PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage PAID EDDM Retail Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 VOLUME 55 / No. 7 Monroe Township, New Jersey July 2019 Senior/Senior sports are a big hit By Carol De Haan ple, one young person and A clear, crisp morning set one older person. The the stage for Monroe Town- games lasted from 10 a.m. ship’s sixth annual Senior/ until it was time to break for Senior Sports Event on May lunch, with Rick Siemon, co- 29. A total of 128 people took ordinator for the Township part, half of whom were Recreation Department, “seniors” like ourselves from keeping score. several nearby communities, Pickleball was played at and half of whom were the Community Center. All “seniors” who were granted a four courts were used by the day off from their studies at 16 older seniors and their 16 the Monroe Township High younger counterparts. School. Bowling was played in Four sports events were eight lanes by 16 older sen- sponsored by the Township iors and 16 younger seniors Recreation Department and at the Knob Hill Country took place at various loca- Lanes on route 33. tions across this large com- Bocce was played in the munity. four courts at Thompson Shuffleboard was played Park, again with 16 older at Rossmoor. The arrival of seniors and 16 younger sen- the 16 High School seniors iors. elicited smiles and applause “The goal of these events,” Our WW II veterans were honored at the Interfaith Service on Memorial Day. From left: from their 16 older counter- according to team player Al- Joe Schifaudo, Walter Murphy, Walter Marz, Bernie Fox, Henry Cox, Paul Sinnicke (in parts. They quickly formed len Kobezak of Mutual 12, “is back), Bob Shine (in front), and Trudy Skladany. teams made up of two peo- (Continued on page 2) Good morning, Rossmoor Veterans! By Dan McOlvin and vice on May 27. This occa- recognize and honor our own Denny O’Malley sion allowed us to pay tribute World War II veterans, pic- Thank you for a strong to all those who have died in tured above. turnout for the Interfaith service to our country and For additional photographs Council’s Memorial Day Ser- gave us an opportunity to see page 4. A Day in the Honor Flight By Alex Monaco veterans are eligible to par- tion of my trip was estab- Last year, Dan McOlvin ticipate in an Honor Flight, lished and I was given a tar- announced at the Veterans with priority to WW II, Ko- get schedule for the event. group meeting that we had rean, and Vietnam veterans. On the morning of June 4, an opportunity to attend an Over 200,000 veterans have Dan McOlvin, who was par- Rick Siemon, coordinator for the Township Recreation “Honor Flight.” Honor Flight participated so far. ticipating in the trip as a Department, explains the rules to the competitors. is a non-profit organization Dan gave me an applica- guardian, picked me up at dedicated to providing Veter- tion, but I was too late for the 4:30 a.m. The guardians are ans from WW II, Korea, and October trip, so was placed volunteers who guide and aid Vietnam a free trip to Wash- in the list for the June 4 the veterans on the trip. They ington D.C. to view the vari- Honor Flight. In January I must pay for the privilege of ous armed service memori- received the first call from being a guardian. (I can’t say als dedicated to those who the Southern New Jersey enough about these volun- served in the wars and con- Honor Flight team who would teers!) flicts of the 20th century. All coordinate the trip. Confirma- (Continued on page 4) The shuffleboard players await heir turn. Inside this issue Bits & Pieces .................. 2 Maintenance ................. 21 Bob’s Almanac ............. 13 Month in Pictures .......... 15 Clubs ........................... 17 Musings and Memories 16 Culinary Corner ............ 16 RCAI Meetings................ 2 Governors’ Meeting ........ 2 Religion ......................... 19 Health Care Center ..... 22 Sports ........................... 20 Landscaping ................. 22 Transportation Tidbits ... 26 The veterans on the June 5 Honor Flight are, from left, Harry Murphy, Lex Monaco, Dan McOlvin ( a Guardian), Al McVicar, and Tony Cardello. 2 JULY 2019 The Rossmoor NEWS Bits & Pieces Sue Ortiz Here’s a little story I wrote quarantined bubble. But for a writing exercise a few why? years back. The prompt was I’m hoping, as the days go “Seven days ago, I … “ I will by, the odor subsides. I think The Rossmoor Community ary and March this year. Mr. Jolly informed the let the reader decide if the it is fading already. Association, Inc. (“RCAI”) board that Middlesex story is true or not. Doesn’t anyone worry if I, Board of Governors meet- Mr. Robert Gleason read County denied Rossmoor’s Seven days ago, I cooked too, was affected by the pun- ing on June 20, 2019, was and the board approved request for a guard rail with garlic. Now, nobody will gent garlic? I ate it, for Pete’s called to order at 9:00 a.m. Resolution Number 19-18, along Applegarth Road talk to me. A strong garlic sake! by Mr. Daniel Jolly, Presi- Authorization to Receive a near Mutual 8 as it would aroma has overtaken the I’ve checked the remain- dent. Competitive Bid from TLP not meet State require- welcoming flowery potpourri ing cloves of garlic on my for Phase III of the Club- ments. and candle scents of my kitchen counter…Did they Mr. Gerald McQuade, house and Meeting House home. have that overpowering Treasurer, reported that HVAC Replacement Project There were no other My dinner included the reek of old garlic? No. I there is a positive variance with oversight by ATI, the resolutions, policy changes garlic-infused tomato sauce could barely smell them. I through the period ending mechanical engineering or concerns for the board to that was served over rotini threw them out anyway, just April 30, 2019, mainly due firm RCAI hired to oversee discuss. pasta. My breath must be to be sure. That didn’t mat- to the mild January, Febru- the entire project. really bad, too, because I ter, though. The trash men won’t even talk to myself. My skipped my street this reflection in the bathroom to be welcomed by Council tion of objects suitable for week. Senior/Senior mirror doesn’t even show up. Vice President Elizabeth bowling in a child’s grave I have since checked the My ever-faithful dog packed (Continued from page 1) Schneider. The scores from that dated back thousands of sauce itself. It was way too up his bed, chew toys, and to promote positive interac- each game had been tabu- years. garlicky. Barely palatable. treats and moved out. The tions between the two gen- lated and the overall winner Shuffleboard began among How did I ever eat it? Did I postman left a note on my erations, to foster pride in our was announced as Team 15th century English pub put too much garlic in it? Had front gate saying that my community, and most of all, Five. patrons who would slide a I been distracted by some- mail delivery has been to have fun.” Participants and their large coin across a tabletop thing — a phone call, per- stopped until further notice. The various groups came guests then enjoyed lunch and gamble on the outcome. haps — and lost count of the All the pretty flowers I together at noon at the Mon- which was graciously spon- King Henry VIII also liked to cloves I was chopping? It’s planted in the spring have roe Township Recreation sored by the Gardens at gamble and play, but he pro- possible. I can’t remember uprooted themselves and are Center on Monmouth Road Monroe Rehabilitation Cen- hibited commoners from now – it’s been a week since now growing in my ter. playing the game. Deck shuf- this whole stink started. Any- neighbor’s yard. Birds have The origins of these games fleboard, popular on today’s way, I threw out the leftovers, “for rent” signs on their nests Bocce was played in an- cruise ships, is played at as well. Again, no trash and houses; they flew south cient Egypt from around Rossmoor and many other pickup, but at least it, along for the summer! My house is 5200 B.C. In today’s world, it communities. with the garlic, was out of the no longer infested with ter- is among the most widely Pickleball is the newcomer, house. mites, ants, or silverfish. La- played games, second only having begun in 1965 in When I drive anywhere, dies and gentlemen, even to soccer. Washington State. Played and I try to enter a store, Elvis has left the building. Bowling also appears to with a paddle and a whiffle lights go out and a “closed” Seven days ago, I have originated in ancient ball, it has grown in popular- sign pops up in the window. cooked with garlic. That’s Egypt. In the 1930s, a British ity across the country and I yell, “I know you’re in nothing unusual for me: I archeologist found a collec- even overseas. there!” but no one answers love the stuff. I do make my me. I need groceries — I’m own tomato sauce from running out of food. I prom- Open RCAI Meetings in July Rossmoor scratch, but sometimes I ise I won’t buy any more Thursday, July 11 open a jar of sauce and add garlic. (At least for a while!) Standing Committee Meetings 9 a.m.