Vol. 24, No. 10 – October 2020 P.O. Box 70, Millstone, N.J. 08510 Until further notice, A Monthly Periodical Serving Greenbriar at Whittingham the Towne Centre will remain closed to all activities.

PRESENTED BY THE RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB OF GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM Manager’s Report By Jamie Cullen can use whomever they like for Fall has arrived, and we are these services. looking forward to the slightly The Towne Centre construc- cooler temperatures so every- tion is coming along very one can enjoy outdoor activi- nicely. The WHOA Board has ties. Tennis courts 1 and 2 chosen to move ahead with remain open for play. Pickle- projects such as the indoor ball and shuffleboard are also pool renovation and the new open. In addition, tennis court dance floor while the building 3 remains open for line danc- is closed. All other renovations ing, yoga, etc. The Recreation such as walk up windows and Management Team continues automatic fixtures to be pre- to schedule a variety of food pared for building reopening trucks to add something new and the continued health and and fun for residents. Lastly, safety of all residents and em- don’t forget, the Recreation ployees. The gatehouse reno- page on the community web- vation is in its final phase and site is constantly updated with will be a beautiful part of the Community entrance. Towne Centre Lobby renovations new ideas for safe activities. This fall, after the gardeners We highly recommend that have finished their season, we every homeowner who has an will be installing a new fence email address signs up for the and posts for the hoses. homeowner portal. On the For all Greenbriar and Whit- homeowner portal you can tingham residents, it is important create and view open work to note that the Monroe Town- orders, check your account ship Fire Department will not be balance, make payments and assisting residents with the much more. changing of batteries or replace- If you have not been able to ment of smoke detectors this attend any of the recent Open October. WHOA Resident Ser- Board Meetings on Zoom, they vices staff members are also not can be viewed on the commu- entering homes at this time. n i t y w e b s i t e Property Management sent out an email www.gwmonroe.com. The with information for G&C Elec- meeting minutes can also be tronics as a possible service found on the website. provider. However, residents Stay safe and be well! Hello Newcomers Nurse’s Office renovations By Joan Hermelee ties, many clubs are looking Are you new to the Green- for new Board members and briar at Whittingham commu- committee members. Once nity? Welcome to all! It might you join a club, you will re- seem very quiet now, but that ceive emails regarding the is not the usual atmosphere at virtual and outside events. In GW. Please do not be discour- addition to GW clubs, Monroe aged. Once this pandemic is Township has a beautiful sen- over (it will be some day), we ior center that is currently of- hope that you can all join the fering outside activities. And of residents in the many clubs course, take a walk and say and social functions. Even “hello” to those passing by. now, many clubs have virtual (Continued on page 2) meetings, and some are meet- ing outside in groups. If you like to line dance, join us on Tuesday and Thursday morn- ings on the tennis court. If you like yoga, come to the tennis Who to Call? court on Monday and Wednes- day mornings. If you prefer Management Office Greenbriar Residents: • Obtain an architectural modi- evening dances, contact Teri (second floor of the Towne • Make an appointment for fication form Faro to add your name to her list of dancers. If you have an Centre) – 609 409-9292 ext. private resident services re- • Report landscape concerns interest in reading books, you 259 pairs • Report concerns with: siding, can join a book club through Questions regarding rules and • Obtain an architectural modi- roof, gutters, fence, roadways, Connections or GW Friends. regulations fication form sidewalks, curbs, mailboxes, The Voice, our community • Community concerns • Report landscape concerns etc. newspaper can always use • Resale questions pertaining to mowing or • Report snow removal dam- more proofreaders. • Pool passes, fobs “common areas” ages If you are comfortable with PICK UP PRINTED COPIES • Snow removal questions • Report snow removal dam- Concierge – 609 395-0404 the computer and “tracking” OF THE VOICE IN THE • Have to add or change an ages Available to assist you with with Microsoft Word, please UPPER PARKING LOT authorized visitor Whittingham Residents: frequently asked community contact Joan Hermelee. If you UNDER THE BUS SHELTER. Resident Services • Make an appointment for questions regarding Towne would like to take an active PLEASE TELL FRIENDS Please call or stop by in per- private resident services re- (Continued on page 2) role in planning future activi- WHO DO NOT HAVE son – 609 655-5656 ext. 231 pairs ACCESS TO EMAIL. OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 2 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

Hello Newcomers Around Town and Beyond (Continued from page 1) group of residents that partici- We are a friendly group! pate in water aerobics and the By Ben Baum gram and the acquisition of the Township. He wanted to There are many things to gym facilities are popular. GW Monroe Township Regular signs for open space areas. know if there will be a 2020 look forward to in the future. is a wonderful place to live Council Meeting-September He thanked the Mayor for Master Plan and suggested A list of the clubs is included with friendly, active adults! 2, 2020 via Zoom meeting working with him to secure that the County repair the at the end of this article. The The following Ordinances monies from the CARES Act. guard rails on Perrineville Rd. individual clubs plan trips, Clubs were approved by the Council: Engineer’s Report: He urged residents to support luncheons, and social events (Contact the Concierge or  Amending Chapter 43 of the Mark Racimowicz reported our local businesses. for all. The After Hours and Recreation for specific Township Code Entitled Fire that the traffic signal on Miriam Cohen: Thanked the Italian American Clubs hold contact information): Prevention-this permits the Matchaponix Avenue has been staff and residents for their dinner dances with bands  After Hours Fire Districts to use online installed and is functioning. He cooperation during the tropical and DJ’s. Every year GW has  Alisa Hadassah payment services and also shared that before the storm cleanup. Len Baskin: Thanked the a New Year’s Evening dinner  Chorus charge the affiliated fees end of September thirteen dance. The Golf Club holds Township roads will be milled Township arborist for his input  Computer  Providing for various 2020 dances and barbecues. Once water and sewer utility im- and paved. to the Shade Tree Commis-  Golf Club a month there are shows at provements by and in the Council’s Report: sion. He also urged everyone GW Connections the high school sponsored by  Township appropriating The Senior Center has cre- to support local businesses. the community. Our restau-  GW Friends $7,625,000 from the Water ated a resource directory for Public Comments and Ques- rant was very popular, but  Italian American and Sewer Utility and author- use by our adult communities. tions: due to the pandemic, had to  Line Dancing izing the issuance of bonds Steve Dalina: Glad to see How much money did the close. We hope there will be  New Kids or notes to finance the cost the speed limit change on Township receive from the CARES Act? -$1.9 million. A a new vendor some time  ORT  Providing for various 2020 Texas Road. Encouraged that representative from the Shade soon. In the summer, many Capital Improvements in the a certain degree of normalcy is  Senior Social Tree Commission suggested residents congregate at the Township and appropriating returning to the Township.  Tappers that insect/butterfly friendly pool to meet others and en- $2,967,500 and the issuance Charles DiPierro: Inquired  Tennis Club plants should be planted on joy the sunshine. There is a of bonds and notes to fi- how the Texas Road residents Township Open Space proper- nance part of the cost. will be informed of the speed limit change. He asked about ties to ameliorate the decline in  An ordinance was introduced the Affordable Housing units in insect and butterfly populations. Who to Call? for first reading-Ordinance amending Chapter 122 of (Continued from page 1) To add an item to be shown the Township Code Centre activities. on Channel 26 “Vehicles and Traffic”- Report a concern within the Nurses Notes Accounting changing the speed limit to Towne Centre Please call or stop by in per- 35 mph on Texas Road be- Similarities and Recreation – 609 395-0404 son tween Spotswood English- Please call or stop by in per- Questions about your town Road and Matchaponix Differences between son monthly maintenance payment Avenue-final approval at the Reserve a room in the Allergies, Colds, Flus, Security – Please call October 5 meeting. Towne Centre for a function or 609 655-0649  Fifteen Resolutions were and COVID-19 activity Observe a current parking approved by the Council. Information regarding trips violation By Kaytie Olsheski, the virus and experiencing The following were the most and activities Need a new barcode for symptoms is 1 to 7 days, with relevant: BSN, RN-BC To add something to the your vehicle the cold itself lasting from 7 to  Authorizing the Mayor and As the weather gets colder, Community Calendar 14 days. Symptoms include a Township Clerk to execute the days get shorter and the runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, an annual maintenance nights get longer, viruses sur- sore throat, cough, mild to agreement with Motorola vive longer in cold weather moderate chest congestion, Solutions, Inc. under the and in warm homes. Windows body aches and a mild fever. A N.J. State Cooperative are closed in the colder cold is diagnosed by clinical Purchasing Program-for months, making us more sus- observation and symptoms. A the Township equip- ceptible to different circulating cold is typically treated with ment and system in the viruses by breathing in recircu- rest, fluids and taking over-the- amount of $81,907 lated air. Cold weather also counter medications.  Authorizing execution of a dries out nasal mucus mem- Influenza, commonly known professional services con- branes, which contributes to as the flu, is a viral infection tract with Center State people “catching” a virus. REENBRIAR at HITTINGHAM VOICE affecting the upper and/or G W Engineering for profes- In today’s pandemic, every- lower respiratory system. The sional services in connec- one is concerned about the Staff Members flu is caused by influenza vi- tion with 2020 Costco different symptoms of COVID- ruses. The flu is contagious, S. Alexander Banks, Editor-in-Chief Drive Roadway 19. But do you know symp- and symptoms are generally  Concrete improvements in toms of an allergy, cold or flu Elaine Alberts Joan Freeman Arlene Lazar worse than a common cold. It the amount of $125,000, compared to COVID-19? Ruth Banks Mimi Gruber Harvey Lazar is spread from person to per- authorizing the award of a Symptoms of these viruses Lisa Baruch Zena Horvath Paul Rosenberg son, and by touching objects contract to two printing overlap, and it is not always Ben Baum Phyllis Kundel Charlotte Rubin (doorknobs, railings, key- companies for Monroe easy to differentiate between Carol Bergman-Grunes Mark Surks boards, handles, etc.) contami- Township printing services them. Below is a brief overview of nated with the flu virus. Flu Joan Hermelee, Copy Editor  Appointing members to symptoms come on quickly the Township Zoning these illnesses: with an incubation period of 1 Editorial Board Board. Seasonal allergy sufferers to 4 days. One moment you Alex Banks GWCA Rep. Arnold Riback Mayor’s Report: typically experience sneezing, feel well, but in a matter of Ruth Banks Ben Baum Mayor Tamburro thanked a runny nose, itchy eyes, hours you will be feeling ill. Monroe Township residents for scratchy throat and a cough. The duration of the flu lasts doing the right things to con- Allergies are not contagious Advertising Office from 5 to 14 days. Symptoms Editorial Office tain the Covid 19 virus in the but may run in families. Aller- Princeton Editorial Services include cough, extreme fa- Greenbriar Whittingham VOICE Township. He shared that the gies tend to occur about the P.O. Box 70 tigue, body aches and pain, a 100 Whittingham Drive Senior Center is sponsoring same time every year. Aller- Millstone Twp., NJ 08510 fever as high as 102°F, and a Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 outdoor programs and the gies are treated with over-the- (732) 761-8534 moderate to severe headache. (609) 655-4791 Township continues to run counter allergy medications e-mail: [email protected] The flu can be diagnosed e-mail: gwvoice@.net drive-in movies in September and/or medications prescribed with a rapid influenza diagnos- and October. He said the Li- by a physician. Publisher tic test performed in the doc- brary Mobile unit is on the road The common cold is an tor’s office and results are Princeton Editorial Services again and the Library hours upper respiratory viral infec- available within 10 to 15 min- P.O. Box 70, Millstone Twp., NJ 08510 · (732) 761-8534 or 8535 have been extended with the tion. The common cold is con- utes. There are four antiviral [email protected] Library opening on Saturdays tagious and spreads from per- medications: Tamiflu, Relenza, effective September 12. Jerry son to person. The incubation (Continued on page 15) Greenbriar at Whittingham VOICE is a monthly periodical presented by the reminded residents about the period after being exposed to residents of Greenbriar at Whittingham, Monroe Township, New Jersey. 9/11 Memorial Service on Sep- All editorial material for publication should be submitted on or before the 3rd tember 11, to get flu shots and of the month prior to publication month to the Editorial Office. to complete their census N.J. Voters To Get Mail-in Ballots forms. Garden State voters will receive mail-in ballots to vote in No- Greenbriar at Whittingham residents may deliver material to The GW VOICE Business Administrator’s vember’s election as the state battles COVID-19. mail box located at the Concierge Desk in the Towne Centre. The November 3 election will be a “hybrid” election and all 6.2 Report: Greenbriar at Whittingham VOICE is not liable for any typographical or Allan Weinberg thanked million registered voters will receive an official ballot in the mail. printing errors that may appear, including in its display or classified advertising, DPW employees for their ef- However, in-person polling locations will still be available in a over the cost of the space of the advertisement. forts in the cleanup from Tropi- limited number. The CDC cautioned that states should have more polling loca- Note: The advertisements in Greenbriar at Whittingham VOICE are, to the cal Storm Isaias. He indicated best of The VOICE’s and Princeton Editorial’s knowledge, accurate that approval has been given tions and longer hours to limit lines and promote social distanc- representations of the products and services offered. However, no to purchase body cams for all ing. Voting by mail will reduce the risk of spreading the virus offi- endorsement by The VOICE or any other party is intended or implied. police officers, an upgrade to cials hope. Acceptance of all materials is at the discretion of the publisher. the Township radio system, If you plan to use the mail in ballot, it is best to put the vote in the mail as soon as possible since there are warnings that the WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT ALL MATERIALS the purchase of two ambu- post office may be unable to handle last-minute ballots. © 2020 PRINCETON EDITORIAL SERVICES lances through the capital pro- GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 3

Reflections

By Ben Baum While we do the occasional CEF Day-31. The October While we all strive for what curbside pickup or delivery, birthstone is the Opal or was known as normalcy, we Sandi and I haven’t taken ad- Tourmaline, the flower is the continue to participate in the vantage of outdoor restaurant marigold. largest experiment in the eating nor the recent move to Don’t expect my usual adaptability of the human 25% occupancy indoors. But pleasant demeanor on 15 spirit. Each day we work at I’m not complaining ‘cause I ‘cause I’ll be observing Na- “the new normal” attempting to live with my favorite cook and tional Grouch Day! On 21 I’ll limit the tendency to yearn for baker! be using my laptop reading the what was. Back in March at Some of you have heard me news and reviewing the latest the beginning of the lockdown say that the WHOA Board emails about WHOA business, I found it difficult to write this works as a team. Sounds like while texting from my iPhone column. Now for some reason a cliché but it’s why the Board to relatives and friends, while the words come easier. Fortu- is so effective. It doesn’t hurt utilizing an iPad to read about nately, there are still some that we have a terrific manage- the latest data regarding our constants in our world: most of ment team either. space exploration ventures. I’ll our neighbors are still present. Brian, our son-in-law from be observing Information Vendors continue to crash Indiana and an essential Overload Day! through our gates! GW trees worker, is a long-haul truck continue to impress. driver who traverses the en- The still provides a tire country. The company he consistent contact with the works with basically moves outside world. While we don’t service members from base see them in person as before, to base. As I write this he is the GW staff still does their driving from a base in New thing. The nurses are always Mexico to a base in New Jer- available. Security is always sey. While he struggled with there for us. Monroe Township the time when some restau- still provides a multitude of rants were completely closed services-super Library, de- and/or only providing take- pendable EMS-11,000 calls out, he was still out and last year and one of the safest about. So, his pandemic communities in N.J. There is world is antithetical to ours in no doubt that the pandemic that he is still out in the world has given us more time to every day. think, to plan, to be. We are looking forward to By the time you read this the 2021 and 2022. In 2021 our WHOA election process will oldest grandson, Bob, gradu- have been completed. I hope ates from Rowan University. In you exercised your GW rights 2022 Sam (Bob’s brother) and voted. Please remember graduates from Rider Univer- to vote on November 3 as a sity with honors. Because Bart responsible citizen of the from Indiana is presently a U.S.A. junior at Wayne High School At least now we have some with a 4.3 GPA and is in the sports teams back to serve as early college program, he will a distraction from the daily concurrently earn his Associ- news barrage. And we now ates Degree from Ivy Tech seem to have more time to Community College and his communicate with our kids high school diploma in 2022. because they are home also Bart’s long-term goal is a de- even though they are working. gree from Purdue. Thanks again to Monica in In case you aren’t aware, Resident Services for re- the Monroe Township Library searching, securing and is now open for grab and go scheduling the food trucks. acquisition of books, is still These trucks provide a sort of providing curbside pickup and alternative for our missing res- is following all the CDC guide- taurant. Hopefully, when that lines re: virus spread preven- day in the future arrives when tion. The library hours have the Towne Centre can reopen, also been extended. we will be able to contemplate As I compose this last col- the feasibility of a new GW umn of the summer, I think restaurant. about the sounds of summer A recent popular song was –the repetitive noise that titled “It’s All About the Bass”. sounds like a giant wood- After watching the workers pecker-the roof replace- from Johnson and Baran redo ments, the giant dentist drill Chichester Road I decided type sound-the power saws their motto could be “It’s All that trim and remove trees About the Base!” For those of and the loud geese like you not familiar with road re- sound when the many trucks, construction, a machine re- steam rollers and front end moves the existing layer of tar loaders back up. And as you and then several days are read this, fall will have ar- spent meticulously recon- rived with its cooler evenings structing the base underneath and eventually colder days. the road. Mark your October calendars Mask wearing has become for the following holidays: more than a response to the Columbus Day-12, United pandemic. I have noticed that Nations Day-24, Navy Day- many women have made the 27 and Halloween-31. Also mask part of their fashion mark these days: Supreme statement. It’s not unusual to Court Opening Day-5, Na- see masks that match and/or tional Night Out-6, Make A complement their outfits. Difference Day-24 and UNI- OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 4 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

THE COMMUNITY AROUND US A Revised Start to the School Year in Monroe Township By Dr. Dori Alvich, Back – Restart and Recovery ties, the state and nation. We Superintendent of Schools Plan for Education” (released are hopeful that we can return Since I last communicated on June 26, 2020), the district to in-person classes on No- with you, school reopening developed a Restart and Re- vember 16. Throughout our plans have changed again. In opening Plan, which can be planning, every effort has response to the New Jersey found on our district website, been made to ensure the Department of Health’s guid- that includes plans for health health, wellness, and safety of ance document “The Road and safety, continuity of learn- our students and staff. ing, technology deployment, Some highlights of our plan and budgeting/funding and include: policy revisions. The plan re-  Daily screening for all staff quired districts to provide for a and students including a return to in-person education screening questionnaire to in some capacity for the fall be completed online before 2020. Several challenges were coming to school identified as we worked to ac-  Temperature checks at the commodate our plan for re- door of all buildings. opening, including staffing  A hybrid option for parents challenges and reductions in which allows students to cleaning supply availability. On attend school for some days August 12, Governor Murphy while learning virtually on announced that school districts others. were now able to begin the  The option for any student to school year “all remote” if they choose the fully remote op- can document that they are tion where all lessons will be not ready to open per the taught by a teacher over the NJDOE health and safety cri- computer; and, to help mini- teria. Immediately, the District mize the number of students Restart Committee met to re- on buses and in physical view the reopening checklist. classrooms. On August 20, a request was sent to the County Superinten-  The option where parents dent to open the school year can opt for a transportation fully remote through the first waiver and drive their chil- marking period, November 13. dren to school. This required our schools to  Students will be attending revise class schedules and schools on a half day sched- class placements, which were ule in person with additional then shared with all parents remote schooling in the af- prior to the opening of schools. ternoons. Cohorts of stu- The district is now planning for dents will be identified, and full remote teaching and learn- cohorts will only attend in ing for all students for the first person 2 to 3 days per week. marking period. Classes be-  The district has increased gan September 3. expectations for the remote As you read through the learning times to include live Monroe Township School Dis- interaction between students trict Restart and Reopening and teachers daily. Plan, it is important to under- Every aspect of the plan is stand that the document flexible and dependent on serves to provide a high-level staffing and health conditions. overview of our district’s re- The district will continue to opening strategies. The Re- monitor all updates and make start and Reopening Plan is a adjustments as needed. I look living document that will be forward to sharing some of the modified as health circum- exciting learning that is hap- stances, guidance, and condi- pening with our students and tions shift within our communi- teachers in the next issue.

Monroe Township Library Saturday Hours and Book- mobile Back on the Road

Effective Tuesday, Septem- creased. The expanded hours ber 8 the Monroe Township are Monday, Wednesday and Library Bookmobile will be Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 back on the road, making con- p.m. and Tuesday and Thurs- tactless deliveries. Requests day from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 must be made in advance via p.m. email to bookmo- The Monroe Township Li- [email protected]. brary resumes Saturday hours Please include the following from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. information: Your name, library effective Saturday, September card number, num- 12. ber, location of bookmobile Senior hours remain Mon- stop, book title and author. day, Wednesday and Friday Please note that all selec- from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. tions are subject to availability We continue to offer virtual in the Monroe collection. We programs for adults, children ask that you limit your re- and teens. All virtual programs quests to 10 items. are presented via Zoom, ac- A list of bookmobile stop cessible from your computer, locations and their scheduled phone or tablet. visits may be found on our Find more information in- w e b s i t e a t cluding registration, meeting www.monroetwplibrary.org/ ID and password information bookmobile. Please call the on our website at http:// Bookmobile office at (732) 521 www.monroetwplibrary.org/ -5000 x.126 with questions. virtual-programs. In-person The hours for Curbside programming will resume at a Pickup Service have in- later date.

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The Green Thumb

bloom for the holidays.  COLEUS is a colorful foliage plant that needs direct sun. Pinch off flowers to retain vigor. Easily propagated from cuttings if plant be- comes leggy.  JADE PLANT has succulent green leaves. Keep soil on the dry side. Non-Stop Begonias If you want lots of flowers all winter long, you can’t go wrong with the Riegger bego- nias. The single or double flowers grow in big clusters By Laura Resnick  UMBRELLA PLANT and last for several months. Choosing Colorful (Schefflera) needs bright The colors range from white Houseplants light but not direct sun. The and yellow to orange, pink and The plants we grow indoors leaves grow in circular clus- red. These plants are bred for are really outdoor plants, gen- ters. winter bloom, and once they start blooming, they don’t stop. erally from warmer climates.  BROMELIADS are relatives By the season’s end, these Since we cannot recreate of the pineapple. Can stand plants will have fulfilled their those conditions, the best we neglect but not overwater- destiny and should be dis- can do is to select plants ing. carded. Pretty soon you will which can thrive in the condi-  CHRISTMAS OR THANKS- tions of our home. find new Riegger begonia GIVING CACTUS: Allow soil plants for sale at florists or Foliage plants have a longer to dry in fall to help trigger life span than most flowering garden centers. plants and are particularly use- ful in partially shaded rooms. You may be tempted by a plant’s flower rather than its leaves, but if you take a closer look, you will discover that foliage plants are more colorful and varied than you previously imagined. The “secret” to growing healthy houseplants is to give them the amount of light they require. Think of low light as that near a window facing north, moderate light as that coming through an east or west window, and high light as the strong sun streaming in through a southern exposure. Some plants are just fussier than others. Below is a list of durable houseplants that nearly anyone can grow suc- cessfully. FOR LOW LIGHT:  CAST IRON PLANT (Aspidistra) endures heat, dust and lack of moisture.  CHINESE EVERGREEN (Aglaonema), a foliage plant. Tolerates dry air and drought.  DEVIL’S IVY (pothos): a climbing vine with thick waxy leaves; hard to kill.  PHILODENDRON tolerates dry air and neglect.  SNAKE PLANT tolerates just about anything except overwatering. FOR MODERATE LIGHT:  AFRICAN VIOLET flowers year-round. Dislikes direct sun, low humidity and cold water.  FERNS: Choose Boston or Staghorn. Keep humidity high.  PALMS: Kentia and Neanthe are the easiest. Dry air may cause leaf browning.  MOTH ORCHID (Phalaenopsis) has long lasting flowers. Needs a 10 degree drop in night tem- peratures to trigger re- bloom.  SPIDER PLANT has small plants forming at the end of long, arching runners. En- joys moderate to high hu- midity. FOR BRIGHT LIGHT:  ALOE needs bright light but not direct sun and tolerates neglect. OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 6 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

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to provide interesting and/or month. The program will honor 19 vaccine. The first 3 patients "first". For example, the inven- Connections fun programs each month on the founders of the Alisa in Israel, to date, have done tor of the incandescent light By Elinor Koll Zoom. Hope you joined us last Chapter. Our speaker will be well. bulb? Why , of We wish health and safety month for the musical program Ellen Lyons, who was Region Our Zoom meeting for Sep- course. Edison invented it in for everyone and their families. when we watched some of our President when Alisa Chapter tember was be held on Mon- 1879 and patented his inven- We thank our members for favorite old-time actors and was formed, and is now on the day, Sept. 14 at 7:00 p.m. Our tion the following year. The sending in their dues. How- dancers from movies many of Board and the Speakers Bu- speaker was Rabbi Rebecca first human spaceflight? That ever, if you have not yet re- us had seen a long time ago. reau. If you are interested in Sirvu. Not only is she a Rabbi, was accomplished by the So- newed your membership, dues Thank you to Sam and Sandy being on the committee and but also very involved with viet Union in 1961 with cosmo- are $15.00 for a single mem- Caponegro for bringing us the assist with the event, call Tiby Hadassah. Rabbi Sirvu is Di- naut Yuri Gagarin aboard. And bership and $20.00 for a fam- program. Lapkin at 609- 860-1234. rector of Member & Unit Ser- we all know that Dr. Jonas ily membership. Please send Judy Gerstein informed us Our Simcha Cake is, as al- vices at the Hadassah New Salk was the American virolo- your check to: MARY BOW- that the annual Pledge Letter ways, being handled by York office. She is a Phi Beta gist and medical researcher ERS, 8 SEVERN WAY, MON- will be going out to our mem- Marilyn Taffet. Call Marilyn at Kappa graduate from Vassar. who developed one of the first ROE TOWNSHIP, NEW JER- bers shortly. This year’s letter 609-860-8406 to have your If you haven’t registered successful polio vaccines. SEY 08831. At this time, dues will include information on Ha- happy and/or proud greeting your email address as yet So, who invented the tele- are the only source for our dassah Hospital and their im- listed in our bulletin. The cost please feel free to do so soon phone? The answer will sur- charitable contributions espe- portant research. is $2.00 per greeting. to enable us to forward mail- prise most folks, since it was cially the Food Pantry. Don’t forget to order your Our Nominating Committee ings to you. Please contact not , Many of our study groups Hadassah coffee mug. This needs your assistance. We Tiby Lapkin (609-860-1234). but rather Antonio Meucci. continue to enjoy the outdoors fund raiser will cost you $12.00 need new officers for a one- Antonio Santi Giuseppe as well as pursuing their inter- each and you will have the year position or as part of a The Italian Meucci was born in ests. Any future activities will pleasure of thinking about Ha- Presidium. Call one of our Co- in April 1808, the eldest of be announced when restric- dassah and the good work it Presidents, Tiby Lapkin (609- American Senior nine children born to a civil tions are lifted. does, each time you have cof- 860-1234) or Gail Reifenberg servant named Amatis To send a congratulatory fee or tea. (609-395-0429) if you would Cultural Club Meucci and his wife note, get-well or sympathy Our annual Membership like to provide some input. By Paul Hartnett Domenica Pepi. At the age of message please call Marilyn event is being planned for Hadassah University Medi- We grew up learning about 15, he was admitted to the Jeris-409-0698. Monday, October 19 at 7:00 cal Center is one of the Israeli the pioneers of science and Florence Academy of Fine p.m. our monthly meeting date hospitals collaborating in clini- exploration without much con- Arts to study mechanical and GW Friends for – the third Monday of the cal trials with Russia’s COVID troversy about who was the (Continued on page 8) Men & Women By Sharon Nachimson “It must be October, the trees are falling away and showing their true colors.” Charmaine J Forde On Monday, September 14, we were fortunate to have Marty Schneit present his pro- gram " During World War II" via Zoom. Among the topics he dis- cussed were the German American Bund, The Manhat- tan Project, The Brooklyn Navy Yard, Rosie the Riveter, and more. Special thanks to Stu Filan, our Program Coordi- nator, for setting up this pres- entation. Based on the favor- able response to this program, we will make every effort to have additional speakers via Zoom until we are able to get back into the Towne Centre. We will keep you informed as soon as more event details are available. Reminder: GW Friends Book Club will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month, at 4:00 on the lawn near the library. Folding chairs and masks are required. All members are welcome. We wish you continued good health and safety during these difficult times.

Alisa Hadassah By Rhoda Juskow We are still in our own homes most of the time, but Alisa Hadassah is continuing

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The Italian acoustic telephone used to telephone is one of such establish communication be- cases. American Senior tween the stage and the con- The credit for the early in- trol room of the theatre. vention of the inductive load- Cultural Club Meucci met his wife Esterre ing of telephone wires (to en- Mochi at the same theatre, hance long-distance signals) (Continued from page 7) where she worked as a cos- was given to Meucci. But due chemical engineering. He tume designer. The couple to poor business abilities and was the youngest student at married in August 1834. In lack of English, he failed to the time and completed two 1835, Meucci and his wife commercialize his invention in years of full time studies be- moved to where he America. fore he had to temporarily worked at the Great Tacón In 2002, the United States withdraw due to lack of Theater in . Here he House of Representatives funds. However, he soon invented a water purification honored Meucci for his contri- took up part time studies system, a therapy system that butions ‘in’ the invention of the again, while also working as used electric shocks to treat telephone (not ‘for’ the inven- a government official and later patients suffering from rheu- tion of the telephone). They as a stage technician at the matism and a “talking tele- passed a resolution that says: Teatro della Pergola opera graph” device to hear inarticu- “if Meucci had been able to house in Florence. It was here late voices more clearly. In pay the $10 fee to maintain that Meucci invented his first 1850, Meucci and his wife the caveat (a description of an voice communication device in moved to the United States invention intended to be pat- 1834. This was a type of and settled in , ented) after 1874, no patent where they stayed for the rest could have been issued to of their lives. He continued to Bell.” study the principles of electro- So, who invented the tele- magnetism and in 1856, he phone? Although Bell patented built and installed his first the electromagnetic transfer of voice transmission device that vocal sound, Antonio Meucci communicated through wires. must be credited as having The device connected his created the very first tele- laboratory with the bedroom of phone. his house. His purpose in de- In 2008, the Italian Ministry veloping it was to communi- of Cultural Heritage and Activi- cate with his wife who was ill ties celebrated Meucci’s 200th with arthritis and could not birthday using the title move. In subsequent years, ‘Inventore del tele- Meucci fine-tuned and im- fono’ (inventor of the tele- proved his device and devel- phone). oped more than 30 different versions of it. The Martin In 1860 this Florentine immi- grant demonstrated the remark- Salmanowitz able invention he called a teletrofono. Sadly, Meucci could Senior Social Club not find a sponsor for his prod- By Mary Laresch uct, and after several financial Wow, October! Looking mishaps he could not afford the back to March when our Club- fee for even a temporary patent. house closed down, and we Enter Alexander Graham Bell, then heard about everything who just so happened to share else closing down! Seven long a laboratory with Meucci. Bell months, and we’re still not was able to get a patent for "his" living in the world as we knew telephone in 1876, 16 years it. But, by wearing a mask, and after Meucci had unveiled his social distancing, we can go prototype. Bell soon struck a out to restaurants where we deal with Western Union to sell eat outside and can have his device. Meucci then sued friends or family join us. Stu- Bell for fraud, and the case was dents have returned to school, nearing the Supreme Court where remote learning is the when the Italian Inventor died, in new and safer way to get an 1889. education. Our home has be- Attributing the true inventor come our sanctuary, with to a particular invention can be travel still restricted, and enter- a tricky business. In most tainment has not opened up cases, credit goes to the in- yet. ventor of the best working pro- This month we celebrate totype who first files a patent, Columbus Day on the 12, and rather than to the original in- honor Christopher Columbus ventor. The invention of the as the founder of our great country! The very last day of the month is Halloween. They are selling lots of candy is all the stores, but I wonder just what it’s going to be like this year. It’s a fun day seeing all the kids in costumes, and this year it falls on a Saturday – which means we could enjoy the entire day in costumes, getting candy, and having par- ties – just maybe!! We at the Senior Social Club really miss all of you, and want to get back to having fun together, going on trips, and enjoying great food and enter- tainment. Looking forward to the near future when the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer with us, and an ap- proved vaccine becomes available to the masses. Enjoy this time of year, when nature is beautiful with all the trees changing colors. Remember to get your flu shot, by first making an ap- pointment and calling 609-439 -3783, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Until we meet again…… please stay safe and well. GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 9

hospitality, phone squad, artis- tic skills, game/card parties, fundraising, and/or carpooling. We welcome all new ideas and people. If interested, please contact Carole: 609 409-3819 or Joni: 609 664-2794. Do you buy food at the su- permarket? Please consider helping ORT use profits made to help students get an educa- tion by buying Shop Rite/Stop and Shop gift cards, sold by Jane Newman, 609 860-6618. ORT ORT-sponsored greeting cards By Joan Hermelee and tributes are sold by Helen On September 13 ORT de- Kuhl – 609 409-1788. If you do livered a bagel breakfast to not reach the person by many GW residents. The ba- phone, please keep trying. gels, cream cheese, lox, and baked goods were a delicious The Sherlock way to raise money for our children across the world. On Holmes Club October 11, ORT is delivering By Paul Hartnett a hot breakfast to those who Sherlock Holmes came alive order by October 5. Business in 1887. In that year A Study in Bistro is sponsoring this Scarlet was published in the breakfast of eggs, pancakes, and know that you are contrib- magazine Beeton’s Christmas fruit, muffins, and more for uting to education around the Annual. It marks the first ap- $15. If you are interested, world. We need new people to pearance in literature of the please contact Eileen Birn- assist on our committees. most famous consulting detec- baum, 609 409-4366. Al- Please consider offering input tive, Sherlock Holmes. though many events had to or assistance with program The story is set in late Victo- be cancelled, we are hard at meetings, educational func- rian London and it is the first of work trying to create experi- tions, creating flyers, day trips, ences that can be enjoyed (Continued on page 10) throughout the pandemic period. There was a timely mes- sage on the ORT website, from the Director General, as ORT schools open their doors for the new academic year: “As students, as parents – and as Jews – we often tend to think of new annual cycles as beginning in September, rather than from January, whether because of Rosh Ha- shana or the start of a new academic year. This Septem- ber, as we all take tentative steps out of lockdown and back to a semblance of nor- mality, this month and the be- ginning of this new school year feels an even more momen- tous event than usual. The majority of our schools have opened their doors to students this week, our staff having planned over the sum- mer for how best to serve their students in every scenario. Most schools have shown great resources in order to plan and implement hybrid systems, formed of some stu- dents attending school, some continuing to work from home and some juggling between the two. Extra regulations have been put in place which may disrupt the natural order of the school day and year, from staggered start times to students and staff having their temperature taken daily, and from the obli- gation to wear masks to the cancellation of all outdoor ac- tivities and excursions.” The annual ORT meeting will be virtual on October 18, from 12:30-2:00. Accomplish- ments will be reviewed while Dan Green and Barbara Birch share ORT’s new strategic vision. There will also be breakout sessions with stu- dents and alumni who will share their personal stories. If you would like to attend, please register at: https:// us02web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_fqJgGR dUTHGFSsT77wLJMw. Your participation will send a message of hope to our more than 300,000 students across the globe to help them realize their dreams. As a member of ORT, you are entitled to attend all events OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 10 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

The Sherlock and Watson’s apartment to other club members to make announce that Stangerson has sure all are well and staying Holmes Club also been killed. “sane”. The case, and the chase is If we do not have your email (Continued from page 9) on, involving a box of poison address, or you have not been four original full-length novels pills, a back-story of treachery receiving your emails, please and 56 short stories that Sir and revenge involving Mor- contact me. Arthur Conan Doyle wrote mons in Utah, finally culminat- Breakfasts: about his remarkable detec- ing with the capture of the We held our first virtual break- tive. murderer, one Jefferson Hope. fast on September 13. It was In A Study in Scarlet, Doyle For the first time "The Game is about Jews and Rock N’ Roll by introduces the characters of Afoot" and as usual Holmes Allan Sugarman, via Zoom. A Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John solves the mystery and brings warm thank you to all those who Watson and places them in the criminal to justice. worked hard to make this hap- the crime-solving partnership Overall A Study in Scarlet is pen and to those who “attended”. that lasts for many years in a very good detective story. It In person breakfasts are post- numerous future adventures introduces the reader to a poned until further notice, due to together. number of important charac- the Towne Centre closure and The tale begins with Dr. ters that appear in the canon NJ State restrictions. John Watson, the narrator, of Sherlock Holmes. Of Trips: settling in London to recover course, we meet the world’s All 2020 trips have been can- from a wound and illness he only consulting detective, and celed due to Covid-19. We will sustained while acting as a Dr. John H. Watson, Holmes’ have to see about trips, going military doctor during the Sec- chronicler, the ex-army man forward, as the health situation ond Afghan War. One day he who is brave and dogged but changes for the better. Barry runs into an acquaintance, without the intuition of his and his committee had 5 great Stamford, while at a bar. Wat- friend. trips planned for 2020 and all son confides in his friend that A Study in Scarlet also sees have been canceled. he needs a new living ar- the appearance of Lestrade Films: rangement, as his previous and Gregson, two detectives Are postponed until further one was too expensive. Stam- from Scotland Yard, and po- notice. ford responds that another licemen who Holmes thinks Elsie Landau Yiddish Vinkle: friend of his has also ex- are the best that the British For those who speak Yiddish or pressed this desire and takes police can offer. The Baker understand Yiddish, please join Watson to the university labo- Street Irregulars, the street us on the third Wednesday of ratory where his friend – urchins used by Holmes to each month. Each month brings Sherlock Holmes –is working gather information, also ap- a new topic or new idea. New on an experiment. pear. people always welcome! We Stamford gives some back- This first published case is now meet via Zoom. It is great ground information on available for free at Sher- to “see” everyone again. You Holmes, that he is eccentric lockian.net and many other may join in via computer, smart and brilliant, and that his sites. Not into a long read? phone, iPad or call in. knowledge is specialized but Feel free to choose one of the Please contact Harriet Weitzner diverse. After discussing their 56 short stories available for further details, especially if personal idiosyncrasies, there. you are a new person to the Holmes and Watson decide to Until we meet again, be well group. live together. Watson watches my friends. Sylvia Kolber Yiddish the enigmatic Holmes and Multi-Media Center: notes his strange behavior Yiddish Club Is closed until further notice and interests. The living ar- and we can get back into the rangement proves itself pleas- By Diane Paff Towne Centre. ant for both men. Autumn is upon us and the A reminder… you do not Watson has no idea of days are growing shorter. We, need to speak Yiddish to be a Holmes' true profession until at the Yiddish Club, will continue member of our club, you just one day Holmes explains to do our best to present inter- need an interest in meeting that he is a consulting detec- esting topics and things for our others and sharing an experi- tive; his powers of rational, members to do via computer, ence with our members. You reasoned observation and iPad, or phone. Please check must be a club member to deduction allow him to help on your friends, neighbors, and partake in all activities. clients and even solve crimes. He laments that there have been very few good cases of late. SPORTS However, a good case soon drops in his lap when he is News from the Golf Course asked by Scotland Yard detec- tive Gregson to assist him in By Allan Cooper Many people are enjoying solving a crime just recently A Zoom Meeting was held golfing at our course. We care- committed. Holmes asks Wat- on Wednesday August 26 for fully take all precautions possi- son to accompany him and the GW Golf Course Candi- ble in this age of Covid 19, they travel to an empty house date’s Night. This new plat- following our Governor’s rules, in a London neighborhood. form worked well and the three and advice from the US and There they observe a crime candidates running for the the New Jersey Golf Asso- scene that includes cab prints Board introduced themselves ciations. Masks must be in the street and footprints in to the community. worn in and around the Pro the yard, a dead man who has The Golf Course remains in Shop. There is only one per- been poisoned but not robbed wonderful condition despite son allowed in a golf cart laid out in a room, and the the difficult weather conditions unless the other person is a word RACHE (the German in has had to endure. There family member who they live word for revenge) in blood on have been many weeks with with. The flag remains in the the wall. A woman's wedding temperatures in the 90s, there hole at all times so people ring falls off of the body when have been severe rainstorms, don’t handle the same object. it is lifted. The dead man's and there has been a storm For the same reason ball name is Enoch Drebber, and with severe winds that washers have been removed, he was from Cleveland. There knocked down trees all and there are no rakes in the was a note to his secretary, through the East Coast of the sand traps. Every time a cart Joseph Stangerson. United States. completes a round of golf the Over the next couple of We sprayed the course to cart is disinfected by spraying days Watson watches more prevent fungus from infecting it completely with sanitizing pieces of the puzzle fall into the fairways and greens. We fluid. place for Holmes. He informs removed trees and large tree Golf is one of the few sports Watson how he determined limbs that fell on the course. that is possible during this time the murderer's age and height We had an arborist inspect the period. Anyone who would like from his observations, as well remaining trees to see if they to learn is invited to make ar- as his complexion. An inter- needed to be treated or re- rangements at our Pro Shop. view with the constable on moved. (609)-860-6621 duty that night reveals that a drunken man in the street was actually probably the murderer returning for the ring. In the middle of the investigation, another Scotland Yard detec- tive on the case named Les- trade, bursts into the Holmes’ GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 11

Book Cases and Cases for Books

By Joan Freeman poster hanging on the wall ceiling built- in bookcase When our library closed in near one of my bookcases. It crammed with books! the spring because of the shows a stack of books with a Anne Frank loved to read Covid 19 virus, I was upset. quote from Heinrich Mann and write. In 1942 when the When it announced its reopen- claiming, "A house without Nazis occupied Holland Anne ing, I was overjoyed. I had books is like a room without and her family went into hiding missed my almost daily visits windows." People who like to in a secret annex behind the to borrow books or to attend a read also like bookcases. Al- business offices of her father. movie or a concert or lecture. I most sixty-five years ago my During this period, Anne wrote quickly took advantage of the husband and I met because he her diary. The entrance to the curbside deliveries that al- was urged by a friend to con- apartment was disguised by a lowed me to bring books home tact me thinking that we might movable bookcase. Sadly, and to snuggle down in a com- enjoy each other's company. after two years those in the fortable chair for a good read. After we were married, he con- annex were betrayed, cap- As of now, the library has spe- fessed that when he rang the tured and sent to concentra- cial hours for seniors to go into doorbell and I opened the tion camps where they per- the library to browse in the door, he decided I was the ished. bookshelves, wearing masks, person he would like to marry. Bookcases have recently and is again open to the gen- Was it my smile? No. Was it attracted my attention because eral public. my size? No. He told me that whenever I watch a TV news In my home I have a framed behind me spotted a floor to program where the reporters are reporting from their homes, they seem to be speaking in front of a bookcase. I wonder what impression they are try- Friendship ing to make. Does it make them seem more well in- formed? Do they want to place By Irwin Dunsky When your soul needs mending, your friend can be a soul mate. the classics or the best sellers Like a rose petal bullet in sight of the viewers? Do shooting across the sky, friend- When you need answers to life’s questions a friend may have the they want viewers to scan the ship sleeks through the night shelves to get a glimpse of and finds its way into your heart. answers and if not, they can just hold you. which political inclinations they Distance is not an obstacle. It have? Maybe they think the can travel across a room, a city, Friends are the universe’s gift to us for just trying. They are our books make a colorful back- a country, or even a continent. ground on the screen. Both parties are unaware that personal angels who watch over us on earth. In any case, I concur with their ensuing friendship is on its Heinrich Mann that a house way. It comes out of nowhere Friendships are born out of trust and grow through giving. without books is like a room and connects the most unlikely with no windows. people at times. Other times, it’s For it is in the giving that you will as natural as rain. receive the gift of friendship. Friends become like great Friends appear when they are fitting clothes or a special meal supposed to. All you have to do or great song. Life becomes to keep them is to be a friend. more enjoyable because they They stay for just as long as you are part of it. Friends can be- need them. Friendships are come that brother, sister, parent born in the heart but live in the or confidant you never had. soul. When you are lost, a friend True friends are there at the can find you. When you are finish line. Whether you win or hurting, a friend can heal you. lose the race, you’re always a winner to them. True friends love you for who you are, even when you don’t. So, cherish your friends and Join the nurture your friendships. For, Minyanaires : within that friendship you are very special. You were chosen You will feel like specifically because you are a Million! you. Your friends hold you in For more than 30 years, high esteem. They believe they the Minyanaires of Green- are lucky to have you as a briar at Whittingham have friend, and their life is better been available for our because you are part of it. friends and neighbors when Your friend is a gift you give in need for a minyan follow- yourself. ing the loss of a family member. One does not have to be fluent in reading Hebrew, nor are you committed to any schedule. It is your presence that is needed - and at your convenience. If you wish to join us, please call Bob Levine at 609-395-9325, Norman Katz at 609-409-0330 or Phyllis Kundel at 609-619-3656. Try joining us…you will feel good…actually BET- TER THAN GOOD…you WILL feel like a Million. PS…Ladies…this request is extended to you as well. PPS…Our services gen- erally do not exceed 30 min- utes.

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Poetry Corner

Face Masks 2020 a legion of angels were pre- ness, sent to greet him. Who was devoted to my fa- By Charlotte Rubin If you live a good life whatever ther, Hand-made or store bought you do Who received a degree from Available in every hue there should be a spot in Pace, Stripes, polka dots, or florals heaven reserved for you. Who gave up her career to And team logos on view be a full-time wife and Two ply or three ply mother, One time only or multi-use Roots Whose family came first. Which ones are the safest? By Ben Baum The Father, Be careful when you choose The Grandfather who mod- Who always seemed to be It’s not much to ask eled exemplary behavior, working, To rid the world of this blight Who demonstrated that busi- To support the family, So please wear a mask ness could be conducted Was my professional model And be proud you helped in honorably, as a fellow educator, this fight Who loved his family, Could get along with anyone, It’s such a simple thing to do Who fostered my curiosity via Who fostered my need to Yet the results will be borne memorable field trips, know why, out And appreciation of classical Who was always there for his Lives will be saved music. sons and wife, And that’s what it’s all about The Grandmother, Bubbee, The best teacher and princi-

Who never stopped moving, of his time. Yes, There Is an Who supported grandfather’s And the sum total of these efforts, roots, After Life Yet an anachronism in that These influences, By Bill Friedman she worked, was inde- These models, Seeing his name in the obit, a pendent, These sources of strength sort of cure Who was the best baker I and love, realizing he would suffer no ever knew, Have become the composite more. The Mother, of me. It reviewed how his life had Who fostered my inquisitive- transcended from the beginning to now that it’s ended. Feeling the pain of the loved Cooking Rut? These Easy ones he’s leaving of course, with no power to Ideas Inspire Instant temper their grieving. Pitying his family while seeing Creativity in the Kitchen his funeral arranged Due to quarantine and social Use a new ingredient: “Try a recognizing how their lives distancing measures, Ameri- would forever be changed. new ingredient you’ve never cans have found themselves cooked with before to expand Speeches and prayers, he’d cooking more at home than view from afar your palate,” says Celebrity ever before. However, after Chef and Restaurateur Jordan and the show of respect would creating some of the same brighten his star. Andino. meals week after week, many Host a virtual theme night: The Service would end, pall are starting to lack inspiration bearers called Invite friends for a virtual din- and hitting a home-cooking rut. ner party where everyone he’d feel the love as his grand- To shake things up in the children bawled. shows off their homemade kitchen, consider these 10 creations. To add a little ex- Hovering above the proces- ways that will add excitement sion, as if a bird citement to the virtual party, and creativity to your future pick a different theme to cre- arriving at the plot where his dishes. was being interred. ate a meal around - a luau, a Explore cultural dishes: crawfish boil or decades night A few more prayers, so many Look to other cultures for food tears are a few examples. Don’t inspiration. Whether inspired forget to add some fun decor he was laid to rest after 62 by a book you read, a movie years. to make the virtual mealtime you watched, or a place you extra special. Final hugs and kisses as have visited (or want to visit), mourners departed Get inspired online: With there are a lot of dishes that cooking classes going virtual as if on cue his ascension had can open your eyes to the way started. across countless social media people all around the world eat platforms, look to some of your At heaven’s gate St. Peter and enjoy food. would meet him favorite foodie influencers and celebrity chefs for inspiration in the kitchen. Your favorite cooking brands, restaurants and chefs are probably hosting online cooking classes where you can learn some new tips and simple tricks to make a tasty new dish. Get the gadgets and tools: Turn your culinary world up- side down with a new kitchen gadget. Try out a vegetable spiralizer that’ll help you make zoodles (zucchini noodles) or a dressing mixer to create homemade dressings, mari- nades and sauces. Pick up a sushi kit for a fun family dinner activity. Try trending recipes: Try your hand at one of the latest food trends for more motiva- tion in the kitchen. A few reci- pes that are gaining popularity include bread making, and cooking flavored gnocchi. Add new spices: An easy way to enhance any dish is by adding spices. Try a new spice or make your own blend. Whether you’re going for some heat or want to add a savory element, a spice you’ve never had before may do the trick. (Continued on page 13) GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 13

The Pandemic’s Financial (and Emotional) Toll Unfortunately, no matter 1) Practice self-care: The positive impact on the world, how hard some people work to pandemic has created a per- the people around us, and be financially responsible, fect storm for burnout, en- our own future.” obstacles outside their con- dangering financial futures 4) Set attainable goals: trol can sometimes prevent a and threatening personal When you start to feel em- person’s ability to keep up. In health. This stress can dimin- powered to move forward, fact, Prudential’s 2020 Finan- ish your ability to think you can set some simple, cial Wellness Census found soundly. “We’re impulsive, achievable goals to tackle. It that both before and during tired and discouraged,” is important to remind your- the pandemic, nearly half of Amanda says. “The mental self what is and is not in your Americans perceived their reserves meant for self- control before setting expec- financial mobility as fixed. discipline are gone, affecting tations. Clayman advises to This means many don’t feel how we think and act.” Mak- “realize that you don’t need it’s within their power to im- ing room for self-care can to solve your challenges prove their financial future, revive your decision-making overnight. Find the things even in promising times. skills and provide the clarity that you can do and do them Now that the pandemic has needed to de-stress. Clay- one at a time.” thrown the country into an man encourages everyone to Prudential’s Financial Well- economic tailspin, discour- “Take care of yourself physi- ness Census sheds light on a agement and anxiety are cally, mentally ... however, sobering fact: Too many peo- running high. Amanda Clay- you need to avoid burnout. ple are feeling that financial man, Prudential’s Financial Take a walk, a bath or just mobility is not within their Wellness Advocate, says that give yourself a moment to control, whether in good despite these unusual times breathe.” times or bad. This sense of when so many forces can 2) Stay connected: Despite stagnation, or in some cases, seem to be outside your con- being apart physically or per- regression can lead to feel- trol, there are actions and haps because of it, you still ings of hopelessness. Con- mindsets you can put in can lean on your personal versely, focusing on what place to help you feel men- communities for support. Be- can be controlled - however tally well and still hopeful. gin by considering which small a task - can have the Clayman offers the follow- communities fill an emotional opposite effect. It can make ing tips: need, and recognize that you feel resilient and empow- these needs may have ered. You can work to pre- changed since the pandemic. vent burnout by controlling Cooking Rut? For example, if you are living how you care for yourself, alone, you may be craving connecting to your personal more interactions featuring communities for support, cul- (Continued from page 12) lively discussion than usual. tivating a sense of purpose Furthermore, a new spice Then get creative with meth- and setting some achievable might even inspire new dishes ods of staying connected and goals. By owning your power you’ll love. strengthening bonds. Clay- over these aspects of life, Embrace backwards day: man says, “Zoom calls, Face- you can find a path toward Try shaking things up and eat Times and conversations resilience and hope for the breakfast for dinner and dinner across the street may not be future. for breakfast. Flipping around the same as a hug and con- the traditional awakens pal- versation over coffee, but it’s ates and is a simple way to still vital and rejuvenating keep meals interesting. Plus, human contact, even if it’s who doesn’t love waffles or unconventional.” egg bakes for dinner? 3) Act with purpose: Culti- Share a favorite, find a fa- vating a sense of purpose vorite: Organize a virtual or old can help you internalize that -fashioned recipe swap with your actions matter. Sys- friends and family. Discover temic economic and societal new meal options and walk challenges are dominating away with a pile of fresh reci- the news cycle, adding to a pes to cook at home. feeling of helplessness. It Make your own bowls: may seem counter-intuitive Whether it’s breakfast, lunch but this may be the best time or dinner, make a “build your to be self-centered. You may own bowl bar,” where your not have the power to fix the family can choose their own outside world but you can base and toppings for their still reflect on what gives custom creations. For exam- your life meaning and put ple, try a smoothie bowl by purpose at the center of how pairing yogurt, fresh fruit and you allocate your time and extras like grains and nuts for money. According to Clay- a nutrient-filled breakfast. For man, “When so many exter- dinner, try a rice bowls that nal things seem to be holding can be customized to your us down, our purpose re- liking. minds us that we still have (BPT) our own power to have a

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Grilled Grape, Strawberry and Mango Skewers with Honey-Orange Glaze Serves 4 Ingredients 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 1 cup green California grapes 1 cup red or black California grapes 1 mango, cut into chunks 12 strawberries, cut in half 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon orange zest 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint

Directions Prepare grill or broiler. Skewer fruit, alternating grapes with mango and strawberries. Prepare glaze by mixing honey, orange zest, orange juice and salt. Both fruit skewers and glaze should be at room temperature before grilling. Grill skewers over hot coals until lightly browned on each side, about 2-4 minutes per side. Brush fruit with glaze and sprinkle with mint. Serve warm. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 275; Protein 2 g; Carbohydrate 72 g; Fat 1 g (3% Calories from Fat); Sat Fat 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 151 mg; Fiber 4 g. GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE OCTOBER 2020 – PAGE 15

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