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September 27, 2026

Welcome to Autumn 

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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)

Poetry Reading and Discussion

September 27 at 5PM  ON ZOOM

Readings by GNPS Member and Poet Margaret Kogan
from her new book Steppingstones and

Poet Ellen Rosenbloom from her new book
Passing Through

Followed by Q&A and Discussion.  

Poetry Reading and Conversation - 9/27/2026

PRESENTATION BY READING PARTNERS  📕

September 28  ON ZOOM

LOVE TO READ? MISS TEACHING? FEEL LIKE THE DAYS ARE LONG?

Reading Partners has a place for you!

Learn about how just one hour a week can make a difference in a child's literacy success.

Tutoring sessions can be done online or in-person.

For more information and to register for this informational presentation:

Presentation by Reading Partners: Volunteer Opportunity - 9/28/2026

BIRDWATCHING WALK - FALL MIGRATION. 🦅 

October 1     In Person

Linda Ewing of the Prospect Park Bird Club
will be leading the first walk of the fall migration.
Cost is non-refundable $8

For more information and to register: 
Birdwatching Walk- Fall Migration - 10/1/2026

October 13    In Person

Gabriel Willow noted urban naturalist and bird enthusiast will lead
a group through Prospect Park. There are a few spots remaining.
Cost is non-refunable $8

Birdwatching Walk- Fall Migration - 10/13/2026

ART SHOW PLANNING  GROUP     🖼️

October 2  In Person

We have been invited to have another art show at Ossam Gallery

from November 21 - December 20.

Please join us to plan a successful show - we need artists to plan, hang and organize our show.

 Everyone is welcome.  Come to the meeting with your ideas!
  
For more information and to register:

Art Show Planning Meeting NEW SHOW! - 10/2/2026

Learning About GNPS and the Website  🖥️

October 8       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 - 10/8/2026

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN: CONCERT PERFORMANCE
OF HMS PINAFORE  🎶

October 14   In Person

The cast of the upcoming production of HMS Pinafore

by the Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Company will present a preview

of HMS Pinafore in concert at the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of New York.

No sets or costumes; just the main singers with piano accompaniment.

Tickets are free!

For more information and to register: 

Gilbert and Sullivan: Concert Performance HMS Pinafore - 10/14/2026

FILM SCREENING: THE STORYTELLER  🎬 

Oct 16      In Person

Good Neighbors and the Park Slope Library are pleased to present a free screening of the

documentary "The Storyteller" based on the book Family Declassified.  

Author and GNPS member Katherine Fennelly and the director, Dylan Hirsch

will be available for Q&A following the movie.

Film Screening: The Storyteller - 10/16/2026

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

Death Cafe

October 28  In Person

GNPS member Vivien K. Zak will facilitate a Death Cafe at a local coffee shop.

No agenda, no objectives, just discussion on the themes of death.

The cafe will be closed to the public so we will have a private, cozy space

to share. Refreshments available for purchase.

Click here for more information

Death Cafe - 10/28/2026

A Very SW!NG Out Holiday

Sunday, December 6 In Person

GNPS has obtained a block of discounted 
orchestra seats for this popular annual tradition.
Tickets are $64 and are non-refundable unless we have a waitlist
  
Click here for more information

A Very SW!NG Out Holiday at the Joyce Theater - 12/6/2026

SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE
GNPS Holiday Dance

Sunday, December 13 In Person

Save the Date for our Holiday Dance

More information to come.

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

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

BROOKLYN MUSEUM INTRODUCTION TOURS: IRIS VAN HERPENS 🎨  

Oct 1,11,22 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 - 10/1/2026
Brooklyn Museum: Introduction Tour: Iris Van Herpen - 10/11/2026
Brooklyn Museum: Introduction Tour: Iris Van Herpen - 10/22/2026

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:  Oct 13th

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

FRIDAY BALANCE CLASS: Every Friday

ISSUES AND ACTIONS WITH BSEC - Sundays

LIFE AND DEATH DISCUSSION WITH BSEC - 3rd Thursday

IN PERSON ACTIVITIES 🎉 

AGING TRANSITIONS: CHILDFREE CHAPTER -  October 4

PLAY READING GROUP -October 27

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  ♣️ 🎲 🃏 🎴

Games in person unless otherwise specified.

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

Bridge for experienced players - October 7

Pinochle - October 15 and 29

Jigsaw Puzzle Group - October 20 

Canasta - September 29 and October 14 and 27

Scrabble - To Be Announced

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


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

HOW TO START AN INTEREST GROUP

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.

ADD YOUR NAME TO 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.

Registrations for activities must be made by clicking on the event on the Calendar.

To add your name to an Interest Group, click 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!