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Blanche Weinberg Obituary
Blanche Weinberg, a CVE resident for more than 25 years, died peacefully on June 27th, not long after her 101st birthday. Blanche was married for 26 years to her first husband, Paul Kahn, who was among the first violinists in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She was married to her second husband, Jerome Weinberg, for 30 years. After Jerome’s death, her final partner in life—as well as in bridge—was Sudhakar Bhatt, who passed away in their CVE condo in 2022. Blanche love
2 days ago2 min read


Coconut Pistachio Cookies, Tweaked
These cookies are very good and very sweet! A harmony of flavors comes boldly together to form a dense, crunchy fat little cookie. I found them to be very satisfying. They freeze nicely and can be easily packed for holiday shipment. Coconut Pistachio Cookies, Tweaked Yield: 5 dozen cookies Ingredients • ¾ cup white sugar • 1 cup brown sugar • 2/3 cup shortening • 6 tablespoons butter, softened • 2 large egg(s) • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • ½ teaspoon coconut extra
3 days ago2 min read


Visit Your CVE Clubhouse Library!
The Library now has a page on the CenClub website. https://cenclub.com/read-1 Please visit the page for current information. Please note we will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day and Monday, September 21st for Yom Kippur. Our Artwork and Puzzles are 50% off thru all of September! For those new to CVE please come in to browse or join our library. It’s located in the Clubhouse lower-level across from the Billiard room, which is located on t
3 days ago3 min read


Tennis and Volleyball Players Wanted
CVE residents looking to stay active and meet other players are invited to join the community’s tennis and volleyball activities. Tennis players meet seven days a week at the Richmond Tennis Courts, beginning at sunrise and continuing until approximately 9:30 a.m. Players are welcome to come out and join the fun. Residents can also take part in volleyball every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Games are played on the sand volleyball court located behind the clubhouse te
3 days ago1 min read


Russian Matryoshka Club Brings Culture and Film to CVE
The Russian Matryoshka Club recently brought residents together for an evening celebrating Russian culture at Century Village East. The May 2 event featured a screening of the Russian film “The Teacher/Ychilka,” followed by a discussion with scriptwriter Ekaterina Asmus. Organizers said the gathering helped foster community while giving attendees a deeper appreciation for Russian cinema and traditions. Club organizer Larissa Dyan said the group is planning additional cultural
Jun 121 min read


Visit Your CVE Clubhouse Library!
By Clubhouse Library Volunteer Lita Andreano For those new to CVE please come in to browse or join our library. It’s located in the Clubhouse lower-level across from the Billiard room, which is located on the shuffleboard courts side of the Clubhouse. We will be closed on Friday, June 19th, Juneteenth. If you have a CVE ID, come in and borrow one of our 5,000+ holdings, read the New York Times, or shop at our variety of boutique items for sale. If you cannot find
Jun 123 min read


Orange Creamsicle® Sugar Cookies
This recipe caught my attention because as a child and still today, the combination of orange and creamy vanilla makes my mouth water. You know… orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream? Yes. These cookies will definitely bring your tastebuds back to that delicious frozen treat known as the Creamsicle. I was tempted to chop the white chips, but the finished cookies look really “fat” with the whole chips, so I used them whole. Also, you may wish to forgo the food coloring. T
Jun 122 min read


Longtime CVE Reporter Photographer Sid Birns Remembered for Preserving Village History
For many years, Sid Birns helped document the history and daily life of Century Village East through his photography, becoming one of the most recognizable and valued contributors to the CVE Reporter newspaper. Whether it was a club meeting, community celebration, special event or holiday gathering, Birns could often be found moving quietly through the crowd with his camera, capturing moments that would later appear in the newspaper for residents throughout the village to enj
Jun 12 min read


CVE Residents Keep the Music Playing at Name That Tune Night
Residents at Century Village East continue to strike the right note each month during the popular “Name That Tune” game night at the Clubhouse. Held on the first Monday of every month, the event combines music, friendly competition and social interaction as residents test their knowledge of classic songs from the 1960s and beyond. Hosted by Mike Rosenzweig, the gathering has become a favorite tradition for oldies music fans throughout the community. Participants sing along, r
Jun 11 min read


Deerfield Beach Names Transitional Police and Fire Chiefs
The City of Deerfield Beach has selected Daniel Morgalo as transitional Police Chief and Chantal Botting as transitional Fire Chief as the city moves forward with plans to establish its own independent police and fire rescue departments. City officials said both leaders bring decades of South Florida public safety experience and will help guide Deerfield Beach through the transition process. “Securing the right leadership is paramount as we build the foundation for our indepe
Jun 12 min read


CVE Chess Club Hosts Simultaneous Exhibition Match
Residents of Century Village East recently tested their chess skills during a special simultaneous exhibition match hosted by the CVE Chess Club. The event featured former Cincinnati State Chess Champion Sergey Berchenko, who played multiple games at the same time against club members of varying skill levels. Berchenko, who spends part of the year in Century Village East, has now participated in the event for the second consecutive year. “I’ve noticed some improvement over la
Jun 11 min read


City Pushes Back Against Police Department Transition Rumors
The City of Deerfield Beach is pushing back against what officials describe as misinformation and inaccurate rumors circulating on social media regarding the city’s planned transition from Broward Sheriff’s Office policing services to an independent municipal police department. In a public statement released by the city, officials said they want residents to rely on verified facts and the legally binding agreement between Deerfield Beach and BSO rather than online speculation
Jun 12 min read
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