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Vol. 2, No. 3 Published by and for The Residents of Sea Breeze at Lacey APRIL 2014

2 The Breezeway APRIL 2014

Seabreeze at LaceyHomeowners Association

2 Arborridge DriveForked River, NJ 08731

Welcome Committee:Chair: Ann Pettineo,[email protected]: Maggi MorrowSecretary: Betty GreenbergMarianne RasBobbie TierJudy FancelliJudy HoveyPeg MondelloRuth VelezFran GeanoulesLorraine PrinzAna Maria SotoBetty GreenbergGaye IannelliJane Waterman

Management:First Service Residential21 Christopher WayEatontown, NJ 07724Phone: 732-728-9690Fax: 732-380-1821www.firstresidential.com

Property Manager:Lisa RomanoffPhone: 609-693-0630Office Hours: Monday-Friday9AM-11AM 3PM-5PM

Elected Board Members:Jim Stasse: [email protected] Notte: [email protected]

Issue DeadlinesThe Breezeway always welcomes contributions of articles, poems, stories, trivia, etc., that may be of interest to any of our community members. Please keep in mind that we are a month ahead of publication; submissions are due the 8th of any month for the following month edition. Send your articles and/or any feedback you may have to: [email protected]

Finance Committee:Matt GolembeskiCharles Pettineo

IT Committee:Tom BrownJim Daly

Art/Craft Room:Susan Stasse

Building and Grounds Committee:Chair: Tom BrownSteve GreenbergPhil Nardomarino,Al RasWalt Bischoff,Bob ShermanTom Ianelli

Social Committe:Chair: Frank GuerrierieCarol BranhamLinda GargulioJudy HoveySally GuerrierieAna Maria SotoDee Schrank,Noreen McMahon,Ruthann CherenceMarianne RasRich FelaNancy QuirpleAngie Williams

Block Captains:1-48 Arborridge, DunberryRuth and Luis Velez

49 Arborridge and North:Frank Williams, Judy Hovey

Gladstone, Iverness, Holbrooke:Ruthann CherenceJoanne Lant

Newsletter Staff:Editor- Walt Bischoff

Monthly Contributors:Ann PettineoCharles PettineoBob ShermanSue Stasse

Proofreaders:Ilene MulhernRobert SotoIra BarcanPat Brown

Around The Community:Sales Office: (800) 509-4857 Construction Trailer: (609) 242-6746

Around Town:Lacey Township Municipal Building818 W. Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731

Police Non-Emergency- 609-693-6636Police Emergency...............911 Recreation............................X2203Code Enforcement.........X2249 Treasurer..............................X2292Public Works..................X230 Tax Assessor........................X2242Administrator.................X2235 Tax Collector.......................X2213Municipal Clerk.............X2200 Zoning.................................X2250Municipal Court.............X2262Board of Health..............X2247Building Department............X2252

Local PharmaciesRiteaide Pharmacy: (609) 242-6746Walmart Pharmacy: (609) 971-7468CVS Pharmacy: (609) 242-6823Shoprite Pharmacy: (609) 693-7000Medicine to Go: (609) 242-1400

APRIL 2014 The Breezeway 3

STATEMENT OF POLICYThe Breeze Way is published to serve all residents of

Sea Breeze at Lacey. We invite residents to send articles of interest to the Sea Breeze at Lacey community, including, but not limited to, recipes, short stories, poetry, neighborhood news, gardening tips, restaurant recommendations, and photographs. Material must be in good taste and noninflammatory. We solicit articles but all material is subject to approval by the editorial board which reserves the right to accept, edit, condense, or reject any piece submitted. The author must sign any non-staff contributions. Articles should be limited to about 1000 words or less. The articles published are the individual views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of The Breeze Way staff or the Board of Trustees. Classified Advertisements are accepted only from residents of Sea Breeze at Lacey; they must not compete directly with paid advertisements contained in the newsletter. NOTE: Publication of advertisements for products and services is not an endorsement by the Board of Trustees or The Breeze Way staff.

Meet Our Publisher Senior Publishing Company, 1520 Washington Avenue,

Neptune, NJ 07753, prints the Breeze Way. Senior Publishing prints newsletters for over eighty HOAs and condominium associations in New Jersey. Printing costs are paid by advertisers who target consumers over fifty-five (that’s us!). The advertisers are solicited and managed by the Senior Publishing Company. The Breeze Way is printed at no cost to us.

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We all know the rhyme that April showers bring May flowers. It usually works that way. This year, after the cold snowy days of winter, I am sure that we are all looking forward to all the flowers that the showers can bring. Whether they are in May or in April, they will be most welcome.

The time change to daylight savings time (DST) takes a bit of getting used to. The length of the day hasn’t changed; it just seems that way with more time to enjoy the sunlight. The other day I went out early in the morning and for the first time in a long while I heard a bird singing. It was amazing how much that cheered me up and put some bounce in my steps! The feeling of cabin fever immediately disap-peared. I’m sure that you all feel the same way.

It’s now time to start thinking about what to do in the garden. The voraciously hungry deer have decimated many of our shrubs, They came at all hours of the night to dine. I installed some security cameras and have seen them at any time from

10:00PM until 6:00AM, I swear that they have gained weight during the winter!

Now we will have to replace at least a dozen shrubs, and we are looking for varieties that deer do not find tasty. Are there really any such plants?

Despite that, I am eagerly looking forward to the warmer weather and the return of many of our snowbird neighbors. I am sure that they enjoyed Florida, but they did miss out on our beautiful snow. They are sure to be jealous of our experiences and the many enjoyable times we had at the Clubhouse. Have you all noticed the increased amount of activities at Sea Breeze?

This month Passover and Easter arrive and we wish everyone a joyous holiday.


There are a lot of things happening in Lacey Township. The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library is one of the hotspots of our town.

For the entire month of April in the Meeting Room Art display

On Wednesdays at 1:30pm English Conversation Group: Practice your English speaking skills in an informal setting. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Ocean County.

Each Thursday the Mah Jong Mavens & Masters meet from 12:00 to 3:00pm. They welcome beginners or ad-vanced players.One-on-One instruction is available by calling 609-693-8566 for:Assistance on using your computer, e-reader or database.

Genealogy Class with Dawn Heyson to guide/assist your genealogy research.

4/1, 2:00 pm, Tuesday, Wii™ for Seniors , Join us for some exercise and laughs.

4/5, 9:30 am, Saturday, Knitting & Crochet Group, All skill levels welcome.

4/8, 10:00 am, Tuesday, County Connections Mobile, Explore the resources available through County Connections.

4/8, 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Meet the Mayor

4/10, 10:30 am, Thursday, Genealogy on the Internet

4/11, 1:00 pm, Friday, Lunchtime Film: Enough Said, Rated PG-13.

4/14, 6:00 pm, Monday, Evening Film: The Book ThiefJoin us to celebrate National Library Week with a presentation of the film based on the bestselling book by Markus Zusak. Rated PG-13.

4/15, 7:00 pm, Tuesday, Spring into Health, Jennifer Klein, di-etitian from Perlmutter ShopRite, will demonstrate creative ways to prepare the season’s best produce. Samples provided!

4/16, 7:00 pm, Wednesday, The Jungle of Jersey, A family pro-

gram presented by Piccirillo Sciencetelling.

4/17, 10:30 am, Thursday, Databases for Research & Home-work

4/21, 1:00 pm, Monday, book discussion, The Submission by Amy Waldman, Copies of the book are available at the circula-tion desk.

4/22, 1:00 pm, Tuesday, “Fed-Up” Senior Fraud Presentation, Learn to prevent fraud and protect your consumer rights. Hosted by NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.4/22, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, Celebrate Earth Day with a Movie: FOOD, Inc., An unflattering look inside America’s corporate controlled food industry. Rated PG.

4/28, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday, Blue to You Van, Horizon Healthcare of NJ will be in our parking lot to provide healthcare information as well as blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and BMI screenings.

4/28, 6:30 pm, Monday, Tools for Teens: Drug Use & Abuse Special: Heroin, Learn about the effects of heroin on the body, how to tell if someone is using, and what the legal ramifications are if you caught using or dealing. Professional development certificates issued. Sign in starting at 6:00 pm; the program starts promptly at 6:30 pm.

4/30, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, Evening Film: Gravity, Rated PG-13.


By Ann PettineoWe welcome to the Sea Breeze Community Wayne and

Margaret Nodes, Steven and Susan Eylar. Nat and Christine Buro and John and Jeanne Scaffidi.

Wayne and Margaret Nodes have moved on Arborridge Dr. from Readington Township, N.J. Wayne retired from working in the Tax Department of Merck Corporation and Margaret retired from working in the educational system. The couple has two daughters: Jennifer and Lindsay, and three grandchildren. Wayne and Margaret enjoy boating and are familiar with Forked River marinas and the surround-ing area. Wayne’s hobby is working with model trains. They both like to bike and have participated in bike tours around the country. We are sure to see them biking around our community.

Steve and Susan Eylar have moved on Gladstone St. from Middletown, N.J. Steve worked as a senior auto tech-nician and has recently retired. Sue is currently working as a pediatric nurse in Hazlet, N.J. They have four children; three daughters and a son. They are the grandparents of an adorable grandson, Brandon. Steve is a licensed hot air balloon pilot and he enjoys boating and fishing. When not working, Sue enjoys spending time with her grandson. Steve and Sue also like to spend time cooking together in the kitchen of their new home.

Nat and Christine Buro moved on Dunberry Dr. from Cranford, N.J. Nat is retired from working for the Town-ship of Scotch Plains, he was also a volunteer for the fire department. Christine previously worked for Loreal Con-sumer Affairs Department and is now also retired. Nate and Christine have three children, five grandchildren and two

great grandchildren. They both enjoy entertaining and are very interested in genealogy. The also like to do community volunteer work.

John and Jeanne Scaffidi have moved on Arborridge Dr. from Hazlet, N.J. John is a retired business and finance teacher and had taught courses at various institutions. Jeanne has been on a leave, but will soon resume her job as an elementary school music teacher in the Hazlet school system. The couple has two daughters; Tracy who lives in Keansburg, N.J. and Nicole who is married and lives in Mays Landing, N.J. John and Jeanne also have a two year old grandson. John likes to read and has an extensive book collection. He is also interested in business and finance. Jeanne loves music and is the director of a church choir. She also enjoys attending theatre musical productions .

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Community Medical Center: Celebrating 60 Years of Caring . . .Submitted by Sue Stasse

The Community Medical Center Auxiliary Associa-tion, celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2014, is a group of individuals drawn together for the sole purpose of supporting Community Medical Center in Toms River, a not-for-profit hospital located just miles from Sea Breeze at Lacey, through advocacy, friend raising and fundrais-ing. The Auxiliary’s mission is to actively promote the good work done at Community Medical Center. CMCAA sponsors the Second Time Around Consignment and Thrift Shop (located at 200 Corporate Circle in Toms River), and the hospital’s Gift and Coffee Shops.

Over the years the Auxiliary has supported major renovations and equipment purchases, which recently included the renovation and expansion of the Emergency

Department (one of the biggest and busiest in the state of New Jersey); funding of new equipment and technology in the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center (the premier cancer treatment center in our area); and the new Jay and Linda Grunin Neuroscience Institute, which will provide the newest technology in the diagnosis and treatment of strokes and other neurological disorders.

Contact Diane Montague at the CMC Foundation at 732-557-8212 for information on the next Auxiliary event or for volunteer opportunities at either the Gift or Thrift Shop. Visit the Community Medical Center Foundation on Facebook or go to the website at http://www.cmc-foundation.org. for a calendar of events sponsored by the Foundation and the Community Medical Center Auxiliary.

Local Information

Spring Has Sprung


This is a new column for the Breeze Way. In it we will write about members of our community that are involved in selfless work doing things to help others. If you or someone you know meets this description, please let us know about them.

This month we feature Erin Barcan who loves animals. She has a dog (Dinah) and two cats (Dick & H), both of whom are rescues. They all experience a lot of love every day.

Erin said that she learned to knit and crochet from the wonderful ladies of the Stitch & Bitch group that meets every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 at the Clubhouse.

Erin makes these colorful blankets which she brings to the Popcorn Park Zoo for the many kittens and puppies awaiting adoption.

Popcorn Park Z o o i s a s m a l l 7-acre zoo located in Forked River, New Jersey, within Lacey Township. Popcorn Park Zoo was es-tablished in 1977. According to the As-sociated Humane Societies of New Jersey, the zoo is "a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds. The zoo has programs to educate visitors about animals and their environments and offers hundreds of rescued dogs and cats for adoption.

Popcorn Park Zoo is approximately 7 miles west on Lacey Road from Seabreeze at Lacey.

Community OutreachHave you ever wondered how April Fools Day (also

called All Fools Day) came to be?

There are a number of possibilities. The most popular explains that many ancient cultures including the Romans and the Hindus celebrated New Year’s Day on or about the first of April In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII replaced the old Julian Calendar with his new Gregorian, Calendar which celebrated New Year’s Day on January 1. Apparently many people either didn’t hear of the change or refused to accept it and continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1. Soon people began to make fun of this and tried to send the people on “fool’s errands”. This practice soon spread throughout Europe.

Other cultures have had Days of Foolishness around the start of April. The Romans had a festival named Hilaria. The Hindu calendar has the celebration of Holi and the Jewish Calendar has Purim.

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Time to clean up your cacheJust like your garage or attic, over time your com-

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When you browse on the Internet, your computer stores a copy of the pages, images and other media con-tent you accessed so it doesn’t need to be downloaded again each time you want to view it. This enables your computer to work more efficiently and screens can be loaded faster. When you click to view a web page, your browser will look first for a copy of the page it has pre-viously stored on your computer. It will only download the information needed to display the page if this is the

first time you are viewing it or if something has been changed. This information is stored on your computer in a folder called the cache (pronounced “cash”). So if a cache is there to make the computer run faster, why does it sometimes do the opposite?

Most of the time the process of using the informa-tion stored in the cache to display a web page works fine, however over time your cache will accumulate thousands of copies of pages you will never need to view again. Just as it takes more time for you to find stuff in a crowded attic, your computer will take longer to find what it needs when it has to sort through all the pages it has accumulated. Your computer may also be storing several copies of the same page which can cause problems locating the correct information to display and can result in a poorly formatted page with missing information. If you use the Internet often, you may want to empty the cache on a regular basis instead of waiting for problems to appear.

Emptying your cache is easy, but the process may differ slightly depending upon the system and browser you are using. If you are using Windows 7 with Internet Explorer, go to the Control Panel and click on Internet Options. The “General” tab of the Internet Properties panel will display. Click the “Delete” button in the Browsing History section and you will see a list of items you can check off to delete. Place a check mark on “Temporary Internet Files and website files” and press delete. That’s all there is to it. You can also do this by locating the “Tools” menu within Internet Explorer, or other browsers such as Firefox and Chrome.

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Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. You can flick water across the surface and if it beads up and sizzles, it’s ready!

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WELCOME COMMITTEE UPDATEBy

Judy Fancelli

Applebee’s is a nationwide chain of casual dining eateries. Our local Applebee’s is at 404 South Main Street, Forked River, NJ 08731 (609.971.7800). Having been to a number of their locations, I think that this is the nicest, friendliest and most service oriented of locations. You are always greeted at the door with a smile.

They have a varied menu with a wide variety of items with offerings of beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood. I especially like their burgers.

One of their featured items is their Weight Watchers approved menu of offerings that taste good and do show their WW point values. They are all under 550 calories.

They have a full service bar and their menu can be viewed at http://applebees.com. Our local Applebee’s also has takeout service with quick pickup for phoned in orders.

Applebee’s has locations in 49 states and 15 countries. They employ approximately 28,000People.

All in all they are a tasty and pleasant choice for a local eatery.

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There is not a great deal of news this month but we wanted to check in and let you all know that business has been booming! So many new homeowners have moved in and many more will be coming soon.

We are very proud of our community and very happy that such a great group of people have chosen to live here and take advantage of all the amenities that Sea Breeze has to offer.

Albeit a short update, I wanted to let all of our newcom-ers know what is in the news each month and continue to offer the opportunity to let us know what else you think we should be doing or how you believe things should change.

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Pinelands Day

The Pinelands is much more than the Jersey Devil. Spanning seven counties, the Pinelands is home to unique people, industries, plants and animals. Join in the celebra-tion on Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.

Grammy-nom-inated musician and author, Paul E. Pedersen, Jr. will entertain us and be available for book signings. Several workshops, infor-

mational tables, plus exhibits and tours by the Pinelands Photography Group are slated for the day. Jakes Branch of the Ocean County Park will provide activities for children. Updated information regarding workshops and exhibitors will be publicized closer to the date.

This family friendly event is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available on the top deck of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library and in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Ave. Additional information about the event can be found online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by phone at 732-349-6200 ext. 5111.

33rd annual Shad -Festival -- April 26 & 27 - 201412:30-5:30 pm both days

– no fee for admission – rain or shine!

Each year the festival highlights our region's arts community, the City of Lam-bertville, the Delaware River, and of course, our favorite fish, the Shad! The Shad Festival has evolved from a lo-cal art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event. Shad Fest features the area's finest artists and craft-ers, great food and family entertainment, but the two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds. Visit www.lambertville.org for general event information. Get your O’Fish’l Shad Fest T Shirt! Come to the centrally located Chamber table and pick up your O’fish’l Shad Fest T-Shirt designed by a local artist.

Artists and Crafters: 80 of the region’s finest artists and crafters featuring everything – jewelry, ceramics, furniture, apparel, accessories, home décor and more!

Family fun: Face Painting, Sand Art, and other chil-dren’s activities. Kids will go crazy for the rides because they're back! Don’t miss the fun and educational shad seining demonstrations down at Lewis Island where the Delaware River Basin Commission will be teaching us about how to test water quality.

Poster Display and Auction -Over 150 original art posters, created and donated by local artists, are on display during Shad Festival weekend in the recreation room of the First Presbyterian Church, 31 N. Union St. These posters will be auctioned off on Sunday at 3 pm – the monies going to scholarships for students pursuing a collegiate career in the arts. Stop by the Church to see auction posters. Local schoolchildren’s posters will be on display at the Justice Center, 25 S. Union Street. Visit www.shadfestposters.com for more information.

Road Trips

An amazing display of talent was enjoyed at the Ho-meowner Art Show - February 15th

Fifteen artists displayed long nurtured or newly dis-covered talents at what we hope will be the “First Annual Sea Breeze at Lacey Art Show”; or if we can count on the talents of our own OC Band again, “Arts Festival”. Every-one agreed they kicked up the atmosphere from show to festival with songs everyone could sing along to.

Hopefully the display of quilts, water color, oil and acrylic paintings, pottery, sculpture, unique lamps, mixed media and even a soapbox derby car will inspire others to join a class at the clubhouse, pick up a brush or express themselves in some way. We would love to see the results next year. We will be looking for photographers, flower designers, musicians and others artists to join in! Thanks to all who participated and those who came out to admire!

Our Craft room in the Clubhouse is used weekly for Friday morning ceramics and Tuesday late afternoon paint-ing. When there are no classes being held, any resident is welcome to get their creative juices flowing in a bright environment with plenty of room to spread out.

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Our Health and WellnessWhat are “risk factors” for stroke?

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Modifiable risk factors for stroke (factors that can be controlled or affected) for stroke include:

• High blood pressure (hypertension) • Narrowing of arteries supplying the brain due to atherosclerosis (buildup of cholesterol, plaque, and inflam mation inside blood vessels) • High cholesterol levels, particularly low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: the type of cholesterol that is most likely to cause heart and blood vessel damage. (Remember LDL is “Lousy” or “Lethal”) • Smoking • Obesity • Lack of exercise • Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol (more than 2 drinks/day) • Diabetes mellitus • Atrial fibrillation (abnormally fast, irregular heart rhythm)

Non-modifiable risk factors for stroke (factors that cannot be changes) include:

• A prior stroke or pre-existing cardiovascular disease other than stroke, such as heart attack, coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease (diseased blood vessels in the legs, kidneys, or abdomen) or an enlarged heart (cardiomyopathy) • A prior transient ischemic attack (a temporary interruption of the brain’s blood supply, often called a mini-stroke) • Age 60 or older • Several family members who have had a stroke (especially parents, sisters, and brothers) • Race: Black or African-American, or Asian

Some of the things that can be used to evaluate your own personal risk for stroke include: heredity (family history), other existing diseases, and lifestyle.

The good news is that many risk factors for stroke can be changed.

Up to 80% of first strokes, and 30% of repeat strokes, can be prevented!

Risk factors for stroke that can be changed, treated, or medically managed: • High blood pressure The most important controllable risk factor for brain attack is controlling high blood pressure. Keeping your blood pressure 120/80 or lower is essential to prevent stroke. • Diabetes mellitus Diabetes is treatable, but having it increases the risk for stroke. Good blood sugar control can reduce your stroke risk. • Heart disease Heart disease is the second most important risk factor for stroke, and the major cause of death among survi vors of stroke. • Cigarette smoking Smoking and “secondhand smoke” from a household member increase risk for stroke. The use of hormonal contraceptives (“the pill,” “the patch,” or the “ring”), especially when combined with cigarette smoking, greatly increases stroke risk, even in a young woman. • History of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)


A person who has had one (or more) TIAs or “mini-strokes” is almost 10 times more likely to have a stroke

than someone of the same age and sex who has not had a TIA.

• High red blood cell count or high platelet count A moderate increase in the number of red blood cells or platelets thickens the blood and makes clots more likely, thus increasing the risk for stroke. • High blood cholesterol and lipids High blood cholesterol and lipids increase the risk for stroke. • Lack of exercise, physical inactivity Lack of exercise and physical inactivity increases the risk for stroke. • Obesity Excess weight increases the risk for stroke. People with “apple” shapes (fat deposits around the waist) have a higher risk for heart disease than “pears” (fat deposits around the hips and lower body). • Excessive alcohol use More than two drinks per day raises blood pressure. More than three drinks per day increases the risk of brain hemorrhage by thinning the blood too much. • Drug abuse Illegal drug use carries a very high risk of stroke from cerebral embolisms (blood clots) or hemorrhages. Cocaine and methamphetamine (“crystal meth”) can cause strokes, heart attack, permanent disability, and death – even among first-time drug users – by raising the blood pressure to extremely high levels. • Abnormal heart rhythm Many cardiac diseases have been shown to increase the risk of stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most power ful and treatable heart rhythm problem; taking warfarin can reduce your stroke risk by 70% if you have atrial fibrillation. • Cardiac structural abnormalities Persons who are born with abnormal heart structures – such as patenet foramen ovale or atrial septal defect (two types of “holes” in the heart) may have a higher risk for embolic stroke from the heart.

Risk factors for stroke that cannot be changed: • Age For each decade of life after age 55, the chance of having a stroke more than doubles. • Race African-Americans have a much higher risk of death and disability from a stroke than Caucasians, in part because the African-American population has a greater incidence of high blood pressure. However, African- Americans can take charge of their blood pressure and other health conditions to reduce their risk. • Diabetes Persons with diabetes often have high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol, which damage blood vessels in the brain and elsewhere. Although diabetes is a treatable condition, having it increases a person’s risk for stroke. • History of prior stroke The risk of stroke for someone who has already had one is many times that of a person who has not had a stroke. • Heredity/Genetics The chance of stroke may be greater in certain people who have a strong family history of stroke: especially in their parents and siblings. However, it is important to remember that your relatives with stroke (for in stance, your grandparents) may not have benefited from the medicines and treatments that are available in our generation.

Other risk factors of stroke to consider:

• Where a person lives Strokes are more common among people living in the southeastern United States than in other areas. This may be due to regional differences in lifestyle, race, cigarette smoking, and diet.


New Activity Breaks Attendance Records at Sea Breeze!Written by Susan Stasse and Fran Geanoules

It isn’t always food and drink that entice people to visit the clubhouse; we are slowly but steadily getting people to step up to the challenge of organizing new clubs or activity; it’s sometimes tough to generate interest amongst the com-munity, but as we grow, the diverse interests of the members of our community have helped bring about change, along with new ideas.

To date we have Pinochle, Poker, and Mahjong; horseshoes has gotten off the ground, as well as a variety of exercise classes such as Zumba, and the (hopefully) soon to be organized Bocce teams; painting and ceramics are held in the art room, where the purpose of the room has changed from just a place to hang coats and hold committee meetings. For those who like an interesting and stimulating book discussion, Ruthann Cherence stepped up to form the Novel Bunch, our still growing book club. On Thursday mornings you will find a group of ladies in the clubhouse stitching and bitching as well.

Most recently, thanks to Fran Geanoules, we now have another real crowd pleaser, gaining more popularity than Pinochle, filling the room more than Mahjong and Poker, while being as much or more fun than them all. We now wel-come Canasta to the Sea Breeze community!

In just several weeks, Canasta has taken over the card room on Thursday afternoons, as email continuously circulates with messages looking for players to form a game or fill in a fourth seat. Recently, our Thursday Canasta players filled almost every table in the card room. Some chose to dive in and play, learning the game as they went along; others chose to watch the play and ask questions. Everyone was invited via a group email and offered a chance to learn or relearn, and the response was overwhelming with more joining daily. Most of our players are new, never having played before; many of us remember playing as a child with our parents or grandparents, bringing back fond memories. Many of our players played over 30 years ago… the “old” way. The popularity of this old favorite (now with new rules and little twists and turns along the way) has been rapidly gaining popular-ity and is spreading through the community like wildfire! As the saying goes- everything old is new again!

Canasta is a high-scoring, partnership, rummy-like card game. The rules were standardized in North America around 1950, and it was that version of the game, “Classic Canasta”, that gained worldwide popularity. In North America, however, some players have continued to develop the game, and these groups now favor a dif-ferent version, called Modern American Canasta. That is the version we play here at Sea Breeze.

The popularity of this card game, after over about 60 years, remains strong. The nation's leading magazines, Newsweek, Time, and Fortune wrote stories about it. Newsweek reported that Canasta now rivaled Mo-nopoly and Mahjong, the two biggest games of all time; Time magazine noted how it had spread across the entire hemisphere. Fortune magazine recorded that Canasta books and card deck sales were breaking all prior

records. Life magazine featured a cover story about the game and published its rules inside. The New York Times Maga-zine covered the game several times over the next five years.

Did you miss the email or hadn’t really decided if you wanted to get involved? You still have a chance! The list is getting longer and longer, and there’s no limit, no gender discrimination, and no cost to mingle with novices, challenge the experts, or just stay with your own select group of friends; the choice is yours. Just don’t let yourself be left out in the cold! (no pun intended); it’s a great way to get involved as we bide our time, sometimes not very patiently, until spring.

If you want to join in on the fun, but don’t yet know how to play, come to the card room on Thursday afternoons (we play from 12:30 to approximately 4:30) and sit with one or more of the groups playing. You will learn quickly!


Thanks to Michael Schrank for his humorous contributions.

One has reached old age when they are cautioned to slow down by their Doctor instead of by the police.

Madonna is 55, her boyfriend is 22

Tina Turner is 75, her boyfriend is 40

Mariah Carey is 44, her husband is 32

Not married yet? Relax your man is not yet born!

Old age is when it takes longer to rest than to get tired.

By the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he’s too old to go anywhere.

ld age is when you have stopped growing at both ends, and have begun to grow in the middle.

Old age is having a choice of two temptations and choosing the one that will get you home earlier.

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Headwinds or TailwindsBy: Charles Pettineo

Whether you are making investment or other financial related decisions, an important consideration is whether the economy is facing “headwinds” or “tailwinds” ¬¬– that is whether there are negatives or positives in the projected growth of the economy. Reading economic reports or lis-tening to business news can leave you confused because this data has provided no clear-cut indication of the rela-tive strength of the recovery. Here are but a few examples.

GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

This is the broadest measure of the overall economy which measures total goods produced and services provided for a given period of time. In the 3rd quarter of 2013, it increased 4.1%; the 4th quarter was revised down to a 2.4% increase; and the projected increase for the 1st quarter of 2014 is 2%.

The Weather Factor

Undoubtedly, the severe winter in much of the country has had a significant effect on the economy – particularly in retail sales. However, is weather the only factor involved or has there been a slowdown in the upward momentum of the economy? The consensus seems to be, blame it all on the weather. However, will that prove to be correct?

Unemployment

The official unemployment rate at the time this article was written was 6.7% which is an improvement from the recession’s highest level of 10% in 2009. Yet, the labor participation rate or the percentage of working age indi-viduals actually in the labor market was only 63% which is a 35 year low. This number makes you wonder what the real unemployment number really is.

Collateral Effects of the Affordable Care Act (a/k/a Obamacare)

The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) which is reportedly a neutral arbiter of economic statistics recently stated that Obamacare will result in the loss of 2.5 million jobs when fully implemented.

Stock Market

For the year 2013, the S&P 500 Stock Market Index increased in value by approximately 30%, went down 3.4% in January 2014,and went up 4.3% in February. The conventional wisdom for 2014 appears to be cautious optimism. If you invest in the stock market, you should be aware that it is considered to be a leading economic indica-tor – that is it tends to reflect where the economy will go and not where it currently is.

Given the differing views of the so-called experts over how strong the economy will be in 2014, what is the ap-propriate investment posture? In my estimation, caution and diversification makes the most sense. Keeping the major-ity of investment dollars in cash equivalents will generate little income and provide zero growth. By diversifying assets between and among asset classes should result in lowering risk. If you buy individual stocks or ETF’s (Ex-change Traded Funds), don’t limit investments to the same industry. If you want income, buy quality dividend paying stocks or bonds with a shorter duration or maturity. The more sophisticated investor could choose listed options to generate income or hedge risk. You might also consider non-financial assets- real estate, collectibles, etc. Of course, all decisions should take into consideration age, level of assets, risk tolerance, need for liquidity to meet individual needs, and your level of understanding of the product you are considering. You don’t have to suffer from “investment paralysis” because you can’t fully determine whether there are “headwinds” or “tailwinds” in the future. There are alternatives available to you.

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Rule 1: Life is not fair – get used to it

Rule2: The world doesn’t care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3: You will not make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won’t be a vice president with a car phone until you earn both.

Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough wait till you have a boss.

Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dig-nity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping. They called it opportunity.

Rule 6: If you mess up, it’s not your parents fault. Don’t whine about your mistakes; learn from them.

Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren’t as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills and listening to you about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parents’ generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

Rule 8: Your school has done


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away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades, and they give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to anything in real life.

Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off, and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. You do that on your own time.

Rule 10: Television is not real life. In real life, people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.

Coming EventOn Thursday night April 10 the Social Committee

will present The Gemini Comedy Show at 7:30PM

at the Clubhouse.

Gemini is a Comedian, Ventriloquist, and Stand up Comedian/Magician.

This one man wonder will blow your mind.

Gemini combines stage illusion, dance, comedy, ro-mance, audience participation, ventriloquism, and great

fun into one astonishing show!

Their will also be wine & cheese refreshments.

Admission is $12 per person.

More information will be announced.

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Did you know that Sea Breeze has it’s own snow making equipment?


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The New Jersey Pine BarrensBy Frank Guerrierie

After a long, harsh winter we look forward to the approach of spring and spending more time outdoors. One of the most unique areas of the United States is right here in our own backyard and is called the Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands or the Pines. With such a close

proximity, exploring the history and ecology of the Pinelands is easy.

Ghost towns, reclaimed by the forest, shed light on the history of the area. In colonial times bog

iron mined from the tea-colored surface waters was forged into weapons for soldiers during the American Revolution. Other industries included saw mills, paper mills, grist mills, charcoal making and glass making. Batsto Village, which dates back to 1766, has been restored for visitors to immerse themselves in the past history of the Pinelands.

Named the Pine Barrens by early European set-tlers, who found the dry, sandy, acidic soil of this pine tree covered region unable to support the growth of common farm crops. However, other unique plants grow extremely well. Blueberries were first cultivated in Whitesbog in 1916 and today ranks New Jersey the second leading producer behind Michigan. Ocean Spray operates cranberry bogs around Chatsworth making us the third leading producer of cranberries behind Massachusetts and Wisconsin.

Carnivorous, insect-eating plants such as the sundew and pitcher plant are native to bogs in the area. Orchids and the prickly pear cactus also grow here. Forest fires are common and regrowth occurs quickly as the pine trees have serotinous pine cones that only open and scatter seeds after being exposed to the heat of a forest fire.

Animal species include birds of prey such as bald eagles, peregrine falcons, screech owls and red-tailed hawks. White-tailed deer, black bear and flying squirrels inhabit the area as do over ninety species of freshwater fish. Endangered species include the bobcat and timber rattlesnake and the threatened Pine Barrens tree frog whose distinctive male call is a low, nasal “quonk” heard during the breeding season in May and June.

Although found in the most densely populated state in the United States, with close proximity to New York and Philadelphia, most of the area remains rural and pris-tine. The Pinelands is so vast, it covers 1.1 million acres in seven southern counties and occupies 22% of the land area in the state of New Jersey. Beneath its surface is the Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer which has 17 trillion gallons of some of the purest water in the world. To protect its

unique features, in 1978 Congress designated this area as the Pinelands National Reserve to encourage preservation of the area. Today the New Jersey Pinelands Commission controls the limited development allowed in the area.

The legend of the Jersey Devil originated in the Pine Barrens. In 1735, Mrs. Leeds, in a hamlet known as Leeds Point, was said to have cursed the life of the thirteenth child developing inside her. It is said that she gave birth to a creature that was half animal and half bird that flew up the chimney and has been allegedly spotted on many occasions throughout the Pines.

The New Jersey Pinelands Commission website, www.state.nj.us/pinelands, provides a wealth of informa-tion including a calendar of events and hot topics about the Pines. In addition, check out the website, www.piney-power.com, to plan your exploration of the Pinelands. It is filled with activities and places to see to explore the history, folklore, and ecology of the area. Here are some ideas to get you started.1.) Festivals: Blueberry Festival - Whitesbog – June Country Living Fair – Batsto Vil lage- October Cranberry Festival - Chatsworth – October2.) State Parks: Double Trouble State Park – Bay ville Bass River State Forest – Tucker ton Wharton State Forest - Hammon ton Brendan Byrne State Forest - New Libson3.) Historic Towns: Batsto Village - Hammonton Smithville – Smithville Wheaton Village - Millville4.) Wineries: Valenzano Winery – Shamong Renault Winery – Egg Harbor City5.) Day Trips: Tuckerton Seaport – Tuckerton Popcorn Park Zoo - Forked River Wells Mills County Park – Ware town Mick’s Canoe and Kayak Rentals – Chatsworth The Rail Trail – Barnegat 6.) Driving Tours: Twelve driving tours – www.njwild lifetrails.org7.) Books: The Pine Barrens – John McPhee Discovering New Jersey’s Pine Barrens – Cathy Antener


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