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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

For many years the Cyclopaths have been enjoying a weekly Friday morning bike ride in one of the parks of Broward or Palm Beach Counties. These excursions were the brainchild of Danny Rosenthal who had the idea to gather friends who love biking. He sent out weekly notices of where the group would gather and updates on whether rain would cancel our outing or if it would be a “Go”. Our dear friend, Danny, died suddenly here in Florida this past December. We were shocked and he

The Club Souls Connection will hold its February meeting on Friday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse, Room GP-G, with a discussion focused on the power of the mind and how our beliefs shape our experiences. The meeting will explore themes presented in the book Hypnotizing Maria by Richard Bach. The book examines the idea that the mind is a powerful force, suggesting that what we believe can influence how we feel, what we experience, and even how our bodies respond.

The CVE Photo Club has several activities planned for February, including outings to Mounts Botanical Garden and the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, both located in West Palm Beach. These group photo shoots give members the opportunity to visit new locations, exchange tips, and see how different photographers capture the same scenes. The club is now in full swing for the season, holding weekly meetings and offering a variety of learning opportunities for photographers of all le

Looking to learn a new skill or try something creative? Residents are invited to join the CVE Woodworking Club and take advantage of the many instructional classes offered through the CVE Lifelong Learning Program. Participants can learn to create beautiful and functional items such as bowls, trays, custom frames, and more. The club’s fully equipped woodshop is located on the first floor of the Clubhouse near the billiards room. Residents are encouraged to view the display ca

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.

The winter issue of CSA News, the Canadian Snowbird Association magazine, reports that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced a significant change that will affect how Canadians and other foreign nationals enter and leave the United States. It states that on October 27, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a final rule authorizing the collection of biometric information, such as facial photographs, from all non-U.S. citizens. The regulation, list