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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 1 1 | N O V E M B E R 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
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FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Well, autumn has finally arrived and with it the end of Daylight There was then a budget meeting with the Board, Association Advisors’
Savings Time and Halloween. We hope all your grandchildren had a Senior Financial Management and WG (WillkinGuttenplan) auditors
good Holiday. By now the new Board has been elected and the new to review the current YTD expenses and to incorporate any contract
members have been announced. We all hope the new Board will be as changes into the 2021 budget. A new monthly maintenance fee was
congenial and as effective as the former one. determined and the new budget was discussed at the annual meeting.
GENERAL UPDATES: MISCELLANEOUS:
The annual election was held on October 29th to fill two vacant New striping and bike symbols were added for bike lanes along
positions on the Board. In preparation for the election, there was a Canal Walk Boulevard. This was necessary because bikes are no longer
Candidate’s Night held via Zoom (and Channel 281 on Comcast) for the allowed on the walking path. The bike path street signs were removed
community. The four candidates were given the opportunity to present as well.
their platform and answered questions from the community. The Board has agreed to have a street cleaner pass throughout
The Open Board Meeting dates for 2021 are April 29th & Oct. 28th. all the streets in the community to help clean up some of the small
The community was sent a special new waiver for Covid-19. aggregate from the asphalt and any other debris.
While many residents have signed the waiver, there are still over 1,000 The Board has approved our engineering firm, FWH, to examine
residents who have not signed as of the date of this writing. Anyone selected older streets in Canal Walk to recommend whether these streets
wishing to attend an event or access the clubhouse in the future will should be repaired and which of them should be top-coated. Then
have to sign a waiver form. A waiver card is then generated and sent to estimates will be obtained and the proper solution implemented. Funds
the resident. are available for these solutions from our Reserves.
Bryant Court. is in the process of being transitioned from the New fire suppression valves were installed in the basement of the
developer. FWH is the engineering company that was hired to perform clubhouse since the existing ones were defective.
the inspections and submit a report to the Board with their findings. The The cleaning staff was certified for Covid cleaning.
inspections are complete and a draft report is due in mid to late October. Flu shots were provided to the community on Oct. 8th by staff from
LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION: St. Peter’s Hospital with over 200 residents receiving the vaccine.
Spooky Brook has removed a number of diseased ash trees in Jim Lyttle Bob Rossomando Nick Iorio Bernie Worst
the community. They are currently developing a proposal to replace
the trees with a different species. This is done every year in the fall.
Replacement of other evergreens and shrubs will also be included in
the proposal.
There are many residents who have reported seeing the spotted
lanternfly, that has migrated from Pennsylvania and is causing TO SEE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES
devastation to orchards. The NJDA has designated Somerset County
as a quarantined county so that means homeowners no longer need to
ON YOUR TV IF YOU USE COMCAST
report when they notice the pests. They should try to kill as many as AS YOUR PROVIDER:
possible and make sure not to transport them on their vehicles.
Spooky Brook has also cleaned the catch basins to keep the water • If you DO NOT HAVE an
flowing. This involved cleaning the trash racks and the low flow HD cable box – Channel 8
channels.
FINANCIAL: • If you DO HAVE an
As of this writing, we are waiting for the financial report on HD cable box – Channel 281
expenses through September which was due on October 20, 2021.
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Acting Up�������������������������������������������������� 15 From The Board of Directors���������������������� 3 Reminder on Photo Submissions �������������� 30
Be Green, Go Green������������������������������������ 5 From The CW Newsletter Staff ������������������ 4 Restaurants/Food���������������������������������������� 25
Book Review���������������������������������������������� 23 From The Enclave Board ���������������������������� 4 Sales Incentive For Referrals ���������������������� 4
Bumper Stickers���������������������������������� 21, 23 Government Affairs������������������������������������� 7 Shutterbugs������������������������������������������ 18, 19
COVID Alert NJ������������������������������������������ 7 Guidelines for Photographs������������������������ 30 Spanish Tertulia������������������������������������������ 17
Calendar ���������������������������������������������������� 33 Hadassah���������������������������������������������������� 12 Staying Healthy������������������������������������������ 16
Canal Walk Quilters ���������������������������������� 10 Home Hints������������������������������������������������ 16 Sunday Cinema������������������������������������������ 28
Canal Walk Refund Policy �������������������������� 4 Irish American Club���������������������������������� 16 Talk of the Walk ���������������������������������������� 10
Canal Walk Reservation Policy�������������������� 4 Italian American Club�������������������������������� 15 Tap For Fun & Fitness ������������������������������ 13
Canal Walk Women’s Bible Study Group�� 15 Jewish-American Heritage and The Animal Corner������������������������������������ 26
Club Meeting & Activities Dates�������������� 32 Culture Club���������������������������������������� 12 The Health and Safety Awareness Team������ 5
Community Updates������������������������������������ 4 Library Information ���������������������������������� 21 The History of Thanksgiving �������������������� 16
Contact List����������������������������������������������� .34 Men’s Club���������������������������������������������� 8, 9 The Rest of the Story �������������������������������� 21
Covenants Committee���������������������������������� 4 Newsletter Committee ������������������������������ 30 Then and Now�������������������������������������� 20, 21
Cover Photo Credit������������������������������������ 14 Newsletter Staff����������������������������������������� 30 To See Clubhouse Activities On Your TV �� 3
E-mail Google Group���������������������������������� 7 Pickleball���������������������������������������������������� 14 Veterans’ Club�������������������������������������������� 12
Free Medical Equipment������������������������������ 5 Potpourri, Jokes, Food for Thought ���� 22. 23 Women’s Club���������������������������������������������� 9
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CANAL WALK RESERVATION POLICY
SALES INCENTIVE FOR REFERRALS
For activities sponsored by the Committees and the Activity Director: We are offering current Canal Walk and Enclave homeowners
• Sign-ups/Reservations are required for all events and each event an increased incentive if you refer friends and family who purchase
is first come, first served. either a Canal Walk single family home or Enclave condominium
• A reservation is only confirmed when the Event Flyer is home. There are units still available waiting for new homeowners.
completed, date stamped and payment in full is received (Checks We are open for business and showing all units by appointment.
Payable to C.W.H.O.A.A.F). Cash is not accepted. Please contact our sales office at 732-356-1191 for details.
Andrew Tendler, Vice President, Community Development
• Reservations are always restricted to Canal Walk residents for
a period of time. This period may vary depending on the event
and lead time.
• Each Residence (not resident) is entitled to make a reservation COMMUNITY UPDATES
for two people, one of whom may be a guest.
• After the exclusive several week period for residents, the event Members of the Board Advisory Panel who are in the
will be open to guests. Communications Improvement Group have recommended to the Board
• When events are sold out, a reasonable waiting list will usually that we remind homeowners that timely communications are available
be maintained for those who have paid in full. From time to time, in Community Updates.
an additional trip for an event may be arranged at a later date. Community Updates are emailed to homeowners to supplement
the information that is contained in the Newsletter. The Updates are
• All residents are encouraged to check the Lobby carousels and
typically used to quickly disseminate time-sensitive information since
the Website regularly.
they do not have the three to four week lag time that Newsletter articles
have. Topics in the past have included updates related to the impact of
CANAL WALK REFUND POLICY COVID-19 on the operation of our clubhouses and activities, Comcast
cable TV, community trips and events, show tickets, security/safety
• Once you register and pay for any event or trip, you have the information, gate closures and the status of community improvements
absolute right to admission for that event. There will be no and repairs.
refunds for any reason. The only exception is if there is a wait list If you are not receiving Community Updates via email, contact
which the office may maintain. It is your responsibility to contact Cathy Vaccaro (cathy@askaa.com) in the Management Office and ask
the office if you would like them to help you resell your tickets, to be added to the distribution list.
Board of Directors
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
COVENANTS COMMITTEE
right to admission, or give it to someone else. The office should The number of PMRs coming in each month has increased, and
be advised of any changes to the reservation so that we can the Committee can say that we are up to date. All PMRs have been
account for everyone attending. processed, either approved, approved with conditions (meaning they
are missing somethng, but as soon as the office receives the missing
information the PMR is approved) or denied. If denied, we explain why.
This allows the homeowner to make changes to conform with the rules
and regulations.
I congratulated the members of the Covenant’s Committee last
month, BUT, somehow left one of our members out. Let me correct
this oversight. Millye Nicholas. My goof. Please accept my apologies.
Other members, listed below as well as Millye, make my life easier.
FROM THE ENCLAVE BOARD Thanks to all.
OF DIRECTORS Take a moment to thank the committee members. They certainly
make my job a lot easier: Ron Lerner, Marion Zotti, Len Perre, Ujwal
Ranadive, Dave Gelfand, and Jeff Green.
ENCLAVE COMMUNITY WEBSITE: By Dave Lyttle
WWW.ENCLAVECW.COM
We are pleased to announce a new website for Enclave residents.
Our goal is to make it a one-stop portal, containing news and
announcements, important documents and information, contact and
emergency numbers, back issues of The Enclave Communicator, and
FROM THE CW NEWSLETTER STAFF
resident-submitted photos. Please visit the website at www.enclavecw. Dear Readers,
com and let us know what you think, as well as any changes or additions From time to time the editorial staff has heard that the
you would like to see. Newsletter has been delivered late, or on rare occasions not at all.
We recognize how disappointing this is, but we have no control
HAPPY THANKSGIVING over delivery. The publisher delivers the Newsletters to the post
November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember and to office and from then on it’s their responsibility. In the past, when
embrace those who enrich our lives. We are grateful for many things the post office was busier, delivery might be delayed a day or two.
but are most thankful for our Enclave and Canal Walk neighbors and These days that doesn’t seem to be a problem. We know that the
friends. mail carriers do their best, but occasionally someone is missed.
We wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! If this happens to you, look for delivery the next day and if that
The Enclave Board of Directors doesn’t happen call the office as they often get extra copies.
Ben Caudo, John LoPresti, Bruce Schulman, Jay, Anil, Phil, Nina, Ellen, Jeff, Frank
Steve Selvaggio, Andy Tendler
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
BE GREEN, GO GREEN AWARENESS TEAM
NOTE: This was compiled a month ago. Facilities and
schedules are subject to change. Each County recycling program Autumn has arrived, and with it a great opportunity to get outside,
is listed on the Somerset County Recycling Website: https:// enjoy the beautiful weather, and see the leaves changing colors! This
www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/recycling means that many residents in our Canal Walk Community will be
Check the website or call first before venturing out. outside walking around or riding their bikes. The streets within Canal
FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Walk Community, as well as in our local parks and on the path along
What to Recycle: Tires, scrap metal and usual curbside items. the canal, are beautiful during the fall season. We all need to walk and
No Textiles, Hazardous liquids, batteries. or ride responsively.
When & Where: first Saturday of the month, Somerset Below are just a few safety tips and hints to ensure we enjoy the
County Recycling Center, 40 Polhemus Lane in Bridgewater from cooler temperatures and watch the leaves change colors keeping our
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tel: 732-469-3363 health and safety in mind.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: • When possible, walk on the sidewalk; if no sidewalk is available,
What to Recycle: banned or outdated pesticides, antifreeze, it is best to walk facing traffic.
motor oil and filters, fluorescent tubes and CFLs, ammonia-based • Per NJ state law, people in New Jersey are required to wear
cleaners, button-cell or rechargeable batteries. Prescription drugs masks outdoors in public when social distancing isn’t possible.
can also be dropped off. (See the county website for a complete list.) • Follow the rules of the road, it is important to obey traffic signs
When and Where: and signals.
New schedule not available at press time. • Try to cross streets at crosswalks.
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: • If no crosswalk is available and your view is blocked, move to a
What to Recycle: computers, televisions, copiers, DVD & place where you can see oncoming traffic.
VCR players etc. (see the county website for a complete list.) No • Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street, making
batteries. eye contact with drivers of oncoming vehicles to make sure they
When & Where: see you.
• First Saturday of the month, drop-offs are at the South
• Stay alert – try to avoid cell phone use and wearing earbuds.
County Public Works (8 AM to 2 PM), 410 Roycefield
Road, Hillsborough. Tel: 732-469-3363. • Avoid alcohol and drug impairment when walking.
Note: Weekday drop-offs are currently suspended. • It is a good idea when walking, especially at dawn, dusk, and
other low-light conditions, to wear bright colors or reflective
MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL:
clothing, and use a flashlight at night. so that you can be easily
What to Recycle: prescription drugs (no liquids).
seen.
Where &When: (Open 24 hours a day)
• Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, County Administration • Walking with a friend is best. However, when walking alone
Building (Lower Level), 20 Grove Street, Somerville. Tel: carry your cell phone in case you need to call for help for any
908-231-7140. reason.
• Franklin Township Police Department, 495 DeMott Lane, • Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways or backing up in
Somerset Tel: 732-873-5533 parking lots.
Further Info: www.co.somerset.nj.us/medwaste • Avoid roads that have trees that shed allot of acorns or other
NOTE: For sharps and medical waste, disposal containers droppings that can be slippery.
and information: • Be mindful when walking or riding on surfaces covered with
• RWJU Hospital (Somerville) – 908-685-2800 ext. 3258 leaves, they may be hiding holes in the surfaces or raised tree
M-F 9 AM to 5 PM roots. This is especially true on the path along the canal.
• St. Peter’s Hospital – 732-742-8600 ext. 8282
• Know your limits when walking, do not walk a distance without
OPERATION SECURE SHRED: considering that you need to get back to your home or car.
Free document shredding scheduled monthly at different • Wet leaves can be very slippery so be careful!
county locations.
• It is important to wear the appropriate shoes while walking or
When & Where:
riding a bike.
• November 7: Somerset County Public Works Garage-North
County Facility, 411 Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, NJ • Recently a bike lane was created along Canal Walk Boulevard.
08807 While riding your bike, use the designated bike lanes. Walkers,
Bruce Davidson if you feel the need to walk in the bike lane for social distancing
reasons be mindful of bikers as this space is designated for bikes.
• Bikers should ride on the right side of the road or path.
FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT • Bikers should ride with traffic.
• Bikers should have a bicycle bell on the handlebar. This should
If you are in need of medical equipment or have be used to warn people of your approach.
equipment that you no longer have use for, • Wear an approved bicycle helmet.
please contact us. Here at Canal Walk, we • Avoid busy streets where possible.
recycle wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, • Bikers should consider installing a front and rear bicycle light.
raised toilet seats, canes and a few smaller
items. We are in touch with a faith-based • Most importantly have fun!
organization that also houses a large supply By Cathy Condus, RN
of medical equipment. There is no fee
or time restriction for the material.
Joan Klimpl 908-581-8246
Kathy Caragher 732-564-5476
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COVID ALERT NJ
Over the course of our public health emergency from the How does COVID Alert NJ address data and privacy concerns?
COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been called to a shared sense of COVID Alert NJ does not share the identities of other users to one
personal responsibility to support the efforts to slow and limit the another, the New Jersey Department of Health, or any other entity. The
spread of COVID-19. Up to now our personal efforts have centered on random codes exchanged between phones cannot be associated with
wearing masks in public and maintaining social distance in public. Now a specific person, and change every 10-20 minutes to help preserver
we can become active participants in “contact tracing,” and help bring anonymity. The app also does not share the identity of positive cases
a powerful tool to the fore to help stop the spread of the pandemic. This with other app users.
third and powerful step in our efforts to curb COVID infections comes From the Star Ledger
from each of us installing an app on our smartphones. Submitted by Mike Lindemann
COVID Alert NJ is New Jersey’s free and secure smartphone app
that anonymously alerts users if they have been in close contact with
someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
To enhance the regional usefulness of this smartphone app, New E-MAIL GOOGLE GROUP
Jersey has joined a number of neighboring states [New York, Pennsylvania,
This is an email discussion group whereby we can share information,
Delaware, and soon Connecticut] in launching this smartphone app to
using our own group email address. Currently, more than 800 residents
alert people if they’ve potentially been exposed to the Coronavirus.
are participating in the group. It has proved to be an efficient method
To give you a sense of how this or similar technology is being
for sharing information pertinent to the community. While having a
applied elsewhere around the globe, Germany became the largest
Gmail email account is suggested, but not required, it does allow group
Western country to launch a contact tracing smartphone app to help
members to view and search past postings.
curb the spread of the coronavirus. A number of other European
countries have released, or are testing, COVID tracing apps, including THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS:
France, Italy, the UK and Iceland. Similar apps have been deployed • To share and receive references or information about vendors,
with varying success in China, India, Israel, Singapore and Australia. e.g., “I’m looking for someone to fix...;” “Does anyone know of
For a nontechnical description, here’s how COVID Alert NJ works. a good dentist, dressmaker, plumber, etc.”
If you test positive for COVID-19, someone from your local health • To sell, purchase, or borrow items, e.g. “I have a ticket for.... and
department will call you and ask if you are willing to anonymously would like to sell it;” “Can anyone lend me a baby car seat for
notify your close contacts by uploading your app’s anonymous close the weekend, etc.”
contact codes into the system’s network. COVID Alert NJ will notify • To discuss common issues with our personal property in order to
users when they have been within 6 feet for at least 10 minutes of seek other’s opinions and share possible solutions.
someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and who are also uses THE GROUP IS:
of the COVID Alert app. However, no names or any other personal • NOT a public group (It is for Canal Walk residents only)
identifying data are exchanged. • NOT for commercial or political purposes
• NOT to be used as a soap box or a vehicle to “vent” about the
HOW DO I GET THIS APP AND USE IT? Board, the HOA, or the builder.
1. Download COVID Alert NJ from the Apple App Store or the If you are not yet a member and would like to join the Canal Walk
Google Play Store. Opt-in to receive “Exposure Notifications.” Google Group, send an email requesting membership to: canalwalk.
2. As you go about your day, the app will use Low Energy group@gmail.com
Bluetooth to sense any “close contacts” – other app users who For more information or questions, please call Elaine Whelan
are within 6 feet of you for more then 10 minutes. (732-560-0140), Julie Nixon (973-216-4077), or Evelyn Silverstein
3. When your app senses a close contact, your smartphone (732-650-8099).
will exchange a secure random code with the close contact’s Submitted by: Julie Nixon, Evelyn Silverstein, Elaine Whelan,
phone. It’s important to note that your location and name are Google Group Administrators
never disclosed.
4. If you test positive for COVID-19, a public health
representative will call you and ask if you are willing to
anonymously notify your “close contacts” by uploading your GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
app’s close contact codes in to the nework.
5. Each day, the app will compare your list of close contacts Election Day is here (November 3). If you have not voted you
codes to the list of codes associated with positive COVID-19 can go in person to the location at the Zarephath school and fill out
app users. If there is a match you will get an “Exposure Alert,” a Provisional Ballot.
along with appropriate next steps. The Government Affairs Committee was pleased to be able to
present a Zoom Presentation by Mr. Steve Peter, Somerset County Clerk.
SOME TECHNICAL QUESTIONS Mr. Peter went over the voting procedures and answered questions via
Do I leave COVID Alert NJ open at all time for the app to work? the chat box. 99 participants were noted on the Zoom Meeting screen.
No, COVID Alert NJ runs in the background of a phone and does The presentation was also on YouTube and was viewed by residents of
not need to be open or running to work. the other Adult Communities here in Somerset. We want to extend a
thank you to Deana Luchs who facilitated this presentation.
Do I need to keep Bluetooth turned on at all times?
The Franklin Township Environmental Committee has sent a letter
Yes, the exposure notification system is based on Bluetooth Low
to Amazon suggesting that they use the roof of their new warehouse on
Energy, so Bluetooth must always be active for the system to detect
Randolph Road for a Solar field and perhaps a portion for a Vegetative
your contact with other users.
Roof. The roof covers over 14 acres.
Will COVID Alert NJ impact my phone battery? Two proposals for Hindu Temples have been submitted for
COVID Alert NJ utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, construction approval on South Middlebush Road. Dada Bhwagan Vignan
which is designed to have minimal impact on smartphone battery life. Institute (21,083 sq. ft.) and Sia Datta Mandir Inc.(28,970 sq.ft.) The first
Does COVID Alert NJ track a user’s location? is on a property bordering Snyder’s Farm. The second, across South
COVID Alert NJ does not use, track, or collect any geolocation or Middlebush Road. These are under consideration by the Zoning Board.
GPS data. It works exclusively through Bluetooth proximity detection. By Paul Walitsky
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MEN’S CLUB
MEETING CALENDAR: BOOK CLUB:
NOTE: Programs will be Virtual via Zoom unless we get the all CW Reading Men discusses a book each month, both fiction
clear to meet in the Ballroom. Registration information will be sent via and non-fiction. The selection chosen by the members for November:
email to all active members. Stamped from the Beginning by Ibrim X. Kendi. The following have
• November 9 - Following the business meeting, Marty Schneit been chosen by the members for future meetings: A Man Called Ove by
returns to entertain us with «Fred Astaire, an American Icon» Frederik Backman, and A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. We
• December 14 - Following the business meeting, Paul Cirillo, meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, currently via Zoom, 7:00-8:30
NJ Astronomical Association, “NASA’s Next Mars Mission: pm. Membership is open to all Canal Walk men. If you are interested,
Perseverance - The Mars 2020 Rover” please contact Eric Rabkin (esrabkin@umich.edu)734-678-5274.
• Note: Our annual Holiday Dinner is postponed until such time
we can meet again at the Clubhouse. GOLF:
52 golfers participated in our fall outing at Royce Brook Country
MEN’S CLUB YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Club. Skill awards went to Doug Miller and Bill Krihak for closest to
The Men’s Club has started a YouTube Channel to store the speaker the pin, and to Marc Zwicker for straightest drive.
presentations from our most recent monthly Zoom meetings.
• May: Exercise and Stretching at Home; Meditation and Relaxation.
• June: Aging in Your Own Space
• July: Risks of Diabetes and Why a Healthy Diet is So Important
• September: Making Great Pictures Using Your Cell/Smartphone
• October: The Revolutionary War – Battles of Trenton and
Princeton
The videos are available to everyone in the community: https:// Skills Winners (L to R):
tinyurl.com/cwmensclubchannel Doug Miller (closest
to pin), Marc Zwicker
(straightest drive), Bill
AARP DRIVER SAFETY: Krihak (closest to pin)
AARP Driver Safety scheduled classes have been canceled. Classes
will resume when the clubhouse re-opens and guidelines are established
for permitted meeting sizes. If you are needing certification before
your auto policy renews, you can complete the program on-line at:
https://www.aarpdriversafety.org/. To receive a 20% member discount
use the code: AARP4.
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“B” Flight Winners (L to R): Tom Brucker, Joel Schlosberg,
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Continued from page 8…
A tie in the “A” flight resulted in a scorecard comparison. The is in your control.” The Men’s Club has the Care Committee because
winning team at 8 under par included Roger Nakagawa, Harry Varsalone, we CARE. If you have any life-changing events, let us know. We are
Sam Gordon, and Tony Mozelesky. The “B” flight winning team at 4 here for you. Stay Safe.
under par included Tom Brucker, Eddy Fischgrund, Bill Krihak, and Stan Schneider 717-574-1848
Joel Schlosberg. A tie in the “C” flight and a comparison of scorecards
2021 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE STARTS NOW:
at 7 over par, resulted in the winners being Bernie Worst, Bob Marash,
Starting in October through December the Men’s Club starts its
Alan Rubin and Ron Brandt.
annual drive for collecting dues for the new year. We start early in order
Despite all the Covid restrictions we had a great golf season.
to accumulate funds to be used for our annual donations to the charitable
Ron Lerner 732-302-0088 service organizations in our area. We donate to the Franklin food Bank,
SOFTBALL: the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squads, Visiting Nurses Association, Pet
The Franklin senior softball league has decided not to plan for Shelter, Operation Shoebox and other local service organizations. In
league play this year, so instead has chosen to just play pickup games on addition, dues help fund our monthly meetings, currently via Zoom,
Sunday mornings. All players are welcome. We’re all looking forward as some of the speakers are paid for their services. We would greatly
to spring play next year appreciate receiving your dues payment as soon as possible. Your check
Frank Spataro, 732-560-8387 should be made out to CWHOAAF in the amount of $25.00. You can
drop off the check at the Club House in the incoming mailbox across
MEN’S CLUB IN THE CANAL WALK COMMUNITY: from the front entrance. Thank you for your continued support.
Over the years the Men’s Club has contributed to the overall
Special offer for New Members; you can join now and just pay for
welfare of our community and the surrounding area. Donations have
your 2021 dues!
included clubhouse defibrillators, chairs and benches along Canal Walk
Boulevard, Canal Walk Park Gazebo and Freedom Clubhouse areas. MEMBERSHIP:
The save the trees campaign installed cages around young trees to Not yet a member? Enrollment is open all year round for new or
protect them from the local wildlife. Through our membership dues returning members. Call John Tarantino for more information. You
and meeting Sponsors we have been able to support various local may wish to join us at a regularly scheduled meeting. Our meetings are
community organizations. currently held on Zoom. Normally this is the 2nd Monday of each month
at 7 PM (except for August). Check with John for any meeting schedule
FRANKLIN FOOD BANK: RESULTS OF THE SEPTEMBER
updates impacted by the social distancing protocols.
14 FRANKLIN FOOD BANK COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE Already a member and you want to be more active? Contact Bruce
Thank you Men’s Club Members and Blum, President, 732-306-4900.
John Tarantino 908-400-1014
Canal Walk Residents!!
A Job Well done to all of you that helped and contributed to the NOTE: All dates of events are subject to change. Members, watch
Men’s Club Food Drive!!! for the Men’s Club E-News for last minute updates and changes.
We broke our record for contributions. $2650.00 in checks presented Submitted by Bruce Davidson
to the Franklin Food Bank. We delivered 1,281 lbs of food. This beat
our best record for our mid-year food drives. This is in addition to the
$2000 donated by the Men’s Club this year. Stay tuned for information
about our Holiday Food Drive planned for December 14.
Here in Somerset, your contributions make a huge difference.
Conditions have reached dire levels in Franklin for some of our fellow
residents. The Food Bank is their main source for food and supplies.
If you send a check or donate on-line please note on the donation
that it is from the Canal Walk Men’s Club. https://franklinfoodbank.org
The Men’s Club has donated a total of $2000 so far.
John Tighe 732-560-0391
Paul Walitsky 732-868-3116
EYES FOR THE NEEDY:
If you have prescription or even non-prescription glasses you no WOMEN’S CLUB
longer need or use, please hold on to them until the Clubhouse reopens
where you can then drop them in a container specified for this purpose. On behalf of the Canal Walk Women’s Club, I would like
We will find new life for these otherwise discarded items. Prior to the to share our heartfelt condolences to our former board member,
Coved shutdown, 660 pairs of eyeglasses had already been collected Marie Simone, regarding the passing of her beloved husband Ken.
and donated. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always Marie.
Bob Cohen 732-356-1013 We are very proud to announce that two of our club members
have volunteered to fill the positions that became available this
RETIRED SMOKE ALARMS: year. To fill the newsletter position, Sue Smith has graciously
If and when you replace your smoke/CO2 alarms, these should be volunteered to be responsible for our newsletter article each
recycled. Did you know that most alarms have a useful life of 7-10 month. We cannot thank you enough, Sue. “THANK YOU.”
years? Due to the materials that make up these detectors, they require Karen Anderson, who is responsible for our membership
proper and responsible disposal. Please hold on to your old alarms and to be kept up to date, has volunteered for a second position as
then drop your “retired” detectors in the box at the Coatroom (when the a member of our Board of Directors as Secretary/Assistant
Clubhouse reopens). Note that the county does not recycle these alarms. Treasurer. “THANK YOU KAREN”.
To-date, 284 smoke alarms have been recycled. To all of you, please stay well and, hopefully, we can all
Bob Morris, 732-627-0016 enjoy the upcoming holidays.
CARE COMMITTEE: Best Wishes to all. Fran Ruggiero
“What happens in life is beyond your control; but how you respond
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CANAL WALK QUILTERS
The Canal Walk Quilters met on
Monday, October 5th in the Freedom
Clubhouse parking lot. Keeping socially
distant, we were able to have a great time
visiting and sharing projects we worked on
over the summer. Several quilters brought
projects to share and everyone took a quilt
kit to work on at home.
Monday, November 23rd we will meet
on Zoom at 1:00 for a virtual meeting. At
that time, we will check in on everyone’s
progress and materials that need to be
collected or distributed.
We hope everyone stays well and that
we will be able to meet indoors to work on
projects together in the near future.
Happy Stitching!
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To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107 The Canal Walk Newsletter November 2020 • Page 11HADASSAH
Thank you to everyone who supported our recent fund-raisers, Join us. Membership chairwomen are Marlene Glickman and Fran
making up for some of the lost revenue due to party cancellations. Musler. Best wishes for good health to you and your families.
Something new and fun occurred in October, Bingo on-line. Two of Miss you all,
our members participated in South Jersey to learn the rules. There were Edna Stone, Communications Committee
seven Zoom Bingo games. Our Board is still seeking ways to fund our
hospitals and other programs
Save the date for Fall theater parties. George Street Playhouse hopes
to present the recently cancelled ”A Walk on the Moon”. November JEWISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE
28 is a proposed date. In spite of the necessity of cancelling planned
trips and events, our Board has met on Zoom to determine the direction AND CULTURE CLUB
of the chapter in the near future. Our “techie” member Sue Kobren is
We hope everyone has been enjoying the fall weather. Despite
prepared to teach anyone in the chapter how to use Zoom. We keep in
COVID, we are happy to announce that our membership has grown
touch by print, both a Highlight flyer and our bulletin which is full of
to 175 members. Everyone in Canal Walk is welcome to join. We have
information about the work of Hadassah. We emphasize that the work
wonderful programs planned, including Fred Miller, Lecturer-in-Song,
of our hospitals must go on in the face of a world-wide pandemic. Find
and renowned scholar and lecturer, Dr. Peter Stavrianidis, who will
a podcast that interests you by clicking on the following: http:/www.
speak about “The Untold Story of the Greek Jews”. We are looking
hadassah.org/multi-media/podcasts/podcasts.html
forward to the time when we can all get together. For information or a
At Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), medical professionals
membership application, please contact Marilyn Sladowsky at 732-563-
are making huge strides in combating COVID-19. HMO is developing
4566 or Jerry Goldberg at 732-356-028. Stay safe and healthy!
new testing techniques that will increase the number of tests that can be
done and read quickly and was a leader in instituting universal testing By Harvey Finkelstein
of hospital staff. Israel cooperates with the U.S. and other countries
working on cures for the pandemic.
ShopRite certificates for $25, $50 and $100 are available from
Janet Kliger and Evelyn Lasky. The certificates can be used at any time
VETERANS’ CLUB
and at any ShopRite. It is a “no cost to you” way to raise money for our On November 11th our country will celebrate Veterans Day,
many medical and educational projects. formerly known as Armistice Day, which originally recognized the end
We generally meet on the Second Tuesday evening of the month in of World War I. The soldiers at that time were battling two enemies…the
the Canal Walk Clubhouse . We enjoy theater parties, trips to places of bloody fighting that was taking place in Europe and the 1918 pandemic
interest in the area, a book club and a Tradition enhancing film activity. that was killing millions of people worldwide. What was it like for our
soldiers to know that one of these two enemies was finally defeated?
I found a letter on the Internet, discovered by the granddaughter of
Private Crawford Scott to his then girlfriend, Minerva, on November
12, 1918 as it appeared in the May 2020 edition of the
Orlando Sentinel. During his time training at a fort outside Cincinnati,
he also experienced the loss of many of the soldiers in his company
to the Spanish flu. When he returned, Mr. Scott married Minerva the
following year and went on to become an attorney as they became
proud grandparents to 27 grandchildren. Here is his letter to Minerva:
“The inevitable has happened. Peace has come at last.
May it be an everlasting peace. November 11th will go down
in history as one of its greatest days. I shall never forget my
25th birthday. I could not have received a more wonderful gift.
It is only a matter of time now until the world is restored to its
normal condition, and the boys come marching home. What a
touching sight it will be when the battle-scarred heroes swing
down Fifth Avenue for the first time. What eye will be dry when
they are given this glad welcome? I only hope that Tommy
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Page 12 • November 2020 The Canal Walk Newsletter To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107TAP FOR FUN & FITNESS
Well, it’s been a few months since you‘ve
heard anything from the Canal Walk Tappers.
Sadly, there just hasn’t been much to report
until now. We continued having our virtual tap
classes on Zoom every week which helped keep
us active and in touch. Zoom isn’t the most ideal
way to learn tap dancing but for those of us who
love the art, it was better than nothing!
Once Covid-19 guidelines and procedures
were set up to allow other outdoor activities to
resume, the Tappers decided it was our turn!
With the approval and support of our Board
of Directors (thanks, Jim) and the help of our
Community Manager, Tom, and our Activities
Director, Jodie, we were able to get out of the
house and dance together in the fresh air. With
waivers signed and masks in hand (and on face
when required) the Canal Walk Tappers were
back together again. Many of us showed up at
the Freedom Clubhouse Swimming Pool area on Wednesday, 9/23/20, So here we are…together again! I can’t tell you how happy it
to pick up where we left off. Naturally, several adjustments had to be makes us all to be able to dance with each other once more. And the
made. Besides wearing a mask when in close contact, we also had to weather has been just beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a better
provide ourselves with a safe portable tap floor to protect both our days. Fingers crossed that Wednesdays continue to have clear skies and
precious tap shoes and the pool patio surface. Most of us used 2’x4’ moderate temperatures.
pieces of birch plywood while others used other plywood or plastic Finding a way to keep doing something you love can definitely
chair mats (like the kind you use under your desk chair to protect your improve your mood during these trying times. I hope you have all found
carpet.) We were very creative! All of them worked out just fine. And something that is your passion where you can escape from the troubles
the area around the pool is more than sufficient for us to maintain proper around us, even for a few minutes a week.
social distancing. We wish everyone to be safe and to be in good health. Take care.
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CW Pickleball was in full swing Due to colder temps, we have
during the month of October and we taken pickleball indoors and we are
had a great time playing in the cool playing at Hillsborough Tennis Plus.
autumn air. Many thanks to Caroline, A Zoom meeting was held on October
our security guard, who made sure 14th for all players to give them
every player was registered to play, information regarding indoor play. As
gave us a very pretty colored wristband in past years, play is organized and is
to wear each day and made sure we by reservation only. For information
were all complying with the safety regarding pickleball, indoor play and
guidelines (see picture attached). We sign-up procedures, please contact
would also like to thank Oscar and John Spillane johnfspillane@gmail.
the custodial staff for disinfecting the com or me, Leslie leslieagold@gmail.
gates and high contact surfaces every com. If you would like to join our
hour during play. pickleball email Google group or you
I am pleased to announce the haven’t been receiving our emails,
names of the newly elected Pickleball please contact Hank Goldenberg
Steering Committee for the 2020- henryrgold@gmail.com.
2021 year. They are: Dayle Spillane, Tip of the Month – Be fair when
John Spillane, Steve Selvaggio, Hank calling a ball out. Balls should only be
Goldenberg and me, Leslie Goldenberg. Many thanks to Don Watt and called out if clearly seen and if you are not sure the ball is out, then do
Bruce Rowland who ran the election and ensured there were no hanging not call it out. Please don’t argue with your opponent on his or her line
chads or dumping of ballots into the Weston Canal. This year for the call. Only the receiver of the ball can call the ball out. Keep in mind
first time we have 2 couples on the Committee and a marital mediator. that you are not playing in the Olympics, winning is not everything
No, seriously, we have a fantastic team and we are all looking forward and playing should be fun. Being known as the person who calls balls
to making pickleball a great experience for our players this year. repeatedly in your favor is not a good thing. To better understand the ins
World Pickleball Day was on October 10th and in celebration and outs (no pun intended) of line calling search You Tube where you
of the day a tournament was run at CW with 37 people participating will find many instructional videos on the topic.
throughout the morning. John Spillane ran the double elimination event Although it has been fun and challenging writing the monthly
with men’s, women’s, and couples doubles tournaments. Due to the pickleball articles for the CW Newsletter, I have decided to take a
publishing deadline, the winners and photos for the event will be in the literary break. Our new Steering Committee Member, Steve Selvaggio
December issue of the CW Newsletter. has graciously agreed to take the job. As many of our players know,
Steve’s writings are wonderfully creative and most times hilarious and
we look forward to his articles. Good luck Steve!
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Page 14 • November 2020 The Canal Walk Newsletter To Advertise Call AOT Publications 732-474-0107ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB CANAL WALK WOMEN’S
Last month on Monday October 12 we celebrated Christopher BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Columbus Day and on Saturday Oct. 31 we had Halloween Trick or
This is the month to focus on Thanksgiving! Sadly to say, we will
Treating. Since little has changed for us in the past 8 months due to the
be unable to serve our Thanksgiving dinner for the community at the
virus , each special day had no celebrations.
Clubhouse this year. Restrictions may be more relaxed, but for the sake
Our annual food drive for the pantry in Manville for Thanksgiving
of utmost caution, we will have to cancel. What I’ve always enjoyed
will be held the first week of November on Wednesday Nov.4 from
about our Thanksgiving dinner together is that we gathered as a mix
11am to 3pm at the main clubhouse entrance. Because of the large
of religions, viewpoints, age, personalities, etc., yet we shared the joy
number of senior citizens working in and utilizing the pantry, it had
of living in this wonderful community and share thanks to God for the
been closed for fear of the virus. I have contacted the pantry and they
blessing of being neighbors. There may be no special dinner this year,
are operating again and, with the help of the Knights of Columbus,
but our thankfulness continues!
deliveries are being made to the senior citizens and families in need.
One year we sang a home-made song to the tune of “Over the River
Please remember that any donation is greatly appreciated. Checks can
and Through the Woods.” I hope each of you can enjoy your Thanksgiving
be made out to Caritas and will be delivered with the food. There are no
– with or without family – and sing along with the last stanza:
donations too small. Let’s try to help the needy and seniors in Manville
Over the canal and down the road, Thanksgiving is the best!
have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
We’re blessed you know, to live here, so, enjoy this day of rest.
I had arranged for 50 seats for the Christmas Show at Hunterdon
Over the canal and down the road, with friends along the way.
Playhouse if the theatre opens. The show was scheduled for Wednesday
We’re glad we’re here, let’s spread some cheer,
Dec. 16. I have received several emails from the Playhouse and called to
Happy Thanksgiving day!
check on the probability of having the show and was told that it has been
Our Bible studies continue via Zoom on Tuesdays at 4:00. We
cancelled. We will be first to know when the indoor shows begin again.
would love to have you join us and will send you the Zoom invite – just
I would also like to continue our tradition of gifts for needy and
contact Gail or Susan at 908-625-0526 or g.tornquist@comcast.net; or
elderly by asking our members to donate to our Christmas Fund. Please
at 732-412-7223 or susiepohli@gmail.com.
remember that every donation is appreciated no matter how large or By Gail Tornquist
small. Because of the inability to go shopping because of the virus we
will be purchasing Walmart gift cards to allow the people to purchase
toys, clothing or food in their own neighborhood.
As you may have noticed , it is election time. The Italian American
ACTING UP
Club is having elections too. If you would like to run for President, CALENDAR: First Tuesday, 7:30 PM via Zoom
Vice President or Treasurer, please call or email Marian Zotti with your Acting UP-- where characters are welcome. Canal Walk residents
choice of position . Elections will be held sometime, somewhere and gather the first Tuesday of each month to read short scripts from plays,
somehow in December. radio/TV shows and melodramas. We have a few laughs and contemplate
Stay Safe and Healthy, the wonders of the amateur acting world. No previous stage experience
is needed to join, just an open mind and a wish to have fun. In fact, most
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! of us have never been on a formal performance stage before joining
Ciao, Acting UP but have overcome great fears to entertain our Canal Walk
Mike neighbors. A few of us dabbled by acting in high school plays or on
college stages. Join us the first Tuesday of each month @ 7:30 PM
Special Note: A Virtual Acting UP meeting on Zoom is scheduled each
month until such time as we can resume our regular in person meetings at
the Freedom Clubhouse. We are reading scripts designed for virtual theater
as well as improv skits that work great on Zoom. If you are interested,
contact Bruce Davidson (bndavidson@gmail.com) for information on how
to join the Zoom Meeting. Take the plunge and join us.
Stuck at home with spare time - you can enjoy pastActing UPshows.You
will find a link to the Acting UPYouTube Channel on the CW HOA website.
(http://www.canalwalkhoa.com) Select Acting UP under “Activities”
or via a direct link to YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/cwactingupchannel
For information about Acting UP contact: Bruce Davidson
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