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VOLUME FOURTEEN, ISSUE TWELVE DECEMBER 1, 2019

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TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY

CELEBRATIONFriday, December 6th, 2019

6:30 PM in the Clubhouse (BYOB)

Please join us for an Italian Dinner for Toys for Tots Catered by Giovanni'sChicken Parm with Penne • Chicken Rosa with Penne

Penne with Sauteed Vegetables • Tossed Salad with Dressing• Breadsticks, Beverages & Dessert

We have been asked by the Marines to buy bikes for the older children.Last year 15 bikes were purchased. Lets see if we can do better this year. Please consider a donation of $10 or more in lieu of buying a gift. Checks to be made to VFPSC. Collection barrels will also be available in the clubhouse for a gift valued at no less than $10. If you cannot attend you may still make a donation or give a gift. Your non-refundable check of $17 per person should be made payable to VFPSC and sent to Marion Gittis, 9 Fairway Drive, 215-672-7225. Tables of 10 can be reserved. Any questions, please call Maxine Dubin 215-674-5916. Reservations must be in ASAP!

Tell me, and I forget. Show me, and I remember. Involve me, and I understand. ~CHINESE PROVERB

The Women’s Group with the support of The VFP Board invites you to a:

MEET & GREETFriday, December 13, 2019, 7 PM

in the Clubhouse Ballroom

ALL RESIDENTS are invited to a get together which gives our newer and longer term residents an opportunity to meet.

We look forward to seeing you.

Refreshments will be served so please RSVP to Casey Bauer at 914-393-8076 if you plan to attend.

(BYOB)

Best Wishes for a Joyous, Healthy & Happy Holiday!~The Villa’s Voice Publisher & Staff

Seasons

Greetings

NOTE: About our NEW YEARS DAY LUNCH THIS WONDERFUL EVENT has run for ten consecutive years here at The Villas at Five Ponds under the direction of talented volunteer Selma Fisher. We are very grateful to her, but she has moved to another location and no longer will doing it. Can someone step-up and take the reigns of this event? We all look forward to starting a New Year with friends & neighbors. Please contact Aileen Salus, Social Committee Chair (p.11), if interested. Thanks! ~Editor

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The Villa’s Voice Publisher/Owner:

Ron Dorfman Design, Graphics, Advertising97 Villa Drive, 215.328.9255RonaldDorfmanDesign@comcast.netwww.RonaldDorfmanDesign.com

The Villa’s Voice Staff:

Ronda S. Dorfman Editor & Special Assignments

Al Wiesner, Editorial Cartoonist

All staff can be reached via email at: RonaldDorfmanDesign@comcast.net

The Villa’s Voice newspaper is an independently owned and operated enterprise providing information as a public service. All views expressed in credited columns are those of the individual writer(s). They are not necessarily the opinions of The Villa’s Voice staff, The Villas at Five Ponds management company, Board or of the VFP Association. As our community members, your comments and remarks are invited on any shared topic of interest. ~The Villa’s Voice Staff

©2019 Ronald Dorfman, Warminster, PA 18974 All rights reserved.

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HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE Trash will not be picked up on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th, it will be picked up on Thursday, December 26th Trash will not be picked up on New Years Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020, it will be picked up Thursday, January 2, 2020.

HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLINGEnvirogreen will be recycling Christmas trees again this year. They will be chipping the weeks of January 6th & January 13th. Trees need to be out at the curb, not in the street, at the beginning of the week. Please remove all lights, ornaments, stands etc. They do not recycle wreaths, the metal, that holds them together can damage the chipper.

(Agenda to review for those of you who did not attend the Annual Meeting on November 19, 2019):

ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETING—November 19th, 2019

I. Call to Order Rick Rodgers

II. Pledge of Allegiance RR & All

III. Establish Quorum Rick Rodgers Approval of 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes Welcome New Residents, stand—give Name & Address Introduce Board of Directors and their titles Candidates for re-election. (Joel, Mark & Rick) Call for Vote & Hand in Ballots

IV. Financial Review Mark Schwartz

V. Snow Review Joel Mickelberg E-mail List Additions & Corrections Dryer Vents/Cleaning, Mailboxes Garage Door—Power Failure—Keys Importance of Age Survey Importance of Management Company Money Mgt. "Phony" Phone Calls

VI. Administrative Committee to the Board Rick Rodgers WWMA Lawsuit Status

VII. Dog & Pet Issues Tina Talansky Fitness Center Residents Only/ID Respect Thank you—To Volunteers Clubhouse Decorating Update Meet & Greet—Coming Soon Invitation to December 13th Community Meet & Greet

VIII. Landscaping Paul Luff Architectural or Landscape Change Reminder including common ground Lantern Flies Recycling

IX. Community Projects/Capital Improvements Mark Schwartz

X. Questions and Answers All

The Fall/Winter 2019 Edition of The Villas at Five Ponds

Resident’s Directory is Now available!

Printable online (for residents only) at www.TheVillasatFivePonds.org

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On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 we are going to the Michener Art Museum to see:

IMPRESSIONISM TO MODERNISM: The Lenfest Collection of American Art

Cost is $13 per person, and includes a docent.We will go to lunch after the museum at Piccolo Trattoria in Doylestown (at your expense) We will car pool. Please be at the clubhouse at 9:45 AM. Please make your non-refundable check payable to Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee for $13 per person. Send or deliver to: Reba Grossman 235 Fairway Drive, 215-675-6883 or Barbara Kains 114 Villa Drive, 215-444-9908.

George Sotter (1879–1953), Low Tide Rockport, Maine, n.d. Oil on Canvas. 26 x 32.25 in. James A. Michener Art Museum. Gift of Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE! Please be aware that in 2020 we will

be having the Clubhouse updated and redecorated, throughout…

This will leave some areas—including the Ballroom— unavailable for periods during the process.

Please take that into consideration when planning for “ in-house” activities, private rentals and events. We will notify you of actual dates & times as they become available.

Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated. The result should be well worth the effort.

PLEASE JOIN US for a day trip on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 to visit… The Museum of American Jewish History101 South Independence Mall (South 5th Street at Market Street), Philadelphia, PA 19106

A private docent will accompany our group through a 90-minute special exhibition on “THE LIFE AND TIMES OF RUTH BADER GINSBERG” We will begin at 11 AM.

Cost: $39.50 p/p With Bucks County Transportation (seats are limited) Meet at clubhouse at 9:15 AM. Bus will leave at 9:30 AM or $17.50 p/p If we take the 9:30 AM Warminster train as a group.

Lunch: At your own expense at LaScala Pronto Restaurant following the exhibition at 615 Chestnut Street (Corner 7th & Chestnut Streets).

After lunch: Those taking Bucks County Transportation will board bus at the restaurant at approximately 3 PM. Those taking the Train can catch either the 3:10 or 3:34 PM Warminster Train at Jefferson Station.

Please make non-refundable checks payable to The Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee for either $39.50 p/p (for bus riders) or $17.50 p/p (for train riders) and deliver to Cheryle Goldberg, 120 Fairway Drive, Please RSVP Today!

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Best Wishes from our home to yours for a

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year filled with Good Health

and Happiness!All our best,

Sue & Ron Gordon

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HELPING HANDS CLUB n Mary langdon, chair

TO OUR NEIGHBORS who are celebrating a birthday or anniversary during the month of December, the Helping Hands Club of The Villas at Five Ponds wish you a happy day.

• Get well wishes to Allen Bornstein and Bev Samson.

• Our most sincere sympathy to Sue Gordon and family on the passing of her beloved mother.

Please tell us if you know of anyone who is ill/ hospitalized, lost a loved one, or just needs a “helping hand.” You may contact any of the following residents:

Lana Skwer 215-328-6227 Reba Grossman 215-675-5883 Bev Kelly 215-672-6348 Cheryle Goldberg 215-682-7733Joyce Van Ness 215-441-4691 Bill Van Ness 215-441-4691 Lorraine Incollingo 215-674-0817

HELP IS AVAILABLE! n Mary langdon

IF YOU ARE RECOVERING from an illness or are home-bound we would like to help. Would you like a visit? Need errands run? Please consider using Helping Hands. We have “Hands” ready to assist the needs of our residents. Contact Mary Langdon, 30 Villa Drive, 215-441-8093, edmaryl@verizon.net.

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THE LUNCH BUNCH COMMITTEE planned another lovely luncheon and wishes to thank all that attended. It was a fun afternoon of community camaraderie and good food held at Angelo’s in Horsham. It was hosted by Lorraine Brown, Louise Cannon and Mary Langdon. We look forward to seeing all of you at our next luncheon to be soon determined where and when. Notification will be in an upcoming issue of The Villa’s Voice.

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WILL THE PHILLIES SCORE BIG THIS OFFSEASON? n Jake saMson, The Villa’S Voice guesT sPorTs rePorTer

THE PHILLIES hit the jackpot last offseason, signing Andrew McCutchen, Bryce Harper and trading for JT Realmuto…and somehow still swung and missed at a playoff berth once again. It has been

since 2011 since the Phillies had October baseball, and fans are starting to get restless. The front office also made a big decision, parting ways with Gabe Kapler after two seasons of experimentation and he already found a new job in San Francisco. Even with all of this turmoil, due to the owners’ checkbook, the Philadelphia culture and various other factors, the Phillies are once again a hot des-tination for free agents this offseason. As we saw a Nationals/Astros world series, what did these two teams have in common? Three SOLID starting pitchers, who could go 6–7 innings every night. The Phillies came into this past season thinking that they were going to win games 8–5 every night, and their plan absolutely blew up in

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their faces as they finished 14th of 30 MLB teams in that category averaging 4.78 runs per game and were 24th of 30 MLB teams in runs scored on the road. Now, the Phillies could use a bat. Anthony Rendon from the

Washington Nationals would fit them perfectly to round out a stacked lineup. Josh Donaldson is another third base-

man who played in the NL East who bet on himself on a one year contract and played phenomenally once again for the Atlanta Braves. However, this is an off-season where the Phillies have no choice but to go all in on pitching. Ranking 17th of 30 MLB teams in ERA and having maybe one legitimate starter, it is time for the Phillies to make these moves. Gerrit Cole is the jackpot after another insane year

in Houston, but Zack Wheeler (Mets), Madison Bumgarner (Giants), Dallas Keuchel (Braves) and Jake

Odorizzi (Twins) would all fit in and be a #1/#2 starter for this team. For the Phillies to make the next step and

return to October baseball, pitching has to be a priority. The question remains though if they can bring one of these arms to wear the red and white pinstripes.

FIVE PONDS SINGLES CLUB n Merryl PelBerg

THE FIVE PONDS SINGLES are having a fun, busy year. Shows at the Bristol Theater followed by dinner; a trip to an his-toric mansion; and a luncheon celebrating the move of three of our members to their new homes are some of the enjoyable outings we have had this year. We will be enjoying a holiday dinner at the Victor Cafe in December and spending a delightful evening at the Philly Pops in January with dinner at LaScala in center city Philly. Other activities are being planned after the New Year. If you are single and want to be a part of this wonderful club, please come out and join us. We love making new friends. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM in the Ballroom.

2020 MAH JONGG CARDS TO BE AVAILABLE SOON!TOBY KOLMAN is selling 2020 Mah Jongg cards— Standard Cards $8; Large Print $9. All proceeds will go to the Marlyn Fein Cancer Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center. She will be collecting up until the third week in December, 2019. If interested, Please drop off money to her at 158 Fairway Drive. Phone: 267-872-3597, tobykolman233@gmail.com.

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BROADWAY SHOW TRIP TO SEE “TOOTSIE” n cheryle goldBerg

ON A BEAUTIFUL Wednesday afternoon, 56 Five Ponders boarded the bus to New York to see the new musical comedy, Tootsie. When we arrived in New York, we split up to dine at restaurants of our choice, meeting later at the beautiful Marquis Theater. I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard at a Broadway show! The actors, including Toni Award winner Santino Fontana, who played Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels, were terrific and the hilarious comedy lines were never ending. We were also very lucky to have a great bus driver, Tom, who had our bus parked right outside the exit door of the theater for the trip back home. Another great day and show in New York. Thank you to everyone for joining us on this NY show trip and for supporting the Day Trip Committee. I hope to see you on our next Broadway show trip in the May to see Tina.

ARTISTS IN TRAINING! n Bill Van ness

THE ARTS AND CRAFT FOLKS get together on every Wednesday morning at 10 AM in the Clubhouse. They are currently working on water color drawing and various crafts. Talk is they may be planning an art show in the spring. All are welcome, so bring your supplies and join in the fun, who knows you may create that perfect picture! ART STUDENTS below, from left to right: Doris Schor, Joyce Brown, Lois Wursta, instructor Rosemary Kozak; students Irene Mueller and JoAnn Robbins.

Seated left to right, Kathy O'Brian, Rita Mullowney, Andy Auerbach, Rene Seaman, and Kathy Hitchiner. Standing: Susan Supowitz, Susan Curtis, Joanne Gorman-Klein, Janet Lynch, Marci Blitz, Donna Besignano, Suzanne Yeager, Carola Struyk, and Joyce Van Ness.

CLOSE KNIT FUN GROUP THRIVES! n Bill Van ness

OUR CRAFTY GROUP, above, is a lovely array of ladies that en-joy knitting and crocheting. They get together on every second Wednesday of the month for fellowship and to share ideas. They are currently making fleece blankets for the folks at Luther Woods and for the children’s Project Linus. All are welcome, so come on out and have some fun, if you have questions call Joyce Van Ness at 302-359-4764. PLEASE NOTE: we will not meet in December due to holiday activities.

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THE FUN OF TRAIN DOMINOES CONTINUES… n Donna Besignano

JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS and friends for a friendly, pickup game of Dominoes.

Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! No stress, just fun. We get together the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 PM in the Clubhouse Sports Lounge. (Our next game is December 5th). For more info & questions, call Donna Besignano 908-526-7496.

CHERYLE & RICK GOLDBERG recently visited France. They write: “Here are a few photos of our recent Riverboat trip from Paris to Normandy along the Seine River. We started in Paris, France and visited most of Paris's famous sites including The Louve, The Arc de Triumph, The Eiffel Tower, The Musee d’Orsay, Le Marias, Musee l’Orange, Versailles, The Champ-Elysees and The Louve. Once we boarded The Viking Riverboat Rolf, we stopped at the most beautiful towns along The Seine River, including Vernon, Giverney, Rouen, Les Andelys and Normandy, where we visited The D-Day Museum, Omaha Beach and The Memorial Cemetaries. The Viking Riverboat was amazing, with a beautiful room including veranda, unbelievable service and gourmet meals. It was truly a trip that we will never forget.”

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• Trips • Visits • Travelogues • Tours

SHOW DINERS (opposite page) enjoyed a delicious lunch at Pergola Des Artistes a few doors away from the theater on West 46th Street where they saw an afternoon performance of “Tootsie.”

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MEN'S CLUB VISIT n Berny duBin

THE MEN’S CLUB had gone to Willow Grove Air Plane Museum October 23 and lunch after our visit. The tour guide was very informative and he was a Navy pilot. An interest-ing fact is he had actually flown one of the planes we had seen. Since a member of the board has requested the Men’s Club not be published as a Club in The Villa's Voice I will be putting the chairs information in every article that appears in The Voice so you know how to reach us. The chairs are Berny Dubin, 215-674-5916; Howard Rabinovitch, 267-282-5018; and Steve Warshaw, 215-674-4894.

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWSn aileen salus

IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE, but the holidays are around the corner and January 2020 is fast approaching. But before that, please join us for Bingo on Tuesday, December 3. It’s always a fun night. If you haven’t signed up in advance, you can pay at the door. On Friday, December 6, don’t forget to sign up for Toys 4 Tots. Marion Gittis and Maxine Dubin have ar-ranged a delicious dinner from Giovannis and your gifts will help make the holidays special for some kids who really will appreciate your donations. If you missed the previous New Residents Get Together, don’t despair. Casey Bauer has arranged another event on Friday, December 13. As you may know, we are in the process of updating and redecorating our clubhouse. The decorating com-mittee has asked that no functions be scheduled in the clubhouse beginning in January until further notice. Wishing everyone a happy and especially healthy holiday season.

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Committee & Club Chairs & Co-Chairs2019

Social CommitteeChair: Aileen Salus, 104 Villa Drive215-441-9339; asalus1945@gmail.comTreasurer:Richard Gittis, 9 Fairway Drive215-672-7225; richiesg@verizon.netRecording Secretary:Merryl Pelberg, 103 Villa Drive215-443-8588merrylpelberg@gmail.com

CalendarChair: Aileen Salus, 104 Villa Drive215-441-9339; asalus1945@gmail.com

Brunch ClubCo-Chairs: Maxine Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive215-674-5916; maxineD5@gmail.comMarion Gittis, 9 Fairway Drive215-672-7225; richiesg@verizon.net

Day Trips ClubCo-Chairs:Reba Grossman, 235 Fairway Drive 215-675-6883; bubbyreba2@gmail.comBarbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive 215-444-9908; bubbiepete@comcast.net

Helping Hands ClubChair: Mary Langdon, 30 Villa Drive215-441-8093; edmaryl@verizon.net

Lunch Bunch ClubCo-Chairs:Penny Barenbaum, 160 Fairway Dr. 215-957-6116; pbarenbaum@gmail.comLorraine Incollingo, 207 Fairway Dr.215-674-0817

Movie ClubCo-Chairs: Sue Gordon, 21 Five Ponds Circle267-968-0705 suegordon116@gmail.comAnne Leskowitz, 42 Villa Drive 215-674-8365; anne.leskowitz@gmail.com

Parties PlusCo-Chairs:Maxine Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive215-674-5916; maxineD5@gmail.com

Cheryle Goldberg, 120 Fairway Drive 215-682-7733; cherrick55@comcast.net

Program ClubCo-Chairs:Diane Polsky, 84 Villa Drive 215-441-5753; dpolsky@gmail.comBarbara Feldman, 304 Clubhouse Lane; 215-343-5112bjacobsfeldman@verizon.net

Women’s Group ClubCo-Chairs:Kathy Hitchiner, 5 Fairway Drive267 803-6112 kathyhitchiner@yahoo.com Joyce Van Ness 330 Clubhouse Lane; 302-359-4764joycevanness@yahoo.com

new members always wanted!JOIN & ENJOY OUR CLUBS TODAY

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This section features personal community messages, joyous extended family notes, and special events. Your free listing is welcomed. Please provide information and/or photo via email by the 15th of the month preceding publication. Send to: RonaldDorfmanDesign@comcast.net

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS n cheryle goldBerg

PLEASE CIRCLE THE NAMES of all of your friends and neighbors at Five Ponds to whom you wish to send a birthday and/or anniversary greeting. Send the list, with your name, to me, along with .50 cents per greeting (cash or check made out to The Villas at Five Ponds). If you have any questions or your birthdays or anniversaries do not appear, please call or e-mail me. Cheryle Goldberg, 120 Fairway Dr., Warminster, PA 18974; 215-682-7733; cherrick55@comcast.net.

Your name:________________________________________________________

# of names circled:_______@ .50 cents each. Total enclosed: $____________ DECEMBER 2019 Birthdays Anniversaries 1 Sharyn Polsky 8 Sheryl & Bob Senders 2 Sherryl Mustin 13 Carol & Richard Zeitz 3 Joyce Brown 18 Barbara & Bernie Hoffman 7 Steve Tammara 19 Harriet & Bert Soltoff 7 Jon Utain 21 Gail & Mark Saifer 8 Richard Gittis 24 Cindy & Lee Rosenbaum 9 Lorraine Brown 30 Sue & Fred Szabo 10 Alan Schwartz 31 Karen & Mark Schwartz 14 Lori Blank 15 Izzy Grossman 16 Madelyn Mickelberg 17 Harriet Soltoff 19 Norma Bogen 19 Lana Skwer 21 Howard Utain 24 Arlene Blanck 24 Mara Brand 29 Roz Miller

Thank You Notes • Celebrations • Family News & Events • Birthdays & Anniversaries

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS END IN DECEMBERCHERYLE GOLDBERG has notified us that “…after 13 years, I have decided to withdraw from this monthly activity.” Those of us who have participated will surely miss it, along with the Social Community, which derived noticable income from the contributions over the years. Thanks Cheryle! We appreciate your work and hope someone will come along to help “carry on” the program you established.

I WOULD LIKE TO acknowledge everyone for the numerous phone calls and cards for my Paul's passing. He was a great guy and your confirmation of that warms my broken heart. Thank You for you sympathy, kindness and support at this difficult time ~Hilda Elmstrom

MY HEARTFELT THANKS to my Five Ponds friends and neighbors for the many calls, cards, visits and goodies following my recent surgery. Your kindnesses did much to help my recovery. We are so lucky to live in such a caring community! Fondly, ~Bev Samson

TO OUR DEAR FRIENDS at Five Ponds: Words cannot express how grateful we are for the many ways you have comforted us since the recent loss of my mom. We are truly touched by your kindness during this difficult time in our lives. ~Sue & Ron Gordon

COOKING CLUB #2: FAMILY FAVORITES EVENT n cindy WoldoW

On October 23, 2019 Cooking Club 2 held our Opening Event, “Family Favorites.” We had a taste of many dishes passed down from generation to generation. An added delight, was watching the attendees trying to figure out which committee members (or their families) were in the “Old Time” pictures that were part of the table decorations.

FAMILY FAVORITES Committee: from left to right: Donna Lewis, Judy Gold, Rita Solofsky, Cindy Woldow, Carol Potack, Diane Polsky, and Karen Castelli (missing: Shelly Greco.)

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PING PONG PLAYERS WANTED n Joe kWiaTek

PING PONG played every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 to 3:30 PM in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Join us. For information, stop in and talk to us in the Clubhouse while we play.

ART EXHIBITION & SALE FOR HOME & HOLIDAYS FANNY CHODOSH, international artist and Villas at Five Ponds homeowner is pleased to exhibit her recent works in an exclusive offering to the residents from her home at 78 Villa Drive on December 8th and 15th. “I’ve met so many wonderful people living here, that I thought it would be nice to share my recent art work with the community. I’m so excited that I can offer reasonably priced original artwork that would grace any home or make great gifts for the holidays” exclaimed Fanny. Her work includes oil paintings, pen and ink sketches and mixed media. For more information, see the invitation enclosed in this issue of The Villa’s Voice or visit rimonartgallery.com.

NEIGHBOR HOWARD RABINOVITCH WRITES, “On October 27th, 2019 I was honored to receive the 2019 First Responder of the Year Award at a dinner sponsored by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce. Besides the plaque in the picture, I received Proclama-tions from State Representative Meghan Schroeder, State Senator Robert Tomlinson and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, who also presented me a flag that was flown above the U.S. Capitol.” Congratulations, Howard! We’re proud of you, and as a community, thank you for your services.

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**NON-COMMERCIAL, non-politcal PUBLIC SERVIC MESSAGES are FREE to area organizations, churches, schools, and public health services—space permitting. Send to: RonaldDorfmanDesign@comcast.net

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING*

FOR SALE

JOIN the 5 Ponds AMA Riverboat group from July 1–11, 2020. We're sailing on the enticing Douro River trip: Portugal, Spain and the Al-garve. A deposit is needed to hold your cabin immediately. Call Harriet Soltoff for details (215-957-6084). Don't miss the boat.

MAIL BOXES

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. Please call Larry McKeogh 215-672-7087.

SERVICES & MISC

AUTO DETAILING. Your car or SUV will look great! Call Villa resident Jon Utain, 267-770-9681.

GAIL THE SHOE LADY. I can stretch shoes, make hammer toe and bunion pockets. $5 pair. Call Gail Wiener 215-293-0506.

I CAN HELP YOU get the correct insurance. Home owners, Auto, Umbrella, Long Term Care & Life.Berny Dubin 215-722-2427.

NEED A RIDE or DRIVER? 5 Ponds resident will drive your car or mine to and from PHL, NWK, JFK airports, cruise terminals, theater, etc. Call Paul at 215-833-6000.

Expires: 11/30/2019

PUBLISHING/DESIGN HELP

ATTENTION AUTHORS! Printed books are a valuable sales tool and undeni-able legacy. If you are writing a family memoir, financial self-help book, children’s book, cookbook, business journal, etc., I can help you. I can provide ghost writers, editors, and cost-effective self-publishing. Call Ron Dorfman, 215-328-9255.

The Fall/Winter 2019 Edition of The Villas at Five Ponds Resident’s Directory

is Now available!Printable online (for residents only) at www.TheVillasatFivePonds.org

PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGES**

Warminster Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday Peace, Holiday Joy” Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8 PM. The 65-member WSO will be joined by the 80-voice Capital Singers of Trenton in a program traditional and contemporary favorites, including:Christmas At The Movies; Many Moods of Christmas; Christmas Rocks At The Pops; Non Nobis Domine from “Henry V”; The Festive Sounds of Hanukah; Let There Be Peace On Earth; and The Hallelujah Chorus. With so much holiday spirit at this concert, Santa is sure to make an appearance! The concert will be held at William Tennent Auditorium, 333 Centennial Road, Warminster, PA 18974. Ample free parking is avail-able. As in years past, we remember those neighbors in need and ask that all attending bring a personal-care item to the concert (soap, shampoo, tooth-paste, individual toothbrush, deodorant) for donation to the Food Pantry at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hatboro, Pa. The pantry is open to all in need. Adult tickets are $25 at the door. Advance tickets ($22) can be purchased (Cash or check, please) at: John S. Cryan Jewelers, 673 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA and M&H Custom Framing & Gallery, 373 York Road, Warminster, PA, or through the website. Visit www.WarminsterSymphony.org or call 215-672-9650. This concert only—students and pre-school children admitted free!

On Sunday, December 8, 2019, Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel will have the very popular DePue Brothers Band return for their holiday show. They will play lots of Grassical, seasonal standards, Chanukah music, gypsy czardas, and more! 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA. Info at 215-887-8700. Optional dinner at 5:45 PM. Concert at 7:15. Concert— $45 ($40 if purchased by December 5.) Students through age 23 FREE. Dinner $20 (brisket or eggplant parm). Free parking. No stairs.

The Villa’s Voice is available monthly online at www.TheVillasVoice.com

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’TIS THE SEASON OF SCAMS BUCKS COUNTY CRIMES AGAINST OLDER ADULTS Task Force wishes you a safe and pleasant holiday season! The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for scammers. Here are the top three scams to watch out for:

ONLINE SHOPPING—FAKE WEBSITESWhat it is: Scammers launch a copycat website of a well-known retailer, or create a website offering popular, sometimes previously "sold out," merchandise at crazy discounts. How it works: A classic phishing scam— often by email but increasingly through links on social media sites—the email appears to come from a legitimate company and the link sends you to a phony website where you’re asked to enter personal information. What to do:• Search the retailer, type in “vendor name + scam” and see what comes up.• Type URLs directly into your browser; do not click on a link from an email or social media site unless you are absolutely sure the message is from the legitimate business.• On the payment page, look for “https” at the beginning of the address (the “s” stands for “secure”).• Shopping on a new site? Look for a return policy and contact information, including a real address, a toll-free customer service number, and other ways to reach the company if you have a problem.• Use a credit card (not a debit card) when shopping online for greater protections against possible fraud.

GIFT CARDS How it works: Thieves hit a store gift card rack, secretly write down or electronically scan the numbers off the cards, then check online or call the toll-free number to see if someone has bought the cards and activated them. As soon as a card is active, the scammers drain the funds. By the time you try to use the same card, the money is long gone. What to do:• Only purchase gift cards from reputable sources. Better yet, get them directly from the store they’re from–and preferably directly from

the store cashier–and ask them to scan the card to ensure it has the correct balance.• Carefully examine both sides of the card and look for signs of tampering, such as an exposed PIN. If you find anything questionable, ask for another card and examine that one, too.• Online gift card purchases should be made di-rectly from the retailer's website. Never buy them on auction sites even if it looks like a great deal; these cards may be stolen or counterfeit.• Keep your receipt as proof of purchase until the card’s value has been exhausted.• Do not provide your personal information: no reputable business will require you to provide your Social Security number, bank account infor-mation, or date of birth in order to purchase a gift card—you're not applying for credit.

FAKE CHARITIES How it works: The end of the year is a prime time for charitable donations, and scammers try to take advantage. Fake charities are among the most popular holiday scams: scammers either misuse the name of a genuine organization, or make up their own. What to do:• Only donate to charities you know. If a new charity piques your interest, be sure to verify it on charitynavigator.org. • If you get a request via phone, STOP. Be suspi-cious. We recommended that you call the charity directly using the contact info on their website and ask if they can send you material about themselves to your mailing address.• Do not donate cash or use a wire transfer. Verify the organization’s correct name and do-nate by check.• Ask how much of your donation will go for the cause. Some charities often spend the majority of their money for internal operational costs.

OTHER SCAMS TO LOOK OUT FOR DURING THE HOLIDAYS:• Travel deals• ATM skimmers• Package delivery notice• Suspicious social media giveaways

4 TIPS TO FOLLOW IF YOU'VE BEEN VICTIMIZED:• File a police report. Go to your local police sta-tion and file a report about the fraud or scam so you can prove to your bank and credit reporting

companies you’ve been scammed.• Tell your credit card company and bank. If you are the victim of identity theft or some other financial scam, contact the fraud department at your credit card company and bank. You may have to close the account or the institution may just remove the fraudulent transactions.• Report the fraud to the three credit reporting companies. Do this as soon as possible, especially if your personal information was used to take out a new credit line, make purchases, take out loans, or anything else that could affect your credit. Each credit reporting company has a fraud unit: Equifax: 800 525-6285; Experian: 888 EXPERIAN or 888 397-3742; TransUnion: 800-680-7289.• Gather evidence. In addition to the police re-port, save what you can related to the suspected fraud. Having items such as letters/emails of solicitation, prospectuses, cancelled checks, cash receipts, receipts for cashier’s checks or money orders, bank statements, investment statements, or medical statements could help you get your money back or protect yourself from further victimization. Information obtained from http://action.aarp.org

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Bucks County District Attorney's Office, 215-348-6344

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Bucks Co Area Agency on Aging 215-348-0510

Bucks Co Office of Consumer Protection215-348-6060

Bucks Co Coroner's Office 215-348-3852

Bucks Co Register of Wills215-348-6265

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Water Zumba, 6 PM

Water Zumba, 6 PM

Water Zumba, 6 PM

NOTE: Card games may not be played in the Ballroom when meetings on the calendar are listed as such. i.e.: Singles meetings, Clubhouse meetings, Food Clubs and Book Club meetings.* DECEMBER 2019

Art Class, 10 AM

Art Class, 10 AM

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Art Class, 10 AMKnitting & Crocheting Club*Ballroom, 7 PM

Art Class, 10 AMSingles Meeting*, 7PM Ballroom

COMING EVENTS

Men's Club will follow Eagles Schedule (through December) in the Ballroom—Big Screen TV.

January 2020TBA

n aileen salus, (215-441-9339)

Water Zumba, 6 PM

Water Zumba, 6 PM

Train Dominoes, 7 PM, Sports Lounge

Bingo, 6 PM Toys 4 Tots

Cooking Club #2*

Private Party

Cooking Club #1*

New Residents Get Together, 7PM, Ballroom

Shuffleboard Banquet*

*NOTE: Some groups listed are not sanctioned VFP Social Clubs. See page 11.

NOTICE! Due to planned decoration and updates to the Club-house, beginning January 1, 2020, no functions will be scheduled in the club-house until further notice.