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February 2nd, 2024




SOME GREAT THINGS TO DO

INTERVIEW WITH A 7TH GRADER
Tuesday February 4th & Tuesday February 11th,  11:00 AM In person

We are partnering with the 7th Graders from MS839 as part of their community outreach program. We are seeking 12 members of Good Neighbors who can hopefully attend both sessions, but if you can only attend one, that’s fine. Please register for each session you can attend.

For more information and to register:  2/4/2025  2/11/2025



SIDEKICK CONCIERGE
Wednesday February 5th, 2:00 PM  ZOOM

Come learn more about this organization in our area that can assist you or your neighbors with tasks when you just need a little more help.

For more information and to register: 2/5/2025



YOUR HEALTH: HEART MATTERS:
WARNING SIGNS AND TREATMENTS

Thursday February 6, 11:00 AM  ZOOM

New York Presbyterian presentation on Cardiovascular disease intended for older adults and those who care for older adults.

For more information and to register: 2/6/2025



PRESENTATION BY VIKING CRUISE LINES
Tuesday February 11th, 11:00 AM  ZOOM

This will be an overview of Viking Cruises.  Learn about travel opportunities and destinations.

For more information and to register: 2/11/2025



DEATH WITH DIGNITY: CHOICE NOT CHANCE
Tuesday February 11th, 6:30 PM  ZOOM

Presented by Final Exit Network as part of our series on End of Life Planning options. This talk will provide an opportunity to talk freely about the issues and fears surrounding death and empower us to choose a good death.

For more information and to register:   2/11/2025



TRIVIA WITH MICHAEL WADE!
Thursday February 13th and Thursday March 6th, 6:45 PM  ZOOM

Grab a drink and get comfortable for a fun evening of trivia with other Good Neighbors.  
For more information and to register: 2/13/2025 

We will also have a 2nd trivia night on March 6. Come to one or both. 3/6/2025



LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Friday February 14th, 10:00 AM ZOOM

This is your chance to ask questions about the website and learn more about Good Neighbors of Park Slope. This meeting is held monthly; come when you can.

For more information and to register:  2/14/2025



COOK-ALONG WITH CHEF FELIX!
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ROAST CHICKEN?

Saturday February 22nd, 11:00 AM  ZOOM

Join us on zoom and cook along with the expert. Learn new techniques with roasting chicken and we’ll create 3 dinners.
A fun way to spend a Saturday.


For more information and to register: 2/22/2025



AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday February 25th, 2:00 PM  ZOOM

Come learn about volunteer opportunities in our area that can work with your schedule.

For more information and to register: 2/25/2025



THE ABCS OF THC: WHAT’S NEW WITH CANNABIS
Thursday February 27th, 2:00 PM  ZOOM

Informational presentation on all things Cannabis: THC/CBD/CBN. Bring your questions to our expert.

For more information and to register:  2/27/2025




BILLIARDS AND GAMES AT OCEANS 8 BILLIARDS
(FORMERLY BROWNSTONE BILLIARDS)

Monday March 3rd, 2:00 - 5:00 PM  In person

Join us for an afternoon of games and friendly competition at a local establishment.
$27 per person for unlimited games for 3 hours. Food and drink available for purchase.


For more information, registration and to pay:  3/3/2025



LOOKING OUR BEST: IDEAS FOR OUR EYES
Monday March 3rd, 2:00 PM  In person

Curious if you are looking your best? This is the first of a series of fashion and make up sessions for women of a certain age. $10

For more information, registration and to pay: 3/3/2025



ESTATE PLANNING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WILLS, TRUSTS AND MEDICAID
Tuesday March 4th, 10:00 AM  ZOOM

Zoe Freireich is an elder law and estate planning attorney at Grimaldi Yeung Law Group and will speak on estate planning and answer your questions.

For more information and to register: 3/4/2025



SMALL GROUP TRAVEL
Tuesday March 11th, 11:00 AM ZOOM

A presentation by G Adventure on vacation tours.


For more information and to register: 3/11/2025



SENIOR PLANET PRESENTATION ON AI AND OLDER ADULTS
Thursday March 13th, 2:00 PM  ZOOM

Curious about AI, what it’s good for?  Come to this introduction to AI, how it’s used today and what we can expect in the future, from our friends at Senior Planet.

For more information and to register:  3/13/2025


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

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: Fridays at 11:00 AM

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

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

TALK TO ME: Saturdays at 10:00 AM
Bring your coffee and chat with other members of Good Neighbors.



Check the calendar for more activities!


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


SUNDAY MORNING WALKS: Sundays

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.

CAFÉ DE GNPS: Meet up for coffee in the café at the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza (weather permitting). Last Thursday of the month.

GAMES

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

SCRABBLE Last Wednesday of the month

BRIDGE for Experienced Players  At Sip and Play first Monday of the month

PINOCHLE TBA

CANASTA Third Wednesday of the month

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.


 

OTHER GNPS INFORMATION

MEMBER CHECK-IN INFORMATION

Good Neighbors of Park Slope is offering to connect you with another member who also wants a regular check in. GNPS will make the initial connection, and after that it will be a mutual relationship between members who call/text/email one another on a regular basis, with no further GNPS responsibility.

Please fill out this survey and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
 Member Check In 2025

MEMBER RESOURCE EXCHANGE UPDATE

We have updated the Member Resource Exchange, Find a Medical Provider and Find a Caregiver pages on our website. The new page is called Find/Recommend a Provider which has a link on the Good Neighbor's home page. We have simplified how to find recommendations from other members of Good Neighbors. We rely on YOUR recommendations and hope you will fill out the forms and share your favorite service providers.





Be sure to check the Meet Our Member feature on our HOME PAGE

If you are having any difficulty using this site please call us at 917-947-9121
 
 
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