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CVE Quilt Club Donates Quilts to Community Charities
Since the summer and fall of 2025, the CVE Quilt Club has been busy creating quilts from fabric generously donated by CVE residents. Recently, 25 quilts were donated to Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides handmade quilts to children and families in need. Additional donations included one quilt to the CVE Cancer Relay for Life, 12 quilts to Hospice of Boca Raton, and one quilt to the CVE Art Club for a raffle. On February 7, 2026, the club made its first de
Mar 11 min read


The New Jersey Social Club has planned for the month of March:
Tuesday, March 3rd in the clubhouse, Room GPA at 10:30 amMental Health Lecture“Are you Coping or Kidding Yourself”Speaker will be Dr Elizabeth Edwards.Friday, March 13thCard Party - Mahjong, Trivia, Canasta, etc.10 am to 12:30 pm at Le Club, Activity Room BLunch will be provided- sandwichesSunday, March 22ndDeer Creek Country Club- Brunch at 11 amCost is $22 and will be subsidized if you are a member.Any questions contactRhona. regbowler13@gmail.comLynda. lyndarg@yahoo.c
Mar 11 min read


So, you think you are a good Association – Prove it!
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
Mar 12 min read


Twelve Players Compete in CVE Stickball Annual Power Showcase
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
Mar 11 min read


Grantham A 50th Anniversary Celebration
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.
Feb 11 min read


Temple B’nai Shalom Celebrates a Flaming Hanukkah
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
Feb 11 min read


Official: Residents being duped by FPL
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
Feb 12 min read
Longtime community leader passes
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
Feb 11 min read
2026 Century Village East election results
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
Feb 11 min read
GOP Club to host congressional candidate
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
Feb 11 min read
Visit Your CVE Clubhouse Library!
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
Feb 13 min read


Pen Making Class – A Pentastic Adventure!!
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
Feb 12 min read
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