Michelle Tuschinski, an estate planning attorney with DSK Law, recently made Brevard County her home after years of moving with her husband, a Navy Officer who retired after 23 years of service. For the first time, they chose where to settle—and they chose here. As a mother of four, Michelle understands just how important it is to protect your family and plan for the future, no matter what life brings.

Estate planning is about more than documents; it’s about making sure your wishes are honored, your loved ones are cared for, and your legacy is preserved. Without a plan, families can face confusion, legal hurdles, and unnecessary stress during already difficult times. Michelle’s experience and compassion guide clients through these decisions with clarity and confidence, helping you put safeguards in place long before they’re ever needed.

Whether you’re just beginning to think about the future, updating an old plan, or navigating the complexities of wills and trusts, Michelle brings years of expertise to every conversation. Her goal is simple: to help you protect what matters most and give you peace of mind, so you can focus on what you love.

Michelle is excited to support the 55+ Club, offering resources and advice tailored to your needs. She also offers free consultations, making it easy to get your questions answered and take the first step toward
securing your family’s future. Look for the DSK Law advertisement in each issue for helpful tips and upcoming seminars. As you take steps to protect what you’ve built, Michelle will be here to guide you every step of the way. There’s no better time to start planning for tomorrow.

The 55+ Club not only cares for our seniors, but we also love our children that visit the Recreation Department all year long for activities. The 55+ Cub supplies books & puzzles in the DRS Center foyer
for the children to use while they are there. We have just added a table and chairs for the children to use.
The SB Women’s Club has also donated many books for this purpose. In addition, we also stock the Little Free Library located at Pelican Beah Park playground area. A Community working together for young and old.

The 55+ Club “Between the Lines” book club and the Satellite Beach Recreation Department will begin ”Bookworms” – an intergenerational reading program. Our Book Club seniors will read to preschoolers between the ages of three and four. We have two sessions scheduled November 12th and December 10th from 10:30 to 11:15 AM at the DRS center. We are excited for this opportunity to give back to the community and inspire a new generation of readers.

Joyce Scaffidi

November 20, 2025 (Thursday) Sponsored by Life Care Center 11:30am
David R. Schechter Community Center, 1089 S. Patrick Drive

Come savor a delicious and free lunch while you enjoy a helpful and informative presentation on senior care. Brought to you by Life Care Center of Melbourne and Family Pillars Homecare. Please RSVP to
321-773-6458.

Our activities on Wednesdays – morning (10am-1pm), afternoon (1-4) and evening (6-9pm) – play the following and we thought you might like to learn a little bit about these games. Never played? Don’t be shy, they will teach you!

Canasta (evening)

Basics – Canasta is played with two full decks of cards, (our Wednesday evening group plays with four) including two Jokers from each deck totaling 108 cards. The main object of the game is to outscore the opposing team, or players. Points are scored by forming melds. In Canasta, a meld is a combination of three or more cards of the same rank, with wild cards (deuces and jokers) optionally included. A natural meld consists only of cards of the same rank, while an unnatural meld includes wild cards. A meld of exactly seven cards is called a Canasta.

Cribbage (evening)

Cribbage is a card game for two players (though variations exist for more) played with a standard 52-card deck. The goal is to be the first to reach 121 points, scored on a specialized board with pegs. The game involves dealing hands, discarding into a “crib” (a hand for the dealer), playing cards to a running total (not exceeding 31), and then scoring hands and the crib.

Poker (evening)

Is played on Wednesday evening and the game is dealers choice.

Mahjongg (morning)

Is played on Wednesday mornings. Mahjong is a tile-based game, originating in China, typically played by four players. The goal is to be the first to collect a hand of sets and pairs, similar to rummy, by drawing and discarding tiles. It involves skill, strategy, and a bit of luck.

Pinochle (morning)

Is played on Wednesday mornings. Pinochle is a trick-taking card game, typically played with four players in partnerships, using a special 48-card deck. Players aim to score points by forming melds (specific card combinations) and winning tricks containing valuable cards. The game involves bidding, melding, and trick-taking phases. The team with the highest score after a predetermined number of hands wins.

Rummikub (morning)

Is played on Wednesday mornings. Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players where the objective is to be the first to empty your rack of tiles by forming sets and runs. Sets are groups of at least three tiles with the same number but different colors, while runs are three or more consecutive numbers in the same color. Players can also manipulate existing sets and runs on the table to create new combinations and get rid of their tiles.

If you live in Satellite Beach you are eligible for this program. As a part of this program, you will receive a blood pressure monitor and finger oxygen meter paid for by Medicare. The fire department will hook you up from your iPad or cell phone and your blood pressure and oxygen will be monitored at least 16 days a month. Once a month a medic from the fire department comes by to check on you. Also, the fire department has balance classes for anyone interested.

For the balance classes, one does not have to be a Satellite Beach resident. The next classes start in February. Additionally, the Satellite Beach police department has a program called “Stop by and say hi”.
I have done these programs and highly recommend them.

Terry Mellon