VALENCIA RESERVE MEN S CLUB NEWSLETTER

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1 VALENCIA RESERVE MEN S CLUB NEWSLETTER Volume III May In This Issue President's Message President s Message April 7 th Dave Jay Au Revoir Snowbirds April 13 th Duck Tour April 26 th Priscilla Queen of the Desert May 5 th Steve Wine Presidential Inauguration Quiz Bingo May 18 th Announcements Future Events Announcing Next Season s Events Future Men s Club Breakfasts Membership News Answers to Presidential Inauguration Quiz Please visit us at We just reached the 500 member mark...wow! I want to thank you all for allowing us to present you with the finest entertainment there is in South Florida. Dennis has come up with the most exciting events for next season! You will not believe some of the things that he has planned! Please take the time to visit our website. Marv, Dennis, and Arnie have developed a wonderful place to view all the things we do. All you have to do is click on to vrmensclub.com and see for yourself. I would like to take the time to honor one of our own board members. Fred Paul has spent his adult life in the food service business. We are so lucky that he brought his expertise to our club. I cannot count the amount of times that people in our community have commented about the fantastic food that he has provided. I know that we tend to take people for granted when they do a good job, but when you happen to see Fred, let him know that he's the best at what he does. NOTE: June 2 nd is the last breakfast meeting of this season. Again, thank you for allowing us to bring FUN into your lives! Yours Truly, Alan Nordon President

2 Men s Club Breakfast April 7, 2013 by Marvin Zeichner On April 7 th, the Men s Club members who attended our monthly breakfast meeting, were treated to a unique show. Performer Dave Jay acted out the parts of each of the Beatles: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. When each of the Beatles was introduced, Dave became that person with English accent and all. He gave the background of each Beatle, told how the group met and was organized, and sang Beatle songs imitating the voices of each Beatle. After his performance Dave entertained questions. He remained in character as he responded to the audience s questions. He also simulated telephone callers from the outside. Dave Jay In effect, we were treated to four different characters in one show. Good luck Dave in your career. John Lennon George Harrison Ringo Starr Paul McCartney

3 Au Revoir Snowbirds Our community of Valencia Reserve consists of permanent residents and part-time residents, commonly called snowbirds. The Men s Club will keep our part time friends and neighbors informed of our activities via s, the newsletter, and our web site To our members heading up north for the summer, we wish you a safe trip and a healthy happy season. Hurry back to your home in Valencia Reserve. Heading North for Summer

4 Duck Tour April 13, 2013 by Marvin Zeichner Two bus loads of Valencia Reserve Men s Club members and their guests left from the clubhouse on a rainy, dreary day. By the time we arrived in Miami Beach, the sun was ablaze with few clouds in the sky. The duck boat went through several city streets and then into the waters of Biscayne Bay. All the while the professional tour director presented information of the history of certain places and pointed out houses of several famous people. The VR Men s Club Presents South Beach Duck Boat Tour April 13, 2013, leaving at 3:30PM Join us for a fantastic Duck Tour - Embark from South Beach at 5PM. This amphibious vehicle provides a once in a lifetime journey to the famous Miami landmarks before a dramatic splashdown in beautiful Biscayne Bay for a close up look at the many homes of the rich & famous on Star Island. Following the Duck Tour, you will have a few hours for dinner on your own and walking along the world famous Ocean Drive. $38 per person for members, nonmembers - $45 per person. Price includes round trip bus transportation & is based on filling a bus. Drop off checks at the Box Office, payable to the VR Men s Club, and note Duck Tour in the memo. For information contact Dennis at (561) or dennis@cirquelemasque.com After the duck boat tour, we ate dinner on our own at restaurants on Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road. A perfect day, a perfect evening, and a perfect trip. Photographs by Dennis Schussel

5 Priscilla Queen of the Desert April 26, 2013 For many weeks tickets for Priscilla Queen of the Desert were sold out. The long anticipated event took place on April 26, One hundred sixty-nine Valencia Reserve Men s Club members and their guests were transported by bus to the Kravis Center to watch the show. The show was a big hit with the fabulous costumes, glitzy props, and nostalgic disco music. It was fun for all. Thanks to Dennis Schussel and his entertainment committee for arranging this happy event. To our many snowbird friends hurry back home. Have a wonderful, safe, and healthy summer. We will miss you.

6 Men s Club Breakfast May 5, 2013 At our May 5, 2013 breakfast 180 Men s Club members were treated to a talk by Steve Wine, who is a sportswriter for the Associated Press and is a Miami sports writer since Steve has covered numerous sports events in the United States and around the world. These include tennis at summer Olympics games, Wimbledon, French open, US open, and Australian open. He has also covered the World Series, Super Bowl, Daytona 500, and the Masters tournament. He is a two-time AP sportswriter of the year. Steve covered many topics on different sports and had a lively question and answer session. This meeting was a special treat for sports enthusiasts. Steve Wine

7 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION QUIZ In which city did the first inauguration take place?! A - Richmond, VA! B - New York, NY! C - Philadelphia, PA Which president gave the longest Inaugural Address?! A - Bill Clinton! B - George Washington! C - William Henry Harrison Who was the only president to take the oath of office from a woman?! A - Lyndon B. Johnson! B - Ronald Reagan! C - George H.W. Bush African-American soldiers first marched in whose inauguration parade?! A - Abraham Lincoln s! B - Ulysses S. Grant s! C - Theodore Roosevelt s Which chief justice administered the most presidential oaths?! A - John Jay! B - John Marshall! C - Earl Warren Inauguration Day was officially changed from March 4 to January 20! the passage of the 20 th Amendment in Why? thanks to! A - It often rained on March 4 th! B - Congress did not want the inauguration to fall during Lent! C - The transition period between the election and the! inauguration of the president-elect was deemed too long Which president tossed the Super Bowl coin the same day as his swearing-in?! A - Richard Nixon! B - Gerald Ford! C - Ronald Reagan

8 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION QUIZ (con t)(( Which president administered the oath of office to two of his successors?!! A - George Washington!! B - John Quincy Adams!! C - William Howard Taft Who was sworn in on a Bible written in a modern foreign language?!! A - Thomas Jefferson!! B - Franklin D. Roosevelt!! C - John F. Kennedy Which president was given the oath of office by his own father?!! A - John Quincy Adams!! B - Calvin Coolidge!! C - George W. Bush From a book by Kenneth C. Davis Hey Joe how many do you think you can get right?

9 BINGO May 18, 2013 THE MEN S CLUB OF VALENCIA RESERVE PRESENTS SATURDAY, May 18TH 7 PM - Doors open at 6 PM Members & Guests $10 Price includes 3 cards to play all night, dessert, coffee & tea LOTS OF GOOD TIMES Dabbers for sale $1 and extra cards available for cash purchase Plus 50/50 raffle Join your neighbors for a social evening and a BINGO EXTRAVAGANZA Drop off checks no later than May 15th (minimum number of reservations are needed) at the clubhouse box office, payable to VR Men s Club, with Bingo in the memo Please, no cell phones while Bingo is in progress or guests can be asked to leave For information contact Dennis at (561) or dennis@circuelemasque.com

10 April 16 th Richard Kleiman 19 th Emily Brooke Zodicoff granddaughter of Rhoda & Brian Glenn 22 nd Jennifer Cucinella granddaughter of Judy & Lou Orenstein 23 rd Robert Hintersteiner May 1 st Luca Rumberg 8 years old grandson of Carol Levy & Stu Saltzman 2 nd Shannon Zeichner 10 years old granddaughter of Heidi & Marvin Zeichner 3 RD Gene Kohen 4 th David Feinberg 7 th Nelson Cusher 12 th Jason Fox grandson of Judy & Lou Orenstein 13 th Jeffrey Zeichner 14 years old grandson of Heidi & Marvin Zeichner 14 th Sarah Hayley Zodicoff sweet 16 granddaughter of Rhoda & Brian Glenn 21 st Austin Levi Groves grandson of Shelley & Seymour Breitman 29 th Dylan Paul 6 years old grandson of Susan & Fred Paul June 8 th Marvin Zeichner 13 th Cassidy Zeichner 12 years old granddaughter of Heidi & Marvin Zeichner 23 rd Eliot Levy 24 th David Paul 12 years old grandson of Susan & Fred Paul

11 June 9 th Marlyn & Michael Heiserman 50 years 25 th Linda & Nelson Cusher 25 th Heidi & Marvin Zeichner Cheryl & Richard Durgan are pleased to announce the graduation of their son Jared from the University of Miami on May 10 th. Solomon Seckler, grandson of Shelly & Bernie Barnett, was accepted to Columbia University and the winner of the National Merit Scholarship Award. Joan & Larry Feldman will celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Jake Alexander Steinberg on May 11. If you would like to have important milestones in your family s life such as: Your birthday (no spouses), grandchildren s birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, christenings, communions, immediate family engagements, weddings, graduations, etc. Please the information to heidimarvin@gmail.com. We will be accepting inputs for April, May, June and July.

12 May 31st Miami Marlins vs. NY Mets at Marlins Stadium June 15th Jose & Patti The VR Men s Club Presents Miami Marlins vs NY Mets May 31, 2013 at 7:10PM At Marlins Stadium Enjoy a night out with great baseball and snacks. Price includes field box seats near 3rd base and round trip bus transportation. $55 per person for members & wives or partners. Nonmembers - $60 per person. Drop off checks at the box office, payable to VR Men s Club, with Baseball in the memo. Openings limited to filling a bus. NO REFUNDS. For information contact Dennis at (561) or dennis@cirquelemasque.com

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14 Announcing Next Season s Events The entertainment committee, under the leadership of Dennis Schussel, has planned some great events for next season. These dates (and themes) are tentative and subject to change. However, these are presented here to keep the membership informed of the happenings at our great club. September - no events planned October 20 th - Bingo October 31 st - Halloween Night - Monster Mash November 9 th - Blue Grass Band and Country Ho Down (TBD) November - Waiting for dates on the Book of Mormon at Broward Center December 6 th,7 th, 8 th, and 9 th Cruise on Royal Caribbean s Majesty of the Seas. $ per person, free transportation to and from the ship, plus $50 on board credit per cabin. January 18 th - Saturday Night Casino Royale February 23 rd - Valencia Reserve s Got Talent, Cabaret, Chicago, and Beyond. March 9 th - Bingo March 29 th - Speakeasy April - Comedy Central Three Comedy Club Entertainers Featuring Peter Fogel May 18 th - Bingo Majesty of the Seas

15 Future Men s Club Breakfasts June 2 nd - Men s Club meeting Speaker Pat Chun Athletic Director at FAU - LAST BREAKFAST OF SEASON September 1 st - Aurora Ortiz, Waste Management October 6 th - Hostage Negotiator - Cesar Jiminez November 3 rd - Michael Sentlowitz - Beating the Odds December 1 st - Rod McDonald (instructor at FAU) - Music January 5 th - Alan Veingrad - New sports talk February 2 nd - Larry Strickler - Second half of the rise of the movie rating system March 2 nd - Stanley Fish - The Journey of the Fugitive April 6 th - Steven Singer - Jewish Gangsters STAY TUNED FOR MORE. VISIT FOR UPDATES NOTE: THE BREAKFAST SPEAKERS COULD CHANGE

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17 Membership News We now have 500 members and still growing. Please let your new neighbors know about our Men s Club and ask them to join. There is no better value in town and we will give them a friendly and cordial welcome. Contact Lou Orenstein, Membership Vice President at: orensteinlou@aol.com. Remember to go to to get all the latest information on our exciting programs. We have reached an important milestone of 500 Men s Club members. It is time to celebrate this significant event. Thanks to Lou Orenstein, membership Chairman, his dedicated team, and all of you who helped in attracting new members.

18 ANSWERS TO PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION QUIZ In which city did the first inauguration take place? B - New York City was the temporary capital of the United States when Washington took the oath of office on April 30, Which president gave the longest Inaugural Address? C - Harrison s speech in 1841 was more than 8,000 words long and took nearly two hours to deliver on a cold, windy day. He fell ill with pneumonia and died one month later: (The shortest Inaugural Address - just 135 words long - was Washington s second.) Who was the only president to take the oath of office from a woman? A - After the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force One by Sarah T. Hughes, a U.S. District judge. African-American soldiers first marched in whose inauguration parade? A - At Lincoln s second inauguration, in 1865, four companies of African-American troops and lodges of African-American Masons and African-American Odd Fellows joined the procession to the Capitol.

19 ANSWERS TO PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION QUIZ (con t) Which chief justice administered the most presidential oaths? B - Marshall administered the oath nine times, from Thomas Jefferson s first inauguration, in 1801, to Andrew Jackson s second, in Inauguration Day was officially from March 4 to January 20 thanks to the passage of the 20 th Amendments. Why? C - The old March 4 inaugural date had been selected when travel and communications were much slower, and the lame duck period for the outgoing president rarely caused problems. But the long transition became an issue in 1932 during the Great Depression, because it meant that the next president would be unable to act until four months after his election. The 20 th Amendment, first proposed in March of that year, changed the date but didn t go into effect in time for Franklin D. Roosevelt s first term. In 1937, he became the first president inaugurated under the new rule. Which president tossed the Super Bowl coin the same day as his swearing-in? C - On Jan. 20, 1985, Reagan took the oath privately in the Entrance Hall at the White House, and later went to the Map Room to flip the coin on live television via satellite. ( the 49ers won the toss and the game.)

20 ANSWERS TO PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION QUIZ (con t) Which president administered the oath of office to two of his successors? C - Taft was appointed chief justice in 1921 eight years after his presidency and administered the oath of office to both Coolidge (in 1925 his second swearing in) and Hoover (in 1929). Who was sworn in on a Bible written in a modern foreign language? B - Roosevelt used an old family Bible written in Dutch at all four of his inaugurations. Which president was given the oath of office by his own father? B - Coolidge was sworn by his father, a justice of the peace, at the Coolidge family homestead in rural Vermont on Aug. 3, 1923, after he was informed that President Harding had passed away.

21 Board of Directors Alan Nordon, President Dennis Schussel, Executive VP Arnie Wiener, Secretary Dave Feinberg, Treasurer Lou Orenstein, VP Membership Board Members at Large Bruce Goldstein Sol Kleinman Goody Morrison Fred Paul Phil Ruck Marvin Zeichner The Men s Club is pleased to announce that Alan Pearlman has accepted the position of legal adviser to our club. Welcome Alan. Alan Pearlman, Legal Adviser Let your actions speak louder than your words: Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren t. Stand up for what you believe in: If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time and you would achieve nothing. Don t give up: You might have to fight a battle more than once to win it. We can all be leaders: People think that at the top there isn t much room. They tend to think of it as an Everest. My message is that there is tons of room at the top. Margaret Thatcher One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world. Please visit us at Until next time, Marvin Zeichner, editor