04-2016 GW Voice (April 2016)

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Vol. 20
20,, No. 4 – April 2016
P.O. Box 70
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A Monthly Periodical Serving Greenbriar at Whittingham
PRESENTED BY THE RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB OF GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM
Civic Affairs:
Monroe Twp. Senior Center:
More than a Clubhouse
By Councilwoman
Elizabeth Schneider
On any given day, hundreds
of the 17,000 registered members visit the Monroe Township
Senior Center seeking assistance from one of the social
workers on staff, free AARP tax
preparation during the winter
months, or for any of the various
social functions held at the Halsey Reed Road facility.
While the Senior Center is a
hub of activity for the active
seniors in Monroe, it is also
the home of the Township’s
Office of Senior Services,
which provides vital help, support and services to many seniors living in Monroe.
The key component of the
Senior Center is its outreach
program, where the talented,
trained and certified employ-
ees visit homebound, disabled
and other residents in need,
determine their specific situation, and put them in touch
with healthcare professionals,
hospitals, assisted living facilities and homecare providers.
In addition, the Office of
Senior Services also employs
a social worker, LPN and two
certified SHIP (Senior Health
Insurance Assistance Program) counselors, who provide
direct counseling and referral
assistance, support for family
caregivers, Medicare assistance, heating assistance and
other vital assistance programs.
There are also regular
health discussions and
screenings at the Center.
Nearly every week local pro(Continued on page 4)
Meet Nursing Staff Member
Geri Fournier, RN
By Joan Freeman
One of the many perks we
enjoy in our community is that
we have nursing care available
to us every day, 24/7. The
Nurse’s Office is located in the
annex in the Towne Center.
Do you need your blood
pressure taken? Do you need
a blood test? Do you have an
injury that requires a dressing?
Do you need telephone counseling? All these services and
many more are available to all
residents at Greenbriar at
Whittingham.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Geri Fournier, RN,
certified in Geriatric Nursing
who is the Charge Nurse, and
has been working in the
nurse’s office for nineteen
years. I asked her some questions about what she does.
JF: What are the responsibilities of your job?
Behind the Scenes with NJ Assemblyman Benson
By Ruth Banks
How government works has
been the theme this year of
the Residents Civic Club and
on March 9 Daniel R. Benson,
our Assemblyman from District
14, gave a bare outline of NJ
Government. In brief, the governor has the last word. Legislation being proposed by legislators is subject to the governor’s will. That’s one of the
reasons that it is necessary for
legislators to forge closer relations with legislators from
other regions. The traditional
rivalry between north and
south Jersey has been mitigated by a growing central
Jersey alliance, Benson affirmed.
Benson, who earned a B.A.
in Physics and an M.A. in Public Policy, sits on three Assembly committees: Law and Public Safety, Health and Transportation. Issues involving all
these committees have been
in the news and have commanded our attention, but
overriding everything has been
the budget. In the final analysis, the governor has the
power to change line items as
well as the actual language of
a bill.
As Assemblyman Benson
explained, the NJ Legislature
consists of the Senate and the
General Assembly, and legislative sessions, many commit-
District 14 Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson, right, meets with
residents at the recent Civic Club meeting.
tee hearings and most public
hearings are held in the Statehouse, located on West State
Street in Trenton. The work of
the legislature is conducted in
standing committees, and
each legislature (the Senate
and the General Assembly) is
constituted for a term of years,
split into two annual sessions.
Assemblymen are elected
every two years, while the
Senate term is for four years.
There are 80 Assemblymen,
two from each legislative district. While the Senate writes
state laws, has the power to
confirm appointments of the
governor and is responsible
for writing the appropriations
bill, i.e. the Budget, the Gen-
eral Assembly writes state
laws, originates all bills for
raising revenue, and has the
sole power to vote impeachment charges. The Legislature
generally meets twice a week,
on Monday and Thursday.
Since it’s a “part-time” body,
about 2/3 of the legislators
have other jobs.
Benson reminded the audience about the NJ primaries,
which will be held on June 7,
and that the last day to register to vote in the primary is
May 17. He also urged those
who find it difficult to get to a
polling place to vote by mail.
Applications to vote by mail
can be obtained at the Town(Continued on page 3)
Greenbriar This Month
By Arnie Riback,
GWCA President
Geri Fournier, RN
Geri: I am responsible for all
the nurses on duty here. Although I work the day shift
from 7 am to 3pm, I keep tabs
on all the nurses who work
here. We are all employees of
Saint Peter’s University Hospi(Continued on page 4)
WHOA considering providing instruction on the use of the equipment in our fitness center if a minimum of five residents sign up
for the class.
Hopefully, the worst of winter
is behind us and spring is fast
approaching. LMS, our lawn
maintenance contractor, will be
beginning their spring activities.
Any lawn damage resulting from
snow clearing operations should
be in the repair mode.
April is the month that many
of our snowbirds return home
and we welcome them back.
Over the winter we have been
reviewing ways to increase attendance at our public meetings.
We hope to attract attendees
not only by discussing what’s
going on in the Greenbriar Community or what governing actions are being taken, but also
what other actions outside the
community have an important
effect on our homes and lives.
We hope to do this by inviting
speakers to address residents.
Our first program is scheduled for Monday, April 18, at
7:30 pm. In addition to our governing agenda, our speaker at
this meeting will be Wayne
Hamilton, Business Administrator for Monroe Township, who
will speak about the Township’s
budget: the process of prepar-
ing, major items of expenditure,
the monetary effect on your
pocketbook, and the amount of
funding we receive from federal
and state sources. A Question
and Answer period will follow.
We are sure you will find his
presentation quite informative.
Another example might be a
meeting related to home maintenance such as how to maintain
a roof, the cost to replace it, and
how to correct roof discoloration
problems. Other home and lawn
maintenance topics residents
have interest in will also follow.
In addition, our speaking programs will include experts in
banking and finance related to
housing, mortgages and refinancing. All of our topics won’t
(Continued on page 2)
BOARD OF CHOSEN
FREEHOLDERS:
ITS ROLE IN GOVERNMENT
PRESENTED BY
CAROL BELLANTE
FREEHOLDER – DEPUTY DIRECTOR
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
GW RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
7:30 PM IN THE BALLROOM
ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
APRIL 2016 – PAGE 2
GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE
WHOA this Month
By Miriam Cohen
Memories of the 23-inch
snow storm and an otherwise
mild winter have faded. Tulips
are budding. The snowbirds
are beginning to return from
their winter retreat. We are
pleased to welcome them
home. Our regularly scheduled
WHOA shows have also resumed.
The Tap Room reopened on
March 7. We extend a hearty
welcome to Bunny and Savio,
the new operators of The Tap
Room. Please be sure to
come in and say hello. Prior to
opening date the kitchen received a face lift. The walls
were painted; insulation and
electrical work were done. The
floor was refurbished and,
where needed, new equipment
was purchased.
The parking lot is being re-
paved. Work should begin in
April. Six new L.E.D. fixtures
have been added in the first
row of the lower parking. Two
flood L.E. D. lights have been
installed above the rear stage
doors. They provide better
light and are more cost efficient.
Additionally, we have purchased another A.E.D. device
for the club house. There is
one in the nurse’s office and
this second device will be installed near the ballroom. Staff
members will be trained in the
use of the A.E.D.
The WHOA and Greenbriar
Boards conduct a joint meeting approximately every two
months. These meetings allow
us to share information and
act together on issues that
affect both Boards. We had
received a petition urging the
WHOA board to allow Verizon
Fios into the community. We
do not control Verizon’s decisions to come into a community. Since this is an important
issue for many people we
formed a joint committee with
representatives from both the
W HOA a n d Gre e nb ria r
Boards. The committee
worked to gather information
about this issue. An article
was printed in the March issue
of the GWVOICE detailing
what they learned. The bottom
line is that the only method we
have available to encourage
additional vendors to come
into our community is to write
to the Board of Public Utilities.
If you did not see the article I
would suggest getting a copy
of the GWVOICE and reading
the article.
The members of the WHOA
Greenbriar This Month
(Continued from page 1)
just be instructional. We are
contemplating some subjects
that may be entertaining, such
as coffee brewing, varieties, and
how and where to purchase
exotic coffee beans, etc. We will
also, from time to time, serve
coffee and goodies.
Greenbriar and WHOA have
also decided to invite each governing body’s directors to their
respective public meetings so
Board members can learn firsthand what concerns all community residents have.
As a last note, paving of
Leeds, Chichester, and Aberdeen streets in part or whole
will begin in May. Residents on
these streets will receive packets in April informing them
about the paving schedule and
do’s and don’ts as to what to
do regarding parking, mail
delivery, garbage removal,
safety, etc.
Our next Greenbriar Workshop Meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at
Thank You Notes
I would like to thank the
wonderful residents of Greenbriar at Whittingham for their
many condolence cards, calls,
donations, food, and comforting words on the passing of
my beloved wife, Audrey. I am
grateful to the Minyan Group
for conducting services at my
home during the Shiva period.
G REENBRIAR at W HITTINGHAM VOICE
Staff Members
S. Alexander Banks, Editor-in-Chief
Amy P. Appleman
Ruth Banks
Ben Baum
Ellen Chmiel
Joan Freeman
Art Gordon
Dawn Horowitz
Freddy Howard
Arlene Lazar
Harvey Lazar
Gloria Montlack
Olga Naccarella
Martin Rich
Larry Sheppard
Editorial Board
Alex Banks
Ruth Banks
Helen Oxenberg
Bert Herling
GWCA Rep. Arnold Riback
Ben Baum
Arthur Gordon
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Meeting will be Monday, April
18, at 7:30 pm in the Towne
Centre Ballroom. We hope to
see you there.
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I would also like to thank the
many people who came to the
funeral service and to my
home to pay respects. Audrey
had many friends and will be
missed by all.
Sincerely,
Paul Bresalier
***
To all our GW friends, thank
you for your helpful support
and heartfelt wishes during my
recent hospitalization. All your
cards, e-mails and phone calls
were very much appreciated at
this stressful period in our
lives.
Beverly Lupuloff
Message from The
Manager’s Office
B
y William H. Hinkle,
General Manager
A couple of programs to
start off the 2016 season will
be the milling, paving and restoration of the lower Towne
Centre parking lot storm
drains, along with line striping.
This project is anticipated to
start around April 4, running
approximately 2½ weeks, dependent upon weather. Management and Security, in cooperation with our contracted
vendor, expects few if any
disruptions to services. Future
notifications, guidelines and
progress reports will be forthcoming: keep in mind the 2015
paving projects throughout
Whittingham and Greenbriar
Communities that were very
successful with the full cooperation of all residents.
A second project that will be
undertaken this spring is the
restoration of selected areas
for pond plantings consistent
with our continued effort to
stabilize the shorelines of two
of our community ponds. The
two that will be affected during
the shoreline rototilling, soil
remediation and plantings are
the Chichester Pond #403 and
Pond #601 (which is located
by golf course green #6). Project is coordinated through our
joint Storm water Management
Committee with Princeton Hydro and Enviroscapes. Again,
notifications will be forthcoming regarding progress on this
project.
During our monthly meetings it was noted that pet
waste being put down our
storm drains has become a
great concern. Again, we remind all residents that the
grates installed throughout the
community lead directly to our
ponds and should not be used
to dispose of pet waste. We
urge all pet owners to do their
part in helping us maintain
Saint Peter’s Welcomes Provider
of Hospice Services
End-of-life care designed for
people with a variety of
terminal conditions
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.:
Saint Peter’s University Hospital has entered into an agreement with a new provider for
adult hospice services. Effective Tuesday, March 1, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
of New Jersey began accepting referrals and providing
services for those patients
who are eligible for inpatient
hospice services. Additionally,
Seasons Hospice & Palliative
Care is an option for patients
who are eligible for and select
home hospice services.
Hospice is designed to care
for people with a variety of
terminal conditions when
symptoms no longer respond
to curative treatment or the
patient chooses to forgo further curative treatment. Those
conditions may include but are
not limited to AIDS, ALS, Alzheimer’s Diseases or other
dementias, cancer, congestive
heart disease, end-stage kidney disease, lung disease,
multi-system breakdown, and
stroke. Hospice care is designed to be palliative – meaning that its primary focus is to
alleviate pain and relieve
symptoms.
Seasons Hospice will provide regular on-site staff to
furnish care to Seasons patients receiving inpatient hospice services during the day
and as needed after hours. A
Seasons on-site nurse liaison
will be present at least six
hours per day from Monday to
Friday to receive referrals,
perform evaluations and provide patient and family education.
A patient who has a terminal
illness with a six-month life
expectancy, as determined by
their physician, and is in need
of acute symptom management is eligible for inpatient
hospice services. Those patients accepted into the inpatient hospice program will receive: pain and symptom management, pharmacy, medical
and equipment services, spiritual and emotional support,
and access to Saint Peter’s
and Seasons Hospice staff 24
hours a day, seven days a
week. Patients can receive
inpatient hospice services for
as long as such services are
medically necessary and some
clean, healthy ponds by properly (NOT IN THE DRAIN
SYSTEM!) disposing of pet
waste!
Annually, the Township
Clerk’s Office requires the registration and licensing of pets,
which must be completed on
or before March 31 of each
year. Please be sure to abide
by this ordinance, which applies to both dogs and cats.
Additionally, Management reminds you that our community
guidelines require pets be
walked on a (maximum) sixfoot (6’) leash, and that it is
your responsibility to dispose of your pet(s) waste by
discarding it in your trash
can. Again, do not place this
waste in our storm drains as
these drains do not go to the
MTMUD but rather our own
ponds as part of our storm
water management system.
Contracts have been signed
for the acid washing, painting
and repairs of the outdoor pool
to kick off the summer season.
Enhanced by the recent addition of the pool heating system, we anticipate a great
summer season.
Six new L.E.D. fixtures have
replaced the old original fixtures in the front row of the
lower Towne Centre parking
lot; these modern fixtures point
down, greatly enhancing lighting of the area. We also anticipate a significant savings on
our electrical utility bill. These
additions, along with the new
flood lights that have been
installed over the ballroom
doors have been viewed as a
marked safety improvement.
A few quick tips on your
continued due diligence in
protecting yourself from identity theft: Always insure that
after using your credit card,
check that your card is returned and not inadvertently
switched. Further, considering
the common use of cell
phones, be sure that a cell
phone photo is not taken of
your card during any exchange.
Landscape Maintenance
Service began their spring
clean-up during the month of
March. If you observe any
damage, whether it be on your
property or on common property, from the snow clearing
processes over this past winter, please remember that you
must complete a Request for
Service form (available
through the Concierge or Resident Services) and drop it off
at the Towne Centre so it can
be addressed by the appropriate vendor. This form is also
available online via our website, www.gwmonroe.com and
may be submitted electronically. Requests will be addressed in a timely manner
and prioritized accordingly
(noting that some concrete
work on Belgium blocks, asphalt, etc. may not be addressed until June or July).
Remember that scratches,
scrapes, gouges and cracks
on driveways and walkways
are a normal occurrence when
snow is cleared by heavy
equipment.
This time of year promotes
the onset of outdoor projects.
Behind The Scenes with NJ Assemblyman Benson
ship Clerk’s office.
Assemblyman Benson represents parts of Mercer and Middlesex Counties. His office is at
3691 A Nottingham Way in Hamilton, NJ, 08690. He can be contacted at 609-631- 0198 or by
Email: [email protected].
He and his staff look forward to
hearing from the public regarding current issues on the legisla-
tive agenda.
Jerry Cohen, vice-president
of the Civic Club, reminded the
audience that the program for
April will focus on the County
government, with a representative of the Freeholders as a
guest. What, you may ask, is a
Freeholder? Come to the April
13 meeting and find out where
some of your tax money goes.
The GW Chorus will be fea-
The Patrons of the Arts of Monroe
Township Proudly Presents:
The 5th Annual
Trip to Tanglewood
July 28 – July 31, 2016 – 4
Days 3 Nights
Enjoy the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra conducted by Andris Nelsons featuring pianist Paul Lewis. Visit
the Clarke Institute in Williamstown, MA. Enjoy Jacobs
Pillow Dance Festival featuring
Wendy Whelan and choreographer Ryan Brooks with music by Brooklyn Rider an Extreme Quartet. Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Enjoy an evening performance of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra conducted by Andris
Nelsons featuring pianist Jonathan Biss. Visit Historic Ventfort
Hall, mansion of Sarah Morgan
and home to the Museum of the
Guilded age. Williamstown
Theater Performance to be announced.
Double Occupancy: $1089
per person, Single Occupancy:
$1419 per person
Price Includes the Following: All tickets and entrance
fees, 4 performances in orchestra seating. Round Trip
Premium Motor coach, Transportation and Tour Escort, 3
nights at the “4 Diamond” Orchards Hotel in Williamstown,
Saint Peter’s
will transition to home hospice
after their inpatient hospice
stay.
The majority of inpatient
hospice care is provided in
beds located on the oncology
and intensive care units at
Saint Peter’s.
About Saint Peter’s
University Hospital
Saint Peter’s University
Hospital is a 478-bed acutecare teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Metuchen. Saint
Peter’s is a state-designated
children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a
regional specialist in geriatrics,
oncology, orthopedics, women’s
services, and ambulatory care.
The Children’s Hospital at Saint
Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a
full range of pediatric specialties, including pediatric cardiology through its affiliation with
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in
obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine and
is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers University Biomedical and
Health Sciences. Saint Peter’s
also sponsors residency programs in radiology and orthopedic
surgery.
Visit
www.saintpetershcs.com for
more information.
Massachusetts, 3 Breakfasts,
3 Dinners, all gratuities except
driver gratuities included.
A deposit of $250 per person
due upon booking is 100% refundable until May 15, 2016.
Final payment is due May 15,
2016. Deposit checks should be
made out to Atlas World Travel.
Payments received after
5/15/2016 are non-refundable
unless covered by insurance.
Medical Cancellation Insurance: $93 Per Person due as a
separate check made out to
Atlas World Travel. Mail Checks
to: (Please include a note with
your name, address, phone
number, email, emergency contact and any special request we will do our best to honor.)
Atlas World Travel
317 Forsgate Drive, Monroe
Township, NJ 08831
Gloria Adlerman
(732) 605 0262
Email [email protected]
Manager
Residing in a planned community requires that you contact
Management, and in many
cases the necessity to complete
an architectural modification
form and obtain approval, prior
to commencing any of these
projects. Modifications such as
decks/patios, awnings, satellite
dishes (Village I/Whittingham
only), HVAC system replacements, plantings, etc. require
such prior written approval; in
many instances, this written
approval is a pre-requisite in
obtaining a permit from Monroe
Township. Applications are
available through Resident Services or Management. If in
doubt as to whether or not your
project requires the completion
of paperwork, contact Management for clarification.
As the warm weather approaches, many of you will
again begin either walking or
bicycling. Please use caution
when doing so by walking
against traffic and cycling
with traffic. It is strongly recommended that bright, lightcolored clothing and reflective gear be worn when enjoying either of these activities,
as well as taking your cell
phone and identification with
you during your outings. New
Jersey law requires that young
people under 17 years of age
wear an approved helmet
when cycling. We urge the
young at heart to also wear an
approved helmet while cycling.
Likewise, drivers should use
extra caution minding that our
walkers and bicyclists are out
and about again. Additionally,
we ask that should you ride
your bicycle to the Towne
Centre dismount and walk
your bicycle on all sidewalks
in the area, including, but not
limited to, the front/main side-
tured at the May meeting and
in June it is expected that the
new mayor, Jerry Tamburro,
will give the traditional State of
the Township remarks.
All GW residents are welcome to become members of
the Civic Club by paying very
nominal dues: $8 for singles and
$16 for a couple. The dues are
used to support Township activities such as the Thanksgiving
dinner for seniors who would
otherwise be alone, the Food
Pantry, various community and
civic activities, and the Holiday
Fund through which we say
thank you to our GW employees. The Civic Club is the sole
sponsor of the GW Voice, and
anyone interested in working on
this publication is urged to contact the editor, Alex Banks, at
609.655.4791.
Primary Voting
Date of Primary voting:
Tuesday, June 7
Last day to register to vote
in the Primary is May 17
Vote by mail ballot must
reach the County Clerk’s office
by May 31
Voter Registration Sites in
Monroe Township:
Monroe Twp. Recreation/
Community Center: Saturday,
March 19, 11 am to 1 pm;
Monday, April 25, 6 to 8 pm
Monroe Twp. Library: Tuesday, April 5, 5 to 7 p.m.; Monday, April 11, 5 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
walk, the sidewalks near the
tennis and shuffleboard courts,
and the rear patio area between the rear of the Towne
Centre and the outdoor pool.
Signs are placed out seasonally
to remind our bicyclists of this.
As a proactive measure,
residents should consider having various duct systems inspected and cleaned on a
regular basis. These systems
include, but are not limited to
HVAC, kitchen exhausts, and
dryer ducts. Duct inspection
and cleaning is a specialized
trade and you should use
qualified duct cleaning companies. By cleaning the various
ducts, you are reducing residue, allergens, dust and contaminates that can accumulate
inside your ducts over time.
HVAC system cleaning will
result in maintaining appropriate temperatures and keep
ventilation flowing throughout
your home. Too much residue
inside your HVAC system can
restrict air flow as well as blow
dirt, dust and allergens into
your living space. Failure to
maintain your HVAC system
properly may also result in
higher energy bills. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (HADCA) recommends
HVAC systems be inspected
every two years.
Dryer ducts may become
clogged with lint, which is a
major contributor to dryer fires.
In addition to this hazard, the
lint can prolong the drying cycle which wastes energy and
ultimately results in a higher
energ y bill. Village I/
Whittingham homes are required to have your guest will
be held responsible.
This is the month when we
see the largest return of our
snowbirds from their wintertime homes, so the staff and I
welcome you home! Enjoy the
spring.
Civic Affairs
fessionals specializing in
medical, legal and financial
services hold highly attended
lectures providing our seniors
with information important to
them.
Once a week, the Middlesex
County Surrogate’s Office
opens its satellite office at the
Senior Center, offering probate services to residents who
schedule appointments by
calling (732) 745-3055.
The Center also has numerous support groups for those
with Parkinson Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, Low Vision and
Stroke survivors. These
groups meet regularly and
allow those living with these
chronic ailments to meet and
share their feelings in an open,
caring environment.
The Senior Center also
oversees the Monroe Township Food Pantry, which provides food for needy residents,
regardless of age based on
eligibility.
Furthermore, the annual
Community Cares Thanksgiving Dinner has become a holiday tradition for many residents. More than 140 residents attended the last annual
early afternoon feast that included a family-style serving of
turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, bread, juice,
coffee, pie and other assorted
desserts all at a nominal cost
of $10 per person. Planning
has already started for the
2016 event.
For residents who may have
a difficult time making it to the
Center, free transportation is
available. Reservations can be
made by calling (609) 4487140.
While all of these programs
are vital to the ongoing success of our Senior Center, that
does not mean the facility is
not a social gathering place.
The Office of Senior Services
offers a variety of art, exercise
and music programs.
Most recently, Table Tennis
has been added as a regular
activity at the Center, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is an
open-format where residents
will play doubles matches on a
first-come-first-served basis.
There is so much to do at
the Senior Center and I would
encourage all of our senior
residents to visit the facility
and learn how they can benefit
from the many programs that
our fantastic staff provides.
Meet Geri
Fournier, RN
tal, and all the nurses are accredited. There is a staff of
approximately eight of us, so
someone is in the office at all
times except when we are
called for an emergency home
visit when we post a sign on
the office door. The telephone
number here is 609/395-7554.
JF: Are there any medical
tests and procedures you do
not do?
Geri: We cannot prescribe
medications. We do not insert
IVs. We do not suture, catheterize or administer EKGs. We
are not MDs.
JF: What procedures can
you do?
Geri: We can do all the
things you mentioned at the
beginning of this interview plus
collect diagnostic specimens
including urinalysis and
venipuncture. We offer flu
shots in the fall. We hold
monthly health lectures in the
clubhouse. We write a monthly
health article that appears in
the Voice. We sponsor an annual health fair, with multiple
screenings.
JF: Do you have any advice for our residents?
Geri: Yes. I urge all residents to register at the nurse’s
office with their medical history, and keep it updated so
THE COMMUNITY AROUND US
Around Town and Beyond
By Ben Baum
Middlesex County Freeholders’ Regular Meeting (via
Freeholders’ W ebsite)February 4-The Freeholders
urged all residents to register
to vote in this presidential
election year. In February
there were 482,000 County
residents registered to vote
making us the third largest
voting block in the state. This
number is expected to increase as we approach the
November elections. The Old
Bridge New Jersey Senior
Center was recognized for
being accredited by the National Council On Aging, one
of the few senior centers in the
state to be so honored. $1.7
million has been saved on the
resale of $30 million worth of
bonds.
Middlesex County Freeholders’ Regular Meeting (via
Freeholders’ Website)-March
when an emergency occurs,
we have your medical and
family contacts available. Anyone who needs blood work
done must bring the doctor’s
prescription into the office
ahead of time. If you need
routine blood pressure or
dressing changes or injections
etc. please come in after
10:30am
JF: Can you tell us a little
bit about yourself?
Geri: I enjoy working with
older people. Before I came
here I worked in a few nursing
homes. I have been here for
nineteen years, and I have
bonded with many of the residents who, years ago, told me
about their adorable little
grandchildren and now show
me their wedding photos. I am
married and have two grown
sons and three grandchildren.
In my spare time I enjoy knitting and crocheting. I also am
an avid reader.
Just as I was wrapping up
my interview with Geri, Marilyn
Gerstein, one of our residents
popped into the office. She
told me to mention that Geri is
a remarkable person who is
very comforting and has a
calming effect on her patients,
and is reassuring. She is respected for her expertise, and
very much appreciated by all
the residents who have benefited from her care. I think that
is quite a tribute to Geri.
3-$21 million was approved
t h ro u g h t h e Mi d d l e se x
County Improvement Authority for the purchase of bonds
to secure additional County
open space. The 2016
County Budget was presented and approved by the
Freeholders. The General
Appropriation component of
the
Budget
is
for
$439,544,000; the taxable
amount is $368,963,000.
This represents a less than
1% increase over the 2015
Budget. The County continues to maintain its quality
programs in spite of its
budget reductions; its AAA
rating remains intact; the
work force has been reduced
by attrition; increases in salary over the last 8 years
have been minimal and over
the last four years the debt
has been reduced by 25%.
Monies have also been
saved by the utilization of
advanced office technology
as well as the use of energy
saving approaches to generating electricity. The County,
through the Open Space and
Recreation State Fund have
successfully negotiated the
purchase of the J.B. Heathwood Farm in Monroe Township. This 17-acre farm will
be purchased for $408,000
and preserved as open
space. The State of New Jersey will fund 60% of the cost,
the County 20% and Monroe
Township 20%. The Freeholders are proposing legislation to
the State Assembly recommending that if a person is
saved from a heroin overdose
by the administration of the
drug Narcan that person
should receive a medical follow-up for 24 hours after the
lifesaving drug is utilized. A
resolution was passed to urge
the Governor and legislators to
ban the sale of dogs and cats
from large scale breeding facilities.
Monroe Township Regular
Council Meeting (via Township
Website)-March 7-John Riggs
presented an Environmental
Award to a High School student for his participation in the
H.S. Environmental Action
Club and on the Township
Environmental Commission.
Two Mayor’s Proclamations
were presented-1) March was
declared American Red Cross
From the Mayor
By Gerald W. Tamburro,
Mayor of Monroe Township
Veterans Park Expansion to Open Memorial Day Weekend
One of the gems of Monroe
Township’s Park system is set
for its grand re-opening Memorial Day weekend as work
on the expansion of Veterans
Park and repairs to the pads at
the Spray Park nears completion.
When Phase One of the 37acre Veterans Park on Avenue
K opened in 2008, the Spray
Park quickly became a hit for
residents with young children
and grandparents with grandchildren seeking a nice place
to keep cool during the hot
summer months. Phase One
also included a busy playground area and an expansive
walking trail around the site.
In 2013, the Township unveiled the Veterans Memorial
at this location, which was
completed as the Eagle Scout
Project of current U.S. Marine
Corps. Lance Corporal Sean
Evans. The memorial is the
site of the Township’s annual
Memorial Day and Veterans
Day ceremonies.
Construction on Phase Two
started in 2015, and includes
two much-needed lighted multipurpose fields, expanded
parking area, a cricket pitch
and picnic shelter. The multipurpose fields will bring muchneeded game and practice
fields for soccer, lacrosse and
other field sports to the north
end of the Township. The
lights will allow for night-time
practices and games.
Over the past few years, the
need for a designated cricket
pitch in Monroe has increased.
The new pitch in Veterans
Park and the current pitch adjacent to Danny Ryan Field on
North State Home Road will
provide the needed space for
the growth of the sport in Monroe.
In addition, it was already
common to see residents enjoying picnics at the park, and
the permanent shelter will allow for a more comfortable
shaded place to enjoy an outdoor meal.
Furthermore, a new spray
pad surface will be installed
this spring. Due to high use
and weather conditions, the
fabric tore and could no longer
be repaired.
Veterans Park and its expansion are fully funded by the
Township Open Space Trust
Fund, which was authorized
by the voters. The Trust is also
used to purchase land in the
Township that can be used for
parks, preserved farmland and
green undeveloped woodlands.
The expansion of Veterans
Park will provide our residents
with even more opportunities
to enjoy a day outside with
Monroe Township Chorus Presents…
By Sheila Werfel
Our 5th Annual Salute to the
Armed Forces performance is
on Monday evening, May 16 at
the Marasco Performing Arts
Center; doors open at 7 pm.
More than 32 million men
and women have served our
country in uniform since WWII.
Of the 13.2 million living military veterans, many are still
struggling to adjust to civilian
life, especially those from the
Vietnam War to the recent
conflicts.
Many of these veterans require mental health treatment
to help them fully integrate into
our society. Significant others
are facing issues of drug
abuse and homelessness.
According to the Veterans Administration, one out of four
veterans is or will be homeless, dominated by Vietnam
War veterans.
Our Ad Journal will feature
listings of Our Fallen Heroes,
of Those Who Have Served
and Those Presently Serving.
A donation of $25 for each
name you provide will have a
direct impact in transforming
the lives of those who served
our country and those who
continue to serve, especially
during these extremely troubled times. Please take the
time to remember someone
who fought for our country
and/or someone who is now
serving to protect our country.
A big thank you for supporting our 5th Annual Salute to
Our Veterans and Our Armed
Forces. Your contribution will
help make this memorable
celebration a big success. The
net proceeds from this event
will help fund a second chance
for our veterans in need. We
are a 501 (c) (3) charitable
organization. Your donation is
tax deductible. All checks must
be received by April 15.
Make your check payable
to: Monroe Township Chorus
and mail it to:
Monroe Township Chorus
PO Box 6125
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Around Town
Month and 2) March 26 was
declared Epilepsy Day (the
day to wear purple). Three lots
were donated to the Township
by a builder, two for open
space use and one for municipal use.
The following ordinances
were introduced: acceptance
of the traffic signal at the intersection of Applegarth Road,
Forsgate Drive and Links
Drive; declared additional drug
free zones; open space to be
provided by Centex Homes in
the Woodlands development;
and increased the previously
approved improvement to the
Prospect Plains soccer fields
by $600,000. Mayor Tamburro
reported that he met with State
Senator Linda Greenstein,
State Senate President
Sweeney and the Monroe
Township School Superintendent Dr. Michael Kosack to
petition the state to provide
our Township with its fair
share of state school aid.
Senator Sweeney made a verbal commitment to strive to
adjust the state school aid
process.
their families, friends and
neighbors.
For directions to the park
visit www.monroerec.com/
Veterans-Park/ .
Focus of LWV April Meeting Will Be Role of
County Clerk and Primaries
By Ruth Banks
Election fever pervades the
air, even in Monroe Township.
With NJ primaries on the horizon (June 7), the League’s
April 25 meeting will give residents an opportunity to hear
Elaine Flynn review her responsibilities as County Clerk
and provide a pep talk about
voting in the Primary Election.
The meeting will begin at 1 pm
in the Municipal Building
Courtroom and is free and
residents are encouraged to
attend.
Considering the fact that
Ms. Flynn spent 27 years as
an educator and is now entering her 20th year as the Middlesex County Clerk, that is a
milestone in anyone’s career.
Under the law, she is responsible for recording property
transactions, preparing all
election ballots and certifying
election results. Under her
guidance, her office processes
documents for county residents on behalf of many levels
of federal, state and local government. She acts on behalf of
the US Department of State
accepting applications for
passports as Passport Clerk,
and has officiated at over 3000
weddings. She is responsible
for recording and preserving
all property transactions, preparing all election ballots and
certifying election results.
Ms. Flynn has served on the
Middlesex County Children’s
Commission for health insurance, was a member of the
Homeless Task Force for the
County, and has been actively
involved in the American Heart
Association. She recently initiated a mass mailing to County
residents to inform them about
early voting, in an effort to encourage more people to vote.
We have witnessed via TV
and other media sources the
results of presidential prima-
ries in various states: extremely large and unexpected
turnouts, the incessant debates and interviews of the
candidates. The New Jersey
primaries are much later than
many of the states, occurring
on June 7. Primary elections
and caucuses are a key part of
the process to select the next
President and provide a crucial opportunity for voters to
take control and influence the
process by selecting their top
candidate to represent a political party in the general election. The rules about primaries, when they are held and
who can participate in them,
vary widely by state. The last
day to register to vote in the
New Jersey June 7 Primaries
is May 17.
In New Jersey, you may
vote for only one party’s candidate. Currently, only the Democratic and Republican parties qualify for primary elections. If you are an unaffiliated
voter, you may declare a party
affiliation at the polls the day
of a primary election. You retain this party affiliation unless
you file a party declaration
form which is available at
County or Municipal offices.
However, in the general election you do not need to declare a party affiliation.
At the League meeting on
May 23 Gordon MacInnes,
president of the New Jersey
Policy Perspective, will be our
guest speaker and will engage
us in a number of state issues
including the current state and
future of our transportation
system.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political
organization, encourages informed and active participation
in government, works to increase understanding of major
public policy issues and works
to educate the community in
these issues. It welcomes men
and women over 18, and is also
involved now in working with
high school students. For more
information on League, feel free
to contact: Ruth Banks, 609-655
-4791; Judy Perkus, 609-3951552; Mary Ann Colgan, 609490-0063; or Francine Glass,
609-860-7890.
Friends of Disabled Israeli Veterans
of Monroe Twp. Gala Luncheon
The Friends of Disabled
Israeli Veterans of Monroe
Twp helps support the Beit
Halochem Centers in Israel.
Beit Halochem is committed to
providing much needed help
as wounded military personnel
and victims of terrorism work
to return to productivity in their
daily lives. There are presently
five Beit Halochem Centers.
The centers do not charge for
use of the facilities, depending
exclusively on donations to
fund their programs.
This spring a gala luncheon is
planned in support of the centers. We hope you will join us in
the GW Ballroom at 1 pm on
Sunday, May 22. Lunch will be
catered by Lox, Stock & Deli
and the entertainment will be
provided by Shlomo Haviv. The
cost remains at $25 per person.
With the turmoil in Israel
there are many more soldiers
and victims of terrorism needing rehabilitation and therapy.
In the past we have donated
special wheelchairs to help
amputees do sporting activities. We recently donated
money towards the new hydropool. Our group has raised
over $200,000 over the years
thanks to your support.
Please join us on May 22.
Call Lillian at 609-409-1171 or
Eileen at 609-655-0477 to reserve your seats. We can accommodate gluten free and
vegetarian diets. We also welcome new volunteers. If interested let us know when you
call. Thank you so much.
American Jewish
Experience
Lecture Series
The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, sponsored by the Jewish Historical
Society of Central Jersey, returns for its 19th consecutive
year with a presentation by
Ronald Becker entitled
“Jewish New Jersey During
the 1930s On the Brink of
World War II.” The lecture will
be held on Tuesday, April 12,
at 10 a.m. at Jewish Family
Services, 52 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe Township.
Mr. Becker is the Head of
Special Collections and University Archives at Rutgers
University, where he has
served as an archivist, librarian, and historian since 1974.
He is currently Chair of the
Middlesex County Cultural and
Heritage Commission. Mr.
Becker has written and spoken
on topics relating to New Jer(Continued on page 7)
THE CINEMA
By Larry Sheppard
HAIL CAESAR is an unadulterated bomb. The COEN
brothers who have given us
such hits as FARGO, THE BIG
LEBOWSKI, NO COUNTRY
FOR OLD MEN, BARTON
FINK, etc. and some losers,
TRUE GRIT, THE LADYKILLERS, etc. really lost it on this
one. Eddie Mannix, (JOSH
BROLIN), the head of a MGM
style movie studio, has many
problems to solve. His star Baird
Whitlock
(GEORGE
CLOONEY,) has been kidnapped in the midst of shooting
a massive biblical epic. His
aquatic star ala ESTHER WILLIAMS (SCARLETTE JOHANSSON) is pregnant and unmarried. His tap dancing Gene Kelly
type (CHANNING TATUM) is
secretly a Communist and involved in Whitlock’s abduction
along with the studio writers.
Twin rival Hedda Hopper
(TILDA SWINTON) threaten to
expose all of the above in her
columns unless Mannix gives
them the inside info. He intones
all of these earth shaking events
in a voiceover which seems
rather serious for a supposed
farce. It does not work as the
plot is scattered, there is little
character development and
worst of all, no laughs. Brief
cameos by JONAH HILL and
FRANCES McDORMAND fall
flat along with the rest of this
talented cast due to bad direction and a poor screenplay. Let
us hope that the COEN brothers
have not lost their touch! RATING…D
45 YEARS relates to the 45th
wedding anniversary of Kate
(CHARLOTTE RAMPLING) and
Geoff (TOM COURTENAY).
The scenario concentrates on
the week prior to the upcoming
party celebration as the couple
grapple with a disturbing revelation. On Monday, Geoff receives
a letter that his old girlfriend’s
frozen body has been recovered
in the Alps where she died in an
accident many years ago. Kate
never heard of her and is in
shock as the letter asserts that
Geoff is her next of kin. By
Tuesday, Kate finds herself jealous about his previous love affair even though it was 50 years
ago while he ponders whether
to fly to Switzerland for her burial. Wednesday, Kate checks
out the party arrangements
even as her mental state is still
disturbed over Geoff’s secret
Lecture Series
sey history, New Jersey Jewish history, and archival ethics.
The lecture will be repeated
at the Highland Park Conservative Temple, 201 South 3rd
Avenue, Highland Park on
Wednesday, April 20, at 10:30
a.m. Both lectures are open to
the public. A donation of $2.00
is requested at the door. For
more information call the
JHSCJ office at 732-249-4894.
The Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey promotes
and preserves all facets of the
American Jewish experience,
with emphasis on the Jewish
community of central New Jersey. The Society’s extensive
archival holdings are available
to researchers. The collections
include documents from religious, social, educational, and
community organizations, as
well as individual family records.
past liaison. His explanation that
he did not think that it was important enough to relate to her
does not calm her negative
thoughts. Thursday has Geoff
trying again to explain his omissions of the past with Kate obviously still upset. Friday is more
of the same with Geoff off to
town with Kate looking for him
and suspecting him of arranging
to go to the funeral. The anniversary party takes place on
Saturday with Geoff toasting his
wife amidst the festivities and
professing his complete love for
her forever. All of the above is
accompanied by lots of tea
drinking, staring into space, mutterings in bed, unhappy expressions, walking the dog in the
countryside, trips to the attic
looking for old pictures, etc.,
etc., etc. I found 45 YEARS
tedious, slow and not very believable. Even though I was
wearing my hearing aid, the
English lingo seemed muddled
and titles would have been helpful. The critics loved this film and
I don’t get it. RATING…C
RACE is a standard biopic
about Jesse Owens (STEPHAN
JAMES) and his participation in
the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This
film is actually divided into two
parts, one concentrating on the
blatant racial discrimination in
the USA at that time and the
other, the actual event and the
political problems that arose
with Hitler’s racial policies regarding the Jews and the
Blacks. Ohio State field and
track coach
Larry Snyder (JASON
SUDEIKIS)
recruits
Jesse with the Olympics in mind
and his sound advice and training helps Jesse through some
trying situations concerning his
personal life and several bias
incidents. As he travels the
country racking up victory after
victory, a conflict ensues between U.S. Olympic officials
Avery Brundage (JEREMY
IRONS) and Jeremiah Mahoney
(WILLIAM HURT) on whether
the U.S team should participate
in the Berlin events due to the
aforementioned Nazi policies.
The action then shifts to Berlin
where Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels and filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl clash
over their roles in presenting the
Olympics to the world. When
Owens wins 4 gold medals,
Hitler walks out of the stadium
rather than shake his hand as
he did with the other winners.
Brundage also wavers in the
face of Goebbels insisting that
the two Jewish members of the
American team be withdrawn
from the games. While RACE is
well made, I did find the film
overlong with too much emphasis on Jesse’s personal problems and not enough about the
Nazi intrigue going on. Yet, his
winning the gold medals makes
for a very positive Hollywood
ending and that is what the audience enjoys. RATING…B
Reflections
By Ben Baum
While we were in South
Carolina for the month of February, I experienced National
Public Radio withdrawal symptoms. The only place I could
listen to NPR was in our car. I
really missed some of the programs I enjoy but I’ll trade off
missed programs for milder
weather!
We subscribe to the local
paper while in Surfside Beach,
S.C. to keep apprised of current activities and to keep our
pulse on current sales (as if
Sandi needed encouragement). As I observed when I
was employed and visited various areas of the country for
conferences, there are more
similarities than differences in
these diverse locations. Reading the newspaper one morning I realized that I could have
been perusing The Star
Ledger. The central topics in
S.C. that day were the deplorable condition of the roads, the
need to levy a gas tax to repair
the infrastructure, and where
the state was going to find the
funds to support the pension
fund for state employees. And
when we patronized the restaurants in S.C. there was little
difference between the actions
of the Carolinians as compared to New Jerseyians.
There were the doting grandparents, the complainers, the
children that didn’t listen, the
couples that didn’t pay attention to each other because
they were texting or on their
phones and the patrons who
ate an amazing amount of
food.
When the last week in February approached, a friend
reminded me that it was almost time to return to reality. I
then of course “reflected”
about what reality really is. It
seems to me that reality is
something you create no matter where you are. It’s also an
ephemeral concept for one
person’s reality can be another’s vacation time. Our S.C.
Senior Solutions
By Helen Oxenberg,
MSW, ACSW
(Helen Oxenberg’s column,
Senior Solutions is syndicated
and appears in several states.)
Dear Solutions: I have a
good relationship with both my
son and daughter-in-law.
Lately they’re each calling me
to complain about the other
and asking my advice. I answer each one, but I feel like a
juggler trying to keep a bunch
of balls in the air. I don’t want
to antagonize either one. What
should I do?
-J.J.
Dear J.J.: Juggler Beware!
BOW OUT – or you’ll end up
dropping all the balls and being booed off center stage.
Sounds like they are using you
to gloss over and avoid dealing with some deeper basic
conflicts and issues in the
marriage. If you act as a general in this war, you’ll soon
become the target. Move into
a neutral zone and insist,
sweetly but firmly, that this
couple go for marital counseling with a professional. Then
no matter what happens, you
can be a friend to both rather
than inevitably becoming the
enemy of one.
Dear Solutions: When I was
growing up we always called
the adults in our neighborhood
“Mr. and Mrs.” Now I’m not
only an adult but a senior and I
find that my friends’ grandchildren who are visiting her are
calling me by my first name
and I don’t like it. I think it’s
bad manners. Also I would like
my grandchildren to call my
friends “Mr.” and “Mrs.” But
they seem to want to be called
by their first names. What can
we do about this if anything?
-WonderingDear Wondering: Today it’s
called address unknown since
nobody’s sure how to address
anyone anymore. There is a
difference between adult and
child, experience and inexperience, etc. and you’re entitled to
recognize this by asking your
friends’ grandchildren to please
call you “Mrs.” since you feel
more comfortable with that. You
can’t control other people and
maybe the adults who insist that
children call them by their first
name are really afraid to grow
older. They want to feel like “one
of the kids”. However the manner in which you teach manners
to your grandchildren is up to
you.
Dear Solutions: I’m now
retired so why do I feel so
guilty? Aside from being a
homemaker (and wife and
mother) I always worked at
home on creative design projects. Now I find myself sleeping later than ever and just
involved in various games and
social activities and I have no
desire to design anything even
though it used to be a love of
mine. So I feel worthless and
guilty about not doing anything
worthwhile. How can I get myself motivated to design things
again or how can I get rid of
these feelings?
-EmilyDear Emily: Try one more
design project. Design a guiltfree you. How? Start to think
of yourself differently. Are you
just a design project creator or
are you a whole person aside
from that? Is it only your work
that makes you worthwhile or
are you a good, kind human
being even if you’re not working at a career? Some day you
may want to start your career
again. Meanwhile allow yourself to enjoy your activities and
if you feel that you must do
something more, try volunteering a little time somewhere
that will make others feel
good. In the past, before so
many women had careers, it
was the men who felt a little
lost when they retired. Now
women have caught up and
guilt and lost status and feelings of low self-esteem at retirement have become an
equal opportunity condition so
now women can feel that way
too. Relax. Let go. Enjoy.
Problems? Become part of
the Solution. Write to
Helen Oxenberg
Senior Solutions
P.O.Box 346
Jamesburg, N.J. 08831
email:[email protected]
Reflections
reality is much different than
our GW reality but for the S.C.
natives it’s their reality. I realize that if I were still employed
full time the S.C. reality would
be more dramatically different
than the GW reality. What is
most significant to remember
is that you create your own
reality. Are you pleased with
your GW reality? What can
you do to improve your reality?
In the March issue of The
GW Voice, I reported on the
complex situation regarding our
inability to acquire Verizon as an
alternative to Comcast. A reader
pointed out to me that they were
not clear about what they should
do about it. The best way to
affect this change is to voice
your concerns to the B.P.U. at
www.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance/
complaints/inquiry.html.
Having experienced the record Jersey snowfall in January,
Sandi and I appreciated even
more the balmy S.C. clime in
February. We had some frigid
nights but no snow or ice.
By the time you read this,
robins will have appeared on
our lawns, the trees will produce buds and the winter garb
will hopefully be stowed awaywelcome to spring!
Mark your calendar for the
following April holidays: April
Fool’s Day-1, World Health Day2, Patriots Day-18, Earth Day
and Passover (begins at sundown)-22, Administrative Professional’s Day (Secretary’s
Day)-27 and Arbor Day-29. The
April flower is the sweet pea; the
birthstone is the diamond. If you
need to speak to me on 5-Go
for Broke Day or 23- Take A
Chance Day, I’ll be in Atlantic
City one of those days!
Nurses Notes
The Elephant in the Room: When to Stop Driving
Stephanie Fitzsimmons
EdD, MSN, RN, APRN -BC
No one likes to talk about it,
but it could be a problem –
knowing when to reduce where
and how far a person drives as
their age advances. Driving ability is not strictly related to age
but more accurately vision and
reflexes. The Automobile Club
of America states men over
age 70 outlive their safe driving ability by six years and for
women it is 11 years. But
those are just numbers. When
it comes to driving, skills and
judgment are more important
than age. This is probably the
most sensitive subject I can
think of and creates a lot of passion from anyone involved in the
conversation.
Driving is the entrance for
many of us into the adult world
and relinquishing that privilege
is not something people do without a fight. But maybe if we
thought about it and reviewed it
in our minds, perhaps we could
make the decision before someone else makes it for us. Why is
driving so important to us? It
helps us obtain needed supplies, food, connects us to
healthcare, faith activities and
friends. It is very important for
our wellbeing. Most people want
to continue driving for as long as
they can do so safely. However,
for many people, a time will
come when they must limit or
stop driving, either temporarily
or permanently.
Following are some warning
signs that indicate a person
should begin to limit or stop
driving.
1. Almost crashing, with
frequent “close calls”
2. Finding dents and scrapes
on the car, on fences, mailboxes, garage doors, curbs, etc.
3. Getting lost, especially in
familiar locations- this should
be mentioned to your primary
healthcare provider
4. Having trouble seeing or
following traffic signals, road
signs, and pavement markings
5. Responding more slowly to
unexpected situations, or having
trouble moving your foot from
the gas to the brake pedal; confusing the two pedals
6. Misjudging gaps in traffic at
intersections and on highway
entrance and exit ramps
7. Experiencing road rage or
causing other drivers to honk or
complain
8. Easily becoming distracted
or having difficulty concentrating
while driving
9. Having a hard time turning around to check the rear
view while backing up or
changing lanes
10. Receiving multiple traffic
tickets or “warnings” from law
enforcement officers
If you notice one or more of
these cautionary signs in yourself, you might want to register
yo u rs e l f f o r a d ri v e r improvement course, such as
the classroom or online courses
offered by AARP Driver Safety.
It’s also a good idea to talk to a
doctor about concentration or
memory problems, or other
physical symptoms that can
lessen driving ability.
For practical and emotional
reasons, then, giving up driving is a transition that everyone involved wishes to put off
as long as possible. Many
seniors are able to drive safely
Finance and Investing
By Irwin Kaplan
Another Way to Classify
Prospective Investments:
Stock Sectors
What is a ‘Sector’ - A sector
can be described as a section of
the economy in which businesses share the same or a
related product or services.
Think of a sector as an industry
sharing common characteristics.
Investors can use sectors
for various analyses by placing
stocks for investment into
categories like technology,
health care, energy, utilities,
telecommunications, and
transportation. Each sector
has unique characteristics and
a different risk profile.
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Most analysts and financial
media call these groupings
“sectors” and you will often
read or hear about how certain
sector stocks are doing. The
basic idea is to compare companies in similar industries
together so as to identify investment prospects.
Here is a list of some major
stock market sectors:
· Capital Goods
· Communications
· Consumer Cyclical
· Energy
· Financial
· Health Care
· Real Estate
· Technology
· Transportation
· Utilities
Most of these sectors are
self-explanatory. They involve
businesses that you can usually identify.
Why Sector Investing?
I believe Sector investing
offers targeted exposure to the
stocks of companies in specific segments of the economy
that are expected to prosper
and can help you pursue
growth, diversify your portfolio,
and manage risks and expected profits.
Price movement of stocks is
not always random. I also believe the finite value of investing
in a particular stock that meets
my analysis - based on expected finances, earnings and,
dividends paid - will result in
higher stock evaluations. To find
these investment candidates I
look in sectors that I believe will
benefit in the next few years.
This is not a simple process.
If you can’t do the analysis or
don’t have the necessary time
to search and analyze the
data, don’t give up. You can
decide which sectors you believe will prosper in the next
few years and look for mutual
funds or indexes that invest in
those sectors you prefer from
your sector analysis.
A very uncertain stock market, as of this moment, has
lots of volatility. It’s also a market snared in the U.S. presidential elections, U.S. debt
worries and other events that
affect the stock market.
The good news - A recent
fourteen-year study by Morningstar Investment Management backs sector investing.
well into their 80s and even
90s, but it’s also common for
elderly people to have vision
and hearing problems, slowed
reaction times, and illnesses
that can jeopardize their ability
to drive safely.
But what if you could no
longer drive, what could you do?
On any given day in the
community you will see food
delivery services – a good
option, even for people who
still drive. The service brings
the food into your house, carrying a lot of heavy items.
Monroe Township Office on
Aging offers transportation to
appointments and shopping. On
Time Van Service will drive you
to Saint Peter’s or Robert Wood
Johnson University hospital and
Princeton hospital has their own
Van service. For other needs it
is necessary to depend on family, friends or hire a driver. If you
have the resources, I strongly
urge you to spend money for
transportation to social connections. Social connections have
proven to have life enhancing
qualities – better to spend the
money then stay home alone.
In closing I hope I have
given you something to think
about and discuss at the next
card game. Stay well!
Greenbriar at Whittingham
lecture: April 4, 1pm: “How to
Prevent Diabetes and PreDiabetes” This lecture will discuss what you can do to prevent Diabetes. Diabetes is a
disease that affects 29.1 million people in the United
States, but there are steps that
YOU can take to prevent this
disease. Please register with
the Concierge.
The Green Thumb
By Laura Resnick
Pass The Kleenex!
We are now in the midst of a
spring mating game. Pollen
contains male sex cells in
search of a female gamete to
fertilize. Pollen is spread by
insects transferring it from
male to female. Another
method is by the wind, and
this is so hit-or-miss that the
plants have to produce huge
amounts of pollen, most of
which never hits its target.
Some trees shed large
amounts of highly allergenic
pollen, while others produce
very little. Female plants produce no pollen at all.
The following plants are
high producers of pollen, so
avoid them if you are allergic:
Male trees: ash, aspen, cedar, cottonwood and poplar.
Shrubs: cypress, jasmine
vine, juniper, wisteria.
Flowers: chamomile, chrysanthemums, daisies, goldenrod, ordinary sunflowers.**
The following plants produce little or no pollen, so you
can enjoy working with them:
Trees: Dogwood, female
English holly, Bradford pear,
crepe myrtle, magnolia, female
red maple.
Shrubs: Azalea, hibiscus,
hydrangea, viburnum and boxwood (if clipped often).
Flowers: Begonia, cactus,
clematis, columbine, crocus,
daffodil, dusty miller, geranium, hosta, impatiens, iris,
lily, pansy, petunia, phlox,
rose, salvia, snapdragon, tulip,
verbena and zinnia.
**Note: Hypoallergenic sunflower seeds produce flowers 5
to 6 feet tall, and the pollen is
too heavy to be spread easily,
so they are included on this list.
Now That Spring Is Here:
When you need a large planter
for visual effect, without all that
weight, fill the bottom of the
planter with non-degradable
foam chips(in a plastic bag, so
they do not float to the top), or
place empty plastic milk jugs
upside down in the bottom of
the planter, and place the
plant on top.
This is a good time to toss
several handfuls of Epsom salt
(magnesium sulphate) around
your peonies and rose bushes.
Scratch it lightly into the soil
and water well. This helps to
resist fungus, and promotes
more flowers.
Designing Your Garden: If
you
plant
daffodils
beneath deciduous trees, they
will finish blooming before the
trees leaf out. Daffodils are
durable and easy, because
deer won’t eat the tops and
gophers won’t eat the bulbs.
Try “succession planting.” If
you know the blooming time of
each perennial and plant them
accordingly, you will always
have something in bloom all
season. Or, make drifts with at
least five or more of one plant,
to get dramatic areas of one
flower color. Also, you can
separate groups of perennials
that have clashing colors by
inserting plants with silver or
grey-green foliage, such as
Lamb’s Ears or Dusty Miller.
Use plants of varying heights,
with small plants in front. Dig
up and move plants that don’t
look right or don’t thrive.
Pussy Willows are now in
the produce markets as the
first sign of spring, with their
fuzzy little catkins that beg to
be petted. These strands of
“fur” are actually male flower
buds—tightly bunched stamens, which will bear grains of
pollen. The female buds elongate into pistils, and wait for a
passing bee to transfer the
pollen to them, to begin seed
production.
To use the stems in dry
flower arrangements, place
them in a vase with no water.
They will last for many years.
However, Pussy willow stems
root very easily, so you can
propagate your own shrub.
Simply plunge the stems into
the ground in a damp location,
and keep them moist until
roots have formed.
First a howling blizzard woke
us,
Then the rain came down to
soak us,
And now before the eye can
focus—
Crocus.Lilja Rogers
CALENDAR NOTE: The
Green Thumbs will meet at
11am on Tuesday, April 12, at
the Monroe Twp. Senior Center.
Annual Book Sale Set
Friends of the
Monroe Library
The Monroe Library’s Annual Book Sale is set for Saturday, April 30 to Thursday,
May 5 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Twp. Gently used books, DVDs, audio
books and CDs at bargain
prices will be available.
Donation Information
Two bags per visit during
Library hours through April
11.
Clean, lightly used, odorfree children’s books, newer
fiction, timely non-fiction,
history, and biography;
Audio books, DVDs and
CDs in working condition;
Business, health, and computer books less than five
years old;
Videos, encyclopedias,
Reader’s Digest Condensed
books and textbooks not accepted.
Book Sale Schedule
11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday,
April 30: Early Buying Preview
Day
Adults, $1 entry fee. Scanners, cell phones and other
electronic ISBN search devices not permitted.
1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 1; 10
a.m.- 8 p.m., Monday, May 2
to Wednesday, May 4; and 10
a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, May 5,
Bag Day. Fill the bag provided
for $1.00. Scanners, cell
phones, and other electronic
ISBN search devices permitted only after 11:30 a.m.
Pricing
-Hardcover books: $3 (2/$5)
-Trade paperbacks: $2 (3/
$5)
-Mass-market paperbacks:
50 cents
Special items priced as
marked. Cash and checks only
accepted for payment.
The GW VOICE
Editorial Staff
welcomes any
resident
interested in
joining us
in any capacity.
Pickleball
News from the Golf Course
The Golf Course survived
the winter without any serious
destruction to its trees, fairways or greens. Despite a
very heavy snow storm in
January (over 2 feet of snow),
and despite a few very cold
days, the winter had many
days with mild temperatures.
November and December had
much heavier play than usual.
The Pro Shop closed for January and February and the Motor Golf Carts were put away
for safe keeping. There were
many mild days in January
and February where golfers
walked the course playing
Winter Golf.
Once the Pro Shop reopened and the 2016 season
officially started, work on Golf
Course maintenance began in
earnest with a Spring cleanup. The fairways were scheduled for aeration and top
dressing with sand. Some
trees had their lower branches
trimmed. This helps golfers
find their golf balls and greatly
speeds up play.
Additional “Black Tees” are
being added to many holes.
These tees are the furthest
back tees on any golf course;
they will add 165 yards per
nine holes. They are only used
by players who hit a very long
ball. While most golfers will be
happy to play from the usual
tees, the longer tees will attract new golfers who want to
be members of a challenging
golf course. With these additions Greenbriar will play at
6,600 yards when playing the
nine holes twice. This yardage
is longer than Forsgate, Knob
Hill, Concordia, or Rossmoor
Golf Courses.
As is true for communities
with an aging population each
year we continue to lose a few
golfers. On the other hand, we
have been adding nonresident golfers at a rapid rate.
We also have younger people
moving into the community
and many of them will become
members of the Golf Course.
Some new residents come to
Greenbriar having played golf
before, and many will learn to
play while they are here. (We
do have a wonderful Beginners Golf program that has
successfully taught new residents how to play, and have
fun in the process of learning.
It offers 10 group lessons for a
total cost of $100. The Golf
Course supplies the golf clubs
Ladies Golf
By Carol Cooper and
Ruth Reich
In 1994 Union valley advertised for an Adult Community to be built around a golf
course. It took 2 years for US
Homes to make this a reality.
Trees were
c u t ,
stumps
and roots cut
out, top soil removed and unfortunately sold.
After the construction
of
berms, little hills
and retention ponds were
completed, and in spite of
the sand that remained, a
golf course was born.
It has been 22 years since
its inception. Many Lady Golf
Boards have governed thru
the years. In particular, we
have to thank Sally Shuman
for fighting and standing
strong against the men to
have exclusive use of the
Golf Course on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings.
Many years later, because
of Joan Ricci’s devotion and
perseverance, the Golf Board
gave us a trial for an 18-hole
league. Frank Marcese was
very supportive, we passed
the year trial period, and the
18-hole league was born.
In 2015 because of the
increased membership, the
Greenbriar Golf Board along
with Kevin our Pro, combined
the Tuesday League with the
Thursday League. All the
women play on Thursday
allowing Tuesday for open
play.
This year we have a new
Board. Nancy Hynes President, Anita Aiston VP, Secretary tba, announced, Mimi
Siegel Treasurer, Myrna Reiter
Tournament Chair. We wish
them well.
Our 2016 season will open
on April 14, with our usual festivities. This year look forward
to jugglers, aerial exhibits,
dancing ponies and the
women wearing their usual
winter attire.
Our opening breakfast will
be May 13. It’s a great occasion to meet new women greet
old friends and celebrate the
2016 season.
and balls.)
We are capping our membership at 350 players. When
we reach this number, new
non-resident applicants may
be placed on a waiting list.
This process allows in enough
new players to create sufficient income for the course,
while still insuring that current
members can get tee times
when they want to play.
By successfully increasing
our membership we have increased our income while a
great many golf courses
across the nation are in serious decline. We have not
needed to increase the maintenance fees paid by the community to support the Golf
Course. We have not increased community maintenance fees in the past three
years. This is the result of
good work in actively recruiting
new members, and great work
in constantly improving the
condition of the Golf Course.
New players often say that our
Golf Course is a real jewel,
and they are happy they became players.
The Golf Board
By Lila Pollinger
Winter is over and we are
playing pickleball outdoors
again. We are playing Monday
through Friday from 9:45 am
until 12 pm. Saturday we play
between 10 am and 12 pm.
We will also be having lessons
for those who want to learn the
game; schedule to be posted
shortly.
It wasn’t until 1976 that pickleball began earning national
notoriety; TENNIS Magazine
called it “America’s newest
racquet sport” just as the first
pickleball tournament was
played in Tukwila, Washington. A pickleball association
was formed in 1984 and later
revamped in 2005 to better
organize and grow a game. It’s
now part of physical education
programs across the country.
“It’s a great game for kids to
learn; I’ve taught my kids because it’s such an easy racquet sport to learn for handeye coordination,” says
O’Brien. “The balls and paddles are light and it is a great
way to introduce kids to a
competitive sport.”“
Pickleball popularity trickled
down the west coast and
quickly spread east, with some
of the most avid of the sport’s
400,000 players residing in
Shuffleboard
Please Come To Practice
Every Monday & Wed
9:30 - 11am
At Our Shuffleboard
Courts
 no fees
 competition
 tournaments
 lots of fun
starts April 18
CALL MANNY
609-409-1449
Alisa Hadassah
By Rhoda Juskow
A most successful Makeover Day and Tea was held in
March at the home of Tiby
Lapkin. Twenty-five women
attended, learned how to properly put on make-up, and enjoyed the beautifully presented
array of sandwiches, etc.
thanks to a great committee.
We are proud to announce
that our Alisa chapter of Hadassah presently has a total of
609 members. It has been
decided that we will collect
food for the needy at every
monthly meeting, so please
remember to bring some kosher canned food with you.
Save the Date:
Our regular monthly meeting
in April will be a lecture and
discussion by Dolores Meyerhoff. Ms. Meyerhoff is the recipient of the Governors’
Award for Outstanding teacher
of History. She is a former
chairwoman of the East Brunswick High School social studies department. All are welcome to attend. Meeting is
scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on
Monday, April 18, 2016 at
Congregation Beit Shalom.
Monday, May 2, our chapter
presents “Winning Hearts and
Minds for Israel” conducted by
Avi Posnick, managing director for StandWithUs, Northeast. Flyers are in the monthly
bulletin and the rounder. Time
- 7 p.m., Place - Monroe Senior Center at 12 Halsey Reed
Road. Tickets are $10 per person, free for students 25 years
old and under. Advanced reservations are recommended. If
you are an Alisa member and
require further info contact
Natasha Rosenbaum at 4097543 or Ruth Sachs at 8600606.
Monday, May 16 - 7:15 p.m.
- monthly meeting, “An interview with Henrietta Szold” at
Congregation Beit Shalom.
Monday, May 23, 11:30 a.m.
-4 p.m. - Hadassah Luncheon
Card & Game Party in the GW
Ballroom. Luncheon will be a
dairy menu. Cost $26 p/p.
Contact Marilyn Gerstein at
609-409-9176.
Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m.
Tsofim - Israeli Scouts will
entertain us at the Monroe
Township Senior Center. Tickets are $10. Contact Wilma
Appel at 609-409-2656 to
make your reservation.
Thursday, August 11 - 11
a.m. A lunch, Boutique and
Fashion Show at Knob Hill.
Fashions by Chico’s. Contact
Judy Gerstein at 609-8608446 to make your reservation. Cost is $43.
GW Connections
By Elinor Koll
Spring has arrived and we
would like you to join us on
May 2 at 7 pm in the ballroom.
Marvin Jefferson will portray
Paul Robeson. We have been
looking forward to this event
for some time. General meetings are open to everyone,
and we welcome you.
Our new policy regarding
other events is: When events
are opened for “sign-up,” only
members of GW Connections
will be able to register for the
first two weeks. After the two-
week period, nonmembers will
be eligible to register.
Luncheon at Knob Hill
Country Club will be on May
12 at 11:30 am. Our guest
speaker, Terry Polovsky, who
is an expert on Cuban affairs,
will be speaking.
On July 27, at 8:30am, we
will be having a bus trip to
Greenwood Cemetery. A docent-guided trolley tour will be
part of this trip, and lunch at
“Juniors” will also be part of
this excursion.
Our next general meeting, in
the Town Centre, is open to
all. The meeting will include a
guest-performance from the
National Constitution Centre.
The topic will be “Women in
Power.” The date is August 1.
Our last event of the year,
on November 29, will be a trip
to Grand Central Station. This
will include a docent-guided
tour of this historic site. In addition, enjoy the holiday lights
and gift kiosks.
Don’t forget to check the
flyers in the rounders.
Reminder: Unwanted clothing can be donated. Put them
in plastic bags. and bring them
to Marilyn Steiner (10 Umberland Place) or Doris Becker
(12 Severn Way). Please call
first.
We welcome new members.
If you want to join study
groups, call Susan Margulies
at 662.4458. Groups include:
Book Study, The Classics, It’s
Debatable, Movie Reviews,
Play Reading, Provocative
Thinking, and Poetry.
Our mission statement can
be found in the rounders with
an application to join.
GW Friends
By Len Greenberg
As we enter the month of
April we look forward to a full
slate of GW Friends activities.
In the near future our nominating chair will be looking for a
slate of officers for 2016-2017.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our executive
committee, contact Stan Gross
at 860-6631. If you are a man
or woman who is a member,
who has new ideas and is unafraid of work, you can qualify.
Listed below is a list of our
activities scheduled for the
month of April.
Monday April 4: Membership Breakfast. We get together at 9 in the Tap Room
for a casual breakfast. Just $8
including tax and tip brings
you a complete selection from
the breakfast menu. Please
call Howie Katz for a reservation. 409-8606.
Monday April 4: Movie
Group. Bob Modell heads up
the discussion of the latest
movies. This popular group
gets together at 4 in the
Towne Centre. For information
call Bob at 395-8575.
Wednesday April 6: Pizza
and Pool. If you love the
game of pool you will want to
get together with this group.
We gather at 12:30 at Ciros on
Buckelew, for Pizza. At 2, we
reconvene in the downstairs
pool room of the Towne Centre. If you want to learn the
game, there is always someone on hand who can show
you the ropes. Call Norm
Goodman and let him know
you are interested. 395-8998
Monday April 11: Med-Sci
group. A group that meets
monthly to hear a presentation
about, medicine, science and
technology. This month Bill
Benjamin and Mickey Kaplan
will bring you a program about
the radio: its beginnings and
how the phenomenon affected
our culture and our lives. You’ll
learn about Mel Allen, Red
Barber and Marconi. Come
and listen at 4:30 in the Towne
Centre. Call Mickey Kaplan
with any questions. 395-1054
Tuesday April 12: Finance
and Investing. Meets monthly
to discuss the world of finance
and investments. Wondering
what to do during this difficult
time…come to one of our
meetings and hear some excellent advice from our resident financial guru, Irwin Kaplan. Call Irwin with any questions. 860-9582. The group
meets at 7:30 in the Towne
Centre.
Monday April 18: Music
group. Gets together monthly
to hear a wonderful presentation by one of the group on a
favorite composer, artist or
genre. We have covered everything from Bach to the
Beatles. If you love music call
Rich Carpenter and let him
know you are interested. 6642877. The group meets at 7:30
in the Towne Centre.
Wednesday April 20:
Pool group. Meets twice a
month for a fun afternoon of
pool. We get together at 2 in
the downstairs pool room of
the Towne Centre. This is a
friendly group. There will always be someone on hand to
help out beginners. Call
Norm Goodman for information. 395-8998
Monday April 25: Book
group. Marv Bachman is the
leader of this group, which
meets monthly to discuss new
releases. This month we will
discuss Infidel, by Ayaan Hirsi
Ali. The group meets at 4 in
the Towne Centre.
Monday April 25: Membership meeting and Speakers
Program. Our monthly memb e rsh ip me e ti n g s t a rt s
promptly, followed at 7:30 by
our guest speaker. This month
we will bring back Marty
Schneit one of our favorite
historians. This month Marty
will present New York during
WWII. Our speakers program
is free to all paid up members.
We ask a nominal $2 from
nonmembers which can be
applied to our nominal $10
membership fee. Our monthly
membership meeting is held in
the Towne Centre.
Hope to see you soon at a
GW Friends event.
The Italian
American Sr.
Culture Club
By Theresa Atanasio
Our monthly meeting was
held on March 4 in celebration
of the “Feast of St. Joseph.”
Members and guests enjoyed
a buffet of Italian Specialties
which included, Tossed Salad,
Cavatelli with Broccoli,
Chicken Francaise, Veal and
Peppers, Shrimp Paella, Eggplant Rollatini, and Vegeta(Continued on page 13)
The Italian
American Sr.
Culture Club
bles. Catered by Sir Ives.
The music for the evening
was provided by The TruTones.
Saint Joseph is a favorite
Saint among Italians and Italian Americans as well. In the
New Testament, we are told
that St. Joseph is the husband
of the Blessed Virgin Mary and
the stepfather of Jesus of Nazareth/Jesus Christ. His feast
day is celebrated as a sort of
Father’s Day in some Catholic
countries like Portugal, Spain
and Italy. For some, it’s also
recognized as the name day
for people named Joseph or
Josephine.
In Sicily, The Feast of Saint
Joseph is celebrated on the
19th of March every year, with a
religious celebration that includes liturgical rituals in the
morning and a procession with
statues of Saint Joseph and the
Baby Jesus in the afternoon.
Until recently it was local custom in Sicily to have lunches
with open doors, and closed
doors “for virgins” which I will
speak about later.
Italian Americans, especially
Sicilians, celebrate St. Joseph,
as their patron saint. San
Giuseppe is believed to have
prevented a famine in Sicily
during the Middle Ages. That’s
why large feasts are typically
held on March 19 in his honor.
It’s customary to wear all red on
this day, the same way green in
worn on St. Patrick’s Day
People bring a variety of
food to the table or sometimes
to an altar dedicated to the
Saint, but it is also covered
with flowers, candles and
wine. This is known as “St.
Joseph’s Table” or “la tavola di
San Giuseppe." Fava beans
are one of the most important
items to be brought to the table since during a drought the
crop thrived while others
failed. Food containing breadcrumbs is also served because breadcrumbs represent
saw dust, and St. Joseph was
a carpenter. Meat is usually
never shared because the
feast typically takes place during Lent.
Lemons, like fava beans,
are also imperative on the St.
Joseph’s Table since they’re
reputed to bring good luck.
Women who want to get married should look for lemons to
secretly steal from the table
since it will help them get a
husband and allow them to
enter the open doors.
The traditional dessert of La
Fiesta San Giuseppe is Sfingi
which in some towns was
given as gifts to travelers visiting the town to enjoy the feast.
As always, we as Italian
Americans bring Sfingi to our
hosts when invited to enjoy the
feast. It is important for us
keep these traditions alive and
pass them on to our children
lest they forget their heritage.
So until we meet again,
Gratzie e Ciao a Tutti!
ORT America
By Nancy Feuerstein
The question was asked,
“How would you best describe
ORT’s mission?” The answer
is: ORT’s educational mission
is simple: “Give a man a fish
and he eats for a day; teach a
man to fish and he eats for a
lifetime.” In other words, an
ORT education gives people
the knowledge they need for
an independent and meaningful life, a mission our programs
have been accomplishing for
135 years.
Here at G/W we enjoy many
interesting and entertaining
events as we help to support
ORT’s programs.
We hope you have reserved
your place on our trip to the
Tenement Museum on the
lower East Side, N.Y.C. on
April 13. The cost is $48 per
person and lunch is on your
own at the famous Katz’s Deli,
immortalized in the movie
“When Harry Met Sally”. We
will tour the living quarters and
sewing factory. Please note:
There are many narrow steps
in the building. Contact Lollie
235-9680 or Eileen 409-4366
for availability.
Join us May 18 for a lovely
ORT America
day of lunch, theater and
shopping in Media, Pa. We’ll
be seeing a live performance
of the hit show “1776” and
lunch will be on your own at
one of the many restaurants in
this charming town. The cost
is $58 per person. Contact
Lollie 235-9680 or Eileen 4094366.
The Mercer County Symphonic Band will present a
command performance, by
popular demand on June 6 at
the Senior Center. It’s a wonderful evening of entertaining
commentary by the band’s
conductor with exciting music,
so join us.
Other special events are
planned, so mark your calendars and watch for further details.
•
July 20 – Member Appreciation
•
Aug. 24 – Game Day at
the ballroom, $26 per person
•
Sept. 15 – Tour of Harlem
•
Oct. 19 – Card Party
Have you paid your dues,
$36 for 2016? If not, please
place your check in our lockbox at the Towne Centre.
Thank you.
Ongoing:
•
Bowling – Beverly 4097993
•
Tribute Cards – Lois 4090083
•
Cell phones – Kay 4090955
•
Gift cards for Stop & Shop
and Shoprite – Miriam 4099160
We’re looking forward to
seeing you at our upcoming
events and we welcome your
help in joining our dedicated
group of ORT workers. For
more information about how
you can get involved, call any
of our officers.
The Martin
Salmanowitz
Senior Social
Club
By Paul Bresalier
I would like to thank the
many people in Greenbriar at
Whittingham for the outpouring
of love on the passing of my
beloved wife, Audrey, on February 8. The many condolence
cards, attendance at the funeral, home visits, the Minyan
Group, calls, and food were
appreciated by my family.
Audrey will be missed by me
and everyone who knew her.
The Guthrie Brothers tribute
show on February 18 was well
attended and received rave
reviews. It brought back
memories of the Beatles, the
Everly Brothers, and Simon
and Garfunkel. The new operator of the Tap Room catered the luncheon and also
received very positive reviews
from the people in attendance.
As reported previously,
planning for shows and trips
for 2016 is nearly complete.
We have booked some excellent shows that include comedy, singers and a mix of tribute shows, new performers,
and favorites who have previously appeared in our ballroom. More details follow and
more will be announced each
month.
Bingo
Our club sponsors and conducts an evening of Bingo on
the 2nd Friday of each month
with doors opening at 7 pm.
The next Bingo is scheduled
for April 8.
Events Calendar
April 14 – Thursday – 1 pm
Ballroom - Luncheon show
featuring singer Vincent Talarico, one of our favorite performers. Family style luncheon
includes salad platters, bagels,
cake, coffee, and soda. $17 pp
members, $19 pp non-resident
guests.
May 19 – Thursday – 1 pm
Ballroom – Luncheon show
with singers Anthony Tabish
and Clare Maloney. The
theme is great American
classic songs. Family style
luncheon includes wraps with
turkey, corned beef, tuna,
lettuce and tomato, potato
salad, cole slaw, pickles,
cake, coffee, and soda.
June 7 – Tuesday – Trip to
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to
see Neil Simon’s play,
“Rumors”. See flyer for
menu. Bus leaves at 10 am.
$65 pp members, $68 pp non
-resident guests. Waiting list.
June 11 - Saturday –
Three singers called the
“Chiclettes” accompanied by
a 5 piece band along with
our traditional Holiday Barbeque. 6:30 pm Ballroom. The
barbeque includes ribs, BBQ
chicken, franks, hamburgers,
beans, corn-on-the-cob, watermelon, salads, cake, coffee, and soda, catered by
Jacques Exclusive Caterers.
The price is $30 pp members
and $33 pp non-resident
guests.
June 29 to July 1 – Trip to
the beautiful Catskills resort,
the Villa Roma. Nightly entertainment, gala Caeser’s Night
Extravaganza with a seven
course feast, full American
Plan, indoor and outdoor
sports complexes with swimming pools, planned activities,
transportation, baggage handling, all tips included. Accommodations include suites in the
main building. $310 pp double,
$360 pp single. See flyer for
more details.
Speakers Program - Programs start on Thursdays at
2:30 pm All members are invited.
April 7: Dr. Elliot Lehrer,
Podiatrist, Foot Care
April 21: Richard Badblat,
State of New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
April 28: Nurse Stephanie
Fitzsimmons, St. Peter’s Hospital, Health Issues
Yiddish Club
By Donna Steif
On Sunday, March 6 we had
the pleasure of having Julie
Cohen, documentary filmmaker and founder of Better
Than Fiction Productions. She
has directed, produced and
written may documentaries for
WNET and other PBS stations
throughout the country.
Her film interviews which
she had chosen to show us
were most interesting. Outside
his home in Africa, Ms. Cohen
introduced us to a young man
who spoke of his lifetime
dream of becoming an opera
singer. We immediately understood why as we heard his
glorious voice. Bottom line is
that he is now a student at
Julliard School of Music and
living in New York City.
We also enjoyed her production of an amazingly talented cellist who played his
instrument with such verve
and joy on the steps of the
Hungarian Opera House after
which he expressed his deep
feelings of what his music
means to him. The most
poignant piece was of a 21 yrold veteran of the Afghanistan
War who was so badly injured
that he needed constant care.
When Ms. Cohen asked him,
“What do you mostly think
about after going through such
a difficult time?,” his reply was
“I thank God He saved my
life.” Many thanks to Julie
Cohen for these exceptional
presentations!
On Sunday, April 3 the Yiddish Club welcomes for the
second time, BARANYA, recognized as the premier Russian Dance and Music Group
outside of Russia. These talented men and women perform Russian, Cossack, Ukranian, Jewish and Gypsy Roma
traditional dancing and songs.
Virtuoso performances on their
unusual instruments are
something to behold. Baranya
has appeared in many prestigious cultural venues in the
U.S. including Carnegie Hall
and the Smithsonian Institute.
You are in for a treat!
On Sunday, May 1, we are
honored to present the renowned Rabbi Avi Weiss,
Rabbi Emeritus of the Hebrew
Institute of Riverdale, N.Y. He
will be speaking on Jewish
activism in America. In 2013,
Newsweek Magazine ranked
him as the tenth most prominent rabbi in America. Please
join us for a very special morning.
On Sunday, June 5, Elaine
Lindenblatt, author of “Stop at
the Red Apple”, will be speaking at the Yiddish Club. For all
those who have stopped at the
Red Apple Rest on the way to
the Catskills, the landmark
eatery is about to return the
favor. Elaine will narrate the
entertaining story of her father’s 50-plus year-old restaurant on NY Route 17. Hear
what it was like to grow up in a
family business that served
over a million customers annually. Copies of her book will be
available for sale and signing.
Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, the breakfastprograms take place the first
Sunday of every month at
10:15 a.m. Bagels, cream
cheese and coffee are served.
For those who prefer, tea is
available. Charge is $6 per
person unless otherwise indi(Continued on page 15)
Anniversaries Are Special
By Arnold Bornstein
This past March 12 marked
another milestone wedding
anniversary, our 55th, and it
got me to thinking about other
significant stages and events
in our marriage.
For our 25th anniversary,
our kids away at college had
made all arrangements by
phone for a surprise party at
our home. I was carelessly
tipped off by a slip of the lip by
my brother, but nevertheless it
turned into a poignant and
memorable evening.
I find that one of the toughest jobs is trying to come up
with a gift each year that has
some substantial resemblance
of freshness and of being
really wanted.
Looking back at our 26th
anniversary, I had bought my
wife a modestly priced ring. I
was going to give her the present exactly one month early
because I was participating in
the 10th Annual Empire State
Building Run-up in New York
in February that year.
My plan was to surprise her
with the ring after running up
some 86 stories to the Observation Deck, where she and
spectators would be gathered.
I don’t recall whether the plan
developed before or after I
started training for the run-up.
I had gotten into serious
running and had completed
several marathons before I
first found out about the event.
You didn’t have to qualify, just
apply to the sponsoring New
York Road Runners Club and
explain why you would like to
do it. To my sincere surprise, I
was one of 26 men selected.
An equal number of women
were also chosen.
At the time, I worked as a
journalist for the old Long Island Press in a four-story office building on Long Island. At
least once a day, I used to
train by jogging up and down
the building’s stairwell a few
times. My goal wasn’t to attempt to win, of course, but
just to survive and finish relatively comfortably.
We ran up the Empire State
stairwell in two waves with the
women going first and the men
waiting a few minutes before
going onward and upward.
The men’s winner did it in 11
minutes and change. I finished
fourth from the end in a little
Yiddish Club
every month the Multimedia
Center is open before 10:15
a.m. to allow Yiddish Club
members only to browse and
borrow from the selection of
books, DVD’s and Video Cassettes. We now have new
books written by authors who
have recently spoken at our
Sunday programs. For an annotated bibliography, e-mail
Natasha at [email protected].
Yiddish Vinkle: At the
Clubhouse on the third
Wednesday of the month from
10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., you
will find women and men who
truly enjoy conversing with
each other in Yiddish. The
Vinkle is PROUDLY going into
its fifth year. If you would like
to participate, please contact
us but remember you must be
a member of the Yiddish Club.
Please join us at our breakfast-programs, special events
and trips. We believe you will
enjoy yourself and look forward to seeing you.
cated. Important: Reservations
including seating arrangements for your table must be
in no later than 10 days prior
to the Sunday program. After
that date requests for seating
with specific people cannot be
honored.
Trips for 2016
Our Annual Trip to the
NJPAC will take place on
Wed. June 8 where Lacombe
will conduct Rachmaninoff and
Ravel. Included will be bus
transportation, light snack provided by the theater when we
arrive and the afternoon rehearsal followed by dinner at
the Tony Da Caneca Restaurant we have always thoroughly enjoyed. Cost is $70
per person.
Save The Date: Our Annual
Shabbat Dinner will be held on
Friday evening, July 22, in the
Towne Center Ballroom.
Chairperson Carolyn Marks is
pleased to announce that Lox,
Stock and Deli will handle the
catering and TUVIA will provide the music. Feel free to
contact Carolyn at 609-2359523 for any questions including dietary restrictions or
handicap requirements.
Sunday Afternoon Movies:
Movies sponsored by the Yiddish Club will continue
throughout the year in the G/W
Ballroom between 1 and 3
p.m. No reservation, fee or
registration needed. Open to
Yiddish Club members ONLY!
Check the flyers in the Clubhouse for date and movie.
On Sunday, April 17, between 1 and 3 p.m. the Yiddish Club will show the film,
“The Green Prince”, a documentary depicting the story of
a 17-year old son of the founding member of Hamas who
emerges as one of Israel’s
prize informants. No reservation, fee or registration is required. Open to Yiddish Club
members ONLY!
Sylvia Kolber Multi-Media
Center: The first Sunday of
over 20 minutes, but as I staggered through the stairwell
door into the Observation
Deck, my wife’s relieved look
and smile made me feel pretty
good. After all, this thing was
done in the name of love, wasn’t it? And my wife, Linda, truly
liked the unexpectedly early
anniversary gift.
For our 50th anniversary,
our family went to Cape May,
NJ for four nights, but Mother
Nature intervened with Hurricane Irene and forced us to go
home early.
I still recall an incident years
before getting married, when I
was 21 and in the Navy, and a
young, married Navy buddy
asked me to go to church with
him and pray with him for his
seriously ill wife. I went, of
course. He knew I wasn’t
Catholic but he said he could
Sedona
Save the Date
Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee
Annual Yom HaShoah Observance
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Featuring Ms. Eva Weiner
Youngest passenger
of the SS St. Louis
Voyage of the Damned
Marasco Theatre - Monroe Township Middle School
Contact Nina Wolff
[email protected], 732-605-7811
By Dawn Horowitz
On the road to the Grand
Canyon, the city of Sedona,,
Arizona, is a wonderful area to
explore. Its red rock formations are unique and magnificent, worthy of a few days of
hiking and trail gazing. The
beautiful purple and rose-red
towering rock arrangements,
surrounded by the arid land
and desert type of growing
trees and shrubs present a
fascinating ecosystem to the
visitor. The views are always
fantastic and constantly
changing. If one has a few
days to spend in this region,
the tourist will be richly rewarded for his time.
In late January, my husband
Paul and I and son Wayne
visited our cousins Barbara
and Roger in Surprise, Arizona. Wayne had never been
to Sedona and wanted to see
the Oak Creek Canyon Territory with the city as its focal
point. Despite the fact that the
weather was cold for this time
of year, we all decided to drive
up to Sedona and see the
sights.
We were enthralled by our
drive through the mountains,
and especially loved the snow
covering sections of the red
rocks. The formations were
more beautiful this year with
their colorful shadows peeking
through the white snow. Every
other time I visited Sedona, we
saw no white stuff on the
rocks; so this was a novelty for
us. As we rode, Roger identified the named formations, the
Snoopy structure, the Cathedral Rock and the Bell we
passed; and we noted how
aptly the names followed the
shapes when we looked at
them.
Sedona’s red rocks are the
product of erosion over 350
million years. They have been
changed through multiple
earthquakes and constantly
pushing creek waters, which
continues to the present day.
The rocks contain huge quantities of red iron oxide sitting in
pink to reddish-brown sandstone which accounts for the
color of all the formations.
Since Barbara was familiar
with the Tlaquepaque Arts and
Crafts Village, we arranged to
enjoy our lunch here and then
examine the wonderful Native
American art works in the
stores after our meal. The
area has four different restaurants and includes 45 shops
and galleries. We knew we
were going to be completely
occupied for the afternoon at
this location. Barbara chose
wisely, and we had a great
time noticing the new styles of
Native American jewelry and
rugs and pottery.
The cost of all this fantastic
local
handwork
was
“astronomical” and I kept comparing the cost of the same
products in past years to their
price today. We were glad that
we had bought the things we
did, when we did, because we
could not have acquired them
at their present price.
Then, Wayne found a delightfully different toy shop.
The choices were unusual. I
found a gift for my grandson
Scott of a block of wood with
the bones of a dinosaur’s
skeleton stuffed inside. I
thought this would challenge
him to carve out the pieces,
glue them together and discover the complete reptile. I
knew this would make Scott
happy. Wayne found some
children’s books and strange
stuffed animals, so he was
happy too.
Next, we drove to a viewing
point where we could see the
churning river crossing
through the canyon. Now we
were in the midst of the mountains and the colors, as advertised, were astounding, deep,
deep shining red, sandy rose
and patches of white as the
snow sat lightly on the sides of
the cliffs. The waterfalls in the
river in the distance were
white with flashes of green,
truly a memorable sight.
The red-rock area surrounding Sedona is noted for its
popular resorts and vacation
opportunities. Since Sedona is
located on land used by the
original western tribes of Native Americans, many activities
and tours use this background
as the subject for a visitor’s
choice in places to tour. Also
the city provides a home-base
for an infinite number of day
trips to venues in the area.
There are bike rides, Jeep
and railroad escorted tours
throughout the territory as well
as walking trails; and for the
intrepid tourist, climbing excursions and river rafting; enough
choices to excite the interest
of any visitor. Also true to
western tradition, there are the
Chuck Wagon Races to watch
and old-western style stage
shows. Nearby is the Navajo
Indian Reservation which is
also a great site for an interesting short trip. Of course,
Sedona could be a day’s rest
stop before a challenging trek
to the Grand Canyon and its
myriad list of sights.
For those on vacation, food
is an important ingredient for
making the day special. In the
past we have had delicious
Mexican meals in Sedona but
this time we tried the Italian
restaurant in the Tlaquepaque
section, and it was wonderful.
Every type of food is available
in the city and many do have a
Zagat rating. This is a city of
gourmet dining, able to meet
any individual’s wishes.
Sedona has been a city we
often visit when we are in Arizona. Its views are always
arresting and the day’s outing
fun. I love the unique shopping
choices I find there and usually manage to buy something
special as gifts for my children.
Sedona is one of those cities
that has many marvelous
forms of nature which continue
to excite us no matter how
many times we visit.
It is always a pleasure to
spend time in Sedona.
WHOA
and Greenbriar Boards along
with general manager Bill Hinkle were invited to meet with
Mayor Tamburro and new
Councilman Blaize Di Pierro. It
was an opportunity to discuss
issues that concern us. One of
the issues is the absence of
bus transportation to and from
the Senior Center. Wayne
Hamilton, the Business Administrator was in attendance at
the meeting and said that he is
working with the Senior Center
to eliminate this problem. We
are all looking forward to a
resolution of this issue.
Easy Steps To Help You
Address Hearing Loss
Life’s “To Do” list can be
pretty daunting. And often,
getting started on something is
the hardest part. This can be
especially true for addressing
hearing loss.
In fact, most people wait
roughly seven years to do anything about it once they realize
they have hearing loss. And
that’s too bad - research
shows that when people treat
even just mild hearing loss,
their quality of life goes up.
Plus, when people with hearing loss use hearing aids, they
get more pleasure from doing
things and feel more engaged
in life.
Conversely, non-hearing aid
users are more prone to feel
down, depressed or hopeless,
a Better Hearing Institute (BHI)
survey found. They’re also
more likely than hearing aid
users to say they find themselves getting more forgetful.
Groundbreaking studies, in
fact, discovered that hearing
loss is linked to cognitive decline and dementia. Add to
that, BHI research showing
that untreated hearing loss
can take a significant toll on
earnings - up to $30,000 annually.
The tricky thing is, we live in
a noisy world. It’s hard not to
be affected. Many of us undoubtedly feel the impact of
blaring music, earbuds, noisy
restaurants, clubs and coffee
shops, high-decibel ball
games and motor sports, earpiercingly shrill power tools,
loud workplaces, and more.
It all boils down to this:
You’re not alone in the
changes and struggles you’re
experiencing with your hearing. You have lots of company.
Almost 40 million others in the
United States have some degree of hearing loss. Research
hearing aid specialists, and
ENT’s (Ear, Nose, and Throat
doctors or doctors of otology
and otolaryngology) - are best(Continued on page 21)
even suggests that hearing
loss is now common among
people in their 40’s, and is
increasing among 20-to-39year-olds.
Luckily, the vast majority of
people with hearing loss can
benefit from hearing aids which are now cooler, sleeker,
smaller, more powerful, and
work better than ever before.
They’ve transformed dramatically, even in just the last couple of years.
So if you’re tired of turning
up the TV volume, missing
what people are saying at
work, asking family and friends
to repeat things, can barely
remember the sound of morning birds, or are simply worn
out from coping with a neglected hearing loss, do something about it. This may be
your monumental moment.
You can make the most of it.
To help, we’ve put together
five easy, achievable steps to
get you started. The road to
better hearing - and a better
quality of life - is a single step
away.
1. Take a convenient online
hearing
check
at
www.BetterHearing.org. BHI
offers a free, quick, and confidential online hearing check
you can take in the privacy
and comfort of your home. A
series of questions helps you
determine if you need a more
comprehensive hearing test by
a hearing care professional.
It’s a great way to get started because you can ease into the
possibility that it’s time to do
something about your hearing
difficulty. Useful information on
hearing loss and hearing aid
technologies awaits you on the
site as well.
2. Visit a local hearing care
professional. Hearing care
professionals - audiologists,
Anniversaries
use all the help he could get.
Fortunately, his wife recovered.
He wanted to be a Navy
fighter pilot, and, a few months
later, he left for flight training
school. We never met again.
Inexperienced as I was, I realized that he would eventually
face his own fear of the unknown, but his devotion to his
wife was constant and foremost.
Marriage always sounded
pretty good after that despite
the stand-up comedians and
the snickering comments of
some relatives and friends. A
very happy marriage is truly a
blessing, and the anniversaries seem to become even
more meaningful.
Regarding anniversary gifts,
you know that somebody or
some group worked out a traditional and a modern table of
gifts for various anniversary
years. I have one of those
large dictionaries that includes
the gift lists. You see them, of
course, in those complimentary items that greeting card
stores send you.
It makes me wonder
whether the various gifts for
various wedding anniversaries
were determined by scribes in
the Middle Ages, Hallmark
executives, advertising agencies, department stores, or
whomever.
In any case, the consensus
appears to be silver for the
25th anniversary, ruby for the
40th, gold for the 50th, emerald for the 55th, and diamonds
for the 60th and 75th.
As they say, you should only
live so long.
A Man’s Vision
By Irwin Dunsky
A man is rather shallow
when all he thinks of is small
thoughts
his real images are deeply
concealed
his vision is of a brighter
tomorrow
It’s sad to find a man who
has lost his way
he has no point of
identification
he knows there is something
in there
he just doesn’t know how to
get it
A man says he doesn’t think
of anything
then he digs deeper than at
other times
he looks deep into his soul
and comes up with a
question
I sit here
just an average man
I used to be able to touch
deep down
today it’s just a thought of
something once there
What happens if his deepest
parts
are covered or blocked
if he can’t ascertain his
deepest secrets
is he not lost or blinded
A vagabond of misguided
thoughts
I will once again reach deep
down inside
pull out a majestic thought
or two
and dance off in the rain
Monroe Township Office of Senior Services & Senior Center
12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
609-448-7140
Membership Information
Registering with the Office /
Senior Center is free and
available to Monroe Township
residents, 55 years of age or
older. The monthly newsletter,
Senior Focus, is distributed
around the 15th of the previous
month and members can signup for the special, monthly
activities either via phone -- or
in-person for all programs with
a fee. Advance registration is
recommended to ensure easy
admission into a program.
Registration is also available
on the same day of an event
from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
On-Going Programs
Interested in a Support
Group? Want to share your
love of plants with others or
play table tennis? Get a complete listing of our on-going
activities held in the Monroe
Township Senior Center. Just
stop by during regular operating hours, Monday thru Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
ask for our On-Going Program
Sheet. You can also access
our on-going activities on the
Senior Center’s page at:
www.monroetwp.com.
Get Your Game On!
On select days and times,
bring friends and play your
game of choice on Monday
and Wednesday afternoons
from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Tuesday and Friday mornings from
9 to noon. Cribbage (for new
and seasoned) players meet
on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. (Some days are shared
with classes.)
Good for You
Income Tax Assistance:
By appointment only, trained
AARP tax counselors will be
available on to help individu-
als, with low-to-moderate incomes, with their tax return.
Limited appointments available through April 13. For
more information, please contact Rosanna.
How to Talk When the
Band is Too Loud: Starting
on Thursday, April 7, at 10
a.m., Naomi Miller provides a
fun way to learn Sign Language so you can apply what
you learn at special events
and everyday life. This 5session program includes
fingerspelling and specific
phrases. Course fee: $15, due
in-person, in advance. Space
limited.
Caring Café: On Thursday,
April 7, at 1:30 p.m., join
Susan Schwartz and Dale Ofei
-Ayisi, from the EARS program, as they offer a special
afternoon for caregivers and
their loved ones. Explore “The
Relaxation-Creativity Connection” in a comfortable atmosphere. Pre-registration is required by calling either Susan
at 1-866-300-3277, or Dale at
732-235-8452. (Caregiver is
responsible for their care recipient’s personal needs during the event.)
Snooze & Lose: On Tuesday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m.,
discover the link between
sleep and weight with Caryn
Alter, MS, RD, a registered
dietitian, with CentraState
Medical Center. She explores
the connection between restless sleep and noshing all day
along with tips for quick,
healthy breakfasts. Please
register in advance.
AARP Smart Drivers
Course: On Monday, April 18,
at 8:45 a.m., refresh your driving skills by taking the AARP’s
driving class. For space availability and payment information, please call the Office: 609
-448-7140.
Get
Organized: On
p.m., learn simple yet effective
ways to stay organized with
P ro f e s s i o n a l O r g a n i z e r,
Theresa D’Auria, of Organized
to a T. Sponsored by Wilf at
Home and The Oscar and Ella
Wilf Campus for Senior Living.
Please register in advance.
Music and More
Weather in Music: On
Thursday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m.,
Marvin Fischer takes us on a
musical journey as he braves
the storm and reveals, through
song and story, the influence
of weather in music, from
“Stormy Weather” to “On a
Clear Day.” Please register in
advance.
One Woman 50’s Show:
On Friday, April 8, at 2 p.m.,
our friends from Sunrise Assisted Living host this one
woman show featuring songs
from the “Fabulous 50’s”. Enjoy classics from Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Elvis Presley,
Patty Page, Hank Williams,
and more! Please register in
advance.
Women in the Civil War:
On Monday, April 11, at 1:30
p.m., join Martin Mosho as he
shares the remarkable contributions made by women during the American Civil War.
Their heroic roles as volunteer, nurse, and even spy,
defied the culture of their time
but yet they received very little
historical notice, until now.
Stories of Courage: On
Thursday, April 14, at 1:30
Fishing for a Healthy Meal? Seafood Is a Smart Choice
p.m., join Ilse Loeb, Holocaust
survivor, as she hosts this
special tribute to the non-Jews
who heroically hid and saved
Jewish families and their children during the Holocaust.
She will address questions
after the video presentation.
Musically Yours: On Friday, April 15, at 1:30 p.m., we
welcome back Barbara Harris,
the lead vocalist of that 60’s
Girls Group, “The Toys,” for an
afternoon filled with lively music. Please register in advance.
Earth Day Concert: On
Monday, April 18, at 1 p.m.,
enjoy this DVD musical performance by Placido Domingo,
Wynton Marsalis, Sarah
Chang, and others during this
1992 concert for Planet Earth.
Hosted by Mike Ferriera.
Jewbadors: On Tuesday,
April 19, at 2 p.m., we welcome back this group of 9 musicians, actors, etc. as they
perform their newest show, “A
Jewish Journey.” With touching dialogue and familiar tunes
in Yiddish, Hebrew, and English, The Jewbadors depict the
exodus out of Europe during
the 19th and 20th centuries.
Thomas Elefant Presents:
On Thursday, April 21 and 28,
at 1:30 p.m., join Thomas Elefant, Orchestra Conductor, for
an enlightening look at: Handel’s “Messiah” on the 21st.
Learn how Handel’s innovative
writing created a sensation
that has not subsided; and,
“Gypsy Music of Hungary” on
the 28th. Examine and identify
the characteristics of Hungarian gypsy music and its influence on classical music.
Please register for each program separately, in advance.
Jerry’s Travels: On Friday,
April 22, at 1:30 p.m., join
Jerry as he takes you, by bus,
through the Peruvian Andes
Mountains to the Incan citadel
of Machu Picchu. Then, by
small yacht, travel to the Galapagos Islands where we walk
amongst unique animal species that led Charles Darwin to
develop his Theory of Evolution. Please register.
Monet & Food: On Monday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m.,
join Maurice Mahler, Art Historian, as he explores the love
connection between Monet
and food during this lecture
and DVD presentation. Be
sure to bring a pen/notepad to
jot down recipes of Monet’s
favorite dishes. Please register.
Mike & Ted Present - Only
Astaire: On Tuesday, April 26,
at 2 p.m., join our friends, from
WWFM’s The Classical Network, as they examine Fred
Astaire’s career in Vaudeville,
on Broadway with his sister
Adele, and his Emmy Award
winning TV work after his partnership with Rodgers ended.
Music BINGO: On Friday,
April 29, at 1:30 p.m., join our
friend, Tara, for her special
and musical twist on BINGO.
Take a chance at yelling
“BINGO!” and winning a prize!
Tickets: $2 p.p., due upon registering in-person, in advance.
(includes game & light refreshments.) Space limited.
Artistically Speaking
Pastels Class: Starting on
Tuesday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m.,
join Shelly Wish as he shares
tips and techniques in using
soft pastels during this 5session class. (Please note
Class Dates: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19,
5/3, 5/31.) Course Fee: $50
p.p., due upon registering inadvance and in-person. Space
limited. (Students must supply
their own soft pastels set and
pastel paper pad available at
Michaels, AC Moore, etc.)
Seasonal Wreath: On Monday, April 11, at 10 a.m., join
Andrea as you design your
own spring wreath using a
variety of silk flowers. Supplies/instruction included in the
fee: $10 p.p., due upon registering in-person, in advance.
Space limited. (Students are
encouraged to bring in their
own glue gun and other embellishments.)
Mixed Watercolor Media:
Starting on Thursday, April 14,
with set-up time at 12:30 p.m.,
join Jeremy Taylor for this 5session, multi-level, watercolor
class that incorporates acrylics
and gouache. Class starts at 1
p.m. Course fee: $50, due
upon registering in-person, in
advance. Space limited. Previous participation does not
guarantee enrollment in this
class. Supply list available
upon request.
Art of the Masters: On Friday, April 29, at 2 p.m., join
Christina, from Creative Notions, LLC, for a brief lecture
on Franz Kline. Then, individuals, with a project coupon, will
create a personal, abstract
B&W work of art in the artist’s
style. Coupons available upon
request, in-person, while they
last. Space limited.
Exercise
Your Options
Chair Yoga: Starting on
Thursday, April 7, at 9 a.m.,
join Eileen as she conducts
this 8-session program (minus
the previous visual experience). Course Fee: $40, due
upon registering in-person, in
advance.
Total Toning Starting on
a.m., join Debbie as she provides this 8 session workout
that focuses on balance, core
strength, and stretching. All
standing exercises. Students
need to bring: 1 to 3 lb.
weights, water, and proper
footwear. Class fee: $35 p.p.,
due upon registering inperson, in advance.
Line Dancing: Starting on
a.m., join Leslie for 1.5 hours
of instruction and line dancing
fun as you step to an array of
music: Latin, pop, country,
rock, and more. This 10session class welcomes all
skill levels. Course fee: $35,
due in-person, in advance.
Boot Camp: Starting on
Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m.,
join Georgeann as she takes
you around fitness circuits to
promote strength, balance,
and endurance, during this 8
session program (Last Class:
6/24). Spikey balls, resistance
bands with handles, and bottled water recommended.
Space limited to ensure safety.
Class fee: $28 p.p., due upon
registering in-person, in advance.
When it comes to mealtime,
are you thinking fish? You
should! Fish is the premiere
natural source of omega-3
fatty acids, which are not naturally produced by the body
and, therefore, must come
from food. Eating two to three
servings of fish each week has
also been shown to have a
positive effect on developing
babies’ and children’s IQs.
Unfortunately, many people
avoid eating fish based on
fears associated with misinformation.
“Years ago, there were concerns that trace amounts of
mercury in fish could be harmful, but, actually, hundreds of
peer-reviewed studies show
the health benefits of eating
fish are real and the powerful
nutrients in fish outweigh any
potential concerns,” says Jennifer McGuire, MS, RD. “In
fact, at a time when people are
told to limit many foods, including popular proteins, seafood is among the handful of
foods Americans are encouraged to eat more of for their
health. Seafood is a satisfying
and affordable source of protein that is easy to incorporate
into meals twice a week.”
According to the 2015-2020
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy eating patterns
should include at least 8
ounces - or two servings - per
week of a variety of seafood
because it is an important part
of eating patterns that contribute to a healthy heart and
weight. Seafood also provides
powerful nutrients including
brain-building omega-3 fatty
acids, protein, B vitamins, vitamin D, iron and selenium.
Currently, the average
American eats about half of
the recommended amount of
seafood. If you’re not eating as
much fish as you should, don’t
worry - making a shift to add
more seafood to your diet is
easier than you think. Just
substitute fish for meat, such
as in a taco, or add it to a
pasta dish. Fish can be the
main course of a quick weeknight dinner, a pack-ahead
lunch or even a weekend
brunch. Fish is so versatile,
you can easily add it to pasta,
rice, tacos or a scrumptious
salad, like this easy-to-make
farro, tuna and fennel salad
with crumbled feta.
Farro, Tuna and Fennel
Salad with Crumbled Feta
Ingredients
1/2 cup farro, uncooked
1 (5-oz.) can tuna, drained
1 cup canned chickpeas,
drained and rinsed
1/2 large bulb fennel, cut in
half, cored and sliced very thin
2 generous handfuls baby arugula
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive
oil
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Cook farro according to
package directions. Drain well
if any cooking water remains.
2. Transfer farro to a large
bowl. Add tuna (flake with a
fork), chickpeas, fennel, aru(Continued on page 21)
Theatre Students Present New Take on Shakespeare’s
‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre
West Windsor, N.J. – Mercer
County Community College’s
(MCCC’s) Academic Theatre
Company will present an original adaptation of Shakespeare’s
classic “A Midsummer Night's
Dream” at Kelsey Theatre.
Dates and show times are Fridays, April 1 and 8 at 8 p.m.;
Saturdays, April 2 and 9 at 8
p.m.; and Sundays, April 3 and
10 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is
located on the college’s West
Windsor Campus, 1200 Old
Trenton Road.
The play features all of
Shakespeare's comic and fantastical fairy elements and
characters, but adds jazz
dance fused with classical
Indian dance. Audiences can
expect to experience the play
as an electrifying Bollywood
production fused with Shakespeare and jazz.
According to MCCC’s Theatre/Dance Program Coordinator Jody Gazenbeek-Person,
each academic year, the program strives to give students
and their audiences a diverse
range of performances. This
year’s focus is classical Indian
drama and dance. Students
are reading India's classical
plays and scholarly works on
Indian stagecraft and performing.
Gazenbeek-Person said this
production of “Midsummer”
brings that theory and history
to life on stage. “Students are
learning rewarding and challenging movements and acting
techniques, while also learning
the difference between cultural
appropriation and cultural
valuing.”
With the help of a consultant, students are rigorously
rehearsing a variety of hand
gestures and other techniques
that they will make breathtaking on stage. “But our students will know that the gestures they are performing date
back over 2,000 years. They
will have a powerful learning
experience while audiences
will leave the theater laughing,
mesmerized by the dancing,
and hopefully wanting to know
more about India's rich performance traditions,“ Gazenbeek-Person said.
The cast features: Charles
Acuna of Plainsboro as Puck;
Amy Annucci of Ewing as
Moth; Katherine Beauchamps
of Ewing as Fairy/Philostrate;
Krista Coleman of Hillsborough as Hippolyta/Fairy;
Robert Gray of Ewing as Theseus; Kasiah Harrison of Lawrenceville as the Fairy/
Attendant; Harley Herrell of
East Windsor as Tom Snout/
Wall; Kimberly King of Hamilton as Cobweb; Jessica Klatskin of East Windsor as Mustardseed; Kyle Kington of Florence as Demetrius; Madison
Kotnarowski of Hamilton as
Helena; Kourtney Laws of
Trenton as Fairy/Votaress;
Brian Tudor Leeds of Edgewater Park as Nick Bottom/
Pyramus; Rachel Lemos of
Lawrenceville as Titania; Shelley Gail Weiss Lightman of
East Windsor as Attendant;
Meaghan Lukacs of Hamilton
as Hermia; Teewhy Nyema of
Trenton as Peter Quince;
Adam Porcher of Hopewell as
Francis Flute/Thisby; Marius
Price of Ewing as Lysander;
Brianna Rapp of East Windsor
as Peaseblossom; Christopher
Ryan of Trenton as Oberon;
Brian Sheppard of Lawrenceville as Starveling/Moon/
Attendant; Calla Tisdale of
West Windsor as Attendant;
and Matt Tucci of Ewing as
Egeus/Snug.
The production team inc l u d e s P ro d u c e r / C h o r e -
TOWNE CENTRE NEWS
By Monica Caterson, Clubhouse / Recreation Manager
WHOA Entertainment
2016 Show Dates
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Sal Richards ft. Lumiri Tubo
Ticket on Sale Now!
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Saturday, November 19, 2016
WHOA Trips
Yankee Game Trip
June 22, 2016
Watch for on sale date.
Amish Country
July 27, 2016
WHOA has partnered with Triple A Travel for
the January 2017 Royal Caribbean Cruise
(Watch for further details.)
*Flyers in Towne Centre*
WHOA Atlantic City
8:00 p.m. at the Monroe Township High
School
*Save the Dates*
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
WHOA’s Sunday Movies
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Sunday, April 10, 2016
in the Ballroom
Movie: “Pawn Sacrifice”
1:00 p.m. - 114 Minutes
Sunday, April 24, 2016
in the Ballroom
Movie “I’ll See You in My Dreams”
1:00 p.m. – 95 Minutes
“Bally’s”
On Sale Now
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WHOA Duffy Square
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
On Sale Now!
ographer Jody GazenbeekPerson, Producer Kitty Getlik,
Director Lou Stalsworth, Costume/Set Designer Kate Pinner, Lighting Designer Bob
Terrano, Master Carpenter Jim
Petro, Sound Designer Frank
McDuff, Props Mistress Madelyn Lichtman, Vocal Coach
Rupert Hinton, Stage Manager
Nicole Schulnick and Assistant
Stage Manager Jon Cintron.
Tickets for “Midsummer’s
Night Dream” are $18 for
adults, $16 for seniors, and
$14 for students and children.
Free parking is available next
to the theater. Tickets may be
purchased
online
at
www.kelseytheatre.net or by
calling the Kelsey Box Office
at 609-570-3333. For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey
webpage or call the box office
for a brochure.
What You Can Do To Protect
Yourself from Card Fraud
You may have already received your new credit or debit
card equipped with a microchip. If you haven’t received
your new chip card, you most
likely will by the time your card
expires. The EMV chip technology is intended to help reduce debit and credit card
fraud, and thanks to collaboration between America’s payment networks and cardissuers, you’ll see many more
merc han ts using E MV equipped card readers over
the coming months.
Chip-enabled cards store
the same basic information
that’s already in the magnetic
strip on the back of your card,
such as the card number and
expiration date. They add a
layer of fraud protection by
producing a single-use code to
validate every transaction.
While EMV technology is intended to reduce card fraud,
it’s still important to be aware
of how fraud happens, what
you can do to prevent it and
what your card-issuer does to
help protect you.
“Fraud prevention is a partnership between cardholders
and the bank,” said Pam
Codispoti, president of Chase
Consumer Branded Cards. “By
working together, we can help
customers keep their accounts
safer and more secure.”
Chase offers some tips to
Pickleball
Florida and Arizona.
“The biggest growth has
been among senior adult programs and retirement communities,” explained Doug Smith,
McCallum’s nephew.
With the length of the court
only a third that of a tennis
court, seniors are drawn to the
lower impact nature of the
game. Pickleball enthusiast
Sandra Carillo sums the sport
up in three words: “fun, fitness,
and friendship.”
help you stay alert to fraud
while you holiday shop and in
the New Year:
* Keep your contact information, including phone number
and email address, up to date
so the card issuer can contact
you quickly if they detect signs
of fraud on your account.
* Review your card agreement to be sure you understand what anti-fraud measures the issuer takes.
* If your card company or
bank offers it, sign up for account alerts to monitor your finances and keep your accounts
safe. Most issuers will allow you
to choose to be alerted to any
unusual account activity via text,
email or phone call.
* Review your statements
every month to ensure all
charges are accurate and authorized by you. If you spot a
charge you don’t recognize,
contact the card issuer or bank
immediately. With the shift to
greater use of EMV technology, if fraud occurs on your
account and you have a chipenabled card, the merchant
will be responsible for the
costs in most situations. Also,
many banks offer zero liability
protection - you won’t be held
responsible for unauthorized
charges made with your card
or account information.
* Monitor your credit reports.
Although you’re entitled to a
free report from all three major
credit bureaus once a year,
checking your report more
often can help catch signs of
fraud earlier.
* Opt for secure paperless
billing. Theft of paper documents, such as from your mailbox or trash, is still a top way
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WINDSOR MOVING COMPANY – Helping families pack
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Fully insured. Lic. PC00512.
Call (609) 448-8840.
Miscellaneous/
Services
CERTIFIED
PERSONAL
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loss, strength training. Contact
Amanda (718) 873-7931.
COMPUTER REPAIRS - RJF
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Monroe Computer Service). Is
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may need a tune-up. Desktop
and laptop repair in your
home. Custom built computers. Virus removal and protection. Monroe resident with
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or (732) 967-3400.
Home
Improvement &
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TECH BUDDY for SENIORS
– Simple step-by-step help
with smartphones, computers,
tablets. EBay postings to video
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you. So easy my 99-year-old
mom can do it. Always patient
and enthusiastic. Low cost
individual and small class
rates (732) 589-4974,
[email protected]
MGL SERVICES – Landscaping. Garden service. Mulch/
gravel. Senior discount. For
estimate call Morales (609)
240-5164.
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE in
seniors home. Help with all
aspects. Selection, setup and
training. (609) 409-7631.
LANDSCAPE – Spring cleanups, small jobs welcome. Free
bush fertilizing plus one complimentary begonia hanging
basket. Concordia resident.
(609) 468-3412.
M & M POWERWASHING –
Community special $120 + tax.
Includes one-story house, concrete front walkway and back
concrete patio. Call for details
(732) 367-1071.
SAM’S PAINTING – Quality
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Call Anna at (609) 409-1600 or
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Hearing Loss
suited to help you. Audiologists and hearing aid specialists are expressly trained in all
aspects of hearing aids and
amplification, and are licensed
by your state. Many work in
practices with ENT doctors.
They have the most appropriate and accurate equipment to
give you a precise read on
your current hearing level. And
they can reliably counsel you
on treatment options. Most
important, going to a hearing
care professional helps ensure
that any underlying medical
issue behind your hearing loss
is identified and addressed.
Simply, seeing a hearing care
professional is your best
safety net for proper diagnosis
and treatment. The smartest
thing you can do is to get it
right the first time. And be assured, research shows that the
great majority of people who
visit hearing care professionals say they’re happy with the
quality of service and counseling they receive. Most hearing
care professionals even provide free trials so you can see
what using hearing aids is like,
with a minimal service fee if
you decide not to keep them.
3. Information gather. Educating yourself helps you
reach acceptance and peace
of
mind.
Go
to
www.BetterHearing.org and
learn what you need to know.
Among other things, you’ll find:
* You can do this.
* You’re not alone.
* New, sleek and stylish, stateof-the-art hearing aids make it
much easier to manage hearing difficulty without a lot of
fuss.
* Many new hearing aids are
virtually invisible; they sit inside the ear canal, out of site.
* Treating hearing loss means
better quality of life and more
effortless living for you.
4. Window shop. It’s OK to
“just look.” You set the pace.
Visit the “Hearing Aids Can
Help” tab at www. BetterHearing.org. Opportunities to
online window shop for hear-
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Protect Yourself
from Card Fraud
fraudsters obtain information.
By going paperless, you eliminate an opportunity for someone to steal your statement
and get your account information.
* Switch to secure online or
mobile payments to help protect your account information.
Online payments add layers of
security to your transaction
and can help ensure you
never miss a payment.
* When using your card in a
store, never allow the card out
of your sight. If you have to
enter a PIN number to use the
card, be aware of who’s standing around you and shield the
keypad from view when you
type in your PIN.
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Services
IN-HOME CARE ASSISTANCE – (Non-Medical). Very
reasonable rates. Barb (732)
735-4243.
ing aids are right there for
you. But most important, be
up-front with your hearing care
professional. Tell them you’re
not ready to buy. But do let
them know you’re ready to
learn about the best hearing
aid technologies for you if
hearing aids are what they
recommend, to get demonstrations on how they work, and to
try them out at no cost or obligation. And remember, hearing aids are only sold by licensed hearing care professionals. True hearing aids
that are designed to treat
hearing loss and are cleared
by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) need to
be fitted, adjusted, and tuned
to your ears and specific
needs, with appropriate followup. This is what makes leading
-edge hearing aids so beneficial. So when you do seek out
information, make sure you go
to a hearing care professional.
5. Let it all sink in and make a
plan. Consider everything
you’ve learned and take time to
think about it. But do give yourself a timeline for making a decision. If - after you’ve educated
yourself about hearing loss and
hearing aids - you decide to
wait, set a hard date for reevaluating your decision. Research shows that the sooner
you treat hearing loss, the better
it is for you and your quality of
life.
For more information on hearing loss and to take a free, quick,
confidential, online hearing check
to determine if you need a comprehensive hearing test by a hearing care professional, visit
www.BetterHearing.org. Follow
BHI on Twitter @better_hearing.
Like BHI on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/
betterhearinginstitute.
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gula, olive oil, lemon juice,
lemon zest, cumin and salt.
Toss well.
3. Spoon into a shallow
serving bowl or small platter
and sprinkle feta over the top.
That’s it! A quick, easy recipe that serves as a lunch or a
light supper for four or as a
side dish for six with just 310
calories and 12 grams of fat. It
boasts 18 grams of protein as
well as omega-3 fatty acids,
too. To learn more about the
benefits of seafood and find
other healthy, easy recipes
you can enjoy every day, visit
GetRealAboutSeafood.com.
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9 am Ping Pong
9:30 am Ceramics
11 am Aquacise
1 pm Quilting
7 pm Resident Civic Club
Board Mtg.
7 pm Yoga
7:30 pm New Kids on the
Block
7:30 pm Apple Computer
Club
9:30 am Decoupage
10 am Entertainment Comm.
Mtg.
10 am Chorus
1 pm Cards
1 pm Knitwits & Art/Sewing
Class
2 pm Senior Social Club
7 pm Cards
7 pm Stained Glass Group
7:30 pm Billiards
7:30 pm Line Dancing
9 am Ping Pong
9 am Yoga
9 am Beginning Tap
Dancers
9:30 am Yiddish
Entertainment Group
10 am Painting Group
10:30 am Aquacise
1 pm 3D Dimensional Art
6:30 pm Canasta
7 pm Bingo
9 am Ping Pong
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9 am Ping Pong
9:30 am GWCA Open
Workshop Mtg.
9:30 am Ceramics
9:30 am Computer Club
11 am Aquacise
1 pm Quilting
7 pm Yoga
7:30 pm Residents Civic
Club Open Mtg.
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8:30 am AARP Course
9 am Sculpting & Arts/Crafts
Class
10:30 am Line Dancing
12:30 pm Orientation Mtg.
1 pm Cards
2 pm Patio Discussion Group
4 pm Tap Dancing
7 pm Cards
7 pm WHOA Covenants
Comm. Mtg.
7:30 pm 8 Ball Club
7:30 pm Finance Study
Group
9:30 am Decoupage
9:30 am WHOA Building and
Grounds Comm.
10 am Chorus
11 am WHOA Towne Centre
Comm. Mtg.
1 pm Cards
Class
7 pm Cards
7:30 pm Billiards
9 am Ping Pong
9 am Yoga
9 am Beginning Tap
Dancers
10:30 am Aquacise
6:30 pm Canasta
Tournament
10 am Tennis Club
19
20
21
22
23
5
6
10:15 am Yiddish Club
1 pm Game Day – All
Welcome
9 am Ping Pong
9 am Yoga
9:30 am GW Dabatables
10 am GW Debatables
10 am Body Sculpting
10 am Line Dancing
11 am Aquacise
12 pm Men’s Fitness
1 pm Painting
1 pm Storm Water Mgt.
Comm. Mtg.
1 pm Woodworking Club
1 pm Health Lecture
4 pm Tap Dancing
4 pm GW Friends Movie
Club
6 pm Water Volleyball
6 pm Zumba
Class
9:30 am Yiddish Program
Comm. Mtg.
10 am GWCA Site Review
Comm.
1 pm Cards
2 pm Patio Discussion
Group
4 pm Tap Dancing
7 pm Cards
7:30 pm 8 Ball Club
10
11
1 pm Movie: “Pawn
Sacrifice”
9 am Ping Pong
9 am Hadassah Board Mtg.
9 am Yoga
10 am Line Dancing
11 am Aquacise
1 pm Painting
4 pm Tap Dancing
4 pm GW Friends Med-Sci
Group
6 pm Zumba
7:30 pm History Club
17
18
3
9 am Ping Pong
9 am Yoga
9 am Beginning Tap
Dancers
10:30 am Aquacise
6:15 pm Italian American
Club
SATURDAY
9 am Ping Pong
9 am Yoga
9:30 am WHOA Open
Workshop Mtg.
10 am Provocative Thinking
10 am Line Dancing
11 am Aquacise
1 pm Painting
4 pm Tap Dancing
6 pm Zumba
7:30 pm GWCA Open Mtg.
7:30 pm GW Friends Music
Class
1 pm Cards
2 pm Patio Discussion Group
4 pm Tap Dancing
7 pm Cards
7:30 pm 8 Ball Club
7:30 pm GW Friends Current
Issues Group
24
25
1 pm Movie: “I’ll See You in
My Dreams”
9 am Ping Pong
9 am Yoga
9:30 am GW Connections
10 am Golf Finance Comm.
Mtg.
10 am Line Dancing
11 am Aquacise
1 pm Painting
1:30 pm GGCA Board Mtg.
4 pm Tap Dancing
4 pm GW Friends Book Club
6 pm Zumba
7 pm GW Friends
26
Class
9:30 am Yiddish Club
1 pm Cards
2 pm Patio Discussion
Group
4 pm Tap Dancing
5 pm Italian American Mtg.
7 pm Cards
7:30 pm 8 Ball Club
7
9 am Ping Pong
9:30 am Ceramics
9:30 am Yiddish Club Trip
Comm. Mtg.
10 am GWCA Covenants
Comm. Mtg.
10 am The Yiddish Vinkle
11 am Aquacise
1 pm Quilting
7 pm Billiards Group
7 pm Yoga
7 pm GW Connections
Provocative Thinking
7:30 pm WHOA Open Board
Mtg.
9:30 am Decoupage
9:30 am WHOA Landscape
Comm. Mtg.
10 am Whittingham Condo
Assoc. Mtg.
10 am Chorus
1 pm Cards
Class
7 pm Cards
7:30 pm Billiards
27
28
9 am Ping Pong
9:30 am Ceramics
11 am Aquacise
1 pm Quilting
2 pm Whittingham Condo
Assoc. General Mtg.
7 pm Provocative Thinking
7 pm Yoga
9:30 am Decoupage
10 am Chorus
1 pm Cards
Class
7 pm Cards
7:30 pm Billiards
9 am Ping Pong
General Mtg.
9 am Yoga
9 am Beginning Tap Dancers
10:30 am Aquacise
PASSOVER
EVE
29
9 am Ping Pong
9 am Yoga
9 am Beginning Tap Dancers
10:30 am Aquacise
7:30 pm After Hours Club
30

04-2016 GW Voice (April 2016)

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