Lake Kennedy Senior Center: Kruisers to tour West Palm Beach area

Once again we can head outdoors and enjoy the wonders of our own corner of paradise, including the activities at the Lake Kennedy Center. DivaDuck

Join the Kennedy Kruisers for an exciting day aboard the "DivaDuck" on Oct. 30 in West Palm Beach.

Hop aboard this unique and fun vessel for a 75-minute tour of infamous City Place. You'll be riding "high" through the streets of downtown and the historic neighborhoods of Old West Palm Beach along the beautiful Flagler Drive to Currie Park.

Once there, the "DivaDuck" leaves her land legs behind and with a "splash" she is now a boat! The tour continues north via the Intracoastal Waterway to see the magnificent mansions of the island of Palm Beach, Peanut Island, the JFK bomb shelter, the manatee viewing area and much more.

The tour ends at City Place for a "Dutch Treat Lunch" and an opportunity to peruse the specialty shops along the promenade. Cost is $68 per member and $78 per non-member. Sign-in time is 8 a.m. with an approximate return time of 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Gamble Plantation

The Kennedy Kruisers take a trip back in time as we head to Ellenton for an historic visit to the Gamble Plantation on Nov. 21.

Explore the beautiful antebellum mansion and grounds of the only surviving plantation house in South Florida. Expand your cultural horizons and learn what life was like on a successful mid-19th century plantation.

Following our tour we head to the Prime Outlets for a "Dutch Treat Lunch" and an opportunity to explore more than 130 shops. Cost is $48 per member and $58 per non-member. Sign-in time is 8:30 a.m. with an approximate return time of 4:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Greyhound track

Join the Kennedy Kruisers for an exciting day Oct. 1 at the Naples/Fort Myers Greyhound Track, a longtime landmark and popular recreational facility in Bonita Springs.

The facility features greyhound racing, full card simulcasting of dogs, thoroughbreds and poker. Your reservation includes admission and program, with seating in the panoramic dining room atop the grandstand, overlooking the finish line and infield.

Reservations are required.

The motor coach departs the center at 10:30 a.m. Please arrive at the center by 10:15 a.m. The approximate return time is 5 p.m. Cost is $48 for members and $58 for non-members. Flu shots

Flu and pneumonia shots will be given by the Visiting Nurses Association from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 10 to people 65 and older or those with chronic health problems.

Shots are also available for those who wish to reduce their chances of contracting the flu or pneumonia. There is a consent form to be filled out prior to receiving your shots.

No appointment is necessary, but do not plan on receiving a flu shot if you are allergic to eggs, you have ever had Guillain-Barre Syndrome, you are pregnant, you are ill or have a fever. Pneumonia shots will also be available for an additional charge. Medicare Part B: Bring your Medicare Card and VNA will bill Medicare. Medicare HMO or Advantage Plan: Individual will pay and a receipt given to send to your insurance company for reimbursement. For more information, call 337-4848. Cost is $30 for the flu shot.

For more information on any of the upcoming classes, dinner shows, special events or day trips, call 574-0575.

- Submitted by Kitty Sayers, program supervisor, Lake Kennedy Senior Center.