JULY 24, 2022
E-BLAST!
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IT'S REALLY GETTING HOT NOW!
BE COOL WITH US...
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WE GOT YOUR BACK:
PREVENTING BACK PAIN
Wednesday, July 27th, 11:00 AM
Join Vincent Miccio, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at
NewYorkPresbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, for a discussion on back pain. 
The presentation is intended for older adults. 
We will address the following topics: 
• Types of back pain 
• Common treatment options 
• Advances in back pain care 
REGISTER: We Got Your Back
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CAFÉ DE GNPS!
Thursday, July 28th, 10:00 AM
Come join other members of Good Neighbors when we meet for coffee on the plaza in front of the 
Central Library at Grand Army Plaza.It will feel like Paris in Brooklyn!
Grab a drink or a snack from the café just inside the library and then join us at one of the tables on the plaza.
Meet up with old friends and make some new ones!
REGISTER: Cafe de GNPS

We are hoping to do this at other sites around the area. If you would like to set up a
"Cafe de GNPS" in your neighborhood, please contact andi.gnps@gmail.com.
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PUTTING THE BRAKES ON ACHES:
TREATING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Monday August 8th, 11:00 AM
 Join Dr. Caroline Lee,
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Physician
at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine,
for a discussion on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - diagnosing, preventing, treatment options.
REGISTER: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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BIRDWATCHERS INFORMATIONAL MEETING (ZOOM)
Friday, August 19th, 10:00 AM
Learn about birdwatching technology, such as Merlin, eBird, BirdCast, and other
birding tech and community science projects 
with Gabriel Willow, birding expert.
Stay cool at your computers for a Zoom meeting in the heat of August.  
Bring your questions and enjoy the discussion. 
REGISTER: Birdwatching Informational Meeting
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LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Monday, August 22nd, 11:00 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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AND FROM OUR ADVOCACY COMMITTEE...
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Don't forget to VOTE during the PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD
(with EARLY VOTING on August 13 - 21)
See times & find your poll site here

WATCH A DEBATE
 Congregation Beth Elohim is holding a candidate forum for the NY-10 District congressional race
on Tuesday, July 26th at 7:00 PM. The forum will take place in person and will also be available to live stream.

For further information click here
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SUPPORT OUR PARK!
Many of you are already members of the Prospect Park Alliance and may already be in the loop about their
Summer of Stewardship campaign. But for members who wish to know more, here is a link to learn
more about how to be a Park Champion:
How to support our park!
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MORE COOL THINGS TO DO WITH GNPS
(Please check the calendar to make sure your groups are meeting.
Many activities are taking weeks off in the summer.)
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ZOOM MEETINGS:

SHAKESPEARE READING GROUP: Every Monday, 10:30 AM; starting "Henry IV, Part 1" on August 15th.
DISCUSSING THE NEWS: Every Monday, 1:30 PM, if members are registered.
GRANDPARENTS GROUP: Thursdays, 3:30 PM.
OLD FOTOGS:  Photography Club for all interested. Next meeting Wednesday, August 17th, 3:00 PM.
PICKLEBALL: Thursday, July 28th, 2:00 PM. Planning meeting on Zoom. Contact Alice Boles Ott at 
 alicebolesott@gmail.com for more information or to be placed on this group's email list for meet up for games.
ART MUSEUM AND GALLERY LOVERS GROUP: Every other week on Tuesday, 3:00 PM.
Several book groups have openings also, if you are interested.

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IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES:

SUNDAY MORNING WALKS - Sundays, 8:30 AM.
WEEKDAY WALKING - Thursdays, 11:15 AM.
BRIDGE FOR EXPERIENCED PLAYERS - Wednesday, July 27th, 10:00 AM
OUTDOOR SKETCHING - Wednesdays, 12:15 PM.
CANASTA - Tuesday, August 2nd, 10:30 AM
SCRABBLE - Friday, August 12th, 10:30 AM
PINOCHLE - Friday, August 19th, 10:30 AM
GARDEN CLUB - Thursday, August 4th, 12:00 Noon

Register for the groups above on the Calendar of Events.  If you are interested in a group that is "full" on the Calendar,
please check with that group's contact person or check back closer to the activity date for cancellations.
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ACTIVITY COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 4th, 9:30 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.
REGISTER: Activities Committee Meeting
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NEW WEBSITE FEATURE: MEET OUR MEMBER!

Meet Karen Peterlin
(by Ruth Gastel)



For this profile, and previous profiles,
click Meet our Member.