MAY 8, 2022
E-BLAST!
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SPRING INTO SOMETHING
NEW AND INTERESTING!
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SPRING CELEBRATION
Wednesday, June 8th, 5-7:30 PM
Our first large in-person event in 2 years will be held in the 
outdoor garden of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
53 Prospect Park West (between 1-2 Streets)
Live music!
Hors d'oeuvres!
Wine!
GREAT CONVERSATION

REGISTER: SPRING CELEBRATION 2022!!! 
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO MEDICARE

Wednesday, 5/25/22, 4:00 PM
Register for this important Zoom meeting to hear about the current plans CMS has
to eliminate traditional Medicare and the effect these changes will have on our coverage and healthcare. 

SPEAKER: Len Rodberg, PhD - Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies, Queens College/CUNY;
Research Director, Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter;
Board member, Campaign for New York Health
Proposed Changes To Medicare
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ATTENTION GNPS ARTISTS!
It's not too late to request to participate in the
SUMMER ART SHOW AT BWAC (Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition)
that will include a GNPS Artist section.
481 Van Brunt St., a pier in Red Hook, Brooklyn
Dates of the show:  June 18th  - July 17th (5 weekends)
If you would like to participate, and for more information, 
please contact Janice Jacob (jjacob.sgi@gmail.com).

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STRESS MANAGEMENT
Tuesday, May 10th, 11:00 AM
Join Lauren Oberlin, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine and
Attending Psychologist at NewYorkPresbyterian,for a discussion on
how to handle stress and anxiety with practical tools that can be used in any situation. 
This talk is geared toward older adults. 

Click here to register
Stress Management
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LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Wednesday, May 11th, 10:00 AM
Questions about GNPS or how to maneuver the website?
These meetings are held monthly. 
Please register for the meeting that works best for your schedule.

REGISTER: Learning about GNPS and its website

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LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER STROKE
Tuesday, May 17th, 11:00 AM
Join Stroke Survivor, Michael Cairl, and Dr. Yahya Atalay, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at
Weill Cornell Medical College and Attending Neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital,
for a discussion on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, as well adjusting to life after stroke. 

Click here to register:
Life Before and After Stroke
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NEW: OLD FOTOGS
Wednesday, May 18th, 3:00 PM
Whether a pro or amateur, or just interested in the many ways by which
photography captures and expresses life,
join this group to meet monthly to share experiences and interests.
REGISTER:
Old Fotogs
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ONGOING GROUPS WITH 
ROOM FOR MORE MEMBERS
(Check Calendar for more information and to register)
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ACTIVITY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 1st, 10:00 AM
A SHOUT-OUT TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING ON THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
We need members to help plan our activities for the next year!
REGISTER for the next meeting or contact Andi at andi.gnps@gmail.com.
Activities Committee Mtg

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CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUPS
DISCUSSING THE NEWS: Every Monday at 1:30 PM.
CURRENT EVENTS: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AM.
Please check the Calendar for more information and to register.

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PICKLEBALL PLANNING SESSION
Thursday, May 12th, 2:00 PM
GNPS has a very active Pickleball group. Contact
Alice Boles Ott at alicebolesott@gmail.com for more information
or to be placed on this group's email list.
Pickleball Planning Session
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IN-PERSON SCRABBLE CLUB
Thursday, May 12th, 10:30 AM
All levels welcome!
REGISTER: In-Person Scrabble Club
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CSS VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, May 18th, 11:00 AM
Support group for the visually impaired.
New members always welcome!!
REGISTER: CSS Vision Support Group

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SUNDAY MORNING WALKS - Every Sunday, 8:30 AM

STROLLING WITH OUR DOGS - Every Monday, 2:00 PM

ART MUSEUM AND GALLERY LOVERS GROUP - Every 2 weeks Tuesday, 3:00 PM

OUTDOOR SKETCHING - Every Wednesday, 12:15 PM

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 2 - First and Third Thursday, 10:00 AM

GARDEN CLUB - First Thursday of the month, 12:00 Noon.

WEEKDAY WALKING - Every Thursday, 11:15 AM

AGE 85+ MEETING - Every Thursday, 4:00 PM.
(Discussion group on the unique aspects of being age 85 or older)

GRANDPARENTS GROUP - Every Thursday, 3:30 PM

REGISTER ON THE CALENDAR FOR THESE GROUPS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE REMINDERS
AND ZOOM INFORMATION, IF NEEDED.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A GROUP THAT IS "FULL" ON THE CALENDAR, PLEASE CHECK WITH THAT GROUP'S COORDINATOR OR CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE ACTIVITY DATE FOR CANCELLATIONS.
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NEW WEBSITE FEATURE: MEET OUR MEMBER!

Meet Ellen Raider and Dana Simon
(by Ruth Gastel)


(For previous member profiles: Meet Our Members)  

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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!

MEMBER RESOURCE EXCHANGE & FIND A MEDICAL PROVIDER:
Get information on workers and medical providers that other members recommend.
And recommend your own!

HOME PAGE:
EXPLORE the UPPER RIGHT SIDE of the Home Page. 
CLICK ON EACH OF THE 4 colored tabs
and interesting information will drop-down for you to see,
especially: