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VOL. 35 / ISSUE 4 www.lbts-fl.gov OCT-NOV-DEC 2022

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 HURRICANE SEASON RUNS                          TOWN COMMISSION ADOPTS
 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30TH
                                            FY 2023 BUDGET AND MILLAGE RATE
Don’t forget- hurricane season runs
                                           At the Final Budget Hearing on October 6, 2022, the Town Commission voted to
through November 30th. It’s important
                                           adopt the final budget and millage rate for FY 2023. The budget includes funding
to stay prepared all season long in case
                                           for public safety services, capital improvement projects, and general government
our Town is faced with
                                           initiatives, as well as new cultural and recreational programs.
a storm.

                                           The final budget for the upcoming year is $26,957,918, which is $2.45 million less
There are steps you can take today
                                           than the FY 2022 budget. The Town’s millage rate will remain at 3.3923 mills for
to help prepare in case a storm hits
                                           every $1,000 of assessed property value.
including signing up for emergency
alerts, making your hurricane kit,
                                           What is included in this year’s budget?
preparing your home, and planning
your evacuation route. If you haven’t        • Contract increases of over $300,000 for public safety services, code
                                           		 compliance, and our legal counsel
done so already, please review the
Hurricane Guide sent out in the last         • The purchase of the South Ocean parking lot
edition of Town Topics or online at          • An additional staff member in the Public Works Department to meet the
https://bit.ly/LBTSHurricaneResources.     		 community’s needs

                                             • Costs for construction, fleet maintenance, and utilities work
                                             • Increased funding for the Community Center to enhance its offerings to
                                           		residents

                                             • Two new special events- Kids By The Sea and an outdoor movie night
                                             • Funds to begin planning the Town’s 75th Anniversary celebration
                                             • Merit-based salary increases for employees in accordance with personnel rules

                                           The Town Commission is proud to adopt this budget, maintain the millage rate for
                                           residents, and move forward with important new projects and initiatives in Town.
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                                                 TOWN RESIDENTIAL
         TOWN DIRECTORY                            TRASH SERVICE                                     TOWN MEETINGS
                                                 ZONES & SCHEDULES
 Mayor Chris Vincent                                                                         Town Commission
 (954) 612-8606
                                                                                                 Oct 25           6:30 p.m.
 Vice Mayor Edmund Malkoon
 (954) 530-5279
                                                                                                 NOV 9            6:30 p.m.
                                                                                                 NOV 22           6:30 p.m.
 Commissioner Buz Oldaker
 (954) 802-3403                                                                                  DEC 13           6:30 p.m.
 Commissioner Theo Poulopoulos
 (978) 621-4636
 Commissioner Randy Strauss                                                                  Planning & o
                                                                                                        Z ning Board
 (954) 566-5297                                                                              and Board of Adjustment
 Town Hall                                                                                       NOV 2            6 p.m.
 (954) 640-4200
                                                                                                 DEC 7            6 p.m.
 Development Services
 (954) 640-4210
 Building Department
 (954) 640-4215                                                                              Code Special Magistrate
 Public Works                                                                                     OCT 27          5 p.m.
 (954) 640-4232                                                                                   NOV 17          5 p.m.
 Parking Enforcement
 (954) 640-4231
 Broward Sheriff’s LBTS Office
                                                                                                Meetings subject to change. Please call
 (954) 640-4240 (Mon-Fri)
                                                                                                 (954) 640-4201 to confirm the date.
 BSO Non-Emergency Dispatch
 (954) 764-4357 (HELP)
                                                                                             PUBLIC ACCESS
 Volunteer Fire Department                                                                   •T
                                                                                               own Commission agendas and back-
 (954) 640-4250                                                                               up material are available for review in
                                                                                              Town Hall and online at www.lbts-fl.
 American Medical Response                                                                    gov. Comments submitted to the
                                                                                              Town Clerk by 5 p.m. on Commission
 (954) 776-3300                                                                               days will be either included in the
                                                                                              back-up material or read during Public
                                                                                              Comments. You can submit comments
 Official Town e-mail addresses are                                                           using this e-mail address:
                                                                                              public_comments@lbts-fl.gov.
 available at www.lbts-fl.gov and
 are listed under Staff Directory.
                                                                                             • Town Commission meetings are
 Town Hall                                                                                     televised on Comcast Cable
 4501 N. Ocean Drive                                                                           Channel 78. Meetings are re-broadcast
 Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308                                                               weekdays on Channel 78 at noon
 Tel: (954) 640-4200                                                                           & 7 p.m., except when there are
                                                                                               conflicts with live meeting broadcasts.
                                                                                               Meetings can also be viewed online
 Town Topics is published quarterly and                                                        and on Channel 99 by AT&T
                                                                                               customers with U-Verse.
 available on the Town’s website. To submit
 information, e-mail the Town’s public          Just A Reminder: Carts and bulk trash
 information office at info@conceptualpr.com.   should be placed curbside before 7 a.m.      • The Town will provide the appropriate
                                                                                               auxiliary aids and services under the
                                                on the scheduled service day, but no           Americans with Disabilities Act. Please
                                                earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before.        contact the Town Clerk’s office at
                                                                                               (954) 640-4201 for further assistance.
                                                After pick-up, please pull your carts back
                                                in before midnight. Missed pick-up? Call
                                                (954) 282-6800.

 Scan for past copies of Town Topics or visit
 bit.ly/LBTSTownTopics

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              ENJOY A DAY ON THE COURTS IN LBTS
Have questions about the Town’s tennis courts? We can help!
Review these FAQs and then head out for a day on the courts.

Where are the Town’s tennis courts located?
The tennis courts are located at Friedt Family Park on
Bougainvilla Drive behind Town Hall.

Who can use the courts?
The courts are available for those who:
1. Own property in the Town
2. Lease residential property within the Town
3. Own/operate hotels and motels within the Town for use
by guests

Do I need a special key?
Yes! Under Town Ordinances 2009-15 and 2020-10, the tennis
courts may only be accessed through the entrance gate and
with a key issued by the Town for that purpose. Proof of Town
residency is required.

How much does a tennis court key cost?
The annual fee is $120, and the fee is prorated throughout the
year. Keys can be purchased at Town Hall from 8:30 a.m. to
                                                                 Tennis Courts in Freidt Family Park
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

                           SEA SHORTS PLAY FESTIVAL
                                                                  The Community Center’s next Sea Shorts Play Festival is
                                                                  scheduled for October 28-30 and November 4-6, 2022, in
                                                                  Jarvis Hall (4505 N. Ocean Drive). Showtimes are 7 p.m. on
                                                                  Fridays, and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Doors open
                                                                  30 minutes before showtime.

                                                                  The semi-annual theater festival will present eight original
                                                                  10-minute plays by Florida playwrights. The plays are
                                                                  directed by Brenda Aulbach, a Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
                                                                  resident. “We added a second matinee because they’re
                                                                  popular with our audience,” Aulbach said. “We had 39 play
                                                                  submissions and chose the eight best. It promises to be
                                                                  another entertaining production.” The original plays include
                                                                  “Crazy Old Man,” “Genesisters,” “Eternity,” “The Hallmark of
   a Good Relationship,” “Quiz Schmo,” “Untimely Reunion,” “Win For Life,” and “Getting With The Program.”

   All the shows are free. Reservations are not required, but can be made by e-mailing seashorts1@yahoo.com, or calling
   (561) 523-8198. If no one answers right away, please leave a message.

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        CODE COMPLIANCE FAQS
Our neighborhoods are just part of what makes our coastal community so charming.
Whether you’re renovating your house or walking your dog, make sure to abide by our
Town Code to avoid a code compliance violation.

How can I avoid a code violation?
Ensuring your house complies with the Town’s Code is simple. In general, your yard
should be kept free of trash and debris including bulk trash, items that are typically
stored indoors (like refrigerators), and building materials.

We recommend checking the outside of your house periodically to make sure your
house is weather-tight, rodent-proof, and in sound condition, otherwise, you may
receive a violation. Prior to renovating the interior or exterior of your house, don’t
forget to submit a work permit to our Building Department for approval.

What are some ways I can avoid a violation around town?
As you enjoy exploring our town, please remember to throw away any trash, clean up
after your pup, and refrain from posting signs in medians, on street polls, and in the
public right-of-way.

For more information on common code violations, please visit
https://bit.ly/LBTSCodeCompliance.

                                                                                   A WARM WELCOME
  WHO YA GONNA CALL… THE                                                               TO TOWN
 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT!                                              Please give a warm welcome to Katrina Adler and Sue Courtade.

                                                                       Katrina was hired as Town Clerk in May 2022. Before
                                                                       becoming Town Clerk, Katrina was a contract employee
                                                                       working in the Town’s Development Services Department.
                                                                       She has an extensive background in administration. Originally
                                                                       from Michigan, she moved to Florida two years ago with
                                                                       her husband and children. Katrina is an active member of
                                                                       the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, the Florida
                                                                       Association of City Clerks, and the Broward County Municipal
                                                                       Clerks Association.
  Get connected with our Public Works Department and
                                                                       Sue started on September 19, 2022, as an Administrative
  know who to call in case of an emergency.
                                                                       Specialist. She comes to us from Florida Atlantic University
  If you’re north of Pine Avenue:                                      and has extensive experience in administration and finance.
  Call (954) 942-2202 for water and sewer emergencies                  She will provide primary support to the Town’s Human
  If you’re south of Pine Avenue:                                      Resources and Finance teams. Sue graduated from Boston
  Call (954) 828-8000 for water emergencies                            College and the University of Massachusetts – Lowell. She has
  Call (954) 275-0908 for sewer emergencies                            lived in Florida for 24 years.

  For all other public works-related issues, including broken
  streetlights and sidewalks, stormwater drainage, town
  grounds, facility, and vehicle maintenance, parks, and
  capital improvement projects, please call (954) 640-4232.

                                                                       Katrina Adler                    Sue Courtade

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 Join us Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

                          Get your Halloween costumes ready    Elementary School students, are
                          for Boo! By The Sea, a safe and fun  invited to attend Boo! By The Sea,
                          Halloween event for kids and adults  taking place through the West
                          of all ages. Join your neighbors     business district on Commercial
                          and socialize while the kids trick   Boulevard, just west of Sea Grape
             Let’s Keep   Itor Small!    Please in
                               treat and participate do not post
                                                      games.      or share!
                                                               Drive.
                          Everyone in town, as well as Bayview

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    Join us WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar for the first      sale. We’ll have interactive activities,    be wrapped and delivered to the
Wednesday in December to join         including writing letters to Santa for      Volunteer Fire Department (4513
your fellow neighbors at the Town’s   the kids, as well as the traditional        North Ocean Blvd, Suite 200) with
annual Christmas By The Sea event.    (and always exciting!) arrival of           your child’s name and address by
The event will be held in Anglin’s    Santa atop the firetruck, and the           no later than 1 p.m. on December
Square from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,      lighting of the tree to welcome in the       24, 2022. Please call the VFD’s
with a smaller stage set at El Mar    holiday season.                             main office at (954) 640-4250 for
Drive and Commercial Boulevard.                                                   more details.
Enjoy a stroll through the Square     Also, for LBTS families with little ones:
and browse the blend of holiday and   Santa will be delivering wrapped toys
seaside-themed gifts and crafts for   to kids again this year! Presents must

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      Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? What does it all mean?
      Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family! Make sure everyone in the home
      understands the sounds of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and knows how to respond.
      Learn the sounds of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms by checking the user guide or
      search the brand and model online.

      What is your alarm telling you?
                                                                                                          Make sure your smoke and
      SMOKE ALARMS                                                                                        CO alarms meet the needs
       • A continued set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means                                       of everyone in your home,
         smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.                                                including those with sensory
       • A single “chirp” every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is                                     or physical disabilities.
         low and must be changed.
       • All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.                                                Some tips:
       • Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced                                       ✔ Install a bedside alert
         means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be                                      device that responds to
         replaced.                                                                                           the sound of the smoke
                                                                                                             and CO alarms. Use of a
      CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS                                                                            low frequency alarm can
       • A continuous set of four loud beeps—beep, beep, beep,                                               also wake a sleeping
         beep—means carbon monoxide is present in your home.                                                 person with mild to
         Go outside, call 9-1-1 and stay out.                                                                severe hearing loss.
       • A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low                                    ✔ Sleep with your mobility
         and must be replaced.                                                                               device, glasses, and
       • CO alarms also have “end of life” sounds that vary by                                               phone close to your bed.
         manufacturer. This means it’s time to get a new CO alarm.                                         ✔ Keep pathways like
       • Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means                                   hallways lit with
         the alarm is at the end of its life and                                                             night lights and free
         the unit must be replaced.                                                                          from clutter to make
                                                                                                             sure everyone can
                                                                                                             get out safely.

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   VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
                                       Join us Friday, November 11, 2022, at 10 a.m. in El Prado Park
                                       (4500 El Mar Drive) as we pay tribute to our Lauderdale-By-
                                       The-Sea veterans and other local veterans who bravely served
                                       our country in the military.

                                       The Town’s 7th annual celebration will include the Broward
                                       Sherriff’s Office Honor Guard and the Volunteer Fire
                                       Department’s Color Guard.

                                       Are you a veteran, or know a veteran, who lives in Lauderdale-
                                       By-The-Sea? We want to honor them.
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                                       Please email KatieA@lbts-fl.gov or complete our Veterans Day

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                                       Ceremony form and return it to Town Hall, as we would welcome
                                       the opportunity to personally acknowledge veterans at our

 VETERANS IN                           celebration.

                                       For more information call (954) 640-4200. Rain location is

 LBTS                                  Jarvis Hall (4505 N. Ocean Drive).

Please let us know if you are a veteran who lives in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea,
as we would welcome the opportunity to personally acknowledge you at
our VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11.
Please complete this form and return to Town Hall or
email KatieA@lbts-fl. gov if you wish to be acknowledged.
Please provide:
Name, Rank and Branch of Service

Phone number or email

War or Conflict you served in

Comments on your service

 JOIN US AS WE SALUTE OUR AMERICAN HEROES

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REGISTRATION FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
The Town’s Resident Parking Permit Program allows drivers
to park in any metered or designated resident parking permit                           HOW TO APPLY:
space for up to three hours.                                        There are three ways to submit your Resident Parking
                                                                    Permit application. First, make copies of your driver’s
How much does a permit cost?
                                                                    license and vehicle registration (renters will also need
The cost is $64.20 for residents under 65, and $53.50 for
                                                                    to show proof of a rental agreement). Next, fill out the
residents over the age of 65.
                                                                    application on the Town’s website or by completing the
How long is the parking permit valid?                               form on the next page. To submit your application:
The annual parking permit is valid from October 1, 2022, to         1.   E-mail a completed form and documents to
September 30, 2023.                                                      kareng@lbts-fl.gov.
Who is eligible to apply for a permit?                              2.   Bring the form and documents to Town Hall between
Residents who live in Town or are annual renters.                        8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
What forms do I need to apply for a permit?                         3.   Mail the documents listed above to Town Hall, 4501 N.
You will need copies of your driver’s license and a valid vehicle        Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308. Don’t
registration. If you are a renter, you also need to bring your           forget to include your signature on the application form.
                                                                         Please note “Attention Karen Gates” on the envelope,
annual apartment, home, or condo rental agreement. If you own
                                                                         and include your phone number in case we need to
the property, the Town will verify your residence online at the
                                                                         contact you.
Broward County Property Appraiser’s website.
                                                                    Permits will be mailed to you. Arrangements can also be
If you have any questions about the parking permit program,
                                                                    made for pick-up at Town Hall. You can either pay by check
please call Karen Gates at Town Hall at (954) 640-4200 or           or credit card.
e-mail kareng@lbts-fl.gov.

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     Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
       PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION
               FY2022-2023
              FY 2022-2023
NAME: _______________ PHONE: __________

ADDRESS: ___________________________

VEHICLE DES CRIPTION: YEAR: _____                                MODEL: _________

                             MAKE: _____                        COLOR: __________

VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER: __________________

I understand the following rules apply when using my Town residential parking permit:

      ■  I may park free at Town metered spots up to 3 hours per day according to the rules in that parking
      area.

      ■   I cannot use my resident parking permit to park within 600 feet of my residence or place
      of employment during working hours.

      ■   My permit sticker cannot be transferred to another vehicle.

      ■   My permit expires on Sept. 30, 2023.

      ■   All other Town parking regulations must be followed.
          I hereby attest that I am a resident of the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
      ■                                                                                        LAUDERDALE
                                                                                               BY·TI-IE>SEA

Signature of Owner:--------------------------------

   PLACE ST ICKER ON THE INSIDE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD

                                     TOWN HALL STAFF USE ONLY

Produced _____________ for proof of residency (Drivers License, Lease, Etc.)

Permit Number: ___________ Price: ________ Receipt Number: ______

Senior Discount:__________ Age:_________ Date Issued:________

Reviewed By:-----------------------------------

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   BULK TRASH DO’S
     AND DON’TS                                           IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR
How well do you know what items can                         BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT
be included in bulk trash pick-up? Know        Lauderdale-By-The-Sea businesses- if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to
the do’s and don’ts of bulk trash pick-up      renew your Business Tax Receipt (BTR). Please note that your 2021-2022 BTR
service before taking your items to the        expired on September 30, 2022.
curb.
                                               The Town offers three different methods for submitting payment. You can pay
Good to go for bulk pick-up:                   online, through the mail, or by dropping off your payment in our drop box. For your
Cabinets, furniture, refrigerators, ranges,    convenience, the drop box is located in the lobby of the Building Department.
water heaters, and yard waste less than 6
feet in length.

Not included in bulk pick-up:
Electronic devices, automobile parts,
biological waste, used oil, boat parts and
trailers, construction debris, hazardous
waste, tires, wet paint, and panes of glass.

Please place bulk trash items on the
swale, away from the storm catch basins.
Put out bulk trash items after 6 p.m. the
day before pick-up and before 7 a.m. the
day of pick-up.                                    BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT QUESTIONS
                                               If you are a new business here in LBTS, welcome to our Town. In order to be a
                                               legally permitted business, you must first obtain a business tax receipt! Below you
                                               will find some common questions with answers concerning business tax receipts.

                                               Q. How do I start the process for obtaining a business tax receipt?
                             ZONE B            A. Your very first step is to obtain zoning eligibility. This is done through
                             1st Friday
                           of the month        emailing our zoning team at zoning@lbts-fl.gov, with the address and the
                                               intended use for the property. Once this has been established, our team will
                                               provide you with the correct application and instructions on how to submit the
                                               application.

                                               Q. If I want to rent my property on Airbnb or VRBO, do I need a business tax
                                               receipt?
                                               A. Absolutely! All rentals, even long-term rentals, require a business tax receipt
                                               license. Some properties are eligible for short-term licenses and others are
                                               eligible for vacation-rental licenses. Email our zoning team at zoning@lbts-fl.gov
                                               with the address to determine your eligibility before you list your property
                                               on any short-term rental or vacation rental site. If approved, you will need to
                                               obtain the appropriate certificate and completed inspections before you can
                                               begin short-term rentals or vacation rentals.

                     ZONE A                    Q. Does the Town have an organization that connects LBTS businesses?
                   1st Thursday
                   of the month                A. We are thankful to have an active Chamber of Commerce. You can reach the
                                               Chamber by calling (954) 776-1000 or emailing info@lbts.com. Our Town staff
                                               is also happy to connect you.

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      MONDAY                         TUESDAY                    WEDNESDAY                                  THURSDAY                                  FRIDAY
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10AM-11AM: Reiki with Karl    10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!        All Day: Mayor’s District              10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!                10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-4PM: Ping Pong            Meeting                                10AM-11AM: Organizing Files            phone instructions
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as   11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance!        10AM-11:30AM: Drawing                  & Folders                              10AM-12PM: Bridge and
a Second Language (ESL)       11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery       10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                    10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                    Mahjong
                                                                                                                                           10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
1PM-3PM: Bridge and           Making Made Simple             11:45AM-2:45PM: Arts &                 11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance
                                                                                                                                           12:15PM-1:15PM: Brown Bag
Mahjong                       1PM-2:30PM: Handheld           Crafts                                 12PM-1PM: Ballroom
                                                                                                                                           Friday
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and          Devices                        12:30PM-3PM: Wood                      Freestyle                              1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
Beyond                        2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish         Burning                                2:15PM-4PM: Computer                   1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian
                                                             3PM-4PM: Cricut Design                 Q&A

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10AM-11AM: Reiki with Karl    10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!        All Day: Lifeline Screening            10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!                10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-4PM: Ping Pong            10AM-11:30AM: Watercolors              10AM-11AM: Word                        phone instructions
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as   11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance!        10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                    Processing                             10AM-12PM: Bridge and
a Second Language (ESL)       11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery       11:45AM-2:45PM: Arts &                 10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                    Mahjong
                                                                                                                                           10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
1PM-3PM: Bridge and           Making Made Simple             Crafts                                 11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance
                                                                                                                                           12:15PM-1:15PM: Lunch &
Mahjong                       1PM-2:30PM: Handheld           12:30PM-3PM: Wood                      12PM-1PM: Ballroom
                                                                                                                                           Learn
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and          Devices                        Burning                                Freestyle                              1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
Beyond                        2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish         3PM-4PM: Cricut Design                 2:15PM-4PM: Computer                   1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian
                                                                                                    Q&A

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10AM-11AM: Reiki with Karl    10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!        All Day: Garden Club                   All Day: Garden Club                   10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-4PM: Ping Pong            10AM-11:30AM: Drawing                  10AM-11AM: Internet/E-mail             phone instructions
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as   11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance!        10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                    2:15PM-4PM: Computer                   10AM-12PM: Bridge and
a Second Language (ESL)       11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery       11:45AM-3PM: Arts & Crafts                                                    Mahjong
                                                                                                    Q&A
                                                                                                                                           10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
1PM-3PM: Bridge and           Making Made Simple             12:30PM-3PM: Wood
                                                                                                                                           12:15PM-1:15PM: Brown Bag
Mahjong                       1PM-2:30PM: Handheld           Burning
                                                                                                                                           Friday
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and          Devices                        3PM-4PM: Cricut Design                                                        1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
Beyond                        2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish                                                                                       1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian

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10AM-11AM: Reiki with Karl    10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!        10AM-11:30AM: Watercolors              10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!                10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-4PM: Ping Pong            10AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts                10AM-11AM: Organizing Files            phone instructions
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as   11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance!        10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                    & Folders                              10AM-12PM: Bridge and
                                                                                                                                           Mahjong
a Second Language (ESL)       11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery       12:30PM-3PM: Wood                      10AM-4PM: Ping Pong
                                                                                                                                           10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
1PM-3PM: Bridge and           Making Made Simple             Burning                                11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance
                                                                                                                                           12:15PM-1:15PM: Brown Bag
Mahjong                       1PM-2:30PM: Handheld           3PM-4PM: Cricut Design                 12PM-1PM: Ballroom                     Friday
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and          Devices                        7PM-8:30PM: Shake It Up -              Freestyle                              1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
Beyond                        2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish         Let’s Dance!                           2:15PM-4PM: Computer                   1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian
                                                                                                    Q&A                                    7PM-8:30PM: Sea Shorts

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10AM-4PM: Ping Pong
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as                  All activities are held at: Jarvis Hall (4501 N. Ocean Drive)
a Second Language (ESL)                       For more information, contact Director Armilio Bien-Aime at (954) 640-4225
1PM-3PM: Bridge and                                 For monthly calendars and online classes visit www.lbts-fl.gov
Mahjong                                      Participants may only bring battery-powered laptop/notebook computers to hands-on classes. Electrical
                                             outlets are not available. Responsibility for computer operation and safety rests with the computer owner.
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and                                     Instructor does not provide any repair or technical support beyond the coursework.
Beyond

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TOWNTOPICS                                        NOVEMBER 2022
        MONDAY                      TUESDAY                  WEDNESDAY                        THURSDAY                       FRIDAY
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                              10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11AM: Let’s Dance!     10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
                              10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-11:30AM: Drawing       10AM-11AM: Organizing Files   phone instructions
                              11:15AM-12:15PM: Chair Yoga   10AM-4PM: Ping Pong         & Folders                     10AM-12PM: Bridge and
                              11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery      11AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts     10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           Mahjong
                                                                                                                      10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
                              Making Made Simple            12:30PM-3PM: Wood           11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance
                                                                                                                      12:15PM-1:15PM: Brown Bag
                              1PM-2:30PM: Handheld          Burning                     11PM-12PM: Calligraphy 101
                                                                                                                      Friday
                              Devices                       3PM-4PM: Cricut Design      12PM-1PM: Ballroom            1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
                              2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish                                    Freestyle                     1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian
                                                                                        2:15PM-4PM: Computer Q&A

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10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                                         10AM-11AM: Let’s Dance!     10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as                                 10AM-11:30AM: Watercolors   10AM-11AM: Word
a Second Language (ESL)       Remember to Vote!             10AM-4PM: Ping Pong         Processing
1PM-3PM: Bridge and                                         11AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts     10AM-4PM: Ping Pong
Mahjong                                                     1PM-2PM: Lecture Q&A        11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance              Veterans Day
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and
                                  No Scheduled              3PM-4PM: Cricut Design      11PM-12PM: Calligraphy 101
Beyond
                                 Activities Today                                       12PM-1PM: Ballroom
                                                                                        Freestyle
                                                                                        2:15PM-4PM: Computer Q&A

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10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11AM: Let’s Dance!     10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as   10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-11:30AM: Drawing       10AM-11AM: Internet/Email     phone instructions
a Second Language (ESL)       11:15AM-12:15PM: Chair Yoga   10AM-4PM: Ping Pong         10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-12PM: Bridge and
1PM-3PM: Bridge and           11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery      11AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts     11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance        Mahjong
                                                                                                                      10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
Mahjong                       Making Made Simple            3PM-4PM: Cricut Design      11PM-12PM: Calligraphy 101
                                                                                                                      12:15PM-1:15PM: Brown Bag
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and          1PM-2:30PM: Handheld          7PM-8:30PM: An Evening      12PM-1PM: Ballroom
                                                                                                                      Friday
Beyond                        Devices                       with Mark Twain             Freestyle                     1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
                              2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish                                    2:15PM-4PM: Computer          1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian
                                                                                        Q&A

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10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11AM: Let’s Dance!
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as   10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-11:30AM: Watercolors
a Second Language (ESL)       11:15AM-12:15PM: Chair Yoga   10AM-4PM: Ping Pong
1PM-3PM: Bridge and           11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery      11AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts
                                                                                        Happy Thanksgiving!              No Scheduled
Mahjong                       Making Made Simple            12:30PM-3PM: Wood                                           Activities Today
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and          1PM-2:30PM: Handheld          Burning
Beyond                        Devices                       3PM-4PM: Cricut Design
                              2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish

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10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11AM: Let’s Dance!     10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as   10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-11:30AM: Drawing       10AM-11AM: Internet/Email
a Second Language (ESL)       11:15AM-12:15PM: Chair Yoga   10AM-4PM: Ping Pong         10AM-4PM: Ping Pong
1PM-3PM: Bridge and           11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery      11AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts     11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance
Mahjong                       Making Made Simple            12:30PM-3PM: Wood           11PM-12PM: Calligraphy 101
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and          1PM-2:30PM: Handheld          Burning                     12PM-1PM: Ballroom
Beyond                        Devices                       3PM-4PM: Cricut Design      Freestyle
                              2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish                                    2:15PM-4PM: Computer Q&A

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DECEMBER 2022                                                                    VOL. 35 / ISSUE 4

       MONDAY                               TUESDAY                           WEDNESDAY                               THURSDAY                       FRIDAY
                                                                                                                  1                             2
                                                                                                                10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
  All activities are held at: Jarvis Hall (4501 N. Ocean Drive)                                                 10AM-11AM: Organizing Files   phone instructions
                                                                                                                & Folders                     10AM-12PM: Bridge and
      For more information, contact Director Armilio Bien-Aime at (954) 640-4225
                                                                                                                10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           Mahjong
            For monthly calendars and online classes visit www.lbts-fl.gov
   Participants may only bring battery-powered laptop/notebook computers to hands-on classes. Electrical        11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance        10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
   outlets are not available. Responsibility for computer operation and safety rests with the computer owner.                                 12:15PM-1:15PM: Brown Bag
                                                                                                                12PM-1PM: Ballroom
               Instructor does not provide any repair or technical support beyond the coursework.                                             Friday
                                                                                                                Freestyle
                                                                                                                                              1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
                                                                                                                2:15PM-4PM: Computer          1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian
                                                                                                                Q&A

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10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                  10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!               10-11AM: Let’s Dance!                10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as          10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                   10-11:30AM: Watercolors              10AM-11AM: Word               phone instructions
a Second Language (ESL)              11:15AM-12:15PM: Chair Yoga           10AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts              Processing                    10AM-12PM: Bridge and
1PM-3PM: Bridge and                  11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery              Workshop                             10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           Mahjong
Mahjong                              Making Made Simple                    10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                  11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance        10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and                 1PM-2:30PM: Handheld                  12:30PM-3PM: Wood                    12PM-1PM: Ballroom            12:15PM-1:15PM: Brown Bag
Beyond                               Devices                               Burning                              Freestyle                     Friday
                                     2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish                3PM-4PM: Cricut Design               2:15PM-4PM: Computer          1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
                                                                                                                Q&A                           1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian

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10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                  10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!               10-11AM: Let’s Dance!                10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!       10AM-11:30AM: Tablet/cell
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as          10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                   10-11:30AM: Drawing                  10AM-11AM: Internet/E-mail    phone instructions
a Second Language (ESL)              11:15AM-12:15PM: Chair Yoga           10AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts              10AM-4PM: Ping Pong           10AM-12PM: Bridge and
1PM-3PM: Bridge and                  11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery              Workshop                             11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance        Mahjong
Mahjong                              Making Made Simple                    10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                  12PM-1PM: Ballroom            10AM-12PM: Ping Pong
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and                 1PM-2:30PM: Handheld                  12:30PM-3PM: Wood                    Freestyle                     12:15PM-1:15PM: Brown Bag
Beyond                               Devices                               Burning                              2:15PM-4PM: Computer          Friday
                                     2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish                3PM-4PM: Cricut Design               Q&A                           1:30M-4PM: Ping Pong
                                                                           Space                                                              1:30PM-2:45PM: Italian

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10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                  10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!               10-11AM: Let’s Dance!                10AM-11AM: Shake It Up!
11:45AM-12:45PM: English as          10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                   10-11:30AM: Watercolors              10AM-11AM: Using flash
a Second Language (ESL)              11:15AM-12:15PM: Chair Yoga           10AM-2PM: Arts & Crafts              drives, micro SD cards
1PM-3PM: Bridge and                  11:15AM-12:30PM: Jewlery              Workshop                             10AM-4PM: Ping Pong              No Scheduled
Mahjong                              Making Made Simple                    10AM-4PM: Ping Pong                  11AM-12PM: Let’s Dance          Activities Today
1:00PM-3PM: Yoga and                 1PM-2:30PM: Handheld                  12:30PM-3PM: Wood                    12PM-1PM: Ballroom
Beyond                               Devices                               Burning                              Freestyle
                                     2:45PM-3:45PM: Spanish                3PM-4PM: Cricut Design               2:15PM-4PM: Computer
                                                                           Space                                Q&A

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                                                                                  Dec 23 - Jan 1:
                                                                                  Holiday Recess!

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