November 16th, 2025

 
Congratulations to the New Members of the
GNPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS  
Robin Levine, Toby Mailman, Bill Mills, Al Miller
and Returning Board Members
Lenore Arons and Andi Peretz

IMPORTANT PRESENTATION!
RECOGNIZE AND AVOID SCAMS
Friday November 21st, 10:00 AM ZOOM

The New York State Division of Consumer Protections will host a zoom meeting on how to avoid scams and frauds that specifically target older adults.

For more information and to register: 11/21/2025

WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 29th, 4:00 PM In person

Join other members of GNPS for a wreathmaking class. All materials provided $55 for members/$61 for non-member guests.

For more information and to register: 11/29/2025

GNPS DANCE
Saturday, January 24th, 7:00 PM In person

You have asked for years and we have finally scheduled a Dance Party. More Details to come and if you are interested in helping us plan and execute this event, please register and answer the question about helping.

For more information and to register: 1/24/2026

SOME GREAT THINGS TO DO

JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE & SOLVING SESSION
Tuesday November 18th, 11:00 AM In person

Love jigsaw puzzles? Come meet up with others to swap boxed puzzles or join us as we work on a puzzle together!

For more information and to register: 11/18/2025

CAFÉ DE GNPS
Thursday November 20th, 10:00 AM In person

Meet up with other members of Good Neighbors for coffee and conversation at the Main Library. December's meeting will be December 18th.

For more information and to register: 11/20/2025

LIFE AND DEATH DISCUSSION GROUP

Thursday November 20th, 6:30 PM In person & ZOOM

New group with Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture to discuss the inevitable.

For more information and to register: 11/20/2025

INTRODUCTION TO MONET AT THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM
Sunday November 30th, at 2:00PM, 2:25PM and 2:50PM In person

25 minute Introduction tours to Monet.

For more information and to register: 11/30/2025

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH 826NYC
Tuesday, December 2nd, 10:00 AM In Person

Looking for a volunteer opportunity to work with kids? 826NYC has a volunteer day for members of GNPS to find out what they do and how you can get involved.

For more information and to register click here: 12/2/2025

DYNAMICS OF DEMOCRACY
Thursday December 4th, 1:00 PM ZOOM

Watch the assigned movie and then come for the lecture.

For more information and to register:  12/4/2025

GAME DAY AT PARK SLOPE LIBRARY
Saturday December 6th, 1:00 PM In person

Bring your favorite game and meet up with others for a fun afternoon of Scrabble or you favorite game. Meeting after this is Dec 20.

For more information and to register: 12/6/2025

AUTHOR TALK: MOTHERLAND BY MARGARET KOGAN

Sunday December 7th, 5:00 PM ZOOM

. GNPS member and poet, Margaret Kogan will read from her newest publication on love, memory and loss.

For more information and to register: 12/7/2025

INTERVIEW WITH A 7TH GRADER
Tuesday December 9th & Monday December 15th, at 11:00 AM In Person.

Students from MS839 meet up with members of Good Neighbors as part of their community outreach. December 9th is a meet and greet and December 15th is the actual interview about your life and experiences. Please register for both if possible, otherwise register for the session you can attend.

For more information and to register:  12/9  12/15

LEARNING ABOUT GNPS AND THE WEBSITE

Thursday December 11th, 10:00 AM ZOOM

Confused about the GNPS website or have questions about the Good Neighbors organization? Come to this monthly meeting to learn how to get the most out of our website and activities.

For more information and to register: 12/11/2025

LGBTQ HOLIDAY PARTY
Sunday December 14th, 3:00 PM at The Other Half Brewery, In person

Join the Good Neighbors of Park Slope LGBTQ Community and Age 60+ Lesbians from Boomer Lesbians of Park Slope for our annual holiday party.

For more information and to register: 12/14/2025

ZOOM MEETINGS
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL GNPS MEMBERS
(REGISTER ON THE CALENDAR FOR THESE MEETINGS)

ISSUES AND ACTIONS DISCUSSION CIRCLE:  Sundays at 3:30 PM on ZOOM with Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture & GNPS

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING: 1st Thursday of the month at 9:30 AM

WRITING TOGETHER GROUP 1: 1st Every other Wednesday, 3:00 PM.
Join a small group of members who enjoy writing with others. Please register on the calendar.

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

DISCUSSING THE NEWS: Mondays at 1:15 PM

TRAVEL DISCUSSION GROUP:  Next meeting December 9th 

ART MUSEUM AND GALLERY LOVERS GROUP: Alternate Tuesdays

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 1: Alternate Wednesdays at 9:00 AM

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 1:30 PM

TALK TO ME: Saturdays at 10:00 AM

Check the calendar for more activities!

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

WRITING TOGETHER GROUP 2: Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 AM

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.  Check the calendar.

GAMES
(BE SURE TO REGISTER ON THE CALENDAR AS GAMES WILL BE CANCELLED IF NOT ENOUGH REGISTRATIONS)

GAMES AT PARK SLOPE LIBRARY: December 6th , December 20th
Join us for games on Saturday afternoons. Bring the game you want to play!

IN PERSON CANASTA: November 19th, December 17th

IN PERSON SCRABBLE: November 25th, December 23rd

IN PERSON BRIDGE FOR EXPERIENCED PLAYERS:  December 3rd at Sip & Play.
See calendar for other bridge games.

IN PERSON PINOCHLE: November 21st at Noon

ONLINE TEXAS HOLDEM: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

OTHER GNPS INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Feature added to registration process!!
You now have the ability to edit your registration after you register. So if you register as a household and then one of you wants to cancel – you can now cancel only one registration!! Watch for more changes in the coming weeks.