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T H E C A N A L WA L K N E W S L E T T E R | V O L U M E 1 6 | I S S U E 4 | A P R I L 2 0 2 0 CANAL WALK’S OWN WEBSITE Canal Walk residents can check on what activities are planned and sign up for activities right from their home computer. Just type in this address and you will get to our Canal Walk Website: www.canalwalkhoa.com The Website is managed by Howard Kliger, Elaine Whelan, Mo Kim, Fred Ford and Susan Kobren.
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From the Board of Directors This is the annual April 1st issue of the Canal Walk newsletter, here and at Association Advisors (our management company). No issues no fooling. As you know, this is written late February and sent to the were identified, and we look forward to an exemplary audit report. printer early in March. Realizing you are reading this in sunny April, it’s being written in unseasonably mild weather, which is likely to be as VOTING AND BOARD ELECTONS: nice as the weather you are currently experiencing. We have recently distributed a Community Update dealing with We are preparing for spring and summer. The indoor pool and spa the current process by which we elect Board members as well as voting have been repaired as well as a replacement HVAC system installed which on community issues. Since many of our residents choose not to receive is expected to be up and running this month. Additional and replacement these important notices directly by e-mail and fail to pick up copies furniture will be available for both the Clubhouse and Freedom pool available in the clubhouse, in order to ensure the widest distribution areas. The board is happy to announce we have a two year agreement of this information I will summarize the key points of the Community with our pool maintenance company Candlewood Management. We Update here: have purchased a larger pool cleaning robot for the outdoor pool and 1. Each year two board position are up for election (currently we will use the current small robot for the indoor and Freedom pools. have four board member, the builder has one.) Repurposing devices like the pool robot and writing multi-year contracts 2. Voting is encouraged by providing multiple ways to vote, mail- with our suppliers are some of the methods the board and management in, delivering ballots to the management office, directly or by apply as sound financial management of Canal Walk. proxy and voting in person during our annual meeting. 3. Our by-laws require all mail in ballots to be signed by the ADVISORY COMMITTEE: resident in good standing (i.e. up to date in maintenance fees.) We have had several meeting with both the Advisory committee The sealed envelopes with the signed ballots are deposited in a and the three subcommittees. As described in last month’s Director’s locked ballot box until the annual meeting. article the decorating committee is well under way in the planning for 4. During the annual meeting the candidate’s chosen re-decorating the Club Room. The Communications Committee has representatives (Election Inspectors) and our Attorney open met and we are considering additional methods to keep our community and count the ballots. (Election Inspectors take a confidentiality advised and up-to-date with current events. The Special Events oath. Board member and office staff do not see any ballots committee is pleased to have our 2020 season complete and are now which, after the meeting are sealed and stored off site by our looking at potential performers for the 2021 season. This month we Attorney.) welcome David Wroe and the NJ Festival Orchestra presenting “A 5. Non-Election ballots are conducted by mail and tabulated Night at the Opera” on April 19th at 7:00pm. similarly with Inspectors selected by the Board from a group of community leaders from our many clubs and activities. LANDSCAPING: This past month Spooky Brook Landscaping has reviewed the Continued on page 4 excessive surface roots of many of our front lawn trees. To remediate the potential problem of roots lifting front walks, driveways and sidewalks, these roots have been ground, cut and removed. This action TO SEE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES will eliminate these problems as well as promote growth of deeper tree roots. Spooky Brook will also be trimming and winter pruning trees on ON YOUR TV IF YOU USE COMCAST Delaware Crossing, Spader and Constitution Ways, this will reduce the AS YOUR PROVIDER: potential for disease by improved air flow. • If you DO NOT HAVE an FINANCIAL UPDATE: HD cable box – Channel 8 The overall financial health of our community continues to be excellent as projected. Overall we are on budget with items such as snow • If you DO HAVE an removal being significantly under budget. Our Accounting and Auditing HD cable box – Channel 281 firm Wilkin Guttenpan has recently completed their annual audit both TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Acting Up�������������������������������������������������������� 8 From The Board of Directors���������������������� 3, 4 Reminder on Photo Submissions ������������������ 30 Be Green, Go Green, Help Save Our From The Enclave Board �������������������������������� 5 Restaurant Review ���������������������������������������� 16 Environment���������������������������������������������� 7 Government Affairs����������������������������������������� 7 Sale Referral Incentives Offered���������������������� 5 Bumper Stickers���������������������������������� 6, 20, 29 Guidelines for Photographs���������������������������� 30 Shutterbugs���������������������������������������������� 18, 19 Calendar �������������������������������������������������������� 33 Hadassah���������������������������������������������������������� 8 Staying Healthy���������������������������������������������� 22 Canal Walk Irish American Club �������������������� 8 Italian American Club������������������������������������ 20 Sunday Cinema�����������������������������������������10-13 Canal Walk Quilters ���������������������������������������� 6 Itch’n’ To Stitch����������������������������������������������� 8 Talk of the Walk ���������������������������������������������� 5 Canal Walk Refund Policy ������������������������������ 4 Jewish-American Heritage and Culture Club�� 8 The Animal Corner���������������������������������� 25, 26 Canal Walk Reservation Policy������������������������ 4 Men’s Club���������������������������������������������� 20, 21 Theatrical Review������������������������������������������ 22 Club Meeting & Activities Dates������������������ 32 National Titanic Remembrance Day–– Then and Now������������������������������������������ 24, 25 Clubhouse Activities Committee �������������������� 5 April 15th������������������������������������������������ 16 Computer Corner �������������������������������������������� 9 Newsletter Committee ���������������������������������� 30 To See Clubhouse Activities On Your TV ������ 3 Contact List��������������������������������������������������� .34 Newsletter Staff��������������������������������������������� 30 Trips ���������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Cover Photo Credit������������������������������������������ 6 Pickleball���������������������������������������������������������� 9 Veterans’ Club������������������������������������������������ 16 Crossword (Solution – 29) ���������������������������� 23 Pool Hours ���������������������������������������������������� 30 What’s Happening������������������������������������ 28, 29 Email Google Group���������������������������������������� 9 Potpourri, Jokes, Food for Thought �������� 14, 15 Women’s Club������������������������������������������������ 16 Free Medical Equipment���������������������������������� 5 REAL ID���������������������������������������������������������� 4 Young At Heart������������������������������������������������ 7 To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107 The Canal Walk Newsletter April 2020 • Page 3
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Canal Walk Reservation Policy Continued from page 3… For activities sponsored by the Committees and the Activity 6. The current procedure was proposed and discussed almost four Director: years ago by the Election committee, an ad-hoc committee • Sign-ups/Reservations are required for all events and each event established for that purpose. With the growth of Canal Walk is first come, first served. these past years and finally seeing the full population within • A reservation is only confirmed when the Event Flyer is sight, the Board will be reviewing our by-laws including those completed, date stamped and payment in full is received (Checks pertaining to voting and plan a the required community vote as Payable to C.W.H.O.A.A.F). Cash is not accepted. needed for any changes. 7. In addition to variations of the paper ballot system that we use • Reservations are always restricted to Canal Walk residents for today, the use of electronic voting will also be considered. a period of time. This period may vary depending on the event and lead time. GENERAL TOPICS: • Each Residence (not resident) is entitled to make a reservation You may have noticed that there was damage to the rear gate for two people, one of whom may be a guest. damage some weeks ago. The damage was caused by a delivery truck • After the exclusive several week period for residents, the event and was recorded by the video system we have installed. The delivery will be open to guests. truck’s insurance has taken the responsibility to pay for the damaged • When events are sold out, a reasonable waiting list will usually equipment and labor for the repair. be maintained for those who have paid in full. From time to time, As we complete the renovation of the front entrance, flag pole an additional trip for an event may be arranged at a later date. lighting as well as enhanced background lighting will be installed. As agreed upon by the majority of tennis players, to minimize • All residents are encouraged to check the Lobby carousels and down time required and expense to rebuild the courts, we will be having the Website regularly. the over 300 feet of surface cracks filled, smoothed and painted. These repairs will be performed once the warmer weather arrives. Board conversations with Comcast regarding resident billing Canal Walk Refund Policy are progressing. Nick Iorio reports positive results and believes the forthcoming solution, once reviewed by Comcast Legal Department, • Effective March 1, 2019, the following is a revision to the will be satisfactory to all. Refund Policy for any and all tickets, trips or reservations made Bernie Worst for the Board of Directors for events arranged by the Clubhouse Activities, Cultural Arts Jim Lyttle, President and Trips and Travel Committees and the Activity Director. Bob Rossomando,Vice President • Once you register and pay for any event or trip, you have the Nick Iorio, Treasurer absolute right to admission for that event. There will be no Bernie Worst, Secretary/Asst. Treasurer refunds for any reason. The only exception is if there is a wait list which the office may maintain. It is your responsibility to contact the office if you would like them to help you resell your tickets, and to inform the office if you have already sold your place/ticket to another person. This policy is to properly manage our finances and is consistent with almost all performance venues. • If you cannot use the reservation, you may sell your ticket or right to admission, or give it to someone else. The office should be advised of any changes to the reservation so that we can account for everyone attending. REAL ID REQUIRED FOR AIRTRAVEL WITHIN THE U.S BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020 Starting October 1, 2020, you must have a REAL ID compliant Driver License/ID to fly within the U.S, unless you have a passport or other federally approved form of identification. Until that date, a standard New Jersey driver license is valid for air travel within the U.S. In order to change your standard driver license to a REAL ID compliant driver license, you can do so at select N.J. Motor Vehicle Agencies. To do so, you will need to show multiple proofs of identity and address. If you need to do so before your current license expires, you will have to pay a $ 11 change fee in addition to the renewal fee. For a current list of N.J. Motor Vehicle agencies offering REAL ID compliant licenses, proofs of identification and address required and other information, visit the following website: http:/www.state.nj.us/mvc/realid/? Page 4 • April 2020 The Canal Walk Newsletter To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107
From The Enclave Board SALE REFERRAL INCENTIVES ENCLAVE PHASE II CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: With the Inverness building completed, 12 of the 16 Units have OFFERED TO CANAL WALK been sold. The Hamilton building is now full, with all units sold. The HOMEOWNERS Jamestown has 5 of the 12 units sold even though it won’t be open There are four single family homes left to sell in the last until the end of this year. As Phase II finishes, we’ll see the brown lake phase of Canal Walk, and we are offering current Canal Walk replaced by a retention pond which will help with draining of water homeowners an incentive to refer your friends and family! Don’t while presenting a nice appearance for the community. let them miss out if they have been thinking of moving into this BOARD MEETINGS WITH SMALL GROUPS: beautiful community. Please contact our sales office at 732-356- To facilitate communication between the Enclave Board and 1191 for details. Andrew Tendler Enclave residents, the Board has scheduled informal meetings with small Vice President, Community Development groups of residents. The first meetings were held on Tuesday, February 28, with residents of the townhomes followed a meeting with residents of the Greenwich Building. In both meetings residents had an opportunity to voice their concerns and offer suggestions to the Board. Our next meeting with be with residents of the Chatham building on March 31. Clubhouse Activities Committee RE-ASSIGNMENT OF CITO: Perhaps our most favorite event of the year occurs in March…… For many years Francito Hall, “Cito,” has been serving our our St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring the Mike Byrne Band, a maintenance needs. Cito was, and still is, an employee of Premier Bagpiper, and an outstanding Irish dinner prepared by Elmer’s Catering. Development. After much thought and discussion, and taking into There was so much joy, dancing, and good cheer. consideration future needs of the Enclave, the Board decided to hire There’s no time, though, to sit back on our laurels! We are busy a professional service company which will replace the maintenance planning upcoming events including our Cinco de Mayo celebration services provided by Premier. We thank Cito for his many years of work and the perennial favorite, the summer patio parties. As in past years, and dedication to the Enclave and our residents and wish him success in interest is so high, we are limiting participation to either our Friday, July his new assignment for Premier Development, right here in Canal Walk. 17, event or Friday, August 14, event. This way we can accommodate as many residents as possible. ANNUAL MEETING: Future Events: Please be advised that the Annual Meeting of the Enclave • Cinco de Mayo – Friday, May 1 Homeowners Association has been scheduled as follows: • Patio Party – Friday, July 17 Date: April 30, 2020 • Patio Party – Friday, August 14 Time: 7:00 pm • TBD – Friday, September 25 Place: Canal Walk Clubhouse Ballroom, 100 Canal Walk Blvd., • Octoberfest – Friday, October 23 Somerset, NJ • Holiday Brunch – Sunday, December 6 Deborah Katz Enclave Board of Directors Ben Caudo, John LoPresti, Bruce Schulman, Steve Selvaggio, Andy Tendler Free Medical Equipment If you are in need of medical equipment or have equipment that you no longer haveuse TALK OF THE WALK for – please contact us. Here at Canal Walk, we recycle wheelchairs, walkers, shower We accept short entries regarding significant/unusual chairs, raised toilet seats, canes, and a few accomplishments, milestone anniversaries and birthdays, births, smaller items. We are in touch with a faith- deaths and acknowledgements. Because most of us have children based organization that also houses a large and grandchildren who make us proud of their accomplishments, supply of medical equipment. There is no we will only include submissions about them that are extremely fee nor time restriction for the material. significant or unusual. Joan Klimpl 908-581-8246 Kathy Caragher 732-564-5476 Kevin Mclean SomerSet Family Plumbing & Heating PhySical theraPy A modern therapy center providing physical therapy P.O. Box 1017 Edison, NJ 08817 and specialized programs to get you Fit 4 Life. Lic#: 11737 SPecializing in treating: n Joint Replacements n Back & Neck Pain 732.407.0934 n Shoulder Pain n Arthritis n Spinal Stenosis n Balance & Gait located in your neighborhood! 732-356-5363 14 Worlds Fair Drive, Suite M Call today for more Somerset, NJ 08873 information and to schedule a www.somersetfamilypt.com Free Assessment! To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107 The Canal Walk Newsletter April 2020 • Page 5
Canal Walk Quilters The next meeting of the Canal Walk Quilters is Monday, April 27th at 1:00 the Freedom Clubhouse. Last month we prepared several quilts for the quilting process. This month we will prepare more quilts and start binding last month’s quilts. We are aiming at having at least twenty-four quilts done by the end of May when we will plan a trip to the Quilts for Kids store and deliver them for distribution to seriously ill and needy children. Anyone interested in helping is welcome to join us. Happy Stitching. Sue Watt BUMPER STICKER BUMPER STICKER I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do it’s I don’t feel like folding the laundry, because I missed my exit. so I just restart the dryer. COVER PHOTO CREDIT Sure You’re TOUGH! But everyone needs a hand now and then. n Bathing & Hygiene n Chronic Disease Mgmt n Med Reminders n Medication Mgmt n Dressing & Grooming n Transition Of Care n Safety Supervision n Wound Care n Meal Preparation n Intravenous Infusions n Homemaking n Hourly Skilled Care Our office has Certified Home Health Aides trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. RNs and LPNs provide skilled nursing care in your home. Celebrating Our 15th Year! 908-927-0500 www.comforcare.com/new-jersey/somerset-county Licensed, Bonded, Insured & Accredited • Somerset Co & Middlesex Co Supporting Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life by Monika Jaeger Page 6 • April 2020 The Canal Walk Newsletter To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107
Government Affairs Young At Heart The Proposed Ordinance “Plastic Pollution Reduction to Regulate CALENDAR Use by Establishments of Single-use Plastic and Paper Carry-out • April 8th – Club Meeting Bags, Plastic Food Service Products, Polystyrene Foam Food Service • April 14th – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Products and Plastic Straws and to Promote the use of Reusable bags in • May 13th – Club Meeting the Township of Franklin” has been sent to the Township Council and • May 14th – Museum of Modern Art with Lunch Township Attorney for review and editing. Implementation tentatively • June 10th – Club Meeting with Box Lunch set for January 1, 2021. This proposal combines parts of several • June 19th – Monmouth Race Track with Lunch regulations in place in other NJ towns and parts of the proposed State • September 9th – Club Meeting of NJ Regulation. • September 15th – To be announced A proposal for a new 79,000 square foot warehouse has been • October 14th – Club Meeting submitted for approval to the Planning Board. This unit is proposed • October 21st – Trip to Peddler’s Village - Scarecrow Festival for Riverside Dr. which is between Apgar and Weston Canal Road. • November 5th – Tribute to Gladys Knight & The Pipps - Royal There is already a 100,000 square foot warehouse on site. The proposed Manor warehouse would be in alongside the existing structure. • November 11th – Club Meeting Paul Walitsky • December 4th – Newark Museum & Ballantine House • December 9th – Holiday Party and Meeting We are well into spring and we are looking forward to our trip to Hunterdon Hills for a Sherlock Holmes Mystery. I think many of us love this venue because of the”Dessert Room”. We will be having our White Elephant Swap. If you plan on BE GREEN, GO GREEN, participating, bring your wrapped item to the meeting on April 8th. HELP SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT Our meetings are well attended and they are a wonderful opportunity to sit a spell, have coffee and tea and a few goodies. It is The next Household Hazardous Waste day is on April 18th always a lovely way to spend an afternoon. at the Warren Township Public Works Garage, 1 Bardy Road, Please join us. Warren, NJ 07059 (9 AM to 2 PM). Meanwhile, your hazardous Joanne Polito waste can be accepted on the first Saturday of every month at Jule Graham the Somerset County Recycling Center, 40 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater (near the ball park) open from 8 AM to 2 PM. Call (908)231-7109 to confirm that they are open, especially during the winter months. Operation Secure Shred: The 2020 Secure Shred schedule and locations are still Tax Planning & Preparation for unavailable. Watch this section for future announcements. Consumer Electronics Recycling is on: A. First Saturday drop-offs are at the South County Public Works (8 AM to 2 PM), 410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, Individuals and Businesses NJ 08844. B. Weekdays (Mondays – Fridays) are at the North County Public Works Facility, 411 Chimney Rock Road, Bldg. • Non-Profit Tax & Advisory Services B (north of Rte. 22), Bridgewater, NJ 08807 AND South • Taxation for Trusts & Estates County Public Works, South County Public Works, 410 • IRS Conflict Resolution Roycebrook Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Both locations are from 7:30 AM– 3:00 PM. • Accounting Services for CPA Medical Waste Disposal: Individuals & Businesses There are currently eight permanent prescription drug (no • Quality Service at Competitive Prices liquids) drop-off boxes in Somerset County. The three nearest us are: • FREE Initial Tax Consultation 1. Somerset County Sheriff’s Office County Administration Building (Lower Level) • Over 25 Years of Professional Service 20 Grove Street, Somerville Open 24 hours a day. 908-231-7140 2. Franklin Township Police Department 495 DeMott Lane, Somerset $35.00 OFF 3. Hillsborough Police Department Preparation of Individual 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough Tax Return Open 24 hours a day. For more information, visit the website at www.co.somerset. New Clients • Expires 4/15/2020 nj.us/medwaste or www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov/meddrop. Sharp needles and other similar medical waste should never be recycled. Disposal containers and information are available. Call for an Appointment: Call for hours and specific locations: • RWJU Hospital (Somerville) Kevin Fellin, CPA 732.828.6240 908-685-2800 ext. 3258. M-F 9 AM to 5 PM • St. Peter’s Hospital – 732-742-8600 ext. 8282 KevinFellinCPA@outlook.com From The CW Men’s Club 7 Cedar Grove Lane, Suite 34 |Somerset, NJ 08873 To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107 The Canal Walk Newsletter April 2020 • Page 7
Hadassah events to be hosted by the Club, continuing in June with the appearance of Fred Miller and his special brand of musical information and entertainment. CALENDAR: The meeting and Dr. Stavrianidis’ lecture are free of charge and open • April 21: Regular meeting, 7:30 PM in the Canal Walk Ballroom. to all Canal Walk Residents. Bagels and coffee will be available. Space We will have a guest. from Jewish Family Service in charge of a is limited and will be open to members first, so make your reservation program for Holocaust survivors in this area.. early! Flyers are located on the carousel in the Clubhouse lobby. • April 22: “A Walk on the Moon” George Street Playhouse will present a new musical adaptation of the award-winning film. A Harvey Finkelstein summer fling set against the backdrop of man’s first walk on the moon takes audiences on a nostalgic journey. Tickets are $54 each and available to the community. Acting Up • May 12: Annual Membership Dinner, 6:00 PM, Theme will be Famous Jewish Women CALENDAR: First Tuesday, 7:30 PM – Freedom Clubhouse • June 7: Save the date for ‘The Little Mermaid” at the Villagers. Acting UP-- where characters are welcome. Canal Walk residents Share this experience with your grandchildren for only $16 a gather the first Tuesday of each month to read short scripts from ticket. Look for flyer. plays, radio/TV shows and melodramas. We have a few laughs and • June 25: Trip to New York City to see “10 Hairy Legs”, an contemplate the wonders of the amateur acting world. No previous acclaimed male repertory dance company. Couvert is $65. Look stage experience is needed to join, just an open mind and a wish to have for flyers fun. In fact, most of us have never been on a formal performance stage Hadassah is a member of the Coalition for Women’s Health along before joining Acting UP but have overcome great fears to entertain our with over 20 other organizations. The Coalition advocates for equity Canal Walk neighbors. Join us in Freedom Clubhouse the first Tuesday in women’s health which includes illness and disease prevention, of each month @ 7:30 PM. For information contact: Bruce Davidson research, program funding, access to and quality of care; and to raising or Marion Yudow. Submitted by Bruce Davidson awareness of how health inequities adversely affect women and families throughout the United States. This vision was presented to Members of the 116th Congress in March 2019 and the Coalition stands ready to help policymakers address the challenges and opportunities ahead for Itch’n’ To Stitch improving women’s health. We can contact our elected representatives and ask them to support health equity for all women. Every Thursday in the Craft Room from 1 to 3. Canal Walk Hadassah members know that our attendance at the Our stitchers are a very diverse group. We have ladies who were above events, our volunteer work and our donations help provide the born in Canada, China, Greece, Hungary, England, India, and, of course, funding for life-saving research that is shared throughout the world. the USA. We have a pianist, an artist and an actress. We knit, crochet, Many of us follow the latest news in medical breakthroughs. Studying do needlepoint and counted cross stitch. And then we have those who a large group of people from Israel and France, Hadassah cardiologists just drop by to say hello. So, you see, we are not only about stitching. identified 28 families with a genetic abnormality that leads to the most Come see where you fit into this group. As always, we will accept any common congenital heart malformation. We all benefit from the work yarn that you might be willing to donate. of Hadassah. Gloria Sipos 732 537 9160 Now that we see a glimmer of Spring weather, we are looking into trips away from this area. Some interesting trips being planned include the Tenement Museum in NYC, and the Hindu Temple in Robbinsville, NJ Canal Walk Hadassah members are interested in advocating for causes that are meaningful to us. A new Advocacy Committee has been Canal Walk Irish American Club formed under the direction of Education VP Laure Paul. Laure can be CALENDAR reached at Lspaul2008@yahoo.com • April 16th – Meeting with Guest Speaker Henry McNally Shop Rite certificates for $25, $50 and $100 are available from • May 14th – Meeting with a Sub Sandwiches Supper Janet Kliger and Evelyn Lasky. The certificates can be used at any time • June 2nd – Lunch at an Irish Pub and at any Shop-Rite. It is a “no cost to you” way to raise money for our • No Meetings in July or August many medical and educational projects. • September 10th – Meeting & Memories of Ireland We generally meet on the Second Tuesday evening of the month in • October 15th – Meeting with Guest Speaker Seth Gopin the Canal Walk Clubhouse. We enjoy theater parties, trips to places of • November 12th – Meeting TBD interest in the area, a book club and a Tradition enhancing film activity. • December 3rd – Annual Pot Luck Dinner with Entertainment Join us. Membership chairwomen are Marlene Glickman and Fran Musler. How can it be possible that a third of this year has passed already! Edna Stone, Communications Committee We have had some very cold days followed immediately by some very unexpectedly warm ones but fortunately very little snow. Great for us but probably not for the younger members of our families – no “snow The Jewish American Heritage and days”! The tickets for River Dance on March 13 sold out within a few Culture Club days and 20 members went to this much anticipated event. A more detailed report (with photos) will be in the May Newsletter. The Canal Walk Jewish American Heritage and Culture Club is Once again we will welcome Henry McNally on April 16. His pleased to announce its initial organizational meeting on Sunday, April topic: “Women of Ireland and The Election of 1918”. Women voted for 26, at 10:00 AM in the main Clubhouse. The meeting will feature the the first time and the 1918 election was by far the most important in Irish appearance of renowned scholar and lecturer, Dr. Peter Stavrianidis, history. From his previous visits, we know he is a most entertaining and who will speak about “The Untold Story of the Greek Jews: a Journey informed speaker and we look forward to his appearance with us again. of Glory, Tradition and Struggle for Survival.” The Club is very pleased The flyer for this event is in the carousel and more details of our to co-sponsor Dr. Stavrianidis’ talk with the Jewish Federation of May and June events will also be there shortly. Enjoy the spring with all Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Dr. Stavrianidis’ lecture is its lovely flowers and chirping of the many birds around us. the first of a series of bi-monthly concerts, lectures, tours and other Brigid Murphy Brown Page 8 • April 2020 The Canal Walk Newsletter To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107
Trips Pickleball • April 1st – Madame Butterfly @ METS (CANCELLED) It is hard to believe that spring has finally sprung and we will soon • April 8th – Diane on Broadway @ Longacre theatre be playing outside on CW’s four pickleball courts at the end of April. (CANCELLED) For those of you who recently moved to CW or have never heard of • April 15th – Mrs. Doubtfire @ Stephen Sondheim pickleball (if that is possible) let me give you a little intro to one of the • April 23rd – Sister Act @ Paper Mill Playhouse fastest growing sports here at CW and our numbers prove it as we now • May 1st – Audra McDonald (rescheduled show) @MPAC have about 60 active players playing in our community. Pickleball is a • May 8th – Queen Esther @ Sight & Sound racquet sport which combines ping pong, badminton and tennis and it • May 12th – Plaza Suite Show @ Hudson Theatre is played on a small (smaller than tennis) court with a net. Paddles are • May 27th – Romeo & Juliet @ MET used which are light weight and a little bigger than a ping pong paddle. • June 4th – The Wanderer @ Paper Mill Playhouse Let me warn you that pickleball is addictive but great fun. Would you • June 7th – The Bronx Wanderers @ Broadway Theatre believe that Harvard Medical School recently published an article about • June 10th – Giselle @ MET the benefits of pickleball? The article lists these benefits: • June 18th – Plaza Suite ( 2nd date) @Hudson Theatre 1. The sport is easier on the knees than tennis. • September 14-17th – Cape Cod Trip 2. The fast pace of the game requires eye-hand coordination • November 17th – The Music Man @ Shubert Theatre which keeps those skills sharp. Note: The following are trip, concerts, shows, places we are 3. Lateral side to side movement enhances balance and strength. considering: 4. Overhead serves are not allowed in pickleball which is good on • Company – a musical comedy the shoulders. • Jagged Lil Pill 5. Pickleball is a weight-bearing activity which is good for your • Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons bones. Reminder to all residents: The first 2 weeks for ALL trips are So take a stroll down to the pickleball courts behind the Main opened to the residents only. Please make sure to read and follow Clubhouse parking lot to check them out. If you want instruction, please all trips policies and rules at all times. Trips flyers will be placed contact Stan Spector (saspector@aol.com) or me, Leslie Goldenberg on the Canal Walk HOA website 1st over the weekend, before going (lagoldenberg@hotmail.com) or for any information concerning onto the carousel. Please make sure to check the website for updates. outdoor play or anything pickleball. CanalwalkHOA.com Tip of the Month – Many of us are guilty of relaxing between shots Please look for flyers in the Main Clubhouse, or on the website. or before the ball is served and standing in a lazy position causing us to be off guard and not reacting quickly enough when receiving. Always be in the pickleball-ready position with your paddle out in front of your body and pointing slightly up. Everything in Moderation, except Pickleball and Wine!! Leslie Goldenberg lagoldenberg@hotmail.com 201-841-6594 An Email Google Group Has Been Established This is an email discussion group whereby we can share information, using our own group email address. Currently, more than 800 residents Computer Corner are participating in the group. It has proved to be an efficient method for sharing information pertinent to the community. While having a I wasn’t going to write an article this month because the scams Gmail email account is suggested, but not required, it does allow group were pretty quiet and I didn’t have a new one to pass on. But I was members to view and search past postings. saved by the following incoming email: From … Comcast Email [jfrederick@pga.com] The purpose of this group is: The Classic version of Comcast Email will be replaced by our • To share and receive references or information about vendors, Current version. So it’s time to verify, before you lose your email e.g., “I’m looking for someone to fix...;” “Does anyone know of access. Right click to open your login page. a good dentist, dressmaker, plumber, etc.” Do you know jfrederick@pga.com ? I don’t. But I do know that it’s • To sell, purchase, or borrow items, e.g. “I have a ticket for.... and not from anyone at Comcast. Be careful. Verify the sender. If it looks would like to sell it;” “Can anyone lend me a baby car seat for suspicious, it probably is. the weekend, etc.” Here is a little trick for making the home page on your computer • To discuss common issues with our personal property in order to display a little more friendly and less antiseptic. Many of you have seek other’s opinions and share possible solutions. stored family pictures in your computer and you probably thought The Group is: “wouldn’t it be nice to view one of those pictures on the home page • NOT a public group (It is for Canal Walk residents only) background”. Here’s how to do it. • NOT for commercial or political purposes On the home page screen (that’s the one that comes up when you • NOT to be used as a soap box or a vehicle to “vent” about the first turn on the machine), put the mouse anywhere there is a clean area Board, the HOA, or the builder. and right click, Then click Personalize. A small window will appear and If you are not yet a member and would like to join the Canal Walk under Background, left click Picture. Then left click the Browse box Google Group, send an email requesting membership to: canalwalk. and Windows File Explorer will appear. Navigate to where you keep group@gmail.com your pictures – maybe in Pictures – and left click to highlight the one For more information or questions, please call Elaine Whelan you want, and left click Select/open. Finally choose how the picture fits (732-560-0140), Julie Nixon (973-216-4077), or Evelyn Silverstein on the screen – your choices are Fit, Stretch, Tile and Center. Pick one. (732-650-8099). You also have an option of picking a color for the areas of the screen not Submitted by: Julie Nixon, Evelyn Silverstein, Elaine Whelan, covered by the picture. Try it. As always, call me if you get into trouble. 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Sunday Cinema Season 7 COMING ATTRACTIONS • APRIL 19, 2020 – The Last King of Scotland: Oscar Best Actor • MAY 17, 2020 – Capernaum: Cannes Jury Prize Award • JUNE 14, 2020 – Big Night: Film Independent Spirit Award On February 9, every CW film aficionado at The King’s Speech showing was a star as the Oscar award- winning film was shown with ‘Oscars’ awarded and ‘Celebrity’ kisses bestowed on the residents. Rhoda Wolfskehl led the lively discussion of the impact of family service, overcoming handicap obstacles, and accepting help and support. Great job, Rhoda, to the packed house of movie lovers for this Oscar celebration. The British themed movie quiz questions won two savvy movie lovers prizes, as all the CW residents shared hot and cold gourmet appetizers and yummy desserts. Our residents celebrating their February birthdays were congratulated with well wishes and ‘kisses.’ Please join us on April 19 as we ‘travel’ to Uganda to view the Oscar winning film, The Last King of Scotland, starring Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy. The fiction movie, based on the novel by Giles Foden, creates a portrait month in the fall, winter and spring. We gather in the Ladies Card Room at of the Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin, and his foolish Scotsman physician 1:30 PM for a 2 PM film start. Please check the calendar in the Canal Walk - that is queasily enjoyable to watch for its texture and intelligence with Newsletter, on our Website and Cable Station, along with the Clubhouse something of note to say. Rates R. Lobby poster, for the Season Seven 2019-2020 schedule of all the FREE ALL CANAL WALK RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO COME TO film events. To receive email notices with current information, email SUNDAY CINEMA to relax, view, socialize and discuss award winning bagelsandhoney@comcast.net. See you at the movies! classic, documentary and independent films. Sunday Cinema meets each Judy Gottlieb Page 10 • April 2020 The Canal Walk Newsletter To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107
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Potpourri, Jokes, Food for Thought REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE WELL-LIVED the phone. Age 68 • I’ve learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing • I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles “Silent Night”. Age 5 these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas • I’ve learned that our dog doesn’t want to eat my broccoli either. Age 7 tree lights. Age 69 • I’ve learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what • I’ve learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine they are doing and wave back. Age 9 cabinet full of pills. Age 70 • I’ve learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom • I’ve learned that regardless of what your relationship was with your makes me clean it up again. Age 12 parents, you missed them terribly after they died. Age71 • I’ve learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try • I’ve learned that making a living was not the same thing as making a cheering someone else up. Age 14 life. Age 72 • I’ve learned that although it’s hard to admit it, I’m secretly glad my • I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 73 parents are strict with me. Age 15 • I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt • I’ve learned that silent company is often more healing than words of on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. Age 74 advice. Age 23 • I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you, but if you • I’ve learned that brushing my child’s hair is one of life’s great focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new pleasures. Age 26 people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. Age • I’ve learned that wherever I go, the world’s worst drivers have 75 followed me there. Age 29 • I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually • I’ve learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must make the right decision. Age 76 live so that no one will believe it. Age 35 • I’ve learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 77 • I’ve learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don’t • I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. Age know how to show it. Age 40 80 • I’ve learned that you can make someone’s day by simply sending • I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. them a little note. Age 42 People love that human touch - holding hands, a warm hug, or just a • I’ve learned that the greater a person’s sense of guilt, the greater his or friendly pat on the back. Age 81 her need to cast blame on others. Age 46 • I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 85 • I’ve learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 55 Submitted by Bob Rossomondo • I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on and it will be better tomorrow. Age 60 A FUTURIST’S VIEW • I’ve learned that singing “Amazing Grace” can lift my spirits for MOST OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WILL BECOME hours. Age 66 REALITY IN THE NEXT 10-20 YEARS. MANY OF US WON’T SEE • I’ve learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from THE CHANGES, BUT OUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS PROBABLY WILL. 1. Electric cars will become mainstream about 2030. Cities will be less noisy because all new cars will run on electricity. Smart major auto manufacturers have already designated money to start building new plants that build only electric cars. 2. Auto repair shops will disappear. A gas/diesel engine has 20,000 individual parts. An electrical motor has 20. Electric cars are sold with lifetime guarantees and are repaired only by dealers. It takes only 10 minutes to remove and replace an electric motor. 3. 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a time, before it became way superior and became mainstream in health. a few short years. WELCOME TO TOMORROW - some of it has actually arrived 9. It will now happen again (but much faster) with Artificial already. Intelligence, health, autonomous and electric cars, education, 3D Submitted by Jay Del Prado printing, agriculture and jobs. Forget the book, “Future Shock”, welcome to the 4th Industrial Revolution. Software has disrupted A.A.A.D.D - KNOW THE SYMPTOMS! and will continue to disrupt most traditional industries in the next Thank goodness there’s a name for this disorder. 5-10 years. (Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder) 10. UBER is just a software tool; it doesn’t own any cars, but is now This is how it manifests: the biggest taxi company in the world! Ask any taxi driver if he I decide to water my garden. saw that coming. Airbnb is now the biggest hotel company in the As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and world, although it doesn’t own any properties. Ask Hilton Hotels if decide it needs washing. they saw that coming. As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table that I 11. Artificial Intelligence: Computers become exponentially better in brought up from the mail box earlier. understanding the world. This year, a computer beat the best Go- I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car. player in the world, 10 years earlier than expected. I lay my car keys on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can 12. In the USA, young lawyers already don’t get jobs. Because of IBM’s under the table, and notice that the can is full. Watson, you can get legal advice (so far, the basic stuff) within So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the seconds, with 90% accuracy compared with 70% accuracy when garbage first... done by humans. So, if you are studying law, stop immediately. But then I think, since I’m going to be near the mailbox when I take There will be 90% fewer lawyers in the future. Only omniscient out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first. specialists will remain. I take my check book off the table, and see that there is only one 13. Watson already helps nurses diagnose cancer; it’s 4 times more check left. accurate than human nurses. Facebook now has a pattern My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the recognition software that can recognize faces better than humans. house to my desk where I find the can of Pepsi I’d been drinking. In 2030, computers will become more intelligent than humans. I’m going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Pepsi 14. Autonomous cars: In 2018 the first self-driving cars arrived. In aside so that I don’t accidentally knock it over. the next 2 years, the entire industry will start to be disrupted. You The Pepsi is getting warm, and I decide to put it in the refrigerator won’t want to own a car any more. You will be able to call a car to keep it cold. with your phone; it will show up at your location and drive you to As I head toward the kitchen with the Pepsi, a vase of flowers on your destination. You will not need to park it, you will pay only for the counter catches my eye--they need water. the driven distance and you can be productive while driving.This I put the Pepsi on the counter and discover my reading glasses that will change our cities, because we will need 90-95% fewer cars. I’ve been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back on We can transform former parking spaces into green parks. my desk, but first I’m going to water the flowers 15. About 1.2 million people die each year in car accidents worldwide I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with including distracted or drunk driving. We now have one accident water and suddenly spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen every 60,000 miles; with autonomous driving that will drop to table. 1 accident in 6 million miles. That will save a million lives plus I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I’ll be looking for worldwide each year. the remote, but I won’t remember that it’s on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I’ll water the 16. Most traditional car companies will doubtless become bankrupt. flowers. They will try the evolutionary approach and just build a better I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the car, while tech companies (Tesla, Apple, Google) will do the floor. revolutionary approach and build a computer on wheels. Look at So, I set the remote back on the table, get some towels and wipe what Volvo is doing right now; no more internal combustion engines up the spill. in their vehicles starting with the 2019 models, using all electric or Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning hybrid only, with the intent of phasing out hybrid models. Many to do. engineers from Volkswagen and Audi are completely terrified of At the end of the day: Tesla and they should be. Look at all the companies offering all The car isn’t washed, electric vehicles. The bills aren’t paid, 17. Insurance companies will have massive trouble because, without There is a warm can of accidents, the costs will become cheaper. The car insurance Pepsi sitting on the counter, business model will disappear. The flowers don’t have enough water, 18. Real estate will change. If you can work while you commute, There is still only 1 check in my check book, people will move far away to more beautiful affordable locations. I can’t find the remote, Cities will have much cleaner air as well. I can’t find my glasses, 19. Electricity will become incredibly cheap and clean. Solar And I don’t remember what I did with the car keys production has been on an exponential curve for 30 years and you Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, can now see its burgeoning impact. And it’s just getting ramped I’m really baffled because I know I was busy all day, up. Fossil energy companies are desperately trying to limit access And I’m really tired. to the grid to prevent competition from home solar installations, but that simply cannot continue - technology will take care of that I realize this is a serious problem, and I’ll try to get some help for strategy. it, but first I’ll check my e-mail.... 20. Health: The Tricorder X price will be announced this year. Do me a favor. forward this message to everyone you know, There are companies who will build a medical device (called the because I don’t remember who I’ve sent it to. “Tricorder” from Star Trek) that works with your phone, which Don’t laugh -- if this isn’t you yet, your day is coming! takes your retina scan, your blood sample and you breathe into it. It P.S. I don’t remember who sent it to me, so if it was you, I’m sorry. then analyses 54 bio-markers that will identify nearly any disease. Submitted by Leo Hershkowitz There are dozens of phone apps out there right now to monitor To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107 The Canal Walk Newsletter April 2020 • Page 15
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