July/August 2016 Vo l u m e 8 • Nu m b e r 4 Stonebridge Exchange - Claude Monet Hovering Bee Harvey Birnbaum, Mandrake Road Rich Grossberg, Kricket Court Sandra Flickstein, Ravenslake Road a painter to flowers." perhaps owe having become Canal at Frederick , MD "I Reggie Johnson, Turret Drive Water Lilies Rip Dempsey, Timber Hill Drive 231 Gatzmer Avenue - Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0500 www.jamesburghardwareandappliance.com 2 July/August 2016 STONEBRIDGE The Stonebridge Letter From Your Editors Exchange Summer is finally here after a cool, windy spring. The Stonebridge Community Association gardens in the front and in the back of our homes look 1 Cobblestone Boulevard beautiful with an abundance of color. Our cover and Monroe Township, NJ 08831 centerfold continue with the gorgeous photographs of Telephone: 609-860-8525 flowers that we received from you for our last issue. The Newsletter Staff construction of new homes is almost complete and soon Co-Editors Stonebridge will be an autonomous Community. Rosalind K. Blinder, Rhoda Cutler We are delighted to welcome our newest proofreaders; Associate Editors Walter Bliss, Bobbi Greenfield, Marcia Menaker, and Paula Greenberg, Jean Heller, Sharon Hershkowitz Anne Marie Mirabella who come to the Stonebridge Susan Klein, Barbara Raphael, Sandy Rubin, Shirley Zuk Exchange with a wealth of experience and creative ideas. Proofreading Staff Lynn Bender, Walter Blitz, We know that they will help us continue to make our Betty Caccavo, Judy Freilich, Bobbi Greenfield publication enjoyable for everyone in the Community. We Marcia Menaker, Anne Marie Mirabella, Barbara Nalitt had an overwhelming response for the four open positions Photo Editor: Art Herman but unfortunately we couldn't choose all who applied, Photographers although they were all capable. Hal Gedell, Bobbi Greenfield, Rich Grossberg, We also want to thank Marianne Pittelli for her service Claude Heller, Art Herman as Vice President of our HOA Board and to welcome Distribution Team Leaders Charlie Zeichner as the newest Board member. We wish Lois and Allan Israel (West Side of Tower Blvd) Annette and Jules Tureaud (East Side of Tower Blvd) him the best of luck as he takes on this endeavor. Welcome to the Veterans’ Club as one of the newest Block Captains: East of Tower Boulevard - Aqueduct Road: Judy Freilich Cobblestone sanctioned clubs and groups. All of us are grateful and Boulevard: Diane Needleman, Gay & Gene Kassan, Bonnie Brenner Diamond proud of those who served the United States in war and Spring Drive: Karen & Howard Sulzman Lions Gate Road: TBD Mandrake Road: Shirley Newberger, Simmy Perlmutter Nocturne Road: Susan Bauer peace. Enjoy the comradery of your fellow Vets. Ravenslake Road: Andrea Loftus, Sharon Monash West of Tower Boulevard - Cobblestone Boulevard: Judy & Bob Devine Constitution Drive: Beverly & In our next issue, Anne Marie Mirabella will begin an Martin Perlzweig, Lillian Velazquez Diamond Spring Drive: Patti Alexander, article, "Tips, Tricks and Helpful Hints." Perhaps you have Janice & Art Baer, Lynn Gitlin, Faye & Harvey Josephson, Francine Kravitz, Marilyn Pfeffer & Stan Berger, Terri Rogoff Drawbridge Drive: Rochelle & a little trick to help keep the drain clear, keep mosquitoes David Bellask, Dalia & Hanan Luss, Sheila Press, Camille & Peter Rendeiro away, or keep the shine on stainless steel. Look for our Gryphon Drive: Carmela Aversano, Beverly Newlander Jester Court and Drawbridge Drive: Michele & David Desiere Kricket Court: Bea & Rich box ad on page 16 and send Anne Marie your suggestions Grossberg Monarch Road: Gwen & Emil Erlich Nottingham Court: Karen & Doug Slater Steeple Road: Rosemary & Ray Parnese, Sandy & Sy Rubin which will be shared each month. Timber Hill Drive: Rosie & Anthony Capitini, Lisa & Stan Fischer, Susan Klein, Our Women's Club will once again be selling ices and Barbara Levine, Joan Maggio, Ellen & Larry Stein Turret Drive: Michele & David Greenfield, Lynn & Bernie Schutzberg Alternates: Iris & Mike Accodino, pretzels poolside on selected weekends throughout the Sharon Cohen, Dotty Hafter, Tina Karlin, Steven Leventhal, Allan Littlewood, summer. Snacks will be available inside the Clubhouse as Eddie Miller, Alex Ostrow, Barbara & Curry San Filippo, JoAnn Svoboda you play poker, pinochle, bridge, Mah Jongg and canasta. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Schedule of Open HOA Meetings for 2016 Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Please July 20, September 21, October 19, support this worthy cause. November 16, December 21 Stonebridge is going into the double digits. The Community will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Write to the Stonebridge Exchange September 24. Save the date so you may enjoy the activities at [email protected] planned for this milestone. Your suggestions for the festivities are The Stonebridge Exchange is printed by Senior Community Media, a division welcome. of R&K Publishing. The products and services offered herein by advertisers We hope you all enjoy the have not been tested, sanctioned or approved and they are not otherwise promulgated or endorsed by R&K Publishing. Complaints should be directed to summer warmth. the Better Business Bureau or the Ocean County Dept. of Consumer Affairs. For advertising, contact Senior Community Media at 732-240-6611. Stonebridge Exchange Mission Statement The Stonebridge Exchange is the HOA Board approved bi-monthly The Stonebridge Exchange magazine produced for the residents of Stonebridge. It provides quality is published by Senior Community Media, articles that include: Community information and activities, as well as a division of R&K Publishing articles of cultural, sports, health, travel and others of general interest. The Phone: (732) 240-6611 • Fax: (732) 240-6618 Stonebridge Exchange encourages positive, non-inflammatory, tasteful, Email: [email protected] and creative participation by all residents within the Community. STONEBRIDGE July/August 2016 3 Committee List Legal Transition Committee Alexander Cossin Anne LaBelle Architectural Review Committee Joel Fierstien Irvin Rothfarb Krishnan (Kris) Gopal, Chair John Ferrelli Mohinder (Minna) Saini Newsletter Committee Beverly Lowenstein Abbas Salim Rosalind K. Blinder, Co-Chair Norm Osborne Rhoda Cutler, Co-Chair Paula Greenberg Susan Klein Shirley Zuk Community Emergency Response Committee (CERC) Jean Heller Barbara Raphael Anne LaBelle, Co-Chair Sharon Hershkowitz Sandy Rubin Mel Lynn, Co-Chair Cheryl Auguste David Evans Vivian Newmark Property & Grounds Committee Florence Emin Judith Freilich Joel Winetz Michael LaRaus, Chair Brenda Evans Eddy Miller Alex Cossins Don Pollitt Election Committee Filipe Diaz Edward Ziegler Pat Sirr, Chair Alex Ostrow Barbara Nalitt Dan Sudberg Ellen Stein Sub-Committee on Ponds Engineering Transition Committee Lew Cashman, Chair Trevor Barnett Gerald Levine Mario Ripatranzone David Bellask Ted Maffetone Irv Freilich Joel Littman Alan Weinstein Allan Block David Maklan Stan Greengrass Mel Lynn John Ferrelli Entertainment Committee Hal Gedell, Chair Social Committee Brenda Belgard Lois Israel Joyce Koppanyi, Chair Joel Belgard Helyn Sloan Helene Cohen Terry Luxenberg Judy Tucker Stan Fischer Ellen Stein Lorraine Edson Sandie Motomal Michael Zaref Joel Greenberg Bea Grossberg Helyn Sloan Faye Josephson Judy Belitz Stone Facilities Committee Beverly Newlander, Co-Chair Vinny Vitale, Co-Chair Paul Altschuler Joe Hausman John Russo Board Members Lew Cashman Franklin Leiber Sandy Rubin Florence Emin Judy Mindas Stonebridge Community Association Michael Berezein, President Charlie Zeichner, Secretary Finance Committee Stu Schwartz, Vice President Ed SanGeorge, Director at Large Sandy Schwartzberg, Chair Henry Sloan, Treasurer Mark Bender Hal Gedell Ronald Shey Steve Entin Peter Rendeiro Mitch Spiegel Bill Heller Fred Rucci Staff Phone Numbers Insurance Review Sub-Committee Maria Sappo, Community Manager 609-409-1470 (Ext. 15) Mark Bender, Chair Kathy Endler, Assistant Community Manager Amy Berezein Steve Zalewitz 609-409-1470 (Ext. 14) Joe Urbanski Melissa Vaccariello, Lifestyle Director 609-409-1470 (Ext. 13) Generator Committee Concierge Desk: 609-409-1470 (Ext. 10) Joel Winetz, Chair Cheryl Revels, Head Concierge/Administrative Assistant Florence Emin Ted Maffetone Maintenance Department: Frank Leiber Vivian Newmark German Gramajo 609-409-1470 Healthcare Committee Mike Huelsenbeck Neil Wolf, Chair Alex Keith Faye Josephson Judy Tucker Main Gate: 609-409-7424 Alan Tannenbaum Nurse’s Office, Mary Wolfram, RN IT Committee Phone: 609-409-1472 Steve Birnbaum, Chair Fax: 609-409-1473 Paul Altschuler Harry Krimkowitz Loren Sattinger Sales Office: 888-416-7100 Barbara Iskowitz Eddy Miller Mark Shurr Spa: 609-235-4055 Harvey Josephson Marty McGowan Sam Zimmerman 4 July/August 2016 STONEBRIDGE Our Clubs Stonebridge Women’s Club Hadassah at Stonebridge 2016-2017 Officers 2016 Officers Presidents: Liz Silecchia, Bonnie Silleck and June Presidents - Karen Hyman and Susan Pomerantz Vardaro Executive Vice President - Lynn Bender Vice Presidents: Hollace Beer-Indelicato and Communications Co-Vice Presidents - Ellen Patricia Lass Adelson and Gloria Meyer Secretaries: Loretta DiCoscia and Linda Longo Membership Vice Presidents - Judy Freilich and Treasurers: Judy Margulies and Debbie McGee Barbara Levine Sergeant at Arms: Liz Silecchia Fundraising Vice Presidents - Doris Entin, Anne Hausman, Sheila Hertz Committee Chairwomen Education Vice Presidents - Barbara Nalitt, Activities: Linda