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How do association boards, unit owners, prospective buyers, family members, Realtors, or insurance agents know whether a building is well run? The answer is CIAC accreditation. The Community Improvement and Accreditation Committee, known as CIAC, is a volunteer committee created by COOCVE, CVE Master Management, and CenClub. Its members are knowledgeable in state and local laws, regulations, requirements, and accounting procedures. Through a comprehensive review of an associa

The CVE Stickball team held its annual stickball hitting contest on January 31 following a nine-inning game, with 12 players stepping up to compete. Scoring was based on performance at the plate, with one point awarded for a single, two points for a double, three points for a triple, and four points for a home run. The winners, pictured from left to right, were Joe Jr. in third place, Kalvin in second place, and Jim on the right taking first place honors. Other participants i

Grantham A will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. This CIAC (Community Improvement and Accreditation Committee) awarded community is known as a wonderful place to live with friendly residents, a well-managed building, beautifully landscaped grounds and a hospitable board of directors. Residents are looking forward to a 50th Anniversary Celebration Party this month complete with music and dancing.

Temple B’nai Shalom really knows how to celebrate Hanukkah. In December they had 35 members show up to light their own personal Menorahs as part of the Friday Night Service attended by close to 90 people. The overhead lights were shut off as each person lit their menorah at the same time. The sight was truly spectacular. The Hanukkah service was led by Cantor Mitch Martin, who has a gift for leading upbeat, stimulating services. This service was no exception. It was followed

A Century Village East board member is warning residents not to waste their money on insurance plans that do not apply to condominium living. CVE Master Management Board Member Amy Conner is urging City of Deerfield Beach officials to intervene into solicitations residents are receiving from FPL Home. Conner said residents of the village have been receiving mail solicitations offering insurance-style warranty plans covering items such as electrical lines, plumbing, and sewer

Harriet Drandoff, a longtime resident of Century Village East, passed away last month. She was deeply involved in village life and devoted many years to serving her community. Harriet had been an Area Chair for Upminster since becoming a full-time resident in 2015 and was elected several times by her fellow Area Chairs to serve as Chair of the Chairs, a position that was part of the Executive Committee of COOCVE. She also served on the Board of Directors of the CVE Reporter a

In the contested election for the CenClub Board of Directors, three seats were open. Rita Pickar received 117 votes, Michele Conte received 114 votes, and Jay Baimel received 108 votes. All three were elected to the open seats. In the contested election for the CVE Master Management Board of Directors, three seats were also open. Joe Cummings received 107 votes, Stephen Wishnack received 106 votes, and Barry Warhoftig received 105 votes. Each was elected to one of the open se

The CVE Republican Club will host a meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Le Club Activity Center, located at 3501 West Drive. Residents and friends are invited to attend, and refreshments will be provided following the meeting. The featured speaker will be George Moraitis, who is running for U.S. Congress in Florida’s Congressional District 23. Moraitis previously served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives, where he worked to secure state

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.This month of March we are having a sale: 50% off all items except our one-dollar items. Take advantage of this and stop in and save!! Thank you for your donation. If you have a CVE ID, come in and borrow one of our 5,000+ holdings, read the New York Times, or shop at

An exciting course on how to make pens is offered in the CVE woodworking shop. The course is not expensive. In fact, even the most penurious individuals can afford it. When I first saw the notice for the Pen Making Class I was a bit pensive. But I signed up anyway. I’m glad I did. Our enthusiastic class of six clearly had pent-up energy; we were raring to get to work. As the class progressed, we all developed a penchant for this wonderful craft. The good news w

The simple elegance of an extra-buttery almond cookie has been unfairly understated. The subtle flavors mix effortlessly on one’s tongue like a lovely accident. This delicacy was fashioned after the cookies they used to serve at “Mitzi’s,” (the owner’s name,) in Rock Hill, New York. Our family of five, at mother’s urgings,would descend upon the tiny restaurant on a regular basis to taste the only reasonable semblance of Chinese food within a 50-mile radius. Mitzi was

New Jersey Social Club continues their agenda in February with an interesting program and a new trip. Please join us.Tuesday, February 3rd. Clubhouse, Room GPA at 10:30 amRock Painting by fellow New Jerseyan, Carol Bocchicchio-Ciolino. Carol will show us her collection of painted rocks, which can be purchased. She will also teach us how to paint a rock. This program is being brought back by popular demand, so if you missed last year, you can enjoy it this month.Thursday, Febr