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November/December 2018Volume 10 • Number 6

StonebridgeExchange

"I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree." -Joyce Kilmer

Candelabra Tree,Balboa Park Cactus Gardens: San Diego

Ilene Janofsky, Timber Hill Drive

Cloud Forest Tree: Costa Rica Harvey Josephson, Diamond Spring Drive

March of the Palms: Boca Raton, FL Denise Coleman, Diamond Spring Drive

Trevor Barnett, Nottingham Court Divi Tree: ArubaRich Grossberg, Kricket Court

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Stonebridge Community Association1 Cobblestone Boulevard

Monroe Township, NJ 08831Telephone: 609-860-8525

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Stonebridge Exchange Mission StatementStonebridge Exchange is the HOA Board approved bi-monthly magazine produced for the residents of Stonebridge. It provides quality articles that include: Community information and activities, as well as articles of cultural, sports, health, travel and others of general interest. The Stonebridge Exchange encourages positive, non-inflammatory, tasteful, and creative participation by all residents within the Community.

Newsletter StaffCo-Editors

Rosalind K. Blinder, Rhoda Cutler

Associate Editors Paula Greenberg, Jean Heller, Sharon Hershkowitz

Barbara Raphael, Sandy Rubin, Shirley Zuk

Proofreading StaffLynn Bender, Betty Caccavo, Madeline Daniels,

Judy Freilich, Harvey Josephson, Marcia Menaker, Barbara Nalitt, Bob Pisano, Celia Weisenberg

Photo Editor: Art Herman

Distribution Team LeadersMarilyn & Noel Spirer and Joel Winetz (West Side of Tower Blvd)

Annette & Jules Tureaud (East Side of Tower Blvd)

Block Captains:East of Tower Boulevard - Aqueduct Road: Judy Freilich Cobblestone

Boulevard: Joy Feldman (Mary Ann Munson, alternate), Diane Needleman, Gay & Gene Kassan, Bonnie Brenner Diamond Spring Drive: Karen & Howard

Sulzman Lionheart Road: Frank Zuccaro Mandrake Road: Alex Ostrow, Simmy Perlmutter, Nona & Bob Stevens Nocturne Road: Susan Bauer

Phoenix: Helene Cohen Ravenslake Road: Marlene Diamond, Andrea Loftus West of Tower Boulevard - Cobblestone Boulevard: Judy & Bob Devine

Constitution Drive: Beverly & Martin Perlzweig, Lillian Velazquez Diamond Spring Drive: Patti Alexander, Janice & Art Baer, Brenda Evans, Faye &

Harvey Josephson, Francine Kravitz, Marilyn Pfeffer & Stan Berger, Eddy Miller Drawbridge Drive: Rochelle & David Bellask, Dalia & Hanan Luss, Sheila Press,

Camille & Peter Rendeiro Gryphon Drive: Carmela Aversano, Phyllis Ziegler Jester Court and Drawbridge Drive: Michele & David Desiere Kricket Court: Bea & Rich Grossberg Monarch Road: Gwen & Emil Erlich Nottingham Court:

Karen & Doug Slater Steeple Road: Rosemary & Ray Parnese, Sandy & Sy Rubin Timber Hill Drive: Rosie & Anthony Capitini, Rip Dempsey, Lisa & Stan Fischer, Barbara Levine, Joan Maggio, Carol Marek, Ellen & Larry Stein Turret

Drive: Michele & David Greenfield, Lynn & Bernie Schutzberg Alternates: Iris & Mike Accodino, Sharon Cohen, Dotty Hafter, Tina Karlin, Steven Leventhal, Allan

Littlewood, Barbara & Curry San Filippo, Joann Svoboda

Stonebridge 2018 Board Meeting Dates7:00 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom

November 21, December TBD

This is a busy time for all of us. We are busy preparing for the upcoming holiday season, snowbirds started their move to points south, and those who are remaining at Stonebridge are orienting ourselves for indoor activities. As a special note to our snowbirds, if you would like us to mail your copy of the Stonebridge Exchange while you are away, simply email us, at [email protected], with your winter address, as well as your Stonebridge address. Let us know if you want the November /January and/or March issues sent to you. You also may want to look at the article: “Snowbird Checklist for Winterizing Your Home” before leaving for the season. We repeat this article each year.

This is the time of year that we at the Stonebridge Exchange celebrate the veterans in our Community. We thank each of you for your service to the country and your continuing efforts to help others in need. Their names, branch and years of service are listed in this edition. Read a heartwarming story from Bob Pisano whose father fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the effort it took to get him his medal.

Robert Frost and Joyce Kilmer celebrated the beauty and sounds of trees and this month, we are featuring trees taken by our Stonebridge photographers. Once again we have received a record breaking number of photographs from all over the world taken by our residents. We welcome all of your contributions and appreciate your participation. We welcome suggestions for other topics for us to celebrate in photos for the cover and centerfold of the Stonebridge Exchange. We also ask for your ideas for “Heard Around Stonebridge,” this month the topic is ‘what is your social media pet peeve’ and we received some interesting comments! Please send ideas to [email protected].

We all wish Maria Sappo continued success as she moves on with her career. It has been a pleasure working with her.

All of us who work to bring you the Stonebridge Exchange wish you all a happy and healthy, year ahead.


Staff Phone NumbersCommunity Manager 609-409-1470 (Ext. 115)Cheryl Revels, Assistant Community Manager 609-409-1470 (Ext. 114)Jaime Reinwald, Lifestyle Director 609-409-1470 (Ext. 113) Concierge Desk: 609-409-1470 (Ext. 110)Stacy Gil, AdministratorJoe Gustus, Weekend AdministratorMaintenance Department:

Mike Huelsenbeck 609-409-1470Donald JuarezCoda LeClaire

Main Gate: 609-409-7424Nurse’s Office, Mary Wolfram, RN

Phone: 609-409-1472Fax: 609-409-1473

Spa: Lenneth Miller Hair Studio 609-642-8289Healing Touch 732-763-9378

Committee List

Board MembersStonebridge Community Association

Michael Berezein, PresidentDavid Bellask, Vice PresidentSandy Schwartzberg, Treasurer

Paul Onish, SecretaryPaul Altschuler, Director

Architectural Review CommitteeMarianne Pittelli, Chair

John FerrelliBeverly Lowenstein

Michael Mirabile

Tom Nardini (alternate)Norm Osborne

Abbas Salim (alternate)

Community Emergency Response Committee (CERC)Anne LaBelle, Chair

Cheryl AugusteFlorence EminBrenda Evans

David EvansJudith FreilichEddy Miller

Vivian Newmark

Gregory Guido Barbara Nalitt

Ellen SteinDan Sudberg

Election CommitteePat Sirr, Chair

Ted Maffetone David MaklanEngineering Transition Committee

Alex CossinJoel Fierstien

Anne LaBelleIrvin Rothfarb

Legal Transition Committee

Judy Mindas Jerry Mirelli

Facilities CommitteeMarilyn Littman, Co-Chair

John Russo, Co-Chair

Mark BenderSteve EntinMarsha Fais

Ray KuslanskyBill Heller

Peter Rendeiro

Fred RucciBarry Weinstein

Finance CommitteeHal Gedell, Chair

Amy Berezein Mickey Elting

Finance - Insurance Sub-CommitteeMark Bender, Chair

Paula GreenbergJean Heller

Sharon HershkowitzBarbara Raphael

Sandy RubinShirley Zuk

Newsletter CommitteeRosalind K. Blinder, Co-Chair

Rhoda Cutler, Co-Chair

Janet AwerbuchJack Browning

Dolly Alvarez-Crooks

Alex CossinBernie Meyer

Don Pollitt

Herb RosenblattCharles ZeichnerEdward Ziegler

Property & Grounds CommitteeElliot Spar, Chair

Iris AltschulerBonnie BrennerLorraine Edson

Bea GrossbergHelyn SloanGail Snipp

Judy Belitz StoneJudy Tucker

Michael Zaref

Social CommitteeFaye Josephson, Co-ChairSandie Motomal, Co-Chair

Entertainment CommitteeHal Gedell, Chair

Stan FischerJoel Greenberg

Lois Israel

Howard KoplowitzMarv Siegel

Helyn Sloan Ellen Stein

Facilities - Standby Generator Sub-CommitteeFrank Leiber

Ted MaffetoneVivian Newmark

Café CommitteeMarilyn Littman, Chair

Oren BloomAlex Cossin

Howard DiamondSue McNulty

John RussoHoward Sulzman

Alex CossinJoel Littman

Mel Lynn

Marianne PittelliPat Sirr

Henry Sloan

Marsha Tipelin

Wellness CommitteeJudith Tucker, Chair

Marilyn ErnstFaye Josephson

Judy NeumanAlan Tannenbaum

Michael Zaref

IT CommitteeEddy Miller, Chair

Jim Frankenthaler Harvey JosephsonHarry KrimkowitzBruce Kerievsky

Rich LevyMarty McGowan

Jerry MirelliLoren Sattinger

Mark ShurrSam Zimmerman

Library CommitteeGerard Spinnler, Chair

Nathalie BloomBobbi Greenfield

Judy GurakWendy Marin

Finance - Cyber Sub CommitteeSteve Entin - Chair

Mark BenderHal GedellBill Heller

Harry KrimkowitzPeter Rendiro

Fred Rucci

Mark Shurr

By-Law Review CommitteeRichard Lasker, Chair


Our ClubsStonebridge Women’s Club 2018-2019 OfficersPresidents: Patricia Lass and Jean KatarskyVice Presidents: Linda Longo and Dolly Alvarez Secretaries: Agnes Forman and Stephanie LevineTreasurers: Joanne Redell and June VardaroSergeant-at-Arms: Loretta DiCoscia

Committee ChairwomenActivities: Bonnie Silleck and June VardaroBingo: Sandy Rubin, Helyn Sloan, and Ellen SteinCharity: Sandy RubinFundraising: Loretta DiCoscia and Liz SilecchiaHospitality: Linda Longo and Dolly Alvarez Membership: Joanne RedellPublicity: Dolly Alvarez-Crooks and Diana KerievskyVolunteerism: Lorraine Edson and Bonnie SilleckWelcoming: Dolly Alvarez-Crooks

Stonebridge Men’s Club2018-2019 Officers and CommitteesOfficers:President: Don MarinoVP Activities: Ira CutlerVP Committees: Hal NeutuchVP Fundraising: Gary LeeVP Membership: Fred BlockSecretary/Communications Officer: Jerry MirelliTreasurer: George Fischer

Committee Chairs:Golf Outing: Joe PavlichkoCalendar: Tony GuerrieroCommunications and Technology: Rich LevyVendor: Martin McGowanPublicity: Fred Block, Jerry Mirelli Sunshine: Gary LeeAssistant Treasurer: Mark JanofskyTrustee at Large: Stan FischerEx Officio: Jim Frankenthaler

Hadassah at Stonebridge2018 OfficersPresidents: Lynn Bender, Patty WinetzExecutive Vice-Presidents: Barbara Levine, Roberta NeutuchVice-Presidents Fund Raising: Iris Altschuler, Faye JosephsonVice-Presidents Membership: Helene Cohen, Sharon CohenVice-Presidents Education: Judy Freilich, Barbara NalittVice-Presidents Programming: Renee Leffler, Susan PomerantzVice-Presidents Communication: Ellen Adelson, Gloria MeyerVice-President Leadership: Karen HymanCorresponding Secretary: Bea GrossbergRecording Secretary: Jane CutlerTreasurers: Lisa Fischer, Sylvia LynnImmediate Past President: Karen HymanMembers at Large:Janice Cohen, Rena Kreisler, Andrea Lasker, Judy Neuman, Barbara Sambol

Additional Clubs & GroupsArt Studio - Joel GreenbergBocce - Joel GreenbergBook Club (Men) - Joel LittmanBook Club (Women) - Rhoda Cutler, Barbara LevineBowling – Vince Colonna and Audrey TessoraBridge - Judy Devine, Joan FierstienCeramics Interest GroupDrama Club - April Furst, Phyllis WeissblumDuplicate Bridge - Merle and Trevor BarnettFree Thinkers Discussion Group - Henry SaphowGarden Club - Joel GreenbergIndo-American Club - Pallavi ShahInvestment Discussion Club - Len Baskin Italian-American Club - Frank DiAngelisMarv & Steve's Movie - Steve Besserman, Marv SeigelMen's Golf Club - Ira MarcusNeedlecraft Group - Judi EdelsonPhotography Club - Bobbi GreenfieldPickleball - Joel GreenbergPinochle - Emil ErlichShalom Club - Alan Mitzner, Neil WolfSingles Group - Barbara Schwartz and Judy TuckerSino Interest GroupTable Tennis - Jerry GrossTennis - Louise KudlerVeterans Group - Norm OsborneWine Club - David ColemanWomen's Billiards - Marcia TobiasWomen's Golf Club - Estelle Hayman


PLEASE NOTE: If a major holiday falls on trash pickup day, trash will be collected on the next

scheduled pickup day unless otherwise posted.

Garbage Pick UpHoliday Schedule

Speed Limit

25Please obey the speed limit. If you observe contractors/vendors abusing the speed limit, please report their license plate number and contractor’s name/vendor on the truck to Maria Sappo, Community Manager. Clubhouse parking lot speed limit is 15mph.

Know the LimitSpeed Limit Reminder

Community AlertThe Property & Grounds Committee

is issuing this warning to all dog owners:Please Curb and Clean-up

After Your DogIf you do not comply, and if the

Management Office receivesa complaint, you will be issued a

summons by the Community Manager.

Recycling Schedule

*Comingled products include glass, plastic, aluminum and tin. Lids from all containers should be removed and placed in the trash. Plastic containers (e.g. milk containers, detergent, and shampoo bottles) marked #1 PETE and #2 HDPE can be recycled. Check the bottom of the

container for this designation. All other plastics are not recyclable, and should be placed in the trash.

6 pm

Stonebridge residents may recycle newspapers, paper, and comingled products every Wednesday.

2018 ClubhouseHours of Operation

Clubhouse parking lotspeed limit is 15 MPH

Access to the Clubhouse requires assigned keycard. Stonebridge issued Photo ID’s must be presented to use the pools. All guests must be accompanied by a

resident while using the facilities.Daily Clubhouse Hours (including holidays):

8:30 am – 11:00 pmFitness Center Hours

Daily (including holidays): 5:00 am – 11:00 pmPlease Note: The gym is closed for cleaning onMondays & Fridays from 12:00 Noon-1:00 pm.

Indoor Pool Hours:Monday - Friday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Residents Only: 7:00am – 9:00am and 7:00pm- 8:00pmSaturday and Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Residents Only: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPlease note: The pool is closed to all users

during scheduled Aquatic Classes:Monday & Wednesday 9:15am-10:15am

Thursday 11:00am-12:00pmMonday Evening 6:45pm - 7:45pm

The Indoor Pool is CLOSED the entire day (unless noted otherwise) on the following HOLIDAYS:

Easter (4.1.18) Thanksgiving (11.22.18) Christmas Day (12.25.18) ½ Day- Christmas Eve (12.24.18) ½ Day – New Years Eve (12.31.18) New Year’s Day (1.1.19)

Outdoor Pool Hours:May 26, 2018 – June 17, 2018 (Weekends Only)

June 18, 2018 – September 3, 2018 (Daily)Monday through Friday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm


Please Remember.....Our Clubhouse will look as beautiful as we keep it. We are proud of our facility and need to keep it clean. Please dispose of your garbage in the receptacles.

Thank you for your help,

Facilities Committee

The content of all articles, reviews and other news contained herein is the product and the property of the contributors thereof. The Stonebridge Community Association, Inc. assumes and acknowledges no responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy thereof. The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual contributors hereto and they do not represent the opinions or official pronouncements of the Stonebridge Community Association, Inc. The products and services offered herein by advertisers and others have not been tested, sanctioned or approved and they are not otherwise promulgated or endorsed by the Stonebridge Community Association, Inc., nor does the Association warrant that they are fit for their intended purposes. The procedures of such goods and services fulfill their personal needs, under terms and conditions that are acceptable to them. The Stonebridge Community Association Inc., reserves the unequivocal and unilateral right to revise, amend or reject outright any item, submission, photo, or advertisement that it deems inappropriate for publication. Should a prepaid advertisement be rejected pursuant hereto, the advertiser shall be entitled to a return in full of all collected fees paid to the Association in connection therewith, providing however that the material that precipitated the rejection shall not have been constructed by the advertiser for the sole purpose of negating an otherwise valid advertising contract.

All information provided in links to external web sites is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between Stonebridge Community Association and any person or entity. Although every reasonable effort is made to present current, accurate and non-offensive information, the Stonebridge Exchange makes no guarantees of any kind. The Stonebridge Exchange Newsletter may contain hyper links that are created and maintained by a variety of sources both internal and external to the community. These sites may be unmoderated forums containing the personal opinions and other expressions of the persons who post the entries and information. The Stonebridge Community Association does not control, monitor or guarantee the information contained in these sites or information contained in links to other external web sites, and does not endorse any views expressed or products or services offered therein. In no event shall the Stonebridge Community Association be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such site or resource. Any links to external Web sites are provided as a courtesy. This action should not be construed as an endorsement of the content by the Stonebridge Community Association.

Website Hyperlinks


Manager's CornerWelcome Winter !I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss snow

clearing procedures and set expectations for this upcoming snow season. Information is the key to success, so please take a moment to read and familiarize yourself with the snow clearing procedures for the upcoming season.

SNOW CLEARING TIMETABLE: When snow is forecasted, it is important for everyone to prepare accordingly. Snow clearing is not an instant process – it takes time. Roadways will be kept clear throughout the storm to ensure emergency vehicles have access to the Community. Residents should not drive unless it is absolutely necessary. When snow stops falling; driveway, sidewalk and walkway clearing will commence with the following timetables for completion:

Now that Stonebridge is at 100% build out we have a new time table for the 2018-19 Snow Season:

2”-3.9” Storm: All clear within 10 Hours of snow fall ceasing4”-5.9” Storm: All clear within 13 Hours of snow fall ceasing6”-7.9” Storm: All clear within 16 Hours of snow fall ceasing8”-9.9” Storm: All clear within 21 Hours of snow fall ceasing10”-11.9” Storm: All clear within 24 Hours of snow fall ceasing12”–15.9” Storm: All areas clear within 30 Hours of snow fall ceasing16”+ as conditions dictate

(Please note: For storms larger than 16”, additional time will be necessary due to the need for additional equipment, crews and potential relocation of snow – we appreciate your patience during large snow events while we ensure the Community is safe for pedestrian and vehicular travel.)

PARKING: When snow is forecasted, please make every effort to park vehicles in your garage. All roadways MUST BE KEPT CLEAR during snow events to maintain clear access for emergency vehicles. Driveways cannot be cleared if vehicles are left in the driveway. If you travel during the winter months, please make arrangements for your vehicles to be parked in your garage so your driveway can be cleared.

ICE MELT MATERIALS: It is recommended that residents keep a bag of magnesium chloride by the front door. In the event temperatures warm up during

the day and snow melts onto walkways, consequently refreezing at night, residents can spread the ice melt product to maintain safe walking surfaces. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should any resident use rock salt on walkways or sidewalks, as it will cause severe damage to the concrete. Neither the Community nor the snow clearing contractor will be responsible for repairing or replacing any concrete damaged by misuse of ice melt materials by residents.

DRIVEWAYS: All mechanical snow clearing equipment will have special blade edges made of a rubber/poly material to avoid damage to driveways. Some cosmetic scratching may occur to driveways even with these special blade edges. Neither the Association nor the contractor will be responsible for cosmetic damage to driveways or seal coating as a result of snow clearing operations. Any claims for structural damage to driveways must be submitted in writing to Management no later than May 15, 2019. Any claim made after this date will be denied.

ORDER OF CLEARING: Management and the Association’s snow clearing vendor are devising a snow clearing map that will be used this season for snow clearing operations. The Community will be broken into sections and a different part of each section will be first to be cleared each storm.

While snow clearing is not an exact science, we will make every effort to efficiently clear snow at Stonebridge this year as we do each year. As a recommendation, consider installing snow stakes (dowels) along your driveway and walkway to denote the edges. We need your cooperation during this process to ensure each storm is addressed timely and efficiently. Thank you in advance for your patience and assistance this upcoming winter season!

PRIORITY SNOW CLEARING: Approved priority residents will be cleared by a separate crew, which will get priorities done quickly. If a condition that is covered under the Priority Clearing affects you at any point in the season, please have your physician complete the Priority Snow Clearing Form and submit it to Management for addition to the list – mid-season additions are fine as long as the condition is in compliance with the Priority Snow Clearing requirements.

PATIO STORAGE: As a reminder, patios are not to be used for storage. Except for patio furniture and grills, no items should be kept on patios, including but not limited to: garbage cans, recycling cans, flower pots, hoses, tools, etc.). Please store all non-patio items


Lifestyle DirectorJaime Reinwald

Jaime Reinwald

Enjoy a Night of MusicOpen to all residents, musicians and singers 7:30 pm on the

Last Wednesday of Every Month Clubhouse BallroomVisit our website to learn more about us and for current information: www.stonebridgejammers.com

ATTEND A JAM SESSION

in garages during the winter months.GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CANS:

Remember – Garbage/Recycling Cans must be stored inside of garage at all times EXCEPT on pick-up days.

Trash/recycling cans may be placed at the curb the night before a pick-up (recommended) and must be brought in the same day following pick-up.

Happy Holidays!

“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” ― Lauren DeStefano, Wither

What a ride! Working through some great things for 2019 from trips to classes to entertainment! Coming off of an amazing showing from Keith O’Brien, author of Fly Girls to the Halloween Gala and gearing up for our New Year's Eve Dessert Reception which is sold out!

Thank you so much for your participation in the recent survey that I sent out. With your help and ideas we can strengthen an already fantastic Lifestyle Program!

I had the privilege of attending the Garden State Motorcoach Show in Atlantic City in October and came back with some great excursion ideas, theater deals and entertainment from New Jersey and Pennsylvania such as winery tours, murder mystery dinner theater and natural excursions.

Looking ahead, here are just a few activities and trips in the works!

• Atlantic City Excursions• Kiss Me Kate on Broadway• King Kong on Broadway• An Overnight to Dover Downs

• Cape May Trip• Hunterdon Hills Theater• Bucks County Tours • Language Classes and Lectures• Philadelphia Area MuseumsAnd… A Spring Family Festival

and a Spring/Summer Farmer’s Market right here in Stonebridge.

If you have photos of events that you’d like to share please send them to me.

To view pictures from recent events and trips, please visit the Stonebridge website at www.rcpmanagement.com/stonebridge. Log-in, select Activities, then Photo Albums.

If you have any ideas please send them to me. Questions, comments and suggestions are always welcome! Stay informed with up-to-date Lifestyle information by checking your emails frequently. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 609-409-1470, ext. 113 or email [email protected].

To all of you from my family to yours have a happy, safe and blessed holiday season and a joyous and prosperous New Year!

Cheers to 2019!


Stonebridge – Moving ForwardMichael Berezein, Dave Bellask, Sandy Schwartzberg, Paul Onish, Paul Altschuler

We wake up in the morning, retire at night, and all of a sudden the sunlight is not as bright as it was the last five months and there isn't as much of it. Welcome to the fall and winter of 2018.

Let's get right to the information we have for you.As you know by now, we said goodbye to our

Community Manager, Maria Sappo on November 2. Maria has been our go-to person at Stonebridge for everything that we need to know about our Community; whether it pertained to Association services, Club or Group needs, entertainment and social events, and interactionswith vendors or staff. Although our fine staff handles most of the daily questions, comments, and operations, the Manager is the ultimate source and decision maker when it comes to Stonebridge Association matters. Maria has chosen to make this change for her own personal reasons and we shall respect her choice, encourage her in her future endeavors, and thank her for her dedication, and professionalism while at Stonebridge. We all will miss her.

We will be interviewing candidates for a new Manager, with the knowledge and understanding of how important the person who we ultimately choose is to everyone at Stonebridge. Stay tuned for more details which may come by way of our frequent newsletter or e-mail blasts. We promise to exercise the best judgment and personnel skills in this difficult process.

Breathe a sigh of relief and warm up your exercise regime because we have signed the contract for replacement of the Fitness Facility equipment. All of the new equipment will be state of the art, hi-tech enhanced, and promises to give our residents both an invigorating physical and an entertaining visual experience while you strengthen your body and work off those calories. Our next update will be specific with the dates when delivery and a ribbon cutting are expected. Please bear in mind

that to get to the new enhanced fitness facility, there will be complex alterations in the mechanical and electrical infrastructure within the facility and there may be some interruptions in the use of the facility while we make it new. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Our Clubhouse is likely to be your go-to choice for many different types of leisure, intellectual, and active participation choices offered by our Social, Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Club providers. The lights come on early and stay on late at the Stonebridge Clubhouse. Please enjoy your facility, your choices, and be careful and respectful of each other so that we all can enjoy the active adult lifestyle which we all came to Stonebridge to enjoy.

Lastly, the transition litigation is progressing at the anticipated pace. The recent Legal Team presentation at our September open Board meeting was enlightening and a reminder of what it takes to accomplish this process. The mediation process will occur parallel to the court case and will be a window into the mindset of the defendants with the results unknown at this time. Please remember that it takes time and patience to complete this process.

Once again we must re-emphasize that safe driving and safe walking is in the best interests of the health and safety of all residents and guests. When driving PLEASE observe speed limits and signs as if you were on public roads. Since we are out and about during dusk, dawn and evening hours, please wear reflective clothing, stay on the sidewalks, and pay attention to your surroundings. In addition please be considerate of other drivers and vehicles in our Community while passing and parking on our streets.

We wish all of our Stonebridge residents, their family and friends, and our staff members, a healthy, happy, and safe fall/winter and holiday season.

Stonebridge Website http://www.RCPManagement.com/StonebridgeMiddlesex County http://www.co.middlesex.nj.usMonroe Township Library http://www.monroetwplibrary.orgMonroe Township Municipal Utilities Department http://www.mtmua.com

Important Web Sites Monroe Twp. Park & Ride Application www.monroetwp.com/pdf/park_ride.pdfMonroe Township Recreation Dept. http://www.monroerec.comMonroe Township Web Site www.monroetwp.comSocial Security http://www.socialsecurity.gov Suburban Transit www.coachusa.com/suburban


Property and Grounds CommitteeElliot Spar, Chair

Most residents are unaware that Monroe Township still holds performance and/or maintenance bonds for most sections of the Community. Section 2, which includes Turret Drive, part of Drawbridge Drive and the berms on Applegarth and Federal Roads, have had their bonds released.

The bonds are meant as “protection” for the Community and its residents from Lennar. Before a bond is released, all deficiencies must be addressed by the developer. There are numerous items that fall under the bonds. They include sewers, sidewalks, curbs, roadways, trees, basins, geese barriers and serious drainage issues.

The first step for the release of a bond in any section happens when Lennar sends a letter to Monroe Township requesting release of a bond. The Township Engineer’s Office then sends personnel into Stonebridge to inspect all items covered under the bond. When the inspection is complete, a punch list is sent to Lennar which includes all deficiencies that the Engineer’s Office has found. Lennar then addresses these issues and has their contractors come into Stonebridge to make repairs. Now the wait. There is no timetable at all for Lennar to address the issues on the punch list.

Developer Bonds - Stonebridge and YouOnce a punch list is issued, RCP and I receive a copy.

Shortly after, the P & G Committee members go into the section and do an entire inspection of all bondable items. We take this extra measure as the Township inspection may have missed items. In addition, all homeowners in a section where a punch list has been issued will receive an email from RCP which will ask them to respond if they have any serious drainage issues on their property. When the P & G Committee inspections are done, anything not already noted on the Township punch list is forwarded to the Engineer’s Office. Again we wait. Lennar gives no one a timetable.

The good news: In the last year, punch lists have been issued for Sections 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8a. They appear to be moving a little faster this year than last year. There are still punch lists to be issued for newer sections, 8b, 9 and 10.

Bottom-line: The bonds require resolution of any bondable items before they are released. As Chair of the P & G Committee, I am in regular contact with the Township Engineer’s Office.

It’s an ongoing effort to get Lennar to address the more serious problems such as sink holes and drainage issues on a timely basis.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC)Marianne Pittelli

The Architectural Review Committee has received over 108 exterior modification applications during this past year. There are approximately 20 of those applications that have not been completed or the resident has not informed ARC of the completion. Residents have 90 days to have the work completed and inspected for approval. If a resident does not request an extension of time, after that 90-day period, the ARC Committee members will inspect the property for the modification. If the project has not been done and we are not informed, ARC will have Management return the Bond Performance money to the resident. That resident would have to reapply for the project again. ARC strongly recommends that a Completion Form be filled

out and returned to Management for final inspection so the bond money can be returned in a timely manner.

Over the next few months ARC will again review the regulations and update them before the spring 2019 season. If residents have any suggestions or recommendations that they would like to present to ARC, we would be happy to meet with you and research it for consideration in the regulations.

The Committee meets twice a month except for November, December, and January, when we meet only once a month. ARC looks forward to working with residents in the application process. If you need help with an application, please contact Management or a member of the Committee.


Facilities CommitteeMarilyn Littman and John Russo

Social CommitteeFaye Josephson and Sandie Motomal

All of us on the Social Committee welcome Jaime Reinwald, our new Lifestyle Director to Stonebridge. She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience. We all look forward to more great trips, parties, and having fun! Jaime is planning some new and exciting activities.

On September 1 we said goodbye to summer with a Margaritaville Dance. Great music was provided by DJ Jeff Hofstein and drinks were supplied by Margarita Man. Party goers brought their own liquor. The Delaware Art Museum trip took place on September 20. Those who attended had a marvelous time and loved High Tea at the Du Pont Hotel. On Wednesday, October 10 we saw Evan Hansen on Broadway. It was an unforgettable experience.

Future plans include trips to Atlantic City, which include lunch and play at some of our favorite casinos. A Fall Festival and Car Show is also on the agenda. The popular AM/FM Rewind is scheduled to return. New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Plans are being made for a fantastic evening. Stay tuned and check your emails for more details!

We would like to thank Beverly Newlander and Vinny Vitale, the previous Co-Chairs of the Facilities Committee, for their hard work and dedication. We have taken over the leadership position and look forward to keeping our Clubhouse and related facilities in pristine shape. We have openings on the Committee and are interviewing candidates within the timeframe of preparing this article. It is our hope to have a full Committee of active dedicated members to assume specific responsibilities that will enable us to better assist the Board of Directors and Community Manager in the planning of capital improvements, creation of thoughtful policies, and operational necessities for maintaining high quality amenities and Community assets.

Recently new gym equipment was ordered. We hope everyone will appreciate the upgraded equipment and use it safely and responsibly. A regulation size pool table has been ordered and the covers of the other 2 tables will be redone accordingly. A full size table is required so that Stonebridge can host competitions between the adult communities and our team can practice on the table size they will be competing on.

We look forward to exploring options for shade for the outdoor pool, tennis, pickle ball and bocce courts. We will work with Management to improve maintenance of the Clubhouse and to improve the general appearance of it. We need to keep our facility as beautiful as we can to ensure our Community retains it high prestige and value. Contracts will be reviewed to get the best value and productivity that we can from our vendors.

The overall goal must be working towards optimizing the lifestyle that an HOA of this caliber represents and that aesthetics are as important as functionality.

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Entertainment CommitteeHal Gedell

The Entertainment Committee would like to take this opportunity to wish our Stonebridge family a happy and healthy holiday season and into the New Year. The Committee puts in a significant amount of time and effort to bring quality entertainment to Stonebridge and we feel blessed by the continued support you give us show after show. You make us proud.

Additionally we would like to thank the people who work behind the scenes: Bobbi Greenfield, for the great posters/flyers that she designs and the pictures she takes at our shows; Larry Stein for printing the seat labels and for making sure the seats are lined up perfectly; and Jerry Spinnler who makes sure every chair is set perfectly in place. Additionally we would like to thank the "ladies" Loretta Di Coscia, Judy Garfinkel and Donna Savarese for their help the first night of ticket selling. Finally, we would also like to thank RCP and Rezcom for their much needed assistance show after show.

As we write this article the Entertainment Committee is preparing for our October 27 show, One Night in Memphis, a tribute to Sun Record recording artists Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. We trust that this highly anticipated performance was wonderfully received concluding a year of exceptional shows.

The Board has given the Committee permission to book shows for the first quarter of 2019 (January and March). Currently we are working on contracts for the following shows. We hope you will save the dates indicated below. Keep in mind until we have a signed contract nothing is carved in stone. Accordingly follow-up emails will be sent as needed.

1/26/2019 - Married to Broadway – Ron Sharpe and Barbara Russell first met while starring as Marius and Cosette on Broadway in Les Miserables. The story they often tell is that after being married on stage hundreds of times, they decided to do it for real. They lead a stellar cast of five outstanding performers in a Broadway love story that will feature many of your favorites from the Great White Way’s very best, past and present, ranging from Les Miz, Phantom, Carousel, Fiddler, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, and many others.

3/23/2019 - Jay Siegel & The Tokens – Rock ‘n Roll royalty comes to Stonebridge! In 1956 Jay Siegel joined his Abraham Lincoln High School classmate Neil Sedaka and formed The Tokens. Their numerous hit songs over the years have included Tonight I Fell in Love, Portrait of My Love, and in 1961 their legendary

chart-topper, The Lion Sleeps Tonight.Jay Siegel has also been notable for producing many

American pop classics, including The Chiffons, One Fine Day and He's So Fine, Tony Orlando and Dawn’s Candida, Knock Three Times and Tie a Yellow Ribbon and See You in September by The Happenings.

The Tokens have remained popular from generation after generation and will take us on a tour of Rock ‘n Roll history that is certain to delight all.

We continue to await word from the Board as to the scheduling of repairs/replacement of the HVAC system. Once the time frame is determined we expect to be guided in scheduling additional entertainment for 2019 and beyond.

As always the Entertainment Committee welcomes your comments and suggestions for future entertainment. Please email them to Hal Gedell at [email protected]. They will be shared with the entire committee.

We look forward to seeing you at this and future shows and thank you for your continued patronage.

All Welcome…Beginners…Experienced...

The Art Group welcomes new members.Join us on an exciting art journey as we have:

Art WorkshopsPlein Air Painting

Helpful InstructionTuesday afternoons from

1:00 to 4:00 pm in the Art Room.Work in the medium of your choice:

oil, watercolor, pastels, pen and ink, etc.If you have an interest or are just curious about painting, now would be a great time

for you to begin your journey into art and meet others with like interests.

Any Questions?Please e-mail Clare Godleski at:

[email protected]


Stonebridge Investment Discussion ClubLeonard Baskin

The Stonebridge Investment Discussion Club meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Clubhouse Theater for about an hour. The meeting is followed by light refreshments and discussion with the speaker and others in the Grille Room. One-time membership dues are currently a strictly voluntary $10. The Club is open to all Stonebridge residents. New members are always welcome. The Club aims to explore both new and traditional investing topics. We are always seeking suggestions for interesting topics and speakers for our meetings.

The Stonebridge Investment Club has purchased a set of 30-minute lecture videos from The Great Courses and have been showing various videos in the Clubhouse Theater. A list of course lectures is available

Drama ClubApril Furst

The Drama Club has been very busy preparing for our next major production. We have retained the services of a professional director who has been whipping us into a pretty professional theater company. A script for a large cast was chosen, so many new people could join the ranks of the “usual actors” in the Drama Club. You will be seeing many new friends and neighbors on stage. The performance of Radio Suspense Theater will take place on Friday evening, November 30 and again on Sunday afternoon, December 2. The show takes place in a radio station during the 1940’s. It is funny and interesting, and we are having a wonderful time planning and rehearsing. We hope to see you at one of the performances. It promises to be a great time for all.

If you want to get involved, we need people to help with program production, selling tickets, gathering props and costumes, and as ushers on the day of the performance. There is more to producing a play than just being an actor onstage. Come on down to a meeting and join the fun.

At the same time, we are also planning to perform at the November 15 Women’s Club meeting. We will present two short skits that have been written by two

of our resident playwrights, Joyce Schwartz and April Furst.

We are very proud of our very own Ray Parnese who directed the show Italian Funerals and Other Festive Occasions at the Center Players Theater in Freehold. Some members of the Drama Club attended the performances.

Kudos to Marv Siegel, Steve Besserman, and a wonderful cast of actors, who cooperated on creating the first ever Stonebridge movie; The Hospital Room. Our very talented, Marv Siegel, created the screenplay which was then expertly filmed by our resident film maker, Steve Besserman. Many members of the Drama Club acted in the film. It’s hard to believe that we have so much talent in our Community!

Tuesday, October 16 was our first meeting in our new location in the Theater. Our meetings take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, in the Theater. We are still working on developing ideas for our play 50th High School Reunion, which we are creating as a group project. If you have any stories, anecdotes, ideas, or if you want to write a portion of the play, please join us as we create an original Stonebridge masterpiece.

on request. Following each video lecture presentation, residents Morley Goldberg and Michael Bauer have moderated a discussion for about 30 minutes. We then convene to the Grille Room for light refreshments.

We also have presentations by invited speakers. In August the speaker was Amanda Glanz, a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Retirement Counselor. She spoke about Unique Income-Oriented Alternatives to Bonds. She is the daughter of Alan Yaeger, a Stonebridge resident. In September Alan Lerner a distinguished Economist and Stonebridge resident presented his analysis in a talk entitled Outlook for Financial Markets and Economy. In October Bob Wasky of the Tarpey Group discussed Medicare.

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Men’s Club President's MessageDon Marino

On Friday, August 31, the Men’s Club held its monthly meeting at the Freehold Racetrack. We had a great turnout of over 90 of our members, enjoyed a delicious buffet in the Renaissance Room which overlooks the race track and placed our bets on the trotters. As in the past year, the 4th race was named for the Stonebridge Men’s Club as pictured below. There were winners and losers, but from the conversations I had with many of the attendees, it was a great day of socializing with fellow members, and enjoying the thrill of racing from an indoor venue.

On Monday, September 24, history Professor James Kane, pictured to the right, presented us with a memorable evening of fascinating stories about four American icons from the sports, film and entertainment world: Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, John Wayne and Johnny Carson. We all remember them for their accomplishments and their contributions to our enjoyment. In addition to these factors, we learned that their personal lives were fraught with regrets, and that they all dealt with painful issues concerning their mothers. Professor Kane had the full attention of the 120 members attending which was attested to by the questions and comments generated by the members. This interesting program even included ice cream!

Our annual Octoberfest meeting was held on October 22. A sumptuous Bavarian buffet was enjoyed by our members while they listened to traditional Bavarian music. The buffet was topped off with coffee and apple strudel.

On November 19, guest speaker Vinnie Bruno will bring us some fascinating stories and music from The Beatles, the most famous group of the 1960’s. It looks to be a fun evening. Also, our holiday party will be held on December 5. Keep an eye out for the e-mails on both these events. Events for 2019 are being planned. Special thanks to Ira Cutler and his committee for putting together these and future great events.

All households should have received The Stonebridge Men’s Club 2019 Community Calendar by now. Approximately $18,000 raised by its advertisements as well as proceeds from the golf outing, was donated to charitable organizations in our community. Our thanks to the Chair of the Calendar Committee, and all the volunteers, for their hard work in making these fund-raising endeavors a great success. As always, please support our calendar sponsors.

If you want to become a member and enjoy our great events, deposit a $25 check payable to Men’s Club in the Men’s Club mail box, noting “2018-2019 dues” on the memo line. Remember to include your contact information.

We look forward to seeing more of you at our future events!

Professor Kane

2018 Freehold Raceway


Women’s Club Presidents’ MessageJean Katarsky and Patricia Lass

As we wind down from 2018 we look back at another year gone by at Stonebridge and look forward to what is upcoming in the New Year. While many of us are preparing for the winter chill some of our neighbors are heading south. The holidays are upon us… Where does the time go…?

Trivia Night was a success. The Women’s Club was happy to make a generous donation to the Kortney Rose Foundation. Kortney’s mother gave us a heartwarming story of channeling their grief into something positive. The men and women that attended Trivia Night had a good time and were pleased to know that their night of fun was contributing to a good cause.

During the month of October pink bows adorned the mail boxes in our Community. We applaud Audrey Markman and her amazing team for their efforts in raising money for the American Cancer Society – Making Strides against Breast Cancer.

On October 18 Jerry Spathis wowed the audience with his electrifying performance by bringing the music of old blue eyes, Elvis, Johnny Cash and others to life. He brought us back in time with his charismatic entertainment and shared stories that mesmerized us.

Once again we were off to the races! On October 26th we had an afternoon of fun at Freehold Raceway trying to pick winners with a catchy name, while some of us had a more systemic approach to beating the odds. In the end we were all winners since it was such a fun day.

Our Fall Vendor Fair gave us a great opportunity to shop for unusual items, as well as enjoy a cup of coffee, a bagel or homemade baked goods right here in the convenience of our ballroom. All proceeds from this year’s Vendor Fair will be donated to the Joshua Harr Shane Foundation. Joshua, a local young man, always had a dream of becoming a physician; unfortunately his dream was cut short by his untimely passing.

Upcoming Events:Our November 15th general meeting will bring us fun filled

entertainment from our own Stonebridge Drama Club. Laughter will fill the room as they present and act out their well written scripts. We are grateful that these ladies will be sharing their talents with all of us.

The annual Mah Jongg Event will be held on Friday afternoon, November 16. Women will gather together and enjoy each other’s company while they play Mah Jongg, savor a box lunch and donate money to a local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

If you would like to volunteer we have many options, it’s a feel good opportunity. For more information please contact Bonnie Silleck or Lorraine Edson.

In closing, we look forward to spending time with our friends and neighbors at our many events. As always it brings us personal satisfaction to see how much everyone enjoys being together and sharing good times.

When we come together, we can do anything!!!


Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Audrey Markman

2018 Annual Walk for the Cure

Place Box Top for Education coupons in the collection box located in the Clubhouse Lobby. Monroe Township Middle

School will receive ten cents for each box top. Money will be used for extra-curricular activities.

Help Support Monroe Township’s Youth!Stonebridge Women’s Club Box Tops for Education

More than 300 men, women and children met at the Encore Clubhouse on Sunday, October 7, 2018 to Walk for the Cure. Residents of Encore and Stonebridge, along with family and friends have walked to earn money for breast cancer research for the past nine years. Each year our numbers grow, as do our donations. This year we jointly earned $24,059 for the American Cancer Society, who will designate the donation to help patients in Middlesex County.

This does not include money which may be raised

at the fall Encore Vendor Fair.We began our 2018 campaign with a disco-

karaoke event in early May. Throughout the summer, volunteers sold ice cream and pretzels at the pool, and snacks to game players in the Clubhouse.

Our annual pink bow campaign earned us additional money for the cause.

We couldn’t have done this without the total support of the Stonebridge Women’s Club and our sponsors: American Hearing at 7 Centre Drive in Monroe. Please contact Michael for any hearing needs-Adeptus CPA, 733 Route 35 North, Suite A, Ocean NJ and Bruce Schneider for supplying us with tee shirts at cost. Please support our sponsors, they are terrific!

Next year Stonebridge will be hosting the event and we look forward to having many of you step up to the plate to help us surpass this year’s total.Getting ready to walk!

The Stonebridge Making Strides Committee


Stonebridge Italian-American ClubDenise and Frank DiAngelis

Ciao a tutti! “Hello Everyone!”Wow! We can’t believe that this year is already

winding down. So before we begin, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and may your New Year be filled with good health and much love.

The Italian-American Club has celebrated our second (hopefully annual) San Genaro Festival in September. Thanks to Rita Pallatta who single handedly once again presented us with an outrageous evening. Thank you to Deloris Valentino for setting up the Ballroom so beautifully for the festival. The affair surpassed our expectations. The food, music, photo booth, decora-tions and especially the raw clams on the half shell, got great reviews from all. We had a ball! Hope you were there.

We had our bus trip to Ellis Island and Liberty Island in mid-October. Thank you to Rita Pallatta, Frank Zuccaro and the entire Special Events Committee for all their hard work in planning and running this trip. What a great learning experience was had by all, not to mention the tasty cookies on the bus.

We have a very interesting General Meeting planned for November 8. Georgina Russo and our Cultural Committee have been gathering information, along with

our Liz Silecchia, on various regions of Italy. We are truly looking forward to the information and hearing the stories of those who emigrated from our wonderful Italy. The meeting is open to all members; please plan on joining us.

We are now looking forward to our Christmas Holiday Party in December, hoping once again for a special visit from Santa. What a great way to end the year together. Don’t miss it.

We expect 2019 to be filled with great events and activities. If you have not signed up for our outrageous cruise in June, do it now. If you enjoy our events you will love the great trip we have planned. Ask your family and friends to come along and party with us. For more information call Cheryl Dougherty (refer to Resident Directory for phone number).

Thank you to all our members who make all our meetings, activities and special events so memorable. If you are not a member, become one and join in on all the fun and learning experiences. You will not regret it.

We would like to thank the entire Board of the Italian-American Club for all the time and energy that each of them gives to make the Italian-American Club the fabulous Club that it is. A presto (see you soon).

Wine ClubDavid B. Coleman

It is my pleasure to announce that Stonebridge now has a Wine Club. When I moved here 6 months ago, one of the first things I did was look through the Stonebridge Exchange to see if I could join the Wine Club. To my surprise there wasn’t one. I wondered how that could be with so many people drinking wine now.

I have worked in the wine business, and have certifications in different areas of wine study. So, along with the help of my wife, Denise, I took the initial steps to create a Wine Club. We held a preliminary meeting to inquire how much interest there was in having such a Club. About 30 residents showed up, and that gave me enough of an incentive to move forward. After I completed the work needed, the Club was approved.

Fast forward to September 27 and the first official meeting and tasting for the Stonebridge Wine Club. Much to my delight, close to 100 people showed up. The event was held in the Ballroom in order to

accommodate such a big group. The informational part of our evening included a number of interesting facts about the two featured wine varietals, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio. We shared different wines made with the same grape, courtesy of our table mates, and learned how to evaluate and score each one. I’m glad to say that a great time was had by all attendees, who seem to be anxious to hear the plans and details regarding the next Stonebridge Wine Club meeting.

It is not too late to join the Wine Club, and share good wine with your neighbors and friends, while learning about the wines we are tasting. If you’re interested, please contact me at [email protected].


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Photography ClubBobbi Greenfield

This is my last article as President of the Stonebridge Photo Club. I have really enjoyed being the President and helping, along with my excellent Board, to guide the growing Club in ways to serve and advance the needs and skills of its members.

What I have learned is that the Club is like a restaurant; there are many kinds…fine dining establishments…cozy neighborhood eateries…fast food places.

Some of our members are fine diners. They come to every meeting and savor everything that is presented to them, enjoying old favorites, and eagerly trying new offerings. Others are more like grazers. They stop in occasionally, order light, and then are on their way. Wherever you are on this scale, the Club wants you to know that you are always welcome, and that we are here for you and happy to help you enjoy the creative possibilities of this exciting, ever-changing medium in whatever way suits you best.

The Club meets on the first Thursday and the second Tuesday of the month in the Theater. Meetings begin at 7:30, but it’s smart to arrive early, so that you can enjoy the company of your fellow photographers and maybe ask questions of the more experienced members. It’s always been my experience that people are happy to be helpful and answer those questions and share “how to's.” Find out where that great lion shot was taken…the zoo or Africa? What’s the best mode in which to shoot? How can you get your photos from your camera or cellphone into the computer? What is Photoshop? What’s the difference between Elements and Photoshop CC?

Always check the Club website at http;//www.stonebridgephotoclub.com to be sure that a meeting is scheduled for the day you want to come and what will be going on. You will find a variety of activities:

• Speakers• Workshops, sometimes hands-on• Photoshop demos• Camera control demos• “Fix my Pix” (make this so-so photo into something

much better)• “From my Viewpoint” (stand in one place, do a

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360 degree turn, and find some magic)• Competitions, in which a judge will offer helpful

suggestions to improve your photos• Annual party We also schedule trips to scenic spots, and these are

always lots of fun. They are social, but also learning experiences and sources of some real “keeper” photos. You may always ask someone else on the shoot for help and advice. This year, we went to Allaire Park and to photograph WWII bombers at Monmouth Airport.

To sum up, the Club is here for all Stonebridger residents. Whether you are a beginner, experienced, or just a newbie, sharing the pleasure of the beautiful photos you can take on your phone is an awesome experience. For only $30/year, you can go forward and make your photographs more meaningful, expressive and keepsakes forever. Drop in at a meeting or two and see what we’re all about. You’ll always be welcome!

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Please join us on November 14, 2018 when Ellen Umansky, author of The Fortunate Ones, will be speaking in our Stonebridge Ballroom at 7:00 pm, followed by a delicious dessert reception. The event is open all of the Stonebridge Community as well as friends and family. The charge is $20 per person.

Umansky’s debut novel focuses on two women, Rose and Lizzie. Although generations apart, their stories intertwine over a special work of art, by Chaim Soutine.

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Enhanced at Hadassah Hospital:

Hadassah Medical Organization researchers, using next generation sequencing (NGS), have successfully identified a very accurate RNA panel that differentiates thyroid cancer from benign nodules.

Professor Haggi Mazeh, Chief of Surgery at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, and Hadassah Nephrologist Dr. Iddo Ben-Dov, authored the study. It was highlighted in the July 2018 online issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

The study authors explained that, fine needle aspiration

biopsy (FNAB), which is currently the gold-standard procedure for diagnosing malignant thyroid nodules, gives indeterminate results in 10 to 40 percent of cases. The goal of their study is to use NGS technology to identify diversities in the micro RNA of benign versus malignant thyroid nodules. These micro RNAs regulate cell function and play a role in cancer development. The accuracy of the RNA in predicting malignancy was validated using patient specimens with indeterminate cytology. The overall accuracy was 91%.

“Thyroid nodules are very common and occasionally cancerous,” explains Professor Mazeh. “Patients who undergo evaluation of thyroid nodules often receive ambiguous results, and there are currently limited options for further management, representing a clinically unmet need.” In addition, current commercial options are expensive.

Their researchers concluded, that their NGS technology, “may classify indeterminate thyroid nodules with higher accuracy than commercially available molecular tests.” This will have a major impact on thyroid cancer diagnosis.

Here at Stonebridge:Our yearly coat drive will continue until November

14th. The coats are donated to New Jersey Cares. For 23 years they have been collecting gently used coats for those in need. Donation drop off: 28 Steeple Drive.

General meetings:November 5 (Monday) - Reform Rabbi Mark Golub - TV

personality and Broadway Producer. ($5 non-members)December 4 – Installation of new Board and special

entertainment by Mardi Liebowitz


Shalom ClubAlan Mitzner and Neil Wolf, Co-Presidents

Thank you for making our first year such a tremendous success!

When we first started the Shalom Club, we had absolutely no idea how receptive our club would be. To our amazement and pride, our membership has swelled to over 640 members, and an array of events for members to enjoy and participate in has been provided during the course of the year.

We started our year with our first annual Chanukah party, where food flowed and a DJ heralded a night of fun and dancing. Our next event was a celebration of Jews of New York. We had an informative slide show, and served hot dogs, pretzels and Italian ices to celebrate and remember growing up in New York.

On a more serious note, at our Yom Hashoah remembrance, two speakers reminded us to "never forget!”

We celebrated Israel’s 70th birthday in May with more food and dancing.

In August, Linda Axelrod, also known as Joan Rivers, entertained us with her uncanny impersonation of Joan. Her looks, voice, mannerisms and hilarious routine had everyone rolling in the aisles. Of course, the deli sandwiches and desserts topped off the wonderful evening. Everyone left with a smile.

Our Cooking Class Series had two classes featuring the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Vivian Newmark taught us how to make round challahs in her home. Watch your email for other classes on Jewish Holiday cooking.

The Holocaust Remembrance Group met on September 27. Carole Schneider provided a film of her son-in-law’s grandmother, in which she spoke of her experiences during the Holocaust, and her imprisonment and eventual freedom from Auschwitz.

Our movie night proved to be a huge success, with three, filled to capacity, showings of The Yankels. Future movie nights are being planned, so watch your emails for information.

On October 8, the Jewish Current Events Group met. Various topics were discussed and everyone left a little more informed than when they had arrived.

Our One Year AnniversaryOn October 15, the Club presented a speaker from

the Anti-Defamation League of NY/NJ. The topic was Anti-Semitism in the U.S. and its effect on American Jews.

Bonnie Brenner and Barbara Schwartz are busy planning our Second Annual Chanukah Party. Watch your emails for further details.

Two informational meetings were held to discuss a possible trip to Israel from October 27, 2019 to November 9, 2019. We had over 80 members attend each session. Any other members interested should contact Mike Meyer for information.

In the coming year we are planning many more exciting events. We appreciate the commitment and dedication of our volunteers. Anyone interested in helping is invited to contact any Board Member.


From a Man’s Point of View - A Book ReviewJoel Littman

The German Suitcase by Greg Dinallo

STONEBRIDGE MEN’S BOOK CLUB

Discussions are held at 7:30 pm

On the third Thursday of the month

Clubhouse Art & Crafts Room

For more information, please contact JOEL LITTMAN

[email protected] or refer to Resident Directory

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World War II and the Holocaust continue to be an inexhaustible source of material for writers. The cataclysm and unspeakable horrors of the events that engulfed so much of humanity have provoked an avalanche of fiction writing that quite often resembles reality rather than creative imagination.

Dinallo has written a synthesis of a World War II suspense novel with a contemporary mystery component, and in doing so, he has opened up a torrent of thought regarding ethics, morality, truthfulness and the ramifications of forgiveness.

Serendipitously, an advertising agency employee, Stacey Dutton, with a penchant for discovering treasures amidst garbage, discovers a suitcase in a trash heap outside a New York landmark apartment complex that piques her interest and curiosity. This vintage piece of luggage has painted on it the personal information of a Holocaust victim. Stacey, who just happens to be developing a campaign for a prestigious high-end luggage company, founded in Germany by Jews in the mid nineteenth century, discovers that the suitcase bears their trademark. She proposes to Sol Steinbach, CEO of the firm Steinbach & Co, that the ad campaign should tell the story of the suitcase’s journey through the Holocaust to the present. Sol, a Holocaust survivor himself, is intrigued and energized by the suggested approach. However, questions abound: Who owned the suitcase? Why was it abandoned in the trash? How did it end up in New York City?

The ad agency and the client agree that the locked suitcase, a hallowed artifact, must not be opened until

the owner is discovered. As the story unfolds, an investigation reveals that the owner of the suitcase is an 89-year-old revered member of the Jewish community, a wealthy philanthropist and a distinguished storied orthopedic surgeon named Jacob Epstein. It is only after giving his consent that the contents of the suitcase are revealed. The documents and photographs stir the curiosity of a New York Times reporter opening the door to the revelation of secrets concealed away since the liberation of Dachau.

The chapters then go back and forth between the days of the Third Reich and the present to reveal the key characters and the circumstances surrounding the journey of this suitcase. What is revealed is the diabolical conscription of doctors into the SS for the sole purpose of executing Hitler’s Final Solution and the consequential denigration of their Hippocratic Oath.

How this all comes together for the reader is highly predictable. However the author reaffirms the historical questions that beg for answers. Under duress and threat, can an unwilling participant in a war crime be a war criminal? What constitutes guilt? How does a society much less an individual deal with the dilemma of moral ambiguity? What is a war crime? And, can a lifetime of noble deeds, charity and service negate a past of evil? Can inconceivable cruelty be contextualized and understood as a prelude to forgiveness?

It is for the reader to determine if Dr. Maximillian Kleist deserves veneration and atonement or something far different.


Women's Book Club NewsRhoda Cutler

“We lose ourselves in books. We find ourselves there, too.” – Anonymous

Our next two books deal with the struggles of women.

You're on vacation with your family. All year, you've wondered—where did all the fun go? Your husband, who at one time couldn't keep his hands off you, no longer seems to give you even a second glance. Your teenage kids are in full-out disdain mode. Honestly, you don't think of yourself in the same way anymore either. You want—no, you need—a change, and it needs to be something radical.

In Anne Tyler's novel, Ladder of Years, the author tells of Delia Grinstead, a wife and mother, who simply leaves the beach while on vacation and walks away to another town. Delia begins a whole new life until the new life becomes similar to the old one. Try to imagine the reasons that propel her to do something so out of character. On November 8, Eileen Deitch will lead us through this story of a woman who wanted more from life.

We will not be meeting in December because of the holidays, but we will resume on January 10 when I will lead the discussion of Fortune is a Woman by Elizabeth Adler.

Set in turn-of-the-century San Francisco and Hong Kong, the novel tells the stories of lifelong friends. The three women met in the aftermath of San Francisco’s devastating 1906 earthquake – the Mandarin Lai Tsin, a runaway American heiress, and a young Englishwoman. Against all odds they made their dreams come true, building one of the world’s

largest trading companies and most luxurious hotel.Sweeping from the turn of the century through the

1960’s, from the Orient to San Francisco and New York, this novel is of new wealth and old privilege, family passions and secret shame, of women surviving, triumphant, in a riveting saga of romantic intrigue. Coming up:

November 8: Ladder of Years, Anne TylerDecember: We will not be meeting due to the

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The group is currently planning a Diwali Dinner for all the Stonebridge residents, on November 17. Diwali is the most celebrated festival in India and symbolizes triumph of light over darkness; good over evil. The program will showcase samplings of Indian cultural presentations, participatory Indian folk dancing and of course an Indian style buffet dinner. In the meantime, a trip to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, an architectural marvel, just minutes away in Robbinsville, was offered to Stonebridge residents on October 16.

The Club with cooperation of Hope Yoga Studio, Jamesburg, celebrated the 4th International Yoga Day on June 21, with an introduction to Yoga and Yogic exercises. It was well attended. After meditation and Pranayama (breathing exercises), a short session of chair yoga was conducted, followed by a lively question and answer session. June 21, was unanimously declared as the International Day for Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice attributed mostly to India and getting increasingly popular in the U.S. From 20 million Yoga practitioners in 2012, the number has increased to 37 million today.

The Club also arranged a talk on a very appropriate subject of “Stroke,” by a Stonebridge resident and a practicing neurologist, Dr. Ila Shah on August 5. Dr. Shah described the type, symptoms and mechanisms of a stroke to a spellbound audience. Her talk was well illustrated by a PowerPoint presentation, videos and 3-D models and charts. She also explained how best to respond to this potentially life threatening emergency.

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The Stonebridge Veterans’ ClubSteve Bauman

The Veterans Group Remembers the Indianapolis

Rather than re-hashing our Veterans’ Club meetings, we are opting to bring items of interest to veterans in our Community.

We’ve all heard “Remember the Alamo” and associate it with bravery and sacrifice, but does anyone remember the Indianapolis - specifically the US Navy’s heavy cruiser CA-35?

It could be remembered for its operational support after the taking of Guadalcanal in 1942, or the Aleutians and Gilbert Islands in 1943. It was also instrumental in its action supporting our troops while taking The Marshall Islands, Kwajalein, Majuro and Eniwetok, or in its participation in raids on the Japanese home islands. One might even recall that it was severely damaged by a kamikaze attack during the Battle of Okinawa in March 1945. It was sent to Mare Island, California repaired, and put back in service.

The Indianapolis was involved in a secret mission to transport the atomic bombs to Tinian Island. The bombs would then be delivered to Japan to end World War II. It set the speed record on that mission, steaming from Mare Island, California, to Tinian - 7500 miles in 10 days with an average speed of 29 knots - a record that still stands today! These are all good reasons to remember the Indy. After that mission, it was ordered to sail to the Philippines for routine gunnery practice, but instead, sailed into history as the second-most-deadly warship loss of WWII, surpassed only by the USS Arizona.

Halfway to the Philippines, Indianapolis encountered the Japanese submarine I-58 and its six torpedoes. The ship sank in 12 minutes, taking 300 men with her. Almost 900 survivors were thrust into the Pacific - many clad only in skivvies or waterlogged life jackets. They were in the water for five days, suffering from burns, exposure, delirium, salt-water ingestion and shark attacks. During that ordeal, more than 500 of those men perished, suffering horrible deaths. In the end, only 316 made it home. In 2017, the Indy hull was found 18,000 feet below in the Pacific.

July 30th this year marks the 73rd anniversary of its sinking, and there are currently 16 survivors alive, several nearing 96 years old. Captain Bill Toti USN (ret.) has campaigned for recognition for these men. In his words,“Since 2001 the Navy has been wonderful toward the survivors. I want to make it clear. The issue is whether the Congressional Gold Medal is appropriate as a remediation for 65 years of bad treatment. I would argue that it is.”

The commanding officer, Capt. Charles McVey was court-martialed and made a scapegoat for the loss. He did not take evasive actions, since he was advised that no enemies were in the area. He was vindicated in 2001, but, unfortunately, he had committed suicide in 1968.

Now, join us in remembering the Indianapolis!


Allen Adelson 1964-1970Paul Altschuler Marcial Alzugaray 1967-1969Stanley L.Baden 1964-1966Paul Beller 1954-1956Michael Berezein 1969-1971John Bertrand 1968-1971Fred Block 1966-1972Al Blundo 1966-1967Alexander C Borsuk 1965-1967Gary Busman 1963-1969Francis Carbone 1965-1967Aldo Casciorizzo 1971-1972David Cohen 1965-1967Richard DeLollis 1969-1971Howard Diamond 1970-1973Sean Dougherty 1966-1968Edward Edelson 1967-1969Philip L. Edgecomb 1955-1961Len Edson 1963-1969Steve Entin 1968-1973Frank V Esser 1956-1959Frank Farrell 1966-1968Joel Fierstien 1968-1971Stan Fischer 1962-1970Anthony Fragale 1970-1976Daniel M Friedman 1951-1953Stephen Garfinkel 1966-1968Bob Geller 1967-1969Jerome Genarelli 1965-1967

Joel Greenberg 1961-1963Michael Gunsberg 1966-1971Claude Heller 1966-1968Michael Honig 1967-1970David Howerdell 1957-1964Len Hyman 1962-1963Anthony Indelicato 1969-1973Allan Israel 1963-1969Stephen Kahofer 1969-1972Benjamin Kraskin 1965-1966Harry Krimkowitz 1971-1995Joe LaSardo James Lepping 1958-1960Bernie Lieberman 1958-1959Richard Lucks 1966-1968Melvyn Lynn 1969-1971Tony Maida 1953-1954Richard Margolis 1959-1961Bernhard Meyer 1969-1971Tadeusz Mikolajewski 1962-1965Bernard Miller 1961-1967Clifford Miller 1966-1968Edward Miller 1981-2003Robert Mindes 1966-1967Michael Mirabile 1968-1970Herb Nalitt 1968-1974Joe Pavlichko Marty Perlzweig 1962-1964John D Pezzullo 1963-1969Jack Pomeranc 1970-1972Peter Renderio 1970-1994Mario Ripatranzone 1960-1965Neil Rosen 1959-1965

Stan Rubenstein 1969-1973John F Russo 1966-1968Loren Sattinger 1970-1972Paul Scheck 1963-1966Fred Schultz 1968-1970Stu Schwartz 1963-1970Ben Secretario 1970-1972Ronald Shey 1970-1976Jay Sicherman 1973-1975Robert Solomon 1966-1971Bill Sperling 1965-1967Dan Sudberg 1966-1967Jerry Sussman 1965-1967Neal Teman 1965-1967Marty Tobias 1968-1970Marty Wachtel 1963-1965Larry Weissblum 1966-1969William Werkmeister, Sr. 1969-1970Michael Zaref 1964-1969Anthony Zarillo 1957-1959Sidney Zaslavsky 1949-1951Edward Ziegler 1966-1969

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Liborio Barry Alessi (d) 1961-1964Patrick Aversano 1970-1976Harvey Birnbaum 1966-1968Gordon Cable 1959-1969Richard Ciminiello 1966-1972Marty Cohen 1967-1971Lenny Gatto 1969-1989Al Gore 1946-1952Martin Katz 1952-1955Gary Lee 1974-1994William Losurdo 1969-1971Richard Mirfield 2yearsWayne Oliver 1971-1974Marshall Primerano 1951-1955John Senise 1964-1968Patrick Sirr 1969-1975Antonio Somma 1943-1945Bud Sparks 1966-1972Alan Tannenbaum 1975-1976Johnny Valentino 1959-1974

NAVy mAriNes Air ForceRaymond Devito 1967-1969Martin Domasica 1956-1958Charles R. Gibbs 1967-1970John Kozzi 1959-1963Robert Krail 1962-1966 Norm Osborne 1965-1967Clyde Rutherford 1956-1958Stan Sarama 1969-1972Henry Sloan 1959-1965

Stan Berger 1957-1961John Billegan 1961-1965Len Condo 1953-1957Tony Guerriero 1965-1969Richard Hebb 1969-1973Gloria Holloway 1989-2007Reggie Johnson 1963-1967Dan Kennedy 1957-1961Donald Levine 1957-1961Stanley J. Levine 1960-1964Ted Maffetone Vinnie Palmieri 1952-1956Hugh Paulucci 1967-1971Sandy Schwartzberg 1966-1970Jim Vaughn 1960-1964

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My Father's Bronze StarBob Pisano

My dad, Louis John Pisano, Army Serial Number 42127798, 28th Division, C. Company, survived the Battle of the Bulge in the frigid winter of 1944. In the snowy Ardennes Forest of Belgium, a battle that took over 80,000 Allied casualties with 19,000 killed in action from December 16, 1944 until the end of January, 1945. Ironically, my father died on that same December 16, 1960 at age 48, sixteen winters after this critical conflict.

In his Army discharge papers, I discovered a letter he had written in December 1947 asking the Decorations and Awards branch of the Army to clarify why he, unlike many of his comrades did not receive his Bronze Star. This medal, made official in 1944, honored soldiers for valor in the Battle of the Bulge.

In 2012, I copied his sixty-five-year-old letter and mailed it to the very same Decorations Department hoping that my Dad's request would be considered. Here is a segment of my father's now yellowed letter,

I am a veteran of World War II serving with the 28th Division and I'd like to apply for a medal or two that I am eligible to receive. During my service on the Seigfreid Line during the Battle of the Bulge, I received the Combat Infantry Badge I should have received the Bronze Star Medal but never got it. I also get a disability pension for losing two toes that winter of 1944 but never received the Purple Heart

when others did. I am also eligible for the American Campaign Medal and Army of Occupation Award. If I am entitled to these medals, can they be placed on my Discharge papers?Months passed and I had given up all hope that my

Dad's, as well as my letter, would churn their way through yet another bureaucracy. Sixty-five years after my father's plea of 1947, I pulled from my mailbox a large brown box that contained a royal blue jewelry type case inscribed with the lettering United States of America.

Opening the case, I witnessed the end of my father's long requested journey. On a blue felt insert were three items- the large Bronze Star and two smaller pins. My ninety-four-year-old father-in-law, who landed as a medic in the first wave on D-Day, explained that one was to be worn on the soldier's lapel while the other was his service ribbon to be worn on his uniform.

This Bronze Star will pass to my son and then my grandson so as to honor the service of Louis John Pisano. This season we again need to stop and recall all the sacrifices all of our veterans have made so that we can live in freedom.

Indeed, the wheels of the gods do grind slowly but they grind exceedingly fine. Even after a long and patient wait of almost seventy years, my Dad's service has been recognized and honored.

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New Jersey State OlympicsJoel Greenberg

Our Community athletes continue to participate and win awards at sporting events within New Jersey. The New Jersey State Olympics took place on September 8, 9, and 10.

The chart below highlights our neighbors and their achievements.

Stonebridge TennisJune Newman

As the winds pick up and the days get shorter, I hear Barbra Streisand sing, "Memories, like the corners of my mind." I look back to the warm sunny days when the Tennis Club's activities were keeping us busy. This year we offered tennis lessons given by Will Lester, four Friday evening mixed doubles round robins and men's and women's tennis competitions.

We finished the season at Carlucci's restaurant with our annual tennis luncheon. At the luncheon, the photo board showed off Tennis Club members' smiles, tennis outfits and racquets. Roy Cohen challenged us to some trivia. Each table had a basket full of tennis balls with a Pick Six chance to win $18 million dollars. Unfortunately, we had no big winners, but we did have a most enjoyable afternoon.

As the winds blow or the sun shines, I wish you many fond memories of a super pastime. Stay healthy, play hard and enjoy the game!


Women's Golf LeagueEstelle Hayman

Golf NewsIra Marcus

What is Aeration?The Meadows was closed on September 27 for

"aeration" (also known as "punching" or "maintenance"). Why is aeration needed so often? Aeration is needed to relieve soil compaction, stimulate root growth, and improve drainage. It is a process by which holes are put into the greens to allow for air to be able to get into the soil beneath the green. Without aeration, the soil beneath a green becomes compacted and the roots struggle to breathe. After these holes are made, they are filled with porous sand that allows water and air to pass through.

Do you feel like a little math? If not, too bad! The average golfers take about 45 steps on any green. That's 180 steps per foursome. Suppose 50 foursomes play the course on an average day. That is 9,000 steps per day on each green, or 63,000 per week.On top of that, think of all the equipment that is used in maintaining the greens. Some mowers weigh over a half ton. With all this weight on the greens, it is surprising to me that the soil beneath the greens doesn't become so compacted that the grass roots cannot breathe at all.

If aeration is not performed on the green what can happen? In the worst case scenario, the grass on the greens will die. No one wants to putt on dirt! Alternatively, as the soil becomes compacted, the "good" grass will die first because they cannot tolerate lower soil oxygen levels, and only hearty weeds will remain. Putting on weeds is almost as bad as putting on dirt!

But why aerate when the weather is the nicest? Why not wait until winter? Unfortunately, horticulturists tell us that the best time for aeration is when the grass is at their strongest, which is peak golf season. This is when the grass can best endure the process. It is also when the grass is at their strongest and is able to heal the fastest. If a broken leg could only heal in the summer, you would not want to break it in the winter.

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Many of you have told me that you have enjoyed the golf jokes I have included in this column. Here are a couple more:

The head pro at a golf resort asks a guest after a round, "Did you have a good time out there?"

"Yes," he replies, "wonderful, thank you.""How did you find the greens," asked the pro. Replied the man: "Easy. I just walked to the end of the

fairways and there they were!"What are the last words of a golfer standing in the

woods? "I can see a gap."

Our golf year 2018 has come to an end. The hope was that weather permitting, we would be able to play a few more rounds post season.

During the past season, we were happy to welcome several new members to our group. It is our desire to invite players of all levels to join us. Joining our golf group is an opportunity to meet other members of our Community.

Our hope is to grow in numbers and see everyone in the spring of 2019.

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Opera MomentsLen Hyman

Bel Canto OperaI would like to discuss the different types of operas.

In this article I will discuss “bel canto” opera. My next article will discuss “verismo” or realistic operas and their composers. The goal of my opera series is to acquaint you with the joys of opera. I find opera to be soothing and relaxing.

Bel canto music is considered a beautiful type of music. “Bel canto” means “beautiful singing” in Italian. The term refers to the Italian-originated vocal style that prevailed throughout most of Europe during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The music of Handel as well as Mozart and Rossini used bel canto methods. The Italian composers that represent bel canto opera are Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) and Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848). Bel canto operas are typically based on wealthy or socially connected people. Many times common people are portrayed but the libretto (text) is not based on real world situations. This is represented in Donizetti’s L’Elisird’Amore (The Elixir of Love). This opera has one of the best tenor arias, “Una Furtivalagrima.” I recommend that you listen to it on YouTube. Bel canto operas concentrate on the beautiful arias and voice control and not on the dialogue or plot. The libretto in Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is very light, funny and silly. However, his music and arias are beautiful. The overture is magnificent. It is very familiar and is played by itself at many classical concerts. The Barber of Seville is listed as the fourteenth most popular opera in the world. I would recommend that you see this opera.

Mozart followed Rossini’s The Barber of Seville with The Marriage of Figaro. Both are considered as opera buffa, funny and silly, and not to be taken seriously. Mozart’s music is beautiful. One of my favorite bel canto operas is Bellini’s Norma. The arias and music are outstanding. It is based on a love triangle. The libretto is unrealistic; however, it is one of the great operas. It was featured in last year’s Met Opera season.

Rutgers’s Continuing Adult Program (OLLI-RU) has an opera program. I take classes at the Brookdale Community College in Freehold. The opera classes are led by Mr. Peter Caruso and I have taken many of his opera classes. They are informative and Peter’s love of opera is overwhelming. The opera class is typically given on Fridays between 10:30 am and noon. This semester, Peter’s course was entitled, “Opera Without

Tears.” It featured bel canto operas. In these operas, as opposed to verismo or real world operas, nobody dies and there are always happy endings. The operas studied were The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro, Elixir of Love, and Rossini‘s La Cenerentola based on Cinderella.

I have to admit that except for Elixir of Love and Norma my exposure to bel canto operas was limited. Peter introduced me to the beautiful music of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. We learned about Rossini’s innovative musical techniques such as “quick patter” which is fast singing. (The use of crescendo as the music gets louder and faster.) Many operas were composed by Rossini (30) and Donizetti (60).

In his book, Opera 101, Fred Plotkin states writes,“Bel canto is a touchstone for anyone who loves opera because it shows the great story of a human voice and because the listener learns to find drama primarily in music rather than words.” I recommend purchasing Opera 101. It is a great reference for opera information.

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An Iconic TreeJudy Freilich

We traveled to Las Vegas in May for the Bat Mitzvah of the granddaughter of dear friends. After spending a few days in Las Vegas, we decided to stay a little longer, and check something off our “bucket list.” We added a five day trip to Utah. It’s a place we had never been to before, and since we love National Parks, we decided to visit Bryce and Zion National Parks, and then head to Park City with a visit to Salt Lake City. Quite an itinerary for only five days, but we loved every minute of the experience! The drive from Vegas to Zion was picturesque; less so from Bryce to Park City. But each stop on our journey was special in its own way.

We hired a tour guide to take us to Salt Lake City, because there was a lot to learn and see in just one day. As we arrived back at our hotel in Park City, the guide took us to a corner behind the hotel, and showed us a unique Park City sight, that of the “shoe tree!” Neither Irv nor I had ever seen such a thing before, but it was truly an amazing sight – especially when you consider Park City’s weather. The tour guide then shared some local folklore. When a couple is about to get married,

the groom- to- be throws a pair of shoes up on the tree. There were three or four trees in a row, all filled with shoes tied together by their laces. He countered that tale with what happens if a couple gets divorced! Being who I am, I researched a shoe tree and found that there are a variety of explanations for the shoe tree in Park City. Perhaps it is a symbol for quirky mountain life, perhaps a plea for a large snowfall, or maybe collective madness! But whatever it is, the people of Park City seem to embrace it. It is also an added tourist attraction. A few years ago, there was a vote to take it down, and it was handsomely defeated. Currently, it does some community service too, as each year in the late fall, it is emptied of all the shoes, and they are donated to the community programs for the needy.

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More Than Meets the EyeRhoda Cutler

Last May, my husband, Art Herman, and I visited Israel, a country of contrasts, both in geographic and cultural terms. There is Jerusalem, an ancient city and the seat of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Then there is Tel Aviv, a secular, youthful, modern city on the Mediterranean. Eilat is reminiscent of Miami Beach.The Dead Sea is a natural wonder. We saw all four borders: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. There were many important and historical sites that we visited, and in Rahovot, 20 minutes south of Tel Aviv, at the Ayalon Institute, we were also impressed.

Now a museum, the Ayalon Institute, aka “The Bullet Factory,” was a secret ammunition factory disguised as part of a kibbutz to fool the British back in the 1940’s. Beginning in the 1930’s and during the British mandate, the Jewish settlers began planning ways to make machinery and guns to fight for independence. While manufacturing guns didn’t prove to be that difficult, it was very challenging to make bullets for the guns. In 1945, structures were built on the surface that resembled a kibbutz and in about three weeks, they built an entire ammunition factory eight meters underground. The factory was about the size of a tennis court.

To get all of the copper for the bullets, the kibbutz members told the British that they operated a laundry service. The British accepted this and let the kibbutz operate. Bullet-making machines came from Poland, and they were installed in the underground factory. It was a difficult task to transport the big machines into the factory under the watch of the British. To cover up the entrance and noises of the machines, the factory was covered by a 10-ton oven and a large washing machine. The 24-hour laundry service used as a front was profitable. Not all of the members in the kibbutz were aware that there was a secret underground bullet factory under their homes, and such people were referred to as "giraffes" by the factory workers.

Forty-five men and women worked in the bullet factory for three years. Every day they would go underground in less than three minutes to evade the close watch of the British. The workers used a form of radiation to tan their skin to avoid suspicion from the British and their fellow kibbutzniks. Every day when leaving the factory the workers had to make sure they had no traces of their work on them, such as copper shavings or gunpowder.

The workers also ran the risk of the propellants exploding and killing them. To make sure the product was safe and worked correctly, they randomly sampled

bullets and shot them at targets in the factory to check for accuracy and precision.The British also kept a very close watch. To transfer the bullets they first put them in milk cartons and later transferred them to fuel trucks.

Between 1945 and 1948, the Ayalon Institute produced more than 2 million 9mm bullets.

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Our Visit to LiverpoolAlan and Gaye Feinberg

At literally “Wednesday morning at 5 o’clock” on May 23, Gaye and I left my niece’s house near the Abbey Road Studios in London because we “had a ticket to ride” to Liverpool to conduct our Beatles pilgrimage. I “got my bag, run to the station,” Euston Station in fact, and took a train, “the one after 909,” perhaps to Liverpool Lime Street Station. Now, unlike “dirty Maggie Mae” who will “never walk down Lime Street anymore,” we in fact did on our way to The Beatles Store on Mathew Street. Now I know “money can’t buy you love” but it can sure buy you a ton of souvenirs!

We walked down “a long and winding road” and found ourselves by the famous Mersey River where we saw the statue of the boys and attended an exhibition called “The Beatles Story.” It traced the history of the Beatles from when John first met Paul through Beatlemania, and their eventual breakup and solo careers. As an oddity, there was a row of seats from the Shea Stadium grandstands to commemorate the two concerts the Beatles held there. Afterwards, we had lunch at the Revolution restaurant. We had “fish and finger pie” but no “Mongolian lamb” or “Patagonian pancake” and skipped dessert; no yellow matter custard, marshmallow pies or cream tangerine.

After lunch, we “rolled up for the Magical Mystery Tour,” a bus ride that took us all around Liverpool “beneath the blue suburban skies” and which of course advertised that “a splendid time is guaranteed for all.” We bussed to famous Beatles sites like “Penny Lane” where we saw where the “barber shaved another customer” and “the shelter in the middle of the roundabout” and Strawberry Field. Not “Strawberry Fields” as the song says!!! We passed by the boyhood homes of each Beatle: Ringo’s house was in the slums, George lived in a simple row house a couple of doors down from a warehouse, Paul lived in a nice attached brick house which he donated to the National Trust and where he and John wrote most of their early hits. John lived in a very nice detached house in a middle class neighborhood. Their manager, Brian Epstein, came from wealth and lived in a mansion. We passed by St. Peter’s Church, the site where John met Paul on July 6, 1957.

We made our way back to Mathew Street to the Cavern Club where the Beatles first achieved local fame. “You know that can’t be bad!!!” Later, we attended a concert by a Beatles tribute band called Beatle Maniacs that almost sounded like the real thing. I couldn’t resist thinking that “It’s getting better all the time.” Finally, we boarded the train back to London each of us sharing the feeling of "I feel good/in a special way/I'm in love and it's a sunny day."

Gaye and Alan Feinberg

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In 1960, long before Phyllis Weissblum reigned as one of the Stonebridge Drama Club’s leading ladies, she was a different kind of celebrity. At age 13, Phyllis was recognized as Miss Deborah.

Phyllis was born with a hole in her aorta, which is supposed to close after birth. There are fewer than 200,000 cases of this kind in the United States each year, often resulting in having poorly oxygenated blood flowing in the wrong direction which, in turn, causes the heart to weaken. Because Phyllis was also born with a heart blockage, doctors felt little could be done because heart surgery would be too risky. However, when she was 12 years old, her parents heard about Deborah Hospital.

Tests and research convinced the doctors they could fix the condition, but nothing could be done about the heart blockage. Phyllis was assured by her cardiologist, that when it was needed, a pacemaker could be inserted. Another doctor learned of a similar case in Europe which opened a world of possibilities for surgery and treatment.

With a congenital heart abnormality, many children have a bluish complexion as a result of erratic amounts of oxygen in their blood. Phyllis, on the other hand, had a “pink and white" complexion.

While recovering from heart surgery, Clara Franks, a Deborah fundraiser and activist, stopped by her room “to see the girl with the pink and white complexion.” Franks began to refer to Phyllis as Miss Deborah. That nickname took on an even bigger meaning when Phyllis was named Miss Deborah at a ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria. A very nervous Phyllis spoke before a packed house! Not an easy thing to do at any age! Her title required that she be on the radio and visit Deborah Chapters to speak about Deborah’s work. She even had a P. R. person! Phyllis believes Deborah gave her back her life!

Every child wants not to feel different, but to be normal like everyone else. Unfortunately, we didn’t know then what we know now, so Phyllis’s parents steered her away from sports activities as a precaution. Rather than sulk, Phyllis merely shifted gears finding enjoyment in reading, TV and the movies. Back then,

Long May She Reign Joyce Schwartz

with two features, a news reel, coming attractions and cartoons, you could spend a whole day at the movies! She even tried piano lessons but insists she was terrible. Her grandfather, who was an actor in a theater group (perhaps where she inherited her acting chops), did not agree. He wanted her to play at their performances because he thought “she made the most wonderful sounds!”

Phyllis became a science teacher, married Larry and they made beautiful music together. I’m sure Phyllis would insist any beautiful music made surely came from Larry! Like any active retiree, she loves traveling. They have two children, Steven and Brooke, and four beautiful grandchildren. Phyllis returned to Deborah 32 years after surgery for a pacemaker. This time she no longer thought of herself as different, being part of a group of about 1 million people receiving pacemakers each year.

Phyllis was blessed with loving parents who devoted themselves to finding the best treatment for their daughter and dedicating the rest of their lives to raising funds for Deborah. They were always optimistic and that optimism rubbed off on Phyllis. She always found a way to turn lemon into lemonade! She’s an inspiration for how to live life to the fullest. For a dose of unrestrained enthusiasm and upbeat persona, Phyllis is your girl!


The Chef's TableBruce Kerievsky

Come Join the Stonebridge Singles!

Game Night: 7:00 pm

First Friday of Each Month

Clubhouse Grille Room

Contact: Barbara Schwartz or Judy Tucker

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New Members Contact: Judy Tucker

I have enjoyed sharing recipes with Stonebridge residents during this year. This is my last column. Though I have not been contacted by anyone in the Community who has reported reading and liking the recipes enough to cook them, I would be happy to share with anyone who likes the mostly vegetarian recipes that I prepare and would like any other recipes. I can be reached at [email protected]. Thanks.

Danish Cucumber Salad (6 -8 servings)This recipe comes from a very old Woman’s Day

Encyclopedia of Cookery. It is really easy to prepare, especially these days with the long, thin, plastic wrapped hothouse cucumbers.Ingredients2 long thin hothouse cucumbers or 3 regular cucumbers1 tbsp dill weed or 2 tbsp minced fresh dill3 tbsp each of water and cider vinegar2 tbsp sugar1 ½ tsp salt Preparation

If skins of cucumbers are waxed, peel them. (I scrape them lengthwise with a fork to obtain a decorative appearance once they are sliced). Then slice them paper thin. Mix remaining ingredients well, pour over cucumbers, and refrigerate. Shaking the closed container will help to make sure that the dressing is well distributed.

Spiced Roasted Cauliflower (2-4 servings)This recipe is by Kate Sherwood in the Nutrition

Action Newsletter of Jan/Feb 2017. It is very tasty and requires care in cutting the cauliflower florets into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces.Ingredients2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1 tbsp tomato paste½ tsp paprika¼ tsp ground cumin¼ tsp ground corianderPinch of cayenne pepper¼ tsp salt1 head of cauliflower trimmed into small floretsPreparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, combine

the remaining ingredients and mix well. Toss the cauliflower in the oil mixture until each floret has some of the mixture on it. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Herb-Roasted Skinless & Boneless Chicken Breast(2 servings per breast)

This recipe is by Mark Bittman from The NY Times Magazine. It is easy to prepare and amazingly juicy without any spice except garlic.Preparation

1. Pound each breast to flatten somewhat. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Chop a cup or more of mixed herbs like parsley, dill, mint, and cilantro. Add a few cloves of chopped garlic.

2. Add 4tb olive oil or butter to a roasting pan for a few minutes until the oil gets hot or the butter melts. Roll the serving-sized chicken pieces in the herb mixture and add them to the pan. Roast, turning once or twice, for 15-25 minutes until cooked through (test a piece for doneness by cutting into its center).

3. Serve with more herbs for garnish.


Buon Appetito!Daniel Cooperberg and Ira Marcus

Federici’s Family RestaurantLast month we visited Federici’s, located at 14 East

Main Street in Freehold, with our wives. The restaurant, located at its current location since 1921, is operated by a third generation of the Federici family. Soon, a fourth generation family member will be in the trade. Parking is readily available in the market parking facility behind the restaurant. The restaurant can be accessed directly through a back door facing the parking lot as well as from Main Street.

Federici’s has a bar lounge area as well as several ancillary dining room areas. In addition, some seating is available outside on Main Street. A private dining room upstairs can be reserved for parties and special occasions. Dining rooms include booths and tables and are on the informal side, with paper table mats and napkins. The restaurant has a typical menu for a restaurant serving pizza, sandwiches, subs and dinner entrees. It includes appetizers, salads, traditional entrees (pasta dishes, seafood, chicken and veal) and pizza. The restaurant features their own “award winning” thin crust pizza, and judging from the orders placed by the customers in the dining room, is very popular. Most entrees include pasta or vegetables. Fresh bread is also served. The prices at Federici’s are typical for this area. The restaurant seems to do a big take-out business, and take-out orders can be picked up at the back door.

The night we went we shared an individual thin crust cheese pizza. The restaurant offers individual, small and large pies (9”, 12”, and 14”). The pie was excellent. It is one of the better pizzas we have had and we strongly recommend it. Our dinners were a varied group. One entree was cheese stuffed shells with marinara sauce. The second entree was a special of the night called Rigatoni a la Vodka with Sausage. A third entree was a seafood dish that included shrimp, scallops, clams, etc., in an Arrabbiata sauce. The fourth dinner entree was from the healthy choice section of the menu. It was Scallops and Shrimp Antonio. This dish comes with garlic, shallots, mushrooms and broccoli in a light butter sauce over whole wheat or gluten free pasta. All of our entrees were more than ample in portion size. The seafood dish and the Scallops and Shrimp Antonio were excellent, while the two pasta dishes were also very good.

Instead of desert and coffee with our meal, on the way home we stopped at that well known ice cream stand, Jersey Freeze. It was great.

A word of caution - Federici’s does not accept credit cards. There are signs everywhere reminding you of this. If you do not have cash do not worry - there is an ATM near the back door.

Bottom line - If you are in downtown Freehold or feel like venturing there for some Italian food, Federici’s is an excellent choice. On our 5-Tartufo scale, we award Federici’s 4-Tartufos.


Explore Your HorizonsRosalind Blinder

Take time out from your holiday preparations to enjoy some of these venues in the Garden State. There seems to be something for everyone to make the holiday season memorable for you and your family. Space limits me to these highlights. Check the website above for additional activities.

Quilts & Other Textiles: Connecting Communities and CulturesSep 20, 2018 — Feb 22, 2019Museum of Early Trades & Crafts9 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07950

Explore the stories that lie between the stitches. An examination of the artistry and history of quilting and textile making over the last 200 years.

Beauty Beyond Nature: The Glass Art of Paul StankardApr 1, 2018 — Dec 30, 2018Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ 08332

This exhibition, organized by the Robert M. Minkoff Foundation, celebrates the botanical sculptures of an American master, artist Paul Stankard. Stankard's accomplishments come to life in this remarkable exhibition drawn from the definitive collection of Robert Minkoff, showcasing Stankard's evolution and major developments from his first attempts at a paperweight to his most complex assemblages.

Exit Zero Jazz FestivalNov 8, 2018 — Nov 11, 2018Cape May Convention Hall and venues in Cape

MayCape May, NJ

Exit Zero Jazz Festival Autumn edition with Headline Artists NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves and Marcus Miller in the National Historic landmark City of Cape May. More than 40+ sets of world-class music over the Fest weekend on the Main Stages, clubs,

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and streets of Cape May. Festival Producer Michael Kline has crafted a world-class lineup of Grammy Winners, NEA Jazz Masters, and an eclectic mix of many different genres of music, including Kurt Elling, Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra conducted by Carla Bley, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Bob James Trio, Terell Stafford Quintet and many more.

Christmas Light Show & Holiday VillageNovember 16-December 30Skylands StadiumAugusta, New Jersey

This unforgettable holiday experience features over two million shimmering lights outside and a festive wintery wonderland inside. Visit New Jersey's most vibrant Christmas Light Show at Skylands Stadium. Engulf your car in a sea of lights as you drive through enchanting light tunnels, marvel at the light sculptures of Santa Claus, twinkling snowflakes, jolly snowmen; and playful penguins. Afterwards, park outside the Event Center and walk through a magical light display of dancing trees, enjoy the outdoor all-weather skating rink and make holiday treats at the S'mores Fire Pit. The wonder of the holidays continues at the Christmas Village inside the Event Center. Visit Santa and get your picture taken, sip hot cocoa, play fun carnival games; and shop at the Miners Company Store and local artisans. Live performances by carolers, dancers and other entertainers are scheduled on weekends.

WinterFest on the Cooper RiverDec 1, 2018 — Feb 17, 2019Cooper River5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109

Cooper River Park has transformed into a winter wonderland with tasty treats and ice skating family fun! WinterFest is the perfect place to spend your holiday nights skating with friends and family. While you're there, make sure you visit The Lodge and Winter Forest.


One Byte at a TimeBud Sparks

Fraudulent Messages & Phone Calls

The regularity of fraudulent messages on our computers and annoying phone calls is becoming an on-going issue. Some of us have become victims of schemes which allow outsiders to access our personal information by leading us to believe that our computers are experiencing serious problems and they are there to help us. Many of these messages and phone calls have been designed to be very believable and once we allow them “to help us,” we fall victim to their scam and put our valuable information at bay. They tend to target our senior citizens due to the fact that they are less likely to be computer-literate. Thus, their spiel can seem friendly,

valid, and helpful. Their main goal is to entice you to let them remotely access your computer, and once you do, they may have access to all of your personal information stored there. Their next ploy is to have you pay several hundred dollars to fix your problem. Those of us who have gone along with this scam have had minor issues, but others were more serious. In some cases, bank accounts were compromised and funds were transferred without authorization.

We must learn to be “Street Smart” with our computers and use good sense and judgment when receiving emails, accessing web sites, and dealing with pop-up

messages. I have put together a notification that

was sent out as a Stonebridge blast several weeks ago and I am including it below to ensure that the helpful advice may assist in dealing with anyone who may attempt to take advantage of you. ---------------------------------------------------

If you receive a popup window on your computer that states you have been infected by a virus, or a similar notice that your computer is experiencing serious problems, and that you should call the 800 number that is listed, DO NOT CALL THE NUMBER.

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft and that your computer has serious issues, DO NOT CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION. HANG UP ON THEM.

These are part of the latest scams that are directed mostly at Senior and Adult communities, which try to entice you into letting them access your computer remotely and then try to get you to provide your credit card information in order to correct your problems (which you probably do not have).

If you experience any of the above, call your service technician for advice on dealing with the issue.


Knowledge FactoryBarbara Iskowitz

This has been a banner summer for scammers and robocalls here in

Stonebridge. A few people here have been duped by these annoying, if not dishonest callers.

Robocalls have increased greatly, as you probably know. There were 4 billion robocalls placed nationwide in July 2018. Most of all calls made on any given day are robocalls. Many of the calls are legitimate, of course, like maybe your dentist or accountant. However, many robocalls and live calls come from scammers trying to swindle you.

And their techniques are getting better. Techniques like “neighbor spoofing,” which makes it appear that a robocall is from a number in your area and, therefore, perhaps a call with an honest purpose. Maybe it’s something important, so you answer. A lot of people do. And some of them are then scammed. Some lose their life savings.

Robocalls are annually the number one consumer complaint. Regulators are up against the combined forces of internet technology, profit motive and geography (a lot of robocalls come from outside the U.S.) and they are losing pace. So you should take measures to protect yourself. Here’s what you can do.

Register your number in the National Do Not Call registry: https://donotcall.gov/

Once your number is listed here, most legitimate companies won’t call you anymore. However, the Do Not Call Registry prohibits only sales calls. You may still receive calls from political campaigns, charities, debt collectors and survey takers.

In addition, a company can call you if it has recently done business with you. Although if you ask a company not to call you again, it must stop. Make sure to record the date of your request if this happens.

Ignore calls you don’t recognizeIf your number is on the Do Not Call Registry for

more than 31 days and you get a sales call or any kind of robocall, the simplest approach is to ignore it.

This is not always easy to do, of course. What if it’s important? If you do answer a call from a number you don’t recognize and it does turn out to be spam, don’t interact in any way. Don’t press a button to be removed from the call list or to speak with a live person. Doing this will flag you as a target and likely lead to more calls.

Time for Another Article on RobocallsInstead, hang up and report the call to the FTC – https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx.

Get a call-blocking appThere are hundreds of call-blocking apps on the market

now. Most work a similar way: They check incoming calls against a robocall database and block them. But they can only stop calls from known robocallers, so calls from fresh numbers may still get through.

One highly rated free app is Hiya (https://hiya.com/,) which is available for Android and Apple phones. Other free apps to check out include YouMail (https://www.youmail.com/,) Mr. Number (https://mrnumber.com/) and Truecaller (https://www.truecaller.com/.) If you don’t mind a small subscription fee, there are paid apps that claim to do more, like Nomorobo (https://www.nomorobo.com/) ($1.99/month) and RoboKiller (https://www.robokiller.com/) ($2.99/month).

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A Snowbird Checklist: Winterizing Your HomeRosalind Blinder

Before heading south for the season, snowbirds must take a few steps to secure and winterize their homes. Whether you are new to taking extended vacations or a veteran snowbird, creating your own customized checklist is a great way to keep track of your seasonal preparations. Remember, it will be much easier to enjoy your winter in the sun if you have taken steps to protect your home while you are away for an extended period of time.

Consider the following tips when creating your own winter-ready checklist:1. Adjust Heating Systems

Keep the furnace running to help ensure the home stays warm and the pipes do not freeze.

Set the temperature at 55°F or higher to help ensure that the interior of the wall cavities, where the water piping is located, does not drop below freezing. Keeping room and cabinet doors open also helps heat to circulate and warm the outside walls where pipes are located.2. Winterize the Plumbing

If your home is protected by a fire sprinkler system, do not turn off the water to this system.

Flush your toilet to clear the water from the tank and bowl. To help ensure that the pipes have been drained, consider having a plumber blow compressed air through the pipes.

Consider pouring antifreeze in toilet tanks and bowls to prevent them from freezing and cracking.* Always use non-toxic antifreeze rated for plumbing systems.

Turn off your water and open all of the taps to drain anything left in the pipes. Leave the taps open. Be sure to drain the exterior taps as well.

Shut off the water to washing machines and dishwashers where possible, to avoid any leaks or broken hoses while you are gone, as these appliances can also cause expensive water damage even when not in use. Shut off and drain outdoor water faucets to prevent freezing damage.

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3. Empty the Refrigerator and Make Your Home Unattractive to Pests

Clean your home thoroughly to help discourage new “residents” from moving in. Clean, defrost and unplug refrigerators and freezers, wiping them dry and leaving doors propped open to prevent mildew. Also clean the oven and give away or throw out any uneaten food. Add a fresh box of baking soda to each and drape a towel over the doors to keep them cracked open.

Inspect your home for openings that animals could use to enter. For example, make sure your fireplace flue is closed, as bats, birds and squirrels are known to get inside this way.4. Unplug Electronics and Appliances

Unplugging electronics and appliances keeps them from using even a small amount of electricity. It also protects them from potential power surges during storms.5. Forward Mail and Stop Newspapers

Give the post office enough notice to reroute your mail and don’t forget to put a hold on newspapers. Also make arrangements for someone to remove flyers and free newspapers that might be left while you are away.6. Arrange a Local Emergency Contact

You should have someone in the area who has access to your home (has a key, knows alarm codes, etc.) in case of emergencies. It’s even better if you can also arrange to have them check in on your home occasionally.7. Lock Windows and Doors, Set the Alarm

Check the locks of every window and door, even unused ones, for peace of mind. If you have an alarm, set a code for use by your local emergency contact and notify the alarm company that you will be away.8. Provide Contact Information

Before you leave, put the contact information for you and for your local emergency contact in a conspicuous place. On the off chance of a major emergency, it will help police officers or other emergency workers to contact you quickly.


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True or FalseRoy Cohen (Stonebridge's Trivia Guy)

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Remember, three statements are true and three are false.1.) Vidal Sassoon fought for the Israeli army in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.2.) In 1918, many Chicago waiters were arrested for plotting to poison stingy tippers.3.) Leonardo Da Vinci’s initials can be found on the right wrist of the Mona Lisa.4.) H.J. Heinz paid 57 million dollars to have the naming rights on Heinz Field for the Pittsburgh Steelers.5.) Under current rules, you cannot work for the FBI if you weigh over 250 pounds at their quarterly

weigh-ins.6.) Adding a sprinkle of salt to water will bring the water to a boil quicker than without the salt.

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Medicare Insurance programs can be changed, modified or enhanced NOW.

If you think you are paying more than you have to for your Medicare Insurance program, now is the time to change it to a more affordable one. You can convert it during the Annual Election Period, [AEP] from October 16 through December 6th.

Once a year, the government permits subscribers of Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Complete or Medicare Advantage, to change their program to a different, more affordable Medicare Supplemental program. Some plans have Drug, Dental, Vision and Gym coverage while others may not.

There are over 20 insurance companies in New Jersey that offer Medicare programs. Make the call, review the terms and conditions and start saving.Elder Care Law

Recently, I went to a seminar given by Gabrielle Strich, Esq., an elder care lawyer and estate planning attorney. I was struck by how knowledgeable and passionate she was about her field of law. I feel it would be useful to share some of the things she discussed.

First, Ms. Strich explained the difference between Medicare and Medicaid:

Medicare – over 65 and medical coverage if disabled. NO coverage for nursing homes (except limited amount, limited conditions), assisted living or home health care.

Medicaid – poverty program- medical and housing (home care, assisted living and nursing home).

Less than $2,000 in assets. Five year look back on not for value transfers; if such transfers are found, the applicant is disqualified for Medicaid. Spouse’s assets must be spent down too (maximum possible allowed assets up to $123,600).

Shockingly, about 70-75% of us, yes, 3 out of 4, will need some long term care. Yet, most Americans over the age of 60 have not made arrangements as to how to pay for long term care. The average cost of a nursing home in New Jersey is $13,000 per month or $156,000 per year.That kind of cost will quickly eat up anyone’s assets. Payment options include:

Spending down both spouse’s assets to qualify for Medicaid Purchase of long term care insurance (if you qualify medically) Life insurance with a long term care component or rider

Annuity with a long term care provision (careful—annuities in existence at the time of Medicaid application will disqualify the applicant unless it is a Medicaid Annuity, which leaves the balance to Medicaid)

Of course, it is very important to have your legal documents in place before a person becomes incompetent, including: Will, Complex Power of Attorney, Living Will/Advanced Health Directive, Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST).

If you have any questions about elder law and estate planning, Ms.Strich can be reached by telephone.


The ConversationStephanie Fitzsimmons EdD, MSN, RN, APRN –BC

Former Boston Globe columnist Ellen Goodman developed a program called The Conversation Project that hopes to help family members discuss end of life wishes. Because of her own experience, she realized that many families were reluctant to discuss end-of-life choices with their aging relatives. She created The Project to help support and facilitate these crucial discussions. Tools to have the Conversation are available on line – just Google “The Conversation.”

None of us want to die so discussing “end of life” choices with a loved one can be uncomfortable. Why is it important to have this conversation? It is important to state your feelings and wishes so that your wishes are honored and the people you love feel comfortable making decisions when you are too sick to make decisions for yourself. You can start out simply – about belongings.

Start the conversation casually about your personal items. When I am no longer here I want you to have my doll collection and I would like your daughter to have my amethyst ring. No matter what we want – none of us can bring things with us in death – so make sure you outline for your family to whom personal items go to after your death.

So now that you have introduced the possibility of your death, it’s a good time to discuss how you want to live the rest of your life. Do you want to stay in your own home? If you can no longer care for yourself – is there a long term care facility you would like to live at or is hiring help an option? This may feel uncomfortable, but I think you would prefer to have input on how and where you want to live when you are older. If you have a terrible disease – how many procedures, types of procedures do you want to undergo before you die a natural death. The Merriam dictionary defines Natural Death as death occurring in the course of nature and from natural causes (age or disease) as opposed to accident or violence.

Part two of these discussions should be focused on intermediate-term choices; i.e., what the plan is from now until the end of your life. Are you planning on aging in your current home, moving near younger relatives, or some other option? Different people have very different ideas of what it means to “age gracefully.” Will your current health status and financial resources align with your plan A, or do you need to develop a Plan B? For example, while many older people hope to age in their current home, if your home is not properly equipped for illness (i.e. there is a high risk of falls, or the hallway is too narrow for a wheelchair), it is important to adapt your

home to new medical needs, or move somewhere else. There are companies that will assist you in modifying your home – for a fee, but there are services that specialize in safety modifications.

Now that you and your family have eased into the Conversation, you can begin to address the more intense issues surrounding your health and quality-of-life. To start, how do you define “quality of life?” For some people, it’s the feeling of seeing the ocean. For others, it’s the ability to play bridge. Make sure your family understands what maintaining a high quality of life means to you.

Secondly, make sure you have the full picture of any health or legal problems that may arise. Does your family have a history of stroke, heart attack or cancer? Do you have an Advance Directive or POLST form? Do you want the doctor to take all possible measures to prolong your life? Some people want all medical treatment while others want minimal intervention. Let your family or friend know today what matters to you.

Sometimes it helps to talk about friends or distant family members who have had to make these types of choices for their families–speaking about these difficult topics can help to get the ball rolling with your loved ones. No matter what your approach, the most important thing is to start these discussions as soon as possible. Have the conversation and let your loved ones know what matters to you!

All Interested

BrIdge PlAyers

Monday & thursday 1:00 pm2nd floor Card Room across from the Theatre

Contact: Joan Fierstein duplicate Bridge

tuesday 7:00 pmIn the Ballroom

Contact: Merle & trevor Barnett(PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE SO WE CAN PLAN FOR PLAY)

(Phone numbers can be

found in resident directory)


By the Numbers Roy Cohen

Diabetes and Your MouthMichael Zaref, DDS

Diabetes is a disease that affects the entire body – your eyes, nerves, kidneys,

heart and other important systems in the body. It also has effects in your mouth. People with diabetes face a higher than normal risk of oral health problems.

There are currently more that 29 million people in the United States with diabetes. Diabetes is not just one disease. There are several types, with different etiologies. The common link between all diabetes types and oral health is high blood sugar. If blood sugar is poorly controlled, oral health problems are more likely to develop. This is because uncontrolled diabetes weakens white blood cells, which are the body’s main defense against bacterial infections that can occur in the mouth and throughout the body.

DRY MOUTH – uncontrolled diabetes can decrease saliva flow. Dry mouth can further lead to soreness, mouth ulcers, infections and rapid tooth decay.

THRUSH - diabetic patients frequently take antibiotics to fight various infections. This disturbs the balance of organisms in the mouth (there are more bacteria in the mouth than the entire population of people on earth!) and allows overgrowth of organisms not affected, namely fungus (candidiasis). Infection by the candida fungus is called thrush. The fungus thrives on the high glucose level in the saliva of uncontrolled diabetics. Denture wearers are especially prone to this fungus infection, as the area under a denture is a perfect warm, dark breeding ground for this. Clean and scrub (yes, with a brush!) the denture daily. Rinsing alone or soaking in a liquid “cleaner” is simply not enough.

MOUTH SORES - The oral tissue is more fragile and easily bruised or torn. Denture wearers can develop sores from loose appliances. People with uncontrolled diabetes heal slower because blood flow to damaged tissues can be compromised and infections can easily start.

SMOKING – Smokers are at even higher risk- up to 20 times more likely to develop thrush and periodontal disease. Wound healing is also slower. This applies also to needed oral surgery.

PERIODONTAL DISEASE – Uncontrolled diabetics have a much higher rate of gum disease and tooth loss. Plaque production is greater due to decreased saliva, bacterial buildup is greater, plaque hardens into calculus – and the cycle for destruction is in full swing.

Frequent dental visits to remove plaque, intense home care and diet control will help this problem.

It’s important to monitor glucose levels in the blood. A blood test for hemoglobin A1C is a better indicator than daily testing. This test checks glucose levels over a period of 3 months and indicates how well you are metabolizing blood sugar.

As always, the first line of defense against the ravages of diabetes is diligent home care and more frequent visits to your dentist. Use that Water Pik and 2 minute brushing – morning and before going to bed.

Feel free to contact the American Diabetes Association for information and guidance in controlling your diabetes. 1-800-342-2383

Matching QuizRoy Cohen

Match the lyric with the name of the song1. Don’t forget who’s taking you home and in whose

arms you’re gonna be.2. The words of the prophets are written on the subway

walls and tenement halls.3. At night, the stars put on a show for free.4. They say our love won’t pay the rent.5. Here’s the moral and the story from the guy who

knows.6. You think you’ve lost your love. Well I saw her

yesterday.7. Wishin’ you were here by me to end this misery.8. Summer’s here and the time is right.9. Stepped into a church I passed along the way.10. She said that living with me is bringing her down.

A. Dancing in the StreetB. She Loves YouC. RunawayD. Ticket to RideE. Save the Last Dance for MeF. California DreaminG. The Sound of SilenceH. Up on the RoofI. I Got You BabeJ. Runaround Sue

Answers: 1 E, 2 G, 3 H, 4 I, 5 J, 6 B, 7 C, 8 A, 9 F, 10 D


Monroe Township Public LibraryMuseum Pass Program

Reserve a Pass(You will need your library card and PIN)

monroetownshiplibrary.org/services/museum-passes/

Passes are available for a 3-day loan period:Day of pick up-pick up after 4:00 pm

Day of use (the day you plan to visit the museum)Return: return before 11:00 am day after use (1:00

on Sunday)Late Fee: $5.00 per day

MUSEUMS AVAILABLEBattleship New Jersey (Camden)

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens (Brooklyn, NY)Cooper Hewitt (New York City)

Elmwood Park Zoo (Norristown, PA)Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill, NJ)

Garden State Rocks (Morganville, NJ)Guggenheim Museum (New York City)

Insectropolis (Toms River, NJ)Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ $3.00 off

with library card)Monster Mini Golf (Eatontown, NJ)Morris Arboretum (Philadelphia, PA)

Morven Museum & Gardens (Princeton, NJ)Museum of the American Revolution (Philadelphia, PA)

Museum of Modern Art (New York City)Newark Museum (Newark, NJ)

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art (Philadelphia, PA)Popcorn Park Zoo (Forked River, NJ)

New Jersey State Park Pass (one vehicle)Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center (Holmdel, NJ)

PRINTABLE PASSESAcademy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia, PA)

The Frick (New York City)Grounds for Sculpture (Hamilton, NJ)

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum (New York City)Mṻtter Museum (Philadelphia, PA)

National Museum of American Jewish History (Philadelphia, PA)Wheaton Arts (Millville, NJ)

COUPON PASSESAmerican Museum of Natural History (New York City)

Bounce U (West Windsor, NJ)Jenkinson Aquarium (Point Pleasant, NJ)

ProSkate (Monmouth Junction, NJ)Silverball Museum (Asbury Park, NJ)

Monroe Township ChorusPresents a Free Concert

The Bright Side of Life

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Concert Begins at 2:00 pm

Doors Open 1:15 pm

Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts CenterMonroe Township Middle School

1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township

On Sunday, November 18, the Monroe Township Chorus will perform an uplifting, joyous, fun filled concert for everyone.

We will look at, and sing about, the bright side of our lives. This performance will look back at our yesterdays and sing its way into your hearts today. You will be surprised to realize how many of the heartwarming words you know. Joyful images will fill your heads, hearts, and eyes. You will be flooded with memories and will most likely know the songs and the celebrities who first sung them.

The Chorus together with Sheila Werfel, Director and Conductor, (609-619-3229) and David Schlossberg, Music Director, will look at the bright side of life.

Members of the chorus who reside in Stonebridge are: Chu Chang, Lai Chang, Meryl Fischer, Judy Frisch, Karen Hyman, Elaine Jaskol, Diane Millian, Mirian Radin, Terri Rogoff, Laura Russell, Linda Samuels, Bobbi Schrob, Darrell Weinberg, Anne Marie Winters.

This performance is not to be missed and when you exit the theatre, you will be humming and singing the tunes.


Heard Around Stonebridge…..What is your Social Media Pet Peeve?

One of my pet peeves is when an email is sent to many people and they all answer "Reply to All." We all then receive everyone's replies.

Marcia Menaker – Diamond Spring Drive

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Social media. Get over yourselves.Valery Degray – Timber Hill Drive

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I am astounded by how much information people post on social media. They let everyone know where they are and what they are doing 24/7. I often see posts when people are away on vacation which is an open invitation to invade their homes since nobody is there. In this day and age, when technology has become so sophisticated, we have to be extra careful to protect our homes, identity, etc.

Sharon Hershkowitz - Drawbridge Drive

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My pet peeves? People who have 300 "friends" on Facebook that are not really face to face and also not in a phone book. Also, going out to dinner with folks you have not seen in a year and they are texting and taking calls as the salad comes out. Texting has no gestures or body language. This goes on all night and by the way, one or two photos of your cat are fine.

Bob Pisano – Diamond Spring Drive

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I use Social Media and I like it, though I admittedly am old fashioned. I am a stalker on Twitter and Instagram, but I do use Facebook. On all the sites I yearn for an indexing tool- sometimes I want to find something I have seen - but if you can’t remember who posted it…it’s hopeless!

I guess it’s the librarian in me!Judy Freilich – Aquaduct Road

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While I enjoy being in touch with old and new friends on Facebook, I am amazed how nasty some of their posts are, especially when politics is concerned. It is perfectly okay to disagree, but not to be disagreeable. Unfortunately we have become too divided as a country politically and that is very much reflected in social media. What happened to good and reasoned debate?

Rhoda Cutler – Turret Drive

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I rarely use social media. I know I’m missing out…totally oblivious to family news–good news, bad news, cute pics of nieces, nephews, etc., etc., etc. And of course, learning so late about sad news – illness and worse –- it’s embarrassing when I finally make that concerned call or send a get well card. (Are many people still doing that?) At times I’ve learned through social media the most shocking, the most upsetting news…loss of a family member and the like. I understand how busy our lives have become…it’s faster to send off a single tweet to many rather than making individual phone calls that could possibly take hours. But it feels so cold.

According to estimates, the number of worldwide social media users reached 2.34 billion and is expected to grow to some 2.95 billion by 2020! So why don’t I succumb to its use? I really have nothing against social media per se; what I do dislike is how it is used. (And over-used.) While there is much sharing of interesting and fun news, there are writers that use social media to vent anger, spread gossip, and bully others. Once words are written, they cannot be taken back. Think about that...

I guess I’m concerned about giving up my privacy. I like knowing that the entire FB world isn’t aware that I’ll be in Aruba for a week…or that I am having a problem deciding what color to paint my kitchen, or even worse – learning my account has been hacked! No…I’ll hang on a bit longer!

Madeline Daniels – Mandrake Road

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My pet peeve about social media is “reply all”... It is annoying and who cares anyway.

Rosalind Blinder – Diamond Spring Drive


Movie MavenShirley Zuk

The Wife

TRIVIA SOLUTION1) True 2) True 3) True

4) False 5) False 6) False

True or False Questions on Page 52

In Swedish director Bjorn Runge’s adaptation of the 2003 novel, The Wife, by Meg Wolitzer, the brilliant Glenn Close plays Joan Castleman, the wife of celebrated author, Joe Castleman (Jonathan Pryce). The film is a well-crafted story about relationships and duty, and pivots on the symbiotic relationship of the Castleman’s marriage, which has had profound implications for the author’s success. With Glenn Close in the lead role, it’s also unexpectedly poignant and powerful.

From the opening scene when Joe playfully forces himself on his wife of nearly 40 years, the dynamics of the relationship are set. Joan is dutiful, though not submissive, and one gets the sense that she’d probably prefer doing something else. We see Joe as an intensely self-involved man, too wrapped up in his own needs to even spare his son (Max Irons), a budding writer, a few moments of praise and encouragement for the short story he’s written. Joan, on the other hand, is elegant and self-effacing, and pours her considerable

intellect, grace and charm into the private role of being The Great Man’s Wife

The story unfolds in two time periods, one in 1992 when Joe receives a call telling him he’s won the Nobel Prize in literature, and the Castlemans jet off to Stockholm for the prize ceremony. The second time period reverts back to the late 1950’s, when young Joan falls under the thrall of young Joe (Harry Lloyd), her creative-writing professor. (Young Joan is cannily cast by Annie Starke, Close’s real-life daughter.) Joe’s affair with his mega-talented student culminates when he leaves his wife and baby to marry her.

On the plane to Stockholm, an unctuous writer, Nathaniel Bone (Christian Slater), attempts to ingratiate himself with the couple in order to write a tell-all biography of the celebrated novelist. But Joe’s too vain and Joan is too smart to fall into his trap. However, Bone may or may not know something that could ruin the couple.

Glenn Close plays the ignored, pushed-aside woman like a gathering storm, drawing us into the mind and heart of a heroine who’s not going to take it anymore. There’s already talk of a seventh Oscar nomination for her and for good reason. Her performance is subtle and nuanced and even a little mysterious, as she plays a woman whose placid exterior hints at a range of deep emotions as well as inner strength.

Pryce strikes a fine counterpoint and never overplays the role of Joe, while conveying a sense of entitlement and vanity that is sure to strike a chord.

Bjorn Runge ably guides the enterprise to a shattering and satisfying conclusion. The Wife pulls off the considerable feat of spinning a fundamentally literary premise into an intelligent screen drama that unfolds with real juice and suspense.




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Milestones

If you would like to add your name to Milestones,

send your name, birthday, and anniversary to: [email protected].

Write "Milestones" in the subject line.

Baby-To-Go-ProgramMany Baby Items Available To

Borrow At No Cost To You

To borrow items contact Ilene Cashman: [email protected]

To lend items contactSharon Hershkowitz

[email protected]

The Stonebridge HOA assumes and acknowledges no responsibility for any items borrowed.

We look forward to seeing you!The BOOKMOBILE stops at Stonebridge on

alternate Tuesdays from 10:15 am to 10:45 amLook for the BOOKMOBILE in the

Clubhouse Parking Lot

We are on the road with our bus full of books,bringing the Library to you!

• Get a library card • Check out books• Return Library materials • Ask reference questions

• Request specific books and materialsBookdrop at the Senior Center

There is a Library Book Drop at the Senior Center. You can return your books at this walk-up book

return located in the west side parking lot.

November 20December 11

NovemberBirthdays 1 Joan Kozzi Audrey Tesora2 Helane Singer5 Sharon Wohlstetter6 Claire Amodio7 Irv Becker12 Judy Garfinkel Judy Levy13 Eugene Wang15 Angela Pezzullo16 Antonio Somma18 Judi Edelson19 Peter Rendeiro20 Paul Beller21 Clare Godleski JoAnn Tricarico22 Dasha Bezoza Marty Tobias 23 Adrienne Weissman25 Cynthia Ann Somma28 Wendy Lerner Barbara Nalitt30 Vickie Secretario

NovemberAnniversaries 3 Sandra & Manny Motomal 4 Eileen & William Roller6 Judy & Mitch Spiegel Sue & Alex Weingarten Ann & Dom Zino 8 Donna & Arnie Savarese10 Terri & Bud Sparks11 Barbara & Curry SanFilippo13 Rena & Mark Kreisler19 Clare & Chet Godleski20 Eileen & Charles Lew21 Bettina & Bill Heller22 Nelly & Marcial Alzugaray23 Audrey & Joel Markman 25 Jackie & Fred Block26 Lois & Harvey Katz

DecemberBirthdays3 Anthony DeGaeta4 Libby Podber6 Stan Fischer Eileen Lew7 Herb Eber Debby Saphow8 Marlys Kirschner Wendy Marin Bob McGee 10 Myrna Greengrass Andrea Mitzner Ray Parnese11 Rhoda Cutler13 Jane Cutler Joan Konopacky14 Cecile Wang18 Bonnie Winter19 Cindy Block Judy Gabriel Len Hyman Dee Porzio25 Jean Heller26 Michael Honig27 Jeffrey Mallen Susan Pomerantz28 Joyce Koppanyi29 Pearl Charatz Alan Mitzner30 Linda LaBella Diane Millian

DecemberAnniversaries14 Gwen & Emil Erlich Gita & Anil Gandhi15 Helene & Ned Cohen Doris & Steve Entin Judy & Rich Levy Elaine & Michael Ricciardi16 Glenda & Paul Beller 20 Linda & Bob Gordon Barbara & Herb Nalitt 26 Stephanie & Donald Levine


PoemJerry Mirelli

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What purpose poem?

Words that rhyme

Makes mind roam

Some are ditties with no hidden truth

In others meaning requires a sleuth.

Why do we struggle to reveal our lives

In pearly nuggets of compact size?

To slip in spirit the surly bonds perhaps!

Or encourage time’s passage to elapse

Answers lay deep in synapse

Rather mind swirls than life saps.

So an aging man scribbles in vain

Knowing his efforts the end won’t restrain

Hopeful one day they may entertain.

It’s not always easy,To pull in your car

When the garage doors seem to be in the wayDo I veer to the left,

Do I veer to the right,Which way shall I sway?

If I get too close to the wall,My left mirror is in danger,

It can be swiped and start to dangle,And has a chance to fall.

If I get too close to the right,My other mirror has a problem,

And doesn’t stand a chance,Although I always try so hard,

And look out in advance.

Backing out can also be quite trickyIf you don’t back out quite straight,

You could land on the lawn,Or just leave it to the hands of fate.

It may be bestTo buy a smart car,So little and so cute,

Easier to manage,And more affordable to boot.

A bicycle may work out to be the very best,With minor gear involved,

It can transport you to different places,And put all your worries to rest!

TrickyLois Israel


Talk of the Township Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro

Proudly Honoring the Veterans in Our Community

• Departs Stonebridge to Freehold Raceway Mall at 8:55 and 10:45 returning to SB at 1:00 and 2:40 M–F

• Departs Stonebridge to Palmer Square 9:20 and 11:05 returning to SB at 1:05 and 2:55 M-F• In town Shuttle, Tuesday and Thursdays. Call before 4PM the day before. 10:30 AM Pick-up at

SB going to several local shops in Monroe. Details in the Concierge’s office. (Lt Blue Tri-fold).• For Medical Appointments in Monroe, Curb to Curb Service 5-7 day advance notice is required.

For details please call 609-443-0511

Monroe Township offers free Bus service To several locaTions direcTly froM our fronT door

Each November 11, we pause to honor and thank those soldiers who have served and protected our country in wartime and in peace. Originally known as

Armistice Day, the date marked the signing of the agreement that ended World War 1 in 1918. Changed to Veterans’ Day in 1954, it became a day to honor all the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States.

Monroe Township is fortunate to count hundreds of veterans among its residents. From 99-year-old WWII veterans to our newest high school graduates heading off to the Coast Guard Academy and Navy Medical Corp, we rely on their leadership, skills and training in many ways throughout our Community.

There is never enough that can be done to show our appreciation to these brave individuals, but here in the Township, we strive to recognize their sacrifice and help them in return when we can.

You may have noticed purple Combat Veteran parking spaces at some of our municipal facilities that have been installed to make life a little bit easier.

Veterans are also eligible for a $250 tax reduction. If you are not already taking advantage of these savings, contact our Tax Collector for additional information.

Additionally, Monroe Township has been honoring Vietnam Veterans with a special commemorative pin to thank them for their service. This recognition is part of a larger national campaign to recognize those who served between 1955 and 1975. Please contact my office to set up an appointment.

I am pleased to announce a major initiative that I hold close to my heart. Monroe is in the planning process for a new Veteran Housing Complex, to be constructed on Cranbury Half Acre Road. This concept will bring together affordable housing units geared specifically for veterans with the medical, dental, social, mental health and transportation services they might need. I look forward to sharing additional information with you later in the year.

Our traditional remembrance ceremony and wreath laying will begin at 9:00 am on November 11, at the Monroe Township Municipal Building.

Finally, I would like to invite all our resident veterans and their families to lunch! We will be hosting a special Veteran Appreciation Lunch on November 9, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Monroe Township Senior Center. Drop in for grilled hot dogs, music and laughter on us. For more information, please call 732-521-4400 ext 114.

I close with, a thank you. Thank you to all who have served our country and their families. Your sacrifice can never be repaid.


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Monroe Named Among Safest Cities in State

According to SafeWise®, a nationally recognized survey, Monroe Township ranked among the state’s top safest cities this year. Compiling data from a recent FBI Uniform Crime Report, SafeWise® named Monroe Township the 4th safest city in Central Jersey and the 11th in the state.

“Our community’s reputation and low crime rate is due to the preemptive planning of our officials and law enforcement,” said Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro. “It’s no coincidence we made this list, and I’m so proud of our vigilant residents and our police officers for helping make our town safe.”

In order to meet SafeWise® prerequisites, eligible cities must have a population of 10,000 or more. Of the Township’s approximate population of 45,000, only 3.61 property crimes occur per 1,000 residents, according to www.safewise.com/safest-cities-america.com.

In its report, SafeWise® mentions Monroe Township as one of only three Middlesex County cities to crack the top 50 Safest Cities in the state.

MILLENNIUMEYE CARE,LLC

Dr. Mishkin is the specialist in oculoplastic surgery atMillennium Eye Care.

He is fellowship trained in cosmetic and reconstructivesurgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and bones aroundthe eyes and performs state-of-the-art eyelid surgery inour ambulatory surgery center. He performs removal ofexcess skin and fat of the eyelids known as a blepharo-plasty, in some cases, without the need for stitches. Ab-normal position of the eyelids including ptosis,ectropion and entropion can affect vision and surgicalcorrection may be covered by medical insurance.

Dr. Mishkin is chairman of the Department of Ophthal-mology at CentraState Medical Center after havingserved for 2 years as the Chief of the Medical Staff. Asa past member of the Board of Trustees at the Cen-traState Healthcare System, he continues to serve onmultiple committees.

Dr. Mishkin also practices general ophthalmology in-cluding cataract surgery and is available by appoint-ment in all six locations of Millennium Eye Care.

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Seniors Fighting Back Against FraudLeonard Baskin

Unfortunately, there are scam artists in the world working overtime to take advantage of people and often seniors are targeted. The Federal Trade Commission reports that telemarketers direct up to 80% of their calls to seniors because they are retired and usually home during the day, they answer the phone and read their mail.

Recently, a Monroe resident contacted police after falling victim to a software scam by phone resulting in over $4,000 in losses. Another resident discovered checks missing from her checkbook and over $5,000 missing from her account. A Stonebridge resident was a target of a gift card scam topping $7,000. Among the scams to be aware of are IRS calls threatening arrest, sweepstakes scams requesting you pay fees in advance, and desperate calls from a “grandchild” saying they were arrested.

Among the tools used are PHISHING, which is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication; SPOOFING, a person or program successfully masquerading as another by falsifying data such as phone numbers; and MASKING EMAIL ADDRESSES are all sophisticated ways being used to swindle seniors.

For instance, I often receive emails purportedly from friends I know in Stonebridge, yet when I examine the email address on the communication before opening it, it is not theirs. We all have some weak moments, but it is important to stay alert and focused. The criminals are often very clever and may have knowledge about us we

may not be aware they possess. If Bank X tells you to update your profile or provide information do not click on the link in the email, login on their website outside the email.

You may have heard this, but it is worth repeating. Keep yourself and your finances safe by never giving out bank account information, social security number, computer passwords, PayPal information, Medicare ID, or your credit card number to anyone who calls you and demands the information. Before releasing your personal information or sending funds to anyone, talk to a trusted family member.

Never purchase gift cards, money orders or send money by Western Union when directed by suspicious phone calls or emails.

If you suspect a scam, contact or visit the Monroe Township Police Department who will review the information with you. Call your bank and credit card company to dispute any transactions that you do not recognize. Periodically review your credit report to see all accounts that are open in your name. Change passwords on your computer, bank and credit accounts and on social media. Install trusted anti-virus software on your home computer.

Education is the best way to fight back and prevent fraud against seniors.

Residents should also remember to protect their home and belongings by locking your car doors, locking your house and locking windows every night. Stay vigilant and stay safe.

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What’s Happening in Monroe TownshipPaul Onish

Paul Onish

There’s Something New in Monroe Township!

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Road Repair: The ongoing road repair at the intersection of Perrineville Road and Prospect Plains Road will add a three-way traffic signal allowing drivers an advanced left turn signal with wider lanes.

Route 33 between Hightstown and the Freehold Raceway Mall is experiencing road repairs and road resurfacing. New curbs are being installed prior to the road being blacktopped. There should be little to no disruption to the flow of traffic.

Applegarth Road: At the intersection of Applegarth Road and Route 33, road work is progressing to widen the intersection and install a new traffic signal with an enhanced left turn and right turn on red signal.

Applegarth Road between the WaWa at Prospect Plains Road and the old Dunkin Donuts will be widened and repaved over the next few weeks.

Federal Road near Tracey Station Road: Conrail will be replacing the tracks and street near this location. Be aware that they may add detours to this road for a few weeks.

Bridge Repair: On Perrineville Road, south of Federal Road, the bridge is in the final stages of completion. It will be able to support the heavy trucks and busses that travel there without fear of falling into the small river under it. Middlesex County had to acquire land before the bridge repair could be initiated.

Bus Stop Schedule: Suburban Transit/Coach USA is in the final stages of completing the new schedule for #300 to include Stonebridge. Estimated times for the stop are 5 minutes before Clearbrook towards NYC and 5 minutes after the stop for Clearbrook coming home. Check out their site: https://web.coachusa.com/suburban/index.aspfor details. (Not available as of October 10, 2018.)

Bus Shelter: The process of getting a bus shelter has begun. Monroe Township Engineering is looking at the site prior to sending in a request to the Council’s office.

Elections: November 6th in the Stonebridge Ballroom from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Take the time to vote to help

elect the candidate of your choice.

Monroe Township Community Garden: Monroe Township Community Garden has been raising funds to erect a greenhouse for its friends. Joel Greenberg has details. Call him and grab your piece of the garden.

Monroe Library: Please visit their website http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/ to see all the coming events available there at little or NO COST. You will be pleased and amazed as to where our town’s tax dollars go.


Highlights from the Monroe Township Senior CenterEdited by Sharon Hershkowitz

Being a registered member of the Senior Center is free and available to Monroe Township residents 55 years of age and older. The monthly publication, Senior Focus, is distributed around the 15th of each month and at that time members can register for the monthly activities.

Advance registration is recommended to guarantee easy admission to a program. Registration is also available on the same day of an event from 9:00-11:00 am. Members are encouraged to see if there are openings in a class up to two days in advance and on the program day. If you are unable to attend a registered program, a cancellation call would be appreciated. The Center phone number is 609-448-7140. For more info, visit the Center to pick up a calendar of events or visit their website at www.monroetwp.com.

Transportation to and from the Center is available to Township residents. This door-to-door service is free during Center hours of operation to any and all related office and Center business. For more info or to be put on the bus schedule, call the office manager at the above number.

Following is a condensed list of what is happening during the month of November.

HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTHiPhone Basics - on Fridays, November 9 and 16, at 2:00 pm, come to expand your iPhone know-how during this interactive 2-day workshop. Gain confidence and learn some new techniques. Fee - $10 pp

Fall Super Food - on Thursday, November 15, at 10:30 am, join a tasty discussion on the nutritional benefits of fall foods such as apple, pumpkin, squash and more. You will enjoy a special take-home autumn treat as well.

Holiday Blues - on Friday, November 16, at 10:30 am, learn about different ways to chase away the holiday blues, and tips on how to deal with triggers that cause sadness and anxiety.

Drivers' Safety Program - on Monday, November 19, at 8:45 am, enhance your driving skills by attending this AARP-sponsored program. You will also save on your insurance.

Living with Diabetes - on Monday, November 19, at 10:30 am, discover how healthier lifestyle choices can help reverse type II diabetes. There will be a nutritious demonstration.

Healthy Ageless Brain Habits - on Monday, November 26, at 10:30 am, discover which parts of the brain you must exercise in order to make it work better, faster and stronger. Learn how to expand your brain's volume via new lifestyle habits.

Meditation - on Tuesday, November 27, at 10:30 am, attend this class which will help you decompress with various relaxation techniques.

Standing Tall - on Thursday, November 29, at 10:30 am, learn about common postural changes and exercises to prevent neck and back pain.

LAUGHS, LYRICS & LECTURESWorldly Book Tour - starting in January 2019 and requiring pre-registration this month, get ready for an international book adventure. Please be sure to register for the session at the Center now and reserve the book, Midwinter Break, by Bernard MacLaverty, at the library. The discussion is set for January 17 at 10:30 am. Mark your calendars and start reading!

Amateur Sleuths - on Friday, November 9, at 10:30 am, two mystery authors present their program "The Amateur Sleuth: Could you be the One? Could you Write One?" Learn about the most popular subgenre of mystery fiction and what traits make a successful sleuth.

Between the Covers - on Tuesday, November 13, at 10:30 am, book lovers unite! For the love of books, mark your calendar for the second Tuesday of every month.

The Brill Building - on Tuesday, November 13, at 1:30 pm, some of the greatest songs created by Tin Pan Alley during the 1950's will be discussed and performed. Enjoy music from Elvis Presley, Ben E. King, The Righteous Brothers, etc.


Tracks of Camden - on Wednesday, November 14, at 1:30 pm, a railroad historian will discuss the Camden and Amboy Railroad, which ran through Hightstown and was built in the 1830's - a must for railroad enthusiasts!

Michael & Ted Present - on Thursday, November 15, at 2:00 pm, explore the life and works of Victor Herbert, Rudolf Frimi and Sigmund Romberg, the American Operetta Kings.

Patty's Tribute - on Friday, November 16, at 2:00 pm, come and pay tribute to the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, as she sings their top hits.

About Seurat - on Monday, November 19, at 1:00 pm, examine, through lecture and film, the meaning of Georges-Pierre Seurat's composition, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884.

Francine and Joel, All the Way - on Monday, November 19, at 2:30 pm, enjoy this all-inclusive program featuring a musical feast of rock, Broadway, The Great American Songbook, etc.

The Pilgrims - on Wednesday, November 21, at 10:30 am, witness the true story of a small group of English separatists, who sought religious freedom and planted the seeds of the American Dream.

About Manet - on Monday, November 26, at 1:00 pm, explore the life and work of Edouard Manet.

Musical Journey - on Tuesday, November 27, at 1:30 pm, circle the globe during this musical adventure that will cover over 12 countries in story and song.

African Adventure - on Wednesday, November 28, at 11:30 am, come across the most majestic animals on earth as you are taken on a photographic safari.

History of Ballet - on Wednesday, November 28, at 1:30 pm, discover the world of professional ballet and one of its distinguished ballet companies, American Ballet Theatre.

Broadway Deconstructed - on Thursday, November 29, at 1:30 pm, join a group that will dissect and explain clips of opening numbers, main characters' signature

songs, blockbusters, supporting character songs, etc. from some famous shows.

Food: Get Real - on Friday, November 30, at 10:30 am, get real about the food we eat and the so-called solutions for weight loss. Uncover hidden truths about everything we thought we knew about nutrition and exercise.

Jerry's Travels - on Friday, November 30, at 1:30 pm, come and go on an armchair journey through The Canadian Rockies.

LET'S GET PHYSICALIntermediate Tai Chi - starting on Monday, November 19, at 11:15 am, join this 6-session class designed for individuals who have already completed the beginner's class. Fee - $30 pp

ARTISTICALLY SPEAKING3-D Art Demo - on Wednesday, November 14, at 10:30 am, join a 3-dimensional art class where no experience is needed to create layered masterpieces. Call to find out what supplies are needed and the cost.

Art of the Masters - on Monday, November 26, at 10:00 am, join a discussion about the life and career of Toulouse-Lautrec. Members who requested/received a project coupon will create a personal, print-making masterpiece in the artist's style.

Holiday Trivets - on Tuesday, November 27, from 10:00 am-noon, join in a fun and easy project just in time for the holidays. Create your own holiday trivet with ceramic tile and napkins. Supplies included. Fee - $20 pp

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