On Vacation - Ponte Vecchio West

Paradise
A Publication of Ponte Vecchio West Homeowner’s Association
a view from
Volume 16
October 2016
Number 2
This Beacon___
Out of ashes rich with Human Souls___Arose.
Now, stands resolutely, yet with humility,
as a Symbol of our continuing
Strength and Determination.
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President’s Message
As you begin to read this month’s issue of the newsletter, please appreciate the effort that goes into the
production of each issue. The community has been so very fortunate to have had a succession of great
people working on The View from Paradise. I want to thank Iris Goldhaber for all her hard work and effort in
getting the contributors to submit their monthly columns in a timely fashion. Some of us procrastinate. Iris
has now stepped down from her role on the newsletter, and someone needs to raise a hand to volunteer.
The pay may not be great (think “zero”), but the satisfaction of being part of a vital team should be enough.
Please give it some thought as we sure could use your help.
The Finance Committee, along with committee chairs and board liaisons, has been working to update
our Reserve Study. This report guides us each year in knowing how much money should be set aside in the
Reserve Fund. This money comes out of your quarterly maintenance payments. The Reserve Fund allows
us to have the money “in the bank” when it becomes necessary to repair or replace major components of
the common ground of the community. Examples of items covered in the Reserve Study are: clubhouse
air conditioners, irrigation pumps and motors, the surface of the tennis courts, the roofs of the clubhouse
and guardhouse, the sidewalks and roadways, fitness equipment, etc. The actual report is prepared by a
certified Professional Reserve Specialist.
Both Janet Ellis (our property manager) and I have been receiving complaints about cars speeding through
the community. This is not new. I remember having to address this years ago. We established and posted
a speed limit of 25 mph. The problem is very evident on Caprio Dr and Trapani Ln, as cars keep accelerating
as they come down the block, in either direction. The problem is especially bad as cars negotiate the curves
on Viniste and Campania Drive. Add the rollings stops (or no stops at all) and the extremely wide turns (or
very tight turns), and we have accidents just waiting to happen...except that we have already experienced
several accidents within the community. Please do your part in making our community safer. Please also
remember that as we age, the excellent skills and reflexes of our youth have aged as well.
Thank you.
Linda Berger
DIRECTORY
Homeowners’ Association
pvwhoa@pvwonline.com
President
Linda Berger ............ 742-5599
Vice Pres./Sec. Paul Negron ............. 735-8857
Bernie Klein ........... 364-0556
2nd Vice Pres.
Treasurer
Neal Ehrenberg ...... 736-3282
Asst. Treasurer Marcia Mintz ........... 777-7294
Director
Esther Bean .............. 413-348-2919
Director
Michael Scharfstein.... 973-951-6680
Committees
Architectural Review – Paul Negron, Liaison
Mike Shapiro, Chair ............. 742-3671
Clubhouse – Esther Bean, Liaison
Jim Rodriguez, Chair .......... 733-7892
COBWRA – Delegate: Paul Fass ...... 732-9587
Alternate: Gabe Nemeth .......... 364-8031
Common Grounds Maintenance & Repairs
Bernie Klein .......................... 364-0556
Paul Negron ......................... 735-8857
Communications/Audio Visual –
Neal Ehrenberg, Liaison
Entertainment – Marcia Mintz, Liaison
Sandy Ostrowsky ................. 752-8808
Bernie Fisher, Chair ............. 742-9005
Finance – Neal Ehrenberg, Liaison
Jim Stein, Chair .................... 742-7047
Fines Resolution
Howard Rubin, Chair ............ 737-2601
Landscaping/Lakes – Linda Berger, Liaison
Murry Brody, Chair .............. 740-7786
Safety & Security – Michael Scharfstein, Liaison
Harold Goldstein, Chair ....... 735-7428
Clubs & Activities
Book Club - Shelly Ehrenberg ...........736-3282
Bowling League – Steve Medoff .......236-9126
Paul Sabatino ......413-5120
Bridge Club - Evelyn Brodkin ..............737-7391
Marlene Litman ............736-7469
Cinema Club - Neal Ehrenberg .........736-3282
COP (Sheriff Volunteer) Harold Goldstein ..735-7428
Golf – Neal Ehrenberg ....................... 736-3282
Good & Welfare – Sheila Steinberg ..738-1216
Men’s Club – Al Mintz......................... 777-7294
The PAP Corps (Cancer Research)
Chair: Paula Brosnan .......................270-3688
Photography Club – Bernie Finver ...413-2653
Pool Room Club - Howard Rubin ......737-2601
Singles Club - Debbie Jacobs .... .see directory
We Care - Barbara Spears .................742-5599
Women’s Club - Harriet Silverstein .. . 739-9593
Yiddish Club - Marvin Friedman ........736-6100
Clubhouse Manager/Social Director
Sandy Ostrowsky ....................... 752-8808
Fax .............................................. 752-8271
e-mail ....................... pvwoffice@gmail.com
Gatehouse .........................................740-3571
Campbell Property Management
Call Here First!
Janet Ellis ............................ 561-432-2703
e-mail ............... jellis@campbellproperty.com
A View From Paradise
Editors & Staff
Iris Goldhaber (Community News) ....................
Neal Ehrenberg (Graphics) ............. 736-3282
Bernie Finver (Design, Layout, Photo) 413-2653
Advertising
Cynnie McWhinnie .. 806-6620
Proofreading
Sandy Cassel .......... 735-0093
Judy Russo ............ 740-3049
Our email Address
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IN THIS ISSUE
ARTICLE
PAGE
Birthdays and Anniversaries...............................5
Book Club.............................................................47
Calendar................................................................11
Chair Aerobics.....................................................49
Cinema Club.........................................................12
Cobwra Report.....................................................47
Election 2016 Tips.........................................24, 25
Help Grow the View.............................................10
Holiday Greetings................................................44
Homeowner’s Tips..............................................48
Jumbo....................................................................49
Men’s Club............................................... 20, 22, 35
PAP..................................................7, 14, 15, 17, 41
Parking..................................................................48
Property Matters................................................8, 9
Pool Room............................................................19
President’s Message.............................................3
Recipe of the Month............................................50
Safety and Security.............................................48
Singles Club.........................................................10
Technology Tips..................................................50
That’s Entertainment.......... 10, 23, 30, 38, 39, 43
Total Health Systems....................................52, 53
We Care.................................................................48
Women’s Club...................................20, 21, 31, 40
Yiddish Club............................................ 36, 42, 46
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October Birthdays
October 15
Diane Cohen
October 1
David Mulligan
October 15
Neal Ehrenberg
October 1
Jerry Yesner
October 16
John DiMare
October 2
Skip Kellener
October 18
Marcia Mintz
October 3
Ken Adler
October 23
Marion Goldstein
October 3
Rosemary Lambelet
October 24
Gary Cole
October 4
Joan Mariani
October 24
Sidney Gratz
October 4
Robert Gershowitz
October 28
Fred Kazan
October 5
Iris Senatore
October Anniversaries
October 5
Maryann Hyatt
October 5
Normand Argo
October 10
Bob & Marlene Litman
October 6
Bernie Fisher
October 12
Linda & Bernie Fisher
October 7
Shelley Schultz
October 13
Lois & Albert Collman
October 8
Bette Russell
October 15
Sheila & Joe Umansky
October 8
Semore Borker
October 24
Paula & David Schwartz
October 11
Laurie Dimirsky
October 25
Frances & Santo Aversano
October 12
Florence Stelzer
October 27
Tina & John DiMare
October 14
Susan Goldstein
October 30
Marcia & Arnold Kaufman
If your birthday and/or anniversary is missing or incorrect, please contact Shelly Ehrenberg @736-3282
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The Ponte Vecchio West Homeowners Association bears no responsibility for
opinions stated within this newsletter, they are solely that of the author and do not
reflect that of the Association.
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PVW PAP
Fall is really here. But first I want to thank Arlene Ostrowsky who with the help of Sandy Clark put together
a wonderful dinner at Longhorn. Even though there was a threat of rain so many of our members came
and enjoyed a delicious meal. Our summer dinners help support PAP's fight against cancer. Thank you to
those members who came and broke bread with us. We want to continue to see all of you enjoy other
events with us while supporting PAP. Below is a complete calendar of this year's events. Mark your
calendars and watch for the flyers.
10/26/16
10/31/16
11/16/16
12/10/16
1/18/17
1/28/17
2/8/17
3/8/17
3/29/17
4/22/17
4/19/17
General Meeting 10AM
Annual Trick 'o Treat in PVW 4 - 6PM
Annual Fall Card & Mah Jongg Party at Indian Spring Country Club 10:30AM - 4PM
"An American in Paris" at Kravis Theater 2PM Matinee
General Meeting
Walkathon in PVW
Flagler Museum 11:30AM Tour with Lunch to follow
Canasta Tournament in PVW Clubhouse 9AM
General Meeting
"Kinky Boots" at Kravis Theater 2PM Matinee
Spring Card & Mah Jongg Party at Indian Spring Country Club 10:30AM - 4PM
We want to be able to keep in contact with our members. We do that via "The View From Paradise", direct
mailings and emails. It is very important that we have your correct email address. If you change it or
haven't been getting emails from us, please call Lillian Rodriguez at 733-7892 or even better email her at
grandma2238@gmail.com . The same goes for your street address or phone number. Any changes to
those please contact Shelly Ehrenberg at 736-3282 or shelly.ehrenberg@gmail.com .
Please do not leave checks in the PAP mailbox unless they are in an envelope and marked with the event or
person in charge.
Towards a World Without Cancer,
Paula Brosnan, President
Tribute Cards– Our chapter sells beautiful all-occasion cards for only $5 each or 6 for
$25. There is an additional fee of $1 if you want us to mail them for you. Call to make
an appointment.
Linda Tabris:
Barbara Laing
877-2529
336-3030
PVW
PVW
Barbara Morgenstern 374-9037
Platina
Sylvia Fischer 499-9846
Kings Point
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October2016
Dear Friend,
I want to thank you for entrusting me to serve Palm Beach County as your
constitutionally elected Tax Collector. Despite our name, the Tax Collector’s Office is
not funded by tax dollars. We collect fees on services provided. The Florida Department
of Revenue approves our operating budget, and every excess dollar is passed along to
your local taxing authorities such as the School District, County, and municipalities.
Cyber Safety
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Practicing safe judgment is
critical whether you’re online banking, shopping, or downloading the latest app. Here
are a few simple cyber safety tips:
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Avoid imitation sites. Visit www.pbctax.com for all your driver license and motor
vehicle needs.
Do not enter credit car information on unsecure websites. Secure websites begin
with “https” so check your browser. Our online payment page
(https://www.pbctax.com/pay-online) is an example of a secure website.
Pay attention to your home Wi-Fi. Use a strong password to protect your router.
Identity Safety
The Tax Collector’s Office is committed to protecting the
public from identity theft. This is especially important as the
sole driver license and ID card issuing agency in Palm Beach
County.
The Florida driver licenses and ID cards issued in our offices
are compliant with the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005. This law
set new standards to improve the integrity of ID cards. REAL
ID standardsreduce the risk of fraud.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires
everyone to have a REAL ID by October 1, 2020. Not sure if your ID is REAL
IDcompliant? Check for a star in the upper right corner. If you do not have a REAL ID,
visit our office before the REAL ID deadline. You cannot upgrade to a REAL ID online.
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Financial Safety
The 2016 Property Tax season is right around the corner. Our agency mails property
tax bills by November 1. Paying property taxes early has its benefits, especially for your
bottom line. There’s a 4% discount for Property Tax bills paid in November. The
discount drops to 3% in December, 2% in January, and 1% in February. There is no
discount for property tax bills paid in March. 2016 Property Taxes become delinquent
April 1, 2017.
Driver Safety
October 16th through 22nd is National Teen Driver Safety Week, but we all know driver
safety is a priority year-round. According to the National Safety Council, 95% of parents
who drive distracted admit they continue these unsafe habits in front of their teens.
Did you know we have a free driver license mobile app? “In the Driver’s Seat” is loaded
with helpful features, including:
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Quick access to Florida’s driving laws
Easy online driver license appointments
Tools for first time drivers, including updated study materials, the official practice
test, and driving logs
Calendar of important dates and deadlines
“In the Driver’s Seat” is a helpful tool whether you’re preparing for your first license or
you’ve been driving for decades. It’s available for Apple and Android devices in the
Apple App Store and Google Play.
Storm Safety
October is historically one of the most active months in the Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Is your family ready to weather the storm? A few simple steps ahead of time can make
all the difference.
There’s still time to access our free 2016 Hurricane Preparedness Guide. It’s loaded
with local insight, key phone numbers and tips to prepare your family and property. Print
out a copy at https://www.pbctax.com/content/publications.
Please note that our offices are closed on Monday, October 10 in observance of
Columbus Day.
Best regards,
Anne M. Gannon
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THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
Sandy Ostrowsky
Saturday, October 22nd at 6pm we’re having a “It’s Just a Fall Party” in the SOCIAL HALL! Professional
square dance caller and DJ, Chris Phillips, will have you dancing in no time. Current and popular dance
music will be played as well. We’ll start the night with Subway sandwiches, chips, soda, coffee & dessert.
$15.00 p.p. B.Y.O.B DOOR PRIZES! Outside guests welcome. Shorts and T-Shirts okay. No heels for the
ladies that might want to Do-Si-Do. Reserve your spot soon and space is limited.
Calling All Pet Owners! We are having our first Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Parade! Saturday,
October 27th at 9:30am. If you can dress it in a costume, put it on a leash and walk it…we
want to see it! (No husbands please)! Lots of treats for everyone! Doggie treats bags for the
participants. Please pre-register with me by October 26th.
Saturday, November 12th at 8pm brings a “Tribute to Veterans” by America’s Sweethearts. In
the spirit of the Andrew Sisters, they are good-looking, classy dames with intricate harmonies
that will bring you back to the “Glory Days”. Their repertoire also includes music from the 50’s
through the 70’s! Beautiful costumes, choreography and inspirational music will guarantee a
memorable and romantic night that will have you squeezing the hand of the person next to you.
Theater Style Seating. $20pp
Checks Payable: PVW HOA
See you at the box office!
SINGLES CLUB
by: Debbie Jacobs, President
Having had our General
Membership Meeting in
September, we’re happy to
start the new season with a buffet dinner at
Aberdeen Country Club on October 23rd. This
is a new venue for us and we’re sure it will be
fun and delicious! The Board is busy working
on some new activities to include: a croquet
lesson and lunch at the National Croquet
Center, a concert (or lecture or art show) at
The Society of the Four Arts and lunch, a
show, lunch/dinner and a movie, and more.
Watch for announcements by email, snail mail
and postings in the clubhouse.
Please keep your suggestions coming in so we
can plan events of interest to our members.
Your ideas are greatly appreciated! Hope to
see you all at Aberdeen CC.
Debbie Jacobs
President
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Help Us Grow the View from
Paradise
We need your participation
Simply put, we need your help in getting more
advertisers.
In this issue two new ads came to us through
the efforts of a resident couple. All they did
was to approach merchants they regularly
visit. These merchants realized the benefit in
reaching out to the rest of our community and
gladly submitted their ads.
We believe there are lots of businesses that will
do the same especially if they are approached
by repeat customers.
Of course, as an interested PVW resident you
should get satisfaction in helping to expand the
View, but we would like to do more. The View
(through the HOA) will reward our resident ad
getters with a yearly brunch to celebrate our
growth.
For copies of our price list, contact Bernie
Finver or Cynthia McWhinnie.
Thanks
PVW View Staff
Ponte Vecchio West
October, 2016
7:45am 18-Hole
Golf at Osprey
8:30am Women’s
Golf-Lakeview 9
12pm Gin
9:30 Art Class
10:30 French
12:30 Gin Group
7pm Men’s Bd.
7pm Bridge
7:45am Golf at
Park Ridge
7pm Singles
Coalition
8pm Cinema Club
10am
Mah Jongg
Lessons
10am Ceramics
10:30 Italian
“The Finest
Hours”
ROSH HASHANA
7:45am 18-Hole
Golf at Osprey
8:30am Women’s
Golf-Lakeview 9
12pm Gin
9:30am
Men’s Club
Breakfast
9:30 Knitting
11am Discussion
Group
2:30 Bowling
7:45am Golf at
9:30 Art Class
Park Ridge
10:30 French
12:30 Gin Group
7pm
7pm Bridge
Yiddish Club
Break Fast
YOM KIPPUR
COLUMBUS DAY
9:30 Knitting
9:30 Safety &
Security Mtg.
11am Discussion
Group
2:30 Bowling
10am
Mah Jongg
Lessons
10am Ceramics
10:30 Italian
7:45am 18-Hole
Golf at Osprey
8:30am Women’s
Golf
12pm Gin
4:00 HOA Mtg.
5:15 Pool Rm Mt
9:30 Knitting
10am C.O.P.
11am Discussion
Group
2:30 Bowling
10am
Mah Jongg
Lessons
10am Ceramics
10:30 Italian
6pm
“A JUST
BECAUSE
IT’S FALL”
PARTY
In the
Social Hall
10am
Mah Jongg
Lessons
10am Ceramics
10:30 Italian
9:30
Howl-o-Ween
Pet Parade
7:45am Golf at
9:30 Art Class
Park Ridge
10:30 French
12:30 Gin Group
7pm
7pm Bridge
Women’s Club
Trivia Night
8pm Cinema Club
“Remember”
6pm
Singles Club
Dinner at
Aberdeen
Country Club
7:45am 18-Hole
Golf at Osprey
8:30am Women’s
Golf-Lakeview 9
12pm Gin
9:30 Art Class
10:30 French
12:30 Gin Group
7pm Bridge
7:45am Golf at
Park Ridge
10am PAP
General Mtg.
9:30 Knitting
11am Discussion
Group
2:30 Bowling
Pre-register
With Sandy
8:30am Women’s
Golf-Lakeview 9
12pm Gin
4-6pm PAP
TRICK-OR-TREAT
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Mark Your Monthly Calendar
Sunday
First
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Cinema Club
8:00 PM
Week 2
Third
Thursday
Cinema Club
8:00 PM
The PVW Cinema Club is Proud to Present
two of the most riveting films of the past year.
Cinema Club Features for October, 2016
Thursday, October 6th – 8:00 PM
Thursday, October 20th – 8:00 PM
The Finest Hours tells the incredible true story of the
greatest small-boat rescue in United States Coast
Guard history. In February, 1952, in Cape Cod
Massachusetts, the US Coast Guard station in Chatham
received a distress signal from the oil tankers SS
Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer. Daniel Cluff, Commander
of Chatham Station assigns Bernie Webber, along with
Richard Livesey, Andy Fitzgerald and Ervin Maske to
rescue the crew of these tankers using a small rescue
boat. Despite Bernie’s knowledge of the intensity of the
storm he sets out: “an order is an order”. Meanwhile,
damaged badly, the Mercer splits in two and sinks to the
bottom of the ocean.The Mercer’s rescued crew, now
aboard the Pendleton, depended upon Pendleton’s
skilled and experienced engineer, Ray Sybert, to use his
abilities to steer the tanker to a safer position, grounding
it on an unstable bank of sand to avoid sinking and await
the small rescue boat. “The Finest Hours” is an exciting
Disney thrill-ride from beginning to end.
Zev (Christopher Plummer) is living in an old age
home in New York and starting to lose his mind.
His wife of many decades, Ruth, has just passed
away. Max (Martin Landau), an old friend with an
agenda, is helping Zev deal with his loss. He
reminds Zev of an agreement they made before
Ruth died. Zev is going to track down Otto Walisch
alias, Rudy Kurlander, an 88-year-old German
immigrant. It was under the alias that Otto had
ordered the deaths of Zev’s and Max’s families at
Auschwitz. The only wrinkle in Max’s plan – aside
from Zev’s rapidly deteriorating memory – is that
there are four Rudy Kurlanders in North America.
Each is a German immigrant of the correct age.
Follow Zev on his harrowing quest to gain revenge
and closure.
(If you saw the movie before, see it again; now
look for the clues to the surprise ending – but
don’t tell anyone!).
The Cinema Club Steering Committee has changed the Membership Year from March – February to
a more traditional September – August. Current Members are now paid-up through August 31, 2017.
New Members: You are still able to join for only $10 per year. Free refreshments at every show!
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PVW PAP
We are once again planning a delicious, most enjoyable
luncheon/card and Mah Jongg party at the beautiful Indian Spring Country Club on El Clair Ranch. The date is
Wednesday November 16, 2016.
You'll enjoy salads, hot food, carving station and blintzes at
noon, preceded by vendor shopping at 10:30am and followed
by the calling of raffle winners (we've got great prizes). The
games will begin at 1:00 (beverages, cookies and snacks will
be available while you play).
Gather your friends and sign up now! In addition to mah
jongg and cards you can bring scrabble, dominoes. handand-foot, etc. and if you just want to dine and kibbitz, we'll
have a spot for you to do that also!
Please complete the form provided and place it with your
check for $45 ($50 for non-members) in the PAP mailbox in
the clubhouse, or mail it to: PAP Corps, 7550 Treviso Lane,
Boynton Beach, FL 33472. Questions?? Call Sandy Clark @
364-8058 or Sheila Lindenbaum @ 737-5049..
Reservations must be made by November 1
…C r u i s e w i t h P A P t o t h e S o u t h e r n C a r i b b e a n o n J a n u a r y 2 6 , 2 0 1 8 .
9 nights aboard the beautiful Celebrity Silhouette with stops at:
St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda
Bridgetown, Barbados
Castries, Saint Lucia
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
One perk from Celebrity is included in our special. Prices range from $1148.51 for an
ocean view window cabin to $1548.51 for concierge class. These prices include all
port charges and taxes and are based on double occupancy.A $900 pp deposit is
required. For more information or to leave a deposit call Carol Stein: 742-7047 .
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PVW PAP Presents
Flagler Museum docent tour plus lunch in the Café des Beaux-Arts
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Tour begins at 11:30
Lunch begins at 12:30
Cost for tour and lunch is $40 for PAP members ($45 for non-members)
When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded
Age estate in Palm Beach, was "more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and
is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, featuring guided tours, changing exhibits, and special programs.
Each afternoon the Flagler Museum offers a Gilded Age style lunch, which features an array of delicacies
and refreshments reminiscent of the elegance of entertaining during the Gilded Age. Visitors will enjoy a
selection of gourmet tea sandwiches, traditional scones, and sweets complemented by the Flagler Museum’s own Whitehall Special Blend™ tea, and served on exquisite Whitehall Collection™ china. Café des
Beaux-Arts is located in the beautiful Flagler Kenan Pavilion. Designed in the style of a nineteenthcentury Beaux Arts railway palace, the Pavilion provides guests with spectacular panoramic views of
Lake Worth.
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Ponte Vecchio West Chapter
We are pleased to take advantage of an opportunity with the Valencia Isles
chapter of The Pap Corps to offer our Ponte Vecchio West Chapter
REUSABLE
Local Merchants Discount Cards
Please see flyer for complete list.
SAVE MONEY ALL YEAR LONG!!
AND HELP FIND A CURE!!
Card is valid Oct 2016-Sept 2017
DONATION $20.00
For info email: Helene Kaley at
kwalhel@aol.com or 561-733-2467
Order your cards now!
Snowbird? – contact me we can make arrangements and I’ll have it
waiting for you when you arrive.
Need Holiday Gifts? Great as a gift that keep on giving.
PAP Calendars
Once again PVW PAP is selling 2 year
calendar books. They are available for 20172018. Each one comes with a plastic cover.
The cost is $4 each.
If you are interested please fill out the tear off
below and return to the PAP mail box or call
Helene Kaley at 561-733-2467
YOUR DONATION IS DEDUCTIBLE TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW.
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PVW
MEN'S CLUB
Al Mintz, President
Let me start by wishing all that celebrate, a wishes they fulfill for the unfortunate children stricken
Happy and Healthy New Year. I also want to thank with a serious illness. This meeting will be a public
my Board Of Directors, for the work they do all year, service meeting, with the proceeds going to the Make
to make these meetings a success.
A Wish foundation.
Last month’s meeting with the League of
In February we will have our Super Bowl party
on
February
5th , and The Original Florida Follies
Women Voters was both informative and well attended.
February 19th 2:00 pm. For information or tickets call
This month we will have a speaker from the
Joel Garfield.
PBSO’s fraud division. They will speak on identity theft,
On March 19th we will have our paid up
and other scams perpetrated on the community. This
membership breakfast.
is a very important topic since it can affect all of us,
We are still in the process of planning many
either by simply having your credit card information
more events and entertainment programs, not limited
stolen, to having your identity stolen.
to but including our Texas Hold’em . Watch your email
In November we will have a speaker from The
for information. Please also take note that our dues,
Make A Wish foundation, describing the wonderful in the amount of $20.00 is due by the end of the year.
Women’s Club
Harriet Silverstein, President
Here it is, October, up north the leaves are
turning, and in Ponte Vecchio West, all
the clubs and the HOA are busy with their
upcoming activities. I want to thank all of our
past members and new members for joining
our Women’s Club. We have a lot of fun
activities planned for this year.
Your $20 dues should be paid no later than
October 1st, if you are planning on attending
our fun-filled TRIVIA NIGHT on Wednesday,
October 19 at 7pm in our clubhouse. We have
hired a professional trivia company to make
sure we all have fun. This is our first event for
this season and the reservations are coming
in quickly. Please be sure to submit your
tear-off no later than October 13 as that is the
cutoff date. This event is free for members
only, husbands, significant others and nonmembers must submit a $5.00 check with
their tear-off, if they want to participate in this
event. Please be advised: If you want to sit
with a particular group, tables are not being
reserved. Therefore, we ask that you please
arrive with the people with whom you would
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like to sit. Walk-ins will not be allowed.
On Wednesday, December 7th we have
reserved “Meet the Harid Dancers’ Luncheon”
to be held at the Harid Conservatory, 2285
Potomac, Road in Boca Raton. The Harid
Conservatory provides an enjoyable and
inspiring afternoon program that includes a
catered, sit-down lunch an informative talk
given by the director and an opportunity to
watch the schools talented young dancers in
their daily ballet class. The Conservatory is
a tuition-free professional training school for
gifted young dancers. The Meet the Dancers
Luncheon begins at 12:15. There is limited
seating so if you plan on attending, please
submit your tear-off to the Women’s Club
mailbox in Sandy’s office. The cost for this
exciting afternoon is $32 for members and
$37 for non-members. The cutoff date is
December 1st.
Thank you again for your participation in our
club. The board has enjoyed planning all of
our fun activities for you.
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PVW Men’s Club Breakfast Meeting
Sunday, October 16th at 9:30AM
Guest Speaker From
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Do Not Miss this Meeting
We are All Vulnerable
Please respond by October 10th
Members Free Guests $5.00
Please use the Men’s Club tear-off included with this issue.
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PVW Entertainment presents…
“A Just Because It’s Fall” Party!
Saturday, October 22nd
At 6 P.M.
In the SOCIAL HALL
$15.00 p.p.
You don’t want to miss this fun event! A
Premier National Square Dance Caller will
be in the house! Current, popular dance
music will be played as well. No high heels
for the ladies please. Subway sandwiches,
soda, coffee and dessert will be served.
B.Y.O.B.—Outside guests welcome!
Door Prizes!
See Sandy or call 752-8808.
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Election Day Voting
The polls are open on Election Day, from 7 am. until
7 pm. Any voters waiting in line at 7:00 pm. will have
the opportunity to cast a ballot. Voting information
for Ponte Vecchio West residents: Precinct 3154
PONTE VECCHIO CLUBHOUSE
7050 CATANIA DR
BOYNTON BEACH
Whether during early voting or on Election Day, you
will be asked to provide at the polls a valid photo ID
with signature. Any one of the following photo IDs
will be accepted:
• Florida driver’s license
• Florida identification card issued by the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles
• United States passport
• Debit or credit card
• Military identification
• Student identification
•
•
•
•
Retirement center identification
Neighborhood association identification
Public assistance identification
Veteran health identification card issued by the
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
• License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm
issued pursuant to s. 790.06
• Employee identification card issued by any
branch, department, agency, or entity of the
Federal Government, the state, a county, or a
municipality.
If your photo ID does not include your signature, you
will be asked to provide another ID that has your
signature.
If you do not bring proper ID, you can still vote a
provisional ballot. As long as you are eligible and
voted in the proper precinct, your provisional ballot
will count provided the signature on your provisional
ballot matches the signature in your registration
record.
Vote by Mail Instructions
Any qualified Palm Beach County voter is entitled
to vote a vote by mail ballot. A mail ballot may be
requested in person at one of our offices, in writing,
over the telephone or by completing the online
application (see link below) Telephonic, written or
facsimile requests should be directed to:
Supervisor of Elections
P.O. Box 22309
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416-2309
Telephone: (561) 656-6200
Facsimile: (561) 656-6220
For online instructions go to: http://www.
pbcelections.org
When requesting a vote by mail ballot, the voter
must provide the following information:
• Name
• Residence address
• Address where the ballot is to be mailed*
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*Effective Jan. 1, 2014, a request for a ballot
to be mailed to an address other than the voter’s
address on file in the Florida Voter Registration
System (FVRS), must be in writing and signed by
the voter. Absent uniformed service members and
overseas voters are exempt from this requirement.
• Date of birth
• Local Telephone Number
• Out of Town Telephone Number
• Voter’s signature
Notify the elections office immediately should
your residence or mailing address change.
Vote by Mail ballots are not forwardable by the
U.S. Postal Service.
What Is The Electoral College? How It Works And Why It Matters
The Electoral College is made up of 538 electors
who cast votes to decide the President and VicePresident of the United States. When voters go to
the polls they will be choosing which candidate
receives their state’s electors. The candidate who
receives a majority of electoral votes (270) wins
the Presidency. The number 538 is the sum of the
nation’s 435 Representatives, 100 Senators, and 3
electors given to the District of Columbia.
How does the Electoral College work?
Every four years, voters go to the polls and select
a candidate for President and Vice-President. In all
but two states, the candidate who wins the majority
of votes in a state wins that state’s electoral votes. In
Nebraska and Maine, electoral votes are assigned
by proportional representation, meaning that the
top vote-getter in those states wins two electoral
votes (for the two Senators) while the remaining
electoral votes are allocated congressional district
by congressional district. These rules make it
possible for both candidates to receive electoral
votes from Nebraska and Maine, unlike the winnertake-all system in the other 48 states.
How are the electors selected?
This process varies from state to state. Usually,
political parties nominate electors at their state
conventions. Sometimes that process occurs by a
vote of the party’s central committee. The electors
are usually state-elected officials, party leaders, or
people with a strong affiliation with the Presidential
candidates.
Do electors have to vote for their party’s
candidate?
Neither the Constitution nor Federal election laws
compel electors to vote for their party’s candidate.
That said, twenty-seven states have laws on the
books that require electors to vote for their party’s
candidate if that candidate gets a majority of the
state’s popular vote. In 24 states, no such laws
apply, but common practice is for electors to vote
for their party’s nominee.
What happens if no one gets a majority of
Electoral College votes?
If no one gets a majority of electoral votes,
the election is thrown to the U.S. House of
Representatives. The top three contenders face off
with each state casting one vote. Whoever wins a
majority of states wins the election. The process is
the same for the Vice Presidency, except that the
U.S. Senate makes that selection.
Why does the Electoral College matter?
The Electoral College determines the President and
Vice-President of the United States. The Electoral
College system also distinguishes the United
States from other systems where the highest votegetter automatically wins. This so-called “indirect
election” process has been the subject of criticism
and attempted reform, though proponents of it
maintain that it ensures the rights of smaller states
and stands as an important piece of American
federalist democracy.
The United States Election Assistance Commission
published a “White Paper” on the history and
evolution of the Electoral College. If you are
interested in an email copy, please contact Bernie
Finver (bernie.finver@finver.net).
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World Trade Center Revisited
by Bernie Finver
On September 11, 2001 I was driving to my
consulting assignment with Goldman Sachs in
lower Manhattan. It was by all accounts a beautiful
morning and I took my time driving over the GW
Bridge, down the Hudson River Pkwy and onto the
West Side Highway.
Normally by 8:45 I would be passing in front of
the World Trade Center Towers, turning left on
Bank Street and proceeding to my regular Parking
Garage. But this was not a typical day. It was an
unusually gorgeous morning and I was in no hurry
to get to work.
The sense of euphoria would soon end. On my left
I could see a plane flying over Manhattan and I was
keenly aware that that was prohibited. The plane
banked left and while my brain said that’s enough,
it continued turning left. I stopped the car and froze
while the plane disappeared into the North Tower.
I continued driving until I could make the first right
turn into the Financial District and parked along
the Hudson River. I was stunned and shaken. On
my left I could see objects falling from the tower
(unbeknownst to me at the time the falling objects
were Humans). Then the second plane came in
view flying north along the Hudson, banking west
and smashing into the South Tower. Shaken or not,
I realized it was time escape. I drove to the Tappan
Zee Bridge (purposely avoiding the GW, thinking it
was next).
_____________________________________________
So, with some trepidation , on August 30th 2016,
we visited the Freedom Tower, Memorial Pool and
Museum.
Visiting the Museum was therapeutic for me. For
years I’ve been reliving the events of 9/11 and the
subsequent commute by ferry to and from work,
passing the smoldering pile and breathing the
polluted air that permeated that area.
Seeing the Memorial Pool was helpful. But the best
medicine for me was to see the Freedom Tower up
close. It spoke to Me.
It said... NO to Tyranny... NO to Bigotry of all kinds...
NO to Religious Intolerance and above all it said
We will always Move Forward Not Backward in all
of aspects of Life and Society.
World Trade Center September 11 Memorial
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PVW Men's Club
is offering Tickets to:
The Original Florida Follies
Presenting
2017:
"... On With The Show"
at the OLYMPIC HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOLTHEATER
20101 Lyons Rd, Boca Raton
Sunday February 19, 2017
at 2:00 PM
Tickets now available at $30 each. ●
Call Joel Garfield @ 561 737-4816
A tear-off is available with this magazine. You may also please pick-up flyer with a tear-off
outside Sandy's office. Fill it out and leave (with Payment) in the Men's Club Mailbox
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PVW YIDDISH CLUB
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
“
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE JEWISH!”
It’s that time again – time to renew your membership in the
PVW Yiddish Club! We would like to invite all past and present
members, as well as all new PVW residents, to become paidup members of the PVW Yiddish Club. Our regular meetings
will still be held on the fourth Sunday morning of each month
in our clubhouse, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
famous
bagel
and
lox
breakfast
and
We serve our
enjoy
wonderful
entertainment---fabulous musicians and very informative
speakers.
Our annual dues are still only $18.00 per household. You will
find the appropriate tear-off in this issue. You can drop off
your tear-off and check, made out to the PVW Yiddish Club, in
the Yiddish Club mailbox in the clubhouse office.
Please join your neighbors and friends for a fun-filled
breakfast treat – we know you will have a great time!
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PAP’s first meeting
Introducing Lou
Villano Live
Our first program of the year
will feature this well-known
singer. He has been praised
by Dick Robinson, the
Founder of the Preservation
of
the Great American
Songbook & radio personality
on Legends Radio 100.3 FM in
Palm Beach County. He has
been told many times that he
looks and sounds like Paul
Anka. His songbook includes many hits of Paul Anka, Neil
Sedaka, Bobby Darin, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and
Sammy Davis, Jr.
See him perform for us on
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at
10 AM in the PVW Clubhouse.
Refreshments are served at every meeting. We need sponsors who
will donate money ─ in honor or in memory of loved ones ─ to pay for
these refreshments. Full donor credit is given for any donation.
Please fill out the form provided so we can adequately prepare seating and
refreshments – There is no charge for PAP members
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PVW Howl-O-Ween
Pet Costume Parade!
Saturday, October 29th
Check-in begins at 9:30am
Under the Clubhouse Car Port
Coffee, Apple Cider, and Treats For All!
Doggy-Goody Bags for the Participants!
Photo Ops for Pets and Owners by
A Professional Photographer!
Parade Rules:



All pets on a
leash
Must have waste bags
NO
Aggressive dogs
Please See Sandy or Call
752-8808 for a
Registration Form.
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PVW Entertainment Presents….
America’s Sweethearts
Saturday, November 12th
At 8PM
$20.00 p.p.
Don’t miss this opportunity to relive the Glory Days!
This is Veterans Day Weekend and we have a special
tribute to the “Glory Days” plus music from then to until
now. Beautiful costumes, choreography and perfect
harmonies will ensure a memorable evening!
Theater Style Seating.
See or call Sandy at 752-8808.
Checks payable: PVW HOA No cash please.
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YOM KIPPUR
5777
2016
The PVW Yiddish Club invites you to break your fast with family and friends
at our annual Break Fast Dinner on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. We will be
serving our traditional dairy meal at a cost of $18.00 per person. We will have
two seatings; the first at 7:00 p.m. and the second for those who won’t arrive
until after the shofar is blown (please indicate “ls” next to each name attending
the late seating). Please fill out the tear-off in this issue and enclose a check
for every person who will be seated at your table, and leave it in the Yiddish
Club mailbox in the clubhouse. All table requests must be accompanied by
checks for the appropriate amount. Please respond by Monday, October 3,
2016. Thank you for your cooperation. we look forward to welcoming you
and your guests.
If you have any questions, contact Barbara Wiles (561-509-0075) or Marcia
Kaufman (561-737-7761).
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PVW West is holding an AARP Defensive
Driving Course and has invited you!
Space is limited!
Please see or call
Sandy Ostrowsky 752-8808
Thursday, October 27th 2016
9:00am to 3:00pm
In The PONTE VECCHIO
SOCIAL HALL
$15 for AARP members or
$20 for non-members
Bring your check payable to: AARP to Sandy in
the PVW clubhouse office to reserve your spot.
Please include your AARP ID# on the memo line.
Bring to class:
Driver’s License, Pen, and Lunch or Snack
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New Year 5777
“Wishing all good Health and Long Life”
FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT PVW
Alda & Alvaro Afonso
Evelyn Alderoty
Harriet & Sy Altman
Barbara Appel & Marty DeMango
Francine Arbetter
Norm Argo
Alma Baker
Ruth & Isidore Banchik
Shelly & Miles Bank
Helene Barnett & Howard Rubin
Anna & Frank Barone
Pearl & Marvin Bass
Esther & Stephen Bean
Linda Berger & Barbara Spears
Sherry Bickoff & Penny Reiner
Muriel & Harvey Bloom
Dena & Hal Blumenthal
Ronnie & Arnold Bressler
Evelyn Brodkin
Susan & Murry Brody
Louise & Doyle Brown
Myrna Brown & Murray Lorber
Rita & Paul Brown
Sandy & Art Cassel
Diane & Lenny Cohen
Leila & Paul Cohen
Lois & Albert Collman
Esta & Bob DeJong
Lois & Jerry DeLaFuente
Mary Ann D’Angio & Carol
Richman
Tina & John Di Mare
Rose & Rosario Di Paola
Nancy Diamond & Paul Segal
Shelly & Neal Ehrenberg
Nancie Eizen
Janet & Paul Epstein
Arthur Esbin
Shelley & George Faber
Marilyn Falchook
Paul Fass
Pat Feick
Doris Feigenbaum
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Esther & Marvin Feldman
Agnes & Bernie Finver
Candy Fischer
Linda & Bernie Fisher
Carol & Joel Garfield
Joan & Robert Garfinkel
Iris & Norm Goldhaber
Marion & Bernie Goldstein
Susan & Harold Goldstein
Linda & Mal Gordon
Pat Gottheim
Ted Grant
Elaine Greenfest
Sheryl & Avi Haimovich
Honey Halpern
Sandie & Les Held
Toba & Norman Isler
Barbara Jacoby
Rickee & Harvey Joress
Natalie & Mark Kadish
Ellen & Steve Kalb
Helene & Walter Kaley
Honey & Milt Kapitansky
Marcia & Arnold Kaufman
Linda & Alan Kerzner
Helene Kirsten
Bernie Klein
Barbara Laing
Rosemary & Larry Lambelet
Joan Landau
Shelly & Norm Levy
Marlene & Bob Litman
Millie London
Julia & Rudy Lopez
Janet & Bernie Macklin
The Malta Family
Lona & Lenny Mandel
Ellen & Jay Marans
Myra Marcus & Sidney Gratz
Mel Mason
Cynthia McWhinnie
Marsha & Fred Milstein
Marcia & Alvin Mintz
Anne & Paul Negron
Tobie & Gabe Nemeth
Hazel & Bill Neumann
Sheila & Jerry Olsen
Arlene Ostrowsky
Sandy & Danny Ostrowsky
Clara & Sam Paola
Sandi Parris & Richard White
Irene & Teddy Peck
Diana & Vinny Planco
Janet & Bob Prainito
Phyllis & Gino Raspanti
Alice & Sandy Rexon
Rona & Stuart Rod
Lillian & Jim Rodriguez
Charles Rosenberg
Frieda & Bob Rubin
Shellie & Stan Rubin
Bette & Herschel Russell
Judy & Joe Russo
Florence Sacharow
Karen & Alan Salup
Bonnie & Arnie Satkowitz
Helaine & Michael Scharfstein
Shelley & Sidney Schultz
Michele & Mike Shapiro
Ida Shipe
Harriet & Bob Silverstein
Elaine & Myron Slotsky
Robin & Gary Sobel
Fred & Joseph Sorg
Carol & Jim Stein
Sheila & Irv Steinberg
Florence & Jerry Stelzer
Muriel Stern
Terry Stiano
Selma Swaim
Linda & Michael Tabris
Linda & Norman Tchernoff
Barbara & Tony Tesoriero
Wilma Turk
Barbara Wiles & Eric Gottlieb
Vivian Yanoff
PALM BEACH COUNTY DEPT. OF HEALTH
POINT OF DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS
The Palm Beach County Health Department, Office
of Public Health Preparedness, has recommended
that communities in the county be prepared for
a possible biological or bioterrorist attack. The
primary concern is inhalation of anthrax, however,
early antibiotic intervention can help prevent the
disease and its complications.
The Palm Beach County Health Department has set
up Point of Distribution Centers in 50 Palm Beach
communities. A few years ago we joined with our
neighbor, Ponte Vecchio, to become one of these
“POD’s”, using their social hall.
This POD will dispense DOXYCLYCLINE or CIPRO
on a mass basis should the county declare an
emergency. This is only for residents of both
communities who visit the Ponte Vecchio social
hall to request the medications. This is a private
undertaking, closed to the general public. The
county’s objective is to get these medications to
our residents within a 48 hour time frame. You,
as the resident, can get medications for up to 15
people in your family and neighbors. However, you
will need to know if any of those individuals are
allergic to these medications or have health issues
that affect their use. Should the Department of
Health implement the use of the POD, a registration
request form will be distributed for you to bring to
the Ponte Vecchio social hall.
Thirteen of your neighbors have already been
trained in the function of the POD. However, there
is no action any of you need to take at this time as
this is just for your information. Should you have
any questions, call or email Miles Bank, coordinator,
at 734-6022 or bankmb@msn.com.
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Shalom:
Yiddish Club
Let's say goodbye to a long hot summer and
hello to a cool season with our Yiddish Club. We
welcome the return of all our members and other
residents who may wish to join.
Our season opens in October with a Break Fast
dinner, followed up with a breakfast on the 4th
Sunday of every month.
Mohan Ramanathan DVM,MS
More information will be forthcoming regarding
dates, dues, and other important details.
We look forward to another successful year.
Marvin Friedman
President
Veterinarian
Woolbright Veterinary
Clinic
6651.Woolbright Road, #104
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
www.woolbrightvet.com
561-806-6797
wvet@woolbrightvet.com
Call 561-600-9286
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COBWRA REPORT
Paul Fass, PVW COBWRA Representative
It was reported at the August 17th meeting of
COBWRA that additional stores are being requested
on the property that contains the Target store near
us at the intersection of Boynton Beach Blvd and
Hagen Ranch Rd.
It is not known as yet who will occupy those stores.
They will be added in front of the Target store by
the lake and no further changes will be made to
the present entrance/exits as they are presently
configured.
The COBWRA delegates gave its approval for this
addition. No further information was revealed
regarding the empty lot diagonally across from Target.
You will recall the owner of that property wants to
increase the number of stores and restaurants.
M O N DAY
BOOK CLUB
by Shelly Ehrenberg
Diane Chamberlain is the USA Today and Sunday Times
bestselling author of 24 novels published in more
than twenty languages. She grew up in Plainfield, New
Jersey and attended Glassboro State College in New
Jersey before moving to San Diego. There she received
both her bachelor’s and master’s
degrees in social work from San Diego
State University. While in San Diego she
began writing. She also began a private
psychotherapy practice in Alexandria,
Virginia, specializing in adolescents,
but found she couldn’t split her time
between two careers. She now lives
and writes in North Carolina. Some of
her novels include Private Relations,
The Silent Sister, and Pretending to
Dance. The last of these will be our
discussion book for October.
to the surface and destroy not only her chance at
adoption, but her marriage as well. She ran away from
her family twenty years ago after a shocking event left
her devastated and distrustful of those she loved: Her
mother, the woman who raised her and who Molly
says is dead but is very much alive.
Her birth mother, whose mysterious
presence raised so many issues. The
father she adored, whose death sent
her running from the small community
of Morrison Ridge.
Molly Arnette is very good at keeping
secrets. She and her husband live in
San Diego, where they hope to soon
adopt a baby. But the process terrifies her.
If you want to join our discussion at any
time, please send your e-mail address
to me: shelly@shellyandneal.com. I
will add your name to our mailing list
and you will be informed of the date and the location.
The Monday Book Club meets on the second or third
Monday of each month.
As the questions and background checks come one
after another, Molly worries that the truth she’s kept
hidden about her North Carolina childhood will rise
Now, as she tries to find a way to make
peace with her past and embrace
a future filled with promise, she
discovers that even she doesn’t know
the truth of what happened in her
family of pretenders.
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SAFETY
SECURITY
Tech Support Scams
By the Safety & Security Committee
How To Avoid Tech Support Scams
•
If you get a call from someone who claims
to be a tech support person, DO NOT RESPOND.
Hang up at once and call the company’s central
phone number on a number you know to be
genuine.
•
A caller who creates a sense of urgency
or uses high-pressure tactics is probably a scam
artist. Hang up!
•
Never grant a third party access to your
computer unless you can verify that he/she is a
legitimate representative of a computer support
team with whom you are already a customer.
•
Never provide credit card or financial
information over the phone, especially if you did
not initiate the call.
•
Never provide a password over the
phone.
•
If you receive a call claiming there is a
virus on your computer, hang up!
If You Become A Victim, Immediately:
•
Change the passwords for your computer,
email and online banking/credit card accounts.
•
Contact your credit card provider and
dispute charges for any bogus services rendered
or purchases made without your consent.
•
If you shared personal and banking
information with the scammer, place a fraud
alert on your credit report. The three major
credit report agencies are Experian, Equifax and
TransUnion.
•
Update or download security software
from a legitimate source and scan your computer.
Delete any malware or viruses that may have
been downloaded or installed through a third
party.
WE CARE
WE CARE is here to help you. We have volunteers
who are willing to help you if you need someone to
pick up a prescription from the pharmacy. We can
also do “short-list” supermarket shopping for you.
With enough advance notice, we can arrange rides
to and from local medical offices. We also maintain
a supply of walkers, canes and wheelchairs for
temporary loan.
Thank you to those who have been kind enough to
donate equipment. And thank you to those who have
volunteered their services.
Should you find
yourself in need
of one of these
services, please
call me at 742-5599.
Barbara Spears
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ALTERNATE SIDE OF THE
STREET PARKING
October is an EVEN month.
Please park on the Even side
of the street ONLY.
Parking on the grass is prohibited.
Blocking the sidewalks is prohibited.
Residents must adhere to these rules
and remind their guests.
ANNOUNCING:
CHAIR AEROBICS ARE
STARTING AGAIN!
After Sheila’s trip, we will resume our chair aerobics class on
September 27th. It is about 45 minutes long, and you’ll get
AREin your body—all while
your heartCHAIR
rate up whileAEROBICS
exercising every muscle
sitting in a chair!
AND THERE’S NO
COST!
STARTING
AGAIN!
Come check
us trip,
out every
After
Sheila’s
we will resume our chair aerobics class on
September
27th.
It
about
45 minutes long, and you’ll get
TUESDAY & FRIDAYis at
11 am
your heart rate up while exercising every muscle in your body—all while
In the Social Hall.
sitting in a chair! AND THERE’S NO COST!
Pleasecheck
RSVPus
toout
Sheila
Steinberg
Come
every
TUESDAY
738-1216 & FRIDAY at 11 am
In
the
Social
Hall.
SEE
YOU
THERE!
ANNOUNCING:
Please RSVP to Sheila Steinberg
738-1216
SEE YOU THERE!
SHEILA’S WATER AEROBICS CLASS
Come
exercise with
us on Sundays
at 11 am in the outdoor
SHEILA’S
WATER
AEROBICS
CLASS
pool (weather
Bring your
water
if you
Come
exercisepermitting).
with us on Sundays
at 11
am inweights
the outdoor
pool
(weather
permitting).
Bring
your
water
weights
if
have them. Class will continue even while Sheila is away,you
so
have them. Class will continue even while Sheila is away, so
set your alarm and put on that sunscreen. See you in the pool.
set your alarm and put on that sunscreen. See you in the pool.
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TECHNOLOGY TIPS
SUBMITTED BY PAUL NEGRON
For those of you that are already enjoying
Comcast’s Xfinity X1 product, here is an
overview of the latest X1 Voice Remote. If you
haven’t gotten one yet it is really neat. For
those of you that don’t have the X1 product
yet don’t worry, you soon will be enjoying it as
part of the new bulk communications contract
that we just entered into with Comcast.
I know that you all must be wondering when
Comcast will be starting installing equipment.
What I can tell you is this. They are presently
in the design stage for the replacement of
the existing infrastructure with fiber. We
expect to have our first project management
meeting with Comcast in the near future.
Our expectations are that they will start the
“Rebuild” the latter part of Nov. 2016 and
complete the project late 1st quarter 2017 or
early 2nd quarter 2017. We will know more
once the project management meetings are
held. We will be reporting project status to
you on an on-going basis.
On another note, Comcast Business Services
will be installing new internet and telephone
services in our clubhouse and guardhouse.
Our expectations are that they will be
completed the latter part of October 2016.
We will be keeping you informed of the status
of this project as it progresses.
As you can see we have a lot going on involving
Comcast services in our development, both
residential and business services. Our intent
is to keep you informed as soon as we have
pertinent information to give to you. In the
meantime, please pick up a copy of The Voice
Remote from XFINITY Overview available
outside Sandy’s office. It will help you to
better utilize the X1 product if you already
have it or help you to prepare for it once
you have it installed in the future. I will be
submitting additional information on the X1
product in future publications of our “A View
From Paradise” publication.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH From Rickee’s Kitchen
G’Damped (Potted) Chicken
Ingredients:
1 Chicken quartered
1 Large sweet onion
2 Stalks of celery and 2 carrots
6-8 Cloves garlic
4 Bay leaves
¾ Cup Ketchup
1-½ Cups Water
until golden
Saute chicken in dutch oven
Remove chicken
until translucent
Place in vegetables and saute
Place chicken in with vegetables
and garlic
Add 4 bay leaves, salt, pepper
er
wat
Add ketchup and
s
Simmer on stove for 45 minute
n for 30 minutes
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ree
deg
350
Cover and put in
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Vegetable Kugel (Pudding)
Ingredients:
1
1
4
1
Large bag of egg noodles
nach
Package frozen chopped spi
Eggs
oil until Sweet onion sauteed in canola
brown
Boil and drain noodles
rowave
Cook spinach 3 minutes in mic
g a clean towel
usin
out
Cool spinach and wring
s and spinach
egg
ns,
Mix noodles, sauteed onio
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix ingredients together
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Place in baking pan and sprinkl
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Bake in 350 degree ove
or until brown
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LifeCare of Florida
We accept MEDICARE and other insurance
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Water Therapy
Speech Therapy
FREE Fall Risk & Balance Testing
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with a licensed physical therapist
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TOTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2016
How should core work fit into your overall exercise plan?
Your core muscles are the sturdy link between your lower body and upper body. Every
move you make starts in your core or transfers through it. So, a weak or tight core can
translate into less power from your arms and legs.
It’s well worth including core work in your exercise plan. The Physical Activity Guidelines
for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend the
following well-rounded plan:
• At least two-and-a-half hours (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per
week, or one-and-a-quarter hours (75 minutes) of vigorous activity per week, or an
equivalent combination of the two
• Strength-training sessions twice a week for all major muscle groups, including your
core.
• Balance exercises.
•
Core work falls under the second and third categories: strength training and enhancing
balance.
Because many traditional strength training routines don’t include core work, your core
muscles may not be ready for a strenuous workout right away. A core exercise routine
that lets you ease into this training will allow you to make progress safely. Harvard Medical
School, July 6, 2016.
THS can help you on your way to a healthy lifestyle by creating a fitness program for you.
THS staff includes personal trainers, fitness instructors, physical, occupational, aqua or
speech therapists as well as massage therapists.
Call 561-706-1141 or e-mail info@totalhealthsystemsinc.com for more information.
Eat Healthy, Exercise and remember your Vitamins!
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