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Temple B’nai Shalom is planning a special open house to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about the synagogue and ask the staff and Cantor questions.  B’nai Shalom is one of the fastest growing synagogues in southern Florida. It is growing at a remarkable rate while most other synagogues are challenged just to maintain their membership. Why is this? That is the subject that will be addressed at the open house on  January 7 th  at 11:30 AM in the Activity Cente

The Craft and Collectible show was held on Sunday December 7 th at Le Club.  $1,105.00 was raised for the American  Cancer  Society.  Sheila, Larry and Eileen would like to thank Guy, Mike, Greg and Issac for help moving the tables and chairs.  The 50/50 raffle was won by Robert Clement.

The CVE Republican Club will hold its annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Le Club, Room B. Residents and friends are invited to celebrate the season with traditional Chanukkah jelly doughnuts, eggnog, menorahs, dreidels, pennies, and an evening of socializing. The featured guest for the night will be Eric Golub, a politically conservative comedian known for his sharp, humorous commentary about Republican politics. “Can you imagine that!” organ

Temple B’nai Shalom is kicking off a full season of winter programming with a special community production of its original play,  Middle Age Muddle , to be performed on Wednesday evening, December 3, in LeClub. The show, presented by the B’nai Shalom Players and featuring 17 synagogue members, is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. With the High Holidays and Thanksgiving now behind them, the fast-growing synagogue is welcoming the return of snowbir

The CVE Horseshoe Team meets every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. at the horseshoe pits next to the gazebo, where residents gather for a friendly but competitive round of this classic game. Players aim to toss a horseshoe across the sand pit and land it around the stake—a “ringer,” worth three points. A “leaner,” where the shoe rests against the stake, earns two points, while any shoe landing within one horseshoe’s distance scores a single point. If both teams score ringers in the

Are you new to photography or to digital photography or to phone photography? CVE Photo Club is here to help you. We will have special feedback sessions, learning opportunities, and mentoring for novice photographers. Come to a meeting and check us out: Every Tuesday from 10 to noon in GP-F. Obviously we have something for more experienced photographers too. Any questions, write to Nan Weiner, President, at:  CVEPhotoClub@gmail.com ; if you want to talk in person, just includ

Larissa Dyan, a native of St. Petersburg, Russia, has just settled in Century Village East after moving from Massachusetts, and she is already bringing her passion for cultural education to the community. With a master’s degree in education and years of experience sharing her heritage, Dyan is eager to introduce residents to the traditions, history, and artistry of Russian culture. Before relocating to Florida, Dyan served as a tour guide at the Museum of Russian Icons in Cli

The 11th Annual American Cancer Society Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Clubhouse Party Room. The goal this year is to surpass last year’s contribution of $12,389, which included an $800 donation from Larry Cohen’s Craft Fair. Tickets are $20.00 for CVE residents and their guests. Donations are encouraged from those who are unable to attend. Les Complices (Ginette Lauzon and Laurent Labrecque) will provide live music and singing in French, Spanis

A long-standing nuisance has once again become highly visible around Century Village East: shopping carts from the CVS pharmacy at Military Trail and Hillsboro Boulevard are routinely showing up inside the village and being abandoned in parking lots, along walkways, and near buildings. According to store management, the issue has persisted for years. Carts are regularly taken from the store and rolled into the village, often used—one manager speculates—as makeshift walkers to

The CVE Art Club is officially resuming activities for the 2025–2026 season, with a full slate of programs planned for artists of all experience levels. The club’s first two meetings will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 12, and Friday, December 19, in Room GP-A of the Clubhouse. Club organizers say this year’s meetings will be “informative, educational, and fun,” with talented members presenting demonstrations and programs throughout the season. The first meeting will

The CVE Italian American Club is gearing up for its next meeting, scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Room GP-A—the room the club will continue using for all meetings going forward. Event sign-ups will resume at the December gathering, and members are reminded that they must be in good standing and bring their membership cards in order toregister for any outings. The club is already reporting strong interest in its upcoming events. Both the Gulfstream tri

The French Alliance welcomes all its members and extends a warm greeting to all residents and newcomers of Century Village East. Registration to renew or become a member takes place at Le Club every Friday from 10:00 AM to noon through December 19 and again from January 9 to February 6. The registration fee is $12.00. For more than 30 years, the Alliance has offered a wide variety of activities to suit all interests—sports, games, musical performances, dancing, English and Sp