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The BEACON  The Official newsletter of greenbriar oceanaire
    Volume 18 • issue 12                                DECember 2021

“The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings
  and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.”
                         –Anonymous

               11 Roberts Road • Waretown, New Jersey

                               1 Heritage Circle
                              Waretown, NJ 08758
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the BEACON                                                                                               DECEMBER 2021 editor
                                                                                                                     Sally Robinson...609-242-1283
                                                                                    1 Heritage Circle
                                                                                   Waretown, NJ 08758

                        CLUBHOUSE                                                                                                    Table of Contents
                    HOURS OF OPERATION                                                         Newspaper Deadline Schedule............................................ 3
          Monday-Friday                    7:00 am — 10:00 pm
          Saturday                         9:00 am — 10:00 pm                                  Board of Directors & Committee Chairs............................. 4
          Sunday                           9:00 am — 9:00 pm                                   Open Board Meeting Dates.................................................. 4
       Management Office — 609-971-9060                                                        Report of the Board of Directors......................................... 5
           Monday-Friday                    9:00 am — 5:00 pm
                                                                                               Committee Updates......................................................6,8-12
         Concierge desk — 609-693-8484                                                         Township Updates...............................................14,16,20-21
           Monday-Friday 9:00 am — 7:00 pm
           Saturday      9:00 am — 5:00 pm                                                     Trivia............................................................................. 22,53
           Sunday	CLOSED                                                                       Clubs......................................... 23,24,26-28,30,31,34-37,41
                         Fitness center                                                        Culinary Corner................................................................. 42
           Monday-Saturday                  7:00 am — 10:00 pm
                                                                                               Handy Manny..................................................................... 44
           Sunday                           7:00 am — 9:00 pm
                                                                                               Oceanaire Library.............................................................. 48
                             indoor pool
          Daily                              8:00 am — 8:00 pm                                 Book Review...................................................................... 50
          Guest Hours                       12:00 pm — 4:00 pm                                 Previews Of Upcoming Attractions................................... 56
                         clubhouse bar                                                         Neighbor to Neighbor Bulletin Board................................ 54
                             Tuesday-Saturday
                           12:00 pm — 10:00 pm                                                 Clubhouse Activities.......................................................... 62

                         Luigi's express
        Tuesday-Friday                       9:00 am — 6:00 pm
                 Call (609)693-7160 for more information                                                Article Submission Deadline Schedule
       If you are not fully vaccinated, we strongly suggest you wear a mask when
                             participating in Clubhouse Activities                                      January issue due........December 10, 2021
                                                                                                        February Issue due......... JANUARY 12, 2022

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individual contributors and they do not represent the opinions or                                                  Beacon Committee
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                     Board of Directors                                                      committee chairs
                                                                                   Alternative Dispute Resolution...........Rachelle Hafey
                                                                                                                                         Joan Sohmer
                                                                                   Architectural Review..........................Aaron Shapiro
                                                                                   Dining and Events..............................Anthony Pellegrino
                                                                                   Election.............................................Hannah Schmidt
                                                                                   Facilities............................................Les Vaccaro
         Susan Schmidt            fRANK cASALE         Anthony Corbisiero          Finance..............................................Anthony Manino
         President BOD            Vice president           TREASURER               Golf Advisory.....................................Brooke Manino
                                                                                   The Beacon........................................Steve Zigman
                                                                                   Pool Committee.................................Beau Grega
                                                                                   Roads and Grounds............................Tom Pickens
                                                                                   Website.............................................No Chair
                                                                                                 Board of Directors
                                                                                              Open Meeting Dates 2021
                      Mike DeCicco           Larry Saunders
                       Secretary                At- Large                            ► Monday, December 20, 2021
                                                                                     ► Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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Report from the Board of Directors
                                             Written by Susan Schmidt

   In the past month, the Board has been continuing               The Board has seen many residents applying for our
to get Greenbriar “back to normal.” Do we even know            committees. Good luck to all. It is wonderful to see so
what that means after what we have all faced for               many volunteers that are willing to commit their time
over a year? Each week you will see more and more              and talents to make Greenbriar a wonderful place to
activities being offered. Yes, there are still many Covid      live.
restrictions in place, but with the creativity of our staff,
                                                       The Board has been busy working with the Finance
committees, and clubs, we are moving forward.       as we planned our budget for 2022. By the time you
   Our D&E committee has started to offer more read this, you have probably seen and made comments
entertainment in the Pub and we once again see some on the budget. We are happy that once again what we
improvement in bar attendance. Keep looking at are proposing is a fully balanced budget.
the Calendar of Events to see what may be offered,     We are still waiting for proposals to come in from
especially as we approach our Holiday season.       restauranteurs to get our restaurant and catering service
   Speaking of holidays, we see a lot of events being operational. The kitchen is being prepped for a new
planned by our many clubs. While we still have restauranteur with cleaning, organizing and purchasing
attendance restrictions in place, you should be able to new items.
attend at least one of these celebrations.                 There will be many changes as we move forward
                                                        to normal; please let us know what you would like
                                                        to see.

Susan Schmidt             Frank Casale          Anthony Corbisiero        Michael deCicco        Larry Saunders
President BOD             Vice President            Treasurer                Secretary           Member at Large

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The Beacon Committee
                                             Written by Sally Robinson, Vice Chair

                        The Beacon Committee met on              our residents rallied to provide interesting articles and
                     November 9, 2021. Steve Zigman,             stories for our publication even when our community
                     Chair, discussed the new method of          was virtually shut down. We are the only 55+ community
                     processing The Beacon input, from           that continued to publish throughout the Covid-19
submitters’ email to final proof edits, electronically.          pandemic! I think the appearance of The Beacon each
Steve also distributed copies of the revised Mission             month was a real morale booster. Thank you to all our
Statement and Job Descriptions for review and comment            contributors. I had the advantage of having a wonderful
by committee members.                                            committee to work with throughout the years. I’d also
   Benita Cardaccio presented an update from the                 like to thank the Board of Directors for their steadfast
Library Sub-Committee concerning the status of new               support of The Beacon.
furniture for the library, new books, book reviews and
other matters to be discussed at the next Sub-Committee              On the Cover
meeting. A budget request for $125 per month for 2022                Goose Pond Farm is located at 11 Roberts Road,
has been submitted by the Beacon Committee for the               Waretown. Any day beginning November 1, you can
purchase of new books.                                           visit and tag your perfect Christmas tree. Then on a
   Additional discussions involved seeking new ideas             weekend of your choice, you can cut it down and bring
for series of articles on different topics, especially           it home! Every tree is $55 and they are beautiful. It’s a
during the winter months when some outdoor clubs                 lovely spot to visit even if you don’t want a tree!
cease to contribute articles. Under review is a revised
Guidelines Brochure which will provide all contributors
with information designed to answer any questions they
might have as to the proper procedures for submitting
articles and photographs.
   On a personal note: December is my last issue as
an editor of The Beacon after serving on this committee
for six years. It has been an honor and a pleasure to
work with the residents of this wonderful community
and chronicle the activities, adventures and memories
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Dining and Events Committee
                                Written by Mary Ann Carr • Photos by Sue Vogel

   We welcome December, the last month of
2021. Looking back, this past year was one of
transition. We slowly but surely emerged from
the physical and emotional Lockdown of 2020.
Our hearts are lighter; our spirits brighter!
While taking necessary precautions, especially
getting our vaccinations and boosters, we feel so
much safer taking part in our favorite activities
with our families, friends, and neighbors. We
Greenbriar residents once again are able to
enjoy our many amenities as we return to our
very special lifestyle.
   Our Pub (with a 90 person capacity)
continues to provide a favorite gathering place     Our happy ambassador Gambel       NGXB entertains residents at the Pub
                                                         for NGXB at the Pub
for friends to meet and mingle. A menu for
fall Speciality Drinks is displayed on the bar,
including the Candy Corn Martini. In addition,
live entertainment has returned for our listening
pleasure. Back by popular demand, singer
Gerard Esposito performed in the Pub on
October 26 and November 30, and NGXB
entertained us on the piano on November 9.
   Residents are also taking advantage of
Luigi’s Express, our newest and extremely
popular amenity. They continue to add menu
items per residents’ requests, including Cuban
sandwiches, chili, tossed salads and chef salads.
Also offered are daily and weekly specials, all
of which can be picked up or delivered to our               Residents singing the Star Spangled Banner at the Pub
Pub/restaurant area.
   With all safety precautions (proof of
vaccinations, temperature checks, and mask
requirements) in place, many of our clubs have
been able to sponsor concerts and plan their
holiday parties in our Ballroom. Residents
were entertained by the Rave-Ons, a Simon and
Garfunkle tribute duo, and the Jersey Four.
   Looking ahead, on Wednesday, December 15,
the Glee Club and the Jukebox Band will host
a holiday concert in the Ballroom. In addition,
we are eagerly anticipating our BYOE New
Year’s Eve Gala, which will include an Open
Bar, Champagne Toast and DJ to welcome in
                                                                Alicia with Kimmy, Maegan, Janine and Nicole
the year 2022.

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hours given by Frank Fontana, we proudly present the
fabulous GOCA Entertainment Schedule of 2022:
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  • March 25 – The FDR Band
  • April 22 – The Sensational Soul Cruisers
  • May 17 – Doobie Others / Tribute to the Doobie
    Bothers
  • June 22 – Car Club / The Inferno’s Band
  • July 12 – Best of the Eagles (Tribute to the Eagles)
  • August 23 – Jack’s Country Band w/Line Dance
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           These events are tentative and subject to change                                                screening, oral cancer screening and
                                                                                                               necessary digital radiographs.
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meaningful this year. During the past 15 months,
we have learned how precious and fragile life is.
We are grateful to reconnect with our loved ones near
and far.
   As the year draws to a close, we take this opportunity
to thank Alicia and her talented, dedicated Concierge
staff, as well as Dennis and his hard working maintenance
team, for all they do to support not only our Committee
but all residents of Greenbriar.
  In conclusion, we will soon be toasting the arrival of the
New Year. Our hearts are filled with hope and
optimism.
   Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!

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Roads and Grounds Committee
                                                     By Joan Jones

                 Snow Removal Procedures & Zones For 2021-2022
  Emergency snow clearing will be provided only for those who require emergency medical/life sustaining
equipment and/treatment(s) and are registered with the GOCA management office. A doctor’s verification must be
submitted with the registration for emergency snow clearing.
   1. Snow removal on roadways is initiated when snowfall amounts exceed 2”.
   2. All fire hydrants currently have a 6’ flag on top and are cleared as appropriately needed for fire department
personnel.
   3. Vehicles should not be parked in roadways if snow is anticipated. Residents are encouraged to park vehicles
in their garage whenever possible. If you have temporary parking needs beyond that of your garage/driveway, you
may park on the restaurant side of the clubhouse.
   4. Driveways will be started when snowfall has stopped and roadways are clear. Needed ice melt will be applied
to driveways once.
   5. Snowfall of 2 – 10” will be cleared from roadways and driveways within 24 hours after snowfall has ceased.
   6. Snowfall in excess of 10” will be cleared from roadways and driveways as quickly as conditions and equipment
allow.
   7. Walkways leading to the front door will be cleared and ice melt will be applied to the area once.
   8. As time and equipment allow, snow clearing will take place in eight different zones (areas) of the community
concurrently.
   9. As a zone is completed, equipment will be sent to zones which are still being cleared.
   10. Mailboxes will be cleared as equipment and manpower become available.
   11. Contracted snow removal workers cannot provide any additional individual snow removal service to
homeowners.
   12. The street order in which snow is cleared is rotated throughout the season.

                                         SNOW CLEARING ZONES

     ZONE 1	RUMSON CT, BELMAR BLVD, LOCH ARBOR CT, LONGPORT CT, BEACH HAVEN WAY
     ZONE 2  SHIP BOTTOM LN, HOLGATE CT, VENTNOR CT, BAYVILLE WAY, BAY HEAD CT
     ZONE 3  PANCOAST RD, STRATHMERE ST, SEABRIGHT LN, FAIR HAVEN WAY
     ZONE 4	BRADLEY BEACH WAY, SEA GIRT LN, MILLSTONE WAY, CHADWICK CT,
     	MARGATE WAY, CAPE MAY CT, STONE HARBOR WAY
     ZONE 5  HARVEY CEDAR WAY, BRIELLE CT, MANTOLOKING LANE
     ZONE 6	AVALON WAY, HIGHLAND DR, POINT PLEASANT LN, EAGLESWOOD DR
     ZONE 7	BRIGANTINE BLVD, OCEAN GROVE LN
     ZONE 8  SPRING LAKE BLVD, MANASQUAN RD, LAVALETTE LN

     Note: The order in which streets are listed does not reflect the order in which streets will be cleared.

     Enjoy your winter holidays and stay warm!

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Golf Advisory Committee
                                          Written and submitted by Rich Wortman
                                                          We are now entering our winter phase here at Greenbriar, as
                                                       closing the course on Christmas Eve approaches. 10:00 shotgun
                                                       starts began on November 9th. A large number of players
                                                       continued to play through the month, taking advantage of mild
                                                       weather and course conditions.
                                                          Superintendent Steve Juhring and his Indigo Golf staff are
                                                       winding up their fall projects, including aeration of the fairways
                                                       and tees. The Meticulous maintenance staff has completed
                                                       cutting the brush in all the basin areas, giving the course a
                                                       different appearance.
                                                          The Golf Advisory Committee has been busy interviewing
      Columbus Day Tournament Mixed Division
                                                       prospective members to fill the expiring terms of six members.
                    Winning Team                       The candidates approved by the Board will be announced
         (L to R) Barry Zielinski, Jeri Zielinski,     shortly and the entire 2022 Committee will be seated at the next
            Sally Ann Quigley, Jerry Quigley
                                                       meeting. The Committee is busy with the discussion of course
                                                       renovation projects and a reorganization of communication
                                                       methods. The goal is to streamline and improve how the
                                                       Committee effectively distributes golf information to the
                                                       membership as well as residents.
                                                          The tournament season concluded with the Columbus Day
                                                       tournament. Though the results were available by press time and
                                                       announced in the November Beacon, photos were not available.
                                                       See the pictures included with this and next month's articles to
                                                       view the winners.
                                                          The weather might have cooled a bit, but the Hole-in-One
                                                       pace continues to stay hot with three more! Orysia Marino
                                                       scored her ace on October 31 on Hole 16, followed by Rick
         Pat Galante at hole 12 on November 4
          celebrates his third Greenbriar ace...       Dove on the same hole on November 2. On November 4, Pat
                                                       Galante enjoyed his third Greenbriar Hole-in One on Hole 12.
                                                       Congratulations to all!
                                                          We ask that our members contribute to the Holiday Golf
                                                       Staff Appreciation Fund. This is a wonderful way to show
                                                       appreciation to our golf staff at this time of the year. Donations
                                                       are to be placed in the GAC mailbox near the Concierge desk
                                                       in the clubhouse by December 15. Please make out checks to
                                                       GOCA GAC.
                                                          All residents are reminded that after the course closes for the
                                                       winter, the cart paths can be used for walking and biking. Please
                                                       be aware that maintenance vehicles may also be on the paths.
                                                         Golf Tip   For many of us, golf is, or will be, in the “off
                                                       season.” It is a suitable time to consider areas of improvement
                                                       to work on for 2022.
                                                           One general principle that works on all shots is to develop a
                                                       way to make solid contact. It sounds obvious, but if we channel
  A Halloween hole in       Rick Dove is happy about
 one for Orysia Marino       his November 2 ace on     all our effort into that one goal, there will be effective results.
   on the 16th hole.                hole 16!
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Did you ever hit a driver or fairway club where you        If You Value It – Protect it
know you “didn’t get it all?” We can easily sense that                insure with
was not a solid shot, struck away from the middle of
the club. It is the same with putting; we know when
we roll a putt off the toe or heel of the putter.
   Part of the solution lies in body movement.
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                                                           december 2021 • Greenbriar Oceanaire           13
News From Outside The Gates
                       Written by Committeeman Ken Baulderstone, Township of Ocean

     Ocean Wind 1 Project Update                              The entire property consists of approximately 500 acres
                                                              and the planned project will be on 96.24 acres, making it
   On September 20 Orsted Offshore North America              one of the largest solar farms in New Jersey.
provided this update on New Jersey’s first offshore wind         The developer will purchase the old landfill from the
farm to be located 15 miles off the coast of Atlantic City.   bankrupt owner and pay the unpaid back property taxes,
Ocean Wind 1 is an 1,100 MW wind farm with enough             and going forward will be responsible for the property
capacity to power more than 500,000 homes.                    taxes on the land and the improvements.
   Ocean Wind LLC, a subsidiary of Orsted Wind                   The application has been submitted to the New
Power North America LLC, provided the Township                Jersey Board of Public Utilities and once approved the
with legal notification that an application for a letter of   developer will have a 24-month period to complete the
interpretation (LOI) will be submitted to the New Jersey      project.
Department of Environmental Protection, Division of
Land Use Regulation. It includes the proposed Onshore            Veterans Park Update
Export Cable Route, see illustration below, that will pass
through Forked River on the northern side of Oyster             Due to unexpected delays in receiving materials to
Creek and travel west across Route 9 where the cable          complete the project, the new park was not completed
will swing southwest to cross Oyster Creek. It then goes      by Veterans Day. At this time there continues to be
west for a short distance on land that is south of Oyster     uncertainty of the date by which the contractor will
creek, actually part of Lacey Township and then will          complete the project. With the onset of winter weather it
travel in a north west, west direction to the to a proposed   has been decided to delay the Grand Opening of the park
Onshore Substation. It connects to the PJM Regional           until the spring to enable the participation of all veterans
Power Grid at the Onshore Interconnection Point near          and citizens.
the former Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Generating                 Tradewinds Update
Plant. The Onshore Export Cable will not encroach on
land in the Township of Ocean and will have no negative          Temporary Certificates of Occupancy have been
impact on any Township of Ocean residents.                    issued for all four residential buildings and tenants
                                                              have moved in. The demand has been such that there is
                                                              a waiting list for one-bedroom apartments. The first of
                                                              the commercial buildings is expected to be completed
                                                              in January for tenants to commence fitting out. The
                                                              second commercial building is expected to be completed
                                                              in March. There are several tenants lined up for the
                                                              commercial buildings. The developer is in advanced
                                                              negotiations with the tenant for the pad side north of the
                                                              commercial buildings.
                                                                 If you have topics you would like addressed please
                                                              call me at (609)312-8059, email me at kbaulderstone@
                                                              twpoceannj.gov, or visit me in the Town Hall.

     Solar Farm Update
  Southern Ocean Waretown Solar Farm LLC is                         IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
working with the State of New Jersey Department of                      ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE BEACON,
Environmental Protection, Ocean County, Pinelands                       PLEASE CALL THE PUBLISHER AT:
Commission, and the Township to obtain the necessary
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on Route 532, west of the Garden State Parkway.
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Uncertainty is the most stressful feeling.

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                                 december 2021 • Greenbriar Oceanaire   15
Written by Michal J. Rogalski, Chief of Police
                                                                                               Phone: 609-693-4007 ext. 310
                                                                                         Email: MRogalski@twpoceannj.gov
                                                Holiday Safety Tips
   Criminals love the holidays! The holiday hustle and bustle can sometimes October 2021 Call Statistics
cause us to let our guard down. Here are some tips from the men and women of
                                                                             CALL TYPE         # CALLS
the Ocean Township Police Department on how to celebrate safely.
                                                                                       Alarm/Residential      7
     If you are traveling                                                              Animal Lost/Found      1
 · Get automatic timers for your lights.                                               Business Checks       19
                                                                                       Check Well-being       2
 · Ask a trusted neighbor to watch your home, pick up your mail, shovel your           Civial Matter          1
   sidewalks, and park in your driveway from time to time.                             Complaint/General      1
 · Sign up for the FREE Ocean Township Police Department House Watch                   Escort                 1
   Program.                                                                            Fire alarm             2
                                                                                       Firearms Application 3
    The Ocean Township Police Department House Watch program is designed to
                                                                                       First Aid/Medical     34
provide you with peace of mind by placing your address on an increased patrol          Gas Leak               1
list. Officers in your area will be instructed to conduct an exterior check of your    Handicap Placard       2
residence daily. Our officers will send you an email daily to let you know your        Housewatch            33
residence was checked and everything is okay. Signing up for the House Watch           Identity Theft         1
program is as simple as clicking this link and filling out a few boxes.                K9 Demo                1
    https://www.frontlinepss.com/oceantwpnj                                            MV Stop                3
    If you are unable to enter your house on the list electronically you can do        Open Door/Window       1
so by stopping into police headquarters 24 hours a day / 7 days a week at 50           PESS Evaluation        1
                                                                                       Police Info            1
Railroad Ave., Waretown, NJ 08758.
                                                                                       Property Recovered     1
     If you are out for the evening                                                    Public Assist          4
 · Turn on the lights and a television or radio so it looks like someone is home.      Restraining Order      3
 · Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave, even if           Suspicious MV          1
   it’s just for a few minutes.                                                        Suspicious Person      1
                                                                                       Towing Incident        1
 · Do not display gifts where they can be seen from the outside.
                                                                                       Verbal Dispute         1
     If you are shopping                                                               Total                127
 · Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings.
 · Park in well-lit areas and be sure to lock the car, close your windows, and hide all gifts and shopping bags in
   the trunk.
 · Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
 · Carry your purse close to your body and put your wallet in an inside pocket or front pants pocket.
 · Have your keys ready to enter your vehicle when you approach it.
 · Use your “panic button” on your key fob if you become nervous or think you are being followed.
 · Lock your doors immediately upon entering your vehicle.
 · Shopping with the grandkids? Teach them to go to a store clerk or security guard if you get separated, and
   don’t allow them to go off by themselves.
 If you are home
 · Always use caution when answering your door for a stranger, but especially during the holiday season!
   Criminals often use disguises and pose as couriers during the holiday season.
 · The holidays are the season for giving, but donate only to trusted charitable organizations. Always ask for
   identification; if you do not get a good feeling from the person, refuse to donate.
 · Always remember that we are here for you…… 609-693-4007 (non-emergency)
   and 911 for emergencies.

16   Greenbriar Oceanaire • december 2021
Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday Season
      and Very Happy New Year!
         Senior Community Media

                      december 2021 • Greenbriar Oceanaire   17
THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
                          WE WILL NOT FORGET THEM
                           WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
                          GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS

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                                     december 2021 • Greenbriar Oceanaire   21
Holiday trivia
                                    Submitted by Frank Pinto

                                         CHRISTMAS
     1. This 1947 classic Christmas movie           7. In what 1942 movie was the song
      “Miracle On 34th Street,” starred John         "White Christmas" introduced?
      Payne, Maureen O’Hara, and Edmund
      Gwenn. Who played the part of the      8. In the 1946 movie “It’s A Wonderful
      little girl?                            Life” how do you know that an angel
                                              has received its wings?
     2. Who were the stars of the 1954 movie A) A light flashes;
      “White Christmas”?                      B) A Trumpet sounds;
                                              C) A bell rings.
     3. What was the Christmas song "Jingle
      Bells" originally called?              9. In 1953, this Christmas song was
                                              Eartha Kitt’s biggest hit of her career.
     4. What did Ralphy want more than        Can you name it?
      anything in the 1983 movie
      “A Christmas Story”?                   10. Can you name Santa’s nine reindeer?
     5. What three characters sing the              11. Who wrote "How The Grinch Stole
      chipmunk song?                                 Christmas?"
     6. Can you name the twelve days of             12. What were Frosty The Snowman’s
      Christmas?                                     last words?

                                         HANUKKAH
      1. What does the word Hanukkah                 6. What letters appear on the Israeli
       mean?                                          dreidel?
      2. When is the menorah lit?                    7. What is the name of the candle used
                                                      to light the others?
      3. Potato pancakes are a traditional
       food eaten during this holiday. What          8. How many candles are in a menorah?
       are they called in Yiddish?
                                                     9. Who was the villain of Hanukkah?
      4. What chant is traditionally sung
       during the lighting of the menorah?           10. Where should the menorah be
                                                      placed?
      5. What was the miracle of Hanukkah?
                                         —Solution on page 53—

22   Greenbriar Oceanaire • december 2021
Greenbriar Oceanaire Women’s Club
                           Article written by Norma Couvelha and Susan Bariletto

   It’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit at
Greenbriar. After all, it’s the most wonderful time of
the year. It’s the one time when we all act a little nicer,
smile a little easier and cheer a little more. We are the
people we always hoped we would be and find ways
to make life better for those around us. During this
season of giving, let’s not forget to take the time to
slow down and enjoy the simple things. Watch “It’s a
Wonderful Life.” Fix yourself a cup of hot cocoa and
read “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.”
    It’s never too early to mark your 2022 calendar
with dates for our WC meetings; they are on the
4th Thursday of each month. You’ll be able to meet
new friends and greet old friends too! Our first three
meetings for 2022 will be afternoon meetings held at
1:00PM. Hope to see you there. Check the flyers and
our WC website for further information.
                                                                          We Gather 2017. Recognize any faces?
   Although our October 28 WC meeting was cancelled,
so many other events did take place. On November                 The Sunshine Committee is happy to send cards to
13, our Fall Gift Raffle and Bake Sale Fundraiser was         those in our GO Community. As of November of this
held in the ballroom. There were gift certificates, gift      year, 93 cards have been sent to our neighbors. The cards
cards, gift baskets AND a 50/50 for this special event.       varied from Get Well and Sympathy to Thinking of You.
Congratulations to all the winners! This fundraiser           Please let Linda Attanasio (lindaattanasio8@gmail.com)
was so necessary to help support our donations to local       know during the year of anyone who might need a little
organizations for 2022.                                       Sunshine by way of a card.
   On November 18, our annual “We Gather Together”               In the words of John F. Kennedy, “We must find the
also happened in our ballroom. What a wonderful               time to stop and thank the people who make a difference
time was had by all! We shared the joy of cooking             in our lives.” The GOWC thanks all those who have
and celebrating autumn and the holiday season with            been a part of our Club this past year. Your participation
our friends. Everyone brought a favorite purchased            and support is truly appreciated!
or homemade covered dish to share with their table          This year, more than ever, we anticipate the
mates. The surprise entertainment made for a perfect    culmination of 2021 with the celebration of this magical
evening!                                                season. May the joy of the holidays bring you peace,
   Our last holiday event will be a GOWC Holiday good health, and happiness. The GOWC Executive
“Winter Wonderland” catered luncheon which will Board wishes all of you Happy Holidays, Merry
take place on December 6. It has been a tradition for Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah!
our organization to collect gift cards at our Holiday
party for those in need in our local community. If you            H o l i d a y G i f t S u gg e s t i o n s
can contribute a gift card, we welcome your generosity.             To your enemy, forgiveness.
ShopRite gift cards are used for local food banks;                  To an opponent, tolerance.
VISA, Kohl’s Walmart and Target gift cards can help                 To a friend, your heart.
us purchase clothing for Waretown school children.                  To a customer, service. To all, charity.
We also use gift cards for Family Promise and Saint                 To every child, a good example.
Stephen’s Church.                                                   To yourself, respect!

                                                                december 2021 • Greenbriar Oceanaire                 23
Greenbriar Oceanaire Men’s Club
                                          Article and photos by Tom Vosseler
   On November 4, eleven members
of the Men’s Club Executive Board
met to discuss its upcoming projects
and events.
   The first item on the agenda was
a recap of the Rav-Ons show. One
hundred-eighty residents bought                             On November 18, Club members assembled at the
tickets for the show, understanding that all Covid-19    Waretown Senior Center to load bags of groceries and
protocols would be followed. The four band members       turkeys to be distributed to Waretown families in need. This
put on a wonderful show of 50s past hits by artists      was being done once again with the help of the Waretown
including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, the Drifters and   Police who, because of Covid, do the actual delivery of
many many more. The Rav-Ons are a local band which       the turkeys and food bags. The money needed to purchase
has performed at Greenbriar before and the Club hopes    the food is donated by the Men’s Club each year. In total,
to have them back again.                                 48 families were given this holiday distribution so they
   On October 21, the Club hosted a presentation about could have a Happy Thanksgiving with their families.
the Oyster Creek Generating Station. The history of the     Our next upcoming event will be the December 4
nuclear plant was given by Suzanne D. Ambrosio who Holiday Party. A buffet dinner will be offered. Music will
shared a history of the plant from its inception in 1969 be provided by the Strictly 60s Band and the Pub bar will
to its decommissioning in 2018. Many great questions be open. Protocols are limiting attendance to 200 guests,
were asked and answered. If you were not one of the so make your reservations ASAP. The form for table
150 attendees present, there is a video recently posted reservations is included in your flyer packet.
on the Men’s Club website which will educate you on
the plant's history. To view the video, go to the Men’s     The last thing on the agenda is our Seventeenth Annual
Club website and click on the link to get some very      Holiday   Fund appeal. The Club is asking for your generous
interesting and useful information.                      support  so  we can give assistance to local families who
                                                         need our help. Please complete the form provided in the
   On November 11, the Club held its Annual Veterans email flyer and also in the packet delivered in your mail
Day Ceremony. This year the Ceremony was held sleeve. Deposit both form and check, made out to GOMC,
both in the Ballroom and outside for the placing of in the Men’s Club mailbox located next to the Concierge
the Memorial Wreath. The Wreath is always placed desk. Your donation is always greatly appreciated.
under the American and POW flags and in front of the
Memorial Stone Monument. The Ballroom portion               As promised, the following charities are the ones our
started with the presentation of the military services   Club   donated to last month:
flags. Pastor Dawn Corlew from United Methodist
Church gave the invocation, and the Greenbriar Vetwork ................... $4000            Tunnels to Towers.... $5000
Glee Club sang several patriotic songs. Mayor Lydia Homes for                               Disabled American
Dodd spoke briefly and Andrew Dodd read a letter he        our Troops . ............. $2000 Veterans................... $3000
recently wrote about hope and democracy in America. Fisher House .......... $2000
                                                                                            St. Mary’s
Our own Dick McLaughlin shared his famous heartfelt Doctors Without                         Food Bank............... $3000
video about all the military services which he always Borders.................... $1000
produces and narrates himself. A list of names of
Greenbriar residents who served was read.                                                   Total...................... $20,000

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                          december 2021 • Greenbriar Oceanaire     25
Arts & Crafts Club
                                         Written by Jo Meinhart

                                Who doesn’t love the beautiful colors of autumn? We celebrated in October
                             by making a pumpkin fall centerpiece. Our teacher, Benita Cardaccio, provided
                             each participant with a small pumpkin, fall leaves and a scarecrow. Our task
                             involved simply cutting out the center of the pumpkin, inserting a Styrofoam
                             piece to hold the flower stems and then inserting the decorative items.
                                 In November, we changed pace a bit and our teacher Cindy DeVries
                              presented how to make homemade greeting cards and gift tags. Each of us
                              was given three options to pick from. First option was making two greeting
                              cards and 3 gift tags for Christmas. Second option consisted of two cards
                              with Hanukkah being one of them and 3 snowy gift tags. Third option was
                              two larger sized cards. A few years ago we had a teacher demonstrate this and
                              card-making was very well received. At that time we invited someone outside
                              the community to teach us. This time our teacher, Cindy, is a relatively new
                              GO resident and graciously offered to provide instruction on making cards
and tags. Her work prep for each of us was organized and amazing. She provided an assorted array of
stamps, card stock, ink pads and decorative items.
  Our instruction began with making gift tags and proceeded to making two greeting cards. It was intricate
but fun. Everyone left having such crafty items to send or use for the holidays. Our December craft will
be stitchery taught by Lori Groveman. We will also have a celebration of the holiday season with cookies,
coffee and tea.
  Please be advised of the change of date to December 7, and also know that for this year the cookies
will be supplied.
  We at Arts and Crafts want to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday and we hope to see you in the
New Year!

26   Greenbriar Oceanaire • december 2021
Let the power of the
                                                                      wizard work for you
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   Our GIVING TREE project continues until
December 11, so if you haven’t picked a tag from
the tree in the lobby, be sure to do so! Gifts will be
distributed to the residents of Spring Oaks Assisted
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                                                                      of OCEAN COUNTY, LLC
Living Facility in Lacey Township. On that evening,
December 11, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., kindly drop off
your wrapped gift at the clubhouse (with the original
tag attached), and join us for some holiday cheer.
If “drop off day” doesn’t work with your busy holiday
schedule, contact the Quinns at 609 693-4445 to make
other arrangements. Thanks for your support!

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Take a Holiday
                     Health & Fitness Club                                       from Falls and
                     Written & submitted by Walt Kaczka & Tom Robinson           Unwanted Guests
  COVID-19 - the Unwanted Guest
   Great progress is being made in the war against COVID-19. Remember how everything was
shut-down this time last year? This success is due to effective vaccines and boosters. However,
COVID-19 remains a continuing problem with increasing numbers of breakthrough cases, mostly
due to the delta variant. The safety practices to stop/slow the spread are still needed (masks
indoors, social distancing, handwashing/sanitizers, and temperature scans). We don’t know
everyone’s vaccination status, and others have stopped wearing masks indoors, so even though
you are fully vaccinated, you can still contract COVID. All the vaccines provide great protection
(80-90%) from serious infection, hospitalization, and death, but none offer 100% protection,
hence the breakthrough cases.
   Each person’s vaccine immune response varies, (not everyone has 90% immunity). Natural immunity (people who
had COVID), and vaccine immunity decline over time. Boosters strengthen the immune system. SARS CoV-2 will
stick around until we reach herd immunity. It may become endemic, lingering in the environment, but manageable
with vaccinations, yearly like the influenza virus. Virologists, infectious disease doctors, public health doctors and
our great health care professionals continue to fight the good fight. The sources of this information can be found on
the Health & Fitness Club webpage - https://mygocc.com/health-fitness/
   So, this holiday season as we gather with our loved ones, do all you can to keep them safe by not letting COVID,
the Unwanted Guest, into your house. Healthy Holidays!
  Right Steps to Prevent Falls                                 • Wear non-skid, rubber-soled, low-heeled shoes
   If you take care of your overall health, you may lower        that fully support your feet. Don't walk on stairs
your chances of falling, one of the major reasons for            or floors in socks or in shoes and slippers with
ER visits or hospitalization. Most of the time, falls and        smooth soles.
accidents don't "just happen." Here are tips to help you       • Always tell your doctor if you have fallen since
avoid falls and broken bones:                                    your last checkup, even if you aren't hurt when
  • Stay physically active. Plan an exercise program that        you fall.
    is right for you. Regular exercise improves muscles,
    makes you stronger and helps with flexibility. Mild
    weight-bearing activities may slow bone loss from
    osteoporosis.
  • Have your eyes and hearing tested. Even small
    changes in sight and hearing may cause you to fall.
  • Find out about the side effects of any medicine you
    take. If a drug makes you sleepy or dizzy, tell your
    doctor or pharmacist.
  • Get enough sleep. If you are sleepy, you are more
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  • Be very careful when walking on wet or icy
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Do Nothing…But Have Fun!!!
                               Written by Dolores Wojcik
       The month started out with one of our favorite pastimes – eating lunch!
     We went to the Waterside Bar and Grille overlooking the Toms River. The view as
     well as the food, was delightful.
        Next we took a ride to Cape May to have a very
     nice lunch at the Lobster House. After lunch the cars
     split up. One group took a ride to Sunset Beach and
     then walked through the Cape May Shops and ended
     up with a walk to Congress Hall. Back in the car they
     drove over to Wildwood Crest and drove along the
     coastline into Wildwood and made their way onto
     the Parkway for the journey home. The other group
     went on to the Cape May Zoo where they spent an
     enjoyable afternoon visiting all the animals.
        Come join us at our next meeting to plan activities for the new year.
     The meeting is Tuesday, January 18 at 2 pm in our usual meeting
     room, the 2nd floor west wing card room. Hope to see you there!
       On behalf of all the Do Nothing Club members we would like to
     wish all of our Greenbriar neighbors a happy and healthy New Year.
            For more information call Dolores Wojcik at 609-693-0778,
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Reynold’s Garden Center Gives the Gardenaires Tips on Holiday Decor
                              Written by Judy Sylvester/Photos by Tom Vosseler
   President Emily McLaughlin welcomed                           Dario has been creating these pots for
members to the November meeting. Jan                             Reynold’s customers for 14 years.
Chaudron, membership chair and chair                                The second set of table-scapes were
of the nominating committee, announced                           themed around the December holidays. The
2021 membership at 299, and then read the                        same dark green cloth was used along with
slate of officers nominated for 2022. Those                      a folded glittery accent cloth in the middle
nominated were: Judy Sylvester, president;                       of the table, combined with placemats and
Susan Holowiak, vice-president program;                          golden chargers. Lanterns in two sizes
Arlene Hayden, secretary; Jackie Chaudron,                       were placed on the table along with metal
treasurer. After nominations were moved                              candlesticks, candles, small gold trees,
and seconded, the nominees were voted                                and golden reindeer. A variety of napkin
into office. Emily announced some new                                rings were shown to coordinate with the
committee chairs for the Executive                                   table décor. For a less formal table, they
Board. Lois Wortman will assume the job                              removed the center glittery cloth and
of hospitality, Karen El Koury will serve                            added two small, fresh holiday floral
as publicity/scholarship chair, and Donna                            pieces, white candles, fresh greenery
Wightman chair of special projects. All                              among the candles, gold balls, white
other Board members will remain in their                             rose heads, and small votives. Small
current positions.                                                   sprigs of greenery were placed in each
   Emily introduced Peg, Karen, and                                  napkin ring.
Dario, the team from Reynold’s, to begin                                Following the presentation, which
the program. Peg and Karen first created                             was enthusiastically received by the
a casual fall table-scape featuring rustic                           members, three door prizes given by
materials such as burlap placemats,                                  Reynold’s Garden Center were awarded.
wooden and metal candlesticks, a variety                              One lucky winner received a basket
of candles, dried leaves and hydrangeas,                              with fresh fall plants, another a basket
chargers with contrasting plate, colorful                             with fall themed items from Reynold’s
napkins, and small pumpkin candles as                                 gift shop, and the third a $100 gift
possible favors for guests. For a more                                certificate to use at Reynold’s. A fourth
formal look, they changed the table items,                            member won the centerpiece created by
adding a fresh, oblong centerpiece, metal                             Sue Holowiak for the hospitality table.
candlesticks, colorful candles, and fresh                             Each member present received a 20%
greenery. Each table had its own theme                                off coupon card to use at Reynold’s in
and was lovely.                                                      the coming months.
   Next, it was Dario’s turn to show the                               The final Gardenaires event of the
members how he takes a large decorative                             year will be the members-only holiday
pot with fall flowers planted in it and turns                       tea on December 14th featuring John
the pot into a display that can be vibrant                          Newman, the singing florist from
from late fall through the winter months.                           Manasquan, New Jersey. The Greenbriar
He cut off the fall plants and inserted into                        community can enjoy the holiday lights
the pot several branches of greens such                             on the clubhouse, once again funded
as pine, cedar, cypress, and magnolia.                 by the Gardenaires, and the lobby décor installed by
He embellished the greenery with large pinecones Gardenaires members. May you have a happy holiday
on stems, small birch logs, decorative branches in season.
white and gold, straw stars, red and gold Christmas
balls wired to branches, and finally, a beautiful bow.

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