November 2014

NOVEMBER 2014

A Publication about the Members and Life at Frenchman’s Creek

October 21, 2014

October 28, 2014

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Ann Cohen Susan Katz Linda Rosenson Nancy Berkley Linda Sandler Rima Robinson Bette Goldberg Paula Silverman Phyllis Berger Joan Anchin Terri Sackett Marleen Grad Lois Kleinberg Elaine Pearlman Jeri Jacobs Rhoda Edelman Alice Bael Marleen Hacker Georgianna Cotton Carol Pulver Ellen Lattman Barbara Wiener Gloria Herman Marian Wiseman Joan Schwartzman Bobbi Sobel Mimi Bergel Phyllis Hershman Susan Ludwig LouAnn Brothman Eleanor Newman Ellen Pollack Elinor Zwerling Sue Sternberg Anne Stanfield

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Carol Brumberger

Barbara Field

Andrea Finkel

Nancy Bernstein

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Elaine Parks Syd Shaw Marlene Grad

Ellen Lattman

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Norma Lippman Sharon Rochlin

Joan Simmons Elinor Zwerling

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Marion Newman Rhoda Edelman

Terri Sackett Joan Anchin

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Paula Wolfson Wendy Dinner

Marleen Hacker Gilda Glasser

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Kathy Azeez

Barbara Wiener

Anne Stanfield

Ellen Schein

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Barbara Reitman Joan Schwartzman

Bobbi Sobel Dee Topol

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Cheryl Turchin Mimi Bergel

Anita Fishbein

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Gail Halpern Nancy Klotz

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Toby Fenner

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Joan Isaacson Edna Brown

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Elaine Shindler

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Gloria Sack Norma Sirott Karen Slosberg Harilyn Zimmerman

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Ilene Gerber Judy Chesler

Anita Schwartz

Susan Paul

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Karen Slosberg Anita Fishbein Joan Isaacson

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Sandi Lamm Susan Fuirst Ann Cohen Carol West

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Norma Sirott - Dolores Cowen Bonnie Feinberg - Elaine Sussman Joan Barovick - Naomi Kessler Harilyn Zimmerman

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Jenifer Weintraub Judy Konigsberg Barbara Field Roz Budkofsky Sharon Rochlin Joan Anchin Sheila Babich Elinor Zwerling Lois Kleinberg Ronnie Grebow Terri Sackett Lila Silver Joan Simmons Judy Epstein Barbara Wiener Georgianna Cotton Carol Smith Nina Botel Marilyn Greenberg Anne Stanfield Marlene Grad Myna Homburger Robin Rothenberg

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Joy Hecht - Ilene Gerber Iris Leaf - Edythe Brand

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Phyllis Gross - Barbara Wain Nan Reiner - Gloria Slass Nancy Cohen - Joan Rand Freddy Shefren - Judy Chesler

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Judy Rubin Bobbi Sobel Toby Fenner Carol Pulver

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Cindi Schwartz Mimi Bergel Robin Rosenblatt Annette Schilling Lois Stern Eleanor Newman Phyllis Hershman Gloria Herman

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A STORY OFA PATRIOT AND A HERO By Gil Goldstein, October 21, 2014

On a beautiful autumn weekend, my wife, Carol and I flew to New Orleans to visit the fabulous National World War II Museum on a very special mission.

I had been in touch with several very interested museums with regard to donating some memorabilia and artifacts that the family has collected regarding my father, Col. Raymond Goldstein, and his history on General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s staff during the Second World War. We thought this nationally recognized and very popular museum would be the best place for this noteworthy collection. But I think I should start at the beginning... Raymond Goldstein, in his early teens, ran away from his home in Philadelphia to join the emerging Army Air Corps. He went on to become “wing man” for Billy Mitchell, demonstrating the importance and capabilities of Army airplanes for the defense of our country. When he left the Air Corps, a highly rated pilot, he went to Temple University. He then married my mother, Jeanne, and built up a thriving industrial real estate business. They had two children, my sister, Joyce and myself. In 1941, after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and the Americans entered the war, Raymond made a call to former Army colleagues in Washington, and asked if he could be of service. They were thrilled to hear from him and asked, “How soon can you get here”- they wanted and needed men of his caliber. At age 38, with a loving family, home and business, he knew this would take him away from all he held dear, to the far reaches of the globe, but also knew he was needed by his country. In 1942, he became Captain Raymond Goldstein, assigned to the intelligence Staff of the U.S. Army Corps. Just before he left for duty, his friends at Green Valley Country Club in Philadelphia gave a farewell dinner and $107,000 in War Bonds were sold in his honor (which today would mean that small group of members raised over $!,600,000 dollars. His tour of duty took him to Egypt, Tripoli, Tunisia, Malta and Sicily. After that tour, mostly everyone went back to the USA. but he was told to report to S.H.A.E.F. (Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force) in England, under the direct command of General Eisenhower. In this capacity the then Major Goldstein was involved with all aspects of “Overlord,” the eventual allied invasion of Europe. He worked alongside Gen. Eisenhower in the War Rooms and was an integral member of the General’s team. On June 5, 1944, it was his responsibility to check all factors and decide if the invasion should commence. But that day turned out to be too stormy over the English Channel so he decided to delay it. Then on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, he made the decision and signed and issued the “Go Ahead” order to start the invasion of Europe. He closed his business and told my mother to buy a new refrigerator and washing machine, knowing well those items wouldn’t be available for the next few years.

Later, when the press asked what were his thoughts when signing the order, my father replied, “My thoughts amounted to a prayer, This is it, I said to myself, I pray all goes well.”

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A STORY OFA PATRIOT AND A HERO continued

He continued being on Eisenhower’s staff and was promoted to Lt. Col. After the Germans surrendered and the war in Europe ended, my father accompanied Eisenhower on his tour of the concentration camps, witnessing first hand the horrors of Nazi Germany. Gen. Eisenhower later gave my father a heavy large book about 16x20 inches, which was a photographic record of the allied air effort in support of the invasion of Europe. It is a true photographic history of the air battles and bombings in occupied Europe. And this is the very valuable piece of history, along with many personal photographs of my father with the General and other members of S.H.A.E.F. plus letters and artifacts, including a diary my father kept over those long 3 years, that we took to the Curator of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The Curator was thrilled to receive this incredible and priceless collection and thanked us profusely. Carol and I then spent a number of hours touring this exciting Museum which was founded by the late historian, Stephen Ambrose in 2000. The museum’s mission is to honor the courageous, selfless Americans who came together to win World War II, almost 70 years ago. And that they did!!

If any of you are planning a trip to New Orleans, it is highly recommended that you tour this marvelous museum. It is the world’s foremost institution for exploring the American experience in World War II.

Invasion of Normandy June 6, 1944

Raymond Goldstein circa 1942-1943

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JOAN SIMMONS rightfully is beaming about her granddaughter , Caroline Simmons. STAMFORD -- In a tough year for state Democrats , those in Stamford Tuesday unseated a Republican incumbent and swept races for every seat in the House of Representatives and Senate. In what many considered the most closely watched match-up in the city, Caroline Simmons , a 28-year-old business programs specialist for the Women's Business Development Council , faced two-term incumbent state Rep. Michael Molgano , R-144th District. As of 9:30 p.m., the unofficial tally had Simmons leading Molgano 3,538 votes to 3,001 votes. Simmons, who grew up in Greenwich and moved to Stamford in August, worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in counterterrorism and administering funds to bolster police training for mass- shooting response.

Simmons emphasized her interest in expanding tax breaks to new and existing small businesses to cut the unemployment rate. "I'm so honored and grateful for this opportunity to serve," Simmons said. "I have such respect for Molgano's service." Caroline Simmons, a candidate for State Representative in the 144th District, takes the stage to speak during the Democrat Party election night celebration at Zody's 19th Hole at E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course in Stamford, Conn., on Nov. 4, 2014.

We are happy to announce another new column this issue by Emily Bromberg

We are so proud to announce that FRENCHMAN’S CREEK has attracted the children of members and former or (deceased) members to buy homes here. We are sure that they have fond memories of great times enjoying our beautiful club and beach facilities and we welcome them. If we missed anyone, please let FC Life or Emily know.

PARENTS

SECOND GENERATION

Shelia Babich

Glen and Debra Greenberg

(Irv) and Evelyn Jacobson

Lois Jacobson

Judy and (Joe) Katz Susan Paul Jerrold and Barbara Lavine Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine Louis and Marcia Radler Russell and Lauren Fuchs Tootie and Elaine Rosen Jeffrey and Elizabeth Klotz (Martin Scheman) Randy Villani Robert and Joyce Schiff Dr. Ted and Erin Schiff (Leonard and Estelle Siegel) Joan Siegel Martin and Denise Siegel Hank and Lisette Siegel Arthur and Nanette Tauscher Ralph and Ronni Grebow (Dick) and June Duffine Geoffrey and Ruth Duffine (Morton Keiser)

Bennett & Joy and David & Gwen Keiser

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ELLEN AND STAN LATTMAN are very excited to an- nounce a new book written by their Daughter-in-law, Isabel Gillies, married to their son, Peter. You may know Isabel from her appearances on Law and Order: SUV as Detective Stabler’s Wife, but this accom- plished actress is also a writer. Gillies has written two memoirs and she made her Young Adult debut (stories for ages 12– 16 years old, but appropriate for all ages older,) earlier this year with Starry Night , a story about first love. “It is a beautiful bittersweet story of love and all its dangers.”

How exciting to have a “Bris”, a covenant of circumcision,” a Jewish religious ceremony performed on the eighth day of a male infant's life, at Frenchman’s Creek. EVELYN and CRAIG BERNHARDT joyfully announced the birth of their newest grandson, Jordan Ryan Bernhardt, born October 24, 2014 weighing in at 7lbs 6oz. His Bris was held at the clubhouse in the living room. Jordan’s proud parents are Alissa & Seth Bernhardt who reside at Woodfield Country Club. Attending were 65 family and friends. No other ones were able to attend as they were up north.

Celebrating some more good news, EVELYN and CRAIG BERNHARDT’S granddaughter, Melanie Bender, successfully defended her gymnastics title for the second year in a row in the New York State Championship Tournament this past spring. Melanie was named the 2014 Level 3 state Champion. Her proud parents are Rachel & Marc Bender who reside in Roslyn Estates on Long Island. Way to go Mel!!!

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By Jeri Jacobs

Ladies golf at Frenchman’s Creek, otherwise known as FCLGA, officially kicked off its 2014-2015 season on Tues- day, November 04, 2014. About 165 women participated in the ABCD teams, playing a step-aside scramble, using both of our beautiful courses. With a little bit of cloud cover and gusty winds, we were able to enjoy a lovely, warm (but not hot) day, as we played our nine holes of golf. Then we adjourned to the main clubhouse for appetizers and shopping for golf, tennis and fitness apparel, before we entered the dining room, carrying out the theme of “ Fall Into Golf,” with tablecloths, napkins and balloons in all the fall colors. Our lunch was a delicious platter of a variety of sampler of delicacies, including seafood, quiche, salad, chicken salad and a few more choices that all could enjoy. The dessert was of course, the delicious Graeter’s Raspberry chocolate chip ice cream enhanced with fresh berries. After speeches by our chairperson Toni Smith, and Carol Smith, tournament chair, Rich Lucchini revealed the win- ners of the tournament and had the professional golf staff give us our opening day gift of a “ Scrambled Pic Golf Ball Pick Up”, which can be used on the green after holing the ball, or picking up the ball while playing a scramble! Thanks to Dede Levinson and Robyn Rosenblatt, co-chairs of the opening luncheon, to our professional golf staff and to Stacy Collins, Tikki Streud and Tiffany DeSousa for our shopping extravaganza. We look forward to many great Tuesdays on the Frenchman’s Creek golf courses. The Winners are listed below .

North Course - Front 9

South Course - Front 9

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Betsy Bernstein – Judy Weiss Brenda Lane

Ronni Grebow – Kathy Azeez Gail Halpern – Kay Lokoff

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Grace Drusinsky – Suhn Ahn Joan Schwartzman – Robyn Rosenblatt Elaine Parks – Rhoda Edelman Donna Baron – Dee Topol Myra Kramer – Sue Sternberg Barbara Hanig – Carol Barham Carol Brumberger – Judy Tobin Anne Stanfield Ann Cohen – Linda R. Epstein Ellen Schein – Freddy Schefren Nancy Berkley – Barbara Wiener Marjorie Feinstein – Nan Reiner Marion Newman – Judy Epstein Norma Sirott – Marcia Bloch Sue Weingeroff – Gilda Glasser Georgianna Cotton – Barbara Fine

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Joan Anchin – Marcia Levy Helene Dubow – Phyllis Hershman Linda Robins – Lil Chavkin Roslyn Fanaroff – Marilyn Franz Syd Shaw – Marlene Grad JoAnne Weinbach – Anita Smith

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South Course Back 9

North Course - Back 9

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Ethel Schultz – Jeri Jacobs Annette Schilling – Erna Liebovich Merel Cherry – Elinor Zwerling Dolores Cowen – Bonnie Feinberg June Garson – Carol Smith Judy Rubin – Naomi Freedman Lois Kleinberg – Linda Dolen Elaine Shindler – Gloria Slass

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November 4, 2014

Syd Shaw and Lila Silver

Carole Barham, Ronni Grebow Tony Smith, Robyn Rosenblatt

Joan Rand, Bente Lyons, Marian Wiseman, Ellen Goldstein

Betsy Bernstein, Carol Smith

Susan Weingeroff, Myra Kramer

Judith Konigsberg, Susan Shaw

Anita Fishbein, Shirley Goldberg, Marjorie Kernan, Barbara Golden

Gloria Sack, Kay Lokoff, Elaine Sussman

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Front Row : Dale, Nick, Dan, Sam, Billy, Chris, Valjo

Tom, Michela, Steve, Josh, Sam, Joe, Charlie

Middle Row :

Back Row :

Ben, Jack, Joel, Chris, Dan, Tom, Todd

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Women’s Doubles Flight I

Men’s Doubles Flight III

Debbie Butler and Amy Zusy

Dan Myerson and Norman Jacobs

Women’s Doubles Flight II

Mixed Doubles Flight I

Laura Lustig and Linda Rosenson

Chris Burke and Debbie Butler

Men’s Doubles Flight I

Mixed Doubles Flight II

Marty Krall and David Rosenblatt

Joel Leavitt and Ann Brown

Men’s Doubles Flight II

Men’s Singles

Joel Leavitt and Richard Florin

Mark Jaffe

Sign up for Pickle Ball in the tennis shop and watch for free clinics to learn this fun game !

Congratulations to GILDA and GERRY GLASSER on the milestone of their 67th wedding anniversary. They were married November 8, 1947. We hope we can sing happy anniversary to you for years to come.

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Our Frenchman’s Creek Television has a logo for the first time. We would like to thank Dr. Barry Fenner for designing the logo and Andrea Ile for executing it. We wanted something eye catching and simple and this was chosen from a number of samples by an unanimous vote of the communications committee.

Now we please ask all of you to tune into Channels 999 and 998 for all the information concerning our community.

Channel 999 has live programming as well as the bulletin board. Channel 998 has the bulletin Board with musical accompani- ment as well as longer important tele- vised events i.e. speakers, town hall meetings and events of this like.

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:

This issue of FC LIFE is the largest

to ever be published including our

predecessor,

THE CLUB NEWS.

It is my

pleasure to tell you it is because of

our staff that this issue is so

great. I thank them profusely and

hand them much deserved kudos.

Please let us know what you think and what you would like to

have as a column.

Gratefully,

barbara wiener, editor

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Friday, October 21, 2014 Halloween Trick or Treat Around 100 members, some in costume but many in black, celebrated Halloween in the main dining room and danced the night away to great music. Ethel Schultz and Judith Konigsberg, co-chairs of the entertainment committee, welcomed us and thanked us for attending our first season event. All of us enjoyed the musical selections by “DJ Flash, aka Nick”. Just ask Brenda and George Lane who never sat By Marleen Hacker This is a new column about our member’s past activities each month, whether it be sports, the arts, a hobby, or a gala. This is about you and about our wonderful life living in Frenchman’s Creek. We want you to share your experiences with quotes and photos, so be prepared to smile for the camera. Here are a couple of high- lights from the month of October.

down. Jan and Chris Tighe once again won a bottle of wine for best costume, as they were dressed as “ghoulish court jesters”. Ethel and Judy’s table had fun coordinating their matching attire. They dressed the theme from the TV show “Sons of Anarchy” and came in second. The evening was enjoyed by all!! Many thanks to the staff at catering and to Chef Bernd who was creative in planning the menu. The buffet included Halloween selections such as Frankenstein Caesar Salad, Marinated Zucchini Zombies, Spider Web Pumpkin Salad, Road Kill Chicken Breast, Witch Craft Vegetables, Mummified Lamb Racks, Tombstone Brownies, Spider Web Cake with Ghoul Whip and lots of scary treats to name just a few. Ethel and Judy have planned a very full and entertaining season. “The focus of the committee is to find things that will appeal to everyone whether it be a dance, variety show, or comedy. The Performer Series is at the Main Club with dinner and stadium seating while Cabaret night is at The Beach Club and is designed for small tables of 4 or 6. We are excited that Beattlemania will be performing for Valentine’s Day, so,” save the date”, says Ethel.

Jan and Chris Tighe

Lobster Night at the Beach Club October 22, 2014

One hundred thirty four members including 8 walk-ins, attended “The Lobster Fest” at the Beach Club. The dinner included a salad bar with lobster bisque with diced lobster, oysters, shrimp, sashimi, plus a variety of salads. There was a lobster station, and our chefs were busy cracking away. Chef Ernesto said “195 lobsters were steamed, cracked, and served that night”. For those who don’t like lobster, salmon was prepared as well as prime rib. There was something for everyone, and of course, there was a Dessert Bar Buffet as well. Reservations are requested at the Beach Club, but especially on a special evening. “This assures the best service and quality ” Chef Ernesto related.“ As soon as you know you are coming, please make your reservations, so we can plan and order fresh fish,” Cindy, Beach Club General Manager, strongly suggests. Most members were very pleased and satisfied with Lobster Night. Here are some of their reactions. Eleanor Newman “ a great job, plenty to eat even if you don’t eat lobster, the lobsters were plentiful and the service was great.” Dee Topol , “The chef achieved point of perfection, steaming the lobsters.” Robin Goodfriend- “The Lobsters were tender and succulent” Cindy is looking forward to another lobster buffet in the future. This is a wonderful night to bring guests”.

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MINX BOREN RELATED TO US THAT , ” People are always asking when/where they can hear me

speak. So now is the time and this is going to be a fabulous event. ”

NEW YEAR NEW YOU - "It's Never Too Late and It's Always Possible"

Minx will join with three other dynamic women ( one from each decade 40s - 70s ) in a panel

discussion facilitated by Roxanne Stein from WPTV News Channel 5 to talk about how we as wom-

en reinvent ourselves and pursue new dreams at every age. Come and be inspired.

What:

Afternoon Tea and Talk

When:

Thursday, January 15, 2015, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Where:

The Gardens Mall - Nordstrom Court Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Ticket Price: $35 All proceeds from this event will go to Executive Women

of the Palm Beaches Foundation in honor of Immediate Past President Minx

Boren to fund scholarships and grants to deserving women in Palm Beach

County. For more information email Colleen Hernandez at

chernandez@theforbescompany.com by January 8, 2015.

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS; Frenchman's Friending

Norma Lippman

Many of us have kids or grandkids who are in college or who are looking at colleges. This new column will offer a few names of members and the schools their youngsters are attending. We will print more as you tell them to us. The pur- pose is to give our young a chance to meet and talk about their Frenchman's Con- nection. Lois and Sonny Stern grandchild at Washington University, in St Louis and Penn State

Bobbe Wiener grandchild at University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, PA

Norma and Bob Lippman grandchild at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, and Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami

Judy and Alan Tobin grandchild at Springfield College St. Laurence University

Denny and Marty Siegel grandchild at Emory University, Atlanta, GA

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The Homefront column is designed to inform our members where in the community our new residents are living and other residences they may have. It also keeps up with our present members who have stayed in the community but moved to new dwellings. Of course we always wish our members who are moving out of the community good luck wherever their travels take them and our new members and established members good luck in their new address. JOSEPH and LOUISE KOVACS have purchased Barbara Balik’s home on Degas Drive East. They also reside in Greenwich, Connecticut. Barbara has moved out of the community. We are starting a new column and want to hear from all of you who fit into this wonderful milestone category. It is the : G-G column A column about Great Grandparents! Today, we congratulate LUCY and MILLARD KAY on becoming great grandparents for the first time. They are now visiting the baby so we will have more details next issue. SHIRLEY GOLDBERG has a new great granddaughter, Brooke Harriet Goldberg, born to her grandchildren, Jonathan and Rachel Goldberg who live in New York City. Brooke weighed in at 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Shirley now has two great grandchildren– a boy and a girl. ANITA FISHBEIN has a new great grandson, Jackson Cooper Haims, who weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. He lives with his parents, Anita’s grandchildren, Adam and Sara Haims, in Norwalk, Connecticut. Anita also now has two great grandchildren– a girl and a boy.

BOB FISHBEIN has a new Great Grandson.

RUTH and IRWIN PECKMAN had a new Great Grandson. Jude Derek Leibson was born August 12, 2014. His proud parents are their grandchildren, Staci and Alex Leibson who live in Manhattan, New York.

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Our Fabulous Trip

by Lois and Sonny Stern

We are certain that many of you had wonderful adventures this past summer and this fall. This is our story.

We have been on about 25 organized bike trips to many parts of the world over the past 25 years. We have ridden our bikes all over France, the north and south of Italy, Sardinia, Corsica, Germany, Switzerland, Prague to Vienna, Ireland, Costa Rica, a Safari by bike in South Africa and Botswana, Vietnam and Cambodia, China and of course the good old USA. We have seven grandchildren. When they reached the age of 16-17, we took them on a European cycling trip. The first two a grandson and granddaughter traveled to Switzerland and Florence. The next two also grandson and granddaughter went to Tuscany and Florence. This year, we took our last three grandchildren, all girls. They chose Spain since they study and speak some Spanish. This has given all these kids a chance to explore Europe and get exposed to the wonderful world of cycling. Our experience has been that a bicycle is a perfect way to travel. Walking is too slow, a bus or car goes too fast, but a bike covering 30 to 60 miles a day is perfect and you can really see the country you are visiting. Briefly, we did not know what to expect on this trip since we had never been to the northern part of Spain or the Costa Brava. We started in Barcelona and ended there. Those of you who traveled to Barcelona know what a busy beautiful city it is. After a transfer north, the first day was rainy but we rode in the rain on a bike trip. We did get soaked! After that the weather was great for six days. We had no idea that the Pyrenees and Catalonia was so beautiful, as beautiful as Switzerland, if that is possible. The second day we were greeted by a six mile climb which was a true test but every climb is followed by a great downhill and we had many downhills on this trip. We crossed into France four times during this trip since the mountains border Spain and France. There is no passport control in the EU. Along with biking, we had many other activities. The children visited a potter and actually made pottery. We visited the Dali Museum in Figueres, the kids also went rock climbing; all of us went kayaking down the River Rio Ter for two hours; took cooking classes and on the final day had lunch aboard the three sail Pepa Bandera II. We sailed for four hours and went swimming and snorkeling in the warm Mediterranean. While most of our trips have been with unaffiliated groups, led by bike outfitters, this was a private trip because of our needs for special dates since the children obviously needed to start school. We stayed at great hotels and had wonderful food and had two great guides.

If anyone wants more information on a bike trip, feel free to give us a call.

The whole bike trip group with our guide in the front

Sonny, Lois and their granddaughters

The three girls

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Lois Kleinberg took these wonderful pictures of our in house residents- THE SAND CRANES.

We couldn’t help but caption them

Here we are at the Spa and Fitness Center

Let’s knock on the door and see if we can go inside and use the equipment or book appointments with a trainer or classes

Nobody seems to answer!

Oh WELL – LET’S GO EAT !!!

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Last April, we published this article about a book written by one of our Past Presidents- Attorney Robert Habush– we are reprinting because on the next page is an article from Trial Magazine November 2014 , where they are recognizing the same book but about “one of their own “- a high compliment.

Some of you may have seen last week's David Schain's in-house TV 5 interview with former President of the Board of Governors, Robert Habush. It concerned a book just being released by the name of "Courtroom Avenger”, which details Habush’s career as a trial lawyer in defense of the underdog and innocent against some of the country's largest firms. His overwhelming success in this endeavor has earned him praise and even awards from the legal Industry throughout the country. It was written by Kurt Chandler who convinced Habush to convert it into a biography and include interviews with judges, lawyers, colleagues, family and friends about his personal and legal life. In doing so it became a third person biography. It details some of his youthful experiences that made him a fighter, especially one medical problem with his three-month old daughter that convinced him to become a defender of the wronged. His career in this direction started slowly and at the low end so his earnings just kept him afloat. He was determined to succeed and kept at it with a vengeance that soon resulted in more and more success, with resulting huge pay-outs to his clients and to firm. His fame became country-wide and his reputation kept growing. Soon he became one the top lawyers in the country capable and willing to take on the likes of General Motors and other auto manufacturers big Tobacco, Firestone, International Harvester and others. Claims were made against malefactors of all types: doctors, hospitals and others. He convinced jurors and judges and won huge settlements. The book tells in detail about many of the trials. It would make a good movie. It has been published by the American Bar Association, the largest legal association in the USA, with over 400,000 members. Up to now it has been sold only to ABA members, with rave reviews. It is now available on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com.

By Rolly Stroyman

BOFU TOADS ARE ON THE PROWL AGAIN!

Bufo toads (actually that's redundant as bufo is latin for toad) are seen mostly during the rainy season (late May to mid October) and most often at night, near lighted areas, as they are attracted by the bugs. They are seen much less frequently during daylight hours, but can be found hiding under vegetation.

One of the ways to reduce toads in your yard is to eliminate potential food sources. Leaving un- eaten pet food out in the yard can attract toads. To avoid attracting toads to areas where pets are, do not leave pet food in open dishes in the yard. Bufo's are attracted to dogs' watering dish- es, and may sit in the rim long enough to leave enough toxin to make a dog ill. Dogs may mouth bufo toads, thus getting a large dose of the bufo's toxins, secreted from the skin and parotoid glands. Symptoms generally include profuse foamy salivation that looks like shaving cream, difficulty breathing, brick red gums, convulsions, paralysis, ventricular fibrillation, vomiting, and uncoordinated staggering. The bufo toad sits in an upright position when it moves,

it hops in short fast hops. When confronted by a predator, it is able to "shoot" bufo toxin from the parotoid and other glands on the back in the form of white viscous venom. The secretions are highly toxic to dogs, cats, and other animals, and can cause skin irritation in humans. The marine toads are most frequently seen under the street lights of the suburbs . First Aid Immediately rinse out the pet’s mouth with a drippy wet wash cloth several times to remove any toxin from the mouth. Do not use a hose to rinse the mouth as water can easily be forced into the lungs causing more problems. Proceed to the nearest veterinary clinic or emergency clinic as time is of the essence. The smaller the pet or the larger the toad, the greater there is a risk of toxicity.

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While we previewed Bob’s Book when it was first published last spring, we thought it noteworthy to reprint this article from the American Association For Justice TRIAL MAGAZINE, November 2014 issue. The article really explains what trial lawyers go through and “do what they do,” in addition to concisely tell us the details of the book and great insight into Bob’s methodology and why he is so respected. It also points out what lawyers know– that a good trial lawyer is a story teller and has to be a good actor. The article also relates that Mr. Habush is one of the most successful trial lawyers in U.S. legal history. That is a lot to be said, and we congratulate Robert Habush on this well deserved recognition.

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The Community mourns the loss of our following members: May their memory continue to shine in the hearts of their loved ones.

MILLY IRIS who resided at 3302 Degas Drive East and was a member since 1993. Our heartfelt sympathies to her beloved daughter, Roree Iris-Williams and her family.

ROBERT GOODMAN who lived at 3329 St. Malo Court and was a resident since 2004 Our heartfelt sympathies to his beloved wife, Florence, and their family.

HARRIS WEINSTEIN who resided at 2927 Rhone Drive and was a resident since 1989. Our heartfelt sympathies to his beloved wife, Debbie and their children and grandchildren.

DONALD GROSS who lived at 3099 Miro Drive South and was a resident since 1988. Our heartfelt sympathies to his beloved wife, Linda, and their family.

Calling all Gentleman Poker Players!!

Tuesday afternoons there is a hot poker game in the Men’s Card Room and they are looking for at least two more players. It is a friendly game, low stakes and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you are interested, please call Rolly Stroyman at 624-5616. A great way to spend an afternoon– camaraderie and drinks and snacks! What could be better.

Club News Staff

Editor Bobbe Wiener

Correspondents Mimi Bergel, Emily Bromberg, Marjorie Feinstein, Shirley Goldberg, Marleen Hacker, Jeri Jacobs, Norma Lippman, Adele Shamban, Lois Stern, Judy Tobin

Photographers Marleen and Stuart Hacker