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The CVE Reporter, the official newspaper of Century Village East, is reporting the results of the contested 2026 Village elections: THE WINNERS OF THE CENCLUB RECREATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION (SIX CANDIDATES RAN FOR THREE POSITIONS): Jay Baimel (I) Michele Conte Rita Pickar (I) THE WINNER OF THE COOCVE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION (TWO CANDIDATES RAN FOR THE POSITION): Ron Sandler THE WINNERS OF THE CVE MASTER MANAGEMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION (FIVE CANDIDATES RAN FOR THR

CVE Master Management is moving forward with plans to resolve resident concerns following the recent clearing of vegetation along the Durham neighborhood, an action that removed a long-standing buffer between the roadway and nearby residential buildings. The vegetation, which had served for decades as a natural barrier against vehicle headlights and traffic noise, was removed as part of a cleanup effort. The removal, however, led to immediate complaints from Durham residents

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.We will be closed on January 1 st  for New Year’s Day. Happy New Year!       If you have a CVE ID, come in and borrow one of our 5,000+ holdings, read the New York Times, or shop at our variety of boutique items for sale. If you cannot find the book, ask a Library volunteer

Our thanks to the AARP for information contributing to this story.   Experts who track fraud trends say that 2026 is likely to bring a surge in scams specifically designed to target older adults. Seniors are often singled out because scammers believe they may be more trusting of authority, more likely to answer phone calls, and more financially stable. As these schemes grow more sophisticated, criminals are increasingly using fear, urgency, and impersonation to pressure victi

A series of break-ins targeting centralized mailbox locations has been confirmed across Century Village East, with village sources saying outgoing mail has been stolen from an estimated 20 buildings throughout the community. Each residential building in Century Village East contains a central mailbox area, which includes a secured compartment for outgoing mail awaiting pickup by the U.S. Postal Service. According to law enforcement officials, someone has been prying open thos

The CVE Italian American Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse GP-A Room. Membership renewals and event sign-ups will continue at this meeting. Members are reminded that only those in good standing may register for events, and membership cards must be presented at the time of sign-up. During the January meeting, President Joe will appoint an Election Committee. He has also requested a volunteer to take photographs at meeti

The next gathering of the CVE Club Souls Connection will take place on Friday, January 9, at 11:00 a.m. in Le Club, Room C. All residents who are interested in learning more about life in the higher realms are warmly invited to attend. This gathering is not related to any religion. Instead, it focuses on spirituality and the idea that each of us is more than just a physical body. We are expansive beings, made up not only of what can be seen, but also of invisible elements suc

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

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

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

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