Greater Navarre Beach Arts Association (GNBAA) benefits from generous donations from two hard working members of the Greater Navarre Beach Arts Association.

Dennis Boyce and Ellen Stanley, representing the Columbiettes and Boyce, working artist in Navarre donated $650 to GNBAA to fund the 501(c) 3 paperwork for the IRS, and Stanley, representing the Columbiettes of St. Sylvester's Catholic Church, has donated the added $100.

GNBAA members have been having Art and Yard Sales and have just started with members giving various arts lessons in the Art Shack location.

Boyce, originally from New York, is a talented and recognized landscape painter using oils and acrylics. He studied at Pratt in Brooklyn and the Art Students League in Manhattan, before moving to New England for many years. Relocated to Navarre, Boyce does graphics for PepsiCo and other clients, landscape photography, and paintings. He is teaching a class in watercolor painting on Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Art Shack, located at the intersection of Highway 87 and 399.

"We hope to expand the classes here in Navarre," said Boyce. "I will be teaching a variety of painting classes. Those interested in a painting class are invited to join us around 7 p.m. on Monday night and check it out." Stanley is a nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital, an active member of the Columbiettes, and a founding member of GNBAA.

Betty Archer Allen/Gulf Breeze News Dennis Boyce (left) and Ellen Stanley present the checks totaling $750 to Will Lake (center), executive director of Greater Navarre Beach Arts Association.

Classes in session at the Art Shack include: watercolor painting with Boyce on Monday evenings; Acting for Adults with Will Lake on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and air-brush painting with Deb and John Branning on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. See the web site at: www.gnbaa.org or contact Connie Jones, 939-7964 for more information contact Connie Jones cls-jones@mindspring. com

Gulf Breeze Rotary

The Gulf Breeze Rotary will be sponsoring some special events in the near future:

The Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday Feb 24 and the Annual Gulf Breeze Rotary Golf Tournament on Friday, April 20. Members would also like all Bruno's shoppers to bring their receipts to Rotary so that the Science Olympiad Team can earn money. Carl Backman from the Cordova Rotary Club visited the Gulf Breeze Club meeting to solicit volunteers to host Group Study Exchange (GSE) people from Australia from March 8 to 13 in their homes. The program on January 16 featured Bob Harriman who talked about the Andrews Institute. He explained that Andrews is a state-of-the-art facility and an asset to Gulf Breeze. He says that the institute will have a positive economic impact on the area. Harriman introduced Chad Gilliland who spoke on the multifaceted programs that would be available at the institute including teaching, research and an athletic improvement program. The presentation helped the group understand that the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze is and will be a world class destination for elite athletes.

Seniors serve pancake breakfast

The Pancake Breakfast again breaks records in attendance. Over 125 people from the Navarre community enjoyed the Pancake Breakfast at the Holley- Navarre Seniors Association on Saturday, January 13. The breakfast is attracting more people each time, despite the recent increase in price. The cost of the meal had not been increased since 1995. One customer said, "Apparently the community is discovering the best breakfast deal in town." The Seniors Association served pancakes, bacon or sausage, and coffee for $3 per person.

The seniors have been attempting to include a wide variety of activities, so there will be something to interest everyone. Membership is open to men and women over 50. Anyone who is interested can stop by the center for information, or call 936-1644.

Currently the "Crafters" at the Senior Association are working on a hand sewn, group created quilt. When the quilt is finished it will be raffled in the community. For more information, call Ginger at 936-1644.

Gulf Isle Neighbors hosts game day

Gulf Isle Neighbors would like to invite everyone to their Annual Game Day held at the Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church on the corner of Andrew Jackson Trail and Daniel Drive, in Gulf Breeze on February 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. All proceeds go to charity. Round up your friends and card tables for Bridge, Canasta, Poker, Bunco, Mahjongg or whatever you wish to play. Call Barbara at 916-1176 or Donna at 934-3613 for reservations. The deadline is February 14

Evenings in Navarre II concert series

"Evenings in Navarre II" is the 2007 concert series presented by St. Sylvester Catholic Church located at 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway. A series of four concerts will provide the Navarre/Gulf Breeze community with a variety of music sure to appeal to all ages and interests. The Pensacola Opera will perform on Saturday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. as the first concert. The University of West Florida's Cantabile Baroque Ensemble will be presented on Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Perdido Brass will then perform on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. These three concerts are $6 for adults and $4 for students.

Finally, a special presentation titled, "Irish Variety Show" will be presented on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. and will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. Season tickets, which include all four events, are available for $25 for adults and $15 for students. Tickets will be on sale after masses each weekend at the church or at the parish office located at 7552 Navarre Parkway, Suite #22, Navarre during normal business hours. Please call 939-3020 for information.

Gulf Coast Friends

The Sunshine Cloggers will entertain at the February 8 luncheon and meeting at the New World Landing. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and lunch starts at noon. Reservations are required. Gulf Coast Friends is a social and charitable organization. Members live in Gulf Breeze, Midway area, Navarre and Pensacola Beach. For more information call Joan Strange 932-8162.