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CANAL WALK’S OWN WEBSITE
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FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEATHER NEWS also let more sunlight in to keep our lawns healthy. This year the focus
As this article goes to print in early January, a lot has happened will be on oak trees.
at Canal Walk. We had a significant snowfall of over 6 inches in late The Board approved a street crack filling project and it is scheduled
December, the first major snow event of this winter season. The Board to be completed in January.
and the management team will be discussing how to improve the The decorating project of the Club Room is scheduled to restart in
response time for clearing driveways and walkways with LMS, our February.
snow clearing company in January.
Speaking of weather, Jeff Morrison, our Community weather TRANSITION
expert, advises us that December was predicted to be colder than average Our Engineering firm, FWH, was out to inspect the Bryant Court
by the weather service but it actually turned out to be three degrees area. This second inspection included transition deficiencies as well as
warmer. January and February are predicted to be warmer so, while common area issues that were noted by homeowners. We expect to get
forecasts may be interesting to read, they are not necessary accurate! the second draft report in January.
BLOCK CAPTAINS’ COMMITTEE UPDATE FINANCES
We had a zoom Block Captains’ meeting with the new Board We ended the year in good shape with our snow removal budget.
liaisons. The main topic discussed was the definition and responsibilities Most other expenses for fiscal 2020 are within budget. Final figures are
of a Block Captain. We also solicited ideas from the group about projects not available at this time.
for the future. The first project of the newly energized Committee is to The payment coupon books were sent out with a copy of the 2021
gather information to update our resident contact information files. This budget to all residents. The Board will begin work on the next budget
is important to make sure we have the correct e-mail addresses and in the fall of 2021.
phone numbers so we can send out information quickly and accurately.
There are several open streets on the Block Captains’ Committee CANAL WALK MOVING FORWARD
where we need resident volunteers. Please contact Tom Merklinger in The Board is busy undertaking new projects such as updating the
our Management Office for an application if you are interested. Canal Walk website to make a secure area to post minutes, budgets and
financial documents.
COVENANTS COMMITTEE Please make sure you are signed up for our Community Update
A hearty thanks goes out to Dave Lyttle who stepped down as emails. Contact Cathy Vaccaro if you need to be added to the mailing.
Chairperson of the Covenants Committee after years of dedicated Covid waivers must be returned to Cathy Vaccaro in our
service. We would like to welcome Ron Lerner as the new committee Management Office. If you have not submitted the form yet, or need
Chairperson. Ron has served on the committee for many years and is a form, contact the Management Office or download it from the Canal
familiar with all of the PMR procedures. Walk website.
We need people to apply for open positions on the Covenants The Board is in the beginning stages of developing a reopening
Committee, especially those who have familiarity with reading property plan for the Clubhouses and other amenities. In addition to drawing on
survey plans and construction drawings, and are able to calculate the advice of our attorney and insurance advisor, we will be seeking
square footage and understand property line issues. Please contact Tom input from the Township and County Health Departments. Due to ever-
Merklinger in our Management Office for the application. changing uncertainties, e.g., NJ Executive Orders, CDC guidelines,
vaccine availability, we do not have a firm timeline at this time. More
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS information to follow as it becomes available.
Trees are scheduled for trimming on ten blocks in the Community David Gelfand for the Board of Directors
to keep branches away from homes, sidewalks and driveways. This will Nick Iorio, Bernie Worst, David Gelfand, Alice Krihak
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Acting Up�������������������������������������������������� 15 Government Affairs������������������������������������� 4 Potpourri, Jokes, Food for Thought ���� 26, 27
Be Green. Go Green. Guidelines for Photographs������������������������ 33 Reminder on Photo Submissions �������������� 33
Help Save Our Environment������������������ 5 Hadassah���������������������������������������������������� 14 Restaurants/Food���������������������������������������� 30
Book Review���������������������������������������������� 30 Health and Safety Awareness Team ���������� 10 Shutterbugs������������������������������������������ 18, 19
Canal Walk Quilters ���������������������������������� 27 Home Hints������������������������������������������������ 15 Spanish Tertulia������������������������������������������ 29
Canal Walk Women’s Bible Study ������������ 15 Indo-American Club���������������������������������� 28 Staying Healthy������������������������������������������ 23
Club Meeting & Activities Dates�������������� 32 Irish American Club���������������������������������� 10
Sudoku ������������������������������������������������������ 16
Community Updates������������������������������������ 4 Italian American Club�������������������������������� 16
Solution������������������������������������������������ 33
Computer Corner �������������������������������������� 23 Itch’n’ To Stitch����������������������������������������� 12
Sunday Cinema������������������������������������ 16, 17
Contact List����������������������������������������������� .34 Jewish-American Heritage and
The Animal Corner������������������������������ 24, 25
Covenants Committee���������������������������������� 4 Culture Club���������������������������������������� 14
Cover Photo Credit�������������������������������������� 6 Library Information ���������������������������� 22, 23 Then and Now�������������������������������������������� 21
Crossword�������������������������������������������������� 11 Men’s Club���������������������������������������������� 6, 7 To See Clubhouse Activities On Your TV �� 4
Solution������������������������������������������������ 29 National Groundhog Day�������������������������� 15 Veterans’ Club�������������������������������������������� 14
E-mail Google Group���������������������������������� 5 Newsletter Committee ������������������������������ 33 Winter Fun ������������������������������������������������ 25
Free Medical Equipment������������������������������ 4 Newsletter Committee E-mails������������������ 33 Women’s Club�������������������������������������������� 10
From The Board of Directors���������������������� 3 Pickleball������������������������������������������������������ 9 Young at Heart ������������������������������������������ 15
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COVENANTS COMMITTEE COMMUNITY UPDATES
Many thanks to Dave Lyttle for his eight years of work for the Members of the Board Advisory Panel who are in the
Covenants Committee. I was appointed by the CW Board to take his Communications Improvement Group have recommended to the Board
place. I have been a resident for 15 years and a committee member for that we remind homeowners that timely communications are available in
5 years. Community Updates. Community Updates are emailed to homeowners
Basically, the CC committee is tasked with ensuring that to supplement the information that is contained in the Newsletter.
any external modification to your home conforms to existing and The Updates are typically used to quickly disseminate time-
documented rules. As of this writing, these include the overall Rules sensitive information since they do not have the three to four week
and Regulations (4/1/2019), Solar Collection Systems (8/2011), Decks lag time that Newsletter articles have. Topics in the past have included
(5/2015), and Natural Gas Electric Generators (4/2020). Copies of these updates related to the impact of COVID-19 on the operation of our
forms are available from Cathy Vaccaro in the management office. The clubhouses and activities, Comcast cable TV, community trips and
last three are also available on the website at canalwalkhoa.com. events, show tickets, security/safety information, gate closures and the
All external modifications require completing the PMR form status of community improvements and repairs.
(available from office or website), and must include: If you are not receiving Community Updates via email, contact
• Description and/or drawing of modification, brochures for storm Cathy Vaccaro (cathy@askaa.com) in the Management Office and ask
doors, windows, etc. to be added to the distribution list.
• Valid Contractor’s Home Improvement license Board of Directors
• Insurance Certificate (made out according to the sample
provided).
This application must be submitted to the office no later than
the second Tuesday of the month. The committee meets on the third
Tuesday of the month to review submittals and provides a response to
the homeowner by the end of that week.
It is the essential to contact your CC member (listed in your letter FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
to proceed) when your PMR work is completed so that a final inspection
can be done and the file closed. If you are in need of medical equipment or
As you probably know, our committee, presently consisting of have equipment that you no longer have use
Jeff Green, Len Perre, Ujwal Ranadive and Marion Zotti, meets to for, please contact us. Here at Canal Walk, we
discuss and review Property Modification Requests (PMR) submitted recycle wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs,
by homeowners through the CW office. Of note, the fact that we are raised toilet seats, canes and a few smaller
subject to covid19 restrictions, these monthly meetings have been via items. We are in touch with a faith-based
email and Zoom, which has made everyone’s job more difficult in organization that also houses a large
review of paperwork. supply of medical equipment. There is
We are anticipating adding new members to the committee to no fee or time restriction for the material.
replace Dave Gelfand and Millye Nichols (much appreciate their years Joan Klimpl 908-581-8246
of effort) as well as being able to cover the many new streets in our Kathy Caragher 732-564-5476,
community. Cathy Condus 201-213-7721
There are positions open on the Covenants’ Committee.
Familiarity with reading property survey maps and construction
drawings, and the ability to calculate area and understand property
line issues are attributes that are necessary. Please contact Tom
Merklinger in our management office for applications.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Submitted by Ron Lerner
The NJ Legislature passed and Governor Murphy signed new
regulations for controlling stormwater runoff. The Regulation requires
all cities and towns to pass local Ordinances putting forth rules for new
developments. (existing units are grandfathered). The new Ordinances
will describe measures to reduce stormwater flow from a site. Since
1/3 of the Township’s drinking water comes from local rivers this is
important to us all. Jeff Morrison’s Annual Report is a snapshot of the
SOMERSET FAMILY local rainfall experienced here in Canal Walk. While 2020 rainfall did
not pass 2019, compared with 2016 we see a significant increase.
PHYSICAL THERAPY The hearings for the two Hindu Temples on South Middlebush have
been postponed to February. Issues of septic and stormwater runoff are
HAVING BACK OR NECK PAIN? part of the reasons for the delays.
Paul Walitsky
DIFFICULTY WALKING?
WE HAVE THE ANSWER FOR YOU!
We are proud to be open and serving our patients as safely as
possible! Our office follows all CDC guidelines and uses hospital TO SEE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES
grade cleaning solutions. Call us today to set up your free ON YOUR TV:
Telehealth consultation to see if physical therapy is right for you! If you use Comcast as
14 Worlds Fair Drive Suite M • Somerset, NJ 08873 your provider, go to
www.somersetfamilypt.com • 732-356-5363 Channel 1973.
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E-MAIL GOOGLE GROUP
BE GREEN. GO GREEN.
This is an email discussion group whereby we can share information,
HELP SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT using our own group email address. Currently, more than 900 residents
are participating in the group. It has proved to be an efficient method
NOTE: This was compiled a month ago. Facilities and for sharing information pertinent to the community. While having a
schedules for 2021 were not available on-line at press time. Events gmail email account is suggested but not required, it does allow group
below are subject to change. Each County recycling program is members to view and search past postings.
listed on the Somerset County Recycling Website: https://www.
co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/recycling. Check the THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS:
website or call first before venturing out. • To share and receive references or information about vendors,
e.g., “I’m looking for someone to fix...;” “Does anyone know of
FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH: a good dentist, dressmaker, plumber, etc.”
What to Recycle: Tires, scrap metal and usual curbside items. • To sell, purchase, or borrow items, e.g. “I have a ticket for.... and
No Textiles, Hazardous liquids, batteries. would like to sell it;” “Can anyone lend me a baby car seat for
When & Where: first Saturday of the month, Somerset the weekend, etc.”
County Recycling Center 40 Polhemus Lane in Bridgewater from • To discuss common issues with our personal property in order to
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Exceptions due to holidays: January 9, July 10, seek other’s opinions and share possible solutions.
September 11, 2021). Tel: 732-469-3363
THE GROUP IS:
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: • NOT a public group (It is for Canal Walk residents only)
What to Recycle: banned or outdated pesticides, antifreeze, • NOT for commercial or political purposes
motor oil and filters, fluorescent tubes and CFLs, ammonia-based • NOT to be used as a soap box or a vehicle to “vent” about the
cleaners, button-cell or rechargeable batteries. Prescription drugs Board, the HOA, or the builder.
can also be dropped off. No: Smoke or Carbon Monoxide detectors If you are not yet a member and would like to join the Canal Walk
(Men’s Club will recycle), electronics, tires, medical waste (see the Google Group, send an email requesting membership to: canalwalk.
county website for a complete list). group@gmail.com
When and Where: For more information or questions, please call Elaine Whelan
• March 20: 277 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge (732-560-0140), Evelyn Silverstein (732-650-8099) or Chickie Siegel
• April 17: Warren Township Public Works, 1 Bardy Rd. (732-271-5266).
Warren
• June 19: South County Public Works Garage, Submitted by: Evelyn Silverstein, Elaine Whelan, Chickie Siegel
410 Roycefield Rd, Hillsborough
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS:
What to Recycle: computers, televisions, copiers, DVD &
VCR players etc. (See the county website for a complete list.) No
Tax Planning & Preparation for
batteries.
When & Where: First Saturday of the month, drop-offs are at
the South County Public Works (8 AM to 2 PM), 410 Roycefield
Road, Hillsborough (Exceptions due to holidays: January 9,
July 10, September 11, 2021) Note: Weekday drop-offs
Individuals and Businesses
7:30AM – 3:00 PM were suspended in 2020. Call for 2021 info.
Tel: 732-469-3363. ▲ Non-Profit Tax & Advisory Services
MEDICINE & MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL:
▲ Taxation for Trusts & Estates
What to Recycle: prescription drugs (no liquids). ▲ IRS Conflict Resolution
Where & When: (Open 24 hours a day) ▲ Quality Service at Competitive Prices
• Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, County Administration
▲ FREE Initial Tax Consultation
CPA
Building (Lower Level), 20 Grove Street, Somerville. Tel:
908-231-7140. ▲ Over 25 Years of Professional Service
• Franklin Township Police Department, 495 DeMott Lane,
Somerset Tel: 732 873-5533
VIRTUAL
Further Info: www.co.somerset.nj.us/medwaste NTS
APPOINTME
What to Recycle: Sharps and Medical Waste, disposal AVA IL A B LE
containers; call for information
Where & When:
• RWJU Hospital (Somerville) – 908-685-2800 ext. 3258 Mention This Ad to Receive:
35.00 OFF
M-F 9 AM to 5 PM
• St. Peter’s Hospital – 732-742-8600 ext. 8282 $
Note: Medicines can be dropped off on Household Hazardous
Waste days, see above Preparation of Individual
Tax Return for New Clients
OPERATION SECURE SHRED:
Free document shredding scheduled monthly at different
county locations.
Call for an Appointment:
When & Where: [https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/residents/
learn-about-free-document-shredding]
Kevin Fellin, CPA 732.828.6240
2021 schedule not available at press time. KevinFellinCPA@outlook.com
Bruce Davidson 7 Cedar Grove Lane, Suite 34 |Somerset, NJ 08873
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MEN’S CLUB
MEETING CALENDAR:
NOTE: Programs will be Virtual
via Zoom unless we get the all clear
to meet in the Ballroom. Registration
information will be sent via email to all
active members
• February 8: Following the
business meeting, Part II:
Meredith Gemeiner, Director,
Programs and Services at
Alzheimer’s New Jersey.
“Alzheimer’s Disease –
Resources and Support Services
for Caregivers” Registration
is required and is open to the
entire Canal Walk Community.
See the HOAAF Website for
the Link to register online.
• March 8: Tentative at Press
Time – Covid and Vaccine
Update – What you need to
Know.
MEN’S CLUB
YOUTUBE CHANNEL:
The Men’s Club has started a
YouTube Channel to store the speaker
presentations from our most recent
• June: “Aging in Your Own Space”
monthly Zoom meetings.
• July: “Risks of Diabetes and Why a Healthy Diet is So
• May: “Exercise and Stretching at Home; Meditation and
Important”
Relaxation”
• September: “Making Great Pictures Using Your Cell/
Smartphone”
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MEN’S CLUB MEN’S CLUB IN THE CANAL WALK COMMUNITY:
Continued… Over the years the Men’s Club has contributed to the overall
welfare of our community and the surrounding area. Donations have
• October: “The Revolutionary War – Battles of Trenton and included clubhouse defibrillators, chairs and benches along Canal Walk
Princeton” Boulevard, Canal Walk Park Gazebo and Freedom Clubhouse areas.
• November: “Fred Astaire, an American Icon” is not available The Save The Trees campaign installed cages around young trees to
due to copyright restrictions. protect them from the local wildlife.
• December: “NASA’s Next Mars Mission: Perseverance - The
Mars 2020 Rover” (available until February 28 at the request of FRANKLIN FOOD BANK:
the speaker) The Franklin Food Bank and the Canal Walk Men’s Club wishes to
• January 2021 “Alzheimer’s Disease – Early Detection of acknowledge the overwhelming generosity of all those in the community
Signs and Symptoms. How to Differentiate Alzheimer’s from who participated in the December Holiday Food Drive. 2,375 lbs. of
Other Dementias” The videos are available to everyone in the food and $4,690 was collected and donated to the Food Bank. In 2020,
community: https://tinyurl.com/cwmensclubchannel 3,626 lbs. of food and $10,340 was donated by our residents and the
Men’s Club. The Men’s Club wishes to acknowledge the efforts of John
AARP DRIVER SAFETY: T, Paul W and Stan Zacharczyk in making 2020 such a success.
AARP daytime in person Driver Safety classes are canceled through The Food Bank continues to be in dire need of funds and food to
Apri1, 2021. Canal Walk Classes will resume once the Clubhouse re- help feed the many families in town impacted by the pandemic and
opens and there are guidelines for meeting sizes. If you are needing unemployment. Many of the Canal Walk Clubs are supporting the food
certification before your auto policy renews, you can complete the bank in an ongoing effort to help meet the current need in our area by
program online at: https://www.aarpdriversafety.org/ Online Prices: collecting money and food. If you send a check or donate on-line please
$21.95 Member $27.95 Nonmember. If you are an AARP United Health note on the donation that it is from the Canal Walk Men’s Club. https://
Care Supplement Insurance Plan member the course is now free. franklinfoodbank.org.
Bob Cohen & David Gelfand John Tighe 732-560-0391
Paul Walitsky 732-868-3116
BOOK CLUB:
Canal Walk Reading Men invites you to join our active book
group. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month, 7:00-8:30
pm, to discuss a book, either fiction or non-fiction. We select our books
collectively. Our aim is for everyone to have the opportunity to read
books they enjoy and to enrich our experience together. For more
information, please visit https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/canal-
walk-reading-men or contact Eric Rabkin esrabkin@umich.edu).
Eric Rabkin 734-678-5274
GOLF:
2021 Golf Schedule – Think positive but mark your calendars in
pencil. THIS VALENTINE’S DAY,
• The Atlantic City trip is scheduled for June 8 and 9. We will be
at the Tropicana this year. The trip will be for one-night stay TREAT SOMEONE SPECIAL
with two rounds of golf. Cost for golf only, $175; with room
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$225 (double occupancy). Courses include Renault Winery and
Harbor Pines. $100 Deposit required by March 1, 2021.
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Valentin
• The Canal Walk Ryder Cup (men and women) will be played N SPA
e ’s
during the week of July 12-16. A rematch between the Pinstripers
and the Over the Hill Gang, both teams subject to additions and
deletions based upon availability. Format to be a two-person
Gift C
ertificate
s
scramble.
• The July 21 Wednesday outing will be a CW Memorial at Beaver
Brook CC, to remember those friends who have gone on to the
19th hole. A modified shotgun start, “A”, “B” and “C” flights,
scramble format and Italian buffet lunch at $100. The facility is WINTER SAVINGS AT
under new ownership and the course is in great shape.
• The sixth annual Somerset Walkers Cup (men and women) will RAYMOND SALON N SPA
be played on August 17, 18, and 19—course to be determined.
Format to include singles and twosomes, scramble, and best ball.
CW leads 3-2, with one tie.
$1000 JULYSSA
YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT WITH
& MELISSA IN FEBRUARY
• The fall outing is scheduled for Wednesday September 22 and
will again be held at Royce Brook on the West Course with a
OFF Must present ad. Excludes retail purchases. New Customers only.
Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 2/28/2021
modified shotgun start, “A”, “B” and “C” flights, scramble
format and Italian buffet lunch at $100. Belated congratulations FEBRUARY & MARCH
to Dusik Shin who, in July, made a hole-in-one on the 12th at
Green Knoll. Wishing you many more!
Ron Lerner 732-302-0088
$5000 KERATIN STRAIGHTENING
TREATMENT
SOFTBALL:
OFF Must present ad. Excludes retail purchases. New Customers only.
Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 3/31/2021
Keep fit and healthy during the winter so you are ready for spring
play. 1685 Amwell Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
Frank Spataro 732-560-8387
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SOPHISTICATED SENIOR LIVING
,
That s Just Your Style!
THE DELANEY OF BRIDGEWATER. COMING EARLY 2021!
You’ve finally found a senior living solution that suits you—a beautiful
place where you can truly be you. You’ll be proud to invite guests to
see your well-appointed, brand new residence at The Delaney of
Bridgewater, complete with the luxury of provided housekeeping, lawn
service and home maintenance. And whether you choose independent
living or supportive options like assisted living or memory care, there’s
no upfront entry charge—just a simple monthly rent.
Call (732) 733-4568 to learn more about The Delaney of Bridgewater.
Call (732) 733-4568
TheDelaneyofBridgewater.com Information Center: 310 Chimney Rock Road, Unit G300 | Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Community Address: 901 Frontier Road | Bridgewater, NJ 08807
The Dilemma of Living with Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is degenerative After treatment, patients often say
nerve damage commonly caused by a that they have “less pain, burning
lack of blood flow to the nerves in the and pins & needles”, “feel connected
hands and feet. to the ground”, and even “feel safer
Your experience with neuropathy driving”.
may have led you to an unfortunate Call to schedule your appointment
dilemma. Either you live with it, or you for a detailed consultation and
take medications which have negative exam. This will determine the extent
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PICKLEBALL
Pickleball in Colonial Park December 30 2020
This article is being published for the February newsletter, but is “I love the community of people I can now call my friends. Pursuit
being written at the end of December. Things are happening so fast; we of playing better is an addiction. Finally, looking forward to winning a
look to a tried-and-true method of predicting the future. February 2nd game against some of the best.” — Nancy Short
is Groundhog’s Day. This year we will be paying even closer attention “Exercise, both physical and mental (what is the score, am I
to the groundhog, because if he peeks his head out and is wearing a serving, from where? Meeting good people who have become great
facemask, that’s not a good sign. friends!” — Marian Lloyd
The pickleball group has decided not to have scheduled play indoors
as we have in years past. Many have formed separate groups to play at “I love playing with Steve, he’s such a nice guy.” — No One
various places depending upon the weather. Some of us are playing at
Castleton Park and Veterans Park in Somerville. Couples doubles are The most common reasons given by players is the love of the game,
playing at Colonial Park, and some are playing indoors at the brand-new and the camaraderie of the players. There is no better way to make
Flemington Pickleball Club. No matter where we are playing currently, friends, while having a great time, than pickleball. If you are interested
we all look forward to going back to playing on what we consider the in playing, please contact John Spillane johnfspillane@gmail.com or
best pickleball courts in the area, our own courts at Canal Walk. Leslie leslieagold@gmail.com. If you would like to join our pickleball
email Google group or you haven’t been receiving our emails, please
This month we have decided to share the reasons why people contact Hank Goldenberg. henryrGold@gmail.com .
started playing pickleball and continue to play it. Steve Selvaggio
“I’ve played racquet sports my entire life (paddleball, racquetball),
so pickleball just fit in perfectly. It’s great exercise to maintain reflexes
and improve general health. In a community such as ours, joining
activities such as pickleball is a great way to meet new friends and
strengthen bonds with existing friends.” — Jay Wald
“Pickleball makes me feel young again. It awakens my senses
when I can get up and go out and play like a kid. Pickleball is a social
sport and a great place to make friends.” — Dayle Spillane
“Exercise, fun and friends.” — Rich Allevi
“It is the national sport of the senior citizen. Florida is the pickleball
capital of the world, followed closely by Somerset, NJ. There is always
something to learn, and many players here are just as addicted as I am.”
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HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS TEAM
LET’S CHASE AWAY THE WINTER BLUES loaded with nutrients to promote a better mood. Limiting
It is not uncommon to feel sad, fatigued, have difficulty sleeping sugar/sweets is recommended for keeping your mood from
and experience loneliness during the cold winter months. These are all crashing after a sugar high. However, dark chocolate contains
symptoms you may experience with the winter blues. Stressful holidays several chemical compounds that have a positive effect on
or reminders of absent loved ones may contribute to you not feeling your mood and cognitive health. The healthiest dark chocolate
your best. Many people can manage this mood shift with lifestyle is 55% or higher cacao. Treat yourself!
modifications. 5. Turn up those Tunes. Research has shown that listening to
upbeat music can improve your mood both short and long-
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TACKLING THE WINTER BLUES: term. Hey, while you are listening to your favorite tunes, it
1. Seek Out Sunshine. The sunlight will increase your melatonin couldn’t hurt to get up and dance! Before you know it, you
production and balance serotonin activity. It will also help will be smiling and probably laughing!
balance your circadian rhythm. Sun exposure also increases 6. Pets are Amazing Comfort. Being a dog owner, I speak from
vitamin D levels which can lead to an improved emotional experience when I say, pets do a tremendous job, lifting your
state as well as sharper thinking. If you cannot get outdoors, spirit. They can help with loneliness and give you a purpose
sit in front of a sunny window with your morning coffee or a as well. Research has shown the “pet factor” can help lift your
good book. mood while reducing feelings of anxiety and isolation. Pets
2. Reach Out to Friends and Family. It’s important to stay in give unconditional love which is very healing. In a recent
touch with loved ones and friends during a challenged mood survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 74%
state. Human connection is critical and often helps soothe a of pet owners said, having a pet improved their mental health.
low mood. Try a 5-10 minute phone call or FaceTime with Walking and playing with pets alleviates worry and may
people you feel close to. This just might lift your spirit. provide comfort. Unfortunately, this wintertime was made
3. Exercise is Key. Bundle up for a walk and try turning to Mother more challenging, mood-wise, due to the pandemic. The good
Nature! Nature provides a hiatus for reducing stress. Spending news is though, March 20th is the first day of spring! We all
time outdoors can help lower symptoms of mild depression. should have a lot to look forward to, now that the vaccine is
Canal walk is surrounded by beautiful, nearby parks and miles being distributed. Better days ahead!
of canals for peaceful walking. Even in wintertime, nature can Lynne Cassidy
be healing to the soul.
4. Eat a Healthy Diet. To boost your energy, complex
carbohydrates such as whole grains are beneficial. Be sure
to eat fruits and veggies with deep, varied colors which are WOMEN’S CLUB
Hope that all of our members had a safe and healthy New Year. It
might not have been how we usually celebrate it, but in these difficult
times we have to do our best and hope that spring will not only bring
beautiful weather but all of us will be able to celebrate the spring season
together.
As far as our Women’s Club, there is still no set date when we will
be getting back together again for our regular meetings and events. We
will have to wait and see what further instructions we get from the State
and CDC.
Any Women›s Club Member who paid their dues for 2020,
we will roll those monies over into 2021. If you were not a member
of the Women’s Club in 2020, and wish to join in 2021, the cost of
membership is $10.
On behalf of the Canal Walk Women’s Club, we would like to wish
everyone a happy spring season and please stay safe. Best wishes to all,
Fran Ruggiero, MaryJo Gaughan, Joanne Perzi , Nina Perzi
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Free Checks: unlimited Unity standard checks While we have been waiting anxiously
Free online banking & online bill pay: YES for 2020 to be over. Alas, it seems that we will
have to wait several more months before we
Special features: Fee FREE cashiers checks, Free can enjoy the Clubhouse again and take part
unlimited check writing, no teller transaction fees in Irish American Club activities once again.
However, we have been continuing to
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effort involved in researching these delightful pieces.
The Board will soon begin to consider possible events for later in
the year, even for Zooms in the worst case scenario. In the meantime,
all good wishes and good health to all.
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THEME: SUPER BOWL SOLUTION ON PAGE 29
ACROSS:
1. *Starr of Super Bowl I and MVP
5. Epsom or …vian-les-Bains
8. Mexican money
12. Gulf V.I.P.
13. Biblical pronoun
14. Competitive musher, e.g.
15. Saintly glow
16. From the sky and often damaging
17. Early anesthetic
18. *Halftime show performer
20. Photo editing option
21. T. S., poet
22. Chi forerunner
23. *Team with most consecutive
Super Bowl appearances
25. Swindles
29. Even, to a poet
30. Slanting characters
33. Cough syrup balsam
34. Travels by air
36. “What’s up ____?”, asked by Bugs Bunny
37. Southeast Asia org.
38. German currency
39. Wb, pl.
41. 9 to 5, e.g.
42. Substitute, two words
44. Express a thought
46. Hitherto
47. Winter “fever”?
49. Brown on “Doctor Who”
51. *He has most Super Bowl appearances
as a coach
55. Plural of #38 Across
56. Norse deity
57. Joie de vivre
58. *3-time Super Bowl champ, Russ ____
59. Pasturelands
60. Ready for picking
61. Black and white treat
62. *Another form of Super Bowl 13. Opposite of atheist 37. Savory jelly
entertainment
14. Short version 39. A must for a comedian
63. Command, with “at”
19. ____ Island off Manhattan 40. Williams and Wright
DOWN: 22. Nervous twitch 43. Natural theology
1. Thai currency 23. Knockout 45. Answer to “Where are you?”,
2. Wet nurse 24. Below, prefix two words
3. Rub the wrong way 25. * Player with most Super Bowl 47. Surrendered land
4. Gardener’s little helper points scored 48. Spy’s other name
5. British soldier’s parade hat 26. Warm down-slope wind 49. Feline vibration
6. *P in PAT 27. Distress signal 50. Albany-Buffalo canal
7. “____ Lang Syne” 28. Phoenix team 51. Cowboy’s necktie
8. *Team with most Super Bowl appearances 29. Flock members 52. Pelvic parts
9. Reverberating sound 31. Port of Yemen 53. Big letters
10. Slowly leak 32. Tennis shot 54. Proposal joint
11. NHL great 35. *Jim Nantz’s partner 55. “I” mania
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insuring that all 90 residents would have something on
Christmas day. The blankets were given to those who had no
other relatives or contacts with the outside world.
Thanks to Barbara Murphy for making the arrangement
with Willow Creek and helping me to deliver our gifts. Also,
thank you to Marge Reiman for helping to gather the bears
for delivery. On that note, our stitchers can go back to making
bears so we can replenish our supply for if and when we can
get back to St. Peter’s Children’s Hospital. (NOTE: Photo of
bags with blankets and bears sent to Phil).
We are still collecting any scraps of yarn you may have
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OUR WINTER ACTIVITIES ARE UNDERWAY
Our event this month is February Fun – Tuesday, Feb. 10 – We generally meet on the Second Tuesday evening of the month in
Lunch, Door Prizes and Games –We will start off the afternoon with the Canal Walk Clubhouse. We enjoy theater parties, trips to places of
socializing on Zoom followed by lunch catered by Deli King of Clark. interest in the area, a book club and a tradition enhancing film activity.
You have a choice of a corned beef, pastrami or turkey sandwich or a Join us. Membership Vice Presidents are Diane Bowin, Marlene
grilled veggie wrap. Included is a side of potato salad and cold slaw and Glickman and Fran Musler.
a rugalach. We will also have some great door prizes, $25 and $50 gift We hope to see you soon,
certificates. Then it’s game time. You can play some free bingo games Edna Stone, Communications Committee
with us or play with your own card game. All of this for $25.You don’t
have to be on zoom to order lunch. For a flyer or more information,
contact Susan Lippitt (908-456-1902). The deadline is Feb. 2. We will
open this to the community if space on zoom permits. JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE
February is National Heart month. Hadassah has a long history of AND CULTURE CLUB
commitment to saving lives and advancing women’s heart health in the
US, Israel and throughout the word. In addition to its medical research, We trust that everyone enjoyed the presentation by Dr. Peter
Hadassah seeks to promote heart disease awareness through such Stavrianidis on “The Untold Story of the Greek Jews: A Journey of
programs as its Every Beat Counts: Hadassah’s Heart Health Program. Glory, Tradition, and Struggle for Survival”. We want to thank him for
You can find more information about this program and other resources his very informative and scholarly presentation. We also want to thank
on the Hadassah website. Look for Hadassah’s new health and wellness the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties
program we’re starting in mid-February called “Every Move Counts.” for jointly sponsoring this program with us. We are currently planning
This program is geared for all abilities and mobilities.This online tool will wonderful presentations on music, art, and culture. Our next program
let you convert your movements into steps and use them to travel places will be in March/April. So stay tuned, you will not want to miss it!
we can’t go at the present time. Watch your Friday emails for details. For a membership application, please contact Marilyn Sladowsky at
Until we can meet again in the clubhouse, we will be online or on 732-563-4566.
Zoom. Our “techie” member Susan Kobren is prepared to teach anyone Harvey Finkelstein
in the chapter how to use Zoom. We keep in touch by Hadassah News
on Fridays and our bulletins.
ShopRite certificates for $25, $50 and $100 are available from VETERANS’ CLUB
Janet Kliger and Evelyn Lasky. The certificates can be used at any time
and at any ShopRite. It is a “no cost to you” way to raise money for our February is the month when we traditionally celebrate the
many medical and educational projects. birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. We celebrate
St. Valentine’s Day, as well. February is also the month when our Club
traditionally serves cherry pie and ice cream at our meeting.
Since February is filled with days of remembrance, here are just a
few historic events that took place this month:
1. Hattie Caraway, the 1st woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, was
born on 2/1/1878. She filled the Senate seat of her deceased
husband, was re-elected herself, and served a total of 14 years.
2. The war between the U.S. and Mexico ended with the Treaty
of Guadalupe Hidalgo on 2/2/1848.
3. The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on
2/3/1870, guaranteeing the right of a citizen to vote, regardless
of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
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Saturday 8:00am–5:00pm 2/19/1945 that ended on 3/26/1945 with the loss of 6,800
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9. Desert Storm, the 100-hour ground war, ended on 2/27/1991
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“Just look at me and you will see, all the love a love can be. CALENDAR: First Tuesday, 7:30 PM via Zoom
Just talk to me and you will know what lovers knew since long ago. Acting UP-- where characters are welcome. Canal Walk residents
Just touch me and I’ll be yours forever.” GMS 1982 gather the first Tuesday of each month to do some “improv”, read short
Since February is the month for lovers, and we are “Young at scripts from plays, radio/TV shows and melodramas. We have a few
Heart,” I dedicate this column to romance. laughs and contemplate the wonders of the amateur acting world. No
We have all experienced love in our lives, whether between a previous stage experience is needed to join, just an open mind and
spouse, a friend, between parent and child. But, what about love for a wish to have fun. In fact, most of us have never been on a formal
music, love of art, love of travel. So here are a few things to put that performance stage before joining Acting UP but have overcome great
giddy feeling back into you while we are still stuck in the house. fears to entertain our Canal Walk neighbors. A few of us dabbled by
1. Read a romance novel. Suggestion? “The Thorn Birds.” What acting in High School plays or on college stages. Join us the first
could be better than a love affair that can never be. Tuesday of each month @ 7:30 PM
2. Listen to your favorite music whether it be opera or an old Special Note: A Virtual Acting UP meeting on Zoom is scheduled
Sinatra album. each month until such time as we can resume our regular in person
3. Watch your favorite romantic movie. I have two. “An Affair to meetings at the Freedom Clubhouse. We are reading scripts designed
Remember” with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr or an earlier for virtual theater as well as improv skits that work great on Zoom. If
version called “Love Affair” with Charles Boyer and Irene you are interested, contact Bruce Davidson (bndavidson@gmail.com)
Dunne. Also, my all time favorite – “Love is a Many Splendid for information on how to join the Zoom Meeting. Take the plunge and
Thing” starring William Holden and Jennifer Jones. Have a join us.
box of Kleenix handy for any of these. Stuck at home with spare time - you can enjoy past Acting UP
4. Send somebody roses. Can’t think of anyone? Send them to performances for the community. You will find a link to the Acting UP
yourself. YouTube Channel on the CW HOA website. (http://www.canalwalkhoa.
5. Call an old friend. Maybe someone from high school or an com) Select Acting UP under “Activities” or via a direct link to
old neighbor. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/cwactingupchannel
6. Write a letter or compose a poem. It’s okay if you don’t send For information about Acting UP contact: Bruce Davidson
it to anyone. Do it for yourself.
7. Eat chocolate.
8. Tell someone you love them.
Until we are able to meet once again, please stay young at heart and
put a little love in your life.
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NATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY
CANAL WALK WOMEN’S
BIBLE STUDY GROUP
For many of us, prayer has been a very important part of our lives
this past year as we have faced illness, loss, worry and fear.Some of us Groundhog Day is observed on February 2nd, every year in the
in this group have experienced great loss during this pandemic year. But United States and Canada.
prayer can mean so much more than just a cry for help when at our wits’ On this day, the groundhog awakens from his nap and goes outside to
end. Our Bible study group will be exploring how we can pray more, see if he can see his shadow. It is believed by many that if the groundhog
pray better, with more faith and fervency. sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If this is so, then
We will be using a study guide titled, “Before Amen” as we learn the groundhog will go back into his den and go back to sleep. If he is not
how to embrace a prayer life that brings peace and rest. The guide able to see his shadow, then he will remain outside to play and so people
includes discussion questions to help us share what we learn about celebrate thinking that spring is just around the corner.
prayer from the Bible – our greatest source. Please join us as we Zoom The tradition of predicting the length of the remaining winter is
together each Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. To get a Zoom invite, associated with the Christian holiday of Candlemas. Candles would be
or just to ask questions or ask for prayer, please contact Gail or Susan blessed by the clergy symbolizing “The Light of the World” to give to
at 908-625-0526 or g.tornquist@comcast.net; or at 732-412-7223 or their congregations. Another tradition practiced by the Germans is eating
susiepohli@gmail.com. We look forward to searching together! crepes. They practiced the art of predicting the winter with a hedgehog.
When the Germans came to the United States they settled in the hills of
Gail Tornquist Pennsylvania and the groundhog became the official predictor.
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania has been chosen as the site for the
annual Groundhog Day event. Thousands of people come to this town
of Punxsutawney for the celebration. Although an already well known
day, Groundhog Day received widespread attention as a result of the
HOME HINTS 1993 film “Groundhog Day”, starring Bill Murray. Who could ever
forget that movie?!!
I live in and generally write about things that pertain to single family An early American reference to Groundhog Day has been found in
homes. I›d like our neighbors in the Enclave to know that I›d be happy to a diary entry by storekeeper
research and report on problems in their homes as well. Please note that James Morris, dated February 4th, 1841, in Berks County,
I won›t be able to help with problems that involve common structures or Pennsylvania.
the buildings themselves. As always I can look for information and offer Here’s hoping the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow and decides
help for electrical, heat, plumbing or appliance problems. to stay out and play and we get to see an early spring filled with vaccine
Jeff Shpiner and good health to us all.
Ellen Catalina
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With each passing month we find things getting a little better I’M SO READY FOR A BIT OF
and hopefully with the vaccine we will return to normal soon. It is MAGIC RIGHT NOW
unfortunate that we don’t know when the Clubhouse will reopen and
And what better way to stir the imagination than taking a fresh look
to what extent the Ballroom and other activities will start. We have a
at the classic, THE WIZARD OF OZ. Helen Hoch, Sunday Cinema
number of things on hold until we have answers to the above questions.
veteran moderator, provides many behind the scenes discoveries about
Please remember that 2021 dues are $10 per person and checks
this iconic epic. So sit back and enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time.
made payable to CWHOAAF and dropped off at Janice Herterich @ 14
The Wizard of Oz, thought to be the most watched film in cinema
Jacob Rd. Without your support we will be limited with the scholarships
history, was filmed in 1938 and 1939 and was based on L. Frank Baum’s
we award this coming June.
Oz books. The books have been translated into over fifty languages,
Although times are still difficult for all of us, let’s enjoy the New
including one published in Israel that identifies Oz as Eretz Uz, which
Year and make the best of it. We hope that this will end soon and we is the biblical town in which Job lived, and one Russian (Soviet) version
can go back to living normal lives and enjoying our friends and the trips that includes the “Iron Woodsman,” correcting the fact that tin doesn’t
with the jitneys. rust. The film did not win an Oscar. That went to “Gone With the Wind”
Stay Safe, Healthy and Patient. Ciao, Mike. that year but Judy Garland did win a small version of the Oscar, known
Mike Palmieri
as the Oscar Juvenile Award, which she called the “Munchkin Oscar.”
The song “Over the Rainbow” won an Oscar in 1940 and was
voted the “Song of the Century” in 2001. The song was cut from the
film and was put back at the last minute only after the director fought
for its reinstatement.
As most of us know, the film begins with a tornado in Kansas which
takes Dorothy Gale, her dog Toto, and the house in which they live, to
the magical Land of Oz. Dorothy must find the Wizard of Oz if she has
any hope of getting back to Kansas. As her house lands in Oz, she meets
the Munchkins who welcome and help her. The 124 Munchkins were
SOLUTION ON PAGE 33 specially recruited dwarfs but ten were actually young girls from 7 to 9
years old. When the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce decided to give
the Munchkins their own star on Hollywood Boulevard in 2007, all the
surviving Munchkins were invited. When some of those now full-grown
women “Munchkins” responded to their invitations and appeared at the
designated location, they were not included in the ceremony and were
“sidelined as unwelcomed guests,” as one reporter wrote. Most of the
Munchkins were paid $50 a week while Terry, the dog who played Toto,
got $125 a week.
As Dorothy travels along the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard,
she meets and makes friends with the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and
the Cowardly Lion. Ray Bolger played the Scarecrow and Buddy Ebsen
was to be the Tin Woodman. Unfortunately, Ebsen developed a serious
allergy to the Tin Woodman makeup and was rushed to the hospital,
unable to breathe and spent some time in an iron lung (remember
those?). The makeup on Ebsen contained aluminum dust. Jack Haley,
who replaced Ebsen, was never told of the incident or why Ebsen left
the cast but the makeup was quietly changed.
There were a number of other environmental issues that occurred
while filming. In the scene in which Dorothy falls asleep in the poppy
field, the “snow” used was actually 100% industrial grade asbestos
even though some of the dangers of asbestos were already known when
the film was being made. The Scarecrow’s face was made to appear
to be burlap by using a rubber mask with a woven burlap pattern on
it. The mask left marks on Ray Bolger’s face which didn’t completely
disappear until a year after the film was completed.
Bert Lahr’s lion costume was the real thing, a 90-pound lion skin.
Since 1938 movie lighting often meant that sets were over 100 degrees
F. Lahr’s sweat a lot and, by the end of the day, it took two people to dry
it out for the next day’s shooting.
The Wicked Witch of the West, Margaret Hamilton, was badly
burned when her cape was caught in a platform intended to make her
“disappear” in a puff of red smoke and fire. Her green makeup, which
contained copper, heated up and caused serious burns on her hands and
face. She was hospitalized, spent six weeks recovering, and refused to
do any scenes that included fire. Ironically, a stunt-double for her was
injured in yet another fire-related scene later in the production. She had
a slightly green face for months. Jack Haley’s Tin Woodman’s costume
was so stiff and uncomfortable that a special tilt board had to be built so
that he could lean on it to rest. In later years he told stories about all the
other near-miss injuries that “almost” happened because of the costume.
A less dangerous environmental issue had to do with the green
horses of the Emerald City. They were coated in green Jell-O powder.
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