Haddonfield
65 Club
The Retired Men’s Club of Haddonfield
Web address: http://haddon65club.blogspot.com/
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110 Rhoads Ave
| Haddonfield, NJ 08033 December 1, 2017 |
President’s Message
We have some interesting books in our bookcase
ready for your perusal. I asked Len if he is interested in any cookbooks; however,
he said it would stifle his inspiration. So, after weeks on the shelf I took
six cookbooks to the KROC Center in Camden. It seems that for some of our
members the best recipe is a reservation.
Thanks to Bill Brown, our Wine and
Cheese social and the trip to the Revolutionary War Museum in Philadelphia were
big successes. A good time was had by all.
Next up is the Holiday Show at the
Tropicana Casino on Tuesday, December 5. The cost is $47. The bus leaves
Wedgwood pool at 10AM. Call Bill Brown if interested.
Don't miss our Christmas party
Thursday, December 14 at the United Methodist Church starting at 12:30pm.
Please bring an unwrapped gift for someone at Elmwood Hills Healthcare
Center in Lakeland and
either an appetizer or dessert to share with members and their spouses. We have
the Pine Barons barbershop quartet coming back to entertain us. Wives are most
welcome to join us for the party which is always a fun time.
My Christmas wish list includes maid
service at the Club house, massage, good cards, mad money and good cheer.
This is a special time of year for
family, friends, joy and sharing. We are fortunate for the comradery among club
members.
– – Henry Leimkuhler
Keep your eyes on the stars
and your feet on the ground.
– – Theodore Roosevelt
5K Juvenile Diabetes Run – Saturday Nov 25th
The Haddonfield 65 Club provided
marshals this year for the Haddon Township Juvenile Diabetes 5K Run. Thank you
to Ron Howley and Bud Pusatere for organizing the club’s participation. Thank
you very much to all those who were able to participate as marshals. We had a
great showing and made a very good impression for our first time with this
event. The following members served as marshals:
Don Beck
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Joe Galliera
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Ken Landgraf
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Howard Rementer
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Dick Bell
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John Geist
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Charles Legge
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Al Schmidt
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Lou Dunkle
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Roland Heilig
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Henry Leimkuhler
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George Spellmeyer
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Jim Dunn
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Bill Hoffman
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Bob Parsons
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Neal Tully
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Fran DuVernois
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Ron Howley
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Bud Pusatere
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Neil Wise
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Abe Ferdas
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Brad Jones
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Warren Reintzel
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Holiday
Jubilee trip to Tropicana – Dec 5th
This trip will be on December
5, leaving by charter bus, from Wedgewood Swim Club, at 10 AM
Along the route, we will play
BINGO. Upon arriving, at the casino, we will receive $15.00 in slot play; for
lunch we will enjoy the Tropicana's fabulous buffet, followed by a gala Holiday
Show with singers and dancers, to warm your hearts for the holiday season.
Around 5:30 our luxury bus will whisk us back to Haddonfield, arriving home
around 7 :00 PM.
The total cost for this
HOLIDAY JUBILEE TRIP, which includes, transportation, BINGO, $15.00 in slot
play, a fabulous buffet lunch, your ticket to the 3:30 show and transportation
home, is $47.00, per person.
To reserve your ticket, send
your check made out to the Haddonfield 65 Club. Please mail to the 65 Club at
110 Rhoads Ave Haddonfield, 08033, Attention: Bill Brown.
Annual
Christmas Party – Dec 14th
The 65 Club will hold its annual Christmas Party at the Methodist Church
on Warwick Rd. at 12:30, on Thursday, December 14th. The guest
speaker will be Rev.
Christina Lelache, Associate Pastor for Nurture
at the Haddonfield Methodist Church. This event is for
members and spouses. We are asking our members to bring either an appetizer, or
dessert to share, in addition to a small gift for a long-term health-care
patient at the Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center
in Turnersville, NJ. No need to wrap them as they will be opened and examined by
the hospital staff. The use of holiday bags is encouraged. Please do not
include any candy or food, or medical items. These gifts will be transported to
Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center in Lakeland after the party.
Nomination of Officers &
Directors for 2018
The nominating
committee presented the following nominations for next year’s officers and
directors to the board of directors at the November board meeting.
President:
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Al Schmidt
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Secretary:
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W. Bernard Schaming
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1st Vice President:
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John (Jay) Cokos
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Treasurer:
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Dave Tarditi
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2nd Vice President:
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Saul Resnick
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Asst. Treasurer:
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John Hempstead
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Directors for 3 Years
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Jim Dunn
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Bud Pusatere
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Warren Reintzel
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Director for 1 Year
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Bob Parsons (replacing John Hempstead)
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This slate of officers will be voted upon at the
business meeting on January 8. Bill Brown, Charles Legge and Howard Rementer
will continue as directors for 2 years.
Ron Howley and Mike Underwood will continue as directors for 1 year.
Henry Leimkuhler will continue on the board as past president.
WINE, CHEESE, & A HEALTHY DOSE OF
SATISFACTION
Satisfaction.
Gratification. Contentment.
Goals that many
of us strive for in our moment of time as we make our tours of life.
In early
November the 65 Club held its annual wine and cheese gathering, serving up some
fine wines, tasty cheeses, great desserts, a healthy dose of camaraderie and
something else very special -- satisfaction in lives well lived.
The 60-70
gathered husbands and spouses, and single males, some on the sunny side
of 70 and many
others in their 80s, sat at more than a half-dozen tables, with a small band
playing folk music, and talked with each other about their lives, current
doings, their families, their charitable endeavors and the aging
process...including slowing down physically and mentally, but still relishing
every moment of their time.
But best of
all, as an observer circulated, was the satisfaction gained from their
accomplishments especially with careers and families and children and
grandchildren -- and the special joy provided by all of the relatives and
friends who contributed to their brief time in human history in this vast
universe. They were living in the moment, and enjoying every second of it.
Among the folks
who spread happiness in the evening and contributed their time and effort to
make it what it was, were Henry Leimkuhler, the 65 Club's president, with a
smile on his face and a hand ready to shake, and a hug for the ladies - and he
wasn't even seeking anyone's vote or tweeting. A class act by any
standard.
Then there was
the affable Neil Wise, past president of the club, who visited virtually every
table to impart his form of legal humor, but with only the law of good will and
a hearty laugh or two at his command.
And, of course,
Bill Brown, the club's man of renown, whose endless energy and scheduling of
trips for club events brings joy to many of the club's members, even though he
insists on playing bingo on many of the outings. Bill's a little older, a
little slower, but his wit has withstood the test of time.
And Bob Parsons
and his Hoosier sense of humor, significantly enhanced by his winning the 50-50
drawing, and his pocketing of the prize money with no hesitation.
Fine folks,
all, and with nothing but good will to share with many other peers.
What was really
special was the frequent conversation among many, spiced with the satisfaction
of lives well lived, and the feeling that in each one's moment of time, he or
she had contributed to the joy of those close to them and many others.
The old folks
had their evening. And it was good for this old observer and his wife to
be in their presence.
– – Saul Resnick
Email Address
Changes
Carl Alexoff’s new email address
is mbalexoff@icloud.com.
New
Members
Brian Kelly and Dewaine Osman are the latest regular members
of the club and William Hoffman is a new guest member.
Brian Kelly Dewaine
Osman William Hoffman
110 Avondale Ave. 450
Merion Ave. 714
Graisbury Ave.
Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Haddonfield,
NJ 08033 Haddonfield, NJ 08033
609-230-8327 856-433-8848 856-428-4468
Clubhouse Programs
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Thursday
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Nov 30
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KINGS
ROAD BREWING . . . . . . .Robert
Hochgertel
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 7
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Directors
meeting
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10:00 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 7
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VICTOR RECORDS & RCA . . . . .Graham
Alexander
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 14
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CHRISTMAS
PARTY at HMC
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12:00 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 21
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DIMENTIA & ESTATE PLANNING. Marianne Johnson
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 28
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BALLROOM DANCING. . . . . . . Joe Murphy & Lady
Partner
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 4
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Directors
meeting
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10:00 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 4
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ART OF CAMPUS @ Camden Co. CC..Phil Rychert
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 11
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Business meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 18
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THE BIBLE. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Alwyn Taylor
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 25
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THE UPSIDE OF DOWNSIZING. . . Julie Karavan
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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.
December Birthdays
1 William Marsden
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5 Frederick Willis
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11 Larry Walsh
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21 John T. Browne
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1 William Smith
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8 Alan R. Ritchie
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12 J. Boon
Gallager
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24 Franklin S.
Wezner
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2 Stanley T. Praiss
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10 Joseph A. Riggs
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15 John A.
Marchesani
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25 Thomas H.
Reilly
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5 David Garippa
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11 Jerry Swartley
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20 James Tassini
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31 Robert Miller
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5 John V. Fiorella
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Activities
Bowling
Do you like to have a good time? Is your day boring? Would you like to forget
about your worries? Well I’ll tell you
what I’m going to do and that’s invite you to come out to go bowling with us at
Laurel Lanes on Rt. 73. It’s only $6.55
and that includes: bowling ball, bowling shoes, coffee, tea and Danish. And there is a plus, a good time.
We’ll be looking for you at
Laurel Lanes, Rt. 73 on Friday Mornings at 9:30
Averages Through
November 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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158
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Walt Baker
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146
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Bill Brown
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121
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John Fiorella
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158
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John Geist
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141
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Ed Howe
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119
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Tom Mervine
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151
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John Biondi
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133
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Alan Bigelow
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NOTE: Female bowlers are welcome to
join us Friday morning, contact Sally Howley at 856-428-0191, for details.
– – Walt Baker and Dick Gimigliano
Bridge
Average Bridge Scores Through November 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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Rementer
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10
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2.500
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Leimkuhler
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10
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1.450
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Mervine
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10
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1.350
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Cosentino
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11
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2.045
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Schaming
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10
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1.450
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McConville
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8
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1.313
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Hoeberg
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11
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1.864
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Coelho
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11
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1.409
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Marchesani
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9
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1.222
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Tarr
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8
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1.813
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Gallager
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10
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1.400
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Zeluck
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2
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1.000
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Tully
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4
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1.625
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Bigelow
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8
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1.375
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Petrozzi
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11
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0.955
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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 November 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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Bill
Brown
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1
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8.000
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Tom
Mervine
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11
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4.682
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Joe Galliera
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10
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3.250
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Howard Remeneter
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11
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5.455
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Len
Walden
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10
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4.100
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John
Geist
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10
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2.600
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Bill
Hoeberg
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11
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5.455
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Henry Leimkuhler
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7
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4.000
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Charles
Legge
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8
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2.250
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Bud
Pusatere
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8
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4.813
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Roland
Heilig
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9
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3.444
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Ron
Howley
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10
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1.700
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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.
– – Tom Mervine
Golf
We finished the 2017 golf season
with only one rain out cancellation out of 32 scheduled outings. I would like
to thank everyone for their leadership roles in support of scheduling, players’
contacts, putting together the handicaps, and all players for being on time and
letting me know when they were not able to play. Have a great winter, stay
healthy, practice, take a lesson or two and play some golf when the weather permits.
Nov.
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COURSE
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SCORE - LOW GROSS
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SCORE - LOW NET
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1
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Golden Pheasant
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81 – Butch Brees
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69 – Harry Aharon,
Mike Hall Fr. Joe DiMauro
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8
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Ramblewood
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84 – Butch Brees
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69 – Charlie Ready,
Chris Underwood
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15
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Westwood
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84 – Butch Brees
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72 – Warren Reintzel
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– – Mike Underwood
Great
Sports Quotes
Don Meredith, Dallas Cowboys Quarterback once said: “Coach
Tom Landry is such a perfectionist that if he was married to Raquel Welch, he
would expect her to cook.”
"Last year we couldn't win at home and we were losing
on the road. My failure as a coach was that I couldn't think of anyplace
else to play.”- Harry Neale, professional
hockey coach
"When it's third and ten, you can have the milk
drinkers; I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time."- Max McGee, Green Bay Packers receiver
"I found out that it's not good to talk about my
troubles. Eighty percent of the people who hear them don't care and the other
twenty percent are glad I'm having them."- Tommy LaSorda , L A Dodgers manager
"When they operated, I told them to add in a Koufax
fastball. They did, but unfortunately it was Mrs. Koufax's."- Tommy John , N.Y. Yankees, recalling his 1974 arm surgery
"We were tipping off our plays. Whenever we broke from
the huddle, three backs were laughing and one was pale as a ghost." - John Breen, Houston Oilers
"The film looks suspiciously like the game
itself."- Bum Phillips, New Orleans
Saints, after viewing a lopsided loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
"I have discovered in 20 years of moving around the
ball park that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to
the price of the seats."- Bill Veeck,
Chicago White Sox owner.
"I have a lifetime contract. That means I can't be
fired during the third quarter if we're ahead and moving the ball."- Lou Holtz , Arkansas football coach
Composing
Editor:
Bernie Schaming
Contributors:
Walt Baker,
Bill Brown, Jim Dunn, Henry Leimkuhler,
Tom
Mervine, Saul Resnick, & Al Schmidt
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