15-02 February 2015 New Beginnings

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New Beginnings at Raritan Valley
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MEN’S CLUB
NO MEETING THIS MONTH
MEN’S GoLf CLUB
VETErANS’ CLUB
WoMEN’S TENNIS CLUB
SINGLES CLUB
February 13th . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm
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February 18th . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm
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February 17th . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00pm
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Deborah Shelley
[email protected]
732-568-0999
LIfESTyLE DIrECTor
Debbie Clark
[email protected]
732-448-9180
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position of the Renaissance at Raritan Valley Master, HOA and COA Associations, its Boards of Trustees or management.
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New Indoor Pool
Hours of Operation
In December 2014 we were cited and fined by the Somerset
County Health Department for not complying with the Recreational
Bathing Code as related to testing of the pool water. Specifically,
we were not testing and properly maintaining a log, as required, of
the test results for pH and chlorine while the pool was open for resident and guest use. The code requires these tests be performed
every two hours when the pool is open.
In order to comply with the code, we must alter the hours that
the indoor pool is open. These hours must coincide with the times
that we have personnel available to perform the required tests.
As of January 15, 2015, the non-holiday hours of operation for
the indoor pool will be as follows:
• Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to Midnight
• Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 10:00 PM
The pool doors will be locked outside of these times. New signs
will be posted. The Clubhouse will remain open from 5:00AM to
Midnight.
A lifeguard will be on duty Saturdays, Sundays and Franklin
Township School Vacation days from Noon to 4:00 PM so that children age 16 and under may enjoy the use of the pool. Other holiday
times the pool is open will be announced via e-blast. Please remember that children age 16 and under (toilet-trained) may use the indoor
pool ONLY when there is a lifeguard on duty. No one under the age
of 16 may use the whirlpool or saunas. A resident must accompany
all guests and remain present whenever the indoor pool is used.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our residents. We will continue to monitor and assess the situation in an effort to provide a safe environment for all.
The Master Board of Trustees
Mayday! Mayday!
Several of our Deli volunteers have “jumped ship” in favor of
seeking a warmer climate. We certainly can’t blame them, but their
departures have left our Deli floundering for substitute staff members. Please rescue us! Call Debbie Clark as soon as possible and
offer your services so that we can avoid not opening the Deli due to
lack of food preparers and/or cashiers. Job details are:
1) Short hours: Any weekday, Monday through Thursday, noon to
2:00 PM (TWO HOURS!)
2) We will train you in the easy process to be a cashier or a food preparer.
3) Will provide you with the satisfaction of knowing you are helping
to continue our Deli’s operation.
Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a community-based service, providing
local transportation to our residents. It is manned by your neighbors and friends. When transportation needs arise (e.g., doctors,
shopping, etc.), please reach out to us. Remember to give us
some advance notice.
Diane Foss 732-649-3425
Debbie Clark 732-448-9180
If anyone has medical equipment
(wheelchair, walker, cane) and is willing to loan it out
to a resident in need, please call Debbie Clark.
New E-mail For Submissions
Please send your submissions for
New Beginnings to:
[email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Taylor Management Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover
Club And Board Meeting Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover
New Indoor Pool Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mayday! Mayday! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Helping Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
New E-mail For Submissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Notes About Article & Photo Submissions . . . . . . 4
Welcome BACK to the Neighborhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Note of Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Celebrating This Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Celebration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Building 2 Holiday Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Birthday Luncheon at “Confectionally Yours” . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Singles Meeting, January 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Architectural Review Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Find the Difference Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Valentine’s Day Humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Women’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Women’s Club Sunshine Notification List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Scottos, Nortons and Fishcos On Vacation In Aruba . . . . . 11
Call For Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
From the Pen of…Don DeBonis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
DeSimones and Hallbergs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Resident Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
New Year’s Eve At Renaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Men’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Men’s Club Goodwill Notification Chairperson . . . . . . . . . 18
Animal Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,19, 21
Aunty Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Yiddish Club Chanukah Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dine to Donate Flyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Friedman’s Fit for Life Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Read & Reviewed By Harvey Silverman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Words of Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Say It Like It Is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
New Arrival: Bill & Evelyn Majeski’s Granddaughter . . . . 27
Reservation & Refund Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Editorial Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Guidelines for Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Renaissance Ballroom Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Renaissance Condo Reps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
February 2015, Page 3
Important Notes About
Article & Photo Submissions
Please read the Guideline for Photographs and the Editorial
Block which is always near the end of each issue. The following information should be followed:
• Hard copies of photos should go to Debbie Clark in the office.
• E-mails should contain photos according to the Guideline instructions and must include caption(s) with the photo(s) in that e-mail.
• Photos of people: Please correctly identify the subjects in the order
pictured. Residents should be listed using their first and last names.
• Digital Photos: Please use the highest camera setting possible so
that the details in the pictures can be the most visible.
Note of Thanks
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will
always be gratefully remembered and deeply
appreciated.
Sincere thanks from the family of
Janet Cuomo
Celebrating This Month
BIRTHDAY
Shirley Kabat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 18
Welcome BACK to
the Neighborhood
ANNIVERSARY
Joan and Richard Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 6
Congratulations on 50 YEARS!
BARBARA MELICK
4202 Avery Court
Celebration Form
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Please note that even if your birthday or anniversary celebration
date(s) have been published in previous newsletter issues, we ask that
you re-submit this information. As noted in prior “Celebrating This
Month” sections, we want to keep this section current to avoid a repeat
of the publication in the past of outdated information. Thank you.
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DECEMBER 19TH 2014
BACK: Jimmy Stephens, Ellen Stephens, Joanne Sullivan, Gloria Kowalski,
Cheryl Palent, Deanna Lineen, Sheri Berkowitz, Larry Berkowitz, Luis Velazquez, Anne Scott, Narendrakumar Patel.
FRONT: Mary Minni, Debra Calie, Yiyun Zhou, Dominick Minni, Lou Marinucci, Stuart Schwimmer, Gail Schwimmer, Amira Gergis, Amir Girgis.
Birthday Luncheon at
“Confectionally Yours”
31 Frelinghuysen Avenue • Raritan, NJ 08869
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• Carpet • Hardwood
• Area Rugs
• Tile & Stone
• Laminate
• Resilient-Vinyl
• Bamboo • Cork
• Radiant Heating
Having lunch at “Confectionally Yours” to celebrate Angela Shea’s birthday are (L-R): Addie Bolster, Elaine Ziff, Angela Shea, Jo Pocchia and Liz
D’Alessio.
Angela Shea
celebrating her
January 2nd
birthday at
lunch with her
friends on
December 30th.
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Singles Meeting, January 9
Find The Difference Contest
For all of you who love good food, our January meeting was a
dream come true! Our great chefs prepared selections for our Pot
Luck dinner with something for every taste. Get ready! There were
appetizers, salads, meatballs, vegetarian and regular lasagna, eggplant parmesan, a variety of chicken dishes and, of course, desserts!
Pies, cakes, cookies, and my famous Monkey Bread! Did I just hear
Emeril say “BAM!”?
Thank you to Linda Swartz and Betty Goldfarb for planning and
organizing this great evening!
Submitted by Toby Marks
Congratulations to John Young! John now holds the record for
not only attacking January’s contest practically “hot off the press,”
but in correctly identifying all of the fourteen differences in the two
pictures of Debbie Shelley at her desk! By doing this, John won
lunch at our RRV Deli.
This month’s photo (next page) presents an even greater challenge as created by Debra Calie. Debra made twenty changes to the
original photo taken in our Library! Will you be the first one to correctly circle all the changes in picture two? Bring in your markedup photo to Debbie Clark for confirmation of your success and you’ll
receive a lunch voucher. Remember, if you have recently won this
contest, you are not eligible to submit another entry for 90 days.
That doesn’t stop you from practicing your skills until next time.
Architectural
Review Committee
The ARC will not be meeting for the months of January and February. Our next scheduled meeting is March 12, which will be the
only meeting in March. Regularly-scheduled meetings will resume
in April on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Should you
have an issue regarding an exterior alteration application during this
hiatus, please contact the Community Manager.
Remember to file an application for any exterior alteration. Our
motto is: “If in doubt, fill it out”.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Submitted by Donna Scher
FEBRUARY’S CONTEST
Valentine’s Day Humor
Four-year-old Sam loved candy almost as much as his mom Sally
did. He and Daddy had given her a beautiful heart-shaped box of
chocolates for Valentine’s Day. A few days later Sam was eyeing it,
wishing to have a piece of it. As he reached out to touch one of the
big pieces, Sally said to him, “If you touch it, then you have to eat it.
Do you understand?”
“Oh, yes,” he said, nodding his head. Suddenly his little hand
patted the tops of all the pieces of candy. “Now I can eat them all.”
* * *
A young woman was taking an afternoon nap. After she woke up,
she told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine’s day. What do you think it means?”
“You’ll know tonight,” he said.
That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave
it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it–only to find a book entitled
The Meaning of Dreams.
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A guy walks into a post office one day to see a middle-aged, balding man standing at the counter methodically placing “Love” stamps
on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over them. He then takes out
a perfume bottle and starts spraying scent all over them.
His curiosity getting the better of him, he goes up to the balding
man and asks him what he is doing. The man says, “I’m sending out
one thousand Valentine cards signed, ‘Guess who?’”
“But why?” asks the man.
“I’m a divorce lawyer,” the man replies.
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Health News & Views
Low Back Pain In The Older Adult
Last month, I addressed low back pain (LBP) in the younger
patient (age 30-60), so it only seems appropriate to continue the
discussion for those over the age of 60. As previously mentioned,
back pain does NOT discriminate when it comes to age. In fact,
chiropractors see many children and teenagers with LBP as well
as 90+ year-olds! Let’s take a look at the “usual” differences...
In the younger adult, facet syndrome and disk derangement are
common conditions, and though this can still occur in the older adult,
it becomes less common after age 60. The primary reason is because
our disks become dehydrated or “dry up” as we age, making them
less likely to herniate compared to a young, well-hydrated disk. During this “dehydration” process, the disks gradually narrow and bulge
outwards. Therefore, in the 60+ year-old adult, disk-related pain is
typically NOT from the soft liquid center herniating through the tough
outer “annular” layer as it does in the younger patient. Rather, it’s
from a combination of conditions. These conditions combine together
and result in narrowing of the openings through which the nerve root
exits the spine (called the neuroforamen).
The multiple conditions that contribute to this process include
(but are not limited to): narrowing and bulging of the disk, osteoarthritis, or spurring extending off the vertebral endplates where the disk
attaches, facet joint arthritis resulting in “hypertrophy” or enlargement, calcification of ligaments, and more. WHEN the neuroforamen
narrows to the point of pinching the nerve root, symptoms occur. This
condition is called “spinal stenosis” (SS), which literally means, “narrowed spinal canals” with entrapment of the spinal cord and/or nerves.
Classic symptoms associated with SS include low back pain and stiffness. Most importantly, SS causes a gradual reduction in the amount
of time that people with this condition can tolerate walking. Restricted
mobility is initially subtle, but after months and years, walking may
become more and more limited. That is, every time a certain time
frame is reached (like 5 or 10 minutes of walking), the symptoms become significant to the point they force the SS patient to stop and sit
or bend over often for one to two minutes, after which time they are
able to resume walking for a similar amount of time.
Another common feature is that bending forwards HELPS
(because it opens up the neuroforamen), and many SS patients
walk bent over as their “norm.” When walking in a grocery store,
they may lean forwards on the grocery cart because it allows for
a longer, less painful walk. Other symptoms common with osteoarthritis (which always precedes SS), include morning stiffness, stiffness and pain when rising from sitting, decreased range
of spinal motion or flexibility, localized painful joints, and others.
As mentioned previously, degenerative
joint disease or osteoarthritis is a slow,
smoldering process that can often be
traced back over the past 5, 10, and even
20 years.
As chiropractors, research demonstrates
we can improve spinal joint flexibility and
slow this process down. Give chiropractic
a try as back pain in our elderly years
DOES NOT have to be disabling!
Dr. Perry Wolk-Weiss is the author of “Ten Commandments for
a Healthy Lifestyle” and has been providing short-term, effective
care for neck and back pain relief in Bound Brook, NJ since 1980.
To find out if you are a candidate for care call 732-356-1155, for
a complimentary consultation. To learn more about neck and
back pain relief as well as other health issues visit Dr. WolkWeiss’s blog: www.drperrywolk-weissblog.com.
Women’s Club
DECEMBER WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING
WOMEN’S CLUB PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
At the Women’s Club December meeting Rob Porter, son of
member Louise Porter, sang and led the participants in karaoke.
Women’s Club in winter is a fun place to be. Hope you’ll join us
on February 18 when we’ll have a Comedy Tonight meeting showing
on the big screen. Look for details in e-mails and on the bulletin board.
Also at the February meeting we will be asking for ideas for next
year’s charity. If you have a charity to suggest, please let us know and
try to include some information. Call Barbara Hirschman with ideas.
Remember that our Dine to Donate fundraiser is ongoing. It’s a
fun way to spend an evening with friends while supporting the Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children. Our February place
and date is Jozanna’s on Wednesday, February 25th. Look on page
24 for the flyer, and be sure to make a reservation.
Stay warm everyone!
Sue Dreifus-Fink. President
WOMEN’S CLUB SUNSHINE
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By Andrea DeBonis
Snowflakes falling down
One by one without a sound
Each unique in it’s own way
Light up the sky on a gloomy day
Every flake so fragile and small
With different patterns throughout them all
What a lovely sight to see
As they fall from tree to tree
They send a sign that winter’s here
A time of family, love and cheer
As each one dances thru the night
It leaves the earth covered in white
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whiteness closes in all around
the world gives out a peaceful embrace
snowflakes fall like pieces of lace
All is quiet as the snow falls
the sound of silence fills the halls
A soft white blanket everywhere
a joyful spirit fills the air
The earth at peace and standing still
the howling wind sends out a chill
the moon fills the sky with light
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Continued from page 12…
There was a
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grandson asked me,
“Papa, what makes
a snowflake?” The
teacher in me responded, at certain
temperatures the
moisture in the air
crystalizes to form a
six-sided blue white
flake. Some people
think that no two are
alike.” “Well, how
many snowflakes in
a snowfall?” he
asked. I answered,
“The number would
be more than anyone could count.” He added, “Like infinity?” I quickly nodded trying
to change the subject, “Yes, that’s it.” He wasn’t finished yet. He
countered with, “How about infinity and beyond?” The only answer
I could come up with was “How about some milk and cookies?”
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Drawing by Don and Sandy’s daughter, Nanci Iovino
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ROTONDI AND KEBART QUANTUM TRIP
In December, the Rotondis and Kebarts enjoyed a wonderful cruise
on the new Royal Caribbean ship, Quantum of the Seas. It was nice
getting out of the cold and the ship was beautiful and very different.
The ship was beautiful. The look was modern and light with an
Asian flair. Check-in was quick and easy even though we hadn’t uploaded our pictures or arranged for our credit card account.
Everything was high tech. Orders were taken on tablets. Everyone had a wristband that substituted for the traditional Sea Pass card
(which we also had). You could unlock your cabin door, pay for
things and identify yourself to your slot machine with it. You did
need your Sea Pass card to get on and off the ship. The internet works
well. It was as fast as WIFI at home. There is an app that Royal
Caribbean encourages you to download to your smart phone or tablet
(Royal IQ) that gives you all the information that you can get from
the TV in the room (a 50 inch flat screen, by the way). This includes
your calendar and your account. It comes in handy and is available
without paying for WIFI. The digital bar was very cute. Bottles of
liquor were hanging from the ceiling. You ordered your drink on a
tablet and one of the two robots would make it taking the appropriate
liquor, ice, etc. and put it in a shaker, shake it and pour it into a glass.
You would go up to the bar, scan your card and the drink would slide
to you. A “DJ” type could make the robots dance to rhythms when
no drinks were being made.
We decided to take an inside cabin this trip just to see the “virtual
balcony.” It was touted to give you the view that you would see if
you had an outside or balcony cabin. Although it did keep you feeling
less closed in and kept you oriented in the dark of the night (we left
the curtains open just enough to use it as a night light), the view was
anything but what you would see from your real window or balcony.
We were towards the front of the ship and we saw the wake as though
we were at the very back. When we were docked, we did see structures and boats passing but I don’t know if it was the view we would
have seen from our window. It never looked sunny, either, so we
could not determine the weather from our cabin. The cabin was a little different from others that we have had in the past. It was square
and didn’t have the couch area. I’m not sure it was a typical inside
cabin since the entry was different from most. The bathroom was on
a side wall and was about the same size as most ship bathrooms but
the shower was bigger. We each had a closet (one on each side of the
bed) with two nice drawers underneath. They adapted the European
hotel card slot. You have to put a Sea Pass into the slot to use the
lights. I guess it’s an energy saver.
Dining on the Quantum has mixed reviews. I liked going to different restaurants each night but there was much less socializing than
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been handled better. If you wanted a “sit down” lunch, you had to
go to the American Icon restaurant or pay for lunch. Like all the
restaurants, it had a menu that didn’t change from day to day or from
lunch to dinner. The menu wasn’t large and was mostly “comfort
food” and you might not want that every day. American Icon was
also the only “sit down” breakfast venue. Breakfasts were similar to
the “main dining room” breakfasts without the breakfast bar that was
available on the Explorer or Allure and other ships. There were several other places for breakfast and lunch and we found ourselves at
the Windjammer buffet which we hardly ever visited on other ships.
Even the Windjammer didn’t have a good salad bar, however. The
Café Two70 is a place where you line up for sandwiches, soup, salads, etc. The hot roast beef sandwich is worth getting on line for and
the lines move fast enough. After you get your food, you have to find
a seat in the Two70 theater which isn’t always easy. There are other
places for lunch like Sorrento’s for pizza or the Promenade Café for
little sandwiches. As far as the restaurants were concerned for dinner,
I particularly liked Chic which is a French restaurant and Silk, the
Chinese restaurant. The Grand, which was formal, had good food
but small portions. If you asked for a vegetable or potato, you got a
decent meal. The molten chocolate cake made the restaurant worth
going to. I did not care for American Icon. The only specialty restaurant we went to was Jamie’s Italian and we enjoyed it very much.
As a Diamond Plus member we got to use the Concierge Lounge
which was much larger than the one on the Explorer or Allure. They
had drinks, hot hors d’oeuvres, and specialty coffees between 5:00
and 8:30 and I believe they had continental breakfast in the morning.
We were also able to get up to three drinks at most of the bars between 5:00 and 8:30 every evening. They also have a Diamond
Lounge for Diamond members. There was no special dining room
for breakfast.
Mamma Mia was wonderful. It was exactly like the Broadway
show as was required when they got permission to do it. It was 2½
hours long with a 15-minute intermission. The headliners were soso but I assume they change from voyage to voyage. The other two
shows, Sonic Odyssey and StarWater were different. I liked Sonic
Odyssey and thought StarWater was long but worth experiencing for
its strangeness.
We went on the North Star which lifted us high above the ship.
We went at night so saw mostly the ship’s pool area all lit up. When
we went on it, it did not rotate but sometimes it did. I think it was dependent upon the weather. We stood in line the first night (and it was
cold) and got on in about ½ hour. They had a few times during the
trip that you could get tickets for a future day. You had to wait in line
for those too but not in the cold. We didn’t go on the bumper cars although we did sit in them and take a picture. There were specific times
that they were open for everyone or just 17 years or younger. The area
they were in was called the SeaPlex and it was used for basketball,
tennis and other sports so there was limited time for bumper cars.
Departure from the ship was very typical. You waited in a designated place (the theater unless you were Diamond and above) and
waited for your number to be called. They did get us off very early
(before 9:00). They have built a new terminal so no busses are required to get from the terminal to the ship. The only problem is that
there is no sheltered area to wait for your transportation. You could
not go back in to the customs inspection area and you could not go
in to the main terminal building because that was for the new passengers for the next voyage. It was very cold and we had to wait an
hour. In the summer it will be very hot.
I found this ship to be a different experience. I am not sorry I am
going on it again in April but will also look forward to more traditional trips.
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save the date: tuesday, March
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family are welcome to attend this
Movie and Pizza Night sponsored by
the Renaissance Men’s Club. The
film presentation will be the Greatest
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flick, starring Shia Laboeuf, is based
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golfer to win a US Open.
Pizza and soft drinks (sorry, no
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This event is FREE to all Men’s
Club members, however, there is an
admission fee of $5.00 for all others.
Look for the signup sheet on the Clubhouse bulletin board. Due to
an expected large turnout for this event, we are asking for all movie
goers to sign up no later than March 5th.
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SHOW FIDO LOVE ON A COLD
VALENTINE’S DAY
Massaging petroleum jelly into paw pads before you head outside
in the snow helps guard them from salt and chemical agents. Also,
moisturizing your pet’s paws after you clean them aids the healing
process when they’re chapped.
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she is very dirty or gets into something sticky or smelly, you may need
to give her a bath. Here are some tips to ensure minimal stress and
maximum efficiency. Schedule baths when your cat’s at her most mellow. A play session with a cat dancer or other toy of choice can help
tire out even the friskiest of felines. For your own protection, ASPCA
experts recommend trimming Fluffy’s claws and a good brushing to
remove any loose hair and mats. Gently place some cotton in her ears
to keep the water out. Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub so
she doesn’t slip. Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm (not hot)
water. Use a hand-held spray hose taking care not to spray directly in
her ears, eyes and nose. (A plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup works
great too.) Gently massage your pet with a solution of one part cat
shampoo (human shampoo can dry out her skin) to five parts water,
working from head to tail, in the direction of hair growth. Take care
to avoid the face, ears and eyes. Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off
with a spray hose or pitcher; again, be sure the water is lukewarm,
taking care that all residue has been removed, as it can irritate the skin
and act as a magnet for dirt. Use a washcloth to carefully wipe your
pet’s face - plain water is fine. Wrap Fluffy in a large towel and dry
her with it in a warm place, away from drafts. If your kitty doesn’t
mind the noise, you can use a blow dryer - on the lowest heat setting.
Carefully untangle Fluffy’s fur with a wide-toothed comb. Your little
bathing beauty deserves endless praise and her favorite treat!
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BATTLE OF THE BULGE
Obesity is one of the most common cat diseases that vets treat and
it increases your cat’s chance of developing other illnesses, too, including diabetes, arthritis and liver problems. But Dr. Karen, Vet Behaviorist at Purina, suggests feeding 2-3 small meals a day to help keep
Fluffy at a healthy weight. Understanding that cats associate eating
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her to get the food out. Check out www.catchow.com for more tips.
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There are no laws against Fido hanging his head out of a car window while you drive, according to the Franklin Township Police Department, but consider that he could be injured if struck by debris
from the roadway.
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pay a fee that would be determined by the Board. According to Assemblywoman, Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen), the bill’s sponsor:
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Miami-Dade County, Fla., do regulate them. Pet grooming businesses
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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP ANIMAL SHELTER
FIDO AND FLUFFY ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU ON
VALENTINE’S DAY BUT THE ANIMALS AT THE FRANKLIN
TOWNSHIP ANIMAL SHELTER ARE NOT. The Shelter, located
at the Municipal Complex, DeMott Lane (732-873-2500, ext. 6255)
would love your help by donating dry dog/puppy/cat/kitten food and
toys, clean/worn towels/blankets/sheets, paper towels/sponges, flea
medications, Q-Tips, catnip and bleach. You can visit the Shelter
from: Monday – Saturday, noon to 3 PM. and Thursday 7:30 -9:30
PM. If you cannot get to the Shelter, please contact me (Judy Gottlieb) for drop-off of your donated items at (732) 356-0023 or at
[email protected]. Please add your name and address to
the package for a tax contribution response letter. The Shelter appreciates the generosity of Renaissance residents. Thank you for caring
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by Daniel Silva
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Reservation Policy
Guidelines for Photographs
SiGN-uPS ArE rEquirED FOr ALL EvENTS
AT rENAiSSANCE AT rAriTAN vALLEy.
If you are taking photos
with a DiGiTAL CAMErA,
iPAD, or SMArT PhONE,
please use the highest camera
setting possible so that the details in the pictures can be the
most visible. A proper camera
setting will also ensure that,
should the printer want to enlarge some pictures, the results
will be photos that are sharp and of high-quality. Also, please send no more
than two pictures in one e-mail as file becomes too big with more. Send to
[email protected]. Make sure to include a brief caption AND
your full name in the body of your e-mail.
if you are SCANNiNG a photo, please scan it AT LeAST 300
dpi and save as a high resolution JPeG.
There is no need to adjust your photo. The Publisher has
Photoshop and can adjust it accordingly.
ALSO: When submitting hard copies, please DO NOT put postits on the front of your photos. It can possibly damage your photo!
• each event such as dance party, holiday party, bus trip, theater, etc.,
requires sign ups and prepayment with check payable to “RRVA
Activities.”
• Residents at Raritan Valley will have first opportunity to reserve a
space for an event.
• The event will be opened up to guests of residents providing that
the event has not been sold out. Notice will be given when the event
is open to guests.
• As always, each event is first-come, first-served.
Refund Policy
refunds will ONLy be given under the following
circumstances:
1) The resident is hospitalized.
2) There is a death in the immediate family.
3) Renaissance Clubhouse Activities finds it possible to resell the
ticket or bus seat.
4) The event is cancelled by Renaissance Clubhouse Activities.
New Beginnings is published at the beginning of each month
and is mailed free to residents of Renaissance at Raritan Valley.
Additional copies are available at the Clubhouse.
EDITORIAL
News articles and columns may be submitted by e-mail to
[email protected]. If an e-mail contains an attachment, the attachment must be a Microsoft Word document. All
photos and other hard copy submissions should be given to
Debbie Clark in the Management Office. (See NeXT guideliNes foR photogRAphs.) If submitting photos of people,
please correctly identify the subjects in the order shown. Residents should be listed using their first and last names.
YOUR NEWSLETTER STAFF
Debbie Clark
Marsha Friedberg
Pat Grande
Marge Kawalek
Susan Kebart
Submissions by RRV residents for New Beginnings are welcomed
at any time. All written material must be signed with name clearly
legible. No unsigned or anonymous material will be considered for
publication. We reserve the right to edit submissions for spelling,
grammar, news style, good taste and for space available.
PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for items intended for our
MArCh issue is FEbruAry 5th.
To advertise, please call Ron Chilson at
About Our Town • 732-968-1615
Renaissance Ballroom Rental
If you have an event for which you need to rent a room, where
else should you have it but right in your own beautifully decorated
clubhouse? The Clubhouse Ballroom can hold up to 90 guests comfortably at tables and has a stage for entertainers or DJ. You can bring
in your own caterer or ask Debbie Clark for recommendations.
Since March 1, 2009, the Ballroom Rental fee is $400. This charge
includes the four-hour Ballroom rental fee, use of the Ballroom
kitchen, a security guard and a cleaning maintenance person.
There is also a security deposit required of $500. This check
is refunded after the event and the facilities have been inspected for
no damages.
You will need your own insurance to cover the day of your
event. Please consult your homeowners insurance company for details. Guests are allowed to use the men’s and ladies’ rooms. Guests
are not allowed to use other Clubhouse amenities. No parties can be
held for children under the age of 18. Liquor is now ALLOWeD at
all ballroom rental events provided your insurance includes “Host
Liquor Liability Insurance.”
see debbie Clark for applications and more information.
Renaissance Condo
Building “Reps”
The People Who have Keys to the 1st Floor utility
rooms in Case of Emergency:
Building #1 . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvey Silverman . . . . . .732-873-3209
Building #2 . . . . . . . . . . . .Dominick Minni . . . . . . .732-873-0756
Building #3 . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Kalmus . . . . . . . . . .732-873-1550
Building #4 . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Pelkey* . . . . . . . .732-873-0860
Building #5 . . . . . . . . . . . .Ira Williams . . . . . . . . . . .732-873-0656
Building #6 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Cuomo . . . . . . . . . . 732-873-0832
Community Manager . . . .Deborah Shelley . . . . . . .732-568-0999
Lifestyle Director . . . . . . .Debbie Clark . . . . . . . . . .732-448-9180
* Chairperson for all Building Reps.
if you need emergency access to a utility room and your building
“rep” is not home, please call one of the other building “reps” or
call the Community Manager.
tuESDaY
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00am
9:30am
9:00am
7:00pm
9:00am
9:00am
WEDnESDaY
Stretch Class
WC Steering
25
Stretch Class
Women’s Club
18
Stretch Class
11
Stretch Class
4
26
19
12
5
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Renaissance New Beginnings Calendar of Events
MOnDaY
house Comm
SunDaY
2 GROunDhOG DaY
Stretch Class
9:00am
Dancercise
9:45am
10
3
1
9
Master assn. Open
Meeting
9:00am
9:45am
16 PRESiDEntS’ DaY
Stretch Class
9:00am
Dancercise
9:45am
24
Stretch Class
Dancercise
15
23
9:00am
9:45am
Be advised that an emergency is defined as danger to life
and/or property.
after Hours emergency . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-499-9832
ImPoRtant numbeRs
Stretch Class
Dancercise
22
17
8
*
Deborah shelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-568-0999
Debbie Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-448-9180
office Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-628-0547
the Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-227-1230
Gatehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-568-0302
WWW.RRvsomeRset.oRG
6
SatuRDaY
7:00pm
Please refer to
Friedman’s Fit
For Life schedule
on page 25
for classes.
28
Mardi Gras
Celebration
21
14
7
February 2015
9:00am
9:45am
9:00am
9:45am
9:00am
9:45am
9:00am
9:45am
11:30am
7:00pm
FRiDaY
Stretch Class
Dancercise
13
Stretch Class
Dancercise
Krafty Klatch
Singles Club
20
Stretch Class
Dancercise
27
Stretch Class
Dancercise
Regular attendees
for Water w/Liz at
11am, feel free to
come and go
through routine.
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Exp. 2/28/15
Limit 1. Cannot be combined with
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with any other discounts.
Exp. 2/28/15
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