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January 2014
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INGREDIENTS
• 4 oz. champagne (reasonably priced
non-vintage champagne is fine)
• ½ oz. cognac
• ½ oz. Grand Marnier
• dash of Campari
• orange wheel (garnish)
• c rushed ice
Midnight Toast
T
he Top 10 Cities to
Spend New Year’s Eve
I ntroducing
Zynergy Cares
PREPARATION
W
hat’s Happening?
Midnight Toast
Happy
NewYear!
Reprinted from: Liam’s Midnight Toast:
http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/liamsmidnight-toast/index.html
Recipe, Single Serve
1. Fill a large chilled wineglass with
crushed ice.
2. Add the following in exactly this
order:
• Champagne
• Cognac
•G
rand Marnier
• Campari
3. Garnish with an orange wheel.
Passion
The Top 10 Cities
to Spend New Year’s Eve
Adapted from: http://www.goodnewsweekly.ca/2010/12/top-10-cities-to-spend-newyears-eve.html
http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2011/12/25/the-best-places-in-the-world-to-be-onnew-years-eve/#!qb3MA
 Tokyo
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Given the excessive time difference
(17 hours), you could seemingly spend
New Year’s Eve in Tokyo, and catch a
flight straight back to Vancouver and
celebrate it there as well. While we
don’t foresee many people going this
route, it’s still intriguing nonetheless!
The streets, restaurants, and clubs are
all packed with people as their New
Year’s celebration carries over all the
way until the 4th of January. Join the
locals and enter the New Year in traditional Japanese style by eating Toshikoshi Soba (New Year’s Eve Noodle)
and listening to Juya No Kane (The
Watch-Night Bell). You only get one
shot a year at eating “New Year’s Eve
Noodle”, so we strongly advise you take
advantage of it.
 Sydney
Celebrate your New Year’s before
everyone else and party with a million
people at the Harbor. Sound too good
to be true? Not in Sydney.
Every New year’s, stunning fireworks
light up the sky over the Sydney Harbor Bridge as over a million people
come together to ring in the New Year.
While there are many great vantage
points, the best place to see the show
is on of the boats in the Harbour.
Partying in Australia, on a boat, with
fireworks in the air. See you there.
If partying is your thing, you’re in luck.
Pubs, clubs, and restaurants are open
late all over the city, bringing in the
New Year in style. Theater lovers can
also rejoice, as there are great stage
shows on New Year’s Eve that allow
all the viewers to ring in the New Year
with the cast and crew.
Clearly, there is a little something for
everyone in London on NYE!
 Barcelona
Music, dancing, and a party scene that
goes all night long. Need we say more?
The Spanish love to ring in the New
Year with style, and they do it by partying for a week straight. Salsa dancing,
flamenco dancing, and live music, are
among the celebrations that take place
all over the city. When the great clock
strikes 12 you better be sure to have
your appetite, as Old Spanish tradition
calls for everyone to eat 12 grapes—
one for every bell the great clock rings.
If you can make it to the 5th of January, you’re in luck. On this day, “The
Three Kings” arrive by boat at the
waterfront of Barcelona and proceed
slowly through the city throwing barley sugar sweets to the children lining
the route.
Partying, parades, and grapes—what’s
not to love about NYE in Barcelona?
 Paris
 London
No matter what you like to do on New
Year’s Eve, London has it all. A stunning fireworks show over the beautiful
“London Eye” is a must see. The show
starts immediately after “Big Ben” rings
at Midnight, and lasts for 15 minutes.
While there are many great vantage
points, the best spot to view the show is
on the Westminster Bridge, which faces
directly at the “London Eye”.
Glitz, glam, and fashion. Is there any
other way to spend New Year’s in Paris?
Beautiful fireworks, high-end restaurants, and all night partying highlight the festivities in France’s capital.
Start the night by heading to the
Champs-Elysees, where you can join
thousands of people to watch the Eiffel
Tower light up from head to toe and illuminate the entire city. Add a glass of
champagne, and this might be one of
the most visually appealing moments
on the planet on New Year’s Eve.
 New York
Few NYE celebrations are as famous as
New York’s. While thousands of people
brave the cold in Times Square waiting
for the six-ton ball to drop, millions
follow the events from home, hotels
or clubs.
Join Ryan Seacrest, and hundreds of
thousands of people in the heart of
Times Square to watch the iconic ball
drop to signal the coming of the New
Year. If you want to get a good view
you may have to get to Time Square
early, as people begin to flock there
around 3PM in the afternoon. I guess
this fits with the old saying, “good
things come to those who wait”.
 Las Vegas
Can’t decide where to go for New
Year’s? Take all the thinking out and
go to Vegas! Here you can spend your
NYE in Paris, New York New York,
and Caesar’s Palace.
Known as the party capital of North
America, you can never go wrong with
spending your NYE in the city of sin.
The city that boasts the best shows,
entertainers, and parties, there is
something for everyone in Las Vegas.
However, if the Hangover taught us
anything, it’s that “what happens in
Vegas, stays in Vegas”.
 Disney World
Orlando
For a NYE with the grandkids, few
places deliver as Disney World does.
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The theme park opens an hour early on
the 31st (at 7 a.m.) for Disney Resort
guests in preparation for the day-long
celebrations, which include live entertainment throughout the day and the
evening, and impressive fireworks at
midnight. Parties and activities go on
until 1 a.m. in most parks, with video
games, dance parties, confetti drops,
Champagne toasts for adults, and
Cirque Du Soleil performances for all.
 Toronto
As long as you’re not checking out a
Maple Leafs game, you’re sure to have
a good time on NYE in Toronto. The
“Traditional Toronto New Year’s Eve
Bash” takes place at Nathan Phillips
Square, where thousands of people get
together to watch live performances
from some of music’s biggest stars.
There are hundreds of live performances going on all over the city, so
you’re sure to find whatever type of
music you’re looking for.
If you’re looking for something romantic, set sail on the Toronto Harbor Cruise
where you can enjoy a first class meal
and breathtaking views of the city. Not a
bad way to say hello to the New Year!
 Hawaii
Wrap up the year in one of the last
places to bid goodbye to the prior
year. Hawaii offers dozens of activi-
ties, gorgeous beaches and beautiful
landscapes, aside from the traditional
midnight fireworks. Cruises, restaurants, and hotels have special packages
for that night, with open bars, dance
parties and activities for the whole
family. The great thing about spending
New Year’s in Hawaii is that whether you want to spend the night in a
booming club or away from it all in
a remote location, you’re sure to find
what you’re looking for.
Wherever you are for this year’s
New Year Celebration, we wish
you a safe and happy holiday and
all the best in 2014!
Purpose
Introducing Zynergy Cares
Zynergy Cares is the nonprofit arm
of Zynergy Retirement Planning. Our
purpose is to enrich our communities
through philanthropy and service.
If volunteering gives your life purpose,
and you would like to join Zynergy
CARES at one (or any) of these events,
please just let us know! For more
information, email us at zynergycares@
zynergyretirement.com
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2014 Schedule
ZYNERGY CARES
A NJ 501c3 non profit organization
MISSION
To enrich our communities through service and philanthropy.
QUARTER 1
Support the Arts
Support Local Theatre, Cultural Events and School Programs.
JANUARY (ON-GOING)
JUNE (DATE TBD)
PHIL WELLINGTON MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Eatontown, NJ
Golf Outing Sponsored by Eatontown Lions Club. Benefits the
Fisher House which provides lodging to military personnel under medical treatment.
TWO RIVER THEATER SPONSORSHIP Red Bank, NJ
QUARTER 3
The Two River Theater is a non-profit theater company dedicated to producing great classics, creating original plays and
musicals, and serving its diverse community.
Building
the Community
Support education and community organizations.
MARCH 3
JULY (DATE TBD)
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, VOLUNTEERS TO
READ ALOUD TO CHILDREN Asbury Park, NJ
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Monmouth County, NJ
RD
Now in its 16th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships,
and reading resources.
QUARTER 2
Health & Disease
Support Organizations that Raise Funds and/or Awareness
for Disease Advocacy, Research, Prevention and Support.
Dedicated weekend to help rebuild in our community.
Habitat for Humanity builds and repairs houses all over the
world using volunteer labor and donations.
QUARTER 4
Hunger & Poverty
Support Organizations that Help the Poor and Feed the Hungry.
OCTOBER 12TH
APRIL 27TH
JDRF WALK TO CURE DIABETES♥
Avon-by-the-Sea Boardwalk
NEW JERSEY MARATHON/KICK CANCER
OVERBOARD Oceanport, NJ
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1
diabetes research.
Walk/Run in Marathon or Volunteer on Race Day.
Kick Cancer Overboard is a local non-profit that provides families battling with cancer a chance to get away from it all, on a
week-long cruise.
NOVEMBER (DATE TBD)
FOOD BANK OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES
HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING Monmouth Mall
MAY (MONTH-LONG)
Supporting the food bank to feed the hungry.
PAINT THE TOWN PINK Red Bank, NJ
DECEMBER 24TH
Paint the Town Pink is a community-wide effort presented by
Meridian Health to raise awareness of the importance of annual
mammography.
OPERATION PREP AND LANDING♥ Local Hospital
♥ “CLOSE TO HEART CAUSE”
These are causes that may come up throughout the year that
do not fit into the focus of that quarter; they can be causes that
are important to any member of the Zynergy family (Partner,
members or their families).
331 Newman Springs Road
Building 1, 4th Floor, Suite 143 • Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
732.784.2380 • Fax: 732.676.7873
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What’s Happening
JANUARY 4,
VARIOUS TIMES
Jim Gaffigan
Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St.,
Red Bank, NJ
to the elite Giddings University. What
he did not anticipate, however, was
that he was about to meet the admissions officer from hell, who goes by the
book. With his child’s future at stake,
just how far will Everett go to secure
a place for his off-spring at the table
where the American Dream is being
carved up and served?
JANUARY 25–FEBRUARY 16
As You Like It
Two River Theatre,
21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, NJ
JANUARY 17, 8:00PM
Journey with us to the Forest of Arden,
as cross-dressing heroines and triumphant heroes learn how to embrace
their imaginations, let go of their
fears—and surrender to romance.
Filled with laughter and music, Shakespeare’s As You Like It is romantic
comedy at its most delightful.
http://www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/
show/show.asp?id=43248513
Elvis’ Ultimate Birthday Bash
Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St.,
Red Bank, NJ
http://www.tworivertheater.org/plays_
events/current_season.php?categoryID=176
JANUARY 11, 8:00PM
http://www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/
show/show.asp?id=43248693
JANUARY 30, 8:00PM
http://www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/
show/show.asp?id=43248846
JANUARY 5, 3:00PM
Jackie Mason
Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St.,
Red Bank, NJ
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra –
Beethoven’s
7th and 8th Symphonies
Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St.,
Red Bank, NJ
http://www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/
show/show.asp?id=43248750
JANUARY 12, 4:00PM
Monmouth Conservatory Student
Gala Recital
Monmouth Conservatory, 50 White St.,
Red Bank, NJ
http://www.monmouthconservatory.org/
index.php/events/
JANUARY 16–FEBRUARY 16
Admit One, Written by Wendy
Yondorf
NJ Repertory Company,
Long Branch, NJ
Many a parent succumbs to hysteria when it comes time to get their
children into the best schools. Howard
Everett is no exception, but he has a leg
up being one of the wealthiest donors
http://www.njrep.org/current_prod.htm
JANUARY 18, 2:30–4:00 OR
JANUARY 26, 2–3:30
Beginner Tango Classes
Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth
Street, Red Bank, NJ
Jazz at the Basie: An Evening with
Branford Marsalis
Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St.,
Red Bank, NJ
http://www.countbasietheatre.org/calendar/
show/show.asp?id=43248435
Contact: Susan Brennan; 732.224.8778
ext 125
Students will learn all the basics of
Argentine Tango: musicality, walking,
turning, posture and couple connection.
http://www.monmouthartscouncil.org
JANUARY 19, 1:00PM
Met Opera: Tosca Encore
Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University,
West Long Branch, NJ
Puccini’s timeless verismo score is well
served by an exceptional cast, led by
Patricia Racette in the title role of the
jealous diva, opposite Roberto Alagna
as her lover, Cavaradossi. George Gagnidze is the villainous Scarpia.
http://www.monmouth.edu/events/arts.asp
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