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1 Presidents Message. The January 4th SNN Board meeting covered a lot of ground. Highlights: (1) there is general approval of the current level of membership and, at present, there will be no attempts to aggressively seek additions, although new members will always be welcome; (2) various suggestions were made for volunteer opportunities and Jack Sample noted that Habitat for Humanity is considering sites in Sandwich, which may be an opportunity for us (more on this later); (3) to help all of us, but particularly the new members, we will be adding identifying photos of new members, if and as submitted, to the Newsletter; (4) we will also be trying to set up a bank of individual photos of all members; (5) Marie Luck provided a plethora of suggestions for special events (homemade ravioli coming soon, see below); (6) finances are a bit tight, but dues will remain as presently set for the time being. Any and all comments are solicited and appreciated. The MEMORIES section of the Newsletter has had very good support so far and we d like to keep the flow going. Anne Sayer has a piece this month. You will find it interesting. And see if you can spot Anne and Wade in the accompanying picture (hint: two rows from the center, near the door on the left, or not). And we should note that Candice Murphy did not get proper credit for her MEMORIES submission last month. Thank you, Candice. Best wishes to all during the ice/rain/snow and/or we re not here season! Kit and Mike Sullivan FEBRUARY 2019

2 A NEW CONCEPT, FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, FROM TOM CLARK Fellow members: I would like to start a gardening club and am looking for suggestions/comments. My idea is to have a roaming meeting, meaning we would go to different members gardens and plant/work on each other s gardens. Also, we could all have access to each other for suggestions and help with problems, and for possible solutions. I am happy to offer my help and have offered to be a Coordinator. I have been gardening for over 40 years (not that I have all the answers; we can all learn from each other). So, that is the core idea behind this concept. Maybe it s something that you ve wanted to try, but never had the time or a support group. Gardening is very rewarding. So please, let s get some suggestions and feedback. Tom Clark. I can be reached at topcat426@gmail.com. PS: And a related note: Before moving here, I belonged to a community garden, and I think it would be great if we could somehow get a plot or two in the community garden in Sandwich. We had a very enjoyable experience with that back home. I understand the Board is already working on this; let s hope it happens. Editor s note: Tom s says peas can be planted in March; everything else starts in May. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR FEBRUARY 2019 To Newcomers who might be interested, the following fundraiser is being held: Boston Celtics Owner Wyc Grousbeck and Forbes Editor Randall Lane Will Discuss All Things Celtics at Fund for Sandwich Fundraiser in February The Fund for Sandwich of The Cape Cod Foundation has announced that Wyc Grousbeck, entrepreneur and co-owner of the Boston Celtics, will speak in Sandwich on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at the historic Sandwich Glass Museum. Randall Lane, Editor of Forbes Magazine and Chief Content Officer of Forbes Media, will interview him. Grousbeck and Lane will cover a wide range of topics, including All Things Celtics. Those attending will have the chance to meet and question the two national opinion leaders and tour The Sandwich Glass Museum. All funds raised at this event will benefit The Fund for Sandwich, which supports the vitality of those who live in the Town of Sandwich, Massachusetts. The Fund for Sandwich promotes the vitality of the oldest town on Cape Cod by supporting the educational, cultural, conservation, and human needs of those who live in Sandwich. It encourages community philanthropy and collaboration, raises charitable contributions, and engages in informed, responsive grantmaking to nonprofit organizations that serve its residents. Seating for this unique event is allegedly very limited. Tickets are $50 and can only be purchased online at

VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES When: Friday, February 8, 7pm 9pm Where: Sandwich Town Hall, Sandwich, MA 02563 Mike Block is a pioneering cello player, singer, composer, and educator, hailed by Yo-Yo Ma as

As an innovator, Mike is among the first wave of cellists to adopt a strap in order to stand and move while playing.

3 VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES When: Friday, February 8, 7pm 9pm Where: Sandwich Town Hall, Sandwich, MA Mike Block is a pioneering cello player, singer, composer, and educator, hailed by Yo-Yo Ma as the "ideal musician of the 21st-century." Mike is committed to inspiring individuals and connecting communities. As an innovator, Mike is among the first wave of cellists to adopt a strap in order to stand and move while playing. Mike is member of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble, having joined in 2005 while a student at The Juilliard School. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online via: Book Group The February meeting will be at Sue Parker s home, 1 Deerwood Dr., E. Sandwich on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 10:00 AM. We will be discussing "We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter. Please let Sue know, singfrog@hotmail.com., if you will be coming or not. FEBRUARY 23 WINE SOCIAL AT SUKI MEREDITH'S on Saturday, February 23. Suki Meredith,4 Powderhorn Way in Sandwich, will host a Wine Social at 7:00 PM. Call or Suki to let her know you are coming and what you would like to bring (either an appetizer or dessert) to the party. Suki can be reached at or at sukimered@gmail.com..

IN THE WORKS FOR 2019: PARTIAL March Saturday- March 2nd ; TO BE HELD AT THE COLLUPY RESIDENCE 15 Scorton Marsh Road East Sandwich Cooking Italian Homemade Raviolis We ve created a gourmet group of

The raviolis, meat sauce and a salad will be served as our dinner and guests can take extras home.

4 IN THE WORKS FOR 2019: PARTIAL March Saturday- March 2nd ; TO BE HELD AT THE COLLUPY RESIDENCE 15 Scorton Marsh Road East Sandwich Cooking Italian Homemade Raviolis We ve created a gourmet group of chefs within our organization that will organize a hands on cooking experience as we create homemade raviolis, a Florentine filling recipe of; cheeses, meats and spinach, as well as tomato sauce. The raviolis, meat sauce and a salad will be served as our dinner and guests can take extras home. Guests will be asked to bring an appetizer or dessert and an Italian bottle of wine for a wine tasting - a side activity of the night. Please be able to present to the group a little background and history of your wine for the tasting. Glasses will be provided. The cost of this event will be determined by the total cost of ingredients, to be determined before the event. (approximately $5.00 to $10.00 per guest) This event has a limit of guests, Please RSVP to Marie Luck, mallucky@ Hotmail.com GARY SHOWS HOW TO STRETCH YOUR DOUGH

"Wildlife on Tap" Lecture Series Special Event WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2019 The Wildlife on Tap lecture series at Cape Cod Beer is a special event each winter where attendees can learn about wildlife

Come have a beer and learn something new about the Cape's majestic creatures from charismatic individuals who have made it their life's mission to protect them!

5 "Wildlife on Tap" Lecture Series Special Event WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2019 The Wildlife on Tap lecture series at Cape Cod Beer is a special event each winter where attendees can learn about wildlife over some fine beverages. Each presenter in this series is an expert in their field. Come have a beer and learn something new about the Cape's majestic creatures from charismatic individuals who have made it their life's mission to protect them! Advance Purchase Tickets $10 Members $13 Nonmembers Admission is $15 at the door Purchase tickets for just one night or for all four! Your ticket includes free popcorn and other goodies. Award-winning beer, plus wine and soda, available for purchase. Location: Cape Cod Beer (1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601). ABOVE IS GENERAL INFORMATION BELOW IS A SPECIAL SNN EVENT Wednesday, March 27th Secret Life of Sharks Presentation by the Mass Audubon Society To be held at the Cape Cod Brewery, Hyannis From 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tickets will go fast for this event; go to the Long Pasture website ( long-pasture/64102-wildlife-on-taplecture-series-the-secret-lives-of-newengland-sharks) for tickets (not the brewery). Cost is $10 for Mass Audubon members and $13 for non-members, and then let Annie Adler know you are coming at adleanni@gmail.com by February 5 th.

! April-Spring Fling Private shopping spree at Seaside Boutique in Sandwich Village and lunch in downtown Sandwich. End of April- beginning of May.

6 ! April-Spring Fling Private shopping spree at Seaside Boutique in Sandwich Village and lunch in downtown Sandwich. End of April- beginning of May. Tip Toe Thru the Tulips We will carpool to the Wicked Tulip Flower Farm in Rhode Island and enjoy many fields of colorful tulips to pick and bulbs for sale. We will enjoy lunch at The Black Whale in New Bedford on the way back. May Monomoy Island Tour/ferry and day in Chatham. Judy Collins at the Tilden Arts Center in the 4Cs (Sunday, May 26 at 7:00 p. m.) - May or June Ecotours of Barnstable Harbor- Sandbar and harbor exploration. June Tour of The Boston State House and Faneuil Hall. July 10th Cape Cod Baseball League vs Falmouth at Cotuit. August Boston Harbor Island Tour and picnic, Leaving from Hingham

7 A NOTE FROM THE MEN OF POKER NEWCOMERS Men's Poker Game is seeking new players Games are evenings on Tuesdays, 7 pm to 11 pm $.25 - $.50 bet limit, 3 raises per card Texas Hold'em; Five Card and Seven Card Stud; high only or high low split, Omaha high - Low Split No wild cards... Friendly, Fun Game... members rotate hosting at homes Call or Henry Jablecki 508= ; or Jim Doherty gumperjg1@comcast.net, \ or wade Sayer PAGE 6: AND A NOTE FROM ANNIE ADLER REGARDING MEMBERSHIP This was a great year for the club. We were fortunate to welcome 12 new members. In order to help put names to faces, any photos placed into the newsletter will, whenever possible, be accompanied with names in caption form. We look forward to seeing and getting to know our new friends and neighbors at the various functions. Welcome. Annie AND SPEAKING OF NEW MEMBERS, WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING: BILL HOLCOMBE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS, JEANNIE & DARRYL DODSON-EDGARS

8 DIANA WOZNIAK AND TIM JOHNSTON AT THE BEACH HOUSE JEAN DORCUS, ONE OF OUR MOST ACTIVE NEW MEMBERS PATRICIA MOSCA, ONE OF OUR NEWEST MEMBERS, HELPING WITH OUR SOCIAL EVENTS

9 JANUARY ACTIVITIES A NIGHT AT THE MISNAMED BARNSTABLE COMEDY CLUB: IT'S ACTUALLY A BEAUTIFUL OLD PLAYHOUSE

10 MEN S BREAKFAST GROUP THE MEN'S BREAKFAST CLUB, PHOTO TAKEN BY THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE

11 JANUARY WINE SOCIAL AT THE SAYER S DEBI,CANDICE,& MARIE PETE,BILL,TOM,& DARRYL ED & CATHERINE MARK & GARY

12 BRYAN,ANNIE,PRENTICE, & ANNE TRICIA,ED,& SUZANNE WADE & JEANNIE RON,JOE,& JEANNIE ED,CANDACE,& GARY

13 PROFILE, PRENTICE ADLER, NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Prentice Flying High I have been to Prentice and Annie Adler s home on a number of occasions. It is always an adventure and an education. They always seem to be undergoing a new project. Re-doing the Living Room; Re-modeling the kitchen; Re-doing the bathrooms; building new driveway and walkways; When I arrive and ask, What s new? I always get a fascinating answer. So today I asked and got a big surprise. What s new? Prentice bought an airplane. That s right, a four-seater. Two hundred horsepower airplane they can use to fly anywhere in the country. I knew they had talked about a plane in the past. Prentice was part of a small flying club in New York and they took turns with their fellow club members flying to sites around New England and the eastern vacation locations. But this is their own plane. A high-powered Beechcraft C 24 R Sienna. It has retractable landing gear and full navigation tools. The plane will be housed at Hyannis Airport. The plane can seat as many as four and can fly up to five hundred miles. He and Annie are looking forward to flying local trips to Long Island, New York City, upstate New York and New England, and of course Cape Cod. They also have ideas of flying to Florida, Virginia, Great Lakes and beyond. Annie love skiing in the Rockies, while Prentice can take an extra flying lesson or two. Annie has experience in the passenger seat while Prentice is flying. Additionally, she is planning to take training classes in basics of flying so she will be capable of navigating and landing in the event of an emergency. Prentice and Annie both have a keen sense of adventure. They will be coming soon to the skies over Sandwich. Wade Sayer

Memories Woodstock Music Festival August 1969 It sounded like a fun adventure: a trip to upstate New York to a 600-acre dairy farm near the Hudson River where there was to be a music festival

14 Memories Woodstock Music Festival August 1969 It sounded like a fun adventure: a trip to upstate New York to a 600-acre dairy farm near the Hudson River where there was to be a music festival featuring some of the day s most popular musicians who Wade, newly-returned from Viet Nam military service, had grown to like while overseas: Janis Joplin, Richie Havens, Jimmy Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and the Family Stone. Names unfamiliar to me as I was still enjoying Peter, Paul & Mary, the Beach Boys and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. But I thought why not? My new friend Wade and I fried some chicken, loaded up coolers with sandwiches, snacks and sodas, packed up his white Saab with a tent and camping gear and headed to Bethel, New York. The traffic was unusually heavy on the New Jersey Turnpike so Wade, knowing that area well having grown up in New York, decided to get off and circle out to the west arriving into Bethel from the back. As we approached from that direction there wasn t too much traffic and we easily found a place to park and pitch our tent. We still didn t fully yet understand what was beginning to unfold: an unprecedented number of people joining together for a weekend of music, love and peace. But there was a distinctly different vibe than anything I had ever experienced! We walked through a woods where there was the aroma of pot, the jingle of wood chimes, the sounds of flutes and guitars being played by hippies dressed in beads, long hair and headbands, an old school bus painted psychedelic colors with the name Hog Farm on the side (we learned that it was a large commune from the San Francisco area). Girls were walking around with t-shirts and no bras not what you normally saw in 1969! I felt like Dorothy: I definitely wasn t in Kansas anymore!

Then a telltale sign that this was going to be an unusually large event really hit us as we walked up a long hill: the path was lined with what seemed like hundreds of porta-potties!

15 Then a telltale sign that this was going to be an unusually large event really hit us as we walked up a long hill: the path was lined with what seemed like hundreds of porta-potties! We approached the top of the hill and there, spread out below us, was a natural amphitheater crowded with easily 300,000 people. It was breathtaking and unlike anything either of us had ever seen. At the base was a towering sound system and stage and so the music festival began. The acoustics were amazing as the hill served as the perfect amphitheater. Due to the massive traffic jams, the bands (as well as food and water were being flown in by helicopter and the thrump-thrump-thrump sound of the helicopter flying in to drop off the performers is another memory of those two days. Another memory was the voice of the announcer it was deep, melodic and incredibly calming and reassuring. The voice made announcements throughout the event, warning not to take a brown pill, that a baby was just born and that we were the second largest city in New York. And on that first afternoon, he announced that the concert was free and open to all. This was a festival of sights and sounds and smells unlike anything else. After staying in the tent the first night, we decided to spend the rest of our time camped on the hill so not to miss any of the artists. That second day we listened to Janis Joplin, who was everything you had heard about, followed by Credence Clearwater Revival which to this day is one of my favorite bands. The Who performed and then late at night Sly and the Family Stone came on and we were up jumping and dancing! It was an awesome experience to be on this hill with such a huge crowd all dancing and singing. enjoying this incredible music. The last group we saw was the Jefferson Airplane performing as the night started turning to morning. Music, love and peace was how the concert was advertised and indeed it was! We never heard a fight or altercation the entire time we were there. And, oh, yes! There was some rain, but we didn t mind. At this point we decided to avoid traffic jams and to head home for a shower and some sleep! It was only when we arrived back to our normal lives, I to an apartment in Georgetown with a roommate and Wade to Ft. Meade in Maryland, did the impact of Woodstock began to sink in. While at the festival, we really had no idea of the kind of attention it was receiving across the country. My family in Ohio was shocked to discover I had been there! Woodstock was a memorable two days when we were young and beginning to know one another! And here we are 50 years later with three children and five grandchildren. A great adventure indeed! Anne Sayer Activities The Women s Daytime Book Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00AM. New members are welcome. Coordinator is Patty Williams, (mpatty3@comcast.net) Men s Poker Group meets first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM. Coordinators are Paul Pronovost (paulernest@comcast.net) and Henry Jablecki (hljablecki@comcast.net)

com) Mah Jongg: If interested in playing Mah Jongg and forming groups, please contact Jennie at (jzngz@verizon.net) Kayak Caucus: Sliding Quietly through the Cape s bays, ponds, marshes and rivers.

16 Girl s Night Out: Ladies go to early movie, and then supper at local restaurant. Contact Anne Sayer, (asayer3@gmail.com) Special Events (maybe with lunch or dinner): Contact Marie Luck with any of your ideas.(mallucky@hotmail.com) Mah Jongg: If interested in playing Mah Jongg and forming groups, please contact Jennie at (jzngz@verizon.net) Kayak Caucus: Sliding Quietly through the Cape s bays, ponds, marshes and rivers. All levels of Kayaking welcome. Please Coordinator Ed Houlihan at (ebhouli@gmail.com) to confirm you want to be included on the Kayak Caucus list. Please include your address and the phone number where you can be reached on the day of the scheduled kayak trips. Biking: Riding the pathways and the rail trails of the Cape, lunch at a local favorite. Patty Williams, Coordinator, (mparty3@comcast.net) Fishing: Surf casting for blues and stripers in the bay or the canal. Welcome to beginners or experienced anglers. Seeking a new Coordinator. Guy s Get Together: Guys meet for coffee-breakfast and discussion of issues, large and small. 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month at the Marshland Too. Coordinator: Wade Sayer, (wsayer@aol.com) or Next up: TBA by Wade. Stay tuned. Walking/Hiking Group: Discover new walking trails in the streets and backroads of Sandwich. All levels of walkers welcome! So far, we have explored Shawme Pond, Boyden Farm Conservation, the Game Farm, Green Briar Nature Center, and downtown Sandwich. Members who show up are encouraged to plan the next excursion. Currently we are walking at 9:30 am on Fridays, weather permitting. s to all members with planned routes are sent out weekly. Step away from that boring treadmill and enjoy the fun of socializing while exercising! Coordinator Candice Murphy, contact Candice at murphyrc6@comcast.net

17 Hello friends - I m thinking about Springtime! If you have any requests for topics or speakers for our April meeting where we invite people to educate, inform, or even entertain us please send them along to me (edcollupy@yahoo.com). I m open to your input as I work to put together a good April 2019 evening (date to be determined). Board of Directors Co-Presidents: Kit & Mike Sullivan. Vice President, Ed Collupy Secretary, Marge Foster Treasurer, Jack Sample Publicity, Candice Murphy Special Events, Marie Luck Membership, Annie Adler Newsletter, Prentice Adler Wine Socials, Anne Sayer kit.g.sullivan@gmail.com mts51@aol.com edcollupy@aol.com margefoster53@gmail.com, jackgrace132@comcast.net murphyrc6@comcast.net mallucky@hotmail.com adleanni@gmail.com prentice.adler@gmail.com asayer3@gmail.com

CONVIVIALITY ON THE CAPE

CONVIVIALITY ON THE CAPE JANUARY 2019 Presidents Message. The Christmas Holiday Party went over very well this year, we think. Our Special Events Coordinator, Marie Luck (profiled this month), brought the desert from the famous