Villages at Mt. Sinai - My Site
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Villages at Mt. Sinai - My Site
JULY/AUGUST 2016 Board of Directors Sheldon Somerstein President Phil Edwards 1st Vice President Steve Strucker 2nd Vice President Joe Leef Treasurer Pete Gehnrich Secretary BOD Office Phone: (631) 509-1717 BOD E-mail Address: Timberridgepark@optimum. net Management Company Greenview Properties, Inc. 5 Shore Lane Bay Shore, NY 11706 (631) 666-4040 Property Manager: Sheila Lohlein residentservices@ greenviewproperties.com Assistant Property Manager: Alexandra(Allie) Lohlein extension 100 alohlein@ greenviewproperties.com Security Gate: (631) 928-1641 the pARK PRESS The VILLAGES at MT. SINAI Early Spring Foliage in The Park Photos by Ed DuCharme JAZZ DANCE BY PHYLLIS SACKS FINANCE Aaron Goldberg Gym Marvin Weinstein LANDSCAPE Dan Gerber Dean Kupinsky Maintenance Shelly Carlin Pool Joe Leef Security Tom Reilly Social Eva Leef Elaine Robins Travel Linda Parker Newsletter Committee Bruce Botway Ed DuCharme Duffy Gallegro Joyce Guiliano Phyllis McDonald Edward Rich Arlene Ryan Phyllis Sacks Werner Ulrich 2 villages at mt. sinai | july/august 2016 The Homeowners Association Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication DELIVERS TO COMMUNITY! NOWNOW DELIVERS TOYOUR YOUR COMMUNITY Advertising Space Available! 631-223-2029 / 5starnewsletters.com / sales@seniorlifestylemedia.com Park Committee Chairpersons I have always had “big eyes”. I am not referring to the size of my eyes but to my appetite. The problem is everything interests me. Unfortunately, when I worked there were many things competing for my time and attention. If only I had more hours in the day I would take art classes, music lessons, audit college courses, join book clubs…. The dream that someday I could indulge myself with all the things that fueled my imagination seemed so far away. Finally, that long awaited period has arrived. Now that I am retired, I have the opportunity to explore various hobbies and interests, and I do. Last year I started taking tap dancing lessons. Practicing my new steps and dance routines kept me busy and challenged. Several months ago, my teacher unexpectedly offered students in the class the opportunity to join her jazz dance program. I had never had the desire to take jazz dancing but I couldn’t resist this well-loved style of dance. After all, jazz dance is also associated with tap dance, I reasoned, as I talked myself into another commitment. Besides, it recently has become extremely popular, presented on television shows, Broadway productions, movies, music videos and commercials. Most often performed to jazz, I have enjoyed watching jazz dancers display this fun and energetic type of dancing. Since it would be good to know, the required effort for me to learn the unique moves appeared worthwhile. During my weekly lesson on Tuesday, I struggle to master the fancy footwork, leaps and quick turns. Who ever thought at this stage of my life I would be training to perform specific sets of movements developed by choreographers such as George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, Jack Cole and Jerome Robbins? These talented people from the modern and ballet dance worlds excitedly experimented with the new dance form. They influenced jazz by creating various and wide ranging dance styles within jazz dance, incorporating elements of ballet and tap dance. Ballet techniques have become an important part of a dancer’s training. To do well in jazz dancing it helps to know ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Hopefully my one year of ballet training in the fifth grade will kick in. Syncopated rhythm is a common characteristic in jazz music. It was adapted to jazz dance and remains important. I am discovering that jazz dancing is jerkier than I expected and that it has a strict relationship with the music. The connection between movement and music is direct, and the former is typically dependent on the latter. My dance instructor keeps reminding us, “Listen to the music and it will tell you what to do. You will naturally go into your next move.” I have to confess that memorizing the steps is the only method that works for me. Jazz dancing is both visual and auditory. Since it is not a social dance but a theater dance, intended for theater-based performance in front of an audience, my teacher Adele is preparing to take our show on the road. She optimistically considers us trained dancers as she readies us for public exposure. Wow, what have I gotten myself into? Who knew I was starting a new career? Hopefully I won’t have to learn to do the difficult hunched-over posture and inverted limb movements made famous by Bob Fosse. Now that I am busier than ever, I don’t understand how I used to live my life, getting things done while being employed. Retirees can understand and relate to this wonderful dilemma. From a positive standpoint, I have an exciting chance to explore my capabilities, as I keep healthy doing this invigorating form of exercise. It is also using up plenty of calories. With a lot of practice, an old gal can learn new tricks. I mean rhythms and movement patterns. All your favorite groceries, toiletries, cosmetics and more fo All your favorite groceries, toiletries, We shop all theand stores know to cosmetics more you for less! SAVE YOU 30-40% We shop all the stores you love to vs. SAVE YOU 30-40%! 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On Tuesday February 9, Dolores and I flew into Juan Santamaria International Airport, about 14 miles from San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. We stayed in the city center, in the Balmoral hotel. The hotel is located on Central Avenue (Avenida Central), a “walk only” street containing historical buildings, museums, parks, theaters, and lots of shopping. Two of these theaters, “National Theater of Costa Rica” (Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) and “Melico Salazar Theater” (Teatro Popular Melico Salazar) present drama, dance performances, and concerts throughout the year. During off performance time, these buildings are open to tourists, so we did get to see these impressive buildings along our self-guided walking tours. San Jose is a typical central city, bustling with people during the day, including lots of heavy traffic. In the evening, however, most people escape to the suburbs. In fact the central city’s population is only about 300,000 while the Greater Metropolitan Area of San Jose, which surrounds the central city, has about 2.2 million people. This is about 35% of the country’s total population, in an area just about 4% of the country. San Jose is in the Tropics and is in a tropical rainforest; however its elevation (~ 3,800 feet) gives it a mild climate. Its average temperature is between 70 degrees and 74 degrees year round. During the dry season, from December to April, rainfall averages less than an inch per month. But during the rest of the year, this average rises to about 10 inches per month. Thank goodness we visited the city in February! Unfortunately, during this dry season, a constant, very strong wind blows through much of San Jose. This makes a temperature in the 70s feel much colder. Warm clothing is highly recommended. On Thursday evening, Sara’s parents had a gathering in their home located about 10 miles north of the central city. Here we got to meet our daughter-in-law Sara’s extended family who lives not only in Costa Rica but in Nicaragua and Miami as well. (In fact, Sara’s dad told us that the entire family – on both sides – originated in Nicaragua. Many of them left that country because they did not want to live under Sandinista control. Costa Rica is a peaceful, democratic country while Nicaragua is not.) There were about 40 people at the gathering and Sara’s mom cooked Costa Rican lasagna for all of us. It was delicious, and not like anything I’ve tasted before. Together with wine, Costa Rican coffee, pastries and cake, we were really well fed. The highlight of the evening occurred when Leandro’s father – a man of 92 – arrived from Nicaragua and was introduced to 4 villages at mt. sinai | july/august 2016 30/30/30 SAVINGS EVENT! $30 Instant Rebate | 30% Tax Credit | 30 Day Sale us. In fact, much of the family hadn’t seen him in about 8 years so his arrival was sweet. Our son James, who had never met Sara’s grandfather, spent about 15 minutes in conversation with him – in Spanish. I have attached a picture of that conversation, it was poignant! On Friday we took a tour to POAS Volcano National Park and the DOKA Estate Coffee Farm. The POAS Volcano (one of many in Costa Rica) is north of the city, about an hour and half ’s drive from our hotel. It is about 9,000 feet above sea level and is situated within a densely vegetated, forested area. I have attached a picture of what the volcano looks like under clear weather conditions. Its crater is about 1 mile across and is filled with rain water. Unfortunately, it was rainy and foggy when we arrived in the park, so we could not see this magnificent natural beauty. This is an active volcano having erupted at least once a year between 2010 and 2014. 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SINAI | july/august 2016 5 . Port Jefferson & Hicksville/Plainview (631)476-5300 (516)733-1800 Advertising Space Available! 631-223-2029 / 5starnewsletters.com / sales@seniorlifestylemedia.com crater’s cracks, boils to steam, and explodes. This steam explosion carries magna and ash hundreds of feet into the air before slowly settling back down into the crater. Too bad we didn’t see anything like this; in fact the fog prevented us from even seeing the crater as shown. (Maybe next time!) From the volcano, the tour took us to the coffee farm where coffee trees are planted and beans (berries) are picked. These berries are sorted, processed, and roasted to produce various qualities of coffee for sale. (The larger berries produce the best coffee; a rather extensive sorting process at DOKA separates berries by size.) During the tour we were shown berries of various sizes, including the tray of “large” coffee berries shown. Our guide explained the various processes used to decaffeinate coffee. These include: Immersing green berries in liquid carbon dioxide under pressure. Carbon dioxide will dissipate as a gas when the berries are returned to normal pressure leaving a 97% caffeine free coffee. Soaking green berries in methylene chloride liquid. After soaking is completed, the caffeine laden liquid is drained away and the berries are steamed to evaporate any remaining solvent. None of the processes produce coffee unsafe for the consumer, as the berry roasting process which follows decaffeination burnsoff any remaining solvent or carbon dioxide. (In fact dark-roast coffee actually contains less caffeine than light-roast coffee because dark-roast is roasted longer than light-roast.) In addition, hot water used by the consumer to brew coffee further removes any residuals. Our guide explained that DOKA ships green coffee berries to Canada for decaffeination, as this process is not done at DOKA. Canada ships the decaffeinated berries back to Costa Rica and keeps the caffeine for its own use. On Saturday, at about 2 PM, the Roman Catholic religious marriage ceremony began in a church in San Jose. The ceremony was similar to those held in the U.S. and just as beautiful. There was only one significant difference in the ceremony – besides the language difference. In addition to the exchange of rings, Sara and James exchanged coins. These were provided by Sara’s family and symbolize a sharing of the couple’s material possessions during their lifetime. After the ceremony ended at about 3 PM, lots of confetti was thrown, many pictures were taken, and then we walked across the street to a reception hall. Of course, the reception had lots of great food, many speeches, more pictures and video, cake cutting, and dancing, dancing, dancing. All of this was followed by two men on stilts in mardi-gras garb that got on the dance floor and performed for about 2 hours. See a picture of these men dancing with the guests. On Sunday, we recuperated from Saturday’s festivities, with a pool party at Sara’s parents house. Food was catered and drinks were plentiful! About 20 people were there, some from both families. We had a great time; our families just getting along fantastically! On Monday, eight people (Gallegro family members and some of James’ friends) took a van to the resort area of Costa Rica, to Guanacaste on the country’s west coast. The drive took about 5 ½ hours and took us to the all-inclusive Weston resort. This resort offers 406 guest rooms configured in a “cottage format,” an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, eight great restaurants, and a beautiful white sand beach. We spent 7 days at the resort and really enjoyed the food, swimming pool, and the mid 90 degree temperatures. In addition, we enjoyed sharing the resort with coatis, iguanas, and howler monkeys. Since resorts in Guanacaste have no animal barriers, and are built into the ecological landscape, coatis and iguanas walk around the resort and are completely oblivious to humans. It was not uncommon for a person to be laying on a chaise lounge next to the pool only to have an iguana sleep underneath that lounge. When humans are eating, however, these animals will approach and beg for food. The animals are not a threat to humans; in fact they will eat out of your hand if you feed them. People are cautioned not to feed the animals, but this feeding does take place. On Friday, another reception was held for James and Sara; this time at the resort’s outdoor party area. It was a terrific event in the very mild evening temperatures. Since one of Sara’s sisters is a professional dancer – she dances in the Costa Rican version of “Dancing with the Stars” – she and her partners put on a show for us. It was sensational, and I began to imagine that these young dancers didn’t have any bones. 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How many people signed the Declaration of Independence on July Fourth? Two 2. On what day did most signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sign the document? Aug. 2, 1776 3. Which three presidents died on the Fourth of July? They were three of the first five presidents: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. The second president, Adams, and the third, Jefferson, both died in 1826, the 50th anniversary. 4. Most of the Founding Fathers agreed that July Fourth is the correct day to celebrate America’s Independence from Great Britain—except one. Who is it and why? Adams thought July 2, the day the Second Continental Congress voted in Philadelphia to declare independence from Britain, would be the day patriots celebrated. “The second day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the history of America. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more.” 1777. Congress chose fireworks as a way to celebrate the first anniversary. They were ignited over Philadelphia. 9. America isn’t the only nation that celebrates the Fourth of July. Which other countries do, and why? It might sound odd, but if you celebrate the Fourth of July outside the U.S., you still might see fireworks in Denmark, England, Norway, Portugal and Sweden. This is because thousands of people emigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900s. Some European celebrations take place near tourist destinationsto attract U.S. travelers or near American military bases. 10. How many people lived in the United States when the Declaration was signed? 2.5 million. 11. What baseball player threw a 4-0 no hitter against the Boston Red Sox on July 4, 1983? New York Yankee pitcher, Dave Righetti. 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SINAI | july/august 2016 11 Meet Your Neighbors: Barbara and Bruce Botway Barbara and Bruce Botway are relatively new members of our Park community, having moved from their family home in Plainview (52 years!) into their Claremont model home on Louden Loop in 2013. I had a very enjoyable visit with them in their beautiful and comfortable home, gathering lots of interesting information about their lives for this column. Barbara was born and raised in Brooklyn where she attended all-girls Prospect Heights H.S. Bruce was also born in Brooklyn but he grew up in Laurelton where he attended Andrew Jackson H.S., a classmate of basketball great Bob Cousy. Barbara and Bruce met shortly after Bruce’s military service in 1953. Both were accomplished ice skaters; Barbara in ice dancing and Bruce in speed skating. Bruce made it as far as the TV-aired finals at Madison Square Garden in 1950, when Ed Sullivan was the master of ceremonies. Bruce claims that it was his “15 minutes of fame”! Understandably, the recent Olympic speed-skating champion, Apolo Ohno, is Bruce’s hero. In addition to ice dancing, Barbara also designed beautiful ladies’ costumes for some figure-skating events and, to this day, enjoys sewing and embroidering as a hobby, along with playing the piano in their loft. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) and later graduated from SUNY Farmingdale with a degree in Dental Hygiene. After graduation, she worked primarily in the field of periodontics. Bruce graduated from Pratt Institute just prior to being drafted during the Korean War, spending time in a tank battalion as well as teaching combat intelligence at an NCO (non-commissioned officer) academy in Germany. He spent most of his professional career in the Plumbing and Heating industry, as a salesman, marketing director and Vice President. The Botways’ daughter Nancy is a professional dog groomer and certified veterinary technician. Their son Robert is a master craftsman and licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen and bath renovations, designing entertainment centers and building home expansions. His expertise has included major work, not only at the Botways (beautiful!) but throughout Long Island, including various homes in The Park. Their youngest daughter Sue is a licensed massage therapist who is also certified in reflexology. The Botways have seven very active grandchildren, six girls and one boy. Nicole, recently married at the Riverhead Aquarium, is an MIT graduate (now a doctor in microbiology). Natasha is a paramedic in Louisiana and the proud owner of retired race horse Seattle Slew’s descendent “Rustown Hero.” Shannon is an accomplished High School dance team national champion plus a recently-certified lifeguard. Tara is a movie film producer. Kristen (like her grandfather) is a Pratt Institute graduate who designs commercial kitchens. Amanda is a project manager for a prominent construction company in Portland, Oregon. Stephen, their only grandson, is majoring in business/ marketing at SUNY Oneonta. There’s one more member of the Botway family living on Louden Loop. Many of the neighbors know him as Spike. He turned 24 years old on Flag Day but no driver’s license because he can’t reach the steering wheel! Spike is very demanding and can squawk loud enough to get attention for food, a manicure, water and just about everything else a parrot thinks he needs. When he says “nighty night” you better bring him up to his night cage in the loft; otherwise Barbara and Bruce would have no peace to watch TV. Spike will say “goodbye” as clear as a bell when the Botways put on their hats and coats. Yes, Spike completes the menagerie, ensuring “never a dull moment” at their Louden Loop abode! Both Barbara and Bruce love music and, after having to give up the ghost of playing golf, Bruce now plays the guitar in their music room in-between taking weekly professional lessons. In addition to playing the piano, which she enjoyed during her formative years, Barbara also works on a very impressive doll house with collections of quality miniatures, a labor of love which never gets boring. One of the Botways’ long-standing and unique hobbies in the 1990s was that they were both very active members of a competitive gun club associated with Advertising Space Available! 631-223-2029 / 5starnewsletters.com / sales@seniorlifestylemedia.com Interview by Edward Rich “Hear Life Again” The Hearing & Tinnitus Specialist of Long Island With 19 years of audiological experience and 16 years of specializing in tinnitus management, Dr. Elena Maresca is committed to helping people of Long Island find the proper solution for their hearing healthcare needs. 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Barbara became team captain and a crack shot, helping their teams beat many competitors. They were both highly trained and proficient, and they gained many wonderful friends in the sport. Their large group, which included police officers as well as civilians, never had any incidents that warranted arrests or loss of firearms; they were the “good guys”! Barbara and Bruce have enjoyed a great deal of traveling during their many years together. Some favorite destinations have included Puerto Rico; England and Ireland; France, Spain and Portugal; Norway and Sweden; and Algeria. After 62 years of marriage and still counting, they feel that their move to The Villages, with the many new friends they have made, has added a valuable vigor and enjoyment to their lives which they consider priceless. How wonderful it is for our community that we have such interesting and dynamic neighbors as the Botways! UNMATCHED Inc. THE WAY I SEE IT by Bruce Botway Music & Arts About 2 years ago, when I searched Google to locate a place to take guitar lessons, I was pleasantly surprised to find Music & Arts, which happens to be about 5 minutes from our community at The Park. They are on route 347 just east of the King Kullen shopping center and next to a small shopping strip. Anyone who plays a musical instrument or wants to learn how to play one by taking professional lessons, Music & Arts would not disappoint you! Actually, they also sell just about every kind of instrument, including piano, horn & string, etc. for both novice and pro. Their ‘school’ rooms can accommodate many students at the same time and they do teach children as well as adults. Using my guitar teacher (Gerry McKeveny) as an example, each Music & Arts instructor’s overall caliber is outstanding. Hence their popularity. 14 villages at mt. sinai | july/august 2016 In my case, getting lesson time with Gerry’s very active schedule can be challenging (even with him being on site Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Beyond that, Gerry tours nationally in the entertainment business; so he is one busy guitarist. The minute you step through the door at Music & Arts, you are greeted by a very pleasant, knowledgeable management team that not only sells product but repairs instruments on location and stands ready with liberal, free guidance on most questions related to music. Recently, I purchased a high end Yamaha digital piano from Music & Arts and they not only delivered it, but carried it up to our loft and assembled it. Their customer service really is impressive and their prices are competitive. Their telephone # is 631-928-8400. The store manager’s name is Vincent Palmeri. 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Call Us Today! 631-653-1987 www.pcslongisland.com The Homeowners Association Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication New Customers CALL NOW and get your first room of carpet cleaned absolutely FREE! *Up to 100 square feet, Min. Applies VILLAGES AT MT. SINAI | july/august 2016 15 TURN YOUR DECK INTO A Sugar Loaf, New York YEAR ROUND SUNROOM! Richard and I enjoy taking car trips discovering New York State. There are so many wonderful towns and areas filled with beauty and charm. This Memorial Day Weekend we headed to Sugar Loaf for its Spring Festival. Yes, there is actually a place called Sugar Loaf, New York! It is a small hamlet nestled in the lovely Hudson Valley. This art and craft village, known for independent artists and shop keepers, is a delightful and fun place to explore. What occurs when a town of artists put on a festival is very special. There was live music by extremely talented musicians, delicious ethnic food choices and unique quality items handcrafted by over 55 local artisans. Vendors discussed their work and held demonstrations in the appealing shops and booths. I especially relished the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and friendliness of the people we encountered. We were told that this place of trendy boutiques is the long standing home to resident artists who not only produce remarkable works but want you to linger in their studios. We felt more like family members than guests when we took a walking tour of resident artists’ houses and shops. Spending so much time outdoors in the fresh mountain air gave us an appetite, which was satisfied by scrumptious Polish food. The internationally recognized photographer Nick Zungoli was available for conversation and explanation at his impressive Exposures Gallery. Amassed before us was his astounding body of work, including stunning images of the local Hudson Valley and from his extensive travels. Next door we visited the residence/studio of woodcarver Clay Boone. On display was his hand carved Carousel Horse. We admired the gorgeous jewelry by Rachel Bertoni who is acknowledged as a top trend designer, sought after by celebrities. One of the most strikingly decorated businesses was that of candle maker Peter Lendved. Rich and I marveled at the colorful lines of hand dipped candles hanging in rows from the ceiling. My favorite visit was to Bliss Women’s Art Cooperative, a delightful store filled with a diverse selection of hand done products. Our mini vacation allowed us to experience the passion for excellence and integrity shown by these highly dedicated artists. We headed home with a trunk full of goodies to add to our Mt Sinai shelves. As we drove home to beautiful Long Island, we got another chance to admire the scenic view, the rich farmlands, mountains, streams and lakes of a different part of New York. What a remarkable state we live in! Advertising Space Available! 631-223-2029 / 5starnewsletters.com / sales@seniorlifestylemedia.com By Phyllis Sacks 631-265-2902 WWW.SUNSCAPEPATIOROOMS.COM $200 OFF! Retractable Awnings • • • • Awnings Car Ports Door Hoods Enclosures • • • • Retractable Awnings Solar Shades Screen Rooms Sun Rooms 888 Lincoln Avenue • Bohemia Family Owned & Operated 16 villages at mt. sinai | july/august 2016 The Homeowners Association Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication The Homeowners Association Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication VILLAGES AT MT. SINAI | july/august 2016 17 Glorious Grandchildren Air Conditioning & Heating Anyone who knows me realizes that my three grandkids are very special to me. I consider them my most wonderful blessings at this stage in my life. I know that the Lynam, Sciacca, Callahan and McDonald families share in my point of view. Peggy and Tom Lynam recently celebrated the baptism of their third grandchild, Brady Thomas Lynam, on April 17th. Brady's parents, Angela and Christopher, decided to live and raise their family where Chris grew up in Sayville. St. Lawrence is the same church where Chris was baptized and received his sacraments and where he and Angela were married. Brady's godparents are Chris' brother, Michael Lynam, and Angela's sister, Carolyn Rotsch. A luncheon was held after the ceremony at Maxwell's in Islip. All family members were in attendance to share in this very joyous occasion. What a beautiful baby boy! The Lynam clan is growing in a very special and blessed way. Congratulations to all! Phyllis and Walter McDonald's family has now grown to eight grandchildren. Matthew James Foulke, son of the McDonalds' daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, Michael, was baptized on May 22nd at St. Ignatious in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Matthew is shown here with his Mom and Dad, and Godparents, Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Robert Bjorklund. Uncle Brian Foulke is there as well. Grandma and Grandpa were more than happy to share in a Kodak moment to commemorate the day. Matthew shares his home with his three big brothers, Andrew, 7, Jason, 5, and Jack, 3. I know that the McDonalds count their special blessings times eight!. Congratulations to all as well. Barbara and John Sciacca celebrated the First Holy Communion of their oldest granddaughter, Julianna Sciacca, on April 30th at St. Leo The Great Church in Lincroft, New Jersey. All of the children were well prepared and the ceremony and mass were inspiring. The girls looked beautiful in their white dresses and veils and the boys so handsome in their suits. After the ceremony a luncheon was held at the Molly Pitcher Inn where the food was delicious and plentiful. Everyone enjoyed this very special day. The Sciaccas feel truly blessed as you can see from the smiles and love they have for Julianna. Florence and Doug Callahan also celebrated the First Holy Communion of their youngest grandchild, Lila Grace Callahan, on May 15th at St. Louis De Montfort Church. Lila looks so beautiful and her brother, Dylan, so handsome. Lila's parents, Steven and Melissa, look so happy and proud of Lila. All four grandchildren of the Callhans received their First Communion at St. Louis De Montfort Church. The Callahans appreciate this very special blessing as well. Knowing these families as I do, I was so happy to share their blessings with all of you. Being able to share the love and joy we have for our grandchildren with the community is truly a very special blessing. Please continue to share your glorious grandchildren with our community. 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It was sunny and bright one day in Spring, By Phyllis McDonald So we went to the park to laugh and sing. On the lake we watched a sailboat race, And saw a big, shaggy dog with mud on his face. We fed the ducks our stale, old bread, And wondered where the stone path led. A playground is what we happily found, And joyful laughter was the only sound. A girl on the slide was way up high, And a boy on roller skates whizzed right by. We heard the teeter totter squeak as it went up and down, And watched as the carousel went round and round. On the baseball field, a boy ran the bases, And another boy stopped to tie his shoelaces. The big, shaggy dog with mud on his face Saw the red sailboat win the race. As we walked and talked all around the lake, The sun was setting; it was getting late. 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When it was time for a new dealer, the deck of cards and the knife were given to the new dealer. If he didn’t want to deal he would “pass the buck” to the next player. If that player accepted, the “the buck stopped there.” THE WHOLE NINE YARDS American fighter planes in WW2 had machine guns that were fed by a belt of cartridges. The average plane held belts that were 27 feet (9 yards) long. If the pilot used up all his ammo he was said to have given it the “whole nine yards.” BARGE IN Heavy freight was moved along the Mississippi in large barges pushed by steamboats. These were hard to control and would sometimes swing into piers or other boats. People would say they “barged in.” BUYING THE FARM This is synonymous with dying. During WW1 soldiers were given life insurance policies worth $5000. This was about the price of an average farm, so if you died you “bought the farm” for your survivors. OVER A BARREL In the days before CPR, a drowning victim would be placed face down over a barrel and the barrel would be rolled back and forth in an effort to empty the lungs of water. It was rarely effective. If you were “over a barrel” you were in deep trouble. IRON CLAD CONTRACT This came about from the ironclad ships of the Civil War. It meant something so strong that it could not be broken. COBWEB The Old English word for spider was “cob.” To be continued……….. PASSING THE BUCK/THE BUCK STOPS HERE Most men in the early west carried a jack knife made by the The Park Book Club Submitted by Anita Laurine At our book club meeting on May 18th, we discussed “A Paris Apartment,” by Michelle Gable. The book is based on an actual event that occurred in 2010: the contents of a Paris apartment that had been sealed for seventy years were going to be auctioned. The apartment of courtesan Marthe de Florian, an illegitimate daughter of Victor Hugo, overflowed with treasures from the Belle Epoque. The stash included high end furniture and an unknown painting of her by the most renowned portraitist of the 19th Century, which eventually sold for over two million euros at auction. The fictionalized account of her life is interwoven with the story of Sotheby’s furniture expert, April, who decamps to Paris to uncover the mysteries of a shuttered-for-seventy-years apartment, as well as to escape the problems in her personal life. Through Marthe’s diaries the book explores the rich life, locales and activities of Paris during the gilded age and reveals heartbreak, torment and decadence as well. I found this book to be a stylish and sophisticated account of complex relationships, romance and history. The selection for the July book club is “Come Home,” by Lisa Scotoline, All residents are invited to our meeting on July 20th at 7:30 P.M. at the clubhouse. 22 villages at mt. sinai | july/august 2016 The Homeowners Association Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This Publication 691 Route 25A Store #15 Miller Place, NY 11764 Advertising Space Available! 631-223-2029 / 5starnewsletters.com / sales@seniorlifestylemedia.com A SHOT OF WHISKEY In the old west a .45 cartridge for a six gun cost 12 cents, so did a glass of whiskey. If a cowhand was low on cash he would often give the bartender a cartridge for a drink. This became known as a “shot” of whiskey. Our Services Include: • Allorthopedicinjuries(sprains,strains, fractures,osteoporosisandosteoarthritis) • Postoperativejointreplacements • Balance&FallPrevention • MassageTherapy Keep your independence. Relieve your pain. Improve your quality of life. Callustoday! 631-744-7848 WHEN YOU’RE READY TO SELL, CALL MICHELLE! 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SINAI | july/august 2016 27 30 10-12pm Knitting/Crocheting Group 7-10pm Mah Jongg 04 - Card Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Rummikub - Main Room 29 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 1-4pm Mah Jongg 01 - Card Rm 7-10pm May I/Dominos - Main Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Mah Jongg 02 & 03 - Card Room 7-10pm Mah Jongg 04 - Card Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Rummikub - Main Room 7-10pm May I/Dominos - Main Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Mah Jongg 02 & 03 - Card Room 7-10pm Italian American Club 1-4pm Mah Jongg 05 - Card Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 31 1-4pm Mah Jongg 05 - Card Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 24 23 10-12pm Knitting/Crocheting Group 22 7:30pm Book Club - Main Rm The Hollow Ground (Harnet) 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 1-4pm Mah Jongg 01 - Card Rm 7-10pm May I/Dominos - Main Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Mah Jongg 02 & 03 - Card Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 10:30am BOD - Craft Rm 1-4pm Mah Jongg 05 - Card Room 17 1-4pm Mah Jongg 05 - Card Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 10 1-4pm Mah Jongg 05 - Card Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool Wednesday 3 7pm HOA Open Forum-Main Rm 7-10pm Mah Jongg 04 - Card Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Rummikub - Main Room 16 10-12pm Knitting/Crocheting Group 15 V-J Day (1945) 7-10pm Mah Jongg 04 - Card Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Rummikub - Main Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 1-4pm Mah Jongg 01 - Card Rm 7-10pm May I/Dominos - Main Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Mah Jongg 02 & 03 - Card Room 1-4pm Mah Jongg 01 - Card Rm 9 10-12pm Knitting/Crocheting Group 7-10pm Mah Jongg 04 - Card Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Rummikub - Main Room 7-10pm May I/Dominos - Main Rm Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Mah Jongg 02 & 03 - Card Room 8 10-12pm Knitting/Crocheting Group 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 1-4pm Mah Jongg 01 - Card Rm 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool Tuesday 2 Monday August 1 1-4pm Mah Jongg 06 - Craft Room Mah Jongg 07 & 08 - Card Room 7-10pm Mah Jongg 09 - Card Room Canasta - Card Room Low Stakes Poker - Craft Room September 1 1-4pm Mah Jongg 06 - Craft Room Mah Jongg 07 & 08 - Card Room 7-10pm Mah Jongg 09 - Card Room Canasta - Card Room Low Stakes Poker - Craft Room 25 1-4pm Mah Jongg 06 - Craft Room Mah Jongg 07 & 08 - Card Room 7-10pm Mah Jongg 09 - Card Room Canasta - Card Room Low Stakes Poker - Craft Room 18 Mah Jongg 07 & 08 - Card Room 7-10pm Mah Jongg 09 - Card Room Canasta - Card Room Low Stakes Poker - Craft Room 1-4pm Mah Jongg 06 - Craft Room 11 1-4pm Mah Jongg 06 - Craft Room Mah Jongg 07 & 08 - Card Room 7-10pm Mah Jongg 09 - Card Room Canasta - Card Room Low Stakes Poker - Craft Room Thursday 4 Clubhouse - August 2016 12:30-4pm Mah Jongg 10 Card Rm 7-10pm Canasta - Card Room Texas Hold'em - Craft Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 2 12:30-4pm Mah Jongg 10 Card Rm 7-10pm Canasta - Card Room Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Friendly Friday - Main Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 26 Women's Equality Day 12:30-4pm Mah Jongg 10 Card Rm 7-10pm Canasta - Card Room Texas Hold'em - Craft Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 19 12:30-4pm Mah Jongg 10 Card Rm 7-10pm Canasta - Card Room Texas Hold'em - Craft Room 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool 12 12:30-4pm Mah Jongg 10 Card Rm 7-10pm Canasta - Card Room Texas Hold'em - Craft Room Outdoor Sing-Along 9:30-10:30am Water Aerobics-Pool Friday 5 Werner Ulrich