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November 23nd, 2024




SOME GREAT THINGS TO DO

GNPS ART SHOW

249 7th Ave (former Rite Aid)

The GNPS Art Show has been extended through the end of November. Be sure to check out the GNPS artists while you can. Perhaps an after Thanksgiving dinner walk with the family?


GNPS Art on the Avenue Website



BUILDING LGBTQ COMMUNITY 
Wednesday December 4th, 11:00 AM In person

Brunch with members of GRIOT, a Brooklyn Group serving LGBTQ elders of color.

For more information and to register: 12/4/2024  



PRESENTATION BY BIG APPLE GREETERS
Thursday December 5th, 3:00 PM  ZOOM

Come learn about this interesting volunteer opportunity. Meet GNPS members who are Big Apple Greeters.

For more information and to register: 12/5/2024



NYC COMPOSTING—IT’S COMPLICATED
Tuesday December 10th, 11:00 AM  ZOOM

The Climate Change Interest Group will host a presentation on composting: Curbside Composting, Community Composting. Guest Speaker Elena Tinschert from Big Reuse.

For more information and to register: 12/10/2024  



TOUR AND TASTING AT HALFTONE DISTILLERY
Friday December 13, 1:00 PM  In person

Come join us for a private tasting and tour at Halftone Distillery. Cost will be $33 per person. Their gin is not to be missed. Pick up extra bottles for holiday gifts.

For more information and to register: 12/13/2024  



LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE
Tuesday December 17th, 3:00 PM 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: 12/17/2024



COMING IN JANUARY

Presentation by SPOP:  Service Program for Older Adults on Your Mental Health in 2025 
Click here for more information:1/9/2025 


Presentation by Road Scholar Travel  
Overview of travel with Road Scholar Tours for Singles, Grandparents or Based on Activity Level.   
Click here for more information:  1/14/2025



BROOKLYN MUSEUM TOURS

Tour of the Egyptian Collection:  12/5/2024

Tour of the American Galleries:
 1/3/2025  1/24/2025

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

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE MEETING: 3rd Wednesday of the month

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: Every Friday at 11:00 AM

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

WEEKLY BALANCE CLASS via ZOOM: Fridays at 1:30PM
No Class 11/29 or 12/27


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


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)


Pinochle (to be announced)
Canasta 
 12/11 
Scrabble 12/18


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



 

OTHER GNPS INFORMATION
New Interest Group added to the Interest Page "Conversational German":
We are looking for members interested in joining us for this new group. Please add your name to the mailing list for more information

 

 

 


OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP AT OLD STONE HOUSE
Saturday November 30th, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM In person

Members of Good Neighbors receive a special discount.

Check the GNPS calendar for more information: 11/30/2024




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