Take a course or two at Shepherd’s Center-Beachside. Shepherd’s Center-Beachside begins another term beginning April 2 continuing through May 22. Shepherd’s Center-Beachside will offer approximately 40 classes over two days (Thursdays and Fridays) during the eight-week spring term. Thursday classes will meet at Holy Name
of Jesus Catholic Church in Indialantic and Friday classes at Ascension Lutheran Church in Indian Harbour Beach. There are a wide variety of classes such as current events, history, languages (German and Spanish), different forms of yoga, line dancing, science, gardening, basic finance, government, bridge, and other games. Some attend for one class only while others sign up for a class each of the four hours both Thursday and Friday. Classes are fifty minutes in duration allowing ample time for a quick snack or coffee before the next class. Saving the best for last – the cost for this program is only $20.00 for as many classes as you desire to take. If you take only one class or eight classes, you still only pay $20.00 total. Registration begins March 16 for online computer and electronic device users. Questions contact Tony Armes, [email protected] or 321/610-3937 (answering machine).

will be held on April 25 and hosted by Satellite Beach Beautification & Sustainability Boards at the DRS Community Center from 9am-2pm. This family friendly, outdoor
fair promotes nature and nurturing our environment while beautifying our surroundings. This is a great chance to purchase native plants, sustainability products and services. Educational booths and speakers highlighting environmental stewardship will be on hand.

Sell at the DRS Community Center 8am-12noon by renting a 10’x10’ space for $15 in the parking lot to sell your items. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life of South Brevard Beaches. Contact the SB Recreation Office or download the registration form online at http://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation department/forms. Checks are payable to American Cancer Society – OR sell “At Home”. Satellite Beach residents can call (321) 773-6458 and provide your sale location for inclusion in a master flyer listing all sale locations to be available for distribution on Friday, March 13.

We will not be holding the puzzle exchange originally scheduled on Thursday April 30th for obvious reasons. However, here’s an interesting fact about jigsaw puzzles. Thanks to Jill Blakeway for sharing this.

The first known jigsaw puzzle was introduced in London, England by John Spilsbury in 1760. Called “dissections” a hardwood map was cut into pieces to aid in teaching geography to King George 111 and Queen Charlotte’s children.

The name jigsaw was given to the cardboard puzzle around 1880

With the recent social distancing and self-isolating rules, the jigsaw has enjoyed a new wave of popularity.

Working jigsaw puzzles can not only improve short term memory, sharpen problem solving skills, lower stress levels and exercise both sides of your brain. The AAA announced that puzzling may also reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer.