Friendship Flyer Wickham Park Senior Center

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

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide a congenial and happy environment for seniors to enjoy activities, meet new friends, and attend

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

2785 Leisure Dr. Melbourne, FL

32935

April 2018

President’s Message

Thoughts by Peter Gaul

Hello Everybody! I hope this finds each and every one of you having a good day. Just be thankful your eyes opened this morning and you were able to step on the grass instead of being below the grass.

It’s been a little chilly, but thank goodness no snow or sleet. Our March Dinner Dance was very successful. The food was great, and the entertainer was one of the best. She was wonderful, and a great voice too! Many, many thanks to Jan Day who won our 50/50, but was so kind to donate it back to the Center. Thanks Jane.

Our April Dinner Dance should be one of our best. Rick Brensinger is our entertainer, and chicken piccata will be served. Start creating your Spring Bonnet. The most creative will get a prize. -Dorene

Women: The Real Heroes Part 1 in a series about young women

Magdalena grew up on the Baron Vorpe’s castle estate on the Rhine River. Today, the Vorpe castle no longer exits except perhaps as one of the many piles of ruins along that scenic stretch of the river. In 1952, my army buddy Jim and I took a cruise down the Rhine River between Koblenz and Mainz. This is called the "Middle Rhine." Some 40 castles once stood along this valley, and at least the ruins of most of them are still there. A couple have been converted to hotels, a few have been preserved as tourist attractions or as private homes. The valley itself, with rocky bluffs sticking out between the green vineyards and little half-timbered towns, was worth the trip by themselves. I didn’t know about Magdalena at the time. In the spring of 1817, something happened to Magdalena, her husband Andrew and their two young children’s lives. We don’t know what. Perhaps it was then that the Vorpe castle was destroyed. We do know that Andrew, his pregnant wife Magdalena and their two little children left their home at Vorpe in 1817. They embarked on the sailing ship Xenophon. The voyage to America lasted 49 days. One can only imagine what it was like in the crowded hold of that ship. During the voyage, the two little children died and were buried at sea.

Andrew and his wife landed at Philadelphia on June 17, 1817. They went to the German settlement in Berks County, Pennsylvania, where eight more children were born: Mary Ann; born December 11, 1817. Elisabeth; born April 16, 1819. John; born August 2, 1820. Katherine; born February 16, 1822. Maria; born May 25, 1824. Susan; born February 12, 1826. Joseph; born September 20, 1828. Sarah; born in 1831. These Children were baptized at Goshenhoppen, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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2018 Website: bcscwp.com

Phone: (321) 255-4494

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am –4:30 pm

Sat 8:30 am—12 noon

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

New Members

Annual Dues Notice

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

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

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

Wickham Park Senior Center

Park Sen

President Dorene Cesa

1st Vice Pres Vincent Germann 2nd Vice Pres. Marlene Baumann Secretary Carol Lush Treasurer Dick Robinson

Computer Tech John Efird

Computer Assist. Bob Bloch

Ellen Edwards

Computer Assist Peter Gaul Sunshine JoAnn Efird

Marlene Baumann Chris Fitzgerald Linda Graff Susan Moser Deadline for copy submission to the newsletter is the 15th of each month.

Louise Andsager Deana Booth

Diane Butler Pamela Page

Phyllis Principe

Mary Ellen Reeves

Judy Schultz

Jim Putira

Loni Watters

Volunteers are the backbone of the WPSC operation. If you are

interested in volunteering to assist in the operation of

activities, desk duties, set-up, Bingo helpers, etc. Drop your

name off at the front desk. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and help our

Center continue to flourish.

Charles Barnes Leyda Maynard

Erika Batson Kenneth Maynard

Dilip Bivek Linda Moore

Linda Brosius Connie Nash

Art Brosius Sybil Painter

David Casper Thomas Painter

Doug Casper Celia Reges

Michael DeCaires Hannelore Register

Desiree DeCaires Dave Register

Kent Dennis Connie Rockhold

Laurie Deremer Slater Rogers

Lydia DeStefano Dan Salemmo

Roger Donelson Anne Salemmo

Patricia Gant Robert Sanders

Emma Groppel Carol Shaw

Jan Hoffman Wendy Sharpe-Handley

Elizabeth Lo!us Peggy Williams

Mar"n Margaret

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Burlesque Workshop

with

Spice up your life with an introduction of basic BURLESQUE…

From Miss Bumps & Grinds 1966 to current appearance on Steve Harvey’s

Forever Young…

Penny Starr...84 and still performing.. Will teach you all about the tease with basic moves.. bumps, Grinds, shimmies and struts.

Full of fun and laughs. Sure to gain the confi-dence you thought you never had.

Sign Up Today

April 4th—May 9th

6:00—7:00 PM

$20.00 per class, Registration fee $15.00

Call Penny...321-676-8392

Seniors on Broadway! Get fit and have fun Broadway Style! Jamie incorporates top hats and canes with some of your favorite show tunes, combined with moves you just might see on the stage! This class is taught for seat or standing participants and can be combined with stretching and toning. 30 minutes each.

To book classes at WPSC, call Jamie to select classes right for you. 321-917-1976

KNIGHT BLADES FENCING CLUB

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

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

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

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

For further information, you can contact

Lisa Koenig, Knightblades@cfl.rr.com.

China Painting

With Frankie Lybarger

China Painting Classes

Monday’s 9:30-11:30

We just want to have fun Singles Group

Will no longer be meeting due to lack of participation

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Wickham Wanderers Travel Club News

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

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

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

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

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

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Wickham Wanderers are invited to join the Pathfinders

Sunday, April 18, 2018 – “Mamma Mia” – Riverside Theatre $125

Sunday, April 28, 2018 – “Hunchback of Notre Dame” – Winter Garden $99

June 4 - 12, 2018 - Branson and Hidden Gems of the Ozarks - $1,999.00 per person

Brochures Available at the Travel Office

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

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

“Honky Tonk Angels”

Winter Park Playhouse

A whimsical musical comedy about three girls following their dreams in Nashville. Lunch at Cheesecake Factory, taxes, tips & driver gratuity. $115 pp

Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg & Historic Norfolk

A Diamond Tours Motorcoach Trip, 6 nights lodging, 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners including Spirit of Norfolk dinner cruise & entertainment. Visit the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Colonial Williamsburg with a guided tour, admission to the Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin, Yankee Candle Village and Virginia Beach Aquarium & Marine Science Center. $750 per person, double occupancy – Add $269 for single occupancy.

TOUR to the Grand Canyon This Fall On the tour, travelers will spend all five nights at the Hilton Sedona or Poco Diablo Resort. The tour price with booking discount is *$2299.00 per person double occupancy and includes round trip airfare from Orlando, 8 meals.

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Cinco de Mayo

1st Friday Dinner & Entertainment

Friday, May 4, 2018 5:30-7:30 pm

Harbor City Dance

Band

Dinner Menu

Mogo Pork, Spanish Rice, Mexican mixed veggie w/

corn & squash, Tossed Salad, Rolls

Sopapilla Cheese Cake Pie

Iced Tea & Coffee

Tickets on Sale April 9th thru April 30th

Members $9.00 Guests $12.00

(non-refundable) BYOB

Wickham Park Senior Center

2785 Leisure Way Melbourne, FL 32935

SHUFFLEBOARD

You don’t have to be a member of the Shuffleboard Group to play shuffleboard. The requirement is the same as other programs at the center. If you want to play shuffleboard, you pay $1 for members or $2 for non-

members at the front desk. The equipment in the shuffleboard storage area is for anybody’s use. The front desk is to open the storage room and make them aware of the key to open the shuffleboard gate and instruct them to lock the gate, return the key to the storage room and lock the storage room door when finished.

Wickham Park Senior Center shuffleboard courts are located behind the building. Whether you are a beginner, or want to hone your skills, ask the staff at the front desk about setting up a game, just $4 per person and everything provided. Basic rules of scoring are posted on the equipment closet door. Get together a twosome or foursome and have some fun.

Florida Shuffleboard - a game of

strategy and precision

“Fun Time” Shuffleboard is 8:45 am Saturdays and (starting April) 6:15 pm

Thursdays. If you would like an introduction of refresher to the game, please contact

Thom Winkelspecht at tawinkii@hotmail.com.

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Open daily 8:30 AM-

4:30 PM

Ye O’l Pool Hall News

March 2017

8 Ball Tournament of Champions Winners

1st– Dave Reeve

2nd– Peter Ragusa

3rd– Bill Beig

4th-Bob Hokkanen

Next tournament April 11th @ 11:30

Tournaments are played the second

Wednesday of Every Month

Reminder: Thursday Nights we play from 6:30-9:30

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

TaiChi/QiGong Classes 14179

Led by Laura Parsons, certified leader

Meet at 8:30am, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Computer Room. These early-morning classes are a great way to start the day!

Because QiGong is centered on health and wellness, it is beneficial to all ages and stages, especially senior citizens and those with health issues. The variety of forms we use address a wide range of body systems while focusing on breathing, balance and well-being. This low-impact exercise can provide a high feel-good experience.

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

Occasionally, It is fun to gather, after TaiChi/QiGong, for Breakfast on the town.

BUNCO FUN

Don’t forget to Join us for Bunco

1st & 3rd Thursday at 12:30

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Photos From March’s First Friday Dinner

Please remember to support our valuable sponsors as they support us. We would not be able to bring you these events at such a nominal cost if it were not for their generous contributions.

Thanks to VITAS Healthcare for this month.

Thank you to Jane Day for donating her 50/50 winnings of $59.00 to the Senior Center!

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ACTIVITY SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

Acrylic Painting

2nd&4th 9am

Bingo 11: 15 AM 11:15 AM

Bone Makers Plus 9:30AM

Blood Pressure 10:30 AM 2nd week

Bridge

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

Lessons

Rogue 12:15PM 9:00AM

Rubber 1:00PM 12:30 PM

Bunco 1st & 3rd 12:30

Chair Yoga 3:00PM

China Painting 9:30AM

Fencing 10:00AM 6:00PM

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

Games

Hand and Foot 9:00 AM

Games Galore 2:00 PM

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

LeBed Healthy Steps 5:30PM

2785 Leisure Way

Melbourne, FL 32935

WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER

April 2018 SCHEDULE

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Phone: 321-255-4494

WEB: www.bcscwp.com

Line Dancing

Beginners 4:15 PM

Intermediate 5:30 PM

MahJongg

American 12:15 noon 9:00 AM

Chinese 1:00 PM

Pinochle 12:30PM

Poker

Dealers Choice 1:00PM 1:00PM

Friendly 1:00PM

Pool (Billiards) Open daily

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

Senior Law

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

Shuffleboard

League Play 1:00PM

League Practice

Instruction

Fun Time 6:30 PM 9:00 AM

Social Scrabble 9:30AM

Strength / Flexibility 9:30AM

TaiChi Class 9:45AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM

TaiChi practice 9:45 AM 10:00 AM

Watercolor Instruct. 9:30 AM

Zumba Gold 8:30AM

ACTIVITY SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

WICKHAM PARK SENIOR CENTER

April 2018 SCHEDULE

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

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

3rd Thursday, 1:00 pm—Library

Free, fun, interesting….Call 321.757.5701 for appointment

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

You may know Bernice Roth as a member of the Wickham Park Senior Center who enjoys playing bridge, but Bernice does not confine herself to cards and board games. At 91 years of age, Bernice can often be found challenging men and women at the Wickham Park Community Center to a game of pickle ball, a fast paced paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

Bernice is photographed with a smile after winning her game 11 to 6.

First Tuesday

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

Wickham Park Library

A very, very special THANK YOU for all your donations to the Senior Center Library.

We appreciate your many thanks and letting us know how much you enjoy the library and puzzle collection. The library is a success because of all of your interests and donations.

Please help the “Keeper of the Books”:

Please check the procedures posted in the Library governing donations.

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Bone Makers for Healthy Bones and Body

For Imperfect Bodies! Enjoy peace of mind knowing you can exercise at your level and speed with a teacher, who is aware of modifica"ons needed for your body! This empowering program improves your bones, balance, posture, memory, and mood. Learn body mechanics, nutri"on, symmetry and prevent and undo your lifestyle’s over use injury while preven"ng trips, slips, and falls. Bring bo$led water and sneakers.

$8 drop in, $30 punch pass/4 classes.

Wed, 9:30 am -10:45.

"The Bone Lady" Vicki Buckley

321-759-4962

Our “Stars” Sponsors

Diamond Level

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COURTENAY SPRINGS VILLAGE

DAVID SLONIM ELDER CARE

HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS

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GREAT CLIPS

Looking for an activity that fosters friendly comradery, stirs the brain !!

MahJongg might be your answer. American

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

Lessons available –Call Pat-626-5419

Chinese

Wednesday –1-4 PM

Call Linda 242-9592

Players needed Friendly Poker

Pennies only, Dealers Choice

(321) 242-8520-Ann Gambetta

Monday’s 1:00—4:00 pm, Room 121

Calendar of Events

April 12th - Special Tax Issue

May 10th - Stocks: The Nuts & Bolts

June 14th - Founda!ons of Inves!ng

Financial Lunch & Learn

Financial Advisor, Chris Fitzgerald from

Edward Jones, invites you to the Center on

the second Thursday of each month at

12:30 for lunch and a "mely seminar.

Everyone is welcome. No cost to a!end.

Seminar to be held in

the Computer Room.

Next Event: April 12th, 2018

2nd Thursday at 12:30

Member SIPC

SueSue’e’s Line Dance Classeses

From Line Dancers! Come join the fun of Line Dancing for Fun and

Exercise. Making Life Long Friends!

Beginner Class- 4:15-5:15 Tuesday. Intermediate 5:30-6:30 every Tuesday. Call Sue for more info. (321-505-0846)

Q&A to Follow Presentation

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

(321) 757-0660 Appointments are Preferred

SHINE counseling services are free, unbiased and completely confidential.

Wickham Park Senior Center Presents

ACRYLIC PAINT CLASSES WITH

HEATHER BROOME

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME

Saturday Time: 9AM 11:00AM

Cost: $30.00-All materials provided

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

For More information or to register for class contact Heather

Call/Text: (321) 223-6734

Email: Sales@meehans.com

Spring Butterfly Basket of Flowers

Attention!!!!

Water Color Paint Instruction

Wednesday 9:30-12:15 AM

Judy Champion

Text (321) 312-9155

Email—judy.champion325@gmail.com

ZUMBA® Gold

Cristina Aguerrevere

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

321 914-9401

zumbacris@gmail.com

Rubber Bridge

Janet Walker/Susanne Cahill Come on out for an afternoon of

enjoyment at the bridge table. Rubber Bridge games are held on Thursdays at 1

pm. They are run by Janet Walker. Please arrive no later than 12:45 pm and

bring a partner. Rubber Bridge is also held on

Saturdays at 12:30 pm and is run by Susanne Cahill. Please arrive no later than

12:15 pm and bring a partner.

Our groups have grown this year! Where else can you have so much fun for so

cheap-$1.50 per member (guests pay $2.50)?

Jazzercise® lite

Lisa Noegel (321) 506-1385

Jazzercise.com

A low impact workout that’s invigorating, not intimidating! Come join the Jazzercise class in

the cool multi-purpose room. Morning classes to energize you...three days a week to motivate

you, and music and moves to inspire you! Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am.

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

First class is free!!

GAMES GALORE

Join a friendly group that plays a variety

of card and board games. You never

know what’s on the docket but it will be

friendly, Fun and li! your spirit.

Wednesday 2PM

Mary Ann 321-752-9536

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STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY

Susie Salvetti (321) 626-0282

Thursdays 9:30—10:30 am

$4.00/members/ $5.00 non-members

Chairs Available

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

Wickham Park Senior Center.

Come join us for Bingo every Tuesday & Friday

11:15 a.m.--2:15 p.m. HELP NEEDED Setup 10:00 am

Teardown at 2:00 pm

Tuesdays and Fridays

Photos From Wickham Wanderers Trip to Tarpon Springs

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