Saint Lucie County Retired Educators were recognized by the Saint Lucie County Commission at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 3.
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Retired Educators Recognized
Saint Lucie County retired educators were recognized on Monday evening, November 2, by the Fort Pierce City Commission.
November General Meeting
November 19, 2015 will be the next general meeting of the SLCREA. We will meet at Parkway Elementary for a Thanksgiving Diner. The cost for the meal will be $3.00. Remember to bring the gifts for the children that you signed for at the October meeting. The gifts are to unwrapped and labeled with the name of the child and the caseworker. Also if you have collected any children’s books for donation, please bring them also.
If you have not signed up to attend, but would like to join us, please contact Norma McGuire.
Parkway Elementary – 7000 NW Selvitz Road, PSL.
Florida Retired Educators Day
Governor Rick Scott has declared November 15, 2015 to be Retired Educator Day. This day is to “celebrate and recognize Florida’s retired educators for their dedication to empowering students and strengthen our local statewide communities.”
To see complete certificate of recognition click on the link, slcrea
In addition to the State’s recognition, our local governments and community are also celebrating Saint Lucie County’s retired teachers with special recognition.
Following is a list of events that will show appreciation for the retired teachers of Saint Lucie County. Please plan on attending to show your support.
Enjoy Aquarium, Lunch, and Historical Museum
On November 4 we will meet at the Aquarium located on the east end of the South Bridge at 10:00. After enjoying the aquarium we will go for lunch at the Manatee Grill (once was Mangrove Mattie’s). We will complete the day by returning to the Saint Lucie Historical Museum, located next to the aquarium. Tickets for both the Aquarium and the Museum will be $5.00 total.
Update for Mount Dora Trip
On October 24, we will join Martin County Retired Educators Association for a trip to Mount Dora to the Arts and Craft Show. The cost is $40 and includes the bus trip to and from Mount Dora. The bus will pick us up at Home Depot on Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce at 7:15 a.m. We will return between 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Checks are to be made out to MCREA or cash may be used. Payment must be made to Norma McGuire by 10/16.
New Members for SLCREA
September 24, 2015 Meeting
Saint Lucie County Retired Educators Association met on Thursday, September 24 at The Crossings Church. This was a pot-luck lunch. Member, guests and new members enjoyed reuniting with friends after a summer with no meetings.
Presentations by representatives from Devereux and Big Brother/Big Sister were heard before a great lunch.
SLCREA/Mount Dora Arts and Craft Show
Martin County Retired Educators Association has invited us to join them on a bus trip to Mount Dora Saturday, October 24, 2015. I will have a sign up sheet at the meeting Thursday. Cathy did not know cost at this time. Martin County will secure the bus and let us know more details. I just need names of those who would be interested in going to Mount Dora Arts and Craft Show.
Fall District IX Workshop
The Fall District IX Workshop is scheduled for October 8, 2015. This workshop will be held in Lake Placid from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 pm. Registration is $16.00; make check payable to SLCREA.