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The Good Life.
Contact Us                                              OCTOBER 1st, 2021
(561) 422-9191                                          Volume 2, Issue 10
Property Manager – Kerrie Mooney Deily
kdeily@castlegroup.com                              I N S I D E T H I S ISSUE
Lifestyle Director – Robynn Johnson                 •    Community Update
robynn.johnson@castlegroup.com                      •    Important Dates
Administrative Assistant – Mariah Castro            •    Club News
mariah.castro@castlegroup.com                       •    Community Directory
Clubhouse Attendant – N/A                           •    Health & Wellness
                                                    •    Tips from Trainer Joe
BV Cafe:
                                                    •    Scripps Front Row Lecture Series
                                                    •    Cook's Corner
(561) 422-9191 ext. 205
                                                    •    Maltzman’s Musings
Castle Emergency Number: 954-792-6000               •    Staying Connected
Please listen to the message and press 1 to speak   •    Crossword Puzzle
to an after-hours operator who will take the
information and contact the appropriate person.

Buena Vida Website: www.buenavidapb.com
 PROUDLY MANAGED BY CASTLE GROUP
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Community Update                                                                          Page 4

                                WE’RE HERE!!!
             OUR MANAGEMENT OFFICE IS OPEN TO WALK-INS
                              BETWEEN 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

  CONTACT THE OFFICE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT IN ADVANCE.
            APPOINTMENTS ARE SCHEDULED BETWEEN 1 P.M. – 3 P.M.

                          Access Cards and Transponders
           Call: 561-422-9191 ext. 260 to schedule an Appointment
      Replacement Access Cards $10 | Replacement Car Transponder $25
                 (Checks ONLY) Make checks payable to BVHOA
         * Please be sure to wear your mask before arriving for your appointment.

   Board of Directors                           Next Board Workshop
       President- Richard Schwed
        richardbvbd@gmail.com                 WORKSHOP DATE:
                                              October 6, 2021 @ 9:30 AM via Zoom
    Vice President- Frank Giannattasio
           bvfrankg@gmail.com

        Secretary- Arnold Rosen
      arnold.m.rosen@comcast.net                 Next Board Meeting:
          Treasurer- Andre Waltz
       bv.moosehunter@gmail.com               BOARD MEETING:
                                              October 19, 2021 @ 7:00 PM via Zoom
        Director- Denise Cappelli
         bvdenisec@gmail.com
                                             The following is a schedule of our monthly meeting
         Director- Brad Evans                occurrences.
    buenavidabradevans@gmail.com
                                             Board Workshops: 1st Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
                                             Board Meetings: 2nd Tuesday after 1st Wednesday/
         Director- Harvey Kaplan
                                             monthly; 7:00 PM
          bvharveyk@gmail.com
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    Buena Vida Website                              From Doo-Wop to The Beatles
                                                    (UnGoogled songs to stir up memories)
     The Buena Vida website is an excellent         By: Lloyd Reife
    source of information for the residents of
            Buena Vida Community.
      Besides rules and regulations, all forms,
      budgets, and assessment information is
   located on the website. You can even submit
                a work order here.
   Whenever there is unplanned or last-minute
   information such as trash cancellations, leaf
      removals, special Board or Committee
     meetings, we will make every attempt to
     post that information on the community
            homepage. Check it out!!!

             www.buenavidapb.com

                                                    Name the artists of these dance
Dinner Specials at the Café                        title songs.

                                                    1. Stroll
                                                    2. Twist
                                                    3. Bristol Stomp
                                                    4. Mashed Potatoes
                                                    5. Locomotion
                                                    6. Peppermint Twist
                                                    7. Hully Gully
                                                    8. Blame it on the Bossa Nova
Advanced orders for takeout may be placed by        9. Wah Watusi
telephoning the Cafe at: 561-422-9191 ext. 205     10. The Monster Mash
Place your dinner order by 10:30 AM.
Pick up by 2:30 PM.
                                                        * Answers on bottom of pg. 32
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Community News                                                                            Page 6

   October Board & Committee                        Message From The Gatehouse

         Meeting Dates

October 5th
                                                     Unfortunately, due to circumstances
LITS Committee (Ballroom) 10:30 A.M.                beyond my control and the lack of
Welcome Committee (Vestibule) 10:30 A.M.            individuals willing to work these days,
                                                    there have been some new faces at the
October 6th                                         Gatehouse. All new employees are
Tennis Committee (Ballroom) 12:00 P.M.              personally trained by me. With that in
Board Workshop (Zoom) 9:30 A.M.                     mind, please understand that the
                                                    Gatehouse staff's job is not to remember
                                                    who people are, but to identify everyone.
October 7th                                         If a Buena Vida resident has to use the
ARC Meeting. (Zoom) 9:30 A.M.                       guest / visitor side entrance, please display
                                                    either your Buena Vida photo identification
October 19th                                        card or your valid driver's license. Also,
Finance Committee Meeting (BR) 1:00 P.M.            please advise your frequent guests with
Board Meeting. (Zoom) 7:00 P.M.                     active property passes to please display
                                                    their driver's license along with the pass.
                                                    The safety and security of the Buena Vida
October 20th                                        community and everyone in it has been
Budget Workshop. (Zoom) 9:00 A.M.                   and always will be a top priority. On
                                                    another note, a reminder to everyone to
October 21st                                        please keep your vehicle's speed to a
ARC Meeting. (Zoom) 9:30 A.M.                       minimum when entering the property, do
                                                    not tailgate the vehicle in front of your
                                                    vehicle, wait until the gate arms are
* Click here for this month’s meeting links
                                                    completely up / open before proceeding
                                                    and observe all posted STOP signs. The
                                                    speed limit in the Buena Vida community is
                                                    30mph. Happy Halloween to all!
The CDC recommends both unvaccinated & vaccinated
Americans wear masks indoors in public settings.
                                                    John Brandofino
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                             Amenity Openings & Closures
The following are our revised guidelines. We only have a few restrictions; otherwise, our rules and regulations apply.

The CDC recommends both unvaccinated & vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors in public settings.

GUESTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES AT THIS TIME, THIS INCLUDES: POOL, COURTS,
CARD ROOMS, CAFÉ, SCREENED ROOM, AND ANY OTHER INDOOR AMENITIES.

RESIDENTS USE THE FACILITY AT THEIR OWN RISK.
From PBC Executive Order No.7 (05-16-2020): “ users of Community Pools bear the responsibility of such compliance
[with all rules and regulations] and assume the full risk of utilizing the Community Pools.”

FITNESS:
Indoor fitness classes are back! The fitness program began mid last month with a fee of $20 per person. Moving
forward the monthly activity fees will be set at $25 per person. This fee gives you access to all classes available on the
fitness schedule. Checks must be made payable to BVHOA and dropped in the secured silver lockbox, just outside the
management office. Please note that you must sign up to attend all classes prior to attending. Sign up now here.

MANAGEMENT OFFICE:
Reminder – the office is open from 9 am to 1 pm for walk-ins. Please schedule an appointment if you need to meet
with a member of management from 1 pm to 3 pm. The office remains closed from 3 pm to 5 pm.

ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM
Arts & Crafts Room is open with limited usage.

Work Orders may be submitted on our website, at www.buenavidapb.com, by calling the office at 561-422-9191, or
by sending an email to workorder_bv@outlook.com. ARC applications may be emailed to
mariah.castro@castlegroup.com or dropped off in the secure silver mailbox outside the ballroom/office area.

You can call Castle at 1-800-337-5850 and ask for resident services.

                            Vegetation & Bulk Reminder
Vegetation and bulk collection are the responsibility of the Village of Wellington. If your vegetation and bulk debris
that has been placed curbside has not been picked up by 7:00 p.m. on a Friday, you must contact the Village of
Wellington Public Works Department. They can be reached at 561-791-4000 or by submitting a ticket through their
website in the following link: https://villageofwellingtonfl.tylerportico.com/TIM/Portal/request-create

Remember, the association Rules and Regulations requires that all trash and recycle bins are to be stored out of sight
by 11:00 p.m. the day of pick-up. This includes any vegetation and bulk debris that may not have been collected.
Vegetation must be stored on the side of your property and bulk debris must be placed inside until the next
scheduled pick-up.

Grandscapes does NOT collect individual vegetation debris. They are only responsible to remove the debris from their
landscape trimmings during their scheduled landscape maintenance.
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TRASH AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION RULES
Wellington encourages all residents to recycle. Recycling not only extends the life of our local landfill and reduces the
need for incineration, it also saves energy and prevents pollution. Recycling also creates new products that we use
every day, from soda containers to writing paper. Recycling is collected once per week curbside.
                                Buena Vida's TRASH and Recyclables Collection Days
➢    TUESDAY: Trash and Recyclables
➢    FRIDAY: Trash; Vegetation, Bulk Trash

TIMES: Bins must be out for pickup no later than 7 a.m. the day of collection but no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before
collection. Bins must be put away by 11:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
                           These are Village of Wellington Ordinances and Buena Vida's Rules.
NOTE: ONLY plastic bags with plant vegetation may be placed outside of the trash container...NO regular household
trash or food trash may be outside of trash cans.
All cardboard boxes must be CUT (not folded) to no larger than 3' x 3' in size and placed between the blue and
yellow bins for collection.

                                     Items accepted for collection are listed below
Paper products that go in your YELLOW bin include:
•    Newspaper
•    Magazines/Catalogs
•    Unwanted Mail
•    School/Office Papers
•    Phone Books
•    Paper Bags
o    All Cardboard Boxes (includes beverage cartons, tissue boxes, dry food boxes, corrugated cardboard) Boxes must
     be flattened and cut to 3'x3' maximum
o    Please place shredded paper in a brown paper bag, fold the top down to secure and place in your yellow bin. No
     plastic bags please!
Recyclable containers that go in your BLUE bin include:
•    Plastic Containers #1-7
•    Steel Cans
•    Aluminum Cans
•    Drink Boxes
•    Milk and Juice Cartons
•    Glass Bottles and Jars
*The processing mills and aluminum buyers for the Solid Waste Authority NO LONGER ACCEPT aluminum foil and pie
plates as recyclable material. Please throw these items into the garbage.
Please! DO NOT place the following in your bin:
•    NO Plastic Bags
•    NO Tins
•    NO Pizza Boxes
•    NO Styrofoam
•    NO Food Waste
                                     DO NOT place recyclables in PLASTIC bags
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Community Events                                                                 Page 9

UNLOCKING NEW INSIGHTS INTO BRAIN-GUT COMMUNICATION,
METABOLISM AND LONGEVITY

Supriya Srinivasan, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of
Neuroscience
Scripps Research

Wednesday, October 13, 2021
4:00 p.m. ET

The complex biological processes that regulate our metabolism are closely
linked with many aspects of our health, from our weight and mental wellbeing
to how long we live. Scripps Research neuroscientist and associate professor
Supriya Srinivasan, PhD, leads a team that uses state-of-the-art molecular and
genetic tools to investigate how our genes, gut-brain communication and
other factors are implicated in metabolism and longevity—and how disease
can develop when our internal balance goes awry. Her discoveries are paving
the way to potential medicines for metabolic conditions and have led to
interesting new insights into longevity.
RSVP
Click here to RSVP. Please RSVP to ensure you receive the webinar information.
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BUENA VIDA                                               SHOW SERIES
                                                                             More Details to come…

                    Singer and songwriter Michael D’ Amore for almost
35 years, Michael has been a professional entertainer based out of the
New York metropolitan area. Having performed in several genres, Michael
eventually found himself drawn to the harmony of the Classic R & B and
Doo Wop sounds. Michael currently performs as a one-man show
showcasing the very best of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. He is also a member
of The Capris and proud to sing lead on their hits “There’s A Moon Out
Tonight” and “Morse Code Of Love” for music fans around the world.

                                                 From his breathtaking Double Levitation to his
                          cutting-edge Op-Art and Plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning
                          & original state of the art magic. One thing that distinguishes Bishop is his
                          virtuosity. Each show features award winning sleight of hand, exclusive
                          grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto a huge movie screen.
                          No other touring illusionist showcases such a diverse array of talents.
                          Additionally, the show is delivered with a totally modern energy and an
                          outstanding rock & pop soundtrack.

                    Imagine yourself listening to the
amazing hits of the Beach Boys, while watching the
smooth moves of Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons….’Lights Out’ has re-imagined what The Beach
Boys would be like if this actually had happened. Sing
along to all of the west coast hits while you dance along
with moves created by one of the greatest groups to hit
the musical landscape. Get up and party with, Lights Out
& The Jersey Beach Boys!
Buena Vida Fitness                                                                        Page 11

                                       OCTOBER 2021

Please Sign-up In Advance, Prior To The Class Start Time.
* REMINDER: Fitness enthusiasts wishing to participate in Buena Vida fitness
classes will be required to pay a monthly fee of $25. Payments must be in the
form of a check and paid to BVHOA by the 5th. Please place your payments in
the silver payment drop box, just outside of the office building entrance.

  MONDAY        TUESDAY         WEDNESDAY           THURSDAY          FRIDAY         SATURDAY
                  Water                                                                Water
                 Aerobics                                                             Aerobics
                 11:00 AM                                                             11:00 AM
                Click Here To                                                        Click Here To
                   Register                                                             Register
  Stretch &                      Core ‘N More
    Tone                           10:00 AM
   10:00 AM                       Click Here To
  Click Here                         Register
  To Register
                  Zumba                                              20/20/20
                  4:00 PM                                             10:00 AM
                Click Here To                                        Click Here To
                   Register                                             Register
           * ALL “LAND” CLASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE AEROBICS ROOM UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

                                                                     SPREAD THE WORD…
                                                                    TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS.
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                               Dates to Remember
                            HOA/ COMMITTEE
 Tuesday, October 5th @ 10:30 AM (Ballroom) | LITS Committee
 Tuesday, October 5th @ 10:30 AM (Vestibule) | Welcome Committee
 Wednesday, October 6th @ 9:30 AM (Zoom) | Board Workshop
 Wednesday, October 6th @ 12:00 PM (Zoom) | Tennis Committee
 Thursday, October 7th @ 9:30 AM (Zoom) | ARC Committee
 Tuesday, October 19th @ 1:00 PM (Ballroom) | Finance Committee
 Tuesday, October 19th @ 7:00 PM (Zoom) | Board Meeting
 Wednesday, October 20th @ 9:00 AM (Ballroom) | Budget Workshop
 Thursday, October 21st @ 9:30 AM (Zoom) | ARC Committee

                      EVENTS/ CLUBS/ GROUPS
 Tuesday, October 5th @ 2:00 PM (Zoom) | Buena Vida Book Club
 Tuesday, October 5th @ 7:00 PM (Zoom) | Hadassah Study Group
 Wednesday, October 6th @ 4:00 PM (Zoom) | Hadassah Exec Board Meeting
 Friday, October 8th @ 10:00 AM (Zoom) | C.O.P. Meeting
 Friday, October 8th @ 10:00 AM (Westside Parking Lot) | Community Blood Drive
 Tuesday, October 12th @ 12:00 PM (Chris Taverna) | Men’s Club Lunch Bunch
 Tuesday, October 12th @ 7:00 PM (Screened Patio) | Singles Group
 Wednesday, October 13th @ 4:00 PM (Zoom) | The Front Row Lecture Series
 Friday, October 15th @ 1:00 PM (Poolside) | “Game Day” Water Volleyball Tournament
 Wednesday, October 20th @ 7:30 PM (Zoom) | Presentation: Dan Hudak “Break Out
 Roles” FREE
 Wednesday, October 27th @ 7:00 PM (Zoom) | Hadassah General Meeting
 Sunday, October 31st @ 6:30 PM (TBA) | Halloween Costume Contest

 * Click here for the list of meeting dates a zoom links
Community Events                  Page 13

THE BUENA VIDA SEPTEMBER SOCIAL ‘CORN
HOLE TOURNAMENT’ WAS SOOO MUCH FUN!!!
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     BUENA VIDA OCTOBER SOCIAL

   WATER VOLLEYBALL
  FRIDAY, October 15TH | 1:00 PM | POOLSIDE

CALLING ALL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS! Come join us at the pool for a
volleyball tournament—BYOB. Show your skills in the tournament
for a chance to win COOL prizes!!!

   HOW TO PLAY WATER VOLLEYBALL & SCORING
    Click here to read how the game is played.
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Community Update                                                                              Page 17

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Adrianne Bendich and Fran Strauss
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) has the responsibility to help ensure that the external
features of your home and property (front, sides, and back) conform to Guidelines that have been
agreed upon by our HOA.

When you submit your application, the ARC determines if your changes conform with those
Guidelines. It is therefore in YOUR BEST INTEREST to read the Guidelines so you will know even
before you apply if your application will meet the Guidelines. Our small Committee (of four
homeowners) has been reviewing about 15-25 applications/month, and inspecting the work after it is
completed,

Your application is not the only one we must review and inspect. Please help us do our work
efficiently – we are your neighbors and want to assist you, but we need your help.

When submitting an ARC APPLICATION FORM:

      •Consult the ARC Guidelines that are found on the Buena Vida HOA website. Follow all of the
      application sections and ALWAYS attach a copy of your plot plan (survey) and mark where
      your changes will go. This is your responsibility, not your contractor’s.
      •When applicable, include color photos and names of the plants to be placed in your
      landscape. Diagrams should be clear and concise. Any application without a required lot
      survey will be rejected.
      •All attachments MUST come from the Homeowner. Contractors should direct their
      information/drawings, etc. to the Homeowner and not bring or mail these to the office.
      •It is the Homeowner's responsibility to ensure the application is complete. Several
      applications have been rejected because of an incomplete submission. It is not management's
      responsibility to call Homeowners or track their paperwork when it is not handed in properly.
      •If the Homeowner is unsure of what's necessary to have a complete application, call the
      office at 561-422-9191 x260) for help. Don't wait until there's an application denial.
      •Note: applications are due to be submitted at the office by noon on the Friday before the ARC
      meeting. See the meeting scheduling information below.

When to attend an ARC MEETING:

      •ARC meetings are held twice per month. Generally, with exceptions, the meetings are on the
      2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, starting at 9:30 am. In October, the meetings will be
      held on October 7th and 21st .
      •Please attend the ARC meeting when your application is discussed (email Mariah Castro:
      mariah.castro@castlegroup.com - or call her: 561-422-9191 x260 and let her know you plan
      to attend). It's not unusual for there to be questions on applications that can be resolved at the
      ARC meeting.

The ARC members are looking to help applicants get through the ARC process. It's certainly easier
to do so if the application is submitted correctly.
Community Update                                                     Page 18

Architectural Review Committee Learnings
Brad Evans

 At recent ARC meetings, certain things have become noticeably
 clear:

 •   Construction material costs have risen significantly

 •   Labor costs have also gone up significantly

 •   There is a major backlog in getting the services of contractors

 •   Included among the common projects that residents have wanted
     to have addressed are screened-in areas, patios, and
     landscaping.

 If these items and any others are in your plans, it is best to try to
 schedule them ASAP. Note that many of the larger projects will also
 require Village of Wellington permits

 ****Please remember that these projects and any others that change
 the look of the outside of your home, will require ARC approval.

 One other piece of guidance for our residents is that all construction
 materials must remain on the resident’s property during construction.
 The swale in front of your home is HOA property (common area) and
 cannot be utilized for storage during construction, or a violation will be
 issued.

* Brad Evans is a member of the BV HOA and is also an ARC liaison
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                      2021 ARC Meeting Dates

  The ARC meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month except for
                     November and December.

Applications are due on Friday by noon, before the week of the meeting.

                             OCTOBER
                      2nd THURSDAY 10/7/2021
                      4th THURSDAY 10/21/2021

                             NOVEMBER
                      2nd THURSDAY 11/4/2021
                      4th THURSDAY 11/18/2021

                             DECEMBER
                      2nd THURSDAY 12/9/2021
                      4th THURSDAY 12/23/2021
Community Fun!                                                      Page 20

    LEARN
    PRACTICE
    PLAY
    Pickleball Clinic
  Want to join in on the fun but not sure what it is about? Now is
  your chance! Pickleball mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong
  skills creating a fun, active, low-impact activity for individuals of
  all ages and athletic backgrounds! Learn the basics every
  Tuesday & Thursday!

   Click here to register
 When
  Every Tuesday & Thursday
  11:00 A.M. – Noon
 Cost
  $15 pp
  Participants can pay in the form of cash or check
  (check made payable to Mikk Vaard)

 What you'll learn
  • Scoring
  • Basic Strokes
  • Shot placement and strategy
  • Court Awareness

    Question contact Mikk Vaard at: mikkvaard@gmail.com
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The Buena Vida Book Club, the oldest organization in the
community, will be inaugurating its 18th season on Tuesday,
Oct. 5, with a discussion, via Zoom, of "The Plot" by Jean Hanff
Korelitz. "The plot of 'The Plot' -- the best thriller of the year so
far-- is too good to give away," said The Washington Post.

    For those unfamiliar with this Book Club, it should come as no surprise to expect the
unexpected. As usual, the author of the book under discussion will be joining us to
explain some of her decisions about writing the book and will respond to questions from
the audience and the moderator, Stewart Kampel. There is no charge to join the club
and there is no requirement to read the book, but it helps. Those interested in getting
information about the meetings should send an email to Stewartkampel@yahoo.com.
   An article in The New York Times called "The Plot" an addictive "Russian nesting doll
of a novel where every character's hand fits neatly into someone else's pocket."
   The protagonist of the novel is Jacob Finch Bonner, a once-celebrated young author
of a literary novel called "The Invention of Wonder." By his own admission, Jacob
"fumbled his early shot, failed to produce a good enough second novel or any trace of a
third novel, and had been sent to the special purgatory for formerly promising writers,
from which so few of them ever emerged."
   That "special purgatory" is the low-residency MFA program at Ripley College in
Vermont, where Jacob has taught a "prose fiction" workshop. One student, an arrogant
jerk named Evan Parker, refuses to share his work with the class. A few years later,
Jacob decides to use the plot of Parker's story for his own, and thereby hangs the
beginnings of the twists and turns of the story.
   Jean Hanff Korelitz is the author of seven novels for adults, including "The Devil and
Webster," "Admission" and
"You Should Have Known," which inspired the HBO mini-series "The Undoing."
   The Zoom begins on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 2 P.M.
   On Tuesday, Nov. 2, also via Zoom at 2 P.M., the Book Club will greet Rivka Galchen,
author and essayist for The New Yorker, to discuss her latest novel, "Everyone Knows
Your Mother Is a Witch."
   This book takes place in 1618, and Katharina, an older widow in present-day
Germany, has been accused of poisoning a woman in town. It's a ludicrous claim: She
can't read or write or "even win at backgammon," let alone carry out witchcraft. As her
sympathetic neighbor and her children work to discredit the claims, her story becomes a
broader -- and often very funny -- examination of the destructive power of rumor.
   The author, who was born in Canada and grew up in Oklahoma, has an unusual
background. In addition to being a frequent contributor to The New Yorker on a variety
of subjects, she also has an M.D. degree.
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Maltzman’s Musings: The Great Hot Dog Controversy
Bruce J. Maltzman

 Just what we need in America-another crisis! It’s bad enough dealing with COVID 19, the
 Afghanistan debacle, hurricanes, forest fires and droughts. Now we have to deal with the great
 hot dog buntroversy. It seems that for years hot dogs have come in packages of 10 while their
 bun brethren have been relegated to packages of 8. In some cases there is a simple solution. If
 you have 40 guests coming over, you buy 4 packages of dogs and 5 packs of buns. Problem
 solved, unless of course you only have 23 people coming over. Then you can either buy 3 packs of
 dogs and four packs of buns and eat hot dogs for a week or invite 17 total strangers over and go
 back to plan “A”.

 I don’t want you to think that you are alone in losing sleep over this dogged issue. The big boys
 have finally entered the fray. For those of you who do not know, July was officially christened as
 National Hot Dog Month, and to celebrate this historic time, Heinz started the “Heinz Hot Dog
 Pact, “to finally make big hot dog companies and big bun companies agree on a single number of
 products per package: 10. It is good to know that we are finally addressing the most serious
 problem in America. In fact, over 4,000 people signed a “Change.org petition “10 Weiners. 10
 Buns. It’s time”.

 The best quote on this issue came from Eric Mittenthal, president of The National Hot Dog and
 Sausage Council, who, in support of the petition, said, “We relish any partnerships to ketchup on
 hot dog and bun offerings so they cut the mustard for hot dog lovers everywhere.” With this kind
 of energy and enthusiasm, we are sure that a solution cannot be far off. Then maybe we can
 direct their attention to something not quite as important, say climate change!

 And frankly, no article on hot dogs would be complete without paying tribute to Joey Chestnut.
 For the uninformed, Mr. Chestnut won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title this past
 summer for the 14th time. While most people were spending their summers tanning their buns,
 Mr. Chestnut spent his time consuming them-76 to be exact along with the accompanying dogs.
 He furterd his legend by breaking the previous world record of 75, set, coincidentally enough, by
 Joey Chestnut. So dominant was Mr. Chestnut in his world record performance that second place
 finisher, Goeffrey Esper, could barely mustard enough strength to consume a mere 50 dogs.

 I was going to complete this month’s column by commenting on the amazing roll that Mr.
 Chestnut is on, but fortunately, I have too much class for that……………………………
Club News                                                                               Page 27

Hadassah Highlights
by Dee Klein
Hadassah Book Club Zoom Meeting - Wednesday, October 13 at 1:30 pm.
Our Book Club is open to everyone in Buena Vida.

The book to be discussed is: " The One Man" by Andrew Gross. This is an outstanding
novel, part historical fiction and part thriller. It takes place during World War 2 and is about a
rescue mission to find and rescue a scientist with the knowledge of making an atomic bomb.
The next book club meeting will be: Wednesday, November 10 at 1:30 pm.
The book to be discussed is: "Jane Austen in Boca" by Paula Marantz Cohen. This is a
witty and entertaining retelling of "Pride and Prejudice" in a contemporary setting in a Florida
retirement community.

Chai Buena Vida Hadassah General Zoom Meeting - Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00 pm.
Featuring Guest Speaker: Adrianne Bendich, Ph.D., Fellow of the American Society for
Nutrition (FASN).
Open to everyone in Buena Vida.

Topic: "Your Immune System and How It Works - in straight forward terms"
Adrianne is a resident of Buena Vida and she has some important information to share with
us. Please join us for an enjoyable and informative presentation. Don't miss this talk by one
of our own members!

Chai Buena Vida Hadassah is now selling $AVE AROUND Coupon
Books.

We have a limited amount so get your Coupon Books NOW. Cost: $25.00 - Check payable
to Hadassah. Fabulous Coupon Books that give discounts on groceries, both fine and fast
food dining, car washes, movies and so much more. Contact Gail Rosenberg at (561) 383-
8032 or email: rosenburke@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE! Buena Vida Jewish Heritage Club and Chai Buena Vida Hadassah's
JOINT CHANUKAH PARTY!

Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm in the Buena Vida Ballroom. (Tentatively scheduled
pending no Health Restrictions/limitations)     Featuring Renowned Entertainer: LARRY
BRENDLER. Cost: $7.00 per person.
More details including information about when and where to sign up and pay will be provided
shortly. We look forward to an exciting and fun time for all. For more information, please
contact Howard Marin at hdm03@aol.com or Dee Klein at msk819@comcast.net
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                Honoring Two Of Our Volunteers
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 Announcement: Buena Vida’s 2021 Chanukah Party (December 6th, 2021)! Arrival
 time: 06:30 p.m.
 •Where: in our beautiful ballroom, pending no health restrictions/limitations. See
 below for details for signing up (NEW PROCESS).

Reknowned entertainer Larry Brendler will lead us in songs
and dancing – performing not only holiday music but also
songs from the past that we all love. Bring your dancing shoes!
•Refreshments: yummy potato latkes; jelly donuts; coffee/tea
and other goodies.
•Cost for this event will be $7.00 per person, as in the past.
Payment must be in the form of a check made out to ‘Buena
Vida Jewish Heritage Club’. This is the only payment method.
Checks that do not comply will be returned.
New Signup Process: commencing October 6th.

•We are hoping for a full house. As in the past we are limiting attendance to the first 120
                         . , and you must sign up prior to
signups. In order to be eligible for signup you must be either
       -A member of Chai attending  theHadassah
                             Buena Vida class. Sign
                                                  or up  here now.other’;
                                                     a ‘significant
       -A member of the Buena Vida Jewish Heritage Club or a ‘significant other’.
•Due to anticipated space limits we unfortunately cannot accommodate outside guests.
This may change if 120 reservations have not been reached by signup cutoff.
•Signup details
1.Contact either Dee Klein (msk819@comcast.net) or Howard Marin (HDM03@aol.com).
There will be no ‘paper signups’). This will place you on a ‘tentative’ list, pending
receipt of payment.
2.Cutoff for signup is November 6th.
3.If after November 6th there is room for additional guests, we will be opening signups
to the general public.
4.All checks must be submitted using a ‘drop box’ that will be placed near the SPA desk
and marked as For Jewish Heritage Club and Chai BV Hadassah use only. Please do
not give your checks to the SPA attendant.
5.Once we have been able to link your tentative reservation with yo ur payment, you will
be notified that your reservation is complete.
We encourage everyone to bring a menorah to decorate their table, even though there
will be no ‘lighting’ of these menorahs. There will be a ceremony where we can all
sing/recite the traditional blessings.

We are looking forward to an exciting and fun time for all!!

Dee and Howard
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    WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20, 2021 – 7:30 PM

They all had to start somewhere. This hour-long presentation looks at the early
hits of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and examines what, if any, qualities were on
display early on that would become their iconic trademarks. Clips from the
breakout roles of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand and
more will be shared as we attempt to answer the question: What makes a star?
-- More details to come!
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Let’s Have Some Fun!
                                                  What to Celebrate In October
                                               ❖Breast Cancer Awareness Month
                                               ❖Bat Appreciation Month
                                               ❖Global Diversity Awareness Month

                                               ❖Mental Illness Awareness Week- First week
                                                on October
                                               ❖National Fire Prevention Week- Week of Oct 9

                                               ❖National Do Something nice Day- Oct.5
                                               ❖National Chess Day- Oct 9
                                               ❖Columbus Day- Oct 11
                                               ❖Boss’s Day- Oct 15
                                               ❖National Mother-in-law Day- Oct 24
                                               ❖Halloween- Oct. 31
           Kids Corner
                                                Sudoku Puzzle- Medium
With Halloween quickly approaching be
sure to stay safe this trick-or-treating
season. Check out these simple steps for
an extra safe Halloween. CLICK HERE

There are so many things kids can do in
everyday life to do a little something extra
nice. Check out some ideas here to get you
started!

Celebrate national chess day on October 9th
by learning how to play chess. See how to
set up the board, how the pieces move, and
more with an easy “how to” by clicking
here

     FROM DOO-WOP TO THE BEATLES ANSWERS (Pg. 5):
 1. The Diamonds 2. Chubby Checker 3. The Dovells 4. Dee Dee Sharp 5. Little Eva 6. Joe Dee
 and the Starliters 7. The Olympics 8. Eydie Gorme’ 9. The Orlons 10. Boris "Bobby" Pickett
Virtual Events                               Page 33

      MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE
            UPCOMING TOPICS
Breast Cancer Awareness:
Screenings, surgical options and
breast reconstruction Thursday, Oct.
14, 12 p.m.
• Stroke in Younger Patients:
Symptoms and risk factors Thursday,
Oct. 28, 12 p.m.
• Standing Tall and Preventing Falls:
How to safeguard your home,
medical nutrition, virtual balance,
yoga & cooking demonstrations and
more! Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m.
• Get Your Pink On! An engaging
wellness event celebrating women &
survivors Wednesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.

    To register or learn more about these FREE
               events on Zoom, visit
         ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Events
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Cooks Corner Featured Recipes

                                  Caramel Apple Nachos
   DIY Projects
                             Ingredients
Decorate a Pumpkin           •30 large marshmallows
                             •5 Tbsp butter
                             •35 caramels (or 1 bag of caramel bits)
                             •1 Tbsp water
                             •4-5 apples sliced
                             •toppings peanuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate
                             chips, crushed candy bars, etc

                             Directions
                             •Melt the marshmallows and butter in a
                             saucepan over low heat. Stir periodically until
This Halloween if you        completely melted and smooth.
can’t get out to pick        •Combine the caramels and water in a bowl and
your pumpkin to carve,       microwave until melted. I microwaved mine in 45
head to a craft store        second intervals, stirring in between until the
and     decorate      your   caramel was smooth.
pumpkin          instead!.   •Arrange the sliced apples on a plate and pour
Choose your favorite
                             the caramel and marshmallow mixtures over
character, animal, or
object, get materials
                             them.
from the dollar store        •Add any additional toppings and serve
and       get      spooky    immediately! Enjoy!
creative!     You’d     be
amazed what you can
create!
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               adults – Click Here
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                GRANDSCAPES LAWN SERVICE FOR MONTH OF
                                 OCTOBER
                                       AUGUST

     ASSOCIATION -                ______Buena Vida____             __ _
     ASSOCIATION -                ______Buena Vida____             __ _

     CUTS
     CUTS --                      ______8/3,
                                    _        8/12,
                                          10/7,    8/19,10/28
                                                10/20,   8/27 _ _ _ _

     BEDS -                       __10/20,
                                    8/6, 8/7, 8/10,10/22,
                                           10/21,   8/21, 8/24, 8/25___
                                                          10/25____

     FERT-
     FERT-                        __        SafePlanet_
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     PEST CONTROL
     PEST CONTROL                 ______
                                  ______       Weekly_____
                                               Weekly_____                __
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     IRRIGATION-                  ______ On site____                _____
     IRRIGATION-                  ______ On site____                _____

     *Due to the South Florida weather patterns… schedule is subject to change
     without
   *Due  to notice.
             the South Florida weather patterns… schedule is
   subject to change without notice.
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