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January/February 2019Volume 11 • Number 1

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Stari Most Bridge: Mostar, Herzegovina Joel Littman, Timber Hill Drive

Ethereal Tower Art Herman, Turrret Drive

George Washington Bridge Ted LaPointe, Ravenslake Road

Tower Bridge: London Paul Altschuler, Diamond Spring Drive

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Stonebridge Exchange Mission StatementStonebridge Exchange is the HOA Board approved bi-monthly magazine produced for the residents of Stonebridge. It provides quality articles that include: Community information and activities, as well as articles of cultural, sports, health, travel and others of general interest. The Stonebridge Exchange encourages positive, non-inflammatory, tasteful, and creative participation by all residents within the Community.

Newsletter StaffCo-Editors

Rosalind K. Blinder, Rhoda Cutler

Associate Editors Paula Greenberg, Jean Heller, Sharon Hershkowitz

Barbara Raphael, Sandy Rubin, Shirley Zuk

Proofreading StaffLynn Bender, Betty Caccavo, Madeline Daniels,

Judy Freilich, Harvey Josephson, Marcia Menaker, Barbara Nalitt, Bob Pisano, Celia Weisenberg

Photo Editor: Art Herman

Distribution Team LeadersMarilyn & Noel Spirer and Joel Winetz (West Side of Tower Blvd)

Annette & Jules Tureaud (East Side of Tower Blvd)

Block Captains:East of Tower Boulevard - Aqueduct Road: Judy Freilich Cobblestone

Boulevard: Joy Feldman (Mary Ann Munson, alternate), Diane Needleman, Gay & Gene Kassan, Bonnie Brenner Diamond Spring Drive: Karen & Howard

Sulzman Lionheart Road: Frank Zuccaro Mandrake Road: Alex Ostrow, Simmy Perlmutter, Nona & Bob Stevens Nocturne Road: Susan Bauer

Phoenix: Helene Cohen Ravenslake Road: Marlene Diamond, Andrea Loftus West of Tower Boulevard - Cobblestone Boulevard: Judy & Bob Devine

Constitution Drive: Beverly & Martin Perlzweig, Lillian Velazquez Diamond Spring Drive: Patti Alexander, Janice & Art Baer, Brenda Evans, Faye &

Harvey Josephson, Francine Kravitz, Marilyn Pfeffer & Stan Berger, Eddy Miller Drawbridge Drive: Rochelle & David Bellask, Dalia & Hanan Luss, Sheila Press,

Camille & Peter Rendeiro Gryphon Drive: Carmela Aversano, Phyllis Ziegler Jester Court and Drawbridge Drive: Michele & David Desiere Kricket Court: Bea & Rich Grossberg Monarch Road: Gwen & Emil Erlich Nottingham Court:

Karen & Doug Slater Steeple Road: Rosemary & Ray Parnese, Sandy & Sy Rubin Timber Hill Drive: Rosie & Anthony Capitini, Rip Dempsey, Lisa & Stan Fischer, Barbara Levine, Joan Maggio, Carol Marek, Ellen & Larry Stein Turret

Drive: Michele & David Greenfield, Lynn & Bernie Schutzberg Alternates: Iris & Mike Accodino, Sharon Cohen, Dotty Hafter, Tina Karlin, Steven Leventhal, Allan

Littlewood, Barbara & Curry San Filippo, Joann Svoboda

Stonebridge 2019 Board Meeting Dates

TO BE DETERMINED

The entire Stonebridge Exchange team wishes everyone a very happy and healthy New Year! Doesn’t it seem as if 2018 flew by? Do our years seem to go faster the older we get?

We chose “bridges” as the metaphor for our cover and centerfold theme for this issue and we tried to think of all the ways we bridge and connect facets of our lives. We bridge from one year to the next, we cross the bridge as a conduit from one aspect of our lives to another, we connect with family and friends, we join groups that interest us and we span the bridge as we think of the span of our lives. We also, once again, had an overwhelming response from our residents who sent us beautiful photographs. Sharon Hershkowitz put together a Word Search of Famous Bridges. How many you can identify?

A new year is a time of new beginnings and we will be welcoming a new management company to run our Community. Taylor Management Company has been in business for over twenty years and will bring its philosophy and expertise to help us maintain the fine level of service we all expect here at Stonebridge.

Some might think that things tend to quiet down during the winter, but the activities here at Stonebridge continue. Jaimie had planned several trips to Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New York. We have new equipment in the gym to keep us physically fit. The Men’s and Women’s Clubs, all of our Cultural Clubs and the Social and Entertainment Committees have been busy planning ways to keep us busy on cold winter days. Our Book Clubs also provide enjoyable reading and interesting discussions.

As always, we welcome you, the members of the Stonebridge Community to help us keep the Stonebridge Exchange interesting and viable. We look forward to your articles about your travels, your hobbies and your responses to our “Heard Around Stonebridge” column. Perhaps you have an idea for a theme. We look forward to hearing from you at [email protected].

Stay healthy and enjoy the beauty of the winter season whether you remain here or head to warmer climates!


Staff Phone NumbersChristine Maldonado, Community Manager 609-409-1470 (Ext. 115)Cheryl Revels, Assistant Community Manager 609-409-1470 (Ext. 114)Linda Patterson, Lifestyle Director 609-409-1470 (Ext. 113) Concierge Desk: 609-409-1470Courtney Cox, Administrator 609-409-1470 (Ext. 110)Maintenance Department:

Mike Huelsenbeck 609-409-1470Donald JuarezCoda LeClaire

Main Gate: 609-409-7424Nurse’s Office, Mary Wolfram, RN

Phone: 609-409-1472Fax: 609-409-1473

Spa: Lenneth Miller Hair Studio 609-642-8289Healing Touch 732-763-9378

Committee List

Board MembersStonebridge Community Association

Michael Berezein, PresidentDavid Bellask, Vice PresidentSandy Schwartzberg, Treasurer

Paul Onish, SecretaryPaul Altschuler, Director

Architectural Review CommitteeMarianne Pittelli, Chair

John FerrelliBeverly Lowenstein

Michael Mirabile

Tom Nardini (alternate)Norm Osborne

Abbas Salim (alternate)

Community Emergency Response Committee (CERC)Anne LaBelle, Chair

Cheryl AugusteFlorence EminBrenda Evans

David EvansJudith FreilichEddy Miller

Vivian Newmark

Gregory Guido Barbara Nalitt

Ellen SteinDan Sudberg

Election CommitteePat Sirr, Chair

Ted Maffetone David MaklanEngineering Transition Committee

Jimmy ChengHoward Entin

John Kozzi

Judy MindasJerry Mirelli

Peter RendeiroLouis Russo

Facilities CommitteeMarilyn Littman, Co-Chair

John Russo, Co-Chair

Mark BenderSteve EntinMarsha Fais

Ray KuslanskyBill Heller

Fred RucciBarry Weinstein

Finance CommitteeHal Gedell, Chair

Amy Berezein Mickey Elting

Finance - Insurance Sub-CommitteeMark Bender, Chair

Paula GreenbergJean Heller

Sharon HershkowitzBarbara Raphael

Sandy RubinShirley Zuk

Stonebridge Exchange Editorial CommitteeRosalind K. Blinder, Co-Chair

Rhoda Cutler, Co-Chair

Janet AwerbuchJack Browning

Dolly Alvarez-Crooks Alex Cossin

Marvin Levine Bernie Meyer

Don PollittHerb Rosenblatt

Charles ZeichnerEdward Ziegler

Property & Grounds CommitteeElliot Spar, Chair

Iris AltschulerBonnie BrennerLorraine Edson

Bea GrossbergHelyn SloanGail Snipp

Judy Belitz StoneJudy Tucker

Michael Zaref

Social CommitteeFaye Josephson, Co-ChairSandie Motomal, Co-Chair

Entertainment CommitteeHal Gedell, Chair

Stan FischerJoel Greenberg

Lois Israel

Howard KoplowitzMarv Siegel

Helyn Sloan Ellen Stein

Facilities - Standby Generator Sub-CommitteeFrank Leiber

Ted MaffetoneVivian Newmark

Wellness CommitteeJudith Tucker, Chair

Marilyn ErnstFaye Josephson

Judy NeumanAlan Tannenbaum

Michael Zaref

IT CommitteeEddy Miller, Chair

Jim Frankenthaler Harvey JosephsonHarry Krimkowitz

Bruce Kerievsky Rich Levy

Jerry Mirelli

Loren SattingerMark Shurr

Sam Zimmerman

Library CommitteeNathalie Bloom

Bobbi GreenfieldJudy Gurak

Wendy Marin

Finance - Cyber Sub CommitteeSteve Entin - Chair

Mark BenderHal GedellBill Heller

Harry KrimkowitzPeter Rendeiro

Fred Rucci

Mark Shurr

Alex CossinJoel Littman

Mel Lynn

Marianne PittelliPat Sirr

Henry Sloan

Marsha Tipelin

By-Law Review CommitteeRichard Lasker, Chair


Our ClubsStonebridge Women’s Club 2018-2019 OfficersPresidents: Patricia Lass and Jean KatarskyVice Presidents: Linda Longo and Dolly Alvarez Secretaries: Agnes Forman and Stephanie LevineTreasurers: Joanne Redell and June VardaroSergeant-at-Arms: Loretta DiCoscia

Committee ChairwomenActivities: Bonnie Silleck and June VardaroBingo: Sandy Rubin, Helyn Sloan, and Ellen SteinCharity: Sandy RubinFundraising: Loretta DiCoscia and Liz SilecchiaHospitality: Linda Longo and Dolly Alvarez Membership: Joanne RedellPublicity: Dolly Alvarez-Crooks and Diana KerievskyVolunteerism: Lorraine Edson and Bonnie SilleckWelcoming: Dolly Alvarez-Crooks

Stonebridge Men’s Club2018-2019 Officers and CommitteesOfficers:President: Don MarinoVice President Activities: Ira CutlerVice President Committees: Hal NeutuchVice President Fundraising: Gary LeeVice President Membership: Fred BlockSecretary/Communications Officer: Jerry MirelliTreasurer: George Fischer

Committee Chairs:Golf Outing: Joe PavlichkoCalendar: Tony GuerrieroCommunications and Technology: Rich LevyVendor: Martin McGowanPublicity: Fred Block, Jerry Mirelli Sunshine: Gary LeeAssistant Treasurer: Mark JanofskyTrustee at Large: Stan FischerEx Officio: Jim Frankenthaler

Hadassah at Stonebridge2019 OfficersPresidents: Barbara Levine, Patty Winetz Executive Vice President: Iris Altschuler Vice Presidents Fundraising: Faye Josephson, Judy NeumanVice Presidents Education/Study: Lynn Bender, Judy Freilich Vice Presidents Membership: Sharon Cohen, Lisa FischerVice Presidents Programs & Outreach: Renee Leffler, Susan Pomerantz Vice Presidents Communications: Ellen Adelson, Karen BlitzVice Presidents Leadership: Karen Hyman, Barbara NalittRecording Secretary: Jane Cutler Corresponding Secretary: Bea Grossberg Treasurers: Sylvia Lynn , Gloria MeyerMembers at Large: Laura Fischer, Rena Kreisler, Andrea Lasker, Marcia Menaker, Barbara Sambol, Linda Samuels, Barbara Solomon, Faith Weinstein

Additional Clubs & GroupsArt Studio - Joel GreenbergBocce - Joel GreenbergBook Club (Men) - Joel LittmanBook Club (Women) - Rhoda Cutler, Barbara LevineBowling – Vince Colonna and Audrey TessoraBridge - Judy Devine, Joan FierstienCeramics Interest Group - Michael Hoffman, Ellyn LeiberDrama Club - April Furst, Phyllis WeissblumDuplicate Bridge - Merle and Trevor BarnettFree Thinkers Discussion Group - Henry SaphowGarden Club - Joel GreenbergIndo-American Club - Pallavi ShahInvestment Discussion Club - Len Baskin Italian-American Club - Frank DiAngelisMen's Golf Club - Ira MarcusNeedlecraft Group - Judi EdelsonPhotography Club - Rich GrossbergPickleball - Joel GreenbergPinochle - Emil ErlichShalom Club - Alan Mitzner, Neil WolfSingles Group - Barbara Schwartz and Judy TuckerSino Interest GroupTable Tennis - Jerry GrossTennis - Louise KudlerVeterans Group - Norm OsborneWine Club - David ColemanWomen's Billiards - Marcia TobiasWomen's Golf Club - Estelle Hayman


PLEASE NOTE: If a major holiday falls on trash pickup day, trash will be collected on the next

scheduled pickup day unless otherwise posted.

Garbage Pick UpHoliday Schedule

Speed Limit

25Please obey the speed limit. If you observe contractors/vendors abusing the speed limit, please report their license plate number and contractor’s name/vendor on the truck to Maria Sappo, Community Manager. Clubhouse parking lot speed limit is 15mph.

Know the LimitSpeed Limit Reminder

Community AlertThe Property & Grounds Committee

is issuing this warning to all dog owners:Please Curb and Clean-up

After Your DogIf you do not comply, and if the

Management Office receivesa complaint, you will be issued a

summons by the Community Manager.

Recycling Schedule

*Comingled products include glass, plastic, aluminum and tin. Lids from all containers should be removed and placed in the trash. Plastic containers (e.g. milk containers, detergent, and shampoo bottles) marked #1 PETE and #2 HDPE can be recycled. Check the bottom of the

container for this designation. All other plastics are not recyclable, and should be placed in the trash.

6 pm

Stonebridge residents may recycle newspapers, paper, and comingled products every Wednesday.

2019 ClubhouseHours of Operation

Clubhouse parking lotspeed limit is 15 MPH

Access to the Clubhouse requires assigned keycard. Stonebridge issued Photo ID’s must be presented to use the pools. All guests must be accompanied by a

resident while using the facilities.Daily Clubhouse Hours (including holidays):

8:30 am – 11:00 pmFitness Center Hours

Daily (including holidays): 5:00 am – 11:00 pmPlease Note: The gym is closed for cleaning onMondays & Fridays from 12:00 Noon-1:00 pm.

Indoor Pool Hours:Monday - Friday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Residents Only: 7:00am – 9:00am and 7:00pm- 8:00pmSaturday and Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Residents Only: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPlease note: The pool is closed to all users

during scheduled Aquatic Classes:Monday & Wednesday 9:15am-10:15am

Thursday 11:00am-12:00pmMonday Evening 6:45pm - 7:45pm

The Indoor Pool is CLOSED the entire day (unless noted otherwise) on the following HOLIDAYS:

Easter (April 21) Thanksgiving (Novembe 28) Christmas Eve (December 24) Christmas Day (December 25) New Years Eve (December 31) New Year’s Day (January 1, 2020)

Outdoor Pool Hours:May 25, 2019 – June 16, 2019 (Weekends Only)

June 17, 2019 – September 2, 2019 (Daily)Monday through Friday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm


Please Remember.....Our Clubhouse will look as beautiful as we keep it. We are proud of our facility and need to keep it clean. Please dispose of your garbage in the receptacles.

Thank you for your help,

Facilities Committee

The content of all articles, reviews and other news contained herein is the product and the property of the contributors thereof. The Stonebridge Community Association, Inc. assumes and acknowledges no responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy thereof. The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual contributors hereto and they do not represent the opinions or official pronouncements of the Stonebridge Community Association, Inc. The products and services offered herein by advertisers and others have not been tested, sanctioned or approved and they are not otherwise promulgated or endorsed by the Stonebridge Community Association, Inc., nor does the Association warrant that they are fit for their intended purposes. The procedures of such goods and services fulfill their personal needs, under terms and conditions that are acceptable to them. The Stonebridge Community Association Inc., reserves the unequivocal and unilateral right to revise, amend or reject outright any item, submission, photo, or advertisement that it deems inappropriate for publication. Should a prepaid advertisement be rejected pursuant hereto, the advertiser shall be entitled to a return in full of all collected fees paid to the Association in connection therewith, providing however that the material that precipitated the rejection shall not have been constructed by the advertiser for the sole purpose of negating an otherwise valid advertising contract.

All information provided in links to external web sites is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between Stonebridge Community Association and any person or entity. Although every reasonable effort is made to present current, accurate and non-offensive information, the Stonebridge Exchange makes no guarantees of any kind. The Stonebridge Exchange Newsletter may contain hyper links that are created and maintained by a variety of sources both internal and external to the community. These sites may be unmoderated forums containing the personal opinions and other expressions of the persons who post the entries and information. The Stonebridge Community Association does not control, monitor or guarantee the information contained in these sites or information contained in links to other external web sites, and does not endorse any views expressed or products or services offered therein. In no event shall the Stonebridge Community Association be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such site or resource. Any links to external Web sites are provided as a courtesy. This action should not be construed as an endorsement of the content by the Stonebridge Community Association.

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Our New Taylor Management Team at Stonebridge

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Welcome New NeighborsLisa and Mark Corl

Stephani FortiLori Jo and Alex Patton

Community Manager: Christine MaldonadoChristine began her career in property management

15 years ago. She started out as a receptionist, greeting residents in an active adult community before being promoted to the Lifestyles Director of that same community and then to Assistant Property Manager. Christine eventually left that community for a growth opportunity to Portfolio Manager, managing a minimum of five communities, to most recently where she managed a sited -community for the last two and a half years.

Christine’s oral and written communication skills are excellent with attention to detail. She has strong organizational skills, excels in working with people and provides the best customer service to all. She prides herself with an open-door policy to listen and solve issues that are within her control. Her ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions and comply with policies contributes to her leadership skills and her Team’s successes. Christine is self-motivated, adaptable and always has a positive attitude.

Her extensive background, knowledge and involvement in property management along with her customer service skills, affords her the ability and honor to be selected to manage your community. She is excited for this opportunity and looks forward to meeting all of you in due time!

Christine is a proud mother of three grown children and three grandchildren. She is blessed to say that both her parents are still alive at the age of 80. In her free time, she enjoys spending as much time with her parents and family as possible.

Lifestyle Director: Linda PattersonLinda has qualified success as an event planner in

Lifestyle Communities and possesses an organized and detail-oriented work ethic which she can bring to her new role at Stonebridge. Her work ranges from finding the appropriate venues, selecting the appropriate vendors to publicizing events through print, electronic, and online notifications.

Linda has overseen a variety of events, both large-scale and small-scale. She identifies ancillary revenue sources and various cost-saving opportunities for clients with limited budgets and is known for her ability to stay within the parameters of her clients’ budgets, thus ensuring their satisfaction.

Linda is a qualified success as an event planner and possesses an organized and professional work ethic which she can bring to the role of Lifestyle Director.

Administrator: Courtney KnoxCourtney joins the management team at Stonebridge

after five years of working in sales/marketing and in customer service roles for contractors who specialized in condo and homeowner associations. Prior to that, she had been active in the property management field with years of experience providing concierge and lifestyle services to active adult communities, both small and large scale. Courtney is a consummate service-oriented individual who has an infectious smile, kind heart and a willingness to assist or to just offer a friendly welcome. Her customer service skills, along with her passion and motivation, allow her to excel and succeed in her personal and work life.

Courtney was raised in the Jamesburg/Monroe area, but now currently resides in West Belmar and enjoys the outdoor beach life with her partner Bill, daughter Reilly and yellow lab puppy, Buddy!


Stonebridge – Moving ForwardMichael Berezein, Dave Bellask, Sandy Schwartzberg, Paul Onish, Paul Altschuler

Stonebridge Website TBDMiddlesex County http://www.co.middlesex.nj.usMonroe Township Library http://www.monroetwplibrary.orgMonroe Township Municipal Utilities Department http://www.mtmua.com

Important Web Sites Monroe Twp. Park & Ride Application www.monroetwp.com/pdf/park_ride.pdfMonroe Township Recreation Dept. http://www.monroerec.comMonroe Township Web Site www.monroetwp.comSocial Security http://www.socialsecurity.gov Suburban Transit www.coachusa.com/suburban

The Stonebridge Board of Directors would like to update the Community on our transition to a new Property Manager. Taylor Management officially became our new Property Manager effective January 1, 2019. Below is a summary of their background and vast experience which will support our Community's needs. We look forward to a smooth transition and we are very excited about the new opportunities this will provide Stonebridge.

Taylor Management Company was founded in 1992 and is owned by Paul Santoriello, PCAM, CMCA, AMS. Prior to Taylor Management, Mr. Santoriello was an accountant for Deloitte Haskins and Sells, a former ”Big Eight” accounting firm, which provided him with a strong financial management background. Bruce Noel is the Chief Financial Officer who has more than 30 years experience in the property management industry and who leads the entire accounting department. Mr. Noel brings high level services to the Board that clearly demonstrates Taylor’s policy of managing as a team. Liz Comando, PCAM, CMCA, the Chief Operating Officer with 30 years of industry experience, oversees a team of Regional Vice Presidents at Taylor Management Company and takes the lead on company growth and transitioning properties into the Taylor portfolio. Together they ensure the highest level of accountability to hundreds of Community Associations throughout New Jersey.

Taylor Management Company manages communities ranging from 40 homes to 2,300 homes which include, COA’s, HOA’s, PUD’s, Mid and High Rise buildings and CO-OP’s. Currently Taylor Management Company manages over 260 communities throughout the State

of New Jersey and has over 180 employees. Taylor Management Company consists of four regions; a Northern Region, a Central Region, a Southern Region and a High Rise Region. A Regional Vice President oversees each region. Of the 68 communities managed by the Central Region managers, 30% are Active Adult communities.

Stonebridge’s Community Association falls into the Central Region under Donna Belkot, AMS, CMA, ARM, who is the Regional Vice President. Donna has 40 years experience in this industry and oversees the 40 employees in her current portfolio of 68 clients. Additionally, the Central Region has four supervising managers who work closely with the community managers. Joe Mineo, CMCA, is the Regional Supervisor assigned to the Stonebridge Community Association. He will work closely with the on-site staff and the Board.

Taylor Management’s on-site staff assigned to Stonebridge will include a full time (40 hours/week) Manager, a full time Lifestyle Director, a full time Assistant Manager, a full time Concierge and a part time weekend Concierge. Taylor’s services are broken down into Physical/Administrative and Financial departments. The Support Staff on the Physical/Administrative side includes, from the Central Region, an assigned supervisor and a Regional Vice President. Support to and for the Central Region comes from the COO, and the CEO. The Accounting Support Staff includes the CFO, the Vice President of Financial Services, and assigned A/R associate, and assigned A/P associate, a closing department and an assigned staff accountant.


Property and Grounds CommitteeElliot Spar, Chair

Architectural Review Committee (ARC)Marianne Pittelli

Stop Signs – Not stopping in Stonebridge is an ongoing problem.

Given the lack of police enforcement due to this being a private Community probably “allows” many drivers, who would normally obey traffic control devices, to make rolling stops or not stop at all thinking they can get away with it without consequences.

The chief excuse some residents don’t stop or just slow down is that; “I could see no one was coming.” or “The other vehicle was far enough away that I could make it.”

There is a big fallacy in that belief:While your vehicle is in motion, one look at the

intersecting street does not allow your eyes and brain to estimate the distance and speed of an approaching vehicle. The best example of this is when you are going to change lanes. You look once in the mirror and see a vehicle in the other lane, then you look at it again and you are able to judge its speed and distance vs your vehicle to see if it is safe to change lanes. One snap-shot is not enough to judge speed and distance. At a stop sign, without stopping, by the time you look a 2nd time, you have probably entered the intersection and it’s now too late if another vehicle is dangerously close. Thus, much greater potential for an accident.

Put yourself in the shoes of the driver on the main road as he approaches an intersection where the opposing driver fails to make a full stop, comes too far out into the intersection before yielding or makes a rolling stop. This driver doesn’t know whether the driver with the stop sign is going to stop at all. From his peripheral vision he sees a vehicle approaching and it is moving on a collision course with him. This will not only scare the living daylights out of him but may cause him to slam on his brakes or swerve to avoid a potential collision. However, either of these evasive actions may trigger actions by other drivers which will potentially increase the risk of an accident if others are not prepared or are inattentive.

Pedestrians are at risk. Not stopping or making a rolling stop also puts pedestrians at risk. As an example, while the driver is looking for oncoming traffic from the left, he is moving and once he thinks he has room to make a right turn, he is already in the intersection and has entered the crosswalk. He has no time to see or react to any pedestrian. If the driver makes a full stop, he then has time to check for pedestrians and then move forward slowly to check for opposing traffic.

A SAFER STONEBRIDGE IS UP TO ALL OF YOU.

During 2018, the ARC Committee approved over 120 applications and inspected most of them before the year ended. Only a handful were denied approval based on the ARC Regulation and Approval letter not being followed.

Sometimes a Modification Application will be approved with restrictions on size or design. ARC always sends out an Approval Letter clearly indicating the restrictions on an application. The letter states: “Approved As Follows” in bold letters followed by the restrictions. We also require the vendor to sign the Approval letter as well as the Completion As-Built Form and sometimes they still come back to the Committee wrong. In order for a completed modification to be approved and not run into a glitch, we ask all residents who apply for changes to be sure to read the Approval

Letter and not assume because it’s an Approval Letter it’s okay to make the outdoor improvement. Everything is stated plainly for you to understand and we ask that you follow what we have approved. Otherwise, there will be a delay in returning your bond money. Before any application is submitted, please read the Regulations on the website. If you are unsure of what to do, please call Management for clarification. Only completed applications will be accepted by ARC.

Over the winter we will be updating the Regulations as we do every year. When they are completed and approved by the Board they will be published on the website for all to see.

ARC looks forward to working with you in the future and will help you in any way we can with applications or ideas for new projects.


Entertainment CommitteeHal Gedell

The Entertainment Committee would like to wish our Stonebridge family a happy and healthy New Year. The Committee puts in a significant amount of time and effort to bring quality entertainment to Stonebridge, and we feel blessed by the continued support you give us show after show. You make us proud!

The following shows have been booked for the first quarter of 2019 (January and March). We hope you will save the dates indicated below.

1/26/2019 - Married to Broadway – Ron Sharpe and Barbara Russell first met while starring as Marius and Cosette on Broadway in Les Miserables. The story they often tell is that after being married on stage hundreds of times, they decided to do it for real. They lead a stellar cast of five outstanding performers in a Broadway love story that will feature many of your favorites from the Great White Way’s very best, past and present, ranging from Les Miz, Phantom, Carousel and Fiddler, to Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia, plus many others. Feel free to check the following link and sample this wonderful show: http://www.lentalentusa.com/singers.php#MARRIEDTOBROADWAY

3/23/2019 - Jay Siegel & The Tokens – Rock ‘n Roll royalty comes to Stonebridge! In 1956, Jay Siegel joined his Abraham Lincoln High School classmate Neil Sedaka, and formed The Tokens. Their numerous hit songs over the years have included “Tonight I Fell in Love,” "Portrait of My Love," and in 1961, their legendary chart-topper, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

Jay Siegel has also been notable for producing many American pop classics, including The Chiffons, "One Fine Day" and "He's So Fine," Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Candida,” “Knock Three Times” and “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” and “See You in September" by The Happenings.

The Tokens have remained popular with generation after generation and will take us on a tour of Rock ‘n Roll history that is certain to delight all.

You may check the following link and sample their talents: http://tedfass.com/artist/jay-siegels-tokens/

In addition to the above shows, the Board has given us permission to schedule shows for the second quarter (May and July) of 2019 and we are in the process of looking at a number of entertainers and hope to make a decision soon. Once we have engaged the entertainers for this time period, we will advise the Community so you can save these dates as well.

As always, the Entertainment Committee welcomes your comments and suggestions for future entertainment. Please email them to Hal Gedell at [email protected]. They will be shared with the entire committee.

We look forward to seeing you at this and future shows, and thank you for your continued patronage.

One Night in MemphisPhoto by Bobbi Greenfield

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Facilities CommitteeMarilyn Littman and John Russo

Social CommitteeFaye Josephson and Sandie Motomal

The Social Committee hopes that you and yours had a wonderful holiday filled with joy and good health. Here’s to 2019!

We rang in the New Year with 275 of our friends with a sweet dessert reception catered by Our Sweet Confections. We danced the night away with Let’s Be Frank.

One way to beat winter doldrums is to come to the next Grille Room series. On January 11, A Sound Affair will entertain us with familiar tunes that we know and love. In order to accommodate everyone, there will be two shows: one at 6:30 pm and the second at 8:00 pm. Stay tuned for more Grille Room entertainment and details of a Friday night “Love Your Neighbor Valentine Social.”

The Facilities Committee is delighted to introduce to the Community the new state of the art exercise and workout equipment. The entertainment screens are a long awaited amenity upgrade that allows users individualized flexibility in selecting what they want to listen to and view. In using the equipment, you can use the entertainment screens or even your own personal devices. Only personal headsets are permitted. Enjoy your workouts!

The new regulation pool table has been added to the Billiards Room. It is our hope that everyone who shoots pool will appreciate this new addition. We are also exploring the installation of additional mailboxes to serve the needs of our many new clubs.

It is our expectation and hope moving forward to recommend to the Board an array of ideas and recommendations that will significantly enhance the Clubhouse experience and the amenities that come under the umbrella of the Facilities Committee. Our goal is to both maintain and enrich the lifestyle experience that is Stonebridge.

Please, if you have a recommendation or a suggestion that you feel needs to be considered by the Committee, by all means forward it to us. Only with your input can change be effected. Also, if something appears amiss that needs attention, please be kind enough to file a work order request.

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Men’s Club President's MessageDon Marino

On Monday November 19, the Men’s Club held its monthly meeting with guest speaker and Beatles historian, Vinnie Bruno where coffee, tea and scones were provided. We had a great turnout of 120 of our members. Vinnie brought some fascinating stories of the most famous group of the 1960’s, The Beatles. It would be impossible to detail all the stories Vinnie told, and I am not going to be able to give justice to what was a great evening for all.

This energetic speaker got the evening going by asking “What was your favorite Beatles song?” There must have been about 50 different songs suggested by the members. He promised to talk about most of them. He began by presenting a chronological history of the group from their early formation in the late 1950’s when they were called the Quarrymen. John, then age 17 was introduced to Paul, 15. They began playing with various musicians who came and went until Paul introduced 14 year old George to John. John was not crazy about the age difference, but George’s musical talent won him over. They were

playing mainly American music for long hours in small clubs in Hamburg. Their biggest notoriety came while playing at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and noticed by a record producer Brian Epstein. Brian introduced Ringo who was playing for another band at the time, but was seen as a better fit for the group. They recorded their first #1 record in the UK. After that it’s all history with their success here in the United States.

Our holiday party held on December 5 was a great evening of delicious Italian food from Romeo’s of Jamesburg with almost 180 of our members attending. We enjoyed antipasto, pasta, eggplant rollatini, chicken and sausage and peppers as well as cannoli for desert. The evening was topped off with comedian Mike Marino better known as New Jersey’s Bad Boy of Comedy. Mike has performed in many comedy clubs, theatres, casinos and event centers from New York to Los Angeles as well as appearing on the tonight show and HBO comedy specials. He kept the audience in stitches, from how his Italian family would react to bad answers if they were on Family Feud, and how if he were President of the United States, that it would take him three months and not four years to straighten out the country as well as foreign leaders. I for one had pains in my stomach from laughing so hard at his routine. All in all, a successful, terrific evening of food and laughter was had by all.

The Men’s Club was honored by the Board of Directors of the Academy Learning Center on December 14 for our numerous contributions to the organization. Events for 2019 are being planned. The membership would like to give special thanks to Ira Cutler and his committee for putting together these and future amazing events. For those that are not members, please join and be a part of these and future events. We are looking forward to seeing more of you throughout the New Year. Our best wishes for happiness and good health throughout 2019.

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Eisenberg and Eric Solberg of the Academy Learning Center in Monroe Township for the purchase of a much-needed piece of equipment, designed to enable non-ambulatory students to enjoy periods of standing, as well as two iPads. (See photo of Gary Lee, Don Marino, Debbie Eisenberg, Eric Solberg and Joe Pavlichko.) We have plans for future contributions

to Special Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, New Jersey Veterans' Home in Menlo Park, VA Hospital in Lyons, Kortney Rose Foundation in Oceanport, two scholarships for Monroe Township High School students and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Thank you to everyone who contributed, participated, planned and executed our fundraising events. You make this job easy and enjoyable. Hope you have all had a safe and happy holiday season. Keep watching for more news in the New Year.

Our 8th Annual Stonebridge Men’s Club Golf Outing will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Men’s Club FundraisingGary Lee

As the newly elected Vice-President of Fundraising, I’ve found some very large shoes to fill of those men who have preceded me. They have set a gleaming example and I want to thank them for the leadership they have demonstrated.

We have concluded our second fundraising event and by now you should have found your 2019 Stonebridge calendar in your lower mailbox. Tony Guerriero and his calendar committee did a superb job, in a difficult market, finding advertisers for this year’s calendar. We encourage you to patronize the businesses in our calendar and let them know where you saw their ad.

Because of the support of the residents in the Stonebridge Community, the people of Monroe Township, the advertisers in and around Monroe Township and the participants in the 2018 Stonebridge 7th Annual Golf Outing, we were able to help several charities in and around Monroe Township. This year at our Men’s Club meeting in October, “The Octoberfest,” a check was presented to Debbie

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Women’s Club Presidents’ MessageJean Katarsky and Patricia Lass

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“And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched. Full of things that have never been.” Rainer Maria Rilke.

When the days of winter seem endless, it’s nice to know that the camaraderie of our Women’s Club, with its programs and events, gives us something to look forward to and memories to look back on….

Thanks again to Helyn Sloan, Sandy Rubin and all the volunteers who donated their time to the Fall Vendor Fair. As a result of this very successful event, a donation of $3,500 was made to the Joshua Harr Shane Foundation. Judy Shane was very grateful to receive our donation. She has agreed to attend our February general meeting, where she will personally express her gratitude to our very generous Community.

Another successful event was our Mah Jongg Event, under the leadership of Gay Kassan and her incredible team. The ladies had a fun filled afternoon, plenty of food and made a generous contribution of $2,000 to the Alzheimer Association.

Our Women’s Club is successful due to the willingness of all our volunteers who always come forward with a helping hand. There are so many of you who provide time and support, making our Club an organization to be proud of. We appreciate all that you do. Thank you!

Our December general meeting was a well-attended Holiday Celebration. Billy Lawrence entertained us with holiday music from Sinatra to Bublé. Our hospitality committee served delicious seasonal refreshments and everyone enjoyed the festive mood.

We will usher in 2019 in fine fashion as we sip

mimosas at our annual holiday event. On Sunday, January 13th, we will enjoy a wonderful brunch of omelet stations, grilled salmon, sautéed chicken, assorted pastries and many other culinary delights!

Since we will be enjoying our brunch on January 13th, we will not hold our regularly scheduled January general meeting.

Upcoming Events:On February 21st, we will hold our much anticipated

Third Annual Birthday Bash, which has become a Stonebridge favorite! Since everyone seems to be Irish in the month of March, celebrate with us at our St. Patrick’s Day themed general meeting.

In closing, we extend our heartfelt good wishes for a Happy and Healthy 2019, and look forward to seeing all of you at our meetings and many events this year. Happy New Year!

When we come together, we can do anything!!!

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Italian-American ClubDenise and Frank DiAngelis

WOW! Another year has passed. It is hard to believe how fast time flies.

The Italian-American Club has had a great year, full of Italian culture, music and don’t forget great food.

We had a very successful St. Joseph’s Festival; an outrageous Italian Football Wedding full of laughs and surprises and even a favor to take home; a St. Gennaro’s Festival that can’t be topped, even if you went to Mulberry Street; a trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty; cultural meetings , with outside speakers to educate us and some of our very own members sharing their immigration stories and traditions; and ending the year with a fabulous Christmas Party at Forsgate Country Club enjoyed by all.

It sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? Well it was, and special thanks to the Italian-American Club’s Board members

and Committee Chairpersons and their members, who gave unselfishly of themselves. We want to thank them all for their time, talent, creativity and energy that they gave and continue to give. Without them there would be no Club. We also want to thank all of our members who support us and make every event so special – because in the end, we do this all for you.

Looking ahead to the future, we the Board, will continue to offer more of what you, our members want and enjoy. We will keep up our energy, if you keep up yours. Tell your friends and neighbors to join the Italian-American Club and become part of the fun.

Finally, we hope you all had a great time at our events and hope your Holiday Season was full of Joy, Happiness and most of all Love.

Ciao!

Wine ClubDavid B. Coleman

The response to our Wine Club has been overwhelming! The Stonebridge Wine Club now has over 140 members, with additional residents joining every week. Our meetings are at full capacity, with everyone having a great time sharing wine, food, and great conversations, while learning about wine.

Our last two programs were a huge success. At one of them, I taught a full educational program on the Merlot grape, and I shared information that was helpful to the attendees. One of the little-known facts was that the name Merlot comes from the French word, “merle,” which means blackbird. It is believed that the grape got its name because of the color of blackbirds, or possibly because blackbirds loved to eat those specific grapes. I also pointed out that Merlot is the most planted grape in France, and the second most planted grape in the world. We also had fun discussing how the movie, “Sideways,” impacted the consumption of Merlot. It really did not have the major impact that most people thought it did.

Our most recent meeting was quite different from the previous ones. In the earlier meetings, I focused on a grape variety, but at this meeting we focused on

wine from a geographic region. This was our “Rioja” meeting. Rioja is one of the great wines of the world, yet it was not well known by many of the attendees. One fact learned at the meeting was that there are both red and white Riojas. Also, Rioja comes in different styles based on how much oak aging it receives. There are the very fresh wines called Joven, and then there are Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva wines. Those wines all get some wood aging, and are a pure delight to drink. The main grape of red Rioja is Tempranillo. Its name comes from the Spanish word, “temprano,” meaning early.

One of the nicest aspects of the Wine Club is that it is a BYOB club, so members bring all different wines to the tasting, and sharing is the norm. The members love the chance to try not only their wine, but also wines brought by others. They also look forward to the raffles where bottles of great wine are raffled off, and no purchase of tickets is necessary.

I have to say that 2018 has been a wonderful inaugural year for the Stonebridge Wine Club, and things will be even better in 2019 with new wines yet to be discovered.


The Indo-American ClubShirish Shah

The Diwali celebration by the Indo-American Club (IAC) on November 17th won accolades from those who attended. About 175 of the participants, half of them from the Indian subcontinent enjoyed the four and a half hour program. A brochure describing the program timeline and meaning of Diwali, along with the menu were given with a special Souvenir of Diya to each family. The program started on time, with meet and greet over appetizers for about an hour, followed by a video presentation about Diwali celebrations in India.

The cultural program started with the American and Indian National Anthems, followed by Diya Dance. Diya (oil lamp) has a special significance in Diwali, as it removes darkness and enlightens the world. This was followed by traditional folk dances of Garaba and Dandiya by Stonebridge residents. Following this, was a vibrant Bollywood number, performed by young students of Aum Dance Creations; a dance school in Monroe. Finally the energetic Bhangara Dance made everyone rock in their seats! At the conclusion of the cultural program, an Indian style buffet dinner was served and the dance floor was opened. Gatubhai Mistry, our local Medicare consultant provided wine for each table. With a mix of Bollywood and Hollywood music, Bhangara and Dandiya, the dance floor was never vacant! The program came to conclusion around 10:30 pm.

The working committee of IAC and all the volunteers and participants were thrilled to see their efforts come so well to fruition. The committee is very thankful to all the volunteers for their help during and before the event. Special thanks to Dr. Ila Shah and Ms. Dolly Tucker for choreographing the Folk dances and Ms. Hema Ramachandran and her volunteers for impressive decorations, inside and outside the Ballroom. Some of the comments received from attendees are as follows:

- “The decorations were amazing, the dancing exciting, the entertainment outstanding and the food and friendship were spectacular.” –

Denise & Frank DiAngelis, Co-Presidents of the Italian-American Club

- “It was a cultural and culinary success and just a lot of fun. We enjoyed ourselves, learned a lot and ate more than we should. What could be better! On behalf of myself and other members of the President's Council, you deserve accolades for hosting a great affair.”

Jim Frankenthaler, Men’s Club

- “Echoing Jim’s words.... it was a wonderful evening of excellent food, culture, friendship and DANCING!!!!”-

Barbara Levine

Welcome to Diwali

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Photography ClubBobbi Greenfield

The Darkroom and Photoshop

All Welcome…Beginners…Experienced...

The Art Group welcomes new members.Join us on an exciting art journey as we have:

Art WorkshopsPlein Air Painting

Helpful InstructionTuesday afternoons from

1:00 to 4:00 pm in the Art Room.Work in the medium of your choice:

oil, watercolor, pastels, pen and ink, etc.If you have an interest or are just curious about painting, now would be a great time

for you to begin your journey into art and meet others with like interests.

Any Questions?Please e-mail Clare Godleski at:

[email protected]

For my last article as President of the Stonebridge Photography Club, I would like to share a wonderful article that appeared in the "Lens" column of the November 28 issue of The New York Times. The headline was "Unraveling the Mysteries of Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother." Here's the link, if you'd care to read it. https://nyti.ms/2DMQhc2

Many of you will know that Dorothea Lange was one of the photographers hired by the FSA (Farm Security Administration) during the 1930s to document the suffering of Americans during the Great Depression. (You may not know that she was also a native of New Jersey.) Though she produced hundreds of photographs of the Dust Bowl devastation in the agricultural heartlands, she is most remembered by the public for her iconic photograph "Migrant Mother," which opens our eyes to the agonizing poverty which most Depression families endured.

The Times article discusses all this but also brings to light some facts about the photograph that you may not know. In the days before Photoshop was ever dreamed of, pictures were manipulated, sometimes heavily, in the darkroom. And such was the case with "Migrant Mother." If you refer to the article only to see the pictures, you will see some significant changes in various prints which certainly shifted the photo's impact. And read a bit to learn about the mystery of the missing thumb! There's also a surprise about the identity of the mother.

Some photographers today reject the use of Photoshop as altering the intent or purity of their original vision. “Migrant Mother” is but one example of manipulation of a photograph to make it more powerful. The practice has been utilized since the invention of the camera.

The Stonebridge Photography Club meets on the 1st Thursday and 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 in the Theatre. Come see what we're all about. You'll be welcome!


REACHING OUT TO YOUWe’re looking for interested residents to become

"FRIENDLY VISITORS” Often adults face the risk of becoming isolated.Visiting and/or calling can provide contact and

reassurance. Days and hours vary.Contact Barbara Levien

[email protected] or 516-978-7195

Hadassah at StonebridgeBarbara Levine and Roberta Neutuch, Co-Executive Vice Presidents

Hadassah at Stonebridge proudly celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2018. We have gone from a group of 36 founding members to 388 members. On December 4, we installed our new 2019 Executive Board. Installation and Hanukah combined for a fun evening, with music performed by Mardi. We look forward to a busy 2019.

Join us at our General meeting on January 8. It will feature a panel of women addressing the topic, “Jews by Choice.” These women made the choice to convert to Judaism. It should be an engaging presentation, followed by a Q & A. ($5 non-members) All Hadassah General meetings are at 7:00 pm at the Senior Center on Halsey Road.

On January 24, we will have our first book discussion of the year, And After The Fire, by Lauren Belffer. This novel, inspired by historical facts, is the story of two women, Susanna Kessler, Sara Levy and their families. Although the women lived two centuries apart, their lives were interwoven by the mystery surrounding a music manuscript and its origin.

Brunch for a Bunch will return for the 7th time on January 27. It is a very popular Hadassah event. Hadassah

members open their homes to host a lovely bagel brunch for other members and their significant others. It’s a wonderful way to socialize with new and old members and make new friends.

Hadassah Hospital Saves Soccer Fan’s Life in Newly Inaugurated Heart Center

Mickey Peretz, age 36, was attending a soccer game in Jerusalem. Little did he know that he would be the first patient to receive a life-saving heart catheterization at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem’s new Irma and Paul Milstein Heart Center.

When Mickey mentioned that he felt a burning sensation in his diaphragm, his friend realized something was wrong. Before he knew it, Mickey was in an ambulance. He was just minutes away from Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem where he met Dr. Ronny Alcalai, who performed a cardiac catheterization.

Dr. Alcalai noted that Mickey was relatively young to have suffered a heart attack that was caused by a coronary artery blockage. Because two of his three coronary arteries were blocked, the catheterization procedure took longer than expected due to the abnormal position of one of his arteries. Dr.Alcalai noted that this is an excellent example of the importance and effectiveness of a micro-invasive treatment, allowing a young person like Mickey to return to normal life, despite the heart attack.

Mickey,sharing his thoughts, says "I think I was very fortunate that everything happened at the game in Jerusalem. I received incredible care by an amazing medical staff at Hadassah, and, coincidentally, was the inaugural patient at their new, beautiful Heart Center."

Hadassah Has Cards and Certificates for all Occasions:

Cards available for births, birthdays, anniversaries, congratulations, get well and sympathy. (Most cards are $5)

There are special certificates for planting trees in Israel. (Most certificates are $18)

There are special certificates to honor an event or for a memorial (Most certificates are $18)

All cards and certificates are addressed and mailed for you!

To order, contact either: Michele Greenfield at [email protected] or

Andrea Lasker at [email protected] (Phone numbers may be found in the Resident

Directory)

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The Stonebridge Shalom Club has just concluded its first year. We are proud of what the Club has accomplished and that 648 members joined us for our inaugural year.

We ended our first full year with a stunning performance of the Off-Broadway show, Verzet Amsterdam. The author was able to entice the entire original cast to come together for one last performance. It was a wonderful evening followed by a discussion with the author and cast.

On December 8, we had our second annual Shalom Club Hanukkah party. It was a great success and

everyone had a wonderful time. Also in December, our Cultural Committee hosted a trip to the Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.

The coming year promises to be equally exciting and program-filled. We have a wonderful program planned for our February meeting. Larry Wolfert, who many of you know, will be offering a brand new program, promised to entertain and delight the audience. We are working on securing a great performance for our April meeting, Jewish Broadway, filled with fun and song.

All of our small programs and discussion groups will continue for 2019 as well. These include the Children

of Holocaust Survivors Group, Holocaust Remembrance Group, Jewish Current Events, and Jewish Cooking Classes. In particular, watch your email for upcoming Shalom Club movies, and for Shalom Club cooking classes, which will feature a Hamentashen baking class for Purim on March 6, a Kugel class for Passsover on April 3, and a Blintz class for Shavuot on May 21.

The Cultural Committee is also planning a trip to Israel in October of 2019. Information can be found at Shalomclubisrael.com.

We are now accepting membership dues for 2019. The dues will remain $18 per person. All are welcome to join. If you joined our Club after October 1, 2018, the dues you paid will cover you through 2019.

An email went out in December with an application form. Please submit the form in an envelope with a check for $18 per person made out to the Stonebridge Shalom Club. Envelopes can be placed in the Shalom Club mailbox in the Clubhouse.

Thank you, and we hope you join us for another great year.

Shalom ClubAlan Mitzner and Neil Wolf, Co-Presidents


The Stonebridge Investment Club meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Clubhouse Theater for about an hour. The meeting is followed by light refreshments and discussion with the speaker and others in the Grille Room. One-time membership dues are currently a strictly voluntary $10. The Club is open to all Stonebridge residents. New members are welcome. The Club aims to explore both new and traditional investing topics. We are always seeking suggestions for interesting topics and speakers for our meetings.

We were fortunate to have a guest speaker at some of our previous meetings. In August the speaker was Amanda Glanz, a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Retirement Counselor. She spoke about “Unique Income-Oriented Alternatives to Bonds.” She is the daughter of Alan Yaeger, a Stonebridge resident. In September, Alan Lerner, a distinguished economist and Stonebridge resident presented his analysis in a talk entitled “Outlook for Financial Markets and Economy.” In October, Bob Wasky of the Tarpey Group, discussed Medicare. In November, our guest speaker was Adam Rubin, Esq. of Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC in East Brunswick. Adam spoke about “Wills & Trusts, Managing Estates, and How the New Tax Laws affect Estate Planning.” Steve Birnbaum arranged for Adam to speak.

Sometimes in lieu of a speaker, the Club shows various 30-minute lecture videos in the Clubhouse Theater. These videos have been purchased from The Great Courses Company. A list of course lectures is available on request. Following each video lecture presentation, residents Michael Bauer and Morley Goldberg have moderated a discussion for about 30 minutes.We then convene to the Grille Room for light refreshments.

Stonebridge Investment Club

Leonard Baskin The Drama Club has been very busy and we are planning to stay busy with several new projects. In November we were supposed to perform two one act plays written by our members for the Women’s Club meeting. The snow gods conspired against us so unfortunately our performance was canceled, but we hope to reschedule.

We also had our major performance of Radio Suspense Theatre at the end of November. We had many new talented actors take part in that production and we hope to see them as well as others in our future performances. Preparing for that show which was set in 1943 was great fun for the entire cast. The ladies especially enjoyed creating costumes appropriate for that era.

We are looking forward to having a smaller performance or reading in the Grille Room or Clubhouse Theater in the early spring. We are also hard at work planning for another major performance in the Ballroom at the end of June. Stay tuned for further information as details develop.

Please feel free to attend a meeting or give us a call if you are interested in joining us or acquiring more information. We are always interested in seeing new faces and finding new talent.

Drama ClubApril Furst

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From a Man’s Point of View - A Book ReviewJoel Littman

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain

STONEBRIDGE MEN’S BOOK CLUB

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As America continues in its role as the world’s guardian of democracy and the beacon of hope and freedom, it pays the dear price of sending its brave young men and women into harm’s way. In this novel, Ben Fountain takes us back to a day, Thanksgiving 2004, and opens a window into the way Americans view war and the warriors who are sent into battle as their valiant surrogates. It is an articulate, satirical, comical, angry, accusatory, cynical, and very poignant commentary on a very sensitive and difficult topic that prods the reader to self-examine his/her own sense of reality.

The story revolves around eight young heroic soldiers in Iraq, members of Bravo Squad, who devastate a group of insurgents in an intense fire fight captured on video by an embedded journalist team. They have been returned stateside as a reward for their bravery and to be used in a kind of two-week victory lap tour that is more akin to a PR propaganda spectacle. The soldiers have been feted wherever they have been and as a result nearing the end of the tour are a bit exhausted from all the food, drink and the totality of exhilaration. On this day, Thanksgiving, they are to be the prime sideshow and half-time attraction at a Dallas Cowboys football game. Tomorrow the squad heads back into the maelstrom of Iraq.

This entire orchestrated event is dubious for these young heroes. They have lost one of their comrades, in many ways, the linchpin of the unit and they are

being exalted and acclaimed on possibly the worst day of their lives. Bravo Squad has been smothered by throngs of well-wishers wherever they have gone to the point of being crushed by the enthusiasm of people being amongst these bona fide war heroes.

Billy Lynn, the story’s 19 year old protagonist, on this day feels besieged by his fellow Americans. The description of the intense and electric atmosphere of the stadium coupled with the ecstatic, emotional and gratitude-gushing moments meeting the team’s owner, the players, the cheerleaders and the well-heeled fans in the exclusive dining club, all coalesce into a frenzy of patriotism that all at once seems somewhat grotesque and troubling for Billy and his buddies.

Within the plot, Billy experiences a fleeting flirtation with a Dallas cheerleader that controverts a delusion of desperation. The squad’s moment of glory at half-time with Destiny’s Child and the barely costumed cheerleaders exacerbate the circus atmosphere engulf-ing them. Compounding the anxiety, the squad impatiently awaits the possibility of their exploits being adapted for a movie with the potential of a wealthy payday.

Fountain gives the reader a vibrant picture of what Bravo squad endures on a special day before returning to war. The language is salty and sharp with a plethora of really smart metaphors. In the end, one has to decide if the intent was a novel with a social commentary that was celebratory or perhaps somewhat damning.


Women's Book Club NewsRhoda Cutler

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Simply save your pop tabs from your soda or other cans. Then drop them off in the red box located near the mailboxes in the Stonebridge Clubhouse lobby. Tell your neighbors and friends to collect as well.

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"Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live." – Anne Sweeney

On January 10, I will lead the discussion of Fortune is a Woman by Elizabeth Adler. Set in turn-of-the-century San Francisco and Hong Kong, the novel tells the stories of lifelong friends. They met in the aftermath of San Francisco’s devastating 1906 earthquake – the Mandarin Lai Tsin, a runaway American heiress, and a young Englishwoman. Against all odds they made their dreams come true, building one of the world’s largest trading companies and most luxurious hotel. Wary of love yet vulnerable to passion in its most dangerous forms... The Mandarin would pass his multi-billion-dollar empire only to the women in the Lai Tsin dynasty along with one last devastating truth.

Sweeping from the turn of the century through the 1960’s, from the Orient to San Francisco and New York, this novel is of new wealth and old privilege, family passions and secret shame, of women surviving, triumphant, in a riveting saga of romantic intrigue.

The book Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover is about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. Sandy Rubin will lead the discussion on February 14 about Tara Westover who was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag." Lacking any formal education, Tara began to educate herself. She taught herself enough mathematics and

grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University, where she studied history, learning for the first time about important world events like the Holocaust and the Civil Rights movement.

Educated is an account of the struggle for self-invention. It is a tale of fierce family loyalty and of the grief that comes with severing the closest of ties.

Coming up:January 10 Fortune is a Woman, Elizabeth AdlerFebruary 14 Educated: A Memoir, Tara WestoverMarch 8 A Piece of the World, Christina Baker

KlineApril 11 The Stars Are Fire, Anita Shreve

Meetings are held in the Arts & Crafts Room of the Clubhouse at 7 pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month.





The Stonebridge Veterans’ ClubSteve Bauman

Little Known Facts About the Vietnam Wall in Washington

Here we are approaching 2019 and still going strong. Our usual activities including movie night, breakfast club and game night continue with enthusiasm. A "pot luck" dinner, hosted by Anne Marie Winters was another event enjoyed by all attendees.

What's new on the horizon for singles you ask? Well, it has been rumored that trips to exotic places are being explored with Cuba being considered.

Our Sunday afternoons are being filled with Kelsey Theater presentations. Among the offerings are Newsies, Crazy for You and Sunset Boulevard. Once again our holiday celebration was held in the Grille Room with a catered dinner.

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Rather than rehashing our bi-monthly meetings, the Veterans Club strives to present interesting, veteran-related articles to the residents. Although it has been 62 years since this war took its first soul, to some it seems like yesterday. Many of our members served their country at this difficult time. This article is about the National Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. However, New Jersey has its own Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial (https://www.njvvmf.org). The wall is lo-cated just off the Garden State Parkway at Exit 116 and worth a visit. The address is One Memorial Lane, Holmdel, NJ 07733 and is located next to the PNC Bank Arts Center (aka Garden State Arts Center).

Many of us have visited the Vietnam Wall in Washington and were moved by it. (The contents of this article were passed on to us by another veteran.)

There are 58,267 names on the wall arranged chronologically by date of death and then

alphabetically. Here are some facts about those who made the ultimate sacrifice:

• The first known casualty was Richard B. Fitzgibbon of North Weymouth, MA, who lost his life on June 8, 1956. His name is listed, along with his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Richard B. Fitzgibbon III, who died on September 7, 1965.

• 39,996 were 22-years of age or younger.• 8,283 were 19.• 33,103 were 18.• Ten (10) were 17.• Five (5) were 16.• One was 15 - PFC Dan Bullock.• 997 were killed on their first day in Vietnam.• 1,448 were killed on their last day in Vietnam. • 31 sets of brothers are on the wall and three sets of

fathers and sons.• Eight (8) women were killed nursing the

wounded.• 244 soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor

during Vietnam and 153 of them are on the Wall.• The most casualty deaths for a single day during

the Vietnam War was 245 on January 31, 1968 (Tet Offensive).

• The most deaths for a single month was 2,415 in

May 1968. • West Virginia had the highest casualty rate per

capita at 711.• 54 soldiers on the Wall attended Thomas Edison

High School in Philadelphia, PA.• The town of Morenci in Arizona (population 5,058)

had nine graduates of Morenci High School enlist in the Marines on Independence Day 1966. Only three retuned home.

• Three boyhood friends from Midvale, Utah went to Vietnam and, in the span of 16 days in late 1967, all were killed - one on November 22, the 4th anniversary of JFK’s assassination; the second on Thanksgiving Day; and the third on December 7th, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Many of the Americans who read this, will only see the numbers that the Vietnam War created. However, those who were there and survived, along with the families of those who did not, can still see the faces and feel the pain that these numbers represent.

There are no noble wars, just noble warriors.


In the late 1880s, a new movement called “verismo” began in Italian opera. It is derived from “vero” or true. We also call it realism. The operas were based on true life people, their problems and their daily lives.

The first great verismo opera was Cavalleria Rusticana (1890), Italian for “rustic spring,” by Piertro Mascagni (1863-1945). This one-act opera takes place in a small Sicilian town on Easter Sunday, and is one of my favorites. The problems of the characters are those of real people. Audiences saw in verismo real life situations that they could associate with. The music is beautiful. I especially love the overture which continues throughout the opera.

Cavalleria Rusticana is usually coupled with another early short verismo opera, Pagliacci (1892) by Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857-1919). This is a tragic story of love, jealousy, and murder among a band of touring clowns that is derived from an actual incident. The music is stirring, especially that of the famous aria “Vesti la giubba,” which has been sung by all the famous tenors, including Enrico Caruso. This aria is sung at the conclusion of the first act when Canio discovers his wife’s infidelity, but must still prepare for his performance as Pagliaccio the clown. It is often regarded as one of the most dramatic in operas of this time period.

Other Italian composers were also involved in the verismo style, which dealt with operas from other eras. These included Francesco Cilea (1866-1950), famous for Adriana Lecouvrerur (1902). This opera will be performed this winter at the Met. Also, Umberto Giordano (1867-1948) whose opera Andrea Chenier (1896) concerned a famous poet during the French Revolution. Giordano used realism by setting the real Andre Chenier’s poems to music. The finale has one of the greatest love duets in opera.

Opera had progressed in less than seventy years from the comedies of Rossini and the beautiful music of the bel canto style to the high emotion and spectacle of Verdi to the realism of verismo.

Opera MomentsLen Hyman

Verismo Opera

The last great composer of the verismo type of opera was Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924). His four most performed operas are La Boheme (1896), Tosca (1900), Madama Butterfly (1904), and Turandot (1926). My favorite opera is La Boheme, the bohemians. In my opinion, Act I of this opera has the greatest arias in opera. It takes place on Christmas Eve in the bohemians’ attic in Paris. Mimi the seamstress and Rodolfo the poet meet and fall in love.

Another Puccini opera that has love, hate, revenge and murder aspects is Il Tabarro (1918), which is the first of three one-act Puccini operas of Il Trittico The other two operas are Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. Il Tabarro takes place on a tugboat located on the Seine River outside of Paris. It has elements of jealousy, hate and murder.

French operas, such as Georges Bizet’s (1838-1875) Carmen (1875), are also examples of verismo opera. Carmen is also one of my favorite operas. The music is passionate and the arias are outstanding.

I love all types of Italian and French operas, whether they are bel canto or verismo!

If you have any questions concerning opera, please email me.

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It didn’t take me long to realize that I was not in Kansas anymore. When a bull elephant approached our open-air jeep, waved his ears, raised his trunk and trumpeted, I was speechless. When a magnificent leopard climbed a tree just a few feet from us and I saw his recent kill up in that tree, I was in awe. When we had lunch overlooking a lake and a herd of more than six-hundred buffalo straddled by to take a drink, all I could do was watch in amazement. My trip to Africa was not a vacation in the true sense of the word; it was not really a journey but a surreal adventure.

Eileen Adams and I spent three weeks in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. We stayed in London for a few days prior to the tour which began in Johannesburg. Within minutes of leaving the airport, I was thrilled to spot a giraffe in the wild. It became only more exciting after that.

Our first stop was at a beautiful, sprawling teakwood lodge called Thornybush located on a private reserve bordering Kruger National Park. Warthogs, antelope and monkeys greeted us when we left our cabins. We

saw the “big five” – lion, elephant, cape buffalo, leopard and black rhino, and so much more. It may be hard to believe but the three baby hyenas we saw coming out of a den were very cute. It was difficult to remain silent in the jeep so we did not scare off the animals even

AfricaCecelia Weisenberg

though I wanted to call out every time a wild animal appeared out of nowhere. During the game drives our guide and tracker helped us to understand issues of conservation, ecology and animal behavior.

The next four campsites were remote and rustic with each area having a unique landscape. The one in Zambia was on the confluence of two rivers where we sailed in pontoon boats amidst hippos and crocodiles. We had a hot cooked breakfast spread out with tablecloths and silverware along the river’s edge. While staying at the camp in Zimbabwe, we visited a village and a school, interacting with the residents and children. In Chobe National Park in Botswana, we surveyed a wide open savannah with land and animals as far as the eye could see. Each morning while we were having breakfast, baboons frolicked on the hills alongside the lodge. In the Okavango Delta (also in Botswana) we rode in mokoro dug-out canoes, similar to gondolas in Venice being guided through the reeds and waterlilies. There we slept in zip-up tents with some modern conveniences inside. Throughout the trip we learned about the history, tribal culture and the political situation of the various countries.

Our last stop was at Victoria Falls which was a spectacular sight even in the “dry” season. One can only imagine David Livingstone approaching these falls in his little canoe. No wonder he disappeared for five years.

Cecelia Weisenberg



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My husband Bill and I recently vacationed in Aruba – our very first trip to this beautiful Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. I intended to write about the magnificent beaches, abundance of water sports, trade-winds that bring cool breezes, beautiful hotels and casinos, and the many great restaurants – each one better than the other. English, Dutch and Spanish are spoken alongside the local tongue, Papiamento. But I quickly learned that as first-time visitors, we are probably in the minority. Perhaps sharing some helpful information for anyone who hasn’t recently traveled to Aruba might be more interesting.

We were offered the use of a relative’s time share in the area known as Eagle Beach, where there are many low-rise resorts, restaurants and some casinos. Eagle Beach is a public beach, and has been named as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

As first time vacationers to Aruba, our initial concern was whether or not to rent a car in order to visit other areas of the island. After some research, we

decided on taxis – ultimately a great decision! Taxis were available everywhere with virtually no wait time. Cars were literally lined up outside of hotels, restaurants and casinos. The convenience of door to door service and not worrying about driving after a few cocktails was an added benefit. Sharing the cost of trips with our traveling companions made it all the more worthwhile. Fares were typically $10-12 per trip and set by Aruba’s Transportation Department. To our delight, every driver was pleasant, amusing and willing to share dining suggestions as well as other information that as first-time tourists we found very helpful.

Wanting to stock up on snacks, beverages and breakfast foods, we made our first trip to “Super Food,” a local supermarket. And what a surprise as we found it comparable to Wegmans or McCaffrey’s! Shopping was easy, American dollars were gladly accepted and prices were similar to those at home. Samplings of cheeses and other fare were offered.A variety of prepared foods was available as well as wine and liquor. A good selection of wine was available for $14-$20. We found this also to be true in the market shops at many of the hotels. Since the island recently eliminated the use of plastic bags, shoppers are expected to supply their own. Attractive, reusable shopping bags were available for purchase at a nominal cost.

One of the fabulous restaurants we dined at was Papiamento in Noord. The setting reflected a lush, tropical garden. Tables covered in white table cloths surrounded a pool filled with floating petals, and made for a romantic evening. As the sun set, white lights illuminated the pool, making the setting quite stunning. The food, wine and service were amazing.

We hope to visit Aruba again and join the many travelers who have returned to this “Happy Island” filled with natural beauty, sunny weather, great beaches and more!




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I had just finished a tough tennis match. It was quite warm and the suntan lotion was starting to inch its way down my forehead toward my eyes. I picked up my cellphone when a noise indicated that I had a text message.

“Where’s Charlie?” it said in CAPS. This must be serious. It seems that Charlie was depressed because of the gray skies, cold weather and locked gates that prevented him from playing tennis on courts one or two. He continued to dream of the past season with the Senior Men’s Tournament, the Mayor’s Cup Tournament, and the Friday night mixed doubles games. He loved rushing to get online before anyone else to register for a friendly game on the Stonebridge tennis courts, sitting under the gazebo and chatting with fellow tennis players, talking at poolside about the talented and untalented opposition players and just loving the camaraderie of the Stonebridge tennis players.

Along with the text was a picture of Charlie’s hangout. He had set up camp outside of courts one and two. His sleeping bag was neatly placed on a plastic sheeting in from of the locked gate. His tennis racket cover served as his pillow. Cans of tennis balls were lined up and ready to be opened. Snacks and bottles of Gatorade were strewn around. A box of Dunkin Donuts was open.

He had placed a list of court rules in a conspicuous position on the gate. But where was Charlie? He was really longing for the warm weather and some Stonebridge tennis. We had invited him down to Florida but he chose to stay up north near his beloved Stonebridge courts.

If you see Charlie please let him know that you care about him. Try cheering him up. You could bring him a warm drink, a warm blanket, your best wishes and perhaps a tarp.

I hope you find Charlie. He’s such a nice guy. I look forward to seeing you all at Stonebridge in the spring. Please keep me informed about Charlie’s whereabouts.

Remember - We love tennis and you, Charlie!


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In addition to E-ZPass and other electronic ways to pay our bills, we can now delete our run to the supermarket and order our groceries online from the comfort of our computers.

I found myself sitting there in February, a blizzard filling my driveway, and all I had to do was click and my milk, bread, and deli items would appear at my door.

I began to follow the directions to sign on to this miracle of cyber-shopping. Goodbye car being dinged in the lot. No more lists of coupons lost. Forget those high school cashiers looking puzzled at a head of fresh radicchio and mumbling, “Is this lettuce?”

Forget watching toddlers whining in their kiddie seats pulling down jars of jam and putting up with the constant, "Mommy, mommy, I want, I want." And that music, that horrible piped in music that goes on and on and you know the song but it really doesn’t resemble the song. I am surprised there haven’t been more arrests for “supermarket rage” in the parking lot or the dairy aisle.

I started to rethink this cyber-ordering and the benefits of cutting coupons and actually trolling my supermarket aisles for an hour.

There’s a subtle pleasure in picking your own

produce. You can talk to Tony, the produce man, who can offer tips on how to best prepare that arugula salad. Tony might even cut up some juicy cantaloupe samples for you. I enjoy the bakery counter where my two lady friends always have a few day old cookies or small chunks of marble-pound cake to sample. The deli counter is another social center. You take a number and Louie yells out, “Number 23, next. “Can I taste the pastrami, Louie? Gimme just a nosh.” When he cuts your roast beef he always says, "It’s a little over?” In sixty years I have never heard a deli man say, “Sorry, it’s a little under” What about fish? Do you want a nice salmon or flounder? A good fish man is hard to find. He may advise you that he wouldn't buy the tilapia today. I now realize we need to talk to people.

Another consideration is jockeying for the best cashier, the one who takes all your questionable coupons from 2010. Best of all are the impulse items. There are the tabloid magazines with news of Martians secretly running the White House along with rows of chocolate bars. We all know that we fill our cart with items not on our list. Sure, get two half-gallons of ice cream. They're on sale! With a cyber-list what you ordered is what you get. We need social connections when we go food shopping. Don't we meet old friends we haven't seen in months and spend twenty minutes catching up?

I think I’ll take my chances in the parking lot, the produce aisle and all those whiny kids wriggling out of their shopping carts. At least I get to see Tony in the produce aisle, Eddie, the Fish Man and score a few, free cookies with my bakery ladies.

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Buon Appetito!Daniel Cooperberg and Ira Marcus

Basile'sOur latest eating escapade took us to Basile's, a

family-owned Italian restaurant located on Park Avenue in Freehold. The restaurant is located in an attractive standalone building with ample parking. The interior of the restaurant is appealing, featuring exposed brick walls and wooden tables that are not too closely placed. Although we dined on a cold rainy evening, there appears to be a good-looking outside area for alfresco dining when the weather permits. The tables have cloth tablecloths and napkins, which our readers know is a plus for us. By contrast, the cheap looking cheese and pepper shakers looked out of place. The restaurant is a BYOB, also a plus.

Dan and I were joined this evening by Matthew Galanty. We were still recuperating from our Thanksgiving feasts and opted to pass on appetizers.

Matthew ordered traditional Italian comfort food, meatballs and spaghetti. Dan ordered one of the specials, Veal and Shrimp Francaise, and Ira ordered another of the specials, something Chicken Salvatore. All of the entrees, including the specials, come with a house salad. Although small in size, the salads were fresh, and included carrots, cherry tomatoes and olives. We were given a plate of garlic rolls for the table, which we enjoyed.

Unfortunately, the entrees disappointed us. Matthew's meatballs were tasty, but there was a reservoir of thin, watery sauce at the bottom of his bowl, which led him to hypothesize that the chef had not fully drained the pasta before plating it. The Francaise sauce on Dan's dish lacked the fresh lemony flavor that a good Francaise sauce should have, and tasted far too salty. Finally, Ira's dish was a total mess, although perhaps in retrospect he should not have ordered it based on the description provided. The dish contained a sautéed, breaded chicken cutlet topped with ricotta cheese, which in turn was topped by melted mozzarella. The cutlet was served on a bed of angel hair pasta with Fra Diablo sauce. The sauce was surprisingly spicy, to Ira's liking, but all the cheese and the overcooked pasta made for a gooey mess.

The Tartufo desert we had was average. It was attractively served in quarters with a nice helping of whipped cream. The chocolate shell was thick and tasty, but the cherry inside was hard and icy.

The restaurant does have a nice separate dining area in the rear. Perhaps with judicious menu choices, tasted in advance, it would be a good place to have a party.

On our five Tartufo rating scale, we give Basile's two and a half Tartufos.

ALL INTERESTED BRIDGE PLAYERS

Open Bridge GamesMonday and Thursday 1:00 pm

2nd floor card room across from the TheaterFor information contact Joan Fierstein

Duplicate BridgeTuesday 7:00 pm

2nd floor card room across from the TheatreFor information contact Merle & Trevor Barnett(Please call in advance so we can plan for play)

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Explore Your HorizonsRosalind Blinder

Every year I try to find new places to keep us active during the cold months from January through March. While exploring possibilities, I hit upon the following winter activities. Who knew?

1. Maple SugaringNew Jersey has quite a few nature preserves and they

offer an opportunity to discover one of nature’s best sweets: maple sugar. Bundle up and head to the forests, where you can get a glimpse into this fascinating industry during the height of the maple sap season. When you get home, whip up your favorite pancake or French toast recipe and enjoy.

Maple Sugaring Celebration at Duke Farms1112 Dukes Parkway W., Hillsborough908-722-3700 ext. 2; dukefarms.org

Environmental Education Center Every Saturday and Sunday from February 18-March 12190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge908-766-2489; somersetcountyparks.org

Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education CenterWinter Break Camp for KidsFebruary 16, 19 and 20142 Bordentown-Georgetown Rd.609-298-4028; fernbrookeducation.org

Fosterfields Living Historical FarmA Winter's Day on the FarmFebruary 573 Kahdena Rd., Morristown973-326-7645; visitnjfarms.org

Great Swamp Outdoor Education CenterSaturdays and Sundays from January 20-February 25247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. 973-635-6629; morrisparks.net

Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in TitusvilleMarch 3, 4, 10, 11Participate in a hands-on demonstration of home

maple sugar production and see how it’s all done.

Reeves-Reed ArboretumMaple Sugaring FestFebruary 25165 Hobart Ave., Summit908-273-8787; reeves-reedarboretum.org

Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve in PenningtonFebruary 2131 Titus Mill Rd., PenningtonHead to the Watershed Center for the Birds-n-Brunch

Mini-Camp, where kids can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, then bundle up for a trek outside and a lesson on maple sugaring.

Tenafly Nature CenterSundays from February 4–March 25313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly201-568-6093; tenaflynaturecenter.org

Trailside Nature and Science CenterFebruary 17 and 19452 New Providence Rd., Mountainside908-789-3670; ucnj.org

When I think of ice fishing, I think Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, not New Jersey. However this turns out to be a popular pastime for many in the Garden State.

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February is the perfect time for ice fishing in New Jersey, as the cold winter months mean a solid ice base for heading out on the lakes. Find your perfect fishing spot at these popular ice fishing locations.

• Lake Hopatcong and Lake Musconetcong at Hopatcong State Park in Landing, where you can reel in winter catches such as perch and pickerel.

• Assunpink Lake in Allentown is home to an array of fish, from pickerel to crappie to bass.

• Take your pick from 29 fish species at Spruce Run Reservoir in Clinton.

• Wawayanda Lake in Hewitt is stocked with everything from trout to landlocked salmon.


One Byte at a TimeBud Sparks

VPNsYou may have heard this term before but are not

familiar with its meaning. Simply put, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure connection through an insecure medium (the Internet). When accessing the Internet, using WiFi, or sometimes even secured WiFi, hackers can spy on your Internet data, steal identity, record credit card information, read emails, and more. A VPN connection can provide an Internet user with security, anonymity, and freedom.

• Security: A VPN heavily encrypts all your Internet traffic. This prevents others, such as governments and hackers, from intercepting your data.

• Anonymity: You can browse the Internet anonymously because your personal IP address will be hidden from the Internet as soon as you connect to a VPN server. You can only be traced to a VPN server, but no longer to you.

• Freedom: Allows connection to servers all over the world.

Setting up your own VPN is very easy. The first step would be to find a provider that you like. There are many VPN providers to choose from. Some of the more popular providers are ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, NordVPN, IPVanish, and GooseVPN, to

name a few. Each has differences related to cost and available features. Monthly costs start from a few dollars to about 10 dollars for a one year subscription. Purchasing multi-year subscriptions will give you a considerable discount.

Based on experience, I would recommend that you thoroughly research the vendor that you choose to be your VPN provider. Finding one that supplies you with chat service, a phone number, and tech support via email is most important, in case you have questions or need help with the installation or on-going issues. Also, one that provides a free evaluation period will allow you to examine and test the product before purchasing it.

In addition, you should be aware that there is always a trade-off when using a product that provides you with security or protection. You can certainly increase your level of protection with anti-virus software, anti-malware software, or a VPN, but you may sacrifice a small decrease in your pc performance. This, of course, would be natural, since these security programs run in the background and use services and processor cycles to make them work efficiently.

Note: Much of this information was acquired from VPN news and reviews.


Knowledge FactoryBarbara Iskowitz

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You’ve noticed them before, those small sticker labels on produce at the grocery store. You’ve probably mistakenly eaten one or two before. This is a part of a grocery store “language” to help communicate information about each piece of produce.

The PLU code on the label reveals more than just the price of any particular item. The PLU barcode tells the cashier what they need to know in order

to ring up the item, but it also informs the consumer how that particular crop of food was grown. From the code on this sticker, we can learn if the product is organic or otherwise.

A PLU is made up of four numbers. If the sticker has only four numbers, then it indicates to the buyer that the product was grown with the use of pesticides. Bananas, for example, are marked with the four digit code of 4011, indicating that the produce has been treated with a pesticide, typically one that is approved for conventional farming.

Some PLU codes have five numbers. If the number code starts with an 8, then the fruit is identified as genetically modified, meaning that scientific methods have been used to manipulate the fruit in some way, either to make it bigger or to make it more resistant to pests. If you’re trying to avoid genetically modified foods, then avoid produce PLUs that begin with the number 8; for example, a banana code would read as 84011.

Produce with a five digit code beginning with the number 9 is considered organically grown. This would mean that the farmer did not use pesticides or use genetically modified practices. An organic banana would then be labeled as 94011.

These food labels can help you stay committed to making healthy choices for you and your family. Not every non-organic item in the produce section is loaded with pesticides, but these stickers can help you stay informed, especially when it comes to a particular group

of foods that have been labeled “The Dirty Dozen” by the Environmental Working Group.

The Environmental Working Group has identified fruits and vegetables that fall into two groups. Fruits and vegetables under the “Dirty Dozen” category have a higher toxins count due to pesticide use. The dirtiest of the ‘Dirty Dozen” are strawberries, apples, nectarines, peaches, and celery.

Some fruits and vegetables naturally resist pests and, therefore, do not need pesticides or the pesticide does not stay on the food itself. This group has been labeled by the Environmental Working Group as the “Clean Fifteen” and includes avocados, pineapple and sweet corn.

Reading food labels and knowing which groups of products are more susceptible than others to pesticides can help us to know more about our food. While not all produce is laden with harmful chemicals, we can use the information at our fingertips to make better informed decisions.

And now you know…


A Message from Our NurseMary Wolfram, RN

Every seven minutes in New Jersey an older adult 60+ is seen in the emergency room for a fall (2017).

Every year 3 million older adults are treated for injuries from falls.

Falls are the leading cause of death from injury in adults 65 and over.

What can you do to not become a statistic?Maintaining your health is very important to staying

safe. Eating a healthy diet, exercise to strengthen your legs and improve balance and an active social life all contribute to a safer life. Have your feet and eyes checked every year. Wear shoes that fit well and have slip resistant soles. Replace eyeglasses as soon as you notice a need. Talk to your doctor about any medications you are taking and possible side effects like feeling dizzy or tired. If you have a fall, are worried about falling or feel unsteady, discuss it with your doctor as soon as possible.

It is a good idea to check your home for safety hazards. Keep floors and stairs free of clutter.

Remove throw rugs or tape them down. Install grab bars in the bathroom, inside the tub and next to the toilet. Be sure there is a nonslip surface in the shower/bathtub and on stairs. Have handrails and lights installed on staircases. Add lighting to dimly lit areas of your home. Leave a night light on when it is dark to assist you if you have to get up.

No one ever expects to have an accident; being prepared in the event you have a fall could save your life. There are many medical alert systems on the market today. Some have GPS and work wherever you may be; others only work when you’re in your home. There are also systems that have sensors that can detect a fall and can send assistance without having to activate the alarm. A medical alert system can also be added to the alarm systems in Stonebridge homes. The cost varies depending on the unit. There is no system that is right for everyone. Decide which features are important to you and choose accordingly.




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When I was diagnosed with Stage III esophageal cancer, the doctors told me they had good news and bad news. I said let me hear the good news first. They said we can do chemotherapy, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks and 28 radiation therapy treatments during that same time period. They said that afterward they would let me rest for two months and then do major surgery during which they would remove two-thirds of my esophagus and one-third of my stomach.

I said that I had asked for the good news first. They said “that is the good news.” The bad news is that, after we do all of that, you will have a 5-10% chance of living five years. I decided to go ahead with the protocol, and I am happy to say that in May 2019, I will celebrate 19 years post-surgery,

When I inquired about what caused my disease, they asked if I had heartburn. I told them I had heartburn for about 30 years, I would take an over-the-counter drug and it would be gone. The heartburn would come back at least twice a week but non-prescription drugs resolved the problem temporarily.

After a few years post-surgery, my wife Ginny and I decided that we wanted to give something back. We formed the Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation (ECEF) with the following website: www.fightec.org. The Mission Statement of the ECEF is to bring awareness and educate the public about esophageal cancer. We want to walk the journey with patients who have this disease and to support research projects that would lead to early detection of the disease.

Please check out these websites for more

Heartburn Can Cause Esophageal CancerBart & Ginny Frazzitta

information:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di-a2OBw5Rshttp://fightec.org/services/http://fightec.org/grants/

We have been and continue to be a 100% volunteer organization with over 90% of the donations we receive going to research projects and patient programs. We are a 501C3 IRS-approved corporation, and we have our financial statements audited by a CPA firm. (see: http://fightec.org/financial-statements/).

Each year we sponsor one event called the Day at the Races which is held at Monmouth Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey. This event is held in September and we will be submitting potential dates to Monmouth Racetrack at the beginning of 2019. For the first time we will also have a Golf Outing to be held at Greenbriar Golf Course in Monroe Township at a date to be determined, probably in May.

The organization is involved in the following social media sites. Please feel free to follow us on any of these sites:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ECEFS/Twitter: www.twitter.com/ECEFInstagram: www.instagram.com/ecef_We would like to ask our Stonebridge Community

to view this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di-a2OBw5Rs and share it with their families, friends and business colleagues as we believe awareness of this disease will lead people to see a doctor and, hopefully, catch it at an early stage. This will save lives.

If you live alone, it’s a good idea to have a “buddy” to check in with daily. If they don’t hear from you, they can check to be sure you are alright and, if necessary, send help. Having contact with people outside of your home can also help with feeling less isolated. Many older adults have little contact

with anyone outside their home which can lead to depression, poor health and cognitive decline.

Being prepared for an emergency can make the difference between life and death in some cases. Being proactive in preventing and preparing for emergencies is the smartest way to stay safe.

Notice from Your NurseTo schedule an appointment for lab work in your Healthcare Center call 609-409-1472


What is the Role of the Hospitalist?Stephanie Fitzsimmons EdD, MSN, RN, APRN –BC

A long time ago the concern of many residents was to understand the role of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. As time elapsed and experience occurred with these professionals, our culture has accepted the role of the NP and PA as health care providers. Now there is another role to understand – the role of the hospitalist. Due to changes in the health care system, this role has evolved to help the primary care physician and to treat the patient better and more efficiently. When you go to the emergency room, the physician who treats you is an emergency trained physician. The emergency room physician sends a report to your primary physician or gives a report to you – so your problem and treatment is communicated to your primary physician. The hospitalist can be compared to the role of the emergency physician.

Hospitalist is the term used for doctors who are specialized in the care of patients in the hospital. The hospitalist movement was initiated about a decade ago and has evolved due to many factors. These factors include: convenience, efficiency, financial strains on primary care doctors, patient safety, cost-effectiveness for hospitals, and the need for more specialized and coordinated care for hospitalized patients.

Most hospitalists are board-certified internists (internal medicine physicians) who have completed the same training as other internal medicine doctors including medical school, residency training, and board certification examination. The only difference is that hospitalists have chosen not to practice medicine in a dedicated office due to personal preferences. Some hospitalist physicians are family practice doctors or medical subspecialists who have opted to do hospitalist work such as intensive care doctors, lung doctors (pulmonologists), or kidney doctors (nephrologists).

An advantage is that hospitalists have more expertise in caring for complicated hospitalized patients on a daily basis. They are more likely to be available most of the day in the hospital to meet with family members, follow-up on tests, and simply to deal with problems that may arise. In many instances, hospitalists may see a patient more than once a day to assure that care is going according to plan, and to explain test findings to patients and family members.

Hospitalists also coordinate the care of patients, and they organize the communication between different

doctors caring for a patient. They serve as the point of contact for other doctors and nurses for questions, updates, and developing a comprehensive plan of care. Hospitalists are also the main physician for family members to contact for updates on a loved one.

Because hospitalists are in the hospital most of the time, they are able to track test results and order necessary follow-up tests promptly. This is in contrast to the traditional setting where your primary doctor may come to the hospital the next day to follow-up on results and take the next necessary step at that time. This provides an efficient use of time and healthcare dollars.

The main disadvantage of having a hospitalist take care of you is that they probably do not know your detailed medical history as well as your primary doctor. Hospitals and physicians are working together to ensure that communication between the primary care doctor and the hospitalist takes place. Ideally and usually this occurs at least twice during a hospitalization, once upon admission and again prior to discharge from the hospital.

I submitted almost the same article 18 months ago but felt that more and more practices are using hospitalists – and reassurance may be required. Of course, many of us would prefer to go to Dr. Marcus Welby from the 1970’s television show, but those days are gone I remember when the ATM machine changed the practice of using envelopes when you deposited a check or money. I did not care for the new process and I was going to change banks; however, when I researched a new bank, I found that most of them had changed to the no-envelope system for deposits.

Proceed with caution – do not leave a doctor that you have a relationship with to go to a new health care provider who may change the office rules in the near future and use a hospitalist.

Upcoming Stonebridge Lecture January 9, 2019 1:00 pm Shoulder Pain is limiting

and painful. Reaching to perform certain tasks becomes almost impossible. There are a variety of causes of shoulder pain. Dr. V. Sathyendra is an orthopedic physician who will present a short lecture on Rotator Cuff Tears: Symptoms and Treatment Options.

Please register for lectures with the Nursing Office at (609) 409-1472.


Medicare is Always There for Those Who Want It or Need It

Paul Onish

There is just so much one can say about Medicare. Either you are independently wealthy or not. If you own an insurance company, you probably won’t have to worry. However, if you don’t, you should.

Just because you turned 65 or are near to that age, Medicare is an almost free health care insurance policy you have been paying into for a VERY LONG time. As seen on TV, they pay 80% you pay the rest. However, if you are still working, and are past 65, keep working and enjoying your individual or company’s health care insurance. It might be lower than Medicare. If you are no longer working for a company that offers health care insurance and are not yet signed up for Medicare Part A (Hospital) and Part B (Doctors), you should consider it quickly. The penalty for not signing up can cost you a lot of money over your lifetime. There are also plans that take care of Drugs (aka Prescriptions), Vision, Dental, Gyms (although we have a nice one now), and other items.

As they say on TV, radio, in mailers and in

magazines, Medicare pays for 80% of the costs; you pay the rest! If you are healthy, NO ISSUES! We are living longer; therefore, as we age the tendency to get a little sicker exists. And as we age and need care, we will need to pay for that care, regardless of where it comes from. Whether it’s in the form of medicines, seeing a medical specialist or having to go into rehab for fractures or brain issues, they cost more than you think. Some people who are healthy are paying $350.00 per month. That is $4,200 per year per person, $8,400 for two. Others are paying under $1,000 per person with copays included. That’s quite a difference.

In 2020, the Government will be asking all the Medicare insurance companies to offer Plan G. Whether it’s a high premium (with or without a co-pay) or a low premium with co-pay, they will be trying to standardize on one program to make it less confusing for everybody.

Look to all insurance carriers in New Jersey that are offering some type of program to get into or try to get out of during January, if you do not like the one you’re in. You can exchange the one you have for a more or less expensive program if you want or need the coverage… or want to pay more or less for the product. It’s up to you.

Call your healthcare professional to discuss your options. You’ll be glad you did.

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What About Mouthwash?Michael Zaref, DDS

Ahh! That minty taste of freshness tells you that you’ve done it right – mouth care 101.

But do you need to use mouthwash? Even more important – is it even good for your mouth?

Interestingly, the answer is both yes and no.Listerine original formula - the former “king of

mouthwashes” had several ingredients, one of which was alcohol – actually 28%. Some Colgate products had over 15%, Cepacol 14.5%. That is more than a nice merlot at 14% or beer at 4-5%. And yes, some people (desperate) have been known to drink these mouthwashes! They usually end up in the hospital ER. Can you imagine James Bond asking for a Listerine cocktail, with an olive – shaken, not stirred? Alcohol has a tendency to dry out the oral tissues, causing irritation, as it gradually dissolves the mucus layer on the mouth tissues. Alcohol has been implicated as a causative agent in mouth and throat cancer. Yikes! Let’s get the alcohol out! Now many mouthwashes – but not all - are alcohol free. Read labels before you buy. Mouthwash is a multi-billion dollar industry and competition is fierce.

Some mouthwashes are merely temporary “perfume”. They still won’t cover up last night’s garlic. Some mouthwashes claim to “kill the germs that cause bad breath.” Antibacterial washes do just that. There are

500-650 species of bacteria of the 20 billion total present in the mouth, but not all will be killed by a swish and rinse! The replication rate of bacteria is 4-5 hours to fully populate the mouth again. Back to square one. Overuse of antibacterial mouthwashes can also disturb the normal balance in the mouth, resulting in fungal infections (thrush). Some antibacterial agents (prescription) will leave a brown stain on the enamel, building up to an unsightly color, which can be removed by a thorough professional cleaning. However, dentists often recommend its use in cases of severe gum infection. It’s not a do it yourself decision.

Some mouth rinses have fluoride, (small amount) and claim to prevent cavities from forming.

No big deal. It’s OK, as long as you don’t swallow it. Do not expect magic. Fluoride needs contact time to be effective, and a 30 second rinse won’t be miraculous. Some claim to whiten teeth. Again, not enough power in the whitening agent and not enough time for tooth contact.

This all sounds frustrating – most of the claims are useless. Except for the prescription mouthwashes written by your dentist, they really don’t do very much. So, enjoy the “fresh feeling” for a while. The real secret is proper brushing, Water Pik, flossing, and visiting “Dr. Yankem” regularly.

Enjoy a Night of MusicOpen to all residents, musicians and singers 7:30 pm on the

Last Wednesday of Every Month Clubhouse BallroomVisit our website to learn more about us and for current information: www.stonebridgejammers.com

ATTEND A JAM SESSION


Monroe Township Public LibraryMuseum Pass Program

Reserve a Pass(You will need your library card and PIN)

monroetownshiplibrary.org/services/museum-passes/

Passes are available for a 3-day loan period:Day of pick up-pick up after 4:00 pm

Day of use (the day you plan to visit the museum)Return: return before 11:00 am day after use (1:00

on Sunday)Late Fee: $5.00 per day

MUSEUMS AVAILABLEBattleship New Jersey (Camden)

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens (Brooklyn, NY)Cooper Hewitt (New York City)

Elmwood Park Zoo (Norristown, PA)Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill, NJ)

Garden State Rocks (Morganville, NJ)Guggenheim Museum (New York City)

Insectropolis (Toms River, NJ)Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ $3.00 off

with library card)Monster Mini Golf (Eatontown, NJ)Morris Arboretum (Philadelphia, PA)

Morven Museum & Gardens (Princeton, NJ)Museum of the American Revolution (Philadelphia, PA)

Museum of Modern Art (New York City)Newark Museum (Newark, NJ)

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art (Philadelphia, PA)Popcorn Park Zoo (Forked River, NJ)

New Jersey State Park Pass (one vehicle)Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center (Holmdel, NJ)

PRINTABLE PASSESAcademy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia, PA)

The Frick (New York City)Grounds for Sculpture (Hamilton, NJ)

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum (New York City)Mṻtter Museum (Philadelphia, PA)

National Museum of American Jewish History (Philadelphia, PA)Wheaton Arts (Millville, NJ)

COUPON PASSESAmerican Museum of Natural History (New York City)

Bounce U (West Windsor, NJ)Jenkinson Aquarium (Point Pleasant, NJ)

ProSkate (Monmouth Junction, NJ)Silverball Museum (Asbury Park, NJ)

Monroe Township Chorus

JOIN THE MONROE TOWNSHIP CHORUS

If you are a Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass and would like to join the Monroe

Township Chorus, join us at the Monroe Township Senior Center, at 12 Halsey Reed Rd on Tuesday mornings from

9:00 am to 11:30 am beginning January 15, 2019.

We sing four part harmony.You do not have to be a senior citizen

to participate since men and women of all ages are welcome. Come join the fun and camaraderie of a wonderful group

of men and women and share "The Gift of Song."

For more information contact Sheila Werfel, Director at 609 619-3229.

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Heard Around Stonebridge…..What was your favorite TV show when you were growing up (and why)?




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My favorite TV show as a kid was "I Led Three Lives." I was only 10 years old and interested in advertising! That's why the role of Herbert Philbrook, an advertising executive who worked for the FBI as a communist spy appealed to me. This was also a true story and I later learned that J. Edgar Hoover approved every script.

Fred Block - Drawbridge Drive

My favorite TV show growing up was “The Milton Berle Show.” When I was a little girl, I truly believed that he was MY Uncle Miltie. Tuesday night was my special night watching my uncle on TV!

Audrey Markman – Diamond Spring Drive

Without a doubt “American Bandstand” was my favorite TV show growing up. I can vividly recall racing home each day with my girlfriends. We loved to watch the opening with the dancers behind the cutout map of the United States. It was the early 60’s and life was all about seeing the latest dance trends, keeping up with the “regulars” and seeing the rising new singing stars perform.

Barbara Nalitt - Turret Drive

My favorite show was “St. Elsewhere.” It was filled with great characters. One minute you are sad, the next laughing. Once a scruffy looking guy came into the ER, the doctors said he needed a blood test, a urinalysis and a stool sample. His reply: "take my shorts".

Marvin Gutkin – Ravenslake Road

We really liked “I Love Lucy!” It was hysterical! We loved the characters, Lucy and Desi and their family, and Ethel and Fred. The episodes which we especially remember are the assembly line one where the machinery is going too fast, and Lucy stuffs her mouth and dress with chocolate pieces because she can't keep up, and the Vitameatavegamin commercial. In this episode Lucy needs to do many retakes, and gets woozy from taking many spoons of the vitamins.

Gail and Steve Tuckman - Diamond Spring Drive

My favorite show was "Spin and Marty."A series of episodes on the Mickey Mouse Club. Marty Markham was the rich kid who was not accepted at the Triple R Summer Boys Ranch especially by the poor Spin Evans. But by the end of the series, Spin and Marty become fast friends. These eleven minute episodes ran from November, 1955 to December, 1957. These were simple shows of friendship and loyalty.

Bob Pisano - Diamond Spring Drive

I enjoyed many wonderful shows back then: “Abbott & Costello,” “Laurel and Hardy,” “The Rifleman,” “Superman.” But best of all was Sunday's “Million Dollar Movie.” Standouts include “Jason & the Argonauts,” “Mighty Joe Young,” “King Kong”, those James Cagney musicals, Fred Astaire, Shirley Temple movies...., now THAT was entertainment!

Barry Sokol – Diamond Spring Drive


Movie MavenShirley Zuk

Green BookA serious Oscar contender at a time when issues of

racial interaction hold a prominent spot in the daily news cycle, Green Book is a motion picture with a strong overlay of social conscience. The film sprinkles comedic moments into an otherwise tense observation of prejudice and injustice in the Deep South of the early 1960’s.

Inspired by a true story, Green Book takes place in 1962, and follows Tony “Lip”Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen), a white, hot-tempered Italian American New York City bouncer at the Copacabana, who takes a temporary job driving suave and cultured black concert pianist, Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) as he travels for two months throughout the Midwest and the Deep South on a concert tour. As the vulgar, working-class, and admittedly racist Tony and the incredibly well-educated, intelligent Dr. Shirley get to know each other on the road, they challenge stereotypes and grow to form an unlikely friendship.

Tony and Dr. Shirley also flip traditional roles. The former, thuggish and street smart, is lacking in patience and diction. The latter is genteel and urbane, a lover of classical music and refinement. He frequently defies Tony’s expectations, having never heard of the music of Chubby Checker or eaten fried chicken, and preferring silence and solitude to comfortable chatting. When others observe them – Tony chauffeuring Dr. Shirley- it sets tongues wagging, especially in Dixie… (Yes, there’s a little reverse Driving Miss Daisy here).

The movie’s title refers to a pamphlet, now a historical guide, published at the time that listed motels, restaurants and other establishments in the South that were “friendly” to colored people. The reality of what this means hits home the first time Tony and Dr Shirley use a Green Book locale, which is dirty, unkempt, and not at all like the accommodations Dr. Shirley is accustomed to.

Mortensen and Ali both give fabulous performances in this feel-good road-trip drama that’s part buddy comedy, part history lesson, and part social commentary on friendship and race. Mortensen reportedly gained more than 30 pounds for the role and acquired a credible New York accent, and Ali crafted a character whose cool exterior hid deep wounds and internal divisions.

Director/co-writer Peter Farrelly developed the screenplay with the help of Tony’s son, Nick, and

Brian Hayes Currie. In my opinion, Green Book is a heartfelt ode to the bond between two real-life men. It is effective and affecting, while being careful to avoid overdosing its audience on material that some might deem too shocking or upsetting.

What’s in a Color?Lois Israel

As white as ………………An early morning snow

A bride’s new wedding gownThe ghost on Halloween

The six white stripes on the American flagA polar bear in the Arctic

A baby’s fresh diaperThe powder on top of a donut

A lily in early springA pair of brand new Keds

A baby’s first toothThe moon on a clear night

The salt on your dinnerA coconut pie for dessert

A beautiful dove in the skyA roll of toilet paper

A fluffy piece of cottonA marshmallow on top of a sundae

Whipped cream just churnedA swan in the lake

Milk for your cerealA rabbit in the spring

And I’m sure there are many, many more!!!





Milestones

If you would like to add your name to Milestones,

send your name, birthday, and anniversary to: [email protected].

Write "Milestones" in the subject line.

Baby-To-Go-ProgramMany Baby Items Available To

Borrow At No Cost To You

To borrow items contact Ilene Cashman: [email protected]

To lend items contactSharon Hershkowitz

[email protected]

The Stonebridge HOA assumes and acknowledges no responsibility for any items borrowed.

We look forward to seeing you!The BOOKMOBILE stops at Stonebridge on

alternate Tuesdays from 10:15 am to 10:45 amLook for the BOOKMOBILE in the

Clubhouse Parking Lot

We are on the road with our bus full of books,bringing the Library to you!

• Get a library card • Check out books• Return Library materials • Ask reference questions

• Request specific books and materialsBookdrop at the Senior Center

There is a Library Book Drop at the Senior Center. You can return your books at this walk-up book

return located in the west side parking lot.

January 22February 12

March 5

JanuaryBirthdays 1 Lois Waxman2 Stefano Rago Paul Scheck3 Norma Barrow4 Reggie Johnson5 Don Sandoli6 Carol Burke Yzhak Ronen8 Len Condo Joel Littman10 Lois Calman Sheila Wolf12 Emil Erlich13 Judy Maida John Wolf14 Steve Wohlstetter22 Bobbie Schwartzberg23 Michael Accordino Allan Adelson26 Gloria Meyer28 Ed Edelson29 Loretta Di Coscia Judy Neuman31 Nathalie Bloom Claude Heller Harold Small

JanuaryAnniversaries 4 Harriet & Jeffrey Mallen6 Phyllis & Larry Weissblum9 Linda & Michael Shapiro Marcia & Marty Tobias12 JoAnn & Nick Tricarico 23 Karen & Doug Slater25 Jackie & Fred Block26 Lois & Harvey Katz

FebruaryBirthdays1 Betty Campagna Rosemary Kennedy John Pezzullo2 Stan Rubenstein3 Jerry Shaw George Snyder Sue Weingarten4 Aldo Casciorizzo Maxine Parvin Karen Slater6 Roz Blinder Ellen Lubiner8 Elaine Arden9 Miriam Ellison10 Ilene Janofsky11 Jeff Boss Paula Greenberg14 Ken Wortman15 Bob Befumo18 Bob Goldstein19 Joan Shey20 Cheryl Dougherty 21 Sandi Losurdo Sy Rubin Loren Sattinger22 Bud Sparks23 Herb Nalitt Ben Secretario Gail Tuckman24 Marty Cohen25 Bea Grossberg27 Larry Weissblum

FebruaryAnniversaries3 Reba & Dan Sudberg 8 Debby & Henry Saphow11 Rosalie & Aldo Casciorizzo14 Cheryl & Sean Dougherty22 Judy & Stephen Garfinkel


Famous Bridges Sharon Hershkowitz

Do you know where these bridges are located?

AKASHI KAIKYO GREAT BELTALCANTARA IRONBROOKLYN MACKINACCHAPEL MILLAUCHARLES PONT DU GARDCHENGYANG PONTE VECCHIOCHESAPEAKE BAY RIALTOCORONADO STARI MOSTFORTH SYDNEY HARBOURGOLDEN GATE TOWER


Talk of the Township Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro

Cold Weather Tips

• Departs Stonebridge to Freehold Raceway Mall at 8:55 and 10:45 returning to SB at 1:00 and 2:40 M–F

• Departs Stonebridge to Palmer Square 9:20 and 11:05 returning to SB at 1:05 and 2:55 M-F

• In town Shuttle Tuesday and Thursdays Call before 4PM the day before. 10:30 AM Pick-up at SB going to several local shops in Monroe. Details in the Concierge’s office. (Lt Blue Tri-fold).

• For Medical Appointments in Monroe, Curb to Curb Service 5-7 day advance notice is required. For details please call 609-443-0511

Monroe Township offers free Bus service To

several locaTions direcTly froM our fronT door

The Farmers' Almanac has predicted that Winter 2019 will be a blustery, snowy and icy affair here in New Jersey. It promises to be colder than normal through the eastern states. For those of us who

aren’t headed to Florida seeking a warmer climate, here are a few tips to review to make sure you and your home are safe and warm this winter season. PREP YOUR HOME

• Invest in weather stripping for your doors and windows. Keep heat in and cold out.

• Clean your gutters to remove any leaves or debris that is blocking the flow of water.

• Perform maintenance on your furnace and fireplace. • Protect pipes from freezing and make sure to shut

down your irrigation system.PREP YOUR CAR

• Put a “winter supply” box in your car for emergencies with water, blanket, and gloves.

• Check your engine coolant and antifreeze levels.• Check your tire pressure and tread depth.• Use winter windshield wiper fluid and make sure to

check your windshield wipers. • Switch to a winter-grade oil at your next oil change.

PREP YOURSELF• When clearing off your car, dress warmly, protect

your hands, face and ears, take frequent breaks, and tell someone before you go outside.

• Watch for signs of hypothermia, frost bite and carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Get a flu shot and wash your hands, often!

MONROE TOWNSHIP’S WINTER PREPARATION

While the gated communities manage their internal road conditions, the township concentrates on keeping our roads safe and clear. Our Department of Public Works will be treating township roadways with brine up to 12 hours before snowstorms. The brine keeps ice from forming on roads, but only works when temperatures are above 25 degrees and cannot be used in extremely cold temperatures.

DPW begins plowing township roadways when there is an accumulation of at least 2.0 to 2.5” inches of snow on the ground. Our drivers will apply salt, coated

with calcium chloride, before snow showers begin and continue to salt during the entirety of the snow fall.

Middlesex County conducts plowing operations of many of our main thoroughfares including Forsgate Drive, Applegarth Road, Perrineville Road and Spotswood Englishtown Road.

During cold emergencies, Code Blue plans will be initiated. If you or someone you know loses heat or needs protection from the elements, Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management has worked to guarantee that we have local resources in place. Every municipality in the county has identified locations to accommodate residents seeking shelter from the severe weather. Monroe has three locations designated as WARMING CENTERS, including the Monroe Township Library at 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township Senior Center at 12 Halsey Reed Road and the Monroe Township Community Center at 120 Monmouth Road. These 3 facilities are available during regular business hours. Additional information about Code Blue is available by calling NJ Hotline at 2-1-1 or the Office of Emergency Management at (732) 521-0222.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the Farmer’s Almanac has missed the mark on this winter forecast. I hope you enjoy a safe and healthy winter!


What’s Happening in Monroe TownshipPaul Onish

Paul Onish

Road Repair: I hope by now the intersection of Perrineville Road and Plainsboro Road (at the intersection of Stop and Shop) has been completed and we will no longer have any issues making advanced left turns as the “Left Turn Arrows” have been illuminated and the road has been widened. Most of Route 33 between Applegarth and Millhurst Roads has been resurfaced and the “Frost Heaves” have been removed. What’s next, you ask? I’ll tell you …

Bridge Repair: The 11-month project to replace the bridge on Perrineville Road has been completed on time and on budget. Too bad it took this long, but they needed to purchase some land and hardware, some paint and guardrails to complete the job.

Bus Stop Schedule: I have been speaking with Coach USA /Suburban Transit and Academy regarding new schedules. They should be completed before the publication of this issue. (Not as a hard copy but on the internet) They produced 100,000 copies and have to distribute them before they reprint. Go to: www.coachusa.com/suburban for details.

Bus Shelter: Monroe Township Engineering has been asked to review the location on Applegarth Road at the Stonebridge corner to see if it is feasible to install a Bus Shelter. It will not be an overnight success but, after approval by the Monroe Town Council, and signed off by our Administrator, it will be sent to Middlesex County for a vote. If approved by the Freeholders, it then travels to the NJDOT and NJTransit, who will do a site review to see if it meets ADA compliance, prior to delivering and installing the shelter. Oh, I forgot… The Stonebridge residents may have to give up 40 Square feet of land for the Shelter to be built. I hope that we will approve this land acquisition.

Police Department: The Police suggest you register at www.nixel.com to receive important hourly or daily notifications about the road closures, accidents, weather issues and Township issues that have just occurred.

Fire Department: Currently all three Monroe Township Fire Departments are working with Monroe Township EMS to institute a First Responder Policy in which the Fire Departments will respond and assist EMS on varying calls. Once the Policy is reviewed and

instituted there will be a clear vision for the responders and required assistance. It will enhance the public safety for the residents of the Town.

Monroe Public Gardens; with Monroe Township approval the Gardens will be building a “Greenhouse” for those who are motivated enough to grow vegetables from seeds. The electricity will be supplied by JCP&L.

Monroe Library: The Library will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on Monday, April 1, 2019 with a series of special events starting in January. There are so many things happening it could keep you busy all day. Music, Movies, Concerts, Art Exhibitions, Book Café and Reading by authors, Sewing, Genealogy, Archaeological excavation. All events are open to the public.

Conrail: We have been in touch with Conrail regarding the bad surface on Federal Road near Tracy Station Road. Monroe has paved the road surfaces near there but Conrail owns 70 feet in both direction of the tracks and they have said they have it on their to-do list for 2019.

Gables Retail: Hackensack Medical Center offices. This large area at the south end of the complex will be utilized for medical offices.

Elections: Our Fire District will be having its elections on Saturday, Feb 16, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in our local firehouse on Halsey Reed Road. Please vote and consider reelecting Michael Frisch, a Stonebridge resident.


Highlights from the Monroe Township Senior CenterEdited by Sharon Hershkowitz

Being a registered member of the Senior Center is free and available to Monroe Township residents 55 years of age and older. The monthly publication, Senior Focus, is distributed around the 15th of each month and at that time members can register for the monthly activities.

Advance registration is recommended to guarantee easy admission to a program. Registration is also available on the same day of an event from 9:00-11:00 am. Members are encouraged to see if there are openings in a class up to two days in advance and on the program day. If you are unable to attend a registered program, a cancellation call would be appreciated. The Center phone number is 609-448-7140. For more info, visit the Center to pick up a calendar of events or visit their website at www.monroetwp.com.

Transportation to and from the Center is available to Township residents. This door-to-door service is free during Center hours of operation to any and all related office and Center business. For more info or to be put on the bus schedule, call the office manager at the above number.

Following is a condensed list of what is happening during the month of January.

HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTHThe Bulging Bagel and Other Tales - on Monday, January 7, at 10:30 am, learn how to put portion distortion in its place and get some helpful tips on avoiding portion pitfalls while eating at home or out.

Preventive Health Challenge - on Wednesday, January 9, at 10:30 am, learn how to stay healthy and enjoy life. Find out what to do to prevent disease and illness. Free cholesterol screenings will be available.

Inflammation Top 10 - on Wednesday, January 9, at 1:30 pm, join a discussion about how inflammation happens in the body and the most common causes of it.

Mindfulness Benefits - on Thursday, January 10, at 1:30 pm, join a discussion about the benefits of staying positive and how making simple changes can bring you peace and joy.

Singing Bowls - on Friday, January 11, at 1:30 pm, Himalayan Singing Bowls come to the Center to demonstrate the healing benefits of vibration medicine.

Rewire Your Brain - on Monday, January 14, at 10:30 am, learn how to keep your mind razor-sharp and stress at bay.

Drivers' Safety Class - on Tuesday, January 15, at 8:45 am, enhance your driving skills during this AARP class. Call the Center for pricing and availability.

Release Negativity - on Tuesday, January 15, at 10:30 am, join a group that will focus on positive and practical ways of minimizing worry to improve your health and lift your spirits.

Got Five Wishes? - on Wednesday, January 16, at 1:30 pm, discover why your "five wishes" are an important step to self-exploration and to meaningful conversations about advance care planning with your loved ones.

Palliative Care - on Thursday, January 17, at 10:30 am, learn about the importance of and differences between hospice and palliative care programs.

Clear Captions - on Tuesday, January 22, at 10:30 am, join a group that will discuss a phone and captioning service that is provided at NO COST through a federally-funded program.

Eat Well, Age Well - on Wednesday, January 23, at 10:30 am, join an informative discussion on the 2019 recommendations for nutritional needs as we age.

Mindful Stretching - on Thursday, January 24, at 1:00 pm, join an interactive chair program that incorporates range of motion movement and flexibility to maintain a healthier body.

Rotator Cuff - on Monday, January 28, at 10:30 am, join a discussion about the symptoms of and treatment options for rotator cuff tears.

Life's Support - on Monday, January 28, at 2:00 pm, join this introductory group coaching session. Discover how "The Wheel of Life" will target areas in your life that need nourishing.

Anxious to Awesome - on Tuesday, January 29, at 10:30 am, explore simple, but powerful, techniques to promote peace of mind and lower harmful hormones caused by stress.


LAUGHS, LYRICS AND LECTURESBetween the Covers - on the second Tuesday of every month, at 10:30 am, book lovers unite.

iPhone Basics - on Thursdays, January 10 and 24, at 10:00 am, join this workshop about the many uses of an iPhone. Fee - $10

Cozy Cuisine Demo - on Friday, January 11, at 1:00 pm, enjoy this tasty demonstration by the Chelsea Senior Living Chef that will help you stay warm this winter.

The Frozen North - on Monday, January 14, at 1:30 pm, explore the far ends of our planet with photos of Greenland, Alaska and the high Canadian Arctic.

NOVA Knows - on Tuesday, January 15, at 1:30 pm, explore the mysteries of the universe during this enlightening presentation that ponders the question: Are we alone?

Time to De-clutter - on Wednesday, January 16, at 2:30 pm, learn about the health benefits of de-cluttering your environment.

Worldly Book Tour - on Thursday, January 17, at 10:30 am, come discuss the book, Midwinter Break, with Monica from the Monroe Township Library. You must have read the book to attend.

Music of Webber - on Friday, January 18, at 10:30 am, enjoy a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber's songs as stars perform his memorable melodies.

Dumplings Demo - on Wednesday, January 23, at 2:00 pm, celebrate the Chinese New Year early with a dumplings demo.

Country Jamboree - on Friday, January 25, at 7:00 pm, get ready to slap your knees for this free event featuring classic country music.

The Highwaymen - on Wednesday, January 30, at 1:00 pm, enjoy the legendary sounds of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and more.

Judge for Yourself - on Thursday, January 31, at 10:30 am, Judge Jen will share true and, sometimes, controversial cases and their outcomes.

LET'S GET PHYSICALThe following classes start the week of January 7 and

run for 10 sessions. If you would like course descriptions, please contact the Center. Course fees - $40 pp

Mondays - Shape it Up (9:00 am), Move & Groove (10:00 am), Yang Tai Chi (11:15 am)Tuesdays - Body Works (9:00 am), Triple 15 (10:15 am), Pound (11:15 am), Pilates (3:30 pm)Wednesdays - Total Toning (9:00 am), Bodies in Motion (10:15 am), Breathe & Stretch (11:15 am)Thursdays - Chair Yoga (9:00 am), Body Works (10:15 am), Core Fusion (11:15 am)Fridays - Zumba Gold (9:00 am), Boot Camp (10 am), Up to Barre (11:00 am)

New Night Classes - begin Thursday, January 10, for 10 sessions:Ballroom Dance (6:00 pm) - Fee $40 per coupleBoomers' Fitness Challenge (6:00 pm) - $40 ppGentle Mat Yoga (7:00 pm) - $40 ppShape it Up (7:00 pm) - $40 pp

New Saturday Classes - begin on January 12 for 10 sessions:Get Fit Core (9:00 am) - $40 ppMeditation Class (10:15 am) - $40 pp

FREE Saturday "Senior Pop-Up Series"Begins January12 - Healing with Crystal Balls (10 am)Begins January 26 - Benefits of the Daily Stretch (10 am)

ARTISTICALLY SPEAKINGNo Press Printing - starting on Monday, January 7, from 9:30-11:30 am, learn to do printing without a press at this 6-session class. The class will focus on making prints, creating your own stencils and making your own stamps. Fee - $30 pp

Collage with Karen - on Tuesdays, January 8 and 15, join this 2-session workshop where you will create a personalized collage using various mediums. Fee - $10 pp

Dabble & Do - on Friday, January 11, from 10:00-11:00 am, join this 8-session, stress-free art class where you will have different mediums to use. No experience necessary. Most supplies provided. Fee- $50 pp

Beads & Weaves - starting on Wednesday, January 30, at 1:00 pm, join this 10-session custom jewelry making class as you create necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc. in different ways that are uniquely yours. Fee - $50 pp


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Councilman Leonard BaskinHappy New Year! It’s hard to believe that another year

has passed by so quickly, but it has. First, I would like to recognize the generosity of my

friends and neighbors who contributed to the PBA Toy Drive, donated to the food and blood drives and volunteered in the Community throughout the holidays. You are compassionate and caring. You have made this special time of year better for children in the hospital and families in our Town.

As we begin 2019, Monroe remains a diverse, vibrant and thriving Community. We remain fiscally strong. We continue to invest and improve our infrastructure. We are continuing to preserve acres of open space and we are expanding our recreation opportunities all over Town. I know I speak for myself and my fellow council members when I say we are looking forward to another year in the service of the residents of Monroe Township.

The beginning of a new year always motivates us to recommit ourselves; from diets and exercise, to watching our bottom lines and clipping coupons. Let’s all recommit to our Community this year by attending Township Council meetings, exploring the amazing programs at our Library, or simply enjoying one of our cultural arts concerts.

Our Stonebridge neighborhood, and indeed the Township, is an ideal place to spend retirement. I look forward to working with each of you to make Monroe Township a better place.

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