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VOLUME 17, ISSUE 3
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE
MARCH 2015
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TREASURER’S CORNER
Phyllis Garcia
I am pleased to report that we
have finished the year of 2014
within our budget. Additionally, our annual audit has begun
as required by law. You will
be notified when it is complete
as you are entitled to receive a
copy if you are interested.
Our delinquencies continue to trend downward.
As you know, we reduced our bad debt line in
the 2015 budget from $30,000 to $20,000. I am
hoping to further reduce it in the coming years.
The real estate prices are rising again and we
have become a very sought after community.
Discussions have begun pertaining to our Club
House renovation projected for the summer of
2016. At its completion it will be nearly 10 years
since the last renovation. This is considered a
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February 4, 2015 Board Meeting Highlights
Solar power was discussed as a possible addition for a clubhouse energy source, and it was noted that
other communities have successfully installed solar panels with short payback periods.
Carol Eskew, from Juda Eskew, our accounting firm, noted that our delinquency
amount is approximately $100,000 below this time last year.
The lake erosion project is
successfully concluded.
Visiting residents from other communities reviewing
our sound and lighting system in the performance
center noted that it is the best in the area.
There was a discussion of adding speed humps in the
community to inhibit speeding. A committee would be
designated to follow up on this matter, and Mel Olshan
volunteered to investigate. Jack Katinsky volunteered to
follow up on potential cameras.
The Board agreed to use an‚ ”opt out‚”
form, consistent with new Florida Statute
and for security reasons will not publish
e-mail addresses.
Our annual tree trimming is
very successfully in progress.
The Board accepted an
$11,000 settlement for
previous lake erosion
work done on the
property.
The Yellow Dot auto sticker program was
discussed, which enables emergency personnel to
obtain your medical records from your glove box in
the event you are incapacitated. The program is
available to sign up at the local fire house. There
will be a guest speaker at the April Men’s Club
event to discuss the program.
The rules and regulations committee has updated the rule
book incorporating modifications approved since the last
publishing in 2012. The Board also approved increasing the
limit per barbecue grill from 12 to 20, in addition to clarification that the gas grills are for club use only.
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By Joan Easton
There is a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair hosted by
The Positive Side of Life Club each year. This
year’s Fair will be on Thursday, March 12, from
2:00-5:00 p.m. There will be many vendors from
different walks of life attending.
The topics presented run the gamut from health
issues, rehabilitation facilities, health care workers,
real estate companies, investment possibilities and
chiropractic medicine to walk-in clinics. Platina
residents will take your blood pressure and
inform you about CERT and COPS. There will be
a display of EMS paraphernalia. Besides providing much useful information, many table stations
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TREASURER’S CORNER ... (Continued from page 3)
common time line between projects in order to
maintain the quality of the community.
As you know, our documents provide for a “food
service,” and we are currently considering a cost
versus benefit study to determine whether expansion of the kitchen will be a worthwhile improvement in the overall service. I will let you
know the outcome of this study when it is completed. Bernie Dubin will be coordinating this
study with outside professionals in the fields of
architecture and kitchen planning.
Finally, just for your information, be advised
that our documents require that you receive
two late letters before being sent to the attorney.
This law comes into effect at 45 days from the
due date of your maintenance. If there are unusual circumstances you must contact us before
this occurs. Please call if you need me.
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For the past 21 years Larry Sherman has been president of the Positive Side of Life Club. The organization began with just four people, but the membership has increased to 40. The group meets
every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. to discuss how people
can better their lives.
Some past topics have included health issues,
self-esteem problems, the power of positive doing,
and how to forgive. A member is always free to
suggest a subject for discussion. Non-members are
invited to come to a meeting. Dues are $12 per
year.
Larry Sherman proudly wears a button on his shirt
that says, “I make a difference.” He is a very positive person who is soft-spoken and a very good
listener. He doesn’t say, “Good-bye.” Larry says,
“Make it a great day, every day, and expect a
miracle.”
Come to the Fair on Thursday, March 12, from
2:00-5:00 p.m.
The admission is free.
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“GOOD NEWS”
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By Jeanne Weinberg
Do we have some good news for our Platina
residents and friends! The Variety Club is
heavy into rehearsals for their production
of the June Allyson/Peter Lawford classic,
Good News, with a snappy script rewritten by
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production is sure to bring back many memories of your college days! Says Hal Sperling
(President of The Variety Club, who portrays
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from romances to raucous shenanigans, this
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proud of our girls,” she adds proudly. And
proud they all should be! Those cheerleaders are: Bobbi, Ethel, Florence, Gwen, Harriet,
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(remember Cinderella?) and Brenda complete this college comedy cast. Lois, our
costume designer once again, made sure the
cast was properly attired for their roles. Dig
those cutesy cheerleader outfits!
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opening number, arranged by him, and the
wild finale, you will hear such hits as Where the
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arrangements and supplied the cast with disks
so even at home, they can take the Variety
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March is here and that means our yearly
luncheon will be held. It will be at Prime
Catch on March 6, 2015. Our teachers are
invited, as our guests, and it is fun seeing everyone out of exercise clothes and
wearing “luncheon” clothes. It is always
a lovely afternoon.
With the weather forecasts from up north, I don’t
know how many of our snowbirds are thinking of
the trek north. We usually do start losing our snowbird members next month. Hope everyone has a safe
journey and we will see everyone back next season.
Joan Trombka
Barbara’s humility and delightful stories concerning 25 years of frustration from her futile attempts
to get a publisher to say “yes” to the various books
she wrote.
With the assistance of Alan
Goldberg and Paul Goodman, as
well as our generous computer
club, the audience participated in an hour of conversation
with Ms. Shapiro as if we were all sitting around our
kitchen table and chatting. Of course, I must thank
Carol Horvitz who has become our “Skype” lady. For
the past few years, she has made the connections
and brought this project to fruition.
art class
We have been working hard to produce our art
pieces and will be showing them at our Art Show to
be held Wednesday, March 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12
noon in the Performance Center.
February 7, 8, and 9 we had our annual Book Fair.
Numerous books were donated (thanks to the Platina library and the Platina residents). All funds collected were donated to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Please come and see the works of the Platina Art
Class.
Marc Perla 561-369-2050
February 16 we had our general meeting. The Invention of Wings was presented by Joan Trombka. It was
an excellent book and Joan did a fantastic job.
bocce
The fliers are available for our annual Book Club
Luncheon. The date is March 16. We hope to fill the
room as we have in the past. We have hired three
ladies, calling themselves “Words ... Alive.” They
will be presenting two books, written by Jeanette
Walls… The Glass Castle and Half Broke Horses. They
don’t just “present” … they “act,” with a script. They
“become” the initial characters and bring to the audience the essence of the novel, without actually
presenting it.
On January 22, 2015, the Bocce club had their midseason barbecue; a great time was had by all. At the
midway point we have a tie for first place between
Team 3: Sal Macaluso, Jeanie Olshan, Charlotte Macaluso and Leonard Weinstein, and Team 4: Bernie Hirsch,
Lenny Lauterman, Linda Bozetti and Joe Zarcone. However, everyone seems to be having a great time and
many of our members are improving. We want to
thank our President Mary Ziskin and her entire committee. Mary would like to thank all those who volunteer to referee the games. It seems that Bocce has
become the favorite sport in Platina. We are now
looking forward to an exciting second half, and we
wish all our teams good luck and good bocceing. We
are looking forward to the wonderful luncheon that
we have at the end of the season.
Above all, let’s continue to have fun.
Charlotte Macaluso, Secretary
BOOK
We had the fabulous author of The Art Forger (B.A.
Shapiro) join us via Skype on January 19. More than
160 residents attended and were blown away by
Don’t miss this unusual and talented trio. And the
lunch won’t be bad either!! See our fliers.
Anita Goldstein, President
BOOK FAIR
The Annual Book Fair sponsored by The Book
Club took place in the Clubhouse from February 7
through February 9. The proceeds from the sale, of
$500.00, were donated to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
A special “thank you” to all my volunteers who
helped me open the cartons of books and set them
out onto the tables on Saturday, February 7, plus sit-
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Bingo at Platina is doing very well. With co-chairman Hal Sperling doing our call backs. and a crew of
great callers, Jason Shapiro, Norman Weiner, Adrian
Feierstein, Len Brozgold and Arnie Sobel keep things
running smoothly. Rochelle Kramer is the money
lady who handles the bank.
Bingo is played the first and third Friday of every
month. Check the dates on the Platina calendar.
Bill Kramer, Co-chairman
rier and interfere with the orderly evacuation of the
auditorium if need be. Your Committee wants to
thank you for your cooperation.
Bill Kramer, Chairman
WELCOME
The Welcome Committee had its first meeting of the
new years. We are happy to have two new members
join us: Fay Tepper, Co-chairman, and Penny Dubin.
Together they suggested interesting additions to our
welcome baskets and visits. Rounding out our Committee are Nikki Lorowitz, Jeanie Olshan, and Shelly
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY
By Jeanne Weinberg
ENTERTAINMENT
“THE BRONX WANDERERS” will be back on our
stage on Saturday, March 21, at 8.00 p.m. You can
expect another great show!!!
The lottery for our winter season 2015-2016 will be
held on Wednesday, March 18, at 9.00 a.m.
Put your checks in the box at the desk in the clubhouse between February 12 and March 16.
Norm Sachs, Chairperson
safety and security
The 2015 storm season is a few months away but we
must start to prepare for it now. We continually train
and check our preparations and see to it that the
community is ready for any type of disturbance. It
is not only hurricanes that we prepare for but other
weather related disturbances such as lightning and
rain storms.
Your Safety and Security Committee is also concerned about safety in our auditorium. The seats
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THAT CRAZY
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By Jeanne Weinberg
MARCH
Another month, another group of bizarre holidays
that should keep you on your toes. Some you have
heard about, most you’d rather not know about … but
here goes:
By
Jeanne Weinberg
On February 22, Platina residents and friends
joined in their combined annual effort, a
Walk-A-Thon to benefit charity. Their 2015
beneficiary of the proceeds of this Walk is
Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation/
Hospice by the Sea Foundation.
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Recently, the two foundations combined the
not-for-profit organizations to form a new
parent company that offers a coordinated,
comprehensive continuum of care for those
who struggle with progressive illness.
Together they can offer increased access to
services for patients and families through the
communities they serve, while advocating for
them with a stronger infra structure and a
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needs of patients and families in need of quality care at a most difficult time in their lives.
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Platina’s 2015 Walk-A-Thon was chaired by
Sylvia Hunt, with Norm Sachs as Co-Chairman.
Results of the Walk-A-Thon will appear in the
April issue of The Platina Post.
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3/1, Pig Day … Something’s not kosher here. Can’t put
my finger on it, but “pig” day?
3/2, Old Stuff Day … I guess this is a good day to get
rid of your “old stuff” as George Carlin said. Now that
doesn’t mean a spouse!
3/4, Hug a GI Day … Every day this should be
celebrated. Nice Story: My son-in-law always wears
his Vietnam service cap (he served as a field medic).
While visiting us, he went to The Girls Market, as
usual. When the counterman saw his cap, he came out
from behind the counter, shook his hand and said,
“Thank you,” and gave him a free strawberry shortcake. Nice!
3/8, Be Nasty Day … This is NOT celebrated at Platina.
After all, no one is EVER nasty here!
3/12, Earmuff Day … Wear ‘em if you have ‘em, but
expect to get some strange looks.
3/12, National Popcorn Day … The only popcorn I
ever tasted until I went on Weight Watchers was the
caramel kind. Boardwalk … Coney Island … the smell
would permeate the entire neighborhood … the taste
was pure heaven!
3/17, St. Patrick’s Day … (see page 13 for more on St.
Patrick’s Day, and a recipe for Irish Soda Bread)
3/18, Goddess of Fertility Day … This is the day that
most of us living in South Florida would like to NOT
celebrate, any more. Aphrodite, you did your service,
now you relax!
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3/20, Extraterrestrial Abduction Day … Have you had
one of those experiences too? Small round heads with
beady eyes that glare at you. The silver ship that beams
you up … and then you woke up!
3/26, National Spinach Day … What could be more
appetizing than a plate full of dark green “stuff,” sometimes a little sandy, waiting to turn you into Popeye!
Yum yum! My mouth is watering already!
So, folks, enjoy your spinach, your popcorn and your
soda bread. I’ll be back to see you in April.
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VILLAGE REPORTS
BELLAVISTA
After the recent article about the Bellavista Village
board for 2015 said that it will consist of four members, many of our residents came to me with questions. My first response was “Is it a 25-cent question
or a 50-cent question?” (I have to supplement my
income.)
The most frequently asked question was, “What
would happen if only two members showed up,
no quorum?” My reply was, “The members present would conduct the meeting and will just do the
basics, make no motions or decisions that require a
vote.” Second, ”What happens if there is a stalemate,
no majority, on a motion presented to the members?”
We will have to regroup and discuss if the choice we
make (pro or con) will improve or not improve the
qualities we seek as residents of Bellavista Village
and what other alternatives there are. Then, if it is
still a stalemate, table the motion for the next meeting.
The first meeting of the new board took place on January 13, 2015. All the board members were present.
Routine matters were taken care of. Violations of the
rules and regulations by some of the unit members
and by craftsmen who continue to work after certain hours were discussed. The current pest control
schedule will be continued.
At the next meeting on January 27 (we meet twice
a month), we had a quorum. Routine matters again
were attended to. No motions were made and the
loose ends of the last meeting were finalized.
Lou Cohen, President
ILLUSTRE
New walkway behind 5265 Brisata Circle
It’s beautiful in warm, sunny Florida and it’s an exciting time in Illustre Village. The walkway behind
5265 is complete and looks beautiful. The roofers are
working and the buildings will be painted before the
roof tiles are installed. Thank you to everyone for
your cooperation by parking away from the buildings that are being worked on.
Our president, Mel Olshan, has been sending e-mails
to our unit owners and renters with important village information. If you have not received any emails, please send your e-mail address to [email protected]. Please make sure your computer
will accept e-mails from that address.
Also remember to call TRAK for any problems or
work needed on the outside of your building or on
any of our property. The name of our management
company is new, but all the phone numbers and
contacts are the same.
Our next Board meeting is on Monday, March 23, at
3:30 p.m.
Jeanie Olshan, Secretary
LUCENTE
On Sunday, February 8, Lucente Village celebrated
their 20th Anniversary with a luncheon at DaVinci’s
Restaurant. A great time was had by all … original
residents and newcomers … merged together, getting to know each other. Plaques were handed out
to several residents for their dedicated work, all
past presidents were recognized as certificates were
handed out. Said Beverly Wolf, President, “The committee worked for months lending their talents to
make a beautiful afternoon for the community. You
all deserve a pat on the back.” And the pats go to:
Gloria Brozgold, Marge Cohen, Marcia Friedman, Lillian
Oswald, Barbara Reiter, Ellen Siegel, Lori Solomon and
Jeanne Weinberg. And more pats to Bev! Let’s not wait
20 more years for our next gala!
See photos on page 26.
ST. PATRICK’S ... (Continued from page 13)
3. Whisk flour, 4 Tbs sugar, baking powder, salt and
baking soda
4. Add butter and mix until coarse
5. In another bowl add buttermilk
6. Gradually stir dry ingredients into milk; blend
7. Add raisins
8. Shape into a ball
9. Place dough in pan and flatten slightly; do not
bring dough to edge of pan
10. Sprinkle dough with remaining 1 Tbs sugar
11. Bake for 40 minutes until brown. Use a toothpick
to test for doneness
12. Cook in pan for 10 minutes
13. Transfer to wire rack
14. Serve warm or at room temperature with butter
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Jerry Lewis and Ann Belkov met on a blind date. “That
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that marriage was not on my mind, but meeting the
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perfect plan for happiness,” they both agreed. In
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Trade) from the Thunderbird School in Arizona. “I
worked for CARE for 20 years,” he continued, “after
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finance. I was vice president in charge of their South
Pacific Region.” This took him to many countries in
Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. At
one time, he and his brother, Richard (a Platina
resident) managed a 3000+ pig farm in Venezuela.
“The last three years after that I spent in Egypt,” he
went on.” He retired in 2004. Jerry was married, each
of his three children being born in different countries. Four grandchildren round out his family. Jerry
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And now we meet Ann Belkov: Ann was born and
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moved back to Washington to take a job with The
Photo by Brian Kent
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strains of Etta James’ At Last … but they will
continue the lifestyle that worked so well for them
for 10 years. “Let’s have 20 more now,” added Jerry.
And their involvements now? Jerry sketches (some
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This was their way of paying tribute to Grace La
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Adrienne Price led the group in both sentimental
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ien struggles with his conscience. Should he risk his
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Kearney and his wife, a middle-aged couple, went
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sat down on a bench to rest. It was then they overheard voices coming from a secluded spot. Immediately Mrs. Kearney realized that a young man was
about to propose to his beloved. Not wishing to
eavesdrop at such an intimate moment, she nudged
her husband and whispered, “Whistle and let that
young couple know that someone can hear them.”
Kearney replied, “Whistle? Why should I whistle?
Nobody whistled to warn me.”
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ting with me to sell the books. They also wrapped up
Fair 9 in order for Faith
the leftover books Book
on February
Farm to pick them up. I truly appreciate all of you
and the time and effort you put into this project.
Volunteers for the Book Fair included (from left) Millie
Volunteers for the Book Fair included (from left)
Feuerman, Rhoda Fisher, Joan Dobrowner, Bobbe Cohen, Joan
Millie Feurman, Rhoda Fisher,Joan Dobrowner,
Trombka, Beverly Karasik, Lorraine Ganz, Marilyn Gevirtz
Bobbe Cohen, Joan Trumpka, Beverly Kara(and 2 guests)
sik,Lorraine Ganz,Marlilyn
Gevirtz and 2 guests.
Rhoda Fisher,
The Annual Book Fair sponsored
by Chairman
The
Book Club took place in the Clubhouse
CERAMICS
I am
happy
to report
from February
7 thru
February
9. that
The our
pro-membership
has
increased
this
season.
ceeds from the sale, of $500.00, were donatMany snowbirds want to make items
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of them
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roller we are able to hand build many
items.you”
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has to think of
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to all only
my volunteers
what
they
would
like
who helped me open the cartons to
of make.
books Then
we come up with a plan and pattern to make it.
and sugar
set them
onto the
tables on
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andout
creamers
to serving
plates,
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day February
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plus
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andsitting
see some
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Wednesday
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12:00 noon
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upa.m
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ver books on February 9 in order for Faith
Lois Herzfeld
Farm
to
pick
them
up.
I
truly
appreciate
all
dance
mambo; their bodies gyrated so that you thought
they were double-jointed, their feet moved so fast
that they never touched the ground. In the next
dance, two bodies interwoven as one gracefully
slithered across the dance floor in a slow, seductive
rhumba. They ended to a standing ovation.
Coffee and ”Junior’s”-style cheesecake was served.
But the evening was not over; the performers went
into the audience to dance with the men and women. Some were brave enough and took the challenge.
They finished the evening by teaching those that had
the strength a new Latin line dance. Ten o’clock (the
witching hour) came and there were people on the
dance floor (a first for the Dance Club). Reluctantly,
they left.
Lou Cohen
CUE
The Cue Club is proud to announce it now has 52
members, with many more people planning to join.
On Thursday, January 8, 2015, the club had its semiannual luncheon and tournament to benefit the charity of choice of the winners. This year the lunch was
held here in the Platina Bubble, and was catered by
The Café, with all the guys having great laughs and
camaraderie while eating their lunch.
Aof
night
remember…Not
the Gable/Colbert
you to
and
the time and effort
you put into version,
but
the
night
of
January
24,
2015
at Platina.
this project.
As one approached the clubhouse the soft melodRhoda
Fisher,
Chairman
ic strain of Latin music
floated
in the
cool evening
breeze. Upon entering the room all you could see
was a dance floor packed full, the mass of bodies
swaying ever so slowly to the haunting tune of a
rhumba. The tempo changed to the beat of a merengue, then a change of pace for a slow fox trot. This
change of music continued until show time.
Our master of ceremonies introduced the dance
team. They had bodies you would die for; not an extra ounce of fat was visible. He, broad shouldered,
narrow waist; she, 100 pounds soaking wet and six
feet tall with long, sleek legs. The first dance was a
The winners were: (l) Frank (Cheech) Sciacca and Barry
Abramson.
There were 23 teams of two competing. With the
action being tough, many of the games went right
down to the last two balls.
After an intense round of games against very worthy opponents, the team of Barry Abramson and Frank
(Cheech) Sciacca was victorious and they promptly
named The Men’s Club Wounded Warrior Charity
Show as the recipient of the $100 prize, much to the
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delight and applause of all in attendance.
Because of this huge success, we are planning to
have another charity event soon.
Morty Brown, President
golf
ish governments asked everyone to knit for their
troops, including both men and boys--who took to
it eagerly because knitting with metal needles could
be quite noisy. During the Middle Ages, knitting was
extraordinarily prevalent all throughout Europe-and, again, this was a male-only enterprise. And an
enterprise it was; this was how many men made a
living. Then came along the Industrial Revolution, in
which men spent their time inventing machines, including the knitting machine. Once a machine could
crank out knitting a hundred times faster than doing
it by hand, men weren’t knitting by hand anymore.
Well, we don’t mind noisy, so if you would care to
join us guys, we’d love to have you.
Remember--if it’s Tuesday, it’s Handcrafts between
2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Rhoda Fisher, President
Tournament winners from left: Art Schutzer, Harvey
Halsband, Mickey Imber and Marty Karr.
It is hard to believe that the golf league season is entering its last weeks of the season. But we will be
very busy as we have tournaments and a BBQ lunch
here under the canopy and catered by The Café in
March.
The winners of our January Mystery Partner Tournament are pictured above. Each week we are surprised by who plays well and who doesn’t. We are
not very predictable.
If you would like to join us, it is not too late. We
play each Thursday at Palm Beach National Golf
Course. For information, contact our president, Jim
McCarthy, at 734-9849.
HANDCRAFTS
In case you didn’t realize,
knitting may have been
started by fishermen who
needed a quicker way to
catch fish than one at a time.
So they knitted a net. While this did happen, it’s also
likely that knitting was started by several different
cultures at approximately the same time.
Knitting went from creating nets to creating a sweater, thereby founding a new way of creating clothing
that was far more practical than the former frequent
method of clothing design, weaving. Knitting was
warmer and more flexible.
JOYS OF yiddish
It is very delightful to hear and see everyone so
happy that Platina is 25 years old.
We are so lucky living here. Did you
know that the Joys of Yiddish Club is
21 years old and we have the largest
membership of any club in the community.
The Board and I asked our members to donate monies toward an ambulance for Israel (Mogan David)
and you came through with flying colors. Members
raised $1000.00 and club matched that amount. We
were able to send a donation of $2000.00 to Mogan
David. We are very proud of our accomplishment.
In February we had a very enjoyable afternoon as
our guest speaker, Sandra Steinhauser, took us back
to Hester Street.
We are now looking forward to our Purim Luncheon to be held on March 9, 2015.
The Performance Center is always beautifully decorated, food is delicious, entertainment is great
and our members dress magnificently. Hats off to
a great club.
Happy Passover.
Zeidt Guzundt!
During the World Wars, the United States and BritPAGE 37
Gloria Rosenzweig, President
(continued on page 39)
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bers only
LIVEWIRES
You know the saying “Practice
Makes Perfect,” in our case, maybe
not perfect but much improved. As
we enter the midpoint of the season,
we are happy to add three more
names to our list of 200+ bowlers:
Earl Stone with a 208, Marc Perla with
a 204 and Sal Macaluso with a 202. Keep it up, guys!
We are also proud of Dorothy Chasanoff, who never
quits and recently bowled a turkey which resulted
in her team winning the game by one pin. Way to
go, Dotty.
Hal Sperling, President
MEN’S CLUB
The Men’s Club has had a very busy three months.
We had another successful After
Holiday Party to a sold-out crowd.
All who attended vowed to repeat
this night next year.
We received news that our Honors
Flight Program was a huge success. This program
sends Veterans from WWII and the Korean Conflict
to Washington for an all-expenses paid day to visit all
of the Veterans Memorials, etc. This includes flights,
transportation in Washington, meals and volunteer
chaperones. Because of our Honors Flights Program
five Platina veterans are due to go to Washington in
April, with more to follow.
We were overwhelmed with the responses for our
Wine Tasting night hosted by famed wine Connoisseur and Sommelier Luigi (Lou) Montone.
We are getting a great response and selling tickets
for our Fisher House Wounded Warrior Charity
Joe Halfon, President
NEW ENGLAND CLUB
We have three functions scheduled for April.
• MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
- Wednesday, April 8, at 1:30 p.m.
at Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis
Center. $34.40
$40.00
• PIPPIN - Wednesday, April 29,
at 2:00 p.m. at the Kravis Center.
Both plays are open to all of our Platina neighbors
and their friends and family. Please contact me if
you are interested.
Rochelle Kramer, President
QUEEN OF CLUBS
Don’t forget the Fashion Show on Thursday, March
12, 2015, at Broken Sound Country Club.
Space is limited. It is $39 for members,
$45 for non-members. Clothing provided by Stein Mart. Looking forward to
seeing you there.
On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, we will have
a card party starting at 6:00 pm. Free to
all members. Space is limited! Refreshments will be
served. Please put your name in the Queen of Clubs
envelope as soon as possible.
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday evening, May 2, 2015,
we will be holding a Kentucky Derby Party from
4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Come watch the Derby with us.
Girls....start making your hats!! More information
to follow.
Bobbi Cohen
SINGLES
Our February meeting was
on Valentine’s Day, a bittersweet day for all singles.
Therefore we had planned a
program on “laughter” and
its effect on our well-being. A fun time was had by
all who attended. In addition, February marked the
beginning of the Singles Club theater adventures. A
group attended the Wick Theater’s performance of
“La Cage Aux Folles” followed in March by “Man of
La Mancha.”
We are very excited to be planning a trip to
Fairchild Gardens on April 15. The cost will be $59.00
for members and $63.00 for guests (members will be
accommodated first). This includes bus transportation, admission to the Gardens and sit down lunch
at Monty’s. It will undoubtedly be a memorable day
for all who attend. As the winter season dies down,
we are planning more social events such as a card
party and barbecue. As ever, all comments and suggestions are welcome.
Jacquie Fox
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SNOWBIRD
AND IT JUST KEEPS GETTING
BETTER! February events included our monthly meeting with
a games program hosted by Lee
and Vic Blumenthal. Later in the
month 90 of us had dinner at Cafe
Provence. We all laughed and had
a wonderful and enjoyable afternoon, and we thank
Cindy Pernick for her hard work in ensuring we had
a great time.
We are looking forward to our farewell event, a
murder mystery luncheon here at Platina on Sunday, March 22 at high noon.
It is with a little bit of sadness that we realize it is migrating time for our snowbirds, but we know they
will return in the fall, and hopefully in strong and
healthy numbers.
Gail Niskar
Administrative Vice President
TENNIS and pickleball
The Tennis/Pickleball Club is
constantly gaining new members. Most days all the courts are
filled. We have had three very
successful round-robins and
brunches.
The first mixed doubles with Banyan
Springs was enjoyed by all so much
that Banyan Springs has invited us back
for another mixed doubles followed
by a lunch on February 10, 2015. Fourteen Platina tennis members will be playing in this
match.
We are having a barbecue on March 10 for all tennis/
pickleball members. We are still playing pickleball
the first, third, and fourth Sunday mornings of each
month at 9:00 a.m. Some players also are beginning
to set up games during the week. All Platina residents, beginners to advanced, are welcome to join
us. For information, call Jack Tepper at 737-8282.
GOOD NEWS! That is the name of
the show that The Variety Club will
be performed on Friday, March 27,
and Saturday, March 28, at 8:00
p.m. and a matinee performance
on Sunday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets will be sold in front of the Performance
Center on:
Feb. 25 10:00 a.m.-Noon and 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
March 2 10:00 a.m.-Noon and 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
March 4 10:00 a.m.- Noon
March 9 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
March 11 10:00 a.m.- Noon
All tickets, $10.00 per person. Checks please.
For more information, contact Eileen Sperling at
735-7737
Take time to enjoy life. Thank you.
Hal Sperling, President
YIDDISH SPEAKING
THANK YOU, THANK YOU. The Valentine’s Day
Project for the veterans in the West Palm Beach
Hospital, sponsored by the Platina Community,
was greeted with lots and lots of excitement. It has
been a cold winter and they were running out of
supplies, so they were very happy with our delivery. Your participation in this charity is greatly appreciated by me and all the veterans in the hospital.
I want to thank you for your caring, kindness and
your generous donations. See you next year.
Esther Grossman, President
MEET JERRY (Continued from page 21)
County group that celebrates the art of painting
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And Ann? She is Past V.P. of the Washington, DC
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“but never with Jerry. He’s 81 going on 13.” A most
exciting couple, a most heartwarming interview!
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Easter Eggs
Passover Eggs
By Mal Schneider
Spring Easter time,
Passover fest.
So paint the eggs,
And hide the nest.
¬
The eggs we use,
For Matzoh fry.
A treat indeed,
Called Matzoh Brie.
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We celebrate
A Spring new start.
A joyful time.
Year's nicest part.
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Back North the Spring
Melts snow, brings sun.
The flowers bloom,
Golf tennis, fun.
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But here we're blessed,
With Spring year round
And Summer, too.
Valhalla found..
March
By Rhoda Fisher
Whether you march to a different
drummer or march for justice;
keep right on marching because
March Madness is almost upon
us.
March Madness is a phenomenon
that grips the national sports
psyche from the second week of
March through the first week of
April. March Madness is the
moniker that is given to the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s and
Women’s Basketball Tournaments. These tournaments determine the national champions of
college basketball.
The NCAA tournaments are an
American tradition that sends
millions of fans into a synchro-
nized frenzy each year. It’s this
chaos that give the tournament its
March
Madness
nickname.
March Madness is the concentrated hype of 68 teams vying for
college basketball’s biggest prize.
It’s the last-second, buzzerbeating baskets, the euphoria of
winning to play another day and
the agony of losing and going
home. So get your drinks and
chips and settle down in your
easy chair and enjoy March Madness.
And if this is too much excitement, try another path. Get your
comfy shoes or sneakers ready
and march on down and join in
the St. Patrick’s Day parade on
March 17.
May you always walk in
sunshine, may you never want
for more, may Irish angels rest
their wings right beside your
door, Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
MARCH FOUR
LEAF CLOVERS
By Joan Easton
Here are some interesting facts about this
hard-to-find variation of the common
three-leaf clover.
According to tradition four-leaf clovers are
supposed to bring luck to their finder, especially
if found accidentally.
Each leaf is supposed to represent something:
faith, hope, love and luck.
They are rare ... the ratio of three-leaf clovers
to four-leaf clovers is 10,000 to one.
There are five-leaf clovers, which are considered
even luckier than four-leaf clovers.
Five-leaf clovers are known as Rose Clovers.
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