Updates
Updates
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As we approach the Holiday Season, I hope that all of you will have time to spend meaningful time with family and friends, celebrating your special traditions. Let’s continue to celebrate gratitude by returning kindness to those who cross our path. In the newsletter are the names of the charities that we, as an organization support, if you are looking to make some financial gifts.
Looking forward to spending time having fun socially and in service, with all of you, as more of our members arrive in the next few weeks.
We will serve ourselves at a two-sided buffet this month, so no one should have to wait as long for their food, as in November. December’s program will include holiday music so hope that you will join in singing and bring your dancing shoes! Music will conclude at about 1:45.
Please continue to spread kindness by welcoming members that you don’t know to join you at your table during our luncheons.
If you have a large group of friends who like to sit together at the monthly luncheons, please consider splitting up your group into two tables next to each other and welcome others to get to know you all.
Please read through the newsletter carefully to see how you can be a part of a social activity or participate in a service project. Let’s continue the 75-year legacy of “promoting the spirit of service and friendship among our members.” Please try to help out where you can with an activity.
LUNCHEON INFORMATION and RESERVATIONS
WHEN: Thursday Dec 4, 2025
LOCATION: Community Center Doors open at 10:45 and business meeting starts at 11:15
COST: $32 includes tip ( please pay with exact change or check)
The meal includes a strawberry feta cheese salad, a choice of entree (Chicken Marsala or Chimichurri NY Strip steak), creamy Tuscan pasta, mixed vegetables, beverage (coffee, teas, and water) and chocolate cheesecake pie for dessert. Wine is available for a small donation that benefits Community Service.
Choose A or B:
A. Chicken Marsala
B. Chimichurri NY Strip Steak
Last day to reserve your seat is WEDNESDAY, November 26th at 12 NOON! Why not RSVP, right now? 😊
RSVP to Seasiderpres@gmail.com or call Lori K Note choice of entree (A or B) when responding. You will receive a confirmation email or text from Lori. There may be a bit of delay in her response as she is traveling for Thanksgiving starting 11/23, but she will do her best to respond ASAP.
If you must cancel your reservation after the deadline, please call Lori and she will try to fill your spot. If it can’t be filled, please make arrangements with someone to pick up your order. You are responsible for payment.
LUNCHEON PROGRAM
Get ready to enjoy Happy Holiday Music on Thursday, December 4th following the luncheon. Brian Jakob, DJ and musician will present selected tunes that will fill your spirit with joy and delight!
TREASURERS REPORT
Dues are $25 this year. Thank You, to all those who have paid their dues already. Dues will be collected at luncheons and at Town Hall. If you do not return until later in the season, please consider writing a check now to Seasiders for the $25 for your dues and mailing it to: Town Hall – Seasiders 247 Edwards Lane Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
LUNCHEON COORDINATORS
Thank you to Claire G, who has stepped forward to be our lunch coordinator!
We will support her with lunch teams, so sign up next luncheon, if you haven’t already.
SAD NEWS
Karl K, beloved husband of 42 years of Seasider Elizabeth K, died Saturday, November 15 with his
family at his side. He served in the US Navy as a Lieutenant and an Aviator. Karl loved Palm Beach Shores. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers we ask that Karl be remembered with contributions to the PBS Volunteer Fire Department.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The big news for December is our Holiday Market on December 6th from 9 till 1 at the Community Center. We are finishing our crafts & displays. WE STILL NEED GENTLY USED DONATIONS.
Remember we will have a Bake Sale so plan to bake a treat such as cookies, candy or small nut breads.
The downstairs kitchen will be open on Friday, December 5th to accept early baked items.
BE SURE TO WATCH FOR A NEWS BLAST ON DECEMBER 1ST WITH ALL THE FINAL DETAILS OF THE MARKET FOR SET UP & WORKERS.
Our outreach for December continues: We will make ham & cheese sandwiches Wednesday, December 3rd at Cindy’s house.
A regular Community Service meeting will be on Thursday, December 11th to make peanut butter & jelly sandwiches for St. George’s Table & discuss the results of the Holiday Market. Any questions please email, call or text me: Chris Mielke, Community Service Chair
COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTREACH
Please consider donating financially to worthy causes during this “Season of Giving.”
Giving Tuesday, is December 2 this year.
You might consider Seasider supported charities –
South Florida Soup Kitchen and Assistance Foundation,
St. Ann’s Place Outreach Center,
Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition,
and the Rotary Scholarship Fund.
You are welcome to note on your donation that you are a Seasider, so they know we are sending our love.
Ryan Cases for Smiles
Seasider member, Marilyn D is looking for volunteers to help iron and package pillow cases for kids who are in the hospital. You can take some and iron at your own home or is anyone interested in an ironing/movie watching party? Girls want to have fun!
Shoebox Project
HB Jones, is collecting empty shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse. Boxes are used to ship gifts to children around the world. If you have empty shoe boxes please bring to the luncheon or contact either HB Jones or Carol Miller and Carol will pick them up.
Reading to Children
Please consider reading to children through the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition. We are partnered with nearby schools. The Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition provides the training. If you are interested in finding out more from the Seasiders who have been involved in this project, email Cindy Stevens.
The Lord’s Place
The Lord’s Place is committed to helping people raise themselves out of homelessness through their programs and services. Please consider serving in Joshua’s Café, helping clients improve reading /math skills, help with resumes and mock interviews or participate in a women’s cooking activity. Please contact Cindy Stevens
Environment Waste Reduction Committee
We are working to reduce our impact on the environment, by creating less trash at our Seasider events. We are now using stainless-steel utensils. Of course, we will use up any plastic cutlery left over from last year. If you are an activity chair, and need consumable supplies, please let Cindy know so that we can be sure to have what you need
Please consider ordering a Seasider personalized cold/hot cup, for $10, to use at our events to reduce our use of disposable cups. You can order at a luncheon OR leave your name and $10 in an envelope at Town Hall.
Save the Date: January 27 at 6:45pm – a talk by SWA cosponsored by the Seasiders and the Property Owners Association. Please plan to attend.
BOOK CLUB
Morning Book Club
Book Selection: The Frozen River
Next Meeting: Dec 10th
Location: Dots House
Evening Book Club
Book Selection: The Frozen River
Next Meeting: Dec 10th
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Location: Kathy Arthur Tyler’s Home
Please text your RSVP to Kathy
SOCIAL
The Game Day Social will be held on Tuesday, December 16th at noon at the Community Center, and lunch is $8.
A fun new card game called SWEEP was a hit, it's easy to learn and several people can play. There will be a sign-up sheet at the December luncheon. If you want to play a certain game, please try to make sure that you have the necessary number of players. Please RSVP so food quantities will be accurate. If you have any questions, please reach out to either Kendra Z or Sue F.
FOUR ARTS
Tour of Solid Waste Authority, SWA, of West Palm Beach (Friday, Jan. 9). Tour from 1-3 pm. Our Waste Authority is amazing, large scale operation. Limited slots available for this tour. RSVP with Kathy Arthur
Also, we will visit Lion Country Safari in second half of January or early February if there is enough interest to get the group rate. Details to follow at December Meeting.
CLUB HISTORIANS Cecile E & Kris B
The History of the Christmas Lighting Contest
The Seasiders organized the first annual Christmas Lighting Contest in 1951. They awarded prizes in each of the following categories: Best Overall Display, Best Window or Individual Display, Best Outdoor Display and Best Overall for Apartments. The prizes were awarded on the basis of originality and artistry. The judges were non-residents of Palm Beach Shores who would drive through on an unspecified night and select the best in each category. The contest drew thousands of visitors to our island each season just to see all of the Christmas displays. The Seasiders encouraged all residents to participate, stating that even one string of lights on every house symbolized a unified Christmas spirit.
The contest was discontinued for a long time but is now back again each year, sponsored by the Property Owners Association.
FELLOWSHIP
SOMEONE NEED A CARD SENT??
Please email me with any cards that need to be sent out to our fellow Seasider Sisters. Please make sure you put "Seasiders" or "Seasiders Card Needed" in the Subject line. Thank you and I will be happy to send them a card. Just make sure I know what kind of card to send (get well, sympathy etc).
Thanks Fellowship Chairman Cathy Breese