Paws Claws & Hooves | South Jersey September 2022

SOUTH JERSEY | SEPTEMBER 2022

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Thousands will attend the Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter’s annual Paw Prints PetFest & 5K Former Ms. New Jersey, Kaitlyn Schoeffel to help kick off ceremonies On Sunday, October 9th, 2022 beginning at 10:00am, thousands of attendees, including 5K runners/walkers will participate in the Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter’s biggest fundraising awareness event of the season.

In its 5th year at historic Smithville Park – Eastampton,

The first time I was hired to teach Canasta I was thrilled (I love Canasta!). My lesson was prepared, my handouts were ready and the class went off without a hitch. Everyone said they enjoyed the class and left ready to return the next week to continue learning Canasta. Sev-

this day-long event will feature games, contests, dog friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, music and more including this year’s Beverage Garden sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Celebrating its’ tenth-year anniversary as a 501©3 nonprofit, Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter works

alongside the shelter to provide volunteer support, advanced medical care, spay & neuter assistance, and foster placement.

As a Best Friends Network partner, FOBCAS works with the community to educate and support initiatives by implementing proven methods, including trap-neuter-return, and inspir-

ing communities to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. Together, we will Save Them All. Davis Honda’s General Manager Ron Derouin has this to share about why their organization is this year’s Signature Sponsor. “As a pet owner, I am thrilled to partner with the

Crazy for Canasta

eral days later I got a call. The students were calling the facility upset that I wasn't teaching Canasta and that all my rules were wrong. I was shocked. I taught the Canasta I knew and loved. Then it hit me there is no real wrong version of Canasta, only variations, the Canasta I

knew was not necessarily the same Canasta that other people played. Canasta beyond its core mechanics is widely varied. They asked me if I would teach the facility's popular version of Canasta? I happily obliged. I got a copy of the rules that were common in the facility, took a moment to

let them sink in, and I began to teach their variation of Canasta, full steam ahead.

I became obsessed. How many versions of Canasta were there?

My research has shown that there are as many versions as there are groups who play it.

Every person I met who played

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Canasta had some variation that was new to me. Now, when I teach Canasta I start with the four person partnership version (currently the most popular). The rules I teach are the rules that I have found are common to nearly every Canasta version I have encountered. As players get more comfortable with the basics, new rules are added that increase the fun factor. A key ingredient to enjoying Canasta is remembering that there are no “wrong” versions of Canasta – just variations.

It is an organic game.

What is Canasta? It is a card game played with two full decks of regular cards including the jokers. I like to call it Grown-Up Go Fish. The goal is to collect points by grouping like cards together (melding) and creating completed canastas (a canasta is 7 of a kind (7 Kings, 7 fours, etc.))

The Canasta version that is most popular now is 4-person partnership Canasta. Are there other versions? Of course, you can play two, or three person Canasta or you can play an extended form of Canasta called Hand and Foot that allows for more than four players.

Game Friendzy is offering a Saturday Special: Learn Canasta in a Day, Saturday, September 17, 10 am – 2 pm. It is designed both for new players and also for players returning to canasta. There will be breaks and time for (bring your own) lunch. You don't need to come with anyone, we make please see CANASTA, page 4

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Our unconditional love of pets Our pets can help decrease loneliness, relieve stress and anxiety, and provide opportunities for exercise, play, and recreation. They do not judge and are quick to forgive. They are always happy to spend time with you, whether playing or simply sitting in the same room.

Think about how your pet has enriched your life through your relationship with them and the activities you do together. In return, all we need to do is provide them with care and love.

As a local Realtor, and a huge animal lover myself, I never underestimate the importance of incorporating a pet’s needs into my client’s home search criteria. Whether it is a fenced in yard, quiet street, nearby parks, the layout of the house or plenty of land for farm animals to graze, pet needs are high in priority for many buyers. Feel free to reach out to me and begin your new home search for you and your fur family at 732690-0888 or cynthiabeechler@ gmail.com.

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PAWS, CLAWS & HOOVES SPECIAL SECTION — SEPTEMBER 7-13, 2022

Hometown artist Kenny Curcio to headline at Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival 2022 The annual Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival will be held on Friday September 16th from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday September 17th from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at Medford Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, New Jersey. Considered “Medford’s Biggest Party of the Year,” the event is organized by the Medford Business Association and presented by Shop Rite of Medford. Parking and admission are free, and the event is open to all ages.

This year’s event will feature a massive beer tent courtesy of True Value Rental of Medford and sponsored by Taunton Forge Liquors. On tap will be well-known national and international brands and Oktoberfest brews, as well as local crafts from King’s Road, Farm Truck,

and Zed’s. Shop Rite of Medford will provide German food favorites and food trucks will be on site with plenty of other options.

Saturday will also feature a vendor fair with scores of local businesses, crafters, artisans, and activities for children. “The Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival draws many people to Freedom Park every year allowing our local businesses and vendors to connect with the community. Many of our guests also move on towards Main Street and the surrounding area for after-party drinks, food specials and shopping,” said MBA President Chantal Capodicasa.

In addition to the great food and beer, guests return every year for the music. This year’s event will feature 20 musical artists on two stages. Friday

night’s main stage will see performances by Green Knuckle Material, Swing That Cat, Brother Starling, and a closing classic rock party set from WMGK house band Stranger Than Normal.

Friday night on the gazebo stage is all about the local indie music scene. Following an opening set by the house band from the Cherry Hill School of Rock, the Gazebo will rock with music from Pizzle & The Sizzle Sisters, Cat in the Wall, Floracene, and The Ricky Hess Band.

Saturday’s main stage will be headlined by a special hometown show from country rock artist Kenny Curcio, who grew up in Medford and now splits his time between Jersey and Nashville. Preceding his band on the main stage on Saturday will be performances from Badd

Kitti, Stella Ruze, The Blues Reincarnation Project, The Brothers Union, and Taylor Ash. Saturday’s Gazebo Stage lineup focuses on exceptional singer-songwriters, including The Gender Gnomes, Calista Garcia, Ian Miller, Von Roz, and Kylie Westerbeck, plus a Internal tribute to country queens from Patty Irwin, and a closing allstar jam led by Dylan Hepner and featuring musicians from the whole weekend.

According to MBA First Vice-President Bob Egan, “The music lineup this year is among the best we’ve ever had. Having multiple music stages going on simultaneously means that you can always find something you like.”

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tables as you arrive (it's a great way to meet new people). The fee is $50/person and each player receives a new deck of Canasta cards and a handout with the basic Canasta rules.

Registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Game Friendzy..

If you already know how to

• Live Music • Beer Garden • Food Trucks • Business Expo* • Children’s Activities*

play, we also have social canasta times (see www.gamefriendzy. com for more information).

I look forward to seeing you at the tables to enjoy this wonderful game.

Bernadette Hennessy May Owner of Game Friendzy P: 856-795-7529 - www.gamefriendzy.com - info@gamefriendzy.com

Saturday Canasta Class In Person Learn Canasta in a Day Saturday, September 17th 10 am – 2 pm: $50/person Everyone gets a complimentary Canasta card deck & basic rules booklet

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This year’s event will also feature three heats of a Bavarian Steinholding competition sponsored by King’s Road Brewing Company, with judges from the United States Steinholding Association. One heat will be held on Friday and two will be held on Saturday with the winners of each heat advancing to the New Jersey State Finals on October 22 at the Medford Feed Mill. Interested participants can sign up in person at the event.

Kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy the children’s activities and playground areas. Free parking is available at Freedom Park and the surrounding areas. For more information visit www.medfordoktoberfest. com

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Registration Required For information or to register call 856-795-7529 7 Carnegie Plaza, Suite 400, Cherry Hill, NJ www.gamefriendzy.com