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Inside this issue:•Arts & Community Center & Planetarium Schedules • SeniorArtistSpotlight•TravelwithOCC• SafetyTipsforWinterDriving

Vol.2•No.2WINTER2012

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36th Annual senior Citizens Art exhibitOPEN TO THE PUBLIC • June8-June27,2012

Exhibit Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm • Sat. 9am-NoonReceiving day is Tuesday June 5, 2012 from 9am–Noon.To receive an application call 732-255-0400 ext. 2380.

Artist Spotlight LIDIA BRODETSKYOcean County College hosted the 35th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit in June 2011 in the Arts & Community Center, OCC Main Campus, Toms River. One hundred twenty-one senior artists exhibited their work in both the professional and non-professional categories. An award presentation and reception was held on June 30 when fifty-five ribbons were presented to the winners in first, second, and third place, along with honorable mention.

After receiving their first place ribbons in Ocean County’s exhibit, the winners went on to compete in the New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Exhibit at Meadow Lakes in East Windsor.

According to Joanne Padrone, OCC Manager of Resource Development/Academy for Lifelong Learning, Ocean County artists fared very well at the state competition. “This was an exciting year for Ocean County. Fifteen local entries went on to the state exhibit with seven Ocean County artists winning ribbons in the state. We were thrilled when Lidia Brodetsky of Toms River received ‘Best in Show’ in the Non-Professional category with her painting, Always a Lady.”

Brodetsky was born in Moscow, Russia, and moved to the United States in the early 1970s. She has a Bachelor of Arts in art and a Master of Arts in Russian language and literature. Among her accomplishments, Brodetsky speaks Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, Polish, and Bulgarian, and reads Spanish. All her life, Brodetsky had the desire to paint. Finally, in 2003, her dream came to fruition when she began taking art lessons at Ocean County College. Brodetsky says she was inspired by her art instructor June Wilson.

When asked about her artistic philosophy, Brodetsky replied, “I enjoy working realistically with portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. As I am impressed and moved by the life and intensity of color surrounding me, I constantly work to transfer these emotions into my paintings and thrive on the challenge of making my passion for color closer to palpable in each painting I create.”

In her prize-winning painting Always a Lady, Brodetsky describes the beauty of her subject when she states that “Beauty never ages, she feels beautiful, and she reacts like the beautiful woman in the picture.” The painting speaks for itself.

Always a Lady

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The safest approach to driving in winter weather is staying off the road. However, travel is sometimes unavoidable. If you must drive before snowplows and sanding crews have a chance to clear the way, follow these tips to safely reach your destination.

If you know in advance that you may have to drive, replace your wiper blades, apply a water-shedding material to the outside of all windows, fill your windshield washer system with anti-icing fluid, and pack an emergency kit in case you become stranded. On the day of travel, remove all snow from your vehicle and make sure headlights and taillights are clear. Run your air conditioner on the open air setting to remove condensation from the interior of windows.

Once on the road, take it slow; use low gears to maintain traction. Don’t let your vehicle’s safety equipment give you a false sense of security. All-wheel drive helps your vehicle accelerate in slippery conditions, but it is no advantage when you need to stop. Electronic stability control can minimize skids but won’t give your tires additional traction. Most importantly, all the technology in the world won’t give you the ability to control other drivers on the road.

Finally, handling your vehicle in slippery conditions is not always intuitive. In an oversteer situation when your car is turning too much, steer into the skid while gently accelerating to regain control. In an understeer situation when your car refuses to turn, carefully adjust your steering wheel and remove your foot from the accelerator or brakes until you regain grip. If you anticipate frequently needing to travel in winter weather, you may want to seek professional instruction from a driving school.

Winter driving tips brought to you by Plymouth Rock Assurance. OCC Rewards members get an exclusive discount on auto insurance through Plymouth Rock. Visit www.OCCQuote.com for more information.

S a f e t y t i p S f o r W i n t e r D r i v i n g

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OCC’s Arts & Community Center has a great line-up of performances that will appeal to audiences of all ages!

GeOFF GAllAnte trIO Wed., Feb. 8 • 8pm

DAn leVInsOn’s FÊte MAnOuChe returns wIth DjAnGO reInhArDt sOunD Wed., March 7 • 8pm

OCC Theatre Co. presents All My SonS Thurs., March 22-Sat., March 31 Please see our website for detailed schedule

eMIly Asher’s GArDen pArty Wed., April 18 • 8pm

the OCeAnAIres BArBershOp ChOrus Sun., April 22 • 8pm

Young People’s Productions Are you My Mother? Sat., May 12 • 1pm

rAnDy reInhArt - the Man with the Mellow horn Wed., May 30 • 8pm

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tickets.ocean.edu or call the box office at 732-255-0500.

Visitourwebsitefordetailedinformation www.ocean.edu/planet.htm

FRIDAYS7:00pm Wonders of the Winter Sky

8:15pmBad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions

SATURDAYS11:30am One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

1:00pm & 8:15pm Wonders of the Winter Sky2:30pm & 7:00pmBad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions

SUNDAYS11:30amThe Stars from My Backyard1:00pmWonders of the Winter Sky2:30pmBad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions

LASER SHOWS7:00pm • 8:15pm • 9:30pmFridays Feb. 24 & March 16

Saturdays Feb. 25 & March 17W I N T E R

S C h E D u L EFebruary-March

Let Us Entertain You!Let Us Entertain You!

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S e c o n d A n n u A l

SENIOR LIVING EXPOThursday,March15,2012

Ocean County College Gymnasium(HPEC) • Building #19

Expo Includes: Health & Wellness Screenings • PresentationsFree Food Samples from Area Eateries • Entertainment

Door Prizes & Free GiveawaysSponsored by:

reDuCeD tuItIOn FOr senIOrs!Ocean County residents 65 years of age or older, who are fully retired, may enroll in credit courses on a space available basis with a reduced tuition (not including textbooks). Registration will only be accepted the day before classes begin for the semester. For more information pleasecontacttheRegistration&Recordsofficeat732-255-0304.

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PhIlADElPhIAFlOWERShOW&luNChONThEMoshulu: “Aloha!Islandsofhawaii” Monday, March 12Step aboard the world’s largest four-masted historic sailing ship for a Hawaiian treat. Afterwards, celebrate the Philadelphia Flower Show, Hawaiian style! Enjoy 10 acres of great gardens, inspirational landscapes and fabulous shopping. Cost: $139

MuRAlARTSCITyTOuR&VANGOGh: PhiladelphiaMuseumofArtfeaturingaSpecialExhibit“VanGoghupClose” Thursday, April 19See many of the 3,000 gallery-quality paintings throughout the city. After the tour, enjoy lunch at Philadelphia’s Museum of Art on East Balcony. Time will be allowed after lunch to enjoy the special exhibit with audio tour and the museum. Cost: $139

SPRING IN CAPE MAY: BirdingCruise,EstateTourwithLunch & Shopping • Thursday, May 3Our “safari” will begin at Cape Island Creek Preserve, a critical migration stop. Enjoy lunch at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café before a guided tour of the Physick Estate. Cost: $119

BOSTONGETAWAy Monday, May 21–Thursday, May 24Your first full day will include a trip to Salem. The following day includes a tour of the Freedom Trail and continues to the North End of Boston’s Italian area. Your final day will conclude with a historical tour of Fenway Ball Park, home of the Red Sox, followed by a Farewell to Boston river lunch cruise. Please visit our website for full pricing details.

For pricing or additional information on our trips, check our website at www.ocean.edu/travel.

To register, call 732-255-0404.

TRAVElWIThuS!

tAKe A ClAss wIth us!Property Management for Adult Community Leaders

Do you know what is included in the scope of services that supports your adult community? Find out by taking this or many other courses offered at OCC! Go online to view our full catalog:

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the rewArDs OF BeInG A MeMBer!You are entitled to a variety of membership benefits,

including the Academy Rewards Program!yourbenefitsinclude:

Discounts, special offers, and incentives at local, regional, and national businesses when you use your OCC Academy Rewards Card. To see the full rewards listing, visit www.ocean.edu/rewards. Discounts on OCC Bookstore & Planetarium Gift Shop purchases.

Free Academy newsletters. Free OCC pool privileges during “open swim” sessions. Call 732-255-0406 for schedule.

If you did not receive or have lost your Academy for Lifelong Learning Rewards Card, please call 732-255-0469 or visit www.ocean.edu/rewards to get your new card. (Please Note: First issue cards are free-of-charge; however, there is a $10 replacement fee for lost cards.)

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