NOVEMBER 20, 2022
E-BLAST!
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BRRRR...IT'S GETTING CHILLY
STAY WARM WITH GNPS!
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IMPORTANT FROM GNPS: The Activities and Interest Page has been renamed to Interests on our website.
This is where you let us know the topics that you want to participate in and we can keep you up-to-date on those categories.  Adding your name to the email list of those categories does not register you for the meetings; it’s only an email list to update your topics of interest. Registration is still through the Calendar.  If you are confused about the website, please consider attending one of the monthly “Getting to know GNPS and the Website” meetings.
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ACTIVITY COMMITTEE:
Recently we have had problems with people registering and either cancelling at the last minute or just not showing up. Generally, these are events that fill up quickly and then people who want to attend are closed out. Please be considerate of others and show up on time if you are registered, and please notify us as soon as possible if your plans change and you are unable to attend.
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YOUR HEALTH: LOVING YOUR EYES AT EVERY AGE
Wednesday, November 30th, 11:00 AM
Presentation by New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Ophthalmologist on eye issues in older adults.
REGISTER: Loving Your Eyes
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READING PARTNERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Wednesday, November 30th, 3:30 PM
Volunteer opportunities for in-person or virtual tutoring in
New York City public schools in need.
REGISTER: Reading Partners Volunteer Opportunity
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MEDICARE FOR ALL INFORMATION PRESENTATION
Tuesday, December 6th, 10:30 AM
 Dr. Peter Smith, on the Board of Directors of the Physicians for a 

National Health Program (PNHP), New York-Metro chapter.  
will give us an overview of Medicare for All (Single-payer healthcare), 
clarify myths and realities, and discuss controversies.  

There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

REGISTER: Medicare For All Information
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FUNERAL PLANNING INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
Tuesday, December 6th, 2:00 PM
Funeral planning informational presentation on advance funeral planning
by Duffy's Funeral Home.
REGISTER: Funeral Planning: Information
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GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER PRESENTATION
Wednesday, January 11th, 10:00 AM
What do they do? When would I need one?
REGISTER: Geriatric Care Managers
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OTHER UPCOMING INTERESTING ACTIVITIES...
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GETTING TO KNOW GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Friday, December 16th, 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.
Aimed at new members but open to all members who want a better understanding
of our organization and the website.
REGISTER: Learning about GNPS
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GNPS GARDEN CLUB
(ON ZOOM UNTIL THE SPRING!)
Tuesday, December 6th, 12:30 PM
(and the first Tuesday of every month)
If you love gardens and gardening join this group!
Topic:  
Sam the gardener at Old Stone House Gardens will give a talk on
redesigning a small garden space. 
REGISTER: GNPS GARDEN CLUB - ON ZOOM
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CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 2
Friday, December 2nd, 11:00 AM
(and then alternate Fridays)
New members welcome.
REGISTER: Caregivers Support Group 2
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GRIEVING GROUP
Tuesday, December 6th, 7:00 PM
For caregivers dealing with end of life issues
and those who have lost loved ones.
REGISTER: Grieving Group
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OTHER GREAT ACTIVITIES ON ZOOM:
(Please REGISTER for these groups on the Calendar)

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING: 1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 AM, next December 1st.
Please register for each meeting.
DISCUSSING THE NEWS: Every Monday, 1:15 PM. Discussion of that morning's Democracy Now! broadcast.
GRANDPARENTS GROUP: Every Thursday, 3:30 PM.
CSS VISION SUPPORT GROUP: Next meeting November 22nd, 1:00 PM. New members welcome. Meeting once a month.
ART MUSEUM AND GALLERY LOVERS GROUP: Next meeting Tuesday, November 29th, 3:00 PM.
Meetings every two weeks.
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE: Next meeting Wednesday, December 21st, 3:00 PM.
(meets 3rd Wednesday of the month) New members welcome.

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GREAT IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES:
(Please REGISTER for these groups on the Calendar)

CAFÉ DE GNPS: Monday, November 28th, 10:00 AM. Meet up for coffee inside the Central Library!
FOLK SINGING TUESDAY: Last Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM. Check Calendar posting for information.
SUNDAY MORNING WALKS: Sundays, 8:30 AM.
WEEKDAY WALKING: Thursdays, 11:15 AM.
OUTDOOR SKETCHING: Wednesdays, 12:15 PM.
PICKLEBALL: Contact Alice Boles Ott at alicebolesott@gmail.com
IN-PERSON LUNCH: Tuesday, December 13th, 12:15 PM.

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GAMES! GAMES! GAMES!
(all games are in Park Slope unless specified)
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REGISTER for these games on the CALENDAR.
(These events require registration on the GNPS calendar.
Games may be cancelled if not enough people are registered.)

CANASTA: November 29th (Park Slope), December 13th (Windsor Terrace).
PINOCHLE: December 16th
BRIDGE FOR EXPERIENCED PLAYERS: First Wednesday of the month at Sip and Play.
POKER: Every Tuesday evening, online.
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GROUPS WITH OPENINGS:
(Register on the CALENDAR) 

BOOK CLUBS (monthly):   CONTEMPORARY FICTION, SECTION 1, Sunday, 12/18  (In-person, 1 opening)
CLASSICAL FICTION, SECTION 1, Monday, 12/12 (Zoom, 1 opening)
CLASSICAL FICTION, SECTION 2, Tuesday, 12/6 (Zoom, 2 openings)
MYSTERY AND SPY NOVELS, Tuesday, 12/13 (Zoom, 2 openings)
MEN'S BOOK GROUP, Thursday, 12/15 (Zoom, 2 openings)
For information on what the group is reading and when it meets, look at the calendar listing,
and for more information about the group, email the contact person.

CLUTTER SUPPORT GROUPS: SECTION 1 (Every 2 weeks, Friday, 10:00 AM, 1 opening)
            SECTION 3(Every 2 weeks, Saturday, 10:00 AM, 1 opening)

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: SECTION 2 (Every Tuesday, 4:30 PM, 2 openings)
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If you are interested in starting a new activity or group, or you have suggestions for presentations,
please contact andi at andi.gnps@gmail.com.