PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE - Cindy S.

It has been an honor to serve as president on a wonderful Seasider Board this year.  Thank you to Sherry G. for her service over the last four plus years.  Thank you to newly elected Tammy E. who has stepped in, as Second Vice-president/Nametags. Thank you also to Carol O., who has led the membership committee for many years and we thank Bev H. for stepping up to take this on for next year.

We have had wonderful participation this season and are always looking for more members to step up and help in whatever way they are able. If you are a CPA or have law or insurance experience that we could tap into regarding our non-profit status, please contact me.

Let’s take time to reflect on the fun times that we have experienced this season and continue to find more ways to have fun together, accomplish more in our community and share the effort that it takes to keep all these activities going.  Have a wonderful summer!

LUNCHEON INFORMATION and RESERVATIONS

WHEN:  Thursday, May 7, 2026

LOCATION: Palm Beach Shores Community Center.  

Doors open at 10:30 and business meeting starts at 11:15

COST:  $28 (See payment instructions below)

We will be having a delicious meal from Doris Market: Chicken marsala, green beans almandine, Italian style potatoes, vegetable lasagna, tossed salad, Italian bread and butter, and dessert.

Wine is available for a small donation that benefits Community Service.

As we have done in previous months, please prepay for your luncheon by the RSVP deadline of noon on April 29. This will help streamline the registration process. Please mail or drop a check or cash in an envelope with your name on it to the Seasider mailbox at Town Hall. If you need help with this option, please call or email Lori Kollmeyer and she will arrange to have someone pick up your check from you.

Last day to reserve your seat is WEDNESDAY, April 29 at NOON! Why not RSVP, right now?  

RSVP to Seasiderpres@gmail.com or call Lori K.You will receive a confirmation email or text from Lori.  If you don’t, please contact Lori again. 

If you must cancel your reservation after the deadline, please call Lori.  She will try to fill your seat with someone on the wait list.  If it can’t be filled, please make arrangements with someone who can pick up your lunch.  You are responsible for payment of your canceled lunch. 

LUNCHEON PROGRAM

Our guest speaker at the May luncheon will be Cheyenne Eete Kippenberger. She is a Seminole and Chilean woman, advocate for Indigenous people and a former Miss Indian World. The title of her presentation is Seminole's History, Culture and Today.  Don't miss this !

TREASURERS REPORT

As the season winds down, I would like to wish safe travels to those returning home.

A few things to note. 

1) If you are paying from a Canadian checking account there is an exchange charge that you need to add in to your payment.  Please contact me and I will provide the amount you need to add.

2)Lunches will be pre-paid going forward.  This will allow you to spend more time socializing rather than standing in line waiting to pay.  It also makes it easier for the luncheon committee as they will not need to pre-pay out of their pockets for the luncheons and then be reimbursed.

3)Payments may be mailed or dropped off at Town Hall.  If you need to have someone to pick up your payment to bring it to Town Hall, let Lori K know when you are making your reservation and arrangements will be made to get your payment to Town Hall. It is important that you get your reservation in by the due date as the caterer needs the numbers for the luncheon by that date.  

FOOD COLLECTION

With many members traveling north, please consider donating food that won’t be used over the summer. If you have any non-perishable food items to donate to Lake Park food pantry, you can deliver them to Trisha W. Her husband, Jack, is a weekly volunteer and will gladly put them to good use. Drop off, anytime, on their front porch bench at Bravado Lane.

Drop off now and until June 1, with the exception May 14-22. Do NOT drop off those dates.

DIRECTORY

Please check your contact information in the directory and make sure it is correct. If it is not accurate please let me know so I can correct it for next year. Email Nancy C

BOOK CLUB

April Meeting: April 22 @9am ( no evening book club)

Book Selection: The Last Twelve Miles

Location:  Dots House Edwards      

SOLO SISTERS

Hi Seasiders: The board has approved a new activity aimed at members who are solo meaning they do not have partners either because they are widows, lost their partners or never had a partner.

As we know Saturday night is date night and a very difficult day of the week for those of us who are solo.

Cindy Stevens came up with the idea of an occasional Saturday evening event and I agreed to organize it.

We will get started with a get together this Saturday, April 25 at 10 to 11 a.m. at the outdoor tables on the ground floor of the community center rain or shine.

BYOB or snack if you like.  We will talk ideas and come up with a name.

Those who add their names to the email list would get notices of events being planned starting in January.

If you are interested, please email your contact information to Seasiderssolo@gmail.com

We can talk more on Saturday.  Hope to see you there! Rose C

SUMMER SISTERS

As mentioned at the April Seasider meeting, the Summer Sisters planning meeting will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 13 at Dot's house at 318 Edwards Lane. If you have any questions before then please contact Trish K or Tammy E

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Wow!! This season went so fast. Community Service held a successful Holiday Market & Charity Bazaar to donate to our charity fund. By the time you read this, we will have donated almost $20,000.00 to local charities: St. George Table, South Florida Soup Kitchen, St. Ann’s Place, The Lord’s Place, Am Vets, Wounded Veterans, Ryans Case for Smiles, Seasider/Rotary Scholarship, New Day Adult Care & the Literacy Coalition. All you Seasider Sisters can be proud of all your hard work. (See below for a note from one of our charities)

We have one more month but only will have a Community Service meeting on Thursday, May 14th. We will make peanut butter & jelly sandwiches for South Florida Soup Kitchen. We will also work on cards if we have enough attendees.

We will send out a midsummer newsletter the first of August with reminder dates for the beginning of the season in October. Holiday Market will be December 5th next season so please check your Christmas items at your summer home & also if you are crafty please come with some easy craft projects we can make & sell at the Market. Have a safe & healthy summer.

Chris M

Dear Seasiders,

Thank you so much for your so very generous donation to Ryan’s Case for Smiles.  I am truly blown away by your generosity.  The money will be used to purchase fabric to make lots  of pillowcases that will help sick kids feel better to heal better and brighten their hospital beds. The continued support of Community Service in preparing the pillowcases for delivery to the hospitals is also greatly appreciated. 

The pillowcases truly make a difference as indicated in this thank you note from a grateful parent: 

“We have two boys staying at Quantum House for orthopedic surgeries. Each received a pillowcase. Our foodie chose the pizza pattern and our animal lover chose the coral reef. They aren't using the cases for pillows, they are using them to cover up in their wheelchairs because we can not put pants on them at the moment. Thank you for your time and generosity and helping our boys look forward to going out.”

Smiles,

Marilyn Degler

COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTREACH

Help make Ham and Cheese sandwiches for St. Ann’s on Wednesday, May 6 on Bravado Lane at 9:00. Please email Cindyas it is the day before the luncheon

Over the summer, please collect toiletries from your hotel, in your travels, for hygiene bags for both St. Ann’s and South Florida Soup Kitchen. Both organizations can also use gently used clothing - shorts, jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts for both men and women. Also, if you are feeling generous, new men’s socks and underwear are always welcome. The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County accepts children's new or gently used books in excellent condition for students.

Also, over the summer, reflect on a way that you could save some time in your schedule, next season, to participate in one of our planned community outreach activities, for ’26-’27.

BOOKS and ANIMALS NEEDED

Thanks everyone for your contributions to the Book/Animal bags for both bazaars this past year.

They continue to be a popular item! Any contributions you can gather over the summer would be most appreciated. Below is a list of some books and animals needed.

Books needed: Bear, bird, bunny, Christmas bear, dalmatian, dog, dolphin, dragon, duck, elephant, frog, Halloween bat, Halloween bear, koala, monkey, moose, octopus, owl, panda, penguin, pig, polar bear, raccoon, skunk, tiger, unicorn.

Animals needed: caterpillar, ladybug, manatee, mouse, shark, sheep, Toy Story character, Winnie the Pooh character.

ANNIVERSARY WRAP UP

If you like to make Shutterfly books and have access to someone with a Costco membership, we are looking for someone to work on an Anniversary Memory Book. Pictures were shared online.  Let Cindy Sknow if this is something that you are willing to work on over the summer.

NEWMEMBERS

Mary B

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  CBreeseRealtor@gmail.com