August 16th, 2025

Please join us at the dedication of

GNPS BENCH – 10 YEARS TOGETHER
Tuesday September 9th, 11:00 AM

At our bench in Prospect Park at the adult workout area near 9th Street entrance.

All members welcome but please register: 9/9/2025 

GNPS MEMBER ART SHOW
Now through October 31st
ShapeShifter
837 Union Street

Stop in 1 hour before any event on their schedule to see art work by 29 artists and over 50 pieces of art!  
To find times go to
https://shapeshifterplus.org/

SAVE THE DATE
Thursday October 30th, In person 
GOOD NEIGHBORS OF PARK SLOPE ANNUAL MEETING
Board Member elections, learn about how we’re doing and what's coming next year.

SOME GREAT THINGS TO DO

LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER:
BATTLE OF BROOKLYN COMMEMORATION AT GREEN-WOOD
Sunday August 24th, 10:00 AM In person
Join with other members of GNPS for this fun & informative annual event.

For more information and to register: 8/24/2025

SAGES AND SEEKERS
Monday August 25th, 1:00 PM ZOOM
Informational presentation about the Sages and Seekers program that connects Senior and Teens with the purpose of diminishing ageism.

Come learn more: 8/25/2025

BILLIARDS AND GAMES AT OCEAN’S 8
(formerly Brownstone Billiards)
Wednesday August 27th, 2:00 PM In person

Fun afternoon of Pool, Air Hockey, Ping Pong followed by a beer or 2 and socializing.

For more information and to register: 8/27/2025

CAFÉ DE GNPS
Thursday August 28th, 10:00 AM In person

Meet up for coffee and pastries at Grand Army Plaza Library.

For more information and to register:  8/28/2025

NY LIBERTY BASKETBALL GAME
Thursday August 28th, 7:00 PM In person

Join with other members of GNPS to attend one of the final games of the season of women’s basketball. NY Liberty vs. Washington Mystics at Barclays. $40 per ticket and you can purchase up to 6.
Deadline to purchase tickets August 20'th.

For more information and to register: 8/28/2025

DINING OUT: DINOSAUR BBQ
Thursday September 4th, 4:00 PM In person

Early dinner and drinks with old and new friends.

For more information and to register:  9/4/2025

LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Monday September 15th, 3:00 PM ZOOM

Confused about the GNPS website or have questions about the Good Neighbors organization? Do you know how to find plumber recommendations or understand why you don’t know about our free tours? Come to this monthly meeting and learn about getting the most out of our website and activities.

For more information and to register: 9/15/2025

ZOOM MEETINGS
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL GNPS MEMBERS
(REGISTER ON THE CALENDAR FOR THESE MEETINGS)

ISSUES AND ACTIONS DISCUSSION CIRCLE:  Sundays at 3:30 PM on ZOOM.

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING: 1st Thursday of the month at 9:30 AM

NO PLANET B READING & FILM GROUP (formerly the CLIMATE CHANGE READING GROUP):
3rd Tuesday of the month

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND BIKES/E-BIKES ADVOCACY ISSUE GROUP:
3rd Wednesday of the month. 
Come and help fight for pedestrian safety from bikes/e-bikes. We’re doing a lot...help us to do more! Next meeting is August 20 at 3:00PM.

DISCUSSING THE NEWS: On Hiatus for the summer.  Every Monday at 1:15 PM starting September 8th.

TRAVEL DISCUSSION GROUP:  Next meeting September 30th 

ART MUSEUM AND GALLERY LOVERS GROUP: Alternate Tuesdays

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 1: Alternate Wednesdays at 9:00 AM

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 2: Fridays at 11:00 AM

AGING TRANSITIONS GROUP 2: 2nd and 4th Wednesday mornings

WEEKLY BALANCE CLASS via ZOOM: Fridays at 1:30 PM
On hiatus for August, Resumes Sept 5

TALK TO ME: Saturdays at 10:00 AM

Check the calendar for more activities!

IN PERSON ACTIVITIES
(REGISTER ON THE CALENDAR FOR THESE MEETINGS)

SUNDAY MORNING WALKS: Sundays

GOLF GROUP:  Be sure to add your name to the Golf interest group if you are interested in meeting up with other members of GNPS.

WEEKDAY WALKING: Thursdays

PICKLEBALL:There is a group that emails & meets for games. Add your name on the Interests page. Check the “more info” button for updates on pickleball in the Pickleball Interest Category.

MONDAY SPANISH GROUP: Meeting every week in person at the Park Slope Library.  Check the calendar.

CAFÉ DE GNPS: Last Thursday of the month. Meet up at the Main Library for coffee and conversation! 

GAMES
(BE SURE TO REGISTER ON THE CALENDAR AS GAMES WILL BE CANCELLED IF NOT ENOUGH REGISTRATIONS)

IN PERSON CANASTA: August 19th

IN PERSON SCRABBLE: August 27th

IN PERSON BRIDGE FOR EXPERIENCED PLAYERS: September 3rd at Sip & Play. See calendar for other bridge games.

IN PERSON PINOCHLE: September 11th (no meeting in August)

ONLINE TEXAS HOLDEM: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

OTHER GNPS INFORMATION

NEW INTEREST GROUPS
1. Child-Free Seniors

Are you a GNPS member who doesn’t have children? Want to meet with other members who didn’t have/raisechildren. We hope to meet in the fall to discuss how we might proceed as a group. Activities might include social outings, readings, and in-home discussions. Go to the Interest Page and add your name to this category to be on the mailing list.
Click on Activities at the top of the page, then Interest Groups in the drop down menu.

2. Aging in Another Place

New interest group for those interested in exploring independent and assisted living options.  Add your name to the mailing list to be notified when events are scheduled.

BOOK CLUB INFORMATION

Good Neighbors has so many active book clubs we had to move them to a separate page. Click on Activities at the top of the page, then Book Clubs in the drop down box. Here you will find all our current book clubs and the coordinators. You can contact the coordinator to find out about availability or you can contact Andi at andi.gnps@gmail.com if you want to start a new book club or new section of an existing book club that is currently full.