April 2016 Volume 12 Issue 4

News from the Board of Directors

Restless? Need fulfillment? Do you want to do something different? Do you crave excitement - that
feeling of having done a really great job? Do you have opinions about how our community is managed
and wish you could implement them? Do you embrace change when it makes an improvement? Can you
get your arms around decisions that are sometimes tough? Do you think being part of a business
management team would be fun? Don't just keep wishing...
...join the Board!
It's really easy. No primaries. No delegate count. No debates. No fundraising. No Super PACs. No CNN
or Fox interviews. Just ask Cindy or Karen for the right form and you're a candidate!
Each year we elect three Board members, one from each home type. Only one incumbent (from the
Carriage Homes) is running this year. The field is wide open!
So right now you're probably wondering, "Why would I want to do that? What could possibly motivate
me to make such a commitment?" Read the first paragraph again. If any of that describes you, Board
membership is a good solution. Yes, being a Board member does mean meetings - typically every two
weeks for a few hours each; then the open meeting monthly. Also, you would likely be a "liaison" to a
committee - that's sort of like being the Board's Ambassador to that committee - you don't do the
committee's work. Don't believe the myth that you'll get dozens of phone calls about "getting things
done." That's why we have Cindy and her management team. All in all, it's a good gig.
The best part is that you'll be responsible for the Board's primary mission - to maintain and build the
value of this beautiful community. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference. Give it some serious
thought.
In other news, we've recently concluded a ballot initiative within the community to determine approval or
disapproval of Bylaws modifications required by recent recommendations of the "Elections Task Force."
Those recommendations are that all residents can vote for all three Board candidates each year and that
term limits of six years would be implemented. Both measures passed by a majority vote of households
and the Bylaws are being adjusted accordingly.
Finally, this space is not normally used to eulogize residents who have died. After all, we each have a
personal story of value that could be told here. But sometimes a person leaves a mark on the community
so indelible that a few words are in order. Bill White was one of those people. As a Board member he was
instrumental in most of our engineering projects, including the Watts system in the Garden homes,
irrigation solutions, Transition, and many others. He provided sage advice and wisdom and often acted as
a stabilizing influence when turmoil was among us. As a resident, he showed us how the game of pool is
played by a master, yet did so with consummate humility. As a friend...well, he was kind, gentle, caring,
and giving. We will miss him but he will live on in our memories.

Our next Board meeting will be at Noon on Tuesday, April 5th.

Please join us

Upcoming Events
Date

Time

RSVP

Price

Event

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Mar 29
F
Apr 1
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Apr 5
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Apr 5
F
Apr 8
SN
Apr 10
M
Apr 11

7:30 PM

$10

Orchestra Talk with Davyd Booth

5:30 PM

Mar
21
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Free

Cocktails and Conversation

9:00 AM

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Free

Tori Graves

Noon

NA

NA

Montgomery County Bookmobile

in the Parking Lot
Noon Board of Directors Meeting

5:30 PM

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Free

Cocktails and Conversation

Tori Graves

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7:30

Apr 10

See

Call
Jane

Article

Deadline to submit articles for

May Newsletter
Social Action Spring Childrens
Clothing Shower

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1-4 PM Apr 8
Apr 12
W
7:30 PM Apr 6
Apr 13
F
9:30 AM Email
Apr 15
Dave
F
Apr 15
F
Apr 15
F
Apr 15
M
Apr 18
T
Apr 19
W
Apr 20
F
Apr 22
T
Apr 26
W
Apr 27
F
Apr 29
M
May 2
M
May 2
W
May 4

Noon
5:30 PM

NA
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7:30 PM Apr 16

Free
$10
OYO

NEW

Healthy Living Day

Paganini: Musics First Superstar

Mens Breakfast

Chairperson(s)
Learning Adventures
Mary Groll
Tori Graves

Board of Directors

Tori Graves, June Browne

Jane Silverbook
Social Action Committee
Tori Graves
Mary Groll
Learning Adventures
Dave Rosenthal

At Park Place Diner

Free

Coloring Gathering

Elyse Schatz

Free

Cocktails and Conversation

Tori Graves

Free

7:30 PM Apr 18

$10

Free Friday Night Movie

Defiance
Ladies Who Lunch
Whitpain Tavern
Montgomery County Bookmobile
in the Parking Lot
Speaker: Sunni, Shiites, and Kurds

5:30 PM

Free

Cocktails and Conversation

Tori Graves

Free

Democracy

Free

Primary Election Day

VOTE
Move to the Music
Begins Again
Cocktails and Conversation

7:45 AM Apr 25

$70

McNamara Golf Open

7:30 PM Apr 29

$10

Marilyn Monroe
The Facts Behind the Figure

12:30
9:00 AM

Sign
Up
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8:00- Register
to Vote
8:00
9:00AM

OYO
Free

Free

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5:30 PM

10:00
AM

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Apr 29

$15/
$20

AARP Safe Driver

Refresher

Frances Barnett
Barbara Mishkin
Tori Graves
Learning Adventures

Sherry Levine
Tori Graves
John McNamara
Learning Adventures
Marc Satalof

Date

Time

RSVP

F
11:00- Apr 4
May 6
4:00
M
7:00 PM May 6
May 9
T&W
10:00 May 6
May
AM
10-11
W
9:00AM- Wait
May 11 8:00PM
List

Price

$22
$8

Event

Chairperson(s)

2 Annual Mah Jongg

Tournament
Moylan Mill Movie Night
Closer

Elyse Topolsky,
Linda Schwartz
Lana Dishler
Elaine Schutzbank
Marc Satalof

nd

$15/
$20

AARP Safe Driver

Beginner

$34

NYC On Your Own

NA

Annual Meeting and Election

Board of Directors

NA

Fiction Book Discussion

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

Lana Dishler,
Maryellen Foulke
Dave Rosenthal

Miriam Lewin, Sandy

Balaban

Only
T
7:00
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May 17
W
7:30
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May 18
F
9:30 AM Email
May 20
Dave
F
7:30 PM
May 20
T
May 24
W
May 25
M
May 30
June
Tues.
St
June 11

1:00
7:00/
7:30
5:00

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At West Main Diner

Free

Free Friday Night Movie

10:002:00

Free
$10

Interior Design Program

At Bassett Furniture
Bingo and Pizza

See
Article
BYOE

Memorial Day Get Together

9:30-

June
4:30
17
M
7:30 PM
June 20
T
June 21
ST
12:00June 25
2:00
M
TBA
July 4
W
9:00AMJuly 13 7:00PM
ST
6:30
July 30

Free

Reserve Car Show

Clubhouse Parking Lot

$29.75

Kiss Me Kate
Act 2 Playhouse Ambler
Bev Rosen Comparative

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Apr 4

May
20

$42

Bus Trip to Chanticleer Gardens

And Brandywine River Museum

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Free

Summer Solstice Gathering

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OYO

The Life of a Chef

Chef Pierre Rausch
Hot Dog Vendor at the Pool

TBA

TBA

July 4th Party on the Patio

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Frances Barnett

Chef

Line Dance Class

W
8:00
June 8
M
7:30 PM
June 13
F

May
20
May
13
May 1

Mens Breakfast

OYO

TBA

NEW

Carol Axelrod Memorial

Blood Drive
Crab Night on the Patio

Tori Graves
Betty Petrusa, Frances
Barnett
Social Committee
Sherry Levine
Tori Graves, Andy Cohen, Lynne
Cohen, Joel Cooperman, Fran
Darby, Art Gordon, Dorothy
Rizzo, Anthony Santangelo, Millie
Seiberlich.

Tori Graves

Learning Adventures
Betty Petrusa and
Natalie Blum
Barbara Mishkin
Elyse Schatz
Learning Adventures
Frances Barnett, Tori Graves
Social Committee
Marc Satalof
Elyse and Stuart Schatz

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Aug 20
M
Sept 5
Sept

12:002:00

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Oyo

Hot Dog Vendor by the Pool

Labor Day Party

Ken and Sherry Levine

Overnight Bus Trip

to Washington DC
Speaker: Politics

W
Sept 14
ST
Oct 15
T
Nov 15

Frances Barnett, Tori Graves

Learning Adventures
Dorothy Rizzo, Mary Marzano,
Fran Darby, Bonnie Henry

Fall Hoe Down

Speaker: Supreme Court Program

Learning Adventures

Board of Directors
President Robert Wickman
Vice President Jerry Raznov
Secretary Dave Rosenthal
Treasurer Gary Getto
Directors John Henry, Ted Rich, Anthony Santangelo, Miriam Silver, Steve Wales

April Birthdays
If you would like to add your birthday to the list, please
email June Browne at junebrowne@aol.com
April 1

Barry Budilov
John McNamara
Michele Solomon
Mark Storck
Ken Levine
Tori Graves
Honor Manilla
Steve Mesthos,
Larry Scheffler
Linda Schwartz
Paul Ungerleider
Ray Green
Steve Strock
Sylvia Mandel
Ted Schwartz
Ken Storck
Barbara Cohen

April 2
April 7
April 9
April 11
April 12
April 16
April 17
April 19
April 21
April 23
April 24
April 25
April 29

Committees
Name
Architectural Review
Jerry Raznov

Communications
Facilities
Miriam Silver

Finance
Gary Getto

Garden Homes
John Henry
Steve Wales

Insurance Advisors

Members (Chairperson in bold)

Dolores Storck, Debby Kanner, Bruce Raskin, Maria Stella,
Paul Ungerleider
June Browne, Frank Browne
Susan Storck, Rosalie Swanson, Andy Cohen, Judi
Getto,Sandy Gordon, George Kozel, Ray Roshkoff, Jack
Trautenberg.
Gary Getto (Treasurer), John Busillo, Al Chalek, Nelson
Mishkin
Frances Barnett, Naomi Berman, Andy Cohen, Barbara
Cohen, Art Cohn, Fran Darby, Wynn Farbstein, Harold
Kaufmann, Hank Miller, Shirley Ruderman, Joyce Scheffler,
Ed Stein, Richard Zobel, Jane Zeruld
Joe Coyle, Sam Schutzbank

Bob Wickman

Investment Oversight

Bill Brams, Liz Hirsch, Dorothy Rizzo

Bob Wickman

Landscape
Ted Rich

Library
Miriam Silver

Pond
Jerry Raznov

Social
Anthony Santangelo

Sunshine

Traffic and Parking

Elyse Schatz, Bob Bieler, Gerry Crowley, Hank Miller,

Barbara Mishkin, Betty Petrusa, Sue Samuels
Myrna Josephs, Marge Boxbaum, Susan Cronin, Amy Gray,
Mary Lindner, Mickie McGrath, Ellen Moore, Shirley
Somerman
Gail Raznov, Rich Astoreca, Matt Harris, Tom Revello, Paul
Stark, Dean Weintraub
Bonnie Henry, Frances Barnett, June Browne, Fran Darby,
Rita Mesthos, Dallys Novarina, Betty Petrusa, Dorothy Rizzo,
Kathy Santangelo, Linda Schwartz
Deirdre Perl, Sandy Bank, Judy Galtman, Ellie Goldman,
Hermia Heyman, Dotsy Landau, Rita Mesthos, Linda Posner,
Sandy Rosenthal, Karen Rosenzweig, Lois Silverman, Maxine
Sodicoff, Joan Wilk
Bruce Raskin, Mel Goldberg, Bob Steinfeld, Jack Trautenberg,
Dean Weintraub

3.10.16

Management Office Cindy Andress

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be sure to keep this information handy and add it
to your cell phone contacts.
Emergency Contact Information for Associa Mid-Atlantic

If you have a maintenance emergency after hours, please call

855-399-8917 and follow the instructions. When you speak with an
operator, state that you are a homeowner at The Reserve at Gwynedd
managed by Associa Mid-Atlantic and that you are trying to reach the
manager. Your message will be forwarded to a member of the management offic who will then return your call.

Garden Homes Committee Representatives

Bldg. 1000 Jane Zeruld
Bldg. 2000 Harold Kauffman and Richard Zobel
Bldg. 3000 Shirley Ruderman
Bldg. 4000 Barbara Cohen & Joyce Scheffler
Bldg. 5000 Frances Barnett & Ed Stein
Bldg. 6000 Art Cohn and Hank Miller
Members at Large: Andy Cohen, Naomi Berman, Fran Darby & Wynn Farbstein.

May Newsletter Articles Deadline April 10th

If you have an event with an RSVP date in May, June, or July please
email your article to Tori Graves by April 10th
Victoria.Graves@associa.us

Montgomery County Library Bookmobile

Right Here in the Reserve Parking Lot
Tuesdays, April 5th and 19th
At the far end of the Clubhouse Parking Lot
1st and 3rd Tuesday each month from 9:00 AM to 9:25 AM
Large Assortment of New and Classic Materials
Request Books, CDs, Books for your Grandchildren
Apply for a Card right at the Bookmobile

Sunshine Club Deirdre Perl-Strock

The Sunshine Committee would like to make sure it is reaching out to the
community in a meaningful way. The process is outlined below and if you have
any questions please do not hesitate to call me.
If there is a death of a loved one you will be contacted by a committee member
to inquire as to whether you would like information publicized by email to The Reserve
community about the death, funeral arrangements and any other relevant
information. Notification to the community will only be done if the family wishes to inform the
residents.
Sympathy cards will continue to be mailed to residents as well as cards for residents who
are hospitalized. Happy news (birth of grandchildren, special birthdays & anniversaries, etc.) will
continue to go into the newsletter. Each month a club member will be listed in the newsletter to
be contacted regarding a death, cards to be mailed, and happy news for the newsletter.
Sunshine Club: Deirdre Perl, Sandy Bank, Judy Galtman, Ellie Goldman, Hermia Heyman, Dotsy
Landau, Rita Mesthos, Linda Posner, Sandy Rosenthal, Karen Rosenzweig, Maxine Sodicoff, Joan Wilk

During the month of April, please contact Sandy

Rosenthal if there is a significant event in your own life
or you know of one of a fellow resident.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

RSVP Policy
Most events have an RSVP date which will be set as close as possible to the
actual event date to allow the greatest degree of flexibility for participants while
simultaneously allowing well-organized event planning. To this end, checks are
not accepted by the Lifestyle Office or the event planners after the RSVP deadline.
New events will be promoted first in the monthly newsletter. Sign Up sheets for
these events will be placed in the sign up book at the beginning of the month of the
next newsletter issue.
Ex: Sign up sheets for an event first advertised in the November newsletter will be put out on
November 1.

Sign-up must be accompanied by a check for the event; only then will
you be considered enrolled. Separate checks must be given for each event; please put the event
name in the memo section of your check if you are unable to locate the RSVP form. Forms are
located in the back of the sign up book.
If you are paying for someone else please put their names in the memo section of the
check also.
There is no free admittance to any event for which there is an advertised charge
regardless of whether you eat or not. If you have special dietary considerations, such as
vegetarian or kosher, please let the event chair know about this at the time you sign up with your
check.

Refund Policy
The policy allows for refunds if the RSVP date has not passed. If the RSVP date
has passed there will be no refunds. Should there be any changes to this policy for a
particular event the changes will be noted in the event information. Should the
situation occur where you are unable to use your ticket after the RSVP date, please
call the Lifestyle Office and the activity chairperson to let them know as there may be
a wait list. Event chairs and the Lifestyle Office will try to arrange for you to sell your ticket
directly to the resident on the list.

Wait List Policy

When events are scheduled months ahead of time it is common to have many
cancellations; we often go through the Wait List in an attempt to sell these tickets.
If an event is sold out there will be a Wait List established. All purchased and unusable
tickets must be returned to the Lifestyle Office initially. The next individual(s) on the Wait List
will be contacted.
The number of tickets available for sale and the number required for someone on the
Wait List will affect which name will be the next contacted. The primary goal will be to sell the
tickets while, at the same time, adhering to the list.
If there is no Wait List for the activity the tickets may be sold by the ticket owner to
family/friends

Cocktails and Conversation by the Fireplace

(Happy Hour) by the Clubhouse Fireplace

April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Bring a Snack to share
Every Friday Evening
5:30 PM to ???
BYOB
No RSVP necessary. Just show up

Social Action Spring Childrens Clothing Shower

"APRIL SHOWERS BRING SPRING FLOWERS"
DATE: Monday, April 11th
TIME: 7:30 PM
........and we will be showering children from needy families with love this
spring!!! The Social Action Committee is sponsoring a muchneeded event to help these children with sneakers & socks
and underwear. We had this event for the Mitzvah Circle
Foundation* a couple of years ago and we are told there is,
again, a great need for these items. THANK YOU in advance
on behalf of all the children who will be so thrilled to receive
them.
WHAT IS NEEDED:
Sneakers (new or gently used) in sizes Toddler thru High School ages
- Please bring new sneakers in their boxes
New socks in all sizes;
New underwear for ages 4T thru XL kids sizes.
For those of you who cannot attend the event, but wish to give, there will be a
box in the clubhouse.
HOME-MADE BAKED GOODS AND BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED.
RSVP to Jane Silverbook ( jsilverbook@hotmail.com)
* Mitzvah Circle Foundation is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that
provides material support to individuals and families dealing with crisis, poverty,
homelessness, and serious illness.
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The Reserve at Gwynedds

Healthy Living Day

Tuesday, April 12th
At the clubhouse
Informative Programs Plus Free Health Screenings!
RSVP: April 8th
Program Agenda
1 to 2 pm
Too Much of a Good Thing: Salt and Sugar
Presenter: Judith Thalheimer, Registered Dietician, Abington Jefferson Health
Youve been hearing for years that too much salt raises blood pressure and damages your heart,
but did you know too much sugar may be just as dangerous? These crave-worthy (and sometimes addictive) foods are all around us, often lurking in unexpected places. What happens to all
the sugars and salt we put in our bodies? Come hear the latest scientific information on sugar,
salt, and our health -- and get helpful tips on how to bust those cravings and make the best
choices for your body.
2-2:30 pm
Assisted Living and Rehabilitative Care Decisions
Presenter: Debbie Tedesco, Director of Clinical Admissions, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Learn how to make an informed decision on the selection of a facility, should you or your loved
one need assisted living or rehabilitative care.
2:30 to 3 pm Foot Pain, Causes and Prevention
Presenter: Dianne Wright, MSPT , North Penn Physical Therapy
About 75 percent of us will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. The pain can range
from mild to severe and it may last a short time or be an ongoing issue. Learn about measures can
help relieve foot pain.

3 to 4 pm
How to Eat Brownies and Still be Healthy
Presenter: Cierra Robbins, Registered Dietitian for the ShopRite of Hatfield
Eating healthy isn't always easy, affordable, or fun... until now! Learn the patience of mindful
eating, art of balance, and how to savor the flavor. (Snack bars will be provided)
7 pm
Long Term Care and Health Insurance Session
Presenter: Marty Sherman, Sherman Insurance Associates
Hear an informative talk that resident Dr Dave Rosenthal said I learned a lot. Everyone in our
community needs to be aware of the issues presented by Marty regarding health and LTC insurance.

Health Screenings
1 to 4 pm

Blood Pressure Screening Abington Jefferson Health

Balance Assessment North Penn Physical Therapy
Immunization information Rite Aid (free goody bags for all participants!)
Posture Assessment Towamencin Physical Therapy

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R@G Mens Monthly Breakfast Club

Just when you thought you had it down pat, it changes!!
The R@G Mens Monthly Breakfast Club voted to
alternate sites for breakfast. In EVEN months, we will
meet at Park Place Diner and in ODD months at West
Main Diner.
Friday, April 15th Park Place Diner 709 Sumneytown Pike
Near West Point Pike
267-613-8496
Friday, May 20th Main Street Diner
805 West Main St. Lansdale

Breakfast is at 9:30 AM each month

To attend this monthly breakfast gathering on the third Friday of the
month, RSVP to Dave Rosenthal at davidr57@aol.com
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Coloring Gathering and Lunch

The next gathering will be held on April 15th
from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at the Clubhouse.
Cost $10, RSVP by April 13
For the April gathering, lunch will be ordered from Alices
Caf. Sign up and indicate a choice of sandwich Veggie
or Chicken Salad.
Bring along your coloring book and colored pencils.
Chair: Elyse Schatz

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FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE

APRIL 15TH

7:30 PM

FREE

DEFIANCE

Daniel Craig (aka James Bond) stars as Tuvia

Bielski, an ordinary citizen turned hero, in this action packed epic of family,
honor, vengeance and salvation. Defiance is a riveting adventure that
showcases the extraordinary true story of Bielski brothers, simple farmersoutnumbered and outgunned who turned a group of war refugees into
powerful freedom fighters. Tuvia, along with his unyielding brother, Zus
(Liev Schreiber) motivate hundreds of civilians to join their ranks against
the Nazi regime. Their inspirational story is a true testament to the
human spirit.
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
Aug. 19th
Sept. 16th

CHEF
A LETTER TO THREE WIVES
SARAH'S KEY
COOL HAND LUKE
THE BOY IN THE STRIPPED PAJAMAS

LADIES WHO LUNCH

Monday, April 18 RSVP by April 15
Spring Time Wear a flower, whether real or silk!
Or if you are adventuresome, wear your Spring
Bonnet
Restaurant:
Whitpain Tavern
Address:
1529 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA
Time:
12:30 PM
Please sign up at the Clubhouse so we can have an accurate count for the
restaurant. This event is limited to 24 people, as individual check payments are
utilized.
If you have any questions, please call Barbara Mishkin, 267-613-8782 or email
Barbara622@comcast.net. If you have an idea for a future theme, please let me
know.
We have introduced close to 100 people over the last 3 years at these
luncheons. Come meet your neighbors they are awesome!

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State and Federal Primary Day is Tuesday, April 26

The Reserve at Gwynedd votes at the Upper Gwynedd
Fire House
660 Garfield Ave. Voting District: Upper Gwynedd 7
Directions:
Turn right onto Morris Road
Turn right onto West Point Pike
Just before the Pizza Time Saloon, turn left onto Park Road
The Fire Company parking lot is a little down on the right
If you miss Park Road:
Turn left onto Garfield Ave.
The Fire House will be down on the left.
Turn left at the street immediately after the fire house

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9th Annual Golf Outing

The McNamara Open!
Monday, May 2nd
7:45 AM shotgun start
Mainland Golf Course RSVP: April 25
Chairperson: John McNamara
Cost $70 Golf, Cart & Lunch!
The event includes a
Continental breakfast at Mainland Golf Course
And a buffet lunch following golf back at the Reserve.
Lunch only for Spouse/Friends at $15.00

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Our View - Tuesday, May 3

Location: The Reserve Clubhouse.
Time: 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE
Please sign up in advance
Group Facilitator: Barbara Mishkin, 267-613-8782 or
Barbara622@comcast.net.
Our conversations are stimulating and thought provoking. We encourage new people to
join us - so please come to meet outstanding women at The Reserve with good
conversation and inspirational topics. Do you often want to give your opinion when you
watch talk TV? Do you always agree, or NEVER? WE WANT YOU!
If you would like to speak individually about a subject, please call me prior to the
meeting date. We have had a discussion about Medical matters with Dr. Alice Zal, a
talk about diversity from Dorothy Rizzo and a conversation about charter schools from
Michele Foster. All have been outstanding and we have learned a lot. We look forward
to hearing from our residents who are knowledgeable about any subject.
Bring a cup of coffee and we will get to know each other on a different level and provide
a setting for group dynamics. If you dont attend anything else at the Reserve, please
come! You dont need a friend to attend - after all, we all like to talk. We will bring joy
and laughter (yes, we laugh a lot which is the key to good health) to each others lives.
Come socialize once and you will be hooked! Please sign up at the Clubhouse there
is often standing room only now.

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AARP Driver Safety Courses

Updated Curriculum
Marc Satalof, Instructor 215-699-4444

Refresher Course
Wednesday, May 4th
10:00AM - 2:00 PM
$15.00/AARP Members & $20.00/Non-AARP
Make check to AARP
RSVP by APRIL 29th
This single day course is open only to participants who
have completed their 8 hour driver safety
program 36 months prior to taking this refresher course. It
provides 4 hours of comprehensive
instruction focusing on the effects of aging on driving. Your AARP membership card will be
required
to qualify for the discount. Some of the topics we will discuss are:
Knowing Ourselves, Safe driving strategies,
Our driving partners, Knowing our roads and highways,
Understanding our vehicles, Judging our driving fitness.
Upon successful completion of the program, each participant will receive a certificate which can
be submitted to your auto insurance company to request a premium discount.

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First Time Beginner Basic Course

Tuesday, May 10th & Wednesday, May 11th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
$15.00/AARP Members & $20.00/Non-AARP
Make check to AARP
RSVP by MAY 6th
This program provides 8 hours of comprehensive instruction focusing on the same topics
as the 4 hour course but is designed for first time participants and those who took the course over
3 years ago. Your AARP membership card will be required to qualify for the discount.
Upon successful completion of the program, each participant will receive a certificate
which can be submitted to your auto insurance company to request a premium discount.

Go to The Reserve website for newsletters,

news, resident directory, and much more!

www.reserveatgwynedd.com

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Second Annual Mah Jongg Mania

May 6th
$22.00
11:00 am 4:00

RSVP by April 4th

Maximum of 48 players

Please join your friends for the Second Annual Reserve @ Gwynedd
Maj Jong Tournament at our Clubhouse.
We will play four rounds of four games each for a total of 16 games for
the day. You will play with a new group of women after four games are played
and you will sit at a new table a total of four times. All players will get points
for every game played with the winner of each game receiving the most points
for that game. Everyone will have 16 chances to earn points. Wall games do
receive points. All players will have a personal score sheet. Rules and scorekeeping information will be provided at the tournament. Its easy!
After the four rounds are completed (16 games), the winners will be announced
and will receive prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There will be five other winners chosen by
lottery. Anyone can be a winner! A box lunch and beverages are included and will be served
after
Round 1. The days schedule will be provided at the tournament.
Please RSVP by April 4th. Reserve residents receive priority sign ups until April 4th.
Friends and family are invited to sign up after April 4th as space permits. We can accept a
maximum of 48 people. Groups of four players only!
Event Chairs: Elyse Topolsky and Linda Schwartz

New York City On Your Own

Wednesday, May 11th $34.00
9:00 am departure

Wait List Only

Enjoy a day in the Big Apple! Motorcoach transportation departs from the Reserve
at 9:00 am for the theatre district of Manhattan. Plenty of time to enjoy a
Broadway Show and some shopping! Departure back to the Reserve leaves at 5:30
pm to arrive back to the Reserve by 8:30 pm.
This tour is open to Reservists ONLY until March 18th. After March 18th, any
remaining seats on the bus will be open to friends and family.
Chairs: Miriam Lewin and Sandy Balaban

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HGTV Design Studio

Interior Design Program and Lunch
Tuesday, May 24
1 to 3 pm
At Bassetts Furniture, Montgomeryville
RSVP by May 13
FREE
Please join your neighbors for a fun-filled
afternoon at Bassett Furniture located at
578 Bethlehem Pike (Route 309),
Montgomeryville, PA. An exciting design
presentation will be given in their HGTV
Design Studio with interior designer Marie
S. Kooker. A buffet lunch with assorted sandwiches will be provided.
HGTV has partnered with Bassett Furniture, Sherwin Williams Paint and
Shaw Flooring. In the design center at Bassett, you will have the
opportunity to experience the newest trends in paint, fabric, rugs and
furniture!
Marie Kooker is Vice President at Bassett Furniture and has forty years of
experience in the industry. She is an accomplished Interior Designer and is
also well-versed in Feng Shui.
Transportation for this event is via carpool. Please indicate if you can drive
when you sign up.
Chair: Tori Graves

BINGO AND PIZZA NIGHT

Wednesday, May 25th
RSVP Date: May 1st
Bingo and Pizza is back again!! Come one, come all for another
fun evening at the Clubhouse on Wednesday, May 25th.
Sign up in advance and pay $10.00 by May 1st for Bingo and
Pizza. Pay $5.00 cash at the door for Bingo only.
The more people we have the greater your
chance of winning a big payoff.
Remember to RSVP and pay by May 1st
for Bingo and Pizza!!
Hosted by the Social Committee
Chairpersons: Betty Petrusa and Frances Barnett
Pizza will be served at 7:00 PM Bingo will begin at 7:30 PM

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Memorial Day Picnic At the Clubhouse

Reserve Picnic Monday, May 30th
5:00 PM 8:00 PM
Free BYOE
Pack your picnic dinner and beverages and
head to the clubhouse on Memorial Day!
Bring Your Own Everything.
Paper products will be provided by the Social Committee.
Enjoy a picnic with neighbors.
Tables and Chairs will be arranged on the patio areas weather
permitting. If the weather is inclement enjoy an indoor picnic in
the clubhouse
Sign up at the Clubhouse
Hosted by the Social Committee

Car Sh w
Saturday, June 11th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Clubhouse parking lot
The Reserves first Car Show will take place on June 11. 50+ cars from antiques
to present, including muscle cars, imports and a variety of sports cars will compete
for best of show in several categories! It will be a great time to stroll around the
clubhouse parking lot on Saturday, June 11th. In addition to great cars, enjoy food
and music. The show is open to Reservists and their friends and family. Those
interested in having a car in the show should contact Tori Graves. Proceeds from
this event benefits the Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education (DARE) program
conducted by the Upper Gwynedd Police in area schools.
The Car Show committee includes Andy Cohen, Lynne Cohen, Joel Cooperman,
Fran Darby, Art Gordon, Dorothy Rizzo, Anthony Santangelo, Millie Seiberlich.
To join this committee and help at the event, please contact Tori Graves.
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Kiss Me Kate
Wednesday, June 8th
RSPV by April 1st
8:00 pm show
$29.75 per ticket

Act II Playhouse, Ambler, PA

Enjoy the music and lyrics of Cole Porters Kiss Me Kate playing at the Act II
theatre in Ambler, PA. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, the classic
backstage romantic comedy musical includes songs like Too Darn Hot. The
theater is located at 50 East Butler Avenue.
A group of tickets have been reserved exclusively for Reservists. Ticket prices are
$29.75 per ticket. Dont wait! Sign up for your tickets today!
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SPRING AWAKENING
BUS TRIP TO CHANTICLEER GARDENS AND THE BRANDYWINE
RIVER ART MUSEUM

Friday, June 17th - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

$42.00 pp

Join us for an inspirational outing that gladdens the eye and

renews the spirit.
Spend the morning on a self-guided tour of the unique and
breathtaking Chanticleer Gardens. Then lunch by the
Brandywine River in the Museum Caf followed by a
guided tour of the galleries featuring the romantic art of the
Hudson River School.
Depart the Reserve at 9:30 am sharp on a Hagey Bus.
-Arrive Chanticleer Gardens at 10:15 am.
-Depart Chanticleer at 12:00 pm.
-Arrive Brandywine River Art Museum at 12:45 pm for lunch. We will be enjoying
lunch together in the Museum Caf overlooking the beautiful Brandywine River.
Lunch in the Museum Caf will be an additional cost.
-Guided Tour of the Art Galleries at 1:45 pm (approximately a 1 hour tour).
-Arrive back at the Reserve by 4:30 pm.
Cost: $42.00 per person - includes transportation, admission to Chanticleer
Gardens and a guided tour of the Brandywine Art Museum. Lunch in the Museum
Caf will be an additional cost.
Maximum number of people: 54 Minimum number needed: 40

RSVP by: Friday, May 20th.

Chairpersons: Natalie Blum and Betty Petrusa

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Summer Solstice
At Sunset Pointe at the Reserve
Monday, June 20th

(next to 425 Primrose Drive)

Bring a blanket, bring a chair

Dont be late just be there!
4th annual solstice is the event
The stars above will be our tent
June 20th is the date
Just walk over and dont be late!
Bring a glass, some wine or some booze
Or bring some pretzels or another snack if you choose.
Chocolate covered strawberries will again be on the menu
Sunset Pointe at the Reserve is the venue
No RSVP is required nor a signup sheet
Walk over and new neighbors you will happily meet
See you there Or youll be square!
Chairs: Barbara Mishkin and Elyse Schatz
When is the Summer Solstice?
The solstice heralds the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2016, the solstice
falls on June 20th. Sunrise is 5:32 a.m. and sunset is 8:33 and dark is at 9:36.
The timing of the solstice depends on when the Sun reaches its farthest point north of the
equator. In temperate regions, we notice that the Sun is higher in the sky throughout the day and
its rays strike Earth at a more direct angle, causing the efficient warming we call summer.

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Crab Night Is Coming Back!!!!!

On The Patio Saturday Night July 30th
6:30 PM
Save the date for our fun, fabulous and filling
feast of hard shell crabs, shrimp and other
goodies!! You and other crabbies will be
cracking shells again this summer and enjoying the best the mid-Atlantic has to offer! Details to follow in an upcoming Newsletter.
Chairs: Elyse and Stuart Schatz
Harriet and Ed Stein

Learning Adventures presents

Monday Night Movie with Moylan Mills
Chairs: Lana Dishler and Elaine Schutzbank
Monday, May 9th
RSVP: May 6th

7:00 PM
$8.00

CLOSER

One of Nichols' last films, this cinematic triumph is a study of modern

relationships as we watch two couples searching for the formula for a
fulfilling connection. In many ways this film is an update of CARNAL
KNOWLEDGE. Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Clive Owen, and Natalie
Portman star in this corrosive, powerful dissection of love and sex in the 21st century.

Niccolo Paganini Musics First Superstar

Wednesday, April 13th
7:30 pm
At the Clubhouse
RSVP by April 6th
$10
Enjoy an in depth look at Paganini with presenters Lloyd Smith and
Nancy Bean, Philadelphia Orchestra, retired and half of the Wister
Quartet. Discover Paganinis extraordinary artistic development and
his revolutionary violin technique through discussion as well as
demonstrations.
In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy a Paganini duet
played by Nancy and Lloyd.
Chair: Mary Groll

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Sunni, Shia, and Kurd: Understanding

Middle Eastern Politics
Lesley Solomon, Ph.D.
Wednesday, April 20th, 7:30 pm
RSVP by April 18th $10
How much do you know about these three divergent
factions that struggle for power and influence in the Middle
East today? Dr. Solomon will present a short history of the
schisms in Islam and relate these divisions to present-day conflicts. She will
provide us with a better understanding of complex tribal interactions so we can
better interpret what we read and hear about in the news. A fascinating,
informative evening not to be missed!
Dr. Solomon earned her B.A. in history and Ph.D. in International Relations from
the University of Pennsylvania. During her 40-year career in education, she has
taught every grade from middle school through college, supervised teachers, and
led curriculum development. Presently, she teaches courses for teachers on
Teaching East Asia.

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MARILYN MONROE: THE FACTS BEHIND THE
FIGURE
Norman Rubin, local expert
Monday, May 2nd, 7:30 pm $10.00
R.S.V.P. by April 29th
Get a previously unseen view of Marilyn Monroes entire life, her three marriages
and her untimely death in 1962 at the age of 36. Think you already know
everything about the life of this Hollywood legend? Youll be amazed. Over 50
years later, she still intrigues us.
Norman Rubin is a multi-talented guy. An Electrical Engineering graduate from
City College of New York, with a graduate resume from New York University and
Drexel, Norman has spent much of his career in Electronic Circuit and Systems
Design. He has applied technology to help those with special needs and led the
team that designed the voice communication system for the Space Shuttle.
He is an experienced lecturer on a wide variety of subjects. Marilyn Monroe is just
one of them. Enjoy.

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Literary Comparative with Bev Rosen

Monday, June 13
7:30 pm
Stay tuned.. More details on the Literary Work and Film to be discussed will be
provided soon.

The Life of a Chef

Tuesday, June 21
7:30 pm
At the Clubhouse
$8
RSVP by June 15
Pierre H. Rausch CEC,WCC,AAC.HOF has become an
Icon in the culinary world not only in his local chapter the
Delaware Valley Chef Association but also the national stage
as well. Currently Pierre holds the office of Chairman of
Public Relations on the National Academy of Chefs, and also
serves as Vice Conseiller Culinaire Provincial Baillage de
Delaware Valley, Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter Vice Chair
Cons. Culinaire and National.
Pierres love for cooking started at a very early age after graduating from High School in
1957 in West Germany. He served as an apprentice chef in Europe working in seasonal
hotels and restaurants and learned the very important kitchen language, French. He arrived
in America in 1964. In subsequent years he has worked as executive Chef in some of the
finest country club, hotels, and restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia region. A Certified
Executive Chef since 1976, he has received many awards including the Chapter Chef of the
Year, Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award, and Presidential Achievement Awards.
Pierres program will enlighten us on what it means to be Professional (Chef that is). He will
also touch on the influences of many cuisines and discuss how the Philadelphia restaurant
scene change over the years and why?
Bring your question, too!
Chair: Lana Dishler

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Book Discussions
Nonfiction Book Discussion Frank Browne
For information on the Non-Fiction Book Club or to be put on our email
list, contact Frank Browne at fxbrowne@aol.com.

Fiction Book Discussion - Lana Dishler and Maryellen Foulke

Wednesday, May 18th at 7:30 PM
Book: The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi
Location: Clubhouse Multipurpose Room near Kitchen
Everyone is welcome. Simply read the book and come to the discussion.
RSVP to Lana Dishler ladishler@aol.com

Next Discussion: July 13

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Impromptu Womens Dinner and Movie

Chair: Nancy Jensen
Look for details in the Friday Emails from Tori Graves
Movies are usually during the week at the Ambler Movie Theatre.
Dinner is usually at the restaurant within walking distance of the movie.

Impromptu Mens Dinner and Movie Nights

Watch for Lifestyles Weekly Activity Updates or ask a friend to keep you in the loop, if you don't do emails,
for information on our R@G Impromptu Movie Outings.
Bruce Raskin will be arranging movie outings for men when he thinks there is a movie which would appeal to
many residents. There is no sign up or pre-payment necessary. All necessary information:
Movie title, date, time, where to meet, etc. will be emailed the Friday before the movie
outing. All you need to do is show up at the specified place and meet the group there.
Those interested in receiving Mens Dinner & Movie Night Announcements
& Reminders via Direct Email, send an email to the committee chairman, Bruce
Raskin at address brucellyn@gmail.com or call 215-699-6600.

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Art Class
Classes are held on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. The instructor is
Ann Brennan. A four week session runs $50. Sign up at the clubhouse.
Contact: Frances Barnett

Staying Fit
Forever Young
This fitness class if for Guys and Gals. The program use chair exercises as well as hand weights and is good for
all fitness levels.
Tuesdays 11:30 to 12:30 pm 8 classes for $40
Thursdays 9:30 to 10:30 am 8 classes for $40
Instructor: Frank Richardson
New participants always welcome!!
Thank you!

YOGA CLASS
Begin or continue to develop your yoga practice as the seasons change!
These Wednesday classes will allow you to discover more about your body, mind and breath as you
strengthen and lengthen your body. Don't miss this chance to explore as you experience the benefits
of yoga. Asana (poses), meditation, pranayama (breath work) and Ayurvedic wellness will all be
taught.
Inner peace, strengthening and lengthening your muscles, and better concentration are all benefits of
a regular yoga practice. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and have fun on the path to
health and wellness.
Wednesdays 5:45pm- 6:45pm
Wednesdays
Pay for 5 = $60
Pay for 3 = $40
Pay for 2 = $30
Drop in is $16 per class
Please sign up at the clubhouse!
Questions? Please contact Lisa Pistilli at 610-348-1041 or email nilegoddess@comcast.net

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FITNESS CLASSES FOR YOU!! Sign up at the clubhouse

Total Body Workout
Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:15 pm in the fitness center. $40 for 8 classes
The next session begins on April 4th. Sign up at the clubhouse.
Instructor: Stephanie Bennett. A minimum of 5 participants are needed.

ZUMBA
Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 am
Dates for class are March 29th, April5th, 12th, 19th, and April 26th
$80 for 8 classes. Sign up by March 1st. 4 students needed to run the class
Instructor: Donna Harris
Dance Aerobics - Sherry Levine
I wanted to inform you that due to a very low number of participants in the past, it has been
decided that the Tuesday evening Dance Aerobics class will no longer take place.
Anyone who wishes to participate in a similar class could attend our Wednesday morning Move
to the Music class.
It too is a low impact aerobics and line dance class, which requires no previous dance
experience and is FREE.
It will meet Wednesday mornings from 9 - 10 beginning on April 27th

Move to the Music - Sherry Levine

Class will resume on Wednesday, April 27th

Our Move to the Music class meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 AM in the
aerobics room. We welcome any resident who wishes to participate in this FREE, low impact
aerobics and line dance class. No previous experience is necessary, only a willingness to try.

Water Aerobics Myra Skolnick

This takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM in the indoor pool
where the water is warm and perfect for exercising.
We do 30-40 minutes of aerobics from high impact to a comfort level that you enjoy. We include a series of
weight exercises and stretches. We have lots of fun and there is no fee for this class. No prior experience is
needed. You may come as often as you wish. We look forward to seeing you. This is a co-ed class!!

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Free Events in the Lansdale Area

2016 Spring Musical: Once Upon A Mattress
Based loosely on Hans Christian Andersons beloved fable, The Princess and the Pea, this
toe-tapping and delightful musical has a slew of wonderful songs by turns hilarious and raucous,
romantic and melodic. With a rollicking spin on the familiar classic tale of courtship and
comeuppance, the production also provides some side-splitting shenanigans.
Once Upon A Mattress is a show the entire family will love. Youll leave humming many of the
delightful songs and show-stopping numbers. Chances are you'll never look at happily ever
after quite the same way again!
PERFORMANCES:
GOLD CARD MATINEE: April 27 @ 1:00 PM Free to Senior Citizens
School will be in session; please do not arrive prior to noon
Parking will be limited; please car pool or do drop-off & pick-up

North Penn High School Spring Chorus Concert

Thursday, May 26th
North Penn High School

1340 Valley Forge Road

FREE

Cinema Under the Stars Parkside Place Upper Gwynedd Township

Friday, June 17th at dusk
Pack up your blankets and bring your family to enjoy an evening in the park. This movie is
family-friendly and free! This movie is weather permitting. Attendees are welcome to bring low
sitting chairs and snacks! Movie title: Coming Soon!

Night Sky Campout

Friday July 8 - Sat. July 9
Spend a night under the summer sky with your family and friends. This is your
opportunity to have an authentic camp out in Parkside Place. Games, food, music,
movie showing and a campfire will be provided by Keystone Fellowship. Interested in
camping, Register www.uppergwynedd.org

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Clubs at the Reserve at Gwynedd

Clubs are open to all residents.

Everyone is welcome!

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - Marvin Sodicoff / Miriam Silver

R@G Photography Club meetings have been CANCELLED for the winter
months beginning with the January meeting. The meetings will resume in the
spring and you will receive notice. However, the club will still function by
email. The theme is "line" and photos should still be sent to Marvin for distribution periodically.
While the actual winter meetings have been cancelled, email has provided us with the technology
to have virtual meetings, so keep those photos coming.

The Reserve Singers - Co-Ed Singing Group

All interested Residents are welcome.
Do you like singing in the shower, in your car, anywhere? If you do,
you may want to join the new Reserve Co-Ed Singing Group. We
are an informal singing group which meets every two weeks to sing
along with music for fun. No formal training or great vocal cords are needed.
The Reserve Singers is a fun group for those who just like to sing and have fun.
If you have any questions or plan to attend, please RSVP to Frank Browne at
fxbrowne@aol.com.

PET CLUB - Contact Person: Charlotte Mayne

No more pet events are planned for the time being, but we always welcome suggestions
from community residents for potential events. Also, if you would like to join our
committee of pet lovers, please let me know) ! (maynec@aol.com
If you are new to the community and would like to be included in email information from
the Pet Club regarding different issues/events that affect our pets, please email
Charlotte Mayne (maynec@aol.com).
For information about our group and pet events, please contact one of the following Pet
Club Committee members:
Charlotte Mayne ( maynec@aol.com) or (215-661-8544), Adele Willensky (267-2228824), Ted Rich (215-699-2404), Kathy Santangelo (215-699-6228), Barbara Hoffman
(215-850-2324), Jack Trautenberg (215-613-8244), John Henry (267-449-1584), Kathy
Connor or Mickie McGrath (484-343-6741)
~ Yes, my dog is spoiled. I don't consider that a problem. I consider that my goal. ~
(Robin Bennett)

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Card and Board Games

Bridge - Friday Intermediate to Advanced
Friday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Clubhouse cardroom.
Players must be proficient in the following conventions: Stayman, weak two,
Jacoby transfer, Blackwood, negative double and Gerber.
To play, please sign up in the clubhouse. Please remove your name if your plans change.

Canasta Contact Person:

Phyllis Rosenberg

215-616-2416

Every Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 pm in the Card Room of the Clubhouse. Please call Phyllis
if planning to attend. For those of you who are interested in learning or need a refresher course.
Please contact Phyllis to arrange a meeting to decide on the best time for a class.

Gin Rummy Contact Bruce Raskin

Tuesdays in the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM. Players of all levels invited. Come for a
quick review of the rules & scoring of Hollywood Gin & a few games. Cards & score pads will
be provided; just show up ready to play & have a good time! Please RSVP to Bruce
Raskin
215 699 6600 brucellyn@gmail.com

Poker - Contact Person: Sandy Wilk

We meet every Tuesday at 7:15 pm in the Card Room of the Clubhouse. Please contact Sandy if
you are planning to attend. Prior sign-up is required. Lessons are available upon request.

Pinochle Contact Person: Sylvia Mandel

Every Wednesday evening at 7 pm in the Card Room. Singles and all residents - please join us.

Scrabble

Contact person: Sharon Wolf.

The Scrabble group meets every Tuesday afternoon at 2 PM in the Card Room.
Any new residents who enjoy playing Scrabble are invited to join our Tuesday
afternoon games.

Mah Jongg - Monday

Contact Person: Andi Kuptsow

Mondays in the Clubhouse Card Room at 12:00 pm

Mah Jongg - Thursday

Contact Person: Judi Getto

We meet every Thursday afternoon at 12:00 PM in the Card Room of the
clubhouse. Please call Judi by Wednesday evening if you are planning to attend.

Rummikid

Monday evenings at 7:00 PM to the card room at the Clubhouse to play Rummikid. If you have
a set of Rummikid or Rummikub, bring it and join our tables to enjoy the evening with residents
at The Reserve. If you dont have a set of Rummikid, please also join our tables as we do have
a few sets of the game.

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Arts and Crafts

Knitting - Contact Person: Sandy Bank
Tuesdays, Mar 29th, April 12th, 26th, May 10th, 24th, June 7th, 21st
We meet by the Clubhouses Fireplace every other Tuesday at 1:00 PM to socialize and
work on our favorite projects. Bring a project you are currently working on.

Sports
Ladies Golf

Contact Person: Jo Rich

The Ladies golf at Center Square Golf Course. We will play every Wednesday morning,
weather permitting. If interested or want more information, call Jo at 215-699-2404 or email
Jorich42@verizon.net

Tennis Contact Person: Bob Hartman

If anyone is interested in playing tennis in the spring please contact Bob Hartman at
hjrjhart@comcast.net I am attempting to put a group together.

Billiards

Contact person: Frank Astolfi 215-699-3671

If you want to be part of the mailing list, send email to fkastolfi@comcast.net

Bowling - Contact Person: Frank Astolfi

215-699-3671
NEW SCHEDULE: Join in the fun. Bowling every Tuesday at 3:15 at Facenda
Whittaker Lanes throughout the fall, winter, and spring Questions:
fkastolfi@comcast.net

Darts - Contact Person: Frank Swanson

By email schedule. Sign up and information will be emailed to you.

Table Tennis Contact Person: Jerry Raznov

Organized play: Every Monday, 7:00PM. Open play is always available. The table is in the
Aerobics Room

Wallyball - Contact: Frank Browne

fxbrowne@aol.com
We play Wallyball every two weeks at the Lansdale YMCA on Main Street. Wallyball
is volleyball played in a racquetball court. This club is for players who want to play
wallyball for fun. No experience necessary; we will explain the game to you. The cost
will be $10 per night per person ($5 per night for seniors). Contact Frank Browne at
fxbrowne@aol.com

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Co-Ed Water Volleyball Contact Frank Browne

We are playing water volleyball every two weeks at 7 PM.
Location: Indoor pool
The game is played at a fun, easy manner. There is no spiking of the ball or
hard playing. You dont have to be a great volleyball player. Just come out
for a fun time. It is a neat way to spend the evening in the pool having fun
and getting exercise.
If youre interested in playing water volleyball or have any questions, please contact Frank
Browne at fxbrowne@aol.com

Golden Duffers Al Chalek

As I write this we are blessed with spring like weather. Temperatures reached into the 80's the
last two days and the 10 day forecast is temperatures in the 60's and 70's, so the golf season is
underway.
We played yesterday, March 10th, and it was wonderful. Not our games, but just being in the
open air in comfort.
We have made arrangements for the McNamara Open. It will be at Mainland on Monday, May
2nd. Specific details to follow. Early indications to play are appreciated so we can get a sense of the
number of participants. You can email to me or John.
We're looking forward to another great golf season and also to greet our snowbirds returning
from Florida.
See you soon

Puzzle Corner Ken Levine

Please send your answers to Ken Levine at chefken2@comcast.net
Winners and answers will follow in the next newsletter.
Puzzle #114
What do all the words have in common?
Banana
Potato
Grammar
Dresser
Revive
Uneven
Assess
Puzzle # 115
Using all the numerals 1, 7, 7, 7, and 7, create the number 100.
Use all 5 numerals, once only, with any of the operations , +, --, X, dividing and
parentheses.
Winners: #111. Amy Gray;
Wales

#112. Steve Wales , Marge Boxbaum; #113. Steve

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MEDICAL ADVOCATES GROUP

Medications are critical to health but when they are no longer needed they become a serious health
risk to family members and pets. This can happen through accidental exposure or intentional misuse
of the drugs/unused supplements if they are not disposed properly. Do not flush medications down
the toilet or sink where they may endanger the ecosystem. In Upper Gwynedd the best thing to do is
take them to the Police Department where there is a specific, safe receptacle in the lobby for drug disposal. If
you cannot do this, remove the drugs from their containers, mix together with wet garbage such as cooked food
or coffee grounds. Block out any identifying information such as your name, prescription number and address on
the empty prescription containers before throwing them away to prevent identity theft.
Surprising contributors to weight gain: Nearly 70% of Americans are overweight and 38% of those are obese.
The basic equation in weight gain is taking in more calories than are burned off. But there is increasing
awareness that its not that simple. Compared to 1960, we are now more sedentary, eat up to 400 more calories
per day, eat more processed food and have diets containing 13% more sugars, especially high-fructose corn
syrup which is particularly adept at promoting fat storage. Another casualty of an unhealthy diet is our gut
microbiotathe trillions of microorganisms that reside in our intestinal tracts. Fiber-rich plants and fermented
foods nourish gut bacteria but are lacking in the average American diet. Gut bacteria not only aid digestion but
also influence appetite, fat absorption and metabolism. Antibiotics, which are over prescribed by doctors and are
inappropriately used in animals, kill off our healthy bacteria. Other drugs such as antidepressants, antipsychotics,
insulin, steroids, statins, beta-blockers, birth control pills, antihistamines and anticonvulsants are notorious
causes of weight gain.
Inadequate sleep is linked with weight gain. Sleep apnea is closely tied to obesity. Sleep deprivation
causes changes in hormones that affect appetite and fat storage. Environmental toxins, which are everywhere in
us and around us, may have a role in weight gain. Endocrine disruptors interfere with the signaling of hormones
and adversely affect growth, development and metabolism. Despite all these factors, diet and exercise are still
the most powerful tools for achieving and maintaining optimal weight.
Boost your hearing by changing your environment. Decrease background noise: Turn off music or the TV
when you are having a conversation. When going to a restaurant, sit with your dinner partner in front of you, the
kitchen/restaurant noise behind you. Chose a quiet restaurant or go at an off-peak time. Use assistive devices to
let you hear better: For the TV turn on the closed captioning feature. For the doorbell or smoke alarms get
devices with louder signals or flashing lights. Use the assistive listening systems available in many public places
such as a courtroom, movie theater or auditorium. Use visual cues to help you understand what someone is
saying. Talk in well-lighted areas so you can see the speakers face and expressions. Watch the speakers mouth
to help you pick up on words. Get close to the sound~~be close to the person you are speaking with. At public
events sit near the front. Try to reduce the echo of your environment such as hard floors, which make sound
bounce and hard to interpret. Ask people to speak up and slow down.
If you are going on an extended trip and ask your doctor for an antibiotics in case of illness, make sure the drugs
prescribed are not Cipro or Levaquin. These powerful drugs have dangerous adverse side effects. Ask your
doctor for safer medications or non-drug alternatives such as milk of magnesia tablets for prevention.
Robert Steinfeld, MD
David Rosenthal, MD
Mary Lindner, RN

The Medical Advocates Group and its publications are not sponsored by, affiliated with, reviewed or approved
by The Reserve at Gwynedd or any representative thereof.

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Community Management Team

As you know our Management Office is a very busy place. Though we would love to speak to
each of you at all times throughout the day we find that in order to best serve you we must establish
office hours. This schedule will help us to give you our full attention and will give us the time to do the
necessary work in order for the community to run properly. We thank you for your cooperation.

Management Office Hours: Monday Friday 11am 3pm

If you need to reach us at times other than those listed please send us an email, leave a
voicemail or write your questions on the sheet at the front desk. We will get back to you at
our earliest convenience. Thank you.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Upper Gwynedd Police Non-Emergency Number 215-699-5862
Emergency Mid Atlantic Management 215-699-8077
Dial 0 once the connecting Mid-Atlantic Management message begins, dial 0 again.
is no need to enter the community number.)

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Management Office Cindy Andress - Manager

215-699-8077 Extension 1
Cindy.Andress@associa.us
Lifestyle Coordinator Tori Graves
215-699-8077 Extension 2
Victoria.Graves@associa.us
Community Administrator Karen Toth
215-699-8077 Extension 3
Karen.Toth@associa.us

Correspondence:
Please do not mail correspondence for the Management Office or the Board to the PO Box where you
send your monthly fees. All correspondence should be mailed to 301 Primrose Drive, Upper Gwynedd,
and PA 19446.

Emergency Phone Calls:

If you need to reach the Management Office after hours, please dial 215-699-8077 and dial 0. Once
connected, please dial 5 to reach an operator. A member of the Associa Mid-Atlantic team will contact you.

Visit Mid Atlantic website:

www.associamidatlantic.com

Visit Reserve at Gwynedd Website: www.reserveatgwynedd.com

Pulte Warranty Contact Information:
Email:
NECWarranty@Pulte.com
908-766-5282
Mail:
Pulte Group
222 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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Newsletter Staff
Editor June Browne Reporters- Committee and Event Chairpersons
Proofreader: Betty Petrusa
Distribution Team: Peggy Carey and Bobbi Fine
Lifestyle Coordinator Tori Graves
Photographers Marvin Sodicoff, Gerry Crowley

The Reserve at Gwynedd Clubhouse

301 Primrose Drive
Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: 215-699-8077
FAX: 484-754-5771