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RIVIERA REVIEW
January 2021
important information
ON-SITE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Community Manager Fire/Police/Rescue/Ambulance (Emergency)................................. 911
Terry Viggiano Police (Non-Emergency)................................................ 609-448-5678
NJ Poison Center............................................................ 800-222-1222
Mgmt. Office Phone East Windsor Twp........................................................... 609-443-4000
609-371-3590 East Windsor Animal Control......................................... 609-448-5678
Mgmt. Office E-Mail Utilities
teresa.viggiano@fsresidential.com. Electric (JCP&L) Customer Service.............................. 800-662-3115
Gas (PSE&G) Customer Service.................................... 800-436-7734
Mgmt. Office Fax
609-371-3589 East Windsor Water Dept. (MUA)
Customer Service............................................................ 609-443-6000
Office Hours: After Hours Emergency.................................................. 609-443-5678
Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Common Area Emergency Trash
(after 5 pm & weekends): Republic Services (Midco)............................................. 732-545-8988
800-870-0010
WiFi
Please note: Although the office hours are listed above, WiFi in the clubhouse is secure and
the Manager could be out on site. If you need to see the the password is posted at the front desk.
Manager and cannot stop in during these hours, please
contact the office to schedule an appointment. Every
effort will be made to accommodate your request. THE HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION BOARD
Lifestyle Director
Bobbie Preiser Sherryl Burman...................................................President
609-443-0778 • sburman6@gmail.com
Phone
609-439-7172 Joel Blum....................................................Vice President
609-371-8317 • vtsu12@msn.com
E-Mail
bpreiser@aol.com Patrick Condon....................................................Treasurer
609-448-6272 • pmcewnj@gmail.com
RIVIERA WEB-SITE ADDRESS Barbara Dlugasch................................................Secretary
https://rivieraateastwindsor.connectresident.com 609-448-1415 • bdlugasch@verizon.net
clubhouse hours Murray Barnett........................................................Trustee
TEMPORARILY CLOSED 609-371-5971 • barnett01@gmail.com
COMPUTER HERO VOLUNTEERS HELPING HANDS
Fuming Fong........................... 609-426-8704 If you are in need of help or know of any
Frank Kaplan..........................609-448-5451 of our neighbors in need of a home cooked
Mary Nordlund.......................609-448-8287 meal, a ride to a doctor's office or a pickup
Harish Parmar.........................609-448-4441 at the supermarket or pharmacy, please give
one of us a call.
If you have computer skills you are willing to share
with your neighbors, please send an email to Terry We have volunteers available to help:
Viggiano. Let's help our neighbors stay connected. Bobbie Preiser - 609-371-3590
Roz Alperstein - 609-918-9616
Thank you from the Board. Sue Bograd - 609-443-3213
Margaret Condon - 609-448-6272
Ken Gartner 609-448-7178
2 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021
calendar of 2021 NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
hoa open ZOOM Staff
Editor...................................................... Martha Goldstein
board meetings Co-Editior.................................................Caryl Schienvar
(Dates are subject to change) Committee................................................... Paula Deutsch
January 28 Vispi Kanga
February 25 Frank Kaplan
Allan Rim
March 25 Anne Trieber
April 22 Proof Readers..............................................Paula Deutsch
May 27 (Annual meeting / Election) Helen Kaplan
June 24
CONTRIBUTORS
August 26
September 23 Murray Barnett Pegi Lindsley
Sue Bograd Laura Lowrie-Sarappo
October 28 Todd Miller
Iris Borek
November 18 (Budget) Karen Cane Mayor Janice Mironov
December 2 Ron Cane Lynn Morris
Yi-Ling Chiang Karen Marlib Palevsky
Meeting Times: 7 PM Bernice Cooper Judy Pallay
Paula Deutsch Bobbie Preiser
Barbara Dlugasch Brenda Rothman
Martha Goldstein Bunny Sacharoff
Sheroo Kanga Martin Schwartz
Vispi Kanga Caryl Schienvar
Frank Kaplan Ellie Siegel
Helen Kaplan Teresa Viggiano
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Coordinator: Stephen Schienvar 443-5818
Judi Bienstock Dave Grunbaum
Karen & Ron Cane Frank Kaplan
STAY SAFE Paula Deutsch
Barbara Dlugasch
David Pota
Allan Rim
Susan Flaster
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January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 3
milestones management corner
Birthday wishes for January are sent to: By Teresa Viggiano
My January 2020 newsletter submittal
3 Flo Wininger
was about having clear vision and
4 Paula Deutsch
a positive perspective. A year later,
6 Asgher Haidri
our vision was mostly limited to our
13 Barbara Sender
immediate surroundings, and strained
15 Gene Oliva
due to social distancing. Yet I believe the
17 Lillian Foster
positivity we have been able to muster
17 Carol Harris
most of the time has gone a long way
18 Sulochana Parmar
toward keeping us afloat, and we are finally able to see,
19 Barbara Griper
in the near future, a Covid-19 vaccine, and the rebuilding
26 Ron Cane
of our economy.
30 Sue Katsouris
30 Cecile Wall
Perhaps it is no accident that 2021 is a year of the Ox,
starting from February 12th, 2021 (Chinese lunar New
Anniversary wishes for January are sent to: Years Day) and lasting until January 30th, 2022. It will
10 Nat and Nella Khaitman be a Metal Ox year, as opposed to one of the remaining
12 Ken and Lisa Gartner four elements: wood, fire, earth, and water. According
26 Ashok and Meena Deodhar to China Highlights website, having an honest nature,
27 James and Sue Katsouris Oxen are known for diligence, dependability, strength and
28 Marty and Bunny Sacharoff determination. Having great patience and a desire to make
30 Stan and Arlene Dorfman progress, Oxen can achieve their goals by consistent effort:
all the characteristics we will need in 2021.
Here are some famous people born in the year of the Ox.
Perhaps you are one, too! Annie Lebovitz, Barack Obama,
SHARE YOUR MILESTONES Bruce Springsteen, Elizabeth Warren, Eric Lindros, George
Floyd, Jane Fonda, Langston Hughes, Malala Yousafzai,
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4 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021
From Your Lifestyle HOLIDAY
Director DECORATIONS
By Bobbie Preiser By Teresa Viggiano, Community Manager
HAPPY NEW YEAR. Is there anyone Per the published Architectural Guidelines:
among us who was not happy to say
goodbye to 2020???? Holiday decorations are permitted on the exterior of any
home on a temporary basis. Temporary shall mean that such
2021 will bring a new President, the decorations shall be installed no earlier than twenty-one
vaccine that we have been waiting for, (21) days prior to any given holiday and removed no later
and hopefully a return to life close to what than fourteen (14) days following such holiday.
stopped abruptly mid-March 2020.
Christmas decorations may be installed the Friday after
We learned a lot. We learned not to take things for granted. Thanksgiving and must be removed by January 15.
We learned that FaceTime and Zoom, although not the
same as in person, gave us a way to communicate with
family and friends. I know that some people even play
Mah Jongg via Zoom.
2021 HOA MAINTENANCE FEE
Barbara Dlugasch and I enjoyed bringing you Parking Lot
BINGO and talked about maybe keeping it outside, even
Coupons will be distributed to those residents paying
when the clubhouse opens.
by check themselves or via their bank’s auto bill pay.
I have some interesting speakers signed up via Zoom for
Coupon booklets are mailed to the address on file and
the future, and if you have any suggestions, I would love
are NOT forwarded.
to hear from you.
Those owners paying via direct debit will NOT receive
We will have a Pizza Event in the parking lot this spring,
a coupon booklet.
summer and fall. As soon as it is safe, we will resume trips
and events in the Galileo Room. And I will continue the
monthly orders from The Pickled Herring as long as the
community would like.
I have always said that Riviera is a very special and caring
community. You proved that once again in the last few REQUESTING A
months. We had three very successful drives for RISE.
I would like to thank Helene Blum and Sue Flaster for MODIFICATION
heading up their Back-To-School Drive, Barbara Dlugasch Where applicable, modification requests must include
for heading up their Toiletry Drive and Judy Pallay for a site survey or plot plan indicating the proposed
heading up their Thanksgiving Drive. RISE is there for improvements in order to be reviewed by the Architectural
families who would not be able to survive without them. Review Committee and returned to you in a timely
manner.
Please keep in mind that RISE accepts clothing, food and
small home goods donations all year long and they will give
you a tax-deductible form when you bring your donation
to their Rogers Ave. location in Hightstown. SENIOR PUBLISHING COMPANY accepts advertisements
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January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 5
POETRY CORNER NOTES FROM THE MAYOR
By East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov
JANUARY WISH LIST East Windsor Broke Ground on the Township
By Bernice Cooper Senior Center Expansion, which will add significant
space of about 5,000 square feet to the rear of the
Sing out with joy for a bright New Year. building and another 785 square feet to the north
The year 2020 has disappeared into the realm of side of the building, to the existing 11,000 square
foot building to accommodate the extensive growth in the senior
history--a year so filled with misery, we are happy
center membership. The additional space and its designated
to see it end.
locations is intended to maximize use of the current site and to
Darkness falls at a quicker pace. The leaves are provide flexibility in space configuration, to best accommodate
gone from the trees. It is Winter after all--time for and enhance access to the full-range of health, fitness, social
the Winter freeze. and educational programs and activities offered at the Senior
Center. The construction work was awarded to low bidder,
But inside our homes the lights go on; and we can Develop Builders of New Milford, New Jersey. The senior
feel cozy and warm. A little more reading, some extra center expansion will be supported in part by grant awards
T.V., some more time spent on the phone. from Mercer at Play grant and the NJ Small Cities Community
These Winter days, thankfully shorter, will pass even Development Block Grant program. Construction work will
continue into 2021.
when one is alone. I look forward to Spring, and what
it will bring. One Mile Self Storage opened on One Mile Road just north of
Princeton Hightstown Road. One Mile Self Storage, an enclosed
Perhaps it will bring good times again when we can self-storage facility with multiple buildings totaling 77,268
all be together. Perhaps we can enter the clubhouse square feet on a 7.17-acre parcel, contains units ranging from
again with little concern for the weather. 5 feet by 5 feet to 10 feet by 30 feet, with temperature control,
I hope by the Summer we can take off our masks, and elevator access, high ceiling units with shelves upon request, and
camera monitoring. The facility features a unique architectural
get back to our favorite games.
design intended to mirror the look of a local farm with a large
I hope we can frolic once more in the pool, and chat barn style building to blend in with the surrounding properties.
with our neighbors and friends. East Windsor was awarded a $530,000 New Jersey Department
This is my wish list this January day as I write at my of Transportation Grant for roadway improvements to
kitchen table. We all have gone through a lot last year, Oak Branch Road, Pineybranch Road, Pinehurst Drive and
doing what we were able. Warren Drive. The $530,000 state grant includes the milling
and resurfacing of these roadways, as well as other associated
The human heart is thankfully strong, and always looks improvements to concrete curbing and aprons, handicap ramps,
to the future. We persevere through the times that are and drainage.
tough and strive for that better future. Register at Township Website for E-News Updates, for alerts
So here it is, 2021, at last. We hope the worst of Covid in significant weather and service impacted situations, and weekly
has passed. for information on new businesses and stores, roadway projects,
grants, special events and other subjects of public interest.
Let's all raise a glass to toast the New Year.
Register for Nixle Text Alerts, by texting 08520 to 888-777
Be happy; be healthy; be strong!!! from your cell phone, for alerts about subjects as severe weather
conditions, traffic disruption, road closures, flooding conditions,
power outages and important public health notices.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mayor and Council encourage citizens to Volunteer for
Township Boards and Committees: Clean Communities
January 18th Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Economic
Development Committee, Environmental Commission, Health
Advisory Board, Planning Board, Recreation Commission,
Zoning Board of Adjustment and East Windsor Municipal
Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse. Obtain
application forms from the municipal clerk or the Township
website.
Warm Wishes for a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
6 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021
Daytime Book Club Monday Evening
By Brenda Rothman Book Club
Once again, the Daytime Book Club will not be able to
meet. I guess we will just have to wait to start getting By Ellie Siegel
together. We will pick a date once we know all of us will The Riviera Book Club, which usually meets in the
be safe to gather again in our clubhouse. It has been nice clubhouse, has switched over to online or virtual
walking in our neighborhood and meeting many residents, discussions of the books, all of which are available in
both new and old. the e-library of New Jersey. Since the Mercer County
When we meet again we will be discussing “Educated, Library now has contact-less pickup of books, one can
A Memoir” by Tara Westover and then “Long Bright access the books from them. Any questions about all of
River” by Liz Moore. this, or to be added to our mailing list, feel free to contact
me at esiegelphd@gmail.com
Shalom Club January: “Euphoria” by Lily King. This novel is loosely
based on the life of Margaret Meade and a love triangle she
was involved in with two other anthropologists.
Book Club February: “Red at the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson.
By Iris Borek This short book was a best seller and a New York Times
You are invited to join us. We will meet on the third Monday notable book of the year. It deals with a multigenerational
of the month at 7:00 PM, via zoom. The books through family bonding around a teen pregnancy and a history of
April are as follows: racism.
March: “The Radium Girls” by Kate Moore. This
dramatically written work of non-fiction tells of courageous
January women who helped to improve industrial safety standards
“The Escape Artist” by Helen Fremont
for others.
February Just a note to say that the book club is open to all Riviera
“Lost Roses” by Martha Hall Kelly residents. Feel free to join our Zoom discussions by
March contacting us at the email address listed above.
“After Long Silence” by Helen Fremont
April
“The September of Shiraz” by Dalia Sofer
Please email me at iebjpm1130@gmail.com if you have
any questions. SHALOM CLUB
SHIVA PRAYER BOOKS
AVAILABLE FOR LOAN
As a service to the community, the
Shalom Club has purchased Shiva prayer
books.
They are available on loan to any Riviera
resident.
INVESTMENT CLUB If you need to borrow these prayer books,
please contact one of the Shalom Club
members listed below for assistance.
The club will meet the 3rd Monday of each month at Susan Bershad 443-6090 ** Jill Sandel
7:30 PM. Contact Ami Kestenbaum (akestenbaum@yahoo. 448-0019 Flo Wininger 448-2079
com) for details. If the clubhouse is still closed, we will
not meet in January.
January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 7
A LITTLE GIRLS WAR
Chapter II: As we lived in Zhongqing
By Yi-Ling F. Chiang
Part II
Not long after, Japanese airplanes flew over from Hankou As we ran on the city square, the Japanese airplanes
to bomb Zhongqing. Our life changed completely. The were over our heads. We could even see the pilots. The
air-raid started every morning around ten o’clock. As the people also ran on the square at that time and quickly
warning siren sounded, I put all my belongings, such as hid themselves either in the ditch of the street, or under
books, notebooks, etc., into my schoolbag and ran to pick the stairs of a house. However, in my mind, the only safe
up You-Ling in his classroom. We ran to the gate of our place was home. As we ran, one of the pilots saw us and
school and waited for Kuan-Ling to join us. The three of smiled, but he did not shoot. When father and mother
us held hands and ran home. At home, mother already set a saw us, they did not even ask where Kuan-ling was, but
hiding place for us. She put two large square tables together just pushed us under the covered tables. On that day, the
in the living room. On top of the tables, several heavy Japanese airplanes taking turns, came and went without
comforters were placed as a shield. We hid underneath. stop. They bombed the city from ten in the morning until
As the release siren sounded, indicating that the Japanese six in the evening.
airplanes left, we returned to school, resuming class. Part III next month
From school to go back home, we had to walk across a
large city square. Many streets stretched out from that
square. Our school is located on one of the streets. Across
the square, there was another street like a ladder of several
FROM THE
hundred steps leading down to the bank of the Jialing river, SCRATCHING POST
a tributary of Yangtze river. Our house was located on an
alley halfway down that ladder street. During the air-raid, By Laura Lowrie-Sarappo
many people ran down that street to hide along the bank of
Ha! I, Misty, finally get to tell my side of goings on. Blackie
Jialing river. As the crowd rushed down the steps, if anyone
always hogs the paw pad letter thingy. Well, my side is
fell, he or she had no chance to get up. It was unthinkable
pretty similar to Blackie's, but I see things he doesn't. I have
that we, three little kids, ran among the crowd every day
discovered that our household companions call themselves
without being pushed down.
Mom and Dad. They call us their fur babies. We decided
As the days went by, Japanese airplanes bombed the city to go along with their delusions; it's kinder, and after all,
more heavily. Mother worried that we might get lost. She they have the opposable thumbs and are guardians of our
sewed several small back packs for us. In each pack, there cat food.
was a set of underwear, some money and a note stating
We have discovered that they, Mom and Dad, are trainable.
the child’s name, birth date, the names of the parents and
Yes, it is true. Despite their limited vocabulary, we have
the home address. It asked also that anybody who found
trained them to feed us at specific times. It has been working
this child, please send her or him home and a large reward
for the most part, but suddenly they started feeding us
would be given. We carried that pack every day until we
an hour later than usual. We have tried to correct their
left Zhongqing for Anhui a couple of years later.
behavior, but they remain stubborn. We have taught them
That was the second year, after we moved to Zhongqing. On that "neowwe" means food now. We reward their positive
May 3rd, as usual, early in the morning, we went to school. response with purrs and head butts. Last week was special.
Around 10 o’clock, the warning siren sounded, I quickly They made a yummy smelling turkey and we got turkey
picked up You-Ling, and waited for Kuan-Ling. We waited treats for days! That was nice.
and waited, but he did not show up. The emergency siren
Strangely, they have brought a tree into the house. They
started. The Japanese airplanes were already approaching
stood it up in a corner and had the nerve to raise their voices
us. I could hear the airplanes' noisy engine sounds and
at us when we tried to climb it. They are seriously confused
decided to run home without Kuan-Ling.
as to the purpose of trees. We will have to work harder on
their training. We'll keep you posted about their progress.
8 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021
AROUND RIVIERA
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January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 9
DELAY AND MANAGE YOUR AGING PROCESS
By Vispi Kanga
The ongoing process of aging needs to be According to WebMd, here are the Most Common Foods
hampered or slowed down when the signs with the most Antioxidants: Small Red Beans, Blueberries;
of physical and mental deterioration seem Red Kidney Beans; Pinto Beans; Cranberries; Prunes;
to commence. Indigenous native healing Artichokes (cooked); Sweet Cherries; Raspberries &
traditions have played an important role in Strawberries; Pecans (1 oz per day); Apples (Red Delicious
treating tribal and aboriginal populations and Granny Smith); Plums (preferably black); Russet
worldwide, via both topical and ingestible potatoes (cooked); Black Beans (dried half cup)
therapies along with ceremonial rituals.
According to WebMD, drinking Green Tea improves blood
Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old tradition of medicine still flow, reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, prevents
practiced in India. Ayurveda for anti-aging offers age-old heart-related issues, and keeps blood sugar levels stable.
rehabilitation therapy of Rasayana that imparts natural Both green and black tea are rich in a group of protective
rejuvenation management. Ayurveda anti-aging treatments antioxidants called polyphenols. Even more specifically,
stress on following small lifestyle modifications of diet, they both contain flavonoids. Green tea contains a much
exercise and normal sleep which would add years to your higher amount of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG),
life. whereas black tea is a rich source of “theaflavins".
Ayurveda recommends including all the six tastes in your
daily diet: sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
The daily food intake should preferably be freshly cooked, PARODY
appealing to taste and most important easily digestible. By Karen Cane
Exercises should be your daily routine. This helps to keep To the tune of "Something's Coming" from “West Side
you more active, flexible, and away from progressing Story”
ailments such as arthritis. These exercises should be
according to your own strength and tolerance power. A Oh no, it’s true, Covid’s here it’s everywhere.
brisk walk early in the morning is a good form of exercise. Over there, over here, that’s why we’re blue.
You can’t see it in the air but it’s there.
Sound sleep for seven to eight hours is the best form of No one’s safe, it’s more than a flu.
rest. This helps the body and mind relax completely and
helps regain the daily loss of energy. Could it be, yes it could, something’s here and it ain’t good.
Put on your mask.
Yoga poses and deep-breathing techniques are virtual Corona’s here, wash your hands, stay 6 feet away.
gain for all those who find themselves growing conscious Take it to task.
about the progressing years. When practiced regularly, Corona is here.
body cell degeneration decreases considerably and this
in turn imparts vitality and vigor to mind, body, and soul. No one’s safe no matter your age.
Meditation provides inner peace, helps reduce debility and Never thought we’d live through a plague, but it’s here.
limitations and even slows down the aging process. Corona’s here, no one knows for how long.
Corona is here, Gotta be strong.
Antioxidant foods protect the body from free radicals as
free radicals are associated with damaging and injuring Don’t shake hands, don’t touch your face.
the body cells. Antioxidants foods prevent you from Most of all don’t embrace.
heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other Corona is here.
dreadful diseases. Antioxidants act like an anti-aging agent.
The best way to ensure antioxidants is to eat different types Gotta hope for that vaccine soon.
of fruits and vegetables. Gotta hope we can pop this balloon.
Corona be gone.
Corona be gone.
10 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021STAY IN TOUCH
By Murray Barnett
There are several great sources of community information diners, etc.).
to be aware of. We all have our favorite news sources - • Ask your neighbors for their recommendations (favorite
national, regional, and local. There is also much in the places to eat, best medical providers, household service
way of neighborhood information, including the Riviera providers).
website, Nixle the East Windsor Township and Next Door. • Communicate with the community on items such as a
lost dog or cat.
• The Riviera at East Windsor HOA website is hosted • Post your favorite recipes.
by First Service Residential, and it is the official Riviera • Share wildlife sightings.
community website (https://rivieraateastwindsor. • Upload photos to share with the community.
connectresident.com/) Not a member? Go to Login and • Sell household items you no longer have use for.
choose Create Account. • Create special interest groups to chat (sports, cooking,
Contents of this website include: decorating, hobbies, crafts).
• Riviera Community News
• Monthly Calendar of meetings and activities
• Board Minutes from Open Meetings
• Financial Information including monthly financial Kudos
statements, Annual Budgets and Annual Audited Results
By Karen Cane.
• HOA Governing Documents
• Vendor Contracts Who lives on Galileo Drive, has a colorful
• Issues of the Riviera Review “wind” sculpture and keeps our minds busy?
• Board Liaisons for Committees and Clubs If you guessed Stephen and Caryl Schienvar,
• Residents Directory – with email addresses and phone you are a street walker in the kindest sense
numbers or you drive by their house just to see
• The Nixle notification system is relied on by over 8000 “today’s riddle”. The riddle board is a spot
agencies, fire and police departments, schools, and hospitals that encourages discussion among neighbors. Sometime
to communicate critical situations such as Severe Weather in the spring Steve and Caryl started to search every day
Events, Evacuations, Safety Hazards, Security Threats, to find a riddle that would be fun to answer for those who
and Facilities Problems. Not a member? Either text your walked by their house. They have kept our minds busy and
zip code to 888777 to opt-in or enter your zip code on the put a smile on our faces during difficult times. Thank you.
nixle.com front page toward the center of the page.
• The East Windsor Township website allows you to sign Next time you see Caryl or Steve, don’t forget to say
up for the weekly e-Newsletter. A variety of information is “Kudos”.
available to Township residents including Taxes, Budgets,
Real Estate and MUA bill paying information, and all the If you, or someone you know, has had an accomplishment
various government departments are represented. Not a or milestone, don’t be shy. Please contact me at ronkaren@
member? Visit https://www.east-windsor.nj.us/. aol.com or 448-6055.
• This last one, Nextdoor.com, is a social network and
an ad-based website. This site is apart from and in no
way connected to our Riviera at East Windsor website,
the Homeowners’ Association, the HOA Board of
Trustees, or the Community’s management company,
First Service Residential. It is accessible to subscribers
CHRISTMAS TREE
within and outside of the Riviera community. Not a
member? Go to Login and choose Sign Up or you can use
DISPOSAL
the following direct link to signup (https://nextdoor.com/
invite/tvd347b01sg2hqjym8fk).
Watch emails for dates to dispose of your
This website can be used to: Christmas Tree. Do not put out with the
• Share your personal local recommendations (doctors, regular garbage.
dentists, hospitals, plumbers, auto mechanics, restaurants,
January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 11STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAVELS WITH LYNN
By Pegi Lindsley, Ph.D., LPC
CAFE ALCAZAR, ST.
Stress Management and into 2021 we go. Hoping all have
had meaningful holidays no matter what way it went.
AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
By Lynn Morris
Hoping you and your loved ones are all well and safe.
Goodbye to the year that gave us so many promises until
Henry Flagler built the Alcazar Hotel in
it didn’t.
1888 and the hotel boasted having the
Radical Acceptance. We will be using this word as a skill
world’s largest indoor swimming pool. The pool is now
to decrease those creepy, crawly, anxiety feelings, feeling
home to the Cafe Alcazar which is most definitely a unique
overwhelmed, STRESSED. Simply put, it is living life on
place to visit and dine as the seating is located in what was
life’s terms, not ours. Acknowledge that life is NOT fair and
once the deep end of the pool. You can truthfully say that
it just is. That is called a dialectic. This skill helps us face
you’re dining in the pool!
overwhelming stress/emotions/anxiety - accepting what
you cannot change. Anytime we resist reality, it begins the
physical alarm bells that signal fear. And then come those
feelings of being stressed. So, if it is an event that caused
a great deal of pain, don’t go there. Keep it simple.
1. Accept events. It is what it is. (Another boring, stay at
home, cold day because of the virus, I followed the rules
but look how many didn’t and they made it worse. Why
should I suffer. I can’t see my grandchildren or friends.)
2. What caused the event? Do NOT judge yourself, just
the facts. (A bat in China, not everyone taking this virus
seriously.)
3. Accept feelings-the sensation of shame, anger,
embarrassment, etc. (anger, feeling like screaming out of
frustration)
4. Proactive Plan. What could I have done differently if
anything? Again, just facts. (Nothing except follow CDC
guidelines. There will be a vaccine and I will get it. Patience
and finish that blanket I have been knitting. This will end.)
Bottom line: If the event was in the past, accept that there
are no do overs, it happened. If in the present moment, ask
yourself where are the feelings coming from. (I am doing
the right thing, why can’t others?) Recognize that no human
is perfect and is it worth it to get stressed over all of this.
The future hasn’t happened yet. For all areas, just ask: Is
this worth getting stressed over? No? Let it go and accept.
If your way is not working try something new.
This skill is really hard. I would suggest practicing it with
small events and situations. Don’t wait until you are really
stressed and then go for it. When we are so overwhelmed,
it is hard enough to remember our names never mind what
can we can do to feel better. You didn’t learn how to ride a
bike by just getting on and away you go! It took practice.
Again, if you have any questions or thoughts about what
you would like to see in this column, please e-mail me at
margalit08512@gmail. Stay well and safe.
12 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021RISE THANKSGIVING A BUCKET LIST
FOOD DRIVE GOLDEN WIN
By Karen Marlib Palevsky
By Bobbie Preiser and Judy Pallay
Photo by Judy Pallay
At this point in my life, it was time to join a 65+ Tennis
League at my home base of Princeton Racquet Club. Since
Thanks to the generous residents of Riviera, two carloads
my husband Arthur and I relocated from Long Island to
of canned goods and other food were delivered to Rise
Rivera, over 7 years ago, I’ve been playing tennis at PRC
for their Thanksgiving Food Drive. The food was greatly
on leagues of 40 years and older, 55+ and now 65+.
appreciated in this time of high need with so many families
in our area unable to buy food for the holiday. A shoutout This is the first year we formed a PRC league of 65+
to those residents who also donated their ShopRite turkey teammates and our very own Riviera resident, Catherine
to Rise. Taaffe (R) was our fearless, fabulous Captain. First we won
our NJ District Championship and recently, in a nail biting,
A big THANK YOU to all the residents who helped make tie-breaking Pennsylvania based match, our team (The
this drive a tremendous success. Thanks so much to Judy Golden Aces) won the Section Championship. (L-Karen
Pallay who collected the food, separated it into categories Palevsky)
and delivered all the food to RISE.
We are now invited to the National Championship
competition in Surprise, Arizona scheduled for February of
2021. Due to the current state of our Covid ravaged country,
we are unsure if the tournament will actually proceed.
As an avid tennis enthusiast and true tennis playing fanatic,
I’m beyond thrilled to finally play on a team that won their
way to the Nationals. I believe it’s better late, at this golden
age, then never. I can proudly check off my “Bucket List
Win” even if we never get to Arizona. We fought the good
fight and I cherish the honor to represent Middles States
in the USTA Nationals.
Part of the second full carload that was taken to Rise
REPORTING PROBLEMS
Management cannot act on anonymous complaints. Please provide your contact information in the
event further information is needed.
January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 13SELLING YOUR HOME? Riviera East WIndsor
Every seller and buyer wants the transfer of ownership to go
smoothly. Surprises or incomplete paper work may delay a 2021@Budget
RIVIERA EAST WINDSOR
closing and cost the seller and buyer money. To avoid this, 2021 BUDGET
it is critical the buyer’s attorney or title company obtain the 2019 AUDIT 2020 2021
proper documents well in advance of closing. DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Budget Budget
(285) (290) (290)
How to order a Resale Package or Mortgage Questionnaire: ASSOCIATION FEES $1,282,500 $1,305,000 $1,305,000
INTEREST INCOME $36,678 $36,500 $30,750
• To place your order, simply visit our website at TOWNSHIP REIMBURSEMENT $12,287 $10,000 $10,000
• www.fsresidential.com. OTHER INCOME $14,274 $14,490 $13,260
• Click on “Order Documents & Certificates” in the PRIOR YEAR CARRYOVER $132,010 $85,270
upper left corner. GROSS INCOME $1,345,739 $1,498,000 $1,444,280
• Enter the zip code of the home to be directed to the Net Cumulative Surplus/(Deficit) ($20,050)
ordering site.
PLANTINGS & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE $348,629 $132,000 $99,110
• Open an account by clicking on “Register Here” on LANDSCAPE CONTRACT $153,737 $164,400 $169,350
the right side of the page, below the login. SNOW REMOVAL $91,435 $162,139 $149,290
• Follow the prompts to order a Resale Package or TRASH REMOVAL $65,279 $72,000 $81,000
Mortgage Questionnaire. SPRINKLER SYSTEM REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $63,199 $58,000 $63,000
• If you do not have computer access or prefer not to SPRINKLER WATER $24,646 $20,000 $25,000
OTHER GROUNDS & Maintenance $73,322 $55,801 $52,530
use the online service, you may contact Tech Support CONTINGENCY $60,000 $50,000
at (888) 679-2500 to obtain a mail-in request form. TOTAL GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE $820,247 $724,340 $689,280
• Note: Rush and Next Day Resale order processing
is not available for mailed orders; and the fees for MANAGEMENT FEES $200,690 $206,000 $201,420
ordering may be higher. AUDIT, LEGAL, OTHER $13,773 $13,400 $16,750
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $214,463 $219,400 $218,170
• In addition to using the online service to place orders,
you will be able to easily check the order’s status and POOL MANAGEMENT $49,746 $53,000 $66,200
request updates online. When ordering online, you POOL & SPA MAINTENANCE $31,206 $20,000 $24,000
will have an opportunity to pay by Visa, MasterCard, CLUBHOUSE CLEANING & GENERAL $66,280 $63,500 $53,500
American Express, mail in a check or select third-party CLUBHOUSE & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE $15,144 $13,500 $15,000
payment. OTHER CLUBHOUSE EXPENSES $23,317 $13,600 $14,000
TOTAL CLUBHOUSE $185,693 $163,600 $172,700
• Included in the Resale Package are the current
budget, resale certificate, and important forms to be ELECTRICITY $31,680 $40,000 $35,000
completed by both parties and returned to the Riviera CLUBHOUSE UTILITIES & TELEPHONE $16,064 $17,700 $15,600
management office along with closing monies. TOTAL UTILITIES $47,744 $57,700 $50,600
OFFICE $9,418 $13,600 $13,700
Important documents to be turned over from the Seller to MISCELLANEOUS $7,610 $6,500 $5,600
the Buyer: TOTAL GENERAL AND ADMININSTRATIVE $17,028 $20,100 $19,300
1. Public Offering Statement - a large bound legal
document produced by the developer that contains in part INSURANCE $27,709 $30,000 $34,000
the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Bylaws, TAXES $5,737 $8,000 $6,000
TOTAL TAXES & INSURANCE $33,446 $38,000 $40,000
property description, as well as both the owner’s and
Homeowners Association (HOA) responsibilities. TOTAL GATEHOUSE $667 $1,600 $1,600
2. Rules & Regulations provided by the HOA;
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE $1,319,288 $1,224,740 $1,191,650
The sooner the Riviera management office receives this
information after closing, the sooner the new Riviera ASSESSMENTS ALLOCATED TO RESERVES $196,320 $233,160 $218,280
INTEREST INCOME ALLOCATED TO RESERVE $35,386 $36,500.00 $30,750
resident may be set up in the community database, and a CAPITAL REPLACEMENT CONTRIBUTIONS $2,700 $3,600 $3,600
Welcome Packet provided! TOTAL REPLACEMENT FUND $234,406 $273,260 $252,630
TOTAL OPERATING + REPLACEMENT $1,553,694 $1,498,000 $1,444,280
NET GAIN (LOSS) ($207,955) $0 $0
14 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021MONTHLY MEETING MEMORANDA
By Barbara Dlugasch, Board Secretary
On December 3, Riviera HOA held its monthly meeting Comments/Concerns
via Zoom. In answer to a question about the bidding process for the
• Terry updated the community on the status of current management contract, Sherryl reported that we received
and upcoming community projects. bids from 2 companies and First Service (FSR) and we
• The Board voted to adopt the proposed 2021 budget compared proposals and sought references on each. Patrick
and established that the monthly maintenance fees and Murray reported on the extensive conversations/
would remain at $290. negotiations with First Service Residential. The Board
• The Board adopted the 2021 calendar for open Board assessed the advantages and disadvantages, of staying with
meetings and the annual meeting and election. A copy FSR or going to another management company.
of that calendar is published in the Review. Sherryl, on behalf of the Board, thanked the community for
• The Board has revised the Community Rules and its patience and understanding during this past year. It has
Regulations and Architectural Rules and Regulations. been a difficult time for all. The community has remained
All homeowners should have received copies of these safe because we have all done our part in mitigating the
documents upon taking ownership of their home. Both virus in our community.
had not been revised since 2011 and needed to be
updated. Both Rules and Regulations are available on We also want to acknowledge the generosity of our
the website. All homeowners will receive print copies residents in answering requests from RISE, by donating
which will be placed in their mailboxes soon. These toiletries and food for those in need of our help, donating
are important documents so make sure you keep them PPEs to frontline workers and filling back packs for school
with your other homeowner documents. children.
• In December, at the request of some residents, the THANK YOU!
Board established an ad hoc committee to do a Join us for our next Zoom Open Board Meeting on
feasibility study of using freshwater wells on our Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
property for irrigation purposes. The committee will
report the results at an open Board meeting early in
the 2021.
• The Board awarded the 2021 pool management
Happy New Year!
contract to St. Nick’s Pool for $66,200. The contract’s
final cost is conditioned upon when we open the indoor
and/or outdoor pools and any protocols which the state
establishes.
• Following several windstorms, and after 15 years,
there was a need to replace the awnings on the outdoor
pool canopy. In addition, our installer could no longer
find the hardware needed to attach the awnings, so we trash pick-up
needed to order a new tracking system. The cost is
TRASH is collected twice a week on
$12,126, and is funded from the reserves. Tuesdays and Fridays.
• The Board voted in principle, pending legal review, to
accept the First Service Residential contract proposal RECYCLING is collected on Tuesday.
for 3 years – January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. Garbage & recycling pails must be stored in your
Terry will remain as our on-site manager and Bobbie garage and not put out before 4 PM on Monday
will remain as Lifestyle Director. Bobbie will be
working part time until the Board deems that it is safe PLACE YOUR GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
PAILS IN THE STREET
to open the clubhouse. (NOT ON THE SIDEWALK)
Financial Report
There has been little change in our financial situation since PLEASE KEEP THE APPROACHES TO
reported in October and at the budget meeting in November. YOUR MAILBOXES CLEAR
Any surplus garnered from the continued closure of the Republic Services: 732-545-8988
clubhouse and other savings will be carried over to 2021.
January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 15RAMBLINGS OF A
DISTURBED MIND
QUARANTINE REDUX
By Ron Cane
7 months and counting, of months
quarantined, or is it 8, but who is counting?
Actually, who cares anymore? The Florida
folks have mostly come and gone. Spring
cleaning, which lasted forever, is now Fall
cleaning to get ready for Winter cleaning.
Screen doors are now replaced with glass.
Gardens are getting ready for the cold. People really work
hard doing this. Planting, weeding and pruning. My garden
looks at me and asks “What am I, chopped liver? Get, to
work”.
732-350-5700
During our walks around the neighborhood we have met
a lot of nice people who we never would have met under
normal circumstances. We stop and chat with many of
them. Everyone waves hello. All keep a proper distance if
they don’t duck down a side street. To be fair, they ducked
down the street before Covid. Many are out walking their
dogs. I was introduced to Steeler the other day. He was
not impressed.
Am I being too unreasonable in staying in my bubble and
not wanting to catch the virus? I see people denying its
existence everyday. To them it is more important to go to
a bar and have a beer than drink the same beer at home and DROP MCCAFFREY’S RECEIPTS
not worry. They gather together like bees in a hive with no
cares at all. It is like they are daring the virus to come and AT 10 GALILEO DRIVE
get them. The herd theory is bantered around ignoring the
fact millions in the herd would have to die. They must feel McCaffrey’s donates a percentage of register
the other person would be the one that would not make it. receipt totals to Penn Medicine~Princeton Health to
support health screenings and educational programming
I keep wondering when there is a vaccine, would Covid-20 through Community Education & Outreach.
come and cancel out 19. The Flu vaccine is 40% effective.
What would the Covid vaccine be and does 40% sound As a volunteer at Princeton Medical Center, I am glad to
good? I understand now the vaccines might have 95%
coordinate this worthy program in Riviera.
efficacy which is difference from effectiveness. Distribution
will be the key and it could be a nightmare considering the
Please gather your receipts drop them off at my home at
temperatures the vaccines have to be stored at. We still
10 Galileo Drive. I’ll be happy to pick up receipts as
will be asked to wear masks after vaccination. Believing
well. Just call 609-443-5818.
it’s a hoax and going my merry way may be the only thing
left to do. I am wearing out the streets and I have finished
counting the floor tiles in my kitchen.
Thank you for supporting
Penn Medicine~Princeton Health.
Stephen Schienvar, Volunteer
16 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021RECIPE CORNER
CHAPAT (Parsi Crepe) EZ Cheesy Lasagna
By Sheroo Kanga for Two
(With permission from Hungry Girl
Ingredients:
2 eggs Ingredients:
2 cups whole milk (you can also use Two 1/4-inch-thick eggplant slices (cut lengthwise from a
coconut milk) long eggplant), patted dry
1 cup sugar (can use less, especially if you are using a 2 tbsp. (about 1 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid substitute
sweet topping) 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 cup All Purpose Flour 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Pinch of baking soda 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
½ tsp. nutmeg powder 1/4 tsp. salt
½ tsp. cardamom powder Dash ground nutmeg
½ tsp. vanilla 1 cup chopped mushrooms
2 tsp. charoli seeds** 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
½ stick of butter for frying 1/2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
2 sheets oven-ready lasagna noodles
Directions: 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Heat the crepe pan on low heat. Beat eggs and 1 cup of 1 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
milk together. Add sugar, flour, baking soda, nutmeg, Optional: additional salt, black pepper
cardamom, vanilla and mix well. Slowly add the second
cup of milk until batter is at the right consistency. Add the Directions:
charoli seeds and mix. (You can replace it with chopped, Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet and a
grated or slivered Almonds.) loaf pan with nonstick spray. Place eggplant slices on the
Add 1 tsp. of butter to the pan. Pour about ¼ cup of batter baking sheet, and spray with nonstick spray. Bake until
and fry till the underside is golden. Flip over and continue browned and softened, about 20 minutes, carefully flipping
cooking. Serve warm with tea. Makes 10-12 chapats. halfway through.
Notes: You can use the Chapats as crepes and top it with Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine egg, ricotta,
strawberries and/or blueberries with whipped cream; basil, garlic, salt, and nutmeg. Mix well. Bring a skillet
chocolate mousse, Nutella, jam or any topping of your sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Cook
choice. and stir mushrooms until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir
mushrooms into ricotta mixture. In a small bowl, mix
**Charoli or Chironji is an almond flavored seed (of the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. If you like, season
Buchanania Lanzan plant) used as a nutty cooking spice in to taste with salt and black pepper.
India. It is available in the Indian grocery stores. Spread 1/4 cup seasoned tomatoes into the loaf pan.
Top with 1 lasagna sheet. Spread with half of the ricotta
mixture, followed by another 1/4 cup tomatoes. Top with
1 eggplant slice. Repeat layering with 1/4 cup tomatoes,
1 lasagna sheet, and remaining ricotta mixture, tomatoes,
Please obey the and eggplant slice. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
Bake until mozzarella begins to brown and entire dish is
speed Limit hot, 20 - 25 minutes. Makes 2 servings.
It is 15 mph on all roads
except Hubble, which is 25 mph
January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 17Riviera shutterbugs GRANDCHILDREN'S
CORNER
Ron and Ceil Wall share an older photo of their grandchildren
with an update to where they all are now. From left to right:
Stephanie Wall (20) - Junior at Quinnipiac College studying
Occupational Therapy
Emily Coursen (26) - Speech Language Pathologist, living
in CA
Evan Coursen (17) - Junior in high school & just got
Driver’s License
Haley Coursen (23) - Currently pursuing Masters/Ph.D in
Physical/Therapy
Jeremy Wall (23) - Broadcaster/Journalist KTM TV, CBS
affiliate in Rochester, MN
Snowy Hubble (about 2 years ago)
By Martin Schwartz
ATTENTION RIVIERA PHOTOGRAPHERS
If you have a photo you would like to share, send it to rivierareview@
comcast.net and, if you can, please add a very brief description.
ASK RIVVY
Dear Rivvy,
Anything you regret buying this
year?
Santa
Dear Santa,
I do regret buying a monthly planner at the beginning of
the year.
Dear Rivvy,
What should I wear when I go to discuss my tax audit?
DJ
Dear DJ, STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
Depends
PARKING IS ALLOWED ONLY
Dear Rivvy, ON THE EVEN NUMBERED
What takes more courage, hang gliding, bungee jumping SIDE OF THE STREET
or skydiving? NO OVERNIGHT STREET PARKING
Capt America FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM
Dear Cap, Please inform your guests
In these times, just getting up in the morning and facing Where parking is permitted
the day takes all I have.
18 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021riviera committees riviera clubs
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE GROUNDS & IRRIGATION BILLIARDS MEDITERRANEAN
RESOLUTION Tom Hui Frank Austin 448-3582 Rochelle Feranti 443-1001
Joseph Epstein * 490-0117 Marie Luberto Barbara Dlugasch *** Barbara Walter 443-1001
Susan Flaster Julia Shanks Murray Barnett ***
BOCCE
Cindy Kramer Amy Sung John Guarniere 918-9182 PICKLEBALL
Murray Barnett *** Joel Blum *** Murray Barnett*** Lisa Gartner 448-7178
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Bob Kempler 371-0946
BOOK - Daytime
Jim McGinn * 448-7274 NEWSLETTER Sherryl Burman ***
Brenda Rothman 443-0893
Nicholas Chester Martha Goldstein * 371-6008 PING PONG
Sherryl Burman ***
Vispi Kanga Caryl Schienvar * 443-5818 Song Qi Shen 443-1417
BOOK - Evening Joel Blum ***
John Zoller Paula Deutsch
Ellie Siegel 426-0582
Barbara Dlugasch*** Vispi Kanga SENIOR OLYMPICS
Sherryl Burman ***
Frank Kaplan Ron & Karen Cane 448-6055
CLUBHOUSE
Allan Rim Book - Shalom Allan Rim 448-9030
Ida Hirsch *443-2914
Anne Trieber Iris Borek 371-0776 Joel Blum ***
Tom Hui
Murray Barnett*** Sherryl Burman ***
Hal Masure SHALOM
Marty Sacharoff SOCIAL BRIDGE Susan Bershad 443-6090
Sherryl Burman *** Helene Blum ** 371-8317 Ron Cane 448-6055 Jill Sandel 448-0019
Judy Pallay ** 799-7545 Vispi Kanga 448-0192 Sherryl Burman ***
FINANCE
Jackie Bloom Lisa Gartner 448-7178
John Morris* 903-4902 TENNIS
Sue Flaster Roberta Rim 448-9030
Allen Bienstock Spencer Lai 490-0853
Shelley Jacobs Patrick Condon ***
Sow-Yeh Chen Priscilla Light 466-5975
Linda Masure DRAGON Karen Marlib Palevsky 448-3803
Nat Khaitman
Linda Nemiroff Andrew Liu 947-0361 Jimmy Tsay 712-2717
Anthony Sipman
Sue Niederer Murray Barnett*** Warren Wang 510-4680
Barry Vogel
Nita Patel Sherryl Burman ***
Mark Wininger INVESTMENT
Diane Titus
Patrick Condon *** Ami Kestenbaum 448-7711 WOMEN’S
Cathy Tudda
Patrick Condon *** Eileen Balaban 308-2187
Dominic Tudda
Sherryl Burman *** LINE DANCING Sue Bograd 443-3213
Felicia Sun 426-0518 Linda Nemiroff 426-9276
* Chairperson Barbara Dlugasch *** Karen Marlib Palevsky 448-3803
** Co-Chair Sherryl Burman ***
*** HOA Board Liaison
January 2021 • RIVIERA REVIEW 19TECH TALK APP-SOLUTELY
By Frank Kaplan By Caryl Schienvar
SOME USEFUL TIPS Snug Safety – Made for people who
live alone, this app checks on you at
Do you hate typing in your password every a time of day you select. You press
time you reboot? You can use a personal a green check mark on the app and
identification number (PIN) for this PC receive a quote of the day. If you fail
only. The PIN, which is only numbers—no to check in, your emergency contacts
mixed case letters or special characters— are notified. Android, iOS; free
might not sound too secure, so use this only
on a PC that is in a secure location and has BSafe – This voice-activated SOS system sends your
limited users. It doesn't compromise the location to your selected contacts and automatically streams
security of your Microsoft account anywhere else because and records emergency video. Features a built-in siren.
it is specific to this PC. Also, the PIN can be as many digits Android, iOS; free
as you desire, but too many defeats the purpose.
Dark Sky Weather – Provides hyperlocal weather info for
To set up a PIN go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, the next hour. Don’t get caught in a storm! iOS; $3.99/
and click the Add button under PIN. Enter the PIN you lifetime
want and restart the PC. If you've already got a PIN, you'll
see options to change it, remove it, or click "I forgot my Contact me (cschienvar@verizon.new) with your favorite
PIN" to recover it. apps and/or websites and we will share them with our
community.
Are you the only person who ever uses your PC and is
it in a secure location? Then you can skip the password
login that appears after every reboot or sometimes even
when you come back from the screensaver. Go to the User
Accounts control panel by typing "netplwiz" in the search
ZOOM PRESENTATION
bar. Select the account, uncheck the box next to "Users By Bobbie Preiser
must enter a username and password to use this computer".
You'll get a confirmation box that asks you to enter that Riviera homeowner, Joyce Felsenfeld, a docent at the
very password—twice. Click okay. reboot the PC and it Princeton University Art Museum, created a very well
will go to the desktop without requesting a password. Don't received and fantastic ZOOM presentation about the life,
do this if it's a shared PC. Remember, you'll still need to times and art of French 19th century artist, Edouard Manet.
know the password if you're logging into the PC remotely. She was very interesting and knowledgeable. We look
forward to additional ZOOMS from Joyce.
One easy way to speed up your PC: Go to the Settings
app's System > Power & sleep. From here you can select a
Power Mode under Performance and Energy. For a PC, you
can move the slider to Best Performance. For a laptop, you
may want to limit the power you use choose Best Energy
Savings or a Balance Plan. You can also select how long
your PC and your monitor stay awake when you are not
using it.
20 RIVIERA REVIEW • January 2021HAPPY January BIRTHDAY TO…
PEARL ZANE GREY
By Paula Deutsch
Pearl Zane Grey was born Jan. 31, world records, including being the first person to land a
1872 in Zanesville, Ohio, a town 1,000 lb. fish on sporting tackle. The Spirit of the Border
founded by his mother’s ancestors. (1905) became a best seller. Riders of the Purple Sage
Zane’s father was a dentist and was his most popular novel. The breakthrough success of
often used Zane as an assistant. The Heritage of the Desert (1910) enabled Zane to establish a
family moved to Columbus, Ohio home in California and a hunting lodge in central Arizona.
in 1889; his father’s dental practice He would spend several months each year gathering
failed. Zane was deeply scarred experiences and adventures whether on “safari” in the wilds
by his father’s failure, and his family’s decline from its of Colorado or fishing off Tahiti; and then spend the rest
distinguished heritage. of the year weaving them all into tales for serialization,
Zane was an enthusiastic baseball player and fisherman. magazine articles, or the annual novel.
He played baseball on semi-pro teams and was contacted By 1912 Zane had become a household name; his publishers
by representatives from several universities. He decided paired his novels with some of the best illustrators of the
on dental school at the University of Pennsylvania, but time, including N. C. Wyeth and Frank Schoonover. From
his scholarship was contingent upon his performance at a 1915-1924 a Grey book was in the top 10 on the best-seller
tryout. In the sixth inning of a game against a strong rival, list every year except 1916.
Zane was tapped to pitch, with Penn down 4-2. He held Zane Grey died Oct. 23, 1939. He was a prolific writer
the other team hitless for 3 innings. He also hit a double who is considered to be the father of the modern American
that scored the winning run for Penn. Zane greatly lacked Western novel. He idealized the Western frontier. Zane
academic skills and discipline but did graduate and was was called the people’s author. He wrote to live and lived
certified in dentistry in Oct. 1897. He practiced in New to write. In addition to his 56 Western books, he wrote 3
York City in an impoverished area. His patients had little Ohio River novels, 3 collections of short stories, 2 hunting
money with which to pay him, so Zane had little income. books, 6 juvenile books, 2 books of baseball stories, and
Zane and his brother often camped on the upper Delaware 8 fishing books.
River. He found that camping and fishing rejuvenated
him. Zane began writing in the evenings to offset the
tedium of his dental practice. He decided to write about
his courageous, resourceful ancestors who had settled
in the historic Ohio River Valley. His boyhood thrill at
their adventures motivated Zane to novelize both his “COVID” PROJECTS
family’s own story and the stories of many other pioneer
homesteaders, ranchers, cowhands, gamblers, and soldiers While we have all been somewhat “shut-
who were part of the great migration westward across
in” these past months, many projects have
America. His first novel, Betty Zane, (1903) was based on
an ancestor’s journal. probably been created.
He met Lina (Dolly) Roth in 1900; they married in 1905 The newsletter would like to publish photos of
and had 3 children. Dolly’s inheritance provided a financial some of these (e.g., jigsaw puzzles, needlepoint,
cushion for the family. Zane decided to abandon dentistry
for full-time writing. Dolly’s belief in his writing was
knitting, paint by number, cleaned closets, etc.).
the single factor most responsible for the success of his
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lengthy career.
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Zane had a love of the outdoors and adventure. He
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made hunting trips to the new tourist attraction, the
Grand Canyon, and was among the first to travel its new
backcountry trails. He avidly pursued salt-water fishing
from Nova Scotia to New Zealand. He earned a dozen
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