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Briar II News
Holiday Luncheon
Volume 19, Number 10
Published by the Homeowners of Greenbriar II, Brick, N.J.
By Patricia Vincelli,
Photos by Rose Marie Lodico and Judy Muldoon
February 2015
December 3rd was
a dreary, misty day
outside, but inside the
Waterview Pavilion it
was warm and friendly
everyone was having
fun and chatting with
friends at our Holiday
Luncheon.
We were entertained by Wild Rose,
and our own Dave
Whitaker playing the
sax. They played a
variety of songs that
we could sing with
and some line dancing tunes which had the dance floor packed. At one point we even had a duo (Pat Cerro and Joanne
Casey) “rapping” a tune.
The choices for dinner were chicken, broiled filet of sole and prime rib. We all enjoyed our dinners and the yummy
cheese cake with strawberries on top. Everyone received a snowflake cookie, made by Karen McConnell and her helpers.
Our thanks to Karen and all of her committee members who worked tirelessly to help us begin the Holiday Season. The
committee members were Camille Agresta, Joanne Casey, Pat Cerro, Kathy and John Fahey, Sissie Jones, Diane Mansfield,
Angela Marsella, Dolly Miceli,
Mary Nitschke, Ginny Rimback,
Anne Marie Willcox, Mary Lou
Whitaker, Nina Zamarra and last
but not least, Phil McConnell. The
beautiful poster was made by our
computer whiz, Judy Muldoon.
Happy New Year To All!
More photos on
pages 4 & 5
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Greenbriar II
Board Meeting
Board of Trustees
President - John Fahey
1st Vice President - Philip McConnell
2nd Vice President - Frank Jones
Secretary - Rita Hahn
Treasurer - Bill Philipson
Wed., Feb. 4
Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.
Also
Wed., Feb. 18 in Auditorium
Televised on Channel 97 at 10:00 a.m.
Briar II News Staff
Colleen Tierney, Ren Relli,
Rose Marie Lodico, Judy Muldoon,
Pat Cerro, Pat Vincelli, and Mary Ann Pecci
Circulation
Colleen Tierney,
Judy Muldoon, Barbara DeRosa, Pat Vincelli,
Elise Martell, Mary Ann Pecci, Annette Luccioni,
Carmen Panfan, Vince Horsting,
Richard & Betty Gerber,
Janet Kain, Peg Jaeger, Val Hickey,
Joe Zubrowski, Mary Kupka-Irski
These are the substitutes:
Dorothy Westpy, Rita Hahn, Bonnie Rosa,
Connie Safran, Don Briden, Anne Marie Wurdarski
and Marge Donovan
Policy
Contributions: We invite readers to send articles
of interest to the GB II community, including photographs, drawings, and letters to the editor. Material
must include the writer’s name and address, and
preferably be less than 500 words for articles and
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and your ideas for new articles.
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from residents of GB II. They must not compete
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Editing: All material is subject to approval by
the editorial committee which reserves the right to
edit, condense, or reject it. Material published does
not necessarily represent the views of the editors nor
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We accept no responsibility for any advertisements. If there
are any complaints concerning an advertiser, please contact
them directly. If you receive no satisfaction, you can contact
your Better Business Bureau or the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs.
All residents are invited to attend!
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Deadline for submission of articles for the
March Issue of the Briar II News is February 4.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Editorial Staff
We Thank You
The Briar II News staff thanks the following people for
their contribution to this edition of the paper: Lucille Anlas,
Marie Ferrara, Sal & Yvonne Grosso, Marie Karpeles,
Evelyn Klapphoz, Barbara Kochie, Roseanne Perrella,
Walter Pruiksma, Bob Pocoroba, Ginny Rimback and
Theresa Schmidt.
THANK YOU
I would like to thank everyone who helped make
Nancy’s Dream Luncehon a memorable day. I think everyone had a great time seeing old friends and meeting
some new ones.
Thanks to Pat Vincelli, Karen McConnell, Anne Marie
Willcox for all your help, Judy Muldoon who designed our
beautiful invitation. It was greatly appreciated.
Thanks to our chauffeurs who drove some of our
guests, the hostesses at our tables, the entertainers who
did a great job and yes, to you ladies who did such a wonderful job cooking and serving the food. Without all your
help there would have not been a Nancy’s Luncheon. Let’s
continue the legacy of Nancy’s Dream.
To our guests: (gracious doesn’t cover it). You were
all so nice. The phone calls and thank you notes I received
after the luncheon were so appreciated. Thanks, again. We
love you all and hope to see you next year.
God Bless, Jan Lavance
***
Would like to extend my thanks to the R&A Committee
for the wonderful New Year’s Day Brunch.
It was a perfect way to start the year 2015. All the
members of the R&A always work so hard and are deserving of a huge pat on the back.
Sincerely, Gail Moensch
Continued on page 9
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Attention
March 19th the Women's Club is presenting
a speaker on Women's Folklore!
Bonnie McCauliff from Aristicare at Manchester
will provide lunch, and there will be
a representative who will be speaking.
Attention GBII
If you are interested in
learning how to play
Bridge in 2015
Call Arlene Morgan
732-785-5979
At the February Women's Club Meeting there will
be a sign-up sheet so we can estimate how many
women will be attending the meeting.
There will be a limited seating for the
March meeting!
Call Rose Marie Lodico at 732-840-9546
SPRING SCHEDULE (Abbreviated)
GRUNIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT OCEAN COUNTY College
Concerts and Performing Arts
Monday, February 9
Anthony McGill
Concert
Thursday, February 24
Chanticleer
“The world’s reigning male chorus”
Sunday, March 22
Emerson String Quartet
Saturday, April 11
Hit Men
featuring former stars Frankie Valli &
The Four Seasons
Saturday, May 30
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
NEA Jazz Master
For Ticket Information, request complete schedule, and concert times
Call 732-255-0500 or Online @ tickets.ocean.edu Grunin Center
(Main Campus, Toms River) Mon-Fri • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Visit our website and join our email list
To receive updates and early notifications
About upcoming events!
Thanks to Joe Marsella for submitting this information.
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February Happenings
By Patricia Vincelli
Sunday, February 1 - Maintenance Fees Due, $145
Sunday, February 1 - Super Bowl Sunday, “Souper” Bowl
at Clubhouse, 2:00 pm -$5.00
Monday, February 2 - Groundhog Day
Monday, February 2 -Recycling
Wednesday, February 4 - Board Meeting, Conference
Room, 10:00 am
Friday, February 6/13/20/27 - Bazaar Workshops, 10:30
am
Sunday, February 8 - GB II Movie (to be announced)
2:00 pm
Thursday, February 12 - R&A Meeting, 9:30 am
Saturday, February 14 - Valentine’s Day
Sunday, February 15 - Welcome Committee Social, 3:00
pm
Monday, February 16 - President’s Day, Clubhouse Office
closed/No Bus/No Mail/No Recycling
Monday, February 16 - Garden Club Meeting, 10:00 am
Tuesday, February 17 - “Fat Tuesday” Details to be announced
Tuesday, February 17 - Recycling
Wednesday, February 18 - Board Meeting, Auditorium,
10:00 am, Televised on Channel 97
Wednesday, February 18 - Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18 - No Garbage
Thursday, February 19 - Garbage Day
Thursday, February 26 - Library Committee Meeting,
9:30 am
Thursday, February 26 - Women’s Club, 1:00 pm. A
presentation will be given by Pat Merz who worked
on a float for the Rose Bowl Parade.
Friday, February 27 - TV/Audio Meeting, 10:00 am
All other activities remain the same.
No Serenaders Rehearsals
GB II BUS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 4 - Monmouth Mall, 9:30 am
Wednesday, February 11 - Freehold Mall/Wegman’s,
9:30 am
Wednesday, February 18 - Ocean County Mall, 9:30 am
Wednesday, February 25 - Delicious Orchards, 11:00 am
Friday, February 27 - AC Moore/Burlington Coat/Stop
& Shop/Top Tomato
Greenbriar II Garden Club Up-Coming Gardening and Flower Show Dates
Contact person: Barbara Kochie 732-598-6059
As the Greenbriar II Garden Club is informed about gardening classes or flower shows, we will
be putting their dates into the Greenbriar II News. If any residents have information about events
at other gardening clubs, please contact Barbara Kochie at 732-598-6059 so the information can
be passed on to club members and residents.
PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
February 28-March 8
Note below up-coming gardening and flower
Pennsylvania Convention Center,
shows:
Philadelphia, PA
Deep Cut Orchid Show
February 5-8
Dearborn Market, Holmdel, NJ
NJ Flower and Garden Show
February 12-15
New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, NJ
Springfest Garden Show
March 12-15
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Rutgers Home Gardeners School
March 21
Hickman Hall, New Brunswick, NJ
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Best Wishes
Good Luck Cake
Much success to Sam Brancatelli
in your new location!
Congratulations Jane Pedersen, for your 14 years as administrator of Greenbriar II. Good luck in
your future endeavors!
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It Is Truly a Small World
By Rosanne Perrella
People are always saying what a small world it is. Well
I can say that it really does get smaller every day. Last November, knowing I would be retired by the next Teddy Bear
Tea, I signed up to be on the list to dress a Teddy Bear at the
Greenbriar clubhouse. What I didn’t know was that after the
tea in November you get invited to a luncheon. That was
a surprise. So on December 9th I got on the Greenbriar II
bus, along with 21 other ladies. It was a very nice luncheon.
Thank you Arista Care at Manchester.
When the luncheon was over and we got on the bus
to go home, Jane Azzaretti decided to take my seat next
to Diane Mansfield, and I ended up in Jane’s seat. I didn’t
mind What happened next was Lee Martell asked if she
could sit next to me. “Of course,” I said. “That is how you
make new friends in Greenbriar, right?”
As Lee and I spoke, we asked questions like, “Where
did you grow up, where did you live?” I said, “Long
Branch.” Lee told me that her husband lived in Long
Branch, too. “No connection.” I thought. They were a little
older than I. So we continued talking; after all, it’s a 25
minute ride home from Manchester. Then we talked about
Long Branch. My dad had a barber shop on Broadway, and
we lived on Chelsea Avenue. I have two brothers, etc. She
mentioned a man named Nick, and I said, “Yes, he remodeled our house.” Well, with that she said, “My husband
worked with Nick, and I remember going to see him on a
Saturday while he worked on a house on Chelsea Avenue.
I also remember horrible screaming going on. Some little
girl was cleaning a bird cage with a vacuum and sucked
up one of the parakeets!” Lee asked me, “What is your
name?” “Rosann” I say .... Lee replies, “Oh, my! You are
the little girl who vacuumed the bird cage!” I asked, “What?
How did you know it was me?” (Trying to be like “doesn’t
everyone vacuum bird cages?”)
The reason she knew so much was that the tenants who
lived in the upstairs apartment are good friends with her.
She would visit them, and knew the house. Oh my, what a
small world it is. After nearly 60 years I meet the woman
who was there for such an event. I lost it - started laughing
so hard that I cried.
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Rosanne, Don’t Fret.
You’re Not Alone
By Colleen Tierney
Somewhere in this issue of B2N, Rosanne Perella wrote
her story about how, when she was a young girl, she had
accidentally vacuumed up one of her parakeets while cleaning the cage with the vacuum. Rosanne, you’re not alone.
One evening my parents received an hysterical phone
call from my sister. She had been using the vacuum to clean
the parakeet’s cage and guess what - WHOOP - there went
the bird. Her husband was also too shaken to try to remove
the poor bird, especially since this was one of those early
“stick vacs” that had fan blades exposed inside. My father
had to remove what was left of the bird.
I have to add that I use my ShopVac to vacuum my
birds’ cages - however, they are canaries, living in cages
that are 36” high, 36” long and 24” wide. Plus, unlike
parakeets which are rather tame and somewhat fearless,
canaries stay on the uppermost perch, far from the business
end of the vacuum, which I only use on the cage bottom.
So far, at least, I’ve been lucky - but anything is possible.
Thank You
To the Greenbriar Community,
I would like to thank all my friends and neighbors, who
have sent me cards and good wishes in acknowledgement
of my receiving the insignia of the Legion of Honor and
the French Legion of Honor Medal.
The French Government’s Award was a great tribute,
but I consider it an honor that my peers recognized my
service during WWII and were kind enough to let me know
how much they care.
Sincerely, Bob Pocoroba
***
Dearest Friends,
We are forever grateful for the love and support we
have received these past months from the GBII community. The cards, gifts, calls, transportation to doctors, and
especially the delicious food meant so much to Sal and me.
We thank you all for your heartfelt kindness and for
making us feel like part of your family. God Bless You!
With love and affection, Sal & Yvonne Grosso
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SCROOGE
By Pat Cerro
The play Scrooge, by any other name, whether it be
titled Scrooge or A Christmas Carol still has the same “bah
humbug” story line. I have seen variations of this play either
in the theater or in the movies on TV. I enjoy the many
different ways the Dickens’ tale is told; all of them quite
entertaining and intriguing. During the Christmas holidays
I had the pleasure of seeing the Spring Lake Theatre Company’s production of Scrooge. Apparently, Spring Lake has
been performing this play as an annual tradition since 1982.
This was my first experience. But I know of people who
have formed this tradition as part of their annual Christmas
event for their family. What a pleasurable way to remove
ourselves from the hustle, bustle and stress of the holiday
season and simply enjoy the performances of Scrooge by
this amazing cast. These fine actors are spreading the true
joy of the Christmas season.
In case you might not remember, the story line is
about a miserly old man, Ebenezer Scrooge, who owns
a money lending business. Among his many flaws, he
despises Christmas as a “humbug”, and subjects his clerk,
Bob Cratchit to grueling hours at a low pay. On Christmas
Eve day, he rudely refuses his nephew’s Christmas dinner
invitation, and turns away two charitable workers seeking
donations for the poor. On Christmas Eve night he under-
Welcome
goes a profound experience of redemption, after being
visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and
the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption comes to life in this enchanting production filled with
the splendidly dressed and electrifying arrival of ghosts,
jubilant dancing and musical numbers and plenty of “bah
humbugs”, as Scrooge comes to discover the joy of love.
You, too, will fall in love with this marvelous tale over
and over again. As the Ghost of Christmas Present tells
Scrooge: “There is never enough time to say or do all the
things we wish. The thing is to do as much as you can in
the time that you have.” Great advise, and let’s incorporate
it into our daily living starting today!
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Canine Column
By Colleen Tierney
So much has been written and discussed about which
breeds, or dogs of mixed ancestry, are more intelligent.
What about the dogs considered among the less intelligent?
There isn’t as much published regarding these, but in order
to build a correct and factual statement on either side there
is an extremely important factor that must not be ignored.
Dogs have been selectively bred by humans to perform
specific tasks which were (are) needed and desired. Also,
what constitutes “intelligence” in a person’s mind?
Is the dog that eagerly shows off numerous and complicated “tricks” an indication that it is highly intelligent?
Is the dog which consistently wins high scores in obedience smarter than one which can barely follow the most
basic command? Not likely, and these are facts regarding
these beliefs.
Many breeds of dogs, particularly those classified in
the Hound Group, were specifically bred to stubbornly
follow their quarry, whether by scent or sight. There was
no desire nor need on the part of humans who depended on
their Hounds to have a dog that would follow the hunter’s
commands without hesitation. A good Hound was expected
to “lock on” to the game animal and ignore all other distractions. Therefore it should be no surprise that the majority
of breeds thought to be somewhat dumb, or even stupid
and almost untrainable, fall within the Hound Group. It
is almost unheard of to see a Bloodhound, Foxhound,
Greyhound, etc. being shown in obedience competition
or performing “tricks”. It is the reason why the dogs in
this category are known to wander away, often to never
return, because their instinct to follow a scent or run down
a moving target is so strong.
Likewise, many of the Terriers are difficult, but not
impossible to train. Like the Hounds, their brains have
been ingrained to chase and engage prey, usually animals
considered pests or vermin. Also like Hounds, they are
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The breeds which most often score high marks for intelligence are those in the Sporting, Working and Herding
Groups. Nearly all of these dogs have been expected to
work in close cooperation with their owners, and to follow commands and directions. At the same time, some of
the breeds classified in these Groups must be able to make
decisions and act independently when a situation demands
it. For example, Great Pyrenees and Anatolians are not usually fantastic in obedience, but they certainly know how to
protect and defend herd animals against predators. Several
in the Herding Group are dual-purpose, like the Belgian
breeds and German Shepherd, which not only excel at
herding, but are outstanding as police and military canines.
Because the members of the Non-Sporting and Toy
Groups are so varied in what each breed had as its purpose,
these dogs represent a very heterogeneous collection of
canine abilities and behaviors.
As for mixed breeds, even they are governed by whatever breed in their makeup dominates how quickly and
willingly they learn. Above just about everything else, how
a dog was raised and treated determines its behavior as a
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The Art of Giving Thanks
By Judy Muldoon
A little book recently came my way titled The Thank
You Book, by Robyn Freedman Spegman. The author asserts that “gratitude is the best attitude”. We’ve all heard
the saying, “It’s better to give than to receive”...and this is
the central theme of the book.Spegman expresses the importance of gratitude, of putting your thoughts into words.
A thank you is a sincere response to show how you feel.
Spegman suggests making a list of all the people who
are important to you. Think about all those who contribute
daily to your life or the lives of those you care about. Expressing your appreciation doesn’t have to be for a holiday
or special occasion, it’s a gift in itself. Find someone in your
life who deserves a thank-you, needs a hug or a kind word,
and send a note of concern or affection. No matter whether
it’s big or small ....the idea is to validate and acknowledge
what a kindness or deed means to you.
The author gives hundreds of creative and meaningful
ways to say “Thank You”. Here are some ideas: Thank you
for listening; for helping me; for your great advice; for your
encouragement. Be sure to notice those little things in life!
Pay attention to the people around you. Let them know you
appreciate them. Live intentionally and go out of your way
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to thank someone every day. Once you start looking, you’ll
find plenty of people to thank. The rewards are endless ...
your note blesses others and the payoff is great!
Spegman offers some practical advice on how to develop the art of accepting others’ affection, love, or friendship.
She says, “When life offers you a thank-you moment, grab
it and express your heartfelt feelings.” Have a selection of
thank you notes and greeting cards on hand so that when
an opportunity comes your way, you’re prepared.
A final word from the author: “A thank you is a gift
and a boomerang in disguise. Once you send a thank-you,
it has the incredible power to come right back to you”!
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Recently my daughter and I decided we would like to
(FDNY) in 1951. A beautiful plaque adorns the building
take a trip by car into New York City to see my old haunts.
with the names of six firefighters and one lieutenant who
Greenwich Village was utmost in my mind because that is
lost their lives on 9/11. “Squad 18” as it is now called, was
where I was born and raised. So off we went on Nov. 13th
one of the first responders to the towers.
at noon and arrived in New York by way of the Holland
From there we went to St. Vincent’s Hospital on W.
Tunnel.
11th St. where two of my children were born. The hospiWe drove downtown on the West Way and there in front
tal has since become a clinic. We then traveled north up
of us was the most beautiful building I had ever seen - the
the West Side Highway passing the Chelsea Piers where
World Trade Center. It was magnificent - all silver and
some TV shows air, such as “The Rachel Rae Show” and
glass with curvatures on the sides that made it a beautiful
the former “Martha Stewart Show.” On 48th St. we saw
sight. As we approached, it seemed to be getting bigger and
the USS Intrepid, very impressive. The new “High Line”
bigger - 102 floors, quite a sight! We drove all through the
gardens, parks and recreation areas which run along the
financial district and Battery Park. We then headed north
Hudson River from 14th to 34th Streets were magnificent.
Hudson Street where we saw a lovely Brownstone which
Next we were off to mid-town. We drove across 50th
was my home until I was 22 years old. Around the corner
St. to 5th Ave. and saw St. Patrick’s Cathedral which
on Christopher St. is St. Veronica’s Church and school, both
was wrapped in scaffolding, but was open. We passed
of which I had attended. The church is directly opposite the
the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center, which was
old and well-known Federal Building located on Greenwich
also covered in scaffolding and getting ready to be lit on
and Christopher Streets. It is has since been converted to
December 3rd. Along 5th Ave. many of the stores were
apartments (which at one time was home to Monica Lecompletely decorated for Christmas, while others were in
winski). We then crossed W. 10th St. near Greenwich Ave
the process. After seeing Radio City Music Hall and the
to see the firehouse that was my husband’s first assignment
Rainbow Room, we crossed 42nd St. to Grand Central
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A View From the Briarpatch
By Ren Relli
(And Now for something different;)
Script for production song and dance “Puttin’ on the Ritz.”
Music by Irving Berlin
Charactors: Old Harry
Young Harry
Chorus girls 5
Lights come up on the up stage. A single bench sits
alone. A small sign indicates that it is a bus stop. The
shadowy background setting looks like tall buildings of
a large city. Sitting alone on the bench, an old man with
tufts of white hair sticking out from beneath a baseball cap.
He is outside wearing a warm jacket, indicating it is Fall.
A cane rests beside him leaning against the bench.
After a moment, He stands and with his cane, hobbles
downstage to curiously face the audience.
Old Harry: Why hello there, I wasn’t really expecting
so many of you. I suppose you want to wait here too. Lord
knows I’ve been waiting long enough. Well it can’ hurt to
have someone to talk to. I suppose you want to know my
story, huh. Well,” (he begins to hobble back to his bench,
looking over his shoulder, speaking as he walks.) “I’d
better sit for this one. Lord knows it might take a while.”
(he sinks down on the bench with an audible sigh.) “My
name’s Harry, it was all of seventy years ago, it was the
best time of my life.”
(The stage lights come up slowly. A cut out car is
pushed from the stage left wings in the front of the bench.
It is a 1930 Duesenberg. It is cream colored with white
sidewall tires. The bench and the old man cannot be seen.
A young man comes out of the rear door of the Duesenberg, he is dressed in white tie and tails and a top hat.
He is wearing white spats and white walking stick and
made up heavily, his lips stand out from the whiteness of
his face. He begins a soft shoe dance as the music begins.
He sings on the downbeat. And the lights come up fully.
The background is lit like Times Square glitz.
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(Music) “Putting on the Ritz”
Young Harry:
“Have you seen the welltodo,
up and down Park Avenue
On that famous thoroughfare, with their noses in the air
High hats and Arrowed collars, white spats and lots of
dollars
Spending every dime, for a wonderful time
If you’re blue and you don’t know where to go to
Why don’t you go where fashion sits,
Puttin’ on the ritz.”
“Different types who wear a daycoat, pants with stripes
And cut away coat, perfect fits,
Puttin’ on the ritz.”
“Dressed up like a million dollar trouper
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper”
(super duper) ##(use echo chamber here)##
“Come let’s mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
Or umbrellas in their mitts
Puttin’ on the Ritz”
“Tips his hat just like an English chappie
To a lady with a wealthy pappy (very snappy)
You’ll declare it’s simply topping to be there
And hear them swapping smart titbits
Puttin’ on the Ritz”
(Dance sequence) from stage left, Harry is joined by five
very scantily dressed chorus girls all in white sequins
including white top hats and tails. A very vigorous high
stepping tap dance follows a reprise of “Puttin on the Ritz”
The chorus exits stage right at the end of the music. Harry
finishes the song.
“Putting on the Ritz
“Putting on the Ritz
“Putting on the Ritz”
Young Harry then gets back in the car and it is pushed off
stage revealing old Harry on the bench.
A cut out form of a bus replaces the Duesenberg, It stops;
hiding Harry again. As it moves offstage, Harry is seen
slumped over on the bench.
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Attention GBII Residents
Since the realtor, Sam Brancatella, has relocated and the new realtors are presently located in
the audio visual room, there is an availability of a 16’ x 19’ ft. space with two windows. The Board
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Lunch Wi
By Rose Marie Lodico
As the children entered the auditorium on Dec. 14,
Santa and his elves guided them to place a toy in the bin
for Toys For Tots. It was humbling to watch each child
give to those less fortunate than themselves. A coloring
book and crayons were handed to each child after they
sat on Santa’s lap.
Lunch was delicious and so were the desserts.
Thanks again to the R&A and their committee for doing a great job!
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Red Sweaters at
Green Meadow
By MaryAnn Pecci
It wasn’t Santa’s red sleigh, but a shiny silver vehicle
that transported us to the lovely Green Meadow Restaurant
in Colts Neck. The warm, festive atmosphere there was
echoed by the eight of us as the Party began. What a party it
was, with exceptional food and relaxing libation served by
Valerie, a very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly staff
person. Most pleasing, however - the merry, cordial and
entertaining conversation among this happy group which
only seemed to disagree on one point - was the pistachio
cream pie really the best dessert?
Too soon came time to depart, made a bit easier at
check-settling time by the 50% discount applied to the
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Holiday Open House
Story by Judy Muldoon, Photos by Rose Marie Lodico
Despite numerous difficulties looming earlier on December 8, the intrepid R& A Committee made the decision that the show must go on. The Serenaders had been cancelled because
of Lucille Anlas’ illness, the heating system was down and waiting for a part, and the weather
threatened to become a nor’easter.
Committee members decorated the tables in red and white coverings, with handmade holiday
themed centerpieces made by Pete Flipse. Wreaths were hung, little trees lined the stage, and the Christmas tree was
decorated and lit, as was the Menorah honoring our Jewish friends. Refreshments were cookies and coffee.
Diane Mansfield, president of the R& A, opened the festivities and greeted the guests. Nina Zamarra, Welcome Committee Chairman, introduced the “newbies” who offered a few facts about themselves and then placed their ornament
on the tree. Nina said there were 37 new residents this year! She thanked Rose Marie Lodico for taking photos of the
new folks and Mary Ann Pecci for writing the interviews. Dominick Agresta and Marie Karpeles represented Care Ring.
John Fahey bravely led the singing of several Christmas carols without accompaniment! The Garden Club donated
special gifts to be raffled. Barbara Kochie and Ginny Rimback gave a numbered ticket to everyone who attended. Norma
Murray’s arrangement was won by Bill McNeal, a living plant was won by Ellen Dorse, and Dominick Forte won the
holiday basket full of all kinds of snowmen donated by Mary Jane Homan.
The beautiful quilt made by the Greenbriar II Quilters was displayed on the stage. Lee Martell invited anyone interested in quilting to join the group on Tuesday afternoons. The lucky winner of the raffle was Marianna Bocchino!
As usual, our thanks go to all who made the evening a lovely time for all: Kathy Fahey, Sissie Jones, Angela Marsela,
Angela Noto, Ginny Rimback, Marylou Whitaker, Ann Marie Willcox, and Nina Zamarra.
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NJ Gardening
By Ginny Rimback
February is the beginning of planning our gardens
once the cold weather is over. Flower catalogs are starting
to arrive and the NJ Garden show is being held February
12-15, 2015. Below are some gardening facts that I hope
will be helpful in choosing some plants, shrubs and flowers.
Brick, NJ is in Plant Hardiness Zone 7a according to
the USDA (US Department of Agriculture.) This is based on
1976-2005 weather data. What does this mean to gardeners?
It enables gardeners to determine if a plant will grow well
in a particular area. Trees, shrubs, plants continue to come
back year after year because they can tolerate year-round
conditions such as low & high temperatures and the amount
of rainfall. The zone codes usually appear on seed packets
and are used by most nurseries. Zone 7a means that a plant
can tolerate a minimum of -17 C (-5 F).
All plant life common to the Northeastern U.S. can
be found in NJ. Some of the common plants are Azaleas,
Rhododendrons, Mountain Laurels), etc. The Rutgers NJ
Cooperative Extension, located at 1623 Whitesville Rd,
Toms River, can provide information on plants by calling
732 349-1245 (master gardeners) or their website, njae.
rutgers.edu/county/ocean provides extensive gardening
information.
One of the interesting lists on the Rutgers website is
“Landscaping Plants Rated by Deer Resistance.”This is
an extensive list of trees, shrubs, and plants (perrennials & annuals) with rating from rarely damaged, seldom
damaged, occasionally damaged, to frequently severely
damaged plants. Bayberry shrubs, Vinca, Mint, Daffodil,
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Another Month of
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By Colleen Tierney
Here it is again, February. It’s the month when two of
our greatest presidents were born and one of its days has
been set aside as a national holiday to celebrate all U.S.
presidents. Therefore it seems appropriate to present a few
facts regarding some of our chief executives.
• James Madison was first to wear long trousers rather than
knee breeches.
• Gerald Ford didn’t know that his stepfather was not his
biologic father until he was a teenager. His parents had
been divorced.
• The first president to be a licensed pilot was Dwight D.
Eisenhower.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt was an avid philatelist, and designed several U.S. postage stamps, as well as approving many new designs.
• The Oval Office was built in 1909, in the center of the
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• Rutherford B. Hayes was one of five presidents who had
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• James Buchanan was the only bachelor president.
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Before moving to the shore area, we had no problem
with mold. Claire and I keep a clean home, except for the
mold that collects in our shower. Mold and moisture go
hand-in-hand.
Over the years we used many different types of mold
cleaners. We learned that ventilation is very important.
Even with the mold cleaners and ventilation the mold had
a way to form.
I keep a file on cleaning. Over the years it has been
very helpful. While looking into the file I came upon information about white vinegar. I read on and learned that
white vinegar can be used to fight the Jersey Shore Enemy
Number One; Mold.
After we shower I use a California Jelly Blade, which
is like a squeegee, to remove the water on the tile, including
the ceiling tile. You can also use a towel to dry the tiles. I
have already placed the vinegar into a spray bottle. After
a few hours, when the tiles dry, I spray the tile with the
Vinegar. Presently, I spray every two weeks. No need to
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Garden Club Holiday Workshop
By Ginny Rimback
The Greenbriar II Garden Club started the holiday season on December 1st by having a holiday workshop. Our
very own floral designer, Norma Murray, showed us how
to create a beautiful table centerpiece. While we worked,
the aroma of fresh pine and other greenery filled the room.
Even though each centerpiece consisted of a red candle,
red bows, and the same colorful red and gold floral picks,
each one was different. By adding our creative touch to
the centerpiece, we all left with something unique. Thank
you, Norma, for a wonderful workshop experience and
your hard work in putting it together.
Ladies Tree Trimming on Dec. 1st
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If You Are Single, No More Dreading
the Day of Love: Here Are 10 Things
To Do This Valentine’s Day!
Submitted by Lucille Anlas
1 - Indulge in a spa day. What better way to pamper yourself? If you’re strapped for cash, you can do it at home.
Start with a bubble bath, then give yourself a facial and
a manicure. After that, prepare your favorite meal and
enjoy it in your most comfy pajamas. Complete the
evening with your favorite movie.
2 - Plan a party for a child in your life. Being with kids you
love will always make up for not having a Valentine
date.
3 - Send yourself flowers or candy. Call your local florist
and tell them to “surprise you.”
4 - Spend the day with relatives. Cook them a meal and
remind them how much you love them.
5 - Go shopping. Find something that makes you feel good!
6 - Go out with your single friends. Put on your best outfit
and hit the town.
7 - Volunteer at a community event.
8 - Host a Valentine’s party at a local nursing home. Bring
a smile to others who may or may not have someone
who loves them in their life.
9 - Clean your closet. Put on your favorite music and get
to work. Take out anything you haven’t worn in two
years and consign it or donate it to charity. By doing
something for yourself and someone else you’re sure
to feel good!
10 - Spend the day and evening in prayer or meditation.
Whatever you decide to do on Valentine’s Day, make
it about you - because no one should love you more than
you love yourself!
Teddy Bear Luncheon
at Aristacare
By Marie Karpeles
All the residents who participated in dressing our
Teddy Bears were invited to a thank you luncheon at Aristacare in Manchester on December 9, 2014. The invitation
stated, “This lunch is to thank each and everyone that has
taken time to make a child smile.” The bears were given
to the children at the Ocean County Head Start Program
on Christmas Day. Bonnie McAuliffe, the Activities Director at the Facility, had started this tradition with Astrid
Doughty & Diane Matthews-Brown in 1989.
Thanks to our Board of Trustees, Michael, our trusted
maintenance man was permitted to drive 22 women to the
facility. He even joined the ladies for a leisurely lunch.
When we got there we were ushered into the dining
room which was decorated for the holidays. Our bears
were displayed in the entrance of Aristacare as well as in
the room where we had lunch. The food was delicious;
salad, entree, dessert, and beverages of our choice. We
were entertained by a singer/piano player while we dined.
Robert Greenberg, Executive Director of Aristacare,
personally welcomed and thanked us for our contribution.
He stated that any time we would like to come back and
join in any activities we were welcome.
I must say from start to finish, being involved with the
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February Recipes
By Marie Ferarra
Now that the holidays are over it’s time to think of ways to take off the excess weight.
Here are a few ideas to help you follow a plan to do so.
Any of these meals can be made for more than one person by doubling the ingredients.
Veggie Omelet
2 large eggs, beaten with 2 TBS. fat-free milk
Pinch of salt and pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
One slice whole wheat toast
Spray pan with cooking spray and saute green pepper.
Add eggs/milk to veggies and cook as you would an omelet
Add shredded cheese at the end, and let it melt.
Hot Cereal with Berries
1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries (optional: bananas or
any desired fruit)
1 cup cream of wheat or oatmeal
1/2 cup fat free milk
Cook cereal or oatmeal as directed and stir in blueberries Add cinnamon if desired.
Creamy Black Bean
Appetizer
Mash 1/2 cup black beans in small bowl, stir in 1/4
cup fat-free salsa and 1 TBL reduced-fat sour cream and
1 tsp water to thin out.
Microwave until heated through; serve with 1 cup
celery sticks.
Spinach Soup
1 cup of reduced sodium vegetable broth
1/3 cup cannelloni beans
1 tsp minced garlic
1 cup fresh spinach
1/3 cup
14 cup fresh tomatoes
1 TBL grated parmesan cheese
Combine broth, spinach, garlic, chopped tomatoes and
beans. Heat in microwave until spinach is wilted and soup
is heated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, pasta
or brown rice can be added.
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Super Vegetarian
Minestrone
1 can low-fat minestrone soup (or make your own)
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/4cup chopped green beans
1/2 cup fresh chopped tomatoes
1 TBS grated cheese
Combine soup, spinach, green beans and tomatoes in
a microwaveable bowl, and heat through until spinach is
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By Evelyn Klappholz
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order the most expensive items on the menu and only have
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Ouch Those Aching Bones
By Pat Cerro
One of the many reasons I am not a fan of winter is
because of the effect it has on my arthritis or joint pain,
especially my knees. But am I correct in assuming that it’s
the elements that make my joints ache?
According to RealAge the scientific evidence is conflicting. Some studies find that there is a definite relationship between short, cold, damp days and arthritis flare-ups.
According to research from Tufts University, “changes in
barometric pressure worsen knee pain in people with arthritis, while colder temps can cause painful changes in joint
fluid thickness.” However, other studies have found little
or no link between weather and joint pain. In my opinion,
these studies haven’t a clue!
Good, old, dependable RealAge has come up with some
possible solutions to help you feel better whether your
aches are prompted by the weather or something else. Of
course their first suggestion sounds like the solution that
we are given for all ailments.
Eat Healthy: They suggest that we load up on foods
that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. You know the drill.
Think salmon and nuts to curb inflammation. Of course,
like I do, you can also swallow an Omega-3 gel daily.
Another suggestion is foods rich in Vitamin K. You should
make meals that include greens, such as spinach, kale, and
cabbage for their pain-soothing benefits. I happen to love
spinach and will even make an egg-white omelet with fresh
spinach in it. At Costco, they have this large bag of a salad
that has a healthy amount of kale and cabbage in it. It is
really delicious. As a kid, I hated kale. Another suggestion
is to include Vitamin C in your diet. There are a lot of colorful suggestions that are rich in vitamin C, not just juicy
oranges. How about red peppers? (I no longer can digest
green peppers.) Then there is my favorite - Tomatoes. I
can just pop those grape tomatoes in my mouth like eating
candy. Supposedly, these foods halt cartilage loss which
results in the pain that comes from arthritis.
We should avoid foods high in omega-6 fatty acids,
such as corn oil, which may trigger painful inflammation.
Also, kick the habit of eating refined grains and switch to
high-fiber whole grains to help reduce inflammation.
It is also suggested that we take supplements, such as
glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin to increase lubrication
in your joints. This could possibly help ease symptoms
in people with moderate-to-severe joint pain. Vitamin D
should be part of your regimen to keep your bones strong
and help prevent joint pain. As always, check with your
doctor first because some supplements can interact with
prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
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Finally, it is very important that we keep moving. Being
a couch potato is very bad for your joints because exercise
helps lubricate them to prevent pain. Lucky for Greenbriar
II residents, we have plenty of opportunities to satisfy this
requirement. We have line and chair dancing, Tai Chi, floor
aerobics twice a week and in the summer, water aerobics.
Speaking of water aerobics, I enjoy exercising in the pool
all-year-round at the Brick Fitness for Women. It is the best
exercise for my knees.
How about you? If your bones make you say OUCH,
why not try some of these suggestions?
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