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When we usually refer to holidays in the month of November, many will think of Thanksgiving Day. But November 11 is Veterans Day when we give thanks to our friends, family, and all of the men and women who have served our country in the military both in wartime and in peacetime.

A few of our Baymen Men's Club veterans stopped in to talk to Phil including John Thorson, Hal Ciser, Wayne Hesse, and Bill Gillis. They discuss when and where they served, difficult times, and how they were received when they came back home.

John Thorson also talks about our Men's Club Veterans Committee and our Veterans Memorial out in front of the clubhouse.

And Ron brings us the events 'Around the Neighborhood' in the coming months.

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In this episode, Michael Aloisi joins Phil and Joe B. to discuss our community's recent Annual Halloween Party with the fun, laughs, and music from our own Boyz with Loud Toyz band. They talk about their costumes and others at the party and some costumes from years' past.

Our Baymen Men's Club dues are due and Phil, Joe B, and Alex Mesequer recommend paying your dues using Zelle. Alex and Phil were part of a club Exploratory Committee a few years ago that researched various forms of electronic payment and concluded Zelle was the easiest, safest, and most practical for our members.

Concerned with some of the emails you receive and the possibilities of some being scams? They continue their conversation and point out how to easily detect on your phone if one of these emails may be a scam.

Ron brings us what's happening Around the Neighborhood with events in our community in the coming month.

Joe B. meets with Anthony Mardone of Group Insurance Solutions to discuss Open Enrollment Supplemental Medicare Plans.

And Rich returns as our Standup Comic.

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Earlier this year, Tom Valledolmo interviewed Bob Golon, our friend, fellow Baymen Men’s Club member, and a Sports Historian in our Community. In this Podcast interview, the roles are reversed and Bob interviews Tom, our friend, a Baymen Men’s Club Member, and also one of our very knowledgeable sports authorities in our community. Tom and Jay Knego frequently host a podcast segment we refer to as “Two Guys Talking Sports” where they have discussed their Major League Baseball and National Football League Pre-Season Predictions.

Tom had an over-40-year career as a sports journalist with several major newspapers in New York and on Staten Island, most notably the New York Post. He covered both major league and college events many of us either witnessed live, watched on TV, or read about in the newspapers. Little did we know that we were reading Tom’s reporting of these events.

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So, what’s the story on these new Speed Limit Signs?

Ron D’Aurizio, the Chairman of our community Safety Committee joins us to explain who initiated the idea for the signs, the reasons for the signs, and how we can all help to enforce the speed limit for our community’s safety.

Rob Sofie wrote and published his first book. Rob will be here to discuss how and why he decided to write his book and also encourage others who have ever thought of writing one to do the same.

So, what’s the story Rob? Listen and you’ll find out.

So, what’s the story on this new NFL Football Season?

Tommy V. and Jay K. will bring you their football predictions for our local teams including the Jets, Giants, and Eagles.

And there is more with Joe B. and his 'Did You Know?" and "Just in Case" advice, Rich P. as our Standup Comic. and Paul D. talks about Gold in his Investment Strategies for Retired Folk.

So, listen to find out What’s the Story?

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This summer Phil spent some time talking with Cindy Varamo, the Grounds and Landscape Committee Chairperson in our community.

Cindy also has another passion. As a volunteer for the past few years, Cindy has been involved with the “Save the Turtles” campaign and set up her ‘outdoor office’ on Great Bay Blvd. Her mission is to protect the turtles, or terrapins as they are referred to here, during their migration period which includes protecting them from passings cars and bicycles, natural predators, and building caged, individual dwellings for each terrapin.

Listen to Cindy tell her story, and possibly encourage you to get involved in this noble cause.

Why did the turtle cross the road? Listen and find out.

If you want to get involved, visit this website.
https://www.fws.gov/partner/conserve-wildlife-foundation-new-jersey

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Joe B. and Larry join Phil to read some Fan Mail which leads them to a discussion on Palisades Amusement Park and then onto other amusement parks in the area they visited back in the day. They also start up a discussion on their experiences of when they moved into our community and how they met people. Joe B and Phil return later to discuss the importance of socializing in retirement, the benefits, and suggest some activities we can all get involved in. Tommy V. hosts another game of Fact or Crap with Jeannie Di Giacomo, Joyce Fatovich, and John Redavid joining the panel. Rich Patti returns as our Standup Comic and Joe B. has some more advice for us with another Just in Case and Did You Know? Ron D'Aurizio announces what's happening around our neighborhood with upcoming events for the next few months. While the world was watching the Paris 2024 Olympics, many from our community were participating and watching our own community Olympics. This new event's Organizer and Host, Bob Hrable, returns with Phil for a wrap-up of our Olympics and lets us know if this was a one-off or may become an annual event. Enjoy

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In this Podcast, Tom Valledolmo interviews John O'Reilly, a Baymen Men's Club member and a former Chairman of our Pool and Clubhouse Commitee in our community. During the mid-70's, John started his career as the Director of Marketing for the NY Cosmos Soccer Team in the old NASL Soccer League. At this time the Cosmos were a struggling team as was the league struggling as a whole. It was during this time that the Cosmos acquired a player some consider to be the greatest soccer player to have ever played the game, Pele. This greatly impacted the team, the entire league, and created a profound interest in soccer in our country. John talks about the business of marketing the Cosmos and his business and personal relationship with Pele. Whether you are a soccer fan or not, you don't want to miss this one.

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Joe B. and Jay join Phil for another discussion on trucks that use to drive up the block back in the day selling rides and services. It's mid-summer with the 33rd Summer Olympics, Paris 2024 coming up the end of July. And Bob Hrabel, our Baymen Men's Club Social Committee Chairman joins us to talk about a new idea he came up with for our own Summer Olympics within our community, Check your email and the Kiosk for dates, times, and more details. Two guys talking sports, Tommy V. and Jay, bring us their Major League Baseball mid-season ratings of our local teams. Joe B. returns with another 'Did You Know' and 'Just in Case'. Our cast of Podcasters perform another Famous Movie/TV Scene. Our kid from Jersey City, Rich Patti, makes his debut as a Stand-Up Comic. And Paul D. brings us Part 3 of his series "Investment Strategies for Retired Folk".
Enjoy. Have a great summer and stay cool.