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The first day of spring is one thing,
and the first spring day is another.
The difference between them is
sometimes as great as a month.

~HENRY VAN DYKE
VOLUME THIRTEEN, ISSUE FIVE MAY 1, 2018
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The Villas at Five Ponds
BYOB!
POOLSIDE BBQ PARTY RSVP by May 22!
$3 p/p
Brought to you
Saturday, May 26, 2018 • 2–5 PM
by Parties Plus
Menu: Hot Dogs & Hamburgers (provided)
Wednesday Evening Bring a Side Dish or Dessert
July 25th, 2018 (enough to share)
6:30–8:30 PM
Activities: Outdoor Shuffleboard Kick-off
around the clubhouse pool Music & Dancing
Fun & Fellowship
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Entertainment by “Beg, Borrow & Steel” Steel Band
Please make non-refundable checks payable to
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The Menu, catered by Mission BBQ includes: Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee along with
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• Brisket • Salad • Pulled Chicken • Pulled Pork your choice of what you plan to bring (side or
A • Baked Beans w/Brisket • Corn Bread & Rolls dessert). You can drop your checks off to Joyce Van
• Maggies Mac-N-Cheese • Cold Slaw Ness, 330 Club House Lane, 302-359-4764 (C)
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• Soda & Water • Water Mellon • Ice Cream or Barbara Feldman, 304 Club House Lane,

Q BYOB (No glass bottles or containers around 215-343-5112 (H).
pool please.)
B All reservations must be made by May 22, 2018.
$24/pp (non-refundable.) Please make check
B payable to Villas of Five Ponds Social Committee.
PLEASE INDICATE WHAT YOU PLAN TO BRING
Send or deliver checks no later than July 7th and kindly consider dietary issues by labeling your side
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to: Maxine Dubin, 195 Fairway Drive, 215-674-5916 d ishes with ingredients. Thank you!
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(open to Villas at Five Ponds residents only.)
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address_______________________________________ Phone:___________________________________________
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P number of guests__________total enclosed__________ Number of people:_____ Amount enclosed: $_______
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Notes
from the Board of The Villas at Five Ponds
n The Villas aT FiVe Ponds execuTiVe Board
As a reminder here are some of the “key“ pool rules. Children under the age of 14 or pregnant women are not

• Wet bathing suits and bare feet are not permitted at any time in the club- permitted in the Spa.
house except in the indoor pool room and locker rooms areas. • Regardless of age, no one is permitted at any time in the Pools or Spa

wearing diapers or “Depends” type items. A fine of $25 will be imposed
• Entry to the Pool areas should be through the Single Door Entrance and
for each violation and all costs of pool maintenance, testing and remedia-
not the Main Entrance Doors. Pool gates can only be used for exiting the
tion, if required, will be charged to the owner and/or tenant.
Pool areas.

• Diving, jumping or unnecessary splashing is not permitted in the Pools.
• Residents must accompany all guests, including children, at all times and
Floats or rafts are not permitted in the Pools. However, noodles and
must assume responsibility for them and their actions. Two adults must be
kickboards as needed for water therapy are permitted. Swimming aids are
present for more than two children. A maximum of eight (8) people includ-
permitted for small children.
ing guests and residents from each Unit is permitted Monday through
Inappropriate behavior, such as swearing, drunkenness, yelling,
Saturday. On Sunday, a maximum of six (6) including guests and residents
screaming, mistreatment of the facilities, etc. will not be
from each Unit is permitted.
tolerated. Violators may be warned, fined and/or lose their
Residents must utilize Guest Passes with each guest using one
pass per day. Note: Single residents are allowed one adult guest Pool and Clubhouse privileges until reinstated by the Board.
per day, without a pass. • Only Association-provided furniture will be permitted in the entire Pool
Use of guest passes are required for anyone entering the pool area with the exception of wheelchairs and other equipment for the physi-
areas, regardless if they swim or not. cally challenged. Strollers are allowed during operating hours, but must be
parked in a way that does not interfere with the free movement of others.
• A Guest Coupon Book of 10 passes per book can be purchased from the
Management Company. Temporarily we will accept cash or a check in Chairs, chaises or tables may not be reserved.
the ticket box, but it must be accompanied with a note with the residents • Residents are responsible for restoring the Pool area to the condition in
name & address, along with the guest (s) name which they found it. Chairs, chaises, umbrellas, etc. must be returned to
Residents are responsible for registering their guests, using the t heir original location. Umbrellas must be closed.
honor system, depositing their guest’s ticket in the box located • Food can only be consumed in the designated eating areas.
at the Pool entrance and adding their house address on the Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the Pools, Fitness
ticket at that time. Room, or Tennis Court area. Non-alcoholic beverages are
Pool guests are not permitted on days when there are permitted in non-glass containers only.
Association-sponsored events unless excepted by the Board. All trash/garbage must be placed in available receptacles and all
Residents cannot hold any individual events in the Pool area. belongings must be removed when leaving the Pool or Tennis
Court areas.
• No glass containers or glass wear of any kind is permitted in the
pool areas.

• No outdoor swimming or use of the SPA is permitted after sunset.
Video Cameras

As a reminder, the upgraded security cameras are always watching over
the outdoor pool areas, the indoor pool hallway, and the indoor pool.
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Ron Dorfman
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VFP Association.
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and remarks are invited
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Southampton, PA 18966
©2018 Ronald Dorfman, Warminster, PA. All rights reserved.
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SPRING 2018
$25
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TURKEY TUESDAY! $10 Burger Night Not to be combined with
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Enjoy a Delicious $12 Our Famous Char-grilled 10oz Angus Expires 5/31/18
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& fountain beverage.* on Lunch,
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or
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• Wrap Trays • Dessert Trays Not to be combined with
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Serving Breakfast, • Complete Dinners
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Entertainment
Theater Exhibitions • Reviews
•
Friday,
June 8,
2018 Join us for a Spring Show…
AN

ACT GOD
OF

Check-in begins at 7 PM A WITTY COMEDY
Movie starts promptly at 7:30 PM
Featured Movie: KEEPING THE FAITH
A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS are available
with Ben Stiller, Edward Norton and
for AN ACT OF GOD: A Witty Comedy on
Jenna Elfman. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 2 PM.
“Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram (Ben Stiller)
The cost for the show and bus transportation is
and Father Brian Finn (Edward Norton) are dynamic and popular
$59.50 per person.
young men living and working in NY. When Anna Reilly (Jenna
The bus will be leaving from our Clubhouse promptly at 11 AM.
Elfman), once their childhood friend and now a beautiful corporate
Luncheon arrangements have been made at MARTINES
executive, suddenly returns to the city, she re-enters their lives
(at your expense). We will return home between 4:30 and 5 PM.
again. Sparks fly! Who will she pick? Please come and join us to
see what happens.” Please make your non-refundable check for $59.50 to
“Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee.” Send or deliver to
Reservations Required • No Walk-Ins • RESERVE TODAY! Reba Grossman, 235 Fairway Drive, 215-675-6883 or
Cost: $2 per person. Barbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive, 215-444-9908.
Send your non-refundable payment made out to
“Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee” to Barb Feldman,
304 Clubhouse Lane, 215-343-5112 or Joyce Van Ness,
330 Clubhouse Lane, 302-359-4764, or you can put it in the
drop box at the Clubhouse.
SBPIRNIGNOG!
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
Join us for
a Summer
Show…
$12
A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS are available
for 42nd STREET on Wednesday, July 18,
2018 at 2 PM. Seating is Limited. Your non-refundable
$ 12 check reserves your seat.
The cost for the show and bus transportation is
$60.50 per person. P lan to attend this fun event!
YES! Reserve_______ Seat(s).
The bus will be leaving from our Clubhouse promptly at 11 AM.
Luncheon arrangements have been made at EARL’s in New Hope A mount enclosed_______($12 per seat)
(at your expense). We will return home between 4:30 and 5 PM. Please send or deliver check payable to
Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee
Please make your non-refundable check for $60.50 to
to: Barbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive, 215-444-9908
“Villas at Five Ponds Social Committee.” Send or deliver to
Reba Grossman, 235 Fairway Drive, 215-675-6883 or PLEASE PRINT:
Barbara Kains, 114 Villa Drive, 215-444-9908. NAME______________________PHONE_________________EMAIL__________________
NAME______________________PHONE_________________EMAIL__________________
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FOR SALE!
SPREAD THE WORD
to your friends and
family. This beautiful
house may just be
the perfect home for
someone you know.

68 Villa driVe (Seller)
HOMES IN FIVE PONDS
ARE SELLING QUICKLY!
Call me for a free
evaluation and for
UNDER AGREEMENT! tips on getting your
house ready to sell.
275 Fairway driVe (Buyer & Seller)
I know these
homes best
because I live
here too.
May 31, 2018 [email protected]
www.suegordonrealtor.com
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THE WIESNER VIEW n al wiesner
©2018 Al Wiesner, Warminster, PA
“I got back from
Florida a few weeks
too early this year!
with 4 Nor'easter's &
snow through April!
* Next year I'll bring
my winter
clothes!"
Featuring items to delight and entertain. Submitted by residents and friends of
The Villa’s at Five Ponds, Warminster, PA. *(Title inspired by Tony Martella.)
LAUGHTER WAS THE BEST
MEDICINE n diane Polsky
THE PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE would like to thank Dr. Joel
Schwartz for an entertaining evening on Friday the 13th. A full
house turned out to hear how Laughter is the Best Medicine. We were
regaled with an evening of amusing anecdotes reminding us that
being serious all of the time isn’t part of a healthy lifestyle.
Sometimes you simply have to laugh. After the program
delicious refreshments were enjoyed by all.
Stay tuned for information on our next Programming event on
October19th. We will invite you to meet Marie Antoinette’s lady
in waiting. She will present an entertaining discussion on the
French Revolution.
HELP IS AVAILABLE! n Mary langdon
Join us for…
IF YOU ARE RECOVERING from an illness or are home-bound
Your Special
we would like to help. Would you like a visit? Need errands run?
Celebration! Please consider using Helping Hands.
We have “Hands” ready to assist the
Reserve NOW for family
needs of our residents. Contact
& group events.
Mary Langdon, 30 Villa Drive,
215-441-8093, [email protected].
HOURS
Lunch Everyday—
Except Mondays: 11AM–3 PM
CLOSED MONDAYS
HELPING HANDS
Dinner—
Tuesday–Thursday: CLUB n Mary langdon, chair
4 PM–9 PM
Friday: 4 PM–9:30 PM TO OUR NEIGHBORS who are celebrating a birthday or
Saturday: 4 PM–9:30 PM anniversary during the month of May, the Helping Hands
Sunday: 3 PM–9 PM
Club of The Villas at Five Ponds wish you a happy day.
Catering & Special Events
• Get well wishes to Carmella Sorrentino, Dan Leder,
• Private Room • Rehersal Dinners • Club Dinners
and Richard Ludwig.
• Baby/Bridal Showers • Special Banquet Menus Available
Please tell us if you know of anyone who is ill/
$10 off $15 off
hospitalized, lost a loved one, or just needs a “helping
any 2 entrees party of 5 or more hand.” You may contact any of the following residents:
——Dinner Only—— ——Dinner Only——
Lana Skwer 215-328-6227 Reba Grossman 215-675-5883
Order over $40. Holidays & Saturdays Order over $50. Holidays & Saturdays
excluded. Not to be combined with any other excluded. Not to be combined with any other Nancy Harrison 215-443-8887 Bev Kelly 215-672-6348
offer. One coupon per table. Expires 5-31-18 offer. One coupon per table. Expires 5-31-18
Joyce Van Ness 215-441-4691 Cheryle Goldberg 215-682-7733
Lorraine Incollingo 215-674-0817 Bill Van Ness 215-441-4691

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Sports
News Trips Events Special Presentations
• • •
THE MAGICAL SPRING Villanova absolutely dominated their run to the NCAA champi-
onship, cruising through tough competition like West Virginia, Texas
OF PHILADELPHIA
Tech, Kansas and Michigan. Jay Wright is making his way to being
SPORTS
an all-time great coach who doesn’t always get the best recruits, but
n Jake saMson, The Villa’S Voice guesT sPorTs rePorTer somehow builds them into a fantastic well-oiled machine once they
hit March.
AS I MAKE my way back to my house on a bor-
The Philadelphia 76ers had an incredible 17 game winning
ing Sunday in College Park, I find my roommate
streak to end the regular season and begin the playoffs. A team that
intently watching the Washington Capitals home
had 10 wins 2 years ago effectively rebuilt its team without using
playoff game against the Columbus Blue Jackets,
Jake SamSon hardly any money/cap space in the process (see what I did there).
as they lead 3-1. The Caps find themselves down
Now, their team full of young talented players could get even better,
1-0 in the series, already dropping the first at
having a ton of money to throw at big name free agents this
home in brutal fashion. The Capitals give up three straight goals to
summer (looking at you, Lebron). People want to come play for
go down 4-3, but tie the game with approximately four minutes
Philly now.
to go to force overtime. The Blue Jackets found the net early in the
The city is electric. This run that we have been on since January
overtime period, and my roommate hid under his covers, trying to
has been absolutely incredible. It makes me feel a little spoiled, but
hide his emotion. Another friend of mine texted me saying “imagine
guess what? We deserve this. I put up a picture on Instagram after
being at that game right now like I was, it’s the same thing every
the Eagles won that said, “We Deserve It”. We’re not a spoiled sports
season. Just a different team.” It made me think: this run that the city
city where 8 year olds have seen 8 championships in their lifetime
of Philadelphia is on now is something special, while D.C. fans just
(Boston). However, this run has given me hope that this could be a
continually have heartbreak.
new normal. Good sports teams are back in Philly. So as I look at my
The Philadelphia Eagles captured our hearts with an unbeliev-
roommate depressed after the tough loss, I tell him “your time will
able Super Bowl run. They might not have been the most talented
come,” because if it happened to us, I think it could happen
team in the league (honestly they probably weren’t), but their
to anyone.
chemistry and energy that the city brought to them led them to the
championship. They are currently heavy favorites to win their division
next season (-160, which means you have to put down 16 dollars to
win 10 dollars) and have most of their big pieces returning.
2018 WINTER SHUFFLEBOARD
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS n BurT korn Wills & Estates
CONGRATULATIONS
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to Bobbie Loftus and
Berny Dubin for win-
ning the champion- Real Estate
ship of the 2018
Winter Shuffleboard Business Matters
League.
It was an
exciting season with
12 teams (24 players
and 5 alternates)
participating. The Experience You Can Depend On.

final match was a
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Champions Bobbie
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Berny Dubin.
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Arts
News Trips Events Exhibitions • Shows
• • •
shaped by the dizzying transformations then
MODERN TIMES:
occurring in every aspect of life, from the
AMERICAN ART advent of the automobile and moving pictures
1910–1950 to the rapid growth of American cities and
An exhibition exploring the creative the wrenching economic change brought on
responses of American artists to the by the advent of the Great Depression after a
rapid pace of change during the early decade of unprecedented prosperity.
twentieth century and the new visual The exhibition will feature important works
language that emerged. by those artists—Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden
Hartley, Arthur Dove, and John Marin, among
April 18—September 3, 2018
them—championed by the great photographer
THIS SPRING, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and gallerist Alfred Stieglitz, as well as many
will present an exhibition exploring the creative other notable figures of this period. Modern
responses of American artists to the rapid pace Times will be drawn almost entirely from the
of change that occurred in this country during Museum’s renowned collection, especially the
the early decades of the twentieth century. gift from the Stieglitz Collection that it received
Modern Times: American Art 1910–1950 in the late 1940s, and will contain some 160
examines the new and dynamic visual language works, several of which will be on view for the
that emerged during this period and had a first time.
Spring Sale at Bendel’s, 1921, by Florine
dramatic impact on painting, sculpture, print-
Hours: Tues.–Sun., 10 AM–5 PM; Wed & Fri open until 8:45 PM Stettheimer, American, 1871–1944.
making, photography, architecture, and
Closed Monday except some holidays. Adults: $20; Seniors Oil on canvas, 50 x 40 inches.
the decorative arts. These developments were (65 & over): $18. Members, children 12 & under, free. Philadelphia Museum of Art:
Gift of Miss Ettie Stettheimer
Health
Exercise Information Tips Care
• • •
moving will put you in a better place mentally and is better than be-
OUT OF HIBERNATION: ing completely stationary. Too busy to go to the gym, then try an at
Restarting your Exercise Program in the Spring home workout.
n JiM sPringer, Bs, cscs, In Motion Personal Training, 267-968-7318 3. Eat real, whole food. Forget counting carbs and calories; instead,
focus on fueling your body. If you are eating nutritious foods with
SPRING IS HERE! The time to pack away the winter clothes, the time
as few ingredients as possible—fresh fruits and vegetables, whole
we all begin to start preparing for our summertime activities and
grains, healthy and clean proteins—you’re treating your body well.
vacations, the time we all start to prepare our bodies for shorts, short
sleeves, and bathing suits. 4. Don’t think of being healthy as a punishment. Find physical
Spring—it is also the time many of us restart our exercise pro- activities and nutritious meals and snacks that feel like you’re giving
grams. By around Thanksgiving, many of us, find ourselves struggling yourself a reward. This is exactly what your health should be—a gift,
to maintain our exercise schedule. The reasons vary from person something that makes you feel healthy and happy.
to person. For most of us it’s more than just one simple thing. The 5. Don’t skimp on sleep. Easier said than done, I know. In our hectic,
Holidays and all that goes with them impacts our schedules. Then overscheduled lives, sleep often gets pushed to the back burner. But
temperatures start falling, and the conditions for outdoor exercise de- sufficient rest should be one of your top priorities.
teriorate quickly. Before we know it, putting the exercise program “on
6. Hydrate. Drinking more water is one of the simplest ways to
hold” for Thanksgiving weekend, turned into a three month exercise
achieve a healthier you. Proper hydration aids digestion, refuels our
hibernation lasting until NOW. Don’t be too hard on yourself—we
bodies for upcoming workouts, boosts energy, nourishes the skin…
all have had extended moments of weakness. The key to getting in
the list of benefits goes on and on.
shape this spring (and staying that way) is to keep it simple.
7. Get a workout partner/hire a Personal Trainer. Being vocal about
There’s a lot of information out there that can be helpful, but not
your goals to get in shape can be a powerful motivator and may
every method works for every person. Instead of harboring guilt for
even inspire a friend or family member to join you. I like to schedule
taking on too lofty a goal, try some of the below simple tips, they can
regular workout sessions with a friend so I stay committed and feel
make a big difference.
accountable. Strength in numbers!
1. Identify the “why.” Getting in shape does not always mean losing
Finally, there is no “right” way to get in shape and maintain a
weight. Perhaps you just want to feel better about yourself, have
healthy lifestyle; there is only what works for you. Realistic tweaks
more energy and know that you’re doing something good for your
to your routine are the first step to a lasting habit. Don’t overwhelm
body. If you identify why you want to get fit, it will help you power
yourself by taking on too many ambitious goals at once; instead,
through a tough workout
stick to the basics. And remember: Being healthy should feel fun, and
2. Find a way (or a few ways) to be active every day. If you find activi-
be something you look forward to every day.
ties that you truly love, you will find joy in being active every day,
even if it’s just going for a walk in your favorite place. Eliminate the “I
This article was prepared by Jim Springer, Post Rehab Specialist, of In Motion
don’t have time to work out today” excuse by embracing the short Personal Training. He can be reached at 267-968-7318 or by visiting
but effective exercise session. Anything you can do to get your body www.inmotionfitness.net.
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS
n aileen salus & rose gold, co-chairS
SORRY, must be on vacation this month and missed the deadline!
~Ed.
new members always wanted
!
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