IRCC Resident, Juan Santiago BY WENDY SCHEURING – Sep 4, 2023 – Senior Life Newspaper The Army did a lot for him, he likes to tell high school students. And he has made it his life’s mission to give back. … Read More
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Viera Clown Group Recognized for Service
Colony Clowns are World Clown Association’s “Alley of the Year” (VIERA, FL) August 28, 2023 – For the Colony Clowns of Indian River Colony Club, clowning is more than just wearing a red nose. Under the direction of founder Louise … Read More
Meet Jane Hodges and Dave Hutton
By Sue Dewerff Panzarino, Viera Living East Edition, June 2023Photos by Nerissa Johnson, Lady Blue Photography Indian River Colony Club residents Jane Hodges and Dave Hutton met in Nigeria in 2000. An international oil engineer for Shell Petroleum Development Corporation, … Read More
Two Grants Benefit Homeless Brevard Veterans
IRCC Foundation provides $5,000 to Veterans Connections, $3,000 to National Veterans Homeless Support (VIERA, FL) June 7, 2023– No veteran should be without a place to call home. In Central Florida, two nonprofit organizations are taking aim at veteran homelessness — … Read More
IRCC Resident Member, George Bowdren, World War II veteran earns recognition 70 years later
BY MARK MIJUSKOVIC, Senior Life Newspaper – Mar 10, 2023 He’s a little bent over these days; his vision isn’t as clear as it once was; leaning on a cane beat grabbing a hand to get out of a chair. … Read More
A woman’s place is aboard the ship for Navy veteran
BY MARIA SONNENBERG, Senior Life – Apr 5, 2023 The Navy that Lorena Dugan joined in 1979 was very different than today’s, at least in attitude toward those first women assigned to combat ships. The men didn’t know what to … Read More
Meet the McNeillys
-VIERA LIVING EAST EDITION, MARCH 2023. BY SUE DEWERFF PANZARINO. PHOTOS BY NERISSA JOHNSON, LADYBLUE PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC.- Indian River Colony Club residents, Robert and Catherine McNeilly celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day last month. The couple, both career … Read More
Indian River Colony Club Opens to Public for Garage Sale
Patriotic Viera community annual sale of military memorabilia, treasures from world travel (VIERA, FL) February 21, 2023 – Guam. Italy. Puerto Rico. Korea. Greece. Germany. The Philippines. These are just a few of the international locations where the military veteran … Read More
IRCC Resident Relies on Golf for Long-Term Healing from War
BY MARIA SONNENBERG | Senior Life Newspaper – Feb 14, 2023 Golf can be vexing and exhilarating. For wounded warrior Ken Gestring, it is also healing. The camaraderie and challenges of the game have helped the retired Air Force master … Read More
Indian River Colony Club Names Employee of the Year
Lissette Más honored for performance at patriotic Viera community (VIERA, FL) December 19, 2022 – Lissette Más has been named the 2022 Employee of the Year for Indian River Colony Club, the Viera 55+ golf community for military veterans. An … Read More