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From the Board of Directors
Happy New Year Committee which is discussed below. All three groups will be meeting
Happy New Year to everyone. This is the first article written in in January and you will be hearing more in the next few months.
2020 and the morning after another spectacular New Year’s party in
our Ballroom. It was organized and produced by Jodie Nolasco with a Special Events Committee
Parisian theme. Betty Whalen created spectacular centerpieces featuring This is a new Board Committee for which we have had an
a lighted Eiffel Tower. And Oscar and Jackie worked very hard on the outstanding group of people volunteer. The goal of the committee is
decorations. We are lucky to have all these people working together for to provide a broad spectrum of high quality Special Events, which will
our enjoyment. Please thank them all. appeal to Canal Walk residents. The first meetings were held in January,
and they are “well on their way for 2020” and will start planning for
Budget Discussion 2021 in the next few months. Here are the events already scheduled for
We always appreciate the opportunity to answer questions on this year.
the Canal Walk 2020 budget which everyone has had now for several •• Sunday, April 19, 2020 David Wroe NJ Festival with Opera/
months. It gives us the opportunity to reinforce the knowledge that we Italian/Neapolitan Singers
are the leading active adult community in the Metropolitan area and •• Sunday, June 14, 2020 Duprees Two shows- 3:00PM and 7:00pm
in the state of New Jersey, not only with our many activities, but more •• Saturday, September 12, 2020 The Jersey Tenors
particularly, in terms of financial management. •• Saturday, November 7, 2020 Imperial Brass
By the way, here is how we compare to our neighbors for 2020 The details will be announced in a One Call, and flyers will be out
monthly Maintenance Fees. well in advance of the programs. The committee welcomes suggestions
Somerset Run $291 w/o free cable which equates to about $40 from the community.
more than Canal Walk. Renaissance is $370 which is an average of $90 Jim Lyttle, President
more per month than Canal Walk. Bob Rossomando, Vice President
A general word about our philosophy and practice. We have chosen Nick Iorio, Treasurer
from the beginning to outsource all services to expert providers. While Bernie Worst, Secretary/Asst. Treasurer
we all treat our management team as if they are our employees, in fact
they are not. Therefore, we do not have any associated Human Resource,
payroll management, recruiting, benefit costs issues or adjusting to any
new labor laws.
As a result, all contracts we have in place include the salaries of
all workers, payroll costs, insurance, vendor overheads and profits. This
includes Community Management, Landscaping/Snow, Maintenance,
Pool Management, and Security to name the major ones.
We also have the benefits of their expert knowledge in their
particular field and using their purchasing power in many cases. To See Clubhouse Activities
Please remember that questions can be submitted to the Board and On Your TV If You Use Comcast
Management at any time on any subject.
As Your Provider:
Advisory Panel ••If you do not have an
We held our first two meetings with the new Advisory Panel in
December. After an organizational meeting, as described last month, the HD cable box – Channel 8
group took on several projects. Bob Rossomando is leading one group
looking at replacing the Club Room furniture and other Clubhouse ••If you do have an
needs. Nick Iorio is leading another group regarding Communications HD cable box – Channel 281
and Bernie Worst and Jim Lyttle are establishing the new Special Events
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Acting Up���������������������������������������������������� 7 Email Google Group������������������������������������ 5 Reminder on Photo Submissions �������������� 30
Acting Up Year End Event���������������������� 8, 9 Free Medical Equipment������������������������������ 5 Restaurant Review ������������������������������������ 23
Arts and Crafts ������������������������������������������ 10 Freedom Club House Concerts Presents���� 29 Sale Referral Incentives Offered������������������ 4
Be Green, Go Green, Help Save Our From The Board of Directors���������������������� 3 Shutterbugs������������������������������������������ 18, 19
Environment������������������������������������������ 4 From The Enclave Board ���������������������������� 4 Special Events Committee ������������������������ 11
Bowling�������������������������������������������������������� 5 Government Affairs����������������������������������� 11 Staying Healthy������������������������������������������ 21
Bumper Stickers���������������� 14, 20, 24, 26, 27 Guidelines for Photographs������������������������ 30 Sunday Cinema������������������������������������������ 13
Calendar ���������������������������������������������������� 32 Hadassah���������������������������������������������������� 14 Talk of the Walk ���������������������������������������� 28
Canal Walk Irish American Club �������������� 11 Home Hints������������������������������������������������ 14 The Animal Corner������������������������������ 20, 21
Canal Walk Quilters ���������������������������������� 11 Italian American Club�������������������������������� 26 The Jewish-American Heritage
Canal Walk Refund Policy �������������������������� 4 Itch’n’ To Stitch����������������������������������������� 18 and Culture Club������������������������������������ 5
Canal Walk Reservation Policy�������������������� 4 Men’s Club������������������������������������������ 16, 17 Theatrical Review�������������������������������������� 28
Canal Walk Women’s Bible Study ������������ 11 National Day of…Valentine’s Day and Then and Now�������������������������������������������� 24
Club Meeting & Activities Dates�������������� 33 National Organ Donor Day������������������ 27 To See Clubhouse Activities On Your TV �� 3
Clubhouse Activities Committee ���������������� 7 Newsletter Committee ������������������������������ 30 Trips ������������������������������������������������������������ 7
Computer Corner �������������������������������������� 15 Newsletter Staff����������������������������������������� 30 Veterans’ Club�������������������������������������������� 15
Contact List����������������������������������������������� .34 Pickleball���������������������������������������������������� 12 What’s Happening�������������������������������� 22, 23
Covenants Committee���������������������������������� 5 Pool Hours ������������������������������������������������ 30 Women’s Club�������������������������������������������� 20
Cover Photo Credit������������������������������������ 13 Potpourri, Jokes, Food for Thought ���������� 26 Young At Heart�������������������������������������������� 7
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Canal Walk Reservation Policy
Sale Referral Incentives
For activities sponsored by the Committees and the Activity Director
Offered To Canal Walk
•• Sign-ups/Reservations are required for all events and each event
is first come, first served. Homeowners
There are less than 5 single family homes left to sell in the
•• A reservation is only confirmed when the Event Flyer is
last phase of Canal Walk, and we are offering current Canal
completed, date stamped and payment in full is received (Checks
Walk homeowners an incentive to refer your friends and family!
Payable to C.W.H.O.A.A.F). Cash is not accepted.
Don’t let them miss out if they have been thinking of moving
•• Reservations are always restricted to Canal Walk residents for into this beautiful community. Please contact our sales office at
a period of time. This period may vary depending on the event 732-356-1191 for details.
Andrew Tendler
and lead time.
Vice President, Community Development
•• Each Residence (not resident) is entitled to make a reservation
for two people, one of whom may be a guest.
•• After the exclusive several week period for residents, the event
will be open to guests.
•• When events are sold out, a reasonable waiting list will usually
be maintained for those who have paid in full. From time to time, Be Green, Go Green,
an additional trip for an event may be arranged at a later date. Help Save Our Environment
•• All residents are encouraged to check the Lobby carousels and Household Hazardous Waste days for 2020 will restart on
the Website regularly. March 21st. More information will be in this column as the date
nears. Meanwhile, your hazardous waste can be accepted on the
first Saturday of every month at the Somerset County Recycling
Center, 40 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater (near the ball park) open
Canal Walk Refund Policy from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Call (908)231-7109 to confirm that they
are open, especially during the winter months.
•• Effective March 1, 2019, the following is a revision to the Refund
Policy for any and all tickets, trips or reservations made for events Consumer Electronics Recycling is on:
arranged by the Clubhouse Activities, Special Events Committee and A. First Saturday drop-offs are at the South County Public
Trips and Travel Committees and the Activity Director. Works (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM), 410 Roycefield Road,
Hillsborough, NJ 08844.
•• Once you register and pay for any event or trip, you have the absolute B. Weekdays (Mondays – Fridays) are at the North County
right to admission for that event. There will be no refunds for any Public Works Facility, 411 Chimney Rock Road, Bldg.
reason. The only exception is if there is a wait list which the office B (north of Rte. 22), Bridgewater, NJ 08807 AND South
may maintain. It is your responsibility to contact the office if you County Public Works, 410 South County Public Works,
would like them to help you resell your tickets, and to inform the Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Both locations are from 7:40 AM
office if you have already sold your place/ticket to another person. to 3:00 PM.
This policy is to properly manage our finances and is consistent with
almost all performance venues. Medical Waste Disposal:
There are currently eight permanent prescription drug (no
•• If you cannot use the reservation, you may sell your ticket or right to liquids) drop-off boxes in Somerset County:
admission, or give it to someone else. The office should be advised 1. Somerset County Sheriff’s Office
of any changes to the reservation so that we can account for everyone County Administration Building (Lower Level)
attending. 20 Grove Street, Somerville (open 24 hours a day)
2. Bernards Township Police Department
1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge (7:00am-4:30pm)
3. Branchburg Police Department
From the Enclave Board 590 Old York Road at Route 202 North, Branchburg
4. Franklin Township Police Department
Enclave Phase II Construction 495 DeMott Lane, Somerset
As of this writing, Premier is moving along with constructing the 5. Hillsborough Police Department
final Enclave section. The Hamilton, which opened last April, is almost 379 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough (open 24 hours a day)
sold out with only one or two condominium units remaining to sell. The 6. North Plainfield Police Department
Inverness, which opened in December, is also mostly sold out with only 263 Somerset Street, North Plainfield
five units left to sell. The Jamestown, the last building to be constructed, 7. Warren Township Police Department
is moving along with the expectation that Premier will begin to sell 44 Mountain Blvd., Warren
those units very soon. 8. Bound Brook Police Department
226 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
Snow/Ice For more information, visit the Coalition website at:
February in New Jersey is known for its freezing temperatures, www.safecoalition.org.
snow, and ice. Please exercise caution when walking in the community Sharp needles and other similar medical waste should never
if sidewalks, driveways, and streets are snow covered or icy. It’s be recycled. Disposal containers and information are available.
imperative for you to immediately report icy conditions by calling our Call for hours and specific locations:
management office (732-412-7618) during regular business hours, •• RWJU Hospital (Somerville) – 908-685-2200 ext. 3258
or Association Advisor’s emergency number (732-422-3349) after •• St. Peter’s Hospital – 732-742-8600 ext. 8282
business hours. •• Princeton Medical Center – 609-497-4266
Enclave Board of Directors: From The CW Men’s Club
Ben Caudo, John LoPresti, Bruce Schulman, Andy Tendler
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Covenants Committee The Jewish-American
If this looks familiar, it is, so, this will be short and sweet. I hope Heritage and Culture Club
everyone had a great holiday season and are now looking forward to a
We are pleased to announce the establishment of The Jewish-
great NEW YEAR! Slow time of the year for the Covenants Committee,
American Heritage and Culture Club. Members will be given an
so now is the time to do your planning for spring. Cannot tell you how
opportunity to learn about a variety of aspects of Jewish life including
pleased we are with the continuing effective use of the PMR system.
history, literature, art, music, food, and culture. We welcome our friends
They are coming in complete and this allows us to move quickly on
and neighbors at Canal Walk to join us in celebrating and appreciating
your requests. We are well rested and ready to go; we are ready for the
the heritage and culture of the Jewish people.
new year, are you? Thank you.
Dave Lyttle Membership applications will be available on the Canal Walk
Clubhouse Carousel outside the Management Office.
For further information, please contact Marilyn Sladowsky at
732-563-4566 or Jerry Goldberg at 732-356-8028.
Free Medical Equipment Please look for our first event in late April 2020!
Submitted by Harvey Finkelstein
If you are in need of medical equipment or
have equipment that you no longer have use
for – please contact us. Here at Canal Walk,
we recycle wheelchairs, walkers, shower An Email Google Group
chairs, raised toilet seats, canes, and a few Has Been Established
smaller items. We are in touch with a faith-
based organization that also houses a large This is an email discussion group whereby we can share information,
supply of medical equipment. There is no using our own group email address. Currently, more than 800 residents
fee nor time restriction for the material. are participating in the group. It has proved to be an efficient method
Joan Klimpl 908-581-8246
for sharing information pertinent to the community. While having a
Kathy Caragher 732-564-5476
Gmail email account is suggested, but not required, it does allow group
members to view and search past postings.
Bowling The purpose of this group is:
•• To share and receive references or information about vendors,
Our last month of bowling for the year 2019 was great. e.g., “I’m looking for someone to fix...;” “Does anyone know of
On December 2nd: a good dentist, dressmaker, plumber, etc.”
•• Bill McGill bowled a 157; •• To sell, purchase, or borrow items, e.g. “I have a ticket for.... and
•• Joanne Perzi bowled a 159. would like to sell it;” “Can anyone lend me a baby car seat for
Also on this date we had a new bowler joining us. Ted Levine has the weekend, etc.”
joined our bowling family. •• To discuss common issues with our personal property in order to
seek other’s opinions and share possible solutions.
On December 9th:
•• Bill McGill bowled a 151 and a 170; The Group is:
•• Debbie Stuart bowled a 158 and another 158; •• NOT a public group (It is for Canal Walk residents only)
•• Irv Kobren bowled a 155; •• NOT for commercial or political purposes
•• Joanne Perzi bowled a 158; •• NOT to be used as a soap box or a vehicle to “vent” about the
•• Marlene Glickman bowled a 161 and a 157; Board, the HOA, or the builder.
•• Nina Perzi bowled a 156. If you are not yet a member and would like to join the Canal Walk
Google Group, send an email requesting membership to: canalwalk.
On December 16th: group@gmail.com
•• Al Anderson bowled a 159 and a 184; For more information or questions, please call Elaine Whelan
•• Bill McGill bowled a 202 and a 197; (732-560-0140), Julie Nixon (973-216-4077), or Evelyn Silverstein
•• Burt Zitomer bowled a 187; (732-650-8099).
•• Irv Kobren bowled a 152;
Submitted by: Julie Nixon, Evelyn Silverstein, Elaine Whelan
•• Jeff Volker bowled a 160;
Google Group Administrators
•• Tom Brucker bowled a 165 and a 157.
As you can see, on December 16th, I haven’t listed any of the
women who bowled that day’s scores yet.
All the ladies that day wanted to bowl NO TAP, which is if on your
first bowl you knocked down 9 pins, it would automatically give you
a strike.
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Young At Heart Clubhouse Activities Committee
CALENDAR Its’s here…….the New Year…….Mark your calendar now for
•• February 12th – Club Meeting with Yankee Swap these special events planned by the Activities Committee for the coming
•• March 10th – Trip to the United Nations year, 2020.
•• March 11th – Club Meeting •• Friday, February 21 – Mardi Gras
•• April 8th – Club Meeting •• Sunday, March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
•• April 14th – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse •• Friday, May 1 – Cinco de Mayo
•• May 13th – Club Meeting •• Friday, July 17 – Patio Party
•• May 14th – Museum of Modern Art - Waiting to be booked •• Friday, August 14 – Patio Party
•• June 10th – Club Meeting - Box Lunch •• Friday, September 25 – TBD
•• June 19th – Monmouth Race Track with Lunch - waiting to be •• Friday, October 23 – Octoberfest
booked •• Sunday, December 6 – Holiday Brunch
Deborah Katz
•• September 9th – Club Meeting
•• September 15th – To Be Announced
•• October 7th – Princeton Art Museum and Lunch
•• October 14th – Club Meeting Acting Up
•• October 21st – Peddler’s Village
•• November 5th – Tribute to Gladys Knight & The Pipps at CALENDAR
Royal Manor •• First Tuesday, 7:30 PM – Freedom Clubhouse
•• November 11th – Club Meeting Acting UP-- where characters are welcome. Canal Walk residents
•• December 4th – Newark Museum/Ballantine House gather the first Tuesday of each month to read short scripts from
•• December 9th – Holiday Club Meeting plays, radio/TV shows and melodramas. We have a few laughs and
We are really looking forward to a wonderful busy year. Jack Sharkey contemplate the wonders of the amateur acting world. No previous
and his committee have been working very hard to prepare a varied menu. stage experience is needed to join, just an open mind and a wish to have
We have coach trips; we have Jitney trips. They have done a wonderful fun. In fact, most of us have never been on a formal performance stage
job of putting together a program for us. Nanda Cotturone is working on before joining Acting UP but have overcome great fears to entertain our
some special events for us and Claire and Bill Fiorelli and their committee Canal Walk neighbors. Join us in Freedom Clubhouse the first Tuesday
keep us filled with treats each month. Betty Rivera and Joan Primiano of each month @ 7:30 PM.
both take marvelous minutes at our Club meetings and Executive Board For information contact: Bruce Davidson or Marion Yudow.
meetings. It is always a good thing for me to read what I said! Submitted by Bruce Davidson
Our February meeting will be a “White Elephant Yankee Swap.” We
encourage those who have small gift items they don’t need or possibly
don’t want, to wrap them and bring them to the February meeting and Joan
Primiano has volunteered to explain our little “SWAP.” Dues are due by
the end of February. Thanks to Lonnie Woonton for her great reminders.
Joanne Polito
Jule Graham Tax Planning & Preparation for
Trips Individuals and Businesses
Trips 2020
•• February 6th – Unmasked @ Paper Mill Playhouse
• Non-Profit Tax & Advisory Services
•• February 12th – West Side Story @Broadway Theatre • Taxation for Trusts & Estates
•• March 21st – Golden Oldies Concert @ State Theatre • IRS Conflict Resolution
•• March 28th – NJ Devils vs Philly Flyers @ Prudential
•• April 8th – Diane on Broadway @ Longacre theatre • Accounting Services for
CPA
•• April 15th – Mrs. Doubtfire @ Stephen Sondheim Individuals & Businesses
•• April 23rd – Sister Act @ Paper Mill Playhouse • Quality Service at Competitive Prices
•• May 8th – Queen Esther @ Sight & Sound
•• May 15th – Plaza Suite Show @ Hudson Theatre • FREE Initial Tax Consultation
•• June 4th – The Wanderer @ Paper Mill Playhouse • Over 25 Years of Professional Service
•• June 7th – The Bronx Wanderers @ Broadway Theatre
•• June 18th – Plaza Suite ( 2nd date) @Hudson Theatre
••
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September 14-17th – Cape Cod Trip
November 17th – The Music Man @ Shubert Theatre
$35.00 OFF
Note: The following are trips, concerts, shows, places we are Preparation of Individual
considering: Tax Return
•• Company a musical comedy (March)
•• Jagged Lil Pill (Please call Jodie if you think this show may be New Clients • Expires 4/15/2020
of interest to you)
Reminder to all residents: The first 2 weeks for ALL trips are
opened to the residents only. Please make sure to read and follow Call for an Appointment:
all trips policies and rules at all times. Trips flyers will be placed
on the Canal Walk HOA website 1st over the weekend, before going Kevin Fellin, CPA 732.828.6240
onto the carousel. Please make sure to check the website for updates.
CanalwalkHOA.com KevinFellinCPA@outlook.com
Please look for flyers in the Clubhouse, or on the website. 7 Cedar Grove Lane, Suite 34 |Somerset, NJ 08873
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Acting Up Year End Event
The December 16 Acting UP Year End Event left them laughing while Charlie Stone was Desi trying to read a children’s book. Bruce
in the aisles. Over 100 Canal Walk neighbors and friends braved Davidson played St. George in Stan’s Freberg’s parody of Dragnet,
horrible weather to enjoy this potluck appetizer and dessert evening, “St George and the Dragonet” directed by Gloria Stuart. (dum de dum
with entertainment provided by the Canal Walk Acting UP team. The dum). Chocolate featured Sandy Epstein as a detective investigating
evening included 12 short scenes or vignettes selected from a year’s “chocolate stains” and the disappearance of Betty Rivera’s husband.
worth of Acting UP meetings. Opening the show, Bernie Worst and Dom On the serious side, Ava Vita and Gail Daly recreated a scene from Lost
Nasto were waiters serving Edna Stone at a posh NY French restaurant, in Yonkers. Act 1 ended with a segment from an old Bob & Ray Show
in a piece called La Mouche (in my soup). Sandy Siegel played Lucy Wise Old Owl featuring Sandy E. and Bernie.
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Act II started with the Neighbors, directed by Arthur Bransdorfer. of the Red Hot Lovers. Closing the evening were Sandy Siegel and Gail The story opens at 3 AM with Marion Yudow and Bruce (two Peeping reviving a musical piece from Chorus Line. The entire production came Toms) knocking on the door of their neighbors from across the street, together with the help of Loretta Dimestria as stage manager and Beanie Charlie and Edna. They barge in wanting to clarify “what they can see Lashen providing musical segments during and in between the acts. and…….complain about what they can’t see”. Sandy E and Gloria were If you missed the fun, the entire show was videotaped and is now two patients finally meeting after months in the same Psychiatrist’s available on the Acting UP YouTube channel. There is a direct link Waiting Room. Zero Visibility featured Marion and Gail as two best on the Canal Walk HOA Website under Activities: Acting UP or, you friends stranded in a car during a snow storm. Bernie and Dom returned can type the following into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/ as two old men sitting and bantering on a park bench from I’m Not channel/UC24ZJEOWWwvZZQTQdSjLafg?view_as=public Rapaport. Directed by Edna, Charlie and Ava recreated a scene from Last Submitted by Bruce Davidson To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107 The Canal Walk Newsletter February 2020 • Page 9
Arts & Crafts
In the Clubhouse library, the Lionel Train Display opened on engineers had changed the train sets. A popular train set was the engine
December 1 and lasted through January 5. According to the sign-in pulling 13 boxcars each one representing the original 13 colonies. Other
logbook, 274 names were listed but according to the train engineers, favorites were the barrel loading, and the coal loading cars. The train
at least twice as many came to see the display that number is more committee would like to thank the Board of Directors, the Canal Walk
than doubled! We had visitors who would spend ten minutes or more community (especially the librarians), and all the grandchildren and
watching the trains go around the three tracks (wondering if there would guests for supporting our first ever train display!
be a collision), and sometimes people would just peek in to see if the Submitted by Betty Whalen
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Page 10 • February 2020 The Canal Walk Newsletter To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107Canal Walk Women’s Bible Study Government Affairs
Each Tuesday we are continuing our Bible study focusing on At the first meeting of the Franklin Township Town Council for
David, the shepherd turned king. We can relate in so many ways 2020, an Ordinance was amended describing the list of Qualified Streets
because he was definitely not a perfect man, but God had a plan for his and Qualified Street lighting poles on our streets (not the parking lots).
life. In spite of all his mistakes, he pursued humility. One statement in Being on this list means that the Township will continue to maintain
our study guide says, “Humility doesn’t mean you think less of yourself the streets (fixing potholes, cracks, etc.). The township also handles
but that you think of yourself less.” A challenge for all of us as we deal maintenance of the lighting poles but not the lamps themselves. This
with friends, neighbors and family. Schedule was last amended November 8, 2018.
We would love to have you join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm in the At the January 6th meeting, the Mayor and three At-Large Council
Club Room. This is a Christian Bible study, but all faiths are welcome. Members were sworn in. The At-Large Members (Sivaraman Anabarsan,
Feel free to contact Gail or Susan if you would like more information. Kimberly Francois, Crystal Pruitt ) and our 2nd ward Councilman
The contact info is: Gail Tornquist at 908-625-0526 or g.tornquist@ William Galtiere (who continues in his term) are our direct contacts
comcast.net; or Susan Pohli at 732-412-7223 or susiepohli@gmail.com. for concerns anyone might have about the Township along with Mayor
Gail Tornquist Phil Kramer.
The move by the State to ban plastic and paper bags appears
stalled in the State Legislature. The Franklin Township Environmental
Commission will now reconsider a local proposal for the ban.
Canal Walk Irish American Club A6014 in the Assembly proposes Establishing NJ Climate Change
Resource Center at Rutgers University with $500,000.
Here we are well into the second decade of the 21st Century. Paul Walitsky
We started our New Year activities with a lunch outing to Willie
McBride’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Branchburg on January 23rd. A
report on this will appear in our March newsletter as this is written early Canal Walk Quilters
in January.
Note for any future trips: Though a trip may be marked full, After our January retreat when we worked on our own projects,
please sign up since in the past we have found that there are always enjoyed sharing ideas, and ate delicious food, the quilters are now back
cancellations. Do make sure your name is on the list. to working on Quilts for Kids. Our next meeting is Monday, February
Norma Whiteside has kindly agreed to act as our “Sunshine” 24th, at 1:00 in the Freedom Clubhouse. We will be working on quilts
person. If you know of any member who may be ill or experiencing a that are ready for quilting and making up new kits. As always, new
sad situation, please contact her – her address is in the CW Directory. quilters are welcome.
We have several events planned for 2020. Full details and dates Happy Stitching – Sue Watt
will be given in future newsletters. In the interim, here are the activities
for the first few months:
CALENDAR:
•• February – No Event
•• March – Enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day function hosted by the
this valentine’s Day, treat Someone
Activities Committee at Canal Walk Special to a Massage or Facial…
•• April 16 – Irish Story Teller
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We hope the New Year is going well for our members and Happy
Birthday for anyone who has a true birthday this year on February 29th!
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We are pleased to write the first article for the new Special Events
Committee. We have had a wonderful group who have volunteered to
help with this committee endeavor. We held the organizational meeting Winter SavingS at
on January 3rd and are off and running. Another meeting was held in
mid - January. As announced in the Board article, we already have the raYMOnD SaLOn n SPa
concerts scheduled below with more to come. So mark your calendars.
Our vision is to have a variety of offerings, including old favorites,
but also some new talented, professional entertainers, something for
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•• Sunday, April 19, 2020 David Wroe with Opera/Italian/
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•• Sunday, June 14, 2020 Duprees Two shows- 3:00 and 7:00
•• Saturday, September 12, 2020 The Jersey Tenors
•• Saturday, November 7, 2020 Imperial Brass $5000 KERATIN STRAIGhTENING
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committee also welcomes suggestions from the community for future
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To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107 The Canal Walk Newsletter February 2020 • Page 11Pickleball
January 1, 2020 – It was a dreary, cold and windy start to the New Year. A day
that many cuddled up in front of their fireplaces and watched an old movie or read
a book. A day that was good for cleaning out a cluttered closet or straightening out
the pantry. For others, it was a day to bake some cookies, cook a pot roast, and
have some hot soup or a nice hot cup of tea and a scone. But for about 33 of your
fellow residents, doing these things did not appeal to them. They did not stay in
their houses all snug and warm but decided to participate in the 2nd Annual CW
Pickleball Polar Bear Challenge (see photo). Those of you who lived in one of the
boroughs of NYC would know that every New Year’s Day regardless of the cold,
members of The Polar Bear Club jump into the ocean at Coney Island.
Last year, I had an idea - instead of jumping into the ocean, why
not jump onto the pickleball courts and play some pickleball regardless
of the weather. This year’s Polar Bear event was run by one of our
780 Old New Brunswick Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
newer players, Steve Selvaggio, who did an outstanding job organizing
the event. This year, January 1st turned out to be quite cold with wind
gusts at about 20 mph and, at times, there were even some scattered
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08873 snow showers. Donning puffy jackets, hats, gloves, scarves and wearing
layers and layers of warm clothes we fought the cold and wind outside
on the pickleball courts. Pickleballs were flying this way and that,
Now Partnered with making for a very difficult game but resulting in lots of laughter and a
lot of fun. In addition to the players, there were many spectators at the
courts who brought chairs and blankets. One of our players, Allan Frost,
had his wife Judy, 2 daughters and 4 grandkids there (see attached photo
Now Partnered with
with of 3 of them swathed in several blankets cheering on their Poppy). Hot
FREE cocoa, donuts, snacks and baked goods kept the players warm and
RIDES! fueled. Thanks again to Steve for a fun filled afternoon and we look
forward to next year’s 3rd Annual CW Pickleball Polar Bear Challenge.
FREE
FREE Tip of the Month – The next time you play, pick a skill you want to
improve and work on it that game. Give yourself a goal – maybe to try
RIDES! to dink or use a soft drop shot instead of just pounding the ball. Maybe
try to lob the ball or go after a ball instead of just letting it pass you by.
The only way to improve your game is to improve your skills.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Please contact Stan Spector (saspector@aol.com) or me, Leslie
Pat Redmond, Director of Admissions Goldenberg (lagoldenberg@hotmail.com) for more information
concerning indoor play or anything pickleball.
(908) 783-4466 Wishing Everyone a Very Happy and Healthy New Year from the
FOR
FOR MORE
MORE INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTACT
CONTACT Canal Wall Picklers!!
Pat
Pat Redmond,
Redmond, Director
Director of
of Admissions
Admissions Leslie Goldenberg
(908) 783-4466 lagoldenberg@hotmail.com, 201-841-6594
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SEASON SEVEN - COMING ATTRACTIONS SUNDAY CINEMA
•• FEBRUARY 9, 2020 – The King’s Speech and Oscar Party Canal Walk movie lovers took time out on December 15 to relax
(Oscar Best Picture) and watch the German award winning film, “Mostly Martha.” Anil
•• MARCH 15, 2020 – The Children Act (British Film Designers Nirody led the group discussion about life changes, perseverance of
Guild Award) the characters, and realistic situations that viewers can relate to. Anil
•• APRIL 19, 2020 – The Last King Of Scotland (Oscar Best Actor) discussed forgiveness and of being willing to change and grow - for
•• MAY 17, 2020 – Capernaum (Cannes Jury Prize Award) a film that is much more than about chefs and great food. Great job as
•• JUNE 14, 2020 – Big Night (Film Independent Spirit Award) usual, Anil, for choosing this film and leading an intensive discussion.
Food is always in abundance with residents enjoying gourmet
appetizers and desserts.
Movie lovers enjoyed sharing Canal Walk friendships as December
birthdays were celebrated with good wishes and ‘kisses.’ Two lucky
movie themed quiz winners received prizes to sharpen their culinary
skills - congrats!
Please join us on February 9 as Sunday Cinema travels ‘across the
pond’ to present “The King’s Speech,” a story of England’s Prince Albert
(played by every ones favorite actor, Colin Firth), ascending to the throne
as King George VI. His speech impediment leads him to a therapist for
help and that is when things get interesting. Helena Bonham Carter and
the great Geoffrey Rush round out this Oscar winning film. Additionally,
we will celebrate the Oscars with fun, food and surprises for all.
ALL CANAL WALK RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO COME
TO SUNDAY CINEMA to relax, view, socialize and discuss award
winning classic, documentary and independent films.
Sunday Cinema meets each month in the fall, winter and spring.
We gather in the Ladies Card Room at 1:30 PM for a 2 PM film start.
Please check the calendar in the Canal Walk Newsletter, on our
Website and Cable Station, along with the Clubhouse Lobby poster, for
the Season Seven 2019-2020 schedule of all the FREE film events. To
receive email notices with current information, email bagelsandhoney@
comcast.net. See you at the movies!
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CALENDAR performed at Hadassah Ein Kerem on a fragile premature infant weighing
•• February 9: “Fun Home” Tickets are available for the 2 PM matinee just under two pounds. We all benefit from the work of Hadassah.
at Villagers Theater in Somerset. This honest, wholly original musical Canal Walk Hadassah members participated in a successful Toy Drive
is about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Tickets are for Jewish Family Services. Area children of all religious backgrounds
$16 each. enjoyed a happy holiday season due to the generosity of our members.
•• February 11: Bi-annual Luncheon/card party. Forget the winter A new Advocacy Committee has been formed under the direction
weather and play your favorite game after a delicious lunch. Snacks of Education VP Laure Paul. Laure can be reached at Lspaul2008@
and door prizes enhance the festivities. Cost is $30 per person. Open yahoo.com.
to the community. Shop Rite certificates for $25, $50 and $100 are available from
•• March 4: “Conscience” George Street Playhouse will present a Janet Kliger and Evelyn Lasky. The certificates can be used at any time
world premiere about events during the American Red Scare. Senator and at any Shop-Rite. It is a “no cost to you” way to raise money for our
Margaret Chase Smith is portrayed as one of the first to stand up many medical and educational projects.
against Senator Joseph McCarthy. Tickets are $42. We generally meet on the Second Tuesday evening of the month in
•• March 10: Monthly meeting at 7:30PM, presenting “What to the Canal Walk Clubhouse .We enjoy theater parties, trips to places of
Count.” Nutritionist Alexa Essnfeld will discuss fad diets and easy- interest in the area, a book club and a Tradition enhancing film activity.
to-prepare meals. All Canal Walk residents are welcome. Join us. Membership chairwomen are Marlene Glickman and Fran Musler.
•• March 29: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” Edna Stone, Communications Committee
This Broadway hit will be presented at the Villagers Theater. We have
matinee tickets
•• April 22: “A Walk on the Moon” George Street Playhouse will
present a new musical adaptation of the award-winning film. Tickets
are $54 each and available to the community after January 21.
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Canal Walk Hadassah members know that our attendance at these
events, our volunteer work and our donations help provide the funding
for life-saving research that is shared throughout the world. Many of us
follow the latest news in medical breakthroughs. Highlights of 2019 HMO
medical breakthroughs include the following: New imaging technology
saves precious minutes in stroke diagnosis. Hadassah opened the Center
for Cardiogenetics, which places Hadassah at the forefront of the
diagnostic and treatment of genetic diseases of the cardiovascular system
in Israel and the Middle East. A cardiac catheterization was successfully
Home Hints
Keeping the landline?
I didn’t hear from a lot of you, but it really was 50/50 about keeping
or dropping the landline.
Some dropped it to save the expense while one person said it made
them feel modern to live with cell phones only.
Two people said it was like an old friend and couldn’t picture their
house without it. While I can see both sides of this issue, it’s important to
discuss one thing that looms large when you don’t have a landline. It has
been our experience that when you call 911 from your home phone they
immediately know who and where you are. Some cell phone are GPS
equipped and can give a dispatcher a very good but not exact location
when you call. If that’s the case you must give clear concise information
when calling for help. I suggest you call your cell phone provider and
find out what information your cell phone provides in an emergency.
Jeff Shpiner
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When it comes time to put my article together for the Newsletter, I is from amazon.com. This is a genuine email from Amazon. Feel free to
can always depend on the scammers to provide a few fresh new ideas. click on the addressable link that is imbedded in the massage.
Here are a few recent ones…
Finally, here’s a disturbing thought. How many of you have Alexa?
I received this email from “customer@appstore.com” That’s that little cylindrical device that you connect to your internet
Dear hskliger@comcast.net, service and when you say “Alexa, play some classical music” it
You have successfully purchased Nonstop Knight - Idle RPG - responds with a Mozart sonata or something like that. Or ask it for the
Enter a dungeon adventure on the App Store. See your payment details weather in Philadelphia, and it responds with the current temperature
in the PDF attachment shown in your email or request cancellation of and precipitation level.
your order. But it may be listening to you when you are not asking it anything.
Apple Store
Suppose you are talking about buying a new washing machine. And
When I clicked the attachment, it came back with a warning “you tomorrow morning, there is an email from Amazon advertising washing
should only preview files from a trustworthy site.” Well, that was machines that can be purchased through Amazon. Yes, Amazon is
enough for me. This is a perfect example of a site that is not trustworthy. listening to you. Or suppose you are discussing beach umbrellas and
So I deleted the email. But I will watch my Visa bill for the next few tomorrow morning there is an email from Amazon describing beach
months to make sure I didn’t buy the dungeon adventure. umbrellas. Yep, Amazon is listening to you…..
* * * And tomorrow morning, if your email has Amazon ads for marital
Here’s another one …. aids……… then it’s time to move that damn Alexa into the living room.
It comes from “Customer Service [noreplyscs.supportids Howard Kliger
7327650635@brengsekiup.com]”
Greetings from Amazon
We have placed a hold on your Amazon account and all pending
orders. We took this action the billing information you provided did not
match the information on file with the card issuer. To resolve this issue, Veterans’ Club
please verify now with the billing name, address, and telephone number
registered to your payment card. if you have recently moved, you may To all our Club members, and especially to those who are American
need to update this information with the card issuer. If we are unable history buffs, our February 26th meeting offers you a special treat. Our
to complete the verification process within 3 days, all pending orders guest speaker will be “one of our own” namely, Dave Lyttle. Dave is an
will be cancelled. You will not be able to access your account until this aficionado of American history, and I can assure you that his presentation
process has been completed. We ask that you not open new accounts as will be both memorable and informative. Following Dave’s presentation,
any new order you place may be delayed. don’t miss our traditional February dessert of cherry pie and ice cream.
The meeting will be held in the Main Ballroom starting at 1:00 PM.
Now your hint that it may be a scam comes from the FROM Sam Pesce, Commander
address. Look at the script after “Customer Service”. Does that look
like an Amazon address? So don’t click the VERIFY icon, just delete OPERATION SHOE BOX NJ
the email and move on. The 15th Annual Operation Shoe Box NJ packing will take place
* * * on Saturday, February 15th from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM at the VFW Hall
located at 600 Washington Avenue, Manville. Rod Hirsch, Executive
On the other hand, if you get an email like this … Director, dedicates the February packing in memory of Linn Smith,
Dear Howard Kliger, Past Commander. Rod’s goal is to fill 1200 boxes. If Veterans’ Club
We noticed that you weren’t taking full advantage of your Prime members plan to attend, please wear your Club shirts and hats.
Membership. As a Prime Member, you get exclusive access to Prime Members of the Canal Walk Veterans’ Club spent part of our
Music, an ad-free music streaming service at no additional cost. Listen December 2019 meeting filling 270 sandwich-size plastic bags of
to over two million hand-curated songs, plus thousands of playlists and donated candy that will be included in those cartons packed on February
stations online, on an Amazon Echo device, or on your mobile device 15th. Our candy bags will be added to the personal items in each box
with the Amazon Music app. Enjoy music anytime, anywhere -- at home, along with our hopes and prayers for their safe return home.
the office, the gym, or on-the-go -- it’s all included in your membership. Donations to Operation Shoe Box NJ can be placed in the clear
The FROM address is “Amazon.com [store-news@amazon. plastic box located outside the Management Office.
com.]”. The message is positive – not a dire warning – and the address Sam Pesce for Operation Shoebox NJ
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Congratulations to the newly-elected officers of the Men’s MEN’S CLUB CALENDAR
Club. We wish them much success in our future endeavors. They •• February 10: So we don’t forget, here is the program again after
are: the 7:00 PM business meeting. We will have a lecture on “Memory
President – Bruce Blum Enhancement.” This is open to the CW community. Registration
Vice-President – Vince Renzulli is required.
Secretary – Steve Stavrou •• March 9: After the 7:00 PM meeting, Mr. Ryan Stevens, Manager of
Treasurer – Barry Zuckerman Sports Medicine, Fitness and Physical Therapy at the RWJ Somerset
Hospital, will present “Warm Up After Winter – 10 exercises to
A message from the incoming President Help you Knock Off the Winter Rust.” This is a learn-by-doing
of the Men’s Club experiential workshop. Active participation is suggested. What to
If you are reading this article it means that the holiday season is wear at the meeting: Sneakers (or barefoot recommended), as well as
now in our rearview mirror and that spring is just around the corner. “movement-friendly” clothing are a plus. Ryan will be giving away 3
I would like to thank the members for the support & confidence prizes at each of the 2 fitness sessions:
in electing the new line of officers for this year: Barry Zuckerman 1. Free Performance Fitness jumpstart month membership
Treasurer, Steve Stavrou Secretary, Vince Renzulli Vice President & (which includes a functional movement screen and a month of
Bruce Blum as President. unlimited group coaching sessions)
We have some exciting plans for this year, so I hope that you attend 2. 1 free group coaching session
the meetings and events not only for the subject matter, but also to 3. 1 Backpack
socialize and meet many of our new neighbors. We are also discussing •• April 13: For this monthly meeting we will be covering “Operation
some local day trips, so when you receive the survey monkey email, Graduation” of our neighbors at the Franklin High School. Details to
please respond quickly so that we will know how many of our members follow.
will be taking advantage of these events.
We are always looking for volunteers for our many committees, THE MEN’S CLUB’S ANNUAL GIVING
and if you would like to participate, please contact any of the officers This year’s philanthropic giving was increased over previous
by phone, email or at one of our meetings. years. Recipients from our donations are as follows: The Visiting
We thank David Gelfand for a job well done over these past 4 Nurse Association, Operation Graduation, Animal Shelter, Franklin
years, and look forward to his continued support and council as the Food Bank, Operation Shoe Box, Millstone Fire Department, Elizabeth
Immediate Past President. Avenue Fire Department and Millstone Rescue Squad.
Wishing you all a very Peaceful, Happy & Healthy New Year.
Bruce Blum FRANKLIN FOOD DRIVE
The final numbers for the December Food Drive:
•• Food: 3,782 lbs.
•• Monetary: $1,844
For the year 2019:
•• Food: 4,821 lbs.
•• Monetary: $3,294
•• 12 Turkeys and 3 Hams were delivered in 2019
Thanks to all who have made this possible.
John Tighe & Paul Walitsky
TEE TIME
The Atlantic City trip is scheduled for 6/9 and 6/10. We will be at the
Tropicana this year. The trip will be for a one-night stay with two rounds
of golf. Cost for golf only is $175; with room $225. Courses include
“The Friendly Store of Value” Renault Winery and Harbor Pines. $100 Deposit required by 2/7/20.
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fax 908-725-9375 longer need or use, please bring these to the Cloakroom where you can
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life for these otherwise discarded items. From the onset of this program,
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