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1 VOLUME XV, NO. 7 JULY 15, 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE SOMERSET RUN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION TABLE OF CONTENTS June 15th Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Summary cover June 22nd Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Summary cover, 3 Quotes from Celebrities 3, 11, 15, 34 Marvin Epstein Celebrates 95th Birthday 4 Lifestyle Corner Upcoming Events 5 Somerset County Senior Wellness Centers 5 Weekly/Daily & Event Calendars 5, 6 Thank You Somerset Run Mask Makers 7 Management Communications 9 Is There Really a Floating U.S. Post Office? And Other Trivialities 10, 11 For Laughs 11, 23 Pickleball News 11 A Little Movie Trivia, Too 13 Singles Club News 13 Crossword (Solution 24) 14 My First Date 15 News from and of the Still Working Group Members Mr. Eye Que 16 Somerset Run Golf Club News 21 Women s Club News 21 Sidney the Snapping Turtle Returns to Somerset Run 22 Photos by Rick Fisher 22 Men s Club News 23 Geology Tales 23 Travel Club News 23 Shell Shocked 24 Another TV Summer Circles the Drain 26 C&C News 26 Franklin Township Public Library 26 Great Ways to Take the Fun to the Backyard 27 Sudoku (Solution 32) 27 As You Age, Keep Nutrition Top of Mind 28 The Book Nook 28 Alan s Travel News 29, 30 Helping Veterans and Active Duty Military Cope With Social Isolation 31 Movie Happenings Contact the Newsletter 32 Somerset Run Condominium Association 32 Emergencies 32 Somerset Run EXTRA Staff 32 Board of Directors 34 Financial Summary 34 Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Summary By Susan Gooen MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020 [Editor s Note: This article does not set forth the official minutes of the Association meeting. The official minutes are available on the Somerset Run website, once approved by the Board of Directors.] The Open Board Meeting held on June 15th was streamed on Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board members Alan Blander, John Blazakis, Rick Blitz, Mike Goldman, Ed Gordon, Fred Okun, and Danita Susi were present. Community Manager Monica Griffin and Assistant Community Manager Kaitlyn Brown also attended. Danita called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and introduced Michael Palulak, our attorney and Ryan Fleming, the representative of JGS, our insurance broker. Although there was only one topic on the agenda, the opening of the outdoor pool, the meeting lasted for one-and one-half hours. Mr. Palulak and Mr. Fleming reported on the Governor s guidelines for opening community pools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Palulak indicated that the Governor had left the determination of the rules to the Department of Health. The resulting seven pages of rules are extremely specific and restrictive. The issue is that adherence to these rules would be very difficult and any negligence or carelessness would open the Community to the real possibility of being sued if anyone contracted COVID-19. Any monetary damages awarded would not be covered by insurance. No insurance policies are covering suits brought because of COVID-19 illness. Although the Board could require that anyone using the pool would have to sign a waiver, the attorney indicated that there was no guarantee that these waivers would hold up in court. A motion was made to close the outdoor pool for the remainder of the calendar year. There were many questions and comments by members of the community, but in the end the vote to close the pool was six yes and one abstention. The Board is in ongoing discussions about opening the other amenities in the community and is waiting for further information from the Governor s office. The meeting was adjourned and Zoom closed at 8:25 p.m. Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Summary By Susan Gooen MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020 [Editor s Note: This article does not set forth the official minutes of the Association meeting. The official minutes are available on the Somerset Run website, once approved by the Board of Directors.] The Open Board Meeting held on June 22 was streamed on Zoom due to the COVID-19 epidemic. About 190 residents were signed in. Board members Alan Blander, John Blazakis, Rick Blitz, Mike Goldman, Ed Gordon, Fred Okun, and Danita Susi were present. Community Manager Monica Griffin and Assistant Community Manager Kaitlyn Brown also attended. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m., and Danita introduced two guests: Raymond Weber of First Service Residential and Dan Ciarcia of dc Engineering. The minutes of the May 22, the OPEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS Next Regular Meeting: Monday, July 20th 2020 Schedule: See page 34 NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE Next EXTRA Published: August 15th Articles for August 15th Issue Due: July 27th June 2, and the June 15 meetings were each approved. Continued on page 3

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3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ZOOM MEETING SUMMARY Continued from cover TREASURER S REPORT: Ed Gordon reported that we are running at about $140,811 under budget. Raymond Weber of First Residential Services spoke on the effect of COVID-19 costs on the 2021 budget. Since there is no blueprint to follow in our current situation, First Residential will help as much as they can in preparing for the new budget. For example, we expect savings for this year for the pool, but may have to budget more for next year to open the pool safely with more staff. There may be more expenses in cleaning and equipment such as masks and sanitizers. There will be an increase in legal fees. His advice is to assume the worst for budget purposes. OPENING OF AMENITIES: There is a NJ statute now before the legislature that would provide immunity for associations like ours in COVID-19-related suits. The law does not seem to have a good chance of passing, but if it does pass, the Board would rethink the issues under discussion. There was a discussion of allowing tennis, pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard to be played under strict guidelines and with signed waivers by participants. The state has issued guidelines only for tennis, but it is expected that there will be additional standards set for the other non-contact outdoor amenities soon. There was a discussion about the safety of opening up the amenities while the pandemic is still a threat. Many warned of possible liabilities even with the signed waivers and asked that we not proceed with opening amenities. Others wanted individuals to be able to decide on their own level of risk. It was pointed out that the activities would be with small groups of people where the risk factors are relatively low. There was a question posed about why the waiver that would be used was not specific to COVID-19, but also covered other injuries incurred during activities, for example if someone fell and broke a leg. Whereas no insurance covers COVID-19- related issues, other possible injuries are covered by our insurance. The Board indicated that they would use the waiver recommended by our lawyers, explaining that the insurance is there for gross negligence and that the waivers are mostly for optics and might not be upheld in court anyway. Residents expressed differing opinions from having stricter guidelines with temperature checks to letting people be responsible for their own safety. There were questions about how to enforce guidelines, for example, how can we keep guests from using the facilities and who would monitor how many people were participating safely? It was pointed out that Canal Walk had opened their activities and then had to close them because rules were not being observed. The bottom line for the Board is that they want to keep everyone as safe as possible and still allow participation in activities. There was a motion made to open the tennis courts to residents following all state guidelines and with signed waivers. The motion passed with five votes yes and two votes no. A motion was made to open the courts to pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard for small groups pending the release of appropriate state guidelines and with signed waivers. The motion passed with five votes yes and two votes no. The guidelines for tennis will be sent out to the community immediately along with the waiver that must be signed before anyone can use the courts. Residents will have to sign up with Judy a day in advance in order to participate. Similar information will be sent out for pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard as soon as the state clarifies the necessary guidelines. NEW COMPRESSOR FOR THE GATEHOUSE: The Board voted to ratify an emergency decision that was made by to replace the HVAC unit in the gatehouse at a cost of $9,800 from the reserve account. The vote passed with six votes yes and one vote no. It was pointed out that the vote by was unanimous. PAVING UPDATE: Dan Ciarcia from dc Engineering provided an update on the sidewalk and road work in progress. We have two contractors on- site, Ianello Co. working on the sidewalks, and Hillcrest working on the roads. The engineering company is on-site making sure that the contractors are completing the jobs as contracted. There have been some COVID-19-related delays. Work on the sidewalks in the area of Post Lane will continue through July. All sidewalk repair will address trip hazards and will not fix any color differences. The roadwork on Conrad is done, and on Westover and Chesterwood it is almost complete. The roadwork in the Post Lane area will begin this summer. The storm water issue at the front gate is still a problem and is being addressed, while the problem at the entrance to Chesterwood Way has been solved with the reconstruction of the road there. The engineers inspect the roads after the milling is done and before the paving to ensure that any deep holes or cracks are repaired before final paving. Cracks and potholes in areas that will not be paved until next year will be temporarily repaired before winter. PICKLEBALL COURTS UPDATE: There will not be anything to report until the Planning Board takes up the issue on September 4. CARRIAGE HOME HVAC REPLACEMENT: There is a problem for any Carriage Home resident if an HVAC unit has to be replaced. There is only one company that makes a unit that can be used, and the new 2020 model is not the same size as the old unit. In order to place the new unit in the closet, the exterior wall has to be modified to accommodate the new dimensions. The costs to break through the stone and/or vinyl on the exterior wall are $1,500 for a firstor second-floor unit and $800 for a third-floor unit (no stonework). The Master Deed stipulates that if any unit change requires breaking out the exterior wall the resident is responsible for the costs. If a resident wants to use a 2019 model, if available, this modification would not be necessary. There were questions from the community about why this was not addressed when the new siding was added, but the problem did not exist then and no amendment was made to the Master Deed. Anyone needing to make this change must obtain a waiver from Management. All exterior work will be done by the same companies that were involved in the re-siding project. POOL CONTRACT RENEGOTIATION: After the Board voted at the last meeting to keep the pool closed, Monica renegotiated our contracts with American Pool Co. The pools must be maintained to keep all the equipment in working order so that the pools can eventually be reopened. The new contract is retroactive to Memorial Day. For the outdoor pool, the old contract was for $67,450; the new cost is $12,900. For the indoor pool, the old contract was $59,450; the new cost is $11,495. The total amount saved is $102,500. The motion to accept the renegotiated contract was six yes and one abstention. CLUBHOUSE: The clubhouse will remain closed for the time being. OPEN DISCUSSION: There were thanks to the Board for their hard work on all the difficult decisions that have to be made. Danita was thanked for her leadership and willingness to listen to the community. The meeting was adjourned, and Zoom closed at 8:46 p.m. QUOTES FROM CELEBRITIES Maybe it s true that life begins at fifty But everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out. Phyllis Diller TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 3

4 Marvin Epstein Celebrates 95th Birthday By David Bender On June 27, Marvin Epstein turned 95. Keeping in line with the current COVID-19 guidelines, the Tuesday and Thursday poker game players met in the parking lot at Building 2 with masks and social distancing to celebrate Marvin s birthday. The weather held up and we were able to serve some refreshments. It was challenging eating and drinking with our masks on, but we managed. Those attending from left to right: Len Miller, Frank Mannella, Rich Scifo, Al Blander, Marv Epstein, Dave Bender, Bernie Marx, Al Luster, Nick Chen, Kris Arora, and Steve DeVito. Introducing: You ll be proud to say, I live at The Delaney! Imagine the carefree lifestyle you love now near friends and family in Bridgewater but without all of the maintenance that comes with home ownership. At The Delaney of Bridgewater, you ll enjoy a beautiful home with none of the upkeep, because housekeeping, lawn service and home repairs are all provided for you! Scheduled to open early 2021, The Delaney will offer a continuum of care under a simple monthly fee rental program, with no large upfront entrance fee required. Discover residences for independent living as well as options for assisted living and memory care...all within a beautiful community with services, amenities and programs designed for the highest quality of life. TheDelaneyofBridgewater.com Community Address 901 Frontier Road Bridgewater, NJ BridgewaterLIFE@ TheDelaneyofBridgewater.com Call (732) to learn more about The Delaney of Bridgewater. Information Center Now Open 310 Chimney Rock Road, Unit G300 Bound Brook, NJ Call us today to schedule an appointment! PAGE 4 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

5 Lifestyle Corner Upcoming Events By Judy Clickner With all that is going on with the coronavirus, all events are on hold until further notice. There will be no sign-ups until we know what the future will bring. ATTENTION ALL CLUB PRESIDENTS If you have not already done so, would you please send me the names of the people on your Boards, i.e., President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, etc. - all positions you have for your club. I will also need to know if your club has a bank account. Thank you. In the hope that we will be able to be back to a somewhat regular schedule for 2021, below is what is TENTATIVELY scheduled: 2021 EVENTS: January 16 Dan Yates February 13 Mardi Gras March 6 St Patrick s Day Party April 17 Carole s Kings May 1 International Night Celebrating Israel June 11 Dog Day Night by the Pool July 3 Joey Arminio August 7 Joey Gee September 18 or 25 Ron Sharpe October 30 Adult Halloween Party November 13 Potluck Supper December 31 New Year s Eve Party Please stay safe and be well! Somerset County Senior Wellness Centers NOTE: The Center is closed until further notice. Use the contact information below to find out when the Center will reopen and what activities will be available. To check the monthly listing of all the Somerset County senior center activities by computer, go to government/human-services/aging-disability-services/seniorcenters. Please call for lunch reservations by 10 a.m. the business day before you wish to come to an event. For more information about activities, contact the appropriate center. To stay up-to-date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free alerts at Quail Brook Senior Center 625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ Open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Many of the programs are funded, in part, through the Older Americans Act. For more information, contact Caitlin Witucki, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, at or toll free at Weekly/Daily & Event Calendars Please examine our calendars and corrections, additions, deletions, or changes to: The Calendar Editor, Harriet Cohen at SR-Calendar@SomersetRun.Net It s your calendar and we need your help to keep it current. Please note that dates are subject to change. Check the SomersetRun.Net website for more information. Clubhouse locations are posted at the Concierge Desk. Questions may be directed to the Lifestyle Director. WEEKLY CALENDAR To prevent the spread of coronavirus, all events are suspended at least until the Clubhouse reopens. Monica Griffin will send an notification when the Clubhouse reopens. At that time, check with the appropriate club leader or class instructor to determine when an activity will restart. MONDAYS Tai-Chi (free) :30 a.m. Ballet Barre Dance Workout with Corinne :00 a.m. Pickleball Club :30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Fit & Strong with Corinne :00 a.m. Melt4health :00 a.m. Bowling :00 a.m. Aquacise with Charyl :30 a.m. International Folk Dancing :30 p.m. Billiards :00 p.m. Art Club :00 p.m. Monday Night Dancing Group, every other week :00 p.m. TUESDAYS Tai-Chi (free) :30 a.m. Women s Tennis :30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Co-ed total body workout with Charyl, bring weights... 8:45 a.m. Yoga Club (free) :30 a.m. Strong Bones :55 a.m.-10:55 a.m. Art Drawing Classes with Zina Umyn (every other week) :00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Table Tennis Club :00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pickleball Club :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pinochle Club Lunch :00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Social Pinochle :00 p.m. Men s Tennis :00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge :30 p.m. Poker :00 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Tai-Chi (free) :30 a.m. Small Group Training with Corinne :00 a.m. Aquacise with Corinne :30 a.m. Chair Yoga Class with Avi Ray :25 a.m. Pickleball Club :30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Zumba Gold :30 a.m. Mah-Jongg Classes :00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Socrates Club, third Wednesday of the month :30 p.m. Tap Tones :30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Table Tennis Club :00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Billiards :00 p.m. Poker :00 p.m. Yoga Club (free), see Concierge Desk for location.....7:30 p.m. THURSDAYS Tai-Chi (free) :30 a.m. Women s Tennis :30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Art Club :00 a.m. Yoga with Avi :30 a.m. Strong Bones :55 a.m.-10:55 a.m. Pool-Lite with Corinne :30 a.m. Continued on page 6 TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 5

6 WEEKLY/DAILY & EVENT CALENDARS Continued from page 5 Pickleball Club :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Canasta Club :00 p.m. Table Tennis Club :00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Thursday Evening Bridge Club :00 p.m. Poker :00 p.m. FRIDAYS Tai-Chi (free) :30 a.m. Pilates with Corinne :00 a.m. Men s Tennis :30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Art Class :00 a.m. Co-Ed Total Body Workout :00 a.m. Tap Tones :30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. SATURDAYS Tai-Chi (free) :00 a.m. Women s Tennis :30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Men s Tennis :00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Aquacise with Charyl :30 a.m. Pickleball Club :30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. SUNDAYS Tai-Chi (free) :00 a.m. SUNDAY THROUGH SATURDAY Pool Walkers :00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Men s Tennis :00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Women s Tennis :00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pickleball Club :30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EVENT CALENDAR Club representatives are responsible for updating the EXTRA Calendar so that it is always synchronized with any club articles and announcements sent to the EXTRA. EVENTS LISTED BELOW WILL BE CANCELED IF THE CLUBHOUSE REMAINS CLOSED WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Socrates Club :30 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 23 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 27 Travel Club trip to the Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven, bus departs SR :30 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 30 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 31 Movie Happenings, Double Indemnity :30 p.m. SOMERSET FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY A modern therapy center providing physical therapy and specialized programs to get you Fit 4 Life. WE ARE OPEN! We are using all CDC precautions, use of PPE, and providing for social distancing. LOCATED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! 14 Worlds Fair Drive, Suite M Somerset, NJ Call today for more information and to schedule a FREE ASSESSMENT! AUGUST THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Socrates Club :30 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Movie Happenings, Sunday in New York :30 p.m. SEPTEMBER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4- SEPTEMBER 11 Travel Club cruise on American Cruise Lines new ship, Harmony, from St. Paul to St. Louis THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Socrates Club :30 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Movie Happenings, Waterloo Bridge :30 p.m. OCTOBER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Travel Club trip to the Manhattan Neighborhood History & Food Tour, Wait List Only THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Travel Club meeting :00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Travel Club trip to Nashville, Wait-List Only THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Movie Happenings, Coming to America :30 p.m. NOVEMBER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Travel Club rescheduled trip to the Amish Experience THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Movie Happenings, The Thin Man :30 p.m. DECEMBER MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 Travel Club Holiday Party :00 p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Common Threads :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 Movie Happenings, A Man for All Seasons :30 p.m. Don t forget to mark your calendars! PAGE 6 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

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10 Is There Really a Floating U.S. Post Office? And Other Trivialities By Sue Blander Since I have been overloading you with daily trivia quizzes over the last few months, I ve decided to give you (and me) a little breather for this issue. I ll get back to the usual quiz formats in August, but being the trivial person that I am, I just can t seem to let it go, so here are some really trivial bits of knowledge that I couldn t resist sharing. Now to answer the question about the floating Post Office Yes, there is: in fact, it s the only such U.S. Post Office in the country. In which state would you find it? If you were going to pick one state in the Union to have a floating post office, it s a good bet that would be a Great Lakes state. Stationed on the Detroit River in Michigan separating the U.S. and Canada, the post office has quite an interesting backstory. It s actually a 45-foot tugboat named the J.W. Westcott II that delivers mail to other vessels along the river. And according to Atlas Obscura, it s the only boat in the country to have its own ZIP Code, The floating post office was officially established in 1949, but the Westcott Company has been delivering mail and supplies on the river since The J.W Westcott suffered damage in 2001, but it was salvaged and rebuilt. The floating post office still serves the state of Michigan today. WHERE WAS THE FIRST SCHOOL IN THE U.S.? Founded on April 23rd, 1635, Boston Latin School is the oldest known school established in the United States. Initially a public secondary school for boys, the school taught Greek, Latin, and the humanities, and was primarily for college prep. Some of its most famous alumni include Samuel Adams and John Hancock, and its most famous dropout is none other than Ben Franklin. The public school finally became co-ed in It has been relocated several times but remains open today, teaching grades 7 through 12 in the Fenway neighborhood of Beantown. Admission is determined by an entrance exam, and given its impressive history, it s no doubt quite competitive. WHAT SONG IS PLAYED TO WAKE UP U.S. SOLDIERS? There s no snooze button on this wake-up call, but only one literally means wake up in French: Reveille. (And in case you haven t heard it spoken, the American pronunciation rhymes with Beverly ). The counterpart of Reveille is Retreat, typically played at the end of the active duty day. (This is often, but not always, at 5 p.m.) Retreat, in turn, is followed in the daily routing by Taps, which signals the start of quiet hours (often 9 p.m.). Curiously enough, the composer of Reveille remains a mystery, even though the call is used by military services throughout the world. It s also not clear why the name is French. Bugles themselves have been used in militaries since the middle of the 18th century. Because they lack valves, bugles can only play certain notes on a given scale, which means that bugle calls tend to have distinctive melodies. HERE S ANOTHER QUESTION FOR YOU: WHERE WAS PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE CREATED: PHILADELPHIA, CAMDEN, N.J., PITTSBURGH, PA., OR NEW YORK? No, this is not a duh! question because the answer is not Philadelphia. What s in a name? In the case of Philadelphia Cream Cheese not a whole lot. As it happens, the cream cheese doesn t have much to do with the city of Philly at all since the product wasn t created there, the company wasn t founded there, and the delicious cream cheese was never made there. It was made in New York. So why the name? It s called marketing strategy. It was invented in 1882 and, at the time, the Philly area was known for its dairy farming, and the clever New Yorkers found a way to cash in on the reputation and, thus, Philadelphia Cream Cheese was born. WHERE CAN YOU ENJOY THE WORLD S MOST EXPENSIVE SANDWICH? New York-based restaurant, Serendipity 3, on Manhattan s Upper East Side has earned a Guinness World Records title after crafting the most expensive sandwich ever. The confidently named Quintessential Grilled Cheese is sold for an eye-watering $214! The exclusive and extravagant ingredients used include two pieces of French Pullman champagne bread which is made with Dom Perignon champagne, 24-karat edible gold flakes, white truffle butter, and the very rare Caciocavallo Podolico cheese. The sandwich is then served on a Baccarat crystal plate with South African Lobster Tomato Bisque as a dipping sauce. That s nice if you re into that, but personally, just give me a pastrami on rye with coleslaw and Russian from Lox, Stock, & Deli in East Brunswick; much cheaper and probably tastes better. By the way, if you do visit Serendipity 3, which is on east 60th Street, they re famous for their fabulous ice cream confections, and, who knows, you might even spot a celebrity or two while you re there. IN WHICH CITY WAS THE FIRST MOBILE PHONE CALL MADE: TEL AVIV, LONDON, TOKYO, OR NEW YORK CITY? The first mobile phone call was made on April 3, 1973, in New York City. Motorola employee Martin Cooper stood near a 900 MHz base station on Sixth Avenue to make the call to his friend, Joel Engel of Bell Labs. He did so using a prototype for what would become the Motorola DynaTAC cellphone. Engel was working on a competing project, so Cooper later recalled that the first words consisted of some light ribbing: Joel, this is Marty Cooper... I m calling you from a cellular phone, but a real cellular phone, a hand-held portable cellular phone. And the rest, folks, is history. During WWI, a Canadian soldier made a black bear his pet and named her Winnipeg. Winnie later became a resident of the London Zoological Gardens where she was an adored attraction, especially to a boy name Christopher Robin. The boy even named his Teddy Bear after her. WHO WAS CHRISTOPHER S FAMOUS FATHER WHO WROTE A BELOVED CHILDREN S CLASSIC USING HIS SON S ATTACHMENT TO THE BEAR AS HIS INSPIRATION? Christopher Robin Milne s father was A.A. (Alan Alexander) Milne, who wrote Winnie the Pooh in WHICH TOY WAS INVENTED BY AN ENGINEER TRYING TO KEEP EQUIPMENT ON SHIPS STABLE: THE HULA HOOP, THE KOOSH BALL, THE SLINKY, OR THE YO-YO? Mechanical engineer Richard James didn t start out trying to invent a toy. In the early 1940s, he was attempting to figure out how to use springs to keep sensitive maritime equipment stable on ships at sea. In 1943, he accidentally knocked over some coiled wire and noticed how gracefully it seemed to walk instead of tumble down and across the floor. James then worked with his wife, Betty, to turn the wire into a toy. Betty was the one who named the Slinky, after combing the dictionary for an appropriate moniker. In science circles, the Slinky is known as a wave propagation experiment. Thank you, Jill Magidson, for the next two: WHY DO MEN S CLOTHES HAVE BUTTONS ON THE RIGHT WHILE WOMEN S CLOTHES HAVE BUTTONS ON THE LEFT? When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left. Because wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid s right! And that s where women s buttons have remained since. WHY ARE ZERO SCORES IN TENNIS CALLED LOVE? In France, where tennis became popular, the round zero on the scoreboard looked like an egg and was called l oeuf, which is French for the egg. When tennis was introduced in the U.S., Americans (naturally), mispronounced it love. PAGE 10 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

11 And finally: WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL NAME OF DUCT TAPE WHEN IT WAS INVENTED (NOTABLY BY A WOMAN)? Duct tape and duck tape sound an awful lot alike. If we were to hear someone say duck tape, we might think that it s a malapropism (or perhaps excessive brand loyalty one brand of duct tape is actually called Duck Tape ). And that may be so, but when the waterproof, cloth tape was first invented in 1943 by Vesta Stoudt, a military mom and factory worker, it was known as duck tape. The tape was first used in World War II, and it gained its waterfowl-themed nickname from either its Army green color or its waterproof nature (or perhaps both). It wasn t until the tape came home from the war that it became common to use it on air ducts. That prompted a change in color from green to silver, as well as a change in the name: duck tape became duct tape. Pickleball News By David Kerstein I am writing this article before the pickleball courts at Somerset Run have reopened. The reopening will take place with only 2 players on a court at one time. The majority of pickleball players have always played with a partner. This will be a new experience for many of us. The talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres said she was having a hard time walking because she was playing so much pickleball. With twice the court to cover, singles requires a strategy that leverages quickness, anticipation and the ability to hit a variety of shots. In addition to the extra physical effort required, there are several differences between singles and doubles. The most notable are scoring and strategy. I miss playing pickleball. Pickleball is fun and good exercise. Returning to the court will be a joyous occasion for me. I look forward to playing more. See you on the pickleball courts!!! FOR LAUGHS QUOTES FROM CELEBRITIES I don t feel old. I don t feel anything until noon. Then it s time for my nap. Bob Hope TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 11

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13 A Little Movie Trivia, Too By Sue Blander Making a movie is a large, multifaceted process, and costuming and props are small, yet vital parts of it. Those responsible for creating them have to research the period of the movie and find out what s accurate for the time. The directors get to approve or disapprove, adding any nuances they desire. It is also up to the actors to dress themselves properly, and the hair and makeup teams have to accurately style the actors. Then there are the editors who, in post-production, have to catch anything that those people missed. Overall, there are countless opportunities for movie costume and prop mistakes to happen, and they re more common than you might think. There are many examples of film faux pas, but here are just some of them. Raiders of the Lost Ark: When Indy is nursing a drink after thinking he s just lost the love of his life, a man in jeans and a T-shirt walks by. Locals in Cairo, Egypt in the 1930s did not dress this way. Glory is perhaps one of the most powerful films ever made about the Civil War. In 1863, there were no digital wristwatches. In fact, the first wristwatch was created by Patek Philippe in 1868, but only for women. It wasn t until 1879 that the first wristwatch for men was created for German soldiers. There were no wristwatches in ancient Rome either, although one of the extras in the Ben-Hur chariot race scene wore one. The women in Schindler s List were all portrayed with smooth legs and armpits, but the women in concentration camps would never have been given access to razors of any kind. In one of the most iconic scenes from Back to the Future, Marty (Michael J. Fox) played Johnny B. Goode with an ES-345 model Gibson guitar. It s a very cool guitar, but unfortunately it was first manufactured in The movie, as they stress so frequently, is set in In Pirates of the Caribbean, an extra either showed up to the wrong film set or forgot to put his costume on, as you can see him in the background in one of the movie s scenes, sporting a cowboy hat and a white T-shirt. You re in the wrong place, dude. There are no cows in the ocean, unless you re wrangling sea cows. And the British were wearing uniforms that were not introduced until 1747, and the story took place at least 20 to 30 years before. There are a plethora of mistakes in The Wizard of Oz, but one of the most annoying is Dorothy s hair: it keeps changing lengths, going from medium to extremely long in alternating scenes, and sometimes even alternating shots. This is due to the fact that movies are almost never shot in order, and reshoots are often necessary, but today the actress would be required to keep her hair the same length for the entirety of the shooting process, or she d wear wigs. The Untouchables is set in the 1930s, but Kevin Costner s suit is all 80s. Though suits in that day had lapels, they were usually much larger and more pronounced than seen in the film. The lapels of the Depression era often covered half the chest, and were decidedly pointy. The coats were also usually double-breasted. A jeans-wearing extra in Gladiator wasn t the only noticed costume blunder. In the Colosseum battle with the retired champion, Maximus loses his footing and tumbles in the dirt, and as he rolls over, you can see actor Russell Crowe is wearing modern-day black lycra shorts under his blue slave clothing. The women in the 2001 Pearl Harbor film are often seen not wearing stockings and baring their legs, which, back in the day, was considered a serious social faux pas. Another noticeable faux pas was the fact that none of the characters in the film lit up or was shown smoking a cigarette, and back in the 1940s, almost everyone smoked. Not everything in the critically acclaimed 2005 Pride and Prejudice adaptation of the famed Jane Austen novel hit the mark, especially concerning the rubber boots worn by the characters. The world-famous Wellington boots were not invented until 40 years after the setting of the film. In the movie Braveheart, set around the year 1300, William Wallace wears kilts that weren t worn in Scotland until the 16th century. The movie Saving Private Ryan was set in 1944, yet some of the paratroopers are wearing black jumping boots that weren t used in the Army until In the movie Django Unchained, set in the 1850s, Jamie Foxx wears cool sunglasses that weren t widespread in the U.S. until Cast a Giant Shadow was a 1966 big-budget film based on the life of Colonel David Mickey Marcus, an American officer who commanded units of the fledgling Israel Defense Forces during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. One of the vehicles shown in the movie was a 1954 Pontiac, just like Al s grandfather owned. Singles Club News By Jeanne Tudor Since the clubhouse is still closed, and no meetings can be held there, The Singles Club July 10th meeting was canceled. There is no scheduled meeting of the club in August. The September 11th meeting, featuring the Summer Swing Orchestra, is still on the calendar, pending the clubhouse re-opening. To any new single resident of Somerset Run, we welcome you to join us. There is no charge for you to attend a meeting for the first time. But if you are planning on attending, you will need to call Jo-Ann Janus at so we know to expect you. If you need a ride to the meetings because you don t drive, or don t drive at night, let Pat Heinemann know ( ) so she can arrange for someone to pick you up. Myrna Goldman, our Sunshine Chairperson, is always happy to send a card to members who may need some cheering up or are celebrating a special event. Make sure you let her know, so the opportunity will not be missed. Contact Myrna at or at goldmyrna@verizon.net. CALENDAR: August Summer Break, no meeting September 11, 7:30 p.m. Summer Swing Orchestra October 12, 7:30 p.m. German music and dancers TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 13

14 Crossword THEME: HUMAN BODY Solution on page 24 ACROSS 1. It s often breaking 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca 8. Bog deposit 12. Mine entrance 13. *Blood fluids 14. Sinbad the Sailor s home 15. Delhi dress 16. Ball of yarn 17. On the radio 18. *Brain s fear factory 20. Gulf War missile 21. Monkeys, in Spain 22. Elise 23. Capital of Tasmania 26. Unlike Pinocchio 29. Be mistaken 30. Meteorologist s line 33. Radiant light 35. Popular horse breed, pl. 37. VIII predecessor 38. Lit test format 39. Prima donna 40. Like meters and kilograms 42. Step on it 43. a.k.a. association football 45. Hood and Christopher 47. *Result of UV exposure 48. Southern chicken stew 50. Staff leader 52. *The smallest bones 56. Social media button 57. Mange carrier 58. Plumber s sealant 59. Fuzzy fruit, pl. 60. a.k.a. The Islamic State 61. Antioxidants-rich berry 62. Tolstoy s Karenina 63. Grazing spot 64. Country singer-songwriter Loretta DOWN 1. For the Benefit of All org. 2. Cheese in red casing 3. Lean like an athlete 4. Bad rep 5. Address to Kitty 6. A in A=ab, pl. 7. *Location of strongest muscle 8. *Part of both digestive and endocrine systems 9. Genesis twin 10. Like a desert 11. Used to fix a leaky roof 13. Limit in quality 14. Same as boatswain 19. Pillow Talk (1960) star 22. Same as #22 Across, in English 23. *It loses 80% of body heat 24. Root of iris 25. Music to a performer s ears 26. *Fastest growing tissue 27. Popular Japanese dish 28. Orient Express, e.g. 31. Walkie-talkie word 32. *The teeth did it 34. The have it 36. *Gut dwellers 38. *One of #36 Down 40. Males 41. Van Gogh s famous flower painting 44. Coffee shops 46. * cavity, a.k.a. mouth 48. Aplomb 49. Harbor city of Ancient Rome 50. *Humans are the only animals that have it 51. Field of grass 53. Having lace 54. Zeal 55. *The largest organ 56. Reggae precursor 57. ml PAGE 14 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

15 My First Date By Chris Retz After months of being cooped up here aside from brief trips to Quest for routine stuff, we had a bona fide invitation to go out! First time in forever. It was a combo of Father s Day and a birthday party for a little grand. The party was to be held at the home of some of the inlaws, and the guest list was extremely modest. The immediate question on my mind was what to wear? Somehow the now broken-down house slippers that had served me so well these past 90 days didn t seem the thing, but it had been so long since I had worn real shoes that I was almost confounded by my choices. Ditto jewelry. to get back to copy editing The Early Makuria Research Project. (If you must know, this is a 3-volume set of archaeological findings from Makuria and I won the bidding contract for both copy editing AND indexing. Lucky me.) Where the heck is Makuria? you ask. Well, Wikipedia tells me that this was a Nubian kingdom located in what is today Northern Sudan and Southern Egypt. Makuria originally covered the area along the Nile River from the Third Cataract to somewhere south of Abu Hamad as well as parts of northern Kordofan. Wish me luck with all of this. Once again properly attired (sans the I Like Ike retro sweatshirt and jeans that should have been tossed at least a decade ago), we set off. It had been quite awhile since we had seen these people and I didn t even care if they were odious. As a matter of fact, since we were dining en famille they appeared decidedly less so. When they got too LOUD or the topic turned to something I wasn t even remotely interested in, I eagerly volunteered to look for that elusive can of peaches in the pantry. Amazing how one can get lost among the soup cans for a good 15 minutes. Speaking of social distancing, we ll see the OTHER set of in-laws in July for the long-postponed First Communion that I mentioned a few months ago. Good dresses or good pantsuits will be mandatory. Discreet diamonds are encouraged. We already have nobly volunteered to sleep at opposite ends of the L-shaped living room couch that Saturday night (too far to drive home). We insist that Frank s parents have the basement bedroom (and never mind the fact that there is no bathroom down there yet). Heh, heh. Our motives are clear we want to be near the exit door at all costs and will come prepared with a foolproof excuse to Exeunt Stage Left, as Shakespearean stage directions dictate. So sorry to leave, we will murmur softly as we pound out the door at dawn s early light. Chris has D&D Painters danddpainters.com Interior & Exterior Painting Power Washing Wallpaper Installation & Removal FREE ESTIMATES Fully Insured NJ Lic # 13VHO n Expert Pricing and Negotiating Skills n Specializing in the 55 and Over Communities n Successful Open House Program n Multiple Website Exposure SENIOR DISCOUNT 10% OFF Please present ad. Expires 8/31/2020 Your Neighborhood Specialist Somerset Run Resident Waiting to Sell? CALL ME NOW! SOLD: 369 Windfall Lane QUOTES FROM CELEBRITIES By the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he s too old to go anywhere. Billy Crystal Irene Faucher Broker Associate Since 1983 Call: ifaucher@weichert.com irenesellssomerset@gmail.com Office: (908) Fax: (908) TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 15

16 News from and of the Still Working Group Members By Chris Retz Now that businesses are beginning to open up, or open up more, I thought it would be interesting to interview some members of this popular group here at Somerset Run. I wanted to know if they had been able to work at home and if so, how they liked it or not. And how else had they been affected? The first person to respond to me was Janet Novello, who is a nurse. She wrote, We are healthy and coping with the needed changes. My husband Rich has been working from home for the past 4 months for Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He misses his co-workers and the camaraderie of the office. Working from home does have its benefits, but he likes the structure of going to work a different environment, seeing his co-workers, and being exposed to a variety of people with different traditions and experiences. I have been working at Morristown Medical Center ever since the pandemic hit. Initially, I was re-deployed to another department since only emergency surgeries were being done, but now I am back in my home department of Surgical Services. Our son s wedding in Florence, Italy on May 29 had to be postponed and will be rescheduled. We see our grandchildren, but must distance and haven t hugged or kissed them in months. Our daughter s plan to return to work full-time in September have been put on hold due to the unknown schooling protocols this fall. My 92-year-old mother was taken out of her assisting living in April when it became known that coronavirus was in her facility. She is safely residing temporarily with my sister and her family. The mantra in our home is one day at a time, things could be worse. Count your blessings and lend a hand when you can. *** When the pandemic struck with such fierceness in New Jersey, Barbara Klausner was working part-time in NJCAP (New Jersey Child Abuse Prevention), teaching children in the lower grades about bullying, wrong touch (even by a family member), and stranger danger. She worked with the older grades about such things as on-line issues, sexting, and suicide. She commented, Since I ve been home I painted portraits, played my piano (both pop and Chopin), read a little, readied my gardens and pots with flowers. Hard work. I don t mind having been home. I liked the lack of pressure. I did at least Zoom. It s sad I could not see my family to hug and kiss. I miss my exercise classes as I m lazy without the leadership. I hope I will be up to returning to the old way of living unless there will be a new way of life to adjust to again. I m alive and hopefully I will stay healthy to enjoy what the future brings. *** Sheela Jayasimha, who is an operations specialist for pharma companies, is still working from home and loving it. She is of the opinion that telecommuting is great because it reduces driving time and even if one person contributes to reducing pollution it s great. Mother Nature also is telling us! The only bad thing is you don t have work-based social interaction. *** Cathy Daskalakis is a teacher. She has been able to work from home, but of course misses the human contact and interaction. Interestingly enough, I ve had the time to explore my SMART Ukulele! I ve been able to ride my new bike. I ve learned to juggle! *** Art Stevens is no stranger to readers of the EXTRA. He notes that being home is very frustrating. Although I ve worked from my home office most of the past fifteen years the fact that I can t get out in the evening is frustrating. I ve been telecommuting for so many years that I m very used to it. But the bad points are that I don t get to see people in person much anymore. Zoom calls can only go so far in making meetings more personal than the telephone. I miss in-person contact. What has he been doing during the pandemic? I m grateful that I had my business to help occupy my time. However, Netflix and Amazon have become good friends of mine. I m watching more streaming than ever before and I m grateful that it s there to help occupy my time with some terrific content. *** Cindy Slotnick and her husband Mark are jewelers who create one-of-a-kind wire woven and Viking Knit jewelry. She explained, Everything is made from wire. I create the pendants and Mark weaves the chain, called Viking Knit, by hand. Viking Knit is a technique from artifacts found from archeological digs from the 7th century in Scandinavian countries. Because we work from home on our jewelry, PAGE 16 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

17 we are producing a lot of beautiful new pieces upon waiting for our craft shows along the East Coast to begin once again. We usually do juried craft shows and now there are none at this time, so I cannot sell. I feel sad. As you also may know that we are also musicians and singers from the band ReUnited that performed at Somerset Run on New Year s Eve. We also perform in a trio called Perfect Duo +1. We usually perform at assisted living facilities and 55+ communities. Therefore, not singing out in public and not doing craft shows. But we sing at home and thank goodness that our hobby is also our business, we always have something to do. *** Victoria Collier is in IT Professional Services. She observed, Much of my work is done via conference call with workers at other global locations. I was able to easily transition to working from home, and actually prefer it. Telecommuting gives me more time and flexibility when I work from home. I can exercise in between calls, and I ve been able to get home projects accomplished that had been neglected for years. I do miss the workplace camaraderie, but the pros of working from home outweigh any downsides of not being side-by-side with coworkers. In this time of health uncertainties, it is much safer to be home and I am fortunate that my company is giving us a choice of when we want to return (at least for now). What has been the upside for her? I have been able to put more time into gardening, cycling, walking, home cleanup projects, and home maintenance projects (some I do, some I have contractors). I ve helped my neighbors by sharing some of the home maintenance project contractor names, etc. *** Lalita Dileep works in the Somerset County Library System but I am not a librarian. I work in the Automation Department as a Technical Support Specialist assisting staff with technical issues with their equipment, , and VoIP (Voiceover Internet Protocol) phones. I also purchase hardware and software equipment for the library system. Working from home hasn t been without its hardships. Continued on page 18 ANTHONY S P.O. BOX 5122, Somerset, NJ Anthony Rossi Master Plumber License No PLUMBING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING, INC. PLUMBING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning At Anthony s, we place a big emphasis on preventative maintenance to help eliminate heaps of worries and unnecessary repair bills. Still, any time you run into a problem, we ll run to the rescue. Count on it. EMERGENCY SERVICE TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 17

18 STILL WORKING GROUP Continued from page 17 It is the first time for us as an institution so initially there were some challenges but now virtual meetings, Google hangouts, and communicating via only has become the norm. I miss the oneon-one human interaction. There are also no boundaries when you work from home and the work hours never seem to end. However, this enforced time home has led to a new hobby: a blog! After the initial few weeks of being totally overwhelmed by the situation, I decided this was the time to make the most of this unique situation. So together with my son, I have started writing a weekly blog that examines what the current times have taught us and how to look beyond with hope. In fact, we also use pictures from Rick Fisher in our blog since they are so inspiring. For her too, this has been a time of mixed blessings. I can and have telecommuted for the last three months. There are things I cannot do at home and need to catch up with once I get back to the office. One good point of working at home is that if I am not busy at a particular time of the day, I can do a few things around the house. But I do have to keep checking my in case something comes in that I have to attend to. Another good part is, if I am particularly busy with work, I can get a very early start with no commute and work later if a project requires it. I like getting a head start on things and being available for the next project. The bad part is, I do not have access to a large copier and scanner, which I need for the volume of documents I work with. Commercial closings of the magnitude and complexity that we deal with are very different from residential closings. A home printer/scanner just doesn t cut it for my purposes. Another bad point is that I cannot communicate with my boss and co-workers face to face; it s all via and/or text and/or telephone. I understand that the powers-that-be are currently working on a way to get some of us back to the office in the next few weeks, albeit with many restrictions and renovations. Am I looking forward to that? Yes and no. I have a number of things to catch up on at the office, but will miss the opportunities of down time at home. But, I realize, it s a business and we have to get back to reality sooner or later if we want to continue to have jobs. There are advantages of staying home on the personal side. I have met more people while walking, particularly during my lunch hour. Also, I have NOT gained weight, despite having immediate access to kitchen/pantry, as I thought I might. I have continued with my hobby of knitting and have a bag full of items that I will donate. Image courtesy of Rick Fisher New blogs are posted every Wednesday. Here is the link to the blog. Please do read, comment, share, and subscribe: wixsite.com/blog/my-blog. *** Carol Schmidt is a Claim Director for Plymouth Rock Assurance and works out of their Woodbridge headquarters. My company reacted quickly to the Governor s Executive Order to work from home and by about March 15 we had over 1,000 employees working remotely. I am lucky to have a spare bedroom that I ve turned into my office. I have a desk, dual monitors, but no printer. As someone who likes to print because it s easier to read paper than an , I am proud that I ve been able to change that habit. I keep the same hours but am easily distracted by things at home (laundry, looking out the window, small household chores, keeping up with the news) but all in all, haven t been as miserable as I thought I would be! I don t want to telecommute and will go back to the office as soon as we get the green light, which we are told won t be anytime soon. I like the social aspect of being in an office. I have a lot of young employees (for many, this is their first job out of college), and I think they are missing out on so much by being home. Despite the best of intentions, I have not developed new hobbies or met new people. I was proud of myself for finally giving in and buying a Kindle. (I much prefer to hold a book in my hands but once the public library and our Somerset Run library closed, I had no choice!) *** Iris Lamb is a legal secretary. I work for a medium-size law firm in New Brunswick and I like it there. Although I m 70, I could retire, but will try to give it a few more years, if possible. I work with attorneys who mostly represent banks in very large commercial real estate loans. Banks you have, no doubt, heard of as well as developers you are familiar with. *** Irene Faucher is a Broker/Associate with Weichert Realtors and has been in the profession since Staying home during the COVID-19 crisis has been very limiting and I am anxious to resume working. Now, that is possible due to all of the new technology that my company provides. Safeguards such as masks, gloves, and booties will be utilized in meeting with sellers and buyers, and there will be electronic signatures on documents when preferred and possible. Although my office is open when necessary, I and most of my associates are working from home to decrease the spread of the coronavirus. However, now that we have all learned how to safely navigate through this pandemic, we can continue to buy and sell homes, using social distancing and previously mentioned safeguards. *** And what about the continued existence of the Still Working Group? Founder Ken Kristopovich commented, The Still Working Group was formed to enable Still Working residents to get together and socialize after work or on weekends when more convenient with their work schedules. The Still Working Group is open to all working Somerset Run residents who have not figured out how to retire yet. Both Singles and Couples are welcome. Only one individual in a couple need to be working not both and we are very flexible when it comes to defining work! While we are not planning any events at this time, we will send an PAGE 18 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

19 alert to the SR community for to see who interested in joining our group once we are free to socialize safely. If you have questions about the SWG, please contact Ken at or *** And what about yours truly? Well, I ve been working at home for the past decade and lucky to be here when I hear what working conditions are like in the real world. My friend Mike is in the IT department of a major publisher in New York City. I was horrified to hear about his days. He lives in New Brunswick and in pre-pandemic days took the train to Penn Station, and then a subway WAY downtown to the Wall Street area. He was on the 47th floor of a 50-story building and had wonderful views of the waters around Manhattan. But he had to schlep his computer back and forth every day for reasons that I don t fully understand. Why not put the machine in your locker? Anyway, the real shock for me was to learn that he had no assigned seat on the floor with 99 other employees. Actually, there are 105 employees on the floor but only 100 seats, so they re in real trouble if there is any kind of scheduling mix-up and they have too many people on any given day. There is no guaranteed seating. One day you may have great river views, the next be next to the Keurig if you re lucky. And it s all open concept. No privacy at all. Not even decorative acoustic panels. What? I cried. No shelf for reference volumes? How can I be sure I m right about the French or the ellipses? No room for reference books means no room for tchotchkes. No personal items of any kind as you don t know where you ll sit, or IF you ll sit. How can I exist without these little things that mean so much to me? They define me and my sentimentality. I couldn t work with that uncertainty. Mike has to keep his back to the wall in the subway station, and be sure to not make eye contact in the station or the cars. I m just glad that I m home, and never mind the spectacular NYC views the view out my back door is fine. FANTASTIC SAMS CUT & COLOR Fantastic Sams Cut & Color is a full-service salon offering Haircuts, Color Services, Treatments, Styling and Facial Waxing all at affordable and competitive prices! $2 OFF Any Haircut FANTASTIC SAMS Complementary Shampoo included with every haircut. Valid at Somerset location only. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per person. Expires 9/30/2020 TIME TO CUT LOOSE 149 Pierce St, Somerset NJ FSPATIL.SALONULTIMATE.COM All Over Color Starting at $58 FANTASTIC SAMS Complementary Shampoo included with every haircut. Valid at Somerset location only. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per person. Expires 9/30/2020 Senior (65+) Discounts FANTASTIC SAMS Tues/Wed until 3PM 20% OFF All Services FANTASTIC SAMS Tues/Wed until 3PM Hair Cut only $15.00 Now More Than Ever - Show Your Love! Offering - Contactless Delivery & Pick-up CURRENT FEATURE PITCHER PERFECT Monthly Feature Pitcher Perfect $ OFF VALID ON FEATURE PRODUCT ONLY. Local delivery only. Cannot be combined. Expires 8/31/2020 Mention code JLYAUG WE DELIVER! Exceeding Expectations Since with Local & Nationwide Delivery 227 West Union Ave, Bound Brook (Route 287 Exit 13) Store Hours: M-F 8-5, Sat 8-1 $ 5.00 OFF Valid on any order. Minimum purchase $ Cannot be combined. Expires 8/31/2020 Must mention code SRun2020 TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 19

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21 Somerset Run Golf Club News By wayne menke Nolite id cogere, cape malleum majorem. * Anonymous Another month done and several more club events have gone by the board. These include the annual President s Cup, originally scheduled for three consecutive weeks during June, and the club s first outing, planned for Royce Brook Country Club at the end of the month. In the meantime, while there are golfers taking advantage of our county courses, many members continue to wait for weekly play to begin. Late in June the club leadership polled all board members to decide whether to hold out hope for the remaining events or to postpone all of them to next year. The results were announced as we go to press, and the decision is to cancel all golfing events for the remainder of the year. The board is disappointed to have to make this announcement, but it reflects the reality of the current situation and removes the ongoing uncertainty. For the time being, the end of year luncheon will remain on schedule. If conditions permit, we will use this function to launch the 2021 golf season. With more free time than ever, I started wondering what professional golfers do when they have nothing to do. Even at the highest levels, one can only practice so much before going stir crazy. Time to investigate. I was able to locate a seldom-studied study published by the USGA in the spring of It asks the very same question: How do golfers amuse themselves when they re not playing golf? Why they felt the need to know this escapes me, but I was intrigued. The list included the usual suspects like weight training, movies, family activities, video games, reading; it goes on and on. But the top one caught me by surprise they play darts. For a lot of people darts are about the only thing more boring to watch than golf. Anyone who has ever taken the time to watch a dart match on television can attest to that. But apparently, if you like golf, there s a good chance you like to play darts as well. Many of us have played darts at some point in the past, most likely in a bar, where the only athletic requirement is getting up off a barstool and throwing little winged missiles at a board on the wall. Sounds like fun. But where did all of this begin? What s the history behind it? Is it a sport or a game? Time to find out. Darts were invented around 1625 and generally attributed to D artagnan, whom many will recognize as the fourth Musketeer. As popularity increased, the name was shortened to D arty and eventually became known simply as darts. Oddly enough, when not playing darts, most musketeers could be found out in the fields trying their hand at golf. Sadly, since there were not yet any golf courses in France, the muskies found themselves wandering around aimlessly with little to do other than drink a lot of wine and make a nuisance of themselves. Originally, darts were about the size of javelins and were often used as weapons to gain an unfair advantage over an opponent. All this made things a bit untidy and it proved somewhat difficult to recruit new players. Darts were gradually reduced in size (various readers may recall Jarts from their youth), but the French began to lose interest, electing to spend even more time drinking wine. The British, however, soon adopted the concept with great relish. Not to mention they were way ahead in terms of golf. What they were looking for was something to occupy their time after the rounds were finished. Sitting in a pub drinking warm beer and eating cold brussels sprouts left them unfulfilled. They finally hit upon the splendid idea of making the darts smaller still and bringing the whole thing indoors. Et voila! The modern version of darts was born, where it remains essentially unchanged to this day. We now have the British to thank for something besides mushy peas. Most of this country and the rest of the world now play British darts. For reasons that remain somewhat foggy, an alternative version developed in and around Philadelphia. It became known as American darts and is generally found only in the mid-atlantic states. The two versions are as similar as European and American football. But enough of history. Why are darts popular? Well, for one, people everywhere seem to take great delight in any activity that includes drinking alcohol. With the possible exception of curling, darts is by far the top choice for satisfying that need. Also, keep in mind that people love to throw things balls, boomerangs, frisbees, punches, elections. Most importantly it s easy to learn, inexpensive, and can be played and enjoyed by virtually anyone. So, is it a sport, or a game? One could argue either way and people often do. I ll leave it to our readers to decide for themselves. Here s an idea let s reconvene next month. Our primary goal of course is to bring everyone up to speed with news of our golfing community. But then we ll dig a little deeper into the world of darts and examine the subject in greater detail. Until then, bottoms up! * Don t force it. Get a bigger hammer. Women s Club News By Harriet Garfunkel Despite the pandemic we reached out to the Guidance Department of Franklin High School to select a female graduating senior who deserves our annual $1,000 grant. The student selected this year clearly deserves this award. Sonia Dalal is ranked among the 10 top academic students in the 2020 graduating class. She will be attending Emory University in the fall, majoring in Neuroscience and Global Health. She hopes to work on a cure for such disorders as Alzheimer s and dementia as she pursues a medical degree. Every activity that Sonia has engaged in is something she is truly passionate about and believes in and is not just a résumé filler. She has a passion for a biological career as evidenced by the numerous activities outside of academic activities she has been engaged in. Most notably, she was president of and founder of a club called MedTech, which gives students the opportunity to connect with professionals in the medical field to gain an understanding of the dedication, commitment, and hard work it takes to achieve such a level of success. She is also the legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society. We are proud to give this grant to Sonia, who has reached out to thank the Women s Club for this award that will help to pay for her schooling. In early June, we delivered toiletries and personal care products to the Women s Shelter. Women s Club will continue to do whatever we can in the services and donations to our immediate and surrounding community. May we remind the reader of all the contributions the Women s Club makes. We donate $1,000 annually to the Elizabeth Avenue Fire Department, $1,000 to the East Millstone First Aid Squad, and $1,000 for a Franklin High School female graduate scholarship. In the past, we have donated and fully paid for the Shuffleboard Court, half the cost of the present stage in the Clubhouse, the warming oven in the kitchen, several kitchen carts, the ping pong table, and the keyboard in the Clubhouse. The Executive Board has met on Zoom and has voted to extend the membership fee through the end of If you are a paid member for 2020 you will be a paid-up member for All our planned coming events have been rescheduled for the future. We hope to meet with all our members sometime in the near future. We miss all our friends and wish you all good health. TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 21

22 Sidney the Snapping Turtle Returns to Somerset Run Photos by Rick Fisher [Editor s Note: In this new feature, we will publish one or more of Rick Fisher s photos.] By Alan Fine Our old friend Sidney was hurrying (?) back to his home in the Chesterwood/Westover pond to avoid the repaving project. When asked for a comment, Sidney remarked I m even slower than those steamrollers. Photo by Helene Fine Fence with Line and Shadow Real Estate News and Updates Pandemic 101 Marketing and Technology During this unprecedented time, I would like to introduce you to my marketing program, Listing Concierge and it s unparalleled advantages. Television Spot YouTube Channel Single-Property Website Print - View Magazine Just Listed eflyer Virtual Open Houses Property & Mobile Brochure Plum Blossoms in Early Spring As the world changes, I am here for you with the most recent Technology. ZOOM listing consultations available. 25 Years of Experience! Ask me for Somerset Run references! Kathleen Miller Sales Associate Premier 55+ Adult Community Advisor SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialist COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 10 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ Cell: Kathleen.miller@cbmoves.com KathleenMiller.net Fish on New Street Drains PAGE 22 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

23 Men s Club News By David Bender The current health crisis with COVID-19 has made it difficult to have any programs this year. If you have paid your dues this year, payment will be extended until December We are due to have elections for the officers of the board and we will be sending out instructions for the election process. The last meeting held by the Somerset Run Board made the Men s Club Board realize that the clubhouse may not be opened this year so that we will be unable to have any programs in the ballroom. The Board will be discussing what we will be able to do this year. FOR LAUGHS Travel Club News By Linda Slifkin THE CURTAIN RISES AT SURFLIGHT THEATRE We received the following announcement from the Surflight Theatre and plan to journey there on July 27 as originally planned. We are pleased to announce we have Governor Murphy s approval to open the Surflight Theatre. Your show will be under the big top! Joseph P. Hayes would be proud as the theatre originally opened over 70 years ago under a tent. The theatre will now be performing in Veterans Bicentennial Park, which is across the street from the theater (at the corner of Beach and Engleside Avenues). We want to ensure your health and safety as well as that of our actors, volunteers and staff. Each group of patrons will be physically distant from each other, each row of seats will also be separated. We respectfully require face coverings to enter the venue and for everyone s safety we will do a quick temperature scan of everyone entering. Also to alleviate lines at the restrooms and concessions there will be no intermission during the mainstage shows. The shows will be a maximum of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Concessions will be sold prior to the show in the park and you may bring your concessions with you into the tent/theatre. Hand sanitizer will be available. Restrooms are open in Surflight Theatre and in Veterans Park. We are excited to have you back and look forward to bringing you live theatre in 2020! Remember due to distancing, there are fewer seats. The Travel Club will begin with our included dinner served at Buckalew s, a 2-minute ride or a 6-minute walk, to Veterans Park. Dinner will begin with a house salad (choice of ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing); rolls & butter; choice of jumbo lump crab cake, steak frites, chicken pot pie, or teriyaki-glazed yellowfin tuna. We ll indulge in home-baked cookies for dessert. All soft drinks, coffee, and tea are included. There is a cash bar available. There are a few seats still available for this performance. The cost is $105 for Travel Club members and $115 for non-members. Geology Tales By Robert Metz One of the most influential geologists in Europe near the close of the eighteenth century was Professor Abraham Gottlob Werner ( ). Werner was well known to present very enthusiastic and eloquent lectures at the Freiberg Mining Academy in Saxony, Germany. As such, he transformed that school into an international center for geologic studies. In his own right, Werner was a competent mineralogist and many geologists of his day used his ideas for the identification of minerals and ores; however, he is best remembered for his interpretation of the geologic history of the earth. The basis of his interpretation was his insistence that all the rocks of the earth s crust were precipitated or deposited from a great ocean that once covered the entire planet. Since they believed in Neptunism, which argued for an aqueous origin for all rocks, Werner and his followers were referred to as Neptunists (after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea). Werner conceived this universal ocean in the beginning of earth history as being seething, hot, and saturated with all the dissolved substances needed to form rocks of the oldest division. He referred to these as Primitive Rocks. These would later come to be known as metamorphic and igneous rocks. The second stage of Werner s interpretation of earth history involved a cooling and subsidence of this Primitive Ocean. ABRAHAM GOTTLOB WERNER AND JAMES HUTTON - PART 1 Subsequently, the deposition of fossil-bearing, stratified rocks, which resided above the Primitive Rocks, were referred to as Transition Rocks, and were deposited when earth became inhabitable. The fossils proved that the earth became adapted for life. Werner noted that above the Transition Rocks were shales, coal beds, fossiliferous limestones, sandstones, and sporadic layers of basalt. A final term Alluvium was used for loose gravel, sand, and clay which occurred as the top deposits. Werner s ideas were initially received with great enthusiasm; however, this did not last long, as criticism began to mount. His theory could not explain what happened to the immense volume of water that once covered the earth to such a depth that all the continents were covered. An even greater problem was Werner s insistence that basaltic lava layers were deposited in exactly the same manner as the enclosing shales and limestones. In contrast, clear indisputable field evidence demonstrated the volcanic origin of the basaltic layers. Geologists who held this opposing view came to be known as Plutonists (after Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld). The Plutonists believed that fire rather than water was the key to the origin of igneous rocks. One of the staunchest members of this group was James Hutton! TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 23

24 Shell Shocked By Art Stevens I had the craziest dream last night. I dreamt that my wife brought me before the Florida lemon law board to try to get me replaced. She dragged me away from the TV set where I was watching Don Draper start yet another new fling. She threw me in her car and muttered, This is the last straw. I either want my money back or a replacement. You are truly a lemon. Before I knew it we were standing before a panel of lemon experts who were trained to spot lemons before they did society any harm. The chairman of the lemon law board surveyed us and said Madam, this lemon board reviews complaints about automobiles, recreational vehicles, buses, trucks and geckos. Why are you here? My wife said Because my husband is a lemon. He s not what he advertised himself to be before we got married. He said that he was rich, smart, savvy, and perfect in every way. I bought all this. And when push came to shove, he was poor, dumb, clumsy, and imperfect. If I can return a car under the lemon law, surely I can return a husband and get a new one. I began to squirm. Your honor, if I may, I said. The chairman interrupted. I m not a judge so please don t call me your honor. I ve been appointed as chairman of the lemon law board by the governor. But our board does have the power to rule on violations of the lemon law so you will both be heard. Thank you, your honor, I mean Mr. Chairman. My wife has been giving me a tough time ever since I turned down her offer to go shopping with her for a new skirt. She hates it when I don t go shopping with her. I told her that I m not an expert on skirts except for the brief period in my life when I was a skirt chaser before I met her. My wife jumped up. You see, Mr. Chairman? He has a way with words but he s still just a smart ass. He is a lemon if I ve ever LEMON LAW NOW APPLIES TO FAULTY HUSBANDS seen a lemon. He s worse than a lemon car. His motor never starts, he constantly needs an oil change and he gets very few miles to the gallon. I want a new husband. The chairman of the lemon law board whispered to his fellow panel members. This is a first for us. We usually rule on lemon cars but never lemon husbands. I m not even sure the law covers this category. This case may go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. But let s see if we can avoid lengthy litigation and resolve this matter in our chambers. The chairman turned to my wife and cleared his throat. He said Madam, the Florida lemon laws state very clearly that if you ve had a problem with a new car you would need to bring it in for repair at least three times during the first eighteen months. If after that period of time, a consumer still isn t satisfied with a new car s performance, a brandnew car would replace the lemon. Have you turned your husband in for repair at least three times during the first eighteen months of marriage? My wife scoffed at the notion. I did indeed. He went for a colonoscopy, an MRI of his back, and physical therapy for his knee. But he s still a lemon. The chairman said, I believe you ve followed the letter of the lemon law. But since evaluating a human being as a potential lemon is a first for this board, we need to convene and come up with a solution. The committee moved to another chamber and while they were deliberating my wife started to throw pencils at me. The board returned just as my wife began to reach for paper clips. The chairman said: Madam, the lemon board has decided to send your husband out of the country for a year to determine if he can be properly repaired and pass the lemon test. We are assigning your husband to the Peace Corps in Somalia where he will work with rehabilitated pirates. This time apart will enable the two of you to work through your issues alone and think things through. If he s still a lemon when he returns then he will be remanded to a new lemon colony in Ding Darling where he will spend the rest of his life in the company of other husbands who have been declared lemons. We sense that this will be the beginning of a new trend. By the time I was about to register a complaint about the unfairness of the ruling, I woke up and heard my wife cheerily saying: Dear, would you like some lemon in your tea? CROSSWORD SOLUTION from page 14 PAGE 24 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

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26 Another TV Summer Circles the Drain By Chris Retz As they all do, this summer s TV show season started with a good deal of promise. There was a new series from Julian Fellowes of Downton Abbey fame, an adaptation of an Annie Proulx novel, a PBS costume drama, something from popular British historian Lucy Worsley even a new Perry Mason miniseries. Most of this has proven to be a HUGE disappointment. Fellowes series, Belgravia, has been the best of a poor lot so far. The actors knew their lines, the costumes were period correct, and the story was told over six episodes that cleared up all questions of birth, honor, and intrigue nicely, if a bit too conveniently. Annie Proulx is the author of a number of excellent novels. I didn t read Barkskins, but I made the sad mistake of watching all 8 episodes of the TV adaptation of the same name on National Geographic TV. How bad could it be? Answer: really, really bad. According to Wikipedia, the novel tells the story of two immigrants to New France, René Sel and Charles Duquet, and of their descendants. It spans over 300 years [beginning in 1693] and witnesses the deforestation of the New World from the arrival of Europeans into the contemporary era of global warming. Well, that s as may be, but this miniseries spans about 2 weeks in 1693, and then the producers mercifully pulled the plug on any notion of making any more episodes. The costumes were not accurate, the sets unrealistic (no tavern in 1693 in Nowhere s-ville in New France, New Orleans, or New York for that matter, had panes of fine glass and doors that shut tightly), and the plot line was atrocious. Never did find out what was bugging Delphine, among many unanswered questions. In my humble opinion, Royal History s Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley is indescribably bad. So bad, in fact, that I couldn t watch it for more than 15 minutes. It was a very tough choice between reaching for the channel changer and reaching for the gin. Beecham House is a period piece set in 18th-century India. It was canceled before it was broadcast but I am gamely watching it anyway, if only for the gorgeous costumes. The new Perry Mason has very little if anything in common with the classic TV show beyond the names of some of the characters. This is one of those low talker shows that was mentioned in a classic Seinfeld episode. I have excellent hearing, but still caught only about every third word. It s noir in nature, and hits every one of the ratings warnings violence, nudity, strong sexual content (you can say that in triplicate), adult content, and adult language. Not for the faint of heart! C&C News By Dayle Lehr WE LL BE BACK! To paraphrase a famous quote, C&C announces that we ll be back to rescue Somerset Run from the doldrums with our new activities. As you are reading this, C&C Board Members have met to brainstorm ideas for new COVID-safe programs for all to enjoy. Watch this space for updated membership, activities, and sign-up information. C&C is dedicated to continuing to offer first-class educational and entertaining programs to its members despite the challenges we are facing, and continuing to support its charities the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center for autistic children and their families, and The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. So to all, stay socially distant and healthy and be on the lookout for C&C s return. Franklin Township Public Library The Franklin Township Public Library is located in the municipal complex at 485 DeMott Lane in Somerset, NJ Find out more at or by calling ext In an abundance of caution, the Franklin Township Public Library building remains closed to the public. The library is available by telephone and posts updates on its website, franklintwp.org, and on social media. The library website currently highlights many of the free digital benefits you can use from home, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, digital magazines, language-learning programs, courses through Universal Class, and more. THE LIBRARY IS NOW OFFERING THE FOLLOWING REMOTE SERVICES: CURBSIDE SERVICES The library staff will process existing holds and patrons will be able to request library materials via our online catalog, calling the library between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or using the chat service on the library homepage. You can find the full details for the curbside service, including information on returns, late fees, and more details about the library s safety precautions by visiting this page on our website. VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Thank you to everyone who participated in our patron programming survey! Based on your feedback, we are pleased to offer the following programs virtually. We are beginning with our popular fitness classes, taught by the instructors our patrons are familiar with, as well as our monthly librarian-led book club. Hosting these programs virtually will allow for increased capacity and different times/dates for some programs. This is a new experience for all of us and we appreciate your patience as we roll out this new way of offering programs! We will continue to assess programming and offer new and different programs based on patron feedback. As this issue goes to press, programming for August has not been scheduled; please visit the library s website calendar periodically to see what events have been added. HOW TO REGISTER Registration is open now and it is the same process you are used to; you can sign up on our online calendar. An address is required to sign up--this is how you will receive the link to attend the program! The links will be ed on the morning of each program, at least one hour prior to the start time. We are using Zoom to host our virtual programs. We hope that at this point of the pandemic, Zoom will be familiar to many of our patrons, but if not, here is a guide to getting started. To join our meetings, you will just need to click the link you will receive via , and if you have Zoom on your device, it will open automatically. All meetings will open 10 minutes before the program start time to work out any technical difficulties. Zumba Gold Chair & Chair Pilates Wednesday 7/15 (via Zoom) :00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Join instructor Laura Fechter for this fun combo exercise class in a chair. Gentle Beginner Yoga Mondays, 7/20, 7/27 (via Zoom) :00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. A great way to experience the benefits of yoga with the library s longtime yoga instructor Shanti. Tai Chi for Beginners Tuesday 7/28 (via Zoom) :00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Experience authentic Tai Chi training, sometimes referred to as Meditation in Motion, with Dr. Gang Huang. Chair Yoga Thursday 7/23 (via Zoom) :00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The poses in this gentle yoga class are done seated in a chair. It is great for stress relief and general well-being. PAGE 26 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

27 Great Ways to Take the Fun to the Backyard (StatePoint) If you ve been spending a lot of time indoors lately, you may be ready to get outside for some fresh air. Here s how to make your backyard the center of family fun. Set up an outdoor theater: There s no need to spend the day indoors, even if your family wants to binge watch favorite shows. Whether you re viewing a movie, video chatting with friends or looking at a slideshow of old family photos, a portable projector can quickly transform the backyard into a home theater. Those from Casio are particularly versatile, offering speedy set-up and the ability to transition from daytime to nighttime viewing. Be sure to get comfy: Your home theater will get more use if it offers the same amenities as the living room. Luckily, these days, it s easy to find weather-resistant furniture as comfortable as your favorite couch. Make music: Host a socially distanced block party with your neighbors and offer to provide the music. All you need is aportable keyboard to set the tone. Not only do Casio keyboards Sudoku Solution on page 32 have the ability to hook up to a laptop or tablet so you can play any song from your library, if you put the keyboard on Dance Music Mode, you can add beats, sounds or filters to anything you want. Get ready, get set, go: Keep everyone busy and active with a decathlon. Feature all-age friendly events like a potato sack race, Frisbee toss, long jump and more. Whether you keep score or play just for the fun of the game, you can make a day of it -- and add a little gravitas -- by including opening and closing ceremonies. With the right tools and ideas, the backyard can become your go-to destination for relaxation, entertainment, competition and fun. (c) monkeybusinessimages / istock via Getty Images Plus BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Hello Everyone, I know you re frazzled because we are also, but we are well and hope you are too. Times are frustrating and scary, but WE ARE OPEN! In response to the virus we ve implemented the following new protocols: You must have a mask to enter; we are taking your temp as soon as you walk in. You must wait in your car to maintain social distancing. We will come get you. Please be patient. We ve obtained masks for our staff, shields, uv light sanitizers, disposable capes, desktop pin pad, disposable styling capes, spray sanitizers, antiseptic wipes, and hand sanitizer. All this to protect our staff, as well as you. This is the new normal until it s not. Social distancing will be maintained, to the best of our ability, throughout the salon. Please be patient with us as we try our best, but it s a learning curve. RAYMO D SALON NSPA 1685 Amwell Rd, Somerset raymondsalonnspa.com We look forward to providing your hair care needs. Check our website, Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. Fondly, Raymond, Laurie and the Staff TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 27

28 As You Age, Keep Nutrition Top of Mind needs. Cigna encourages you to talk with your physician for additional information about your personal nutrition requirements. For videos about senior nutrition and some warning signs of malnutrition, visit wnpt.org/agingmatters/nutrition-aging. Proper nutrition is essential to overall health. As you age, keep nutrition top of mind and explore new ways to eat well. The Book Nook By Chris Retz (c) Rawpixel / istock via Getty Images Plus (StatePoint) Getting proper nutrition can be challenging for everyone, but especially as we age for a variety of reasons, including changing tastes, physical or dental conditions, and lack of access to healthy foods. It s critical that people of all ages get proper nutrition, but especially seniors, and particularly now with the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, says Dr. Gina Conflitti, chief medical officer with Cigna s Medicare Advantage business, which offers Medicare plans in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Good nutrition helps older adults stay active and vital, and can help them stave off or better manage chronic conditions. CIGNA PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING NUTRITION TIPS: Make healthy choices. Add plenty of fruits and vegetables to your plate for colorful, nutrient-rich, fiber-filled meals. Add flavor with spices and herbs instead of salt. Stay hydrated with plenty of water. Even light exercise can stimulate appetite and strengthen bones and muscles. Consult your doctor. If your appetite is changing or you re losing weight, talk to your primary care physician. There could be an underlying reason for these changes. For instance, your medication might be affecting your appetite. Or maybe you re dealing with depression. Your doctor can work with you to identify possible causes. Adapt to changing tastes. There are a number of ways to change your eating habits to improve your nutrition, from eating more frequent, smaller meals to trying new foods and cooking styles. For tips on preparing healthy meals, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. See a dentist. A dentist may be able to address any dental problems impacting your ability to enjoy food. If you have a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, you may have access to dental benefits at no extra cost. Check your plan for details. Explore options. If mobility is an issue, look for local organizations offering transportation or meal delivery to older adults. If you have an MA plan, you may have access to home-delivered meals following a hospitalization. One-third of hospital patients are malnourished at admission and poor nutrition increases their risk of having to return to the hospital after being released. Good nutrition helps patients regain their strength and energy faster for better recoveries. Check your plan for details. Get help. Some older adults with limited resources may qualify for assistance with food purchases through programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Many older adults qualify for this program and don t know it. One way to verify eligibility is to visit Cigna.BenefitsCheckup.org and enter your information under the Food & Nutrition section. If you aren t eligible for this type of assistance, you can still find ways to save on food bills, including asking for senior discounts, using coupons, having a store discount card and buying store brands. These are just a few resources. Every individual has unique The first thing we do, let s kill all the lawyers. Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 2, 4.2 Dave isn t a lawyer, so I can t say whether or not this is a good idea. But I can tell you that no lawyers can be killed until they ve read this little number. Paraphrasing Amazon, in War and Peace: Alberico Gentili and the Early Modern Law of Nations, Valentina Vadi investigates his role in the development of law. Gentili discussed issues that remain topical today, including the clash of civilizations, the conduct of war, and the maintenance of peace. I nearly fainted when I saw the price of the book $192!! It made me realize that I should have charged more to write the book s brilliantly crafted index *** Our son gave me Battle at Bull Run for Mother s Day, along with the promise that we ll take a real tour this fall. At this news, Dave groaned. You see, one of my unusual hobbies is exploring Civil War battlefields. Our son likes to explore too, and when I say explore, I mean turning over every leaf, reading every sign, taking every byway, etc. A decent tour can take at least half a day if the ground to be covered isn t too vast, say Bloody Lane at Antietam or Sunken Road at Shiloh. I think Dave will stay behind with the grands the day we go to Bull Run. It s a very good book, but not a page turner. Lots and lots of deep background. *** I still haven t started The Mirror and the Light Hilary Mantel s conclusion to the story of Thomas Cromwell but I did read an excellent review of it in my BBC History Magazine (after a few wobbly ones in other journals) and so now I plan to start it soon. The Tudor age is among my favorites so the minute I have a minute I ll delve into it. Amazon says that [Mantel] traces the final years of Thomas Cromwell, the boy from nowhere who climbs to the heights of power, offering a defining portrait of predator and prey, of a ferocious contest between present and past, between royal will and a common man s vision: of a modern nation making itself through conflict, passion and courage. It IS very long (700+ pages), so I might not have it finished in time for the August issue. We ll see. *** [Editor s Note: All residents of Somerset Run are most welcome to contribute to this occasional column.] PAGE 28 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

29 Alan s Travel News By Alan Fine, CTS I hope you and yours are staying safe and healthy. I got some very nice comments about last month s travel article. Folks seemed to like the bullet item approach for factual information. Who am I to mess with success? Here s an update about the travel industry, in no special order, but as I became aware of it: The CDC (Center for Disease Control) has clarified its no-sail mandate to exclude ships with a capacity of 250 passengers or less. The big winners here. The first is American Cruise Lines, whose 14 US-built, US-flagged, and US-staffed ships carry between 100 and 190 guests on 35 unique itineraries all on US waterways. The second is the American Queen Steamboat Co., featuring three out of four ships under 250 passengers, and sailing four US itineraries. In speaking with American Cruise Lines on the phone today, they were excited to tell me that they have the go-ahead to resume cruising on June 20, with a sailing on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Update: On June 18, the state of Oregon banned cruise ships from docking there until the end of July, so ACL s return to sailing has been postponed. Mono Lake, California, instead of the Dead Sea, Israel Leavenworth, Washington, instead of Bavaria, Germany Solvang, California, instead of Faaborg, Denmark ACL s brand new 190 passenger American Jazz will sail the Mississippi. NO, said Canada to all international cruise ships scheduled to dock in Canadian ports. This has had a huge impact on summer cruising, as most all the major cruise lines have been forced to cancel their Alaska and New England/Canada cruises. Cruise lines are coming up with more and more promotions to bring guests back on-board. I recently learned about Celebrity and Royal Caribbean s Lift & Shift program. This program allows guests to change their cruise in as little as 48 hours before departure and shift it to a similar cruise in the future, with no penalties or re-booking fees. For a unique travel opportunity, those who want the flavor of a European vacation without leaving the USA, try: Napa Valley, California, instead of Tuscany, Italy Vail, Colorado, instead of a Luxurious European Ski Village Avalon, California, instead of Positano, Italy Black Sands Beach, California, instead of Karekare Beach, New Zealand A street in Solvang, CA. Jamaica instituted its Ready, Set, Let s Go initiative on June 15, as the island reopened its doors to vacationers from around the world. Having been to Jamaica many times, I absolutely can recommend it as a wonderful vacation destination. Y mon, no problem! The islands of St. Kitts and Nevis have implemented Phase 1 of their relaxing restrictions program. This applies to island residents only, as the borders are still closed to all commercial land and sea traffic. Las Vegas opened its casinos and hotels on June 4, but guests were greeted with a whole new set of health precautions; temperatures are taken upon entry, Plexiglas between players at table games, lots of hand-sanitizing stations, and all hotel and casino employees are required to wear masks. Over at Caesar s Palace, even the giant statue of good old Augustus Caesar himself was wearing a mask, although it was estimated that less than 20% of the guests were. Augustus setting an example. Meanwhile, up in the air, United Airlines has announced that starting on June 18 it will be creating an in-house list of those passengers refusing to wear a mask. Customers on this list will lose their travel privileges on United. Other airlines are expected to follow. Boo-hoo, Delta and American Airlines are suspending all or part of their alcohol service in response to Covid-19. Brad Tolkin, CEO of Travel World Holdings made an interesting Continued on page 30 TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 29

30 ALAN S TRAVEL NEWS Continued from page 29 (and almost humorous) observation concerning future cruise credits (FCC s). He noted that some travelers are buying cruises not so much for their current value, but for their future value (125%). For example, a $5,000 cruise is worth $6,250. He explained that the trick here is to buy a cruise that you want to go on for $5,000 - if it sails, great! If not, take the FCC for 125% or $6,250. This just in from luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises - they have extended their suspension of operations worldwide to include sailings embarking through September 30, 2020 and all 2020 Canada/New England itineraries. Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the USA - Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential traffic until late July. Southwest Airline is requiring that passengers complete a Customer Health Declaration when checking in. Southwest isn t the only carrier asking passengers about their health during the check-in process. Last week, United Airlines announced that customers must complete a Ready-to-Fly health checklist before flying. Beginning June 30, Alaska Airlines will require that passengers complete a health agreement during checkin. Frontier Airlines, which began temperature screenings of passengers and crew members on June 1, also requires a health acknowledgement form during check-in. On Friday, June 19, the 22 oceangoing cruise line members of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) announced a voluntary suspension of US operations until September 15. Those cruise lines include: Azamara, Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Cunard, Disney, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, Pearl Seas, Pennant, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, Scenic, Seabourn, SeaDream, Silversea, Virgin Voyages, and Windstar. By the end of July, the following countries will be open and welcoming US tourists: Mexico, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, St. Barth s, Jamaica, US Virgin Islands, Tahiti & Bora Bora, UAE, Bahamas, Tanzania, Aruba, St. Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda, and Turks & Caicos. Last but not least, don t forget about the good old USA. The following major attractions are welcoming visitors: Las Vegas Casinos, Disneyworld, Universal Studios Orlando, Grand Canyon, New York Central Park, Niagara Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Times Square, and the Golden Gate Bridge. To all my friends in Somerset Run, stay well, stay safe, and stay healthy. ALAN A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. FREE Pickup and Delivery to your Home or Office* *Distance Restrictions Apply 10 % OFF Any PurchAse of $100 or more Must be presented at time of drop-off. Limit 1. Cannot be Combined. BrAke special Includes Pads or Shoes Rotor or Drum Resurface Extra Small Vans & Suv s $15 Extra Most Cars. Must be presented at time of drop-off. Limit 1. Cannot be Combined. Car TrOuble? $99 95 Front or Rear $55 We DO it All Brakes Exhaust Oil Changes Tune-ups Engine Repairs and More! bargain auto & TruCK repair WE RE YOUR OnE-STOP FOR AUTO REPAIRS! Main Street South Bound Brook $19 95 Oil change special 4 Cyl Cars Up To 4 Qts of Oil Special Oil & Filter Extra. Suv s & Vans $4 Extra. Limit 1. Cannot be Combined. 99 Regular Coolant coolant special Flush & Fill Check Belts & Hoses Special Coolant & DEP Coolant Extra. Some Restrictions Apply. Most Cars. Must be presented at time of drop-off. Limit 1. Cannot be Combined. Somerset Run Resident CORPORATE & PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION ECL EAST COAST LIMOUSINE LLC Transportation Anywhere in the Tri State Area 24/7 Airports Train Stations Piers NYC Atlantic City Philadelphia Major Credit Cards Accepted 10% Cash Discount Our goal is to provide every customer with excellent service and on time luxury transportation. We have proudly been serving the New Jersey Tri-State area for over 20 years. Office: Mobile: eastcoastlimo1@gmail.com PAGE 30 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

31 Helping Veterans and Active Duty Military Cope With Social Isolation (StatePoint) As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of veterans and active duty military personnel are on lockdown, many suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or substance abuse. With the additional challenge of social isolation, finding ways to combat depression, anxiety and loneliness is critical. That is why Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), a nonprofit founded during the Vietnam War, has gone into overdrive, shipping more than 90,000 free craft kits since the beginning of the pandemic and creating a newly designed kit to help veterans make the masks they need to stay healthy and safe. Operating on the principle that not all medicine comes in a bottle, Heal Vets distributes kits in craft categories like masks, leatherwork, models, woodwork, jewelry, paint-by-numbers, needlecrafts, poster art, scrapbooks and more. Crafting can provide therapeutic and rehabilitative benefits, including improving fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, memory and dexterity, and can help alleviate feelings of anger and the severity of negative behaviors triggered by PTSD and TBIs. With demands flooding in due to the COVID-19 pandemic, kits have been distributed to more than 90 Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers around the country and a large number of military bases, state veteran homes and other locations where the need is great. The coronavirus is overwhelming, but being alone in a pandemic crisis can be terrifying and deeply debilitating, says Joe McClain, retired Navy captain and Help Heal Veterans CEO. Our goal is to give our veterans what they need to heal during this time of enforced isolation. In a recent survey of vets, 94 percent of those polled who use Heal Vets craft kits said the kits helped them have a more positive outlook on life, and 98 percent said the kits took their mind off problems. With many of the nation s veterans labeled high-risk now in lockdown with little contact from others, (no visitors, no family allowed, no volunteers and limited staff interaction), it is particularly important to address suicide prevention, according to McClain. We re working closely with the VA Suicide Program to start including VA-produced suicide prevention awareness and education material with our kits, he says. Our concern is that during this time of increased stress from isolation and financial uncertainty, some veterans may be at higher risk of taking their own life. We are hoping to raise awareness and improve access to craft therapy kits to help mitigate that risk. To learn more about Heal Vets and the organization s COVID-19 efforts, as well as find out how you can help, visit HealVets.org. Anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges can be exacerbated during this quarantine period. Luckily, there are tangible ways to support isolated and sick veterans in their most significant time of need. Welcome to the 2020 Movie Happenings schedule of movies. They are usually shown on the last Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom of the Somerset Run clubhouse. See the schedule below for the dates, titles, and movie descriptions. Movie Happenings 2020 By Arthur Bressler The program committee for these movies has selected a range of movies that include dramas, comedies, romance, westerns and musicals. The members of the program committee are Joan and Philip Ackerman, Arthur Bressler, Stanley Cartine, James O Mahony, Art Stevens, and Jeanne Tudor. SCHEDULED SHOWINGS MAY BE CANCELED IF SHELTERING-IN-PLACE RESTRICTIONS ARE NOT LIFTED OR IF CLUBHOUSE REMAINS CLOSED. Date Film Description July 31 Double Indemnity 1944 An insurance representative lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud by a seductive housewife, which arouses the suspicion of an insurance investigator. This No. 1-ranked film noir crime drama stars Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson. Nominated for 7 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director Billy Wilder. August 28 Sunday in New York 1963 An almost-engaged young woman from Albany visits her airline pilot brother in New York but a chance encounter on a city bus threatens to cancel her upcoming marriage. This romantic comedy stars Jane Fonda, Rod Taylor, and Cliff Robertson. September 25 Waterloo Bridge 1940 During WW I, a young British ballerina is led to believe that her prominent fiancé has been killed in action. She loses her job and her fight for survival spirals downward. She later finds out that he is still alive. This romantic drama stars Vivien Leigh in her first role after Gone with the Wind and Robert Taylor, who considered this his favorite movie. October 30 Coming to America 1988 An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York to find a wife he can respect for her intellect and wit. This very funny romantic comedy stars Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in multiple roles. Also stars James Earl Jones and John Amos. November 19 The Thin Man 1934 Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case mostly for the fun of it. Stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Maureen O'Sullivan. Nominated for 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor. December 18 A Man for All Seasons 1966 The story of Sir Thomas More who stood up to King Henry VIII when the king rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarry. Stars Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw, Wendy Hiller, Orson Welles, and Susannah York. Won 6 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor. TO ADVERTISE CALL: SOMERSET RUN EXTRA JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 31

32 Contact the Newsletter The EXTRA welcomes your input. News or articles of interest to the community may be submitted to the newsletter Managing Editor. Our editorial, writer, and reporter staff volunteers will help you after you have written your initial article. Calendar entries should be sent via to: We consider all suggestions to improve the newsletter. Be certain to send copy by the designated deadline. This allows time for copy editing, formatting, layout, review, corrections, printing, and distribution. See page one for the next issue date. Newsletter submissions may be edited. We reserve the right not to publish any ad, article, or other information and the newsletter neither guarantees nor endorses advertised services or merchandise. The newsletter is not responsible for errors in any article. Somerset Run Condominium Association 101 Stone Manor Drive Phone: Fax: Community Manager: Monica Griffin Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weds: 9 a.m. - Noon Assistant Community Manager: Kaitlyn Brown kaitlyn.brown@fsresidential.com Mon., Weds., Thurs., Fri.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Community Lifestyle Director: Judy Clickner judy.clickner@fsresidential.com Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weds: 8 a.m. - Noon Somerset Run EXTRA Staff A PUBLICATION OF THE SOMERSET RUN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MAURICE ROSENSTRAUS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CHRIS RETZ MANAGING EDITOR STAN CARTINE ASSOCIATE EDITOR ROZ WESTHEIMER HEAD COPY EDITOR HARRIET COHEN CALENDAR EDITOR HERB SENZ FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EMERITUS NOVEMBER 2005 FEBRUARY 2008 EVAN GOLIEB EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, EMERITUS MARCH 2008 JUNE 2013 MARION JENKINS COPY EDITOR SONDRA MEISNER COPY EDITOR IRNA ROSENBERG COPY EDITOR NANCY TOM COPY EDITOR ANN ROBINOWITZ COPY EDITOR JIM DOMANGUE COPY EDITOR PEGGY DOMANGUE COPY EDITOR SUE BLANDER TRIVIA WRITER/COPY EDITOR HERB FISCHLER REPORTER & STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER OPEN PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTER RENEE WEINFELD ACTIVITIES REPORTER SUE GOOEN BOARD MEETING REPORTER OPEN THEATER REPORTER ART STEVENS HUMORIST/WRITER SHELL SHOCKED ALAN FINE TRAVEL WRITER OPEN HUMAN INTEREST WRITER ARTHUR BRESSLER HUMAN INTEREST WRITER ROBERT METZ GEOLOGY WRITER MILTON LOEB CARTOONIST MARTY HONIG CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER SUDOKU SOLUTION from page 27 Gatehouse: Community Website: EMERGENCIES If you are having a true emergency, defined as a threat to life or property, during the non-walk-in hours, after hours, weekends, and holidays contact: FirstService Residential (formerly Wentworth Property Management) PAGE 32 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

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34 Board of Directors PRESIDENT: DANITA SUSI 258 Longwood Lane Phone: VICE PRESIDENT: RICK BLITZ 495 Crossfields Lane Phone: SECRETARY: ALAN BLANDER 309 Biltmore Lane Phone: TREASURER: ED GORDON 7205 Westover Way Phone: BOARD MEMBER: FRED OKUN 588 Post Lane Phone: BOARD MEMBER: MICHAEL GOLDMAN 378 Windfall Lane Phone: BOARD MEMBER: JOHN BLAZAKIS 5110 Chesterwood Way Phone: Board of Directors Open Meeting Schedule REGULAR OPEN BOARD MEETINGS: All regular open meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Ballroom, or by Zoom if the Clubhouse is closed. Monday, July 20 Monday, August 17 Monday, September 21 Monday, October 19 Monday, November 23 Monday, December 21 Budget Presentation Meeting: Monday November 16, 7:00 p.m. If the Board finds it necessary to hold more Open Board Meetings due to COVID-19 and the opening of the amenities, the Board will provide at least one week s notice to the community. QUOTES FROM CELEBRITIES My wife has a slight impediment in her speech. Every now and then she stops to breathe. Jimmy Durante *** I have never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back. Zsa Zsa Gabor PAGE 34 JULY 15, 2020 SOMERSET RUN EXTRA TO ADVERTISE CALL:

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