April 2019 Setalker 

HOA Board News and Information

The HOA Board, for the first time ever, will rest for this month. They will have more to say come May's Setalker. 
Social Committee Update
by Ellen Silverman

SETAUKET MEADOWS
 2019 SPRING FLING 
Sunday, June 2
The Waterview
(formerly Lombardi's on the Sound)
5PM-9PM
  • Passed hors d'oeuvres
  • Sit-down dinner
  • Dessert
  • Coffee, tea, soda
  • Cash bar
  • DJ Ernie

$65 per person
Signup on Saturday morning, May 4, 10:00-Noon, in the clubhouse

Questions?
Please contact Janice Cerullo at 631-928-5493 jmcerullo@aol.com
or Josephine Brandine at 917-833-1158 jobrandine@yahoo.com
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​Aside from showers, April will bring:
  • Social Committee Meeting ~ Monday, April 22 (aka Earth Day) ~ 7:00 ~ Clubhouse ~ We welcome new members/new ideas.
  • The return of the Setauket Meadows' Whatever You Want to Read Book Club ~ April 25, Clubhouse, 1 PM (and following the pattern of the last Thursday of each month thereafter)
  • The continuation of Happy Hour ~ watch for emails regarding dates, times, and specific celebrations.
Looking ahead:
  • Psychic Night ~ Thursday, May 23 ~ Please note that the entire clubhouse will be utilized between the hours of 6:00 and 9:30.  
  • Annual Memorial Day Bagel Breakfast ~ Monday, May 27 ~ 10:00-Noon
  • Annual Spring Fling ~ Sunday evening, June 2, The Waterview, 5-9PM ~ for further details, please refer to the separate "advertisement" in this issue of the e-Setalker.
And farther ahead, with dates to be determined:
  • Annual Intergenerational Magic Show and Face Painting 
  • Classical Music Concert 

Watch your emails and your eSetalker for details as they become available!
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Chuckle of The Month
by Pat Dawson

THE LOVE DRESS

The mother-in-law stopped unexpectedly by the recently married couple’s house. She rang the doorbell and stepped into the house. She saw her daughter-in-law standing naked by the door.“What are you doing?” she asked. “I’m waiting for my husband to come home from work.,” the daughter-in-law answered. “But you’re NAKED!” the mother-in-law exclaimed. “This is my Love Dress.” the daughter-in-law explained. “Love Dress? But you’re naked!”  
“My husband loves me to wear this dress! It makes him happy and it makes me happy. I would appreciate it if you would leave because he will be home from work any minute.” The mother-in-law was tired of all this romantic talk and left.
On the way home she thought about the Love Dress. When she got home she got undressed, showered, put on her best perfume and waited by the front door. Finally her husband got home. He walked in and saw her standing naked by the door.“What are you doing?” he exclaimed. “This is My Love Dress.” She replied. “Needs ironing.” he said.

What Have You Learned?
Submitted by Ray Dawson
Words by Andy Rooney
  • I've learned....That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. 
  • I've learned....That when you're in love, it shows. 
  • I've learned ....That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. 
  • I've learned....That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. 
  • I've learned....That being kind is more important than being right. 
  • I've learned....That you should never say no to a gift from a child. 
  • I've learned....That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in any other way. 
  • I've learned....That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. 
  • I've learned....That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. 
  • I've learned....That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult. 
  • I've learned....That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. 
  • I've learned....That money doesn't buy class. 
  • I've learned....That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. 
  • I've learned...That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. 
  • I've learned....That to ignore the facts does not change the facts. 
  • I've learned....That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. 
  • I've learned....That love, not time, heals all wounds. 
  • I've learned....That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. 
  • I've learned....That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.​
​4/4     Dominick Distefano 
4/5     Richard DiCecio  
4/6     Carole Buckley 
4/7     Barbara Dreyfus  
4/8     Tom Purcell 
4/8     Joe Zanca
4/12   Carl Kirshner
4/12   Dolores Lockerbie
4/13   Phyllis Colby 
4/16   Joan McCool 
4/17   Betty Gasperin 
4/18   Andrea Kozlowsky 
4/24   Ray Ruocco
4/25   Richard Maddas  
4/25   Betty McCarthy  
4/26   Josephine Falcone 
4/26   Diane Ward 
4/29   RoseAnne Falcone
​4/2      Bill & Mary Negra
4/3      Joe & Sheri Pleva 
4/16    James & Susan Malone 
4/18    Gerry & Kathy Holly
4/23    Pat & Alice Sabbatino
4/27    Ron & Barbara Dreyfus
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Speaking of Sports
by Joe Polizzi
​This month I am reporting from, and I say this affectionately because I am one of them, the land of “white hair”. Alice and I are in sunny Hutchinson Island, Florida warming up and recharging from the northern winter cold. Yet it’s been quite a mild winter this year. I guess there is some truth to global warming. No one seems to work down here. During the day the roads are busy partially do to the long interval between traffic light changes, deliberate driving skills and right turn signals that seem to always be flashing. Stores are crowded and coupons are a plenty. Dinner hour starts at 4PM with “early bird specials”, followed by “happy hour”, and ending with dinner but not all in the same evening. What is astonishing though is that by 8:30 PM the roads are empty and the restaurants are beginning to close. Thrice this season we actually closed down three different places and it was only 9:45. You know the drill: waiters clean up around you and the waitresses ask if you want more coffee and “pay the check whenever you’re ready”. This is all during the week and never on the weekend because the young folk clutter the roads even more and clog all the restaurants. So weekdays are our fun time.
Now I get why the 9:30 lights outs is so common in Florida. Daytime, if you’re not on the road or shopping, is filled with a flurry of activity. Early on the bikers and walkers fill the designated paths. This can be followed by water aerobics at the pool or a short trip to the gym for chair yoga, pilates, senior fit, butts & gutts, brain fitness or zumba. The more adventuresome will play some tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard or a round of golf but not all in the same day. And there are always some people at the pier or in their boats doing some fishing. Then if time permits some sunbathing at the pool or on the beach will allow for friendly conversation or catching up on your summertime reading list. So you can see that daylight time can be quite busy thus contributing to the need for an early rest or relaxation by the TV. Being one of the “white hairs”, whose numbers are increasing, are retired or semi-retired, might be grandparents, I am beginning to realize that quality time spent now is truly enjoyable and well earned. So as always stay healthy and hitt’em straight....Joe “White Hair” Polizzi
St Joseph's and St Patrick's Day Celebration
by Ellen Silverman and Josephine Brandine

We had a lovely St.Joseph's/St. Patrick's Celebration at the the Clubhouse on Tuesday night, March 19th.
It was great to see our neighbors who braved
this long Setauket Meadows winter get together and share a cocktail or two.
Thanks to all who contributed great food, 
Italian pastries, and Irish beverages.  
Watch your emails for the date of a Cinco de Mayo Party!
Here's some pics of the attendees.
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Recipe of The Month 
by Pat Dawson

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI
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Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 Tbl. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbl. minced garlic
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 ½ lbs. fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

    • Directions: 
  1. In a large glass bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, white wine and black pepper. Season with crushed red pepper if desired.  Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat. (outdoor grill or indoor grill pan). Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side    or until opaque.
  4. Serve on a bed of pre-cooked rice or pasta.
Works well with scallops too.
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Security/Computer Tip of The Month
by Ray Dawson

I'll take an educated guess and say that of none of the Setauket Meadows residents, not one of you, have all the security measures installed on your phone and computer which will prevent hackers from getting your personal information. Yes, I'm guilty of it too. There are many steps you can take to secure your data. I will review some of them. There are too many to cover in this column.
  • Use strong passwords.
A strong password is more than 8 characters long, contain both capital letters and include at least 1 numeric or other non alphabetical character. 
​Shred old documents and statements. My personal recommendation is if it has your name or address or account number or other identifying information......shred it!
  • Don't use the same password for more than one account or service. 
A password manager seems like an even better idea when you consider the fact that you should never use the same password for more than one account or service. Think about it. If a hacker cracks your password on one website, they suddenly have cracked your password for a dozen more. But remembering the slew of passwords the average person would need to recall to access the many accounts and services most people have these days is no simple feat, unless you have a photographic memory.​ Google "Password Manager" to see many good password managers for your computer.
  • Enable "touch ID" if you use an Apple device.
Touch ID is a technologically advanced fingerprint security tactic. The actual image of your fingerprint is not stored anywhere, and is instead converted to a mathematical representation of a fingerprint that cannot be reverse engineered into one. This mathematical representation is stored in a Secure Enclave within your phone’s chip, and is never accessed by iOS or other apps, never stored on Apple servers, and never backed up to iCloud or anywhere else. Many web sited will grant you access if you use touch ID technology to enter them.
  • Backup Your Data 
This creates a duplicate copy of your data so that if a device is lost, stolen, or compromised, you don't also lose your important information. It's best to create a backup on a different device, such as an external hard drive, so that you can easily recover your information when the original device becomes compromised.
  • ​Install Operating System Updates
Every computer whether its a pc or Apple has periodic        updates to their operating system. When you update you will be using the latest operating system to keep your computer healthy and safe. Set your computer for automatic updates so you will not have to think about updating your operating system.
  • Use a Firewall
Firewalls assist in blocking dangerous programs, viruses or spyware before they infiltrate your system. Various software companies offer firewall protection, but hardware-based firewalls, like those frequently built into network routers, provide a better level of security.
If you use an Apple Mac you can turn on the built in Firewall right on your Mac. Here's how:
  1. Click "System Preferences"
  2. ​Click "Firewall"
  3. Click "Firewall On"