WEST BOYNTON Library branch: 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach 561 734-5556
ADULT PROGRAMS for May 2008 Free Tickets
for Wednesday programs(limit of two per person) are available at the reference desk.
Thurs., May 1, 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Writers’ Workshop
Bring your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry to share at this monthly workshop
which meets under the direction of Mary Blomgren, Ph.D, a member of the
Florida Writer’s Association. (2-1/2 hr.)
Tues., May 6, 2:00 p.m.
Health Information on the Internet - Learn to use the internet and the
library's databases to find health and medical information. (90 minutes)
pre-register.
Tues., May 6, 7:00 p.m.
Sherlock Holmes Mystery Club
Use this clue to find your neighbors and Holmes expert, Howard Schoen,
watching video clips, listening to audiotapes, and discussing the renowned
literary detective. (75 min.)
Tues., May 13, 2:00 p.m.
Academy Award-winning Songs Abe Battino will lecture and show video clips
featuring popular Oscar-winning film songs. (60 min.) Tickets available May 6.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
May 1-15
Spring Story Times session will end on May 15. (Summer Story Times
begin June 9 with sign up beginning May 26.)
Every Wed., 3:30 p.m. Chess Class Our volunteers can give you tips on how to
play. Sign up each week starting at 3:15 p.m. Ages 8-12. (60 min.)
Thurs., May 8th, 2:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day Special Celebrate moms with stories and a craft bonanza.
Ages 4-6. (60 min.) Preregister.
Mon., May 12, 4:00 p.m.
Journal Making Decorate a spiral notebook for your special notes and
writings. Ages 6 & up. (60 min.) Preregister.
Fri., May 16, 3:30 p.m.
Family Sink or Swim An after-school special for everyone to learn about safety in
and around the water. Ages 5 & up. (40 min.) Preregister.
Thurs., May 22, 3:30 p.m.
Beginning Karate Gary Horner of the Karate Center will host a beginners’
class. Kids will experience a little bit of everything as an introduction to
this sport. Ages 5-12. (45 min.) Preregister

OCEANFRONT CONCERT SERIES

Friday, April 18, 2008 – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday, May 16, 2008 – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Oceanfront Park (directions/map from Google Maps page)
6415 N Ocean Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435
On A1A, just north of the Ocean Avenue Bridge

Park and Ride on the shuttle – park at Bank of America located on the corner of East Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway

Shuttle runs from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Bring your folding chairs
Food & Drink Vendors available
Concerts are presented by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency

For Information call: 561-742-6246 or 737-3256

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April 27, 2008 - Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens,
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. The 11th Annual Children's Day
will be an event for the entire family. There will be origami, a
treasure hunt, bungee trampoline, and indoor and outdoor performances.
The cost if $5.00 ; museum members and children under 3 are free.
For more information, call 561 495-0233.

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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
is located two miles south of Boynton Beach Boulevard, off U.S. 441. Their
Cypress boardwalk is newly reopened, so that you can get a close-up swamp
experience. Their Earth Day program includes a roving bird naturalist
and other interesting wildlife experiences.
In total, the refuge includes
over 221 square miles of Everglades habitat, and is home to the
American alligator and as many as 257 species of birds may use the
refuge's wetland habitats.

In addition to being a home to wildlife, the refuge offers many recreational
opportunities: Walking trails, a canoe trail, bike trail, boat ramps,
fishing platform, observation towers, butterfly garden, and a visitor center.
Daily Schedule: Refuge opens at 5:00 A.M. and closes at 6:00 P.M.
Visitors Center: Open Wed - Fri 9:00 - 4:00; Sat and Sun 9:00 to 4:30.
Golden Age Passport gives you free admission.
$5.00 per vehicle.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, is hosting
SAVE OUR OCEANS- 8:00 A.M to 10:00 A.M. Beach Cleanup, FREE
This event is a great way to spend a morning at the beach to collect harmful
debris that seriously damages the fragile coastal ecosystems.
For more information, call 561 274-7263
Come join the City of Delray Beach and Sandoway House to protect our greatest
resource the Atlantic Coast. All clean-up materials, water and free commemorative
ball caps will be provided while supplies last.

Following the cleanup, the Sandoway House Nature Center will host activities
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. that include live entertainment; animal encounters,
nature crafts and games with local environmental groups.

The Sandoway House Nature Center is listed on The National Register of
Historic Places (home built in 1936) and provides a living history lesson with
its exhibits, facilities and activities. It offers a window into the workings of marine
and freshwater ecosystems in the area. Programs and activities educate the
visiting public about the natural ecosystems and the requirements to sustain
those natural ecosystems.
Information provided by Nicole Householder, Executive Director, Sandoway
House Nature Center website: www.sandowayhouse.com

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Date: April 17, 2008
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Cost: $6.00 per person
Gumbo Limbo Preserve is offering this outing to discover wildlife
and dune plantings along the trails at one of the barrier islands.
Meet at the nature center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., to caravan with other
interested nature-lovers.
For more information, call 561-338-1473.

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One out of eight Baby Boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to new Alzheimer’s Association report that estimates 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. The report, entitled: 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, says that today, as many as 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, which includes between 200,000-500,000 people under age 65 with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Experts predict by 2010, there will be almost a half million new cases of Alzheimer’s disease each year; and by 2050, there will be almost a million new cases each year.

The Association’s report details the escalation of Alzheimer’s disease, which now is the seventh-leading cause of death in the country and the fifth-leading cause of death for those over age 65. It also offers numerous statistics that convey the burden Alzheimer’s imposes on individuals, families, government, business, and the nation’s health and long-term care systems.

for more information: Google Alzheimer's Foundation

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Baby Boomers Just Want to Have Fun

There are thousands of Baby Boomers who live in senior communities in South Florida today. The majority of us are enjoying our senior years in adult communities where we golf, play tennis, swim, participate in aerobic and artistic activities and - in short - we're having the times of our lives!

When my husband and I first moved here, our adult children would leave messages on our answering machine, "Mom, dad, where are you? We are worried about you. You're never at home!"
Good, the shoe is on the other foot. We used to worry about them coming home late, too.
Seniors are no longer as sedentary nor as frugal as in previous decades. We tend to eat out frequently and to enjoy cruises and daily bus trips to casinos or gambling ships. We are a new breed of consumers in our 60s, 70s and 80s who are willing to experiment with technology. (just visit the library computer area). Seniors are signing up for classes to continue their education.
Read the ads for available classes in painting, ceramics, Yoga, Pilates, writing, and computers. Seniors want to keep our minds and bodies healthier, longer! We volunteer at schools to help students to learn to read and you can find us at hospitals, doing whatever needs to be done.

Lots of advertising is geared towards taking our money, too. Haven't you received at least one invitation to a lunch at a fabulous restaurant, just for listening to a spiel about investing?
How about the coupons for "early bird dinners" that attract us to eat more for our money?
Have you ever seen so many ads before for creams and other products that will make us "look years younger"?

Actually, we are probably the role models for banks and investments companies attempting to attract young couples to sock away their savings so that they, too, can live our senior lifestyles.
Think about this, folks. Baby Boomers are unique. There will never be another group like us again.

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Grand Opening of Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Boca Raton
(Credit to Mort Mazor, Del Ray Beach Blogger)

On Saturday, March 29, 2008, with a crowd of nearly 1,000, the grand opening
ceremony of the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in West Boca Raton was conducted by
P. B.C. Commissioner Burt Aaronson. West Boca Community Council, Alliance of
Delray Residential Association and COWBRA delegates represented surrounding community associations in wishing good luck for this endeavor.
In his closing remarks Commissioner Aaronson said: "This is your facility--for
all the families throughout the county. We hope you will use it for the enjoyment
of you and your children for many generations to come." The ribbon cutting
ceremony then followed, and the entertainment began, provided by Spanish
River H. S. Symphonic band under the direction of Craig White, the Olympic
Heights H. S. Soundsation under direction of Brad Lister. The West Boca Raton
H. S. Choral Group, directed by Jason Locker was the final entertainment
group of the evening. A sensational fireworks display lit the night sky at
the conclusion of the evening.

April 11 Movie Night, 9 PM. Sound of Music.
April 22 Boca Raton High School - an evening of music. 7-9 PM.
April 25 Movie Night 9 PM Eddie Murphy as Dr. Doolittle.

The 9,930 square foot amphitheater has a 1,700 square foot stage with rear
screen projection capability; a state of the art sound and light system, four
dressing rooms with private attached restrooms and a production office, all air conditioned.
The outdoor grass festival seating area will seat up to 3,000 spectators
(bring your own chairs or blankets.) There is a covered vending area where
grilling and cooking takes place with an electric hook-up and potable water.
Additional facilities for the public adjacent to the amphitheater is a large
group picnic pavilion, restroom building, single table picnic shelters and ample
parking.

It is a facility that will truly be enjoyed by adults and children for generations.

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Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA)
will meet at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
at the Valencia Shores Clubhouse, 7751 Valencia Shores Drive.
Located on the east side of Lyons Road between Boynton Beach Blvd and Hypoluxo.
Program: Installation of COBWRA Officers
Open to the public. No tickets or reservations required.
Call 561-789-8140 for more information.
Information provided by Jack Leicher, COBWRA Program Chair

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Tom Matthews, Special International Representative of the Laborers'
International Union of North America, and Business Manager of the
Construction and Craft Workers' Local # 1652, will speak on Tuesday,
April 8, at 1:00 PM, at the meeting
of the Citizens for Social Responsibility
at the South County Civic Center,
16700 Jog Road in Delray Beach.
His topic will be : "Organized Labor's Place in
Today's America" All are welcomed........No charge.........
Refreshments will be served.
Call # 561-496- 0233 for further information.

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WEST BOYNTON CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
April 1-May 16
Spring Story Times Call for dates, times, and info.

Tues., April 8, 7:30 p.m.
Teen Meet the Authors Night: Sherri Winston & Debbie Reed Fischer
Sherri Winston will talk about writing for a major newspaper and how it
impacted her young adult fiction writing. Debbie Reed Fischer
will speak of her experience working as a booker for a large modeling
agency in Miami and how it inspired her first book for teens “Braless in
Wonderland.” Ages 12 & up. (60 min.) Pre-register.

Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. Chess Class
Sign up each Wed afternoon starting at 3:15 p.m. Ages 8-12. (60 min.)

Fri., April 11, 11:00 a.m.
Bears, Bears Everywhere!
Come join us for stories and a craft about those cuddly teddy bears —
tame or wild. Ages 3-6. (40 min.) Preregister.

Sat., April 26, 12:00 p.m.
Sow a Seed. We’ll read a story about seeds and then
plant the real thing. Ages 6-8.

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West Boynton Library Branch, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach 561 734-5556
ADULT PROGRAMS
Thurs., April 3, 1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Writers’ Workshop
Bring your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry to share at this monthly workshop led by
Mary Blomgren, Ph.D, of the Florida Writer’s Association. (3 hr.)

Tues., April 8, 2:00 p.m. Rogers & Hammerstein -George Feirstein
will talk. Tickets available March 31. (60 min.)

Thurs., April 10, 1:00 p.m.
How to Cope with Hearing Loss; Sponsored by the Hearing Loss Assoc. of
America. (2-1/2 hr.) Pre-register.

Tues., April 15, 2:00 p.m.
Read Together: Book Discussion Nora Natke will lead a discussion of “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter,” by Kim Edwards. Sign up & check out a copy of the book. (90 min.)

Tues., April 22, 2:00 p.m. Florida Wills & Living Trusts
Attorney Jeffrey Steiner will discuss how to avoid probate and reduce inheritance taxes. (90 min.) Pre-register.

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