New Beginnings at Raritan Valley Volume 14 • Number 2 • F E B R U a R Y 2 0 1 9

New Beginnings at Raritan Valley Volume 14 • Number 2 • F E b r u A R Y 2 0 1 9

Ta y lor M a n a g e m e n t T e a m Community Activities Manager Coordinator Barbara Cruz Pat Patello [email protected] [email protected] 732-568-0999 732-448-9180 A fter Hours E m e r g e n c y: 1-888-992-9288 *Be advised that an emergency is defined as danger to life and/or property. Remember our Website Address: Please note: The articles, opinions and other information contained in this newsletter do not necessarily express the opinion or position of the Renaissance at Raritan Valley Master, HOA and COA Associations, its Boards of Trustees or management. WWW.RRVSOMERSET.ORG We Specialize in Buying & Selling in the We’re by your side so your loved one Renaissance Community can stay at home.

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Page 2 • February 2019 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley [email protected], 732-474-0107 RRV Boards of Table of contents Trustees for 2019 Taylor Management Team �� Cover RRV Boards of Trustees for 2019 ��3 Master Association 2019 Open Meetings ��3 President – 11/20, John Reilly Call The Gatehouse ��4 5 Medici Drive ...... [email protected] Club Meeting Dates ��4 V.P. – 11/19, Cheryl Palent Management Office Hours of Operation ��4 2305 Ambassador Court ...... [email protected] Snow Clearing Procedures When MORE Than 2 Inches ��4 Treasurer – 11/20, Gary Rosenthal Snow Clearing When LESS Than 2 Inches ��4 4306 Avery Court �� [email protected] E-mail For Submissions ��5 Secretary – 11/20, Ken Rachford Reminders from the Master Board ��5 8 Renaissance Boulevard �� [email protected] Homeowners: Garbage & Recycling Receptacles ��5 HOA Resident Bulk Trash ��5 Trustee – 11/19, Elia (Elly) Paino-Viquez 49 Esplanade Drive ...... [email protected] Special Thank You ��6 Upcoming Events ��6 Condominium Association Rules of the RRV Roads ��6 President – 11/19, Janet Wetherill Clubhouse Parking Guidelines ��7 2305 Avery Court ��[email protected] Celebrating This Month ��7 Celebration Form ��7 V.P. – 11/20, Nancy Nelsen 4207 Avery Court ��[email protected] Please Use The Sidewalks ��7 Mailbox Access ��7 Treasurer – 11/20, Debra Cali 2104 Ambassador Court �� [email protected] Wanted ��8 RRV Deli News ��8 Secretary – 11/20, Diane Murray 2102 Avery Court ��[email protected] Amazon.com Deliveries ��8 Men’s Club: President’s Message ��8 Trustee – 11/19, Doug Korn 2202 Avery Court ��[email protected] Men’s Club Upcoming Meeting ��9 Goodwill Notification Chairperson ��9 Homeowner’s Association Caribbean Cruise ��9 Ringing in the New Year at Renaissance ��10, 11 President – 11/20, Joanne Sternberg 31 Renaissance Blvd ��[email protected] Women’s Club Bingo Flyer ��12 V.P. – 11/19, Peter Provenzale 56 Renaissance Blvd ��[email protected] Dine to Donate Flyer ��13 President’s Message ��14 Treasurer – 11/20, Luis Diaz Sunshine Notification List ��14 41 Renaissance Blvd ...... [email protected] Cheesecake Baking Contest ��14, 15 SECRETARY – 11/19, Jim Efron Ramblings ��16 37 Medici Drive ...... [email protected] Tech Talk ��16, 17 Trustee – 11/20, Joseph Kregler Need a Notary? ��17 39 Medici Drive �� [email protected] On The Road To Morocco ��18, 19 Soup to Nuts ��19 2019 Open Board Meetings* Crossword (Solution page 25) ��20 Master Association What’s Happening ��21, 22 February 19 ��7:00 PM (New Time) Views from the Recliner ��22 • March 19 • June 18 • October 15 Christmas with Bill and Barbara Idenden ��22 • April 16 • July 16 • November 19 – Annual Animal Corner ��24, 25 • May 21 • August 20 meeting & Election Belated Chanukah Celebration ��26 • September 17 • December 17 Crafty Klatch Holiday Luncheon ��26 Larry & Felice Gruber Celebrating the Holidays With Their Family ��26 HOA Burt & Marsha Friedberg ��27 • April 9 • September 10 Jane Tamang’s Photo Creations ��27 • June 11 • November 12 – Annual Meeting & Election Sudoku (Solutions on page 30) ��29 COA Fit For Life ��30 February 27 ��7:00 PM (New Time) Trivia Night ��31 • March 27 • June 26 • November 11 – Budget & Reservation & Refund Policies ��32 • April 24 • August 28 • Candidate Night Editorial Staff ��32 • May 22 • September 25 • November 13 – Annual Guidelines for Photographs ��32 Meeting & Election Renaissance Ballroom Rental ��32 *All meeting dates are subject to changes as required by Renaissance Condo Reps ��32 the Board of Trustees or the community February Calendar ��33 March Calendar ��34 [email protected], 732-474-0107 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley February 2019 • Page 3 Call The Gatehouse Snow Clearing Procedures When MORE Than 2 Inches

732-568-0302 LMS performs snow clearing operations Calling all residents! Please remember to contact the Gatehouse to clear driveways and walks in situations to advise the guard of contractors or other visitors coming into RRV. where snow is two (2) inches or greater. It is This will ensure arrivals are handled as smoothly and expeditiously important to understand that under normal circumstances as possible. driveways and walks are expected to be cleared within twelve (12) hours of the snowfall ending. Thus as an example, if the snow finishes falling at 4:00 AM, residents should not expect their walks and driveways to be cleared until 4:00 PM Club Meeting later that afternoon. That time frame is subject to change when conditions such as road closures, trees and wires down, and power Dates outages that delay or impede the arrival of snow removal crews and equipment at RRV. MEN’S CLUB – Tuesday, February 5 �� 7:00 PM LMS has established alternating starting points in the community for snow clearance with each snowfall. This rotation of starting points is WOMEN’S CLUB – Wednesday, February 20 �� 7:00 PM done so that different homeowners get cleared first for each new snowfall. Claims of preferential treatment are without foundation and are unfair. Residents who are approved on the priority snow clearance list will have their properties cleared first. As a reminder, the approved priority list is comprised solely of residents requiring serious medical treatment Management Office such as dialysis, radiation, and chemotherapy; first responders; and active medical practitioners. All residents on the priority list have Hours of Operation provided documentation acceptable to the Board. There is no priority provision for clearing property of residents In order to better serve the needs of our community, effective for any other reason, including getting to work or appointments. We immediately the Management Office will maintain the following will not prioritize requests other than for medical needs or occupations hours of operation: stated above. While medical priorities are, indeed, necessary, any Monday through Friday ��8:30 AM-4:00 PM additional prioritizing would further diminish the efficiency of the snow Saturday & Sunday ��Closed removing process. Lastly, we stress that cars should not be parked on the street during snow storms. Street parking impedes the plows clearing the snow on the street and is a safety hazard and may result in vehicular damage.

Snow Clearing When LESS Family Owned Since 1964 Than 2 Inches

Auto PAinting We understand some residents feel the need to have snow cleared from their walks and/or driveways when there is less than a two-inch snowfall. & Bodyworks Please understand that this is discretionary by the homeowner and strictly the responsibility of and at the cost of the homeowner. Residents are urged Before After to discuss this issue with their families or friends to determine if they wish to clear the under 2-inch snow themselves or hire people to do so. In addition, there are a variety of ice melt products available on the market that our community manager has already communicated in an earlier eblast. These products should be “friendly” to the areas applied and pet- friendly as needed and can be applied by the resident. There are firms that can be contacted by individual homeowners to clear snow under 2 inches. Although the HOA does not endorse any • Free Estimates specific company, we are aware of several that offer snow clearing • Expert Bodywork 10% OFF services. We are aware of a few companies that would do residential & Auto Painting driveways. Note that LMS cannot be hired by individuals because Any JOb of liability issues. While we are not recommending or endorsing any • Foreign & Domestic company, most have websites where residents can get information. The • State-of-the-Art (up to $200.00 maximum) homeowner would contract with them as individuals, and the HOA would Spray Booth With This Ad not be involved. Companies engaged by homeowners should be properly • Towing Services Expires 3/31/19 insured. Following are some companies offering services that have been brought to the Board’s attention. They are not endorsed by RRV. Kleen Seal (the driveway seal firm) provides additional service under the “shovel my snow” name. We believe that they would charge 732-469-7022 about $50 or $60 depending on how many residents would be interested. Sign-ups would be through their website www.justshovelmysnow.com www.johnnysautobodynj.com Donovan Lawn Care Inc. 908-371-9537 643 River Rd, 119 Main Street, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 www.donovanlawncare.com

Page 4 • February 2019 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley [email protected], 732-474-0107 E-Mail Submission Details HOA Resident Bulk Trash

Please send all your submissions for New Beginnings (whether Effective August 2018 articles or photos) to: Each single family home is allowed one bulk pickup per [email protected] month at no additional charge and is included as part of our THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS THE 8TH OF contract with Dave’s Suburban Disposal Service. Bulk pickup EACH MONTH. Recurring articles must be re-submitted each items will be removed as scheduled on Wednesdays and Fridays. month in order to ensure timely and accurate publication. All bulk items must be called into Dave’s Suburban Disposal Service, LLC at 908-369-2222 to schedule pick up to ensure Photo Submissions* appropriate space on truck as well as know it was a resident dropping materials. These items are detailed below on Schedule A •• All photographs must be submitted electronically. (Acceptable Bulk Items). •• Individuals must be identified by first and last name, in the order shown in the photograph. SCHEDULE A ACCEPTABLE BULK ITEMS •• Photographs without captions identifying those pictured will not Phone: 908-369-2222 • Fax: 908-369-2226 be accepted for publication. •• Space constraints may inhibit the use of captions for some group Additional Bags (under 40 lbs) Mattresses (Twin, Double, Queen, King) photographs. Arm Chair Mower*** •• Give it your best shot! No need to send multiples of the same Bed Frame w/Metal Rails Microwaves (Built In or Counter Top) group shot/setting. * Please see “Guidelines for Photographs” in the back of each issue Bike Reclining Chair of New Beginnings for helpful tips to ensure your photographs are Dehumidifier Refrigerator* simply the best. Dishwasher Rugs and Rug Pads (12’ X 12’, 9’ X 12’) (Note: Must be cut to 4’ length, rolled, and tied) Doors (Inside or Outside) Sink Reminders From Dressers (4 Drawer, 6 Drawer, Armoire) Sofa The Master Board Dryer Spreader – Lawn End Table Stove Please remember that no signs should be placed on association common property, both inside the community and along Weston Road. Entertainment Center Tables (5 - 25 lbs, 25 - 50 lbs, 50+ lbs) This includes, but may not be limited to, political signs, For Sale signs, (5 - 25 lbs, 25 - 50 lbs, 50+ lbs) and Open House signs. The management office has been instructed to Exercise Equipment (Small) Toilet remove any signs on the common property. Don’t forget to tell your realtor of this restriction. File Cabinet (2 Drawer, 4 Drawer) Tubs (Cast Iron, Tin, or Plastic) In May, 2016, the Master Board announced a policy prohibiting the Freezer* Vacuum Cleaner feeding of animals on common property owned or maintained by the Grill (w/o Propane Tank)** Washer Master Association. This was done so as not to attract more geese, rats and other animals. Please abide by this resolution. Hot Water Heater Window AC Unit Loveseat Wood Pallets

All bulk items must be out at the curb the night before the Homeowners: Garbage & scheduled pickup day. * Any items containing FREON must be ‘deactivated’ and Recycling Receptacles certified by a professional. ** No propane tanks, hazardous waste (e.g., wet paint, HOA board members have noticed that some garbage receptacles are gasoline, oil, etc.) and no E-Waste. left outside well after the garbage has been collected, violating ARC rules. *** All gas and oil must be removed. The rules state that garbage cannot be put out to the curb before For any item(s) not listed, contact Dave’s Suburban Disposal 5PM of the day preceding pick-up. After pick-up, they should be Service, LLC at (908) 369-2222. brought inside, or at least hidden from view, as soon as possible. Dave’s does NOT take any of the following recyclables: While it is understandable residents may be out for the day or Electronics (TVs, computers, printers, keyboards, overnight, then they should ask a neighbor to put the garbage can to the monitors) and Tires side of the house, or in some cases, at the front door. Residents can dispose of used electronics for free on “First Recyclables should be put out no sooner than 5PM the day Saturday of the Month” drop-off days. This program is held once preceding pick-up. And - one important note – if we have a lot of wind, a month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling the plastics and papers have been blown all over our community as well Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane in Bridgewater. As part of the as into the pond. Please consider weighing down light-weight items. program, the Recycling Center accepts VCRs, TVs, typewriters, Please tie magazines and newspapers so they will not blow. You can radios, stereo equipment, modems, fax machines, cell phones and also put lighter weight plastics towards the bottom of the receptacle and used computer electronics such as computers, CPUs, monitors, put heavier bottles on top to create weight. CRTs and printers. Other acceptable items include CDs, DVDs, Board members have also received complaints of residents computer disks, diskettes, videotapes and cassette tapes. For more putting garbage or recyclables in someone else’s receptacles, without information or to view the drop schedule visit: permission from the receptacle’s owner. This is strictly prohibited. Joanne Sternberg, President http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/recycle.htm [email protected], 732-474-0107 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley February 2019 • Page 5 “The Coffee Break” Free to the RRV Community Special Thank You when: Wednesday, February 13 10:30 AM–11:30 AM The Singh family (Paula Singh, Clubhouse Ballroom Neeraj Singh, Denise Hassinger) send Take a break from the hustle and bustle their thanks to members of this community of the season! Join us for complimentary for their condolences, each in their way. coffee and light refreshments at 10:30AM Its warmth touched our hearts. We wish in the Clubhouse Ballroom. No reservation everybody a Happy 2019. Paula Singh required! *** Saint Peter’s University Hospital Presents: Heart Health Presentation Free to the RRV Community when: Thursday, February 21 Upcoming Events 7:00 PM–8:00 PM Clubhouse Ballroom An Evening with Heart disease is the leading cause Living the Dream Trio of death in the United States. The when: Saturday, February 2 month of February is dedicated to 8:00 PM–10:00 PM raising awareness about heart disease Clubhouse Ballroom and increasing knowledge about prevention. Educate yourself on the dangers of heart disease and get on cost: $15 per person (includes track to better heart health here! entertainment & dessert) Please contact Pat in the Management Office by Friday, February The Living the Dream Trio will 15 to reserve your spot! take you on a musical journey from *** classic standards, to Frank Sinatra to the 60’s, 70’s and beyond. Their unique An Evening of Great blend of tunes is sure to delight you on Entertainment & Irish Fare a journey down musical memory lane! Featuring The Cracked *** Walnuts “Celtic Voyage”! When: Saturday, March 16 Super Bowl Sunday Clubhouse �� 7:00 PM Free to the RRV Community COST: $25 per person when: February 3 ��4:00pm Corned Beef & Cabbage Buffet Dinner by Mangia Buono! Clubhouse Ballroom Join us as we welcome the Cracked Walnuts (Jan & Jeff Ausfahl) Join your friends and neighbors in to take us on a Celtic Voyage! The “Celtic Voyage” program features the Clubhouse Ballroom and watch the traditional Irish and Scottish songs, tunes and sea shanties. The Cracked game on the big screen! Bring your Walnuts have performed at state, county and local festivals, cultural own food and refreshments. events and public libraries throughout the US! (Participants are responsible for orchestrating their own table clean *** up.) Contact Pat in the Management Office to reserve your spot! *** Coming Soon •• Atlantic City Casino Bus Trip •• Art Zuckerman Harlem Bus Tour •• Longwood Gardens •• Grounds for Sculpture •• International Food Night •• Museum Mile Bus Trip D&D Painters 732-968-6549 eXCLUsiVe Rules Of The danddpainters.com for Renaissance RRV Roads • Interior & Exterior Painting of Raritan Valley • Power Washing Please be sure to observe the posted • Wallpaper Installation & Removal Residents Only speed limits of 20 MPH AND STOP SIGNS throughout our community. Free estimates 10% OFF Most auto accidents occur less Fully insured Please present ad. than 5 miles from home – let’s keep our NJ Lic # 13VHO1857000 Expires 2/28/19 RRV roadways safe and secure!

Page 6 • February 2019 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley [email protected], 732-474-0107 Clubhouse Parking Please Use The Sidewalks Guidelines Walking is such a wonderful exercise for all - Just a reminder about some of the guidelines about parking in the especially for seniors. It is good for the heart and for Clubhouse parking lot. strengthening bones. We are so lucky to have such a nice •• Don’t park in the areas marked as fire lanes or fire zones - if you must stop to drop off people or things, please keep to five minutes. This is community which enables us to partake in this healthful a Franklin Township Fire Safety rule - we (or you) could be fined. activity. However, it has been brought to the attention of •• Don’t park your car in the parking lot overnight without letting the the HOA Board that residents are walking two and three Community Management office B ( arbara or Pat) know. They will abreast IN THE STREETS. We do have a fair amount tell you where is the best place to put your vehicle. The Association of traffic here at RRV and the streets are rather narrow. cannot be responsible for your vehicle if left overnight. For the safety of all, both pedestrians and drivers, please •• Don’t park in the spaces reserved for handicap vehicles - unless you DO NOT walk in the streets. Please use the sidewalks. have the sticker, placard or plate. That’s a NJ law and a big fine. •• Park only in the spaces that are painted on the macadam. Parking Joanne Sternberg, HOA President anywhere else is an obstruction and might result in unnecessary damage to your car - and others. •• Drive slowly in the parking lot (and on the streets). It’s darker earlier and it gets a little harder each year for us to see each other. •• Don’t drive or park on the sidewalks and don’t walk on the streets - Mailbox Access they are both dangerous things to do. Master Association Board of Trustees It’s especially important that unrestricted access to your mailbox is maintained six days a week. Please make sure your visitors or contractors park in front of your home (or your neighbor’s home) such that the mailboxes are not blocked. The letter carrier will not make deliveries to a home whose mailbox is not accessible from his driving Celebrating This Month position. Let’s work together to ensure we all receive our mail!

BIRTHDAYS Irv Breier ��February 5 Diane Fishman ��February 6 Peter Provenzale ��February 8 RoseMarie LaTorre ��February 16

Celebration Form Please submit all Celebration Forms to Pat Patello in the Management Office by email ([email protected]) or by hard copy drop off to Pat in the Management Office. Even if you have previously submitted your birthday or anniversary dates, we ask that you resubmit your information. In this way we can be sure to honor all requests for celebrations in an accurate and timely manner! Thank You. 908-431-4224 BIRTHDAY(s) Brian McClintock Address ______NJ Audiologist #653 Audiologist Hearing Aid Dispenser #1024 ______

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No______Yes______Offer expires March 31, 2019 [email protected], 732-474-0107 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley February 2019 • Page 7 Wanted RRV Deli News Do you have a short story, poem, humorous experience, See What’s Cookin’ at the RRV Deli travelogue, or just a family experience that you would like to share Join us at the Deli on Wednesday, February 6 from 12-2PM with others in the community? We will be delighted to publish for a “homemade”, mouthwatering roast beef sandwich on a Kaiser your piece, with or without pictures. role (while supplies last)! Hot or cold, dress it up, dress it down - the Please submit your work before the 8th of the month to the choice is yours! (Horseradish sauce, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato.) newsletter site: [email protected]. Our regular Deli menu will also be available. If you are interested in a “permanent” or substitute position cooking, prepping, shopping or cashiering please contact Pat in the Management Office. As always, Deli volunteers receive a free lunch while on duty! And Remember, the Deli Offers Call Ahead Ordering: 732-227-1230 Submitted by Pat Patello SomerSet Family PhySical theraPy A modern therapy center providing physical therapy and specialized programs to get you Fit 4 Life. SPecializing in treating: Amazon.com Deliveries n Joint Replacements n Back & Neck Pain n Shoulder Pain n Arthritis Please be advised that if you are expecting a delivery from Amazon, n Spinal Stenosis n Balance & Gait you will need to make the Gatehouse aware of that delivery. Our goal here is to keep the residents safe and the issue we located in your are running into is that since Amazon has become very large and neighborhood! 732-356-5363 widespread, we are having drivers, at times, show up in unmarked 14 Worlds Fair Drive, Suite M Call today for more vehicles delivering Amazon orders. All drivers are asked for Amazon Somerset, NJ 08873 information and to schedule a ID. Those drivers who do not have ID are turned away if we are not www.somersetfamilypt.com Free Assessment! aware that you are expecting a delivery and cannot reach you. To prevent your order from being turned away, please call the Gatehouse to let them know that you are expecting an order and your name and address will be recorded for that delivery. Thank you, Barbara Cruz, Community Manager

Men’s Club News

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Hopefully, this newsletter finds you all “The Friendly Store of Value” in good health and coping with the winter weather. Remember that Spring is just around the corner. By the way, 908-725-1566 how are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? If you’ve slipped, there is still time to try again. 800-794-7124 Although many of our members have fled to warmer climates, the Men’s Club activities do not stop. fax 908-725-9375 th 118 West Main Street • Somerville, NJ •• On February 5 , at 7 pm, in the RRV ballroom, the Men’s Club will www.RedelicoPaint.com be pleased to sponsor another Free Pizza and Movie night. This year’s Jennie, Tom, Randy, & Wendy movie will be Clint Eastwood as “Dirty Harry” in The Enforcer. (See separate article.) HouRs: •• On March 5th, the Men’s Club will, once again, have Linda Barth Mon-Wed, Fri � � � � � � � �7:30am–5:30pm Thursday� � � � � � � � � � � � 7:30am–8:00pm returning as our guest speaker. Her presentation will deal with NJ Saturday � � � � � � � � � � � � 8:00am–5:00pm Originals, Technological Marvels and Odd Inventions. Watch the Sunday � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Closed Men’s Club bulletin board for details. •• On Saturday morning, April 13th, the Men’s Club will, once again, To entice you to come in and meet us�� Bring in this coupon & receive have a breakfast meeting. Please save the date. Help make a difference. At every meeting, or whenever you’re in the Clubhouse, bring something in for the Franklin Food Bank and/or ______20% OFF for the soldiers thru Operation Shoebox. There are containers in the 908-725-1566 or 800-794-7124 Clubhouse for that purpose. (Tax deductible checks, made payable to Sale, net items & Aura excluded. Coupon must be either organization, may be placed in the Men’s Club mailbox in the OT used at point-of-sale. Expires 2/28/19. Clubhouse lobby.) Submitted by Dave Bialick, President

Page 8 • February 2019 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley [email protected], 732-474-0107 Men’s Club Goodwill Notification Chairperson MEN’S CLUB Illnesses & Condolences MEETING Burt Friedberg ...... 732-873-1255 Pizza and Movie Night th Tuesday, February 5 • 7:00 PM Caribbean Cruise In The RRV Ballroom Aboard Celebrity Reflections. Harris and Diane Schwartz, Sue Dreifus Food and Beverages are FREE and Joel Oberman. Open to Men’s Club Members Only

Watch Clint Eastwood, Tyne Daly and Harry Guardino in “The Enforcer”

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[email protected], 732-474-0107 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley February 2019 • Page 11 Page 12 • February 2019 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley [email protected], 732-474-0107 [email protected], 732-474-0107 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley February 2019 • Page 13 thanks to Marilynn Efron and the Hospitality Committee. Finally, our W omen’s Club Dine to Donate was held at Confectionately Yours. As always, it was a great success and the food was wonderful. Special Events ended the PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE month’s activities with a movie, review, and luncheon. As I write this message, I am thinking Our February Women’s Club meeting will feature Patty Turse who about our new charity for this year, GiGi’s will perform a harp concerto. Dine to Donate will be held at Ray’s Bistro. Playhouse, a non-profit organization. As you can see, the Women’s Club is always busy. If you are new GiGi’s Playhouse is a stand-alone Down Syndrome Achievement in our community, newly retired, or find yourself with time on your Center located in Hillsborough, NJ. Its goal is to help people with Down hands and would like to join our club or work on a committee, please Syndrome strive for achievement, empowerment, and self-confidence. call me, Rita Kasoff, 732-873-2987. The Playhouse also provides a place where families can gather to find Submitted by Rita Kasoff, Women’s Club President comfort and information regarding day to day challenges. The Women’s Club started January with our first Bingo of the New Year. Our newest event was a Cheesecake Baking Contest. Two professional chefs chose the winning cheesecake bakers. Women’s Club Sunshine Congratulations to Toni Scotto who won first place. First place for the Notification List – Condolences most popular cheesecake, chosen by all present, was baked by Linda Swartz. See all the winners’ beautiful cakes in a separate article in this & Illnesses newsletter. Everyone enjoyed tasting all the delicious cheesecakes. Condo Representative: ina Spero ��732-828-0099 At our Women’s Club meeting, we were entertained with a DVD of House Representative: Barbara Bratten ��732-649-3603 Sebastian Maniscalco, a comedian. We enjoyed the great refreshments

Women’s Club Cheesecake Baking Contest On Sunday, January 13th, the Women’s Club held a Cheesecake All attendees sampled each cake was also scored each one. Top Baking Contest attended by the RRV community. The proceeds from scorers were first place,L inda Swartz for her Crowning Glory cheesecake this event will go to GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down Syndrome Achievement (#5); second place, Jackie Goss for her Cheesecake with Pastry Crust Center, located in Hillsborough, NJ. (#14); third place, Felicia Giamundo for her Pumpkin Cheesecake with Fifteen delicious cheesecakes were created by excellent Salted Caramel Sauce (#5). All the recipes for the fifteen cheesecakes Renaissance bakers. Professional chefs from Bam Desserts and La were printed in a pamphlet and distributed to attendees. Bonbonaire Bake Shop judged the cakes on presentation, originality Thank you to the Cheesecake Committee, chaired by Barbara and, of course, taste. The winners were first place, Toni Scotto for her Hirschman, who worked hard to make this event possible, Bam Desserts Red Velvet cheesecake (#13); second place, Barbara Hirschman for her and La Bonbonaire Bake Shop for judging the cheesecakes and the Bananas Foster cheesecake (#3); third place, Sue Dreifus for her Mocha GiGi’s Playhouse volunteers for making this a fun Sunday afternoon. Chocolate cheesecake (#11). Submitted by Susan Kebart

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Rita Kasoff with grandson Tommy who won the cheesecake word search contest. [email protected], 732-474-0107 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley February 2019 • Page 15 to tell us that coffee is hot. 3) It is usually so cold in Canada that they are Ramblings happy with anything that is hot, regardless of where it is spilled. But stupid is not restricted to a particular area. It is rampant by Bill Idenden everywhere. Here are some laws that supposedly intelligent people have felt were needed to protect the public. US federal law makes it I have to tell you that I am becoming concerned with how dumb illegal to issue a fake Weather Bureau forecast. The Weather Bureau can people are becoming. I saw a commercial once that showed cars driving screw up forecasts without help, so do not make it worse than it already off a cliff into the ocean in Italy and then driving up onto the shore here is. In Bergen County, NJ, Blue Laws are still in effect. The only stores in the US. At the bottom of the screen was a disclaimer that said, “For permitted to be open on Sundays are grocery stores and liquor stores. demonstration purposes only. Do not attempt.” So, let’s get some snacks and a bottle of good vodka and sit around Are there really people out there who would see that commercial, bemoaning the fact that we can’t go shopping. fly to Italy, buy a car, drive it off a cliff into the ocean and expect to There are some laws that you have to wonder what happened drive all the way to New York? Really?? I would think that those people to make the law necessary. For example, in Baltimore it is illegal to would have a hard time just remembering to breathe, without trying to take a lion to the movies. An Illinois state law requires that a man’s navigate, under water, from there to here. female companion has to call him “Master” while out on a date. This I suppose there should have been a disclaimer on a series of law does not apply to married couples. I’m guessing it is a law that is Anheuser-Busch commercials. The series showed ads in which two not enforced too often. I would truly love to know the background on beautiful women came to life in front of two truck drivers. A Michigan this law from Oklahoma – it is illegal to have a sleeping donkey in your man bought a case of beer, drank it and failed to see the two women. He bathtub after 7 PM. sued the company for false advertising. The court dismissed the case. New York City has two laws that I find interesting.O ne is that it is But this does highlight the dumbness of people. That guy really thought illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing “body hugging clothing”. the women would appear because he drank the beer. After drinking In some cases I have to agree and feel that the law should be extended a whole case, he’s lucky he could see. Maybe they appeared and he to men, too. The other law states that women may go topless in public, missed them because he was in the bathroom after drinking all that beer. providing it is not being used as a business. An additional benefit to this Here is something else for us to consider. Some years ago a woman law is the woman avoids being fined by violating the other law. bought coffee at McDonald’s. She spilled the coffee and burned herself Generally, I think people are becoming stupid because it is easier as a result. She sued, they settled and now they have a warning on the than being not stupid. I once heard a salesman in a large home goods cups that say the coffee is hot. I would think that we should be able to store talking to a customer about faux (pronouncing the x in the word) figure that out for ourselves.U nless you ask for iced coffee, you should wood. I was in a parking lot once where there was a single row of spaces be able to work out the fact that it is hot. That, however, is not the point. that could be entered from either side. I stood and watched a guy back The point is that when you cross the border into Canada, McDonald’s into the space, when all he had to do was pull into it. When some people does not have that warning on their cups. This leads to one of three are asked why they back into parking spaces, one person replied that conclusions – 1) Canadians are smarter than we are and have figured out it made it easier to pull out. “Besides I hate backing up and this way that coffee is hot. 2) We are dumber than Canadians and need someone I avoid it.” Okay, Einstein, but how did you get into the space? It just proves what I am always saying, “You can’t make this stuff up!” Now, time for the latest fact – donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes. I wonder if this occurs more in Oklahoma after 7PM. Tax Planning & Preparation for That’s all for now. See you next time. 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It takes you back in time. extract I had taken a small cart with me in case we did a lot of walking. •• ¼ teaspoon salt The only time I used it was in Marrakesh. Long small alleys led to a •• 2 cups While Lily medieval looking hotel that had a very small room with a bath. It was all-purpose flour adequate and very clean. I took my cart. Yes, I was a “bag lady,” and •• 1 ¼ cups finely we walked and walked until we found our destination, a beautiful small chopped pecans synagogue with an inside courtyard. An elderly couple was brewing mint tea. They had flat bread and what appeared to be scrambled eggs Directions: and tomatoes. They asked us to join them, and we did. I offered to •• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with pay but they said “no”. Instead, we left a donation, and I bought Stu parchment or silicone baking mat. a handmade yarmulke. The rest of the day was spent in the bazaar. We •• In a large bowl, (or in the bowl of your stand mixer) cream your came back tired but happy. I bought Stu a bag of raw cashews. (It’s easy butter and sugar together. Add the vanilla and salt and mix well. to find gifts for him) Slowly add the flour, mixing well after each addition. A thick dough will form. Add the chopped pecans and mix well. Day three: The next day the van picked us up and we left for a •• Scoop 1 tablespoon of the dough out and roll it into a ball and long trip to Essaouira, a seaside town on the coast where we were to place it on the cookie sheet. I like using a 1 tablespoon cookie stay for three days. What will we do for three days, I wondered. Boy, dough scoop to get them all the same size. Continue until all was I wrong. The hotel was a former private home that took your breath the dough has been formed into balls. Place them on the cookie away. Our room was large and spacious and wonderful. Breakfast sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. outside by the pool and then off to the bazaar. A taxi ride for about two •• Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes then gently roll dollars got you there. Our first stop was to an old synagogue that had them in powdered sugar while still warm. Allow them to cool two floors with a winding stairway. From up above a voice in Hebrew completely and then coat them in powdered sugar again. shouted, “Shalom”. The caretaker spoke only Hebrew and Elana went Submitted by Barbara Idenden upstairs to speak to him. Right next door was an even older synagogue that had been in total disrepair. It had since been renovated. There were two floors, gleaming old wood, and pictures on the wall of their glorious past. The synagogues were on a back street, and we came into the bazaar where only locals shopped. We had lunch at a small café, including ice cream, and then I took a taxi back to the hotel, sat by the pool and relaxed while Elana went to a spa. She came back all smiles and henna tattoos on both hands. Day four: The next day we took a cooking class. We had to climb Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare, including seafood, three stairways to a fancy restaurant with a kitchen. The rest of the class grilled meats and a variety of vegetarian options. went shopping and bought chickens to be plucked, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables. I waited behind. I was not going to do those stairs again. We cooked and chopped an exotic and delicious meal. Day five: On our last day in this seaside town, we went to the beach, watched boys riding camels at the end of the water, and then ate fresh fish at a local little hut. Day six: The van picked us up the following morning to take us back to Casablanca. That night we ate dinner at a good restaurant. The 908-722-1360 other two women left to buy “stuff”. Elana and I wandered to an outside café. 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A proper space for an event. camera setting will also ensure that, should the printer want • The event will be opened up to guests of residents providing that the to enlarge some pictures, the event has not been sold out. Notice will be given when the event is results will be photos that are sharp and of high-quality. Also, please open to guests. send no more than two pictures in one e-mail as file becomes too • As always, each event is first-come, first-served. big with more. Send to [email protected]. Make sure to include a brief caption AND your full name in the body of your e-mail. If you are ScANNiNg a photo, please scan it AT LeAST 300 dpi and save as a high resolution JPeG. Refund Policy There is no need to adjust your photo. The Publisher has Photoshop and can adjust it accordingly. Refunds will ONLY be given under the following circumstances: 1) The resident is hospitalized. 2) There is a death in the immediate family. Renaissance Ballroom Rental 3) Renaissance Clubhouse Activities finds it possible to resell the If you have an event for which you need to rent a room, where else ticket or bus seat. should you have it but right in your own beautifully decorated clubhouse? 4) The event is cancelled by Renaissance Clubhouse Activities. The Clubhouse Ballroom can hold up to 90 guests comfortably at tables and has a stage for entertainers or DJ. You can bring in your own caterer or ask Pat Patello for recommendations. Since March 1, 2009, the Ballroom Rental fee is $400. This charge includes the four-hour Ballroom rental fee, use of the Ballroom kitchen, a security guard and a cleaning maintenance person. There is also a security deposit required of $500. This check is refunded after the event and the facilities have been inspected for no damages. New Beginnings at Raritan Valley You will need your own insurance to cover the day of your event. New Beginnings is published at the beginning of each Please consult your homeowners insurance company for details. month and is mailed free to residents of Renaissance at Raritan Guests are allowed to use the men’s and ladies’ rooms. Guests are not Valley. Additional copies are available at the Clubhouse. allowed to use other Clubhouse amenities. No parties can be held for children under the age of 18. Liquor is now ALLOWeD at all ballroom Editorial rental events provided your insurance includes “Host Liquor Liability News articles and columns may be submitted by e-mail to Insurance.” [email protected]. If an e-mail contains an attachment, See Pat Patello for applications and more information. the attachment must be a Microsoft Word document. All photos and other hard copy submissions should be given to Pat Patello in the Management Office. (See NEXT guidelines for photographs.) If submitting photos of people, please correctly identify the subjects in the order shown. Residents should be listed Renaissance Condo using their first and last names. Building “Reps” Your Newsletter Staff Pat Patello The People Who Have Keys to the 1st Floor Utility Marsha Friedberg Rooms in Case of Emergency: Marge Kawalek Susan Kebart Building #1 ...... Harvey Silverman . . . . 732-873-3209 Submissions by RRV residents for New Beginnings are Building #2 ...... Dominick Minni . . . . 732-873-0756 welcomed at any time. All written material must be signed with Building #3 ...... Mike Kalmus ...... 732-873-1550 name clearly legible. No unsigned or anonymous material will be Building #4 ...... Paulette Matis . . . . . 732-873-1151 considered for publication. We reserve the right to edit submissions Building #5 ...... Tom Upshaw ...... 908-295-4277 for spelling, grammar, news style, good taste and for space available. Building #6 ...... Barbara LaPenter . . . . 732-873-0597 PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for items intended for our Community Manager . . 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Page 32 • February 2019 New Beginnings at Raritan Valley [email protected], 732-474-0107 Renaissance New Beginnings Calendar of Events February 2019 Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday 1 2 Please check the Stretch Class 9:00am GroundhoG day Clubhouse monitor and dance Class 10:00am Pat Patello’s e-blasts Book Club 11:30am Living the dream for current, up-to-the 8:00pm-10:00pm minute dates and times for community and Club meetings and activities.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Super Bowl event 4:00pm aqua aerobics 9:00am Chinese Ma Working Session WC Community Svc 9:30am Stretch Class 9:00am Circuit Training 9:00am new year Stretch class 9:00am 10:00am-1:00pm dance Class 10:00am Stretch Class 9:00am house Committee Mtg Krafty Klatch 11:30am 1:00pm aqua aerobics 9:30am Men’s Club exec 4:00pm The Coffee Break 10:30am-11:30am Men’s Club Movie & Pizza 7:00pm

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 aqua aerobics 9:00am WC Special events 10:30am Stretch Class 9:00am Valentine’s day Stretch Class 9:00am Circuit Training 9:00am Stretch class 9:00am aqua aerobics 9:30am Stretch Class 9:00am dance Class 10:00am WC Steering Comm 9:30am Book Club 7:00pm hoa exec. Session 2:00pm

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 WC State Theatre (Chicago) Presidents’ day Book Club 9:30am Stretch Class 9:00am SPuh heart health Stretch Class 9:00am Circuit Training 9:00am aqua aerobics 9:00am aqua aerobics 9:30am Presentation (Theater) dance Class 10:00am 7:00pm-8:00pm Stretch class 9:00am Ma open Board Meeting Krafty Klatch 11:30am WC oscar night Video Book Club 11:00am 7:00pm-8:00pm WC Mtg 7:00pm Training Mtg. 1:00pm-5:00pm

24 25 26 27 28 Important numbers aqua aerobics 9:00am WC dine to donate – Stretch Class 9:00am Trivia Group 7:00pm after Hours emergency ...... 1-888-992-9288 Stretch class 9:00am ray’s Bistro aqua aerobics 9:30am *Be advised that an emergency is defined as danger to life and/or property. WC Steering Comm 9:30am barbara Cruz ...... 732-568-0999 pat patello ...... 732-448-9180 office Fax ...... 732-628-0547 Coa exec Session 5:00pm the Deli ...... 732-227-1230 Coa open Board Gatehouse ...... 732-568-0302 Meeting 7:00pm-9:00pm www .rrvsomerset .orG Renaissance New Beginnings Calendar of Events March 2019 Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday 1 2 Important numbers Please check the after Hours emergency ...... 1-888-992-9288 Stretch Class 9:00am Private Ballroom rental Clubhouse monitor and *Be advised that an emergency is defined as danger to life dance Class 10:00am and/or property. Pat Patello’s e-blasts Book Club 11:30am-1:00pm barbara Cruz ...... 732-568-0999 for current, up-to-the pat patello ...... 732-448-9180 office Fax ...... 732-628-0547 minute dates and times the Deli ...... 732-227-1230 for community and Club Gatehouse ...... 732-568-0302 meetings and activities. www .rrvsomerset .orG

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 aqua aerobics 9:00am Sands Casino 9:00am-5:00pm ash wednesday WC Community Svc 9:30am Stretch Class 9:00am Circuit Training 9:00am Stretch Class 9:00am house Committee 1:00pm Stretch Class 9:00am dance Class 10:00am Men’s Club exec 4:00pm aqua aerobics 9:30am WC Bingo 6:30pm Krafty Klatch 11:30am WC oscar night Video Ma Working Session Training Mtg. (Board room) Friday Food & Friends 6:00pm-8:00pm 10:00am-1:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm Men’s Club Meeting 7:00pm

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 aqua aerobics 9:00am WC Special events 10:30am Stretch Class 9:00am Stretch Class 9:00am St. Patrick’s day – Stretch Class 9:00am aqua aerobics 9:30am dance Class 10:00am Celtic Voyage 7:00pm WC Steering Comm 9:30am hoa exec. Session The Coffee Break 2:00pm-4:00pm 10:30am-11:30am

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 st. PatriCk’s day aqua aerobics 9:00am Book Club 9:30am-11:30am First day oF sPrinG Purim Stretch Class 9:00am Circuit Training 9:00am Stretch Class 9:00am Stretch Class 9:00am WC oscar night Video dance Class 10:00am Book Club 11:00am-12:00pm Ma open Board Meeting aqua aerobics 9:30am Training Mtg. Krafty Klatch 11:30am 7:00pm-8:00pm 10:00am-1:00pm

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