This week in Rainberry Bay: 10/16/26

Updated event info: Myrainberrybay.com (click on Calendar) or Beacon

 

October Maintenance is due! Make sure your payment is processed before the 30th to avoid the $50 late fee!

 

JOIN THE PARTY! Let's see your Graduation photos in our Showcase! Can you guess who your friends are?  Please leave your photos in the clubhouse mailbox #6 or text it to Carol Unger (phone number in the directory)

Our Current Events is a discussion group for people interested in ideas and their application     to life, culture, and Current Events. We aim to attract a diverse group of thinkers who discuss ideas in an atmosphere of civility, and give one another’s views a thoughtful hearing. We are seeking a facilitator to lead this Current Events group upwards and beyond. Please contact Joyce Poses by email, joyceshawk57@bellsouth.net. Looking forward to hearing from you. 

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED BELOW: (changes in bold).

 

THIS WEEK:  

 

MOVIES

COMMITTEES: Green Committee, STORM/CERT, Library, Clubhouse

CLUBS:  YIDDISH HERITAGE, ON STAGE/Ed Show, NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB, WOMEN’S CLUB, MEN’S CLUB, FOODBERRY

ALL SPORTS: PICKLEBALL, BOCCE, TENNIS CLUB & COMMITTEE, PICKLEBALL, TABLE TENNIS

CLASSES:  FICTION BOOK CLUB, MIXED MEDIA, NIA, EZ FITNESS, GENTLE YOGA, FLOWERS/ARTS & CRAFTS, CARD-MAKING, CLAY, CANASTA, Crafts with Babs, MAHJONG, BEADING

POOL INFO – No glass is allowed

MISC. INFO    - BOWLING, OFFICE HOURS, GARBAGE PICKUP Tuesday & Friday - recycling Tuesday morning – bulk Friday morning.

OUTSIDE RB events, Craft Fair

 

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:

Homes t/b/a

Villas t/b/a

Master, t/b/a

 

Movies:

9 to 5 on Sunday October 25 7 PM

Rocky Horror Picture Show Sunday November 1 @ 7 PM

 

CLUBS

 

MEN’S CLUB

The Rainberry Bay Men's Club is officially back in business!  Keep your eyes open for our first event coming sometime in November.  Signup forms can be found in the Club House as you enter to your right.  Completed forms can be left in Mailbox #11 labeled for the Men's Club.  Looking forward to some fun times.  

 

YIDDISH HERITAGE CLUB – Glenn Todd

To all residents and your friends:

The next meeting for The Yiddish Heritage Club will be held on Friday Nov. 13 at one PM in the men's cardroom of the clubhouse. We will be entertained by a speaker you will know. Refreshments will be served. Please bring you dues of $ 20.00 either by check or cash. Hope to see everyone there.

 

NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB – Allan Trust Ctrust371@comcast.net

Meetings start at 11AM, in the clubhouse. Newcomers always welcome.

* November 10th - Three books about the State of Florida from it's being a sparsely populated tropical climate land, of Indian tribes, waterways, swamps, alligators, and mosquitoes, until the present. It's uniqueness, weirdness, attractions, and it's standing today as the country's 3rd most populous State. The books are: “The Last Train to Paradise,’ by Les Standiford, “Flagler-Rockefeller Partner and Florida Baron” by Edward N. Akin, “Henry Flagler- Visionary Of The Gilded Age” - Sidney Walter Martin - Barry Nosowitz, Carrie Trust, and Allan Trust will lead the discussion.

  *December 8th- “Breaking the Age Code - How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and How Well You Will Live” - Becca Levy PhD-   Ron Pollock

*January 12th – “Suicidal Empathy- Dying to be good” - Gad Saad- Etana Finkler

*February 9th – “The Blue Zones- Lessons For Living Longer” by Dan Buettner- Donna Walsh, and John Warren 

 

FOODBERRY, Marlene Elmowitz rbfoodberryclub@gmail.com

December 20th @ 4pm final 2026 event don’t miss our amazing Holiday dinner party in Theater, Non-members welcome.  If want to join Foodberry for 2027 join us for our Holiday party to meet new friends and neighbors. Event Payment mailbox #7 members $15, nonmembers $20

Save the date – January 23rd Mentalist & Magician Larry Greenberg.  Pre-show entertainment at 6pm when doors open for dinner and show at 8pm. Stay tuned for ticket sales.   

Dues of $20 for 2027 are due by end of January. A lot more fun activities and events scheduled.

Our   Email is  rbfoodberryclub@gmail.com , Teamreach code Food33445 or join our Foodberry Rainberry clubhouse see flyers as well as our Facebook page to see all event happenings

 

RAINBERRY WOMEN’S CLUB IN ACTION - TEAMREACH CODE: JoinUs2HelpOthers

Tuesday, October 20th at Noon, in the Clubhouse: Join us for our Meet & Greet Lunch, catered by Joseph’s, with new and old friends. An afternoon of games and hobbies, from cards, puzzles and Mahjong, to crafting, knitting, beading and more! 

$22 for Members, $25 for Non-Members. Tickets, Monday & Thursday 4-5pm at the Clubhouse, or drop your check in our Mailbox with your sandwich selection tuna, turkey or Italian. Other treats as well! All club events support local nonprofits, including Eat Better – Live Better, among others.

 

THE BINGO EXPERIENCE by the Rainberry Women’s Club in Action

Join us Monday, November 9th at 7 PM - Theater, for our first Bingo of the season—with exciting twists and turns, fun surprises, and plenty of fun. Doors open: 6:00–6:45 PM

Wear RED, WHITE & BLUE as we salute our Veterans!

-Club Members and Veterans receive an additional Bingo card, free.

-Advance ticket sales begin Monday, October 26th, from 4–5 PM at the Clubhouse.

Get ready for a memorable evening of Bingo, surprises, and fun! DON’T MISS IT! 

 

ON STAGE - onstage.rainberry@yahoo.com

We want to train for people to help backstage and with staging, spotlights, operating computers and projectors and many other tasks…we are planning ahead, so please contact us now. 

 

COMMITTEES

 

LANDSCAPING -Vinnie Ardillo

Thank you to Stephanie for organizing four years of research through the Green and Landscape Committees into a powerful PowerPoint presentation of recommended Ficus replacement choices. You can view this presentation that includes a chart of plants, info on specific plants, and pictures of plants in hedge form on our website: myrainberrybay.com or email vinnielandscaping@gmail.com for the presentation.

 

LIBRARY

The next upcoming event will be a BIG book and DVD sale.  Keep an eye out for it closer to the end of the year.  Meanwhile, be sure to come into the library and start working on the newest puzzle that will be out by this weekend!

 

GREEN COMMITTEE: Carol Unger - Rethink-Reduce-Reuse-Recycle

Our Next meeting is Oct. 22nd at 4pm in our Clubhouse – everyone is welcome.

Green Committee always welcomes Donations

 

Your Green Committee is working hard preparing for a productive and Green Year!

Collect your batteries, old paint cans, spray cans, light bulbs, oil cans, old insecticides and more for our Hazardous Wastes Collection! Saturday November 7th from 10am-noon at the Theatre entrance.  We collect and bring everything to Solid Waste Authority. 

 

Ever wonder what S.W.A. does with all of our waste?  Celebrate America Recycle Day on Sunday, November 15th from 9am-1pm 6751 N. Jog Road WPB. This is a Free Event with more than 50 Exhibitors. Renewable energy and Recycling Tours, Kids Zone (bring the grands) Heavey equipment Expo. Drop off your Lithium batteries, SWWA Plastic Bag Exchange 2 Program, Free Tree Giveaway, Food Trucks

 

The Green Committee is Proud and Honored to Present to you "The Heartstrings Ukulele Group" on Sunday, December 13th from 2-3pm in our Clubhouse!  This is a free Event!  Join us for some great music to listen to, sing with and dance! Snacks will be provided!

 

The Green Committee is on TEAM REACH for up-to-date information about our events.  Please Join Code rbgreen112 (corrected).

Remember Always Rethink-Reduce-Reuse-Recycle

 

SPORTS CLUBS & COMMITTEES

 

TENNIS CLUB – Anne Barron

It’s time to renew your TENNIS CLUB membership for the upcoming season. Our dues are $35 for residents and due by October 30. 

Dues can be Zelle’d to: rbtctreasurer@gmail.com  or checks dropped in the Tennis Center mailbox labeled RBTC or mailed to Pat Peppard at 2560 Riviera Drive, Delray Beach, Florida 33445
All checks written to: RBTC 

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 31, 6 p.m. at Pool #5.   The Tennis Club is hosting its annual Halloween Party with prizes for costumes and a DJ to get you dancing.  This event is FREE for residents and Club members.  Please bring food items to share.

 

TENNIS COMMITTEE – Pat Peppard

Farah Kahn has been appointed as the new Tennis Pro. Meet her at the tennis center, take a lesson or a free clinic. 

The Tennis Committee has been busy with court inspections and equipment inventory in preparation for the fall and winter season. Your input is welcomed. 

 

BOCCE CLUB – Katy Mitrani

Club Play Schedule
The Bocce Club meets to play every Monday and Thursday evening at 6:00 PM, and on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. We meet on 29th Avenue in front of Pool 2.

 

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

 

TABLE TENNIS CLUB – rbtabletennis@gmail.com

We play on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Fridays from 10-12 are usually for singles play although it’s more lightly attended. **Please note that we sometimes break earlier depending on attendance so coming earlier is best. We have extra paddles and balls for you to borrow. Remember to bring a drink and wear shoes you can move in that are not too “grippy.”

 

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. 

 

FITNESS CLASSES

 

EZ FITNESS CLASSES – Muscles in Motion – Madeleine Bochner

M W F 9:00 –10:00.  CH Aud. No class on Sept. 21, resume on Sept. 23rd.

 

NIA CLASSES - Helen Sohne – Niadelray@gmail.com

Low impact dance aerobics and SO much more!

Email Helen Sohne niadelray@gmail.com for more information.

 

You don’t need to be a dancer to enjoy a Nia class. We learn how to move, not just how to exercise. Next week our routine will be Chemistry. A fun and upbeat routine, with the focus on the bones of the body especially the upper extremities. All fitness levels are welcome! Join us in the “Men’s Card Room” every Tuesday and Friday from 10-11am. Class is still only $5. New to Nia? Your second class is FREE!

Please note: there will be no class on Tuesday October 20th or Friday October 23rd.

 

GENTLE YOGA with Deb Mayes – Mayesda1@gmail.com   

Saturdays 10am, bring a mat.  Mondays 10am Chair Yoga, no mat needed.  

$20 month for all classes or $5/class – ch card room

 

CLASSES – Joyce Poses

 

CURRENT EVENTS

Why should we care about what’s going on in the world.  How does it impact you personally in your home, community and nation.  Where a handful of us seem to struggle in finding ways to make these connections, I challenge you to consider the power of Current Events. It allows you to explore different approaches to the world. Current Events are a wealth of examples of concepts in the real world. Stay up to date.

 

Our Current Events is a discussion group for people interested in ideas and their application     to life, culture, and Current Events. We aim to attract a diverse group of thinkers who discuss ideas in an atmosphere of civility, and give one another’s views a thoughtful hearing.  You will refine your understanding of your own ideas by actively engaging with those of differing intellectual contents.

 

We are seeking a facilitator to lead this Current Events group upwards and beyond. Please contact Joyce Poses by email, joyceshawk57@bellsouth.net. Looking forward to hearing from you. 

 

FICTION BOOK CLUB

Oct. 21: "The Keeper of Stories" by Sally Page. We meet in the vending machine room at 1:00PM

 

BEADING

We will meet from 7 until 9pm in the crafts room.  We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. You may bring your own project to use supplies from our closet to make a project. Contact Karen Miller (karenjkm@yahoo.com) for more information. 

 

MIXED MEDIA-

Our class will be offered from 4 to 6 pm on Wednesdays.  The cost is only $5 per class.  Participation is limited to 12 people. No walk-ins!

Please contact Karen Miller at karenjkm@yahoo.com or Joyce Poses at joyceshawk57@bellsouth.net for more information and to register.

 

MAHJONG –

For those newer players and seasoned players, we play Wednesday 1pm - 3:30 in clubhouse in men’s card room. The seasoned players play for $ ($5 pie) and newer players for no money.  It is helpful for players to use Teamreach code RBmahjong-33445 to RSVP YES on calendar with comments if looking for a game and skill level. Mahjong is played as 4 but can also be played as 3 called Key West or even 2 Siamese Mahjong.  Some games are prearranged so see teamreach Comments and note looking for open play. Once snow birds return many more players come to play.

Want to learn? Stay tuned for next class when snow birds return. 

 

CLAY STUDIO

Fridays 10-12, craft room. You might arrive unsure of your artistic skill and leave carrying something you made yourself...join us Friday mornings 10 - 12.  Call or email Joyce Poses, joyceshawk57@bellsouth.net , first for more information.

 

CANASTA

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

 

POOLS

Please shower before going into the pool. 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 /diapered (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

BOWLING

If you are interested in bowling with the Rainberry Bay Bowling League, we bowl every Thursday at AMF Bowl located on Boynton Beach Blvd in Boynton Beach. For more information contact League President, Fern Katronetsky. Cell # is listed in the 2025 RB Telephone Directory. 

 

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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.

• Allied Universal, is our new security provider (guardhouse & Rover). The Rover's new phone number is 728-209-3621.

 

Pest Control appointments – Bryant Pest Solutions – 954-873-5375.

They come to your home Mon/Wed/Fri – 9am – 1:30pm (15 appointments per day)

 

-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.

-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 House” or ‘For Sale signs” 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.

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

 

Here are two events outside the community. Thanks so much for posting this. Come.......you will be amazed.

 

The Southern Handcraft Society, Boca Raton chapter, "A Southern Christmas Show."

This is one of the most beautiful juried art and craft shows in Delray Beach. This 3-day, indoor show will amaze you! The show is indoors so it's rain or shine!

Delray Beach Elks Lodge, 265 NE 4th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday, November 6, 2026 - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Free admission and free parking.

 

Southern Handcraft Society - Delray Beach Chapter

"An Olde Fashioned Holiday"

This juried art and craft show has been a holiday tradition going on 33 years. You will be amazed at all the local talent. This 3-day show is held indoors so it's rain or shine.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday, November 20, 2026 - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Old School Square, Vintage Gym

51 N. Swinton Avenue (NE 1st Street and NE 1st Avenue)

Delray Beach, FL 33444

Free admission and convenient parking across the street.

 

Remember that mail is now postmarked the day it is processed, not the day it is mailed. This could take an extra 2-3 days.  If you’re mailing your vote ballot, keep that in mind. (same with the maintenance if you’re mailing it!)

 

Sounds of the Set - 6 - 9 PM, October 22nd, at Libby Wesley Plaza (2 SW 5th Av.)

 

Witches Ride - 8 AM, October 24th, at Delray Beach City Hall (100 NW 1st Ave.)

 

Delray Beach Historical Society Annual Fall Fest - 5 PM, October 30th, at Delray Beach Historical Society (3 NE 1st St.)

 

GreenMarket

Time: 9 AM - 2 PM

Dates: October 24th & 31st

Staging Location: Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave.)

 

The Delray Beach GreenMarket returns for its winter season. With more than 70 farmers, bakers, and food artisans, there's truly something for everyone. And if you're not shopping, still come by to enjoy the market with live music and cooking demos!

 

 

 

Xfinity Store - 900 Linton Boulevard, Suite 925, 9173 W Atlantic Ave,

320 N. Congress Av (Boynton)

 

 

Here in Palm Beach County we have great system called Sunshine. You can sign up for it for free.

Once a day, the person is called or they call in; it's their choice.

The phone workers are volunteers who do more than say hello -they check on the person's well-being.

If there is no response to the call, the volunteer will give it some time, and call back. Still if no response, they send someone out to check on them in person.

Here's how to sign up:

• By Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or call 561-383-1112.

• By Email: Send a request to sunshine@211pbtc.org.

• Online: Visit the 211 Helpline Palm Beach and Treasure Coast website to submit an application.

It is for the homebound living alone in their own residence, people over 60 in their own homes, or the disabled being cared for by a caretaker.

Please keep an eye on your single friends. Particularly the elderly!

Even the able-bodied can get into trouble by tripping and falling and not being able to move. Their phone is knocked out of their hand.