Do you love to sing or dance, recite poetry, tell jokes, play an instrument? Are you a closet performer? If you have secretly yearned to be in show biz, well, now’s your chance! This year at our Christmas Holiday Party and Annual Meeting December 11th, 2014, we are asking you, as members, to be the entertainment! Step forward into the spotlight, let down your hair and your inhibitions and expose the talent you have kept hidden from us all these years. Some folks have already stepped forward to sign up, but we would still like to hear from other shy but talented members. Auditions are a MUST! Call Louise Tavani 773-3160 or Louise Daley to set an appointment before November 17th. Only a few acts will be selected so start rehearsing now!

On July 17th, the Satellite Beach Peggers (cribbage players) celebrated the 88th birthday of our leader, Jerry Nordling with a surprise party at the Neptune Restaurant. It was just over a year ago that Jerry and Paul Cribb started to play cribbage on Thursday mornings, and one by one, new players joined. Jerry then started a cribbage class which blossomed into an ongoing cribbage group. Now the group has between 10 and 12 players playing on Wednesday evenings and almost that many on Thursday mornings. Those attending this celebration were Mike Gibson, Carol Hammack, Laverne Johnson, Claudia Robbins, Lisa & Bernie Harland, Vernell Santa Maria, Gloria Tribou, Patrick Gilkey, Olga Clarke, Betty Boman, Barbara Hessler and Peggy Parker. We were sorry to miss one of Jerry’s newest players, Jacqueline Duncan, who couldn’t make it due to a work schedule. Jerry has plans for a new cribbage class in September at the Palm Bay library. Contact Jerry for more information, 321/777-3460.

Submitted by Betty Boman

The Wednesday evening group celebrated “Christmas in July” on July 23rd. Our own Mrs. Santa (aka Vernell Santa Maria) arrived early to set up the room with holiday tablecloths and Christmas decorations. Thanks to Olga Clarke for providing the Christmas tree and to all the others who brought various treats to munch on. A Merry Ole’ time was had by all. On another note, Vernell organizes a birthday celebration on the 1st Wednesday of each month to celebrate all of the birthdays that particular month. For more information on the Wednesday Evening Group call Vernell at 723-9689

Submitted by Betty Boman

New or gently used children’s books are being collected by the 55+ Club through the month of October. These books will be distributed to local elementary schools. Please place these books in the collection bin located in the DRS lobby.

YOUR CLUB IS CALLING YOU TO ACTION!

It’s time to elect the 2015 Board of the 55+ Club so if you are interested in running for office please throw your hat in the ring. Board positions are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Correspondence Secretary, Membership Chair, and Member at Large. To run for one of these positions or to learn about any of the Activity Chairs please call Michele Bevacqua, Nominating Committee Chair at 783-8942 or email Mbevacqua@cfl .rr.com.

The Craft & Book Club returns to the DRS Center on Sept. 3. We will be working on another cork craft, so please bring your wine corks and a glue gun. Bring your lunch if you so desire. Not interested in our current craft? Please feel free to bring your knitting, crocheting or any craft you may be working on. It’s all about getting together and socializing! On Oct. 1st we will meet for a discussion on the book chosen earlier,
The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion, by Fannie Flagg.

Submitted by Joyce Scafidi