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PALM GREENS PULSE APRIL 2020 DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA YOU ARE HERE! 2 Palm Greens Pulse Palm Greens Pulse IN THIS ISSUE 561-499-5444 PAGE NO. ARTICLES 3 Condo 1 & Condo 2 4 From the Editor & Recreation Board 5 Men’s Club & Women’s club 6 Entertainment Committee & President/Treasurer V.P./Managing Editor Andrea Goldstein Mel Clapman Tennis Committee 7 Alliance of Delray & Tennis Social Club 8 Four Seasons & AUM Article Gift Card Scams 9 The Health Room & Time Saving Tips Production Manager Advertising Manager/Secretary 10 Tennis Pro & POI Beth Villanova Rhoda Misikoff Officers AFTER PAGE 10 Andrea Goldstein, President Mel Clapman, Vice-President Coronavirus Friday Night Movie Directors Gloria Kostrzecha Cele Fagan Beth Villanova Nobody asked me Sharon Mossovitz Rachel Rodgers Rhoda Bermon We Care Channel 63 Mel Clapman DISCLAIMER The Unit Owners Association of Palm Greens (UOAPG) and its publication, The Palm Greens Pulse, are not responsible for the services, products and/or claims made by our adver- tisers. We welcome articles of interest pertaining to Palm Greens as well as black and white photos. All submissions are subject to approval by the editor. Please address all correspondence to: The Palm Greens Pulse – 5801 Via Delray – Delray Beach FL 33484. We Office Hours request all articles be sent to The Pulse via email – Monday-Friday [email protected]. 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Appointments Suggested NW Corner of Hagen Ranch Rd. & Flavor Pict Rd. Whitworth Farms Office | 561.736.3880 12393 Hagen Ranch, Suite 301 Toll Free | 1.877.736.3880 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Fax | 561.737.3035 visit us at www.sandctravel.com Email | [email protected] April 2020 3 CONDO 2 CONDO 1 by Allen Tirone We are approaching the time when most seasonal unit owners prepare to leave their units unoccupied Hard to believe but it’s already that time of year for extended periods of time as they return to their when our snowbirds return to their summer homes. northern homes. Before leaving, we would like to The old adage is true – time flies when you are having remind everyone of the steps that are necessary to fun. Hopefully, all of our residents had a winter full of secure their units for severe weather conditions and entertainment, friends and good times. “unwanted guests.” As you may or may not know, I am a new board • Thoroughly clean refrigerator: if emptied and member. I have discovered there is a lot to learn and turned off, leave door slightly ajar absorb pertaining to our documents and the rules and • Clean garbage disposal by running it with ice regulations of serving on a board. My main objectives and 2 - 3 Tablespoons baking soda, then leave are the concerns and issues of all of our residents in stopper in compliance with our governing documents. My first • Run water in all faucets for 5 - 10 minutes to order of business was to attend the state required course flush system for new COA board members. I intend to do the best for • Place stoppers in all drains our community as we progress toward new and exciting • Turn off all water valves, inside and outside things coming our way. the unit Before you head back north, please remember to • Toilet: put a cup of bleach in tank, shrink- prepare your home for your absence. Shut off the water wrap bowl, close lid and cover with object and leave a house key with the office for emergencies. approximately 5 lbs. Make sure you have a house-sitter and leave the name • Unplug all outlets including appliances, audio and phone number with the office. Last but not least, & visual, lamps, hot water heater make sure the Condo 1 office has your email address and • Make sure windows are adequately sealed, the date of your departure. closed and locked Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer! • Open all interior doors to circulate air • Bring in all patio furniture and outdoor PLEASE accessories PATRONIZE • Leave air conditioning at 80 degrees and OUR ADVERTISERS dehumidifier at 45 degrees Other: • Burglar proof the unit • Leave current key and contact emergency All Friday night information at Association Office • Leave house sitters name and contact information movies start at 7pm. at Association Office Minimum Expectations of House sitter: • Regular visits no less than once a month They are current and • House check as soon as possible but no more than 2 days after storm offer a variety of • Check every room • Flush toilets on regular visits entertainment. • Check premises for rodent droppings • Check flooring and carpeting for dampness Follow the arrows in the parking lot and make sure you are driving in the right direction. 4 Palm Greens Pulse FROM THE MANAGING RECREATION EDITOR ASSOCIATION by Mel Clapman by Bob Heckman First off, let’s welcome Heather The Recreation Association’s Lateano who is working with Chris new slate of Board members and Sadej in the Rec office. We wish her best officers have been busy ensuring the of luck and know she will make a big contribution to our continuation and enhancement of the “rec” experience community. And welcome also to Gloria Kostrzecha that we have all come to expect. Let’s begin with our to the UOAPG. Gloria handles our phones on Tuesday, facilities. One may easily overlook the upkeep that is so stop in and say hello. required with respect to the infrastructure network of This will be our last issue of the Pulse for the season. utilities, lighting, equipment, security and signage for Next issue will be October. the Clubhouse, Pool, Café, Tennis and Parking areas. So we want to say a heartfelt “Thank You” to There’s a daily flow of meetings, contractor proposals, our writers, production manager Beth Villanova, vetting and execution to keep things running smoothly advertising manager Rhoda Misikoff and Minuteman and safely. Our energetic Property Manager Chris Sadej Printers for helping us produce seven issues of great and our capable maintenance staff stay on top of it all, graphics, provocative articles and an overall upgraded largely behind the scenes. community newspaper. We have never received as many There are also many clubs and committees, the Unit compliments about our new look as we did this season Owners Association and informal groups all supported and I thank you for that. by their own talented and diligent members who are And what a season it was. dedicated to bringing great services, diverse, talents, We lost our president, Julian Rappaport. Three entertainment and classes to their themed events. Page months later his wife died; Toby Brandt. She worked the through the Pulse or tune into Channel 63 for the latest phone desk. We got a new president, Andrea Goldstein. news. Entering the Clubhouse your attention is drawn to While she was going through shoulder surgery, she got the back “Activities” wall of new, timely club postings. us a new accountant and a new I.T. company. PS: she There’s a lot going on! Wander downstairs through the is recovering nicely and should be completely healed card, billiard and workout rooms. Perhaps join your shortly. We now have a complete roster of people who neighbors enjoying those amenities. Each invites new handle the telephone desk, making life a bit easier. They conversations that may otherwise be missed. Or, stroll have been trained to handle most of the calls we receive through the pool, spa and Café areas. Enjoy the sunny regarding issues with Nozzle Nolen or Pride. warmth on a relaxing chaise lounge or share a card game Our new I.T. company will be maintaining our office with friends. And, don’t forget to sample a delicious electronics and Channel 63. Those of you who watch “special” at the Café along poolside tables. it have probably noted the upbeat graphics and layout, If you’re a morning person there’s a water aerobics making our posts easy to read and enjoyable to watch. class or yoga inside the clubhouse. Other groups offer We covered most, if not all of the club events. The tap dancing, Zumba, chorus, sculpting, CPR, etc. that Women’s Club Tea parties. The Four Season Sock-Hop get you out. And there’s always biking and strolling and the Square Dance. We were also invited to the on our paths. Something for everyone, as active as you Tennis Committee’s brunch after their Round Robin and care to be. Visit our library for a good book to curl up “Pros” events. And last but not least the CPR session with and consider joining the book club for stimulating in the clubhouse, hosted by Merle Neulight. About 25 discussions. You get the idea. So much to do with so attendees learned how they could be instrumental; in many other good folks. Further, the Tennis Committee saving a life. Most important, the procedure was easy hosts weekday rotations and inter-condo matches, while enough for an 11-year old to do it. If your club is hosting lessons and free clinics with our Pro, Jim Boardman, a party and you would like to have it appear in the Pulse, are available. Just stop by the tennis office and Jim will please stop by our office before the event and let us know gladly get you started with other peers. Last, shuffle (continued on page 11) (continued on page 11) April 2020 5 MEN’S CLUB WOMEN’S CLUB by Morty Teisch by Edie Reich Is it that time already? It seems you February 28 - Over 150 Women snowbirds just got here and now it’s attended “Beneath The Scarlett Sky” time to go.