November 2023
Volume 26 Issue 6
myseniorlife.com
Chorus breaks out the hits at Expo BY JEFF NAVIN Terrie Kroger is pleased that the Platinum Show Chorus will perform at the Boomer Bash Senior Expo on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Space Coast Health Foundation Center for Collaboration at 1100 Rockledge
Boulevard (U.S.1) in Rockledge. “We’re always excited about the opportunity to perform,’’ said Kroger, who joined the group in 2012 and is the performance manager. “This is a great venue and we’re pleased to be involved with the (Boomer Bash) Senior Expo.’’
The Key Change quartet of Stephanie Bruns, Michele Garneau, Debra Barnard and Linda Mathis will perform hit songs from yesteryear. Key Change is a quartet NOV. 10 EXPO Continued to page 3
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Key Change Quartet will perform at the Expo.
TAKE A HOLIDAY HOME STROLL
The Moore Cultural Center, Mims
Rossetter House, Eau Gallie
H.S. Williams/Lawndale, Rockledge SENIOR LIFE Elaine Moody
Brevard County boasts distinct architecture from its early days, which will be highlighted during the fourth annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes. BY FLORA REIGADA Step back in time to an old-fashioned Christmas while learning about area history during the Museums of Brevard’s fourth annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes. Eight homes will showcase the architectural styles of the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Each will display Christmas decorations reflecting those periods. Participating museums include: The Moore Cultural Center, Mims For tour reservations, call 321-264-6595. Guests will walk in the footsteps of murdered civil rights pioneers Harry T. and Harriette Moore and learn why their Christmas tree is always on display. The Pritchard House, Titusville For tour reservations, call 321-607-0203. Learn how the family celebrated Christmas with the tree set up in the same place and stockings hung from original hooks.
The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Go to MOBlighthousetours@gmail.com to make reservations at least one week before a visit. Call 321-351-5052 (questions only). Climb the lighthouse to the fifth floor, tour the museum and Hangar C, where refurbished rockets are on display. Sam’s House, Merritt Island For tour reservations, call 321-449-4720. Experience a pioneer-themed Christmas at Brevard County’s oldest standing house, with decorations and goodies from natural sources. Field Manor, Merritt Island For tour reservations, call 321-848-0365. Rustic decorations created from nature, such as dehydrated oranges and magnolia leaves, will reflect Field Manor’s history. H.S. Williams/Lawndale, Rockledge For tour reservations, call 321-537-6607. Step back to an 1895 Victorian Christmas with decorations in each room and a display in the parlor.
Rossetter House, Eau Gallie For tour reservations, call 321-254-9855. Surrounded by holiday cheer, guests will learn about old Eau Gallie and Carrie Rossetter, the first woman to receive an oil distributorship. Green Gables, Melbourne For tour reservations, call 321-306-8635. Experience an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas while learning about the Wells family and what they contributed to Melbourne. “Each home has its unique history and holiday warmth,” said Sue Fallon, a Green Gables board of directors member. Roz Foster, the president of the North Brevard Heritage Foundation, agreed. “We hope guests will enjoy the displays of Christmases past,” she said. The tour will take place the first three weekends of December. Most of the homes require reservations. Tickets, which cost $70, may be purchased at Eventbrite: mob4thannualholidaytour.eventbrite.com/. SL
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