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Encore Atlantic Shores Gazette
www.encoreatlanticshoreshoa.com
April 2017
HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Marinacci, President
Jerry Licata, 1st Vice President
Mel Rubenstein, 2nd Vice President
Raymond Cappiello, Treasurer
Dave Chasin, Secretary
BOARD OF MANAGERS – CONDO I
Tom D’Angelis, President
Jerry Licata, Vice President
Vince Sena, Treasurer
BOARD OF MANAGERS – CONDO II
Diana Giarraputo, President
Merri Felshman, Vice President, Treasurer
CLUB HOUSE INFORMATION:
Hours: Sunday – Friday 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturdays 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Receptionists: Anne Lawson Diane Gelman
Shanneikqua Tolliver Lifestyle Coordinator: Kathy Simos
Clubhouse Cleaning: Corrie Murphy
Maintenance Technician: Mel Landfield
Gazette Editor: Diane Gelman [email protected]
631-325-1729 Phone
631-325-8107 Fax
GUARDHOUSE: 631-325-1379
MANAGEMENT COMPANY:
CAMCO Services of NY, Inc.
POB 990
310 Hallock Avenue
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 476-2100
(631) 743-9780
Dear Homeowners, It is April 2017. As the saying goes, April showers will bring May flowers and hopefully some warmer weather. Maintenance activity around the community will continue. In this newsletter we cover the April maintenance events: The HOA Board has designated the 6 issues below as being the highest maintenance priorities:
Fountains: The landscape architect has completed the updated drawings of the replacement of the 3 fountains. The next step will be for CAMCO to create a Request for Proposal (RFP) to be sent out for bid.
Drainage: On Thursday, March 30th
work began on recommendation from Roux (drainage engineer) on the Area1 drainage modification plan in the former flood zone area. Also, in helping to resolve the drainage issue in our community, as a first step, we are looking into correcting irrigation over watering. This effort is expected to start in late April when the sprinkler system is brought online.
Homeowner Work Orders: CAMCO is working through the open requests but as mentioned previously, if it is an emergency or safety issue, Camco will move forward. Anything else would require HOA Treasurer’s approval.
Landscaping: AMC began spring cleanup the week of March 27th
. Please continue taking inventory of any damage to your property that was caused by snow removal and report any damage to CAMCO.
Clubhouse Interior: The HOA Board of Directors will be using Diane Bianchini of Dream Windows and Interiors. The contract is just about completed and the first phase of the project will be the design and creation of a storyboard. More updates to come as we move forward with this project.
Reserve Study: The HOA Board of Directors will be using Reserve Advisors. They have been onsite to review the community and we expect the initial draft of their reserve study by end of April.
The following items are being prioritized as to when work can begin:
Homeowner Walkway Repair: Michael Marinacci has spoken with Drew (CAMCO) about making this project a priority and about working with Mel Rubenstein to determine which product will be used for this repair.
Expansion Joint Repairs: : Michael Marinacci has spoken with Drew (CAMCO) about making this project a priority also, and about working with Mel Rubenstein on aligning this project with walkway repairs.
Gym: The HOA Board will continue to look at options for upgrading the Clubhouse gym equipment. This initiative will be aligned with the Clubhouse interior design decision.
Install New Concrete Between Paver & Belgian Block in Front of Clubhouse: Drew (Camco) will be acquiring bids for this project for HOA Board of Directors review.
Power Wash Units & Sidewalks: Michael Marinacci has asked Drew (CAMCO) to start acquiring bids for HOA Board of Directors review. Expectation of start date will be late May after the pollen starts to let up.
Mail Box Brick Repairs (14): Drew (CAMCO) will be acquiring bids for this project for HOA Board of Directors review.
Sincerely, Your EAS HOA Board of Directors
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LIFESTYLE CORNER by Kathy Simos
This 75-Year Harvard Study Found the One
Secret to Leading a Fulfilling Life Here's some wisdom gleaned from one of the longest longitudinal studies ever conducted.
Prioritizing what's important is challenging in today's world. The split focus required to maintain a career and a home, not to mention a Facebook feed, can feel overwhelming. Enter the science of what to prioritize, when. For over 75 years, Harvard's Grant and Glueck study has tracked the physical and emotional well-being of two populations: 456 poor men growing up in Boston from 1939 to 2014 (the Grant Study), and 268 male graduates from Harvard's classes of 1939-1944 (the Glueck study). Due to the length of the research period, this has required multiple generations of researchers. Since before WWII, they've diligently analyzed blood samples, conducted brain scans (once they became available), and pored over self-reported surveys, as well as actual interactions with these men, to compile the findings. The conclusion? According to Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one thing surpasses all the rest in terms of importance: "The clearest message that we get from this 75-year study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period." Not how much is in your 401(k). Not how many conferences you spoke at--or keynoted. Not how many blog posts you wrote or how many followers you had or how many tech companies you worked for or how much power you wielded there or how much you vested at each. No, the biggest predictor of your happiness and fulfillment overall in life is, basically, love. Specifically, the study demonstrates that having someone to rely on helps your nervous system relax, helps your brain stay healthier for longer, and reduces both emotional as well as physical pain.
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The data is also very clear that those who feel lonely are more likely to see their physical health decline earlier and die younger. "It's not just the number of friends you have, and it's not whether or not you're in a committed relationship," says Waldinger. "It's the quality of your close relationships that matters." What that means is this: It doesn't matter whether you have a huge group of friends and go out every weekend or if you're in a "perfect" romantic relationship (as if those exist). It's the quality of the relationships--how much vulnerability and depth exists within them; how safe you feel sharing with one another; the extent to which you can relax and be seen for who you truly are, and truly see another. According to George Vaillant, the Harvard psychiatrist who directed the study from 1972 to 2004, there are two foundational elements to this: "One is love. The other is finding a way of coping with life that does not push love away." Thus, if you've found love (in the form of a relationship, let's say) but you undergo a trauma like losing a job, losing a parent, or losing a child, and you don't deal with that trauma, you could end up "coping" in a way that pushes love away. This is a very good reminder to prioritize not only connection but your own capacity to process emotions and stress. If you're struggling, get a good therapist. Join a support group. Invest in a workshop. Get a grief counselor. Take personal growth seriously so you are available for connection. Because the data is clear that, in the end, you could have all the money you've ever wanted, a successful career, and be in good physical health, but without loving relationships, you won't be happy. The next time you're scrolling through Facebook instead of being present at the table with your significant other, or you're considering staying late at the office instead of getting together with your close friend, or you catch yourself working on a Saturday instead of going to the farmer's market with your sister, consider making a different choice. "Relationships are messy and they're complicated," acknowledges Waldinger. But he's adamant in his research-backed assessment: "The good life is built with good relationships." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI
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ENCORE SCHEDULED EVENTS
Monday April 3rd – Gentle Stretch & Strength Yoga with Kathy from 10 am to 11 am in the Clubhouse.
Bring a mat.
Friday April 7th – Aquacise with Kathy from 10 am to 10:45 am in the Clubhouse. Wear your bathing suit
and bring a towel. Actual swimming not required.
Friday April 7th – Easy & Effective Cardio Move with Kathy from 4 pm to 4:30 pm in the Clubhouse. Wear
comfortable shoes.
Saturday April 8th – Chair Yoga and Balance & Strength for Life with Kathy from 10 am to 10:45 am in
the Clubhouse. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.
Wednesday, April 12t h– Book Club Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Clubhouse.
This book club meeting will discuss, Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult. If you would like to read ahead, here is the list of books for future dates: May 10-A Friend of the Family by Lauren Grodstein June 14-The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice by Zak Ebrahim July 12-The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly Aug. 9 -Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf Anyone with a suggestion for an interesting book for the book club, please send the title to [email protected] and we can include it in our list of future titles. For future consideration: The Arsonist by Sue Miller The Nazi Officer's Wife by Edith Hahn-Beer The Rules of Civility by Amor Towles The Throwaway Children by Diney Costeloe The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner The Girl You Lost by Kathryn Croft The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly Perla by Carolina de Robertis Orhans Inheritance by Aline Ohanesian Small Great Things by Jodi Picault Karolina's Twins by Ronal H. Balson Citizens of London by Lynne Olson The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak The Rent Collector by Cameron Wright Homefront by Kathryn Hannah Winter Garden by Kathryn Hannah My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
Wednesday, April 19th – Outreach Committee Meeting at 7 pm in the Clubhouse.
Friday April 21st - Lifestyle Meeting at 11:30 am in the Clubhouse. Saturday April 22nd – Earth Day at Encore. Guided Nature Hike from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Terrell’s
River Trail in Center Moriches. Hike will be led by fellow resident Ray Evans and Lifestyle Coordinator Kathy Simos.
Distance 4 miles, weather dependent. Wear proper hiking shoes if possible or other suitable shoes/sneakers. As a precaution wear high white socks, tuck in pant legs and spray for ticks. Please be at the Clubhouse by 9:00 am. We
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will leave promptly at 9:15. We will try to car pool. Delicious and Satisfying All Vegetarian Lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Clubhouse. If you want to reduce your consumption of meat, love vegetables and grains, or
just want to try some new things, then you will love the array of food made especially for us by Tuscany Gourmet
Market. Cost is $20 per person (cash is preferred). Sign up is required by Monday April 17th
. Screening of the Award Winning Documentary Sustainable from 1:15 to 2:45 at the Clubhouse. Sustainable is a film about
the land, the people who work it and what must be done to sustain for future generations. There is no charge, but prior sign up is required.
Saturday April 22nd – Birthday Celebration at 7pm in the Clubhouse.
Wednesday April 26th – AARP Defensive Driving Course from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Clubhouse. Time
frame includes a half hour lunch break. Cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP. We need at least 15 people for the class.
Wednesdays May 17th, 24th, 31st and June 7th, 14th, and 21st - Living Healthy Workshop Series from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Clubhouse. This series provides adults with self-management skills to feel better and
improve their quality of life. It empowers you to take charge of your chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, anxiety, COPD, and others. A text book and light refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend but we ask that you attend all 6 weeks. Registration is required at the Clubhouse by May 5
th. Class is limited to 20 participants.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE CORNER by Linda Merola
Many thanks to the Encore Community for your generous donations of food items which were delivered to a local food pantry. Food pantries usually receive generous donations during the holidays, but the need is even more acute over the winter. Ida Schouten; her grandson, Chris; Bill Krauss; Joe Lanci and Lou Merola--thank you for your assistance in delivering the food. As always, thank you to the Clubhouse staff for their help. We will be accepting empty, clean prescription pill bottles (labels removed) only until the end of April. During the past year we have collected 100's of bottles which are sent to developing countries so that patients do not have to carry medication in their hands. If anyone would like to introduce this project to an organization outside of Encore, please see Nancy Cappiello or Linda Merola for contact information. Many thanks to Nancy for taking the lead on this project. Our hotel-size toiletries collection is ongoing throughout the year. Items are usually brought to Maureen's Haven, an organization which assists the local homeless. At our April 19th meeting, at 7 pm, Committee members will be presenting detailed information on Ronald McDonald's Dinner Program, Totes for Tots, First Book Long Island, and possible donations of small luggage to Maureen's Haven. All are welcome!
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ONGOING CLUBHOUSE EVENTS
Gentle Yoga with Rosemary Wallace The benefits of yoga provide both instant gratification and lasting transformation. Yoga is not just about working out - it’s about a healthy lifestyle. The practice of yoga improves your flexibility and helps you achieve peace and tranquility. Yoga’s deep breathing and meditation practices help relieve stress and unclutter the mind, and it also helps you get more focused. The Gentle Yoga movements and breathing help bring oxygen to inner organs and improve your circulation. This is a Gentle Yoga class. You only do what works for your body. Rosemary is a wonderful instructor. Come try a class and feel the benefits. Gentle Yoga class is on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM. What’s needed? A Yoga mat and a water bottle is recommended. Yoga blocks, strap and blanket are recommended but not needed. Price: Walk in class: $10 or purchase a reduced class card: 5 classes for $40 or 10 classes for $80.
Total Body Fitness Francie Phillips is conducting her Total Body Fitness class at the Clubhouse. This class features low impact aerobics and light weight training. Class is every Tuesday from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Cost is $25 per (5 week) month or $8 per class - 10 person minimum to run the class. You’ll need to bring a set of 2-3 LB weights and a mat or towel to lie on. Checks payable to Francine Phillips, sign up at the Clubhouse.
Encore’s Bowling Group A group of Encore residents get together for fun and bowling and invite you to join them. The average score is almost 100. The bowling sessions are on Monday Night @ 7:00 pm at the Shirley AMC Bowl or Thursday @ noon at the Wildwood Bowl off Country Rd 51. This is not a league – it is just for fun! Monday night @ 7:00 pm @ Shirley Bowl - Cost is $7.00 for 3 games with free shoes. Thursdays @ noon @ Wildwood Bowl - Cost is $9.00 for 3 games with free shoes. For more info please contact Linda Merola (631) 325-1395 or Stan Felshman (631) 801-2326.
Birthday Bingo Birthday Bingo is held the second Friday of each month. Birthdays will be celebrated with cake and coffee @ 7:15. Bingo starts at 8:00 pm. Bingo cost is $10.00.
Texas Hold ‘Em Texas Hold ‘Em fun begins at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays at the clubhouse.
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TECHNOLOGY CORNER By Linda Merola
You may have noticed that I take pictures of Encore events. You may also wonder what happens to these photos. One place to find them is in the albums which are usually on the coffee table in the Clubhouse living room. Another place to view them is on Encore's web page (www.encoreatlanticshoreshoa.com) under the tab "Photo Gallery." Pictures from the current year are posted there. They are "thumbnail" prints; you have to click on the picture to enlarge it for the full view. You can then click on the right or left side of each picture to move forward or backward through the gallery. If the pictures do not load right away, click on a blank area and they should load. If you would like me to email you a copy of any photo, give me the event, date and description of the photo. ([email protected]). You can still view pictures from all years in the albums in the Clubhouse living room.
DID YOU KNOW? Clubhouse Hours are from 5 am daily until midnight except Saturday when the clubhouse is open until 1 am.
Clubhouse staff is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8:30-5, and from 5:30-8, and Saturday and Sunday from 9-4.
Indoor Pool and Spa Hours are from 9 am daily until 8 pm. Tennis Courts are open from 7 am until dusk. Ping Pong is available and is located in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Garbage Pick-up will be suspended if the pick-up date falls on a holiday. The next pick-up will then be the
following day.
Recycling pick up that normally occurs on Wednesday will be suspended during a week that contains a holiday. HOWEVER, recyclables can be put out alongside refuse for Friday’s pickup, and they will be collected then. Folding Tables and Chairs May Be Borrowed From The Clubhouse for short periods of time. See the clubhouse receptionist for a “Request to Borrow” form.
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WHAT’S FOR DINNER? Tofu Parmesan
Someone gave me this recipe years ago, and to this day it remains one of my son’s favorite dishes. Ingredients: 16 oz. Extra firm tofu sliced in to 10-12 slices ¾ Cup pancake mix 1 ½ Cups water Grated parmesan cheese Bread Crumbs Tomato Sauce Cooking oil spray Combine the pancake mix and water. Dip the tofu slices into the pancake batter and then bread crumbs. Layer in a lightly oiled casserole dish using the tomato sauce and the grated cheese. Bake uncovered 20 minutes at 400 degrees or until lightly browned. Can be served with pasta and extra tomato sauce.
Springtime Peas This recipe is a favorite of mine for the holidays. It also makes a nice side dish for the Tofu Parmesan. Ingredients: 3-6 Iceberg or Romaine lettuce leaves 2 Cups peas or 1 10 oz. package of frozen peas 1/4 Cup sliced green onion 1 Teaspoon sugar Dash pepper ½ Teaspoon Salt Thyme 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine Moisten the lettuce leaves, leaving some drops of water to clinging. Line bottom of a 10 inch skillet with the moist lettuce leaves. Top with peas and onion. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover and cook over low heat 18-20 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove and discard lettuce. Drain peas well and dot with butter. Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book
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WHAT’S HAPPENING LOCALLY?
For information on local events, you can visit the following websites: http://longisland.news12.com/travel/events http://events.longisland.com/ http://www.discoverlongisland.com/visitors/calendar.aspx http://danspapers.com/ http://www.northforkchamberofcommerce.org/
