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J U N E UPDATE SPRING NET WORKING EVENT The CNBA held a Business Card Exchange on May 17, 2016 at Windsor Gallery in Colts Neck. It was co-sponsored by Windsor Gallery owner Dan Fenski and Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realtor Anna Appolonia. Attendees enjoyed wine, cheese and networking while viewing the latest exhibition at Windsor Gallery – Once in a Blue Moon – a beautiful collection of widely varied artwork with the common theme of blue. GENERAL MEETING Last month’s general meeting was held on May 11, 2016 at the Colts Neck Library. CNBA President Sue Fitzpatrick announced that plans are moving full speed ahead with the July 3rd fireworks! Anyone interested in volunteering for the Fireworks Committee should contact Sue at sue@ fitzpatrickprinting.com.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Gail Wachsmuth, Dee Mollema, Denise Denk ,Linda Orriss, Sue Quincannon, Helene Kalkay, Debbie Savo, Linda Kudler (in front), Michele Caputi, Vicki Mazza, and Joy Luciani.
The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held the final event for the calendar year at the lovely newly renovated Beach Tavern in the Channel Club Marina in Monmouth Beach. Members and guests enjoyed a four-course lunch. Kathy Miles of the Monmouth County SPCA was the guest speaker and she brought her therapy dog Taka. Ms. Miles explained to the women how to determine if one’s dog could qualify as a therapy dog. She said that temperament is very important along with an openness toward training. Therapy dogs are not the same as service dogs. Therapy dogs are used in nursing homes and hospitals to help cheer people up and are just petted and hugged. Not a bad job! Club President Sue Quincannon said that the women in the Club truly responded to the speaker and her therapy dog. “This was quite an interesting program. Not only are they using these dogs to visit nursing homes and hospitals but they are finding that the dogs are very good for children who are having problems reading. The kids are not intimidated by the dogs and they are able to read to them. There are a lot of positive things happening with this program. I was quite taken back with the program that they are offering at the ASPCA in Monmouth County.” It seems that Kathy Miles and Taka made quite an impression on the women of the Club. The Newcomers and Neighbors Club will resume general meetings in September, the club provides a social network for area residents and although it is not a charity organization, often donates to local Kathy Miles, from the Monmouth worthy groups such as the Food Bank. County SPCA, brought her therapy Call 732.530.9543 or 732.577.0875 for dog “Taka” to the Newcomers and Neighbors spring luncheon. more information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS • July 3, 2016: Fireworks at Bucks Mill Recreation Area, Dusk. Sponsored by CNBA, with support from the Colts Neck Recreation Committee, and many other town organizations taking part. A fun-filled family event, complete with hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, Italian Ice, music from the Two River Band and a barbershop quartet – there’s something for everyone! Spend the entire evening there - gates open at 6:00 p.m.! Admission is free. • August 26, 2016: A Day at the Races with Eatontown Industrial Park Association, Monmouth Park. Visit coltsneckbusiness.org to become a member or to learn more about our upcoming events.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Chris Mulvaney, CNBA Corresponding Secretary; Alison Antenucci, CNBA Recording Secretary; Mike Tormey, CNBA Membership Chairperson, Dan Fenski of Windsor Gallery, Co-sponsor of event; Sue Fitzpatrick, CNBA President; Greg Calderaro, CNBA Vice President; Anna Appolonia, CNBA Past President, Co-sponsor of event; Dino Nicoletta, CNBA Treasurer; and Glen Dalakian, CNBA Advisor.