This week in Rainberry Bay: 4/11/2025
Updated event info: Myrainberrybay.com (click on Calendar) or Beacon
INFORMATION CONTAINED BELOW: (changes in red/italics)
Brightview:
Please be patient as they rework the schedule for irrigation – days/times will change.
Envera/gate entry: Envera Registration
The office is aware that multiple households have not received their Envera login information. If you have not yet received yours, please contact the office and we will gladly resend it.
BOARD – reminder – April regular quarterly maintenance is due. If not processed by the 30th you will be subject to late fees.
Please make sure all construction debris is removed. All boxes must be broken down (flattened) before putting them into recycling bins. (3x3) Where there are dumpsters, do not block the dumpsters. The truck will not remove the bulk items OR the garbage in the dumpsters. Bulk pickup is Friday morning. Please put your bulk debris out Thursday but not before.
CERT
MOVIES
CLUBS: ON STAGE, NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB, WOMEN’S CLUB, FOODBERRY, YIDDISH HERITAGE CLUB, RESTAURANT CLUB
COMMITTEES: Directory, Green Committee
ALL SPORTS: PICKLEBALL, BOCCE, STICKBALL, TENNIS CLUB & COMMITTEE, PICKLEBALL, TABLE TENNIS, BOWLING
CLASSES: FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION, NIA, CURRENT EVENTS, MEDITATION, EZ FITNESS, WATER AEROBICS, GENTLE YOGA, FLOWERS/ARTS & CRAFTS, CARD-MAKING, CLAY, CANASTA, Crafts with Babs, BEADING
POOL INFO – No glass is allowed
MISC. INFO - OFFICE HOURS, GARBAGE PICKUP Tuesday & Friday - recycling Tuesday morning – bulk Friday morning. New red/blue reflector program – see info from the office/forms in the clubhouse lobby.
BOARD:
Board Meetings: All meetings will be hybrid meetings (clubhouse plus zoom). Please do not wear perfume to the meetings as some people have allergies. Thanks. Recordings of meetings will be made available on the myrainberrybay.com website. Click on The Videos Link –contact the office for the password if you do not have it.
Meeting dates & times:
Homes – April 14, 7pm
Master – May 14, 7pm
Villas – t/b/a
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.
MOVIES - Theater
Saturday, April 19 @ 2pm – Wicked
Please note day/time change (it’s a 3-hour movie). Visiting children are welcome.
CERT
We'd like to thank all those who have filled out the volunteer questionnaire and hope that more of our Rainberry Bay family will consider learning how they can assist our family after a disaster. Not sure where to start?
Follow the link for a quick no obligation volunteer registration and start making a difference. Follow the link to start to make a difference.
RAINBERRY BAY VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM (this is the link)
There is an ongoing issue accessing RainberrySTORM@gmail.com. I we apologize for this internal problem. Either email us at rainberrybaycert.com or use the above link to our volunteer form to ensure we receive your interest!
CLUBS
ON STAGE - onstage.rainberry@yahoo.com
JUST ANNOUNCED: The Krush Party Band will be back on September 20. Watch out for ticketing information. Advance reservations will be available in July.
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB – Allan Trust Ctrust371@comcast.net
* On May 13th, Ken Didsbury will present The Code Breaker, by Walter Isaacson. The intriguing story of Jennifer Doudna, a Nobel Prize science winner for her work in human gene editing technology with the potential to change life as we know it.
The book focuses on how gene editing developed and ultimately provided tools to create two vaccines for COVID. Isaacson, shows how competition and collaboration between research labs in Boston and San Francisco pushed forward scientific innovation. Jennifer Doudna’s story portrays her as a hero of scientific discovery in a climate that was not always supportive of women scientists.
* June10th- Etana Finkler will present I haven't been entirely honest with you by Miranda Hart.
Hart was a beloved actor on screen and stage. She then disappeared for about 10 years. She contacted Lyme Disease at the age of 14 and took that long to recover. The book is humorous and engaging as the author struggled to recover. She encourages readers to think about their own lives with tenderness and curiosity.
*All meetings begin at 11AM, at the clubhouse. Newcomers always welcome.
RESTAURANT CRAWL CLUB
New Social Event - Tuesday, April 22, 6p at Novecento (Argentinian), 116 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach. Outdoor dining.
Meet new and old friends at a different restaurant each month. Come alone or with others. No fee to join. Separate checks. Contact Lee or Nancy at nanlee270@gmail.com to attend.
FOODBERRY
Put these dates in your calendar for upcoming food fun we have planned:
Professional Chef, teacher and author Victor Begun will be offering us demonstrations and classes. Stay tuned for next on Pad Thai.
April 26th, Saturday night –House crawl and appetizers & dinner pot luck – Foodberry members only. 3-4 host homes we will start with appetizers, then switch homes and friends. We will finish in clubhouse with more potluck dinner and dessert. Email if interested FREE
May 4th, Sunday- Cinco de Mayo (a day early) Mexican feast of tacos and fixings. Cost $5 members only
Someone sick need some home cooked soup or meal, please email the club so we can assist.
Email rbfoodberryclub@gmail.com any ideas, questions, or comments.
WOMEN'S CLUB
Women’s Club (WC) hosted its Season-ending Event of BINGO this past Monday evening and what a success it was! While many residents and WC members could not get to the Clubhouse during our usual selling days/times due to the repaving project, ticket selling at the door was just amazing! Thanks to all who helped us again pull off another successful Event. To Camille Avarello and Sandy Harrison for always stepping up to the plate and volunteering; to Katy Mitrani for not only help the day of the event, but for sending out an email to Bocce Club members reminding them of the event that evening. That is what I call Club Support, and that is what we should be doing for each other. Let’s all help each other by supporting all our Club Events.
Thanks also to my fellow WC board Members (Beverly, Gloria, Sue, Claire, Chris, and Carol, in absentia), as well as Donny Ragovin, Barry Nissinoff, and Dave Kulick, who assisted where needed. It was a great end to a successful Season and we look forward to resuming our Events Schedule again in September.
As a reminder the Women’s Club “Members ONLY Breakfast,” had to be postponed, but will be rescheduled for some time in the Fall. Be on the lookout for notification of our future events in the July/August Issue of The BEACON as well as in future RB Eblasts.
To those who celebrate, have a Happy Passover and Happy Easter during the next two weeks.
For any questions about any of our WC Events, or even our fundraising activities, please contact the Women’s Club President, Fern Katronetsky at f.katronetsky@verizon.net .
COMMITTEE INFO:
GREEN COMMITTEE
Green Committee will be celebrating EARTH DAY here in Rainberry Bay on Sunday April 27th from 1-4pm in the Theatre. Please join us for the showing of THE LORAX from 2-3:30pm. From 1-4 we will be holding a "POTLATCH" in the lobby. Come and view the items that are FREE to all. If you see something you like, it's YOURS! Donations for POTLATCH are being accepted from now until April 27th. If you have something in good condition that you no longer want, someone else may want it, please donate! Contact Carol Unger for more information or to donate.
Rainberry Bay Directory – Char Lane
The 2025 Directory is being proofed and close to final. I'll send out distribution times in a few weeks.
SPORTS CLUBS & COMMITTEES
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.
The Pickleball Club with again be co-hosting a “movies in the park” night with the Foodberry Club!
Date: Sunday April 13th, Time: 8:00 pm, Location: Outside the pickleball courts.
This is a free community event. 50/50’s will be available! Ice cream $2, and popcorn $1 will be for sale. Please arrive early to set up your chairs!
Pickelball will hold a exhibition on 4/17/25 at 7pm. It is being held at the Pickelball courts by our Assistant Sports Director George. All are welcome.
TENNIS CLUB – Anne Barron
Wine’d down the season with us Tuesday, April 15, 3:30- 5:30 p.m. Refreshments to follow.
Our annual Wine Wound Wobin is hosted by Axis Tennis and open to all Tennis Club Members and Residents.
What’s better than Tennis & Wine? Tennis, Wine & Poker!
Your tennis skills won’t help you at this event. The best poker hand wins!
RSVP no later than April 13.
Email George.bulger@icloud.com to reserve your spot.
BOCCE CLUB
The Bocce Club meets 5 days a week. If you have never played bocce, it is an easy fun game and all are welcome. We would be happy to teach you. We meet at our two courts on 29th Ave, in front of pool #2 on Sat, Sun, and Wed mornings at 9am and Mon and Thurs evenings at 6pm.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
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. Contact rbtabletennis@gmail.com with any questions.
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.
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL COMMITTEES - Pro: George.bulger@icloud.com
If you would like to set up a tennis or pickleball lesson or clinic, please email me to set up a lesson or reserve a spot in a clinic.I look forward to seeing you on the court!
BOWLING – League President, Fern Katronetsky
The RB Bowling League is winding down with just two (2) weeks left to its Season. We end on April 24th, and our Celebratory Luncheon will be on May 1st. Several Teams are running “neck and neck” and the race to finish on top is exhilarating. Who will be in first, second, or third? No one knows, and we can’t wait to find out at our Luncheon. Look for the Season-ending results in the May 2 Eblast. Further details will appear in the July/August BEACON with picture and winners.
Bowling in the Fall will likely begin again in early September. It depends on the schedule of High School Try-Outs which begins at the same time. We hope to be fortunate in that the schedules once again do not conflict. As more information is provided to me, the details will be provided to you.
For any questions, please contact League President, Fern Katronetsky at f.katronetsky@verizon.net .
CLASSES
FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The Fiction Book Group meets the third Wednesday of the month. All are welcomed to any or all of the meetings.
Next book t/b/a
CANASTA
We will be giving Canasta Lessons Every Monday at 12:45 in the MCR
See Helen Antoniou - just show up, Classes are FREE. Regular play is at 1:00 PM
Crafts with Babs: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 10am in the crafts room. Learn to make interesting embellished photo frames and various other crafts.
BEADING
We will meet in the Clubhouse Crafts Room, Thursdays, from 7pm until 9pm. Please join us, if you like to bead or want to learn how. You can contact Karen Miller at karenjkm@yahoo.com.
CURRENT EVENTS – Roberta Weltman & Allan Trust
We meet every Thursday, at 10:30AM, in the clubhouse.
We discuss all the timely issues of the day. National, Global, State, and Local. YES, we do Politics. But always respectfully and welcoming of all opinions.Newcomers are always welcome.
Roberta- rbtaw3@gmail.com, Allan- Ctrust371@comcast.net
MEDITATION
Healing and Awakening Meditation. Please contact Miriam Rosen at positivepsychology998@hotmail.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
FITNESS CLASSES
NIA CLASSES - Helen Sohne
(no class Friday 4/18)
Nia (low impact dance aerobics), Tuesdays & Fridays 10-11AM In the Men’s Card Room
What can you expect in a Nia class? You can expect to warm up gently, get moving, gradually work up a sweat and get your heart rate up. Then comes the cool down and stretches in a chair or on a mat. You will improve your balance, flexibility, stamina, and strength while having loads of fun! Most people don’t even feel like they’re exercising - more like dancing and playing. A big bonus is that you will exercise your brain as much as your body.
The first class is always free. But here’s a special offer for all former students through April. Return to Nia and get two free classes! Bring a friend and you get another free class. After that classes are still only $5!
Questions? Contact Helen Sohne: Niadelray@gmail.com
EZ FITNESS CLASSES – Muscles in Motion
M W F 9:00 –10:00 December 1st through May 30th.
M W F 8:30 – 9:30 June 1st through November 30th
? Contact Madeleine Bochner
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.
POOLS
Please shower before going into the pool as our natural body oils and sunscreens leave hard to scrub-off marks on the coping – and remember to shut the water off when finished! Please use a towel on all chairs and lounges.
Only pool noodles are allowed in the pools, no floats. Please check the posted rules. Do not go into the pool/spa unaccompanied. Anyone with incontinence (child or adult) should not go into the pools. Only licensed Service Animals are allowed in the pool area. No others are allowed, by law.
Pools #1-4 open from dawn until dusk (there is no set time as this changes seasonally). Pool #5 is open from dawn until 11pm, adults over 18 only.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
The office hours are posted on the door to the office: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30-4:30, they close for lunch 12 – 12:30.
On Wednesdays the office closes at 12:30pm, reopening Thursday at 8:30am.
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!
Please pick up after your dogs.
Bulk pick-up items are picked up Friday mornings. Do not block any dumpsters because the garbage truck will not empty the bin. You could receive a violation/be subject to a fine. If you have items to be picked up before Friday, call for a pick-up.
Problem with the garbage pickup? call Waste Management at: 561-202-2463.
“Open 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.
Debris pickup: On Monday and Wednesday, place palm fronds at your curb for pick up by our landscaping and/or our management companies Friday is the day large amounts of debris from trimmed trees will be picked up by Waste Management. Please DO NOT put any debris on the circle.
“Rainberry Bay Master Association insures the common areas only. As an Owner of a Home or Villa, it is strongly recommended that you obtain an individual Homeowners Policy (HO-3) and pay that premium to cover any insurable loss to your dwelling and personal belongings. Any roof damage caused by wind or storms is not covered by the HOA insurance.”
OUTSIDE RAINBERRY
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