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VOLUME 52 / No. 4 Monroe Township, New Jersey April 2016 Get ready for spaghetti and meatballs - coming to you April 28 By Diane England causes that some of your these projects now for 19 What does the arrival of ticket dollars will support in years, through their atten- April mean? That it’s time to the coming year? Indeed, dance at these semi-annual pick up your phone and invite they’ll help fund the Monroe spaghetti dinners. Thus, if friends and family members High School Key Club you’re a newcomer to Ross- to join you for an evening of Scholarships, the Kiwanis moor, let us thank you now great food and great fun, Food Pantry, the Reading Is for planning to embrace this which also supports a great FUNdamental Program, and important tradition. And if cause, of course. After all, some of the other Kiwanis you’re an old-timer, we of the semi-annual Kiwanis charitable activities, too. course offer you a big thank Spaghetti Dinner will be here By the way, our community you for your continued sup- before you know it, or on has been helping to support port! Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Club- house, to be exact. And for the same eco- The drones are coming nomical price you’ve come to expect, merely $15 per person, you’ll get to enjoy not only the widely antici- pated spaghetti and meat- balls, but also a salad, Ital- ian bread, dessert, coffee, Geoff Gallante and tea. Oh, and certainly don’t hesitate to bring a bottle of Chianti or another Another great jazz-fest will star favorite wine since this is a BYOB affair. However, for Geoff Gallante and his jazz trio those of you who’d prefer something other than wine By Gene Horan sic Association concert is or coffee, we will be provid- Those who attended last only $10. ing soft drinks, too. summer’s rousing jazz con- Geoff, a 15-year-old high- Certainly, we know that By Jean Hoban be emailed or texted to the cert by musical prodigy Geoff school student, plays the many of you like to take The Logistics Department resident; after delivery an Gallante and his trio will be trumpet, cornet, and flugel- advantage of this opportu- at Amazon’s mega ware- online feedback form must happy to know they are re- horn. He has been dazzling nity to entertain friends and house in Robbinsville, under be completed and returned to turning to Rossmoor. Mark audiences since he was four family over a dinner in our the guidance of CEO Jeff Amazon. If a package misses the date: Sunday, August 21, years old, and that includes lovely Clubhouse, some- Bezos, recently announced its target, for instance, and it at 3 p.m. in the Meeting playing at the White House thing you’re not typically that it has partnered with drops onto the golf course or House. The cost of this Mu- when he was only six. able to do. So, make a note Rossmoor to launch a new swimming pool, then the in- to yourself to reserve a ta- drone delivery testing pro- tended receiver must retrieve ble for ten, by calling Alyce gram. The hush, hush nature it and follow the feedback Owens sometime from April of the project has been kept procedure. Packages that 4 through April 15. (That under wraps for several miss their mark must not be Registration for phone number is 609-860- months; however, Ross- opened by anyone except 0866.) moor’s proximity to the ware- the resident whose name primary voting As usual, if you don’t have house and the low architec- appears on the label. If you If you are not yet registered to vote, you can become a large group, all remaining tural and structural nature of find one of these packages tickets will be sold in the Red our buildings make it a per- please call the owner or drop registered. The voter registration sites in Monroe Town- Room of the Clubhouse. Pur- fect location to test the deliv- the package at the Club- ship are (1) The Recreation/Community Center on chase them from Monday, ery of packages by drones. house lost and found. Ama- Monday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., or (2) the Monroe April 18 until Friday, April 22 The tremendous increase of zon will give a reward of a Twp. Library on Tuesday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.; between the hours of 10 a.m. online buying by seniors and $25 gift card to the finder. Monday, April 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, May 10, and noon. Also, please plan other adult consumers makes This is an important test pro- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pay for your tickets by the use of drones both practi- gram for Amazon. The last day to register is May 17 if you want to vote check. This helps immensely cal and cost efficient. The There will be additional in the primary. Your Vote-by-Mail ballot must reach the with the handling of seating Robbinsville warehouse will information coming our way County Clerk’s office by May 31. arrangements and other re- start delivering dummy pack- in a few weeks concerning The primary will be held on Tuesday, June 7. cord-keeping. ages to Rossmoor residents safety and possible mishaps Vote in the Rossmoor Clubhouse Do you wish to know the who are interested in partici- such as the crash of a drone, pating in the program. or injury to a walker or golfer An Amazon gift card worth by a dropped package. $350 will be given to those Please note that none of Announcing who complete the application packages will weigh more process and agree to the than 30 pounds. Inside this issue Two new articles terms and conditions that will The initial roll out of the began in February be part of their contract with drone program starts in June Bits & Pieces...... 2 Musings and Memories .. 9 and will continue the company. Only 300 resi- and will continue through the Bob Huber’s Almanac ..... 6 New Neighbors ...... 9 monthly: dents who own or rent a end of October. Not more Clubs ...... 12 The Fitness Cor- RCAI Meetings ...... 2 1. downstairs or single-story than 60 packages will be de- Culinary Corner ...... 11 ner, by Kim Vasta Religion ...... 20 unit will be selected to re- livered on any day. As of this Fitness Corner ...... 8 2. Focus on Groups Smilestones...... 8 ceive packages. A lottery will writing, no Sunday deliveries Focus Groups & Clubs ... 9 and Clubs, by Jean draw the names of the lucky are scheduled. Remember Sports ...... 19 Healthcare ...... 22 Houvenir participants early in May. the new Rossmoor motto this This Month in pictures .. 14 During the testing event summer will be Heads Up! Maintenance ...... 21 the time of each drop-off will (Continued on page 21)

2 APRIL 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Bits & Pieces Sue Ortiz

Winter came and went all in more nuts! It’s Halloween one weekend. March winds year-round at my back door. preceded April showers. But Every morning those little watch out! April weather can critters in their furry gray cos- be unpredictable. I remember tumes, sometimes ten at a a snowstorm on April 1 one time, “knock” at my door. Daniel Jolly, RCAI Presi- RCAI Membership Fees resurfacing Spencer Lane in year. No kidding -- I was able “Trick or treat,” I can almost dent, opened the Board of received after January 1, 2020; $46,440 for resurfac- to write “April Fools” in the hear them squealing. Don’t Governors meeting at 9:00 2016, into the RCAI Re- ing Terry Lane in 2020; and snow with a stick! And another rush the seasons, please! a.m. with the Pledge of Alle- serve Fund as a contribu- $105,035 for resurfacing year, on school break at They walk along my fence giance. tion to the fund. Tilton Way in 2019; Easter, my parents dug out the and stop to peek at me gm gm $85,682 for resurfacing lawn chairs, and we sat in the through the window. “Could Annette Murray reported The Board of Governors Waverly Way in 2019; scorching heat out on the front you bring out some nuts for that the RCAI ended 2015 approved the renovation of $125,000 for concrete flush porch in our shorts and T- us, please?” they plead with with a deficit of $189,511 or the bocce court surfaces with curb/curb and gutter; shirts. their eyes. I wave for them $134,240 over budget. The drainage panels and new $10,000 for common facility Soon, though, a crayon to go to the back of the deficit will be offset by the synthetic turf on the three sidewalks; and $50,000 box of colors will tint the house, and, when I open cumulative surplus or courts at their July 16, 2015 storm inlet reconstruction in landscape, and the scent of the door, there they are, “Undesignated Operating meeting. The Board of Gov- 2016 or a total of $445,055. fresh blooms will waft on the patiently waiting for their Fund Balance” line item on ernors approved a resolution The Board of Governors spring breeze. Bumblebees treat. Who has whom the balance sheet leaving a to remove and replace the approved a resolution to will buzz leisurely, their trained, I ask you? small balance of $254,166. existing rail road tie edging approve the 2016 paving striped coats covered with Sometimes, though, when I Ms. Murray explained that with new pressure treated project at a cost not to ex- yellow pollen. toss a treat out my back Robins have come out of the severe 2015 winter was rail road ties over new 1 ½” ceed $384,888.40 door, it’s war. A beautiful but hiding and have begun their the main reason for deficit. spacers at a total cost of ($283,061.70 for the paving, rude blue jay squawks over- search for subterranean head and swoops down to The Snow Control Cost Cen- $14,278 ) $12,980 for the curb, and storm inlet recon- treats. Before long, the first snatch the peanut, leaving ter was approximately project and $1,298 for contin- struction project; $10,000 for cabbage white butterfly will the squirrel looking skyward, $260,000 over budget at the gency of 10%). The expendi- the common facilities side- be flitting about the gardens thinking what just happened? end of last year. ture will be charged to the walks; $10,000 for additional like the old bouncing ball Then he shrugs at me, “Got gm RCAI Reserve Fund Ac- storm inlet reconstruction; from those old-timey sing- another one?” Vincent Marino, Jr. re- count. $60,612.34 for a contin- along cartoons. What would happen if I ported that guest speaker, gm gency of 20% of the project; A host of birds, back from should run out of nuts? I Peter Katula, discussed the The RCAI Reserve Study and $21,214.32 for 7% of their winter migration, will sit don’t ever want to find out, wood-destroying insect re- has set aside $37,674 in the project engineering ser- and gossip on our feeders, so… ports. Mr. Marino stated that 2015 for Mutual Domestic vices). The expense will be fences, and trees. Those I’m heading back to Sam’s the Maintenance Committee Water Line replacements. charged to the RCAI Capital barren tree branches, not too Club for another big bag of recommended the resolu- The Board of Governors ap- Replacement Fund Account. long ago covered with snow peanuts… tions brought before them. proved a resolution to ap- gm (for one weekend, at least), Happy spring from the Moya Brady gave the report prove the total 2015 expendi- The RCAI Controller and will come to life as their tiny crazy squirrel lady! from the Community Affairs ture for the replacement of Finance Committee have buds quickly grow into leaves that will shade us from the B&P Committee. Judith Sforza Mutual Domestic Water recommended the removal of “April is the cruelest reported that the Finance Lines in the amount of items on the RCAI Property simmering summer sun. My little nutty buddies, month, breeding lilacs out Committee recommended $64,388.42. The expenditure List that have been retired of the dead land, mixing the resolutions brought be- will be charged to the RCAI from our inventory. The a.k.a. squirrels, will be trying to lose the weight they memory and desire, stir- fore them. Peter Kaznosky Reserve Account. Board of Governors ap- gained from gorging on the ring dull roots with spring gave the report on the Golf gm proved a resolution to have nuts I fed them last winter. rain.” – T.S. Eliot Course Committee. The RCAI Reserve Study Accumulated Depreciation Now they’ll hang from the (American born English gm has set aside $133,474 in debited and the appropriate delicate new branches to nib- editor, playwright, poet, After review of the Capital 2015 for Mutual sanitary equipment accounts credited ble on leaf buds and chase and critic, 1888-1965) Improvement Fund, with a sewer pipe reconstruction. for the amounts and items each other around my yard “Here cometh April again, balance of approximately The Board of Governors ap- being retired. for exercise. (But, they will and as far as I can see the $124,000 as of December proved a resolution to ap- gm not give up their peanuts!) world hath more fools in it 31, 2015, and no capital prove the total 2015 expendi- The Board of Governors And, soon there will be the than ever” – Charles Lamb projects anticipated at this ture for the reconstruction of approved the Rossmoor patter of little nutty buddy (English critic, poet, and es- time, it was recommended Mutual sanitary sewer pipes Community Association, Inc. feet, and I’ll have to buy even sayist, 1775-1834) that the RCAI Membership in the amount of $84,416.10. Emergency Management Fees received after January The expenditure will be Plan. 1, 2016, be deposited into charged to the RCAI Re- gm The deadline for the RCAI Reserve Fund as serve Account. Mr. Jolly appointed Arnold a contribution to the fund. gm Jasper, as Chair, Vincent The Rossmoor News The Board of Governors The RCAI Reserve Study Marino, Jr., and Albert approved a resolution to funded for the anticipated deLorimier to the Trash Re- is the 7th of every month. allocate and deposit the expenditure of $22,898 for moval Contract Committee.

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The Rossmoor NEWS PRIL 3 A 2016

The jazzy month of April

By Bob Huber it.” Some long haired aca- guitar; Bob Huber, keyboard; The Smithsonian National demics have tried. One critic and Bill Gibson, bass), we Museum of American History suggests, “It is music that sometimes go so far over the has designated April as Jazz includes qualities such as line that we forget the tune Appreciation Month, (JAM). swing, improvising, group we were originally playing, The Smithsonian says that interaction, developing an but we have more fun than a Jazz Appreciation Month was individual voice, and being bunch of kids in a wading created by the Museum in open to different musical pool. 2002 to “herald and celebrate possibilities.” (Take notes. We have recently discov- the extraordinary heritage We may have a quiz later.) ered several other residents and history of jazz for the Jazz is universal. It is so who are excellent musicians entire month of April. difficult to describe, because and have a similar interest in “JAM is intended to stimu- each culture has added its jazz, so we are looking for- late and encourage people of own take on the genre. My ward to the possibility of ex- all ages to participate in jazz own oversimplified interpreta- panding our little group in the - to study the music, attend tion is that jazz consists of future. concerts, listen to jazz on improvisations around the If you enjoy music which is radio and recordings, read chords that are basic to any “a little outside the lines,” books about jazz, and more.” particular melody; sort of like we’ll be participating in the This begs the question: not staying within the lines Rossmoor Players “Just Mu- exactly what is jazz? As an when you paint by numbers. sic” concert in the Meeting old jazz musician friend of In our own little jazz group Hall, Thursday and Friday, mine said: “If I have to ex- here in Rossmoor, the May- April 28 and 29. Please come plain it, you ain’t going to get flower Trio, (Bill Strecker, and join us.

I forgot my tiara. How to be well prepared for national princess week

By Linda Bozowski O b a m a , w e Since April, 2012 National would be ex- Princess Week has rated pected to politely time on our calendars. This nod and offer our hand. It’s year we will celebrate this different, for sure. mal dinners, marry a occasion during April 24 to Among the fantasy prin- stranger and acquire a 30. And what a celebration cesses are the three most nemesis. I guess I won’t be it may be. Once again, Dis- famous Disney originals: celebrating since I don’t ney, Target, and Julie An- Snow White, Cinderella, plan on doing any of those drews will no doubt be pro- and Aurora. The Disney things, unless it snows. moting this event which princess website lists 13 The celebrated actress they originated four years “official” princesses. In or- and author Julie Andrews ago. We’ll have to watch der to qualify for this desig- has apparently become a the newspaper ads for up- nation, the princess must serious proponent of prin- coming movies and sales. meet the following require- cess-oriented activities. An- Princesses have been ments: have a primary role drews’ website lists 30 part of our collective reali- in a Disney animated fea- ways to celebrate this im- ties and fantasies for many ture film, be human or hu- portant week. Among them years. Many of us probably man-like, and cannot ap- are such activities as throw- watched the sad events pear primarily in a sequel. ing a princess tea party, unfold during the days fol- In addition, most should be reading princess stories, lowing the untimely death of able to communicate with watching princess movies, Princess Diana a few years animals (even if the animals and baking castle cakes, ago. And who can forget do not talk back), are beau- princess cupcakes or crown Cinderella getting into her tiful and can sing well. Most cookies. The site also rec- pumpkin-turned-royal-coach also have romances that ommends wearing a tiara, on her way to the ball? Did are resolved by the ends of practicing a royal wave, those of us with daughters, their respective films. being charitable, sleeping granddaughters, and nieces The “unofficial” prin- like a princess while wear- permit or encourage dress- cesses on the Disney site ing princess pajamas, pre- up sessions with our number 24 and include senting someone an honor- dresses, shoes and lipstick? (sigh) Alice of Alice in Won- ary award for something spe- And how many Princess Elsa derland fame and (gasp) cial, making someone smile, sheet sets adorn little girls’ Tinker Bell. Disney’s final and sending a homemade beds? (Thanks, Target.) listing of 38 “heroines” in- thank-you note, birthday card All princesses are not cludes Daisy Duck, Jessica or other special note. I did fantasies. The non- Rabbit, and Minnie Mouse. not list them all, but my favor- democratic governing struc- These ladies have been ite, number 30, says “Believe tures of many countries are excluded from the princess in yourself! Only then can replete with royalty. Kings, designation for various rea- you truly let your sparkle out queens, princes, prin- sons, including their non- for all the world to see!” I’d cesses, dukes and duch- humanness, box office fail- say that’s a good message to esses rule in many coun- ures, or their young ages. pass along to our up-and- tries throughout the world. Many princess books are coming princesses and Interestingly, royals are available through Amazon, princes any time. viewed differently from our Good Reads, and Barnes Speaking of princes, in elected pseudo-royalty. No and Noble, to name a few checking the Web, I could not disrespect intended to First vendors. Among Good find a “National Prince Week”. Lady Michelle Obama, but Reads’ 338 titles are Just Hmmm– do boys not fantasize Duchess Kate Middleton Ella, and Dealing with Drag- about being princes or kings? and even Princess Camilla ons. My favorite title among Or do they want to be other Parker Bowles have a dif- the 850 listed at Barnes and sorts of heroes, like GI Joe or ferent aura about them. Noble is Pinkalicious: The Rambo or Spiderman? Maybe Among the current prin- Princess of Pink Slumber the glamour and glitz of wear- cesses are Madeleine Party. And Amazon lists Do ing high heels and nail polish (Sweden), Mary Elizabeth Princesses Really Kiss is not nearly as exciting as (Denmark), Letizia (Spain), Frogs and Princess for a safety-pinning towels around Rania, now Queen Day among its offerings. their necks and jumping off the (Jordan), and Beatrix, now According to the Clara- backs of couches like Super- Queen (Netherlands). If we belle blog, there are five man or crawling through the were to meet one of these ways to ensure that you weeds on their bellies like GI ladies, we would be ex- properly celebrate National Joe. The constant Venus-Mars pected to bow and/or curt- Princess Week: wear a hat, dichotomy. sey. If we were to meet Ms. choose a cause, host for- Happy April.

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The Monroe Township Chorus presents... Come to our fifth annual ing to the Veterans Admini- serving to protect our country. salute to the Armed Forces stration, one out of four vet- A big thank you in support- performance on Monday eve- erans is or will be homeless. ing our fifth annual salute to ning, May 16 at the Marasco Our Ad Journal will feature our veterans and our armed Performing Arts Center. The “A Memorial for Our Fallen forces. Your contribution will doors open at 7 p.m. Heroes” page, an “In Honor help make this memorable More than 32 million men of Those Who’ve Served” celebration a big success. and women have served our page, and an “In Honor of The net proceeds from this country in uniform since WW Those Presently Serving” event will help fund a second II. Of the 13.2 million living page. chance for our veterans in military veterans, many are A donation of $25 for each need. We are a 501 (c) (3) still struggling to adjust to name you provide will have a charitable organization. Your civilian life, especially those direct impact in transforming donation is tax deductible. All from the Vietnam War to the the lives of those who served checks must be received by recent conflicts. Many of our country and those who April 15. these veterans require men- continue to serve, especially Make your check payable tal health treatment to help during these extremely trou- to: The Monroe Township them fully integrate into our bled times. Please take the Chorus, and mail it to: The society. Significant others are time to remember someone Monroe Township Chorus, facing issues of drug abuse who fought for our country PO Box 6125, Monroe Town- and homelessness. Accord- and/or someone who is now ship, N.J. 08831. April 24 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in Ireland

By Anne Rotholz formed Irish Republic. the outbreak of WW I. On Easter Monday, April Countess Markievicz was Meanwhile a secret revolu- 24, 1916, a group of Irish also spared. She became tionary group, The Irish Re- patriots, led by Patrick the first woman ever publican Brotherhood came Pearse, proclaimed the es- elected to Parliament. into existence. They opposed tablishment of the Irish Re- The background to the re- Home Rule and wanted Ire- public. Pearse read the proc- bellion needs to be under- land to be an independent lamation from the steps of stood in order to appreciate country, so they began plan- the General Post Office in its “apparent” failure (Looking ning another attempt to free Dublin. Then he and a follow- back we know that it was an Ireland, which eventually led ing of about a thousand other event that changed Ireland’s to the 1916 rising. Their hope nationalists began a rebellion history in a very positive was that they would get help against British occupation of way). from Germany because that Ireland. From the12th century on, country was fighting England The rebels took over Ireland was continually un- in WWI. some strategic buildings in der some form of British In 1915, the British gov- the city of Dublin and there rule. In the course of the ernment proposed that con- were several clashes with centuries there were sev- scription be extended to British troops. Within a eral unsuccessful attempts Ireland, infuriating a great week Pearse surrendered to free Ireland. One of the number of Irish people. It is to avoid more bloodshed. more notable uprisings, the important to remember that When the rising was over, rebellion of 1798, was also at the same time thousands almost 500 people, many of a failure. In 1800 the Act of of Irish men had gone vol- them civilians, were dead Union was passed and Ire- untarily to join the British and over 2,000 were land was merged with Brit- army, many of them leaving wounded. In the weeks fol- ain to form the United King- behind wives and children lowing 14 of the leaders dom of Great Britain and who were being supported were executed by firing Ireland. There was no by the British government. squad in Kilmainham Jail longer an Irish parliament in Needless to say, when the including one who was in- Dublin. Ireland was gov- revolt in Dublin took place jured in the fighting and erned from Westminster. many of these families were taken there in a wheelchair. Some of the more moderate opposed to it. Another was executed by nationalists advocated for When a shipment of arms firing squad in Cork deten- Home Rule, an arrange- and ammunition was sent by tion barracks, and yet an- ment that would keep Ire- the Germans to the Irish Re- other was hanged in Pen- land as part of the UK, but bels in 1916, it was inter- tonville Prison, London. Ea- with some form of self- cepted by the British Navy. mon De Valera was not government. Several Home Initially the IRB planned to executed because he was Rule bills were defeated in have a rebellion in all of Ire- an American citizen. He Parliament during the sec- land but without the arms later became Taoiseach, ond part of the 19th cen- from Germany, it was limited which is the equivalent of tury. When one finally to Dublin and a few small Prime Minister, in the gov- passed in 1914, it was not (Continued on page 7) ernment of the newly- implemented because of

The Rossmoor NEWS PRIL 5 A 2016

Bats in your belfry? Maybe it will be your lucky day

By Linda Bozowski but usually return to their I always thought the crea- I always told my kids that it previous nesting places, or tures flying overhead at dusk was their lucky day if they may hibernate in more shel- were birds until about five learned something new. tered sites after developing years ago, when one of my When I decided to write fatty reserves. During the kids said, “No, Mom, they’re about bats this month, I hibernation period, which bats.” So I guess that was thought to write a witty piece usually runs through April, one of my lucky days. And in about Halloween and vam- the bats manage to slow their case you didn’t know, a bel- pires. However, when I metabolisms to such a slow fry is a bell tower or steeple. I started to do some research, rate that they are totally im- just looked it up to be sure. I realized there’s nothing mobile. If disturbed during funny about bats. In fact, we the hibernation period, a should be very grateful that bat’s metabolism may be so they exist in such numbers in disrupted that death may New Jersey. If that were not occur. the case, we would all be In seeking shelter, bats spending our days and nights may enter and become scratching many more mos- trapped in human living quito bites than we do now. spaces. Encouraging their In recognition of Bat Ap- exit may be a difficult proc- preciation Week, April 3 to 9, ess. While trapped, the bats and Bat Appreciation Day are more likely to be fright- (April 17), let’s look at some ened than aggressive. Bats facts that may not be on the can transmit rabies, but such top of everyone’s “wow, I incidences are very rare. didn’t know that” list. Since rabies can only be Although there are 1240 transmitted from bats to other species of bats worldwide, animals through biting it is N.J. supports six year-round important that protective resident bats and three part- clothing be worn if a person time (migratory) species. attempts to capture a bat. Only two resident varieties Mating generally occurs are common in New Jersey, during the pre-hibernation the little brown bat and the period between July and big brown bat (also known as September. After mating the the house bat). The big female stores the sperm in brown bat can have a wing- her body until spring and span as wide as 14 inches, then fertilizes the eggs. The while the little brown bat has singleton hairless, thumbnail- a body less than 2 inches sized, blind bat pups are long and a relatively short born in the summer. The wingspan. Bats are warm- pups nurse for four to five blooded, live-bearing, noctur- weeks before leaving the nal mammals. Despite folk- roost and feeding on their lore to the contrary, bats are own. not blind, although they can In New Jersey the little see only in tones of black brown bat population has and white. Their primary seriously decreased. Since method of finding their way mating generally produces and capturing prey is through only one pup per year per echolocation, that is, bounc- female (no litters) and most ing ultrasonic pulses off other bats die at a very young age objects. This skill is so re- (although they can live as fined that bats can avoid ob- long as 30 years), less than stacles as small as the width zero-population-growth is of a hair or can, conversely, problematic. Bats may be- capture mosquitoes equally come infected with White as minute. Nose Syndrome, a fatal fun- Some bats are carnivo- gus, or may starve due to rous, further refined as insec- being trapped in locations tivorous among the 70% who with little or no food or water. prefer this food source. In A decline in insect prey due fact, bats are the only known to usage of pesticides and predators of nocturnal in- herbicides, being disturbed sects, and a single little during hibernation, and the brown bat can eat up to 500 presence of wind turbines mosquitoes in an hour. Bats (which cause internal hemor- consume half of their body rhage in the bats due to a weight each day during their drop in air pressure near the active periods since they turbines) are other causes of have very rapid metabolisms. death. Bats also spread seeds and Bat protection organiza- assist in pollination. tions do exist and folks are Bats generally live in trees, encouraged to construct bat caves or buildings in the houses to provide safe shel- summer, and may live in ters for these creatures. In colonies of up to 200 ani- summary, bats should be mals. Females may make protected since they are separate colonies for caring beneficial to mankind. For for their young. During the more information, the N.J. colder months, the bats may Bat Sanctuary has a website migrate to warmer climates as does Rutgers.

6 APRIL 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Did you know… Did you know… Did you know….  the RCAI Maintenance  an access to records policy  the RCAI staff is ready, will- Committee, Community was established in 1998 ing and able to assist you Relations and Finance enabling owners to request with questions, comments, Committee meet the sec- minutes, agendas, resolu- or concerns? Just ask us.

ond Thursday of the month tions, etc., from previous Much of this information at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 meetings? can also be found through a.m. in the Village Center the Residents’ Portal from Meeting Room? Did you know…. the rcainj.com website. See  the RCAI Board of Gover- the RCAI monthly financial the January Rossmoor nors meets the third Thurs- reports are available in the News, available on the web- day of the month at 9 a.m. E&R Office and the Village site, for information on ac- in the Village Center Meet- Center? cess. Check it out. ing Room?  all meetings are open to you and you are encour- aged to attend? Bob’s Almanac By Bob Huber Did you know…  the agendas for the RCAI April foolishness be dealt with in April: mud. A meetings are posted on the Fair warning! Somewhere, friend who lived in the outly- bulletin boards in the en- within this publication, our ing areas of Maine for many trance to the Village Center conniving Editorial Board has years always referred to April Fitness Center and the conspired to play a practical as “Mud Month.” Frost, which E&R hallway of the Club- joke on you. It’s an April 1st penetrates deep into the house, typically, the Friday tradition which goes back ground over the winter, be- before the meetings? many years in the Rossmoor gins to thaw, leaving a sticky  the agendas and resolu- News; however, not nearly mess that you can sink in up tions are also available, so long as the tradition itself. to your knees. My friend upon request, in the Village Some historians believe once proposed that the entire Center the practice of having some population of Maine be trans- sort of practical joke day can ported to the Bahamas for Did you know…. be traced all the way back to the month of April at the  the minutes of the RCAI the fifth century A.D. in the state’s expense. When meetings are available Middle East. Practically every someone pointed out that shortly after the meetings culture has some sort of All this proposal was totally im- and are posted on the bul- Fools Day, though not neces- practical, my friend gathered letin boards in the Village sarily on April 1st. up his family and went to the Center and Club House? There’s another indignity to (Continued on page 7)

The Rossmoor NEWS PRIL 7 A 2016

Who Am I By Norma Evans

First Clue: and rest. dream, plan, plant ,and I live in a body made up When I complain about build. I am a creature made of many intricate systems. who I am or what I have, I in the image of God. I am When I am healthy these become unhappy and indeed a gifted, beautifully systems work harmoniously grumpy. made amazing creature. together with precise per- When I am thankful for Who do you think I am? fection. who I am and what I have, I I am a human being. feel more content, joyful, I am YOU.... and I am ME More Clues: and peaceful. too! When I believe or live I have the capacity to lies, I become anxious and sometimes angry. When I believe and live Almanac April is also the birth month truth, I am more joyful and for many of the famous and free to love others. (Continued from page 6) the infamous. A short list There are millions of oth- Bahamas anyway. His plan includes ers similar to me in the to bill the state of Maine for  American author and histo- world, but none other ex- the entire trip was rejected. rian, Washington Irving actly like me... I am unique. Actually, there’s no need (April 3, 1783), Some additional facts to be “stick-in-the-mud” dur-  William “Boss” Tweed, cor- about me: ing April. There are many rupt New York politician  I, like the others have special observances (April 3, 1823), amazing abilities. throughout the month to at-  African-American educa-  I am self-aware. tract your attention, such as: tor, Booker T. Washington  I can enjoy music and art. Grilled Cheese Month, Irrita- (April 5, 1856),  I can create wonderful, ble Bowel Syndrome Month,  Buddha (April 8, 563 BC – beautiful things. Jazz Appreciation Month, celebrated),  I can express my feelings. Frog Month and Bat Appre-  African-American singer  I can make choices, wise ciation Week. For the more and activist, Paul Robeson or foolish. serious minded there’s Na- (April 9, 1898),  I can learn from my mis- tional Autism Awareness  Thomas Jefferson (April takes. Month, Cancer Control 13, 1743), There are basic needs Month, Confederate History  London born comedian, that I and others like me Month, Global Child Nutrition Charlie Chaplin (April 16, share. Among these are: Month, and many other wor- 1889), food, air, water, shelter, thy causes.  Adolph Hitler (April 20, recognition, to love and be On the religious side: Pass- 1889), loved, someone or some- over begins on Friday, April  William Shakespeare (April thing to worship, connection 22, and if you’re looking for 23, 1564), with others, hope, purpose, Easter, you missed it. It was  Samuel F. B. Morse, in- to forgive and be forgiven, the last Sunday in March. ventor of the telegraph (April 27, 1791). Easter Rising unteers from the Rising who There’s an old popular had avoided execution and song that goes, “When April (Continued from page 4) imprisonment) then launched showers come your way, pockets throughout the coun- a guerilla war against Eng- they bring the flowers that try. Some of the leaders were land and its forces in Ireland. bloom in May.” The lyrics fail opposed to the Dublin rising After a July 21 ceasefire the to mention that April showers but in the end the rebels two sides came to an agree- also bring May tree pollen. there decided to go ahead ment and signed The Treaty Have a happy April. with it. in December, calling for the Though the Dublin action establishment of the Irish took the British Government Free State. by surprise, it soon reacted Six counties in the north in a very violent manner. were coerced to remain with Martial law was imposed the UK. The remaining and thousands of troops twenty-six counties became were sent to Dublin. In the the Republic of Ireland. The violence 466 people were formal proclamation was killed, including 36 children. made on April18,1949. Property in the center of Several members of the Dublin was destroyed and nationalist movement were business and daily life in unhappy with this arrange- the city were severely dis- ment so the group split. rupted. Approximately Forces of the provisional 3,000 people who were be- government supported the lieved to be involved in the treaty while the others felt rising were arrested, and that they should be true to 1,800 of them were sent to the spirit of the Rising and British jails without trial. have a Republic of Ireland. Martial law remained in ef- This led to a bitter civil war in fect until the fall of 1916. 1922-1923.The Free State The haste to execute the forces won but the people of leaders of the revolt, the Ireland were left divided and mass arrests and the imposi- with underlying problems for tion of martial law fueled re- many years. sentment toward the British After decades of unrest, government. Public opinion mostly in the north, the sign- changed dramatically and ing of the Good Friday now favored the rebels, thus Agreement in 1998 brought strengthening the movement some measure of peace, for Irish independence. tranquility, and prosperity to In the 1918 General Elec- all of Ireland. It was a multi- tion to the Parliament of the party agreement by most of UK the Sinn Fein Party won the Northern Ireland political a majority of Irish seats. They parties and a mutual agree- refused to sit in the London ment between the govern- parliament and met in Dublin ments of Britain and Ireland. in January, 1919. They The people of Ireland will be formed an Irish government forever grateful to retired known as the Dail Eireann U.S. Senator George Mitchell and declared Irish independ- for his relentless work to ence. The IRA (the Irish vol- achieve this accord.

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THE FITNESS CORNER By Kim Vasta, CPT

You’ve decided it’s time to exercise just as you would fitness professional. Hiring start exercising. Congratula- any other appointment and a certified fitness profes- tions! You’ve taken the first don’t let other things inter- sional will ensure that you step to a new and improved fere with this appointment. are exercising properly and body and mind. But where to  Do what you enjoy and efficiently, help you stay mo- begin? plan to include different tivated, and help you remain Below are some tips to activities. Exercise will be consistent. Some people help you get started: much easier to stick with if find it beneficial to work with  Consider your fitness you do something that you a personal trainer because goals. Are you starting a truly enjoy. Seek out exer- they don’t have to worry fitness program to help cise that rewards you men- about what exercises they lose weight or to help you tally and emotionally as should or shouldn’t be doing. get stronger or are you pre- well as physically. Different They just show up for their paring for an athletic event activities can keep exercise appointment and let the such as a 5K run? Having boredom at bay. Cross- trainer lead them through a clear goals can help you training also reduces the fun and productive work- monitor your progress. A chance of injury caused by out. written plan and exercise overusing a specific mus- The hardest part is getting log may encourage you to cle group or joint. started! Once you have com- stay on track.  Exercise with a partner. mitted to your goals and ex-  Create a balanced routine. Having a workout partner is ercise consistently, you will The American Heart Asso- one of the most effective find that exercise becomes a ciation recommends at ways to be accountable healthy habit. You’ll feel bet- least 30 minutes of moder- and make your workout ter and look better. So, let’s ate-intensity physical activ- fun. get moving! Your body will ity on most days of the  Enlist the help of a certified love you for it. week. Don’t worry if you can’t complete 30 minutes at first. If you are tired after 10 minutes, that’s fine, just Smilestones try to add some time with each workout until you Shirley and Ed Muench women’s and children’s is- reach the 30 minutes. report that their daughter, sues for decades. She cre- Adults also need two or Justine, of Juneau, Alaska, ated a cardiopulmonary re- more days of strength has been honored by hab program at Bartlett Hos- training per week. Stretch- AWARE (Aiding Women in pital and Kidsafe, a national ing to maintain flexibility is Abuse and Rape Emergen- childhood injury prevention also very important. cies) at that organization’s program. She also volun-  Exercise at your own pace annual Women of Distinction teers with AWARE’s Girls on and allow time for recov- banquet. the Run program. ery. Too often beginning AWARE Executive Director exercisers will begin an Saralyn Tabachnick said, exercise program with such “There are people all the time zeal that they overdo it and in our town who are doing become injured. Start cau- fabulous work for the com- tiously and progress munity, work that is often slowly. Those with an injury done behind the scenes. or medical condition should This banquet allows us to consult a physician before shed some light on their beginning an exercise pro- work.” gram. Be sure to leave Justine, who has been a time in between sessions Juneau resident for 38 years, for your body to rest and received both a Bachelor of recover. Science in Nursing from  Build activity into your daily Duke University, and a Mas- routine. Finding time to ters of Nursing Science from exercise can be a chal- the University of Washington. lenge. Schedule time to She has been involved with Justine Muench

The Rossmoor NEWS PRIL 9 A 2016

Focus on: Groups and Clubs Musings and Memories By Jean Houvener By Betty Emmons

All In Stitches: Caring pitals, baby blankets, lap Just come if you are inter- The Five & Ten Cent Store of which could not have even through knit and crochet robes for nursing homes, and ested and see what they do. When I was growing up, a been imagined back then. All In Stitches is a rela- other knit and crocheted crea- Instruction can be given for a regular Saturday afternoon The one thing I did buy, tively new group that meets tions. The group formed as a range of skills, from those adventure was a trip to the 5 though, was note paper. I every Thursday from 1 to 3 giveback to the community. who have never knitted or & 10 cent store. You didn’t loved the pastel colors with p.m., usually in the Maple The idea for All In Stitches crocheted to those who need much money, which either initials or the cute Room. Everyone is welcome grew this past summer at the need a refresher. If you was a good thing because I little designs. But before I to join the group. There are pool, where several women have any questions, Bar- didn’t have much money and would make a purchase, I no dues for the group, but were knitting or crocheting bara Brumberg, group neither did my friends. gave it my whole-hearted knitters and crocheters bring and having discussions. leader, would be happy to Even so, we always went attention and it took quite a their own supplies. Come Other people came to ask speak with you (609-619- to Woolworth’s and looked at while before I finally made a and go as you can. Whether questions about their work, 3463). everything. Sometimes we selection. You see, I really experienced or beginner, and the idea came to form The group always has deli- bought something but, even liked writing to pen pals or someone will teach you how a regular group. After dis- cious refreshments and cof- if we didn’t make a purchase, friends and later, during the or give you new ideas. cussions with E&R, All In fee or tea to go along with we always ended up at the war, to a G.I. or two, so it The aim of the group is to Stitches was established. the work, and there is much soda fountain where we had was really important that I be charitable and generous. The group has been meet- conversation, from how to fun laughing and talking over make the right choice. After They are a non- ing since Oct. 22, and as make scones to getting rid of ice cream or sipping a soda all, if you were going to put denominational group that many as 20 people come to squirrels in the attic. All for as long as we could S.W.A.K. (how corny can makes baby hats (preemie knit, crochet, and talk each agreed, “We’re here for the stretch it out. you get?) on the back of the hats are half the size) for hos- week. company!” I was not allowed to wear envelope, you couldn’t just lipstick, jewelry, or perfume use any old paper. It had to until later in my teens, so I be special. had to wait to purchase my And, as we all know, time first lipstick. I was probably goes by so quickly and, as if about 16 and, if I remember overnight, I had my first job correctly, it was called Tan- and even though my buying gee which was a reddish- power was greater, I still orange color. It cost ten browsed in the 5 & 10 cent cents and went with every- store. thing, or maybe a better way As a matter of fact, one to put it is, it had to go with Christmas I bought a set of everything. earrings shaped in the form Then there was the ever of holly leaves with two little popular “Evening in Paris” red berries on each leaf. I perfume in the bright cobalt paid 10 cents for them and blue bottle. But, like lipstick, I still have them to this day. was not allowed to wear per- They have screw on backs fume. Actually, this was just (which I don’t think are even fine with me because I really made any more) but I love did not like the unmistakable them and every year I wear scent of “Evening in Paris.” In them and, not surprising, fact, in my memory, it was a they have become a conver- smell rather than a scent. I sation piece. Invariably, do, however enjoy wearing someone will ask me about The All in Stitches Group is open to anyone who likes to knit or crochet perfume these days, the cost (Continued on page 10)

Christina Smith, Bronx, N.Y. resident services manager Marianne Merlo 181A Suzie Rusak 295C Strat- Rossmoor Drive, formerly of ford Lane, formerly of Nep- Hollis, ME. tune, N.J. Nance Theis 86A Old Nas- Valerie Lauer 295C Strat- sau Road, formerly of Mon- ford Lane, formerly of Staten roe Twp., N.J. Island, N.Y. Janet and James Wilson Mary Whetham 413O Ox- 500A Old Nassau Road, for- ford Lane, formerly of North merly of Westfield, N.J. Haledon, N.J. Rosalie Jean Mason 78B Luisa Macchiavello and Old Nassau Road, formerly Cesar Negreiros 38B Con- of Wayne, N.J. cord Lane, formerly of Staten Prudence K. Fritz 413B Island, N.Y. Oxford Lane, formerly of Suzanne Pataki 181A Jamesburg, N.J. Rossmoor Drive, formerly of

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CULINARY CORNER By Sidna Mitchell

As I passed a line of news- Elephant restaurant, I imme- ite restaurant; took a walk on paper boxes, my eyes landed diately stopped to pick up the the beach and headed over on one for the Boca Beacon, newspaper. to the library. the paper for Gasparilla Is- Later as I perused the is- Jim told and read stories land (Boca Grande). Since land news, my eyes fell on about Ole Miss, his careers Ken and I really enjoy the an upcoming event at the and his family. One story that island beaches and the Pink Fust Library. “The Honorable got a big laugh was about his James W. Symington Heard godmother and cousin Joan and Overheard” was the Payson who owned the New headline for an upcoming York Mets. A passionate op- reading and book signing. era supporter, his god- Last year when I saw a mother, when the production picture of the former Missouri of Aida was late starting, Congressman in the Gaspa- leaned over the railing of her rilla magazine I called Jim. box and yelled, “Play Ball!” From his D.C. home he said The curtain soon went up. he was working on a book After the reading and Jim’s that included his time as as- book-signing stint, Sylvia sistant to Attorney General invited us to join them for a Bobby Kennedy when James drink. We had a delightful Meredith integrated the Uni- time reminiscing and the two versity of Mississippi. I met guys talking about their ex- Jim Symington during that periences in the Marines. time when I was editor of the We drove back to Venice, Daily Mississippian, the stu- and decided, since it had dent newspaper. been a long time since we We’ve kept in touch over ate lunch, we were hungry. I the years but I haven’t seen took the opportunity to try out him and his wife Sylvia in a quick recipe. The inspira- quite a while so I said to Ken, tion came from a Hillshire “We’ve got to go to the read- Farm recipe in a “Better ing.” We made the 45-minute Homes and Gardens” maga- drive to Gasparilla Island; ate zine. Here’s what I did. in the Pink Elephant, a favor-

Culinary corner Sausage Alfredo 1 Knorr’s Fettuccine ¼ cup chopped onions Alfredo package 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup sausage medallions Directions: Cut the sausage pieces in half. Briefly brown in olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Meanwhile prepare the Knorr’s Fettuccine Alfredo according to directions. Add sausage and onions and mix well. Makes two servings. Serve immediately.

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Yes, I did get my money’s Musings worth and so much more. Memories of the nicest kind. (Continued from page 9) Memories that I cherish. them and I get to tell my At present, I feel a pull to story over and over again. the Dollar Store, but it is Then, when I’m finished, the just not the same and I next words usually are, “You don’t think it will ever be for sure got your money’s me. You see, I am an octo- worth.” genarian thinking back some 65 years or so ago to the late 1930s. The Dollar Store belongs to the younger generation and Thanks they will remember things in their own time and in their own way and that is how it To all my friends in Ross- should be. I just hope they moor who called, sent cards enjoy the Dollar Store as and asked about me: much as I enjoyed the 5 & Thanks for caring and for 10 cent store. It was a won- your good wishes for my derful part of my growing up speedy recovery. and now there is much joy Love, in remembering. Dolores Grieff

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The Rossmoor NEWS PRIL 11 A 2016

Memorial Service for June Brubaker

A memorial service for June The Brubaker family Kiwanis Club of Brubaker, who passed away in would appreciate donations Rossmoor November, will be held on Sat- in June’s memory to the 316N Sharon Way urday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at the Rossmoor Community Monroe, NJ 08831 Rossmoor Meeting House Church or the Kiwanis Club (Rossmoor Community Church) of Rossmoor at the ad- located at 1 Village Mall. A ca- dresses below: In Memoriam tered luncheon will follow in the Ballroom at the Rossmoor Club Rossmoor Community Virginia Jones House. The service and lunch- Church Virginia Jones, 96, passed eon are open to June’s col- 1 Village Mall away on Feb. 11, 2016, at leagues, friends and family. Monroe, NJ 08831 her residence. She was the owner of Classic Collier Cal- ligraphy for many years be- fore her retirement. She was From the Mayor a member of Rossmoor Community Church and the By Gerald W. Tamburro, NAACP, Rahway chapter. Mayor of Monroe Township Virginia is survived by her daughter, Pamela Robbins; Veterans Park expansion to open her sons, Geoffrey (Sylvia) and Harold Jones Jr.; her Memorial Day Weekend brother, Benjamin Collier (Adele); one grandson and By Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro shaded place to enjoy an out- two great-grandchildren. One of the gems of Monroe door meal. Township’s Park system is set Furthermore, a new spray for its grand re-opening Memo- pad surface will be installed rial Day weekend as work on this spring. Due to high use the expansion of Veterans and weather conditions, the Park and repairs to the pads at fabric tore and could no longer the Spray Park nears comple- be repaired. tion. Veterans Park and its ex- When Phase One of the 37- pansion are fully funded by the acre Veterans Park on Avenue Township Open Space Trust K opened in 2008, the Spray Fund, which was authorized Park quickly became a hit for by the voters. The Trust is also residents with young children used to purchase land in the and grandparents with grand- Township that can be used for children seeking a nice place parks, preserved farmland and to keep cool during the hot green undeveloped wood- summer months. Phase One lands. also included a busy play- The expansion of Veterans ground area and an expansive Park will provide our residents walking trail around the site. with even more opportunities In 2013, the Township un- to enjoy a day outside with veiled the Veterans Memorial their families, friends and at this location, which was neighbors. completed as the Eagle Scout For directions to the park Project of current U.S. Marine visit www.monroerec.com/ Corps. Lance Corporal Sean Veterans-Park/ . Evans. The memorial is the site of the Township’s annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. Construction on Phase Two started in 2015, and includes two much-needed lighted mul- tipurpose fields, expanded parking area, a cricket pitch and picnic shelter. The multi- purpose fields will bring much- needed game and practice fields for soccer, lacrosse and other field sports to the north end of the Township. The lights will allow for night-time practices and games. Over the past few years, the need for a designated cricket pitch in Monroe has increased. The new pitch in Veterans Park and the current pitch ad- jacent to Danny Ryan Field on North State Home Road will provide the needed space for the growth of the sport in Mon- roe. In addition, it was already common to see residents en- joying picnics at the park, and the permanent shelter will al- low for a more comfortable

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Clubs and Organizations

Resident Amir Khan, at left, with his team “Eagle” – winners of the gold medal. Amir Khan wins Gold Medal in the U.S. Open National Indoor Field Hockey Tournament

By Govinda Rajan fice assistant in the Princeton nament to be held at New- One of the founders of our University Research and castle, New South Wales, Indian American Club, Amir Special Collection Consor- Australia, from May 3 to 12, Khan, participated in the U.S. tium. He retired in 2011 and representing the Alliance Open National Indoor Field ever since, has been umpir- International Hockey Club Hockey Tournament held in ing six days a week during based in Holland, which has Richmond, Va., on February the fall season, from August members throughout the 26, 27, and 28. His team, to December, every year. world. The tournament is Eagle, won the Gold Medal. Khan will participate in the held every two years under Kahn is 73 years old. Grand Masters Hockey the auspices of the Interna- He played for the East World Cup (Men) 2016 tour- tional Hockey Federation. Zone USA Field Hockey League. Previously, his team won the championship in 1997 and 1998. In summer of Partnering with the Public Library 2000, he conducted a sum- to mentor students mer field hockey clinic in col- laboration with Julie Tama- By Govinda Rajan toring relationship. Linking tos, coach of Hightstown The Indian American Club youth with older adults is a High School, N.J. will partner with the Monroe vital strategy to help close Born in Rampur, Uttar Township Public Library to the mentoring gap.” Pradesh State in India, Khan mentor students during the Each senior will be in showed interest in field weekends in May and June charge of four students in hockey from an early age. In 2016. grades 8 to 12 under the 1982, he worked as a proto- According to the website Cross-Age Mentoring Pro- col officer in the ninth Asian www.mentoring.org gram (CAMP). games held in New Delhi. He “mentoring, at its core, The Cross-Age Mentoring then represented India in the guarantees young people Program is a federal pro- Veteran World Cup Hockey that there is someone who gram, an increasingly popu- Tournament held in London cares about them, assures lar choice for youth devel- in 1986. He has played them they are not alone in opment that creates posi- against many international dealing with day-to-day tive outcomes for youth. teams including those from challenges, and makes This program, in which Singapore, Sri Lanka, and them feel like they matter. older youth befriend and London. Research confirms that mentor younger children in After moving to the U.S. quality mentoring relation- a structural environment, is and earning a degree from ships have powerful posi- growing in popularity. Rider University, he joined tive effects on young people What can the Cross-Age New Jersey State Inter Scho- in a variety of personal, Mentoring Program lastic Athletic Association academic and professional achieve? (NJSIAA) and started umpir- situations. Ultimately, men- The Cross-Age Mentoring ing on weekends while he toring connects a young Program produces a range was working as a library of- person to personal growth of positive outcomes for and development and social both the peer mentors and and economic opportunity. their younger mentees. Yet one in three young peo-  For mentees, this pro- ple will grow up without this gram has shown a posi- critical asset.” tive impact on connected- In the foreword to the ness to the school and Handbook for Mentors ti- peers, feelings of compe- tled, “The Wisdom of Age,” tency and self-efficacy. by Dr. Andrea Taylor, Direc- grades and academic tor of Youth Development achievement, and pro- and Family Support at the social behavior and atti- Temple University’s Center tudes. for Intergenerational Learn-  For mentors, there have ing, Tonya Wiley and Kate been reported improve- Schineller, Mentor vice ments in connected to presidents observed: “As school, self-esteem, em- the number of Americans pathy and moral reason- over the age of 50 contin- ing, intrapersonal commu- ues its pace as the fastest nication and conflict reso- growing population, the lution skills, and relation- need for positive adult role ship with parents. models has never been Those who are interested greater. Mentor estimates in participating in the pro- that nearly 15 million young gram may contact Govinda people could benefit from Rajan at 732-801-4814 for high-quality, formal, men- further information.

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Learn how crooks intend to separate you from your money By Diane England keep your friends and tled 114 arbitrations; chal- You know the saying about neighbors from being victim- lenged 221 misleading ad- the fool and his money. But ized, too. vertisements; closed 123 in truth, with people world- With regard to our investigations; and accred- wide scheming about how to speaker’s background, Com- ited 1,005 businesses in our separate you (as a senior) panick worked in the for- state. They are fifth in the from your money, you don’t profit sector for eight years, nation when it comes to com- have to be a fool to fall victim at Samsung and Linens ‘n plaints handled, which sug- to such a scam. However, Things, prior to joining the gests they are indeed a this is less likely to happen if BBB as their associate direc- mighty team. But it also sug- you’ll keep yourself updated tor 12 years ago. Originally, gests that here in New Jer- regarding what these crooks she was responsible for pub- sey, there are plenty of are currently trying. lic relations throughout our crooks out there who want to Fortunately, Kiwanis has state. When the BBB presi- separate us from our money. some help for you. On Fri- dent retired in 2007, how- Anyway, now it’s your op- day, April 15 at 12:15 p.m., ever, Companick was ap- portunity to take action so Melissa Companick, the pointed acting president. that you don’t become the president and CEO of the Then, in 2008, she became next victim of some scam Better Business Bureau president and CEO. artist. In other words, we’re (BBB) serving New Jersey, In her position, Companick counting on seeing you on will speak on “Scams versus oversees a team she de- April 15 at 12:15 p.m. in the Seniors” at the Kiwanis Club scribes as small but mighty. Maple Room. Let’s show meeting which will be held in After all, last year 20 people those crooks there are no the Maple Room. (Yes, this is processed over 50,000 com- fools here at Rossmoor, indeed the correct time. After plaints. This team also set- okay? all, Companick was sched- uled to speak at a noon luncheon meeting at Garvey’s. However, since Garvey’s was sold, we moved this important presen- tation to the Maple Room, but kept the time the same to accommodate our speaker’s busy schedule. So, eat an early lunch, and then join us for this talk and refresh- ments.) What can you expect to hear addressed? Companick will be covering topics that should matter to you includ- ing  Some of the common de- nominators and red flags  Why seniors are targeted  The science behind these scams  The current top scams against seniors Certainly, most of us have long known that it was a smart idea to check the Bet- ter Business Bureau before hiring some unknown com- pany to do work around our house, for example. But per- haps you hadn’t realized that the Better Business Bureau has become a resource for learning about the most re- cent scams in the area. The truth is, you can go to the website, www.BBB.org , and review their scam tracker. Also, if you’ve been the vic- tim of a recent scam, you can report your experience at this website. (Yes, you can still talk to someone by phone if you’d prefer that.) Thus, if you should be- come a victim of a scam, don’t just sit around feeling like a fool for falling for it. However, some might con- sider you a fool for not doing something to stop these peo- ple when the BBB has made it so easy for you to take ac- tion which could possibly

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This month in pictures Photos by Joe Conti Players’ Open Mic a big success!

Josie Cuddy and Anne Rotholz at the Father Frogoso, from St. James the Less Emerald Society-sponsored Catholic Church in Jamesburg, blessing prayer Mass shawls

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Women’s Guild will go to Kuser Mansion and Sayen Gardens By Lana Ottinger Anne–style “Country Home.” Kuser Mansion and Sayen The Women’s Guild is hav- It was formerly the summer Gardens. The all Inclusive ing a day trip to Kuser Man- home of Fred Kuser whose price is $65 which includes sion and Sayen Gardens on business interests included the bus from Rossmoor. May 11 in Hamilton, N.J. Fox Film Corporation and the Checks should be made out Springtime is a beautiful time Mercer Motor Car Company. to Rossmoor Women’s of year with more than Since 1979, Kuser Mansion Guild, no cash. If you would 250,000 azaleas, rhododen- has served as a house mu- like more information drons, and many other color- seum, featuring guided tours. please contact Ruth Klein at ful flowers blooming in Sayen The mansion sits in the mid- 609-655-8755. You can Gardens. Enjoy the breath- dle of a 22 acre estate. send Ruth Klein the checks taking views as you sit on Springtime will be beautiful and secure your position for benches throughout the gar- with nature surrounding the this trip which will be a dens or enjoy a walk and mansion. great way to enjoy a won- explore the ponds, bridges, We will be going to derful day. On May 11, we and gazebos . Mafalda’s in Hamilton for a will be meeting at poolside The Kuser Mansion, built in family style lunch between at 10 a.m. 1892, is a magnificent Queen

Women’s Guild will present Annie Oakley By Lana Ottinger show that presented good Oakley. Hanley has ap- The Women’s Guild will pre- solid family entertainment. peared at the White House sent “Annie Oakley,” a pro- International fame and suc- Visitors Center, National Ar- gram funded by Humanities, a cess came with a price. Later chives, National Portrait Gal- state partner of the National in life she had to fight to lery, and many other venues. Endowment for Humanities, on maintain the honor of her All are welcome to attend. Thursday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m. name. She steadfastly sup- Refreshments will be served in the Ballroom. Their support ported the country in times of after the presentation. has enabled the Women’s war, and put many young girls Guild to bring quality public through school at her own ex- humanities programming to pense. Believing that women Women’s Guild our audience. were just as capable as men, Annie Oakley, born Phoebe she firmly insisted that they events Ann Mosey, was probably the should strive to achieve any By Ruth Klein most famous woman of her goal or occupation that inter- The Women’s Guild will day. With photographs and ested them. Her motto was to hold its annual scholarship posters everywhere, she and “Aim for a High Mark…For luncheon on Wednesday, professional partner Buffalo practice will make you per- June 2 at 1:45 p.m. in the Bill Cody may have been the fect.” Ballroom. first international superstars. Kim Hanley is an actor, A number of scholarships The diminutive sharpshooter singer, costumer, and will be given to Monroe sen- and exhibition shooter, who dancer. She trained and iors in the amount of $1,000 made her own costumes, danced from an early age each. The new slate of offi- competed in a sport and in a with the School of American cers will also be introduced. world dominated by men. The Ballet and the Eglevsky Bal- The luncheon will be a hot no-holds-barred performer let of New York. She credits buffet consisting of three en- learned to shoot from practi- her dance background and in trees, side dishes, salad, cal necessity, hunting to feed -depth high school acting rolls and butter, and of her parents and siblings. courses, including daily vocal course, an array of yummy Growing up poor, overcoming labs and onstage work, for desserts. a difficult and even abusive her ability to rise to any occa- All are welcome. Tickets childhood, she just did what sion when performing. Han- are $16 (checks only, please) she needed to in order to sur- ley is an accomplished cos- and may be obtained from vive and to keep her family tumer whose specialty is his- the following members: going. She fought for safe torical fashion. She began Carol O’Brien 609-655-5780 working conditions, fair and interpreting Abigail Adams in Alyce Owens 609-860-0866 equal pay for a day’s work 1997; she now also interprets Carolyn Terry 609-395-9346 regardless of gender or heri- Betsy Ross, Molly Pitcher, Dolores Wardrop 609-860-2810 tage, and for a first- rate Alice Roosevelt, and Annie Ruth Klein 609-655-8755

By Irene Poulin ten’s “Pride and Prejudice.” cious eye on her vanished The 14th Colony by Steve husband. Hide Away by Iris Johansen Berry A beautiful destination and ‘Till Death Do Us Part by What happens if both the hidden treasure sounds like Amanda Quick president and vice-president paradise for most people, but A desperate Calista Lang- die before taking the oath of danger is around every corner ley, who runs a Victorian Lon- office? The answer is far from for Eve Duncan, as her latest don agency for lonely ladies certain. In fact, what follows challenge has taken her to the and gentlemen, turns to elu- would be nothing short of total Scottish Highlands to protect a sive crime novelist Trent Hast- political chaos. young girl whose life is in dan- ings for help when she begins That Darkness by Lisa Black ger. to regularly receive mourning While investigating the body gifts with her initials engraved Lilac Girls: Novel 1 by of a young teenage girl found on them. Martha Hall Kelly. in the local cemetery, a girl Young Manhattan woman The Obssession by Nora never reported missing, Cleve- Caroline Ferriday embarks on Roberts land forensic investigator an unexpected journey when Naomi Bowes lost her in- Maggie Gardner crosses paths her attempt to find a bouton- nocence the night she fol- with a killer who is convinced niere for a noted diplomat lowed her father into the his deadly deeds are keeping shows her the truth about the woods. In freeing the girl people safe. all-female concentration camp trapped in the root cellar, The Girl from Summer Hill called Ravensbruck. Naomi revealed the horrible by Jude Deveraux extent to her father’s crimes, 15th Affair by James Patter- New York Times best- and made him infamous. son; Maxine Paetro selling author Jude Dever- When a beautiful blonde aux’ breathtaking new se- with ties to the CIA disappears Library Hours ries is set in Summer Hill, a from the scene of a luxury ho- Mondays thru Fridays small town where love tel murder, detective Lindsay 10 am to noon takes center stage against Boxer seeks the truth about a 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. the backdrop of Jane Aus- plane crash and casts a suspi- Library closed Saturdays

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Players Pastimes

bers and guests alike. Our next monthly meeting will take place on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Gallery. All members and any inter- ested residents will be treated to a Vaudeville film, which will be hosted by Bob Huber. Bob is a stage/screen historian and will introduce the film and provide the audi- ence with background infor- mation. All are welcome. Our next main event will be our very popular Just Music production at the end of April. Open auditions will be held on Tuesday, April 5 from 1-4 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 6 from 7-9 p.m. Re- hearsals will take place on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 from 7- 9 p.m. Please set aside Bill Strecker and Laurie Moyer in the production of “The Thursday, April 28 or Friday, Music Man” at North Brunswick High School April 29 from 7-9 p.m.to come see this very entertain- By Sue Archambault dance solo, a poetry reading, ing show. Tickets will be on Our Open Mike production and song mimes. In addition sale April 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, on March 13 was a big hit! to the entertaining program, and 27 in the Red Room The audience of 60 people the audience was treated to from 1-3 p.m. You will also filled The Gallery to capacity. refreshments throughout the be able to buy tickets at Sal’s Performances by the Players performance. The general from April 20 – 29. Ticket and members of the audi- consensus was that it was a prices will be $5 or $7 at the ence offered a wide variety of terrific way to spend a Sun- door. The price of admission IMPORTANT NOTICE acts. Showmen presented day afternoon. will include the show and Motorists must obey the rules of the road while driving jokes and skits; singers con- Another March highlight for refreshments as well. Please within the Community including, but not limited to, sisted of solos, duos, trios, the Players was our monthly note: There will be no per- observing the posted speed limits, and a large closing number club meeting on Monday, formance on Saturday for No U-Turn, Yield, and One Way by all the entertainers. Our March 28, when Dottie Haff this particular production. signs; stopping for pedestrians; own Mayflower Trio per- offered us Hollywood Foot- Auditions, rehearsals, and making a full stop at all stop signs; formed various instrumental steps, a musical program, performances will be held in and exercising extreme caution numbers. Plus there was a which was enjoyed by mem- the Meeting House. when entering RCAI streets from lanes or other areas without stop signs. Exploring Internet crowdfunding

By Dixon and Aylat would like to develop. We’ll explore different The Internet has opened Crowdfunding is a big and types of crowdfunding sites wonderful possibilities to growing business. There are and look at recent interesting bring people together for multiple sites that have each projects, along with demon- good causes, from contribut- raised billions of dollars from strations of fun and offbeat ing to the Wikipedia encyclo- tens of millions of donors. products created thanks to pedia to helping to develop All Rossmoor residents are crowdfunding. open source software like the invited to delve deeper into Doug Dixon is an inde- Firefox browser and the these, and other exciting new pendent technology consult- Linux operating system. options, at the monthly meet- ant, specializing in digital Similarly, crowdfunding ing of the Computer Club in media and portable devices. brings groups of people to- the Gallery at 10 a.m. on Mon- He has been writing and gether over the Internet to day, April 18, when guest speaking on digital media for help fund interesting projects speaker Doug Dixon will ex- the past decade and a half, or ventures. It’s a great new plain how crowdfunding offers and providing annual holiday option for people who need wonderful opportunities for you gadget coverage in the to raise money for specific to use sites like GoFundMe to Princeton area since 2002. needs, or for ideas they provide direct support for peo- Doug previously was a prod- ple in need, and to explore uct manager and software sites like Kickstarter to help developer at Intel and at aspiring entrepreneurs create Sarnoff in Princeton. He has exciting new products. (Continued on page 17)

New Jersey Club By Eileen Parker followed by a tour of the The New Jersey Club will Mansion and the Gardens. A meet on Friday, April 22 at special tea will be served in 1:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. the carriage house, consist- Our speaker will be Douglas ing of sandwiches, scones, Aumack, a Resource Inter- pastries, and more. pretive Specialist in the Art The Mansion was built by and History Service of Mid- our first state governor, dlesex County. His will be a Robert Livingston, who was “Trunk Presentation” of arti- an ancestor of the recent facts from New Jersey during Gov. Thomas Kean. The the Civil War days. house was occupied until the Save the date of Tuesday, early 1980s by Gov. Kean’s October 18, when the New mother and contains many Jersey Club will have a trip to interesting artifacts. Liberty Hall, located on the The cost of the trip is $75. Kean University Campus in Call Ruth Klein (609) 655- Union. Our day will start at 8755 to join the trip, or to ask the Visitor’s Center Museum, for more details.

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Italian American Club activities Emerald Society’s

By Tony Cardello homemade mozzarella. Free spring activities We will enjoy an interactive samples will be given to all. By Joan Avery dinner/theater show at the Future events will be the President Dan Jolly stated that the trip to the Sands Ca- Cranbury Inn on Sunday after- Rossmoor Downs on May 14 sino on Feb. 5 was a great noon, April 10, at 4 p.m., which in the Ballroom The cost will success. The trip to Sight promises to be a lot of fun. be $15 per person. The cost will be $45 per per- A casino trip to the Sands and Sound Theater in Penn- son and payment can be sent in Pennsylvania will be on sylvania will take place on to Bob Macchiarola at 330-O June 24. The cost will be $25 April 19. The fabulous pro- duction will be “Samson.” Nantucket Lane, no later than and we will receive $25 in March was a busy month for April 5. For information, call coupons. Bob at 732-778-3685. A trip that was enjoyed by the Emerald Society. The St. The next regular member- all last year, to the Renault Patrick’s Day dinner was held ship meeting will be on April Winery, will be in August or on March 17 in the Ballroom from 6 to 10 p.m. There was a 20 at 7:30 p.m. Caterers September. choice of corned beef, chicken John and Phyliss Gatti will Bingo will be held on April marsala or broiled tilapia. There conduct a cooking demon- 22 at 6:30 p.m. In the Ball- stration on how to make room. was also wine, beer and soda. The Emerald Society hosted the Catholic Society’s Put a spring in your steps at the Mass, which was held on March 10 at 7 p.m. Father Dance Club’s April Dance Michael Fragoso celebrated the Mass and Jamie Frame By Judy Perkus Armen DeVivo at 409B Rox- served as the organist. The Join your fellow dance lov- bury Lane. All welcome. “Irish Ladies” provided the ers in the Clubhouse Ballroom If you haven’t yet renewed delicious refreshments. on Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m. your membership, please The March entertainment as the Rossmoor Dance Club send your 2016 Dance Club was the fabulous Flavian, a welcomes spring. Couples and dues of $15 per couple, comedian/mind reader. Wal- singles will be dancing to the $7.50 per person to Armen. ter Marz will give a presenta- music of Carmine. Soda, New members are always tion at the April Emerald So- munchies, coffee, tea, and welcome. ciety meeting. Don’t forget to desserts (sugar-free available) Save the Date: September sign up for the September will be served. 24 is the date of the Dance Niagara Falls trip. Send your $8 per paid-up Club’s annual anniversary member or $10 per non- dinner dance. member check made out to Call Armen at 609-655- the Rossmoor Dance Club to 2175 for more information.

Rossmoor Dance Club April 30 Dance

Name:______

Phone #:______

Address:______

PAID-UP Member(s):______@ $8 = ______

Non-member(s):——————@$10 = ______

2016 membership dues $7.50 per person; $15 per couple ______

Total ______

RESERVATION DEADLINE: April 18 Please send check made out to the Rossmoor Dance Club to: Armen DeVivo at 449B Roxbury Lane. 609-655- 2175, or leave in an envelope in the Dance Club folder in the E & R Office

Rossmoor Republican Club

April 19, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. can Women’s Club in the Gallery  Michael Leibowitz, Repub- Come and meet: lican Councilman of Mon-  State Senator Sam roe Thompson Each will give a brief  Donald Katz, Esq., Repub- speech and then will be lican State Committeeman available to meet with our for Middlesex County and members and answer any Counsel of Middlesex questions they have about County Republican Organi- their policies and issues. zation They will also answer ques-  Sue Tisiker, president of tions relating to the candi- Middlesex County Republi- dates running for President. Also present will be our guests Phyllisann Stein, Re- Exploring publican Chairwoman in (Continued from page 16) Cranbury, Cheryl Bass, Re- authored four books on digi- publican Chairwoman in tal media, published hun- Spotswood, and Jose Marti- dreds of feature articles, and nez, consultant in Law En- presented over a hundred forcement Matters. seminars and talks. The cost of joining the Re- He makes his articles and publican Club is $10 annu- technical references freely ally. If you have not paid your available on his Manifest dues, you can do so at this Technology website and blog meeting. If you have any at Manifest-Tech.com. Take questions, contact Ron Haas, another look about him at the president (609-235-9026) or club’s website at Dee Frank, membership www.rossmoor.org, and come chairperson (609-409-0075). to the crowded meeting at 9:30 Refreshments will be for coffee and cake. served.

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Democratic Club

By Helen Ward was established, Harvie began worked for Packet Publications Joseph Harvie of the Mon- videotaping, editing, produc- as a reporter for the “Cranbury roe Township Office of Public ing, and directing television Press” and “South Brunswick information will discuss his programs for the town. The Post,” where he won several position at the Township at the programs are also available on New Jersey Press Association April 26 Meeting of the Ross- the Township’s website awards for his reporting, in- moor Democratic Club. Harvie, www.monroetwp.com. cluding first place awards for who started working for Mon- In addition, Harvie will show interpretive writing in 2006, roe in April 2007, will share the Democratic Club how to and the Lloyd P. Burns Memo- how the Monroe News came navigate the Township website rial Award in 2005 for a series

to be, how it is produced and and where to find all of the of articles on an affordable also the origins and inner most up-to-date information housing complex in South ATTENTION RESIDENTS workings of the Township about Monroe. Brunswick. A non-profit group Be certain to keep your telephone Television Station. While his primary job is pro- purchased, repaired, and re- While serving as Council viding information, Harvie also modeled the formerly run- number and contact information President, current Mayor Ge- helps plan, promote and run down apartments as a result of current at the Administration Office. rald W. Tamburro secured a special events in the Township Harvie’s coverage. In addition, Please call 655-1000 Governmental and Educational such as the Green Fair and South Brunswick developed television channel for Monroe Community Cares Thanksgiv- and adopted an ordinance with any updates or changes Township (28 for Comcast ing. requiring inspections prior to to your information. subscribers). Once the station Harvie is a lifelong Monroe leasing apartments to new Township resident, and a 1998 tenants due to the extensive graduate of Monroe Township coverage of the apartment High School, where he worked complex. on the school newspaper, In his spare time, Harvie “The Falcon,” and developed enjoys working and hanging his passion for writing and out with his fiancée Eileen and videography. their dog Patch. He also From 1998 to 2002, Harvie makes short independent films attended Rowan University in with his uncle and father Glassboro, NJ, where he through their production com- earned his bachelor’s degree pany, Giordanoworks. He also in journalism. While at Rowan, enjoys bicycling, and does a Harvie worked for the school 110-mile ride to raise money newspaper, “The Whit,” and and awareness for the Na- served as features editor dur- tional MS Society every year. ing his senior year. Light refreshments will be Following graduation, Harvie served. absolutely beautiful suite for Mutual News each of us. We were amazed at how much food and liquor was consumed by all. Thank Mutual Seven you Mutual Seven! We hope Spring is here at last. that our next Directors’ Thank God for that. Cruise will be longer, say 26 The Directors of Mutual days, with stops in China, Seven would like to take Japan, and South Korea. this opportunity to thank all This way we, personally, will the residents in Mutual be more in tune with what is Seven for their most gener- going on in Eastern Asia. ous gift—THE FIRST DI- APRIL FOOL… Of course RECTORS’ CRUISE. All you all realize this! three of us, as well as our The next point of business is spouses, had a wonderful the ongoing siding and roofing time sailing through the Pa- project. With this printing, nama Canal. It hardly buildings 245, 265, 268, 270, seems possible to believe and 282 will be well on their that we were gone for three way to completion. This will weeks. As the saying goes, give us a total of 22 manors “Time flies when you are finished. Thank you for your having fun.” cooperation in this matter. The Our cruise started with an next set of buildings will be done some time in the spring or summer. Those manors will be notified before work is started. If you see any walk light not working, please put a bag over it and notify us with the location so our lamp lighters can take care of it. Also, if a carport light is out, please give the location and carport number. The Monroe Twp. Fire De- partment will be checking all common halls for code viola- tions. Any fines will be your responsibility and not that of the Mutual. If you have any medical issues requiring treatment for dialysis, chemo, radia- tion or oxygen, you should provide this medical infor- mation to the Health Cen- ter, and make sure it is up- dated. This is the only way they will be aware of your needs. Directors: Arnold Jasper, 609-655-1495 Beverly Fasciano, 609-655-2429 Pat Ray, 732-407-0321

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Croquet Club SPORTS opening day luncheon Time for 9-Holers to get moving meeting By Terre Martin training too. Doing 8 to 10 By M. Vail Feeling sluggish? Stiff? repetitions several times a The Croquet Club begins Frustrated with cold week may earn you 8 to 10 Year 27 and its 2016 season weather? It’s time to get off more yards on your drive. with opening play day lunch- the couch and get ready to Most of all, let’s all start the eon and general meeting on swing those clubs. Exercise season with a great attitude Saturday, April 30, in the seems to be the preferred and a goal. Make this the Ballroom at 12 p.m. Social medicine for almost every year that we all see improve- Chair Gail McCarthy is ar- ailment, so in the next few ment in some aspect of our ranging a cold luncheon with weeks we should all be game, even if it’s to lose a twist. Members will dress in cured. fewer balls. My goal is to get white ready to play golf cro- Although we ride in carts over the water on the second quet on opening day. for 9 holes, we need to be hole. Golf croquet begins in building up some endurance The season starts on April May, three times a week, by walking each day. Appar- 5 at a get-together with the Sunday, Tuesday and Friday ently 20 minutes is the magic 18 Hole Club followed by a at 5 p.m. Refreshments are number. Can you walk briskly general meeting for all 9- served in the Clubhouse on for 20 minutes without stop- Holers in the Cedar Room. Fridays after play. The ping? How about for 10 or 5 We hope to see some new schedule is posted on the minutes? Start slow, but faces as well as our tried and storage building bulletin start! Get out those cans of true members. Think about board. Residents are invited soup and start a little weight (Continued on page 21) to join in the play and try out. White clothing is not required for tryouts; however, please wear flat soft sole footwear or sneakers to protect the court’s grassy surface. Equipment is available for play. By Ted Servis, Rossmoor Golf The Pro Shop is back to its American Six Wicket Cro- Professional normal hours, Monday from quet, singles and doubles, is What’s going on at the Golf 11 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday played most days of the Course? Spring is here. That through Sunday from 7 to week. Lessons on skills and means it is time to start play- 5:30 p.m. All hours are sub- strategy will be offered to ing golf. It’s been a long win- ject to the weather. If there is members. For more informa- Email your news to: [email protected] ter. We will hold our first la- anything we can help you tion on joining the croquet dies’ golf clinic on Wednes- with or any questions we can club contact Membership day, May 18, so please call answer, please give us a call Chair Betty Anne Clayton at the Pro Shop to sign up. at 609-655-3182. 609-662-4659 during the cro- The Pro Shop is starting to I wish everyone a healthy quet season, April through receive new merchandise. and happy 2016 golf season. October. We still have plenty of golf Remember that the golf Croquet Winter Birds gath- equipment in stock. Gift cer- course is currently offering a ered in the Clubhouse in tificates are available for referral incentive of $200 in February for a winter break merchandise or for greens Pro Shop credit for bringing and a Potluck Luncheon. fee and golf carts. in new members. Ruth Klein chaired the event and was supported by many members. A good time was Ladies’ 18-hole season opens in April had by all. At the same time our Croquet Snow Birds were By Arlene McBride The membership form will playing and entering compe- On April 5 we host a break- be printed in this issue. If you titions, and soaking up the fast social, which joins the want to join there is still time. sunshine. Sidna Mitchell two ladies’ leagues in a get- Forms can also be obtained won third place trophy for acquainted social before the in the pro shop. Dues for the doubles in her flight. Karl start of the 2016 season. league - $75; deadline - Kruse spent his off time The first Executive Board 04/01/16. wearing many hats in the meeting will be held in April. Email arlenem- production Super Bowl of All concerns will be ad- [email protected] or call Music at the Bay Indies dressed and reported to the @ 609-395-1017 for more Club House, Venice Fla., league at the Opening Day information. and singing standards and luncheon May 3. Happy spring. Let’s hope show tunes. The cluster Opening Day for the 2016 this is the warmest April ever! photos from Ellen Frankel season is April 12. Hopefully Happy Passover to all who give a peek into the fun filled good weather will be with us. celebrate. winter here and in the South.

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Religious Organizations

Catholic Society resumes series on Standing, from left: Marge Princiotta, Eleanor Szalus, Kevin Kelly, Terry Grillo, Lucille St. Luke’s Gospel Conti, Fred Mytinick, Moya Brady, Joan Russo, and Gene Horan. Sitting, from left: Elena Daugherty, Grace Struzynski, and Mary Maloney. Not present: Joan Avery, Maureen By Gene Horan are as follows: The Catholic Society is Abano, Roseann Fordellone, and Deacon John Zembrowski. April 6: John the Baptist sponsoring a series of pro- Demands Absolute Con- grams on St. Luke’s Gospel. version Catholic Society Mass, Rev. John Primich celebrant Season One, consisting of 10 April 13: Jesus’ Mission sessions, was completed in in the Power of the Spirit By Gene Horan Mercy will be prayed in the club will meet on Tuesday, 2015. April 20: The Trial of Je- The monthly Mass of the Maple Room of the Club- May 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Season Two includes 10 sus in the Wilderness Rossmoor Catholic Society house at 3 p.m. on Tues- Cedar Room. The book for additional sessions. Each May 4: The Testing of will be held in the Meeting day, April 19, discussion is, “The Girl Who consists of a half-hour tele- Jesus, the Word Incarnate House at 7 p.m. on Thurs-  The Prayer Shawl Minis- Slept with God,” by Valeria vised video and a half-hour May 11: The Inaugural day, April 14. Father John try will meet in the Craft Brelinski. discussion. They will be con- Speech of Jesus in Naz- Primich, diocesan hospital Room of the Clubhouse at Note: The Catholic Soci- ducted in the Maple Room of areth chaplain and grand-nephew 1:30 p.m. on the Thursday, ety is resuming its series of the Clubhouse on Wednes- May 18: Jesus’ Ministry of resident Grace O’Hare, April 7, and Thursday, April programs on St. Luke’s day afternoons at 2 p.m. in Capernaum will be the celebrant. 21. Gospel starting on Wednes- On the videos, scripture June 1: Proclamation of Refreshments and fellow- The Catholic Society day, April 6, at 2 p.m. in the scholar Frances Hogan the Christian Way of Life ship will follow. Council will meet on Tues- Maple Room of the Club- brings insights on some of June 8: The Fisherman’s The following activities are day, April 12, in the Meeting house. Check separate arti- the most cherished stories in Response to the Call of scheduled during the month: House parlor. cle in this issue for details. the Gospel of St. Luke, nar- Jesus  The Chaplet of Divine Our newly formed book rated with precise and vivid June 15: First Public detail, with many illustrations Miracles: Healings of the from the masters. Leper and the Paralytic Jewish Congregation: A busy April Seder and Services Participants are encouraged June 29: The Calling of to bring a Bible and notepaper Sinners to Repentance By Ben Wistreich every table, and then a deli- bom, or drop it in the Congre- with them. Light refreshments Please note that there are First we experienced Purim cious hot kosher Passover gation’s envelope in E&R. Be will be available. no sessions on April 27, May in late March and now it’s our meal with many of your fa- sure to use an envelope, and The Wednesday sessions 25 and June 22. traditional Passover second vorites. Though we don’t address it to “Jeff / Passover Seder in the Ballroom. It gets know all of the details at this Seder.” underway at 5:30 p.m. on writing, we’re certain it will be Did we mention that Bob Diocesan newspaper features Saturday, April 23, and fea- a great holiday meal, com- Kolker and Cantor Mary tures readings from the Hag- plete with coffee, tea, and a Feinsinger would lead the Rossmoor Catholic Society gadah by several Congrega- dessert. Passover Services? They will tion members and guests, When the reservation form do it again this year. They By Gene Horan do an article on our own accompanied by delicious appears in the April Bulletin, are very good and make the Sara Acevedo, a native of Rossmoor organization, the kosher Passover wine, a tra- don’t wait, just attach your holiday very cheerful. Cuba, is a relatively new resi- answer had to be “yes.” ditional Passover plate on check and send it to Jeff Al- On Friday, April 8, Jeff Al- dent of Rossmoor, having The full-page article, titled bom will be the lay reader moved in last May. Although “Faith group provides spiri- and Bob Kolker will be the she still works, Sara has tual nourishment, fellowship Torah reader. On Saturday, found time to become active to retirees” appeared in the April 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the with the Hiking Club where January 14 issue. For those Meeting House, at a combi- her cheerful disposition and who haven’t seen “The nation Service and Yizkor photographic prowess has Catholic Spirit,” here is a Service, Bob Kolker will be made her a much-valued brief summary of the article’s our lay reader, and Jeff Al- member. She is also active content. bom will read from the Torah. with her church, Most Holy Ross Cortese, founder of Sabbath Services are held Name of Jesus in Perth Am- Rossmoor, believed that for at 7:45 p.m. in the Meeting boy, where she plays the many seniors a spiritual di- House. The Congregation keyboard and guitar for the mension is very important for will provide refreshments Sunday noon Mass. a happy retirement. The offi- after both Services. Our Can- Another organization that cial dedication of Rossmoor tor is Mary Feinsinger, and very much interests Sara is was held on Oct. 15, 1965, our Gabbais are Judy Perkus the Rossmoor Catholic Soci- but it would be two years and Janet Goodstein, presi- ety. “It’s a really active com- before the first residents dent of the Congregation. All munity and I felt it should be moved in. By that time all the are invited to attend our Ser- recognized in a wider con- main facilities were complete, vices, which include both text.” So in a conversation including a New-England- English and Hebrew read- with Joanne Ward, editor-in- style Meeting House where ings. chief of The Catholic Spirit, bi religious services as well as The Congregation’s Board -weekly newspaper of the concerts and other events meeting on Tuesday eve- Metuchen Diocese, she pro- could be held. ning, April 5, will be held in posed doing a story about In June 1967, Msgr. J. the Dogwood Room at 7 p.m. the Society. Joanne readily Morgan Kelly celebrated All Board members are urged agreed. Mass for the first ten mem- to attend meetings on the That’s where the author of bers of the newly formed first Tuesday evening of each this article comes in. Since Catholic Society. An Inter- month. retiring as editor of The faith Council, made up of the Finally, see the April Bulle- Rossmoor News, he has Catholic Society, the Ross- tin to discover the latest res- taken on a number of free- moor Community Church, taurant the Men’s & Friends lance writing assignments, and the Jewish Congregation Club has selected, whether including ones for The was soon formed to foster near or not. You can be cer- Catholic Spirit, such as religious cooperation and tain the place chosen will “Offering help to the be- harmony. The Interfaith Ser- serve interesting and deli- reaved as a parish ministry,” vices on Memorial Day, the cious meals, and the price and “Vietnamese Catholic National Day of Prayer, and will be complete (no community in diocese marks Thanksgiving, as well as the th “extras”). 25 anniversary.” Asked to (Continued on page 21)

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Six funny Jewish broads

By Judy Perkus and Wendy Wasserstein. Delicious refreshments, as For a wildly hilarious af- This is a Sisterhood meet- usual, will be served. All ternoon, on Monday, April ing you won’t forget! This film Rossmoor residents are in- 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ball- does it all, as it informs, en- vited. room, relax and enjoy the tertains, and enlightens, cov- Contributions of non- DVD “Making Trouble,” fea- ering the history, humor, and perishable food for the Ki- turing six of the greatest heritage of these incredibly wanis Pantry are welcome. Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner, talented women.

A message from High Tech Landscapes, Inc.

Winter pruning has been Carport cleaning will take will be performed once a completed (all crabapples, place in April and May, month and will take place in hanging branches, or weather permitting. Common the same time period as our branches were pruned 6” off facilities will be mulched as first cut (April). Please note the siding). well. all of this will be a two-month Please bring any trees that Edging of the sidewalks operation in March and April. you are concerned about falling, or look to be falling, to High Tech’s attention and we will be happy to assist you. MAINTENANCEAINTENANCE Spring clean-ups have al- M ready started. The first op- eration will be cleaning up By Marlene Niwore Co-Ops (including Mutual gumballs and debris through- A/C Servicing 4) out the community. Edging of Now that spring has ar- $45 Registration for plus the beds and cleaning will rived, it’s time to have your tax also start this month. air conditioner serviced. Servicing includes inspec- The first fertilization appli- Maintenance will be servicing tion of the system, checking cation will begin in March air conditioners again this Freon levels and filter re- once spring clean-ups are year. Please call our office placement. Parts, blue mesh complete and before the first starting April 1 to have a filter, and Freon are not in- mowing. This application will work order written. When cluded in the price. This price consist of a fertilizer as well weather permits and servic- is per unit; if you have two as a crabgrass pre-emergent ing begins, it is done on a units, the price is double. treatment. first call, first serve basis. Yellow stake and yellow Snow damage is being Maintenance Department: ribbon procedure taken care of and will be 609-655-2121 Many residents enjoy gar- completed in a timely man- Condo (except Mutual 4) dening and take pride in ner. $40 plus tax maintaining their own three- foot bedding areas. If you are one of them, you need to Caregiver Diocesan newspaper Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and mark the bed so the land- during Lent, a weekly Ro- scaping company (High (Continued from page 20) sary. Tech) gets the word. This is Support host service, where one con- Educational programs in- done with yellow stakes at stituent member of the Coun- clude guest speakers, films, the corners of the bed where cil invites members of all days of recollection, retreats, they are visible from either Group other faiths to attend, and the excursions to religious sites direction or additional stakes dinners delivered to the and Bible Study. every six feet or so in be- Focus: Spouse/Partner homebound on Thanksgiv- Throughout its history, the tween, if needed. The stakes ing, are testimony to the suc- Catholic Society has pro- mean nothing is to be 2nd Thursday at 1:30 p.m. cess of that objective. vided support for missionar- touched. Some people only Location: Saint Peter’s Adult Day Care Center The most important activity ies and charitable organiza- want to take care of a special of the Catholic Society is the tions. Currently its principal Monroe Township bush or two themselves. If monthly Mass, which is fol- interest is in an orphanage you don’t want a bush Meetings are 90 minutes lowed by refreshments and being established by Felician (Continued on page 22) Registration is not necessary. fellowship. At some Masses, Sisters in Haiti, and in the Questions may be directed to Stephanie Fitzsimmons, RN, NP the Sacrament of the Sick is mission of Sister Donna at 1-800-269-7508, press 1, press 8662 administered and at others Brady, formerly on the staff confessions are heard. of Nativity of Our Lord Par- Golf Course Sponsored by Saint Peter’s University Hospital Regular activities include the ish, working with Native highlights Prayer Shawl Ministry, the Americans in South Dakota. (Continued from page 19) inviting a friend to join us. The drones are coming You’d be hard pressed to find a nicer group of women who Save the Date (Continued from page 1) encourage you on every Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee To obtain an application please see coupon below: shot, good or bad, they ap- Annual Yom HaShoah Observance plaud the effort. Women who are new to golf Sunday, May 15, 2016 Please email the following information: or are slowing down from Featuring Ms. Eva Weiner Name ______more rigorous games, should inquire about joining the 9- Youngest passenger of the SS St. Louis Address ______Holers. Contact membership Voyage of the Damned Email ______chair Mary Shine (609-655- Marasco Theatre - Confirm Email ______4518) or President Marie Bills Monroe Township Middle School Cell phone # ______(609-655-1912) to learn more. Contact Nina Wolff Thought for the day: The [email protected], 732-605-7811 Send to: Amazon@April Fools. Gotcha best exercise for golfers is golfing. - Bobby Jones

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HHEALTHEALTH CCAREARE CCENTERENTER NNEWSEWS

Zika Virus CDC. Information is evolving from becoming dehydrated every day with updates. and use Tylenol to bring By, Kaytie Olshefski down the fever. It is advised It is on the news and on The Zika virus was first not to use aspirin or non- the radio; Zika virus is known discovered in Uganda in steroidal anti-inflammatory to be in Latin America, Carib- 1947. Prior to 2007, sporadic drugs (NSAIDS) until dengue bean, various islands in the cases were reported in Africa is ruled out, to reduce the Pacific, Cape Verde off the and Southeast Asia. The first risk of hemorrhage. coast of Africa, and now in outbreak was noted in 2007 All precautions must be Brazil. The Zika virus is find- on Yap Island. In 2013-2014, taken to break the chain of ing its way to the United there have been more than spreading the virus to other States. Centers for Disease 28,000 suspected cases. In people. Researchers know Control and Prevention May 2015, Brazil was the first that to stop the spread, the SAFETY TIP FOR WALKERS (CDC) recognizes the fact country in the Americas to infected person needs to be There are 43 miles of sidewalks in Rossmoor for your the Zika virus will continue to report the Zika virus. Cur- protected from all mosquito walking pleasure. spread, but knows it will diffi- rently, outbreaks are occur- exposure for the first week of cult to determine how it will ring in the Americas, Puerto For your safety and the safety of motorists, it is recom- being sick. CDC feels that continue to spread over time. Rico, Virgin Islands, and mended that you walk on the sidewalk and not in the street. once a person has been in- This information is from the America Samoa. The out- breaks that have occurred in fected, that person is most the United States so far have likely protected from future MAINTENANCE been from travelers returning infections. M from an infected area. As of this writing, there are (Continued from page 21) The Zika virus is spread no commercially available pruned by the landscaper, specifically by the bite of an diagnostic tests for the Zika please tie a yellow ribbon or infected Aedes species mos- virus. Testing at this moment two on it where it is very visi- quito. This particular mos- is at CDC laboratory and a ble. Yellow stakes and rib- quito also spreads dengue few State and local health bons, and more detailed in- and chikungunya virus. The departments. Seek medical structions on their use, are Zika virus can be spread attention if you develop the available at no charge in from person to person when above symptoms. Your phy- Maintenance and E&R. an infected mosquito bites sician will want to know your Insects another person who then history and if you have re- If you have a problem with becomes infected. This cycle cently traveled. The doctor insects in or around your has the potential to create an may order blood tests looking manor, please call or bring in a epidemic as more and more for the Zika virus and to rule sample. We will have the ex- people become infected. out dengue and chikungunya terminator treat, if applicable. Researchers know this virus virus. Smoke detectors and bat- is transmitted through blood In this cold winter weather, teries transfusions, sexual contact, we are safe from mosquito The Fire Department recom- laboratory exposure, and from bites. It is too cold for them to mends that smoke detectors a pregnant mother to her fetus. breed. However, as warm be replaced after ten years. If It is especially dangerous for weather approaches, we must you would like to have yours an unborn child because some be aware and protect our- replaced, please give us a call. of these infants have been selves from mosquito bites. You should also replace the born with microcephaly. This First, mosquitos breed and lay batteries in your smoke detec- means that an infected baby’s their eggs in standing water tor twice a year. head will be significantly containers such as buckets, Irrigation systems smaller when compared with a bowls, animal dishes, flower When you have your irriga- normal baby’s head. Brazil pots, and vases. They are ag- tion system opened, if you reports a substantial in number gressive biters especially dur- have a sprinkler head possi- of babies born with micro- ing the daytime, but also at bly damaged by snow re- cephaly. night. The mosquitos live in moval, please call our office. Cases of Guillain-Barre and around households. To Dryer vent cleaning syndrome have been linked protect yourself, wear long Dryer vents should be to the Zika virus. Research- sleeve shirts and pants. Make cleaned at least once a year. ers do not know the connec- sure the window and door IMPORTANT PET Condensation can build up in tion between Guillain-Barre screens have no holes or the duct and can cause a syndrome and Zika virus. openings. Use air conditioning REMINDER leak. If you have a bird guard Guillain-Barre syndrome is a when indoors instead of open- ing the windows. Use Environ- Pets must be leashed at all times and cover on the vent it can build muscle weakness of the legs up with lint. Please call our and arms, leading to possible mental Protection Agency kept under control so they do not office for an appointment. paralysis, caused by one’s (EPA) recommended insect disturb the peace of residents. immune system damaging repellent. Follow the directions the nerve cells. In more se- on the product label when ap- Pet owners may not allow a dog to vere cases, muscle weak- plying and reapplying it. If you relieve itself upon sidewalks, ness affects swallowing, eye are using sunscreen, apply the movement, and breathing, sunscreen first, then the insect driveways, flower beds or any which leads to death. repellent. landscaped area more than three feet Everyone can be a target for If you or someone you from any street curb. this mosquito. The common know will be traveling to an symptoms of Zika virus are area that is known to have Pet owners are responsible for fever, rash, joint pain, muscle the Zika virus, read all the cleaning up after their dogs pain, headache, and conjuncti- latest information from the vitis (red eyes). Symptoms are CDC to prevent from getting immediately. mild and last from several bitten. Stay updated with all Pets are not permitted on the days to a week. CDC reports the latest information on the golf course or the perimeter of the 80% of the people infected Zika virus to protect yourself with the Zika virus are asymp- and others from this virus. golf course at any time. tomatic, meaning that only one I would like to add an ad-  in five will experience a mild dendum to my February article illness. Once a person is bitten on Medical Alert Devices. A by an infected mosquito, couple of residents have in- symptoms usually appear in formed me of medical alert two to five days. CDC reports devices they have which were it is uncommon for people to not mentioned in my article. be hospitalized. Deaths are Great Call Splash 5 Star rare from this virus. Urgent Response is a medi- Presently, there is no vac- cal alert system with GPS. cine to prevent Zika virus, The GPS is through a cellular nor is there a cure. The only connection provided by na- treatment at this time is to tionwide cellular provider treat the symptoms. The per- such as by Verizon and son needs to get plenty of AT&T. You can be in any rest, drink fluids to prevent (Continued on page 23)

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HEALTH CARE (Continued from page 22) YourYour GardenGarden part of the U.S. where there is network coverage to be is too wet? Get a handful of will not start putting out new able to use this medical alert By Mel Moss there are still a couple of the soil in the planting area growth until nights become device. This device can be In April people tend to get things to watch out for. and mold it into a ball about consistently well above freez- worn as a necklace or on the spring fever. If we have four Because many of the the size of a golf ball or a ing. May 15 has always been wrist. The medical alert is or five days in a row with plants that nurseries stock up little larger. Poke you fingers the conservative safe date waterproof and offers the temperatures in the 60s or on come from warmer areas, into it and if the ball breaks for the safe planting of annu- option of automatic fall detec- even 70s, gardeners get ea- they start putting on new into small pieces, it’s fine to als. Pansies are one excep- tion. This particular device ger to start planting. This is growth earlier than in New plant it. But if the ball retains tion. They actually like the needs to be recharged every fine depending on what you Jersey. New growth is tender the hole your finger made, cool nights of April and will four to five days. There are want to plant. and can be killed by a hard hold off. grow and bloom very well. three package options to In the 40 years when I ran frost, which is certainly possi- Most of your annual flower- Their only drawback is that choose from. a nursery, I would have ble here in April. Even if the someone come in to buy to- ing plants such as marigolds, they don’t like hot summer Another medical alert de- plants are grown in this area, zinnias, impatiens, etc., will temperatures. By the end of vice is the cell phone called mato plants in early April, or container grown plants are not tolerate frost. But by the May or early June, they will Jitterbug 5. Because this is a even late March. Some peo- usually overwintered in plas- middle of April, most garden not be as colorful anymore. cell phone, the cellular net- ple want to be the first in their tic covered greenhouses that centers will have them dis- But they can be replaced by work coverage would cover neighborhood to have a ripe warm up to high daytime played for sale, making them any of the non-frost tolerant you anywhere in the U.S. as tomato. But planting them at temperatures. This can push this time of year usually re- very tempting to buy. But annuals. long as there is network cov- out new growth prematurely, April can have wide swings in In late April most frosts are erage in that particular area. sults in dead tomato plants which might be zapped with temperature. Frost and even only a degree or two below The phone could be carried and the need to replant. a hard freeze. snow is still possible. In spite freezing. Therefore, some in your hand or placed in a However, planting trees Another thing to consider of global warming, frost can areas might be protected pocket or in your pocketbook. and shrubs in April is a good when planting is how wet is occur through the entire from frost. Plants close to the As a medical alert device, the idea. This will help them de- the soil? If the soil is too wet, month. Remember, it takes house might retain warmth, phone has a built in red color velop a stronger root system digging in it can ruin the soil’s only one freezing night to as could plants under trees 5 Star button on the keypad before the hot summer structure so that when it force you to start all over or shrubs. That is because that can be pushed in an weather or possible droughts dries, it bakes like a brick. again. the canopy provided by trees emergency. You will have the occur. The more roots a plant This will make it hard for new Even if no frost occurs, or large shrubs will trap the option of choosing a minutes- can develop the more water root growth to penetrate the most nights will be chilly warm air. only plan or health and safety it can supply to both new and surrounding soil. enough that annual plants (Continued on page 24) service minutes plan. The old growth on the plant. But How can you test if the soil phone needs to be recharged depending on how often one talks and/or texts. Care must be taken, as with all cell phones, not to get it wet. The other medical alert device is an upgrade of the Jitterbug 5 and the Jitter- bug Touch Smartphone. Again, you would be covered anywhere in the U.S. as long as there is network coverage in that particular area. Since it is a smartphone, you have access to email, downloading Apps, connecting to the Inter- net, taking photos, besides making phone calls and tex- ting. The medical alert fea- tures are the same as the Jitterbug phone. This is a little bit more expensive than a Jitterbug 5 phone. There are a variety of options avail- able as to how many minutes one wants or the health and safety service minutes plan. These medical devices are from Greatcall, Inc. The two phones can be found at Best Buy, Rite Aid, and Sears. Great Call Splash 5 Star Ur- gent Response is sold at Wal- Mart. Information and how to purchase the phones can be found on the Internet and in magazine advertisements such as in the AARP maga- zine. In our lecture series from Saint Peter’s University Hospi- tal, Theresa Wyman, a regis- tered dietitian, certified diabe- tes educator, and program leader for Diabetes Self- Management Education Pro- gram, will speak on “How to Prevent Diabetes and Pre- Diabetes” on Monday, April 11 at 1 p.m. in the Maple Room of the Clubhouse. She is an ex- pert on diabetes and can an- swer all your questions. If you are interested in attending, please call the Health Care Center at 655-2220. Please Note: I would like everyone to know that if any- one is on chemotherapy, ra- diation therapy, dialysis, hos- pice, or IV infusion, that person should contact the Health Care Center to be placed on the snow emergency list.

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Focus of LWV April meeting will be role of County Clerk and Primaries

By Ruth Banks Municipal Building Courtroom voting, in an effort to encour- clare a party affiliation. to increase understanding of Election fever pervades the and is free and residents are age more people to vote. At the League meeting on major public policy issues air, even in Monroe Town- encouraged to attend. We have witnessed via TV May 23, Gordon MacInnes, and works to educate the ship. With N.J. primaries on Considering the fact that and other media sources the president of the New Jersey community in these issues. It the horizon (June 7), the Flynn spent 27 years as an results of presidential prima- Policy Perspective, will be welcomes men and women League’s April 25 meeting educator and is now entering ries in various states. The our guest speaker and will over 18, and is also involved will give residents an oppor- her 20th year as the Middle- extremely large and unex- engage us in a number of now in working with high tunity to hear Elaine Flynn sex County Clerk, that is a pected turnouts, the inces- state issues including the school students. For more review her responsibilities as milestone in anyone’s career. sant debates and interviews current state and future of information on League, feel County Clerk and provide a Under the law, she is respon- of the candidates. The New our transportation system . free to contact: Ruth Banks, pep talk about voting in the sible for recording property Jersey primaries are much The League of Women 609-655-4791; Judy Perkus, Primary Election. The meet- transactions, preparing all later than many of the states, Voters is a nonpartisan politi- 609-395-1552; Mary Ann ing will begin at 1 p.m. in the election ballots and certifying occurring on June 7. Primary cal organization, encourages Colgan, 609-490-0063; or election results. Under her elections and caucuses are a informed and active partici- Francine Glass, 609-860- guidance, her office proc- key part of the process to pation in government, works 7890. Your Garden esses documents for county select the next President and (Continued from page 23) residents on behalf of many provide a crucial opportunity If you have annuals levels of federal, state and for voters to take control and Annual Book Sale Set planted in April, listen to local government. She acts influence the process by se- weather reports every day. on behalf of the US Depart- lecting their top candidate to Friends of the Monroe Book Sale Schedule “Frost advisory” means there ment of State accepting ap- represent a political party in Library 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, will be a chance of frost that plications for passports as the general election. The The Monroe Library’s An- April 30: Early Buying Pre- night. “Frost warning” means Passport Clerk, and has offi- rules about primaries, when nual Book Sale is set for Sat- view Day there will almost surely be a ciated at over 3000 wed- they are held and who can urday, April 30 to Thursday, Adults, $1 entry fee. Scan- frost. dings. She is responsible for participate in them, vary May 5 at the Monroe Town- ners, cell phones and other I always protected the recording and preserving all widely by state. In New Jer- ship Public Library, 4 Munici- electronic ISBN search de- plants with rolls of Styrofoam property transactions, pre- sey, you may vote for only pal Plaza, Monroe Twp. Gen- vices not permitted. sheeting. But newspapers, paring all election ballots and one party’s candidate. Cur- tly used books, DVDs, audio 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 1; old bed sheets, or light plas- certifying election results. rently, the Democratic and books and CDs at bargain 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Monday, tic cover will work as long as Flynn has served on the Republican parties qualify for prices will be available. May 2 to Wednesday, May 4; it is anchored down against Middlesex County Children’s primary elections. If you are Donation Information and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thurs- the wind. Commission for health insur- an unaffiliated voter, you may Two bags per visit during day, May 5, Bag Day. Fill the So even though April ance, was a member of the declare at the polls the day of Library hours through April bag provided for $1.00. weather can be pleasant and Homeless Task Force for the a primary election. You retain 11. Scanners, cell phones, and the plants will be available at County, and has been ac- this party affiliation unless Clean, lightly used, odor- other electronic ISBN search most garden centers to tempt tively involved in the Ameri- you file a party declaration free children’s books, newer devices permitted only after you, the safest time to plant can Heart Association. She form which is available at fiction, timely non-fiction, his- 11:30 a.m. anything will be early to mid- recently initiated a mass County or Municipal offices. tory, and biography; Pricing May. mailing to County residents However, in the general elec- Audio books, DVDs and -Hardcover books: $3 (2/ to inform them about early tion you do not need to de- CDs in working condition; $5) Business, health, and com- -Trade paperbacks: $2 (3/ puter books less than five $5) Grandma & Grandpa, Taking Your Kids to Disney? years old; -Mass-market paperbacks: Videos, encyclopedias, 50 cents FREE DISNEY VACATION PLANNING Reader’s Digest Condensed Special items priced as books and textbooks not ac- marked. Cash and checks cepted. only accepted for payment.

The Patrons of the Arts of Monroe Township Proudly Presents:

The 5th Annual Trip featuring Wendy Whelan and to Tanglewood choreographer Ryan Brooks July 28 – July 31, 2016 – with music by Brooklyn Rider 4 Days 3 Nights an Extreme Quartet. Visit the Enjoy the Tanglewood mu- Norman Rockwell Museum. sic center Orchestra con- Enjoy an evening perform- ducted by Andris Nelsons ance of the Boston Sym- featuring pianist Paul Lewis. phony Orchestra conducted Visit the Clarke Institute in by Andris Nelsons featuring Williamstown, MA. Enjoy Ja- pianist Jonathan Biss. Visit cobs Pillow Dance Festival Historic Ventfort Hall, man- sion of Sarah Morgan and home to the Museum of the Guilded age. Williamstown Theater Performance to be announced. Double Occupancy: $1089 per person, Single Occu- pancy: $1419 per person Price Includes the Follow- ing: All tickets and entrance fees, 4 performances in or- chestra seating. Round Trip Premium Motor coach, Transportation and Tour Es- cort, 3 nights at the “4 Dia- mond” Orchards Hotel in Wil- liamstown, Massachusetts, 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, all gratuities except driver gra- tuities included. A deposit of $250 per per- son due upon booking is 100% refundable until May 15, 2016. Final payment is due May 15, 2016. Deposit checks should be made out to Atlas World Travel. Pay- ments received after 5/15/2016 are non- refundable unless covered by insurance. Medical Cancellation Insur- (Continued on page 25)

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Then, by small yacht, travel must supply their own soft to the Galapagos Islands pastels set and pastel paper where we walk amongst pad available at Michaels, SeniorSenior CenterCenter HighlightsHighlights unique animal species that AC Moore, etc.) led Charles Darwin to de- Seasonal Wreath: On Monroe Township Office of Senior Services & Senior Center velop his Theory of Evolu- Monday, April 11, at 10 a.m., tion. Please register. 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 · 609-448-7140 join Andrea as you design Monet & Food: On Mon- your own spring wreath using day, April 25, at 10:30 a.m., a variety of silk flowers. Sup- Membership Information these documents, where to On Friday, April 8, at 2 p.m., join Maurice Mahler, Art His- plies/instruction included in Registering with the Of- store them, and how a Will our friends from Sunrise As- torian, as he explores the the fee: $10 p.p., due upon fice / Senior Center is free could help minimize estate sisted Living host this one love connection between registering in-person, in ad- and available to Monroe taxes. As always, bagels and woman show featuring songs Monet and food during this vance. Space limited. Township residents, 55 years smear will be provided. from the “Fabulous 50’s”. lecture and DVD presenta- (Students are encouraged to or over. Advance registration Please register. Enjoy classics from Frank tion. Be sure to bring a pen/ bring in their own glue gun is recommended to ensure How to Talk When the Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Elvis notepad to jot down recipes and other embellishments.) easy admission into a pro- Band is Too Loud: Starting Presley, Patty Page, Hank of Monet’s favorite dishes. Mixed Watercolor Media: gram. Registration is also on Thursday, April 7, at 10 Williams, and more! Please Please register. Starting on Thursday, April available on the same day of a.m., Naomi Miller provides a register in advance. Mike & Ted Present - 14, with set-up time at 12:30 an event from 9 to 11:30 a.m. fun way to learn Sign Lan- Women in the Civil War: Only Astaire: On Tuesday, p.m., join Jeremy Taylor for For more information, visit guage so you can apply what On Monday, April 11, at 1:30 April 26, at 2 p.m., join our this 5-session, multi-level, the Senior Center to pick up you learn at special events p.m., join Martin Mosho as friends, from WWFM’s The watercolor class that incorpo- a calendar of events or visit and everyday life. This 5- he shares the remarkable Classical Network, as they rates acrylics and gouache. www.monroetwp.com, and session program includes contributions made by examine Fred Astaire’s ca- Class starts at 1 p.m. Course look for the “Office of Senior fingerspelling and specific women during the American reer in Vaudeville, on Broad- fee: $50, due upon register- Services” link under phrases. Course fee: $15, Civil War. Their heroic roles way with his sister Adele, ing in-person, in advance. “Departments.” due in-person, in advance. as volunteer, nurse, and and his Emmy Award win- Space limited. Previous par- On-Going Programs Space limited. even spy, defied the culture ning TV work after his part- ticipation does not guarantee Interested in a Support Caring Café: On Thurs- of their time but yet they re- nership with Rodgers ended. enrollment in this class. Sup- Group? Want to share your day, April 7, at 1:30 p.m., join ceived very little historical Please register in advance. ply list available upon re- love of plants with others or Susan Schwartz and Dale notice, until now. Please reg- Music BINGO: On Friday, quest. play table tennis? Get a com- Ofei-Ayisi, from the EARS ister in advance. April 29, at 1:30 p.m., join our Art of the Masters: On plete listing of our on-going program, as they offer a spe- Stories of Courage: On friend, Tara, for her special Friday, April 29, at 2 p.m., activities held in the Monroe cial afternoon for caregivers Thursday, April 14, at 1:30 and musical twist on BINGO. join Christina, from Creative Township Senior Center. and their loved ones. Explore p.m., join Ilse Loeb, Holo- Take a chance at yelling Notions, LLC, for a brief lec- Just stop by during regular “The Relaxation-Creativity caust survivor, as she hosts “BINGO!” and winning a ture on Franz Kline. Then, operating hours, Monday thru Connection” in a comfortable this special tribute to the non- prize! Tickets: $2 p.p., due individuals, with a project Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 atmosphere. Pre-registration Jews who heroically hid and upon registering in-person, in coupon, will create a per- p.m., and ask for our On- is required by calling either saved Jewish families and advance. (includes game & sonal, abstract B&W work of Going Program Sheet. You Susan at 1-866-300-3277, or their children during the light refreshments.) Space art in the artist’s style. Cou- can also access our on-going Dale at 732-235-8452. Holocaust. She will address limited. pons available upon request, activities on the Senior Cen- (Caregiver is responsible for questions after the video in-person, while they last. ter’s page at: their care recipient’s personal presentation. Please register Artistically Speaking Space limited. www.monroetwp.com. needs during the event.) in advance. Pastels Class: Starting on Snooze & Lose: On Tues- Musically Yours: On Fri- Tuesday, April 5, at 1:30 Exercise Your Options Get Your Game On! day, April 12, at 1:30 p.m., day, April 15, at 1:30 p.m., p.m., join Shelly Wish as he Chair Yoga: Starting on On select days and times, discover the link between we welcome back Barbara shares tips and techniques in Thursday, April 7, at 9 a.m., bring friends and play your sleep and weight with Caryn Harris, the lead vocalist of using soft pastels during this join Eileen as she conducts game of choice on Monday Alter, MS, RD, a registered that 60’s Girls Group, “The 5-session class. (Please note this 8-session program and Wednesday afternoons dietitian, with CentraState Toys,” for an afternoon filled Class Dates: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, (minus the previous visual from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Medical Center. She ex- with lively music. Please reg- 5/3, 5/31.) Course Fee: $50 experience). Course Fee: Tuesday and Friday morn- plores the connection be- ister in advance. p.p., due upon registering in- $40, due upon registering in- ings from 9 to noon. Crib- tween restless sleep and Earth Day Concert: On advance and in-person. person, in advance. noshing all day along with bage (for new and seasoned) Monday, April 18, at 1 p.m., Space limited. (Students (Continued on page 27) players meet on the 2nd and tips for quick, healthy break- enjoy this DVD musical per- 4th Wednesday. (Some days fasts. Please register in ad- formance by Placido Do- are shared with classes.) vance. mingo, Wynton Marsalis, AARP Smart Drivers Sarah Chang, and others TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS Good for You Course: On Monday, April during this 1992 concert for Important phone numbers: Income Tax Assistance: 18, at 8:45 a.m., refresh your Planet Earth. Hosted by Mike Rossmoor Bus ...... 609-655-4401 By appointment only, trained driving skills by taking the Ferriera. Please register in AARP tax counselors will be AARP’s driving class. For advance. Hours 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. space availability and pay- available on to help individu- Jewbadors: On Tuesday, Monroe Township Transportation ...... 609-443-0511 als, with low-to-moderate ment information, please call April 19, at 2 p.m., we wel- incomes, with their tax return. the Office: 609-448-7140. come back this group of 9 Middlesex County Limited appointments avail- Get Organized: On musicians, actors, etc. as Area Transportation (MCAT) ...... 1-800-221-3520 able through April 13. For Wednesday, April 20, at 1:30 they perform their newest more information, please p.m., learn simple yet effec- show, “A Jewish Journey.” St. Peter’s University Hospital contact Rosanna. tive ways to stay organized With touching dialogue and On Time Transportation ...... 1-800-858-8463 Bagels Plus: On Friday, with Professional Organizer, familiar tunes in Yiddish, He- April 1, at 10 a.m., join Sheli Theresa D’Auria, of Organ- brew, and English, The Jew- All schedules are available outside the E&R office Monacchio, Caring Connec- ized to a T. Sponsored by badors depict the exodus out (near the copy machine) or via the Web at www.rossmoor- tions, and Linda Mundie, The Wilf at Home and The Oscar of Europe during the 19th nj.com and following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and Gardens at Monroe, as they and Ella Wilf Campus for and 20th centuries. Please host this informative discus- Senior Living. Please register register in advance. Activities, and Bus Info. sion on “Wills, Power of At- in advance. Thomas Elefant Pre- torney, & Living Wills.” The sents: On Thursday, April 21 guest speaker is Rehka Rao, Music and More and 28, at 1:30 p.m., join Leder Law Attorney, who will Fred Miller’s Lecture-in- Thomas Elefant, Orchestra Mailing Addresses discuss the importance of Song: On Tuesday, April 5, Conductor, for an enlighten- If you are not receiving mail from Rossmoor, your Mu- at 1:30 p.m., join Fred Miller ing look at: Handel’s as he explores, through nar- “Messiah” on the 21st. Learn tual, or The Rossmoor News, it may be a matter of our not Patrons rative and song, a variety of how Handel’s innovative writ- having your correct mailing address. Many residents, over topics and tunes surrounding ing created a sensation that the years, filed “Winter Address” forms with Administration (Continued from page 24) “Money and Love” during the has not subsided; and, ance: $93 Per Person due as and failed to specify a return date. If you did not contact us Depression and WWII years. “Gypsy Music of Hungary” on a separate check made out when you returned, it might be possible that we still have Please register in advance. the 28th. Examine and iden- to Atlas World Travel. Mail Weather in Music: On tify the characteristics of an alternate or winter address in our system. Checks to: (Please include a Thursday, April 7, at 1:30 Hungarian gypsy music and Please contact Resident Services manager, at 609-655- note with your name, ad- p.m., Marvin Fischer takes us its influence on classical mu- dress, phone number, email, 1000, to verify your address. on a musical journey as he sic. Please register for each emergency contact and any braves the storm and re- program separately, in ad- special request - we will do veals, through song and vance. our best to honor.) story, the influence of Jerry’s Travels: On Fri- Atlas World Travel The Rossmoor News weather in music, from day, April 22, at 1:30 p.m., 317 Forsgate Drive, Monroe “Stormy Weather” to “On a th Township, NJ 08831 join Jerry as he takes you, by deadline is the 7 Gloria Adlerman (732) 605 Clear Day.” Please register in bus, through the Peruvian 0262 advance. Andes Mountains to the In- Email [email protected] One Woman 50’s Show: can citadel of Machu Picchu. of every month.

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New Take on Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Resident Emergency/Disaster Dream’ at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Information (R.E.D.I.) West Windsor, N.J. – Mer- dant; Meaghan Lukacs of Designer Bob Terrano, Mas- Knowing what to do is the best preparation cer County Community Col- Hamilton as Hermia; Teewhy ter Carpenter Jim Petro, IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY lege’s (MCCC’s) Academic Nyema of Trenton as Peter Sound Designer Frank Theatre Company will pre- Quince; Adam Porcher of McDuff, Props Mistress Why Prepare? If someone has Power of Attorney sent an original adaptation of Hopewell as Francis Flute/ Madelyn Lichtman, Vocal The outlook for recovery from a for you, please consider filing a copy Shakespeare’s classic “A Thisby; Marius Price of Ew- Coach Rupert Hinton, Stage disaster often depends on your with the Administration Office. It would Midsummer Night's Dream” ing as Lysander; Brianna Manager Nicole Schulnick planning and preparation. While we be helpful in an emergency to contact at Kelsey Theatre. Dates and Rapp of East Windsor as and Assistant Stage Man- all hope that such events never the person you have designated as show times are Fridays, April Peaseblossom; Christopher ager Jon Cintron. happen, it has been shown from the one to handle your affairs if you 1 and 8 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Ryan of Trenton as Oberon; Tickets for “Midsummer’s time to time that those who have are unable to do so. April 2 and 9 at 8 p.m.; and Brian Sheppard of Lawrence- Night Dream” are $18 for prepared are best able to recover. Sundays, April 3 and 10 at 2 ville as Starveling/Moon/ adults, $16 for seniors, and Emergency services and govern- If you have a medical condition or ment agencies may not be able to p.m. Kelsey Theatre is lo- Attendant; Calla Tisdale of $14 for students and chil- special needs, you should complete respond to our needs immediately. cated on the college’s West West Windsor as Attendant; dren. Free parking is avail- the Monroe Township Special You need to be ready to care for Windsor Campus, 1200 Old and Matt Tucci of Ewing as able next to the theater. Tick- Needs Registry form available in yourself here in Rossmoor. Trenton Road. Egeus/Snug. ets may be purchased online Administration. Completed forms

The play features all of The production team in- at www.kelseytheatre.net or should be returned to the Monroe Know What to Do Shakespeare's comic and cludes Producer/ by calling the Kelsey Box Township Police Department, 3 In the event of a disaster/ Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, fantastical fairy elements and Choreographer Jody Gazen- Office at 609-570-3333. For emergency it is important to know New Jersey 08831. characters, but adds jazz beek-Person, Producer Kitty a complete listing of adult what to do. Learn and understand dance fused with classical Getlik, Director Lou Stals- and children's events, visit the different types of disasters/ You should also register with the Indian dance. Audiences can worth, Costume/Set De- the Kelsey webpage or call emergencies you are most likely to Healthcare Center with your contact expect to experience the play signer Kate Pinner, Lighting the box office for a brochure. encounter and what you will need. information and medical history. as an electrifying Bollywood While each person is unique, you production fused with Shake- What You Can Do To Protect Yourself can take steps to prepare by evalu- Should you have a medical condi- speare and jazz. ating personal needs and making a tion that requires outside treatments According to MCCC’s from Card Fraud plan that fits those needs. such as, but not limited to, dialysis Theatre/Dance Program Co- or chemotherapy, you must register You may have already re- * Review your statements ordinator Jody Gazenbeek- Make a Plan with the Healthcare Center prior to every month to ensure all Person, each academic year, ceived your new credit or The first step is to consider how an ice or snow emergency to guar- charges are accurate and the program strives to give debit card equipped with a a disaster/emergency might affect antee access for these appoint- authorized by you. If you spot students and their audiences microchip. If you haven’t re- your individual needs. It may be ments. a diverse range of perform- ceived your new chip card, a charge you don’t recog- necessary to plan to make it on ances. This year’s focus is you most likely will by the nize, contact the card issuer your own for many days. It is possi- Additional Resources classical Indian drama and time your card expires. The or bank immediately. With ble that you will not have access to For additional information re- dance. Students are reading EMV chip technology is in- the shift to greater use of a medical facility, drugstore, gas sources, it is suggested you visit India's classical plays and tended to help reduce debit EMV technology, if fraud oc- station, or bank. Bus service may these websites: scholarly works on Indian and credit card fraud, and curs on your account and be limited or cancelled. It is crucial http://www.ready.gov/ stagecraft and performing. thanks to collaboration be- you have a chip-enabled that you think about what kinds of http://www.redcross.org/prepare Gazenbeek-Person said tween America’s payment card, the merchant will be resources you use on a daily basis t h i s p r o d u c t i o n o f networks and card-issuers, responsible for the costs in and what you might do if those http://72hours.org/ “Midsummer” brings that the- you’ll see many more mer- most situations. Also, many resources are limited or not avail- ory and history to life on chants using EMV-equipped banks offer zero liability pro- able. Basic Disaster stage. “Students are learning card readers over the coming tection - you won’t be held Supplies Kit rewarding and challenging months. responsible for unauthorized Leaving vs Staying Home According to the www.ready.gov/ movements and acting tech- Chip-enabled cards store charges made with your card Prior to a snow storm, hurri- website a basic emergency supply niques, while also learning the same basic information or account information. cane, rain storm or other extreme kit could include the following rec- the difference between cul- that’s already in the magnetic * Monitor your credit re- weather advisories, you should ommended items: tural appropriation and cul- strip on the back of your ports. Although you’re enti- consider staying with family, tural valuing.” card, such as the card num- tled to a free report from all friends or in a hotel out of the  Water – one gallon of water per With the help of a consult- ber and expiration date. They three major credit bureaus area especially if you feel you are person per day for at least three ant, students are rigorously add a layer of fraud protec- once a year, checking your not capable to safely shelter-in- days, for drinking water and sani- rehearsing a variety of hand tion by producing a single- report more often can help place. If you leave Rossmoor prior tation gestures and other tech- use code to validate every catch signs of fraud earlier. to a storm, it is a good idea to check  Food – at least a three-day sup- niques that they will make transaction. While EMV tech- * Opt for secure paper- with the North Gate prior to return- ply of non-perishable food breath-taking on stage. “But nology is intended to reduce less billing. Theft of paper ing to check on the conditions at  Battery-powered or hand crank our students will know that card fraud, it’s still important documents, such as from Rossmoor and whether or not it is radio and a NOAA Weather Radio safe for you to return. the gestures they are per- to be aware of how fraud your mailbox or trash, is still with tone alert and extra batteries forming date back over 2,000 happens, what you can do a top way fraudsters obtain for both If you plan to stay home, it may years. They will have a pow- to prevent it and what your information. By going pa-  Flashlight and extra batteries be best in most situations to remain erful learning experience card-issuer does to help perless, you eliminate an  First aid kit home during and after an extreme while audiences will leave protect you. opportunity for someone to  Whistle to signal for help weather event as there may be the “Fraud prevention is a part- steal your statement and  Dust mask to filter contaminated the theater laughing, mes- uncertainty of where you might go nership between cardholders get your account informa- air and plastic sheeting and duct merized by the dancing, and and the risk of impassable roads. and the bank,” said Pam tion. tape to “shelter-in-place” hopefully wanting to know Should you elect to stay home, you Codispoti, president of * Switch to secure online or  Moist towelettes, garbage bags more about India's rich per- must plan ahead and be prepared Chase Consumer Branded mobile payments to help pro- and plastic ties for personal sani- formance traditions,“ Gazen- to be at home for some period of Cards. “By working together, tect your account informa- tation beek-Person said. time possibly without services. tion. Online payments add The cast features: Charles we can help customers keep  Wrench or pliers to turn off utili- layers of security to your Acuna of Plainsboro as their accounts safer and Evacuation ties Puck; Amy Annucci of Ewing more secure.” transaction and can help en- The Monroe Township Office of  Manual can opener for food as Moth; Katherine Chase offers some tips to sure you never miss a pay- Emergency Management, in coordi-  Local maps Beauchamps of Ewing as help you stay alert to fraud ment. nation with fire, first aid and police  Cell phone with chargers, inverter Fairy/Philostrate; Krista Cole- while you holiday shop and in * When using your card in departments, will be in charge and or solar charger man of Hillsborough as Hip- the New Year: a store, never allow the card provide instruction should it be nec-  Prescription medications and polyta/Fairy; Robert Gray of * Keep your contact infor- out of your sight. If you have essary to evacuate. If residents are glasses Ewing as Theseus; Kasiah mation, including phone to enter a PIN number to use evacuated, every effort will be made  Pet food and extra water for your Harrison of Lawrenceville as number and email address, the card, be aware of who’s to open the Clubhouse as a comfort pet the Fairy/Attendant; Harley up to date so the card issuer standing around you and station until evacuees are able to  Cash or traveler’s checks and Herrell of East Windsor as can contact you quickly if shield the keypad from view make other living arrangements, or a change Tom Snout/Wall; Kimberly they detect signs of fraud on when you type in your PIN. Township or County shelter is  Important family documents such King of Hamilton as Cobweb; your account. opened. The Clubhouse is equipped as copies of insurance policies, Jessica Klatskin of East Win- * Review your card agree- with a stand-by generator that will identification and bank account dsor as Mustardseed; Kyle ment to be sure you under- restore power in the entire building records in a waterproof, portable Kington of Florence as De- stand what anti-fraud meas- Pitch in for within seconds of a power outage container metrius; Madison Kot- ures the issuer takes.  First aid book narowski of Hamilton as He- * If your card company or Share Information lena; Kourtney Laws of Tren- bank offers it, sign up for ac- the planet It’s a good idea to check with It may also be important to make ton as Fairy/Votaress; Brian count alerts to monitor your Administration that you have a cur- sure your car is serviced and has a Tudor Leeds of Edgewater finances and keep your ac- rent Emergency Contact Informa- full tank of gas. tion form on file. This information Park as Nick Bottom/ counts safe. Most issuers will ARE YOU R.E.D.I.? Pyramus; Rachel Lemos of allow you to choose to be will be available to Administration Lawrenceville as Titania; alerted to any unusual ac- and will also be available at the Be sure to review and renew your Shelley Gail Weiss Lightman count activity via text, email North Gate for emergency respond- plan annually or as your needs of East Windsor as Atten- or phone call. ers should the need arise. may change

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