March 2014 - Pines of Delray West Condo Association

Pines of Delray West Newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 3, March 2014
GREETINGS FROM THE ‘EDITOR’
The Communications Committee would like to take this
opportunity to thank one and all for their emails and personal
comments, that they are enjoying our newsletter. These words of
praise encourage us to continue on and do better. Having said all
that; we also believe that this newsletter is a vehicle for getting to
know you, our neighbors and friends. So we will continue to
encourage you to let us know what is happening, what you are
doing, what you are celebrating, what your children are
celebrating, what your grandchildren are celebrating, and if there
are great grandchildren share the photos. Any and all photos are
always appreciated. Our fantasy is to be inundated with photos,
and articles from all 288 unit owners and from those individuals
who are fortunate to rent here. Just email them to
[email protected] . Make our day. Thank you!!
Roz Hopin
THE WELCOME MAT IS OUT TO OUR NEW OWNERS & RENTERS
Bldg 35–202 Hoolan, Frank/Ramdalvik, Joy – Owner
Bldg 4–104 Guiffre, Maureen – Rentee
Bldg 4–201 Berneo, Jorge/Corteto, Joel –Rentees
GIVING COMMITTEE
Remembering Our Military Service People
Early December our community provided three
boxes that were filled and sent to our military
forces stationed in Afghanistan. The donation
box located in the clubhouse currently
contains soaps, shampoo, razors, tooth
brushes and tooth paste. With just a few more
donations we could fill another box and send it out before the end
of February. It would be greatly appreciated if you could drop off
small items (hard candy, gum, flavored drink packets, etc.) that
would enable us to fill a box nicely. We have received monetary
donations to cover the charges for two additional boxes and would
like to send out a fifth box during the month of March. Please
continue to give generously and know that our military continues
to represent the USA proudly and they need our continued support
and thanks for a job well done.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
As many of you know, the Chinese New Year began
on Jan. 31, 2014, is actually the year 4712 in the
Chinese calendar and is the year of the horse.
Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all
the animals to meet him on the Chinese New Year.
Twelve animals showed up and Buddha named a
year after each one. He announced that the people born in each
year would have some of that animal's personality. Those born in
horse years are cheerful, skillful with money, perceptive, witty,
talented and good with their hands. Rembrandt, Harrison Ford,
Chopin and President Teddy Roosevelt were born in the year of the
horse. Our recent celebration at the Pines to acknowledge the New
Chinese Year was a great success with fantastic decorations by Teri
and her crew, good food arranged and served by Bam and his
group, enjoyable entertainment and the raffling of special Chinese
shirts made by Teri. I wonder if anyone who planned this event
was born in a year of the horse. I would think so with the special
time it was. Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher, had
something prophetic to say about various things in life. I'll
conclude with a few statements which can be relevant to life at the
Pines.
“Happiness is a way station between too little and too much”
“Marriage like a game of poker – you start with a pair and you
end up with a full house”
“Tongue must be heavy indeed, because so few people can hold
it”
“Best way to save face is to keep part of it shut”
“Love everybody – not every body”
Tom Comparato
If you have questions please contact Ann & John DiPrima or Mary
Wade.
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW….
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Mel Katzman – March 4, Sylvia Greenberg –
March 16 and Natalie Stember – March 25, Wishing each of you a
year of happiness and joy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL who are celebrating their birthday in
March and a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL who are celebrating
their umpteenth anniversary in March. We at PDW are wishing one
and all the very best.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MUCHACHO, the
male patriarch Jaguar, who celebrated
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his 20 birthday at the Palm Beach Zoo
in January. This is outstanding as the
normal lifespan for a jaguar in the wild
is 12-15 years. Muchacho is the fourth
oldest jaguar in the U.S.A. The zoo a real
fun place to take the grandkids when they visit.
MANAGER’S CORNER
CHECK THIS OUT – CAROL CAFFREY Hit a HoleIn-One on Monday, Feb 3, 2014 at the Lakeview
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Golf Club on the 11 hole, a 100 hard par 3.
This is Carol’s first hole in one. Congratulations,
we at PDW are very proud of you.
Have fun because that’s what life is all about.
Teri Fifth, Property Manager
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ROZ SLOANE, has gladden our hearts with the good news of her
daughter, Nadine Singer, the aunt who donated a kidney to her
niece, Caryn Loughlin, her granddaughter. It is wonderful to report
that the aunt and niece, the daughter and granddaughter are
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doing well. The surgery took place on Feb.7 at the University of
Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. We at PDW wish them a speedy
recovery. Update: they are home and Roz Sloane is going to
Michigan in April to visit. Roz, bring back pictures.
SINGLE MINGLES, is on a roll, and
they and me included, enjoyed a
most delicious Lunch at TeaLicious
Tea Room in Delray Beach on Feb.
11th. A touch of vintage Victorian.
For the moment you forgot you were
in Delray Beach, and felt you were on
vacation in a small village in England.
Attending were three members of the group who celebrate their
birthdays in the summer, Faith Block, Helen Sherwin; who we
kindly refer to as the “snowbirds” and we took this opportunity to
wish each of them early birthday wishes.
THE AMMIRATI’S BEV & SAL
celebrated Christmas Dinner
with their daughter Lisa and
Joy, their husbands, Peter
and Richard, and their four
grandchildren whom they
are very proud of Michael,
Emily, Alex and Nicole.
Michael and Emily are both
in their first year of college.
Michael is attending William Patterson University in New Jersey on
an academic scholarship, and Emily has completed her first
semester at Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., and was
named to the Dean’s List. Alex and Nicole are in high school. Alex,
a junior, was recently named captain of his varsity hockey team.
Alex is also taking AP classes and has achieved high honors. Nicole,
their youngest grandchild is a sophomore, played soccer this fall,
takes a full schedule of honor classes as well as college level
biology; and to top it off has made the honor roll in her freshman
year. Please note that Sal is a member of the Board, and Bev is
very active on the Social Committee and Women’s Club.
SHELLY SPEAR – PRESIDENT and founder of our SINGLE-MINGLE
group has done a heroic job and deserves a KUDU for her efforts,
in pulling together the singles in our community; creating and
providing activities and programs
year round. She is supportive of
all the members in the group and
works constantly and consistently
to discover what the area has to
offer and how to make it work for
the group.
THE DELRAY BEACH CHORALE GROUP will be presenting their
Spring Program – “Great Moments at the Opera” at the Duncan
Theatre in Lake Worth, Friday, April 4 at
7pm. MARY WILLIAMS a member of the
chorale and a resident of our
community will be performing.
Discounted tickets are $15. Please
contact Mary at 894-8570. I’m going
and you should too!!
THE
DIPRIMA’S,
JOHN & ANNE
are sharing
their
Christmas get
together with their daughter Sally, her husband John, their
grandsons John and Marc. They enjoyed a day in New York City to
see the famous Radio City Christmas Show with those show
stopping Rockettes, and dinner with the family. Superb!!
SPRING INTO GOOD HEALTH – Annual
Community Health and Wellness Fair – to be
held in the City of Boca Raton Training Center Save the date Thursday, March 13 – Be
proactive and take care. For more information
call Charlotte Roth – 516-455-3764
VIAL OF LIFE – It is recommended that all seniors place this sticker on
their window and fill out the form that comes with
it and place it in a conspicuous place, which will
contain all your medical history, so that in case of
emergency the paramedics can attend to you
expeditiously. The forms and sticker can be picked
up in the office or call Charlotte Roth – 561-2742493 or 516-455-3764.
THE CRITELLI’S, JOHN & IRENE shared pictures of their daughter,
the bride Lauren, and the groom Juliany wedding event which took
place here in Florida and also
attending were members of our
community. Congratulations, Felicitaziones, Felicitiones, to the
handsome couple and best wishes for a beautiful life from all of us
at PDW.
CHECK OUT OUR FEM FATALES AT THE
PDW POOL
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SINGLE MINGLE CALENDER - 2014
CONNIE’S KITCHEN
Call Shelly Spear for reservations or more info @
561-272-1539 unless noted differently
HEALTHY FRIED CHICKEN
1-½ cups buttermilk
½ teaspoon ground
red pepper (cayenne)
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (3 pound) cut up chicken, skin removed from
all pieces except wings
1½ cups panko (Japanese-style) bread crumbs
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon peel
February 27, Thursday, 12pm Delray Beach Golf Club
Annual Card Party Luncheon Trio salad or Stuffed Tomato or Chicken
Salad, coffee, tea and desert
February 28, Friday Cruise Reservation $1,062.40 pp. Double occupancy
Cruise from Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale on 12/31/2014 to Key West,
Cayman Islands, and back to Port Everglades on January 5, 2015.
Monday, March 10, Single Mingle Meeting 4:00pm PW Clubhouse
5:30pm Birthday Dinner for Natalie Stember and Sylvia Greenberg at
“Kimura Japanese Steak House“ No gifts please but a Birthday Card would
be nice. We will carpool from the clubhouse after our meeting.
1. In a large self-sealing plastic bag, place buttermilk, ground red
pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt; add chicken pieces, turning to coat.
Seal bag, pressing out excess air. Refrigerate chicken at least 1
hour or preferably overnight, turning once.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F oven - Spray a 15½ by 10½ jellyroll pan with non-stick spray. In large bowl, combine panko and
lemon peel.
3. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. Discard
marinade. Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, to panko mixture,
turning to coat. Place chicken in prepared pan.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until coating is crisp and juices run
clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with tip of knife. For
browner coating, after chicken is cooked, turn oven to broil. Broil
chicken 5 to 6 inches from source of heat 1 to 2 minutes or until
golden.
Enjoy!!
Sunday, March 16, Golf Dinner we will have a Single Table. More info TBA
Friday, April 4, 5pm Carpool from PW Clubhouse to Riggins Crab House for
dinner. Then on to Delray Beach Chorale performance of “ Great Moments
at the Opera” at Duncan Theater, 4200 Congress, Lake Worth 7:30-9pm.
Ticket price is $15 | call Mary Williams for tickets 561-894-8570
April 27, Sunday – 2pm - MONTY PYTHON'S "SPAMALOT" $30/$27 if we
sell 10 tickets - LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE - Carpool will leave at 1pm from
clubhouse. We will go to dinner following show.
April 28, Monday | Cost $53.95
Round -trip Transportation, including gratuity, Art Co-op/ Gallery tour and
demos by artists. 40 minute private tour and demo of Stained Glass
Workshop in Lake Worth. Lunch with a choice of 4 entrees, beverage and
dessert. Tax and Tip Included.
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL RESIDENTS AT PDW
If you see anyone or anything that looks suspicious, PLEASE DO NOT
HESITATE TO CALL 911. It is the responsibility of the Delray Beach Police
Department to make sure that we are safe. Remember it is better to safe
than to be sorry. This message is from Charlotte Roth our Volunteer
Captain, Delray Police Dept.
May 25, Sunday 3:00 P.M. Cost $24
Harid Graduation Show @ Spanish River High School
Contact Fran Beder for reservation 561-272-6569
July 13, Sunday SPA Day at PGA National
Lunch spa treatment use of spa facilities choice between two spa packages
$99=25 min massage, facial or manicure or $140=50 min massage,
includes luncheon, tax and tips and use of the spa pools
PDW CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES SOCIAL COMMITTEE, MEN’S CLUB,
WOMEN’S CLUB FEB/MARCH
Feb 23 – Ice Cream Social, 2-4pm PDW Clubhouse
Mar 1 – Pot Luck Supper, 8pm PDW Clubhouse
Mar 9 – Men’s Club Cookout – PDW Clubhouse – time and cost TBA
Mar 16 – Golf Tournament & Dinner – time, place, cost TBA
Mar 23 – Board Installation Gathering – PDW Clubhouse, 2-4pm
Mar 29 – Annual Breakfast, 9am
There are no planned activities scheduled for April through December
Bingo Wednesday night at Temple Sinai. Minimum cost is $15. We carpool
from the clubhouse at 4:45pm. You may bring a sandwich but no pork or
shellfish please. They do sell Hot Dogs @ $1.50 or tuna sandwich.
FAU Classes
Dr. Watson, Tuesdays, 2/4, 11, 18, 25 4:30pm, America’s early forgotten
Wars
Bernard and Clarks, Tuesday, March 4, 2:30-4pm, Remembering strong
and witty women
Goldberger, Wednesday, March 5, 2-3:45 pm, F.B.I. Scandals and secrets
Cohen, Thursday, March 6, 2:00-3:45, The Golden Age of Jewish Humor
DELRAY BEACH – ON THE AVENUE
March 14-15 – 14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival – Old School Square
Park and Grounds
March 15 - 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Atlantic Ave. 2-4pm
March 22-23 – Delray Beach Twilight Festival Race – Professional and
amateur bicycle races along Atlantic Ave.
March 27 – 6th Annual Savor the Avenue – America’s Longest Grand
Dining Table event of prix fixe menus from Downtown Delray Beach
restaurants. Presented by Delray Beach Magazine. Reservations are
required and are made at participating restaurants – 5:30-10pm – 561243-1077
OPERA: Met Live at the Boynton Cinemark Theater
March 1, Borodin’s “Prince Igor”
March 15, Massenet’s “Werther”
April5, Puccini’s “La Boheme”
April 26 Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte”
May 10, Rossini;s “La Cenerentola”
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AROUND TOWN
TUCKER DUKE’S LUNCHBOX, in Deerfield Beach, 1101 S. Powerline
Road, a southern-style lunch counter, seasonal menu aren’t fussy
or pretentious and offer high quality comfort food and burgers
made with freshest ingredients. Neat!!
FOR THE ART LOVERS – at the Norton
Museum – Return of the “King” – Once
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stolen by the Nazis, a 17 century
painting goes on view - Ferdinand Bol’s
“King Pyrrhus” – this work of art is part of
the museum’s private collection – this
work of art which was looted from an
Amsterdam, Holland gallery during WWII, by Hermann Goering, is
being shown in connection with the movie “Monuments Men”,
which tells the story of those individuals who were a group of art
historians and collectors recruited by the military to track down art
confiscated that was looted by the Nazis. The movie is based on
the book “Monuments Men” by Robert M. Edsel. It is in paperback
and can also be downloaded to your Kindle.
ZONA FRESCA, a casual Mexican restaurant on the beach, has
opened in Delray Beach, 1705 S. Federal Highway.
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YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT – YAMA FRESH SUSHI – 200 NE 2
Ave, - 561-266-9929 - has expanded its space and transformed
itself from a takeout place to a full size restaurant and their loyal
customers have been high-fiving the owner. Their menu will now
include Thai and Korean specialties.
THE SEA- 16950 JOG ROAD – Delray Beach – 561-270-3569 - In the
Addison Place Plaza- From the owners of Lemongrass Asia Bistro
the owners have opened The South East Asian Kitchen, known as
the Sea. Whereas Lemongrass will concentrate on Thai and Sushi,
The Sea will serve dishes from Malaysian, Vietnamese, Chinese,
etc. Dinner will be served nightly and lunch will be available on
weekdays.
“COLORFUL JOURNEYS” – artist, Vicki Siegel is having a first onewoman show at the Weisman Delray Community Center, 7091 W.
Atlantic Ave. The show will run until March 2. The exhibit is free
and open to everyone from 9AM to 5PM – Monday thru Thursday
and from 8:30AM to 4:30PM on Friday.
CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART – 2855 Coral Springs Drive –
“Andre DesJardins: Visual Emotionism” painter and sculpture – on
exhibition until March 15. I saw this show and it is quite moving. If
you go the images will remain with you for along time – Phone
954-340-5000
BONEFISH GRILL – a favorite for many of us is now set to serve
Sunday Brunch from 11am-2pm. In all of their restaurants
nationwide.
TAP GLOBAL BEER COLLECTION a bar restaurant, a new venue in
the new Delray Marketplace, Atlantic Ave. & Lyons Rd. featuring
more than 72 beers on tap and more than 400 bottled brands.
TAPS also serves tapas and appetizers. It includes an exclusive
tasting room equipped with a state of the art entertainment
system for guest to host private events. The restaurant offers
indoor and outdoor seating. Social Committee does this not sound
like a great place for our Welcome Home get-together for 2014??
ART & CULTURE CENTER of HOLLYWOOD – 1650 Harrison St. –
954-921-3274 – www.ArtlandCultureCenter.org – until March 14 –
Cost $4-$7 – artist Aline Kominsky-Crumb “Hair Magic and More” –
artist Virgina Fifield “Them/Us” – In addition to these exhibits
there will be 4 other exhibits. This exhibition received a full page
write up in the Sun Sentinel Weekend Magazine section. If you
would like to read it please call me at 561-265-4696
NAKED TURTLE, WHITE RUM ARRIVES IN FLORIDA – Created to
evoke the laid-back vibe of St. Croix in the United States Virgin
Islands, it’s made using fine sugarcane molasses and distilled five
times using the water of the Virgin Islands where the rum is made.
It is “naked” because unlike other rums it’s not aged in wooden
barrels. More information www.NakedTurtle.com I say let’s
party!!
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THE ART GARAGE IN DELRAY BEACH, 180 NE 1 St., has opened the
GALLERY OF THE ARTS GARAGE. Its debut exhibition a Fort
Lauderdale artist Vangelis Andriotakis “From Greece with Love”
will be there until mid March. So, while you strolling down Atlantic
Ave. take some time to check it out. Support the arts of Delray
Beach for more information 561-450-6357 or www.artsgarage.org
GUMBO LIMBO TO HOST SEA TURTLE DAY - 10am to 4pm, March
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1 at the center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd. in Boca Raton. Take the
grandkids it should be a fun day. For more information visit
www.gumbolimbo.org
FOR THE GOLFERS – World No. 2 golfer Adam Scott commits to
play in Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens. The Honda is
scheduled for Feb 24 – March 2, is at the PGA National Resort &
Spa. For tickets go to www.thehondaclassic.com or call 866-8466328
BOYNTON BEACH KICKS OFF SUNDAY BOUTIQUE MARKET at
Dewey Park, at 100 NE Fourth St. It will be open every Sunday
through April 27, from 10am-2pm, and will offer a wide selection
of local and organic produce, gourmet food and handcrafted
artisan accessories.
FOR AARP MEMBERS – Dine and save with your AARP card - save
15% at Outback on Mondays, Thursdays and weekend lunch – 25%
off at Papa John’s – 15% off at Denny’s and 10% off at Bonefish
Grill, Bubba Gumps and Rainforest Café. Get a free doughnut with
large beverage purchase at Dunkin’ Donuts. Don’t have a card, go
to www.AARP.com to enroll.
FOR THE FOODIES – 13 AMERICAN TABLE, in Boca Raton, opened in
July, was reviewed and received 3 and ½ stars. Located at 41 E.
Palmetto Park Road - 561-409-2061 – Cuisine: Eclectic American
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ATTENTION, ATTENTION – Do you know why the car insurance rates
are so high in Florida; it has been confirmed, Florida has a lot or bad
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drivers. According to www.carinsurancecomparison.com we rank 6 from
the bottom The only other states that have worse drivers than us is
Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi, Texas and Alabama. However, in the
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Drunken Driving Category we rank 18 from the bottom. Now you know!!
Pines Bowling League
AMF Bowling Alley on Boynton Beach Blvd.
Bowling starts on Tuesday, October 15 - 9am
Shoes and balls free. For more information – call
Chuck Creighton 617-240-9744 or Rose Gorczycki
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561-272-8758
Poker @ Clubhouse
Mondays & Wednesdays, 7pm
Pines West Book Club | Facilitator: Roz Hopin
ATTENTION ALL UNIT OWNERS AND RENTERS – PLEASE DO
NOT MOVE ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE EXERCISE
ROOM, OR THE POOL TABLE. WITHOUT CHECKING WITH
TERI, OUR MANAGER. IF FOR SOME REASON YOU HAVE A
NEED TO MOVE THE POKER TABLE PLEASE BE SURE YOU PUT
IT BACK IN ITS PROPER PLACE. THANK YOU.
The Pines West Book Club is scheduled for
Friday, March 14 in the Pines West Clubhouse
at 10:30am - the book to be discussed is
“Every Last One” by Anna Quindlen. In this
breathtaking and beautiful novel, the author
creates an unforgettable portrait of a mother,
father, family, and the explosive, violent consequences of what seem like
inconsequential actions.
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY – MARCH 17, 2014
It’s The Wearing of the Green Day – Brenda Williams
BOCCE IS IN FULL SWING AT PDW –
the games have begun, the teams are
actively playing, and next month we will
know the winners of Flights A-B-C & D.
The pink balls versus the green balls and
the little white ball in the middle will
determine the winner. Check the
Clubhouse bulletin boards for the
scores. Buona fortuna to the players as you rack up your scores.
It’s the wearing of the green day
The wearing of the green
For all around the Emerald Isle
The shamrock can be seen.
It’s the wearing of the green day
The day we celebrate
St. Patrick and his message
On this important date.
SHUFFLEBOARD
Check This Out
It’s the wearing of the green day
In this land of hills and lakes
Where St. Patrick had the wisdom
To banish all the snakes.
It’s the wearing of the green day
A time to dance and sing
For the sound of Irish music
Brings a welcome touch to spring.
EXERCISE, EXERCISE WE HAVE TO
GET UP AND GO. We have here at PDW
a very neat and compact exercise room,
which all of us who are able should take
advantage of. In order for more of us to
become familiar and comfortable with
the equipment; there will be an instructor
at the exercise room on Sunday, February 23 (10:30-11:30am), and
Saturday, March 1 & 8 (9-10am) and Sunday, March 16 (10:30-11:30am)
to get us going. This is a wonderful opportunity to familiarize you with the
equipment. Sign up at the office and get moving.
It’s the wearing of the green day
When we remember well
The shamrock and its three leaves
And the story they can tell.
It’s the wearing of the green day
So follow the parades
We’ll beat the drums and play the pipes
Until the daylight fades.
YOGA & WATER AEROBICS - all available on property, check the
bulletin boards and channel 63 for dates and times.
PDW SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
Pickleball
Contacts:
Sherry McKelvey ([email protected]) (330) 503-2745
Roberta Saunders ([email protected]) (413) 446-1306
WANTED – BRIDGE PLAYERS
Please contact Ruth Shurman 276-8720
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Thought for the Day
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by
the seeds you plant – Robert Louis Stevenson
PAST EVENTS
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PDW WOMEN’S CLUB ANNUAL LUNCHEON – JAN. 11 - took place at the Holiday Inn in Highland Beach. Carol Caffrey, president opened the
event and asked us all to take a moment to remember Marion DiPalo, who actively took part in the planning of this event. In her memory and
to celebrate her contribution to the women’s club her three daughters, Lisa, Gina, and Terry joined us. This made this event very special. Edie
Katzman, a past president recited a poem in tribute to Marion titled “Life’s Highway”. In addition to Edie, three additional past presidents,
Leatrice Herold, Roz Sloane, Natalie Stember were in attendance adding to the festivities. William Stafford, a lead baritone, who performs at
Emmanuel Church, and also performs at the Delray Beach Playhouse Musical series, and is a member of the Delray Beach Chorale; entertained
us with a series of songs from Broadway shows and challenged us to sing along. The afternoon was brilliant, and a huge thanks to the
Chairperson Carol Pagano along with her staff, Doreen Graugard, Edie Katzman, Roberta Saunders, and Roz Sloane for putting forth such a
wonderful afternoon.
BUDS CHICKEN & RIBS – JAN. 19
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- YUMMY AND DELICIOUS
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GONG XI FA CAI – MAY YOU BECOME PROSPEROUS – 2014 YEAR OF THE HORSE – was celebrated at the PDW Clubhouse on Feb. 1,
2014. The Social Committee, too many to mention headed by Connie DeRogatis and Jerry Galanti, and with help of our manager, Teri
Fifth, who gave of herself, by coming in early and working on weekends, transformed our clubhouse into a Chinese Dining Room. It
was a work of art and creativity. Members of the community contributed mementoes that they made or collected that added a
personal touch. Our catered dinner complete with assorted appetizers, entrees, fortune cookies and tea, was ably served by Brian
Hughes, Bam DiPalo, Sal Ammarati and there helpers. Members of the community won door prizes of tee shirts commemorating the
Year of the Horse. Michael Rapposelli, our DJ provided music and serenaded us. We were entertained by, comedian Ben Kurland who
made us laugh. A brilliant good time was had by all. From all who attended; a big THANK YOU to those who sold the tickets, worked
on the handmade decorations, served the food and to those who helped in the cleanup.
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WOMEN’S CLUB ANNUAL CARD PARTY AND LUNCHEON – PDW
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CLUBHOUSE – FEB, 5 – A wonderful afternoon, chaired by Shelly
Spears and Marion DiPalo who set the menu for the box lunches
of turkey, tuna and roast beef, from The Café here in Delray Beach;
and time to play your favorite game, Mah-Jong, Canasta, Rummy
Cube, Bridge, Scrabble and Cribbage. Needless to say a fun time
was had by all.
MEN’S CLUB ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF THE KINGS ACADEMY
GROUP AND A SALUTE TO MEL KATZMAN AND HIS ‘BETTER HALF’
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EDIE – FEB 11 - for their many contributions to PDW over the 26
years that they have made our community their home. It was an
honor and a pleasure to share this occasion with them. The Kings
Academy Chorus, a group of high school students, entertained with
music from “My Fair Lady”, “The Phantom of the Opera”,
Broadway music, and a salute to our men and women who are
serving in the Armed Forces. It was an inspiring and delightful
program.
Seen at the program was Brian Hughes and his brother Dennis
Hughes and Carl Picerno, his daughter, and his granddaughter,
Briana.
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