The Cliffs Seniors Gazette News and Views

Vol. 27
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
February 2010

Hearts and Pizza
Tuesday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a juicy slice of pizza.  At least the color is right and feel free to take little heart shaped bites.  Beverages available as well as coffee and cake.  Bring your own sweetheart.

Hostesses: Connie Campbell, Claire Boylan, Rose Bosse, Eva Buck

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The HARP Nurse for heart rate screening, blood pressure testing and other health advice, will be present at our regular meeting January 12, between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in the President’s office.  All examinations are private and on a one to one basis.  Service is provided by the Borough Health Department.

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Message Phone Number:
If you are questioning if an event has been cancelled due to inclement weather or for any other reason, please call (201) 944-9826; allow 7 rings for the message to begin.  The message will also provide an update on upcoming events of the Senior Club.  Service provided by Vice President, Ken Kubicki and President Andy Cincotta, when Ken is not available.

Pal Cop:
Patrolman James Tracey, our specially assigned liaison police officer, will attend meeting to answer your personal safety questions and offer updates.

Mondays: 
From 1:00-2:00 p.m., a light yoga and chair exercise program will be conducted by Member, Liz Gioffre (see related story). Note: No classes February 15 and 22.
Coming Events:

Monday, Feb. 1, 9:00 am – Attend rehearsal of Strauss Opera at the Metropolitan, NYC.  Bus departs bank lot at 9:00 a.m.  Confirmed tickets only.  Bring brown bag lunch.

Monday, Feb. 15, 9:30 am – Board meets.

Friday, Feb. 19, 7:30 pm – Movie Night, “My Life In Ruins”, (with Mia Vardales, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” star).

Tuesday, Mar. 9 – Regular Meeting.

Wednesday, Mar. 17 – St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at the Empire Club in Little Ferry.  $20/Members, $28/Non-Members.  Car Pool.  Please pay Pio at the Mar. 9 meeting.

Wednesday Mar. 24 – Atlantic City, Tropicana.  Four course luncheon at Carmines.  “Crack-a-Dial” Show.  $35/Members, $50/Non-Members.

Friday, Mar. 26, 7:30 pm – Movie Night.  Movie to be announced.
Tuesday, Apr. 13 – Regular Meeting.
Monday, Apr. 19 – Board Meets.
Thursday, Apr. 22 – Luncheon.  Regina’s in Teaneck.  $15/Members, $22/Non-Members.  Car Pool.
Friday, Apr. 30, 7:30 pm – Movie Night.  Movie to be announced.
 

February Birthday Babies:
(Birthstone: Amethyst)

  
 

Joseph Shalhoub

Gerda Erman

Helen Tobenken

Molly Epstein

Nancy Milne

Rose Bosse

Stephen Maegin

Madeline Quinn

Rose Mary Florio

Elaine Dubelman

Virginia Snyder

Claire Boylan

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President’s Message:

Perhaps you members grow tired of my continually saying what a great club we have.  Well, no truer words were ever written.  Take a look at our programs.  Any other club in the area have a cruise on their calendar?  Going to the Metropolitan Opera House is another spectacular.  The Richard Strauss music is absolutely unbelievable.  Yes sir, I say it again, we have a great club and the support of you members keeps it that way.  ~ Andy Cincotta

Welcome New Members
Susan White

Exercises to keep us in the Running – without Running!
Member, Liz Gioffre, has volunteered to lead us in stay-fit exercise classes, for members only, on Monday’s from 1-2 p.m., at the Center.  There is no charge and no sign-up.  Just show up and bring a mat and a bottle of water.  Don’t go to a fancy spa and buy a mat.  An old, faded, little throw rug you have at home will work fine.  It is mostly used to hold the chair in place while you do your thing.  It is that simple!  Liz will also lead simple yoga.  Her philosophy is, “If it hurts, don’t do it!”  (Wish therapy trainers believed that).

Liz is an athlete and worked with Little League and soccer teams in our borough.  Wear loose fitting clothing, comfortable shoes with a rubber or non-slip sole.  Stretch exercises are one of the features as well as mind calming ones and some to chase stress.  Classes are already in progress.  Note:  No class on Feb. 15 and Feb. 22.

Kitchen Regulations
Charley Cirincion who has been king of our kitchen for many years has decided to give up his throne.  We thank him most heartily for his reign.  Accepting his duties will be Board Member, Ed Tallia and his wife, Dorothy.  They will be the cake cutters and coffee makers.  But, while we are on the kitchen subject, please be advised while they are on duty no one and that means no one is allowed in the kitchen.  Communication with our kitchen police is made through the window.  The kitchen is not a boardwalk to get from one end of the clubroom to the other.

Some Changes Made
Activities Director, Mary Pioli, has announced that some changes have occurred for our Atlantic City trips.  While we are still booking the Tropicana, we will no longer be having lunch at the buffet.  This is good news and bad news.  The good news is that we will now be dining at the elegant and famous, Carmine’s, for a four course served luncheon.  We will also have a 12:00, noon, reservation and hopefully no more waiting on line!  The bad news is that the cost has gone up but a bit more good news, the club is absorbing some of the cost.  Cost for the next outing on, March 24, is $35/Members and $50/Non-members – the guest cost is the actual cost without club subsidiary.  Payment for all activities will be made to Treasurer, Pio Deaminada, instead of Mary Pioli.  Please try and pay by check and pay at meetings or by mail, not on buses or at social events.

 
Officers:
President               
Vice President            
Treasurer                
Secretary              
Social Activities           
Editor                 


Andy Cincotta
Ken Kubicki
Pio DeCaminada
Joan Colagero
Mary Pioli
Caye Jehn

  

Board of Directors:
Program Director           
House Events              
Computer Programmer      
Sgt. at Arms               
House Operations           
Joan Bello
Christine Radcliffe
Maura Vill
Joseph Shalhoub
Edward Tallia		  

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Englewood Cliffs Taxi Service - 2010 Transportation Schedule

January - February - March

Supermarkets -- Tuesdays

First Run:  Pick-up at 10:00 a.m.; Return at 12:00 p.m. to ShopRite, Englelwood.
Second Run:  Pick-up at 1:30 p.m.; Return at 3:00 p.m.

 

February
Feb. 2
Feb. 9
Feb. 16
Feb. 23

March
Mar. 2
Mar. 9
Mar. 16
Mar. 23
Mar. 30


ShopRite (Pal. Park)
Pathmark
ShopRite (Pal. Park)
A&P


ShopRite (Pal. Park)
Pathmark (Ft. Lee)
A&P
ShopRite (Pal. Park)
Pathmark

 

Mall -- Fridays

First Run:  Pick-up at 10:00 a.m.; Return at 2:30 p.m.
Second Run:  Pick-up at 11:00 a.m.; Return at 3:00 p.m.

 

February
Feb. 5
Feb. 12
Feb. 19
Feb. 26

March
Mar. 5
Mar. 12
Mar. 19
Mar. 26


Paramus Park
Garden State Plaza
Paramus Park
Garden State Plaza


Bergen Town Center
Garden State Plaza
Paramus Park
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Service for Seniors provided by Borough through Babe’s Taxi Service

Call Babe’s Taxi at 201-944-5577.  Speak with Phyllis or Carol or leave a message on their machine.

Reservations MUST be made on the preceding day.  Please do not make same morning calls.  You may leave your request on their machine up until midnight the day prior. 

ALL passengers must be residents of Englewood Cliffs.

Please be on time and do not keep the taxi waiting.  The borough is charged for every minute including waiting time.  Also, the service is only for the above destinations and not for side trips to banks, pharmacies, etc.  Packages placed in the trunk should be marked.

Passengers will be grouped to 3 passengers per cab.  Return must be with same group you arrived with.  Babe’s will coordinate pick-ups.  Arrange to meet friends after arrival.  It is not necessary to tip the driver, as the tip is included in Babe’s charge to the Borough.  Taxi destination is to destinations listed on the dates listed.  Changes by passengers not permitted.