FC Life November 2019

JANUARY 2017 NOVEMBER 2019

A PUBLICATION ABOUT LIFE AT FRENCHMAN’S CREEK BY, FOR AND ABOUT OUR MEMBERS

HOWARD GOLDSMITH had a Hole-In-One on Saturday, October 26, 2019. It was on number 5 of the South Course playing at 124 yards. He used a 4 hybrid.

Pictured with Howard is Fred Abrams on the left and Art Lerner on the right.

Every Year we publish this article and it is most

Important to our new members with pets. The BOFU

TOADS have increased greatly in the past year and

can be fatal to small dogs who unknowingly take them

in their mouths which makes the toads spit out poisonous fluid.

Wash your pet’s mouth immediately for 10 minutes without swallowing. Then wipe with towel to get rid of sticky milky white residue on gums or mouth and go directly to the vet.

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.

This month we welcome to Frenchman’s:

MRS. HELEN ISRAELSTRAM and DR. DENNS ISRAELSTAM who bought Marion and Michael Newman’s home on Parc Drive. They also reside in Beachwood, Ohio. Good luck in your new abode and enjoy many happy days at the Creek.

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SON DALE, WIFE JERRY, NORM and SON BARRY

A Chicago Cubs fan growing up, Norman Jacobs, commemorated his 50 years at the helm of Baseball Digest by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the June 26, 2019 Cubs-Atlanta Braves matchup at Wrigley Field. Fifty years ago at the All-Star game in Washington. D.C., Norman found himself under a tent, across from RFK stadium during a torrential rainstorm. Dignitaries had gathered there before the Midsummer Classic, celebrating the 100th anniversary of professional baseball, as to be played. When the game had to be postponed due to weather problems , Norman shook hands with the man next to him and stated, “I am Norman Jacobs, the new publisher of Baseball Digest. The gentleman replied , “Nice to meet you , I am Phil Cavaretta.” Norman could not believe his ears! This man was a former Chicago Cubs star who had won the 1945 National League MVP award and was one of Norman’s childhood heroes! During his long career, Norman has published over 20 magazines, many of which have been in the sports world. His most well known magazine was Inside Sports. He also ventured into the travel world and still publishes Cruise Travel, as well as Baseball Digest. Throughout Norman’s career, family members have worked for his publishing companies, including three of his children, his sister and wife, Jeri. His son, Barry, attributes his success to his love of publishing intersecting with his interest in sports and travel. Norman is the exception in this day and age when people do not hold on to things so long anymore. Congratulations to you, Norman!

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DR, BARRY and MRS. TOBY FENNER had the pleasure of taking their family to Israel to Bat Mitzvah their two granddaughters, Emerson and Reese Ferry, at the Western Wall. The two week Israeli adventure included an Archeological Dig, Tree Planting, Target Shooting, Kayaking and Zip lining down the Jordan River. Also included was visiting a Bullet Factory, and Active Army Base, Camel and Donkey rides and floating in the Dead Sea. At Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, the girls each got a name of a same age girl who perished in the Concentration Camps. This was to commemorate the Bat Mitzvah these girls never had. All had a Special Memorable Celebration.

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LOIS and SONNY STERN biked from Dubrovnik to Split– Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast

This year, for our 27th organized bike trip, we chose Croatia and its islands. The biking was for seven consecutive days and as opposed to usually biking from hotel to hotel, this years for the first time, we went from island to island on a small yacht with seven other couples. We stopped each day at a different island, began biking in the morning and rode on very quiet mostly hilly roads. We returned to our yacht for dinner. We also could swim in the warm Adriatic Sea since there was a swim platform off the boat. The mainland and especially the islands were more beautiful than expected. The food was really different but delicious and healthy. The weather was perfect and we suggest you visit Croatia. No matter how you travel, by cruise ship, by car, or by bike, nothing in our opinion compares to a bike. It is not too slow or too fast and 30-50 miles per day is perfect. You will see many sights that you will remember, hundreds of beautiful boats, fishing villages and handsome people. The views from the top of the islands are breathtaking. The sunsets were to behold and the memories of this bike trip will not quickly fade.

Croatia in the background

Swimming in the Adriatic

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MARILYN and CHRIS POINDEXTER are pictured in their hotel in Singapore celebrating their 59th Wedding Anniversary. They were on an “Around The World” golf trip. The Room was decorated by personnel from Kalos Golf. Their mode of transportation was a Boeing 757 equipped with only 52 seats so they had plenty of room!

MARILYN and CHRIS POINDEXTER are proud to bring us the article on the next page which describes an en- dowed professorship established for Dr. Hugh Calkins at Johns Hopkins Medicine by Marilyn and Chris in honor of their granddaughter, Catherine Poindexter who passed away in September 2017 from an extremely rare blood disease

Hugh Calkins, the inaugural Catherine Ellen Poindexter far left; stands with Marilyn and Christian next to a portrait of Catherine.

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Professorship Honors 26 Years of Care CHRISTIAN POINDEXTER, former head of Constellation and BGE energy companies, passed out at the wheel while driving to a meeting in Baltimore in 1975. The sensation leading up to it felt familiar to the ex-naval aviator — like the G-force of a high-speed turn. He'd had a similar experience once in the Navy, when his heart began beating uncontrollably fast while piloting a single-seat jet attack aircraft off the USS Forrestal. Neither the flight surgeons nor the many doctors he visited leading up to 1975 found anything wrong. But after losing consciousness, he went to the hospital, where he was finally diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome. Poindexter immediately began to seek treatment. Poindexter says while having a test, the doctor was on the phone trying to buy a car and "wasn't paying any attention to me. So I decided, 'I'm going to go to Johns Hopkins Hospital.' I've been there ever since." Poindexter's involvement with Johns Hopkins would eventually extend beyond the doctor's office, when he was invited to join The Johns Hopkins Hospital board of trustees, having been an active member on many other local, statewide and national volunteer boards. He later joined the boards of Johns Hopkins Medicine and The Johns Hopkins University, but much of his commitment has remained with the Division of Cardiology and the people there who cared for him. Cardiologist Hugh Calkins, M.D., first met Poindexter in 1993, a year after coming to Johns Hopkins as director of the Arrhythmia Service and the Electrophysiology Laboratory. At the time, Poindexter was under the care of Larry S. C. Griffith, one of the hospital's early experts in heart arrhythmia, and was initially referred to Calkins for a cath- eter ablation procedure. After Griffith's retirement, Calkins became Poindexter's primary cardiologist, and would go on to treat his two sons. It is a doctor-patient relationship with the family that has spanned 26 years. Even when Poindexter and his wife, Marilyn, retired, they continued to direct support to Calkins and his research on atrial fibrillation, and they stayed involved with the Johns Hopkins cardiovascular advisory board. So, when the Poindexters decided to endow a professorship in memory of their granddaughter, Catherine Poindexter, Calkins was their first choice as its recipient.

"Chris is a very kind, generous man who has had several tough cardiac-related problems, but he continues to be extraordinarily active," says Calkins. "I enjoy caring for patients like Chris." Funding from this professorship will support the time needed to conduct research and pursue additional teaching interests. But more importantly for Calkins, he says, receiving this professorship from the Poindexters is an immense source of inspiration.

It's an unbelievable honor to have a patient of 26 years form an opinion of you worthy of this kind of support," says Calkins. "It's the high point of my career and my time here at Hopkins ."

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Ladies Results 11-12-19

9 Is Enough 1 st Place- Ann Cohen, Sandra Bobb, Arlene Caplan 2 nd Place- Rita Miller, Marcia Rubin, Sondra Kaplan 12 Is Terrific 1 st Place- Susan Katz, Judy Rubin, Naomi Freedman, Eleanor Newman 1 st Place- Carol Schulman, Joan Parks, Marie Kravecas 3 rd Place- Joan Mopper, Sandra Glassman, Roberta Selzer, Barbara Wiener Ladies Field Day Flight 1 1 st Place- Jenifer Weintraub, Mary Anne Bartfield, Judy Holsten 1 st Place- Sandi Lamm, Andrea Finkel, Barbara Sheldon, Barbara Field Flight 2 1 st Place- Marsha Ackerman, Suzanne Speiser, Sandra Myrow, Georgianna Cotton 2 nd Place- Candy Scherer, Marjorie Feinstein, Joan Anchin, Marcia Bloch 2 nd Place- Sharon Rochlin, Dottie Kovel, ML Cocci, Carol Abrams Flight 3 1 st Place- Evelyn Gutkin, Susan Davis, Carole Kirschenbaum, Wendy Weinstein Flight 4 1 st Place- Iris Arest, Robyn Rosenblatt, Anne Stanfield, Anne Neustadter 2 nd Place- Alice Bael, Joan Simmons, Sheila Babich Ladies Results 11-19-19 9 Is Enough 1 st Place- Goldie Miller, Marcy Sanders, Marcia Rubin 2 nd Place- Margie Kernan, Naomi Kessler, Marjorie Yashar, Marie Kravecas 12 Is Terrific 1 st Place- Barbara Wiener, Beth Elgort, Eleanor Newman, Debbie Sandler 2 nd Place- Joan Mopper, Carol Pulver, Ruth Levine, Sherry Norris 3 rd Place- Ann Cohen, Joan Parks, Naomi Freedman Ladies Day Flight 1 1 st Place- Jenifer Weintraub, Jana Spiess, Sandi Lamm, Bette Goldberg 2 nd Place- Dawn Burcham, Andrea Finkel, Mary Anne Bartfield Flight 2 1 st Place- Nancy Berkley, Dottie Kovel, Joan Anchin, Susan Davis 2 nd Place- Barbara Field, Ronni Grebow, Susan Katz, Marcia Bloch Flight 3 1 st Place- Evelyn Gutkin, Judy Rubin, Jeri Jacobs, Ellen Lattman Flight 4 1 st Place- Sheila Babich, Anne Neustadter, Susan Ludwig, Beth Fentin

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OPENING LADIES’ DAY GOLF AND LUNCHEON Despite the dire weather forecasts, Tuesday, November 5, turned out to be a beautiful day for the FCLGA opening day tournament of the 2019-2020 season. Both courses were filled, with 37 teams of four. With a 9:30 shotgun start, there were four flights, each playing an ABCD nine hole step-aside scramble. Upon checking in, everyone received a sleeve of golf balls. Following golf everyone enjoyed a lovely luncheon highlighted by a delicious surf and turf entrée. The new FCLGA chair, Ellen Goldstein, welcomed everyone. She introduced the executive board and all the new members. The announcement of something new for the league - an option of playing a twelve hole game – was met with a very positive reception and has since proved to be a successful change. Each player received a booklet with the league’s rules and an environmentally friendly water bottle. Introduced and thanked were members of our wonderful golf staff – JR, our Director of Golf, as well as Kim, Todd, Will, Chris, Rocco and Luis. Luncheon co-chairs Sharon Rochlin and Mary Ann Bartfield did a wonderful job of providing a delightful opening day. Many thanks to the golf staff, the office and dining staffs, especially our new executive chef Ernesto Cervantes, for making sure everything went smoothly and enjoyably. Everyone looks forward to a great year. The winners are listed below. MIimi Bergel

Ladies Opening Day Results

South Front 1 st Place- Bette Goldberg, Annette Schilling, Susan Shaw, Susan Ludwig 2 nd Place- Karen Adler, Sima Pomerantz, Joan Anchin, Anne Neustadter 3 rd Place- Nancy Berkley, Joan Schwartzman, Carol Abrams, Patti Raber South Back 1 st Place- Judy Epstein, Naomi Freedman, Lynn Byrd, Nancy Bernstein 2 nd Place- Jenifer Weintraub, Sheila Babich, Cheryl Turchin, Sherry Norris 3 rd Place- Barbara Sheldon, Cindi Schwartz, Lila Silver, Fern Portnoy North Front 1 st Place- Marjorie Feld, Nancy Scher, Susan Davis, Sandra Glassman 2 nd Place- Randy Siler, Carole Kirschenbaum, Barbara Golden 2 nd Place- Jana Spiess, Roberta Selzer, Ellen Levine, Carol Mendez North Back 1 st Place- Susan Fuirst, Susan Slepkow, Wendy Grabler, Naomi Kessler 2 nd Place- Dawn Burcham, Bobbi Sobel, Judy Rubin, Susan Wendkos 3 rd Place- Sharon Rochlin, Wendy Dinner, Gloria Herman, Anita Fishbein

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Minx Boren –

Host, FC Eco Club

Let’s GO GREEN!

THANK YOU to the more than 50 members signed up to participate in the November Eco-Challenge: Plastic -Free water bottles. I do hope that, over time, more will join in this initiative. FYI all golf course water stations have ladies and men's bathrooms and a state of the art Kobayashi water cooler and ice machine to refill any and all water bottles with filtered water and ice.

The December Eco-Challenge! Waste Less Food and, while you’re at it, eat more locally grown produce.

Did you know that… …approximately 1/3 of all the food grown/produced for human consumption goes to waste? …transporting food long distances contributes to greenhouse gases and reduces its nutritional value? A few things you can easily do. Plan ahead. Buy what you need/can consume in a timely manner. Store food carefully so that it has a longer shelf life. When dining out, order only what you can enjoy. Also consider taking home what you don’t finish. Lefto- vers are a great solution to wasting less and making at-home next-day meals easier. Did you know that Frenchman’s Creek now offers compartmentalized paper containers that can be recy- cled along with other paper goods. * Please note that in order to be put in your paper recycling bin these containers must be rinsed and dried first so that there are no traces of food *BYOC : Bring Your Own Container . There are all sorts of stainless steel carry-out containers available to buy. Many are multiple nested designs so they don’t take up much room to carry when empty. Bring Your Own Carry-Out Bag . This is another way we can reduce waste. There are many fold-up bags that take almost no room in a pocket or pocketbook For your FC takeout , ask for a paper bag instead of a plastic one at any of our dining facilities. Make a personal commitment to join in this challenge! Then talk about it, TALK ABOUT IT, TALK ABOUT IT. Tell others why you are being more vigilant about what you eat and why you care about wasting less. Yes, this is a personal challenge and we can all make a difference. Our community has always been at the cutting edge of innovation. Here is one more way we can continue to be a leader in lifestyle awareness and appeal. It’s good for us, for our children and grandchildren, and for the Earth. Please join in the conversation . I would like to invite everyone who is interested in becoming part of the Eco Club and brainstorming together about how to Go Green at Frenchman’s Creek to contact me. Send an email to Minx@CoachMinx.com or call me at 561-624-7984. Also, feel free to just send me ideas you have that could be worth exploring and pursuing. Thank you. AND join me at our first meeting at the Clubhouse on December 11 th at 2 p.m. PLEASE RSVP to minx@coachminx.com Let’s do this together.

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Column by Lois Stern

Photography by Andrea Finkel

I am RANGELEY NEWMYER with my dog

Foster. He is just a puppy at 18 weeks old

and from Ronks, Pennsylvania. I finally

convinced my Dad, A.G., after two years,

with the promise that I would take care of him. As you can see by my smile, I will do this!

Felix is an 8 year old Yorkie-Poo rescue pup, who has his own “Cinderella Story.” From the runt of the litter and rejected by his first owner, Felix now lives a charmed life. He is frequently seen jetting with Anne and Steve between our homes in Boston and Frenchman’s Creek. The JetBlue crew members know him and have awarded him Mosaic status due to his good behavior on board. Felix adores Frenchman’s Creek and can be seen at the Doggie Park, 19 th Hole or just waiting attentively in the golf cart for his owners- Anne and Steve - while we are chatting with friends. Felix is shy and a bit apprehensive…please do not take it personally if he doesn’t welcome your attention… it is him, not you . Felix’s name is drawn from Latin and means “happy” or “fortunate.” I can honestly say that since we moved to Frenchman’s Creek, our days are Felicissimum – happiest.

ANNE BRODSKY STERNLICHT

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LAURIE and JONATHAN NELSON are ecstatic to relate all the good happenings of their family over the summer and for the whole year.

Their daughter's family has had a successful 2019. The year kicked off when the Nelson's daughter, Meredith, was named Support Staff Employee of the Year for 2018 at the Office of the State Attorney for the 18 th Judicial Circuit's end of the year awards banquet. Meredith serves as a Victim Advocate at the office, which requires her to provide support and resources to citizens who find themselves in the unimaginable position of dealing with the criminal justice system after experiencing a tragic loss of life or property. By being named Support Staff Employee of the Year the Office of the State Attorney recognized Meredith's tireless effort and dedication to victims of crime within the Brevard County Community. The Nelson's son-in-law, and Meredith's husband, Aaron Peacock, serves as an Assistant State Attorney also with the Office of the State Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit. In January, Aaron was promoted to the position of Felony Division Chief in the Brevard County Office. In this new position, Aaron is responsible for the supervision of three Assistant State Attorneys, one Victim's Advocate, and two support staff positions. Aaron is also assigned to prosecute all 1 st degree murder cases and any other cases that involves the tragic death of a citizen occurring within Brevard County. Aaron has served as an Assistant State Attorney for nearly 13 years and hopes one day to be appointed or elected as a Brevard County judge. Finally, Meredith and Aaron's son Jonah had a very successful academic and athletic year. Jonah graduated 6 th grade and was accepted to the Cambridge Program for middle school. The Cambridge Program is an accelerated academic program that is reserved for students meeting strict acceptance

requirements. Applications for the program consist of test scores, grades, extracurricular activities, and a student prepared essay. Jonah played baseball for the Viera Suntree Little League All-Star team who won the Florida State Championship and represented the State of Florida at the Southeast Regional Tournament in Warner Robins, Georgia. The All-Star team was 13-0 going undefeated in the Divisional, Sectional, and State level. Although they fell short of the Little League World Series, only one other team in Viera Suntree Little League history has made it as far as this year's team. Jonah also plays baseball for the Viera Hawks Travel Ball Organization and basketball for the Brevard County Spartans travel basketball team. This Fall Jonah earned a position on the Kennedy Middle School basketball team as one of only three 7 th Graders making the 15-student team.

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LAURIE and JON’S other daughter Andrea and son-in-law, Jeff, and their two children, Asher who is 10 and Jordie who is 8, enjoyed lots of summer activities after both grandchildren had a great academic school year. Andrea Tomberg owns Tomberg Rare Books which is dedicated to the preservation of the 20 th and 21 st century cultural movements. They specialize in American Social Movements through archival material, books, posters, manuscripts and ephemera. TRB is a member of the A.B.A.A. (Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America) and I.L.A.B. (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers).

Jeff is founder and CTO of Group Valet, which is software used by country clubs around the country.

Rounding out our family is our Bichon Frise Sadie Leah (our fourth one over the years). She is thrilled to be back in Florida after spending a few months in the family home in Greenwich, Connecticut. Her passion is taking golf cart rides with her dad as often as possible.

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Veterans’ Day Golf Tournament The Veterans’ Day Golf Tournament, planned by Director of Golf JR and member Jeffrey Parker, which was played on Monday, November 11, was a very successful event for many reasons. The weather was beautiful. There was a large participation consisting of forty-three teams, some all men, some all women and some mixed, playing a step aside scramble format. Golf was followed by an outstanding, very extensive and delicious buffet luncheon. But the most important part of the day was the cause for which the tourna- ment was played – the Veterans’ Suicide Prevention Program. There was an entry fee, which went entirely to the program, and to which there were voluntary added donations. Speaking at the luncheon was member Irving Booksin, a veteran of World War II, who spoke about being part of the Battle of the Bulge, and was so inspiring. (Irv’s story is below and on next page ). Everyone can be quite proud that the Frenchman’s Creek wonderful members raised more than $25,000 that afternoon for such a worthy cause. Many thanks to the members and those of the golf, office and dining staffs who helped to make it all possible.

Mimi Bergel

A SALUTE TO ONE OF OUR VETERANS IRV BOOKSIN

Irv has quite a story to tell– 3 miracles saved his life!

In March of 1944, 18 year old Irv Booksin enlisted in the army infantry Division.– he fought in the Battle of the Bulge– for history buffs and those who do not know the facts, it was the largest land battle fought by the US Armed forces. It last- ed from December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945 in bitter cold and snow– it was the coldest winter in history. It was fought in a heavily forested Ardennes region of eastern Belgium and Northern Luxembourg. More than a million men fought; 600,000 Americans– 3 American armies, 8

corps equivalent to 31 divisions: 55,000 British– 3 divisions: 500,000 Germans, 3 German armies, 10 corps equivalent to 25 divisions. The casualties were 81,000 Americans, 19,000 killed; British 1400, 200 killed and 101,000 Germans; 890 tanks each side and 1000 German aircraft. Irv was severely wounded and the first of his miracles– A German soldier came upon him, offered him a cigarette and then carried him to a German army field hospital stepping over his own dead men. In a short time, he was transferred to a German hospital in a jeep where- upon a Gestapo stopped them and asked why were these 3 Americans in a jeep when the German wounded had to walk! A Luger was at Irv’s temple and he could see the trigger finger ready to be pulled, out of the corner of his eye. The driver miraculously pointed to his watch and said they would be late for their appointment– The Gestapo withdrew the gun– Irv’s second miracle. From the hospital, Irv was transferred to a POW camp, BAD ORB 23 miles from Frankfurt. Continued next page

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IRV BOOKSIN continued

Breakfast was a hard piece of toast covered in sawdust, lunch was rotten potato peels and dinner same as breakfast with some water. No shower and the same uniform all the time. The lice ate at their skin. Irv’s legs turned black from the cold and they wanted to amputate– Irv said absolutely not and fought to keep them as he knew the unsanitary conditions were sure death– his 3rd miracle. When he was liberated, he looked like the men in the Concentra- tion camps– he was taken to an army hospital in Paris and then by hospital ship to Staten Is- land. I asked Irv how did you survive! He answered he had to get home to help his family as his father was very sick, and his sense of humor– helping others has sustained him through- out his life and his sense of humor is still the twinkle in his eyes. While visiting a military cemetery in France where rows and rows of headstones , each displayed with flowers was a grim reminder of the young men who died defending our Country. Here are some of the words he wrote as a dedication to those men: “May you slumber in peace, we will never forget your supreme sacrifice… you gave the most and will always be remembered in our hearts. We salute you in your eternal resting place wherever you may be… take heed that your ultimate deeds to help mankind will

always be remembered by mankind. We want you to know over 74 years later that we still preserve the principles of freedom against tyranny and injustice for ourselves and our children to honor and cherish– you did not die in vain!” As survivors in the POW camp, they had to protect each other and formed a Band of Brothers. Irv ends his discourse with this sentiment. “ William Shakespeare wrote, in Henry V, the words of the KING on the day of a great battle. Whoever does not have the stomach for this fight, let him depart. Whoever lives past today and comes home safely will rouse himself every year on this day, show his neighbors his scars and tell embellished stories of all their great battles. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for whoever has shed his blood with me shall be my brother.” Five words a Veteran would appreciate- “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.” On behalf and representing all of our veterans, thank you Irv Booksin.

Photo by Ellen Lattman Interview by bobbe wiener

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Frenchman’s Creek Community mourns the loss of our following members

ROY FLACK who lived at 2065 La Porte Drive and was a resident since 1996. Our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, Naomi, and their family.

STANLEY ROSENTHAL who lived at 13820 Le Bateau Lane and was a

member since 1991. Our heartfelt sympathies to his beloved wife, Elinor.

BEA PARKER who lived at 13401 Provence Drive and was a member since

1989. Our heartfelt sympathies to her family.

IRWIN SHIPPER who lived at 3220 Monet Drive West and was a

member since 1989. Our heartfelt sympathies to his children and grandchildren

especially having lost their mother and grandmother hardly a month ago.

DONNA HART who lived at 13764 Rivoli Drive and was a member since 1987. Our heartfelt sympathies to her family.

CHRIS and BRETT HANDLER sent us this picture and we wonder can the iguana not read or wants to be a manatee.

Club News Staff Editor Bobbe Wiener Correspondents Mimi Bergel, Minx Boren, Shirley Goldberg, Mark H. Hurd, Norma Lippman, Rima Robinson, Lois Stern, Judy Tobin

Photographer Andrea Finkel

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