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VOL. 24 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2023

From Archery To Ice Cream Socials,

Check Out The Town’s 50-Plus Activities

Enjoying a day at the beach,
dancing the night away and crafting
with friends are just a few of the
activities offered by the Town of
Jupiter for the town’s vibrant 50-
plus community.
Starting in 1989, the Town
of Jupiter Parks and Recreation
Department kicked off the 50-plus program, and today, the
activities provided are more diverse and fun than ever.
Bonnie Caroline was the first recreation coordinator of the
program in 1989, and now she is back organizing the 50-plus
activities run by the town. She strives to provide the Jupiter
community with a variety of activities to make sure there is
something for everyone.
Many of the activities including educational seminars,
board and card games, social arts and crafts, and more are
free to residents. Other activities have a minimal fee which
is used for food and refreshments.
These include the ice cream social, Sunday big band Community Center, a couple of the newer programs are off
dance, Friday night dance party, beach day, archery 101, and site and take residents to beautiful locations right in their
brunch and social bingo events. backyard. For example, the archery 101 class takes place at
While most of the activities take place at the Jupiter Palm Beach County’s Riverbend Park and the Beach Day
takes place at a unique historical gem – the Civic Center –
located in Carlin Park.
The majority of the 50-plus activities take place monthly
and offer the town’s residents an opportunity to socialize and
learn new things within the Jupiter community.
Find out more about the town’s 50-plus program and
specific activities online at Jupiter.fl.us/50Plus or by calling
(561) 741-2400.
Florida’s Weird And Wacky Holiday Traditions And Happenings

Deck the Halls Chairs Octopus Garden,” one of America’s most unique plastics Florida waves! You can
… what? Yep, Florida in our ocean’s awareness displays ever to be produced join the many spectators
has a reputation for for a free public exhibit. who come out to watch
decking out some unusual Water Parades and hundreds of Santas ride in
things, like palm trees Surfing Santas too! With on the waves of Cocoa’s
and sandcastles! Topping more than 8,000 miles of beaches. It doesn’t get
it all is Jacksonville’s shoreline, there’s a good much better than this.
“Deck the Chairs” event. chance there’s a floating Send Christmas Cards
Months of work go into light show parade near from Christmas, Florida!
over 60 creative, bright, you. From small-town events to big-city extravaganzas
and colorful lifeguard – including Fort Lauderdale’s Seminole Hard Rock Florida’s Weird And Wacky on page 7
chairs decorated by area Winterfest Boat Parade, dubbed “The Greatest Show on
businesses, students, and nonprofits! While you’re there H2O!” Upcoming
be sure to check out the lighted “Beaches Go Green On the morning of Christmas Eve, Santa’s ride is the See Concert
Events 2024! on Page 3
and Music
Events

Jan. 14 Kaitlin’s Angel Run
Jan. 19 Live In Concert – Badfish
Jan. 26 Field of Beers
Jan. 27 Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival
Feb. 10 Abacoa’s Touch-A-Truck
March 9, 10 Irish Fest
April 13, 14 Cajun Fest