may social: new location, same touch of...
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May Events 2-3
June & Beyond 4
Calendar 5
Joining/Renewal Info 6
South Jersey’s Social Club for Singles “50 and Up” Check out our website: www.Fantastic50s.com
Your Social Teams
Fall: Tom Cusack, Harriet Shikes, Maryjane Evans, Lin-da Switzer Winter: Gary Tomar, Pete Krasowski, Teresa Gizzi, Jim Enright Spring: Deanna Kingkiner, Hilda Sers, Joyce Beatrice, Harriet Shikes, Linda Switzer Summer: Georgian Crusen-berry, Loretta Krewson, Har-riet Shikes, Betty Mckeown, Joan Knisell, Maryjane Evans Operations: Esther Boyko, Pete Gentili, Georgian Crusenberry, Loretta Krew-son, Tom Cusack, Den Di-Marco, Janet Kelleher, Don Nelson Photographer: Barb Snow
Many thanks to our gracious and selfless hosts without whom there would be no Fantastic 50s!
May Social: New Location, Same Touch of Class
The Spring Team invites you to put on your party togs and dancing shoes and come together for this very special Anniversary Party celebrating our 15th year. The Party starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday May 20th and we will be partying right up to 9:30 PM. The big news this year is the party will be at a different location, but with the same fine caterer, Touch of Class.
Our new party location is at
3001 Route 130, Delran, NJ 08075, headquarters of Touch of Class. This location is just 10 minutes drive time from our previous location in Maple Shade; literally only 3.5 miles up Route 130 North from Route 73. I think the hall is even nicer, but judge for yourself.
The Spring Team is working
on a great entertainment program, featuring wonderful music and live entertainment. For your listening and dancing pleasure, one of South Jersey’s best oldies DJs, Bruce Wolfrom, will again be playing all of our favorites. As a special added attraction, the talented husband and wife singing team of Kevin and Yvette Peterson will perform again for us this year. Those that attended last year’s Anniversary Party will recall what a big hit they were as they sang a wonderful medley of songs from Jackie Wilson, Etta James and other artists. They were a special treat and we look forward to welcoming them back again this year.
The Spring team is in the process of
finalizing the menu, but you can be sure it will feature the fine food and excellent service we have enjoyed from Touch of Class in previous years. The buffet will include four hot entrees, vegetable sides, salad, rolls & butter. Desserts include gourmet butter cookies, fudge brownies, and a special home made cake. Non-alcoholic beverages, coffee and tea are also included. You can bring your favorite wine, beer, or liquor and the bartender will provide setups
at no charge. In addition to the oldies, Bruce will be
featuring some of the big hits that we have enjoyed through the decades right up to the present time. Song requests are welcomed by Bruce, so we can relive some great memories. In fact, if you email your requests to me, I will get them to Bruce ahead of
time. He will also be passing out door prizes throughout the evening, complements of the Spring Team, plus announcing the winner of the 50-50 drawing.
Member price is $16 per person; non-member price is $25 per person. We are expecting a big crowd again this year and seating is limited, so get your reservation in early. The payment cutoff date is May 15th. Send your check payable to “Fantastic 50s” with a note that the check is for the Anniversary Party to: Fantastic 50s, 237 S. Atlantic Ave. East, Unit B, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
Don’t miss this special event. Get your
reservation in early. Spend a wonderful night with your Fan 50 friends.
Newsletter Deadline: 5/20
Wednesday, 5/20, is the deadline for event info/articles to appear in the next newsletter. Call Esther Boyko at 609.280.2386 or email her at [email protected]
“Headquarters” hall of the Touch of Class in Delran
Up Next: Ice Cream Social! For June, the spring team will delight us with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, lots of toppings and a trivia game where you can win free entry to future socials. Sounds yummy!
Friday 5/1 Pinochle 7pm Sewell $2 Join us for a friendly night of pinochle.
Call Pete G at 856.270.2527 to reserve a spot and receive directions. Location is 31 Brighton Place. Please do not park in numbered
spaces. Bring a snack to share. Limit 24, Members Only. Sunday 5/3 Dance Party 4-8 pm Sewell No Cover Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock
“live” at Bogey’s Club & Café, 501 Pitman Road. Since Bogey’s moved Jack to Sunday early evening, we’re not sure what to expect! To
be safe, you may want reserve a table in advance. To do so, call 856.582.0160. Host is Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected] Wednesday 5/6 Phase 10 5:45 pm Mount Laurel The Phase 10 games have been very
enjoyable and there is room for a few more Phase 10 players. The evening games are hosted by Barbara Snow at the Mount Laurel
Community Center, 100 Mount Laurel Road, Mount Laurel, 08054. Players need a $10 roll of quarters. No snacks are allowed but you may bring a beverage if it has a lid on it. Call Barbara at 856.665.5722 for directions and to reserve your spot. Thursday 5/7 Dance Party 7 pm – 12 am Sewell No Cover
Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock “live” at Seven Star Diner, 1890 Hurffville Road. Host is Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected]
Friday 5/8 Pinochle 7pm Voorhees $2
Join us for a friendly night of pinochle. Call Linda N at 856.795.0535 to reserve a spot
and receive directions. Bring a snack to share. Limit 16 Members Only Sunday 5/10 Dance Party 4-8 pm Sewell No Cover Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock “live” at Bogey’s Club & Café, 501 Pitman Road. Since Bogey’s moved Jack to Sunday early evening, we’re not sure what to expect! To be safe, you may want reserve a table in advance. To do so, call 856.582.0160. Host is Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected] Tuesday 5/12 Bird Walk 6 pm Clayton Free In May the bird walks switch to Tuesday evening and May is a great time of year to see a variety of bird species. Migrating birds return and many birds stop by to visit the park. You may get to see some species not common in your backyard. Bald Eagles, Osprey, Bluebirds and Baltimore Orioles are some of the species nesting in May. We’ll enjoy the companionship of other nature lovers and knowledgeable birders. Bring your binoculars and/or camera with a high magnification lens, and dress for the weather. Location is Scotland Run Park Nature Center, 980 E Academy Street, 08312. Register by calling Jill at 856.881.0845 or email at [email protected]. To join a 5:30 pm Turnersville car pool, call Den at 856.842.1790. Wednesday 5/13 Canasta 6:30 pm Mount Laurel Free If you are a member of the Canasta
Club, join your group tonight at the Mount Laurel Community Center, 100 Walt Whitman Ave. Only Fan 50 members who are
already members of the Canasta Club
may come, please call Dot if you cannot at 856.608.1068. Thursday 5/14 Dance Party 7 pm – 12 am Sewell No Cover Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock “live” at Seven Star Diner, 1890 Hurffville Road. Host is Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected] Friday 5/15 Vocal Arts Concert 7 pm Mount Laurel $15 The Academy of Vocal Arts of Philadelphia will be in concert at the Holiday Village East Clubhouse at 101 Amaryllis Blvd, 08054. A program comprised of popular and light classical music will be presented. These are the performers that have entertained us at Tomasellos Winery events. The cost of $15.00 includes admission to the concert, plus cheese and crackers, coffee, tea and pastries. BYOB if you choose. Reply immediately so I can hold a table. Call Joyce C @ 856.231.4535 if interested. Sunday 5/17 Philly POPS - Legends of Rock 2 pm Kimmel Center Michael Krajewski, Conductor, Micah Wilshire, Rob Evan, and Shem von Schroeck, vocalists
Power and beauty converge when Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Rob Evan and acclaimed tenors Micah Wilshire and Shem von Schroeck join forces with the Philly POPS for this thrilling rock retrospective. This trio's incredible voices will truly ‘rock you' with their dynamic line-up of chart-topping classic hits and epic power ballads from Queen, The Police, Journey, Paul
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McCartney, Coldplay, and more. Classic rock lovers of all ages will enjoy a selection of songs that include “Don't Stop Believin”', “We Are the Champions”, “Every Breath You Take”, and “Maybe I'm Amazed”.
This event is for season ticket holders only. Contact Betty G at 856.787.8611 for any seats that may be available from the ticket-holders Sunday 5/17 Tomasello Opera Gala 2 pm "Totally Tenors" $75
The Opera Gala event reopens on May 17 with the popular "Totally Tenors" program. While this schedule
is later than usual, those in attendance will be delighted
by the newly enlarged auditorium that has just been completed.
Please call Lisa at the winery for reservations 1.800.666.9463. Tickets may be purchased by credit card or check. Don't forget to identify yourself with the Fan 50 group so we will be seated together.
A second Gala will be presented on May 31 if you can't make the earlier date. Menu choices are not yet available.
Host is Don Nelson 856.772.9270 or [email protected] Sunday 5/17 Dance Party 4-8 pm Sewell No Cover Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock “live” at Bogey’s Club & Café, 501 Pitman Road. Since Bogey’s moved Jack to Sunday early evening, we’re not sure what to expect! To be safe, you
may want reserve a table in advance. To do so, call 856.582.0160. Host is Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected]
Monday 5/18 Photography club 7 pm Turnersville Free This month, the photo club topic, “Soft lighting for flattering portraits” will be
helpful for anyone with any level of photographic experience. You’ll learn how to take pleasing people photos both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, some members will present and discuss their three best “Special project” photos. Email your “Special project” photos to [email protected]
before the club meeting. For directions call Den at 856.842.1790 or send him an email at [email protected].
Wednesday 5/20 Dinner Dance Social 6:30-9:30 pm Delran $16/25 Anniversary Party. We are celebrating 15 years, and it is being held at a new location this year—the Touch of Class facility in Delran, that we think you’ll like. The new location is only 10 minutes away from the Maple Shade location and very easy to get to - right off Route 130. DJ plus live entertainment, good food, great company ... what's not to like!! Mark your calendar for this date. Location is 3001 Route 130, Delran, NJ 08075. For any questions call Tom at 856.722.7008 . Thursday 5/21 Dance Party 7 pm – 12 am Sewell No Cover
Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock “live” at Seven Star Diner, 1890 Hurffville Road. Host is Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected]
Thursday 5/21 Movie Night 7 pm Voorhees $5 Join Hilda S and other Fan 50’s for a movie at the Carmike Theater (formerly the Ritz 16) starting around 7 pm and join us for snack afterwards. The discounted tickets are $5.50. Call Hilda at 609.859.2084 to get information on the movie.
Friday 5/22 Pinochle 7 pm Glassboro, NJ $2 Join us for a friendly night of pinochle.
Call Fred at 856.243.2550 to reserve a spot and receive directions. Bring a snack to share. Limit 20 Members
only. Sunday 5/24 Dance Party 4-8 pm Sewell No Cover Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock “live” at Bogey’s Club & Café, 501 Pitman Road. Since Bogey’s moved Jack to Sunday early evening, we’re not sure what to expect! To be safe, you may want reserve a table in advance. To do so, call 856.582.0160. Host is Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected] Wednesday 5/27 Canasta 6:30 pm Mount Laurel Free If you are a member of the Canasta Club, join your group tonight at the Mount Laurel Community Center, 100 Walt Whitman Ave. Only Fan 50 members who are already members of the Canasta Club may come, please call Dot if you cannot at 856.608.1068 Thursday 5/28 Dance Party 7 pm – 12 am Sewell No Cover Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock “live” at Seven Star Diner, 1890 Hurffville Road. Host is Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected]. Sunday 5/31 Dance Party 4-8 pm Sewell No Cover Dance to the oldies with Jack Peacock
“live” at Bogey’s Club & Café, 501 Pitman Road. Tables must be reserved in advance at 856.582.0160 or arrive early at
6:30 pm to get a seat at the bar. Host is
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Toni 856.340.5473 or email [email protected].
June and Beyond Saturday 6/6 Streisand & Dinner 5 pm/8pm Pitman, NJ $35
Want to have a delightful and entertaining Saturday evening? Join Tom and Harriet for a pre-concert
dinner at 5 pm followed by an 8 pm show at the Pitman Theatre featuring “A Tribute to Barbra” starring Sharon Owens. The show costs $35 and you are urged
to call to order your tickets early as this show was quickly sold out last year. To order your tickets, call the Pitman Theatre at 856.384.8381 … tell them you are with the Fantastic 50’s group and they will try to seat our group as close together as possible. Call soon … this will be another sell out this year.
Before the concert at 5 pm, we will dine at Sweet Lula's, a highly rated local restaurant. We selected this restaurant because it is one super dining out experience. The food is terrific (not the same old, same old), and the ambiance we think you will find very interesting and most enjoyable. If you are planning to attend the dinner, please notify Tom at 856.722.7008 or email [email protected] so you can be included in the dinner reservations. Thursday 6/4 – Friday 6/12 Canyon County Tour Phoenix, AZ $2779-3429 Trip of a lifetime!-- Canyon Country. ..Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona--Grand Canyon (stay in Lodge on premises), Lake Powell with cruise, Navajo Trading Post, Monument Valley featuring sandstone spires, Navajo narrated tour, Bryce Canyon and the Hoodoos created by the winds and waters of time, Zion National Park
featuring red and white cliffs and open air tram ride winding along the Virgin River
snaking through 2400' deep canyon and time to shop. Last 2 nights in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel attending shows, hiking, touring shark aquarium, seeing "Big Apple", sphinxes, pyramids, Eiffel tower or "ohh and aah" at the Mirage volcano. Only 10 people needed to go. $2779 pp/double or $3429 single. Call Margo @ 856.429.3297 if interested.
Philly Pops 2015-16 Season Subscription amount of $156.00 is for season tickets in the Conductor’s Circle for the five shows listed below. Reservations are now been taken and payment will be due May 15th, 2015. Call Betty Gentile @ 856-787-8611. Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration Sunday, October 11, 2015, 3pm The Carole King Songbook Sunday, February 7, 2016, 3pm
The Music of Billy Joel Sunday, March 6, 2016, 3pm Years of Broadway Sunday, April 17, 2016, 3pm Cirque Goes to the Movies (World Premiere) Sunday, May 20-22, 2016, 3pm Please see the wakeup Wednesday for more description. Call Betty with your reservations and questions.
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May Dinner Dance Social Location: 3001 Route 130, Delran, NJ 08075
Payments
Unless otherwise noted, please send all payments/bills to:
Fantastic 50s c/o Loretta Krewson 237 S. Atlantic Ave. East, Unit B Haddonfield, NJ 08033
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Treasurer’s report Balance 3/1/15 ................... $2,074.81 Deposits ........................................ Expenses ....................................... Balance 3/31/15 ............................
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May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Pinochle 2
3 Dance @
Bogeys
4 5 6 Phase 10
7 Dance @
7 Star Diner
8 Pinochle
9
10 Dance @
Bogeys
11
12 Bird Walk
13 Canasta
Club
14 Dance @
7 Star Diner
15 Vocal Arts
Concert
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17 Philly Pops
Tomasellos
opera gala
Dance Bogeys
18
Photography
Club
19 20 15th
Anniversary
Party
21 Dance @
7 Star Diner
Movie Night
22 Pinochle
23
24 Dance
@Bogeys
25 26 27 Canasta
Club
28 Dance @
7 Star Diner
29 30
Fantastic 50’s 521 Whitman Drive Turnersville, NJ 08012
To join, or to renew your membership, send a check made payable to “Fantastic 50’s” for $20 and mail to Fantastic 50’s, 521 Whitman Drive, Turnersville, NJ 08012. Write Membership on the check and include your email address and phone number so that we may update our membership records. If you’re a member of Fantastic 50’s, and you’d like to know when to renew, check the address label on your newsletter. There you’ll see “Your membership expires mm/dd/yyyy” (where mm/dd/yyyy is your date of expiration.) Renew a month before then!
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Our Club—A Quick View When we started this club in October
of 2000, our goal was to provide interesting social activities for people over 50 years of age.
Since that time we’ve sponsored
thousands of activities from free concerts in local parks to trips to Hong Kong.
While not intended to be a partnership
meeting place, many of us have found lasting friendships. We’ve noticed that the more involved you are, the more
satisfying the friendships become. As you might expect, we’ve seen our share of marriages as well.
Some other events include dance
parties at local clubs, pinochle games, Kimmel Center concerts, dinners, trips and special interest groups like photography and birding.
We have no limit as to what adventure
might be sponsored. Belonging is lots of fun. Lonely nights tend to disappear.
We provide descriptions of events and current information by way of a monthly newsletter, a web site and a weekly email. We email special changes as needed.
The basis of our club is members
hosting events for other members. That is what keeps the club vibrant and moving forward. So think of something you would like to do or attend, and host it as a club event. We need your participation.