COBWRA TO HOLD FIRST NIGHT MEETING FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
TOPIC: OUR SCHOOLS

For the first time in its almost 30-year history, the Coalition of Boynton
West Residential Associations (COBWRA) will hold a meeting at night to attract
the younger demographic who work during the day. The meeting, featuring
Palm Beach County School Board member Frank Barbieri,
will be Monday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the West Boynton
Beach library, 9451 Jog Rd.

Forty of COBWRA’s 88 member communities are ones where most people work
and many of these families have school-age children.

“While 200 people attend our regular Wednesday morning meetings, most
working people can’t make it,” said COBWRA President Ken Lassiter. “This is
the first in a series of meetings planned to serve them by addressing subjects
of special interest and to be held in the evening to accommodate work
schedules,” he added. The library will hold 80 attendees.

This meeting is free and open to the public, as well as COBWRA delegates
of all ages. For more information, call: 740-9835 or email
familymeeting@cobwra.org.

Directions: West Boynton Beach Library, 9451 Jog Road, between Boynton
Beach Blvd. and Gateway Blvd. on the west side of the street. Please bring
non-perishable food for a local soup kitchen.

COBWRA is a civic organization serving 88 neighborhoods, representing
100,000 people in unincorporated Palm Beach County west of the city of
Boynton Beach and north to Lantana Rd. The not for profit group was
established in 1981.

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Hearing Loss Assoc. of America, South P.B. County Chapter

The next meeting takes place Friday Nov. 20 at 10 A.M.
at the South County Civic Center, Jog Rd., Delray opposite Morikami Gardens.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Wm. D. Andreassen, Au.D., Associate of Labyrinth
Audiology.
He will speak about Balance Problems, Diagnosis and rehabilitation of
balance problems due to hearing disorders. According to Dr. Andreassen,
there is help.

Visit HLAA website at www.hladelrayboynton.org.

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Sid Fluss was born in 1930, in Brooklyn, New York. He was drafted in 1951. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict, from August
1952 to August 1953.
While on the front lines, his battalion lost half of their men, trekking the
mountains under gunfire. For his bravery, he was awarded The Korean
Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. After the war, was assigned to
the Brooklyn Navy Yard for guard duty and was discharged from there.

Today, Sid and his wife, Alice, live in the Coral Lakes Community of Boynton
Beach, where he loves to play cards and tennis and enjoy the beautiful
Florida lifestyle.

Arnie Sarrow served as a fighter pilot in WWII. He enlisted as a private in 1942 and was accepted for flight training. He received his Silver Wings to fly single-seaters, as a fighter pilot. Flying a P 47 Thunderbolt, he completed 101 combat missions and sorties in England, France, Belgium, and Germany.
Near the end of the war, when Germany had jets in the air, he encountered an
ME 262 jet in a dog fight. With missing parts, and smoke streaming, the German jet lost the battle to Sarrow. During the war, he was awarded the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Belgian Croix de Guere, and several ribbons

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WEST BOYNTON CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Wed, Nov. 4 & 18, 3:30 p.m.
Chess Club
Our volunteers can give you tips on how to play chess. Ages 8-12. (60 min.)
Wed, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.
One, Two, Three!
Have you heard of “The Three Little Pigs,” “The Three Bears,” or “The Three Billy Goats Gruff?” Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft about these famous threes. All ages. (45 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Nov. 5, 3:00 p.m.
Families Reading Together
A special story time featuring “From Head to Toe” by Eric Carle, and other favorite stories about animals and movement. Ages 3-8. (45 min.) Preregister.
Sat, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m.
Veteran’s Day Celebration Celebrate and honor our vets with stories, activities, a craft, and a movie. Ages 3-8. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Nov. 10, 10:00 a.m.
Fall Leaves Fall! Enjoy stories, activities, a craft, and a movie all about autumn. Ages 2-5. (45 min.) Preregister.
Wed, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Turkey Time! Join us for fun-filled stories and activities about the noble (and tasty) turkey. All ages. (45 min.) Preregister.
Sat, Nov. 21, 3:00 p.m.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Presents Florida Animals
To celebrate Families Reading Together, come see and learn about live animals like alligators, hawks, owls, snakes, and more. Grades Pre-K & up. (45 min.) Preregister.

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The West Boynton branch of the Palm Beach County Library
9451 Jog Road. Phone # 561 734-5556. -
WEST BOYNTON ADULT PROGRAMS
Tue, Nov. 3, 7:00 p.m.
Sherlock Holmes Mystery Club
Join Howard Schoen to watch video clips, listen to audiotapes, and discuss the renowned literary detective. (75 min.)
Mon, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Kick It Up a Notch Writers’ Workshop
Session 2: Show & Tell. For novices and experienced writers interested in skills improvement, critiques, and fun. Bring a pen and pad, something you’ve written,
and an open mind. (2 hr.)
Tue, Nov. 10, 2:00 p.m.
An Eyewitness Report of Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
Although the widespread terror generated by the riots on Nov. 9 and 10, 1938, is difficult to comprehend, hear about one family’s personal experiences from Reggie Zee Zimmerman. (45 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m.
Express Yourself: Book Discussion Series
Nora Natke will lead a discussion of “The Color Purple,” by Alice Walker. Sign up and check out the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Nov. 12, 2:00 p.m.
Express Yourself: Book Discussion Series
Nora Natke will lead a discussion of “My Antonia,” by Willa Cather. Sign up and check out the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Nov. 17, 2:00 p.m.
The Way Off-Broadway Players
Enjoy “Olio,” an original comedy. by this multi-talented group. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Learn Writing Techniques from Contemporary Classical Literature
This monthly, intermediate level workshop, led by Rob Bacon, will enable individual composition and peer review of materials created to portray the stylistic art of notable 20th Century authors. (2 hr.)

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Have you made an appointment for your flu shot, yet? I've already gotten
mine and I hope that it protects me from getting sick this winter. As a
substitute teacher, I am exposed to many students who often come to school
when they should be staying at home.
Playing cards in the Clubhouse card rooms or sitting in a packed
theater during a movie or show, it is hard to escape the coughing and
sneezing that exists in a closed environment. Imagine the germs deposited
on a deck of cards or Mah Jongg tiles, when someone sneezes into their
hand and continues playing!
It amazes me how many seniors do not get the flu shot. I understand
that some people have allergies or bad reactions to the injection, but my
doctor insists that is not the norm. According to Health Smart Magazine, fewer than 25% of immunized patients have some redness and/or slight swelling
at the site. Curtis Allen, of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
in Atlanta, says that shots are recommended for adults 50 and older. In
addition, if you have any chronic illness or if you are a caregiver, it is important
that you get the flu vaccine.
This year, there is an abundant supply of flu vaccine. I hope that if you're
reading this, you remember to get yours tomorrow. H1N1 virus immunization
is another topic for another day.

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