August 2014 - Pines of Delray West Condo Association

Pines of Delray West Newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 8, August 2014
www.pdwca.com | www.pinesofdelraywest.com
GREETINGS FROM THE ‘EDITOR’
Hi you all, it is I, your editor, sitting at the computer, searching for new words to say Hello,
how is it going, what’s happening, Alas, I am at a loss; I can tell you the property looks great,
we are blooming all over the place, the lake is full thanks to abundance of rain, it’s a touch
quiet, but that gives those of us who call PDW home a chance to chill out. I keep hoping that
my email will be overflowing with pictures and notes of what you are all doing. Family
pictures, vacation pictures, wedding pictures, graduation pictures, sitting on the porch
pictures. But, it is not happening. But I have not given up, I believe, or as Martin Luther King
said – I have a dream – and I do believe that the floodgates will open and pictures and emails
will be flowing in. Remember sharing is caring. So send; surprise me and send to
[email protected] and share the joy.
Roz Hopin
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
With the summer upon us, our minds and bodies now focus on dealing with the joys
of summer. Some facts you might not be aware of regarding this time of year: a) The
“dog days” of summer are weeks between July 3rd and Aug.1st, named after the Dog
Star (Sirius) in the constellation of Canis Majer; b) Count a cricket's chirps for 15 sec.
and if you add 37 to it, you will have the approximate outdoor temperature in Fahrenheit
degrees; c) More than 74 Million people will have a July 4th cookout; d) Over $211 Million is
spent each year on fireworks. Regarding some of the joys of summer, did you know that we
consume individually an average of 5.5 gals of ice cream per year, particularly during the
summer months; also more ice cream is consumed in the month of July than any other month.
Home-made banana splits are a favorite of mine so I guess I'm contributing my fair share. Then
there's watermelon, a favorite fruit of the summer (actually a vegetable) which is a member of
the cucumber, squash and pumpkin family. It is composed of 92% water and consumed by
each of us at an average of over 15lbs per year. What is a cookout without watermelon?
Finally, summer is the season when a man thinks he cooks better on an outdoor grill than his
wife can on an indoor stove. And don't forget – summer is like a one-night stand – hot as hell,
totally thrilling and gone before you know it. Enjoy these days of summer while you can!
Tom Comparato
MANAGER’S CORNER
Embrace your own potential, and then embrace it.
Teri Fifth, Property Manager
THE WELCOME MAT IS OUT TO OUR NEW OWNERS & RENTERS
The Welcome Mat is open to one and all. So come on down and have a ball. Join
a Club, serve on a Committee. Find your groove, you’ll feel so “fitty”
.
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL RESIDENTS AT PDW
If you see anyone or anything that looks suspicious, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL 911. It is the
responsibility of the Delray Beach Police Department to make sure that we are safe. Remember it is better
to safe than to be sorry. This message is from Charlotte Roth our Volunteer Captain, Delray Police Dept.
VIAL OF LIFE – It is recommended that all seniors place this sticker on their
window and fill out the form that comes with it and place it in a conspicuous
place, which will contain all your medical history, so that in case of
emergency the paramedics can attend to you expeditiously. The forms and
sticker can be picked up in the office or call Charlotte Roth – 561-274-2493 or 516-455-3764.
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEATRICE HEROLD – August 8th and to SHELLY
SPEAR – August 15th. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our friends and neighbors
who are celebrating their birthday in August.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to all our friends and neighbors celebrating their
umpteenth anniversary –felcitiazione, felicitation, felicitacion, mazel tov!!
TOM & DOLLY COMPARATO relaxing and enjoying a
day in Bar Harbor
JOHN & IRENE CRITELLI enjoyed a day in New
York City with friends and surprised Tony
Amato who works at Bergdoff’s, a very upscale
department store on Fifth Ave.
FRAN BEDER is sharing with us this great picture of her
and all her nieces and nephews. How lucky is she?
BARBARA BEGGS is sharing with us a picture celebrating
Mother’s Day with her daughter-in-law, her daughter-inlaw’s mom and their 2 grandchildren. 3 generations.
How grand is that!!
and a picture taken at the
wedding of her nephew 1st Lt.
Jeff Homza, his beautiful wife, Leann and Barbara’s two beautiful
grandchildren, Billy and Emily. We wish the happy couple the best
of everything, and Jeff, a veteran marine who is waiting for his
second deployment, his first was in the Middle East. We at PDW
thank you for your service. Stay safe, and may that big man
upstairs watch over you.
The COMPARATO’S & GALENTI’S are sharing with us this most interesting article of their niece
Abby who is going to the White House. WOW!!
http://pdwca.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Abby-who-is-going-to-the-White-House.pdf
A belated but warm welcome to MANNY CHAMBERS
to our maintenance staff. A man of many talents we
are happy to have you here.
CRITELLI’S & COMPARATO’S on excursion boat
in Mystic, CT
WOMEN’S CLUB CALENDAR – 2014-2015 – Save the Date
July 26/27 – Tag Sale – 9am – 1pm | Clubhouse
October 8th – Wednesday - Movie Matinee at the Clubhouse – Philomena
w/Judi Dench, Bring your own lunch, Goodies will be served
October 31 – Friday - Halloween Party – 7-9:30pm | Dress up or just wear a
mask.
November 19th – Wednesday – 1pm, Vocal/Musical entertainment – Dessert & Beverages
December 10th - Wednesday – 1:30pm, Police Department - To Talk About Scams, ID Theft - How to protect
your community and yourself. Coffee and dessert served.
2015
January 28 – Wednesday, 11:45am-3:00pm – Women’s Club Luncheon – Benevenuto’s Restaurant, Boynton
Beach, - $20 pp (members), $30 pp (non-members or guest) – Entertainer: Lou Villano
February 11 – Wednesday, 1pm - Second Time Around Fashion Show
March 11 – Wednesday, 12pm – Installation to Women’s Club Board – Luncheon
March 25 – Wednesday, 12:30pm – Card Party – Boxed Lunch – $12 member, Guest $14
Stay tuned – other events to be announced shortly
SINGLE MINGLE CALENDAR – 2014-2015
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
I KNOW THAT SOME OF THE EVENTS LISTED ARE IN THE FAR FUTURE. No one is a
fortune teller and things do happen. However, in order to be able to attend these
events we MUST PRE-BOOK. Please let me know what you would like to attend.
Monies will be refunded up until 30 days before event. Email [email protected] | Phone 561-2721539
July 14 | Single Mingle meeting at the Clubhouse. Happy Birthday to Marty Sklar, Faith Block and Bernice Stein.
I hope both Marty and Bernice can join us for dinner following the meeting so we may celebrate their day.
Saturday, October, 11 | Delray Playhouse Cost: $25 | Contact Shelly
“Wait Until Dark” Cutoff Date Aug. 25 - will carpool. Please Let Me Know ASAP
Friday, October 31 | Cost: $73 | Fruit & Spice Park, Schnebly Winery, Coral Castle
Trip includes roundtrip transportation, lunch all admissions, tours, wine tasting, tax and gratuities.
Visit the Fruit and Spice Park (tropical botanical garden). Enjoy a boxed lunch at the winery and wine tasting.
Visit Coral Castle, a sculpture garden in stone carved from 1100 tons of coral rocks. Box lunch- choice of fruit
cup-cookie, water or soft drink, roast beef, turkey, ham, tuna or vegetarian wrap or sandwich. Cutoff date Sept
15 | Contact Shelly for Reservations
Nov. 6, 7, 8, $382 (+$18 optional insurance) Single Supplement $100 (+$24 optional insurance) 3 Days, 2
Nights in St. Augustine | | Contact Shelly for Reservations; Balance due Sept.3 | Sold-Out Wait List
Sunday, November 9 | “Red, White and Blue” Veteran’s Day Show; times: 1pm & 7pm | Cost: $15. We went
last year - it is a very good show. Let me know if you would like to attend. Will carpool for the 1pm show. We
will go to dinner after the performance.
December ‘THE DELRAY BEACH CHORALE’ Duncan Theater | Cost: $15 - Holiday program. More info to follow.
Saturday, December 20| Cost: $88
Fiddler on the Roof at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Trip will include roundtrip bus transportation, tickets to show
and dinner.
***December 31, 2014-January 1, 2015 | Cost: $279 - Happy New Year Trip Venice, FL & Ft. Myers
Roundtrip transportation, 1 night accommodation, Guided tour at the Edison & Ford Museum, Dinner in
Venice, New Year Celebration, Breakfast, Paddleboat cruise , Buffet Lunch and music, all taxes and gratuities
included
2015
Saturday, February 14 | Chesterfield Hotel, Palm Beach
Recapture the elegance of a bygone era of New York Society of 1904 with a luncheon and entertainment. You
will also learn about the society of the day and be entertained by International Opera Star, Lily Angel Rose plus
burlesque star, Lydia Thompson.
Luncheon: Salad, Grilled Salmon or Chicken Marsala, Red Velvet Cake, coffee or tea and gratuity and tax |
Cost: $44pp. We have reserved space for 10 people. I will make your reservation when we receive your check.
After the first ten, I will make a wait list.
Sunday Matinee, March 15 | “Phantom Of The Opera’ Plaza Theatre | Cost: $39 |contact Shelly for reservation
Saturday, March 28 @ 2 pm, Les Miserables @ The Maltz Jupiter Theatre - | Cost: $88 - Trip includes roundtrip
bus transportation, center orchestra seating, and 3-course dinner at the Waterway Café.
Saturday, April | “Oklahoma“, Wick Theater - approx. $50 (cancelled)
You are welcome to join Shelly for:
Bingo Wednesday night at Temple Sinai. Minimum cost is $15. We carpool at 4:45pm. Call Shelly if you would
like to go. You may bring a sandwich but no pork or shellfish please. They do sell hot dogs $1.50, tuna or egg
salad sandwiches.
OPERA SEASON IS COMING
We have a small group of Opera lovers. We would love to have more of you join us for “HD LIVE FROM THE
MET.” I WILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE GROUP AS SOON AS THEY ARE MADE AVALABILE TO THE GENERAL PUPLIC.
I shall try to get us reserved seating up close in the theater, but if not available, will get general admission. If
you want more info and the opera schedule contact me: Shelly @ email: [email protected] |
Phone: 561 272 1539.
Listed below is the schedule for the coming season. Please let us know your selection:
Verdi’s Macbeth
October 11 | 12:55 pm ET
Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro–New Production
October 18 | 12:55 pm ET
Bizet’s Carmen
November 1 | 12:55 pm ET
Adams’s The Death of Klinghoffer—Met Premiere
November 15 | 12:55pm ET
Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
December 13 | 12pm ET
2015
Lehar’s The Merry Widow—New Production
January 17 | 12:55pm ET
Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann
January 31 | 12:55pm ET
Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta /
Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle—New Production
February 14 | 12:30pm ET
Rossini’s La Donna del Lago—Met Premiere
March 14 | 12:55pm ET
Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana / Leoncavallo's Pagliacci—New Production
April 25 | 12:30pm
DELRAY BEACH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 7 – ON THE AVE – Music, Entertainment, an exhibition from Artist Alley & more – free to attend 610pm – www.OnTheAveDelrayBeach.com
August 7-8 - Tastemakers of Delray Beach – tastings & wine-pairing at many of the top downtown restaurants
– passport required in advance – purchase at the participating restaurants - 5-10pm – 561-243-1077 |
www.DowntownDelrayBeach.com
CORNELL MUSEUM – Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. – FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY: Paper
as Art - through August 24th 10am-4:30pm - Tuesdays – Sundays – Cost $5 – This exhibit has gotten and
extensive write-up in the Sun-Sentinel, and I believe if you can do not miss it. I’m going!!
GALLERY WALK – in downtown Delray Beach 3rd Friday each month from 6-9pm. Stroll throughout downtown,
with special artist showings, jewelry, entertainment and more at over 14 Fine Art Galleries. More info 561243-1077
FOR THE FOODIES
SHRIMP HOUSE SEAFOOD, PASTA & GRILL opens at TOWN CENTER at BOCA RATON – menu includes shrimp
every way you can think over pasta, in risotto, on a salad, grilled or fries with rice, Thai style, in paella, and
with an array of other exotic sauces. Visit www.Shrimphouse.com
ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFÉ – (yes, that is the name) has opened at 508 Via de Palmas, Boca Raton, 561-4056940 – www.AnotherBrokenEgg.com This is a Louisiana based chain and will serve exceptionally fresh and
nutritious Southern-Inspired dishes
CAFFE LUNA ROSA, Delray Beach’s favorite beachfront restaurant – has expanded. It’s brunch menu served
only Saturdays & Sunday to be available every day. NEAT!!!
At TRUE – CRAB rules – authentic Baltimore-style crab cakes –received a 3 star rating from Sun-Sentinel – 147
SE 1st Ave. Boca Raton. 561-417-5100 | www.TrueBocaRaton.com
FLORIDA BEER FLOWS AT MELLOW MUSHROOM – 125 SE 6TH AVE – Delray Beach – 561-330-3040,
www.MellowMushroom.com/store/DelrayBeach - not only serves some of the best pizza in South Florida but
now also offers one of the largest selections of Florida brewed beer.
RHINO DOUGHNUTS – located in Mizner Plaza – 126 NE 2nd St. – Boca Raton – will open in Delray Beach – 23 E.
Atlantic Ave. (November/December) – these are not your everyday doughnuts. Flavors such as Death by
Chocolate, Key Lime Pie, Miami Cream, Drunkin’ Doughnuts – Bailey’s Irish Cream, Patron Margarita, etc., they
will also serve coffee. Everything will be fresh made. This is a new venture of a guy from Delray Beach, and a
guy from Tamarac. Something new to try.
DEPOT SQUARE a new development – will occupy a historic slice of Delray Beach. The weedy 12 acre field near
Delray historic train station where only remnants of warehouses and abandoned project proposals remain, will
soon be home to an old Florida, Caribbean themed work-live-play development, 284 rental units which will
Clubhouse, 74 spots for resident owned bikes and a lot more perks.
URBAN OUFITTERS – a leading lifestyle retail company will open it door at
306 E. Atlantic Ave. on or about November 1st. Our village-by-the-sea is
definitely up-scaling.
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CONNIE’S KITCHEN
Baked Turkey Burgers in Sauce
½ cup onion chopped fine
¾ cup bread crumbs
2 tbs ketchup
1/3 cup milk
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ lb ground turkey
Sauce
1 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsp wine vinegar
Combine all ingredients.
Make 6 patties
Place in baking dish
Pour sauce on patties
Bake at 350 degrees – 35 min
Delicious – Enjoy!!
Join us on September 1st for a Labor Day Pizza Party @ 2pm | Cost: $8 pp
Includes: 2 slices of pizza – your choice*, plus Salad, Dessert and Drink
* 1) Margarita w/ fresh tomatoes; 2) Florentine white; 3) Pepperoni, mushroom & onion
Make your reservations today: Connie 276-8534 | Linda 278-6210
FALL CALENDAR FOR PINES WEST
October 22 – White Elephant Bingo
November 14 – Wine and Cheese Party
December 12 – Chocolate Delight Holiday Party
Pines West Book Club | Facilitator: Roz Hopin
Friday – August 1 – 10:30am | PDW Clubhouse
The Goldfinch - Donna Tartt
It begins with a boy, Theo Decker a thirteen year old New Yorker, miraculously
survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in
by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Ave,
disturbed by schoolmates who don’t know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by his unbearable long
for his mother, he clings to one thing that reminds of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that
ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of Art.
Friday – September 12th - 10:30am – PDW Clubhouse
I Am Forbidden – Anouk Markovits
A family torn apart by fierce belief and private longing in the unprecedented journey deep inside the most
insular Hasidic sect – the Satmar
HURRICANE SEASON IS UPON US
Arthur was the first named hurricane of the season, arrived, and fortunately for
us he has gone a bit east and north, but just the thought of it, and what it did do
should remind us not to be complacent and prepare ourselves to be ready.
Stock up on water, canned goods, non-perishables, flashlights, batteries, have a
little extra cash on hand, in case the ATM’s are not working. Fill our gas tanks.
Note we do have a generator at the clubhouse, which will allow us to keep
medications that need to be refrigerated. As we at PDW are family a need to
stay in touch, so those of us who are on property and need extra assistance, Let us know who you are. Call the
office, 561-276-6605 call me, Roz Hopin 561-265-4696, call Charlotte Roth 561-274-2493.
Thought for the Day
After the game, the King and the Pawns go into the same box. – Italian Proverb
ATTENTION ALL UNIT OWNERS AND RENTERS – PLEASE DO NOT MOVE ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE
EXERCISE ROOM, OR THE POOL TABLE. WITHOUT CHECKING WITH TERI, OUR MANAGER. IF FOR SOME
REASON YOU HAVE A NEED TO MOVE THE POKER TABLE PLEASE BE SURE YOU PUT IT BACK IN ITS PROPER
PLACE. THANK YOU.
AROUND TOWN
SHARKS off the hook in DELRAY – It’s good news for swimmers and sharks. Fishing for sharks
within 300 feet of Delray’s public beach has been banned.
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART in West Palm Beach is offering free admission every Thursday until
September 4. Keep in mind that Palm Beach County residents get free admission the first
Saturday of the month all year long. Thursday evenings the museum stay open until 9pm –
when the present the Art after Dark programs.
TRIP ADVISOR has given the BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS a certificate of excellence
award. It has gotten 4 and 5 star reviews from reviewers on their website.
BOCA RATON, our neighbor to the south, will change the face of downtown Boca with the
addition of 2000 new dwellings. It has been 10 years since Boca has added any new housing
complexes to this area. WOW!!!
SQUARE DANCING, your thing, the Boynton Beach Recreation
and Parks Department’s Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave, offers
classes in basic modern Western Square Dancing on Friday
nights. Participants of all skill levels are invited to learn square
dance steps in a fun atmosphere with the Castoffs Square
Dance Club. Dance and rounds are from 7:15-8pm, Fridays.
Dance Club is from 8-10pm Fees are collected at the door and
cost $12.00 per couple. Refreshments are Included. For more
info contact Jack Lewis 561-731-3119 or Scotty Sharrer, 561-865-2611.
PALM BEACH ZOO – has named their rare male red-crowned
crane chick. And the name that won is KAKASHI which in
Japanese means scarecrow. Japan is the native habitat for this
endangered species.
SWEET, SOUTH DAKOTA – Population 3 if you count the dog a tiny unincorporated Hamlet – 6
acres of prairie, a house, three trailers, and its very own bar Sweet Tavern, all this can be had
for $400,000. Your very own town!!
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AUGUST POETRY PAGE
Did you know that August is National Golf Month and so,
OUR ODE TO GOLF - Allan Berman
In my hand I hold a ball,
White and dimpled, rather small.
Oh, how bland it does appear,
The harmless looking little sphere.
By its size I could not guess,
The awesome strength it does possess.
But since I fell beneath its spell,
I’ve wandered through the fires of hell.
My life has not been quite the same,
Since, I chose to play this stupid game.
It rules my mind for hours on end,
A fortune it has made me spend.
It has made me yell, curse and cry,
I hate myself and want to die.
It promises a thing called par,
If I can hit it straight and far.
To master such a tiny ball,
Should not be very hard at all.
Buy my desire, the ball refuses,
And does exactly as it chooses.
It hooks and slices, dribbles and dies,
And even disappears before my eyes.
Often it will have a whim,
To hit a tree or take a swim.
With miles of grass on which to land,
It finds a tiny patch of sand.
Then has me offering up my soul,
If only it would find the hole.
It made me whimper like a pup,
And swear that I will give it up,
And take to drink to ease my sorrow,
But the ball knows…I’ll be back
Tomorrow
And did you not know that August is also Peach Month – so hail to the Peach that fuzzy little fruit.
PEACHES – by Hattie Howard
Who is wise would rather tramp
Weary miles than eat of these:
Colic, cholera, and cramp
Lurks beneath their indices.
What are peaches minus cream,
Just enough to smother in?
Till the juicy quarters seem
Buried isle of coralline.
Tender freestones, mellow clings,
Nectarines without a scar …
Everyone a picture brings
Of redundant groves afar,
Where the languid natives lie
Under peach-trees day by day,
Visage looking to the sky …
Picking peaches? …No! not they!
Waiting for the fruit to drop
In each facial orifice!
Surely, plan for gathering crop
Never labor save as this.
Peaches, Peaches everywhere
Trains are carrying thick and fast!
Luxuries that all may share
Ere “peach-season” shall have passed.
WORDS OF WISDOM
In the blink of an eye,
Everything can change,
So forgive often and love with all your heart,
You many never have that change again.
we are happy to say
that at PDW we’re bloomin’ away
in red, yellow, blue and white
Oh My! Is this not a sight
PAST EVENTS
SINGLE MINGLES on June 22nd enjoyed a brunch cruise on the Intercoastal, the sun was
shining, a little bit of booze, delicious food, neat scenery, a fun time was had by all!! Next year
let’s do the dinner cruise.
SINGLE MINGLES Cruise (continued)
PDW SOCIAL COMMITTEE – 4TH OF JULY –
BBQ – Let’s hear it for the Red, White, and
Blue – Good food, Good company, A chance
to chat of this and that. The committee
deserves a round of applause. Cheers!!