July, 2016

“
“
If my mind can conceive it,
and my heart can believe it—
then I can achieve it.
VOLUME ELEVEN, ISSUE SEVEN
~MUHAMMAD ALI
JULY 1, 2016
PHILADELPHIA Immigration
& Jewish Landmarks TOUR
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Cost: $30.per person plus $1. train fare
We will take the 9:44 AM train to Suburban Station and walk 1 1/2 blocks
to board the trolley. Then, sit back and relax for a 2 hour guided tour:
“
Join us for a special morning as we enjoy the renowned,
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s exclusive ‘Immigration
and Jewish Landmarks Tour.’ This trolley tour will explore
several of Philadelphia’s neighborhood murals that discuss the
early immigration of various ethnic groups. Along the way,
we will view many of Philadelphia’s—and particularly South
Philadelphia’s—Jewish landmarks. The tour includes a stop
at The Little Shul, one of the oldest continuously used
Orthodox synagogues.
“
Saturday, September 24, 2016
6:30 –10 PM
Make out a $30 non-refundable check to VFPSC and give to
Rose Gold, 66 Villa Drive, by July 27th.
LUNCH BUNCH EVENT at
JOSEPH AMBLER INN
Please join us JULY 26, 2016, 12 Noon
at the JOSEPH AMBLER INN,
1005 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19454
THREE COURSE LUNCHEON includes choice of
q Caesar Salad q Mixed Greens
entrees:
The Villas at Five Ponds Ballroom
Presented by Parties Plus
The menu will feature favorite Philadelphia Foods,
including:
• PIZZA • HOAGIES • STEAK SANDWICHES
• SOFT PRETZELS • ICE CREAM • TASTY CAKE • SODA • WATER
Catered by Giovanni’s. BYOB!
Entertainment:
DJ will be spinning records from 8–10 PM
for your dancing enjoyment.
(select one)
q Grilled Salmon q Parmesan Crusted Chicken
q Turkey Club Sandwich
dessert:
Ice cream with Berries Coffee, Tea or Iced Tea
cost: $22 per person
beverages:
name(s)________________________________________________________
address_________________________________________________________
email__________________________________________________________
amt. enclosed_____________
When submitting your check, please fill out and return the above
form with your selections.
Make your non-refundable check payable to the Villas at Five
Ponds Social Committee and give check to Cheryl Karabell,
132 Fairway Drive, 215- 675-3133.
Great vendor for your shopping pleasure!
RSVP No later than July 11th
YOUR HOSTESSES are Marci Hyman (215-444-0343),
Eileen Farber (215-674-3077) & Cheryl Karabell (215-675-3133)
Because of the open dance floor seating will be
limited to 120 people (Five Ponds residents only.)
Make your individual reservation now or reserve a table
of 10. Cost: $23 per person.
Please send your non-refundable check payable to
The Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee, no later
than September 1, 2016 and send or deliver to
Maxine Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive, 215-674-5916.
TRIBUTE TO PHILADELPHIA!
name _______________________________________________
address
____________________________________________
phone______________________email____________________
seating preference____________________________________
total enclosed
($23 p/p) $__________
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Notes
n The
from the Board of The Villas at Five Ponds
Villas at Five Ponds Executive Board
OUTSIDE PAINTING SCHEDULE
As a reminder the “outside homes” painting project was scheduled
to begin the week of June 20th, weather permitting. This project
will last about 6 weeks. For the few who wanted to pay an additional fee and have the color of their door changed, if your name was
not been received by the property manager by June 13th, your door
will be painted the same color it is currently.
For those who have made the request to the property manager—their door will not be painted until the end of the community
project.
DAMAGES
The Board certainly recognizes that the great majority of the residents act properly in the community.
Unfortunately, we continue to experience undesirable issues
caused by a few.
• An unreported broken fill pipe at the indoor pool;
• An unreported broken microphone in the ballroom;
• An unreported street light that was “hit” on Fairway Drive.
Unfortunately, these types of occurrences require outlays of
community funds to resolve them, ultimately these costs are funded
by all residents.
DRIVEWAY COATING
Once all driveways that were not done are completed in the fall of
2015 are seal coated, the vendor will re-stencil our clubhouse parking lot, an e-mail notice will be sent to insure all cars are off the lot
for that one day and night.
The next thing that will be addressed is the places where extra
dark filling was used to seal cracks, both in the driveways and streets
that have “opened up” they will be re-sealed, under warranty work.
All driveways and streets will then be examined for “new major
cracks.” Once we understand what the cost of sealing new/additional cracks will be, the Board will make a decision whether to move
forward on having them sealed.
HELP IS ALWAYS
AVAILABLE! n Carol Berkson
IF YOU ARE RECOVERING from an illness or are homebound
we would like to help.
Would you like a visit? Need errands run? Need your dog
walked? Please consider using Helping Hands. We have
“Hands” ready to assist the needs of our residents. Contact
Carol Berkson at 215-441-4791, e-mail bobcwb@theberksons.com
or Sandy Rubin at 215-441-8544, abubby@live.com.
MILITARY APPRECIATION night was featured at Chickfil-a in Warrington and awarded certificates to (from left)
Izzy & Reba Grossman, and Marilyn & Milt Rudnick.
The Villa’s Voice Publisher/Owner:
Ron Dorfman, Design,
Graphics, Advertising
97 Villa Drive, 215.328.9255
RonaldDorfmanDesign@comcast.net
www.RonaldDorfmanDesign.com
The Villa’s Voice Staff:
Bill Cohen, Distribution &
Special Assignments
Tony Martella, Distribution &
Special Assignments
Barry Ace Platt, Investigative Reporter
Herb Utain, Sports Reporter
Al Wiesner, Editorial Cartoonist
All staff can be reached via email at:
RonaldDorfmanDesign@comcast.net
The Villa’s Voice newspaper
is an independently owned
and operated enterprise
providing information as a
public service.
All views expressed in
credited columns are those
of the individual writer(s).
They are not necessarily
the opinions of The Villa’s
Voice staff, The Villas at
Five Ponds management
company, Board or of the
VFP Association.
As our community
members, your comments
and remarks are invited
on any shared topic
of interest.
—The Villa’s Voice Staff
©2016 Ronald Dorfman, Warminster, PA. All rights reserved.
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Entertainment
Theater • Exhibitions • Reviews
The Villas at Five Ponds
POOLSIDE BBQ PARTY
Brought to you by Parties Plus
SOLD OUT!
for Wednesday,
July 13, 2016 at 2 PM.
Waiting list available, call
Reba Grossman, 215-675-6883
or Barbara Kains, 215-444-9908.
Wednesday Evening
July 27th, 2016, 6:30–8:30 PM
around the clubhouse pool
SOLD OUT!
Waitin List Available, call Maxine Dubin 215-674-5916
Tour of the NATIONAL
LIBERTY MUSEUM
& Lunch at BUDDAKAN
ON Wednesday, August 17, 2016
SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 29, 2016 is SOLD OUT!
Waiting list: Contact Aileen Salus, 215-441-9339;
or Barbara Kains, 215-444-9908.
Photos: Ron Dorfman
Waiting list available. Call Aileen Salus, 104 Villa Drive,
215-441-9339; or, Marion Gittis, 9 Fairway Drive, 215-672-7225.
MUSIC COMING TO FIVE PONDS
IN SEPTEMBER! n Herb Utain
Marion Evans, “My Musical Career.” Marion is a veteran music arranger
and composer. He won two Grammys and has many Golden Records. He
has arranged and composed music for icons like Judy Garland, Kate Smith,
Tommy Dorsey, Carole King, Sammy Davis, Benny Goodman, Count Basie,
Eydie Gorme, Steve Lawrence and his longtime collaborator Tony Bennett.
Also appearing: Terri Evans. Terri is a vocalist and former Miss Alabama
who attended Julliard School of Music, performed on Broadway and appeared on stages around the world. Marion and Terri have performed many
programs in Bucks County.
Watch for date and information in next month’s Villa’s Voice.
GOLFER
SCORES!
n Fran Foley
IN LATE MAY, one of our
resident golfers, Dom Visco,
shot his age at Bethlehem
Golf Club. No, it wasn’t
a 40—Dom shot a 76.
WANTED: POKER PLAYERS! n Ken Kaufman
ANYONE INTERESTED in playing poker please contact
Ken Kaufman at 215-675-2847 or Mick Jones at 215-873-3802.
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SHOWTIME
n Ron
Dorfman
ON WEDNESDAY, June 15th, Judy and Michael Muldawer of
Albuquerque, NM entertained a packed Villas at Five Ponds
Ballroom with their Tin Pan Alley Tales & Tunes.
The show started with a 15 minute video of vintage Muppet
performances of Tin Pan Alley favorites from the 70s. It was interesting seeing the ageless Miss Piggy singing with long gone celebrities
like Danny Kaye. The Muppet fountain of youth and energy is timeless—we should all weather so well.
Unfortunate glitches in our new sound system did not deter
Judy and Michael. They played ukulele and guitar while reprising
many of the familier melodies and commenting on the history for
an enjoyable afternoon.
Many thanks to Len Jaffee and Reeva Eisenberg for volunteering
to arrange for the Muldawers and host this event. Their efforts were
most appreciated!
Your neighborhood Realtor,
SUE GORDON has personally…
Just Settled 59 Villa Drive
(Buyer & Seller)
Sold 115 Villa Drive (Seller)
Sold 13 Five Ponds Circle (Seller)
Sold 33 Villa Drive (Buyer)
Pending 90 Villa Drive (Buyer)
BRAND NEW & JUST
UNDER AGREEMENT!
90 VILLA DRIVE
SOLD!
The market is heating up
and VFP homes are in high
demand. Feel free to contact
me with any real estate
questions or for a free
evaluation of your home.
115 VILLA DRIVE
“I know these homes best, because I live here, too.”
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Do YOU have
an idea for an
event, party,
trip or guest we
can all enjoy?
*
Featuring items to delight and entertain. Submitted by residents and friends of
The Villa’s at Five Ponds, Warminster, PA. *(Title inspired by Tony Martella.)
THE WIESNER VIEW n Al Wiesner
Contact Social Chair Rose Gold
(215-956-2893) and take an
active part in what makes this
community wonderful.
©2016 Al Wiesner, Warminster, PA
“This one has lovely
accommodations 3 pools,
entertainment, Tennis
and a fitness
center!”
“and SO DOES
The villas at
Five ponds!!!”
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Rubin
THE “SINGLES” had our closing luncheon on June 8th at Joseph Ambler Inn.
It was a delicious lunch with lots of camaraderie. A good time was had by all.
We will resume in the fall. If you are a new resident, and are single,
please join us.
Our first meeting in the fall will be on Wednesday, September 7th at
7 PM in the Clubhouse. We wish everyone a wonderful summer. For more
information, contact Sandy Rubin, 215-441-8544, abubby@live.com.
HELPING HANDS CLUB n Carol
Berkson & Sandy Rubin, Co-Chairs
TO OUR NEIGHBORS who are celebrating a birthday or
anniversary during the month of July, the Helping Hands Club of
The Villas at Five Ponds wish you a happy day.
Join us for…
Your Special
Celebration!
• Get Well wishes to Len Mintzer, Dick Ludwig, and Kate Korn.
• Our Condolences to Martha Doman on the loss of her
beloved husband, Jack; and to Ellen Weiss on the loss of her dear mother.
Reserve NOW for family
& group events.
Please tell us if you know of anyone who is ill/
hospitalized, lost a loved one, or just needs a “helping
hand.” You may contact any of the following residents:
NEW! Enjoy our…
$9.95 LUNCH SPECIAL
3 Course Lunch,
Carol Berkson
215-441-4791
Nancy Harrison
215-443-8887 Sandy Rubin
215-441-8544
Lorraine Incollingo 215-674-0817 Lana Skwer
215-328-6227
including…
• Choice of Soup or Salad
• Pasta Selection
• Fish or Chicken Entrée
& a FREE Dessert!
(Menu selections change daily.)
Monday thru Friday, 11AM–3 PM
Reba Grossman 215-675-5883
Bev Kelly
215-672-6348
Cheryle Goldberg 215-682-7733
Penny Barenbaum 215-957-6116
Joyce VanNess 215-441-4691
Bill VanNess
215-441-4691
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Sports
n Herb
News • Trips • Events • Special Presentations
Utain
games last year. “I was calm, I was focused, I
was locked in,” James said. Cleveland did it after a coaching change with Tyron Lue taking
over in January for the fired Davis Blatt. “We
made history tonight,” Lue said for Cleveland
Ohio, “we’re coming back baby.”
Kyrie Irving scored 26 points to cap his
brilliant finals, including a three pointer over
Curry with 53 seconds left. Curry sat briefly on
the bench to take in the scene after the Warriors
made their last basket with 4:39 left. “It hurts
man,” Curry said. “Just proud of every single
guy that stepped foot on the floor for our team
this year, hopefully we’ll have many more opportunities to fight for the Championship and
be on this stage because this is what it’s all
about. Green had 32 points 15 rebounds and
9 assists, but the Warriors record setting season ended without the prize this close knit.“
Strength in numbers he knew and cared about
from way back in the beginning through their
record 24-0 start as coach of the year Steve Kerr
was out, Curry’s second regular season wins to
break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls mark.
As Cleveland celebrated in the trophy
ceremony, Green returned to the floor to congratulate the Cav’s. He stopped by the winning
locker room, too, and Warriors G.M. brought
in the cut nets. Golden State might always be
remembered as one of the best teams ever that
doesn’t close it out, and Green is taking deal of
the blame after he sat out game 5 on Monday
night suspended for flagrant fouls.
The Cavs started off with elimination twice
to force a game 7 at Orade Arena, where the
Warriors went up 2.0 with a pair of lopsided
wins to start the series. Cleveland also became
the fourth team to win an NBA game 7 on the
road. Curry, who said before hand he would
need the best game of his career—scored
17 points on 6 for 19 shooting while Splash
Brother Klay Thompson added 14 points, while
making 6 of 17 shots. “I didn’t do enough to
bring my team wins, Curry said. It will haunt
me for a while.”
Continues on page14
Photos: Ron Dorfman
FOR THOSE OF YOU that watched the 7th
game of the NBA finals, you saw the one of the
greatest games ever played. The tension was
from start to finish seeing the most gifted and
amazing players that I have ever seen!
Both teams had the purest swishing 3
pointers of all time. There is no doubt that
Stephen Curry (no. 30) is the best and purest
shooter of all time. And the Cleveland Cavaliers
deserve a lot of credit coming back from a 3-1
deficit. A feat never done in the NBA finals ever,
ever, ever! Yet the Cavs won 4 straight.
An interesting fact is that more money
was bet on Sunday’s game 7 between the Cavs
and Warriors than any other NBA game ever,
according to William Hill’s Nevada sports book,
it took 3 times more bets and 3 times the handle on game 7 than any other regular season
game. The West gate Las Vegas Super book said
game 7 also was a record for its shop with more
than a million dollars already bet 3 hours before tip off. The size of the bets was also higher
than normal with some six figure bets reported.
Note! Drake, the rap entertainer lost a record
$60,000. LeBron James cradled the shiny gold
trophy and struggled to sum up what might be
the sweetest championship yet, the one he is
so proudly bringing home to his native northeast Ohio just as he promised to do when he
returned to the Cavaliers two summers ago.
Later, “flanked by his three children on
Father’s Day, a cigar between his lips and winning net as a necklace with the lingering stench
of Champagne, James began to understand the
magnitude of his accomplishment for Cleveland
after a half century wait.” “I’m coming home
with what I said I was going to do,” he said,
adding, “I can’t wait to get off the plane, hold
that trophy up and see all the fans at the terminal.” James and his relentless—never count
them out—Cavs pulled off an impossible NBA
Finals comeback, and Cleveland is title town
again at last. James delivered on a vow to his
home state and brought the Cavs back from
the brink as they became the first team to rally
from a 3-1 finals deficit, beating the defending champion Golden State Warriors 93-89 on
Sunday night to end a 52 year major sports
championship drought in Cleveland. I’ve never
seen a man in my life tell an entire state: “Get
on my back, I got you. Get on my back and I’m
going to carry you. I don’t care if we fail, I’m
going to wake up the next morning and I’m
going to start working out and prepare for next
year,” Richard Jefferson said. ”He was like, I’m
going to come back home because I promised
them that I would do something.” And he carried us the whole way.”
In a testy series of blowouts the winner
take all Game 7 provided the thrilling finale
with James as the MVP disarming two time
reigning MVP Stephen Curry and his record
setting Warriors. The native of Akron rattled
off moments from the lengthy list of Cleveland
sports heartbreak and said what it meant for
him personally bring the Cleveland Cavs their
first championship. Playing his sixth straight finals, James almost single-handedly carried the
Cavs back into the series and finished with 27
points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds as the Cavs
gave their city its first major sports winner since
the Browns won the NFL title in 1964. He also
had 3 blocked shots and two steals, overcoming five turnovers.
An emotional James fell to the floor when
this one ended with a second win in a week
on Golden State’s imposing floor, surrounded
by his teammates. Only moments earlier, he
went down in pain 10.6 seconds left after being
fouled by Draymond Green while going for a
dunk, then came back out to make the second
of two free throws.
After four successful seasons in Miami and
two titles with the Heat, James came back to
the Cavs in hope of winning the title for this
franchise and Championship starved city so
coveted. It took a second try against Golden
State after Cleveland lost to the Warriors in six
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Brief Bites
On-The-Go
NEAR THE BETHLEHEM CASINO
EVENT CENTER n Ron Dorfman
LUTHER WOODS is
a privately owned and
operated Rehabilitation
WE WERE LOOKING for an early light dinner before a show and found Social
Still—a five minute drive from the Sands Casino Event Center in Bethlehem.
The restaurant/bar has plenty of parking—but the lot signage is
misdirected and confusing. The interior of this converted bank building
features a massive modern “still” (of course) and a huge open bank vault.
The hard and high surfaces—typical in a bank—are upholstered with sound
baffles to diminish the echo. It’s visually bright, clean and interesting with a
large bar and mixed high and low wood tables.
The wait staff and management were cordial and helpful, but the food
was disappointing. An á la carte spaghetti with shrimp bowl ($18) was dry
and tasteless. Additional garlic butter sauce didn’t help the lack of seasoning.
Bread for the pasta dish? None available except for stale wafers salvaged from
an onion soup base. The onion soup (the only soup offered) was good, in a
small crock, but with more “bread wafers” than onions. Artificial sweetener
for coffee? Not available. My “special” burger was topped with the thinnest
veneer of Boursin cheese. It was described as “on a brioche.” Not so, it had a
rather ordinary bun (remember, no bread available.) My error in choice.
Oh yeah, the drinkers seemed happier.
and Skilled Nursing facility
nestled in the woods
between Montgomery
and Bucks County.
We have been providing
care to the members of our
community for over 35 years.
Call our Admissions
department to schedule
a tour at 215-675-5005
or visit us on the web at
Social Still, 530 E. Third St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
SAVE THE DATE!
VFP10TH ANNUAL
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
n Paula Leder,
www.LutherWoods.org
313 West County Line Road | Hatboro, PA 19040
Your Neighbor &
Realtor, Norm Barry
Craft Show Chair
BE A PART of the 2016 Craft Show Committee. Lots of support is
required to ensure an effective show. Not only on the day of the
show which is obvious, but much help is required behind the scenes
months before the event.
Some areas in which you can help & special jobs I need to plan
in advance are as follows:
Publicity: Emailing publicity notices via internet; distributing flyers;
and if everyone gets a gift card/certificate from a favorite store,
business, restaurant that would be tremendous. If you own or work
for a business, please offer to donate gift cards for the Grand Raffles.
• Desperately needed! If you are computer “savvy”, that would be
great. Publicity via the internet is “key” in spreading the word
about the show.
129 Villa Drive
RECENT FIVE PONDS SALES
Norm Barry
Associate Broker Re/Max
“Hall of Fame” Member;
Philadelphia Magazine
Five Star Award Recipient
• Picking up gifts from merchants when needed. Merchant Letters
requesting donations, cards, certificates, will be available in May.
• Banker for the Day—keeping track of the monies and details on
the spread sheets which are very comprehensive. Counting the
money at the end to make sure our figures “balance.” You will
definitely have one or two people helping you during the day and
counting at the end.
• Help Paula with the 18 signs that need dates changed and/or take
to the sign company to change the dates.
I can no longer do this show without your help. Whatever you
can do, make calls, pick up gifts, wrap packages, email publicity, etc.
will be very much appreciated.
Call me or email me at pleder@comcast.net; 215-443-8090 (C)
610-952-1058. I will find a place for you where your “strengths” lie.
I look forward to this being the best show yet!
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS
AS THE SAYING GOES “Nothing stays the same forever.”
There are not enough words to thank Sandi for what
she has done over the past 10 years. No one realizes how
much work went into the preparation for the Mah Jong
tournament. Work started many months prior to the event.
Whenever there was work to be done on any committee,
we could always count on Sandi to pitch in and help.
Nothing was ever too much. Thank you for everything.
You will also be missed.
Aileen Salus stepped in as Ways and Means Co-Chair
several years ago. She also worked very hard to see that
each and every function ran smoothly. What a great job
she did on the Fashion Show at Spring Mill along with her
committee. And it went on without a hitch. Nothing I asked
her to do was too much. Thank you for everything, you will
also be missed.
Everyone serving on the Social Committee works
extremely hard. Some people tend to forget that we are all
volunteers. We try our best to bring activities and events
to this community that are interesting and fun. We always
need and welcome new workers and members of the
community support us.
Happy July 4th!
n Rose
Gold, Chair
At the June Bingo, Barbara Kains announced that
evening was the last Bingo she would run. Barbara has been
in charge of the Bingo for about 8 years, and now she is
retiring.
The preparation for this event is always a lot of work.
The shopping for the food, ordering donuts, and the setting
up. I can’t begin to thank her enough for a job extremely
well done. We will miss you!
Let me also thank all of those who have worked with
her. Liz Lazenka and Bev Kelly who worked in the kitchen
cooking, Sandy Rubin for collecting the money for food
purchased, Reba Grossman for signing the players in.
Also, Maxine Dubin, Selma Fisher, Wendy Petchon, and
Peter Kains, and Rich Gittis for being the banker. If I have
left anyone out I am sorry.
There is a Bingo scheduled for November. We need
someone to step up and take charge. Barbara will be happy
to show you how and what has to be done.
I am sorry to say that Sandi Spivack and Aileen Salus
have resigned as Co-Chairs of the Ways and Means
Committee.
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2016
Social Committee
Chair:
Rose Gold, 66 Villa Drive
215-956-2893; rgold5408@aol.com
Treasurer:
Richard Gittis, 9 Fairway Drive
215-672-7225; richiesg@verizon.net
Recording Secretary:
Merryl Pelberg, 103 Villa Drive
merrylpelberg@gmail.com
215-443-8588
Calendar
Chair:
Rose Gold, 66 Villa Drive
215-956-2893; rgold5408@aol.com
Brunch Club
Co-Chairs:
Maxine Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive
215-674-5916
maxineD5@gmail.com
Marian Gittes, 9 Fairway Drive
215-672-7225
mschange@verizon.net
Committee & Club Chairs & Co-Chairs
Day Trips Club
Co-Chairs:
Reba Grossman,
235 Fairway Drive
215-675-6883
bubbyreba@comcast.net
Barbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive
215-444-9908
bubbiepete@comcast.net
Helping Hands Club
Co-Chairs:
Carol Berkson,
156 Fairway Drive
215-441-4791
bobcwb@theberksons.com
Sandy Rubin,
91 Villa Drive
215 441-8544
abubbylive.com
House & Garden Club
Co-Chairs:
Barbara Platt, 169 Villa Drive
215-444-9798
twobpees@aol.com
new members always wanted!
Lunch Bunch Club
Co-Chairs:
Penny Barenbaum, 160 Fairway Dr.
215-957 6116
pbarenbaum@gmail.com
Parties Plus
Co-Chairs:
Maxine Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive
215-674-5916
maxineD5@gmail.com
Lorraine Incollingo
207 Fairway Drive
215-674-0817
Selma Fisher, 86 Villa Drive
215-444-9921
selma@fisherpresents.com
Men’s Club
Co-Chairs:
Berny Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive
215-674-5916
ourinsuranceman@gmail.com
Cheryle Goldberg, 120 Fairway Dr.
215-682-7733
cherrick55@comcast.net
Ed Hetzelson, 193 Fairway Drive
215-674-5684
ed_hetz@yahoo.com
Ways & Means Club
Discontinued
Kerry Seiden, 53 Villa Drive
215-674-3333
kerimado@aol.com
Movie Club
Co-Chairs:
Sue Gordon, 21 Five Ponds Circle
267-968-0705
suegordon116@gmail.com
Anne Leskowitz, 42 Villa Drive
215-674-8365
anne.leskowitz@gmail.com
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Thank You Notes • Celebrations • Family News & Events
This section features personal community messages, joyous extended family
notes, and special events.
Your free listing is welcomed.
Please provide information and/or
photo via email by the 15th of the
month preceding publication. Send to:
RonaldDorfmanDesign@comcast.net
GOLDen ANNOUNCEMENTS…
ROSE & FRED GOLD are thrilled to
announce the BIRTH of their first
great-grandchild, Oliver Graham
Browngold born on May 9th to
Leslie and Max Browngold of
Bristow, VA.
The GRADUATION of their
grandson, Scott Jaffe from Temple
University with a Masters Degree in
Tax Law.
The GRADUATION of their
grandson, Jared Gold from George
Washington University with a
degree in Business Administration.
Jared will continue to study for his
Master’s degree at GWU. The ENGAGEMENT of their
grandson, Scott Jaffe to Katherine
Duval. A September 2017 wedding
is planned.
(Right, from top):
Oliver Graham Browngold,
Jared Gold, Scott Jaffe
& Katherine Duval.
GRADUATION
LINDA & HARVEY ALTEN are very
proud of their grandson Ethan Hunn,
who graduated on June 12 from
Council Rock South High School.
He will be attending Penn State
University Business School this
summer and in the fall.
Ethan Hunn
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THANKS AGAIN to my Five Ponds’ neighbors and friends for your cards,
telephone calls and assorted goodies following my recent hip replacement
surgery. Your thoughtfulness and kindness are sincerely appreciated.
~Barry Ackerman
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK my wonderful friends and neighbors for their
many cards and phone calls and visits during my recovery from knee
surgery. It is really great living in this community, where so many people
are concerned with their neighbors welfare.
~Fred Gold
THANK YOU so much for your
many kindnesses on the passing
of my mother. The phone calls,
cards, donations and meals did
much to help my family and me at
a difficult time. What a consolation it has been to live amongst
such caring people.
My mother, Rose Rubin, lived
to the age of 106. She lived alone
in her own home until she was
100, then moved to an apartment at Sunrise and ultimately to
assisted living there. She still got
around on a walker and was lucky
Rose Rubin & daughter,
Bev Samson.
enough to maintain a sharp mind
until the very end. She also tried
to retain as much independence as she could and controlled how she
lived and how she died. She was a wonderful cook and baker, continuing to do this until she was 100 years old.
As we live and age in our wonderful community, we should remember how important it is to stay as active mentally and physically as we
can, and to do what we love. Our community offers us many opportunities to do this My mother’s legacy of independence inspires me, and I
hope it may inspire you as well.
Again, my thanks for your kindness and concern during a difficult
time for my family. Warmest wishes,
~Beverly Samson
MEN’S CLUB n Berny Dubin
MEN, we invite you to join our club. The cost is exorbitant but, I think you
may be able to handle it, our due is only $0.00.
We just had Chris Wheeler as a dinner speaker at Lambert’s and the cost
was only $32 for salad, bread, coffee and soda a choice of three different
meals, cake and ice cream. Everyone who was there really enjoyed it.
I would say that a community that has about 200 men and only have
37 men signed up to have dinner with the men of our community does not
say a lot for the men who live here. This is an active over fiftyfive community.
Why don’t you participate?
Call me, Berny Dubin 215-674-5916, so I can put you on the e-mail list.
WOMAN’S GROUP MEETINGS
n Sharan
Rodgers
THE WOMEN’S GROUP of The Villas at Five Ponds meets the fourth
Thursday of each month in the Clubhouse Ballroom at 7 PM. New
to the community? Please join us.
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY
GREETINGS n Cheryle Goldberg
PLEASE CIRCLE THE NAMES of all of your friends and neighbors at Five Ponds
to whom you wish to send a birthday and/or anniversary greeting. Send the
list, with your name, to me, along with .50 cents per greeting (cash or check
made out to The Villas at Five Ponds).
If you have any questions or your birthdays or anniversaries do not appear, please call or e-mail me. Cheryle Goldberg, 120 Fairway Dr., Warminster,
PA 18974; 215-682-7733; cherrick55@comcast.net.
Your name:________________________________________________________
# of names circled:_______@ .50 cents each. Total enclosed: $____________
JULY 2016
BirthdaysAnniversaries
2 Lester Hammer
1 Audrey & Steve Garfield
2 Al Wiesner
4 Arlene & Larry Mantz
5 Jim Carson
10 Sherryl & Buzz Mustin
7 Naomi Barry
30 Mara & Sam Brand
8 Lee Rosenbaum; Steve Warshaw
12 Paula Leder
20 Stephan Blank
25 Kate Korn
26 Elaine Levin
29 Penny Barenbaum; Howard Ferguson
30 Jeff Brown
AUGUST 2016
BirthdaysAnniversaries
1 Bill Cohen; Sandy Goldberg
3 Sue & Ron Gordon
2 Jeff Silverman 10 Reba & Izzy Grossman
3 Harriette Schwartz 11 Ronda & Ron Dorfman
5 Nancy Harrison 12 Maxine & Berny Dubin
6 Rose LaKier 14 Susan & Steve Gelfand
9 Regina Smyth 15 Lana & Ray Skwer
10 Susan Budman 16 Penny & Albert Barenbaum
11 Herb Utain 17 Joyce & Frank Podietz
13 Marilyn Ferguson 17 Harriette & Alan Schwartz
14 Marcy Silverman 18 Sheila & Ed Matzkin
15 Murray Sterling 22 Fran & Joel Miller
18 Sandy Savett 25 Randy & Mark Rosen
19 Doris Schor 29 Judy & Jeff Gold
20 Bruce Rogovitz 29 Peg & Jim Shallcross
24 Norman Barry
30 Carole & Paul Denish
24 Bernie Hoffman; Richard Smyth
25 Len Jaffe; Burt Korn
28 Bruce Supowitz
29 Rick Rodgers
30 Karen Schwartz
31 Elliot Goldberg, Sam Feldman
SEPTEMBER 2016
BirthdaysAnniversaries
2 Ron Gordon, Sue Szabo
2 Rose & Fred Gold
3 Fred Szabo
3 Reva & Ed Feiner
4 Richard Zeitz
8 Roz & Paul Grand
5 Barbara Platt; Bob Senders
12 Marilyn & Milt Rudnick
7 Buzz Mustin
13 Merle & Joel Neulight
9 Mike Phillips; Carola Struyk 17 Donna & Ron Lewis
10 Ray Savett
15 Ed Matzkin
17 Peg Shallcross
19 Bess Brody; Eileen Linton
20 Larry Karabell; Toby Kolman
22 Irv Levin
23 Ed Pindar
25 Jeff Gold; Reba Grossman
27 Ron Lewis
29 Rosemary Bull; Maxine Dubin
VV7-16
OCTOBER 2016
BirthdaysAnniversaries
2 Pearl Cohen
7 Irene & Lester Hammer
5 Sheila Matzkin; Gail Saifer
16 Sandy & Howard Utain
6 Eric Petchon
18 Marion & Richard Gittis
11 Dick Ludwig; Bob Polsky 22 Phyllis & Steve Warshaw
14 Mary McKeogh 28 Regina & Richard Smyth
15 Mark Saifer 31 Susan & Bruce Supowitz
16 Sandi Weisner
17 Frank Podietz
20 Mark Rosen
22 Bob Berkson
23 Rita Solofsky
24 Selma Fisher
24 Steve Garfield
30 Sandy Utain
31 Nella Hickman
31 Paul Denish; Sheryl Senders
Expires: 8/31/16
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Expires: 7/31/2016
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING *
FOR RENT
MARGATE RENTAL. Several weeks this
summer available. Updated 5 brdm,
3 baths; 2 blocks from the beach;
walk to shops & restaurants. Contact
Norm Barry 215-778-9840 or
norman.barry@hotmail.com
FOR SALE
ONCE in a lifetime, Israel trip, Oct.
2017. Special for single travelers:
AMAWaterways has waived the
usual single supplement. Experience
the best Rhine River cruise ever!
Call Harrie now, offer ends 8/25.
215-967-6084.
INOGEN G3 PACKAGE. G3 Concentrator with carry bag and accessories
plus at home or travel concentrator
with wheeled suitcase. Lightly Used.
Call Irene 267-282-5366.
MAIL BOXES
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. Please call
Larry McKeogh 215-672-7087.
SERVICES & MISC
AUTO DETAILING. Your car or SUV
will look great! Call Villa resident
Jon Utain, 267-770-9681.
GAIL THE SHOE LADY. I can stretch
shoes, make hammer toe and
bunion pockets. $5 pair. Call Gail
Wiener 215-293-0506.
I CAN HELP YOU get the correct
insurance. Home owners, Auto,
Umbrella, Long Term Care & Life.
Berny Dubin 215-722-2427.
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LIVEN UP ANY PARTY with caricature souvenirs for all your guests.
Over 35 yrs experience at surprise
birthdays, weddings, & corporate
events. Call “Lightning” Al Wiesner,
215-441-5108.
NEED A NEW BATTERY for watch or
car remote fob? Reg. $4; Lithium $6
(installed). 20 yrs. exp. Selma Fisher,
86 Villa Dr., 215-444-9921.
NEED A RIDE or DRIVER? 5 Ponds
resident will drive your car or mine
to and from PHL, NWK, JFK airports,
cruise terminals, theater, etc. Call
Paul at 215-833-6000.
PUBLISHING/DESIGN HELP
ATTENTION AUTHORS! Printed
books are a valuable sales tool and
undeniable legacy. If you are writing
a family memoir, financial self-help
book, children’s book, cookbook,
business journal, etc., I can help you.
I can provide ghost writers, editors,
and cost-effective self-publishing.
Call Ron Dorfman, 215-328-9255.
*NON-COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIED
LISTINGS are FREE to Villas at Five
Ponds residents—space permitting.
Sell your item or promote your service
HERE! Repeats must be requested
and confirmed by email monthly.
Send to: RonaldDorfman Design@
comcast.net
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PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGES
FREE HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS, Health Connections by
Doylestown Health. All events are free and held in the Health Connections
Office located in The Cowhey Family ShopRite, 942 W. Street Rd., Warminster,
PA 18974. For information or to register call 215.672.1870.
• Wednesday, July 6, 10 am to 1 pm, Blood Pressure Screening. An associate
from Doylestown Hospital will be at Health Connections to take blood pressure readings. Customers with a non-latex cuff are encouraged to bring it to the screening to
determine the accuracy of home readings. Registration Requested. Walk-ins welcome.
• Monday, July 11, 1 to 2:30 pm, Skin Cancer Screening. Dermatologist, Dr.
Nianda Reid MD, MBA, FAAD of Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Center, will be providing non-invasive skin cancer screenings on visible skin areas. Appointments Required.
• Wednesday, July 13, 10 am, “Footsteps” Balance Workshop. Do you have balance issues? This mini-seminar includes a few simple tests to determine if your balance
is impaired. Learn exercises and movements that can be used in the home to improve
your balance and reduce your risk of falling. Wear comfortable clothing to class.
Registration required.
• Wednesday, July 13, 6 pm, Understanding the Medicare Maze. Whether
you’re about to turn 65 and enrolling in Medicare for the first time or you want to be
prepared for the next open enrollment you should understand the options available to
you. Registration Required.
• Thursday, July 14, 10 am, Mindful Management of Chronic Pain. Come meet
staff psychologist Dan Leichter, PsyD, from Moss Rehab at Doylestown Hospital, to learn
ways to cope with chronic pain through mindfulness. Registration required.
NBA—Continued from page 8
President Obama, an avid Basketball fan, returned to Washington aboard
Air Force One late Sunday as the game entered it’s final tense minutes. He
watched until the end and did not come down the stairs until moments
after the Cavs win. He was so taken aback. This time it will be Cleveland
hosting the Victory parade. A year ago at home, the Cavs had to watch
Golden State win its first title in 40 years.
“Now we have our own parade,” said Irving.” And we’ll celebrate in
Cleveland. Cavaliers James missed scoring 30 points for the first time in
his last 5 game 7’s. The Warriors and the Cavs faced off in their 13th finals
game in 2 seasons matching the highest total in NBA history. Warriors
Golden State played their first finals game 7 in franchise history. Not since
the Oakland Athletics won the World Series in 1974 has a Bay Area team
won a Championship at its home venue.
Photos: Ron Dorfman
Guest Chef Barry Sexton
and event hostesses Lorraine
Incollingo, Paula Leder, Marcia
Hyman, and Penny Barenbam.
FIVE STAR COOKING EVENT AT
FIVE PONDS n Lorraine Incollingo & Penny Barenbam
OH WHAT ANOTHER great evening for our Cooking Club! Barry
Sexton of Opinionated Pallet, accomplished chef, food stylist
and food consultant has been the driving force and visionary of
Opinionated Palate for more then ten years. He amazed us with his
cooking expertise. Thirty amateur chefs enjoyed appetizers, entrée
and a mouth watering dessert. The wine flowed and our appetites
savored, During the evening he graciously provided us with clever
tips that we can incorporate in our own recipes. The evening was
topped off by sharing some of his personal experiences.
Senior Citizen Discounts!
Located near Lowe’s off Rt. 611 & Titus
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97 Villa Drive • Warminster, PA 18974
COMING EVENTS
August 2016
August 17. Liberty Museum.
September 2016
September 24. “Taste of
Philadelphia.”
October 2016
October 29. “Sammy’s
Roumanian Restaurant,” NYC.
THE VILLA’S VOICE is online at www.TheVillasVoice.com
The Villas at Five Ponds Community
JULY 2016
NOTE: Card games may not be played in the Ballroom when
meetings on the calendar are listed as such. i.e.: Singles meetings,
Clubhouse meetings, Food Club and book club meetings.
S U N D AY M O ND AY TU E S D AY
WEDN ESDAY
Calendar
n Rose
T HURSDAY
Gold (215-956-2893)
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Yoga, Ballroom
Yoga, Ballroom
Art Class, 10 AM
3 4 567
89
10:30 AM
10 AM
10
11 Water Zumba,
6 PM
12Yoga, Ballroom
10 AM
13 VFP Board
Meeting
Art Class, 10 AM
“Buddy” at
Bucks County
Playhouse, 2 PM
14 Social
Committee
Meeting,
Ballroom
10 AM
15
16 Yoga, Ballroom
Water Zumba,
17 18
19
2021
Art Class, 10 AM
Yoga, Ballroom 2223
10 AM
6 PM
10:30 AM
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Yoga, Ballroom
Art Class, 10 AM
Water Zumba,
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262728
2930
6 PM
10 AM
Lunch Bunch,
Joseph Ambler
Inn, 12 noon
Poolside BBQ,
6:30 PM
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10:30 AM
Woman’s Club,
Ballroom, 7 PM