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October 18, 2026

October News Flash - Our Upcoming Annual Meeting!

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       ***GNPS ANNUAL MEETING - VOTE AND REGISTER ***

TIME TO VOTE FOR GNPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND LEARN MORE ABOUT GNPS ACTIVITIES
 
         October 29 7pm  

The Annual Meeting is your opportunity to meet the candidates for the
GNPS Board of Directors,  hear what GNPS has been up to in the past year
and learn about exciting things to come!  

  You can vote online before Oct 29 here:

2026 GNPS Board Election Proxy Ballot

You can vote in person at the Annual Meeting by registering here:

GNPS Annual Meeting 10/29

Camp Friendship Hall
339 8th Street (just below 6th Avenue)

 GNPS HOLIDAY ART SHOW - SAVE THE DATE(S)! 🎨  

November 22-December 20

Opening Reception Sunday, November 22, 2-5PM!

OSSAM GALLERY

300 7th Street (between 4th - 5th Avenues)

FLYING HIGH: BIRD MIGRATION WITH PARK RANGERS  🦅

Oct 19      In Person

Over 200 bird species choose our local park for their different types of migration.  
 
Park Rangers will describe the birds' distinctly varied lives and travels. 

We will walk approximately 2 miles - the route includes hills, some stairs,

and unpaved uneven trails.

 Cost is $10 per person and is non-refundable.

For more information and to register:

Flying High: Bird Migration with the Park Rangers - 10/19/2026

Low Vision Sharing Group  

Oct 19      On Zoom

The Low Vision Sharing Group will meet to discuss and share

Topics for future meetings will be discussed 

   For more information and to register:

Low Vision Sharing Group - 10/19/2026

MEDICARE EDUCATION EVENT  🩺  

Oct 21      On Zoom

Questions about Medicare?
Are you ready for changes in 2027?

Join a FREE Medicare Education Event Online

Caitlin Stiene Forese will be back to talk about 
Medicare plans, Advantage Plans and what you need to know.
 
This event is open to the public, but you must register to receive the zoom information. 

For more information and to register:

Medicare Education Event - 10/21/2026

BROOKLYN MUSEUM INTRODUCTION TOURS: IRIS VAN HERPENS 🎨  

Oct 22 In Person

Choose From 2:00, 2:20, and 2:40 PM tour times

Brooklyn Museum Guide and GNPS member Ellen Sussman will
provide a 20 minute introduction to the Iris Van Herpen Exhibit.
 
This is a ticketed event. Free and untimed for Museum Members.

For more information and to register:

Brooklyn Museum: Introduction Tour: Iris Van Herpen - 10/22/2026

STRONGER MEMORY REFRESHER MEETING 📣

October 23     On Zoom

Check in for anyone who has taken the Stronger Memory Clasees.

Chance to catch up and get inspired.  

For more information and to register: 

Stronger Memory Refresher - 10/28/2026

LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE   🖥️

November 13       On Zoom

Learn about Good Neighbors, what we offer,
and how to use our website.

For new members and anyone who wants to learn how to better
maneuver the website.

For more information and to register:

Learning about GNPS and its website - 11/13/2026

SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE GNPS HOLIDAY DANCE   🎉  🎶

Sunday, December 13 In Person

Save the Date for our Holiday Dance

Ugly Sweater Context!

DJ Sid Huang will rock the house.
 
Click here for more information

SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE: GNPS Holiday Dance - 12/13/2026

ONGOING ZOOM MEETING GROUPS TO JOIN: 🗣️ 

Regularly scheduled zoom meetings open to all GNPS members.

Please register for these groups on the Calendar.

TALK TO ME: SATURDAY AM DISCUSSION GROUP

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING: 1st Thursday

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND BIKES/E-BIKES ADVOCACY ISSUE GROUP: 3rd Wednesday of the month

TRAVEL DISCUSSION GROUP:  TBA

DISCUSSING THE NEWS: Every Monday at 4:30PM.

ART MUSEUM AND GALLERY LOVERS GROUP: Alternate Tuesdays

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 1: Alternate Wednesdays

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 2: Every Friday

WRITING TOGETHER: Every other Wednesday

FRIDAY BALANCE CLASS: Every Friday

ISSUES AND ACTIONS WITH BSEC - Sundays

LIFE AND DEATH DISCUSSION WITH BSEC - 3rd Thursday

IN PERSON ACTIVITIES 🎉 

PLAY READING GROUP -October 27

CAFÉ DE GNPS - 10/29; 11/19; 12/17 at Grand Army Plaza Library

AGING TRANSITIONS: CHILDFREE CHAPTER -  November 1

SUNDAY MORNING WALKS - every Sunday

MONDAY SPANISH GROUP -  every Monday at Park Slope Library

OUTDOOR SKETCHING - every Wednesday

WEEKDAY WALKING - every Thursday

PICKLEBALL - group that emails and meets for games

GAMES  ♣️ 🎲 🃏 🎴

Games in person unless otherwise specified.

We now have 2 meeting places for Games.
 
Check your confirmation email to confirm location!


Jigsaw Puzzle Group - October 20 

Scrabble - October 22

Canasta - October 27

Pinochle - October  29

Bridge for experienced players -November 4

Texas Hold'em Tournament - Tuesdays at 7pm weekly online


Note - games cancelled if not enough registrants
- check the HOME PAGE for dates and cancellations.

Activities Being Planned

 MAH JONG - NEW BEGINNERS GROUP BEING PLANNED

If you are interested in this please be sure that
 your name is on the Mah Jong Interest Group list on the
Interest Groups Page

 you will be notified when this group will be starting.
You may also text Michele Rosen directly at 732 278 4988 or email her at
michele103046@gmail.com

New Book Clubs Being Planned

We are asking our members whether they are interested
in starting more book clubs and in what subjects.  

Please help by giving us your  
input. Click here and fill out this short survey:
2026 Book Club Interest Survey


Holiday Wreath Making at Old Stone House Being Planned

Sam Lewis, the Director of Gardens at OSH Has offered a workshop for GNPS on Saturday, November 28. All materials provided. Cost is $60.  We need to know if enough people are interested before we commit or put on calendar.
Contact Andi at andi.gnps@gmail.com
for more information or to let us know if you'd be interested. 

Check the CALENDAR for other activities, discussion groups, support groups and more.

For questions about specific events contact that group's contact person.

Questions about registering or the website, contact Andi at andi.gnps@gmail.com.  

Be sure to check our home page

for photos from recent events, GNPS news

and upcoming events from our partners!