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FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  MOVING FORWARD
                                                                                                             This is the first article after our 2020 Annual Meeting. This was
       Congratulations to Alice Krihak and David Gelfand as our                                         the first Annual meeting held during the 2020 Pandemic. This is also
  new Canal Walk Board Members. We wish you much success as                                             the first “Remote” Zoom Annual meeting. This is also the first Annual
  you move forward with us working with you.                                                            Meeting since 2011 that we welcome two new members of the Canal
       And a big thank you to Jim Lyttle and Bob Rossomando,                                            Walk Board of Directors. Welcome to the Board, Alice Krihak and
  as well as Nick Iorio and Bernie Worst, for their many years of                                       David Gelfand, and thank you, Jim Lyttle and Bob Rossomando, for
  service towards making Canal Walk the premier community it is                                         your years of dedication and service to our community.
  today. We wish Jim and Bob all the best as they enjoy their well-                                          The 2020 Annual meeting was well “attended” by 185 people
  deserved rest.                                                                                        having logged-in thru the internet as well as dial-in telephone.
       To the new Board of Directors:                                                                   Participating along with the Board and Tom Merklinger were Hubert
       Nick Iorio President                                                                             Cutolo, principal of Cutolo Barrows LLC, our Attorney; Bonnie Bertan,
       Bernie Worst Vice-President                                                                      President of Association Advisors, our Management Company, and
       David Gelfand Treasurer                                                                          Michael Mezzo and Carly Barancato, our Accountants and Auditor
       Alice Krihak Secretary                                                                           of WilkinGuttenplan, PC. These folks working with our office staff
       All the best in your new roles.                                                                  and the Board have helped guide our HOA to attain the high regard
                 Jay del Prado, Anil Nirody, Phil Witt, Jeff Shpiner,                                   in which Canal Walk is held. The Treasurer’s report provided by Nick
                        Ellen Catalina, Frank Catalina, Nina Pesce                                      Iorio outlined our fiscal details, budget factors leading to our ability to
                                                                                                        maintain our low monthly maintenance fee, starting January 2021, of
                                                                                                        $280 for CW and $140 for the Enclave. Tom Merklinger provided a
                                                                                                        detailed community update noting among the forthcoming projects will
                                                                                                        be the repaving of a number of the older streets built in 2003, at the start
                                                                                                        of construction of Canal Walk.
                                                                                                             As we have in the past, we followed the second Open meeting of
                                                                                                        the year, with the Annual meeting and election for two board positions,
                                                                                                        as prescribed in our by-laws. The election for the two board positions,
    TO SEE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES                                                                         each for a two year term, was administrated by Mr. Cutolo with the help
                                                                                                        of eight CW residents as voting inspectors two chosen by each of the
   ON YOUR TV IF YOU USE COMCAST                                                                        candidates. Mr. Cutolo and the inspectors worked opening and counting
         AS YOUR PROVIDER:                                                                              the ballots from early afternoon until almost 5 pm. All are worthy of
                                                                                                        sincere thanks for their time and efforts.
 • If you DO NOT HAVE an
                                                                                                        FINANCES:
   HD cable box – Channel 8                                                                                  As outlined by our Treasurer during the Annual meeting, we are
 • If you DO HAVE an                                                                                    running below budget in regard to income and expenses; some of which
                                                                                                        are attributed to the COVID shutdown, low snowfall and deferred
   HD cable box – Channel 281                                                                           maintenance fee increase. Due to the light snow fall in the beginning of
                                                                                                        this year, the unused portion of our snow budget is currently in excess
                                                                                                        of approximately $370,000. This amount should be more than adequate
                                                                                                        to cover any snow expense that may occur in these last two months of
                                                                                                        the year.
                                                                                                                                                          Continued on page 4

  TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
  Acting Up�������������������������������������������������� 17    Grandparents’ Group���������������������������� 15, 16             Readers Write�������������������������������������������� 35
  Be Green, Go Green������������������������������������ 5          Great Decisions – 2021�������������������������������� 5           Reminder on Photo Submissions �������������� 36
  Bumper Stickers���������������������������� 16, 22, 36            Guidelines for Photographs������������������������ 36              Restaurants/Food���������������������������������������� 24
  Canal Walk Irish American Club �������������� 11                  Hadassah������������������������������������������������������ 7   Sales Incentive For Referrals ���������������������� 4
  Canal Walk Women’s Bible Study �������������� 7                   Health and Safety Awareness Team �������� 6, 7                     Shutterbugs������������������������������������������ 20, 21
  Clubhouse Activities Committee �������������� 11                  Home Hints������������������������������������������������ 26      Spanish Tertulia������������������������������������������ 17
  Color Me���������������������������������������������������� 29   Italian American Club�������������������������������� 23           Staying Healthy������������������������������������������ 17
  Community Updates���������������������������������� 45            Itch’n’ To Stitch����������������������������������������� 16      Sunday Cinema�������������������������������������������� 8
  Computer Corner �������������������������������������� 19         Jewish-American Heritage and                                        Talk of the Walk ���������������������������������������� 27
  Contact List����������������������������������������������� .38        Culture Club������������������������������������������ 7      The Animal Corner������������������������������ 30, 32
  Covenants Committee���������������������������������� 5           Men’s Club������������������������������������������ 12, 13        The Winter Solstice������������������������������������ 22
  Cover Photo Credit������������������������������������ 10         Movie/Video Review �������������������������������� 22             Then and Now�������������������������������������������� 25
  E-mail Google Group���������������������������������� 4           Moving Forward������������������������������������������ 3         To See Clubhouse Activities On Your TV �� 3
  Free Medical Equipment������������������������������ 7            Newsletter Committee ������������������������������ 36             Veterans’ Club�������������������������������������������� 10
  From The Board of Directors������������������ 3, 4                Newsletter Committee E-mails������������������ 36                  What’s Happening�������������������������������������� 26
  From The Enclave Board ���������������������������� 4             Pickleball���������������������������������������������� 18, 19    Women’s Club�������������������������������������������� 15
  Government Affairs������������������������������������� 5         Potpourri, Jokes, Food for Thought ���� 34, 35                     Young at Heart ������������������������������������������ 15
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FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Continued from page 3…                                                          Seasons Greetings from The
TRANSITION:
     We have begun the transition process for the Bryant Ct. area.              Enclave Board of Directors
Our engineering firm FWH Engineering has completed their initial
                                                                                     The Enclave Board is sad to announce
inspection of the common areas and a draft of their report is with
                                                                                the resignation of Bruce Shulman from our
our attorney. As this document will be instrumental in the transition
                                                                                Board, which was effective November 5th. For
negotiations with the builder, it is currently Classified and protected by
                                                                                the last four years Bruce has served tirelessly and
Client-Attorney confidentiality. The report includes the various issues
                                                                                effectively as our Treasurer, working closely with
stated by Bryant Ct. residents and will be addressed with the builder.
                                                                                our financial experts from Wilkin & Guttenplan and
MISCELLANEOUS:                                                                  Association Advisors to keep us informed and provide valuable
     As this is being written, the paving of the five streets first laid at     advice regarding our HOA’s financial status.
the start of construction of Canal Walk, is scheduled for November 9                 We will miss Bruce and offer him our sincere thanks for his
(weather permitting). The streets to be paved, are Bayard Rd., Stryker          remarkable service to our community.
Rd., Benjamin St., Tallman La.; Abrams Ct. plus Congress Ct. The                                                 The Enclave Board of Directors
expense of this project has been accrued for in our Reserve Fund and                    Ben Caudo, John LoPresti, Steve Selvaggio, Andy Tendler
will actually cost approximately 30% less than what was planned. As
a result, we will be able to reduce our Reserve contribution next year
which was a positive factor in calculating next year’s budget.
     Thanks to our Special Events committee we held a very successful
food truck event in the Clubhouse parking lot. The nationally known
Cousin’s Maine Lobster Truck as well as a soft ice cream truck provided       E-MAIL GOOGLE GROUP
lunch and dessert last month. The success of this event will inspire our
office team to schedule this and other similar events and should provide           This is an email discussion group whereby we can share information,
a positive relief and activity for the community, while practicing social     using our own group email address. Currently, more than 800 residents
distancing and pandemic safety.                                               are participating in the group. It has proved to be an efficient method
                                                                              for sharing information pertinent to the community. While having a
SAFETY:                                                                       Gmail email account is suggested, but not required, it does allow group
      One effort to maintain the safety of our community is the ongoing       members to view and search past postings.
sidewalk repair. As our community ages this will be a recurring effort.
      Please observe extreme safety in walking, driving and biking.           THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS:
As the days grow shorter and visibility decreases, it becomes more                • To share and receive references or information about vendors,
important to walk on the walking path and sidewalks rather than in the              e.g., “I’m looking for someone to fix...;” “Does anyone know of
bike lanes and roadways. As a walker and bike rider myself, it is not               a good dentist, dressmaker, plumber, etc.”
unusual for me to see people walking in the bike lanes or streets and to          • To sell, purchase, or borrow items, e.g. “I have a ticket for.... and
make matters worse (dangerous), walking in the direction of the traffic.            would like to sell it;” “Can anyone lend me a baby car seat for
Please, wear light colored clothing and remain vigilant when out in the             the weekend, etc.”
evening and walk where it’s safe.                                                 • To discuss common issues with our personal property in order to
      One last thing, please complete the COVID-19 Waiver and submit                seek other’s opinions and share possible solutions.
it to the office. This is required of all residents and will allow you to
join activities as restrictions are eased. The Waiver can be found on the     THE GROUP IS:
CanalWalkHOA home page (www.canalwalkhoa.com).                                    • NOT a public group (It is for Canal Walk residents only)
      With the coming holidays, the Board and Office staff wishes                 • NOT for commercial or political purposes
everyone a happy and safe holiday season.                                         • NOT to be used as a soap box or a vehicle to “vent” about the
                             Bernie Worst for the CW Board of Directors:             Board, the HOA, or the builder.
                                                    Nick Iorio - President        If you are not yet a member and would like to join the Canal Walk
                                            Bernie Worst – Vice President     Google Group, send an email requesting membership to: canalwalk.
                                               David Gelfand – Treasurer      group@gmail.com
                                                 Alice Krihak – Secretary         For more information or questions, please call Elaine Whelan
                                                                              (732-560-0140), Julie Nixon (973-216-4077), or Evelyn Silverstein
                                                                              (732-650-8099).
                                                                                       Submitted by: Julie Nixon, Evelyn Silverstein, Elaine Whelan,
                                                                                                                      Google Group Administrators
                                      Kevin Mclean
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                                                                                home. There are units still available waiting for new homeowners.
                                                                                We are open for business and showing all units by appointment.
                                                                                Please contact our sales office at 732-356-1191 for details.
                                                                                                     Andrew Tendler, VP Community Development

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COMMUNITY UPDATES                                                            COVENANTS COMMITTEE
     Members of the Board Advisory Panel who are in the                           First a congratulatory note to Dave Gelfand, one of the committee’s
Communications Improvement Group have recommended to the Board               loyal members. Dave has moved on as Treasurer on the Board of
that we remind homeowners that timely communications are available           Directors.
in Community Updates.                                                             The committee will continue even without the great work of Dave.
     Community Updates are emailed to homeowners to supplement               As mentioned before we are aggressively looking at every PMR each
the information that is contained in the Newsletter. The Updates are         month. When I say aggressive, it means that we are looking at every
typically used to quickly disseminate time-sensitive information since       PMR in detail and making decisions quickly, so there are no delays in
they do not have the three to four week lag time that Newsletter articles    responding to our residents.
have. Topics in the past have included updates related to the impact of           This is the time of year when the PMRs slow down, but a great time
COVID-19 on the operation of our clubhouses and activities, Comcast          of year for everyone to be reacquainting themselves with the Rules and
cable TV, community trips and events, show tickets, security/safety          Regulations concerning Holiday Displays. Yes, there are regulations for
information, gate closures and the status of community improvements          holiday decorations.
and repairs.                                                                                                                               Dave Lyttle
     If you are not receiving Community Updates via email, contact
Cathy Vaccaro (cathy@askaa.com) in the Management Office and ask
to be added to the distribution list.
                                                      Board of Directors                   BE GREEN, GO GREEN
                                                                                    NOTE: This was compiled a month ago. Facilities and
                                                                               schedules are subject to change. Each County recycling
                                                                               program is listed on the Somerset County Recycling Website:
                                                                               https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/recycling
                                                                               Check the website or call first before venturing out.
GREAT DECISIONS – 2021                                                         FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH:
     Great Decisions is a discussion group about U.S. foreign policy.               What to Recycle: Tires, scrap metal and usual curbside items.
There are thousands of these groups throughout the United States, all          No Textiles, Hazardous liquids, batteries.
sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. We meet formally eight                 When & Where: first Saturday of the month, Somerset
times a year between January and May and informally the balance of             County Recycling Center 40 Polhemus Lane in Bridgewater from
the year. We want members who are interested in foreign policy and             8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tel: 732-469-3363
want to spend an evening in serious discussion.                                HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE:
     Great Decisions produces an annual publication which covers eight              What to Recycle: banned or outdated pesticides, antifreeze,
topics of foreign policy concern in a magazine format. In addition they        motor oil and filters, fluorescent tubes and CFLs, ammonia-based
produce a DVD which is shown at the beginning of each meeting which            cleaners, button-cell or rechargeable batteries. Prescription drugs
portrays an expert’s opinion on the topic of the evening. The proposed         can also be dropped off. (See the county website for a complete list.)
eight topics for 2021 are The Role of International Organizations in a              When and Where:
Global Pandemic, Global Supply Chains and National Security, China                  December information and 2021 schedule not available at
and Africa, Korean Peninsula, Persian Gulf Security, Brexit and the            press time.
European Union, The Fight over the Melting Artic, and The End of
                                                                               CONSUMER ELECTRONICS:
Globalization. One topic is discussed per evening.
                                                                                   What to Recycle: computers, televisions, copiers, DVD &
     We normally meet in the Club Room of the main Clubhouse at
                                                                               VCR players etc. (See the county website for a complete list.) No
7:30 PM on the days which will be listed once the schedule is confirmed.
                                                                               batteries.
Otherwise, our meetings will be conducted by ZOOM. The price of the
                                                                                   When & Where:
magazine is $36.00. Please call me at 908-229-5161 if you have any
                                                                                   • First Saturday of the month, drop-offs are at the South
questions.
                                                           Merrill Taub               County Public Works (8 AM to 2 PM), 410 Roycefield
                                                                                      Road, Hillsborough Note: Tel: 732-469-3363.
                                                                                   Note: Weekday drop-offs are currently suspended.
                                                                               MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL:
                                                                                    What to Recycle: prescription drugs (no liquids).
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS                                                                  Where &When: (Open 24 hours a day)
                                                                                    • Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, County Administration
     I want to thank all those in the community that offered their                    Building (Lower Level), 20 Grove Street, Somerville. Tel:
support upon the passing of Zorina. She was my editor for this                        908-231-7140.
article as she was for my life.                                                     • Franklin Township Police Department, 495 DeMott Lane,
     The Governor signed the Plastic bag ban on November 4. The                       Somerset Tel: 732-873-5533
new regulations will partly go into effect beginning November 4, 2021.              Further Info: www.co.somerset.nj.us/medwaste
Additional regulations will wait until May 2022. Single use plastic bags            NOTE: For sharps and medical waste, disposal containers
will not be distributed by grocery stores (over 2500 sq. ft.). Restaurants     and information:
and food service businesses are also banned from using polystyrene                  • RWJU Hospital (Somerville) – 908-685-2800 ext. 3258
containers. Convenience stores, food trucks and movie theaters are all                M-F 9 AM to 5 PM
affected. The paper bag ban goes into effect in May of 2022.                        • St. Peter’s Hospital – 732-742-8600 ext. 8282
     Dada Bhagwan Vignan Institute (21,083 sq. ft.) This Temple is             OPERATION SECURE SHRED:
on a property bordering Snyder’s Farm on South Middlebush. The                      Free document shredding scheduled monthly at different
application has run into some difficulties due to the need for a septic        county locations.
system (no Township sewers in that area.) An adjacent farm property is              December information and 2021 schedule not available at
concerned about proximity to active farm acreage.                              press time.
                                                                                                                           Bruce Davidson
                                                            Paul Walitsky

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HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS TEAM
      It is that time of year again when the weather turns cold and         BE READY FOR EMERGENCIES
snowbirds will fly south to enjoy the warmer weather. Below are some           • Notify the police department that the property will be vacant,
tips for keeping your homes safe while you are away.                             and provide emergency notification numbers.
PREVENT YOUR HOME FROM APPEARING UNOCCUPIED                                    • Install smoke detectors on at least every floor (preferably tied to
    • Consider forwarding your mail, stop newspaper delivery, and                a constantly monitored fire alarm system so the fire department
      ask a friend to pick up items that may be left at your door.               will automatically be notified in case of alarm), and confirm that
    • Install motion-sensitive exterior lights and put interior lights on        the sensors and system are tested regularly.
      timers and set them to come on at varying times to discourage            • Properly anchor personal property that will remain outdoors.
      prowlers.                                                                • Ensure the gas is turned off to your outside grill and disconnect
                                                                                 the hose.
TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM THIEVES                                   • Ask a trusted friend, neighbor or relative to keep an eye on
    • Confirm that your alarm systems is in working order and has                your home and be available in emergency situations. Give them
      been activated.                                                            access to your home so they can regularly monitor heating,
    • Secure external doors and windows with deadbolt locks, security-           electrical and water systems.
      type hinges. Install slide locks or other equivalent security locks      • If the weather turns frigid, have them look at the edge of the roof
      on sliding glass doors.                                                    for ice dams and look for leaks inside. Make sure they have your
    • Store valuables that you are not taking with you in a safe deposit         contact information and a list of local contractors they can reach
      box or other secure offsite location.                                      if repairs or service are indicated.
    • Avoid posting your vacation or travel plans on social media
      sites, as potential thieves can use that information to learn when    THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER
      your house will be vacant.                                               • For those of us who travel a month or more at a time, it is
                                                                                 sometimes possible to put your expensive cable television
PROTECT YOUR PIPES TO AVOID WATER DAMAGE BY                                      services on hold. Not all cable television and internet service
TURNING OFF YOUR WATER SUPPLY                                                    providers in all areas will allow you to do this, but some will
    • If a pipe bursts or leaks while you are away, it could cause             • Take pictures of your home and possessions prior to leaving.
      significant damage. Consider completely turning off the water              In case of a fire, flood, or other disaster, these photographs will
      supply if you will be away for an extended period of time.                 prove what you had, and in what overall condition it was in.
    • You may want to consider hiring a licensed plumber to complete           • You may also consider photographing your passport, medication
      these steps. The plumber can also confirm that the pipes have              bottles, and other important documents. While you will hopefully
      been fully drained by blowing compressed air through the pipes.            not need these images, having evidence of this information can
KEEP YOUR HOME AND PLUMBING WARM IF YOUR                                         make or break travel plans.
WATER SUPPLY STAYS ON                                                          • Create a check list. Refer to this list every time you leave or
    • If you decide against draining your water pipes, keep the furnace          return from a trip to remind you what needs to be done, and then
      running to help ensure the home stays warm and the pipes do                undone when you return home.
      not freeze.                                                           ESSENTIAL STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE YOU STORE A VEHICLE
    • Set the temperature at 55°F or higher to help keep the interior          • A garage is an ideal place to store a vehicle. This will protect
      warm to prevent pipes from freezing. Keeping room and cabinet              it from the elements and keep it at a temperature that’s
      doors open can also help heat to circulate and warm the areas              relatively stable. If you don’t have a garage and you can find
      where pipes are located.                                                   accommodation at a reasonable price, consider putting the car
    • Shut off the water to washing machines and dishwashers where               in a public storage facility. If you have to leave the car outdoors,
      possible, to avoid any leaks or broken hoses while you are away.           consider getting a weatherproof car cover, which will help keep
    • Empty the dishwasher and leave it cracked open (if possible) so            the car clean and dry.
      any standing water in the system evaporates.
    • Shut off and drain outdoor faucets to prevent water damage due        CLEAN IT UP
      to freezing.                                                             • Water stains or bird droppings left on the car can damage the
    • Have a water flow sensor and low temperature sensor installed              paint. Make sure to clean the wheels and undersides of the
      on your main water supply pipe and hooked into a constantly                fenders to get rid of mud, grease or tar. For added protection,
      monitored alarm system or your smart phone. Sump pump                      give the car a coat of wax.
      alarms are also available in case of a flood.                         CHANGE THE OIL
PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BEFORE YOU LEAVE                                   • Skip this step if you’re only storing the car for a week or two.
    • Consider having your heating system inspected and serviced by              Consider getting the oil changed if you will be storing the vehicle
      a licensed professional before the onset of cold weather. Have             for longer than 30 days.
      someone check on heat regularly while you are gone.                   TOP OFF THE TANK
    • You may want to inspect your roof and clean your gutters to help         • Fill the tank with gas if you expect the car to be in storage for
      prevent ice from building up.                                              more than 30 days. Topping it off will prevent moisture from
    • Unplug all unnecessary appliances, such as your stove and                  accumulating inside the fuel tank and keep the seals from drying
      microwave, before you leave.                                               out.
    • Make sure you can periodically retrieve messages on your home
                                                                            KEEP IT CHARGED
      answering machine or voicemail while you are away so it does
                                                                               • An unattended battery will eventually lose its charge. Get
      not indicate full suggesting you are away when someone calls.
                                                                                 someone to start the car every two weeks and drive it for about
MAKE YOUR HOME UNATTRACTIVE TO PESTS                                             15 minutes if possible. Driving the car periodically has several
    • Clean your home thoroughly to help discourage new “residents”              benefits. It will maintain the battery’s charge, help the car “stretch
      from moving in.                                                            its legs,” and keep the engine and other components adequately
    • Check weather-stripping, insulation and exterior doors and                 lubricated. It is also a good idea to run the air conditioner to keep
      windows to ensure no major deficiencies are present. Water and             the parts in working order and the air quality fresh.
      insects can enter through these openings.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS TEAM                                                 HADASSAH
Continued from page 6…
                                                                                       Thank you again to everyone who supported our recent fund-raisers,
DON’T USE THE PARKING BRAKE                                                      making up for some of the lost revenue due to party cancellations. Our
     • It’s usually a good idea to use the parking brake, but don’t do it        Board is still seeking ways to fund our hospitals and other programs. It
       when you leave a car in storage. If the brake pads make contact           is time to think about buying next year’s Mah Jongg cards. Although
       with the rotors for too long, there is a chance that they might           many of us miss our regular games with this year’s card, we always
       fuse.                                                                     have hope that the next card will provide us with great wins. Look for
PREVENT FLAT SPOTS                                                               fliers. Lynn Cohen will handle the card sale. Theaters have no opening
     • Make sure your tires are inflated to the recommended tire                 dates for now, but it is possible to stream some performances.
       pressure. If a vehicle is left stationary for too long, the tires could         In spite of the necessity of canceling planned trips and events, our
       develop flat spots as the weight of the vehicle presses down on           Board has met on Zoom to determine the direction of the chapter in
       the tires’ footprints. This process occurs at a faster rate in colder     the near future. Our “techie” member Sue Kobren is prepared to teach
       temperatures and in vehicles equipped with performance tires or           anyone in the chapter how to use Zoom. We keep in touch by print, both
       low-profile tires.                                                        a Highlight flyer and our bulletin which is full of information about the
     • In some cases, merely having someone drive the car for a while            work of Hadassah. We emphasize that the work of our hospitals must go
       will bring the tires up to their normal operating temperature and         on in the face of a world-wide pandemic. Find a podcast that interests
       get rid of any flat spots.                                                you by clicking on the following: http:/www.hadassah.org/multi-media/
                                                                                 podcasts/podcasts.html
KEEP CRITTERS OUT                                                                      In the spring of 2020, Dr. Dana Wolf took the helm of Hadassah’s
     • A garage will keep your car dry and relatively warm.                      Clinical Virology Laboratory, beginning a high-speed race to create
       Unfortunately, those are also two things that make a garaged car          a serum of COVID-19 antibodies. At the same time, the Blood Bank
       attractive to rodents. There are plenty of places in your car for         began collecting antibody-rich plasma from volunteer donors. The
       critters to hide, and plenty of things for them to chew on. Try to        Israeli biopharmaceutical firm Kamada, working with Hadassah, has
       cover any gaps where a mouse could enter, such as the exhaust             produced a passive vaccine: the anti-SARS-CoV-2 plasma-derived
       pipe or an air intake. Steel wool works well for this. Next, spread       immunoglobulin (lgG). The first recovered patients are home. Early
       mothballs or cotton swabs dipped in peppermint oil along the              results raise hope in Israel and around the world.
       perimeter of the vehicle. The smell is said to drive mice away.                 Breast Cancer Awareness Month has passed, but hope for families
     • If you want to take a more proactive approach, lay down a few             lies with Hadassah oncologist Dr. Ofra Maimon, with a new kind of
       mousetraps and some rat poison. Just make sure someone can                immunotherapy that, when combined with chemotherapy, “improves
       check the garage periodically in case there are some casualties.          outcomes dramatically” for patients with triple negative breast cancer.
       Otherwise, you’ll have to deal with a smell much worse than               When it comes to early detection, liquid biopsies are gaining traction
       mothballs when you take the car out of storage.                           at Hadasssah Hospital, providing a noninvasive alternative to tissue
                                                           Cathy Condus          samples.
                                                                                       Shop Rite certificates for $25, $50 and $100 are available from
                                                                                 Janet Kliger and Evelyn Lasky. The certificates can be used at any time
                                                                                 and at any Shop-Rite. It is a “no cost to you” way to raise money for our
FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT                                                           many medical and educational projects.
                                                                                       We generally meet on the Second Tuesday evening of the month in
     If you are in need of medical equipment or                                  the Canal Walk Clubhouse. We enjoy theater parties, trips to places of
have equipment that you no longer have use                                       interest in the area, a book club and a tradition enhancing film activity.
for – please contact us. Here at Canal walk,                                     Join us. Membership chairwomen are Marlene Glickman and Fran
we recycle wheelchairs, walkers, shower                                          Musler. Best wishes for good health to you and your families.
chairs, raised toilet seats, canes and a                                                                                          Miss you all, Edna Stone
few smaller items. We are in touch                                                                                            Communications Committee
with a faith-based organization that
also houses a large supply of medical

                                                                                                         Happy
equipment. There is no fee or time restriction
for the material.
                                             Joan Klimpl 908-581-8246
                                        Kathy Caragher 732-564-5476

                                                                                                         Hannukah
CANAL WALK WOMEN’S
BIBLE STUDY GROUP                                                                JEWISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE AND
     It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, when we celebrate          CULTURE CLUB
the Reason for the season! In spite of Covid, less family time, and
the difficulties and struggles we have all experienced this year – the                Our best wishes to everyone in Canal Walk for a very Happy
Christmas season is the perfect time to thank God for the wonderful              Holiday Season. For those of us celebrating Hanukkah, we wish you
gifts He has given – gifts that are truly lasting: love, joy, and peace.         a very Happy Hanukkah complete with wonderful memories and
     The Bible is full of stories that emphasize the blessings of this season.   the enjoyment of lighting the menorah candles, eating potato latkes,
Please join us on Tuesdays via Zoom at 4:00 for an hour of learning and          playing the dreidle game, and Zooming with family and friends. We
sharing together. We are so blessed to have each other as virtual support        are still looking forward to starting our programs sometime in 2021. In
during these many months. If you would like to study the Bible with us,          the meantime, we suggest looking online at the various Zoom programs
please contact Gail or Susan at 908-625-0526 or g.tornquist@comcast.             offered by the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish
net; or at 732-412-7223 or susiepohli@gmail.com.                                 Life. Enjoy and stay well.
                                                             Gail Tornquist                                                           Harvey Finkelstein

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SUNDAY CINEMA
      SO YOU LOVE WINTER: Hot cocoa, warm sweaters and a                     and Ben Stiller. Wonderful family film. Available on Amazon Video,
good movie to relax with after a busy day virtual holiday shopping.          Starz, Hulu, Vudu and ITunes.
Take a look at these films that explore relationships during a normally           KABHI KHUSHI KABHI GHAM (2001). In one of the
hectic time of the year. But note that not every film is award winning but   most iconic movies ever, this 3-hour family drama with emblematic
there’s always something to serve a connection with humanity and the         characters showcases a family’s misunderstanding over their adopted
texture of everyday life. And that’s also what movies do: let us escape      son’s marriage to a girl not acceptable to them. Winner of multiple
for a few short hours.                                                       awards. Available on iTunes, Netflix, and Google Play.
      A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (2019).                                 THE FAMILY STONE (2005). What happens when Dermot
Always special when Tom Hanks stars but more so when the story about         Mulroney introduces Sarah Jessica Parker to his Connecticut family
the wonderful gift of Fred Rogers’ empathy, kindness, forgiveness, and       at Christmas? In the tradition of screwball comedies, everyone is
friendship is the subject. Double pleasure and civility at a time when we    racing around the house at the same time in a panic fueled by serial
can all use more. And of course, Tom Hanks was Oscar nominated for           misunderstandings. Throw in Diane Keaton as the family matriarch
the film. Available on Amazon Video, iTunes, and Vudu.                       and you have a light afternoon of enjoyment. Available on Apple TV,
      SERENDIPITY (2001). A chance meeting while holiday shopping            YouTube, Amazon Video, Vudu, iTunes, HBO and Fandango.
leads to strangers testing their relationship with fate have the final            Why not try your hand at the attached Sunday Cinema brainteaser
word on whether it’s meant to be. The film leaves you with comforting        ‘HOLIDAY MOVIES QUIZ’ to test your knowledge of classic holiday
feelings of ‘Can once in a lifetime happen twice?’ John Cusack stars         movies?
with a solid performance. Available on Amazon Video, Starz, YouTube,              We finish up the year 2020 dealing with the ‘new abnormal’ of
Vudu and iTunes.                                                             a vicious pandemic. My sincere sympathy to those families that have
      BEST MAN HOLIDAY (2013). College friends unite during the              experienced this very terrible situation. So please, all continue to be
holidays after 15 years apart and discover how easily long forgotten         safe, cautious, sensible and healthy in the upcoming year 2021.
rivalries and romance can be reignited. Watch as Taye Diggs and the               If you would like to share your thoughts regarding these movies,
ensemble cast bring warmth, humanity and compulsive watch ability to         or any movie, please contact me (bagelsandhoney@comcast.net or
every moment. Available on Amazon Video, YouTube, Vudu, Google               732-356-0023) so other movie aficionados can enjoy them too. And
Play and iTunes.                                                             remember when this crisis of over, all Canal Walk residents are welcome
      NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (2006). Absolute fun with a                        to come back to Sunday Cinema to relax, view, socialize and discuss
history lesson of the wonders of the Museum of Natural History while         award winning classic, documentary and independent films.
showcasing the talents of Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs                                                                     Judy Gottlieb

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VETERANS’ CLUB
     So, we have come to the end of the year. I look back upon some
highlights and with gratitude to my fellow brother veterans. I recall
that our officers, Sal Saladini, Tony Anderson, Sandy Epstein and Chet
Trechok kept the Club functioning while I was away for three months. I
want to thank Howard Cohen and Dave Lyttle for their most informative
presentations at our January and February meetings, respectively. Let me
not forget, too, our traditional cherry pie and ice cream servings at the
February meeting. Thanks, Tony. The Memorial Day and Veterans Day
ceremonies sponsored by the Town of Franklin were significantly reduced

                                                                            Sam Pesce and Tony Anderson deliver donations to Operation Shoebox NJ
                                                                            headquarters.

                                                                            this year, but it did not prevent our Club’s contribution to their programs.
                                                                            There may not have had the traditional parade, band or classic cars with
                                                                            our members proudly seated within, but the Town made its best use of
                                                                            Zoom and broadcasting them on their website. The community’s gazebos
                                                                            were decorated for the Fourth of July and for Veterans Day thanks to the
                                                                            help of Fred Campo. Speaking of the gazebos, the one in Veterans Park
                                                                            now displays plaques representing the six branches of service. Have you
                                                                            also noticed the service garden flags that are on display?
Sam Pesce and Tony Anderson with Operation Shoebox donations.
                                                                                  Last, but certainly not least, the TREMENDOUS COMMUNITY
                                                                            RESPONSE to our Club’s call for support of Operation Shoe Box NJ.
                                                                            With the help of many members of the Veterans’ Club, approximately
                                                                            400 pounds of food and personal items were collected along with a
                                                                            RECORD of $2,511 in well-needed donations. Rod Hirsch, Executive

   Sure You’re
                                                                            Director of Operation Shoe Box, NJ, was totally impressed and thankful
                                                                            for the outpouring of generosity expressed by the residents of Canal
                                                                            Walk. On behalf of Rod Hirsch….I” thank” you all.
   TOUGH!                                                                         So, as we begin to close out 2020, my wife, Nina, and I wish this
                                                                            great community a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and a blessed
   But everyone needs a                                                     and healthy New Year.
                                                                                                                               Sam Pesce, Commander
   hand now and then.
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CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
     As we head further into this pandemic, it is easy to
forget what we hope to look forward to in 2021. We know
this pause will pass and when it does, the Clubhouse
Activities Committee will be ready with new and exciting,
monthly activities. In the meantime, let’s take a look back and
remember where we were in the fall of 2019.
OCTOBERFEST!
     Every year for several years now, the Clubhouse Activities
Committee has hosted what has become one of our most
popular events of the year. The
OOMPA band plays a variety of
German music and polkas as well
as old time favorites from the ‘60’s
and ‘70’s, making it an especially
great night for dancing. And we
can’t stop thinking about the food!
Weiner schnitzel and brats served
buffet style to fill our engines and                                                                                        Activities Committee pausing before the last
provide the energy we need to dance                                                                                                    event of 2019, the Holiday Brunch.
the night away. We are fortunate to                                                             2021
have developed a good relationship                                                                   The Clubhouse Activities Committee works hard at
with a terrific local caterer.                                                                  searching for new and unique entertaining events that will
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BRUNCH                                                                           have an appeal to Canal Walk residents. However, since
     After the rush of Thanksgiving                                                             all of our events take place in the clubhouse ballroom,
and knowing the craziness of                                                                    we, unfortunately, have had to curtail our planning. But,
holiday get togethers is right                                                                  be assured…..We will return! We are looking forward to
around the corner, it’s awfully nice                                                            being able to offer our Canal Walk friends opportunities for
to take a Sunday afternoon in early                                                             socializing and fun whenever it is safe……fingers crossed
December to just sit quietly with                                                               sometime in 2021!
                                                                        Oktoberfest 2019                                   Deborah Katz, Peggy Fenimore
our Canal Walk friends and enjoy
a holiday brunch buffet. Bagels
with all the toppings, delicious cold
salads, some fun games and the
opportunity to catch up with friends
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  CANAL WALK
  IRISH AMERICAN CLUB
       Most of us have not been travelling outside
  our immediate vicinity though we may perhaps
  have had plans to visit neighboring states to
  enjoy wonderful fall foliage. However, we hope you have seen
  the wonderful displays of changing trees right around us in the
  last month or so. At least it took our minds off our limited activity
  outside our community.
       We had a simply wonderful Zoom presentation by Dr. Seth
  Gopin on October 15. Over 70 members and friends and family
  participated. Dr. Gopin was very informative and entertaining. It is
  actually his second appearance for us and hope it will not be the last!
       By the time this Newsletter reaches you we will have had
  another Zoom meeting, this time with Henry McNally. A report on                                          VirtualZoom
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  safe to travel for our great lunches we will plan gatherings. In the
  meantime, we may be able to arrange other Zoom events and will
  keep members involved.
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MEN’S CLUB
MEETING CALENDAR:                                                                •   Elizabeth Fire Department
     NOTE: Programs will be Virtual via Zoom unless we get the all               •   Millstone Fire Department
clear to meet in the Ballroom. Registration information will be sent via         •   Operation Shoebox
email to all active members                                                      •   Franklin Food Bank
     • November 9 – Following the business meeting, Marty Schneit                •   Franklin Animal Shelter
        returns to entertain us with “Fred Astaire, an American Icon”            •   Visiting Nurse Services
                                                                                                                                      Bruce Davidson
     • December 14 – Following the business meeting, Paul
        Cirillo, NJ Astronomical Association, “NASA’s Next Mars             FRANKLIN FOOD BANK:
        Mission: Perseverance - The Mars 2020 Rover”		                           The Food Bank continues to be in dire need of funds and food to
        Note: Our annual Holiday Dinner is postponed until such time        help feed the many families in town impacted by the pandemic and
        we can meet again at the Club House.                                unemployment. Many of the Canal Walk Clubs are supporting the food
     • January 11 – Following the business meeting, Meredith                bank in an ongoing effort to help meet the current need in our area by
        Gemeiner, Director, Programs and Services at Alzheimer’s New        collecting money and food.
        Jersey. “Alzheimer’s Disease - Resources and Support Services            The Men’s Club will be sponsoring a community wide Holiday
        for Caregivers”                                                     Food Drive on Saturday, December 12. A Franklin Food Bank van
                                                                            will be in the Clubhouse parking lot between 10 AM & 12 PM to collect
MEN’S CLUB YOUTUBE CHANNEL:                                                 your food (canned and dry goods, no glass) and financial donations.
     The Men’s Club has started a YouTube Channel to store the speaker      Financial donations enable the Food Bank to purchase food at wholesale
presentations from our most recent monthly Zoom meetings.                   prices. Make checks payable to Franklin Food Bank. You can also drop
     • May: Exercise and Stretching at Home; Meditation and                 your check off at the homes of either John Tighe, 39 Saratoga Court
        Relaxation.                                                         732-560-0391, or Paul Walitsky, 732-868-3116, 13 Republic Row
     • June: Aging in Your Own Space                                        home. If you are unable to travel, call Paul or John and a Men’s Club
     • July: Risks of Diabetes and Why a Healthy Diet is So Important       volunteer will pick up your donation. Go to the HOA website for more
     • September: Making Great Pictures Using Your Cell/Smartphone          information: www.canalwalkhoa.com
     • October: The Revolutionary War – Battles of Trenton and                   So far this year, during Men’s Club food drives, the community
        Princeton                                                           has donated 1300 pounds of food and $2650 in cash. We thank you and
     The videos are available to everyone in the community:                 challenge you all to break all records during this Holiday Season.
https://tinyurl.com/cwmensclubchannel                                            In lieu of the Men’s Club Holiday Party, the Men’s Club is donating
                                                                            an additional $1000 in December for a total of $3000 in 2020. If you
AARP DRIVER SAFETY:
                                                                            send a check or donate on-line please note on the donation that it is from
      AARP daytime in person Driver Safety classes are canceled through
                                                                            the Canal Walk Men’s Club. https://franklinfoodbank.org
March 1, 2021. Canal Walk Classes will resume once the Clubhouse
re-opens and there are guidelines for meeting sizes. If you are needing                    John Tighe 732-560-0391 & Paul Walitsky 732-868-3116
certification before your auto policy renews, you can complete the          EYES FOR THE NEEDY:
program on-line at: https://www.aarpdriversafety.org/ You can get 25% up        If you have prescription or even non-prescription glasses you no
to February 28, 2021 by using promo code: DRIVINGSKILLS. If you are         longer need or use, please hold on to them until the Clubhouse reopens
an AARP Supplement Insurance Plan customer the course is now FREE.          where you can then drop them in a container specified for this purpose.
                                           Bob Cohen & David Gelfand        We will find new life for these otherwise discarded items. Prior to the
BOOK CLUB:                                                                  COVID shutdown, 660 pairs of eyeglasses had already been collected
     Canal Walk Reading Men invites you to join our active book             and donated.
group. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month, 7:00-8:30                                                         Bob Cohen, 732-356-1013
pm, to discuss a book, either fiction or non-fiction. We select our books   RETIRED SMOKE ALARMS:
collectively. Our aim is for everyone to have the opportunity to read            If and when you replace your smoke/CO2 alarms, these should be
books they enjoy and to enrich our experience together. For more            recycled. Did you know that most alarms have a useful life of 7-10
information, please visit https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/canal-         years? Due to the materials that make up these detectors, they require
walk-reading-men or contact Eric Rabkin esrabkin@umich.edu).                proper and responsible disposal. Please hold on to your old alarms and
                                              Eric Rabkin 734-678-5274      then drop your “retired” detectors in the box at the Coatroom (when
GOLF:                                                                       the Clubhouse reopens). Note that the county does not recycle these
    All organized golf events are in hibernation until the spring.          alarms. To-date, 284 smoke alarms have been recycled.
                                             Ron Lerner 732-302-0088                                                    Bob Morris, 732-627-0016
SOFTBALL:
     Keep fit and healthy during the winter so you are ready for spring     CARE COMMITTEE:
play next year.                                                                 The Men’s Club has the Care Committee because we CARE. If
                                         Frank Spataro, 732-560-8387        you have any life-changing events, let us know. We are here for you.
                                                                            Stay Safe.
MEN’S CLUB IN THE CANAL WALK COMMUNITY                                                                              Stan Schneider, 717-574-1848
     Over the years the Men’s Club has contributed to the overall
welfare of our community and the surrounding area. Donations have           GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS DURING
included clubhouse defibrillators, chairs and benches along Canal Walk      THE PANDEMIC
Boulevard, Canal Walk Park Gazebo and Freedom Clubhouse areas.                  Due to the pandemic it seems like everything is ‘half’ of what it
The Save the Trees campaign installed cages around young trees to           used to be. So, let’s use HALF to help us get through the holiday season.
protect them from the local wildlife.                                           H: HELP Helping others tends to make us feel better. Call people
     Through our membership dues and meeting sponsors we have been                   who live alone. Go shopping (or help others order groceries).
able to support various local community organizations.                               Volunteer. Organizations are always looking for people to help
                                                                                     fulfill their needs.
2020 MEN’S CLUB COMMUNITY DONATIONS                                             A: ACCEPTANCE Don’t resist the reality of the situation;
TOTALS $5100                                                                        instead, focus on accepting it, even if it is challenging, stressful
    • Millstone Rescue Squad                                                        and disappointing.

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MEN’S CLUB                                                                 currently held on Zoom. Normally this is the 2nd Monday of each month
Continued from page 12…                                                    at 7 PM (except for August). Check with John for any meeting schedule
                                                                           updates impacted by the social distancing protocols.
    L: LAUGHTER Laughter always raises our spirits. And along                  Already a member and you want to be more active? Contact Bruce
        with laughing take time every day to be grateful for what we       Blum, President, 732-306-4900
        have.                                                                                                      John Tarantino, 908-400-1014
    F: FUTURE Make plans for the future. This virus is not going to       CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU
        last forever.                                                            We want to congratulate Alice Krihak and Dave Gelfand, past
    … And a second “F”, FIND meaningful experiences. Look at the           Men’s Club President, on their election to the Canal Walk Board.
ways you can still find meaning, purpose, joy and connection.                    We want to extend a big “Thank you” to Jim Lyttle and Bob
    If you need some distraction during the day try playing some of        Rossomando, both longstanding members of the Men’s Club, for their
the many games on AARP. You don’t have to be a member to play.             tireless years of service to the community. They led us through some
https://games.aarp.org/                                                    complex issues during transition and successfully negotiated a settlement
                                                                           with the builder that
2021 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE UNDERWAY:                                            saved the community
     The Men’s Club Membership drive for 2021 is in full swing.            thousands of dollars.
We start early in order to accumulate funds to be used for our annual      They helped create a
donations to the charitable service organizations in our area. We donate   firm foundation for
to the Franklin food Bank, the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squads,           Canal Walk to build
Visiting Nurses Association, Pet Shelter, Operation Shoebox and other      upon.
local service organizations. In addition, dues help fund our monthly             Note: All dates
meetings, currently via Zoom, as some of the speakers are paid for their   of events are subject
services. We would greatly appreciate receiving your dues payment as       to change. Members,
soon as possible. Your check should be made out to CWHOAAF in              watch for the Men’s
the amount of $25.00, in the memo section note that is for Men’s Club      Club E-News for last
Dues. You can drop off the check at the Club House in the incoming         minute updates and
mailbox across from the front entrance. Thank you for your continued       changes.
support. Special offer for New Members, you can join now and just pay
for your 2021 dues!
MEMBERSHIP:                                                                  Dave Lyttle receiving
     Not yet a member? Enrollment is open all year round for new or              his certificate of
                                                                              appreciation for his
returning members. Call John Tarantino for more information. You              presentation on the
may wish to join us at a regularly scheduled meeting. Our meetings are         Revolutionary War

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