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THE TUSCON TREMORS NOMINATING
By Syd Kronish COMMITTEE
Roberta Boehm-Fromkin
The aftermath of the "Tragedy in Tucson" permeates
all our means of communication, from here to eternity, It’s almost that time
touching the very hearts and minds of everyone including again when we vote for
our Century Village residents. those running for office.
In today's atmosphere, violence is an almost daily This year we vote for two
UCO shall cause to be placed and kept in force occurrence--heading the headlines and stories, TV and Vice Presidents and ten
property, indemnity and liability insurance to protect the radio commentaries. We see war in Afghanistan. Riots Executive Board mem-
ASSOCIATION, its properties, and financial institutions in Korea. Massacres in Darfur. But history shows that bers. All those running
holding mortgages covering Units, as their respective assassinations of Presidents, Kings and Politicians from must be a member of
interests appear as required by the Condominium Act, or as Julius Caesar to Abe Lincoln to John F. Kennedy, plus UCO, be domiciled in the
may be required by the applicable Bylaws or Declaration failed attempts on many others over the years including Village nine months a
of the ASSOCIATION. Such insurance shall be Ronald Reagan, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman and year and declare his/her
determined by competitive bidding. The group insurance Gerald Ford. readiness to serve on at
annual budget for the ASSOCIATION will be established Times and locations change. In recent years we have least two committees..
annually and included in the ASSOCIATION’s budget. seen acts of rage by disgruntled and demented people A person may be nomi-
However, should certain insurance costs be attributable to ( with definite plans in mind ) highlighted, in schools, nated at the February
the ASSOCIATION, only then shall the ASSOCIATION courts, offices and places of business, churches, as well meeting. To have this hap-
pay that cost. as get togethers to meet Congress members. The targets pen, a UCO delegate
Quote from Bilateral Agreement between the WPB Century Village
unfortunately include innocent people who are in the nominates and another
associations and UCO.
wrong place at the wrong time . UCO delegate seconds.
Dear friends, We have heard outcries for more civility in our lifestyle. This goes for either of the
Whatever you may think about the Bilateral Agreement— However an important word to be emphasized is the word two positions. After the
and despite the fact that some associations never signed the "RESPECT"…respect for friends, family and fellow citi- meeting, you must write
Bilateral Agreement—the fact remains that certain contracts zens everywhere--beautifying not bashing, cooperating a short biography (typed
negotiated by UCO in the name of the associations are valid not complaining, laughing not leering. neatly). This will be pub-
contracts and enforceable in law. For example, there are cable, Consideration for others is our target. So can't we get lished in the next edition
transportation (buses), security, and ambulance services. Even along??Yes we can !! And yes we must?? of the UCO REPORTER.
though some associations may have never actually signed Voting is the same day as
the Bilateral Agreement, they have availed themselves of the the March meeting. Instal-
benefits of these contracts for 10 years, since the inception of lation is also in March. So
the Agreement. In fact, our associations have benefited from
some such UCO services for 28 years.
Delegate Assembly time is of the essence;
therefore, it would be to
Certain services, such as Insurance (which, please note, the
Agreement says “UCO shall cause to be placed”), until my
Friday, any nominee’s advan-
tage to hand in a bio as
election to the presidency of UCO, were not being “determined
by competitive bidding,” as required. The result of such a de
February 4, 2011 soon as possible. Bring
it into the UCO office to
facto monopoly, not surprisingly, was constant huge increases
in our insurance premiums, culminating in a total premium of 9:30 AM my attention as soon as
possible.
Now is the time for
$6.9 million dollars for the calendar year 2010—an increase
in ten years of over 800%!! (See Fig. 1, below.) Clubhouse Theatre you to RUN FOR THE
In compliance with the Bilateral Agreement, it was my BOARD….. it doesn’t mat-
Continued on page 3 ter if you are quite satis-
Figure 1 fied with what is being
WHERE DID ALL THE MONEY GO??? PREMIUMS BY ASSOCIATION AGENT OF RECORD done or if you disagree
MULTIPLIER
OVER BASE
with it. RUN FOR THE
YEAR N BOARD.
4.80 $ 4,800.00 BROWN & BROWN
8.70 $ 8,700.00 PLASTRIDGE It’s amazing how satis-
7.90
8.40 $ 8,400.00
$ 7,900.00 PLASTRIDGE
PLASTRIDGE
fied and enriched you will
8.30 $ 8,300.00 PLASTRIDGE feel helping Century Vil-
4.40 $ 4,400.00 PLASTRIDGE
3.90 $ 3,900.00 PLASTRIDGE lage owners and renters
2.9
2.70 $ 2,700.00
$ 2,900.00 PLASTRIDGE
PLASTRIDGE
while working at UCO with
2.50 $ 2,500.00 PLASTRIDGE your friends and neigh-
N $ 1,000.00 PLASTRIDGE
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 bors. You will meet and
New markets
get acquainted with new
Hurricane Hurricane New markets become available, but bid, 40% friends and neighbors.
Frances and Wilma are not bid. reduction
Jeanne obtained
TRY IT, YOU’LL LIKE IT.
Page 2 THE UCO REPORTER February 2011
signed in. I stated that at the future reference. Reading your
Delegate Assembly Minutes last UCO General Election
latecomers were not allowed to
publication and the website/
blog, watching CH 63, talk-
Friday, January 7, 2010 vote and that procedure should
be followed here as well. In the
ing with other residents and
participating in just a few of
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 am by Vice President past latecomers have not been the available activities have
Frank Cornish. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led allowed to sign in as Delegates. given me an introduction to a
by Lieutenant Richard Diberardino. At the March 2010 General community that has so much
Phyllis Richland invited all Condo Board Members and Unit Election for Officers of UCO, 3 to offer. As a member of a
Owners to contact her about the formation of a new President’s The "Mail Bag" sec- Delegates who were 5 minutes career military family, I have
Council. This will be an information sharing group, regarding tion of the UCO Re- late were deprived of signing lived in many different places
issues within associations. porter represents the in to vote. This denial had and I know how fortunate
Captain Calloway announced the start of a Crime Preven- OPINIONS OF THE a significant impact on the we are to live here. We get
tion Forum to deal with fraud, identity theft, safety of personal AUTHOR ONLY. UCO outcome of the election since so much for our money due
possessions, and other timely issues. Further information will supports the publication David Israel won the election to the service of our officers,
be forthcoming. of the diverse opinions for President BY ONLY volunteers and staff.
Lt. Diberardino gave the December report. Any problems of our residents, and ONE VOTE!!!! It is possible Thank you again and best
will be handled by our on-site officers. will endeavor to contin- that David Israel might have wishes for a great New Year.
There were 198 registered delegates, constituting a quorum. ue to publish opinions lost this election if those 3 Edna M Stilwell
Minutes were approved with the following correction: Sheryl which may be consid- Delegates had voted. Northampton B
Steckler is the Palm Beach County Inspector General. ered inflammatory but n Why is it that this current
Treasurer’s Report: George Lowenstein reported that the defamatory. Administration feels that they
Transportation
2009 Audit showed no change. This is subject to approval. For The monster that we created
are allowed to change existing
the year 2010, we were under budget. Bus service was originally
procedures to benefit their
President’s Report: Our 2011 insurance premiums will be ARE RULES AND created for the people who do
agenda? I feel that existing
considerably lower, thanks to Toni Salometo and her committee. REGULATIONS not drive and for people who
procedures should be followed
Pres. Israel introduced Ty Beba, our new agent from Brown CHANGED BY WHIMS?? in all situations unless officially can no longer drive, so that
and Brown Insurance. At the Delegates Meeting changed in the proper manner. they can go to nearby super-
Unfinished Business: An independent audit of the UCO on December 3, 2010 a Honey Sager. Somerset F markets, banks, doctors etc. It
finances is performed annually. These are online, or can be motion was made to approve was never meant to go to the
picked up at the UCO office. Ed Black to fill the position Waltham H Congratulates Lake Worth Beach, Carnival
New Business: All those who are running for office in the of Treasurer as the previous UCO Insurance Committee Flea Market in Delray, Wel-
March elections, see Ken Graff after this meeting to have your Treasurer had resigned. After Waltham H congratulates lington Mall, Gardens Mall,
pictures taken. an interesting discussion a the UCO Insurance Commit- and City Place.
Committee Reports: None vote was taken. As there were tee in their choice of Insurance We are paying a tremendous
Good and Welfare: A plaque was presented to Louise 191 Delegates that had signed Agency for the Village. The amount of money for this con-
Gerson in appreciation for her many years of service on the in for the meeting the final committee put in long hours tract and for gas. It is not only
Investigations Committee. yes votes were not sufficient and dealt with many frustra- being used by people who do
There is a Bagel Breakfast at Century Realty on Sunday, to approve the appointment. tions during the selection not drive but it is being used
January 9, between 9 am and 12 Noon. The final count showed that process. Thank you for a job by people who do not want to
Ty Beba will be at the UCO Office on Tuesday, January 11, not all Delegates had voted so well done. use their own cars because of
from 9 am to 1 pm for residents who have questions about it was decided to take a roll Waltham H Condominium the price of gas.
Brown & Brown Insurance. His direct line is 688-5082. call. After completion of the Association This contract is coming up
Pools and other common areas are to be used only for their roll call the Delegates were Avis E. Blank, President for renewal soon and I think
intended purpose. asked if all names had been we should seriously consider
Pet owners are to walk their animals only on their own called. At that time a Delegate Thank You going back to the original
property. stated her name had not been My sincere thanks to all reason to have this service,
All drivers are cautioned to stop at crosswalks when walkers called because she had arrived of you for your outstanding and busses should only go to
are approaching!! 10 minutes late and was not publication. I appreciate all nearby supermarkets and one
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45. allowed to sign in. At that point your hard work, dedication mall and any other essential
our President David Israel and expertise. Although I have places that people need to go
Respectfully Submitted, Louise A. Maccarone, Recording stated that her vote should be visited Century Village many Marcia Ziccardy
Secretary. counted as she should not be times before I moved here
penalized for being late. At six months ago I was hardly
that point I objected to this aware of the high quality of
Photographers Wanted statement and came to the life that is available here. Your
microphone to be heard and publication is a great resource,
The UCO Reporter needs your help. Send pictures
of happenings and events around Century Village to
stated that he could not change especially for new residents.
ucoreporterpix@gmail.com attach a brief description of whats the procedure to allow her vote I read every page and fre-
happening and your name for a photo credit. We need the when she
Track was not officially quently clip the articles for
# __________ The Mail Bag continued on page 6
original picture from your camera, do not resize. Pictures will
be used at the discretion of the editor.
February Open Meetings
Date Time Group Location
State Senator
« Maria Sachs « speaks on the subject:
Valentine’s Trip
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Includes 6 casinos, 7 meals
and $55 in casino chip rebates
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luggage handling and taxes
Call:
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Stu (561) 715-1276
February 2011 THE UCO REPORTER Page 5
renting of units. be, the Palm Beach Sheriff’s expecting deliveries, or guests.
It seems some of our own- Office, will be brought in to This prevents confrontations
ers are under the impression remove these offenders and between the Guards and those
Frankly Speaking that they can at whim, have the owners could face serious individuals who are denied en-
“Guests” who for a fee, de- consequences. try. Our Main Concern is your
Vice President pending on their length of stay, In addition, I would once safety.
Frank J. Cornish can occupy their units, in their more remind everyone to call Stay well and enjoy all of the
absence, without going through the Gate, in advance if you are amenities .
investigations or board approval
(561) 687-1360
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Page 6 THE UCO REPORTER December 2010
Page 6 THE UCO REPORTER February 2011
other residents’ places.
Let’s review the law here,
folks. First, the numbered
parking spaces are private
The official newspaper of Century Village
Safety property. The Sheriff will
George Franklin not ticket a vehicle on pri-
24 Camden A, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 vate property.
Tel: 561-683-9336 • Fax: 561-683-2830 An unregistered vehicle
may be a hazard if any fluids
Email: ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com
are leaking. If that vehicle
Office hours: 9:30 am-12:00 noon, Mon-Fri causes a fire or other inci-
Acting Editor-in-Chief .........................................Syd Kronish Hi folks.This article will licenses or who just don’t dent, the owner will be held
Editors ................................... Joe Saponaro, June Saponaro be a revisit of a couple items: have driver licenses. To you liable.
Business Coordinator, Advertising ......... Phyllis Siegelman The
traffic “Mail and
accidents Bag” sec-
parking I say it will be just a mat- Second, guest spaces are
Pre-Press Coordinator ...................................John Saponaro tion of the UCO Re-
spaces. ter of time before you are for guests, not abandoned
Layout Coordinator ..................................... Myron Silverman porter represents the caught. I hope it is soon! You vehicles. I strongly suggest
Editorial Consultant ............................................Lanny Howe TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: have a lot of nerve! that if your board does not
OpiniOns Of the
Photo Editor, Consultant .........................................Ken Graff There have been quite a few To the law-abiding resi- have an arrangement with a
Artist ................................................................... Helen Siegler
aUthOR
accidents Only. UCO
in the village of dents, if you know of anyone tow company, that the board
Consultant ........................................................ Toni Salometo supports the publication
late, “hit & run” and “leav- who has done what I have call a tow company of their
Circulation ...........Seacrest, Pruitt, Gallagher, CMC, Apogee ingof the
the diverse
scene.” opinions
These inci- just described, feel free to choice and request a con-
(your property managers) of our residents, and will
dents have caused damage call me at UCO at 683-9189, tract to tow illegally parked
to endeavor to continue to
Century Village property. and leave me a message. If vehicles. The tow company
To Be Accepted......items must display name, address, phone #.
Judging from the damage you witness a crash please should walk you through this
Classified Ads for CV Residents Only: publish opinions which
done, it is a miracle that step forward to be that wit- process. It is simple.
Personal items for sale or wanted may be listed
may
some be considered
people have not beenin- ness. You may be saving a What I have discussed
on a “space available” basis, FREE of charge.
flammatory but not de-
injured, or maybe they have life down the road. here is plain and simple:
butfamatory.
have not said anything. RESPECT your neighbors,
(Submit on 8.5" by 11" paper.)
Friends, it is illegal to PARKING SPACES: RESPECT Century Village,
Submissions & Articles ..... Please type in caps and lower case, leave the scene of a crash I have had many calls re- and most important, RE-
double spaced, any item. “Space available” basis. Email preferred. without properly providing garding this situation. Un- SPECT yourself! If you have
Deadlines........... 7th of each month (call about special problems). information on it. There can less otherwise authorized, any questions on either of
be dire consequences. each property owner is is- these subjects, please call
Visit your Web site: century-village-wpb.blogspot.com
I am fully aware that there sued one (1) parking space me and I will be more than
OFFICERS
are some people in this with his unit. People are happy to walk you through
Village who are driving on abandoning unregistered any process. Until next time,
either revoked or suspended vehicles and some park in BE SAFE OUT THERE!
2102 West Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
UCO Office: Tel 561-683-9189 • Fax 561-683-9904
Office Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-1pm • Fri 12 noon-4pm
president: David Israel The insurance for my build- your pocket than the cof-
president emeritus: George Loewenstein ing of 24 units went from fers of Plastridge Insurance
Vice presidents: Sal Bummolo, Frank Cornish, $24,000 to $12,900 per year. Agency? And why is it only
Bob Marshall, Phyllis Richland Maybe that is why we could NOW that Plastridge can
treasurer: Ed Black never get copies of our poli- see their way to cut their
Corresponding secretary: Avis Blank Continued from page 2 cies and why when we did quotes almost in half!??
Recording secretary: Louise Maccarone get them, the numbers were Could it be that we HAVE
Community assn. Mgr.: Rodger Carver Insurance: whited out. BEEN GROSSLY OVER-
administrative assistant: Mary Patrick Benton Where was our discount be- The average unit in the CHARGED IN THE PAST!
Office Manager: Mary Patrick Benton fore? Village was paying about How on earth can anyone
UCO-Business Coordinator: Edie Levine Ask yourself why one agent $1000 a year for building with this knowledge now
Office assistants: Roberta Fromkin, can reduce our premiums by insurance. Without the buy- sign with Plastridge??? I re-
Sandy Levine, Maria Levy, Florence Pires, 37.5% with the same cov- downs, my unit owners have fuse to deal with someone
Isabelle Scherel, Joyce Weberman, Marcia Ziccardy erage and a little over one- saved $462.50 per year per who has cheated me even if
Receptionists: Rhea Cohen, Sonia Goldberg, half without the buy-downs unit. With the buy-downs, I had to pay more for my in-
Natalie Hauptman, Claudette LaBonte, Mildred Levine, when Dan Gladstone and they would save about $375 surance.
Beverly Lyne, Ron Massa Chuck from Plastridge have with Brown and Brown. Jean Dowling
Executive Board been telling us that what we What could you do with an
David Bernstein
Bettie Bleckman
Randall Borchardt
Carol Castro
Claudette LaBonte
Al McLaughlin
Haskell Morin
Michael Rayber
had was the best they could
do for us. COME ON NOW!
extra $462 per year?
Wouldn't it rest better in
Sandy Cohen Honey Sager
Barbara Cornish Toni Salometo
Ken Davis Joe Saponaro
George Franklin Howie Silver
Roberta Fromkin Isabelle Scherel
Louise Gerson Myron Silverman
Dom Guarnagia Ted Silverman
Lanny Howe Lori Torres
Jackie Karlan Jeanette Veglia
Syd Kronish
The United Civic Organization Reporter is published
monthly without charge to the residents of Century Village,
West Palm Beach, FL.
The United Civic Organization, aka UCO, is a Mutual Ben-
efit Organization. Its officers, directors, editors, staff, and any
committee people are not responsible for typographical errors
or misrepresentations in any advertisements or articles. They
are not responsible and assume no liability for the content of,
or any opinions expressed in, any contributed articles which
represent the author’s own opinions are not necessarily the
opinion of UCO. Acceptance of advertising for products or
services in no way constitutes an official endorsement of
the product or service.
February 2011 THE UCO REPORTER Page 7
Don’t be terrified by the bulldog
cop in the notice below. He’s there
only to get your attention! EC13003025
Citizens Observer Patrol (COP) work for the Village is
one of the most rewarding jobs you can do, and help is • Appliances • Electrical Contractor • Air Conditioning / Portable
badly needed at this time. You can help by donating as little & Window • Full Service Remodels • Electrical Design Installation and Service
as only three hours a week. • Indoor Light Fixture Installation • Landscape Lighting • Recess Lighting
COP is the important third leg of the three-legged stool • Security Lighting • Additional Outlets and Switches • Pool Equipment Wiring
called VILLAGE SECURITY. The first two legs are the • Outdoor Lighting & Surge Suppression • Electrical Panel Upgrades • Ceiling Fan Installations
security guards and the police.
You’ve seen us COP volunteers. We ride around the Serving Palm Beach County Since 2001
Village, often in pairs, in a Sheriff’s car. We watch for any Resident For Over 30 Years
561-575-2653
kind of trouble in the making and report by either two-
way radio or cell phone to the police anything we find
amiss or suspicious. We report after we are safely past the
trouble spot. The police call us their eyes and ears.
The training is short and simple and mostly while rid-
ing in the Sheriff’s car. You can be a driver or an observer,
or both. Men and women are welcome.
Unfortunately, our numbers have been dwindling of
late. We badly need to build up the number of COP vol-
unteers here. Won’t you help, or at least look into helping?
Contact me, Capt. Sheldon Spiegel, at (561) 681-4816,
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At the Library a violent criminal--who
by Chuck Waugh would have been properly
Free Tax Assistance at the rejected if the association
Okeechobee Branch Library Condo Corner had had a thirty (30) day
investigation (and inter-
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide individualized
Randall Borchardt view) period.
tax assistance on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and In my opinion, it is the
on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please note the fiduciary duty and moral
change in days and times from previous years. This service responsibility of each of
will start on February 4 and continue until April 15. All
these25 boards to amend
completed returns will be E-filed. You must bring your
The pitfalls of having as to whether rejection of their Declaration of Con-
current tax documents and last year’s completed tax return.
For those do-it-yourselfers, tax forms are now available at only a 10-day investi- a proposed applicant is dominium to provide for
the library. gation period appropriate or unlawfully a thirty (30) day inves-
An important issue discriminatory. tigation period. To their
The Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library is located next has come to my attention It would be inappropri- credit, 23 associations
to Dunkin’ Donuts. The hours are: Monday, Tuesday, and regarding those 25 as- ate for me to publish the have recently adopted and
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, sociations that have not list of these associations, recorded this amendment
Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Village
amended their Declaration though they have been per- to Article XI of their Dec-
residents, including seasonal residents, are eligible for a free
library card with proper I.D. Visit the library today! of Condominium to pro- sonally contacted numer- laration.
vide for a thirty (30) day ous times, because such The list of those 25 as-
February Programs investigation period (from information could be used sociations that have still
Weekdays in February Book-a-Librarian the ten (10) day period to their detriment. If such not amended their docu-
Tue, Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22, 6:00 p.m. English Exchange found in the original con- an association took longer ments has been provided
Fri, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. Beginning MS Excel dominium documents). than 10 days to approve or to the UCO Investiga-
Mon, Feb. 7, 3:00 p.m. Movie In the opinion of UCO’s reject an applicant (10 days tions Committee, current-
Tue, Feb. 8, 6:00 p.m. Health on the Internet
attorney, those associa- from when UCO received ly chaired by the UCO
Fri, Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m. Mousing Around
Mon, Feb. 14, 3:00 p.m. Movie tions that still have (after a completed application, treasurer, Ed Black. It
Mon, Feb. 14, 6:00 p.m. Creole Computer Class almost 40 years) the ten signed off on by an associ- has been suggested by
Tue, Feb. 15, 5:30 p.m. Writers’ Workshop (10) day period are con- ation officer), the applicant UCO’s attorney that these
Wed, Feb. 16, 2:00 p.m. Book Discussion sidered ineligible for at- would be automatically associations could right-
Thu, Feb. 17, 3:00 p.m. Chelm Tales torney review in the event approved! In a worst case fully be banned from even
Fri, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. Beginning MS Word that the board wishes to scenario, the residents of processing their investiga-
Thu, Feb. 24, 3:00 p.m. Beginning Computers disapprove a prospective such an association, not tions through UCO, but
Fri, Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m. Browser Basics
owner or renter. This at- to mention the Village as such a policy decision is
Mon, Feb. 28, 3:00 p.m. Movie
Mon, Feb. 28, 6:00 p.m. Creole Computer Class torney review is vital to a whole, could end up liv- presently “above my pay
an association uncertain ing in close proximity to grade.”
Okeechobee Blvd. Branch Library
5689 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33417 ASK THE LAWYER
(561) 233‑1880 By
www.pbclibrary.org Chelle Konyk, Esq.
QUESTION: Why can we and its retail pricing. While mand, the interactive program
Attention not get all of the channels we
used to receive from our Cable
the retail pricing may be dif-
ferent in the market where you
guide, and all premium chan-
nels for which you subscribe.
TV Provider, Comcast? We live, this will still provide an
Century Village have been told there is a switch
to Digital programming – but
explanation of the equipment.
Comcast charges a fee for each
• HD Digital Receiver with
HD Service at a retail cost of:
we are not sure what that means? receiver and an additional fee o $6.95 for the receiver
newComers!
ANSWER: Comcast is in
for High Definition service
(HD) and Digital Video Re-
and $7.95 for HD Service.
o This will provide access to
the process of “migrating” cording service (DVR). Com- everything a Digital Standard
Welcome to the meeting for channels from analog to digi- cast offers four types of equip- Receiver provides in addition
tal, which means that cable ment with different pricing: to the ability to view programs
all new owners and renters. customers will soon have to in High Definition, a better
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The Reader’s
Corner
Lenore Velcoff
The Reader’s
Corner
Lenore Velcoff
61 Hours is Lee Child’s
14 th book with Jack Reacher
as his protagonist, though it
is the first I have read. The
author says his books are
planned so that you can read
them in any order. He has
thirty-two million copies in
print.
Expires 3/15/11 Our hero is an ex-army
Century Village
Expires 3/15/11 Century Village man who travels around the
country and always gets in-
volved in some sort of may-
hem. This time he has been
stranded in Bolton, South
Dakota by a bus accident
and a blizzard. He finds
himself in a situation in-
volving a motorcycle gang,
a riot at a nearby prison
and an upcoming drug trial.
Jack also meets some of the
locals – from a witness in
the drug trial, Janet Salter,
to officers in the Sheriff’s
Department. In addition,
there’s Plato – a drug lord.
His telephone contact with
Susan Turner, the CO of
the 110 th Special Unit that
he once commanded, pro-
vides us with a look at his
shadowy past and his human
side. The author gives us
some insight into Reacher’s
psyche and background.
The action moves seem-
ingly in real time though it
shouldn’t take most readers
sixty-one hours to finish this
thriller. The ticking clock
Because Home Is Truly Where The Heart Is. gimmick brings to mind the
television series “24”, and
the description of the snow-
storm will make you very
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book finally concludes its
sixty-one hour count down,
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Reacher’s efforts, I felt it
was time well spent. Child’s
has a winning formula. But
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1. Toilets: Survey the shut-off
valves below the toilets, noting those
that are inoperable. Hire a handyman
or plumber (a permit is not required
Maintenance for existing component replacement)
Dom Guarnagia who will, for about $50 per toilet,
replace the “frozen” valve with a
new chrome-plated, quarter-turn ball
valve. Keep in mind that for each
inside water damage occurrence
involving drywall replacement, the
Dom’s column this month contains some new information. association has a $5000 deductible.
Plus, for the benefit of our snowbirds, he goes over some of Taking the toilet out of the equation
the electrical and plumbing matters he wrote about during is a major move.
the spring, summer and fall. The Checklist referred to is 2. Water Heater: The water heater
a two-page list of recommended preventive maintenance is perhaps the most common source
measures for associations to use in keeping the their of water-related accidents. The
building components in a safe operating condition. A copy average water heater is warranted
of the Checklist can be obtained from UCO. for six (6) years, and reading the
manufactured date is a simple task
With most of us now in residence, this is the time for as- that has been demonstrated at the
sociations to form small committees of at least two members, Maintenance Committee meetings.
preferably association officers, to perform those tasks on the For the occasional resident, that six-
Maintenance Checklist. Many winter residents live in single- year period is extended because of
family homes up north and are well aware of good maintenance idle time, but not doubled. A water
practices. The object is to perform both the proactive preventative heater older than six years requires monitoring 24/7/365 for that to several contractors will yield
maintenance measures, as well as the periodic common-sense unknown moment when a small trickle precedes the “flood” that the best price, and the compari-
maintenance necessary to avoid catastrophic accidents to the occurs when nobody is there. For the sum of $15 plus two AAA son will be apples to apples, not
plumbing, electrical and structural elements of our 40-year-old batteries, a Leak Detector Alert device can be placed near the apples to oranges.
buildings. Adhering to the outline, the process should include water heater that will sound a 100-decibel alarm loud enough 5. Other structural issues
the following: to be heard beyond the walls of the unit so that, in an owner’s involving the exterior of the
absence, the water can be shut off by a board building include painting in-
member. Many two-story units have only an tervals and type of paints to be
underground shutoff, so a ball valve for the used; exposed steel rebar at the
GOING NORTH? water heater is a good idea. Other water-related expansion joints and the fix for
maintenance issues from the Checklist will be this; as well as repairing and
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penetrations and pitch pockets. Gutters, down-
Norman and Jeffrey Burg spouts and storm drains should be checked for these measures can result in a
Mark Kositsky
(561) 716-6246 slope and unwanted debris. The age of laundry reduction in association insur-
Weekly visits of your premises room water heaters should be checked, since ance premiums.
Records of visits and services they are operated continually. Washing machine Instruction, demonstrations,
Communication by email or phone
hoses that will last only about five years should handouts, and the method of
Supervised service calls and deliveries
FREE interior insect spraying be replaced with reinforced hoses that will last identifying the age of water
Hurricane preparation available 8 to 10 years. heaters will be presented at the
We have been in business since 1986 4. Wiring: During the 70’s, aluminum wir- Maintenance Committee meet-
THIS IS OUR FULL-TIME BUSINESS, NOT A SIDELINE
We have been servicing homeowners in ing was permitted until it was discovered to be ing, usually on the Friday fol-
Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton incompatible with copper wiring. We have that lowing the Delegates Meeting,
and Delray Beach. When you are away ..........
situation here in the Village, and it is not going i.e., the second Friday of the
We are there for your peace of mind!
to be remedied in the near future. It is essential month, at 10:00 a.m. in Class-
EARLY BIRD SIGN-UP BONUS that a licensed/insured electrical contractor per- room A, on the second floor of
One month free for new clients
(minimum 6 month contract) form the following task on a five-year interval: the Clubhouse. New material
or one month free for a referral who signs
a minimum six month contract. Remove the cover to the circuit breaker panel will be presented first. The op-
board, located in the hallway of each unit, and portunity to leave, for those
inspect the feed wires (aluminum) connected to who have attended previously,
the main lugs for tightness. If gapping should will be followed by a review
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Welcome Home
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G had a welcome home party for him.
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2/28/2011
February 2011 THE UCO REPORTER Page 15
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now be repaired if caught in to reach the market. We now
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Most cancers can now be how do we avoid outliving
stopped if caught in time. our money.
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LOCATED INSIDE CENTURY VILLAGE
110 Century Blvd • 2nd Floor
Free shuttle transportation to Century Medical Care Center and also to
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DOWN MEMORY LANE Livingston, his wife, was still
sleeping and would not join us.
of his vaudeville background.
After the war he was back on
By Syd Kronish
As we spoke he ate his stage again, but the violin be-
This is the second in a series of Syd Kronish's ac-
breakfast. We had a conversa- came just a comic prop.
counts of his interviews of entertainment and sports
tion on his new TV show, and He appeared in his first mo-
subjects of the past. Syd was a feature writer with
he told me I had the first story tion picture in 1927 and com-
the Associated Press in New York for many years.
of his plans. Jack had just given pleted 18 more films between
Jack Benny--entertainer, violinist, breakfast maven. me a scoop. 1930 and 1933.
Jack Benny was an enter- ated Press, to report that CBS Born Benny Kubelsky in The turning point in his ca-
tainer who made people laugh was planning to feature him in Chicago on Feb.14, 1894, his reer came when he starred in
without the slapstick move- a new TV series. father ran a saloon and later a his own radio show and quickly
ments of comedians of his day. I had an early appointment dry goods store. gained a large following. It
He had an unusual comedic to interview Benny at his suite As a young boy, Jack was then became a TV program
method and expert timing that in the Plaza Hotel in New York encouraged by his parents, who on CBS. but his shows have continued
made him a legendary success where he had just flown in from had migrated from Poland, Fans will remember his all- to be seen over the years,
in radio, TV and movies for Los Angeles and was about with hope for him to achieve star cast of wife Mary Livings- including here, in West Palm
more than 30 years. to meet with CBS officials respectability as a violinist. He ton, Eddie (Rochester ) Ander- Beach.
Mention the name Jack to discuss the outlines of the was extremely proficient on the son, Mel Blanc, Dennis Day, Many times when I passed
Benny, and one conjures up program. instrument. Phil Harris, and announcer the Plaza Hotel I looked up
the picture of a smiling guy I knocked on the door and 1n 1918 he joined the US Don Wilson, who continually at the building and wanted to
with hand to his cheek who here came Jack in bathrobe and Navy and was assigned to ribbed him. shout, “Hey ,Jack is breakfast
was ready to make you laugh slippers. I introduced myself entertainment duties because Benny died on Dec.24,1974, ready?”
at a moment’s notice. and said “Welcome to New
Jack’s career began in vaude- York.”
ville, and then he moved on to He welcomed me and in-
star in radio and TV programs. vited me in, and as he had just
I met Jack on assignment as ordered breakfast, asked if I
a feature writer for the Associ- would join him. He said Mary
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GEORGIANA F. DAMBRA crosses from R & B to Broad-
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exceptional excitement. Classi- It is with mixed emotions the people of our Century
LOCATED IN THE cal ballet blended with the most that I leave the Investigations Village.
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To all of you - ENJOY
OUR PARADISE HERE AT
1/4 MILE EAST OF THE TURNPIKE hop. Get ready for the ride of helping you get your inves- CENTURY VILLAGE.
your life. Give it a try. tigations done. Of course, Louise Gerson
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I hope that you have begun that they are all black, have uncovered. They got their
to identify some of the birds a hooked beak and are more name from also working over
in last month’s column. This frequently seen than the an- cattle in the fields, ridding
month we will finish the hinga. These are the birds them of parasites.
water birds. If you are really that sit on the pipes drying We have two major kinds
interested, take a trip to the their wings. It’s very interest- of ducks here - the mallard
Everglades National Park, ing to watch them dive. Un- and the Muscovy. The mal-
about a 2-hour drive south. like the osprey, they do not lard exists in large numbers
There are several areas catch a fish near the surface on America’s East Coast.
within a half-hour drive that in their talons, but dive, often The male has an iridescent Mallard
have boardwalks. A few of us very deep, to grab or stab a green head, brown chest and
went to Wakodahatchee Wet- fish with its beak. They also gray coloring. The female is
lands (Jog Road, Boynton can swim under water chas- speckled brown. The only
Beach) and Grassy Waters ing their prey. wild Muscovy ducks live in
(Northlake) recently and we The cattle egret is white Texas. Our black and white
plan to go to Loxahatchee and about the size of the Muscovy ducks with red
Wildlife Refuge (441, Boyn- ibis. The big difference is in knobs above their bills are
ton) and Green Cay (Ha- the beak, which in the ibis is domesticated. A few years
gen Ranch Road, Boynton long and curved downward. ago, there were large numbers
Beach). At each place, you The ibises travel in a flock on the lake and other water-
can see many birds, other and work the lawns aerating ways but their numbers have
animals and sometimes an and ridding the area of bugs. greatly diminished lately. Is it
alligator or two. The cattle egret is usually because of the alligators that
Last month I told you seen around the Haverhill visit the lake occasionally?
about the anhinga, the bird (east) gate and always alone. Look around you and get
who dives for fish in the lake, He has a shorter straight bill. to know your neighbors. Muscovy
and this column will intro- In Maryland, they are seen in Wildlife can give you a more
duce you to a relative, the large flocks following trac- interesting view of the area, me at the Reporter and tell would be interesting to re-
cormorant. The cormorant tors plowing fields, grabbing especially if you know their me if you sight a bird or port. Enjoy!
looks much the same except worms and bugs as they are names and habits. Write to animal in the Village that Jean Dowling 640-7606
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Clubhouse
Library
by Dot Loewenstein
Destiny, Inc.
arrive at your destination?
Once again we have dis- We are……
covered a book on our shelves
that came from the Public
Library on Okeechobee. We are Catwalk Beautification Specialists
Nice that it was returned
When people first see the appearance of our Floors they say, “WOW !”
somewhere, but it had to be
delivered (by me) and ex-
plained to the person at the Because that’s how much more Beautiful it looks than other floors they’ve seen.
desk, so the reader who bor-
rowed it would not receive a
hefty fine. This is the second Our Surface Coating is Not a Paint. It is a true Cement Resurface.
trip in less than a week - the
other trip was made by one
of our library volunteers, Also, If
you already have a Coating that’s Stained, Chipped, or Ugly,
and is NOT part of our job
description. Please take a often we can Make it Look Like New without resurfacing.
moment to look at the front
cover of your library books.
If there is a Bar Code on the Destiny, Inc. has been making Catwalks Beautiful for 22 years.
top, and the printed initials
OBB at the bottom - guess We have applied our Decorative System to, literally Hundreds of Condo’s
what? It’s not ours!
Did you find all the mice? From: (City).........................................(Community Example)
(In a recent jigsaw puzzle,
that is). The puzzle was load- West Palm Beach.............................Palm Club – 24 Buildings
ed with kittens, and several
people were working on it
Lake Worth................................Poinciana Place – 9 Buildings
for 16 days - yes, it was that Delray Beach ........................Huntington Lakes – 42 Buildings
difficult. Once completed, .........................Huntington Point – 8 Buildings
puzzlers were directed by
instructions on the box to .…....................Lakes of Delray – 20 Buildings
‘find the mice’ of which there Boca Raton..............................Century Village – 30 Buildings
were supposedly 30. I found
exactly NONE, nor did many
Deerfield Beach.........................Century Village – 5 Buildings
other people, and we had a
contest among those present.
Finally one was found. Once Destiny, Inc: State-wide Certified General Contractors
we had an inkling of where
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six. But someone decided to
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SALE
SALELISTINGS
LISTINGS
1 BEDROOM/ 1 BATH
1 BEDROOM/ 1 BATH
Bedford J – 2B –floor,
Berkshire
nd
2nd floor, on lagoon, ceramic
furnished, laketile,
viewfurn. $25,000
$13,900 Salisbury
SalisburyDH––22ndfloor,
nd
floor,carpet,
ceramic unfurnished,
tile, unfurnished wall a/c unit $10,000
$17,900
Berkshire B – 2 nd st
floor, furnished, lake
Berkshire I – 1 floor, partial furnished, beautiful floors view $15,900
$14,900 Sheffield H – 2 ndst
floor,
Sheffield O – 1 floor, unfurnished turnkey, pet friently $10,500
$19,900
Camden
Camden B –B1–st 1floor,
st
floor, ceramic
ceramic tile,tile,
furniture neg.
furniture neg. $12,900
$12,900 Sheffield
SheffieldQO––22ndndfloor, floor,ceramic
ceramictile/carpet,
tile, upgraded furnished
kitchen $16,900
$42,900
Coventry F
Canterbury B –– 11stst floor,
floor, ceramic
ceramic tile, tile, partial
unfurnished
furnished $21,000
$20,500 SheffieldG
Somerset Q––12stndfloor, floor,furnished,
ceramic tile/carpet,
ceramic furnished lakevw
tile/carpet, $16,900
$26,900
nd
Dorchester
Canterbury HG– –1st2floor, floor, ceramic tile, unfurnished $18,000
$13,000 SomersetHG––21ndstfloor,
Waltham floor,central
furnished,
a/c, ceramic tile/carpet, lakevw $26,900
$20,000
nd new a/c, unfurnished totally updated
Northamptonst G – 2 floor, carpet, furniture negotiable $12,900 Southampton ndB – 4th fl, central a/c, laminate floors, unfurn. $19,500
Coventry B – 1 floor, ceramic tile, unfurnished
Northampton A – 1st floor, carpet, furnished nicely
$21,000 Windsor G – 2 fl, unfurn., clean, bright & breezy
Waltham H – nd2nd floor, central a/c, totally updated
$16,900
$18,500 $18,000
Dorchester
Norwich F B –– Carpet
Nice, clean and ceramic
1st floor,tile,
newpartial
cabinets,furnished
rentable $19,000
$17,900 Windsor
WindsorKG––22ndfloor, floor,ceramic
carpet, tile, furnished, new a/c
unfurnished $19,900
$16,900
Northampton G – 2 floor, carpet, furniture negotiable
nd
$12,900 nd
Windsor K – 2 floor, ceramic tile, furnished, new a/c $19,900
Norwich B – Nice, clean 1st floor, new cabinets, rentable 1$17,900
BEDROOM/ 1.5 BATHS
Bedford E – 1st floor, corner, unfurnished 1 BEDROOM/
$28,900 1.5Kent
BATHS
L – 1st floor, nicely furnished. Rentable building. $29,900
nd
Bedford
BedfordE –H1– floor,
st 2 floor, corner, unfurnished
corner, view of lagoon, turnkey $28,900
$31,500 Kent
Norwich – 2nd floor,
L – 1Bst floor, nicelycorner,
furnished. Well maintained
furnished, central a/c $29,900
$21,000
nd nd
Canterbury stA – 2 floor, carpet, unfurnished
Bedford K – 1 floor;st furniture negotiable; water view $12,900
$17,900 Northampton And– 1 floor, ceramic tile, central a/ctile RNTD
Norwich H – 2 floor,
st central a/c, carpet/ceramic $24,000
$34,900
Canterbury D – 1 floor, furniture
Cambridge F – 2 st floor, central a/c, carpeted, unfurnished
nd negotiable, carpet $24,900
$23,000 Oxford 200
Norwich B – –2nd2 floor, floor, central a/c,
furniture corner, ceramic
negotiable, carpetedtile $29,900
$14,900
Chatham J – 1 st floor, ceramic tile, furniture negotiable $26,900 Salisbury D –nd2nd floor, corner, carpet, central a/c $19,900
Cambridge
CoventryH G––11stfl-ceramic floor, ceramic tile-upgraded
tile, centralBeautiful!
a/c, furn. neg. $27,000
$32,900 Norwich
SalisburyBG – 2– 1floor,
st
floor, corner,
corner,furnished,
central a/c, central
carpeta/c $21,000
$23,000
Canterbury
Coventry D L –– 21 floor,
st
nd
floor,furniture
bright/sunny. negotiable,
Lift to carpet
nd
2 floor $29,900
$19,900 Norwich
SheffieldHN––12 flr,floor,
st nd
upgradedcorner,kitchen,
ceramicstorm shuttersa/c, furn.
tile, central $29,900
$20,000
Canterbury
Dover A –F4– th nd
2floor, fl, corner,
furnished, central
lake a/c,
view,ceramic
carpet,tile.central a/c $22,900
$39,900 Norwich
Waltham HD– –2nd1stfloor, central
fl, corner a/c,ceramic
unit; carpet/ceramic
tile, centraltilea/c $25,900
$29,900
rd nd
Dover A –
Chatham P – 1st3 st floor, unfurnished, lake view, carpet/ceram tile
carpeted, partially furnished $19,900
$38,900 Wellington M
Oxford 200 – 2 st floor, central a/c, corner, ceramic tilea/c
nd– 2 floor, unfurn, lake view, central $37,000
$28,900
Dover B – 1 ndfloor, ceramic tile, central a/c, unfurn, lakevw
Coventry E – 2 floor, centralsta/c, unfurn, rentable, allow pet $55,500
$15,000 Windsor D
Salisbury C –– 21nd floor,
floor, canal, tile, granite
furnished, carpetedcounters, RENTED
unit; dishwasher $39,900
$22,000
Hastings B – stRENTED – 1 floor, ceramic tile/carpet $26,900 Windsor M - 2ndnd floor, corner unit, furn. neg., central a/c $29,900
Coventry G – 1 floor, central a/c, furniture negotiable $32,900 Salisbury D – 2 st floor, corner, carpet, central a/c $19,900
Hastings B –nd1st floor, ceramic tile, partiallyndfurnished $35,900 Windsor O – 1st floor, rentable unit, new a/c, furnished $24,900
Coventry L – 2
nd floor, bright/sunny.
Kent L – 2 floor, carpeted, furniture negotiable Lift to 2 floor $19,900
$19,900 Salisbury
Windsor G R –– 1 1st floor,
floor, corner,
corner, central
unfurnished,a/c, carpet
carpet, central a/c $23,000
$55,000
Dover A – 4 floor, central a/c, wood floors, lake view
th
$64,500 Sheffield
2 BEDROOMS/ 1 or 1.5 BATHS I – 2 nd
floor, corner unit, central a/c $24,900
Dover B – 1st floor, ceramic nd tile, central a/c, unfurn, lakevw $55,500 Sussex B – 1st floor,st rentable building, central a/c $32,900
Cambridge I – 2 st floor, corner, central a/c, unfurnished $34,900 Dorchester G –st 1 floor, central a/c, ceramic tile, unfurn. $49,900
Easthampton
Cambridge EI ––st11st floor, floor, corner,
corner, furnished
central a/c, ceramic tile $35,900
$31,900
Waltham
Hastings D B –– 12ndfl, corner
floor, unit;a/c,
central ceramic tile, central a/c
unfurnished
$29,900
$24,900
Golfs Edge C –A1 –floor,
Canterbury nd
2 floor,new corner,
central carpet
a/c, ceramic
& ceramic tile tile, furn $23,000
$45,000 Wellington
Kent A – 2M floor,
nd – 2 floor,
nd
corner, unfurnished,
furn neg., centralcentrala/c,a/c,canal
lake view
view $28,900
$48,900
Greenbrier
CanterburyB –A4th– floor, central
1st floor, a/c,carpeted,
corner, view of creek,
furnished unfurn. $28,000
$39,900 Windsor
Norwich CB – – 11stst
floor,
floor, on canal,
corner, tile,
central granite
a/c, countertops
unfurnished $39,900
$32,900
Hastings
ChathamB –D1st–floor,2nd floor, partially
corner, unfurn., RENTED
furnished central a/c, lake view $26,900
$29,900 Windsor
NorwichM G-– 22ndnd floor,floor,corner
carpet,unit, furn. neg.,
furnished, central
rentable aftera/c
yr. $29,900
$28,000
st
Coventry
Hastings B –H1st–floor, 1 floor, corner,
ceramic tile, central a/c,furnished
partially unfurnished $28,000
$35,900 NorwichOI –– 1
Windsor 2nd
st floor, unfurnished, carpet
floor, rentable unit, new a/c, furnished $25,000
$24,900
Coventry F – 1st floor, corner, central a/c, ceramic tile, $35,900 Norwich K – 2st nd floor, corner, ceramic tile, central a/c $39,900
Windsor R – 1 stfloor, unfurnished, carpet, central a/c $55,000
unfurnished, rentable building, dog permitted. 2 BEDROOMS/ $54,900 1 orWindsor
1.5 BATHS C – 1 floor, canal view, ceramic tile, central ac $44,900
nd
Dorchester B
Bedford D – 2 floor,
nd – 2 floor, faux wd
central a/c, furnished floors, Italian porc-kit. $29,900 Dorchester G – 1st floor, central a/c, ceramic tile, unfurn. $49,900
Dorchester D nd – 1st floor, corner, central a/c, tile, unfurn. $28,.000
Cambridge I – 2 floor, corner, central a/c, unfurnished $34,900 Hastings B – 2nd floor, central a/c, unfurnished
2 BEDROOMS/ 2 BATHS
$29,900
Cambridge I – 1 ndfloor, corner, furnished
st
$33,000 Hastings C – 2nd stfloor, ceramic tile, furn. neg., central a/c $28,000
Oxford 100
Canterbury A –– 22nd floor, floor, corner,
central a/c,carpetceramic canal tile,
& ceramic viewfurn $47,900
$45,000 Stratford
Kent A – 2ndCfloor,
– 1 floor, furn neg.,carpet, central
central a/c,a/c,
viewfurnished
of canal $42,900
$48,900
Oxford 200 – 2nd nd
st floor, central a/c, lift to 2 floor, unfurn $56,900 Stratford L –st1st floor, central a/c furnished $32,500
Canterbury A – 1 floor, corner, carpeted, furnished $39,900 Norwich B – 1 floor, corner, central a/c, unfurnished $32,900
Golfs Edge Bnd– 1st floor, ceramic tile, part. furn., central a/c $39,000 Wellington B nd – 3rd floor, carpet, lake view, central a/c $63,900
Chatham D – 2 floor, rd corner, unfurn., central a/c, lake view
Greenbrier B – 3 Floor, furnished, view of pool $42,900
$59,900 Norwich K – 2
Wellington H – floor, 4th floor, ceramic tile,
central a/c,central a/c unfurnished
lake view, $39,900
$95,500
Dorchester B – 2 nd st
floor, faux wd floors,
Plymouth O – 1 floor, ceramic & carpet, central a/c, furn Italian porc-kit. $54,900
$68,900 Windsor C – 1
Windsor D - 1 floor, corner, central a/c, view upgrades
stst
floor, central a/c, ceramic tile, of lagoon $44,900
$49,900
Dorchester
SomersetEB––12 floor, stnd
floor,central a/c, unfurn.,
lake view, ceramic tile,
tile, carpeting
unfurnished $26,000
$58,900
OUTSIDE 2 BEDROOMS/ 2 BATHS LISTINGS
CENTURY VILLAGE
Dorchester I – 1 floor, corner,
st
central a/c, water view $39,900 Plymouth O – 1st floor, ceramic & carpet, central a/c, furn. $68,900
Le Chateau Royale – 3rd floor – oceanfront $169,900
Oxford 100 – 2 floor, central a/c, ceramic canal view
nd
$47,900 Wellington B – 3rd floor, carpet, lake view, central a/c $63,900
Oxford 200 – 2nd floor, central a/c, lift to 2nd floor, unfurn $56,900
AVAILABLE RENTALS Windsor D - 1st floor, corner, central a/c, view of lagoon $49,900
OUTSIDE CENTURY VILLAGE LISTINGS
1 BEDROOM/1 BATH
Le Chateau Royale
nd
– 3rd floor – oceanfront $169,900 Le Chateau Royale
st
– 4th floor – ocean view Pending Rental $210,000
Bedford B – 2 floor, ceramic tile Seasonal $1,250/Mo. Chatham C – 1 floor, lakeview, ceramic tile, furniture negotiable $550/Mo.
Berkshire G – 2nd floor, furnished, Seasonal $900/Mo. Kent C – 2nd floor, lake view, ceramic tile, furnished Seasonal $1,200/Mo.
Camden J – 2nd floor, ceramic tile/carpet, furn. negotiable AVAILABLE RENTALS
$600/Mo.
1 BEDROOM/1.5 BATHS
rd
1 BEDROOM/1 BATH
Le Chateau
Bedford B – 2Royale
nd
floor, #315 – 3 tile
ceramic floor, ocean view Seasonal $950/Mo.
$1,250/Mo. Wellington – 1stceramic
Kent F – 2ndMfloor, floor, lake
tile,view, ceramic tile, unfurnished
unfurnished $800/Mo.
$550/Mo.
Berkshire G – 2nd floor, furnished,
nd Seasonal
Seasonal$1,200/Mo.
$900/Mo. st
Andover J – 2 floor, furniture neg., carpet BEDROOM/1.5Windsor
1$575/Mo. BATHSO – 1 floor, furnished, cozy and neat $525/Mo.
Chatham I – 2nd floor, lake view, furnished, carpeting $550/Mo.
LeCoventry
ChateauCRoyale #315furnished,
– 2nd floor, – 3rd floor,ceramic
ocean view
tile, central a/c $950/Mo.
$625/Mo. Kent D – 1st B
Canterbury floor,
– 1stfurnished, carpet
floor, ceramic tile, central a/c, furn. negotiable $550/Mo..
$650/Mo.
Seasonal $1,200/Mo.
Seasonal $1,000/Mo. Seasonal $1,000/Mo.
Cambridge B – 2nd floor, new central a/c, furniture negotiable $675/Mo. Windsor
2 BEDROOMS/1.5 or 2 BATHSO – 1st floor, furnished, cozy and neat $525/Mo.
Waltham H – 2 nd
floor, furnished, central a/c $550/Mo.
Dorchester E – 1st floor, ceramic tile/carpet, furnished, central a/c Seas. $1,200/Mo.
nd nd Seasonal $900/Mo.
Dorchester H – 2 floor, carpet, central a/c, furniture negotiable $725/Mo.
2 BEDROOMS/1.5 Waltham
or 2 BATHS C – 2 floor, furnished $750/Mo.
Seasonal $1,200/Mo.
Chatham
NorwichEB––nd11ststfloor,
floor,ceramic tile, central a/c, lake view, unfurnished
carpet, furnished Seasonal $775/Mo.
$1,400/Mo. Sheffield I – 2nd floor, furnished, ceramic tile, central a/c $750/Mo.
Sheffield I – 2 floor, furnished, ceramic tile, central a/c Annual $750/Mo.
$725/Mo.
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and tennis shirts in all sizes. third Friday of the month at
Rec News
our seasoned crew. Over a
hundred tickets were sold See Tom Speerin, Tennis Cen- the Clubhouse, Room A, at
for our annual breakfast bash ter Director, for information. 10:00 am. For more infor-
held on Sunday, January 9 in mation, call our President
the Clubhouse party room. Rosemary at 561684-0116, or
Sailing The festivities were presided Our season is well under member
Page Ann Libby at 561-
# __________
Christine over by Vice-Commodore way with many returning play- 683-1125.
Mohanty Ron Helms, appropriately tak- ers on the newly-resurfaced o
ing the helm in the unavoid- courts as well as some new Our regular Snorkel Club Shuffleboard h
Up until Tuesday, Janu- able absence of Commodore ones who’ve recently bought meeting was held on Decem- Ed
ary 11, when our races truly Ray Mullen. Other officers into Century Village. Weath- ber 17th, Friday with a good Wright F
set sail for the winter season, installed during the proceed- erwise, we haven’t had much group attending. The program
we’d been conducting unof- ings were Rear-Commodore luck as it’s been unseasonably committee had been quite The 2010-2011 shuffleboard
The 2010-2011 shuffle-
ficial, “off the cuff” windjam- Horst Fei, Scribe Helga Lieb, cold, and both of our teams busy and presented us with season has been underway for
board season has been un-
ming in order to prepare our and Purser Fina Cucalon. The representing Century Village a load of upcoming events. two
derwaymonths.
for twoWe months.
have com-We
sailors for serious competi- morning also included exuber- in the Senior Tennis League Always at this time of year, pleted our first tournament.
have completed our first tour-
tion. Our subsequent columns ant cheers by our wonderful were rained out on January the club has dinner at the The winners were as follows:
nament. The winners were as
will an-nounce the winners of Sailettes under the direction of 7. Nevertheless, we’re an- Golden Corral and visited the follows:
Tuesday singles: First place,
Tuesday singles:
the seven races culminating leader Gail Fei. We welcome ticipating many warm, sunny holiday lights at Hoffman’s Ed
FirstWright
place, and
Ed Jack Fahey;
Wright and
in the distribution of trophies. everyone to at-tend our meet- days to come. In the literal Candy Shoppe. This is one Third place, Mary Pittman
Jack Fahey; Third place, Mary
We do have quite a few new ings held on the second Friday light of that, several quartets annual activity we don’t want Pittman
Wednesday doubles:
Wednesday First
doubles:
sailors being trained under of the month, usually in room have formed or regrouped, to miss. Of course, going as place, Giovanni
First place, GiovanniMosconi;
Mosco-
the expert guidance of Helga C in the Club-house at 10AM. happy to be playing on their a group makes it all the more Second place, Ed Wright;
ni; Second place, Ed Wright;
Lieb, our dock attendant and So, if you’ve been thinking of comfort level and joining fun. Another happening for Third
Third place, Archie
place, Archie McKay
McKay
sailing supervisor, who has catching the wind, come on people with whom they feel the holiday season will be and Jan Wright
and Jan Wright Thursday
also been busy re-certifying down, and sail away! compatible. A reminder — spending the first day of the Bowling
Thursday Pin:Bowling Pin:
First place,
for those wishing to take les- New Year at a Pot Luck and First place, Jack Fahey; Sec-
Jack Fahey; Second place,
sons from our resident tennis swimming with all the mem- ond
Archieplace,
McKay;Archie McKay;
Third place,
pro, the procedure for doing bers. Is there a better way to Third place, Jan Wright
Jan Wright More snowbirds
so has changed. As with all start the New Year? A cruise areMore
coming snowbirds are num-
back so our com-
other classes, registrants now to Lucaya in the Bahamas is ing back so our numbers
bers are increasing. We have are
need to officially sign up for being worked on for the early increasing. We have 37 mem-
37 members now with others
a time slot and pay Courtney part of February. Lately, the bers now with others coming
coming almost every day.
in advance at the Clubhouse weather has not been too kind almost
We also every day. some
have had We also
new
tickets office. Something to us, but we’re hoping it will have had some new people
people come and play with us.
which will hit everyone’s get warmer and we’ll get some come
We stilland
haveplay
ourwith us. We
tournaments
sweet spot — we now have snorkeling in. This is just a still have our Wednesdays,
on Tuesdays, tournaments
available reasonably-priced smattering of all the goodies on
andTuesdays,
Thursdays. Wednesdays,
Everyone
Century Village logo visors we’ll be having. We meet the and Thursdays. Everyone
is welcome to Cont. next
join in. page
The
equipment will be provided.
Please arrive around 1:15 pm.
We play singles on Tuesdays,
doubles on Wednesdays, and
bowling pins on Thursdays.
You can come each day or
just one day if you choose. It
is not a league where you have
to be there each day or each
week. You do not have to have
previous experience. You can
learn as you play. It is always
good to meet new people and
get a little exercise.
Please call Ed at 632-5268
February 2011 THE UCO REPORTER Page 39
is welcome to join in. The to be there each day or each
equipment will be provided. week. You do not have to have
Please arrive around 1:15 pm. previous experience. You can
We play singles on Tuesdays, learn as you play. It is always
doubles on Wednesdays, and good to meet new people and
bowling pins on Thursdays. get a little exercise. Please
You can come each day or call Ed at 632-5268 or Jack
just one day if you choose. It at 640-3373 if you have any
is not a league where you have questions.
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people have advised friends Treatment and Research of roses while studying per- the Smell & Taste Treatment the benefits. According to
to cope with stress by taking Foundation in Chicago found formed tests with 97 percent and Research Foundation. Dr. Hirsch, other ways to in-
some time to “stop and smell that people exposed to a accuracy, compared to 86 “The area of the brain that corporate floral aromas into
the roses.” Now, research mixed floral aroma complet- percent accuracy among regulates arousal and sleep- a daily routine include:
shows that the old clichŽ ed memory-testing portions those not exposed. wake transitions is particu- ¥ Use floral-scented
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floral scents might actually 17 percent faster than those retention can depend on odors like rose, jasmine and ¥ Drink a cup of green
increase productivity and not exposed to the aroma. multiple variables: attention lavender have been shown to or black tea rich in aromatic
mental performance. A study published in the span, interest in the subject enhance the brain’s learning scents;
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¥ Light scented candles
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Organization News Club: We meet the 2 Tue, Meets 1 Wed, CH rm B, working Club: Meets 1 Fri,
nd st st
10:00 am, Classroom C. All 3:00-4:30 pm. Varied fish- 6:30 pm, Classroom B of
Aitz Chaim on Haverhill. (except holidays), at Anshei Nov-Apr (1 Thu only rest
st
from 2-3. Our discussions Guest speaker every month.
Coming events: monthly Sholom. The schedule: Feb of year), 1:00 pm in CR 103, are friendly, informative, Group discussion dedicated
trips to Hard Rock Casino 27, Frank Handler; Mar 27, and incl 30 min Q&A, biz interesting and fun. This is to the proposition that we
(Ann 707-2096). FMI, call Officer Installation, Catered portion, presentation, 50/50 a free program. FMI, call can change to get younger
Ellie 471-4935; Malca 688- Breakfast, Arthur Fentin, and door prizes. Arrive by Rhoda @ 686-0835. biologically and spiritually.
2698. B’nai Brith Apartments — 12:15 if you wish to join,
admission free to members renew your membership, or Christian Club: We meet 1 GiGi’s Group: We travel
st
Anshei Sholom: Don’t for- (modest donation to guests). register for free hands-on Wed, 1:00 pm, Party Room to the Mardi Gras Casino
get our Mon adult ed class- Dr. Levy @ 478-6865. of CH. every 3 Mon. Contact GiGi
rd
classes.
es! The 9:30 am class, led by at 6896092.
Rabbi Dr. Michael Korman, Brooklyn U.S.A.: Meets Century Village Gun Club: Deborah Hospital Foun-
discusses “Great Jewish every 2 Wed Oct-Apr at dation: Meets 2 Fri every G r e a t e r P h i l a d e l p h i a
nd nd
Women Through History.” 1:30 pm in Party Room. Our pm in Classroom B of the other mo in CH Party Room, Club: Now meets at Anshei
The 10:45 am class, led by meets are entertaining and CH. Every meet has a guest 12:00 noon. The next meet Shalom on 2 Thu at 12:00
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Sarah Farkas, teaches “Con- informative. We are open to speaker. Come listen to great will be held on Feb 18. Call noon. Coming events: Feb
versational and Reading former and present residents speakers; make new friends; Bea 6889478. 17, paid-up luncheon at
Hebrew.” For info, call the of Brooklyn and their sig- view historic and modern King Buffet, 1:00 pm; Mar
Temple at 684-3212. Daily nificant others. Our special firearms and other weapons. Duplicate Bridge at Hast- 12, Al Jolson matinee and
minyans at 8:30 am Sun-Fri events: Feb 27, annual lunch George, 471-9929. ings Clubhouse: All bridge dinner, 12:45 pm; Mar 20,
(8:45 on Sat). & dance (Estelle 478-0900); players welcome Mon at picnic at Duck Island, 12:00
Mar 16, Isles of Capri. FMI,
Century Village Orches- 7:00 pm and Wed at 1:00 noon; Apr 14, bye-bye din-
Baby Boomers Club: We Steve @ 242-0481. tra: Meets every Mon, Nov pm, upstairs at Hastings rec ner at Waterways, 5:30 pm.
are looking for more mem- 1, 2010 to Mar 2011, in CH hall. Call Mimi, 697-2710, if Phyllis, 712-0612.
bers to volunteer to arrange Canadian Club: Meets 4 Room C, 1:15-3:15 pm. We you have questions or if you
th
an activity for the group. It Wed, Party Room of CH, would like to add a conduc- need to be matched w/an- Hadassah, Judith Epstein
could be simple or elabo- 1:00 pm. Membership open tor, more strings (violins, other player. Bridge lessons Chapter at CVWPB: Meets
rate. Our group includes to all. Lots of great ac- violas, cellos and bass), bas- coming soon for beginners. 3 Wed at 11:45 am for mini-
rd
those who remember iconic tivities. Betty, 684-0766; soon and percussion players. lunch, 12:30 meeting atAn-
TV shows, movies, music, Franne, 478-9526; Mad- Call Rickie at 683-0869 or shei Sholom. Rosetta, 689-
dances, and events of the elaine, 684-5595. 2459.
email cvorchestra@aol.com
50s and 60s. For info, email
lynnsevan@aol.com
Susan Wolfman turns "LISTED" into "SOLD"
Recent Sales
1 WINDSOR A 1/1½ PENDING $26,500 208 WELLINGTON E 1/1½ PENDING $25,500
386 WINDSOR Q 1/1½ SOLD $16,000 196 STRATFORD 1/1½ RENTED $650/mo.
111 COVENTRY E 1/1 SOLD $10,000 118 KENT H 1/1 RENTED $550/mo.
408 DOVER A 1/1½ UNDER CONT. $55,000 127 ANDOVER E RENTED $3500/sea.
181 CAMDEN H 1/1 PENDING $14,900 33 SHEFFIELD B 2/1½ RENTED $5000/sea.
2010 Sales
313 DOVER A 1/1½ SOLD $33,000
361 SHEFFIELD O 1/1 SOLD $11,000
71 KINGSWOOD D 2/1½ SOLD $27,500 299 CAMDEN M 1/1 SOLD $25,900
186 WELLINGTON K 2/2 SOLD $45,000 144 WELLINGTON H 2/2 SOLD $39,000
246 COVENTRY K 1/1½ SOLD $19,900 314 GREENBRIER B 2/2 RENTED $725/mo.
382 SHEFFIELD P 1/1½ SOLD $20,000 33 SHEFFIELD B 2/1½ RENTED $5000/sea.
215 KENT M 2/1½ SOLD $19,850 146 WINDSOR G 1/1½ SOLD $16,500
136 SOUTHAMPTON B 1/1½ SOLD $13,500 110 WELLINGTON D 2/2 SOLD $60,000
82 CAMDEN D 2/1½ SOLD $22,750 166 WALTHAM G 1/1 RENTED $500/mo.
108 WINDSOR E 2/1½ SOLD $13,500 90 CHATHAM D 1/1 SOLD $7,500
4 SHEFFIELD A 2/1½ RENTED $650/mo. 125 WELLINGTON G 2/2 SOLD $32,500
323 SHEFFIELD P 1/1½ SOLD $23,000 255 SHEFFIELD K 1/1½ SOLD $9,000
62 BERKSHIRE C 2/1½ SOLD $21,500 346 SHEFFIELD O 1/1 SOLD $9,000
376 NORTHAMPTON S 2/1½ RENTED $650/mo. 385 SHEFFIELD P 1/1 SOLD $12,500
70 CAMBRIDGE 2/2 SOLD $18,500 86 NORWICH D 1/1½ SOLD $9,000
217 DOVER A 1/1½ SOLD $35,000 105 CHATHAM E 2/1½ SOLD $42,500
100 ANDOVER D 1/1½ RENTED $500/mo. 135 HASTINGS H 1/1 SOLD $22,500
264 SHEFFIELD K 1/1½ SOLD $11,500 111 SOMERSET 2/2 RENTED $700/mo.
30 SOMERSET B 2/2 SOLD $71,000 132 BEDFORD F 1/1½ SOLD $14,500
406 GREENBRIER C 2/2 SOLD $60,000 194 COVENTRY I 1/1 SOLD $16,900
1 KENT A 2/1½ SOLD $39,900 201 SOUTHAMPTON A 2/2 SOLD $49,900
119 STRATFORD I 1/1½ RENTED $750/mo. 304 WELLINGTON C 1/1½ SOLD $29,900
2 Wed, 9:30 am, in Anshei Meets 3 Mon at The Classic. Thu, 1:30 pm, in CH, CR A. a n d g a m e p a r t y a t t h e Feb 14, paid-up member-
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Sholom. Our next meet will A continental breakfast is All are invited for in-depth temple, 2518 N. Haverhill ship meet at Golden Corral,
be held Feb 9, then Mar 11 served at 9:00 am, followed discussions of significant Rd. Reservations required. 11:30 am.
and Apr 13, Yom Ha’shoa — by our meeting. Our efforts issues. Allan, 587-3602. Charlotte, 478-8756.
Remembrance Day. Kathy, go to creating welcome kits WOW: Women of Welling-
689-0393. for the veterans at the VA Mister Karaoke: Karaoke, Solid Gold Karaoke: Con- ton welcome you to events
Center at Military Trail and dancing and general enter- tinues every Tue (6:30-9:30) of wonder. FMI, call Lenore,
Irish-American Cultural various positions at the Cen- tainment continues through- in the CH Party Room. All 683-4166; Judy, 687-9553.
Club of CV: Meets 1 Tue ter. We find our volunteer out the year every Fri eve in are welcome to sing along.
st
in CH, 2:00 pm, Room C. work helpful and rewarding the Party Room in the CH For more info, call Tom and Yiddish Advanced Reading
For info, call Robert, 917- and welcome new members. from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Come Dolores at 478-5060. Group: Menke Katz Read-
7040223. Dorothy, 478-6521. join the fun! Please call ing Circle invites readers to
Jack at 616-0973 for further Strictly Ballroom Dance join group headed by Troim
Italian-American Culture Knights of Pythias: You are information. Group: Meets every Sat, Handler. Currently reading
Club: What we’re doing: invited to join Palm Beach 6-8 pm, at CH Party Room Night by Elie Wiesel in Yid-
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Feb 18-25, Caribbean Cruise Rainbow Lodge #203, meet Na’Amat USA (Pioneer (time/day subject to change). dish. The group meets 2 &
th
on the Costa Atlantica de- 2 and 4 Mon at North Coun- Women): Meets 4 Tue, 1:00 All dancers are welcome. 4 Fri of ea mo @ 10 am.
th
nd th
parts from Miami to Nassau, ty Senior Center, Northlake pm, at Cypress Lakes Audi- No charge; music is good; Troim, 684-8686.
Tortola, Catalina Island and Blvd. We welcome new torium for mini-lunch and come join us. Your hosts
the Grand Turks, rate in- members, duals, reinstate- interesting programs, guests are Bill (plays the music) Yiddish Chorus: Men and
cludes cruise/bus/insurance/ ments and transferees from are always welcome (Rhoda and Hugh (offers a helping women members welcome.
port/taxes/tips (Michelina, out of state. We are a fra- 478-8559). hand to beginning couples). No knowledge of Yiddish
914-7648047). We bowl ternal brotherhood foster- Call Bill 684-2451 or Hugh necessary. Rehearses every
at Verdes on Sat, 9:00 am ing the credo of friendship, N Y C Tr a n s i t R e t i re e s 689-3466. Wed at 1:30 pm in CH music
(Fran, 616-3314). charity, benevolence. Mike, Club: We are looking for rm B. Director/conductor:
615-0218. new members. For more Super Seniors Club: Inter- Shelley Tanzer. Call Edy,
The Italian American info, call Kathy, 689-0393. esting convo about current 687-4255.
Culture Club of CV has LatinAmerican Club: issues affecting seniors at
planned a bus trip to Mar- Thank you all for support- OWLS (Older-Wiser-Loy- the CV 912 Super Seniors Yiddish Class: Meets Thu at
di Gras Casino for Friday, ing our dance, benefiting al-Seniors): At the Feb 14 Group. We meet every 1 10:00 am, CH CR A. Taught
st
February 11, 2011, $5/per- the St. Mary’s cancer kids; meet in the Party Room at Thu, 10:00 am in the CH as by Golda Shore. Register at
son includes bus driver tip, we raised $1,700. May God 3:00 pm, it’s the last day you a forum for sharing knowl- Class Office. Call 697-3367.
voucher for soup & salad bless you all! may renew your 2011 mem- edge, asking questions and
buffet, beverage & $5.00 bership; we will not accept educating ourselves. Email Yiddish Culture: Feb 1,
bonus play. Bus leaves at Merry Minstrels: Meet any new members after this cv912superseniors@ gmail. Cantor Joy Parks; Feb 8,
9:30AM. Contact Dolores Thu, 10:00-11:00 am, Mu- date. Angelo, 687-7575. com Meyer Zaremba; Feb 15,
688-0876 sic Room B. We are a group Sherry Redler; Feb 22, Pop-
who enjoy singing at various Queens NY Club: Meets Three Friends: Two singers py Duo. FMI, call 684-4867.
nursing homes. We’re look- 4 Tue from Sep to Mar at
th
March 18th, $17/person. ing of giving joy to others is Suite. Harriet, 684-9712. w/Ellie, Wolf and Sonia.
Includes an all you can eat 1:30-3:00 pm, in CH mu-
so rewarding.
Russian Club: Meets 2 United Order of True Sis- sic rm. All are welcome.
nd
(Party Room); Mar 10,Apr am, in CH PR. The order required, as all is translated
includes bus driver tip and
tax & tip for buffet, & $5.00
bonus play. Bus leaves at
1:30PM. Contact Dolores
14 (Room C). Any ques-
tions? Please call 686-9272.
of the day: Feb 13, Tatiana to English. Call Edy, 687-
at Russian nightclub, 5:30 4255.
pm, incl bus, dinner & show
688-0876.
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10:00-11:00 am 9:45-10:15 am 9:45-10:00 am 10:00-11:00 am
Hatha Yoga Aqua Aerobics Exercise Hatha Yoga Tai-Chi (Paid) w/Jerry Hatha Yoga
10:00-11:30 am 10:15-11:00 am 10:00-11:30 am 10-11 am (int) 11-12 noon (beg) 10:00-11:30 am
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1:30-2:00 pm 1:30-2:00 pm
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