RENAISSANCE TIMES
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Volume 18, Number 12
SECTION C
December 2014
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for eight days, the royal son born in
a stable, the inexplicable return of
light on the longest, darkest night
of the year.
Where there is love, there are
always miracles. The world is not a
conclusion; a sequel stands beyond,
invisible as music, but positive like
sound. Emily Dickinson
Your life is a gift from God. May
you live with passion, risk and faith
that your life becomes a gift to God
and when you die, may it be noticeable. Frederick Ohler
In some corner of your life, you
know more about something than
anyone else on earth. The true measure of your education is not what
you know, but how you share what
you know with others. Kent Nerburn
Honesty: The ability to resist
small temptations. John Ciardi
Pioneers are special people.
“First” is always difficult. We
know that things can be done, that
dreams can be fulfilled, that great
accomplishments cannot be realized
until somebody takes that first step.
Geraldine Neckiman
We have to serve ourself many
years before we gain our own confidence. Henry Haskins
Kindness causes us to learn and
to forget many things. Sophie-Jean
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that exist even with our friends and
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In the long run, you will receive neighbors that we are not talking to.
more from life doing a job you enjoy Life is too short to hold grudges. To
than you will ever earn in money people that we meet, extend a hand
from a job that you loathe. Terry and smile. Try to help people that
are less fortunate than you. Give of
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Always remember that the yourself to wonderful causes. Have
soundest way to progress in any a say in government by always votorganization is to help the man ing. This doesn’t sound like much,
ahead of you to get promoted. L.S. but just think if everyone would do
their bit, maybe someday we may
Hamaker
I’m not happy, I’m cheerful. have peace on earth. Just like the
There’s a difference. A happy song sings out, ‘Let there be peace
woman has no cares at all. A cheerful woman has cares but has learned
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how to deal with them. Beverly Sills
on earth and let it begin with me.”
Maybe it’s just a dream of mine, but
it is a good dream and I know that
some dreams do come true.
May you have a blessed Christmas, a happy Chanukah and a joyful
Kwanzaa.
May God continue to bless our
nation and its sons and daughters
serving all over the world. Life is
very precious so live each moment to
its fullest and be good to one another.
Bill Unger
As we enter the blessed season
of the year celebrating the joys of
Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa,
I ask myself, “what ever happened
to peace on earth, good will toward
men?” Has our planet and mankind gone insane? Wars continue
to spread, humans behead humans
and even in the streets of our blessed
country murders and bias crimes
are in our nightly newscasts. As
our world continues to shrink, man
has not learned that we must live
together in peace. If not, man will
destroy man and mankind will cease
to exist. Each of us can do our bit
to spread the good word starting
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SPORTS
First Annual Tennis Outing: Henry Tintorer Memorial
By Tom Giorgio
The inaugural Henry Tintorer
Memorial Tennis Outing was held
October 15 at the Renaissance Tennis Complex. The outing was a huge
success, thanks in large part to the
number of members who attended
the fete. There were 48 players who
participated in matches on the courts
between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Another additional 20 members
attended for the barbecue at the
conclusion of play.
The Tennis Club welcomed Diane Tintorer as the Guest of Honor
at the first of what will be the annual
Tintorer Outing
event culminating the end of the
Tennis Club Social Season Calendar.
Plaudits to Jane Glussi, who
co-chaired the event, as well as
President Rosemary Bennett, whose
tireless efforts serve to ensure the
success of our social activities.
Kudos also to Grace Bischoff, and
her husband Jack, for making sure
all preparations were in order. Also
special thanks to all the members
who donated their time and efforts
in making a vast array of desserts
following the barbecue.
Thanks to Terry’s Deli and
staff, who provided a complete
and delicious assortment of items
from meats cooked on site to salads
to beverages. This was indeed a
wonderful day for the more than 60
people who were present.
The indomitable Ray Nazzaro
once more displayed his prowess
with the knife and fork, earning
qualification for next year’s Fourth
of July Hot Dog Contest at Nathan’s
of Coney Island. However, he was in
fact eclipsed by the incredible performance displayed by newcomer
Joe Caccavano at the banquette.
How, you may ask? Well, he ate Ray
Nazzaro.
See you in April.
Diane Tintorer with Outing Chairpersons
Renaissance Ping-Pong
By Nora Fett
while strengthening the body’s core
muscles. Aside from the physical
benefits, playing Ping-Pong is also
a great mental workout where you
have to plan strategies while trying
to stay one step ahead of your opponents and react to the their shots.
It is also a sport that is good for
social bonding with its friendly but
competitive nature.
So come join us at Ping-Pong
and no matter how long since you
played the game last, I’m sure it
will all come back. And for those
who never played the game before,
now is the time to start. There is no
membership fee and no skill level to
join. Ping-Pong, anyone?
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Now that the cold weather is
upon us, and the outdoor sports have
all wrapped up, it is time to go back
to the Ping-Pong tables to continue
our workout regimen. Ping-Pong
or Table Tennis is one sport that is
played all season at Renaissance.
The players meet every Wednesday
and Friday from 10:00 AM to noon.
Games are played in doubles to accommodate more players at one time
and to avoid long wait times since
there are only two tables.
Ping-Pong is played by people
of all ages and fitness levels. It is
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Renaissance Ladies’
Golf Association
By Betty Gambale
Winter is quickly bearing down
upon us, with its gusty winds and
frigid temperatures, but our avid
golfers are still watching the forecast
to determine if they can play another
9 or perhaps 18 holes before December 31. Those of us, who haven’t
headed south, are up for some layering of clothes if our beautiful golf
course is not yet covered with snow.
The RLGA had its end of the year
luncheon at the LaBove Grande in
Lakehurst. The ambiance was lovely
and the food offerings, which were
beef tips burgundy, chicken francese
and encrusted tilapia, seemed to be
enjoyed by all.
The members of the outgoing
board, consisting of President-MaryLou Deady, Vice President-Arline
Terzek, Treasurer-Holly Yocum,
Corresponding Directors-Dorothy
Tarantino and Fran DeCesare, Social Directors-Grace Bischoff and
Sharon Schulze were thanked for
their dedicated service to the Board.
Their combined efforts made the
2014 season so much fun!!
We then welcomed the newly
elected Board for 2015. They are:
President-Arline Terzek, Vice President-Fran DeCesare, Treasurer-Janet
Runko, Corresponding DirectorsSharon Schulze and Betty Gambale,
and Social Directors-Rose Mushalla
and Jean Ribecca.
Beautiful trophies were awarded
to and accepted by the eight RLGA
Flight Challenge winners:
1st Place Winners:
Flight A: Joanne Giordano
Flight B: Grace Bischoff
Flight C: Betty Blajda
Flight D: Roz Wellner
2nd Place Winners:
Flight A: Pat Kleppinger
Flight B: Audrey Dolan
Flight C: Betty Gambale
Flight D: Jane Glussi
The most improved player for
2014 is Teresa Vincitore. The Board
determined that the most improved
player would receive free membership into the RLGA for 2015.
Birdie pins were given to 75
players. Fifty chip-in-pins were
awarded as well. Hole in one pins
were also won by three members.
Congratulations to all!!
Now it is time to acknowledge
a lady who has graciously served
on our Board for eight years! Our
recently retired President, MaryLou
Deady has held the positions of Vice
President, Treasurer and Social Director. She has worked tirelessly in
whatever capacity she was needed.
Many thanks MaryLou for a job
well done!
We are grateful to our Social Directors Grace and Sharon for making
the end of the year luncheon such a
memorable day.
A shout-out goes to Dorothy
Tarantino for stepping up and taking
photos of our luncheon, while Joan
Collura is attending to her health issues. Our prayers are with you Joan
for a speedy recovery.
Don’t forget to reserve your
space for golf cart storage at the end
of this month.
The entire Board would like to
extend all of our best wishes for a
holiday season filled with fun, family, friends and food. Of course, a
very happy and healthy New Year
to all!
2015 RLGA Board Members: R-L: S. Schulze, R. Mushalla, J. Runko, J. Ribecca,
B. Gambale, A. Terzek, and Golf Pro Rick Hughes
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Indoor Pool Volleyball
By Nora Fett
The indoor pool volleyball started its season on the first Monday of
October 2014. With eighteen players the first night, the game picked
up where it left off the last season
ending in April 2014. Games are
scheduled every Monday night from
7:00 to 9:00 PM. It is open to all
residents, with no fee to join and no
level of skill required.
Pool volleyball is a good form of
full body workout, helping tone and
develop muscles all over the body
especially the arms. And because
it is done in the water, it feels a lot
less strenuous. It improves agility,
overall flexibility and reaction time.
It also promotes friendly competition among teams.
Come and join us on Monday
nights and if you do not want to
play, you can still watch and cheer
for your favorite team.
Renaissance Fishing Club
By Martin Schlager
Eleven members and three guests
of the Renaissance Fishing Club left
the Belmar Marina early morning of
October 21, 2014, on the Skylarker.
We headed north for a day
of Black Sea Bass* fishing. The
weather was perfect, a little cold to
start followed by sun and warmth.
The wave height was low and the
wind was negligible. Captain Steve
began a test drift off of Monmouth
Beach. Immediately the first keeper
was landed by Jerry L. This fish
earned him the large pool money of
$14.00. The next keeper came over
the rail seconds after. Since this
spot seemed to be very active we
anchored up. No sooner than the
sinker hit the bottom the fish began
to bite. The activity was hectic at the
very least. When this spot petered
out we moved. And the fish kept on
coming.
During the day we drifted and
anchored at various spots. All areas
produced fish. By day’s end we had
over 110 keepers and who knows
how many throw backs. The keepers were then filleted by the capable
hands of first mate Tim. Each of us
left the boat carrying bags of cleaned
fish.
The members on this trip included Tony C, Jerry L, Marty S,
Tom G, Ann Marie, Dave Y, Bob
K, Bill R, Phil R, Ed B, and Rich J.
We are now in the process of
planning out our next outing which
will be early December. If you are
interested in fishing with us send
your email address to Jerry at [email protected]. For those no longer
interested in fishing and have tackle
to donate call me. Your donations
will be offered to club members in
need.
*Black sea bass are fairly stoutbodied fish, with a long dorsal fin,
and large pectoral and pelvic fins.
The rounded tail sometimes has a
long streamer trailing out from the
top edge. Each gill cover has a flat
spine near the outer edge. Mature
males have a fleshy dorsal hump
just anterior to the dorsal fin. The
background color of the black sea
bass (smokey gray, brown, or bluish
black) is mottled with darker patches
and light speckles. The belly is only
slightly lighter than the sides. The
dorsal fin is marked with whitish
mottling, while all other fins have
dark spots. Young sea bass are green
or brown with a dark lateral stripe
running from the head to the tail.
The meat of the black sea bass is
mild with a firm texture, but tender
at the same time. It cooks up very
white. If you like to bake or grill
whole fish, the black sea bass is one
of the best for this. The firm flesh
also makes it great for soups and
chowders
Ways to cook it: Bake, Broil,
Grill, Sauté, Poach, Steam
Texture: Medium-Firm
Flavor: Mild
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SPORTS
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RESIDENT ARTICLES
For Relaxation and
Improved Health,
Try T’ai Chi Chih
By Carol Leonard
For the past year, groups of Renaissance residents, some of them
continuing participants, have been
involved in a class that many say
helps improve balance, flexibility,
energy levels, sleep quality, and
much more.
Originally developed in China as
a form of self-defense, T’ai Chi (pronounced “tie chee”) has evolved into
a gentle form of exercise and stretching that includes a series of movements performed in a slow, focused,
meditative manner. The movements
are accompanied by deep breathing,
which scientific research has shown
can calm the part of the nervous
system that contributes to high blood
pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Thanks to the efforts of Renaissance resident LoAnne Mayer, T’ai
Chi Chih, a form of T’ai Chi that is
often used with older adults, was
introduced to the community in the
fall of 2013 and has become an increasingly popular activity.
LoAnne had attended classes in
T’ai Chi Chih while living in Morris County and, when she and her
husband moved to Renaissance, she
wanted to bring the program into
our community.“I had taken yoga
classes in the past, which I enjoyed
very much,” LoAnne said. “Then,
when I tried T’ai Chi Chih, I was
absolutely amazed at how it continually improved my ability to relax. It
creates a balance and peacefulness
within me.”
Through a referral from her former instructor, LoAnne contacted
Siobhan Hutchinson, a holistic
health practitioner from New Egypt,
who was happy to come and teach
the class at Renaissance.
Resident Linda Yee, who has
been taking the class since last fall,
believes that the practice has helped
relieve the pain of arthritis in her leg.
Joann Carves, another long-term
T’ai Chi Chih enthusiast, signed up
for the class when she was unable
to continue with yoga, due to a back
injury. “It’s very calming and I have
felt multiple benefits.”
As a cancer survivor, new Renaissance resident Fran Jenik knows
the importance of keeping her immune system strong, and she decided to sign up for the most recent
series of classes. “It relaxes you and
improves your energy,” she said.
Fran’s husband Brian, who also took
the class hoping it would help with
his knee pain, added, “I enjoy the
relaxation part and it’s a lot of fun.”
Participants in the Renaissance
T’ai Chi Chih program like the way
the classes are conducted, with an
opportunity to share experiences
and ask questions at the beginning
of each class. They also enjoy the
soothing music, the feeling of “community” in the group, and the information that Siobhan provides about
other natural health techniques.
“She’s constantly teaching us new
things,” Joann said. “She’s incredibly dynamic.”
If you are interested in improving your health, T’ai Chi Chih could
be the right “medicine” for you. Why
not check it out? The next session of
eight weekly classes, held on Fridays
beginning at 12:30 PM, will start in
January. To register for the class or
for further information, call Siobhan
Hutchinson (609-752-1048).
An Act of Kindness
and Patriotism
By Janet Hahne
I often observe people doing nice
things for others, and I also have
seen our soldiers being thanked for
their service. But I recently went
to breakfast with some friends and
I saw something that just had to be
told. Hopefully, it will encourage all
of us to being a little kinder and perhaps even heal some of the problems
our beloved country is facing.
While eating breakfast at a diner
and talking to each other about our
lives, a group of Navy soldiers came
in and sat at a table next to us. All
were young, all in uniform, and all
doing their jobs even though it was
a Sunday.
I watched them for a while and
thought that when I leave I want to
make sure I thank each of them for
their service to our country.
We finished our breakfast and
paid our bill. As we were getting
ready to leave, one of the wonderful
women that I was with went over
and handed the men money and said
“Thank you. Let me pay for your
breakfast.” I was so moved by this
lady’s thoughtfulness, I offered to
pay half of what she gave, but she
declined and we walked outside to
our cars.
I do not want to give this Renaissance resident’s name, because
she does not like being the center of
attention. I do not want her to get angry with me for telling this story, but
it made such an impression on me
that in the future I will try to follow
her example. What a better world
we would be living in if everyone
tried a little harder to be kinder and
more thankful. I said a prayer that
God would bless this special lady for
her generosity and thoughtfulness.
We are so lucky to have people like
her living in Renaissance, and I am
proud to say that she is my friend.
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Tillie’s Table
By Lo Anne Mayer
Dr. Raymond Mayer, 42 Dunrovin Court, the youngest of seven
sons, received one piece of his mother’s furniture when she died. It was
her prized end-table bought in 1950.
He remembers how much his mom
loved this table. Yet over the years,
Tillie’s table, as it came to be known,
became dry, scratched and lifeless.It
was moved with family possessions
from Union, to Chatham, to Convent
Station to Renaissance over the last
thirty years.
After meeting Harry Bernard,
head of the Woodworkers Guild, Ray
decided to ask if the table could be
refinished. Harry said he could do
so. A few days later, Harry called
to share what he and his son, Mike,
found underneath layers of dust
and blisters on the table:a beautiful veneer inlay, some with roses
that were colored red and pink with
green leaves. Tillie’s table now has a
prominent place in our home, thanks
to the talent and expertise of Harry
and Mike Bernard. We know that
it will find a place of honor in one
of six children’s homes when it is
passed on.
The Last Song
Submitted by Dick Guariglia
Time is like a river. You cannot
touch the water twice because the
flow that has passed will never pass
again. Enjoy every moment of life.
As a bagpiper, I play many gigs.
Recently, I was asked by a funeral
director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no
family or friends, so the service was
to be at a pauper’s cemetery in the
Nova Scotia back country.
As I was not familiar with the
backwoods, I got lost and, being a
typical man, I didn’t stop for directions!
I finally arrived an hour late and
saw that the funeral guy had evidently left and the hearse was nowhere
in sight. I felt bad and apologized
to the men for being late.
I went to the side of the grave
and looked down and the vault lid
was already in place. I didn’t know
what else to do, so I started to play.
The workers put down their
lunches and began to gather around.
I played out my heart and soul for
this man with no family and friends.
I played like I’ve never played before for this homeless man.
And as I played “Amazing
Grace,” the workers began to weep.
They wept, I wept, we all wept together. When I finished, I packed up
my bagpipes and started for my car.
Though my head was hung low, my
heart was full.
As I opened the door to my car,
I heard one of the workers say, “I’ve
never seen nothing like that before
and I’ve been putting in septic tanks
for twenty years.”
Apparently I’m still lost. It’s a
man thing!
Byron Drive Festivity
By Marilyn Graber
Maggie’s Sing-Along
By Sharon Newfield
On Monday, October 20, which
was the third Monday of the month,
I was in the clubhouse, just hanging
around. At about noon, Maggie’s
Halloween sing-along began. I had
forgotten all about this half-hour of
pure fun, especially when you like
to sing, and no one ever lets you–except Maggie.
Maggie gave out song sheets
containing the words to many songs.
Since it was October, most of the
songs pertained to Halloween. Maggie started with some classic songs,
and then came the Halloweenrelated songs. I was blown away by
this material, which prompted me
to write this article. She took classic
melodies and changed all the words
to Halloween themes. We sang “My
Scary Frankenstein” (“My Funny
Valentine”), “I Saw Mommy Kissing
Dracula,” “If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d ‘a Baked a Brain,” “Witches
in the Night,” and “Moon over the
Graveyard.” These were just a few
of the songs. I cannot imagine how
long this must have taken her. It was
so clever how she fit the words to
the melodies.
I thank you, Maggie, for a most
enjoyable sing-along. I know I will
try to remember from now on that
Maggie will be in the lobby with
her piano on the third Monday of the
month. I hope everyone will come
on by on December 15 to sing along
with Maggie.
On Sunday, October 5 at 11:30
AM, the congenial and active neighbors of Byron Drive held a seated
“Good-Bye to Summer” Pot-Luck
Brunch at the home of Marilyn
and George Graber. In attendance
were the Reichmans, the Wallachs,
the Donnellons, the Calvinos, the
Loschiavos, Karen Kennedy, the Bonos, the Gordons, Connie Crocito,
the Lorenzos, the Famularos, the
Weimers, the DeFeos, and Umberto
Mamone and his friend Rose.
All these people came bearing
the most delicious foods in one of
four categories: appetizers, entrees, desserts, and mimosas! To
put it honestly, with the amount of
food contributed, Napoleon’s Army
could have joined us, and there still
would have been leftovers. Everyone mingled, chatted, and enjoyed
catching up and sharing each other’s
company once again. Platters of
food were prepared and delivered to
those on our block unable to attend.
This event was greatly enjoyed by
all the convivial Byroners!
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Sanctuary Island Thanks You!
By Barbara O’Brien
Sanctuary Island Inc. is a public
charity, co-founded by Dante Drive
residents, the O’Briens, and their
son, author Marc O’Brien. The charity serves wounded military combat
veterans and disabled children facing adversity.
Co-founder/president Barbara
O’Brien thanks Renaissance residents for their enthusiastic support,
working for and attending the Heroes and Legends softball game at
First Energy Park on October 10.
Tom Ricca, from the Rebels softball
team, supervised the home-run derby and volunteer umpires and sold
tickets to the event. Betty Babiarz,
became “angel of all tasks,”helping
our fundraiser by selling tickets
to members of the Essex/Bergen
Club, the Shields, the Woman’s
Club, and others. Commander Craig
O’Brien and Terri Russell chaired
the volunteers, who were excellent.
Entertainment included The Singing
Raconteurs,directed by John Huetz,
who wowed attendees from the field
with patriotic music.
Despite the forecast for rain,the
weather was fine. We’re proud that
World War II and Korean veterans
in our area were our guests and honorees. Among those honored were:
John Kaufman (WWII, Navy and
Army), Gus Adamo (WWII, Navy),
John Rulewich (WWII, Army), Joseph Abradi (Korea, Army), David
McWilliams (Korea, Army).
Sanctuary Island thanks our
neighboring benefactor, Chariot
Riders Farm. They offer certified
equine therapy programs, where
they sponsor free therapeutic horseback riding for our veterans and
disabled children. Area children
facing adversity will be eligible to
attend Sanctuary Island’s “Peter the
Peteeatrick Panda” kids’ party as
our guests.
Sanctuary Island board members, committee members, and other
volunteers are already planning next
year’s event. For more information
or to donate, contact www.sanctuaryisland.org or [email protected].
What Is Kwanzaa?
Submitted by Walter Preston
For seven days every December, To always do as much as we can to
millions of African Americans cel- leave our community more beautiful
ebrate their African heritage during and better than we found it.
Kwanzaa. The word “Kwanzaa”
7. Imani (“Faith”): To bemeans “first fruits” in the Swahili lieve in ourselves, our parents, our
language. It is based on African har- teachers,and our leaders in a consisvest festivals that celebrate ideals tent, righteous manner.
such as family life and unity. Dr.
Families also celebrate with fesMaulana Karenga, head of African tive dinners, stories, songs, clothing,
American Studies at California State and decorations—all inspired by
University, started the holiday in traditional African culture. Even
1966 to encourage people to learn though Kwanzaa celebrates African
about and celebrate their African culture, people of any race can—
roots.
and do—celebrate this meaningful
Kwanzaa celebrations include holiday.
the lighting of seven candles, one for
Every year, Kwanzaa is celeach day of the holiday. Each candle ebrated from December 26 through
represents one of the Celebration’s January 1. Among the many tradiSeven Principles, also known as tions and symbols, the rhythm of
Nguzo Saba collectively and cel- African drums is a key part of the
ebrated for seven days.
singing and dancing at Kwanzaa
The Seven Principles are:
celebrations. The centerpiece of the
1. Umoja (“Unity”): To holiday is the Kinara, a special canfoster unity in family, community, dle holder. Seven candles are placed
nation and race.
in the Kinara: one black, three red,
2. Kujichagulia (“Self-deter- and three green. The black candle
mination”): To promote self-naming, represents the African people and the
creativity, and articulation.
beauty of dark skin. The red candles
3. Ujima (“Collective Work represent the struggles and chaland Responsibility”): To build and lenges that African-Americans have
maintain community, and to solve faced through the centuries. The
our problems together.
green candles represent prosperity,
4. Ujamaa (“Cooperative hope, and good things to come in
Economics”): To build, own, and the year ahead. A new candle is lit
operate productive businesses within each day of Kwanzaa. The seven
the community.
candles together represent the Seven
5. Nia (“Purpose”): To create Principles of Kwanzaa as well as the
collective institutions to enhance our family’s ancestors. On the seventh
community and make them great.
day, Kwanzaa culminates in a feast
6. Kuumba (“Creativity”): and gift-giving.
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Bobby Byrne with our happy group at Villa Roma. From L to R: The Boyles, McLaughlins, Fullers, Sullivans, Eileen McRory, Monacos,
Dick McDermott, Bestafkas, Maroneys and Mulveys
A small, intrepid band of IrishAmerican Club members decided to
spend a fall weekend in the Catskills,
a 3½-hour trip to Villa Roma in
Callicoon, New York. When we
arrived, we discovered that it is in
the “middle of nowhere,” but, to
our surprise, there were nearly 1,000
guests! The largest groups were conventions (VFW Ladies Auxiliary and
the Mary Kay sales force—many of
whom drove pink Cadillacs). There
were also several smaller groups and
families. Most weren’t there for the
reason we were—what drew us was
“Howling Halloween” with Bobby
Byrne.
Over two days, Bobby gave
three performances, attracting a
couple hundred guests. He and his
right-hand man, Charlie Warwick,
accompanied by a small but outstanding band, performed Broadway, old standards, Irish, Italian,
country, sing-alongs, and opera—all
interspersed with dancing opportunities. The man is a non-stop bundle
of energy! Some of our group had
seen Bobby many times; for others,
this was a first. All agreed that the
six hours of entertainment were
outstanding.
The highlight of the closing
show was a “talent show” open to
all. About 15 “acts” entered, some
of which were quite talented. Then,
there were the Renaissance Ladies,
who line-danced to “New York, New
York.” If you need to know how that
went, just ask any of them—Jane
Maroney, Eileen McRory, Brenda
Mulvey or Jo-Ann Sullivan. A
55-second video, shot by John Sullivan, does exist, although they are
trying to suppress it. The judges gave
them the lowest score of any of the
acts, but they did receive enthusiastic applause from the audience, and
some parting gifts for their colossal
nerve.
There was so much to do when
Bobby wasn’t entertaining, we
couldn’t get to everything. However,
John Sullivan proved to be our bowling champion after “resting” for 25
years. Six sumptuous meals were
served. The rooms were comfortable. All in all, we had a lot of fun!
The ladies who line danced to “New York, New York” are given prizes
for their performance (much to their surprise!) by Bobby’s wife, Pat.
The dancers are:
L to R: Jo-Ann Sullivan, Brenda Mulvey, Jane Maroney and Eileen
McRory
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The Sixth Annual Bocce Awards Dinner for Division Winners
By Joan Franzese
They say “winning isn’t everything” but it sure is fun when you
are one of the ten winning teams
invited to the annual Division Winners Awards Dinner. On September
20, about 130 team members and
guests enjoyed entertainment, music
and dancing by Phil Cenicola, and a
delicious buffet by Terry. Each team
member also received a beautiful
medal.
There were also special awards
for Bob Bender, Bocce League
Chairman, who is retiring from
Bocce leadership this year. BOT
members Stu Bier and Arthur Peckerar presented Bob with a lovely
clock as “Volunteer of the Year,”
commemorating Bob’s many years
of service to our community as well
as his many accomplishments in
making Bocce the leading activity
at Renaissance and the finest Bocce
venue among Ocean County com-
munities. George Terranova also
spoke about Bob’s dedication to the
sport, and his willingness to support anyone who needed his help.
George then presented Bob with a
gift from the League and a bouquet
of roses for Lois Bender. Bob said
a grateful goodbye to all, but first a
heartfelt thank-you to his committee
members who helped to make each
success possible.
It was truly a special and very
Bocce Executive Committee
Division 2 Winners
Division 1 Winners (2 Tables)
enjoyable evening! I really enjoyed
being the emcee and was happy that
all went smoothly! Special kudos to
Dinner Committee members, John
Gallagher, Karen Vaccaro, Mike
DeFeo, Julia Bier, VinnyTruncellito
and to our very special photographer,
Bernadette Gargulio, whose photos
document the joy of this evening!
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Division 3 Winners
Division 9 Winners
Division 4 Winners
Division 10 Winners
Division 5 Winners
Division 11 Winners
Division 6 Winners
Bob Bender (center) receives Volunteer of the Year award with Stu Bier (R) and
Art Peckerar (L)
Division 7 Winners
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travel
British Landscapes: England
Part 2 of 4
By Joan Hollander
We traveled through the picturesque Lake District, a mountainous
region in northwest England. This
area is famous not only for its lakes,
but also for its forests and lovely
farmland. The deepest and longest
lakes in England are located here, as
well as the highest mountain.
In the heart of the Lake District,
we visited the charming village of
Grasmere, home of the 19th century
poet William Wordsworth. Wordsworth is one of a group of English
poets known as the “Lake Poets,”
since they all lived in this district.
They were part of the Romantic
Movement in poetry of the late
1700’s and early 1800’s.
I particularly enjoyed our stay
in, and tour of, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Since sections of our hotel dated
back to the 16th century, it had the
charm of a Tudor residence. It was
located across the street from the
school which William Shakespeare
attended.
The Royal Shakespeare Company performs in Stratford-upon-Avon
throughout the year at the Royal
Shakespeare Theatre. We visited
Shakespeare’s birthplace, as well
as Anne Hathaway’s thatch-roofed
cottage, the childhood home of
Shakespeare’s wife. Lovely gardens
are adjacent to the cottage.
We enjoyed “A Shakespearean
Evening” in Hall’s Croft, the home
of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna
and her husband Dr. John Hall.
After a lecture about the home and
the Shakespeare family, we had a
delicious meal of traditional English
favorites. During dinner, an acting
troupe entertained us with excerpts
from some of Shakespeare’s bestknown works.
Our visit to Stonehenge was another highlight of this trip. I had, of
course, previously seen pictures of
this prehistoric site; but to visit it in
person was amazing. We were given
time to explore this fascinating site
on our own, with an audio guide to
aid our visit. Our tour director told
us that the huge stones were hauled
a distance of 156 miles. Soon after
I returned home, I read that a recent
study suggests that 15 previously
undiscovered monuments are hidden under the ancient monuments of
Stonehenge and their surroundings.
The scientists behind the research
believe that the land there may have
been occupied since 8820 B.C., making the area around Stonehenge the
oldest continually occupied region
in Great Britain. The mysteries of
Stonehenge continue to be revealed
by researchers.
On our way back to Stratfordupon-Avon, we traveled through
some of England’s most beautiful
countryside: the Cotswolds. This
is an area in south central England
where the Cotswolds Hills are located. The mainly rural landscape
includes picturesque stone-built villages, historical towns, woodlands,
and limestone grasslands which are
rare in the United Kingdom. The
Cotswolds were designated as an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
in 1966. (To be continued)
The Cotswolds
The Lake District
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Delaware-Maryland
Four-Day Getaway: Part 2
By Maryann Rosta
On day three only 12 of us
ventured into Dover, the capital.
The heat and humidity of the day
before was gone. Our first stop was
the Legislative Hall, known as the
Capitol Building in most states. We
sat in the Assembly and Senate seats
as our docent reviewed Delaware’s
interesting history. The majority
ruling party sits by the windows and
although there is no history as to the
“why” of it, it is believed that it was
cooler by the windows before air
conditioning was invented. We sat
in the High Court and learned that
in Colonial times three judges sat in
session, although two were acceptable. The reasoning was to make
certain of a correct verdict because
the appeals court was in Philadelphia
and beyond that one had to travel
back to England. So, get it right the
first time!
We then went outside to the
Capitol Square Complex; known
as “The Green.” We then visited a
typical wooden, middle class colonial home. They were ahead of the
times! They had an “open concept
floor plan” of the living, dining
and kitchen in one room. Even the
windows were original. Our tour
guides, dressed in typical working
class clothes of the period, explained
the history of the surrounding buildings. On Friday, December 7, 1787
Delaware’s delegates were the first
to ratify the Constitution and that
is why Delaware is known as “The
First State.”
We then bused to the Johnson Victrola Museum and had
another interesting tour. A young
artist sketched his dog listening to
a gramophone and offered his idea
to Thomas Edison, who rejected it.
The Victrola company saw it, bought
the copyright, and its trademark “His
Master’s Voice” is still recognizable
today.
After lunch we went to the Dover Air Force Base Museum. The
volunteers were retired Air Force
personnel, all willing to share their
stories and history with us. We were
able to climb aboard and explore
several retired transport aircraft.
That evening back at Dover Downs,
we had a seafood buffet and used our
allotted slot money in the casino.
The next morning we went to
the Dover Downs International
Speedway. Our guide explained the
history of the NASCAR Monster
Mile as our bus rode the track. The
pitch of more than 20 degrees made
for a scary ride as we all leaned
towards the upside of the bus! Our
final stop was to the Delaware State
Police Museum. Retired State Police
volunteers added personal stories to
the history around us. It was a very
interesting morning to end our getaway before our return home. There
is so much history and interesting
sites in New Jersey and nearby states
that are just waiting to be visited.
Taking Care of You
I have always been uncomfortable saying “you’re welcome” after
someone says “thank you.” Just
recently I thanked a friend for doing
something and she came back with
the customary response. Of course
that triggered me to look on the
internet for something more to my
liking that I would use to reply when
thanked and I found this very interesting article on the subject. I’ve
summarized it for you to ponder:
Saying “you’re welcome” is a
basic rule of politeness, and it signals that you accept the expression
of gratitude–or that you were happy
to help. But according to one leading psychologist, this isn’t the best
choice of words. Robert Cialdini
has come to see “you’re welcome”
as a missed opportunity. “There is a
moment of power that we are all afforded as soon as someone has said
‘thank you’,” Cialdini explains. To
capitalize on this power, he recommends an unconventional reply:”I
know you’d do the same for me.”
There are at least three potential
advantages to this response. First,
it conveys that we have the type
of relationship where we can ask
each other for favors and help each
By Bill Jehle
other without keeping score. Second, way, a broader range of people can in the confident expectation that
it communicates confidence that benefit from his contributions. Now someone else will do something for
you’re the kind of person who’s will- this leads to another better response me down the road.”
If you follow this approach,
ing to help others. Third, it activates combining them into “I know you’ll
the norm of reciprocity, making sure do the same for someone else.” It’s when you really need help, you
that you feel obligated to pay the just a sentence, but the underlying have access to a broader range of
favor back in the future. Another values have the potential to funda- potential givers. If you stick to direct
adaptation of the new concept phrase mentally change the way that people reciprocity, you can only ask people
is “I was happy to do it. I know you’d interact. In traditional direct reci- you’ve helped in the past or might
procity, people trade favors back and be able to help in the future. In gendo the same for me.”
Then there’s Adam Rifkin, a forth in pairs. In contrast, Rifkin’s eralized reciprocity, you can extend
serial entrepreneur who was named approach is called generalized reci- your request to a wider network:
Fortune’s best networker. He goes procity. Another political scientist, since you’ve given without strings
out of his way to help a staggering Robert Putnam, sums it up this way, attached, other people are more innumber of people, doing count- “I’ll do this for you without expect- clined to do the same.
less five-minute favors–making ing anything specific back from you,
introductions, giving feedback, and
recommending and recognizing others. After Rifkin does you a favor,
it’s common for him to reach out
and ask for your help in return. At
first, it seems like he’s just following the norm of reciprocity: since
he helped you, you owe him. But
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there’s a twist: he doesn’t ask you
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Kindness Matters
New Jersey Trivia
By Bob Catanzaro
1. In 1990 former New Jersey Governor, Thomas H. Kean, became the
first non-Methodist to serve as president of what New Jersey University,
located in Madison, and originally founded in 1866 as a Methodist theological seminary? ______________
2. According to an on-line survey of 519 New Jersey residents, conducted by the Asbury Park Press during the summer of 2012, the most
annoying drivers are the ones who__________
A) fail to keep to the right
B) tailgate
C) text while driving
D) speed
3. True or False? The New Jersey coast is one of the world’s premier
whale-watching locales.
4. Which of the following shorebirds is currently listed as endangered
in New Jersey?
A) red knot
B) ruddy turnstone
C) sanderling
D) short-billed dowitcher
Thank you to all my loving and caring friends and neighbors here in
Renaissance for the unbelievable number of prayer cards, get well cards,
and messages of hope that you have sent to me. I read and re-read them.
Thank you for caring. Bless you.
Rita Sheehan
I am still to this day filled with love and gratitude to the many friends
who, unbeknownst to me, made up schedules to be sure we had hot dinners
every night for a full week when I returned home from the hospital.Thank
you for the calls and many get well cards, as well as to the friends who took
me to the hospital and doctor appointments. I am truly thankful and blessed.
Sincerely,
Lucille Zelinsky
5. In September 2014, Darsh Patel, a Rutgers University student, was
attacked and killed by a 300-pound black bear in the Apshawa Preserve in
WestMilford, New Jersey. According to Lawrence Hajna, a state Department of Environmental Protection spokesman, the last time someone was
killed by a black bear in New Jersey was in:
A) 1752
B) 1852
C) 1952
D) 2002
6. True or False? In two-thirds of motorcycle crashes with other vehicles in New Jersey, drivers of the other vehicles claimed they never saw
the motorcycle.
7. What borough in Morris County seceded from Chatham Township
in 1899 and was named in honor of estate owners, Florence and Hamilton
Twombly? ____________
8. What pharmaceutical mogul established a plant in Rahway, New
Jersey in 1903? ____________
9. What group was Elizabeth Kite, an early 20th century sociologist
and eugenics field worker, describing when she referred to them in one
of her reports as “morons, colonial outcasts, land pirates, Hessians, Tory
Refugees, revellers from Joseph Bonaparte’s Court at Bordentown, and
other Sowers of Wild Oats?”
A) members of the Basking Ridge, New Jersey, branch of
the Ku Klux Klan
B) Jackson Whites of the Ramapo Mountains
C) Sons of Ireland South Jersey Gentlemen’s Club
D) rural residents of the Pine Barrens
10.What poet/writer and physician (he was a pediatrician and general
practitioner), born September 17, 1883 in Rutherford, New Jersey, preferred
colloquial use of the English language, rather than formal, and was highly
regarded by critics after he wrote Spring and All (1923), which included
one of his best poems, “The Red Wheelbarrow?”
A) Alfred Kreymborg
B) William Carlos Williams
C) Wallace Stevens
D) Randall Jarrell
Answers on page C-18
By Kathleen Middleton
[Source: word-buff.com]
[Answers on page C-18]
SUDOKU
Watch anyone solving a Sudoku
puzzle and you see a brain on
fire: eyes transfixed, pencil (or
pen for the audacious) skittering
across the squares, a number
scribbled in place, done!
Surprisingly, what looks like
work is actually fun. Not so
surprising, say cognitive scientists because your brain loves
solving puzzles. That’s how it
learns. It thrives on the bursts
of pleasure that are part of the
brain’s reward system when you
solve problems and challenges.
[Answers on page C-17]
More than 50 million people work on crossword
puzzles daily, enjoying the challenge and keeping
their minds sharp. Whether you're a novice or an
experienced wordsmith, these tips will help you
to solve crosswords faster and more efficiently.
1. Begin with a quick “once-over.”
Go through the entire puzzle and immediately fill
in any answers you know (check crossing entries
to ensure that you’re correct). Filling in even a
few blanks can help to “get the ball rolling” and
will give you a good start in solving the puzzle.
2. Try to “crack” the theme.
Most crosswords have a “theme,” often hinted
at in the title (clues sometimes starred; answers
symmetrically placed, frequently long, more than
one word). Once you crack one of the themed answers, move to the other long answers (or starred
clues) to see how the theme connects to them. For
instance, some crosswords will have book titles or
word play or famous sayings as part of the theme.
3. Don’t be afraid to guess—or erase.
Pencil in (lightly) guesses that fit. Then try to
confirm your guess by checking the crossing
entries. If intersecting letters seem to fit, you’re
on your way. If they don’t fit, erase them, or they
may stump you later.
4. Learn the repeaters.
Certain words, often obscure in everyday usage,
occur frequently in crosswords. With practice
over time, these repeaters will become familiar
to you. Once learned, they will “jump out” and
become easy fill-in’s (“Sword” = EPEE; “Yale
student” = ELI).
5. Remember that clues and answers “match.”
There are certain clue conventions, or rules, that
crosswords always adhere to: The answer to a
clue is never included in the clue itself.
A clue will always be written in the same part of
speech as the answer. Check clues that call for
answers ending in S, ED, EST or ING. Often these
endings can be penciled in (but not always!)—
checking the crossers of these answers will help
you to know if the ending applies. For instance,
if both the across and down clue is plural for two
answers which cross on the last letter, chances
are that letter is “S.” Foreign words will be
noted directly ["Friend: Fr." = AMI] or indirectly
["Friend, in Paris” or “Friend to Pierre”]. Abbreviated answers are indicated directly ["Whistlestop
(Abbr.)" = STA] or indirectly with an abbreviated
word as part of the clue ["RR stop"].
6. Don’t “rush to judgment.”
Approach clues with an open mind. Many words
share the same spelling but have completely unrelated meanings: (e.g., “Tire,” “Tear,” “Bear,”
“Spring,”). Some words use the same form for
past and present (e.g., “Put”) or singular and
plural (e.g., “Fish”). A plural clue may not have
an answer that ends in “s” (“FBI agents” =
GMEN). A clue word may be different parts of
speech (“Rear,” noun meaning BACK, or verb
meaning RAISE).
7. Think outside the box.
Puzzle creators love to challenge the solver with
deliberately misleading clues. “Potter’s field”
could be MAGIC. “Bow” may refer to a weapon,
a bending gesture, or several other meanings.
8. Look for “cute” answers to questions.
A question mark at the end of a clue indicates
wordplay, or something “cute” (e.g., “Italy’s
capital?” = LIRA. “Present time?” = YULETIDE.
9. Watch for multi-word answers.
Remember that an answer can be made up of
more than one word, without any warning in the
clue. Many puzzles contain common phrases or
well-known titles. Even short answers can contain
more than one word ("Get under way" = GO ON;
looks like GOON).
10. Don’t give up.
Stumped? A break can do wonders! Put the puzzle
away and come back to it later—hours, or even
days later. Something invariably will jump out,
and you’ll have an “Aha!" moment. Often, getting
that one answer can lead to the complete solution
of the puzzle.
11. When all else fails, cheat!
If you are well and truly at an impasse and the
solution is beyond your grasp, then, by all means,
consult a dictionary, ask someone, or check the
Internet. Solving a challenging puzzle, even
with help, will “stretch” you and make you a
bit smarter and sharper than you were before.
So, don't be afraid to look things up. Learn, and
remember. You will find that you know more and
more facts—state capitals, major rivers, seas,
world currencies, foreign words, definitions, and
more. All of that memorizing and mental exercise
is good for your brain. Practice really does make
perfect! And the satisfaction that comes from
completing a challenging puzzle is wonderfully
addictive. Start solving!
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