AROUND OUR
COMMUNITY
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 health issues.
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.
Aug 28 “Retirement
Distributions and Planning for
your Income in Retirement”
by Clint
Braswell,
Financial Advisor – UBS
Financial
Svcs., Inc.
Sep 25 “I"ve Made it over the Hill, Now What?: Strategies for Aging in Place” by Farah Sivolella, MSG
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. Light lunch provided
The
Sea Turtle Preservation Society offers guided Sea Turtle Walks in Satellite Beach beginning June and
ending in July. Reservations
are mandatory. You must call
676-1701 to reserve a space. What
a great event for the whole family.
Satellite
Beach Library
Youth programs abound this summer at the Sat. Bch. Public Library! Call the Library at 779-4004 to find out more about the Book Bucks, Stitchery, and the Wednesday Program “Whole Wide World @ My Library.”
COMPUTER TRAINING
The
Satellite Beach Recreation Dept. in cooperation with SeniorNet will offer
computer training opportunities this fall.
All classes have limited enrollment and because of their popularity fill up quickly. Please contact our office after August 1st at 773-6458 for more specific information and availability.
Instructors Needed
We
are expanding the adult computer curriculum at the DRS Community Center.
Instructors are needed with a good working knowledge of Windows,
the Internet, Microsoft Word, Database, and/or Spreadsheets. Apply at
the Recreation Dept. Instructor
training provided.
SAFETY CLASSES
Adult Heartsaver CPR Courses
CPR
Pro for 2-year Certification $30
(includes certification card – books available for $10)
Saturday,
April 19
9am-1pm
Saturday,
May 31
9am-1pm
Saturday,
July 19
9am-1pm
Friends
and Family CPR (non-Medical) $20 (includes certification card – books
available for $10)
Saturday,
June 7
9am-12noon
Location:
Satellite Beach Fire Department.
Registration and payment guarantees you a spot in the class.
Make checks payable to City
of Satellite Beach and mail or drop payments to: Satellite Beach
Fire Dept., 1390 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach, FL 32937.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the Fire Dept. at 773-4405
M-F 8:30am-5pm.
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, July 25 & Aug. 1 @ 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.
Red Cross Babysitting Basics
The Red Cross will be offering a 1-day Babysitting Basics for
11-15yr olds at the Satellite Beach Civic Ctr.-Oleander Rm.
-
Thur, Apr 10 – 8:30am-3:30pm $65
For more information on the above Red Cross class call 890-1002. You must register at that number or register online at www.spacecoastredcross.org
For
more information on other Red Cross
classes such as Babysitting, CPR, Pet First-Aid, Lifeguard, Water Safety
& more, call the Red Cross at 890-1002 or go to their website at www.spacecoastredcross.org
Jr.
Safe Boating Course
Ages: 9-17 yrs
Attendance
at the 3-day course is required to obtain a Boating Safety
Education ID card, as required by FL State Law to operate a boat.
Students must attend all 3 days to qualify.
Course#
Day Date
Times
6000.030
M,T,W June 9-11
9:00am-11:30am
6000.031 M,T,W
June 30-July 2
9:00am-11:30am
Instructor:
Banana River Power Squadron
Location:
DRS Community Center – Mtg. Rm.
Cost:
$6/pp – register early!
Attention!
The swimming pool at Satellite High School will be CLOSED this summer due to the construction. Other options for summer swim classes are: Indian Harbour Beach 773-0552; Brevard Co. Pool in Palm Bay, 952-2833; Cocoa Beach, 868-3240; Suntree YMCA 259-2929.