June - Cedar Crest

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June - Cedar Crest

MOUNTAIN MATTERS
A publication of the Cedar Crest Community
“We share our gifts to create a community that celebrates life!”
Volume 9 No. 6
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
A Week in the
Life Of...
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June 2009
From Our Executive Director,
Cathy Guttman
It is hard to believe that another year has passed
since our last annual meeting with the Cedar Crest
Board of Directors. During this year, the world has
A Memorable changed dramatically.
For many of us the
Memorial Day economy continues to be the main topic of
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discussion.
Our annual meeting is set for June 11th. You will
Your Call is
receive detailed information as well as the Cedar
Important To
Crest Annual Report in your cubby. In order to
Us
share information and provide insight on the state
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of affairs of Cedar Crest as well as the Board and
Cedar Crest Management’s strategic actions/plans
What’s
for this changing landscape, the Board will be at
Happening at
Cedar Crest for the entire day. In the morning, they
Renaissance
will be meeting with Cedar Crest Management and
Gardens?
the Resident Advisory Council. The afternoon will
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include the Annual Town Hall meeting and will be
Another Voice followed by an informal cocktail reception with the
Board and Cedar Crest Management. This year,
on the
RAC chair Rose Quine and I will also do a TV
Mountain
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show with some Board members.
I have been working closely with the RAC and
Escaping
the RAC Finance Committee to ensure key issues
Europe
of concern to you will be addressed at these
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sessions. There will also be time at the Town Hall
meeting as well as the reception for you to ask your
Cedar Crest
questions.
The RAC and the RAC Finance
Players to
Committee have reviewed the community’s
Perform in
quarterly financial reports and are pleased with the
PAC
progress at Cedar Crest as we move forward
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towards maturity and financial stability.
I hope you take the time to read our 2008 Cedar
Visit on the
Crest
Annual Report.
It provides a lot of
Mountain
information
about
the
Board,
how it’s organized,
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the directors, and the committees and governance
Final Nite Spot activities of the past year. It will also include a
Club of Season report from Cedar Crest Management on selective
accomplishments from 2008 and initiatives for
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2009. The report won’t have the same glossy look
Sewers Needed as last year. We decided, in view of our efforts to
to Make
contain costs, we would provide the same level of
Pediatric
information in a more modest fashion. I hope
Gowns
you find the report valuable in furthering your
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understanding of Cedar Crest.
I hope to see you at the Town Hall Meeting.
RAC Conference Call
Last month I wrote about the plans for the
Regional
Conference
for
six
Erickson
Communities to be held here at Cedar Crest. It was
cancelled because of the traveling and hotel
expenses for each of the visiting communities.
Instead, we had a conference call which included
the presidents and vice presidents of each of the
RACs, the Resident Directors, Regional Board
Members, and staff which included Gary Hibbs,
our Regional Director.
Our goal was not only to have an effective and
efficient discussion, but to continue our dialogue
with the Board, management and one another so
that as RAC officers we could better serve our
residents. With the current economy, the security
of the entrance deposits along with the Benevolent
Care funds is a constant concern to many Erickson
residents. The Regional Board will be here on June
11th and after meeting with the RAC and Finance
Committee will hold an open Town Hall meeting
where questions may be asked.
Our RAC here at Cedar Crest is set up most
efficiently. Also, we have always had a good
relationship with management. I have a great
rapport with Cathy Guttman and she keeps me
informed of upcoming changes and is always ready
to answer my questions. Donna Martin, our
Finance Director, meets regularly with the Finance
Committee and is most helpful to them. I did learn
during this call that most of the other communities
are more knowledgeable about the philanthropic
contributions. While we need not know all the
details of pledges made, we must be more involved
and informed. My aim for the next few months is
to learn more about these contributions.
Management left the discussion and RAC
officers stayed to talk further. We are hoping to
have RAC-only conference calls every two months
and would like to further discuss the Benevolent
Care Fund as well as how to incorporate
Renaissance Gardens in the life of the Independent
Living Community, and the Greening of our
Communities.
One Cedar Crest Village Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Rose Quine
President, RAC
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Is There A Doctor In The House?
What is the Diversity Initiative Team?
Fortunately here at Cedar Crest the answer is yes.
There are doctors available at the Medical Center
everyday and just a phone call away on weekends.
With the departure of Dr. Mary Timiras, Dr. Jesse
Wassner came aboard.
Dr. Wassner received his bachelor’s degree in
biology from Lehigh University in
Bethlehem, Pa., and his medical
degree from the University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Medical School in Newark, N.J. Dr.
Wassner is Board Certified in
Internal Medicine and Geriatric
Medicine. Dr. Wassner works as part
of a health team by coordinating your
care with specialists, rehabilitation
experts, wellness coordinators and more.
Dr. Wassner is a physician who specializes in
managing the health needs of retirees.
Appointments with Dr. Wassner are being arranged
now, so be among the first to see Dr. Wassner.
The Diversity Initiative Team
explores
opportunities for enriching racial, cultural and
religious diversity in our community and invites
open discussion for all. They plan
monthly
programs
highlighting
special events during the month. This
could include such things as Black
History Month, Independence Day
and Veterans Day. They sponsor a
cookie exchange during the Christmas and
Hanukkah season.
The group is led by Erica Koizim, Community
Services Manager. They meet on the second Friday
of each month at 9:30 AM in the Executive
Conference Room. All residents are encouraged to
join this group and help it continue its goals.
The Diversity Initiative Team
Connections
Recently a resident remarked: “This is the time of
Ann Weber-Greenfield my life when people are more important than
PV 103 places”. She was not saying people have not held
the most important role, but rather that an exciting
trip or destination was not foremost. It was the
Are You Covered?
people she traveled with, and those she met along
We all want to feel safe, and having insurance for the way.
our valuables, and physical wellbeing is high on our Often I hear the “pioneer residents” express
list. So --- is your renter’s insurance up to date? In gratitude for making the decision to come to Cedar
the case of some accident in your apartment, Cedar Crest. They know without question they made the
Crest will fix the damage that represents their right decision. They talk about the support they
liability, but it may not cover damage to your receive from others, the richness of friendships
priceless heritage chair or Oriental rug carried all the made, the activities they enjoy.
way from Bangladesh. But, your renter’s insurance If you are a new resident “on the mountain”, or if
will. One day, your neighbor trips on the way into you are having a difficult time making
your apartment, and breaks something even more “connections”, talk with your Social Worker.
valuable, like her arm. Do you have liability Perhaps there is a group, a program, a staff member,
insurance? Everyone must show their insurance a neighbor who can help.
$100,000 for personal liability, before they move in, Life challenges us in many unique and unexpected
but sometimes, those insurance policies lapse. Don’t ways. Transitions are challenging---but, they can be
let it happen to you. Update your insurance every the most rewarding aspect of life and the beginning
year and guaranteed, you will feel safe and covered. of new “connections”.
It’s the law, too.
Nancy Busch
Social Worker
Ruth Karr
RAC
Mountain Matters, Cedar Crest, Volume 9, Number 6
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Father’s Day
The Happy Cooker’s Corner
Many people think of Father’s Day as just another
“Hallmark holiday”.
Father’s Day is actually
celebrated all over the world. In many of the
countries, it is celebrated on the third Sunday in June
- the same as the United States. In the Roman
Catholic tradition, fathers are celebrated on Saint
Joseph’s Day, March 19th.
Every country has its own
traditions. In Taiwan, it is not
an official holiday, but is
widely observed on the eighth
day of the eighth month. In
Thailand it is set on the birthday
of the king.
In the United States, the first modern Father’s Day
was celebrated on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West
Virginia. It is believed that Grace Golden Clayton
suggested to the pastor of the Central United
Methodist Church that a service be held to honor
those killed in a mine explosion. The explosion
killed 361 men, many of them fathers. Another
possible origin was Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd whose
father was a Civil War veteran who had raised six
children as a single father.
President Calvin Coolidge recommended Father’s
Day as a national holiday in 1924, but it was Lyndon
Johnson in 1972 who set the date as the third Sunday
of every June.
In recent years, retailers have adapted the holiday
by promoting not just cards but all kinds of maleoriented gifts like tools and electronics. According
to IBIS World, a publisher of business research,
Americans are expected to spend at least $11 billion
on Father’s Day gifts with the average per capita
spending to be in the range of $27.60.
Most of the fathers at Cedar Crest would probably
agree that they don’t need tools or electronic gifts.
The most valuable gift they could receive would be a
visit from their children and grandchildren. Happy
Father’s Day to all you fathers at Cedar Crest!
With the warm months approaching, I feel it only
fit to repeat the following recipe.
It has been in Mountain Matters in a previous
issue, but since there are many new residents on
campus, they may be interested in this very delicious
recipe. It is easy to prepare and a real treat.
Frozen Cranberry Salad
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 ounces of cream cheese softened
2 - 16 oz. cans of whole cranberries
1 - 12 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
1 - 8 oz. container of Cool Whip
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Method:
• Blend
•
•
all above ingredients (except Cool Whip
and nuts) in blender and then fold in Cool Whip
and nuts.
Pour into 8 x 12 Pyrex dish and freeze.
Remove from freezer 5 to 8 minutes before
serving. Cut into individual squares and serve
on lettuce leafs. Best served while partially
frozen.
Enjoy!
Your Happy Cooker,
Ann Weber
PV 103
Mountain Matters Mission Statement
Mountain
Matters
is
a
resident-driven,
management-supported, monthly publication. It
seeks to inform residents of Cedar Crest of activities
and matters of general interest to the community.
Mountain Matters further seeks to provide an outlet
for resident creativity and positive self-expression.
This publication is also a forum for the expression of
Doris Sinofsky resident concerns and Management’s response to
RC 419 such concerns, and provides for information through
the Resident Advisory Council. Under the Editor, a
title held by Director of Resident Life, an editorial
board of residents works with advisors, writers and
reporters to plan each issue and decide on content.
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A Week in the Life Of…
Fashion Show a Huge Success
Instead of a Friday night watching TV in your
apartment, you had entertainment by your neighbors.
Plus, you helped raise money for the Scholar’s Fund.
This was the opening comment by Kristin DiFidi,
Director of Philanthropy and commentator for the 3rd
Annual Fashion Show.
Seven of the scholars helped to usher and were
introduced by Kristin. During the program, a video
of the scholars singing “Stand By Me” prepared by
our Channel 6 editing genius, Jay Buettner, was
premiered.
There were musical performances by Marjorie
Baldini, Ethel Eger, Jean Cioffi and Peter Wild, Hal
Wehner, Sal Longo and Ray Schmitt. They were
accompanied by Myrtle McPeek and Connie Toth.
The clothing was introduced in segments. In the
first segment, “In the Navy”, Bert Moore was in full
naval uniform escorting Stephanie Mair in a tailored
navy and white suit. Other segments were called “In
Full Bloom”, “Natural Wonders”, “Colorforms” and
“Dresses and Gowns”.
In the final segment,
Margaret Quinn, looking regal in her navy gown,
came in on the arm of formally attired Tony
DiFilippo.
During the evening Kristin thanked Arlene Meyer
who has been so helpful over the years obtaining the
hats sold at Cedar Crest (with all the proceeds going
to the Benevolent Care Fund). Kristin also thanked
her co-worker Debbie Ramirez for handling the
music, and Sue Ardrey (Chris Jaeger’s daughter) for
coordinating the models during the show.
Residents modeling were Ann Zito, Verna
Johnson, Doris Meyer, Ed Zuchowski, Tony
DiFilippo, Chris Jaeger, Paula Longo, Jean Deyo,
Vinnie Keegan, Rose Blickstein, and Lily
Berenbroick.
Staff members modeling were
Margaret Quinn, Bert Moore, Amy Helmer, Amanda
Mulligan, Nikki Cox and Stephanie Mair. Friends
modeling were Richard Jaeger (Chris Jaeger’s son),
Savanah and Austin Ardrey (Chris’ grandchildren)
and professional model Patrice Olson.
Tony di Filippo Many thanks to Kristin and her committee, the
MG 316 entertainers, models, Jay and all who helped to
provide such an enjoyable evening while raising
funds for our much deserving young people.
A few days ago, my sister called on the occasion
of my 72nd birthday and inquired how did I like
living in the slow lane now that I am residing in a
retirement home? She wanted to know if sitting
around all day long and playing bingo at night was
satisfying enough for me.
So I had to inform the little darling that Cedar
Crest is a far cry from “Bay View”, if any of you are
familiar with the old English
comedy, “Waiting for God”.
On Thursday of my birthday
week, the gang of six, which
consists of me and my closest
friends, are planning on going
out to Rod’s Steakhouse in
Morristown, to celebrate not
only my birthday, but the
birthdays of Doris Meyer and
Peter Galioto.
On Friday, Doris and I will be modeling in the
Cedar Crest Fashion Show (Tony pictured) and Hal
Wehner will be playing no less than six songs on his
harmonica as part of the show’s entertainment.
On Saturday, the Bishop of the R.C. Diocese of
Paterson, Arthur Serratelli, will be coming for a visit
and 200 of us are going to have dinner with him here
on campus. By circumstance, I will be the events
Master of Ceremony.
This is in addition to the three weekly Happy
Hours, movies almost every day of the week and
several live performances in our Performing Arts
Center.
Cedar Crest, its people and the available activities
sounded so delightful to my sister that she was
looking forward to moving here herself. I then gave
her the bad news…
You have to be at least 62 in order to move in, so
she has to be satisfied with her humdrum working
life for a few more years before she can enjoy life in
the slow lane, at least as practiced at Cedar Crest.
Doris Sinofsky
RC 419
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A Memorable Memorial Day
On Monday, May 25, 2009, resident Charlie
McCarron (pictured in uniform), survivor of the
Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 during WW II was given
a VIP tour of the Assault Ship
Iwo Jima.
The ship was
anchored in NY Harbor as part
of Fleet Week in New York.
He, along with his wife, Angela,
and dear friends, Andrew &
Doreen Cevasco, were given a
private three and a half hour
tour. His tour guide was Chief
Petty Officer Joshua Kramer, in
full uniform, whose gracious,
caring, grateful demeanor and knowledge made for a
most memorable day. He took the group to many
areas not usually seen by the general public. One of
the highlights of the tour was the museum aboard
ship which has two walls on which are inscribed the
names of the 6800 Americans who died on the
island. Charlie found the names of some of his
fellow soldiers and said that they were the true
heroes of the battles. The tour also included the
ship’s hospital, the regular mess hall, the kitchens,
the various tanks, armored vehicles, helicopters, jets,
etc.
Joshua also took us into a private dining area
where fruit, cookies and drinks were offered while
he had a flag hoisted on an upper deck flag pole and
flown for ten minutes. This flag was taken down,
folded, and presented to Charlie as a token of
gratitude for his ten months of service on Iwo Jima
with the 483rd Anti-aircraft Automatic Weapons
Battalion.
A truly memorable day!
Angela McCarron
TR 206
Memorial Day
Memorial Day emerged from the grim shadows of
the American Civil War. Before the close of the
war, women began decorating the graves of soldiers
who had died in that war. The practice quickly
spread, and a few years later May 30, 1868 was
designated as Decoration Day - a day for placing
flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate
soldiers throughout the United States.
In 1882, Decorating Day became known as
Memorial Day, and soldiers who died in other wars
were also honored. Over the years, it has become a
day when all loved ones who have died - in war and
otherwise - are remembered. In 1971, the United
States Congress declared Memorial Day a national
holiday to be observed annually on the last Monday
in May.
On Memorial Day we should all remember those
who gave their lives for our country but also those
who continue serving to keep America free,
especially those who are in harm's way.
Ann Weber
PV 103
World War II Memorial Registry
Did you know you may register your own name or
that of a family member or friend in the World War
II Memorial Registry? Anyone who served in the
armed forces or anyone who helped on the home
front is eligible for the registry.
Home-front
activities included working in defense related
industries.
You may register by mail or through the internet.
To register by mail, call 1-800-639-4992 and a form
will be mailed to you with instructions. To register a
http://
name
via
the
internet,
go
to
www.wwiimemorial.com. Click on the “WWII
Registry” button on the left. Follow the online
instructions to enter the name you wish to honor.
Doris Sinofsky
RC 419
Note from Editorial Board
Articles should be submitted by the 15th of the
month for inclusion in the following month’s
edition. Submit articles to Heather Devine-Hansen
in the Resident Life Suite in the Belmont (or drop
off at any front desk). All residents and staff are
invited to submit articles by disk or email to
[email protected]. Please limit articles to
150 words or less. Articles contributed will be
edited by the Editorial Board to accommodate space
limitations and for content. For more information
call 973-831-3560.
July issue deadline
Is Monday, June 15th
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Trip to USS Intrepid
It was a trip down memory lane for many of the
Cedar Crest veterans who had served in the navy
when they visited the USS Intrepid in New York
harbor. The ship is now a Sea, Air and Space
Museum. The excursion was arranged by the Cedar
Crest Transportation Department.
Although no one in the group served on the USS
Intrepid, they had served on other ships or in other
branches of the service and proudly wore their hats
or jackets. Resident Art Bearce had flown from the
USS Lexington in a Hellcat with Flight Squadron 33
(known affectionately as “Hell’s Kittens”). The
squadron flew from the
USS Intrepid also.
The aircraft carrier
was built in 1943. The
ship and her crew
served tours of duty
including World War
II, Korea and Vietnam.
She made seven trips
around
the
globe,
survived five kamikaze
attacks, several bomb attacks and one torpedo strike.
She also served as the NASA astronaut recovery
vessel before she was retired in 1974. In 2006 she
went “on leave” for some much needed repairs and
returned to a new berth at Pier 86.
A college student asked army veteran Bob
Westphal if the Cedar Crest group were veterans.
When Bob replied “yes” the young man thanked
them for the contribution they had made. It was
good to know that this generation appreciates what
our generation has done to preserve their freedom.
Cedar Crest residents enjoying the trip were
Marjorie and Duff Brown, Verna and Jim Johnson,
Mary and George Finlay, Christa Tromblay, Don
Rodgers, Clair Chapek, Betty Chadwick, Sienie
McGuire, Ed Richards, Art Bearce (pictured), Joan
and David Hagel, Jeanne Schmitz, Harvey Landgraf,
Pat Vuolo, Pat Byrne, Doris Sinofsky, Bob Regent,
Janice and Lincoln Drive, Barbara and John
Farinick, Bob Westphal, Bob Smith (pictured), Bill
Gromann, Helen and Ben Longo, and Marilyn Levy.
Many thanks to the transportation department for
arranging this worthwhile experience.
Doris Sinofsky
RC 419
Thank You!
A special thanks to Mrs. Betty
Mulligan from HC 609.
Her
husband, Jack, recently passed
away and she and her family
donated his reading machine to the
residents of Cedar Crest. This special reading
machine allowed Jack to read his newspapers and his
books, though his vision was extremely poor. The
machine is now located in the Woodland Commons
Craft Room for all to use. Thank you Betty for
sharing this wonderful tool with the residents.
Kelly Fieldhouse
Community Services Manager
A Trip to West Point
On Sunday, April 26th, Trips and Travel arranged
for forty-one Cedar Cresters to visit West Point, to
attend an outstanding concert by the United States
Military Academy Concert Band in the Eisenhower
Hall Theater. This concert was the culminating
event of the West Point Conducting Workshop, so,
instead of the usual one conductor, we had seven,
sharing a program of music by Samuel Barger,
Thornton Boyer, Erica Ewazen, Percy Granger,
Morton Gould, William Schuman, and John
Mackey.
Prior to the concert a docent led a tour of the Post.
The highlight was a stop at the Cadet Chapel with its
magnificent pipe organ, the third largest church
organ in the world, and its impressive stained glass
windows, which, because it was such a beautifully
sunny day, were seen in all their glory.
While the bus was in transit much information was
offered about cadet life and graduates of the Military
Academy who have served our country in many
outstanding ways, from generals of all our wars, the
founder of baseball, the writer of Roberts Rules of
Order, the leading engineer of the Panama Canal,
plus the present revered coach of Duke basketball.
Joan Florio of Valley View shared amusing
anecdotes of the time her husband had been a
member of the Concert Band. All trip participants
had a very pleasant time.
Al Pischl
VV 603
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Spring Rituals
Your Call Is Important To Us
Canoe, gliding with scant effort
Paddle, held in knowing hands
Swirling through the mirror surface
Between sky clouds and bottom sands.
How often have any of us called a
bank, Verizon, Sprint… If you are
calling from a touchtone phone press
or say one. If you are calling from a
rotary phone, stay on the line while a
Fresh leaves, in their silence waiting
customer representative finishes her
Freed at last from winter’s clutch
coffee and goes to the bathroom. Your call will be
Eager now to play in breezes
monitored for our staff to laugh at later. Please enter
Moving soon to spring’s soft touch.
the last four digits of your high school locker. If you
have been nipping at the cooking sherry, please so
Duck on nest, fawn in shallows
state.
Watching, but not moving heads.
To enjoy the benefits of our automated speech
Sentry bass, to duty faithful
response…Press 1. To speak to a customer care
Hov’ring over spawning beds.
representative…call the town Unemployment
Office. To hear these options again, hang up and
Swimming next a pair of beavers
call back.
With the season’s kits in tow
You have reached our speech-automated response
Detour briefly on their errands
system…enter your 50 digit account number, located
Size us up before they go.
on the upper left, lower middle corner of the bill
page that was left out last month. If your account
A flotilla of mergansers
number is 298476452011789332* say “yes”. If it is
Passing on routine patrol
not correct, you are mumbling or have a strange
Watch a playful pair of otters
accent. Your expected wait time is 42 minutes…
Vying for the comic’s role.
your blood pressure is estimated at 190/130.
To hear our website, press 1. To use our
Our own roles we too are playing
automated speech system, press 2. To speak to
As we march in this parade.
someone about your anger problem, press 3 Let’s renew our prayers and efforts
however, 3 is not a valid option.
To preserve it as it’s made.
Thank you for calling. Your call is important to
us.
Note: This poem appears in the April 2009 issue of From “The Inmates have Taken over the Asylum”
the newsletter published by Friends of the Boundary
Ann Florio
Waters Wilderness, a nonprofit conservation
HC 504
organization in Minneapolis.
Wilderness Canoe Guide, 1960-‘62
Howard Myers
HC 223
Cedar Crest Red Hatters
Anna Louise Beckmann arranged an unusual
afternoon - a pontoon trip to the Meadowlands. We
arrived at a private remote area in Secaucus where
the boat was launched. Angelo and Jim, our guides,
explained the birds and wildlife while we leisurely
traveled through the marsh reeds. If was a peaceful
relaxed two hour voyage with plenty of sunshine and
Vitamin D! Thanks, Anna Louise, for a perfect day!
Jule Creed
MC 210
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What’s Happening at
Renaissance Gardens?
Welcome Home, New Residents!
Arbor View
Residents and guests filled the Garden Room at the 410 ~ Elizabeth Driver
419 ~ Diane Dzialo
annual Fashion Show at Renaissance Gardens.
The models, wearing everything from their best 511 ~ Walter & Margaret Hoerig
party clothes (including colorful hats) to more casual
Forest Glen
attire, were residents and staff.
Beth Shwartzburd and Helen Thompson planned 118 ~ Miriam Biddleman
the event.
Helen and Leslie Bush were the 305 ~ Harriet Schreiber
313 ~ Walter & Mary Lou Boll
announcers.
Resident models were Dorothy Morris, Anna
Miceli, Mary Wolden, Catherine Savarese, Thelma Greenleaf Court
Riccobono, Anne Higgins, Irene Kennedy, Muriel 311 ~ Allen Lewis
317 ~ Lilo Hertz
Berry and Ellen Li.
Amoung the staff modeling or helping with the 608 ~ Edward & Mary Watts
program were Margie, Audra, Icilin, Alyssa, June,
Mary, Nicole, Beth, Helen, Leslie, Jonathan and Hillside Crossing
111 ~ Irving Katz
Keith.
Many thanks to all the participants and helpers for
providing an enjoyable afternoon to the residents Madison Green
619 ~ Phyllis Minerva
and their friends.
Doris Sinofsky Walden Place
RC 419 505 ~ Ellen Goldsmith
Photo of the Month
Renaissance Gardens
residents and staff show off
the latest fashions!
We plan to add a new feature to Mountain Matters
called Photo of the Month. To participate, just
submit your photo for consideration. It will be
returned.
We’re looking for photos that tell a story, or
induce a chuckle. Or, it might be a landscape scene
that you find striking.
Most important, it must render well in black and
white.
You can drop entries off at Heather Devine’s desk
in the Resident Life Suite on the 2nd floor in the
Belmont,
or
e-mail
them
to
[email protected] as an attachment.
You might also add a one- or two- line caption
concerning where it was taken and the
circumstances.
So, go to the shoe box and see
what you have.
Rob Nilson
HP 504
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Let the Games Continue
Gloom descends on the playing
fields of colleges and universities
these days. The recession, nibbling
away at sports budgets and athletic
scholarships, is taking its toll.
The University of Washington discontinued
swimming to save $1.2 million. (Who knew Speedos
and rubber hats cost so much?)
On the other coast MIT dropped eight sports
including competitive pistol. (How’d you like to be
the one telling an armed college student he’s no
longer relevant?)
Sure, these are the so called minor sports, but
today’s badminton could be tomorrow’s basketball,
or even football. Goodness gracious!
What can we do to stop this onslaught? Well, by
now most of us have received our $250 stimulus
check. It is meant to be spent. So, do the couch
potatoes and ESPN a service and send it to your
Alma Mater or the athletic program of your choice.
You’ll help save field hockey, television and maybe
some coach’s job.
And guys, if you didn’t have the speed and size to
be a jock back in your school days, here’s your
chance to step up and become a real athletic
supporter.
Rob Nilson
HP 504
Go Yankees, Go Mets!
On Sunday, June 14th, come watch the Yankees/
Mets game on the big screen at 1 PM in the Oak
Living Room in the Belmont. Bring some snacks
and wear the gear of your favorite team. Let’s see
who comes out on top! I’m rooting for the
Yankees…who are you rooting for? Questions?
Call Erica at 973-831-3636.
Erica Koizim
Community Resources Manager
Rocky and Roxanne
Welcome Smokey the Bear
Rocky and Roxanne, officially our
First Partners, started out in Canada
and were silent for ages. But since
the glacier dropped them off here at
Cedar Crest, they love to get involved with all the
latest happenings.
This month they were lucky to have a visit from a
famous fire prevention expert. Here are some
highlights from our most experienced residents’
meeting with Smokey the Bear:
Rocky: Well, well, what an exciting day for us—
welcome to Cedar Crest, Smokey! What brings
you here to visit us?
Smokey: As you know Rocky, my mission of forest
fire prevention never really ends. I’m always on
the lookout, and lately Cedar Crest has caught
my attention—not for actual fires but for all the
fire trucks that seem to be running up and down
the hill every few days. Can you fill me in on
what that’s all about?
Roxanne: Most fire alarms happen when kitchen
smoke gets out into a hallway. Even if it’s just
burned toast, the local fire department gets called
automatically!
Rocky: Yes, Smokey, a burner left unwatched is
behind the story most of the time. If the
apartment door stays closed, the inside alarm just
calls security, but smoke in the hall brings a fire
truck!
Roxanne: Sure does. It’s pretty upsetting if you are
nearby and wondering if there’s really a fire.
Just remember to stay inside your apartment. If
there is a true emergency, you’ll have a call from
the reverse-911 system.
Smokey: Hey, I’m glad this subject came up. My
Colossal Timer is the perfect gadget for
“watching the pot.” You just set it, and then get a
bell to remind you when it’s time to turn off the
stove.
Roxanne: Oh, sure. Now that you mention it, I’ve
heard they’ll be available in the stores in the
Belmont and Village Square soon. I hope that all
our resident cooks will have a serious look at
them!
Transcribed from Rockspeak by
Howard Myers
HC-223
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Bereavement Support Group
In Memoriam
Beatrice Duberstein ~ Madison Green 503
Hampton Place 122
Renaissance Gardens 1331
Walden Place 509
Sheldona Hausser ~
George Dulce ~
Ralph Klopper ~ Hampton Place 121
Paul Levine ~ Arbor View 106
Albert Mueller ~
Timber Ridge 310
John Mulligan ~ Hillside Crossing 609
Constance Olsen ~ Renaissance Gardens 1323
The Bereavement Support Group is a safe
environment for our residents to talk about their
concerns while going through the very trying time
following the loss of a loved one. Recently, a fellow
Cedar Crest resident who experienced the loss of a
loved one just a few years ago came forward to help
facilitate this group. Anyone struggling with grief
and loss is invited to join us as we support and
nurture each other. The atmosphere is one of trust
and understanding in the midst of a willingness to
help each other.
The Bereavement Support Group meets on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of each month in the Village
Square Private Dining Room at 11:00 AM. If you
have any questions, please call Bert Moore, the
Pastoral Ministries Manager, at 973-831-3517 or
stop by his office located in the Resident Life Suite
in the Belmont Club House.
Bert Moore
Pastoral Ministries Manager
Edna Orr ~ Greenleaf Court 203
Mary Perry ~
Park View 619
Bridget Ryan ~ Renaissance Gardens 1219
Pearl Schwartz ~ Ridgely Court 222
Gifts That Last
Making a donation in memory of a loved one or in
honor of a special friend is a great way to make
others feel special. The Philanthropy Team is ready
and willing to help you make these kinds of gifts.
Each donation made on behalf of someone is
acknowledged with a beautiful card. Cards will be
sent to the family members of the person you would
like to remember or directly to the person you would
like to honor for a special occasion or just to show
your appreciation. To make a donation to the
Benevolent Care Fund or Scholars’ Fund on behalf
of someone or ask any questions regarding
Philanthropy, visit the Philanthropy Office on the 1st
floor of the Belmont Clubhouse (across from the
PAC) or call 973-831-3562.
Thank You to Residents
for Dental Supplies
A huge thank you to all the Cedar Crest residents
who gave so generously to the recent drive to send
dental supplies to the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian
Reservation in Eagle Butte, SD.
Over 500 tubes of tooth paste, tooth brushes and
dental floss were collected to send on the upcoming
trip to the reservation. The team will work in
conjunction with dental professionals from the local
clinic in Eagle Butte. The children will receive full
examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions
when needed. Each child will receive the donated
items after their dental visit.
As always, the residents have come forward when
asked. Many Native American children and their
parents are thankful for your generosity.
Deborah Ramirez
Philanthropy Coordinator
Ruth Walker
TR 521
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Another Voice on the Mountain
Volunteers Honored at Breakfast
Jo Spiro
As you read the following paragraph, I would like
you to keep in mind that my father used to tell me
that I was good in math until I got to addition and
subtraction. Now that you understand my arithmetic
limitations, I will start complaining about Erickson
cutting off our cookies (literally) in the Oak Room at
dinner time. He raises our monthly fees, charges
more for every service, but discontinues our cookies!
Even with my deficit in understanding numbers, this
seems both unnecessary and unfair.
It has come to our attention that some of the
residents who live in Woodland Commons object to
residents of the Belmont Clubhouse and the Village
Square eating at their restaurant. If we take the bible
literally, the advice we get is “an eye for an eye”.
Therefore, we are submitting (to the RAC) a
proposal to limit Sunday Brunch to residents who
are inhabitants of the Belmont and Village Square
clubhouses. (Just kidding, but tempted)!
Perhaps the RAC Council members might be
invited to read the Constitution and its amendments
so that they can be guided by our fundamental
principles of democracy. Why should we continue
to vote for RAC members when we are not given the
final tally for each candidate?
There is NO
transparency. (I knew that I would be tempted to
use that word, even if only one time). Of course the
answer is in neither of those documents, because
when our nation was formally begun, not everyone
had the vote. But, what vote there was, was
announced and printed. Maybe the people who
“don’t want their or other’s feelings hurt” could
decide not to run for office. I wonder how you, the
residents think about this matter.
To the person who submitted a note to Another
Voice, concerning the parking situation, please be
advised that we don’t print any letters that aren’t
signed with your name and apartment number.
Please send your letters or comments
to cubby VV-222.
Over 200 Cedar Crest volunteers were honored at
a breakfast during National Volunteer Recognition
Week. Kristin DiFidi, newly appointed Director of
Philanthropy, thanked all the volunteers for the work
they do all year. She said there are now 173
activities and there were 101 entertainment events
all led by volunteers. It was estimated that 27,000
hours were logged by volunteers last year.
Erica Koizim, Volunteer Program Coordinator,
introduced Bert Moore (Pastoral Ministries
Manager), Cathy Guttman (Executive Director) and
Margaret Quinn (Director of Resident Life).
Bert praised all those to give where there is a need.
He asked for a moment of silence to remember all
those volunteers who had died during the past year.
Cathy applauded all those volunteers who teach,
share and give hope, support and friendship to their
neighbors at Cedar Crest and Renaissance Gardens.
She said that without the volunteers who make it
work, Cedar Crest would just be a pretty place. She
said that research shows that volunteers age more
gracefully. When the noted anthropologist Margaret
Mead was asked what to look for to show an ancient
culture was civilized, she said to look for a healed
femur. The healing showed the person had received
care from someone. She concluded by thanking
everyone for supporting each other.
Margaret Quinn told of taking a tour with
prospective new residents. She showed them the TV
studio, the art on the walls, and the knitters hard at
work. She explained that all the activities here are
run by the residents. The visitors were most
impressed. Margaret especially wanted to thank all
those unseen volunteers who work one on one with
their neighbors. They may “only” get a meal, visit,
or do some shopping, but they are another set of
eyes to make sure that all residents are safe and
cared for.
Margaret thanked Kristin for her five years of
outstanding work in Resident Life and Erica for
giving of herself every day.
A video showing volunteers in action was shown.
Erica concluded the program by saying how much
her new job has enriched her life.
Doris Sinofsky
RC 419
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Thank You!
Thank you to resident Rusty
Thompson
for donating the
beautiful piano that is now in our
Woodland Commons Conference Center.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with our
community.
Kristin DiFidi
Director of Philanthropy
Giving Thanks
I thank God for trees surrounding us in their
special grandeur and giving us refreshing clean air to
breathe. My eyes are resting on their green fullness.
What a variety of trees there is, each kind different
from the others in structure, tallness and fragrance!
Even their leaves are shaped differently. And each
kind has its own beauty. The Lord God made them
all, as He made us people of different appearance,
each one unique, with soul and spirit to respond.
Appreciate and thank Him for His wisdom and
caring. As mighty trees grown up from tiny seeds,
sending their roots deeper and deeper into the
nourishing grounds, while reaching upward into the
light of the sun with their trunks and branches, so we
are being offered a solid foundation for healthy
living in God and to reach upward into His
marvelous light to find joy, meaning and purpose
according to His plan in love.
There come storms shaking trees, as well as
people. Dead branches are blown off; or a big old
rotten tree falls to the ground. And we are shaken
awake from worthless pursuits to seek again God’s
guidance in the Scriptures and by his Spirit. In
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, we read that there is a
season for everything, a time to be born, a time to
die. We know our days on this earth are numbered.
God has given us one life here in preparation for
eternity, and He has shown Himself to us in Jesus
Christ to forgive us our forgetting Him and his
prescription for living. If we listen to Him and are
willing to follow His directions, we are invited to
come home and to live in peace with Him and with
each other.
Yes, Shalom!
Erika Gummel
VV 123
Escaping Europe
I was born in Odessa, Ukraine, formerly part of the
Soviet Union. My parents always spoke Russian at
home. We left that country when I was only two
years old. As a journalist writing against the
Communist regime and also an active Zionist leader,
my father was sent to do forced labor in Siberia, like
the well-known writer, Alexander Solzhenitsyn. I
don’t know by what miracle, but he escaped, “a long
stretch by camel, mule, on foot, stopping in Turkey
to meet his two journalist friends, in Persia where
his friendly former Ambassador helped him escape”.
He got in touch with his brother, a Trotsky follower,
to help Mother join him in Palestine.
Unaware that I was afflicted by the polio epidemic,
they decided to settle down in Belgium. Here, a
prominent doctor performed surgery in a Catholic
sanatorium. Not following that religion, my parents
disagreed when clergy celebrated my first
Communion.
In Geneva, my father attended the Zionist
Congress Conference when Germany attacked
Poland, starting World War II. Maginot Lines in
France and Belgium succumbed. We followed
panicky people to any train. It took six days and
nights to travel from Brussels to a small southern
village, amidst constant bombardments, stopping
wherever Red Cross provided food and milk for
children.
Again, father wrote articles against Nazi Germany.
Again in danger, he urged Mother to join him in
Portugal as soon as possible. Her lost passport could
not be renewed fast enough by Vichy Government
and she decided to return to Brussels, waiting in a
receiving camp in Toulouse for transportation.
Luckily she met Russian friends offering hospitality
in their farm hidden in the small village. It was here
I learned to feed chickens and milk cows as my two
brothers helped work in the fields. Impatiently
brave, Mother went to Marseilles to apply for a
passport. Meanwhile, Rabbi Meyerson (The great
Rabbi Meyer) also a refugee, advised us to pursue
studies at the ORT school.
To be continuted...in the July edition of Mountain
Matters.
Anna Chonigman
VV 519
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Cedar Crest Players to
Perform in PAC
The Cedar Crest Players, the Community Theater
here at Cedar Crest, have scheduled their first live
performance in the PAC for Wednesday, June 17, at
7:30. They will present staged readings (script in
hand) of two one-act plays.
“Save Me a Place at Forest Lawn” is a well-known
humorous play by Loreen Yerby. It will star Debbie
Greenberg and Lynn Evans. There will also be the
premier performance of “We’re Not Dead Yet”,
which I wrote for the Cedar Crest Players (not my
first play) because it is difficult to find scripts where
all the characters are senior citizens. It is a romance
that takes place at a retirement community much like
Cedar Crest (any resemblance to persons or events is
purely coincidental). It will star Julie Lubash,
Manny Korn, Ann Florio and Bob Dodd.
This will be the first performance of the Players at
the PAC following their performance of the
simulated radio broadcast of “The Maltese Falcon”
on Channel Six, which may be repeated soon for
those who missed seeing it. We hope to do more
PAC and Channel Six performances.
Box Office Help
We have an opening in the
Belmont Box Office every other Wednesday starting
June 24th and ending September 30th from 10 AM –
12 PM in the Oak Living Room. If you are available
to help us sell tickets during the summer months,
please call Erica at 973-831-3636. Training will be
provided to you, and you will be working with
another experienced ticket seller.
Erica Koizim
Wellness Wonders:
The Spotlight is on YOU!
Have a Great Wellness Success Story?
Want to be featured in the Wellness Spotlight?
Success stories of residents who show
improvement in many different areas in wellness
include: heart health, fitness skills, nutrition habits,
improved mental health and overall well-being.
Your story and photo will be highlighted in each
fitness center window. Stop in today to the Belmont
Fitness Center with your story, and you could be
featured in our Wellness Wonders!
For any
Monty Kuttner questions, please contact Kat in the Belmont Fitness
MG 318 Center at 973-617-1325.
Kat Wojcicki
Documentary Film
Fitness Specialist
Foreign Film /
Nights at the PAC
Dress for Success!
Below are films scheduled for showing on the
second Wednesday evening of each month at 7:15
from July through December, 2009. As always, if
the DVD for the film scheduled is unavailable, an
appropriate substitute will be screened.
Please save this schedule for future reference as a
handy reminder of a movie you don’t want to miss.
• 7/8 - “The Class” - French
• 8/12 - “Trouble the Water” - documentary
• 9/9 - “Days and Clouds” - Italian
• 10/14 - “Tulpan” - Russian
• 11/18 - TBA
• 12/9 - “The Song of Sparrows” - Iranian
This summer, we will be supporting Dress for
Success. Dress for Success is a not-for-profit
organization that provides disadvantaged women
who are seeking employment with a business suit for
job interviewing. We will be collecting new or
gently used suits, jackets, blouses, scarves, costume
jewelry, handbags, and career shoes from June 1st to
June 12th. We will not be accepting bags of clothing.
We reserve the right to decline a donation if it does
not meet the criteria of Dress for Success. All
clothing donations must be on a hanger. There will
not be drop boxes at Cedar Crest. Please call the
Philanthropy Department. A volunteer from our
Jean S. Friedman Doing Good Committee will come to you for pickHC 311 up.
Kristin DiFidi
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The Philanthropist
“Clearing the Clutter”
We are about to change the face of Philanthropy
on our campus: one day, one dollar, and one person
at a time. There are many exciting events coming
up. June 8th marks our annual Scholars’ Ceremony
in the Belmont Performing Arts Center. This year
we have 29 candidates. Thank you to those who
have contributed to this year’s campaign. Donations
are accepted year round to our Scholarship Fund;
however, the month of May is our annual appeal. In
July we will be announcing a grand total of monies
collected since the start of 2009 towards the Fund.
Philanthropy is not just about donating money. It
also refers to donating time and talent. We have
started a “Doing Good” resident committee as the
face of our campus collections and drives. If you are
interested in joining this committee, please call me.
In April we collected more than 500 dental items for
Healing the Children. Save the dates of June 22nd to
July 2nd for our next Healing the Children collection
of children’s sunglasses to be donated to children in
the Dominican Republic. Drop-off locations are as
follows: RG Lobby, the Belmont Philanthropy
Office, and the Community Resources Offices in
both VS and WC.
The 2009 Benevolent Care Fund Gala “Butterfly
Ball” was a success! To date we have grossed
$55,000. Proceeds are still rolling in as we continue
to sell butterflies for our June 4th campus release.
Did you know that the Cedar Crest Treasure
Shoppe Committee is our biggest donor to the
Benevolent Care Fund? Since the opening of the
Shoppe they have donated $180,000. Help us reach
our community goal of hitting the $200,000 mark by
years’ end. The Treasure Shoppe is open on
Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 AM to 11 AM and by
appointment. For an appointment please call Dave
Way at 973-835-0589 or Delicia Somersille at 973616-1874. Donations of most things are accepted
(except for food, books, and clothing).
In addition to raising money, a goal is to educate
our residents about the Cedar Crest Benevolent Care
Fund and Scholars’ Fund. We hope to have resident
ambassadors who can become educated about the
basic facts and then help others better understand. If
you are interested, please call me.
Kristin DiFidi
973-831-3652
In this evening lecture, understand just why people
keep clutter and how it can adversely affect areas of
your life such as finances, emotional well-being and
health. Learn quick tips for getting rid of clutter,
become inspired and motivated to begin busting
clutter zones immediately.
This is one workshop that everyone could use.
• June 9, 1:00-2:00 in the Belmont Music Room,
$5 fee
• Pre-register with Wellness at 973-831-3631
Kelly Fieldhouse
Exterior Window Cleaning
It’s nearly time for exterior window cleaning!
This year, we are delaying the exterior window
cleaning until late July and early
August to avoid the pollen and
spring air pollutants. Keep on the
lookout for the schedule which will
be in your cubby in the beginning of
July!
If you would like your interior
windows cleaned, it can be arranged for a nominal
fee through General Services.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to
schedule an appointment, please call General
Services at 973-831-3643.
Kathy Branvall
Housekeeping Manager
Reminder about Our Ushers
Just as a reminder, our ushers are wonderful
volunteers. They do their best to maintain a safe
environment for everyone in the Performing Arts
Center. Please treat them with
respect, as they are trying to keep
everyone safe in the event of an
emergency. Thank you in advance
for your cooperation.
Erica Koizim
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Yesterday’s Eyes
I see you as you were, not as you are.
The tight face, features snug within their proper
spaces,
No longer.
The luxuriant hair, thick and shining frame;
Quantity, quality, all diminished.
The supple skin, smooth with even glowing shades;
Now thinned and opalescent.
Eyes round and deep, dark and sparkling;
Shrunk with a fatigue of coping.
The body, slim and firm and active;
Slower, thickened, gravity winning the war of flesh.
Hands, surely, swiftly supplying necessities to the
loved;
Movement and energy diminished but scope
increased.
Yet you are the same when we’re together;
Lips smiling, still eager to share the past,
Enjoying today, offering tomorrow’s pleasures.
Eyes still bright, shining with hope;
Hands still busy, caring, loving.
Time - are you feeling it? I don’t see it.
The mirror of life looks back at me,
When we were young, when we were new.
I see you with yesterday’s eyes;
I see you through the eyes of love.
Jean Cioffi
MG 520
Follow Your Dreams: A Lecture on
Dream Interpretation
A dream is an idea or image present in
the sleeping mind.
Dream
interpretation is the art of
determining the meaning from
the symbols of the dream. Learn
how to get valuable information
from your dreams and use this
information in your waking life. You will also learn
how to incubate a dream based on life’s questions,
such as your career, relationships, physical or
emotional issues.
The lecture is on July 14th, from 1:00-2:00 PM in
the Belmont Music Room. There is a $5 fee. Preregister with Wellness at 973-831-3631 if you wish
to attend.
The lecturer is Rosemarie Cappiello, a Hospice
Grief Counselor. Rosemarie has a B.S. Physical
Education from Montclair State University, where
she also did her graduate work. She is a CHT
(certified Hypnotherapist) and an Ordained Spiritual
Minister.
Rosemarie began teaching yoga at
Montclair State University in 1989 and has been
teaching ever since. She studies Kripalu philosophy.
Kelly Fieldhouse
Visit on the Mountain
On Saturday evening May 16th Cedar Crest was
honored with a visit from Bishop Arthur Serratelli
who serves the diocese of Paterson.
Bishop Serratelli offered Mass to 350 residents and
visitors in the Interfaith Chapel. The Bishop was
very personable and had a great sense of humor. He
told the congregation the mitre he wore on his head
was really to cover his bald spot. Immediately
everyone settled back in comfort and enjoyed the
Mass.
Linda Castellucci, a daughter of one of our
residents was the soloist. She was accompanied by
George Swope. Her choice of hymns was greatly
enjoyed by the congregation.
Immediately following the Mass there was a
banquet held in the Woodland Commons Conference
Center attended by 187 guests. The Bishop said
grace and again he displayed his sense of humor. He
said he was happy to dine at Cedar Crest, since it
was much better than the night before when he ate at
Wendy's.
A secret was unveiled when a portrait of Msgr.
Puma, painted by Ralph Boult, also a resident of
Cedar Crest and a Retired Pastor of the Presbyterian
Faith, was held up and then passed around for all to
see.
One man of God honoring another man of God!
Ann Weber-Greenfield
PV 103
~ 16 ~
Trip to Washington, D.C.
Did you ever plan a family vacation? If you did,
you understand the time, effort and frustration
involved. Multiply this by 30 or so, and you will
have a good idea of what the Trips and Travel
Committee does to provide the interesting trips for
Cedar Crest residents. Betty Flanagan was the
driving force behind the recent trip to Washington,
D.C. In spite of poor weather, blocked roads
because of a march, and one-way streets…the trip
was a complete success.
The first day would have been the answer to any
young boy’s dream with the visit to the Smithsonian
Air and Space Museum. On the second day the
amiable group toured Arlington Cemetery and
witnessed the inspirational Changing of the Guard at
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the
everlasting
flame at the
grave of John
F. Kennedy.
The third
day brought
heavy
rain
but did not
deter
the
group from their tour of Washington, D.C. and
Georgetown. The unexpected visit to the National
Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum was
enjoyed by all.
Six members of the group were veterans of World
War II. The highpoint of the tour was seeing the
Memorials for World War II, the Marines, Korea,
Viet Nam and the Air Force. Veterans attending
(pictured) were Jack Stutz (Navy), Walter Boll
(Army), Al Pischl (Army), Harvey Landgraf (Air
Force), George Roemlein (Air Force), and Edward
Thumann (Army).
A special final evening dinner was held in the
main hall at the historic Union Station. Another
surprise was the visit to the Kennedy Center where
they saw the “rich and famous” in their full gala
finery. Madeline Albright was spotted with the
group leaving their reception en route to a special
performance.
From the accommodations to the excellent driver,
all the arrangements for the trip more than filled the
expectations of the group. Thank you to Betty and
your committee for giving the residents the
opportunities to make these wonderful trips and to
create new friendships.
Doris Sinofsky
RC 419
Trips and Travel
Now that spring is finally here, it is time to think
about fall activities! That’s the way of the travel
industry. Make plans early!
With that in mind, on September 26th
we will depart for Lake George, NY,
just north of Albany, where we will be
part of the culmination of its
annual Balloon Festival. Myriads
of balloons will be launched in the
afternoon, and in the evening we will see
them tethered on the ground with
spotlights, music and festivities before
spectacular fireworks are displayed over the lake.
That will be only the beginning of four days of
activity, starting with a ride up Prospect Mountain
with its 360º view of the mountainous countryside
(think fall colors), and seeing sights around this
“Queen of American Lakes” which was a part of so
much of the history of the founding of our nation.
Locations of James Fennimore Cooper’s novel, The
Last of the Mohicans, will be featured along with the
Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake, a
wonderful depiction of survival in these wild
mountains before the advent of our modern road
system. Of course, we will have a special boat ride
on Lake George, and ample time to poke around in
the little villages of both Lake George and Bolton
Landing, where there is more to do than just shop!
Three excellent dinners will be included at various
local restaurants. On the 29th we will head home,
starting with a guided tour of pertinent spots in
Saratoga Springs, ending with lunch, and arriving
home in time for dinner at Cedar Crest. Prices, $475
double, $459 triple, and $635 single, are all inclusive
except for lunches and shopping. The Wingate
Hotel with many amenities will be our home away
from home. Please consider joining us for this (so
far) last trip of 2009.
Ruth Ellerthorpe
HC 320
973-839-4148
~ 17 ~
Final Nite Spot Club of Season
Internet Radio
The final Nite Spot Club of the season will be
Friday evening, June 19th, at 7:30 PM in the
Woodland Commons Conference Center. These
dance evenings hosted by Bert Stromholm and his
group have proved very popular with Cedar Crest
residents. About one hundred and fifty have been
attending each event.
To make the evening more enjoyable, Bert has
invited guest musicians and dancers who have
encouraged the residents to participate. Over the
past few months, a variety of dancers, including folk
dancers and musicians have appeared.
To highlight the final dance of the season, the Wil
Kilpela group from the upper peninsula of Michigan
will appear. They play in the Polish-American style
that was influenced by the well-known Frankie
Yankovic. There will be a demonstration of “spoons
and bones” and the audience will be able to learn
how to play this unusual musical technique.
Tickets are sold at Happy Hours or at the door for
$4.00. To make the evening even more enjoyable,
you can bring your own snacks and beverages.
Water, ice and glasses are provided. If you would
like to have sandwiches or appetizers, you can make
arrangements through Catering (973-831-3723) and
they will be delivered to your table. Make this final
event for the season the most successful yet. Come
and have a pleasant event of socializing and dancing
with your friends.
Two internet radio sites are available that provide
everything from music to talk radio through your
computer. It saves electricity by eliminating the
radio. Two sites I have found are TheRadio.com
and Radiosure.com.
TheRadio.com site allows you to scan for all
genres of music or by artist. From 40’s to 90’s,
Country, Classical, Guitar, Jazz, Opera, World
music and much more. It also identifies the music
playing, history and allows you to save your favorite
music channels.
Radiosure.com opens the radio world to over
12,000 stations by country and station call letters.
With this site you have to be more specific in
selection. It allows you to save your favorite radio
stations. Just about every country is available. You
can also record music to a hard disc. The programs
start automatically when you turn the computer on.
So, enjoy the eclectic world of sound through your
computer and save a few watts in the process.
Dance Lessons
Dan Valerio
Chairman, Energy Conservation Committee
The Doors of Cedar Crest
Do you have a beautiful door and shelf display?
Would you like it featured in an upcoming edition of
Mountain Matters? Call Heather in the Resident
Life Department at 973-831-3561 to find out more!
Doris Sinofsky This beautiful doorway is home to John and Gloria
RC 419 Freudenreich of VV 312.
Heather Devine
Res. Life Admin.
Starting Wednesday, June 3rd, there will be an
eight week dance class offered in the Belmont
Clubroom at 7:30 PM. You do not need a dance
partner in order to attend the class. You will learn
the Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Mambo, etc.There will
be an up-front fee of $16.00 due at the first class.
We need a minimum of 15 people.
To sign up please contact me at 973-831-3635.
Amanda Mulligan
Community Resources Coordinator
~ 18 ~
Swedish Woodwind Ensemble
to Perform
Sewers Needed to Make
Pediatric Gowns
The Orebro Woodwind Ensemble from Sweden
will perform in the PAC on Monday, June 22nd, at
7:30 PM. Tickets will be sold at Box Office Ticket
Sales. The price is $5.00, including the reception.
The group of 15 musicians is mainly students from
the School of Music at the University of Orebro in
Sweden. They are currently on a tour of the United
States. They will present a program not only of
Swedish folk music, but classical and popular as
well. The ensemble has become very popular in
Sweden with its unique sound and musical
arrangements. This will mark the first time a
European musical group has come to Cedar Crest.
In order for the group to meet Cedar Crest
residents, a reception will be held in the Belmont
Living room following the performance. Bert
Stromholm will be the host for the reception. It is
hoped there will be a great audience to give these
young musicians a real Cedar Crest welcome.
Sewers are desperately needed to make
pediatric gowns for children in
developing countries. The completed gowns are sent
to these countries by Healing the Children. When
the doctors and nurses arrive, the children, from the
smallest infant to teenagers, will have a gown.
Recently, resident Ruth Walker sent 65 of these
completed gowns to the office of Healing the
Children. They are sent to the countries where the
medical teams will be visiting. More gowns are
urgently needed.
The volunteers will cut the fabric and sew the
gowns. Patterns and samples are provided so even
the most inexperienced seamstress is able to do the
work. The fabrics are colorful and child friendly.
The patterns come in four sizes.
Healing the Children began with one child.
Today, thousands of children around the world are
alive, whole and healthy because the organization is
working on their behalf. The slogan for Healing the
The Diversity Initiative Team Children is “Mankind owes to the child the best it
has to give”. Cedar Crest residents can make that
New Spanish Conversation Group slogan a reality.
Anyone wanting more information or wanting to
A few residents with prior volunteer for this worthwhile project should contact
experience in speaking Spanish are Ruth Walker (TR 521) at 973-616-7007.
meeting to maintain and build our
Doris Sinofsky
conversational level. Are you interested
RC 419
in being part of a group that actually talks
mostly in Spanish with few lapses into English?
Then why not join us? We meet every Monday at
Cars for Homes
2:15 PM in the private dining room at Woodland
Commons. For further information, feel free to call Cedar Crest gives back to the greater community
in many ways. Do you or someone you know own a
me at 973-839-3449.
Howard Myers car that is not being used? Habitat for Humanity
HC 223 International sponsors a program called Cars for
Homes: Donate your car, boat, truck or RV to help
Calling All Golfers!
eliminate poverty housing right in your own
community. Call 877-277-4344 or go online to
If you are looking to swap names and telephone
www.carsforhomes.org for more information. This
numbers with fellow golfers, please go to the WC
Craft Room, VS Craft Room or the Belmont Music could be useful on our campus as it is a goal to free
up parking spaces. Thanks for
Room and place your name on the Golf Clipboard.
always “Doing Good!”
Here you will be able to find other golfers. Call
them, and see if they would like to shoot a round of
Kristin DiFidi
golf.
Director
of
Philanthropy
Kelly Fieldhouse
~ 19 ~
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
Interstitial cystitis is a condition that results in
recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and
surrounding pelvic region. A resident on campus is
interested in starting up a Support Group with other
residents who might be experiencing this same
painful bladder syndrome. Because this syndrome
varies so much in symptoms and severity, most
researchers believe it is not one, but several diseases.
In recent years scientists have started to use the term
painful bladder symptom (PBS) to describe cases
with painful urinary symptoms that may not meet the
strictest definition of IC.
If you are interested in joining this Support Group,
please call Margaret Quinn in Resident Life at 931831-3560.
Margaret Quinn
Director, Resident Life
Coming To Your Cubby SOON!
Calories consumed vs. calories expended…what
you eat and what you do DOES make a difference.
During the second week in June you will receive a
half-page cubby stuffer. On one side of this cubby
stuffer is a list of foods, serving size and the calories
that that food item has in it. On the reverse side, are
several activities here at Cedar Crest and how many
calories the average person burns while participating
in those activities.
If you have any questions, please feel free to stop
by either Fitness Center. We would be happy to
explain the chart to you!
Kelly Fieldhouse
Arthritis Foundation
Aquatics Program
Looking for new participants for the June and July
classes! This program combines the buoyancy of
water and the soothing warmth of a heated pool to
make a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis
pain and stiffness. Gentle movements used in the
program increase joint flexibility and range of
motion, while restoring or maintaining
muscle strength.
Classes run in 6 weekly
sessions on Wednesdays at
2:00 PM in the pool. For any questions or to
register, please contact Kat in the Belmont Fitness
Center at 973-617-1325.
Kat Wojcicki
Fitness Specialist
Watch Out for Phone Scams!
We are continuing to get reports from residents on
campus regarding phone scams. Please be aware
that some very personal information can be obtained
through the internet. Phone scammers use that
personal information to try to gain your trust. They
may know the name of a family member and where
they live. They may tell you a family member needs
money sent to them.
• DO NOT TRUST anyone calling you over the
phone who knows personal information about
you, your family, or your finances.
• DO NOT GIVE OUT any credit card numbers,
Social Security numbers or bank account
numbers to anyone over the phone.
• DO NOT CONFIRM any personal information
they have.
• DO NOT SEND MONEY to anyone in order to
receive a “prize” or “gift”.
If you have caller ID write down the number so it
can be reported to the appropriate authorities.
For a small extra charge you can have your phone
number “unlisted” which will decrease the
possibility of getting these calls.
Margaret Quinn
Director, Resident Life
The Civil War Series
We are starting a PBS miniseries called “The Civil
War: a film by Ken Burns”. The series will take
place every Tuesday from June 23rd through August
18th at 1:30 PM in the PAC. This event is open
seating. Hailed as a film masterpiece and landmark
in historical storytelling, Ken Burns’ epic
documentary brings to life America’s most
destructive and defining conflict. If you have any
questions, please call Erica Koizim at 973-831-3636.
Erica Koizim
~ 20 ~
Solid Defense, Solid Result
Panama Canal at a Glance
Many consider the Panama Canal to be the eighth
wonder of the world. Did you know:
• Nearly 14,000 ships use the canal each year.
• More than 35,000 men worked on the canal.
• It takes 52 million gallons of water to get one
ship through all the locks ocean to ocean.
• The 51.7 mile canal was cut
through untamed jungles, hills
and swamps. More than 211
million cubic yards of earth
and stone were removed.
• 18,000 lives were lost during the canal’s
construction.
• The average toll a ship pays to run the canal is
$21,600. The lowest toll paid was 36 cents by
Richard Halliburton for the right to swim across
the canal.
Both Vul
NORTH (Ann Weber)
♠ 10 6 5 4 3
♥A5
♦ A J 10 5
♣95
WEST
EAST
♠82
♠KQ9
♥ 10 7 6 4
♥KQJ3
♦93
♦K87
♣KQ874
♣J63
SOUTH (Joe Greenfield)
♠AJ7
♥982
♦Q642
♣ A 10 2
Lead: ♦ 2
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
--1 NT
All Pass
Ann Weber and Joe Greenfield defended the above
hand on their way to a winning game at the
Wednesday duplicate early in May. Ann, a frequent
contributor to Mountain Matters, and Joe met at
Cedar Crest in 2001 at the swimming pool shortly
after both of them had arrived. There were few
residents at the time, so they frequently ate at the
same table. They discovered they both liked bridge
and started playing together as a partnership. Two
and a half years later, they made that a partnership
for life.
This hand would be considered dull in a rubber
bridge game, but in a game where the top score
among seven pairs playing the same hand goes to the
pair with the best score by any margin, setting a
hand others made can be the difference between a
very good score and a very bad one. Joe led the
“normal” 4th best diamond. After taking the king,
declarer led clubs. When Joe won his ace, he
continued diamonds. When Ann was in on the
fourth diamond, she led spades, continued by Joe
after capturing the king with his ace. Declarer could
not make any hearts before giving up the ace, at
which time Ann took another spade to set the
contract. A good defense often involves not giving
any undeserved tricks to declarer, which is just how
Joe and Ann defended. Congratulations to them.
Betty Rose
HC 420
George A. Brennan
GC 507
Editor: Margaret Quinn
Assistant Editor: Jack Fisher
Staff Writers: Marjorie Baldini, Arlene Bezem,
Elizabeth MacCulloch, Jack Fisher, Ed Thom
and Ann Weber
Reporters: Marjorie Baldini, Arlene Bezem, Jule
Creed, Doris Sinofsky, DJ Taylor and Dottie
Way
Proof Readers:
Ruth Binder, Jack Fisher, Bill
Niehaus, Betty Rose, Jan Rumeau and Dot
VanCourt
Production & Distribution: Heather Devine-Hansen
Names of participants attending the regular monthly
meetings are not listed in the editorial credits. All
residents are welcome to attend monthly Mountain
Matters meetings.
The Mountain Matters
Committee meets the first Monday of every month at
10:00 AM in the Village Square Music Room.

June - Cedar Crest

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