to Space Age with great exhibits, artifacts, including a butterfly garden with lots of outdoor nature trails. It is open from open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Admission: Free Airport Museum – Melbourne Located inside the terminal at Melbourne Orlando International Airport, the museum documents World War II history and displays memorabilia, artifacts, photographs and historical aircraft models from the war.

Admission: Free Black Point Wildlife Drive Black Point Wildlife Drive, Titusville From Interstate 95 take exit 220, follow to State Road 406 east for eight miles across the Max Brewer Bridge. Stay left where the road splits and watch for the signs to the entrance.

It is a great family outing to spot birds and other wildlife in their natural coastal habitat while slowly cruising the sevenmile drive by car. It is perfect for children, animal and nature lovers.

Admission: $10 Enchanted Forest Sanctuary — Titusville This 470-acre magical flagship sanctuary teems with wildlife, massive trees, countless trails and it’s a natural habitat for lizards, gopher tortoises, white-tailed deer

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It’s tough to buy lunch or dinner for less than $10, but there’s still a lot to do in Brevard County for $10 — or even free.

Check out these fun places to enjoy.

and bobcats. Perfect for hiking, recreational activities, birdwatching and photography.

Admission: Free Harry and Harriette Moore Cultural Complex — 2180 Freedom Avenue, Mims The homesite of early Civil Rights pioneers Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore is now a historic site with special exhibits, creative arts projects, films and lots of history behind the Civil Rights movement.

It is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It closes for lunch between 1 and 2 p.m.

Admission: Free Jetty Park — Cape Canaveral One of the most popular recreational sites in Brevard, it offers 3.5 miles of public beach with year-round lifeguards and a 1,200-foot fishing pier also offering fish and tackle rentals.

Admission: Free LaPorte Farms — Sebastian Described as Sebastian’s best-kept secret, this immaculate farm set in five lush acres is a petting zoo for farm animals.It is perfect for children and adults. Hamburgers and hotdogs can be purchased on weekends.

Admission: Free. Donations are welcome Pirate Museum — Cocoa With more than 350 artifacts of pirate memorabilia and artifacts, the museum will transport you back in time to the swashbuckling buccaneer era and its pirate ships. It includes a store for purchasing gifts and historical clothing.

Treasure Coast Wildlife Center and Animal Rehab — Palm Bay From horned owls to pythons, this wildlife center has many permanent residents where the public can get up close and personal with when they are showcased by the Educational Ambassadors. Many animals are rehabilitated after being injured and then returned to the wild.

Admission: $10 adults; children enter for free Turkey Creek Wildlife Sanctuary 1518 Port Malabar Blvd. NE in Palm Bay Founded in 1981, Turkey Creek offers almost 2 miles of boardwalk of native habitat and forests making it great for birdwatching, finding gators, manatees, walking and cycling.

The Margaret Hames Nature Center offers educational programs and many nature exhibits.

Admission: Free Sam’s House at Pine Island Refuge — 6195 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island Built in 1875, it is the oldest structure in Brevard County. It showcases exhibits of Ice Age animals, Native Americans and early pioneers. It includes six miles of trails for birdwatching, bicycling, fishing and canoeing. Tours are available.

It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Tuesday through Sunday.

Admission: Free. Donations are welcome

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Historic Beach Park Juan Ponce de León Landing The park commemorates the epic 1513 voyage of Juan Ponce de León and his landing near Melbourne Beach on April 2. Juan Ponce de León’s 7,980 nautical mile exploration into unknown waters set the stage for the subsequent European colonization of the United States.

This 25.57-acre regional beach park features two beach crossovers, a small pavilion, restrooms and parking.

321-727-3090 4005 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach

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EMERGENCY & HURRICANE SAFETY INFORMATION Brevard County strongly urges that a public shelter be used only as a last resort. You will be more comfortable sheltering with friends, family or in commercial lodging.

If you require public sheltering, please be familiar with your designated primary evacuation shelter location and your planned route to that shelter. Your shelter location may be different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE SHELTER:

1. Enough food and supplies to last several days, including special diet foods, since food might not be readily available at the shelter.

2. Bottled water (two quarts/person/day) and other beverages.

3. A manual can opener, eating utensils, paper plates, cups and napkins/paper towels.

4. Infant formula/food/diapers and wipes.

5. Two-week supply of medications and First-aid kit.

6. Cash or traveler’s checks.

7. Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows and folding chairs.

Bedding is not provided in public shelters.

8. Personal hygiene items and changes of clothing.

9. Flashlight, battery-powered radio/TV and spare batteries, cards, games, books and toys.

10. Include items that can help protect you and others from COVID-19, such as hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, bar or liquid soap, disinfectant wipes (if available) and two masks for each person.

Do not take pets (except guide dogs), alcoholic beverages or weapons of any kind into public shelters. For more information, call 321-637-6670.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION SHELTERS Shelter openings are incident-specific Never go to a shelter unless local officials have announced it is open. Shelter openings will be announced through local television, radio stations, social media and the Brevard County Emergency Management website.

Shelters are designed to house residents of the barrier islands (including Merritt Island), those in low-lying or flood-prone areas, those in mobile/manufactured homes, or those with no other sheltering options.

If you choose to go to a shelter, follow these instructions: • Stay as calm as possible and take your disaster supply kit.

• Bring your own cots or sleeping materials.

• Bring changes of clothing and wear sturdy shoes.

• If you have dietary restrictions, bring food that you will be able to eat.

• Practice social distancing. Stay at least 6 feet from other people outside of your household.

• Follow CDC COVID-19 preventive actions — wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, and follow shelter policies for wearing masks.

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Bring what you need to stay comfortable and entertained.

• Not all shelters will have electricity throughout the emergency.

• Shelter Rules — If staying in a shelter, be aware of the shelter rules: • We are guests. Please treat the facility, equipment and staff respectfully.

• No disorderly or disruptive behavior will be allowed.

• No smoking, alcohol or drugs allowed.

• No guns or weapons of any kind permitted.

• You must sign in when you arrive and sign out when you leave.

Other shelters are available and are opened once the primary shelter has reached 85 percent occupancy rate.

SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER:

The Special Needs Registry is a confidential listing of those people who meet program criteria and is updated on an annual basis. Patients with colostomy assistance needs, nebulizers, oxygen, feeding tubes or Alzheimer’s disease are examples of medical criteria that are eligible for the registry.

Individuals who elect to use a Special Needs or other public shelter should bring with them items such as cots, bedding, medicine, medical supplies and food supplies, preparing to be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Special Needs registrants should also be accompanied by at least one caregiver. Occupants’ comfort will be determined by their preparedness.

For more information, call 321-637-6670, ext. 6. To download a special needs registration form, go to web.brevardcounty.us/SpecialNeeds/Registration.aspx.

PET-FRIENDLY SHELTERS,

ANIMAL SHELTERS & BOARDING

All county animal shelters will be open, unless ordered evacuated, and will receive pets from mandatory evacuation areas. Call the following numbers for information concerning pet sheltering during a disaster: BREVARD COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES AND ENFORCEMENT.............................................. 321-633-2024 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Titusville........................................................... 321-269-0536 Brevard Humane Society Cocoa..................................................................321-636-3343 SPCA Brevard Titusville.............................................................321-567-3615

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES BrevardFL.gov/EmergencyManagement/BePrepared Prepare for any hazard, stay safe during an incident, recover from an incident and increase resiliency. fema.gov • Plan and prepare. Apply for assistance. freshfromflorida.com/forest-wildfire • Wildfire Season Forecast

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BUENA VIDA ESTATES SEE PAGES 73, 78

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES.......................... 72 AFFORDABLE HOUSING.................................... 72 ASSISTED LIVING................................................. 74 ASSISTED LIVING/RESIDENTIAL CARE........ 74 ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY CARE.................... 77 SKILLED NURSING & REHAB............................78 CONTINUED CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY..............................78 2023 ••• MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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SENIOR LIVING TOUR APARTMENT LIFE Apartment-style living, with amenities such as transportation, laundry, cleaning and meals included.

NORTH BREVARD The Lenox at Merritt Island .......................................321-877-3894

CENTRAL BREVARD RISE Viera.............................................................321-379-6811 8353 Auterra Drive, Melbourne/Viera RISE Viera 55+ Active Living is a unique community with a mix of cottages and flats for lease. Our residents have close access to premier retail, fine dining, relaxation & entertainment. We took no shortcuts in crafting an environment that offers spaces for freedom and individuality, while also creating a vibrant, inclusive community in which residents can feel a sense of belonging.

RISEViera.com Shell Harbor Retirement Community ...............321-265-6858 Sonata East at Viera....................................... 321-878-8942 4206 Breslay Drive, Viera Introducing Sonata East at Viera, luxury resort style independent living featuring large apartments, latest safety and technology innovations and all-day gourmet dining.

SonataEast.com The Brennity at Melbourne....................................... 321-415-5584 7300 Watersong Lane, Viera

SOUTH BREVARD Discovery Village, Melbourne..................................321-600-4747 Glenbrooke At Palm Bay ........................................... 321-956-3330 Parasol Melbourne............................................................321-250-9177 The Fountains, Palm Bay...............................................321-984-1494

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES NORTH BREVARD Forest Lakes of Cocoa, Cocoa................................... 321-631-7431 Great Outdoors RV Resort, Titusville.................321-269-5004 Island Lakes, Merritt Island.......................................321-453-4600 Merritt Island Village, Merritt Island................... 321-452-4684 Pinewood Village, Mims...............................................321-332-3477 San Mateo Village, Titusville ...................................321-264-2404 Swan Lake Estates, Titusville....................................321-269-0991

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Willow Lakes RV & Golf Resort, Titusville.........321-269-7440

CENTRAL BREVARD Ameri-Cana Resorts, Rockledge...........................321-255-3850 Bridgewater At Viera.....................................................844-879-6450 Del Webb at Viera............................................................407-214-3005 Grand Isle At Viera ...........................................................321-752-7144 Heritage Isle, Viera ......................................................... 321-576-0264 Indian River Colony Club..........................................321-255-6000

SOUTH BREVARD Buena Vida Estates .......................................321-724-0060 2129 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne Plan for your retirement today with the life care contract.

Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle that offers resort-style amenities with the protection that Brevard County’s only CCRC can provide. buenavidaestates.org Holiday Park, Palm Bay.................................................321-724-2240 Hollywood Estates, West Melbourne...................321-724-1100 Homes of Ponce De Leon, Indialantic................321-773-2828 Lakewood Village, Melbourne ...............................321-724-0083 Lamplighter Village, Melbourne............................321-254-0303 Orange Manor, Melbourne..........................................321-254-8631 Palm Bay Estates...............................................................321-723-3353 Quail Run, Melbourne ................................................. 321-984-0786 The Lakes of Melbourne.............................................321-725-5500 The Waters, Melbourne Beach.................................321-723-4139

MICCO/ BAREFOOT BAY Barefoot Bay Recreation District ...........................772-664-3141 Pelican Bay, Micco...........................................................772-664-3138 Snug Harbor, Micco........................................................772-663-5832

INCOME RESTRICTED/ AFFORDABLE HOUSING Properties include HUD low-income housing and public housing offered by housing authorities for low-income housing needs. Also includes apartments supported by Low Income Housing Tax Credits having applicable program rent and income restrictions. This is not a complete list and is subject to change.

Housing Authority Information: Housing Authority of Brevard County .............. 321-775-1592

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Brevard is miles of paradise

Do you have all the special friends and family members surrounding you that you would like to have? Why not send your folks from the North a copy of the 2023 Boomer Guide as a subtle hint that it’s time to move to Florida and get started living right.

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Living right means choosing a place to live that is low or no maintenance.

It’s time to let others mow the grass and clear plugged toilets.

The Space Coast is the perfect place to enjoy what used to be our Golden Years. These days, boomers have no interest in going quietly into their retirement years, and don’t call them senior citizens, even if they have reached the magical Medicare age.

To keep our bodies healthy and functional through our last vibrant breath, more doctors, specialists, surgeons and other healthcare providers set up shop each year to target mature lifestyles. The Space Coast has the best medical community in existence, many providing services within the walls of carefree communities, with a plan for aging in place so you never have to relocate again.

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Listing information changes from time to time. If you have a change or notice a wrong number, call us at 321-242-1235 and we will change it in our database and in our next issue.

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Cocoa Housing Authority.......................................... 321-636-8535 Melbourne Housing Authority..................................321-775-1592 Titusville Housing Authority......................................321-267-7288

NORTH BREVARD Royal Palms Apartments, Titusville.......................321-264-2017 Titusville Towers............................................................... 321-264-8965

Chateau Madeleine Senior Living............ 321-701-8000 205 Hardoon Lane, Suntree The joys of senior living are found in the details — chef prepared meals, onsite licensed medical support in a variety of specialties, a robust calendar of activities and entertainment. Nestled in the heart of Brevard Medical City, our location provides access to all that this area has to offer.

Call to schedule an in person or virtual tour.

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Discovery Village At Melbourne.............................321-600-4747

Clearlake Isles 55+ Community, Cocoa.............321-208-7275 Westminster Asbury, Cocoa......................................321-632-4943 Venue at Viera....................................................................833-236-2108

Palm Cottages ...................................................321-633-1819 3821 Sunnyside Court, Rockledge • Palmcottagesfl.com

SOUTH BREVARD Ascension Manor Senior Housing.........................321-757-9828 2960 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne Crane Creek Senior Apartments...........................833-277-2100 2309 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne Trinity Towers East............................................................. 321-723-7511 Trinity Towers West..........................................................321-723-7512 Trinity Towers South...................................................... 321-723-8620 Southlake Towers, Palm Bay.....................................321-725-2386

ASSISTED LIVING Licensed senior living communities providing 24-hour limited health care and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing and medication management. Also including meals, transportation and housekeeping.

NORTH BREVARD Addington Place Senior Living ..............................321-340-3365 Cedar Creek Assisted Living.....................................321-454-7768 Crescent Wood, Titusville.........................................321-383-6000 La Casa Assisted Living & Memory Care.........321-449-8880 Solaris Senior Living, Merritt Island......................321-454-2363 The Canopy at Hickory Creek..................................321-204-7725

CENTRAL BREVARD Alura Senior Living.......................................... 321-237-2925 777 Roy Wall Blvd., Rockledge Alura Senior Living is a luxury, resort-style, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community located in Rockledge, Florida. Offering a variety of apartments including a large studio, as well as one- and two-bedroom options. All our residents receive three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation to medical appointments and outings, engaging activities, maintenance, and utilities. From the welcoming dining areas to the tropical patios, even the most discerning future resident will be impressed. aluraseniorliving.com

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Sonata Viera......................................................321-603-3840 3325 Breslay Drive, Viera Sonata Viera , located adjacent to the Viera VA Outpatient Clinic, emphasizes the value of independence and freedom to make daily choices as fundamental to the well being of our assisted living residents. From our advanced safety features to our kind and compassionate team of caregivers and staff, Sonata Viera has everything you or your loved one needs to feel safe, happy and right at home.

SonataViera.com The Blake at Viera............................................321-499-6786 5700 Lake Andrew Drive, Viera • blakeatviera.com

SOUTH BREVARD Brookdale, West Melbourne...................................... 321-951-4455 Brookshire, Melbourne..................................................321-984-7966 Century Oaks, Melbourne......................................... 321-722-4440 Fountains of Melbourne ..............................................321-984-1494 Glenbrooke at Palm Bay ............................................321-956-3330 Greenwood Place, Melbourne .............................. 321-255-5443 Harborside at Melbourne.......................................... 321-725-0300 Hibiscus Court, Melbourne ........................................321-951-1050 RiverView Senior Resort............................................... 321-312-4555 Victoria Landing, Melbourne. ................................. 321-622-6730 Zon Beachside, Indian Harbour Beach..............321-777-8840

ASSISTED LIVING/ RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES Licensed assisted living residential care homes provide meals, personal care, and help with daily living activities in a family-style environment, typically housing four to six residents.

NORTH BREVARD Carriage House, Titusville............................................321-383-3531 Lilac House, Titusville....................................................321-289-4459 Sharing Facility, Cocoa Beach................................321-208-7508 Southern Living, Titusville.......................................... 321-225-4668

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Holy Spirit ALF, Merritt Island ................................321-848-0255 Banana River Villas, Merritt Island....................... 321-454-9528 Carolina Care, Cocoa.....................................................321-637-8985 Brookview Manor, Rockledge ..................................321-987-9699 Farrington House, Merritt Island...........................321-208-7955 Friends at Home, Cocoa.............................................. 321-449-9639 Ginny’s Place, Melbourne............................................321-258-2351 Ginny’s Place, Suntree/Rockledge........................321-258-2351 House of Light, Melbourne.........................................321-351-3061 LaSalle Assisted Living, Rockledge...................... 321-877-4001 Living Southern Style, Rockledge........................321-243-0995 Martha’s House, Melbourne.......................................321-978-5315 Norwood ALF, Merritt Island.....................................407-715-7845 Our House, Merritt Island .......................................... 321-449-9639 Pineapple Garden, Rockledge ............................... 321-405-2273 Platinum Oaks, Melbourne........................................321-253-2050 Rivers Edge Assisted Living, Rockledge............407-272-1321 Seabreeze Assisted Living, Indialantic....321-327-693-4637 Seaside Villa, Satellite Beach.....................................321-626-5321 Smiles and Loving Care, Merritt Island..............321-454-4624 Tropical Living Club, Merritt Island......................321-452-7644 Tuscany House/Shores/Villa, Rockledge.......321-704-0300 Velrose ALF, Melbourne.............................................. 321-693-9355 Wilson Place, Cocoa Beach.......................................321-501-6886

No Better Place, Palm Bay..........................................321-327-3335 Nomel’s ALF, Palm Bay................................................. 321-984-4265 Nursing Care by Angels, Palm Bay....................... 321-345-4774 Paradise Hill Home, Palm Bay...................................321-327-4153 Rome’s Paradise, Palm Bay....................................... 321-473-8083 Salus House, IHB/ Melbourne....................................321-544-9117 Shangri-La, Melbourne.................................................321-914-6430 The Elms, Palm Bay..........................................................321-951-2272 Velrose ALF, Palm Bay...................................................321-327-8853 Welcome Home, Palm Bay...........................................321-220-0161 Winnifred ALF, Palm Bay.............................................321-300-4464 Zion’s, Palm Bay.................................................................... 321-727-8811

ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING Licensed housing facilities with trained staff, specific programming and facility design to accommodate the safety, well being, and daily needs of those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

NORTH BREVARD Addington Place Senior Living ..............................321-340-3365 Solaris Healthcare, Merritt Island.........................321-454-4035 The Canopy at Hickory Creek..................................321-204-7725

CENTRAL BREVARD SOUTH BREVARD A & C God Bless ALF, Palm Bay...............................321-557-7219 A & M ALF, Palm Bay......................................................321-604-8853 A & M Assisted Living, W. Melbourne..................321-327-7209 A Place Like Home, Palm Bay ................................. 321-693-3325 Abide N Love, Palm Bay..............................................321-693-0282 Angels on Your Shoulder, Palm Bay..................... 321-914-0755 Ark Center of Brevard, Palm Bay...........................321-574-0309 B & V La Belle Vie, Palm Bay......................................321-373-7262 Blue Fountain Home Care, Palm Bay.................. 321-327-8762 Boppa’s House, Palm Bay............................................419-296-3279 Coral Reef, Palm Bay........................................................321-208-1172 Dahlia’s House of Love, Palm Bay...........................321-327-4104 Donna’s Assisted Living, Palm Bay........................321-505-1770 Eden’s Garden ALF, LLC, Palm Bay .................... 321-499-3522 Florida Shores, W. Melbourne................................ 321-726-8070 Generations on The Beach, Indialantic.............321-610-4636 Hannah’s Home, Palm Bay.........................................321-802-5301 House of Light Senior Living, Melbourne......... 321-368-5611 J & K Assisted Living, Palm Bay............................. 321-704-0053 Jeroll Care ALF, Melbourne....................................... 321-266-5166 K & S Tender Care, Palm Bay....................................321-557-6588 Melba Cove, Palm Bay................................................. 321-506-1650

Alura Senior Living.......................................... 321-237-2925 777 Roy Wall Blvd., Rockledge Alura Senior Living is a luxury, resort-style, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community located in Rockledge. Offering a variety of apartments, including a large studio, as well as one- and two-bedroom options. All of our residents receive three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation to medical appointments and outings, engaging activities, maintenance and utilities. From the welcoming dining areas to the tropical patios, even the most discerning future resident will be impressed. aluraseniorliving.com The Brennity at Melbourne....................................... 321-415-5584 7300 Watersong Lane, Viera Autumn House, Viera.....................................................321-242-1006 Chateau Madeleine Senior Living............ 321-701-8000 205 Hardoon Lane, Suntree The joys of senior living are found in the details — chefprepared meals, onsite licensed medical support in a variety of specialties, a robust calendar of activities and entertainment. Nestled in the heart of Brevard Medical City, the location provides access to all that the area has to offer.

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Palm Cottages Assisted Living....................321-633-1819 Sonata East at Viera.......................................321-326-9995 4206 Breslay Drive, Viera Serenades by Sonata’s highly effective award-winning memory care program is unlike any other in Central Florida.

The Serenades by Sonata Memory Care program has everything your loved one needs to feel safe, happy and right at home. sonataseniorliving.com The Brennity at Melbourne........................................321-253-7440 7300 Watersong Lane, Viera

SOUTH BREVARD Broookdale, Melbourne................................................ 321-951-4455 Harborside at Melbourne.......................................... 321-725-0300 Hibiscus Court, Melbourne.........................................321-951-1050 Palm Bay Memory Care................................................321-574-6290 RiverView Senior Resort .............................................. 321-312-4555 Victoria Landing................................................................ 321-622-6730 Inspiritás of West Melbourne...................................321-220-0295

Life Care Center of Palm Bay.....................................321-952-1818 Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital....................... 321) 984-4600 affiliate of Encompass Health The Palms Rehabilitation, Palm Bay...................321-722-0660 Wave Crest Health and Rehab..................................321-723-1321 West Melbourne Health and Rehab....................321-725-7360

CCRC—CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY CCRCs provide access to a continuum of careindependent, assisted, memory support and skilled nursing care through a life care contract. The care is typically located on the same campus allowing residents to age in place.

Buena Vida Estates..........................................321-385-8168 2129 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne Plan for your retirement today with the life care contract.

Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle that offers resort-style amenities with the protection that Brevard County’s only CCRC can provide. buenavidaestates.org

SKILLED NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION Licensed in-patient facilities provide physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy, as well as skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation.

NORTH BREVARD Island Health and Rehabilitation..........................321-453-0202 Merritt Island Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation...........321-267-0060 Titusville Rehab and Nursing Center................. 321-269-5720 Vista Manor Nursing Home, Titusville...............321-269-2200

CENTRAL BREVARD Huntington Place, Rockledge...................................321-632-7341 Rockledge Health and Rehabilitation...............321-632-6300 Viera del Mar Health and Rehabilitation.........321-775-6800 Viera Health & Rehabilitation Center.................321-752-1000

SOUTH BREVARD Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center..................321-723-1235 Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation Center................321-953-2219 Avante of Melbourne......................................................321-723-3215 Consulate Health Care ...............................................321-255-9200 Indian River Center.........................................................321-727-0990 Life Care Center of Melbourne...............................321-727-0984

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Take part in making Brevard a better place to live.

Volunteer today Aging Matters, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)............... 321-639-8770 Matches adults age 55 and older with opportunities at local non-profit or government organizations throughout Brevard. • agingmattersbrevard.org

Guardianadlitem.org

AVET Project Inc..................................................321-373-7046 American Veterans Empowering Team • AVET-project.org

Historic Rossetter House Museum and Garden......................................... 321-254-9855 Gardening on the property. Actors for Murder Mystery Tour.

Rossetterhousemuseum.org

Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation..................321-253-4430 Share office skills or talents and hobbies during afternoon activities for clients. • brevardalz.org Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind............................... 321-773-7222 Volunteer needs vary from program to program.

Brevard County Enchanted Forest Sanctuary................................................. 321-264-5185 Tour guides, shop assistants and researchers needed.

Brevard Humane Society............... 321-636-3343, ext. 207 Help at shelters, thrift shops and pet therapy programs.

Brevard Zoo........................................................... 321-254-9454 Assist throughout the zoo with educational programs, petting zoo, kayaking and aviary. Training provided.

Canine Companion for Independence.....407-522-3300 or 800-572-BARK (2275) Volunteers needed to raise puppies. • canine.org CITA Rescue Mission.......................................... 321-725-5160 Volunteers for thrift store, sponsors, transport, prayer partners, serving meals and meal prep.

2330 Johnny Ellison Drive, Melbourne citarescuemission.org/volunteer Family Promise of Brevard...............................321-209-3391 Provide emergency shelter and meals to homeless families to return to stable housing. • FamilypromiseofBrevard.org Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary.... 321-254-8843 Animal exercise volunteers needed.

4560 N. Highway US 1, Melbourne floridawildlifehospital.org/volunteer-and-internships/ Genesis House....................................321-723-3133, option 2 Volunteers are needed for transportation, mentoring, tutoring and yard work. • genesishousefl.org Guardian Ad Litem Program...........................321-690-6823 Become a child’s voice in the court system.

Harmony Farms.................................................... 321-631-9433 Groom and exercise therapy horses, administrative tasks, participate in special events. Harmonyfarmsinc.com

New Life Mission................................................321-480-9100 Provides housing and job training to homeless women with children. Volunteers garden, tutor, drive and more. newlife-mission.org Junior Achievement of the Space Coast...321-777-0982 Take career and life-skills mentoring into K-12 classrooms.

Meals on Wheels Aging Matters of Brevard................................ 321-639-8770 Deliver meals in Brevard to homebound seniors daily.

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge......321-861-0669 Promote conservation and appreciation of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Riley’s Rescue.......................................................321-291-4030 Volunteers to help with animals and foster.

Rileysrescueofbrevard.org Space Coast Habitat for Humanity.......................321-728-4009 ext. 120 Volunteers are critical to our safe, affordable housing mission, on the build site and organizing ReStore donations, Spacecoasthabitat.org St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care...... 321-269-4240 Hospice volunteers need no prior experience, just a compassionate heart.

6905 N. Wickham Road, Suite 403, Melbourne South Brevard Sharing Center .......................321-727-8581 17 East Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne • mysbsc.org Touch of Grey touchofgreyrescue.org Volunteers in Motion.........................................321-635-7999 Training classes, state-of-the-art vehicles, gas and insurance, uniform shirts, and cell phones provided during volunteer hours. 401 S Varr Ave., Cocoa • 321transit.com/ forms/volunteers-in-motion-information-application 2023 ••• MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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Support Groups Alzheimer’s/Dementia ..............82 ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease .......82 Amputee.........................................82 Assault & Abuse Survivors.......82 Bereavement/Grief.....................82 Brain Injury....................................83 Cancer.............................................83 Cardiac............................................83 Caregiving......................................83 Co-Dependence...........................83 Compulsive Gambling................84 Diabetes..........................................84 Divorce............................................84 Domestic Violence......................84 Eating Disorders..........................84 Epilepsy..........................................84 Grandparenting............................84 Laryngectomy...............................84 Mental Health ..............................84 Multiple Myeloma........................84 Multiple Sclerosis........................85 Osteoporosis.................................85 Ostomy............................................85 Parkinson’s.....................................85 Scleroderma..................................85 Smoking..........................................85 Boomer Model

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Substance Abuse.........................85 Suicide.............................................85 Vision...............................................85

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Women’s Center..........................................321-607-6809

Alzheimer’s Association.......................... 800-272-3900 Online support community • alzconnected.org

Brevard Clerk of Court Branches.............321-637-5413 Titusville: 400 South Street Petition filing hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Friday Viera: 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way • Petition filing hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday – Friday Melbourne: 51 Nieman Ave. Petition filing hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday - Friday

Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation............ 321-253-4430 Joe’s Club Adult Day Care 4676 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco 830 South Park Ave., Titusville • brevardalz.org Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family..................321-434-7625 Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Monday - Friday Health First Center for Family Caregivers 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne hf.org/hospice/support Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group.................................................321-751-6771 2 - 3 p.m. • Third Wednesday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera

ALS/LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE Lou Gehrig’s Disease/ALS Florida Chapter Resource Group.............................888-257-1717, ext. 116 Primary Location 3242 Parkside Center Circle Tampa • msalgado@alsafl.org

AMPUTEE

Amputee Coalition/Space Coast Amputees........................................................ 321-914-5939 1 – 2 p.m. • First Tuesday • Email: scasg321@gmail.com Sea Pine Rehabilitation Hospital 101 E. Florida Ave., Melbourne

ASSAULT & ABUSE SURVIVORS Florida Sexual Assault Hotline.888-956-RAPE (7273) Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS).321-607-6809 Women’s Center, certified Rape Crisis Center 24/7 Helpline...................................321-784-HELP (4357) Provides information, advocacy and accompanies victim during a forensic exam at a Brevard County hospital after a sexual assault.

Injunction for Protection An injunction is a court order against another person who has been physically violent with you and/or has placed you in fear of physical violence. The purpose is to require them to stay away from your home, your car, your place of employment and other places the court finds necessary.

Injunctions can order the other person not to contact you by phone, in writing, by email or in person. Injunctions can include other relief that the court feels is appropriate.

Assistance filing an injunction: Serene Harbor................................................321-726-8282

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BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF Grief, Loss & Bereavement..........................321-751-6771 10 a.m. - Noon. • Second and fourth Thursday RSVP required One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera vitas.com St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care.............................................. 321-269-4240 2 - 3 p.m. • Tuesday - Online 1 - 2:30 p.m. • Thursday - Titusville 1 - 3 p.m. • Monday - Melbourne COVID-19 Loss Grief Support Group 2 p.m. • Second and fourth Monday 6 p.m. • First and third Tuesday 1240 Grumman Place, Titusville • reflectionslsc.org Grief Journey Support Group..................321-242-2585 Open to anyone who has experienced loss and needs a supportive group to lean on. Call for updates on in-person meetings.

Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Road, Suntree Health First Bereavement Support Groups ....................................................321-434-1744 Family and Friends Support Shared Journeys: A Path to Health Sudden Loss Support & Suicide Grievers Support Call for times and locations.

1131 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne hf.org/hospice/support GriefShare — Grief Recovery.................800-395-5755 Friendly and caring group of people will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through. Gain access to valuable Grief Share resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.

For GriefShare meeting locations, visit griefshare.org Parrish Healthcare’s Fearless Cafe...... 321-268-6800 Share casual discussion about advanced directives, power of attorney, wills, living wills and all of the often, scary conversations about death and dying.

10 - 11 a.m. • First Wednesday Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishhealthcare.com/fearlesscafe

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program.............................................850-245-4045 brainandspinalcord.org/support-groups-brain-injuryflorida/

CANCER Cancer Support Group...............................321-242-2585 Open to anyone who has cancer, has survived cancer, has a family member with cancer or is a caregiver. Call for updates for in-person meeting.

Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Road, Suntree Breast Cancer Support Group................321-266-0564 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Third Tuesday Hobbs Pharmacy, 133 N. Banana River Drive Merritt Island • compcancercare.org C.A.R.E. Gynecological Cancer Support.............................................321-536-4273 Monthly support groups, due to COVID-19, are meeting virtually. Sign up for email notices or follow on Facebook for more information. • carebrevard.org Driven by Heart............................................321-474-6900 Dedicated to making sure that absolutely no woman goes through their breast cancer journey alone.

6 - 7:30 p.m. • Fourth Wednesday via Zoom 1600 Sarno Rd Ste 209, Melbourne • drivenbyheart.org Reach to Recovery..................................... 800-227-2345 Reach to Recovery helps individuals cope with breast cancer through one-on-one peer support. The program pairs a volunteer, specially trained breast cancer survivor with a recently diagnosed patient with similar issues. Call the 24/7 hotline. • reach.cancer.org Road to Recovery....................................... 800-227-2345 Provides ambulatory cancer patients with ground transportation to and from cancer-related medical appointments. Rides are dependent on volunteer driver availability. Please call for information. • cancer.org Cancer Support Group..............................321-266-0564 Monthly support group meetings, cancer survivor workshops and one-on-one support.

1:30 - 3 p.m. • Second Thursday Cancer Care Center of Palm Bay 20 San Filippo Drive SE, Palm Pay 1 -2 p.m. • Third Thursday Cancer Care Center of Rockledge 1048 Harvin Way, Rockledge • compcancercare.org Cancer and Survivor Support.321-268-6111 ext. 3544 Support group for cancer patients, cancer survivors and anyone touched by the disease. Enjoy refreshments and talk with others sharing similar situations and experiences.

4 - 5:30 p.m. • Third Wednesday

Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishhealthcare.com/CancerSupport Leukemia & Lymphoma Support......800-955-4572 or 800-813-(HOPE)4673 infor@cancercare.org

CARDIAC American Heart Association Connect with support groups in your area: supportnetwork.heart.org Mendedhearts.org Southern Regional Michael Weber..............................................................407-701-9469 Catherine Lobien........................................................407-873-6386 Chapter 244 • Cocoa Beach Chapter 264 • Melbourne Stroke and Heart Survivors Support Group............................................. 321-268-6800 If you’ve experienced a diagnosis or event, or are caring for someone living with heart disease or stroke, our community is here to support you.

2 - 4 p.m. • Third Tuesday Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishhealthcare.com/strokeandheartsupport

CAREGIVING Coping with Caregiving.............................321-434-7625 Support for caregivers of loved ones with memory impairment or any chronic illness. Please call if you are planning to attend the group for the first time for information on how to join our support meetings.

11 a.m. to Noon. • Wednesday Health First Center for Family Caregivers 3661 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne • hf.org/aging Parrish Healthcare’s Caring for Caregivers Support............................. 321-268-6800 Learn how to care for yourself while you care for your loved one.

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Second and fourth Thursday Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishhealthcare.com/caregiversupport

CO-DEPENDENT CoDa — Co-Dependents anonymous First meeting will introduce The Twelve Steps, The Twelve Traditions, The Promises and more. These are the foundation of our program. You should find great comfort in them, one day at a time, as you walk the path of recovery from codependence.

Melbourne Beach....................................... 321-704-4034 6 p.m. • Sundays Circle Club, 230 E. Eau Gallie Blvd.

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Faith and Hope.............................................321-704-4034 1 p.m. • Thursday Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach coda.org

COMPULSIVE GAMBLING Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling................................ 888-ADMIT-IT (24-hour helpline)...................................... 888-236-4848

DIABETES American Diabetes Association............800-342-2383 diabetes.org Diabetes Online Support Group thediabetessupportgroup.org Free Diabetes Education program........ 321-268-6699 Parrish Medical Center Diabetes Education Program Diabetes Support Group........................... 321-268-6699 3 - 4:30 p.m. • Second Monday Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishhealthcare.com/DiabetesSupport

DIVORCE Divorce Care Groups ................................ 800-489-7778 Divorce Care Group meeting locations • divorcecare.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Florida Domestic Violence Hotline....... 800-500-1119 National Domestic Violence Hotline... 800-799-7233 Domestic Violence Victim Assistance... 321-617-7510 State Attorney Victim Services 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building D, Viera The Women’s Center Victim Service program provides basic needs and services such as peer counseling, educational workshops, information and referral for women and their families that are at risk.

1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne...............................321-242-3110 400 Julia Street, Titusville.......................................321-607-6811 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline ......................321-607-6809 24/7 Rape Helpline..................................................... 321-784-4357 womenscenter.net Serene Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter.................321-726-8282 (Call or text) Psycho-educational and support group. A group is available for children 5 and older. • sereneharbor.org Salvation Army...............................................321-631-2764 Text/Web chat services 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Monday - Friday Text: 321-450-4325 • Web chat: rc.chat/tsadvp

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EATING DISORDERS ANAD – Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders................................. 888-375-7767 Nonprofit organization working in the areas of support, awareness, advocacy, referral, education and prevention of eating disorders. • anad.org

EPILEPSY Epilepsy Support........................................... 321-253-4112 epilepsyassociation.com

GRANDPARENTING Grandparents Raising Grandchildren....321-631-7776 123 Barton Blvd., #102, Rockledge grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org

LARYNGECTOMY Space Coast New-Voice Club..................321-536-0831 Support group for laryngectomy patients and families. theial.com/florida-club-resources

MENTAL HEALTH National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Groups Information/Helpline............................ 1-800-950-6264 Brevard Drop-In Center at Circles of Care.......................................... 321-914-4867 Support group for people with mental health issues.

Circles of Care, 2000 Commerce Drive, Melbourne For locations, check out circlesofcar.org.

NAMI Family Support Group.................... 321-345-6365 Peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

6 - 7:30 p.m. • Second Tuesday Circles of Care ALC, 2000 Commerce Drive, Melbourne 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Third Thursday Suntree United Methodist Church 7400 N. Wickham Road, Suntree

MULTIPLE MYELOMA Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation....................................................203-229-0464 themmrf.org/resources/find-a-support-group/ Cancercare.org.............................800-813-HOPE (4673) Online support groups for people diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are currently receiving treatment.

Multiple Myeloma Support Group.........321-255-4404 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Fourth Monday Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Place Drive, Suntree

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Brevard Multiple Sclerosis.........................321-275-8931

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA)............ 800-532-7667 msaa.com

OSTEOPOROSIS Bone Makers...................................................321-759-4962 A preventative exercise and wellness program for bones, balance, posture and memory. • bonemakers.com American Bone Health...............................888-266-3015 Online osteoporosis community. • americanbonehealth.org

OSTOMY South Brevard Ostomy Association, Inc............................................ 321-501-0999 Small group of ostomates and nurses whose mission is to be of service to anyone who might need education, advice or to find a source for ostomy products.

Call for meeting times and location.

PARKINSON’S Brevard Parkinson’s.................................... 321-622-5845 Dedicated to connecting thecommunity and providing resources to help members thrive. brevardparkinsons.org Parkinson’s Support Group.........................321-751-6771 One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera oneseniorplace.com Brevard Parkinson’s Support Group......321-693-9246 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. • Wednesday Advance Fitness, 2176 Sarno Road, Melbourne Care Givers Academy............................... 321-268-6800 10 - 11 a.m. • Second Tuesday Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville Viera East Parkinson’s Support Group...321-751-6771 10 - 11 a.m. • Third Wednesday One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera Parkinson’s Support Group of Central Brevard....................................... 321-338-7855 2 - 4 p.m. • Second Monday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Parkinson’s Care Partners Group...........321-338-7855 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Second Saturday 2 - 4 p.m. • Second Monday Central Brevard Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa Parkinson’s Support Group.......................321-754-1560 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Third Thursday

Shell Harbor Retirement Community 2865 Murrell Road, Rockledge

SCLERODERMA Scleroderma Foundation..........800-722-HOPE (4673) scleroderma.org

SMOKING Tools to Quit Smoking Now.................... 321-268-6800 Tobacco Free Florida offers support and tools to equip those that use tobacco with tools and services to quit.

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Last Tuesday Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville parrishhealthcare.com/quitsmoking

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous.321-724-2247, 321-633-0052 More than 100 Zoom meetings • aaspacecoast.org Al-Anon/Alateen..........................................321-639-0220 For those troubled by someone else’s drinking. spacecoastal-anon.org Narcotics Anonymous.................................321-631-4357 Brevard County and Sebastian have 22 groups with 60 meetings per week. 24-hour helpline. • spacecoastna.org Quest 180º..................................................... 321-757-HOPE Finding freedom from addiction through the 12 Steps and their Biblical comparisons. Small groups, men’s and women’s codependency groups and parent groups help on the road to recovery. Weekly Thursday meetings Church at Viera, 9005 N. Wickham Rd., Viera Facebook: Quest180 Church At Viera

SUICIDE

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Web chat...................... 800-273(Talk)8255 suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ Suicide Hotline......... 2-1-1 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Brevard’s 2-1-1 offers helpful connections 24 hours a day.

Suicide Grievers Support Group.............321-434-2522 Hospice of Health First 1131 W. New Haven Ave., Suite 102, West Melbourne

VISION/BLINDNESS

Brevard Association for Advancement of the Blind........................ 321-773-7222 Classes for students, spouses and their caregivers on tips and techniques to aid them to be independent.

674 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach baabhelpfortheblind.org

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GREATER PALM BAY............................................88 FREEDOM 7.............................................................88 DRS 55+ CLUB........................................................89 NORTH BREVARD .................................................89 SUNFLOWER HOUSE...........................................89 MARTIN ANDERSEN ............................................90 WICKHAM PARK....................................................90

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GREATER PALM BAY

FREEDOM 7

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SENIOR CENTER

5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505 • Freedom7seniors.org

Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Drive, NE, Palm Bay 321-724-1338 • Gpbsc.org Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please check out our website for updates and special events or call for more information ACTIVITIES Bargain Corner Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon, Friday, 3 - 6 p.m.

Billiards: A.M., Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon Billiards: Ladies - Monday, Noon - 3:30 p.m.

Billiards: P.M., Tuesday and Thursday, Noon. - 4 p.m.

Billiards: Open, Wednesday, Noon - 4 p.m., Friday, Noon - 4 p.m.

Bingo, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday, 6 - 10 p.m.

Blood Pressure, Friday, 4 - 6 p.m.

Bocce, Monday and Friday, 9 - 11 a.m.

Bridge: Early bird, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bridge, Monday and Friday, 12:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Bunco, First & third Tuesday, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Canasta: Hand & Foot, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cornhole Toss, Monday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Crafts, Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Darts, Second and fourth Wednesday, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Dominoes, Tuesday, 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Euchre, Thursday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Golf/ Par 3, Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Knotty Habit, Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Mahjong, Asian, First and third Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Mahjong, American, Thursday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Movies, Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Ping Pong, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Zumba Gold, Monday, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

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Memberships available $15 single, $25 couple for a year.

Please check out our website for updates and special events or call for more information WEEKLY EVENTS/ACTIVITIES Arts & Crafts, Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bring your own supplies Book Club, Every third Wednesday, 2 p.m Bridge: Party/Rubber, Monday, 11:30 a.m. (sign in 11:15 a.m.)

Line Dancing/ Basic, Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.

Mahjong, Monday, 11:30 a.m. (sign up at 11:15) Scrapbooking, Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Bring your own supplies Strength and Balance, Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. All levels of fitness Tai Chi, Monday, 11 a.m. Ancient Art of Movement, certified instructor Travel Desk, Monday, 11 a.m. - noon Yoga/ Beginners, Thursday, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Mats provided Yoga/ Chair, Tuesday 1 - 2 p.m. Drop-in class every Tuesday Zumba Gold, Monday, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

DRS 55+ CLUB

SENIOR GROUP

David R. Schechter Community Center (DRS) 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach 321-773-6458 • 55plusclubofsb.com Please call to confirm class schedules and fees ACTIVITIES Bingo, Monday, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bridge, Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.

Bunco, Second Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cards and Games, Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m.

Cribbage, Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.

Mahjong, Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.

CLUBS/CLASSES Book Club, First Wednesday, noon Coupon Group, Third Wednesday, 2 - 3 p.m. at the Satellite Beach Library, 721 Jamaica Blvd.

Fishing Club, Third Thursday, 1 p.m.

55+ Gardeners, Second Monday Lunch Bunch, Third Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., Locations vary

SUNFLOWER HOUSE RESOURCE CENTER

New Location 3125 Fell Road, West Melbourne 321-452-4341

Agingmattersbrevard.org/services/sunflower-house Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Closed weekends/holidays See our calendar for monthly educational presentations.

Call to confirm class schedules and fees.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Halos are Heavy, Mending Hearts, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Helping a Loved One with Memory Loss ACTIVITIES Sunflower Ladies Sewing Group, Mah Jongg, Friday afternoon at the Movies, Tech Help, Exercise.

NORTH BREVARD

SENIOR CENTER

909 Lane Avenue, Titusville 321-268-2333 nbsc.website/index.html

Please call to confirm class schedules and fees ACTIVITIES Billiards, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bingo, Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. *play begins at 10 a.m.

Bridge/ACBL Duplicate, Wednesday, noon - 3 p.m.

Bridge/ Beginner, by appointment Bridge/Darling Damsels, Tuesday, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Bridge/Party, Tuesday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Bunco, Second Monday, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Hand & Food, Monday, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Mahjong, Tuesday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Mexican Train Dominoes, Monday, 1 - 3 p.m.

Pinochle, Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Poker, Monday, 6 - 9 p.m.

Shuffleboard, Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tai Chi, Tuesday, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

CLUBS/MEETINGS Board of Directors meeting Second Monday 10 a.m. and second Thursday, 3 p.m.

Singles Club, 4 p.m., Planning meeting, first Thursday.

CRAFTS/ART Connie’s Card Making, Second Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Hooks & Needles Knitting, First Wednesday, 10 - 11:30 p.m.

Hurricane Rug Hooking Second and fourth Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

DANCING Ballroom Dance lessons, Monday, 6 - 7 p.m.

Line Dancing, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Line Dance Class/Beginners, Tuesday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Line Dance Class/Improvers, Saturday, 10 - 11 a.m.

Line Dance Class, Sunday, 2 - 4 p.m., Intermediate Line Dance Social, Fourth Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.

Sewing Lessons, Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tap & Jazz, Monday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Tap & Jazz, Tuesday, 11 a.m. - noon EXERCISE Muscle Memory, Strength, Balance, Tuesday and Friday, 10 - 11 a.m.

Tai Chi, Tuesday, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Zumba, Monday and Thursday, 6 - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

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WICKHAM PARK

SENIOR GROUP

SENIOR CENTER

Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 Florida Ave., Rockledge 321-631-7549 mandersenseniorcenter.org

Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne 321-255-4494 • bcscwp.com

ARTS, CRAFTS & SEWING Andersen Quilters, Monday, 9 a.m. - noon Art & Painting, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - noon Busy Fingers Crafts, Monday, 9 - 11 a.m.

Watercolor, Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon

ARTS & CRAFTS Oil Painting Class, First and second Thursday, 1 - 5 p.m.

Watercolor Instruction, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

CARDS & GAMES Bridge/Party, Monday, Friday, 12:15 - 4 p.m.

Canasta, Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Euchre, Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Pinochle, Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES Spanish, Monday, 1 - 2 p.m.

Spanish/Beginners Plus, Friday, 1 - 2 p.m.

Spanish/Conversational, Wednesday, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop, Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

DANCE Ballroom, Friday, 2 - 3 p.m.

Intermediate Tap, Monday, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - noon Line Dancing, Tuesday, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Night Dance, Second and fourth Saturday, 7 - 10 p.m.

EXERCISE CLASSES: Bone Builders, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Chair Stretch and Balance, Second and fourth Thursday, 2 - 2:50 p.m.

Morning Stretch & Balance, Tuesday, Thursday, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Tai Chi, Tuesday, 2 - 3 p.m.

Video Exercise (Sit & Fit), Monday and Friday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Yoga/Gentle, Tuesday, 2 - 3 p.m., Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

MUSIC Choral Group, Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Karaoke, Friday, 12:30 - 3 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS/MEETINGS/SUPPORT GROUPS Grief Counseling, Second and fourth Tuesday, 10 a.m. - noon *SHINE Counselors, (Must sign up) Tuesday and Thursday, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m.

TOPS/ Weight Loss Support, Wednesday, 9:30 - 11 a.m.

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•Call for class pricing and availability

ACTIVITIES Bingo, Tuesday and Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bridge/Duplicate, Monday, Wednesdayand Saturday, 12:30 - 4 p.m.

Bridge Class, Wednesday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - noon Bridge/Rubber, Thursday, 1 - 4 p.m., Saturday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Bridge/Rogue, Tuesday, 12:15 - 4 p.m.

Bunco, First and third Thursday, 12:30 - 4 p.m.

Euchre, First and third Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Friday Dinner, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Hand & Foot, Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. - noon.

Mahjong, Monday, Noon - 3:30 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon Mahjong/Chinese, Wednesday, 1 - 4 p.m.

Mexican Train Dominos, Wednesday, 1 - 4 p.m.

Pinochle, Monday and Friday, 12:15 - 4 p.m.

Poker/Friendly, Monday, 1 - 4 p.m.

Poker/Dealer’s Choice, Tuesday and Friday, 1 - 4 p.m.

Pool/Billiards, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Pool 8 Ball, Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m.

Rummikub, Wednesday, 1 - 4 p.m.

Scrabble/Social, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - noon Shuffleboard, Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon DANCE Ballroom Dancing/Advanced, Monday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing/Beginners, Monday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Line Dancing/Beginners, Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

EXERCISE CLASSES Jazzercise LO, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Strength & Flexibility, Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

QiGong, Tai Chi, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Yoga/ Chair, Tuesday, 3 - 4 p.m.

Phoenix Social Club

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Aging Matters in Brevard — programs for seniors Caregiver Resource Center: The Sunflower House offers education, exercise and support programs for caregivers. Donated medical equipment and supplies are available.

Home safety: The Senior Assistance Program provides environmental modifications to improve accessibility, safety and security for the home. Backgroundchecked handymen will install grab bars, build access ramps and perform other safety-related services. The cost varies.

In-home care: Licensed healthcare workers provide personal care, homemaking, respite care and case management. For an assessment, call 321-806-3802.

Meals on Wheels: Trained volunteers deliver meals and offer a safety check. Call for an appointment.

RSVP: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program: There are volunteer opportunities for people 55 and older

throughout Brevard County. Training, orientation and supplemental insurance is offered.

Seniors at Lunch: Bus transportation is provided to many locations throughout the county for adults, 60 and older, who gather for dining. Hot meals and activities are offered.

Call to RSVP. Transportation: Senior TranServe provides transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping and to visit relatives for seniors 55 and older. Seniors must be ambulatory and capable of entering and exiting a vehicle without help. A seven-day advance notice is required.

Vets Driving Vets: Transportation is provided to the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic in Viera, other healthcare providers and other destinations. Veterans must be ambulatory and capable of entering and exiting a vehicle without help. A seven-day advance notice is required. For information, call 321-639-8770.

Seniors At Lunch sites Seniors At Lunch is held at nutrition centers within the North, Central, and South areas of Brevard County every weekday and provides hot meals and activities for seniors, who are 60 years and older. Participants will enjoy food, friendship and activities. Bus transportation is provided to many participating centers.

Meal reservations at all sites are needed by 12:30 p.m. the previous serving day.

Centers are open Monday through Friday, except where noted. Refer to each site’s information.

Bus service is available to most areas. It usually takes a few days to begin the bus pick-up service via SCAT. Call 321-639-8770 for more information on bus service in your area.

For information on Seniors At Lunch, contact the program office at 321-6398770.

NORTH: Cuyler Park Community Center Annex 321-264-6491 • 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

2329 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims Port St. John Community Center 321-638-4499 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

6650 Corto Road, Cocoa Titusville Seniors at Lunch 321-536-8851 • 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(St. James A.M.E. Church) 625 Dummitt Ave., Titusville CENTRAL: Westminster Asbury Arms (West) 321-504-6571 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

1430 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa Westminster Asbury Arms (East) Community Room 321-504-6571 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

14200 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa Cocoa West Community Center 321-636-9787 • 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

230 S. Burnett Ave., Cocoa

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Joe Lee Smith Recreation Center 321-633-1872 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

415 Stone Street, Cocoa Woody Simpson Community Center 321-453-4324 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1590 Schoolhouse St., Merritt Island SOUTH: Crane Creek Senior Apartments 321-952-5484 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

2309 Babcock St., Melbourne Boomer Model Joseph N.Susan Davis Community Silvera Center 321-412-5459 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

“ISt., treasure 2547 Grant Melbourne time at

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321-727-9737 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1300 Bianca Drive NE, Palm Bay

S. Mainland-Micco Community Center 772-664-4900 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

3700 Allen Ave., Micco

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GOVERNMENT LISTINGS BREVARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT brevardfl.gov CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Officers are elected county-wide in November. Terms begin the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January after the election. Four-year term.

SHERIFF Salary $209,860 • Term 2021-2025 Sheriff Wayne Ivey (R) 700 S. Park Ave., Titusville, FL 32780 Administration: ...................321-264-5201 brevardsheriff.com wayne.ivey@bcso.us, admin@bcso.us CLERK OF COURTS Salary $174,011 • Term 2021-2025 Rachel M. Sadoff (R) 400 South St., Titusville, FL 32780 Administration:................... 321-637-5413 brevardclerk.us rachel.sadoff@brevardclerk.us PROPERTY APPRAISER Salary $174,011 • Term 2021-2025 Dana Blickley (R) 400 South Street, Titusville, FL 32780 Administration....................321-264-6700 bcpao.us • appraiser@bcpao.us dana.blickley@bcpao.us Titusville ................................321-264-6700 Viera .......................................321-690-6880 Melbourne............................321-255-4440 Palm Bay................................ 321-952-4574 TAX COLLECTOR Salary $174,011 • Term 2021-2025 Lisa Cullen (R) 400 South Street, Titusville, FL 32780 Administration: 321-264-6969 brevardtaxcollector.com lisa.cullen@brevardtaxcollector.com • Online vehicle registration GoRenew.com North Brevard Tax Services.........................321-264-6969 Motorist Services..............321-264-6935 Administrative................. 321-264-6930 —400 South Street, 6th Floor

Titusville, FL 32780 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Real Estate, business tax renewals, concealed weapons, license applications, birth certificates —800 S. Park Ave., Titusville, FL 32780 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday Real Estate taxes, auto tags, boats, hunting & fishing, driver licenses, business tax renewals, birth certificates, HAZMAT services —1605 N. Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday Real Estate taxes, auto tags, boats, hunting & fishing, driver licenses, business tax renewals, birth certificates, concealed weapons license applications South Brevard Tax Services..........................321-633-2199 Motorist Services...............321-633-2199 Administrative ....................321-633-2199 —2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building A108, Viera, FL 32940 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday Real Estate taxes, auto tags, boats, hunting & fishing, driver licenses, business tax renewals, concealed weapons license applications, TSAPreChecks —240 E. Eau Gallie Blvd.

Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 Temporarily closed – call before going 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday —1515 Sarno, Melbourne, FL 32935 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday Real Estate taxes, auto tags, boats,

SOURCE: VOTE BREVARD

hunting & fishing, driver licenses, business tax renewals, birth certificates —450 Cogan Drive, Palm Bay, FL 32909 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday Real Estate taxes, auto tags, boats, hunting & fishing, driver licenses, business tax renewals, birth certificates, HAZMAT services SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Salary $174,011 • Term 2021-2025 Tim Bobanic (R) 525 N. John Rodes Blvd., Melbourne Administration: 321-290-8683 votebrevard.com soe@votebrevard.com BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Brevardfl.gov/ CountyCommission/ County/ CommissionersHome Commissioners elected in November by voters residing in the same district.

Terms begin second Tuesday after election.

Salary $58,145 • Four-year term District 1 – Rita Pritchett (R) Term: 2020-2024 2000 S. Washington Ave. Second Floor, Titusville, FL 32780 321-607-6901 D1.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov District 2 –Tom Goodson (R) Term: 2022-2026 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Suite 200 Merritt Island, FL 32953 321-454-6601 D2.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov District 3 – John Tobia (R) Term: 2020-2024 2539 Palm Bay Road NE, Suite 4 Palm Bay, FL 32905 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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321-633-2075 D3.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov District 4 – Rob Feltner (R) Term: 2022-2026 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Suite 214, Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2044 D4.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov District 5 – Kristine Zonka (R) Term: 2020-2024 490 Centre Lake Drive, Suite 175 Palm Bay, FL 32907 321-253-6611 D5.Commissioner@brevardfl.gov COUNTY MANAGER Frank Abbate, Appointed 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg. C, Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2001 frank.abbate@brevardfl.gov BREVARD GOVERNMENT SERVICE Complexes: 321-633-2000 —Viera 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 —Central 2575 Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 —North 400 South Street, Titusville, FL 32780 —South 1515 Sarno Road Melbourne, FL 32935 —Palm Bay 450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS School Board elected in November with non-partisan members elected by voters residing in the same, singlemember district. Terms begin the second Tuesday after the election.

Salary $40,080 • Four-year term District 1 – Megan Wright Term: 2022-20226 321-429-1753 wright.megan@brevardschools.org District 2 – Gene Trent Term: 2022-2026 321-429-1733 tent.gene@brevardschools.org

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District 3 – Jennifer Jenkins Term: 2020-2024 321-271-9495 Jenkins.jenniferd@brevardschools.org District 4 – Matt Susin Term: 2020-2024 321-684-9735 susin.matthew@brevardschools.org District 5 – Katye Campbell Term: 2022-20226 321-271-9946 campbell.katye@brevardschools.org BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Brevardschools.org School Board Members’ District Office 321-633-1000, ext. 402 School Board District Office customer service: 321-633-1000, ext. 500 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 brevardschools.org SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Interim Superintendent Robert E. Schiller, Ed.D., Appointed 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940-6699 321-633-1000, ext. 402 Schiller.Robert@brevardschools.org CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY Canaveral Port Authority Members elected at-large within the Port District. Terms begin at the first scheduled commission meeting after the general election.

PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS Salary: $10,444 • Term: Four years 445 Challenger Road, Suite 301 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 321-783-7831 portcanaveral.com/About/Leadershipen/Commissioners Portcanaveral.com District 1 – Jerry W. Allender (R) Term: 2018-2027 jallender@portcanaveral.com District 2 – Micah Lloyd (R) Term: 2020-2025 mloyd@portcanaveral.com District 3 – Fritz VanVolkenburgh (R)

Term: 2022 -2027 fvanvolkenburgh@portcanaveral.com District 4 – Kevin Markey (R) Term: 2020-2025 kmarkey@portcanaveral.com District 5 – Wayne Justice (R) Term: 2018-2027 wjustice@portcanaveral.com Chief Executive Officer Captain John Murray, appointed 321-394-3232 BREVARD COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Soil and Water Conservation District members elected at-large countywide. Terms begin first Tuesday after the first Monday in January after election.

District Office – District Conservationist Mike Engelgau Agriculture Center 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926 321-633-1702 ext. 232 Mike.engelgau@brevardsoilandwater. org District Supervisors Term: Four years Group 1 Brian Andrew Fleming...........2021-2027 Group 2 Joseph “Bud” Crisafulli.........2021-2027 Group 3 James Hay Fletcher................2021-2027 Group 4 — Vacant Group 5 — acant MUNICIPALITIES November election: All candidates run without party affiliation.

Cape Canaveral – Population 9,970 321-868-1220 P.O. Box 326, 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Mayor: Wes Morrison w.morrison@cityofcapecanaveral.org Mayor Pro Tem: Angela Raymond a.raymond@cityofcapecanaveral.org Council: Mickie Kellum m.kellum@cityofcapecanaveral.org Council Members: Kim Davis, Don Willis

Council meets the third Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall City Manager: Todd Morley Clerk: Mia Goforth Cityofcapecanaveral.org

Cocoa Beach — Population 11,354 321-868-3201 P.O. Box 322430 2 S. Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Mayor: Ben Malik Vice-Mayor: Ed Martinez Commission: Karalyn Woulas, Skip Williams, Keith Capizzi, Jeremy Hutcherson Commission meets the first and third Thursday, 7 p.m., City Hall City Manager: Robin Hayes Clerk: Loredana Kalaghchy Cityofcocoabeach.com Grant-Valkaria – Population 4,556 321-951-1380 1449 Valkaria Road Grant-Valkaria, FL 32950 Mayor: Del Yonts Vice Mayor: Tom Sammon Council: Dan Robino, Dan Faden, Cathy DeMott, Pete Miravalle, Lisette Kolar, Tom Sammon Council meets the second Wednesday, 7 p.m., City Hall Town Administrator: Jason Mahaney Clerk: Jessica Keenan Grantvalkaria.org Indialantic – Population 3,048 321-723-2242 216 5th Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903 Mayor: Mark McDermott Deputy Mayor: Stuart Glass Council: Stuart Glass, Julie McKnight, Loren Strand, Doug Wright Council meets Wednesday after the first Thursday, 7 p.m., City Hall

Town Manager: Elizabeth Mascaro Clerk: Amber Brown Melbournebeach.org

Indian Harbour Beach — Population 9,019 321-773-3181 2055 S. Patrick Drive Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 Mayor: Scott Nickle Deputy Mayor: David Panicola Council: Robert Sharek, James Nolan, Sr., Frank Guertin Council meets second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. Town Hall City Manager: John W. Coffey Clerk: Sue Frank Indianharbourbeach.org

Melbourne Village — Population 814 321-723-8300 555 Hammock Road Melbourne Village, FL 32904 Mayor: Sue Ditty Vice Mayor: Valerie Calenda Commission: Fred Anderson, Gary Ingram, David Jones, Bridget Foster, Norton Muzzone Commission meets the fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Clerk: Heather Roberts Melbournevillage.org

Malabar — Population 3,061 321-727-7764 2725 Malabar Road Malabar, FL 32950 Mayor: Patrick T. Reilly Council: Brian Vail, Jim Clevenger, David Scardino, Marisa Acquviva, Mary Hofmeister Council meets the first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m., City Hall Town Manager: Matthew Stinnett Clerk: Richard W. Kohler Townofmalabar.org Melbourne — Population 85,064 321-608-7000 900 E. Strawbridge Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901 Mayor: Paul Alfrey Vice Mayor: Mark LaRusso Council: Mark LaRusso, Tim Thomas, Yvonne Minus, Rachael Bassett, Mimi Hanley, Julie Sanders Council meets: the second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall City Manager: Jenni Lamb Clerk: Kevin McKeown Melbourneflorida.org Melbourne Beach —Population 3,355 321-724-5860 507 Ocean Ave. Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 Mayor: Wyatt Hoover Vice Mayor: Joyce D. Barton Commission: Corey Runte, Sherrie Quarrie, Marivi Walker Commission meets the third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Community Center

Palm Bay — Population 122,021 321-952-3400 120 Malabar Road SE Palm Bay, FL 32907 Mayor: Rob Medina Deputy Mayor: Donny Felix Council: Randy Foster, Kenny Johnson, Council meets the first and third Thursday, 6 p.m., City Hall City Manager: Suzanne Sherman Clerk: Terese Jones Palmbayflorida.org Palm Shores — Population 1,226 321-242-4555 5030 Paul Hurtt Lane Palm Shores, FL 32940 Mayor: Carol McCormick Vice-Mayor: Frank Falcone Council: Sharon Secord, Chase Chambliss, Paul Bonville Council meets the fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m.

7 p.m., Town Hall Clerk: Patricia Burke Townofpalmshores.org Rockledge — Population 27,678 321-221-7540 or 321-604-3017 1600 Huntington Lane Rockledge, FL 32955 Mayor: Thomas J. Price Deputy Mayor: Frank Forester Council: Michael A. Cadore Sr., Shaun Ferguson, Sammie Brown Martin, Duane A. Daski, Ted Hartselle Council meets the first and/or third Wednesday, 6 p.m., City Hall City Manager: Brenda Fettrow Clerk: Jennifer LeVasseur Cityofrockledge.org 2023 /// MYBOOMERGUIDE.COM

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Cocoa – Population 19,344 321-433-8800 65 Stone Street, Cocoa, FL 32922 Mayor: Michael C. Blake Deputy Mayor: Lavender Hearn Council: Rip Dyal, Lorraine Koss, Alex Goins Council meets the second and fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m., City Hall City Manager: Stockton Whitten Clerk: Carie Shealy Cocoafl.org

Town Manager: Michael Casey Clerk: Rebekah Raddon Indialantic.com

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Satellite Beach — Population 11,268 321-773-4407 565 Cassia Blvd.

Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Mayor: Steven L. Osmer Vice-Mayor: Jodi Rozycki Council: Mark Boyd, David Vigliotti, Mindy Gibson Council meets the first and third Wednesday, 6 p.m., City Hall City Manager: Courtney Barker Clerk: Gwen Peirce Satellitebeachfl.org Titusville — Population 48,874 321-383-5775 P.O. Box 2806 558 S. Washington Ave. Titusville, FL 32796 Mayor: Daniel E. Diesel Vice-Mayor: Joe C. Robinson Council: Sarah Stoeckel, Jo Lynn Nelson, Herman A. Cole Jr., retired USAF Col. Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall City Manager: Scott Larese Clerk: Wanda Wells Titusville.org

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West Melbourne —Population 27,830 321-727-7700 2240 Minton Road West Melbourne, FL 32904 Mayor: Hal J. Rose Deputy Mayor: Stephen Phramous Council: Diana Adams, Pat Bentley, John Dittmore, Daniel McDow, Andrea Young Council meets the first and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Complex City Manager: Timm Rhode Clerk: Cynthia Hanscom Westmelbourne.org IN THE COURTS Judges are non-partisan. Florida Supreme Court and District Court of Appeals judges appointed by the Governor for one term and subject to votes of retention thereafter. Circuit and County Court judges elected in Primary Election or in run-offs held in General Election. Terms begin on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of January after election.

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FLORIDA SUPREME COURT 500 S. Duval Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 FloridaSupremeCourt.org Salary: $162,200 • Term: Six years Charles T. Canady (CJ)......................2028 Jorge Labarga.........................................2023 John D. Couriel.......................................2028 Renatha Francis.....................................2024 Jamie R. Grosshans..............................2028 Carlos G. Muniz.......................................2026 Ricky Polston............................................2028 FLORIDA 5TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS 300 S. Beach Street Daytona Beach, FL 32114 5dca.org Salary: $169,554 • Term: Six years John M. Harris......................................... 2027 James A. Edwards.................................2029 Kerry I. Evander (CJ)............................ 2027 Brian D. Lambert....................................2028 Eric J. Eisnaugle.....................................2025 F. Rand Wallis........................................... 2027 Scott Makar...............................................2029 Harvey L. Jay............................................2029 Adrian G. Soud........................................2029 Joe Boatwright........................................2029 Paige Kilbane...........................................2029 John Maclver...........................................2029 BREVARD AND SEMINOLE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Flcourts18.org Salary: $146,080 • Term: Six years 18th Judicial Circuit Tesha Scolaro Ballou........................... 2027 Samuel Bookhardt III........................... 2027 Melanie Chase........................................ 2027 Charles Crawford......................................2025 Steve Henderson................................... 2027 John D. Galluzzo.................................... 2027 Donna M. Goerner................................. 2027 Curt Jacobus........................................... 2027 Nancy Maloney....................................... 2027 Donna L. McIntosh................................ 2027 Kelly J. McKibben..................................2029 George T. Paulk....................................... 2027 Jessica Recksiedler (CJ)...................2029 Michael Rudisill......................................2023 Robert Segal ............................................ 2027 Christina Serrano...................................2023 Melissa D. Souto.....................................2025 Susan Stacy.............................................. 2027 Jennifer Taylor........................................2025 William S. Orth......................................... 2027 Kathryn M. Speicher........................... 2027

Scott Blaue............................................ 2029 Jigisa Patel-Dookhoo...................... 2027 Michelle L. Naberhaus...................... 2027 Christopher Sprysenski................... 2027 Michlle Pruitt Studstill...................... 2027

Courthouses Viera: 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 Melbourne: 51 S. Nieman Ave. Titusville: 506 S. Palm Ave. STATE ATTORNEY Salary: $174,641 • Term: Four years Phil Archer (R)............................ 2021-2025 321-637-5575 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building D, Viera, FL 32940 PhilArcher@sa18.org PUBLIC DEFENDER 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Salary: $174,641 • Term: Four years Blaise Trettis (R)....................... 2021-2025 321-617-7373 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building E, Viera, FL 32940 FLORIDA COURT SYSTEM State Supreme Court is the highest state court Appellate Judges and Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the governor from nominations screened by the Judicial Nominating Committee; thereafter, they stand for retention.

Court funding is provided by the State Five District Courts of Appeal: Brevard is in the 5th District County and Circuit Courts are trial courts.

Circuit Court sessions are held in Melbourne, Viera, Titusville and Sanford.

VOTER REGISTRATION FACTS How to register to vote To register, the Florida Voter Registration Application Form must be completed. This form, which is also used to notify the Elections Office of a change in your name, address, party affiliation or to update a signature, can be found online and at locations listed below, or you may request that an application be mailed.

Registration or changes must be received by the Elections Office at least 29 days before an election. After the application is received, a Voter Information Card that includes your precinct number and voting districts will be mailed.

Who can register to vote?

In order to be eligible to register to vote in Brevard County applicants must be: • A United States citizen • A Brevard County resident 18 years old by Election Day (pre-registration permitted at 16) • Not currently judged mentally incapacitated • Not currently convicted of a felony without your rights restored Register at Election Offices and other locations found at: votebrevard.com.

Supervisor of Election Administration Offices 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Monday - Friday North Government Center 400 South Street Titusville, FL 32780 321-264-6740 Viera Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C, Level 1, Viera, FL 32940 321-633-2124

South Brevard Complex 1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 321-255-4455 Palm Bay Office 450 Cogan Drive SE Palm Bay FL 32909 321-952-6328 VOTING MAIL/ABSENTEE BALLOT Any registered voter may vote by mail.

Mail/Absentee ballot requests may be in person, by regular mail, e-mail or by phone to the Supervisor of Elections. All requests must be received no later than 5 p.m. the sixth day before the election, and ballots must be received at the Election Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be eligible to be counted.

EARLY VOTING Prior to election day early voting for federal or state races is available at all Supervisor of Elections offices and, at the Supervisor’s discretion, at certain other locations, beginning 10 days before Election Day and running through the third day before the election. Identification requirements for early voting are the same as for voting on Election Day. Florida law requires each voter to present an unexpired form of identification containing the voter’s name and photograph. If the identification does not also contain the voter’s signature, additional identification containing that signature is required.

REFERENDUMS A referendum may be called at any time on any issue that requires a vote of the people. All voters may vote regardless of party affiliation.

POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION Florida is a closed primary state.

If you want to vote in a partisan Primary Election, then you must be a registered voter with the political party for which the primary election is held. All registered voters may vote on issues, amendments and for non-partisan candidates such as: judges, school board and city council members, regardless of party affiliation. Political party changes can be requested no later than 29 days before the election through the election offices.

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BREVARD COUNTY COURT Salary: $156,377 • Term: Six years Judy Atkin..................................................2025 Rhonda E. Babb......................................2023 Michelle Baker......................................... 2027 Thomas J. Brown....................................2025 Kenneth Friedland................................2025 Benjamin B. Garagozlo....................... 2027 Kelly Ingram..............................................2023 Katie Jacobus..........................................2025 David C. Keonig......................................2023 Aaron J. Peacock...................................2025 David Silverman......................................2023

BREVARD & SEMINOLE CIRCUIT COURT Judicial Circuit Courts hear Family cases, marriage dissolution, child custody and support Juvenile dependency and delinquency cases Felony cases Probate and guardianship cases Civil cases in which the amount is greater than $15,000 Appeals from County Court

Brevard by the Numbers

Brevard Commission on Aging

Established in 2001, The Brevard County Commission on Aging adresses the ongoing needs of our aging population through a collaborative, coordinated effort among the public and private sector, as well as interested citizens. The BCOA promotes and advocates for a community that supports and values aging, and strives to be a leading voice in addressing the needs and concerns of the elder citizens in Brevard County.

General Senior Statistics

Brevard Medical Information

Brevard is the 10th largest Florida county with 616,366 people. population expected by 2030 678,300

• 53,135 people currently are living with disabilities.

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Florida has the highest percentage of seniors in the United States at 28%.

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Brevard has 33% seniors.

• The number of physicians in Brevard has increased to 1,340 in 2022.

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Seniors represent 37% of the drivers in Brevard County while the state contains 31%.

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Registered seniors voters cast 39% of the ballots while it 19-59 is 35% statewide. Seniors reliably vote.

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• The number of nurses remained the same at 8,907.

• Brevard has 1,907 hospital beds.

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Veterans 65+ years old represent 5.4% of *60+ Brevard’s population but are 3.4% within Florida.

In Florida, each senior contributes favorably to the economy.

Over 65 Under 65 Contribute $10,244 $10,209 Expense $7,394 $11,208 Benefit to FL $2,850 plus $818 loss

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Brevard has emergency shelters for 50,197 people, 2,815 are beds for special needs.

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Aging Matters produced 366,477 meals in 2022.

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Home health agencies increased from 40 in 2021 to 45. Homemaker/companion firms increased from 59 to 65.

• Florida leads nation with 11.8% retirees relocating and moving to Florida in 2022 or about 234,000.

• Floridians have lowered their spending confidence for 2023.

—People under 60 expect a 10% loss in buying power.

—People over 60 expect a 19% loss in buying power BCOA meetings are open to the public and are held the second Thursday of each month at the government center in Viera. For information, contact Cindy Short at 321-633-2076, 321-633-2007, cindy.short@brevardfl.gov, brevardf l.gov/HumanServices/CommissionOnAging or at

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SNAP or Food Stamps Potentially 23,483 are eligible, only 65.7% are receiving.

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such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, Social Security, Medicare, IRS, or the Passport Agency, etc., please feel free to contact my local office.

Open Letter to the residents of Brevard, There’s a lot of talk in the media about the debt limit, inflation, Social Security and Medicare. I’d like to take a minute to clear that air about these important issues.

Congressman Bill Posey

There are NO current proposals or plans being considered in the Congress that Melbourne/Viera would harm current or future Social Security or Medicare beneficiaries. My position Judgethat Fran Jamieson Way C always has been, and remains the same: 2725 I believe there should be Bldg.

NO changes Melbourne, FLThese 32940are earned to Medicare or Social Security for those in or near retirement.

P. 321-632-1776 H F. 321-639-8595 benefits and the federal government is obligated to pay them.

Email: www.posey.house.gov

Truthfully, what is really hurting seniors and those on fixed incomes is the record high inflation caused by decades of failed Washington economic policies.

Prices have gone up for everything - food, gas, electricity, and services. These increases have cost the average American family, as well as retirees, thousands of dollars more per year just for the basics of life. Consider that a monthly Social Security benefit of $1,666 today has the same purchasing power of a $1,224 monthly benefit from 2010, a loss of $441 or a 26% decrease in value.

I am working to end this high inflation and protect the integrity of Social Security and Medicare for seniors by addressing the root of the problem: reckless spending and an out-of-control national debt.

It took the United States 235 years to accumulate the first $15 trillion of our $31 trillion national debt. Yet it took only 11 years to accumulate the second $15 trillion. It is fiscally irresponsible to continue to add to the debt as though the bill will never come due. The lack of budget restraint threatens the solvency of every part of our budget, and, according to the actuaries for Medicare and Social Security, may threaten those programs’ ability to pay full benefits.

Washington’s insatiable appetite to overspend is its biggest problem. Our government is collecting record tax revenue even during an economic downturn.

According to the Department of the Treasury over the past three years, tax revenue has increased nearly 26%. Spending however, has increased by more than 40%. If we are to get our debt and deficit under control, we cannot do it without restraining government spending.

As we debate this matter in the coming weeks and months, please know that I stand firm in my commitment to protect Social Security and Medicare while working to curb spending in other areas of the federal budget so we can better protect our nation from bankruptcy.

It is an honor to serve you in Congress. Please visit http://www.posey.house.gov/survey to share your views with me on issues before Congress and to sign up for our periodic newsletters and telephone townhall meetings. Please reach out to 321-632-1776 if we can be of service to you.

Sincerely, Bill Posey Paid for by official funds authorized by the House of Representatives.

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