This week in Rainberry Bay: 4/19/2024

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

 

What’s new & updated: (more info below)

Maintenance was due 4/1 per our documents – it must be processed prior to 4/30 to avoid late fees.

 

New/Updates: CERT in need, Mangrove Lecture on Conservation and Restoration, Directory info, Info for those leaving us for “cooler” weather.

**There is a SunPass scam circulating, don’t fall victim to that. **

 

 

BOARD:

Board Meetings: All meetings will be hybrid meetings (clubhouse plus zoom, links will be sent). Please do not wear perfume to the meetings as some people have allergies. Thanks.

 

Homes – canceled – new date t/b/a

Master –May 8, 7pm

Villas – t/b/a

 

Recordings of meetings will be made available on the myrainberrybay.com website. Click on The Videos Link – they are password protected – contact the office for the password.

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Landscaping – Next Week

 

All weather permitting, subject to change.

Homeowners must leave gates unlocked and open to allow access to mow back yards (they will not open closed gates), also PBB will not be responsible per contract for anything damaged in the grass while mowing, however they will be as cautious and mindful as possible of things/ornaments on turf.

 

Trim crew will be in the tennis villas

Spray will be in the “deer section”
Mow date t/b/a

 

Just a reminder about debris pickup: On Monday and Wednesday, a few palm fronds that have fallen from trees, can be placed at your curb for pick up by our landscaping and/or our management companies. Please keep the fronds stored out of site until Sunday or Tuesday evening after 4. Friday is the day large amounts of debris from trimmed trees will be picked up by Waste Management, put on the curb after 4 on Thursday. Please DO NOT put any debris on the circle.

 

MOVIES – THEATER, 7PM

April 28 – “The Color Purple”

May 12 – “Ferrari”, May 26” The Holdovers”

June 2 – “One Love”, June 23 “Anatomy of a Fall”

 

ED BAND, SPONSORED BY ONSTAGE

The Ed Show is back!!!!!

Friday April 26th 6:30-8pm

Rainberry Bay Theatre Parking Lot

Bring your Chair and Dancing Shoes!!!

 

DIRECTORY 2025 – Char Lane

The next Directory will be published in the spring of 2025.  It would be great if you would review your information in the 2023 Directory and let me know of any changes or corrections if you've not already done so.  Directory Inclusion forms are available in the wall display in the club house lobby and on the website.  Or let me know (my phone number is in the Directory) and I'll email you a form.  If you're unable to get to the club house or don't have access to email, please contact me and I'll be happy to drop off a form and pick it up when it's done.  Thank you.

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CERT

Saturday April 27 10a – 1p Public Safety Open House Station 114 – 4321 Lake Ida Rd., at Barwick - See attachment at the bottom.

As the 2024 Hurricane Season will arrive, your CERT and Storm teams are requesting donations of towels, bed sheets, and pillowcases (clean please), in order for us to fabricate consumable items that would possibly be needed in the event of a hurricane or disaster as opposed to purchasing these consumable items.
We are always looking for people that would be willing to volunteer in assisting us assist our Rainberry Bay family should an incident arise.
If you have any specialized skills or equipment, which includes your time, to either assist with paperwork, delivering items needed by our teams or working alongside our CERT members to take notes.  Are you willing to help your neighbors? You can be utilized. 

Our next CERT meeting will be held on Tuesday May 14 in the clubhouse @ 7pm.  Please feel free to join us or just drop off your old sheets.
CERT members please bring your backpacks so that we can take inventory and try and replenish any equipment/supplies that you might be in need of.
 

Helen Sohne for The STORM Committee – Before you leave …

• Inform the office that you will be gone during the hurricane season and leave contact information for yourself and an emergency contact either in Rainberry Bay or close by.

• Clear your yard before leaving for a day, month or season from June 1- November 30.

• Leave a key with a neighbor before traveling             

• Inform key holder of location to shut off water main                           

• Know who can help with your shutters or outdoor furniture                        

• The Fire Dept. suggests that you do not close shutters for the season.

• Have your shutters serviced before you leave                  

Also remember to:

• Photograph you home and belongings inside and outside 

• Set the a/c to recommended "away" temperature

• Lock your windows and doors

• Change address with the post office

• Empty your refrigerator

• Leave house alarm code with neighbor if applicable

• Turn off water under sinks and to unused appliances

And most of all, have a great summer!!

For more information or to join STORM email: RainberrySTORM@gmail.com

 

CLUBS

FOODBERRY – Marlene Elmowitz

Final Big Event will be May 5th for  Cinco Mayo  6pm   Taco Feast.  Open to members only Cost is $10 

RSVP rbfoodberryclub@gmail.com  leave $ in mailbox#7 for your reservation.

 

Over the summer months while snow birds are away Foodberry will plan to demonstrate and as a group do some impromptu cooking classes: 

A bread making class, wok/stir fry class, etc… – so keep you posted on that. 

We always in need of containers, plastic bags, tin foil, kitchen towels, sponges, etc. message me and I can coordinate pickup.

Also, we welcome your donations of ceramic coffee mugs for Breakfast club and other events. Clean out your closets

 

NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB – Allan Trust

*May 14th- Stephanie Braunstein will present A Map of Future Ruins on Borders and belonging, by Lauren Markham.

* June 12- Susan Jones will present The Scheme, by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

*July 9- Etana Finkler will present Israel: A simple guide to the most misunderstood country on earth, by Noa Tishby.

August 13- Marty and Nancy Weinstein will present Sons and Soldiers, by Bruce Henderson.

All meetings are at 11AM, in the clubhouse.

 

Please contact me with questions, for info: Ctrust371@comcast.net

 

WOMEN’S CLUB

Women’s Club’s next event is Tuesday, 21 May in the Clubhouse with a daytime BINGO. Sale dates will be announced in future e-Blasts so be on the lookout for that information. If you have any questions about any Wimen’s Club Events, feel free to contact Fern Katronetsky (Co-President) at f.katronetsky@verizon.net

 

BOWLING

Rainberry Bay’s Bowling League ended their season on April 25th. Between that date and our League Luncheon on May 2nd, we will determine who the individuals are who will be highlighted for Season successes. We will be starting a summer league this year beginning on Thursday, May 23rd. If interested, contact Fern Katronetsky at <f.katronetsky@verizon.net>

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YIDDISH HERITAGE CLUB

The next meeting will conclude this year’s exciting season.

We’ll meet on Friday, May 10, 1pm in the Clubhouse MCR to review and evaluate the season of 2023-2024. We’ll review what went well, what didn’t. Please be prepared at this meeting with detailed ideas for programming for next season- what to discuss, and who should present it. We need a programming committee that will work over the summer to put together the events scheduled.

This year we concentrated on the immigration to America of Yiddish speaking people, and how they integrated into American life. Do we want a topic for the coming 2024-2025 season?

As customary we speak in English & refreshments will be served. Please refrain from wearing perfumes (some of us have allergies).

If you are unable to attend, have a great summer- & as the song goes, “See you in September “ (actually October)

 

We only speak in English, and please refrain from perfume wearing, as some of us have allergies- thnx. Jack& Nancy Effrain, jneffrain@aol.com

 

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

The Table Tennis Club invites you to play or watch during our 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. We do have some loaners. Contact rbtabletennis@gmail.com with any questions.

COMMITTEES

 

BOOK DISCUSSION Nancy Effrain     jneffrain@aol.com@aol.com

On Wednesday, May 15, 2pm, in the Clubhouse MCR we’ll meet to discuss the last book of this season: The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson. As the daughter of the famed blue- skinned, Troublesome Creek “pack horse” librarian, Honey realizes she must fight or risk being sent away for good. It is a sequel to the Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, but can be read as a stand- alone work. The book presents us with a number of issues to discuss. Books are available locally, online, and in the RB library.

Hope to see you Wednesday, May 15, 2pm in the Clubhouse MCR., if not, enjoy your summer& enjoy the read!

 

TENNIS BALL RECYCLING

Once again, we are collecting used tennis balls in the tennis center.  Please bring past-prime balls to the box and they will be sent to a nonprofit called Recycleballs. The balls will be stripped of the fuzz and chopped up to make rubber pellets.  The pellets are then sold to companies that make playground surfaces and courts. If you'd like more information or contribute to this cause, contact Beth Morrow - bethmorrow2@gmail.com

Please take the plastic tennis ball container to your personal recycling bin.  There is no recycling for these at the tennis courts anymore.

 

CLASSES

 

ART OF PAINTING

The Art of Painting continues with Rose Weisman on Thursdays 10:00 - 12:00. This is an 8-week course for beginners. Cost is $20.00. Please contact Rose, her number is in the phone directory.

 

NIA CLASSES (low impact dance aerobics and SO much more)

Nia addresses the body, mind, emotions and spirit using dance, yoga, tai chi and more, with great music from around the world.

We dance together every Tuesday and Friday 10AM in the Men’s Card Room of our clubhouse. For more information contact Helen Sohne: niadelray@gmail.com

 

CURRENT EVENTS

Join us Thursdays at 10:30 am in the auditorium of the Clubhouse for a discussion of international, national, and local events of interest. You present what you want to discuss. Every opinion is treated with respect. Come and give us a try. 

Questions contact Nancy or Jack Effrain at jneffrain@aol.com

 

BEADERS

We meet on Monday evenings from 7 to 9pm in the Clubhouse Crafts Room.

Please contact Karen Miller at karenjkm@yahoo.com, if you are interested. 

 

MEDITATION

Healing and Awakening Meditation 

Please contact Miriam Rosen at positivepsychology998@hotmail.com

 

EZ FITNESS CLASSES – Muscles in Motion

M W F 9:00 - 10:00, through May 31st 

Questions? Contact Madeleine Bochner

 

WATER AEROBICS

Water aerobics classes are held at pool 1 Wednesday at 11:30. Water aerobics is now on Team Reach. Please download the app “Team Reach” and use the code rbwa001 then follow prompts to join. All communications will go through this app. Check with Nan for any changes.

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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. 

 

FLOWERS/ARTS AND CRAFTS

Get your crafters hat on. Come join us for arts and crafts. The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.  Any questions contact Babs Heller. blheller530@gmail.com

 

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

 

CANASTA

Canasta Play every Monday, 1:30pm, in the MCR. Learn the game or refresh your game.

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SPORTS

If you are expecting another community for league play, please give the name of the community to the guard for access.

 

TENNIS COMMITTEE

Come play and have some fun at the end of the season Wood Wacket Round Robin on Tuesday April 30th. Sponsored by Axis Tennis, Round Robin play will be from 4:30-6pm followed by Pizza and Drinks. Dust off those really old rackets and join us for some wild tennis, mis hits and double faults.  Sign up in the tennis center. If you don't remember what an old racket is, visit www.vincespadea.com for a list of rackets that qualify. If you need a copy of the list, send your request to dbomegamixer@aol.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.

 

BOCCE CLUB

The Bocce Courts are located on 29th. Ave near pool 2

We play Mon.& Thurs. evenings @ 6PM and Sat., Sun., and Wed. mornings @ 9AM.

 

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.

 

POOLS

Please shower before going into the pool as it leaves marks on the coping – and remember to shut the water off when finished! Please use a towel on all chairs and lounges.

Hot Tub Etiquette: Please refrain from gathering and lingering around the hot tub deck when you have finished your soak and others are looking to use it.

 

Only pool noodles are allowed in the pools, no floats. Please check the posted rules. Remove the floats (snakes/alligators) that are kept in the pool to deter critters when you swim and replace them when you leave.

 

Do not go into the pool/spa unaccompanied. Anyone with incontinence (child or adult) should not go into the pools.  Please shower before going into the pool. 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 (cont’d)

 

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 will close for the day at 12:30pm, reopening Thursday at 8:30am. They are inside, working. This is to enable them to catch up on work orders, phone calls, reaching out to contractors, etc. Please don’t pound on the door!

Recent calls and correspondence prompt a reminder to our residents that calls to the office are recorded and emails to the board and staff are filed. Abusive language or harassment will not be tolerated and will be referred to our attorney as necessary. This includes visits to the office or talking to staff or board members around the community. Please register your concerns and complaints in a civil manner. 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 should be put out no earlier than 4pm Thursday evening.  In the villas section, do not block the dumpsters. 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.

If you live in a section with a dumpster, please break down all boxes to 3x3 and put them in the proper recycling bin.  Do not block the dumpsters or recycling bins or the garbage truck will not empty the bin.

 

Please make sure all construction debris is removed. All boxes must be broken down 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.

 

Problem with the garbage pickup? call Waste Management at: 561-202-2463.

 

If you have any lost items, the office is holding a number of items.  Contact the office during regular business hours.

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Please do not put your “doggie doo” bags in anyone else’s pail at the curb, in any storm drains (which empty into our lake) or the lake.  Wait until you get home or use the “doggie stations” around the lake! Additionally, do not drop cigarette butts around the lake or on our sidewalks. This is YOUR community!

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“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.

 

Bug Off Exterminators, Inc. – Direct calls (only)

Phone number to schedule pest control: 954- 772-8338

Rainberry Bay's Schedule is: Mon., Wed., and Fri. between 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, a total of 15 appointments per day.