May 9, 2026

It's May - Enjoy the Longer Days!

GNPS CANDIDATES FOR GNPS BOARD - TIME TO APPLY! 📣

Good Neighbors of Park Slope is an all volunteer organization.  We would
appreciate you considering joining our Board of Directors - term starts in November 2026.

No fund raising is required and time commitment involves attending 
Board meetings and participating in important GNPS activities.

 If you enjoy GNPS' terrific offerings this is your opportunity to 
help GNPS keep moving forward in serving our members! 

If you are interested in applying, please fill out the Board Member Application.
 
Applications are due by May 31!
Apply here: 
2026 Board Member Application


If you have any questions, please contact Judith Feldman, Vice President and Nominating Committee Chair, at judith.feldman@yahoo.com.

HEALTHY AGING AND FALL PREVENTION 🏥

Monday, May 11th.  6:30 PM ZOOM

Presentation by a geriatrician from NYU Langone on the hazards of everyday life.

For more information and to register: 

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention - 5/11/2026

GLOBAL VOLUNTEERISM AND THE PEACE CORPS! 🌍 

Wednesday, May 13 at Noon In Person

Presentation by GNPS member Sunghee Nam about her experiences in the Peace Corps after retirement

For more information and to register: 

Global Volunteerism and the Peace Corps - 5/13/26

KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY TOUR 🥃

Thursday, May 14th In person.

Tour and tasting event at one of the oldest distilleries in New York City.

The science and history of whisky distilling are presented during the tour.

Cost is $32

For more information and to register: 

Kings County Distillery Tour - 5/14/2026

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT  🍎

Wednesday May 27th at 6:30 PM on ZOOM

Dr. Bhagat of NYPBM Hospital will guide us through diet, exercise and the new GLP-1 drugs.

For more information and to register: 

Nutrition and Weight Management - 5/27/2026

BIRDWATCHING WALKS 🦆 

May 13th and May 19th  9:00 AM. In person.

There are a few spots left for the Bird Walks led by bird enthusiast Linda Ewing.   
It's an opportunity to take an easy stroll in Prospect Park to witness the incredible diversity of
migrating birds; get identification tips; and learn about their behavior & ecology too.

Cost is $8 per person.

For more information and to register: 

Birdwatching Walk-Spring Migration - 5/13/2026
Birdwatching Walk-Spring Migration - 5/19/2026

ORGANIZING YOUR FINANCES, SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE 📊  

Thursday, June 4th 11:00 AM On ZOOM

Presentation on how Daily Money Managers are helping seniors with managing everyday tasks

For more information and to register: 

Organizing Your Finances and Simplifying Your Life - 6/4/2026

CYCLONE GAMES!!! ⚾  

GNPS has a block of seats for 2 Cyclone games
at Maimonides Park in Coney Island.

Come join us for a fun time rooting for our local Minor League baseball team!
Tickets $25

Deadline to order tickets is June 1. 

July 18 - Cyclones Game - Friends and Family

August 16 - Cyclones Game - Friends and Family 

For more information and to register: 

GNPS Friends and Family: Cyclones Game - 7/18/2026

GNPS Friends and Family: Cyclones Game - 8/16/2026

SAVE THE DATES!!!
COME AND SEE OUR

NEW GNPS ART SHOW
at OSSAM GALLERY, 300 7th Street
June 5 - 28

Opening reception: SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2-5 PM

ADVOCACY

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND E-BIKES ADVOCACY ISSUE GROUP

Visit the GNPS table on Saturday, May 30th, 11 AM-2 PM
at Bike Day in Prospect Park. We will show off our
LinkNYC safety education information and our other
efforts to advocate for pedestrian safety.



Please volunteer to help us at our table!!  Contact Barb Rothbart, rothbarb7@gmail.com.

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

TRAVEL DISCUSSION GROUP:  2nd Tuesday

DISCUSSING THE NEWS: Every Monday at 1:15 PM.

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
(We are looking for 2 new members! Please consider registering NOW!)

FRIDAY BALANCE CLASS: Every Friday

ISSUES AND ACTIONS WITH BSEC - Sundays

LIFE AND DEATH DISCUSSION WITH BSEC - 3rd Thursday

IN PERSON ACTIVITIES 🎉 

NEW! DISCUSSION POLITIQUE EN FRANCAIS - Thursday 

NEW! PLAY READING GROUP - first Tuesday of the Month

WE ARE CHILDFREE - first Sunday

SUNDAY MORNING WALKS - every Sunday

OUTDOOR SKETCHING - every Wednesday

WEEKDAY WALKING - every Thursday

PICKLEBALL - group that emails and meets for games

MONDAY SPANISH GROUP -  every Monday at Park Slope Library

CAFÉ DE GNPS - last Thursday at Grand Army Plaza Library

GAMES  ♣️🎲🃏🎴

Canasta - May  20 In Person

Pinochle - May 21 In Person

Scrabble -  May 26 In Person 

Bridge for experienced players - May 13 In Person

Jigsaw Puzzle Group - In Person. Third Tuesday of the month

Texas Hold'em Tournament - Tuesdays at 7pm weekly On Zoom


Note - games cancelled if not enough registrants - check the HOME PAGE.

IMPORTANT!

If you are interested in starting a new group or

becoming the "contact" person for a new group, 

please contact Judy Feldman, judith.feldman@yahoo.com.

JOIN INTEREST GROUPS!  🎉

Be sure to add your name to the Interest Group mailing list on the Interests Page.  

By adding your name to an Interest Group you will receive information when relevant events
are placed on the calendar so you can sign up ASAP for those that interest you!

For example, if you love walking tours - sign up for that interest group
to receive an early invitation to future walking tours!  

There is no commitment to sign up for any interest group.

Sign up for Interest Groups here: 

Interest Groups

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!