Canal Walk Newsletter October 2017

From the Board of Directors RESERVATION POLICY It is time for a refresher on Canal Walk’s RESERVATION POLICY. There are two categories of events at Canal Walk, those sponsored by Board Committees, of which there are three, Cultural Arts, Clubhouse Activities, Trips and Travel: the other category includes all events sponsored by the Activity Director. Individual Clubs may have a modified version of the following such as having Club members having first choice. Chairing these committees are Lucy Taub, Seena Allen and Jim Lyttle respectively. For activities sponsored by the Committees and the Activity Director, here is the policy. Sign-ups/Reservations are required for all events and each event is first come, first served. A reservation is only confirmed when the Event Flyer is completed, date stamped and payment in full is received (Checks Payable to C.W.H.O.A.A.F). Cash is not accepted. Reservations are always restricted to Canal Walk residents for a period of time. This period may vary depending on the event and lead time. Each Residence (not resident) is entitled to make a reservation for two people, one of which may be a guest. After the exclusive several week period for residents, the event will be open to guests. When events are sold out, a reasonable waiting list will usually be maintained for those who have paid in full. From time to time, an additional trip for an event may be arranged at a later date. All residents are encouraged to check the Lobby carousels and the Website regularly. TRIPS AND TRAVEL COMMITTEE Roz Strauss announced last year she was taking a "sabbatical” as did Gloria and Chet Trechock who assisted Roz. A few months ago they confirmed they were not looking to continue which the Board confirmed with Roz. The Board knows that travel in an activity that many people enjoyed. After reaching out to several people who we knew participated in the trips, NO ONE was interested in leading the group. At about that time, Bill Corson had wanted to step back from so many trips, so we formed a new committee with great people to work on trips. We also wanted to continue to offer trips of a travel nature and decided to incorporate this into the new Committee. Accordingly, the Board created a “Trips and Travel Committee” to continue and expand the offerings in these areas. Members of this committee are Mike Palmieri, Colleen Kolibas, Marian Zotti and Roz Strauss. Bill Corson, of course, still contributes his advice and ideas and leads trips he goes on. NEW STAFF MEMBER

The Board also addressed the need for additional assistance to support these activities as we grow. The financial aspect and clerical aspect of the Activity Director position has grown exponentially, due to new clubs, multiple shows, trips etc. This will be in place not later than the first quarter of 2018. ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTION/ VOTE/ CANAL WALK CENSUS Everyone should have received the notice of the Annual Meeting which will be held on October 26, 2017. Enclosed in the mailing was a ballot/proxy form, and a census form which is required by the state. Both should be submitted at your earliest convenience. We encourage everyone to submit the form as soon as possible. PROJECT UPDATES

By now, you may have observed a lot of activity in Canal Walk. In late August we signed a contract to build the Pickleball courts, expand the parking lot and install the traffic calming improvements to Canal Walk Boulevard. Just as a note: the new Pickleball courts cannot be striped until early spring. As for the front entrance, we hope that all requirements for closing the entrance are now completed and work will soon begin on the new gatehouse. As you can see, construction of the new homes is well underway as are the apartment buildings for the Enclave.

Transition-Reserve North The transition of Reserve North to CWHOA is well along. We hope to complete this before the end of the year. Jitney In addition, we are beginning preliminary talks on purchasing the new Jitney. As you can see, the Board has been very busy. We’ll have much more to report in November, including the 2018 budget which provides for a maintenance free month at mid- year. Thanks for everyone’s cooperation this summer.

Jim Lyttle, Bob Rossomando, Nick Iorio and Bernie Worst

Resumes Candidate Profile Bernard Worst 5 Bayard Rd 732-356-2224 bworst@yahoo.com My wife Nadine and I have been residents of Canal Walk for over fourteen years. I am retired from ADT Security Services after 35 years of service. During my career at ADT I have held various

positions in Design Engineering and Product Development and for the last 15 years of my tenure, as Director of Engineering, responsible for the design development of security systems, one of which you may well have in your home or business. Originally from New York City, Nadine and I have been a New Jersey resident for over fifty years. I have a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree from the City College of New York and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from New York University. I am a Life member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). I am the recipient of three US Patents in the area of Computer Design and Communications. Currently and for the past 5 years, I have served on the Canal Walk Board of Directors as Board Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. I am also the Board liaison to both the Pool and Block Captains Committees. I am a member of the Men’s Club, Travel Club, Acting Up and the Investment Club and volunteer at the Somerset County Senior Center at Quail Brook where I teach and offer one-on-one computer tutoring. I am also a Volunteer Leader with the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Nadine and I participate in many of the activities here at Canal Walk, including Cultural Arts Committee Events, Activities Committees trips and parties. Nadine is an officer in Hadassah, and active in Maj Jong and Canasta groups. As a fourteen year resident of Canal Walk, I have an interest in the welfare and state of our community. Being a homeowner and having served on the Canal Walk Covenants Committee makes me well suited to understand the issues concerning many of our residents and makes me sensitive to the various concerns and desires of our homeowners. In my current position on the Board of Directors I have played a prominent role in the Transition Process which has resulted in a settlement with the sponsor for almost $2,000,000. My technical background and life experience allow me to understand and evaluate various obstacles and alternatives presented and serve to help me identify and formulate multiple approaches to making correct decisions. While working for the same large corporation for 35 years, my management experience and successful career, give me the ability, talent and philosophy to work with people having different opinions and motives. This is constantly demonstrated through my current success on the Canal Walk Board. I will strive to strengthen the community by making the best decisions for both our residents and the community. I am looking forward to continuing my service on the board and provide all residents a progressive and comfortable community for which we are all proud to call home. Respectfully, Bernard Worst

Candidate Profile

Nick Iorio 54 Patriots Way 732-412-7101 I believe that my education and work/life experiences have served me well during my past five years on the Board as Treasurer, Assistant

Secretary and Contact Director for the Covenants Committee. I have found this time to be both challenging and rewarding, and have approached my position with the commitment of a full-time job. I have B.S. and M.S. engineering degrees from MIT and Purdue, respectively. This was followed by 40 successful years with ExxonMobil, Foster Wheeler and Westinghouse that included engineering, project management and supervisory responsibilities both domestically and abroad. Before I retired in 2012, I worked for 23 years in the area of environmental compliance and was ExxonMobil’s primary contact for its three NJ research and engineering centers with responsibility for interacting and negotiating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. I have been actively involved in Canal Walk activities since my wife Lorri and I moved here in 2008. Not one to sit idly by and expect others to carry the load, I have served the community in many ways including being President of the Men’s Club, Vice President of the Italian American Club and Chairperson of the Covenants Committee. In addition to my position on the Board, I am currently a member of the Men’s Club and the Italian American Club. While my focus has been on our community, outside of Canal Walk I am on the Board of Directors of the Polio Network of NJ and a Volunteer Leader with the Community Associations Institute. My three primary reasons for wanting to continue to serve on the Board are essentially the same as those that I had in 2012 when I was first elected. First, I believe that I have skills and knowledge in areas that complement those of the other Board members. I often bring a different perspective to some of the issues that we face, both financial and technical, which ultimately makes us a more effective governing body. Our effectiveness as group was clearly demonstrated by the highly successful Transition settlement we received from the Builder at the end of 2016. Up until that point I used my skills to critically review and revise Transition inspection reports and Cost to Cure estimates; most recently I used them to review technical specifications and contractor bids for projects such as the expansion of the parking lot and construction of the pickleball courts. Second, I have a personal, vested interest in Canal Walk and want to preserve its character, protect property values and ensure that it remains a desirable place to live. This objective started with my time as Chairperson of the Covenants Committee and still motivates me today. I share the feelings of all my neighbors who do not want Canal Walk to become old and tired in the coming years like some retirement communities do. Lastly, I am totally committed to perform my duties on the Board and to devote whatever time it takes. I fully endorse the concept of CANAL WALK – MOVING

FORWARD and will work tirelessly to ensure that that continues to happen. Nick Iorio

CANAL WALK’S OWN WEBSITE

Canal Walk residents can check on what activities are planned and sign up for activities right from their home computer. Just type this address and you will get to our Canal Walk Website: http://www.canalwalkhoa.com. Our Website was developed by Skip Krals, who still helps us from Arizona. The Website is managed by Howard Kliger, Elaine Whelan, Mo Kim, Fred Ford and Susan Kobren.

TO SEE CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES ON YOUR TV: NOW ON CHANNEL 8 IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN HD CABLE BOX

OR USE CHANNEL 281 IF YOU DO HAVE AN HD CABLE BOX

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Canal Walk Refund Policy

• Effective July 1, 2016, the following revision to the Refund Policy is for any and all tickets, trips or reservations made for events arranged by the Clubhouse Activities, Cultural Arts and Trips Committees and the Activity Director.

• Once you register and pay for any event, you have the absolute right to admission for that event. There will be no refunds for any reason. The only exception is if there is a wait list and the Office is able to book a person to take your place. This policy is to properly manage our finances and is consistent with almost all performance venues.

• If you cannot use the reservation, you may sell your ticket or right to admission, or give it to someone else.

From the Enclave Board It’s difficult to believe that summer is now officially behind us with autumn in full swing. Many of us will miss the warm weather and enjoyment at our two beautiful outdoor pools. Some will enjoy the cool breezes and nature’s colorful gift of changing leaves. My sincerest thanks to those of you who attended our Community Meeting, held at the main Ballroom this past week. Hopefully, many questions were addressed and sufficiently answered about our annual budget and insurance issues. You should have received a letter and ballot to vote on the insurance amendment. It’s critical for our community that everyone vote as our rules require a two-thirds vote of the Enclave community for the amendment to pass! My hope is that before long we will achieve virtually 100% of our owners/residents in attendance at these meetings. I do not hesitate

to repeat that this community belongs to all of us, and we all should all be concerned and apprised of what is happening. Please be assured that your Board of Directors is hard at work toward achieving the most favorable transition settlement possible from our developer. When permission is received from our outstanding attorney, Hubert Cutolo, Esq., we will make the announcements. In the meantime, we must be patient. Have you heard of “Make a Difference Day?” Celebrated on October 28th, this day is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in our community. What a wonderful opportunity to give back for all the blessings which we have received! Happy Columbus Day (October 9) and a fun Halloween (October 31) to all!

John P. LoPresti, Jr., President, Enclave Board

From the Enclave Covenants Committee Rule II 7 (page 5) states: Dryer Vents (and motors where installed) must be professionally inspected and cleaned at the Owner’s expense every two years, as per the Association schedule. The safety of all Enclave residents depends on compliance with this rule. You will be informed by Association Advisors when your building or street is due for dryer vent cleaning.

The importance of this rule is emphasized with the following data collected in the U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA’s) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS):

• An estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential buildings are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated five deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss.

• Clothes dryer fire incidence in residential buildings was higher in the fall and winter months, peaking in January at 11 percent.

• Failure to clean (34 percent) was the leading factor contributing to the ignition of

clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.

• Dust, fiber, and lint (28 percent) and clothing not on a person (27 percent) were, by far, the leading items first ignited in clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.

Please follow all our rules and regulations and help keep us all safe! If you have questions regarding the reasons for any of our rules, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Barbara Goldstein Chair, Covenants Committee

We wish everyone a safe and healthy fall season! John P. LoPresti, Jr., Ben Caudo, Jane Meyer, Bruce Schulman

Enclave Board of Directors

Covenants Committee YES! They are coming…SPEED HUMPS and BUMPS; maybe we can slow some of the NASCAR drivers living in the community. My real concern about this is that we will be spending our money to create a safer environment for the community. When someone complains about how Canal Walk Home Owners Association is spending their money, just remember, for the sake of slowing down and stopping, we had to spend money to try to force you to slow down. At least I can say we talked to you about, we reminded you about it, but, some of you just disregarded it.

Dave Lyttle

Activities and Announcements CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Calendar: Friday, October 27 at 6:30 - Halloween Party - Celebrate your Ancestry Everyone enjoyed the performance of “Kirsch the Mentalist” on September 8. The Halloween Party will be held on October 27 in the Clubhouse Ballroom at 6:30. Costumes are optional but welcome, especially costumes depicting your ancestry. Bring your own snacks and adult beverages. Soda, water, desserts, coffee, and tea will be served. Flyers are available in the Clubhouse kiosk or on the Canal Walk Website. The Clubhouse Activities committee is planning a Holiday Brunch on Sunday, December 10. Be on the lookout for the flyers in the Clubhouse kiosk or on the Canal Walk Website. Also, make a note on your calendars for the future Clubhouse Activities in 2018. The events will be held on January 26, March 18, April 20, May 18, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 26, and December 9th. Details will follow later. Seena Allen

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Government Affairs will host a Candidates Night on Thursday, October 19th at 7 PM in the Ballroom and will feature candidates from the local Democrat and Republican parties who will be seeking the 2nd Ward Council currently held by Roz Sherman, who is retiring after serving our community for 3 three year terms on council. Congratulations to her. The event will be moderated by Dawn Clarke, a member of the League of Women’s Voters. The Democratic candidate is William (Will) Galtieri, a scientist with Colgate Palmolive in Piscataway. On the other side of the aisle, the Republicans will be represented by Scott Siegel, with over 30 years’ experience in municipal finance and is currently a Product Specialist, with AFLAC, specializing in corporate insurance plans. We will have a Question Box in the Clubhouse Lobby, where you can submit any questions for the candidates to answer. After the program, the candidates will be available to ‘meet and greet,” and we will strain our budget to have coffee and cookies also. Submitted by Jim Heffernan

YOUNG AT HEART Calendar: October 5th - Jitney trip to Villagers Theatre - Equus October 6th - OctoberFest at LiGreci's October 11th - Club Meeting October 18th - Jitney trip to Scarecrow Festival at Peddler's Village in Lahaska, Pa. November 2nd - Jitney trip to Villagers Theatre - Avenue Q

November 8th - Club Meeting with Bingo November 15th -Jitney trip to Delicious Orchards December 5th - Metropolitan Museum of Art with Lunch at Carmine's December 13th -Club Meeting and Holiday Cookie Feast Fall is in the air; the crisp, clear days, Mums are blooming in their beautiful fall colors. Pumpkins are showing up all over and visions of Halloween ghosts and goblins are around each corner. We are busy making plans for this month. Even before our meeting, we have our trip to LiGreci's, and after our October 11th meeting we venture into Pennsylvania for the delightful Scarecrow Festival. There will be sign-up sheets for our December trip and maybe a preview of trips we have planned for 2018. Please join us. Jule Graham and Joanne Polito

PICKLEBALL The 50th anniversary of pickleball was celebrated during August 2017. The sport was started in 1965 on Bainbridge Island in the state of Washington, just across Elliot Bay from Seattle. A badminton court was modified and wooden paddles were used originally. Today, in addition to wood, we have high-tech graphite, aluminum, and fiberglass paddles. At Canal Walk, weekday mornings are busy - we have most of the courts filled for the 2 hour time slots. The pickleball population continues to grow as we have welcomed several new players. Anyone interested in playing pickleball can stop by the courts during the pickleball prime times posted on the fence, or find contact phone numbers at the back of the Canal Walk Newsletter. “If you are not having fun playing pickleball, you are not playing correctly.” Hank Goldenberg

CANAL WALK WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

As I write this, we are in the midst of Hurricane Harvey. What a devastating experience in our country. And through all of this devastation, we have seen what God has always wanted us to do: reach out and show love to our “neighbors.” One verse encourages us to “serve one another in love.” Another verse we have recently studied exhorts us to “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” We have truly seen this reflected in what happened in Texas. However, the Bible teaches us that this is to be an ongoing lifestyle. Our prayer for our country is that, indeed, we will heed His Word and continue with this attitude of serving, even after the storm. Please join us as we weekly study and learn how to live as taught through the Bible. We meet on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm for one hour in the Club Room. For more information, feel free to contact Mimi Eachus at mpfaadt@eathlink.net, 732-356-8212 or Gail Tornquist at g.tornquist@comcast.net , 908-625-0526.

Submitted by Gail Tornquist

ARTS AND CRAFTS CALENDAR:

• Tuesday, October 3rd, 10:00 – 3:00, Oil Painting Class, “Dancer Under A Lamp Post” (see flyer in Lobby) $35. Bring your easel.

• Tuesday, October 10th, 6:00-8:00, Paint 2 Halloween wine glasses - $20.

• Sunday, October 29th, 1:00 – 3:00, Glass pendant fusing class - $15. Arts and Crafts are looking for any of our residents who would like to share their talents. Example: flower arranging, card making, etc. Contact Betty to discuss. Look for a flyer for Pottery Class in the Lobby.

• Any questions please call Betty at 732-560-8387 Submitted by Gerry Waegelein CANAL WALK QUILTERS The Canal Walk Quilters had a great time catching up and sharing at their September meeting. Joyce taught us a new applique method, and we discussed plans for the year. On Monday, October 30th, we will meet at 1:00 in the Freedom Clubhouse. (Note – this is the fifth not the fourth Monday.) The program will involve previewing ideas and blocks for our next community quilt. Anyone may bring patterns and blocks to consider. We are looking forward to another great year. Happy Stitching – Sue Watt

CANAL WALK IRISH AMERICAN CLUB

CALENDAR:

• October 5: Dubliner on the Delaware Restaurant, New Hope, PA

• December 7: Pot Luck Supper with Musical Entertainment

Summer is now behind us with memories and photos of our travels and excursions to remind us. (Some of us had more adventures than others!) Soon we will be looking at fall foliage – but hopefully not too soon!

Cliffs of Moher from the Brown family vacation in August 2017

Our next event will be the visit by jitney to the Dubliner on the Delaware Restaurant in New Hope. Flyers are available in the carousel, though you have probably signed up already. If you are interested and all the seats on the jitney are taken, call Sally Zacharczyk to see if the restaurant can accommodate additional members. You could still join us in your own transportation. Also, there may be last minute cancellations for the jitney. We look forward to seeing you there on October 5.

At the September meeting we had forms for you to let us know what you plan to bring for the Pot Luck Supper in December. Please return them to our mail box in the Clubhouse. The final event of this calendar year will be our Pot Luck Supper on December 7, and more details about the musical entertainment during the evening will be coming to you later. We are hopeful this will be the success it was last year - perhaps even more so! After a year of some great events, we are busy planning for 2018. We hope to see many members participating.

Brigid Murphy Brown

AN EMAIL GOOGLE GROUP HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED

This is an email discussion group whereby we can share information, using our own group email address. Currently, more than 600 residents are participating in the group. It has proved to be an efficient method for sharing information pertinent to the community. While having a Gmail email account is suggested, but not required, it does allow group members to view and search past postings. The purpose of this group is:

• To share and receive references or information about vendors, e.g., "I'm looking for someone to fix...;" "Does anyone know of a good dentist, dressmaker, plumber, etc."

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

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

The Group is:

• NOT a public group (It is for Canal Walk residents only)

• NOT for commercial or political purposes

• NOT to be used as a soap box or a vehicle to "vent" about the Board, the HOA, or the builder.

If you are not yet a member and would like to join the Canal Walk Google Group, send an email requesting membership to: canalwalk.group@gmail.com For more information or questions, please call Chickie Siegel (732-271-5266), Elaine Whelan (732-560-0140), or Evelyn Silverstein (732-650-8099). Submitted by: Chickie Siegel, Evelyn Silverstein, Elaine Whelan

SUNDAY CINEMA COMING ATTRACTIONS: • OCTOBER 15, 2017 - The Cider House Rules - 1999 Oscar Best Actor • OCTOBER 22, 2017 - Hidden Figures - 2017 Oscar Best Picture nominee • NOVEMBER 12, 2017 - Monsoon Wedding - 2002 Golden Lion Award • DECEMBER 10, 2017 - Day of the Jackal - 1973 BAFTA Award • JANUARY 14, 2018 - Much Ado about Nothing - 1993 Golden Globe nominee • FEBRUARY 11, 2018 - Chef - 2015 Tribeca Film Festival Award • MARCH 4, 2018 - A Man Called Ove - 2017 Oscar nominee/Oscar Party • APRIL 15, 2018 - Fargo - 1997 Oscar Best Actress • MAY 6, 2018 - Spotlight - 2016 Oscar Best Picture • JUNE 10, 2018 - Ordinary People - 1981 Oscar Best Picture

We will welcome the cooler weather with a double feature, The Cider House Rules, on October 15 - moderated by film lover, Rhoda Wolfskehl, and on October 22, the Oscar nominated film Hidden Figures, will light up the sky - co-moderated by Marion and Judy. All Canal Walk residents are welcome to Sunday Cinema to relax, view, socialize and discuss many award winning classic, documentary and independent films. Sunday Cinema meets each month in the fall, winter and spring, and in addition, offers special showings with guest movie producers, Rutgers’ film professors and Canal Walk resident specialists. We gather in the Ladies Card Room at 1:30 PM for a 2 PM film start. Please check the calendar on the Canal Walk TV Station and Website, in the Newsletters, and on the Clubhouse Lobby poster, for the entire schedule of all free upcoming events. To be part of this discussion, entertainment and social event, email Marion at myudow@gmail.com to receive current information. See you at the movies! Marion Yudow and Judy Gottlieb

ITCH'N' TO STITCH Calendar: Every Thursday from 1 to 3 in the Craft Room. We continue to collect yarn (and related items: needles, crochet hooks, craft items, etc.) to make bears and scarves that we donate to seriously ill children. Please call Gloria if you have anything to donate to this cause. In November we will have an exhibit/sale of some handmade articles. Watch the Lobby for a flyer as you will not want to miss this. Gloria Sipos 732 535 9160

TRIPS HADASSAH

CALENDAR:

∙October 8: Author’s Brunch: We are looking forward to a delicious brunch at 10:30 at the Regency Home on DeMott Lane in Somerset. Author Linda Forgosh will tell us the story of Louis Bamberger who grew up to become one of New Jersey’s leading citizens. Aside from founding the great retail establishment Bamberger’s, he was responsible for many great Newark institutions ∙October 10: The musical “I Love you, You’re Perfect now Change” at the temporary location of the George Street Playhouse. As of now, the tickets made available to us have all been sold. ∙November 5: “Avenue Q”: a 2:00 PM performance at the Villagers Theater in their redone main stage in Somerset. Sue Nacson has tickets for $15 each. ∙November 14: Monthly meeting: Our business meeting begins at 7:30 and will include the announcement of the slate for our 2018 Board. This will be followed by a program featuring Toby Erlich who will speak on how to test and strengthen your memory. Attendees will be given some exercises to help us improve in this area. ∙November 18: “Klezmer Happening,” Saturday night, 8:00 PM in the Canal Walk Ballroom. A great musical evening will be brought to us by TsuFilDuvids, Yiddish for “too many Daves.” This eight piece ensemble group is known throughout New York and New Jersey. Their music is lively, very upbeat and nostalgic. Tickets are $28. A desert reception will follow the concert. Look for flyers or contact Rita Levy. ∙November 29:”An Act of God” is a comedy to be staged at the George Street Playhouse temporary location on the Rutgers campus. The tickets are $34. Look for flyers. ShopRite certificates come in denominations of $25, $50 and $100. They can be used at any ShopRite. Contact Janet Kliger at 732-469-6330 or Evelyn Lasky at 732-356-3593 to purchase certificates. October is Hadassah Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are grateful for your support of our fund-raising efforts. We see the results of those efforts in every educational bulletin. Currently there are several studies underway at Hadassah Medical Organization that focus on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

If you are not a member of the Canal Walk chapter and wish to learn more about Hadassah, contact one of our Membership Vice-presidents, Marlene Glickman, Fran Musler or Bonnie Shrager.

Edna Stone, Communications Committee

TAP FOR FUN & FITNESS CALENDAR:

• TECHNIQUE CLASS – Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00 PM. – A&C Room

• PERFORMANCE CLASS – Fridays 9:00 – 10:30 AM. – A&C Room So, here we are in October. The summer is behind us and we wonder what we have to look forward to. Well, don’t you fret. October is the wonderful time of the year when your talented (and brave) Canal Walk neighbors get together to entertain you at the 10th Annual Canal Walk Variety Show. And the Canal Walk Tappers are ready to strap on our tap shoes and show you what we have been working towards all year. Last year was our first attempt to perform in public, and we are very proud of our contribution to that show. Yes, we were nervous, but it was so much fun! This year you will see several of the same Tappers from last year plus two newbies. Our returning seasoned dancers are Kathy Ford, Barbara Shubiak, Ann Weeks and yours truly. We are pleased to be joined by our new dancers, Denise Goldstein and Beverly Robinovitz. We have all been working very hard all year to get ready for the big show. As a group, we work extremely well together. Everyone has some valuable experience or skill that we were able to draw on. And each one made some significant contributions to make this a success, including suggestions for staging, costume design, shopping for costumes, and offering their home for extra practice sessions. What a wonderful bunch of hoofers! I just love them! I love all of our Tappers, both performers and non. Tap time is just the best time of the week for me. So please sign up now…it’s the hottest ticket in town…right up there with “Hamilton.” We hope to see you at the show. “Tap for Fun & Fitness” meets every Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 PM (technique class) and every Friday 9-10:30 AM (performance class) in the Canal Walk Clubhouse Arts and Crafts Room. No experience is needed. Wear comfortable, workout clothes and hard soled shoes or tap shoes (no sneakers, please.) If you have any questions, please call Angela Horan 732-412-7266 or Marsha Shpiner 973-584-1688. Remember, performing is not required. Our goal is to “Tap for Fun & Fitness.”

Please consider joining us. Tapping is good for you! And we would love to have you.

Angela Horan

VARIETY SHOW Only a few days remain to RSVP for the 2017 Canal Walk Variety Show. On Friday October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 PM, Canal Walk residents hit the Ballroom stage to entertain you. An extra performance has been added as the result of the overflow crowd in 2016. This year's Variety Show theme is Love and Friendship. Our local Canal Walk Tap Dancers will be making a triumphant return, and we are

excited to welcome some new resident performers who are joining many of last year’s returning cast. This Annual show features many of your Canal Walk friends and neighbors. Last year, over 225 filled the Ballroom for this free event. Look for flyers in the Lobby, and complete your reservation form early as the shows are expected to fill-up quickly. Refreshments will follow each performance. Don't forget that all the previous years’ Variety Shows going back to 2008 can be viewed via You Tube. Follow the Link on the Canal Walk HOAA Website. (http://www.canalwalkhoa.com/Content.aspx?ID=80) For more information Contact: Sandy Siegel or Bruce Davidson

ACTING UP CALENDAR: First Tuesday, 7:30 PM – Freedom Clubhouse Acting UP-- where characters are welcome. Canal Walk residents gather the first Tuesday of each month to read short scripts from plays, radio/TV shows and melodramas. We have a few laughs and contemplate the wonders of the amateur acting world. No previous stage experience is needed to join, just an open mind and a wish to have fun. In fact, most of us have never been on a formal performance stage before joining Acting UP but have overcome great fears to entertain our Canal Walk neighbors. Join us in Freedom Clubhouse the first Tuesday of each month @ 7:30 PM For information contact: Bruce Davidson or Marion Yudow. Submitted by Bruce Davidson

Talk of the Walk

We accept short entries regarding significant/unusual accomplishments, milestone

anniversaries and birthdays, births, deaths and acknowledgements. Because most of us

have children and grandchildren who make us proud of their accomplishments, we will

only include submissions about them that are extremely significant or unusual.

L to R: Ira Cohen, Cindy Agins and Mike Kline

On August 16th Canal Walk Golfers came together, at Heron Glen golf course, for the third annual Jules Agins Memorial Outing. We gathered to celebrate the life of our friend. Jules was a vibrant member of our community, who greeted us happily every week at his job at Quail Brook golf course. We remember him for his wry sense of humor and his willingness to be there for anyone in need of help. Forty golfers participated in a round of golf. We then enjoyed a wonderful lunch, during which we heard stories about Jules by Joe Doll, a colleague of his from Quail Brook. We were then graced by a touching talk by his wife Cindy. She expressed her heartfelt thanks for honoring Jules in this way. Overall, this was a great day remembering a wonderful friend.

Cultural Arts Whew, what a year! A review of the concerts we produced makes us proud of our efforts and grateful to the artists who performed and the audiences that cheered them on. Helping us to allow more people into the ballroom are the new legs which raise the stage up for better viewing in the rear. There are problems with having no stage wings which make entering and leaving the stage more difficult for the performers, but they are usually very cooperative with us. What did you hear and see this past 12 months? September '16- ELLA AND ME…the story and music of Ella Fitzgerald with Andrea Frierson (the show went on to Off -Broadway from here.) November '16- VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS- This Grammy winner just played a big jazz festival with Bucky Pizzarelli who appeared here a long time ago. Vince is working on the music for a new movie at this time. January '17-FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE- The outstanding Harmonia Strings plus a pianist, all Russian musicians, played a concert of music by Russian composers.

March '17- JOHN CAPES- Britain's West End Theater District's Phantom of the

Opera star for 2 years, sang Broadway and movie music with his band and female vocalist. April '17- SWING TIME- THE NEW JERSEY FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA and 3 Broadway stars in an evening of music from the War Years (30's-40's) and the Big Band Era. June '17- THE BROTHERS FOUR- Famous for their many song hits and recordings, their soft harmonies encouraged the audience to sing along. July '17- IN THE GOOD OLE' SUMMERTIME- 45 musicians brought back the warmth of old fashioned park concerts of yester-year. Encouraged to sing along with the band, the audience was treated to the celebration of the Armed Forces with patriotic songs and marches. September '17- THE UNREACHABLE STARS- a brand new show created by and performed by the current star of Phantom of the Opera, Jeremy Stolle. He came to CW with the creme de la creme of Broadway and the music industry. With Jeremy was a current star of Wicked and musicians who have resumes which are incredible: from Hollywood to Broadway, from movies to recording studios and theaters. What a way to end the current year. January 20 '18- Waiting for a contract to be signed. Look for fliers and information in the Newsletters. Lucille Taub

Women's Club Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except July and August) October 18 - General meeting, game night: “How well do you know Canal Walk? “ October 21 - Charity Event November 12 - Vendor’s Fair November 15 - General meeting, Venus Jewelers - Elizabeth Taylor: Her love affair with jewelry, men and life. December 8 - Holiday Tea at Teaberry’s December 3 - Christmas/Hanukkah Celebration This year our charity event will have a surprising, fun theme you will not want to miss. We will be celebrating Weddings of the Past. Be there for a delicious luncheon, many exciting prizes, and a fashion show of vintage gowns…and try to guess who the brides are in the many pictures displayed. Dig out your mother of the bride gowns and get to wear them one more time. Invitations to this event are available in the Clubhouse and the Freedom Clubhouse. Please return all responses to the lock box in the lobby of the main Clubhouse. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Cardiology Program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. Thank you to Michael Veitch, a Canal Walk resident who entertained us at our September meeting with a Night of Music. Michael writes and sings his own folk style music. The talent in this community is overwhelming. We hope Michael will come back again. November is the time to start Holiday shopping and no better place than at our Vendor’s Fair. Jewelry, house hold items and handmade gifts will be available for your

shopping pleasure. More about this next month. Some tables still available. Call Ronnie Bayer (732 302 9389) if interested. December, in addition to our Annual Christmas and Hanukkah Celebration (December 3), we will journey to Flemington to Teaberry’s Tea Room for a special Holiday Tea. Watch the Lobby for flyers. REMINDER: Dues for the year are $10 and were due in January. Your dues pay for desserts at our meetings, paper goods, entertainment, etc. If you have not paid dues for 2 years you may be dropped from our role. Only members in good standing will be able to attend certain events. Please pay by check only to assure an accurate accounting of payment, write “dues” in the memo space and do not staple checks to anything. Checks can be brought to any meeting or dropped off in the Women’s Club mail box in the Office. If you have any question regarding your membership status, please call Karen Anderson at 732 595 5890. Submitted by Gloria Sipos

Grandparents’ Group CALENDAR: HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION, SUNDAY, OCT. 29, 12:30PM - BALLROOM Toddler Time was a delightful day with nine little cuties and their grandparents who enjoyed singing, dancing and playing with bubbles. Once again, I thank my very special committee who each helped out in their own way. See photo attached. Next on our agenda is our Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 29 in the Ballroom at 12:30 PM. Bring the kids for a fun half hour before they go Trick or Treating within the community from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM that day. See flyer in the Lobby. Nina Pesce

Veterans’ Club Looking forward to activities in the remaining months of 2017, the Club will hold its annual Veterans’ Day Service and Dinner on Friday, November 11 in the Ballroom of the Main Clubhouse, beginning at 5:30 PM. Additionally, our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6 at the Landing Restaurant in Hillsborough. As a reminder, our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 25 at 1:00 PM in the Arts & Crafts Room; coffee and accompaniments to follow. Sam Pesce, Commander

Members at the annual Veterans of America Day at TD Bank Ballpark

Veterans and family enjoying a night of baseball

Operation Shoebox A month or two ago, one of our residents gave me the name of his nephew who is stationed overseas. I then forwarded his name to Rod Hirsch, Executive Director of Operation Shoebox NJ. True to the spirit and purpose of Operation Shoebox, this trooper received his package, and I was told he gladly shared it with his fellow soldiers. If you would like anyone you know, who’s in the U.S. military, to receive a package from

Operation Shoebox, please leave their names(s) in the Veterans’ Club mailbox in the Clubhouse Office. Our Community’s continued financial support is always appreciated, and if you wish to donate any toiletries, non-perishable items i.e., dry soup mix, cocoa, instant oatmeal, you can drop them off in the Operation Shoebox bin in the Coatroom of the Main Clubhouse. Sam Pesce for Operation Shoebox

Men’s Club CALENDAR October 9: Our usual monthly meeting will commence at 7:00 PM. The program will be: The Garden State, Where Ideas Grow. Ideas such as Band-Aids, color TV and Bubble Wrap. Open to all CW Residents. November 13: Remember to come to this very important meeting especially for Canal Walkers. The program will cover “Memory Enhancement” or how to remember what meeting I am going to tonight. Open to the public and registration is required. Remember that. December 11: The Holiday Party begins at 5:45 PM with the business meeting and the elections for the Men’s Club board members. Dinner will be served at 6:15 PM. At 7:30 PM, we will be entertained with a Harmonious Harmonizer concert. January 17-18: The next nighttime AARP Driver Safety class will be conducted in the board room from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Sign-up forms will be available close to the dates. CALLING ALL MEN’S CLUB VOLUNTEERS: An Election Committee will be forming for this year’s elections in December. Four board positions are up for grabs (President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer). Let us know if you are interested in stepping up for the job of keeping the Men’s Club one of the best in CW. We are also looking for some volunteers to work on our various committees (refreshments, philanthropic, publicity). Please come and attend the board meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month (7:00 PM in the Board Room). TEE TIMES: The fourth annual Somerset Walker’s Cup, while played under sunny skies, ended dismally as SR prevailed for the second consecutive year. Thirty-three men and six women played their hearts out and came up short. But as the saying goes, “a good time was had by all.” A rematch is scheduled for next August with some adjustments planned to establish more realistic handicaps. Thanks to all who participated Ron Lerner and Tom Moleta SOFTBALL Calling all able-bodied members. Recruiting season is on for next year’s softball tournament. If interested, call Frank Spataro 732-319-2114.

Men’s Club members and partners enjoying their raffled ticket winnings at the ballpark

ROMEO Mark your calendar for October 16 when the next Romeo dinner is tentatively set. Watch for the email regarding this. AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS The next day class will be in February 2018. Stay tuned for future postings. MEMBERSHIP Reminder: 2018 dues are due in January. We will start collecting for next year during our October, November and December meetings. If you’re not yet a member, join the club. Enrollment is open all year round for new members. If you join anytime from October onward, your dues will apply to the entire calendar year 2018. That’s a great deal. Call John Tarantino (732-584-6104) for more information. Come join us at our next meeting on October 9th and see what we’re all about. Bring a neighbor who’s also thinking of joining. You can also find out more about us by going to our website at http://canalwalkhoa.com/. ONGOING COMMUNITY PROJECTS The Good and Welfare Committee sends get well cards to members. Please let Gil Selvin

(732-356-3269) or Sal Saladini (732-271-5110) know about members who are ill,

hospitalized or recuperating.

GO GREEN The next Hazardous Waste Day will be on Oct. 21st at the South County Public Works Garage, 410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 from 9 AM to 2 PM. This is the last for the year. Operation Secure Shred will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on: Oct. 28: Green Brook Municipal Bldg., 111 Green Brook Road, Green Brook, NJ 08812. The next one will be on Jan. 20, 2018. So make sure you take advantage of this October schedule. Electronics recycling is on:

A. 1st Saturdays of the month at the South County Public Works (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM), 410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.

B. weekdays at the South County Public Works (7:30 AM to 3:00 PM), 410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 and North County Public Works, 411 Chimney Rock Road, Bldg. B, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

Proper Disposal of Medicine: Expired/unused medicines and OTC drugs can be dropped off at the Franklin Township Police Department (Public Safety Building), 495 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873 (Franklin Township Municipal Complex). Be sure to scratch off or blank out your name on the bottles. CFL Recycling: Year-round, the Men’s Club collects used compact fluorescent light bulbs and brings them to Home Depot for recycling. Please place them in the box in the Clubhouse Arts & Crafts Room and help preserve the environment. Jay del Prado

Italian American Club CALENDAR Oct. 2 Pasta Night with DJ Oct. 3, 17, 31 Italian Speaking Group Oct. 24 Business Meeting

Last month we had Mike’s Hot Dog Tour #2, and all who participated had a great time. All survived, and after ice cream at Boardwalk in Manville, lived another day anticipating Tour #3. We are planning a final tour in the near future. We have a couple of pictures of the Hot Dog Gang.

“Survivors” of Mike’s hot dog tour

Digestive pose for a picture between hot dog stops

Since my third tour of duty as President is up in December, we have formed a nominating committee headed by Annette Martino to determine if there are any members who would like to become President, Vice President or Treasurer. The elections will be held in early December. The Italian Speaking Group resumed on the Tuesday September 5. Sal Saladini stated that anyone who would like to join the group is welcome to learn Italian, brush up on speaking or just have fun. The group plans on meeting every other Tuesday. In September, we had a trip to Newport, Rhode Island and we all had a great time. Pictures and a description of our activities will be in next month’s Newsletter. The itinerary included a harbor cruise, mansion tour and Ten Mile Ocean Drive, wine tasting at a vineyard and several dinners. This year, for Thanksgiving, we are planning a winter coat drive for the needy in our area. We will be collecting usable adult and children winter coats and sweaters that are in good condition. Please bring your donations to the coat room in the Clubhouse and place in the area marked for the Italian American Club before November 17 deadline. Thank you in advance for your continued support. NOTICE: Annual dues are $15 if paid by May 1 and $20 thereafter. NEW MEMBERSHIP IS $25 PER PERSON AND WE EXPECT BOTH FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOIN. ONLY PAID MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS. Please fill out a Membership form found in the Office at the Clubhouse. Please include your email address and phone number with your check payable to CWHOAAF, and write membership in the memo line and place in the Italian American mailbox. Ciao, Mike Palmieri

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE The Canal Walk Newsletter is published monthly to keep the residents informed

about events at Canal Walk.

We accept articles submitted by Canal Walk Residents subject to the following

guidelines:

We do not accept any articles expressing political or religious opinions.

We do not accept any articles that resemble an editorial.

We do not accept any articles that advertise for profit.

Paid advertising is available through our Publisher, About Our Town.

The deadline for all material is the 8th of the previous month. Please submit your articles on time. All submissions must be emailed with the author clearly stated. The deadline for the November Newsletter will be October 8th by 6 PM. LATE ARTICLES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please send us articles about past events as well as future plans for your group or club. In addition, send photos to go with your articles. Items for Talk of the Walk, theatrical reviews, restaurant reviews should be sent to Ellen Catalina at ellencatalina11@verizon.net. Recipes and What's Happening sent to Ronnie Bayer at ocrbayer@aol.com. Home Hints sent to Jeff Shpiner at opticsjs@gmail.com

Club Activities and Announcements and Poetry sent to Susan Smith at lhssps@comcast.net. Staying Healthy sent to Nina Pesce at pesnia2@yahoo.com.

Meet Your Resident Artist sent to Frank Catalina at fecatalina@gmail.com

Photos sent to Jay del Prado at jaydimm@comcast.net

Suggestions for Your Turn” sent to Anil Nirody at anilnirody@hotmail.com All articles received by any member of the committee are acknowledged either by email or phone. Please note: If you didn't get a confirmation, it means that we didn't get it. Carry-overs may not be included. You should submit a new article each month. We reserve the right to edit, condense, or reject submitted material. Do NOT submit serious looking material from the Internet unless it has first been checked as authentic with Snopes.com or a similar web-checking site. Ronnie, Susan, Ellen, Nina, Frank, Jay, Jeff, Anil

Your Turn This time, we asked Canal walk residents “Hamburgers or Hot Dogs? Which do you prefer?” and got some interesting answers. Frank Spatoro: I’m American; I love them both. But if I absolutely had to choose between them, I‘d opt for hamburgers. Or rather cheeseburgers, medium rare, with onions, tomato and lettuce. My uncle used to own a restaurant where we kids often ate and that was what we ordered. We also used to go to Burger King, never McDonalds where the burgers came ready made with mustard and ketchup. As for Wendy’s, we went there rarely and then only for the baked potato with toppings. Nowadays I like Five Guys where the burgers are flame-broiled. Not like Mooyah where they are grill fried. Rich DeBella: Hot dogs are OK but give me a hamburger any day. At the South Side Grill in Bound Brook, they make burgers the way I like them: medium with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and ketchup. Unfortunately, the place is closed now because of a fire; I’m waiting for it to re-open. No Burger King or McDonalds for me. When I’m grilling at home, I like to make venison burgers. I hunt deer during the season and, providing they are properly dressed, they are good eating. Contrary to what many think, venison is not gamy. Since deer are free range animals and forage for themselves, their meat is dense and flavorful, with very little fat. I mix in some bacon with the ground venison to keep my burgers moist. Vince Renzulli: I prefer hot dogs, especially those from Costco which I like to grill, and top with mustard and relish. No ketchup; I don’t care for its vinegary taste. I also like the Sabrett dogs you get at roadside push carts, the ones that come with the onion- tomato condiment. You can buy the condiment in jars at Shoprite. The Nathan’s Hot Dog eating competition on the Fourth of July? I think it’s disgusting but then that’s New York for you; they don’t know any better. As for hamburgers, the ones I cook at home are OK because I pay proper attention. Too often, people overcook them until they become like hockey pucks. If I sometimes go to Wendy’s it’s for the salads not the burgers. Mike Goldberg: I’m an equal opportunity eater. Give me one of each. However, if I had to make a choice, I’d have to go with hot dogs. When I was growing up in the Bronx, there was a deli on every corner; the smell of hot dogs frying on the grill is one of my childhood memories. I prefer Hebrew National hot dogs topped with mustard, ketchup and sauerkraut. Nothing fancy. The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating competition on the Fourth of July? Yes, I’ve watched it on TV. I can’t believe how anyone could put away seventy hot dogs in ten minutes. Those guys are amazing. (Mike, you’ve told me a lot about hot

dogs. You sure you like hamburgers almost as much?) Yes I like them both, hamburgers and hot dogs. I believe in a balanced diet. (Laughs) Mahesh Shah: Hamburgers all the way. I almost never eat hot dogs because of the unhealthy additives they contain, particularly the nitrites As far as hamburgers are concerned, I don’t usually eat at McDonald or Burger King; I don’t trust what they put into their meat patties. I like the hamburgers at Mooyah, where the quality of the meat is so much better. I like my burgers medium rare with ketchup, lettuce, onions and tomatoes. If I’m grilling at home, I like to add sliced jalapenos for some zing. Initially, I, too, thought I liked burgers better. Now I’m not sure. You can get hamburgers everywhere; hot dogs are less readily available. Other than Stewart’s and Pete’s Texas Weiners, you only get hot dogs at the push carts that suddenly become more common in summertime. Hot dogs, to my mind, are much more interesting than

hamburgers. They can be boiled, grilled or fried; they can be all- beef or a mixture of pork and beef. They can have a natural casing which gives them a satisfying snap. No wonder there is a N.J Hot Dog Tour in which busloads of aficionados travel around the Garden State trying to judge which hot dog is the best. I want to go on that tour next summer. My favorite memory about hot dogs: In 1973, my wife and I were sightseeing in NYC. It was early April and a cold wind was blowing. Near the ferry terminal at the tip of Manhattan we bought a hot dog each from a pushcart vendor. I remember they were Sabretts dogs served piping hot with mustard and tomato-onion relish. Man, were they delicious! My wife and I still remember them vividly. Every year at the Men’s Club Barbecue, I do what everyone does: I have a hamburger and a hot dog. Next year, I’m going to skip the burger and have two hot dogs. Anil Nirody

Computer Corner

Everyone knows what fishing is, but when it comes to computers, its spelled phishing.

The practice of using a fraudulent e-mail message to trick you into providing personal information and gaining access to your accounts and data is known as phishing. One click in the wrong email could disable your computer or cause personal financial harm. Phishing emails can be difficult to detect. To identify them, be on the lookout for emails with these telltale signs:

• They create a sense of urgency, sometimes by saying your account has been compromised or is in danger of being closed.

• They ask for sensitive data, such as usernames, passwords, and bank account numbers.

• They may appear legitimate, but actually link to illegitimate websites.

Protect yourself by taking these steps.

• Be wary of emails asking for personal information and credentials. • Don’t click on links in suspicious emails. • Interact with a company (such as a bank) through a secure website — not an

email link. • Be cautious of e-mail requests which ask you to expedite wire transfer payments;

these emails purport to come from persons of authority (Deans, Directors, VPs, etc.) and can be fraudulent.

• Use a new browser window when logging into a site, and close that window after logging out.

So if you get an email from your bank that warns you of an impending interruption of service, or a credit that you did not expect, you have two options for contacting your bank. First, call them on the phone using a number that you found on your latest paper statement, not the number that’s in the suspicious email. Or second, open your browser and in the address bar, type (for instance) www.wellsfargo.com and then log on to your account. Don’t go to Wells Fargo by clicking the link in the email. On another note, I just had my first experience with the anti-virus program in Windows 10, Windows Defender. It’s free, and it’s included within Windows 10. A neighbor contracted something – let’s call it a virus – that slowed the computer down to a snail’s pace, and also blocked internet access. I was able to turn on Windows Defender and run a Quick scan and then a full scan and it worked! Computer back to normal. Now people with Comcast get Norton 360 at no additional cost so they have a choice between Norton and Defender (don’t use both). But people with Verizon have to purchase Norton or another Anti-virus program, so the free Windows Defender in Windows 10 is a worthwhile alternative. How good is Windows Defender? It’s supposed to protect your computer against malware, spyware and viruses, and it automatically

downloads new definition files from Microsoft as they become available. I’m using it on one of my machines. So far so good. Howard Kliger

Staying Healthy OCTOBER’S TRICK Ah, the month of Halloween, one of my favorite holidays. Well, of course! You know why. It’s time for dress-up clothes to be acceptable wardrobe attire. Ghosts and goblins galore roam our streets and treats are given out to all…but then, of course, there are tricks also. Below, allow me to tell you a story and use your brains to come up with the solution. For me, I’m afraid that even when I knew the solution, I still couldn’t figure it out. Try for yourself. THE STORY: Five friends named Ben, Bart, Betty, Bertha, and Beverly all went Trick or Treating one Halloween night. While walking along, they had a conversation. They talked about their five favorite foods. Their favorite foods were bananas, strawberries, pizza, sushi and donuts. The friends also shared with each other their five different fears. They were afraid of spiders, snakes, heights, enclosed spaces and public speaking. Based on the clues, match the friend with their favorite foods and their greatest fears. THE CLUES: 1. Ben and Bart did not like donuts. 2. The person that was afraid of spiders liked strawberries. 3. The person that was afraid of enclosed spaces liked donuts. 4. Bertha was not afraid of enclosed spaces, and Beverly did not care for donuts. 5. Bertha and Beverly were not afraid of either snakes or public speaking. 6. The banana lover feared snakes, and Beverly was not afraid of heights. 7. Bart did not fear public speaking, and Bertha did not eat pizza. Got that? OK…go for it. Find the answers on the next page. I’m so proud of you out there for your organizational skills. You should be proud, too! Bravo from Ben, Bart, Betty, Bertha, Beverly and me. Happy Halloween! Nina Pesce

ANSWERS: Ben’s favorite food was pizza and he was afraid of public speaking. Bart liked bananas and was afraid of snakes. Betty liked donuts and was afraid of enclosed spaces. Bertha’s favorite food was sushi, and her greatest fear was heights Beverly liked strawberries, and her greatest fear was spiders.

The Animal Corner DOGGIE BOOTIES UPDATE. Canal Walk resident, Aruna Patel came up with a simple and very low cost solution for keeping her adorable grand-dog Teddy’s paws comfortable on hot pavement. Old, soft, white socks, folded and gently secured around Teddy’s paws, kept the asphalt from burning his tender pads. After Teddy’s walks around the neighborhood, stopped frequently by neighbors to admire his good looks and gentle manner, the socks are tossed into the laundry machine - ready for his next outing. This solution can be used year round on rainy days and especially after a snowstorm when salt can irritate Fido’s feet. So smart, a great use of leftover orphan socks that lost its mate in the washing machine, and a new fashion statement. Thanks, Aruna!

RECALLED PET FOOD. Loving Pets is voluntarily recalling a limited number of dog treats because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes Loving Pets Barksters, Loving Pets Puffsters, and Whole Hearted Treats. United Pet Group is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of packages of rawhide dog chew products after a quaternary ammonium compound mixture was found to be used as a processing aid in the manufacturing of rawhide chews. Exposure through direct ingestion may cause reduced appetite and gastric irritation, including diarrhea and vomiting. These symptoms may require treatment by a vet. The dog chew products included in the voluntary recall have an expiration date ranging from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020. See a list of recalled products at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm562701.htm. HALLOWEEN REMINDER. Forgive me for repeating this every year, but the start of the holiday season brings lots of goodies into the house that might end up hurting Fido and Fluffy. People foods like chocolate, coffee, caffeine, alcohol, avocado, grapes,

raisins, yeast dough, xylitol, onion, garlic, chives, large amounts of salt/milk/dairy products, and uncooked meat/eggs/bones. Plants like poinsettias and lilies are t

oxic. For a complete list, click on www.aspca.org. QUESTION OF THE MONTH. Fluffy throws up several times a week. Should I be concerned? According to Sherry D. Clark, DVM, Angleton Vet Clinic, “For cats, vomiting is not as horrific as it is for people because their neck muscles are different. However, it could be a sign of tissue inflammation, rather than the typical hairball. Several inflammatory bowel diseases that range in seriousness from mild gastritis, which can be caused by food or anxiety, to lymphoma. Try changing your cat’s diet, or taking a break from stressful experiences like travel. If that doesn’t help, call your vet.” IT’S A PAIN IN THE NECK. Incorrectly sized dog collars can cause your pet pain if too tight, slip off if too loose or break if they are too thin. Sizing Fido’s new collar correctly allows him to be stylish and comfortable at the same time. Here how. Measure your dog’s neck size with a cloth measuring tape. Add 1 inch to Fido’s neck size if he is a small breed under 10 pounds. Add 2 inches to the measurement if he is a medium-sized dog and 3 inches for large-breed dogs that are more than 80 pounds. The measurement plus the additional inch or inches is his collar size. Determine the collar’s width you need by the size of your dog and his strength. Toy and small breeds do not pull as hard as larger breeds and only require a thin collar. Large breeds with a lot of power need a thicker collar to hold up under their stress. It's possible to get a collar in either of two widths that are the same length. If your dog is rambunctious and he falls into this category, choose the wider width. Purchase a dog collar for a growing dog in an

adjustable style. His current neck size should be on the smaller end of the adjustment scale. This allows the collar to grow with Fido so you will purchase fewer collars in the growth stage and only one at his adult age. Place your dog’s new collar on his neck and snap or buckle it. Move the adjustment slide on an adjustable model so you can place one finger between the collar and his neck for small breeds, two fingers for medium breeds and three fingers for large breeds. Compiled from www.dogcare.dailypuppy.com. THE FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP ANIMAL SHELTER is always in need of dry dog/puppy/cat/kitten food and toys, clean/worn towels/blankets/sheets, paper towels/sponges, flea medications, Q-Tips, catnip and bleach, and of course, monetary donations are warmly welcomed. The Shelter is open: Tuesday – Friday, noon to 3 PM and Saturday noon - 6 PM, and is located at the Municipal Complex on Demott Lane, (732-873-2500, ext. 6255). The outside donation bin is always available when the Shelter is closed. If you cannot get to the Shelter, please contact me for help in getting your donated items to the Shelter at (732) 356-0023 or at bagelsandhoney@comcast.net. The Shelter appreciates Canal Walk residents’ consistent generous contributions and so do the animals. Thank you for caring and sharing. Judy Gottlieb

Home Hints Looking back at some old tips for new people. This column is all about our bathrooms and keeping them mold and mildew free. Here are three important things you can do.

• Run the exhaust fan during or after a shower to get all the moisture out of the bathroom so that the paint doesn't start to bubble or pull away from the sheetrock. The best way to test if your fan is working is to turn it on and hold a tissue up to it. If the tissue isn't drawn up to the fan grill by the suction, then something is wrong. You might need a new fan or, perhaps, the exhaust needs to be cleaned or replaced. If you want to run the fan after you use the shower, you can install a timer in place of the on-off switch and run it after you leave the room.

• After a shower, use a squeegee to clean the water off the tiles and the shower doors to prevent mildew and water staining. It also will help to preserve the grout and the caulking.

• If you have a shower that's rarely used, or a tub that you can't climb into, this is important. Regularly run both the hot and cold water for a minute or two so that the faucets don't freeze up and there is water in the drain to keep sewer gases from coming up into the bathroom. Jeff Shpiner

Potpourri, Jokes, Food for Thought He’s My Brother Two young boys walked into a pharmacy one day, picked out a box of tampons and proceeded to the checkout counter.

The pharmacist at the counter asked the older boy, "Son, how old are you?” “Ten”, the boy replied. The man continued, “Do you know what these are used for?” The boy replied, “Not exactly, but they aren't for me. They're for him. He's my brother. He's four." "Oh, really?" the pharmacist replied with a grin. "Yes." the boy said. "We saw on TV that if you use these, you would be able to swim, play tennis and ride a bike. Right now, he can’t do any of that….” Submitted by Jay del Prado – from the Internet

DEFINITIONS BEAUTY PARLOR…A place where women curl up and dye. COMMITTEE…A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours. DUST…Mud with the juice squeezed out. EGOTIST…Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation. HANDKERCHIEF…Cold Storage INFLATION…Cutting money in half without damaging the paper. MOSQUITO…An insect that makes you like flies better. RAISIN…A grape with a sunburn. SECRET… A story you tell to one person at a time. TOOTHACHE…The pain that drives you to extraction. TOMORROW…One of the greatest labor saving devices of today. YAWN…An honest opinion openly expressed. WRINKLES…Something other people have....similar to my character lines. OLD…I very quietly confided to my friend that I was having an Affair. She turned to me and asked, "Are you having it catered?" . . . and that, my friend, is the definition of 'OLD'!!! Submitted by Jay del Prado – from the Internet

They're Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for the church ladies with typewriters.

These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced at church

services: The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.

Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

The sermon this morning: Jesus Walks on the Water. The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'

Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.

Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

Next Thursday there will be try-outs for the choir. They need all the help they can get.

Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.

A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.

At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice.

Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.

The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.

Pot-luck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.

The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon

This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.

The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.

Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.

The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.

And this one just about sums them all up

The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new campaign slogan last Sunday:

'I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours.' Submitted by Frank Catalina

Smile - life is too short not to!! A minister was completing a temperance sermon and with Great emphasis he said, 'If I had all the beer in the world,

I'd take it and pour it into the river.'

With even greater emphasis he said, 'And if I had all the wine in the world,

I'd take it and pour it into the river.'

And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he said, 'And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.' Sermon complete, he sat down... The song leader stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, nearly laughing, 'For our closing song, let us sing Hymn 365, 'Shall We Gather at the River.'

Submitted by Sue Smith

Recipes

BALSAMIC BRUSHETTA

Ingredients 8 tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup fresh basil 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 freshly ground black pepper 1 loaf French or Italian bread, toasted and sliced at an angle Directions: In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Mix in the Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices. Submitted by Ronnie Bayer

KNORR SPINACH DIP Ingredients 1 box (10 Oz) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream * 1 cup Hellman's mayonnaise 1 pkg. Knorr vegetable soup mix 3 green onions, chopped Directions Combine all ingredients and chill about 2 hours. Serve with your favorite dippers. * TIP: To lighten up dip, substitute 1 container (16 oz.) Greek yogurt. Submitted by Ronnie Bayer

Theatrical Reviews

WANTED: Reviews of all kinds are wanted from the residents of Canal Walk! Please send your

submission with your selection, your opinion of it, and any other information you feel is

pertinent. Send to ellencatalina11@gmail.com

Restaurant Reviews Rats Grounds for Sculpture Hamilton, NJ My husband and I were recipients of a wonderful gift recently. Our sister-in-law, Kathy, gave us, for our 50th anniversary, a trip to Hamilton, NJ to visit Grounds for Sculpture. We have always enjoyed our visits there over the past few years since there are always new sculptures to admire. But this time was special since she included dinner for us all at the famous Rats restaurant. How can I describe the visual beauty of this unique restaurant? The interior is delightful and the patio (also for dining) with its view of Claude Monet's Water Lillys, bridge, mist and all, is enough to make you feel as though you have stepped back in time to Claude Monet's beloved town of Giverny, France. The name Rats comes from the gregarious character from the story book, "The Wind in the Willows." This was Seward Johnson's (of the Johnson &Johnson family, and Robert Wood Johnson's grandson) favorite childhood storybook. Seward Johnson is the primary sculptor at Grounds for Sculpture. Surrounding the exterior of the restaurant are incredible life sized sculptures of impressionist artists paintings, including "The Boating Party" by Renoir. You can sit down with them and have your picture taken as part of the picnic they are having. If this weren't enough, we discovered that Rats serves up exquisite food. The menu is perfect for a French country restaurant. We started by ordering, as an appetizer, Provencal Mezzi for the Table. This consisted of piquillo & puy lentil hummus/ eggplant caponata/ quiona tabbouleh/a variety of wonderful olives and seeded flat breads. A very generous and scrumptious beginning at $16. They also brought 3 varieties of delicious french breads and a creamy chive butter. We chose our entrees and, surprisingly, we all chose fish. Kathy and Frank ordered Black Bass served with green curry, eggplant and garden herbs at $31. I ordered Branzino (a Mediterranean fish), Romesco, marble potato salad, Gremalata. $28. They were both truly outstanding, prepared perfectly and were so delicious. During dinner they served pop overs right out of the oven. We only ordered one dessert with coffee since we were fully sated. They have an impressive wine list, but you can also order wine by the glass in a $9 to $16 price range. They have a greatly varied dinner menu including steak, pork chops, roasted short ribs, roasted duck etc. The lunch menu includes salads and sandwiches in the $12. $17 range. Sunday Brunch is offered at $44 a person, $18 for children under 12. Sounds a bit pricey, but I suspect more than worth it for a special occasion. This was a truly fabulous dining experience both visually and ever so pleasing to the taste buds.

Rats is located about 50 minutes from Canal Walk and is fairly close to Princeton or Trenton. It is well worth the trip. Ellen Catalina

We so enjoy sharing restaurant reviews with our Canal Walk community. Most of us

enjoy reading them and getting to learn about some new and interesting restaurants to

explore. However, we have been getting very few reviews lately, and we are hoping to stir

up some interest amongst our readers to take a little time out and send us a review of a

restaurant you have recently enjoyed. Just give us the name, location and phone number

of the restaurant and delight us with some of your favorite entrees along with some

prices. It doesn't have to be long. So, hurry to your computers and become a restaurant

reviewer. Please send them to ellencatalina11@gmail.com (robyn –please correct email)

Ellen Catalina

Shutterbugs

The Princeton Photography Club accepted 4 photos by Angela Johns for Art Week on

Sept. 23rd

for the exhibit and sale at Colonial Park for the Franklin Day Festival. This

photo is one of them, entitled: “A Portal to a Painting.”

A Part of Amelia by Hank Goldenberg

After the Storm by Chickie Siegel

After the Storm by Renee Howard

What's Happening NEW JERSEY STATE THEATRE 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick – (732) 246-7469 Oct 7 8 PM Festival of South African Dance Oct 12 8 PM “Carmen” and Other Works – American Repertory Ballet

Oct 13 – 15 Jersey Boys (Fri & Sat 8 PM; Sun 7 PM; Matinees: Fri, Sat & Sun 2 PM) Oct 20 8 PM Tango Buenos Aires Oct 27 8 PM Elvis and Me – An Evening with Priscilla Presley Oct 28 7 PM Sixties Spectacular featuring Jay and The Americans, Paul Revere’s Raiders, Lou Christie, The Vogues, and The Manhattan Skyline Oct 29 7 PM Brad Garrett and Rita Rudner HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE (Dinner Show) 88 Route 173 West, Hampton – (800) 447-7313 Sep 12 – Oct 12 Come Blow Your Horn Oct 14 – 16 Beattlemania Oct 20 & 21 Terry Lee Goffee starring in “Train of Love” – The “Ultimate” Johnny Cash Tribute (Matinees: Mon – Sat 11: 30 AM & Sun 2:30 PM; Evening: Sat 6:30 PM) VILLAGERS THEATRE 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset – (732) 873-2710 Oct 6 – 22 Equus (Fri & Sat 8 PM & Sun 2 PM) GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE 9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick – (732) 246-7717 Oct 10 – Nov 12 Perfect, Now Change (Fri & Sat 8 PM; Sun 3 PM) CIRCLE PLAYERS 416 Victoria Avenue, Piscataway – (732) 968-7555 Oct 19 – Nov 18 Application Pending (Fri & Sat 8 PM; Sun 3 PM) PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE Brookside Drive, Milburn – (973) 376-4343 Sep 28 – Oct 29 The Honeymooners (Various Times) RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE State Route 28 & Lamington Road, North Branch – (908) 725-3420 Oct 6 8 PM Legally Blonde – The Musical Oct 7 7 PM Sense and Sensibility (Aquila Theatre) Oct 17 7 PM Tuesday with Morrie – Jamie Farr Oct 20 7 PM Babylon (Sandglass Theatre) Oct 28 8 PM The Capitol Steps

MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS 85 George Street, New Brunswick – (732) 932-7511 Nicholas Music Center Oct 6 7:30 PM Rutgers Wind Ensemble – “Music of the Masters” Oct 7 7:30 PM Rutgers Jazz Ensemble I Oct 16 12:30 PM Mason Gross Presents – “Leif Ove Anderson, Piano Oct 16 7:30 PM Rutgers Jazz Ensemble II Oct 20 7:30 PM Rutgers Symphonic Winds and Rutgers Symphony Band: American Sounds Oct 28 7:30 PM Mason Gross Presents Rutgers Symphony Orchestra With Guest Conductor Gregory Vajida Schare Recital Hall Oct 18 1:30 PM Mason Gross Presents: “Rediscovering Telemann’s Fantasy” Richard H. Shindell Choral Hall Oct 1 7:30 PM NJ Digital Audit Concert Kirkpatrick Chapel Oct 29 4 PM Rutgers Kirkpatrick Choir: “An October Garden” McCARTER THEATRE CENTER 91 University Place, Princeton – (609) 258-6500 Matthew Theatre Oct 10 – 29 A Night with Janis Joplin (Tue – Thu 7:30 PM; Fri & Sat 8 PM; Matinees: Sat & Sun 2 PM) Berlind Theatre Oct 1 – 15 Simpatico (Wed – Thu 7:30 PM; Sat & Sun 8 PM; Matinees: Sat & Sun 2 PM) Oct 18 & 19 7:30 PM Malpaso Dance Company Oct 21 8 PM Alfredo Rodriguez Oct 22 8 PM Songs of Freedom SOMERSET VALLEY PLAYHOUSE 689 Amwell Road (Route 514), Hillsborough – (908) 369-7469 Oct 20 – Nov 5 Dearly Departed (Fri & Sat 8 PM; Sun 2 PM) BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA – (215) 862-2121 Oct 3 11 AM The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Oct 13 – 29 The Rocky Horror Show (Wed & Thu 7:30 PM; Fri & Sat 7 PM & 10:30 PM; Sun 3 PM) SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM OF NEW JERSEY Manville library Branch, 100 South 10th Street, Manville – (908) 722-9722 x8426 Adult Programs - Series Oct 2, 9, 16, & 23 Adult Computer Literacy for Beginners

(Noon – 1 PM) Oct 2 6 – 8:30 PM Beginner Quilters Class Oct 3 6 – 8 PM Demystifying the Computer Oct 9 & 23 1 – 2 PM Computer Tips: Microsoft Office Word Oct 9 & 23 2:15 – 3 PM Computer Tips: Microsoft Office Workshop Oct 9 6 – 7 PM Evening Book Discussion Group – All the Light We Cannot See Oct 18 10:30 – 12:30 PM Find Your Family Tree Oct 18 Noon – 1 PM Daytime Book Discussion Group: Orphan Train Oct 21 2 – 3:30 PM Lethal Library Event – What a Character With the NJ Chapter of Mystery Writers of America Oct 24 6:30 – 7:30 PM Fantasy Book Discussion Group: The Lies of Locke Lamora Oct 25 7 – 8 PM Adult Craft Night Oct 28 1 – 2 PM Elemental Feng Shui Submitted by Ronnie Bayer

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