September 25, 2024

You should have noticed that there are changes to the Good Neighbors of Park Slope Calendar. Things may look a little different but please let us know if you have any questions or problems registering.

GNPS Annual Meeting

When: Thursday October 17th, 7:00 PM
Where: Camp Friendship, 339 8th Street (just below 6th Avenue)

Join us to hear about the exciting things GNPS has accomplished in the past year and plans for our future.

There will be reports from our committee chairs, and introductions from the candidates for the GNPS Board of Directors.

Light refreshments, trivia, singalong and connect with friends!

You can vote on the Home Page -- Make sure you are signed into the website as a member with your user name and password. Only GNPS members can vote.

Register for the Annual Meeting and/or Vote for the Board here:

10/17/24

SOME GREAT THINGS TO DO

NEW FITNESS AREA INSTRUCTION
 Thursday September 26 10:00 AM  In person

Curious about the new equipment by the 9^th St Playground? We have one more session of instructions with the Y to teach us how to get the most of the new equipment that was specifically designed for seniors.

For more information and to register: 9/26/24

TOUR AT THE THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM:
The Dinner Party Exhibit
September 25th, October 2nd In Person

Guided tour by docent and GNPS member Ellen Sussman.

For more information and to register: 9/25/24 10/2/24

INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION ON PRE-PLANNING A FUNERAL
Wednesday October 2nd, 11:00 AM In person

Hear about the latest options, and the importance of planning ahead.

For more information and to register: 10/2/2024

MEDICARE PRESENTATION by THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Monday October 7th, 3:00 PM ZOOM

Unsure about which Medicare plan to chose? Thinking of changing your health insurance plan? Come hear a presentation from an expert and objective State resource on choosing a plan that best meets your individual needs. 

For more information and to register:  10/7/2024

STRONGER MEMORY PROGRAM
Monday October 14th, 2:00 PM ZOOM

This is a the first session of a 10 week Zoom program on improving your memory. This will be the 4^th GNPS series led by facilitator and GNPS member, Susan Louer 

For more information and to register: 10/14/24

LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Friday October 18th, 10:00 AM ZOOM

Have questions about Good Neighbors or the website? Come to this 1 hour orientation.

For more information and to register:  10/18/24

MEDICARE EDUCATION EVENT WITH CAITLIN STIENE
Monday, October 21st, 3:00 PM  ZOOM

If you have questions about Medicare, join a free virtual Medicare education event online.  This is a chance to ask questions of a Medicare expert during a live Zoom event.

For more information and to register:  10/21/2024

BUILDING LGBTQ COMMUNITY: GETTING TO KNOW US BRUNCH
Tuesday October 22nd, 11:00 AM  In person

Add your name to the "Building LGBTQ Community" interest group on the Interests Page to be part of our mailing list.  
Join us for our first meeting of this new group. 

For more information and to register:  10/22/2024 

MANAGING YOUR DIGITAL LIFE, ASSETS AND LEGACY
Tuesday October 22nd, 3:00 PM  ZOOM

Don't miss this informative and eye-opening workshop on what you need to know and understand about your digital life and what you leave behind.

For more information and to register: 10/22/2024

DOWNSIZING EVENT: PLANNING YOUR NEXT MOVE?
Thursday October 24th, 12:00 PM  In person

Thinking about moving, downsizing, renovating? This informative presentation will answer your questions and help you get started.

For more information and to register: 10/24/2024

VOLUNTEER IN PROSPECT PARK
Saturday October 26th, 11:00 AM  In person

Join GNPS and other community groups on World Sustainability Day for a day of caring for our park.  Volunteers will work on tree beds, cultivating soil, laying down mulch and removing litter. 

For more information and to register: 10/26/2024

DON'T MISS THE GNPS ART SHOW IN THE WINDOW OF THE FORMER RITE AID 
FOR GOOD NEIGHBORS OF PARK SLOPE ARTIST MEMBERS

September 3rd - November 15th

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

DISCUSSING THE NEWS: Mondays at 1:15 PM

ART MUSEUM AND GALLERY LOVERS GROUP:  Alternate Tuesday afternoons

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)

Café de GNPS at the GAP Library: Monthly meet up for coffee and conversation at the Central Library.  9/26/2024

Grandparents Coffee at Zatar:  Monthly meet up for breakfast discussion about being a grandparent.  9/27/2024

SUNDAY MORNING WALKS: Sundays

WEEKDAY WALKING: Thursdays

PICKLEBALL: There is a group that emails  & meets for  games. 

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 10/23 at 11AM
Pinochle  10/10 at 2PM

Scrabble 10/30 at 11AM  

Bridge for Experienced Players - First Wednesday of 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/mo. at Sip and Play and other times in member homes if we have volunteers to host.

^{OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS}

The Park Slope Civic Council is offering GNPS members a discount for Food for Thought on Wednesday, October 16th. Please sign into the website as a member and scroll down the  Home Page for information.