Senior Scene Magazine

12/15/2025

12/14/2025

Library Holiday Schedule


In observance of the upcoming holidays, all Brevard County Public Libraries will be closed on the following days:
• Wednesday, December 24, 2025
• Thursday, December 25, 2025
• Thursday, January 1, 2026
Additionally, all Brevard County Public Libraries will close at 5:00 pm on the dates below:
• Tuesday, December 23, 2025
• Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Winter Break?
More Like Winter Dance Break!


Join us this winter break for a Silent Disco. Pick the playlist, show off the moves, bring the whole crew!
December 29
Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library at 2:00 pm
Eau Gallie Public Library at 5:00 pm

December 30
Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Public Library at 10:00 am
Suntree/Viera Public Library at 3:00 pm

December 31
Satellite Beach Public Library at 10:00 am
Merritt Island Public Library at 2:00 pm

January 2
Titusville Public Library at 3:00 pm
January 3
Melbourne Public Library at 3:00 pm
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Community Support Advocate


The Community Support Advocate helps with housing, employment, SNAP benefits, health care, senior resources, and more by providing guidance, information, and connections to the right services.

Availability for this service varies by location and time.
Reach out to your nearest library for details.
Library Locations and Hours

12/12/2025

Downtown Art Gallery & Gifts Presents the 7th Annual
“Merry Mimosas!” Holiday Sip & Shop
Saturday, December 13 • 10 AM – 3 PM • Titusville, FL

Celebrate the season in style at Downtown Art Gallery’s 7th Annual Merry Mimosas, a festive holiday shopping event happening Saturday, December 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Guests can enjoy complimentary mimosas or bubbly fauxmosas while browsing seven showrooms filled with original artwork, handcrafted gifts, and festive creations from the gallery’s talented local artists. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts — or treat yourself to something special.

Bring your friends, soak up the holiday cheer, and experience the creativity and charm that make Downtown Art Gallery one of Titusville’s favorite shopping destinations!

Complimentary mimosas will be served. Must be 21+ for champagne mimosas; non-alcoholic fauxmosas available.

12/12/2025

Quiet Zone For 2025 Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade

A Quiet Zone will be held at the 2025 Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10:00 AM.
In an effort to make the holiday parade more enjoyable and inclusive for all attendees, we are excited to provide a Quiet Zone along the parade route. The Quiet Zone will be located on Florida Avenue, beginning at Rockledge High School and continue until Bougainvillea Drive.
We kindly request that participants and spectators refrain from playing loud music or making excessive noise while in this area. This will help create a more comfortable and respectful environment for those who may be sensitive to loud sounds or simply want to enjoy the parade in a more subdued atmosphere. The Quiet Zone is an important part of our holiday parade, and we are thrilled to offer this option for our community.
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade and join us in celebrating the joy of the season! Let's come together to make this a special day for all, while being mindful of those around us.
Quiet Zone Details:
• Location: Florida Avenue, beginning at Rockledge High School (220 Rockledge Ave, Rockledge, FL 32955) and ending at Bougainvillea Drive, Rockledge.
• Purpose: To provide a more subdued and respectful environment for parade attendees
• Request: Refrain from loud music and excessive noise within the Quiet Zone.
Please contact the Central Area Parks Operations office at (321) 633-1874 for more information.

12/11/2025

HOLIDAYS AT GREEN GABLES AND MORE

Green Gables December Open House: (in addition to the Holiday Tour of Historic Home below)
Saturdays in December: December 6th, December 13th, December 20th, and Jan. 3rd We will have a Victorian Christmas.
Location:
1501 S. Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901
Time Open: 10 AM to 2 PM Last tour begins at 1:30 PM
Cost: $15 Donation; Children 12 and under are free. Special Holiday Cookies and cocoa served.
Visit Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. and explore one of only three remaining Queen Anne-style homes in the Melbourne area. This nonprofit organization has acquired the property, but currently we are raising the necessary funds to rehabilitate and restore this historic treasure to its original condition and charm. Learn how the early Wells Family left a legacy with their support in helping develop Melbourne.
Take a leisurely tour of Green Gables, stepping back in time, and unwind on the beautiful grounds overlooking the Indian River Lagoon. You'll quickly understand why we're committed to restoring Green Gables and discover how your contribution will assist with this important Melbourne history.
Holiday Tour of Historic Homes
Green Gables will again participate with the Museums of Brevard as one of the beautifully decorated Victorian Homes.
Please join us at one of these dates.
• December 5, 6, 7
• December 12, 13, 14
• December 19, 20, 21
Between 10AM - 2PM
A $40 donation
allows you to tour four of the eight venues. You may choose from the following:
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse-Space Force Station
Pritchard House-Titusville
Sams House- Merritt Island
Field Manor - Merritt Island
Lawndale 1895- Rockledge,
Rossetter House Museum and Gardens- Eau Gallie
Green Gables – Melbourne
Bensen House - Grant
* Note: Light house tours are available NEED DATES. The Lighthouse is located on the Space Force Station requiring additional information and at least one week to process that information. You must be a US Citizen and make your reservation at least 7 days prior to the tour.

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Center to Host Local Celebration Honoring Civil Rights Pioneers

The West Volusia Branch of the NAACP, in partnership with Membership Chair Mr. Rakeem Ford and the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center, will come together to host a powerful day of remembrance, honor, and celebration recognizing the legacy of two of Florida’s most courageous civil rights pioneers.
The ceremony will take place on Monday, December 15, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center and Museum., on the very grounds where the Moores dedicated their lives to advancing equality, justice, and voting rights for African Americans. The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center is located at 2180 Freedom Avenue, Mims, FL 32754.
As part of this momentous occasion, the West Volusia NAACP will present the museum with the official State of Florida Proclamation designating December 15th as Harry Tyson Moore. & Harriette Vyda Simms Moore Day. This statewide recognition was established during the 2018 Florida Legislative Session through the leadership of Representative Patrick Henry (D–Daytona Beach) and Senator Dorothy Hukill (R–Port Orange). Their bipartisan bill ensured that the Moore’s’ legacy, service, and sacrifice would be formally honored across the state for generations to come.
Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore were trailblazers…fearless civil rights leaders who fought relentlessly for racial equality, fair wages, equal education, and the right to vote. Their advocacy for justice came at a time when speaking truth to power carried tremendous risks.
The December 15 proclamation presentation will not only honor the Moores’ enduring contributions, but will also celebrate the community leaders, organizers, and advocates who fought tirelessly to make this commemorative day a permanent part of Florida’s historical and cultural fabric including:
• Mr. Michael Williams
• Mr. Leroy Smith
• Mrs. Alberta Wilson
• Mr. James Minus
Residents, civic organizations, clergy, educators, families, and students across Florida are warmly encouraged to attend this historic event. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM. This gathering serves not only as a commemoration of two extraordinary lives, but as a renewed call to uphold their legacy of courage, equality, and justice. For more information, please contact The Moore Cultural Center at (321) 264-6595.

12/09/2025

SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Presented by Sharon Osuna and Steve Hodak with Central Florida Folk

Marcy Brenner, Steve Hodak, and Central Florida Folk are proud to announce a Songwriters Showcase concert on Saturday, December 13, at 1:30pm at the Merritt Island Public Library in the Clayton-Taylor Auditorium.

The featured songwriters are Ron Collins, Jay Leavitt and Bear and Robert (Cindy Bear and Franc Robert "row-bear") in the first round. The second round features Sarah Rogo, Beaux Patrick, and Jenna Reid. Each will play three songs and field questions about the songs, the craft of songwriting, and anything of interest.

This will be a friendly, dynamic event, so bring your love of music/songwriting and the questions you have always wanted to ask a songwriter. This event is free.

About SONGWRITER SHOWCASE
The Songwriter Showcase concert is the second Saturday of each month at the Merritt Island Public Library’s Carlton-Taylor Auditorium from 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Presented by Sharon Osuna, Steve Hodak with Central Florida Folk, the showcase celebrates holidays with some cake after the concert. Each month six songwriters from Brevard County and beyond are featured, each with a 3-song set of original material.
This is a beautiful auditorium with superb sound, extraordinary songwriters, and enthusiastic audiences. Fun for the whole family. This event is free.

To sign up for a performance spot or for more information, please contact Marcy Brenner at tribe.showcase2@gmail.com.

12/06/2025

December Events at the Barrier Island Center,

'Whale Wishes' From the Barrier Island Center!
From right whale monitoring to holiday crafting, our Center activities are whale worth the trip in December! Or, get a jump on your resolutions, and finish the year right with a guided hike or stewardship endeavor.
Please peruse our full event list below and Happy Holidays!
Barrier Island Center December 2025 Events
8385 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway - Melbourne Beach - 32951 (321) 723-3556
Touch Tank-Sundays in December, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.-Drop in and interact with our interesting sea creatures. Horseshoe crabs, sea cucumbers, sea stars & more!

Right Whale Conservation and Monitoring Network Talk & Training-Saturday, December 6 @ 2 p.m-Director of the Right Whale Sighting Network, Julie Albert, will share about the biology and conservation status of these whales. Learn how you can help by joining the right whale monitoring network! Bonus of being one of the first to know they are in the area if you complete the training. Please enroll.

Beeswax Food Wrap Workshop-Sunday, December 7 @ 1 p.m.-Say goodbye to plastic wrap covering those holiday cookies! Learn to make the Earth-friendly beeswax and cotton food wraps. Bring and old cotton shirt if you have one to upcycle, or we will provide basic swatches and all other materials. Supplies and space is limited; advanced registration is required.

STC Stewardship Workshop - Seagrass Habitat Restoration-Thursday, December 11 @ 10 a.m.-Come listen to a talk by John Than, Vice President, Sea & Shoreline. Learn about the recent seagrass habitat restoration efforts in the Indian River Lagoon and help by making seagrass planting units. Please enroll and be prepared to get sandy and work on our deck outdoors.

Holiday Eco-Art: Coconut Palm Wreathes-Sunday, December 14 @ 2 p.m.-Learn to make your own wreath from palm fronds then decorate and celebrate. Space is limited, please register.

Hands-on Introduction to Inshore Sustainable Fishing-Thursday, December 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m-Join Rider Ridgeway, EEL Education Center Coordinator, for an introductory class for anyone who wants to learn how to fish the Indian River Lagoon, and to be a conservation focused angler, through hands-on practice. Be sure to get your free FWC shoreline-saltwater license first, as applicable. You will be able to practice your skills in the water, so please dress appropriately to get wet. Please enroll.

Sea Turtle 101 & Beach Cleanup-Saturday, December 20 @ 10:00 a.m.-Come learn about our local sea turtles and how you can help, then take action by cleaning the nesting beach. Participation prizes for kids while they last. Please enroll.

Coconut Point Sanctuary Guided Hike-Sunday, December 21 @ 9:30 a.m.-Meet at Juan Ponce de Leon Landing Park (4005 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway) by the statue, then explore our adjacent 3/4 mile loop across Coconut Point Sanctuary with Master Naturalist and an native plant enthusiast Cynthia Maguire. Please prepare for the elements and enroll.

Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Guided Hike-Sunday, December 28 @ 9 a.m.-Meet at Maritime Hammock Sanctuary trailhead parking (6100 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway), then explore 2+ miles of beautiful trail across the island with Master Naturalist Instructor Mark Prynoski. Please prepare for the elements and enroll.

Sanctuary Story Time & Eco-Art: Whale Wishes for the New Year!-Sunday, December 28 @ 1 p.m.-Enjoy a charismatic reading of a whale themed children's book, then make-n-take a a thematic craft with local artist and BIC volunteer, Janet. Learn a bit about the the endangered right whale during the free family fun. Please enroll.

Save-The-Date For Ocean Treasures Festival-Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.-Join us for a day at the beach celebrating its many treasures! Speak to experts on marine life and conservation, have your cabinet curiosities identified and entered into a beachcombing competition, participate in crafting demos, shop from ocean-inspired artists, support the art raffle to benefit Sea Turtle Conservancy, try the scavenger hunt, enjoy take-in-make eco-arts, food trucks & more!

The Barrier Island Center was created and is managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum. The referendum was established by voters in 1990 to protect and preserve the rich biological diversity of Brevard County for future generations. The Barrier Island Center is centrally located in heart of the Archie Carr Refuge in southern Melbourne Beach at 8385 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway. The Barrier Island Center operates in collaboration with the Sea Turtle Conservancy to provide hands-on educational experiences for visitors to the Refuge through interactive exhibits, special programs and a 1-mile long “dune-to-lagoon” nature trail along the Doc Ehrhart Sanctuary. Admission is free to the education center which is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information please call, (321) 723-3556.