November 3nd, 2024

The votes have been counted for the 2024 election for GNPS Board of Directors

Congratulations to

Richard Alba, Judith Feldman, and Suzanne Nicoletti 

If you are interested in learning more about the GNPS Board of Directors and/or serving on the Board someday, please reach out to any of our board members or contact us at goodneighborsofparkslope@gmail.com

SOME GREAT THINGS TO DO

THRIVE WITH SOUND: THE POWER OF ADDRESSING HEARING LOSS AS PART OF HEALTHY AGING
Wednesday November 6th, 3:00 PM  ZOOM

Presentation on the importance of dealing with hearing loss and new options available.

For more information and to register: 11/06/2024  

LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Monday November 11th, 11:00 AM ZOOM

Monthly meeting on how to maneuver the website.

For more information and to register: 11/11/2024

COMPASSION AND CHOICES:
EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR END OF LIFE JOURNEY
Wednesday November 13, 6:30 PM  ZOOM

Options on dealing with end of like decisions.

For more information and to register: 11/13/2024  

BLUES JAM
Wednesday November 13th, 6:30 PM  In person

Jam session for experienced GNPS Musicians who want to play the blues, rockabilly and R&B. 

For more information and to register:  11/13/2024

HOME SHARING PRESENTATION 
Thursday November 14th, 3:00 PM  ZOOM

Let’s consider Home Sharing as a way to find housing, earn extra money, possibly make new friends? Presentation by Home Sharing Program of the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc.

For more information and to register: 11/14/2024  

Coming in December

Building LGBTQ Community: Tuesday, December 3rd In person.  Brunch with members of GRIOT, a Brooklyn Group serving LGBTQ elders of color.
Click here for more information: 12/3/2024

Presentation by Big Apple Greeters: Thursday, December 5th on ZOOM. Come learn about this interesting volunteer opportunity. Meet GNPS members who are Big Apple Greeters.
Click here for more info: 12/5/2024

GNPS ART SHOW EXHIBIT
Thursday, November 7th from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The GNPS Art Show will be closing on November 15th.
You are invited to come to our "SPREAD LOVE ART WALK"to enjoy a last look at the art.

ZOOM MEETINGS
Regularly scheduled meetings open to all GNPS members
(REGISTER ON THE CALENDAR FOR THESE MEETINGS)

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

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE MEETING: 3rd Wednesday of the month

CLIMATE CHANGE INTEREST GROUP: 2nd Tuesday of the month

CLIMATE CHANGE READING GROUP: 3rd Tuesday of the month

DISCUSSING THE NEWS: Mondays at 1:15 PM

TRAVEL DISCUSSION GROUP: Alternate Tuesdays

ART MUSEUM AND GALLERY LOVERS GROUP: Alternate Tuesdays

ARTISTS CRITIQUE GROUP: Last Wednesday of the month

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 2: Every Friday at 11:00 AM

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

WEEKLY BALANCE CLASS via ZOOM: Fridays at 1:30PM

Check the calendar for more activities!

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

GRANDPARENTS COFFEE AT ZATAR: Monthly meet up for breakfast discussion about being a grandparent.  11/22/2024

CAFÉ DE GNPS AT THE GAP LIBRARY:Monthly meet up for coffee and conversation at the Central Library. 11/21/2024
BUILDING LGBTQ COMMMUNITY BRUNCH: 12/3/2024

SUNDAY MORNING WALKS: Sundays

WEEKDAY WALKING: Thursdays

PICKLEBALL: There is a group that emails  & meets for  games. Add your name on the Interests page

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

GAMES

(Be sure to register on the  Calendar as games will be cancelled if not enough registrations)

Canasta  11/20
Pinochle  11/7

Scrabble 11/26 

Bridge for Experienced Players - First Wednesday of the month at Sip and Play, other weeks TBA

Online Texas Holdem: Every Tuesday Evening at 7:00 PM online 

Scrabble, canasta, pinochle and bridge are being played once/month at Sip and Play and other times in member homes if we have volunteers to host.

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BE SURE TO CHECK THE GNPS HOME PAGE OFTEN FOR UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS, NEW EVENTS, GAMES, COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AND

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY INFORMATION TO FIND OUT WHAT’S GOING ON!

SEEKING MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER!

Can you find an hour a month to share your love of Good Neighbors of Park Slope?  If you have been a member for a year or more, you can volunteer to provide a welcoming phone call to new members.  Have a friendly chat, offer your tips on getting the most out of GNPS, and listen for feedback on the new-member experience.  Training and support are provided.   Please contact Linda Nagel at linda.nagel.phd@gmail.com for more information.