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If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. “ ~MILTON BERLE VOLUME TWELVE, ISSUE FIVE MAY 1, 2017
INSIDE: • Entertainment 4 • Travel/Day Trips 8 • Sports 9 • Messages 12 • Cooking Club 15
JOIN US for a tour of the… The Women’s Group presents a… Museum of the American Revolution & Lunch at Villa di Roma On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 we are going to the heart of historic Philadelphia for a guided tour of the Museum of the American Revolution. Visitors to the museum will enjoy a journey …and to through the remarkable story of America’s founding and gain a deeper understanding of the people, events and ideals that gave birth to the Remember nation. We will board the bus at the clubhouse at 8:30 AM. our Military Following the tour, we will get back on the bus for a short trip to South Philly where we have made a reservation for lunch at Villa di Roma (at your own expense), 936 S. 9th Street. BYOB! The bus is scheduled to leave for home at 3 PM. Cost of Tour and Bus: $33. Please deliver your non-refundable check RSVP by May 22! made out to “Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee” to Aileen Salus, 104 $2 p/p Villa Drive, Tel: 215-441-9339; or, Reba Grossman, 235 Fairway Drive, Tel: 215-675-6883. Deadline for reservations June 1, 2017. Saturday, May 27, 2017 • 2–5 PM Rain date: Sunday, May 28th Menu: Hot Dogs & Hamburgers (provided) Bring a Side Dish or Dessert (enough to share) THE VFP MEN’S CLUB Activities: Outdoor Shuffleboard Kick-off is running another great event. We are going to have Music & Dancing Tom Yurasits who is going Fun & Fellowship to entertain us. He has Please make non-refundable checks payable to Villas at Five taken his show around the Ponds Social Committee along with your choice of what world using more than 25 years of experience you plan to bring (side or dessert). You can drop your to Amaze and Amuse his audiences using checks off to Joyce Van Ness, 330 Club House Lane, Magic, Comedy, Illusions & Music. This show is open to the 302-359-4764 (C) or Barbara Feldman, 304 Club House whole community men and women are invited. Lane, 215-343-5112 (H).
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2017 Time: 7 PM in the Ballroom All reservations must be made by May 22, 2017. Cost: $10 pp PLEASE INDICATE WHAT YOU PLAN TO BRING As always there will be refreshments served at the end of his performance. and kindly consider dietary issues by labeling your side
dishes with ingredients. Thank you! This event is now open to family and friends!
SIDE______DESSERT______I would appreciate your non refundable checks made payable to VFPSC being given or sent to Berny Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive, Name:______215-674-5916 ASAP! Phone:______
Email: ______Paying at the door the night of the event will not be permitted. Number of people:_____ Amount enclosed: $______
THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 | 1 otes from the Board of The Villas at Five Ponds Nn The Villas at Five Ponds Executive Board
Decorative Rocks and Grass Are you a relatively new resident in Several people have put in Architectural Requests to change part of The Villas at Five Ponds Community? the beds around their home to include decorative river rock. While The Villas at Five Ponds Executive Board welcomes you to what we this is nice when the rocks are first put in, the maintenance of the believe to be one of the best run Home Owners Associations in the rock bed is the responsibility of the homeowner. Most of the base- Bucks and Montgomery County Pennsylvania areas. ment homes have large rock beds under their decks. As a member of an H.O.A., you should make it a priority to We have instructed the lawn maintenance people to not try become familiar with our current rules & regulations. Here are and weed or to cut the grass in the rock beds. some suggestions: The grass that grows in between the rocks should be re- • If you wish to make any change to the outside of your property, moved by the homeowner. If the grass and weeds that is growing it is a very wise decision to submit a written request/Architectural/ in amongst the rocks is not maintained, then the association may Landscape Change & Modification Form Appendix( B in our hire the landscaping personnel to remove grass and weeds and/or Rules) to: The Villas At Five Pond Community Association, Attn. remove rocks at homeowner’s expense. The charges for that will be Amy Wert, 975 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976. Then wait assessed to the respective homeowner. for your approval before going forward with the change. Two things that the homeowner might be able to do to help Note: This by far beats getting a note from the Association requesting minimize the grass invading the rock bed is to (1) put in a flexible, you to remove something expensive you put in without permission. black plastic edge guard between the grass and the rocks—this • Make sure you get all the most current communications from the should be installed deep into the ground and down to the height of Association. Send your e-mail address along with your Name(s) the grass to not be unsightly; and (2) maintain the rock bed easier and address, your home phone number, and asked to be added with the use of a black barrier fabric (like Tyvek®) under the stone. our community list, to: [email protected] These will help with the easy removal of any debris or weeds. Note: Upon request a digital copy of our most recent rules can be Why is this being done? We have a great neighborhood and e-mailed to you. want to keep it that way. If the rock beds are unsightly, then they need to be maintained. Additionally, it is important for the safety of If you have any H.O.A. questions about your property, please the contractor and homeowners that the contractor stays away from contact our Property Manager, Amy Wert at 215-343-1550. these rocks when they are doing the trimming. Note: Remember you are a home owner and as such are responsible to keep your home in good repair both outside and inside.
Do YOU have an idea for an event, party, trip or guest we can all enjoy? Contact Social Chair Rose Gold (215-956-2893) and take an active part in what makes this community wonderful.
The Villa’s Voice Publisher/Owner: Ron Dorfman, Design, Graphics, Advertising The Villa’s Voice newspaper 97 Villa Drive, 215.328.9255 is an independently owned [email protected] and operated enterprise providing information as a www.RonaldDorfmanDesign.com public service. All views expressed in The Villa’s Voice Staff: credited columns are those of the individual writer(s). Bill Cohen, Distribution & They are not necessarily Special Assignments the opinions of The Villa’s Voice staff, The Villas at Tony Martella, Distribution & Five Ponds management Special Assignments company, Board or of the Barry Ace Platt, Investigative Reporter VFP Association. As our community Al Wiesner, Editorial Cartoonist members, your comments and remarks are invited All staff can be reached via email at: on any shared topic [email protected] of interest. ~The Villa’s Voice Staff
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2 | THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 SPRING 2017
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THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 | 3 Entertainment Theater • Exhibitions • Reviews
Sunday, June 25, 2017 JUDY & VFP SHOW TRIP SOLD OUT! MICHAEL Waiting list, call MULDAWER Waiting List Waiting Barbara Kains …will return to The SOLD OUT! 215-444-9908 Villas at Five Ponds on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 at 4 PM!
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME the Muldawers, who live in New Mexico, will entertain us with music and stories dating to the Wednesday, Sept.13, 2017 VFP SHOW TRIP first half of the twentieth century, popular music from the SOLD OUT! “Great American Songbook.” Waiting list, call They have discovered fascinating stories pertaining to this Aileen Salus List Waiting musical era, and enjoy relating them to their audiences in their
215-441-9339 SOLD OUT! presentation, “Tales and Tunes of Tin Pan Alley.” Michael plays the guitar, and Judy plays the ukulele. Both sing and tell these tales with great enthusiasm, and earned the prestigious 2015 Southwest Pickers Entertainment Duo of the NEEDED! Year award. For various community projects. Do you have “ ...Your music is divine. I could listen for hours and valuable skills to share? hours. Michael, your voice conveys the music and era Please contact any Board of the music perfectly. Judy, listening to you keeps me Member or Club Chair. on the edge of my chair. I keep leaning into it. You are so lovely together.” ~Lauralee Northcutt, winner WMA Harmony Award 2014 Join us for a Guided Tour of More information and samples from their recent CD, BRYN ATHYN’s Beautiful “Back in TIme” are available online at http://www.banjojudy. HISTORIC DISTRICT & com/tales-tunes-of-tin-pan-alley. CDs will be available for purchase at this event. have lunch at RICARDO’S Please RSVP to Len Jaffee at 267-934-1383 by June 1. on TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 This performance is free, and light refreshments will be served.
CAR POOL with friends and neighbors. Must be there by 9:45 AM. Itinerary: Cairnwood Estate—10 AM • Lunch—11:30 AM Glencairn Museum—2 PM • Bryn Athyn Cathedral—3:15 PM Departure—4 PM Lunch Menu: Bruschetta Choice of one: q House Salad or q Caesar Salad Join us for a Summer Choice of one: Show at the Bucks q Chicken Parmigiano with Pasta Cost of Tour A Musical Fable of Broadway q Flounder Francaise with Rice & Vegetables County Playhouse & Lunch: q Veggie Primavera with Penne Pasta $46.50 pp • Homemade Dessert • Coffee, Tea, Soda A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS are available for Guys and Dolls on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 2 PM. BRYN ATHYN HISTORIC DISTRICT & RICARDO’S The cost for the show and bus transportation is $54 per person. Make your non-refundable check for $46.50 payable to “Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee.” Send or deliver to: Mary Langdon, 30 Villa Drive, 215-441- The bus will be leaving from our Clubhouse promptly at 11 AM. 8093 or Barbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive, 215-444-9908. Tour space limited. Luncheon arrangements have been made at the Buttonwood Grille Please RSVP by May 1, 2017 (at your expense). We will return home between 4:30 and 5 PM.
name______phone #______Please make your non-refundable check for $54 to “Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee.” Send or deliver to Reba Grossman, 235 Fairway email______amount enclosed $______Drive, 215-675-6883 or Barbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive, 215-444-9908. sorry, no wheelchairs, walkers allowed.
4 | THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 TELL YOUR FRIENDS about this newly listed Rosewell Model! It’s beautifully expanded & in pristine condition. Features include hardwood floors, upgraded cherry cabinets, tile backsplash, RECENTLY LISTED! granite countertops, stone fireplace & much more! 121 Villa Drive
Within two days of notifying Sue that we were ready to sell, she identified over a dozen potential buyers and had our house sold within two weeks. We have moved seven times and we can honestly say that Sue is the most knowledgeable, respon- sive and efficient Realtor we have ever had. Sue’s the best and went above and beyond to make our selling experience fast and easy.” SOLD! — Michele & George Wolansky, 71 Five Ponds Circle
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THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 | 5 HELP IS ALWAYS * AVAILABLE! n Mary Langdon IF YOU ARE RECOVERING from an illness or are Featuring items to delight and entertain. Submitted by residents and friends of homebound we would like to help. The Villa’s at Five Ponds, Warminster, PA. *(Title inspired by Tony Martella.) Would you like a visit? Need errands run? Need your dog walked? Please consider using Helping Hands. We have “Hands” ready to assist the needs of our residents. Contact Mary Langdon, 30 Villa Drive, 215-441-8093,[email protected]. THE WIESNER VIEW n Al Wiesner
©2017 Al Wiesner, Warminster, PA HELPING HANDS CLUB n Mary Langdon, Chair “I LIKE bar-b-q-ing! The way I do meat, there’s only ‘well done!’ TO OUR NEIGHBORS who are celebrating a birthday or You want medium or rare? anniversary during the month of May, the Helping Hands forgetabout it!!! You’re lucky I was able to get it out of the Cryovack Club of The Villas at Five Ponds wish you a happy day. package and onto the grill!” • Get Well wishes to Sharan Rodgers, Joel Mickelberg, (“Watch out for the plastic!!!”) Ruth Hetzelson, Bob Berkson, Ray Savett, and Harry Walls.
Please tell us if you know of anyone who is ill/ hospitalized, lost a loved one, or just needs a “helping hand.” You may contact any of the following residents: Lana Skwer 215-328-6227 Reba Grossman 215-675-5883 Nancy Harrison 215-443-8887 Bev Kelly 215-672-6348 Joyce VanNess 215-441-4691 Cheryle Goldberg 215-682-7733 Lorraine Incollingo 215-674-0817 Bill VanNess 215-441-4691
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Celebration! Reserve NOW for family SPRING & group events. BINGO! TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 HOURS Lunch Everyday— Except Mondays: 11AM–3 PM CLOSED MONDAYS Dinner— Tuesday–Thursday: 4 PM–9 PM Friday: 4 PM–9:30 PM $12 Saturday: 4 PM–9:30 PM Sunday: 3 PM–9 PM Catering & Special Events • Private Room • Rehersal Dinners • Club Dinners Seating is Limited. Your non-refundable • Baby/Bridal Showers • Special Banquet Menus Available $12 check reserves your seat. Plan to attend this fun event! $ $ 10 off 15 off YES! Reserve______Seat(s). any 2 entrees party of 5 or more Amount enclosed______($12 per seat) ——Dinner Only—— ——Dinner Only—— Order over $40. Holidays & Saturdays Order over $50. Holidays & Saturdays Please send or deliver check payable to excluded. Not to be combined with any other excluded. Not to be combined with any other Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee offer. One coupon per table. Expires 5-31-17 offer. One coupon per table. Expires 5-31-17 to: Barbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive, 215-444-9908 PLEASE PRINT: NAME______PHONE______EMAIL______NAME______PHONE______EMAIL______
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THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 | 7 Travel Tours • Family Trips • Cruises • Reunions
FIVE PONDERS (above) meet up in Ft. Lauderdale for a round of golf in March. (From left) Phil Klein, Debbie Klein, Cindy Woldow, and Harris London. In the photo on the right above, Cindy Woldow, Debbie Klein, and their lizard friend!
BARBARA & BERNIE HOFFMAN (at far right)— while vacationing recently in Las Vegas with their cousins—were invited to a special vault at Binion’s Casino. There, they were able to pose with a (well protected) million dollars in cash. Unfortunately, no take-home samples were available.
THE WOMEN’S GROUP n Casey Bauer WE HAD TO CHANGE our April and May presentations. We will be having our Safety First presentation on May 25, 2017. Dan Moore, a physical therapist will be reminding and teaching us the safety issues we need to be more aware of as we age. Come learn how to minimize our chance of incurring an injury. Please call Casey Bauer (914-393-8076) to let her know that you will be there.
HOUSE & GARDEN CLUB DESIGNER HOUSE TRIP— MEN’S CLUB TO HOST THURSDAY, MAY 25TH n Barbara Platt A HOME SECURITY n THE HOUSE AND GARDEN CLUB is arranging a trip to the Bucks PROGRAM Berny Dubin County Designer House and lunch at KC Prime on Thursday, RICH BRUNO, from NCSI Home Security, will May 25th. be the dinner guest speaker at a Five Ponds We will carpool and leave from the clubhouse at 10:15 AM. The Men’s club. This event will be at Georgine’s on June 13, 2017 at cost for a group of 15 people is $20 (if we can’t go as a group it will 7 PM. This is only open to the members of the men’s club. If you be $25). wish to join please call me. As I mentioned in a previous e-mail The designer house is Hill Crest Manor, an elegant Doylestown the only requirement is that you support us and our events. I also estate built in the 19th century. It exemplifies the principles of a mentioned that the dues are $0.00. high quality,well-proportioned symmetry and fine finish in the Greek The entrée selections are: and Italianate Revival trends. The Manor estate has graciously tran- Prime Rib, Boneless Stuffed Chicken Breast, Baked Tilapia with Crab sitioned through time. Now with the interesting rooms enhanced Imperial, or Chicken Parm. All entrees include Roast Potatoes, by designers, we will be treated to a combination of historic with Vegetable of the Day, fresh Baked Bread with Cheddar and Herb contemporary influences. spread. After this great meal there will be a Dessert Table and Hot Please make your check out to VFPSC for $20 and give to Jo Ann Coffee, Hot or Cold Tea. Robbins at 150 Fairway Drive. Please confirm your reservation by The cost of this event is only $28. per person. May 12th so we can purchase the tickets at the group rate. Please send or give your non refundable check made payable to (Also mention if you would be willing to drive). Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee to Berny Dubin, 195 Fairway RSVP: Jo Ann at 215-674-1434. Drive 215-674-5916.
8 | THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 Sports News • Trips • Events • Special Presentations PLAYERS TO WATCH hit 16 home runs but struck out an incredible 114 times, more than FOR THE 2017 once per game. With Andrew Knapp, a catcher prospect, filling in PHILADELPHIA the games that Rupp doesn’t play, Cameron has to get his average PHILLIES up (.252 last season) and keep hitting home runs to make up for his relative lack of athleticism. n Jake Samson, The Villa’s Voice guest sports reporter Aaron Nola. Nola was the overall #7 pick in the 2014 draft and I WILL PREFACE WITH THIS: don’t place your bets came up to the majors for the first time in 2015, going 6-2 in 13 on the Philadelphia Phillies making the playoffs games, looking like he was well worth the selection. Last year, Nola this season. They are a team in the pro- did the complete opposite, going 6-9 with a scary 4.78 ERA cess of a rebuild littered with young in 20 games, before having his season cut short by an players still trying to make names for themselves. No elbow injury. For the 2017 season, there are a ton of matter if you are a casual fan or a die-hard, there are questions surrounding Nola. You have to wonder if some players you should keep your eyes out for that the former LSU Tiger can bounce back and be a solid can help with the future of this team. or 2 starter for this pitching rotation. Cesar Hernandez. The Phillies no longer have the Hector Neris. My favorite pitcher on the team legendary #11 J-Roll leading off games anymore, isn’t a starter. He isn’t a closer either. Yes, my favorite which still looks weird to me. Now, that role is filled pitcher is the set-up man. If you aren’t a big baseball by #16, Cesar Hernandez. The 26-year-old Venezuelan fan, a set-up man is a pitcher that comes in for the 8th played in 155 games last year, batting .294 and hitting a inning, while the team is in the lead, looking to keep the team-high 11 triples. This will be his third year playing con- lead before you hand it over to the closer. Neris last year was sistently in the starting lineup. If he could get that average above the biggest hit or miss pitcher I have ever watched. When he had .300, have 10+ triples and stay healthy he could be looking at an his command, he was almost unstoppable. When he didn’t, he was extension in the future, as his contract only holds up for this year. impossible to watch. Neris last year had a respectable 2.58 ERA, Cameron Rupp. I feel that the hardest position in baseball to find throwing 80.1 innings, and striking out 102. His enthusiasm is consistency is the catcher spot. Last season, Rupp got the majority infectious, as he screams into his hat, or struts off the mound as he of the starts, 105 to be exact. He is not your average looking base- gets a strikeout. If he could get that ERA around a 2.0, he could be ball player, standing at 6 foot 2, 260 pounds. He has power, as he even more effective.
Your neighborhood Realtor, Norm Barry 129 Villa Drive
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 Check-In begins at 7 PM Trivia Games start promptly at 7:30 PM Space Is Limited • Reservations A Must • BYOB Light Refreshments • CASH PRIZES! • No Walk-Ins Norm Barry
Associate Broker Re/Max COST: $10 pp ($100 per table of 10) There will be a maximum of “Hall of Fame” Member; 10 teams—10 People per team, per table. (Pick your teammates Philadelphia Magazine for their “smarts”—not because they are your best friends!) Five Star Award Recipient QUESTIONS or if you need help filling your table: Call Ron Gordon at 215-674-3838. Discounted commission for Villas at Five Ponds RESERVATIONS: Send your check(s) or drop off to Anne Leskowitz, Residents—4% to 4.5% with Full Service. 42 Villa Drive, 215-674-8365 with your teammates listed. Friends & relatives: 4 to 5%
P l e a s e R e t u r n T h i s F o r m w i t h y o u r C h e c k ( s ) Over 35 Years of Real Estate Experience and Name of the CONTACT PERSON for the table: more than $37 MILLION in Sales in 2005–16! ______The HOUSESOLD NAME with Amount Enclosed $______(Include all checks for your table with this form) OVER 3,000 TRANSACTIONS… Phone:______Email______The people at my table are: PLEASE PRINT all names (maximum of 10 people per table)______3 Offices Serving Philadelphia, Bucks & Montgomery Counties Call Norm Direct (24/7): 215-947-5171 or 215-778-9840 q Help! We need help filling up our table. Please help us make a table of 10.
THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 | 9 LUTHER WOODS is SOCIAL a privately owned and COMMITTEE NEWS operated Rehabilitation n Rose Gold, Chair and Skilled Nursing facility nestled in the woods between Montgomery and Bucks County. Wishing You a Happy We have been providing care to the members of our Mother’s community for over 35 years. Day! Call our Admissions
department to schedule a tour at 215-675-5005 or visit us on the web at www.LutherWoods.org CHECK OUT our current and upcoming activities on page 16. My column will be back next month!
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10 | THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 2017 Committee & Club Chairs & Co-Chairs Day Trips Club Men’s Club Program Club Co-Chairs: Co-Chairs: Co-Chairs: Reba Grossman, 235 Fairway Drive Berny Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive Diane Polsky, 84 Villa Drive 215-675-6883; [email protected] 215-674-5916 215-441-5753 Barbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive [email protected] [email protected] 215-444-9908; [email protected] Ed Hetzelson, 193 Fairway Drive Barbara Feldman, Social Committee 215-674-5684; [email protected] 304 Clubhouse Lane Chair: Helping Hands Club Kerry Seiden, 53 Villa Drive 215-343-5112 Rose Gold, 66 Villa Drive Chair: 215-674-3333; [email protected] [email protected] 215-956-2893; [email protected] Mary Langdon, 30 Villa Drive Treasurer: 215-441-8093 Movie Club Women’s Group Club Diane Polsky, 84 Villa Drive [email protected] Co-Chairs: Co-Chairs: 215-441-5753; [email protected] House & Garden Club Sue Gordon, 21 Five Ponds Circle Karen Bauer, 111 Villa Drive 215-773 8473 Recording Secretary: Chair: 267-968-0705 [email protected] Merryl Pelberg, 103 Villa Drive Barbara Platt, 169 Villa Drive [email protected] [email protected] 215-444-9798; [email protected] Anne Leskowitz, 42 Villa Drive Joyce VanNess 215-443-8588 330 Clubhouse Lane Lunch Bunch Club 215-674-8365; Calendar [email protected] 302-359-4764 Co-Chairs: [email protected] Chair: Penny Barenbaum, 160 Fairway Dr. Parties Plus Rose Gold, 66 Villa Drive 215-957-6116; [email protected] Co-Chairs: 215-956-2893; [email protected] Lorraine Incollingo, 207 Fairway Dr. Maxine Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive Brunch Club 215-674-0817 215-674-5916; [email protected] Co-Chairs: Selma Fisher, 86 Villa Drive Maxine Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive JOIN & ENJOY 215-444-9921 215-674-5916; [email protected] OUR CLUBS [email protected] Marian Gittis, 9 Fairway Drive Cheryle Goldberg, 120 Fairway Drive 215-672-7225; [email protected] TODAY! 215-682-7733; [email protected]
THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 | 11 Thank You Notes • Celebrations • Family News & Events • Birthdays & Anniversaries
DEAR FRIENDS, Thank you for an abundance of good wishes, cards, This section features personal gifts, calls and visits. All those things help in my recovery. It is very nice community messages, joyous extended family notes, and to know we live in such a gracious community. special events. Your free listing ~Kate Korn is welcomed. Please provide information and/or photo via TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS of Villas at Five Ponds. It is never email by the 15th of the month easy when one loses a loved one but I take comfort in knowing that I preceding publication. Send to: RonaldDorfmanDesign@ am surrounded by caring and compassionate friends and neighbors. comcast.net I am so grateful for everyone’s love and support. ~Mara Brand
I WANT TO THANK everyone for their calls and good wishes after my recent knee replacement surgery. I really appreciated it. ~Mitch Cohen
DEAR FRIENDS of Villas at Five Ponds, I would like to thank you for all your cards, gifts and calls I received during my recovery from surgery. We truly live in a caring community. It was great to hear from so many of you. HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY! ~Harvey Alten
TONY & LYNNE I WANTED TO THANK all of my friends and neighbors in the Villas at MARTELLA celebrated Five Ponds Community for all your calls, cards, donations and gifts, their 50th Anniversary following my recent hip replacement surgery these were deeply appreci- in April with their ated and have helped play an important part on my road to recovery. family at Fogo de Chão Thank You. in King of Prussia, PA. ~Joel Mickelberg
THANK YOU TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. I’m sure, by now, everyone has heard about my recent accident. On March 3rd, I fell and broke my pelvis, which was also compli- cated by a bleed into my abdominal area. When I finally came home from the hospital and rehab, our incredible Five Ponds community got together and pitched in for Rick and Me. Wonderful dinners and gift cards for meals, along with fruit and flower arrangements to make the house look and smell wonderful. The get well cards and donations to charities in my honor just made me feel like everyone was rooting for me to get well. There were also so many people who brought us Passover meals for the holidays. So, why am I telling you this? Because I want everyone SAVE THE DATE: to know how much I love this Five Ponds community and the MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2017 people who live here. And that is why I love planning and orga- at 7 PM in the Clubhouse nizing your parties and functions, running your New York show trips and sending out your birthday and anniversary cards. And, MICHAEL BANNON, Director, Bucks County Consumer God willing, I will soon be able to “get back in the saddle” again Protection will be speaking about scams that target older to help with all these community events and activities for this adults and how to avoid them. wonderful, caring, loving community. Please RSVP to Sharyn Polsky at 215-674-2386 Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. or [email protected]. ~Cheryle Goldberg This will be an interesting, informative and eye-opening program. FIVE PONDS SINGLES n sandy Rubin SAVE THE DATE: THE “SINGLES” will be going to the Bristol Riverside Theater on May MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 17th to see Witness for the Prosecution followed by dinner at the King George Inn. AN EXCITING TRIP to have fun where we haven’t been before, Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7 PM in Mohegan Sun, Wilkesbarre, PA. the Clubhouse. We will be having our closing luncheon at Joseph We will be able to eat, gamble, see the horses race, and Ambler Inn on June 7th. just have a wonderful day! ~Reba Grossman For all of you singles who have not yet joined our group, please check us out. Sandy Rubin, 215-441-8544, [email protected].
12 | THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 Thank You Notes • Celebrations • Family News & Events • Birthdays & Anniversaries
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS n Cheryle Goldberg PLEASE CIRCLE THE NAMES of all of your friends and neighbors at Five Ponds to whom you wish to send a birthday and/or anniversary greeting. Send the list, with your name, to me, along with .50 cents per greeting (cash or check made out to The Villas at Five Ponds). If you have any questions or your birthdays or anniversaries do not ap- pear, please call or e-mail me. Cheryle Goldberg, 120 Fairway Dr., Warminster, PA 18974; 215-682-7733; [email protected]. Your name:______# of names circled:______@ .50 cents each. Total enclosed: $______
MAY 2017 Birthdays Anniversaries 2 Joan Freiman 6 Arlene & Larry Blanck 4 Lorrie Donahue 6 Mary & Larry McKeogh 5 Bob Bull 11 Norma & Marvin Bogen 6 Len Kleeman 14 Wendy & Eric Petchon 9 Jim Shallcross 16 Nella Bickman & Bill Thompson 10 Mel Goldman 21 Sandy & Ray Savett 11 Audrey Garfield 21 Elaine & Joe Vizza 14 Larry McKeogh 23 Elaine & Irv Levine 24 Mary Bevivino 29 Toby & Mort Kolman 26 Carol Berkson 29 Madelyn & Joel Mickelberg 26 Roz Grand 31 Sherry & Steve Tammara 27 Marty Weisner 27 Randy Rosen 29 Fran Miller 30 Brenda Goldstein 31 Joel Mickelberg 31 Joel Miller JUNE 2017 Birthdays Anniversaries 2 Rose Gold 4 Barbara & Sam Feldman 2 Mary Langdon 7 Mary & Ed Langdon 2 Cindy Woldow 7 Sandy & Dick Ludwig 6 Mort Kolman 16 Lori & Stephan Blank 9 Rita Perrello 19 Naomi & Norman Barry 9 Cindy Rosenbaum 19 Joann & Dan Robbins 13 Susan Supowitz 21 Sandy & Elliot Goldberg 14 Paul Grand 22 Cindy & Ed Pindar 17 Bert Soltoff 22 Barbara & Barry Platt 18 Mark Bosniak 24 Fran & Kerry Seiden 19 Nan Luff 25 Cheryle & Rick Goldberg 20 Jerry Rosenberg 27 Lorraine & Jeff Brown 22 Barbara Hoffman 30 Hope & Mark Bosniak 22 Joe Perrello 23 Eileen Sterling 24 Marilyn Rudnick 26 Albert Barenbaum 26 Cheryle Goldberg 26 Joyce Podietz 26 Milt Rudnick 27 Cheryl Karabell 28 Barry Platt JULY 2017 Birthdays Anniversaries VV5-17 2 Lester Hammer 1 Audrey & Steve Garfield 2 Al Wiesner 4 Arlene & Larry Mantz 5 Jim Carson 10 Sherryl & Buzz Mustin 7 Naomi Barry 8 Lee Rosenbaum 8 Steve Warshaw 12 Paula Leder 20 Stephan Blank 25 Kate Korn 26 Elaine Levine 29 Penny Barenbaum 29 Howard Ferguson 30 Jeff Brown Expires: 6/30/17
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY NOTE: Due to extenuating circumstances, some of the early May birthday and anniversary cards will be sent out as “belated.” The June and July cards will go out on schedule. I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. ~Cheryle Goldberg THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 | 13 Expires: 5/31/2017
• Thursday, May 25, 10 am. Understanding Food Labels & Dietary Guidelines. ** Food labels have become more confusing than ever. The new Nutrition Facts label takes PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGES effect in 2018. Find out how to read food labels as well as what to look for and how di- etary guidelines can help you lead a healthier life. Presented by Dietitian, Kristin Morrow FREE HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS, Health Connections by RD, LDN, CDE from Doylestown Health Nutrition Services. Doylestown Health. All events are free and (unless otherwise indicated) • Wednesday, May 31, 6 to 8 pm. Pine Run Trolley Tour. Board the Pine Run held in the Health Connections Office located in The Cowhey Family ShopRite, Trolley for a trip to beautiful Pine Run Retirement Community in the springtime. 942 W. Street Rd., Warminster, PA 18974. For information or to register call 215.672.1870. $3 Off ShopRite Coupon for all program participants. • Monday, May 1,11 am to Noon. The History of the VIA & Doylestown Hospital: * Then, Now & Forever Documentary Screening. Warminster Township Library, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 1076 Emma Lane, Warminster PA. Discover the vibrant 120-year history of the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown as their legacy unfurls in this highly-anticipated documentary. Then, Now & Forever tells the story of the women of the VIA and their FOR SALE NEED A NEW BATTERY for watch or founding of Doylestown Hospital. Presented by Kimberly Cambra, VIA member and car remote fob? Reg. $4; Lithium $6 Executive Director of CB Cares. Registration required. AFRICAN SAFARI RIVERBOAT & Land (installed). 20 yrs. exp. Selma Fisher, trip, 2018. If interested, sign up • Tuesday, May 2, 6 to 7:30 pm. Staying Healthy for Retirement—Digestive 86 Villa Dr., 215-444-9921. Health and Colon Cancer Prevention. Ben Wilson Senior Activity Center, 580 now! I’m here for all your travel. Delmont Avenue, Warminster, PA. Food is life and the center of many of our traditions Call Harriet, 215-957-6084 or NEED A RIDE or DRIVER? 5 Ponds and celebrations, but what happens when digestive problems interrupt those celebra- email [email protected]. resident will drive your car or mine tions. Learn what factors affect colon health, common conditions and how to maintain to and from PHL, NWK, JFK airports, healthy function. Find out how to prevent colorectal cancer and screenings to avoid this MAIL BOXES cruise terminals, theater, etc. Call third most commonly diagnosed cancer. Paul at 215-833-6000. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. Please call • Tuesday, May 9, 10 am to 1 pm. Are You At Risk for Stroke? Brooke Kearins Larry McKeogh 215-672-7087. PUBLISHING/DESIGN HELP MSN, CRNP, will perform FREE stroke screenings, including risk assessment, a check of blood pressure and pulse and auditory evaluation of blood flow in the neck. SERVICES & MISC ATTENTION AUTHORS! Printed • Monday, May 22, 2 to 7 pm. Red Cross Blood Drive. Every two seconds someone books are a valuable sales tool and in the U.S. needs blood. Spring into action, save a life! The life you save may be a child’s. AUTO DETAILING. Your car or SUV Registration recommended. Walk ins welcome. (215) 672-1870 or 1-800-RED CROSS will look great! Call Villa resident undeniable legacy. If you are writing (1-800-733-2767). Jon Utain, 267-770-9681. a family memoir, financial self-help • Tuesday, May 23 to June 20, 6:30 pm. “Clearing the Air” Smoking Cessation GAIL THE SHOE LADY. I can stretch book, children’s book, cookbook, Program. Five-week program designed to help you quit smoking comfortably. Learn shoes, make hammer toe and business journal, etc., I can help you. about using the patch, nicotine gum, lozenges, inhaler, nasal spray, Welbutrin and I can provide ghost writers, editors, Chantix. Invite your friends and family members who want to quit, too! Patches included bunion pockets. $5 pair. Call Gail at no cost for those attending a minimum of two sessions. Program supported by the Wiener 215-293-0506. and cost-effective self-publishing. SEPA Regional Tobacco Project. I CAN HELP YOU get the correct Call Ron Dorfman, 215-328-9255. • Wednesday, May 24, 6 pm. Choosing a Retirement Community—How to insurance. Home owners, Auto, Make a Smart Move. Do you know what to look for when selecting a retirement com- Umbrella, Long Term Care & Life. * NON-COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIED munity? Find out what to consider and questions to ask when making this important Berny Dubin 215-722-2427. decision. Presented by Vicki Bosler, Business Development Director from the Pine Run LISTINGS are FREE to Villas at Five Retirement Community. LIVEN UP ANY PARTY with carica- Ponds residents—space permitting. ture souvenirs for all your guests. Sell your item or promote your service Over 35 yrs experience at surprise HERE! Repeats must be requested **NON-COMMERCIAL, NON-POLITCAL PUBLIC SERVIC MESSAGES are FREE to birthdays, weddings, & corporate area organizations, churches, schools, and public health services—space permitting. events. Call “Lightning” Al Wiesner, and confirmed by email monthly. Send to: RonaldDorfman [email protected] 215-441-5108. Send to: RonaldDorfman [email protected]
14 | THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 What’s Cooking? Dinners • Parties • Recipes Photos: Michael Dorfman
ON April 20, 2017 The Villas at Five Ponds Cooking Club “#1” held an Asian theme dinner in the Ballroom. It featured home cooked appetizers, entrées, On-The-Go and desserts that were deliciously prepared and handsomely presented. rief ites The gracious hostess team—pictured directly above—included (from right to B B left) Lana Skwer, Eileen Linton, Sharan Rodgers, Marcia Hyman, Paula Leder, Penny Barenbam, and Randy Rosen. (Additional event photos, page 16.) GOT A BEEF? SOMETHING’S (NOT TOO) FISHY… n Ron Dorfman RECENTLY, we visited the new King of Prussia location of Fogo de Chãu, an international chain of steakhouses featuring the Brazilian grilling technique of churrasco. Previewing the menu on their website, we saw interesting fish dishes along with their meat selections. Upon our arrival (a Saturday, 6:30 PM reservation) we caught only a slim bit of smoked salmon on the cold table. No fresh fish, and much disappointment through- out our meal. A Shrimp cocktail was available at an upcharge. Grilled fish for limited meat-eaters was nowhere to be found. We’ve been to other Brazilian steakhouses (Philly’s Chima; Horsham’s Na’Brassa; and several in the Los Angeles area). All are usually fun and often far more inclusive. Meat cuts here were plenti- ful and varied from tender to tough. Lamb chops were dried out and overcooked. After requesting “pink” chops, a gaucho returned with slightly better fare. Don’t get me wrong. The servers were excellent and attentive. But the place leaves much to be desired. Hot vegetables? A small plate of good garlic mashed potatoes to share, along with a tiny basket of bite-sized mini-popovers (one per person at first), and a few good caramelized bananas. The Market Table (aka Salad Bar) presentation was weak— including a plate of sliced tomatoes and a bowl of lettuce (wow)— Most items had no identifying tags. Soup? One pot was offered. My guess: a thin butternut squash. No tags on items? Mystery selections? Come on. They certainly can do better. My “house” Merlot, at $11 a mini-shot was skimpy and available across the court at Wegman’s for $6.99 a bottle. Dessert selections were all á la carte. Not even a cookie or a mint to finish the meal? No refill offered on coffee? At the same price, an enjoyable full sit- down beef dinner is available from several fine nearby restaurants. Fogo de Chãu, King of Prussia Town Center (near Wegman’s)
THE VILLA’S VOICE | MAY 2017 | 15 97 Villa Drive • Warminster, PA 18974
COMING EVENTS
June 2017 June 6. BINGO! June 14. The Muldower’s Perform. June 19. Consumer Protection Program, 7 PM. June 25. Hello Dolly, NYC play. September 2017 September 13. Come From Away. NYC play. October 2017 October 2. Mohegan Sun, Wilkesbarre, PA trip.
THE VILLA’S VOICE is online at www.TheVillasVoice.com The Villas at Five Ponds Community alendar NOTE: Card games may not be played in the Ballroom when C n Rose Gold (215-956-2893) meetings on the calendar are listed as such. i.e.: Singles meetings, Clubhouse meetings, Food Club and book club meetings. MAY 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Water Zumba, 2 3 Art Class, 10 AM 4 Yoga, Ballroom 5 6 6 PM 10:30 AM
7 8 Lunch Bunch 9 10 Art Class, 10 AM 11 Yoga, Ballroom 12 13 at Ming’s 10:30 AM Water Zumba, Men’s Club 6 PM Magic Show, 7 PM
14 15 Water Zumba, 16 Bryn Athyn 17 Art Class, 10 AM 18 Yoga, Ballroom 19 Trivia Night 20 6 PM Historical Tour 10:30 AM & Lunch
21 22 Water Zumba, 23 Cooking Club 24 Art Class, 10 AM 25 Yoga, Ballroom 26 27 Memorial Day 6 PM 10:30 AM Party House & Garden Womens Group Designer Discussion: House Tour Safety First
APRIL 2017 JUNE 2017 28 29 Water Zumba, 30 31 Art Class, 10 AM S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 6 PM 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30