The Insider - March 2019

The INSIDER MARCH 2019 51

Kevin Rader
State Senator, District 29

Dear Friends, 

The 2019 Legislative Session is beginning.

This year, some of my priorities include envi-

ronmental sustainability, addressing hate crimes,

raising teacher pay, and election reforms. Please

find my bills relating to environmental efforts File Now for the 2019 Senior Exemption:

below. It’s time for Florida to stand up and be Property owners who are 65 years or older
may qualify for an additional exemption on
the conservational leader our citizens, plants, their Homesteaded property. This additional
exemption, which applies only to the county’s
and wildlife deserve. portion of the taxes and city taxes for residents
of cities that have adopted this exemption, saves
SB 502: Prohibition of Plastic Carryout the average Broward senior nearly $300 each year in taxes. To qualify for this
valuable tax-saving exemption, an applicant must be 65 or older as of Janu-
Bags and Straws: ary 1, 2019 AND have a combined HOUSEHOLD adjusted gross income for
2018 not exceeding $30,174. If you believe you qualify for this exemption,
I’m excited to introduce SB 502, banning please click on this link for steps to ensure proper filing: http://www.bcpa.
net/senior_instructions.asp
single-use plastic straws and bags. This legislation would ban these items
Residents who received the Additional Senior Exemption in 2018 will
from Florida food service industries. Single-use plastic straws have been receive a renewal card in the mail. If you still meet the income requirement,
simply sign the renewal card and return it to our office by May 1st so we can
banned in several cities around the country. It’s time to take action for the ensure you receive this exemption for 2019. Rest assured there is no personal
information listed on the renewal postcard. For questions regarding property
sake of our environment. tax exemptions, please call 954-357-6830.
2019 Homestead Exemption/Save Our Homes Cap Set by the State:
SB 672: Beverage Container Deposits:
The Florida Department of Revenue has set the 2019 Save Our Homes cap
We have a responsibility to keep our planet clean. Bottle Deposit Laws have at 1.9%. This cap limits increases to the Assessed/Save Our Homes Value
for properties receiving Homestead Exemption to no more than 3% per year
been proven to be an effective method for increasing recycling and reducing or the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) regardless of increases to
the just value of the property. This cap results in considerable savings over
liter and have been successful in several states. This legislation would provide time for properties with Homestead Exemption. It is important to remember
this is not a cap on the actual taxes, but rather a cap on the assessed value of
Florida residents with greater access and incentive to recycle. Additionally, the property.
Important: The Save Our Homes cap begins the year after you receive
the law would establish a refund value for certain beverage containers. Since Homestead Exemption and automatically renews each year. This cap does
not cover new construction or construction that was not taxed before the
implementing this law, Hawaii has seen a 60% reduction in their litter. “Save Our Homes”; limit applied to a particular property. Many owners will
face a significant increase in property taxes when they purchase a property as
I welcome your comments and suggestions on these bills and others I have the previous owners’ exemptions will be removed and the Save Our Homes
(SOH) value reset. Florida law requires the SOH value be brought up to the
filed. You can find and follow the progress of my bills by accessing http:// just value of the property when Homestead Exemption is added or removed
from the property. For this reason, our office offers a New Homebuyer’s Tax
flsenate.gov/Senators/s29 and clicking on the “Bills Introduced” tab. Estimator on our website at www.bcpa.net. This estimator allows prospective
buyers the ability to plan ahead when purchasing a new home.
I look forward to continuing to work hard on behalf of District 29 and The absolute filing deadline for any 2019 exemption is September 18, 2019.

having a successful 2019 Legislative Session. If my office can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact
me directly at 954-357-6904 or by email at [email protected]
District:

Ft. Lauderdale: Tallahassee:

5301 N. Federal Highway 222 Senate Office Building

Suite 135 404 South Monroe Street

Boca Raton, FL 33487 Tallahassee, FL 33344

561-443-8170 850-487-5029

Email: [email protected]

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SERVICE = REWARD
By Sheriff Gregory Tony

For years, I’ve kept a now, tattered and coffee-stained but with the dream of playing football at Florida State
note affixed to my computer monitor. It serves as a daily University under legendary coach, Bobby Bowden. People
reminder for why I devoted my career to public service doubted me at every turn. But I worked hard, proved the
and how to conduct my life in general. doubters wrong and achieved my dream.

It’s a simple message. Just two words. But these small After graduating from FSU with a degree in criminology,
words had massive and profound impact on my life and I put my belief in service into practice. In 2005, I became
are the guiding principle for every decision I make and a police officer with the Coral Springs Police Department.
for every action I take. The message: “SERVICE = RE- From my first day on the job, I focused on providing the
WARD.” type of diligent and selfless service the residents deserved.
That dedication helped me break through the color barrier
Far too often, we put attaining the reward ahead of to become that agency’s first black sergeant.
service. We work because we want a new TV, a nicer car
or a bigger house. We forget the higher purpose. To live In 2016, I left the department and took a risk to focus
the fullest and most productive life, we must each focus full-time on a higher cause. All too aware of the numer-
on providing the best possible service to others ahead of ous active shooter attacks in the US and mass bombing
all else. The rewards will come later, often when we least expect it. tragedies throughout the world, I relocated and formed a company to provide
both the public and private sector with active shooter and mass casualty
These words have been a driving force since I was a little boy growing up training. I’m proud of the work we performed and had planned to be there
in inner-city Philadelphia. My mother largely raised me by herself, my father for years to come.
left when I was young and she worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. That all changed last year on February 14th, with the tragedy at Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School. I headed back down to Broward from my
Surrounded by gangs new home in South Carolina to assist the families and community affected by
and drugs, I quickly the mass shooting. I sat through every MSD Commission hearing and studied
understood I needed all their reports to determine what went wrong and, most importantly, to find
to work hard and stay ways to prevent this type of tragedy from ever occurring again.
on the “straight and Because of that experience, I was honored and humbled when the Governor
narrow” to pave a path afforded me this incredible opportunity to help protect the 1.9 million residents
to success. of Broward County. As sheriff, I’m here to serve. My pledge to you is simple
and clear: I will always provide you with the best leadership and service I
That led me after can. The reward will come in the form of a safer Broward.
high school to move
to Tallahassee with
just $500 to my name,

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History Corner
By Philip Edwards

Taj Mahal: Is It Really a Love Story?

The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the the couple and their parents waited, the Emperor and depression after his wife’s death, he com-
World, is located in Agra, India about 100 miles married two other women during the five-year missioned the building of the Taj Mahal and
south of New Deli. As many as four million tourists postponement and each wife had one child. These construction began in 1632. It was completed in
tread over the white marble pathways each year. marriages were considered political arrangements 1653 at a cost of roughly $900 million in today’s
To help preserve the site, the Indian government which sought to cement alliances.  currency and a labor force of over 20,000 work-
has raised the price of entry fivefold for Indian ers and artisans. He mourned her until his death
visitors only, since Indians make up the greatest Once married, the couple bonded like inseparable in 1666 at the age of 74, and then joined his wife
number of tourists to this magnificent site. Because magnets. She proved to be a person of superior in- in the Taj Mahal.
of numerous attacks on visitors by monkeys, the tellect and insight. Because of her input and advice,
government has now introduced catapults and the Emperor trusted her alone with the imperial What made their relationship special? They
other nonlethal devices to scare away over 15,000 seal. When Shah Jahan went to war, she accom- really loved each other. It is a true love story,
protected monkeys that call the site home. panied him in the field. Mumtaz bore the Emperor built on friendship, respect, loyalty, and an over-
fourteen children of whom seven survived till adult- whelming degree of care for the other person.
It is reported that Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan hood. After thirty hours of labor, Mumtaz died of It may sound corny, but maybe the relationship
built the Taj Mahal as the final resting place for postpartum hemorrhage delivering her fourteenth should be one of the seven wonders of the world
his favorite and beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. child in 1631 at the age of 38. instead of a building. Comments can be made at
What was special about their relationship, since the chooserightly.com under “Article of the Month.”
Emperor had two wives before he married Mumtaz Even though Shah Jahan suffered from grief
Mahal and eight more after she died? In any case,
the only two bodies in the mausoleum are those of
the Emperor and Mumtaz Mahal. 

They were both royals and royal marriages have
added complications with a certain amount of in-
trigue. Even for royals, the love story of Shah Jahan
and Mumtaz began with some unusual twists and
turns. The couple was engaged in 1607, he being
fifteen and she fourteen. Because of their Muslim
faith, astrologers concluded the stars were not
aligned for a favorable marriage until 1612. While

54 MARCH 2019 The INSIDER

On The Tennis Courts
By Arlene Eisenberger and Mona Margolin

Tennis Color War:

What is a Tennis Color War? Each person is assigned a Team Color: RED,
BLUE, GREEN AND WHITE. They are requested to wear a top or shirt the
color of their team. Once checked in, the games began.

The fun started out with Shelley and Barry Mark holding 4 different timed
relay races. One of the relay races had two people placing a noodle between
their legs and moving together, zigzagging between little orange cones. Gail
Reilly, Joan Sommers, Shelley Mark and Edie Rubin kept the scores.

Teams then went to their designated courts and played two, 4 game sets and
then recorded their scores with Sandy Z, Sandy Goldberg and Joanne Sacoff.

Other non-playing team members were given puzzles that were also timed
to keep their minds exercised.

Thank you to our shoppers, helpers and chefs for a memorable event.
When the games were over, the odor of the BBQ made everyone so hungry.
Bob Long, Joe Cirella and Mark Kreisler were our famous chefs, serving us
with every kind of sausage, chicken and all the fixings.
Bob Long, Mary Matarazzo, Shelly Propper, and Dave Perlstein, shopped
for this lavish morning. Nelson Sommers and Dan Halprin picked up ordered
food at Publix.
Shelley and Barry Mark were so creative, as they put together all the relay
races. Thank you to Lenny Tattenbaum for ending our event with his clever
“Simple Simon” game.
Tables, chairs, ice etc. were set up by Jim Halpin, John Reilly and Jerry
Krams.
Also, behind the scenes was the Recreation and Maintenance Departments,
who get us ready for all our set up equipment.
The Winners: Everyone was a winner, as we were so evenly divided, that
everyone received a prize.
Participating in the events

were:

GREEN TEAM: Gilles Gou-
let, Jeff Green, Larry Pitler, Ron
Sacoff, Howard Lebowitz, Joann
Perreault, Natallia Talmachove,
Nicole Fauteux, Rena Kreisler,
Liza Izikson Ralph Lotkin, Ariella
Long, Shelley Mark, Sandy Gold-
berg and Joe Cerillo.

BLUE TEAM: Yves Leroux,
Ed Bogoff, Igor Kupershlak,
Marving Davidowitz, Barbara
Schwartz, Kristine Baker, Tatyana
Zaslavsky, Louise Perlstein, Mona
Margolin, Barry Mark, John Zoc-
colillo, Phyllis DiBenedetto, Edie
Rubin, Joan Sommers.

RED TEAM: Bob David, Den-
nis Levans, Dave Perlstein, Ro-
man Izikson, Mary Heymach,
Adele Lebowitz, Jan Chiz, Yvette
Leroux, Pauline Lotkin, Gail
Reilly, Mark Kreisler, Sal DiBene-
detto, Yelcaterina Mazor, Dan
Halpin, Joanne Sacoff.

WHITE TEAM: John Reilly,
Arnold Mazor, Jim Halpin, Len-
nie Tattenbaum, Jerry Krams,
Nora Yarievo, Mary Matarazzo,
Tetyana Bogoff, Carolyn Green,
Sandy Zoccolillo, Howie Shultz,
John Heymach, Nelson Sommers,
Frank Rescigno and Nance Mos-
kowitz.

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Clubs and Activities
Camera Club
ALL Wynmoor Clubs, regardless of name, are open to
ALL Wynmoor residents. Dues may be applicable. By Nancy Landman
Membership is open to all Wynmoor  residents with an interest in pho-
Actors On Stage Club tography, regardless of their skill level or type of camera. The club offers
instructional programming, entertaining multi-media presentations, informal
By Diane Williams critiques, field trips, and small group mentoring. 
Actors On Stage Club is seeking Stage Production Directors, writers, male There is also our club’s newsletter, “The Focus,” that displays club mem-
actors, female actors, writers and stage-hands. People new to the stage can bers’ photos, club activities, and informative articles.
receive professional direction and training. Contact Judy Bobker at 954-973- We encourage people with beginner skills through advanced skills to enjoy
4958, Marvin Keith at 954-960-5411, or Diane Williams at 267-253-6947. and share the benefits of a photography club, to gain experience and knowledge
We meet every Friday from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Lecture Hall. and to help each other grow in order to achieve and promote photography’s
excellence and fun.
Ben’s Friends Art Club Yearly membership is $10 per person, $15 for married couples. New to the
club? Your first meeting is FREE! Come join us!
By Selma Riegler Meetings for the 2018 - 2019 Season:
As the first Art Club of Wynmoor, we are proud to say that we are still 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, between now and April 9, 2019. 
going strong! Our club consists of men and women who have had previous Location: Wynmoor Country Club Lecture Hall 
art experience in all medias. We welcome you to check us out any Saturday Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM.
between 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. For more information, please call Nancy at 954-979-9894.
On March 2nd, we will have our Annual Club Luncheon and will be giving
our members free membership this year as a thank you for their commitment. Ceramic Club

Billiard & Pool Club By Maralyn Deieso
There will be a ceramic meeting on March 6, 2019, at 9:30 AM in the
By Bob Horowitz Clubhouse in Ballroom A. We will introduce our new Board members at this
Wynmoor residents can join the Wynmoor Billiards and Pool Club to par- meeting, followed by a brunch. Please see Diane Tremblay, Sonja Kill, Joan
ticipate in additional fun events. Past events have included: Karaoke Night, Duvall, Sharon Schlanger or Maralyn Deieso about menu, cost, sign up and
Comedy Club Night, group BBQ, Club Pool & Billiard tournaments, and to make your choice. We would like to see all our members join us at this
other social events. We meet the second Sunday of the month at 10:00 AM important meeting.
in the Pool Room. Also, in March, we will participate in the “Arts and Crafts” weekend.
Wednesday Night Pool Tournaments: Join us Wednesday nights starting Come to the Clubhouse to see the beautiful work done by our Ceramic Club
at 6:00 PM for our Wynmoor Pool Tournament. This is open to all levels of members. All residents are welcome to stop by and get a tour of our studio
players, from beginners to advanced. by one of our librarians on duty. We will do this Monday - Thursday, from
For information about the Pool and Billiard Club, to join our e-mail list or 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.
to sign up for an event or meeting, email [email protected] or If you are interested in taking classes, you can sign in at the front desk. You
come into the room and look for event sign-up sheets or ask for Co-Presidents, will receive a call to tell you when the next class will start in the Fall.
Ralph Rubin or Bill Brunie or Vice President, Bob Horowitz. Our next meeting will be October 9, 2019, at 9:00 AM in Ballroom A in the
Clubhouse. Mark your calendar.
You can also join our Facebook page, “Wynmoor Poolclub.” To everyone that will be on their way back home soon, we wish you a safe
Free Pool Lessons: Put your name on the pool lesson sign-up sheet in Pool Summer filled with “smiling faces.” Hope to see you back soon.
Room or email us to schedule free Pool Lessons.
Chess Club Tuesdays Continues
Wynmoor Pool & Billiard Room: All residents and their guests* are wel-
come to play at the Wynmoor Billiards and Pool Room, located in the Wyn- By Hillel Cohen
moor Country Club building next to the library. With boasting 14 tournament March is the second month that the Wynmoor Chess Club has been meeting.
grade regulation size pool tables, 4 heated billiard tables and one regulation The change in day has been successful and will continue for the rest of the
snooker table, this club has been called, “the best Pool, Billiard, and Snooker year. Even if you haven’t played for a while (1 year? 10 years? 50 years?),
it’s never too late to come back to it. All levels of players welcome. The
venue, public or private, in all South Florida.” games are friendly and informal. We get together every Tuesday from 6:30
Players of all skill levels are welcome. The room is open 7 days a week from PM - 9:30 PM in Card Room 1 at the Clubhouse. There are no dues, no fees
and no meetings. Just come anytime, any Tuesday, between 6:30 PM and
8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Use of the room and tables is free to all residents. 9:30 PM. Boards and pieces are provided, and everyone plays. Win, lose or
Women’s’ Pool Team: Explore a new activity, make new friends and have draw, it’s a great game.

fun in our A/C poolroom. This is for beginners and advanced players. Resi- Clay Sculpture Club
dents and their guests are welcome.*
By Martha Van Cleave
*Free for residents. Guests must register and pay guest fee. Come explore your creative talents in clay! Our club is open to all! No
Our next Pool & Billiard Club meeting will be March 10th in the Multi- experience necessary! 
Purpose Room (next to the main pool grills) at 11:00 AM. Come meet and Our club meets on Tuesday usually around 12:00 Noon and Friday usually
greet fellow pool players. Bagels and coffee will be served. The cost will be about 10:00 AM in the Clay Sculpture Studio which is at the main Clubhouse
$1 for members, $5 for non-members. in the back facing the golf course and just beyond the Billiard Room.
Please come by and check it out to see if you might be interested. If you
Bocce Club don’t see anyone at the studio, please feel free to call me for more informa-
tion: Martha 954-971-3932 or email me at [email protected]
By Lucia Catone
Our Bocce Club members are increasing every day. We have extended our Computer Club
playing times on Tuesdays from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, and Wednesdays, Thurs-
days and Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Lessons, Pallino, and balls By Beverly Friend
are FREE. We will go over rules, regulations and lots of FUN!! Our Annual DOUBLE HEADER: Not one, but TWO important topics will be covered
membership dues are $5 per person. JOIN US!! at our Wednesday, March 20th Computer Club meeting at 9:00 AM in West
We would LOVE to see you at the Bocce Court!! Wing I. First, Board Member, Ed Berkowitz, will build on what we learned
at the January meeting and expand on how to recognize and avoid scams, in-
 BOOKIES cluding Robo-calls, Ransom, Phishing, and many more. Then, Club President,
Jerry Murphy, will discuss and demonstrate the many ways cell phones and
By Rhoda Becker hearing aids can be integrated with aps that can control volume, direction, and
We are a group of readers who find that sharing thoughts and opinions about
a specific book enriches the experience of reading. Continued on page 56
Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 5th at 7:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose
room, adjacent to the main pool.
Discussion will center on the novel, “The Escape Artist,” by Brad Meltzer.
At that time, we will choose the book for April. For questions, call Laura at
954-917-7677.

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Continued from page 55 will let you know how your body will respond to certain medications. Phar-
macogenomics is a form of personalized medicine.
much more. Come and enjoy the presentations as well as troubleshooting
help and refreshments. For further information, contact the club President Come to this meeting to learn how you can obtain this free test for indi-
at [email protected] viduals with Medicare Plan B. This is a very important meeting. This genetic
information could save your life. The usual healthy snacks served will be
Current Events Club sponsored by “Genexe Health.” Become a member for $10 for the 2019 year.
The guest fee is $3.
By Daisy Sheridah
Please join us at our weekly discussion group where we discuss the impor- Karaoke Night & Live Entertainment
tant events of the recent past. We meet every Tuesday morning from 11:00
AM - 12:00 Noon. If you wish, you may stay a little longer to meet with new By Robin Thompson
and old friends. We meet in the Multi-Purpose Room which is conveniently Please join Robin & Bob on Wednesday, March 27th in Grand Ballroom
located near the main pool. A. Doors open at 6:15 PM from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. You will be entertained
All Wynmoor residents and their guests are welcome and there is never a by keyboard/vocalist Bob Boudreau, for your dancing and listening pleasure.
charge. Our meetings are always interesting and stimulating. May we wel- The rest of the evening will be dedicated to Karaoke. Singers, please come
come you next Tuesday? with some songs in mind and check in with Robin when you arrive to put
your song requests in the rotation. Snacks and beverages are permitted. We
Fishing Club have over 30,000 songs. Residents must show Wynmoor ID. Admission is
$2 per person. We look forward to seeing you there!
By Eddie Kopple
March is here. The water will be calmer for ocean fishing. On our last trip, Latin Women’s Club
Alan Grossman told us he had a good day. He likes to bottom fish. No re-
port on lake fishing. The March meetings will be March 4th and the 18th in By Minerva Nazario
Ballroom C at 8:30 AM. Coffee and cake will be served. We salute our members and friends on celebrating “Women’s History
Anyone who catches any kind of fish, take a picture and bring it in, and we Month” this month. The International Women’s Day is celebrated world-wide
will try to get it in the paper. If you need more information, call me on my on Friday, March 8, 2019. The theme for this year is “Visionary Women:
cell 215-429-6138. If I don’t answer, leave a message. Champions of Peace & Non-violence.” The Latin Women’s Club will be
celebrating Women’s History Month on Friday, March 29th with a dinner
Fun With Friends dance in Ballrooms A and B. The entrance is $20 per person. We’ll have door
prizes, a Latin dinner, and will provide a rose for each woman in attendance.
By Lou Kravitz The club is offering “Conversational Spanish classes,” If you are interested,
Our March 31st dance will feature, back by popular demand, “Cachet please call Ms. Audrey Legall at 954-532-9293, for more information.
Band.” They play great music, and usually mix up some dancing with the For those celebrating a birthday or Anniversary this month, we wish you
audience. The News and Views lists our dance as starting at 7:00 PM. Actu- good health, peace and love, with many more years to celebrate. For more
ally, the doors open at 7:30 PM and the free dance lesson starts at 7:45 PM. information about the club, please call Ms. Minerva Nazario at 954-532-3156.
We will celebrate everyone’s birthday, so cake will be provided. The price
for the dance is $10 for members and $15 for non-members and members Monday Night Dance And Social Club
who do not sign up by the cut- off date. The cutoff date for members’ checks
is March 28th at 12:00 Noon. By Tamara Tresniowski
Our next dance will come up quickly and will be on April 14th. That will be Dance…Dance…Dance… Make new friends… Learn new line dances.
our last dance until the Fall. Checks can be dropped off at Marcia Maron: 2804 March 4th we will be reviewing the “New York, New York Line Dance.” If
Victoria Way Apt. 02. Any questions, her phone number is 954-969-7836. you hadn’t joined or didn’t quite get it, now is your chance. March 11th is
“Merengue Night,” taught by Jack and Carol. March 18th will be a review of
Hadassah our hardest dance, “The 4 Person Polka.” Let’s see if we can get some more
people on the floor. March 18th is also our St. Patrick’s Day celebration so
By Toby Gordon please wear GREEN. Ice cream will be served. Finally, March 25th is “Disco
We have many events coming up. Join us at our March meeting, which is Night” and Phil Parma will be teaching the “4 count Hustle.”
held in the West Wing, starting at 12:00 Noon, to catch up with friends and John Travolta, look out! Wynmoor dancers are here. We also have some
have a light snack. Our meetings are called to order promptly at 12:30 PM great news for everyone!!!!!! Our club year normally ends the Monday before
by our President, Bernice Riback. Our speaker this month will be Phyllis Memorial Day. This year, because of many requests from our members, we
Neuberger. She is the author of “China Dahl” and will speak about her book will continue to have dances every Monday in June, July and August!! For
and autograph a copy if you purchase it. members, there will be no charge, but to enter you must show your 2019
On March 13, 2019, we are having our Spring Luncheon and fashion show membership card. If you are not a member, you must show your Wynmoor
at Light House Point Yacht and Racquet Club. Plan on joining us for a good ID and pay $1. If you bring a guest, they must pay $1. There will be no re-
time. Either you can form your own tables of 10 people, or we can do it for freshments, but you can bring your own drinks and snacks. Dance…Dance…
you. Flyers can be found in the Library or you can contact Beverly Alexander Dance.
at 954-969-1701 for further information.
There is also a trip to the Waste Management Facility for a tour planed for Nature And Arts Club
March 27, 2019. The bus only accommodates 50 people so please contact
Marcia Silver at 754-222-6563 or Faith Schwalb at 954-933-1091 for further By Cindy Selmon
information/reservations. This trip costs $10 and includes lunch after the tour. The Nature and Arts Club is continuing to explore the sciences and the
REMINDER: Please support Hadassah by purchasing certificates from many art venues of South Florida. This Season, we have visited Fairchild
Bernice Riback. She can be reached by calling 954-984-1703. Trees for any Gardens, the Frost Art Museum and the Frost Science Museum. Trips are
occasion may be purchased through Beverly Alexander. She can be reached only open to club members.
at 954-969- 1701. Beautiful cards for all occasions may be obtained through In March, we will have a bus trip to the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in
Dotty Pekus who is reachable at 954-973-9050. Your support is greatly ap- West Palm Beach. That trip will depart from Tract 1000 at 9:30 AM on Thurs-
preciated! day, March 21st. The trip includes tours of the gardens and the art exhibit,
“An Eye for Nature” featuring the works of Morton Kaish. His works can
Health & Wellness Club be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American
Art Museum.
By Hope Myers The April trip will be to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton.
The educational portion for our club meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Travel is on your own. You can sign up at the March 7th meeting. Checks are
at 2:30 PM in West Wing II, will be provided by “Genexe Health.” This com- preferred. Trips are always on the 3rd Thursday of the month from now until
pany provides Genetic Cancer and Pharmacogenomics (medical prescription) May. To participate, you must be a member of the club. If you have questions
Screening. An expert in genetics from their company will deliver the talk. about trips, call Liana Shimony at 954-257-5132.
The screenings are simple, non-invasive mouth swabs which will identify Our club meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 9:15 AM in Ballroom A
cancer specific genes. And most important, Pharmacogenomics screening for a light breakfast and a science or art related presentation. For informa-

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tion about membership, please call Bonnie Summer at 954-532-7771. For We hope to see you at our meeting. Annual dues are $10 with a $2 entrance
other information about the Nature and Arts Club, contact Michael Koss, fee. We are planning a pizza party soon. The date will be announced soon.
President at 754-205-5722.
Call Ruth for more information at 954-975-0515.

Needlework Click Shuffleboard Club

By Barbara Bilello By Michele Epstein
Our March meetings are the 12th and the 26th; the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of The courts are in great condition and we have great participation on Satur-
each month. We meet in the West Wing from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. We serve days. We are coming into typical South Florida weather. On Monday morn-
coffee, tea and yummy snacks. ings, we will begin our usual 10:00 AM games and head to the main pool to
If you are new to Wynmoor and are looking to make friends and meeting cool off. So, wear your suits! If you wish, bring lunch and use the patio area
new ones, come and check us out. We are a friendly group of ladies who behind the courts. Looking forward to seeing you there!
enjoy sharing our projects and patterns.
We had a great Valentine’s party on February 12th. Thank you all who Stone Sculpture Club
participated with lots of desserts and Valentine’s snacks.
Remember. if you have yarn that you’re not needing anymore, give me a By Gilbert Savitzky
call and I will gladly pick it up. I can be reached at 754-222-6377. Thank you! Our club just finished a 4-week course led by Loetitia Capoleto and Gil
Savitzky. This course was attended by five new students who not only learned
Painting And Drawing Club the basics of carving in stone and using the various tools, but also who started
their first project - a two-dimensional face. We were pleased to see an active
By Gill Katz and creative group of people who continue to create in stone. Please stop by
Our club recently enjoyed “Open Studio Night,” where Wynmoor artists our display on March 17th and 18th at the Wynmoor Art Festival to learn
opened its studio doors to residents to take a peek at what they are work- more about our club. On display, will be fine sculptures by our club mem-
ing on. Joanne Tebaldi, highly regarded President of the club, had visitors bers. We meet every Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the Stone/Clay studio at the
marveling at the sight of a wonderful talent at work. Clubhouse. For further info, call Gil Savitzky at 954-979-0774.

Painters And Writers Combined Club US Club

By Gil Katz By Ceil Eitman
When pen meets paint on paper, magical things happen! “Insomnia Night” will be Tuesday, March 5th at 7:30 PM in the Ballroom.
The Painting and Drawing Club and the Writers Club mixed it all up in Doors open at 6:30 PM. Wear your favorite nighties (oh, oh). Can’t sleep?
a dazzling exhibition on February 2nd at the Broward Library on Coconut Try your voice at Karaoke. Come enjoy live entertainment and refreshments.
Creek Parkway. Members are $2at the door and guests are $5 at the door.
The brainchild of poetry and art, Masood Parvaze, visited the library and For member information, call Bernice at 954-984-1703. If you would like
was enchanted with the painting and poetry combo, as was done in previous to volunteer, call Ceil at 954-984-2801.
years.
Video & Film Club
Pennsylvania Club
By Phil Guterman
By Marilynn Stoloff Our Short Film Festival was a tremendous success, thanks mainly to our
February was an active month. We will meet on March 3, 2019 at 10:00 dynamic and creative Secretary/Treasurer, Enid Wolf-Scheine, who almost
AM in the West Wing. We share the entertainment with the newly expanded singularly organized the entire operation.
Queens Club. We had more than 60 people for the show last month. We sold out the entire Lecture Hall and could have run a second show the
On Sunday, March 24th at 5:00 PM, we will have our pizza party. This following day, as we had to stop selling tickets after only 2 weeks of sales.
year, we will go to “La Pizzeria” at 5632 West Sample Road in Margate. They The films were well received by an enthusiastic audience. After the show,
provided last year’s pizza. This year, we will go to them. We have reserved everyone entered Ballrooms A and B, where 6 different wines were offered,
their private room for the event so seating is limited. The cost is $10 a person. as well as 6 different bags of popcorn. It was all you could drink and then
For more information, please call Gloria Gottlieb at 954-956-9701. You can everyone was seated at the 19 tables set up for the crowd. What a bargain
bring your money to the next meeting on March 3rd. for only $2 a ticket. In attendance were the President and Vice President of
Wynmoor. We hope to present another festival next year. We have many
Pickleball Club top-notch videos.
If you are interested in joining our club (only $10), contact Phil or Enid at
By Sandra Cohen 954-978-1368. We are always looking for short scripts with up to 3 or 4 actors.
The pickleball courts are busier than ever, and everyone is getting their We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM near West Wing II.
exercise and having a good time. With our monthly tournaments, parties,
luncheons, dinners and dances in full swing, there is always something fun Wynmoor Golf Association
to look forward to. Our club continues to grow.
Annual membership dues are only $10 per person, which entitles members By Rich Dalessandris
to attend all our events at no charge. The only additional costs are for tourna- March is a busy month for the WGA. As we are enjoying our golf course
ment entry fees and meals. and all the hard work that went into it, many members, residents and guests
Pickleball is a great sport and it’s easy to learn. If you would like to learn have enjoyed new and challenging experiences.
to play, please visit us any Monday afternoon at the Pickleball courts for On March 2nd, there will be “Guys and Dolls” with a “Mardi Gras” theme.
FREE lessons from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. You can also join us at our weekly The cost per person is $14.
Barbecue at the Cove on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. Bring your own food and March 3rd is “Super Sunday” for the WGA and WLGA Championship
drink and join in the friendly festivities. Tournament. If you have never experienced this Tournament, please come
We hope to see you soon. out with your golf cart and see what everyone has worked hard for to get
to the finals. There are carts available to rent to view the finals. There will
The Queens Club certainly be great competition as well as great golf. Good luck to all of those
who were in the February preliminaries and certainly to those who qualify
By Ruth Weinstein for the finals.
Here is the answer to many questions! It is not required to be from Queens, On March 6th, the WGA members meeting will be held in the West Wing
although the club originated 34 years ago with many members from Queens. and all members are encouraged to attend. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
Now, we are pleased to welcome new members from anywhere. On March 22nd, there will be an awards dinner for the players, competi-
Our next meeting is on March 3rd at 10:00 AM in West Wing II, where tors and guests. The location will be announced shortly. As of this print, two
breakfast will be served, and entertainment will be shared with the Penn- options are still under consideration.
sylvania Club. As a side note, we want to extend an open invitation to all residents to join
Our speaker will be Gloria Shapiro, a favorite raconteur. She will be doing a the WGA and the WLGA. They are great organizations who support men’s’
special book review of the newly acclaimed book written by Michelle Obama.
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Clubs and Activities
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OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
and ladies’ leagues throughout the calendar year, along with trips, outings,
and charities. Head to the pro shop, sign up and enjoy a great course, great Dear Evan Hanson
people and great experiences; something totally unique in South Florida.
Sunday, April 3rd at 8:00 PM at Broward Center for Performing Arts, Rear
All our members want to thank the maintenance golf staff for keeping the Upper Orchestra Seating. Bus will depart Tract 1000 at 6:00 PM.
course in great shape. Also, we want to thank John Railey and Barbra Hy-
ers for their time and hard work for both the men’s’ and women’s’ golf at Come enjoy this winner of six 2017 Tony Awards and the 2018 Grammy
Wynmoor Country Club. We appreciate their efforts. for “Best Musical Theatre Album.” This is a deeply personal and profoundly
contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.
Writer’s Workshop
Cost: $70, two tickets per household
By Nancy Heller Moskowitz Registration began Wednesday, January 30th.
Our group welcomes all who want to write. We enjoy hearing all kinds
of stories, poetry, editorials, etc. Our purpose is to explore what makes for The Lion King
an interesting and informative piece. As a workshop, there is commentary
following any submission. No prior experience is needed, just interest in Sunday, April 28th at 6:30 PM at The Kravis Center, Orchestra seating.
the written word. Bus will depart Tract 1000 at 4:30 PM.
We hope that everyone enjoyed the Pen and Brush exhibition at the Broward Winner of Six Tony Awards, this landmark musical event brings together
Library last month. Our poets and artists worked very hard and the support one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.
of our community at Wynmoor was much appreciated. Cost: $99, two tickets per household
You’ll find us in Cardroom 1 at the Clubhouse from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Registration began Wednesday, February 6th.
PM on any Saturday. For more information, please contact Nancy Heller
Moskowitz at 954-973-2181. The Bronx Tale

Are You A Lady Golfer? Wednesday, June 19th at 2:00 PM at Broward Center for Performing Arts,
Mezzanine seating.
By Barbara Hyer
If you answered YES, then the WLGA would like to invite you to Bus will depart Tract 1000 at 12:00 PM.
become a WLGA member and join us each Tuesday morning, where 18 Jersey boys meets West Side Story. Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser takes
and 9-hole golfers tee off for an exciting round of golf. Tournament play you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960’s. This is an unforgettable story
is different each Tuesday, ex: Low Net, F & T, Scrambles, etc., as well as of loyalty and family.
“Chips In’s,” Birdies and Ringer scoring. Cost: $56, two tickets per household
The WLGA has an upcoming “Color Wars” Tournament/Luncheon on Registration begins Wednesday, March 13th.
March 19, 2019 and other planned events throughout the year, including
our “Annual Toys for Kids.” News From Temple Beth-Am
The WLGA would also like to invite Wynmoor Ladies to join us as
“Social” members. All “Social” members are invited to all planned events By Toby Gordon
throughout the year, including “Toys for Kids and Installation.” Our daily Minyans are held Monday - Friday mornings at 7:20 AM and
When at the pro shop, check out the WLGA bulletin board and see Monday - Thursday at 6:00 PM. Also, Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM and
what’s happening!! 5:00 PM. Our Friday evening services are at 6:10 PM, and our Saturday
Members need to belong to the WGA as well, which enables you to ALL morning services are at 9:00 AM. They are followed by a small dairy lunch
WGA events! and a discussion led by lay congregants. Feel free to join us even if you are
For more information, contact Barbara Hyer, WLGA President at barbara. not a Temple member. Our doors are always open.
[email protected] or call 732-284-1002. UPCOMING EVENTS: Sisterhood is doing their Annual Women’s
Shabbat on March 16, 2019. They also have a “Brunch and Game” morning
Canasta Tournament planned for March 10th. Please leave a message at the Temple office for
Maxine Szmuiewitz for further information or reservations. The Temple is
By Ann Elkin sponsoring a Community Dinner after Services on March 8th and May 10th.
Players wanted! Please come and spend There will also be a Community Passover Seder on April 19th. These events
a beautiful morning and afternoon playing are always popular and a lot of fun. If you were planning on spending the
Canasta. Meet lovely ladies and win money first night of Passover with family, why not join us? You can form your own
also! We meet every Thursday morning at tables or we will do it for you.
10:00 AM in the East Wing. Entrance fee If you have any questions, our Temple office personnel are always available
is $5 to play. For more info, call Ann Elkin to help you. Please call 954-968-4545 or, if you wish, visit our web-site at
at 954-978-0911. www.beth-am.orf for a complete list of our activities.

ALL ARE WELCOME - BRING A FRIEND

FREE
POOL LESSONS

By Bob Horowitz

Ralph Rubin, Co-president of the Pool and Billiard Club
and Tournament Director, is available for lessons from
beginner to advanced.
Sign up in the Billiard Room. A signup sheet is available
near the front entrance to the room. There is no cost for
these lessons.

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Wynmoor Ladies Golf Association
Annual Installation And Fashion Show Luncheon

The Ladies’ Wynmoor Golf Association’s Annual Installation and Fashion Show Luncheon was held at the Deer Creek Country Club on January 17th,
2019. A “wonderful time was had by all!”

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Wednesday Night Pool Tournaments

Join us every Wednesday night at 6:00 PM. This Tournament is handicapped for all skill levels.
All Residents are welcome! Enjoy AC comfort while having fun and meeting new friends!!

Weekly Winners:

1-2-2019: The winner was Fred F. for 1-16-2019: Winners were: Steven,
his first win. Congratulations Fred! Ralph and Jules. All three tied for
Tied for second were Amy and Ras- first place. Tommy, Rassool, Fred
sool. Third place was a tie between D and Peter L tied for second. The
Fred D and Steve. new handicapping system is work-
We introduced a new handicapping ing well with new faces showing up
method so a larger cross section of in the finals.
players will benefit. It seems to be
working very well. Photo left to right: Steven, Ralph

Photo left to right: Steve, Fred D,
Rassool, Fred F, Amy

1-9-2019: We had a full house of over 1-23-2019: Fred F. was the first-
30 players for our weekly Tournament. place winner, with Myron and Peter
The new handicapping system imple- tied for second. Howard was a close
mented a few weeks ago has been a third. This was Fred’s first “1st
huge success. The winner was Amy Place” win!
with 13 wins. Her game is improving
due to her practice routine. It was a Photo left to right: Peter, Myron,
three-way tie for second place, Myron, Fred, and Howard 
Jack, and Ralph all with 12 wins. 

Photo left to right: Jack, Amy, Ralph,
Myron

Please bring your Wynmoor ID cards. *guest pass required for non-residents.

Monday Night Dance
and Social Club

KTenHrAetNireKd aYsOouUr tFreOasRureYrOanUdRJuSliaEnRaVwIaCs Ean
executive board member

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Tou8r-nBaamlle/n9t-RBeaslul lts
By Bob Horowitz

2019 Annual Tournament Winners: Winners get a permanent plaque
on our “Wall of Fame” in the Pool and Billiard room. The winners will
have their names inscribed on a plaque to be added to the “Wall of Fame,”
a tradition at Wynmoor Pool and Billiards club for many years. 

Nine Ball Tournament: This was very well attended with many close
and exciting matches. The two players returned on a second day to play
the finals with Tom Rabicki, on your right, taking first place and Humberto
Acevedo, a close second.

Eight-Ball Tournament: This was also well attended and went smoothly.
It was a handicapped competition, so everyone had a chance for a trophy.
The winner was Ralph Rubin, pictured center, who is also the tournament
Director. In second place was Bob Horowitz, pictured on your left. In third
place was Jules Lynn.

Upcoming Tournament: Saturday, March 2nd - One Pocket.

Humberto & Tom Bob, Ralph & Jules

Womens’ Pool Social
By Bob Horrowitz

Explore a new activity, make new friends and have fun in our A/C Pool
& Billiard room, located in the County Clubhouse. Join us every Tuesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This is for beginners and advanced players. Residents
and their guests* are welcome. There is a signup sheet in the Pool & Bil-
liard room located in the Clubhouse or e-mail us at: Wynmoorpoolclub@
gmail.com

Please bring your Wynmoor ID cards.*
*There is no charge for residents, $5 all day
guest pass required for non-residents.

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JAFCO and Wynmoor
By Sharon Levy

JAFCO is an organization in Sunrise that provides services for abused and Sixty women from the Palm-Aire and Wynmoor communities joined
neglected children and those with developmental disabilities like autism. The together to form “The Friends of JAFCO” to support this lifechanging
Children’s Village is a residential facility where children can live in a safe effort. They recently held their first event to learn more about JAFCO and
and loving home and be cared for. JAFCO also has a Family Preservation how to assist the children who live there. They enjoyed lunch at the Oaks
program to help strengthen families in the South Florida community and Clubhouse followed by an activity called “Painting with a Purpose.” They
The Children’s Ability Center to support families raising children with had fun painting canvases and were able to raise money to help these children
developmental disabilities. JAFCO first started placing children in foster who need it most. Andi Shiroff and Tamara Axelman organized the event
care 26 years ago. which raised over $7,500! The group will soon tour both centers in Sunrise to
experience the beautiful, loving, supportive environments JAFCO provides.
Fast forward: Through the dedication of its volunteers, the generosity of its
philanthropic supporters and private fundraising events which supplement
government funding, JAFCO has grown into a beautiful gated 5.6-acre
residential community.

The JAFCO Children’s Village can hold up to 52 children: 16 in its
Emergency Shelter and 36 in the six beautifully furnished ranch style group
homes, designed for children up to the age of 21 who are not able to safely
live with their families.

JAFCO expanded its mission and services in 2014, to meet the needs
of children with developmental disabilities including Autism, Intellectual
Disabilities, Spina Bifida, and Cerebral Palsy.

It opened its beautiful, state-of-the-art Children’s Ability Center on a
separate, nearby campus, offering family support, child enrichment and
respite care.

Left to right - Rachel Shapiro, Roz Kanas, Tamara Y. Axelman

First row: Left to right - Rochelle Reingold, Lesley Miller, Roz Kanas
Second row: Left to right - Harriet Arnold, Rachel Shapiro, Fran Petersiel,
Wendy Katz, Sue Levy, Ellen Saslovsky, Tamara Y.Axelman, Marion Kostrinsky

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