Join the double pinochle players on Thursdays starting at 9:30am. Call Gloria at 773-0151 for info.

Amelia Island, St. Augustine and Jacksonville

Learn the history of the area from knowledgeable guides, visit the Kingsley Plantation, relax while cruising on the St. John’s River. Driving, restaurant, hotel reservations and other plans are all made for you! Come and have fun for just $269 per person, all inclusive. April 30th -May 2nd. Call Jill 773-2080

Day Trips: Look for a gambling trip in March and some fun excursions are in the works for April and May. The Jan 30th Seminole Casino Coconut Creek trip was a big success and everyone had a great time! Contact Terry Mellon at 321/773-7705 to keep updated.

Great programs offered and are taught by volunteers! Examples are Fitness, Singing, Knitting, Story Telling, Education, Language plus more. The 8-week programs cost $20.00 (some may require books or material). Pick up a schedule at the DRS Ctr; call 321/610-3937;email [email protected]; or visit www.myshepherdcenter.org

• Remove thing you can trip over
• Use night lights in bedrooms, bathroom & hallways
• Increase lighting in your home
• Modify your bathroom (use non-slip bath mats, add grab bars in show, tub and toilet areas, and consider sing an elevated toilet seat
• Wear non-slip, low heeled shoes
• If you own your own home, paint the top step into the home a different color

Movie Group Like to go to the movies? It is more fun to go with friends. Why not join the Last Friday Movie Group? If you are interested or have an idea – give Carol Robitschek a call at 321/773-5139 or 321/604-0143. Transportation is available if needed. The movie dates are March 28th, April 25th & May 30th. Your ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Craft & Book Club Continues to meet on the 1st Wed. of each month, 12 noon at the DRS Community Center with a new spin. Bring your lunch each month. They will alternate Craft and Book review monthly. Patrick Paperbacks at 1680 A1A in SB offers book discounts. Suggestions are welcome on books and crafts. If you aren’t a reader, please feel free to join the group. Maybe bring a craft that you are working on or just join us for the camaraderie. Call Joyce Scafi di 321/961-6408 [email protected] for any questions and to RSVP. Many thanks to Louise Daley, Movie Group and Betsy Half, Arts & Crafts for their years of dedication and work in making these activities fun & enjoyable to our members.

Fishing Club According to Gene, the weather has not been good to fisherpersons. Early in the year the wind was relentless and the wave action in the river was pretty intense. The group was able to get a couple of outings together, and more will follow as the temp gets a bit warmer. Please contact Gene at 321/773-4647 or [email protected]

Chess or Cribbage Two great ways to keep your mind on its toes and enjoy some social time. Call for more information. Chess – Call Dick at 321/777-0255 or rkircher@cfl .rr.com Cribbage – Call Jerry at 321/777-3460 or gnordling@cfl .rr.com

2014 DUES Oops! Forget to pay? This is is the last newsletter you will receive. Dues can be paid at the Thurs. Greeting Table or any of the 55+ functions you attend. Just give your dues to the committee chairperson.