June 2022

Happy Independence Day!
July 4th

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, IRCC anticipates a wonderful celebration with a ceremony planned by the Residents Activity Council (RAC), a Golf Cart Parade led by the Colony Clowns with decorated golf carts, and a delicious 4th of July Buffet at the At Ease Club with burgers, hot dogs, BBQ ribs, fried chicken, and more! Watch out for a few photos of these events in the next newsletter!

IRCC Resident, Juan Santiago Garners Another Medal in his Collection of Awards

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 said jokingly.

Retired Army Sgt. First Class Santiago sounds even louder these days, now that he has added the Order of St. Michael to a collection that includes the Order of St. Maurice from the National Infantry Association and two Purple Hearts, not to mention being one of only three Brevard residents to be inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame.

At Ease Club Staff Recognized for Commitment and Support

Local MOAA Chapter presents challenge coin to U.S. Navy veteran, and IRCC Employee, 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: Edward Davis. A statement of thanks on the MOAACC website reads, in part:

“Every Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club (TMBC) and MOAACC Luncheon has Indian River Colony Club employees helping us behind the scenes. One of them who stands out is Edward Davis, a Navy veteran (USS Carl Vinson plankowner)...

Florida's Space Coast - Great American Defense Communities

Did you know that the Space Coast is one of just five recently named Great American Defense Communities for 2022? According to the April 6 press release from Washington, D.C. –

Florida’s Space Coast, home to Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, is one of five communities across the country named to the 2022 Class of Great American Defense Communities.

The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) announced the five selected communities in conjunction with USAA, the program’s official sponsor at the Defense Communities National Summit earlier this month. The 2022 class also includes West Valley Partners, Ariz., Tullahoma, Tenn., Antelope Valley, Calif., and Northern Virginia.

“Our military needs America’s defense communities to support them,” ADC President Bob Ross said. “We selected Florida’s Space Coast because they are a region that consistently goes above and beyond to support service members, veterans, and military families living in their community.”

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Melbourne #4 in The 10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2021-2022:

Melbourne, Florida is once again a winner on the 2021-2022 U.S. News & World Report list of Best Places to Retire -- coming in at #4. They analyzed 150 metro areas in the United States to find the best places to live based on quality of life, the value of living there and people's desire to live there. Nice!

And where's the best place of all to retire for military veterans? Well, we think it's Indian River Colony Club! With easy access to upscale shopping, beautiful beaches, VA Clinic, the Brevard Zoo, and Patrick Space Force Base, IRCC is an Ideal location for living an active lifestyle!

Learn more about the area!

Important Dates Coming Up In July

U.S. Independence Day

July 4

National Hire a Veteran Day

July 25

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

July 27

National Buffalo Soldiers Day

July 28

Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary

July 29

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IRCC welcomes non-resident, social members!

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• Make New Friends at Happy Hour at the 19th Hole Lounge
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Gordon Lewis Designed, 18 Hole, Par 72 Golf Course

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IRCC Named in Top 20 Golfing Communities

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Florida Today Article

Cheryl McCloud, Florida Today Published 1:47 p.m. ET March 19, 2019 | Updated 8:56 a.m. ET March 20, 2019

"Along with year-round warm weather and ample public beaches, the Melbourne metro area also is home to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center," the report said.

"If you're interested in playing a bigger role than just watching rockets launch into space, plenty of aerospace employers accompany other large companies in the health care and manufacturing fields."

Over 60 Groups & Clubs to Join In On!

IRCC is a patriotic, active, and friendly Country Club community located in the most desirable town of Viera on the Space Coast of Florida. Nearly 800 single family homes are nestled on a lush 453 acres with 28 lakes and is home to extraordinary wildlife.

Safe and secure with a manned gate, our residents enjoy an extensive maintenance program which allows the freedom to join in on over 60 groups and activities. Golf, tennis, water aerobics, croquet, and bocce are popular, as well as keeping fit in our state-of-the-art fitness center. IRCC offers a full complement of country club amenities including our Gordon Lewis designed 18 hole, par 72 golf course. And to top it off, you can enjoy nature in your own backyard.

Space Coast Employment Opportunities:

The Space Coast offers many job opportunities with aerospace, aeronautical, and technical companies who call Melbourne and the Space Coast home. High tech companies include SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Harris Corp., GE, Satcom Direct, Intersil, Embraer and many others. (You can find direct links to each of these companies on our website).

More about Life on the Space Coast: Live each day as if you are on vacation! Check out some of these links to get a glimpse of life on the Space Coast.

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