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Happy New yearhappy new year to everyone. This is the first article written in

2020 and the morning after another spectacular new year’s party in our ballroom. It was organized and produced by Jodie nolasco with a Parisian theme. betty Whalen created spectacular centerpieces featuring a lighted eiffel Tower. and oscar and Jackie worked very hard on the decorations. We are lucky to have all these people working together for our enjoyment. Please thank them all.

Budget discussioNWe always appreciate the opportunity to answer questions on

the Canal Walk 2020 budget which everyone has had now for several months. It gives us the opportunity to reinforce the knowledge that we are the leading active adult community in the metropolitan area and in the state of new Jersey, not only with our many activities, but more particularly, in terms of financial management.

by the way, here is how we compare to our neighbors for 2020 monthly maintenance Fees.

somerset run $291 w/o free cable which equates to about $40 more than Canal Walk. renaissance is $370 which is an average of $90 more per month than Canal Walk.

a general word about our philosophy and practice. We have chosen from the beginning to outsource all services to expert providers. While we all treat our management team as if they are our employees, in fact they are not. Therefore, we do not have any associated human resource, payroll management, recruiting, benefit costs issues or adjusting to any new labor laws.

as a result, all contracts we have in place include the salaries of all workers, payroll costs, insurance, vendor overheads and profits. This includes Community management, landscaping/snow, maintenance, Pool management, and security to name the major ones.

We also have the benefits of their expert knowledge in their particular field and using their purchasing power in many cases.

Please remember that questions can be submitted to the board and management at any time on any subject.

advisory paNelWe held our first two meetings with the new advisory Panel in

December. after an organizational meeting, as described last month, the group took on several projects. bob rossomando is leading one group looking at replacing the Club room furniture and other Clubhouse needs. nick Iorio is leading another group regarding Communications and bernie Worst and Jim lyttle are establishing the new special events

Committee which is discussed below. all three groups will be meeting in January and you will be hearing more in the next few months.

special eveNts committeeThis is a new board Committee for which we have had an

outstanding group of people volunteer. The goal of the committee is to provide a broad spectrum of high quality special events, which will appeal to Canal Walk residents. The first meetings were held in January, and they are “well on their way for 2020” and will start planning for 2021 in the next few months. here are the events already scheduled for this year.

• sunday, april 19, 2020 David Wroe nJ Festival with opera/Italian/neapolitan singers

• sunday, June 14, 2020 Duprees Two shows- 3:00Pm and 7:00pm • saturday, september 12, 2020 The Jersey Tenors • saturday, november 7, 2020 Imperial brass

The details will be announced in a one Call, and flyers will be out well in advance of the programs. The committee welcomes suggestions from the community.

Jim Lyttle, President Bob Rossomando, Vice President

Nick Iorio, Treasurer Bernie Worst, Secretary/Asst. Treasurer

From the Board of directors

to see cluBHouse activities oN your tv iF you use comcast

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acting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7acting up year end event. . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9arts and Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10be Green, Go Green, help save our

environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5bumper stickers. . . . . . . . .14, 20, 24, 26, 27Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Canal Walk Irish american Club . . . . . . . . 11Canal Walk Quilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Canal Walk refund Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Canal Walk reservation Policy . . . . . . . . . .4Canal Walk Women’s bible study . . . . . . . 11Club meeting & activities Dates. . . . . . . .33Clubhouse activities Committee . . . . . . . . .7Computer Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Contact list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Covenants Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Cover Photo Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

email Google Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Free medical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Freedom Club house Concerts Presents . .29From The board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . .3From The enclave board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Government affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Guidelines for Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . .30hadassah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14home hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Italian american Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Itch’n’ To stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18men’s Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17national Day of…Valentine’s Day and

national organ Donor Day . . . . . . . . .27newsletter Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30newsletter staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Pickleball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Pool hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Potpourri, Jokes, Food for Thought . . . . . .26

reminder on Photo submissions . . . . . . . .30restaurant review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23sale referral Incentives offered . . . . . . . . .4shutterbugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19special events Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11staying healthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21sunday Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Talk of the Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28The animal Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21The Jewish-american heritage

and Culture Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Theatrical review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Then and now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24To see Clubhouse activities on your TV . .3Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Veterans’ Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15What’s happening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23Women’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20young at heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Table oF ConTenTs


canal walk reservation policyFor activities sponsored by the Committees and the activity Director • sign-ups/reservations are required for all events and each event

is first come, first served. • a reservation is only confirmed when the event Flyer is

completed, date stamped and payment in full is received (Checks Payable to C.W.h.o.a.a.F). Cash is not accepted.

• reservations are always restricted to Canal Walk residents for a period of time. This period may vary depending on the event and lead time.

• each residence (not resident) is entitled to make a reservation for two people, one of whom may be a guest.

• after the exclusive several week period for residents, the event will be open to guests.

• When events are sold out, a reasonable waiting list will usually be maintained for those who have paid in full. From time to time, an additional trip for an event may be arranged at a later date.

• all residents are encouraged to check the lobby carousels and the Website regularly.

From the enclave BoardeNclave pHase ii coNstructioN

as of this writing, Premier is moving along with constructing the final enclave section. The hamilton, which opened last april, is almost sold out with only one or two condominium units remaining to sell. The Inverness, which opened in December, is also mostly sold out with only five units left to sell. The Jamestown, the last building to be constructed, is moving along with the expectation that Premier will begin to sell those units very soon.

sNow/iceFebruary in new Jersey is known for its freezing temperatures,

snow, and ice. Please exercise caution when walking in the community if sidewalks, driveways, and streets are snow covered or icy. It’s imperative for you to immediately report icy conditions by calling our management office (732-412-7618) during regular business hours, or association advisor’s emergency number (732-422-3349) after business hours.

Enclave Board of Directors:Ben Caudo, John LoPresti, Bruce Schulman, Andy Tendler

canal walk refund policy • effective march 1, 2019, the following is a revision to the refund Policy for any and all tickets, trips or reservations made for events arranged by the Clubhouse activities, special events Committee and Trips and Travel Committees and the activity Director.

• once you register and pay for any event or trip, you have the absolute right to admission for that event. There will be no refunds for any reason. The only exception is if there is a wait list which the office may maintain. It is your responsibility to contact the office if you would like them to help you resell your tickets, and to inform the office if you have already sold your place/ticket to another person. This policy is to properly manage our finances and is consistent with almost all performance venues.

• If you cannot use the reservation, you may sell your ticket or right to admission, or give it to someone else. The office should be advised of any changes to the reservation so that we can account for everyone attending.

Be greeN, go greeN, Help save our eNviroNmeNt

household hazardous Waste days for 2020 will restart on March 21st. more information will be in this column as the date nears. meanwhile, your hazardous waste can be accepted on the first saturday of every month at the somerset County recycling Center, 40 Polhemus lane, bridgewater (near the ball park) open from 9:00 am to 2:00 Pm. Call (908)231-7109 to confirm that they are open, especially during the winter months.

Consumer Electronics Recycling is on:A. First Saturday drop-offs are at the south County Public

Works (8:00 am to 2:00 Pm), 410 roycefield road, hillsborough, nJ 08844.

B. Weekdays (mondays – Fridays) are at the north County Public Works Facility, 411 Chimney rock road, bldg. b (north of rte. 22), bridgewater, nJ 08807 anD south County Public Works, 410 south County Public Works, hillsborough, nJ 08844. both locations are from 7:40 am to 3:00 Pm.

Medical Waste disposal:There are currently eight permanent prescription drug (no

liquids) drop-off boxes in somerset County:1. Somerset County Sheriff’s Office

County administration building (lower level) 20 Grove street, somerville (open 24 hours a day)

2. Bernards Township Police department 1 Collyer lane, basking ridge (7:00am-4:30pm)

3. Branchburg Police department 590 old york road at route 202 north, branchburg

4. Franklin Township Police department 495 Demott lane, somerset

5. hillsborough Police department 379 south branch rd, hillsborough (open 24 hours a day)

6. North Plainfield Police department 263 somerset street, north Plainfield

7. Warren Township Police department 44 mountain blvd., Warren

8. Bound Brook Police department 226 hamilton street, bound brook

For more information, visit the Coalition website at: www.safecoalition.org.

sharp needles and other similar medical waste should never be recycled. Disposal containers and information are available. Call for hours and specific locations:

• rWJu hospital (somerville) – 908-685-2200 ext. 3258 • st. Peter’s hospital – 732-742-8600 ext. 8282 • Princeton medical Center – 609-497-4266

From The CW Men’s Club

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HomeowNersThere are less than 5 single family homes left to sell in the

last phase of Canal Walk, and we are offering current Canal Walk homeowners an incentive to refer your friends and family! Don’t let them miss out if they have been thinking of moving into this beautiful community. Please contact our sales office at 732-356-1191 for details. Andrew Tendler

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covenants committeeIf this looks familiar, it is, so, this will be short and sweet. I hope

everyone had a great holiday season and are now looking forward to a great neW year! slow time of the year for the Covenants Committee, so now is the time to do your planning for spring. Cannot tell you how pleased we are with the continuing effective use of the Pmr system. They are coming in complete and this allows us to move quickly on your requests. We are well rested and ready to go; we are ready for the new year, are you? Thank you. Dave Lyttle

Free medical equipmentIf you are in need of medical equipment or

have equipment that you no longer have use for – please contact us. here at Canal Walk, we recycle wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, canes, and a few smaller items. We are in touch with a faith-based organization that also houses a large supply of medical equipment. There is no fee nor time restriction for the material. Joan Klimpl 908-581-8246

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Bowlingour last month of bowling for the year 2019 was great.On december 2nd: • bill mcGill bowled a 157; • Joanne Perzi bowled a 159.

also on this date we had a new bowler joining us. Ted levine has joined our bowling family.

On december 9th: • bill mcGill bowled a 151 and a 170; • Debbie stuart bowled a 158 and another 158; • Irv kobren bowled a 155; • Joanne Perzi bowled a 158; • marlene Glickman bowled a 161 and a 157; • nina Perzi bowled a 156.

On december 16th: • al anderson bowled a 159 and a 184; • bill mcGill bowled a 202 and a 197; • burt Zitomer bowled a 187; • Irv kobren bowled a 152; • Jeff Volker bowled a 160; • Tom brucker bowled a 165 and a 157.

as you can see, on December 16th, I haven’t listed any of the women who bowled that day’s scores yet.

all the ladies that day wanted to bowl no TaP, which is if on your first bowl you knocked down 9 pins, it would automatically give you a strike.

If it was less than 9 pins, you would need to take your second shot. So here are our scores bowling NO TAP: • angela horan bowled a 155; • Casey brucker bowled a 158 and a 168; • Debbie stuart bowled a 174; • Joanne Perzi bowled a 191; • Joanne Tornambe bowled a 154; • nina Perzi bowled a 184, 205 and a 159.

There was no bowling on December 23rd or December 30th, due to our holiday schedule.

looking forward to bringing more great scores to report in our next newsletter. Joann Perzi

the Jewish-american Heritage and culture club

We are pleased to announce the establishment of The Jewish-american heritage and Culture Club. members will be given an opportunity to learn about a variety of aspects of Jewish life including history, literature, art, music, food, and culture. We welcome our friends and neighbors at Canal Walk to join us in celebrating and appreciating the heritage and culture of the Jewish people.

membership applications will be available on the Canal Walk Clubhouse Carousel outside the management office.

For further information, please contact marilyn sladowsky at 732-563-4566 or Jerry Goldberg at 732-356-8028.

Please look for our first event in late april 2020!Submitted by Harvey Finkelstein

an email google group Has Been established

This is an email discussion group whereby we can share information, using our own group email address. Currently, more than 800 residents are participating in the group. It has proved to be an efficient method for sharing information pertinent to the community. While having a Gmail email account is suggested, but not required, it does allow group members to view and search past postings.

The purpose of this group is: • To share and receive references or information about vendors,

e.g., “I’m looking for someone to fix...;” “Does anyone know of a good dentist, dressmaker, plumber, etc.”

• To sell, purchase, or borrow items, e.g. “I have a ticket for.... and would like to sell it;” “Can anyone lend me a baby car seat for the weekend, etc.”

• To discuss common issues with our personal property in order to seek other’s opinions and share possible solutions.

The Group is: • NOT a public group (It is for Canal Walk residents only) • NOT for commercial or political purposes • NOT to be used as a soap box or a vehicle to “vent” about the

board, the hoa, or the builder.If you are not yet a member and would like to join the Canal Walk

Google Group, send an email requesting membership to: [email protected]

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• February 12th – Club meeting with yankee swap • march 10th – Trip to the united nations • march 11th – Club meeting • april 8th – Club meeting • april 14th – hunterdon hills Playhouse • may 13th – Club meeting • may 14th – museum of modern art - Waiting to be booked • June 10th – Club meeting - box lunch • June 19th – monmouth race Track with lunch - waiting to be

booked • september 9th – Club meeting • september 15th – To be announced • october 7th – Princeton art museum and lunch • october 14th – Club meeting • october 21st – Peddler’s Village • november 5th – Tribute to Gladys knight & The Pipps at

royal manor • november 11th – Club meeting • December 4th – newark museum/ballantine house • December 9th – holiday Club meeting

We are really looking forward to a wonderful busy year. Jack sharkey and his committee have been working very hard to prepare a varied menu. We have coach trips; we have Jitney trips. They have done a wonderful job of putting together a program for us. nanda Cotturone is working on some special events for us and Claire and bill Fiorelli and their committee keep us filled with treats each month. betty rivera and Joan Primiano both take marvelous minutes at our Club meetings and executive board meetings. It is always a good thing for me to read what I said!

our February meeting will be a “White elephant yankee swap.” We encourage those who have small gift items they don’t need or possibly don’t want, to wrap them and bring them to the February meeting and Joan Primiano has volunteered to explain our little “sWaP.” Dues are due by the end of February. Thanks to lonnie Woonton for her great reminders.

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• February 6th – Unmasked @ Paper mill Playhouse • February 12th – West Side Story @broadway Theatre • March 21st – Golden Oldies Concert @ state Theatre • March 28th – NJ Devils vs Philly Flyers @ Prudential • April 8th – Diane on Broadway @ longacre theatre • April 15th – Mrs. Doubtfire @ stephen sondheim • April 23rd – Sister Act @ Paper mill Playhouse • May 8th – Queen Esther @ sight & sound • May 15th – Plaza Suite Show @ hudson Theatre • June 4th – The Wanderer @ Paper mill Playhouse • June 7th – The Bronx Wanderers @ broadway Theatre • June 18th – Plaza Suite ( 2nd date) @hudson Theatre • September 14-17th – Cape Cod Trip • November 17th – The Music Man @ shubert Theatre

Note: The following are trips, concerts, shows, places we are considering:

•• Company a musical comedy (march)•• Jagged•Lil•Pill•(Please call Jodie if you think this show may be

of interest to you)Reminder to all residents: The first 2 weeks for ALL trips are

opened to the residents only. Please make sure to read and follow all trips policies and rules at all times. Trips flyers will be placed on the Canal Walk hoa website 1st over the weekend, before going onto the carousel. Please make sure to check the website for updates. Canalwalkhoa.com

Please look for flyers in the Clubhouse, or on the website.

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• First Tuesday, 7:30 Pm – Freedom Clubhouseacting uP-- where characters are welcome. Canal Walk residents

gather the first Tuesday of each month to read short scripts from plays, radio/TV shows and melodramas. We have a few laughs and contemplate the wonders of the amateur acting world. no previous stage experience is needed to join, just an open mind and a wish to have fun. In fact, most of us have never been on a formal performance stage before joining acting uP but have overcome great fears to entertain our Canal Walk neighbors. Join us in Freedom Clubhouse the first Tuesday of each month @ 7:30 Pm.

For information contact: bruce Davidson or marion yudow. Submitted by Bruce Davidson

clubhouse activities committeeIts’s here…….the new year…….mark your calendar now for

these special events planned by the activities Committee for the coming year, 2020.

• Friday, February 21 – mardi Gras • sunday, march 15 – st. Patrick’s Day Celebration • Friday, may 1 – Cinco de mayo • Friday, July 17 – Patio Party • Friday, august 14 – Patio Party • Friday, september 25 – TbD • Friday, october 23 – octoberfest • sunday, December 6 – holiday brunch Deborah Katz

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The December 16 acting uP year end event left them laughing in the aisles. over 100 Canal Walk neighbors and friends braved horrible weather to enjoy this potluck appetizer and dessert evening, with entertainment provided by the Canal Walk acting uP team. The evening included 12 short scenes or vignettes selected from a year’s worth of acting uP meetings. opening the show, bernie Worst and Dom nasto were waiters serving edna stone at a posh ny French restaurant, in a piece called La Mouche (in my soup). sandy siegel played lucy

while Charlie stone was Desi trying to read a children’s book. bruce Davidson played st. George in stan’s Freberg’s parody of Dragnet, “St George and the Dragonet” directed by Gloria stuart. (dum de dum dum). Chocolate featured sandy epstein as a detective investigating “chocolate stains” and the disappearance of betty rivera’s husband. on the serious side, ava Vita and Gail Daly recreated a scene from Lost in Yonkers. act 1 ended with a segment from an old bob & ray show Wise Old Owl featuring sandy e. and bernie.

acting up year end event


act II started with the Neighbors, directed by arthur bransdorfer. The story opens at 3 am with marion yudow and bruce (two Peeping Toms) knocking on the door of their neighbors from across the street, Charlie and edna. They barge in wanting to clarify “what they can see and…….complain about what they can’t see”. sandy e and Gloria were two patients finally meeting after months in the same Psychiatrist’s Waiting Room. Zero Visibility featured marion and Gail as two best friends stranded in a car during a snow storm. bernie and Dom returned as two old men sitting and bantering on a park bench from I’m Not Rapaport. Directed by edna, Charlie and ava recreated a scene from Last

of the Red Hot Lovers. Closing the evening were sandy siegel and Gail reviving a musical piece from Chorus Line. The entire production came together with the help of loretta Dimestria as stage manager and beanie lashen providing musical segments during and in between the acts.

If you missed the fun, the entire show was videotaped and is now available on the acting uP youTube channel. There is a direct link on the Canal Walk hoa Website under activities: acting uP or, you can type the following into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/uC24ZJeoWWwvZZQTQdsjlafg?view_as=public

Submitted by Bruce Davidson


In the Clubhouse library, the lionel Train Display opened on December 1 and lasted through January 5. according to the sign-in logbook, 274 names were listed but according to the train engineers, at least twice as many came to see the display that number is more than doubled! We had visitors who would spend ten minutes or more watching the trains go around the three tracks (wondering if there would be a collision), and sometimes people would just peek in to see if the

engineers had changed the train sets. a popular train set was the engine pulling 13 boxcars each one representing the original 13 colonies. other favorites were the barrel loading, and the coal loading cars. The train committee would like to thank the board of Directors, the Canal Walk community (especially the librarians), and all the grandchildren and guests for supporting our first ever train display!

Submitted by Betty Whalen

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canal walk women’s Bible studyeach Tuesday we are continuing our bible study focusing on

David, the shepherd turned king. We can relate in so many ways because he was definitely not a perfect man, but God had a plan for his life. In spite of all his mistakes, he pursued humility. one statement in our study guide says, “humility doesn’t mean you think less of yourself but that you think of yourself less.” a challenge for all of us as we deal with friends, neighbors and family.

We would love to have you join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm in the Club room. This is a Christian bible study, but all faiths are welcome. Feel free to contact Gail or susan if you would like more information. The contact info is: Gail Tornquist at 908-625-0526 or [email protected]; or susan Pohli at 732-412-7223 or [email protected].

Gail Tornquist

canal walk irish american clubhere we are well into the second decade of the 21st Century. We started our new year activities with a lunch outing to Willie

mcbride’s Irish Pub & restaurant in branchburg on January 23rd. a report on this will appear in our march newsletter as this is written early in January.

note for any future trips: Though a trip may be marked full, please sign up since in the past we have found that there are always cancellations. Do make sure your name is on the list.

norma Whiteside has kindly agreed to act as our “sunshine” person. If you know of any member who may be ill or experiencing a sad situation, please contact her – her address is in the CW Directory.

We have several events planned for 2020. Full details and dates will be given in future newsletters. In the interim, here are the activities for the first few months:

caleNdar: • February – no event • March – enjoy the st. Patrick’s Day function hosted by the

activities Committee at Canal Walk • April 16 – Irish story Teller

We hope the new year is going well for our members and happy birthday for anyone who has a true birthday this year on February 29th!

Brigid Murphy Brown

special events committeeWe are pleased to write the first article for the new special events

Committee. We have had a wonderful group who have volunteered to help with this committee endeavor. We held the organizational meeting on January 3rd and are off and running. another meeting was held in mid - January. as announced in the board article, we already have the concerts scheduled below with more to come. so mark your calendars.

our vision is to have a variety of offerings, including old favorites, but also some new talented, professional entertainers, something for everyone. For example comedy, perhaps gospel, local glee clubs or a big band.

• sunday, april 19, 2020 David Wroe with opera/Italian/neopolitan singers and Pianist

• sunday, June 14, 2020 Duprees Two shows- 3:00 and 7:00 • saturday, september 12, 2020 The Jersey Tenors • saturday, november 7, 2020 Imperial brass

The details for each event and when flyers will be available will be announced with a one Call well in advance of each concert. The committee also welcomes suggestions from the community for future events which should be submitted to the management office.

Bernie Worst Jim Lyttle

government affairsat the first meeting of the Franklin Township Town Council for

2020, an ordinance was amended describing the list of Qualified streets and Qualified street lighting poles on our streets (not the parking lots). being on this list means that the Township will continue to maintain the streets (fixing potholes, cracks, etc.). The township also handles maintenance of the lighting poles but not the lamps themselves. This schedule was last amended november 8, 2018.

at the January 6th meeting, the mayor and three at-large Council members were sworn in. The at-large members (sivaraman anabarsan, kimberly Francois, Crystal Pruitt ) and our 2nd ward Councilman William Galtiere (who continues in his term) are our direct contacts for concerns anyone might have about the Township along with mayor Phil kramer.

The move by the state to ban plastic and paper bags appears stalled in the state legislature. The Franklin Township environmental Commission will now reconsider a local proposal for the ban.

a6014 in the assembly proposes establishing nJ Climate Change resource Center at rutgers university with $500,000.

Paul Walitsky

canal walk Quiltersafter our January retreat when we worked on our own projects,

enjoyed sharing ideas, and ate delicious food, the quilters are now back to working on Quilts for kids. our next meeting is monday, February 24th, at 1:00 in the Freedom Clubhouse. We will be working on quilts that are ready for quilting and making up new kits. as always, new quilters are welcome. Happy Stitching – Sue Watt

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January 1, 2020 – It was a dreary, cold and windy start to the new year. a day that many cuddled up in front of their fireplaces and watched an old movie or read a book. a day that was good for cleaning out a cluttered closet or straightening out the pantry. For others, it was a day to bake some cookies, cook a pot roast, and have some hot soup or a nice hot cup of tea and a scone. but for about 33 of your fellow residents, doing these things did not appeal to them. They did not stay in their houses all snug and warm but decided to participate in the 2nd annual CW Pickleball Polar bear Challenge (see photo). Those of you who lived in one of the boroughs of nyC would know that every new year’s Day regardless of the cold, members of The Polar bear Club jump into the ocean at Coney Island.

last year, I had an idea - instead of jumping into the ocean, why not jump onto the pickleball courts and play some pickleball regardless of the weather. This year’s Polar bear event was run by one of our newer players, steve selvaggio, who did an outstanding job organizing the event. This year, January 1st turned out to be quite cold with wind gusts at about 20 mph and, at times, there were even some scattered snow showers. Donning puffy jackets, hats, gloves, scarves and wearing layers and layers of warm clothes we fought the cold and wind outside on the pickleball courts. Pickleballs were flying this way and that, making for a very difficult game but resulting in lots of laughter and a lot of fun. In addition to the players, there were many spectators at the courts who brought chairs and blankets. one of our players, allan Frost, had his wife Judy, 2 daughters and 4 grandkids there (see attached photo of 3 of them swathed in several blankets cheering on their Poppy). hot cocoa, donuts, snacks and baked goods kept the players warm and fueled. Thanks again to steve for a fun filled afternoon and we look forward to next year’s 3rd annual CW Pickleball Polar bear Challenge.

Tip•of•the•Month•– The next time you play, pick a skill you want to improve and work on it that game. Give yourself a goal – maybe to try to dink or use a soft drop shot instead of just pounding the ball. maybe try to lob the ball or go after a ball instead of just letting it pass you by. The only way to improve your game is to improve your skills.

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seasoN seveN - comiNg attractioNs • February 9, 2020 – The King’s Speech and oscar Party

(oscar best Picture) • marCh 15, 2020 – The Children Act (british Film Designers

Guild award) • aPrIl 19, 2020 – The Last King Of Scotland (oscar best actor) • may 17, 2020 – Capernaum (Cannes Jury Prize award) • June 14, 2020 – Big Night (Film Independent spirit award)

suNday ciNemaCanal Walk movie lovers took time out on December 15 to relax

and watch the German award winning film, “mostly martha.” anil nirody led the group discussion about life changes, perseverance of the characters, and realistic situations that viewers can relate to. anil discussed forgiveness and of being willing to change and grow - for a film that is much more than about chefs and great food. Great job as usual, anil, for choosing this film and leading an intensive discussion.

Food is always in abundance with residents enjoying gourmet appetizers and desserts.

movie lovers enjoyed sharing Canal Walk friendships as December birthdays were celebrated with good wishes and ‘kisses.’ Two lucky movie themed quiz winners received prizes to sharpen their culinary skills - congrats!

Please join us on February 9 as sunday Cinema travels ‘across the pond’ to present “The king’s speech,” a story of england’s Prince albert (played by every ones favorite actor, Colin Firth), ascending to the throne as king George VI. his speech impediment leads him to a therapist for help and that is when things get interesting. helena bonham Carter and the great Geoffrey rush round out this oscar winning film. additionally, we will celebrate the oscars with fun, food and surprises for all.

all Canal Walk resIDenTs are WelCome To Come To sunDay CInema to relax, view, socialize and discuss award winning classic, documentary and independent films.

sunday Cinema meets each month in the fall, winter and spring.We gather in the ladies Card room at 1:30 Pm for a 2 Pm film start.Please check the calendar in the Canal Walk newsletter, on our

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caleNdar • February 9: “Fun home” Tickets are available for the 2 Pm matinee at Villagers Theater in somerset. This honest, wholly original musical is about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Tickets are $16 each.

• February 11: Bi-annual Luncheon/card party. Forget the winter weather and play your favorite game after a delicious lunch. snacks and door prizes enhance the festivities. Cost is $30 per person. open to the community.

• March 4: “Conscience” George street Playhouse will present a world premiere about events during the american red scare. senator margaret Chase smith is portrayed as one of the first to stand up against senator Joseph mcCarthy. Tickets are $42.

• March 10: Monthly meeting at 7:30Pm, presenting “What to Count.” nutritionist alexa essnfeld will discuss fad diets and easy-to-prepare meals. all Canal Walk residents are welcome.

• March 29: “The Curious Incident of the dog in the Night-time” This broadway hit will be presented at the Villagers Theater. We have matinee tickets

• April 22: “A Walk on the Moon” George street Playhouse will present a new musical adaptation of the award-winning film. Tickets are $54 each and available to the community after January 21.

Canal Walk hadassah members know that our attendance at these events, our volunteer work and our donations help provide the funding for life-saving research that is shared throughout the world. many of us follow the latest news in medical breakthroughs. highlights of 2019 hmo medical breakthroughs include the following: new imaging technology saves precious minutes in stroke diagnosis. hadassah opened the Center for Cardiogenetics, which places hadassah at the forefront of the diagnostic and treatment of genetic diseases of the cardiovascular system in Israel and the middle east. a cardiac catheterization was successfully

performed at hadassah ein kerem on a fragile premature infant weighing just under two pounds. We all benefit from the work of hadassah.

Canal Walk hadassah members participated in a successful Toy Drive for Jewish Family services. area children of all religious backgrounds enjoyed a happy holiday season due to the generosity of our members.

a new advocacy Committee has been formed under the direction of education VP laure Paul. laure can be reached at [email protected].

shop rite certificates for $25, $50 and $100 are available from Janet kliger and evelyn lasky. The certificates can be used at any time and at any shop-rite. It is a “no cost to you” way to raise money for our many medical and educational projects.

We generally meet on the second Tuesday evening of the month in the Canal Walk Clubhouse .We enjoy theater parties, trips to places of interest in the area, a book club and a Tradition enhancing film activity. Join us. membership chairwomen are marlene Glickman and Fran musler.

Edna Stone, Communications Committee

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Home HintskeepiNg tHe laNdliNe?

I didn’t hear from a lot of you, but it really was 50/50 about keeping or dropping the landline.

some dropped it to save the expense while one person said it made them feel modern to live with cell phones only.

Two people said it was like an old friend and couldn’t picture their house without it. While I can see both sides of this issue, it’s important to discuss one thing that looms large when you don’t have a landline. It has been our experience that when you call 911 from your home phone they immediately know who and where you are. some cell phone are GPs equipped and can give a dispatcher a very good but not exact location when you call. If that’s the case you must give clear concise information when calling for help. I suggest you call your cell phone provider and find out what information your cell phone provides in an emergency.

Jeff Shpiner

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When it comes time to put my article together for the newsletter, I can always depend on the scammers to provide a few fresh new ideas. here are a few recent ones…

I received this email from “[email protected]”Dear [email protected],You have successfully purchased Nonstop Knight - Idle RPG -

Enter a dungeon adventure on the App Store. See your payment details in the PDF attachment shown in your email or request cancellation of your order. Apple Store

When I clicked the attachment, it came back with a warning “you should only preview files from a trustworthy site.” Well, that was enough for me. This is a perfect example of a site that is not trustworthy. so I deleted the email. but I will watch my Visa bill for the next few months to make sure I didn’t buy the dungeon adventure.

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[email protected]]”Greetings from AmazonWe have placed a hold on your Amazon account and all pending

orders. We took this action the billing information you provided did not match the information on file with the card issuer. To resolve this issue, please verify now with the billing name, address, and telephone number registered to your payment card. if you have recently moved, you may need to update this information with the card issuer. If we are unable to complete the verification process within 3 days, all pending orders will be cancelled. You will not be able to access your account until this process has been completed. We ask that you not open new accounts as any new order you place may be delayed.

now your hint that it may be a scam comes from the From address. look at the script after “Customer service”. Does that look like an amazon address? so don’t click the VerIFy icon, just delete the email and move on.

* * *on the other hand, if you get an email like this …Dear•Howard•Kliger, We noticed that you weren’t taking full advantage of your Prime

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The From address is “amazon.com [[email protected].]”. The message is positive – not a dire warning – and the address

is from amazon.com. This is a genuine email from amazon. Feel free to click on the addressable link that is imbedded in the massage.

Finally, here’s a disturbing thought. how many of you have alexa? That’s that little cylindrical device that you connect to your internet service and when you say “alexa, play some classical music” it responds with a mozart sonata or something like that. or ask it for the weather in Philadelphia, and it responds with the current temperature and precipitation level.

but it may be listening to you when you are not asking it anything. suppose you are talking about buying a new washing machine. and tomorrow morning, there is an email from amazon advertising washing machines that can be purchased through amazon. yes, amazon is listening to you. or suppose you are discussing beach umbrellas and tomorrow morning there is an email from amazon describing beach umbrellas. yep, amazon is listening to you…..

and tomorrow morning, if your email has amazon ads for marital aids……… then it’s time to move that damn alexa into the living room.

Howard Kliger

veterans’ clubTo all our Club members, and especially to those who are american

history buffs, our February 26th meeting offers you a special treat. our guest speaker will be “one of our own” namely, Dave lyttle. Dave is an aficionado of american history, and I can assure you that his presentation will be both memorable and informative. Following Dave’s presentation, don’t miss our traditional February dessert of cherry pie and ice cream. The meeting will be held in the main ballroom starting at 1:00 Pm.

Sam Pesce, Commander

operatioN sHoe BoX NJThe 15th annual operation shoe box nJ packing will take place

on saturday, February 15th from 11:00 am-2:00 Pm at the VFW hall located at 600 Washington avenue, manville. rod hirsch, executive Director, dedicates the February packing in memory of linn smith, Past Commander. rod’s goal is to fill 1200 boxes. If Veterans’ Club members plan to attend, please wear your Club shirts and hats.

members of the Canal Walk Veterans’ Club spent part of our December 2019 meeting filling 270 sandwich-size plastic bags of donated candy that will be included in those cartons packed on February 15th. our candy bags will be added to the personal items in each box along with our hopes and prayers for their safe return home.

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Congratulations to the newly-elected officers of the Men’s Club. We wish them much success in our future endeavors. They are:

President – bruce blumVice-President – Vince renzullisecretary – steve stavrouTreasurer – barry Zuckerman

a message From tHe iNcomiNg presideNt oF tHe meN’s cluB

If you are reading this article it means that the holiday season is now in our rearview mirror and that spring is just around the corner.

I would like to thank the members for the support & confidence in electing the new line of officers for this year: barry Zuckerman Treasurer, steve stavrou secretary, Vince renzulli Vice President & bruce blum as President.

We have some exciting plans for this year, so I hope that you attend the meetings and events not only for the subject matter, but also to socialize and meet many of our new neighbors. We are also discussing some local day trips, so when you receive the survey monkey email, please respond quickly so that we will know how many of our members will be taking advantage of these events.

We are always looking for volunteers for our many committees, and if you would like to participate, please contact any of the officers by phone, email or at one of our meetings.

We thank David Gelfand for a job well done over these past 4 years, and look forward to his continued support and council as the Immediate Past President.

Wishing you all a very Peaceful, happy & healthy new year. Bruce Blum

meN’s cluB caleNdar • February 10: so we don’t forget, here is the program again after the 7:00 Pm business meeting. We will have a lecture on “memory enhancement.” This is open to the CW community. Registration is required.

• March 9: after the 7:00 Pm meeting, mr. ryan stevens, manager of sports medicine, Fitness and Physical Therapy at the rWJ somerset hospital, will present “Warm up after Winter – 10 exercises to help you knock off the Winter rust.” This is a learn-by-doing experiential workshop. active participation is suggested. What to wear at the meeting: sneakers (or barefoot recommended), as well as “movement-friendly” clothing are a plus. ryan will be giving away 3 prizes at each of the 2 fitness sessions:

1. Free Performance Fitness jumpstart month membership (which includes a functional movement screen and a month of unlimited group coaching sessions)

2. 1 free group coaching session3. 1 backpack

• April 13: For this monthly meeting we will be covering “operation Graduation” of our neighbors at the Franklin high school. Details to follow.

tHe meN’s cluB’s aNNual giviNgThis year’s philanthropic giving was increased over previous

years. recipients from our donations are as follows: The Visiting nurse association, operation Graduation, animal shelter, Franklin Food bank, operation shoe box, millstone Fire Department, elizabeth avenue Fire Department and millstone rescue squad.

FraNkliN Food driveThe final numbers for the december Food drive: • Food: 3,782 lbs. • monetary: $1,844

For the year 2019: • Food: 4,821 lbs. • monetary: $3,294 • 12 Turkeys and 3 hams were delivered in 2019

Thanks to all who have made this possible.John Tighe & Paul Walitsky

tee timeThe atlantic City trip is scheduled for 6/9 and 6/10. We will be at the

Tropicana this year. The trip will be for a one-night stay with two rounds of golf. Cost for golf only is $175; with room $225. Courses include renault Winery and harbor Pines. $100 Deposit required by 2/7/20.

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If you have prescription or even non-prescription glasses you no longer need or use, please bring these to the Cloakroom where you can drop these in a container specified for this purpose. We will find new life for these otherwise discarded items. From the onset of this program, 570 pairs of eyeglasses have already been collected and donated. keep them coming. Bob Cohen

retired smoke alarmsIf and when you replace your smoke/Co2 alarms, these should

be recycled. Due to the materials that make up these detectors, these require proper and responsible disposal. Please drop your “retired” detectors in the box at the Cloakroom in the Clubhouse. To-date, 258 smoke alarms have been recycled. Bob Morris

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There was no monthly Challenge for December 2019 so there are no pictures to highlight. however, the shutterbugs have a nice habit of emailing around some of their recent photos, so presented here are a few samples, by angela Johns, Debbie stuart, David reissman, and Phil Witt. With winter upon us, shutterbugs brave the weather and continue to look for photo ops in the surrounding areas.

proJects:a new project was started by hank Goldenberg, David reissman,

rich debella, and mitch benveniste, to create a shutterbugs Camera buyer’s Guide. This will help shutterbugs who are using primarily smartphone cameras now to explore what features are available in dedicated cameras such as point and shoot, consumer Dslr, mirrorless, professional-consumer (called pro-sumer) and professional systems.

pHoto tip oF tHe moNtHone way to improve one’s photographic skills is to study the work

of the “masters”, find images that you especially like, think about the reasons that you like the images, and apply these ideas to your own compositions. Just type “famous photographers” into the search field of your favorite internet search engine.

memBersHipThe shutterbugs monthly meetings are scheduled for 7:00Pm on

the third monday of each month except september and December in the ballroom of the CW Clubhouse. CW residents interested in photography are encouraged to join the shutterbugs. membership forms are available from Debbie stuart [email protected].

Hank Goldenberg

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Fluffy loves fish and for a reason. Fish have a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, which help your cat’s eyes stay sharp as well as help with arthritis, kidney disease, and heart disorders. Canned or cooked fish is fine for a treat. but no sushi for her! raw fish isn’t a good idea. eggs (cooked only) are another super source of protein for Fluffy. not all cats like vegetables, and even fewer like fruits (felines can’t taste sweet flavors). but veggies are a rich source of vitamins, and they’re loaded with fiber and water to help with digestion. Try fresh cucumber or cantaloupe, steamed broccoli, or asparagus. having a veggie burger for lunch? Fluffy may like it but make sure it doesn’t include onions or garlic. be careful with cheese (a high-protein snack that’s fine for your cat in small amounts), but many cats’ tummies can’t handle dairy, so go easy on the cheesy treats, and skip the saucer of milk. Compiled from Fresh at www.pets.webmd.com.

paiN medicatioNs For FidoIf you notice Fido isn’t quite himself lately, it could be because

he’s in pain. he could have an injury, an infection, or a disease. or maybe he’s starting to feel the aches of aging. Don’t try to guess what his problem may be. Visit your vet to find out what’s wrong. your vet will recommend medication based on what’s going on and your dog’s health history. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or nsaIDs, help reduce swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in humans, and they can do the same for Fido. They can bring relief to a dog with arthritis, or one who’s just had surgery. but don’t give Fido something from your medicine cabinet. There are some of the available nsaIDs just for dogs: novox, rimadyl, Deramaxx, Previcox, metacam. nsaIDs are usually safe for dogs and have few side effects. but in some cases, they can cause kidney, liver, or digestive problems. how to tell if Fido is having a bad reaction to an nsaID? an easy way to remember the signs is with the word BEST: Behavior changes, Eating less, Skin redness/scabs, Tarry stool/diarrhea/vomiting. If you spot these symptoms, stop giving your dog the drug and call the vet. aspirin is an over-the-counter nsaID. It may be ok giving it to Fido for a limited amount of time, but usually only if he has an injury or another short-term condition. It’s not recommended for long-term use in dogs because it has a greater potential for side effects, including the risk of bleeding. Coated aspirin is best on the stomach, so give the pills with food. Talk to your vet and follow her recommendations on how much and how often. What about supplements? Glucosamine and chondroitin are very popular alternative treatments. It’s not clear if they help, but some research has found that they may make swelling go down, help cartilage repair itself and also may help protect and lubricate existing cartilage. again, ask the vet and always discuss before giving Fido any meds/supplements. ask for a written copy of the treatment plan, as well as instructions (and a demonstration) for how to give the meds to Fido. you may not be able to relieve all of Fido’s pain, but you should be able to make him feel better. read more about other pet meds at www.WebMD.com.

yes, aNotHer recallJ. m. smucker has recalled certain lots of special kitty® mixed

Grill Dinner Pate because the product contains ingredients that “do not meet the company’s quality and safety standards.” eating the affected food may cause nausea, vomiting or a host of other symptoms - some more severe, including death. Click on www.fda.gov for more info on this recall and all pet recalls.

tHe FraNkliN towNsHip aNimal sHelterThE FRANKLIN TOWNShIP ANIMAL ShELTER (a low-kill

shelter of animals with severe aggressive behavior - biting/attacking, and very ill animals that cannot be medically saved) provides food and care for the animals waiting for their forever homes. Want to help? The shelter is always in need of dry/wet dog/puppy/cat/kitten food, kmr kitten milk replacer, clean and worn towels/blankets/sheets, paper towels/sponges, flea medications, Q-Tips, catnip, laundry detergent/dish soap/bleach, heating pads w/o auto shutoff, pet toys and of course, monetary donations for a tax contribution receipt are warmly welcomed. NO dONATION IS TOO SMALL. The shelter is open: Tuesday – Friday, noon to 3 Pm and saturday noon - 6 Pm, and is located at the municipal Complex on Demott lane (732-873-2500, ext. 6255). The outside donation bin

is always available when the shelter is closed. If you cannot get to the shelter, please contact me for help in getting your donated items to the shelter at (732) 356-0023 or at [email protected]. The shelter appreciates Canal Walk residents’ consistent generous contributions and so do the animals. Thank you for caring and sharing. Judy Gottlieb

staying HealthycaN JoiNts aNd kNees tHat acHe really

predict weatHer cHaNges?For as long as I have been married, my husband has always

predicted the weather. of course, one does have to realize that he was an aerographer’s mate (a weatherman) in the u.s. navy, but it wasn’t his education that told him that a storm was brewing. no, it was his appendix scar from years ago. you see, it would itch, he would say. now more research has been done whether this type of thing is just an old wives’ tale or does it have real merit?

according to an article put out by the Health Realizations, Inc.2019, for centuries, people have wondered if weather has an impact on one’s health. as early as 2,400 years ago, the Greeks were making note of the effect that hot and cold winds might have on pain and illness. During the Civil War, physicians were writing about amputee soldiers sensing pain in their “phantom” limbs when the weather was changing.

so, it’s no surprise today that doctors still ponder the connection between weather and pain. In fact, a lot of research has gone into trying to figure out exact scientific mechanisms that bring about this kind of weather-related pain.

many studies have explored the relationship between weather changes, like barometric pressure, temperature, humidity and joint pain and the majority of these researchers do agree that there is “a very definite maybe!” according to Dr. hayes Wilson, mD, chair of rheumatology at Piedmont hospital in atlanta, “The weather making joints hurt is more than just a myth. I see it in my patients who experience morning stiffness and have red, hot, swollen and painful joints when a front is approaching.”

according to kevin robinson, a meteorologist with the Weather Channel in atlanta, he, too, has been quoted as saying, “When people feel pain during a weather change, it is often not precipitation or humidity causing the problem, but changing barometric pressure. as storms approach, barometric pressure – the weight exerted by air – falls, resulting in many people experiencing an increase in aches and pains. a decrease in barometric pressure may make inflamed joints swell, which in theory, could stretch the thin tissue lining the capsule surrounding a joint.” other doctors claim that their patients experienced a significant increase in arthritic pain between fall and spring, when more storms occur, and a significant decrease in pain from spring to fall, when weather is typically calmer.

There are some scientists, however, who dispute this theory. some think it is all psychological. “some may blame their pain on the weather to help relieve the thinking that they have any control of the pain they might be experiencing. attitudes like this may develop unconsciously, and the link between pain and weather would seem like a simple cause-and-effect relationship.” For example, if a person believes that rain causes pain, that fact alone can trigger the psychological link with pain.

Whether or not you experience an increase in pain when the weather is taking a turn, you can use the following sources to help plan a special event.

AccuWeather.com has an online service called the “arthritis Index.” here you will find a ranking of the potential severity of weather-related arthritis pain from low to extreme.

Weather.com also offers a health section where frequent pain sufferers can go to find out the level of “aches and pains” that might be experienced in their area in their featured “aches and pains” index.

you might not be able to change the weather, but you definitely can change how weather affects you. For me? I’ll just rely on my husband’s navy education and his appendix scar to warn me of impending bad weather! Nina Pesce


New Jersey state tHeater15 livingston avenue, new brunswick – (732) 246-7469 • Ladysmith Black Mambazo February 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm • New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars: The Return of

the Jedi February 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 Pm • Boyz 11 Men February 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm • Siberian State Symphony Orchestra February 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm • Get the Led Out February 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm • Masters of Illusion February 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm • New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s violin

Concerto February 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm

HuNterdoN Hills playHouse (diNNer sHow)88 route 173 West, hampton – (800) 447-7313 • We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered February 14 – 15 (LUNCH matinee only) • dr. K’s Motown Review February 20 – 23 Matinees: monday-saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 am

sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 Pm Evening: saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 Pm

villagers tHeatre415 Demott lane, somerset – (732) 873-2710 • Fun house February 7 – 23 Friday & saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 Pm

george street playHouse9 livingston avenue, new brunswick – (732) 246-7717 • Midwives January 21 – February 16 Evenings: Tuesday – saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm

sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm Matinees: Thursday, saturday & sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 Pm

circle players416 Victoria avenue, Piscataway – (732) 968-7555 • The Explorers Club January 31 – February 16 Friday & saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 Pm

somerset valley playHouse689 amwell road (route 514), hillsborough – (908) 369-7469 • Play On! January 24 – February 9 Friday & saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 Pm

masoN gross scHool oF perFormiNg arts85 George street, new brunswick – (732) 932-7511Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater • Opera Theater Rutgers with Rutgers Symphony Orchestra:

Tales of hoffman February 6, 7, 8 & 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check theater for times• • •Call•for•other•performances•and•venues.•Information•was•not•

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playHouse 22721 Cranbury road, east brunswick – (732) 254-3939 • The Mystery of Edwin drood February 7 – 23 Friday & saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 Pm

paper mill playHousebrookside Drive, millburn – (973) 376-4343 • Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber January 30 – march 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Various Times

mccarter tHeatre ceNter91 university Place, Princeton – (609) 258-6500Matthews Theatre • Yamato drummers of Japan February 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 Pm • dance Theater of harlem February 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm • Yuja Wang, piano February 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 Pm • Romeo & Juliet (Ballet) February 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 Pm • Mummenschanz February 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 Pm • Joey Alexander Trio February 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PmBerlind Theatre • Claire Chase, flute February 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm • Jake Shimabukuro Trio February 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 Pm • Russian Renaissance February 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 Pm

FraNkliN towNsHip puBlic liBrarymain branch, 485 Demott lane, somerset – (732) 873-8700 x3some programs require registration.Please call or visit www.franklintwp.org to inquire/register. • Free In-Person Tax Preparation is Provided at the Library by

AARP by Appointment Tax Preparation to individuals at the library during the months

of February, march & april. The program is open to taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to older, low-income taxpayers. aarP membership is not required. Volunteers are trained and Irs-certified every year. assistance is by appointment only. The contact number for appointments is (908) 541-5710. This number should be open for appointments on or around February 1, 2020. Call the library for details!

• The Library Now Offers Perfect Picks, a Book Concierge Service

are you looking for something new to read? Just finished a good book and want to read something similar, but don’t know where to start? maybe you want to expand your horizons and try something completely new? let our librarians help! The library is now offering a book recommendation service called “Perfect Picks” to help connect you with books you’ll love. Just fill out the following form (or pick up a physical copy at the reference desk), tell us a little about your reading preferences, and let us do the rest! We’ll select three titles from our collection we think you’ll enjoy. once they’re ready for you to pick up, you’ll receive a hold notification and you can get them at the Circulation desk.

• Computer Class: TOPIC TBd monday, February 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am – 12:00 Pm Class size is strictly limited, and registration is required. If you are

unable to attend after registering, please let the library know as soon as possible so we can make the space available for someone else!

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• The Color Line on the Baseball diamond monday, February 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm – 8:30 Pm have you considered the entire history of nation’s favorite pastime?

What black baseball in america meant, including pioneers like Jackie robinson and the rich relationships in ‘blackball’ during america’s era of segregation, across the nation and in new Jersey is a multifaceted narrative. During this session, a robust conversation, an account by a veteran negro leaguer, a rendition of an ‘iconic’ baseball poem ‘kC at the bat’ by its author, kevin kane, and selections from the documentary ‘before you Can say Jackie robinson’ will further participants’ understanding. This program is made possible through a grant from the new Jersey Council for the humanities’ Public scholars Project. Please register.

• African American Genealogy Wednesday, February 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm – 8:30 Pm Participants of this workshop by Gene armstead will learn

strategies for searching for their african american roots. Please register.

• Throwback Thursday Movie: Glory (1989) Thursday, February 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 Pm – 8:30 Pm Glory. rated r. 2 hours 2 minutes. This drama is based on the

true stories of the 54th massachusetts Infantry regiment, one of the union army’s all-black volunteer regiments who fought in the american Civil War. The film was nominated for five academy awards and won in three categories. It stars matthew broderick, Denzel Washington, and morgan Freeman. all library movie screenings are shown with subtitles. revisit or experience for the first time a favorite classic film at our Throwback Thursday movie series on first Thursday of every month!

• Second Saturday Book Club: The Great Alone by Kristin hannah

saturday, February 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am – 12:00 Pm Join us for a discussion of The Great alone by kristin hannah.

new members always welcome! limited copies available at the reference Desk starting 1/11/20.

• Concert: Universal African dance and drum Ensemble sunday, February 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 Pm – 2:30 Pm Join us for a performance by the universal african Dance and Drum

ensemble, one of the largest professional african dance a drum ensembles in the united states. Their performance will feature african dance, traditional songs, stilt walking, masquerading, martial arts acrobatics, and intensified african drumming. Please register!

• Computer Class: Topic TBd monday, February 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am – 12:00 Pm Class size is strictly limited, and registration is required. If you are


• Jewelry Class monday, February 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:45 Pm – 8:30 Pm registration is required. a library card is required for registration. • Movie Matinee: an Oscar Nominated film Friday, February 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 Pm – 4:30 Pm oscar nominations will be announced on January 22nd, so check

back on that date to see which film the library will screen! • BMN Black history Jeopardy event monday, February 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm – 8:30 Pm Join us for an all-ages trivia program sponsored by the black

mothers network. Please register. • Zumba Gold Chair + Chair Pilates Wednesday, February 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 Pm – 2:45 Pm Join instructor laura Fechter for this fun combo exercise class in

a chair! Please register. registration opens the previous month on the 10th.

• Tai Chi for Beginners Wednesday, February 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm – 8:30 Pm Dr. Gang huang, the founder of ‘seeking Tai Chi,’ will be teaching

Tai Chi classes for those who have little or no Tai Chi experience. registration is required.

• Computer Class: Topic TBd monday, February 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am – 12:00 Pm Class size is strictly limited, and registration is required. If you are


• BMN poetry/art presentation Wednesday, February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm – 8:30 Pm The black mothers network will sponsor an evening of poetry,

music, and art by some of Franklin Township’s african american students and their parents.

• ShopRite Nutritionist Program: Eating Fish for heart health Friday, February 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 Pm – 4:45 Pm learn how to select, prepare, and enjoy fish for a healthy heart!

Please register. • Black Suffrage Movement: The Importance of voting

presented by the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) saturday, February 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Pm – 4:00 Pm The national Council of negro Women (nCnW), raritan Valley

section is hosting a black history month event celebrating the black suffrage movement. The nJ orators will perform a speech and a skit. Council woman kimberly Francois will deliver a non-partisan talk about the black suffrage movement and the importance of voting.

restaurant review Joe’s meat market

28 Main Street, South Bound Brook, NJ • phone: 732-356-4557on the off chance that some of our Canal Walk neighbors have not

experienced lunch or dinner at Joe’s meat market or had the benefit of enjoying their catering services, I decided to review their wonderful offerings.

my husband and I recently stopped in for lunch and as always were delighted with our selections.

Their sandwiches are probably the best, freshest and most generous sandwiches you could ever hope for. one of our favorites is the Prosciutto with mozzarella and roasted red peppers served with balsamic vinegar on a sub roll. They list over 25 over stuffed sandwiches priced from $6 for a half sub to $15 for a whole sub. They really are over stuffed as advertised so generally a half sub is almost too much for one person. every ingredient is very fresh and delicious.

They have an extensive menu serving a huge variety of meats and pastas, all homemade and, from what we have ordered, absolutely delicious. They are wonderful caterers and have an extensive menu both hot and cold. In the front of the store they have a pizzeria, known as Giovanni’s Pizzeria. They make 23 different varieties of Pizza which are very good. They are open from 7am to 9pm monday thru Thursdays. Friday and saturday they are open 7am to 10pm. sundays they are open from 8am to 8pm. you may have guessed that they are open every day for breakfast and they have a great breakfast menu as well. The atmosphere is a friendly deli atmosphere with about maybe 6 tables but not a dining atmosphere for a special night.

It’s all about the food there....great food, both Italian (real mama mia home cooking) and great american food as well (Filet mignon, Prime rib, burgers, Grilled salmon, shrimp scampi etc) everything is reasonably priced with top quality ingredients at all times. The lunch menu costs less than the dinner menu. For example shrimp scampi is $11 at lunch and $14 for dinner.

hope anyone who goes to Joe’s enjoys the food as much as we do!Submitted by: Ellen Catalina

We so enjoy sharing restaurant reviews with our Canal Walk community. Most of us enjoy reading them and getting to learn about some new and interesting restaurants to explore. Just give us the name, location and phone number of the restaurant and delight us with some of your favorite entrees along with some prices. It doesn’t have to be long. So, hurry to your computers and become a restaurant reviewer. Please send them to [email protected]. Ellen Catalina


Today, television is so much a part of our lives that is difficult to remember that it first became available less than 75 years ago. Many of us at Canal Walk recollect those early days of TV and even the “Radio Days “that preceded them. Recently, I spoke to Ken and Barbara Morrison about those times and this is what they told me.

Ken: In the days before TV, listening to radio was a family experience, almost a formal one. kids would come home for supper after playing outside all day and, afterwards, the whole family would gather in the living room to listen to the radio. kids would sit on the floor chin in hand, parents would sit in chairs and we would all look at the radio as we listened. as we listened, we visualized the action and gave our imaginations free rein. In some ways, it was almost better than TV. When TVs first went on sale, few people were able to afford them. The first time most people saw a TV program was on the television sets in storefronts; the shop owners kept them switched on all the time to attract the public. our neighbor was one of the early owners of a TV and we kids often took advantage. Ten or twelve of us would stand on his lawn and watch through the open window; the screen was small but had a magnifying attachment and we could follow the action easily.

Barbara: Those first TV sets were huge, more like a piece of furniture, even though the screen was only ten or twelve inches. admiral and rCa were the big names then. We got our first TV set

when I was in grammar school, around 1953 and it was a Zenith. It was black and white, of course, and reception was sometimes iffy. Those living in apartments had” rabbit ears” atop the set that had to be adjusted to get a good signal; home owners had more elaborate rooftop antennas. and, needless to say, remotes were yet to be invented. some of the early shows I liked: Orson Welles Mercury Theater, the Arthur Godfrey Show, Green Hornet and Father Knows Best. also, since I came home for lunch when I was in grammar school, I became a fan of the soap Guiding Light.

Ken: In those early days, TV was not the 24 hour service we now have. Programming began at 6am and continued till 10 pm, later expanding to 12 midnight and still later to 2 in the morning. Initially, there were three national networks (Cbs, nbC and abC; channels 2, 4 and 7) supplemented by three local channels( 5,7 and 11). Pbs came a little later. as far as programming goes, it was an age of experimentation, of trial and error, programming executives tried to determine what the public

really wanted. That turned out to be variety shows, science fiction, westerns, sports, sitcoms, animal shows (Lassie, Rin Tin Tin) and crime dramas. news programs were initially limited but were considerably expanded after the 1962-63 newspaper strike that left radio and TV as the only source of news. my favorite shows included Bonanza, The Lone Ranger, Dragnet, The FBI in Peace and War, and Lassie. and, as a sports fan, I got my fill of basketball, football and baseball on TV.

Barbara: my favorite TV genres were variety shows and talent shows, beginning with The Arthur Godfrey Show and sid Caesar’s Show of Shows and continuing on with The Ed Sullivan Show. I also enjoyed sitcoms like I Love Lucy and The Honeymooners; they were based on real life, were funny, light hearted and innocent, and made you feel good even as they carried a message. no wonder they are popular in re-runs even today.

Ken: after we were married, our TV watching was drastically reduced. I was very busy with work and both barb and I were very busy bringing up the children. at times, it seemed like we were watching only cartoons and kids’ shows. by the way, the cartoons were really funny then, unlike those on TV today. after I retired, our TV watching has picked up again. mostly, I watch nature shows (which I think are fabulous), sports and specials.

Barbara: as ken said, there was a period in our lives when we didn’t have much time for TV. I did however enjoy the late night talk shows, particularly Johnny Carson who I think was in a class by himself and some series like MASH. nowadays, I like watching Blue Bloods (with Tom selleck), game shows and soaps. Guiding Light may be a thing of the past but The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful are two shows I still like to watch. some things never change.

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The names of these familiar foods are linked to certain specific geographic locations. For example: ham is connected to smithfield Va, famous as a producer of ham. see how many foods you can match to the places associated with them. answers at the bottom of the page.1. Cream Pie a. yorkshire2. Chicken b. kentucky3. Pudding C. buffalo4. almonds D. seville5. sprouts e. Devonshire6. sole F. Peking7. Chicken Wings G. kiev8. orange h. boston9. Cream I. Jordan10. Duck J. brussels11. artichoke k. Dover12. burgoo l. Jerusalem

wHat cats tHiNk, wHat cats doaccording to the

2017-2018 national Pet owners survey, there are an estimated 94.2 million cats and 89.7 million dogs in america. That there are more cats than dogs in the u.s has always been a bit of a surprise to me because dogs are so much more visible particularly here at Canal Walk. but then I guess I shouldn’t be. Dogs prefer the outdoors while cats prefer to stay in. In many other ways too, cats are the polar opposites of dogs. Dogs are outgoing and eager to please, cats mysterious and aloof. here is what some cat owners have to say about their pets.

• In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods. They have never forgotten.

• Dogs have owners. Cats have staff. • If cats could text you back, they wouldn’t. • Don’t tell me what to do. you’re not my cat. • If the earth was flat, cats would push everything off it. • If sleeping was an olympic sport, my cat would win the gold. • Cats spend half their time sleeping, the other half making viral

videos. • bathing cats is a martial art. • I dressed my dog as a cat. now he won’t come when I call him. • letting the cat out of the bag is easier than putting it back in.

Submitted by Anil Nirody

taste test aNswers1. Cream Pie h. boston2. Chicken G. kiev3. Pudding a. yorkshire4. almonds I. Jordan5. sprouts J. brussels6. sole k. Dover7. Chicken Wings C. buffalo8. orange D. seville9. Cream e. Devonshire10. Duck F. Peking11. artichoke l. Jerusalem12. burgoo b. kentucky

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• February 3 – monthly meeting • February 7 – moreno Fruzzetti show

In January we conducted a winter coat drive for Christ the redeemer Pantry in manville from January 6-10. as usual the response from our members was terrific and we were able to provide much needed winter clothing for the seniors and needy in manville. Thank all who helped us to help our neighbors in need.

on January 10 we had our bingo which was a very enjoyable evening. I was only one number away several times, but it was fun even without winning.

Please remember that all our profits from activities go to our annual scholarship fund for girls and boys from local high schools. Without support from our membership the number of scholarships will be reduced.

There will be future jitney trips in the coming months so be sure to check your email, and the Clubhouse for flyers.

our membership has grown in the last couple of years so please act quickly if there is something you want to attend. members who attend our monthly meeting will get preference on all jitney trips.

We are presently collecting Dues for 2020 so please pay them soon because only members in good standing will be attending jitney trips with us. If you are not receiving our emails, please notify us at the next business meeting or email me @ [email protected] to be added to our growing list.

noTICe: Due to our increasing membership, effective since January 2018 all of our future events will be members only to allow all members to participate. annual dues are $15 if paid by may 1 and $20 thereafter. NEW MEMBERShIP Is $25 Per Person anD We eXPeCT boTh FamIly members To JoIn. only PaID members WIll be alloWeD To aTTenD members only eVenTs. Please fill out a membership form found in the office at the Clubhouse. Please include your email address and phone number with your check payable to CWhoaaF and write membership in the memo line and place in the Italian american mailbox. Ciao,

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Pope Gelasius called it saint Valentine’s Day in order to separate the church from the roman celebration of lupercalia which was an ancient pagan fertility festival taking place on February 15th. saint Valentine’s Day was named after one or possibly more saints named Valentinus. In the middle ages the tradition of courtly love was flourishing and that is when Valentines’ day became associated with romantic love. In 18th century england this day evolved into a special day which lovers expressed their love for each other by giving candy, flowers and sending Valentine cards.

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The film, Parasite, just won the Golden Globe for best motion Picture - Foreign language. Its director, bong hoon Jo, was also nominated for best Director and best screenplay. I suggest you keep an eye out for the oscar nominations because I guarantee this movie will appear among them. It’s difficult to pigeonhole this film in any one category because it is so unique. I’ve seen it described as a tragicomedy, a term I’ve rarely seen used since studying shakespeare. other phrases that seem to fit are dark comedy, suspense thriller, and drama.

To begin with, the entire dialogue, with the exception of a few snippets, is in korean, requiring the audience to read subtitles. I realize that this would put some off, but I can only say that, in my opinion, as with the netflix best foreign movie oscar winner Roma, the effort is well worth it. The action takes place in and was filmed in korea and it’s a tale of two korean families. In one sense these two families couldn’t be more different, in another, they share some of the same foolishness.

The first family is a feckless bunch of self-described losers, living in a squalid, messy basement apartment in a slum area. They are largely preoccupied with stealing WiFi, from nearby businesses, folding pizza boxes for a few bucks, and lamenting their lack of luck in the form of gainful employment. They consist of a father and mother and a young daughter and son, both college age, but neither enrolled. each of them has a distinct personality but one common trait, a certain larcenous tendency.

The film begins with a demonstration of their cheesy lifestyle which, as it develops, gets more and more humorous.

The second family, the Parks, is a wealthy one, mother and father and a teenage daughter and terribly spoiled little boy. They live in a mansion built by and for a famous architect who moved on to Paris. Their follies consist of casual materialism (not that the other family doesn’t share this trait), status consciousness, and obsession with everything trendy with elites. They are also, as the plot develops, shown to be cluelessly gullible in the face of the ever resourceful family number one.

as luck would have it the loser family, low on money but not lacking in cleverness and other skills, manages to inveigle themselves, step by step into the lives of the Park family. like the beverly hillbillies, they come to enjoy their newfound statuses in a series of scenes which become funnier and funnier, while at the same time producing a genuine sense of suspense in an audience that doesn’t know where this is all going. a bit like watching a tightrope walker, waiting for the fall. Will there be a fall? you have

to see the film to find out.The movie is beautifully filmed and skillfully made by a director

who knew what he was doing.This film satirizes much of our modern life which we have in

common with koreans and much more of the world: the obsession with electronic devices, WiFi and the ubiquitous cell phones, without which much of the fraudulent schemes in the film wouldn’t be possible. It also satirizes distinctions of class and infatuation with status.

at various points in the film there is sheer hilarity, at one point producing a scene like those in a classic bedroom farce. yet, an air of suspense prevails through much of the film’s 2 hour and 12 minute length. The plot takes many and various twists and turns for which the viewer is consistently unprepared and surprised. For that reason I can’t in good conscience reveal more detail than I have.

see it and be surprised yourself. The film is rated r By Frank Catalina

waNted:Reviews of all kinds are wanted from the residents of Canal Walk!

Please send your submission with your selection, your opinion of it, and any other information you feel is pertinent. Send to [email protected]

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Carla Ulbrich concert on March 8th at the Freedom Clubhouse from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

carla ulBricH siNger/soNgwriter/

comedieNNeSunday, March 8 from 2:00pm-4:00pm

at Freedom Clubhouse

“Perhaps the Northeast’s funniest interpreter of human foibles” – Richard Cuccaro, Acoustic Live!

“I LOVE Carla’s songwriting- smart, funny, and insightful.”

– Christine Lavin

“Carla is very, very funny!!” – Michael Veitch, Freedom Clubhouse Concerts

Light refreshments will be served.Tickets are $17 in advance.

Please make check payable to CWHOAAF and give to Jodie Nolasco in the Office. Seating is limited to the first 50 tickets.

Michael Veitch


Newsletter committeepolicy statemeNt

The Canal Walk Newsletter is published monthly to keep the residents informed about events at Canal Walk.

We accept articles submitted by Canal Walk Residents subject to the following guidelines:• We do not accept any articles expressing political or religious opinions.• We do not accept any articles that resemble an editorial.• We do not accept any articles that advertise for profit.• Paid advertising is available through our Publisher, AOT Publications.

The deadline for all material is the 9th of the previous month by 6:00 Pm. Please submit your articles on time. All submissions must be emailed with the author clearly stated. The deadline for the MARCh Newsletter will be FEBRUARY 9th by 6:00 PM. LATE ARTICLES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEd.

Please send us articles about past events as well as future plans for your group or club. In addition, send photos to Jay del Prado to go with your articles.

/ Items for Talk of the Walk should be sent to ellen Catalina at [email protected]

/ home hints sent to Jeff shpiner at [email protected]

/ Club activities and announcements and Poetry sent to susan smith at [email protected].

/ staying healthy sent to nina Pesce at [email protected].

/ Film reviews, meet your resident artist/neighbor sent to Frank Catalina at [email protected].

/ Photos sent to Jay del Prado at [email protected]

/ suggestions for articles of interest to the community sent to anil nirody at [email protected]

all articles received by any member of the Committee are acknowledged either by email or phone.

Please note: If you didn’t get a confirmation, it means that we didn’t get the article. Carry-overs will not be included. You must submit a new article each month.

We reserve the right to edit, condense, or reject submitted material.Do noT submit serious looking material from the Internet unless

it has first been checked as authentic with snopes.com or a similar web-checking site.

Susan, Ellen, Nina, Frank, Jay, Jeff, Anil

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monday/Wednesday/Friday . . . . . (with guard) 7am–1pm & 4pm–8pm(w/o guard) 6am–7am & 1pm–5pm

Tuesday/Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (w/o guard) 7am–4pm(with guard) 4pm–8pm

saturday/sunday* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (with guard) 9am–5pm*NOTE: Children & Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–5pm

reminder on photo submissionsall pictures are to be submitted to Jay del Prado (jaydimm@

comcast.net) in full-size jpeg format complete with the caption intended for each of the photos. also, please specify if the pictures are article-driven and, therefore, have no need for captions. We reserve the right to make necessary and appropriate changes to the caption if need be and will notify the contributor(s) of the change(s) as best we can. not all pictures submitted will be printed. Thank you for sharing your pictures of club and non-club activities, affairs, outings and happenings with the entire community.

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tHe caNal walk Newsletteris published at the beginning of each month and is mailed free to residents of Canal Walk. Additional copies are available at the Clubhouse and Sales Office.

editorial staFFSusan Smith, Editor . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] del Prado, Photo Editor . . [email protected] Catalina . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Pesce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Catalina . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Shpiner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Nirody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

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• MarinoFazzetiConcertBallroomItalianClub7:00pm

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• PrivatePartyBallroom11:00am-4:00pm

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• SundayCinema-LadiesCardroom12:30pm-7:00pm

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• WestSideStoryTripJitneyTrips

• GreatDecisionsClubroom7:30pm-9:30pm

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• TheTapPackJitneyTrips3:30pm-5:30pm

• SouperBowlBallroomWomen’sClub12:00pm-4:00pm

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• DianeJonesConcertFreedomClubhouseAct.Dir.1:00pm-4:00pm

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• MardiGrasBallroomClubhouseAct.6:00pm-10:00pm

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• AARPArts&CraftsRoomMen’sClub5:30pm-8:30pm

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• AARPArts&CraftsRoomMen’sClub5:30pm-8:30pm

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• GreatDecisionsClubroom7:30pm-9:30pm

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• SouperBowlBallroomWomen’sClub12:00pm-4:00pm

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• ComedyNightBallroomItalianClub7:00pm

canal walk event calendar February 2020

NoteCalendar changes made after the 8th of the preceding month may not be included.

sunDay monDay TuesDay WeDnesDay ThursDay FrIDay saTurDay

In order to go on a trip or participate in an event, we MUST receive a completed flyer, and full/ correct payment together. If you are paying for a friend please make sure to complete a separate flyer, and pay separately for each residence you are paying for. Thank you for your cooperation.

Jodie NolascoActivities Director

Happy Valentine’s Day


cw cluBHouse100 Canal Walk boulevard, somerset, nJ 08873

Community ManagerTom merklinger – 732-356-7999 • [email protected]

Community CoordinatorCathy Vaccaro – 732-356-5071 • [email protected]

Activities directorJodie nolasco – 732-356-8806 • [email protected]

Activities Coordinatorsandra kenney – 732-356-1010 • [email protected]

Enclave Property ManagerDavid Papalia – 732-412-7618 • office in Fairfax building

atteNtioN all cluB & committeecHairpersoNs

This CalenDar is prepared by our activities Director. In order for it to be correct, you must inform Jodie Nolasco of any anD all ChanGes. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of your activity listing if you fail to do this.

The Newsletter Committee and Jodie Nolasco

February 2020scHedule oF moNtHly cluB meetiNgs

Acting UpFirst Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freedom Clubhouse . . 7:30 Pm

Bible Studyevery Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Club room . . . . . . . . . 4:00 Pm

Chinese ClubFirst Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . 7:15 Pm

Government AffairsFirst Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . boardroom . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm

Great decisionssee Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Club room . . . . . . . . . 7:30 Pm

hadassahsecond Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 Pm

Indo-American ClubFirst Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm

InvestmentThird Tuesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . boardroom . . . . . . . . . 7:30 Pm

Italian American ClubFirst monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm

Itch’N to Stitchevery Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . arts & Crafts . . . . . . . 1:00 Pm

Men’s Clubsecond monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm

QuiltersFourth monday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freedom Clubhouse . . 1:00 Pm

ShutterbugsThird monday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm

veterans ClubFourth Wednesday – aft . . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Pm eve . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 Pm

Women’s ClubThird Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 Pm

Young @ heartsecond Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . ballroom. . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am

weekeNd activitieseveNt day locatioN timebocce saturday bocce Court 9:00 ammahJongg saturday Cafe 9:00 amZumba saturday arts & Crafts 8:30 am

activities moNday–FridayeveNt day locatioN timeaerobic Walking m-T-W-T-F br 7:30 am & 10:30 amaquacise m-W-F IP 9:00 amart Class Thursday a&C 9:00 am-12:00 Pm bible study Tuesday Cr 4:00 Pmbilliards Tues/Thurs bIll 1:00 Pm & 7:00 Pmbowling monday off site 12:00 Pmbocce Tues/Thurs bocce Court 6:00 Pmbocce saturday bocce Court 9:00 amChair yoga 4th monday br 7:00 PmChorus monday br 1:00 PmInstructional Core Wednesday br 8:30 ammeditation Group Friday FCh 11:30 amPilates mon/Thurs/Fri FCh 9:00 amPing Pong monday a&C 1:00 PmPing Pong Wed/Thurs a&C 7:00 Pmsit While Getting Fit Tuesday br 9:00 amTap exercise Wednesday a&C 3:30 Pm Friday a&C 9:00 amWeight Training Tuesday br 8:30 am

weekly gameseveNt day locatioN timebridge 2nd Wed lb 1:00 Pmbridge monday Cr 7:00 Pmbridge Wednesday Cr 1:00 PmDuplicate bridge Tuesday FC 1:00 PmCanasta monday CF 1:00 PmCanasta monday FC 7:00 PmCanasta Tuesday lC 1:00 Pm, 4:00 Pm & 7:00 PmCanasta mon/Wed FC 7:00 PmCanasta Wednesday lC 1:30 PmCanasta Thursday FC 7:00 PmGin rummy monday lC 1:00 PmmahJongg mon/Tues FC 7:00 PmmahJongg Tuesday FC 12:00 PmmahJongg mon/Wed/Fri lC 9:30 ammahJongg Tues/Thurs lC 1:00 Pm & 7:00 PmmahJongg Tues/Wed CF 12:00 Pm & 1:00 Pmmen’s Poker Wednesday mC 7:00 Pmmexican Train monday CF 7:00 Pmmexican Train monday lC 1:00 Pm & 7:00 Pmmexican Train Tuesday FC 7:00 Pmmexican Train Wednesday FC 1:00 PmPinochle Friday lC 1:00 PmPoker Tues/Thurs FC 6:30 Pmscrabble Tuesday lC 7:00 PmTexas hold’em Tuesday FC 7:00 PmWomen’s Poker mon/Wed lC 7:00 Pm


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cluBHouseCommunity manager . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7999Community Coordinator . . . . . . . . . 356-5071activities Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-8806association advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . 294-8882Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-1513sales office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-1191Gatehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 805-0310emergency Contact . . . . . . . . . 888-295-4617Enclave Management Office . . . . . 412-7618

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cw committee cHairsBoard oF directorsbob rossomando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-1742Jim lyttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-0341nick Iorio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-7101bernard Worst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-2224cluBHouse activitiesPeggy Fenimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-0862coveNaNts committeeDavid lyttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5253eNclave Board oF directorssebastian (ben) Caudo (Pres) . 908-451-2688John loPresti, Jr (VP) . . . . . . . 646-338-1243steve selvaggio (Sec) . . . . . . (862) 324-1112bruce schulman (Treas). . . . . . 201-317-9506Newslettersue smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271-0529weBsite committeehoward kliger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-6330elaine Whelan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560-0140bang mo kim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764-1946Fred Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-4291

* * * * *1st wed BookcluB (liBrary)Jean Ciampa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908-803-2250Chris rusak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908-707-8699actiNg upmarion yudow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563-2957artJackie Weighart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-9292arts & craFtsbetty Whalen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560-8387Billiards (aFt/eve)Charlie minutillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-2894BocceFrank Geraci. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-7356Dave schlesinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-7663BowliNgJoanne Perzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-7350Bridge, duplicate (iNtermediate)anil nirody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908-420-0034cHessmichael Polito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868-0050olga epstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595-5956

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