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VOL. 34 NO. 11 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com NOVEMBER 2024

PGA POA Communication Corner

Submitted by Gail Coppage, phones or texting) will go a long way to remaining safe to the Board of Governors. Thank you in advance for your
PGA POA Communications while you are driving throughout Palm Beach County and time, interest and attention. Thank you to those residents
Committee beyond the county. interested in serving in this volunteer capacity!
Happy November!
Happy Thanksgiving! Goodbye To The Wet Season POA Committees
Welcome back to all our South Florida has seen a significant amount of rain Did you know that the POA Board also encompasses
seasonal residents, guests during our rainy season. You may still see very saturated several standing committees? Board members serve
and friends! grounds in your immediate area and throughout PGA on the following committees: Architectural Review,
National and Palm Beach Gardens. If you are back to Communications, Finance, Lakes, Long Range Planning,
Traffic Patterns your home or condo this month, now is a good time to Maintenance, Nominating, Rental Advisory, Rules and
Our beautiful South check the outside area surrounding your home, condo, Regulations and Security. We have previously made you
Florida weather is here patio, etc. checking for blocked drains, standing water or aware of the POA Lakes Committee which is chaired by
waiting for you! November begins the time of year that any significant erosion. Hopefully with the wetter season Jim Kraus and includes Keith Ahronheim, Gail Coppage,
is beautiful at PGA National and in Palm Beach Gardens. behind us, residents can continue landscaping and making and Connie Goldberger as members. Representatives from
The days are cooler, the nights are balmy and breezy, improvements as needed. Don’t forget POA ARC approval PGA National Resort are also involved in the committee’s
and more people are out and about in our area. There are is needed before making changes. initiatives. The committee’s charter is to work with and
more drivers, hence more traffic, longer times in traffic motivate Northern Palm Beach County Improvement
and longer travel times to get to appointments, etc. Please POA Board Nominations and Election District (the “District”) to improve the condition of our
plan accordingly because this traffic is going to be with us Requests for consideration for a seat on the POA Board waterbodies. The District owns most of PGA’s waterbodies
until May. Many drivers are new to our area and may not of Governors just passed the submittal deadline date of and has overall responsibility for their management and
know the best lanes, right direction or even use signals October 31st, 2024. Residents who submitted nomination maintenance. As a result of the committee’s efforts, the
to get them where they need to be. Patience is a virtue in forms will be vetted through a nomination committee in District recently added an additional work crew to better
this circumstance. Understanding our roadways is a reality November. All PGA National residents eligible to vote will maintain the water bodies. The Lakes Committee will be
in an environment where we have many seasonal friends receive more detail and biographies of each candidate for their monitoring the impact of the additional crew.
and residents, many tourists, guests and visitors for the review, together with a ballot and instructions to submit their Enjoy a great November and a great Thanksgiving
first time. Knowing where you are going before you leave vote. The election results will be announced at the annual holiday with family, friends and neighbors! We are
your home, determining the best travel path, using your PGA POA meeting on February 6, 2025. We value your thankful for our residents and each of the amazing 44 PGA
signals for turns and paying attention to other drivers (no participation and look forward to the results of the election National communities!
Commissioner’s Update

Palm Beach County support services for residents over 60 years old looking programs designed to meet the diverse needs and interests
to enrich their lives while staying connected to the
of older adults. Whether you want to stay physically
Senior Centers: A Hub Of community they help build. active, socialize with peers, or learn something new,
Palm Beach County operates three senior centers that
there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at some

Resources And Community serve as hubs for older adults and veterans. of the resources available at various locations: daily
• North County Senior Center, 5217 Northlake Blvd.,
meal programs, health education classes and resources,
For Older Residents Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418, (561) 694-5435 recreation programs, exercise programs, community
• Mid County Senior Center, 3680 Lake Worth Road, outings, community partners meetings and lectures, and
By Vice Mayor Lake Worth, FL 33461, (561) 357-7100 social programs including group games, billiards and
Maria G. Marino • West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road #15, special events.
Palm Beach County’s Belle Glade, FL 33430, (561) 996-4808
senior centers are a Palm Beach County offers an impressive selection of Commissioner’s Update on page 2
community focal point
where active older persons
socialize and participate
in programs and activities
whi ch e nha nce the ir
quality of life, support
their independence
and encourage their
involvement. With a simple enrollment process and
numerous activities to choose from, Palm Beach County
senior centers are a valuable resource providing essential