On August 4th the club’s Executive Board and Committee members met. Many things were discussed and 55+ Club activities were on the top of the list! All decided that we would continue with the earlier decision not to start most programs until after September. Each activity was discussed in depth and what the concerns would be for each. During Florida’s Phase II we are not allowed to gather in groups of more than 50, the capacity of each room at the DRS Community Center has been lowered due to the social distance requirement and masks are required in all city buildings. We wish we had better news, but the safety of our members has to be our primary concern. If you need assistance and you live in the city limits of Satellite Beach, the Police Department has a Stop By and Say Hi Program. Call them at 321/773-4400.

The Satellite Beach Fire Dept. has a Community Paramedic Program and their number is 321/773-4405. They can help with other needs also. If you don’t live within the SB city limits these departments may be able to guide you to find assistance within your community.

The next board meeting will be held on September 16th at 10:00am and the location will either be the DRS Community Center or Pelican Beach Park Pavilions. Contact Louise at 321/202-7337 or [email protected] for location. All are welcome. At that time, we will discuss club programs and issues, and depending on the statistics in Florida regarding COVID-19 an updated decision will be made regarding club activities.

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We mentioned the passing of Paul Cribb in our January/ February issue. Just a few months after his death, his wife Hildy passed away. Paul and Hildy “loved” being a part of the 55+ Club and were included as founding members who worked very hard to build this club. Paul and Hildy were in charge of the Thursday card group, which was quite large back in the day, and Hildy taught many how to play Wild Canasta. Several members are still playing this game at Wednesday Evening cards. Paul was instrumental in starting our bingo group. He was lucky enough to receive the bingo machine from Holy
Name of Jesus when they closed their bingo and he babied that machine and fixed it many times and it still runs today! He would be very proud to know that the 55+ Club has the funds to purchase a new machine that will be used when bingo starts back up after the Civic Center renovations. Besides everything mentioned above, every Christmas Paul and Hildy would dress up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and entertain club members during the club’s holiday party in December. They would come in early the morning of the luncheon and sit in the David R. Schechter Community Center lobby and welcome little children to visit, take pictures and of course tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas!

Paul and Hildy’s children were very proud of their parent’s involvement with the 55+ Club and knew what the club meant to them. To show their gratitude for the many years of happiness the 55+ Club gave to Paul & Hildy, they asked donations to be made in their parent’s name to the 55+ Club in lieu of flowers. In March of this year our club president received a donation of $6,000.00 for the 55+ Club in memory of their parents Paul and Hildy Cribb from all three of the Cribb’s children.

We were understandably shocked by this unexpected gift, but also humbled to be so generously remembered by such a loving and giving family. This donation is tucked safely in the club bank account waiting for the opportunity to use portions of it at proper times. We are still mulling over ideas how to best distribute this generous donation. There are many members who remember Paul and Hildy Cribb and perhaps would like to send a note to their children. If you so desire, please contact Louise Stevenson at 321/202-7337 or [email protected] for an address.

Our President Joyce Scafidi’s husband passed away not long after contracting a rare disorder called Guillian-Barre Syndrome. Understandably, Joyce is not taking any club related calls. If you have questions of any kind, please contact Vice President, Louise Stevenson at [email protected] 321/202-7337 or Member at Large, Terry Mellon 321/773-7705 [email protected]