December 2014 GW Voice

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Vol. 18
18,, No. 12 – December 2014
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A Monthly Periodical Serving Greenbriar at Whittingham
PRESENTED BY THE RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB OF GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM
Welcome New Residents!!!
By Ruth and Alex Banks
LET IT SNOW...BUT NOT TOO MUCH! Winter’s first snowfall at
GW was a surprise, very little deposited, but a heads up of what
to expect later in the winter?
SNOW EMERGENCY BULLETIN
WINTER 2014/2015
Please do NOT call Towne
Centre or Security to request
changes to the snow clearing
plan. This plan is based on
fairness (rotation of starting
areas) and special circumstances (substantial drifting,
emergencies, or other unforeseen events). At no time
should residents directly interfere or interact with workers’
schedule and performance.
Management maintains only
one special needs list for
which you need preclearance
to qualify. Special needs are
limited to:
· Chemotherapy;
· Dialysis;
· Hospice Care;
· Radiation Treatment; and
· Scheduled Surgery
The nurse has NO authority
to place you on the special
needs list. You MUST APPLY
TO THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE.
Your application will require
disclosure of your treatment, the
schedule, and place of treatment as well as provider’s name
and telephone number. In addition, you will be required to provide a letter of authorization to
your provider permitting them to
verify all of this information and
provide the Management Office
with a copy.
The following are not a basis for preferential snow clearance:
· Family commitments;
· Scheduled
appointments
with
doctors,
dentists,
physical therapy, etc.;
· Work.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
WHOA Board of Trustees
The Residents Civic Club
held its yearly welcome meeting on November 12 with a
program of speakers and afforded the newer people an
opportunity to meet and talk
with members of several clubs
and organizations as well as
socialize with GW residents
who have lived here for many
years.
The varied aspects of how
things function and are organized and managed were explained by Bill Hinkle, General
Manager; Monica Caterson,
Resident Services; Paul Klarman, President, Whittingham
Homeowners Association;
Howard Abrams, GW Community Association; Allan Cooper,
President, GW Golf Association; Paul Bresalier, Civic Club
membership chairman; Jerry
Cohen, Civic Club program
chairman; Adrian Mittler, Holiday Fund chairman; Rita
Pearlman, Whittingham
Assoc.; and Jerry Tamburro,
Township Council president.
Phyllis Krasnow organized the
event by contacting new resi-
Seymour Cogan and Hy Tannen, principals in the Woodworking
Club sought new members for their shop crew to augment its
cadre of talented artisans. Samples of their work are shown here:
toys, card holders, and other aids in every-day living. They have
also been known to do repair work for small furniture items. They
meet regularly on Mondays at 1 pm in the shop on the lower level
of the Towne Centre main building. Work time can also be arranged on other days.
dents and arranging for clubs
and management to be represented.
Council President Tamburro
informed the newcomers that
Monroe Twp. Is the largest
town in Middlesex County and
at 43 square miles one of the
largest in the state. He urged
them to avail themselves of
the excellent library, talked
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On Site Dining – Part of the GW Mystique
Classified as a valuable asset to the GW community by
both its residents and local
real estate agents, our Tap
Room has been morphed over
the years from the original
quaint décor of an English Pub
with cozy bar and woodburning fireplace serving elegant libations and hearty fare
envisioned by some, to its current more modest and tasteful
décor sans fireplace but enhanced nevertheless by flow-
ers on every table and a varied menu with daily specials
served promptly with a pleasant smile. Libations never became part of the expressed
ambience.
Its varied menu caters to the
diversity of the resident population and guests at its location
GW Chorus To Perform on Dec. 10
By Janet Blau
The GW Chorus will perform
a Holiday Concert on Wednesday evening, December 10, at
7:30 pm in the Towne Centre
ballroom. The program is
sponsored by the Residents
Civic Club at its regular
monthly meeting.
Residents and guests will be
treated to a “dreamy” evening
of song, including many holiday songs, in our traditional
sing-along format. This is a
great program for the enjoy-
ment of all. Residents Civic
Club will provide refreshments
at the end of the show.
The GW Chorus is comprised
of a dedicated group of men
and women who love to sing.
We meet every Thursday morning at 10 am in the ballroom.
There are no auditions. Everyone who enjoys singing is welcome to be part of our group.
If you are interested in joining our chorus, just come to
one of our Thursday morning
rehearsals.
THE GW CHORUS PRESENTS
A DREAMY EVENING OF SONG
FOLLOWED BY A
HOLIDAY MUSIC SING ALONG.
Brought to you by the
A proclamation declaring January 11, 2015 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day was presented to the
Monroe Twp. League of Women Voters by Council President Jerry Tamburro at the Council's meeting
Nov. 5. Present to accept the proclamation which was signed by Mayor Pucci were Andrea Pellezzi,
Marcia Kastan, Ellen Norman, Adrienne Fein, Roz Brodsky, Mary Ann Colgan and Evelyn Kruger .
RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB
Wednesday, December 10
7:30 PM IN THE BALLROOM
ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
DECEMBER 2014 – PAGE 2
GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE
WHOA this Month
By Paul Klarman,
WHOA President
I would like to welcome our
new Trustees to the WHOA
Board, Sandra Cohen and
Anita Schrank. They both
come with great enthusiasm to
help the community and I am
sure their contributions will be
many.
On behalf of the WHOA
Board, I would also like to
thank our outgoing Trustees,
Bobbi Braverman and Bert
Herling for their several years’
service to the community:
Bobbi as President and Bert
as Vice President. Through
their efforts leading the way,
Greenbriar at Whittingham
continues to be a premiere
community that has attracted
several hundred new residents during the past few
years.
At this time, our new Board
has completed work on the
2015 budget for both the
WHOA common areas and
for Village I. With sharply rising costs, our goal was to
minimize expenses while
keeping up the physical appearance of the community
and the clubhouse. Our most
ambitious endeavor for this
coming year will be to give
the ballroom a facelift. The
ballroom was renovated approximately 14 years ago
and is showing its age. We
intend to retain an interior
designer for this purpose and
we will conduct a search that
will include interviews with
those who have completed
some of the more impressive
clubhouses in the area. Best
of all is that we have accumulated sufficient reserve
funds to complete this project
without the need for an assessment. We will also look
to put a fresh coat of paint on
other areas of the building
and to improve the housekeeping.
As usual, we will put great
effort into updating and refreshing the landscaping in
the community. We will continue to use our landscape
advisory committee for this
purpose. Hopefully, some of
you master gardeners in the
community will have volunteered to join us in this endeavor. Speaking of volunteering for committees, we
have received resident requests for committee membership and we are attempting to place as many of you
as possible on the committees. We continually look to
take advantage of the knowledge and experience that so
many of you offer.
We thank those of you who
forwarded suggestions for
the use of the clubhouse during a blackout. We are studying how we can improve the
duration of occupancy of the
Greenbriar this Month
By Arnold Riback,
GWCA President
November was a busy
month for your Greenbriar
Board. We met with several
paving contractors, narrowed
them down to three, and selected one as our contractor to
start a first-time street repaving program for the Greenbriar
Community. The actual paving
will take place in May 2015.
The approaching winter and
shut down of regional asphalt
G REENBRIAR at W HITTINGHAM VOICE
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Editorial Board
Alex Banks
Ruth Banks
Helen Oxenberg
clubhouse for each resident
and improving conditions in
the clubhouse. Also, a priority is maintaining good communications with residents
during an emergency. By the
time you read this article the
generator installation and the
testing of the unit will have
been completed and the
clubhouse will be ready for
occupancy during a blackout.
Once again, we are into
the end of the year holiday
season. We hope everyone
likes our seasonal decorations. We know that everyone who attends our annual
New Year’s party will have a
great time. At only $80 per
person, it is a real bargain
since we use profits from entertainment and trips during
the year to subsidize some of
the cost.
On behalf of the WHOA
Board of Trustees, I would
like to extend our holiday
greetings to all of our residents, our employees and
their families and wish each
and every one a happy and
healthy New Year.
WHOA Rep. Bert Herling
GWCA Rep. Arnold Riback
Ben Baum
Arthur Gordon
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production will delay the start
of our program until then.
We have conducted four
driveway tests with multiple
products. The overall testing
program is not yet completed, so we cannot at this
time make a decision as to
which product to use. We
want to see the effect of winter on the driveways tested
and the effect the products
have on our lawns. The
products have been declared
environmentally safe and not
destructive, but we want to
make sure they do not destroy any lawns. In addition,
we want to conduct a few
more tests using a power
water sprayer along with the
products to see if we can
achieve more effective results. Our target date is June
2015 to begin the program of
trying to improve 100 driveways with prior rust stains.
Remember, this winter we
are using snow removal
equipment with poly blade
liners and hope to eliminate/
minimize any additional rust
staining.
We have reviewed and approved a property posting
contract in November to post
against intrusion and hunting
into and on our wetlands/
woodlands common property
surrounding the Trent Road
Dam. The surveying for sign
location posting and the actual
posting will begin the week
before Thanksgiving, weather
permitting.
Lastly, we have completed
our 2015 budget and through
renewed contract negotiation
and expense analysis have
been able to keep the Greenbriar portion of your maintenance payment at the same
level as 2014. We have zero
increase for Greenbriar maintenance in 2015.
We wish a good trip and
healthy winter to all our
snowbirds who have left or
will leave. For those who remain in Greenbriar in the
winter, we wish a winter of
little or no snow, but also
one of health and good holiday cheer!
Message from The
Manager’s Office
B
y William H. Hinkle,
General Manager
During the November
GWCA and WHOA Open
Meetings, the 2015 budgets
were presented. For residents
still paying their monthly maintenance by check, the 2015
coupon books should arrive
mid-December. If you do not
receive the 2015 maintenance
book by the third week or so,
please contact the Accounting
Office at Extension 222.
Snow bulletins are available
in the Towne Centre. We encourage you to stop by and
pick one up. A letter was previously sent to each home advising you of the snow clearing
procedures and the WHOA
Board’s policy on ‘special
clearing’. If you fit into one of
the scenarios, forms are available from the Concierge or the
Nurse to apply to Management, as many of you have
already done for the upcoming
winter season. Furthermore,
Management and Resident
Services encourage you to
purchase calcium chloride for
use at your personal residences. In many instances, a
coating of the calcium chloride
on your driveway and/or walkway prior to or at the beginning of a storm can assist in
the clearing process. Manor
Home units in Village I/
Whittingham will have buckets
with calcium chloride placed
near the top of the courtyard
stairs as well as at the base
for resident use.
Snow is a major operational
job for Management and our
contracted vendor. We do as
much as we can as fast as we
can, but do ask that all residents are patient as we work
within a scheduled operational
plan. We do conduct pre and
after action briefings, looking
to continually improve on each
event. Our contracted vendor
has a reasonable time frame
in which to complete the contracted services.
Our front two ponds have
received their annual cutting,
where all growth is cut down to
eight inches, leaving designated/marked trees and plantings in place. Throughout the
late fall and possibly into the
early winter (weather permitting), we will be bringing in a
dredging unit under the direction
of Princeton Hydro to clean the
ponds of sediment that has accumulated while keeping the
water flowing. As we near the
end of the year, no flooding has
occurred, good water quality
has been maintained and our
Storm Water Management System has functioned as it should.
For 2015 we have continued
with the services of Border
Collies in our efforts to control
and limit geese gatherings.
Management and Resident
Services encourage each and
every resident to turn off their
outside hose bib(s), drain and
leave valves partially open. In
many cases hose bib valve
shutoffs are not located in
standard locations and if you
need help with this, please
contact Resident Services for
additional information.
Please remember to complete a vacation form if you will
be going away for any length
of time (recommended for
more than 3 days). Forms are
available on our website
(www.gwmonroe.com), from
the Concierge, or at the Security Gate House. Along with
your vacation form please
have current emergency contact information available,
which can be of a great assistance to Management in protecting your property.
Resident phone books have
been delivered and are available for pick up from the Concierge. If you are away and at
your winter home, you will be
able to pick up and sign for
your book upon your return.
There is a limit of one phone
book per household.
Letters announcing Committee Appointments will be sent
out in December to those selected for service in 2015. The
Boards and Management
thank each person who submitted an application for their
willingness to volunteer.
As a reminder, the Board
has increased the fines for
violation of the Handicap Parking rules from $25 to $100.
Please refer to Operating Procedure No. 27 located in your
black loose-leaf binder entitled
“Greenbriar at Whittingham
Community Rules & Regulations” for the full text of the
existing penalties and rules.
Our community offers a
“master key” program, which
has served Management and
our Security Department in
many instances, protecting life
and property. If your home’s
locks are keyed to match Security’s master key, Security
would be able to grant access
to your home if a Monroe
Township authority (police,
first aid, or fire) needed access
due to either a 9-1-1 call or
alarm signal rather than entering forcibly. Note that Security
cannot and will not accept personal house keys. By participating in the master key program, this may also assist you
should you ever accidently
lock yourself out of your home.
Whittingham residents who
have not changed their locks
are currently a part of the program. To participate, contact
Alen Locksmith at 609-4487616. Unsure if you are on the
master key? Give Security a
call and they will stop by at a
mutually acceptable time to
check and see. The cost for
rekeying the locks is a resident
responsibility.
In observance of Christmas,
the Towne Centre will close at
1 pm on Wednesday, December 24 and remain closed on
Thursday, December 25. This
practice will continue the following week for New Year’s
wherein the Towne Centre will
close at 1 pm on Wednesday,
December 31 and remain
closed on Thursday, January
1. Towne Centre will host
regular hours the days before
and day after.
The staff and I wish each
and every one a happy and
healthy holiday season and I
personally would like to thank
all Staff Members for their
dedication and commitment in
maintaining the standards and
quality of life that we expect
here at Greenbriar at Whittingham!
IMPORTANT TO ALL RESIDENTS
This is a list of all the Rules & Regulations and Resolutions
which were either revised and amended, or instituted for the first
time in 2013 or 2014, and should be placed in your Rules &
Regulations binder behind the “Resolutions” tab in the appropriate section. They are color coded as follows:
YELLOW paper - applies to all homeowners; rules applying to
common property, streets, etc.
GREEN paper – applies to residents who reside in Greenbriar
TAN paper – applies to residents in Village I/Whittingham
YELLOW Paper
WHOA Resolution 2013-004
Issuance and Use of Swimming Pool Passes
Issuance of Barcodes
Issuance and Use of Fobs
Resales – Transfer of Ownership
Community Election Campaigning Policies
Shopping Bus Rules
Community Signs
Non-Resident Admission to Community for
Activity Participation on Common Property
Handicap Parking Fines
Committee Appointments
GREEN Paper
GWCA Resolution 2013-001
Generators
GWCA Resolution 2014-001
Early Placement of Trash & Recycling for Collection
Generators
TAN Paper
Lightning Protection System
Placement of Trash & Recycling for Collection
for Village I/Whittingham
Village I-Whittingham BBQs
Placement of Trash & Recycling for Collection
for Village I/Whittingham
All of these Resolutions were mailed to you during the course
of 2013 or 2014. Please check your Rules & Regulations binders
to ensure you have added each to your binder. If, for some reason, you do NOT have copies of particular ones, stop by the
Concierge Desk to obtain copies.
Thank You Notes
To all my friends at GW, I am
blessed to live here and to be a
part of this thoughtful and caring
community. Thank you for all
the cards, phone calls, gifts and
meals after my recent knee surgery. I can’t thank you enough.
Sincerely,
Rosine Morgante
***
I want to thank all of my
friends in GW and other communities from the bottom of
my heart for your love,
thoughtfulness and concerns
during my three hospital
stays and five months in rehab during the past year. It is
impossible to thank each and
every one of you individually.
With all my love,
Joel Levy
Civic Club Dues Are Due
Is your Civic Club membership up for renewal?
By renewing, you help support our community at large and
help us to improve life here. Each membership is important
and counts. Your support helps us move forward.
Our annual dues remain at $16 per couple, $8 for a single, to encourage maximum participation from our community. We hope with your renewal, you may be able to
help with an additional gift of $2 or $4, or more to provide much needed funding for Civic Club programs. No,
it’s not a lot, but every little bit helps and is important.
You could add more and it will be appreciated.
Fill out the coupon below, attach your check payable
to “GW CIVIC CLUB” and deposit in lockbox 4 in the
Towne Centre lobby.
Name __________________________________________
$_____________________
Address ________________________________________
Telephone number ________________________________
Email address____________________________________
Committee interest ________________________________
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. For
more information, contact Sandy Werfel, Membership Chairperson, The GW Residents’ Civic Club, at 619-3229.
Memories
The GW VOICE welcomes
new residents Susan and Irwin
Dunsky to our midst and Irwin
to our staff of authors as
well. It is interesting to note
that they moved into the house
where our friend and staff
writer Elaine Wintjen resided.
We wish the Dunskys much
happiness as they begin a
new adventure in life here at
GW.
Having just moved to GW
Irwin penned the following
poem that captures the essence of the dilemma of moving from a favorite home full of
wonderful memories into
smaller quarters in a new community, a situation that confronted many of us before we
recognized the magic of GW
with its friendly and caring
neighbors.
Thirty-three Years
In Six Hours Out
Irwin Dunsky
To make our home our own
We were constantly on the
hunt
To fill it with things that made
Our house wonderful to wake
up in
Vintage art adorned every wall
Oak furniture displayed
Susan’s finds
Collections took on lives of
their own
Antique stores became regular
haunts
Whenever we traveled we also
antiqued
Our house filled as our collections grew
Turn of the century oak, mahogany, and walnut furniture
Onyx, coriander, and brass
table or pole lamps
Canister sets, old coffee grinders, endless ceramics
Vintage Maxfield Parrish and
Atkinson Fox prints
Fifty-two prints hung in the
master bedroom
THE RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB
Of Greenbriar at Whittingham
IS CONDUCTING ITS ANNUAL
HOLIDAY FUND DRIVE
We wish to thank our excellent,
hard-working and loyal staff. We
appreciate the efforts of our
nurses, security, maintenance,
office and management employees
who keep this a beautiful
community.
We suggest a minimum donation of $15 for a couple,
$7.50 for a single, but any amount will be appreciated.
Please note: WHOA AND GWCA are not sponsors of
the Holiday Fund.
Make check payable to: “Residents Civic Club”
Mark “Holiday Fund” in memo section and
deposit into Lock Box #4 or mail to:
Residents Civic Club, 100 Whittingham Drive,
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
A Reminder of Those Who Served
A collage of GW veterans who served in the Armed Forces has been on view in the Towne Centre
lobby during November. It helps us remember and thank them for their service.
THE COMMUNITY AROUND US
Civic Affairs
By Jerry Tamburro
Monroe Township
Council President
Recognizing Good Citizens
Throughout the year we like
to recognize residents and
groups who contribute to making Monroe the wonderful town
that it is. This month we had
several worthy recipients that
contributed to many worthy
and worthwhile causes.
The League of Women Voters acts as a watchdog not only
for elections but for issues which
are dangerous and harmful to
innocent citizens of our country:
The Mayor issued a proclamation recognizing the League’s
and the Township’s opposition
to human trafficking.
Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise
in the world today and is tied
with arms smuggling as the
second largest international
criminal industry, falling only
behind illicit drug trade. Approximately 80% of the victims
are women and girls and 50%
are younger than 18. Thanks
go to the League for pursuing
action to help curtail this horrible criminal activity.
The same night, the ADA
Committee recognized Jack
McNaboe for his work in
spearheading construction to
make Mikey Nichols home
handicap accessible. Mikey is
the young man who suffered a
severe spinal injury while playing hockey on the high school
team. McNaboe, who works
with wounded warriors, also
spearheaded the renovation
for the young Marine, Colin
Pascik, who lost both his legs
while in Afghanistan. Without
hesitation Jack accepted the
challenge in both cases and
made a serious situation comforting not only for both young
men but also for their families.
Jack had many partners
from all the construction trades
who volunteered their time,
materials and expertise to
make these projects affordable
to the young men and their
families.
Finally, we also recognized
the Monroe Cal Ripken 10
years old and under baseball
team.
The boys played 62 games
to achieve the Mid-Atlantic Cal
Ripken Championship. When
these boys are in high school
they will know how to win and
bring success to the high
school team. This youth sports
program, like the Mayor’s Cup
competition, is part of the
many Township recreation
activities. We are proud of the
many people who come together to make Monroe the
best empty-nester community,
as cited by NJ Monthly Magazine, but also as the best town
for all our residents.
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From Our Mayor
B
y Richard Pucci, Twp. of Monroe
Community Gardens
The Township is planning to
have a community garden
near the Millstone River on
Applegarth Road.
The Monroe Township Community Garden and Park will
be a new venture for the
Township that will give residents with green thumbs, without much property, a place to
grow their favorite vegetables.
The new 12-acre park is
unique because the land was
donated to the town as a result
of negotiations with a developer.
The Verde Group is donating
the parcel along the Millstone
River for the Community Garden and Park to the Township
and will develop the parcel at
the intersection of Route 33 and
Applegarth Road.
The Community Garden,
which makes up five acres of
the park, will feature 100 tenfoot by ten-foot plots where residents can create his or her own
garden. Each renter will be responsible for maintaining, watering and feeding the plants on his
or her own plot. The plots will be
available next year for all Monroe Township residents on a
first-come, first-served basis for
a $30 annual rental fee.
The management and de-
sign of the garden is being
done with the help of the Land
Conservancy of New Jersey,
an accredited, member supported, non-profit land trust
that has been preserving open
space land and protecting water resources since 1981.
The Township has been
working with a group of citizens
interested in the Community
Garden who will help organize
and manage the program.
The farm is planned to also
feature a butterfly garden lining the banks of the Millstone
River to help bolster the pollinating insect population, which
will help with vegetable production.
In addition, a portion of the
park will feature a vegetable
garden, which will be used to
grow food for the Monroe
Township Food Pantry, a rain
garden and a walking trail
along the Millstone River.
Application forms will be
available in early 2015 on the
Monroe Township website,
www.monreotwp.com.
We are excited to get
started on this innovative project that helps to maintain
Monroe as a green, clean
community.
Jewish Federation
By Eddie Thompson
Shalom Havarem
(greetings friends)
Happy Chanukah to all!
Chanukah is a celebration of
Thirty-three Years
(Continued from page 3)
One hundred seventy hung
throughout the house
Waking up or coming home
was always spectacular
Art deco furniture, twentieth
century parlor sets
Three hundred and thirty coffee mugs and steins
Chotskies and more chotskies
only in never out
This week our lifetime of collecting came to an end
We downsized to a smaller house
Many difficult decisions were
made
Through ads, estate tag sales
and just giving away
Our collections dwindled to fit
our new digs
The moving men came and
everything we owned
Ended up in two heartless
trucks
Thirty- Three years in six
hours out
A new chapter in our lives has
begun
Three thousand square feet to
1875
One hundred thirty six boxes
to open
Gated community clubhouse
new adventure
After my first night in the new
house
I sat back among the boxes
and smiled
Grateful that I made it to this
point
My knees were more grateful
for the lack of stairs
life, freedom, endurance and
resilience of the Jewish people. Remember to light the first
Chanukah candle on December 16. We must be thankful
that in spite of rampant worldwide anti-Semitism, we and
Israel have endured and will
continue to do so. Am Yisrael
Chai!!!
On Monday, October 20,
The Friends of the IDF presented a program at the home
of Eddie and Dorothy Thompson and four IDF soldiers, two
men and two women, gave a
talk about their experiences in
the IDF. One of the female
soldiers, 21 years old, recently
emigrated to Israel from Perth,
Australia on her own and one
of the male soldiers came from
Beverly Hills, California on his
own when he was 21 and he is
now 25. These two soldiers
are considered “Lone Soldiers”
as they came to Israel without
family. There were close to 40
people in attendance at this
program and we were privileged to gain considerable insight into the lives of these
young soldiers and the current
situation in Israel. For more
information about the Friends
of the IDF, you may go online
to their website.
We hope that everyone took
advantage of attending the
Rutgers Jewish Film Festival
that began the end of October
and into the first half of November. There were many
wonderful interesting, entertaining, and informative films
presented. We learned about
the beginning of the Israeli Air
Force; the difficulties that
many women have in obtaining a Get — a religiously sanctioned Jewish divorce; the
story of Sophie Tucker; a de(Continued on page 7)
LWV - From Voter Registration to Human Trafficking
By Ruth Banks
Happy Holidays!!!
The League of Women Voters of Monroe Twp. focused
much of its voter registration
efforts in October by making
applications to vote by mail
available to people who might
have difficulty in getting to the
polls. According to Voter Service Director Joan Zucker,
supplies of vote-by-mail applications were placed in the
nurse’s office in various senior
communities, in the Jewish
Family Service office for delivery with Meals-on-Wheels,
and with other groups which
serve senior groups. Articles
reminding residents of the upcoming election, the necessity
of voting and a source for obtaining forms were placed in
various senior community
newsletters.
The registration campaign
actually began in August, with
League members holding registration days at Rossmoor.
Lorraine Sarhage organized
it with assistance from Gasphine Lewis, Gloria Huber,
Celeste Jacobs, Bobbie Harris and Judy Perkus. In September, League members
Florence Levine and Syd
Seiden visited Waterside Villas, a rental community with
many new residents. Also in
September, Judy Perkus,
Mary Ann Colgan and Marsha Rosenbaum registered
new residents at Monroe Village. The Senior Center was
also a registration site with
Leaguers Francine Glass,
Jane Jennings, Mary Ann Colgan and Lillian Cooper assist-
ing people with the forms. And
also in September, we were
back at our usual spot in the
Post Office staffed by Joan
Leon, Roz Levine and Marcia
Kastan. As always, the Post
Office staff was helpful.
October presented us with
the opportunity to participate in
both the Green Fair, at the
Oak Tree School, and the Octoberfest at the Community
Center. In both locations
League distributed disaster
awareness and readiness material and of course voter information. Staffing the two sites
were, the Fair, Ellen Norman,
Mary Ann Colgan, Marsha
Rosenbaum, Myrna Zach,
Lillian Cooper, Syd Seiden,
Norman Perkus, Sherry Freedman, Judy Barbour, Muriel
Hertan and Marcia Kastan.
Working at the Octoberfest
were Lee Hyman, Andrea
Pellezzi, Marcia Kastan and
Lorraine Sarhage.
Ms. Zucker noted that, as in
the past, there were many
people who refused to register
to vote, giving no rational reason. However, most people
were grateful for the opportunity to have a voice in determining their future.
In addition to the voter registration efforts, League embarked on a new issue: Human Trafficking. On October
27 the Assistant Prosecutor for
Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, Christine d’Elia,
spoke at the League’s meeting
in the Municipal Building. Ms.
d”Elia’s presentation graphically discussed the complex
nature of human trafficking,
clarifying who was at risk,
what the term human trafficking actually meant, and how
widespread the network was.
In fact, she emphasized, that it
was now considered the second most widespread criminal
activity in the world.
The League’s committee is
composed of members from
Hadassah, O.R.T., the NJ
Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and the Township Library. Library Director Irene
Goldberg is working directly
with the committee to plan a
special film/discussion program on January 20, which
has been designated by the
state as Human Trafficking
Awareness Month.
In addition, a proclamation
designating January 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness
Day has been drawn up by
Mayor Pucci and was made
public on November 5 prior to
the Township Council meeting.
The League is a non-profit
nonpartisan political organization. It neither supports nor
opposes candidates for elective office. It encourages its
members to participate in the
political party of their choice
and it is open to men and
women 18 years of age or
older. The League meets on
the fourth Monday of the
month at the Township’s Municipal Building. For more information on the League and
its programs, please call Ruth
Banks, 609-655-4791; Judy
Perkus, 609-395-1552; Francine Glass, 609-860-7890.
The Cinema
By Larry Sheppard
GONE GIRL is a thriller narrated by its two main characters,
a
disillusioned
wife
(ROSAMUND PIKE) and her
less than dynamic husband
(BEN AFFLECK). Unemployed
and unable to maintain their
living standards in the big city,
the excuse of his mother dying
in Missouri prompts a move to
her small town. Initially, his
voiceover relates their meeting,
their sharp intellects, and now
their failing marriage. BEN and
his twin sister own a dreary bar
where she works while he dawdles away his time doing nothing. Suddenly, upon returning
home from his usual bar stop,
he finds his wife gone and presumably missing. The investigation by the police begins to focus on him as her possible murderer and his actions help their
suspicions grow. The discovery
that he has a girlfriend doesn’t
help and gradually a TV frenzy
ensues ending with him being
officially charged with murder.
He also begins to believe that
his wife has formulated her disappearance in order to exact
revenge on his actions.
Abruptly, his missing wife begins her narration of the events
leading to her disappearance. It
becomes obvious that this was
not just a missing person case
but something more substantial
and intriguing. Directed with skill
by PETER FINCHER, there are
twists and turns galore backed
up with a musical score that
helps make the actions even
more a portent of doom. Yes,
there are holes in the plot and
perhaps 2 hours and 40 minutes
is a little too long but all in all, it
is nice to be entertained by a
who-done-it with lots of surprises. RATING…B-.
MY OLD LADY features
MAGGIE SMITH, KEVIN
KLINE and KRISTEN SCOTT
THOMAS. So what can go
bad? Not much but somehow,
the movie didn’t quite work too
Federation
scription of the famous Russ &
Daughters in Manhattan; a girl
who was brought up as a
white Ashkenazi Jew and discovered that her biological father was an African-American;
the desecration of Jewish
tombstones in Poland; and
many more worthwhile films. If
you missed attending the Film
Festival, plan to attend next
year and we guarantee that
you will not be disappointed.
Some events of interest that
will be taking place in Middlesex County: Dec. 13—
Chanukah Laser Light Show at
6 pm at Temple Emanu-El in
Edison/ Dec. 14—Hands on
Chanukah, 2pm-4 pm (with
Jewish Outreach Institute) at
the Menlo Park Mall/ Chanukah Menorah Lighting, 7 pm 8:30 pm at the Jewish Community Center in Edison/Dec.
22-Menorah Lighting and Carnival, 5:30 pm -9 pm at the
East Brunswick Civic Center.
If you wish to become an
active participant and volunteer in Jewish Federation,
please contact Dorothy &
Eddie Thompson at 860-2664
or Judy Brodman at 395-8171
or you may call the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex
County directly at 732-5881800.
well for me. KEVIN, depressed
and broke after 3 marriages,
arrives in Paris to inherit an
apartment left to him by his
departed father. He plans to
sell the place for lots of Euros
but unfortunately, a tenant, 92
year old MAGGIE, is living
there. She sold the apartment
to his father 40 years ago and
French law states she can
stay there for as long as she
lives. MAGGIE’S daughter,
KRISTEN, and KEVIN clash
over the ongoing situation but
eventually realize that they are
attracted to one another. Little
by little, it becomes evident
that KEVIN’S dad and
MAGGIE were more than
landlord and tenant which
leads to questions concerning
some sexual indiscretions in
the past complicating the possible romance between the
couple. The plot becomes
heavy with family memories,
guilt trips and recriminations
ad infinitum which I found
somewhat repetitive. On the
other hand, the actors are excellent, Paris is beautiful and
as they say in France, C’EST
LA VIE! RATING…B-.
THE JUDGE is a perfect example of a familiar tale heightened significantly by outstanding performances by two
excellent actors. Hot shot Chicago attorney Hank Palmer
(ROBERT DOWNEY JR.) returns to his home town upon the
sudden death of his mother. He
and his father, Judge Joseph
Palmer (ROBERT DUVALL,)
have been estranged and their
meeting is awkward and painful.
Obviously, Hank has been absent a long time and his father
resents his lack of concern
about his family and his attitude
about the law. The judge is a
stickler concerning legal procedure and considers Hank’s
methods shady and unprincipled. Suddenly, the Judge is
accused of deliberately running
over and killing a recently released local hoodlum whom he
had sentenced to prison for 20
years. He pleads that he has no
recollection of the incident and
the trial becomes the crux of the
plot. A local defense lawyer
proves inadequate and Hank
becomes involved although the
Judge accepts him reluctantly.
The son must overcome the
father’s basic pride and selfesteem even as he realizes that
the Judge will not bow to win-
Calling for Minyan
Volunteers
The Minyan Group of
Greenbriar at Whittingham has
serviced our community for
over 20 years and now we
need your help in order to continue this most important service for our residents. We are
seeking both male and female
volunteers, but of course those
who, because of their particular religious preference, wish
only men at their minyan can
make that request. You do not
have to be fluent in Hebrew to
be part of our group, but we
need your presence in order to
ensure at least 10 people at all
Shiva minyans. If you are fluent in Hebrew we might ask
that you would also consider
being a minyan leader as well.
For information and to volunteer, call: Eddie Thompson860-2664/ Aaron Nitkin-3957598/ Jim Penzias-860-8344.
ning without telling the truth.
While the film seemed somewhat overlong, small parts by
VERA FARMIGA, VINCENT
D’ONOFRIO and BILLY BOB
THORNTON round out this
strong cast; but the load is definitely carried by DOWNEY and
DUVALL. RATING…B+.
Nurse’s Notes
Stephanie Fitzsimmons
Sexton, RN, APN
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Exercise in the New Year!
It may only be December,
but it is a great time to start
thinking about New Year’s
resolutions. How about committing to a regular exercise
routine? As you grow older,
an active lifestyle is more
important than ever. Regular
exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage
symptoms of illness or pain.
Exercise is good for your
body; it’s also good for your
mind, mood, and memory.
Whether you are generally
healthy or are managing an
illness, there are plenty of
ways to get more active, improve confidence, and boost
your fitness. Exercise is the
key to healthy aging but it is
a struggle to stay committed.
Starting or maintaining a
regular exercise routine can
be a challenge. You may feel
discouraged by illness, ongoing health problems, or concerns about injuries or falls.
If you have never exercised
before, you may not know
where to begin. Maybe you
think that exercise is simply
not for you.
Exercise can energize your
mood, relieve stress, help
you manage symptoms of
illness and pain, and improve
your overall sense of wellbeing. In fact, exercise is the
key to staying strong, energetic, and healthy as you get
older.
No matter your age or your
current physical condition,
you can benefit from exercise. Reaping the rewards of
exercise doesn’t require
strenuous workouts or trips
to the gym. It’s about adding
more movement and activity
to your life, even in small
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ways. Whether you are generally healthy or are managing an illness—even if you’re
housebound—there are
many easy ways to get your
body moving and improve
your health.
Myth 1: Exercise increases
the risk of falling down.
Fact: Regular exercise, by
building strength and stamina, prevents loss of bone
mass and improves balance,
actually reducing your risk of
falling.
Myth 2: It’s too late. I’m
already too old to start exercising.
Fact: You’re never too old
to exercise! If you’ve never
exercised before, or it’s been
a while, start with light walking and other gentle activities. Research shows that a
sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy for adults over 50.
Myth 3: I’m disabled. I
can’t exercise sitting down.
Fact: Chair-bound people
face special challenges but
can lift light weights, stretch,
and do chair aerobics to increase range of motion, improve muscle tone, and promote cardiovascular health.
Exercise helps adults
maintain or lose weight. As
metabolism naturally slows
with age, maintaining a
healthy weight is a challenge. Exercise helps increase metabolism and
builds muscle mass, helping
to burn more calories. When
your body reaches a healthy
weight, your overall wellness
will improve.
Exercise reduces the impact of illness and chronic
disease. Among the many
benefits of exercise for adults
over 50 include better heart
health and blood pressure,
better bone density, and better digestive functioning.
Exercise enhances mobility, flexibility, and balance in
older adults. Exercise improves your strength, flexibility and posture, which in turn
will help with balance, coordination, and reducing the risk
of falls. Strength training also
helps alleviate the symptoms
of chronic conditions such as
arthritis.
Exercise improves your
sleep. Exercise often improves sleep, helping you fall
asleep more quickly and
sleep more deeply.
Exercise boosts mood and
self-confidence. Endorphins
produced by exercise can
actually help you feel better
and reduce feelings of sadness or depression. Being
active and feeling strong
naturally helps you feel more
self-confident and sure of
yourself.
Committing to a routine of
physical activity is one of the
healthiest decisions you can
make. Before you get moving, though, consider how
best to be safe.
Get medical clearance
from your doctor before starting an exercise program, especially if you have a preexisting condition. Ask if there
are any activities you should
avoid.
Start slowly. If you haven’t
been active in a while, it can
be harmful to go “all out.”
Instead, build up your exercise program little by little.
Try spacing workouts in tenminute increments twice a
day.. Warm up, cool down,
and keep water handy. An
exercise class might be a
good start, you are committed and someone will safely
teach you how to use
weights.
Commit to an exercise
schedule for at least 3 or 4
weeks so that it becomes
habit, and maybe get an exercise buddy who will help
you with your commitment.
Walking is a perfect way to
start exercising. It requires
no special equipment, aside
from a pair of comfortable
walking shoes, and can be
done anywhere.
Water aerobics and water
sports are wonderful for seniors because water reduces
stress and strain on the
body’s joints.
Yoga combines a series of
poses with breathing. Moving
through the poses, works on
strength, flexibility and balance. Yoga can be adapted
to any level.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are
martial arts-inspired systems
of movement that increase
balance and strength.
Classes for seniors are often
available at your local YMCA
or community center.
You are very fortunate to
live in a community where
you have the clubhouse and
the Monroe Township Senior
Center. Reach out and find
out what exercise classes
are available to you!
Lecture: December 1, 1
pm, “Healthy Snacking in a
Nutshell” Teresa Grass, RD
(Registered Dietitian.) Please
register with the Concierge.
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2014
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WHITTINGHAM:
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Senior Solutions
By Helen Oxenberg,
MSW, ACSW,
(Helen Oxenberg’s column,
Senior Solutions is syndicated
and appears in several states)
Dear Solutions: What do
you do with a wife who seems
to enjoy picking fights all the
time over unimportant things –
mostly when I’m trying to fall
asleep.
-EdDear Ed: The first thing you
do is recognize that they’re
important things because
they’re making you pay attention to her! WAKE UP ED.
SHE’S TRYING TO GET
YOUR ATTENTION. Stop
dreaming that she enjoys picking fights and try to find out
what’s really bothering her in
this marriage. After you find
out and you discuss it with her
and you try to change what’s
wrong - THEN you can go
back to sleep.
Dear Solutions: I’ve been
going out with someone for a
long time and he wants to
marry me. I like him a lot, I
don’t think I love him but he’s
very wealthy and it’s tempting. A month ago a friend of
mine introduced me to a man
who he thought would be a
good match for me. I really
enjoy being with this person
because he makes me laugh
all the time and I love to
laugh. He, a senior now, was
not a very ambitious man
though and he just has a
modest income. I don’t know
whether to give up the other
boyfriend. My sister says I
should stick with him because I’ll always have a full
belly. I’m afraid to give him
up and yet I’m torn.
-Joan
Dear Joan: Depends on
whether you want a belly
laugh or a belly full. Laughter
is a great glue that helps to
keep people attached. You
have to decide whether you
want to stick with that good
trait (assuming other traits are
good also) or take your
chances. Money can be lost –
how would you feel about being with the other boyfriend if
he lost his money? Could you
laugh that off? Bottom line – if
you really cared enough about
the money man you wouldn’t
be asking the question.
Dear Solutions: My beautiful, smart, well-educated
granddaughter went to study a
very foreign language in a very
foreign country. While there
she “fell in love” with one of
the native men and married
him there so he could have his
family attend. Now they’re going to come and visit me so
she can introduce him to me.
I’m very upset. He’s not only a
different race, a different religion, a different culture but he’s
not even as educated as she
is or as accomplished or anything else. I’m embarrassed by
the whole thing and I don’t
know how to act with them or
what to tell people.
-MollyDear Molly: There are
three important words here.
The first is “act”. So – act like
the loving grandmother you
say you are which means
accept and respect your
granddaughter’s choice and
hope that you will find it in
your heart to welcome the
stranger. The next word is
“as”. “He’s not even “as” educated,” etc., as she is so
what to tell people. I guess it
would be easier for you to tell
people if there were at least
the word “more” involved as
in – he’s “more” educated (a
doctor at least), “more” talented (a celebrity at least),
“more” prosperous (a millionaire maybe?). In your mind
the “more” would make him
equal even if you look at his
race, ethnicity, culture or nationality as inferior to yours.
So what to tell people? Tell
them you’re thrilled that your
granddaughter married
someone she really loves
who really loves her. The
reality is that although people
may be curious they don’t
really care. Since you really
care about your granddaughter’s happiness, accept this
as a done deal and sincerely
give them your blessing.
Dear Solutions: I was beginning to get very irritated
by my boyfriend and I’m lashing out at him. I don’t know if
I love him anymore. Someone told me to act especially
loving and the feeling would
come back. Do you think
that’s true?
-GloriaDear Gloria: Good prescription. Can’t hurt. Might help. No
guarantees. Worth a try. Let
me know.
Problems? Become part of
the Solution. Write to Helen
Oxenberg, Senior Solutions,
P.O. Box 346, Jamesburg,
NJ08831
or
email:
Helox72@comcast.net
Several long-term residents of GW helped new resident Irwin Dunsky (far right) understand how
the community operates.
Welcome New Residents!!!
about the newly redone Community Center which has programs for adults as well as
youth, and praised the new
Senior Services Center. Bill
Hinkle as General Manager
urged the residents to drive
safely, follow traffic safety
rules when walking as well as
driving. Monica Caterson informed the group about the
“Mr. Fix-it” services available
to residents.
Paul Bresalier urged the
new residents to join the
Civic Club that sponsors the
GWVOICE, the community’s
independent publication, and
contributes to a number of
community services such as
the First Aid Squad, the Library, the Food Bank, the
Senior Center, and scholarships to two deserving Mon-
roe High School seniors.
Adrian Mittler asked those
present to consider donating
to the Holiday Fund which is
distributed to our employees
as holiday gifts in recognition
of their service and dedication to the needs of residents. Allan Cooper explained the new programs
the Golf Club has initiated to
attract new members, especially those who have never
taken up golf. Jerry Cohen
reminded all that the GW Chorus will be presenting a holiday
program on December 12, and
also announced that the January program will feature a specialist in cervical chiropractic.
Rita Pearlman explained how
Whittingham is organized,
urged Whittingham residents
to contact her and plan to attend meeting and coffees de-
signed to orient new residents.
Paul Klarman discussed the
structure and functions of
WHOA (Whittingham Homeowners Association,) and
Howard Abrams did the
same for the Greenbriar at
Whittingham Community Association, delineating the different functions and responsibilities. New residents will
need time and due diligence
before they can master the
structure and extent of the lay
governing bodies.
The Residents Civic Club
meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm.
Gene Gursky is president and
Ben Baum is vice-president.
All residents are welcome to
attend meetings. They are
urged to join the Club and participate in its many activities.
The Green Thumb
By Laura Resnick
What Color Is Your Thumb?
Actually, it doesn’t matter
what color your thumb is
when it comes to “water gardening.” There’s little more
involved than filling a small
container with water and
sticking the cut end of a stem
in it. For such a simple procedure the results can be
outstanding. Roots soon appear along the submerged
stems, followed shortly by
new leaves at the top. The
after-care is almost as simple
as the initial step. For best
results, change the water
every week to keep it sweet
and fresh. Add a few drops
of liquid plant food after each
change. If the roots get too
dense, cut them back from
time to time: this will stimulate new healthy growth. The
following species will perform
well without soil:
Dracaena (corn plant) offers
a variety of leaf sizes and
shapes. Take 12- to 15-inch
cuttings with leafy heads.
You can trim the plant to
keep the vining growth compact, or let it spread.
Coleus, so easy to root,
contributes brightly colored
foliage to your collection.
Swedish Ivy and English
Ivy each add a distinctive
hearty vine to the mix.
Chinese Evergreen features large variegated leaves
held on firm upright stems.
Since it will thrive in dim
light, you can use it to liven
up an otherwise dreary corner.
Sweet Potatoes are the
most responsive of all plants
to water culture. Their lush
vining growth literally cascades from the tuber that’s
half submerged in water.
With very little care, you’ll
have a specimen plant in just
a few weeks.
Experiment, and see what
interesting containers you
have on hand to enhance
your water gardens, such as
wine goblets, cruets, pitchers, mugs and the like.
Holiday Gift Plants will
stay attractive long after the
holiday season is over, especially under the right conditions. All require bright light –
preferably sunlight – during
the day, and cool temperature (about 65 F.) at night,
and all need watering before
the soil is dry to the touch.
Azalea flowers will wilt and
die prematurely if the soil
becomes too dry.
Christmas Pepper, with
its colorful fruits, should be
treated as an annual – throw
it away when it becomes unattractive. You can dry the
peppers and use them as
seasoning, but watch out –
they’re hot! Water the Cyclamen around the edges of the
pot, because water in the
crown may cause rot. If
leaves or flowers turn yellow,
it could be from the soil dry-
ing out, too high night temperature (above 70 F.) or not
enough light.
Poinsettias do best with at
least four hours of direct
sunlight in a draft-free location. Cut back plants in late
spring after flowering, and
repot in fresh soil. They may
survive for many years as
foliage plants, all green. Your
poinsettia will flower only if
you give it alternating light
and 14 hours of darkness for
six weeks. Do this in September and October for
bloom in December.
The Inevitable Winter
On December 21 the sun
will cross over the imaginary
line of the equator and
moves back into the northern
hemisphere. This, the winter
solstice, is the darkest and
longest night of the coldest
season. But here’s the good
news: This is the very moment when light gains
against the darkness, bringing the promise of spring’s
awakening, and summer’s
fruitfulness.
Happy Holidays to all!
Reminder:
the
Green
Thumbs will meet at 11am on
Tuesday, December 9, at the
Monroe Twp. Senior Center.
Finance and Investing
By Irwin Kaplan
A Personal Policy for Investing
Being a successful investor
is not only having Mr. Market
striving to reach new highs that helps too - but, you also
need the discipline to follow
the rules YOU set for YOUR
portfolio, and the individual
investments you select.
Why? Well, most of us have
no control over what happens
in the world, or to predict the
stock market, or when interest
rates will move up or down,
the cost of living, the U.S. or
world economies.
That’s a fact, accept it.
Obviously, there are many
choices and opinions about
the best way to invest for a
long and worry-free retirement.
History has shown that the
trait most common for investment success is discipline.
History has also shown that
discipline trumps intuition and
forecasting the future. The unexpected and unknown is always with us.
Disciplined investors abide
by investment rules that protect them and guide them
through the ups and downs of
the stock market. The ups and
downs always offer opportunities. And, those ups and
News from the Golf Board
Changes to the Golf Course
operations are planned for the
2015 Season: Time will be
available for non-league golfers to play on Tuesday mornings. For many years Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday
mornings were set aside for the
Men’s and Women’s Golf
Leagues. However, as the total
number of League Players has
diminished, the Golf Board has
decided to have both groups
play on Wednesday and Thursday to make more open time on
the Golf Course. The Men’s 9
hole and 18 hole Leagues will
play on Wednesday, while all
the Women’s Leagues will play
on Thursday.
In our continuing effort to
bring in new golfers, the course
will host a Member Invitational
Outing during the 2015 season.
Members can invite a nonmember friend to try out the Golf
Course: the member is expected to pay the cart fee. Refreshments will be served.
The purpose of this event is
to expose residents and nonresidents to experience the
Golf Course. Non-members
have no easy way of getting to
experience playing on our
Course. Whenever people
play our course they are very
impressed and describe it as a
hidden jewel. This outing will
bring the course to more people’s attention. We are, after
all, trying to increase the number of members playing at
Greenbriar.
We are making some
changes to the Course itself.
We are enlarging the size of
the greens. This is a relatively
simple procedure that doesn’t
incur extra costs. When the
greens are mowed an extra
three to five feet will be cut
down to the level of the green.
This addition will include the
entire perimeter of the Green.
The cutting will be done in
several stages so as not to
distress the grass. Following
that, a new fringe area will be
cut, which is taller than grass
on the green but lower than on
the fairway or rough that surrounds the green.
The larger greens will make it
somewhat easier to land on the
greens. On the other hand during tournaments the flag stick
can be moved to more challenging locations if so desired.
Some of the tee boxes will
be changed for the 2015 season. On the fourth hole the
area between the men’s white
tee and blue tee will be filled
in. This will create one large
tee box. The white and blue
tee markers can be moved
accordingly. By increasing the
tee box area the grass in any
given spot will have a chance
to regenerate. This makes
things more enjoyable for the
Tennis Club
By Claire Finestein
On October 18 the club had
its end-of-season runoff. There
was a great turnout of 48 people. Everything was done to
perfection due to the help of
Linda Shiff, Diane Altman,
Dolores Schmidt and Arlene
Lazar. The food was catered
by the bagel bazaar with delivery and distribution assured by
our own Herb Levin and Al
Schmidt. All who attended enjoyed themselves.
Once again Dick Brief is
planning a Florida reunion in
January. Anyone interested
should contact Dick; he did a
great job last year and we can
expect a similar performance
this year.
The tennis club wishes everyone a happy and healthy
New Year.
downs can stir up costly emotions.
Fear, greed, and opinions
may lead investors in the
wrong direction: to untimely
buys, sells, and holds. Investors must constantly fight the
wave of news reporting. Wise
investors separate reporting
from rationalization. To fortify
your investments against dangers, devise and set established rules for portfolio success.
Here are some investment
criteria topics you have to understand, and devise rules to
use for efficient investing:
The economy: Where are
we now and what are future
expectations - short term and
long term. Consider THUD
economic conditions and outlook. (THUD - taxes, housing
starts, unemployment, deficits.)
Industry and Stock selection
rules: What industries have a
“bright’ future with forecasted
increased revenues? What
stocks to buy in those industries?
When- to-buy rules: How to
calculate the buy-in price. The
price ranges and earnings expectations.
When to sell - to take profits
or stop losses.
Portfolio rules that are manageable by YOU.
A periodic review of portfolio
sectors.
Read and be informed about
the markets and individual
stocks.
This is the short list.
There are many stories
“around” about investing in
different stages of the stock
markets’ march to higher averages. There is no shortage of
opinion to this very complex
subject.
That’s another reason to
have investment rules.
Picking stocks in which to
invest for your retirement portfolio is not easy. Those who
have to deal with the results of
your choices are YOU and
YOURS. If you can’t cope with
the work involved yourself, get
professional help you can
work with. And, STICK TO
THE RULES. Remember the
word discipline. History tells
us it pays off.
Golf Board
players and better for the condition of the tee. The area in
front of the white tee box will
be built up so that a new red
tee area will be created for the
women golfers. This means
that some of the women who
have trouble walking will not
have to walk across the fairway to tee off.
The program to improve the
sand traps will continue. A few
traps are refurbished each
year with money coming from
our reserve fund.
Ladies Golf
By Carol Cooper and
Ruth Reich
Sadly, our league is over for
this season. The trees have
dropped their leaves and we no
longer have to remember to
sign up for “the next weeks
league play.” With the exception
of a few days the weather remained beautiful and the
leagues were able to play until
the end of the season.
Next year the 2015 leagues
will be consolidated to Thursdays, allowing open time on
Tuesdays.
We are happy to share the
wonderful news that Anne
Hughes and Myrna Reiter
played in the Special Olympics.
The event was held at the
Mountain View golf course.
They won the Gold Medal for
the NJ State competition. They
played alternate strokes with the
golfers who are enrolled in the
Golf Special Olympics team.
They are called Unified Partners. Congratulations are due
Anne and Myrna.
We welcome our new VP
Nancy Hynes and our new Secretary Jean Russo. We know
they will serve us well.
Please note the following
schedule for 2015.
April 16, First day of play
May 15, Opening breakfast
June 4, Fun day
July 30, Club championship
Aug. 6, Club championship
Aug. 20, Member / member
Oct. 9, Closing and Awards
luncheon
Oct. 15, Last Day of play
For the first time our VP
Nancy is planning an overnight
to Renault Winery in Egg Harbor on Sept. 28 and 29. More
information to follow. The board
voted to raise the dues to $55.
The dues includes the opening
breakfast and all the prize
money.
We wish all our members
whether home or away a
healthy, happy winter. We look
forward to seeing all in the
spring.
Alisa Hadassah
By Rhoda Juskow
Congratulations to our Myrtle Wreath Honorees - Hazel
Cunninghis and Claire Lazar.
Alisa Chapter had the opportunity to honor these women
who have done so much for
us; Hazel by being a most
wonderful Treasurer for at
least 5 or 6 years, and Claire
who continually works on so
many events, region raffles,
and is a leader and hands-on
person all of the time.
Member Appreciation was a
delightful evening at which
time we voted on our new
slate of officers for 2015, honored some of our very special
members - Dorothy Brotman,
Judy Gerstein and Merna
Levinthal, and had the pleasure of listening to Steve Zeitlin,
renowned folklorist. Thank
you, as always, to Caroline
Marks for setting up our desserts so beautifully.
The Lunch Bunch group just
keeps growing as about 20
Hadassah members have their
monthly get together and as
usual, all had a good time.
Save the Date
Tuesday, December 2 - 1:30
pm - Rabbi Melinda Panken of
Temple Shaari Emeth will
speak about Biomedical Ethics
and end-of-life decisions. Contact Ella Goldstein - 235-9616
to reserve your place.
Monday, December 15 7:15 pm - Our last monthly
meeting for the year will feature Muriel Hertan, an NGO
(non-government organization)
representative to the United
Nations. She will be speaking
about the current and growing
anti-Semitism in Europe.
Wednesday, December 17 1 pm - The Lunch Bunch will
be celebrating Chanukah with
a party at Lox, Stock & Deli. If
you would like to participate in
a grab-bag, please bring a $10
gift. Contact Phyllis Soffer at
609-409-3379 or Marilyn Taffet at 609-860-8406 to RSVP.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
- 1:30 pm - A movie (to be announced) will be shown at the
home of Joanne Ferstan.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 We will celebrate Tu B’shvat
with a Seder to be conducted
by Sheila Farber. Further details will be provided at a later
date.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at
2 pm - Rabbi Wisnia of Temple Beth Chaim of West Windsor will present a Purim program at the home of Ella Goldstein. To register, call 609-235
-9616 or email ellangoldstein@gmail.com.
Donations to Hadassah
would be appreciated at all
programs where there is no
charge.
If you are a Hadassah member and are interested in helping to plan programs and
events, call Bunny Bloom at
409-4498. We look forward to
new ideas and suggestions to
keep our meetings interesting
and informative.
Greenbriar
Bridge Club
By Arthur Van Blerkom
It is now December 2014
and the GW Duplicate Bridge
Club is in winter mode with the
Monday game located at Encore; there is no daily cost.
The regular Thursday night
game has been suspended for
the winter. By the way in the
September and October Voice
bridge articles written by me I
reviewed the intermediate
bridge lessons given at GW on
how to play bridge in the 21st
Century. It is not the only correct variation but it is a good
beginning and later you and
your partner can make adjustments.
The ACBL UNIT 140 (of
which GW is a member)
Newsletter called the Declarer
publishes a column called the
Novice Corner is written by
Arnie Cohen who moved into
GW at the end of October. In
the fall 2014 issue the article’s
subject is Preemption. I talked
to Arnie and told him I was
going to reproduce it in the
GWVOICE with recognition of
authorship and publication to
both him and Unit 140. This is
one of the best articles
(reproduced below) on Preemptive Bidding I have seen
and I suggest you review it
carefully. If interested, you can
get a copy of a current or past
issue of the DECLARER from
the Web through New Jersey
Bridge Unit 140; the next edition of the Declarer will continue the topic of Preemptive
Bidding.
Novice Corner
By Arnie Kohn
Preemption
Preemptive bidding is one of
the most valuable tools available. A preemptive bid is
made on a long mono-suited
hand with a minimum of defensive values. One should base
the bid on the number of tricks
available in the hand and the
vulnerability of the two sides.
The bid has nothing to do with
points, but solely on trick expectancy. One can expect to
be doubled, so the resulting
score must be less than the
Novice Corner
score the opponents would
obtain by bidding and making
a game. For example you are
dealt S AKQxxxx H xx D xx C
xx and the opponents are vulnerable and your side in not
vulnerable, your correct call is
Four Spades. The opponents
Game Contract is worth 600 +
Points and your seven sure
tricks will hold your losses to
500 points. Should the vulnerability be equal your call is
Three Spades. The loss you
would incur will be less than the
opponents would score for making a game. Should the vulnerability be unfavorable, I recommend not bidding. Please forget
any rules, such as "a seven
card suit and less than ten
points" as a guideline. I do not
recommend preempting with an
Ace or King outside your suit. If
you have that outside card, for
now you can probably open one
of your suit. The next article will
discuss other types of preempts.
(From the fall issue of Declarer,
New Jersey Bridge Unit 140.)
By the way, if you would like
to play a little duplicate bridge
and learn more about the subject, the Monday game is usually best for less experienced
players. The less experienced
players would be competing
against players of a similar
level of expertise. Assistance
is available for the asking.
If any player, a Bridge Club
member or not, who has any
bridge questions please contact the writer of this letter at
cpaavb@aol.com or 609-8606346.
Below is a review of the October Monday and Thursday
bridge games combined. Scoring will not appear again until
the spring since there are no
regular duplicate bridge
games at GW until then.
Monday and Thursday
Games on October 6, 9, 13,
20, 27.
Marilyn Askin 101 Natalie
Cancel 001 Cheryl Davis 010
Anthony Dippolito 001 Inge
Dippolito 001 Elaine Egers
300 Daniel Engel 111 Renata
Gervis 011 Doris Frisch 101
Roseanne Goodstein 001
Ronnie Greenhouse 211
Selma Herzog 100 John Ievers 010 Manny Jarvis 101 Ed
Kantner 111 Dorothy
Kreitaberg 101 Richard Lazar
110 Robert Leavitt 001 Ruth
Marcus 100 Lila Pollinger 211
Barry Salka 011 Eileen Salka
011 Elaine Singer 010 Myron
Stein 010 Joe Tauber 011
Kurt Weiss 010.
GW
“Connections”
By Dorothy Thompson
We hope everyone had a
wonderfully filling Thanksgiving.
At GW we have much to be
thankful for. With our many
organizations, there is something for each of us to be active in.
Some of the charities that
we are involved in are the
Women Aware Shelter, HomeFront and the Monroe Twp.
Food Pantry. We assisted at
the Senior Center the day before Thanksgiving helping
them set up for the following
day’s turkey dinner.. The Senior Center had Thanksgiving
again this year for those seniors who would have been
celebrating alone. We donated
$100 to this worthy cause.
Our “Connections” ladies
have been very busy planning
for 2015. Take out your 2015
calendar, I know you probably
received a few in the mail by
now, and start marking down
some important dates.
December 9, we will go to
Atlantic City to the Trop for a
show, money to get you
started, and dinner at Carmine’s. The cost is $59 and
you can call Carol Essner at
655-0304 to see if there is still
room. When trips fill up, we
always receive a cancellation
close to the date of the trip.
On May 4, 2015, we will
have our installation followed
by a musical treat, “The Watering Can Band”. Our own
Eddie Thompson is part of this
musical group which sings
songs from the 40’s to 60’s.
This evening will be held at 7
pm in our Ballroom.
On May 13, we will be going
to Staten Island to visit the
New York Chinese Scholar’s
Gardens, located in the Snug
Harbor Cultural Center and
then go to the Alice Austen
House. Alice Austen, a 19th
century photographer was
ahead of her time. Lunch will
be at the Da Noi Restaurant,
an Italian restaurant listed in
Zagat. This trip is limited to 49
people. Checks will be accepted April 15 and the cost is
$49 for this wonderful day.
On June 18, we will go to
Knob Hill for our Book and Author Luncheon. The book is
entitled Henna House by Nomi
Eve. In this book the author
paints a picture of Yemenite
Jewry during the 20th century.
Evocative and enthralling...a
tale and traits of a young
woman...her family, her community and the rituals (henna)
that bind them. She also wrote
The Family Orchard, a Book of
the Month Club selection
which was nominated for a
National Jewish Book Award.
Seating will be limited and we
urge you to place your check
for $42 after May 7.
On July 16, we will go to the
Seeing Eye Institute in Morristown and we will learn the history of guide dog training and
have an opportunity to meet a
guide dog trainer and someone
who has been paired with a
dog. We will then have a repeat
visit to the Cozy Cupboard Tea
Room, a venue we visited last
year. Checks for $62 will be accepted after June 4.
Check the rounders in the
back hall opposite the pool for
flyers and additional information about “Connections”.
Our Study Groups continue
to have some openings,
please call Barbara Fineman
at 395-8038 or Annette Roth
at 655-9088. The groups are
as follows: Book Study - Barbara Fineman, The Classics Phyllis Daybock, It’s Debatable - Harriet Bachman, Movie
Group - Arlene Lazar, Play
Reading - Marcia Lambek,
Provocative Thinking - Rita
Modell, Short Stories - Juliet
Klein. Do you have another
idea for a group? Please call
Barbara or Annette.
Don’t forget that we accept
in-season clothing. Call
Marilyn Steiner - 860-6494 - at
10 Umberland Place or Doris
Becker - 395-8018 - at 12 Severn Way. Please call them to
let them know you are dropping off bags of clothing. We
also accept cosmetic samples
and the samples you receive
at hotels and on a cruise.
We can send a greeting
card through “Connections” for
$2.50. Just call Dorothy
Thompson - 869-2664 and she
can send a card for you. Now,
how easy is that. $1 of every
card sent goes directly into our
Charitable Giving Fund.
GW Friends
By Len Greenberg
December is normally a
busy month with important
holidays and people leaving
for vacations and winter getaways. If the Ebola police
haven’t gotten you perhaps
you’d like to get out to one of
our interesting group meetings. There will not be a general membership meeting in
December because of the
closeness of Christmas. We
would like to extend to all our
members a happy holiday season and a safe and healthy
New Year. Please check out
our event schedule for the
month of December.
I would like to add that we
are looking for some of our
new members to become active in our quickly growing organization. If you have any
organizational background or
have fresh ideas we would like
to hear from you. Just contact
one of our officers listed below:
President: Bob Blum 4096705, Vice President: Bob
Berkowitz 395-7043, Treasurer; Marv Bachman 4095464, Secretary: Gene Ross
395- 9311, Corresponding
Secretary: 409-1663.
Events Schedule:
Monday, December 1: Mem(Continued on page 14)
Wishing all my friends at
Greenbriar-Whittingham a
Happy and Healthy
Holiday Season!
GW Friends
bership Breakfast. We gather
in the Tap Room at 9 am for a
friendly breakfast. For just $8
p.p. you can choose from the
Tap Room’s breakfast menu
and have a chance to make
new friends. We have a lot of
fun. Call Howie Katz for a reservation. 409-8606.
Monday, December 1:
Movie Group. Once a month,
Bob Modell leads this popular
group in a discussion of the
latest movies. They get together at 4 pm in the Towne
Centre. Call Bob and let him
know you are coming. 3958575
Wednesday, December 3:
Pool & Billiards Club. If you
love the game or have always
wanted to learn call Norm
Goodman and let him know
you want to participate. We
get together for Pizza and at 2
pm for pool or billiards, always
a welcoming group. Norm can
be reached at 395-8998
Tuesday, December 9: Finance and Investing Group.
Our resident financial guru,
Irwin Kaplan leads the discussion on new ideas in the field
of finance. There is always
some new ideas. The group
meets at 7:30 pm in the
Towne Centre. Do your own
homework and make up your
own mind. Call Irwin and let
him know you are coming. 860
-9582
Monday, December 15: Music Group. Dave Lasser heads
up this group of music lovers.
They meet at 7:30 pm in the
Towne Centre for a new presentation each month. At each
meeting a member of the
group gives a presentation of
his choice. Anything from
Bach to Boogey and the
Beatles is welcome. This
month we will hear from Norm
Katz who will present Sir
James Galway, worldrenowned flutist. Call Dave
and let him know you are coming. 409-7667
Tuesday, December 16:
Lunch with Friends. We meet,
in the Tap Room, for a casual
lunch at 1 pm. Gregg has
worked up a special menu for
us. For just $10 you can
choose from an assortment of
sandwiches and salads. Seating is limited, so call Howie
Katz at 409-8606 and let him
know you are coming.
Monday, December 22:
Book Group. Normally meets
every fourth Monday at 4 pm,
in the Towne Centre. If you
love to discuss books, new
and old, this group is for you.
Call Marv Bachman and see
how you can get involved.
Membership Meeting and
Speakers Program: Due to the
proximity of Christmas to our
usual fourth Monday meeting
night, there will be no membership meeting this month.
Attention all Snow Birds!
Keep your eyes and ears open
for upcoming South Florida
events sponsored by your GW
Friends.
Italian American
Sr. Cultural Club
By Rose Corso
It’s December 2014 and the
Italian American Sr. Cultural
Club celebrated as it usually
does, a night full of joyful music and excellent food to welcome the approach of a New
Year.
Point of Interest: Don Aida
Brunacci, canon of the Cathedral of San Rufino in Assisi,
Italy passed away in February
2014. Don Aida assisted in the
rescue of more than 200 Jewish refugees during WWII.
With the help of other clerics,
he arranged the printing of
false documents for the Jews,
allowing them to obtain official
stamps to aid in their escape.
Don Aida put his life on the
line when he lodged Jewish
families in his own residence.
On May 15, 1944, the Nazis
arrested and transported him
to a concentration camp, but
never discovered the family in
hiding. The Allies freed Don
Aida and other prisoners on
June 4 when they entered
Rome.
In March 2004, St.
Bonaventure honored Don
Aida with its first National Gaudete Medal during a special
program at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
The State of Israel awarded
Don Aida the Medal of the
Righteous Gentile for his efforts. Currently on display at
The Regina A. Quick Center
for the Arts is an exhibition of
Don Aida’s story, Memoria:
Assisi and the Jews, 1943 1944. (Information for the article thanks to Bert Herling.)
Dates to remember: NO
MEETING in December - remember December 11, the
Christmas Gala. (Don’t forget
this one!) Ciao a tutti.
ORT America
By Nancy Feuerstein
ORT America is doing more
than simply speaking to our
supporters; we are listening
and sharing. How are we doing this?
ORT is on Facebook. For
several years we have been
sharing all of our biggest stories from around the globe,
including pictures from our
chapters, testimonials from
students and illustrated news
items. ORT is on Flickr. Our
Flickr page has an in-depth
view of ORT’s work at home
and abroad. ORT is on Youtube where you can listen to
students give their first-hand
testimony about the differences that an ORT education
can make, or hear from teachers working in ORT schools.
We support ORT’s important
work here at GW by participating in the many entertaining
and informative events.
On Tuesday, October 7 we
spent a very memorable afternoon at the East Brunswick
Chateau for a special Region
Event. After a delicious luncheon, we learned about the
“Monuments Men” from Harry
Ettlinger, one of the few remaining survivors of this historic group. Harry’s platoon
went into Germany to rescue
artistic masterpieces stolen by
the Nazis and returned them
to their rightful owners. We
thank Roz Scheidt for planning
this informative and enjoyable
event.
On October 15, a group of
us shared an Ethnic Luncheon
at a Greek restaurant in Highland Park where we learned
about the history of the Jews
in Greece from our own Muriel
Hertan. We were “taken on a
tour” of Greek historical sites
by a very knowledgeable
travel agent. The meal was
delicious and we thank Muriel,
Barbara Fidler and Ann Gold
for arranging this Greek experience.
Our ever-popular card party
took place in the ballroom on
October 22, catered by Lox,
Stock & Deli. We enjoyed
games of canasta, mahjongg
and pan with our friends. As
always, we thank Muriel
Ziegelheim and Janice Demby
for their hard work in making
our card parties so successful.
Many of us gathered at the
Senior Center on Wednesday,
October 29 for a very informative and interesting meeting.
Elaine Jacoby, Rutgers professor, attorney and lecturer at
the Evergreen Forum spoke to
us about women in politics.
She related the past history of
women who entered this field,
the problems women face in
running for office and the
women serving today or campaigning. Thank you to Alyce
Goldberg and Lynda Radowitz
for inviting Ms. Jacoby as our
guest speaker.
On December 17 everyone
is invited to join us for our annual holiday party at 7 pm at
the Senior Center. We always
enjoy participating in the auction, so please bring a
wrapped gift of a minimum
value of $5, with a little poem
or clue about the item. There
will be an installation of our
new officers for 2015 and refreshments will be served. If
you need a ride, call Ann Gold
at 409-0668 as car pools are
available.
We have many exciting
events planned for the coming
year, so save these dates and
watch for further details.
March 25 – Card Party
April 13 – Book and Author
Luncheon at Battleground
Country Club. The author, Boris Fishman will tell us about
his book, “A Replacement
Life”, which was published by
Harper Collins in June, 2014.
His novel is a “Barnes & Noble
Discover Great New Writers”
pick. It is a “provocative, soul(Continued on page 15)
ORT America
ful and sometimes hilarious
story of a failed journalist
asked to do the unthinkable:
forge Holocaust restitution
claims for old Russian Jews in
Brooklyn.” It received RAVE
reviews! The cost will be $48
and everyone is welcome.
Contact Roz at 409-9097 or
Alyce at 409-9545.
May 13 – Media, Pa. – “Hello,
Dolly”
June 1 – Mercer Symphonic
Band
Aug. 12 – Game Day
On-going: Bowling – Beverly
409-7993; Tribute Cards –
Rita 395-8993; Unwanted cell
phones – Kay 409-0955; Gift
cards for Shoprite and Stop &
Shop – Miriam 409-9160.
All our best wishes for a
peaceful and joyful holiday
season!
The Martin
Salmanowitz
Senior Social
Club
By Paul Bresalier
We hope that everyone had
a happy Thanksgiving and that
you were able to spend it with
your family and friends. This
month marks the arrival of Hanukkah, Christmas, and New
Year’s Eve. Happy Holidays to
all.
Our show on October 16
featured an encore performance by the great singer, Darren Williams. Darren’s new
show “Broadway Blockbusters” was a big hit. Once again
we had a sold out event and
all 265 people went home
happy.
We thank our loyal members for their continued support.
Bingo
Our club sponsors and conducts an evening of Bingo on
the second Friday of each
month with doors opening at 7
pm. The next Bingo is scheduled for December 12.
Events Calendar
December 6 – Saturday –
Annual Holiday Dinner and
Show featuring Doug Ferony
and his six-member band. The
band will play for dancing prior
to the show, which is called
“America’s Greatest Songs”.
6:30 pm. Ballroom. Family
style dinner catered by
Jacques includes salad, short
ribs of beef, chicken marsala,
baked ziti, vegetables, cake,
coffee, and soda. $28 pp
members, $31 pp non-resident
guests.
2015
January 8 – Thursday –
New Year’s Brunch featuring
comedian Stewie Stone. 1 pm.
Ballroom. Brunch will be catered by the Bagel Bazaar and
features pancakes, French
toast, scrambled eggs, home
fries, bacon, sausages, bagels, rolls, muffins, assorted
salads, coffee, and a lot more.
$17 pp members, $19 pp
guests.
February 19 – Thursday –
Luncheon show, “From Puccini to Broadway” featuring
soprano Michele Sexton.
12:30 pm. Ballroom. Lunch
catered by the Tap Room Café
includes salad, tilapia, meatballs, ziti, mixed vegetables,
cake, coffee, soda. $17 pp
members, $19 pp non-resident
guests.
Speakers Program - Programs start at 2:30 pm. All
members are invited.
December 11 – John Frank,
Princeton Healthcare System,
will speak about Balance.
December 18 – Margaret
Andreko, AARP, will speak on
Driving Wellness and Safe
Driving
Yiddish Club
By Donna Steif
Our guest on Sunday, November 2 was Rabbi Sally Priesand, the first woman in the
United States to be ordained a
rabbi. She faced many challenges on her way to acceptance as she struggled to
carve a place for herself - and
for all women. Her early dream
of becoming a congregational
rabbi was fulfilled in 1972
when she was ordained by the
Reform movement, the first
woman rabbi in America. This
fulfilled Preisand’s mandate of
religious egalitarianism and
her goal of inclusiveness. Her
thoughtful presentation was a
wonderful learning experience
for all in attendance.
Renewal of membership:
dues of $10 per person must
be paid by the January break-
fast. Place your check in Lockbox #6 in a separate envelope
marked “DUES”. Please note
that unless otherwise specified, programs take place the
first Sunday of every month at
10:15 a.m. Bagels, cream
cheese and coffee are served.
For those who prefer, tea is
also available. Charge is $6
per person unless otherwise
indicated.
Future Programs:
Our Annual Chanukah Party
will be held on Sunday, December 7. Nova, whitefish,
tuna and egg salads with a
variety of cream cheeses and
bagels will be served. There
will be desserts as well as traditional round jelly donuts
(sufganiyot) popular in Israel
during Chanukah. Shlomo
Haviv will provide music and
song in his own exciting fashion. Cost is $20 per person.
2015 Programs:
On January 4, 2015, the
Yiddish Club presents Martin
Schneit, noted lecturer, New
York tour guide and historian.
His subject will be “A Virtual
Tour of Jewish Harlem.” Did
Yiddish Club
MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS
HOURS
The
Management
Offices (on the second floor of the Towne
Centre) are available
weekdays only during
the hours of 9 a.m. to
3 p.m.
During lunch, the
office will be closed
from 12:30 p.m. to 1
p.m. At all other times,
please see the Concierge.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
WHOA Board of Trustees
you know that at one time Harlem was the third largest Jewish settlement in the world?
Discover the celebrities who
resided there. Plan to attend.
February and March breakfasts will be devoted to authors and their books.
February 1, THE WORD
MAVENS, Joyce Eisenberg
and Ellen Scolnic, co-authors
of Dictionary of Jewish Words,
a user-friendly guide of more
than 1,200 Hebrew, Yiddish
and English words which are
part of our conversation sometimes unbeknownst to us, will
provide a fun-filled morning!
March 1, we welcome acclaimed author Gloria Goldreich whom we have hosted
several times. The Yiddish Club
is proud to announce that her
newest book, The Bridal Chair,
a story of Marc Chagall’s daughter, is making its debut at our
breakfast where it will be available for purchase and booksigning. As always, we look forward to Ms. Goldreich’s
enlightening discussion.
Special Event
LIFE IN THE FOREIGN
SERVICE: On Wednesday,
February 4, from 10 - 11:30
am, Sheila Kurtzer will talk
about her life and experiences
in Egypt as the wife of Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer. This program will take place in the
back multi-purpose room and
is limited to 50 people. Reservations a must! Call Zeena
Kelberg at 409-0472. No
charge! Only Yiddish Club
members may attend!
2015 Trips
Note: Only Yiddish Club
members may join our trips.
Wait list only: Our Annual
NJPAC trip will take place on
Friday, February 27. A light
breakfast will be served followed by a dress rehearsal of
the NJ Symphony Orchestra
which will include pieces by
Mozart and Mendelssohn. Afterwards, lunch will be at Tony
Da Caneca’s Restaurant, always delicious and enjoyable.
Bus departs at 7:30 am from
GW Parking lot. Place flyer
from the rounder and check for
$70 per person in an envelope
marked NJSO and deposit into
Lockbox #6.
Wait list only: On Tuesday,
March 31, the Super Gala Kick
-Off of the Centennial Year of
the Folksbiene National Yiddish Theatre will be held in
Carnegie Hall. The program
starring Itzhak Perlman in the
Fiddller’s House and Klezmer
musicians from around the
Globe will begin at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are $80 per person
including door-to-door bus service. Departure is at 4:30 pm
from GW Parking Lot. Plan a
late lunch at home and bring a
snack.
On Tuesday, April 21, there
will be a trip to Philadelphia to
visit the Archaeology and Anthropology Museum as well as
a guided tour of the Israeli Artifacts Gallery all on the extensive grounds of the University
of Pennsylvania. Afterwards
there will be time to further
explore the area. Cost is $35
per person. Lunch is on your
own at the Museum Cafe. Call
Zeena at 409-0472 with any
questions
Multi-Media Center:
The first Sunday of every
month the Multi-Media Center
is open before 10:15 am to
allow Yiddish Club members
ONLY to browse through the
selection of books, DVD’s and
Video Cassettes. Anything
borrowed must be returned by
the following meeting. For an
annotated bibliography, e-mail
Librarian Natasha Rosenbaum
at softefive@aol.com.
Yiddish Vinkle:
Join the women and men at
the Yiddish Vinkle the third
Wednesday of every month
from 10 am to 11:30 am in the
Clubhouse. Even if you know
or understand only a little Yiddish, you will be warmly welcomed. Try it, you might like it!
Remember, you MUST be a
member of the Yiddish Club.
SOMETHING NEW AND
EXCITING! There is serious
thought being given to forming
a Club choir. If you are interested in singing with others
who feel as you do, please
contact Eddie Thompson at
860-2664. Talented Harriet
Bachman has graciously offered to be the piano accompanist.
Please join us at our
monthly Sunday breakfasts as
well as our interesting trips - it
would be our pleasure to greet
you!
Words, Images, Numbers –
Truth or Consequences
By Ruth Banks with
Alex Banks
Invited to speak at GW
by three of the community’s active groups: Hadassah, the Yiddish Club
and the GW Chapter of
the Jewish Federation of
Middlesex County, Aryeh
Green, director of MediaCentral, pointed out that
“it was fitting that he speak
on this particular day, the
76th anniversary of Kristallnacht, a turning point in RAISING AWARENESS OF MEDIA
the world’s acceptance of BIAS...Coming directly from his flight
the Nazi ideology.” “The from Israel, Aryeh Green, Director of
world,” he elaborated, “did MediaCentral, takes a few minutes to
not recognize nor respond catch his breath before addressing a
to their rather nonchalant gathering at GW of members from
acceptance of a hateful the Yiddish Club, GW chapter of the
ideology applied not just to Jewish Federation of Middlesex
Jews but to all who were County, and Hadassah, as well as
not Nazis.” He compared it other interested residents.
to the current issue of ISIS
and how quickly it was
terms that convey a comable to expand while most of
pletely different public image.
the world looked on nonchaHe was critical of images,
lantly at the growing radicalism
words and numbers which
of this Islamic movement.
don’t reveal the true complexMediaCentral is a non-profit
ity and meaning of an event.
independent media liaison or“Without context, the news is
ganization which provides serincomplete.” Helping journalvices and social interaction to
ists to use more accurate lanthe more than 450 foreign corguage in describing events
respondents registered with
enables them to give more
the Israel Government Press
complete information on hosOffice. In an effort to help protilities and leads to a greater
fessional journalists report
understanding by the public.
news accurately and in conNewspaper/media reporting
text, the MediaCentral staff
which uses objective terminoltakes journalists on tours to
ogy in context impacts readers
the places making news, promore positively.
vides them with professional
During the Q & A portion,
and accurate sources, proffers
one question referred to the
the legal, historical and relibias still displayed by certain
gious complexities of situamedia, and what could the ortions that may involve not just
dinary citizen do about it. Mr.
the current conflicts but also
Green’s response was that the
political, economic and ecopublic needs to react to the
logical issues such as water.
inaccurate terminology. Letters
No government is perfect
to the newspaper or TV media
and MediaCentral wants to be
to the effect that accuracy in
sure that reporting of opinion
reporting is important would
is accurate and in context. “I
help. He used the recent imhave observed,” Mr. Green
age of the car attack in the
noted, “an incredible hostility
Jerusalem train station to illusto Israel and Jews around the
trate the point. In the afterworld which permeates society
math, the headline in various
at all levels.” This bias extends
newspapers was that a Palesto the media coverage of
tinian was killed by the police.
events in Israel, which is why
True. But what about the IsMediaCentral was organized.
raelis who were killed? The
“The media affects the public
image implies that we should
discourse – church leaders,
be sympathetic to the Palestinstudents, academics, policy
ian driver; should we disregard
makers, are all affected by the
the civilian who died? Another
distortion of truth, by the use
image he brought up was of a
of images, words and numbers
woman in Gaza looking at a
that often ignore context and
pile of rubble which was
present inaccurate and often
claimed to be her home. What
simplistic views of complex
the caption did not say was
events.”
that the building housed a
He emphasized the role of
Hamas command post and
terminology in shaping the
tunnel. The viewer of course
public discourse. For example,
sympathizes with the disa news report may label sometraught woman, the corollary
one an “agitator,” which conbeing antipathy towards Israel.
veys a particular meaning,
The rise in strength of radiwhile in fact the person could
be an “advocate or activist,”
Your Mental Time Machine
By Arnold Bornstein
You don’t need a science
fiction time machine to convey
you to your past. Your memory
will do it, of course. However,
conveying yourself to your future would require more than
daydreaming. So let’s stay
with the past, for the time being.
My machine goes way back
to Geisinger Hospital, just outside a small, former coalmining town in Pennsylvania
called Shamokin. Obviously, I
have no memory of being born
there, but shortly after moving
to GW, our best friend’s son
became a critical care doctor
at that hospital. Is that ironic?
We still live here, as do our
best friends, whose son, the
doctor, still lives on Long Island in New York. And now
that Thanksgiving has come
and gone, a substantial percentage of our residents, also
known as snowbirds, have
flown to Florida — although I
know a few of them took a
slow drive down.
Ed, our son’s father-in-law,
and his wife also live in our community — and they are snowbirds. Ed, who was a chemist
and was involved with pharmacies, told me his body can no
longer take the winters up here.
His feelings apparently are
shared by many. They prefer
Florida’s weather to the cold
and snow and ice. I certainly
understand that, but would add
that snowfalls are truly beautiful.
We also enjoy living near our
son and daughter and grandchildren all year-round.
Finances can also be a factor in determining whether you
can maintain two homes. In
my case, however, I would
have preferred San Diego in
California, where the weather
generally stays the same all
year-round — neither too hot
nor too cold. I once received
an offer to work at the newspaper, then called The San
Diego Evening Tribune, but it
involved the night shift, and
right or wrong, I decided not to
take it.
Staying in New Jersey during the winter, my wife and I
always seem to plan certain
projects, but somehow we
don’t get to all of them. While
many think it’s terrible when it
snows, we still enjoy looking
out the window at nature’s
beauty. Our community gets
cleared out very fast, so there
is no shoveling involved — nor
do we have to be concerned
about lawn-mowing during the
spring, summer and fall. Our
homeowner associations handle all that.
We like the four seasons,
including the transition from
Words, Images
cal Islam throughout the Arab
world, the intensity of hate fomented by ISIS and Hamas,
pose a threat to Western civilization. He opined that the real
problem is that the Western
world apparently does not recognize the full severity of this
threat: “ISIS is Hamas,” he
declared. “We must recognize
also that there are some moderates. History records that
people will rise up and resist
tyranny, and we need to be
willing and available to support
that uprising when it occurs.”
renewal in the spring, to being
outdoors in the summer, to the
beauty of autumn, to winter
and the holidays, and back to
renewal in the spring.
As a young boy, when it
snowed, I remember my
mother, as well as my older
sister and her husband —
when I lived with them — used
to bundle me up in a snowsuit,
a pull-down hat and gloves.
And they would put galoshes
on me. When was the last time
you heard that word — galoshes — for boots?
My winters as a boy in Shamokin and in New York bring
back many memories. In fact,
the weather and the four seasons often seems intertwined
with memories of your life.
In our living room, I have a
framed photo of me when I
was about five years old, sitting in a chair on a porch, with
my father standing behind me,
in what seems to be the summer. I’m wearing shorts and
he is wearing a short-sleeve
shirt. I also have a picture of
him as a young man, holding
up a woman’s shoe, at the
shoe store he owned in that
coal-mining town called Shamokin. A few years after the
porch photo, my father developed Lou Gehrig’s disease.
My two considerably older
brothers, who used to work in
the shoe store part-time, sold
the store and we all moved to
New York to be close to my
mother’s family — except for
my sister and brother-in-law,
who stayed in Shamokin,
where he owned a business.
My father’s illness became
very severe, and his vocal
cords also were paralyzed. We
couldn’t communicate verbally,
but I remember when walking
home from elementary school
in the spring, I would hug him
when he was sitting on the
porch. As he grew worse, with
extreme suffering, my family
decided to have me live with
my sister and brother-in-law in
Shamokin.
He died when I was 10
years old. At the time, I didn’t
fully comprehend the funeral
and the burial, but growing up
I always remembered how
much he loved me and how he
constantly told my family to
take care of me. My oldest
brother, George, took over the
job of raising me — except
when he served in the Army
during World War II. And after
the war, he picked up where
he left off He instilled in me
values and goals that are still
with me.
I would think that nearly all
of us have experienced the
agony of premature deaths in
the family, among loved ones,
and friends. In the Navy during
the Korean War, I experienced
an incident in which I thought I
had 30 seconds to live. I survived, and that incident coupled with my brother George’s
guidance has helped me to
always try to live fully and to
count my blessings.
In high school, I developed
acne and a shy personality.
With a nearby friend, we used
to walk to high school, even in
the snow, rather than take the
school bus, where I felt out of
place. I eventually matured,
and it was followed by marriage, children, grandchildren,
a good career, and retirement
— which gave us the gift of
time, to do things which we
previously may have overlooked. Regardless of the seasons or the weather, take
good care and enjoy your gift
of time!
Have I Told You Lately?
By Juliet P. Klein
The lovely invitation came
the old fashioned way…by
postal mail…from a devoted
widower. A request to join a
celebration of the life of his
dearly loved wife by breaking
bread and by sharing good
memories.
This was to be my first experience attending such an
event and I really wasn’t sure
what to expect. Many who
attended, knowing each
other, chatted each other up
before the ceremony began.
After welcoming everyone,
the host asked us to share
memories of the love of his
life.
It became apparent as one
after another spoke that
some knew her quite well
and others not so much…but
overall the memories were of
how she had touched their
lives in so many different
ways since she was quite
knowledgeable and willing to
share her insights into cabbages and kings and particularly of the arts.
As I listened I began to
muse….how many of us
through the years had expressed… perhaps by a few
words to her, now and then,
just how much she had enriched our lives. It seems to
me it’s not something we
usually give a thought to.
We’re too pressed with trying
to fill every moment fearing
something of great impor-
tance will escape us, particularly in today’s technological
environment of minimum
conversation. And should we
dare to attempt a conversation, sadly, the ancient art of
giving each other the courtesy of listening without interrupting the speaker has,
alas, gone the way of the
dodo bird. Now if one starts
to relate an experience or
idea, before the fourth word
of the sentence is uttered,
the ‘listener” or “listeners”
override the speaker and immediately interject some bits
of their own…which they obviously think are so much
more important than what the
speaker has to say. Thus, in
the final analysis, the
speaker never gets her or his
thoughts fully expressed and
after parting the listeners
would be hard pressed to
remember what the speaker
wanted to say.
This brings me to the following questions; just how
many of us take the time to
sincerely say to one another,
whether relative, friend or a
passing acquaintance…
Great talking to you…or…
Thanks for listening…or…
Thanks for taking the time to
share your insights…or perhaps just…I appreciate
knowing you?????
And what would one say in
response…My pleasure to
know I’ve helped…or... Happy
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Have I Told
You Lately?
to have been able to share…
probably not…I would surmise
it would be just a simple...
thank you.
So, in closing, to you, my
dear readers, some of you
who I know, and who have
given me the greatest joy
when I encounter you and
you take the time to say…in
so many words.,. how much
pleasure it gives you to read
my pieces…let me say to
one and all that I cannot
thank you enough for making
my life more meaningful by
your thoughtfulness and from
the depths of my heart, my
sincerest wishes that you,
too, may be blessed with
knowing those around you
are grateful to you for being
who you are.
A Multicultural Wedding
By Dawn Horowitz
A multicultural wedding is
a unique event and a welcome opportunity to learn
about the traditions of another family group. Therefore, last summer my husband Paul and I were delighted to receive an invitation to the marriage of our
grandnephew Jacob (Jake)
to his fiancée Eleora Tai. The
ceremony was planned to
follow the customary Jewish
religious wedding rituals with
the introduction of Chinese
influences as well.
Jake, born in Australia,
grew up in Shanghai, China
and Eleora was born and
schooled in Singapore. They
met at college in Melbourne,
Australia and announced
their engagement in Syracuse, New York, home of
Jake’s grandparents, Sheva
and Jordy. (Sheva is Paul’s
sister.) We had expected that
they would wed in Singapore,
home of the bride, and were
very surprised when the couple announced they would be
married in Syracuse because
Jake’s grandparents were
unable to travel to Asia.
The wedding ceremony
was scheduled for late afternoon in Thompson Park,
Syracuse. The couple, escorted by their parents and
attendants, walked down an
aisle set up in a beautifully
landscaped section of the
park. At the start of the service, Eleora’s father told the
story of his early emotional
relationship with his daughter
as a typical Chinese fairy tale.
He described her childhood
years, her capabilities and
their close family attachment.
He said he was very proud of
his daughter and her academic achievement in becoming a physician plus a caring
adult. It was a pleasure to see
the same expressions of love
on the parents as they
watched their children wed.
Three steps up from the
lower seating area was a
grassy balcony where a
chuppah (an open canopy)
was awaiting the bridal party.
Both Jake and Eleora circled
each other as they entered
the chuppah, a departure
from the original Jewish custom of the bride circling the
groom seven times. (At this
point, they were changing
the old rules to fit their idea
of modern marriage.) Rabbi
Cassi Kail chanted the required seven blessings and
we all cheered as Jake broke
the glass at the conclusion of
the ceremony.
At a table nearby a
Ketuba, an illustrated marriage contract, was displayed
for guests to examine. Also,
in back of the guest seats,
Ally Quinola cereal bars,
chocolate and mango flavor,
manufactured in Singapore in
a factory owned by Eleora’s
parents, and bottles of water
were set up for visitors to
nibble on during the event.
At ten o’clock in the morning before the religious rites,
as honored revered ancestors, Paul and I were invited
to a Chinese Tea Ceremony.
This activity was hosted by
the bride’s grandmother. For
me, it was a new experience.
Fortunately, we were instructed by Anne, Jake’s
mother plus our Chinese
friends, about the proper behavior of elder ancestors at a
Tea Ceremony.
We watched as the Bride
and Groom knelt on separate
cushions in front of: first,
Jake’s grandparents, and
next his parents, Anne and
Dan. Each one was served a
thimble-sized cup of tea and
at the same time, the parents
and children exchanged
wishes for all to participate in
many other happy occasions
together. Then it was our
turn. We greeted the couple
with thanks for inviting us
and said we hoped to enjoy
other celebrations with them.
Also we said we hoped they
would produce many descendants for our family. (Eleora
later said that every guest
present expressed an interest in their possible future
clan production contribution.)
And as is customary, we
placed a red envelope, specially decorated with Chinese
calligraphy, and filled with
small gift coins, on the tea
tray as we left.
Another individual departure from a conventional marriage procedure occurred
during the reception when
the guest tables were named
for various important moments in the couples’ courtship. For example: my children were seated at a table
named “Crabby Island”
where their first argument
took place. These stories
produced much laughter and
memories. I loved hearing
about all their special moments. Listening to the newlyweds, I was reminded
about our experiences when
Paul and I were first developing our relationship.
The nicest aspect of this
wedding was the fact that the
guests came from many
countries to celebrate the
joyous occasion. It was also
a time for families to reunite
after time spent apart. Participants came from Shanghai, Singapore, Melbourne,
Buenos Aires, China as well
as Ohio, Illinois, Indiana,
New York, New Jersey,
Maryland, California and
Washington D.C. It was truly
an international crowd. I
found that it was fun to mix
and meet different people
and loved being able to
share this event with so
many others from far-off
places. We were all thrilled to
gather to honor Jake and
Eleora and enjoy a wonderful
weekend together.
“A Year of Unknown Tomorrows”
By Ben Baum
The mystery of what the future holds,
The surprises inherent in living,
The wonderment of the unexplainable,
Even the mundane can be joyous,
Tomorrow is upon us.
New experiences,
Reveling in the old,
Touching others,
Trying to implement resolutions,
Tomorrow is potential.
What will happen during the 365 tomorrows?
Will we be happy or sad?
Will we be well or ill?
Will we be successful or will we fail?
Tomorrow is unknown.
Unknown but filled with hope,
A New Year that spells possibility,
A New Year that provides promise,
Tomorrow can be exciting,
The door opens to tomorrow.
BUS PICK-UP SCHEDULE
VILLAGES WILL ALTERNATE EACH MONTH
GREENBRIAR:
JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL
WHITTINGHAM:
JULY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH MAY
BUS PICK UP TIMES
1ST VILLAGE
9:00 AM TO 9:20 AM
2ND VILLAGE
9:20 AM TO 9:40 AM
BUS LEAVES
GREENBRIAR @ WHITTINGHAM
PARKING LOT @ 8:55 AM PROMPTLY!
Membership Information
Being a registered member
of the Office/Center is free and
available to Monroe Township
residents, 55 years of age or
older. The Senior Focus is distributed around the 15th of the
previous month and at that
time, members can register/
sign-up for the special monthly
activities. Advance registration
is recommended to ensure
easy admission into a program. Registration is also
available on the same day of
an event from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Members are encouraged to
see if there are openings for a
particular activity up to two
days in advance and on the
program day. For members
unable to attend a registered
program, a cancellation phone
call is appreciated.
For more information, visit
the Senior Center at 12 Halsey
Reed Road to pick up a calendar of events or visit
www.monroetwp.com, and
look for the “Office of Senior
Services”
link
under
“Departments.”
Get Your Game On!
On select days and times,
bring friends and play your
game of choice on Monday
and Wednesday afternoons
from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Tuesday and Friday mornings from
9 to noon. Cribbage (for new
and seasoned) players meet
on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. (Some days are shared
with classes.)
Wild Rose Performs
On Tuesday, December 2,
at 1:30 p.m., join the Wild
Rose Band for a magical holiday show covering all the yuletide favorites. This magical
and musical journey of singing
and dancing fun is sponsored
by The Gardens at Monroe.
Light refreshments, too!
Please be sure to register in
advance.
Mixed Watercolor Studio
Starting on Thursday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m., join
Jeremy Taylor, regionally
known watercolorist for this 5session watercolor class that
incorporates acrylics and
guache. (Dec. 4, 11, 18, and
Jan. 8, 15). Course fee: $50,
due upon registering inperson. Space limited. Supply
list available upon request.
(Feel free to bring a brown bag
lunch and a bottled water to
class.)
Strategies for
Beating the Blues
On Thursday, December 4,
at 1:30 p.m., join Jamie Winters, LCSW, Senior Primary
Therapist, Senior Link Program, for an uplifting program
on recognizing the signs of
depression and learning ways
to cope in a healthier way.
Please register in advance.
Bagels Plus
Holiday De-Stressing
On Friday, December 5, at
10 a.m., join Sheli Monacchio,
from Senior Bridge, and Linda
Mundie, from The Gardens at
Monroe, for bagels and a discussion on how the holidays
bring challenging situations
and new levels of stress. Find
out how to manage your stress
before it escalates. Please
register in advance.
Wii Play
On Friday afternoons, from
1 to 4 pm, stop by the Senior
Center and get your Wii
game on! Our interactive
video gaming system will be
available for your enjoyment.
Participants MUST be familiar with the Wii system. Interested? Please sign-out a Wii
remote control at the front
desk, on a first come, first
served basis. (1 hour max.
time.)
The Great Cookie Swap
from 1 to 3 p.m., join us for a
tasty and fun afternoon.
B.B.Y.L and bring in your
favorite batch of cookies
(and its recipe!) to share.
Beverages and other treats
included! The Holiday Baking
DVD, featuring ideas from
Martha Stewart, will be
viewed. Remember: your
admission is a baked treat to
share as well as your admission ticket. $1 preregistration fee is due upon
signing up for this event before December 4th.
Absolute Dance: Winter
Wonderful Recital
On Wednesday, December 10, at 7 p.m., enjoy the
Absolute Dance Center
Dancers of Monroe Township, as they kick off the holiday season and spread
some holiday cheer. These
talented dancers, ranging in
age from 6 to 16, have been
trained in ballet, jazz, and
lyrical. After the show, enjoy
assorted baked goodies and
beverages. Please obtain a
free admission ticket at the
front desk before Monday,
December 8…while supplies
last.
Holiday
Survival Plan
On Thursday, December
11, at 1:30 p.m., the last
topic of the Healthy Heart
Club series focuses on
“Surviving the Holidays”.
Chris Socha, RPh, MBA,
from Texas Road Pharmacy,
helps you set healthy goals
for next year and discusses
ways to make healthier
choices during the holiday
season. Please register in
advance.
Art of the Masters: Toulouse
-Lautrec
2 p.m., Christina, from Creative Notions, discusses the
career and life of Henri de
Toulouse-Lautrec. After the
lecture, you will put your print
making skills to the test to create a personal masterpiece in
the artist’s style. Lecture only?
Sign up over the phone. Project? Please register in-person
to get a coupon while they
last.
To Sleep, Perchance
On Monday, December 15,
at 1:30 p.m., Dr. Alexandria
Reilly, from CentraState, explores the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders as well
as strategies to promote improved sleep. Please register
in advance.
Silent Meditation
at 10 a.m., join Judy Kalman
for a silent session of total relaxation. Space limited.
HAPPY HANUKKAH!
(First Night: December 16)
Michael & Ted Present:
Sondheim
at 2 p.m., Michael and Ted,
our friends from WWFM’S
“The Classical Network”, look
at the life and career of
Stephen Sondheim, best
known for his work on Broadway. However, his music
reached films like REDS, and
the television musical, EVENING PRIMROSE. Please
register in advance.
Caregivers Support for Alzheimer’s
On Wednesday, December
17, at 2 p.m., please note that
the Caregivers Support Group
for Alzheimer’s will meet on
this day and not on December
24.
Jewbadors’ Holiday
Celebration
On Thursday, December 18,
at 1:30 p.m., the Jewbadors
return to celebrate the Festival
of Lights with a new fun-filled
show featuring acting and
singing. This group of 8 players will invoke the light and
warmth of Hanukkah and the
holiday season. Please register in advance.
Pizza Plus Movie
12:30 p.m., enjoy a slice or
two with friends (as well as a
beverage and dessert) along
with the featured film, “Heaven
Is For Real” (starring Greg
Kinnear). Tickets: $6 p.p., due
upon registering in-person, in
advance.
Great River Cruises
On Monday, December 22,
and Tuesday, December 23,
both at 1:30 p.m., take an armchair cruise along the rivers of
Europe during this QUESTAR
DVD presentation of “Burt
Wolf: Travel & Traditions.” On
Monday, cruise along the
Rhine, the Danube and
Provence. On Tuesday, catch
the Eiffel tower and then travel
through Belgium and the Netherlands. When registering in
advance, please note each
program date separately.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Office is Closed on December 25 & 26.
Kids Say the Darndest
Things
from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., de-
light in nearly two hours of
amusing childhood wit and
insight as we feature Art Linkletter’s beloved “Kids Say
The Darndest Things”. Brown
bag your lunch (we’ll have coffee and treats) as you sit back,
relax and enjoy the show!
Please be sure to register in
advance!
Guitar for Beginners
Starts on Monday, January
5, 2015. Six sessions, from
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Course
Fee: $67, includes instruction
book. Please Register InPerson until December 19.
Holiday Food Baskets & Toy
Drive
The Monroe Township Office of Senior Service’s holiday
endeavors are underway for
our Food Pantry recipients as
well as for Township families
with children enrolled in the
subsidized school lunch program. Food contributions and/
or monetary donations for the
holiday baskets are appreciated by December 5 for Christmas. A list of food items as
well as a Gift/Toy Wish List will
be available at the front desk.
As always, your compassion
TOWNE CENTRE NEWS
By Monica Caterson, Clubhouse / Recreation Manager
WHOA Entertainment
WHOA Trips
There will be NO SHOW in
December, January or February
Explore Ohio!
May 17-20, 2015
SAVE 2015 DATES!
Amish Country
July 22, 2015
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
*Flyers will be in the Towne Centre*
WHOA Movies
In The Ballroom @ 1:00PM
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Movie: “Philomena”
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Movie: “Chef”
*Flyers in Towne Centre*
WHOA Atlantic City
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Bus Leaves Community @ 9AM
*Golden Nugget”
Thursday, December 25, 2014
*Resorts*
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
*Tropicana*
WHOA Duffy Square
Duffy Square trips will
resume in May of 2015
and generosity in supporting
these special projects are truly
appreciated! Questions?
Please call Bonnie Leibowitz
at 609-448-7140. Thank you!
Our On-Going Activities
Computer Support: Select
Days, by appointment.
Drop-In Bridge: Mondays,
from 9:30 a.m. to noon
Got Game? It’s “play” time
on Mon./Wed. afternoons and
Tues./Fri. mornings. (Please
bring in your game and your
friends.)
Monroe Twp. Center Chorus: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. ($5
chorus dues given to artistic
director annually from new
members.)
Chessmates: Tuesdays at
noon.
SHIP/PAAD & Senior Gold
assistance: By appt.
Blood Pressure Screening:
2nd Tues. from 1 to 3 p.m.
Green Thumbs: 2nd Tues.
of every month @ 11 a.m.
Cancer Support: 3rd Tues.
of every month @ 1:30 p.m.
Science Today: 4th Tues. of
every month @ 1:30 p.m.
Range of topics.
Co mpu ter Cl in i c: 1 st
Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to
noon
Healthy Bones: seasonal
program for osteoporosis prevention.
Art Studio: Wednesdays @
10 a.m.
Jewelry Gems: Wednesdays
@ 1 p.m. (Beading; No Instruction.)
Cribbage: 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. For
Novices & Players!
Parkinson’s Support: (via
JFK): 1st Wed. @ 1 p.m.
Diabetes Support: (via
PHCS): 3rd Wed. @ 2:30 p.m.
Caregivers Support for Alzheimer’s Patients: 4th Wed. at
2 p.m.
Ceramics Studio: Thursdays, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m., $5
fee due at first class each
month; additional fees for
bisque pieces & extra studio
time.
Duplicate Bridge: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Please register in advance;
Sanctioned games, Pay $5
on day of game.)
Lo-Vision Support: 3rd
Thurs.@ 10:30 a.m.
Folk Dancing: Thursdays at
9:30 a.m.
Canasta Clique: Fridays at
10 a.m. (Players only)
Harmonikids: Fridays at
10:30 a.m. Harmonica players
welcome!
The Busy Bees: Fridays at 1
p.m. (knitting /crocheting)
BUCKLE
UP FOR
SAFETY
Saint Peter’s To Dedicate
Newly Expanded, Modernized
Emergency Department
Saint Peter’s University
Hospital held a dedication and
blessing of its newly expanded
and modernized adult emergency department during ceremonies presided over by The
Rev. Monsignor William Benwell, JCL, vicar general of the
Diocese of Metuchen, Nov. 19,
inside of the new facility at 254
Easton Ave., New Brunswick.
The final phase of the project – the addition of an observation unit – will be completed
in 2015. When finished, the
Saint Peter’s University Hospital emergency department will
have grown in size from its
former 18,000 square feet to
approximately 29,000 square
feet. The new emergency department will be large enough
to easily treat 70,000 to
75,000 patients a year.
“This means that the new,
larger ED will be big enough to
meet the needs of the hospital
– and its surrounding community – for many years to
come,” said Ronald C. Rak,
JD, president and CEO of
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System.
The nearly three-year-long
project has included the construction of one of the largest
pediatric emergency departments in New Jersey, special
treatment bays for women’s
health, acute-care and rapidtreatment patients, a redesigned entranceway for ambulances, and the use of geriatrics-friendly materials and design, as well as numerous
other enhancements.
Work thus far has been
completed in five separate
stages, including:
Phase 1: Saint Peter’s built
a new and expanded pediatrics emergency department as
well as a new front entrance
Victorian Holiday Festival
December 13 and 14
Catch the Christmas Spirit in
Historic Ocean Grove at the
Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd
Annual Holiday House and Inn
Tour on December 13 and 14.
A warm welcome awaits you in
the nine Victorian homes and
cottages, eight inns, a senior
residence, a museum and a
tent, all beautifully decorated
for the holidays.
Your all-inclusive ticket also
includes a horse and buggy
ride, a guided tour of the Great
Auditorium and jitney transportation around town on Sat.
Free events include a vintage
doll house display in the Historical Society Museum and
the Ladies’ Auxiliary Christmas
Boutique in the rear of
Thornley Chapel on both days;
a live Nativity Christmas Pageant in the Great Auditorium at
5 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 13; and a
Christmas Tree Lighting at 6
p.m. with carols performed by
the Great Auditorium choir in
Auditorium Square Park. On
Sunday the Inns continue to
be open as well as the doll
house exhibit. Be sure to
check out the store windows
all aglow for our Downtown
Christmas Window Decorating.
Tickets for the tour ($25 in
advance, $30 at the door) can
be purchased at Gingerbreads, 49 Main Ave. or at the
Chamber Office, 45 Pilgrim
Pathway or by mail: send a
stamped, self-addressed envelope with a check to:
O.G.A.C.C., P.O. Box 415,
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 and
your tickets will be sent to you.
For more info, visit our web
site at www.oceangrovenj.com
or call 732-774-1391.
Folk Singer Bill Staines To Perform
The Princeton Folk Music
Society will present Bill
Staines on December 12 at
Christ Congregation Church,
50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ
Bill Staines is one of the
most popular and durable folk
singers of our time. For over
40 years he has delighted audiences across America with
his talent for originality in song
and music, as well as quick wit
and humor.
A New England native, he
grew up in the Boston area
and quickly gained local renown. Since that time he has
gained an international reputation as a gifted songwriter and
performer.
Bill Staines’ music represents a slice of Americana,
relating the life experiences
and emotions of ordinary people who have been the foundation of workers all across
the land. Bill’s timeless melodies include, but are not limited to tales of the Midwest
prairie, adventurers in the
Yukon, yarns of long-distance
truckers, and hardships of
everyday workers and laborers. Currently, Bill has recorded 26 albums and his music has received many awards.
Bill’s achievements have
been so widespread that one
might find his music in grade
school music books, church
hymnals, or scouting campfire
songbooks. You also might
have heard him singing as a
special guest on Garrison Keillor’s radio program A Prairie
Home Companion on WHYY,
on the HBO series Deadwood
or Public Radio’s Mountain
Stage.
The Houston Post has written, “Bill Staines is one of our
very best folk and country
singer/songwriters. He is a
new Englander who dreams of
open plains and vast Western
skies, and he writes better
cowboy songs than anybody in
the Southwest.”
For more information on Bill
Staines, visit his website at:
www.accousticmusic.com/
staines/ or listen to his music
on YouTube.
Tickets are available at the
door: $20 for adults, $15 for
members, $10 for students,
and $5 for children 11 and under. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Ample free parking is available. For more information
about this concert and other
Folk Music Society events,
please contact: 609-799-0944,
or info@princetonfolk.org.
Essential Emergency Information
(Please cut out and save)
Gather the items listed below and place them in a bag, suitcase, box, backpack or container (your kit) in the event you have
to leave your home.
1.
2.
Anyone on life support systems: get a back-up battery-pack.
Keep information and phone numbers (doctors, family,
friends, hospital, list of medicines, pet shelters, insurance,
vital records) conveniently located in a fire-proof, water-proof
box. Put in an easily accessible place. Remember to update
your kit and check on its location often.
3. Buy a battery operated radio, cell phone chargers for car,
flashlights, extra batteries.
4. Have cash on hand (at least $100).
5. Clothing for family members.
6. Extra set of car and house keys.
7. Whistle (to call for help).
8. Buy a GPS for your car
Also, remember to complete these emergency tasks!
9. Keep car with at least 1/2 tank of gas filled. (If there is notice
of a storm, a full tank.)
10. For heat, boil pots of water, on stove. DO NOT just turn stove
on. NEVER leave unattended.
11. Avoid using candles, but if you must, NEVER leave unattended. Use flameless candles.
12. Make contact with your neighbors, family.
13. Stock-up on water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable foods,
mechanical can opener, up-to-date meds, AND don’t forget
for your pets, too.
14. Fill tub with water for sanitary reasons.
15. People with special needs, register with the Township.
16. ** Keep the Towne Centre Emergency Plan for generator use in
accordance with the sheet (sent in the mail) along with the
bands that were issued, with this Emergency Reminder.
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HOME SAFETY TIPS
How To Deter Home Burglary
• Invest in good quality locks on doors
and windows. This includes all sliding
glass doors as well. Make it difficult and time consuming for
a burglar to gain entry.
• Whenever you go outside, lock the door and take the key
with you, even if you are just stepping next door or out in the
backyard.
• Don’t put valuables where they can be seen from the
window, especially items that can be easily carried.
• Be sure your garage door can be secured. Do not leave it
open when you are away; an empty garage broadcasts
your absence.
• When you aren’t home, use a timer set to turn interior
lights on and off at varying intervals as though your home
is still occupied.
• Don’t keep large amounts of cash or really valuable
jewelry around the house.
• If a stranger comes to your door asking to use the
telephone, make the call yourself. Don’t invite them in.
• Don’t hide a spare key under the doormat or flowerpot.
Thieves know all the good hiding places.
• Invest in a good security system along with motion sensor
lights installed out of reach.
• Keep any tools that could be used to break into your home
locked away in the garage.
• Always double check that doors and windows are locked
even during daylight hours.
• Videotape the contents of your home. Keep the video and
the list of all valuables in a safe place, such as a safe
deposit box.
How To Safeguard Your Home
While on Vacation
• Strive to make your home look as lived-in
as possible while you’re away.
• Don’t broadcast your plans but do let your
neighbors and local law enforcement know.
• Arrange to have your mail and newspapers either stopped
or picked up daily.
• Use automatic timers to turn on a radio and lights at
different intervals to hide the fact you aren’t home.
• Turn down the ringer on the telephone. An unanswered
telephone is a dead give-away.
• Be sure you don’t announce your absence on your
answering machine message or email.
• Leave your blinds as you normally would if you were
home. Only close them all the way if that is what you
would normally do.
• Move valuables away from windows.
• Be sure to close and lock the garage as well as any
storage sheds, etc.
• Be sure someone knows your itinerary and your estimated
time of arrival and return.
• If you get lost while traveling, ask directions of local law
enforcement, not complete strangers.
• Be sure your vehicle is in good working condition and that
you have taken enough money. Do not carry large
amounts of cash, use credit cards and travelers’ checks.
• Arrange for a friend or relative to inspect your property
periodically.
• Do not leave a key in a hiding place.
• Call police to tell them when you are leaving and returning;
be sure to leave names and numbers of people to call in
case of a problem.
• Check and double-check all windows and doors on every
level and garage doors before leaving.
Car Safety
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In traffic, keep doors locked and windows up
Park and lock your car and remove the keys
Park in areas that are well lighted
Cruise around a bit in shopping centers parking lots until
you find an open parking place close to a well-lighted
entrance.
When you return to your car, check in and around it, and
have your keys in your hand and ready to use.
If you are followed by another vehicle, go to a public place
or, better, police station. If near home, stop at the staffed
gate house to alert security.
Keep valuables in trunk or hidden in the car and do not
keep valuables in the glove box
BE COURTEOUS! Confrontations often occur when
drivers become frustrated about how others drive.
If you have car trouble: Raise the hood, use emergency
flashers, tie something white around your antenna or
mirror.
Carry a ‘HELP’ sign and keep a can of tire inflator in trunk.
Stay inside the car, lock the doors and if help is offered,
ask for the police. Do not allow strangers to help you “fix
that flat.” Thieves, especially near banking institutions, are
known to ice pick a car’s tires, so they’ll go flat in a short
distance.
Remember to regularly check your car’s oil, gas, water
and tires. Service your car regularly.
Invest in an auto club membership, such as AAA, so you
may have roadside assistance help you in any emergency,
from fixing a flat to towing.
On Site Dining
in the Towne Centre for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner, club
meetings, special occasions
and through its home delivery
service to meet special needs,
especially over the winter
months.
Many residents meet there
weekly for breakfast or lunch.
Some clubs schedule regular
breakfasts and lunch as part of
their membership activities.
In an effort to acquaint the
residents with the folks who
operate the Tap Room, GW
VOICE staff member Joan
Freeman conducted an informal interview with Kathy and
Gregory Makras, the current
managers. The interview follows.
Joan: Tell us a little about
yourselves and how you got
into the business.
Gregory: We are Kathy and
Gregory Makras, a fatherdaughter team. We have been
in charge for more than two
years. Kathy is the manager
and I am her assistant. I’ve
been in the restaurant business for more than 45 years.
Kathy: As a child, I
watched my father work in restaurants and by the time I was
Emergency
for the emergency department.
Phase 2: This portion of the
project was devoted to the completion of pediatric and adult
“fast-track” rooms and created
additional treatment beds.
Phases 3, 4 and 5: Each of
these stages expanded and
enhanced the main ED. Key
improvements were additional
treatment space was added in
each phase of operations and
about 13 years old, I started
helping out.
Joan: What do you like
most about your profession?
K & G: We like everything.
The best part of it is interacting
with people. We focus on providing patrons with an enjoyable
dining experience. We always
feel good when our customers
appreciate our service.
Joan: Is there anything you
don’t like?
K & G: We wish we could
spend more with our family on
weekends and holidays.
Joan: Is it difficult to find
good staff to help you?
K & G: Our wait staff, Kristi,
Linda, Eileen and Jessica, are
real pros, dedicated to serving
our customers. Some residents eat at the Tap room
daily, and others come less
frequently to share a cup of
coffee with a friend or order a
complete meal, or maybe grab
a quick sandwich on their way
to some other activity. Our
staff gets to know many of
them by name and some of
their family members as well.
Joan: Do you change the
menu from time to time?
K & G: We have an inclusive menu from snacks to
lunch and dinner selections,
too many to list here. There is
something for everyone. We
also offer daily specials that
are posted on the while board
outside the entrance of the
Tap Room.
Joan: What services other
than dining in the restaurant
do you provide?
K & G: We cater special
parties in the Tap Room or in
the ballroom. Residents can
pick up catered food for their
at-home parties. We offer
themed menus for holidays.
We accommodate clubs, organizations and other groups,
even when they occur on
weekends. We deliver meals
to residents’ home during the
winter months. Mondays and
Wednesdays are pasta nights;
Friday is seafood night. Early
Bird specials are offered every
day from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Joan: I was very impressed by Kathy and Gregory. They are dedicated,
cheerful, and friendly. They
would enjoy greeting you in
their special domain. The
Tap Room is open from 8 am
to 8 pm Monday through Friday. It is now closed on Saturdays and Sundays and will
reopen in May when it welcomes diners on those days
from 8 am to 3 pm. On GW
show nights it is open for din-
the renovations created three
treatment “pods” focused on
separate treatment areas:
acute care; women’s health,
and rapid-treat patients.
The ED now holds 56 beds,
the vast majority of those fourwall private rooms. A small
number of others, curtained
rooms, are in the fast-track
area.
Some of the special features
and advantages of the new ED
include:
The entire emergency department – from equipment to
flooring – is brand-new.
The emergency department
is “geriatrics friendly,” meaning
it features softer lighting, softer
colors, less noise, more comfortable mattresses, and easier to use beds, and the entire
layout and design offer greater
accessibility for older patients.
The floor plan enhances the
process of more rapid and efficient patient care.
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Orchestra
Presents Handel’s Messiah
Music Director Jacques Lacombe and the New Jersey
Symphony Chamber Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah
with the Montclair State University Singers and a quartet
of international vocalists December 19–21 in Princeton,
Neptune and Newark. Soprano Nathalie Paulin, mezzosoprano Mireille Lebel, tenor
Isaiah Bell and bass Gordon
Bintner join the Orchestra for
Handel’s masterwork —a
Christmastime tradition in concert halls across the world.
Performances take place on
Friday, December 19, at 7:30
pm at the Richardson Auditorium in Princeton; Saturday,
December 20, at 7:30 pm at
the Michael T. Lake Performing Arts Center in Neptune;
and Sunday, December 21, at
3 pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
in Newark.
“The Messiah holds a very
special place in the repertoire,”
Music Director Jacques Lacombe says, “and for many
people on a personal level as
well. I feel l grew up with this
music from an early age, singing in boychoir [and seeing
people of all ages and walks of
life] joining in to sing it together. The message of the
piece is so powerful and universal—this music can really
unify people.”
Lacombe is excited to bring
the masterwork to Neptune, a
community in which the Or-
chestra annually performs
school-time concerts for young
people, at the Michael T. Lake
Performing Arts Center: “We
are proud to be a state orchestra, and we are very fortunate
to perform in wonderful halls
throughout New Jersey. I think
reaching out to new audiences
in their own communities is an
important part of our mission,
and I am very happy to expand our presence by performing the Messiah in Neptune in addition to two of our
regular concert halls [in
Princeton and Newark].”
Adding to the Neptune festivities, the Orchestra is offering a pre-concert buffet dinner
at the concert hall, available
as an add-on purchase.
Tickets
Tickets for the December 19
and 21 performances in
Princeton and Newark start at
$25; tickets for the December
20 performance in Neptune
start at $15. Tickets are available for purchase online at
www.njsymphony.org or by
phone at 1.800.ALLEGRO
(255.3476). The Neptune buffet dinner is an additional
$29.95 for adults and $14.95
for students under 18; advance reservations are required.
The Program
Handel’s Messiah
· Friday, December 19 at 7:30
pm at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton
· Saturday, December 20 at
7:30 pm at Michael T. Lake
Performing Arts Center in
Neptune
· Friday, December 21 at 3
pm at NJPAC in Newark
Jacques Lacombe, conductor
Nathalie Paulin, soprano
Mireille Lebel, mezzo-soprano
Isaiah Bell, tenor
Gordon Bintner, bass
Montclair State University
Singers | Heather J.
Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
Chamber Orchestra
HANDEL Messiah
The Orchestra invites the
audience to participate in the
centuries-old tradition of
standing at the beginning of
the Messiah’s “Hallelujah Chorus.”
Full concert information is
available at www. njsymphony.org/events/detail/
handels-messiah.
NJSO ACCENTS
Inspired by the concerts and
designed to inspire audiences,
NJSO Accents are pre- or post
-concert events that complement the concert experience
and provide audience members with more opportunities to
personally connect with the
music and music makers.
Buffet Dinner—Sat., Dec 20
Join other audience members for a delicious buffet dinner in the lobby of the Michael
T. Lake Performing Arts Center before the concert. Dinner
is an additional $29.95 for
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HAIRCUTS DONE in the comfort of your own home. Please
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We do it all. We paint one
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Sheetrock and wall repair.
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remodeling. Bath tile and
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more. No job too big or too
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L i c e n s e
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Available Sunday-Thursday.
$250 per shift. I am able to
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bathe and assist with feeding.
(609) 662-4523.
STELLACARE HOME CARE
SERVICES – Our services
assist with bathing, cooking,
running errands, cleaning,
medication reminders and
doctor’s appointments. (732)
988-2185. Ask for Debra…a
kind gentle soul.
CARING ELDER CARE – We
will help you live independently; a few hours a day or a
few hours a week. Experienced, reliable, affordable.
Local, references. (646) 4130813.
www.CaringElderCare.com
ANNA’S HOME CARE – Certified professional caregiver is
looking for live-in/live-out job in
Monroe Township. Experienced, references. Driver’s
license. Accepts long-term
care insurance. Low prices.
Private care option. Call Anna
at (609) 409-1600 or (908)
337-7462.
OUR CARING HOME COMPANIONS help seniors live at
home. Personal care, meals,
housework, transportation, up
to 24 hour care. Top references and screenings, we do
things your way. Affordable
rates. VISITING ANGELS.
(732) 656-7720.
Housecleaning
HENRYKA’S
HOUSE
CLEANING – Polish ladies,
reliable and experienced. References available. (609) 5860806.
NICE
JEWISH
GIRL’S
HOUSE CLEANING and
Health Aide Service. 20 years
experience. Low rates. Insured
and bonded. Call Eileen at
(609) 860-9050.
CLASSIFIED
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cleaning. Quality work. References available. Reasonable.
2 bedroom/2 bath, $65 and up.
Experienced. Free estimates.
(609) 954-0181 or (609) 6569281.
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NJSO
rapport with orchestras have
propelled him to international
stature, Jacques Lacombe has
been Music Director of the
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra since 2010 and Orchestre Symphonique de Trois
-Rivières since 2006. He was
previously Principal Guest
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Symphonique de Montréal and
Music Director of orchestra
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Tan Dun concertos in which
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Spring for Music Festival at
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In July, Lacombe made his
Tanglewood Music Festival
debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra; this season, he returns to the
Deutsche Oper Berlin for productions of Carmen, The
Damnation of Faust and
Samson and Delilah; L’Opera
de
Monte
Carlo
for
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adults and $14.95 for students
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Jacques Lacombe,
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A remarkable conductor
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CAREGIVERS
WANTED.
Help make life easier for the
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meal preparation, help with
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Flexible schedule. You will
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– (646) 413-0813.
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SUNDAY
7
10:15 a.m. Yiddish Club
Chanukah Party
14
1:00 p.m. Movie:
“Philomena”
21
Winter Begins
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
4
FRIDAY
5
1
2
3
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:00 a.m. Yoga
10:00 a.m. GW Debatables
10:00 a.m. ORT Board Mtg.
10:00 a.m. Body Sculpting
10:00 a.m. Line Dancing
11:00 a.m. Aquacise
12:00 p.m. Men’s Fitness
1:00 p.m. Woodworking
1:00 p.m. Painting
1:00 p.m. Storm Water Mgt
Comm. Mtg.
1:00 p.m. Health Lecture
4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing
4:00 p.m. GW Friends Movie
Club
5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers
6:00 p.m. Water Volleyball
9:00 a.m. Sculpting & Arts/
Crafts Class
9:00 a.m. Healthy Bodies
10:00 a.m. GWCA Site
Review Comm.
1:00 p.m. Cards
2:00 p.m. Patio Discussion
Group
7:00 p.m. Cards
7:30 p.m. Billiards
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:30 a.m. Ceramics
9:30 a.m. Shuffleboard
10:00 a.m. Aerobic Fitness
10:00 a.m. Aquacise
1:00 p.m. Quilting
7:00 p.m. Resident Civic
Club Board Mtg.
7:00 p.m. Yoga
7:30 p.m. New Kids On The
Block
9:30 a.m. Decoupage
10:00 a.m. Entertainment
Mtg.
10:00 a.m. Chorus
12:00 p.m. Senior Social
Club
1:00 p.m. Cards
1:00 p.m. Knitwits & Art/
Sewing Class
7:00 p.m. Stained Glass
Group
7:30 p.m. Billiards
7:30 p.m. Line Dancing
8
9
10
11
12
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:30 a.m. Ceramics
9:30 a.m. Computer Club
10:00 a.m. Aerobic Exercise
10:00 a.m. Aquacise Class
1:00 p.m. Quilting
7:00 p.m. Yoga
7:30 p.m. Residents Civic
Club Open Mtg.
9:30 a.m. Decoupage
9:30 a.m. WHOA Building &
Grounds Comm. Mtg.
10:00 a.m. Chorus
11:00 a.m. WHOA Towne
Centre Mtg.
Club
1:00 p.m. Cards
Sewing Class
7:00 p.m. Cards
Group
7:30 p.m. Billiards
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:00 a.m. Yoga
9:30 a.m. Painting Group
9:30 a.m. Yiddish
Entertainment Group
10:30 a.m. Aquacise
1:00 p.m. 3D Dimensional
Art
7:00 p.m. Bingo
13
9:00 a.m. Sculpting & Art/
Crafts Class
9:00 a.m. AARP Driving
Course
12:30 p.m. Orientation Mtg.
1:00 p.m. Cards
Group
7:00 p.m. Cards
7:00 p.m. WHOA Covenants
Comm. Mtg.
7:30 p.m. Billiards
7:30 p.m. Finance Study
Group
16
17
18
19
20
9:30 a.m. Decoupage
10:00 a.m. Chorus
10:00 a.m. WHOA
Landscape Comm. Mtg.
Club
1:00 p.m. Cards
Sewing Class
5:00 p.m. Italian American
Board Mtg.
7:00 p.m. Cards
Group
7:30 p.m. Billiards
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:00 a.m. Yoga
10:30 a.m. Aquacise
Art
7:00 p.m. Canasta
Tournament
25
26
27
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:00 a.m. Yoga
9:30 a.m. Hadassah Board
Mtg.
11:00 a.m. Aquacise
1:00 p.m. Painting
7:30 p.m. History Club
15
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:00 a.m. Yoga
9:30 a.m. WHOA Open
Workshop Mtg.
10:00 a.m. Provocative
Thinking
11:00 a.m. Aquacise
11:00 a.m. Golf Finance
Comm. Mtg.
1:00 p.m. Painting
1:30 p.m. GGCA Board Mtg.
7:30 p.m. GW Friends Music
22
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:00 a.m. Yoga
10:00 a.m. GW Connections
11:00 a.m. Aquacise
1:00 p.m. Painting
4:00 p.m. GW Friends Book
Club
7:00 p.m. GW Friends
Crafts Class
1:00 p.m. Cards
7:00 p.m. Cards
7:30 p.m. Billiards
7:30 p.m. GW Friends
Discussion Group
23
Crafts Class
1:00 p.m. Cards
Group
7:00 p.m. Cards
7:30 p.m. Billiards
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:30 a.m. Ceramics
10:00 a.m. Decorating Group
10:00 a.m. GWCA
Covenants Comm. Mtg.
10:00 a.m. The Yiddish
Vinkle
10:00 a.m. Aerobic Fitness
10:00 a.m. Aquacise
1:00 p.m. Quilting
7:00 p.m. Billiards
7:00 p.m. Yoga
24
Christmas ~ Towne Centre
Christmas Eve ~ Towne
Closed
Centre Closes at 1 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:00 a.m. Yoga
10:30 a.m. Aquacise
Art
29
9:00 a.m. Yoga
Program Comm.
11:00 a.m. Aquacise
1:00 p.m. Painting
30
Crafts Class
Group
7:30 p.m. Billiards
Merry Christmas
31
*New Year’s Eve ~
Towne Centre Closes
at 1 p.m.*
8:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve
Dinner Dance
6
Holiday Party
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:00 a.m. Ping Pong
9:30 a.m. Computer Club
9:00 a.m. Yoga
General Mtg.
10:30 a.m. Aquacise
1:00 p.m. 3D Dimensional Art
7:30 p.m. After Hours Club
Kwanzaa
28
SATURDAY

December 2014 GW Voice

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