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Choraleers Invite New Members to Join for 52nd Season
The CVE Choraleers, now in their 52nd year in the Village, are inviting new members to join the group through January 27 as preparations continue for the choir’s annual concert in March. The Choraleers rehearse every Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse Music Room on the first floor. Club leaders say the group offers a welcoming and rewarding experience for residents who enjoy singing and performing as part of an ensemble. This season’s annual concert, themed “One
Jan 11 min read


Last-Minute City Hall Issue Almost Pushes Back Century Village East Gate
The long-awaited opening of the main gate at Century Village East was nearly delayed once again after a last-minute administrative issue at City of Deerfield Beach City Hall threatened to postpone final inspections just days before the gate was scheduled to open. According to information provided to the CVE Reporter, officials with CVE Master Management received notice from the city one day before the final inspection was scheduled, advising that the inspection would be delay
Jan 12 min read


Village Elections Set for This Month
The annual village elections for leadership positions on the boards of CVE Master Management, CenClub, and COOCVE are set for this month, with the first formal step in the process scheduled for early January. The Meet the Candidates Forum will be held on January 5th from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Clubhouse Party Room. The forum allows COOCVE Directors to ask questions of candidates seeking office. Under election rules, only COOCVE Directors are permitted to ask questions and v
Jan 11 min read


A grandmother’s careful touch inspires a perfect graham cracker cookie
I used to watch my grandmother make strudel. She was a pro. She’d take great pains in rolling out the dough to an impossibly thin sheet, and then she’d carefully put the fillings on. But Gram wouldn’t take a handful of raisins or walnuts and toss them onto the dough. No, she would lovingly place each of the food items strategically so the finished product would have a raisin and a piece of walnut in every bite. Then she would gently, gently roll up the dough into a very
Jan 12 min read


Main Gate at Century Village East Opens Marking Major Milestone
The long-awaited completion and opening of the main gate at Century Village East took place on December 19th, marking a major milestone for the community. The first two people to pass through the newly opened gate were Doris Goldman, wife of the late Gene Goldman, a longtime member of the CVE Master Management Board, and Eli Okun, President of the Board of Directors of CVE Master Management.
Jan 11 min read


New Jersey Club Releases January 2026 Activity Schedule
The New Jersey Club has announced its activities for January 2026, beginning with a meeting on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:30 a.m. in the GPA room of the clubhouse, featuring a guest speaker on nutrition. Later in the month, on Thursday, January 22, members are invited to enjoy a two-hour narrated Intracoastal cruise aboard the Delray Cruise Line, departing at 1:30 p.m. from 801 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, with a cost of $35 for seniors. For additional information, me
Jan 11 min read


Explore, learn, and shoot with the CVE Photo Club
Join the CVE Photo Club as we explore exciting destinations such as Little Havana, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Mounts Botanical Garden, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, and more. The club is planning a variety of group outings that offer great opportunities to get out and take photos using phones or cameras of all kinds. Everyone is welcome, including photographers of all experience levels, as well as spouses, friends, and grandchildren. These outings are designed to be fu
Jan 11 min read


Paintings Created and Donated to Benefit Children’s Hospitals
Prize-winning artist Maxine Bloom is painting and exhibiting a collection of original works with one purpose in mind: helping children in need. Throughout the month of January 2026, every painting she displays in the Century Village East Art Gallery will be offered for sale, with one hundred percent of the proceeds donated to either St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation Special Research Project. Each painting has been personall
Jan 11 min read


Concert Series Returns to the Gazebo
Residents are invited to enjoy free live music on Tuesday nights throughout the winter season at the Gazebo, as the MUSICve Club presents its third annual outdoor concert series. This year’s lineup features three distinct bands offering a variety of musical styles and performances. Kol Kumsitz will perform music described as uplifting and soulful. Boca Boys will present folk-rock selections, including songs made popular by artists such as Billy Joel and James Taylor. The Show
Jan 11 min read


CVE Republican Club January Meeting
The CVE Republican Club is hosting a meeting on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Le ClubActivity Center, 3501 West Drive, at 6:30 pm. Armand Grossman, the featured guest, is an international speaker and author. Residents and friends are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided following the meeting. The mission of the CVE Republican Club is to inform the community about current issues and candidates that impact the lives of senior citizens and the at-large local commun
Jan 11 min read


Steve Wishnack Steps Into Big Shoes and Grows Into His Own at CVE Master Management
When Steve Wishnack joined the Board of Directors of CVE Master Management, he was stepping into one of the most significant roles in the village’s modern history. Wishnack was appointed to fill the board seat left vacant by the passing of Gene Goldman in July 2024. Goldman was not only the longest-tenured member of the board, but also one of the most influential figures Century Village East has ever known. For decades, Goldman shaped the village’s direction through long-rang
Jan 12 min read


CVE Art Club News – January 2026
The CVE Art Club is in full swing for the 2025–26 season. Our December meetings were enjoyed by all. Featured presentations included our new and improved CVE Art Club website, introduced by webmaster Ellen “Cookie” Hilert; potter Henry “Hank” Glener; and artist Adeline Wiener. We also collaborated in the first-ever CenClub “Club Crawl,” which provided a wonderful opportunity for Village residents to sample the many clubs available at CVE. Thank you to everyone who participate
Jan 12 min read
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