We would like to add quotes to the club newsletter if space permits and I’m asking members to send me their favorite quotes or words that have meaning to you. Thank you! 321/202-7337 or [email protected]

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

-RalphWaldo Emerson

We make a living by what we get we make a life by what we give.

-Sir Winston Churchill

One thing you can’t recycle is wasted time.

-Anon.

The 55+ Club is always interested to hear of additional activities that you would like to see offered. That being said, if you have an activity thought you would like to share we hope you would be willing to assist to make it happen. Please contact Terry Mellon at 321/773-7705 or [email protected] to share your ideas.

Thirty-five members boarded the bus and played a fun game of bingo on the way to the casino in Pompano Beach. Once at the casino, we enjoyed a day of gaming. The buffet lunch was delicious with all sorts of food choices, drinks & desserts. On the return we watched the movie, The Best of Me based on the book by the same name by Nicholas Sparks. Everyone enjoyed the day and Lady Luck helped some come home money ahead!

(Submitted by Terry Mellon)

So Sorry! Until we can find a person or persons willing to assist with Day Trips there won’t be any day time excursions planned. Please stay posted on updates regarding Day Travel.

Myrtle Beach Show trip, April 8-12 2019. Cost: $559 per person based on  double occupancy. We will see the fabulous Carolina Opry and exciting Legends in Concert as well as a visit to the L.W. Paul Living History Farm and Barefoot Landing. Can’t find a roommate, give me a call, maybe I can help. Jill Blakeway 321/773-2080 jillB215@ aol.com

The 55+ Club has partnered with Collette travel to bring you some exciting travel excursions, discover these great adventures:

Enjoy South Dakota July 12-18, 2019

Explore Tuscany; November 9-17, 2019

Visit Scotland March 15-24, 2020.

Check the brochure rack at the DRS Center or more info or call Jill 321-773-2080 [email protected]

Grace Marion Ent was born on August 24, 1924, in Trenton, New Jersey. After a friend’s graduation ceremony at the War Memorial Building, she saw a sailor kissing all the girls as they came out and thought “what a wolf”. That “wolf”, Carl W. Michaelson, not only met her later at a dance, but married her on June 26, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia. Unfortunately, Carl had to ship out that night and didn’t return until December 9, 1944.

During the war Grace worked at Eastern Aircraft (previously an auto factory) in Trenton and was in charge of the mail room and communication center. She worked with representatives of the US Navy and the British Air Commission. When a serviceman returned and retook his job, Grace left and started working at the unemployment compensation center until 1946. Upon Carl’s discharge from the Navy, they bought a home in Trenton. In 1957, she worked for W.T. Grant, as a merchandiser until she and
Carl retired and moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1974.

They lived at Japanese Garden Mobile Home Park and Grace became the chairperson of the “We Care Program” for 25 years and then was one of the volunteers. No one was sick, injured or in need of help that Grace didn’t take care of, either personally or by arranging for help. She planned memorial services, weddings, many holiday events and organized the writing and publishing of a park cookbook. She also made lap robes for
nursing home residents and worked on stained glass for years.

Grace moved to Satellite Beach in 2014 and remains in contact with many of the original residents and/or their children. Speaking of writing, she has completed a soft cover book (not an eBook) called “Skirl of the Pipes”, which is a historical romance, taking place in Scotland during World War II. It will be available on www.Lulu.com, ID# 23169221, by end of December or can be purchased directly from her. This has fulfilled a dream of many years. Per her daughter Jo Ann, the name Grace, suits her very well. “She never gossips or has a bad word to say about anyone.” In Grace’s words “Keep your words soft and sweet since you may have to eat them“.