JANUARY 23, 2022
E-BLAST!
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STAY WARM IN THE NEW YEAR WITH GNPS!
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW?
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ARTISTS CRITIQUE GROUP
PLANNING MEETING
Wednesday, January 26th, 10:00 AM
People who make art often feel that they benefit from having a community of fellow art-makers 
to offer feedback and support for their artistic pursuits.  While this has not necessarily 
ever been an easy thing to access, it has certainly gotten more difficult over the past two years.

GNPS has a sizable group of members who create art and have in the past been i
nvolved in developing opportunities to show their art.  Would you be interested in 
joining a small group of members who would meet on a regular basis 
to offer critique, support and feedback for artwork created by group members?

REGISTER: Artists Critique Group - Planning Meeting

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HOME SHARING PROGRAM
Friday, January 28th, 11:00 AM
Interested in sharing your home, earn extra money, perhaps get help with chores?
Please attend this presentation by the Home Sharing Program of the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc.
and learn more about this program.  Many have found home sharing to be a way to age-in-place!

REGISTER: Home Sharing Program

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COOK-ALONG WITH LOREN:
HEALTHY EATING - SOUPS & SALAD
Saturday, January 29th, 1:00 PM
The first of 3 cooking classes scheduled.  If this group is full and you want to join,
please contact Andi at andi.gnps@gmail.com.

REGISTER: Cook-Along with Loren

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GETTING TO KNOW OUR EYES AS WE AGE!
Monday, January 31st, 11:00 AM
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and the NYC Department for the Aging
join GNPS in this presentation on age-related vision problems.

REGISTER:  Getting to Know Our Eyes as We Age

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THE SHARING NETWORK PRESENTATION
Tuesday, February 1st, 2:30 PM
The Sharing Network provides activities and programming by phone to seniors.
This is a way to stay involved and active, but you are connected by phone and not Zoom.
Come learn more about this organization.
REGISTER: Presentation by Sharing Network

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS 
WITH RSVP IN NYC
Wednesday, February 2nd, 1:00 PM
Are you searching for a rewarding volunteer assignment to which you can 
lend some of your time, skills, and talents? 
If so, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is here! 
Hosted in New York City, by the Community Service Society of New York, 
we help older adults aged 55 and older find meaningful volunteer opportunities 
(both remote and in-person) across the city.

REGISTER: Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors with RSVP in NYC!

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DECLUTTERING AND ORGANIZING YOUR HOME:
TIPS AND STRATEGIES
Wednesday, February 9th, 10:00 AM
Katie Hustead of Paper Moon Moves is a Senior Move Manager
and will present tips and strategies and answer your questions.
REGISTER: Decluttering and Organizing Your Home

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LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Thursday, February 17th, 1:00 PM
For new members and old members who have questions or
just want to learn more about
Good Neighbors of Park Slope and the website.
Bring your questions!

REGISTER: Learning about GNPS and its website

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CSS VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2:00 PM
New members welcome!!
REGISTER: CSS Visually Impaired Support Group

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AND PLEASE NOTE:
We have added Pickleball to our Activities and Interests page!!
Please add your name to that list if you are interested.
Once we determine if other people are interested in playing,
we will be in contact with you to decide on the next steps.

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IF YOU ARE STAYING HOME TO STAY SAFE...
HERE ARE SOME IDEAS OF THINGS TO DO!
Thanks to GNPS activities, events and presentations we have been able to stay connected
throughout this Covid pandemic which we hope will soon be over.
Just to remind everyone there is a list programs you can do from home during this time when
we are again being cautious about going to in-person activities.

Covid Activities - 2022

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ONGOING GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU
Register on the Calendar
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GILBERT & SULLIVAN DISCUSSION GROUP Time CHANGED to Thursdays, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

AGE 85+ MEETING Thursdays at 4:00 PM
CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP First and third Tuesday of the month, at 10:00 AM

SUNDAY MORNING WALK GROUP Sundays at 8:30 AM, weather permitting

BOOK GROUPS WITH OPENINGS:
Book Club - Contemporary Fiction (Section 2)
Book Club - Classical Fiction (Section 1)
Book Club - Classical Fiction (Section 2)
Men's Book Group
Nineteenth-Century British Literature Discussion Group

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FROM THE
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE:

The New York Academy of Medicine is holding focus groups with older adults to learn about how changes in your neighborhood (e.g., safer intersections, more benches) is affecting physical activity among older adults. If you’re interested in participating, please fill out this screener survey. https://nycfocusgroup.questionpro.com

If you’re selected, you will be contacted by them directly. Focus group participants will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you for their time and input.  

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MEET OUR MEMBER
by Ruth Gastel
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Meet Our Members
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