PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage PAID EDDM Retail Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 VOLUME 54 / No. 8 Monroe Township, New Jersey August 2018 Meet Melissa Vaccariello It’s a tall order, and that does not even begin to mention events planning which is so dear to the hearts of many in this community. Melissa began her busi- ness career 12 years ago with the New Jersey Apart- ments Association. She earned her real estate li- cense. Subsequently she worked for a management company in the field of cus- tomer service and as a life- style director. She was the events director at the nearby Melissa Vaccariello, man- Stonebridge community be- ager of E&R fore joining our staff. She sees all these experiences Honor Flight participants enjoying breakfast at Williamstown High School before con- as stepping stones leading to tinuing their trip to Washington, D.C. By Carol De Haan Rossmoor. This is to introduce Melissa Melissa lives with her fi- Vaccariello, our new E&R ancé in Jackson, N.J., where Focus on Groups and Clubs: Veterans Group manager, who began her she fills her free time with responsibilities in late June. two responsibilities: first, her By Jean Houvener around the room. While this sey for breakfast catered by Melissa will function as man- two new yellow Labrador Before the Veterans Group is a relatively new group, it the students. The 1700 stu- ager of the Clubhouse as puppies named Holley and began its meeting on May 8 has grown quickly to around dents, teachers, and band well as surrounding facilities Jesel. For the unenlightened, in the Ballroom, there were 85 members. Dennis O’Mal- members then lined the such as the pool, the Pro (such as yours truly), those numerous conversations and ley opened the meeting and school hallways to salute the Shop, the courts, and the names refer to the manufac- greetings, as the veterans, in we all rose for the Pledge of Veterans as they boarded Meeting House. Nine other turers of racecar compo- their Rossmoor Veterans t- Allegiance. There was a mo- their buses for the rest of the employees will report to her. (Continued on page 3) shirts and caps, circulated ment of silence requested, drive to D.C. Veterans who heads uncovered, for a re- have gone on this trip have cently fallen member, Dennis commented that it was an Maloney. emotional and memorable Dan McOlvin announced experience. Another Honor that an Honor Flight would Flight will be happening this be happening again on June fall. 5 to Washington, D.C. Over An announcement was 20 members have taken ad- also made about the upcom- vantage of this opportunity to ing QuickChek Hot Air Bal- visit the memorials to World loon Festival beginning in the War II, Korean War, and wee hours of July 27 at Sol- Vietnam Veterans, and to go berg Airport near Reading- there with fellow members in ton, an exciting and dramatic the larger company of veter- event as over 100 balloons ans statewide. It is a long begin to rise in the early day, starting early with a morning light. drive to Williamstown High Also announced was the School in southern New Jer- (Continued on page 22) Announcing our new Robo Call communication system Ami Gianchandani and Brendan Hansen Winners of the Junior Sectional Championship We’re pleased to announce the beginning of a new auto- at Rossmoor. mated call service to residents. This system will convey spe- cial announcements and important community information. Miss our phone call? Don’t worry – there is no need to re- Golf Course hosts the 43rd Junior PGA turn our call by contacting the office. A voice mail will be left Sectional Championship for you with all pertinent information. Brandon Valvano was on in. Ami Gianchandani dem- By Dan McOlvin The excitement began fire in the opening round on onstrated her solid golf skills early in the morning on Mon- Monday with 4 birdies and an on Tuesday shooting a 3 un- Inside this issue day, June 25, when 177 eagle on the par 5 16th hole, der par on the front 9, birdie- young men and women be- shooting a one under par 71. ing holes 7,8 and 9. Bits & Pieces ................... 2 Month in Pictures ......... 14 tween the ages of 11 and 18 Christine Shao was very Brendan Hansen survived Bob’s Almanac .............. 17 Maintenance ................. 25 began a two-day 36-hole competitive closing out the a three-way playoff with a event that also served as a final three holes on Monday birdie on the first hole to win Clubs ............................ 21 RCAI Meetings ............... 2 qualifier for the Junior PGA with 3 birdies. the overall event, while Bran- Culinary Corner ............. 19 Religion ........................ 24 Championship. The young On Tuesday, Zheng Bao don Valvano made par on Governors’ Meeting ........ 2 Sports ........................... 23 men and women competed was hot closing out both the the fourth playoff hole to out- in two age groups: 16 front and back nine as he last Kevin Smith and grab Health Care Center ...... 25 Transportation Tidbits .. 26 through 18 and 11 through had birdies on the final three the final qualifying spot. They Landscaping ................. 25 Your Garden ................. 26 15. holes going out and coming (Continued on page 24) 2 AUGUST 2018 The Rossmoor NEWS Bits & Pieces Sue Ortiz There’s an entire world up stairs. By the way, I need a there that I don’t even know new bed, too. Guess I’ll be about! buying some steps, as well. Two inches. Just two more Then there are the “short” inches! That would make me jokes: 5 feet 4 inches tall and just My friend who’s really short wedge me out of the “short” had a party the other night or “petite” section of clothing and he only invited other stores, which are hard to really short people. It was find, anyway. just a little get together. I look up to everyone, liter- Short people are ally. I used to be the shortest oppressed. They’re always person in the family. Until getting overlooked. one of my cousins married Why shouldn’t you hire someone shorter than me. short people as chefs? Later on, another cousin Because the steaks are too married someone even high. shorter. Made me feel like a You’ve got to hand it to giant! Speaking of giants, short people...Well, they most of my family is 6 feet can’t reach for themselves, tall or higher. They are can they? waaaaay up there, and I’m all the waaaaay down here. Groan. “Hey, what’s it like up there?” Don’t forget that old song At its recent meeting, four retiring members of the Board of Governors were recognized I ask. I hear the air is rarified by Randy Newman, Short for their years of service to our community. From left are Assistant Secretary Barbara “way up there” on the Alps of People. I won’t discuss the Krysiak, Community Affairs Chair Joan Avery, Maintenance Chair Vinnie Marino, Board humanity. Oh, well, I would lyrics here … they are too President Dan Jolly (not retiring), and Assistant Treasurer Muriel Calvanelli. probably get light-headed if I discourteous to wee shorties. were that tall. Yes, I called myself a July 19, 2018, I could wear high heels, I shorty. Many others do, too. I suppose. But, I wasn’t don’t mind, really, because it Board of trained on heels – only wore is true. (Hey, that rhymed!) Governors them once. I’d probably fall, There are advantages to Meeting injure my ankle, and end up being short. I’m closer to the sitting for weeks. That would ground – it’s easier to pick up Daniel Jolly, RCAI Presi- make me even shorter for a things off the floor. I never hit dent, opened the Annual time. No. No stilettos for me. my head on the doorway, the Meeting of the Association Stepstools…stepstools ceiling, or a tree branch. I promptly at Board of Gover- everywhere. Trying to reach can squeeze through a nors meeting at 9:00 a.m. the top shelves in the kitchen crowd by ducking under eve- with the Pledge of Alle- cabinets is a chore. If I don’t ryone’s arms. I can take a giance. use a stool, I have to get a nap on the sofa without my long spoon to scoop out that feet hanging off. It’s easier to Ms. Balmer gave a report box of cereal that worked its reach into the lower cabinets. on the history of the profes- way to the back of the cabi- I still want those two sionals that serve Rossmoor. net. Then I risk the chance of inches, though. it tumbling down onto my Appreciate the little things. The Board authorized Erica Hardeo with Dan Jolly wishing her the best as she head. Can’t reach the top Give a short person a hug. resolution #18-15 to Approve moves on to her new home after seven years with E&R. shelf at the grocery store, B&P the Policy for Rebidding Pro- either. I stand there, just “I didn’t want to be short. fessional Services. A vote waiting for the Jolly Green I’ve tried to pretend that be- Open RCAI Meetings in August was taken and the motion Giant to come along to grab ing a short guy didn’t matter. passed 14-4. that can of beans for me. I tried to make up for being Thursday, August 9 Hanging curtains is diffi- short by affecting a strut, by Standing Committee Meetings 9 a.m.