-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
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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
$4,000 IRCC Donation Supports ‘Veteran Stand Down to Stand Up’
October 8 event for homeless vets provides many needed services (VIERA, FL) September 12, 2022 – The members of Indian River Colony Club are well known for supporting causes that assist their former brothers and sisters in arms. The Indian … Read More
$5,000 Grant to Aid Veteran Homelessness
Veterans from Indian River Colony Club donate to make a difference (VIERA, FL) August 16, 2022 – No veteran should be without a place to call home. In Central Florida, the National Veterans Homeless Support organization is taking aim at … Read More
Senior cyclists ride for fun, the benefits of health, camaraderie
BY CURTIS HANZEL, Viera Voice – Jul 1, 2022 They call themselves Tour de Farce -— a group of retirees who do some serious biking and break along the way to shoot the breeze. While many local residents enjoy a … Read More
Veteran garners another medal in his collection of awards
BY MARIA SONNENBERG, Senior Life/Viera Voice – Jun 2, 2022 Carmen Nizzi-Santiago smiles when she sees husband Juan Santiago walking around with the medals he has received for exemplary military service. “He sounds like he is wearing a cowbell,” Nizzi-Santiago … Read More
At Ease Club Staff Recognized for Commitment and Support
MOAACC presents challenge coin to U.S. Navy veteran, Edward Davis The Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral Chapter, Inc. (MOAACC), recently recognized the excellence of At Ease Club staff, noting the commitment and support of one individual in particular: … Read More
Military Uniforms Collected for ‘Dover Detail’
Veterans from Indian River Colony Club donate clothing for military burials (VIERA, FL) May 16, 2022 – Veterans come in all heights and sizes and economic situations. The common bond they share includes pride in their military service. The Indian … Read More