Everyone who went on the Isle of Capri Casino trip on April 21st had a great time. Seems like lots of folks wanted to get out and travel because this trip filled up fast and had a waiting list! As of this writing the Capone’s Matinee Dinner and Show in Kissimmee on May 12th is a go, and I’m sure everyone had a great time. We barely squeaked by gathering enough people for this trip to move forward. Please pay attention
to deadline dates!!!! This trip required a certain amount of people and a reservation had to be made by a certain date. Sometimes events or trips will get cancelled if we drag our feet in responding. Please pay attention!

Twenty years ago, this club was formed and has gone through many metamorphoses. In 2000 founder, Marty Hindsley came into the Recreation office and asked this  question – “Why don’t you have a senior citizen organization”?

It had always been the intention of the Satellite Beach Recreation Dept. to help organize a senior club. So Marty, other like-minded volunteers and with assistance from the Recreation staff,  formed the original blueprint that would launch a new senior club. There is more to this story, but we want to tell you a bit about Marty and his commitment to volunteerism.

Since retirement in Satellite Beach, Marty has not remained idle! He has volunteered in many organizations in Brevard such as: Satellite Beach Recreation Board; 55+ Club Founder & President; Kiwanis Club President; Lieutenant Governor & Foundation Trustee of 11 Kiwanis Clubs in Brevard County; Aging Matters Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Advisory Board Chairperson; United Way Volunteer Coordinator serving
42 Non Profit Organizations; Member Brevard Commission on Aging as a Representative serving the needs of Brevard Seniors; Senior Care of Brevard Chairperson Serving Day care needs of Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients; Housing Authority of Brevard County Commissioner appointed by the Governor of Florida serving the needs of low income residents. Marty was then, and still is a man of visionary ideas, a good leader and a smart delegator. He knew that this club could not run by itself, nor could he run it alone, so he surrounded himself with people of like interest who could make this club successful. Marty and his wife Ilona currently reside in Satellite Beach.

It goes without saying that Marty has had a busy life and his unselfish dedication to volunteerism deserves our humble gratitude. Thank you, Marty, for all you have done!

By Louise Stevenson

Oops!! Your 2022 dues are now past due! If you have not paid your membership for this year, please don’t wait to do so. This can be completed at the DRS Community Center at 1089 S. Patrick Dr. in person or by mail. Make checks payable to the 55+ Club.

DENIM AND LACE
DINNER AND DANCE

EVERYONE WELCOME! SINGLES & COUPLES
When: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Where: Satellite Beach Civic Center
565 Cassia Blvd. – Satellite Beach
Time: 5:00-9:00pm
Cost: Free to current paid members/$5 for guests
Dress: Fancy Casual

Join us for pizza, salad, drinks, & dessert from Bizzarro’s! Enjoy dinner, dancing, with music by local DJ Jimmy D, lots of door prizes and more. Your “free” ticket is a MUST and will be used as a door prize entry. Tickets can be obtained at the DRS Community Center or at Monday Bingo starting March 1st and not before. Don’t miss this momentous occasion! For questions contact Louise S. 321/202-7337 or [email protected]

Community Medic Program: A Satellite Beach hidden gem. Satellite Beach is known for its beautiful beaches, multiple activities, and a city that puts residents first. What you might not know is there is a Community Medic Program through the Satellite Beach Fire Department. This program focuses on global wellbeing to help you live independently in your home longer.

CMP focuses on bridging the gap between regular doctor visits and everyday living. Through the CMP we build a relationship with you and can share information gathered over time with your doctor, so they have more than just a single-day snapshot of what is happening.

You may enroll in the Chronic Care Management Program, supported by Medicare. Program eligibility requires two chronic illnesses (Hypertension/Hypotension, Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Diabetes, etc.) It includes monthly Community Medic team visits as well as in-home Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) visits as needed. THE ARNP can order in-home lab tests even in-home x-rays, and call-in prescriptions that can be delivered to your home. At no out of pocket cost to you.

Remote Monitoring Program (RPM) is another Medicare supported tool that CMP uses to manage our patients’ health. Enrollment requires one chronic condition. You connect to the monitoring system via Bluetooth on a smart phone. Data is compiled and reviewed to help manage your condition and monitor trends.

The Community Medic program in Satellite Beach has been modeled locally and even statewide. Satellite Beach residents can reach out to let us help manage your chronic conditions and reduce EMS calls and prevent hospital stays by noting changes that could be managed so that you live a healthy life and continue to be independent in your Satellite Beach home.