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Vol. 44 No. 12 Serving Barefoot Bay, Micco and Southern-most Brevard County Monthly December 2022
Hurricane Nicole Hits Barefoot Bay
Barefoot Bay took a direct hit from Hurricane Nicole, a Category 1 storm, early on
the morning of November 10, 2022, though landfall was offically south of Vero Beach
on Hutchinson Island. Homes in Barefoot Bay suffered minor damage and dodged
the significant structural damage experienced in the more powerful 2004 hurricanes,
even though the northern eye wall and the eye of Hurricane Nicole passed directly
over Barefoot Bay around 4 a.m. Barefoot Bay avoided any long term power loss as
the area’s electric grid did not fail.
Hurricane Nicole will most likely be remembered for an unmoored sailboat crash-
ing against the Barefoot Bay pier. Damage to the pier appeared minor, with some
scrapes from the sailboat bumping against the pylons. A few older Barefoot Bay
homes lost shutters and siding. Another home lost a carport, damaging a vehicle
parked beneath it. Beach erosion from Hurricane Nicole, common with most storms,
caused significant damage to some homes along the east coast, but Barefoot Bay’s
beach property suffered very little damage and the beach erosion will eventually be
repaired and replenished by the state.
The evacuation order for Barefoot Bay was voluntary, so most in our community
did not evacuate. The storm arrived late in the evening and was gone by morning,
with many sleeping through the worst of it. Barefoot Bay was fortunate that this late
in the year, Hurricane Nicole began as a sub-tropical storm, had very little time to
develop, and never actually produced sustained hurricane force winds in our area.
Hurricane season officially ends on November 30.
Unmoored sailboat drifts into Barefoot Bay pier duting Hurricane Nicole Eye of Hurricane Nicole passes over Barefoot Bay
Barefoot Bay Election Results
Bruce Amoss, Joe Klosky, and Lynn Tummolo received the most votes in the
2022 election for Barefoot Bay Board of Trustees. Mike Morrissey was not reelected
for another term. Both Barefoot Bay Charter Amendments passed. After multiple
previous attempts, residents of Barefoot Bay finally agreed to raise the Barefoot Bay
Recreation District’s purchasing limit from $25,000 to $50,000. Any procurement
requested by BBRD over $50,000 will come before the voters as a referendum, requir-
ing approval. The other Charter Amendment changed term limits and the process
for electing Barefoot Bay Trustees. Trustees will now serve three-year terms (with a
consecutive term limit of six years) and the Barefoot Bay Board of Trustees will have
no more than two Trustee positions up for election in any given year. (Editor’s note:
The increase in the spending limit is the result of good governance. Thank you voters!)
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A Word From Your
Recreation District Chair
Bruce Amoss
The election cycle is finally over. The three trustee positions were filled by Bruce
Amoss, Lynn Tummolo, and Joe Klosky. All will serve a two-year term beginning
January 2023.The referendum to increase the Charter Cap to $50,000 passed. The
referendum to increase the Trustee Term to three years also passed.
I never thought I would ever be in politics but because of the way Barefoot Bay
is set up as a government entity, Board members must be elected by the District's
residents. We are a non-partisan form of government. The candidates run because
they want to help Barefoot Bay stay sound and improve. Maybe the USA as a whole
utif
Bea room
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Bus ily
should take a page out of our playbook.
Agenda Items from the October 25th BOT meeting:
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Blinds and Shutters ines
s • Pool #1 Pit and Heater Replacement and Relocation Project was awarded to
Family Pools Inc.
www.sebastianblindsandshutters.com • The amended and restated DOR was certified.
• The November 10th BOT meeting was rescheduled because of hurricane
• Plantation Shutters
• Blinds of All Kinds FREE Nicole.
The November 10th meeting contained the following agenda items:
• Measuring • Social Media guidelines will be considered and approved for future district
• Shades of All Types
• In-Home Service accounts.
• Draperies/Valances • Review and approve Budget Amendment 2022-24. Background on this
•Design Service Available BEST PRICES amendment: At the end of each fiscal year, staff requests the Board to real-
locate budgeted expenditures between departments, as well as increases and
Locally Owned/Operated for 30 Years decreases in R&M/Capital Projects Department line-item budgets necessary to
close project budgets and transfer the budgets to contingency in preparation
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• The rescheduled November BOT meeting will be followed by the golf manager
(Across from Sherwin Williams) giving a presentation to all assembled.
I hope everyone had a safe and joyous Thanksgiving Celebration.
Bruce Amoss
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A Word From Your
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ment of the “Kiss Cancer Goodbye”
volunteers—Kent Cichon, Bruce Amoss,
this year, when attending the Parade
remember to bring your food donations Call Mike 772-480-4331
Randy Loveland, Hurrell Brinker, Sean & for the Food Pantry right here in Barefoot
Tina Cade, Ann Manzo, Tom & Nancy Bay at the First Baptist Church. Elves
O’Donnell, Lynn Tummolo, Kathy Mendes, will be walking the Parade with food
Lynne Carlsen, Tony & Nancy O’Donnell, carts and the church will be picking up
Phyliss Sperling, Barb & Roddie Seitz, the donations that evening. Gift cards
Don Oldakowski, Bobbi Mosley, Paul & are also accepted. Oops, almost forgot!
Mary Weck, MJ Kalish, Judy Nesbitt, The lineup for the Parade is 4:30 p.m. at
Tom & Mary Rauensewinder, Linda
Doran, Mary Fahey RN, Tina Bowers RN,
Charlotte Styron, Loretta Santilli, Janine
the parking lot of the 19th Hole, and the
Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Homemade
goodies and cookies served after the
PRIVATE CRUISES AND TOURS
Our Adventures are so much more than just a boat ride.
Bryant, Sue Reddy, Joanne Plasse, Kathy Parade in Building A.
Mendes, Betsy & Ed Clark, Kathleen
Fortier, Peter Carey, Pat Pfohl, John
Christmas Decorations—The Bay has
been decorated by Joanne Plasse and
Swimming at the Sandbar,
Burke, Sue Albert, Paul Voit, Lizzann her Christmas Elves, which includes our Island Exploration,
Taylor, Meg Frigon, Don Kies and Jack Property Services! Let me take a moment
(who worked our golf carts – sorry Jack, to point out that our Jewish family here
Dolphin Watch,
we don’t have a last name!) And also all in the Bay is not forgotten this holiday Sunset Cruises,
our business partners! If I have forgotten season, and we will light the Menorah on
your name, my apologies. Please know the appropriate evenings. This is a great Cocktail Cruises, &
you made a difference.
I would venture to say, that every
start to our holiday season!
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person in this Bay has been touched by a well-known Hypnotist/Comedian, the
this disease, cancer—and hence, stands “Laugh Specialist” Denise Oatley Hall.
to benefit by every volunteer hour, every The doors open at 5 p.m. and once the
dollar donated, and every raffle gift show begins at 6:30 p.m. We will ask that
donated. When we give, we truly give the bar closes, so that the quiet of the Affordable Luxury aboard a classic 32’ Sedan Cruiser.
from the heart. Barefoot Bay, your dona- room allows for a great show. Bring your Private & Customized tours for you and five of your
tion to the Brevard County American own appetizers. Tickets are available at
Cancer Society was $10,835. Thank you the CVO office, Monday through Friday, friends and family. Call us for pricing!
from the bottom of our hearts!
By now, our voting is over and our TVs
10 a.m. until 2 p.m. NYE tickets avail-
able Nov.29th. Tickets are $18 each. The Call us today! Deals this good don’t last forever.
can move on to Christmas ads instead show should be over by 8 p.m. so wander
of the incessant election ads—which, in on over to Lakeside where there will be Call or Text 321-334-7248
my opinion were childish and horrific this music entertainment and drinks.
year! On a higher note, the Bay has elect- Coming Soon: Tickets for Leigh peacemakercharters@gmail.com
ed Bruce Amoss, Joe Klosky, and Lynn Shannon’s “Illusions in Revue” Female
Tummolo to sit on our Board of Trustees Impersonation and Entertainment avail-
Website: www.peacemakercharters.com • Facebook: www.facebook,com/peacemakercharters
come this January. And as voters we able November 29th. Tickets are $20.
have approved the two referendums that The Revue is on Tuesday, January 17,
were up for approval. Congratulations! 2023. And the Barefoot by the Lake
Christmas Parade—On a joyful note, Car Show will be held Sunday, January
our Barefoot Bay Christmas Parade 29, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
is right around the corner on Sunday, Applications for car owners are at the
December 4th. If you are planning to CVO Office. Also applications for ven-
walk or ride in the parade, please con- dors for the car show are at the CVO
tact Joe Klosky at 570-280-6371 or Office. Vendors can call Janine Bryant at
772-631-2365. This year, there is a 413-519-9978. Let’s make December a
Christmas Bazaar added to the Sunday special month, with Goodwill and Peace
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Answer Nurse
A monthly column to help answer your home care questions
Grief During the Holidays
When you’ve lost someone, the holi- way to express your range of emotions.
days can be a very challenging time. Take an Epsom salt bath, which is
Below, we answer your questions about known for reducing stress physically and
how to navigate them. mentally.
Q: I recently lost my aunt, who was Q: I lost a loved one six months ago.
like a mother to me. She had terminal I’m still incredibly sad, but part of me
cancer, and it wasn’t a surprise, but I’m
still extremely sad and don’t know how to
get through the holidays without her. Can
wants to start going out again, especially
now that it’s the holidays. But I also feel
guilty. Is it wrong for me to celebrate,
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upsetting—and the holidays only exac- but you shouldn’t feel guilty at all for
erbate this. But there are some things wanting to celebrate the holidays. It is
you can do to cope better with your loss a way to bring back some normalcy to
including: your life, and very life-affirming, which
Allow yourself to feel your sadness. is ultimately the key to getting through
If you want to cry, cry. Expressing your your grief long-term – a very healthy goal
grief is part of the healing process. Don’t to have.
judge yourself. Q: Are grieving patterns affected by
Make time to be with others. While age?
part of the grieving process is a solo A: Yes. A person’s age and level of
act, it is important not to isolate your- emotional development will affect the
self, particularly during the holidays. So,
make an extra effort to meet with friends
way they grieve.
Children younger than age 2 may
occasionally, if even for a short amount refuse to talk and may be generally irri-
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Be gentle with yourself. Don’t do and bed-wetting problems.
more than you can handle. During the Children younger than age 7 usually
holidays, this may mean you don’t attend perceive death as separation. They may
every holiday party you’re invited to. And feel abandoned and scared, and they
for the get-togethers you do manage to may fear being alone or leaving people
attend, you don’t need to stay long. Allow they love.
yourself a wide berth this year; this is not Children between the ages of 7 and 12
the time to “push” yourself. often perceive death as a threat to their
Exercise. When you exercise you personal safety. They tend to fear that
release endorphins, your brain’s feel- they will die also and may try to protect
good neurotransmitters. If you’re up for themselves from death. Children in this
it, go for a jog or take a yoga class. But age group need to be reassured that they
if you don’t feel like wandering far from are not responsible for the death they are
home, simply take a nice walk around grieving.
your house or apartment building—even Teens perceive death much like adults
15 minutes will do you good. (And try to do. However, they may express their feel-
do this at least three times a week.) ings in dramatic or unexpected ways.
If you’re going to drink alcohol, be This information is for educational
sure to drink in moderation. Imbibing purposes. Please consult your physician
during the holidays is very popular, but for any medical issues. For more infor-
alcohol is a depressant, so watch your mation about VNA services, call 321-
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Sebastian River High School Band Prism Concert
Dec. 8th & 9th at 7pm • Dec. 10th at 2pm and 7pm • Dec. 11th at 2pm
Ticket price $15.00 to $30.00.
Ticket sales at SRHSband.com or at
the Sebastian River High School Main office
Mondays 1-3:30 pm, Wednesdays & Fridays 9-11:30 am.
For more information call Lisa at 564-4387
The Salute To Veterans will be on the We have had many requests for
18th of February, 2023. We are ready Veterans ID cards. The web addresses
and have a great program. We are hop- are:
ing to give the people of Barefoot Bay, https://www.va.gov/records/get-vet-
Medicare Options? Florida a great time. We will have music
to dance to, food to satisfy the belly, and
eran-id-cards/
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Allow an Independent Benefits Advisor awards. Tickets will be on sale soon, and eran-id-cards/vic/
you will be able to pick up them up at the You are able to shop on the internet
to find a plan that's right for you! Veterans Service Office. We only have at the Exchange when you are a vet-
• Medicare Advantage plans 24 tables. eran, though you have to check with the
• Medicare Supplement plans The Event before our event will be Jim Exchange for the information on how to
• Medicare Prescription Part D plans Ellen JB Maxson Willies’ Veterans Fair He will have many do this. Call them at 321-799-1300
people at the event to talk with, and there Hosts and Hostesses: Still looking for
Representing most Senior Health Plans 772.766.4340 will be a great deal of information. Look Hosts and Hostesses for the Veterans
on the Treasure Coast Licensed & Insured for more information on the event or stop Meeting Center. You can also email us at:
Consultation is NEVER a cost to you! Calling this number will lead you to a Licensed Sales Agent. at the office and talk to one of us about it. veteranscouncil32976@gmail.com. Our
Sandy Lobello Veterans Memorial Golf area in the building is like a day room
Tournament will be on Saturday, January where all can gather, talk, play cards,
14, 2023, 0830 to 1230—the scramble play games, or read—we have a library
as they call it—at the start. We will have a for you to look at and people you can
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for reservations at 772-664-3174. All well as the new event at the “Veterans
proceeds support Veterans programs in Fair.” Jim Willie had the idea and he
Summer Special! our area.
We have the forms for Camp Lejeune
reserved Building A for the end of
January. So, look for notices for “The
$200 Discount on Purchase of Family to fill out and send into the com- Veterans Fair of Barefoot Bay.”
We Service a new 14 SEER unit with this ad mission for approval. We have the forms If you need help from the VA, call the
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out for the joy of the season, and bring Barefoot Boulevard, #1. The phone is
the kids and the adults. The American 772-663-0645. If you need a ride to
Legion and the Veterans Council will be Viera VA Clinic, contact us Monday,
in the parade giving out candy and pos- Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to
sibly some other things for the kids and noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
the adults. This is one event I do enjoy. We Served, Now We Serve!
Line dance on Mondays from 9 a.m. Hope we see you at The Veterans
to 11 a.m. in Building A. The $5 admis- Meeting Center.
sion proceeds go to helping Veterans. Renee Chevalier
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a Line Dance instructor. These events
are just what I need. Mostly this is a lot
of fun! And we always like the kids to
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2022 Advent Piano Concert Event at First First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian
Presbyterian Church of Sebastian
Please join us for Sunday Worship
First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian is proud to announce their upcoming EVERY Sunday at 10am-
Advent Piano Concert and our Christmas Week schedule of Services for 2022. on site or on Facebook Live:
Our Two Pianists Christmas Advent Concert will take place on Thursday, December Facebook.com/WeLoveFirstSebastian
15th, from noon to approximately 1 p.m. with open seating, featuring Rochelle Sallee
and JoAnne Knott. No tickets are required. Free-will offering welcome. Piano 4-Hand Visit our Thrift Shop and check our
performances and some special solo surprises will be featured, and many of your website for updates: www.WeLoveFirst.org Pastor Jeff Wood
favorite selections of sacred and secular Christmas music will be performed.
1405 Louisiana Avenue, Sebastian • 772.589.5656 • Office@WeLoveFirst.org
A Daylight Candlelight Christmas Eve Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on
Saturday, December 24th, followed by our Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve
Service at 7:00 p.m.
And, our Christmas Day Service will be held on December 25th at 10:00 a.m. All
of these events and services will be open for both in-person participation and on our
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located at: www.Facebook.com/WeLoveFirstSebastian.
Our congregation and our pastor, Jeff Wood, hope you find a place to celebrate
ALL PHASES OF REMODELING
this Christmas Season at the church of your choice, and if you do not currently have
a regular place to worship, everyone here at First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian
invite you and yours to come join us!
For more information, please visit our website at www.WeLoveFirst.org. First
Presbyterian Church of Sebastian is located at 1405 Louisiana Avenue in Sebastian.
The complex is situated at the corner of Cross Street & Friendship Lane—fairly near
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Barefoot Bay
A Word From Your
County Commissioner
Salon & Barber
John Tobia
County Commissioner, District 3
Florida State Statute prohibits sexual offenders and sexual predators from visiting a
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park, playground, school, childcare facility, and other places where children regularly
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nesses that cater to children. Tax status should not determine the safety of children.
As of August, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported 907 registered
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sexual offenders and sexual predators living within incorporated and unincorporated
772-664-1313
Brevard County alone.
In April, I brought forth a proposal which was later passed by the Board of County
Commissioners in August. This would allow privately-owned businesses to voluntarily
self-certify as a “place specifically designated for recreational purposes and where
children regularly congregate.” This creates a restriction preventing sex offenders
and sexual predators from being within 1,000 feet of a business that has self-certified
under the ordinance. This registration is voluntary and has no cost for participation.
Currently, there are 35 businesses who have registered.
If you own a business and would like to register, you can find an online self-
certification application form by visiting the Brevard County Parks and Recreation
website, or by copying https://sites.brevardfl.gov/BSR/#/ into your browser. For
any further questions, please feel free to contact my office at (321) 633-2075, or
D3.Commissioner@BrevardFL.gov.
John Tobia
Brevard County Commissioner
District 3
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Hello, Darkness, My Old Friend
With the days getting shorter and (or their phone’s flashlight) on. The light
Daylight Savings Time moving the clock is visible as you swing your arm and,
back an hour, darkness encroaches ear- though better than nothing, is the least
lier every evening. Many in our commu- effective in warning vehicles approaching
nity enjoy walking after dark, when the that you are there. Others use flashing
temperatures are cooler, but the dangers lights that can be worn, or mounted on
are significant. Drivers in Barefoot Bay your bike, that are specifically designed
commonly encounter pedestrians wear- to let drivers know of your presence from
ing dark clothing! This is very dangerous a significant distance.
for the walkers and frustrating for the The most effective and inexpensive
driver, since driving at night can be diffi- option is a reflective vest. These reflect
cult for the best drivers. Barefoot Bay has car headlights from a great distance
limited street lights and often pedestrians and are difficult to miss. Please con-
dressed in dark clothing are not noticed sider purchasing one of these (less than
until a car is almost upon them. $10) before walking or biking through
Walking or riding a bike in Barefoot the neighborhood in the evening. This
Bay comes with risk no matter what simple, but effective reflective vest could
time of day, but precautions should be save your life.
considered when walking on the streets Drivers, be wary! There is major liabil-
of Barefoot Bay after the sun has set. ity for hitting someone with your car no
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Barefoot by the Lake Festival
February 10 & 11
Save the date! February 10th and 11th are the dates for the Fifth Annual Barefoot
By the Lake Music, Art & Food Festival. There will be something for everybody. Music
will start at 11 a.m. each day and continue until 9 p.m. with your favorite local bands
taking their turns on the stage. Unique artisans and vendors will present a wide variety
of art, food, spices, oils, and clothing. Once again, a host of crafters will fill Building
A with their handiwork.
And you won't go hungry. Food vendors will include Cousins Lobster, Smokin on
the Water BBQ, Tony's Gyros, Sweet Treats, Bourbon Bacon Brownies, The Cigar
Guys, Holy Cannoli, and RJ's. Food and Beverage will take care of the libations with
several full bars set up on the grounds.
Affordable Air is raffling off an air conditioning unit. The Golf Cart Guys are offering
a week's cart rental raffle. And of course there will be several opportunities to win the
sharing raffle. The Kids Zone will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with
face painting, fairy hair, a bounce house, and slide.
The Festival is a joint effort of BBRD and the CVO. It is made possible by the spon-
sorship of our local businesses. We encourage you to visit their tents on Sponsors
Row and get to know them during the Festival. Shout out to Affordable Air, Gotta-Go-
Green, One Day Kitchen & Bath Renovations, Holy Cannoli, Comfort Cover, Indian
River Fitness, Schnieder Insurance Associates, Total Print, Mobile Home Depot, Total
Print, Golf Cart Guys, Shaw Medical, Care Plus Pharmacy, Carolyn MacEvoy Real
Estate and Maxwell & Sons Plumbing.
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Barefoot Bay Trunk or Treat
Barefoot Bay’s Trunk or Treat, sponsored by the CVO and Little Theatre club, is becoming the event of the year for families in
Barefoot Bay. Huge crowds brought smiles to those handing out treats as hundreds of all ages came dressed for the holiday. Over
500 free hot dogs were given away, as well! Enjoy these pictures taken by our guest contributor, Laura Kies.
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Barefoot Bay Trunk or Treat
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CLUB News
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January Issue Deadline - December 16, 2022
January Issue Publishes - December 30, 2022
AMERICAN LEGION POST 366
and complex social systems with tight
Barefoot Bay American Legion Post family bonds. Their fondness for acorns
366 has resumed its regular meetings. is credited with helping spread oak trees
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each after the last glacial period.
month at 1 p.m. in Building D. The next Smile and laugh a lot and dance like
meeting is on December 20th. At this nobody is watching.
meeting we need to finalize plans for the Pat
Sandy Lobello Veterans Memorial Golf
Tournament on January 14. A small
Christmas Party with the Legion Auxiliary
will immediately follow the meeting.
Please note the LEGION Act was
passed removing the “date gaps” in
order to join the American Legion. Any
member of the military that has served
honorably since Pearl Harbor Day (1941)
is now eligible to join.
The Veterans Center (next to the water
district) is open Mondays, Wednesdays, BRITISH HERITAGE CLUB
and Fridays from 0900-1200 for VA As I write this, Hurricane Nicole is
claims, information, and flag sales. On blowing outside my windows. I hope that
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after- everyone stays safe and sound during
Call us noons, 0100 to 1600, its open for gather-
ing, fellowship, and card games.
this late season storm!
We started our new season with a
for your Place
Country line dancing, sponsored by
Post 366 has begun on Mondays in
wonderful Turkey dinner that was abso-
lutely delicious and excellent entertain-
Holiday Party Your Christmas
Building A. The Beginner class is 0900;
Advanced Beginner class starts at 1000.
ment by Jim Moy. Although turnout was
a bit light due to the impending storm it
Catering! There is a $5 charge. was nice to see old and new faces alike.
Orders!
Jeff Grunow Our Christmas party will be held on
Commander December 13th with a dinner of Chicken
Marsala, scalloped potatoes, apple sauce,
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cold sliced beets, salad, rolls and butter.
Hope everyone survived the nasty Dessert will be warm apple cobbler with
storm Nicole without too much dam- vanilla ice cream. Entertainment will be
age. We are grateful that it did not hit us provided by the Dynamics. This year
PIZZA Breakfast directly, although some said the sound
of the winds were terrifying.
we are going to try things a little differ-
ent and have a “not so pretty Christmas
sandwiches daily! The Artists Guild held their Fall Art
Show and Sale at St. Luke Church social
sweater contest.”
We will also be having Horse Races at
Expires Dec. 31, 2022 Thur.-Sat. 4-7 pm hall on November 5th and 6th. It was
a lovely show with a silent auction of
our February meeting with a Kentucky
Derby theme.
smaller paintings for the benefit of the Volunteers are always needed for set-
church. It was open to the public, and up before our dinner meetings. We meet
we thank St. Luke's for hosting the show. at 3 p.m. and are typically done by 3:30
At the November 18th business meet- p.m.. Many hands make light work!
ing dues were accepted again, plans for Please contact Bob Dugre for tickets
our December 9th Christmas party dis- 772-202-4128 by the Thursday before.
cussed and finalized. We always have it Membership renewals can be done at the
in Buildings D/E and have a great after- meeting—$5 for membership and $5 for
noon. More information will be emailed to Ethnic Festival tickets—$10 total.
our members. The Club Bake Sale will be held this
CGC 1506067 Plans continue for our annual Art year on January 14th and we ask that
From the Heart judged Show & Sale on everyone provide a donation of baked
January 15th in Building A. This has goods. This bake sale is held by all the
always been a great show. Details will Barefoot Bay Clubs and allows us to
appear in next month's Tattler. purchase the prizes that are awarded at
We wish everyone a blessed the Ethnic Festival. The more money we
Thanksgiving, and remember to be espe- make at the bake sale the more prizes
cially kind to all this season. we can offer. The Ethnic Festive will be
Marilyn O'Keefe held on Sunday March 5th. If you can-
not bake, please consider a monetary
BIRD CLUB donation!
321.508.3896
BREVARD
772.226.7688
INDIAN RIVER
Nicole is going to have far-reaching
effects on many. Make wise and safe
decisions so that we can get together
Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers,
Cyndie Bourass
for more avian adventures. I will arrive BOAT & FISHING CLUB
in the Bay most likely in the first week The regular November meeting of
Clay Cook of January. If someone cares to lead an
adventure before then, please do. Enjoy
the coming Holiday Season and stay
the Barefoot Bay Boat and Fishing Club
was held on Friday, November 11, with
approximately one-third of the 95 mem-
Clay.cswi@gmail.com healthy. bers present. We look forward to the
Bird of the month: the Blue Jay. This arrival of many members as the “snow-
• Mobile Home Windows common, large songbird is familiar to
many people, with its perky crest, blue,
bird” season gains momentum.
The December meeting will be held
• Windows • Screen Rooms • Sun Rooms white, and black plumage, and noisy
calls. They are very good mimickers. I’ve
on Friday, December 2, a change from
our usual second-Friday schedule. The
• Siding • Soffit • Carports heard them imitate the screech of the
Red-tailed Hawk. They remind me of a
club’s Christmas Luncheon Party is set
for Saturday, December 3 from 12 noon
Certified General Contractors group of raucous teenagers sometime-
bullying smaller birds away from feeders. See Club News Page 15
Blue Jays are known for their intelligence
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Club News from Page 14 COMPUTER CLUB
The Barefoot Bay Computer Club
to 4 p.m. at Building D & E. Live enter- meets on the 4th Friday of each month
tainment will be provided, along with a through May. The meetings begin at 6
wonderful buffet menu and cash bar. p.m. with a time to get help with individ-
Members are reminded to get their ual issues you may be having with those
tickets no later than Thursday, November electronic devices. Coffee and cookies
17. Contact Paul Levesque 860-617- will be available to enjoy some social
1967. Member tickets are $25 (Guests time as well.
are $30). Be sure to leave a message The business meeting begins at 6:30
and call back! NOTE: Tickets will be col- p.m. and the program follows at 7 p.m.
lected at the door for the luncheon. There will be a short course on using the
The regular January meeting will Word program at 6 p.m. at the November
be held on Friday, January 13, with a 25th meeting. Bring your laptop and get
slide show of last year’s fishing tourna- a refresher course on using Word.
ment planned. The 2023 Surf Fishing The program for the evening is deter-
Tournament will be held on January 18, mined by the requests of our members
from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Barefoot and will focus on areas of better under-
Bay Beach—it’s open to anglers and non- standing and using electronic devices
anglers who are club members. Bring from computers to smartphones. There
your beach chairs, enjoy the fun and will be classes, open to the public, on
cheer on the anglers. We also encour-
age members to get their drink Coozie
January 6th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and
also on March 4th from 9 a.m. to noon.
Your Local Community
with the club logo for $2. Please contact The classes are held at Building D & E. Foot & Ankle Specialists
Mary McGrath 772-202-4564 or 631- More information will follow regarding
We are here for
905-8806. the class subject and how to register. All Your Foot and Ankle Needs
Dues will be collected until the January The December 23rd meeting will be a
meeting—$15 per person. If you have planned potluck.
questions or ideas for the club, please The Computer Club is designed to be
contact Jim Hale (news and public rela- a People Helping People group and we
tions) at 618-314-3542. enjoy and encourage our members to
share the knowledge they have and help
BOCCE CLUB each other use these amazing devices to
Attention all bocce lovers and wan- the best of our ability.
Amberly C. Paradoa, Timothy Caballes, Robby Caballes,
nabes! The Barefoot Bay Thursday Bocce DPM, FACFAS, D.ABFAS, FAPWCA DPM, FACFAS, D.ABFAS, DABPM DPM, FACFAS, DABPM
League is reorganizing teams. Come play DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon
on our new groomed courts. Meet us Thanks everyone for your tireless • Double Board Certified by the • Board Certified by the • Board Certified by the
American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
at 8:45 a.m. prior to play at the Bocce efforts in this critical election! Join us • Board Certified with • Board Certified by the American Board of • Board Certified by the
Courts in front of Building A. Not familiar and our Northern members at a Winter American Professional Wound Podiatric Medicine American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Care Association
with bocce? Come check us out! Social—details to follow. To contact us,
Se Habla Español
leave a voice or text message at 612- www.advancedfootankleIR.com
CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB 930-2167 or email requests to dwcb-
Conservative & Surgical Treatments
3735 11th Circle,
Barefoot Bay Christian Women's Club
held it's November luncheon on the
bay@gmail.com.
John Lewis: “The right to vote is
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November 3rd. It was a wonderful time. precious, almost sacred. ... the most
We had several kinds of quiche, two sal- powerful nonviolent tool ... in a demo-
ads, lots of raw veggies and dip. Dessert cratic society.” Registered Democrats
was apple bars, apple crisp with whipped in any state may join. Nearly one-third
cream, and pumpkin pound cake. I am of our members are male. If you are a
very pleased to report that we have two
new cooks, Sue Johnson and Susan
like-minded NPA voter [Non-Politically
Affiliated], you may attend as a guest. CRAWLSPACE DRY SYSTEM
Lermond. They fit in as though they have
always been with us! We made extra
food, so a meal could be delivered to
Leave a voice or text message.
Check www.votebrevard.gov. You
may need to contact the Supervisor
IN MANUFACTURED HOMES
our local firefighters, who are so greatly of Elections after December to update
appreciated! future requests for Vote-by-Mail ballots.
This month, our speaker was Kim Join us to support Democratic values
Frodge, the woman who dreamed of and candidates and to discuss important
starting Nana's House, a place for chil- social, economic and healthcare issues.
dren without parents, where they could Brevard County currently lists 28% Dems
live in a home where they are loved and and 27% NPAs.
cared for. She dreamed it, then she did it. Let us know by email or text message
Nana's House is a Christian organization. if you wish to be notified of our activities,
It is an amazing place, built like a small even if you do not wish to join at this
town. The most amazing part is that they time. Masking is optional at our monthly
are debt free! Everything was donated to meetings. We look forward to seeing
build all of the buildings. everyone for conversation and snacks.
KEEP IT DRY...DEHUMIDIFY!
As many of you know, it is our big Stay safe and well!
project this year. The money and gift
GARDEN CLUB
turnersunderseal.com • 772-202-4348
cards you have donated will be delivered
to them before Christmas. We had hoped This month our club enjoyed a pre-
to have a pizza party when delivering the
gift cards, but there are no open dates.
sentation by Sherri's Flowers, located
in the Publix shopping center. I would
We will have a pizza party some time recommend the shop to anyone looking
early in the new year. Our thanks go to for that special flower arrangement. As
all of you who donated! always, the presentation was decorative
Get ready for our Christmas banquet, and informative. And to our club mem-
which will be held on December 1 at bers’ delight, they left the arrangements
noon in the D & E Building. The room will for us to raffle off.
be decorated by Paradise Planners, who On another note, our mangroves final-
graciously donated all of the decorations. ly went home to the Brevard County
We cannot thank them enough. The meal Zoo. These trees will become part of the
will be catered by Momma Meg, who Restore Our Shores project to help bring
gave us a nice discount, for which we the Indian River Lagoon back to health.
thank her so much. The cost is $15, pay- Our meetings are the 3rd Wednesday
able at the door. of each month in Building D/E at 9 a.m.
Reservations must be made by Lynn Thralls
November 25, as we need to let Momma President
Meg know the number to be served.
GERMAN CLUB
Please call Nancy H. at 772-664-9600
for reservations. Call me at 772-202- The German Club had their November
4214 for information. We look forward
to seeing you at our Christmas Banquet!!
meeting on the 22nd in Building A. We
enjoyed a Turkey dinner with all the
See Club News Page 16
CYAN MEGENTA YELLOW BLACKPage 16 The Tattler / December 2022
Est. 2001 Excellent Club News From Page 15 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB
References trimmings. Red, White and Blue attire The club is looking forward to our
Lyn’s HOME
were worn to honor our veterans. The annual Christmas Party on December 10
next meeting will be held December 20 in Building A, starting at 5 p.m. There
in Building A. Cocktails will be served will not be an official meeting. However,
HELP INC. NON MEDICAL at 5 p.m. and prime rib with trimmings this is the opportunity to bring your
772-913-1440 prepared by RJ's will be served at 6 p.m. unwrapped Christmas toys that will only
The cost will be $15 for members and be distributed here in the Bay. The din-
arolyn@comcast.net
guests will be $22. Tickets are available ner is lasagna with all the trimmings and
Appointments • Cooking • Companion Care • Housekeeping from Vivian Norton at 772-202-4686. traditional desserts. There will be enter-
Laundry • Medication Reminders • Personal Home Care • Respite Care After our meal, we’ll sit back and enjoy tainment as well. Dinner tickets are $18
the music provided by Janice & Rene. for members and $21 for guests. Need
Dates to Remember: tickets? Call Nancy at 772-783-7082.
Ethnic Bake Sale—January 14, 2023. Tickets for future events or meetings
Members are asked to donate a baked will always be available at the current
item and deliver it to Building A by 7 a.m. monthly dinner/meeting. So, be prepared
MR. SMALL MOVE on the 14th. If you are unable to make
the delivery, please call Raberta at 419-
to purchase the following month's tickets
at the current meeting.
Moving & Storage 357-1226 the day before and she will
pick up and deliver items for you.
January's meeting is scheduled for
January 25, 2023, in Building A at 5 p.m.
Jerry and the Dolls will be entertaining Again, tickets will be available at the
us on January 27, 2023. More informa- Christmas party—$15 for members and
tion will follow. $18 for guests—and there will be a roast
Hope to see all of you at our December pork dinner and entertainment by Sax on
20th meeting, but if you are unable to the Beach.
attend we wish you a Blessed Christmas February's meeting is scheduled for
and will see you next year. February 22, 2023. Entertainment will be
by Steve Cole and hopefully, the menu
GREAT LAKE STATES CLUB will include a shrimp scampi dinner.
Hi, Club Members! Welcome back to Tickets will be $15 for members and $18
Agent for
sunny Florida! Whew! Hope all fared well for guests.
through Hurricane Nicole in our area. Membership dues are now due, $10
Big or Small, Due to our November's 15th meet- per member.
We Move it All FLA IM No. 1505
ing postponed, making December's Please join me for the Christmas golf
issue entered before our meeting on cart parade on December 4. I would like
SEBASTIAN VERO BEACH December 13. So, there is not much to have a showing of golf carts, deco-
589-0806 770-2689 to say or to mention, other than that
Richard and Rose LaPage were the Host
rated to display our club’s heritage and
pride. Call me at 321-544-2610 if you
494 5th Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32962 • MrSmallMove.com Committee. They called members to be
assigned on the Task Team. As always
can be in the parade. Thank you!
Ron Fashano
the baked/fried chicken was very tasty! President
Many side dishes were prepared to enjoy.
Attendance will be given in the January LAGOON ARTISANS
2023 issue, for I wasn't there, but it will LABB’s mission is to support each
be mentioned in the November's Agenda. other as fine artists, having fun and cre-
Richard LaPage followed through with the ating opportunities to show and sell our
Agenda I passed on to him. Judy Good, work. To that end we hold four shows and
our Treasurer, was not present. Terrie sales throughout the year.
Gilmore gave the Secretary/Treasurer The club held a successful holiday
report. Judy Skene did the table decora- bazaar in November and now is focused
tions. Everyone had a great time with on the January 29th art show, which runs
Music Bingo! concurrent with the annual car show, at
As for December's meat entree, it Building A from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists
will be mentioned in the Peek news. The are creating new works to display and
entertainment will be Joel Kules, key- will offer refreshments and a raffle of
boardist/pianist. Host committee mem- original art. More shows are planned for
bers were assigned. February 18th and April 1.
Again, please for those who did not The next meeting is December 14th
renew their membership dues, it can be
collected at the main table. Cost is $3 for
in Building D/E, followed by a holi-
day luncheon. Local artists interested in
the 2023 sticker. See everyone Tuesday, exploring opportunities are encouraged
December 13 in Building A at 5 p.m. Be to call President Georgene Granholm at
healthy! 908-337-9400 or me and plan to attend
Daphnia Missad
Secretary
a meeting or show.
At November’s meeting, member
GREEN THUMB GARDENING
Grace Cormier demonstrated her tex-
tile and fabric art techniques. She cre-
CLUB
ates using acrylics, wool felting, drift-
Our next meeting will be on December wood sculptures and jewelry with natu-
3rd at 9 a.m. near the greenhouse off of ral stones. All materials are naturally
Dotti Road. Please bring a chair. Coffee
and dessert will be provided by the club.
sourced. Each month’s meeting includes
a demonstration of interest or the artwork
Our Facebook page is Barefoot Bay
Green Thumb Gardening Club.
of a new member. A luncheon will follow
at Sebastian Saltwater.
Val Abbate We enjoy sharing and learning with
President each other. However, we create on our
631-495-4703 own time. Anyone who wishes to be
IRISH CLUB
added to our contact list to be kept up to
date with club events, should text me an
Thanksgiving has arrived and our tur-
keys have been eaten. Our season has
email address so we can add you to our
e-list. LABB also has volunteer opportu-
begun with one of our best attended nities at our shows for folks who would
Thanksgiving dinners yet. Thank you to
all who attended and savored the cama-
like to engage in the art community.
Learn with us, create with us, and add
raderie of our group. It was nice to see
old friends and share summer events and
a little color to your life with us.
Dan Martin
meet many new friends. Assistant Secretary
Tickets were sold at the Thanksgiving 609-432-1059
dinner for our Christmas dinner, but for
those who still would like to purchase LINE DANCING
Tattler Media LLC tickets, you can reach me at 203-592- The Barefoot Bay Line Dance Club
1387 Barefoot Circle, Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 2939 and I will be glad to seat you. will have the following schedule for Dec
Looking forward to seeing everyone
(772) 664-9381 for our prime rib dinner, December 21. See Club News Page 17
Terri MurphyThe Tattler / December 2022 Page 17
Club News from Page 16 in your heart and you will live longer.
2022. PETALS & PALMS CLUB
December 1—No class Our next meeting will be on
December 4—Barefoot Bay parade. Wednesday, December 7 at 10 a.m. in
Meet at the 19th Hole parking lot at 4 the Administration Building conference
p.m. to decorate the golf cart. Parade room. See you all then!
begins 5:30 p.m., ending at Building A Jo-Anne Stukas
for refreshments, cookies, and Christmas 772-664-8871
music. Please wear black pants and a
red top. PINOCHLE CLUB
December 8—Barefoot Bay Line The Pinochle Club meets every Friday
Dance Club Christmas party in Building night to play single-deck pinochle. Come
A, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dance to join us! Come by yourself or with oth-
your favorite songs. Officers will pro- ers. Play begins at 6:30 p.m. in Building
vide plates, utensils, napkins and water. C, next to Building A. There will be no
Please bring a dish to share. game on December 9th, however. If you
December 15, 22, 29 have any questions, call Lois at 772-664-
9:30 to 10 a.m., absolute beginner 1199.
10 to 11 a.m., beginner class with
instruction QUILTING & SEWING CLUB
11 to 11:30 a.m., improver level with Blocks of Fun! We would like to give
open dance and requests. a welcome back as our seasonal friends
The instructors will be Dona Gionet are returning!
and Eileen Derrick. The cost of each Yes, we are here year-round, instruct-
class will be $5 for Barefoot Bay residents ing in beginning sewing (age 12 and up),
$8 for non-residents. Please remember to and we welcome the expert quilter. We
bring your badge each week. have two instructors. We’ll teach you
Happy Holidays and see you on the how to use and maintain your machine,
dance floor! (machines provided). We also have
Lyn Simmons, President instruction in all topics, from cutting les-
Joanne Blum, Vice President sons, to quilting blocks! Small sewing
Brenda Kordes, Treasurer crafts, to build your confidence, and learn
Cindy McConn, Secretary from each other. Stop by and sign up for
a class, as we have room for approxi-
NEW YORK CLUB mately nine. Sign up your young ladies
The New York Club will be holding their or gents who want to learn on summer
Holiday Party on Thursday, December 8. break!
We will be gathering in Building D&E. All classes are Thursdays from 12:30
Social/cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Some supplies are
with dinner at 6 p.m. Dinner will be provided for use. Call for other questions
a buffet style traditional Turkey dinner regarding materials and supplies, or stop
with all the trimmings, catered by Mama by. We are in Building C, by Building A
Meg’s. Dinner tickets are $15 and may and the Pool 1 entrance. We look forward
be purchased by calling Dan Murphy at to seeing you!
423-343-2995 or Kathy Murphy at 845- Let’s make something fun, and friends
774-6451. All members and guests are along the way! Contact Shawna at 772-
welcome. 233-7350 and leave a message.
We will be having a gift exchange with Shawna Greene
a $10 limit. Stephanie will put us all in
the Holiday spirit with her very festive
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Holiday table decorations. There will also SWINGERS BOWLING LEAGUE
be plenty of laughter, singing, and great
conversation.
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At the December meeting, we will series
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begin the nomination process for the October 3,2022
elections in January. We will be electing Craig Mira -205 / Craig Mira -552
President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Anna Sabol -171 / Irene Lavoie -463
Treasurer. We will be asking for nomi- October 10,2022
nations from now and until the January
meeting, so please consider serving the
Ken Sabol -212 / Garry Frank -549
Anna Sabol -172 / Anna Sabol -463 5 year Lithium ION Battery Warranty
New York Club in any of these capaci- October 17,2022
ties. The individuals elected will serve a Garry Frank -201 / Garry Frank -516
two-year term. Darlene WongKam- 174 / Darlene
Club membership dues for the 2022- WangKam -399
2023 year our $10 per member and must October 24,2022
be paid by the elections in January. Ken Sabol-224 / Craig Mira-530
As always, we welcome new members Anna Sabol-175 / Anna Sabol-456
to our meetings. If you would like more October 31,2022
information on the club, please call the Garry Frank-215 / Craig Mira-531
club president, Dan Murphy at 423-343- Darlene WongKam-222 / Darlene
2995. WongKam
Darlene Schwartz
Secretary NY Club TENNIS CLUB
Don’t forget club dues are due, $15
ORGAN, KEYBOARD & PIANO for the year. Welcome back snowbirds.
$9495
CLUB Our play on the courts is picking up!
The Barefoot Bay Organ Club held Our recent play at the Sebastian Friendly
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the first meeting on January 24, 1983. Courts was successful and fun. Sebastian
Elizabeth Chamberlain (Barefoot Bay) came out on top in many spirited match-
was responsible for forming the club. es. Our club will try to get even in the
Over the years the club grew to more near future.
than 60 members. Our club is smaller
now but the members are very dedicated
and our desire for this type of music is
Please make a note that the planned
play is Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays at 8 a.m. and drop-in tennis is
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as strong as ever. We have beginner and Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Join us at the
very accomplished musicians and some BFB Courts!
members just come to enjoy the music. As you may know, the Club lost one
We are always looking for new members of its all-time favorites, Bob Lewis. Bob
that play an instrument and enjoy music. loved the game, was a good player, and
Our meetings are normally held on instructed many of our players, he will be
the fourth Wednesday of the month in missed. The club is seeking donations in
Building A. However, our next meeting his name, a plaque will be purchased and
will be held on December 16th at 1 p.m.
because of the holidays. The January
meeting will be on the 25th. Keep a song
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