Reporter March 2013 Volume 36 Number 6 by CVE Reporter

CENTURY VILLAGE EAST

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Board of Directors of COOCVE Meets THIRD TUESDAY of the Month at 9:30 a.m. in the Party Room

Official Monthly News/Magazine of the Condominium Owners Organization of Century Village East, Deerfield Beach, Florida

MARCH 2013

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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 06

Celebrating Passover Celebrating Easter P

assover is a Jewish holiday which begins on the 15th day of Nisan (on the Hebrew calendar). Passover commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt. As described in the Book of Exodus, Passover marks the “birth” of the children of Israel who become the Jewish nation, as the Jews’ ancestors were freed from being slaves of Pharoah. The holiday is traditionally celebrated for eight days (although Reform Jews celebrate for seven days) with the first two days and last two days celebrated as full festivals. The intervening days are known as Chol HaMoed (“festival weekdays”). It is traditional for a Jewish family to gather on the first two nights of

Passover for a special dinner called a Seder. During this meal, the story of the Exodus from Egypt is retold using a special text called the Haggadah. The primary symbol of Passover is the matzo, a flat, unleavened bread which recalls the hurriedly-baked bread that the Israelites ate after their hasty departure from Egypt.

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Condo News ■ Firewalls still under fire? Remaining cable lawsuits set to go into mediation and trial in Condo News p. 10-A ■ Check out new International Library. Library is now complete and open to all CVE residents. p. 31-A ■ Hillsboro Pines Golf Course for Sale! COOCVE Executive Committee passes motion for Master Management to negotiate possible, future sale. p. 8-A ■ You are needed. Plan to attend Town Hall Meeting at 1 p.m. on March 18, 2013. p. 13-A ■ Avoid unnecessary entrance gate delays! Guests must have appropriate identification readily available. p. 27-A ■ Protect yourself against future medical bills. Lawyer Pat Murphy reviews changes to the Florida Automobile No Fault Law. p. 31-A ■ Bar Code problems? Official procedures explained in detail. p. 22-A

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■ Trouble driving at night? CVE resident Jean Clarke describes an eye opening experience. p. 42-A ■ Are we at risk? Snowbird Marvin Hershorn explains why a North American obesity pandemic could be killing us. p. 13-B ■ 91-year-old CVE resident challenges the “I” generation. p. 14-B ■ Are you on informational tech and cognitive overload? Know the symptoms and what to do about them. p. 17-B ■ Your CVE Symphony Orchestra needs your support. p. 38-B ■ It’s a Law! CVE drivers must stop at all crosswalks. p. 4-A ■ Art Club triumphs with Pigments of the Imagination. p. 29-B

aster, the Feast of the Resurrection, is the most important religious feast of the Christian liturgical year, observed between late March and late April (early April to early May in Eastern Christianity). It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. Easter marks the end of the forty days of Lent, a period of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter which begins on Ash Wednesday. The week before Easter is very special in the Christian tradition: the Sunday before is Palm Sunday, and the last three days before Easter are Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday,

Good Friday and Holy Saturday (sometimes referred to as Silent Saturday). Palm Sunday, Maundry Thursday and Good Friday respectively commemorate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, the last Supper and the Crucifixion. As with many other Christian dates, the celebration of Easter extends beyond the church. Since its origins, it has been a time of celebration and feasting. Today it is commercially important, seeing wide sales of greeting cards and confectionery such as chocolate Easter eggs as well as decorating Easter eggs and hunting for them on Sunday morning.

From the President By CHARLES K. PARNESS, President/ COOCVE

reat News!!! At the COOCVE Board of Directors meeting, after a lengthy discussion, the Board voted almost unanimously to ask Master Management to begin negotiations to purchase the golf course property. The turnout was one of the largest in years. The number of COOCVE Directors and those COOCVE Alternate Directors who could vote totaled over 220. Another 200 residents also attended the meeting. At the joint COOCVE Executive Committee/Council of Area Chairs last week, I delivered the following statement: “Many, many residents have expressed their deep concern about the sale of the golf course. Operating this property as a golf course is not the problem, but converting it for other uses such as housing is the real issue. About five years ago, a plan

was shown to us for the construction of 600 housing units on the golf course property. Later, another plan was presented for adding a golf driving range which many perceived as the first step in eventually constructing housing. Both efforts were defeated by our community. Recently, large signs have been erected announcing the sale of the golf course including its use for housing. Considering the similar situations at Crystal Lake,

and more recently at another Century Village, the threat to our community is real. Aside from the loss of scenery, a housing development will pose a serious security problem. Without building an unsightly fence or barrier completely around this new development, anyone entering through it would have uncontrolled and unmonitored access to our Village. This community should meet this threat, as we had previous threats as a united Village. We should act, and act now, to do what has to be done to end this continuing threat to our community. I ask that Master Management begin negotiations to purchase the golf course.” Some residents at the meeting complained that their names were not on our See PRESIDENT, pg 13A

he March meeting of the CVEMM Board of Directors originally scheduled for Thursday, March 14 has been rescheduled and will be held on MONDAY – MARCH 18 in the Activity Center/ Room A @ 9:30 a.m.

he COOCVE Executive Committee will now meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in Room B of the Activity Center.

This will be a joint meeting with the Council of Area Chairs.

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B 3rd floor, walk to club & plaza, stall shower, fantastic view from patio $57,000.00 Durham H Corner, first floor, updated kitchen, all tile, enclosed patio, close to Clubhouse $49,900.00 Harwood D 3rd flr, wonderful lake view, enclosed patio, all furnished, bldg claims rentable $35,900.00 Harwood E Large lake view, absolutely lovely, all tile, encl patio, must see $38,900.00 Ashby D All tile, fully furnished, beautiful lake view, close to pools and tennis $49,900.00 Newport U Water view, tiled, enclosed patio, priced to sell quickly $33,900.00 Cambridge A Stall Shower, encl patio, tile and carpet, walking distance to Century Plaza $39,900.00 Swansea A Great location, close to pool, plaza, and tennis, large galley kitchen $37,500.00 Cambridge C 2nd floor, new kitchen, updated bathrooms, encl patio, furnished $59,500.00 Ashby D Water view, furnished, 4th floor, enclosed patio, close to pool $52,850.00 Upminster M Move in condition, totally renovated, close to pool, walk to Century 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resident, Charles Parness called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Mr. Parness led the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence. The Sergeants-atArms confirmed that there was a quorum present (212). A motion was made by Joe Rubino and seconded by Elaine Schachter to waive the reading and approve the minutes from the January 15, 2013 BOD meeting as printed in the Reporter. Since there were no corrections or additions the motion was carried by a show of hands. Sheriff’s Report The Deputy reported that there were no issues last month at CVE. The Deputy reminded residents to be careful with phone scams and urged residents not to listen to these callers; just to “hang up” the phone. He also reported that residents who live here, are giving their units to their sons and daughters upon their death. They are bringing in people who owners do not like; younger people. If you see someone who you don’t think belongs in the Village, the Deputy urged residents to call the BSO. A resident asked about an accident that occurred at the West gate. The Deputy stated it was not on his log but would look into it and report on it next month. Another resident asked about the no right turn signs; northbound on Powerline

Road turning east onto West Drive and asked why there is no sign next to the stoplight. He added that signs stating no right turn are commonly placed next to the stop light as well as on the corner of the street. The Deputy stated that the signage is handled through the Department of Transportation and that he would contact them to see what could be done. Treasurers Report Total income for the month of January 2013 was $67,872. The expenses were $1,619 and the net gain was $66,253. The total assets for the month of January was $314,863. President’s Report – Charles Parness Mr. Parness stated that if Directors came to today’s meeting and did not find their names in the book, it is either because COOCVE does not

have a 2013 Director or Alternate Director form (with the building seal and signed by the President) or because your building has not paid their COOCVE dues. Mr. Parness stated that back in November of 2012, Traveler’s decided to drop the COOCVE Director’s and Officer’s Liability coverage. Mr. Parness stated that he believes the past President was informed of this change. After Mr. Parness became President in January, he was made aware of this from the insurance carrier and began discussions with them, COOCVE’s attorney, and members of the COOCVE Insurance Committee. The change in the policy was due to unresolved law suits filed against COOCVE. COOCVE now has received only one bid for D&O Coverage. The coverage offered is

for $1M but a high deductible of $150,000. In addition, it has some exclusions such as if COOCVE is sued by one of the 253 CVE condo associations or Ross Gilson, COOCVE is not covered. Mr. Parness stated that one way to protect ourselves from personal losses, is for us all to resign. He stated that we all should continue our efforts to serve this community and take whatever means possible to limit our liability. This policy offers some measure of protection since going without any coverage is not an option. Mr. Parness then asked the Directors to approve the payment of $24,834.53. The payment also includes a D&O extended reporting period on existing policies. This proposal was unanimously approved by the COOCVE Executive Com-

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mittee. Rita Pickar moved and seconded by a Director to approve the payment for the insurance policy in the amount of $24,834.53. Mr. Ross Gilson made a point of personal privilege. He stated that consistent with the requirements of Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes and in order to protect himself and his association from liability or actions taken by the Board, it is necessary at the beginning of the meeting to register his objection on issues relating to the purchase of the golf course property. Mr. Parness stated that he has not discussed the golf course property yet and when it comes up he can speak on that subject. Mr. Gilson than read chapter 617 of the Florida statute. Mr. Parness

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Tuesday April 9 Recreation Committee

Wednesday, March 13 Council of Area Chairs AND COOCVE Executive Committee

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Wednesday, April 10 Council of Area Chairs AND COOCVE Executive Committee

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Monday, March 18 9:30 AM CVE MASTER MANAGEMENT Activity Center Board of Directors Room A

Thursday, April 11 CVE MASTER MANAGEMENT Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 19 COOCVE Board of Directors

Tuesday, April 16 COOCVE Board of Directors

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The CENTURY VILLAGE EAST REPORTER is published monthly and distributed, without charge, to the residents of Century Village East, Deerfield Beach, Florida. It is published for the edification of said residents, and contains reports of the monthly meetings of the corporations, Board of Directors and its Committees, as well as news, bus and theater schedules, and contributed articles of current interest to the residents. The Condominium Owners Organization of Century Village East, Inc. a.k.a. COOCVE, a not-for-profit corporation, its officers, directors, editors, staff, any committee people are not responsible for typographical errors or misrepresentations in any advertisements or article. They are not responsible and assume no liability for the content of, or any opinions expressed in, any contributed articles which represent the author’s own opinions and not necessarily the opinion of COOCVE. Acceptance of advertising for products or services in no way constitutes an official endorsement of the product. Information to contributors: The Reporter reserves the right to edit, accept and refuse articles in the interest of brevity, clarity and the appropriateness of subject matter. Residents are advised to check with the person they are hiring to be sure they are licensed and insured. Due to space limitations, the CVE Reporter reserves the right to limit the length of all Minutes submitted. Strict priority will be given to Motions, Actions taken, and Information disseminated at the Meetings. Full copies of the Minutes can be obtained from the relevant Committees. -BOD CVE Reporter, Inc.

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ur Own Parkland vs. Cemetery Village To the Editor: After much discussion, the 220 COOCVE Directors, at the February COOCVE Board meeting, made it clear that they overwhelmingly endorsed the motion passed unanimously by the COOCVE Executive Committee. They asked Master Management to immediately begin negotiations to purchase the golf course property which is now on the market for land developers. This was a clear democratic expression of the will of the COOCVE Directors to take advantage of this final opportunity to buy the 84-acre park land for ourselves and future generations, to both preserve and enjoy our green space and secure our gated boundaries. There are many wonderful uses, some of them revenue-generating, which all

our residents can decide on once the property is secured. This property has two and a half miles of paved pathways through a beautiful environment and comes with buildings and a free lease for the restaurant. The COOCVE BOD made it clear that they want action to be taken to secure the property, under our own control, so as to own and enjoy this land in perpetuity. They also made it very clear that they don’t want either a cemetery, which is permitted under present zoning, or a long, expensive and uncertain battle against some ambitious investor seeking zoning changes for residential and commercial building. The resulting loss of beauty, green space and a major drop in all CVE property values would impact all of us. This has already happened to closed golf courses at nearby Crystal Lake (now a cemetery

s 2013 rapidly moves forward, the City of Deerfield Beach is stride for stride continuing to develop and provide the best events, programs and environment for its residents. I hope everyone got a chance to attend our lively Founders’ Days event this past month. The vibrant flare of Grand Marshal Don King set the tone for the weekend event. From our colorful parade and floats, carnival rides and big bands to arts and crafts booths, motorcycle shows and paddleboard races, the historical Deerfield Beach event brought something for all ages. Also this past month, the N.E. Focal Point hosted its Annual Fashion Show Luncheon, Elegance of America. We are very happy to announce that the fundraiser brought in more than $17,000; we are so proud of the staff which raised $1,500 more than last year’s event. The funds go to support the Senior Center at the N.E. Focal Point; they provide services for individuals dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s dis-

ease, memory loss and other functional limitations. This event not only provided fun and lots of laughs, it helped the N.E. Focal Point family raise much-needed funds to help provide the necessary tools for seniors throughout our community, giving them our best possible attention and a breather for their caregivers. Most of you know that we have a goal of becoming a more sustainable and innovative Deerfield Beach, and we are looking to add to our City’s dynamic. Broward County recently awarded our Parks and Recreation

Department with $1,000,000 to develop a 2,400-square-foot community center at West Pompano Beach Highlands Park. The facility will include a playground with a water feature; this is a wonderful project for the surrounding neighborhood and the City of Deerfield Beach. Finally, this month our City will celebrate Black Heritage and Women’s History Month with a banquet at our Westside Park Gymnasium, 435 Southwest 2nd Street, on March 2 at 7 p.m. The event will host a variety of art movements dedicated to the event’s theme, followed by a dinner. Show your support and join our community by attending the banquet; tickets are $25. For more information, please contact our Parks and Recreation Department to reserve your place at this culturally rich event. As always, if you have something on your mind, please feel free to contact me through the City Manager’s Office at 954-480-4263 or via email at web.commission@ Deerfield-Beach.com. Have a wonderful year!

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y far the most popular and widely read segment of our publication is the Letter-tothe Editor columns. We encourage letters that enable our readers to “sound off” on any subject. However, we will not print letters from the same person on the same subject in two consecutive issues. Also, letters must be from CVE residents, must be signed and, if possible, type-written double-spaced. Please include your phone number. When we receive letters about applicable contracts, please remember, the Reporter does not endorse any single company. Residents are free to make their own choices each year. Criterion for letters that will not be published: Letters in poor taste, demeaning and vastly untrue.

and city park) and Century Village WPB, now facing city approval for zoning change permitting a major commercial development. Our community has, in the past, often joined together to make major advances like bringing in Seacrest Services; this is another such opportunity. Our residents have now instructed Master Management, together with competent members of the community, to find the ways and means to accomplish this important next step in our development as a vital community. FRED ROSENZVEIG Grantham A

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trians To the Editor: In response to the letter from Elaine Schachter in the December Reporter and to all drivers in CVE, I would like to remind everyone that it’s a state law in Florida that drivers must stop when a pedestrian is waiting to cross at a crosswalk. Drivers don’t have a choice in the matter. If Elaine and other drivers have

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Joint COOCVE Executive Committee and Council of Area Chairs - February 13, 2013 T

he Joint COOCVE Executive Committee and Council of Area Chairs meeting February 13, 2013 was called to order by COOCVE President Charlie Parness and Area Chair President Don Kaplan at 9:30 a.m. COOCVE Executive Committee Minutes Joe Rubino moved and it was seconded to waive the reading of the January 14 meeting minutes. Since there were no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved and accepted unanimously by a show of hands. President’s Report - Charlie Parness Mr. Parness reminded everyone that the Board Basic seminar will be held on Thursday, February 14 in the Party Room. Mr. Parness stated that many residents have expressed their concern about the sale of the golf course. Operating this property as a golf course is not the problem, but converting it for other uses such as housing is the issue. Several years ago, a plan was shown to us for the construction of housing units on the golf course property. Later, another plan was presented for a driving range. He stated that both of these efforts were defeated by our community. Recently, large signs were posted announcing the sale of the golf course including its use for housing. There have been similar situations at Crystal Lake and at another Century Village; the threat is real. Mr. Parness stated that the community should address this threat and do whatever has to be done. Mr. Parness asked that Master Management begin negotiations to purchase the golf course. Mr. Goldman moved that the COOCVE Executive Committee, on behalf of the unit owners of Century Village East, ask the CVE Master Management Co. Inc. Board of Directors to do everything in their power to immediately begin negotiations to purchase the golf course property in order to control our destiny and secure our future. Rita Pickar seconded. After a brief discussion, a vote was taken by a show of hands and the motion was passed. Mr. Parness stated last month that he didn’t know of any condo association that had amended their condo documents on outdoor satellite dishes which was recommended in the COOCVE Advisory Committee Report. He stated that last week, he learned that one condo association was filing an amend-

ment and a second one was in the process of doing so. Mr. Parness asked both the leadership of Recreation and Master Management Committees to join him on the dais; to give their reports at the COOCVE BOD meeting on February 19. Also at this meeting a report will be given on HB87, speeding up foreclosures. The Annual Unit Owners Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse Party Room. There are still three areas that have not selected an Area Chair. A meeting will be called with the leadership of COOCVE, the Council of Area Chairs and the unit owners to assist in electing the Area Chairs. Master Management - Anthony Falco Mr. Falco asked Mr. Parness if he is going to approve the invoice from two years ago when the attorney was hired to assist with the golf course. This invoice was to be split amongst COOCVE and MM. Mr. Parness stated that he would like the breakdown of dates and times. He also stated that he spoke to his legal counsel and will act on it. Due to the departure of AJ Bock and Lorraine Lecata, interviews for an Operations Manager and Receptionist are on-going and we hope to fill these positions shortly. The Broadband Committee spearheaded by Dan Glickman, is currently meeting with cable providers as the current contract with Comcast will be ending in 2014. Since the transportation contract with Quality is up at the end of this year, Alan Schachter, chairperson of the Committee will be preparing and sending out RFP’s for bid. As you know, golf course for sale signs have been placed in the area and MM has been approached by the real estate broker who installed the signs. Several years ago, under the leadership of Ira Somerset and Bill Morse, an attempt was made to purchase the golf course. A bid was made by MM and it was refused. MM will be meeting with the broker to find out what can be done. If the consensus of the community is to purchase the golf course, we will do everything we can do to make that happen. Remember, this will be an expense as we will have to maintain it. Kent Security has installed a Proxiguard System at all pools, Le Club, Activity Center, all gates and the Clubhouse. These areas must

be patrolled, as the guards movements are recorded with time and date of his/her patrol. Security is processing over 8,000 cars a day through our three gates and is working hard to keep us secure and move traffic along. Since we have allowed visitors to enter at all three gates, there have not been any complaints; specifically about cars being delayed at the main gate; this was a complaint in the past. If residents have bar codes installed and visitors have their ID out, the lines will move quickly. Congestion at the gates is a key factor for a community of this size and Kent Security is doing a fine job. I hope that you will encourage others to respect these guards and please slow down and obey our stop signs and pedestrian crossings. Joe Rubino asked if the invoice that Anthony was referring to has to be approved by the BOD and if it is over the amount that the President can approve. Mr. Parness stated that it was an existing invoice from over two years ago and was a commitment made by the previous President. Mr. Parness stated that it was never taken to a vote of the COOCVE BOD. Since many of the lawsuits involved both MM and COOCVE, the invoices are split. COOCVE did not ask the BOD to approve each and every invoice. Mr. Parness asked Mr. Falco to meet this afternoon to discuss the golf course. Mr. Falco suggested that they meet after they have had a discussion with the broker. Gene Goldman thanked Sergio Purriños for placing the yellow sticks in the road to slow cars down. Recreation - Nancy Giordano Exercise Room: An architect has been hired to complete the plans for the expansion of the exercise room. Once these plans are approved, a motion will be made to hire a contractor. It is anticipated that the work will begin May 1 and be completed by September 1. Fences: Bids to install fences at all satellite pools are being received and it is anticipated that this project will start by June 1. Canopy lights have been installed at all pools who have requested them. If your area would like these lights, please contact the Bay Management office. International Library: On Monday, there will be the grand opening of the International Library (formerly the old ceramics building). Books and DVDs will be available

to residents in all languages. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are being accepted from the Italian, Hispanic, Asian and French Canadian clubs. Flea Market: The Flea Market is being held on March 3, 2013. If you would like to participate, you must go to the staff office and sign up. Civic and Cultural Committee - Nancy Giordano Meet the Candidate: A meet the candidate will take place in the Party Room on Monday, February 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wine and Cheese Party: A wine and cheese party-meet the author is being held on March 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Party Room. Harvey Alvy, co-author of the book “Learning from Lincoln” and a CVE Resident will be present to discuss his book as well as the movie Lincoln. The cost is $5; further information can be found in the staff office. Mr. Parness concluded the COOCVE Executive Meeting and turned the meeting over to Mr. Don Kaplan, President of the Council for Area Chairs. After taking the roll call, Mr. Kaplan noted that a quorum was present. Mr. Kaplan asked that everyone keep Joe Sachs in their prayers. Joe recently flew back to Canada for medical reasons. Nominations for Area Chair and Vice Chair: Bob Gravatt nominated Don Kaplan for Chairman. Joe Saraceno seconded. As there were no other nominations, Mr. Kaplan was elected unanimously. Don Kaplan nominated Joe Sachs for Vice Chairman. Bob Gravatt seconded. As there were no other nominations, Mr. Sachs was elected unanimously. Council of Area Chairs Minutes Joe Rubino moved and it was seconded to waive the reading of the January 9 meeting minutes. Since there were no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved and accepted unanimously by a show of hands. AREAS Grantham: Gene Goldman stated that he has received a number of complaints from residents in the Grantham area regarding lights that are out on the buildings. He stated that residents call in to have the lights fixed but they are never done. Mr. Kittredge suggested that Mr. Goldman call him with the specifics so that the work orders can be looked up. Mr. Kittredge also

suggested that residents not wait until a monthly meeting to report these outages or any other issues. He asked residents to call the office and speak to either Linda or himself so that they can resolve the issues. Lyndhurst: Don Kaplan stated that residents in the Lyndhurst area are calling in irrigation requests to have adjustments made on the valves, but no one is letting them know when it is complete. Mr. Kittredge stated that there is a very tight schedule. There is very little watering Monday’s Thursday’s and repairs are made on Friday’s. Don asked if Seacrest will contact Area Chairs if there is a break or if something is wrong with the water lines. Mr. Kittredge replied that they will make sure that it happens. Mr. Falco replied that a list of Building Presidents is provided to MM from COOCVE and that these Presidents are notified via Robo Call. If the President is not on the list, then an alternative name should be provided to COOCVE. Richmond: Residents who are riding bikes need to be more courteous of walkers. They should have lights on their bikes as well as reflectors. Mr. Kaplan suggested that Ms. Baskin write an article for the Reporter. Swansea: Bill Epstein mentioned that as of today, February 13, Seacrest still has not deducted the automatic deduction. Mr. Kittredge stated that there is a lock box issue with the bank and they are working on resolving this. Ms. Giordano stated that Recreation has received many complaints over the last two weeks on monies not being deducted from accounts. Mr. Kittredge stated that he just found out about this today and they are working on the issue. Westbury: There were three buildings in the area that did not have water over the weekend. She stated that she could not contact anyone. Mr. Falco stated that he was contacted by East Coast about the issue. Mr. Falco called Seacrest who was on site within 15 minutes. It was a mystery as the water was back on within a half hour. Mr. Falco suggested to James that if there is an issue with one of his buildings, he should send someone on site immediately and not contact the President of MM. Open Mic Abe Trachtenberg asked Mr. Purriños when he will be See EXECUTIVE, pg 9A

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stated that Mr. Gilson was out of order. Mr. Parness then called the question and the COOCVE Directors voted by a show of hands on the motion to approve the insurance payment. Motion carried. Mr. Parness also stated that to further protect the COOCVE officers and others involved in decision making, we are also asking for a sum not to exceed $5,000 for a General Liability policy, which will provide added protection. Bill Lieberman moved and Rhonda Pitone seconded to accept Mr. Parness proposal for a General Liability policy. Motion carried by a show of hands. Mr. Parness stated that a COOCVE bylaw to specifically indemnify COOCVE officers and other members of COOCVE will be proposed. New Business: Mr. Parness read the motion that was proposed at the Executive Committee Meeting on February 13, 2013: Mr. Goldman moved that the COOCVE Executive Committee on behalf of the unit owners of Century Village East ask the CVE Master Management Co. Inc. Board of Directors to do everything in their power to immediately begin negotiations to purchase the golf course property in order to control our destiny and secure our future. Rhonda Pitone moved and Marcien Bisson seconded to accept the motion as presented at the Executive Committee Meet-

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repairing the road behind the swimming pool in the Durham area. Mr. Purriños stated that he is getting one more bid. With regard to the light that was repaired in front of H building, the bulb is very bright and asked if there is any way we can change the other lights to that type of bulb. Mr. Purriños replied that they would look into it. Mr. Falco stated that recently, MM has been in contact with FPL and has asked them to evaluate our Village and look into Century Blvd. Initially, it was designed that the lights installed on association properties were association lights -- they paid their own lighting bill. MM then became the bill payer of those lights. MM is aware that some of the areas are dark. FPL stated that MM will have to pay an engineer; they will not provide us with that service. A total metrics lighting test on the areas will be conducted which is part of the MM budget. A resident in Grantham A stated that they are not being notified when they are

ing. After a detailed discussion on the cost to maintain the golf course, what could be done with the golf course if it was purchased by CVE and what would happen to CVE if they did not purchase it; Mr. Hyman Shoub moved and Abe Trachtenberg seconded to amend the motion stating that the COOCVE BOD ask the CVEMM BOD to begin negotiations with the owner of the golf course with a mutually accepted agreement whereby the golf course would continue operating in an acceptable manner for 10 years. The amendment to the original motion was voted on by a show of hands and the motion failed. The original motion was then voted on by a show of hands and the motion carried. Mr. Parness stated that the Annual Unit Owners meeting will be held on Monday, March 18 at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse Party Room. With regard to updating condo documents on outdoor satellite dishes, Mr. Parness stated that one condo association has filed an amendment and a second association was in the process of doing so. Mr. Parness also stated that he has asked both the Presidents of MM and the Recreation Committee to sit on the dais so that they can answer any questions and provide a report to the Directors. Mr. Parness reported that there are still three areas that have not elected an Area Chair. Mr. Parness and Mr. Don Kaplan, President of the

Council of Area Chairs, will assist these areas in electing an Area Chair. Recreation - Nancy Giordano The Recreation Committee is moving forward on the weight room expansion. The grand opening of the International Library (old ceramics building) is being held on Thursday, February 21. The Committee is currently receiving bids to have fences installed at all pools in CVE. If there are any areas interested in having canopy lights installed at their pool, they should contact the Staff Office. Locks have been changed on all pool houses so that they cannot be locked from the inside. The Annual Flea Market is being held on March 3, 2013. If you would like to participate, you must go to the Staff Office and sign up. Refreshments will be served after the following shows: February 20, March 14 and March 16. Mr. Parness discussed the HB87, House Bill 87 Fast Foreclosure Act. The COOCVE Advisory Committee prepared a report and it will be printed in the March edition of the Reporter. Mr. Parness mentioned that the report states that Florida is the worst state when it comes to foreclosures. Civic and Cultural Nancy stated that the Meet the Candidate forum which was held yesterday was very successful and well received. She thanked all the candidates who participated at this event. Ms. Giordano thanked Fred

cleaning the catwalks. Mr. Kittredge stated that typically the buildings are notified and that he would look into it. A resident asked for a progress report on the landscaping outside the East gate. Mr. Purriños replied that he asked Seacrest to clear that area. He has spoken with the City and they are continuing to state that it is the responsibility of the Village. He stated that it is the responsibility of every association who fronts the public right-of-way. He is still looking into it and is hoping to have a resolution shortly. Mr. Kaplan stated that for the past 14 years it has been taken care of by the City. Mr. Purriños stated that there was an ordinance change. A resident stated that the monument sign at the main gate has been out for a while. Mr. Purriños stated that he would look into it. Norm Kaplan stated that he has received many complaints from unit owners in the area that security cars are leaving their flashing lights on while they are at the security gatehouse. Mr. Vautrin stated that he is working at night to

fix some of these issues. Mr. Falco requested that James from East Coast meet with Walter Magenheim regarding irrigation and sprinkler heads hitting the buildings. A resident suggested that MM, COOCVE and Recreation set up a Committee to discuss what the Village would want to do with the golf course if and when it is purchased. Mr. Kaplan stated that MM should first gather as much information as they can on purchasing the golf course and then they could set up Committees. A resident stated that at 10 p.m., when driving west on Hillsboro going into the main gate, the lights are not switching on a normal sequence; they skip one time. Mr. Purriños stated that they would look into it. Old Business - none New Business - none A motion to adjourn was made at 10:38 a.m. Submitted by, Don Kaplan and Charlie Parness

for taping the event so that it could be shown on TV. Wine and Cheese Party: A wine and cheese party-meet the author is being held on March 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Party Room. Harvey Alvy, co-author of the book “Learning from Lincoln” and a CVE Resident will be present to discuss his book as well as the movie Lincoln. The cost is $5, further information can be found in the staff office. Master Management - Sergio Purriños Irrigation: A robo call was placed last week due to a valve that was needed to be replaced and was connected to the main line. They are still trying to resolve this issue and are trying to make this repair during the night so that residents are not inconvenienced. Main Gate: Work is currently being done to repair the sign at the main gate. Transportation: The

Transportation Committee is revising the RFP which will be submitted for bids shortly. Comcast: Negotiations are continuing with Comcast and other providers. Mr. Purriños stated that he is still working on reinstating the TCM channel. Security: Kent Security has installed a new system; Proxiguard. At different points throughout the Village, checkpoints are installed for Security guards and rovers to “check-in” and will allow the Director to know how often a place is visited and how the guards are doing. Employees: Currently replacing two positions in MM; Operations Manager and Receptionist. Old Business: None The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Charles Parness President

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resident Anthony Falco called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. on February 14, 2013. In attendance were: Reva Behr, Norm Bloom, Jeff Chester, Harry Chizeck, Dick Ciocca, William Epstein, Anthony Falco, Dan Glickman, Bill Goddard, Jules Kesselman, Danielle LoBono, Gloria Olmstead, Felicia Prince, Alan Schachter, Mel Schmier; Staff Present: Sergio Purriños, Executive Director Open Mic: Charlie Parness spoke about the golf course and what the community should do with it. He also restated the motion that was made at the joint COOCVE Executive Committee Meeting and Council of Area Chairs. Phyliss Siegal thanked MM and Dick Ciocca for being proactive in helping solve a safety issue that has plagued this Village; crossing Century Blvd. The solution that Dick Ciocca had suggested was to place a security vehicle on the grassy area with its lights flashing for a brief time making it easier for security to stop traffic and making it

easier for residents to cross safely. Ms. Siegal is requesting that this service continue and be implemented on Friday and Saturday evenings. Fred Rosenzveig spoke about purchasing the golf course and stated that he presented a report to the Board on purchasing the golf course property in Executive Session. Chris Flower spoke about converting the golf course into a recreational tennis center. Minutes: Bill Goddard moved to waive the reading and accept the minutes from the Board Meeting on January 10, 2013. Alan Schachter seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Treasurer’s Report – Gloria Olmstead The CVE Master Management Financial Report was distributed to all Board members and discussed in detail by Gloria Olmstead. For January, the Total Income was $978,837; Total Expenses were $863,760; Net Income was $115,078; Cash on Hand is $3,747,065; Total Assets are $4,996,616; Total Liabilities are $3,839,211 and Total

Equity is $1,157,405. Overdue Accounts Receivable from unit owners is $1,014,699. Jeff Chester asked for clarification that the overdue accounts receivable number is cumulative. Gloria responded that it was cumulative. The Board noted that the report has been received. President’s Report – Anthony Falco Anthony asked Reva Behr to read the following statements regarding legal issues: Reva Behr read a statement dated February 1, 2013 from Mr. Patrick Murphy regarding the lawsuit against Ventnor B vs. Tele-media. “This case has been assigned to a new Judge, The honorable Marina Garcia-Wood. Recently the Plaintiff has requested and was granted that the case be set for trial commencing February 19, 2013. The two cable companies have requested that our cross-claims against them for indemnification be severed from the main claim as they had settled with the Plaintiff for $149,000.00. The Court granted that motion, thus the trial at this point will only involve the claims

by Ventnor “B” and the other associations that are participating in the lawsuit as class members against CVEMM. Since the attorneys for Ventnor “B” and the other associations have not provided us with the supporting documents evidencing their damages, we filed a motion to continue the trial and on January 17, 2013 the Court granted the motion indicating that the case will be rescheduled on the May, 2013 trial docket. Court also has ordered that this lawsuit proceed to Mediation with Mr. Frank Walker, an attorney in Ft. Lauderdale with over 35 years of experience. We are coordinating a mediation date with all parties and anticipate it may occur sometime in March, 2013. We are also coordinating discovery with the attorneys for Comcast and Tele-Media on the cross-claim issues. The next letter is from Tucker Gibbs, PA, regarding the status and update: CVE, et al. vs. Deerfield Beach and Open Space Ordinance Revisions: In late spring 2011, CVE Master Management (“CVE”) retained me to file a lawsuit

on its behalf regarding its concerns with the City of Deerfield Beach Open Space regulations and their impacts on any future development of the Hillsboro Pines Golf Course (“golf course”). Because the golf course is zoned “open space” CVE is concerned that those code provisions fail to adequately protect adjacent residential properties from the negative impacts of certain recreational uses such as driving ranges and other such uses. The lawsuit seeks a determination from the court whether the city’s open space regulations are vague and lack any real evaluation criteria in approving specific recreational and other uses in the open space zoning district. After discussions with the CVE board, Scott Backman (also retained by CVE to monitor city actions regarding the golf course) and I met with the city attorney to discuss changing the open space requirements. The city attorney agreed to hold the lawsuit in abeyance while See MASTER, pg 11A

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the city developed amendments that responded to the concerns raised in the lawsuit. The city is in the process of developing amendments to the open space regulations. Mr. Backman and I are in discussions with city planning staff as well as the city attorney regarding the specific changes to the open space regulations and CVE’s interest in protecting adjacent Century Village residents and properties from any negative impacts caused by the development of the golf course property. To that end we are proposing amendments to the open space provisions in the city code that would protect the Century Village community. I understand that there is concern in the community regarding the future development on that property. Please note that any change from a golf course use cannot happen without a series of public hearings to change the comprehensive plan land use designation and possibly the zoning on the property. This lengthy process requires public notice and a series of public hearings. I caution you and your community that any

rumors that this property will be “transformed” by a purchaser to a commercial or residential development should be taken with a large grain of salt. Just because an owner or purchaser wants to develop a property a certain way does not mean that it happens. Any such effort would be a long legal and political process in which the Century Village community will have strong and influential input. Please call me or Mr. Backman with any questions regarding the golf course and the community’s legal options. We both are happy to discuss with you land use, zoning, development issues and strategies to protect and preserve your community’s quality of life. Executive Director - Sergio Purriños Transportation: The Transportation Committee has met several times and is undergoing review of the previous RFP. Once that is complete, it will be sent out for bids. Comcast: Negotiations are continuing with Comcast and other providers. Security: Kent security installed a new system; Proxiguard. At different points throughout the Village, checkpoints are installed for

Security guards and rovers to “check-in” which will allow the Director to know how often a place is visited and how the guards are doing. East Gate: The east gate has been completed and is now operable for emergency vehicles to enter and exit. Employees: Currently replacing two positions in MM; Operations Manager and Receptionist. Irrigation: The irrigation project is continuing to work on schedule; FPL has begun working with us. Mr. Purriños announced that the water in Lyndhurst will not be shut off today (2/14); but will most likely be shut down next week 2/19 or 2/20. Mr. Falco stated that they are looking to shut the water off at midnight so that residents are not inconvenienced. Golf Course: A meeting has been scheduled for Friday, February 15 with a broker, the Executive Director and President of MM to discuss the purchasing of the Golf Course. Committee Reports Transportation Committee - Alan Schachter Mr. Schachter stated that he has received several complaints regarding transportation and with the help of our Executive Director, they were

taken care of immediately. Old Business - none New Business - none Mr. Falco explained that there will be a recess for 10 minutes to clear the room so that the Board can go into Executive Session to discuss a motion by Jeff Chester to rescind the recreational vehicle policy. After the Executive Session ended, the meeting in open session continued. Mel Schmier moved to raise the veil on the motion to rescind and the results of this meeting. Alan Schachter seconded. After a roll call vote, the motion to raise the veil was passed 14-1 (No vote: Jeff

Chester). The result of the motion to rescind the RV policy, which was moved by Jeff Chester and seconded by Dan Glickman, was as follows: After a roll call vote, the motion was defeated 9:4 (No vote: Felicia, Reva, Jules, Norm, Mel, Danielle, Gloria, Bill G., Dick; (Yes vote: Al, Harry, Jeff, Dan; Abstention; Anthony, Bill E.) Announcements: The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Activity Center. Motion to adjourn was made at 11:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Anthony Falco

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COOCVE Recreation Committee - February 12, 2013 I

n attendance: Shelly Baskin, Donna Capobianco, Nancy Giordano, Susan Hanley, Don Kaplan, Rita Pickar, Susan Dove; Representing COOCVE: Bob Gravatt; Bay Management: Freddie Studdard and Kim Whittemore The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence at 9:30 a.m. Minutes Rita Pickar moved to waive and accept the minutes from the January 8 meeting; Don Kaplan seconded. The motion was passed unanimously. Correspondence Nancy read a letter from Peter Silverman regarding the tennis courts and installing hydro court clay courts. He stated that he had submitted a report in September to several Committee members about installing four new hydro courts adjacent to the existing courts at the Clubhouse near the 18th hole green. The report also stated that if the placement at the Clubhouse was not preferred, a recommendation was also made to construct them in the Clubhouse parking lot behind the Keswick D building. The report documented the need for the courts as well as providing softer surfaces to protect the health and safety of the tennis players. The top priority was to increase the number of tennis courts. His letter stated that the new hydro courts were not pur-

sued by the Committee for two reasons: the system required a high amount of clean water and the lease with the golf course would not permit construction adjacent to the Clubhouse courts. The Tennis Club has formed a committee to further investigate the construction of new courts. Nancy mentioned that she has also received many letters regarding payments not being posted. Kim replied that she has a meeting with Seacrest this week to discuss the payments. Kim also stated that Seacrest is picking up payments every other day and that it is taking them a long time to post the payments. Don mentioned that he would bring it up at the Area Chair meeting on February 13. President’s Report Nancy introduced Freddie Studdard as the new Director of Maintenance. She also announced that the dances are not being eliminated on Saturday nights – this is a rumor! On January 20, Bonnie’s Bites was at the Clubhouse selling refreshments after the show. It was a huge success and Nancy thanked all the volunteers for their assistance. On February 16, Shelby’s will be providing refreshments after the show as well as on February 20 and March 14. On March 16, Bonnie’s Bites will return and provide refreshments. She also thanked Shelby’s for providing refreshments, at no cost, after the Valentine’s

Day dance. Shelly asked Nancy if the Committee will need volunteers to assist with refreshments after the shows. Nancy responded that in January, Recreation provided coffee and tea after the show; however, the Committee requested that Bonnie’s Bites provide this service, as well as food. Bay Management Reports – Kim Whittemore/Freddie Studdard Bocce Courts: The dedication ceremony for Luciana Porto was held on February 10 by the Italian American Club. Petanque Courts: Three new umbrellas were installed and new boundary lines were painted at the petanque courts. Volleyball Court: Boundary lines have also been installed at the volleyball court. Tennis: New bulletin boards have been installed at all the tennis courts. The new courts in the Richmond area will begin during the first week in May and will take approximately three to four months. Pools: Canopy lights have been installed at the Ashby, Markham, Berkshire, Grantham and Lyndhurst North pools. The Oakridge pool is on the list to receive the canopy lights. Holding tanks were diamond-brited at the Upminster and Westbury pools to prevent them from leaking. Don asked if the residents or the Area Chair is notified when the water is shut off. Donna stated that Seacrest is responsible for notifying the Area Chair. Don replied that Seacrest is not doing that and will bring it up at the Area Chair meeting. Kim reported that all maintenance personnel will be attending feeder pump classes that are being offered free of charge. This certification will enable maintenance staff to repair the heat pumps in-house, saving time and money. Nancy asked for a status on the Newport pool. Freddie replied that they are waiting on FPL to replace the meter. Rita stated that she, as the Area Chair of Newport, was not notified that the pool was closed. Kim apologized that she didn’t get the email since a group email was sent out. She stated that she will double check the list and make sure she is on it. Freddie stated that the meter was damaged due to the power surges throughout the Village. Don stated that if a pump is out at a pool, all Area Chairs should be notified, especially the pool being affected. At the Newport pool, a pump shield was installed to stop residents from changing the pool temperature. At

Upminster, the heat pump was repaired and the circuit board was replaced. In Westbury, the heat pump for the fan motor was repaired by in-house maintenance and lollipop lights were repaired at both the Westbury and Berkshire pools. At the Grantham pool, a new feeder pump was installed. At the Oakridge pool, pool lights were replaced. All the locks were replaced on the pool house bathroom doors so that they can no longer be locked from the inside. The salt pool chlorinator broke at the indoor pool and was replaced, under warranty, and the two valves were replaced to stop the air leaks. Nancy asked for a status on the contract with Beach-O-Rama. Kim replied that they are still working on getting out of the contract so that there is no cost to us. Don stated that at the Lyndhurst North pool, the rust and iron is reappearing at the entrance and asked Freddie and Kim to look into it. Kim reported that the Richmond pool was acid washed and the main drain was leaking and repaired. Shelly stated that on many of the pool chairs and lounges the strap color is starting to discolor and asked if there was a re-strapping program. Nancy responded that if the chairs are fairly new, we are not going to restrap them due to fading since there are certain colors that fade quicker. Rita stated that it has been requested that Kim set up a schedule to check the pools on a weekly basis with a Committee member. Nancy added that Susan Dove had volunteered to do this and asked Kim to coordinate a schedule. It was also reported that bids are being received for pavers at the Richmond pool. Kim stated that the fence bids for the pools will be available for review next month. The Committee asked Freddie to look into a wheelchair access gate to the pools, electronic slide or a gate that can swing both ways; Freddie stated that he will look into it. Clubhouse: The Party Room chairs were delivered on January 15. The cupola has been repaired and will be inspected shortly. In the main lobby, 82 ceiling tiles were replaced and the chandelier was cleaned. A high-amp circuit breaker was replaced in the chiller room. In the theatre, a light which was out for the past three years was repaired. Weight Room: Kim stated that RFPs will be mailed out next week on the expansion of the weight room. Once they are received, a contractor will be chosen and a start date will be in April. International Library: The

International Library is now complete. Two trees were cut down due to root intrusion under the concrete. The concrete has been repaired and new Green Buttonwood hedges were installed, as well as a bike rack. On Friday, February 15, books will be delivered and on Monday February 18 the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The French Canadian Club is donating a major portion of the books. Donna suggested that Kim contact the Hispanic Club as well as the Italian American Club to see if they would like to donate books, DVDs or CDs. Rita suggested that the hours be posted on the website as well as in the Reporter. Karaoke: Kim reported that Karaoke is very successful. The Committee has asked Kim to look at an alternative area inside when there is inclement weather, as well as having it over the summer months for full-time residents. Shelly mentioned that he had spoken to one of the performers after a recent show, and they stated that this was one of the best venues for lighting and sound. Shelly congratulated Nick and the team for a job well done. Old Business - None New Business Rita asked that Kim and Freddie look into the grassy area downstairs by the door in the tunnel as it needs immediate landscaping attention. Announcements A combined Executive/ Area Chair Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Activity Center; Room B. MM Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the Activity Center; Room A Meet the Candidates will be held on February 18 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Party Room COOCVE Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19 at 9:30 a.m. in the Party Room. Flea Market: The Annual Flea Market will be held on March 3, 2013. If you would like to participate, you must go to the Staff Office and sign up; even if you are bringing your own table. There is a fee of $10 to rent a table. Wine and Cheese Party: A wine and cheese party is being held on March 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Party Room. Harvey Alvy, co-author of the book “Learning from Lincoln” and a CVE Resident, will be present to discuss his book, as well as the movie Lincoln. The cost is $5. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 10:15 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Giordano

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COOCVE Director and Alternate Director sign-in sheets. In some cases, we found that while the condo association had an election a month ago, the Officers and Directors form which would contain this information was not delivered to the COOCVE office, too late to be printed on the sign-in sheets. Please make sure we have this information as soon as it is available. Every condo association that has not turned in a 2013 form will be called to remind them to do so. We should also remind associations that if they do not pay their COOCVE Annual dues, that they will lose their right to vote at COOCVE BOD meetings. Do not disenfranchise yourself. Make sure your dues are paid. For the COOCVE BOD meeting on Feb. 19, I had asked the leadership of both Master Management and the Recreation Committee to join me on the dais to give their reports to the COOCVE Directors. Chairperson of the Recreation Committee Nancy Giordano and Master Management Executive Director Sergio Purrinos gave reports. I expect this to be part of the standard procedure at every COOCVE BOD meeting. Last month we had a request for more information on HB87 – Fast-Track Foreclosures. This is a Florida State House bill for speeding up foreclosures. I gave a brief summary of this report at the COOCVE BOD meeting. I would like to thank Phil Goldenberg and the COOCVE Advisory Committee for preparing a detailed report. A full text will be published in this issue of the Reporter.

I have booked the Clubhouse Party Room on Monday March 18 for the Annual Unit owners meeting beginning at 1 p.m. At this Town-Hall style meeting, all residents are urged to attend. This meeting allows residents to ask questions, voice complaints, articulate suggestions, and learn more about ongoing work from Master Management, Recreation Committee, Security, etc. I have also thanked Nancy Giordano, Rita Pickar, Danielle Lobono and the rest of the COOCVE Civic and Cultural Committee for the great job they did in planning and running the candidates forum. At this forum candidates for Deerfield Beach District 3 Commission and a candidate for Mayor spoke about themselves, and what they hoped to accomplish when elected, and answered many questions from the 200 residents who attended. Regarding the outdoor satellite dishes, I have learned that at least one condo association was filing a bylaw amendment and a second was in the process of doing so. In 2008, I tried to get Comcast to provide French-Canadian channels, but to no avail. I believe Master Management has also frequently repeated this request. Our goal was not to thwart residents but rather to both promote adherence to our bylaws and at the same time, satisfy a need for the installation of these outdoor satellite dishes. This was stated in the preamble to the Satellite report which reads, “ To relieve this problem and to ensure that if an association wishes to have a satellite dish installed on their property

that it is done in a proper manner with regard to safety, efficiency and aesthetics, and in compliance with all rules and regulations.” Three of our areas have not yet elected an area chair. COOCVE, including the leadership of the Council of area Chairs, will call a meeting of the unit owners. In the last few years we have helped elect Area Chairs in Westbury, Lyndhurst, Cambridge, Harwood and Upminster. On Thursday Feb. 14, 2013, we held the Board Basic seminar in the Clubhouse Party Room. The interactive seminar was conducted by the Raphans (formerly of the State’s Ombudsman’s office). At the end of the seminar, a quiz was held and our residents (about 200) were rated as “A.” After the seminar, we handed out certificates to those that attended. We had such a rush of participants that we ran out of blank certificates. We will be getting more and distribute them to the few that did not get their Board certification forms. Another seminar on Board finances will be held in March. The Joint COOCVE Executive/Council of Area Chairs had its first joint meeting in February. The meeting went well and we will repeat this method each month. The COOCVE BOD approved the purchase of an insurance policy involving extended coverage, a new Director’s and Officer’s Liability policy, and a General Liability policy. We are also working on a bylaw change to indemnify COOCVE officers and other members of COOCVE.

Utility Location Flags and Ground Markings Sunshine Locators, the City of Deerfield Beach and Treasure Coast Irrigation, LLC are flagging underground utilities (water,

sewer, electric power, cable TV, etc.) around the Village ahead of the excavations for the new irrigation system. DO NOT REMOVE, MOVE OR TAMPER with utility location flags on or around your property. Tampering with, moving or removing utility location flags is a felony punishable by law and could also result in loss of service to your building or unit. Mowing crews have been made aware of the location flags and ground paintings and have been instructed not to disturb them.

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beach at a moment’s notice and not worry about where to park. Now we need a pocketful of quarters and need to selectively time our visits. The City imposed these changes in July, 2012 at a time when we seasonal residents were not aware or able to object and raise our concerns to the City Commissioners. However, now is the time to do so! If you feel the way we do, voice your concerns with the City Government, attend the next City Commission Meeting to show your support for rolling back these new restrictions, or call City Hall. Upcoming City Com-

mission meetings are scheduled for March 5, March 19 and April 2 at 7 p.m. This year our visits to the beach have been less frequent, and we also have tended to stay for shorter periods of time. Additionally, we usually don’t remain at the beach area for dinner at a local restaurant as we have in the years past. Hopefully the city leaders will respond to our concerns and change the policy so that all residents can purchase beach stickers and once again enjoy all that a trip to the beach offers. MEL WEINZIMER Prescott L

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Condo News CVE Reporter Board Members for 2013

Chair: Vice Chair: Secretary: Treasurer: Board:

Bob Gravatt Gene Goldman Toni Ponto Phil Goldenberg Don Kaplan Betty Schwartz Gloria Olmstead

CVEMM Committees for 2013 Collections Harry Chizeck - Chair Broadband Dan Glickman - Chair Bill Goddard Jules Kesselman Alan Schachter Felicia Prince William Epstein Irrigation Mel Schmier - Chair Reva Behr Dan Glickman Le Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Activity Center Reva Behr - Chair Jules Kesselman Danielle LoBono Gloria Olmstead Bill Goddard Transportation Alan Schachter - Chair Dan Glickman Mel Schmier Danielle LoBono Jules Kesselman Norman Bloom

COOCVE Appointed Committee MembersMEMBERS for 2013 2013 COOCVE APPOINTED COMMITTEE ADVISORY Charles Parness - Chair Phil Goldenberg Robert Gravatt Rhonda Pitone AUDIT Al Bakelman Norman Bloom BUDGET & FINANCE Arlene Roth - Chair Danielle LoBono Gloria Olmstead Bernice Schmier BY-LAWS Robert Gravatt - Chair Fran Stricoff - Vice Chair Marj. Campbell Phil Goldenberg Gene Goldman Charles Parness Rita Pickar Rhonda Pitone

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION Ron Popp - Chair Maureen T. Doherty Joe Rudnick CIVIC & CULTURAL Nancy Giordano - Chair Carol Carr Danielle LoBono Rita Pickar Sue Popp Arlene Roth Myriam Sachs Bernice Schmier GRIEVANCE Joseph Sachs - Chair Phil Goldenberg Robert Gravatt Charles Parness INSURANCE Carman Nepa - Chair Herman Shwide OFFICERS' AND DRIECTOR'S MANUAL

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Federal Agencies

Other Important Numbers

FEMA Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-621-FEMA (3362) TTY for hearing/speech impaired . . . . . . . . . . 800-462-7585 FEMA Fraud Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-720-5721 National Flood Insurance Referral Center . . . . 888-275-6347 US Small Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . 800-659-2955 Social Security Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-772-1213 Internal Revenue Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-829-1040 TTY for hearing/speech impaired . . . . . . . . . . 800-829-4059 Dept. of US Housing and Urban Development 800-669-9777 Dept. of US Department of Veterans Affairs. . . 800-827-1000

State Agencies Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity . . . . . . 800-204-2418 Arbitration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850-414-6867 Attorney General’s Office & Fraud Hotline . . . 866-966-7226 Condominium Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954-202-3234 Bilingual Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954-202-3235 Contractors (Dept Bus Prof Registration) . . . . . 850-487-1395 Department of Agriculture Consumer Service 800-435-7352 Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) 850-488-1122 Department of Elder Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-963-5337 Department of Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-342-2762 Anti-Fraud Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-378-0445 Hurricane Help Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-22-STORM (8676) Children & Families Access Line . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-762-2237 Human Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850-488-7082 Road Information – State Highway Department. . . . 888-638-0250 Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727-319-7400

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County Emergency Management Offices

For immediate disaster needs, residents can call their county emergency management office. For information about services in the area, call 211, if available in the county.

Brevard/Community service 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . Broward/Community service 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . Collier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hendry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indian River/Sheriff’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee/Community service 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin/Community service 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami-Dade/Community service 311 . . . . . . . . Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Okeechobee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Palm Beach/Community service 211 . . . . . . . . . St. Lucie/Community service 211 . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important websites:

321-637-6670 954-831-3900 239-252-3600 863-946-6020 863-612-4700 772-569-6700 239-477-3600 772-288-5694 305-468-5900 305-289-6065 305-809-1058 863-763-3212 561-712-6400 772-462-8100

Condominium Ombudsman: . . www.myflorida.com/condos Dept. of Bus & Prof. Regulation: www.myflorida.com.dbpr Dept. of Financial Services: . . . . w w w . m y f l o r i d a c f o . c o m Federal Fair Housing: . . . . . . . . . www.hud.gov/offices/fheo FL Commission on Human Relations: . . . . www.fchr.state.fl.us Florida Statutes:. . . . . www.leg.state.fl.us/Welcome/index.cfm

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE CHARLIE PARNESS, Chairman/COOCVE Advisory Committee

his winter the COOCVE Advisory Committee is sponsoring three educational seminars. The seminars are free and we urge anyone interested to sign up. If the number of signees is greater than the scheduled room can hold, we will try to obtain a larger auditorium. The signup sheets are now available at the Clubhouse Staff Office and at the COOCVE Office. As of now, all seminars will be held in the Clubhouse, Room GPA, except for the 40 YEAR BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION seminar which will be held in the Club-

house Party Room. The seminars will be conducted by Bill and Susan Raphan, formerly of the Ombudsman’s office and now of Katzman, Garfinkel and Berger. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 1–3 p.m. CONDOMINIUM DOLLARS AND SENSE For all the treasurers and wannabe treasurers out there, this course is for you! This is a great primer for all Association Board Members on the basic financial aspects of condominium finances. Topics include proper budget preparation, reserves, financial reporting requirements, competitive bidding requirements and more.

Low and Normal Vision Book Club The JBI Library and the Talking Book Library can provide free audio books and the Broward County Library, written books, for normal vision individuals. Come and join the Century Village East book discussion group open to all, which meets every second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Clubhouse in Music Room B. All low-vision participants will receive the same audio book prior to our meeting and others will receive guidance as to how to request the book from the public library. For information, please call 954-689-0207 or 954-360-9074.

Recreation’s Most Commonly Asked Questions for payments or you may mail your payment to 2400 Century Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Even when using the coupons, residents should always make sure the unit address appears clearly on the check. Remember: Payments are due on or before the first of each month. Staff Office What are the rules for use of

By MEREDITH HARRIS

dministration/Bay Management Office Where should I send my Bay Management payments? If you have the payment coupons you can mail your check to the address on the coupon. If you do not have the coupons there is a drop box located at the Clubhouse

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the CVE tennis courts? Tennis Courts are available for all Century Village residents; however, reservations take precedence. The tennis reservation log is located in the Staff Office. Any resident using the tennis courts may reserve court time by coming to the Staff Office, which is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Reservation for the upcoming week begins on Fridays. When you have registered you will receive a “Reservation Slip” which establishes your right to use the court for the specific date and time listed on the slip. Residents with reservations take precedence over non-reserved users of the court. ID Department Does the ID office replace the bar codes and put them on the car? Yes, Master Management decided that the bar code application should be done at the Clubhouse. Residents needing a bar code for their car should park in the large Clubhouse lot and come to the ID office. Once their paperwork (ID and vehicle registration) has been processed, the resident will bring their car to the back of the Clubhouse and wait in the barcode lane until their turn. There will be a Security Guard on duty to apply the bar code. Hours for bar code application will be 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. NOTE: Vehicle registration MUST be in the name of the Century Village ID holder. Theater We have found broken seats in the theater – where should we

report this? Whenever a resident discovers a broken seat it should be reported to the ushers, or reported to the Staff Office. Please bring your ticket stub (when possible) and describe the problem so our recreation maintenance staff can address the issue. Athletic Department RPE appears on the information screen of the exercise bikes – what does RPE mean? RPE stands for ‘Rate of Perceived Exertion.’ The RPE rate is used to gauge the intensity of your cardio workout. If you have any questions regarding the athletic equipment you should see Cristina, our Athletic Director. She will be happy to show you the proper way to use the machines, answer your questions, etc. Recreation Maintenance What happens when feces are found in the pool & how is the pool cleaned? When feces are found in the pool, health regulations and common sense dictates the pool be closed immediately. As soon as possible the recreation pool maintenance staff will come to the pool and remove the matter from the water. At that point they will begin to treat the water by adding chemicals. This is referred to as “Shock Treatment.” The water has to be “shocked” with an extremely strong dose of chemicals to ensure that no bacteria remain from the feces; in addition, the pool filters are also cycling the water assisting in the cleaning and disinfecting process. Because of the strong chemical dose, the pool must remain closed for 24 hours. After that

time, the pool is once again safe for swimmers to enter and enjoy the water. Occasionally, the contamination is so severe that additional steps must be taken causing the pool to be closed for a longer period of time. Class Office How are refunds for classes issued? Refunds are only given under two circumstances: The Class Office cancels the class due to lack of registration or illness of the instructor. A student has a medical reason for not being able to attend the class. If you are requesting a refund for the reasons stated above, you must make your request by the second class of the session. Refunds will NOT be issued if you take a class and decide you don’t like it. The refund process takes four to six weeks. The Class Office will call those students due a refund once the funds are available for pickup. This is usually around the forth or fifth week of classes. Ticket Office When does Season start and how long does it run? “Season” starts November 1 and runs through March 31. However, there are shows and movies scheduled in the theater year round. Will we have an Advance Season Brochure? Yes, there will be an Advance Season Brochure for the 2013/2014 season. Instructions regarding orders and payments will be enclosed with the brochure – please read the instructions carefully.

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at CVE On Monday, March 25, 2013, Temple Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nai Shalom will be holding our Passover Seder starting at 5 p.m. in the Party Room at the Clubhouse. Rabbi Winters and Cantor Sherman will conduct the Seder

All are welcome! Please call Sandy Parness 954-725-1384 or Sandy Schmier 954-428-8231 Cutoff date for reservations 3/15/13. The cost is $48 Choose brisket, roast chicken or salmon.

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Tips for Traveling Be Practical When Packing Pack light. For a person traveling with at least some limitation, aim to pack everything necessary in a roll-aboard suitcase plus a medium-size overthe-shoulder carry-on. Do not check the roll-aboard as luggage, as in-cabin flight staff will gladly stash it in the overhead rack. Such will save a lot of time at the final destination airport. All prescription and overthe-counter medications should be placed in a one quart zip-lock freezer bag, including also copies of any prescriptions and/or physician statements in the hand-carry bag. Do not place the pill combinations separately into a separate plastic box as “the next combined dosage.” Such will never get through security. Enclose also any medical appliances such as extra braces or first-aid needs. If toting gifts to relatives, do not wrap them. Place the items in the roll-aboard luggage.

Think about Safety, Security and Comfort There are thieves everywhere and, particularly, in high-traffic travel centers. Don’t give the scalawags any opportunity to steal from you. Women should not carry a purse but, instead, a money belt worn under a blouse or a neat Passage Wallet hidden under their coat by a neck cord. Men should not carry a wallet in his back pocket but, instead, the same Passage Wallet from the neck cord or as a hidden wallet tucked into his pants and secured by a cord to his belt. If traveling alone, always keep your carry-on between your feet when standing, or with the shoulder strap looped around the leg of a chair when seated. For comfort, consider the purchase of a travel pillow, a c-shaped balloon that supports the neck and head when resting aboard transportation.

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Request and Reserve Special Services Request seat assignment in the rows designated for disabled travelers. And, importantly, request cost-free wheelchair service at every airport origination, connection and arrival location. If there is meal service aboard, advise the reservation system of any dietary needs. If traveling alone, ensure you will have human assistance from the counter, through security, to the gate and then to board the aircraft. If staffed by an airline employee, there is no cost for wheelchair or assistance. If staffed by Red Cap-type personnel, you will be expected to tip for that assist. If you are traveling with family, they can offer to handle the wheelchair. If you don’t make and confirm all of these requests at the time of reservation, the airline, train or bus line has no obligation to make them available on check-in or while en route.

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Master Management Commentary By SERGIO PURRINOS, Executive Director/Master Management

uring the month of January, projects like irrigation, road and other related maintenance matters continue to be on track and moving in a timely manner. We continue to undergo contract negotiations with Comcast, as well as with other cable service providers in order to maximize this type of service. As you all know by now, while TCM is not being included in the current contracted Digital Starter lineup, it continues to be an important item in our discussions.

Please be patient. We are currently searching to fill two internal positions, the ones vacated by former employees AJ and Lorraine. Our new Transportation Committee is reviewing the last Request for Proposals (RFP) used with the intention of sending a new one out as the current provider nears the end of its contract. Other transportation services providers, as well as our current one, will have the opportunity to bid. Other concerns such as bus fumes, cleanliness,

WE’RE COMING TO CENTURY VILLAGE IN DEERFIELD BEACH! TO APPLY FOR A TAX-SAVING HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, YOU MUST HAVE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

5 Florida Drivers License OR Florida I.D. Card; AND 5 Broward Voter Registration OR a Declaration of Domicile; AND 5 Social Security numbers of ALL owners.

FOR RESIDENT ALIENS:

5 Permanent Resident “Green Card,” or proof of asylum, or INS I-485 letter showing that application to convert to permanent resident status is complete. ADDITIONAL TAX EXEMPTIONS ALSO AVAILABLE: WIDOW/WIDOWER EXEMPTION: Bring copy of spouse’s death certificate, newspaper obituary, or memorial card. DISABILITY/VETERAN’S DISABILITY EXEMPTION: Ask us about the filing requirements for these exemptions. SENIOR’S ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION: Requires at least one owner be 65 as of January 1, 2013 and the total household adjusted gross income not exceed $27,590.(call for info on required documents) NOTE: HUSBAND OR WIFE MAY FILE ON BEHALF OF BOTH.

2013 HOMESTEAD FILING SCHEDULE

Century Village Main Clubhouse on First Thursday every month from 10:00 AM—12:00 AM Room GP-N (No event in January & 2nd Thursday in July ) For more information, please contact the Outreach Department at 954.357.5579 or visit us online at www.bcpa.net

LORI PARRISH, CFA Property Appraiser

maintenance and scheduling are being looked at and addressed on a daily basis. The relationship between the Village and the City continues to be an important and on-going effort at various levels from solid waste, public works and code enforcement. We have the following updates in connection with irrigation and security: Irrigation: We are now 63 weeks into the irrigation project. The lateral work and installation of sprinkler heads has begun and continues in the Tilford area. There will be approximately a total of 75,000 sprinkler heads installed at the end of the project. In the last 30 days about 2,100 linear feet of lateral pipe has been installed. As far as Phase II is concerned, FP&L response time has improved tremendously and they have now finished the installation of the electric meter. They have also released the hold on the Phase III transformer permit. This work will begin in six to eight weeks at the Cambridge site. Throughout the project we will continue to flush and test all piping. The project is on schedule. Security: Main Gate, West Gate and East Gate are experiencing

traffic backups at the gates and we are asking all of the residents to inform all of their incoming visitors to have their identification ready in order to speed up traffic. The guards are checking all incoming visitors and making sure that security is up to standard. Here are some of the issues we are dealing with: No Identification Unknown address Wrong address Wrong name Wrong contact number The Barcode lane at the Main Gate is for barcodes only. We are having residents come in that lane without a barcode and backing up traffic because the gate arm will

not open. Please use the visitor lane or purchase a Barcode to expedite this process. Crime is at its lowest, although the highest numbers of calls for this month are medical/health related. Kent Security has installed a ProxiGuard tour system at: ALL SATELLITE POOLS ALL TENNIS COURTS CLUBHOUSE MAIN GATE EAST GATE PLAZA GATE ALL PATROL CARS ROVER KEYS ROVER RADIOS FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION ELEVATOR INSPECTION EMERGENCY PHONE INSPECTION

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Condo News Century Village Recent Sales AREA Ashby Berkshire Cambridge

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LOOKING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMPUTER SAVVY VOLUNTEER FEDERAL INCOME TAX PREPARERS FOR OUR NEIGHBORS. Where? In CVE Clubhouse When? Monday afternoons for four (4) hours, First Monday in February through April 15 The returns are prepared on computers and then filed that afternoon electronically. Each certified volunteer will prepare 30-40 returns during the ten week tax season. A copy of the return is given to our clients There is no charge for this voluntary service Volunteers will need to apply to AARP to volunteer and be certified annually by taking and passing an online IRS test including ETHICS, BASIC, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED TAX THEORY Training can be accomplished on line and/or at a January training provided by experienced AARP Volunteers

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LEGAL CORNER Patrick J. Murphy General Legal Counsel For COOCVE and MM

Patrick J. Murphy & Associates, P.A.

lorida Automobile/PIP Changes in 2013 Effective 2013, there have been some major changes to the Florida Automobile No Fault Law regarding personal injury protection (PIP). After being involved in an automobile accident with injury, the new law places a strict time frame for individuals to seek treatment and be covered for it. If an injured party does not present to a “qualified” physician within fourteen days of the accident, there may be no PIP coverage extended. A “qualified” physician includes: A medical doctor (M.D.); An osteopathic physician (OD); A dentist; A chiropractic physician; EMT/Rescue; and An advanced registered nurse practitioner (A.R.N.P) For those injured persons/ patients who seek timely treatment, the statute appears to indicate that only follow-up services “consistent with” the qualified physician’s initial diagnosis will likely be covered. For instance, if you see a physician the day following the accident and complain only of neck and back pain and on a subsequent visit now have complaints to one of your knees, arguably this will not be covered and it is not “consistent with” the initial diagnosis by the examining physician. Additionally, if an examining physician determines that there is no emergency medical condition, then the normal PIP coverage of $10,000.00 drops to a maximum of $2,500.00. However, the evaluating physician must note in your clinical record that there is no emergency medical condition to have this provision of the law apply. Presumably, if the clinical record is silent on the “emergency medical condition”, then coverage should remain at your $10,000.00 PIP level. Many people after an accident receive massages and acupuncture care; however, these services will no longer be covered under the PIP statute. If the patient decides to continue to receive massages and/or acupuncture they will not be paid by your insurance policy; rather, you will have to pay as you go out of pocket or at the end if you receive a

settlement from your personal injury claim. The PIP statute required a carrier to process and pay claims within 30 days if certain conditions are met. Now, if an insurer has a reasonable basis or suspicion that fraud may be involved in the care or treatment, then it may delay payment for an additional 60 days to allow it time to investigate the claim. Thereafter, if the insurance company pays the claim, then it must pay interest on the payment of the bill. In those unfortunate cases where a death takes place in an accident, the PIP law provides a flat $5,000.00 death benefit over and above the $10,000.00 medical and lost wage benefit provisions. If you have any claims about any type of personal injury case be it automobile, slip and fall, product liability, or malpractice, please feel free to call for a free consultation. Pat Murphy is General Counsel for CVE Master Management Company, Inc., COOCVE, and the CVE Reporter as well as for various Associations within CVE. Please call Pat for a free consultation on this or any other matter. His address is: 272 W. Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33341. He can be reached by phone at: 954-5255509 or emailed at: pmurphy@ murphys-law.cc

Advance Season Tickets on Sale ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS! IT IS TIME TO ORDER YOUR ADVANCE SEASON BROCHURE If you wish to participate in the “Advance Season” ticket sale, you need to come to the Ticket Office before you leave town. Ticket Office staff will provide you with an envelope for a $2 charge which includes postage. YOU MUST HAVE EXACT CHANGE. The Ticket Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 954-428-6892, extension 5. Note: The envelope is for those residents who will not be in the Village at the time of distribution. Please contact the Ticket Office for further information.

International Library now Open We are happy to announce that the New International Library is now open! Hours will be 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday It is located in the old Ceramics building in the Tilford area, near the COOCVE/Master Management Offices The library is asking for donations of Foreign Language books Volunteers are also needed For more information contact the Staff Office at 954-428-6892 option 2

COOCVE NEEDS YOUR HELP!! We are looking for volunteers to assist us in serving the CVE residents and condo associations. If you can donate just a few hours a month for COOCVE, you can be of value to this community! You can set your own time and day or days you are available. We need help in the office and on some committees. Step up and make a difference! Please call the COOCVE Office at 954-421-5566 or e-mail me at parnessc01@aol.com

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Condo News Amendment To By-Laws For COOCVE

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presentation was made on January 22, titled: “Economies of Scale.” Examples were cited of large construction savings experienced by existing multi-condominium associations. With the 40 Year Inspection/Certification coming, the huge amounts of money we can save by contracting under one merged association overwhelmingly proves there is no better time to merge than now. Many of us are members of COSTCO. COSTCO, because of its number of stores and number of members, has big buying power and can negotiate excellent pricing from its vendors. That savings gets passed on to members. We become members and buy at COSTCO because we know we save a lot. Same applies to merging into one multi-

condominium association. One association managing many buildings has bigger buying power and can negotiate better pricing than one building can negotiate for itself. That savings gets passed on to its members in lower costs. Larger, more qualified contractors will vie for our business and give better pricing because they have more profit margins to work with. More margins mean more room to cut pricing than smaller companies. Most of the large, highly qualified companies in our area will not even bid on work for one of our 253 associations because it just doesn’t pay for them to do it. The jobs are too small for them to be competitive. Give those more to work with and they can be much more pricing competitive.

Merging can take up to a year to accomplish, from the time your Board votes to proceed with the process until the time a vote of your membership is taken (i.e., at next year’s annual meeting). Being short sighted and thinking the legal fees are too much can cost your association thousands more dollars in construction, maintenance, repair and insurance costs in just a few years. One Association would have much stronger buying power to make purchases, secure loans, etc., to control our destiny and secure our future as a community. Today the only entity in the Village that can make large purchases, loans, etc., is Master Management, which has no direct relationship with any of the 253 associations.

Whenever we might wish to do anything, we, the owners/ members, have no power to act. If we keep thinking our community is a building, we are thinking very small. If we start thinking our community is CVE, we are thinking big. In our Village and all its owners’ best interest, bigger is better. INITIAL STEPS: By March 15, 2013 if you are considering merging: Email CVEsimplified@ gmail.com if you wish me to attend one of your meetings to help educate your Board and/or your members. Have minutes showing majority of your Board voted to proceed. (Check documents for actual % vote by BOARD required.) (Does not mean your association has merged, ONLY that your Board intends to proceed in that direction.) Call to retain our attorney at 954-486-7774 or email

HPerl@KGBLawFirm.com. (See below for cost depending on how many associations join at same time.) (You do not pay all at once but as the work occurs.) Email CVEsimplified@ gmail.com confirming you have retained attorney. Legal costs: $2500 per association 2 or more associations but less than 5 at one time, 10% discount from the above ($2,250). 5 or more associations but less than 10 at one time, 15% discount ($2,125). More than 10 associations at one time, 20% discount ($2,000). If your Board is thinking of working toward merging in 2013, just follow INITIAL STEPS outlined above. If you wish to learn more, get on the email list and receive links to any of the three presentation videos, etc., Please email: CVEsimplified@ gmail.com

court to speed up the process. Condominium associations also have the ability to petition the court and speed up the foreclosure process when a bank is moving too slowly. Banks delay the process because the bank would wind up buying the property at the sale and then become liable for past-due and ongoing homeowner and condo association assessments and fees. *cuts the time lenders have to seek deficiency judgments from five years to one year; *limits judgments to fair market value of properties on the date of foreclosure; *protects new owners of foreclosed properties that those sales would not be undone even if the foreclosure was wrongful; lenders would only be liable for monetary damages. One controversial aspect of the bill, concerning “apparently abandoned property” has been dropped because of the opposition of community activists and advocates who believed this provision would cause people to be thrown out of their homes without proper notice. Consumer advocates say the plan still leaves too few protections for homeowners who they fear will have little time to muster a defense under a part of the bill that gives a judge discretion in determining whether a fast-track foreclosure can proceed. So far, condo associations have been forced to shoulder significant maintenance costs while banks carry out foreclosures – and banks have been accused of deliberately slowing down the process in order to limit their costs; many associations don’t have the funds to complete the foreclosure process because of unnecessary delays; this bill says that a lien holder or any-

one entitled to a lien has the right to ask the court to speed up the process. Attorneys for homeowners have also delayed the process allowing homeowners to stay in homes without paying off their mortgages. The measure includes a provision that consumer advocates supported last year to limit bank’s ability to go after homeowners for additional debt after foreclosure. Undoing a foreclosure is not always in the best interest of the original buyer because mistakes have been made and lenders have gone to court to revoke the foreclosure; sometimes the original owners don’t want the property back because it would come with the mortgage that they still cannot afford to pay, and they had moved on with their lives. Should the bill be enacted into law, it’s impact upon Century Village would be somewhat mitigated due to the liens placed on condominiums by Master Management, Bay Management, and the individual building condominium associations. MM and BM would have to agree to significant write-offs in order to make it worthwhile for buildings to foreclose. Properties that continue to languish in limbo run the risk of the Broward County simply coming into the process and taking the condominiums for past-due taxes. The County might auction off properties on the “courthouse steps” with “clean title” and without even informing Century Village; neither MM nor BM would get the monies owed to them; and the very real possibility of someone under age 55 buying the property might cause problems. While building associations might succeed in preventing “under

age” owners from moving in, they might have to fight battles in court and spend money they had earmarked for other purposes. It would be in the best interests of all CVE residents if professional collectors took on the burden of collecting money and dealing with residents and/or abandoned apartments in arrears. In addition, MM, Bay Management and/or building associations may institute the foreclosure process which could cause needless delays and complications. All of these issues need to be worked out if a truly meaningful reduction in the amount owed to MM and Bay Management (East Coast and Seacrest) is to be achieved. Finally, it should be noted that COOCVE, a non-profit corporation, may not involve itself in politics by officially endorsing or opposing bills introduced into the state legislature. However, individual unit owners have every right to know what is going on that might affect them, as well as express their feelings about the bill; and should be encouraged to do so. Representative Kathleen Passidomo may be reached at: 405 House Office Building, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tel: 1-850-717-5106 District Office: 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112 Tel: 1-239-417-6200 Email: kathleen.passidomo.@myfloridahouse.gov Senator Jack Latvala may be reached at: 408 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tel: 1-850-487-5020 District Office: Suite 201, 26133 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33763 Tel: 1-727-793-2799 Email: latvala.jack.web@ flsenate.gov

HB87 – FAST-TRACK FORECLOSURES By COOCVE Advisory Committee – Chairman PHIL GOLDENBERG

he fast-track foreclosure bill is being introduced for the 4th consecutive session. Rep. Kathleen Passidomo (R) Naples, introduced HB87, which has been referred to the House Civil Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Committee; and Judiciary Committee. As of November, 2012, there were 377,272 pending foreclosure cases – and an average of 858 days – more than two years. Florida has the nation’s highest foreclosure rate; one in five or twenty percent of all mortgages in the state are currently delinquent, and more than half of those have not yet even entered the foreclosure process. The proposed law is a serious attempt to overhaul, streamline, and bring greater cohesion to an ever increasing number of foreclosures that remain unresolved. To date, no bill has been introduced into the Senate, though Senator Jack Latvala (R), St. Petersburg, has indicated that he will introduce a companion bill. Last year, a foreclosure measure passed the Florida House of Representatives but died in the Senate. This bill has the support of the Florida Bar Association’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, and tries to reconcile the competing and oftentimes conflicting needs and interests of lenders, borrowers, homeowner and condominium associations and others. Please note that this bill has just been introduced, that its provisions will be amended, deleted, and/or voted down in committee. If it is reported out for debate, it may be

amended further, or attempts made to kill it. In any case; no bill will be perfect, and no bill will satisfy everyone. This bill does, however, appear to be a reasonable compromise worth supporting. The bill addressed a number of salient issues: Specifically, HB87: *requires banks to have all necessary and accurate documentation prior to filing; a “show cause” order may be issued by a judge demanding the homeowner prove why a foreclosure judgment shouldn’t be issued if bank’s documents are properly documented. A hearing must be scheduled no sooner than 20 days from the show-cause order, and no later than 45 days of the complaint filing; If the judge doesn’t believe the homeowner has a legitimate defense, a foreclosure judgment can be issued immediately; lawyers for homeowners fear that the bill wipes out the ability to engage in discovery and get information from the other side, and that this gives lenders an unfair advantage; *imposes criminal penalties on banks and other lenders if false documents are filed to show ownership of lost or misplaced mortgages; *strengthens the Uniform Commercial Code regarding lost notes, making sure that if a lender says that a note is lost – that it really is lost – and that someone else doesn’t have it; *requires owners to show a legitimate objection to a foreclosure action; and allows homeowner and condominium associations to petition the courts and seek a quick resolution of a foreclosure action; in fact, any lien holder has the right to ask the

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Last year was the first time I qualified for the Low-Income Senior Additional Exemption. I understand I have to re-apply every year? How do I re-apply and did any eligibility requirements change for 2013? W.P., Century Village – Deerfield Beach, FL This year our office mailed over 28,000 senior renewal notice postcards. The renewal card requires the taxpayer to fill it out, sign and return it to our office by May 1. If

you have not received your 2013 senior renewal card, please contact our office so you may continue to benefit from the Low-Income Additional Senior Exemption. This exemption applies only to the county’s portion of the taxes and city taxes for residents of cities which have chosen to adopt the additional exemption. This exemption saves the average Broward senior nearly $300 each year in property taxes. In order to qualify for the Low-Income Senior Exemption for 2013, an applicant must be 65 years of age or older as of January 1,

2013 AND have a combined household adjusted gross income for 2012 not exceeding $27,590. If you or anyone you know qualifies for this exemption, please follow the easy filing steps listed below:

If You File An Income Tax Return: Complete Part (A), Part (C) and Part (D) of the Sworn Statement of Adjusted Gross Income of Household. Submit the Sworn Statement of Adjusted Gross Income of Household to the Property Appraiser on or before March 1, 2013. Submit a copy of your 2012 Income Tax Return Form 1040 and W-2 for all persons residing in your home (excluding renters and boarders) to the Property Appraiser no later than June 1, 2013. If You Do Not File An

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un Safety and Responsibility. Often times people view me only as the sheriff of Broward County. They seem to forget that I am a father and husband first. My primary responsibility is to protect my family. However, as your sheriff, it is also my responsibility to ensure the very same safety for the citizens of Broward County. I can assure you that the safety of our community is not something I take lightly. Working in law enforcement for over 30 years, I have seen some horrific things. Most recently, I was extremely disturbed by the senseless killings in Newtown, Connecticut and Aurora, Colorado. These despicable tragedies claimed the lives of many innocent people. These incidents are proof that no community is immune from tragedy. Through education, enforcement and safety initiatives, we can try to deter them from happening in our

Broward County Crime Stoppers. The tip line number is 954-493-TIPS (8477). Our enforcement efforts on weapons violations will be fierce. We will target not only possession of illegal weapons but also the criminals with a history of violent use of weapons. These people give responsible gun owners a bad name. I fully support legislation to reinstate the federal assault weapons ban. Enforcing a uniform national background check before the sale or transfer of firearms and prohibiting large capacity magazines and armor-piercing bullets are also essential steps in

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The Art of Hope By SHELLY BASKIN

t was about an hour before sunset off the coast

of San Juan. It was a beautiful day and we (the “Sixty

Five Club”) were engaged in a variety of fun things on our cruise through the Caribbean. Earlier, we hiked through

the Rain Forest where we explored the “eighth” wonder of the world. That area receives over two hundred inches of rain each year and environmentalists from the world over do research in that country of waterfalls, steep forest trails, and a variety of creatures of all kind. We had shopped, toured, observed, and enjoyed. Back on the ship, we were almost ready to prepare for the evening feast. On board, the passengers are always ready for the next snack, ice cream outpost, pizza place, buffet, or drink. I was on deck eleven about twenty miles from La Isla de Encanto when The Independence of the Seas began to slow and turn hard to starboard. What was happening? We almost always seem to be heading straight ahead while looking to the next port of call. Suddenly, one of the passengers looking toward Puerto Rico for the final time, noticed something unusual in the water about a mile astern. There was a glimmer of color,

on the waves, in the final hour toward sunset. The ship was aflutter with possible rumors that there was a “man overboard.” This statement was partially true in that there were people, but not from our boat—from theirs. It is difficult to turn a huge ship, especially one carrying over 4,000 passengers and 1500 crew. The changing of position must be done slowly and with all procedures followed correctly, or it is possible to capsize. As it was, most everyone began heading for the starboard side on decks ten and eleven to see what was happening. And, we were also top heavy. Our well trained crew released a motorized life boat and was able to rescue the lucky, wet, cold, frightened, and weakened sailors from their sixteen footer. They were hanging to the overturned boat and as soon as they were lifted aboard, their small vessel sank. It seems two had life jackets on, and one did not. A large wave overturned these natives as they were fishing

and we caught them just in time as nightfall was ready to beckon a familiar “hello.” Once on board, they were checked out by the ship’s doctor. Some people were overheard to say, “Will they pay us for passage?” Well, you know how some folks are. The Captain told us he was prepared, and everyone is trained, for this and all emergencies. This was only the third such rescue in his thirty years at sea. Happily, even three are way too much. The theme of this essay is to be prepared; be ready with proper gear; don’t go out farther then you are capable of. And, have hope; hope that the future will be better than the past, that tomorrow will be better than yesterday, that this year will be the best one ever. Don’t ever give up or surrender to mediocrity. As Yoda, one of the main characters, a Jedi Master, in the Star Wars movies dated “Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away” stated—“Do, or do not. There is no try.”

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MARCH 2013

Do You Remember? By HELENE WAYNE

e were talking about some old television shows that we still remembered. It turned out that the most outstanding one we all enjoyed was Twilight Zone. It obviously was the pride and joy of Rod Serling (if I spelled his name wrong, remember this is from a long time ago).

He knew how to keep you on the edge of your seat. Do you remember the one about the man that was in the hospital and the doctors were going to take him into surgery to fix his ugly face? They felt if they took care of this he would fit into this current world better. We never really noticed that they only showed the bodies of these people

taking care of him. There was another one about the chef who was famous for his dish called Armitrand (another spelling that needs help). He worked in a restaurant and would invite the favored few into his kitchen to see it being made. Everyone that ate this dish vied for this privilege. The imagination of these programs was a fascination.

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You always sat there and tried to figure out what the conclusions would be. Of course, we never worked out what really was the end result. So just in case you have forgotten, the person with the ugly face didn’t look like the hospital staff because he looked like a handsome man that we would certainly admire. It turned out that they all had faces that looked like a pig. Getting back to the chef, whoever was invited into his kitchen never appeared again.

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Obviously, they were one of the ingredients in his famous dish, Armitrand. This last one was really one of our favorites and we used it in our everyday life. Our youngest child was very small. Whenever we mushed him we called him Donald Armitrand. How many of these shows do you remember from so many years ago? The mind of their inventor was something to be fascinated by. We never missed one, did you?

Iris and the Bottle of Red Ink By SHIRLEY RAVICH

e all have our favorite or maybe not so favorite childhood stories. The one my daughter, Katie, likes the best took place many years ago when cursive handwriting was prized and we actually used fountain pens with a bottle of ink in our inkwell atop an old-fashioned wood desk. This was even before the invention of ball point pens. What control my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Uweiler, exercised to be able to contain high spirited students from creating havoc with the bottles of ink. There we were, dipping our fountain pens in and out of the black ink, scribbling furiously in our notebooks. No one even thought of misbehaving. That is, until one day, when Iris, the student who sat next to me, uncapped a bottle of red ink and filled her fountain pen to the brim. I stared in fascination as she began practicing her handwriting with the bloodlike ink. Surely, this would not be allowed. I waited for Mrs. Uweiler to put a stop to what must be a flagrant violation of classroom rules. Poised to begin the day of repetitious cursive writing

exercises, I delayed as Mrs. Uweiler circled our desk. I was waiting for my fifth grade teacher to loudly voice her disapproval and seize the forbidden red ink. But it was not Iris who was singled out. “Shirley, why aren’t you practicing your handwriting? The class is way ahead of you.” I frowned, noting Iris’ smug smile as she flaunted her precious ink, refilling her fountain pen in front of Mrs. Uweiler. “Iris, that red ink is lovely.” Mrs. Uweiler enthused as she passed our desk area. Shocked, I started to refill my pen with the ugly black ink and then hesitated. “Iris,” I dared to ask. “Could I borrow some of your red ink?” Iris gave me a haughty, superior look. Did I mention we didn’t like each other and barely spoke even though because of the alphabetical proximity of our last names we were forced to sit next to each other for the entire school year? Iris’s superior look should have stopped me, but it didn’t. More than anything I wanted to try writing with that red ink. It fascinated me. “Please,” I implored, hating the whiney desperation in

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my voice. Iris coldly studied me. “No,” she said. “You may not use any of my red ink.” I was mortified. Hoping no one else had witnessed my rejection, I shifted in my seat, smoothing the folds of my highly starched cotton dress. Did I mention that young girls were not allowed to wear jeans to school? Instead, our uniforms were frilly, pinafore type dresses that our mothers created on Singer Sewing machines. Fortunately or maybe, as it turned out, not so fortunately, Iris received a summons to the nurse’s office. I watched her go. Before leaving she took her bottle of red ink and stored it in her desk. I pretended not to notice. After she left, I looked around the classroom. Everyone was busy, including Mrs. Uweiler. I pretended to drop my fountain pen and then crawled under my desk to find it. But while I

was reaching for the pen, I could view the contents of Iris’s desk. The bottle of red ink was in sight. My hand closed around it. Nervously, I placed the ink bottle on my desk and quickly readied my pen for refilling. I had to work fast. Mrs. Uweiler would soon be headed my way and who knew how long Iris would be. I tried to remove the cap to the bottle, but it was stuck. Furiously, I tried again but to no avail. Maybe if I tapped the bottle lightly against my desk, it would unseal. I heard a pop and, suddenly, the top was off and the red ink was flowing from the bottle onto my freshly starched dress. I gasped and then screamed. I was covered with red ink. And there was Iris reentering the room and heading towards our desk area. “Shirley!” Mrs. Uweiler’s voice cut through the silence. “What’s going on over there?” Trapped in a nightmare of my own making, I panicked and bolted from my seat and the classroom, the red ink seeping further and further into the folds of my dress. I ran from the classroom and then from the school. Conveniently, I only lived a block

away. But a new nightmare awaited me. I imagined my mother’s horrified reaction when I slunk, unexpectedly, into the house covered with red ink. It was too much. I burst into tears. My mother spotted me from the kitchen window and quickly approached. I awaited my punishment. She studied me; the red ink seemed to burn through my clothes. She drew closer. I waited for a blast of anger and possibly a slap across the chops. Instead, she started laughing. She laughed until tears ran down her cheeks. I was afraid to join in, but, gradually, her hysterical giggling got to me and I too began to laugh. Mrs. Uweiler had called my mother when I disappeared from school. I was to return to school as soon as I had changed my clothes and I was to apologize to Iris in front of the entire class. I would also have to use my allowance to buy Iris a new pot of red ink. “What about my dress?” I asked sheepishly, following my mother into the house. “I think the ink could wash out and if it doesn’t you have plenty of other dresses.” My mother smiled. “These things happen,” she told me.

In Loving Memory Remembering Helene Harris Helene Harris, wife of Daniel Harris and former resident of Durham W, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Helene was a proud member of the Knitting Club of CVE. She is fondly remembered by her husband, other relatives, and her many friends in the community.

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Rambling on About the Past By JOCELYN COOPER

n the 40s, the immigrant Montreal residents of Clermont Street were, among others, Jews, Italians, Scots and French-Canadians. It is likely that most were firstgeneration Canadian. We got along well and didn’t think much about our differences. On one sad occasion, we actually witnessed a family being evicted. We looked out the window and saw their furniture and all their belongings on the sidewalk. It was rumored that one of the sons was in prison, but I hardly

think that had anything to do with it. I don’t remember whether they were eventually allowed back into their home. Whenever we played house (Carmen, Rosa, Laura, Lily and Rae among the players), I was the seamstress. I sewed for the dolls while the game went on around me. For me, a highlight of the game was the time I made pajamas out of silk-striped panties (or were they bloomers?) that my mother had donated to the cause. It was for a small baby doll, and the outfit suited her and fit her, too!

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There were always kids outside playing; we played games like stando, run, sheep, run and other games on the road and in the lane. For us, that lane was a shortcut to school as well. Children wouldn’t dare do that now; it wouldn’t be allowed. My sister is six years younger than I am. If she was given a chocolate bar while I was out with my friends, she always left a piece for me. She claims I once slapped her for wearing a sweater of mine without permission. Even though it was the sky blue twinset I had just received as

a Sweet 16 gift, I truly can’t believe I did that! As adults, we’re very close and care so much for each other! Auntie Lily, my mother’s adored older sister, had no children of her own. She loved us to pieces and indulged us. One of the things she liked to do was bring us Christmas stockings when we were very young, but old enough to know this wasn’t kosher. We didn’t take it too seriously; after all, we traded stickers, too. It wasn’t cultural or religious. The reason it is so memorable is that my father either didn’t notice or

he did a good job of pretending – to keep the peace? Compassion? Deena and I shared a bedroom and one of our activities took place when we were supposed to be sleeping, or at least trying to sleep. I would be teaching Deena Hebrew since I was older and ahead of her in school. We also liked to listen to the kitchen radio on Monday nights when Lux radio theatre was on; I wonder whether my mother knew we could easily hear from our room! When Lux Radio Theatre played the movie, A Medal for Benny, about a deceased WWII soldier, I cried my eyes out for my own cousin, Nat, who didn’t come back from the war. On my ninth birthday, my Uncle Jack who was a jolly limey, was home on leave from the Merchant Marines; what a fun guy! Loved his accent! He took charge of making party hats for my guests out of crepe paper. (No bowling alley or pizza parlor parties in those days!) We remember this party well because we have black and white pictures to prove it, albeit several heads were cut off. Unlike digital photos of today, this could not be checked before they were developed! My early teenage years were spent on Clermont Street, a time for parties, dances and Sweet 16s. My Auntie Sophie sewed my party clothes, and I loved them! A particular outfit comes to mind; the dirndl skirt was of navy blue velvet and the longsleeve blouse had tiny checks in a complimentary, shimmery taffeta. The colors changed as the light on it shifted. On Clermont Street, we still had an icebox that needed a watchful eye and a coal stove that only later was changed to oil. We had no washing machine; in addition to washing by hand, my mother gave out two kinds of laundry, dry and wet-wash! Yet my teddy blouse was always clean and ironed when I needed it. Although my mother helped in Dad’s jewelry store, I remember so fondly the aroma of cinnamon that signaled the warm apple pies with yeast dough she found time to bake. I also plan to make the buttery almond crescents sprinkled with icing sugar, some day! At our age, the past is easier to remember than yesterday; so much of life on Clermont is so vivid, but enough for now.

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Monica Framed Text and Photo By NORA LIU

s you all know, I am interested in photography. It is a longstanding interest; I started in my thirties when I bought my first camera. However, recently this interest flared up with such surprising intensity that I had to ask myself – why am I doing it, what is the intent and what is the purpose? It led me to reading about the philosophy of photography, interviewing people, getting answers and finding answers; there are many reasons, some selfish, some not so. You can approach the problem from the other direction looking at a photograph and asking what is this good for; is it

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worth anything? Recently looking at files in my computer, I found a picture that I fell in love with. It was taken about 12 years ago of my granddaughter Monica. I remember her being dressed up for some occasion and giving her the hyacinth to hold. The picture is not of high quality technically; it is a low resolution scan of a 4x6 snapshot (albeit taken with a good camera and lens) but I find the picture pretty magical. Let’s see, what is so good about it? The composition is nice; the little fingers are adorable, and the flower is well defined. Her face is not the brightest spot, as it should be, but the hands and the flower draw your eyes to it. However, look at the face; is it

solemn, sanctimonious and obedient? No! Her expression says something different. And, as with all portraits, this makes all the difference. She has a little impish, smirky, rebellious, almost sarcastic smile. One little outof-place tuft of hair supports this expression. What does this mean? What is she trying to say? I think she says “OK, I am patient for the time being; I am putting up with all your finery, order, rules and predictable life but not for always. I am not going to build a life patiently, one brick at a time. I will not be bounded by your rules but look for all my possibilities. And why shouldn’t we all?” In Rilke’s poem, Archaic Torso of Appollo, “all the pores in the marble are

looking at you – saying – you must change your life.” This admonishing is one of the noble goals of art. This little picture is not as drastic or presumptuous; all it says is if you want to change your life, it is OK to try and do so.

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A Successful Home in CVE By DORIS WACHSLER

friend of mine, quite expert in the field of home furnishings, once mentioned that a person’s home was the key to who they are. We owned a house in suburbia and our criteria was: adequate space, a dry basement, a leak-proof roof, airtight windows and a painted/shingled exterior. My husband wanted a garden and a mowed lawn; I needed attractive shrubs and trees with flowering blossoms in spring and summer. We chose a town with good schools, a town meeting style government and liberal-leaning community institutions. For all our working years in the Boston vicinity, those were our standards. Then we retired and found CVE. With the passage of time here, I’ve revised my perspectives. We wanted to buy a condo with two bedrooms and two full baths; there weren’t any other requirements we told the broker. As

she showed us properties, she provided the first clues to new possibilities. One unit, imaginatively decorated with a jungle motif, featured a nearly life-size giraffe in the living room corner; I gasped. It was a beautiful home but I could not picture us living on safari full time. Next we saw a lovely place all in pale lilac and mauve with very modern lines and Danish teak furniture. Again, it was a gorgeous site for some homeowners, those who had a carefullymanaged lifestyle and never marred their tables or chairs with spills and scuffs. Sigh! Maybe we were just too rough and tumble to live the exalted lifestyle required here. Arriving at the farther end of the Village, (the realtor had determined that we didn’t need to be within walking distance of Young Israel, the orthodox synagogue on the grounds) we arrived at Ventnor O. It was situated right across from a pool; that was a good beginning. All the

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units were the same, “deluxe” (2/2s). Up on the fourth floor, we finally entered a place where I could exhale and relax. There was nothing very special about it at all; the broker said as much. “All original,” she humphed under her breath. The kitchen cabinets hadn’t been updated but there was a glass top range, a fairly new fridge and a nice large buffet bureau that could double as additional counter space. I liked the custom drapery that matched the chair seats of the wicker dining room set; the round glass-top table was appealing. We found black or ivory laminated furniture throughout the home. It was a bit daunting that it had so much shiny black surfaces or black naugahyde, but it wasn’t scary; it was serviceable. The huge mirrored headboard with built-in lights was wonderful for reading in bed. The windowed patio, paneled with a wall-to-wall closet, had terrific storage space; so did the linen closet. All the floors were tiled. It felt like we could move right in and be at home. But, “She’s charging too much and has already turned down an offer,” advised the broker. Obviously, this place did not impress our realtor; she told us to pass it up and wait for something better. “How better?” I wondered. It seemed this unit would meet our requirements just fine. Well, it has! After eight seasons at Ventnor O, we’ve never had second thoughts about our location or the

unit we bought that day just a few hours after our first look. We’ve been fortunate to have a capable building Board, interesting neighbors and good working appliances. However, I have educated myself and thought much more about successful CVE interiors. There’s much more for me to learn about smaller units. I’m not sure why it is that I haven’t seen many garden apartments, but I’ve had many a glance inside units in my own building, mostly because my neighbors are friendly. Recently, I’ve also taken on the role of exterminator assistant; that means that once a month I accompany our buildings’ contract exterminator to units on two of the four floors. When the owner is home, I knock on the door and greet them. That gives me a peek or a quick invitation inside while the exterminator does his work. If the owner is away, I unlock the door and turn lights on and off, as needed, for the spraying to be done. So my “open sesame” has enabled the viewing of fantastic vistas. It’s been a revelation to me what can be done with the same walls and floor space as mine. What good taste so many of my neighbors have! Whether they’ve kept the original internal walls and merely arrayed their furnishings within them or removed all or partial walls between kitchen and living room, the sights are stupendous. What I had once considered exotic or lavish has become less so

in my eyes. There are magnificent wood cupboards, granite and stone counters or islands in kitchens, indirect lighting, lowered or raised ceilings, large and glistening tiles, combinations of carpet and tile, or wood flooring that catch the eye. Walls are painted in arresting shades, either one wall or many in a room, to match or contrast. Patios, and the doors into them, let in light and breezes around plants and garden furniture that may be whimsical or elegant. Second bedrooms are just that or are sitting rooms, office space or entertainment centers –anything and everything goes! In my own space, I’ve become bold enough to paint a wall or two with a pumpkin shade, the bathrooms vivid blushing pink and eye-popping yellow. Bathroom fixtures have been replaced with Broadway-bright lights. The black laminate entertainment unit we inherited has been replaced by a honey maple wall unit and the black naugahyde by chestnut brown microfiber sofas. But we like the bedroom furniture just as well as in the beginning, so why replace it? In kindergarten my daughter learned, “Make new friends but keep the old; the one is silver, the other gold.” That goes for furnishings as well. Is my home now dressed for success in Century Village? I’m not sure our realtor would think so but as long as we think so, that’s all that matters.

A Tribute to Hyman Shoub: The Man Behind the Scenes By WENDY SINGER

he Montreal General Hospital (MGH) Lupus Clinic has been holding bi-annual bazaars for several years. These bazaars have a long, rich history, beginning some 35 years ago with the National Council of Jewish Women Canada (NCJWC) the first Jewish women’s organization to be created in Canada. MGH lupus clinic patient Lillian Shoub, wife of Hyman Shoub, was the Past President of NCJWC, Montreal Section (NCJWCMS) and the driving force

behind this division for over 50 years. Although it was a women’s group, some very special men worked behind the scenes. Hyman Shoub, who for a long time, was known as “Mrs. Shoub’s husband” was involved with NCJWC from the time they were both teenagers, joining his wife at their study groups for couples. Although retired, Hy continues to keep busy. He is the president of his condo building in Florida, Area Chair of seven buildings and Ombudsman for his condo building in Cõte Saint-Luc. He is a proud dad to Shelly

and Alan and grandfather of Carly. Conscious of keeping healthy after having triple bypass surgery eight years ago, he visits his local gym regularly. And then, of course, there’s preparing for the bazaars!

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My Brother’s Little Sister By LAUREN PARNESS, Granddaughter of Charles and Sandra Parness

y brother doesn’t talk much; he speaks in jumbled sounds: “whoosh,” “bam,” “yow,” as he runs through the house. By the time I was able to talk, he had been diagnosed with autism. Until I started first grade, talking to my brother was simple; it was like we had our own special language. As I began to develop, he didn’t keep up with me. Sometimes I would get so frustrated with him. I tried so hard to get him to talk to me; I knew he wouldn’t respond, not because he didn’t want to but because he

couldn’t. Despite the fact that my brother and I don’t have a verbal connection, we still have a very special bond. My brother always boasts that he is the older sibling and that I am his baby sister. The way I look at it, he’s still a child while I’ve been growing up to be a responsible young woman. While younger siblings rely on their older brothers and sisters to help them out, my brother relies on me when our parents are away. I prepare his dinner and clean up after him; I take

him to the movies and out for ice cream; I help him with his homework. I do all these things for him because I know he can’t do them himself. I know when my brother is upset or frustrated, or proud of me. On sibling day, I go to his school and meet his classmates and teachers, and he can’t wait to introduce his little sister to everyone. When I perform on stage in a musical, or sing and play piano or guitar, it’s all he talks about for weeks. He always comes to my soccer and softball games; he gets so excited to

see me pursue my passions. I wonder if our relationship will change when I go away to college, and we are separated for the first time in our lives. I am moving on with my life while autism forces my brother to stay the same. It is important to me to seek out new experiences, develop my interests and grow as a person. At the same time, I never want my brother and I to lose our close connection. When I come home, I want my parents to see how much I’ve grown, while I want my brother and I to pick up right where we left off. When people ask me if it is

A MoMent of truth By DANIEL LONGIARU

t is a moment that happens to every one of us at some point in our lives. Until it happens we haven’t the slightest awareness of its inevitability. After it happens we only gradually realize the profundity it possesses and how deeply it has affected us. I would not be surprised if most of us remember that moment for the rest of our lives. My Waterloo occurred at about 7:18 p.m. on January 30, 2013 in our local Boston Market. I had just ordered my usual - a Quarter Chicken White with Corn, Green Beans and a Soda - and the young man at the register was punching in my food choices. As I watched my order scroll through the register’s screen I noticed a startling entry: “10% Senior Discount”. I thought it would be fun to feign outrage at the mistake of categorizing me - still 68 days, 12 hours and 42 minutes shy of my sixtieth birthday - as an old person. “You’re giving ME the Senior Citizen DISCOUNT??!!” The young man abruptly stopped entering info on the touch screen and looked up at me with a very embarrassed expression. “Oh, ya see, I never know whether to do it or not. If I do it, people get pissed. And if I

don’t do it people get pissed.” “Do you realize that you are the first person ever to offer me a senior citizen discount?” I uttered this with my best “pompous and humorless stuffed shirt” inflection figuring that this would allow him to get the joke. “Uhh… no, really… I’m sorry, I…” Clearly he thought I was serious. I figured he must have been too inexperienced to recognize satire so I decided to let him off the hook. “I was just bustin’ your chops!” I made sure I smiled reassuringly as he gave me my receipt. He laughed nervously and humorlessly, then handed me my soda cup. The woman behind me in line had been giggling the whole time I was doing this shtick. I turned and winked at her and noticed that she looked to be around my age. I had my dinner and went on my way and thought nothing more about it until 5 a.m. the following morning when I awoke to go to the bathroom. At that hour it is always best for me to take care of essential business and then get back to sleep as fast as possible before the more advanced parts of my brain start functioning. Otherwise the resumption of critical thinking will usu-

ally be, as on this occasion, unnerving. As I lay back down I began thinking about the “discount incident” and wondered why the young man didn’t get the joke. The answer from my brain, unfortunately, was instantaneous: “Because the joke’s on you!” He was uncomfortable because I unintentionally caught him doing something which almost all of us, with the best of intentions, try very hard not to do: letting another person know our real thoughts concerning him or her. In this case he had revealed that he saw a senior citizen when he looked at me. He did not lack a sense of humor or an insensitivity to satire. (What other form of humor is more prevalent today among the Twenty Somethings?) He was genuinely embarrassed by my discovery and became completely flustered when he realized that I still thought I looked young. We usually learn truths about ourselves through mistakes. Most of the people in our lives are either strangers or friends, family or significant others. Discretion in the case of the former - or “loving eyes”, frequency of contact or a desire to protect in the case of the latter - insures that we usually don’t learn how old we appear to the world until

somebody goofs. If I feel like I’m thirty I believe I must look that age too, especially if no one contradicts my opinion. Beginning at 5 a.m. this morning I knew otherwise. A deceased cousin of mine, with whom I was very close, used to frequently complain that no one told him the truth. “Dan, if they really cared they’d tell me what they really think about me.” He was a brilliant, intentionally hilarious individual who was also very troubled. He had become addicted to medications as a result of chronic pain endured for much of his life. He was temperamental and prickly and was one of the last people with whom anyone, including myself, would want to be honest. I believe his desire for truth was genuine. Unfortunately, I also believe he wanted it for the self-destructive goal of ratifying his own negative opinion of himself. Unless compromised, as in my cousin’s case, we humans have an innately wonderful and necessary capacity for self-deception. We tend to remember good outcomes and forget the pain required to produce them. We are able to maintain a mental picture of ourselves that mercifully lags considerably behind the present since it is a composite

difficult to deal with a brother who is autistic, I truthfully answer, “No.” I embrace my role in my brother’s world. Yes, he is different than my friends’ siblings but in helping him as he struggles to communicate and connect, I have learned to appreciate life for all its imperfections. For the past 17 years, I have been raised alongside his autistic world where patience, responsibility and problem solving are a necessity. I know these qualities, which my brother helped me learn, have better prepared me for my future.

of a lifetime. At my age, on the cusp of official senior citizen status, most of my life has been spent looking young so I still think I look that way. Although some philosophers and psychologists bemoan this capacity for fooling ourselves, I think it is one of the great blessings given us as a species. Because of our twin abilities of free will and rational thinking, we could have been forever doomed to despair when confronting the yawning canyon separating life as we think it should be and life as it actually appears to us. Our selective amnesia and optimistic self-portrait, among other techniques of delusion, allows many of us to avoid or at least minimize the impact of that despair. Thus, as would be expected, I am less certain as time passes that I aged thirty years on the night of January 30. I am increasingly convinced that if my hair had been less unkempt as I ordered at Boston Market, or if I had been better dressed and less exhausted from a long and hard day of work, then the young man behind the counter would never have given me the discount. Yes, that’s what happened. No doubt about it. So if you should ever encounter me some day and feel inclined to set me straight about how old I look, please act compassionately: keep your big mouth shut and keep walking!

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Cataract Surgery: An Eye Opening Experience A Personal Reflection Following My Cataract Surgery By JEAN CLARKE

s a retirement gift, I treated myself to a brand new HDTV. With HDTV, I noticed improvement in color, clearness of outlines and movements and well-defined backgrounds. Cataract surgery is like upgrading to HDTV. I immediately noticed an enormous difference in colors, outlines and clear awareness of depths. I walk about with confidence, drive at night without squinting and sometimes I try to turn off lights that are not switched on! I am writing this reflection without the use of glasses. I was first diagnosed with a cataract in my right eye approximately twenty years ago. It was explained that the cataract would develop over time and that it needed to ripen before any action would be needed. It developed and after each regular examination, I was getting

new prescriptions to correct for my cataract. In the past year, I noticed a marked deterioration in my eyesight. I needed more light. Driving on a rainy night was a definite challenge and I found myself habitually using the railing as I went upstairs. At my regular checkup, the optometrist told me that I had the option of having my cataract removed. He explained that a cataract is a clouding and thickening of the eye’s lens that causes the vision to blur. With cataract surgery, the eye’s lens is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens. The next step was a meeting with an eye surgeon. I found out there were options concerning the types of lenses that could be used. There are upgrades that would be beneficial for my situation. The basic lens was compared to my Chevrolet, which certainly performs the job. The Cadillac version provides the best functional vision possible in

varying light conditions. The multifocal lens was compared to the BMW. I felt the Cadillac would help with night driving and reduce overall glare, so I opted for that choice. Within two weeks, I found myself checking in at the clinic for my surgery. I was taken to the operating theatre where I reclined in a dental office-type chair. I could feel the incision slightly and I was aware the procedure was underway. “Keep your eyes open,” the surgeon would repeat. I was getting a little nervous but calm voices of reassurance got me through the last few minutes. Then I was helped back to a room with leather chairs and HDTV. Everything looked red at first. Then, as my attention was drawn to the TV, I saw vivid color. I was aware of the brightness, then the definition of outlines of figures, and of course, the background of the picture was in focus. I was amazed by my change in

vision. I was asked to return to the clinic at 2:30 p.m. for a checkup. The surgeon checked everything and commented that it looked very good. He informed me that there was now a cataract in my other eye and suggested that I have it removed soon. He joked that my cataract was like granite because of the length of time I have had it. Follow-up treatment included keeping the eye dry, using sunglasses, and a regimen of eye drops. Three different medicated drops were required morning, noon, and night and once in between. Getting the eye drops into my eye was quite a challenge. I also had trouble reading my computer screen. Even my computer glasses did not work for me. Finally, I took them off and found I could do my email without glasses! The following week I played golf without glasses and I made an appointment for the other eye.

Times have changed; so have cataract procedures. It is not necessary for the cataract to ripen before surgery; the recovery time is minimal and eye patches are unnecessary. Patients may go back to work the next day if they wish. I have learned that eyes, like fingerprints, are unique. Each situation is different and that it is best to base decisions on what is appropriate for each individual situation. There are many choices of procedures to suit all patients and, of course, pocket books. When I retired, I gained freedom from work and now freedom from wearing glasses. This is Freedom 55, 65 and 75! However, now I can see each new wrinkle on my face and those little spills on my floors that I was missing. And, once in a while, I try to nudge my glasses up my nose and I realize that there are no glasses there. I marvel at the changes in my life since having cataract surgery.

tell me what to do with these albums? Stop! I think I can guess. Imagine pictures on the walls of your abode with the family photos with smiling ex-husbands. Do we cut out their faces or remove the photo altogether? I think most prospective brides, my daughters included, want their weddings

to be extra special and a little different than their friends. The brides drive the parents daffy, first trying to pick out a reception hall, then the menu, and then the all-important guest list. Do we make the guests even, each side having the same representation? Or, since I’m paying, should I make it 60% to 40% in my fa-

vor? What band should I hire or maybe just get a deejay? What color scheme do we want for the bridegrooms and ushers? What kind of seating arrangements—by age, by relatives sitting together, or should the bride and groom just sit at a table with both parents from each side? Is it possible that the groom’s side is thinking:

My son is so handsome and talented. Could he have done better picking a bride? And the bride’s parents are probably thinking: She is so beautiful. Could she have married a lawyer or doctor? But if she is happy, we’re happy. Speaking for myself, I had three family weddings, each one year apart. I was so versed in walking down the aisle (enter the room on your left foot!) I knew where the photographer was and which cheek to kiss my daughter on, and when I should leave her to proceed to the Chupah (four pole cloth covering where the ceremony takes place). The wedding is finally over, but, of course, the ordeal (oops, I mean celebration) isn’t over because now you have the next morning at the hotel, where you put up all the out-of- town guests at your expense for a nice breakfast or brunch with a goodbye hug and usual comment. “Everything was lovely. Thanks for inviting us.” Luckily for us, the two new husbands are great and the seven grandchildren from all the husbands are our pride and joy. But who said, “If I knew grandchildren are so great, I would have had them first?”

Enough Already! By ELI COHEN

y wife and I have three daughters, who, combined, now have five marriages. In simple terms, we have two ex-son-in-laws as well as their extended families who we were just getting to know. We also have wedding albums still featuring these husbands. Can anyone

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A DriveAcrossAmerica – Part IV By RICHARD COOKE

rom the Big D to the Big Easy and Home – 9 Days and 1,603 Miles My next stop was El Paso, Texas where I had initially planned to visit the El Paso Zoo in the afternoon; a zoo which I had read had been extensively enlarged and improved. That got crossed off my to do list when I discovered El Paso was just as hot and dry as Tucson. So I headed out, in the cool air of the following morning, for Carlsbad, New Mexico where my plan was to go down 850 feet below ground into Carlsbad Caverns, which I did following a good night’s sleep. This was my first visit to Carlsbad Caverns, and I found them to be absolutely breathtaking. The cool air, a constant 56º, was refreshing; and the mile and a half, fenced trail leading up and around the most unbelievable formations, pools, dripping rocks and bottomless-seeming chasms left my jaw dropping.

to the Rio Grande, the border with Mexico and to Big Bend National Park. However, due to the incessant heavy rain, I canceled both my motel reservation and my drive down to Big Bend and headed, instead, northeast to Fort Stockton, Texas where I found a room for the night. The rain was a boon for the area, mired in two years of severe drought. Except that by then the ground was so cracked and dry it could not absorb the rainfall. Instead, the rain which was coming down so hard and so fast, and was predicted to continue falling across Central and West Texas for the next several days, simply poured onto roadways, into gullies and finally into sewers, doing little to help the local farmers and ranchers. After my night in Fort Stockton, my next night’s destination was Dallas. But first, driving eastward to get to Dallas, you have to drive through Fort Worth which is connected via a spider web of freeways that spread like spa-

Carlsbad Caverns While it had rained lightly the next day during my drive through the soaring, magnificent peaks of Guadalupe Mountains National Park south of Carlsbad – mountains in Texas? Yes! As I headed further into South Texas, the weather became much more stormy. The rain lashed constantly, violent thunderstorms crashed overhead. Outside Marfa, the rain let up just enough to let me park, get out and take a look at the Prada store, an art installation commissioned by wealthy local art lovers and ranchers. It is a self-contained, small square concrete building in the absolute middle of the desolate Texas desert with large front windows, behind which are shelves of Prada shoes and purses, all authentic. It is a Prada store that has a door, but that door is sealed shut and will never be opened. Quite a curiosity and has received much publicity, notably a major story in The New York Times. My planned overnight was at a motel in Alpine, Texas, as I hoped, the next day, to drive 200 miles further south

ghetti strands across the thirty miles that separate the two cities. To the first-time traveler driving through heavy, steady rain, the signs pointing every which way to I-30, I-20, I-45, I-35, I-820 and more, are a jumbled, challenging haze. Fortunately, it was a Sunday morning so traffic was relatively light. And remarkably, I made it to my hotel and also remarkably, the rain ceased at the same time. For the rest of my two-night Dallas stay, the weather was sunny and hot. After a quick oil change – by this time my car’s odometer had just nosed past the 10,000-mile mark – I hopped on an Orange Line car of the superbly efficient, sparkling new Dallas Area Metro Transit (DART) system. A twenty-minute walk from my hotel took me to a station and a quick ride to downtown, where a change to the Green Line took me to the Fair Park Station and the State Fair of Texas. The fair, on the site of the Texas Centennial Exposition of 1936, is, in a word, big. Many of the Art Deco buildings from the 1936 exposition remain, as do the fountains

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Kisatchie State Forest and pools built for the exposition, and all are in use for the fair, so a visit to the fair is, to anyone interested in architectural history, includes more than just animals, thrill rides and food. Although when it comes to animals, thrill rides and food, they are at the fair in spades. When I first passed through the gates, I saw a line of hundreds of people waiting for free samples of something so I investigated. The Frito-Lay people were providing sample bites of “The World’s Largest FritoLay Pie.” I took one look and kept on going. “Big Tex,” the six-story plaster cowboy who had stood as the welcoming symbol of the State Fair of Texas for 60 years, burned to the ground just days later due to an electrical fire. The fair promises to rebuild Big Tex and make him bigger and better than ever. Texans love their State Fair. So much so that it attracts over two million attendees each year. After a morning visit to the excellent Dallas Zoo – ingeniously designed to make up for the fact it sits astride both sides of a railroad track (a long and fun tunnel under the tracks takes you from one half of the zoo to the other) -- I headed for Alexandria, Louisiana, half way between Dallas and New Orleans. Along I-49 I saw signs for Kisatchie State Forest so pulled off to investigate. I was amazed to find myself in a heavily-forested area of long leaf pine trees and steep hiking trails. During the late 1900s the area was the largest supplier of turpentine to the country. The remnants of old turpentine-manufacturing equipment can be seen along some of the trails. Louisiana isn’t all alligators, swamps and the Mississippi River. Who knew? The next day I arrived at my hotel in Metairie, just minutes from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. My first Big Easy destination was the famed New Orleans Zoo, called the Audubon Zoo in honor of John James Audubon who started living in New Orleans in the early 1920s. The zoo is recognized as among the

best in the U.S. Beautifully designed and planned, it is a joy to visit. Luckily, while it sits on a dirt levee along a bend of the Mississippi, it was not heavily damaged during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 – even though driving through the neighborhood I did catch fleeting glimpses of the hurricane’s still-lingering destruction. Zoo employees told me that during the storm zoo employees took refuge in the reptile house and that the zoo did lose several animals. I spent the next morning strolling the city’s Riverwalk, built atop a levee that hugs the broad Mississippi, busy with passing oil tankers, sampling pralines, beignets and Po-Boys in the French Quarter, investigating Bourbon Street, loud, brassy and jazzy, even well before noon on a weekday, and peoplewatching in Jackson Square... That afternoon I drove a halfhour south of the city to Jean Laffite National Park where, while walking its two-mile boardwalk through a hot, steamy swamp, I encountered a friendly trio of Italian tourists who had just arrived in this country on vacation. With wide eyes, they asked if they really needed to heed the “Watch for snakes and alligator signs” posted along the way. I told them, “I always do!” The next morning I departed New Orleans, reluctantly, before dawn to get to my next overnight stop, Tallahassee – first stopping for a free glass of Florida Orange Juice at the Florida Welcome Center on I-75 just over the border from Alabama. After spending the next night in Orlando, it was up early for my final day’s drive of the road trip – to I-95 South and the familiar signs announcing the approaching exits for Deerfield Beach. After 55 days and nearly 12,000 miles, it was wonderful to once again lay eyes on the familiar Main Gate entrance of Century Village. While there’s nothing to compare with the freedom and adventure of travel, there’s also no place like home!

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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 954.786.2305 Support group for those with Parkinson’s Disease and/or their CAREGIVERS 2nd Tuesday of the month 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. support group and exercises in the Neuro Resource Center

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Still Bored? Text by SID BIRNS Photos by JACK FRANK

f you’re still bored, it’s time for you to get off your butt and start

SECTION B, 48 PAGES doing something – dance, sing, play ping pong – just do something! After seeing all of the outdoor activities, we now take you indoors. This Village has so much to offer in the way of either entertainment or physical activity. All you have to do is look in the Reporter every month; it lists all of the available activities. And if you don’t feel like reading, well, look at the pictures accompanying this article. You don’t have time to be bored! There is so much to do that you could be busy almost seven days a week or at least five and then rest on the weekends but even then, you

could go to the pool, swim, get some rays or read; it’s all here. Well my friends, keeping the mind and the

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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 06 body active makes for a longer and happier life. So the ball is in your court; it’s up to you as to what you do with it, either return it over the net or keep on truckin’ Ambrose.

The fine hand of David Kucer of Grantham B is shown as he sculpts a piece of art. Lapidary requires a fine touch at the grinder.

It’s low impact exercise for these Villagers. Even a beginner has the opportunity to become expert in the Stained Glass Class. Harry Liner, left, instructs Jerry Goldberg in the technique of cutting a pattern. The Library at the Clubhouse has enough different books to satisfy just about all tastes.

Lise Clement of Durham X lines up the cue ball before she makes her shot.

The Theatre in the Clubhouse holds about 1,500 theatre goers. The variety of entertainment that is available is enough to satisfy everyone.

Morrie Goldsmith of Berkshire B is deep into doing 3-D art.

The lobby of the Theatre is the place where friends meet before the show starts. It’s a good way to catch up on the latest happenings.

Okay, all you bridge players, there are enough rooms available for bridge players as you can see here; the tables are full.

The Art Class always draws budding artists. It’s amazing how much talent there is here in the Village.

And for the hardier exercisers, there are the bicycles and other high-impact exercise machines.

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Celebrations

A Star in Our Midst Text and Photo by CHARLES K. PARNESS

e recently learned that we had a celebrity in our midst. Resident Lucille Graveline won the coveted Canadian National Senior Star Finals in Niagara Falls, Ontario. She was crowned the 2012 Senior Star winner after singing a magnificent rendition of Puccini’s

O Mio Babbino Cano. Lucille, a resident of Granby, Quebec and Ventnor O, recently resumed her passion for the stage after 40 years. She is also the proud mother of three children who were members of the Canadian Sail Boarding Team. Her daughter was World Champion in

Guadeloupe; a son competed in the Los Angeles Olympics and her other son won a Silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Bombay, India. We had the pleasure of listening to her beautiful singing voice at the Ventnor O luncheon. Lucille is a member of the Franco-Alliance Choir and will be performing with them at The Joyeux Migrateurs at the Clubhouse on March 7.

L – R Stella Reda and Lucille Graveline

CVE Nature Club Views the Industrial and Natural World Text by DORIS WACHSLER; Photos by CAROL CARR

alancing its itinerary of outings to give members a wide range of experiences, in January the CVE Nature Club took a bus tour of the Monarch Hill Renewable Energy Park and a walking tour of the Palm Beach Zoo. Monarch Hill and other local waste and recycling facilities have been in the news lately as they vie for market share for their business interests. Was a trip to their plant appropriate for our Nature Club? Overwhelmingly, the membership voted to go. Af-

ter all, this hill dominates the landscape near Powerline and Sample Roads and its work affects our environment. Why not take a first-hand look and hear from its Director of Operations, Jeff Roccapriore, who accompanied us on the bus? A very interested busload of CVE residents enjoyed the ride up the 225 ft. high hilltop and sat there surveying the scene while listening to the benefits and costs to our community; on the one hand, electric and methane production and on the other,

Members gathered around sacrificial offering altar

Dedication at Bocce Court Text by TONI PONTO Photos by LORI BENOIT

n Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2013, members of the ItalianAmerican Club along with representatives of Recreation and Bay Management held a dedication ceremony for Luciana Porto with a plaque and picture. Members of her family were also present. Luciana, who was killed last year in the parking lot

of St. Ambrose Church, was very active in the Bocce Club and the Italian-American Club of CVE. Pictured right: Members of the Italian-American Club along with representatives of Recreation and Bay Management with picture and Plaque of Luciana Porto in center.

Nature Club group photo. some environmental degradation and odor control problems. Given the altitude and clear weather conditions, we had quite a view! After a tour of the facility, everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch at Palm Aire CC. A week later, our Club was off to the Palm Beach Zoo. Two docents took the leisurely walk with our large group, alternately providing information about the lifestyles and ages of the animals we saw and answering the many questions we had. The docents and Zoo volunteers gave us an in-depth experience of the Tropics

of the Americas section of the Zoo. In this three-acre re-creation of the South and Central American rainforest, there were many interesting animals to see up close. A particularly endearing sight was a female anteater carrying her offspring “piggy back”. The docent explained that the mother carries her young this way for about nine months to a year. Guess she has to have a strong back since the baby isn’t very little! While everyone was enjoying our time in the Mayan section of the Zoo, a docent chose to take time out for a photo op. Once again the trip in-

cluded time out for lunch. The Zoo had reserved a spacious area in its Tropics Café for us to rest our feet while we took in the scenery and some tasty bites. Refreshed and still hungry to explore, we went off in twos and threes to take a last look at a black bear, albino alligator, howling monkeys, capybara or a sleek leopard. Happily weary, we re-boarded our bus for home. For ongoing, updated information about the CVE Nature Club, pick up a copy of the CVE Nature Voice in the Staff Office; it is published at the beginning of each month from December to March.

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Celebrations

Fun Time aT GulFsTream racinG and casino Park Text by MARGARET SCHWEIZER; Photos by CARLO SCHWEIZER

hen we arrived to meet the bus taking us to the Gulfstream Race Track on January 24, 2013, we realized one had to be an early bird to get a seat. Fifteen minutes before depar-

ture, and we just got the last two seats! Everyone else was already seated and eager to start the trip. It was exciting to pick the probable favorites and follow the races. A wonderful buffet

And we’re off!

was presented, and we all ate well. The weather was picture perfect, and the colorful silks that the jockeys wore had some of us picking the jockey’s colors instead of the horse’s ability. There was one horse in particular, Redfoxey Dorothy, that paid out $45 on a two dollar bet, and people chose that horse just because of its name. It didn’t matter how you picked a winner, it was fun as long as you won. A surprise for many of us was visiting the paddocks, as well as the Winner’s Circle, so we became part of the excitement and saw the winning jockey and horse up front and personal. We are looking forward

(l-r) Rita Pickar, Claire Eskund, Rosalind Levine, Maureen Daugherty, Karl Santos to visiting Gulfstream Park again next year; thanks and most of all, our compliments

to the dedicated people who organized the day and made the trip a success.

Ventnor O Has a Luncheon Event Text and Photo by DORIS WASCHLER

t Ventnor O’s Annual Meet Your Neighbor Luncheon on February 10 at the Clubhouse, friends and neighbors, new and old, enjoyed each other’s company as they broke bread together. Each person made his/her own choice of sandwich and sides from a buffet that had been placed in the center, with seating all around. It was a comfortable homey

use of the Party Room, and everyone felt relaxed. “This is so much nicer than ordering food at a restaurant,” someone remarked. After the main course, there were fresh mixed fruits, cookies and cheesecake to go with the hot beverages. In between courses, President Sandy Parness welcomed everyone, thanked the organizers and spoke

briefly about building affairs. Charlie Parness introduced Lucile Graveline who serenaded the group and led a sing-a-long. Doris Wachsler read a poem she had written for the occasion. Many people visited each other at various tables and lingered to chat after the meal. No one seemed in a hurry to leave; that seemed an indication of the luncheon’s success.

Lyndhurst K Annual Luncheon Text by MURIEL BEIL; Photo by LORI BENOIT

yndhurst K had its Annual Luncheon at Fleming’s Bistro in Boca Raton on February 8. Sixtythree people attended and had a great time; the food was delicious and the company delightful. It was nice getting together with old

friends as well as new ones. We have quite a number of new owners in our building since last year, and we welcome them with open arms. They are: Phil Noris, Bill Cordes, Andre Laclair, Jim Farias, Sal and Carmela Lombardo, Norma and Rob-

L-R men Pete Penny, Bob Turk (P), Barry Rubinson, Nat Chayette, L-R women Natalie Tatz (VP), Muriel Beil (T), Lori Benoit (S), Mary Mahoney

ert Sarama, Ivan and Eleanor Bereznik, and Manny and Carole Horvitz. May you live here in Lyndhurst K in good health for many years to come! Our president, Bob Turk, introduced our new Board and mentioned that people who have not yet served on the Board consider doing so. Our present Board consists of: Bob Turk, President; Natalie Tatz, Vice President; Muriel Beil, Treasurer; Lori Benoit, Secretary and Board members Mary Mahoney, Peter Penny and Barry Rubinson. While waiting for our main course, we played a quiz game; and the table that had the most correct answers won a bottle of wine to enjoy with their meal. All in all, it was a very pleasant afternoon; our thanks to Natalie Tatz, our Chairlady for a job well done!

Ventnor O residents enjoying their meal. L-R Miriam Denbo, Shirley Goldstein, Trudy Gerson, Barbara Gerson

United Order of True Sisters Annual Luncheon By MARILYN ASNER, President, Chapter 65

he United Order of True Sisters held their Annual Area Luncheon meeting at the Asian Grill on Feb 7. In attendance were National notables Betty Peyser, Marion Polansky, Barbara Seltzer, Roz Pozner Anna Bender and Sandy Carr. Presidents of the various

chapters, as well as members and friends, enjoyed the festivities. Ideas and suggestions were mentioned as well as a question and answer period. Betty Swinkin, Chairperson from Chapter 65, hosted the luncheon.

“What people do for themselves dies with them. What people do for the community lives forever.”

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Celebrations

Italian-American Club Winterfest and Installation of Officers Text by TONI PONTO Photos by LORI BENOIT

n Thursday, January 24, 2013, the Italian-

American Club of CVE held its annual Installation of Of-

ficers and Winterfest at the Royal Fiesta Catering Hall. Guests included Mayor Peggy Noland, who admin-

L-R President Joe D’Ambrosio, Mayor Peggy Noland, Acting Chief Rob Schnakenberg.

istered the oath of office to the board, Deerfield Beach’s Acting Chief Rob Schnakenberg and Council of Area

Chairs, Chair, Don Kaplan. There was music and dancing and everyone had a great time.

Members of the board being sworn in by Mayor Peggy Noland. L-R Mike Mello, Lucille Carlucci, Toni Ponto, Joe D’Ambrosio, Peggy Noland, Lori Benoit, Vince Tomassetti, Lena Radicella, Rose Marie Rementeria.

Canadian Snowbirds of Deerfield Beach By SID BIRNS

he Senior Men’s Club of Cote St. Luc, Quebec, who winter here in Century Village East, Deerfield Beach, held its annual mid-winter luncheon at the Asian Buffet. Well over 200 club members, with their spouses, attended the luncheon to hear Anthony Housefather speak. Mr. Housefather is the Mayor of the Montreal suburb of some 37,000 citizens,

many of whom were in the audience and as snowbirds, help contribute to the economy of Deerfield Beach. Roz Axelrad who was in the audience said, “The Men’s Club helps to make for good relationships here in Century Village.” Pictured right: (l-r) Syd Kronish, Chairman of the Luncheon Committee; Mayor Anthony Housefather; Sid Margles, President of the Cote St. Luc Senior Men’s Club.

CVE Symphony Guild Trip Text by Betty Schwartz, Photo by Sy Gold

n February 5, the CVE Symphony Guild sponsored a Day With a Difference. The day started with a trip to Costume World which is an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes ever brought to the Broadway stage by the most honored and respected designers in the history of the American theatre. We then had

lunch in a replica of Tavern on the Green restaurant. The dishes were of the finest china and the beautiful chandelier was one of several from the original New York City restaurant. After the delightful visit to Costume World, we proceeded to FAU for a lecture given at the Jaffe Center pertaining to Books as Aesthetic Objects. This

collection consists primarily of visual books gathered more for their artistic expression than for their informational content. We were so fortunate to meet with Mr. Arthur Jaffe, who gave us his personal input on many of the books under discussion. This was truly a Day with a Difference! Pictured below: Happy Group Enjoying Day With a Difference.

Let It Snow Text and Photo by SID BIRNS

t’s only two feet of snow, and you can’t get out the front or the back door because the snow is windblown to the top of the door; and you’re snowbound for a couple of days. The streets haven’t been cleared and you’re starting to get cabin fever. So who cares, you’re here in sunny Florida where the balmy breezes blow and like a true Canadian, you can handle it. Ode to Canadian Winter It’s winter in Canada And the gentle breezes blow Seventy miles an hour At thirty-five below, Oh how I love Canada When the snow’s up to your butt You take a breath of winter And your nose gets frozen shut. Yes, the weather here is wonderful So I guess I’ll hang around I could never leave Canada Cuz’ I’m frozen to the ground. ~ Unknown author

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Community Message Board Deerfield Beach Green Market kicks off at the Cove Shopping Center. This increasingly popular market features a variety of artisan foods, clothing, soaps & oils and other unique finds while promoting the beauty of its recently renovated surroundings and the merchants that inhabit it. The market will be held every Sunday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 1–3 p.m. CONDOMINIUM DOLLARS AND SENSE For all the treasurers and wannabe treasurers out there, this course is for you! This is a great primer for all Association Board Members on the basic financial aspects of condominium finances. Topics include proper budget preparation, reserves, financial reporting requirements, competitive bidding requirements and more.

Karaoke

Good Voice – Bad Voice! It Doesn’t Matter! Come Sing, Come Listen, Come Have Fun! On the 2nd and 4th Sunday Each Month At the Clubhouse Outdoor Pool

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10 Top Supplement Tips By ELLEN KAMHI PHD, RN/ The Natural Nurse®

f you are taking a variety of nutritional dietary supplements, you may think that all supplements are 100 % safe and the more the merrier. Actually, there are many issues that you should be aware of when choosing dietary supplements. The best way to proceed is to seek supervision from a health care practitioner who is knowledgeable in natural remedies. They can offer you a blood test that analyses your individual levels of important nutrients; then you can make a science-based decision about what you might actually be missing from your diet. You can then increase consumption of foods which contain the nutrients you need more and then consider

using additional supplements appropriately. Life Extension Institute offers nutritional evaluation testing without a prescription from a health practitioner. Here are 10 Top Supplement Tips: Supplement drug interactions: If you are taking any prescription drugs, it’s important to check with your physician before taking any supplements. For example, if you are taking Coumadin or any other blood thinner and you also take an herb such as ginger or ginkgo biloba, your blood may get too thin. Too much calcium: Many people misinterpret the recommendation to take calcium. For example, if your

doctor says you should get 1500 milligrams of calcium a day; that means that is the total amount you should take including foods, not the amount you need to take in a supplement. Loaded with unhealthy fillers: Many commercial brands of supplements actually contain fillers that are suspected of having harmful health effects. Read your ingredient label, especially other ingredients. If you see words such as Butylated Hydroxytoluene, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Polysorbate 80 or Sodium Benzoate, leave it on the shelf and choose another brand. You may need to visit your health food store to find

supplements that do not contain these fillers. Don’t take supplements seven days a week: Natural health practitioners traditionally recommend that you get most of your essential nutrients from whole foods rather than supplements. Allow your body a one-day-aweek rest from supplements. Unrealistic expectations: Many people run to purchase the supplement of the day that is mentioned by TV gurus. This often leads to unrealistic expectations. Supplements are meant to be part of an overall program of healthy eating, exercise and stress reduction that can help with overall wellness over time. After the TV guru’s endorsement, people expect to get

Century Village East Athletic Schedule January 7th thru April 1st2013

Monday 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM 10:35 AM

10:45 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 2:00 PM 3:15 PM

Tuesday

Low Impact Aerobics Low Impact Aerobics (Cristina) (Debbie) Body Toning &Weights (Gale)

Health Club All Levels Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Low Impact Aerobics (Blanca) Body Toning &Weights (Debbie)

Low Impact Aerobics (Cleide) Body Toning &Weights (Cleide)

Easy Stretch (Cleide) Low Impact Aerobics (Nancy)

Pilates (Cleide)

Relax with Yoga (Janet ) Easy Stretch (Gale) Low Impact Aerobics (Elen)

Line Dance (Mitzy) Senior Fitness &Weights (Gale)

4:30 PM 5:30 PM

Zumba (Marina)

Relax with Yoga (Janet ) Easy Stretch (Debbie)

Low Impact Aerobics (Debbie)

Zumba (Fabio)

Balance (Gale) Awareness Through Movements (Iris ) Yoga Stretch (Dotty)

Low Impact Aerobics (Cleide)

Low Impact Aerobics (Debbie)

Zumba (Fabio) Line Dance (Mitzy) Senior Fitness &Weights (Debbie) Chair Stretch (Gale) Tai-Chi (Terry) Balance (Gale)

Chair Yoga (Janet ) Beginners Belly Dance (Mary Ann) Intermediate Belly Dance (Mary Ann)

Low Impact Aerobics (Cleide)

Yoga Stretch (Dotty) Zumba (Fabio) Senior Fitness &Weights Zumba (Marina) (Cleide) Awareness Through Movements (Iris )

Chair Yoga (Janet ) Beginner Belly Dance (Marion) Yoga Stretch (Dotty)

Party Room All Levels 8:00 AM 9:00 AM

Intermediate Aerobics (Blanca) Body Toning &Weights (Blanca)

Zumba (Andrea) Pilates (Nancy)

Intervals Aerobics (Cleide) Ball Sculpt (Cleide)

Zumba (Andrea) Pilates(Gale)

Intervals Aerobics (Debbie) Body Toning &Weights (Debbie)

Aquatic Schedule All Levels 9:15 AM Outdoor 10:15AMOutdoor 11:00AM Outdoor 10:00-12:00 PM Indoor 12:00 PM Indoor

Aquacise (Sandy) Aquacise (Viktoriya) Aqua Zumba (Hugo) Swimming Lessons (Norwo) Arthritic Aquacise (Viktoriya)

Aquacise (Gale) Aquacise (Viktoriya) Aqua Zumba (Hugo)

Aquacise (Blanca) Aquacise (Blanca)

Arthritic Aquacise (Debbie)

Arthritic Aquacise (Viktoriya)

Aquacise (Sandy) Aquacise (Cristina) Aqua Zumba (Hugo) Swimming Lessons (Norwo) Arthritic Aquacise (Cleide)

Aquacise (Viktoriya) Aquacise (Viktoriya)

Arthritic Aquacise (Viktoriya)

Aquacise (Blanca) Aquacise (Blanca)

immediate overnight results simply from taking a pill and will most likely be disappointed with the results. Purchasing overpriced products through Multi-Level Marketing Companies: Products marketed through multi-level marketing schemes are always overpriced. You can regularly find similar products at half the cost (or less) at your local health food store. Look at the ingredients in the supplement fact box on the MultiLevel product and match it up to a similar formula. Inferior form of specific nutrients: Become an educated health consumer and research the best form of each nutrient. For example, vitamin E comes in many forms: dl tocopherol is a chemical while mixed tocopherols are naturally occurring, as would be found in food. Too much of a good thing – mega dosing on supplements: When it comes to supplements, just because a small amount may be good for you, taking more is not always better and can be dangerous. Examples include Vitamin A in high amounts can cause birth defects if used during pregnancy, and Vitamin B 6, if taken in doses higher than 250 mg per day, can cause neurological problems. Relying on supplements instead of healthy food: The word supplement means that these substances can help to fill in if sufficient nutrition is not provided by the diet; however, pills cannot replace healthy food. Taking supplements to lose weight: Although certain substances such as green tea and Glucomannon can help the body metabolize fat, there is still only one way to lose weight – take in less calories than you burn; that means healthy eating and exercise! Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, Facebook The Natural Nurse®, www.naturalnurse. com, co-author of The Natural Medicine Chest, medical school instructor, radio host, provides medical consults in private practice and answers questions at www. naturesanswer.com .

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Helpful Health Hints By Dr. Norma Locker

Few Helpful Tips. If you take fish oil supplements include a Vitamin E capsule, (mixed tocopherols preferred.) Fish oil depletes the E supply in the body. Do not take a calcium supplement with a multivitamin/mineral supplement because the iron in the multi can neutralize the calcium. If you do take calcium supplements take magnesium and Vitamin D3 along with them.

For 1,000 mg. of calcium the proper ratio is 500 mg. of magnesium. Taking calcium without magnesium can lead to calcification of various organs and soft tissues. Magnesium can help reduce heart arrhythmia; (atrial fibrillation.) If you crave chocolate you may be magnesium deficient. A blood test can confirm that. (Chocolate is high in magnesium.) (Consult your health care practitioner before adding any supplement to your

dietary regimen especially if you take pharmaceuticals of any kind. Hopefull your doctor can advise the dosages on some of the supplements. If your doctor suggests that a balanced diet can preclude you from needing dietary supplementation, find another doctor who is more nutritionally educated because medication depletes certain nutrients and very few people eat a balanced diet. Also, as we age our bodies don’t absorb the nutrients from food as well as when we were

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younger. Stress is another factor which should be considered. If your doctor can’t help you, consult your pharmacist regarding effects of combining drugs with vitamins & certain herbs.)

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I recommend daily meditation. Enroll in my class, Body/ Mind and Spirit and learn how to meditate, change your attitudes and live holistically for better health.

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE CLASS DESCRIPTION Low Impact Aerobics Low impact aerobics is a low intensity workout designed to help you condition the cardio respiratory system by using a diversity of exercises. The class starts with 30 minutes of Aerobic workout followed by 15 minutes of weights and 10 minutes of abdominal work and stretching. Low Intermediate Aerobics: Intermediate to Advanced This has been created for those requiring more intensity and more challenge. Body Toning & Weights: All Levels This is a total body toning which helps those with problems of osteoporosis and muscle density loss. (You must bring your own weights and rubber tubing.) Tai Chi: All Levels A series of slow, graceful low impact movements developed thousands of years ago in China. It helps with balance and posture.

Chair Stretch: All Levels This is a gentle approach to Yoga focusing on exercising both the body and the mind, through stretching, breathing and relaxation. All are done standing and sitting. Arthritic Aquacise: Beginner This is an easy to follow class, focusing on building flexibility, balance and strength to increase joint mobility and range of motion.

Beginner Belly Dance Tone your body while learning traditional belly dance moves that target and isolate areas of the body that rarely get attention. No experience required-just a willingness to shake what you got! Bring scarf or coin belt to wrap around your hips.

Intermediate Belly Dance This class is for those who want to learn different routines and have previous Belly Dance Training. Easy Stretch This is a beginners approach to yoga with low intensity forms of stretching, combining mind and body to relieve stress and rejuvenate your spirit. It is a blend of traditional posture or forms and techniques to increase body awareness, flexibility, balance and strength. Yoga Stretch This class is designed for those at the intermediate level to engage in the endless benefits of the yoga practice by enhancing your mind/body, increasing strength and flexibility. Relax with Yoga: All Levels Yoga is a practical self discipline to gain mastery over body and mind, to increase strength, flexibility, balance, stamina and endurance in a positive mental atmosphere. There is special emphasis on proper breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques.

Swimming This class is provided for those who don’t know how to swim. We show basic techniques and the ability to enjoy the outdoors in South Florida in a better way. We offer beginner and advanced classes.

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Aquacise: All Levels Get in the pool and enjoy an invigorating class that gives you cardio respiratory conditioning. It also helps you with any arthritis symptoms by reducing the stress of joints. (You must have a noodle.)

Ball Sculpt: Intermediate and Advanced Enjoy a class built to improve core muscle stability, balance and strength. This class incorporates a combination of different techniques, like Pilate’s strength training and abdominals, to give you a full body workout. Pilates: Beginner and Intermediate Pilates is a way of connecting the whole body and mind through proper breathing and slow, controlled movements to help you develop core abdominal strength and a leaner body by lengthening and stretching the muscles without building bulk.

Zumba: All Levels This is a mix of Latin dance and fitness moves worked into a high energy aerobic workout geared to make you burn calories while dancing your heart out. So come Salsa, Cha-Cha and Meringue your way into fitness.

Hawaiian Hula The hula is a Polynesian dance characterized by undulating hips with coordinating movements of the arms and hands and hips.

Interval Training This is a combination of strength and endurance Awareness Through Movements This class is for every one of all abilities and ages from individuals searching for relief from pain, to those seeking continued wellbeing, to those seeking performance excellence.

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Line/Tap Dance An entertaining and fun class! With choreographic routines, that combine line dance patterns with other rhythms. Balance: All Levels Activities useful to improve stability and strength of the muscles needed to obtain better balance.

Chair Yoga Same great results as Relax with Yoga For People Who: Have limited mobility Have difficulty doing Floor Exercise Have arthritis or other physical limitations Are recovering from surgery *** Doctor Approval recommended***

Senior Fitness & Weights This is a program to increase strength flexibility and energy through weight lifting and cardiovascular exercises. (You must bring your own weights and rubber tubing.)

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No registration necessary: You must consult your doctor before involving yourself in any exercise program. Aquacise classes will be at the Indoor Pool when air temperature is 60 degrees or below. Athletic Classes are restricted to *CVE residents and renters only. Proper Foot ware is required. You must have your resident ID card. Party room classes are more intense. Equipment Orientation is made by appointment only. (No phone appointments.) This schedule is subject to change.

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CLUB CONTACTS – 2013 A.M.I.T. Mon** Amateur Radio Club Wed** Art Club Fri Astronomy Club Tue B’nai Brith Sched** Bereavement Group Wed Bible Study Group Thu Billiard Club Daily Bingo Tue Bocce Ball Club Sched** Bowling League Thu** Brooklyn Club Thu C.U.N.Y. Tue Camera Club Tue Canadian Club Thu Canadian NLJW Wed** Card Players’ Clearinghouse Catholic Club Thu Century Poetry Club Fri Chess Club Thu** Computer Club Fri** Condo Docs (SOCO) Tue Crafting Exchange Thu Drfld Progressive Forum Sat** Democrat Club Mon** Drum Circle Club Fri Duplicate Bridge Mon,Tue,Sat Fishing Club Tue** French Alliance Sched Guy Talk Wed** Harmonica Club Wed** Hispanic Club Sun** Ital/Amer Club Mon Jacque’s Band Thu Jet Setters Mon Knitting Club Mon Kosher Singles Club Tue Lapidary Group Thu, Fri Line/Folk Dance Club Tue Low Vision Group Tue Marie’s Cabaret Mon Natnl Jewish Women Wed Nature Club Wed Newbies Tue (Dec.-Apr.) Pickleball Club ** Ping Pong Club 7 Days Polymer Jewelry Club Wed Practice Spanish Club Mon Republican Club ** Senior Softball Club M-F** Senior Support Group Thu Sewing Group Wed Shuffleboard Club M-W-T** 65 Social Club Sun Snowbirds Club ** Social Singles Mon Stained Glass Club Wed, Sun Stamp & Coin Club Call** Wed String Group Stock Market Club Mon Symphony Guild Sched Talking Book Club Tue Tennis Club Sched** 3D Art Club Thu U.O.T.S.(True Sisters) Tue Village Vagabonds Thu Volleyball Club M-W-F** Women’s Volleyball Tue & Thu Workers United ** Yiddish Club Tue ** Not in Clubhouse

Norma Cohen Paul Reindorf Barb NathanMarcus Jerry Saxon Dave Polak L. Durant, LCSW Cora Woodman Martin Feldman Judy Nazaroff Vincent Porto Nelson Morciglio Norm Mitchell Norma Searle Patty Bender Louis Small Rhona Backler Jean Crown James O’Neill Howard Elowis Bruce Farr Jules Kesselman Jeff Chester Sara Goldstein Phyllis Mansfield Bernie Parness Scott Senate Carolyn Whiteman Mel Nass Jean Leduc Stan Weinstein Ruth Cousins Jane Abreu Joe D’Ambrosio Jacques Belair Sandi Lehman Florence Jacobson Pearl Kasowitz Walter Reich Jerry Newman Fran Massel Marie Hertzler Sylvia Katcher Janet Rothkopf Rebecca Karan Bryan Olgin Rudy Mozny Margaret Benzacar Mary Feldman Gloria Wolff Paul Surrette Brenda LeVine Rita Wyrgatsch Shelia Guenard Bernice Schmier Marsha Inzelbuch Felicia Prince Harry Liner Rafael Vance Blanche Wienberg Janine Marks Bea Guccione Marilyn Ball

954-675-2380 954-481-2721 954-596-8812 954-428-9381 954-420-0096 954-777-5300 x3401 954-421-2789 954-419-9477 954-421-2580 954-574-9770 561-865-3864 216-389-9222 954-480-8938 908-477-7811 954-531-1022 954-574-0744 954-421-8121 954-571-7931 954-571-7148 760-490-2686 954-570-9470 954-429-9285 954-421-1448 814-571-2920 954-415-5658 954-698-0999 954-501-2082 954-684-6881 954-420-9649 954-422-5403 954-426-2028 954-421-5584 954-421-3341 954-312-9723 954-725-5895 954-698-9421 954-480-8958 954-421-6875 954-698-9240 954-426-1077 954-725-1365 954-421-8870 954-428-3025 954-426-0469 818-371-7673 954-421-4299 954-794-8940 954-419-9477 561-368-5720 954-734-0880 561-487-3879 954-571-1645 954-482-9822 954-570-3316 954-570-6791 954-421-9817 954-426-4853 954-421-8579 954-426-4513 954-482-0584 954-426-3540 954-360-9074

Penni Mallen Marilyn Asner Ted Schneider Joe Graf Karen Farr Bob Bender Sheila Sinenberg

954-428-6159 954-427-0461 954-428-0578 516-435-6872 954-654-4767 954-531-1928 954-427-9090

Active CVE Republican Club New and regular members, call Gloria Wolff at 561-368-5720. For action plans for 2012 campaign, also call Gloria Wolff at 561-368-5720. AMIT (Americans for Israel and Torah) meets the second Monday of every month at 12:30 p.m. Board meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. September to May. For information, call Norma at 954-428-2386 or 954-571-8673. AMIT Children, Golda Meir Chapter of Deerfield Beach For information, call Ruth Berkovils at 954-428-5788. Art Club of CVE meetings are held on the second Friday of each month (November through April) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Clubhouse Room GP-A. Membership is $15. Come see our interesting programs; join our trips & exhibitions; look up our website at http://artclubofcve. site.voila.fr/. Artists and non-artists are welcome. For information, call Barbara Nathan Marcus, President (November through April), at 954596-8812. Astronomy Club begins its meetings in November and meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., in General Purpose Room E. For information, call Jerry at 954-428-9381 or Norma at 954-480-8938. B’nai B’rith Unit #2995 for Men and Women All meetings will be held in the Activity Center and includes board and membership. For further information, contact Dave Polak at 954-420-0096. Bible Study Group meets every Thursday in the Clubhouse from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in General Purpose Room E. Study the old and new testaments. All are welcome. For further information, call Cora Woodman, 954-421-2789 or Marion Rosenthal, 561-865-1128. Billiards Ladies and Gentlemen, your tables are waiting. Come in and enjoy the great game of pool. If you are a beginner and require instructions, Martin Feldman will be glad to help. Contact him at 954419-9477. Bowling Club of CVE meets every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Strikes of Boca (formerly Boca

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Bowl), Town Center Rd. and Military Trail. All are welcome. Come join us and have fun. For information, call Nelson at 561865-3864. Broward Council of Na’Amat USA (formerly Pioneer Women) meets the fourth Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Na’Amat Council Office, 1721 N. State Road 7, Suite H in Margate. For information, call 954327-0770. Canadian Club of CVE This club was founded in 1976 as a social club for snowbirds. Many interesting activities, e.g. excursions, theatre outings, entertainment and lectures are planned for the members. Longlasting friendships are a side benefit. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month in the Party Room of the Clubhouse. For additional information, check the website at www. canadianclubcve.com, Channel 99 or telephone Ala Gamulka at 954482-0640.

Choraleers CVE, President Dr. Robert Griffin and The CVE Choraleers are looking forward to welcoming our Canadian members, our year-round residents, and all CVE vocalists interested in joining The CVE Choraleers. Do you enjoy singing? Then come for an audition. Become a member of our Chorus. You can only pick up your music after you officially join us, by paying a one-time fee of $10. Music Director Bill Weinhaus has prepared a delightful arrangement of songs for our upcoming spring concert, March 14, 2013 at 7 p.m. For additional information contact Esther Abramowitz 954-421-8815 or Shirley Green 954-426-2107. City University of New York (CUNY) Alumni Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse in General Purpose Room A, November to April. All CUNY graduates and their spouses are welcome. We have interesting programs and field trips. For information, call Norma at 954-480-8938.

The Catholic Social Club will be active again this year. The meeting will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. in Room GPA at the Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome. For more information you can contact Jim O’Neil at 954571-7931 or Bob Mulligan at 954428-8343.

Clubhouse Bingo meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Party Room. It is new and exciting and lots of fun. Only dabbers are used; no more chips. A six pack sells for $3, the Early Bird and Bingo Special for $1. The Early Bird and Bingo Players Special each pay $75. Bingo will be played all year. Century Camera Club meets For more information, call Judy at Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in Room GP-F 954-421-2580. in the Clubhouse.. For information, call Patty Bender at 908-477-7811. Cornerstone Community Baptist Church, Pastor Bret M. Century Plaza Library Century Lovitz, Worship Services 11 a.m. Village residents average about and 6 p.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., 15,000 visits there each month. For Wednesday Service 7 p.m., CCBC more information, contact Marian Youth Group 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. For Rosenzweig, 954-428-9197. information, call 954-421-2530. Chabad of Deerfield Beach Shabbat services are held on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 201 South Military Trail (back gate access from Century Village). Torah study is on Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For information about additional events and classes, please call the Shul at 954-422-1835 or email to ChabadDeerfield@aol.com or check our website at www. ChabadDeerfield.com.

Coping with Life Changes is a Bereavement and Peer Support Group who meet and gain support and understanding from others who have experienced loss of a loved one. Learn tools to cope with the grief experience, healing and live life again. The group meets every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon in GP-G. For information call Laura Durant, LCSW, 954-777-5300, ext. 3041.

Craft Exchange will meet every Thursday at 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Chess Club meets on Thursday Clubhouse GPC room. Call Sarah at 3:30 p.m. in Room GP-C in the Goldstein at 973-748-0992. Clubhouse. How long has it been since you have played chess? Its CVE Duplicate Bridge Club new, a chess club here at CVE for those who enjoy the strategy of games are Monday, Tuesday and chess. We’re hoping for attendees Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the at all levels. Come find a friend and Clubhouse Card Room B. For play chess. For more information information, call Bernice Ruga at call Bruce Farr 760-490-2686. 954-698-9741.

CVE Fishing Club Salt and fresh water fishing. For more information, call Lucky Mel at 954684-6881.

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Room B. First time guests admitted free. $1 per class. The building has WiFi, so bring your smart phone, laptop or tablet to follow along. For more information contact Barry at CVE Mandolin Orchestra now 954-725-9331 or Julies at 954-570meets every Monday afternoon 9470 or go to the club website at from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the www.db-cc.org. Clubhouse General Purpose Room, November thru March. Musicians Deerfield Beach Democratic who can play cello, viola or clarinet Club will now meet the second are invited. For further information, Monday of every month at 12 call Vincent Zappi at 954-428-1794. noon at Le Club. A light lunch will be served to all members who CVE Sewing Club meets have paid their dues. Come and every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to meet our interesting speakers. For 3 p.m. in the Sewing Room. For information, call Bernie Parness, further information, call Rita at President, at 954-415-5658. 954-571-1645. Deerfield Progressive Forum CVE Shuffleboard Club meets meets Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. in Le Club for lecture/discussion to 12 p.m. at the Clubhouse in Room sessions on political, economic and A, located on the second floor. social issues. For information, call Membership of $10 entitles you to 954-428-1598. free coffee and donuts, free lessons, use of club equipment, open play Disabled American Veterans all season and social events. Call Chapter 133 of Deerfield Beach Secretary Shelia Guernard at 954- has trained Service Officers to 428-9822 or email Larry Norris at assist you in obtaining benefits that hlnorris@comcast.net. you are entitled to. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO VETERANS FOR CVE Symphony Orchestra THIS HELP! Just call 954-421Our 65-member orchestra practices 6097 to set up an appointment. on Sunday mornings during the season. We perform one concert, District Council 37 Retirees each month, from January through Next meeting will be held at Temple March, including professional Anshei Shalom, 7099 Atlantic soloists. We are looking to add more Ave., Delray Beach, 33436. For violinists. If you are an experienced information, call Chairman Vincent string player and would like to join Socci at 561-451-3643. us, please call Mary Ellen at 561395-5645. Drum Circle will be in the GPG room every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 CVE Symphony Orchestra p.m. For information, contact Scott Guild supports our Symphony Senate at 954-698-0999. Orchestra. We are urging you to participate in our fundraising Emunah of America meets third efforts. Meet the Board of the CVE Wednesday of every month at 12 Symphony Orchestra Guild at their noon in the Young Israel Synagogue meeting open to the public. You in Century Plaza. Light lunch will be rewarded with a wonderful and interesting program. All are musical program. Details of these cordially welcome. For information fundraisers can be found in the flyer about this chapter, call Ina Ciocca, at the Staff Office, in the Guild’s 954-360-0740; Selma, 954-427column in this Reporter or on 8674 or Pearl, 954-426-0189. Channel 99. Become a member of the Guild. Support your orchestra! Friends of Deerfield Beach For further information, contact Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro President Bea Guccione at 954- Blvd. Free tour of the Arboretum 426-3540. For membership in the every Friday at 10 a.m., and the Guild, contact Kitty Cole at 954- first Saturday of each month at 10 360-7956. a.m. Seminars held at 7 p.m. in Recreation Room of Constitution Dance with Us for Folk and Park. All seminars followed Line Dancing meets on Tuesdays with an auction featuring plants, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Health herbs and trees from our nursery. Club. No charge. For information, Refreshments served. All are call Gloria 954-480-6474 or Jerry invited. Volunteers needed to help 954-698-9240. spread mulch, weed and participate in planting activities. For further Deerfield Beach Computer information, call 954-480-4494. Club The popular Deerfield Beach Computer Club meets from 10 a.m. Hadassah Deerfield Beach to 11:30 a.m. every Friday except meets monthly on the third Monday holidays from September through at 12 noon in Activity Room B at May in the Le Club/Activity Center the rear of Le Club. Use bus No.

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Jewish War Veterans Post 5. Interesting programs! For information, call Minerva Katz and Auxiliary 265 meets the at 954-427-9902 or Adele at 954 third Sunday of the month in the Activity Room C behind Le Club 427-4970. at 10:30 a.m. Show your support Hispanic Club meets on the of our troops by joining and getting second Sunday of each month in involved in our numerous programs Room B at the Activity Center benefitting our armed forces. We from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Our need more JWV of Korea and dues are $6 per year. Come and Vietnam wars. For information, call meet new friends and help us Kitty Cole, 954-360-7956; Richard plan club activities. Email for Rosensveig, 954-426-1960, or the Club is hispanicclubcve@ Ralph Bell, 954-590-2965. gmail.com. For information, call The homeless veterans, both men Ana at 954-427-6033. and women, in South Florida are part of the “wages of war.” Those El Club Hispano se reune el of us who were fortunate enough segundo Domingo de cada mes en to go comparatively unscathed el Salon B del Activity Center de through the battles, both at home 2:30 a 4:00 de la tarde. Las cuotas and abroad, owe them a debt. son $6 anuales. Unase a nosotros y This post is conducting a clothing haga nuevas amistades y ayundenos drive to aid them. They need a planificar actividades. Email for blankets, new underwear and socks, Club is hispanicclubcve@gmail. toiletries, outerwear, shoes, rain gear com. Para mas informacion llamen and whatever else you can think of a Ana al 954-424-6033 o Jane al that will help. Please, all items must 954-421-5584. be clean and in wearable condition, not torn or dirty. All items collected Independent Living first will be delivered to the Veterans Wednesday of each month from 1 Center in West Palm Beach by p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Elevator Alcove us. Just a phone call to 954-590near the theater. Distributes phones 2965 will bring a prompt reply. for the hearing and sight impaired. This post would like to increase its For further information, contact membership. If you are a veteran of Felix Cruz at 954-722-6400. any war and are interested, please contact us at the above number. Italian-American Club, your heritage, meets the second Monday Knights of Pythias Kings of each month at 10:30 a.m. from Knights Lodge #221, meets on October to April in the Clubhouse the second Tuesday of the month Party Room. Join us for fun. Some at Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 of our functions: pizza parties, Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. picnics (the Italian way), trips, Parking is available and a collation lunch/dinner theatre, guest speakers is served after the meeting. Our and more. Contacts all year: Lena meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and Radicella, 954-428-2184; Lucille for further information call PC Carlucci, 954-421-2406 and Toni Larry Hochfeld at 954-721-4833. Ponto, 954-428-0286. JOIN, We welcome all paid up Pythian JOIN, JOIN brothers to join us. Jet Setters Singles Club Jet Setters Singles Club the Club was started for widows, widowers and singles in Century Village to meet and find new acquaintances to enrich their lives. We host bus trips, places of interest, shows, beach luncheon parties and offer many exciting monthly activities. The Jet Setters Singles Club allows our CVE singles to enjoy life again after a spouse passes away. We are a kind, friendly group so come join us. The Club meets the third Monday of the month in Music Room B at 1 p.m. Meetings will resume again on Monday, December 17, 2012. Already scheduled is a Dinner-Show, with private bus transportation, to see the Lips show on Sunday, February 10, 2012. Dues are $5 (cash only) for all members per season. We look forward to seeing our previous, as well as new members who wish to join the Jet Setters Singles Group. For more information, call Shirley, 954-421-2567 or Sandi, 954-725-5895.

Knitting Club of CVE meets every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sewing Room at the Clubhouse. We welcome beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters. If you have an “Itch to Stitch,” come and have fun and make someone happy. Call Florence 954-698-9421. Kosher Singles A new club for dining, travel and day trips meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Room B, first floor. For more information, call 954-480-8958. L’Alliance Francophone CVE Join more than 1800 Frenchspeaking residents of the Village, mostly snowbirds from Canada. The association was established in 1995, offering great activities. For information, call Jean Leduc 954420-9649 or Pierre Laliberte 954427-9839.

L’Alliance Francophone of CVE Si vous parlez Français, joignez-vous aux 800 personnes déjà membres de notre association. Nous avons de nombreuses activitès tres diversifièès a vous proposer. Pour toute information, appeler Jean Leduc 954-420-9649 or Pierre Laliberte 954-427-9839. Lapidary Club members only, work every Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Lapidary Room. Supervisor must be present. Sessions will be added as needed. For information, call Walter Reich at 954-421-6875. Lois Meet Lois Introductions are easy at the meetings of the Lois Club where membership across the nation is solely on a first-name basis. The premise of the Club seems to take hold because the name, while popular in the 1930s and 1940s, went out of style. Lois’ say they don’t often encounter others with the same name so when they do, they’re drawn together. The South Florida Lois Club is fascinating to see how similar we are. Those interested in joining our Lois Club are welcome. For further information, call Lois R. 954-4256922, organizer.

Na’Amat USA, Negev/Gila Chapter (Century Village, Deerfield Beach) Information about this organization, call Kitty Cole at 954-360-7956 or Marjorie Moidel at 954-970-8609. National Council of Jewish Women meetings are held at the Clubhouse Room N at 12 noon on the third Wednesday of each month, October through April. All are welcome, nonsectarian. For information, call Sylvia Katcher, President, at 954-421-8870, or Betty Swinkin 954-570-9526. Nature Club will meet the second Wednesday of every month from December to March in Clubhouse Room GP-A at 1 p.m. A different speaker is at each meeting and several trips are enjoyed by our members. These trips are to a variety of nature sites. For information, contact Janet Rothkopf at 954-428-3025.

Newbies Come and meet new people interested in social activities, dinners and trips. Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month, December-March in Room G in the Clubhouse. For further information, call Rebecca, 954426-0469 (NY number 914-779Low Vision Support Group 3467) or Jackie, 954-596-4916 (NY meets the 4th Tuesday each month, number 631-979-8075). October to April, 10 a.m. in Music New Book Discussion Group Room B. Contact Fran Massel 954Are you interested in having a 426-1077. stimulating discussion? Are you Mah Jongg- Wednesday looking for some intellectual 1:30 to 4 p.m., Activity Center, activity? Join the New Book Room B. National Mah Jongg Discussion Group for thought league rules. No money, just drop provoking discussions. We meet on in. Men and women welcomed. the second Tuesday of each month Bring your Mah Jongg set if you at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse in Music have one. Tournaments in the Room B. For additional information future. Beginners, Intermediates, please contact Hy Rosenblum at Advanced players WELCOME. 954-419-9554. Contact Jean-Luc Belanger, 954New Covenant Church on the 420-9472. Lake celebration service every Marie’s Cabaret If you like to Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with sing, tell stories and have humor to continental breakfast beginning relate, come visit Marie’s Cabaret at 9:30 a.m. Bible Study every every Monday at 6 p.m. in Music Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Room A or the GPA Room in the with children/student ministries Dinner is served, Clubhouse. Also, if you play the piano available. beginning at 5:30 p.m. For further or any other instrument, we welcome you. Visit us, and enjoy an evening information, call the Church Office of pleasure along with meeting new at 954-781-3170. friends. For further information, call New Horizons Church of Marie 954-725-1365. Deerfield worship service at 10 Mended Hearts Cardiac a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Support Group, an affiliate of the For information, call the Church at American Heart Association, meets 954-427-3045. the first and third Mondays of the New York Transit Retirees month at 6:30 p.m. Heart healthy of Florida meets the second snacks will be served. Open to all Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. cardiac patients and their families at Centura Park Clubhouse, 2395 in the community. Located at N. W. 36th Ave., Coconut Creek. 7300 Del Prado Circle South, Boca Keep informed of your pension and Raton. For information, call 561- medical benefits. For information, 392-3000. call 561-479-2149.

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North East Focal Point Senior Center: Adult Day Care Service, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss. Contact Mary Jo Bodnick, Case Manager at 954-480-4463. Yoga Lite every Monday at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance Lessons every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Enhance Fitness Program, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12 noon to 1 p.m. ($10 donation per month) “Hot Topic” discussions every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Open Water Color Painting Class every Wednesday at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Self Empowerment Support Group every Wednesday at 12 noon to 1 p.m.; Line Dancing ($4 donation) for beginners/ intermediate, every Friday 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Beginner Computer Lessons offered, one-on-one, at $40 for six one-hour lessons. Contact Michelle Flower at 954-480-4447 and assist in Floral Arrangements. Volunteer Opportunities, contact Claire Riccardi 954-480-4447. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 5201 N. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach. Daily Mass, Monday to Friday at 9 a.m.; Saturday Vigil at 4 p.m.; Sunday Masses at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. by Rev. Kenneth Whittaker. For further information, call 954421-3246. Ping Pong Club Intermediate/ Advanced ping pong players wanted for doubles and singles games, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily. Come or call Rudy Mozny 954-421-4299.

Sisterhood of Young Israel of Deerfield Beach meets at the Synagogue the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Gift Shop is now open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Everyone is welcome. For further information, call Helen Hagler at 954-360-9939 or Tobi Kleiman at 954-725-3776.

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The Theosophical Society of Deerfield, located at 831 SE 9th Street, phone number 954420-0908, offers a free Sunday Speaker’s Forum every week from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, Stock Market Discussion Club we have many interesting classes meets the first and third Monday during the day and evenings, also of each month at 10 a.m., GP- without charge. To obtain a free, E, November-April. Exchange quarterly bulletin, call the lodge at Sisterhood of Temple Beth information about stocks, mutual the above number or Lillian Mayer, Israel meets on the second Thursday funds, ETFs and bonds. No fee a CVE resident, at 954-360-7080 of each month at 11:30 a.m. A involved. For further information, for more information about specific classes we offer. mini lunch is served, followed by call Janine at 954-482-0584. an interesting program. For further The Village Vagabonds dance information, call the Temple Office Supervisory Bridge meets in at 954-421-7060. Card Room B in the Clubhouse band plays Thursday afternoons on Friday only 12:30 p.m. to 3 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Music Sixty-Five Social Club Come p.m. beginning the first Friday of Room B from January through join us if you are a couple and like to December and will end in March. April. For information, call Ted at be active and enhance your lifestyle, $1 fee per person. We supply 954-428-0578. our Club affords the opportunities partners and cards. For further United Federation of Teachers/ of meeting new friends, going on information call Irving Ruga 954Retired Teachers Chapter many different cruises, experiencing 698-9741. meetings are at Temple Anshei many restaurants, as well as day trips to museums, casino gambling, Talking Book Club The JBL Shalom, W. Atlantic Ave. west of shows and theaters, weekends away Library, in conjunction with the Low Jog in Delray Beach. For further information, call Hilda Cohen at and mystery trips. All couples of Vision Group in CVE, is forming a 954-428-6805. any age are welcome. Don’t waste monthly Talking Book Club. Each another minute. For information, participant will receive the same Volleyball for Women Club call Lillian at 954-360-2941. audio book. A representative for meets Tuesday and Thursday at the the JBL Library will facilitate the volleyball courts at 4 p.m. Contact Social Singles If you are young book discussion once a month. Karen Farr at 954-654-4767. at heart, this is the club for you. The group will meet the second We are a club that enjoys going to Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in United Order of True Sisters shows, museums, nature outings and the Clubhouse, Music Room B. For All are welcome. For information, more. We dine at local restaurants information, call Marilyn Ball 954about UOTS contact President for breakfast, brunch, lunch or 360-9074. Marilyn Asner, 954-427-0461 dinner. Our meetings are held the or Betty Swinkin, Membership second Monday of the month in Tai-Chi The class will be on Chairperson, at 954-570-9526. the Clubhouse at 7 p.m., Room G. Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 For more information, please call p.m. in Exercise Room at Clubhouse Waves (Navy gals) meet every Felicia 954-421-9817 or Irene 954- with instructor, Terry. Come join month on the first Saturday, 12 571-5004. our class and get rid of stress. noon at the Olive Garden on

Poetry Study and Discussion Softball Players now forming Group Poetry heals! It can relieve boredom, anxiety, depression, Century Village teams. No age loneliness and more. Come and see. limitations. Call William Brooker The group meets Mondays, 2 p.m. at 561-702-2081. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Howard at 954-571-7148. South Florida Gold Coast Chapter of Myasthenia Gravis Saint Ambrose Catholic support group meets on the second Church, Pastor Rev. Bryan Dalton, Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Daily Masses at 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. at the North Broward Medical and 11 a.m.; Saturday mornings at Center, I-95 and Sample Road. For 7:30 a.m. only. Vigil Masses at 4 information, call Gladys or Evelyn p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses at 954-429-0455. at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m., Confessions on South Florida Harmonica Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 Club Do you play the harmonica? p.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call Would you like to play in an the Church at 954-427-2225. active harmonica group? We are a Senior Support Group is here to performing harmonica club, often give the support you need. We pledge playing gigs. Our audience tells us confidentiality. Thursdays, 1:45 to that we are their best entertainment. 3 p.m., Room C in the Clubhouse, We meet at the North West Focal provided by the Center for Group Point Senior Center on Wednesday Counseling and sponsored by the afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. United Way of Palm Beach County. The Center is located at 6009 N.W. For more information, call 561-483- 10 Street in Margate. Please call 5300 Center for Group Counseling, Sam at 954-421-5792 or Bea at 22455 Boca Rio Road just south of 954-426-3540. Palmetto Park Road.

Stained Glass Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month November-March at 10 a.m. in GPE. For further information, call Harry Liner at 954-426-4853.

Temple Beth Israel is a Conservative, Egalitarian Congregation, which has a daily Minyan at 8 a.m. during season. Friday at 5 p.m., Rabbi Craig Ezring conducts Friday evening services the first and third Friday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., followed by an Oneg Shabbat. He also conducts Saturday morning services which are held at 9 a.m., followed by a Kiddush. The Temple has a circulating library of books in Judaica and current best sellers. The library also has an ongoing book sale; hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information, call the office at 954-421-7060. Temple B’nai Shalom (Reform) services are conducted every Friday at 8 p.m. in the Activity Center by Rabbi Alton M. Winters and Cantor Gary Sherman. Oneg Shabbat follows services every week. For additional information, call President Marvin Schmier, 954570-3316.

Federal Highway in Ft. Lauderdale. For further information, call Eunice Westin at 954-427-7119. We Care of CVE is still available for supplies (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.) only. Contact Barbara Brown at 954-574-9675. Workers United Club (Union retirees and friends). Contact Ann Jackson after 3 p.m. at 954-7215789, for information about future meetings. Workmen’s Circle, Branch 1051 meets at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday at South County Civic Center on Jog Rd. For information, call Miriam Guz at 561-495-7378. Yiddish Club of CVE Speak and improve your Yiddish. Have fun with Yiddish humor and more. All levels invited. Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in GPE from October through April. For information, call Sheila at 954-427-9090.

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The Sporting Life

American Shuffleboard Playoffs By HARRY KILFOYLE

he CVE Shuﬄeboard Club’s preliminaries

finished in January and the final playoff rounds for the silverware started on February 4. The top 12 top players

include defending champion Larry Norris who defeated Gonz Tremblay in the 2012 final match. Norris snatched victory in the last frame after trailing through most of the final game. This year Tremblay finished first in the preliminary round with 16 points. Next was Mike Santangelo, last year’s A champion. This year Norris finished with 13 points in nine games. Returning to the top 12 were former champions, Phil Perrotti, Vito DeLisi, and Alan Brigell. Two women, Jimi Norris and Patsy Loveless, also made the top 12 for the first time. The remainder of the field includes last year’s runner-up, Branko Jovanovich, and veterans, Phil Gold, Dick Stewart and Bernie Finkel. The final four will be chosen in early March to determine who will play in the final top 12 final playoff on March 20. Other members who did not qualify for the Top 12 are in the “ A” playoff for two trophies.

The Shuffleboard Club plays every Monday and Wednesday mornings beginning at 9 a.m. The club has attracted new members and more than 40 players are competing for the four trophies. There are trophies for the winner and runner-up in each division. The finale will take place on March 20 during the closing dinner at the shuffleboard picnic area. Hoss collar, a popular social shuffleboard game, is played on Tuesday at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Repairs to the stadium lights have allowed the club to play after sunset. Results of points among the top 12 players to February 13: Jovanovich is only one point back with five points. Veteran Alan Brigell has four points and defending champion

Larry Norris and veteran Phil Perrotti have three points with eight games remaining.. Mike Santangelo and Patsy Loveless each have one point. Vito DeLisi, Jimi Norris ,Phil Gold, and Bernie Finkel have make-up games to play before February 27. Standings of the A group after three games: Frank Di Lembo heads the pack with six points after three rounds. David Harris and Henriette Kilfoyle are next with five points. Arnie Kupterman, Eugene Mentz, Phil Gamma and Shelia Guenard have four points and those earning three points are Katie Stewart, Bob Jenkins, Brenda Santangelo, Harry Kilfoyle, Peter Livesay, Gloria Weissbrod Roger Smith Arlene Lander, and Joan Maclin. Jim Pollite, Gladys Jenkins and Rita LaMountain each have two points. Alice Fletcher, Bev Gershkovitch, Kathy Farley each have earned one point. This playdown will end on February 27 and results will appear in the next issue of the CVE Reporter.

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An Obesity Pandemic is Killing Us! By MARVIN HERSHORN

orth Americans are stampeding towards an obesity pandemic! The rise of coronary heart disease, diastolic dysfunction, stroke, diabetes, blindness, kidney failure, possible amputations, chronic fatigue syndrome and fybromyalgia, sleep apnea and blood clots are the result of overeating. “Obesity itself has become a lifelong disease, not a cosmetic issue, not a moral judgement and is becoming a dangerous epidemic,” argues Robert Eckel, vice chairman of the America Heart Association. He urged health care providers and the public to understand that obesity is a chronic disease just like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol. Hospital beds are now informally being readied for the oncoming obesity epidemic for millions of overweight North American baby boomers. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirmed what we have witnessed by simple observation. We are too fat! Our girths have overdeveloped! Sixty-six per cent of Americans and nearly 50 per cent of Canadians are overweight. The perpetrators, apart from our lack of self-discipline, are the aggressive fastfood industry advertisements. This industry markets “super size” giant hamburgers, biggulp sodas permeated with sugar, meat lovers, two for one pizzas, double cheese pizzas loaded with fat and giantsized popcorn fueled with butter toppings. According to the AMA report, the average size of hamburgers is up 23%, salty foods such as popcorn and chips a whopping 60%and French fries 16%. The current price of this

orgy of overeating in Canada is roughly $1.8 billion a year in lost wages and health-related costs. “It’s a simple fact: overweight people are at risk for Type 2 diabetes,” declares Dr. Yanovski, the Executive Director of the National Task Force on Prevention and Treatment of Obesity at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. More than 200,000 people die annually and suffer debilitating complications like blindness, heart and blood vessel disease, stroke, kidney failure and amputation and nerve damage. Woman with diabetes are at risk of having babies with birth defects. In 1999, the cost of diabetes in the United States was $108 billion according to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md. I am not immune from food seduction. Why stick to one dish when there’s a smorgasbord? At a recent wedding, I was served enough portions of finger food, entrees, roast beef and roast chicken to end starvation in a third-world country. Complementing this smorgasbord were Italian, Chinese, Greek and Deli Food stations placed in strategic points throughout the hall. All of this, with an open bar, was available before the main

course. Guests had the choice of steak, beef, ribs, fish and a variety of salads for the main course. At the meal’s conclusion a sweet table displaying a cornucopia of cakes, fruits, chocolate, halvah, coffee (4 varieties), tea, cognac and juices became the magnet. A scrambled eggs post sweet table station was set up during the dancing just in case the “starving guests” were hungry. I was disgusted with this orgy of eating as I contemptuously watched the mostly obese guests. I was even more disgusted with myself as I also pigged out. This middle age overweight baby boomer who should have known better succumbed to the temptation of “free food.” After all, I’m giving a substantial gift to the bride and groom, I rationalized. So my wife (who is thin and fit) and I (overweight but fit) might as well eat. What a stupid rationalization! As I sipped on the delightful Mexican coffee, I too fell into this self-indulgent, self-destructive and self-delusional feeding frenzy. What opulence! What waste! What depravity! The odious North American wedding! A microcosm of our eating habits! While 14 million children die every year in the third world of diseases-related malnutrition, 2 ½ million North Americans die every year of

diseases relating to obesity. What irony! While children in the third world are dying of starvation, our children are getting fatter! The fast food industry has served our kids a plateful of grease and we will all pay the price for this serving. Childhood obesity is at epidemic proportions in North America. Seductive fast food advertising suggesting that king-sized portions are the norm has socialized our kids to becoming overeaters. More than one third are overweight. The real figure may be closer to half. More than half of obese children ages five to ten years were found to have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids or elevated insulin levels. More than 25 per cent have two or more of these complications. Dr. William Dietz of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, warns, “ The complications of childhood obesity are the risk factors that actually become diseases of adulthood.” The pervasive influence of the fast-food marketing gurus has successfully seduced a whole generation of a couch potato, computer playing, chip

eating, gameboy drugged generation. Food has become an opiate for children who are caught between parents who are trying to juggle the demands of home and work in our competitive society. The more than fifty per cent divorce rate leading to family instability and dysfunction fails to help the pandemic of poor dietary habits. North America needs an emergency response to our obesity pandemic. Most important, we must focus on childhood obesity. Should we tax fast foods as we tax tobacco products? Should we put warning labels on snackfoods, hamburger and pizza containers as we put on cigarette packages? The answer is a resounding yes! Overeating is as dangerous as nicotine addiction. It is unconscionable that governments should fail to remedy an obesity pandemic that will cause dangerous health problems for the entire society. Federal and Provincial governments, in the process of reforming the Healthcare system, must act immediately. Attacking the obesity problem is the key ethical issue in society today as was the reduction of smoking in the immediate past.

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Beautifying Century Village By HELEN BENDER

s retired people, we need a new philosophy for this new time in our lives. We need a redirection of our values to help us create a joyful life. Any life style designed by the individual that opposes that fundamental purpose must be changed. Our valuable time and energies have too often been wasted. Living here in Century Village for almost five years, I realize that we need more positive human behavior which includes proper nutrition, fashion, beauty and grooming. Many of us are looking for happiness without success. We may be looking in the wrong place. The source of happiness is not found outside but rather within yourself. This precious Gift of Life must be patiently earned before it is acquired. Self-esteem is the one most important factor involved in your happiness. Stimulating your sense of self-esteem through

communication techniques of mind language, negative self thoughts will amazingly transform into positive perceptive awareness. Total self-esteem will be achieved once positive thinking is reinforced. Total attention of self-confidence, selfassuredness and self-respect will build self-esteem. What used to work, no longer does in today’s world. We need to have an open willingness to change our behavior. Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! Every day of our lives we must make decisions whether we want to or not. But why do we make choices which make others happier than ourselves? The questions that should be asked are: Do I like putting myself down? Do I want to lift myself up, but how do I do that? We need to enjoy our lives and have a sense of purpose about the way we live through the experiences we choose. We need to be sensitive to the beautiful and

change the ugly. To make choices, we need to understand that there are alternatives open to you which will activate your decision making process without fear. As we get older, we become more fixated and less open to change. By concentrating on how you actually feel about the situation, you will become aware of honest feelings, revealing the most beneficial action that should be taken. You will no longer have selfdoubt about your ability to make right decisions. As a result, every aspect of your life will be affected positively. We have the FREEDOM OF CHOICE. We have the right to say NO and the right to say YES. Why do we allow other people to manipulate us? Why can’t we assert ourselves against situations that cause guilt feelings? What are our options? Understanding how to use these rights effectively is the main objective to free you from destructive impulses such as anger, hostility,

sulking, embarrassment and self-debasement. Learning how to care for others can only happen if we learn how to care for ourselves. We need to Master the Art of Calm Persuasion through repetition rather than aggressive hostile communication. We need to join in social conversation which uses your personality toward acceptance instead of manipulation. For the whole being to be in harmony with life, mind, body and soul must be in harmony with one another. Outside forces join together to continuously assault our confidence as free thinking individuals. The purpose of the assault is to force agreement of ideas and acts which have been determined by others. With the loss of selfconfidence, the individual hesitates, examines, analyzes and is SILENT. The individual withdraws into himself detaching his inner life from his outer action. This behavior produces his inner conflict and secret embarrassment.

As I See It By ROLF GRAYSON

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ou don’t understand!” That’s for sure; we really no longer understand. When I grew up we were discouraged from using the “I” word too much but today it is the “I” generation – iPhone, iPad or Kindle (in my time, a term used for a child and not a gadget to read from or play games with). True, those are wonderful things, but these and the other new ideas that keep constantly cropping up, most of my peers and I do not understand. I am convinced I am eating all the wrong foods, drink too much of the forbidden stuff (Scotch) and do so many things wrong that my longevity is severely affected. At 91+, it seems I am healthier than many younger people because when I was young, exercise was called working hard, much of it physically. We did not own any gym-like gadgets in our house because we walked to school, to stores, to go downtown or anywhere else we wanted to be. Of course, we had street cars, or trolleys as they were called,

but those cost money; and it was healthy to walk (they were right). In my time, when we wanted to be with others, we walked to each other even if it was some distance from home. We had a car, which my father needed for his business, but for me to ask him to drive me to visit a friend, even though some lived a good distance from my house, would have been unthinkable from me and unacceptable for him. I am sure had I done so, it would have caused a major uproar in my family to have such a chutzpah (audacity). We went to open air markets to buy much of our groceries and never heard of organic eggs or vegetables, etc. Funny, I thought all that grew from the earth is called organic, even all living things one way or another are organic; no wonder they tell us we don’t understand. I acknowledge that “less than appropriate” actions are taken by the new and huge industrialized food production corporations which should indeed be more closely watched and regulated. On the other hand, however, we must also recog-

nize that to provide food for those many more millions of people we have today could not be accomplished if we farmed using the old and established methods. We used to talk to each other, something we called “having a conversation” but how can this compare to the much more sophisticated texting or twittering when today’s young people, sitting within earshot of each other, twitter or text? The best of all, I think, is that we were lucky we had no cars and knew nothing about texting because we could not text while driving, killing one another or ourselves – what a pity and miss all this fun. During those ancient times when we grew up, we kids could pretty much walk all over the place, even after dark; babies were left outdoors in prams (baby carriages) without fear of kidnapping. When growing up, we ate our evening meals together. We sat and talked about the day’s events, all of us ate the same thing, stayed at the table until we were excused and when finished, we helped clean up and most of the time washed dishes for mother and then did our

homework. It is so much better today when everyone eats whenever or whatever, does what they feel like doing at the table or off. Those were the days, before recycling, where ladies made or bought shopping nets to carry groceries in, washed and returned milk bottles to be reused by dairies. It was a time where lemonade was made from lemons and sugar and never came in bottles from stores, where families stayed at home in the evenings, played party games together, held conversations or read books and did not live in parallel silence and were hypnotized while staring at the TV for hours, being inundated with stupid sitcoms or overwhelming commercials. On weekends, most families took walks together or had picnics, meeting with other families where the younger ones played games and the elders chatted with each other; whereas, today everyone’s nose is buried in

We need to learn to be more proactive and find our voice in a kind way. Therefore, self caring will cause you to use your intelligence rather than raw emotion. As self-caring is vital to self-awareness, the right nutrition is an important part of the self-caring experience and necessary for a totally healthy life. Careful selection and preparation of essential foods are required for a proper diet. Looking your best is all a matter of self-caring. If you look good, you will feel good all over. Making an attractive appearance is important to your self-esteem at any age and enhances your personality. Being admired creates a magnetic impression on others and projects a visible acceptance of your own self-image. This applies to both men and women. We need to care about ourselves and make Century Village a beautiful place to live.

an electronic gadget. I am not saying that this is bad; it is just a lot different but one thing is for sure, we no longer understand! Does anyone remember the old songs with soft music and pleasant lyrics? True, we had our stupidity as well, such as maresidoats – but that was rare. Today, besides being 10 decibels higher than it should be, the music and lyrics (if you can call it such) is offensive to ears and unintelligible to the mind. I feel the problem is that we, the older generation, are living with our memories in the new, younger and much different world. The fact that we live longer today than did our parents or grandparents makes the contrast even greater; there is, however, just a remote possibility that, heaven forbid, they don’t understand! P.S. While I wish to make it clear that this is not an attack on anyone or anything but simply a very short and condensed effort to show the differences in lifestyle, the most amazing of all is that it happened in such a short time. Although it is intended to be humorous, I, nevertheless, expect some flack for writing this which was caused by being told so often, “You don’t understand!”

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Our World; Today … and Tomorrow By SY BLUM, Associate Editor

he italicized lines that follow, dear reader, came to me via an internet friend: As all Silver Surfers know, sometimes we have trouble with our computers. I had a problem yesterday so I called Eric, the 11-yearold next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over. Eric clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. As he was walking away, I called after him, “So, what was wrong?” He replied, “It was an ID ten T error.” I didn’t want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, “An ID ten T error? What’s that? In case I need to fix it again.” Eric grinned. “Haven’t you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?” “No,” I replied. “Write it down,” he said, “and I think you’ll figure it out.” So I wrote it down: ID10T. Maybe the kid had something there, although that word is not really justified. Undoubtedly, we seniors growing up lived in a different world, a world that made more sense to us, a world where we still managed to get things done, only at a slower pace and only one thing at a time. Fast forward to what we have today; some call it progress, but at what price? Let us count the cost. Probably at the top of the list is the frenetic

pace the upcoming generation is living in. It is called the Electronic Age, evidenced daily as we observe virtually everyone pulling out an electronic gadget whenever they have a few seconds to spare. Then there is television; it seems no image remains on the screen for more than one second. Things flash before your eyes much faster than your brain can comprehend them; everything comes in bits and pieces. And this mumbo jumbo is intended to influence your purchase of a new car, drink a certain kind of beer or select a new, mindboggling electronic gadget and countless other products. This is just an introduction to what this column is all about; the real subject is called multitasking, sort of a race to see how many different things you can do in the least amount of time. Examples abound: talking on the phone while doing something else manually, carrying on two conversations at once, talking on your cell or texting while trying to maneuver your car on a congested highway (the latter, a form of Russian Roulette) are just a few. As may be expected, this profound change in how the world functions has become a new topic of research in the scientific world. Many of us are familiar with the workings of the iPhone, the iPad, the iPod, etc. Enter the new

kid on the block: the iBrain! This is not a new gadget; it is a book by authors Gary Small, M.D. and Gigi Vorgan. Its subhead reads Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind. The current explosion of digital technology is not only changing the way we live and communicate but is rapidly, and profoundly, altering our brains; iBrain tries to explain how the physical pathways of the brain actually become altered by the hectic modus operandi of today’s generation and unless modified, by generations to come. For example, it has been scientifically proven that by allowing children as young as two to view television several hours a day, you are actually changing the dimensions of their brain. Most starkly, it is becoming more and more evident that this behavior, to a great degree, brings on autism. This has been proven by weaning very young children who exhibit early symptoms of autism away from overlong exposure to TV watching. The documented result is that the autism symptoms disappear when their TV watching time has been modified or elimi-

nated. The same conclusions can be reached as the child matures and joins the multitasking world of today. It, too, alters the brain to the point that you find you have to be doing something all the time, positive or negative. Evidence is all around us. For whatever reason, or no reason at all, today’s young people are constantly using their electronic gadgets. In today’s world, I do suppose it must be considered normal behavior as long as it does not seriously harm anyone else. However, in this writer’s humble opinion, trouble starts when a point is reached where multitasking is, for whatever reason, not possible. Idleness for a person with a fragile or slightly abnormal personality can become a basket case, which may trigger dangerous thoughts and conceivably result in the epidemic of mass shootings that have become a modern day problem with no viable solution as of the moment. Now let us look to the future; what follows will, in all likelihood, not become fact in our lifetime but is very interesting nevertheless. The authors have taken the capa-

bilities of our brain to a new and higher level. They contend that the brain, subject to the many new technological changes, has slowly become capable of controlling many of the everyday tasks that are being done in the usual manner. For example, no longer will you need a keyboard or a mouse to use your computer. Indeed, already scientists have trained epileptic patients to control a computer cursor with their thoughts alone! While awaiting brain surgery, their brain surfaces were fitted with small signaldetecting electrodes and the patients were asked to control the movements of a computer cursor linked to the electrodes. After some initial difficulties, all the patients were able to control the computer cursor by thoughts alone by merely imagining the motor movements necessary. Researchers have also already hooked up a human volunteer to mentally type into a computer at up to fifteen words a minute. The book also theorizes that in the not too distant future, folks will be walking around with a headband containing many electrodes enabling one to transmit thoughts to another similarly- equipped person without uttering a word! Realistically, that is a world we will probably never see. Meanwhile, many of us here at CVE have trouble enough simply activating our darned TV remotes!

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way By MARION ROSENZWEIG

hen she needs some pampering, my friend Gina comes from England to visit me. Her husband, John, stays home “to mind the fort”. Like us, Gina is a writer and has had many articles published. Recently, she sent in a synopsis and first chapter of her latest book to a Good Housekeeping magazine contest. There were 7,000 entries; Gina took second place. Amongst our discussions was a heart-rending true story that I think you will like to hear. Gina’s friend Sally has a son, Ralph, who was born deaf; he is now 40 years old. Despite consulting many doctors, his lack of hearing has not improved. Ralph joined groups where the members share his malady. He has gone on vacations with those from different countries and is active in a local chapter for social events. Time was going

by; Ralph was ambitious. Despite a good education, he was finding it difficult to climb the corporate ladder. In England, the law states that companies of a certain size MUST employ disadvantaged people; the number is regulated accordingly. After some serious thought, Ralph founded a company that was particularly suited to him. The garbage trucks that go from door to door need to be well-cleaned to avoid cross contamination; the best way is with very powerful water spray jets. The noise of the spray on the interior metal cannot be tolerated by a person with normal hearing but is well suited to those who are deaf. Currently, Ralph employs five people and is doing very well; so he solved his financial needs. Now Ralph was ready to look for a wife. On one of the group holiday trips abroad, he met

Maria; she was from Latvia. They quickly connected; each met the others family and everyone decided that it was a “match made in heaven”. As the couple would be living in England, the wedding would be at a nice restaurant in Ralph’s hometown. Including both families, there would be 100 guests. It should be mentioned that Ralph was Jewish; Maria was not. Gina and her husband were delighted to be invited. The ceremony was conducted by the Town Registrar and a Rabbi. The six male ushers were Ralph’s friends; the six bridesmaids were Maria’s. All were deaf, busily signing to each other as they and the bride and groom walked down the aisle. The lady Registrar and the Rabbi lead the service; there were two others out front, one signed in English and the other in Latvian. A verbal Latvian translation was done. Everyone understood and enjoyed the proceedings.

The Rabbi explained some of our traditions; the groom did a fine job of breaking the glass. The reception was held on another floor. Maria kissed the women guests on both cheeks as they entered the room; Ralph shook the men’s hands and all felt welcome. After the dinner, there were several speeches being

signed in English and Latvian and spoken in the same two languages; all clearly understood. Then there was dancing. The couple had chosen music with a strong beat that could be felt through the floorboards so they all danced up a storm! The whole wedding was a true celebration that touched the hearts of everyone present.

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Long Term Care Insurance By STEVEN M. DUNN

uestions That Should Be Asked Long term care insurance is perhaps one of the most valuable assets you own. As you age, it becomes prohibitively expensive to purchase the insurance, or you become uninsurable and cannot buy it at all. The average cost for care by a home health aide is nearly $20 per hour. You are living longer which means you will need the care over a long period of time. Home care could easily cost more than $50,000 a year. Long term care insurance affords you the ability to remain as independent as possible without the worry of burdening your children and depleting your assets. This insurance gives you the flexibility to make one of the most critical decisions of your life—where and how you are going to spend your

remaining years. It is essential that you understand how your long term care policy works and how to use it. This article will address some important features of the policies and issues you should be aware of so you can ask the right questions. Years ago I bought a home care policy and now I am considering moving to assisted living. Can I use my policy in assisted living? Yes, in most instances you can. Under Florida law, a licensed assisted living facility is considered to be a person’s home. If the assisted living facility provides you with assistance with two or more activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, ambulating, feeding or transferring, your home care policy should cover the cost of that care. If you are considering moving to assisted living or you or someone you know has moved to assisted living and has been unable to

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secure policy benefits, you should have someone review your policy and advise you accordingly. What if I or a loved one can still function well physically and perform daily functions independently, but because of memory issues, we can’t do what we used to do. Will our policy pay for an aide? Yes, long term care policies must cover custodial care for people who suffer from dementia. So even if you can still dress and bathe but need prompting and reminding and require someone around in case of an emergency, the policy will cover the costs of an aide. I need more care than my insurance company will approve. Is there anything I can do? Yes, frequently after you have submitted a claim for home care benefits, the insurance company will either call you or send someone to your home to assess your need for care. Often times, the insur-

ance company will conclude you do not need as much care as you or your home health agency believe you need. If you have been properly assessed by your home health agency and your plan of care has been approved by your doctor, then you stand an excellent chance of reversing the insurance company’s decision. What if the insurance company calls me and starts asking me how I am doing? Should I answer? No, you must be very careful about what you tell the insurance company. Many times, the company will perform a telephone assessment. That means they are calling you and asking questions calculated to deny or limit your benefits, and they will use what you say against you. It is best not to answer those questions and refer the caller to your Home Health Care Agency or medical doctor. I have a nursing home policy.

I need care, but I’m not ready for a nursing home. Can I use the policy at home? It depends; in Florida, if your policy states that it is a long term care policy, then it must include home care as well. If you are facing this dilemma you should have someone review your policy and receive appropriate advice. I have been told that my insurance benefits have run out. Is there anything I can do to keep the policy working for me? Yes, most policies offer a feature called restoration of benefits. That means, even though you have limited benefits, restoration of full policy benefits will occur under most instances if you have gone 180 consecutive days without receiving covered benefits. During the 180 day period, you will typically be required to pay premiums. This is a critically important policy feature. If you have used all of your policy benefits, you should have someone review your policy before you stop paying premiums. My policy was cancelled because I forgot to pay the premium. Is there anything I can do to have it reinstated? Yes, under Florida law, if you forget to pay your premium because of memory problems or were physically unable to pay your premiums, then you qualify to have the policy reinstated. This is critically important because now is when you need the policy benefits, and you will not be able to purchase coverage again. If you or a loved one have had your policy canceled due to non-payment of premiums, you should seek assistance immediately. Steven Dunn is a long term care insurance lawyer whose father is an Alzheimer’s victim. He developed a passion for working for the elderly as a result of his father’s illness and a denial by his father’s long term care insurance company. Since that time, he has successfully handled hundreds of long term care insurance cases and has been involved in the first appellate court cases in Florida under Florida’s Long Term Care Insurance Statute. Mr. Dunn has been recognized by the Federal Court as an expert in Long Term Care Insurance litigation. For more information about Mr. Dunn, visit his website at www. longtermcarelawoffice.com or call 305-868-1400.

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Information Technology and Cognitive Overload By BONGS LAINJO

he evolution of high technology in the last decade and a half has been quite impressive, revolutionary and inclusively available and accessible. Information technology which is complementary and useful in decision-making processes has, in many cases, been accepted as both necessary and sufficient by both institutions and the general population. I believe many baby boomers still vividly remember the “good old days” of punch cards/machines, teletypes and a proliferation of hardware including ubiquitous IBM/360, PDP/11/45, CDC, Wang etc. Any attempt to describe these computers to our GEN X and Y cohort is like trying to convince them that those stored away boots that we used during the hard winters, over three decades ago, did indeed serve us very well. As the adage goes, we live and

we learn. Since the early 80s when computer technology really started evolving, the rate of utilization globally has been anything but impressive. During this period, we have experienced a transformation of science fiction to non-fiction. Laptops which were only introduced in the early 80s are now available and used significantly by both industry and homes; and with the advent of the 21st Century, consumer needs have substantially exploded. In the meantime, suppliers and developers are faced with the unenviable task of satisfying these needs. For example, in the medical field, high technology applications have dramatically increased in rates of utilization. These applications range from daily clinical use to mega research projects to drug manufacturing, a feat which just a few years ago was unimaginable. Similar advancement can be identified in banking, auto

and airline industries. The Google Glass project also serves as another example of technological advancement aimed at satisfying escalating consumer needs. In a related story presented in the New York Times, and based on information provided by people familiar with the Google glasses, said they would be using an android-based operating system and will include a small screen that will sit a few inches from someone’s eye. They will also have a 3G or 4G data connection and a number of sensors including motion and GPS. And according to Google employees, the paper further reports that, “The glasses will have a lowresolution built-in camera that will be able to monitor the world in real time and overlay information about locations, surrounding buildings and friends who might be nearby. The glasses are not designed to be worn constantly – although Google expects some of the nerdiest users will wear

them a lot – but will be more like smart phones, used when needed.” Hence, if current achievements and advancements are any indication, the best is yet to come. The 21st Century may ultimately serve as a major turning point in technology advancement. The advancements in cell phone technology, with its dynamics, that have rapidly evolved from 2G to 3G and now 4G, the saturation point remains anybody’s guess; and all these advances continue to be driven by consumer and industrial needs. Even more significantly are the user’s preparedness to pay for any innovative strategy that makes life easy. Current user mobile phone applications (apps) range from survey data collection to social networks to shopping pricecomparing packages. And, of course, it is needless to say that this quest for more information has resulted in a win-win situation. The onus remains on both suppliers and developers to continue satisfying these user needs. The introduction and global availability of these mobile phones has also contributed to improving and serving consumer needs in both middle-income and developing countries. For example, according to The World Bank, in 1999, three percent of Kenyans owned any type of phone; today the figure has dramatically progressed

to 93%. Is this a fluke? By no means; it is driven by user needs. One Kenyan service provider has even expanded its application, e-banking. The success of this application and level of acceptance by the general population in Kenya have been so compelling that similar APPS are currently being implemented in Tanzania and Afghanistan. Deregulation and privatization by governments in these developing economies have also contributed in popularizing mobile phone access and use; in fact, it is cheaper and more convenient to afford a cell phone in these countries than a land line. While one tries to applaud and highlight these achievements, there are certain developments by governments to control access to universal information and with bureaucratic policies aimed at depriving consumers of their perpetual information needs; for example, cases of state interventions have been documented in some countries. Even here at home, the famous dead on arrival anti-porn law that failed in our House of Commons is a mind-boggling initiative that took every Canadian by surprise; similar initiatives to further regulate the internet by the U.S. House failed. What does the future hold? The jury is still out while we continue to keep an eye on “big brother”.

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Fiction

Red Knitted Slippers By KAREN FARR

was cold to the bone on a snowy December frozen morning in the high desert of California as I searched for a patient named Joe. His doctor said he was interested in Hospice care. I drove slowly in first gear searching for the address. Every home is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will find behind the front door. The house was small with a stone chimney. I could smell the burning wood. After knocking on the blue front door, a burly man with a red and black plaid shirt opened the door and ushered me into the room with a big black barking dog who must have smelled my German Shepherd on my clothes. I then heard a voice from under a pile of covers yelling a command, “Killer, come.” The obedient dog took his guard position under Joe’s hospital bed. He poked his head out and said, “Hi, I’m Joe, are you the nurse?” Joe was 72 years old, very thin with his health declining rapidly. His diagnosis was “End Stage Lung Cancer.” He had tried radiation and chemo without success for one year while staying at his brother’s house. Joe’s prognosis was less than six months to live, according to his doctor’s best guess and he was eligible to enroll in Medicare’s Hospice Program. I took a deep breath and noticed two older women

sitting on a couch knitting red slippers. I introduced myself as a registered nurse with a local Hospice organization. Joe’s doctor had referred us for his care. Joe’s younger brother John introduced himself to me, to his wife, Phyllis and to Lucy, Joe’s wife. I approached the bed and looked into Joe’s big blue eyes and said, “Hi, handsome.” He smiled at the compliment and replied, “You should be wearing glasses!” I asked how he was feeling and he said, “Lousy! I can’t breathe anymore without this oxygen and I’m too weak to stand and get out of bed” I listened to him as he shared his medical history, medications and his goal of living until Christmas. He said, “Do you think I’ll make it to Christmas?” I responded, “You can live as long as you want. Christmas will be a wonderful day to spend with your family around the fireplace.” I proceeded to explain Hospice. “Hospice is bringing the services of the hospital to you in your home, in a skilled nursing facility or in a Hospice house.” I held my hand up and extended all five fingers. I continued the explanation, “Joe, when you have a basketball team, you need two coaches and five players working together.” I then compared the Hospice team to a game of basketball. “Your own doctor will be the head coach and our Hospice doctor will be his assistant

on call 24 hours a day, if you need him. The five players are easy to remember,” I pointed to each of my fingers and thumbs. “There is only one center. I will be your center, your own R.N. There are two forwards. The first is a Hospice Volunteer who loves lending a hand as a friend. The other forward will be the Hospice Chaplain who will pray with you and offer spiritual support. Don’t forget the two guards. One is a Hospice Home Health Aide who specializes in bubbles and skin care. The other is the Hospice Medical Social Worker who will make at least one home visit. The M.S.W. will be a resource for you and your family.” Joe smiled. “It looks like it will be my slam dunk. I want you to be my center and I want you cheering for me as I live one day at a time.” I laughed inside, realizing I was going to enjoy being his cheerleader. I guided Joe and his family through the hoops of the admission process and assured

him that there would be no charge for his end-of-life care. I offered two nursing visits a week. His family remembered the volunteer and requested a visit every Thursday morning at 8 a.m. sharp so they could join church friends for breakfast and prayer at a local restaurant. Joe refused the Hospice Chaplain and chose his Pastor for spiritual support and prayer. I scheduled a home health aide for two visits a week for his bed bath, linen change and massage. Lucy raised one eyebrow and said, “He really needs a lot of bubbles in a lot of places.” Joe just gave his wife ‘The Look.’ The family asked about equipment costs, medication costs, comfort care and whether the doctor would be able to order new medicines. I reassured them that Joe’s Medicare would cover all equipment, comfort care and all medications related to his diagnosis. They asked their most pressing question, “Who do we call in an emergency?” I responded, “You always

call the Hospice number for emergencies, day or night. You never call 911 or go to the hospital unless the nurse arranges it for you.” I gave them a bright red magnet for the refrigerator with the Hospice number in big black bold numbers. My visit ended after I completed a physical exam, reviewed his medications and ordered additional medical equipment. Joe met his goal. He lived to enjoy Christmas Day with his family. On New Year’s Eve, I received a call from John. He asked me to come because Joe had stopped breathing. When I arrived, Lucy was sitting at Joe’s bedside holding his cold hand crying tears of relief mingled with tears of grief. I put my arms around her trembling body and softly said, ‘He’s free. He’s back home in heaven, no longer a prisoner in this bed.” Lucy looked into my wet, tearful eyes and said, “Thanks Karen, his hands are cold but his feet are warm. He’s wearing two pairs of knitted red slippers.” It was time to call his Pastor and the mortuary. As we awaited their arrival, we decided that Joe chose to live beyond Christmas to New Year’s Eve. He left with Lucy beside him, wearing his red knitted slippers. I have often visualized the angels dancing around Joe that night wearing his red knitted slippers.

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The Customer is Always Right By STAN GALLER

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amn! Is this economy ever going to get better? It looks like I am on the road to yet another month of missed quotas!” Jack Darling mumbled to himself as he helped himself to his third coffee in the forenoon at the All American Auto dealership in Levity, New Hampshire. This was the third month in a row that he missed his target. It was no comfort knowing that the other two salesmen fared no better. His boss, Tom Heartly, would hate to do it but someone would have to go, and soon, if the dealership was to survive. AAA was in trouble and needed more than the ordinary boost. A metallic clang broke the monotonous background of piped-in music. “A customer,” he said to himself. Jack was confident of his abilities; all he needed was customers walking through the door. And it was his turn this time. The agreement was that every third customer was his, with the usual exceptions in case he was tied up and the like. Jack kept his back to the showroom door giving the new prospect time to get acquainted with the surroundings and gravitate to the vehicle of their choice, when unexpectedly he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder. “Oh! Mrs. Light, what a surprise; is everything OK with the new car I sold to you and your husband this

past June? It must be only five months old.” Jack suddenly felt a burning in the pit of his stomach, worried that his past deal could unravel. It would be even worse than not getting a new customer on his turn. “Now Jack, you call me Dee. We are friends, and we love our new car. You are a dear for pointing that model out to us,” she said. Finally, the lightheadedness left him as Jack felt his blood pressure resuming its normal rate in the thought that his sale was safe. “Well, then how can I be of help, Dee?” he said. “I’ve come to get a car for my son,” she replied. Now, this perked Jack’s interest, but a dozen red flags flew up as well. At the top of the list was: how old can she possibly be to have a son with a driving license? I know that couples are having children younger these days, unlike 40 years ago when he and his wife had their first child at the age of 25. He thought Dee couldn’t be a year over 30, if that. Assuming her son would have to be 16 to have at least a learner’s permit that would mean that she would have given birth to him when she was 13 – highly unlikely, he thought. So unless she aged exceptionally well, it was a mystery. And why wouldn’t her husband come with her for such an expensive purchase? And for that matter, where was her son? After all, wouldn’t he want to choose the car of his

liking? Dee’s voice broke his daze, “Jack, my son is pretty rough with his things so I want to make sure that I get him a car that can stand up to quite a beating. It needs to be sturdy,” and then she thought back to some wise requests her husband made when they bought their car together, “And it needs to have good quality tires so it will roll well,” she added. Bewildered, but destined not to mess up his sale, Jack said, “Absolutely, Dee, we will find the perfect car for your son.” Dee’s eyes shot straight to the shelving that circumferences the room, except for the large windows and door in the front of the showroom and a small hallway leading off the centre of the back wall to the accounting and private offices. On the shelves were miniature cars of all shapes, sizes and colors placed one after the other, bumper to bumper, around the room. “My, what a wonderful collection you have!” she exclaimed. “Yes,” Jack replied, “We are quite proud of these cars. They represent the many brands and models our dealership has carried since their inception generations ago. Aren’t they exquisite?” “Oh, my lord, if that isn’t the perfect car for Todd, my son. It has a spaceship shape and a big metal cone sticking out from the front. That would be ideal to prevent too much damage over the years,” she said. Once again, Jack got

that gnawing feeling in his belly. Fighting his conscience, which harped on him, “Don’t do this sale to an irresponsible boy; his life is at stake.” The dreaded quota and fear for his job took hold and he heard the following words seep out of his lips without any change of thought, “That would have been an excellent choice but sadly they don’t make a Studebaker any more. The last one rolled off the assembly line not less than 50 years ago. Shame, as it was a car of the future. Well ahead of its time in design and features. Is there another model that catches your fancy, Dee?” he added. Well, let me see. She glanced about the shelving from wall to wall and car to car. Suddenly a big smile formed on her face; she let out a little squeal. “There, that’s the one; it’s perfect! And the right color, too.” “But, Dee,” Jack said, “isn’t that the exact same car, exact same model and exact same color that you and your husband bought just a few months ago?” “Yes,” she replied, “and that’s what makes it so perfect. Todd will have the same car as us!” Jack thought about it and said to himself, “Close this deal before anything crazier starts to happen.” “Dee, what a great concept; I will make arrangements right away. That model was particularly popular. I can order one for you from the factory; and it should arrive in about 12 weeks,” Jack said with pride. “Twelve weeks!” said Dee, “that will miss his birthday. Would you mind terribly if I messed up your collection and took that one on the shelf?” Jack’s mouth dropped

to his feet. This was crazy; he was trying to avoid and to close the deal before anything else went wrong. Now everything sounded upside down. He had lost control and was confused. Dumfounded! Speechless! “Ummm, Uhh!” Words failed to form. “Yes, that one on the shelf will do just fine.” Dee burst in. “But it’s a toy!” Jack managed to get out. “And the perfect birthday present for Todd, our fouryear-old toddler. His birthday is next month, and he has been asking for a car so he would have one just like his Dad. Jack, are you alright? You suddenly look so pale and distracted. You couldn’t possibly have thought that I was here to buy a real car, now did you? After all, how could I ever have had a son old enough to drive?” Jack, the consummate salesman, quickly regained his composure and replied, “But of course not; I thought you too young to even have a son! Let me get that one off the shelf for you, and it will be a present from me. You are such a delight; you have made my day!” (And without you knowing it,” he said to himself, “you have taught me to take life just a little less seriously.”) And so ends another day in Levity.

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Pigments of the Imagination Text By BARBARA NATHAN MARCUS, Photos By JOAN LOBENBERG & SOL GOLDSTEIN

nce again, the fine members of the Art Club of CVE outdid themselves. Our semi annual juried group exhibition, entitled Pigments of the Imagination, (thanks to

Myra Mahl for having a contest to name the show) was held at Sugar Sand Park from February 1 until February 25, 2013. When the judges reviewed the art work of our members,

Best in Show: Pierre Branseau; Morning in Bromont

First Place: Michelle Gosselin; Rolling Fog

Hazela’s HAIMASHA HOUR Text By HAZELA WAINBERG, Photos By JONATHON STARR

’d like to thank the participants and the capacity audience for attending the Haimasha Hour on February 6, 2013, in the Party Room. The Village Vagabonds were represented by Sid Rosensweig on the piano, Burt Gallo on the guitar, and Ted Schneider on the trumpet. Sid was exceptional in privately rehearsing and coordinating every number. His input was essential throughout. Other musicians included visiting Joe Murray on the mandolin, and our own in-house fiddler Randy Margitza with his accompanist Bill Weinhaus. Aside from myself on the melodica, there were nine accomplished Mummers musicians: Chuck Prentiss – their lead singer; Aaron Leash on the clarinet; Cheryl Huff on the xylophone; Eunice Alman on the keyboard; Jim Pactor on the banjo; John Lolli on the clarinet; Martin Miller on the sax; Sheldon Glazer on the accordion; and former conductor Mel Marmer expertly on the drums. They were joined by CVE resident Judy Johnson who is a strutter. By the way, their Mummer’s costumed show at CVE has now been scheduled for March 26, which unfortunately falls on Passover, when many residents and snowbirds will be unable to attend. Jocelyn & Jerry Cooper on the auto harp & guitar, not only played along, but provided singing with the melodic vocals of their Kulanu Choir doing Tumbalalaika and songs they themselves had composed. The couple performed an animated Hebrew liturgical number. Their choir consisted of: Alex Gladstone; Aviva Ravel; Carole Shiller; Dawn Mill; Dorothy Michaelberg; Evelyn Cherniak; Harriet Viontz; Len & Mary Warshaw; Muriel Fremeth;

they said that it looked as though they were in a professional gallery and the quality of the art was exceptional. Congratulations and Bravo to all!! What follows is a list of our winners and some titled

Pearl Levy; Rhona Backler; Shirley Herman; Sid Shapiro; Sunny Greenberg; and Ruby Cobrin – the latter who also soloed in Roshhinkes mit Mandeln and Hava Nagila. There was a diverse selection of highlights in the two hour performance. Chuck Prentiss did an exact execution of Menasha Skulnick’s It Shouldn’t Happen to a Dog. Cantor Bernie Finkel welcomed the approaching new moon and Purim, and joined Ted’s poignant rendition of Exodus with Ich Foor Ah-haim. Ted’s chanting with the shofar before Aveenu was cantorial. Anne Helm’s holidaying daughter, Diane Miller, professionally belly danced in costume to Erev Shel Shoshanim and Miserlou. Harvey Lubin’s deep beautiful bass voice resonated in Shalom Aleychem. Merv Blostein was the delightful jokester. Mario and Antoinette Tetso did a quick step dance to Jim’s banjo number of I’ll be Down to Get you in a Pushcart, Becky. Miron Goldszmidt and Nella Edel were the enthusiastic animators and leaders in the two fervent horas. John Lolli did a stirring interpretation of My Yiddisha Mama. Popular entertainer Montrealer Nat Rabinovitch’s performances brought down the house. He coupled with Ted for Oseh

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photos taken at the event. WINNERS LIST: 2 Dimensional Best in Show: Pierre Branseau Morning in Bromont 1st Place: Michelle Gosselin Rolling Fog

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2nd Place: Nicole Jutras Jardine Fabr 3rd Place: Francine Aubry Hope of Life Our special thanks to Joan Lobenberg, Saul Goldstein, Dianna and Norman Berger, for their spectacular volunteerism. Also to the Doyons who hung the show.

Third Place: Francine Aubry; Hope of Life

The CVE Choraleers Text by CAROLE GRIFFIN Photo by DR. ROBERT GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT

ho are the CVE Choraleers? They are a singing group made up entirely of your friends and neighbors – CVE residents. President Dr. Robert Griffin and The CVE Choraleers are looking forward to presenting our Annual Spring Concert this month, titled New Sun in the Sky. Music Director and Pianist, Maestro Bill Weinhaus, has prepared

Shalom, and then with Harvey for Moshiach. He had the audience singing along to Sheine Vi de la Vone, Alle Brider, Rebbe Elimelach, and Bei Mir Bist du Schaen. He then excelled in his own unique version of My Zaidye, and Rumania. Marjorie Miller closed the program

a delightful arrangement of songs. For your pleasure, violinist, Randy Margitza, will add his unique musical touch to complement the chorus and soloists. And an additional attraction! Ted Schneider with his trumpet! We’ll be on stage in our beautiful Clubhouse Theatre on Thursday, March 14, 2013, ready to perform our 38th

presentation for you. Plan ahead – get your tickets early at the Box Office in the Clubhouse lower level for only $8. Call in your friends and relatives so everyone can enjoy our talented Choraleers. For additional information, contact: Esther Abramowitz at 954-4218815 or Shirley Green at 954-426-2107.

with her Yiddish version of God Bless America. Lastly, I’d like to thank Marie Hertzler, and Bev and Irving Gershkovitch for their consultation and collaboration. Jonathan Star took a video, which is now available. He can be reached at 954-480-

6512. I feel truly honored to have been given the wonderful opportunity to coordinate the Haimasha Hour. I have been blessed to work with so many talented artists over the years who all share a mutual passion for Jewish tradition and entertainment. As in all previous aspects and junctures throughout my life, it is now time for me to move on to new projects which may be as simple as two extra days of golf a week, and definitely visiting with family on a more frequent basis. I will certainly look forward to attending, and clearly hope this annual tradition continues…the time has come for me to pass the torch should someone be up to this rewarding challenge. With grateful appreciation.

Choir, Shirley Herman, Sandy Diamond, Muriel Fremeth, Harriet Viontz, In the back row, Mary Warshaw, Dorothy Michaelberg

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SUDOKU

There is really only one rule to Sudoku: Fill in the game board so that the numbers 1 through 9 occur exactly once in each row, column, and 3x3 box. The numbers can appear in any order and diagonals are not considered. Your initial game board will consist of several numbers that are already placed. Those numbers cannot be changed. Your goal is to fill in the empty squares following the simple rule above.

Sudoku doesn’t require any special math skills or calculations. It is a simple and fun game of logic -- all that’s needed is brains and concentration.

1. Fill the grid so that the numbers 1 through 9 appear in each row. 2. Fill the grid so that the numbers 1 through 9 appear in each column. 3. Fill the grid so that the numbers 1 through 9 appear in each 3x3 box. 4. A complete Sudoku puzzle contains the numbers 1 through 9 in every row, column, and 3x3 box. Hint: Start with a square that only has three numbers missing. Look at surrounding squares and grids to see which numbers you need to fill that 3x3 grid. SOLUTION ON PAGE 36B

JUMBLE By CHARLES K. PARNESS

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CVE Symphony Orchestra Guild By MARION G. COHEN

ebruary was a month filled with excitement and adventure for the members of the Symphony Orchestra Guild. We visited the Broadway Collection, an astounding exhibit of the finest costumes from the Broadway Stage. This was followed by a luncheon served at the re-creation of the famed New Tavern on the Green. After lunch, we visited FAU Library to see their exhibit of rare and unique books that are works of art. Members and friends who participated in this venture gave vigorous kudos for the day’s events.

As I write this article, we are preparing for our Annual Gala Fashion Show to take place on Saturday, February 16. Lunch will be catered by TooJays, to be followed by entertainment and door prizes; this will be our seventh annual show. On February 27, we attended Waist Watchers, a parody about food, diet, exercise and relationships, at the Plaza Theater in Manalapan. Then we went on to dinner at Tony Wu in Boca Raton. Did you attend the second performance of the CVE Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, February 19? Our orchestra performed beauti-

ful music of Bizet’s Carmen Entr’acte, Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, Haydn’s Symphony No. 22, Josef Strauss’ Village Swallows and Fucik’s Entry of the Gladiators. We will be closing our season with a performance by the Opera Argento students and faculty on Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse Party Room. This group was so well received

when they performed for us on Sunday, January 13. Tell your friends and neighbors that our invitation to this free concert is extended to them also. We wish to extend our apologies to the members and their friends who purchased tickets for the January 20 performance of the Opera, La Traviata, but were unable to attend, because the bus broke down and the bus company was unable to replace it. We all suffered greatly from this mishap; we returned the fee charged for the cost of the ticket and bus transportation. The Guild counted on this event as a fundraiser for our

CVE Orchestra. To add to our upse,t we must report that those subscribers who managed to reach the theater that day by private car informed us that the Palm Beach Opera Company had rendered a magnificent performance. From comedy to line dancing to fashion displays to serious music, our agenda ran the gamut – all in the interest of raising funds for our wonderful CVE Symphony Orchestra. Are you a member of the Guild? If not, please mail your dues of $10 for single membership and $15 for family membership to Kitty Cole, 7 Oakridge B, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.

CVE Clubhouse Library News

By BARBARA NATHAN-MARCUS

t is with a bit of sadness that we come to the end of another season at CVE. The Village is a marvelous place, full of activities and much fun. The CVE Library is a special place for me; I am totally devoted to all it is,

Condo Docs/ By Laws/ Amendments Condo Docs: Includes: ByLaws, Declaration of Condominium and Amendments Responsibility: Each unit owner is responsible to give to

including the special volunteers that make up the many aspects of it. The Library not only provides many supportive volunteers, but best sellers, historic, “how to” and an amazing plethora of everything to read (and buy).

This month, I will list our newly-ordered large print books. Enjoy! Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly; Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson; Guilt by Jonathan Kellerman; Goldberg Variations by Susan Isaacs; Lawgiver by Herman Wouk; A Hundred Flowers by Gail

Please DO NOT feed the ducks at the pool areas It makes us feel good. The reality is the ducks come looking for a free meal at the pool areas. They are making a mess in the pools as well as on the decks. This is a health hazard and an inconvenience to everyone as the pool and/or pool areas have to be

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should, at closing, be sure to obtain these documents from the seller – or obtain reimbursement for the approximate cost of replacing them. They can be obtained from any title company, such as, Bailey & Woodruff Title Co. Tel. 954-571-7919 for a fee. The cost is $35. Any questions or concerns? Call COOCVE office to speak to a COOCVE Officer.

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Tsukiyama; Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas; The 100-Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Johasson; Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye Out of the Black Land by Kerry Greenwood; Death of Yesterday by M. C.

Beaton; Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith Until next month, happy reading! One more month here for me and then I will write the Library column from our summer home in Ottawa.

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Cooke’s Look at Books By RICHARD WILLIAM COOKE

A monthly look at books of interest – new and, occasionally, not-so-new fiction and nonfiction – available at local libraries, bookstores and from online booksellers.

Back to Blood

By Tom Wolfe, Little, Brown, 704 Pages, $30 At age 81, Tom Wolfe, whose brilliant 1987 novel, Bonfire of the Vanities, made him a literary icon and lauded observer of popular culture, has tried again; this time, with a Miami-based story of drugs, corruption, Cubans and more in South Florida. It’s a challenging read, not because of its literary aspirations, not because of its dizzying plot, not because of its length but because it is the one novel that comes closest to resembling a comic book in print. Examples: “His legs get wound around each other…he’s kneeling over… ‘Arrrggh’ … the raging caja china is coming down on top of him … “Errrnafumph … one end of it hits the wall – CRAAASH!...” “SMACK the Safe Boat bounces airborne comes down again SMACK on another swell and SMACK bounces airborne with emergency horns SMACK from swell SMACK to swell…” “—and Norman and – Magdalena paused for one beat :::::: ‘Mr. Fleishman’ or ‘Maurice’? Uhhh…Maurice :::::: an irresistible ahhhhhh <<< I’ve landed a big fish>>> --“ One may rightfully wonder how writing like this makes it into print. Well, there is a story buried within these cluttered sentences, and it’s

a pretty good one. A vibrant cast of characters – Miami’s Cuban mayor, the City’s black police chief, a muckracking young journalist and his Yale-educated editor, a sexaddiction specialist, a refined young Haitian woman and her Creole-spouting, black gangster style little brother, a billionaire porn addict, crack dealers, conceptual artists at Miami Art Basel, retired New Yorkers at an active adult condo complex, and a nest of shady Russians –are splayed across a wild canvas, purportedly showcasing today’s highenergy, mega-whiz Miami. Of Wolfe, one critic wrote: “He can make words dance and sing and perform circus tricks; he can make the reader sigh with pleasure.” In this new novel, Wolfe makes readers sigh; no argument there!

The Yellow Birds

By Kevin Powers, Little, Brown, 230 Pages, $24.99 “The Yellow Birds is harrowing, inexplicably beautiful and utterly, urgently necessary.” So wrote acclaimed writer, Ann Patchett. The author of this riveting new book, Kevin Powers, served in the U.S. Army in 2004 and 2005 in Iraq, where he was deployed as a machine gunner in Mosul and Tal Afar. In this, his first novel, this veteran of war writes the unforgettable story of two soldiers trying to stay alive. Twenty-one-year-old Private Bartle and eighteen-yearold Private Murphy cling to life as their platoon launches a bloody battle for the city. Bound together since basic training when Bartle makes a promise to bring Murphy safely home, the two have

been dropped into a war neither is prepared for. In the endless days that follow, the two young soldiers do everything to protect each other from the forces that press in on every side – the insurgents, physical fatigue and the mental stress that comes from constant danger. As Murphy becomes increasingly unmoored from the world around him, Barrie takes actions he never could have imagined. From September, 2004, and war-torn Nineveh Province, Iraq, to a heartbreaking April 2009, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, author Powers captures, with compelling intensity, the complexity and life-altering realties of combat service. Written with profound emotional insight, especially into the effects of war on mothers and families, this powerful novel is one no reader will soon forget.

h e F i n e Pri n t – How Big Companies Use Plain English to Rob You Blind

By David Cay Johnston, Portfolio/Penguin, 305 Pages, $27.95 You know all that mumbo jumbo you get on your phone and electric bill each month, all the legal jargon fine print, all those myriad extra charges and fees? Few are understood by the average consumer; we assume them to be legitimate. But as Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, David Cay Johnston, writes in this new book, all that fuzzy mumbo jumbo doesn’t mean anything good. And when it comes to all of those little fees, there are plenty that are illegitimate. He claims we are being systematically exploited by powerful corporations every day and that

these companies squeeze their trusting customers for every last cent, risk their retirement funds and endanger their lives, legally? “Yes,” answers Johnston. How? “It’s all in the fine print,” he says. The abuses range from phone companies that charge customers for consumer upgrades that never happen, to insurance companies that delay disability pay-offs in the hopes the worker will die, to corporations and millionaires deferring taxes for decades and to retirement plan administrators who skim more off the top than they should. In all cases, this is done in a way that is difficult to quantify or to bring up for legal action. The FCC charge on your phone bill – that appears to be a government fee? It actually goes straight to the phone company, Johnston argues. One of the biggest of consumer abuses, he says, is the litany of fees charged by banks on their customers: stop payment fees, overdraft fees, ATM fees, all of which are perfectly legal and rake in billions each year of clear profit. Johnston says banks and other companies rely on fee fatigue to keep customers from complaining. On a positive note, the author shares solutions you can use to fight back and help end devious fee practices once and for all, unless you’re too fee fatigued to bother.

f Your Money Talked, What Secrets Would it Tell?

By Gary Sirak, Amazon. com, 95 Pages, $14.95 Looking for a moneymanagement primer to give to your child or grandchild or to slip into the duffel bag of a

student heading off to his or her first year in college? This little money guide would be one excellent choice. Even those who may be many years out of college but whose knowledge and experience are limited, to date, to check writing and ATM use, this guide would be an excellent beginner’s manual on the finer points of saving, investing and living comfortably no matter your income. Author Sirak is the president of a family-owned business specializing in financial planning, insurance, investments and employee benefits. For more than 30 years, he has worked with businesses to help ensure their success and long-term survival. His short, easy-to-read manual succeeds on one level, in that the author cites his own experiences in dealing with clients, writing clearly and informally in an almost-folksy manner. Chapter headings include: What My Mom and Dad Taught Me; Don’t Get Suckered; Don’t Spend It Before You Get It and Eight Principles of Money. In his foreword, The Vegas Syndrome, he writes about a trip he and his wife took to Las Vegas and how the experience of watching gamblers propelled him into writing a book that would help people understand money, especially their own, emphasizing, “Gambling is the sure way of getting nothing from something.” In what is perhaps the book’s most challenging idea and money secret #1, he writes, “With reflection and awareness, you can identify your own limiting beliefs about money and then focus on eliminating them.” If Your Money Talked contains secrets that are worth discovering.

Answers for “Think Inside The Box” from February issue of the Reporter

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Looking for Something Fun to do For Mother’s Day? By BARBARA SILMAN

he National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Deerfield Beach Section is sponsoring a Mother’s Day Trip to the Copacabana Nightclub in Fort Lauderdale. Whether the children are taking you out and you want a different place to go, or you are on your own, lunch and a show at the Copacabana should be fun for all. The Copacabana in Fort

with salad, choice of three entrees (chicken francese, filet of salmon, prime rib of beef) dessert and coffee and, of course the show Connie and Bobby Together Again at the Copa. The show features Ron Lan’gel as Bobby Darin and Elise Lindley as Connie Francis and the world famous Copa Girls. The cost of $51 covers transportation, lunch, show and all tax and gratuities as well as a small donation to NCJW’s charitable support

Lauderdale is a brand new replica of its namesake in New York City where Bobby Darin drew record breaking crowds. Ron Lan’gel has been performing his impersonation of Bobby Darin for many years here in South Florida, and his aim is to replicate those crowd pleasing performances at the New York City Copacabana right here in South Florida. The trip includes bus transportation from the Clubhouse parking lot, a full lunch

of local agencies providing services to children, women and families here in Deerfield Beach. For further information and reservations contact Sylvia Katcher (954-42189870); Betty Swinkin (954570-9526) or Selma Edelman (954-708-7799) or pick up a reservation form at the Staff Office. Make your reservations as soon as possible as space is limited and we want to accommodate as many as possible.

Thirty-Five Years With The Deerfield Progressive Forum By MEMBERS OF THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM

or the past 35 years, the Deerfield Progressive Forum has been hosting prominent guest speakers every Saturday morning during the winter season at CVE. Designed for those looking for intelligent, in-depth perspectives on cutting-edge issues of the day, these talks go beyond ordinary lectures and even involve the audience in a question and answer period following each talk. In its early years, Forum members were mostly retirees from the Northeast with a history of activism during their working years. Many were union organizers; others had worked for

civil rights and/or worker rights, world peace and other causes. With their arrival in CVE, these progressives, along with others from our neighboring communities, gathered to continue discussions on pressing issues. Soon, they began to invite outside distinguished speakers to address the audience. This framework continues to this day. Notable among our speakers have been Leonard Weinglass, the civil rights attorney who defended the Cuban Five at the U.S. Supreme Court; Patricia Ireland, former president of the National Organiza-

tion for Women (NOW); and Dan Kovalik, Counsel for the United Steelworkers in America. We’ve also enjoyed musical mornings with folksingers Jerry Gray, a CVE resident; Amy Carol Webb; and Rod MacDonald. Now, new members have begun to attend our meetings. Some of them are children of the original Forum group. Others learned about the Forum from their friends and neighbors as well as the CVE Reporter. Recent arrivals from Canada, Europe and South America have found a place where they feel comfortable learning about these political topics. Topics have expanded to cover issues of the 2000s, including technology, medicine

and health care, as well as aging and retirement. We’ve recently heard talks entitled The Politics of Women’s Health by Cynthia Pearson of the National Women’s Health Network in Washington, D.C.; Race and Education by Brian Jones, educator and actor from New York City; and Climate Change in Florida, by Dr. Leonard Berry of Florida Atlantic University. Those of us who volunteer to work for the Forum are extremely proud of our history and the remarkable speakers we have attracted over the decades. We are excited about continuing this tradition for many years to come. Recently, we have been meeting residents throughout Century Village who have

been telling us that they did not even know about our wonderful speakers’ series. It’s now time to get the word out to those who have moved here over the past several years. This article is an invitation to everyone in our community to attend the Forum. We meet every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon in the Activity Center of Le Club. For more information, call 954 4281598. For a map and a list of speakers and topics, present and past, consult our website: www.deerfieldprogressiveforum.org. (The authors are Steve Handler, Phyllis Mansfield, Richard Mansfield, Barbara NathanMarcus, Herman Shwide and Carol Stock.)

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Reminders As you make your way through any given day one moment can bring a rush of remembering A passerby wearing a polka-dot tie Can bring a tear to your eye And you wonder why. Just an initial or two On a cuff or a card Is enough to catch you off-guard. A toddler tugging at mother’s skirt Can mysteriously pull at your heart, Send you right back to the start. There you are on the yellow chair Your mother braiding your hair her trained fingers moving with ﬂair. The mirror reﬂects two faces alike, Preserves what will be remembered each night when you close the light. Lullabyes and love songs, photos And gravestones, Old Spice and Shalimar, weddings and rice. What will be lost and what will outlast in the remembrance of things past. ~ RONA SHEFLER HEFT

Leaving Florida

The Simple Things of Life To dream wonderful things To watch butterﬂies drifting along To hold a newborn baby in your arms To laugh at a funny joke

Body Parts Make no bones about it: parts are parts spleens are spleens— and a body, any body— almost everybody comes equipped with basic chassis. It’s when metaphor saunters in the door that heads are turned Facebook is faced efforts made to toe the mark lend a helping hand while keeping eye upon the ball a civil tongue in cheeky cheek staying alive, staying abreast… or we thumb a nose turn coldest shoulder shake a fist jerk a knee ﬂex our muscles—assume that we alone hold the golden skeleton key to the elite Elbow Room.

Your departure is slowly but surely arriving It’s time to change your easy mode of living We can forget about the 70-85 degree weather Hopefully back home their weather too will be better There is so much calling for services to be curtailed By phone, fax, email or writing when all else failed Do I want to retain my old phone number? Or if not pay more I stop and wonder Ah yes, the post oﬃce is a definite first stop Filling out the change of address from bottom to top Then we must stop all daily newspapers and magazines Tossing out all old ones, wearing your favorite jeans Of course you have to say goodbye to all your dear friends Because soon all social life with them usually ends At home you look at your bulging freezer compartment So much is in there you wonder why the door isn’t bent Should I give my perishables to my next door neighbor? Or keep it with ice bags, my thoughts start to waver Then I need lots of cardboard boxes for packing our stuff, Wondering if 4 or 5 would be enough Then onto the bed you stack your 3 suitcases and travelling bags And try not to pack what you would call your old rags Your best clothing and of course your number one favorite Hoping that with a little weight loss it would still fit Most men could finish packing in 1 hour ﬂat Women take twice as long it’s a matter of fact Make sure you shut off all your faucets the night before Because leaks to the apartment below could cost you a great deal more Have you filled up your car with a full tank of gas? It takes us between 5 or 6 fill-ups till we reach our native Mass. Packing everything, even in our large van, Means squeezing items under and over wherever you can It’s 5:30 a.m. and the alarm clock jars you awake Everything is all set and you check your place once more, Before you leave it and walk out the door, To the circuit meter box you go, To turn off most electricity, except air conditioners, set on low Now you’ve made it my friends, you’ve succeeded at last This year’s memories are now all in the past.

~ ELI COHEN

To eat an ice cream cone To sleep on clean, soft sheets To smell a cake baking in an oven To lie on a beach wrapped in warm sun’s rays To shop in your favorite Gourmet Shoppe To sing your silliest song To talk to grandchildren on the phone Such smiles, This is Living AND The Simple Things of Life! ~ SANDI LEHMAN

~ SANDY WICKER

We Never Know We never know how good it is until it isn’t. One never knows how good it was until it isn’t. I’ll never know how good is good until it isn’t. Hey, you never know…. ~ SANDY WICKER

Restless Sleep eludes me Tossing, turning Moonlight ﬂickers between the slats of the window blinds Colored lights on and off Around the room Red, blue, green Electronics only half asleep The numbers on the clock face In the darkness Seem suspended Time passes The numbers advance Mocking my insomnia ~ JOCELYN COOPER

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My Grandma My Grandma, she’s the best My Grandma, so calm and sweet, My Grandma, so well dressed. My Grandma’s voice is what makes my heart beat.

A Sunday Morning As I look across the wrinkled water From my perch four stories high I see people walking, jogging, biking Underneath the Florida sky.

My Grandma’s words make me feel warm like wool, My Grandma’s advice keeps me cool like the breeze. My Grandma’s cooking always keeps me full. My Grandma’s presence puts all my troubles at ease.

I see a great gray crane With his neck straight and long. Until he walks and then it curves upon itself Then I hear his hungry song.

The New Age The world is getting smaller With an iPad in your hand You can bring it all to you Without moving where you stand.

My Grandma is just like God My Grandma gives me ambition My Grandma makes it sunny when there’s fog. My Grandma is what keeps me wishing. My Grandma shows me heaven My Grandma says, close your eyes My Grandma preaches love just like the reverend. My Grandma is what keeps me alive. So hey Grandma, the same way, you’ve been there for me, I’m there for you too, except for the fact that I’m broke but feel rich, because of you. So from now until eternity know this is true, Nana Bobby, thank you for everything.

I quickly called my neighbor Judy To tell her about the crane. She found him outside her window And she loved him just the same.

With everything getting smaller, Perhaps you will agree, I need everything larger In order for me to see.

Together we watched him, Until he chose to ﬂy. Now we share a memory Of that crane high in the sky.

I have never posted a blog Used Facebook or Twitter, An apple is still a fruit, A mouse an unwelcomed critter.

~ KAREN FARR

In this age of electronic devices In your hand held tight, I have not entered the 21st Century, I’ve remained a TROGLODYTE. ~ LILLIAN MANDELMAN

My Comments

I LOVE You

You’re not alone, my dear I also love this store I’m happy spending a dollar But always spending more

~ YOUR GRANDSON, DYLAN XXXX OOO This poem was written by my grandson who has Tourette’s Syndrome and was not understood by many. I, being an educator for 33 years, knew how to interact with this great guy in his daily stress. I have this poem framed in my home and would like to share the feelings with other grandmothers. ~ BARBARA MUELLER

Sea Story Smoked caked, blackened sheds Reﬂect on stagnant waters Rivulets of oil slicks glide Through indomitable cargo wastes Then vanish in the endless seas Where the ocean winds painfully sigh Engulfing, embracing, engaging, interposed With rusted freighters, and tired out voyageurs…spent Of oblivious sojourns, through wind blown bursts Anointed with rainbows of sea sprays Lie silent in deathly repose, in tepid ﬂotsam and jetsam Waiting …waiting for one more sailing On unmarked highways, through introspective waves Fusions of currents, silent reverberations The men were rough, with rippling strength Weathered, wrinkled, with crows feet masking tired eyes Backs glistening sweat, they loaded rich mans cargo Occasionally cursing a vile seaman’s curse More often they were singing, sea songs Of gone by ages, of Galilee, of legends Preaching peace and love, walking on water Of brave men, of Captains, Courageous, Ahab, Queeg Of Fletcher Christian and William Bligh Of the Mutiny on the Bounty Of chasing Moby Dick They smoked while mechanically Lifting and placing cargo In the cavernous hold of the ship, predestined Storage space with an inexhaustible appetite ~ MARVIN HERSHORN

When State NJ panicked Expecting Hurricane The search for the ﬂashlights Was really insane

Hypnotism of Love I’m so bewildered because of you I’m caught under your trance. I’m powered to think only of you and only of our romance.

There were no Big Box Stores With the ﬂashlights in stock “The Dollar Store will save me” It was my brightest thought

Your eyes bewitch me your lips so sweet, I’m not blind to see I’m past defeat. I prayed, I cried and I fought. Entwined in your web I’m caught, Perhaps this is God’s fate. But a new light shines for me to see That in my heart of blood, there awakes my mystery For I have fallen in love!

I purchased what I needed Was happy as a Fox But what about ﬂashlights? Too bad – they never worked So, if you do your shopping Go ahead and buy But act with a precaution And keep it on your mind ~ MICHAEL GORELIK

~ SANDI LEHMAN Writer’s Block I’ve written one story, so it can’t be too hard With fingers to keyboard, and pen nearby Even a Dictaphone, to avoid retard Now with practice on me you rely. I wait for ideas that are yet to come, Five minutes have passed, and still there are none. Perhaps I should sleep and awake with a thought, But maybe it will end, with rest and naught. So I sit and think of what to write, Wracking my brain with pressure to do, Concentrating on nothing, with all my might, So unencumbered in mind, I could produce for you. ~STAN GALLER

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Sudoku Solution: Cryptogram Solution: AS FOR DOING GOOD, THAT IS ONE OF THE PROFESSIONS WHICH ARE FULL. MOREOVER, I HAVE TRIED IT FAIRLY, AND STRANGE AS IT MAY SEEM, AM SATISFIED THAT IT DOES NOT AGREE WITH MY CONSTITUTION. ~ HENRY DAVID THOREAU

Jumble Solution: 1) FLOWER 2) GIRAFFE 3) COUNTRY 4) SACRIFICE 5) FLAGRANT Answer: “GOLF COURSE” AREA

CHAIRPERSON

VICE CHAIRPERSON

2013 Area Chair and Vice Chair

ASHBY BERKSHIRE CAMBRIDGE DURHAM ELLESMERE FARNHAM GRANTHAM HARWOOD ISLEWOOD KESWICK LYNDHURST MARKHAM NEWPORT OAKRIDGE PRESCOTT RICHMOND SWANSEA TILFORD UPMINSTER VENTNOR WESTBURY

Joe Sachs Naomi Redisch

"D" 1022 "D" 2061

725-2404 725-9175

Josh Rosman Harry Chizeck

"A" 6 "C" 4046

410-8174 426-3178

Joe Rubino Marjorie Campbell Norman Kaplan Eugene Goldman Joe Saraceno

"E" 224 "B" 4019 "K" 254 "C" 353 "D" 2043

418-0768 725-3301 428-1409 429-8313 426-3946

Abe Trachtenberg Elaine Levy Dan Glickman Fran Stricoff Ed Yietz

"K" 364 "B" 1028 "G" 153 "C" 349 " I " 97

419-9730 427-2447 421-6259 570-8112 571-9773

May Golden Don Kaplan Bill Liebman Rita Pickar Jules Kesselman Robert Gravatt Cecile Baskin Bill Epstein

"C" 464 "I" 4018 "C" 49 "S" 4098 "V" 2106 "I" 180 "F" 151 "A" 4015

421-6486 426-9812 415-9715 428-8890 570-9470 725-5999 428-0634 531-0969

Tim Lippman Lori Benoit Ina Liebman Joan Baker Donna Capobianco Toni Ponto Carol Garcy Pete Zambite

"B" 22 "K" 1043 "C" 49 "Q" 2075 'V' 4109 "D" 79 "E" 439 "B" 4028

428-9751 427-2627 561-789-9179 427-9684 263-0645 428-0286 428-6104 941-4870

Ann Rifkin Charles Parness Carmen Colon

"E" 116 "O" 3049 "I" 155

481-8934 725-1384 725-4308

Mary Ann Braun Norma Searle Harvey Masef

"A" 2 "F" 114 "C" 60

571-2266 480-8938 421-2344

Don Kaplan

Council Area Chair

954-426-9812

donaldmkaplan@yahoo.com

Joe Sachs

Council Area Vice Chair

954-725-2404

joeleprof@yahoo.com

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CVE Duplicate Bridge Club Winners for January

By IRVING RUGA

By BERNICE RUGA Bid: 15

♠9

Dlr: South

♥Q 5 4

Vul: N-S

♦Q 9 8 5 ♣Q J 5 3 2 ♠Q 10 4

♠K 7 6 5 3 2

♥J 10 8 3

♥K 7 6

♦K J

♦3 2

♣9 8 7 4

♣A 6 ♠A J 8 ♥A 9 2 ♦A 10 7 6 4 ♣K 10

South will often open 1NT, and after two passes, East will often take advantage of the vulnerability to balance with 2♠ or maybe with a conventional bid such as 2♣, Cappelletti, to show a one-suited hand. After East-West arrive at 2♠, North won’t want to sell out and can double or try 2NT (if south would interpret either call as for takeout) or bid 3♣. After that start, many results are possible: North might play at 3♣ for +110; East-West might compete as high as 3♠; North-South might find their diamond fit where they can make game if North is declarer. (The ♥J opening lead will beat 5♦ by South.) Oddly, North-South can take ten tricks at clubs if South is declarer but one fewer if North declares. North-South’s best chance for a top is to double East at 3♠. Unless East guesses everything right, he’ll be – 300.

The Puzzler By CHARLES K. PARNESS

Strange Pets Each of four men wanted to buy a unit in various sections of CVE; however, each had a strange pet that he wanted to bring with him. In each case, at their interviews, they were informed that the Board of Directors would not approve their pet. Subsequently, each man decided to find a unit in another community. The first names of the four were Allen, Bob, Charlie and Daniel; the last names were Elgar, Felton, Garand and Hoover. Their pets were an iguana, jackal, king cobra and a llama. Here are the clues: 1. Mr. Elgar (whose pet is named Sparky), Allen and Mr. Felton are all from New York. 2. The iguana is not owned by Charlie or Daniel. 3. Mr. Felton does not own the king cobra or the jackal. 4. The llama does not belong to Daniel (whose pet is named Waggles). 5. Allen, who does not own the king cobra, is not Mr. Garand. 6. Bob and Mr. Felton are both retired servicemen. 7. Mr. Hoover is afraid of iguanas. As an exercise, can you identify each man (first and last name) and the pet they had? The Solution to Puzzler – can be found on page 39B.

Saturday 1/5/13 H. Wiseman / J. Wiseman – M. Stark / M. Hanek B. Weinberg / L. Fertik – B. Luber /P. Tepper 1/12/13 E. Ross / S. Lebner – H. Lieberman / E. Luongo M. Bader / J. Giordano – P. Tepper / B. Weinberg 1/19/13 L. Bregman / E. Copelovitch – A. Bruhn / A. Bohmstein R. Devorin / H. Horn – S. Gluckman / R. Schucker 1/26/13 E. Ross / S. Lebner – C. Hendler / M. Hendler B. Weinberg / P. Tepper – M. Bader / J. Giordano Monday 1/7/13 D. Mallett / J. Israel – B. Luber / H. Luber B. King / B. Victor – E. Kirsh / D. Kirsh 1/14/13 S. Lebner / E. Bornstein – S. Gilletz / E. Simberg L. Fertik – B. Feldstein – B. Cordes / H. Lieberman 1/21/13 B. Victor / B. King – S. Alter / L. Freedman

R. Wasserman / B. Weinberg – M. Polster / H. Kurtz 1/28/13 D. Mallett / J. Israel – V. Del Favero / M. Di Michael E. Ross / C. Edelbaum – M. Stark / M. Hanek Tuesday 1/1/13 B. Wolf / B. Luber – R. Ginsberg / M. Ginsberg E. Stricoff / R. Cohen – A. Boisclair / M. Brazeau 1/8/13 P. Heller / C. Schiller – L. Rappaport / L. Pearson D. Kirsh / E. Kirsh – J. Koeman / G. Verreault 1/15/13 B. Wolf / B. Luber – L. Rappaport / L. Pearson V. Del Favero / I. Goldman – M. Mamdell / R. Herzka 1/22/13 D. Kirsh / E. Kirsh – E. Ross / E. Bornstein C. Edelbaum / S. Lebner – E. Brodkin / I. Brodkin 1/29/13 C. Edelbaum / S. Lebner – E. Ross / E. Bornstein V. Del Favero / I. Goldman – R. Schwartz / B. Schwartz

Ducks Run AMUCK! We have been asked by a resident, “Is it OK to feed the ducks?” NO! Feeding ducks causes them to lose their fear of humans; they become accustomed to being fed by residents and will approach people, sometimes becoming aggressive. There have been reported instances of residents being attacked by aggressive ducks, some of which are quite large. In addition, feeding them interferes with their natural diet and encourages them to remain in the area and continue to be a nuisance. The end result is that they swim and poop in the pools and make a mess everywhere. Duck feces is a health hazard and an inconvenience to everyone; particularly those who enjoy the pool facilities, as the pool area has to be closed, cleaned and the pool treated for feces. Remember – food in, equals something unpleasant out!

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Movie Review March By SANDRA PARNESS

HIT AND RUN-This action-filled comedy romance stars Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Kristin Chenoweth and Tom Arnold. Former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardizes his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles. The feds and Charlie’s former gang chase them on the road. R, 100 minutes (Rated R for adult situations). Playing Friday, March 1, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013, 2 & 7:30 p.m. THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLESThis documentary follows a billionaire couple as they begin construction on

a mansion inspired by Versailles and their struggles after their financial kingdom, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, collapses. Virginia Nebab, David Siegel and Jaqueline Siegel star as themselves. PG, 100 minutes. Playing Friday, March 8, 2013, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2013, 2 & 7:30 p.m. TED-As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett’s teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John’s side ever since—a friendship that’s tested when Lori, John’s girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship. Mark Wahlberg and Mila

Kunis star along with Seth MacFarlene as the voice of Ted. R, 106 minutes (Rated R for adult situations). Playing Friday, March 15, 2013, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7:30 p.m. FLIGHT-Denzel Washington stars as an airline pilot who saves a flight from crashing, but an investigation into the malfunctions reveals something troubling. This acclaimed drama also stars Nadine Velazquez and Carter Cabassa. R, 138 minutes, (Rated R for adult situations). Playing Friday, March 22, 2013, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2013, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

ARGO-Ben Aﬄeck, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman star in this Golden Globe Award-winning dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran. R, 120 minutes (Rated R for adult situations). Playing Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 31, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

CVE Symphony Orchestra By WILLIAM P. BRYAN, Ph.D. CVESO Vice President

VE Symphony Orchestra needs your support! Have you ever wondered just what it takes to keep your orchestra, founded in 1981, alive and financially secure? Well, it’s YOU! A brief history of the CVE Symphony Orchestra follows: Our Orchestra was founded in 1981 by Mrs. Stella Lass, a music teacher from New Jersey, who retired to CVE. After the riots in Newark, N.J., she founded the music school for children from deprived homes in that area; and they received free lessons in learning to play musical instruments and in developing musical expertise. The school has been named the Stella Lass Music School and many of its students have achieved prominence in the cultural arts. The CVE Symphony Orchestra, now in its 32nd season, is conducted by professional conductor, Dr. Clark McAlister. Our Orchestra attracts university music performance students, advanced amateur musicians, as well as retired professional musicians who have performed with some of the major professional orchestras in

the United States, such as the Julliard School of Music, The New York Philharmonic and the Eastman School of Music, thus enhancing its sound and its stature. CVE may be the only community of its kind in all of Florida having its own Symphony Orchestra right here in its own backyard, so to speak! It has been noted that the Orchestra is the crown jewel of Deerfield Beach, according to Manager Emerita, Ruth Cousin, in a previous writing about the history of the CVE Symphony Orchestra. Yes, the continued support of your very own community’s symphony orchestra is most vital now. We are all too aware of the need for notfor-profit organizations (the CVESO is one) to rely heavily on its benefactors for survival. There are no other means of additional income to support the ongoing annual concert programs without your personal financial support such as purchasing concert tickets, making financial donations to the symphony orchestra and the terrific, ongoing work done throughout the year by the CVE Symphony Orchestra

Guild under the leadership of Bea Guccione, President. Without your personal support and that of the Guild, we would have collapsed several years ago! We need your help! It was again hopeful that this season’s (2013) concerts would have attracted full houses. But unfortunately, the audience participation levels were not even close. The continuation of your very own CVE Symphony Orchestra is contingent upon the attendance of all music lovers. The symphony orchestra’s survival has never been as dependent on you, our benefactors and audience, as it is now. We have just finished the 2013 concert season on February 19 and need to plan

several concerts for the 2014 concert season, beginning in January, 2014. So tell all, bring a friend and please purchase tickets for the concerts. Bay Management Administration staff, working with the CVE Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, now provides you with the opportunity to purchase as many concert tickets as you want without limitation, and you now may also invite family and friends who do not live in Century Village East. This generosity may secure the continuation of your CVE Symphony Orchestra beyond the 2014 concert season. The cost, per concert ticket, is a small fee for the level of professional musicianship

displayed at each concert. And we need every auditorium seat filled in order to sustain the level and quality of performances that those who regularly attend our concerts have continued to enjoy during each concert season. Because the CVE Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit organization, all ticket purchases and donations are tax deductible. Please talk about your CVE Symphony Orchestra’s potential demise with your families, friends and neighbors. Ask them to help by donating to the orchestra and attending our concerts. Many heartfelt thanks!

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A Snowbird Reviews By JANICE ZAMSKY

ill & Anthony Nunziata: Broadway Our Way – Saturday, January 19, 2013 They were absolutely the stars of last year’s talent preview show; the NUNZIATA twins returned here by popular demand. The only criticism I have of this most talented pair of “Italian Kids” (as they refer to themselves), is that they didn’t sing any opera selections that they excelled in at their talent preview show. Maybe, next time! However, their splendid voices did justice to their repertoire which included Bye, Bye Birdie, Nat King Cole’s The Way You Look Tonight and a vigorous, peppy duet, When The Saints Go Marching In. The handsome and talented twins were at their best as they belted out an Italian favorite, Funiculi, Funicula. They are as personable and handsome as their voices are

glorious. Remember their names; they will be brightly shining stars of tomorrow! New York Three Tenors and a Diva – Sunday, January 20, 2013 “Magnificent” is the only word that can accurately describe this star-studded performance! All three tenors and a soprano gave fantastic performances of a repertoire of all my favorite songs ranging from Opera to Broadway. Although I favor baritones over tenors, these three tenors all had exceptionally robust voices and were dynamic and dramatic. The staging, with our renovations, added to the pizzazz of this show. Some of my favorite songs were: Toreador from Carmen, La Donna E Mobile, Santa Lucia (selections sung in Italian always seem to have more pomp and splendor!). Broadway tunes included selections from West Side Story, Man of La Mancha, Cabaret and Phantom of the Opera. A soulful rendition of

Danny Boy, a Scottish tune and a highly energized New York, New York delighted theater goers. A patriotic rendering of God Bless America with a huge flag waving as a backdrop, was the perfect ending for this superb event. NOT YOUR EVERY TOM, DICK & HARRY – OOPS, STEWIE – Saturday February 2, 2013 It was a glorious evening for aficionados of comedy. Three outstanding funny men delighted a highly enthused CVE audience with their nonstop belly laugh humor. Each star represented a different type of ethnic humor, Jewish, Irish and Italian. Stewie Stone (of Friars Club fame) was my favorite, although all three performers were excellent. Stone carried the brunt of the show, as the first performer. Evidently, the other two gents arrived a little late from a previous engagement. It appeared that Stone had to do some adept ad-libbing which he carried

Answer to the Puzzler from page 37B A. From Clue 1, we learn that Allen isn’t Mr. Elgar or Mr. Felton, and from Clue 5 Allen isn’t Mr. Garand; therefore, Allen is Mr. Hoover. B. From Clue 2, the iguana is not owned by Charlie or Daniel. Clue 7 states that Mr. Hoover does not like iguanas; and from A above, Allen is Mr. Hoover; that leaves Bob as the owner of the iguana. C. Clue 6 – Bob, who owns the iguana, is not Mr. Felton; and Clue 3 states that Mr. Felton does not own the jackal or the king cobra which leaves Mr. Felton as the owner of the llama. D. From the above, Mr. Felton has to be either Charlie or Daniel. Since the llama’s owner is either Allen or Charlie, and Mr. Felton owns the llama and cannot be Allen; therefore, Mr. Felton must be Charlie. E. From the above, we know that Bob owns the

iguana, Charlie Felton owns the llama and from Clue 3, Allen does not own the king cobra; therefore, Allen Hoover must own the jackal and by elimination, that leaves Daniel as the owner of the king cobra. F. Now it appears we are stuck, but not quite. We know that Bob owns the iguana and Daniel owns the king cobra; however, we do not know which one is Mr. Elgar or Mr. Garand. There is a clue we have not used: In Clue 1, Mr. Elgar’s pet name is Sparky and in Clue 4, Daniel’s pet name is Waggles; therefore, Daniel cannot be Mr. Elgar so Daniel is Mr. Garand which leaves Bob as Mr. Elgar. In summation: Bob Elgar owns the iguana, Charlie Felton owns the llama, Daniel Garand owns the king cobra and Allen Hoover owns the jackal.

off smoothly. Tom Cotter (from America’s Got Talent) engaged in Irish humor. How refreshing to see a young comedian, ( a very rare breed these days). The field needs more new, young blood like Cotter. Dick Capri, one of the stars of Catskills on Broadway is well experienced in making audiences roll in the aisles. The evening was very enjoyable to me as I could hear every word. My senior hearing is not improving by any means, so the three comedians must have had excellent and highly effective enunciation. Also, remember there was an upgrade to the theater’s audio system over the past summer. ZERO HOUR – THE ZERO MOSTEL PLAY - Saturday February 9, 2013 This performance was another “sleeper.” I did not expect such a high caliber show. A one man performance can become tedious and boring, but this certainly did not happen. For the whole hour and a half, Jim Brochu held his CVE audience “spell-bound” with his characterization of Broadway star Zero Mostel. Brochu was charismatic and vigorous as Mostel, and most important to me, his enunciation was outstanding throughout his entire performance. This was one of the best one-man shows I’ve ever seen. I never got bored, and the show never lagged. Brochu effectively recreated the emotional ups and downs of Mostel’s stellar career on Broadway to his big disappointments in life. Brochu was brilliant as he dramatically recounted how Mostel’s half-Jewish eleven year old son was not acknowledged by Mostel’s Orthodox mother on her death bed. Poignant memories of U.S. President F.D.R. who started Social Security and the W.P.A. which subsidized artists and especially of blacklist-

ing sanctions provided great emotional fodder for Brochu’s show. Mostel’s best friend committed suicide after he was blacklisted as a red and lost his job as the Uncle on the Goldbergs radio show. The script was as clever as Brochu’s performance. What a stellar season for shows, no “bombs” yet. RE-EMERGING! THE JEWS OF NIGERIA – Monday February 11, 2013 This was a special showing of a documentary film which was an official selection of film festivals in Boston, Washington, Vancouver and Africa. The subject was fascinating- a tribe of natives deep in Nigeria, surrounded by extreme poverty and lacking all the convenience of modern life, are practicing Orthodox Judaism (strict observance of the Sabbath and Kashrut dietary rules.) The only criticism I have of this informative movie is that it could use some “tighter” editing. Some of the film seems very repetitious. SHALOM –Sunday February 17, 2013 Forty tireless, high energy and very talented dancers and singers gave CVE theater goers another taste of Israel culture. Ethnic music and their female singers contributed to the evening’s performance as well as the multi-media effect with background screen projected images. Giving the audience a glimpse into “Hasidic Life” the male “bottle dancers” were great and quite amazing. In my humble opinion The Fiddler on The Roof segment was the highlight of the whole show. No matter how many times I hear the songs, I never tire of them, the tunes are so beautiful. The costumes and especially the choreography were noteworthy in this presentation.

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March & April 2013 Wednesday, March 6 The Bronx Wanderers

Friday, March 15 Mummers Band

Saturday, March 30 Cavendish Classics

Saturday, March 9 Three Men And A Baby Grand

Saturday, March 16 Sarge

Saturday, April 6 The Mystics

Sunday, March 17 Michael Cavanaugh

Saturday, April 13 Cavendish Presents

Wednesday, March 20 Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues

Saturday, April 20 Josie O’Donnell

Saturday, March 23 An Evening With Hal Linden

Saturday, April 27 Ashley & Ric

Sunday, March 10 You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! Wednesday, March 13 Earl Turner, The Ultimate Showman

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38 36 34 32 30

AA 38 36 34 32 30

114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101

113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101

112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101

111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101

110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101

109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101

SECTION A

38 36 34 32 30

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15

1 3 5 7 9 11 13

1 3 5 7 9 11

SECTION D

SECTION B

FF 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 FF

SECTION D

EE 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 H H H H EE 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 EE H H H H 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 EE

28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 DD 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 DD

DD 38 36 34 32 30 DD

28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 CC 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 CC

CC 38 36 34 32 30 CC

AA 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 AA

109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101

108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101

107 106 105 104 103 102 101

28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 BB 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 BB

28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

107 106 105 104 103 102 101

106 105 104 103 102 101

BB 38 36 34 32 30 BB

16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

14 12 10 8 6 4 2

SECTION C

SECTION E

29 31 33 35 37

29 31 33 35 37 DD

29 31 33 35 37 CC

29 31 33 35 37 BB

29 31 33 35 37

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12 10 8 6 4 2

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New East shuttle bus schedule in effect as of January 2, 2012

East Route: Mon-Wed-Fri 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Leave CVE

Sawgrass Promenade

N. Broward Medi cal Pl aza

Sawgrass Promenade

Arri ve CVE

9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15

9:10 9:55 10:40 11:25 12:10 12:55 1:40 2:25

9:20 10:05 10:50 11:35 12:20 1:05 1:50 2:35

9:30 10:15 11:00 11:45 12:30 1:15 2:00 2:45

9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00

East Route: Tuesday-only 9 a.m. – 3 p.m Leave CVE

Boca Center

Town Center

CVS Pharmacy

Arri ve CVE

9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15

9:15 10:00 10:45 11:30 12:15 1:00 1:45 2:30

9:25 10:10 10:55 11:40 12:25 1:10 1:55 2:40

9:35 10:20 11:05 11:50 12:35 1:20 2:05 2:50

9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00

East Route: Thursday-only 9 a.m. – 3 p.m Leave CVE 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15

Festival Flea Market

Kosher Market

Aldi’s Market Market

Al di 's

Arri ve CVE

9:15 10:00 10:45 11:30 12:15 1:00 1:45 2:30

9:25 10:10 10:55 11:40 12:25 1:10 1:55 2:40

9:35 10:20 11:05 11:50 12:35 1:20 2:05 2:50

9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00

East Route: Saturday (Town Center) 10 a.m. – 5 p.m Leave CVE

Boca Center

Town Center

CVS Pharmacy

Arri ve CVE

10:00 10:45 11:30 12:15 1:00 1:45 2:30 CVE 3:30 CVE 4:20

10:15 11:00 11:45 12:30 1:15 2:00 2:45 Church 3:40 Boca Ctr 4:35

10:25 11:10 11:55 12:40 1:25 2:10 2:55 Boca Ctr 3:55 Town Ctr 4:50

10:35 11:20 12:05 12:50 1:35 2:20 3:05 Town Ctr 4:05 CVS 5:00

10:45 11:30 12:15 1:00 1:45 2:30 3:15 CVS 4:15 Church 5:10

East Route:

Sunday-only

10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m

Leave CVE

Festival Fl ea Market

Kosher Market

Aldi’s Market

Al di 's Market

Arri ve CVE

10:30 11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00 3:45

10:45 11:30 12:15 1:00 1:45 2:30 3:15 4:00

10:55 11:40 12:25 1:10 1:55 2:40 3:25 4:10

11:05 11:50 12:35 1:20 2:05 2:50 3:35 4:20

11:15 12:00 12:45 1:30 2:15 3:00 3:45 4:30

Sundays and Holidays Leaves every half hour from Clubhouse 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Leaves every half hour from Clubhouse 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mini-bus to Plaza Ceases service each evening from Clubhouse at 7:30 p.m. Route #1: Clubhouse, Berkshire A, B & C, Upminster Pool, Swansea A, Century Plaza, Westbury, Cambridge, Durham, Clubhouse. Route #2 Clubhouse, Durham A & V on Century Blvd., Islewood, Oakridge A & B, Prescott A & E, Newport, Oakridge C & D, Lyndhurst Pool, Keswick, Restaurant, Clubhouse. Route #3: Clubhouse, Berkshire A, B & C, Upminster Pool, Swansea A & B, Upminster A-M, Richmond, Farnham, Grantham A-E, Harwood, Markham A-K, Lyndhurst corner, Keswick, Clubhouse. Route #4: Clubhouse, Berkshire A, B & C, Ashby, Farnham, Harwood, Grantham F, Markham S & T, Oakridge Pool, Oakridge F-V, Markham L-R, Lyndhurst corner, Keswick, Clubhouse.

CVE 4:20 CVE 5:15

Route #5/6: Clubhouse, Ellesmere, Ventnor, Tilford A-R, Le Club/Activity Center, Reporter/Medical Center, Tilford S-X, Tilford P-R, Le Club/Activity Ctr/Medical, Prescott F-G, Oakridge corner, Markham corner, Lyndhurst corner, Ellesmere-Century Blvd, Keswick-Century Blvd, Parking LotDepot, Clubhouse. Show nights, Express A & B – Motor Coaches will run an hour before the show and after. As of 6/27/11

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Help us Help YOU get answers from COOCVE & Master Management Contact your Building President, or in their absence, your Area Chair

If your President or Area Chair cannot help you, the Area Chair will bring your concern to the COOCVE Officers and they will get an answer back to you...

COOCVE Board of Directors

Master Management

If you wish to contact us directly, just drop off a note with your: Name, Address, Phone, Email, Date and the Question or Issue. We will be happy to get it to the right person for you.

STOP at Pedestrian Crosswalks

Bicyclist Rules For Pedestrians

Florida law requires drivers to STOP when a person is in or attempting to cross the street at a marked pedestrian crosswalk until the person has cleared the crosswalk. The same goes for when pedestrians are not yet at the point where they are crossing your lane – if they are in the crosswalk at all, you must STOP. You must remain STOPPED while the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which your vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.

Bicycle rules for sidewalk-crosswalk use: • Must yield to pedestrian on sidewalk or crosswalk. • Must give “audible warning” when overtaking a pedestrian on sidewalk or crosswalk. • Must comply with bicycle user requirements that apply generally , e.g., requirement that “Every bicycle in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with a lamp…[etc.]“.

The Law in Florida is CLEAR:

Most crosswalks are marked by painted lines and a yellow sign with an image of a person walking. Outside the Village, some signs are marked “YIELD,” which means a driver must STOP COMPLETELY for pedestrians – not just slow down. Drivers: • Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. This means stopping when necessary to let a pedestrian cross. • Drivers may not overtake other drivers stopped at a crosswalk • Drivers must yield even if there are no pavement markings at the crossing. • Turning vehicles must yield to pedestrians crossing on a green light or with the WALK signal. Pedestrians: Make crosswalks work for you! Follow these rules. • Wait for the walk signal. • At crosswalks without traffic signals, place only one foot off the curb in the street. • Wait for the cars to stop. • NEVER, NEVER STEP IN FRONT OF A MOVING VEHICLE! • Keep looking for oncoming vehicles as you cross each lane • Keep looking from side to side and over your shoulder for turning vehicles as you cross. • Thank drivers with a friendly wave.

We need your help to make our Village safer for pedestrians of all ages. Florida Statutes 316.130

Florida Statutes 316.2065

Pedestrians: At night wear light, reﬂective clothing.

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