SATELLITE BEACH

OFF LEASH DOG PARK

January/February 2008 Newsletter

750 Jamaica Blvd. 777-8004

Open Monday-Friday 8am-11am & 4pm-7pm

Open Saturday & Sunday 8am-7pm!

Dog Obedience Classes

The SB Recreation Department will be holding Dog Obedience Classes for dogs at least 4 months old on Tuesdays, March 4-April 29 from 7-9pm. Another class will be offered on Thursdays, March 6-May 1 also from 7-9pm. Joyce Jellison, a certified instructor, teaches both classes at the DRS Community Center. The cost for the class is $85 and you can sign-up at the Recreation Department, 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach.

For the Good of the Order:

Now would be a good time to purchase a brick to be added to the dog park walkway. $25/brick allows three engraved lines. Get a brick order form from the dog park staff.

Click on www.theanimalrescuesite.com to help the program obtain free food for the shelter. Once at this site, click the purple box “fund food for animals”. Advertisers use the daily hits to determine the amount of free food given to the shelter.

Doggie Olympics….. A Fund Raiser for the Park!

Save the Date! Come join us for a fantastic afternoon of “stellar” dog performance. Bring your “happy to be around other dogs and people” dog and enter the Satellite Beach Doggie Olympics on Sunday April 20, 2:00pm at Olson Ballfield in SB. Fun events include high jump, frisbee catch, homerun derby, hot dog retrieve and others. By design, the events are challenging for the dogs (‘cause they don’t really understand why they should retrieve a hot dog placed in the water in the first place, it should be hand fed to them) and absolutely hysterical for the owners and audience to watch. Awards, giveaways, raffles and light refreshments are all part of the fun. Now, here is the IMPORTANT PART… In order to be assured of a well attended event, we ask that you sign-up and pay the $10 entry fee at the dog park or recreation office by April 11^th. A low sign-up will force us to cancel the event. You can use this form if you pay at the dog park.

PS- as always, you must show proof of current shots for your dog and he/she must be wearing their current Brevard County ID tag on their collar.

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Sign me up for the Doggie Olympics!

People Name: ________________________________ Dog Name: _____________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

(include address, city, state, zip)

E-Mail address: ______________________________________________________________

Daytime Phone # _____________________________________________________________

Please attach a check for $10, payable to the City of Satellite Beach

Bring written proof of current shots on 4/20 & make sure your dog is wearing Brev. Co. ID tag.

OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

Feb 4-Apr 15 – AARP Tax Assistance

Tue & Thu 9am-1pm @ Space Coast Credit Union, IHB

Mon & Wed 9am-1pm @ Satellite Beach Library

Saturday Feb 9 – Cinderella’s Valentines Day Ball

Ages: children 2-10 years old for $15; Adults 11 & older for $7

Cinderella is hosting a Valentines Ball from 2-4pm. Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Ariel have already RSVP’d. Get ready with the Princesses’ by having your nails and makeup done. Proceed to the reception room to enjoy some refreshments. Then it’s off to the Grand Ballroom to dance with some Royals. Make a keepsake to remind you of the Valentines Ball. Register by Feb. 6 at the Satellite Beach Recreation Dept., 1089 S. Patrick Drive. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Location: DRS Community Center

Friday and Saturday February 29 & March 1– “Cinderella” Performance

The Jr. Theater workshop will offer two performances of their production of “Cinderella”. Friday, Feb. 29 @ 7:00pm and Saturday, Mar. 1 @ 11:00am. The performance will be held at the SB Civic Ctr. Auditorium, 565 Cassia Blvd. Tickets are $3 and are available at the door.

Community for a Lifetime Seminars

The City of Satellite Beach has been moving forward with the State of Florida initiative, “Communities for a Lifetime” for our elder residents. The City of Satellite Beach in conjunction with Wuesthoff Health System, is providing a series of lectures addressing the subject of “Caring for the Caregiver.” This series which is provided by local experts is open to all seniors and invaluable to any adult family member as well! As you know, the role as an elder caregiver is a growing concern in our community and nationwide as our population continues to age.

Feb 28 “Organizing your Retirement Future; A Fast Look at Estate Planning & Medicaid”

by Attorney Kurt Weiss

Mar 27 “Prevention and Management of Hypertension”

by Eric Lang, D.O.

Apr 24 “ Prevention and Management of Diabetes

by Adalberto Henriques, M.D.

May 22 “Prevention and Management of Arthritis”

by Jeffrey O’Brien M.D.

Time & Location: All above seminars will begin at 12noon in the DRS Community Center (1089 S. Patrick Dr., SB). There is no cost but please RSVP to 773-6458.

AARP Senior Driving Program

The SB Police Dept. in conjunction with AARP will host an 8-hr. driving course. Certificate is valid for 3 years. Instructor: Cmdr. Jeff Pearson, SB Police Dept. Ages: Adults 55 years and up Dates & Times: Fridays, February 22 & 29 @ 1:00-5:00pm (must attend both classes in the session) Location: DRS Community Center-Concession Cost: $10 To sign up, contact Shawna Lopez at SB Police Dept. at 773-4400 ext. 131.