Retirement Estates
Newsletter
January 2015
Thought for the month
January Morn
Bare branches of each tree
on this chilly January morn
look so cold so forlorn.
Gray skies dip ever so low
left from yesterday's dusting of snow.
Yet in the heart of each tree
waiting for each who wait to see
new life as warm sun and breeze will blow,
like magic, unlock springs sap to flow,
buds, new leaves, then blooms will grow.”
Nelda Hartmann
January Dates to Remember:
1st – New Year’s Day
18th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Notes from the Office
Happy New Year!!!
We are going to start a new web site as of
Jan 1, 2016. It will still be at
www.retirement-estates.com but it will
have a whole new look. We are working
on a Residents page where you can find
up to date information on activities.
Check it out!
The office hours are 10:00am until
2:00pm Monday through Thursday.
Off-hour contact:
Werner (607) 207-2298
Marc (607) 343-3118
A drop box has been placed on the wall to the
left of the office door (inside the community
center) for your convenience when we are not in
the office. This is always locked and will be
checked daily.
The community center doors are open
Monday through Friday from 8:00am
to 4:00pm.
Thank you! Several of you have
expressed appreciation for our service
and extended holiday greetings. We want
to thank you for your kindness and
generosity and wish you all the best.
– Marcus, Bill & Werner
Directory updates: If you don’t have a
directory, the newly updated directories
are at the office during our regular hours.
I am keeping them on the front left corner
of my desk.
Lost and found: Someone has lost a pair
of glasses in the Community Center. They
are black framed Randy Jackson tri-focals.
Please call Werner if you found them.
There are a pair of gray framed Zyloware
glasses here to be claimed.
Community Activities:
Community Breakfast! –
There will NOT be a Community
Breakfast in January! See you in
February.
Bunco: This fun activity is now a regular
on Fridays at 1:00pm. Bunco had a very
low turnout for the month of December.
Here’s to the New Year and all the good
things it will bring. If you find yourself
with nothing to do on a Friday afternoon,
then join us at the clubhouse to play
Bunco! It’s a really simple game to play
and a lot of fun. There’s laughter and even
a little exercise. No sign-up required, just
know how to throw dice!
Golden Zumba for Seniors. This low
impact exercise is presented by a
certified trainer. Classes continue on
Thursdays from 10:00am – 11:00am. The
cost is $3 for residents, $4 for nonresidents. There will not be a class on
Christmas Eve or New Years Eve.
Bingo is January 11th and 25th this month.
It is the second and fourth Monday of the
month. Sign-ups are appreciated because
we have to set up the tables and make up
the game booklets ahead of time. Always
a good game with snacks, laughs, and a
little bit of cash for the winners.
We want to thank Tom for the great job
leading Bingo. Attendance is up and
everyone is having fun.
The Pot Luck Dinner is held on the third
Thursday of the month. This month it will
be on January 21th at 6:00pm. No one has
signed up to host yet. Sign up on the
bulletin board if you are willing.
Thanks to the Activities Committee for
hosting and Marcus for providing the
Ham, in December.
Bible Study Continues on Wednesday
evenings at 6:00pm. We are studying the
Book of Philippians.
The Office of the Aging Luncheon will
be held Tuesday, January 19th at 11:30am.
Join your neighbors as well as guests from
outside the community for a good
nutritional lunch! January’s lunch feature
will be noted on the sign-up sheet! Signups are required as the meals are cooked
off site and served here.
Wii Bowling meets Mondays at 12:30pm.
No sign-ups are necessary. Come play a
couple of games with the group, share
some laughs, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea,
and bring a snack to share!
The Red Hatters meet on the second
Tuesday of every month. They try to
lunch at different places and always
welcome new members to join their fun
loving group. Call Cathy at 739-3562 for
information.
Neighbor Meals: Several folks have
volunteered to provide a meal for those
who need one. Perhaps you are just
coming from the hospital or just are not
up to cooking. Linda Pierce (846-2774) is
the person to contact.
Want to learn how to knit or crochet?
Interested in helping make bonnets for
babies or cancer patients? Contact
Euclida @ 739-2464.
Adult Coloring continues on Wednesdays
at 1:00pm. It is never too late to join us!
Big Flats Town Calendar – Go to
www.bigflatsny.gov and click on
Community Center Flyer to find out
what’s going on in Big Flats.
Recipes – Check out the last page for a
couple of recipes! Werner is always
willing to test the results!
Homes for Sale
While we hate to see anyone leave, the
need to sell does arise. If you are thinking
of selling your home be sure to meet with
the office to discuss the procedure and your
options.
OPEN HOUSE
To help find buyers for our homes for sale
we will be having another Open House on
Saturday, January 23rd from 11 AM till
2PM. Please let Werner know if you are
willing and available to host that day.
Thanks as always to our volunteers!
Our current listings:
65 Retirement Drive. 2 bedroom, 1 bath
home with an enclosed carport and
enclosed front porch. The roof is new as
is the furnace and A/C condenser. Many
other improvements. Listed at $69,000
206 Leisure Lane – This home has 2
bedrooms and 2 baths (the master bath
has a walk-in shower). There is a large
living room and eat-in kitchen plus a
screened in porch. With an attached 1 car
garage and a concrete drive this home
lists for $ 109,000
133 Rocking Chair Road. A spacious
home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths (one with
a walk-in shower) and back yard with
privacy and a view. There is a large living
room, separate dining area, spacious
kitchen, family room, and a 4 season
sunroom. The deck extends from the
sunroom out and around back. There are
many updates and improvements. With
1,888 square feet of living space this
home has all you need. This home is
listed at $138,000.
329 Easy Street – A 2 bedroom, 2 bath
(one with walk-in shower) home with a
sunroom and an attached garage. There
is a spacious kitchen, a dining room, and a
living room. There is a deck with a
gazebo at the back of the home where
there is a view of the hills. Priced to sell
at $69,000
321 Easy Street. A roomy house with 3
bedrooms, 2 baths (one with a walk-in
shower) and back yard with a lovely back
porch. There is a large living room,
roomy separate dining area, spacious
kitchen with an island, and a 4 season
sunroom. There is a front porch as well
and a garage with storage and entrance
through the kitchen. This home is
listed at $149,000.
119 Rockingchair Road- 4 bedroom, 3
bath home with a partially finished walk
out basement, decks, 2 car garage, much
more. This is the largest home in the
community with a beautiful, semi-private
lot and a very nice view. Its a customized
home with much that can’t be beat! The
open floorplan is cozy for 2 but also gives
you the space to entertain your guests in
style. Listed at $239,000.
64 Retirement Drive- 3 bedroom, 2 bath
home with a fresh paint job throughout.
There is a roomy eat-in kitchen and a
walk-in shower in the master bath. It has
central air, ceiling fans, new carpeting,
and a nice garage and carport. Priced at
$80,000.
213 Leisure Lane - This spacious home
has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is a
large kitchen with a breakfast nook. There
is a large living room and a dining room
with a tray ceiling. There is a large master
bedroom with a walk-in closet and
adjoining bath. Additionally there is a
covered front porch and an oversized
1 car garage and a shed. The asking
price on this home is $135,000.
243 Leisure Lane. This home is now
listed with Retirement Estates. This is a 4
bedroom, 2 bath home with lots of living
space. There is living room, a large
kitchen, a dining area, and a family room
with a fireplace. New carpet throughout !
There is an attached garage and a small
patio as well. Asking $94,900.
123 Rockingchair Road- 3 bedroom, 2
bath home with a recent paint job
throughout and new carpeting. The eat-in
kitchen is roomy and opens to a nice
living room. There is also a garage and
carport. Reduced to $79,000 and open
to negotiation.
41 Rockingchair Road- Here is a 3
bedroom, 2 bath home with a welcoming
front porch. There is a good sized eat-in
kitchen, an open living room and an
attached garage plus a garden shed.
Asking $95,000.
229 Leisure Lane This is a fully updated
2 bedroom, 2 bath home with many
upgrades. It has a spacious living room,
and eat-in kitchen, laminate flooring
throughout and updated appliances. Plus
an attached carport and garden shed.
Listed at $130,000
Compliments of Cathy Owens
Super Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Serves 20 (48 - 1” squares)
Ingredients:
4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Prepare a 9x11 glass dish by buttering the bottom.
2. In a heavy bottom sauce pan combine sugar and milk.
3. Measure and set aside remaining ingredients.
4. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally till it comes to a boil, then stir constantly.
5. Let boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in remaining ingredients till all melted and smooth.
7. Pour into prepared dish and refrigerate till firm.
Picture-Book Cheese Cake
Serves 12-14
Crust:
½ cup fine graham cracker crumbs
1 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Blend all ingredients. Toss mixture on bottom and sides of greased 9” cheesecake pan.
Filling:
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
¾ tsp salt
5 8oz. pkgs very soft cream cheese
6 eggs
½ cup heavy cream
1 ½ tsp vanilla
Mix sugar and, flour; gradually blend into cream cheese. Beat until smooth and light. Add eggs, one at a
time, beating well after each addition. Blend cream and extract into batter. Pour into prepared pan. Bake
in slow oven 325oF 60-70 minutes or until set. Remove from oven. Reset oven to 450oF.
Topping
½ pint (1 cup) cultured sour cream
¼ slivered almonds
Selected fresh fruit
Spread sour cream on hot cake. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven 5 minutes. Remove to cooling
rack. Chill before removing from pan. Garnish with sweetened fresh fruit.
(Recipe will make 3 smaller cakes if crust and filling are divided in greased 9” round cake pans with
removable bottoms. Bake smaller cakes in moderate oven 375oF about 40 minutes. The topping
ingredients should be doubled.
Cathy’s note: I use just a little graham cracker crumbs in buttered pan in place of crust.