Haddonfield
65 Club
The Retired Men’s Club of Haddonfield
Web address: http://haddon65club.blogspot.com/
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| Haddonfield, NJ 08033 April 1, 2017 |
President’s Message
Trip to Statue
of Liberty & Ellis Island – April 4th
HOME SCHOOLING IS NOTHING NEW. Most of us were ‘HOME SCHOOLED’ in so many ways:
Effective
immediately we will be serving Starbucks coffee, McMillan's pastries, and Red
Bull at all meetings. Soda may not be as healthy but will still be available.
Our new 72-inch TV will be installed next week. It will have internet access
and Netflix. The popcorn popper is on order and should arrive soon. This will
be a welcome addition to our movie night.
Bill
Brown reports that the trip to Las Vegas is sold out. You can sign up on a
waiting list.
Plans
have been drawn up to install a shed in back of the club house. Members are
anxious to use the shed to develop the art of brewing beer. We have signed an
agreement with the Haddonfield Adult School to conduct classes in the shed. We
are considering putting a fire pit outside the shed This could be a real
attraction.
We
now have 250 members and plans have been formalized to expand our club house.
Please support the Bond referendum.
Walt
said we should hold off on the TV.
What
are we to do with all the money?
April Fool!
– – Henry Leimkuhler
It is easier to fool people than convince them they have
been fooled. –
–Mark Twain
This trip is now full. The bus
will depart from Wedgewood Swim Club at 9 AM promptly, and return at approximately
6 PM.
Fishing Trip –
June 6th
Another trip scheduled for
Tuesday, June 6 will be a six-hour deep sea fishing trip, out of Barnegat, NJ,
on the MARY M FOUR, a 60-foot fishing boat. Bait and rods and reels will be
provided. We have chartered this boat, so it will be all ours with plenty of
room for everyone. You must provide your own transportation to the boat, which
will leave the dock at 7 AM. Bring your own food and drinks, and a cooler for
your big catch.
Directions – From Rt. 72 east.
take Rt. 72 east all the way to the end. There will be a Wawa on your
right-hand side. Turn left at the light and head north on Long Beach Boulevard.
After approximately 8 miles you will be in Barnegat Light. \Turn left on 6th
street and continue until you see boats. The boat is located at Light House
Marina on 6th St. and Bayview Ave.
Phillies Game
– June 20th
Your chance to come to bat for
the Phillies, join your fellow 65 Club members on our charter bus to see the
Phillies take on the Saint Louis Cardinals, on Tuesday, June 20.
Our bus will leave from HMHS
at 5:00 PM for the game. Our seats are at ground level along the right field
area, section 109.
After the game our bus will
come home to HMHS, total cost for the tickets and transportation, $45.00. Don’t
be left on the bench, get your tickets now, by purchasing them at the Club house,
or sending your check to 110 Rhoads Ave. Haddonfield.
AND A LIFE OF
CHALLENGING RECOVERY
How do you handle a drastic,
sudden change in a busy, productive life which impacts your physical and mental
capabilities? How do you accept your life turned upside-down in a moment,
and then the challenging rehabilitation which follows?
Haddonfield 65 Club president
(circa 2011) Tom Mervine Jr., 74, knows – first hand. And his story is one of inspiration and
dedication, and the human spirit.
"As I look back a decade ago I see myself
leading a thriving business as a health care consultant, long days of
pressure-filled work, and seemingly endless daily deadlines to meet,"
recalled Tom. "Then suddenly, my world changed. I went to dinner
with my wife, Deborah, and thought I was having cramps. I went home and
shoveled ice and snow on the walkway of our Haddonfield home. I came back
inside and felt what I thought was a muscle pull, so I tried some on-floor
exercise to regain control.
THE STROKE. "I went
to bed, woke up to go to the bathroom, and I couldn't make it; my body would
not get me there. My legs gave way. It was then, with some panic, I
told Deborah that something was wrong.and we drove to Cooper Hospital in
Camden.
DIAGNOSIS. "I
entered the emergency room, was immediately diagnosed as a having a
debilitating stoke (by a doctor who happened to be a member of my church), and
entered a new scary, mysterious stage of my life. Parts of my body had STOPPED
functioning. My legs gave way, one arm did the same, and a temporary feeling of
helplessness and a lack of awareness set in."
For Tom, it was the ultimate
moment of truth. He was about to embark on a new, challenging change in
life, but in a strange way he told himself -- almost from the beginning -- that
the determination which made him a successful businessman, husband and father,
would carry him to a full recovery.
THE AFTER EFFECTS.
"For several days after the stroke, when I sat up, I had to be strapped
into a chair, so I would not fall over. I did eat. But parts of my
body just did not work. I was paralyzed on my left side, extending down
through my left leg. My right side recovered. I didn't remember
much of anything that I was going through, thanks to losing a lot of my mental
capabilities for days.
REHAB. "Then I was
transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, where I underwent 3
weeks of of rehabilitation; with therapy, my mental facilities began to return;
so did most of my body functions, with the exception of the left side and left
leg, which to this day, for the most part, have not functioned. But
overall, I recovered, despite the fact that I now use a cane to get around.
"I was home in a month,
determined not to let this detour in my life defeat me," recalled
Tom. "I made up my mind to beat this thing which befell me, and to
live a relatively full life again. AND I HAVE! Some adjustments
have been made. I was an active golfer, bowler and swimmer before the stroke.
Much less so now."
A SUCCESSFUL LIFE, BUSINESS
& FAMILY. Before the stroke, Tom and wife Deborah had built a
successful life by any measure, in business and with family. Tom's business in
Haddonfield, Mervine Consulting (2003-2006) provided services to hospitals and
nursing homes in several states, working to seek reimbursements for Medicare
and Medicaid related services. It was thriving, with Tom at the forefront,
and built on his decades of experience doing the kind of work he had done for
other institutions, as well as the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
He and Deborah were also
blessed with a daughter Christopher (a she) and son, Tom Mervine 3rd.
Daughter Christopher is
married to Christopher (he) Dunyak, a professional civil engineer, and they
live in Haddonfield. They in turn have two daughters, Talia, now 23, a
Fullbright Scholar, studying in Austria, and Jillian, 21, at junior at Rowan
College. Son Tom Mervine 3rd is an accounting auditor in Philadelphia.
BACKGROUND. "I was born
in Philadelphia in 1942 at Jefferson Hospital, where my dad, Dr.Thomas Mervine,
practiced general surgery for about a half century," said Tom Jr. "My
mom Frances, was a stay-at-homer raising me and my two sisters, Anne and Lina.
The family moved to Haddonfield in 1947. After high school (mostly at
Haddonfield High), I went on to earn degrees at Temple University in biology
(BA) in 1966, and in Health Care Administration (MBA) in 1971, and began my
business career simultaneously."
Deborah, meanwhile, earned a
journalism degree at Temple in 1966, and went on to work at a suburban
Philadelphia newspaper.
Looking back, Tom recalled the
best thing that happened to him at Temple: "I met Deborah, who has
been with me through all the good times, and most importantly has been a pillar
of strength and constant encouragement for me when I suffered my stroke, and
ever since. Love can be defined in many ways - and Deborah has provided that
and more for me throughout our lives."
DEBORAH'S TAKE ON TOM.
Deborah looks at Tom with great admiration. "Tom is a very special human
being with a fighting spirit, which until the stroke, I never fully
appreciated," said Deborah. "I'm extremely proud of him for what he's
done. It's amazing when you see what he's gone through and the spunk he's
brought to the task of living and recovery. He's a wonderful example for
others to follow, who have been struck by what some would describe as
catastrophe. Tom has taken a different tack by treating it as another
phase of living and learning about what inner strength and perseverance can
achieve."
COMMUNITY SERVICE. Tom's
community service extends to his active membership in the Haddonfield Lions
Club, contributing time, effort and financial resources to the club's many
charitable endeavors. Deborah, too, is very active in the community, with
her leadership in the Haddon Fortnightly's Evening Membership Department, as
well as former president of the Haddonfield Historical Society, in which she is
still active.
A TRIP TO REMEMBER.
Deborah and Tom, along with family members, paid a Christmas/New Year's visit a
few months ago to see granddaughter Talia in Vienna, Austria; they also went to
Budapest and Rome, mostly on walking tours to visit historic sites.
"Tom, with his cane,
tried to keep up with our walking tour in Vienna; he did, clacking along with
his cane pounding the pavements behind us, but always managing to stay
close," said Deborah whimsically. "There came a moment when Tom fell
behind a bit, because he was pounding the paved surfaces so hard that he broke
off the rubber tip of the cane - he simply wore it out.
"I thought to myself that
Tom was so eager to keep up, that he raised some cane to achieve his
goal. But that's Tom, and the kind of determination he has demonstrated
for years. And I was so proud of him."
– – Saul Resnick
Frank Gaudiano Warren
Reintzel Lloyd
Martinson
16 Middlebrook Court 13
Wayne Ave. 309
Bridgeboro Rd., #4230
Red Bank, NJ 07701 Haddonfield,
NJ 08033 Moorestown,
NJ 08057-1426
609-760-9156 856-429-9252 856-206-9866
April Birthdays
2 Richard
F. Gimigliano
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9 Richard Murray
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14 Thomas Rayser
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16 David B. Potts
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4 John
Cokos
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11 Joseph Howard
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15 John Kishbaugh
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19 Charles A. Sayre
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8 Ron
DePietro
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Clubhouse Programs
Thursday
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Mar 30
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SAMARITAN
HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christine Corti
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Thursday
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Apr 6
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Directors
meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Apr 6
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CITY KITCHEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
. . .Bob Orem
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Apr 13
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Business meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Apr 20
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MANAGING MEN'S HEALTH. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .Nora Bollinger
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Apr 27
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XMAS BIRD COUNT & AUDUBON SOCIETY Chuck
Kanupke
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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May 4
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Directors
meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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May 4
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MARK TWAIN RETURNS. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . Rick Bonnett
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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May 11
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LADIES SPRING LUNCHEON at Tavistock. . . . . . Kevin Pierce
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12:00noon
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Thursday
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May 18
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JETSETTERS. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frank Barone
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1:30 PM
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NOTE: We have an insatiable appetite for presenters. We
rely on the vast experience of our members to satisfy this need by suggesting
speakers. So, be on the alert and notify John Cokos (428-3621) if you have any
suggestions for speakers.
Activities
Bowling
Come on out on Friday mornings at 9:30 at Laurel
Lanes, Rt. 73 and join the fun. For $6.55, you get to use bowling
ball, bowling shoes, three games, with coffee, tea and Danish. We had some good bowling: Tom M. 201;
Alan B. 202; John G. 211, Bill B. and Ed H. both with a 215. Come on out
and have some fun.
NOTE: Female bowlers are welcome to
join us Friday morning, contact Sally Howley at 856-428-0191, for details.
Averages Through February 17, 2017
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Ave
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Player
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Ave
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Player
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Ave
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Player
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163
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Walt Baker
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146
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Hank Zaleski
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128
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Dick Gimigliano
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152
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Ed Howe
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137
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Alan Bigelow
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121
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Charles Legge
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151
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John Geist
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131
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Tom Mervine
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119
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John Fiorella
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148
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Bill Brown
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– – Dick Gimigliano and Walt Baker
Bridge
Average
Bridge Scores Through March 20, 2017
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Goldstein
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4
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2.500
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McConville
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20
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2.000
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Zeluck
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2
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1.500
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Mervine
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26
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2.173
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Cosentino
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25
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1.840
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Schaming
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26
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1.481
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Rementer
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23
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2.109
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Aronow
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12
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1.833
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Marchesani
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18
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1.389
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Hoeberg
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26
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2.038
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Coelho
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22
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1.727
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Tarr
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13
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1.385
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Gaudiano
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5
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2.000
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Bigelow
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19
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1.579
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Tarditi
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23
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1.261
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We play at the
Clubhouse every Monday. If you are interested in Duplicate Bridge please join
us. We start at 1:00pm sharp so please arrive by 12:45.
– – Bernie Schaming
Pinochle
Average
Pinochle Scores Through March 22, 2017
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Bud Pusatere
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23
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4.52
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Don Gosnay
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3
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3.67
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Bill Hoeberg
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28
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3.27
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Roland Heilig
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23
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4.35
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Howard Remeneter
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22
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3.66
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Ron Howley
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25
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3.10
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Len Walden
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25
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3.96
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John Geist
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23
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3.61
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Joe Galliera
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20
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2.20
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Bill Brown
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21
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3.90
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Tom Mervine
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25
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3.38
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Charles Legge
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22
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2.09
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Henry Leimkuhler
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17
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3.74
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Pinochle
is played every Wednesday at 12:30 PM at the Clubhouse. Play begins at 12:30 PM; please arrive by 12:15 PM. You
are invited to join us.
Golf
This is a revised
2017 golf schedule.
The starting
time at White Oaks on July 5th is 9:00 AM not 8:00 AM.
Apr. 5
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Golden Pheasant
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9:00 AM
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Jun. 21
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Westwood
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8:00 AM
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Sept. 6
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Kings Grant
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8:00 AM
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12
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Pennsauken
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9:00 AM
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28
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Golden Pheasant
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8:00 AM
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13
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Ramblewood
Master’s Tournament
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8:00 AM
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19
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Pinelands
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9:00 AM
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Jul. 5
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White Oaks
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9:00 AM
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20
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Golden Pheasant
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8:00 AM
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26
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Ramblewood
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9:00 AM
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12
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Westwood
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8:00 AM
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27
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Westwood
Master’s Best Ball
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8:00 AM
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May 3
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Westwood
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8:00 AM
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19
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Pinelands
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8:00 AM
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Oct. 4
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Centerton
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9:00 AM
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10
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Golden Pheasant
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8:00 AM
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26
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Rancocas
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8:00 AM
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11
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Pennsauken
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8:00 AM
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17
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White Oaks
Fun Best Ball
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9:00 AM
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Aug. 2
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Pennsauken
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8:00 AM
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18
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White Oaks
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9:00 AM
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24
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Pennsauken
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8:00 AM
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9
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Centerton
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9:00 AM
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25
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Pinelands
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8:00 AM
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31
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Centerton
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9:00 AM
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16
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Ramblewood
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8:00 AM
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Nov. 1
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Golden Pheasant
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9:00 AM
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Jun. 7
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Kings Grant
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8:00 AM
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23
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Golden Pheasant
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8:00 AM
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8
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Ramblewood
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9:00 AM
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14
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Ramblewood
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8:00 AM
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30
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Pinelands
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8:00 AM
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15
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Westwood
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9:00 AM
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HOME SCHOOLING IS NOTHING NEW. Most of us were ‘HOME SCHOOLED’ in so many ways:
● My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB
WELL DONE - "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside, I just finished
cleaning."
● My mother taught me RELIGION:
- "You
better pray that will come out of the carpet."
● My father taught me about TIME TRAVEL:
- "If
you don't straighten up, I’ll knock you into next week
● My father taught me LOGIC:
- "
Because I said so, that's why."
● My mother taught me FORESIGHT:
- "Make
sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
● My father taught me IRONY: - "Keep
crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
● My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM:
- "Just look at that dirt behind your ears."
● My mother taught me about STAMINA: -
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
● My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY: -
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times, don't
exaggerate!"
● My father taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE:
- "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
● My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION:
- "Just wait until your father gets home."
● My mother taught me about my ROOTS: - "Shut
that door behind you, do you think you were born in a barn?"
● My mother taught me WISDOM: - "When
you get to be my age, you'll understand.
● My father taught me about JUSTICE: - "One
day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you !"
The over 60 folks will understand but the younger crowd
would not believe we truly were told these "EXACT" words by our parents.
Composing
Editor:
Bernie Schaming
Contributors:
Walt Baker,
Bill Brown, Jim Dunn, Henry Leimkuhler,
Tom
Mervine, Saul Resnick, & Al Schmidt
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