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Insider News
An Independent Newspaper
For Wynmoor Residents
August 2016 • Vol. 8, Issue 8
A LOOK
INSIDE
TO PAPER
New Gate Entry System To Launch On August 2nd PEN
Wynmoor writes... Page
By Fred J. Michael, Director of Association Affairs
Imagine calling the Security 9-1-1. For non-medical emergencies, simply hang up if you are finished. Dispatcher and not getting a busy hang up and dial 954-978-2663. When calling from outside your unit
signal or being put on hold.
Guest reservations may be made or via cell phone, you will be required
Well, imagine no more.
seven days prior to their arrival. A to provide your unit’s landline-based
Effective August 2nd, the Wynmoor visitor gate entry pass is valid from phone number (that is your user ID)
Security Department will launch the one to seven days.
and your Personal Identification
New Gate Entry System.
Please state the name of your guest, Number (that is your password). If
This new technology-friendly, when your guest will arrive and the you do not have an active phone in
cloud-based electronic dispatch number of days between one and your unit, which your governing
system will be convenient, eliminating seven for the pass to be valid.
documents require for the security
busy signals and calls being placed on
Submit the name(s) of your guests. fire/alarm system to operate, you will
hold.
If you wish to review your recording, be unable to utilize the gate access
When calling the automated gate please press *
system.
access system at 954-978-2666 from
If you want to add additional guests,
When the new gate entry system
your unit’s landline-based telephone, please press #
is activated, your current permanent
you will hear the following prompt:
Thank you for using the Wynmoor guest list will be purged and not
Welcome to Wynmoor’s automated automated gate access system. If transferred. There will no longer
gate access system. If this is a medical you were unable to enter your guests be a permanent guest list. It is the
emergency, please hang up and dial please press O for the operator, or
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All Year Round Club
By Myrna Berger
FINANCIAL
FOCUS
Independence...
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WYNMOOR
BUS
Hip, Hip, Hooray... Page 24
FRONT ROW
CENTER
Theatre, theatre...
DR. OZ
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New research...
U.S.
DEMOCRACY
Sit down & hold on... Page 36
LORI PARISH
Back Row: Bill Shanker; Middle Row: Estelle Israel; Charlotte Warech; Stephanie Tow; Estelle Miller; Millie Steiner;
Charles Steinberg; Front Row: Selma Handler; Muriel Kruger; Joy Rifkin; Lenore Gonzer; Sunny Kelsohn
In 2006, Muriel Kruger became the second President
following Muriel Laxer, of the All Year Round Club
that was started in 2001. At that time, twelve permanent
residents were trying to decide how to keep active for
the summer months when the seasonal residents leave
and most activities are on hiatus. As it happened, the
residents all women, decided that they would start a club
that would enable Wynmoor residents to enjoy different
activities all year round. The Club goals were dedicated
and still remain to provide to its membership a venue to
socialize and offer overnight trips and other excursions
out of Wynmoor. It took one month for the ladies to
get a meeting room and in the following four years the
membership grew to 300.
On the Sunday morning that I was invited to attend the
monthly breakfast* for the paid-up membership in the
Ballrooms A & B, I had a chance to see the camaraderie
and partnership of volunteers and Board members
working together to set up the event. President Muriel
Kruger introduced me to Bill Shanker, VP & Treasurer;
Selma Handler, Secretary; and Board members: Sunny
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Dear Editor
My hats off to the bus drivers in Wynmoor. As a newbie (just
gave up driving after 65 years) I am pleasantly amazed at their
driving skills, handling those big buses around the curves in the
roads, the ins and outs in every village. The buses are always
spic and span and air conditioned. My biggest respect goes to
the drivers (male and females), always courteous, friendly and
extremely helpful with the big shopping bags. Thanks to all the
drivers. Keep up the outstanding job you do every day.
Marlene Lieberman
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Dear Editor
Many thanks to my friends and neighbors for all their good wishes on my special day. I can’t put into
words how much your presence meant to me. Bless all of you!
Marion Pink
New Gate Entry System
To Launch On August 2nd
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responsibility of the unit owner or tenant to call in their guests to our automated dispatcher at 954.-9782666. That includes realtors, contractors, vendors, aides and nurses, etc. The maximum length of time
for an entry guest pass is seven days. The New Gate Entry System scans driver license or valid ID of
each driver into the system, including photographs of each guest and prints a visitor pass that includes
a picture of the guest and the guest’s vehicle license plate. The information remains in the computer
system, making it easier to renew guest passes.
All residents are also urged to update their Emergency Contact list. The names you provide will be
granted access to the community when emergencies arise such as hospitalizations. Those on your
emergency contact list will be escorted by a member of Wynmoor security to your unit to provide entry
if necessary.
The Emergency Contact forms are available in the Association Affairs Office, Room 215 of the
Administration Building or you can e-mail your information to Fred Michael at fred_wynmoor@
bellsouth.net. Please provide the names, relationship, addresses and phone numbers (cell and home) of
each of those on your Emergency Contact List.
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All Year Round Club
Continued from cover
Kelsohn; Lenore Gonzer; Estelle Miller; Joy
Rifkin; Mildred Steiner & Stephanie Tow, who all
participate in making this club so successful. Each
has a designated job that guarantees their events
run smoothly. It was very nice to see residents
meeting neighbors that they might not have seen
for a while. And, there was an entertainer as there
is always entertainment at Club gatherings.
The Club usually plans three trips a year, which
might include a gambling junket coupled with a
stay overnight to the West Coast, and maybe a
show or shopping excursion added. The Club was
the first to initiate off premise trips including trips
to the Seminole Casinos.
Club dues are $13.00 a person and the new
year starts as of March, but dues are pro-rated
from when the new member joins, if before.
Membership is now at about 150 and always room
for more. Put this Club on your list if you have a
desire to meet new people, take interesting and
fun filled trips, and have a place to socialize with
your neighbors.
*The regular September Sunday morning event
is changed to an evening Pizza Party, see club
announcements.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Samantha Weaver
It was beloved 20th-century American dancer,
singer and actor Fred Astaire who made the
following sage observation: “The higher up
you go, the more mistakes you are allowed.
Right at the top, if you make enough of them,
it’s considered to be your style.”
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If you write the word “suns” upside down, it
still says “suns.”
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This election season might be a good time
to resurrect the word “flapdoodler.” During
Victorian times, any annoyingly boastful or
self-righteous person was considered to be a
flapdoodler.
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In Britain in the early 2000s, dead hedgehogs
started turning up with their heads stuck in
McFlurry cups. It seems that the little creatures
would stick their heads in to get to the remains
of the discarded treat, then they’d be unable to
get out and would starve to death. In response,
in 2006 McDonald’s changed the design of the
McFlurry cups to be more hedgehog-friendly.
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You might be surprised to learn that Helen
Keller, probably best known as the first deaf
and blind person to earn a bachelor of arts
degree, was one of the first members of the
American Civil Liberties Union.
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Thought for the Day: “I want people to talk to
one another no matter what their difference of
opinion might be.” -- Studs Terkel
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VOTE IN THE PRIMARY
AUGUST 30, 2016
Election of Non-Partisan Circuit Court and County Court Judges
WEST WING - 7:00 AM - CLOSING
CIRCUIT COURT CANDIDATES: Andrea Ruth Gundersen, Lea P. Krauss,
Maxine K. Streeter, Haccord James Curry Jr., Matthew Isaac Destry, Barbara Roseann Duffy,
Brian Frederick Greenwald, Abbe Sheila Rifkin, Barbara McCarthy, David A. Salomon,
Doreen Turner Inkeles, Michael Lynch
COUNTY COURT CANDIDATES: Kal Le Var Koble Evans, Phyllis Pritcher,
Florence Taylor Barner, Adam Geller, W. Dale Miller, Rhoda Sokoloff, Brenda Di loia,
Nina Weatherly Di Pietro, Ian Richards, Kathleen McCarthy, Stephen J. Zaccor, Betsy Benson,
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Pen to Paper
Remembering…
By Adele Salzano
I read “Calling All Veterans” in the
July Issue of Insider News and the
beginnings of “Honor Flight,” the story
written by Myrna Berger. I remember
hearing or perhaps reading of these
wonderful volunteers who devoted
their time and money escorting elderly
or disabled veterans to Washington,
D.C. to actually see firsthand the WWI
memorial created for them.
But reading this story of living Vets,
brought back sad, as well as wonderful
memories.
As a young girl I was always bothered by the fact that my last name began
with a “Z”, which invariably put me in the last row last seat in school. I decided
I would only marry a boy with the first letter an “A” in his last name. So this
is the story about my husband Max Aranoff.
Max Aranoff was graduated from college with a diploma in one hand and a
“Greetings” in the other. Uncle Sam needed him so he volunteered and was
accepted into the Air Corps.
If memory serves me right, the newspapers had large headlines exclaiming
the fact that there was a lack of planes in the U.S. arsenal. At that time we
were shipping planes to England surreptitiously since we had not officially
declared war on Germany. At that time Max was washed out of the Air Corps
and given a choice to either join the infantry or the parachutists. He chose the
latter and trained in jumping out of planes with a parachute. When we finally
declared war and joined the invasion, he was parachuted onto Normandy
Beach. He was seriously wounded as was his best buddy whom he carried to
safety. His wound was far more serious than he knew and after surgery at a
distant Army hospital, wound up with a metal plate in his head. He remained
there for four months.
He lived through it all, married me, had 2 lovely daughters and passed
away after twelve years of marriage. In his lifetime he became the architect
he always dreamed of and worked as a member of the Scenic Artist’s Union.
He worked on the design and building Fort Hamilton Veterans Hospital on
the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn and he loved to laugh when being interviewed
for entrance into the Scenic Artists Union whose members designed and built
stage sets, he was asked what he know about structures. His response was
“the Veterans Hospital is still standing.”
P.S. How amazing it must be for the many Vets who survived the war and
lived long enough to see this outstanding memorial to their bravery and
courage.
P.P.S. Surely there must be other wives who lived through the second WW.
We’d love to read your story.
A Long-Winded and Rambling Letter
to My Granddaughter
Nancy Lee Schwartz
Hi Colleen –
Ever since we talked about grammar on the phone the other night, rules
and regulations I haven’t thought about in years have been dancing in my
wee little head!
We discussed – possibly I expounded on (and on and on) while you politely
listened – the usage and avoidance of the use of the pronoun ME – as is
demonstrated when you hear, “Between you and I” AAARRGGGHHH instead
of “between you and me.” Sometimes a lamp post is added for whatever
reason – as in – “Between you and me and the lamp post,” – HOWEVER,
between indicates two, and the lamp post makes three – so it would really
have to be “among you and me and the lamp post” – and I can’t for the life
of me imagine anyone ever saying that.
AND – me – such a lovely objective-case pronoun – is also the right choice
for the indirect object in a sentence – as in “Thank you for giving me the
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book.” However, some folks opt for the reflexive pronoun myself instead –
“It was so nice of you to give John and myself that wonderful book.” Yuk!
Which, of course, (OF COURSE!) leads me to think about the reflexive
pronouns – all those wonderful self words – that can be used for emphasis
– “I’ll do it myself!” Mothers say that a lot, usually through clenched teeth.
Or with teeth unclenched and happily, for emphasis – “Just imagine! The
President himself addressed our group!”
A reflexive pronoun is also used to denote action back on the speaker – I hit
myself – she burned herself – they enjoyed themselves - - - dontcha just love
English grammar! Well, I’m having fun – and we do want good old gram to
enjoy herself – another one! Now don’t we!
And surprisingly, one trip down memory lane can lead to another.
In addition to reviewing old grammar rules, I decided I’d like to learn to
play that old song “Delilah.” I listened over and over to a Tom Jones CD. Then
I settled myself (MYSELF! Yay! Action back on the speaker) on the piano
bench and gave it a whirl (the song, not the bench). It wasn’t sounding right
and I realized it had to be in a minor key. I play almost all the songs I know
in the keys of C, F, or G – I do so enjoy the absence of a lot off nasty sharps
and flats! One time I was accompanying a would-be prima donna, who said
to me rather haughtily, “I sing this in the key of A flat.” I thought that was
hilarious – I told her “C, F, or G – take your pick!” She was not a very good
sport – or singer either – if you ask me.
But I digress – you’ve probably noticed I do that a lot. (It comes with age
– wisdom is supposed to come with age too, but unfortunately the birthday
fairy failed to bring me mine.)
Nevertheless, out of the dim, dark recesses of my mind, I played the C
minor scale strictly by ear (it has two flats, I discovered) – and then I even
remembered the chords and arpeggios! I was positively delighted with myself
(action back on the speaker!) I learned that stuff when I took piano lessons
a thousand years ago and never gave it a thought all this time – but son of a
gun! It’s still in there!
OK – back to Delilah – I started paying attention to the words, and it’s gotta
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be the dumbest song I ever heard! Here’s this idiot cluck whose girlfriend
cheats on him and then laughs at him when he confronts her – so he stabs
her. Then he sings about it. Geez Louize! I mentioned that to a friend and
she said, “Really! I don’t think I ever paid any attention to the lyrics – I just
loved the melody.” I guess that’s how everyone feels – whenever a Tom
Jones impersonator entertains at Wynmoor, as soon as he starts singing that
song, everyone enthusiastically sings along with the My, My My Delilah and
Why, Why, Why Delilah parts. They shoulda added another part: Bye Bye
Bye Delilah.
Well, unfortunately for me, I PLAY BY WORDS. I learn the words to
the song, and as I play, I’m singing the lyrics in my head to myself. (Once
I developed laryngitis during a performance, and when I realized I couldn’t
sing out loud, I couldn’t play either – talk about weird!)
Eee gad, Colleen – I’ve written you a young book! One of the symptoms
of old age is rambling – but I guess you figured that out already.
I love you lots –
Grandma
Joyce Kilmer – Begone!
By Naomi Lubarsky
Would that I had a way with words as did the above named poet of “Trees”,
the following piece could reach a more lofty level.
Had he been of this era and been shown our Wynmoor unit he would have
sealed the deal by opening his eyes as well as did we.
The view!
There is the lake, the golf course, the shrubbery, the distant trees, the sunrise,
the birds contesting the desperately elusive fish for their food, the families of
ducks out for a swim or a stroll, the privacy and all manner of birds aerating
our earth by dining al fresco not to mention the turtles basking in the sun.
We felt like Adam and Eve in that garden and nary a snake in sight.
Oh, I neglected to mention the three saplings, toothpicks really, beneath our
third floor terrace. Well, they grew, and they grew, and they grew and there
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Joyce Kilmer – Begone!
went our view. So we now see many shades of green and a glimmer of the lake.
Now Joyce may have spotted a spreading oak in an open field and made for
it. He tossed his knapsack to the ground, leaned against its trunk and relished
the shade. He then put “pen to paper”—hence his output.
Now, before you berate me, know that I am an eco-friendly person, love all
things green (except envy) however when it’s in my face I’m not that tolerant.
So, here’s my wish.
It’s for a wind, a big blow, a really strong slammer (no, not a H_____even
a small one) that will remove leaves, twist twigs and break branches sending
them all to Mt. Trashmore. Imagine a tree covered hill in the distance – a
Florida tourist attraction.
Now, God if you can make a tree, how about this?
A Letter To My 11 Year Old
Grandson Ryan
By Peter Hardis
Hi;
Yeah it’s Pete and I know exactly what you are thinking! What the hell is
this? Well this is a “Hand Written Letter.” It is probably something you have
never seen before. If I should decide to stop sending them to you, I predict
that you will never ever see one again.
Why the letter? Well you know very well that us men hate to talk on the
phone and we are also not big fans of texting. So rather than struggle with
those things in order for us to be connected in some way I decided to turn
the clock back about 25 years and try this “letter writing” thing on for size.
So let’s get down to business.
Boy do I miss you! You and I have been such great friends for so many years.
Together you and I shared so many wonderful moments. A lot of that time was
spent doing our own make up silly pretend things and all our stupid games. I
often wish that it could have gone on forever. I know you must miss all that
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“shtick” also. How can you not when we had so much fun doing those things?
Anyway I’m going to spend the rest of this “Hand Written Letter” telling
you why I miss you so much from where I stand.
Please don’t get a swollen head if by chance I happen to say something
nice about you.
First: I must have gone to at least 150 baseball, soccer and basketball games
you were involved in. For me it was always so exciting to watch you play.
Why? Mainly because to your credit, whether it was a fielding catch or error,
a hit or a strike out, a basket or a miss, you always carried yourself on the field
with so much dignity. I always felt when I was watching you out there that
I was watching a Derek Jeter type professional athlete because you always
carried yourself, and still do, with so much class just like Jeter always did.
Second: What make so much of our time together exciting for me was that
you never had any qualms about beating me badly. Whether it was our made
up karate, boxing, wrestling matches or our playing “pepper catches” with a
baseball, football or anything else we could find to throw at each other and
of course your heartless destruction of me when we played ping pong.
I always tried my very best to win but because you were stronger, faster and
smarter than me you just about always won. O.K. You always won! Happy?
You never had any mercy for me and I loved every minute of it. Believe me,
I never played just to let you win. I always played my heart out.
And now last: You are so endearing. The care, kindness and the love you
had for me was always very evident. Whenever we were together you made
me feel so incredibly blessed to have you in my life. Thank You! I know that
you are that way by nature so here you go…another reason why you are such
a special person.
Ryan, I could go on and on about you, and maybe I will because from
now on – every two weeks I intend to write you a “Hand Written Letter.”
Please, don’t ever feel that you have to write me back. However just maybe
somewhere along the line you will attempt to put a pen to a piece of paper
and shock the hell out of me.
And now just a couple of last minute things:
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A Letter To My 11 Year Old
1. Don’t ever be tempted to crumple up and throw my “Hand Written
Letter” away. In this world they are so rare that one day they will
be worth a fortune.
2. Please wish mom, dad and Cayla a wonderful happy Passover and
remember I have the same exact wish for you.
3. Please know that I love and treasure not only you but the extraordinary
friendship you allowed me to have with you!
OK Ry…That’s it. Now you can go out and play!
Love,
Pete
Maybe You Should Look That Gift
Horse in the Mouth After All
By Nancy Lee Schwartz
So I’ve got this tee shirt my kids gave me years ago – it says: “Stop Me
Before I Volunteer Again.” To tell you the truth, I think I should have a new
one that says “If I Volunteer Again, Ignore me! Run the other way!”
I was caring for my neighbor’s puppy – little white ball of fluff – adorable!
and cat (nicest cat I ever met.) When I’d sit on the couch, this cat liked to
sit on my head with his tail swinging back and forth in front of my face –
purring all the while. (The cat was doing the purring – not me – although,
I was pretty happy too.)
Well, as days passed by, it turned out that everyone wanted to take the puppy
home to play with for a while. After a week, I began to feel sorry for the cat
– nobody ever offered to take him home for a visit. So this one afternoon,
after someone had collected the pup to play with her grandkids, I said to
the cat, “It’s not fair – you never get to go anywhere.” So I picked him up
and brought him over to my apartment. I figured he deserved an outing too.
Well, that poor cat was TERRIFIED! He wanted no part of me or my
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apartment – he ran under an arm chair in the living room and wouldn’t
budge. After a few hours – (we had had supper, and Larry went off to his
card game shaking his head) I coaxed, I pleaded, I begged some more – but
all to no avail. That cat wasn’t about to budge. I stepped outside, and as luck
would have it my neighbor came by. I told her my sad little tale – maybe in
this case it should be tail? Anyhow, she has a cat, and told me, “Oh, don’t
worry – I’ll help you.” No more beautiful words in the English language!
And son of a gun – she came in, we upended the chair, I grabbed the cat
and carried him home – all the while telling him how sorry Grandma was
(yeah, the puppy and the cat call me grandma.) I sat there petting him, and
he wrapped himself around my neck, and dug his claws into my hair and
neck with a vengeance – and he was purring! I yelped, but I didn’t blame
him one little bit.
So I vowed once and for all to stop paving the road to hell with my good
intentions.
Unfortunately, old habits die hard. Another neighbor, who is super nice and
super organized – gad, I wish I could be organized, but it hasn’t happened yet
(not in this lifetime anyway) – mentioned she was going on vacation for a
couple of weeks and was concerned because the person who was supposed to
care for her plants wouldn’t be able to do it. No warning bells went off in my
brain – nothing – nada! “No problem,” sez I. “I’ll be glad to do it.” I went
to her apartment with a pad and pen, and wrote down instructions for watering
the various plants (she’s got a gorgeous array of ‘em – some artificial, some
real.) I went so far as to come home and type up the instructions – I really
wanted to do a good job for her!
Alas – some things are not meant to be. I was busy paving that road again.
On my first day of watering – you’re not gonna believe this – in fact I have
trouble believing it myself – I watered her artificial plants. I mean, she
has a lot of them and the imitations are mixed together with the live ones.
I finally figured out which was which – and I’m hoping against hope that
by the time she gets back, the water will have dried up around the imposter
plants and it will be my little secret.
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–A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN–
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By Myrna Berger
Left to right: Bob Silverstein, Tom Rabicki, Norm Kale, Pat Martone,
Ralph Rubin (captain) and John Goss.
In April, the Wynmoor Pool and Billiard Club was invited to form a team
and compete in a summer and winter league. The league games started the
week of April 18th and will continue through the summer, ending on August
8th, with the winter season starting a few months later.
The areas that the teams come from include Delray, Boca Raton, Boynton
Beach and Lake Worth. There will be one outside match per week where
Wynmoor will be the visiting team and Wynmoor will also host on some
occasions. Eight players form a team with an added four players that will
fill in if needed.
Once the Club players were contacted, the twelve players necessary filled
the roster in a very short time. A representative of the group went to visit
some of the clubs that the team would be playing in and found them to be
well established with tables and cloth in excellent condition.
Pool and Billiards is a very popular sport in South Florida and the clubs that
were visited were well attended with skill levels from beginner to advanced.
The league is looking forward to an interesting and fun summer playing in
this very organized and well established league.
Team Captain, Ralph Rubin is interested in starting an in-house tournament
(9-ball) once a week for players in the league and a few Wynmoor residents
that are not on the team. If you are interested in joining, please contact Ralph
Rubin at [email protected]. Wynmoor is in first place as of June 27th.
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Solid RED: Complete stop until the light changes to GREEN.
Blinking RED: Complete stop, watch for oncoming traffic, then proceed with caution.
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WOODSHOP
By Charles Goff
Left to right: Karl Georgi, Kia Williams, Guy Zannini, Kay Lines, Ernie Fluery
Guy Zannini and Kay Lines
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In the early spring, Kay Lines, chairperson of
the Art Studio here in Wynmoor met with Guy
Zannini, President of the Woodshop Club, to ask
if the Woodshop Club could help the Art Studio by
building a set of painting easels. The response was
an immediate and enthusiastic “yes”. A representative
model of the easel size and design was brought to
the club and plans were discussed. Soon specialty
items needed for the project were ordered and the
wood required was purchased. In June the completed
easels were brought to the Art Studio, and a mini
event was held. Barry Burns, resident photographer,
took pictures of this special event. Kia Williams from
Recreation was present along with the club members
who participated in the construction of the easel; Ernie
Fluery, Karl Georgi, and President Guy Zannini. Kay
Lines, Chairperson representing the Art Studio Board,
received the easels with a broad smile and handshake.
The Woodshop Club again showed its commitment
to the needs of others. As I write this I am reminded
of the contributions made by so many others in the
club. Sy Shved is a prime example. Golfers passing
hole number 15 see the wonderful bridge connecting
the main part of the course to a small island on the
course. For a second example you need look no further
than the main gate entrance. As you come on to the
grounds at the main gate you are greeted with the sign,
“Wynmoor Country Club”, another prime example of
Sy’s woodworking skill and the Club’s contributions
to the Wynmoor community. Members of the Woodworking Club are justly proud
of their many examples of outreach to the Wynmoor
community.
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SHOWS AT WYNMOOR
FITO GIRON
Saturday, August 6th - Time: 8:00 PM - Price: $5.00
ADRIANA ZABALA
MARCIA McCLAIN
CECILIA ROY
See You At The Show! - BRING A FRIEND
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Reel Times
NO FOOD/DRINKS or E-CIGARETTES
Only Bottled Water!
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Wynmoor ID is Required
MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN
1 Hr. 49 Mins. • Open Caption*
2 & 8 PM
Sunday Aug. 7
Monday Aug. 8
8 PM
Tuesday Aug. 9
8 PM
Wed.
Aug. 10
2 PM *
MAGGIE’S PLAN
Sunday Aug. 21
2 & 8 PM
Monday Aug. 22
8 PM
Tuesday Aug. 23
8 PM
Wed.
Aug. 24
2 PM*
MONEY MONSTER
2 & 8 PM
Sunday Aug. 14
Monday Aug. 15
8 PM
Tuesday Aug. 16
8 PM
Wed.
Aug. 17
2 PM*
ME BEFORE YOU
Sunday Aug. 28
2 & 8 PM
Monday Aug. 29
8 PM
Tuesday Aug. 30
8 PM
Wed.
Aug. 31
2 PM*
$2.00 ALL Times
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BSO
Security Update
with Sheriff Scott Israel
Wednesday, August 24th
at 9:00 AM in the
GRAND BALLROOM
A light breakfast will be served.
All Wynmoor residents
are welcome.
A Few Good
Volunteers
At The
North Regional
Broward College
Library
For Book Sales
Children’s Programs
English Conversation
Gift Shop
Tutoring, Etc.
Please Call Diane at
954-999-1185
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You Did!
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A new book provides a beautifully written and uplifting story of one
woman’s descent into the darkest depths of self-pity and depression and
her ultimate ascent into a bright new day of hope, love and happiness.
An Inspiring Look At Love, Illness And Recovery
(NAPS)—According to the American Cancer Society, nearly two out of
five Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some time in their lives. It’s
a rare family that’s not affected—but if it ever happens to you, a new book
may be both helpful and inspiring.
“Walk Beside Me” by Christine Handy (Proper Press, LLC) is the amazing
story of one woman’s journey from a world of fashion, fame and wealth to
one of cancer and healing; it’s about a life that goes from the glitter of New
York’s fashion world and designer labels to one of loneliness, fear, illness
and, finally, recovery.
The book is a fictionalized story of what at first seems a picture-perfect
life: a stunning model turned wife and mother, who lives in a beautiful home
with her husband and two kids in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in
Ohio. Then she’s diagnosed with breast cancer and it all seems to fall apart.
Fortunately for her, she has the most amazingly devoted group of friends
who won’t let her walk alone. These extraordinary women, all living prominent lives with demanding schedules, take turns staying with her, accompanying her to doctors’ appointments, to chemo sessions and back home, where
they do everything for her, from feeding her to bathing her to cleaning up
after her. They are her angels, and they walk beside her every step of her
long recovery.
They lift her spirits; laugh and cry with her. They share their stories, some
funny, some sad. They walk beside her spiritually and emotionally, soothing
her heartache, boosting her self-esteem and reminding her that every single
minute of her life is abundantly worth living.
This is an enthralling story of sickness and triumph, of being comfortable
in your own skin, of valuing the things that have true worth, and of learning
to fight for yourself and what you truly want. It’s the story of a woman who
peels away the layers to find her inner warrior, a woman who faces insurmountable odds and—thanks to her earthly angels—learns to treasure the
gift of God’s infinite light and love.
The author, a real-life former model and cancer survivor, is now an advocate for women with breast cancer, and donates 15 percent of the sales price
of her book to breast cancer research.
“Walk Beside Me” is available at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com in hardcover, paperback and as an e-book.
Learn More
For further facts about the book or the author, visit www.theproperpress.
com and www.christinehandy.com.
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®
Jordan T. Spohn, AAMS® Financial Advisor For EDWARD JONES (954) 973-0825
Investing:
A Marathon, Not a Sprint
The 2016 Summer Olympics began in Rio de Janeiro. One of the most
compelling events is the marathon, a 26.2-mile endurance contest with
roots dating back to ancient Greece. It may be that we’ve kept our interest
in the marathon because it can teach us much about life – and it certainly
has lessons for investors.
In fact, if you were to compare investing to an Olympic sport, it would
be much closer to a marathon than a sprint. Here’s why:
· Long-term perspective – Sprinters are unquestionably great athletes,
and they work hard to get better. Yet their events are over with quickly.
But marathoners know they have a long way to go before their race is
done, so they have to visualize the end point. And successful investors,
too, know that investing is a long-term endeavor, and that they must
picture their end results – such as a comfortable retirement – to keep
themselves motivated.
· Steady pacing – Sprinters go all out, every second and every stride.
But marathoners have to pace themselves – too many spurts of speed
could tire them out and doom their performance. As an investor, you,
too, should strive for steady, consistent progress. Rather than attempting to rush success and achieve big gains by chasing after supposedly
“hot” stocks – which may already have cooled off by the time you hear
about them – try to follow a long-term strategy that emphasizes diversification among many different investments. (Keep in mind, though,
that while diversification can reduce the impact of market downturns
that primarily affect one type of asset, it can’t guarantee success or
prevent all losses.)
Ability to overcome obstacles – When sprinters stumble or fall, they
are finished for the race; there’s simply not enough time to recover, so
they typically just stop. But over 26 miles, a marathoner can fall and –
providing he or she is not injured – get up again, compete and possibly
even win. When you’re investing for the long term, you have time to
overcome “mishaps” in the form of market volatility. So instead of
dropping out of the “race” and heading to the investment sidelines, stay
invested in all types of markets. As you near retirement, and you have
less time to recover from market downturns, you may need to adjust
your portfolio to lower your risk level – but even then, you don’t need
to call it quits as an investor.
· Proper fueling – Sprinters have to watch what they eat. But world-class
marathoners have to be ultra-diligent about their diets, especially in the
period immediately preceding a race. Because they must maximize the
oxygen their bodies can use while running, they need a high percentage
of their calories to come from carbohydrates, so they “carbo-load” when
needed. When you invest, you also need to periodically “refuel” your
portfolio so it has the energy and stamina needed to keep you moving
forward toward your goals. And that means you must add dollars to
those areas of your portfolio that need beefing up. Regular reviews with
a financial professional can reveal where these gaps exist. As an investor, you can learn a lot from Olympic marathoners – so put
this knowledge to good use.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor. See ad on page 39.
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Monday through Sunday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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On The Wynmoor Road/Bus Again
By Myrna Berger
Once, when I had just moved to Wynmoor, I overheard someone answer
who was being asked why they had moved here? The answer simply was:
“because Wynmoor has a wonderful bus system for the entire community,
and I will need it someday”.
Well, now that I have moved back to Wynmoor and don’t have a car and “I
need it”, I can appreciate that comment very much. I have only the highest
praise for the men and women that drive the buses and handle the daily calls
for pick-ups from the buildings seven days a week from early morning until
late at night.
I also met a new resident who enjoyed taking the dinner bus because she
was able to find new restaurants without driving around by herself and it was
also a good way to meet some of the residents that she otherwise would not
have had the opportunity to do. Without the hassle of driving around and
finding a parking spot the bus brings residents back and forth to different
restaurants each week.
The shopping buses make it very easy to get to malls, banks, supermarkets,
and the Festival Flea Market, with a schedule that accommodates residents all
week. Special event buses give residents a chance to attend outside activities
that they might not want to drive themselves, especially when the trip might
be very long, driving to new territory and/or coming back late at night.
I want to say here that the shopping bus drivers are the most patient,
courteous and helpful to all the residents that use this service which is
available six days a week. They know most of their passengers by name and
always say hello to them. I have never noticed a grouchy driver and I mostly
admire their ability to traverse the curves and sharp turns of some of the
village roads. I know they are doing their job, but I feel that they definitely
go the extra mile, pun intended.
My feelings are the same for the jitney and on call drivers. Both day and
night service drivers also deserve praise. One more group of people I want
to applaud are the operators that take the calls on the dispatch line. I am
sure that it can get a little crazy accommodating all the people calling to let
people in and asking for a bus pickup. There has never been a time when I
have been disappointed asking for a ride.
I strongly recommend for anyone that would like to have a lovely tour of
Wynmoor around the circle, where you could see the beauty of the lakes and
some of the displays of all the trees and flowering bushes that are abundant
on the road, take a bus ride. You would see all the villages, including those
on the North road and where the maintenance and the security buildings are
located.
Enjoy a comfortable, air conditioned bus ride sometime!
Be Alert...Be Ready...
DON’T BE
COMPLACENT
Be Hurricane
Ready
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POETS and POETRY
If your poetry was not in this issue because of space, we will try to get it in the next issue. Our goal is to
give everyone an opportunity to have their work published. All poetry will be printed as submitted.
A Dream
By Judith Bobker
I never learned to ride a bike,
Or knit quite properly,
I never mastered rod and reel,
Or sang above high C.
I couldn’t throw a baseball far,
Or with a deadly aim,
In fact, I was a total dud
At any sporting game.
I floundered in the swimming pool,
Just like a sodden mop,
And when it came to diving, all
I did was belly-flop
When I tried to snap my finger,
Not a sound was heard,
And when I tried to do the Charleston,
I looked too absurd.
I played piano for a while,
But had not the ambition.
The fire in the soul, to be
A consummate musician.
What I really wanted was
To act upon the stage,
Become another personage,
To be a different age.
But love and marriage, motherhood,
Held all my days in sway,
And thoughts of Broadway, Hollywood,
Were safely tucked away.
But life has many twists and turns,
And ‘twas my destiny
To wind up here in Florida,
A Wynmoor retiree.
And with the Actors Workshop, find
In its dramatic theme,
At last, the sweet fulfillment of
A long and ardent dream.
AMPLIFIED PHONES AVAILABLE
Florida residents with a certified hearing loss are eligible to receive a free
amplified phone from the non-profit Florida Telecommunications Relay,
Inc. Cordless and corded phones for persons with mild to severe hearing
loss. Limit one per customer. For more info. call 954-601-1930.
Please Join Us For A Distribution of Amplified Phones:
Friday, August 12th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Card Room 1 (by the library)
October 14th, December 9th
Must have a landline in your home.
Must bring back defective FTRI phone to exchange for a new one.
Special 2016 Homeowner Sign-Up Dates:
Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 17, Dec. 8
Semi-Annual
White Elephant Sale
Friday, August 26th from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
in the Grand Ballroom. Registration began July
7th. All those who participated in Winter sale are
eligible to register on Thursday, August 4th. One
table per household. Cost $10.00.
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Puzzles and Games
Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1. Apprehend
6. Makes a mistake
10. Assign a grade
14. Hello or goodbye
15. Bobbin
16. Norse god
17. Noteworthy
19. Schnozzola
20. Sleeping sickness
carrier
21. Assist
22. Component of urine
23. Fancy
25. Alter
26. Froth
30. Spartan
32. Oval
35. Sincere
39. Time of the year
40. Skin pattern
41. A twisting force
43. Attack
44. Innate
46. Jar tops
47. He flies a plane
50. Cheapskate
53. Biblical garden
54. Lie
55. Emissary
60. Indian music
61. Deranged
63. Blacken
64. A noble gas
65. Anagram of “Amend”
66. Sacred
67. Declare untrue
68. Shorthand
DOWN
1. A heavy open wagon
2. Beers
3. Hefty volume
4. Gossip
5. Abrasive
6. Historic period
7. Refund
8. Remedy
9. Sleigh
10. Significant
11. Love intensely
12. Ascended
13. Work dough
18. New Zealand parrot
24. Utilize
25. Tapestry
26. Gala
27. Margarine
Solutions on page 61
Sudoku
28. Winglike
29. Overseas Christian Use your logic to find the correct number for each square. When finished,
worker
all nine rows across, all nine columns down and all nine 8-by-8 boxes
31. Dines
must contain all nine numbers, 1 through 9 with no repeats.
33. Dot
34. Prig
36. Decorative case
37. Auctioned
Find and circle all of the summer words that are hidden in the grid.
38. Infants
The remaining letters spell an additional summer item.
42. Candidate
43. Autonomic
nervous system
45. Award
47. Alight
48. Potato state
49. Lawful
51. L
52. Units of paper
54. A reserve of
money
56. Annoying insect
57. Skin disease
58. Adolescent
59. Cocoyam
62. One or more
a WORD or Two
Word: usurp
Definition: to seize and hold by force or without right
Example: In her first managerial position, Hannah was hesitant to
delegate critical tasks for fear that a subordinate might usurp her
position.
Word: abhor
Definition: to regard with extreme repugnance; loathe
Example: She is a strict vegetarian who abhors the consumption of
meat.
Trees
APPLE
APRICOT
ASH
ASPEN
ARBORVITAE
BALD CYPRESS
BEECH
BIRCH
BOXWOOD
BUCKEYE
BUTTERNUT
CATALPA
CEDAR
CHERRY
CHESTNUT
COTTONWOOD
ELM
FIR
GINKGO
GOLDENRAIN
HAZELNUT
HEMLOCK
HICKORY
LARCH
LINDEN
LONDON PLANE
MAPLE
NECTARINE
OAK
PALM
PEACH
PEAR
PECAN
PLUM
PINE
POPLAR
REDBUD
RUBBER TREE
SEQUOIA
SPRUCE
SYCAMORE
TULIPTREE
WALNUT
WITCHHAZEL
WILLOW
YELLOWWOOD
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Visit Our Business Center
located in the Country Club
Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8:00am-5:00pm
The Business Center provides
services such as:
• Copying
• Faxing
• Computer Service
• Printing
• Recreation Class/Trip Sign-ups
• Studio Access
• Guest Passes
• Library Book Loans
• Dinner Bus Sign-ups
For more info, 954-978-2643
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Front Row Center...
AUGUST 2016
By Selma Glass
Broward Stage Door Theater on
Sample Road in Coral Springs has a good
summer season to cool off in! Playing
now until August 14th is Neil Simon’s
‘Broadway Bound’. This is part 3 of his
autobiographical trilogy’ Eugene and his
brother Stanley break into show biz as pro
comedy writers, and their parents’ marriage comes to an end. Neil Simon’s
plays are always funny, warm and touching, and audiences love them! Playing
from August 5th – September 18th is ‘Blame It On The Movies’, a revue of
over 75 of the most well-known songs in cinematic history, ranging from
‘Gone With The Wind’ to ‘Footloose’. It’s a fun-filled homage to movie
musicals, screwball westerns, sizzling screen romances, thrillers, and action
epics....... From September 2nd – October 16th is ‘The Rothschilds’, a 2-time
Tony Award winner, a famous rags-to-riches story about the charismatic,
resourceful and ambitious Mayer Rothstein and his family, and how they
overcame prejudice to build a family banking business. They went from the
Jewish ghetto to the courts of the rich and powerful. This play has not been
shown in south Florida before and kudos to the Stage Door Theater for their
selection!
Broward Center for the Arts, Broadway Series, will present their new season
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starting in October...more on their schedule later!
Thomas Wolfe was a major American novelist of the early 20th century
most notable for his first book, ‘Look Homeward Angel’. He also wrote ‘The
Web and the Rock’, ‘You Can’t Go Home Again’, ‘Of Time and the River’.
I was spellbound by his poetic words, his soaring emotions. When I was in
high school, he was my favorite novelist and I read everything, his novels,
short stories, poems. I typed out favorite passages and dramatized them to my
friends. Unfortunately, he died at only 38 years old, of a rare disease. I had not
heard or read anything about him for many years. A newly released movie is
out called ‘Genius’. It focuses on Thomas Wolfe and his relationship with his
editor, Maxwell Perkins. Perkins was also the editor of Ernest Hemingway
and F. Scott Fitzgerald. This was a long and tumultuous relationship. Perkins
edited the manuscript of Wolfe’s first novel, ‘Look Homeward Angel’ to a
more manageable form (Wolfe wrote thousands of pages). I loved the movie
and thought the acting of Jude Law as Wolfe, and Colin Firth as Perkins was
extraordinary, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they were both nominated for
an Academy Award! Nicole Kidman played Aline Bernstein, a Broadway
costume designer who had a tumultuous relationship with Wolfe. I do hope the
movie will be shown at Wynmoor. I will most certainly see it again! Wynmoor
Saturday night shows are only $5.00 throughout the summer...cool off at the
Wynmoor Theater and the movies! See you next month! INSIDER NEWS
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Rising Up To Meet The Challenge
By Sheriff Scott Israel
When I talk with residents in the community, I’m often asked if the Broward
Sheriff’s Office has been able to make real improvements to keep our county
and its 1.8 million residents safer and more secure. The short answer: Absolutely
yes!
When I became Sheriff in January 2013, Broward was
in the midst of a public safety crisis. Crime had soared
to unacceptable highs; our homeless and mentally ill
were being treated as criminals; we were sending far
too many kids to jail; and we had an agency that both
failed to resemble our diverse community and struggled
to connect with it.
What a difference almost four years of hard work
and innovative ideas can make. Thanks to BSO’s
amazing sworn and civilian personnel and the agency’s
progressive law enforcement initiatives, violent crime in
Broward has plummeted to its lowest levels in decades.
We’ve reversed the long trend of rising crime by
performing exceptional police work while incorporating
new proactive approaches to crime fighting, including
intelligence-led policing.
Our Violence Intervention Proactive Enforcement Response (VIPER) Unit, a
crime-fighting initiative that targets Broward County’s most dangerous violent
criminals, and the Burglary Apprehension Team (BAT), which targets criminals
who break into homes and vehicles, are two highly successful examples. Since
2012, violent offenses are down 18 percent while burglaries have plunged a
stunning 42 percent because of these two initiatives.
BSO has also been quick in confronting unforeseen, new law enforcement
challenges. When the highly-dangerous designer drug Flakka suddenly
appeared and became an out-of-control scourge in Broward, we met it head on.
Within months, we effectively stamped out the deadly drug from Broward’s
streets.
Yet, while a strong response is warranted during certain circumstances, I
am also mindful there is no one-size-fits-all approach to
public safety. Through the Juvenile Civil Citation Program
and P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Program, thousands of students have
been kept in the classroom and out of the courtroom –
avoiding criminal records while being given a chance
to turn their lives around. We have also made dramatic
strides with our Homeless Outreach Initiative, which
connects the homeless to appropriate social services –
treating them with dignity and respect instead of arrests
and costly jail space.
BSO has also diligently worked to bring transparency
and build community trust by embracing a community
policing model where law enforcement and members
of Broward’s diverse communities work hand in hand
to improve public safety services and make their own
neighborhoods safer.
Amazingly, we have accomplished far more by
working with far less. As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, we have become
more streamlined, smarter and efficient in tackling the public safety issues
confronting us.
In the years to come, I vow to continue to advance the mission and goals of
BSO. My top priorities include: the expansion of our body-worn camera program
so all deputies are equipped with the technology; the further development of
the Civil Citation Program; and increased fraud protections for senior citizens.
The past four years have brought about huge successes, and I am excited
for what BSO has in store for the future.
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PROGRAMS...
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North Regional/Broward College Library
AUGUST
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.
• Coconut Creek, FL 33066 • 954-201-2601
ADULT PROGRAMS:
1st Floor Adult Community Coloring: The world has become a complicated and stressful place.
Adult coloring is a therapeutic way to escape. If you’re coloring, you’re not checking your smart
phone, surfing the web, responding to emails, flipping channels, or tweeting. Take some time today,
to reduce your stress by being creative! Sponsored by the Friends of North Regional/BC Library.
2nd Floor Gallery Exhibit: Photography by Robert Grauer. Award winning photographer, exhibits
Exhibits:
his passion for fine art photography.
2nd Floor Book Display: Olympic spirit is here! For the summer, at least. We’ll be featuring a display
table with books, dvds, and other goodies about the Olympics and Olympic sports. Check it out!
Gallery:
Seven Doors. An art installation by local artist Nazli Amirghasemi. Seven Doors leads one on
2nd Floor Jigsaw Puzzle: Collaborate with other library customers to complete a challenging jigsaw
expedition
through different cultures of the world. Reflecting on how knowledge helps overcome bar
puzzle.
March 2016 Programs
leadsLANGUAGE
to a strongerCLASSES:
connection between humans.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays – English Café: a conversation practice class for intermediate learners of
English.
6:30Case:
to 7:45
p.m. Rm
226Craft Art Exhibit. Earthsea Characters and Creatures inspired
Display
Asian
Paper
1st Floor
Wednesdays – Spanish Café: conversational Spanish practice for English speakers. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Read selection
“AonWizard
of Earthsea.”
Teen Room
1st Floor.
Freegal® Music Freegal® Music Service offers download access to more than 8 million songs,
including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music
Display Case: Check out some of the top books: Top Book of 2015.
2nd Floor
from over 28,000 labels with music that originates in over 80 countries. Compatible with most
devices, you can download up to 6 songs per week once downloaded, they never expire, time-out,
or disappear!
Language
Classes:Just log on to the service with your library card number and PIN (the last 4 digits
of your phone number).
Thursdays – Digital Downloads Open House. Learn how to access and download free books, music,
Tuesdays
& Wednesdays
Café:First
a conversation
practice
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Best Brain Training: Get Moving
By Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.
For a rock-solid memory and
razor-sharp brainpower, get up and
move! A growing stack of research
confirms that working your brain
as if it were a core muscle keeps it
younger and fitter. Exercise is good
for your brain, for a ton of reasons.
One biggie: Getting active slashes
stress, and taming tension is the
single most important thing you can
do to slow memory loss and sidestep
fuzzy thinking. Stress hormones
switch off parts of the hippocampus,
a brain area involved with memory,
reducing the ability to learn. Over
time, high anxiety can tip over into
depression, and that messes with
memory.
These days, we’re excited about the slew of new research that shows
how exercise helps your brain: --Better blood flow. Exercise increases circulation in areas of the brain
hit hardest by Alzheimer’s disease, says one new study from the University
of Kentucky. Volunteers who were the most fit had the best blood flow to
regions where Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles happen.
--More connections. Getting active increases levels of a brain chemical
called brain-derived neurotrophic growth factor, which helps brain cells
grow and connect. More connections boost brainpower. In a recent study
from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago of 525 older people, those
with the most BDNF showed the smallest declines in mental prowess. This
was true even for those with signs of Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that
BDNF builds extra connections in the brain that may act as collateral pathways around diseased areas, allowing you to still find your keys, balance
your checkbook and enjoy your life.
--Less brain “trash.” Movement helps your brain use more glutamate,
an amino acid that helps neural pathways transmit signals. When excess
glutamate piles up between cells, it creates tiny toxic-waste dumps that are
linked to a wide variety of brain disorders as well as to dementia. Researchers from Canada’s University of Guelph found that exercise can increase the
amount of glutamate your brain uses, so there’s less trash mucking up things.
The best save-your-brain plan combines exercise with these other essentials:
1. Other stress-soothing activities, such as meditation, knitting, bowling
with friends or listening to your favorite music;
2. a healthy eating plan that has you
staying away from the Five Food Felons -- most saturated and all trans fats,
added sugars and sugar syrups, and
any grain that isn’t 100 percent whole
-- and eating plenty of produce, whole
grains and good fats like the omega-3s
in salmon and wild trout;
3. taking supplements containing,
specifically, DHA omega-3. ALA omega-3 may also be beneficial for your
eyes, joints and brain, and is found in
food like walnuts and avocados.
Daily mental challenges, such as
learning a language, doing crosswords
or Sudoku, or other brain-stimulating
mental gymnastics also are beneficial.
Try these activities:
Yoga plus meditation: In a recent University of California Los Angeles
study of 25 adults age 55 and older with mild memory problems, this combo
was even better than brain-training games at improving memory and reducing
depression. A weekly class plus 20 minutes of daily practice was all it took.
Yoga can ease stress, reduce inflammation and encourage formation of new
brain connections.
Gardening, dancing and other fun stuff: In a new University of Pittsburgh study, scans of the 876 volunteers revealed that the more activity the
better it was for the brain. Everything from walking and gardening to dancing
and going to the gym kept the brains of older adults bigger, reducing risk for
Alzheimer’s by up to 50 percent. Aerobic exercise: In one recent lab study, aerobic activities -- a long walk,
pedaling your exercise bike while you watch the nightly news, a new class at
the gym -- bested strength training for stimulating growth of new cells in a
brain area involved with learning and memory. In another study of 876 older
adults, varying between moderate and intense exercise translated into faster
thinking and keener memories. Their brains were comparatively 10 years
younger than non-exercisers’ were.
***
Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is
Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To
live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com.
(c) 2016 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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United States Democracy
By Philip Edwards
Sit down and hold on. This is probably different than you thought.
Americans share a reverence for our Founding Fathers that wrote the
Declaration of Independence and created our Constitution. Most were
remarkable and gifted people, but like all of us, they were shaped and
influenced by their environment and their prejudices.
John Adams, a Founding Father and our second President, was married
to Abigail Adams. She wrote to her husband, “And, by the way, in the
New Code of Laws (Constitution) which I suppose it will be necessary
for you to make, I desire you would remember the ladies.” She was asking
equal treatment (liberation) for women. John’s response, “As to your
extraordinary code of laws, I cannot but laugh.” My guess is those long
cold New England nights just got colder for John.
The colonists were entrenched and followed the British form of
government that was imposed on them. Before Independence, only white
wealthy freehold landowners who were “invested” could vote or hold
office. During the war, this same pattern held true. One was considered
invested in the country if they bought and owned large acreage of land.
Obviously, women, minorities, slaves, the middle class, the poor, Jews,
Quakers, and most Catholics could not vote. Each state set their own
requirements and criteria for voting and holding government positions.
After four bloody years of war, in which more colonists died in English
prison barges off the east coast than died in actual combat, the colonists
argued that they, too, were invested in America, even without land or
money. They argued they were invested with their arms, legs, vocations,
assets, and their very lives in liberty and America. Most states reduced,
refined, or eliminated the freehold requirement to vote or hold public
office for white free men. However, many of the states continued religious
restrictions until 1850. Connecticut and Massachusetts implemented the
first literacy tests to discriminate against the Irish. I am half Irish.
Many of our forefathers rejected and resisted the right of every free
man to vote, not just because they weren’t wealthy, but also because
they came from that British background that believed commoners were
too unsophisticated, uneducated and unprepared to make those types of
decisions. Most of our forefathers not only did not believe in the populist
vote, but the thought of all citizens voting scared them to death.
The privileged colonist felt the poor would sell their votes, the uneducated
would squander votes, the weak would be intimidated by the powerful, and
drinkers would be directed by alcohol. George Washington was accused in
1757 of providing 144 gallons of rum to voters in order to win an office in
Virginia. Dr. Benjamin Rush said, ‘They call it democracy—mobocracy in
my opinion would be more proper.” John Adams responded to a suggestion
to open the voting rights to all free men, “It is dangerous to open so fruitful
a source of controversy and altercation, as would be opened by attempting
to alter the qualification of voters. There will be no end to it John Randolph,
who became a member of Congress from Virginia said, “I am an aristocrat.
I love liberty. I hate equality. Are we men?” His argument was that only
the wealthy should vote and have a place at the political table. James Kent
from New York wrote, The tendency of universal suffrage is to jeopardize
the rights of property, and the principles of liberty.”
Senator Gouvemer Morris I of New York, who wrote the Preamble to
the Constitution and other sections, had this to say about the populist vote,
The mob begin to think and reason. Poor reptiles! It is with them a vernal
morning, they are struggling to cast off their winter’s slough (skin) and
ere noon they will bite, depend upon it He aggressively pressed for only
allowing wealthy landowners to vote and hold political office. For him,
We the people really meant in his heart, We the privileged. The strongest
consistent voice for universal suffrage was from the old, wise, and battle
worn statesman, Benjamin Franklin.
However, our first congressional leaders so feared the populist vote that
they instituted two items in the Constitution to ensure that those in power
were given an advantage. Originally, Senators were not elected by
voters, but by the state legislators. This system became so corrupt that
Congress passed the 17th Amendment in 1913 that changed the way
Senators are elected. From 1913, qualified voters in their states have
elected their Senators.
The second way the forefathers attempted to block the populist vote
was to create the Electoral College that actually elects the President of
the United States, rather than the vote of the people. This continues today.
‘The Electoral College consists of 538 electors. A majority of 270 electoral
votes is required to elect the President. Your state’s entitled allotment of
electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation:
one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your
Senators.”
Each state’s collective votes determine how the electors will vote.
Therefore, the need is there to vote for your choice and hope that the
accumulated votes produce the candidate of your choice for the Presidency.
Our forefathers, like us, were not perfect. The Preamble of the
Constitution says, ‘We the people of the United States, in order to form
a more perfect Union ...”. Everyday of every year, we work to make it
better for all of us. We the People.
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Wynmoor Pickleball Club Members Win
City of Coconut Creek Tournament
By Sandra Cohen
On June 14th, the City of Coconut Creek Recreation Center at the corner of Lyons Road and Coconut
Creek Parkway, held their first pickleball tournament and luncheon. Several of our Wynmoor Pickleball
Club members participated, and took three of the top four winning positions.
When the participants arrived in the morning, teams of two were established through a random
drawing. Although the competition was tough, Wynmoor resident Leeland Shanle and his partner
Coconut Creek resident Mike Darienzo took first place. Each received a first place medal and a $25
gift certificate to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Irwin Cohen and his partner Robin Thompson, both Wynmoor
residents, took second place.
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POST
By Freddy Groves
Operation
Gratitude
Operation Gratitude needs our help. Carolyn
Blashek, founder of OpGrat, recently sent
out a request for funds to ship 3,272 more
care packages to troops currently deployed in
dangerous areas.
It costs $15 to send one box, so you can do
the math. It needs a lot of dollars.
Since its founding in 2003, Operation
Gratitude has sent 1.5 million care packages
to our active-duty men and women who are
deployed overseas. Donations of items for
the boxes are given by large corporations and
small companies, individuals and groups.
The boxes always contain excellent treats
valued at nearly $100, and might include
videos, flash drives, candy, books, toiletries,
games and more. Each one contains letters
from home. Sometimes there might be a key to
a brand-new vehicle that will be waiting when
the soldier, sailor, airman or Marine gets home.
Additionally, OpGrat now sends packages to
first responders, wounded heroes, new recruits
and more.
But the postage ... that’s the big problem.
There are no government handouts, no
discounts from the Post Office. It’s all on us
to help with that.
OpGrat always does a big push at the
holidays, and the goal this year is to send out
250,000 packages as they close in on the 2
million mark.
If you can help out with the cost of mailing
a couple of boxes, or even just a few dollars,
send a check to:
Operation Gratitude
PO Box 260257
Encino, CA 91426-0257
Or visit www.operationgratitude.com for
ways to donate online. Your donation is tax
deductible. If you like to check out things out in
advance (good for you, if you do), go online to
CharityNavigator.com and hunt for Operation
Gratitude. You’ll see it has a solid four-star
rating with a 100-percent accountability and
transparency score.
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Broward County Property Appraiser
Lori Parrish Answers Your Questions
It's TRIM Time for Broward County Residents
Dear Lori:
We just bought a new home in Broward County.
When does the Broward County Property Appraiser mail the 2016 proposed
tax notices and what is the best way to contact your office if we have questions
regarding our property’s 2016 valuation and exemptions?
The Wilsons, Hollywood, FL (via email)
On August 12, 2016, the Broward County Property Appraiser will mail
over 770,000 Proposed Tax (TRIM) Notices to property owners on behalf
of the various Broward County taxing authorities. The 2016 TRIM Notices
will provide property owners information on their 2016 property assessment,
exemptions, proposed tax amounts and proposed tax rates. These notices
inform property owners of their right to both appeal their property assessment and to attend their various taxing authority budget hearings regarding
the proposed tax rates.
The Property Appraiser’s Office does not set tax rates or collect taxes.
If you wish to discuss the proposed tax rate or any new fees or fee increases
on your TRIM Notice, you should contact the County Commission, School
Board, City Commission and other taxing authorities listed on the TRIM
Notice. The TRIM Notice will include phone numbers for each taxing authority, as well as the schedule of the budget public hearings. Each taxing
authority is required to hold two hearings before setting the tax rate. These
agencies welcome comments from taxpayers like you when setting their
budgets and tax rates.
The Property Appraiser’s Office determines the property’s market value
as of January 1, 2016 and grants exemptions to qualified applicants. If you
believe you may be eligible for an exemption you are not currently receiving, you can still late file for all 2016 exemptions until September 19, 2016.
For exemption questions and assistance, please call 954.357.6830 or email
Kelly Brown at [email protected]. If you believe the market value of your
property, as stated on your 2016 TRIM Notice is not what a buyer would have
reasonably paid for your property on January 1, 2016, you must contact our
office or file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board by the September
19, 2016 deadline. Please be advised you cannot challenge your actual tax
amount, but rather your property assessment. If you would like to discuss
your 2016 property assessment please call or email or visit our office. For
residential properties, please call 954.357.6831 or email Scott Lewis at
[email protected]. For condo, co-op and timeshare properties, please call
954.357.6832 or email Maureen Morrison at [email protected]. For
commercial properties, please call 954.357.6862 or email Vincent Clark
at [email protected]. You may also contact me directly at 954.357.6904 or
by email at [email protected]. Our office is located at 115 South Andrews
Avenue, Room 111, Fort Lauderdale. The office is open from 7:00AM to
6:00PM (Monday – Friday). To better accommodate the schedules of working families, our office will be open on Saturday, August 27 and Saturday,
September 10 from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.
If after speaking to one of our appraisers, you still disagree with our determination of the 2016 market value, we will help you file an appeal petition
directly with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). All valuation petitions
must be received by the VAB (115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 120, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301) by close of business on September 19, 2016. You
may also file a petition online with the VAB https://bcvab.broward.org/
axiaweb2016. Should you have any questions regarding the VAB, please
contact their office directly at [email protected] or 954.357.7205.
Should you need additional information about property assessments,
exemptions, and the TRIM Notice, please visit www.bcpa.net or call
954.357.6830.
Sincerely,
Lori
Lori Parrish, CFA
If you have a question for Lori, please email her at [email protected] or write to her at the
Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 111, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301.
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Donald Buikus
Attorney at Law
1402 North State Road 7 • Margate, Florida
(954) 974-2704
REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS
TITLE INSURANCE PROBATE, WILLS
Gulfstream Park and Casino
Monday, August 1st
Receive $10.00 Free play and $7.00 Meal Voucher.
Departs Tract 1000 at 10:00 AM
Cost: $7.00
HHH
REASONABLE FEES
Real Estate Closings
$495.00
Quit Claim Deed
$125.00
Single Simple Will
$ 75.00
Durable Power of Attorney
$ 75.00
Living Will
$ 10.00
Clearing of Title When One Spouse Dies
$195.00
Probate
Call for Price
Plus costs, recording fees, filing fees or title insurance premiums
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements.
Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information regarding our qualification
and experience.
Benvenuto Opera Luncheon
Thursday, August 18th
Join us for an Opera show and luncheon at Benvenuto.
Includes a gourmet lunch, show and transportation.
Departs Tract 1000 at 10:45 AM.
Cost: $42.00
HHH
Dania Jai-Alai
Monday, August 22nd
Receive $10.00 Free play and $5.00 meal voucher.
Government ID required upon registration. Departs
Tract 1000 at 9:45 AM.
Cost: $7.00
HHH
Miami Marlins vs. LA Dodgers
Friday, September 9th
First pitch is at 7:10 pm.
Depart Tract 1000 at 4:00 pm.
Cost: $49.00
A Night at The Cove
This event continues, every other Thursday Night from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
on the Country Club Patio! A free event to all our residents and their guests.
Live Music, Food and Dancing under the stars. Food is available for purchase
until 7:00 PM.
August 11th: King Arthur
August 25th: Edie DiCaro
September 8th: Mike Rapposelli
September 22nd: Randy Stevens
Afternoon Mall Schedule
PICK UP STARTS AT 12:00 NOON
Monday: Publix
(return time 2:30 PM)
Tuesday: Coral Square Mall & Michaels
Wednesday: Walmart (Atlantic Blvd.)
Thursday: Festival Flea Market
(return time is 3:00 PM)
Friday:
1st Friday: Super Target
2nd Friday: Publix
3rd Friday: Boca Town Center
4th Friday: Publix
5th Friday: coral Square & Michaels
(return time for all malls is 3:00 PM)
Saturday Morning: Penn Dutch & Walmart (Turtle Run)
EVERY WEEK
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ALL YEAR ROUND CLUB
Presents
GAMBLERS GETAWAY
September 21st & 22nd 2016
Your trip will include:
Door to door luxury motor coach transportation
Gaming at The Isles Casino, $10 Free Play
& $4 Coupon for use at the buffet
Check in at the Holiday Inn, Ft Myers Forum
Champagne Cocktails & Hors d’ouevres
Dinner & Show at the Broadway Palm
Yesterday’s – The Rockin 50’s & Groovin 60’s
Hot breakfast buffet
Gaming at Dania Beach Casino, $10 Free Play & $5 Food Voucher
$121 per person – $30 single supplement
For more information please call:
Joy 954-978-2222 or Selma 954-415-2974
2016
Homestead Exemption
Property Tax Exemption
Filing Dates
Announced For
The Wynmoor Residents
Broward County Property Appraiser Lori Parrish has announced special
2016 homeowner sign-up dates for Homestead, Senior and other property
tax exemptions. Deputy Property Appraisers will be accepting applications Homestead,
Senior and other property tax exemptions at the Wynmoor Main Clubhouse Library.
2016 Schedule
Deputy Property Appraisers will assist residents at the main clubhouse on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00am - 12:00pm:
November 17, 2016**
December 8, 2016**
**Please note: 3rd Thursday in November
& 2nd Thursday in December
Documents required to file a Homestead Exemption include:
• a current Florida driver’s license or Florida identification card, and
• a current voter registration card or declaration of domicile
• Non-US citizens must also provide proof of permanent residency.
Qualified residents 65 years of age or older as of January 1, 2016 may
also apply for the additional Senior Exemption. Eligible seniors must have
a total household income not to exceed $28,482. Seniors must bring a copy
of their 2015 Income Tax Return or a copy of their 2015 Social Security
1099 form if no tax return was filed. The Property Appraiser’s full outreach calendar can be viewed at www.
bcpa.net/Events.asp. For further information visit our website at www.bcpa.
net or contact The Outreach Department at 954.357.5579 or [email protected]. * Third Thursday in November & Second Thursday in December to
avoid holiday conflicts
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Dear Dr. Joy...
By Joy Berke Sanchez, PhD
Dear Dr. Joy, I have never gone to a
psychologist and wonder what it is like.
Do I lie on a couch while you sit there in a
chair taking notes? Must I confess my most
inner feelings? Please tell me what I should
expect, should I choose to seek professional
help, and what is the theory behind what
you do?
I’ll answer your questions and then give you some general information. If
a person is thinking about seeking psychotherapy they should first become
somewhat savvy about what they are looking to accomplish. Unfortunately
most people have no idea what they are looking for. They usually get a
list of providers from their insurance companies and choose a therapist by
where they are located, whether they want a male or female or if they like
the person’s name. Another way people find a therapist is by asking friends
or family if they know someone and if they found that person helpful. That’s
somewhat better than the provider list. A better way is to speak with your
physician and hopefully he or she will recommend someone who would
be a good match for you. A good match is someone who does the type or
types of therapies that have a good chance of working for what ails you.
It also means that you feel comfortable, understood, look forward to your
next session and just ‘click’ with that person. Truthfully a person has to be
lucky to find the appropriate psychotherapist the first time around. It does
happen but certainly not always. What is more common is that you will see
someone two or three times before you make a decision as to whether you
want to stay or try someone else.
As for what transpires once you are there, it varies from therapist to therapist
and client to client. It is mainly Freudian analysts who have patients lie on a
couch and although I am fairly well versed in the technique on an intellectual
level, I have never actually used it, nor am I trained in Freudian analysis. It
is still being used, but personally, I only know one person in that particular
discipline. In my office individuals sat in a big comfy reclining chair with a
hassock while I sat facing them in a not so comfy upright chair. Sometimes
I took notes but most of the time I wrote what I needed to write after the
session was over. Couples often sat on a loveseat in my office or on two
facing chairs. I always had clients tape their sessions because I found that the
moment they walked out the door, they totally forgot what was said. It was
especially useful for couples, parents and children and business partners. They
were told to listen to the tape twice; once right after the session and once right
before the next session so it was fresh in their minds. Some clients saved all
their tapes and some taped right over them the next week. Also, I frequently
worked with an easel, where I wrote down key phrases, drew diagrams or
used it in other useful ways. Usually I sent the client home with the papers.
As for theories behind therapy, these are also varied. Obviously,
psychologists/psychotherapists believe that when people are troubled in
some area of their lives, they can be helped to overcome whatever difficulties
they are having and be more fulfilled, happier, calmer and engage in ‘better’
relationships. The way the therapist will approach a presenting problem
will depend on the personality of the client and the nature of the issue. For
example, some people are very cerebral and look at life scientifically while
being removed or alienated from their emotional state. Others experience
their emotions as being very close to the surface and can’t put them aside
to think through their problems with clarity and reason. It is clear that these
two people must be dealt with differently. The nature of the problem is also
quite relevant. Grief for example, needs to be dealt with on an emotional
level and the ‘scientist’ would have great difficulty in thinking his way out
of feeling that kind of pain.
One of the techniques I find very useful is relatively unknown. It is called
Structural Consulting and can be used for individuals, couples, families,
businesses, etc. Using this, the therapist or consultant would attempt to
uncover the concepts that are held unconsciously by the client(s) that lead
to unproductive behavior and undesired results. This is done simply by
asking questions of the client until the concept is revealed and then the
client is shown how the concept is interfering in his or her life and together
we rethink it. There are usually no emotions involved and it ‘is a purely
cognitive session. If successful, it works very well and very quickly. The
downside to this technique is that many people don’t want to fully look
inside themselves and think through their answers. It requires honesty and
the ability to think rationally. If the client continues to say “I don’t know’
in answer to the question, then the session has to end and another approach
must be used. The challenge for the consultant is in knowing which question
to ask and when to ask it. It is a technique that takes years of training and is
difficult to master and therefore there are only a handful of therapists who
are certified to use it.
I hope I’ve answered your questions and also hope that other readers have
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CONDO LAW
Q A
By Mark Bogen
and
Q
I have owned my condo unit for years and have rented it out most
of the time I have owned it, sometimes on a weekly basis. All of a
sudden, the board had a board meeting and decided the minimum lease
term must be 1 month. Is the board able to change the minimum lease
terms?
A
No. However, you must look at your association’s governing documents to see if and what leasing restrictions bound the owners. If it
currently states the minimum rental period must be at least one week, then
the board may not enact any rule that conflicts with the governing documents. In order to change the minimum lease term, the owners would have
to approve an amendment to your governing documents that change these
restrictions. Under Florida law, even if the owners do approve the change
and you do not, you would be grandfathered in until there is a change in
ownership for your unit.
HHHHHHH
Q
A
May the board pass a rule that prohibits smoking anywhere on the
common elements (common areas)?
Yes. The board is able to pass a rule to prohibit smoking within the
common elements such as a clubhouse, corridors or catwalks, and
other common areas.
Thursday
Night
Bingo will be held
in the Ballroom.
Doors open
at 6 PM,
game begins
at 7 PM.
All Wynmoor
residents
are welcome!
Q
My wife and I own a unit. May wife works in the management office for our association and I want to be on the board. Is this allowed
because my wife works in the management office?
A
Generally, yes this is allowed. If you are a director, you would access to all of the records that your wife would have access to being
in the management office.
HHHHHHH
Q
I received a fine violation notice from our HOA board for having
a sign on my front yard stating that my home was protected by a
security alarm company. May I be fined for having this type of sign?
A
For HOA’s, any owner may display a sign of reasonable size provided by the security company so long as the sign is installed within
10 feet from the entrance to your home. If the sign is further than 10 feet
from any entrance to your home, then you would be subject to a fine if the
association’s governing documents or architectural rules prohibit signs.
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Theatre
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The Lion In Winter
By Lynne List
On Sunday afternoon, February 12th, the fantastic drama, The
Lion in Winter, will be presented here in Wynmoor’s West
Wing by the Supper Club. This
is not an historical drama,
though the characters are real.
This is a story of intrigue,
infidelity, and murder plots; a
story of personal and political
conflicts of King Henry II.
The show was first seen as
a movie starring Katherine
Hepburn and then moved
to the stage starring Glenn
Close.
There will be ONLY ONE
PERFORMANCE. The
show will be performed by
the Curtain Call Playhouse,
a talented professional
travelling troupe, who will
be performing at the Willow
Theatre in Boca, the Sunrise
Theater, and other venues in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Doors will
open at 1:00 PM and the curtain goes up at 2:00 PM after the audience has
enjoyed a light lunch of Roast Beef and Turkey croissant sandwiches, potato
salad, a succulent chocolate dessert, coffee and iced tea.
The ticket price is only $15 per person, tax and gratuity included, for the
lunch and the show. Tables hold 8 to 9 people and will be assigned on a first
come first served basis. Flyers and Order Forms will be emailed in early
September. (Please note, if you supplied your email for the musical you do
not need to give it to us again, and please do not.) If you have not sent in your
email then send it to [email protected] and write Supper Club in the subject
line. If you do not have an email, you can send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to Lynne List 2708 Nassau Bend, Apt. F-1. When the forms are
available in early September they will be sent to you.
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By Lynne List
What is “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”? It’s a witty musical
revue that tackles modern love in all its forms, from the perils and pitfalls of
the first date to marriage. It will have you rolling in the aisles as it takes on the
truths and myths behind “the relationship.” It is also the second longest running
Off-Broadway hit musical. This tells you, in itself, what a great show it is.
The show will be presented in the West Wing for three performances on
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday March 8th, 9th and 10th by the professional
traveling troupe, The Curtain Call Playhouse who also will be performing the
show in various venues in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
Prior to the show, the patrons will enjoy a gourmet sit-down served dinner
provided by Olde Florida Catering. The meal will consist of a glass of wine
(BYOB if you want more), a garden salad, and a choice of Chicken Marsala
or Salmon in Dill Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Baby Carrots, éclair for dessert and
coffee, tea and soda.
The total cost, per person, including tax and gratuities is only $32. Imagine,
a wonderful dinner and Broadway show for no more, or less, than what you
would pay for a meal in a good restaurant.
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NEIGHBORLY
NEWS
By Marlene Lieberman
Thanks to our recreation department for bringing the July 4th Party
indoors. The food was good and plentiful, the DJs had people dancing
around all afternoon. Looking forward to next year.
Since things are quiet around our building, this will be a potpourri of my
thoughts as I go along.
Did you know that the Florida schools are reopening around mid-August?
The temperatures are the hottest (around 90º) this year. Why do you put your
discarded furniture, pictures, knick knacks outside of you storage bin? Why
do you leave the lights on, the door open after exiting the garbage room or
storage area? For all the dog owners – please keep them on a leash, keep
them from barking and scaring non-dog lovers. Thanks for cleaning up after
them. We love them too. Whew! Got that off my chest.
August Happy Birthday: Lorraine Dunleavy, Marilyn Oshins, Sal Granato.
Happy Anniversary: Grace and Frank Petruzzi, Maralyn and Bruce Wallace.
Happy moving to Evelyn Chertok. She is relocating to be near her family
on the West Coast of Florida. Evelyn has been the past president of the
1803 Social club for many years. Under her leadership the Club planned
luncheons, dinners and many activities too much to mention. So we bid
“Adieu” to a lovely lady. May you enjoy many more years in good health.
We will miss you.
Make every day –a Happy Day.
2901 Victoria Circle
Our July Fourth Celebration was a big success thanks to Kia Williams,
our fabulous staff and all our resident volunteers led by Ceil Eitman who
helped them set up. The high, Wynmoor spirit was on display along with
the colorful decorations, beautiful, patriotic centerpieces made, as usual, by
Rita Margolin (L-2) and the music made everyone feel like dancing. The
festivities began with the Presentation of Colors hosted by the American
Legion Post #170 led by Commander Don Schwiesow and was totally
impressive. This day was another superb ‘win’ for Wynmoor!
We’re about to start our laundry room floor project and let’s keep our
fingers crossed that it goes smoothly. I know, I know – something always
happens that is totally unexpected and usually unpleasant but I’m hoping for
the best and relying on all of you to be patient. It’ll look great when it’s done.
That’s it for now. ‘Til next month stay well, keep safe and please be good
to each other.
3204 Portofino Point
By Frances Schoenberg
We are sorry to report the loss of one of our longtime residents on June
20th. Philip Rubin was Assistant Director of our building for many years
and served us well. We will miss him and offer our condolences to his wife,
Doris and their family.
Our building director, Lee Warman has been in the hospital and is now
recovering in rehab. We wish her good health in the future.
Keep well and have a pleasant summer.
By Joan Sampson
Maybe it’s me, but I don’t remember a summer as consistently hot and
humid as this one! It started early and just hasn’t let up. Thank heaven for
our nice, cool pools – all of which seem to be up and running! It’s the place
to be!
Do You Want To Be Notified or Not?
If you have a computer and wish to be notified of cancellations or emergency situations in Wynmoor, contact
Fred Michael in the Administration Building to give him your e-mail address.
You will be notified of any cancellations. i.e. The Cove canceled due to inclement weather.
When Wynmoor calls us to take action. In the case of the traffic fiasco, Fred let us know who to call or email. It turned
out that over four hundred Wynmoorites did call and or email and the next day there was relief in the traffic situation.
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August Classes
Monday
Chair Yoga (Charland): Starting August 1st from 1:00 – 2:00 PM for
5 weeks; $35.00
Tuesday
Creativity Unlimited - Paint (Benezra): Starting August 2nd from 10:00
AM – 12:00 for 4 weeks; $45.00
Following the Leader - Paint (Emerick): Starting August 2nd from
1:00 – 3:00 PM for 4 weeks $30.00
Jewelry Repair/ Button Necklaces (Holtzman): Starting August 9th
from 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM for ONE DAY; $20.00
Line Dancing (Levitan): Starting August 2nd from 10:00 – 11:00 AM
for 5 weeks; $35.00
Thursday
Canasta (Levitan): Starting August 4th from 3:30 – 5:30 PM for 4 weeks; $32.00
Mah Jongg (Levitan): Starting August 4th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM for 4 weeks; $32.00
Saturday
Yoga (Charland): Starting August 6th from 9:00 – 10:00 AM for 4 weeks; $28.00
Sunday
Line Dancing, Intermediate/Advance (Levitan): Starting August 7th
from 4:00 – 5:00 PM for 5 weeks; $35.00
Ongoing Sessions
Golf Lessons (Battersby) Private Sessions available
Tennis Lessons (Soifer) Private Sessions available
Tennis Lessons (Kantor) Private Sessions available
Wynmoor Personal Trainer Ron Molino Private Sessions available
For more information, call Recreation at 954-978-2600, press 1. Register at the Recreation Office Monday - Friday
from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM OR at the Business Center in the Country Club, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM
AND 2:00 – 5:00 PM. Classes are on a monthly basis and must be taken consecutively. Classes are subject to change.
Refunds are not granted after the start of the second class.
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By Mayor Mikkie Belvedere
Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all
celebrating this month. Enjoy your day.
On August 18, 1920 the nineteenth amendment
was added to our constitution. It was the amendment
that gave women the right to vote. I hope all women,
men and eligible teens go out on August 30th for the
primary election. This is a very important election.
You can vote early; you can vote by mail. It is your
right and obligation, EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
If you don’t vote you cannot complain. Acquaint
yourself with the candidates, new districts were
drawn for state senate, there are many judicial
candidates, US Congress, Amendments and your
choice for President.
August 2nd, 1790 the first census was taken.
Coconut Creek was not even on the horizon. But
50 years ago a new city was born. We have grown,
added housing, residents and commercial businesses
and we are proud of our City. Look forward to the 50th celebration of our
City next year.
The Department of Health has some suggestions on mosquito bites
protection in Florida. Mosquitos can also live indoors and they bite at
any time, day or night. Some suggestions are, insect repellent, wear long
sleeves, long pants, and stop mosquitos from breeding by removing all
standing water. Mosquitos breed in standing water so keep flower pots and
saucers free of standing water. At least once a week empty anything that
could hold water: tires, buckets, birdbaths, trash, recycling bins, pet dishes.
The IRS and the Police Department have received hundreds of calls
from residents complaining of Scam IRS calls. Please just hang up or
don’t answer your phone. It is very difficult to trace these calls. There
are some methods of changing numbers or using
throw away cell phones which are not traceable. Do
not send them any money. THE IRS DOES NOT
MAKE PHONE CALLS. There are many other
scams out there. Be Careful. The Coconut Creek
Police Departments Community Outreach Team
visits Wynmoor on the 4th Thursday of each month
from 2:30 to 3:30 PM in the Ballroom. Come and
listen to crime and scams reported by our police
and suggestions on how to protect yourself. Hope
to see you there.
Remember to call 911 for a medical emergency
and 211 for information to connect to many social
services. Some other numbers for seniors, Tops
(transportation options) 866-682-2258, special
medical needs shelter (we are still in hurricane
season) registration and transportation 954-8313902, Medicare hotline 1-800-633-4227. For seniors
over 50 living alone there is a service that will call you daily to see if you
are ok. You can call for information at 954-640-5800. On the first Tuesday of every month we have a traveling office in our
Wynmoor Library. A representative from Congressman Deutch is here
to answer any questions and assist in resolving problems, the same for a
representative from our State Representative Kristen Jacobs and myself.
We are there from 10:30 AM to 12:00. Check us out.
We are collecting used canes, walkers and other medical equipment.
Please bring them to the security office or call security to come and pick
them up. Thank you.
Please don’t hesitate to call me with questions or suggestions at 954803-7696. Have a great day and keep smiling.
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On August 7th and 21st, rain or shine, the congregation welcomes you to join them for meet and greets with their engaging clergy. Visit
and learn more about Temple Beth Orr, located in Coral Springs, Florida. Enjoy food, music, and activities, such as a bounce house, glowin-the-dark mini golf. There will be workshops, tours of the synagogue and schools, and the opportunity to learn more about their alternative
dues structure, with no fixed dues. Hours:11:00am-1:00pm at the southwest comer of Royal Palm Blvd. and Riverside Dr. in Coral Springs.
All events will be held indoors.
The schedule of additional events includes:
11:30 AM – Star Wars and Jewish Values with Rabbi Loving
12:00 PM – Shehecheyanu in a 21st Century Schedule with Cantor Barry
There is no charge for admission. Please RSVP by visiting www.templebethorr.org/events or call the temple office at 954-753-3232.
Temple Beth Orr is a dynamic, reform congregation, warmly welcoming singles, seniors and families of all ages including interfaith families
and LGBT individuals and families. It is located in Coral Springs at 2151 Riverside Drive (southwest corner of Riverside Dr. & Royal Palm
Blvd.) For more information: E-mail: [email protected]; web site: www.templebethorr.org.
Telephone: 954-753-3232.
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Clubs and Activities
Acting Out Club
By Katya Pucci
Wynmoor’s newest club, “Acting Out” is the most fun we’ve had since
the world was young! Come and play with us! Enjoy Theater Games,
Improvisation, Character Development and Scene Study. For those who
love to perform or just play, we have something for everyone!! Scientifically
proven to enhance balance, cognition, memory, social skills and just plain
joy, theater training opens our eyes to the potentiality we are and the awe and
wonder we had as children! Club meetings are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each
month at the Lecture Hall, 3:30 – 5:00 PM. No fees. For more information,
please call Katya Pucci, 310-713-0819.
Actors Workshop
By Judy Bobker
Actors Workshop will resume on September 9th. We will be auditioning
and rehearsing for our next production in the spring of 2017. Please join us
in the Lecture Hall on Fridays, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Here is your chance to
bring out your hidden talent and enjoy the experience. We look forward to
seeing you. Info – Judy – 954-973-4958.
All Year Round Club
By Joy Rifkin
Our next meeting, will be on Sunday, August 14th at 10:00 AM. All
members and new members are always welcome.
We have many exciting things coming up. In September, we are running
a Big Pizza Party on the 14th at 5:00 PM which will be a lot of fun. We are
also running a terrific overnight to the West Coast to see “Yesterday”. We
will also be going to a casino the first day and the second day with each day
a $10.00 Free Play. The dates are September 21st and 22nd. The price is
$121.00 for sharing, $30.00 more for own room.
For more information call: Joy – 954-978-2222 or Selma – 954-968-7618.
BOOKIES
By Edythe Rishin
BOOKIES meet year round on the first Tuesday
of the month at 7:30 PM in Ballroom C. The group
is open to any Wynmoor resident interested in
reading, books, and a pleasant evening.
We hope to greet you on August 2nd. The
selection for that evening is The Nest by Cynthia
D’Aprix Sweeney, a story of four siblings and
their hopes and plans based on their inheritance, and how it really works
out. The book chosen for September 6th is The Space Between Sisters by
Mary McNear, a familiar story of two sisters, completely different, “a stay
up all night novel”.
For further info. call Laura at 954-917-7677 or Edythe at 954-978-9824.
Bowling
By Lynne List
The Senior Stars is a mixed league of senior bowlers meeting every Monday
morning at 9:45 beginning September 12th. The league works with a 100%
handicap. So, if you average 75, your handicap is 125 for a total of 200. If
you average 150, your handicap is 50, also averaging 200. So it makes no
difference if you are a good bowler, a fair bowler, or a weak bowler. As long
as you bowl your average, you are doing well. Therefore, we urge all of you
who used to bowl to come and get back into it for the socializing, the exercise,
and the fun of league bowling. And, oh yes, there are nice money prizes at
the end of the season. You can join us even if you are a snowbird, just let
us know when you expect to get back. No ball or shoes? The alleys, just a
short distance away on State Road 7 in Margate, have them all for you’. If
you can join us, call Lynne at 954-973-1223 or email her at LLIST@juno.
com. We hope to hear from you, you won’t be sorry.
New Bowling League Wynmoor Rebels
By Les Resnick
We are BREAKING AWAY from the AMF Margate Lanes. Why not come
bowl with us and get some exercise. We will start bowling again Monday
September 12th at 10am at SAWGRASS LANES. We would like you to
join us. We have bowlers of all ages with averages from 60 to 160. All are
welcome. We use a 100% handicap system that makes all bowlers equal.
Call me if you want join us or just an explanation of our handicapping
system or any other questions. We’ll be bowling each Monday at 10 am for
32 weeks. Les Resnick 954-366-5352 or Victor Cevallos at 954-978-8493.
Bridge Club
By Ruth Barry
In June, two pairs distinguished themselves with 70% or better games.
Ralph Hessdorf and Murray Buchwalter achieved a 75% game, and Dorothy
Flood and Lynne List had a 70.5% game. We’re proud of you!!
An important event will soon be upon us: It is the November Election
meeting, on Friday, November 18th. Of course, there will also be lunch
and bridge following. Even farther down the pike, is a truly impressive
anniversary: the 35th birthday of our Bridge Club!! Details will be available
very soon.
For the Friday Easy Duplicate players, here’s a new benefit you can’t refuse.
By joining the ACBL, you will be gifted each Friday for a whole year, with
a $2.00 voucher. This is an offer hard to resist. So, don’t!
In the meantime, the games go on. The five ACBL sanctioned games take
place on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the East Wing., and
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, they are at 1:00 PM, also in the East Wing.
The two non-sanctioned duplicate games are on Tuesdays at 12:30 in the
East Wing, and on Friday, also at 12:30, but in the West Wing. These two
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games are preceded by a complimentary half hour lesson. Our games all have
a motto: “Play Nice.” We want you to be happy. No partner? No problem.
Call Gerri, 954-978-2457. Please arrive at all the games at least 15 minutes
early, to allow the Directors to set up the games.
Camera Club
By Editorial Staff
Last month, the Insider printed an incorrect statement regarding the initial
start of the Camera Club. The following is the correct information:
The Camera Club was initially started by Hy Cohen and Barry Halpern in
late 2015. Due to prior commitments, Barry requested that he be replaced
by Lee Levine who has had 20 years of experience in the photographic field.
City Of Hope
By Janet McGovern
Thanks to all the loyal supporters who attended June and July’s Dining
With the City. August opens with a slight change.
Instead of a luncheon, we are doing a dinner splurge. On Wednesday
evening, August 17th, we will meet at GGs of NY, 5440 State Road 7 at
5:00 PM.
There will be an open menu so we can each choose whatever grabs our
attention, especially our favorites, and we are each responsible for our
individual tabs and tip. A small donation of $3.00 will be collected for the
charity to forward.
Please notify us if you are attending, at least 2-3 days before so we can
give the restaurant a heads up as to how large a party they may expect.
On Tuesday September 13th we will be hosting a card party at West Wing
II from 11:30 AM until about 3:00 PM. Cost is $14.00 which includes a
lunch from TooJays. Again, we need a heads up AND the fee beforehand so
the lunch can be ordered. Choices are wonderful.
Sandwich choices include chips and a black and white cookie.
Wrap choices include fresh fruit and a black and white cookie.
Again, please call asap.....first, to be included, and second, to choose your
preferred lunch.
Please call either me, Janet McGovern at 954-366-5767 or Joan SteinFeldman at 954-968-8532.
Conservative Club
By Andrea Joy Frankel-Bellitto
It is the pleasure of The Conservative Club of Wynmoor that Mr. Joe
Kaufman will be its August speaker. Mr. Kaufman is running in the 23rd
district for congress. He is running against Debbie Wasserman Shultz! He
will speak on issues that are important to him such as The Veterans, The
National Debt, Immigration, Foreign Policy, the Constitution and more. He
will conduct a Q and A. He is very active in the Jewish community as well
and is very pro-Israel and very informed on that topic as well.
The meeting is Tuesday August 16th at 7:30 PM at the Clubhouse Ballroom
A. We will have the 50/50 plus a drawing for a bottle of wine and a door
prize that evening as well!!! Refreshments will be served.
Our meetings are open to all and all are welcome! So bring a neighbor and
a friend! We look forward to seeing you!
Current Events Club
By Daisy Sheridan
Just a reminder – on August 2nd only we will meet in the Sunrise Room
– the Multi-Purpose Room will not be available to us.
As usual, we meet every Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock and we discuss all
the important events of our times. Our meetings are always most interesting
and stimulating and there is never a charge for same. We conclude the
meeting at noon time, but you may stay and socialize until 12:30 PM. We
meet during the summer months.
We hope to be able to welcome you next Tuesday!
Democratic Club
By Rhoda Becker
There is a wonderful treat awaiting us on Tuesday, August 2nd. A longtime
friend of ours, Howard Finkelstein will be our guest speaker. Many of you
know him as “Help Me Howard,” and his ability to get things done. He
will be here to remind us how important an individual vote is. VOTE to get
proven, responsible, capable individuals into office. Your vote can do it.
Please be reminded that a Primary election is to be held on August 30th.
You can cast your ballot early, vote absentee, or, in person on Tuesday,
August 30th at the West Wing.
Vivian Jones, our V.P. is waiting to hear from you. Check your calendar.
There are a number of open positions where your assistance would be greatly
appreciated. Any of your spare time can make a difference.
We also wish to remind you that we depend upon your input as to our
speakers. There is a suggestion box at the back of our meeting room. Use
it to let us know whom you choose to hear from. Is there a political subject
that we have not yet addressed that you want to know more about? Our job
is to supply you with answers.
Bring friends. Refreshments are always served.
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2:00 PM Ballroom A
Documentary & Discussion Club
By Betsy Kalau
Our meeting: Sunday, August 14th, 2:00 PM, Country Club Lecture
Hall. MAKER Women Who Make America is the title of DVD that will be
shown. “It tells the remarkable story of the most sweeping social revolution
in American history, as women have asserted their rights…” No admission
or club fees.
Everyone welcome. If you have questions call 954-979-0295.
Fine Arts Club
By Betsy Kalau
George Gershwin’s An American In Paris and Rhapsody In Blue are on
the program for Wednesday, August 10th, 7:00 PM, Country Club Lecture
Hall. We will watch and listen to the DVD as Leonard Bernstein conducts
the New York Philharmonic. “Gershwin’s music,” so Bernstein, “remains
one of the greatest voices that has ever rung out in the history of American
urban history.” Every one welcome. No fees. Questions? Call 954-979-0295.
Fun With Friends
By Richie Wernick
We keep dancing during the summer months. With some of the best bands
of South Florida we continue to enjoy ourselves on one Sunday a month.
Fun With Friends is proud to have a top performer, Al Cabrera, and his show
and dance band. Cachet has performed at many society and charity events
all over the country. On Sunday, August 21st they will light up the room
with imitations, songs from our youth and a variety of music. Different
and fabulous are words to describe the night. We gather in the Wynmoor
Ballrooms in the Clubhouse for a free dance lesson at 7:45 PM.
Patti and David teach the Swing of old and West Coast. Music for dancing
is from 8:45 ‘til 10:45 PM.
Contact Richie at [email protected]
GLOW (Gays and Lesbians of Wynmoor)
For info. on social events, please call Judi Goldstein at 954-586-4096.
Ladies Golf Association
By Violet Howard
Summer HHH Days Flying By – Our Tuesday tournaments continuing in
“full swing” and the 9 and 18 holers welcome back Virginia Carme (returned
from vacation); and also thank Barbara for helping out. Our Golf Course is
coming alive with many new improvements.
Must comment on the “Golden Girls” threesome playing a Scramble
and coming in second with a 67. Zelna, Laura and Violet had a fun time!
Scrambles will continue the last week of each month, as always. Follow
these 18 holers: Janice, Gloria, Betty, Jamie, Bella, Cece playing every week
and having a “ball”. Exciting new tournaments and delicious luncheons
are in the works this fall to welcome back our Canadian cousins and
snowbirds. Suggestions are always welcome – your input is important to us.
Our luncheon at Bobby Rubino’s was a success and everyone enjoyed the
sociability. Have you visited our “updated” golf shop lately? It looks great,
and be sure to check the bulletin board for new happenings and activities.
Happy Birthday To: Diane Ramadi – August 2nd; Violet Howard – August
2nd; Patti McDonaugh – August 8th; Loraine Dunleavy – August 19th; and
Kristine Baker – August 27th. Congratulations and have a wonderful day!
Hadassah
By Toby Norman
Hopefully everyone is enjoying their summer and gearing up to start a new
season of doing. Our first Hadassah meeting of the 2016-2017 season will
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be September 7th. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Save the date: January 4th will be our annual Hadassah Medical
Organization Luncheon. Watch for more information to follow.
A very successful card party was held on July 13th. A big “thank you” to
Natalie Gorelick for a GREAT job.
Trees maybe purchased through Beverly Alexander at 954-969-1701. For
certificates please contact Bernice Riback at 954-984-1703. Irene Tunkel is
working on our New Year’s greeting. Please contact her at 954-971-0323
so that your name can be added for $2.00 per name.
Italian-American Club
By Phyllis Weltman-Esposito
Getting ready for our Club meeting starting Wednesday, September 14th.
We have many enjoyable programs planned for the future and hope to see our
old and new members join us. Remember, we meet on the 2nd Wednesday of
each month at 3:00 PM in Ballroom A. Always treating our paid-up members
with free food and drink. For membership, call Joann at 954-935-1299.
Ladies Circle
By Eleanore Butler
Our August 25th meeting will have our usual bagel lunch at noon followed
by our exciting trivia games. Do you do well on “Jeopardy”? Come join us
and test your knowledge by competing with your fellow sisters. We will be
giving out our fabulous prizes for the winners.
Remember the “good old days” on the radio? (Are we that old?) On
Wednesday, September 14th a 1:00 PM in the West Wing I we will have an
Ice Cream Party featuring the “Radio Players Show.” This show recreates
the golden era before TV. Tickets are $10, made out to the Ladies Circle
and must be purchased before August 30th. All are welcome to attend. Call
Harriet Shlam at 954-970-8546 for more information.
No meeting in October due to the High Holy Days.
On Wednesday, November 2nd at 12:30 PM we will have a Luncheon and
Dance Recital at The Harid Conservatory in Boca Raton. Cost is $35-$37,
checks made out to Ladies Circle. Reservations by October 10th. For more
info call Harriet at 954-970-8546. All are welcome.
Latin Brazilian Women’s Connection Club
By Eliassi Carson
Club members are busy making plans for the Club’s 5th Anniversary Dinner
Dance, and celebration of Hispanic Heritage month for Friday, September
16th at Wynmoor Ballroom A/B from 7:00 to 11:00 PM.
Please come out and support this activity. You are going to enjoy a delicious
meal, dance to the music of Mike Rapposelli, and perhaps win a door prize
– all for $20.00 p/p.
For reservations, buying tickets, or for more information, English speakers
may contact Minerva Nazario at 954-532-3156, and Spanish speakers may
contact Myriam Alonso at 954-673-6542.
Our next monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, August 30th. Our monthly
meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at the East Wing,
Classroom 4, at 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Refreshments are served. All meetings
are held in Spanish/Portuguese.
Needlework Click
By Barbara Bilello
Our August meetings are on the 9th and 23rd; the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
of each month. We meet in the West Wing from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. We serve
coffee and snacks. We are a friendly, happy group of ladies who enjoy
knitting, crocheting, needle point and sewing. If you’re new to Wynmoor
and would like to join us, everyone is welcome. We do a lot of socializing,
chatting and checking what everyone is doing. We get new ideas every
meeting. If you have a hobby that you can bring with you, come to share
with us.
Hoping to see a lot of new faces.
Call Barbara 754-222-6375 or Charlotte 954-972-4817 for any donations
of yarn. Will be happy to pick up and appreciate all donations. Thank you.
We want to wish our long term member Ronnie Fixler all the best. We will
miss you Ronnie.
Pickleball Club
By Sandra Cohen
In addition to our regular pickleball games and free pickleball lessons, our
club provides a lot of social activities. Our recent “karaoke nights” have
been a tremendous success, attracting club members and non- members,
alike. Entrance is free for members and $3 for non-members. So, if you
love karaoke, please join us on August 10th and 24th at 7:00 PM at the
West Wing I.
Want to come for free? Our dues are only $5.00 for a year of great exercise
and fun. Members never pay an entry fee, and we have lots of social events
all year long. So you can play pickleball and attend the events, or just become
a social member, if you prefer.
If you want to learn the game, we offer free pickleball lessons. August
classes will be on Wednesday, August 3rd and 17th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM
on the pickleball courts, located within the Nassau community. We even
supply racquets and balls for the lessons.
We hope to see you playing on the courts or having fun with us on karaoke
nights.
Queens Club
By Ruth Weinstein
August 3rd - 4th is the overnite trip to Fort Myers at the bargain price of
$110 per person sharing the room. Single room is also a bargain. The Palm
Dinner Theatre is showing “Wizard of Oz.”
Ticket reservations must be made and paid to see “The Rothchilds” at
Broward Stage Door on Sample Road on September 18th at 2:00 PM
Call Ruth – 954-975-0515.
Tennis Club
By Shelly Propper
Summer is here and there are tennis players on the courts in the mornings
and evenings. Anyone who plays is welcome at our beautiful courts, even
if you don’t have a regular partner. “Night tennis” is played from 6:30 to
8:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, year round on our courts
with lights. It’s not necessary to bring a partner to participate because we
play numerous games with different partners. There are also special events
posted on the bulletin boards for the Tennis Club, such as Master’s Classes,
that are fun for all players. Hope to see you there!
Women’s Non-Fiction Club
By Betsy Kalau
This club meets twice monthly; Monday August 8th and Monday August
22nd, at 2:30 PM, in the Sun Shine Room, East Wing of the Theater. Ashley’s
War, a book by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon will be discussed. Everyone is
welcome; there are no club fees. Questions? Call 954-979-0295.
Writers Group
By Ruth Packer
Everyone is a writer. Come to the Writers Group and you will see. Everyone
has many thoughts to put down on paper. It may be sports, or science, it
may be something you imagined, come and write it. We meet in Cardroom
1 at the Clubhouse, at 10 o’clock, on Saturday mornings. Questions? Call
Ruth Packer 964-971-9935.
Zumba Fit
By Nina Pollock
If you want a terrific workout that is fun, invigorating and good for men
and women of all ages and shapes, come to Zumba Fit which is held in the
West Wing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8:30 AM.
Sonya Longo, the teacher is energetic, enthusiastic and encouraging and
makes it so much fun. Some of the routines are done sitting in a chair and
moving arms and legs and using light weights. Others include dancing
with or without weights. So come and join us for an enjoyable aerobic and
toning class.
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Dangers of Trying To Be Your Own Lawyer
By Martin Zevin, Attorney
You have probably heard the saying: “The lawyer
who represents himself has a fool for a client.” If
that is true, what about a non-lawyer who tries to
represent himself? In this age of the internet, I see
many people attempting to prepare their own legal
documents. Typically, this involves accessing some
do-it-yourself legal website which provides generic
forms. These forms include the Durable Power of
Attorney, Designation of Health Care Surrogate,
Living Will, Quit Claim Deed, Revocable Living
Trust and Last Will and Testament.
In over forty years of experience as a Florida
attorney, I have seen very few non-lawyers
successfully create and properly execute any of
the above legal documents. Documents are created
and/or executed improperly, resulting in a legal
can of worms.
Deeds are a common example of where an attempt to save a few dollars
in attorney’s fees results in what can often end up being major title defects.
Properties are improperly transferred, thereby creating a defect in the title
which needs to be corrected either while someone is alive or during a probate
process after death. The defects can involve improper dates, names, lack of
proper witnessing and/or notarizing, incorrect legal descriptions, etc. Lawyers
make mistakes, too, particularly those who are not experienced in real estate.
Each of our fifty states has its own unique set of laws. Therefore, attempting
to use a generic form for Florida is asking for trouble.
In October of 2011, the Florida Legislature passed a new law regarding
the Durable Power of Attorney. This law makes the document much more
complicated and detailed than it used to be. I worked with other law firms for
many months to create a proper document to conform
to the complex new law. It is highly unlikely that such
a document (our current format is approximately 26
pages) is available on the internet. Likewise, there is specific language regarding the
Federal HIPAA Act which must be included in all
Florida Designation of Health Care Surrogates to
make them “HIPAA compliant.” The correct language
is not likely to exist on the generic Health Care
Surrogate forms. Regarding Revocable Living Trusts, attempts
to create this document and then transfer property
frequently results in a total mess which requires that
a lawyer revoke all of the previous documents and
start from scratch.
There are individuals and companies that advertise
themselves as paralegals and claim they are not providing legal advice but
only forms. In my opinion, it is virtually impossible to provide a legal form
without providing legal advice.
The bottom line is: there is no guarantee that hiring a lawyer will mean a
good result. However, you certainly stand a much better chance than doing
it on your own. Please feel free to call me for a free personal or phone
consultation regarding any issues pertaining to Wills, Trusts and Estates. I
am also available for a free consultation regarding any issue pertaining to
personal injury claims or car insurance coverage.
Call me at 954-569-4878. My address is 3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite
204, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442. My website is www.martinzevinpa.
com and my e-mail address is [email protected].
See ad on page 19.
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Rules of the Road
AUGUST 2016
You must turn on your low
beam (dim) headlights when
driving between sunset and
sunrise, including the twilight
hours between sunset and
sunrise or between full night
and sunrise. You must also
use these lights during any
rain, smoke or fog. Parking
lights do not meet requirements of this law.
Fog or Smoke
Wildfires, smoke, fog and heavy rain can lower visibility on the roads. It is
important for drivers to drive as safely as possible in these conditions.
Safety tips on driving in low visibility:
· Drive with lights on low beam. High beams will only be reflected
back off the fog and actually impair visibility even more. Your lights
help other drivers see your vehicle, so be sure they all work. Keep
your windshield and headlights clean, to reduce the glare and increase
visibility.
· Slow down - and watch your speedometer - before you enter a patch
of fog. Be sure that you can stop within the distance that you can see.
Fog creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you may actually
be speeding. Speed is a major factor in fog-related crashes.
· Watch out for slow-moving and parked vehicles. Listen for traffic
you cannot see. Open your window a little, to hear better.
· Reduce the distractions in your vehicle. Turn off the radio and cell
phone. Your full attention is required.
Now Here’w A Tip
By JoAnn Derson
You can calm flyaways by washing and
conditioning your hairbrush. Wash all types in
soap and water, and if your brush has natural
bristles, dip it in a cup of water with a little
conditioner added. Let it dry, and brush away
with no more static.
HHH
Use plastic wrap to help out on paint jobs. It can
protect odd-shaped items, like unremovable
lighting fixtures. You also can give your
paintbrush an overnight break when you wrap
it tightly in plastic wrap and stick it in your
fridge -- no washing required if you’re just
pausing!
HHH
“Slip a long wooden spoon into a plastic
baggie. Use a hair tie to secure the bag tightly
around the spoon. Now you can use the spoon
to apply sunscreen or lotion to your back.”
-- W.T. in Florida
HHH
Staple removers aren’t just for the office. Need
to load a key ring? A staple remover will open
those rings right up.
HHH
Coffee filters and used dryer sheets are both
fantastic dusters for the dashboard of your car.
Throw a few in the glove box for when the dash
needs a quick dusting.
HHH
“You can get your shower liner clean in no time
at all by throwing it in the washing machine. I
do mine once a month in a load of towels for
extra scrubbing.” -- R.R. in Washington
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· Use wipers and defrosters liberally for maximum visibility. Some-
times it is difficult to determine if poor visibility is due to fog or
moisture on the windshield.
· Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as a guide.
· Be patient. Avoid passing and/or changing lanes.
· Signal turns well in advance and brake early as you approach a stop.
· Do not stop on a freeway or heavily traveled road. You could become
the first link in a chain-reaction collision. If you must pull off the
road, signal (people tend to follow tail lights when driving in fog),
then carefully pull off as far as possible. After pulling off the road,
turn on your hazard flashers(hazard lights should only be used when
you pull over to show that you are parked on the side of the road).
Move away from the vehicle.
· Check traffic conditions before traveling, by dialing 511 or visiting
www.fl511.com.
Rain
The first few drops of rain mean danger. Roads are most slippery just after
the rain begins because oil dropped from cars has not been washed away.
Slow down and plan for at least two times the normal stopping distance.
In a heavy rain, your tires can ride on a thin film of water, like skis. This
is called hydroplaning. When your tires are not touching the road, you can
easily lose control and skid. Keep your tires on the road by slowing down
when it rains, and by having tires with the right air pressure and good tread.
Brakes often become wet after driving through deep water or driving in
heavy rain. They may pull to one side or the other, or they may not hold
at all. If this happens, slow down and gently push on the brake pedal until
your brakes are working again.
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Breakfast at the 19th Hole
for three Judicial candidates.
A group of volunteers met a few judges running for election August 30th on a non-partisan basis.
We were there to organize and promote getting out the “Vote.”
It is very important we all “Vote” this election, so we can make a difference.
Standing is Andrea Gundersen, seeking election for Judgeship.
Judge Matthew Destry with Marta, our waitress at the 19th hole.
Alfreda Coward, seeking election for Judgeship.
Seated at the table are: Anne Fantell; Rhoda Becker; Alfreda Coward;
Judge Matthew Destry; Annette Freund; Andrea Gundersen; Coconut
Commissioner Becky Tooley; Selma Shubin; Joan Sampson; Carla
Romaner; Dorothy Kornheiser; Roz Greenberg.
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AUGUST 2016
Puzzles and Games
Trees
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Solutions from page 26
Crossword Puzzle
The hidden sentence is:
Sudoku
A SOCIETY GROWS GREAT WHEN OLD MEN PLANT TREES
WHOSE SHADE THEY KNOW THEY SHALL NEVER SIT IN
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CLASSIFIEDS
Something to Buy? Something to Sell?
For classified information
call: 954-975-8001 Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
FOR RENT: ANNUAL
FOR RENT: SEASONAL
LUCAYA Lane. Second floor. Beautiful view of the pool. 2/2 for yearly rental.
$1200.00 furnished, new air-conditioner, new appliances, newly painted, glass
enclosed sunroom. ECM service contract, flat screen, TV and a storage unit.
954-609-4323.
$62,000 UPGRADE. 1-1-1/2 Lovely water view. 1st floor. New kitchen. New
vanities. Tile and laminate. Wall to wall closets. New water heater.
John K. - Antigua-Ter. 954-295-9434.
MISCELLANEOUS
SEAMSTRESS/ALTERATIONS. Wynmoor Resident. Will Come To You.
Call: 954-978-6451. LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
WANTED TO BUY: Golf Cart. Looking for best price. Wynmoor Resident.
Call: 503-869-8031.
MAH JONGG PLAYERS: Looking for a game? (13 Tiles)
Call Ruth 954-649-3914. Wynmoor residents only.
Wynmoor, 2 br, 2 bath, Victoria, Flexible Rental. Beautiful apartment,
completely furnished w/ magnificent patio view of golf course & lake w/
water fountain. Unit includes 3 flat screen tv’s, stainless appliances, king
bed & twin beds in 2nd br. incl. desk, fax, & copy machine. Eat-in kitchen. 2nd fl, elevator. Call Joan 561-703-4557.
~In Loving Memory~
Philip Rubin
March 8, 1915 - June 19, 2016
Beloved husband, father, grandfather
Forever in our hearts, he will be missed by all.
Directions For Blinking RED Light
Solid RED: Complete stop until the light changes to GREEN.
Blinking RED: Complete stop, watch for oncoming traffic, then proceed with caution.
The light will remain blinking RED during the hours of 7:00 PM - Noon.
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