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Briar II News Volume 26, Number 5 Published by the Homeowners of Greenbriar II, Brick, N.J. September 2021 ads-778 2 BRIAR II NEWS SEPTEMBER 2021 Board Meeting Greenbriar II Board of Trustees Mon., September 27 @ 10:00 am President - Anne Marie Willcox 1st Vice President - Stan Miszczeski Televised on Channel 97 at 10:00 a.m. 2nd Vice President - Maureen Porter Secretary - Robert Leach Treasurer - Walt Tucker Briar II News Editors Deadlines Colleen Tierney & Judy Muldoon Deadline for submission of articles for the Briar II News Staff October Issue of the Briar II News is September Ren Relli, 3rd. You may leave articles in the office or hand Patricia Vincelli, Louis Dorse, them to anyone on the newspaper staff. Thank you Anne Marie Wudarski for your cooperation. Circulation Ron & Karen Duclos, Editorial Staff Walt & Anne Tucker, Rita Hahn, Annette Luccioni, Carmen Panfen, Dorothy Westpy, Enza & Bill Gathercole, Contributors George Wudarski, Gail Kvalkauskas The Briar II News staff thanks the following people Peg Jaeger, Anne Junda, Charles Nied, for their contribution to this edition of the paper: Bill Connie Safran, Shirley Weber, Lou & Ellen Dorse Gathercole, Karen Duclos, Barbara Kochie, Ron Duclos, These are the substitutes: Marie Karpeles, Donna Salzano, Anne Leahy, Mary Lou Bonnie Rosa, Anna Patti, Diane Mansfield, Whitaker and Robert Leach. Barbara Mattson, Jan Lavance, Margie Nelson, Bobbi Ringel, Mary Ann Shukalo, Kathy Berry, Kathy Fahey Thank You Have you noticed the positive changes to the landscap- Policy ing around and about the clubhouse and throughout the Contributions: We invite readers to send articles of interest to the GB II community, including photo- community? Weeding is kept up, gardens are mulched, and graphs, drawings, and letters to the editor. Material overgrown shrubs and trees have been pruned and shaped. must include the writer’s name. We also solicit your All the above are due to the efforts of Bruce and Christy, opinions and your ideas for new articles. despite the extreme humidity and heat. A BIG thank you! Classified Advertisements are accepted only Honorable mention to John W. for the lovely flower pots from residents of GB II. They must not compete adorning the clubhouse entrance. directly with regular advertisements contained in the paper. For Advertising Contact: Senior Publishing Company 1520 Washington Ave., Neptune, NJ 07753 888-637-3200 Deadline For All Advertising: Tenth day of the month for insertion in following month’s issue. EDITORIAL STATEMENT: The Briar II News reserves the right to reject, edit or condense any submissins to this publication. Articles that we September Cover determine to be libelous, in poor taste, promote a The bright red “globe” on which the insects are sitting political agenda, are plagiarized or argumentative/ is not a flower. Zoological gardens will place nectar-infused inflammatory will be rejected. We do not endorse any services or items offered herein. “sponges” into the landscaping to encourage their butterfly specimens to feed where visitors can watch and enjoy these beautiful creatures. C. Tierney SEPTEMBER 2021 BRIAR II NEWS 3 Manager’s Message Message from the Board President As we head into fall which officially begins on September 22, I want to take some time to reflect on the different activities and events we have enjoyed this summer. Once the clubhouse and pool area were able to be opened, we had our first party, our annual July 4th celebration, sponsored by the R&A Committee. 170 people attended and a fun time was had by all even though this year’s party was different from previous ones. Then in August was our Annual Hawaiian Pig Roast, an event that all residents were able to enjoy. As I looked around the pool area and heard the music, it looked and felt like the “good ol’ days”. Bocce on Tuesday mornings began while another group added horseshoes as a night activity to keep that back area busy. Residents came to the clubhouse throughout the day and at night to play cards, shoot pool, play dominoes or Mahjong. More residents could enjoy the exercise room and the library with the change in rules and hours. Exercise classes were able to expand so that more residents could participate. I am looking forward to the fall as we add more activities to our list of things to do here at GB II. This month we are anticipating the start-up of BINGO again, bowling at Ocean Lanes and pottery classes. Let’s not forget the knitting and crocheting group, the quilters and any other group activity I may have neglected to mention. Try one, you might enjoy it! When I enter our community, I see the two new signs which signal one is entering GB II. Then, at the club- house, I notice the building with its more open concept since trees were removed for the solar panels which really highlights our clubhouse area. All is looking good - our clubhouse, our grounds and our unique adult community. Your Board is looking forward to the day and time when we will be fully back to what had been normal for so long. We miss it too! Remember - When some things go wrong, take a moment to be thankful for the many things that are going right. I am thankful to be a part of this great adult community!! Ann Marie Willcox SENIOR PUBLISHING COMPANY accepts advertisements Briar II News OnLine and advertisements are based upon information provided To view the Briar II News via the internet simply by the advertiser. 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Toll Free (888) 637-3200 • 6 Month Pre-Payment Special 100% Coverage In Over 95 Communities! [email protected] Senior Publishing Company www.SeniorPublishing.net Toll Free (888) 637-3200 • SeniorPublishing.net [email protected] 5.5 x 8.5 books 5.5 x 8.5 - 1/2 Page Meet Judy Muldoon By Anne Marie Wudarski deal of her time, she has been a member of the Quilters for the past 15 years and volunteers for CareRing. In the past she was active in the Woman’s Club and has been the moderator for the “Follies” and Veterans events. Baking is another interest of hers and the Briar II News staff really enjoys her beautiful and delicious creations at our birthday celebrations. Her family plays a large part in her life. She is very proud of her son and 2 daughters and their families, which include 2 granddaughters and a grandson. Her other inter- ests include yard sale shopping and tracing her family tree on ancestry.com.