December 2012 - Senior Source Book

At LA k e Ri d g e 

Volume 15 • Number 12 

DECEMBER 2012 

A Great Place To Live 

The Fairways Legend is authorized by the Fairways Homeowners Association 

Photo by Paul Halpern


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Fairways Legend

Fairways Legend 

Proofreader 

Helen 

Hojnoski 

The Fairways at Lake Ridge 

Co-Editor 

Al Walter 

Writer/ 

Proofreader 

Linda 

Werner 

Proofreader 

Kathy 

Luraschi 

Editor 

Lynn Buechler 

Proofreader 

Barbara 

Chesnicka 

Adrienne Langan 

Burton Mokotoff 

Rabbi Jacob Friedman 

Writer 

Eleanor 

Venturini 

Proofreader 

Miriam Skaar 

Co-Editor 

Nancy Romanenko 

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Amelita 

Berardi 

ConTRiBuTing WRiTERS 

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Barbara 

Trevaskis 

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Writer 

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Halpern 

Proofreader 

Norma 

Levine 

Priscilla Moriarty 

Robert Mattsson 

Rosalie Auerabach 


Table of Contents 


Activity Coordinators / Lifestyle Assistants........16 

Activity Group Updates.................................13-15 

Board Schedule ......................................................7 

Calendar..............................................................63 

Cook's Corner........................................................48 

Crossword Puzzle................................................58 

Fairways Bus Schedule........................................19 

Fairways Organization Chart.................................7 

Let’s Go Traveling...........................................44-45 

Poet's Corner...................................................55-56 

Public Safety.........................................................20 

Swimming Pool Rules.........................................18 

Theater Listings....................................................60 

Upcoming Special Events...............................10-12 

Weekly Recurring Events.....................................61 

Fairways Legend Dec. 2012 Schedule 

Deadline for articles...........................................11/5 

The statements and opinions expressed and the content of all 

articles, reviews and other news contained herein are those of the 

individual contributors and they do not represent the opinions 

or official pronouncements of The Fairways at Lake Ridge 

Homeowners Association, Inc., nor does the Association assume 

or acknowledge any responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy 

thereof. 

The products and services offered herein by advertisers have not 

been tested, sanctioned or approved and they are not otherwise 

promulgated or endorsed by The Fairways at Lake Ridge 

Homeowners Association, Inc., nor does the Association warrant 

that they are fit for their intended purposes. The procurers of such 

goods and services must determine for their own purpose if goods 

and services fulfill their personal needs, under terms and conditions 

that are acceptable to them. 

The Legend reserves the right to reject, edit, or condense all 

submissions, and will not accept any article or advertisement it 

deems libelous, inflammatory, or in bad taste. We disclaim all 

responsibility for the goods and services advertised. Complaints 

should be directed to the Better Business Bureau or the Ocean 

County Dept. of Consumer Affairs. 

The Fairways Legend is printed by Senior Community Media, 

a division of R&K Publishing. For advertising, contact Senior 

Community Media at 732-240-6611. 

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As I drive through The Fairways and 

see the devastation caused by the recent 

storms we have had, it makes me sad to see 

the beauty of this community so damaged. 

Yet, I realize that we are the lucky ones. 

So many people have lost their homes and 

valuables. I was amazed to see a bright pink geranium 

blossom poking its head through the snow in front of 

my house. My neighbor’s pink roses also refused to 

give in to the weather. Think pink! 

It is wonderful to see how The Fairways pulls together 

in stressful times. Harvey came to the rescue by making 

over five pots of coffee for residents who were cold and 

without electricity to make their own coffee. Residents 

came to the clubhouse, sat, drank coffee and just chatted 

with one another. Pat Iacono was volunteering to play 

CDs of old Red Skelton shows and volunteered to show 

two movies that evening. A big thank you to both Pat 

and Harvey for their help in getting us through the days 

without electric. 

Welcome to Jackie Achan, who is our new Property 

Manager. I interviewed Jackie and really enjoyed 

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From the Editor’s Desk 

by Lynn Buechler 


talking with her. I wish her many productive years at 

The Fairways. 

If you will be celebrating your fiftieth anniversary 

or have already done so, please consider putting your 

photos and information in the paper for our February 

Valentine issue. The information regarding what 

to write and how to handle your photos is below my 

editorial. But you may call me if you have additional 

questions. The deadline for this information is the end 

of December. 

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for 

articles in December is the third instead of the 

fifth. Please keep this in mind when submitting 

materials. 

The Legend staff wishes everyone blessed and happy 

holidays. 

Guidelines for 

Fiftieth Anniversary Issue 

Please submit a copy of your original wedding 

photo. Staples will make copies for 99 cents. A 

copy of your Fiftieth Anniversary celebration 

photo is also needed. If your celebration has not 

occurred, submit a current photo. 

Write a paragraph about where you 

honeymooned – the location of your wedding and 

where you lived when first married. Include details 

about your fiftieth anniversary celebration. 

You may begin submitting this information 

at any time. Please drop your articles at the 

Activities Desk in the Clubhouse. I have a 

newspaper dedicated box behind the desk. Any 

questions, please call me. 

New Newspaper 

GuideliNes 

1. Newspaper submissions must be double spaced, 

typewritten, and no longer than two to two and 

one half pages long. 

3. Articles must be submitted by the fifth of the 

month, unless special arrangements have been 

made with the editor or one of the Legend staff. 

Please enclose a CD with your article. Floppy 

discs are now considered obsolete. 

4. All photos are welcome. They will be used at the 

discretion of the publisher and available space. 

5. The staff reserves the right to edit any and all 

articles submitted.

Manager's 

Office 

Dear Homeowners: 

My name is Jackie Achan and I am 

your new Community Manager. 

I look forward to working with the 

Board of Directors and the Residents 

to make Fairways at Lake Ridge the 

best place to live. 

I had the pleasure of meeting some 

of you and I am looking forward to 

working and meeting those of you I 

have not met. 

Before I came here, I was working at Shadow Lake 

Village, a 55 & older Active Adult Community located 

in Red Bank, NJ. Prior to that I was at Four Seasons 

at Mirage, also a 55 & older Active Adult community 

located in Barnegat, NJ. I have quite a few years of 

experience in this field. 

Managers Report 

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The Management Office Team includes Fran Davis, 

your Activity Director, helping you to schedule and 

plan your events. Beth Millman, your Administrator 

,is here to help you with your work order concerns. 

Maintenance Staff, Jimmy Saldutti, is Supervisor of 

Clubhouse amenities and Courtyard maintenance. 

Harvey Chupper will setup all your events, and Russell 

Ernst is here to assist Jimmy on all projects. My goal 

is to work together as a team on all Community needs 

and Administration. 

As always, the Management office is here to help you 

and answer any questions achieving our goal to make 

The Fairways the best place to live. 

I look forward to meeting and working with the 

Residents of Fairways. I hope you all enjoy the holidays 

with your friends and family. Wishing you and your 

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Meet our new Property Manager, Jackie Achan 

By Lynn Buechler 

Jackie is a very vivacious, friendly person who 

immediately makes you feel welcome. After spending 

some time interviewing Jackie, I feel sure that we are 

in good hands. 

Jackie was born and raised in Richmond Hill, Queens 

on a “beautiful tree lined street.” Jackie’s mom and 

dad both worked, so the kids were taken care of by 

her grandparents. “I have wonderful memories about 

my grandparents,” she said. “Richmond Hill was a 

wonderful area to grow up. In those days we would 

play hide-n-seek and be outside for hours.” 

After getting married, Jackie moved to New Jersey 

and now resides in Old Bridge with her daughter. 

Jackie started at The Fairways as a temporary Property 

Manager, but was asked to stay on as a permanent staff 

member. Jackie is very happy in her new position and 

looks forward to many years of productive management. 

“My first day was my first board meeting,” she said, 

“and I was extremely impressed with the exceptional 

people on the board. Everyone I have met is fantastic 

--- from the front desk staff to the various managers. 

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I was really impressed by everyone here during the 

hurricane. Believe me, it’s not the norm.” 

Jackie has an impressive business background, which 

she brings to her new position at The Fairways. She 

worked for Toys ‘R Us in the corporate office involved 

in the construction end of the business. She then opened 

an organic, specialty coffee and tea café in Manhattan 

on Amsterdam Avenue and 86th Street. “Everything we 

served was organic, including our sandwiches, cakes 

and coffees,” she explained. She enjoyed meeting 

and interacting with the customers. For the last seven 

years Jackie has worked for Taylor Management and 

has been involved in property management in senior 

communities. 

When she is not working, Jackie enjoys reading, 

crocheting and cooking. “I also love to socialize with 

family and friends,” she said. 

At the present time Jackie feels that she is in an 

“analysis” period, where she has to assess how things 

are done. “It’s a great community. My ideas will be 

presented to the board. I am here to do a job for the 

community --- to help the community. I look forward 

to the future.”

Fairways organization Chart (november 2012) 

LAWN MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – 2012 

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Board Schedule: December 2012 

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Jackie Achan 

CUTTING EDGING FERTILIZING 

Dec 6 Fall clean up/lime application 

All dates are tentative, and subject to change. 

Board Meeting Public Meeting 


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Snow & ice Policy 2012/2013 

from Board/Managment 

Residents are encouraged to keep a supply of ice melt 

or calcium chloride on hand in the event of melting and 

refreezing of the driveway and sidewalk areas. 

Please Note: What triggers a snow clearing effort is 

an accumulation of three inches of snow. At that time, 

the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager will determine a 

course of action. 

1. The first step is an initial pass on the main 

boulevard. 

2. Step two is a first pass on all resident side streets. 

3. Sand and salt is applied according to the need. No 

homeowners should apply salt to concrete surfaces. 

4. Once the streets are cleared, the contractor will 

begin to clear the resident driveways. 

5. Lastly, service walks will be cleared. All residents 

are asked to please enter and exit their homes by 

way of their garages whenever there is snow on the 

ground. 

6. The order of removing snow shall be rotated with 

each snowfall. 

• Ice Storms are a bit of a different story and will 

be handled accordingly. Resident safety is always a 

primary concern. If ice forms on the roadways, the main 

roads and intersections will be treated first. Resident 

side streets will be treated, if needed. 

Contractor is not responsible for: driveway 

scratches, gouges less than 3/8” in depth, and less than 

1’ in length, lights alongside driveway, pots, hose reels, 

etc. left on the driveway. 

Snow Emergency List – Residents receiving ongoing 

treatment; i.e. chemotherapy, radiation, dialysis, and 

homebound services, will be placed on an emergency 

list. Please notify the office as soon as possible of the 

days and times you will need assistance. Doctor’s 

appointments, dentist appointments, getting to work, 

are not considered emergencies and will not be 

considered. 

In the event of an emergency, please call 911. 

Please refer to the front of your resident directory for 

more information.


30th District By 

Senator Robert W. Singer • Assemblyman Sean T. Kean • Assemblyman David P. Rible 

SenIor newSletter Column • november 2012 

We would like to share information about traffic safety 

and ice and snow, as provided by the Department of 

Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, 

Division of Highway Traffic Safety. 

With the winter driving season here, the Division 

of Highway Traffic Safety is reminding motorists 

to remove all snow and ice from your vehicle before 

driving , especially from the hood, windows and roof. 

It is the law in New Jersey. Motorists who fail to do so 

face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of 

whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle. 

If flying ice or snow causes property damage or injury 

to others, motorists face fines of $200 to $1000 for each 

offense. 

More winter driving tips are provided on the Division 

of Highway Traffic Safety website , and they include: 

• Drive slow (at or below the posted speed 

limit) and adjust your speed for the changing road 

conditions. 

• Turn on your headlights, using low beams when 

traveling in snow. 

• Increase your following distance. In winter weather, 

travel at least eight to ten seconds behind the car in 

front of you. 

• Give snowplows plenty of room to work. Don’t 

tailgate and try not to pass. If you must pass, take 

extreme caution in doing so. A snowplow operator’s 

field of vision is restricted. You may see him, but they 

don’t always see you. 

• Slow down before exiting the highway. Exit ramps 

often have icy patches, sharp curves and stalled or 

stopped vehicles. 

• Have a personal safety kit accessible in your vehicle 

that includes an ice scraper/brush; shovel; jumper 

cables or battery starter; blanket; sand, salt or kitty litter 

for traction; lock de-icer; flashlight and new batteries; 

extra windshield wiper fluid; safety flares/warning 

device; cell phone with spare battery; water and nonperishable 

food; and paper towels or a cloth. 

A complete list of tips and other information can be 

found at www.nj.gov/oag/hts/ice-and-snow.html 

At this website, you may print a two-sided palm 


card which addresses the safety concerns and penalties 

associated with not adequately removing all ice and 

snow from your vehicle before driving. Additionally, it 

includes a list of “Winter Driving Tips” to help ensure 

the safety of motorists during this challenging driving 

season. Additionally, a related Ice and Snow Poster 

can be downloaded. This informational poster can 

play an integral part in any winter driving awareness 

campaign. 

There is also a 30-second TV PSA reminding motorists 

about the snow removal. This amended law became 

effective October 20, 2010. 

You may also click on NJ511 Alerts, available at 

the website, (or go on your favorite search engine to 

511nj.org). This web page presented by the New Jersey 

Department of Transportation provides an easy, user 

friendly way for commuters to see where incidents, 

accidents, congestion and events like weather and 

construction are occurring on New Jersey’s roads. 

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"I heard a bird sing 

In the dark of December 

A magical thing 

And sweet to remember. 

'We are nearer to Spring 

Than we were in September,' 

I heard a bird sing 

In the dark of December." 

- Oliver Herford, I Heard a Bird Sing 

Let’s all welcome Jackie Achan, our new Property 

Manager! While I previously mentioned that I was sad 

about Gina Kuhlwein leaving; I must admit that when 

Jackie joined us, she has been ready, willing and able to 

work, and that is so very much appreciated! Thank you, 

Jackie, for joining our family at The Fairways! 

You all know by now that December is my favorite 

month because that means the holidays are here! I 

just caught a wonderful program featuring “Thomas 

Kinkaid,” and I was so very happy. Aside from loving 

his artwork, there are wonderful feelings of happiness 

and peace in my heart when I look at his pieces. If I 

had the money, I would buy up all his winter scenes, 

as they truly remind me of my childhood during the 

holidays. There is nothing better for me than a snowcovered 

ground, a snowperson on the lawn, holiday 

lights twinkling, the smell of a standing rib roast coming 

out of the oven with sour cream mashed potatoes, green 

beans almandine and dinner rolls dripping with butter 

with a roaring fireplace – I am in heaven and that makes 

me happy! 

By now, all the clubs/groups, etc. have either already 

enjoyed or are going to enjoy their holiday dinners and 

luncheons; and I know for a fact that when one goes 

with the attitude to have a good time, you can have 

even a better time! Everyone is looking forward to and 

wondering what the Grandparent’s Group has up their 

sleeves in re-creating Paris at The Fairways on New 

Year’s Eve! 

A reminder to all Snowbirds to fill out the Snowbird 

form at the management office. 

Also, if you require special needs and feel you 

should be on our Emergency Snow Removal list, 

please contact the management office ASAP (they 

upcoming Special Events 

Compiled by Fran Davis, Activities Director 


will let you know if your situation fits the criteria 

used for this list). 

I wish you all a very Happy and Healthy Holiday 

Season and New Year! 

Here are some of the events taking place in 

December, 2012: 

1 Enclave-Fairways Choral Group Holiday Show at 

7:00PM in our Ballroom 

3 HOA Community Update Meeting in the Ballroom at 

11:00AM 

5 Kimball’s event in the Ballroom at 1:00PM (check 

flyer for details) 

6 Amici Club Christmas Party in the Ballroom at 

6:00PM 

8 Hanukah begins at Sundown 

9 Happy Hanukah to all! 

10 Hebrew Culture Club Holiday Party in the Ballroom 

at 6:00PM 

11 Claddagh Club bus trip to New York City – leaves at 

1:30PM 

12 Garden Club Holiday Tour and Lunch (check flyer 

for details) at the View 

13 Men’s Club Holiday Party at Crystal Point (check 

flyer for details) 

14 Fairways Cinema presents: “The Nutcracker,” a 

ballet starring Mikhail Baryshnikov, followed by 

holiday refreshments in the Ballroom at 7:00PM 

20 Clubhouse Committee Annual Luncheon 

21 Winter begins today 

24 Christmas Eve – Management office closed. 

25 Christmas Day – Management office closed - Merry 

Christmas to all! 

26 Kwanzaa begins 

28 Wine and Cheese Lovers Group event (check flyer 

for details) 

31 Grandparent’s Group New Year’s Eve Gala in the 

Ballroom at 7:00PM 

31 New Year’s Eve - Management office closed 

noTE: For availability or wait list after the sign-up date, 

please check with Fran or one of the Lifestyle Assistants 

at the activity desk (732-942-3213) or contact the person

on the list. Please continue to check the bulletin board at 

the clubhouse or watch the closed circuit TV (Channel 

77) or pick up a copy of the weekly calendar in the lobby 

in the magazine rack outside the library, or check on 

the website, as some sign-up dates, as well as events, 

may miss our press deadline. All dates are subject to 

change. I am a firm believer in double-checking dates 

and times - don’t assume anything – so please give 

me a buzz a few weeks before your function to ensure 

that the date and time is correct and that we have a set 

up, if needed. My e-mail address is franatfairways@ 

optonline. Thanks! 

Some reminders that are easily forgotten, as 

follows: 

If you have not done so yet, please provide the 

Management Office with your e-mail addresses – this 

will be most helpful during snow removal time and for 

other important notices we send out to the community. 

Also, please remember that the “Management Office” 

at the Clubhouse is not the “Management Company” 

(Taylor), and therefore, the “Management Office” does 

not accept checks for your maintenance. If you have 

a question or need to make a payment, please contact 

Taylor Management at 973-267-9000. 

Also, when handing in a Request for Check form – 

please keep in mind that the “normal” turn-around time 

has always been 5 business days - our goal is to have 

them done beforehand, but it does not always work out 

that way. Thank you for your kind cooperation. 

Here are some holiday events going 

on in our area, as follows: 

old Fashioned Christmas Puppet Show 

December 1-30 

Village Green - Historic Smithville Village 

The Brownstone Puppet Theatre & Museum invites 

children of all ages to experience the magic of 

Christmas through the fantasy of the puppet theatre. A 

Teddy Bear Tree & a Pinocchio Tree will welcome you 

to the decorated theatre & museum. The enchanting 

holiday production of “A Teddy Bear Christmas” 

features Annabelle Bear, dancing & skating bears, 

a magical Christmas tree & holiday music on the 

calliope. NOVEMBER 28 through DECEMBER 30 

- FRIDAYS 4 P.M.- SATURDAYS 12 P.M. 2 P.M. 4 



P.M.- SUNDAYS 12 P.M. 2 P.M. - PLUS CHRISTMAS 

WEEK PERFORMANCES! DECEMBER 26-30 12 

P.M. 2 P.M. http://www.brownstonepuppettheatre.com/ 

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Christmas Festival at the Morristown green 


West Park Place at Park Place, Morristown, NJ 

The month-long celebration will feature various 

activities including a train ride around the Green, 

holiday concerts, and ice sculpting demonstrations. Of 

course, Santa Claus himself will be in his house and 

available to visit and have his picture taken with kids 

from one to ninety-two. Click the link below for more 

details. Free Attraction! http://www.morristown-nj. 

org/special_events.html 

Haddonfield's Candlelight Shopping 


Downtown Haddonfield, NJ (Not far from Camden) - 

Step back in time when shopping was pleasant. 

Merchants greet you with genuine feeling and the 

merchandise is distinctive and unique. The streets 

twinkle with white lights and luminaries, while the clop 

of hooves from a horse-drawn carriage mingle with 

the songs of strolling carolers and the sweet sounds of 

a dulcimer. The streets are filled with free events and 

entertainment. Candlelight Shopping Friday evenings, 

6-9pm Carriage Rides, Santa, and a variety of Holiday 

Entertainers - Saturday & Sunday afternoons Carriage 

Rides, 12noon to 3pm & Seasonal Sounds, 12noon to 

5pm. http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/events.php 

Adventure Aquarium's Christmas Celebration 

December 1-January 3, 2013 

Adventure Aquarium - 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, 

NJ. Meet and take photos with Rudolph the Red-nosed 

Reindeer, as well as our newest Rudolph character, 

Bumble, and watch him light a 12-ft Christmas tree; 

take a fantastical ride on the Polar Express in our 4D 

Theater (powered by PSE&G); get down and boogie at 

Gill's holiday mascot dance party; delight in holiday 

treats; or watch as Scuba Santa dives in our 760,000gallon 

Ocean Realm exhibit! FISHMAS at Adventure 

Aquarium is a family tradition you'll want to create and 

relive year after year! http://www.adventureaquarium. 

com/upcomingevents.cfm 

Downtown Freehold Christmas Tree Lighting 

Continued on next page... 

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December 1 

Hall of Records Plaza - 1 East Main Street, Freehold, 

NJ. The annual Christmas tree lighting marks Santa's 

arrival in the borough! 5 pm - 7 pm. In front of the Hall 

of Records. For more information please call (732) 

462-3584. http://www.freeholdcenter.com 

Festival of Trees at Morven Museum 

December 2 - January 10 

Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton, NJ. Morven’s 

annual holiday event where festive trees, artfully 

decorated by local businesses and garden clubs, grace 

each of Morven’s elegant galleries. Tickets: Adults $5 

Seniors (60 & older)/Students $4. Call 609-924-8144 ext 

106 for more information http://www.historicmorven. 

org/programs.html 

"It's a wonderful life," the musical 


Main Street Theater - 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin, 

NJ. The perennial Christmas classic based on the 

Frank Capra classic motion picture that starred Jimmy 

Stewart. George Bailey, a downhearted man, is visited 

by his guardian angel and shown what the world would 

be like without him.. http://www.smstc.org/ 

Downtown Toms River Tree Lighting 

December 4th 

Washington Street, Toms River, NJ. 

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Courtyard of Town Hall and Toms 

River Branch of the Ocean County Library presented 

by Downtown Toms River Downtown Toms River: 732- 

341-8738. Live entertainment. 5 pm - 8 pm. For more 

information, please call 732-341-8738. http://www. 

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Activity group updates 

note: Check bulletin board and tv for any changes of activities planned for the ballroom. 

AMiCi CLuB 

Committee 

The Christmas Party on December 6 will be the last 

event of this year for The Amici Club and the last party 

planned by its present committee. 

Al and Vera Fortunato, Joe and Pat Guardino, Matty 

and Fay Scutaro, Frank and Chris Scialabbo, Frank and 

Claire Occhiogrosso, and Jim and Eleanore Venturini 

are the committee of The Amici Club and have been 

for the past ten years. Through the years, we, the 

members of the committee have enjoyed planning the 

yearly events for our club’s membership. We were so 

happy to see the club grow and become one of the most 

successful clubs of our community. We could not have 

succeeded without the loyalty, support and participation 

of our members throughout the years. For this we are 

truly grateful. 

But it is time for us to retire and a new committee 

to take over. Some of our committee members will 

remain for a short time to help with the transition. 

All of us are looking forward to attending the parties 

and events planned by the new Amici Club Committee 

for 2013. We know that the new committee members 

will enjoy working together, as we did, and we wish 

them a very successful year. 

For the last time the 2002 – 2012 committee want 

to wish the Amici Club members and all the residents 

of The Fairways a Blessed Christmas and a Happy, 

Healthy New Year. 

ARTS AnD CuLTuRE gRouP 

Coordinators Marilyn Karl, 

Harriet Selinger, Barbara Slater 

Thanks to all of you who came to the tribute honoring our 

vets earlier in November. It is important to remember 

that the benefits of our way of life must all too often 

be protected by those who serve. We will be offering 

a four part DVD series in the clubhouse about the life 

and music of Beethoven at 1:30 pm on November 14, 

December 12, January 9, and February 13. 

Further details on these programs may also be found 

on the community TV channel 77 and on the clubhouse 

bulletin board. 


BooK DiSCuSSion 

Alyce Brandman, Coordinator 

Do you need a great book to read? Get that book at 

The Fairways Book Discussion Group that meets the 

last Thursday of every month to discuss the month’s 

book choice. The conversation is lively, opinionated, 

intelligent, humorous and very multi-faceted. Please 

join in with our ever expanding group of book loving 

residents. The next meeting will be on Thursday, 

December 27, 2012, at 1:30 pm in the ballroom. The 

book selection is One Thousand White Women. Pick 

up a copy of the selected book at our meeting and enter 

our circle of reader. 

CLADDAgH CLuB 

The final event of the year for the Claddagh Club is the 

bus trip to New York City on December 11 and dinner 

at Connolly’s Restaurant. We have 56 participants and 

a waiting list is at the Activities Desk. 

See the Bulletin Board for the list of the planned 

activities and dates for next year. We look forward to 

a wonderful active Claddagh Club next 

year. 

We would like to thank everyone for 

their participations in our events. We 

couldn’t do it without you. We wish you 

all happiness in the Christmas – Holiday 

Season and health, wealth, hope and peace in the New 

Year. Dues remain at $15 per person and can be left at 

the Activities Desk in the Clubhouse. All are welcome. 

Slainte. 

FAiRWAyS CinEMA (FCg) 

Pat Iacono, Coordinator 

HolIDAY event 

Fri., Dec. 14, 7 pm 

“The Nutcracker” (USA, 1977, 78 min.) 

Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov 

Join Mikhail Baryshnikov in the realm of toy soldiers, 

dancing snowflakes and sheer magical entertainment in 

this absolutely wonderful ballet. 

Holiday refreshments will be served after the 

performance. 

Continued on next page... 

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Coming Attractions 

Friday, January 11, 7 pm:"Moneyball" 

starring Brad Pitt. 

Monday, January 28, 7 pm:"My Week 

With Marilyn" 

The Fairways Film Library will be 

open from 6-7 pm on all evenings the Fairways Cinema 

shows a film. Happy Holidays to all! 

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FAiRWAyS FiLM LiBRARy gRouP 

Pat Iacono, Coordinator 

Do you like sports? You could borrow any of the 

following feature films that has a sport theme from the 

Fairways Film Library: 

• "Million Dollar Baby"-boxing 

• "61*"-baseball (Billy Crystal, director) 

• "The Greatest Game Ever Played"-golf 

• "Invictus"- rugby 

• "The Legend of Bagger Vance"-golf 

• "Seabiscuit"-horse racing 

• "The Game Plan"-football 

• "Radio"-football 

• "The Street Stops Here"-basketball (documentary) 

• "The Blind Side"-football 

The Fairways Film Library will now be open Mondays, 

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 to 11 am. The 

Fairways Film Library will also be open from 6-7 pm, 

ONLY when the Fairways Cinema has scheduled a film 

showing. Two DVDs may be borrowed at a time. 

Borrowed DVDs must be returned either to a Film 

Librarian when the Film Library is open, or they can 

now be deposited in the locked DVD drop box located 

in the clubhouse on or before the due date. The Film 

Librarian will show you where it is when you borrow a 

film. DVDs may be borrowed for three days; four days 

if borrowed on a Thursday. 

Please borrow a DVD only when you are sure that 

you have time to watch it in the allotted time. If you 

have not had a chance to watch the film within the days 

allowed, you must return it on the due date and borrow 

it again, if you wish. 

In the magazine rack just outside the Library you will 

find the section "Film Library." There you will find the 

current alphabetical list of films you can borrow. A title 

followed by (F) means that it is foreign. The list will be 

updated periodically. 

The Fairways Film Library will be closed on Christmas 

day. A DVD that is due on that Tuesday will now be 

due on Thursday, December 27. The Film Library will 


also be closed on New Year's Day. A DVD due on that 

Tuesday will be due on Thursday, January 3. 

If you have any DVDs that you no longer want and 

would like to have them included in the Fairways Film 

Library inventory, please hand them to a Film Librarian 

or drop them off in the DVD drop box. 

The expenses to establish and then operate the 

Fairways Film Library were funded by the Fairways 

Cinema Group. Approximately 80% of our 250 films 

were purchased by the Fairways Cinema Group with 

the remainder donated by residents. The Fairways 

Cinema Group and the Fairways Film Library Group 

are two separate groups. 

Happy Holidays to all! 

"I'll have what she's having." When Harry Met 

Sally, 1989 

gARDEn CLuB 

Adrienne Langan, President 

The Garden Club Holiday Luncheon will be held at 

the View Restaurant at Eagle Ridge On Wednesday, 

December 12 at 1:00pm. Lauren-Michelle Greco will 

present a program of holiday songs. 

The cost of the luncheon is $24.00 and includes a 

glass of wine. 

HEBREW CuLTuRE CLuB 

Jack Weber, President 

On Monday , December 10 at 6 p.m. the Hanukkah 

party will take place in the ballroom. This is our annual 

signature event and includes a full kosher catered dinner 

from Fred and Murry’s of Freehold, plus entertainment 

by the popular Hester Street Troupe and their enjoyable 

klezmer music. Cutoff date for sign up was November 

30. Cost is $30.00 for members, $45.00 for nonmembers. 

Fee for our members is partially subsidized 

by the club. 

Our new Corresponding Secretary Diane Snyderman 

will be sending out cards for members who are ill, have 

a loss, or a special “simcha.” Call her if you know of 

anyone who should receive a card from the HCC. 

The Thursday afternoon Yiddish classes have been 

well-received and enjoyed by those who attended. 

Classes will resume in the spring when the instructor 

returns from Florida.

Plans are in the works for programs for 2013. Please 

watch for news on the exciting happenings scheduled 

for next year. In the event that you need a minyan due to 

the passing of a family member, you may call Jeanette 

Schatzman or Donald Glassner. 

KiMBALL AuXiLiARy 

Kathy McGill, Norma Levine, Happy Cuthill 

Representatives 

Our last meeting for this year is on Wednesday 

December 5, at 1 p.m. in the ballroom. This is our 

Health Fair. This is open to all residents and is free. 

There will be many stations set up for everyone to stop 

by and speak to our professionals. Some of them will be 

Wound Healing, Center for Healthy Aging, Audiology, 

Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Out Patient Infusion Center, 

just to name a few. 

KMC Auxiliary will continue in 2013 under the direction 

of Angela Ashley who is Director of Development for 

Kimball Medical Center. Angela is in the process of 

speaking to several ladies from The Fairways who have 

indicated that they would be willing to volunteer their 

time and services also. Please watch the TV, the bulletin 

board and next month’s Legend for further information. 

If anyone wishes to speak to Angela, her number is 732- 

886-4148. 

The first meeting for 2013 is on Wednesday January 16, 

at 1p.m. More information to follow. The dues for 2013 

will be $5.00 per person. Make your checks payable to 

KMC Auxiliary, and leave them at the activity desk in 

the Kimball Folder. 

Just a reminder, Kimball Medical Center provides 

a free phlebotomy service to all residents of The 

Fairways. it is available the 1st and 3rd Monday 

each month, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Arts & Craft 

room. You do not need an appointment. All you need 

is a script from your doctor and your insurance cards. 

As you clean out your closets and garage this year, 

please remember the hospital thrift shops need your 

clothes, blankets, shoes, etc. Lots for Little is located 

in Lakewood, The Treasure Chest is in Lakehurst, and 

Kimball Closet is in Jackson. If you want the addresses, 

please call Norma Levine at 732-370-8186. 

We personally wish to thank each and every one 

who over the last three years have helped at the scrub 

sales, attended our meetings and fundraisers, helped 

in the kitchen, or cleaned up the Ballroom. A great big 

THANK YOU! You all know who you are. 



men'S Club 

Dave Garfield, President 

Starting January 1, 2013, a new Men’s Club 

Board will be installed, as follows: 

President: Joe DiMattina 

Vice President: Ron Glotzer 

Treasurer: Lee Amato 

Secretary: Greg Lima 

Director of Entertainment: Alan Wolfson 

Sunshine Club Coordinator: Dave Garfield 

Meetings will take place on the second Monday 

of each month, starting January 14, 2013 in the 

ballroom at 6:30 PM. 

Come on back to a great club! 

SingLES gRouP 

Happy Cuthill, Coordinator 

The Singles Group is open to all single men and women 

who are Fairways residents. We meet on the third 

Sunday of each month at 3:00 pm in the ballroom . 

New members are always welcome. Join us to meet and 

socialize with your friends and neighbors. Interesting 

programs and refreshments are offered. 

The annual Holiday Brunch has been set at The View 

Restaurant’s Twilight Room, on Sunday, December 2 

at noon . Sign up was at the activity desk in November, 

$30.00 per person. 

On Saturday, December 1 at 7 p.m. we are sponsoring 

a program with the Fairways and Enclave Chorus in 

our ballroom. The cost is $5.00 and you can pay at the 

door 

After many years of her very capable leadership, Happy 

will be stepping down as coordinator of the Singles. 

Starting in January 2013 Alice Tate will take over this 

position. We wish them both lots of good luck. 

We offer to our members, when necessary, rides to the 

doctor, medical tests, and prescription pick-ups. Please 

call Happy if you require this assistance. 

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The Fairways at Lake Ridge 

Activity group Coordinators 

as of December 2012 

If you would like to join a group or would like additional 

information, please contact the coordinator or the activity 

desk. Also anyone who would like to start a new group, 

please contact Activity Administrator. 

ACtIvItY CoorDInAtorS 

Amici Club..................................................................Committee 

Arts & Culture Group.....................Barbara Slater, Marilyn Karl, 

Harriet Selinger 

Artists Group.........................................................Marie Szilagyi 

Atlantic City Bus Trips.............................................Marvin Kerr 

Billiards Mens & Womens.......................................Ed Tomicich 

Bingo............................................................................Bill Smith 

Blood Pressure Monitoring...............................Arlene Mokotoff 

Bocce........................................................................Frank Ernest 

Book Discussion................................................Alyce Brandman 

Bowling - Monday................................................Sy Burschlag 

Bowling (Fairways 2)..............................................Paula Cusick 

Bridge (Tues.)...........................................................Walter Alina 

Bridge (Wed.)................................................................................ 

Bridge Duplicate..........................................................Mel Mintz 

Bridge Instruction.....................................................Walter Alina 

Camera Group............................................................Steve Abbe 

Canasta........................................................................Vera Curry 

Ceramics................................................................Jocelyn White 

Claddagh Club..............................Mary Keating, Pat Guanuccio 

Computers..............................................................George Slutter 

Fairways Cinema..........................................................Pat Iacono 

Fairways Film Library..................................................Pat Iacono 

Fishing Group...........................................................Frank Ernest 

Garden Club......................................................Adrienne Langan 

Gin Rummy...........................................................Ted Morrissey 

Golf-Men's Traveling Teams..............Pat Galvin & Joe DeFalco 

Grandparents Group...................Carina Hayes & Roberta Harris 

Hebrew Culture Club.................................................Jack Weber 

Italian Classes....................................................Elena Marinescu 

Keno.............................................................Margaret Antonczyk 

Kimball Auxiliary Representatives.......................Happy Cuthill, 

Norma Levine, Kathy McGill 

Knitting.......................................Tippin Correra & Anne Arnold 

Ladies Needlecraft, Quilting.....Ilona Neufang & Erni Valentien 

Library....................................................................Claire Ferretti 

Line Dancing...........................................................Pat Freemyer 

Mah Jongg..................................................................................... 

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Men’s Club.............................................................Dave Garfield 

Newspaper.............................................................Lynn Buechler 

Opera.......................................................................Miriam Skaar 

Party Planners.............................Barbara Balog & Annette Torro 

Pinochle.................................................................Jimmy Fioretta 

Pokeno (Friday Evenings)......................................Barbara Baker 

Poker-Ladies...............................................................Linda Raith 

Pool Committee........................Kristine Castellano & Fran Gatti 

Qi Gong.................................................................Kathleen Ward 

Sailing Group......................................................Charlie Jameson 

Scrabble.............................................................Arlene Morrissey 

Shuffleboard...............................................Gloria & Dick Becker 

Singles Group..........................................................Happy Cuthill 

Softball-Men’s................................................................Vic Landi 

Stained Glass...........................................................Dave Garfield 

Strength & Conditioning..............................................Fran Davis 

Table Tennis...............................................................Bob Speedy 

Tennis (Men’s)........Bart Meissner, Pat Mayfield & Mike Hoban 

Tennis (Women’s)......................Flo LoCastro & Maggie Wolter 

Tennis (Mixed Doubles)..........................................Alice Roberts 

Tennis Clinic Coordinator.....................................Ronnie Frusteri 

Theatre Group...........................................................Joanne Scher 

Travel Group........................................................Barbara Saffran 

Yoga..............................................................................Ellen Fuhr 

Water Aerobics - Ladies..................................... Angela Sheridan 

Women’s Social Group................................................Vera Curry 

Zumba...........................................................................Fran Davis 

Activity Coordinators’ lists with phone numbers 

are available at Activity Desk. 

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Fairways At Lake Ridge 

Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations 

indoor Pool Hours 

Monday-Thursday: 11am - 7pm 

Friday: 11am - 5pm 

Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm 

RESiDEnTS AnD guESTS 

MuST Sign in 

Buddy system required when no lifeguard is on duty. 

Pool cleaning 1/2 hour before closing. 

FAMiLy SWiM TiME 

Monday - Friday: noon - 2pm 

Saturday, Sunday, 

& Legal Holidays: noon - 3pm 

noTE: Children under 15 years of age must be 

accompanied by an adult at all times. 

NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF THREE (3) 

IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE POOL FENCE. 

EVERYONE OVER THE AGE OF THREE (3) 

MUST BE TOILET TRAINED AND OUT OF 

DIAPERS. 

NO DIAPERS OF ANY KIND OR SWIMMIE 

(PULL UP) DIAPERS ARE PERMITTED. NO 

STROLLERS, BABY CARRIAGES OR BABY 

CARRIERS ARE PERMITTED INSIDE THE POOL 

AREAS AT ANY TIME. 

THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS HAVE 

BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR YOUR SAFETY AND 

COMFORT. IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU GIVE 

THE STAFF YOUR COMPLETE COOPERATION. 


general Rules 

• Residents must display their Green Badge. Guests must 

display their Yellow Guest Badge. (Residents may purchase 

up to six (6) yellow guests badges at $1.00 per badge.) 

Badges are required for entry to the pool complex. 

• Homeowners are requested to accompany guests to the 

pool. 

• Homeowners are responsible for the conduct of their guests. 

• Non-swimmers (including those with flotation devices) 

must be accompanied by an adult into the water/pool. 

• By State law, everyone must rinse off before entering the 

swimming pool. 

• No soap and washing of hair is permitted at the outdoor 

shower. 

• Persons who show evidence of any of the following 

conditions shall not use the pool: skin disease, sore or 

inflamed eyes, nasal or ear discharges, any communicable 

disease. 

• Only bathing attire permitted in the pool. No outdoor 

sneakers/shoes allowed in the pool. 

• No alcohol is permitted inside the pool fence. Persons who 

appear to be under the influence of alcohol will be refused 

entry to pool. The Board of Directors may authorize the use 

of alcohol at special events. 

• Pets are not permitted inside the pool fence nor may they 

be chained in the area immediately surrounding the pool, 

with the exception of Seeing Eye dogs and appropriately 

marked service dogs. No pets are permitted in the pool. 

• No glass items or other breakable materials are permitted 

inside the pool fence or eating areas. Eating is only permitted 

under the green awning or at the side of the kitchen and 

DESIGNATED AREAS AS POSTED. 

• Jumping, diving, running, “cannon balling,” Frisbee, 

blow up tubes and all manner of horseplay are prohibited. 

Appropriate pool toys and floatation devices are permitted. 

Violators can be excluded from the pool. One noodle per 

person is allowed in the pool. 

• Injuries and other safety rule violations must be reported to 

the lifeguard and the management office. 

• The pool and surrounding area must be vacated immediately 

when the lifeguard deems it necessary. 

• NO SMOKING INSIDE THE ENTIRE AREA OF THE 

POOL FENCE. 

• Headphones must be used with radios, etc. 

• Failure to adhere to the above rules may result in forfeiture 

of pool privileges and/or other penalties as provided in 

The Fairways at Lake Ridge Homeowners Association 

governing documents. 

• COPIES OF THE POOL RULES MAY BE PICKED UP 

AT THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE.

December 2012 

Tuesday 

A&P 

Route 70, Brick 

14/4 Target 

12/11 Wal-Mart 

12/18 Kohls 

1st 

Wednesday 

ocean 

County Mall 

& 

Farm Market 

2nd 

Wednesday 

Freehold 

Mall 

Top Tomato 

(1) 9:30AM Holly Court...................Fairways Boulevard 

(2) 9:30AM Winding River Court.....Fairways Boulevard 

(3) 9:30AM Winding River Road.....Fairways Boulevard 

(4) 9:31AM Oakmont Road...................Rosewood Drive 

(5) 9:31AM Oakmont Road.............Morning Glory Lane 

(6) 9:32AM Morning Glory Lane..........Pine Valley Road 

(7) 9:32AM Pine Valley Road..............Pine Hollow Lane 

(8) 9:32AM Pine Valley Road................Rosewood Drive 

(9) 9:33AM Strawberry Lane.................Rosewood Court 

(10) 9:34AM Strawberry Lane.................Wellington Lane 

(11) 9:34AM Skyline Drive................Skyline Drive (End) 

(12) 9:35AM Skyline Drive......................Strawberry Lane 

(13) 9:35AM Skyline Drive......................Wellington Lane 

(14) 9:36AM Skyline Drive...................Rolling Hills Lane 

(15) 9:37AM Skyline Drive.................Valley Stream Lane 

(16) 9:37AM Skyline Drive..................Round Valley Lane 

(17) 9:38AM Skyline Drive.................Round Valley Court 

(18) 9:39AM Skyline Drive.................Valley Stream Lane 


3rd 

Wednesday 

Monmouth 

Mall 

4th 

Wednesday 

Freehold 

Mall 

Delicious 

orchards 


Friday 

Shop Rite 

Route 70, 

Manchester 

(The anticipated trip for the grocery store is approximately two hours. The mall trip is approximately 

four hours). Each household is limited to four bags and requested to handle their own purchases. 

Please call the Activity Desk (942-3213) several days before the date to ensure a seat. on Wednesdays, the 

bus driver will pick up residents at their homes, not at bus stops. This applies to Wednesdays only. 

(19) 9:39AM Skyline Drive...................... Oakmont Road 

(20) 9:43AM Rosewood Drive....................Skyline Drive 

(21) 9:43AM Rosewood Drive.................Sandhurst Road 

(22) 9:44AM Ivy Hill Road..........................Sunrise Court 

(23) 9:45AM Ivy Hill Road....Ivy Hill Road (Cul-de-Sac) 

(24) 9:45AM Sandhurst Road...........Winding River Road 

(25) 9:46AM Schoolhouse Lane.............Rosewood Drive 

(26) 9:47AM Schoolhouse Court..........Schoolhouse Lane 

(27) 9:48AM Oakmont Road................Schoolhouse Lane 

(28) 9:50AM Fairways Boulevard................Skylark Lane 

(29) 9:51AM Skylark Lane...............Winding River Road 

(30) 9:52AM Skylark Lane....................Sunnybrook Lane 

(31) 9:53AM Foxwood Road.................Sunnybrook Lane 

(32) 9:54AM Foxwood Road....................Deerchase Lane 

(33) 9:55AM Foxwood Road.........................Casco Court 

(34) 9:56AM Foxwood Road....................Deerchase Lane 

(35) 9:57AM Deerchase Lane............Fairways Boulevard 

(36) 9:58AM Clubhouse 

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Public Safety Committee 

Joe De Angelo, Chairperson 

Safer Trees and Decorations 

When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label 

"Fire Resistant." Although this label does not mean the 

tree won’t catch fire, it does indicate the tree will resist 

burning and should extinguish quickly. 

When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. 

A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from 

branches and, when bent between your fingers, needles 

do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with 

resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should 

not lose many needles. 

When setting up a tree at home, place it away from 

fireplaces and radiators. Because heated rooms dry live 

trees out rapidly, be sure to keep the stand filled with 

water. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not 

block doorways. 

Cut a few inches off the trunk of your tree to expose 

the fresh wood. This allows for better water absorption 

and will help to keep your tree from drying out and 

becoming a fire hazard. 

Use only noncombustible or flame-resistant materials 

to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic 

or nonleaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if 

ingested by children. 

Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other 

evergreens. Always use nonflammable holders and 

place candles out of children’s reach. 

Take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or 

breakable, keep trimmings with small removable parts 

out of the reach of children to avoid the child swallowing 

or inhaling small pieces, and avoid trimmings that 

resemble candy or food, which may tempt a child to 

eat them. 

Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while 

decorating with spun glass "angel hair." Follow container 

directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while 

decorating with artificial-snow sprays. 

Bright ideas for Lights 

Indoors or outside, always use lights that have been 

tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory that 

indicates conformance with safety standards. 

Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken 

or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose 

connections, and throw out damaged sets. 

Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per 

Holiday Hazard Checklist 

by The u.S. Consumer Public Safety Commission 


single extension cord. 

Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree 

can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, 

and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted. 

Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure 

they have been certified for outdoor use. 

Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls, 

or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind 

damage. Use insulated staples to hold strings in place, 

not nails or tacks. Or run strings of lights through hooks 

(available at hardware stores). 

Plug all outdoor electric decorations into circuits 

with ground fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential 

shocks. 

Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the 

house. The lights could short out and start a fire. 

Friendlier Fireplaces 

Use care with "fire salts," which produce colored 

flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy 

metals that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation 

and vomiting if eaten. Keep them away from children. 

Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash 

fire may result, as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn 

intensely. 

Before lighting any fire, remove all greens, boughs, 

papers, and other decorations from fireplace area. Check 

to see that the flue is open. 

Food Safety 

Bacteria are often present in raw foods. Fully cook 

meats and poultry, and thoroughly wash raw vegetables 

and fruits. 

Be sure to keep hot liquids and foods away from the 

edges of counters and tables, where they can be easily 

knocked over by a young child’s exploring hands. 

Wash your hands frequently, and make sure children 

do the same. 

Never put a spoon used to taste food back into food 

without washing it. 

Always keep raw foods and cooked foods separate, 

and use separate utensils when preparing them. 

Always thaw meat in the refrigerator, never on the 

countertop. 

Foods that require refrigeration should never be left at 

room temperature for more than two hours.

Charity at Home 

Anonymous 

When the going gets rough, the tough get going. 

And that includes the residents of The Fairways at 

Lakeridge. They are known to be a major source of 

charity and service given anonymously, at times, to 

countless organizations that help the surrounding area. 

In light of the recent event, super storm Sandy, I 

have witnessed numerous heart-lifting acts of kindness 

to those hit hardest by the storm. I needed to submit my 

reflection of this to the Legend. I know it is not needed 

nor expected in any way. But, to the entire Fairways 

community I applaud you and am proud to live among 

such caring people. We are a role model of communities 

because we don’t talk about it, we act on it. Because of 

your generosity many received coats, blankets, canned 

foods, baked goods, donations and prayers for their 

recovery. Casco Ct. and Foxwood Rd. took action to 

ensure six affected families will have turkey with all 

the trimmings for Thanksgiving. 

Thank you Fairways, for your unceasing answer 

to help no matter what. God bless you and keep you 

well. 



Trivia Quiz for December 

by June Whyte 

1. China is the world’s leading tea producer? 

(True or False) 

2. In 1845, some two million Irish came to America 

to escape religious persecution? (True or False) 

3. Mexican Republic shares borders with the United 

States on the North & Nicaragua & Panama to the 

South? (True or False) 

4. During World War II, “The Blitz” killed more than 

twenty thousand Londoners? (True or False) 

5. Eggs Benedict are named for the famous traitor 

Benedict Arnold? (True or False) 

6. What was the original name for Memorial Day? 

7. Known as the “Mother Road,” what highway 

connected Chicago to Los Angeles? 

8. Who was the first host of the “Tonight Show”? 

9. What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution 

called? 

10. Who are the two NON-PRESIDENTS on American 

paper currency? 

Answers on page 66 

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The new Amici Club Committee 

by Gene Ferretti 

Sorry to say that the existing Amici Club Committee 

will no longer plan the club’s events. All of the 

committee members have decided to step back from 

the rigors of running the club effective January 1, 2013. 

In the past ten years, since the Amici Club was first 

organized, this committee has planned and hosted some 

of the finest affairs here at The Fairways. Personally, 

I would like to thank them all for their hard work and 

dedication in providing the Amici Club members with 

some of our community's most enjoyable functions. 

At an Amici Club meeting I was asked to consider the 

idea of formulating a new group to replace the retiring 

committee. After discussing it with my wife Claire 

and receiving gracious offers of help from some Amici 

Club members, we all agreed it sounded like a fun and 

exciting undertaking. Although our new committee 

has many new ideas, we still plan to celebrate some of 

the club’s traditional events, such as the San Gennaro 

Feast and Christmas Party. We realize that in taking 

over from the previous committee we have a tough act 

to follow but our new group is committed to provide 

the Amici Club members with lots of entertainment 

and good times. 

The Amici Club is open to all Fairways residents and 

we encourage all residents to join us as we continue to 

enjoy our golden years. 

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The new Amici Club Committee 

Claire & Gene Ferretti 

Georgette & John Pflug 

Laura & Frank DiLorenzo 

Marie & Fred Petito 

Maria & Al Alleva 

Josephine Oliveri 


Autumn Splendor in 

The Fairways 

by Cookie Rittenhouse 

The Garden Club thanks everyone who participated 

in our “Autumn Splendor” project. The community 

looked so very beautiful, enhanced with plants that 

were incorporated into the landscape. 

The following homes delighted our eyes, drawing 

them toward their front entrances with beautiful mums 

planted among shrubs and along pathways: 

Margee Burke, 58 Ivy Hill 

Adrienne Langan, 27 Strawberry Lane 

Cathy Cowan, 3 Strawberry 

Terry Lima, 42 Ivy Hill 

Pam Onori, 143 Skyline Dr. 

Shirley Taff, 8 Foxwood 

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Rose Dattoli and Kathy McGill were recognized for 

their outstanding service to Kimball Medical Center at 

the hospital’s recent luncheon. 

Held at the Crystal Point Yacht Club, the luncheon 

honored auxilians from the various Kimball thrift shops 

and auxiliaries in nearby areas. 

Rose Dattoli has worked in the Emergency Department 

at Kimball Medical Center for more than five years. For 

the past year and one half she has enjoyed volunteering 

her time at the Lots for Little Thrift Shoppe. She has 

also been a volunteer at The Fairways Auxiliary Vendor 

Scrub Sales at the hospital. At Fairways Auxiliary 

meetings, you can find Rose in charge of the 

coffee machine and lending a helping hand with 

set-up for various meetings. 

Anyone who has ever been to a Kimball 

Auxiliary event or meeting will recognize Kathy 

McGill. Kathy has worked tirelessly for numerous 

fundraising events and has also served in various 

capacities as an officer in The Fairways 

Auxiliary. She was Treasurer for many years, 

Vice President for four years, and President for 

five years. She has also served on the Executive 

Board of the Kimball Medical Center Auxiliary 

Council as Vice President and Treasurer and 

has been Chairperson of the Annual Auxiliary 

Council Luncheon for five years. 


Norma Levine has served on the Auxiliary as Vice 

President for two years and co-representative this year. 

She has also chaired fundraisers and worked on many 

Kimball events. 

Happy Cuthill is another easily recognizable figure at 

all Kimball events. She has been President for numerous 

years and has also served as President on the Kimball 

Medical Center Auxiliary Council. Happy has also 

chaired many successful fundraisers for the hospital, as 

well as the vendor scrub sales 

Congratulations to these women who have worked so 

hard volunteering many years at our local hospital. 

(Left to Right) norma Levine, Rose Dattoli, Kathy 

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Capturing A Moment... 

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The Arts and Culture and Writers groups Hosts 

The Poetry Café 

by Joan Saunders 

The ballroom looked wonderfully inviting on 

Wednesday October 10, for the Poetry Café, with tables 

set with a delicious array of cakes, cookies, coffee and 

tea. The event was sponsored by the Arts and Culture 

and Writers Groups and a nice size audience of poetry 

lovers assembled in anticipation of the joy of verses 

shared. 

Marion Stavitsky introduced a tribute to the 

poet,Phillip Levine and told us a little about his life and 

work and read a couple of his poems. Fran Karnish read 

a wonderful poem by Leonard Cohen, ‘On the Sickness 

of My Love’ and many of the audience read several of 

their own poems. We shared many poems on a variety 

Leonard Cohen 

of topics and it was a fun and greatly entertaining event, 

which was enjoyed by all who attended. 

Marilyn Karl, Rabbi Bob Sandman, Susan 

Ameika, June Shoup, Joan Saunders 

Marion Stavitsky, Allan Wolfson, Barbara 

Pastorello, Fran Karnish, Rosalie Auerbach, 

Harriet Sternbach, Elaine garssi 


Sally Murphy, Rose Tucciarone, Marge 

Atonczyk, virginia bower, barbara Chase, 

Philip Levine

Hebrew Culture Club Breakfast Draws a Crowd 

Article and Photos by Paul Halpern 



Ninety-four members and guests of the Hebrew Culture Club gathered in the 

Ballroom on October 21, for a Sunday breakfast. Club President, Jack Weber, 

presided over the event and became one of the first to use the newly installed 

sound system. That seemed only fair, considering he was a member of a special 

committee that did all the heavy work in getting the system installed and running 

smoothly. 

Sixteen Club volunteers worked with the co-chairs of the HCC Hospitality 

committee. Myrna Coiro and Judi Weber, spent the evening before the event 

preparing the platters of food, including rolls, bagels, lox, cream cheese, 

tomatoes, whitefish salad, fresh fruit, assorted cheeses, and cookies and pastries. 

The volunteers were Pat Iacono, Pauline Behar, Roz Sherman, Renee Weissberg, 

Ellen Falk, Harriet Selinger, Dianne Snyderman, Doris Young, Gary Friedman, 

Al and Judy Bohrer, Ron Glotzer, Dorothy Holtz and Linda Koretzky. 

Lucille Alina opts 

for the fruit platter 

while checking 

out the rest of the 

available food. 

Renee Weissberg (L.) and Marilyn greenberg top off 

their Sunday breakfast with fresh fruit. 

michael Scheinzeit and Gloria leiman find their 

tablemates amusing at the Hebrew Culture Club’s 

recent Sunday breakfast. 

A wide array of delicacies await their fate at the 

Hebrew Culture Club’s recent Sunday breakfast. 

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Hebrew Culture Club The 9/11 Memorial Trip 

by Diane Snyderman 

On Thursday, October 4, 2012, two filled buses left 

the clubhouse for a memorable trip to New York City. 

The first portion of the trip was stopping at the South 

Street Seaport for lunch. Since we were on our own for 

lunch, everyone was able to choose a restaurant that 

was both interesting and delicious. In fact, there was 

sufficient time to walk and browse the numerous shops 

before returning to the buses. 

At 2:00 pm, the buses dropped everyone off so we 

could begin the tour. After walking through the security 

check stops, we entered the sacred grounds of those lost 

on September 11, 2001. The Memorial site consists 

of two pools set in the footprints of the original Twin 

Towers. Thirty-foot waterfalls cascade into the pools, 

each then descending into a “black hole.” How moving 

it was to read and touch the names of the victims… 

some all too familiar. These names are inscribed in 

bronze parapets around the pools for all to NEVER 

FORGET. One lone tree known as the “Survivor Tree” 

lived through the horror. People from all walks of life 

and numerous countries were there attempting to grasp 

the depth of the horrific actions of 9/11. 

As New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg 

stated, “This tribute is a reminder of the enormous 

loss suffered on 9/11, but also a symbol of hope for the 

future.” The Redevelopment project will be nothing 

short of spectacular. 

As people left the 9/11 Memorial Grounds to go 

home, one universal theme could be felt and heard… 

.WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 

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The Fairways Annual Communion Breakfast 

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The Catholic Community of The 

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followed by a superb buffet breakfast at 

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Al surrounded by his children 

On Sunday, Oct. 21, Al Walter’s four children hosted 

an 80th birthday party for him in the ballroom at 

Eagle Ridge Golf Club. One hundred and five people 

attended. The party was not a surprise to Al because 

he had been asked to prepare a list of invitees 

by his children. However, everything about 

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posters, a video, the menu and an 80-candle 

birthday cake. 

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the party. Al was asked to go outside and 

bring in a package from the car. Hidden in the 

shadows was his oldest grandson who flew back from 

Vietnam, where he was working, just to be at the 

party. Incredible! And then at 8 P.M. as the family 

was around the kitchen table, Al was asked to answer 

the phone. Who was it but Al’s best friend and tennis 

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Salute to FAIRWAYS VETERANS Wows Large Audience 

Story and Photos by Paul Halpern 

Memory Lane: uS Army veteran, Jack 

Weinstein shares an experience from his 

service days in WWii. 

Maggie Worsdale brings down the house with 

her rendition of the WWii favorite. 

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On Veterans Day, the 

Arts and Culture Group 

came up with a program 

which was perfect in both 

content and audience 

appeal. There was a 

patriotic sing-along and 

unscripted memories 

from veterans of three 

different wars. Dessert 

was typical USO Canteen 

fare of donuts, milk, cider 

and coffee served up by 

attractive volunteers. 

The highlight of the evening was 

“World War II in Words and Music,” 

presented by the Traveling Literary 

Theatre from nearby Jackson, 

New Jersey. This entirely original 

production was more than a year in 

research, construction and rehearsal 

before it was ready for local audiences. 

It consisted of an interspersing of 

quotes from 1938 through 1945, by 

world leaders, such as Churchill, 

FDR, Adolph Hitler, and Admiral 

Yamamoto, with actual 

letters from a father to 

his son at the time of 

his enlistment, a V-mail 

from a rifleman to his 

brother a week after 

the battle of Anzio, and 

a gripping memoir by 

one of the few survivors 

of the battleship USS 

Indianapolis, who spent 

four days drifting in 

shark-infested waters. 

This trio of highly 

professional entertainers consists of 

the husband and wife team of Maggie 

and Tom Worsdale, a retired Air 

Force Lt. Colonel, and James Dyne, 

originally from London. The two 


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men delivered the stirring words and 

funny anecdotes in well-modulated 

tones which were easily understood by 

the crowd which filled every Ballroom 

seat. But it was the distaff side of the 

Worsdale team which earned the most 

applause, with her perfectly pitched and 

timed delivery of such familiar WWII 

tunes like, “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “The 

White Cliffs of Dover,” and “We’re 

Going to Hang Out the Washing on the 

Siegfried Line.” 

uSo Canteen nostalgia: donuts, 

coffee, cider and milk served by (r. 

to l.) Eleanor Porowski, gretchen 

Harris and Joy Cosgrove to 

audience members of the veterans 

Day celebration.

Garden Club Installs New Slate of 

Officers at The View 


The Garden Club held its October meeting at The View 

restaurant at Eagle Ridge. The new slate of officers was 

installed, and Kenneth Malagiere owner of Narcissus 

Floral in the Sea Court Pavilion was the club’s guest 

floral designer. 

Adrienne Langan remains as the Garden Club President; 

Anne Arnold is First Vice President; Lynn Buechler, 

Second Vice President; Laura Denero, Recording 

Secretary; Fran Collins, Treasurer; and Laura Saladino, 

Corresponding Secretary. The officers were installed 

by Barbara Balog. 

Besides being an award-winning floral designer, 

Kenneth Malagiere is also a celebrated artist with many 

of his artworks on display in his shop. He is presently 

President of the Board of the Garden State Philharmonic, 



and holds board positions at Farleigh Dickenson 

University, Ocean County College Foundation and is 

Honorary Commander of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix, 

Lakehurst as well as many other organizations. 

Done in clear glass containers, Malagiere’s designs are 

centerpieces that everyone can do. He uses clumps of 

flowers that are cut and wrapped tightly and then placed 

in the glass containers. Using carnations and roses to 

create some of his designs, Malagiere’s centerpieces 

are contemporary and unique. 

The Holiday Luncheon will be held at The View 

Restaurant at Eagle Ridge. The date is December 12 

and the cost is $24.00. Please bring your check to the 

next meeting or leave it at the Activity Desk. Besides 

a delicious buffet lunch, entertainment will be provided 

by the talented Lauren-Michelle Greco who will sing a 

medley of holiday songs. 

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Warren Schueler, a graduate of the Culinary 

Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu in 

London, treated the Wine and Cheese Group 

to three of his gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a 

dessert. 

The evening began with a mushroom 

and goat cheese crostini, which was paired 

with a Cava Spanish sparkling wine. The 

crostini was delicious and the wine nicely 

complimented the food. The crostini was 

followed by a crabmeat cheesecake, which was 

complimented by a Prosecco sparkling wine. 

Both were delicious. Our final hors d’oeuvre 

was a scallop puff pastry, which was paired 

with a Gruet sparkling wine. I couldn’t resist 

the mouth-watering dessert, which was angel 

food cake filled with a delicious chocolate 

mousse. The food, which was prepared by 

Warren Schueler, was a gourmet treat that 

everyone enjoyed. 

Mrs. Schueler assisted 

her husband 


After satisfying our appetites, our versatile chef became 

a magician. Several in the group volunteered to assist him 

with his tricks. Everyone had fun trying their “slight of 

hand” with magic. 

If you enjoyed the wines served that evening, you may 

purchase them at a 20% discount at Wine Academy in 

Brick. 

A thank you to Harvey Schurkman for arranging this 

special evening for the Wine and Cheese Group. 


Warren Schueler, 

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Party Planners Sponsor 

by Al Walter 

On Saturday evening, October 13, The Fairways 

Party Planners sponsored an Octoberfest party in 

the Clubhouse ballroom. We had a full house, with 

297 people in attendance. The Channel Three band, 

appropriately dressed in lederhosen attire, played 

a variety of music including many foot-stomping 

polkas. 

The tables were decorated with centerpieces of yellow, 

blue, and white balloons. Large soft pretzels with spicy 

mustard dip were on the table when people arrived, 

followed quickly by both dark and light beer. 

Our dinner, catered by Eagle Ridge, was a German 

delight. Potato salad, roast pork chops, rosti potatoes, 

grilled beef bratwurst, carrots and red cabbage slaw 

were presented for the main course. For dessert, Eagle 

Ridge served warm apple turnovers with vanilla ice 

cream. Tea, coffee and soda were available. 

The Party Planners ran a 50-50 raffle, with four 

lucky winners. Joyce Rappoccio, Mary Ann Boyd and 

Angelo D’Adamo each won $100, and Tom Bowman 

won $50. 

As always, the Party Planners did not miss a trick. 

Octoberfest was a blast at The Fairways, and we thank 

them for their diligence. It was a great event. 

The hat makes the oktoberfest 


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Bocce League Holds 

End of Season Dinner-Dance 

Monday 

Morning Team 

Overall 

Winners 

by Al Walter 

On Thursday evening, Oct. 11, The 

Fairways Bocce League sponsored its 

annual end of season dinner-dance. Usually 

the affair is held in an off-site catering 

facility. However, this year the affair 

was held in our clubhouse ballroom. One 

hundred twenty people attended. 

Catering was done by Janine and her staff 

from Spring Lake Manor. They put out an 

excellent buffet which included shrimp, 

chicken, sliced beef, and salad. For dessert 

they served bananas foster and 

a tray of fancy cookies and 

pastries. 

We had a live band – Channel 3 

– playing music for our dancing 

and listening pleasure. 

The head of the bocce 

league, Frank Ernest, presented 

awards to the 6 winning teams, 

including the overall champions 

Jack Weber and his Monday 

morning team. The captains of 

the other five teams that each 

won a night’s league are: 


Mon. P.M. – Jim Raith 

Tues. P.M. – Matty Scutaro 

Wed. P.M. – Joe Guardino 

Thurs. P.M. – Ed Glaiszewski 

Fri. P.M. – Bob Freemyer 

Frank also presented awards to the 

coordinators of each day’s bocce and thanked 

them for making the year’s play run smoothly 

despite a lot of difficulty caused by frequent 

rain and faulty floodlights. 

And lastly, we thank Frank for a great job 

running the bocce league.

Monday Night 

Winners 

Bocce coordinators with Frank Ernst in the background 



Tuesday Night 

Winners 

Friday Night 

Winners 

Thursday Night 

Winners 

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Grandchildren Enjoy Ha low en Festivities at The Fairways 

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by Linda Werner 

On Saturday, October 27, the Grandparents 

Group held its annual Halloween party at 

the Fairways clubhouse. Upon check in, 

the kiddies had the opportunity to enter 

the "Guess The Number Of Candy Corns" 

contest, which was the beginning of a funfilled 

day. The children enjoyed a tasty 

lunch followed by yummy cupcakes and 

cookies made by Donna Grass and Catherine 

Lombardi. 

While some children dressed in their 

Halloween finery danced to seasonal tunes 

like I Want Candy and Witch Doctor, others 

got tattoos at the tattoo station, some enjoyed 

freshly popped popcorn and everyone had 

fun playing with friends. 

Pee Wee The Clown provided the 

entertainment with face painting, organizing 

a conga line dance, and performing a wide 

variety of magic tricks to the delight of 

everyone in attendance. 


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Committee members Eleanor 

Haney, Donna Grass, Elizabeth 

Corio, Jim and Eileen Galyas, 

Al and Betty Magley, Roberta 

Harris, Carina Hayes and 

Catherine Campbell did a great 

job in organizing the event, and 

a special thanks goes to Donna 

Grass and Catherine Lombardi 

for providing the desserts and 

to Jim Galyas and Mike Hayes 

who picked up lunch, made the 

coffee, and helped serve the 

guests who definitely enjoyed 

the Happy Halloween Party! 

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THE COLLECTOR'S CORNER - NUTCRACKERS 

By Linda Werner 

A popular Christmas collectible emerged in 19th 

century Germany with wooden figures resembling 

soldiers, kings, miners, and more. According to 

German folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes 

to bring good luck to families and to protect homes. 

They represented power and served as a traditional 

messenger of good will. 

The ornamental nutcracker became associated with 

Christmas with the 1892 debut of Tchaikovsky's 

Nutcracker Suite ballet, which became a holiday 

tradition. 

The practice of collecting nutcrackers in the United 

States began in the late 1940s. During WWII American 

soldiers visited "Markets," open during the Christmas 

Large collection of various sizes from various manufacturers 

Steinbach nutcrackers are highly collectible 


A Christmas Tradition The nutcracker Suite Ballet 

holidays. There they discovered nutcrackers, and many 

brought the protectors home to their families where the 

collecting craze began. 

Steinbach, a famous German maker of these wooden 

treasures, has produced limited editions, making them 

highly desirable and costly. There are, however, many 

other manufacturers that mass produce the figures, 

making them an affordable Christmas collectible for 

all to enjoy. 

Madame Alexander Clara doll 

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On October 23rd , a busload of Fairways residents 

traveled to Philadelphia to visit the National Constitution 

Center. In this impressive new building, situated close 

to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, they toured 

the many interesting and educational exhibits, most of 

these interactive, pertaining to the Constitution of the 

United States. 

Everyone said they learned much of the country’s 

history, dating from the 

time of the Revolutionary 

War, the Declaration of 

Independence, the writers of 

the Constitution, and many 

events pertaining to the 

amendments. 

In Signers’ Hall the room 

is filled with bronze lifesize 

statues of the writers 

of the Constitution. These 

statues, including George 

Washington, Benjamin 

Franklin, James Madison, 

and more are standing in 

conversation with each other. 

At their feet is a plaque with 

the name, age, state and 

occupation of each one. 

Here are some fast facts about the Constitution: 

• It was written in 1787, and ratified in 1788 by 

the necessary nine states. 

• It was prepared in secret, behind locked doors. 

• In 1791, Americans added a list of amendments 

to the Constitution. The first ten became known as 

The Bill of Rights. 

• Two of America’s founding fathers, Thomas 

Jefferson and John Adams, were serving as 

ambassadors in France and Great Britain and did 

not sign the Constitution. 

• George Washington established the first national 

Thanksgiving Day in 1789 as a way of “giving 

thanks” for the Constitution. 

We, The People 

by Harriet Selinger 



A special exhibit entitled "American" Spirits: 

The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” was especially 

eye-opening to the Fairways group. Prohibition 

went into effect in 1920 with the 18th 

Amendment to ensure a safe “dry“ nation. It 

continued until 1933 when Prohibition was repealed. 

That era of illegal liquor, speakeasies, gangsters, 

flappers, and jazz changed American culture 

Harriet Selinger being "booked" between Al Capone and Lucky 

Luciano for breaking the Prohibition Laws. 

forever. Many of our group knocked on the door of 

a "speakeasy," where one could enter, sit at a bar or 

table , and even learn to dance the Charleston. To 

find more details on this fascinating display, go to 

Asbury Park Press website (www.app.com) and look 

for the Oct. 28 article entitled “Running Dry.” 

Thanks to Marilyn Karl, a coordinator of the Fairways 

Arts and Culture Group, for arranging this trip. 

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EXIT 109 

Red Bank is a borough in northern Monmouth 

County, NJ located on the southern bank of the Navesink 

River. It is bordered by Middletown Township and the 

boroughs of Tinton Falls, Fair Haven, Shrewsbury and 

Little Silver. The community was named for the clay 

banks along the river. Red Bank became a thriving 

port in the 1600s due to the rich oyster beds. Seafood 

and produce were harvested in Red Bank and shipped 

north to New York City. By 1844, Red Bank became 

a commercial and manufacturing center focused on 

textiles, tanning and furs for sale in Manhattan. In 

1845, the Navesink River was dredged, and steamboats 

transported commuters to Manhattan. Red Bank grew 

in size due to the construction of a railway in the town 

by the Raritan and Delaware Bay Railroad in 1860. 

During the 20th century Red Bank was a strong cultural, 

economic and political center in Monmouth County 

until the economic recession that began in 1987. In 

1991 a number of urban re-development projects took 

place. 

Today Red Bank is noted for its boutiques, designer 

clothing, top-notch antiquing, art galleries, home stores, 

parks and restaurants. It is considered a center of 

artistic activity. Approximately 80,000 people descend 

on Red Bank daily to work at such companies as Smith 

Barney, Merrill Lynch and Dean Witter. There is the 

Count Basie Theatre for music lovers. It is named after 

the legendary jazz pianist who was born in Red Bank 

in 1904. The theatre was built in 1926 and hosts many 

Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank 

Red Bank, new Jersey 

by June Whyte 

concerts and plays. Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon 

Jovi give yearly charity concerts there. The Two River 

Theatre and The Marion Huber Theatre are two other 

theatres that give great performances. 

Boating, sculling, sailing and fishing are popular 

outdoor activities. Also, ice boats sail in the Navesink 

River when it freezes. Broad Street is one of the central 

streets and is known for its lavish Christmas decorations 

during the holiday season. The street is closed to traffic 

for a free concert sponsored by the Holiday Express 

after which the lights are lit. Up to 7,000 people attend 

the shows annually. An annual fireworks display (called 

“Ka Boom! Fireworks”) is held on July 3 almost every 

year on the Navesink River. 

Red Bank hosts a Jazz and Blues Festival. Another 

event is “First Night,” a New Year’s Eve arts and 

entertainment festival designed to provide an alternative 

to alcohol-related events. Food lovers will appreciate a 

great dining experience at the many restaurants. 

Whether you are taking in a show, dining at the variety 

of restaurants, shopping, attending the many holiday or 

summer festivities, or just taking a stroll, Red Bank is a 

charming place to visit. 


EXIT 109 

Red Bank Train Depot 

Photos continued on next page...

EXIT 109 

navesink River view Red Bank 

On September 28 ten Fairway’s residents jetted off 

to London, England, where we took the town by storm. 

In only two days some of the group went to dinner 

and a play, others took the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus/boat 

and visited Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham 

Palace, the Tower of 

London and many other of 

London’s famous sights. 

Some of us took a ride on 

the London Eye where 

we enjoyed a fantastic 

view of the city. The next 

morning we traveled to 

Southampton, England 

where we embarked on the 

Celebrity Constellation for 

our 12-day Wine Immersive 

Cruise. 

Our first port was Le 

Havre, France, where we had two days in Paris to visit 

Notre Dame, the Arc of Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and 

the Louvre Museum and to take a trip to Giverny to 

visit Claude Monet’s home and spectacular gardens. 

Some of us visited Rouen, France, the ancient capital 

of the Duchy of Normandy. Rouen is a treasury of 

medieval architecture with lovely timber houses dating 

European Trip 

by Sandy Kraus 


Restaurant and shops line 

the streets of downtown Red Bank 


from the 15th century. Rouen Cathedral, a 4th century 

building, was painted by Monet at different times of 

day, and in different weather conditions, for his famous 

cathedral series. We visited the Church of Joan of Arc 

which was built in the spot where in 1431 Joan of Arc 

was condemned as a heretic 

and burnt at the stake. 

Then on to Bordeaux, 

France, the premier wine 

region of France, to sample 

their famous Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Merlot and 

Sauvignon Blanc wines. 

Our next port was Bilbao, 

Spain, the heart of the 

Basque Country and the 

home to the Guggenheim 

Museum. The heart 

of the city is lined with 

Renaissance, Baroque and Modernist buildings. Our 

next port was Vigo, Spain, a major fishing port and 

home to one of Spain’s most important fishing fleets. 

Then on to Porto, Portugal, the birthplace of a nation 

and famous for producing port wine. Finally, we sail 

edback to Southampton to begin our journey home to 

The Fairways. We were all wined, dined and had a 

great time sampling all those wines! 

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1000 island River Boat Cruise St. Lawrence River 

by Barbara McCarthy 

On September 29 four couples left The Fairways for a 

Seniortours motor coach, land/sea tour of the Thousand 

Islands, starting in Kingston, Canada and sailing to 

Ottawa. The bus trip was great; our Seniortour’s guide 

Doug kept us all busy with games, movies and jokes 

besides serving us drinks and snacks. 

After a first fun day on the bus, we stopped for an 

overnight in Syracuse, NY. We were all given $35.00 

cash to have a nice dinner at one of the fine restaurants 

near the Hotel. The next day after arriving and touring 

in Kingston Canada, we boarded the Canadian Empress 

for a scenic six-day river cruise. The ship passed 

through several St. Lawrence River locks while visiting 

Upper Canada Villages, Montreal and Ottawa. The 

scenery while passing through the Thousand Islands 

was breathtaking, the hospitality and food on board the 

Canadian Empress was superb. 

After disembarking the ship in Ottawa, we did a bus 

tour of the city before we left for another overnight, this 

time in Watertown, NY. 

The next day we were on our way home, Doug, once 

again, made the bus trip pleasant and fun. We arrived 

at The Fairways Clubhouse at about 5:00 pm tired but 

happy. 

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Fairways Legend

‘Tis the season to be jolly. Many of us are excitedly 

making plans for the upcoming holidays. It’s time to 

decorate our home, plan our family get-togethers, and 

begin to think about our New Year’s resolutions. But 

not everyone will be filled with feelings of warmth, 

joy, and cheer. For some older folks, the holidays are a 

time of stress, fatigue, and gloom. The “holiday blues” 

often include headaches, thoughts of suicide, excessive 

crying, overeating or loss of appetite, excessive 

drinking, sudden isolation, and difficulty sleeping or 

sleeping too much. 

“Holiday blues” are natural reactions to the seasonal 

holiday stress and fatigue, and can become harder to 

manage as we age. As we get older our lives become 

more complicated, our childhood memories of the 

holidays and the magic we felt can become even more 

difficult to reconstruct. 

There are many situations that can contribute to feeling 

“blue” over the holidays. Many older adults have lost a 

spouse or close friend, family members may be miles 

away, and others may be in ailing health. Other factors 

to feeling “blue” may include: 

• Stress and fatigue 

• Loss of loved ones, divorce, separation and 

unresolved grief 

• Financial resource limitations and demands 

• The increased demands of shopping, parties, 

family reunions, and house-guests may also 

contribute to tension and sadness during the 

holidays 

• Not enough sunlight exposure. Blues may be 

caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) 

The following are tips to help battle the “holiday 

blues”: 

• Establish realistic goals and expectations for the 

holiday season, and do not label the holiday season 

as a time to cure all past problems. The holidays 

do not prevent sadness or loneliness don’t compare 

today with the “good old days.” 

• Limit alcohol intake. Many seniors can develop 

alcohol dependence after retirement or loss of a 

loved one. Alcohol is a depressant and will 

intensify those feelings of sadness. 

• Don’t isolate yourself. If you can’t be with family, 

invite some close friends over to share the 

holidays. 

Holiday Blues 

by Priscilla Moriarty MSN, RN 



• Volunteer your time. Many churches or civic 

groups would be glad of your help. Helping others 

is a great way to forget your own troubles. 

• Do not feel obliged to feel festive. Accept your 

inner experience and do not force yourself 

to express specific feelings. If you have recently 

experienced a tragedy, death, or romantic breakup, 

tell people about your needs. Express your feelings 

to those around you in a constructive, honest, and 

open way. 

• To relieve holiday stress know your spending limit 

and stick to it. Enjoy holiday activities that are free, 

such as driving around The Fairways and 

surrounding neighborhoods to look at holiday 

decorations. Go window shopping without buying 

anything. Most seniors are on a fixed income. 

Don’t feel guilty if you can’t afford to buy 

grandchildren expensive gifts, it’s you they will 

remember, not the gifts. Overspending will cause 

worry over bills after the holidays are over. 

If you know someone who is experiencing the “holiday 

blues,” here are some suggestions: 

• Be sensitive to people who have fresh or unresolved 

losses. Try to involve them in holiday activities, 

but don’t be forceful. 

• Be a good listener. If people express suicidal 

thoughts or feel depressed, hopeless or worthless, 

be supportive. Let them know you are there for 

them are willing to help them seek professional 

help. Never issue challenges or dares. 

• If the depressed person is chronically ill, express 

that you understand that the holidays do not cure 

illness. 

• Be aware that the holidays can be difficult for 

people, especially when reality doesn’t measure 

up to their expectations. Help them establish what 

is real and what is not. 

Don’t forget to save time for yourself this holiday 

season. Understanding and recognizing the signs and 

symptoms of “holiday blues” can be our biggest gift to 

everyone. May you all feel the peace and blessings of 

the season and share it with those less fortunate. 

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Hot Mulled Cider 

½ cup brown sugar 

¼ teaspoon salt 

2 quarts apple cider 

Cheesecloth bag containing: 

½ teaspoon allspice 

1 teaspoon whole cloves 

Dash nutmeg 

Cinnamon stick 

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan: 

reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Remove bag of 

spices. Serve with cinnamon stick stirrer. 

Note: To make in a crock pot: Put ingredients into pot 

and cook on “hi’’ for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove spice 

bag: reduce heat to “Lo’’ until ready to serve. May be 

keep on “Lo’’ for many hours. 

Yield: 10 servings 

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Cook's Corner 

Tasty drinks for special occasions 

by Nancy Romanenko 


Cranberry Cocktail 

(Must be made ahead. ) 

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 

1 quart water 

2 cups sugar 

½ cup orange juice 

2 tablespoons lemon juice 

Cook cranberries in water until they pop. Add sugar 

and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. 

Press fruit through sieve or colander, and add juices. 

Cover and refrigerate until chilled and thickened. 

Yield: 6 cups 

Hot Spiced Fruit Punch 

(Non-alcoholic with wonderful aromas) 

1 gallon apple juice 

1 quart orange juice 

2 cups lemon juice 

1 heaping cup sugar 

1 16-ounce can frozen pineapple juice, thawed 

2 cinnamon sticks 

2 whole cloves 

Put all ingredients in a large saucepan or stockpot; heat 

to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 hour. Serve in 

warmed mugs with cinnamon stick stirrer. 

Yield: 24 servings 

Recipes from “Christmas Memories Cookbook’’ 

published by Mystic Seaport Museum Stores, Mystic, 

Conn.

Restaurant Review 

by Al Walter 

rocco G's Italian Kitchen 

2114 New Jersey 70 

Manchester Township, NJ 08759 

(732) 941-4806 

Recently I got a call from Fairways resident Mike 

Caruso (aka Frank Sinatra) about a restaurant he, his 

wife and friends visited. Mike asked me to write a 

review about it, and I told him I’d gladly comply after 

I sampled their fare. Open only seven months, Rocco 

G’s located in Hudson City Plaza at the junction of 

Route 571 and 70 was the object of their delight. 

Our foursome, on a mission, arrived at Rocco G’s to 

find a small place with about a dozen tables. Cheerfully 

greeted by Amy, our waitress, we were immediately 

seated and presented with a very ambitious menu. 

Of course, those old stand-bys ravioli, lasagna and 

manicotti were available. In addition, chicken in 

many styles such as Milanese, Marsala, Sorrentino and 

Francaise were freshly made to order. Six different 

dinner salads, fourteen sandwiches, three shrimp dishes, 

etc. etc. You get the picture. There is something here 

for every palate. 

When our dining companion had a question about 

a dish not mentioned on the menu, our server quickly 

summoned the chef, who came to our table and said 

while she was out of one of the required ingredients, 

she would be happy to prepare his favorite with just a 

day’s notice. 

We ended up ordering from their special menu. At 

“two for $24.99,” you get one appetizer, two entrees, and 

one dessert. How can you miss for $12.50 per person 

for dinner? To start we were served a plate of fresh 

bruschetta and delicious olive bread. We got a good 

salad of mixed greens with a soft Italian vinaigrette, 

then our tried and true spaghetti & meatballs and ravioli. 

Loved it. It was carefully served, not watery in the dish 

when the pasta is not drained properly. Great gravy and 

al dente macaroni! 

Topped off with ice cream and a pizzelle, we left this 

restaurant with a satisfying smile. 

I strongly urge you try Rocco G’s, when you have 

to have Italian. Reservations are not necessary during 

the week, but to be safe, you should call ahead on a 

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Christmas was a time I remember the best as a child, 

and was quite a big deal in our family. Well, as big as 

it could get with so little money to spend. Everything 

we grew ourselves or made ourselves. Vegetables, we 

grew in the small garden allotment we were allowed 

in a neighboring field. My brother, Alan, was the main 

caretaker of this and was quite good at it. Most years, 

he would also raise a turkey, to be ready by Christmas. 

The day before, he would chop off its head and bring 

it home, for mother to pluck, gut and prepare for the 

oven. She’d drag it out to the back yard, if it wasn’t 

too cold and, sitting on the three-legged stool with the 

bird between her legs, she’d begin the arduous task of 

plucking and gutting. As I got older, I helped her with 

this process, but as a very young child, the sight of the 

headless, bloody, huge body of feathers was scary, to 

say the least and I would usually stay indoors and away 

from the scene, until it looked ‘normal’ to me, and ready 

for the oven. 

And so the preparation begin! 

Mother’s preparations for Christmas began in October. 

Of course, she made everything herself. The first to 

be made would be the mincemeat. This had nothing 

to do with meat and was a mixture of many different 

types of dried fruits – raisins, currents, sultanas, dates, 

candied citrus peel, 

grated very tart 

apples, dark brown 

sugar, cinnamon 

and nutmeg and a 

copious amount of 

shredded fresh suet 

and a good dollop 

of scotch or brandy. 

All this would be 

mixed well together, put into mason jars, capped with 

waxed paper, tied off and stored until Christmas to be 

made into mince pies. 

The next would be the plum puddings, or Christmas 

Puddings, as they are called in England, and again, they 

have nothing to do with plums any more. The ingredients 

are very similar to the mincemeat, excluding the suet 

and with self-rising flour added, except that the mixture 

is placed into deep, white, pottery bowls (pudding 

basin is the English term for these white ceramic 

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Memories of Christmas Past 

by Joan Saunders 


containers). They would be topped with buttered wax 

paper, wrapped in a heavy gauze, tied at the top for 

lifting, placed in a large 

saucepan half filled with 

water, brought to the boil 

and cooked in that way 

for several hours. Then, 

for the Christmas cake. 

This was always the 

pièce de résistance of the 

Christmas preparations 

and one that took an 

inordinate amount of time and patience. The ingredients, 

again, very similar to the puddings, but baked in a large, 

round cake pan. Just the preparation of the pan took 

quite a while – two layers of very particularly cut and 

folded waxed paper, to line the tin, which could not 

be wavy or creased in any way. It had to be perfectly 

smooth, or mother would rip it out and start over again, 

with her patience 

ebbing away, so we all 

kept our distance until 

the pan was ready. 

Once the cake was 

baked, it would be 

wrapped in two layers 

of waxed paper, stored 

in a large, airtight tin 

and religiously ‘fed’ 

with scotch or brandy, 

a couple of times each month, until the cake was 

extremely rich, heavy and moist. 

The final preparations were the thick layer of almond 

marzipan all over and topped with another thick layer 

of hard icing, then carefully decorated with red berries 

and green leaves and a miniature Santa, complete with 

sleigh and reindeers, all made out of hard icing and 

colored with cochineal, then trimmed around the sides 

with a hand-made frill, cut from red and white crepe 

paper. 

Christmas Tree…Christmas Tree…!! 

Christmas was the best time of year for our family, 

partly because there was ‘more’ of almost everything 

available to us during this season. More food than 

usual, more gifts certainly, as there were none at any

other time, more camaraderie with neighbors and the 

family tensions lessened. Each year, my brother Ernest 

would ‘locate’ a Christmas tree. I never knew exactly 

where it came from. We certainly didn’t buy it. With 

their dirty, pit worn hands, my brothers would drag it in, 

and I’d be pulling along with them, with all my feeble 

strength, helping to get it upright and into the tin bucket 

filled with earth. 

“Where’d ya get it?” I’d always ask. 

“From Paris of course, after the Jardin des Plante 

had locked its gate for the night,” he’d joke, though I 

believed him and didn’t even know where Paris was, 

but it sounded very exotic. 

On Christmas Eve, mother would bring out the box 

filled with small candle holders that gripped the ends of 

branches, a new box of candles and the colored glass 

balls she had kept for years. We’d decorate the tree, leave 

two mince pies and a glass of Harvey’s Bristol Cream 

sherry for Santa, and a couple of carrots for Rudolph. 

Then it was time for my sister and I to go to bed. I’d 

go look for my perfect tom cat, Ginger, to put him out 

for the night, and invariably find him asleep, in that still 

pool of air, under the branches of the Christmas tree, in 

the midst of glass balls dangling, almost touching his 

nose…so there I’d let him stay. 



Christmas Shoes 

by John Patrick Gatton 

A rich man’s shoes make a statement about the level 

of his wealth. American made shoes are middle 

class, shoes from Italy tell of disproportionate 

disposable income. To a poor man, shoes are a 

Christmas gift from a friend, or one who donates 

clothes to charity. When we were kids, in the wake 

of the Great Depression, shoes weren’t worn in 

summertime because playing without them meant 

the wear and tear was absorbed by a kid’s feet, not 

by the low-quality-leather shoes. Going barefoot 

in the summer kept our shoes available for the fall 

and winter. In October we put shoes on again, 

though we soon had to put replacement cardboard 

inside them to cover the holes that easily wore into 

low quality soles. From that October day when I 

put the first pieces of cardboard inside my shoes, I 

looked forward to Christmas because it was certain 

there would be a “new pair” of shoes, with holeless 

soles, under the tree. In later years, I realized 

that the active kindness of friends and charity 

givers confirmed my belief that we should love our 

neighbors. 

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Symbols of the Christmas Season 

Submitted by Eleanor Venturrini 

Christmas is the most widely celebrated holiday the 

world over. There are the commercial aspects of the 

Christmas season and there are the religious rituals 

and traditions of this holy day practiced by the faithful 

through the ages. 

You are familiar with the many symbols associated 

with the celebration of the feast of Christmas. But did 

you know how they came about? 

Bells – Church bells rang to announce 

the birth of Jesus. They still ring today. 

Candles – They represent the light 

Jesus brought to the world. Pagans who 

converted to Christianity used candles on 

the sacred evergreen tree. 

Christmas Cards – In 1843 Sir Henry 

Cole had 1000 special designed cards 

printed. Instead of writing personal notes 

of good tidings, the use of the printed 

Christmas greeting began. 

Christmas Caroling – A medieval 

custom of singing and dancing around 

the Christmas tree. Early carols were not 

holy enough to be sung inside of church, 

so caroling was done outdoors. 

Christmas Cookies – Originated 

with pre-Christian Romans who gave 

sweet cakes to their senators. 

Creche – A manger scene 

representing Jesus’ place of birth. 

Christmas Seals – A Danish postal 

clerk sold Christmas seals to show that 

their users had given to a worthy cause. 

Holly – Holly is a shrub with spiny 

leaves and red berries. The leaves remain 

green throughout the year. Pagans 

thought its greenness was a promise that the 

sun would return. 

Icicles – Icicles are sometimes used as 

a tree decoration. A story is told that the Christ child 

took shelter for a night under a pine tree. 

When the tree realized that it was caring 

for Jesus, tears of happiness fell from its 

branches. The tears froze into icicles. 

Mince Meat Pie – Mince Meat Pie 

is full of spices and fruit. It represents 


the exotic treasures of the east that the 

Wisemen brought to the Baby Jesus. 

Mistletoe – A sprig of an evergreen 

plant hung at Christmas time. Custom is 

that people can kiss each other standing 

under it. 

Saint Nicholas – He was a kind 

bishop who brought presents to children 

and needy persons. 

Star – The Star of Bethlehem guided 

the Three Wisemen to the manger to 

honor the Baby Jesus. 

Tinsel – A legend tells of parents who 

trimmed a tree with stripes of metallic foil 

while their children were asleep. Spiders 

came to see the tree, leaving cobwebs all 

over it. The Christ Child came to bless the 

tree and turned the cobwebs into silver. 

Wassail – It is a mixture of mulled 

eggs, curdled cream, apples, nuts and spices 

poured from a punch bowl while exchanging 

Christmas greetings. 

Yule Log – The word “Yule” means 

“wheel” a symbol representing the sun. 

Before Jesus was born, pagans thought 

the sun stood still for 12 days at the end 

of the year. A log was cut large enough 

to burn for this time period to burn away 

last year’s evil. 

Poinsettia – This flower was brought to the United 

States by Dr. J.R. Poinsett in 1825. He was the first 

United States ambassador to Mexico. Because of its 

flamed leaf, the poinsettia is sometimes called the 

Christmas Star.

Holidays elicit many personal memories, and these 

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,and we can hear the children’s happiness. The chant 

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chocolategelt.com which has given written permission 

to “The Legend” to reprint it here in its entirety. 

Savings bonds, checks and small chocolate coins 

wrapped in gold foil – those are the modern incarnations 

of the traditional gift known as Hanukkah 

gelt. “Gelt” is the Yiddish term for 

money. 

Although it is an old and cherished 

custom, the roots of gelt-giving go back 

much further than the Middle Ages, the era 

in which the custom is usually said to have 

originated. Although it is not mentioned in either the 

Talmud or the Shulhan Arukh (the code of the Jewish 

Law), the importance of coins in the history of the 

Hasmonean period is undeniable. 

The First Book of Maccabees records that in 142 

B.C.E., 22 years after the Temple was recaptured, 

Simon the Maccabee, the surviving son of Mattathias, 

finally brought independence to Judea. Syria’s King 

Antiochus VII declared to Simon: “I turn over to you 

the right to make your own stamp for coinage for your 

country.” (I Maccabees 15:6) The ability to mint its 

own coins was a concrete expression of the newly-won 

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independence of the Jewish people. 

During the following years of the Hasmonean dynasty, 

the first Jewish coins in history were issued. Most 

depicted cornucopia, symbolic of the prosperity of the 

country during these years. One of the coins minted by 

the last of the Hasmonian kings, Antigonus 

Matiyahu (40-37 B.C.E), portrayed the 

seven-branched menorah on one side and 

the Table of the Shew Bread, on the other; 

both symbols of the restored Temple. Some 

scholars conjecture that these symbols may 

actually have been intended to remind the 

people of Hanukkah, which had been neglected during 

the waning years of the Hasmonean dynasty. 

When the Second Temple was destroyed in 70 C.E 

Jewish coinage ceased until modern times, except for a 

brief period during the Bar Kochba Revolution (132-135 

C.E.). So no Jewish coins were available to distribute 

when the customs of Hanukkah gelt-giving emerged 

as an important part of the festival during the Middle 

Ages. Then, it was traditional to give Hanukkah gelt 

to the local Jewish teacher; in fact, it was his primary 

means of support. When the tradition was expanded 

to include giving coins to children, it became a way to 

emphasize the importance of Jewish education and the 

study of Torah. 

Since the founding of the State of Israel, Jewish 

coinage has become a fascinating part of numismatics 

worldwide. In 1958, the Bank of Israel initiated a 

program of striking special commemorative coins for 

use as Hanukkah gelt. In a brilliantly conceived move 

to link the modern world with the ancient history of our 

people, the first Hanukkah coin portrayed exactly the 

same menorah that had appeared on the last Maccabean 

coins of Antigonus Matiyahu, 1,998 years earlier. Each 

year, since 1958 (except 1964-71) the Hanukkah gelt 

coin has honored a different Jewish community around 

the world. In 1972 a silver coin was struck showing a 

20th century Russian menorah, a rather clear message to 

the world about Soviet Jewry. On the 200th Anniversary 

of the United States’ Declaration of Independence, the 

1976 Hanukkah coin featured a colonial American 

menorah. Other issues through the years have featured 

menorahs from many different lands where Jews have 

lived. 

Whatever your source of Hanukkah gelt, it is always a 

wonderful tradition to put some of what you receive in 

a tzedakah (charity; ed) box in order to share your good 

fortune with those in need or for a good cause.

MOVING TO THE BEAT 

By Anise Singer 

in those days 

When i was young 

My legs took off 

Before dawning sun 

Knees and heart 

in rhythmic stride 

exhilarated to be alive 

Six miles each day 

Around the lake 

While houses showed 

no signs of wake 

The freedom of running 

Still beats in my heart 

Writers group Poet's Corner 

But my running legs no 

longer 

Move to start 

Gone is the gazelle 

in sun setting years 

i now leave the house in 

Walking gear 

Still able to bounce 

With music in my ears 

To the beat of Life. 

October, 2012 


Christmas 

By Joan Saunders 

racing 

gold and silver 

spheres that dart 

into a tree – 

lights flicker 

in glass – 

white crystals 

streaming into 

dark green spruce – 

filigree reindeers flying 

awkward – up to 

the star – electric star – 

mimic beyond meaning 

thoughts turning 

into then and now – 

children grown 

into merry folk 

who jest 

amid red wine 

like you 

and like 

me 


“DECEMBER” 

By June Whyte 

It’s that time again for some Holiday Cheer 

Out with the Old and in with the New year 

Santa will be on his way 

Bringing presents on Christmas day 

The hustle and bustle of shopping at the mall 

picking and choosing gifts to fit all 

Christmas lights and trimming the tree 

Children’s faces filled with glee 

Family and friends gather once more 

Food to eat and Christmas parties galore 

Happy Holidays to everyone, by golly 

Tis’ the season to be jolly 

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Janet’s Joy 

By Frederick J. Karol 

Historic homes project a sense of 

mystery and intrigue, 

And custodians of the past cultivate a 

magical mystique. 

Numbers matter when it comes to 

eighteen-fifty homes: 

A maze of twenty rooms leaves chores 

for lots of days. 

Historic homes thank Heaven for their health, 

A fabulous feat for one-hundred-fifty three. 

Janet’s bedroom flaunts its new attire of violet 

pearl and Dover white, 

While Tuscan tan with silver sage peeks 

across the hall. 

A shaky wooden staircase salutes the 

master suite, 

pygmies must have built these rooms, 

Why else have ceilings just five feet? 

Bathrooms don’t often like to speak; 

They stand with silent, stately, stern composure, 

Their marble complexion betrays an impatient, 

bare exposure. 

Sitting rooms cherish memories and secrets 

whispered long ago: 

Jean’s Ave Maria, errol’s garden hoe, 

Grandpa;s indiscretions, the Depression woes. 

Kitchens don't seem to hide their age so well, 

China dishes hold the key with dates from 

eighteen-sixty-three. 

Older clocks tend to lose a sense of time, 

They proudly chime it's summertime, 

But sadly it's wintertime-- 

Just a six-month shift of paradigm 

Historic homes invite us to share the past, 

Although we know we can't go home again. 

There is a thing within us all, 

A belief in immortality that elevates the soul. 

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More...Poet's Corner 


About Christmas 

Copyright 2012, John Patrick Gatton 

in modern day news, Christmas seems to be 

about--- 

The sight of snow covered trees 

The sound of a distant tolling bell 

The scents of pine and retail store perfumes 

The feel of a new and expensive coat 

The tastes of a well cooked meal 

More accurately, the remembrance of the 

birth of Jesus is about--- 

you are a child of God 

i come to you 

Come to Me 

Love your neighbor 

Live in, and with, your community 

With Me, discern your gifts 

Give of yourself 

Continually forgive once more 

Let love flow through you 

Tell others of your contentment 

Join with Me to create miracles 

Let go of what you seem to possess 

Give over to Me your burdens 

Laugh with Me, let joy fill you 

Ask for help, believe it is given 

Speak to Me 

Turn to the light 

Know that perfect love created you 

Set the example of doing for the greater good 

Sacrifice for your community 

Display your love of God 

Feed the hungry 

House the poor 

Attend the sick 

Nurture family 

recreate community with love each day 

Bring the children to Me

nothing 

by Rozalie Auerbach 

I’ve written innumerable articles for The Legend. 

From the latest mah jongg tournament, to various 

celebrations, sundry events, and even an occasional 

burst of poetry, they were written for their weighty 

compilation of information that I’ve put into print. 

Unfortunately, I have never written about a truly 

important aspect of life here at The Fairways. I’ve 

never written about – nothing. With kudos to Jerry 

Seinfield, nothingness, as we have learned, is a very 

active part of our everyday lives. 

We are infused with a myriad of moments, some long, 

some short, of pure blatant nothingness. It is not an 

easy task to contemplate the existence of a life without 

– nothing. Justifiably, in reality, nothing walks hand in 

hand with us. It is the triumph of a beautiful summer 

day or the bane of a snowed in Saturday. Nothing is just 

simply – nothing. It is the backbone of conversations 

and our daily encounters with ourselves. 

Nothing continually creates more – nothing and that 

can leave us either quite happy, definitely morose, or 

just experiencing – nothing. Perhaps, interacting with 

nothing is best because you cannot get overly distraught 

about nothing, and nothing leaves you with nothing to 

say or do, and no ill-humored feelings. These are all 

the by-products of – nothing. 

I’m not the guru to write lengthy tomes of supercilious 

words and writing about nothing leaves me with nothing 

to write. Therefore, enjoy your day, inhale the joy and 

comedy of having nothing and always look forward to 

the next, of course, expanse of – nothing. 

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Across 

1. She's "back in town" lady of 

song 

5. Tartan sporters 

9. "Skedaddle!" 

12. Kind of football 

14. Hindu queens 

16. Latin i 

17. piANO 

19. Figs. 

20. Biblical prophet 

21. ice hockey jerseys 

23. Musical finale 

25. put in the hold 

26. __________in accounting; 

future CpA's study of interest 

30. ___ incognita 

32. in the past 

33. "Norwegian Wood" 

instrument 

35. Attendance counter 

37. Downhill racer 

39. Down under bird 

40. Sponge cake ingredient 

(plural) 

41. Greek epic poet 

43. reagan's nickname 

46. All the rage 

47. Knocked them out! 

49. Choke 

51. regatta 

52. Compos mentis 

53. Old West lawmen 

57. Derisive laughter 

61. Sidekick 

62. ALTO 

64. Neighbor of Mo. 

65. Dig 

66. Lukewarm 

67. Classic opener 

68. razz 

69. Lover of Aeneas 

Down 

1. Weigh down 

2. Caspian Sea feeder 

3. First name in jeans 

4. World Heritage Site 

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“Time out” –The Album 

by Fred Petito 

administrator (acronym) 

5. French vineyard 

6. places for experiments 

7. De novo 

8. Like Miss Congeniality 

9. BASS 

10. Borodin's prince 

11. Light throw 

13. Detests 

15. They could be in-line 

(plural) 

18. Forearm bones 

22. German dessert 

24. Chipped in chips 

26. Moonshine mix 

27. Luminous 

28. DruMS 

29. Full range 

31. Star in perseus 

34. Buzzi and Hussey 

36. Direction in Durango 


38. Creator of a popular scotch 

whiskey brand 

42. A set of instructions 

44. Jalopy 

45. "really!" 

48. Render a snake harmless 

50. Swarmed 

53. public relations effort 

54. vigorous 

55. Kodak competitor 

56. Neatnik's opposite 

58. Arizona indian 

59. Novelist Bagnold 

60. edible root of the taro 

63. Salon application 

puzzle solution on page 66

Some years ago Erma Bombeck wrote a short 

article about a birthday month. We didn’t know each 

other, but I couldn’t make up my mind whether to be 

annoyed or to laugh. The title of the article was “Go to 

Pot Month.” Her reference was the month of August 

– my birth month. In the article she complained that 

August was the only non-holiday month – no hats, 

no horns, no Easter eggs, no presidents' birthdays, no 

parades, no bank closings, no house decorations, no 

flag wavings, no interruptions in garbage pick-ups. 

She liked that because it “stabilized her summer 

cold and she survived another vacation without 

killing someone.” She then continued, “The grass 

was brown and didn’t need cutting, too late to diet 

for bathing suits, too early to start Christmas parties. 

It is too hot to cook, too humid to let your hair grow, 

etc.” 

Then just in time before the month slipped away, 

I was born. I’m glad I didn’t miss my month, as 

I didn’t have to share the limelight with George 

Washington. 

A Birthday Month 

Story by George Young 



It is now too late to get a gift for me. Mark your calendars 

for 2013. By doing that now, you won’t know the date so 

you don’t have to get me a gift, and I’m not telling you. 

But, if you insist, call me and I will whisper it into your 

ear. A happy birthday to one and all!! 

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by Barbara Trevaskis 

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12/15-16 various “The Nutcracker” 

12/31 various “Simply Diamond New Year’s Eve” (Neil Diamond songs) 

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12/1 7:30pm A Holiday Doo Wop 

12/2 4pm Monmouth Civic Chorus – Messiah and More 

12/7 8pm 6 th Annual Sinatra Birthday Bash 

12/8-9 various “Nutcracker Ballet” 

12/12 8pm Irish Tenors – Wright, Kearns, Tynan 

12/13 7:30pm Holiday Express Benefit Concert 

12/14 7:30pm Nancy Scharffs Christmas 

12/15 7:30pm “A Christmas Carol” (national tour) 

12/21 7:30pm State Ballet Theatre of Russia: Ballet in Two Acts 

12/29 7:30pm Black Nativity 

12/31 9pm New Year’s Eve with Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes 

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12/13-1/13 various “Esther’s Moustache” 

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12/8-16 various “Home for the Holidays” 

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11/29-12/2 various Holiday Guys starring Marc Kudisch & Jeffry Denman 

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12/12-13 1pm “It’s a Wonderful Life” a Live Radio Play 

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Crossword Solution 

About this puzzle: 

Time Out, an album of subtle Cool and West Coast 

jazz influences was less than enthusiastically released 

by Columbia Records in 1959. The songs in the 

album were based on various time signatures that 

were unusual to the jazz genre at that time. All the 

songs were composed by pianist Dave Brubeck, with 

the exception of “Take Five.” Composition credit for 

this top 40 hit single went to alto saxophonist Paul 

Desmond. Brubeck credits Desmond with the melody, 

but the beat is entirely the creation of drummer 

extraordinaire Joe Morello. Rounding out the group 

was the talented bassist Gene Wright. The quartet is 

known as “The Classic Quartet” and played together 

for 10 years. 

Time Out was panned by critics when it was released. 

Despite this, it became one of the best-known and 

biggest selling jazz albums where it peaked at #2 

on the Billboard pop album charts and was certified 

Answers to Trivia Quiz 

1. False, India is the largest producer of tea, 

followed by China Sra Lanka & Japan. 

2. False, The potato famine sparked the Irish 

immigration to America. 

3. False, Guatemala & Belize are Mexico’s 

southern neighbors. 

4. True, Per Museum of London, the aerial 

bombing of London by Nazis between 

September, 1940 & May, 1941 cost at least that 

many lives and left 1.5 million people 

homeless. 



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America (RIAA). Dave Brubeck is still active and will 

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Sources: Wikipedia and “It’s About Time,” by Fred M. 

Hall; University of Arkansas Press 

5. False, Per legend, the dish was devised as 

a hang-over remedy for a guest at the Waldorf 

Astoria hotel and later named in his honor. 

6. Memorial Day began as “Decoration Day,” a 

national day of remembrance on which the 

graves of dead soldiers were adorned with 

flowers. 

7. The fabled “Route 66." 

8. Steve Allen hosted the “Tonight Show” from 

1954 until 1957. 

9. The Bill of Rights. 

10. Alexander Hamilton on the $10.00 note & 

Benjamin Franklin on the $100.00 note.



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