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VOL. 36 ISSUE 6 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF CENTURY VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 2017
INSIDE
Nutrition and Health: Diabetes.......... A21 Political.............................................. B8
S E C T I ON A
REMINDER
Condo Mortgages.............................. A25 WPB Summer Show Schedule............ B12
President's Report............................... A2 Entertainment.................................. A27 Safety/Transportation....................... B14
Broadband: Comcast Falls Short........... A3 MONTHLY BUS SCHEDULE SEE PAGE B21
D E LE G AT E M E E T I N G
Honor Flight Photos.......................... A32 Legal................................................ B19
Editorial.............................................. A4 Library News..................................... B20
SEC TION B Friday 6/2/17
Delegate Assembly Minutes................. A5 Classified.......................................... B22
A Father's Day to Remember................ B2 Sports Page...................................... B23
9:30AM in the Theater
Credit Union Merger............................ A7
Alzheimer's: The Longest Day.............. A9
MONTHLY BUS SCHEDULE SEE PAGE B21
Ask Olivia............................................ B2
Read recent back issues at: Local Dining: Seasons 52................... B27
Hurricane Preparedness Guide........... A13 Need a Haircut?................................... B3 Norton Museum: Art After Dark......... B26 www.uco-reporter.blogspot.com
The Reader's Corner........................... A14 How Sweet it Is!.................................. B4 Faith and State: A Commentary......... B27
Clerk Bock's Financial Report............. A20 MONTHLY BUS SCHEDULE SEE PAGE B21
Email articles & comments:
Let Joe/Mary Do It............................... B5
ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com Around Century Village...................... B28
Organizational News........................... B6
COMPARISON
COMPARISON COMPARISON OF SERVICES AND RATES
OF SERVICES
OF SERVICES
AND RATES
AND RATES
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
ATLANTIC
ATLANTIC COMCAST
COMCAST
BROADBAND
BROADBAND
SERVICE
SERVICE
TIER TIER HD DIGITAL
HD DIGITAL
PLUSPLUS
- 300+- 300+
CHANNELS
CHANNELS
HD DIGITAL
HD DIGITAL
PREFERED
PREFERED
- 180+- 180+
CHANNELS
CHANNELS
HBO, HBO,
EPIX,EPIX,
STARZ,
STARZ,
ENCOREENCORE 50 MUSIC
50 MUSIC
CHANNELS,
CHANNELS,
HBO HBO
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT 1 HD 1
DVR,
HD DVR,
2 HD 2
DTAs
HD DTAs 1 X1 DVR,
1 X1 DVR,
1 X1 COMPANION,
1 X1 COMPANION,
1 HD 1
DTA
HD DTA
BULKBULK
VIDEO
VIDEO
RATERATE $29.00
$29.00 $28.99
$28.99
TERMTERM
OF AGREEMENT
OF AGREEMENT
10 YEARS
10 YEARS 10 YEARS
10 YEARS
ANNUAL
ANNUAL
INCREASE
INCREASE $1.25$1.25
FIXEDFIXED 3% 3%
COMMON
COMMON
AREAAREA MULTIPLE
MULTIPLE
ACCOUNTS
ACCOUNTS
+ + 78 VIDEO
78 VIDEO
OR INTERNET
OR INTERNET
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
HOTSPOTS
HOTSPOTS
COURTESY
COURTESY
ACCOUNTS
ACCOUNTS
3 COMMUNITY
3 COMMUNITY
CHANNELS
CHANNELS 2 COMMUNITY
2 COMMUNITY
CHANNELS
CHANNELS
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
INTERNET
INTERNET
100 MBIT
100 MBIT
@ $21.99
@ $21.99
INCLUDING
INCLUDING
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
75 MBIT
75 MBIT
@ $26.99
@ $26.99
INCLUDING
INCLUDING
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
WITHWITH
MODEMMODEM
$27.00
$27.00 MODEM
MODEM
INCLUDED.
INCLUDED.
OPTIONALTELEPHONE
OPTIONALTELEPHONE $25.00
$25.00 $25.00
$25.00
TRUCK
TRUCK
ROLLROLL
FEE FEE NONE,
NONE,
FREEFREE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE $60.00
$60.00
CUSTOMER
CUSTOMER
REP. REP. ON SITE
ON SITE
SERVICE
SERVICE
CENTER
CENTER COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT
REP. REP.
SEASONAL
SEASONAL
HOLDHOLD YES YES YES YES
SIGNING
SIGNING
BONUS
BONUS $450 $450
PER UNIT
PER UNIT
= $3,534,300
= $3,534,300 $350 $350
PER UNIT
PER UNIT
= $2,748,900
= $2,748,900
REMARKS
REMARKS SELECTION
SELECTION
OF OPTIONAL
OF OPTIONAL
INTERNET
INTERNET
SELECTION
SELECTION
OF OPTIONAL
OF OPTIONAL
INTERNET
INTERNET
BRINGS
BRINGS
VOICE
VOICE
COMMAND
COMMAND
TiVo T-6.
TiVo T-6.
BRINGS
BRINGS
VOICE
VOICE
COMMAND
COMMAND
XFINITY
XFINITY
X1. X1.
RECORD
RECORD
6 PROGRAMS
6 PROGRAMS
AT ONCE.
AT ONCE.RECORD
RECORD
6 PROGRAMS
6 PROGRAMS
AT ONCE.
AT ONCE.
JUNE 2017 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A3
BROADBAND
COMCAST FINAL OFFER FALLS SHORT
BY LANNY HOWE
Myron Silverman,
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JUNE 2017 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A5
The
DANGER Alligator
They are not pets. Surfaces
ALLIGATORS are
dangerous creatures. Again
Don't think your Letter to the Editor by Rosemarie Fuentes
children and pets are The alligator surfaced again in the fifty minutes.
This paper marks the halfway Hello. Once again, I want to Over the last few weeks I have
mark for the year 2017. It doesnt remind you of the article written by attended meetings at UCO in which
seem possible that time goes by so Lanny Howe in this issue on AMR, the discussion topic mostly focused
quickly. It surely has been a busy what is covered and what isn't, and on issues dealing with problems that
year so far. We have two new VPs the difference between AMR and Fire associations are coping with. A major
and, along with those of us finishing
our remaining terms, we have been
and Rescue. Read it- it is important concern seems to be related to how Ed Black
information. the association is managed. A basic
attending meetings, watching the A quick look at the calendar assumption for all condo owners to Coventry Easthampton
progress of our village, and trying tells me that the invasion of the understand is that board members Norwich Plymouth
our best to help you. In addition to grandkids is about to begin. This is are all volunteers who live in their
the Broadband Committee meetings, Sheffield Stratford
a wonderful time to have all of your building and want to help make
there are the regularly scheduled Waltham
electronic gadgets ready for them by sure their investment is protected.
meetings with the Insurance, Bids, replacing batteries so they are ready In a perfect world, these volunteers Our vendor has all the buses in
Communications, Advisory, and
to use again. Don't forget to stock will work together to ensure a joint service and all are using Propane
Officers Committees and many
up a supply of batteries! cooperative effort to make this goal now. Resident responses have been
more. Added to this hectic schedule,
UCO President David Israel has been Now, what to do on the second achievable. However, we know that we good with all equipment installed
having neighborhood meetings day of the visit?. do not live in a perfect world and thus save the ID Swipe reader. Even the
with buildings split into the I'm suggesting a trip or trips to therein lies the rub. We know that Stops show the intersection rather
quadrants that the vice presidents some of the the nature centers in the many unit owners are only concerned than the building nearest. We also
are responsible for. These meetings County. about what impacts them personally. hope to begin some new excursion
are relaxed, informative, and Okeeheelee Nature Center, 7715 It is difficult sometimes for a board runs to different locations for anyone
friendly. We encourage you to bring Forest Hill Blvd., is very easy to access member to act dispassionately on one interested. We encourage anyone
any subject, gripe, or maybe even a and offers many things to do for all issues that impact all unit owners. with suggestions to contact Lorrie of
compliment, when your building is ages. However, it is important when you me so we may provide more choices
called to participate. The feedback Green Cay Nature Center & are a board member not to get stuck
each month during the off season.
is very positive and you know what Wetlands, 12800 Hagen Ranch on trivial matters and stick to the big
The honor flight was handled very
else? There are great snacks, too! Road, Boynton Beach, is another very issues. Board members need to think
John Hess, Recording Secretary, is well by our new bus company and
interesting site to visit. beyond their personal opinions and
the person responsible for setting the Still another is Wakodahatchee ask themselves Is this good for their they made our participants feel
dates. If you havent heard from him Wetlands, 493-6000, at 13026 Jog building and not just for them as an comfortable.
yet, call the UCO office, 683-9189 Road, Delray Beach. This wetland individual? As a board member you My Association has updated
and leave a message for him. is very popular for birdwatchers and are representing everyone. I urge all our Articles of Incorporation and
On a personal note I want to nature photography. board members to recognize that Declaration to bring our documents
thank everyone in our Village for Once these sites have been visited their main obligation is to ensure that into the 21st century. The model
their overwhelming support of the and you need more info come to the you have done all that is necessary documents, you may be relying on, are
Honor Flight. I have received a note office and get a copy of the Guide to keep your building in proper from many years ago and are not in
from the Director of the South to Services. This is a publication repair and provide for the necessary compliance with those changes made
East Honor Flight thanking us by Chapter 718 or court decisions
available from the County funds to cope with expected and
for the tremendous outpouring of
Commission. unexpected upkeep and repairs. I will over the last 15 or more years. We
donations. What did I say? Well,
this is Century Village, We Want to focus on some of the responsibilities updated the Articles one year and the
Thank Our Vets For Their Service! Need more info? of board members in the future. rest in the next year. Please speak to
We will never forget them! Tell the little one to GOOGLE IT! Please do not feed the animals. your attorney to make certain your
Make sure that the bar on your documents are brought up to date.
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Set a dollar goal you wish to reach. Each B E N E F I T S T H O S E A F F E C T E D BY
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The Longest Day is all about love. Love for all of the Alzheimers Association, as well as pay a CO M M U N I T Y.
those affected by Alzheimer's disease. On the registration fee of $20. The fee is applied towards The Alzheimers Association is a global
summer solstice, team up with the Alzheimers your fundraising goal and includes a welcome kit organization, working to advance care, support
Association and select any activity you love or and a T-shirt. and research across the world. From face-to
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We invite YOU to participate on this most STEP 4 The Alzheimer's Association recognizes that
important day. How? some teams/individuals may have conflicts or
P L A N YO U R DAY
STEP 1 If youre hosting an event or participating as part challenges with participating on the summer
of a team, get organized now send invitations, solstice, Wednesday, June 21st. As a participant
S E L E C T A N AC T I V I T Y YO U L OV E in The Longest Day, you can fundraise and honor
Do something you love, or honor a caregiver, organize supplies and strategize for the big day. If
youre participating solo, think about the support those affected by Alzheimer's in a way, and on a
or someone living with Alzheimer's, or someone day, that works with your schedule.
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friends and family to help. The official color of Contact Carmen Watson at 561-469-1220 for
From swimming to scrapbooking, from playing more ideas and sign up kits. She can also help you
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SERVICES
The Need for Increased Reserves Due to Aging Structures
Maintenance cooled by afternoon downpours. above the existing cap is required than be cleaned out with a
Asphalt roofing being cooked by on both sides of every ascending / narrower opening to create a
By Dom Guarnagia temperatures in excess of 140 degrees descending condition. dovetail-effect that will hold the
Fahrenheit from inside the attic Those condos that have their Air repair material from falling out.
NO! Im not where poor ventilation produces heat Cracks smaller than 1/4 require
referring to the Conditioner below the window,
that drives the oil out of the roofing, have no opportunity to convert to the filling with a quality silicone
residents but leading to premature failure. Code (paintable) caulking prior to a coat
rather to the Central AC. Cold air is heavy and
revisions over the past several years falls to the floor requiring fans of sealer (rolled or sprayed) and
residences they have changed regarding the grade of at least one coat of finish paint
live in. Our to lift the heavy air up and move
asphalt shingle needed for shallow- it about. Single-glazed windows applied.
buildings were pitched roofs. The current Code
erected in the that are inefficient at retaining Masonry repairs to steps, ramps
requires shingles that can withstand the conditioned air inside from and concrete walkways on both
late 1960s or early 1970s in a climate a gust of 130 M.P.H.; an increase
quite different than the parts of being influenced by the air outside the first or second floors, as well as
from that which passed last time are cause for operating the AC railings and balusters, require the
America from which we came to around. The new weight per square
Florida. Those things that we for longer periods. However, FPL inspection and specifications from
(100 SF) is 300 LB. has quite low rates per kilowatt a Licensed Structural Engineer
observe today, passing by new homes Things that satisfied an
in various stages of completion, in a hour that offsets the operation of as well as PBC permitting before
abbreviated building code, in use cooling. Though quite expensive, repairs can be initiated.
climate rife with high temperatures during the period of construction,
combined with very high humidity High-Impact/therma lly-gla zed Changes in grade, i.e., steps up or
are leading to increases in Slips and windows are the norm in todays
and frequent downpours, soaking Falls resulting from some of the down require bright yellow paint
the exposed structures that leave the buildings. With the forecast of less to bring attention to the first step
following things that do not meet frequent but more intense storms
remnants of mold behind realize the todays PBC Building Code. and aid in avoiding a tripping
exact conditions existing during the in the future, reserves to add these hazard.
The existing concrete railing cap windows throughout the building
construction of Century Village. that is provided to finish the top The cost of repairs may seem
Living in a semi-tropical would be advantageous.
of the external stairways has a overwhelming but ignoring them
environment has the effect of profile of 5 across and 4 tall; a The process of painting the will lead to performing the tasks
decreasing the lifespan of our homes combined four surfaces of 18. The masonry exterior of the building(s) later with increased wear and tear
due to weathering; the action of current Code calls for a graspable is important and should be and perhaps be carried out after
masonry walls being heated to surface of 7. On each side of the performed on a rotating eight (8) someone is injured. Begin now to
temperatures reaching well above stairway, a weather resistant pipe year cycle. It is equally important assess and create line items in your
100 degrees Fahrenheit being quickly railing of 2 diameter raised that openings and cracks larger reserves.
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
What is AMR and How Does it Work?
BY LANNY HOWE
WHEN THERE IS AN Fire-Rescue does. If while in transit a combination of the two.
EMERGENCY AND YOU NEED person should become life-threatened,
HELP, CALL 911. THATS THE their personnel are equipped to What if you are transported
MOST IMPORTANT THING TO handle this. by the Red Truck? Who pays?
REMEMBER AND REALLY ALL Transport by the Red Truck is
YOU NEED TO REMEMBER. NOT covered by your UCO dues.
Who is covered by the UCO
THE REST, INCLUDING THE Fire Rescue willor shouldfirst
contract with AMR: try to collect from any insurance
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND
Any Village condo owner or renter you havethrough an employer,
ANSWERS, CAN BE SORTED
who is here on a full-time basis is your own insurance, through
OUT LATER.
covered under the UCO contract Medicare Part B (Part A does not
with AMR. You pay AMR nothing. cover ambulance service), through a
The purpose of this article is to
A portion of your monthly condo Medicare Advantage program such as
answer the following frequently
dues (the portion marked UCO Humana, and/or through a Medicare
asked questions:
supplemental (Medigap)
insurance policy. You are
What is the procedure to AMR is the largest ambulance provider responsible for whatever is not
follow in the Village in an in the nation . . . . Their vehicles have same. Residents are covered if either
covered by the insurance(s)
emergency? AMR or Medics does the transport.
paramedics-EMTs on board just as Fire- you have.
What is the difference
between the red truck that
Rescue does. If while in transit a person Answers to some other 4. How much does ambulance
comes out (Fire-Rescue) should become life-threatened, their questions: transport to a nearby hospital
typically cost? The cost can run
and the AMR (American personnel are equipped to handle this. 1. Return from the several hundred dollars, even as
Medical Response) vehicle
hospital: This is almost much as a thousand, which does not
that sometimes comes out
always NOT covered by AMR. On include the portion paid for the Red
a few minutes later? ambulance, amounting to only the rare occasion when someone
Truck by taxes. If you have Medicare
Assuming you are transported about $1.50) pays for AMR coverage. is transported home by ambulance, Part B, 80 percent of the charge is
to a hospital, which service will For the money, it cant be beat, says AMR will cover the transport. They usually covered. If you have a good
be used and to what extent is it UCO vice president Bob Marshall. must first confirm the medical Medigap supplementary insurance
covered by your UCO dues? Because AMR is a large company necessity with the sending hospital.
plan, the remaining 20 percent
and it is an unusual thing for a
What might you or your insurance may be covered as well. If you have
community to cover the cost of AMR 2. Transfer from one hospital
provider be billed for? Medicare Advantage insurance (such
transportation, sometimes AMR to another: This is done only by
Who in the Village is covered makes a mistake and bills a covered as Humana, where you are limited
ambulance and is paid for by AMR to certain doctors and hospitals
owners, renters, guests? Village resident. Do not pay the bill! only if you are a covered CV resident
and must get approval in most
Contact Bob Marshall at UCO, and (full-time owner or renter) and are
cases from your primary physician
The procedure to follow: he will contact Sarah Kirkwood of going to a higher-level-of-care hospital.
to visit a specialist), check with
As stated above, always call 911 AMR, who will correct the error. It is If you were taken to the wrong them concerning their ambulance
first. This is Fire & Rescue. They best you visit Bob so he can see coverage. It is best in all cases
usually come out in a red truck from all your paperwork, so make Neither AMR, nor Medics, nor Fire Rescue to check with your insurance
the Okeechobee Fire-Rescue Station, an appointment with him by charge anything for assessing a patient. This provider.
which has direct access to the Village calling the UCO number: 683-
via their back gate and Glencoe 9189. You dont mind doing portion of Fire-Rescue's work is paid for out 5. Do you have to pay for
Street, which leads to our perimeter this for residents? I asked of everyones taxes. Fire-Rescue coming out
road. They can be here in about five Bob. Its what were here for when they do not transport
minutes from the time they get the at UCO, he explained. a person to the hospital?
call from their dispatch center. hospital initially, you are not covered No. You pay them nothing for their
There are usually 2-3 paramedics- What about guests? on that account, although AMR may assessment of the situation or any
EMTs on the Red Truck. Paramedics offer you a discounted charge. treatment they provide at your
are a step above EMTs in that they can If a guest needs emergency care, condo. Neither AMR, nor Medics,
give life support and medications. you still call 911, and if he or she 3. What is Medics? Medics is nor Fire Rescue charge anything
They make a determination as needs to be transported to a hospital, a sister company of AMR (American for assessing a patient. This portion
to whether the situation is life the decision to go by the Red Truck Medical Response). You dont usually of Fire-Rescue's work is paid for
threatening. If it is, they stabilize you or AMR is made in the same way by see Medics in the Village, but if out of everyones taxes. Charges
to the extent feasible at the scene and the Fire-Rescue personnel. If AMR Fire-Rescue should call AMR and are only incurred when the person
transport you in the Red Truck to transports, however, it is NOT free. a Medics vehicle arrives, everything is transported. And under no
the nearest hospital appropriate for AMR must be paid later either by is handled just as if it had been an circumstances should anyone, even a
your current condition. the guest or his insurance or by a AMR vehicle. The service remains the guest, be double-billed by both Fire-
Rescue and AMR.
If AMR is called in:
If the situation is assessed by Hopefully, this answers the
the Fire-Rescue personnel as NOT questions residents have concerning
life threatening but you should go 911, the Fire-Rescue red truck,
to the hospital, they will normally and AMR. Special thanks are due
call AMR, and AMR will transport to Sarah Kirkwood, of AMR, and
you. AMR usually arrives within 15 Bob Marshall, UCO vice president,
minutes of the call from Fire-Rescue for providing information for this
and will take you to the nearby article. To the best of our knowledge
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you are medically stable enough to of May 2017. It is obviously subject to
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an annual summary of Palm Beach
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The spending decisions made today
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Picnic Island and the fact that the each fisher person must sign the
$ 00
older 4-foot gator showed no fear of rules form indicating that they have
humans, indicating that it was being read, understood and will abide by
fed by same. Security reported to me said rules (copy provided). Security
that the gator, which was normally will chase you if you do not have a
Haircuts
tables. With this new and disturbing Fishing brings joy to many. PLEASE
information, a trapper was called and cooperate so that you may continue
the gator was captured and removed. to enjoy this wonderful pastime.
I cannot stress enough the dangers of Lastly, I would like to update
feeding an alligator. Please note that the residents on the progress of the
WPRF strictly forbids it and asks all
residents to refrain from doing so
Cooling Towers. Excellent progress
has been made and, as we approach
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
going forward. month's end, the temporary cooling Sat. & Sun. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Another topic I would like to units will be shut down and the new
discuss is that of residents fishing Cooling Towers will go live. WPRF
and then taking their catch home was very pleased with the company www.thevillagebarberrpb.com
for consumption. WPRF has a list chosen to do the work. They were
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from being depleted of fish and to the Operations Committee for
2) for health reasons related to making an excellent choice!
the reclaimed water purchased by
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Upper floor, corner, 1 bed 1.5/2 bath 40 chAthAm b Waterview, furniture negotiable. Lots of light! Beautiful sunrise on the water!! Quartz counter tops.
151 Andover f Furnished, ceramic tile, central air conditioning, garden view, security gate, clubhouse, New stainless steel appliances with a newer kitchen with state of the art cabinets. $89,000
fitness center $42,000 130 bedford e Outside corner, unfurnished, garden view, tenant in place central air conditioning,
20 Windsor A Outside corner, furn, waterview, two year rest on rental, near the west gate, steps to condo $42,000 serene area and lots of light $53,000
116 eAsthAmpton e Unfurn, ceramic tile flooring, neast east gate, tankless h2o heater, stall shower! 73 cAnterbury c This unit is tenant in place, lots of upgrades, unfurn, close to either gate, amenities galore! $59,900
Lots of light! $39,900 288 norWich l Unfurnished, out side corner, rentable, serene area, ceramic tile flooring, carpet in bedrooms,
164 eAsthAmpton g Near east gate, cent. A/c, near clubhouse. Lots of space and lots of light! Priced to sell! $39,900 newer kitchen $49,900
272 Windsor l Well taken care of unit ceramic tile flooring, crown molding, low cost for laundry. 323 Windsor n Inside corner, furnished, pet friendly, near the west gate, ceramic tile flooring,
Hurricane and bahama shutters $38,000 central air conditioning, ready! $49,900
184 dorchester h Spectacular waterview! Newer kitchen, 2 full baths, lift in building, beautifully furnished, GroUnd floor corner, 2 bed,1.5/2 bath
comm. Patio. Upgrades! $55,000
313 chAthAm p Absolutely a beaut! Outside corner, newer everything, tenant in place, dec delight,
237 coventry j Wood flooring, knock down wall in kitchen, furnished, dishwasher, mirrorred doors in hallway,
ceramic tile floors $65,000
near east gate! $39,900
351 northAmpton r Outside corner, rentable, com patio steps from condo, washer, dryer, lots of light,
69 norWich c This unit is near the east gate, and the Hastings Fitness center, well taken care of, central air,
custom blinds $57,000
furnished $39,900
128 cAmden f Outside corner, waterview, rentable, ceramic tile flooring, close to parking, near kent pool &
44 WAlthAm b Beautifully furnished corner unit, central a/c, near pool and clubhouse, small dog ok $39,000
west gate, this condo is a great investment. $55,000
68 cAmden c This condo has upgrades to include: newer kitchen, ceramic tile flooring, crown molding newer
baths, unfurnished, water view, knock down wall in kitchen, hurricane shutters, near the camden pool and the 154 cAmbridge g This condo is in excellent condition, ceramic tile flooring, beautiful furnishings,
west gate. This building has a gorgeous patio with bbq. $47,000 steps to pool, no pets $59,900
GroUnd floor corner 1bed 1.5 bath GroUnd floor 2 bed, 1.5/2 bath
323 sheffield n Ceramic tile flooring, freshly painted, enclosed patio, knock down wall in kitchen, comm. Patio. $45,000 101 Kent g Newer kitchen, stall shower, built-in for ex storage, newer baths, mirrored walls, cl to parking nr pool $62,500
164 bedford g Beautiful wood flooring, newer appliances, updates through-out, waterview, lots of light, 156 cAnterbury g New bath shower, lots of upgrades, shows beautifully, quiet and very serene, lots of breezes! $68,000
inside corner $45,000 111 oxford 200 Ceramic tile, unfurn, washer/dryer allowed, pet friendly, newer kitchen/baths, step to pool
199 sheffield i Furnished, ceramic tile flooring, inside corner, near the hastings fitness center and pool, and laundry. $65,000
desirable area! $41,000 Upper floor 2 bed, 1.5/2 bath
112 oxford 400 Development has its own pool, ceramic tile & carpet, central a/c, washer included, patio has 135 cAmbridge f Absolutely beautiful! Wood flooring and carpet in LR, rentable, near pools, upgrades galore!
garden view, tenant in place(not rentable to new owners) furniture neg., New garbage disposal, comm. Patio $42,000 Come see! $87,500
Upper floor 1bed. 1.5 bath 252 Wellington h Beautifully renovated, and ready for move in, waterview, pretty ceramic tile flooring,
156 Kent i Ceramic tile flooring, lift inc. Rentable, near kent pool, furn. Lots of light, beauty! $35,000 furnishings for a model, new air conditioning 2017 $124,000
206 eAsthAmpton i Handy man special! Tenant in place, garden view, carpet, near the east gate and clubhouse $22,000 110 somerset f Completely renovated, waterview that takes your breath, move right into, cul-de-sac,
158 eAsthAmpton g Newer shower, unfurnished, rentable, new impact windows, new hot H2O, walking distance to tennis & pool $84,900
community patio, near east gate $39,900 206 Wellinton c Lots of upgrades to include tile shower, new tile floor, new toilet, lake view,
151 hAstings i Absolutely beautiful, newer furniture, steps to pool and fitness, rentable, well taken care of. $39,900 very very lovely unit!! $124,900
198 northAmtpon j Waterview, fully furnished, carpet. Laundry on 2nd floor and first floor, 450 Wellington h Newer kitchen, hurricane shutters, ECM contract, hot water heater, - 5 yrs old, a/c - 2 yrs old,
storm shutters in storage area. $28,000 ceramic tile, 6 fans, close to west gate, furniture negotiable- building upgrades, near catwalk & led lights $114,900
436 dover b Beautiful condo! Furnished, tile, enclosed patio overlooking a spectacular waterview, 93 Kent f Ceramic tile, unfurn, steps to Kent pool, cul-de-sac, central air, enclosed patio, heart of the community $55,000
near the east gate $95,000
23 cAmbridge A Furn., Ceramic tile, rentable, near west gate & camden pool, ready to move into $42,000
GroUnd floor, 1 bed, 1 bath ANNUAL RENTALS
30 sheffield b Newer kitchen, newer shower, pristine, waterview, ceramic tile flooring, 2 AC units, Ground floor 1 bed, 1 bath:
steps to parking $36,700 191 chAthAm j Beautiful, central air, wood floors, extra clean and ready to move into, heart of community $850
119 berKshire f Upgrades to include ceramic tile floors, new shower, rentable, steps to parking, turn key, 354 northAmpton r Unfurnished, ceramic tile floors, close to parking, and close to kent pool, great building $825
furnished, dishwasher, this condo has lots of light and is close to the Kent pool and the west gate. $36,800 55 cAmbridge c Unfurnished, ceramic tile, steps to laundry & parking, cul-de-sac, security gate house, clubhouse $875
167 Windsor h Beauty, ceramic tile flooring, unfurnished, knock down wall in kitchen, steps to parking, 126 sAlisbury f Unfurnished, ceramic tile, steps to laundry & parking , near east gate, clubhouse, bike trail $875
near west gate $37,000 149 cAmden g Unfurnished, completely redone, central air conditioning, garden view, near west gate, security $875
146 cAmbridge g Beautiful pergo wood flooring, unfurnished, well taken care of condo, new counter top and
backsplash, shows pretty, and is ready to move into $30,400 upper floor 1 bed 1 bath:
103 sussex f Furn., carpet, near elevator, garbage shoots on each floor, owner motivated, pool, front of bldg!! 91 coventry d Beautiful ceramic tile flooring, furnished, near the fitness center, new range, lots of light, com patio $875
Cul-de-sac! $39,500 391 northAmpton s Unfurnished, ceramic tile flooring, lift incl. Near pool, move in ready, freshly painted,
357 northAmpton r Steps to parking, across Kent pool and mailboxes. Great association!! nr west gate $850
Near east gate and clubhouse. Turn key! Garden view $32,000 394 northAmpton s Near Kent pool, building has lift, garden view, ready to move into. Cul-de-sac $800
28 cAmden b Furn, waterview, shows great, steps to Camden pool, near the west gate, two year restriction rental $34,900 25 cAnterbury A Beautiful ceramic tile floors. Unfurnished, newer fridge. Near dorchester pool $875
322 sheffield n Newer kitchen, ceramic tile flooring, furnished, patio, quiet area, shows with lots of light & bright. $37,000 146 cAnterbury f Furnished, near Dorchester pool, cul-de-sac, ready to move into. Great building great people $800
Upper floor 1 bed, 1 bath upper floor corner 1 bed 1.5 bath:
254 dorchester K Waterview! Great building, close to Hastings Fitness and pool! Furnished, rentable! Cul-de-sac $32,000 213 norWich i Beautiful condo, near the east gate, ready to move into. Lots of light! $875
362 northAmpton r Beautiful, rentable, ceramic tile flooring, newer carpet, furn. community patio, 232 sussex l Beautifully furnished, central A.C., ceramic tile, garden view, security gate, clubhouse, bike trail $950
move right into, Kent pool $31,499
283 coventry l Hurricane shutters, ceramic tile, central air, serene garden view, lift, plantation shutters $29,900 upper floor corner 2 bed 1.5/2 bath:
166 sAlisbury g Ceramic tile flooring, garden view, comm. patio, furn, near east gate, pet only with certification $33,000 236 sheffield j Furnished, ceramic tile flooring, quiet area, well taken care of, central air, inside corner near fitness $975
198 Andover h Beauty, cul-de-sac, crown molding, furnished, upgrades galore! Great building with com. patio. $33,000 88 sheffield d Near Hastings Fitness center,/pool, corner unit, lake view from patio, garden view from front $950
138 sussex g Extra! Extra! Clean! Furnished, garden view, rentable, pet friendly and rentable, carpet! Near Kent pool $37,000 upper floor 2 bed 1 bath or 1.5 bath:
146 cAnterbury f Rentable building, furnished, ready to move into, cul-de-sac, close to pool and fitness center $35,000 135 cAmbridge f Wood flooring, carpt in lr, near pool, unfurnished, or furnished. Beautiful living! $1,150
88 berKshire d Absolutely turn key all remodeled, modern style, waterview, rentable, near pool and west gate $45,000 46 norWich b Ceramic tile flooring, unfurn, move in ready, near the east gate and clubhouse, garden view $875
231 berKshire K Prettiest in village!!Very clean and well taken care of! Newer bath, ceramic tile in kitchen, 93 Kent f Unfurnished, ceramic tile flooring, well taken care of and ready for occupancy. Near the Kent pool $950
plank flooring everywhere else $38,500
91 sAlisbury d Beautifully furnished, near east gate, clubhouse, ceramic tile flooring, move right into. Ground floor 1 bed/1.5 bath:
Amenities galore! $26,000 10 golfs edge c Furnished, ceramic tile flooring, steps to parking, garden view, close to the east gate. $875
151 Windsor g Central air, furnished, tile, garden view, rentable, near the west gate and the Camden pool,
great association $34,000 Ground floor corner 1 bed 1.5 bath:
230 dorchester j Ceramic tile flooring, newer hot water heater, furnished, steps to Dorchester pool and 6 Andover A Ceramic tile flooring, inside corner, furniture, lots of light, near the west gate, beautiful!! $875
hasting fitness center $32,000 5 WAlthAm A Furnished, ceramic tile, next to east gate, clubhouse, security gate, bike path, fitness center $875
187 cAmden h Move right into, furnished, ceramic tile flooring and carpet, enclosed patio, rental restrictions,
near pool $29,900
Upper floor corner 2 bed.1.5/2 baths SEASoNAL RENTALS
72 WAlthAm c Outside corner, tenant in place, ceramic tile flooring, near the east gate, clubhouse, great building $55,000 254 northAmpton m Fully furnished, waterview, ceramic tile, near laundry, security gate, clubhouse,
264 norWich K Ceramic tile flooring, outside corner, tenant in place, rentable & pet friendly, lots of light $59,900 fitness center $1,350
121 bedford e Some furniture, carpet, inside corner and lift in the building! Rentable lots of light!! $54,000 143 strAtford K Ceramic tile, steps to parking, large spacious rooms, security gate house, bike path, fitness center $1,350
JUNE 2017 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE A23
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to necessary amputations of toes and
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SUZI CRUZ RICHIE C MARCEL RASA THE 5 BOROUGHS
AN ACT TO REMEMBER Hailing from London and with a bounty As early as age seven, Marcel Rasa was playing Take an exciting trip down memory lane with
Using numerous props and costume changes, of musical talent, Richie C pays tribute to the piano and the violin. After volunteering at The 5 Boroughs as they reproduce the fabulous
musical comedy star Suzi Cruz always leaves some of the greatest music of the last seven local hospitals and nursing homes, he found sounds of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Taking their
her audiences well entertained. Her nostalgia decades. His show consists of the wonderful his true talent, singing. With a lyric sound name from the 5 boroughs of New York Brook-
driven show featuring hits from the 40s, 50s songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Bobby that has been described by the Sun-Sentinel lyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten
and 60s is rich with comedic moments and Darin, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond and Elvis as as the healing voice of an angel, Marcel has Island, these five talented men have carried on
surprising characterizations of some of your well as the best from the Motown songbook. performed in many stage productions including the tradition of vocal harmony prevalent during
favorite stars. the Broward Center For The Performing Arts and the 50s, 60s and 70s and have performed with
the Crest Theatre. many original rock n roll and doo wop groups.
MOVIE SCHEDULE
Afternoon showings are at 1:45PM Tuesday & Sunday. Evening Showings are at 6:45 PM.
The 1st Monday Evening & Tuesday Afternoon showings of each new movie (some movies are shown two Mondays and
Tuesdays) will have Closed Caption (for the hearing impaired) when available. No charge for residents.
06/08 Thu 6:45PM MISS SLOANE Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Waterston
06/11 Sun 1:45PM R 132 Min Rated R for Adult Situations
06/12 Mon 6:45PM In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane is the most sought after and
06/13 Tue 1:45PM formidable lobbyist in D.C. But when taking on the most powerful opponent of her career, she
06/15 Thu 6:45PM finds winning may come at too high a price. Directed by John Madden
R Rated Movies 06/18 Sun 1:45PM LOVING Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Will Dalton
06/19 Mon 6:45PM PG-13 123 Min
R Rated (under 16 requires
06/20 Tue 1:45PM The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, whose challenge of their anti-
accompanying parent or adult
guardian). 06/22 Thu 6:45PM miscegenation arrest for their marriage in Virginia led to a legal battle that would end at the US
Additional ratings for this movie are: 06/25 Sun 1:45PM Supreme Court. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols
V for Violence
L for Language (strong language and 06/26 Mon 6:45PM JACKIE Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig
drug content)
N for Nudity (graphic nudity) 06/27 Tue 1:45PM R 100 Min Rated R for Adult Situations
SC for Sexual Content (pervasive 06/29 Thu 6:45PM Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights
language including sexual references and through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's
situations)
historic legacy. Directed by Pablo Larran
An R rated motion picture, in the view (continued next month)
of the Rating Board, contains some adult
lmaterial. An R rated motion picture
may include adult themes, adult activity,
hard language, intense or persistent
violence, sexually-oriented nudity,
drug abuse or other elements. Due to a
wide viewing audience, WPRF will not
censure R rated movies. Therefore, if
you find any of the above offensive, Entertainment information is provided by W.P.R.F.
WPRF suggest you OPT OUT of Any questions regarding Clubhouse entertainment should be
seeing this movie. This showing will be in Room C directed to W.P.R.F. at 640-3120.
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VOL. 36 ISSUE 6 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF UNITED CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF CENTURY VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 2017
One Father's Day weekend my We didn't even make it halfway Tuesday and Friday: Berkshire, Cambridge, Canterbury,
Dad said he wanted an arbor for his home when someone pulled out in
roses. He had already made a sketch front of us from a side street. Dad Coventry, Dover, Easthampton, Hastings, Norwich, Oxford,
and had a list of materials. We got slammed on the brakes and we heard
in the VW bus and off we went to the the rear window slam shut. He
Plymouth, Salisbury, Sheffield, Stratford, Waltham
lumber yard. This was not going to immediately spun his head around
be a small project -- 6 foot in length to see if the wood went through the
on each side of the walkway and 8 rear window. He looked at me with
Monday, Thursday and Saturday: Golfs Edge
foot tall with laths over the top. He a big smile on his face and said, "It
also wanted seating on both sides. didn't break".
We loaded up the VW bus (laths, I pointed to the front windshield. Bulk Pickup: Friday for all areas. It is not a pleasant sight to see
lumber, cement, white paint, and The lumber had gone through the the bulk trash out all week, so please remember to put your bulk
the 4x4 supports. Everything fit front window. It was all I could
well except the 10 foot 4x4s. They do not to laugh or wet my pants or trash out late Thursday evening or very early Friday.
rode across the top of the seats and maybe both. Dad started yelling.
stuck out the back of the bus (the Let me say I never heard those words
rear window lifts up.) My Dad tied a again until I was in the service. Recycling: Wednesdays and Saturdays for all areas.
rag on the end of the wood so others Well, the arbor got built as Dad
could see the overhang. envisioned. The roses grew up and
Dad got behind the wheel while
I rode shotgun. A smile spread
over it. It stood for many years and
Dad took pride in the fact that he
DURING SUMMER SEASON, RECYCLING PICKUP
across Dads face as he said, Lets
go. Now, we didn't live far from
built it. The cost was only time, a
little lumber, cement, white paint,
WILL BE WEDNESDAYS ONLY.
the lumberyard, less than two miles. and one VW bus windshield.
He wasn't worried about the wood
sticking out beyond the end of the Happy Father's Day, Dad. And
bus because we were so close to home. thanks for the memories.
s k ivia O L I V I A TA R TA KO W,
We guarantee our work and have handpicked our staff so that we never
lose that personal attention that you rarely receive in this industry today.
We look forward to working with you and will always provide professional and friendly
service!
Busted Dumpster?
Call UCO! 683-9189 UCOGARBAGE@GMAIL.COM
Alzheimer Care Givers
Waste Pro, our sanitation contractor, has requested that all service Support Group
requests from Century Village be routed through UCO for processing.
Every 2nd and 4th Monday. 1:30 PM
The reason for this request is to provide faster service by reducing
multiple requests for the same job. Upstairs craft room at the Clubhouse.
Waiting times for service can vary, due to contractor workload, You dont have to go
availability of material and delivery schedules. All service requests
received by UCO are emailed to a Waste Pro service coordinator through it alone.
who is permanently assigned to Century Village. More info call:
Own a cellphone? Send photos of busted dumpsters or other sanitation related Sandy Goldstein @689-3540
complaints to ucogarbage@gmail.com . Please include location with photo.
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
LET JOE/MARY DO IT
BY LENORE VELCOFF
So, is there a problem? Have is an inconvenience
we fallen out of love with formal interfering with their
(unpaid help through a group/ leisure.
club/organization) and informal Even here in
(unpaid help to individual people C.V. volunteering
who are not relatives) volunteering? is waning. United
Social, cultural, economic, and Order of True Sister,
technological changes have led to an organization
major changes in the volunteerism dedicated to
landscape. Helping others varies helping the fight
considerably with estimates of 27% of against cancer, is
the people in the USA who volunteer. disbanding. This
However, what has changed is the organization, which
way people volunteer. People are started 171 years ago,
giving their time differently than can no longer find
they did in the past. The changes enough women to
include people wanting to volunteer maintain the good
for shorter amounts of time. fight. As their
The definition of volunteering is final act, however,
an activity undertaken of ones own with some funds
free will not for financial gain but from the national
to bring a benefit to a third party. organization, the
wants a piece of us now. Baby with hope, you will fill yourself with
Volunteering has a bias towards local chapter donated over $150,000
Boomers volunteer today at higher hope. Studies show volunteering
formal volunteering done by white to a group at St. Marys Hospital
rates than past generations did at has favorable effects on depression,
middle-class people. For many which is helping cancer patients.
roughly the same age. At 30.9%, the life satisfaction, and well-being. It
decades, the typical stereotype of We read that only about one in
volunteer rate for those ages 46 to 57 also helps widen your social circle
a volunteer was that of a middle three American taxpayers make and
today give us some hope for the next by using the activity as a distraction
aged, middle-class, female, a Lady claim tax-deductible donations.
generation here in Century Village. from problems in your daily life.
Bountiful. Not anymore. One; we We need to be looking after each
Barack Obama once said: The Health improvement is rarely cited
have less time. And two; the last other, trying to keep our community
best way to not feel hopeless is to as a motive to volunteer, yet there is a
thing we want to do in our non-work connected and kind, but now weve
get up and do something. Dont wait popular perception that volunteering
time is to do any task that reminds dropped the ball. There is greater
for good things to happen to you. is associated with improved health.
us of our jobs. We are getting even and greater competition for volunteer
If you go out and make some good Volunteer today.
more self-centered. We are giving time. Its not just about delivering
things happen, you will fill the world
up on giving. To some it is as if it Meals on Wheels any more. Everyone
FREE!
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Telephone: 561-471-5708
Fax: 561-471-7287
Call Debbie @ 5737 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 201
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417
O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L N E W S
DO NOT resubmit dates for events already appearing ANSHEI SHOLOM: We welcome you CENTURY VILLAGE COMPUTER CENTURY VILLAGE WOODWORK-
unless there is a correction. There is no charge for to our family. Planning a party? CLUB: Meet 1st Thursday at 1 PM ING CLUB: Meets 6 days a week from
listings. ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED Rent our HALL which is strictly ko- in Classroom C from May through 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Please come
TO: ucoreporterwpb@gmail.com. sher. Attend our Minyans Monday October. Annual Dues are $12. Call and join us in our hobby shop.
Submissions for Organizational News may be and Thursday at 8:45 AM. Shabbat Kathy @ 252-8495 or visit our web-
submitted in person at the UCO Reporter office Services Friday evening at 5:00 PM site at: http://www.cv-computerclub- CENWEST FISHING CLUB: Meets
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from and Saturday morning at 8:45 AM. wpb.com/ 1st Wednesday of each month 3:00
9:00AM to 12:00PM. Saturday Minyans at 5:00PM . Meet to 4:30 PM Classroom B. For more
our temple family and learn about CENTURY VILLAGE CRAFT CRE- Information call Al at 242-0351 or
(All meetings are in the main Clubhouse unless
our wonderful services, programs ATIONS KNITTING-CROCHETING Capt. Mike at 570-445-4391.
stated otherwise.)
and activities. If you have to say Kad- CLUB: Meets every Tues. 9:30 AM-12
dish please call ahead so we can get a PM Craft room (104). We create items COUNTRY LINE DANCING: Country
ACT II COMMUNITY THEATRE- donated to The Teacup Preemie
minyans together. Rabbi's class every and Regular, Monday 9 to 10:30 AM
Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM Program & Veterans.
Thursday at 10:00 AM.-Very interest- in Party Room..
at the Clubhouse. New members wel-
ing topics . For further information
come! CENTURY VILLAGE GUN CLUB:
call 684-3212. THE NIGHT CLUB: We hold a FREE
Meets every 2nd Tuesday 7 PM in dance every week on Tuesday in the
ACTORS STUDIO OF CENTURY
BABY BOOMERS CLUB:.Meetings Classroom B. Every meeting has a Party Room from 6:30- 9:00 PM.
VILLAGE:.Join the fun! We have mi-
3rd Wednesday each month at 3:30 guest speaker. For information call Theres never been a Dance Party like
nor parts, leading roles, and a need
PM, December through April. Con- George at 471-9929. thiswe play every genre of music
for writers, stage hands and props
tact Lynn at Lynnsevan@aol.com for Ballroom, Motown, Funk, R&B, Dis-
people. We read scripts and practice
further information. CENTURY VILLAGE MENS CLUB: co, Salsa, Swing, Rock & Roll, Blues,
acting every week, and we put on
meets the first Sunday of every month Line Dancing and CW. Requests tak-
two performances a year. No prior
BALLROOM DANCE GROUP: Meets at the Clubhouse at 9:30 AM. It is a enCome to dance, listen, watch
acting experience needed. We meet
Mondays 2 - 4 PM, Party Room, ex- great place to meet other men that we bet you wont be nappinyour
every Monday night at 7:00 PM in
cept 2nd Monday is occasionally in live here at Century Village. Activi- feet will be tappin and your fingers
Classroom B. Stop in or call Bernie
Art Room. No charge. Info: Irwin @ ties include dinners, dinner dances, snappin. Call for more info: Erwin
Kaufman @ 308-0957.
917-915-2174. fishing trips, football games, base- 917-915-2174 or Lou 561-398-8785
ball games, basketball games, casino
AFRICAN AMERICAN CLUB
BIBLE STUDY GROUP - Taste & trips, cruises and other fun activities. FRIENDS OF BILL WILSON: Meets
Washington, DC Summer Bus Ex-
See: Non-denominational group. Coffee, bagels, cream cheese is served every Thursday 6:30: to -8:00 PM in
cursion
All residents welcome. Meets every at every meeting. Come and make the Clubhouse, Craft Room.
9 days and 8 nights departing
Sunday at 5pm, Classroom B, 2nd new friends and have a great time.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 returning
floor. For information call Leonore For more information please contact GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Thursday, June 22, 2017. The $815
478-9459. Ruben Ramos at 561-459-7176 or do- GROUP: Meet 1st and 3rd Thurs.
tour package includes charter bus
cruben1@gmail.com afternoons 6:30 PM, Card Room B.
transportation, lodging, tours, and
BNAI B'RITH CENTURY UNIT .We discuss short readings of Great
most meals. Payment plan requires CENTURY VILLAGE NORTH AMER-
#5367: We will resume monthly Works of literature that continue
$75 deposit to reserve your space. For ICAN EDUCATORS CLUB: Meets
meeting in October 2017. to have meaning for us today. Ju-
details on this trip, contact Flo 561- the 2nd Monday of every month lie--249-6565.
242-1260. at 12:00 pm in Classroom C. It is a
BROOKLYN QUEENS CLUB: meets
Card & Games Nights place where school-related retirees
in the clubhouse party room October HASTINGS CUE CLUB: Welcoming
Come out to play Hand & Foot or and in-service personnel can meet
to April on the second Wednesday of New Members. We play Mon. - Sat.
Rummikub in the Clubhouse Card on a regular basis to socialize, share
the month at 2:00PM, doors open at 9:30 AM - 12 noon. Bernie @ 684-
Room. All skill levels are welcome. ideas, and learn about issues that af-
1:30. For further information, call 2064 or Zev @ 290-4824.
For more details, contact: Terry 561- fect them presently and possibly in
club president Harriet Levine @ 684-
249-7262, Marilyn 561-444-9825, or the future. Contact Bob Zuckerberg
9712. HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS OF THE
Sadie 845-541-7167. For general in- at zuckie15@aol.com or 917-796-1317 PALM BEACHES: Meets 1st Wednes-
formation on membership contact for information.
CENTURY VILLAGE ARTISTS: We day of month 9:30 AM, Golden Lakes
Mina 561-574-3240. Information on
welcome all Century Village residents Temple. Bus provided from Century
club events and activities, contact CENTURY VILLAGE ORCHESTRA:
to view our artwork on 1st and 2nd Village Clubhouse. Information: call
Cheryl 561-512-1307. Meet every Monday in Classroom C
floor of main Clubhouse. Info about Kathy @ 689-0393.
PLEASE NOTE - NO 4TH SUNDAY at 1:15 to 3:35 PM. More informa-
purchase or display -- Beth Baker @
POT LUCK IN JUNE & JULY tion call Rickie @ 683-0869 or Joel @ IRISH AMERICAN CLUB OF CEN-
684-3166.
ON VACATION !!! SEE YOU ON 688-9455. We need trombone players, TURY VILLAGE- The Irish Ameri-
THE 4TH SUNDAY IN AUGUST string players and percussion players. can Cultural Club of Century Village
CENTURY VILLAGE BOOK CLUB-
We are already working on books for wishes everyone a safe and healthy
AITZ CHAIM: Daily services 8:00 AM. CENTURY VILLAGE (OA) OVEREAT- season ahead. Meetings will con-
next season. For more information
Mincha and Maariv at Sundown, Sis- ERS ANONYMOUS - Everyone wel- tinue to be held in Room C in the
call 640-6944 or email arzj@Hot-
terhood 3rd Monday of month 10:00 come !! Clubhouse at 2 PM. Our first meet-
mail.com
AM. Charlotte 917-815-7711; Char- Meets every Sunday 6:30 to 7:30 PM ing will be on Tuesday, December 5,
lotte 478-8756; Anita 686-9083. - In the Craft Room - First meeting 2017. For further information, con-
CENTURY VILLAGE BRIDGE CLUB:
Activities four times weekly. Card July 16, 2017 tact Carole- 914-343-5547.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION: Join For information call - 242-0189 or
Room A, Clubhouse. Call Kristy
us at the caregivers sessions. We help 347-469-2929 or 308-6444 ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURE
Brown 640-3120 ext. 0 or Bill Hal-
each other to understand this illness CLUB: (IACC) OF CENTURY VIL-
prin (248) 672-2292. Advanced reg-
and our loved ones with the many CENTURY VILLAGE REPUBLICAN LAGE: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of
istration is required for lessons and/
changes in their life and ours. Just re- CLUB- The Republican Club will each month at the Clubhouse Party
or Supervised Play. Scheduled events:
member you are not alone. We meet take a hiatus until 6/14, when there Room at 1:00 pm. For club informa-
($5/play)- Bridge lessons: beginners:
from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, every 2nd will be a meeting at 1:30 PM. Please tion call Fausto 478-1821. Bowling
Mon 1-3 PM, intermediates: Mon
and 4th Thursday of the month. We join us to participate in lively debates Saturdays at Verdes Lanes, 9:00 A.M.
3:30-5:30 PM, supervised play: Wed.
will be starting this year on Sept. 26, on the election process, our nomi- for information call Lenny 471-2603.
10:30AM - 12:30 PM, Duplicate
2016 and ending on June 26, 2017 at nees and interactive discussion of Saturday league bowling will resume
Bridge: Wed. 1:00-4:30 PM, Sat. 1:00-
the Clubhouse in the Art Room on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of in October, date to be announced- for
4:30 PM.
the 2nd floor. For more information Rights. Hope to see all old and new info, call Lenny @ 471-2603. Check
call Carmen Watson 469-1220 or faces. As usual, cookies and coffee out our blog at: http://cvitalianclub-
CENTURY VILLAGE CAMERA CLUB:
Sandy Goldstein - 689-3540 will be served. Geoff 291-1940, Bar- wpb.blogspot.com .
Any questions, e-mail Ken Graff at
cameraclubcv@gmail.com. bara 689-9275.
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JEWISH WAR VETERANS POST CLUB LATINO AMERICANO, C.V. Se POLISH AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB THE CHRISTIAN CLUB: The Chris-
#501: Meet 1st Sunday of month at reune el primer jueves de cada mes OF CENTURY VILLAGE- Established tian Club meets the 1st Wednesday
Cypress Lakes Clubhouse. Breakfast, para tener una NOCHE DE BIN- in February, 2016. The mission of the of the month at 1:00 PM in the Club
9 AM. Guest speakers. Activities in- GO en el party room a las 7:00 pm. Polish American Social Club is to House Party Room from October
clude servicing VA patients. Howard Nuestro baile mensual es en el tercer promote and preserve the traditions to May. Events are planned for year
@ 478-2780. domingo del mes, de 5:00 a 9:00 pm, and customs of Polish ancestry.The round. The Christian Club welcomes
en el party room. El tercer jueves club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday everyone. A motor coach trip to Sa-
JEWISH WAR VETERANS POST # del mes , tenemos asamblea para los of the month at 6:30 PM at the Art vannah / Jekyll Island, Ga. is planned
520: Meet 4th Sunday of month at miembros segun se avise. Por favor Room . For info. call Krystyna Tell- for August 21 - 25, 2017. 4 nights
Elks Lodge, Belvedere Rd. Continen- RECUERDEN: Todos los miembros er at 561-674-4887, www.facebook. lodging and 8 meals are included in
tal breakfast, 9 AM followed by meet- tienen que presentar su tarjeta de com/polishsocialclubflorida2x this package. Myrtle Beach Show
ing. Information: Phil @ 686-2086. membresia en la entrada para par- Trip is planned for October 15 - 21,
ticipar de las actividades del club. PHILADELPHIA CLUB: The Greater 2017. LOOKING AHEAD: Miami -
JUDITH EPSTEIN CHAPTER OF EVENTOS EN PLAN: Jueves 1ro de Philadelphia Club meets the first Key West January 30 - February 1,
HADASSAH: Meet 3rd Wednesday of junio, NOCHE DE BINGO, a las 7:00 Thursday of each month at 12:30 2018 - Christmas Show planned for
month at Congregation Anshei Sholom. pm, en el party room. $$$ premios PM in the Clubhouse Party Room, December 3, 2017 (price will include
en efectivo de acuerdo al numero de with lunch and entertainment. Our Bus and Show) For Club informa-
KARAOKE Tuesdays 6 - 9 PM,in Par- participantes. Domingo, junio 11, next meeting will be on Thursday tion call Grace at 561-640-5279 For
ty Room hosted by Marshall Eads. baile mensual, de 5:00 a 9:00 pm en December 7, 2017 at 12:30PM in the Events and Club information call
Fridays 6 - 9 PM, hosted by Janisse. el party room. Por favor, tenguan en Clubhouse Party Room. There will Figgy at 561-616-3691 - 561-707-6548
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS: Palm cuenta que el baile de junio sera el se- be lunch and entertainment. For We welcome your calls.
Beach Rainbow Lodge #203 meets gundo domingo del mes, no el tercer information, contact Phyllis at 561-
the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Century domingo. En esta ocacion estaremos 712-0612 or 215-219-0297 THE SCRABBLE CLUB OF CENTU-
Village Walgreens/Medical building celebrando a los padres. Los miem- RY VILLAGE: Every Tues. 6 PM 2nd
(separate ground floor entrance), 100 bros del ano pasado que no hayan PICKLEBALL: Welcoming new mem- Floor Card Room. For information
Century Blvd., CSI Caregiver Ser- renovado su membresia pagaran una bers to the Pickleball club. Courts call Lucy @ 729-0705.
vices, at 1:00pm. We are an interna- cuota en la entrada. Para informa- open at 8:00 each morning, great
tional fraternal organization, non- cion favor de comunicarse con Juana way to meet new people, exercise and UNITED DEMOCRATIC CLUB - June
sectarian. The Lodge welcomes new (646-407-6808) o con Madeline (631- have lots of fun. For more info, call 22, 2017 - 1:30 PM - Speaker: Patricia
members, dual members, transferees, 697-4961) EVENTO ESPECIAL: IN- Barbara Di Domenico @ 716-499- Schroeder, Palm Beach County 211
and Pythian reinstatements regard- VITACION ABIERTE. La fecha de 6737. Come join us to learn and play Self Help Line. Coffee and Cake will
less of inactive years of service. WE nuestro evento especial esta cerca: the fastest growing sport in the USA. be served. For more information call
WELCOME ALL MEN! Participate NUESTRO VIAJE AL PARQUE DE Connie at 688-1934.
in social and charitable events. Col- LOS MARLINS en Miami. El martes PROACTIVE RESIDENTS PROJ- .
lation after each meeting. For fur- 27 de junio disfrutaremos el encuen- ECTS COMMITTEE: We are a non- UNITERS SOCIAL CLUB OF CEN-
ther info, call Irv 683-4049. Check tro entre los METS DE NEW YORK profit group of CV resident owners TURY VILLAGE: A group of awesome
out our blog at: http://knight203. vs. LOS MARLINS DE MIAMI. La concerned with Village issues. For diverse people coming together in a
blogspot.com . hora de salida es: 3:00 pm del esta- information and meeting schedule united way for social times. Bring a
cionamiento del club house.IMPOR- check our Blog at http://proactive- guest or come alone and meet other
LATIN AMERICAN CLUB: meets on TANTE: Si usan sus carros para ve- comitteeblogspot.com/ like minded individuals. Meet up
every first Thursday of the month for nir al club house los deben dejar en every second Sunday of each month
BINGO NIGHT. Our monthly dance el estacionamiento que esta detras de RUSSIAN CLUB: Canceled for the in Club House Craft Room. For ad-
is on the third Sunday of the month. la farmacia Walgreen debido a que rest of the season. For Further info ditional information, call Esther 561
On the third Thursday of the month, la puerta de entrada al club house call Tamara @ 712-1417 635-4298 or 561 328-7935. Like us
we have members meeting, as sched- cierra antes nuestro regreso, el cual on Facebook/United Social Club of
ule. REMEMBER: You must present sera alrededor de las 11:30 pm. Si no SAILING CLUB: Meets every 2nd Fri. Century Village.
your club membership card at all viene en su carro al club house, por 10 AM, Classroom C. Info: Ron @
club activities. COMING EVENTS: favor haga arreglos para regresar a su 683-8672. WALL STREET CLUB: Local resident
Thursday, June 1st., BINGO NIGHT, casa ya que el servicio de transporte of CV has formed a club regarding
at 7:00 p.m. in the party room. $$$ de la comunidad no estara en efecto SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB: Time of the stock market. We are not pro-
cash price according to attendance. a la hora que regresemos. El costo play is Tuesday 9:00 AM - , Wednes- fessionals. We are looking for fresh
Sunday June 11th., monthly dance del viaje es $50.00 el cual incluye la day and Thursday at 1:15PM. Equip- ideas. Meetings will be held every
from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., in the party transportacion de ida y regreso y el ment will be provided. We have all Wednesday, at Clubhouse Room B.
room.Please note that the June dance boleto de entrada al juego. Asegure levels of members with a wide level of Call Don 254-0917.
will take place on the 2nd. Sunday su asiento lo antes posible. Comuni- playing ability, from long time play-
no on the third. We will celebrate fa- quese con: Dr. Pieras (787-645-3326) ers to first time members.Our goal is YIDDISH CULTURE GROUP: The ob-
thers on this date. Last year members o con Juana (646-407-6808). to get outside have some exercise and jective of the Yiddish Culture Club is
who have not renewed their member- get to meet new people Come and to present programs that perpetuate
ship will pay a fee. For more infor- MIND SPA DISCUSSION GROUP: join us. Contact Jack at 640-3373. our Jewish heritage. All of our pro-
mation call Juana at 646-407-6808 Meet 2nd and 4th Thurs. 1:30 PM, grams are also translated into Eng-
or Madeline at 631-697-4961. SPE- only October through March, Class- SNORKEL CLUB: For information lish. Our programs are held in the
CIAL EVENT: OPEN INVITATION: room A. All invited for in-depth dis- call Ron Helms 683-8678 Auditorium on Tuesday morning at
Our date is getting closer for our very cussions of significant issues.. Allan 10:00 A.M. Everyone is welcome.
special event, our field trip to the @ 687-3602.
MARLINS BASEBALL PARK in Mi-
ami. On June 27 let's enjoy the NEW NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT RETIR-
YORK METS vs. MIAMI MARLINS. EES: N.Y.C. Transit Retirees, Anyone Hams Wanted. No Experience Necessary.
Departure at 3;00 PM.If you are driv- interested in attending a meeting of Actors Studio, CVs Premier Theatre Group, invites new members
ing your car to come to the clubhouse the New York City Transit Retirees of to participate in our next play, Murder in Paradise, a murder mystery
to board the bus, you must use the Florida, West Palm Beach Chapter, written by Chuck Otterson. There are plenty of roles for you to try on
for size.
parking behind Walgreen Pharma- please call Kathy - 689-0393.
No experience needed. No Memorization Required.
cy to park it because the gate of the
Clubhouse parking closes early. We NORTHERN STARS: Canceled for the We will coach you.
will return from the game approxi- rest of the season. For Further info
mately at 11:30 pm.If you don't have call Janisse @ 586-291-8286 or email FREE Summer Mini Acting Workshops! To be held during our
a car, arrange transportation back to: northernstarsbo@hotmail.com June and July, Monday, 7PM.
home since there will be no Village Can you act? Direct? Write? Make props? Good at costumes?
bus at that time. Car pulling is an op-
tion.$50.00 fee includes round trip Want to be a stage manager?
and ticket to the game. Secure your Come join us. Weve got a spot for you!
space ASAP. Call Dr. Pieras at 787-
645-3326 or Juana at 46-407-6808.
For more information please call Jody at: 561 841-6366
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P O L I T I C A L
P O L I T I C A L
The Call and Honor of Jury Duty Your State
Representative
BY S H A R O N R . B O C K , E S Q.
PA L M B E AC H CO U N T Y C L E R K & CO M P T R O L L E R in District 86
Serving on access in the juror room. Jurors may
a jury is more also bring along laptops, tablets and
BY M AT T W I L L H I T E
than just a civic cellphones to use while waiting. I'm Matt
responsibi l it y. Unfortunately, only about one- W i l l h i t e ,
A juror has third of jurors summonsed for your State
the power to court actually appear for service. Representative
transform a The United States Constitution in Disctrict 86.
persons life. It is guarantees all of us a right to trial by As a member
one of the most an impartial jury of our peers, a right of this great
important roles that is vital to our democratic system c o m mu n it y,
a citizen can and would be impossible without the I'm honored
play to serve in their community, in thousands of people who serve every to have earned the privilege of
the justice system, and their country. year. representing you. In Tallahassee, I'll
At the Clerk & Comptrollers office, I encourage you to embrace your fight to strenghen our neighborhood
we manage Palm Beach Countys responsibility as citizens to simply schools, protect our environment,
jury system, which randomly selects report to duty when summonsed. and improve Florida's economy. If
prospective jurors from a database of Most jury services entail a single you have an issue that you believe I
drivers license records in Palm Beach day at the courthouse. And, those can be of service with, please do not
County. Last year, more than 167,000 who do serve on a jury quickly hesitate to call my office. I'm here to
county residents were summonsed realize and appreciate the weight of listen and serve.
for jury dutymaking decisions that responsibility to their community.
have the potential to impact entire We have many resources on our Tallahassee Office
communities. Understanding that website to help potential jurors 1102 The Capitol
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routine, we offer many conveniences learn juror expectations and Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
to make serving easier. Rescheduling requirements, and prepare for their Phone: (850) 717-5086
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P O L I T I C A L
NEW
Progress in Cleaning up the Drug
OFFICE
Rehab Industry HOURS FOR
BY DAV E A R O N B E R G , S TAT E AT T O R N E Y F O R P B CO U N T Y
THE UCO
In July 2016, (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act We also impaneled a Grand Jury
our office
established
(FHA).
Floridas recovery industry is
and formed a separate task force of
stakeholders and other interested
REPORTER:
a task force now estimated at over $1 billion, parties to recommend changes to
MONDAY THROUGH
into abuses and Delray Beach is ground zero, State law, which resulted in SB 788
in the drug with hundreds of rehab facilities and HB 807 that tightens marketing THURSDAY, 9:00AM
treatment and sober homes within city limits. and referral standards, increases
TO 12:00 NOON
i ndu st r y, Illegal kickbacks, insurance fraud Department of Children & Families
including and patient brokering are among (DCF) oversight of treatment (TEMPORARY OFFICE
sober homes. the abuses within the industry. All facilities, and strengthens patient
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Sober homes of this fuels the growth of sober brokering laws.
are group residences designed to help homes, some of them being operated About 2 people will die each day in ROOM A)
recovering drug and alcohol addicts, by unscrupulous individuals who Palm Beach County from overdoses
including those attending encourage drug use and other of heroin or other opiates, and an
outpatient treatment programs, illegal activity. As a result, otherwise additional 23 people will overdose
UCO REPORTER
transition back into the community. peaceful residential neighborhoods but survive because of the heroic STAFF MAY BE
Unlike drug treatment centers, sober are degraded, public safety is efforts of our first responders. Last
homes are unregulated, which is why endangered and the recovering year, 592 people died in our county CONTACTED ANY
they are proliferating throughout addicts themselves are victimized from opiate overdoses. Such shocking TIME AT THE
our residential neighborhoods. and risk death by overdose. statistics deserve an immediate and
Because there is no regulation or Thats why we moved full steam powerful response. Working with FOLLOWING EMAIL
oversight, there is no accurate count ahead with a law enforcement task our law enforcement partners, we are ADDRESS:
of how many exist. Government force to investigate and prosecute up to the task.
officials who seek to regulate sober illegal activity in Palm Beach Anonymous tip? Call our Sober UCOREPORTERWPB@
homes through local ordinances or Countys recovery industry. Since Homes Hotline at 1-844-324-5463. GMAIL.COM
zoning laws have been thwarted by last July, the task force has made 21
the Americans with Disabilities Act arrests.
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Saturday, July 29 at 8 pm Saturday, September 16 at 8 pm
With tremendous high-energy, the Yesterdayze show band will take you on In a show guaranteed to have you clapping and singing along, Orange
a flower-powered trip through the magical decade of the 60s. Recreating Sunshine pays homage to the great sounds of the 1960s songs that defined
top 40 hits from groups such as The Beatles, The Monkees, The Animals, a generation and became classics. These five very talented and experienced
The Supremes, The Rolling Stones and Sonny & Cher, this group, dressed musicians Stephen B, Bob Alter, Tony Viscardi, Ron Burruano and Daryl
in colorful, authentic outfits, is a non-stop blast from the past. The band Leoce produce that fabulous 60s sound with such classics as California Girls,
members have world-wide touring experience playing at performing arts Hang On Sloopy, Im A Believer to name just a few.
theaters, fairs and festivals throughout the United States and Canada.
REWIND FEATURING TK BLUE AND THE UNCOOL BAND
CINDY MILLER IVE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME Saturday, September 23 at 8 pm
Saturday, August 5 at 8 pm
Just hit the rewind on your old cassette player and TK Blue will take you on
With her superb singing voice, a touch of stand-up comedy, witty parodies a journey through the 60s, 70s and 80s of rock n roll music. This exciting,
and delightful impersonations of famous entertainers, Cindy Miller is a lively band also features three dynamic ladies, great costumes and special
master of musical comedy. She is also recognized for her ability to interpret video effects. With songs like Flashdance, Respect, Joy To the World, Staying
and present standard jazz in an exciting and refreshingly new manner. Cindys Alive and the music of The Supremes, and Tina Turner, there is really nothing
signature song Land That We Love, which she wrote, has been performed uncool about TK Blue!
for General Tommy Franks and also at many government and community
patriotic events. A NATURAL HIGH AN EVENING OF SONG WITH DON
STANSFIELD Saturday, September 30 at 8 pm
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE THE ULTIMATE BEATLES Transporting you back in time, Don Stansfield uses his clear, strong tenor/
TRIBUTE Saturday, August 12 at 8 pm baritone voice to recreate the signature songs of the most famous entertainers
Across The Universe breathes new life into the music of The Beatles of the past 20th century. Dons performing credits range from off-Broadway
and their solo careers, all with an accuracy and attention to detail that is to regional theater along with cabaret performances in New York. He has
incredible. This group will take you on a musical journey through the careers also appeared at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami where he played the
of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr that includes selections ranging starring role of Odysseus in the new rock musical Rock Odyssey.
from their early careers through 1980 and beyond. Be prepared to sing
along with some of your favorite Beatles tunes such as All My Loving, Come AN EVENING WITH JOHN TIMPANELLI
Together, Day Tripper, A Hard Days Night, Help! and many more. Saturday, October 7 at 8 pm
Romantic crooner, Broadway showstopper, classical performer as well as
IRIS REVSON AND MICHAEL RAPPOSELLI hilarious comic and fabulous impersonator John Timpanelli does it all!
Saturday, August 19 at 8 pm
John has portrayed Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof, Emile in South Pacific,
With her remarkable voice, Iris Revson has performed on Broadway and Albin in La Cage Aux Folles and Jean Val Jean in Les Misrables, each time
national tours in such well-known musicals as The Pirates Of Penzance and bringing his audiences to their feet cheering for more.
Evita. Her extensive theatrical background has led to appearances at such
great venues as The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as well as Radio LU WHITE AND THE ROCK & ROLL BAND
City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall. A seasoned Saturday, October 14 at 8 pm
performer who has played on Broadway, in Las Vegas and on several cruise Lu White And The Rock & Roll Band play feel-good music with songs
ships, Michael Rapposelli wows his audiences with his charm, wit and talent. you can sing along to that also bring back fond memories. With their silky-
With a beautiful tenor voice, he also has a flair for impressions and comedy smooth harmonies, Lu and her wonderfully talented musicians Bill Travis,
as a matter of fact, he is considered a triple threat entertainer since he brings Jim Buttaccio and Richie Benjamin do it all - Rock & Roll, Tropical Island,
so much depth and laughter to the stage! Easy Listening, Oldies and Folk music.
MARVELOUS MAMAS STARRING JEANNE LYNN GRAY & BODY AND SOUL WITH TWO MEMBERS OF THE TUNE
RACHEL KLEIN Saturday, August 26 at 8 pm WEAVERS Saturday, October 21 at 8 pm
Carbonell and Curtain Up Award winner Jeanne Lynn Gray joins forces Take a walk down memory lane with Alice Fernandes and Burt Pina, two of
with Internationally celebrated soprano Rachel Klein in a marvelous tour de the original Tune Weavers who recorded the 1957 gold record, Happy, Happy
force of songs that celebrate friendship, love, children and everything else in Birthday Baby. Let Alice and Burt entertain you with music from the 50s,
between. These gals will have you singing along to the songs of composers 60s and 70s, along with some Doo Wop, old standards and Broadway. They
like Steven Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber in a show you wont want even relate some very interesting tidbits of musical history along the way.
to miss.
DAVID ORSON: A MUSICAL JOURNEY
ALEXANDRA MARIE AN EVENING OF SUPERB MUSIC Saturday, October 28 at 8 pm
Saturday, September 2 at 8 pm
David Orson is an accomplished performer with a vibrant, soaring baritone
Possessed of a beautiful lyric soprano voice, Argentina-born Alexandra and riveting stage presence. From ballads to Broadway and from opera and
Marie has been singing since childhood. She has appeared as a soloist with classic to country, his diversity will astonish you. David has performed at
such symphony orchestras as The Coral Springs Pops, The Hallandale Pops many exciting venues such as The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the Maltz
and has sung Zarzuela (Spanish Operetta) with the Hispanic Lyric Theater Jupiter Theatre. He is the recipient of the prestigious Emmy Award as well as
and Classical Concerts. She even appeared at the Pro Player Stadium singing the Promax Gold Award and the Telly Award - so sit back and let David take
the American National Anthem during a baseball game between the Florida you to a magical world of unforgettable music. Comedian Ben Kurland opens
Marlins and The Devil Rays! Opening for Alexandra Marie is Mark Raisch. the evening with his clean, observational humor.
A charismatic singer who truly entertains, Mark has been called a blend of
Michael Bubl, Bobby Darin and Mel Torme and always leaves his audiences
cheering as he performs from the American Songbook as well as classics from
the 50s, 60s and contemporary music.
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SERVICES
Safety the roadways will be coming to the Transportation The committee was presented
with a choice for many different
surfaces making stopping distance
By George Franklin harder and roadways more slippery. By Lori Torres logos for the exterior of the buses,.
What I do suggest is taking your We choose a very colorful tropical
Hi folks. vehicle to the dealer of your choice I know that scene and it will be implemented one
Well, summer and have a full vehicle inspection you are all bus at a time.
has arrived! I done to be ready for summer. I enjoying the Buses will eventually have a card
hope all you would suggest this being done twice new buses. The scanner attached to a computer that
mothers and a year. The old tire rotation and oil feedback I have will give us information about how
gra ndmothers change formerly suggested to be received about many riders we have at any given
had a great done every three months or three the new package time and day. This information
Mother's Day thousand miles has now been upped system has been will be reviewed and we will be able
holiday! Just a to FIVE THOUSAND miles with the positive. Not to formulate a more efficient bus
few tips this month regarding your addition of new synthetic oil. But to having to sit with bundles on your system.
vehicles. Since we are heading out be on the safe side, check with your lap is a plus. The Excursion Bus is going to the
of the drought season and into dealer. Have all your vehicle light At our May Transportation same malls week after week. We need
rainy/hurricane weather, have you systems checked and be sure all meeting, many visitors questioned some new adventures. The trips can
had your windshield wipers checked your lenses are clear and not fogged the Combo Bus Schedule and the be any day of the week and up to 8
to see that they are not dried out? over. You can purchase cleaner at times and order of the stops at Mary hours. Please fill out a suggestion
Are all your vehicle engine fluids any automotive store for that. While Immaculate Church. We discussed form available at the Clubhouse and/
topped off? How about that oil checking, look at those lenses to be their concerns about arriving late for or at UCO or you can call the UCO
change and tire rotation? Had sure they are not cracked or broken. Confession and Mass. The committee office at 683-9189.
that done? Or are you overdue? Any other questions on this subject, voted to change the bus schedule for
Speaking of tire rotation, how are please feel free to contact me at UCO Saturday and Sunday.
those "sneakers" wearing? Getting and I will be glad to sit and discuss
thin on tread? Maybe it is time to
check with your tire dealer for a new
set? With the rain heading our way
them with you. Meantime have a
wonderful summer season . Drive New Medicare Cards
carefully and be safe and secure out
after a dry spell, be aware that oil in there!
Are On The Way
ANDREW JOHNSON
C O N S U M E R E D U C AT I O N S P E C I A L I S T, F T C
Changes are coming to your Medicare wont call you. Second,
Medicare card. By April 2019, your Medicare will never ask for your
card will be replaced with one that Social Security number or bank
no longer shows your Social Security information.
number. Instead, your card will have Is someone asking you to pay for
a new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier your new card? Thats a scam.
(MBI) that will be used for billing Your new Medicare card is free.
and for checking your eligibility and
claim status. And it will all happen Is someone threatening to cancel
automatically you wont have to pay your benefits if you dont give up
anyone or give anyone information, information or money? Also a
no matter what someone might tell scam. New Medicare cards will be
you. mailed out to you automatically.
NRA Having your Social Security There wont be any changes to
number removed from your Medicare your benefits.
card helps fight medical identity
theft and protect your medical and For more on the new changes to your
UCO INVESTIGATIONS REPORT financial information. But even with
these changes, scammers will still
Medicare card, visit Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services. And report scams
look for ways to take what doesnt to the FTC.
Month Sales Rentals Occupants Total belong to them. Here are some ways To comment on the above article,
to avoid Medicare scams: please go to https://www.consumer.ftc.
January 61 40 15 116 Is someone calling, claiming gov/b log/new-medicare-cards-are-way
February 74 25 17 116 to be from Medicare, and SOURCE: FTC Consumer
March 82 50 17 149 asking for your Social Security Information at https://www.consumer.ftc.
number or bank information? gov/b log/new-medicare-cards-are-way
April 68 35 11 114 Hang up. Thats a scam. First,
JUNE 2017 | UCO REPORTER | PAGE B15
Clubhouse________________ 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 DRIVERS 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Century Blvd and East Dr 8:01 9:01 10:01 11:01 LUNCH 1:01 2:01 3:01 4:01 5:01 6:01 7:01 8:01 9:01 10:01
East Dr and Dover A-B 8:02 9:02 10:02 11:02 1:02 2:02 3:02 4:02 5:02 6:02 7:02 8:02 9:02 10:02
South Dr and Dover B 8:03 9:03 10:03 11:03 1:03 2:03 3:03 4:03 5:03 6:03 7:03 8:03 9:03 10:03
Fairway Dr and Carlisle St 8:04 9:04 10:04 11:04 1:04 2:04 3:04 4:04 5:04 6:04 7:04 8:04 9:04 10:04
Greenbrier B 8:05 9:05 10:05 11:05 1:05 2:05 3:05 4:05 5:05 6:05 7:05 8:05 9:05 10:05
Greenbrier C 8:05 9:05 10:05 11:05 1:05 2:05 3:05 4:05 5:05 6:05 7:05 8:05 9:05 10:05
Greenbrier A 8:06 9:06 10:06 11:06 1:05 2:06 3:06 4:06 5:06 6:06 7:06 8:06 9:06 10:06
Greenbrier and Elizabeth St 8:06 9:06 10:06 11:06 1:05 2:06 3:06 4:06 5:06 6:06 7:06 8:06 9:06 10:06
Southampton by the POOL 8:07 9:07 10:07 11:07 1:07 2:07 3:07 4:07 5:07 6:07 7:07 8:07 9:07 10:07
Southampton B 8:07 9:07 10:07 11:07 1:07 2:07 3:07 4:07 5:07 6:07 7:07 8:07 9:07 10:07
Southampton A 8:08 9:08 10:08 11:08 1:08 2:08 3:08 4:08 5:08 6:08 7:08 8:08 9:08 10:08
Fairway St and Dorset St 8:08 9:08 10:08 11:08 1:08 2:08 3:08 4:08 5:08 6:08 7:08 8:08 9:08 10:08
Dorset St and Glencoe 8:09 9:09 10:09 11:09 1:09 2:09 3:09 4:09 5:09 6:09 7:09 8:09 9:09 10:09
Glencoe St and Carlisle St 8:09 9:09 10:09 11:09 1:09 2:09 3:09 4:09 5:09 6:09 7:09 8:09 9:09 10:09
Glencoe St and South Dr 8:10 9:10 10:10 11:10 1:10 2:10 3:10 4:10 5:10 6:10 7:10 8:10 9:10 10:10
South Dr and fairway St 8:10 9:10 10:10 11:10 DRIVERS 1:10 2:10 3:10 4:10 5:10 6:10 7:10 8:10 9:10 10:10
South Dr and Elizabeth St 8:11 9:11 10:11 11:11 LUNCH 1:11 2:11 3:11 4:10 5:11 6:11 7:11 8:11 9:11 10:11
East Dr and Golfs Edge 12-14 8:11 9:11 10:11 11:11 1:11 2:11 3:11 4:11 5:11 6:11 7:11 8:11 9:11 10:11
East Dr and Golfs Edge 2 8:12 9:12 10:12 11:12 1:12 2:12 3:12 4:12 5:12 6:12 7:12 8:12 9:12 10:12
East Dr and Bath St 8:12 9:12 10:12 11:12 1:12 2:12 3:12 4:12 5:12 6:12 7:12 8:12 9:12 10:12
East Dr and Clinton st 8:13 9:13 10:13 11:13 1:13 2:13 3:13 4:13 5:13 6:13 7:13 8:13 9:13 10:13
Norwich F 8:13 9:13 10:13 11:13 1:13 2:13 3:13 4:13 5:13 6:13 7:13 8:13 9:13 10:13
Falkirk St and Avon Ave 8:14 9:14 10:14 11:14 1:14 2:14 3:14 4:14 5:14 6:14 7:14 8:14 9:14 10:14
Avon Ave and Elgin St 8:15 9;15 10:15 11:15 1:15 2:15 3:15 4:15 5:15 6:15 7:15 8:15 9:15 10:15
Norwich E 8:16 9:16 10:16 11:16 1:16 2:16 3:16 4:16 5:16 6:16 7:16 8:16 9:16 10:16
Elgin St and Cardiff St 8:17 9;17 10:17 11:17 1:17 2:17 3:17 4:17 5:17 6:17 7:17 8:17 9:17 10:17
Cardiff Sty and Devon 8:17 9:17 10:17 11:17 1:17 2:17 3:17 4:17 5:17 6:17 7:17 8:17 9:17 10:17
Norwich h 8:18 9:18 10:18 11:18 1:18 2:18 3:18 4:18 5:18 6:18 7:18 8:18 9:18 10:18
Devon and Avon Ave 8:18 9:18 10:18 11:18 1:18 2:18 3:18 4:18 5:18 6:18 7:18 8:18 9:18 10:18
North Dr and Avon Ave 8:19 9:19 10:19 11:19 DRIVERS 1:19 2:19 3:19 4:19 5:19 6:19 7:19 8:19 9:19 10:19
North Dr and Borden St 8:19 9:19 10:19 11:19 LUNCH 1:19 2:19 3:19 4:19 5:19 6:19 7:19 8:19 9:19 10:19
Borden St and Clinton St 8:20 9:20 10:20 11:20 1:20 2:20 3:20 4:20 5:20 6:20 7:20 8:20 9:20 10:20
Easthampton E 8:20 9:20 10:20 11:20 1:20 2:20 3:20 4:20 5:20 6:20 7:20 8:20 9:20 10:20
Clinton and Avon Ave 8:21 9:21 10:21 11:21 1:21 2:21 3:21 4:21 5:21 6:21 7:21 8:21 9:21 10:21
Avon Ave and Bath St 8:21 9:21 10:21 11:21 1:21 2:21 3:21 4:21 5:21 6:21 7:21 8:21 9:21 10:21
Avon Ave and Ascot Ave 8:22 9:22 10:22 11:22 1:22 2:22 3:22 4:22 5:22 6:22 7:22 8:22 9:22 10:22
Salisbury A 8:23 9:23 10:23 11:23 1:23 2:23 3:23 4:23 5:23 6:23 7:23 8:23 9:23 10:23
Borden St and Bath St 8:24 9:24 10:24 11:24 1:24 2:24 3:24 4:24 5:24 6:24 7:24 8:24 9:24 10:24
Walgreens-Medical Plaza 8:25 9:25 10:25 11:25 1:25 2:25 3:25 4:25 5:25 6:25 7:25 8:25 9:25 10:25
Clubhouse 8:28 9:28 10:28 11:28 1:28 2:28 3:28 4:28 5:28 6:28 7:28 8:28 9:28 10:28
Publix 8:35 9:35 10:35 11:35 1:35 2:35 3:40 4:35 5:35 6:35 7:35 8:35
Please Note: On Saturdays all internal bus routes will drop off at Anshei Sholom on the 9:00 Am run. Monday thru Friday internal bus #1 & #3
drops off at Hastings Fitness Center at 8 AM & 1PM ONLY, #2 runs all day.
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LEGAL
TENANTS AND RENTAL
RESTRICTIONS
BY MARK FRIEDMAN, ESQ.
they will automatically be defaulted into your building. As you can see unit owners are not
to a tenant status and required to the only ones who can serve on the
be screened. What if we have existing Board of Directors for condominium
language which states that associations. In order to determine
Can we amend our owners can only lease once who is an eligible person in your
There have been a number of
questions recently about rental
documents and place in a lifetime. particular condominium you must
restrictions in condominiums and limitations on renting? review your governing documents. If
Most of those leasing restrictions the documents (typically the Articles
whether tenants can become Board While you may amend your predated the inclusion of Section
members. I wanted to use this or Bylaws) are silent, then there is
documents, there is a statutory 718.110(13) into the Florida Statutes.
opportunity to revisit some of those no limitation. If your community
caveat for rental restrictions. Section If that is the case in a particular set of
legal issues. prefers that only unit owners be
718.110(13), Florida Statutes, documents, it would be enforceable permitted to be Board members, or
provides an amendment prohibiting assuming the provision had been
How can we tell the unit owners from renting their units consistently enforced by the Board
some other limitation such as unit
difference between a owners or his or her spouse (even if
or altering the duration of the rental over the years. the spouses name is not on the deed),
tenant and a guest? term or specifying or limiting the
then you must amend your Articles
Since there is nothing recorded in number of times unit owners are Can a tenant be a Board
and/or Bylaws to make such specific
the public records for tenants, you entitled to rent their units during Member? statements.
generally cannot tell the difference a specified period applies only to
That depends on your documents.
between a tenant and a guest; at least unit owners who consent to the
The Statute defines the term Mark D. Friedman is a shareholder in
not in the short term. This usually amendment and unit owners who
candidate to mean an eligible the law firm of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
becomes apparent when a guest acquire title to their units after the
person who has timely submitted This article is intended for educational
never seems to leave the unit after his effective date of that amendment.
the written notice. The statute purposes only and is not intended as
or her arrival. Therefore, the better strategy is to
also provides that a unit owner or a substitute for consulting with your
place limitations on newly purchased
other eligible person desiring to be associations legal counsel. If you wish to
What can we do? units, such as by placing a leasing
a candidate for the board must give contact Mr. Friedman he may be reached
moratorium on newly purchased
You can tighten up your guest written notice of his or her intent to be at mfriedman@bplegal.com
units for one or two years. This will
restrictions so that when a guest a candidate to the association at least
help prevent investors from buying
overstays a certain number of days 40 days before a scheduled election.
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Sunday night we dined at stone ground cheddar grits at $19.80
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American historians have written religion. They spoke as individuals, were not led by religious leaders but Cosmic Destroyer/Regenerator. In
that the first white persons to settle but the fact they were prominent rather by supposedly secular rulers Goa, India, which once was a part of
this land were seeking religious religious figures served to divide the who chose to fight on behalf of either Portugal's vast Empire and still has
freedom. While I do not disagree, country further. the Catholic or the Protestant side. Catholic churches, I asked another
most persons of all colors who arrived Religious leaders usually refer Mohammed waged wars, guide, a young Catholic man, how
later were slaves or came willingly, to their religions as "peaceful," yet primarily against idolaters, while he he perceived the two "trinities".
fleeing from wars, intolerance, several of today's "Great Religions," was alive. When he died in 632 A.D. "They're exactly the same," he said.
poverty and/or seeking a better as they are called, were born during tribes fought over who would be his "There isn't any difference." For
way of life for themselves and their periods of extreme strife. The Holy successor as Islam's supreme ruler. some years, I puzzled over that
families in the United States. Bible tells of Jewish people being Sunnis wanted tribal elders to choose and only recently have come to
What I question is an executive slaves in ancient Egypt. They fled their religious leader. Shi'ites felt comprehend it, for it paves the way
order signed by President Trump in across a section of the Nile River The Caliph, as he was titled, should to mutual understanding and global
early May rolling back restrictions (The Exodus,) which parted for come from Mohammed's family. friendship.
on political activity by houses them even as it closed again upon These two main groups and various "The Cosmic Destroyer" puzzled
of worship, to which the general the Pharaoh's men. On land, it is Islamic sects continue to fight each me. Now I view it as similar to the
public has paid little attention. "It said that God gave Moses The Ten other nearly fourteen centuries after Christian concept of Armageddon,
is the policy of the administration Commandments. Jews historically The Prophet's death. in which the forces of good triumph
to protect and vigorously promote believe their faith started then and In this regard, The East fares in battle over the forces of evil. Those
religious activity," Mr. Trump attribute their freedom to God's somewhat better: Hinduism is aligned with the forces of good will
declared. Protect is one thing. intervention. regarded by researchers as "the be rewarded with happiness. Those
Vigorously promote is another. The Some centuries later, an emergent world's oldest religion". It has no who sided with the forces of evil
Founding Fathers were deists: They Jewish country was occupied by the known founder. Its history is viewed will be annihilated. It's a concept
believed in God. But they also Roman Empire. People cried out as a "synthesis of various Indian that began with Zoroastrianism,
believed in the separation of "Church for a Redeemer, the Christ. A Rabbi cultures and traditions with diverse an ancient Persian religion. In
and State". Clergymen may promote named Jesus spoke widely of The roots". Of all "The Great Religions," Hinduism, Vishnu destroys for the
their religion. When States do so, or Kingdom of Heaven. His followers it is the only one today that is sole purpose of renewing life and
favor one faith over another, there is heard him. So did the Roman polytheistic, having many deities. building a better world.
dictatorship. Strongmen use religion authorities, who crucified him with a Instead of battling over deities and Traditional Islam, likewise
as a means to justify keeping a ruler sign nailed to his cross, "King of the spiritual leaders, Hinduism has influenced by Zoroastrianism,
and his cohorts in power. (Rule Jews". They misunderstood his words, absorbed them. Hindus are free to speaks of "The End Days" and
by "Divine Right" is merely one since Roman rule was temporal, and worship personal deities that give a reward in paradise for those
example.) his Kingdom was spiritual, yet the them comfort or make clear reality recognized as "good". But that same
A good religion satisfies spiritual main charge brought against him in a myriad of aspects. tradition teaches God was neither
needs and, often, community wants. was sedition, stirring up resistance I once asked an Indian guide begotten nor begets. God always was
A good State satisfies secular needs against Roman control. In addition, which deity he worshipped. Without and had no Son or daughter.
and wants, without prejudice to any some Roman cults considered the hesitation he said, "I worship the The Buddha's life story is
community. Emperor to be a god. To them, Jesus goddess". He didn't add which inspirational. Born in Nepal during
In a democracy, religious was a formidable rival. goddess, for in India there are the sixth or fifth century B.C.E.,
leaders are not of one political The Roman Emperor Constantine many, but his reply satisfied me. Prince Siddhartha, son of a king, left
mind. During the Vietnam War, (306-337) was first and foremost a (Historically, all early religions seem his family's palace after recognizing
the American population was very warrior, on the battlefield declaring to have first worshipped goddesses the ongoing suffering in this world.
divided. Protestant Evangelist himself to be Christian. Moving his instead of gods, which is readily He found enlightenment and wisdom
Billy Graham, who wrote a popular capital from Rome to Byzantium understood since the female gives and provided a path for all others
newspaper column, saw the North (present-day Istanbul,) he renamed birth. "The Mother Goddess" is still to find their own way. When asked
Vietnamese as godless communists the city Constantinople after himself. worshipped in parts of Peru). about the afterlife, if any, he advised
and continuously advocated the Numerous historians claim he moved Christianity is monotheistic. his followers to concern themselves
United States pursue the conflict his seat of power to the east in order However, it has a sacred "mystery," The with earthly matters rather than
until it emerged victorious. The to be more like Oriental potentates. Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit. speculate upon the hereafter. Most
Catholic Berrigan Brothers, Daniel Be that as it may, his eastward Hinduism has a sacred Trinity. It often portrayed in art and sculpture
and Philip, saw those who would move divided Christianity between stands atop the other deities. Instead with a benign smile, millions of
be drafted as possibly dying in a Catholic Rome and Greek Orthodox, of The Father, the Son and the Holy people around the world worship
senseless war. They went so far as to a division that remains to this day. Spirit, Hinduism's transcendent him today.
burn draft cards and urged others to The bloody 16th and 17th century godhead is Brahma, the Creator; One could write of other religions
do the same. Neither spoke for their wars of the European Reformation Shiva, the Cosmic Lord; Vishnu, the and their beliefs, but back to the
beginning: The United States
now has all these religions within
it. The religions have clergy. The
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