I wonder if you could include this in your next mailing to the membership. Of course, I don't know her name. I suggested that she email me, but I haven't heard from her. Thanks.

POETRY CLUBS:

OPEN MIC POETRY: 3rd Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm, 856-569-7058POETRY IN THE ROUND: 3rd Monday, Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm., 856-569-7058

SPEAKING OF POETRY: 2nd Friday, Cherry Hill Library, 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Contact Katie Hardesty, 856-903-1207 or khardesty@.... You can email your poems to her before the meeting and she'll make copies.

CALLING ALL POETS: Haddonfield Public Library, 1st Wed. of each month, 7 pm. Phone Homer 856-933-3637.

 

 

 

I know that Yahoo doesn't take attachments. Ask members if they'd like the following list and would send me their email address: knightem@....

The informative newsletter follows: 

 

 

March, 2009                                                              Sylvia S. Cutler

                    

The world is so full of

Wonderful things

I think we should all

Be happy as Kings.

TRY SOMETHING NEW TODAY!

 

Things to check out this month: Poetry Clubs, Bowling, Billiards, Cooking. Here’s something we’ve added that isn’t entertainment, but is important: Computer Repair. No one seems to know where to go with a computer or printer problem. We’ve run across somebody good. Check it out. If you’ve had good experiences or bad ones, let us know. 
N E W ! A UNIQUE THEATER CONCEPT! Remix Theater offers a different perspective on theater. Located at  The Scottish  Rite  Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ 08107 (856-858-1000). Their mission statement is as follows: “We take classic stories, fables, dramatic pPlays, and musicals and "REMIX" or "re-tell" them through a dynamic combination of drama, music, and urban dance.  Every performance is dedicated to meet the needs of the community it serves. All of the "REMIXES" are creatively adapted to appeal to a wide variety of audiences, and especially speak to raise awareness of dramatic themes among the youth and young Adults.” For example, their holiday version of “The Nutcracker” was billed as hip-hop ballet. Tickets, $18, $20, $15 for Seniors.

AARP: Chapter 3176  meets the 2^nd Monday of the month at the Mabel Kay House, 24 Walnut Street, in Haddonfield. Social hour begins at noon, and the general meeting at 1:00 pm. They often have speakers. 856-429-4666, or 856-665-4159.

AARP Chapter 571 plans trips of all kinds. They’re at 500 Park drive S in Haddon Township. Phone 856-854-1596.

AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION OF CHERRY HILL:  Meets 1st^t Mon. 7:30 pm, Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy, N., Cherry Hill. For inf. 856-663-5987.

AFTERNOON TEA:  Afternoon tea can be delightful. The tradition was started in the early 1800s, when Anna, 7^th Duchess of Bedford, started a trend by serving tea in the late afternoon. “High tea” became the light meal that substituted for dinner. Have fun and invite friends for tea at your home, or visit the following venues: Picket Fence and Garden Tea Room, 103 Kings Highway E., Haddonfield; Mulberry Tea House, 60 South Main St., Medford, 609-714-0640; Victorian Tea Room at Lavender & Lace, 130 Bridgeton Pike, Mantua, 856-468-9326; White Rabbit Tea Room, 4 South Main St., Woodstown, 856-769-4429; Amelia’s Teas and Holly, 26 South Main St., Mullica Hill, 856-223-0404; Crescent Moon Coffee & Tea, Mullica Hill Plaza Shops, 141 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, 856-223-1237; Enchanted Cottage Tea Room, 41 S. Main St., Mullica Hill, 856-478-4900; Isabella’s Tea Room, 41 S. Broadway, Pitman, 856-256-8999; New Leaf Gift Shop and Tea Room, 606 Main St., Riverton, 856-786-0323.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 38:  Meets 2^nd Monday at 7:30 pm, at Veterans Lane, in Haddonfield. 856-429-5414.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL:  This group tracks human rights abuses all over the world and makes an effort to contact leaders who might help to relieve the abuses. They meet the last Tuesday of each month 7:30 pm. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 401 N. Kings Highway. It’s the small building at the right as you drive in.  856-667-3618 or 856-547-8447. www.amnestyphilly.org.

 

ANIMAL ORPHANAGE: 419 Cooper Rd., Voorhees, 856-627-9111. Adopt a pet, or be a volunteer. Your choice. You get to pet the kitties. 

 

ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS OF NEW JERSEY: Group meets at the Osage School Library, 112 Somerdale Rd., Voorhees, 2^nd Fri., 7:30 pm. For info, call Dave at 856-772-2521

 

ART CLUBS:  Clementon Community Center offers an Art Club meeting 10:00 am Tuesdays through Dec. 16. 100 Gibbsboro Rd., Clementon. Dues are $3 per month. Call Dotty 856-782-1048.

NORC offers Art Talk every Wednesday from 1-2:00 pm., in the Community Room at Toledo, to NORC members of Windsor Towers.

                                                                                                                                                   

ART GALLERIES: Like looking at pictures? Cherry Hill has quite a few. Check these out:

13 North Gallery, 13 N. Centre St., Merchantville, NJ. Hours, 4-8 Thurs, Fri, Sat., noon-5 Sunday. 856-330-4760.

Alexander Rose Gallery, 1200 Marlton Pike E., #1501, Cherry Hill. 856-216-2233

By Hand Fine Craft Gallery, 142 Kings Highway E., Haddonfield, NJ, 856-429-2550

Camdon County Cultural & Herritage Comm., 250 S. Park Drive, Collingswd, NJ. 856-869-3548.

Cherry Hill Art Expo, 2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002; 856-862-6170. This is on Kaighn Ave. near Cherry Hill Mall

Evearts Gallery, 65 Kings Hwy E., Haddonfield, NJ. 856-354-3260.

Fusion Gallery. 697 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. 856-858-1122. www.fusionnj.com.

Gallery Land, Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, 856-488-6068. Phone for exact location.

Gaiman-Lepow Assoc., 1679 Old Cuthbert Rd. #12, Cherry Hill. 856-354-0771.

N.K. Thaine Gallery, 128 Kings Highway E. #A, Haddonfield, NJ. 856-428-6961.

Perkins Center for the Arts. 30 Irvin Ave. Collingswood. 853-833-0003. www.perkinscenter.org.

Pictureland-Shing Studio, Cherry Hill, NJ. 856-426-0183. Phone for location.

Pitman Art, Inc., 14 Sbar Blvd., Moorestown, NJ. 856-273-1931.

Red Lion Gallery, 1610 Marlton Pike, W., Cherry Hill. 856-661-8282.

 

For other galleries, see Markheim Art Center, Hopkins House, and Perkins Art Center.

 

ASTRONOMY: See Willingboro Astronomical Society.

 

BACKROOM POTTERS: The Backroom Potters' Artist Co-Op has periodic exhibits of pottery, jewelry, and photography of local artists at its studio at 1001 Route 30, Oaklyn, NJ 08107

 

BALLET NEW JERSEY:  This local company presents ballet at its best, working with organizations such as the Pennsylvania Ballet. Your presence may be valuable as a viewer, but even more valuable as a volunteer. Ballet Theater Company of New Jersey, Bloomfield Business Park, 401 Bloomfield Drive, #4, West Berlin, NJ 08091. 856-768-9503..

 

BARCLAY FARMSTEAD: 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill, 08034. 856-488-7868,  856-795-6225. The organization dedicated to the preservation of this 32-acre Quaker and agrarian property makes certain that it is an ideal place to visit. Tuesday-Friday 12-4 pm. Friends of Barclay Farmstead welcomes volunteers. Barclay Farms has many cultural and art programs as well as concerts going on a regular basis. Check their website, if you have a computer, or check the Municipal program, or the newspapers.

 

BASEBALL: Rich Sarkisian is looking for baseball fans who would like to play in an organized baseball table game league. What fun! Phone Rich at 609-841-6163. rsarkisian@....

 

BILLIARDS  Billiards is no longer a game that is reserved for millionaires with their own billiard rooms, nor is it just a game for thugs in smoke-filled saloons. Anyone can play and it’s fun and a way to socialize with friends. Check out the Billiard Room at Playdrome Bowling  Center on King Street near Ellisburg Circle, and speak to Stephen Pvlinko for more information. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The fees are $3.50 per hour per person during the day until 6:00 pm. The fees are $5.00 per person per hour after 6:00 pm. Phone 856-429.0672.

 

BIRDWATCHING! “Beginning Birding for Adults” – every third Saturday from 9:00 to noon at Palmyra Cove Nature Park, on Route 73 under the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge. Reservations are required. $10. 856-829-1900, ext. 270. BRING YOUR BINOCULARS!

 

BOOK CLUBS

 

CHERRY HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB:  June 10, July 15, Sept. 2, 7-9 pm. Phone Juanita Ringer 856-667-0300 or jringer@....

 

COLLINGWOOD MANOR BOOK CLUB: Last Friday of the month, 7 pm. Collingswood Manor, 480 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. 856-854-4331. www.umh-nj-org/cm.

 

CONTEMPORARY FICTION READING GROUP: 2^nd Wed.. 8 pm. Borders Books & Music, 515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, 856-985-5080

 

FIRST FRIDAY BOOK GROUP: 1^st Fri. 11:00 am, Barnes & Noble, Rt 70, Marlton, 856-569-7058

 

PAGE TURNERS: A book discussion group. Meets 4^th Tues. Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm

 

READING FOR PLEASURE BOOK CLUB: 2^nd Mon. 7:30 pm, Barnes & Noble, Marlton, 856-569-7058

 

ROMANCE READING GROUP: 2^nd Tue. 7 pm, Borders Books & Music, 515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, 856-569-7058

 

WOMEN IN TRANSITION BOOK GROUP:  3^rd Thurs. 7:30 pm. Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 856-569-7058

 

YOURS IN CRIME MYSTERY GROUP: 4^th Mon. 7 pm. Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 856-569-7058

 

BOOK DISCUSSION BLOG: Speaking Volumes—A Community Book Discussion Blog of the Cherry Hill Library. Reviews are posted by Cherry Hill librarians about books they’ve recently read. Community members are invited to comment about the posts or submit their own reviews.  The blog also features recommended reading lists, information about the Library’s Book Club, and links to other sites that readers may enjoy. www.chplnj.org. Phone 856-667-0300.

 

BOWLING: Bowling Ladies’ Night. 6:00 pm Wednesdays through July 3. Pinsetter Bar & Bowl, 7111 Maple Ave., Pennsauken. All ladies 21 and older bowl free until closing. Contact Andrea Jaspan, 856-857-1440. ajaspan@.... Open Bowling or Leagues, men/women, Playdrome Bowling Center, Cherry Hill, 1536 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Phone 856-429-8333.  Haddonfield 65 Club, Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Call for location, 856-429-1290.

 

BRIDGE CLUBS: Duplicate bridge is played at the South Jersey Bridge Center, 1 West Barclay Pavilion, 856-795-7529. There is a membership fee and a playing fee of $8.00. Wedneday and Sunday noon. Good for all levels. Bridge classes are held at the Cherry Hill Community Center on Thursday mornings. Phone 856-488-7868 for information.

 

BRIDGE FANATICS, CHECK THIS OUT!  Put www.bridgebaseonline.com, or just Bridge Base Online, and learn to play (or just watch on the Internet. An easy way to become an expert!

 

BURLINGTON COUNTY FOOTLIGHTERS: 808 Pomona Rd., Cinnaminson, 856-829-7144. Get on their website: bcfootlighters.cm. Currently a comedy, but call and get a list of their offerings.

 

CAMDEN COUNTY TOASTMASTERS:  Like to talk? Here’s your chance. This national organization is dedicated to helping people who want to be public speakers to be able to get up and give a speech without having a panic attack or falling apart. Meets first and third Tuesday at 7:45 pm, Lutheran Church of our Savior, 204 Wayne Ave., Haddonfield. 856-429-5122. Go down Kings Highway to Haddonfield, turn right at Haddon Avenue, go as far as Whelihan”s and turn left at Sunoco. It’s at Wayne and Wood Lane. For info contact Dave Balinski at dlbalinski@... or 856-380-4701.

 

CAMERA CLUB: See South Jersey Camera Club.

 

CERAMICS: Carman Tilelli Community Ctr., 820 Mercer St.  Work on a variety of useful and decorative projects. There is a fee for bisque and firing. Pre-registration required. Thursdays, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

 

CHERRY HILL HISTORICAL COMMISSION: Meets monthly on the second Wed. at 7:30 pm at the Cherry Hill Public Library. Is seeking volunteers. Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume to: Cherry Hill Historical Commission, Room 102, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.

 

CHERRY HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY: 1100 Kings Highway North, 08034. 856-667-0300. You can belong to the library and check out books and films, but you can also join the Friends of the Cherry Hill Public Library and do volunteer work for them. Or you can participate in the many programs that are held there—lectures, films, music, all kinds of stimulating activities. Check out its website or stop in and pick up brochures. Sample events: Coffee and Conversation, Sharing Stories, Talking About Books, Slavery and the Underground Railroad, and a Potluck Brunch.

 

CHERRY HILL ROTARY:  Every Mon. Ponzio’s, Rt. 70, 6:15 pm. For info, contact Bill Turner at wrt11@... or 856-424-3456.

 

CHERRY HILL SENIOR LIFE: NORC is a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, and organization whose mission is to bring individuals and communities together to create opportunities that promote quality of life for older adults while maintaining independence at home. If you do not have a NORC in the building in which you live, call 856-321-2124 to learn about the options. This program is administered by Samost Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Southern New Jersey, a non-profit agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.

 

CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: Get this publication winter, spring, summer and fall for a full array of programs. Delivered to many buildings, this valuable publication can be obtained from the Cherry Hill Recreation Department, 820 Mercer St., Room 1002, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Mon-Fri, 9:00-5:00 pm. 856-488-7868. www.CherryHill-NJ.com. Recreation@....

 

CHORAL SINGING: The Greater South Jersey Chorus, PO Box 3141, Cherry Hill, 08034, 856-482-8282 presents several concerts a year at various locations. Phone to find out where they rehearse, or see www.sjsings.org for information on this organization. Another way to have fun!.   

 

COFFEE & CONVERSATION: Cherry Hill Public Library, Every Friday 10:30 am – 12 pm. Free, open to the public. Contact Miranda Van Horn at 856-903-1224.

Senior Life (NORC), Windsor Towers Building Social Hall, Toledo Bldg. Wednesdays, 2-3:00 pm. Contact  856-321-2124. NORC members only.

 

COFFEE HOUSES. OPEN MIKE. Budding entertainers take to the microphone at this showcase for newcomers and seasoned performers. Coffee Works Roastery & Café, 910 Berlin Rd., Voorhees, every Tuesday night at 7:00 pm. Sign-ups start at 7:15 pm. 856-784-5282. www.coffeeworks.co. If you have a yearning to perform, or just want to watch, try it. Through Dec. 23.

Tree House Coffee Shop, 690 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. Singes, song-writers, poets and other artists perform every Wednesday night, 7-9:00 pm. Call to sign up starting at 5:00 pm. 856-833-0060. www.trehousecoffee.com. Christian Open Mic Night.  7:00-10 pm, Sundays through Dec. 28. The Tree House Coffee Shop, 690 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. Singers, musicians and others are encouraged to share their spiritual performances. 856-833-0060. www.treehousecoffee.com.

 

COLLINGS-KNIGHT HOUSE: This historic home has a history of a family that occupied the land from the 1700s. The house dates to 1824, and is now used as a museum and a site for festive occasions. Look for its annual Victorian Christmas Tea, and an annual Christmas party, as well as other occasions. Be a volunteer. It’s fun. Located at the corner of Collings Ave. and Browning Road at the corner of Knight Park. Join the Friends of C-K Homestead: Contact Susan Verzella Phone: 856-858-0757. Web Site: http://www.collingsknighthouse.us

 

COLLINGSWOOD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: Each month on the 3^rd Monday of the month the group hosts a discussion series at 7:00 pm.   Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. 856-858-0649. 215-990-9443. www.collingswoodshakespeare@....  They also do four plays a year.  Locale: American Legion Post #17, Atlantic Ave., across from Collingswood Public Works, and the Community Center.

 

COMEDY CABARET:  Cherry Hill Comedy Cabaret at the Clarion Hotel: 1450 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, 856-866-5653;  856-866-JOKE; comedycabaret.com.

 

COMPUTER CHALLENGED? The JCC has computer classes; computers and classes are available at the Cherry Hill Public Library, and there are many opportunities to acquaint yourself with these sophisticated but fun typwriters1 Computer 101 for Seniors is presented on Thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Mabel Kay House in Haddonfield; Computer 103 for Seniors at 1:00 to 3:00 m. at Mabel Kay House; Phone 609-261-0246. Internet 301 for Seniors is presented on Fridays at the Mabel Kay House from 10:00 to 12:00; Phone 609-261-0246 to find out which Thursday or which Friday. Ask about the Over 50 Computer Club. The Mabel Kay House is at 24 Walnut Street right next to the Acme.

 

COMPUTER BASICS: Haddonfield Public Library, 60 Haddon Ave., open to library cardholders: Wed., March 19, 10:30-11:00; Wed. March 26, 10:30-11:00. Call 856-429-1304 to register or to learn about other classes. Classes are also held at the Cherry Hill Library. Get its schedule online or stop in the library.

 

COMPUTER REPAIR: It’s hard to know who’s reliable, who knows what he is doing, whether this mysterious contraption called a computer is getting qualified, professional help, or being bungled by someone who calls himself an expert. Here’s a reliable company that will do a good job, tell you the truth about your equipment, and won’t con you into something you don’t need and can’t afford. Computers Made Easy, Inc., 6 East Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ 08033-2002, 856-429-8878, or 215-731-4776, is owned by Lee Bitman, a local guy who tells it like it is, and can handle any kind of computer, new or old, printers, scanners, or whatever. When someone is telling you to throw out your old workhorse and buy new, he may be wrong. Lee will tell you the benefits of holding onto your old equipment versus the cost of new. Sometimes that fancy new gadget can cost you fortunes in maintenance! The salesman won’t tell you. Lee will.

 

CONCERTS IN PARKS:  Concerts and various entertainments—String Bands, Jazz, Singers, Films, festivals and more--are offered at these parks all summer. Contact Camden County Board of Freeholders, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-3752, 856-216-2170, for your copy of the new 2008 Park Events Guide.

Audubon Park, Soccer Field, corner of A& B Roads, 856-547-5236; Berlin Park, White Horse Pike & Park Drive; Camden Co. Boathouse, 7050 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, 856-661-3188; Camden Co. Golf Academy, 8001 South Route 130, Pennsauken, 856-661-3636; Challenge Grove, Corner of Caldwell & Brace Roads, along Borton Mill Rd., Charry Hill; Chesilhurst, Leanna Harris Park, Corner of Center and 4^th Ave., 856-767-4153; Clementon, Garfield Ave., behind Wooster Towers, 856-783-0284, Ext. 191; Cooper River Park, Between Rt. 130 & Cuthbert Blvd, Pennsauken; Gloucester City, Prioprietor’s Park, King St., 856-456-0205, Ext. 10; Greenwald Memorial Park, Park Blvd. At Whitman Ave., Cherry Hill; Haddon Lake Park, McLaughlin-Norcross Dell, 13^th Ave., Park Drive & Prospect Blvd; Hopkins Pond, Hopkins Lane, Haddonfield; Lakeland Complex, Lakeland and County House Rd., Blackwood, 856-566-2900; Lake Worth, White Horse Pike & Rosemond Ave., Lindenwold; Lawnside, Recreation Park, E. Charlston Ave., 856-573-6200; Lindenwold Park, United States Ave., 856-784-5602; Albertson Park, Magnolia, Evesham & Albertson Ave., 856-783-1520; Mt. Ephraim, Little League Field, Black Horse Pike & Valley Rd., 856-931-1546; Newton Lake Park, Cuthbert Blvd. & Lakeshore Dr., Haddon Township; Little Pond Golf Center, 1110 Chews Landing Rd., Laurel Springs, 856-435-3700; Timber Creek Park, Chews Landing Rd., Gloucester Twp; Waterford Rotary Park, Auburn Ave., Atco, 856-768-2300; Wiggins Waterfront Park, Foot of  Mickle Blvd, Camden City; New Brooklyn Park, Winslow, Erial-New Brooklyn Rd., 856-753-6210.

COOKING!!  Try In the Kitchen Cooking School, at 10 Mechanic Street, Haddonfield, NJ. Kathy Gold is the founder and Executive Chef. 856-489-1682.  ChefKage@... . Open Mon. to Sat. 11am to 5pm; Sun 12noon to 5pm.  www.InTheKitchenCookingSchool.com.

COOPER RIVER YACHT CLUB: Located on South Park Drive in Collingswood, the club has such events as Jazz concerts, etc. Check it out. 856-858-8914.

CRAB HOUSES: Eating steamed crabs is not so much a meal as it is an entertainment. Crab lovers enjoy pulling the crustaceans apart to get at that lovely lump crabmeat. It isn’t fun unless you do it yourself.

Blue Claw Seafood Restaurant & Crab Eatery, 4494 Rt. 130, N., or 1101 Burlington Pike, Burlington Twp.,, 08016.  3 minutes from the Burlington Bristol Bridge, 609-387-3700.www.crabeatery.com.

Loupy’s Crabs, 795 Rt. 70 East, Suite C, Shoppes at  Elmwood, Marlton, 856-985-2006, 10-8 pm Monday to Sat.; 10-7:00, Sunday. Loupyscrabs.com.

 

GREAT SEAFOOD! For superior seafood—clams, oysters, shrimp, show crab legs, king crab legs, and fish, try Dockhoppers, 124 Haddon Ave., Westmont, NJ, 856-869-4600. Tell ‘em Charlie sent you!

 

CROCHET TIME: Voorhees Regional Branch of Camden County Library, 203 Laurel Rd., Voorhees, 3:-4:30 pm Mondays through August 11. Ages 10-adult. Free. 856-772-1636. programs@....

 

CROFT FARM ARTS CENTER: Located at 100 Borton’s Mill Rd., 856-661-4810, this art center has classes of all kinds, juried art exhibits, craft shows, films, and more. Arts@.... Juried craft show in late April.  Afternoon with the Arts, late April.

 

DANCING:

Delaware Valley Shag and Swing Club – Haddonfield School of Dance, 431 Crystal Lake Ave., Haddon Township, NJ, 08033. 856-854-2525.  Delvalshag.org. See this website for a list of upcoming dances.

 

Dance Haddonfield:  Second floor of Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway E., every Sunday. Beginner lessons 7-7:45 pm; Intermediate, 7:45-8:15 pm. Open dancing  ,8:15-10:30 pm. Admission $12 for non-members, $10, members. Partners welcome but not required.  Inter- mediate West Coast Swing lessons are held periodically from 6-7:00 pm. Call 856-429-5355.

 

Dance Party: Coastline, 1240 Brace Rd., has a dance party on Monday nights, 5:00 pm. Free buffet. No entry fee. It may not be every Monday night so phone 856-795-1773.  Also Friday nights at 9:00 pm. Entry fee, $5.00. www.coastlinerestaurantbar.com.

 

Senior Line Dancing:  Carman Tilelli Community Ctr., 820 Mercer St., Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Free. Pre-registration is required.

 

Stardust Ballroom’s Over 55 Dance, Wednesday and Sunday Evenings, 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Dancing to live bands. Singles and couples welcome. $9 admission. 363 West Browning Rd., Bellmawr, NJ 08031. 856-931-4000. www.stardustbellmawr.com.

 

West Coast Swing Dance Lessons, 6:30 pm., Wednesdays through Dec. 17. The Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd, Pennsauken. Lessons from 6:30 pm. Social dancing 8:45 pm. DJ Rob and the Del Val Dancers. Contact Rob, 609-519-0793. www.robandsheiladance.com.

 

DELAWARE VALLEY EARTH SCIENCE SOCIETY: This organization promotes knowledge and development in the earth sciences—mineralogy, paleontology, lapidary arts, archaeology, and the conservation of natural resources. It meets the 2^nd Wed. of each month, from Sept. to June, at Rowan University, Wilson Hall, Glassboro, NJ, at 7:30. Meetings are open to the general public. It participates in gem and mineral shows. Memberships are $10 for seniors, $15 for others.  For further information check out www.dvess.org, or send an email todecuzzic@....

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING: You can learn to dance like the characters in films such as Sense and Sensibility and Emma. Held every Tuesday (except the last of the month) from 8 to 10pm at Friends Meeting House, Haddonfield, English Dancing lessons are open to all. Singles and couples are welcome to join in the fun. The footwork isn’t too fancy, there is rarely any body contact, and you don’t need a perfect sense of timing or coordination. Friends Meeting House is located at Lake Street and Friends Ave. 856-429-9186; joanne@...

ENVIRONMENTALISTS! The Cherry Hill Environmental Advisory Committee (CHEAC) holds a monthly meeting on the third Monday at the Cherry Hill Library, 1100 N. Kings Highway.  7:00 pm. 856-424-3203. Contact Earle Seneres.

 

 

FANTASTIC 50S PLUS MEETING: For singles at 50 & up. Chose from more than 20 activities a month. 3^rd Tue., 7:30. Wachovia Bank, 600 Cuthbert Blvd., Westmont. 856-227-9152, 609-654-4696.  www.fantastic50s.com.

 

FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Saturday morning, in Haddonfield, the Presbyterian Church parking lot on Chestnut Street, jus off Kings Highway. Hours are 8:00 am to 12 non. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, honey, cheeses, herbs, greens, plants, pretzels, lemonade, coffee, sandwiches, water ice, cookies, breads, pastries, and more. Crafts are also featured.

 

FIRST FRIDAY: The Borough of Haddonfield is planning a new event to begin Sept. 1—an arts and culture festival to enjoy along the business section of Kings Highway from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on the First Friday of every month. There will be music and dancing, and probably some other opportunities as well. Come see and be surprised!

 

GOLDEN SENIORS RACQUETBALL CLUB: Tuesdays, 9:00 am. Cherry Hill Racket & Tennis Club, Old Cuthbert Rd., Call Jim Cuzzupe at 856-662-2094.

 

GOOD COMPANY:  Not a singles dating group, it is a group of seniors from both Philadelphia and suburbs and South Jersey who gather once a month for a get-together at a restaurant for an evening of conviviality. They plan other social events throughout the month and year. Write Good Friends, Box 24606, Phila. 19111. Or e-mail GoodFriends100@.... Dues are $30 per year.

 

GUITAR:  This is not a free opportunity, but from an ad in What’s On in Haddonfield. Take lessons in Classical Guitar & Lute from Kathleen Mayes, 8560858-8902. Mayeski@....

 

HADDON FORTNIGHTLY MEETING: Our neighbor will welcome you. This is a civic and social club for women. 301 Kings Highway E., Haddonfield. 856-427-6890, or 856-354-1546. Fourth Friday at 1:00 pm for women who are not employed. Women who are employed meet the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30.

 

HADDON SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE: Get involved by calling 856-227-1129 or www.haddonsummermusictheatre.com. They have a show currently.

 

HADDONFIELD COMMUNITY PHILHARMONIC AND MARCHING BAND SOCIETY (THE PICK-UP BAND): If you play an instrument and would like to be part of this group, call 856-429-0426.

 

HADDONFIELD GARDEN CLUB: If you’re a gardener, or even if you’re not and like to hear about gardens, Tuesdays at noon, First Baptist Church, 124 Kings Highway, Haddonfield. Phone 856-428-1162.

 

HADDONFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The only historical society nearby, it was founded to preserve the history of the area and to acquire articles of historic value for future generations. They meet periodically at historic Greenfield Hall, and they are responsible for the maintenance of the bronze statue of the Hadrosaurus, the first dinosaur ever found in the world. 343 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield. 856-429-7375.   They welcome volunteers.

www.historicalsocietyofhaddonfield.org/Greenfield

 

HADDONFIELD LIBRARY: Seeking local published authors for speaking programs.  Call Susan at 856-429-1304 or contact@...  Haddon N & Tanner, 856-429-1304.

 

HADDONFIELD PLAYS AND PLAYERS: The Players always need volunteers, and it’s a fun group. They’re at 957 S. Atlantic Ave., 08033. When you pass the Speedline overpass, turn into Warwick Rd., and then into Crows Woods Drive about ¼ mile, and the theater is on the left. What would you like to do? Stage manager? Costumes? Contact Kim Adler at musicalmama1125@.... Phone 856-429-8139. See www.haddonfieldplayers.com.  Special rates for groups and seniors. Phone and ask.

 

HOPKINS HOUSE: Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission, 250 South Park Drive, Haddon Township, NJ, 08108, 856-858-0040. Located on the South Bank of the Cooper River, between Cuthbert Boulevard and Route 130, it houses art exhibits, workshops, musical performances, poetry, teen events, juried exhibits, and a variety of cultural activities.

 

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH JERSEY:  2^nd Tues. 7:00 pm. Cherry Hill Community Center, 820 Mercer St. Call Rita at 856-428-5975. Even if you do not garden, you might like to look at lovely plants and talk to the interesting people who grow them!

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INDIAN KING TAVERN: This was actually once a tavern, but is now a museum. 233 Kings Highway E, Wed. through Sat., 10:00 am to 12:00 noon; 1:00-4:00 pm; Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm. 856-429-6792.

 

KATZ JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER: 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. 856-424-4444.  Here are some free activities available on designated days.

CHECK BEFORE GOING!

            Discussion Groups: Yiddish Club, Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Free

Mah Jonng Thursdays for everyone, Thurs. 10:00-11:30 am

            Monday Night Duplicate Bridge, Every Monday except holidays, 6:45-9:45 pm., Cost $5

per session.

            Recreational Activities, Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Speakers,

coffee, discussions. Free

            JCC Couples Club, 2^nd Tuesday, 7:30-10:00 pm, Free

            Good Timers Singles Club, 3^rd Tuesday, 3:00-5:00 pm, Free.

Phone or check website to learn about other activities.

ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE GOING. ACTIVITIES CHANGE WITH THE SEASONS.

 

KIWANIS CLUB: Kiwanis Club of the Haddons is a public service club organized and chartered in 1923 with the objective of providing for the betterment of the communities of Haddonfield, Haddon Township, Haddon Heights, and the Greater Camden area. The club meets for lunch every Friday at 12:14 at Tavistock Country Club, 856-858-1640. Phone Dennis Moore.

 

KNITTING GROUPS: Kingsway Church, 2701 Chapel Ave., Cherry Hill. 7-9:00 pm. Although the durrent session ended June 26, there no doubtedly will be others. Thursdays. Contact Jan Schopfer,  856-667-9098. Jan@.... Knitters’ Circle, NORC, Thursdays, 10-11:00 am., every week, at the Social Hall in the Toledo Building, Windsor Towers, NORC members only.

 

LAPIDARY, JEWELRY MAKING: The art of lapidary--cutting and polishing rocks to turn them into gemstones--has been around for a long time. Gary, of Gary’s Gem Garden, Sawmill Village Shopping Center, 404 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, gives classes and lectures on rocks and minerals, meteorites, the art of lapidary, fossil collecting, gemstones, and jewelry making. In his store, he carries all the tools, books, and products for starting and maintaining this fascinating hobby. Do you have an unusual rock you have found? Take it in to Gary and ask him what it is. Phone 856-795-5077. www.garysgemgarden.com.

 

LUNCH AND A MOVIE:  

Cherry Hill Senior Life (NORC), Social Hall, Windsor Towers, Toledo Building, Thursdays 2:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch. Phone 856-321-2124.

Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway, North, Cherry Hill. Once a month, Tues. or Wed. in the Conference Center lower level. Phone 856-667-0300, or www.chplnj.org. Bring your own lunch. Program varies.

 

MARKHEIM ART CENTER: Lincoln & Walnut, Haddonfield. Tue thru Fri 9:00 am-3:00 pm; Sat, Sun 1:00-5:00 pm. Or by appointment. 856-429-8585.  Art classes, workshops, shows, beading lessons, demonstrations of various media such as oil painting, collage, and more.

 

MATURITY CLUB: Meets at the Cherry Hill Community Center, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, 08002, every Monday from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. Bingo, cards, shuffleboard, refreshments, plus trips. Business meeting with speaker, 2^nd Monday of each month. Phone: 856-667-7332. Like Rummi-kub? Want to play bridge? Come on down!

 

MEETUPS: This is the new 21^st Century name for social clubs. Note the following:

 

South Jersey Photography Group: Put this title into an Internet Search Engine, and learn who they are and where they meet.  In order to learn where and when, you have to fill out an Internet form.

MENSA: The High IQ Society  Mensa meets on the First Friday of each month at 6 pm at the Coastline Restaurant, 1240 Brace Road, Cherry Hill. Call 856-833-1726 for information. While these are Very Bright people, they are also friendly, and not at all intimidating.  Interesting conversations can be had. At this meeting, members order dinner, which is Dutch Treat. To find out if you qualify for Mensa (Who knows? You might be Quite Bright yourself!), search for www.dvm.us.mensa.org.

MINIATURE GOLF: Try this; it’s fun, and not too strenuous for seniors.

Fox Meadow Golf Center, Highway 73, North, Maple Shade, 856-755-3555

Fore Kids, 2840 Marlton Pike, West, Cherry Hill, 856-665-7599

Golf Land, 801 Haddonfield Berlin Rd., Voorhees,  856-783-8700

Parkway Golf, 1 Cuthbert Blvd. & North Park Drive, Cherry Hill, 856-665-0505

Pleasant Valley Mini Golf,  93 State Highway 73, Voorhees, 856-767-2167

Springfield Golf Center, 855 Jacksonville-Mt. Holly Rd., Mt. Holly, 609-267-8440

Weber’s Drive In Restaurant, 1 Crescent Blvd, #310 Brooklawn, 856-456-4138. Miniature Golf in the

read.  Phone for hours and fees.

 

MOORESTOWN THEATER COMPANY: 704 Kings Highway, 08057. 856-778-8357. www. moorestowntheatercompany.org. Now playing “The King and I.”

 

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Meets the fourth Monday of each month except for July and August. 7:30 pm. May meeting will be held Sat. May 10 at 1:00 pm, at the Audubon Senior Center, Oak St. and Oakland Aves. . 856-429-1897. Meetings are generally held at the Auditorium at Haddonfield Borough Hall. Railroad buffs will get to see railroad memorabilia.

 

NETWORKING: Even if you are no longer working, you may miss the stimulation of the work environment. Visiting some of these network meetings may be a refreshing change from “retirement.”

Jewish Business Network of Southern New Jersey Meeting. 1^st & 3^rd. Wed. Phone 877-526-4286. Katz Jewish Community Center, 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill. 8560424-4444. www.chjbn.com.

Network Connection Lunch. 1^st & 3^rd. Thu. Wyndham Hotel, 1111 Rt. 73 N., Mt. Laurel, 856-234-7000. www.wyndham.com/hotels/PHLMT/main.Wnj.

eWomen Network, 609-601-1333. Contact marilynkleinberg@... for information. This network is for female entrepreneurs, pricey to join but interesting to visit.

 

NEW JERSEY SIERRA CLUB: This group is involved in environmental issues. Meets 2^nd Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm. at Unitarian Universalist Church, Cherry Hill, 401 N. Kings Highway. It’s the small building at the right as you drive in. 856-667-3618.

 

ORCHIDS: See South Jersey Orchid Society.

 

PERKINS ART CENTER: 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ 08057; 30 Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108; Phone 856-295-6488 or 800-387-6226. www.perkinscenter.org. This remarkable organization lists dozens of artists on its site, many opportunities to see and learn about art. They have exhibitions, art classes, workshops, summer camp, and community programs.

PLAYDROME BOWLING CENTER, 1536 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Hours 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Refreshments are available. Instruction is also available. Fees are $3.25 per game daytime, $4.25 after 6:00 pm, $2.25 for seniors. Shoe rental, $3.00. Anyone can do it. Leagues are $7.00 per session. Try it! Phone 856-429-0672 for information.  Pro Shop, 856-429-8333.

POETRY CLUBS:

OPEN MIC POETRY: 3rd Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm, 856-569-7058

POETRY IN THE ROUND: 3rd Monday, Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm., 856-569-7058

SPEAKING OF POETRY: 2nd Friday, Cherry Hill Library, 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Contact

Katie Hardesty, 856-903-1207 or khardesty@....

HADDONFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1^st Wed. of the month, 7:00 pm. Phone  Homer at 933-3637

QUILTERS: Tues. 9:30 a.m. Sewing & fellowship. First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, 20 Kings Hwy E., Haddonfield. 856-429-1960. www.haddonfieldpres.org.

RAILROAD LOVERS: The National Railway Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting (4th Monday of each month except July, August, and December) on Mon Nov 24 at 7:30pm in the Borough Hall Auditorium (242 Kings Hwy E). Guests are welcome to attend! Joel Spivak, local noted author and railroad historian, will discuss archeology sites in relationship with transit in our state. For more information, call 547-5324.

RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Cherry Hill Community Center, 4^th Wednesday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Business meetings with speaker, refreshments, luncheons, day trips. Phone 856-874-0827.

 

RETIRED MEN’S CLUB: Cherry Hill Community Center, Tues. and Fri., 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Shuffleboard, pinochle, poker, bridge, refreshments, speakers, luncheons.  856-874-0827.

 

ROTARY:  Every Mon. Ponzio’s, Rt. 70, 6:15 pm. For info, contact Bill Turner at wrt11@... or 856-424-3456.

SADDLER’S WOODS CONSERVATION ASSN., a non-profit volunteer organization raises funds to expand habitat and trail restoration projects, develop educational videos, and nature displays. Saddler’s Woods is named after an African-American by the name of Joshua Saddler, 1785-1880, was a runaway slave from Maryland who was purchased by a local Quaker farmer and set free. Joshua did well in the area and purchased a plot and built a small house on a wooded lot. As word spread of the new haven, other African Americans came and built homes. In time, a town was formed and named Saddlertown in honor of Joshua Saddler. See www.saddlerswoods.org. .

SENIOR TAX ASSISTANCE:   Good to know about.  Cherry Hill Town Hall, 820 Mercer St., Cherry Hill, 08002, Rm. 208, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Call 888-AARP-NOW or check out www.AARP.org/taxaide.

SINGLES MOVIE LOVERS:  Singles 50 and over will meet at Showcase, the former Ritz Movie Theater in Voorhees to take in the latest movies at 6:15 pm on the first and third Thursday of every month. Occasionally, the group will gather for conversation and snacks in the theater lobby or at a nearby restaurant. Call 856-354-2018 for more information. 900 Haddonfield Rd., Voorhees.  www.ritztheaters.com. The good news is that tickets are only $5!

SOUTH JERSEY CAMERA CLUB: 3^rd Tue. 7:30 pm. Medford Leas Community Center, 1 Medford Leas Way, Medford. 800-331-4302. www.medfordleas.org

 

SOUTH JERSEY GUILD OF SPINNERS & HANDWEAVERS: 4^TH Wed. 7:30 pm. Medford Leas Community Center. 1 Medford Leas Way, Medford. 800-331-4302. www.sjgsh.org

 

SOUTH JERSEY JEWISH SINGLES:  For information, call Rhoda at 856-273-0423 or email rhoda1117@....

SOUTH JERSEY ORCHID SOCIETY: 3^RD Sunday, Sept.-Jun. Wenonah United Methodist Church, 105 E. Willow; or Willow & Clinton Sts., Wenonah. 856-722-0393. Wenonah is about 10 miles south of Cherry Hill Start out via Kings Highway North, take 295 S. for about 8 miles.  Take exit 56B, then follow Delsea, Bankbridge, Woodcreek, Glassboro, E. Mantua, S. Marion, and turn right onto E. Willow. Better yet, consult MapQuest.

 

STUDY A LANGUAGE

ITALIAN CONVERSATION: Intermediate Italian Conversation Group meets Tuesdays at 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Crepe & Ribbon, Haddonfield. Call for information. 856-546-5878. Beginner Italian, 7:30 to 9:00 pm on Wednesdays. Call the Crepe & Ribbon, 856-546-5878 for information. (Check which day of the Month)

 

ITALIAN STUDY GROUP: Tue. 12:30 pm., Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Route 70, Marlton, 856-569-7058

 

SUPER SENIORS: Cherry Hill Community Center, Wednesday, 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Bingo, cards, refreshments, trips. Business meeting 1^st Wednesday; covered dish luncheon, 5^th Wednesday. Phone 856-795-4515.

 

THEATER:

Burlington County Footlighters, 808 Pomona Rd., Cinnaminson. 856-829-7144. www.bcfootlighters.com.

Collaborative Act Studio, 1931 Olney Ave., Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. 856-417-6741. www/webtree.com/CollaborativeActStudio/

Collingswood Shakespeare Company, PO Box 58, Collingswood 08108. www.collingswoodshakespeareco.com

Haddon Summer Music Theatre, 401 Kings Highway E., Haddonfield. 856-227-1129. www.haddonsummermusictheatre.com

Haddonfield Plays and Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-8139. www.haddonfieldplayers.com.

Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center, 130 Tomlinson Mill Rd., Marlton. 856-983-3366. www.sjtheater.com

Moorestown Theater Company, 704 Kings Highway, Moorestown, 08057, 856-778-8357. www.moorestowntheatre.company.

Pitman Broadway Theater, 43 South Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. 856-384-8381. pitmanbroadwaytheatre.com.

Remix Theater, at the Scottish Rite Theater, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ 08107,

856-858-1000.Collingswood, NJ 08107; (856) 858-1000

Ritz Theater Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township. 856-858-5240. www.ritztheatreco.org.

Voorhees Theatre Company, 1000 Holly Oak Drive, Voorhees, 08043, 856-795-5566. www.voorheestheatrecompany.com

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteer at any of the local hospitals. Virtua Voorhees has a particularly active program, and a variety of different activities. 1 Carnie Blvd., off Evesham Rd. Call 856-520-0169 for information. Also:

            American Cancer Society, Cherry Hill, 856-616-1650

            Animal Adoption Center, Cherry Hill Petsmart, Elaine, 856-429-0518

            Animal Orphanage, 419 Cooper Rd., Voorhees, 856-627-9111, theanimalorphanage.org

Animal Welfare Assn., 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, Paula Dean, 856-424-2288, ext. 114, awanj.org.

Collings-Knight House, corner of Collings Ave. and Browning Rd. Susan Verzella Phone: 856-858-0757. Web Site: http://www.collingsknighthouse.us

Friends of the Cherry Hill Library, 1100 Kings Highway, North, 856-354-8009

Foundation for the Arts,. Phone Phylis Applegate, evenings, 856-858-4459 or email papplegate 40@....

Girl Scouts of Camden County, 40 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill, 856-795-1560

Indian King Tavern Museum, Kings Highway, Haddonfield. Call bill Mason at 856-429-6792 between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm,, Wed.-Sunday.

Jewish Community Center, 856-424-4444, Ext. 105.

Markheim Art Center, Lincoln & Walnut Streets, Haddonfield, 856-429-8585.

Haddon Project, fundraising, research, grant writing. 856-304-9729. HaddonProject@....

Virtua-Berlin, desk help, gift shop, etc. 856-322-3000.

 

VOORHEES THEATRE COMPANY:  Featuring Ballet and a variety of theatre experiences. Voorhees Theatre Co. productions are performed at one of several facilities in Voorhees Township, N.J., including the 950-seat Voorhees Schools Theatre, located at Voorhees Middle School, 1 Holly Oak Drive, Voorhees; the Osage Elementary School auditorium at 122 East Somerdale Road, Voorhees; and Kresson Elementary School, School Lane, Voorhees.

Shows run in conjunction with the Eastern Educational Foundation–Performing Arts Council meetings are held at Eastern Regional High School's Performing Arts Center, 1401 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees.

 

WHAT’S ON IN HADDONFIELD   Get this twice monthly newsletter by stopping in at any Haddonfield store to pick up your copy. It is full of interesting events, classes, social and volunteer opportunities.  Check out HaddonfieldOnline.com.

 

WILLINGBORO ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: This organization offers information on basic astronomy, telescopes and observing equipment, observing techniques, lunar, solar, and planetary observation, deepsky objects, astrophotograhy, presentations and activities for school students. Meets are twice a month, first and last Friday, at the St. Peter Celestine School, at 402 N. Kings Highway in Cherry Hill, 08034, a quarter mile north of Chapel Avenue (left side), in the second floor faculty lounge (turn left at top of stairs) at 7:50 pm. Membership dues are $24 per year.  It sponsors a series of public star watches from April to November. Check out its website at www.wasociety.net, or contact Lane Davis, 856-627-3043; Joy Crist, 856-829-6580. Ask for a list of astronomical web sites.

 

WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP: This is a good number to have just in case of problems.  You may never need them, but you may know someone who does. 2^nd Tues. 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Sponsored by Jewish Family and Children’s Service. Call Lisa Weissbach at 856-778-7775 for location and registration. Free.

 

WRITERS:  Take your pick of the many writing clubs in the area.

CRIME WRITERS: 4th Monday of each month, Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm.

GREAT START WRITERS: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:15 pm, at Elaine’s apartment. 

OPEN MIC POETRY: 3rd Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm, 856-569-7058

POETRY IN THE ROUND: 3rd Monday, Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm., 856-569-7058

SPEAKING OF POETRY: 2nd Friday, Cherry Hill Library, 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Contact

Katie Hardesty, 856-903-1207 or khardesty@....

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP: 4th Wed. of each month, Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm

WRITERS ROUNDTABLE: 2nd Wednesday, Cherry Hill Library, 7:00-9:00 pm. June 11, July 9, Aug. 13

WRITERS: 3rd Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Moorestown Mall, 10:30 am.

WRITERS GROUP: Third Tuesday, 7:00 pm, Barnes & Noble, East Gate Square, 1311 Nixon Drive, Moorestown. 856-608-1622.

            WRITERS’ WORKSHOP: 3^rd Wed., Barnes & Noble, Rt. 70, Marlton, 7:30 pm.

           

FIRST PERSON ARTS: Contact Dianna Marder, Inquirer, 400 N. Broad St., Phila., or

call 215-854-5702, or dmarder@.... Workshops for women offered. 267-

402-2056. www.firsterson-arts.org.

                       

NEW JERSEY WRITERS SOCIETY,  Chapter meeting. Willingboro Public Library,

220 Willingboro Parkway. 609-887-6668.

            NEW JERSEY WRITERS SOCIETY,  Chapter meeting. Mount Holly Library and

Lyceum, 307 High St  609-275-8901.

            NEW JERSEY WRITERS SOCIETY.  Chapter Meeting, Mount Laurel Library, 100

Walt Whitman Ave., 856-234-7319.

HOPKINS HOUSE:  Camden County Cultural and Heritate Commission sponsors an

annual program on the art and business of writing for women at Hopkins House, 250 S.

Park Drive, Haddon Township. 856-858-0040 or www.arts.Camden.lib.nj.us.

 

            COLLEGE COURSES:

Burlington County College offers creative writing and novel writing. Visit

www.bcc.edu/courses/eng.

            Camden County College offers courses in creative writing. 888-228-2466. Also online

writing courses. www.ed2go.com/camdencc or call 856-374-4955.

 

YOGA!  Haddonfield Yoga Center is a great place to get in touch with your inner self. The exercises are tailored to individual capabilities, and it’s a great way and a great place to get to know who and what you are. Classes include meditation and the healing arts. www.haddonfieldyogacenter.com. 20 N Haddon Ave. Haddonfield, NJ 08033 (856) 428-9955

 

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

 

Caring Transportation, 2405 Church Rd., 888-553-4716 (Medical needs only)

Jewish Community Center bus, 856-424-4444, ext. 275.

Sen-Han Transit, 856-456-3344 (For seniors and handicapped)

Senior Bus, 856-488-7892

Senior Bus: Call between 8:15 am and 3:00 pm. 856-661-4711 or 856-661-4802

Best Taxi, 856-321-8294

Self Bus Service, 531 Main St., 08002, 856-665-1248

Metropolitan Medical Transportation, 1500 Kings Highway, 08034, 856-795-7400, 856-428-6400

 

If you hear of any ongoing activities that belong in this space, please phone Sylvia at 856-229-7565 or e-mail knightem@....

I regret that you will not be at the meeting. I am saddened by the decline and coming failure of our good friend Creed. I have written Holly to express my feelings. Creed was an inspirational man. I will miss his wit and clever recital of the lyrics and tunes of the 20's and 30's.

See you in June!

Be well!

Bob

 

I am sorry that I will need to miss this meeting. I visited Creed and while he still lives he is fading and spends most of his time sleeping. I already miss the wit and sense of huor that he had

 

Howard

"The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it." Mark Twain

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FAVORITE CLOTHES - by Stan Levin

 

My favorite clothes have gone the way of the Dodo bird. In recent years I have become not unlike a chameleon. In the long ago

I always wore suit, tie and appropriate white dress shirt to work. Whether in my office, or when traveling to factories to oversee manufacturing I was responsible for, I would be dressed to the “Nines”. Throughout my career in industry there was no day when I was not dressed as though I was going to a wedding. In our home offices at Jones New York that was proper executive attire.                         

 

Although it may have been unusual dress when going to factories, I do know it set me apart from production men working for other companies with similar responsibilities. They dressed very casually as the factory environment was not exactly spotless. Amidst whirling knitting machines, noisy sewing machines and busy cutting tables, all situated on oil drenched wooden floors, there I would be reviewing production wearing my white shirt, suit and tie. I loved the juxtaposition as I spoke to the factory mechanics in their overalls. Yet, it really was not an ego trip, just a personal, feel good pride within me as that is the way I dressed, and that was the way they had to dress in that environment.

 

My suits, sport jackets and shirts were custom made in Hong Kong. I would go to his shop, select the fabrics, discuss the styling and my tailor, “Roman Leung”, would ship the clothes to my home when completed. Dress clothes always had been my main extravagant spending passion. I wore the most expensive ties, not because of the price tag, but because of the Italian silk fabric and French styling.

Even my top coat was custom made of Cashmere by Mr. Leung.

 

When I was in high school my slacks were custom made by the legendary South street huckster like tailor, not known for the best quality, but it just made me feel good to choose my own fabric to satisfy my tastes. How I ever first became hooked on custom tailor made clothes in my teens has been long lost in my memories.                       

 

The concept of casual dressing Fridays that came into vogue had not yet been “invented” at the time. Casual dressing every day now seems to be customary.  Amongst my many life style changes, I now “live in” shorts and sneakers in the summer, and, yes, with white sweat socks. In the winter I live in warm-up outfits. Of necessity, I have arrived casually. When my wife and I, go to the finest of restaurants I take visual inventory and notice few are dressed other than casual. Yet, my fashion eye still has not adjusted to seeing any man wearing jeans with a nice sports jacket, a style which is not uncommon. I may well be the only man in America that has never owned, nor wore, a pair of Jeans.                                                                    

 

I do concede that my former style of dress is an nth degree anachronism. I gave up and now actually find I am more relaxed with casual attire. Slacks and sport shirt now is good enough.

 

Time is something we all have in common. Time is a very important element in our lives. It has been humorously observed that if we did not have time, everything could happen at the same moment, and that would not be good.

Do you remember how time is measured? For centuries time has been measured by the movement of the sun in relation to the observer. However, as mariners ventured out over the oceans they were confounded with navigation problems. They could determine their latitude (the distance north or south of the equator) by using the North Star, Polaris, or the mid day transit of the sun. However, they could not calculate their location east or west, that is the ability to determine their longitude, until shipboard chronographs were produced that maintained accurate time.

As the United Kingdom grew into an advanced maritime nation, British mariners kept a chronometer set on Greenwich time in order to calculate their longitude from the Greenwich meridian, which was by convention considered to have longitude zero degrees.  This Greenwich Time was soon used by railroads and other industries that needed a “worldwide” or universal time reference. Greenwich Time, or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), is sometimes referred to as “Zulu Time”. It is the international time used throughout the military and civil aviation world.

 

During the airline pilots’ strike of 1966, my squadron was tasked to airlift servicemen who were home on leave back to their military duty stations. Many of them were enroute to combat in Vietnam. We did not want to cut into the time they had with their families, consequently we invited family members to stay with them during the required passenger briefing. The passenger briefing was a part of the longer aircrew briefing conducted prior to the flight. Tactical Air Command Aircrew briefings follow a detailed and lengthy procedure. It’s quite formal, with precise timing stressed throughout the briefing. Greenwich Mean Time or “Zulu Time” was mentioned at several points during the aircrew briefing.

 

After the briefing a little old lady, picture “Aunt Bea of Mayberry”, came up to Major Jim McKay, the briefing officer, and said: “I don’t understand … what is Zulu Time?” Jim carefully explained the twenty four hour military clock. He told her how time is measured from a small English town called Greenwich, and  “Greenwich” or “Zulu” time was used by collective agreement as a reference for all worldwide flight operations.

 

The old lady looked at him quizzically, and again declared that she did not understand why people had to use this “Zulu” or “Greenwich” time. After some aborted attempts to answer her question, Jim finally responded in desperation:  “Well Madam, let me put it this way. In Greenwich, England there is a famous observatory; it has a very good clock. This clock is so accurate that all the nations of the world have agreed to use it to keep time!” 

 

A big smile moved over the dowager’s face, and she said happily: “Oh, now I understand. Thank you very much.” … and walked away delighted with his explanation.