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Village Manager 841-3380
Village Clerk 841-3355
Finance 841-3360
Public Services 691-3440
Recreation 841-3388
Anchorage Park 841-3386
Community Center 841-3389
Osborne Park 841-3387
Library 841-3383
Village Historian 841-3371
Public Safety:
Non Emergency 848-2525
Emergency 911
Country Club 841-3359
Administration 691-3420
Driving Range 626-0732
Golf Shop 691-3433
Pool 691-3427
Tennis 626-6515
Restaurant 691-3430
VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS
JANUARY
2008
The Village
NEWSLETTER
NORTH PALM BEACH
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Mayor
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D., Councilman
T. R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Village Council members may be
contacted through the office of the
Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at
npbclerk@village-npb.org
V ILLAGE OF N ORTH P ALM B EACH , 501 US H WY #1, NORTH P ALM BEACH , FL 33408
Visit us on our Web Site: http://www.village-npb.org E-mail: publicinfo@village-npb.org
Inside this issue:
Village Council/Village Clerk 2-3
Library 4
Public Safety 5-6
Community Development 6
Country Club Events 7
Country Club Calendar 8-9
Recreation 10-14
Manager’s Message 15
Bulletin Board 16
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
Village Council ..........................................................2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Code Enforcement Board.................................................1st Monday, on call, 6:30 p.m.
Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeal........................................................on call
Country Club Advisory Board ....................................2nd Monday, monthly, 7:00 p.m.
Library Advisory Board................................................4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission ...................................................1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m.
Recreation Advisory Board..........................................2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m.
Waterways Board..................................next to last Tuesday, in odd months, 4:00 p.m.
Zoning Board of Adjustment.....................................................................on call
All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 501 U. S. Highway One
Village Council agendas, and minutes of Village Council meetings, are available on the
Village’s web site (http://www.village-npb.org). Agendas are posted the Monday prior to
the Council meeting, and are also available at Village Hall or at the meeting.
“2008”
Happy New Year
• Candidate Qualifying for Village Elections - see page 2
(La versión en español en la pagina 3)
• Voter Absentee Ballot and Registration Information - see pages 2
(La versión en español en la pagina 3)
• Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale & Author Luncheon - see page 4
• January Recreation Class Registration - see page 10
North Palm Beach Residents - January 7 & 8
Non-Residents - January 9 & 10
• Holiday Refuse Collection - New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
see page 16
• Holiday Closings - The following offices will be closed in observance of New
Year’s Day Monday, January 1, 2008 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, Janu-
ary 21, 2008: Village Hall, Community Development, Library, Recreation, Country
Club Administration, Public Works (including Sanitation), and Public Safety Records
Office (Police, Fire, EMS - OPEN)
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE in the Presidential Preference Primary to be
held Tuesday, January 29, 2008. For more information, you may call the
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections at 656-6200, or visit the web-
site at www.pbcelections.org.
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VILLAGE CLERK NEWS
CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR MARCH 11, 2008 VILLAGE ELECTION: The qualifying period for candidates for the Vil-
lage Council will be from the last Tuesday in January (noon, January 29, 2008) to the second Tuesday in February (noon, February 12,
2008). Qualifying is for the Village Election, which will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. There will be three seats up for election
on the Village Council this year. These seats are currently held by:
Group 1 – Edward Eissey
Group 3 – Darryl Aubrey
Group 5 – Bill Manuel
We want to remind all interested candidates to contact the Village Clerk’s office as early as possible. There are many state laws
regulating campaign activities for municipal elections with which you should be familiar. Candidates must file the appointment of
their Campaign Treasurer and Campaign Depository with the Village Clerk before opening the campaign bank account and before
collecting or spending money. A candidate must pay for all election expenses, including the filing fee of $10.00 and a $90.00 elec-
tion assessment (1% of the salary of the office sought) with a check drawn on the Campaign Depository. It would be advisable to
start preparation for filing as soon as you have made your decision to become a candidate.
VOTER REGISTRATION: The registration books for the March Election will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 11,
2008. We would like to advise voters registered in Palm Beach County that if they move, they must vote at their new precinct, at
which time they can change their address at the polls, or if they have sufficient time prior to the election, they should write to the Super-
visor of Elections Office, 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, notifying that office of their new address. The Supervisor
of Elections will mail a new voter registration card showing the new precinct.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS: Voters who will be away on Election Day, as well as those who are unable to go to the polls due to ill-
ness or disability, may have an absentee ballot mailed to them. Absentee ballots are available only from the Palm Beach County
Supervisor of Elections. Requests for absentee ballots may be done by phone, by mail, or by completing the application online
(www.pbcelections.org).
PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Main Office North County Courthouse Branch
240 So. Military Trail 3188 PGA Boulevard
West Palm Beach , FL 33406 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
656-6200 624-6556
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GOLF COMMITTEE:
The Village Council is establishing a Golf Committee to serve in
an advisory capacity to the Village Council with respect to the
Country Club golf operations. Council is seeking to provide
representation of members and guests when appointing commit-
tee members. The initial terms of appointment will be staggered
and thereafter the terms shall be two years for regular members
and one year for alternates. The committee shall schedule at
least one (1) regular meeting per month to be held at Village
Hall, 501 U.S. Highway One.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR RECREATION ADVISORY
BOARD:
One volunteer is needed for the Recreation Advisory Board.
Applicants must be Village residents. The Recreation Advisory
Board meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month,
in the Conference Room at Village Hall. The Recreation Advi-
sory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Village Council
and makes recommendations as to present and future recreation
activities, planning, recreation programs, capital improvements
and facilities and other matters relating to the overall recreational
activity of the Village.
Applications are available for the above Committee and Advi-
sory Board from the Village Clerk’s office in the Village Hall,
501 U. S. Highway 1, by calling 841-3355, or from the website
at www.village-npb.org.
POLL WORKERS: Poll
Workers perform a vital
service to their community
as an important part of the
elections process. The
Village Clerk and the Palm
Beach County Supervisor
of Elections are always
seeking to recruit addi-
tional poll workers for municipal and general elections. To
become a poll worker you must be a registered voter in Palm
Beach County, fill out a poll worker application for the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections, attend an orientation
class, and complete a minimum of 3 to 7 hours of training prior
to each election, depending on which position is filled.
Precinct Clerk: In charge of all operations at the precinct and
has added responsibilities prior to election day such as picking
up supplies the day before an election and inspecting the polling
place.
(Village Clerk News Continued on Page 3)
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(Village Clerk News Continued from Page 2)
Poll Workers Continued:
Assistant Clerk: Assists the Clerk and shares his/her duties
as needed and substitutes if the Clerk is unable to serve.
Inspectors: Processes and assists voters in casting their bal-
lots.
Precinct Deputy: Maintains peace and good order on the
outside of the polling location.
Precinct Advisor: Utilizes the laptop to retrieve and verify
voter information.
For more information on these paid positions, please contact
the Supervisor of Elections at 656-6200, visit the website at
www.pbcelections.org or call the Village Clerk’s office at 841-
3355.
CANDIDATOS QUE CALIFICAN PARA LAS ELECCIO-
NES 11 DE MARZO DEL 2008 DEL PUEBLO: El periodo
de calificación para candidatos para el Consejo del Pueblo será
desde el último martes de enero (medio día del 29 de enero de
2008) hasta el segundo martes de febrero (medio día del 12 de
febrero de 2008). La calificación es para las Elecciones del Pue-
blo, que se llevarán a cabo el martes, 11 de marzo de 2008.
Habrá tres escaños en el Consejo del Pueblo para las elecciones
de este año. Actualmente, en estos escaños están:
Grupo 1 – Edward Eissey
Grupo 3 – Darryl Aubrey
Grupo 5 – Bill Manuel
Quisiéramos recordar a todos los candidatos interesados que se
comuniquen con la oficina de la Secretaría del Pueblo lo más
pronto posible. Existen muchas leyes estatales que regulan las
actividades de campañas para elecciones municipales que usted
debe conocer. Los candidatos deben presentar el nombramiento
de su Tesorero de Campaña y su Depositario de Campaña ante
la Secretaría del Pueblo antes de abrir la cuenta bancaria para la
campaña y antes de recolectar o gastar dinero. El candidato ten-
drá que pagar todos los gastos de las elecciones, incluyendo la
cuota de presentación de $10.00 y una tarifa de elección de
$90.00 (1% del sueldo del puesto deseado) con un cheque gira-
do del Depositario de Campaña. Se le aconseja que empiece los
preparativos para la presentación tan pronto tome la decisión de
ser candidato.
INSCRIPCION DE VOTANTES: Los libros de inscripción
para las Elecciones de marzo se cerrarán a las 5:00 p.m. el lunes
11 de febrero de 2008. Quisiéramos informar a los votantes
inscritos en el Condado de Palm Beach que si se mudan, de-
berán votar en su distrito electoral nuevo y podrán cambiar su
dirección en las urnas, o si tienen suficiente tiempo antes de las
elecciones, deben escribir y notificarle su nueva dirección a la
Oficina de el Supervisor de Elecciones en 240 S. Military Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33406. El Supervisor de Elecciones le
enviará por correo una tarjeta electoral nueva con su distrito
electoral nuevo.
BALOTAS DE AUSENTE: A aquellos votantes que estarán fue-
ra el Día de las Elecciones, al igual que a aquellos que no puedan
asistir a las urnas debido a enfermedad o discapacidad, se les podrá
mandar por correo una balota de ausente. Las balotas de ausente
estarán disponibles sólo por medio de el Supervisor de Elecciones
del Condado de Palm Beach. Las balotas de ausente se pueden
solicitar por teléfono, por correo, o al llenar la solicitud en línea
(www.pbcelections.org).
SUPERVISOR DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE
PALM BEACH
Oficina Principal
240 S. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
656-6200
Sucursal del Juzgado del Norte del Condado
3188 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
624– 6556
AARP TAX AID
Free tax preparation service will be
available in the North Palm Beach
Village Hall Council Chambers 9:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Tues-
day and Wednesday beginning Febru-
ary 4, 2008 through April 15, 2008.
Taxpayers should bring 2007 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other
tax information along with their 2006 tax return. Taxpayers are
also asked to bring proper ID.
Homestead Exemption: The Palm Beach County Property
Appraiser's Office administers all property tax exemptions. In
order to qualify for the 2008 Homestead Exemption you must
file your application at one of the County Property Appraiser's
Offices by 3/1/2008. The Property Appraiser has an office at the
North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gar-
dens, open Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brief summa-
ries of available exemptions, as well as the Homestead Exemp-
tion Form and instructions are listed on the Property Appraiser’s
website at http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa, or you may call
355-2866 or 624-6522 (North County location) for more in-
formation. Every person who has legal title on January 1 to a
residential property and lives there permanently qualifies for this
exemption. You must be a permanent resident of Florida on
January 1 of the initial application year. You may apply by mail
or in person at any time through the year but the deadline is
March 1 of the qualifying year. A copy of your deed and proof
of residency is required. You may submit a copy of your Florida
driver's license, voter's registration, or permanent residency card.
Exemptions cannot be transferred. If you sell your home and
buy another residence, you must file a new application.
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LIBRARY NEWS 841-3383
303 Anchorage Drive
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
JANUARY IN THE LIBRARY
The Library will be closed
Tuesday, January 1st for New Year’s Day
Monday, January 21st for
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Adult Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 9:00 AM -7:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NEW
Children's Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 12:00 PM -7:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM -5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TAI CHI PROGRAM
On Thursday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m., Adele Gold and Mary
Ostrawski will present a short history of Tai Chi including a
description and a brief demonstration. Mary and Adele will
relate the many health benefits gained from the practice of Tai
Chi. If you have been curious about this ancient art, plan on
attending. There will be time for questions and answers follow-
ing the presentation.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual book sale
on January 25, 26, and 27th in the Obert Meeting Room. Thou-
sands of new and used books will be offered at great savings.
There will be many CDs and Videos available also. Volunteers
are needed to set up the book tables and to assist with the sales.
If you are willing to help, please call 848-6978 or 848-9480.
There will also be a sign-up sheet at the front desk.
GENEALOGY CLUB
The TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will hold their January meet-
ing on Tuesday, January 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Obert Meeting
Room at the library. Start out right in the new year and begin
searching for your ancestors! If you have any questions, call Sue
at 841-3383.
NORTH PALM BEACH BOOK CLUB
The North Palm Beach Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Janu-
ary 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the book, Sportswriter, by
Richard Ford. The leader for January is Marie Dodd. Copies of
the book are available at the library. Mark your calendars.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
841-3374
WINTER STORY TIMES
Winter Story Times begin during the second week of Janu-
ary. Please call the Children’s Department at 841-3374 for de-
tails. Each program is carefully prepared with age-appropriate
materials, new themes that are filled with stories, puppets, flan-
nel board stories, music, movies and crafts.
GAME DAY
Thursday, January 10th, at 1:30 p.m. ages 6 through 12 are in-
vited to join in the fun of playing board games and puzzles.
Bring a friend, bring one of your favorite games or use one of
ours. Remember, there is always time for Twister!
KIDS EXPRESS
Thursday, January 17th at 2:30 p.m., ages 8 through 12 are in-
vited to enjoy a fast-paced, fun-filled program of library games
and specially designed activities. This is a cool way for new and
old friends to meet for lots of laughs.
TODDLER TIME
Introduce your toddler (birth to 23 months) to our library and
books on Thursday, January 10th, at 9:45 a.m. At this interactive
program you and your toddler can enjoy music, movement,
color, cuddles and a whole lot more.
Support Your
Local
Businesses
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{ PUBLIC SAFETY 848-2525
560 U. S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
Reflecting back on 2007, I have seen tremendous progress with
your Public Safety Department. Both the Police and Fire De-
partments have worked hard to provide the best service possible
to the citizens of this community. While the Official Uniform
Crime Report will not be distributed by the State for a couple of
months, I can tell you that crime has reduced significantly in the
Village of North Palm Beach. I can also tell you that your Fire
Rescue Department continues to respond to calls faster than the
county average and provides exceptional care in the areas of
Fire Safety and Paramedic services.
We are proud of the service we provide and the successes we
have achieved but will not be satisfied with just trying to main-
tain what we did last year. 2008 brings new challenges for us as
an agency and we pledge to our citizens that we will continue to
look for ways to do our jobs more effectively and efficiently.
Please join us in 2008 as we continue to build partnerships
within the community and remember to carefully review and
practice the safety tips that come from your Police and Fire De-
partments. This information does help prevent crime and save
lives. Have a Happy and safe New Year!
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Protect Yourself from
Pickpockets and Purse
Snatchers
As the holiday season comes to an end and people get back into
the normal routine of everyday life it is important to remember
not to become complacent and think that you are not vulnerable
to crime. Criminals are looking for easy targets. Using these
tips will help reduce your chances of becoming a victim.
Purse snatching is a crime of opportunity. You can eliminate
that opportunity. Every female carrying a purse is a potential
target. Senior citizens are especially susceptible to these crimi-
nals since they may not be readily able to defend themselves
and pursue their assailants.
How to Outsmart the Purse Snatcher
When carrying a purse, women should have only 3 or 4 one
dollar bills placed inside. Credit cards, currency, driver's li-
cense, keys and jewelry should be carried in a coat or sweater
pocket, or concealed on your person to reduce the opportunity
of large losses. If you carry a purse, don't wrap the strap around
your shoulder, neck or wrist. If your purse is grabbed, a strong
strap will not yield easily and you may be injured. Never carry
anything more valuable than you can afford to lose. Always
leave all unnecessary credit cards at home. When you shop and
carry a purse, never leave your purse on a store counter or in a
grocery shopping cart - even for a moment.
Shop with a Friend
The first precaution you can take is to go shopping with a friend
- man or woman. You're safer when in the company of someone
else. If you must be out at night alone, stay in well-lit areas.
Walk close to street lights, staying well away from dark corners,
alleys and building entrances.
Protecting Yourself from Pickpockets
The "art" of picking pockets is among one of the world's oldest
professions. The skilled pickpocket is not the character you'd
expect to find lurking in a dark doorway. He (or she) appears
about as average as you and I in appearance and manner. Be-
cause they make a study of how to "blend" into the crowd, pick-
pockets usually remain undetected and can practice their activi-
ties with little hindrance.
Pickpockets follow no regular schedule. They operate equally
well during daylight hours as well as at night. And if you have
been led to believe that picking pockets takes place only in
crowds, forget it! The only known fact is that they generally fo-
cus on the public during times when they might be carrying more
money than usual, such as during after-holiday spending sprees,
store sales, at fairs, carnivals, horse races, gambling casinos, near
bank entrances, etc. The best protection for foiling pickpockets is
to remove the opportunity of becoming a victim!
The target areas are back trouser pockets, and suit coat and sports
jacket pockets, located inside and out. A pickpocket who values
his freedom avoids front trouser pockets, and especially buttoned
or zippered pockets. If it is necessary to carry your wallet in an
unbuttoned pants, coat or jacket pocket, be sure it contains only
what you can afford to lose. Keep large sums of money, credit
cards, ID's, etc. in your front pocket or any buttoned or zippered
pocket; keys on a chain attached to your clothing.
The best defense against a pickpocket or purse snatcher is to re-
main alert and aware of your surroundings. If you observe suspi-
cious activity, try to get a good description of the person/vehicle
and report it to the police immediately. Never doubt that a small
group of committed citizens can aid in the prevention of crime.
It is one of the only things that ever has.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Here is some general fire safety advice to start your new year in
a positive way:
• Make sure portable heaters are away from anything that can
burn: furniture, curtains, bedding, etc. Maintain a three foot
distance between the heater and these objects.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 841-3365
501 U. S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
CODE OF THE MONTH
Section 19-111.
Permissible time for construction activity.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to do, perform or engage
in any construction work, building, excavating, hoisting, grading,
pile driving, pneumatic hammering, demolition, dredging, build-
ing alteration or repair work of any nature to any building or
structure or upon any site for same, in the village between the
hours of 8:00 p.m. of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the next day if
any such activity shall cause noises whose levels result in excess
of the limits as stated in section 19-118. No construction activity
shall be permitted on Sundays or legal holidays. Any person de-
siring to engage in the aforesaid activity beyond the stated hours
of limitation, based upon cases of urgent necessity or upon the
interests of public health, safety and ultimate convenience, may
apply to the village manager or his representative for a special
permit. Such permits, if granted, shall be limited to a certain pe-
riod, but may be renewed for additional periods if the emergency
or need therefore continues. In the issuance of such permits the
village manager or his designated representative shall weigh all
facts and circumstances and shall determine whether the reasons
given for the urgent necessity are valid and reasonable, whether
the public health, safety and ultimate convenience will be pro-
tected or better served by granting the permit requested, and
whether the manner and amount of loss or inconvenience to the
party in interest imposes a significant hardship. Upon an affirma-
tive finding of the foregoing considerations, the village manager
or his designee is authorized to issue the permit requested and
any extensions thereof, as may be required. Any person ag-
grieved by the decision of the village manager or his designated
representative may appeal the decision of the village manager to
the village council.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit the use
of any power-driven machinery, tools or equipment in any por-
tion of the village zoned and designated as a residential district
or section other than between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. on weekdays and between the hours of 12:00 noon and 6:00
p.m. on Sundays. Power mowers shall be used only between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. weekdays, and on Sundays only
between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m.
(Code 1970, § 22-13; Ord. No. 5-75, § 1, 6-12-75; Ord. No. 17-
76, § 2, 9-23-76)
Cross references: Buildings and building regulations, Ch. 6.
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Fire Department Message Continued
• Use extension cords and multi-plug adapters as little as
possible. Extension cords are for temporary use and should
not be tacked along walls, placed under rugs or through
doorways.
• Cooking food should never be left unattended. If you must
leave the kitchen for a short time set a timer or take some
thing with you as a reminder.
• Keep your stove/oven clean of grease and spilt food.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in an easy to reach location, and
always keep a lid for the pot you are using on the counter.
sliding a lid on a burning pot is a simple way to stop an
early fire.
• Matches, lighters and similar items should be stored out of
the reach of children.
• Always place candles in non-tip candleholders before light-
ing them. Extinguish candles before leaving a room, the
house or going to bed.
• Be sure smoke alarms are installed per manufacturers in-
structions and are working properly. Test using the test
button once a month and change the battery when you
change the time on your clocks.
• Be sure your family has an action plan in case of fire. You-
should have an exit plan for each room and a safe location
outside for everyone to meet. Practice this plan with all
family members.
If we can help with any questions regarding fire safety, please
call us at 882-1141.
We wish you a happy and safe
New Year!
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COUNTRY CLUB 691-3420
951 U. S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
MESSAGE FROM GOLF DIRECTOR
Mike Gray
Our golf season is in full swing, and membership reached its
capacity in November. Additional cart paths have been added
and sodding of the path edges has been finished. If you have
not played the course lately you need to come see it, it is look-
ing good! We have added a GPS system to our cart fleet this
should help everyone to understand their yardages and help
with the pace of play. The golf shop is fully stocked and ready
for all of your golfing needs do not hesitate allowing us to help
you with your apparel or equipment needs.
“tip from the top”
Have you ever been faced with a fast down hill putt, then rolled
your ball 20 feet past the hole? -- I think we all have. Next
time you are faced with this situation, try this: 1) hold your put-
ter as lightlt in your hands as you can while maintaining control
of the putter; 2) place the ball on the toe of the putter (this will
make your ball come off of the face slower than normal); and 3)
shorten your backstroke. Practice this a few times on the put-
ting green before you play -- it might help!
Golf instruction is available everyday; if interested, please call
the golf shop to schedule a lesson. Clinics are also available;
please call the shop for the adult and junior clinics schedule.
DRIVING RANGE HOURS
Monday - 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday - 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday - Sunday - 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
LIGHTS OUT AT 9:00 p.m.
Interested in improving your game? -- call the golf shop and
book a lesson today!
HOLIDAY HOURS
Administration Office 691-3420
January 1st CLOSED
Golf Course 691-3433
January 1st OPEN
Driving Range
January 1st OPEN
Pool 691-3427
January 1st CLOSED
Tennis 626-6515
January 1st CLOSED1:00 PM
POOL 691-3427
TENNIS 626-6515
Tennis Tip From Rich Waidelich
“High Five for a Better Volley”
Too often players swing at their forehand volleys
wildly which produces errors or shots that are hit
off the frame. A simple fix for this problem is to imagine that
you are giving the ball a “high five” with your racquet at impact.
This will reduce the tendency to swing at the ball and produce
more winners with less errors. You can then give your opponent
a real high five when they congratulate you on winning the
match!!
JUNIOR HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMP
January 2-4, 2008
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Call the Pro Shop for details or go
to www.village-npb.org/tennis for the flyer
JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
1st Saturday of each month 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
JUNIOR TENNIS
Tiny Tots & Future Stars (4-9)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Grand Slam & Challengers (10-16)
Monday/Wednesday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
ADULT TENNIS
*Monthly Themed Mixer
(Check Pro-Shop for Times and Dates)
Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
Friday 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Beginner’s/Intermediate Clinic
Saturday 9:00 –11:00 AM
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POOL HOURS
JANUARY
CLOSED MONDAYS
Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
Jazz Jam
2
R - Dinner
Italian Night Buffet
All-you-can-eat
3
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
4
R - Dinner
Fish & Chips - $12.95
T-Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
9:30-11:00 AM
5 R - Dinner
Prime Rib Special
T - Junior Tennis Tournaments
12 Noon - 2 PM
Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
9:30-11:00 AM
6 Sunday Brunch
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
$19.95
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 8 PM
7
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
8
R - Dinner
{
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
Jazz Jam
9
R - Dinner
Italian Night Buffet
All-you-can-eat
$16.95
10
COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 PM
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
11
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
T-Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
9:30-11:00 AM
12 R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
T - Beginner/Intermediate
Weekend Drill
9:30-11:00 AM
13 Sunday Brunch
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
$19.95
Jimmy Keys Dinner Show
(Call for Reservations)
14
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
15
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
Jazz Jam
16
R - Dinner
Italian Night Buffet
All-you-can-eat
$16.95
17
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
18
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
T-Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
9:30-11:00 AM
19 R - Dinner
Prime Rib Special
Murder Mystery Dinner Show
(Call for Reservations)
T - Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
9:30-11:00 AM
20 Sunday Brunch
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
$19.95
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 8 PM
21
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
22
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
Jazz Jam
23
R - Dinner
Italian Night Buffet
All-you-can-eat
$16.95
24
COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 PM
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
25
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
T-Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
9:30-11:00 AM
26
R - Dinner
Prime Rib Special
T - Beginner/Intermediate
Clinic 9:30-11:00 AM
27 Sunday Brunch
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
$19.95
Chef’s Choice Special
11 AM - 8 PM
28
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
29
R - Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM - 9 PM
Jazz Jam
30
R - Dinner
Italian Night Buffet
All-you-can-eat
$16.95
Restaurant Hours
Sunday - 7AM – 8PM
Monday - 7AM - 9PM
Tuesday-Saturday - 7AM - 11PM
Jimmy Falzone
Tuesday through Saturday
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Happy New Year
From
“The Village Green”
Restaurant & Bar
january 2008
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PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY
ABC Kids
Tanya Brown uses hands on approach to explore the alphabet
through literature, games and crafts. Games and activities will
also enhance your child’s knowledge of numbers, colors, and
shapes. Creativity will be fostered by working in pairs and in a
group. This class will also strengthen abilities in following di-
rections, turn-taking, cooperation and sharing with peers.
Weekly letter themes will weave the snack, craft, and stories
together which will make ABC Kids fun! Fee: $85/8wk-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
112100-01 3- 5 yrs T-1/15 10:00-12:00
Cooking & Crafty Kids
Tanya Brown will link literature with cooking
activity for your preschooler. They will gain
“cooking”/food handling skills such as mixing,
stirring, spreading, sprinkling, measuring, etc.
Children will make their food product, then
have a story and craft that relates to what they
just prepared, and that will be followed by eat-
ing the finished product. They will experience a wide variety of
foods. Basic manners/etiquette will be stressed as well. Many
socialization skills are also learned in the course of the cooking,
Fee: $100//8wk-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
112400-01 3-5 yrs Th-1/17 10:00-12:00
YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITY
Clay Play
Your child will be able to experience the thrill
of creating objects of art from a lump of clay.
They will experience manipulating, building
and sculpting the clay. Their art masterpiece
will be enhanced by their choice of glazes. All
children experience the anticipation of the com-
pleted object coming from the kiln!
Clay Play will nurture your child’s natural creative talents – and
we deal with the mess! Instructor: Karen Hopper. Fees:
$90/8wk-YA
Code Age/Level Start Time
112300-01 9-10 yrs T-1/15 4:00-5:30
112300-02 11-12 yrs Th-1/17 4:00-5:30
Hip-Hop Dancing
So, you think you can dance? Join Qwincia Wilson, professional
dancer and dance instructor as she teaches you how to move your
body to fun, contemporary, and up-tempo beats! It’s called Hip-
Hop and all the kids are doing it! Learn how to move like your
favorite artists and dancers. Beginners, intermediate, and ad-
vanced are all welcome. For more information, call Qwincia at
670-1700. Fee: $15/cls or $40/4wk - AX
Code Age/Level Start Time 112200-01 9 yr + M-1/14 6:30-8:00
112200-03 11 yr + M-2/11 6:30-8:00
Cheerleading
Classes will be taught by staff from Palm
Beach Gymnastics, Cheer & Dance. Par-
ticipants will learn basic cheers, chants,
routines, lifts and tumbling skills through a
progressive curriculum that enables each
child to advance at their own pace. Class
size is limited, so all get plenty of individ-
ual attention. Fee: $95/8wk-OSB
Code Age/Level Start Time 111900-01 7 yrs and under F-1/18 3:30-4:15
111900-02 8-13 yrs F-1/18 4:30-5:20
Table Tennis
Palm Beach County’s Community Olympic Development Pro-
gram is sending us Ping Zhang to instruct this
Table Tennis class for all age levels. Ping came
to Palm Beach County from China. He has nu-
merous degrees and certifications in coaching
and teaching this Olympic activity.
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NORTH PALM BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT
WINTER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
JANUARY 2008
Registration for the following classes will be held at the
Anchorage Park Activities Building from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM on:
North Palm Residents: January 7 & 8
Non-Residents: January 9 & 10
Yearly Non-resident fee: $15.00/single, $25.00/family
Building Codes:
Anchorage Activities Building (841-3386) AAB 603 Anchorage Drive
Anchorage Exercise AX 603 Anchorage Drive
Anchorage Art AA 603 Anchorage Drive
Youth Art YA 603 Anchorage Drive
Osborne Park (841-3387) OSB 715 Prosperity Farms Road
Community Center (841-3390) CC 1200 Prosperity Farms Road
Students must be pre-registered with the Recreation Department before attending a class
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Table Tennis Continued:
In this class you will learn many moves such as the forehand
counter hit, the push, the no spin serve, topspin serve, a block
against a loop and maybe a loop against a drive! Join us! Fee:
$55/mo
Code Age/Level Start Time
714200-01 Beginner T-1/8 7:30-9:00
Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/Ballet
Char-Mar Dance offers a variety of dance opportunities for your
child. Children build upon their dance skills and routines, pro-
gressing toward a dance recital in June. Classes are held on
Tuesdays. If you are interested in having your child dance,
please contact Mary Jane Grant at 369-1619.
Teen Salsa Dancing
Get ready for Latin dance clubs! Feel the rhythm as you learn
to move to the Latin beat. Techniques for leading and follow-
ing will be included. Instructor – Janet Kein Fee: $40/4wk -
AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
110500-01 Teens Th-1/17 5:30-6:30
ADULT EXERCISE/ACTIVITY
Ballroom Dance
If you have watched “Dancing with the Stars” and wish you
could move like Helio, now is your chance! Cecil Pace will
teach you how to Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, Tango, and all the
other great ballroom dances. Class is for all skill levels. You
must have a partner. For more information, call Cecil at 818-
0555. Fee: $10/person/cls-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
720800-01 All W-1/9 7:00-8:30
Bellydancing
Doesn’t belly dancing just intrigue you? They
make it look so easy! Now is your chance to
learn how! Develop 6-pack abs! We will be
offering a beginning class on Tuesday evenings
with Meredith Blue. Meredith has been dancing
and teaching for over 10 years. For more infor-
mation, call Meredith at 252-5972. Fee:
$70/8wk - AX
Code Age/Level Start Time
125100-01 All T-1/15 6:30-8:00
Bridge I
If you don’t know how to play bridge, we can help you out.
Abby Feuer will get you on your way to years of Bridge enjoy-
ment. This is part 1 of the Audrey Grant Series – Beginning
Bridge. New students will have to purchase the $12 book from
Abby on the first class. Fee: $95/9 cls-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
121400-01 Beginner M,F-1/14 10:00-12:00
Computer, Beginning
Does your computer have you frus-
trated? We are offering a new class for
beginners to the computer world! Bill
Egan will guide you through computer
fundamentals. This class will cover
areas such as:
ON/OFF, login, mouse clicks, internet, browsers, setup email,
files & folders, routers, antivirus, search engines and much
more! After this class, your computer will be much more func-
tional to you. Fee: $50/4wk - AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
125800-01 Adult Th-1/17 6:30-8:00
Computer, Movie Maker Learn how to make a movie from
your digital photos using Microsoft Movie
Maker. Bill Egan will teach you how to take
saved photos, video clips and music and create a
movie that you can save to a CD or DVD to share
with friends. A great way to summarize a recent
vacation or a special event in your life! You will
need your own laptop computer with the Microsoft Windows
Movie Maker program for this class. Fee:$50/4wk - AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
125800-02 Adult Th-2/14 6:30-8:00
Coquettes
Mary Mazzetta teaches tap dance and dance routines to adults.
The group then performs at local nursing homes. Adults with
past tap dance experience are welcome. Fee- $24/8wk – Osb
Code Age/Level Start Time
121300-01 Adult Th-1/10 9:30-11:30
Country Line Dance
Terri Bucciarelli continues on Wednesday eve-
nings with her Country Line Dance classes at
Osborne Park. These classes are for dancers of
all ages. You do not need a partner in order to
join the class. Pay by the class; it is ongoing.
Stop in on a Wednesday and check it out! Be-
ginners are always welcome! Fee: $5/cls-OSB
Code Age/Level Start Time
721000 All W-1/9 7:00-8:30
Duplicate Bridge
We offer variety of Duplicate Bridge games for you to attend.
Each has a different director. Games are at Osborne Park and the
Anchorage Park Activities Building Call 841-3387 for more in-
formation. Fee: $5-$6/player
Code Age/Level Start Time
721400-01 Adult Sun 1:00-4:30
721400-02 Adult M 7:00-10:00
721400-06 Adult F 12:30-4:30
Easy, Elegant Entertaining
Instructor Shelly Kahn will give you lots
of fabulous recipes for appetizers, entrees
and desserts. You will learn how to
make them and serve it all with style!
($25 materials fee due at first class) Fee:
$55/4wk – AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
124700-01 All T-1/15 6:30-8:00
Fitness Over 50
This is a wonderful movement class for men or women. This
class has no pounding, jumping or dancing movements. The
class consists primarily of stretching muscles and limbering the
joints. Fee: $20/8wk-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
723800-01 Adult M,W,F-1/2 9:00-10:00
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Hip-Hop Dancing
Join Qwincia Wilson, professional dancer and dance instructor
as she teaches you how to move your body to fun, contempo-
rary, and up-tempo beats! It’s called Hip-Hop and everyone is
doing it! Beginners, intermediate, and advanced are all wel-
come. For more information, call Qwincia at 670-1700.
Fee: $15/clsoror $40/4wk - AX
Code Age/Level Start Time
112200-02 Adults Th-1/17 7:00-8:00
112200-04 Adults Th-2/14 7:00-8:00
Jazzercise
The dance-aerobics class is based on Jazzercise
dance movements and steps. Class begins with a
warm-up, a minimum of 30 minutes of aerobics,
and a muscle toning cool down period. Instruc-
tors demonstrate how students can modify the
steps to meet their own fitness needs. Students
range from teens up through ladies in their 70’s!
First class is free! Try one out and see if this meets your needs!
Contact Marti Woschnik at 707-4260 or www.jazzercise.com
for more information. Fee: new students- $70/10wk, (EFT -
$32/mo)-OSB
Code Age/Level Start Time
721600 All M,W,F 9:30-10:30
721600 All M-Th 6:00-7:00
721600 All Sat 9:00-10:00
Merengue
Janet Kein will teach you the Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata.
It is recommended that you take this class in addition to the
Salsa class in order to know all of the dances currently done in
Latin nightclubs and/or Latin cruises. Singles and couples wel-
come. $30-3wk, $40/4wk - AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
110500-04 Adult Th-1/17 8:30-9:30
Obedience training classes – Robin Billings with The Per-
fect Pup brings obedience training classes to the Recreation
Department. She has a BS degree in Animal Science and more
than 25 years of dog training/behavior
modification experience. All dogs must
be vaccinated including the kennel cough
vaccine. If you have any questions,
please call Robin at 351-8008.
Puppy Pre-K
Did you get a new puppy for Christmas? Train your puppy to
behave from day one and have fun doing it. Potty training, good
manners, basic obedience, socialization, and so much more will
be taught. All family members are encouraged to participate.
Puppy Pre-K is for vaccinated pups under 6 months of age. The
pups will learn social skills with other puppies and people
which is a very important growth development skill for their
future. Bring 6-foot leash, collar, water, plastic bags, and soft
treats. Fee: $150/6wk - AX
Code Age/Level Start Time
131200-01 All Sun-1/13 5:00-6:00
Elementary Tricks & Training
For vaccinated pups/dogs over 6 months of age. Dogs love to
train and learn if it is fun, positive and rewarding. Teach your
dog , good manners, and basic obedience. Tricks, tricks, tricks!
Shake paws, sit pretty/handsome, speak, roll over and many
more fun tricks will be covered. Bring 6-foot leash, collar, wa-
ter, plastic bags, and soft treats – and the whole family! Fee:
$150/6wk - AX
Code Age/Level Start Time
131200-02 All Sun-1/13 6:15-7:15
Salsa!
Get ready for Latin dance clubs, your vacation or a cruise. Feel
the rhythm as you learn to move to the Latin beat. Techniques
for leading and following will be included. Janet Kien, instructor
says that singles and couples are welcome! Fee: $40/4wk,-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time 110500-03 Adult Th-1/17 7:30-8:30
Shelly’s Supper Club
Shelly Kahn will show you how to prepare many different Flor-
ida style cuisines featuring many native Floridian ingredients and
cooking techniques. Fee: $55/4wk – AAB ($25 materials fee due at
first class)
Code Age/Level Start Time
124700-02 All W-1/16 6:30-8:00
Spanish
Living in South Florida, knowledge of this language could prove
to be very beneficial to you. The beginning conversational Span-
ish class is designed for individuals who have little or no knowl-
edge of Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring basic
vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation skills for “Survival
Spanish” via dialogue. Stop wishing you could understand
Spanish – and join this class. Spanish II is for students who
have prior Spanish knowledge. You will need to purchase a book
entitled “Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way” by Barrons
which can be purchased at Barnes & Noble. Instructor is Sandy
Joseph. Fee: $80/8wk-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
125900-01 Spanish I W-1/16 5:30-7:00
125900-02 Spanish II W-1/16 7:00-8:30
Swing Dancing – The spotlight is on dance: recreating the
unbounded energy of social dancing in the swing era – Big City
swing. Learn the All-American dance – call it East Coast Swing,
Lindy, Jitterbug, Jive or Rock & roll! It’s as new as the current
music of the 2000’s and as timely as the music of the 40’s, 50’s,
60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! Practice footwork and turns, a founda-
tion for other swing dances. Singles and couples are welcome.
Fee: $30/3wk, $$)/4wk -AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
110500-02 Adult Th-1/17 6:30-7:30
Table Tennis
Ping Zhang instructs this Table Tennis class for all age levels.
Ping came to Palm Beach Country from China. He has numer-
ous degrees and certifications in coaching and teaching this
Olympic activity. In this class you will learn many moves such
as the forehand counter hit, the push, the no spin serve, topspin
serve, a block against a loop and maybe a loop against a drive!
Join us! Fee: $55/mo - OSB
Code Age/Level Start Time
72400-01 Adults T-1/8 7:45-8:45
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Yoga
Yoga is a system of exercise that calms the nerves
and relieves stress/anxiety and strengthens ab-
dominal muscles. It helps improve flexibility of
the spine and all joints. You will learn yoga pos-
tures, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxa-
tion techniques. This class is for all levels. In-
structor: Gwen Germaine. Fee: $50/5cls or $15/cls-AX
Code Age/Level Start Time
722900-01 Adult M-1/7 10:30-12:00
722900-01 Adult W-1/9 6:00-7:30
722900-01 Adult Sat-1/12 9:00-10:30
WORKSHOPS/CLINICS
The Power of a Positive Attitude
Do you feel your attitude needs an adjustment? Life is 10% of
what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. Learn how
to "Take Charge of Your Life, Take Charge of Your Attitude."
This free workshop is presented by Hospice. We request that
you call to RSVP your seat as soon as possible 841-3386.
Code Age/Level Start Time
730700-24 adult T-1/29 11:00-noon
TRAVEL TOURS
A Day in the Everglades It’s
airboats and alligators on this day of
exploring the beauty of the Florida
Everglades. A guided airboat ride, a
delicious lunch, and a park ranger guided boat ride of the 10,
000 Islands of the Everglades will highlight the day. Dinner
stop on our return trip is on your own at the Dolphin Mall.
Fee: $80 - Feb 22
Strawberry Festival Don’t miss out on this year’s Straw-
berry Festival in Plant City. Our bus trip on Thurs-
day, March 8 will take us to the festival for a day
of fun, strawberries, music and more. The trip
price includes the festival, performance by the
Oakridge Boys, buffet dinner, and transportation!
We plan on having a berry good day! Fee: $75 – March 7
Contact Bill Egan at 841-3389 for information on any trip.
AQUATIC CENTER
Lap lanes
12:00 to 3:30 PM Tuesday thru Friday
10:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday
12:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday
Diving Boards
Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Sunday 1:30 to 4:00 PM
Baby Pools
The baby pools will be closed for the winter. They will reopen
in March.
Water Aerobics
Wednesday and Friday 12:15 to 1:15 PM
NPB Swim Team
Monday thru Friday 3:30 to 7:00 PM Ages 9 and up
Anyone interested in joining the swim team you may visit us on
the web at www.npbswimming.org or call the pool for more in-
formation 691-3427 ask for Coach Alf or Coach Cavanah.
Masters Swimming
This is for adults 18 & over, no experience required. Practices
are offered 5 times a week. For more information contact Coach
Cavanah at 561-691-3427
Water polo
Water polo is coming to the NPB pool! If you are interested in
playing, contact Alf at 691-3427.
TENNIS CENTER
New Year Tennis Celebration
Happy New Year from the tennis staff!!! Let’s ring in the New
Year with a CELEBRATION on Saturday,
January 12th. Everyone is invited for
games, music, food, and drink. There will
be activities for everyone (adults & chil-
dren). We will be hosting a parent
(grandparent, adult) and child (grandchild)
doubles tournament in the afternoon and
check-in will begin at 12:30 p.m. Call the office to make reser-
vations and for a more detailed schedule of events. Please pre-
register for the tennis. For the tennis activities members will be
charged $5.00, non-member residents $15.00, and non-member
non-residents $20.00.
Delray Beach International Tennis Championships
Join us for the Delray Beach International Tennis
Championships. The Bryan Brothers, James Blake,
and Tommy Haas will be participating. We will be
attending on Tuesday, February 12th during the day
session. These tickets will include 3 matches on center court and
6 on the outer courts. Tickets are $24.00 and transportation will
be additional. For the women of our club the event will be host-
ing Ladies’ Day Luncheons. These are scheduled for Wednes-
day, February 13th and Thursday, February 14th at 11 a.m. The
tickets are $55.00 and include the lunch and a reserved seat for
the day session. The package also includes two bottles of wine
per table, pro player appearances, and prizes. The luncheons
sold out last year so register today in the office.
We have two certified professionals and they are always avail-
able to help you improve your game. Private and group lessons
may be scheduled. Call the Pro Shop to make an appointment
(626-6515).
USTA Winter Leagues – Play may be underway so call for
possible openings.
Women: 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5 teams play evenings (doubles & singles)
6.5 & 8.5 combo teams play Monday mornings at 9:30
(doubles)
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Men: 3.5 and 4.0 teams play at night (doubles & singles)
6.5, 7.5 & 8.5 combo teams play in the evenings
(doubles)
Mixed: 8.0 combo teams play Sundays at 11:00 a.m. (doubles)
PBCWTA Leagues – This is a morning program and play is
underway. We currently have 6 teams B-3, B-2, B-1, A-4, A-3
and A-1. If interested call the office for details and possible
openings.
Junior & Adult clinics – Adult clinics are held on Friday
and Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 (beginner to inter-
mediate). Junior clinics include Tiny Tots (ages 4-6) and Fu-
ture Stars (ages 7-9) and are scheduled for Tuesday and/or
Thursday afternoons. The Grand Slam and Challenger clinics
(ages 10-16) are held on Mondays and/or Wednesdays.
Junior Tennis Tournament Our monthly tournament will
be held Saturday, February 2nd for ages 10 to 16 from noon to 2
p.m. This is a fun event and includes pizza and drinks for a fee
of $17.50.
Valentine’s Day mixed doubles round robin - Saturday,
February 9th. Play will begin at 4:00 p.m. and refreshments will
be included (members - $5, non-member residents $15, and
nonmember non-residents $20).
Singles/Doubles, Mens/Womens Ladders - will be organ-
ized in the office. There will be a day and evening ladder. This
is an ongoing activity with players challenging players above
them and working their way up the ladder. Please sign-up in
the office. Members may participate for free, non-member resi-
dents $15, and non-member non-residents $20.
Can’t find a tennis game? Let us help. Men and women
are invited to play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. and
on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. If interested please call or stop by the
office. The staff will be organizing games for our members on
these days.
LOOKING FORWARD
Puppy Love
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1:00 pm. You and your
“best friend” can enjoy an afternoon of con-
tests and fun by the Bark Park at Anchorage
Park, 603 Anchorage Dr. Contests include:
Best Valentine Attire, Best Tail Wagger, Best
Trick, Best Singing Dog, Smallest Dog, Larg-
est Dog, and Best Kisser. A fun-filled afternoon for all! For
more information, please call 841-3386.
North Palm Beach Idol Contest
Looking for good singers! If you think
you can sing, now is your chance to show
it off. We are hosting a North Palm Beach
Idol Contest on Saturday, Feb. 23. You
must pre-register in order to participate.
Age groups are 10 yr. and under, 11-19 yrs
and 20+ yrs. Winners in each age group
will perform on stage at the Heritage Festi-
val on March 15. Contact the Recreation
Dept for applications.
Village Wide Garage Sale We
will accept registrations for the April
12, 2008 Village-Wide Garage Sale
which will be held at the Community
Center from 7:00 am - Noon. The cost
for a single space is $15. Spaces are
assigned on a first come – first serve
basis. This is a great chance for those
of you who live in condos or in communities that do not allow
garage sales. Start cleaning those closets! Register early.
Annual Heritage Festival & Parade
Mark your calendars now!
The annual Heritage Festi-
val is coming! This year’s
event will be held on Satur-
day, March 15, 2008! The
parade will be Saturday
morning. We’re looking for
parade entries: clubs, organized groups, antique cars, floats,
bands, etc. We are also looking for festival sponsors. If you or
your business would be interested in helping make this festival a
fun, family-friendly event, we can use your support! For more
details, please call the Recreation Dept. at 841-3386 or visit the
recreation pages of www.village-npb.org
Little League Sign Up
Late Registration
North Palm Beach County Little
League will be accepting LATE
registration for players ages 5 - 12
(age as of April 30, 2008) at the
North Palm Beach Community Cen-
ter at 1200 Prosperity Farms Road
on the following Saturdays:
January 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
January 12, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration fee is $95.00 per player and is payable at the time of
registration. NPBCLL.ORG is NOT accepting registration via
web page; however, additional information will be available at
site.
All players (except TBALL) must attend TRYOUTS which
are scheduled for January 19, 2008, from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Team Sponsors are also being accepted during this time. The
sponsorship fee is $249.00 and includes name recognition on
player uniforms and appreciation team photo plaque.
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VILLAGE MANAGER’S MESSAGE 841-3380
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
jknight@village-npb.org
Dear Village Resident:
Happy New Year! It is our hope that you, your families
and friends had a safe and happy Holiday Season. There
are many traditions around the world of ringing in the
new year, but regardless of the country and its historical
custom, one common desire unites us all – namely, the
desire to leave behind the sorrows and rejoice in the hope
of new beginnings. Since the advent of the first calendars
in Mesopotamia thousands of years ago, New Years Day
has been a time for friends, family and above all celebra-
tions!
A short journey through the history of New Year’s Day
provides a bit of insight into the birth and traditions sur-
rounding New Year’s Day. It is believed that New Years
Day was celebrated at least as far back as 2000 BC, how-
ever, at that time the New Year was celebrated around the
time of the vernal equinox in mid-March. The Babyloni-
ans were the first to make New Year's resolutions; the
tradition began with the Babylonian custom of returning
something that they had borrowed from a neighbor or
friend on New Year’s Day. The celebration was tied not
just to the New Year, but also to the planting of the crops
and the earth coming back to life after winter.
New Years Day still has strong associations with things
that are young and new, like the New Year’s Baby. This
tradition, however, is not Babylonian in origin, but with
the Greeks and the Egyptians. Both of these cultures also
celebrated New Years in the spring time, and the celebra-
tion of spring and newness and plantings and fertility
were big themes in the celebrations.
Another New Year’s tradition that we get from the an-
cients is celebrating the very minute that the New Year
begins. Today we have precise ways of measuring time
and know to the exact second when the New Year begins.
While the ancients did not have the luxury of atomic
clocks, they did believe that the first things a person did
on the first day of the New Year would affect the luck
they would or would not enjoy over the coming year. That
is why it was important to begin the year with friends,
family, food and fun; this was thought to bring good luck
for the rest of the year.
The most famous tradition in the United States is the
dropping of the New Year ball in Times Square, New
York City, at 11:59 P.M. Thousands gather to watch the
ball make its one-minute descent, arriving exactly at mid-
night. The tradition first began in 1907 and the original
ball was made of iron and wood. The ball used today is
made of Waterford Crystal, weighs 1,070 pounds, and is
six feet in diameter.
The most commonly sung song for English-speakers on
New Year's eve, "Auld Lang Syne" is an old Scottish song
that was first published by the poet Robert Burns in the
1796 edition of the book, Scots Musical Museum. Band-
leader Guy Lombardo popularized the song “Auld Lang
Syne” and turned it into a New Year's tradition. The song
is said to be one of the most popular songs to which no-
body knows the words. The song translates as "old long
since" and means "times gone by." The song asks whether
old friends and times will be forgotten and promises to re-
member people of the past with fondness. He played the
song at midnight at a New Year's eve party at the Roose-
velt Hotel in New York City in 1929, and a tradition was
born. After that, Lombardo's version of the song was
played every New Year's eve from the 1930s until 1976 at
the Waldorf Astoria. The song became such a New Year's
tradition that "Life magazine wrote that if Lombardo failed
to play 'Auld Lang Syne,' the American public would not
believe that the New Year had really arrived.
As we close another year here in the Village and look for-
ward to 2008, there are numerous milestones that we too
would like to celebrate and give thanks for your support
and partnerships. Among these, and particularly notewor-
thy, are: the renovations and additions to Lakeside Park;
the completion of the Master Plan and Phase I for Anchor-
age Park, the Country Club’s renovated pool deck, new
temporary tennis facility and the cart path extension for our
Golf Course.
On a personal note, I would like to express my gratitude to
everyone for the support bestowed to me in my first year as
your Village Manager!
In 2008, we look forward to many additional Village pro-
jects -- some new, others renewed -- designed to improve,
both, service levels to you as residents, and the overall ap-
pearance of this great community. Your continued support
and partnerships are the facilitators to our pursuit and stew-
ardship of these projects. Our resolution is to continuously
exceed your expectations of making North Palm Beach the
“Best Place to Live Under the Sun”
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Jimmy Knight
Village Manager
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