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1 Veteran s Day Nov.11th Thanksgiving Nov. 22nd NOVEMBER 2012

2 NOTES FROM THE BOARD OCTOBER 25, 2012 REDACTED The meeting was called to order by Felicia Ayoub at 3:00 P.M. The attendees were Felicia Ayoub, Walter Blanck, Barbara Caramore, Linda Nemeth and Jack Tyniec. The Minutes of the meeting of September 27, 2012 were reviewed, Motion made by Jack and seconded by Walter to accept the Minutes; all in favor, Motion approved. Financial Report September income was $53,684 and operating expenses were $61,850 for a variance of ($8,166). Year to date income was $417,759 and expenses were $446,236 for a variance of $(28,477). Our September expenses were above budget and our year to date expenses are also above budget but we expect to be near budget for the year. October checks issued through October 23 totaled $28,767. Bank balances (as of Sept. 30) for the HOA are as follows: Operating account $ 11, Working Capital account $111, Capital Reserve account $119, (to be updated per statement) Bank balances (as of Sept. 30) for the Condos are: Condo I checking $8, Condo I savings $17, Condo II checking ($581.00) Condo II savings $12, The negative balance at month end for Condo II did not reflect a recent deposit. Old Business The delay in closing the pool was the result of an inspection that was required for the additional electrical work that had been done. Everything is now in order and the pool will be closed and the pool furniture will be stored within the next couple of weeks. One resident has had a problem accessing The Breeze on line. Verification will be made regarding the accuracy of their address as it has been entered by TNSL Technical Services, Inc. LIPA will be installing a new electric meter to reflect our participation in their Commercial Voluntary Off-Peak Pricing Rate program. There have been a number of street lighting outages in the community. This problem is being addressed, at least one street light was found to have corroded inner works which need to be replaced. New Business Water was found in the LIPA box between (addresses) and the cables in this box had split. The cables have been changed and the service has been restored to 220 volt. LIPA has requested that we divert the water from the area of this box. A contractor will be contacted to provide an estimate for the required work. A motion was made by Walter, seconded by Barbara to install a motion sensor light at the southwest corner of the Clubhouse; all in favor, Motion approved. The cost of this light, including labor and material is expected to be approximately $ We will be having trees around the large pond pruned this year in order to decrease wind damage this winter. There are fifteen willow trees and nine cherry trees which need pruning. We have obtained estimates for the work to be done and will make a determination as to which arborist to use. The members of the BOD reviewed the present year s Budget to date as well as items to be considered for the 2013 Budget. The next BOD meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.M. HOA BOARD OF Directors Felicia Ayoub - President Walter Blanck V.P Jack Tyniec- Treasurer Linda Nemeth,Assistant Treas. Barbara Caramore, Secretary Condo 1 Board of Managers Grace Blanck Pat Dodge Frank Cavallaro Condo II Board of Managers Pat Guarasci Fred Meister Peter Schultz Pool Committee: Fred Meister-Chairperson Walter Blanck Marie Schultz Rules Committee:???Chairperson Anthony Blasi Ralph Bockino Leslie Chalup Lucille Guarasci Peter Schultz Social Committee: Tony Blasi-Chairperson AnneMarie Welby-Co-Chair Barbara Mollo-Treasurer Elaine Dunham-- Recording Secretary Landscape Committee Bill Purschke John Villano The Windcrest Breeze is a monthly Community Publication of the HOA. The HOA is solely responsible for the material contained within. Any articles submitted by a resident and published in The Breeze do not reflect the opinion of the HOA. Articles may be edited for length and clarity. Submit articles for publication to THEWEBREEZE@ OPTONLINE.NET or place them in The Breeze mailbox inside the clubhouse by the 25 th of the month. Editor: Carol Hartung

3 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Joanne Hanna 3 Phyllis DeRosa 12 Frank Wueger 14 Barbara Mollo 15 Miriam Schratwieser 15 Louise Abbate 17 Jim Carramore 18 Leo Waters 24 Rich Koprowski 26 Carol Rodgers 26 Joan Meister 26 Happy Anniversary NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Grace & Walter Blanck 12 Elaine & Bob Blume 18 Annette & Tony Blasi 28 ***If you would like to have your special days announced, contact thewebreeze@optonline.net, or put a note in The Breeze Mailbox in the clubhouse no later than the 25 th of each month.. DON T FORGET TO VOTE ON THE 6 TH! DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS ON THE 3 rd. CLOCKS GO BACK. On Veterans Day we honor all, Who answered to a service call. Soldiers young, and soldiers old, Fought for freedom, brave and bold. Some have lived, while others died, And all of them deserve our pride. We re proud of all the soldiers who, Kept thinking of red, white and blue. They fought for us and all our rights, They fought through many days and nights. And though we may not know each name, We thank ALL veterans just the same. UPCOMING EVENTS WINDCREST EAST BOOK CLUB Will meet in the Clubhouse on Wednesday, November 14th at 7 p.m. Because of popular interest, we will be following the further adventures of "Valentine" in the sequel: Brava Valentine by: Adriana Trigiani There will be no meeting in the month of December. We will resume on January 9, 2013 and the book chosen for this date is: Rav Hisda's Daughter by Maggie Anton. The next meeting of The Men s Club is Wednesday, Nov. 14 th at 7 PM. The next Breakfast is Friday, Nov. 16 th at 9 AM.

Sean Walter, Riverhead Town Supervisor to speak to the community. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Plan to come and ask questions.

Think about joining this hard working group next year to help with all the activities here at Windcrest East. They need some new people to plan and implement any ideas.

4 Bus trip to the City on November 7 th -- CANCELLED! BINGO-- Friday November 16 th, 7 PM. $6 for 9 games. Dessert & coffee or tea included. Sign up, Monday,Nov. 5 th, 1-2 & 7-8 PM. Tony Blasi, Pat Welby & Joe Pender are our hosts for the evening. BINGOBINGOBINGOBINGOBINGOBINGOBINGO On Wednesday, November 28 th at 7:00pm, The Men s Club has arranged for Mr. Sean Walter, Riverhead Town Supervisor to speak to the community. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Plan to come and ask questions The next Social Committee Meeting (and the last for this year) is Thursday, Nov. 15 th, 7PM. Think about joining this hard working group next year to help with all the activities here at Windcrest East. They need some new people to plan and implement any ideas. Also, the Social Committee will be decorating the clubhouse on Saturday, Dec. 1 st at 10 a.m. for the Holidays. Everyone is welcome to come down and help. Coffee and Bagels will be provided. The Holiday Card exchange boxes will be available in the Clubhouse starting December 3 rd. CALLING ALL BAKERS for a holiday cookie exchange gathering. Date: Monday, Dec. 10 th at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse You can bake one or two different types of cookies or an assortment (if you wish). Please package them in half dozen sizes so that is easy for everyone to just pick up their share. NO STORE BOUGHT OR REFRIGERATOR COOKIES PLEASE! We will be serving coffee and tea so please bring along a few more cookies for the sharing table. Because of the baking effort we need to limit participation to the first 20 to sign up. Once we get a final count we will let you know how many cookies to bake. This is a fun way to have a variety of delicious cookies for your holidays. Hope to see you on the 10 th of December! Call Dee Willoe at or Elaine Dunham at to let us know if you are participating.

5 PAST EVENTS To all of our friends and neighbors: The Windcrest East Veterans would like to thank the community and Social Committee for your support and generosity at our pizza night fundraiser on October 3 rd. This year we collected and have donated eight hundred dollars to the Wounded Warrior Project from the Windcrest East Community. Again thanks for your continuing support and generosity. Frank P. Cavallaro Windcrest East Veterans ITALIAN NIGHT PARTY To celebrate the birthday of Christopher Columbus, an Italian party was held at the clubhouse on Friday, October 12 th. Seventy-two friends and neighbors attended for an absolutely delicious Italian food buffet, which included desserts and wine. The food was catered by Villa Toscano, who did a great job setting up for us. Door prizes were given away to three lucky people. Also, a 50/50 was held and two people went home a little richer. Thanks to Walter and Jack who made sure the wine kept flowing all evening. Thanks also, to all those who attended and to the helpers who gave a hand to get things ready for this great night. Dee Willoe and Grace Blanck were the hostesses for this wonderful event WINDCREST EAST MEN S CLUB In the first of hopefully many Guest Speaker presentations hosted by the Men s Club, in conjunction with the Social Committee, we were honored to have Mr. Andrew Mitchell, CEO of the Peconic Bay Medical Center address the community on October 11 th. The approximately 30 people who attended were treated to a highly informative discussion regarding the transition of the hospital, the future of the hospital, and the future of medicine and private practice as we know it today. After the discussion, Mr. Mitchell answered general questions from the floor and stayed on to discuss specific questions from individuals. On Wednesday, October 24 the first in a series of movies, A Band of Brothers was shown in the clubhouse. Popcorn was provided. Saturday, Oct. 27 th was the annual Halloween Treat or Treat for the Grandchildren. Almost 100 little ghosts and goblins and various other creatures joined us for this popular event. This day provides a safe way for the little ones to have fun and allows the grown-ups to enjoy the activity. Thanks to our hostesses, Phyllis DeRosa, AnneMarie Welby and Marge Pender for organizing this day.

6 PLANNING AHEAD Mark Your Calendars Monday, Nov. 5 th-- Only date to sign up for our Holiday Party on Dec. 5 th. Form is in this issue. Friday, Nov. 16 th Bingo Night. Sign up Monday, Nov. 5 th. Wednesday, Nov. 28 th Speaker for the evening, Mr. Sean Walter, Riverhead Town Supervisor. 7 PM Saturday, Dec.1st Decorate the Clubhouse for the Holidays. Wednesday, Dec.5 th Eighth Annual Holiday Dinner Dance, Majestic Gardens (form is further in this Breeze for signing up and organizing your table) THIS AND THAT Pizza Night continues each month on the 1 st Wednesday at 6 p.m. Come join your neighbors for dinner. Shuffleboard and Bocce games are still being played until it gets too cold. NOVEMBER LADIES LUNCHEON COOPERAGE INN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 t, 12:30 PM MENU Garden Salad Balsamic Dressing CHOICE OF PAN SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON Brown Rice Pilaf, sautéed spinach, lemon butter MARINATED GRILLED THICK PORK CHOP Rstd. garlic mashed potatoes apple mango chutney, sautéed seasonal vegtables MEZZI PENNE A LA VODKA Penne tossed in pink cream vodka sauce, Pancetta, fresh sage and basil DESSERT, COFFEE AND/OR TEA $30 per person, tax & tip included CALL CATHY WATTERS OR ANNE MARIE WELBY

7 The December Ladies Luncheon will be on December 13 th at Stonewalls hosted by Linda Clark, Barbara Pompa and Grace Taylor. Details to follow in December Breeze. Call Dee Willoe ( ), if you would like to host a Luncheon next year. Open House Cocktail Party September 29th We would like to thank all those who attended the "Open House Cocktail Party" for the Windcrest East Board of Directors. There were 108 attendees and everyone had a great time. The champagne and dessert was a hit, the music was rocking and people visited with their neighbors and friends. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Certificates of Recognition and awards to the five Board members. We'd also like to thank our five bartenders, Jim DeRosa, Greg Miley, Bob Griemsmann, Jack Willoe, and Tony Dunham. They were the best dressed bartenders with their bow-ties, white shirts and black pants. They were a real hit and made the party very elegant. Hope you all had a good time. We certainly enjoyed hosting the party. Sincerely, THE COMMITTEE, Marie Miley, Dolores Griemsmann, Dee Willoe, Elaine Dunham & Phyllis DeRosa WE ARE PROUD In August, Sloan-Kettering in Commack announced that our daughter-in-law, Jennifer, passed a difficult National CMD Exam on her first try, making her a licensed and certified dosimetrist (one who does the calculations and setup for the Radiation Oncology Dept.) in the Physics Dept. To qualify to take the 3 hour exam, Jennifer needed to complete 12 Continuing Education (CE) credits approved by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board during her 3,640 hours (2 years) of clinical training experience in the Physics Dept. The Regional Operation Chief Therapist congratulated Jennifer and said it was a tremendous achievement. Also in August, Jared, our 12 year old grandson, played baseball in the Cooperstown Little League. As a pitcher facing 17 batters, he struck out 13, setting a record in this League. As a result, a baseball with Jared s name and record was placed in the Cooperstown Little League Hall of Fame. JIM & LORRAINE WEST FYI The Web address for Windcrest East is The Breeze is published on this site as well as other information for all homeowners. You now have to log on with your address. The address for The Breeze is: thewebreeze@optonline.net. All community activities, notices and other information to be added to The Breeze or the calendar must be submitted in writing, not later than the 25 th of the month. Also, The Mailbox in the clubhouse is for the Breeze and suggestions for the Social Committee ONLY. Please, NO Landscape or Maintenance forms. They go in the holders on the wall. A Reminder--all beverages stocked in the clubhouse-soda, water, coffee or tea cost $.50 each. Please put your money in the box on the counter next to the refrigerator. If you do not pay for your beverage, we will not be able to continue to stock them. Also please note that this money is being used for the Halloween Treats for the children this year. Thank you.

You are cordially invited to the EIGHTH Annual Windcrest East Social

pm Majestic Gardens, 420 Route 25 A, Rocky Point Hot & Cold Hors d' Oeuvres

provided by Absolute DJ For your listening and dancing pleasure $70.

Therefore, they have provided us with tables to accommodate either 8 or 10

If you would like to create a full or partial table, please list the names of

Partial tables will be completed for you by the committee.

8 You are cordially invited to the EIGHTH Annual Windcrest East Social Committee's Holiday Dinner Dance Wednesday, December 5 th, 2010 From 6 to 10 pm Majestic Gardens, 420 Route 25 A, Rocky Point Hot & Cold Hors d' Oeuvres With Butler Service Unlimited Wine, Beer & Soda Followed by Dinner Music provided by Absolute DJ For your listening and dancing pleasure $70.00 per Person. Majestic Gardens requires that we have pre-arranged seating. Therefore, they have provided us with tables to accommodate either 8 or 10 people. If you would like to create a full or partial table, please list the names of all to be seated at that table. Partial tables will be completed for you by the committee There will be only one day for collection at the Clubhouse: Monday, November 5th from 1-2 & 7 8 PM. Please bring checks for payment in full, payable to Windcrest East Social Committee. Questions, call Barbara or Cosimo Mollo.

9 AND SOMETHING ELSE Our neighbor, Bruno Meloni asked me to share this letter from the Living Waters Church in Riverhead. Please keep them in mind if you have any clothing or shoes to be donated. As you can see, they are also seeking food donations for Thanksgiving. You can call Bruno at if you would like to have items picked up. Thanks. AROUND TOWN: Calverton / Baiting Hollow Civic Association meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. in the Riley Avenue School cafeteria. In honor of our Veterans, and Veterans Day, I am publishing a reminder about how our flag should be treated.. This is taken from a website dedicated to the American Flag: Flag Etiquette STANDARDS of RESPECT The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary. When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night. Call Frank Cavallaro if you need to have your flag destroyed. He will pick it up. Next year will the 10 th Anniversary of Windcrest East. The Social Committee is looking for ideas or suggestions to commemorate this event. One thing we would like to do, is put together a photo board or album with as many of the older pictures and stuff you may have from moving in here. We already have a very nice album put together and donated by Ann Rose. It helps show us the way we were. Thanks, Ann. Now we need more. Look through those old photos and see what you have. We can scan them and give them back if you want. But please try to think of some way we can celebrate Windcrest East!

11/30/12) 15% Off Any wine Purchase *Except box and Jug Wines Cannot be

10 FALL SAVINGS 10% Off Any Liquor Purchase 750 ml or larger Cannot be combined with any other sale. (exp.11/30/12) 15% Off Any wine Purchase *Except box and Jug Wines Cannot be combined with any other sale. (exp.11/30/12) 20% Off Any L. I. Wine Purchase Cannot be combined with any other sale. (exp.11/30/12)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Bridge 1PM GAME NIGHT 7 PM 4 5 6 VOTE! 7 8 9 Start of Eastern Standard Time.

Pairs Canasta 7 pm Food Drive Ends Breakf 11 12 13 14 Ladies Luncheon 15 16 17 Shuffleboard 1-3 PM CARDS & GAME NIGHT 7PM MAHJONG 1 PM PINOCHLE 7 PM 18 19 20 21 Shuffleboard 1-3 PM CARDS & GAME NIGHT

12 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Bridge 1PM GAME NIGHT 7 PM VOTE! Start of Eastern Standard Time. Shuffleboard 1-3 PM CARDS & GAME NIGHT 7PM Sign up for Holiday Party(12/5) Sign up for BINGO (11/16) 1-2 & 7-8pm MAHJONG 1 PM PINOCHLE 7 PM Pizza Night 6PM Bottles & Cans Bridge 1PM GAME NIGHT 7pm Pairs Canasta 7 pm Food Drive Ends Breakf Ladies Luncheon Shuffleboard 1-3 PM CARDS & GAME NIGHT 7PM MAHJONG 1 PM PINOCHLE 7 PM Shuffleboard 1-3 PM CARDS & GAME NIGHT 7PM MAHJONG 1 PM Men s Club 7pm Book Club 7 pm newspapers Mexican Train 7pm Bridge 1PM Social Committee 7pm GAME NIGHT 8 PM PINOCHLE 7 PM Bottles & Cans GAME NIGHT 7pm Men s Club Breakfast 9 a.m. BINGO 7 PM 3 Set Clocks back tonight. Daylight savings time ends Shuffleboard 1-3 PM CARDS & GAME NIGHT 7PM 27 MAHJONG 1 PM PINOCHLE 7 PM 28 Vets Club Talk by Supervisor Sean Walter 7PM newspapers No Garbage 29 Bridge 1PM GAME NIGHT 7pm Garbage Pick-up 30

NOTES FROM THE BOARD

NOTES FROM THE BOARD REDACTED MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 2012 The meeting was called to order by Felicia Ayoub at 3:00 P.M. The attendees were Felicia Ayoub, Walter Blanck, Barbara Caramore, Linda Nemeth and