This week in Rainberry Bay: 11/17/2025
Updated event info: Myrainberrybay.com (click on Calendar) or Beacon
INFORMATION CONTAINED BELOW: (changes in red)
You can use either the Envera site or the call-in number for guests: Customer Service 877-936-8372 – or https://www.myenvera.com/#/signin or: Email or call the office with your guest list request; we will verify and make the change for you. (The Old Call-in number is no longer active.)
Pest Control has changed – Bryant Pest Solutions – 954-873-5375. They come to your home Mon/Wed/Fri – 9am – 1:30pm (15 appointments per day)
BOARD BUDGET MEETING
MOVIES/OPERA/3D movies
COMMITTEES: Nominating/Search, Green Committee, /CERT-STORM, LANDSCAPING
CERT/STORM
CLUBS: MIX N MINGLE BAZAAR, ON STAGE, NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB, WOMEN’S CLUB, FOODBERRY
ALL SPORTS: PICKLEBALL, BOCCE, STICKBALL, TENNIS CLUB & COMMITTEE, PICKLEBALL, TABLE TENNIS, BOWLING
CLASSES: FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION, NIA, CURRENT EVENTS, EZ FITNESS, GENTLE YOGA, FLOWERS/ARTS & CRAFTS, CARD-MAKING, CLAY, CANASTA, Crafts with Babs, BEADING, MAHJONG
POOL INFO – No glass is allowed
MISC. INFO - OFFICE HOURS, GARBAGE PICKUP Tuesday & Friday - recycling Tuesday morning – bulk Friday morning. FEMA info, DIRECTORY, OUTSIDE RB
BOARD:
Board Meetings: All meetings will be hybrid meetings (clubhouse plus zoom). Please do not wear perfume to the meetings as some people have allergies. Thanks. Recordings of meetings will be made available on the myrainberrybay.com website. Click on The Videos Link –contact the office for the password if you do not have it.
Meeting dates & times:
Budget Meetings: Master, Homes, Villas – November 19th 7pm.
Master – 7p – Nov 12th
Homes – 7p - Dec: 2nd
Villas – t/b/a
MOVIES (7PM) + OPERA/BALLET (2PM) – Theater
OPERA
t/b/a
3D MOVIES – Dave Kulick
t/b/a
Note that 3D movies require the use of 3D glasses and they will be provided to the first 16 people. If we have more people, we'll show the movie again. These are rather expensive Active DLP glasses, not the cheap glasses from the movie theaters, those won't work. If you have your own DLP glasses, bring them.
COMMITTEES & CERT
NOMINATING/SEARCH COMMITTEE
CANDIDATES NIGHT IS JANUARY 21, 2026. FIVE OPEN BOARD POSITIONS AND A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! ELECTIONS HELD IN MARCH.
We are forming the Nominating Committee to search for qualified candidates for the following positions:
1 Villas, 2 Homes, 2 Master
If you are interested in running for the Villas, Homes or Master, here’s your chance to talk to with the Nominating Committee and former board members and see what you can bring to the table. Contact…Roz Appell, chairperson at rozappell@gmail.com
You can be a snow-bird and still run but you have to own your home or villa. Please contact me if you would like to be on the Nominating Committee.
ELECTION COMMITTEE:
For our 2025 election we had about 70% of our households signed up for Electronic Voting. Please make sure you are signed up for the two associations you are in: Homes & Master – or – Villas & Master. Don’t wait until March to update your account.
The office has forms for you to consent or deny your participation. Rainberrybay@fsresidential.com
GREEN COMMITTEE:
The Hazardous Waste event sponsored by Green Committee will be held Saturday November 8th - 9-11am Theater Parking Lot
We accept Used paint cans, lightbulbs, small appliances, aerosol cans, and batteries
During this event in collaboration with our Rainberry Bay Library there will be a Rehoming of Books- a free book giveaway of gently used books will be available to take.
The Green Committee always appreciates any financial donations
RETHINK-REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE
STORM/CERT
The CERT and STORM Committees will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, November 11, at 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse.
This month, we will recognize our members who are veterans and discuss Palm Beach County’s upcoming countywide CERT exercise, which will take place on Saturday, November 15.
Palm Beach County has scheduled the Basic CERT course to be given in February. One course will be given weeknights and another Basic CERT course will be given on the Saturdays.
As always, our meetings are open to everyone. Please consider attending and showing your support for your neighbors who have dedicated themselves to helping our community in the event of an emergency that may overwhelm our resources.
Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cert-community-emergency-response-team-3517839
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
As always, our meetings are open to everyone. Please attend and support your friends and neighbors who volunteer their time helping our community (you) recover after a disaster strikes, before First Responders can arrive.
CLUBS
YIDDISH HERITAGE CLUB – Glenn Todd
The next meeting for The Yiddish Heritage Club will be on Friday, November 14 at one PM in the Men's cardroom. The topic will be Sephardic Jews in America. A short business meeting will be held first. Naturally refreshments will be served. Hope to see everyone there
ON STAGE - onstage.rainberry@yahoo.com
Saturday, December 13th will be our first event of the season, “A Little Night Music”, a nightclub style evening at an “appropriate volume” for only 50 guests. Our keyboard player, Angela Shaw, will entertain us with songs from the Great American Songbook as well as popular music from past decades. Some of your favorite Rainberry residents are scheduled to perform too. This evening is for your listening and dancing pleasure. This is your opportunity to bring your refreshments and enjoy spending the evening with your friends and neighbors. Advanced reservations are encouraged. THE ARE ONLY 9 TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE. Reserve your tickets now. Should there be any unsold tickets they will be available in the clubhouse on Monday, December 1 and Thursday, December 4th. Tickets are $10.
WOMEN’S CLUB IN ACTION – RAINBERRYWOMEN@GMAIL.COM
TEAMREACH CODE: JoinUs2HelpOthers
We are super excited to report that we are fast approaching our first 100 members for 2025-2026 … hurry up and complete your renewal or new membership form to help us make this year a stellar one for fundraising to support great causes like Eat Well Live Well, among others — and get recognized!
We are in BINGO season, don’t miss Saturday, November 15th @ 7PM for great wins and prizes. Buy your tickets in advance at the Clubhouse, Mondays and Thursdays 4-5 PM.
Please join our TeamReach page, download the TeamReach app on your mobile and use the code provided above. This is the BEST way to network among members and stay updated on club news.
For a list of all 2025-2026 events please see our article in the latest Beacon
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB – Allan Trust Ctrust371@comcast.net
Below is our upcoming schedule, as changed:
* November 11th- Deb Peters will present Say Nothing, by Patrick Radden Keefe. A 30-year-old mother was taken from her home in front of her ten children by a gang of hooded thugs. Her family never saw her again. This is a story of the troubles in Northern Island over a 50-year period, It's about the zealotry of youth, the long-term consequences of violence and the politics of violence.
* December 9th- John Warren and Donna Walsh will present Escaping the Rabbit Hole, by Mick West. The author offers his experience and expertise in Debunking conspiracy theories such as the earth is flat, the coronavirus pandemic was staged, JFK's assassination was never solved, and UFOs are real and the government is holding aliens in New Mexico desert locations.
* January 13th- Etana Finkler will present On Democracies and Death Cults - Israel & The Future of Democracy by Douglas Murray
* February 10th- Cliff Guinyard will present Nickel & Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
FOODBERRY – Marlene Elmowitz
TeamReach (Group code is Food33445) - I posted the exciting year ahead of events check it out. Stay tuned for Holiday Party kickoff for 3rd year of Foodberry.
Donations are welcome for club – Containers, unwanted salt and pepper shakers, cleaning products, paper goods welcomed. No more bric brac needed.
Donations for Eat Better, Live Better – due to reduced funding they are in need canned and dry goods. Reach out to Lourdes lourdes7@bellsouth.net to deliver items like peanut butter, rice, pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned veggie or fruit, dry beans, tomato sauce, etc.
Email rbfoodberryclub@gmail.com any ideas, questions, or comments.
MIX N MINGLE
BUSY BIZARRE – Save the date, November 23, 1-5, TH, for a Bazaar – more details in the monthly flyer.
SPORTS CLUBS & COMMITTEES
TENNIS CLUB
All aboard the Lady Atlantic, Tuesday, December 16, 5:30 p.m. It’s a lovely two hour narrated cruise from Veteran’s Park to Boca Raton and back to Veteran’s Park.
$30 members, $35 non-members.
Lady Atlantic offers reasonably priced food and beverages. Something for everyone. Or plan to dine downtown Atlantic Ave before or after the cruise.
Ticket sales start at the Clubhouse Nov 24 - Dec 11, 4 - 5 pm
You can also buy tickets at the Tennis Center, Wed, Nov 26, 11:00 - 11:30 am
It’s time to send your annual dues to the Tennis Club. You can Zelle payment to rbtctreasurer@gmail.com or drop a check, payable to RBTC in the secure mailbox in the Tennis Center.
Play Safely!!
BOCCE CLUB
The Bocce Club meets every Monday and Thursday evening at
6pm and Sat., Sun., and Wed. mornings at 9am on 29th Ave in front of pool 2. Bocce is a fun game that is competitive as well as social. All are welcome to come down.
Our club dues are $10. Rose Ann is back and will start collecting dues on Saturday October 25 at the bocce courts or put your check in mailbox #2 in clubhouse.
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BOCCE BINGO
Bocce will be sponsoring 3 BINGO nights in 2026 in the theater at 7pm. Gene will do the calling! $10 FOR 3 CARDS
Monday, Jan 5th., Monday, Feb 9th., Friday, March 6th.
The Bocce Club has fun shows for your enjoyment in 2026 which will include our signature Klondike Bars so mark your calendars. We will begin to sell tickets every Monday & Thursday starting November 17th. from 4 to 5 pm. in the clubhouse.
Music of 1969
We are having a spectacular band called The MUSIC of 1969 on Friday,
Jan. 30th. at 8PM in the theater. Tickets are $20. If you are so inclined, dig out those beads, head- bands, and fun clothes that made you feel groovy. This is the band
that brought us the great music of Woodstock a few years ago and you won't want to miss it! The dance floor will be jumping!
RAY COKE MUSIC FEATURING TAVIA JONES will perform Saturday, Feb. 28th, at 7:30 in the theater. They will have us up dancing so wear your dancing shoes!
Tickets $15
PICKLEBALL CLUB
Pickleball is proud to be hosting its third annual NYE Gala. This year we welcome the Edlene Hart Band who will be leading us into 2026 with the sounds of Motown, Jazz, R&B and Classic Rock.
Tickets $45 includes music, desserts, many door prizes, 50/50’s and noise makers. Sales start October 20th 4:00 pm in the clubhouse or email RB002@gmail.com
PICKLEBALL (wear court sneakers) No dogs are allowed on the courts.
Open play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please use courts 7&8. The times are: 8:00 am and 5:30 pm.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Club play time: Mondays and Wednesdays 12-2, singles or doubles play; Fridays 10-12 mostly singles play. If you do want to play, wear shoes that aren’t too “grippy,” bring a drink and a paddle if you have it. Contact rbtabletennis@gmail.com with any questions.
STICKBALL
Wednesday afternoons at 3:45 PM at the 3-sided concrete enclosure at the back of the tennis center. Please join our RB stickball players for a fun time pitching and hitting with no running.
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL COMMITTEES - Pro: George.bulger@icloud.com
If you would like to set up a tennis or pickleball lesson or clinic, please email me to set up a lesson or reserve a spot in a clinic. I look forward to seeing you on the court!
BOWLING – League President, Fern Katronetsky
CALLING ALL BOWLERS!!
If you are interested in joining, or re-joining, our League, contact Fern Katronetsky on email at <f.katronetsky@verizon.net> for further info. This is a $12 per week Bowling League with no monetary prizes at the end of the Season. However, IT IS bowling for a good time with good people. A luncheon will be held in early May, and we will collect money for that beginning in January. If you're a "snowbird" and want to join our League, let us know; or, if you would like to be a Pacer, let us know. Come join us to bowl and enjoy the game!!
FITNESS CLASSES
NIA CLASSES - Helen Sohne – niadelray@gmail.com
Nia will not only condition your body, but will make you feel good inside and out!
We dance every Tuesday and Friday from 10-11 in the Men’s Card Room of our Clubhouse.
Your first class is free and then it’s still only $5 a class. For more information email Helen Sohne: Niadelray@gmail.com
EZ FITNESS CLASSES – Muscles in Motion
M W F 9:00 –10:00. Questions? Contact Madeleine Bochner
GENTLE YOGA with Deb Mayes –
Mayesda1@gmail.com $20/month or $10/class
Saturdays 10am, bring a mat. Mondays 10am Chair Yoga, no mat needed.
CLASSES
Brainberry U Classes Presents - 6th Art, Craft, and Flea Market Show
Sunday, December 14, Clubhouse Auditorium 10:30AM to 2:30PM
Come See, Enjoy and Purchase Hand-made Works of Art and Other Items.
This is the Perfect Time to Buy Your Holiday Gifts. Visit with Neighbors and Friends
We Have the Most Artistic and Creative People Around
Only $15.00 for one table and two chairs. Set-up begins at 9:00AM, Sunday Morning.
Table assignment is first come, first served. Flyers with application for table are in the CLUBHOUSE LOBBY. Fill out and deposit with $15.00 check to RB CLASSES In Classes Mailbox next door to Library. Sell Art, Stuff from Garage, What Ever you Care to Sell.
CURRENT EVENTS –Allan Trust
We're meeting every Thursday, at 10:30AM, at the clubhouse. We discuss all the timely issues of the day. Global, National, State and Local. YES, we do politics but always respectfully and welcoming all opinions. Newcomers are always welcome. Allan Trust- Ctrust371@comcast.net
BEADING
We will meet from 7pm until 9pm in the Crafts Room at the Clubhouse. Our meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Contact me if you would like to join our email list and to sign up for our Team Reach Group. See you all on the 18th. Karen Jackson Miller, karenjkm@yahoo.com
MAHJONG
Want to Learn Mahjong? We will be offering FREE Mahjong Classes on Wednesdays @ the Clubhouse card room
1 P.M. If you already play Mahjong, PLEASE come and meet our new players and share your skills. Mahjong is a great game socially and exercise for your brain.
Contact/RSVP - Marlene Elmowitz if interested, so we have enough copies of rules and can plan snacks accordingly. marleneelmowitz@gmail.com my cell is in directory as well
CANASTA
We will be giving Canasta Lessons Every Monday at 12:45 in the MCR
See Helen Antoniou - just show up, Classes are FREE. Regular play is at 1:00 PM
Crafts with Babs: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 10am in the crafts room. Learn to make interesting embellished photo frames and various other crafts.
CARD-MAKING WORKSHOP
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10:15, clubhouse craft room. All supplies provided.
Supply fee - $4. Any questions – Madeline Hincken mhincken@gmail.com
CLAY STUDIO
Friday 10 - 12 in the crafts room. Further info call Joyce Poses
POOLS
Please shower before going into the pool as our natural body oils and sunscreens leave hard to scrub-off marks on the coping – and remember to shut the water off when finished! Please use a towel on all chairs and lounges.
Only pool noodles are allowed in the pools, no floats. Please check the posted rules. Do not go into the pool/spa unaccompanied. Anyone with incontinence (child or adult) should not go into the pools. Only licensed Service Animals are allowed in the pool area. No others are allowed, by law.
Pools #1-4 open from dawn until dusk (there is no set time as this changes seasonally). Pool #5 is open from dawn until 11pm, adults over 18 only.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
DIRECTORY – Char Lane
The 2025 Directory was published in May and the electronic version of that Directory in pdf format is on the FSR-Rainberry website.
Please review your information and let me know of any corrections, changes or updates. You can either email them to me or complete and submit a Directory Inclusion form to the office. New residents - please ensure that you complete and submit a form to the office. Blank forms are in the wall display in the clubhouse lobby.
Be mindful of the car stops within the community.
Please make sure you clean up after your dog, and either use the “poop stations” around the lake or take the waste to your own garbage pail. Do not dump any bags into the storm drains as that winds up in the lake which waters your lawns.
The office hours are posted on the door to the office: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30-4:30, they close for lunch 12 – 12:30.
On Wednesdays the office closes at 12:30pm, reopening Thursday at 8:30am.
Do not write or otherwise contact our vendors / contractors without express permission, this includes the landscapers, painters and roofers.
No soliciting of any nature is allowed in RB – see something, say something!
Bulk pick-up items are picked up Friday mornings. Do not block any dumpsters because the garbage truck will not empty the bin. You could receive a violation/be subject to a fine. If you have items to be picked up before Friday, call for a pick-up.
Problem with the garbage pickup? call Waste Management at: 561-202-2463.
“Open Houses” are not allowed in Rainberry Bay. Please read the most current set of Rules. It is the owner’s responsibility to be sure your realtor is aware. The Rules also require that everyone wear a cover-up to and from the pools. Thank you.
Debris pickup: On Monday and Wednesday, place palm fronds at your curb for pick up by our landscaping and/or our management companies Friday is the day large amounts of debris from trimmed trees will be picked up by Waste Management. Please DO NOT put any debris on the circle.
“Rainberry Bay Master Association insures the common areas only. As an Owner of a Home or Villa, it is strongly recommended that you obtain an individual Homeowners Policy (HO-3) and pay that premium to cover any insurable loss to your dwelling and personal belongings. Any roof damage caused by wind or storms is not covered by the HOA insurance.”
All construction debris must be removed by whomever is doing the work. All boxes must be broken down (flattened) before putting them into recycling bins. (3x3) Where there are dumpsters, do not block the dumpsters. The truck will not remove the bulk items OR the garbage in the dumpsters. Bulk pickup is Friday morning. Please put your bulk debris out Thursday but not before.
OUTSIDE RAINBERRY
Boca Raton Chapter of the Southern Handcraft Society
Art and Craft Show
Friday, November 7 - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 8 - 9:00 am to 1:20 pm
New Location
Delray Beach Elks Lodge, 265 NE 4th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Free admission