We do hope and pray all of our members are doing well. These have been a difficult few months. If you are in need of anything, please feel free to contact any board or committee member. We will help wherever we can or find assistance for you that fits your needs.
“In a time of domestic crisis, men of goodwill and generosity should be able to unite regardless of party or politics.”
~ John F. Kennedy
“Any kind of crisis can be good. It wakes you up.”
~ Ryan Reynolds
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]
The trip that was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 crisis to Biloxi & New Orleans has be rescheduled for March 15 – 20, 2021. Cost and information are the same as before $500pp. For information and reservations contact.: Jill Blakeway at 321/773-2080 or [email protected]
We are in the process of sending “Dues are Due” reminder post cards to members who have not paid their $10.00 2020 dues. Those who have not paid the current dues will be inactivated. We hate to see you go and miss out on information once we get back up and running again! Please pass the word if you know someone who has not paid their dues.
It’s best if you send your payment to 1089 So. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach, Fl. 32937. Your check is made payable to “The 55+ Club”. The club newsletter is sent though MailChimp’s secure server. If you are having difficulty receiving the newsletter in this manner please check your SPAM folder and add [email protected] to your “Sender Contact” list to ensure continued delivery of our newsletter.
If you do not have an email, your newsletter will continue to be postal mailed to you. If you do have an email address, but have requested the newsletter be mailed to you, we have made that change. In addition, announcements for special events will be sent by email. Please help us save on postage while being environmentally friendly reducing paper use.
As of this writing, we are still experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 shut down. The Satellite Beach Recreation Dept., located in the DRS Community Center, had been closed and did reopened in June with some modified summer programs. They are moving forward with a modified plan. It is anticipated that they will not, resume all activities at this time for a variety of reasons, the primary of which is health concerns. This affects several 55+ programs that meet at city facilities. We know it is challenging to come up with any plan. No plans are set in stone. We anticipate having to make multiple adjustments even once programs begin. It seems a prudent decision for programs for our senior population
to resume at a later date.
The 55+ Executive Board met and voted to at least wait until September to begin any 55+ activities. That being said, we still don’t know what the situation will be by then. As they say, “best laid plans”!
Since all 55+ Club activities are still canceled or postponed we didn’t see the need to add calendars to this issue. When everything gets back to normal, we are hoping that programs will continue on the same day and time as before. We will keep you updated. You can always find past calendars on the club website at www.55plusclubofsb.com
Ally Senior Living is here to help answer questions regarding Covid-19 and senior communities. Brevard
Senior communities are accepting new residents. These communities are monitoring and responding to
federal, state, local and regional directives. As they are vigilant and proactive this allows for new resident
move-ins. Families are not able to tour, but all communities are providing virtual tours and videos for
families. We are collaboratively working with Brevard Senior communities to accommodate residents and
families.
We are here for you.
We remain vigilant to fulfill our mission to support our patients and families alongside the medical community during this unpredictable time. Be encouraged and stay safe.
Best Regards, Kathleen Turnquist
Many seniors love to talk about their past and sharing stories with others. Social restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic are making it more difficult seniors to get out of their houses and talk with others. The fear of getting the COVID-19 virus is real with seniors, but socialization is also critical to well being and mental health. Plan to “connect” with family and friends. Reach out to neighbors and check on each other. Don’t be shy, if you need medications, picked up, food and that very important commodity, toilet paper, ask for assistance. Schedule phone calls and if you have the ability use Face Time, skype or any other form of video conferencing. Ask, if you need instructions on any of these options. Send emails, texts and keep in touch via their favorite social media channel. With some ingenuity we can all stay connected during this difficult time.
One Senior Place in Brevard remains open. We are here to provide impartial advice and assistance if needed. We have nurses available for medication management and
advocacy. Or seniors can just call us to talk and share a story. Stay healthy.