VOLUME 20, ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 2018

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Design: Scott Weinberg PAGE 2 My Life with DESIGN: SCOTT WEINBERG SCOTT DESIGN: By Carol Frazier

My first recollection of chocolate is . A late buffet. Tables laden with every chocolate desert spoonful of Nestle’s Quik or Hershey’s Syrup trans- imaginable (from chocolate cheesecake to chocolate- formed a regular glass of milk into a treat that I was covered frozen bananas) surround the magnificent rewarded with if I ate all my vegetables. chocolate fountain. I make sure not to schedule any activities after that as I go straight to my cabin (to These days, I know that chocolate is derived from find on the pillow) and fall into a sugar cacao beans. Beans are vegetables. Processed choco- coma! late contains sugar which is derived from sugar cane or sugar beets which are vegetables. Therefore, I have designed some guidelines that fit chocolate chocolate is a vegetable! into a healthy lifestyle:

When I went to summer camp we made “s’mores” by If calories are an issue, store your chocolate on top of the campfire. This is when I observed a fundamental the refrigerator. Calories are afraid of heights and difference between girls and boys. will jump out of the chocolate to protect themselves. In order to maintain a balanced diet, I eat equal HOW GIRLS MAKE “S’MORES”-- (1) Place amounts of dark and . Hershey bars on graham crackers. (2) Toast marsh- mallows. (3) Place toasted marshmallows on Hershey With my hectic lifestyle, a nice box of chocolates can bars to melt the chocolate. (4) Top with a graham provide my total daily intake of calories in one place. cracker to form a “sandwich.” How handy is that?

HOW BOYS MAKE “S’MORES” – (1) Eat Hershey My tip for the day: If you can’t eat all of your choco- bars. (2) Eat marshmallows. (3) Throw graham crack- late, it will keep in the freezer. But, if you can’t eat all ers at other boys. of your chocolate, WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU? Lucky for the candy industry, a lot of American holidays revolve around chocolate: Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween. I wonder if Warren Buffet owns chocolate stock?

I just came back from a cruise. I never miss the choco-

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PAGE 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I now understand why, current system and will work diligently to when I was Editor of the the bring about changes by the next election. Platina Post, I often had to beg the PCMA President to So as the new year begins, new committee get his article in for the next members are coming on board, new plans are issue on time. It is not easy being formulated and I hope all you will make to sit down and try to say a New Year’s Resolution to try to make Platina something new and differ- an even better place. I know I will. ent each month. Stuart Pernick Stuart Pernick, President If you look at the Calendar [email protected] of Events for the coming months, it is bursting with activities. The clubs (over 30 in number) that we have here at Platina all have busy schedules. The Committees of PCMA have their activities and meetings planned. There certainly is something for everyone. I urge you to get involved and to take advantage of the great programs and events offered to you. Remember if you want to know what is happening on any given day or week, it is right there on our website, INSIDE THIS ISSUE platinahoa.com. Just check the Calendar. You also will find announcements on Channel 8001. Clubs and committees MUST remember to submit their fliers to the front office so they can be posted. By MY LIFE WITH CHOCOLATE PAGE 3 the way, did you know if you are on Channel 8001 and you click on the “OK” button of the remote, RED WINE/ PAGE 7 you will get a full screen picture of the announce- ments. The flier wall also is a great source of infor- mation. There is no excuse for not knowing what is CLUBS PAGE 9 happening. CHOCO NUT BROWNIES PAGE 18 As I have reported in the past and at the last Board meeting, I am working closely with our General Manager to insure that repairs to our Clubhouse WONKA-VISION PAGE 20 are done in a timely manner. I do have to tell you that I have learned that a simple repair often is not PAGE 21 simple and it does take time to get the proper people on site to take care of a problem. But be reassured that repairs are not being ignored. HOLIDAY PARTY PAGE 22/23

By the time you read this, we will have had our first NEW YEAR’S EVE PAGE 42 special workshop to begin the task of modernizing our Annual Meeting and Election Procedures. We are aware of the problems associated with our

PAGE 5 everything looks fresh and inviting. Keeping everything operating and consistently main- tained can be a challenge at times. The most GENERAL MANAGER important thing is having great vendors that are timely with the repairs. As the economy has Every January it is time improved over the years, and especially robust to regroup, reorganize in our region, it is often difficult to get the ven- and plan for the future. dors in a timely manner due to their volume of We have completed work. We thank all of the residents for your some wonderful proj- patience with some of these repairs at times. ects in 2017 like the new and much brighter Last but not least…please support a hopeful parking lot lighting at Board decision for new and improved pool patio the Clubhouse, and the furniture; a most critical item in need of replace- new camera system; ment in 2018! both of them make a significant impact on Respectfully Submitted, Genna Hofmann the safety and security Genna Hofmann of our Community. General Manager, LCAM Regular exterior main- tenance is also critical. We had the Clubhouse roof cleaned this year, along with the satellite pool buildings.

One very important aspect of keeping things run- ning smoothly are service contracts. This year we READ BY OVER 2,000 RESIDENTS EACH MONTH have entered into a new HVAC – Air Condition- ing contract, which greatly improves the overall efficiency of the Clubhouse units, and hopefully the regular maintenance will help us avoid costly future repairs. Publisher: PCMA We will also be evaluating more of the drainage [email protected] pipes and infrastructure for replacements and repairs. This is crucial when our wet season EDITOR approaches to avoid any potential flooding. We Carol Frazier also cleaned all of the drains throughout the entire community of Platina, and approximately GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT 38 drains were pumped out and cleared. This was Scott Weinberg some relief when Hurricane Irma was making her approach. I am estimating approximately eight or nine pipe replacements this year, and this is a STAFF definite reserve item. Rhoda Fisher, Lee Peterman, Linda Rosen, Mal Schneider, Additional lighting improvements are definitely Jeanne Weinberg, David Wind on my high priority list. I feel that Classico really needs the upgrades next, along with the three AD MANAGEMENT satellite pool locations. It is extremely cost effec- Alice Alper tive to go with the bright LED fixtures, as we have in the parking lot; just the cost alone of getting the bucket trucks here to change the old PHOTOGRAPHY fixture light bulbs is justification for the new Scott Weinberg investment. I am looking forward to accomplish- ing these illuminating projects! PRODUCTION Peter Easton Another exterior maintenance item that needs to be on the short list is an evaluation of the perim- The Editors reserve the right to edit any and all articles submitted. We will not be responsible for Clubs’ and Committees’ incorrect calendar dates or times. eter wall sections along Boynton Beach Blvd. for All dated material was correct at the time of delivery to the printer. pressure cleaning and painting, just to make sure PAGE 6 A SIP AND BITE weight gain because it is able to destroy fat cells early in the process of their development. OF HEALTH There’s even more research on red wine specifically as a preventive measure and natural treatment for Alzheimer’s. Red Wine and According to research published in Frontiers in Aging and Dark Chocolate Neuroscience, Resveratrol, with its ability to reduce oxida- tive stress and inflammation, may control the main features of Alzheimer’s disease and slow dementia progression. By Linda Rosen And, for those of us who love a bite of Dove or Lindt, there's Medieval monasteries were convinced that their also good news. Just as with red wine, there are antioxi- monks lived longer than the rest of the population dants present, in high amounts, in this delicious treat. Made partly because of their moderate, regular from the seed of the cocoa tree, dark chocolate is one of the consumption of wine. In more recent years studies best sources of antioxidants on the planet. As with red wine, of red wine, which can be considered a superfood, studies show that quality dark chocolate, with a high cocoa have indicated that this could be true. content, is actually quite nutritious and can improve one's health and lower the risk of heart disease. Evidence suggests that moderate consumption of red wine, defined by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa 2015-2020 as: "Up to one drink per day for women, contains: and up to two drinks per day for men, and only by • 11 grams of fiber. adults of legal drinking age," may help people live pour that glass of Cabernet rather than Chardon- • 67% of the RDA for Iron. longer, protect against certain cancers, improve nay. • 58% of the RDA for Magnesium. mental health, and enhance heart health. • 89% of the RDA for Copper. There's also been a great deal of discussion and • 98% of the RDA for Manganese. Why red wine and not white, you ask? Red wine studies done on free radicals. It's been found that • It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc contains roughly 10 times more antioxidants than they play a major role in the development of and selenium. white. Resveratrol, one important antioxidant, chronic and degenerative diseases, including BUT, 100 grams (3.5 ounces) is a fairly large amount of comes from the skins of red grapes and red wine is cancer, autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, chocolate and comes with 600 calories - not something you fermented with the skins. White wine is not. cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative should be consuming daily. Again, moderation is the ticket. Together, these antioxidants boost heart health - diseases. The antioxidants in red wine act as free The fats are mostly saturated and monounsaturated, with they can slow down the progression of atheroscle- radical scavengers and help counteract these nega- small amounts of polyunsaturates, which makes it nutri- rosis, cholesterol and plaque in the artery wall - tive effects by enhancing the body’s immune tious. On the down side, dark chocolate does have , BUT, people who didn’t drink any red wine AND defenses. They can help lower the risk of develop- but a much lower amount than coffee and it shouldn't keep people who drank too much of the vino were at a ing a number of serious health conditions. you up at night. higher risk of cardiac mortality. Another benefit of drinking red wine, in modera- An interesting fact I came across is that the average Ameri- Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of tion, was discovered by researchers at the Univer- can consumes roughly 12 pounds of chocolate each year. Medicine also discovered that Resveratrol may sity of Massachusetts Amherst. Cabernet, Chianti, Wow! And, over $75 billion is spent annually worldwide on protect the brain from stroke damage. Other stud- Shiraz and their bold cousins may help prevent chocolate, though not all on the dark variety. ies have shown it inhibits platelet buildup, and spikes in blood sugar levels experienced by decreases triglyceride and cholesterol accumula- patients with type 2 diabetes. Keep in mind, the potential health benefits of processed, tion. highly sweetened chocolate are slim to none, but the health Researchers at Purdue University found that red benefits of dark chocolate are numerous and quite impres- Quercetin, another of the antioxidants, has also wine may also help fight obesity, due to a com- sive. If you do not have any dietary restrictions, go for that proved to promote heart health by regulating pound found in grapes and other fruits (like blue- bar of Godiva or Lindt and leave the other candies on the blood pressure levels, reducing inflammation and berries and passionfruit) called piceatannol. shelf. And, for Valentine's Day, forget the flowers. Give preventing oxidative stress. All good reasons to Piceatannol is so effective at fighting obesity and your favorite person a box of dark chocolate and a bottle of continued on page 8 platinahoa.com PAGE 7 continued from page 7 processed, highly sweetened chocolate are slim to weight gain because it is able to destroy fat cells none, but the health benefits of dark chocolate are early in the process of their development. numerous and quite impressive. If you do not have any dietary restrictions, go for that bar of There’s even more research on red wine specifically Godiva or Lindt and leave the other candies on as a preventive measure and natural treatment for the shelf. And, for Valentine's Day, forget the Alzheimer’s. According to research published in flowers. Give your favorite person a box of dark Frontiers in Aging and Neuroscience, Resveratrol, chocolate and a bottle of red - as long as he or she with its ability to reduce oxidative stress and inflam- is over 21! mation, may control the main features of Alzheimer’s disease and slow dementia progres- sion.

And, for those of us who love a bite of Dove or Lindt, there's also good news. Just as with red wine, there are antioxidants present, in high amounts, in this delicious treat. Made from the seed of the cocoa NOTICE tree, dark chocolate is one of the best sources of anti- oxidants on the planet. As with red wine, studies WHEN YOU USE YOUR CREDIT CARD show that quality dark chocolate, with a high cocoa AT THE CAFÉ, YOUR STATEMENT WILL content, is actually quite nutritious and can improve SHOW DOSE, INC. one's health and lower the risk of heart disease.

A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa contains: • 11 grams of fiber. • 67% of the RDA for iron. VILLAGES • 58% of the RDA for magnesium. • 89% of the RDA for copper. Illustre • 98% of the RDA for manganese. I am thrilled to tell you who our Board of Directors is • It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc for 2018: Jeff Brager, President; Steve Bell, 1st Vice- and selenium. President; Ziggy Zegans, 2nd Vice-President; Mike Jeifa, Treasurer; Jeanie Olshan, Secretary; Eric Feit, BUT, 100 grams (3.5 ounces) is a fairly large amount Director; and Mel Olshan, Director. of chocolate and comes with 600 calories - not some- thing you should be consuming daily. Again, mod- With new members and new direction it is a very exciting time in Illustre. The Board is looking eration is the ticket. The fats are mostly saturated forward to considering new ideas and wants to and monounsaturated, with small amounts of poly- make changes to beautify our village. unsaturates, which makes it nutritious. On the down side, dark chocolate does have caffeine, but a much We have a new Property Manager, Tish Nelson, and lower amount than coffee and it shouldn't keep you TRAK is also adding administrative personnel to up at night. their office. We hope this will mean faster recogni- tion of residents’ concerns—24 to 48 hours.

An interesting fact I came across is that the average Please call TRAK (561-245-4444) to schedule a Friday American consumes roughly 12 pounds of chocolate bulk pick-up. Items are not to be placed outside each year. Wow! And, over $75 billion is spent annu- until Thursday. Any items that fit should be placed ally worldwide on chocolate, though not all on the inside the dumpster. dark variety. Happy Valentine’s Day.

Keep in mind, the potential health benefits of Jeanie Olshan, Secretary PAGE 8 CLUBS

BOOK On December 18 of last year we CLUBS SHOULD NOTIFY THE FRONT DESK had a very interesting skype session with Elizabeth Nunez, OF ALL THE OFF-SITE EVENTS SO THAT the author of “Even in Para- THEY CAN BE PUBLISHED ON THE WEB- dise.” She proved to be an engaging speaker and it was SITE AND CALENDAR. very enjoyable. We are, at the moment, gearing up for our Book Fair, the dates of which are Feb. 10th and 11th AEROBICS It is so nice to have so many of from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. There has our snowbirds back in class. been a bin in the library since the New Year Our teachers keep us interested where you can deposit books we can sell at the by always doing old exercises in Fair. If you haven’t already done so, please do it new ways. One of our favorites immediately. We hope you will all stop by and is the drumming sticks. We seem find a real treasure. to have many new residents. Please come try us out and see if we fit your exer- Our annual Book and Author Luncheon will be cise needs. We do have a gentleman member and on Monday, March 19th, when we will host the would love more. This is February, so we want to author Bunny Schulman, author of ”Keira’s wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. Story.” Fliers for the luncheon are on the flier wall so please try to get your reservations in Joan Trombka early. We are planning a beautiful luncheon, hosted by our wonderful café team, including some terrific surprises. You won’t want to miss it! AQUACISE Aquacise is a water exercise Don’t forget to come to our regular meeting on class which meets every Tuesday Feb. 19th for a fascinating discussion of the pow- and Thursday from 10-11:00 a.m. erful and timely book, “The Tortilla Curtain” by at the main pool. We offer a T.C. Boyle. Honey and Steve Frank will be facili- complimentary class to show tating the presentation. you how much fun we have. Thank you all for your support. The benefits of water exercise promote cardiovas- Adrienne Price cular health, improved balance and increased overall strength. CERAMICS What’s new in the Ceramic People with chronic joint pain or arthritis will Studio? Our studio is full on find our low impact workout to be very comfort- Wednesday, and almost full on ing. Friday. That’s new. After a summer and fall with many "Don't forget to breathe in your nose and out snowbirds away, it was hard to your mouth" fill a kiln. But now, everyone is working at full speed to make art, and I am able "If it jiggles, tighten it!" C'mon down! to fill a kiln for Bisque and Glaze work.

Myrna Rosenfeld, President With every new person, comes new ideas of things to make. Many people are making trays, platinahoa.com PAGE 9 continued on page 10 continued from page 9 CLUBS ones for serving fish, and shorter ones for the burg. A Putting Contest was held later in the month, tops of bureaus. We are making berry bowls, open to all who desired to take part. This allowed many of our former members, who because of without using the potter’s wheel. Yes, it can be various aches and pains no longer were playing golf, done. to come out and participate. Our elections were also held in January and those results also will be in next Stop up on a Wednesday to see us in action. month’s column. Check out the display case in the hall near the Flyer Wall to see some of our work. We always welcome new players, MALE OR FEMALE. If you are interested in joining us, please Lois Herzfeld contact Myles Halsband at (508) 400-4100. We have league play on Monday and Thursday. You can play either or both days. COMPUTER Another Computer Club Plans are being made for more special competitions luncheon and a full house at and social gatherings. As long as the sun is out, and Benvenuto’s! The meals were the temperature is where it is supposed to be, we will superb, entertainment top of be playing. Come on out and join us. the hill and PRIZES GALORE. This had to be the best ever and we are already planning for Stuart Pernick, Secretary next year. Remember our annual dues are $10.00 and you are entitled to attend all our classes and monthly HANDCRAFTS If it’s Tuesday it’s Handcrafts at meetings. Whether you need assistance or just 2:00 p.m. and lasts till 4:00 p.m. need to brush up on what you already know, our We knit, crochet, and embroi- classes are for you. der. We also make hats and scarves and send them to the Check out all our classes on the PCMA website or needy, plus we are always pick up a flyer on the back wall in the clubhouse. collecting pennies. So come on Every month we have distinguished and knowl- down and join us, you’ll have a lovely afternoon. edgeable guests who bring their knowledge to you: All you need to know about Windows, Rhoda Fisher, President MAC, iPads, iPhones, androids, social media and digital photography.

Arlene L. Krislow, Secretary HIGHSTEPPERS Want to feel the joy of youth? Feel your heart beat faster? Laugh and possibly giggle as you dance your worries away? GOLF Excitement was building as the golf league got ready to return to golf after the Christmas and Then join us every Tuesday at New Year hiatus. But it was not 10:00 a.m. in the Performance to be as the temperatures dipped Center. The lovely Phyllis D’Angelo will teach and into the 30s and even the most lead you into a line dancing frenzy. You’ll have a hardy of us decided to wait for bounce in your step and a smile on your face. the promised warming trend.

January was a very busy month for the club. A Best And it’s free! Ball Scramble was held on January 11. The winning team included Eric Feit, Robert Cohn and Jerry Rosen- President Anita Goldstein PAGE 10 continued on page 11 continued from page 10 CLUBS

JOYS ofYIDDISH A very Happy and Healthy QUEEN of CLUBS We invite new members to join New Year to all our old and the Queen of Clubs. Our next new members. Kudos to Niki meeting will be February 20 in Lorowitz, Esther Grossman and the Performance Center at 7:30 Marsha Kleinburd for arranging p.m. featuring John Lariviere to our fabulous show last month entertain us and refreshments to follow. of Fiddler on the Roof. There is nothing better than friends enjoying wonderful Our annual luncheon and fash- entertainment. ion show is to be held on Monday, March 5 at Benvenuto’s with fashions by Rags and Bags mod- We are now looking forward to our next show in eled by our Platina residents. Boutique shopping to February and our Purim luncheon in March. start at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $43.00 for members and Please make sure your $10.00 dues for 2018 are $48.00 for guests. Make up your tables of 10 along paid. Only members will be allowed to attend. with checks and your choice for lunch and put enve- Please deposit your dues check in a sealed enve- lopes in the Queen folders. See fliers for more info. lope marked dues in the Joys of Yiddish folder Our April meeting will be a card party to be held on in the top drawer of the file cabinet in the April 17. Watch for fliers. community/library room. Neil Katz is our trea- surer so please contact him with any questions SAVE THE DATE Saturday, May 5 for the Kentucky regarding checks. Derby.

New season, new ideas and a wonderful board Any questions please call co-presidents Renee 737- who will be working hard to continue giving 1696 or Lynn 336-4387 our members enjoyable shows. Elaine Goldin

Zeidt Guzundt, Gloria Rosenzweig SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard team play started at the beginning of January. We are delighted to have 16 teams this year. If you would like to play, After a two week break over the LIVEWIRE but didn’t sign up in time for the holidays, we returned to Greena- teams, please come down any cres Bowl on January 10 raring to Saturday morning. Formal play go into the home stretch. is at 10 and 10:30, but we are there from 9 a.m. We can always use subs and you At this writing, the players hold- can usually find players who would love to play an ing most improved average extra game. 9:30 would be a perfect time. Note to status are Vincent Campanella, teams: if one person cannot play, the game can still be Lenny Golod and Joe Critelli for the males. Perla Rich- played and will count. man, Jean Sacco and Marilyn Rauch for the females. Coffee and ... is always set up. Thank you Mark and Margaret D’Angelo. Happy Valentine’s Day and see Hal Sperling, President you on the courts.

Jeanie Olshan

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SINGLES For all of you movie buffs and TENNIS The tennis/pickleball courts theatre lovers, come to our are quite the place to be this Saturday, February 10 break- season! So many of our mem- fast meeting! Our guest bers have been out there both speaker will be Hap Erstein, during the day and at night former film critic and theatre playing under the lights. On a reviewer of The Palm Beach recent Saturday morning Post. He’ll give us the latest PICKLEBALL more than 20 people showed scoop on the forthcoming OSCAR awards up to play tennis. pictures and nominees plus the local live theater scene. Everyone enjoyed our Round Robin breakfast meeting. We presented past president, Jack Tepper, The date for Lend Me a Tenor a Tony award screw- with a “thank you” plaque for his years of service; ball comedy- at the Lake Worth Playhouse is followed by a moment of silence for Joyce Merdek Sunday, March 11 matinee. Cost: $35 members, and Yale Hirschberg, two members who will be $38 guests. We only have 40 orchestra seats so sorely missed; presented the financial report; chose please put your checks in the folder ASAP. a new secretary; took care of new business and, of course, had a delicious breakfast. Remember to check the flyer wall for all meetings and events. On a sad note, we have recently lost one of our Phyllis Glaser, President long-time members, Leon Weinstein. He will truly be missed. And we send well wishes to Ray Nacht See Singles Lunchon photos on page 41 for a speedy recovery.

We are looking forward to our tennis tournament, SNOWBIRDS Off to a wonderful start! Our cocktail party and barbecue as the season welcome back luncheon with progresses – and as always more tennis and pickle- speaker Dr. Robert Watson ball! was a sellout, and our January meeting, with bingo and a Marcia Nacht – Linda Rosen, Co-presidents barbecue was a great hit. We are anticipating a fun time at See Tennis photos on page 41 our February meeting, which will be followed by a sing-a-long, so put the date VARIETY Don't forget! Save the date! of February 13 on your calendars. This is a won- derful fun-themed club, and you don't have to be a Our show will be performed snowbird to join. The only stipulation is that you on Saturday, March 24, at 8:00 reside, own, or rent, either full or part time at p.m. and again on Sunday, Platina. March 25 at 2:00 p.m.

We still have four more events upcoming, and it is We look forward to seeing you there. not too late to join, so please join us at our Febru- ary meeting in the Performance Center. Watch the flyer board for ticket sale information. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Hal Sperling, President Dolores Katinsky and Gail Niskar Co-Presidents

PAGE 12 continued to page 13 continued from page 12 If you think you were busy in the past few weeks, wait ’til you see what’s planned for the CLUBS future. Thanks to our won- derful caterers there will be an YIDDISH I am still collecting for the array of special parties each veterans in the West Palm with its own theme. So mark Beach Hospital and the home- your calendars and watch less veterans. For the many for the flyers for the following events: Sunday, Febru- of you that have already ary 4 - SUPER BOWL, Thursday, February 16 - given, THANK YOU. For VALENTINE’S DAY/CHINESE NEW YEAR, Sunday March 11 - LUAU around the pool all accompanied by SPEAKING those who have not as yet crossed paths with me, feel fabulous entertainment pertinent to the theme of the free to stop me anywhere you party. The committee is still in the planning stage for other events so make sure you watch for the announce- see me. I am usually in the Clubhouse Wednesday ments and flyers that will be forthcoming. It’s surely evening and Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Please going to be a busy winter season with many great try to connect. I feel this is a very good cause and the parties to look forward to! Thank you, residents, for veterans have been an integral part of our lives and your participation and enthusiasm! it is now time for us to support them. I am hoping you feel the same way and I am looking forward to The Social Committee: Jacquie Fox, Chair, Cynthia Beber- seeing you. man, Mark D’Angelo, Phyllis Glick, Gail Pepin.

For any information feel free to call me at 736-5483. Again, my sincere appreciation.

Esther Grossman, President RETRACTION The eloquent EOC article in the January issue was written by Bernie Dubin, not Bernie COMMITTEES Gershen. Our apologies to the Bernies'.

Through the years our sell-out shows and series have been hugely success- ful. The feed-back we have SYLVIA HUNT WALK-A-THON received has all been posi- tive. We strive to choose the Sunday, March 4, in honor and in memory of Sylvia best talent for your enter- Hunt , our annual walk-a-thon will now be named for tainment. We are confident her. Sylvia was the inspiration for the walk. She you will continue to enjoy the shows we present. We worked tirelessly each year to make it a success. look forward to another full house season. Juvenile Diabetes is the charity we have chosen At this time we are planning our schedule and choos- inasmuch as diabetes was Sylvia’s special cause. ing acts for summer 2018 and winter 2018-2019. The summer lottery will be Friday, March 2 and the winter If you are unable to walk, donations will gladly be lottery will be Wednesday, March 21, both at 9.a.m.. accepted. Check the fliers for further instructions. Fliers will be out shortly with further instructions. Norm Sachs Thank you for your support. Chairperson Norm Sachs, Chairperson

PAGE 13 platinahoa.com THINGS NEVER TO SAY TO A CAREGIVER By Carol Frazier

“We haven’t seen you in such a long time. Why “Let’s not talk about caregiving. Let’s talk about don’t you get out more?” Although it probably something happy and fun.” When it comes to comes from a place of love, this is not a productive your average small-talk scenario, caregivers way to express concern. The truth is that they do generally don’t have a lot of fun and lighthearted need to get out more, but this is an insensitive way things to contribute. Friends and family members of saying it. should take time to listen to what a caregiver has to say. “You look really tired. Are you making sure to take care of yourself?” Caregivers usually have a Typical caregiver duties include managing medi- good reason for looking tired … because they are. cation, trips to doctors, helping bathe or dress The biggest issue for caregivers is that self-care is someone who is frail, taking care of household the first thing that goes. They are not getting duties, meals, or bills for someone who cannot do enough sleep because they are worrying or keep- these things alone. ing an ear out for loved ones falling or wandering. This doesn’t mean that they need it pointed out to Caregivers can use negative comments as a way them. to ask for help. They could say “I’d love to figure out how to make more time for myself. As a “Why don’t you just put your mother in a nurs- friend (or relative), would you be willing to sit ing home?” Comments like this can make a care- down and brainstorm ways to help balance being giver feel like they are not doing a good job taking a caregiver and having time for my own life?” care of their loved one. The reality is that a nurs- ing home may not be financially feasible, or a care- Educating people around you can go a long way giver may be trying to keep their loved one at to helping you never have to think “Did they home as long as possible. Outsiders think they are really just say that?” offering good advice, but they might just (unintentionally) be making a caregiver feel guilty.

“Why do you visit your dad so much when he doesn’t even know you?” If a caregiver is looking after someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia who lives in a long-term care facility, people may ask why they bother. People need human contact and love to thrive. Elders in long-term care also need someone to advocate for them.

PAGE 14 platinhoa.com KEEPING FIT By Linda Rosen Medical Exercise Specialist Get Fit While

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Several years ago, in a tight tennis match, I ran you're in a plank position, leaning forward but across court ready to slam a backhand at my oppo- nothing is bent. Not your elbows, waist, knees. nent. With racquet pulled back and shoulder in Nothing. And, hold your stomach in! That's the position, I swung. My foot caught. Down I went on STARTING POSITION. Make sure your heels are the green asphalt. Taking no time to even consider a on the floor. Now, bend your elbows and press "tuck and roll", my hands flew out. I had to protect forward (abdominals pulled in) bringing your chest my face. towards the counter. You don't have to go too far. Be comfortable. Feel the stretch across your chest. Feel "Broken wrist," the doctor said. "Surgery." And, your shoulder blades pull towards each other. when the cast came off six weeks later, he stood with Then, straighten your arms and come back to the his chest puffed out, full of pride, as he examined starting position. Repeat this 8-10 times, more if it my knitted bones. "Perfect," he said. "You'll be able feels easy, less if it's difficult. to do push-ups." When your shoulder blades pull together, you are I can't explain how phenomenal it was to hear those strengthening the muscles in your upper back. The words. I'd never done push-ups in my life! Now, I stronger the muscles, the easier it is to stand erect, could -- Yet, wouldn't. I was never a fan of lying pull your shoulders back and avoid (and possibly prone on a floor lifting my body weight up and correct) the rounded posture that comes with age. down by my arms. Sure, it was great for developing In addition, flexible chest muscles are needed to be upper body strength. Guys seemed to love the exer- able to do this. We live our lives doing so much with cise. In high school gym class, the boys had to do "X our hands in front of us that we overwork our chest amount" to get an A. Those that made it proudly muscles, thus they shorten as we get older. These announced their numbers. I was so glad I was a girl! Standing Kitchen Counter Push-Ups will counter- As years went by, and I became a fitness instructor, act that and help you improve your posture as well I learned alternate ways to develop strength in the as your upper body strength. arms and chest, which also helped improve posture. And, I realized, it all could be done while waiting As with any exercise, let your body tell you what's for coffee to perk. And now, I'm happy to pass those right. If you have any shoulder or back issues, check findings on to you. with your doctor before performing this exercise. It's safe and effective, if done correctly. Remember, While standing in the kitchen with the aroma of java don't bend at the waist and don't push so hard. perfuming the air, put your hands on the counter. You're not in high school gym anymore. No one's Separate them to a comfortable position wider than looking over you and shouting, "Get down and give your body. Place your feet back behind you so me 50!"

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COMMITTEES & MEMBERS Platina Post As of January 11, 2018 Board Liaison: Gail Bokish Chair: Carol Frazier Social Members: Lois Herzfeld, Lee Peterman, Linda Rosen, Board Liaison: Burt ompson Barbara Nigro Chair: Jacquie Fox Co-Chair: Gail Pepin Website Ad-Hoc Members: Cynthia Beberman, Phyllis Glick, Mark Board Liaison: Gail Bokish D’Angelo Dual Chair: Lois Herzfeld & Lee Schneider Members: Beverly Frankel, Ira Kleinburd, Jeanie Olshan Health & Fitness Board Liaison: Benjy Beberman Welcome Wagon Chair: Harold Blitzer Board Liaison: Gail Bokish Co-Chair: Jason Shapiro Chair: Jacquie Fox Members: Gary Greenstein, Stan Feirstein, Fred Cantor Co-chair: Honey Frank Members: Marsha Kleinburd, Jeanie Olshan, COWBRA Barbara Nigro Board Liaison: Burt ompson Stan Beeco Legal Jack Tepper Board Liaison: Burt ompson Helen Naali Chair: Dave Green Arlene Ehrlich Members: Joel Peal, Mike Schless We have no indication of any titles/position these people have within the committee. Lakes & Landscape Board Liaison: Benjy Beberman Café Chair: Mike Herzfeld Board Liaison: Benjy Beberman Co-chair: Cli Brager Chair: Jack Tepper Members: Joan Bono, Harvey Strauss, Jacquie Fox Co-chair:June Freedman Members: Gail Niskar, Mike Herzfeld, Barbara Nigro Library Board Liaison: Phyllis D’Angelo ARC Chair: Bobbe Cohen Board Liaison: Gail Bokish Co-chair: Sheila Lindenbaum Chair: Steve Frank Members: Rochelle Kramer, Sheila Lindenbaum, Anita Co-chair: Diane Hackett Novick, Florence Diamond, Lynn Wally, Members: Joe Bunson, Gail Pepin, Jacquie Fox Marcia Friedman

Rules & Regs Bingo Board Liaison: Sal Macaluso Board Liaison: Sal Macaluso Chair: Ellis Weinberg Chair: Jason Shapiro Co-chair: Helen Naali Co-chair: Norm Weiner Members: Dolores Katinsky, Victor Blumenthal, Shelly Members: Rochelle Kramer, Marilyn Shapiro, Lee Price Schneider

Finance Safety & Security Board Liaison: Phyllis D’Angelo Board Liaison: Sal Macaluso Chair: Ellis Weinberg Chair: Jason Shapiro Co-chair: Cli Brager Co-chair: Arnie Sobel Members: Ray Goldstein, Michael Stone, Jerry Glick, Members: Gary Golod, Ed Leavitt, Marilyn Shapiro Shelly Price Entertainment House Board Liaison: Sal Macaluso Board Liaison: Gail Bokish Chair: Norm Sachs Chair: Adrian Feierstein Co-chair: Cynthia Pernick Co-chair: Marilyn Shapiro Members: Arnie Sobel, Dolores Katinsky, Members: Arlene Ehrlich, Joan Trombka, Mary Ziskin Anita Goldstein platinahoa.com PAGE 17 MY FAVORITE THINGS By Lee Peterman FEBR Choco nut brownies Chocolate is every- where I look! News- papers, ads, TV, and my kitchen. I am UARY trying to decide By Rhoda Fisher which of my choco- late “go-to” recipes As we all know, this month of February is are decadent enough unique because it is the shortest month in for this February, the calendar. It’s shortened by three days Valentine’s Day issue where all the rest are 30 days or 31 days, of the Post, so here is my choice because it is easy which brings to mind how many short fast and boxed. things there are. 1 box of brownie mix. Follow directions for the I am short in stature and have lost about ingredients on the box. BUT first add two table- two inches in height. It’s not so terrible spoons of cocoa to the dry ingredients (This is the especially in the supermarket when I can’t old-fashioned cocoa with nothing added to it. Just reach the top shelf, there’s always some- plain bitter tasting powder.) Mix well. To the one taller than myself to help me out. This remaining ingredients add ¼ cup of peanut butter. millionth diet I started at the beginning of Mix well. Follow the rest of instructions and get 2018 was short lived, but I’ll keep trying. I the mixture into a prepared pan (size as directed on do not wear short skirts, shorts or sleeve- the box). less shirts. I like to learn different short- cuts in travelling to local places. Some- Now take a mix of chopped walnuts, sliced times shortness of breath occurs, so I slow almonds, and any other nuts or coconut you like, down. spread over and cover the top of the brownie mix. You could even add “turtles” (candies) to the top of Being short will give you leg room on the batter. Now as soon as the brownies are ready planes, trains and buses. People will to come out of the oven, spread 1 bag of semi-sweet instinctively want to protect you which morsels over the top of the brownies. makes asking for help with any physical task infinitely easier. Lastly, you can curl Cool, slice and serve with caramel or chocolate up into things more easily like movie sauce on the side and a dollop of whipped cream. theater seats, desk chairs at the office or The real cream you whipped yourself. Do not add your window seat on the train more sugar. The flavors combined are decadent enough. comfy.

So now you know that life is short, as is February, make every second count and have a great February.

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No? What about a Wonka ? Ah, get it? chocolate bars in several other of his children's books. Willy Wonka… Or should I say Roald Dahl, Wonka’s creator? Now you get it, right? Dahl, born in Wales to Norwegian parents, was raised in Wales and England, and was far from a simple one- Did you know, besides creating Willy Wonka, all that sided personality. Prior to World War II, he worked for chocolate, all the candies, and even the Oompa Loom- the Shell Oil Company in Kenya and then in Tanzania. pas, Dahl is considered one of the world’s greatest During the war, he became a decorated Flying Ace in authors and one of the 20th century's foremost the British Royal Air Force, and held the rank of Wing children's storytellers by many? In fact, Roald Dahl Commander. In 1942, he was appointed assistant air received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achieve- attaché at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., ment; the British Book Awards' Children's Author of and also became an intelligence officer supplying infor- the Year in 1990; and, The Times (The London Times) mation to Winston Churchill. One of his compatriots in listed Dahl at number 16 on its 50 greatest British writ- the intelligence service, and a man he worked with, ers since 1945". was author Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond. As an intelligence officer, he also worked with David Ogilvy, Roald Dahl's wrote both adult and children's books. who would go on to form Ogilvy & Mather, one of the But it was for his children’s books that he rose to world’s foremost advertising agencies. global recognition. His children's books were known for their unsentimental, darkly comic mood, and After reading what I just wrote, a strange association macabre settings. He used villainous adults as the comes to mind. Dahl’s background does echo with a enemies of his young characters. His books always Hemingway-ish adventurous feel. Then, after the war, stood up for the kind-hearted, and carried a sentimen- what does he do? He marries the great actress, Patricia tal warmth within its text. Among Dahl's works for Neal, who would one day win the Academy Award for children are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, best actress, playing opposite Paul Newman in Hud. The Witches, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The BFG, The Twits and George's Marvellous Medi- Somehow, looking back at this man, and the time cine. His adult works were known for their surprise period he lived makes me, as writer, wish I could have endings and included Tales of the Unexpected. been part of those generations of legendary adventur- ous writers rather than to read about them. Yet, if I had While he attended boarding school, the Cadbury been a writer living at that time, I do wonder if I would chocolate company would send boxes of new types of have picked up a children’s book that late in my life. chocolates to the school to be tested by the pupils. This is probably where Dahl's fascination with choco- No, perhaps it is better that I was able to read all the late and candy was created. It has been said that Dahl works of the remarkable authors of the early 20th dreamed of inventing a new chocolate bar. This is century rather than having to compete for shelf space what is believed to have inspired him to write Charlie with them. and the Chocolate Factory in 1964. He also referred to DESIGN: SCOTT WEINBERG PAGE 20 THE HISTORY OF Chocolate

By Jeanne Weinberg As Charles Schultz’s creation Peanuts would say, “All you need is love; but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” How true that is, but where and how did the love affair with this treat begin?

The history of chocolate dates back to 1900 BC in Mesoamerica time. The Aztecs believed the cacao seeds were gifts of a divine nature, a bridge between earth and heaven, from Quetzalcoatl, the God of Wisdom, and that this wisdom would be passed down to their people. The oily layer surrounding the seeds when fermented was made into a beverage and would also be used to protect International. Cadbury is the second largest candy them from the sun. The seeds were so valuable that company worldwide, Wrigley being number one. they were used as currency and were given to the (NECCO is largest is the U.S.) priests to be used in coming-of-age and marriage ceremonies. John Fry, an employee of Nestle’s in Switzerland, is credited with creating the first chocolate bar in 1847. It was believed that Montezuma introduced the He discovered that, by adding melted drink, chocolatie, to Don Herman Cortes in the into Dutch chocolate it would form a chocolate paste 1500s. Legend has it that Montezuma would drink that could hold its shape. Voila! The chocolate bar! several goblets of this fermented liquid before going into his harem adding to the myth that this drink In 1894, Milton Hershey established Hershey Choco- held aphrodisiac qualities. Cortes, in 1528, brought late Co., a subsidiary of Lancaster Caramel Co. the cocoa seeds to Spain. It didn’t take long for the Hershey, PA, is a story in itself popularity of the brew to spread quickly and by early 1600 the custom of the chocolate drink was Now, the Baby Ruth saga: The candy bar was manu- introduced in England. factured by Curtiss Candy Co., founded by Otto Schnering, and its original name was Kandy Kake. But Mixing milk with the chocolate didn’t take place … was it named after the “Sultan of Swat”, the immor- until the 1700s. It wasn’t until 1875 that Daniel Peter tal baseball hero Babe Ruth? Or, was it named after began mixing powdered milk into the drink follow- Pres. Grover Cleveland’s daughter who passed away ing the development, by Henri Nestle, of adding as a young girl? Most people will go along with the liquid vanilla and/or chili into recipes. “Babe” story. How about you? In 1824 England, John and Benjamin Cadbury, along Today, chocolate has become synonimous with with John’s sons Richard and George, established Valentine’s Day. Millions of dollars are spent for those the first chocolate factory. This became part of the holiday treats .. ah … love, romance and CHOCO- Kraft dynasty and is now owned by Mondelez LATE! DESIGN: SCOTT WEINBERG PAGE 21 HOLIDAY PARTY presented by the PHOTOS & DESIGN: SCOTT WEINBERG SCOTT & DESIGN: PHOTOS

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Our bags were packed When evening came, Excitement ours We sat to dine. A love boat cruise. I’d whisper then, In just few hours. “Thank God you’re mine.”

We climbed aboard, When menus came, The docked cruise ship, I swear this true, And watched our step, She whispered back, So not to slip. “Thank God for you.”

On scooters swift, And when we went And while at sea, To bed at night , We raced on deck, Warm in my arms, CRUISE And laughed with glee. By Mal Schneider I held her tight.

I think upon, So many years, The times of glad, Of happy times. And dwell upon, Her laugh, her smile, Good times we had. Forever mine.

Sat at ship’s bar. So all these thoughts Our hands in grip. I now prefer. We’d sip our drinks, They bring a smile, On that cruise ship. As memories stir.

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NOTES FROM THE WEB

Acceptable Use Policy more than what I have written, and ours is like the webpage, easy to read and understand. Find it on platinahoa.com. This months, ‘notes from the web,’ are about the See you on the web. Acceptable Use Policy our Board of Directors passed at the January Board of Directors Meeting. Lois Herzfeld You might ask, “What is this policy, and why did the Board approve it?”

You see Acceptable Use policies often when using the internet, particularly if you are using a site for the first time. If you opened an email account, signed onto Facebook, or have logged onto other COURTESY: internet sites, you have been asked to, ‘agree,’ before going forward on the site. When you click the, ‘agree button,’ you are basically agreeing to Past, Present and Future the, ‘Acceptable Use Policy’ that site requires. By Larry Sherman

What have you actually agreed to by agreeing? Shortly after I was born, my parents taught me to say please and thank you. I was told to be pleasant Have you read the lengthy article that is attached to to everybody I would meet, and to be courteous to the ‘agree requirement’? Most of us figure, if every- both young and old. As I grew older and met more one is agreeing, I will too. Anyway, we are probably people, I found that the vast majority of all those going to agree with it after we’ve read it because we that I came in contact with were very courteous. want to go on Facebook, or get our email. Now at 87, believe it or not, I find it very difficult to Well, Platina now has an Acceptable Use Policy. If find people that are not courteous. I believe that you should happen to read it online, or get it from you find what you look for. When I walk and see a the office, you will learn that it has been written to person passing me, I either get a kind of nod of the protect us, the Platina Residents. head or a verbal “Hi” or a smile. Almost every day someone will hold a door open for me. When shop- Why? Because if a resident does something illegal ping with just one item to check out, people will let with technology, Platina could be sued. By having me go ahead of them. When I go to a restaurant I this Policy, Platina Community Master Association find that the server will introduce themselves. If has notified its residents that using technology not, I ask for their names because most people find improperly is not ‘acceptable.’ In doing this, if it a compliment when you call them by name. When strangers are near, if you are courteous anyone should use our personal information enough to introduce yourself, they are strangers no improperly, Platina can be protected. And, of more. course, Platina is all of us. Perhaps because I lecture on the Positive Side of The Web Committee authored this Acceptable Use Life, I find that I am in a world where courtesy Policy, and we advised the Board of Directors to abounds. Courtesy was and always will be here. check with their attorneys to see if it was a good idea. The attorneys agreed and made a few addi- May all the days of your life be filled with uncondi- tions. So now we have an Acceptable Use Policy tional love, an abundance of good health, peace of and I hope you get a chance to read it. It says a bit mind, and courtesy always!

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When you see the RED VAN with flashing lights come into our community, you know the men and women of Engine 41 are probably saving a life. The services they provide are priceless!

EXTINGUISHERS If you have not had to call “911”, chances are that you will at some point! By Lee Peterman

Have you ever noticed that just outside our front door Platina’s C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency there is a fire extinguisher? Have you ever noticed that Response Team) has been thanking these EMTs for there is a tag on each of the extinguishers that lets you the valuable services they provide as they come to know it has been serviced and is ready to use in case of Platina almost every day of the year. Our calls go to Engine 41: rapid response, empathetic treatment, a fire? and compassion. As a thank-you, we purchase one dinner each month for the 10 people on the dinner Now if you have used one of these fire extinguishers, shift. There are three shifts each day and they rotate you don’t know how much it weighs or if you can each month enabling us to provide a dinner for each handle it. shift. For the last several years we have been raising the money for this at our monthly C.E.R.T. meet- What about a fire? How big is it? Could you put it out ings. C.E.R.T. team members have been donating by yourself? How about with a couple of your neigh- out of their own pockets. We would like to ask each bors helping? What about calling 911? Platina Club to please donate toward this worth- while cause. It costs $100 each month to bring 10 The answers are going to be quite simple. If you EMTs a meal. We are suggesting that each club haven’t done so by now, you will have a chance to learn donate $100. However, not all clubs are big enough all about your fire extinguisher, and actually a “Get to to have surplus money. Any amount would be know your fire extinguisher” demonstration. Platina welcome. This way the cost would be covered for C.E.R.T. will hold a workshop to answer your ques- the whole year! tions and give you a chance to apply your new-found Some clubs have already donated the $100 and we knowledge in case of a fire. thank them for their generosity. Engine 41 appreci- ates what we do for them as we appreciate them. Please R.S.V.P. that you will join us as we may not have YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! enough actual fires to go around. We will have a guest fireman from the EMT Unit that takes care of Platina To donate, call Ziggy Zegans at 561-735-7652 or Lee when we call 911. Peterman at 561-733-8078. You can also help deliver the meals and get to know some of these devoted The date and time will be in the March issue of the Post. EMTs. Just give us a call and we’ll do the rest. If you are anxious to get going, you can always R.S.V.P. Thank you! now to Bernie Gershen 733-2305 or Lee Peterman 733-8078. Lee Peterman, C.E.R.T. Co-team Leader

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PAGE 34 FEBRUARY HOLIDAYS

By Jeanne Weinberg

Are you all ready for some new bizarre holiday facts? Feel free to celebrate to your heart’s content.

Great American Pie Month … Not that we need an official month for pie-eating, but enjoy a few extra slices in February.

2/2, Ground Hog Day … In Punxatawny, PA, the legend goes on that if the ground hog emerges from his den and sees his shadow, you’ll need those long johns for another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, spring is just around the corner.

2/3, Feed the Birds Day … Put out those bird feed- ers to help our fine feathered friends on their way south. But please, PLEASE, don’t feed the ducks!

2/3, The Day the Music Died … Commemorates the day that Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper, three of the all-time great rock’n’rollers, lost their lives in a plane crash. was in Naples, Italy, in 1738; over three billion are 2/4, Stuffed Mushroom Day … Here’s a day you sold in the United States each year; Americans can sink your teeth into; with over 14,000 species of consume over 23 pounds annually; the most sold in mushrooms, and many poisonous, be careful which a single day is Super Bowl Sunday, with Halloween ones you’re sinking your teeth into. a close runner up.

2/6, National Chopstick Day … Next time you go to 2/11, Make a Friend Day … As we used to say in the an Asian restaurant, ask for Kuaizi, which translates Girl Scouts: “Make new friends, but keep the old … into “quick, little bamboo fellow,” but you might one is silver and the other gold.” need a spoon for the soup! 2/16, Do a Grouch a Favor Day … Look for some- 2/8, Kite Flying Day … You can tell someone to “go one in a grouchy mood (difficult to find in Platina) fly a kite” on this day and it will be okay. One and do him/her a favor to cheer them up. You’ll be famous kite flyer was Benjamin Franklin. His kite doing yourself a favor at the same time. went up in a thunderstorm and electricity was discovered. He really got a “charge” out of that! I hope you all enjoyed this bizarre holiday list. I’ll see you next month. 2/9, National Pizza Day … The first pizza ever sold PAGE 35 WILLIAM V. ADRAGNA / LEONARD D. VENEZIA D.C. Chiropractic Physicians

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