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Save the Date: Annual Cancer Fundraiser
Mark your calendars! The 11th Annual American Cancer Society Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Clubhouse Party Room. This beloved community event brings residents and guests together for an evening of music, singing, line dancing, and live entertainment — all in support of a vital cause. Organizers hope to raise over $12,000, surpassing last year’s total of just under $11,500. Tickets are $20 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the American Ca
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Temple B’nai Shalom Celebrates the High Holidays
A large number of congregants and guests of Temple B’nai Shalom celebrated Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the Activity Center. The services were led by Spiritual Leader and Cantor Mitch Martin. The services were also available on Zoom for those unable to attend. This was the first High Holiday service led by Cantor Mitch since joining B’nai Shalom. The attendees agreed that the service was both meaningful and enjoyable.  The service included Aliyots widely distributed to a n
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Temple B’nai Shalom’s Tashlich Service
Cantor Mitch Martin led the Tashlich service for Temple B’nai Shalom at the Century Village canal on West Dr. after Rosh Hashana services. We symbolically “threw our sins into the canal,’ using bird seed instead of traditional bread to be more environmentally friendly.
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My Trip This Summer to Auschwitz-Birkenau
This summer, in the month of May, I visited the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. We left from Krakow, Poland—a beautiful,...
Oct 33 min read


Temple B’nai Shalom Looks Forward to the New Season
Temple B’nai Shalom is preparing to build on its remarkable growth as the new season approaches. The temple attracts members with its...
Oct 31 min read


Answering the Question: Is This a Good Building?
Since joining the CIAC Committee in 2022, I have spoken with several real estate agents who represent property sellers and buyers in CVE....
Oct 32 min read


Managing to Do Better
Are you tired of late financial reports, maintenance requests that disappear, or emergency calls that go unanswered? You are not alone....
Oct 32 min read


Patio Perils: When Your Escape Becomes an Expensive Trap
Thinking about adding a patio—or already enjoying one outside your unit? At CVE, ignorance can cost you thousands. Many patios have been...
Oct 32 min read


September is shaping up to be a big month for CenClub
The business of CenClub is a year-round endeavor. While recognizing that owners offsite during the summer may be traveling to more exotic...
Oct 31 min read


Hey, Jeffrey Ortega, What’s Your Story?
Jeffrey Ortega is probably as far as possible from a typical CVE resident. It’s not just because he’s 36 years old. It’s not just...
Oct 33 min read


Why Under-55 Buyers Can’t Just Move In
Century Village East is a renowned active-adult 55+ condominium community, but a common misconception about the so-called "20% rule" is...
Aug 82 min read


Hey, Neil Gillis: What's Your Story?
Neil Gillis: A Life of Work, Volunteerism, and Softball Neil Gillis, a resident of CVE since July 2023, recalls his long, active life in...
Aug 83 min read
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