Vol. 24, No. 1 – January 2020 PRSRT STD P.O. Box 70, Millstone, N.J. 08510 ECRWSS A Monthly Periodical Serving Greenbriar at Whittingham U.S. Postage PAID EDDM Retail Monroe Twp., NJ 08831

PRESENTED BY THE RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB OF GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM New Year Acrostic GW Chorus Sings: How’s the Weather?

By Ben Baum o war anymore

N veryone parties when the appiness E ball drops H ishes for good health uld Lang Syne A W ou can positively change The GW Chorus ut hatred aside someone’s life Y By Joan Hermelee and Hayon. The weather got colder as the fact that when you listen to a P very day in 2020 is a gift the chorus sang, “Let it Snow”. song performed by them and you Ben Baum eace E On December 11, the GW Ora Shapiro, Charlie Ohn, Bronna are familiar with the original, these n act of kindness goes Chorus, sponsored by the Resi- Galitsis, and Diane Stanley sang talented singers are able to permit P out about “The Wind Beneath My you to identify with this new ver- along way dents Civic Club, performed outh-the future for 2020 A songs based on the weather. Wings”. The chorus sang sion of the song- think of Ora and esolutions Lois Hayon, Conductor, and “Lightning Strikes”, featuring Gary Charlie in “Wind Beneath My and beyond Filik, who impressed with his fal- Wings” (Bette Midler), Ivan and Y Janet Blau, Director, led the R setto and his moving first verse. Lydia in “A Foggy Day” (Frank members of the chorus with tunes that affect everyone’s The chorus finished on an up Sinatra) and Howie In “They Call perceptions and feeling and just note finishing with a delightful the Wind Mariah” (Harve Pres- plain make us feel good. The “Good Day Sunshine.” The pres- nell). And in this performance, we chorus began with “Windy” a entation ended with seasonal also learned that Bronna Galitsis pop song that was performed holiday sing-alongs, beginning not only has a soprano voice with by the Association in the ‘60’s. with our bass Bill Galitsis sing- an impressive range, but she is ”Listening to the Rain”, a song ing “White Christmas”. The audi- also capable of composing an that addresses the beauty of ence was appreciative of the original song, both music and the rain and the memories of beautiful singing done by our lyrics. love, which was composed by wonderful, hard-working chorus. We have performers who have our own Bronna Galitsis. Next As always, everyone had a good never sung in a group before and was “Snowbird,” which is used time listening, singing, and enjoy- others who have performed on in the song as a metaphor for ing the refreshments. stage in choruses and in small freedom. The audience heard The composition of the GW groups. The secret to the chorus’ about “A Foggy Day” which Chorus is reflective of the range of successes are the variegated featured soloists Ivan Becker talents in the general population, talents of our performers, their and Lydia Rosen, “Raindrops namely, not everyone possesses willingness to dedicate them- Keep Falling on My Head,” talents at the expertise level. How- selves to the multiple practice “Laughter in the Rain,” and ever, what is remarkable about sessions, the enjoyment they get “Cloudy”. After the rainy songs, our chorus is the number of mem- from interacting with each other Howard Verb’s wonderful bass bers with outstanding musical and the countless hours they voice entertained with “They skills. All of the aforementioned spend at home practicing utilizing Call the Wind Mariah”, which is soloists have that special ability to the cd’s that are created by Janet. a sad and wistful song about be- own a song. The lilt in their voice, The Chorus practices every ing far from home. Musical solos the personal inflection and the Thursday at 10 AM; if you love to Auld Lang Syne for parts of “Sunshine on My ability to make the song come sing join our chorus by showing Shoulders” were sung by Louise alive are all indicative of their ap- up on any Thursday morning proaches. Perhaps the greatest January 2 or any ensuing Thurs- By Joan Freeman and days of auld lang syne? Lewis, Sam Lerner, Diane Stanley, Marilyn Gerber, and Lois tribute to their performances was day; no audition required. A new year begins. People For auld lang syne my jo around the world gather in for auld lang syne. public places to celebrate. In We'll take a cup of kindness New York thousands of people yet for auld lang syne. Exciting Changes Coming for bundled up in warm clothing Translated literally, it means gather to watch the ball drop at "old long since” but the mean- Greenbriar at Whittingham Residents midnight to usher in 2020. ing is more like "old times" or Friends celebrate in many dif- "the olden days". "Should old By Mark Surks anticipated that community vot- still do so, but they won’t be ferent ways. I love to watch acquaintance be forgot" is Beginning in early 2020 each ing will also be conducted required to be made available to television channels that show really a rhetorical question. resident of Greenbriar at Whit- through the portal thus saving the buyers of your property. how people in the different The speaker is asking whether tingham will have his/her own us thousands on mailing costs. Upon request, the entire set of time zones mark this special old friends should be forgotten internet portal with which to Additionally, the governing books of rules and regulations annual event. At many cele- as a way of stating that surely, communicate with the manage- documents will be available will be available on a small brations crowds were singing a old friends should be cher- ment of our community. At any online, as they are now. thumb drive that can be copied song sung only at this time of ished friends. And "never time, you will be able to access Changes would be made, and to your computer. Very shortly, year. The song is Auld Lang brought to mind" possibly your account online in order to notifications sent to portal users, there will be demonstrations of Syne. To many who sing it, the urges the singer to look to the pay your monthly assessments all without the enormous printing the new portal taking place in lyrics sound like gobbledygook. future, to new friends and ex- or other expenses. and mailing costs that currently our ballroom so that residents There are more verses, but the periences. In my opinion," The portal will allow you to burden us. can learn how to take full advan- ones below are the most well- We'll take a cup of kindness request a work order for repair Folks who want to continue to tage of this exciting new tech- known. The version of the song yet" indicates that a toast mak- or to advise management of any maintain binders of paper can nology. we sing was written by the Scot- ing new resolutions to be conditions that require attention. tish poet Robert Burns. It you happy and hopeful at the start Greenbriar residents will be able thought it is some kind of Eng- of a new year is about to be to initiate a site modification lish, it isn't. It's 18th century made with a glass of beer or request. THERE WILL BE NO Scots which is a similar but dis- champagne in hand. Translate it In the future, it is hoped that tinct language, just as Italian as you like. There may be many additional services can be and Spanish are: other ways to decipher the text, added. Perhaps, you want to RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB Should auld acquaintance be but in our inebriated voices let’s sign up for a bus trip or club forgot join the crowd and lustily sing function or to use an amenity. and never brought to mind? Auld Lang Syne, wishing every- These too may become avail- MEETING IN JANUARY Should auld acquaintance be one we know, a happy, healthy able through your portal. It is forgot new year. JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 2 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

A Message from the GWCA Board WHOA Update The year 2019 has ended We have been working very · An approval process for By Ben Baum trapping season began anew on and it is time to look back and closely with the WHOA board separate spending and WHOA and GWCA December 21. review with the residents of and together we have begun budgets for each entity will Joint Open Meeting- WHITTINGHAM CONDOS- Greenbriar what has been the journey to merge the two be decided on by the single November 26, 2019 Jamie said all final paperwork accomplished during the year. governing boards. The merger board. WHOA-Miriam Cohen, WHOA has been submitted by LMS for · A great deal of effort was put involves changes to the gov- These are some of the President, explained the rea- shrubs and trees. One third will be completed for each of the into the berms throughout erning documents of Whitting- issues being grappled with in sons for the installation of the next three years. Trees were the community. These berms ham, WHOA and Greenbriar. the merger process. We want new handicapped ramp leading already completed for this year. pose a significant challenge Our goal is to have just one the residents to understand into the ballroom. It is being constructed in accordance with As of the meeting date work had in finding ways to make and board by September 2020. what the changes in commu- all ADA requirements begun to address the problem at keep them attractive. We The intent is to generate sav- nity governance will be. As we (Americans With Disabilities 36 Rutland and 81 Winthrop. have made great progress in ings in time, money and confu- spend 2020 rolling out this Act). The old ramp lacked When it rains the water pools that regard. sion on the part of everyone new plan and educating the proper depth and incline to meet behind both buildings and · The annual street paving who lives or works here. community as to how it will the federal standards. An auto- freezes when the temperature program continued this past Attorneys for WHOA and work and what benefits will matic door will also be installed. drops. Downspouts will be di- year and will go on again in Greenbriar, in collaboration accrue to us, please be re- The indoor pool renovation pro- verted to go into the ground and 2020. Gullies that have with our Controller, are cur- minded that it is all of us who ject was out to bids at the time into our storm water system. formed at the ends of rently working on the legal and will have the final yea or nay of this meeting; the project will GREENBRIAR-Jack Sandler, driveway aprons continue to financial framework. We hope vote. It would be very valuable take place in the summer when Greenbriar Association President, pose a concern. They are that early in 2020 we will have for everyone to attend our the outdoor pool is open. The addressed the issue of the fall leaf eliminated during repaving the particulars for the current meetings and provide con- completed project will take two clean-up. He said the clean-up will and we have repaired many boards to examine. The structive insight. to three months. Jamie Cullen, occur one street at a time and of them. This too, will be a GWCA board is grateful for the The GWCA board wishes Property Manager, said the trap- was projected to run through De- high priority for the 2020 cooperation of the WHOA our residents and employees a per attempted to trap the beaver cember 15. Jack has been work- ing with Matt, the new LMS Su- paving season. board in this endeavor. As was year that is filled with good but was unsuccessful, so the pervisor, to complete all landscap- · Retaining walls on shown during the November health and happiness. beaver has continued to eat the trees near the pond. The beaver ing in a timely and efficient man- Westminster and Trent have 2019 joint board meeting, the ner. Arnie Riback, Greenbriar been cleared of debris and community benefits greatly Board Member, explained that filled with stone - both to when both organizations func- preparing for winter weather is a ensure the wall strength and tion harmoniously. two-part project. Residents should to provide improved Although the final merger Nurse’s Notes have snow melt on hand to apply aesthetic appearance. details are not yet known, resi- to their walkways and driveways · The Trent Road brook area dents of Greenbriar at Whit- By Stephanie Fitzsimmons, EdD, MSN, RN, APRN -BC as needed. Anyone requiring spe- and basin have been tingham should be absorbing cial consideration for medical rea- the facts surrounding this sons is asked to fill out the neces- structurally fortified, and Prevent Falls and Fractures If a drug makes you sleepy or merger. After all, it cannot take sary paperwork and return it to the herbicide has been applied A simple thing can change dizzy, tell your doctor or phar- place without the approval of management office so their name to weeds affecting water your life—like tripping on a macist. the community. Some high- can be added to Jamie’s snow flow. rug or slipping on a wet floor. Get enough sleep. If you are lights of the proposed merger priority clearance list for medical · We have been working on If you fall, you could break a sleepy, you are more likely to are as follows: reasons. Plows will once again be controlling vehicle speeds bone, like thousands of older fall. Instead of two boards of 7 equipped with blade covers so the throughout the community. · men and women do each Limit the amount of alcohol We have added additional WHOA directors and 5 driveways don’t get banged up. year. For older people, a you drink. Even a small Jack said that the attorneys for speed limit and informational Greenbriar directors, we break can be the start of amount of alcohol can affect both Boards have met for the would have one board of an signage. We have also more serious problems, such your balance and reflexes. second time to discuss how to join as yet undetermined number purchased a mobile radar as a trip to the hospital, in- Studies show that the rate of the two Boards consisting of the of directors. speed sign. Other speed jury, or even disability. hip fractures in older adults condo units and fee simple Financial controls will be calming measures are being · If you, or an older person increases with alcohol use. homes. They also spoke about considered as well. implemented so that current you know, has fallen, you are Stand up slowly. Getting up the makeup of a new Board and Reducing the speed of community assets, expenses not alone. More than one in too quickly can cause your how many members will represent and liabilities will remain vehicles in our community three people age 65 years or blood pressure to drop. Get each community. Neither attorney has proven to be very independently controlled as older falls each year. The fear your blood pressure checked wants to have conflicted situations challenging. they currently are. of falling becomes more com- when lying and standing. or a state of confusion. One of the goals will be to save money. mon as people age and may Use an assistive device if Merging the Boards eliminates the lead older people to avoid ac- you need help feeling steady dilemma of Boards that have con- GREENBRIAR at W HITTINGHAM VOICE tivities such as walking, shop- when you walk. Appropriate flicting personalities that don’t get ping, or taking part in social use of canes and walkers can along. The lawyers have been Staff Members activities. prevent falls. working to save the input of both Many things can cause a Be very careful when walk- communities with the goal of as- S. Alexander Banks, Editor-in-Chief fall. Your eyesight, hearing, ing on wet or icy surfaces. suring that no one community is Elaine Alberts Ann Gold Arlene Lazar and reflexes might not be as They can be very slippery! Try over or underrepresented. Early in sharp as they were when you to have sand or salt spread on Ruth Banks Miriam Gruber Harvey Lazar 2020 Shawn Swanger, Controller, were younger. Diabetes, icy areas by your front or back along with both attorneys will pre- Ben Baum Dawn Horowitz Olga Naccarella heart disease, or problems door. sent a power point presentation Carol Bergman-Grunes Zena Horvath Martin Rich with your thyroid, nerves, Wear non-skid, rubber- about the proposed merger. Joan Freeman Phyllis Kundel Mark Surks feet, or blood vessels can soled, low-heeled shoes, or Jamie indicated that the costs affect your balance. Some lace-up shoes with non-skid for pool management will increase Joan Hermelee, Copy Editor medicines can cause you to soles that fully support your via any new contract because of feel dizzy or sleepy, making feet. Don’t walk on stairs or the increase in the minimum Editorial Board you more likely to fall. Other floors in socks or in shoes wage. Grounds and lighting will be Alex Banks GWCA Rep. Arnold Riback causes include safety haz- and slippers with smooth handled by outside vendors. There are lighting issues with the Ruth Banks Ben Baum ards in the home or commu- soles. underground wiring because it nity environment. Poor shoe Always tell your doctor if you was installed incorrectly. As of Advertising Office Editorial Office choices can contribute to have fallen since your last January 1, the community bus will Greenbriar Whittingham VOICE Princeton Editorial Services falls. checkup, even if you aren’t be discontinued as it is not being 100 Whittingham Drive P.O. Box 70 Some medications can in- hurt when you fall. A fall can utilized very much. Jamie pointed Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 Millstone Twp., NJ 08510 crease a person’s risk of falling alert your doctor to a new out that there are other options (609) 655-4791 (732) 761-8534 because they cause side ef- medical problem or problems such as the Monroe Township e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] fects like dizziness or confu- with your medications or eye- shuttle bus service that is free of sion. The more medications sight that can be corrected. charge. 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Shawn and Ben residents of Greenbriar at Whittingham, Monroe Township, New Jersey. cidents don’t “just happen.” still on the floor or ground for a will be compiling an explanatory All editorial material for publication should be submitted on or before the 3rd Here are a few tips to help you few moments. This will help article about the Reserves that will of the month prior to publication month to the Editorial Office. avoid falls and broken bones: you get over the shock of fal- appear in The Voice. Jack and Miriam thanked the Budget and Stay physically active. Plan ling. Decide if you are hurt Finance Committee for its role in Greenbriar at Whittingham residents may deliver material to The GW VOICE an exercise program that is before getting up. Getting up the budget process. Each year mail box located at the Concierge Desk in the Towne Centre. right for you. Regular exercise too quickly or in the wrong way the Boards go to Shawn with pro- Greenbriar at Whittingham VOICE is not liable for any typographical or improves muscles and makes could make an injury worse. jects that then are presented to printing errors that may appear, including in its display or classified advertising, you stronger. It also helps If you think you can get up the Committee and returned to over the cost of the space of the advertisement. keep your joints, tendons, and safely without help, roll over the Boards for the final decision. Note: The advertisements in Greenbriar at Whittingham VOICE are, to the ligaments flexible. onto your side. Rest again Jamie said two radar speed best of The VOICE’s and Princeton Editorial’s knowledge, accurate Have your eyes and hearing while your body and blood signs have been received. The representations of the products and services offered. However, no tested. Even small changes in pressure adjust. Slowly get up one placed on Whittingham endorsement by The VOICE or any other party is intended or implied. sight and hearing may cause on your hands and knees, and Drive captures speed and can Acceptance of all materials is at the discretion of the publisher. you to fall. crawl to a sturdy chair. record an image. The other mo-

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Meet the Stars

By Gail and Myron tise. Harlan Tuckman, our em- fessionalism of the cast and Alpern cee, has used songs, rhymes their fabulous singing and On behalf of the GW com- and costumes to make the dancing. They learned more munity, we welcome you to the introductions more fun and his about the performers and will 2020 entertainment season. theatrical background has always remember the night We thank all our loyal patrons shone through. they were photographed with for all their support and hope Through the months we had the players. they will spread the news that talented comedians, tribute The 2020 winter season will the 2020 season will be a bands, and fantastic singing open in January with the show, blockbuster! ensembles. Our November Divo Divo Diva. Stay tuned for Before we discuss 2020, show, Guys and Dolls, was their dramatic voices! Subse- let’s take a look back at the innovative since this was the quently, there will be two more 2019 season. First, I would first time that we had a musical ballroom shows in March and like to thank all those that as our venue. Estelle Lasser April. After that, we will be back made the season so spectacu- and Howard Wainer met the at the High School for May lar. A big shout-out to our rec- cast after the show and had through November. The best reation managers, the enter- lively conversations with the way to stay informed is to pick tainment committee, our conci- actors. They were impressed up a save the date flyer and look erge group, and our ushers for with the camaraderie and pro- for the emails sent to you by the all their hard work and exper- recreation department. If we do not have your email, stop by the Nurse’s Notes Norton will discuss methods to concierge desk and give it to improve and maintain your them. (Continued from page 2) balance. Have a happy holiday season seat and slide one foot forward Please register with the and a wonderful New Year! so that it is flat on the floor. Concierge. See you at the Show—- Keep the other leg bent so the Don’t forget to say Hello! knee is on the floor. From this Stay informed through our kneeling position, slowly rise emails/flyers and channel 26. and turn your body to sit in the WHOA Update Come to our shows—you chair. If you are hurt or cannot may be the next one to Meet (Continued from page 2) get up on your own, ask some- the Stars! placed in Greenbriar and will be one for help or call 911. If you moved from time to time as are alone, try to get into a soon as the moveable stand is comfortable position and wait available. for help to arrive. FINANCIAL REVIEW, 2020 Carrying a mobile or port- BUDGET PRESENTATION- able phone with you as you Presented by Shawn Swanger, move about your house could Controller make it easier to call someone The following is a summary of if you need assistance. An the data presented in the 18-page emergency response system, budget document that thoroughly which lets you push a button addressed the three budgets that on a special necklace or are delineated, namely, WHOA, bracelet to call for help, is an- Greenbriar, and Whittingham other option. Condos. The many projects being Falls are a common reason implemented in our community, for trips to the emergency the comparison between the 2019 room and for hospital stays for Budget and the 2020 Budget fig- fall-related fractures. You can ures and the resulting new main- tenance fees are all addressed in help prevent fractures by this document: keeping your bones strong. WHOA 2020 Total Operating Having healthy bones won’t Expenses and Reserves = prevent a fall, but if you fall, it $4,137,803 might prevent breaking a hip Monthly Maintenance or other bone. Getting enough Fee=$206 calcium and vitamin D can Restaurant Commitment=$15 help keep your bones strong. Total WHOA monthly Assess- So can physical activity. Try to ment=$221 get at least 150 minutes per Whittingham Condo Associa- week of physical activity. tion 2020 Total Operating Ex- Be mindful of where you penses and Reserves= walk and prevent a fall. $1,408,960 Average Monthly Healthy New Year! Assessment=$274 Lecture Greenbriar at Whittingham Monday January 6, 1 pm, Community Association 2020 Towne Centre Total Operating Expenses and “How to Maintain Your Bal- Reserves=$973,140. Average monthly Assessment=$58 ance” with Jeff Norton, The total 2020 Assessment Physical Therapist for Greenbriar WCA will be $309 According to the National (Greenbriar-$58.+WHOA-$206+ Institute of Aging, balance Restaurant-$15+Golf-$30=$309) problems are among the most The total 2020 Assessment common reasons that older for Whittingham Condo Associa- adults seek help from a doctor. tion Townhouses will be $546 Having good balance means (Whittingham-$295+WHOA- being able to control and $206+Restaurant-$15+Golf maintain your body’s position, =$546.) whether you are moving or The Total Assessment for the remaining still. Good balance 64 single units in Whittingham is important to help you get will be $496 (Whittingham- around, stay independent, and +$245+WHOA-$206+Restauant carry out daily activities. Mr. -$15+Golf=$496). JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 4 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

THE COMMUNITY AROUND US From the Mayor

By Gerald W. Tamburro Mayor of Monroe Township

Expanding Services to Monroe Township Seniors

Monroe Township provides new medical room last sum- needed and appropriate. unparalleled services and op- mer, members have received If you have not yet visited portunities to the community’s free monthly screenings with a the Senior Center, I strongly large and ever-increasing licensed doctor or nurse. encourage you to stop by and population of older adults with Screenings have included cho- see what this terrific facility unique needs and interests. As lesterol, carotid artery, vision, and top-notch staff has to of- your Mayor, I strive to maintain hearing, glucose, blood pres- fer. a stable tax rate while enhanc- sure, balance, memory, foot, And, of course, the camara- ing services to meet these osteoporosis, oral cancer, skin derie and strong sense of unique needs wherever possi- cancer, stroke, body mass, community are among the ble. feelings screening, injury risk most notable and important At the Monroe Township assessment and sleep assess- member benefits. Senior Center, we accom- ment. For more information re- plished many service-oriented I would like to thank Karen garding programming and re- goals over the past year while and her entire staff for provid- sources, or to become a mem- keeping a close eye on con- ing top quality services to the ber, contact the Senior Center taining costs. senior members of our com- at 609-448-7140. Under the leadership of munity while expanding and I look forward to seeing you Director Karen Theer, the creating new services as at an upcoming event. Office of Senior Services kicked off 2019 with ex- panded evening and week- League of Women Voters: end programming. Members of the Senior Center partici- The Year Ahead pated in 45 health/fitness/ lifestyle classes, over 47 free By G. Moore mobilize voters. monthly programs which in- The Monroe Township · We will work with our cluded presentations, lec- League of Women Voters ex- partner organizations to tures, entertainment, special tends greetings for a great fight gerrymandering and to events and seminars. New Year to you all. We are bring to New Jersey a fair, Monthly support groups pro- excited by the challenges and transparent and inclusive vide an opportunity to connect opportunities facing us in redistricting process that with people who are likely to 2020. The League anticipates ensures that all voices are have a common purpose. The a program year jam packed heard and that all votes Center now has six support with activities contributing to matter. groups; Diabetes, Parkinson’s, our drive to Making Democ- · We will support efforts to Cancer, Bereavement, Care- racy Work. protect the vote by givers Support for Alzheimer’s In 2020 the League of supporting legislation that Patients and Brain Injury Sup- Women Voters (LWV-National) seeks to end voter port. will celebrate its 100th anniver- suppression, voter fraud and Through careful needs as- sary. In Monroe, we will join that works to ensure the sessments, our social workers more than 700 other local and accuracy of the vote by provide individualized guid- state chapters in offering spe- utilizing modern registration ance, education, emotional cial events and activities dur- processes and equipment. support, referrals and assis- ing the year to celebrate this · The League has always tance. historic milestone. been a grassroots In 2019 alone, the Senior The League of Women organization composed of Center team guided nearly 300 Voters’ (National) president, community activists residents through the Medi- Chris Carson, issued the fol- committed to good care Open Enrollment process lowing statement regarding government. Its success is that took place October the League’s efforts ahead: due to the work of thousands through early December. All “Today we are faced with of volunteers across the appointment requests were many challenges that nation. Still, there is work to accommodated with no wait- threaten to compromise our be done. If you wish to list. democracy. Our efforts to participate in the on-going Monroe Township is the support voting rights and to effort to protect the bedrock second largest AARP tax site fight against voter suppres- of our democracy—the in New Jersey. The Senior sion and discrimination at the vote—we invite you to work Center staff was instrumental local, state and national lev- with us on the issue that in helping with over 1,000 indi- els have been very success- excites you. viduals with their income tax ful, and this has been · The League of Women Vot- returns from this location. achieved primarily by educat- ers of Monroe Township is a Since the opening of the ing and empowering voters, nonpartisan political mem- circulating special petitions, bership organization whose and intervening in several goal is to empower citizens critical court cases.” to shape better communities. In the year ahead, LWVMT Visit our website, lwvmonro- will focus its efforts primarily in etwpnj.org, to learn more the following areas: about us. We invite you to · Looking forward to the attend our General Meeting upcoming elections, we will on the 4th Monday of each continue our commitment to month at 1 p.m. in the Mon- register, educate and roe Municipal Courtroom.

Sing with the Monroe Township Chorus

If you are a soprano, alto, Come join the fun and camara- tenor or bass and would like to derie of a wonderful group of join the Monroe Township Cho- men and women and share "The rus, we sing four-part harmony Gift of Song". and rehearse at the Monroe For more information contact Township Senior Center, at 12 Sheila Werfel, Director at 609 Halsey Reed Rd. on Tuesday 619-3229. mornings from 9:00 a.m. to We don't sing because we're 11:30 a.m. You do not need to happy--we're happy because we be a senior citizen to participate sing. since everyone is welcome. GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 5

SPORTS News from the Golf Course

By Allan Cooper Use of the carts is restricted during the winter are welcome good possibility for people who The fairways and greens have Winter Golf Takes a Giant to golfers who have been to enclose them with covers enjoy it. There are some rules been aerated. The rough, the Step Forward. Beginning this members this past year, golf- made of canvas and plastic. that must be followed. It is sug- fairways, and the greens have year our motorized golf carts ers who will be members this These covers are sold in golf gested that golfers go out at been mowed. Construction has will be available for use during coming year and golfers who supply stores and online. One least two at a time, and that they begun on the sixth tee to the months of January and are guests of these aforemen- manufacturer that we know of bring a cell phone. All golfers straighten it so that it aims the February. This will only occur tioned golf members. There is Eevelle Inc., but there are must begin at the first hole. golfer more towards the center on days when the temperature are no charging privileges dur- certainly many others. This Maintenance Fee Remains of the fairway. This will reduce is above 45 degrees and our ing the winter months. Mem- cart-cover will reduce the feel- the Same for this coming year. the danger of homes being hit superintendent, John Cipriano, bers must pay the ten-dollar ing of being cold by reducing All homes in Greenbriar and by a golf ball. Work will also be indicates that the course is fee by cash at the time of rent- the wind-chill effect. If a golfer those homes in Whittingham completed on the women’s ninth playable. Our head profes- ing a cart. The carts can be wants still more warmth, they that are golf houses will con- hole tee. The tee will be ele- sional, Kevin Darlington, or taken out between the hours of can bring a portable golf cart tinue to pay $30 a month for vated and the angle increased one of his staff, will be avail- 10 am and 3 pm. They must heater that is specifically de- this next year. to bring it more in line with what able at the Pro Shop and hand be returned by dark. signed for use in a golf cart. Work on the golf course feels comfortable to women out keys for using the carts. People who use golf carts Walking the course is still a continues through the late fall. golfers when they tee off. Some days there will be 90 degree cross-over on the fair- ways, but some days it might be cart-path-only. Information can be found on a daily basis by going to our web site, at greenbriargc.com

Let’s Go to the Movies…and… By Ann Gold HARRIET: Humanity and suspense make a good movie. Perhaps, in school, you learned the plaster-saint ver- sion of Harriet Tubman. She was an enslaved woman who escaped the North and then kept returning to the South to bring almost 90 others to free- dom. Here, we see her in action, as a real person: in a passion- ate, then heartbreaking mar- riage, part of a loving family, opinionated, with a temper, and a real historical hero. Rating: B+ KNIVES OUT: This one’s for fans of Agatha Christie and Hercule Poiret. It’s an amusing murder mystery with the requi- site gloomy mansion, large cast of contemporary greedy family types, a twisty suicide/ murder, and a brilliant detec- tive. Played by Daniel Craig (with a silly southern accent), as expected, he sits everyone down and, with flashbacks and amazing deductions, unmasks the killer. Rating: B- Looking Forward to: local showings of “Dark Waters” which has a bad guy, DuPont bested by good guy, Mark Ruf- falo, “Marriage Story”, an ami- cable divorce turned combat- ive by the system; and “The Report” with Annette Bening as Senator Dianne Feinstein, fighting to release to the public an explosive report . “63 Up” is the latest unique and marvel- ous documentary that has fol- lowed a group of 7-year-old every 7 years. “Bombshell”, Fox channel’s Gretchen Carl- son taking down powerhouse Roger Ailes. “The Two Popes”, “ L i t t l e W o m e n ” , a n d Scorcese’s “The Irishman” should keep you entertained into the new year.

Letters To All Our Friends and Neighbors, My daughter, Randy, and I thank you for all your support in the recent passing of my hus- band, Edward. I am so thankful that I live in this wonderful com- munity and for your support at this difficult time. Carol Essner JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 6 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

and happiness for you and published in The Strand maga- your family. zine in 1893. Victorian readers Alex Nachimson, President and fans of the Master Detec- Ralph DeVito, Vice President tive were stunned by this tale Alan Hermelee, Recording of his passing. The public re- world as they prepare for and Wednesday, Jan.8 –Pizza & Secretary action to the death was unlike GW Friends for compete in an International Billiards at Ciro’s at 12:30 and Sharon Nachimson, Corre- anything previously seen for Science and Engineering Fair. then downstairs to the pool Men and Women sponding Secretary fictional events. Mass cancel- While showing the remarkable room at the Towne Centre. By Sharon Nachimson Mark Lindell, Treasurer lations of the magazine oc- adolescent ingenuity and inno- Email Norm Goodman at “JANUARY—the first month curred which the publication vation, it is very entertaining [email protected] or call of the year, a perfect time to "barely survived". There were and inspiring. A discussion 395-8998. The Sherlock start all over again, changing some stories of young men after the film will be led by Monday, Jan.13 – Socrates energies and deserting old throughout London wearing Gina Blum, Public Relations Café at 4 in the Poker Room at Holmes Club moods, new beginnings and By Paul Hartnett black mourning crêpes on their new attitudes”. —Charmaine J. Coordinator of the Monroe the Towne Centre. Interesting With the New Year begin- hats or around their arms for Forde Public Library. In case of in- topics relating to life issues will ning our short story for Janu- the month of Holmes’ death. Happy New Year to One clement weather, please call be discussed. New members ary will ironically feature an The story opens with and All. May this be a year of the concierge to find out if the welcome. Call Dr. Allan Coo- ending....that being the demise Holmes arriving at Watson’s trying new things, learning, event has been cancelled. per at 409-3860. of the world’s most famous residence in an agitated state, living, pushing and changing The following are our activi- Tuesday, Jan.14 – Finance detective. having survived three close ourselves. Why not make it ties for the month of January: & Investing Group at 7:30 at Sherlock Holmes...dead? calls that day...murder at- your New Year’s Resolution to Monday, Jan. 6 – GW the Towne Centre. Stan Gross Battered on the rocks and tempts by Moriarty’s minions. join the many great activities Friends Breakfast at Christos will facilitate the discussion pulled under by the torrent of Holmes has been tracking the GW Friends has to offer in Kitchen (previously The Mon- about today’s markets. Call the Reichenbach Falls? It is a Professor and his agents for 2020? roe Diner) in the Concordia Stan at 860-6631. small comfort that he took with months and is on the brink of During the months of Janu- Shopping Center at the low Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Bil- him the evil Professor snaring them all and bringing ary and February GW Friends cost of $11. There will be a liards at 2 in the Towne Cen- Moriarty, the arch enemy them to justice. Holmes will will be presenting two wonder- special GWF menu, and im- tre. Holmes called the "Napoleon consider it the crowning ful films for our monthly meet- portant announcements about Monday, Jan.27 – Book of Crime." How did things achievement of his career if ings. These films will take future events. Please bring Club at 4 in the Towne Centre. come to pass? How was only he can defeat Moriarty place in the Ballroom on Janu- exact change. Call Howard Call Marvin Bachman at 409- Moriarty able to wreak venge- and so put an end to his highly ary 27 and February 24 at 7 Katz at 409-8606. 5464. ance upon Sherlock Holmes? organized and extremely se- pm. Monday, Jan. 6 – Movie Monday, Jan. 27 – GW Even the brave and faithful Dr. cret criminal force. Our January 27 film is called Group at 4 in the all-purpose Friends will be presenting a Watson was unable to save And so begins the battle of “Inventing Tomorrow”. It fol- room at the Towne Centre. film at 7:30. See details above. Holmes from his dreadful wits between Holmes, accom- lows six high school students Call Dr. Allan Cooper at 409- May every day of the new doom. panied by the steadfast Dr. from different parts of the 3860. year glow with good cheer The Final Problem was first Watson, and the criminal mas- termind, Professor James Moriarty. Traveling by train from Victoria Station onto the Continent and through Brus- sels, they continue the chase to Switzerland where the final confrontation takes place. Will this truly mark the end of Sherlock Holmes? Come join the fun as we discuss this "cliffhanger" (literally and figu- ratively) and all things Sher- lockian at our next gathering. The Sherlock Holmes Club will meet on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7pm. There are no dues to pay and new members are always wel- come. Please read the short story The Final Problem before- hand. It is available for free online at Sherlockian.net. Click on Investigating then 60 Origi- nal Stories and find it under "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" collection. The Game is Afoot! Questions: call Paul 609 642-6314 “The Middlesex Constabulary"

ORT By Joan Hermelee Happy New Year to all! May this year bring you health, peace, and happiness. ORT is busy planning many activities for this winter. We have a great time together as we raise money for those needing educational assistance in other countries. All events in- clude a donation to ORT schools worldwide. Our fund- raising committee is hard at work finding interesting trips for the coming year. Please be sure to put your $36 dues in box # 18 as soon as possible. As a member, you will be entitled to attend all events and know that you are contributing to education around the world. Upcoming Events: · January 8, 12 noon – Ethiopian Ethnic Lunch at Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant. Tasty platters will be served to all who attend. Cost is $26. · January 29, 12:30 pm – ORT Card Party in GW Clubhouse – Gourmet (Continued on page 7) GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 7

ORT Monroe Township Library. Our Board members, as well as fam- (Continued from page 6) ily members, presented a brick goodies will be served, cost in memory of Carole Tamburro, is $10. to honor her and her service Save these dates for ORT and participation in several program nights: March 25, clubs in our community. April 22, May 27, and June 1 Membership Dues for the Mercer County Music Membership dues are $20/ Performance. couple, $10/all singles. Our Please do not send re- membership year is July 1, sponses to ORT email. In 2019-June 30, 2020. Dues case of inclement weather, must be current in order to check your email. attend any of our shows or ORT is beginning a program trips. in conjunction with Barnes and Bingo Noble on Tuesday mornings at The Senior Social Club 10:30 am to read to children. If sponsors Bingo on the second you are interested in partici- Friday of each month, and pating, please call Muriel Her- doors open at 7 p.m. Our next tan: 609 860-1740. Bingo night will be January The date of the holiday party 10th. We play a variety of was changed due to inclement bingo games. weather, but the attendees Donations enjoyed the camaraderie of all The Senior Social Club not and a pleasant evening was only enjoys providing luncheon had by all, especially with the and dinner shows throughout The Martin Salmanowitz Senior Social Club board members attended a dedication ceremony at the last minute substitution of the year, but we also give MT Library. They and many others presented a brick in memory of Carole Tamburro to honor her. Gordon James, a GW resi- back to our community, with dent, who entertained us with charitable donations totaling many sing-along tunes. The $5,000 to local foundations The Italian In an article published a China, what he actually line dancers danced to one of and centers. These include the while ago, I asked this ques- brought back was another food their regular songs, Sway, as Food Pantry, Patrons of the American Senior tion. “Is it sauce or is it gravy”? from another country. In the he accompanied the dance Arts, Prostate Cancer, Breast Now as a follow up to that, I kingdom of Fansur, on the with song. Cancer, First Aid Squad, Of- Cultural Club ask, “Was it Marco Polo who western coast of Sumatra, Do you buy food at the su- fice of Aging and Senior Cen- By Joe Atanasio brought macaroni to Italy?” Marco Polo encountered a permarket? Please consider ter, and other worthwhile Because there is no formal You may be surprised by the food made from the starchy helping ORT use profits made causes. gathering in January, we will answer. flour of the fruit of either the to help students get an educa- We have a general meeting be having a Members Appre- Did Marco Polo bring maca- breadfruit tree or the sago tion by buying Shop Rite/Stop in our ballroom every Thurs- ciation Evening January 3. roni back to Italy from China? tree. He tells us in his diaries and Shop gift cards, sold by day from 2-3 p.m. Please Please join us after your din- No, he did not. Did he bring that the flour obtained from the Jane Newman, 609 860-6618. come and enjoy our very infor- ner hour at 7 pm for coffee back a hard wheat dried tree is made into lagana or ORT-sponsored greeting mative speakers. and cookies. Music and kara- pasta? No, he didn’t. Although lasagna in strips and that its cards and tributes are sold by Calendar of Events oke will be provided by Billy he encountered wheat in (Continued on page 8) Helen Kuhl – 609 409-1788. January 9 – 1 p.m. in our Lawrence. Cards and supermarket scrip Ballroom: “The Dale Grand will be available at all events, Luncheon Show.” Dale is re- but if you wish to get them turning to our stage to share sooner, please call the people more of his talent as a come- listed above. dian. He has worked with Pat ORT has many exciting Boone, Ray Charles, Vic things coming your way. Take Damone, Frank Sinatra, and a few moments to read the many others. Our brunch will flyers and participate. You be catered by Bagel Bazaar, won’t be sorry! and will include eggs, home fries, bacon and sausage, an The Martin assortment of bagels, rolls, croissants, muffins, Danish, Salmanowitz and fresh fruit salad. We also will serve tuna, chicken and Senior Social whitefish salads, and coffee. Club Please bring your own bever- By Mary Laresch age. $18/members; $20/non- Happy New Year to all our resident guests. members and their families! February 13 – 1 p.m. in our As we begin 2020 let us all Ballroom: “The Bethe Burns hope for peace and prosperity Luncheon Show – Remember- throughout the world. Also, ing Peggy Lee.” Bethe is an may our leaders, as well as accomplished singer, blending individual citizens, do their part jazz, blues, pop, swing and to help protect our environ- Latin flavors. A proud member ment for our grandchildren and of the all-girl a cappella group, future generations to come. “Street Heart,” she sings with On Monday, January 20 we Doo Wop groups across the celebrate Martin Luther King, East Coast. She is accompa- Jr. Day, honoring a man who nied by Vic Schioppo, a na- did his part in promoting peace tionally recognized piano and and equality for all. keyboard player. We are serv- On November 14 we wel- ing family-style lunch of comed Julian and Dominique corned beef, turkey, roast to our luncheon show. They beef, and tuna fish sand- were a great duo – with Julian wiches, with salad, coffee and splendidly impersonating cake. This will be catered by Pavarotti, Elvis, Sinatra, Tom Bagel Bazaar. Please bring Jones, and many more. Domi- your own beverage. $18/ nique included songs made members; $20/non-resident Happy New Year famous by Natalie Cole, Are- guests. tha Franklin, and Lady Gaga. It is our policy to give re- Not only did they entertain us, funds (except for trips) up to To All My but they invited five brave men one week before any event. from the audience to come up Refunds are not guaranteed if and do some “fancy dance you cancel less than one Friends and Neighbors! steps.” All in all, we were week, unless a replacement is treated to a great show. Our found. When making reserva- lunch was also very tasty, con- tions, please write the date of sisting of deli platters — roast the event on the OUTSIDE of beef, corned beef, turkey the envelope; a separate breast, and tuna fish, along check for each event; names with salads, cake and coffee. of those at your table — a A fun afternoon was had by maximum of 12 people at any all! table. Please write a separate On Tuesday, November 26, check for the annual dues of we attended a dedication cere- $10/person, $20/couple. mony in the courtyard of the JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 8 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

IA Club but apparently with the Arabs. secrets, wit, and wisdom of The earliest evidence of a true vibrant women in their 90’s (Continued from page 7) macaroni occurs at the junc- and beyond whose voices taste resembles that of barley. ture of medieval Sicilian, Ital- guide her through her own We know Marco Polo didn’t ian, and Arab cultures. The seniorhood. Time 11:30 A.M. discover macaroni in the Far history of macaroni in Italy and Cost $50. East because Chinese traveler Sicily is early indeed. An item November 2-Delores Meyer- Chau Ju-kua, while traveling in on the dinner menu of the hoff will return. Topic TBD. Spain before the birth of kitchen of the bishop of Luni, Our Study Groups are Book Marco Polo, notes that the in a document from August 17, Study, The Classics, It’s De- wheat of Muslim Spain is kept 1188, mentions a food that batable, Movie Reviews, Play in silos and does not spoil for might be macaroni. A clearer Reading, and Provocative ten years. This would hardly reference to macaroni, used to Thinking. Call Susan Mar- be notable if the Chinese knew mean pasta secca and not gulies if you are interested of hard wheat. Also, when gnocchi or boiled bread, is in (662-4458). The Friday Night/ Marco Polo describes the another Genoese notary docu- Movie/Dinner group meets the dough that people have long ment of a soldier named third Friday night of the month. taken to be macaroni, he uses Ponzio Bastono dated 1279, Volunteers select and present the words vermicelli, lasagna, whose inventory includes a the movie. Check for flyers or and lagana, which were not barixella una plena de mac- call Mary Bowers (619-2723). words the Chinese used. In caronis (a chest full of maca- If you want to join the Coloring fact, Marco Polo was already roni). Early recipes for vermi- Book Club, call Enid Kadish familiar with pasta secca in celli can also be found in the (409-4457). Italy before setting out on his Tuscan cookery manuscript, To send a congratulatory journey. Libro della cocina, and appear note, get well, or sympathy The origin of macaroni lies to be Arab influenced, as the message, contact Marilyn not with the Etruscans, recipe calls for a sauce of al- Jeris at 609-409-0698. Greeks, Romans, or Chinese, mond milk, sugar, and saffron with the boiled vermicelli. Alisa Hadassah Italian cookery works of the fourteenth century also mention By Rhoda Juskow pasta secca by the generic The Federal Bureau of In- name of tria, derived from the vestigation (FBI) recently re- Arabic word itriya. This was the leased the Hate Crimes Statis- word used to mean vermicelli by tics for 2018: one of the most al-Idrisi, the Arab court geogra- important takeaways from the pher of the Norman king of Sic- findings is that out of 7,120 ily, Roger II, in his book com- criminal incidents, 18.7 per- pleted in 1154. This was nearly cent were motivated by reli- one hundred- and fifty-years gious bias, of these, 57.8 per- years before Marco Polo re- cent were motivated by anti- turned from China. So, there Jewish bias. What is wrong you have it. While the great with our country these days Marco Polo discovered many and what do we do about it? things in his travels, including Congratulations to all our the early versions of macaroni, new Alisa Hadassah officers he was not responsible for intro- for 2020. ducing it to Italy. It was already What is coming up in Alisa there. Hadassah? Save the dates: So untill our February Meet- Monday, January 20 – 1: 00 ing, p.m. our monthly meeting – Caio!!!! (Note Venue & Time Change). Barbara Michaels, a represen- tative from the Jewish Heri- Connections tage Museum of Monmouth By Ellinor Koll County, will speak about Jew- GW Connections wishes ish Nobel Prize winners. everyone a happy, healthy Please note change of location New Year and we welcome – Congregation Etz Chaim, new members. Applications, Monroe Township Jewish along with our mission state- Center, 11 Cornell Ave., Mon- ment, can be found in the flyer roe Township. Carpool infor- holders at the clubhouse. mation will be available in Dues are $10 for a single early January. membership and $15 for a Sunday, June 14 – 3 – 5 family membership. p.m. - Our Annual Theatre and Our end of the year gift giv- Dinner Party. Enjoy “Camelot” ing included the Senior Food at Playhouse 22 followed by Bank, Women Aware, and the dinner. The dinner venue and Seeing Eye in Morristown. couvert to be announced. Unwanted clothing is still being Questions call Marilyn Taffet, collected for Homefront. 609-860-8406. Please put the items in plastic bags, NO HANGARS OR Calling for BOXES. Please keep the bags at a reasonable weight. Minyan Marilyn Steiner (10 Umberland Place-860-6484) and Doris Volunteers Doris Becker (12 Severn Way- The Minyan Group of 395-8018) are accepting your Greenbriar at Whittingham has donations. PLEASE CALL served our community for over before dropping off your items. 30 years. We need to ensure Our upcoming 2020 events the presence of ten Jewish are: residents – men and/or April 1-Trip to Bristol Thea- women at all Shiva minyans. If ter to see “Cabaret” with lunch a family, in accordance with at the King George Inn. Cost their beliefs, requires that only $90 Members only. Departure men may be counted to consti- TBD. tute a minyan, the Shiva May 15-Event at the club- Group will honor that request. house. Everyone is invited. You do not have to be fluent in Jamie Novak will present the Hebrew to be a part of our program-KEEP THIS-TOSS group, but we do need your THAT. Jamie is an author and presence. If you wish to be a organizational humorist. Cost minyan volunteer, please call: $5. Bob Levine at 609 395-9325, May 21-Luncheon at Knob Norman Katz at 609 409-0330, Hill for members and guests. or Phyllis Kundel at 609 619- Melinda Blau will share the 3656. GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 9

day morning I could open up were sold at the store next to Newspapers and the Numbas and assemble the Sunday the train station. In an old New New York Daily News, the king York tradition, one grabbed the By Mark Surks delivered daily by a kid on a the Jewish alphabet. Ironic as of New York Newspapers. No- copy just below the top copy. Jewish begins with J). I am a big fan of technology. bike with a canvas sack tied to body in my neighborhood read New Yorkers loath the top Back then, the newspapers I use my computer for work, his handlebars. I never be- the New York Times, or so it copy. To this day I do the came out multiple times a day. communication and research came a paper boy myself. I seemed. The papers would be same thing and I don’t know The Daily News had all these all the time. I don’t play Angry wonder why. flung from a truck at some un- why. The One Star/Night Owl editions. The evening edition Birds or Candy Crush so don’t On Sunday, I used to go to godly hour and I would arrive would come late. Like maybe 8 was originally called the One invite me to play on Facebook. the local candy store, across and drag them in at some o’clock. Old men in their 30’s Star. Then it was changed to Having said that, I still like from Jahns in Sheepshead other ungodly hour. and 40’s would be hanging out the Night Owl, but everyone reading newspapers and Bay, and pick up the Jewish Then I would place a long waiting for the Daily News just called it the One Star. magazines that can trace their Forward for my grandfather. wooden board on the round truck to arrive. They got cranky When I was in my teens, I origins back to a forest. I know On Sunday the front page for spinning stools and lay out the if he was running late. Finally, I worked at the same candy it’s bad for the environment, some reason was printed in sections of the paper. Moving would hear the thump as the store where I had gotten but I put out more recycling brown ink. I could read, but not from one end to the other, I pile hit the street and the old Grandpa’s Forwards. I even than anyone on my block. understand it, except for the would assemble the sections guys shuffled into the store had the key to the place. What When I was a kid there were TV listings where I delighted in into one giant bale of paper where I would sell them their lots of papers. My dad got the sounding out Lassie or Yanny were they thinking? One night enrobed in the only portion I precious paper. my friends and I opened up World Telegram and the Sun Carson (there is no J sound in read, the comics. I would pile I knew why these old guys the joint for a little late-night them up with Dick Tracy on were desperate to get the pa- sundae, malteds and egg top, announcing their availabil- per. The numba, as it was creams and perhaps a couple ity for sale, and Dondi on the called in those parts. The Daily life and times of Sammy Davis Yiddish Club of Bonomo Turkish Taffys to back. News published the vaunted Jr go. What was I thinking? The weekdays were differ- numba. I am talking about a By Diane Morris-Paff Trips: See flyer for details The only reason I had the ent. There was the morning three-digit number you bet on Wishing you and your family on all trips. key was so that early on Sun- edition. Mountains of these (Continued on page 10) a Happy and Healthy New We would like to thank all Year! who joined us on trips in 2019, We would like to thank our as well as our trip committee members who attended the for all their hard work through- Chanukah Party in December. out the year. Please keep an Rickey Pen, our entertainer for eye out in The Voice, eblasts the morning, made our break- and for flyers at breakfasts for fast a lively event. She sang our upcoming 2020 trips. everything from Tom Jones to April 21 – A Walk on the Johnny Cash, from to Yiddish Moon – a musical at George songs to Polish folk songs St. Playhouse – evening per- and, of course, some Chanu- formance – flyers now avail- kah songs! In between, she able told stories and jokes. What Elsie Landau Yiddish Vinkle: more could one ask for be- For those who speak Yid- sides plenty of food provided dish or understand Yiddish, by Deli King? please join us on the 3rd NOTE: Our membership for Wednesday of each month for 2020 starts January 1. Please our monthly meeting located in complete a membership form the Towne Centre across from (available on wall by indoor the nurse’s office. Each month pool) and submit, as soon as brings a new topic or new possible, to ensure your mem- idea. New people always wel- bership and attendance at come! upcoming Yiddish Club Sylvia Kolber Yiddish Multi- events. Membership costs Media Center: $10. Our lock box is #6. The Multi-Media Center is Please mark checks and enve- available at monthly breakfasts lopes “MEMBERSHIP 2020”. and includes films on DVD, THANK YOU for your mem- books and music CDs. Some bership and support! books are from authors who Breakfasts: have spoken to our group and Breakfasts take place the some of the DVDs are past first Sunday of each month. films shown at the Sunday The cost is usually $8/month, movie afternoon. unless otherwise stated on A reminder… you do not flyer. Payment and flyer cutoff need to speak Yiddish to be a are due 10 days prior to the member of our club, you just breakfast. All necessary infor- need an interest in meeting mation regarding payment others and sharing an experi- acceptance, program info, ence with our members. You date, time, etc. is on the flyer. must be a club member to Doors open at 9:45 am for partake in all activities. breakfasts and the program starts at 10:15am. January 5 –The Word Mavens - celebrate Jewish traditions, holidays, beloved foods and the Yiddish and Hebrew words that describe them. A laugh out loud experi- ence will be had by all. February 2 - Fred Miller – will entertain us with music by an assortment of Jewish song- writers such as; Rodgers & Hart, Jule Styne, Frank Loesser, and Alan Jay Lerner. March 1 – Naomi Miller- “Amerika Hurrah Tribute” – a tribute to Jewish immigrant composers Films: Films take place in the ball- room of the Towne Centre and start at 1pm. No sign up is required, but you MUST be a member to attend. January 19 – The Pickle Recipe - Desperate for cash, a down on his luck party DJ is corrupted by his shameless uncle to steal his grandmother Rose’s top-secret pickle rec- ipe. February 16 – Sammy Davis Jr. I’ve Got to be Me – Documentary examining the JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 10 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

Jet Propulsion By Irwin Dunsky research how to make rocket was looking for the ingredients We were living in Jersey fuel. He figured out if he could to burn very quickly to blast a City, NJ, in a three-bedroom make gunpowder, he could rocket off. After four or five house. Eliot and I shared a adjust it to make it work as tries, when he thought he had bedroom. My little sister rocket fuel. First, he had to get the correct proportions, he Maxine who was three years the components to make gun- would build another rocket and old had a room and my par- powder. He needed sulfur, try it out behind our house. He ents had the master bedroom. charcoal, and potassium ni- wouldn’t give up. Over and Eliot was fourteen and I was trate. He had a chemistry set over he tried. He was starting twelve years old. It was a de- but it only had a little bit of to get close. One rocket lifted cent sized house, and we sulfur. Eliot started going to off but fell back down quickly. seemed to be comfortable in it. pharmacies to buy the ingredi- One day in the kitchen, dur- The kitchen was large, but the ents. It took a while but even- ing the fuel testing, the plate living room was the largest tually he got all the chemicals he was using broke from the room in the house. at different stores. No one heat. Eliot couldn’t use an- My mother really took pride pharmacy would sell him all other plate because Mom in the furniture in our house. three ingredients. would know that two plates Every piece she purchased Eliot figured out what three were missing. So, he grabbed was a stretch on our finances. ingredients he needed to make a tin pie plate and used it in- So, she appreciated every- gunpowder. But he didn’t know stead. He mixed his new fuel thing she was able to get and the combinations of each to formula in the pie pan and lit it took care of her furnishings. produce the desired reaction. up. It was the perfect mixture. Eliot came across a maga- He built his first rocket and put In a split second it burned zine that discussed rockets. some sulfur, charcoal, and through the pie plate and onto Even though he was only four- potassium nitrate in the bottom Mom’s lovely kitchen table. He teen years old he became very of his rocket. We set it up be- threw the pie pan in the sink interested in rockets and how hind our house and lit up the and saw a good size hole they worked. He decided he rocket fuel. It sizzled and burned into the table. wanted to build his own rocket burned the rocket up, which No matter how much scrub- - a rocket that worked and fell over in flames. bing and washing the hole would blast off. He made his Eliot told me we needed to remained. The scientist had to rocket out of a couple of toilet do some research experi- face the music when the boss paper empty tubes hooked ments. When my Mom went came home. As upset as she together. Then he fashioned a out, we went in the kitchen. was, Mom always forgave us. cone for the top and cardboard Eliot brought in all the ingredi- That last batch of rocket fuel fins for the wings. Now all he ents. He mixed specific did get the next rocket up. needed was rocket fuel. amounts in a plate on the ta- One large step for mankind, It was 1957 and there were ble. He lit up the concoction one table down the tubes for no computers to go online and and watched the result. He Mom.

Newspapers and the Numbas

(Continued from page 9) three races. The second digit tan number had be estab- with a bookie. As each was was derived from the fourth lished. handed his paper, he knew and fifth races and the last The three digits of the Man- right where to go to find to- digit from the sixth and sev- hattan number, like the Brooklyn day’s numba. The Daily News enth races. number, paid 500:1 but the called it the Total Mutual Han- I worked in a coffee shop on Manhattan number offered bets dle. Everyone else called it the 46th Street (I was not a Ba- on a single digit that paid 7:1, a numba. rista). One of the delivery boys way better payout. I was drawn The numba consisted of the (who were really men) who to the single digits number as I last three digits of all the brought sandwiches to the would win more often, and the money that was bet at what- offices in the area was also a odds were a lot closer to true ever track was open at the numbers runner. The two jobs odds. Playing the number was time. It was a seven-digit num- just meshed perfectly. At some fun and gave you something to ber that was of no news value point he would come traipsing look forward to at the end of the but for the fact that the last into the store and announce workday. Best of all, seven three digits were the biggest the first digit but in code. For bucks won paid for 20 gallons of betting opportunity in New instance, if he announced “The gas for my pig. York, its only reason for seeing hook” it meant the digit was a While the state offers a legal ink. Nobody cared one wit as seven. These announcements form of playing the numbas, I to how much Aqueduct took in would go on all afternoon until am willing to bet, at 7:1 odds, that day. Yet it appeared daily the three digits of the Manhat- the bookie version lives on. and was the source of a lot of newspaper sales. This was information that was nowhere else to be found. NOTICE TO Here’s how it worked. You would tell your numbers run- ALL RESIDENTS ner what three-digit number you wanted some time during the day. Next day you got paid if you matched the last Walkers, Don’t Forget three digits of the Total Mu- tual Handle at say, Aqueduct. This was called the Brooklyn This is a reminder number and it paid a paltry, unjust, outrageous 500:1. for residents Given that the true odds are to wear 1000:1, it was a giant rip-off. In Harlem, the number paid reflective clothing 600:1. Better, but still crimi- nal in all senses of the word. when out walking. Yet there was no paucity of players. Now there was also a Man- hattan numba. You didn’t need the newspaper for this one and it came out a digit at a time The GW VOICE earlier in the day. When I was 15 or 16, I used to bet the Manhattan number. Unlike the Editorial Staff Brooklyn number, the Manhat- tan number was derived from welcomes any resident the payouts, win, place and show. The first digit was the interested in joining us result of a computation involv- ing the payouts of the first in any capacity. GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 11

The Daily Of tomorrows, The birds, the bees, the Forecast swaying trees, A time filled with hope, Poetry Corner By Ben Baum This poem was inspired by The Days I am summer a crew the music and lyrics from the And then there are the cloudy It’s About Time 13 songs performed by the days, By Irwin Dunsky Summers at scout camp lead By Bill Friedman me to believe GW Chorus at their December The days that are fog infused, Wanting to be what I already am I remember a Grandfather It’s possible to have fun and at 11 Concert. Those times when we are Lost in striving, I surrender to clock stately and proud the same time achieve The days of sunshine abound, neither up nor down, being tick tock tick tock and chiming School-yard marbles or Laughter is paramount, But just there, As part of the universe, so loud flipping sport cards Feeling good is contagious, Going through the motions, I acknowledge my oneness The rules of the clock we’d all And some of us would become Happiness defines the The days. Like an open-ended cave, understand school crossing guards moment T h e r a i n y d a y s a r e I allow the free winds of looking was fine but touching Mom needed milk, bread or We even envision rainbows (Continued on page 12) eternity was banned maybe more when we think it’ll rain, To rush through me Strangers deemed it a real I’d always volunteer and run “Sunshine almost always Feeling unbroken, sensation out to the store makes me high”, And sharing my breath with and it would always lead to Leaving doors unlocked The Days. Senior creation much conversation without any fear Springtime odors are uplifting, Filled with my emptiness, Our kitchen cuckoo no ifs ands It’s hard to imagine that break- Reminding us of potentials, of Sensations I collapse into wholeness or buts ins were rare growth, of love, With outstretched wings Wants You! as cute as it was could drive Weekend parties with no And peeled back fingers someone nuts booze or drugs Our troupe, dancers Adrift in a sea of smiles, I let In our mudroom a A lot of slow dancing and go from G/W, Regency, thermometer clock some intimate hugs Opening all of me to receive Stonebridge, and sur- issued storm warnings with a Political pandering left to rounding Monroe area sound that would shock adults Intuition My bedroom alarm would And I remember my parents is always growing and By Irwin Dunsky never fail weighing final results looking for talent. Our I always awoke to a blood Intuition, it is said to be our 6th Our kid and grandkids will last performance, Dan- curdling wail sense never know what they’ve cin’ thru the USA re- My sister’s music box an alarm Some of us have highly missed as well ceived a standing ova- developed intuition Overwhelmed by technology would wake her with the ding – tion and rave reviews. and others do not they dare not resist. a- ling of a bell We’ve had jugglers and It has very little to do with your Our parent’s wake-up always intelligence twirlers added to our was Voices It has to do with listening singers and dancers to a high-pitched beeping and a By Ben Baum Listening intuitively, listening enhance our perform- significant buzz Sounds of harmony, to yourself O u r t i m e s e n s i t i v e Notes of love, ance throughout the Intuition is your own personal environment really worked The sweet noises of years. unspoken word great compassion, It involves your feelings, The challenges, fun, we were always prompt and of The brightness of the warm senses, your heart, and soul camaraderie, and suc- course never late tones, Intuition is your inner voice cess are worth your Voices. It’s always there, you only time and dedication. Comforting words. have to still yourself and No Computer, Songs of understanding, Come join us! Call listen for it High pitched glee of childhood Bunny Feigenbaum at To hear it, you have to get No Cell: play, past all of your self-indulgent 609-395-8174. Yet My Childhood Complexity of teen utterances, prejudicial chatter Voices. Your inner voice is there Was Swell Deep thoughts of young waiting to be heard, waiting By Bill Friedman adulthood, to guide you Saturday double-feature, bus Reasoning flashes of Intuition has an intellect of its and a snack solutions, own, developed from all left with a dollar and always Sounds of contributions, your life’s trials brought change back Of innovations, You possess an inner wisdom Newspaper route required Of life-giving suggestions, waiting to help you folding and flipping Voices. This universal wisdom is the Looked forward to weekly Whispers of confusion, product of trillions of souls collecting and tipping Quiet speeches of concession, passed on to you, So many hours at the sweet Of wonderment, At the moment of your creation shop called Al’s Of first prejudicial exposure, To access your intuitive Playing pinball and hanging Voices. wisdom, you only have to with some of my pals Empathy deficiency, listen First sign of spring right after Seeds of hate, It’s free for the taking school Yells of demeaning comments, It’s only a guide Choosing up sides for a game Harsh notes, It’s not a law or a rule of baseball Voices. Its only fee is for you to stop Down at the lake fishing for Screams of torture, and listen before you react trout Of deprivation, And, oh yes, it requires you to When someone would land Of the lowness of mankind, trust in the universe one - you’d know by the Yet the sweet sounds of hope And to trust in yourself shout And the brighter side of because Joe, the barber, of course humanity will prevail. You are an essential part of always knew Voices. this universe bushy for school and for JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 12 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

Poetry Corner

The Daily It would have been so Take your time and enjoy it wonderful through and through Forecast If they had only gotten to know (Continued from page 11) both of you I tried to follow your good Bookworm introspective, By Charlotte Rubin “Listening to the Rain” examples It’s hard to describe the Permitting us to reach deep I wanted to make you proud of anticipation inside, me It’s hard to know what to To cogitate about the whys, I’ve tried to do all the right expect To contemplate the answers, things When you prepare to use To be startled by the lightning But sometimes life isn’t so your imagination Specializing in ALL Residential Real Estate type flashes, easy As you delve into an And to sometimes even “hear Just want you both to know absorbing new text laughter in the rain”, How grateful I will always be Better than a movie, The days. To have had two parents Better than TV On snowy days, Who meant the world to me. You are soon transported to We huddle inside, a world Spending more time with the Chicken Soup Of pure fantasy one we love, By Charlotte Rubin You experience feelings We admire the “mantle cold The aroma of chicken soup You may never know you and clean”, can’t be surpassed had Time passes slowly, Whenever I make it, it You may laugh, you may cry As the snow piles higher, disappears so fast You may be happy, you may And covers the leaves of It gets rid of your chilblains be sad green, It cures your cold But, if it’s as good as critics The days. When you’re desperate for a say On windy days, cup You won’t be able to take a The zephyrs lift us gently, It can be worth more than gold break Or the wind blows us around, It clears your sinuses You’ll read all through the It lifts us up, Unstuffs your nose day And carries us on eagles’ Soothes your throat Until your neck starts to ache wings, Warms your toes Eventually, though it’s hard To the days of tomorrow, Some serve it with matzah to do, Into the arms of loved ones, balls made with ethnic pride You have to put it away The days. Some like oodles of noodles, Get back to your chores and

either thin or wide reality Life and Loss But whichever way you savor And save it for another day By Charlotte Rubin it There’ll always be another Daddy, you left us far too Whichever is your favorite one to look forward to young When a steaming bowl is Another great novel to satisfy At the age of only fifty-one placed before you the bookworm in you. And then Momma, you followed too At the early age of fifty-two State DOT To Add Left-Turn FOR ADVERTISING CALL: So, it’s remarkable to me That I’ve reached the age of Arrow at Route 33, Applegarth eighty-five Princeton Editorial Services It’s remarkable to me and Butcher Roads That I’m still alive Monroe Mayor Gerald W. 732-761-8534 or 8535 It saddens me that you never pleased to report that work is Tamburro, who has been got to know well underway to add a much- working to secure state sup- [email protected] Your beautiful grandchildren, needed dedicated left-turn port for a major road improve- and great grandchildren too arrow on both sides of Route ment project on Route 33, has 33,” Mayor Tamburro said. announced the work is ex- “This project is very important pected to be completed in the to our residents and I can’t very near future. thank our legislators enough This announcement follows for getting this project to the a successful meeting in Tren- top of the pile at the state ton among Mayor Tamburro, transportation department.” New Jersey Department of The project began in late Transportation Commissioner September, following an Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, agreement between the State Assemblyman Daniel Benson, of New Jersey, Middlesex Senator Linda Greenstein, County and Monroe Township. Middlesex County Freeholder “I am very pleased that the Leslie Koppel and other state, state is improving this intersec- county and municipal officials. tion, which should help better “We have heard from resi- manage traffic, reduce travel dents about the need for dedi- times and improve the quality cated left-turn arrows on Route of life for Monroe and area 33 and Applegarth Road and residents,” Assemblyman Ben- Butcher Road,” Mayor Tam- son said. burro said. “Because Route 33 Earlier in 2019, at the urging is a state highway, we went to of Mayor Tamburro, the state our state legislators and asked added a left turn signal at them to intervene and fast Route 33 and Perrinneville track the project with the state Road. Department of Transportation.” “We are pleased to see that Mayor Tamburro expressed work is underway at this inter- his great appreciation to As- section and that Middlesex semblyman Benson, Chairman County played a role in support- of the Assembly Transporta- ing a new dedicated left-turn tion Committee, and his col- th arrows,” said Middlesex County leagues representing the 14 Freeholder Leslie Koppel. “We Legislative District: Sen. Linda know this has been a top priority Greenstein and Assemblyman of Mayor Tamburro and my col- Wayne DeAngelo, who helped leagues; Freeholder Director move this major intersection Rios, Freeholder Kenny, Chair improvement project forward. of our Department of Infrastruc- “Working with our state and ture Management, and I are county leaders who serve happy to help get this project Monroe, I am extremely over the finish line.” GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 13

Calendar of Events for Monroe The Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series Township Public Library Music from China Hear traditional Chinese music as performed on an erhu, a two

-string bowed instrument, a pipa, a four-string plucked instru- All events are open to the public. www.monroetwplibrary.org ment, and a zheng, a type of zither with a more than 2,500-year history. Sit-N-Stitch two 30-minute DVDs, followed Square Mall in East Bruns- The performers will be Wang Guowei, erhu; Sun Li, pipa; Fridays, January 3 & 17 at by a brief discussion. wick, will discuss physical fit- Wang Junling, zheng. 10:30 am. Socialize with nee- · January 7: Battle of ness for seniors. Register at The event will be held on February 10, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Mon- dleworkers of all types and Saratoga & Shays’ Rebellion the Welcome Desk. roe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Twp. skill levels. Assist others, · January 14: Industrial Mass Hysteria: Alfred Drey- Admission is free. share tips, projects and pat- Revolution & Election of fus The event is sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts terns. Bring your own supplies. 1800 Fridays, January 10 and 17 Commission, chaired by Maria C. Naumik, with support from Registration is not required. · January 21: Marbury v. at 11 am. Alfred Dreyfus, a Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro and the Township Council and the Poets Corner Madison & Transportation French Army officer in 1894, Monroe Township Patrons of the Arts, Inc. Friday, January 3 at 11 am. Revolution was found guilty of treason A workshop and reading group Registration is not required. and condemned to 12 years of for all ages. Please bring 12 Sleepy Storytime isolation by the army he faith- copies of your work. Registra- Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 fully served. This event, trig- tion is not required. pm. This is a new program gered by prejudice, suspicion Pop-Up Shops suitable for children age 5 and and fear divided a nation. Two- Saturday, January 4: Slipper younger along with their fami- part lecture by Julian Davis. socks, scarves, ear muffs and lies or caregivers. Listen to Register at the Welcome winter hats. Cash only, please. stories and sing songs one Desk. Saturday, January 18: Jew- evening each month at Sleepy Friday Afternoon Movie elry and Wearable Art by New Storytime! Children are en- Fridays, January 10 & 24 at Jersey Artisans. Cash and couraged to wear pajamas and 2 pm. Friday, January 10: checks will be accepted. bring a stuffed animal. Regis- Through his bond with his The Monroe Township Li- tration is not required. owner, aspiring Formula One brary Foundation provides Pop Book Café race car driver Denny, golden -Up Shop rental space on se- Wednesday, January 8. retriever Enzo learns that the lect Saturdays between 10 am Session 1 at 11 am; Session 2 techniques needed on the and 4 pm. Local residents with at 1 pm. Discuss books that racetrack can also be used to their own direct sales busi- you have read. Light refresh- successfully navigate the jour- nesses should visit one of our ments will be served. Space is ney of life. Comedy/Drama/ service desks or our website limited. Register at the Wel- Romance, Rated PG, 1 hour, for an application to rent the come Desk. 49 minutes Pop-Up Shop space at the Short Story Discussion Friday, January 24: Mike Library. Group Banning is framed for the at- Current Events Wednesday, January 8 at 11 tempted assassination of the Discussion Group am. Join us for a discussion President and must evade his Saturday, January 4 at about “Everything is Far from (Continued on page 14) 10:30 am. Enjoy a discussion Here” by Cristina Henríquez in about global and domestic Best American Short Stories affairs. Light refreshments and “Deaf and Blind” by Lara provided. Register at the Wel- Vapnyar in O. Henry Prize Please drive come Desk. Stories. Register at the Wel- POV Documentary Film come Desk. slowly and Sunday, January 5 at 10:30 Genealogy Club am: A two-year journey inside Wednesday, January 8 at carefully Japan’s Yoshida Brewery, a 1:30 pm. Beginner and experi- 144-year-old family-run com- enced genealogists are wel- in our pany, where a brotherhood of come. Registration is not re- artisans, ranging from age 20 quired. community. to 70, spend six months in Financial and Physical nearly monastic isolation as Fitness for Seniors they follow an age-old process Thursday, January 9 at 6:30 to create the nation’s revered pm. This is the first in a rice wine. 90 minutes. This film monthly series of programs. is presented in collaboration January is our New Year’s Many drivers with the award-winning docu- Resolution event. Greg Shan- mentary series P.O.V. nahan of Putnam Investments are speeding (www.pbs.org/pov). Registra- will discuss Medicare and tion is not required. healthcare. on our streets The Great Courses: Jon Gallo, fitness author and putting us all Encore Presentation owner of Results Boxing and Sunday, January 5 at 1 pm: Fitness in the Brunswick at risk. This is your second chance to catch this DVD lecture series. This session covers European interest in the New World from Columbus through Puritan settlers in Massachusetts Bay in the 1660s. Each session consists of two 30-minute DVDs, followed by a brief dis- cussion. Registration is not required. Coupon Club Monday, January 6 at 1:30 pm. Clip, swap and trade cou- pons. Discuss deals, share frugal tips and shopping ex- periences. Bring a pair of scis- sors and your stash of non- expired coupons. Registration is not required. The Great Courses: Turning Points in American History Tuesdays, January 7, 14 & 21 at 1 pm. The history of America is shaped by many long-term trends and subtle forces. From the Great Epi- demic through 9/11, this series explores important moments and themes of the American past. Professor Edward T. O’Donnell presents a fresh and unique look at American history in this DVD lecture se- ries. Each session consists of JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 14 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

Calendar of Events for Monroe Township Public Library

(Continued from page 13) pm to 4 pm. Thursday, Janu- Thursday, January 23 at 7 own agency and the FBI as he ary 16 from 6 pm to 7 pm. pm. Did you know that the tries to uncover the real threat. Learn about sewing machines library has a 3D printer? Reg- Action/Thriller, Rated R, 2 with this hands-on session for ister for a 3D Printer Demon- hours, 1 minute adults, ages 18 and over. You stration, see a 3D printer in Movies are free. Registra- will learn how to wind a bob- action, understand how it tion is not required. bin, thread a needle and prac- works, and learn how it is POV Documentary Film tice stitching. Registration is used at the Library. All ages Saturday, January 11 at 1 required. Register at the Ref- welcome. Registration is re- pm: A team of rebel heroines erence Desk or q u i r e d . R e g i s t e r a t works to change the way www.monroetwplibrary.org, www.monroetwplibrary.org, at women are prosecuted in a beginning Tuesday, December any service desk in the Library Queens, NY courtroom. 90 3 at 9:30 am. or call (732) 521-5000. minutes International Book Club Author Talk with This film is presented in col- Tuesday, January 21 at Shari Nichols laboration with the award- 10:30 am. Join a book discus- Sunday, January 26 at 2 winning documentary series sion about The House at the pm. Local author Shari Nich- P.O.V. (www.pbs.org/pov). Edge of Night by Catherine ols will sign books and de- Registration is not required. Banner (Italy). Spanning scribe how she went from Tech Express nearly a century, through se- struggling writer to award- Tuesday, January 14 from 2 crets and mysteries, trials and winning author. She will dis- pm to 3 pm. Drop-in with your sacrifice, this beautiful and cuss her book, Midnight De- electronic device to get per- haunting novel follows the sire, which is set in New Jer- sonalized help from a Librar- lives of the Esposito family and sey. Register at the Welcome ian. Bring your charged and the other islanders who live Desk. registered device and neces- and love on Castellamare. Non-Fiction Book sary passwords. Registration Coffee and cookies provided. Discussion is not required. First come, first Register and reserve your Monday, January 27 at 2 served. copy at the Welcome Desk. pm. We will discuss The Day Page Turners Library Board of Trustees the World Came to Town: 9/11 Thursday, January 16 at 11 Meeting in Gander, Newfoundland by am. Looking for something to Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 Jim DeFede. Register and read or add to your reading pm. reserve a copy at the Wel- list? Library staff will present Evening DIY Craft come Desk. and recommend a variety of Thursday, January 23 at 7 Meditation & Sound Healing new titles pertaining to a differ- pm. Need something fun to do Friday, January 31 at 11 ent topic each month, both after dinner? Make a unique am. Practice deep breathing new and old titles. This Message in a Bottle craft. exercises then enjoy a guided month’s theme is Survival Sto- Decorations and supplies will meditation and sound healing ries. Light refreshments pro- be provided. This is for adult session with Tibetan singing vided. Register at the Wel- patrons only. Registration is bowls, crystal bowls, wood come Desk. required. Register at the Ref- chimes and drums. Feel free Meet Your Sewing Machine erence Desk. to bring a pillow or blanket for Monday, January 13 from 3 3D Printer Demonstration (Continued on page 15) GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 15

The Key To Sustaining That New Year’s Resolution: Turkey

Every year many Americans establish New Year’s resolu- tions, setting their sights high with the turn of the calendar, but few of them are able to sustain those resolutions. Ac- cording to online global activity data analyzed by Strava, most people report failing their reso- lution by Jan. 12. Additionally, a study conducted by the Uni- versity of Scranton found that just 8% of resolvers could stick to their pledge for two years without slips. New Year’s resolutions are very difficult to maintain, espe- cially if you are trying to build a healthier lifestyle. According to als and families. Consumers could help you feel more sati- a 2019 Marist Poll, two of the can cook tacos with ground ated by your meal. Dark top resolutions are losing turkey, turkey burgers, spa- meat is also higher in certain weight and eating healthier. To ghetti with turkey meatballs, other nutrients, including sustain a nutritious diet, con- turkey sheet pan dinners, tur- iron, zinc, B vitamins and sumers need to identify food key sausage or turkey skillet selenium. Ultimately, Harri- options that are not only kits in less than a half hour son recommends that con- healthy, but also delicious and and enjoy a convenient, nour- sumers simply eat the option convenient. ishing meal. they prefer taste-wise be- Protein is essential to a No matter which form of cause white meat and dark wholesome, balanced diet, turkey consumers are choos- meat both fit into a healthy, and turkey is an excellent ing, they are often hung up on adequate and balanced diet. source of protein. Low in fat a common question: white For those wanting healthier and packed with an abun- meat or dark meat? You can- options for their families, there dance of minerals, turkey is not go wrong either way, ac- are a wide variety of products perfect for many tasty, easy- cording to nutritionist Dana including ground turkey, breast to-prepare meals for individu- Harrison. She notes that white cutlets, tenderloins and turkey meat is a great source of lean meal kits. The Honeysuckle protein, low in fat and low in White and Shady Brook Farms Library calories. However, the calorie brands provide an array of disparity is not that large. For a healthy turkey recipes, such as (Continued from page 14) three-ounce serving, any part Southwest-style chipotle tur- comfort. Presented by Madi- of the turkey falls within a 160- key tenderloin with roasted son Joo, certified in Sound to 190-calorie range. veggies, sweet and spicy tur- Healing I and Reiki II. Regis- While dark meat has a key tacos and white turkey tration is not required. higher concentration of fat chili. George Ivers Lobby Display than white meat, those fats (Continued on page 16) Case Literary prize-winning books of the past Fine Arts Gallery Paintings and Artwork by Vibha Singh & Reena Singh Socrates Café The group will not meet in January. We will resume ses- sions in February. Closings The Library will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 for New Year’s Day and on Mon- day, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All events are open to the public. JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 16 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE

The Key To Sustaining That New Year’s Resolution: Turkey

(Continued from page 15) are numerous mobile apps Ground turkey is another that allow you to track your quick, versatile dinner option. exercise accomplishments, in With 28 grams of protein and addition to your dietary goals, only one gram of fat per serv- to stay on pace with your reso- ing, 99% fat-free ground tur- lution. key breast provides a founda- Upholding a healthy diet tion for a wholesome entrée, with balanced, wholesome such as tacos or chili. For meals only takes a few simple families on the go, oven-ready steps. Smart shoppers plan turkey meatloaf is simple to meals before heading to the prepare and perfect for busy store and stick to the outside schedules. perimeter of the supermarket Keeping track of the food to purchase fresh ingredients, you are consuming can help including vegetables, fruit and you lose weight and determine lean meats. Moreover, a con- if you’re eating enough in each sistent meal-planning routine food group. And with modern saves time and money by technology at our disposal, eliminating extra trips to eat diet monitoring is a breeze. out and cutting out the need to Online food calculators, such order delivery. as the tool on WebMD, enable This is the year your New consumers to count calories Year’s resolution does not The cast members of “Calendar Girls.” The show runs from Jan. 3-12 at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, and grams of fat, carbohy- have to end in frustration. with merchandise sales and a special performance to benefit Capital Health Cancer Center. drates and protein from thou- Armed with a grocery shop- sands of different foods. There ping game plan and modern technology to monitor nutrition and wellness progress, con- Kelsey Theatre Kicks Off 2020 with the sumers can be ready to main- FOR ADVERTISING tain a healthy routine. Even on Comedy “Calendar Girls,” Jan. 3-12 CALL: the busiest of nights, conven- ient and healthful turkey meal Merchandise Sales, Special Performance To Benefit Princeton Editorial Services options ensure you can enjoy Capital Health Cancer Center 732-761-8534 an appetizing dinner while [email protected] keeping your resolution. (BPT) WEST WINDSOR — The national tour. Since that time, cording to the British daily Kelsey Theatre at Mercer it has become the fastest newspaper, The Telegraph. County Community College selling play in British theatre In keeping with the spirit of (MCCC) and the Pennington history. The story of the true story that inspired Players kick off the New “Calendar Girls” begins when the production, merchandise Year with the popular, fun John, who shortly after being sold during the performances and risqué British comedy diagnosed with lymphoma, will benefit Capital Health “Calendar Girls” — a true passes away. His wife Annie Cancer Center. In addition, story based on the lives of 11 and her friends resolve to the Pennington Players will extraordinary Women’s Insti- create a “nudie” calendar to present a special fundraising tute ladies who pose nude raise money to buy a settee performance for the Cancer for a calendar to raise money for the hospital waiting room. Center on Friday, Jan. 10 at for the Leukemia Research To everyone’s surprise, the 8 p.m., which includes a re- Fund. calendar attracts a torrent of ception with appetizers and a Dates and show times are international attention and silent auction from 6:30 to Friday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m.; Sat- the group’s newfound fame 7:30 p.m. The $25 ticket urday, Jan. 4 and Jan. 11 at threatens a close friendship. price includes the reception 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, The stage version of this and show, with all proceeds Jan. 5 and Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. remarkable story has re- to benefit the Cancer Center. Kelsey Theatre is located on ceived critical acclaim, both M o r e d e t a i l s a t MCCC’s West Windsor Cam- domestically and abroad. www.calendargirlsbenefit. pus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. “’Calendar Girls,’ with a com. The community is invited to script adaptation by Tim Firth Tickets are $20 for adults, an opening night reception who also co-wrote the movie, $18 for seniors and students with the cast and crew on achieves exactly what it sets and may be purchased opening night, Jan. 3. out to do. It makes you online or by calling the Kel- “Calendar Girls” first laugh, it makes you cry, and sey Box Office at (609) 570- opened at England’s Chich- it leaves you feeling better 3333. Kelsey Theatre is ester Festival Theatre and about life than you did when wheelchair accessible, with thereafter embarked on a you entered the theatre,” ac- free parking next to the thea- ter. For a complete listing of adult and children’s events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a bro- chure. Note: The production con- tains adult language and par- tial nudity, and may not be appropriate for all audience members.

Please drive slowly and carefully in our community.

Many drivers are speeding on our streets putting us all at risk. GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE JANUARY 2020 – PAGE 17

Making Your Own Jewelry Is Easier Than You Think

sion channel or at JTV.com. end of each headpin, creating Tutorials beaded dangles you can at- Once you’re set up with sup- tach to the loops on your chan- plies, look for step-by-step delier component. By using the tutorials to help guide you One-Step Looper, you get per- through any jewelry-making fect loops every time! project that you fancy. Try out Step 3: Use chain nose pli- projects like “Making Tousled ers to slightly open the loops Tassel with a Tassel Maker” - you’ve made. which you can stop and replay Step 4: Attach the loops to as needed while you’re first the chandelier component and learning the techniques. There close them using chain nose are hundreds of tutorials to pliers. choose from, showing you how Step 5: Rock the amazing to make everything from rings, earrings you just created! bangles and bracelets to ear- Making your own jewelry is If you love jewelry, and you rings, necklaces and pen- a fun and satisfying creative The instructor in the tutorial dants, in a wide variety of also love to tap into your artistic explains the basic supplies outlet that you can pursue at side, you’re in luck! Making jew- styles and using many differ- your own pace. You could you will need, such as: ent materials. elry is a gratifying hobby, and * Stringing wire even throw a jewelry-making there are great resources avail- Personalize Every Project party this holiday season, * 24, 22 and 20 gauge wire Follow these step-by-step able to help you learn how to * Bead stoppers making new creations to wear craft unique pieces. With little or instructions to make an easy but for yourself, or to give as gifts * Crimping beads gorgeous pair of chandelier ear- no previous experience, you can * Crimp covers or swap with friends. (BPT) make beautiful jewelry for your- rings. You can customize the * Crimping pliers project to suit your own style by self, or make meaningful holiday * Chain nose pliers gifts for others. Jewelry making choosing whatever kinds of ma- Then the real fun begins - terials you prefer, and you can Calling for Minyan is an engaging pastime and you can start personalizing produces something truly one-of make the earrings as simple or your craft by selecting beads as complex as you want, de- Volunteers -a-kind. and other materials to use in Find project guides and how pending on your level of experi- The Minyan Group of Greenbriar at Whittingham has your jewelry-making. JTV part- ence. Watch the video on You- served our community for over 30 years. We need to ensure -to videos to help guide you ners with some of the largest along the way with resources Tube and/or follow these in- the presence of ten Jewish residents – men and/or women jewelry making manufacturers structions to learn the basics: at all Shiva minyans. If a family, in accordance with their from Jewelry Television (JTV) around the globe to bring all via JTV.com, the Jewel School Step-by-step process for beliefs, requires that only men may be counted to constitute the best tools, versatile beads, making beautiful chandelier a minyan, the Shiva Group will honor that request. You do YouTube channel and at vari- wires and other jewelry- ous times throughout the week earrings: not have to be fluent in Hebrew to be a part of our group, making necessities in one Step 1: Choose headpins but we do need your presence. If you wish to be a minyan on JTV’s broadcast. All the place. And to make things eas- instructors are jewelry-making and beads that fit your style volunteer, please call: Bob Levine at 609 395-9325, Norman ier than wandering around a and put the beads on the Katz at 609 409-0330, or Phyllis Kundel at 609 619-3650. experts and enthusiasts who huge craft store, you can order are constantly learning, experi- headpins. whatever you need to get Step 2: Use the One-Step menting and collaborating with started via the Jewelry Televi- each other to bring you the Looper to make loops at the latest techniques and trends, from beginning beading to advanced kumihimo (Japanese braiding). Here are just a few ways you can use the guides and tutorials to get started - or to up your jewelry-making game. Beginner essentials If you’re new to making jew- elry and looking for basic tools to get started, check out the YouTube tutorial called “Essential Supplies for Jewelry Making” to start your shopping list.

TOWNE CENTRE NEWS By Monica Caterson, Clubhouse / Recreation Manager

WHOA Entertainment WHOA’s Sunday Movies Shows Sunday, January 26, 2020 in the Ballroom Movie: “The Bookshop” Divo Divo Diva 1:00p.m. – PG – 113 Minutes

Sunday, January 12, 2020 Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:00 p.m. in the Ballroom in THE BALLROOM Movie: “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” 2020 SAVE THE DATES: 1:00p.m. – R – 105 Minutes

March 8th: Towne Centre Ballroom, 2PM th WHOA Atlantic City April 19 : Towne Centre Ballroom, 2PM Wednesday, January 1, 2020 May 16th: Monroe Twp. High School, 8PM “Tropicana” June 20th: Monroe Twp. High School, 8PM ON SALE NOW th July 18 : Monroe Twp. High School, 8PM Wednesday, February 5, 2019 August 15th: Monroe Twp. High School, 8PM “Harrah’s” September 26th: Monroe Twp. High School, 8PM ON SALE NOW

October 10th: Monroe Twp. Middle School, 8PM WHOA Duffy Square NYC November 21st: Monroe Twp. High School, 8PM Duffy Square is in The Theater District. You can purchase discounted tickets to ~ Watch for flyer! ~ Broadway Shows. The cost for the bus is $20pp. *If you would like to receive e-mails about Every 3rd Wednesday of the month our shows let us know! [email protected] May through September.

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Enjoy this Superfood on Any Specialty Diet

Are you following a gluten- sential vitamins and nutri- more nutritious than regular free, keto, paleo, vegetarian, ents, perfect to keep dieters eggs? The additional nutri- Whole 30 or other special energized and feeling full ents are thanks to a proprie- diet? The problem with stick- throughout the day. For a tary all-vegetarian hen feed ing to a diet is that it can feel quick meal that fits most spe- that contains healthy grains, restricting, because you’re cialty diet plans and can be canola oil and a wholesome only allowed to eat certain eaten any time of day, try supplement of rice bran, al- foods, and that can get bor- scrambling peppers, mush- falfa, sea kelp and vitamin E. ing fast. rooms and eggs in a pan and Whether hard-boiled, Fortunately, Registered top with fresh avocado. poached, scrambled or Dietitian and Nutritionist When buying ingredients mixed into a favorite recipe, Dawn Jackson Blatner has a at the grocery store, remem- Eggland’s Best eggs are few expert tips to help you ber that not all eggs are cre- easy to use in dishes and succeed with any diet rou- ated equal. Look for customize to your tastes. If tine: Eggland’s Best eggs with the you’re looking for recipe in- * Keep it convenient. Focus bright red EB stamp on each spiration, try this tasty Gar- on foods that are easy to egg, as they have superior den Frittata recipe: prepare. nutrition compared to ordi- * Keep it fun. Focus on foods nary eggs. In fact, Eggland’s Garden Frittata that you actually enjoy eat- Best eggs provide 10 times Fresh vegetables mixed ing. more vitamin E than ordinary with eggs and cheese make * Keep it varied. Focus on eggs, which is an important for the perfect meal. Note: foods that are versatile and nutrient for maintaining the This recipe adheres to the can be used lots of ways. immune system. Plus, they rules of many specialty diets, There’s one ingredient that have 25 percent less satu- including vegetarian, keto 1 teaspoon finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh food lovers can count on rated fat, more than double and gluten-free. fresh garlic basil leaves while dieting that is incredibly the omega-3s and vitamin Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan easy to make, versatile and B12 and six times more vita- 4 Eggland’s Best Eggs 1 cup chopped fresh spinach cheese delicious: eggs. Eggs are min D. (large), beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped cherry to- packed with protein and es- Why are EB eggs so much 2 tablespoons butter matoes Directions: 1. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add garlic and onions. 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until onions are translucent. 3. Add spinach, sauté 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. 4. Whisk eggs and salt to- gether in bowl. 5. Add eggs to vegetable mixture in pan; sprinkle with basil. 6. Cover; continue cooking 4-6 minutes or until cen- ter is almost set. 7. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 2-3 min- utes or until cheese is melted. 8. Cut into wedges. Gar- nish with chopped toma- toes. For more nutritious reci- pes, visit www. egglands- best.com. (BPT)

How To Make Any Occasion Sparkle What if everyone spent a little more time and energy celebrating everyday mo- ments, tiny victories and mi- cro-achievements? Rather than focusing on the nega- tive, directing your attention toward what you are grateful for, and making a special occasion out of those things, is the secret to a happier life - according to many psy- chologists, writers and self- help experts. So what can you do, right now, to add a little more sparkle to your life, to cele- brate those little occasions that actually make the differ- ence between a bad day and a great one? 1. Tune up your tables- cape Whether you just made it through a grueling day of

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 New Year’s Day – Towne 9:30 a.m. 3D Art 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong Centre Closed 10:00 a.m. Entertainment 9:00 a.m. Yoga 11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga Meeting 9:00 a.m. Beginning Tap 10:00 a.m. Chorus Dancers 1:00 p.m. Cards 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 1:00 p.m. Knitwits & Art/ 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga Sewing Class 6:15 p.m. Italian American 2:00 p.m. Senior Social Club Club 4:00 p.m. Aquacise 6:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 6:30 p.m. Billiards 7:00 p.m. Cards 7:00 p.m. Stained Glass Group 7:00 p.m. Line Dancing

2020 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10:15 a.m. Yiddish Club 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:00 a.m. Sculpting & Arts/ 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:30 a.m. 3D Art 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:00 a.m. Yoga Crafts Class 9:30 a.m. GWCA Open 10:00 a.m. Chorus 9:00 a.m. Yoga 11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga 10:00 a.m. GW Debatables 10:00 a.m. GWCA Site Workshop Meeting 10:30 a.m. WHOA Towne 9:00 a.m. Beginning Tap 10:00 a.m. Line Dancing Review Committee 9:30 a.m. Ceramics Centre Meeting Dancers 10:00 a.m. Shelia’s Body Meeting 9:30 a.m. Computer Club 1:00 p.m. Senior Social Club 9:30 a.m. Yiddish Sculpting 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 1:00 p.m. Cards Entertainment Group 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 7:30 p.m. Resident Civic 1:00 p.m. Knitwits & Art/ 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga 1:00 p.m. Cards Club Open Meeting Sewing Class 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga 11:30 a.m. Sheila’s Chair 2:00 p.m. Patio Discussion 4:00 p.m. After Hours 6:30 p.m. Canasta Fitness Group Meeting 7:00 p.m. Bingo 1:00 p.m. Woodworking 4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 4:00 p.m. Aquacise 1:00 p.m. Health Lecture 6:30 p.m. 8 Ball Club 6:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 7:00 p.m. Cards 6:30 p.m. Billiards 4:00 p.m. GW Friends Movie 7:00 p.m. Cards Club 7:00 p.m. Stained Glass 6:00 p.m. Water Volleyball Group 6:00 p.m. Zumba 7:00 p.m. Line Dancing

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2:00 p.m. WHOA Ballroom 9:00 a.m. Hadassah Board 8:30 a.m. AARP Driving 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:30 a.m. 3D Art 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong Show: Divo Divo Diva Meeting Course 9:30 a.m. Ceramics 10:00 a.m. Chorus 9:00 a.m. Yoga 11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:00 a.m. Sculpting & Arts/ 10:00 a.m. GWCA 1:00 p.m. Cards 9:00 a.m. Beginning Tap 9:00 a.m. Yoga Crafts Class Covenants Committee 1:00 p.m. Knitwits & Art/ Dancers 10:00 a.m. Line Dancing 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. The Yiddish Sewing Class 9:30 a.m. Buildings and 10:00 a.m. Sheila’s Body 11:00 a.m. Aquacise Vinkle 2:00 p.m. Senior Social Club Grounds Meeting Sculpting 1:00 p.m. Orientation 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 4:00 p.m. Aquacise 10:00 a.m. Painting/Coloring 11:00 a.m. Aquacise Meeting 2:00 p.m. GW Billiards 6:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Group 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga 1:00 p.m. Cards 6:00 p.m. Fitness Club 6:30 p.m. Billiards 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 11:30 a.m. Sheila’s Chair 2:00 p.m. Patio Discussion 7:00 p.m. GW Connections 7:00 p.m. Cards 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga Fitness Group Provocative Thinking 7:00 p.m. Stained Glass 6:30 p.m. Canasta 1:00 p.m. Quilting 4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 7:30 p.m. WHOA Open Group Tournament 1:00 p.m. Woodworking 6:30 p.m. 8 Ball Club Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Line Dancing 6:30 p.m. GW Connections 4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 7:00 p.m. Cards Movie Group 4:00 p.m. GW Friends 7:30 p.m. Finance Study Socrates Café Group 6:00 p.m. Water Volleyball 6:00 p.m. Zumba 7:30 p.m. History Club

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1:00 p.m. Yiddish Club 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:00 a.m. Sculpting & Arts/ 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:30 a.m. 3D Art 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:30 a.m. Computer Club 9:00 a.m. Yoga Crafts Class 9:30 a.m. Ceramics 10:00 a.m. Chorus 9:00 a.m. Yoga General Meeting 9:30 a.m. WHOA Open 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. WHOA Covenants 1:00 p.m. Cards 9:00 a.m. Beginning Tap 11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga Workshop Meeting 11:00 a.m. Aquacise Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. Knitwits & Art/ Dancers 10:00 a.m. Provocative 1:00 p.m. Cards 11:00 a.m. Aquacise Sewing Class 11:00 a.m. Aquacise Thinking 2:00 p.m. Patio Discussion 7:00 p.m. Sherlock Holmes 2:00 p.m. Senior Social Club 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga 10:00 a.m. Line Dancing Group Book Club 4:00 p.m. Aquacise 10:00 a.m. Sheila’s Body 3:00 p.m. GW Friends Board 6:30 p.m. Billiards Sculpting Meeting 6:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 7:00 p.m. Cards 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga 11:30 a.m. Sheila’s Chair 6:30 p.m. 8 Ball Club 7:00 p.m. Stained Glass Fitness 7:00 p.m. Cards Group 1:00 p.m. Woodworking 7:00 p.m. Line Dancing 4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 6:00 p.m. Water Volleyball 6:00 p.m. Zumba 7:30 p.m. GWCA Open Mtg

26 27 28 29 30 31 1:00 p.m. WHOA Movie: 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:00 a.m. Sculpting & Arts/ 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:30 a.m. 3D Art 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong “The Bookshop” 9:00 a.m. Yoga Crafts Class 9:30 a.m. Ceramics 10:00 a.m. Chorus 9:00 a.m. Yoga 9:30 a.m. GW Connections 9:30 a.m. Yiddish Club 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 10:00 a.m. Landscape 9:00 a.m. Beginning Tap 10:00 a.m. Line Dancing 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 12:30 p.m. ORT Card Party Meeting Dancers 10:00 a.m. Sheila’s Body 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 1:00 p.m. Cards 11:00 a.m. Aquacise Sculpting 1:00 p.m. Cards 1:00 p.m. Knitwits & Art/ 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga 10:30 a.m. Golf Finance 2:00 p.m. Patio Discussion Sewing Class 7:00 p.m. After Hours Club Committee Meeting Group 2:00 p.m. Senior Social Club 11:00 a.m. Aquacise 4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 4:00 p.m. Aquacise 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga 6:30 p.m. 8 Ball Club 6:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 11:30 a.m. Sheila’s Chair 7:00 p.m. Cards 6:30 p.m. Billiards Fitness 7:00 p.m. Cards 1:00 p.m. Woodworking Club 7:00 p.m. Stained Glass 1:30 p.m. GGCA Board Mtg Group 4:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 7:00 p.m. Line Dancing 4:00 p.m. GW Friends Book Club All calendar entries are 6:00 p.m. Water Volleyball correct as of the 15th 6:00 p.m. Zumba of the month 7:00 p.m. GW Friends