Happenings 'Round the Neighborhood

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   The 50th Anniversary of “The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald”
                                                  was November 10, 2025.
 
This is a Podcast Classic from June 2024 when Phil sat with Ray "Seadawg" Mann, a fellow Baymen Men’s Club member, who spent a career at sea in the Merchant Marines.

Now, Gordon Lightfoot wrote and sang the song “The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald” but Ray was there that fateful day on the SS Arthur Anderson following that doomed ship. In this interview, Ray talks about what it was like growing up sailing on the Long Island Sound, his time in the Merchant Marine Academy, and his first voyage on Lake Superior after graduating from the Academy.

This is a must listen.

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It's November, and the month we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11. In this we Podcast we talk to a few of our friends, fellow Baymen Men's Club Members, and veterans. Joining us are Tony Guerriero, Greg LaSala, and Chip Scheckler who all served in the Vietnam War.

Listen as they tell their stories from the time they were drafted or enlisted, through Boot Camp, their eventual deployment to their destinations, to what it was like for them after they returned home.

Listen to them tell about the Pet Python, the Hofbrauhaus Brawl, the attempt to rescue The Pueblo, Motorcycle Riding Auditions, "What was that Mystery Meat I just  ate?", and more.

Thank you for listening.

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Today we take on a topic that many of us around our community have been talking about for a long time and that is "Why don't more people volunteer to join the various committees we have within our community?" We are not alone as this is common among the many active 55 and over communities in our area and around the country. What are your thoughts?

Joe Varamo brings us his new cooking segment called "Let's Eat" with one of his favorite recipes he want to share with you.

Joe B. has another "Did You Know?" tip.

Pam Camiscioni, a local relator from The Van Dyk Group, one of our new Podcast Sponsors, talks with Joe B, about how to prepare to sell your home. From staging it to setting a price.

Ron D. tells us what is happening around our neighborhood in the coming months.

And Richie the Jokeman is back to bring us a few laughs.

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Phil talks with Rob Sofie, a friend and a fellow Baymen Men's Club Member, who is an active volunteer at the local Tuckerton Food Pantry. Rob discusses the overall objective of the food pantry, some of those who are recipients of the food pantry's services, who donates to the food pantry, his role when he volunteers his time each week, and their ongoing need for contributions and volunteers each week allowing them to continue to provide these much-needed services.

If you ever wondered these same questions and have an interest in getting involved with this food pantry, please listen in. It will answer your questions and hopefully inspire you to also get involved.

Enjoy.

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It’s September and that means the end of summer and ‘Back to School’ time. Phil, Joe B., and Jay reminisce about what it was like for them, at the end of the summer vacation, to go back to school when we were young.

We follow up with a discussion with a few friends and former teachers including Denise Quinn-Hesse and Cindy Varamo and talk about what it was like from a teacher’s perspective to return back to school with some stories from back in the day.

And Ron D. tells us “What’s Happening” on our neighborhood in the coming months.

Enjoy.

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"Two Guys Talking Sports" - Tommy V and Jay bring you their 2025 NFL Season Predictions including how they predict our local teams will do including the Jets, Giants, and the Eagles.

Do you agree...or not?

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In this episode, we bring back A Podcast Classic from July 2023.  Phil interviewed our friend Ed Mahlstadt and discussed his long singing career, his various bands, the people he met and played with along the way, his radio jingles and interviews, the band’s philanthropy, and his development of the Performing Arts Workshop in our community that will be performing once again in September in the clubhouse.

Look for details on the Kiosk in your email and on the Kiosk for the next Performing Arts Workshop in our Ballroom. 

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In this episode, our friend, Gerri Knego joins us in a game of “I’ve Got a Secret”.  Play along with Tommy V. and our panel and see if you can guess Gerri’s secret.

We read some Fan Mail in response to our recent segments on Time Sharing, Summer Grilling, and Restaurant Pet Peeves.

I scream. You scream. We all scream for Ice Cream. 
Cup or cone? Hard or soft serve? What is your favorite flavor?

We start a new segment called “What’s Cooking?” where guests will share their favorite recipes. This episode Linda Bartolo shares her appetizer recipe.

 Ron D. tells us “What’s Happening” on our neighborhood.

 And Richie the Joke Man shares a few laughs.

Enjoy the show and the last weeks of your Summer.

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In this episode, Joe Varamo, our Baymen Men’s Club ‘Kitchen King’, joins Phil and Joe B. to discuss outdoor BBQ grilling. They talk about charcoal vs propane, their favorite meals, recipes, and cooking with a smoker.
 
Joe B. meets with Nick DeGrande of Steamway, one of our newest sponsors, where Nick talks about the various services his company offers including steam cleaning your carpets, furniture and tile. 

The guys talk about more Pet Peeves and some new rules, they aren’t too fond of, introduced at one of their favorite local restaurants.

Tommy V, and Jay present our Major League Baseball Predictions for the second half of the season. Will your favorite team make it to the Post-Season?

 Ron D. brings us what is HAPPENING in our neighborhood in the coming months.

 And Richie the Joke man again brings us a few laughs.

Enjoy and Happy Summer.

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It's Summertime! It's that time of year when the pool is open, people are going to the beach, enjoying the outdoors, bar-b-ques are cooking, and everyone is enjoying themselves and having a good time.

Phil, Joe, and Jay start out with some discussion on the month of June and the beginning of summer. They also start up a discussion on the recent US Treasury's decision to discontinue the penny, They reminisce how they used the penny back in the day, collected them, have little use for them today, and how we are moving into a cashless society. What are your thoughts?

Joe and Lynn Bartolo hosted a cocktail party for some friends who own Timeshares. They discussed why they decided on this purchase, where they are located, and their enjoyment. But they also discuss the maintenance fees, periodic re-assessments, and their exit strategy for some point in the future. Would they do it again? Take a listen and find out from their experiences.

Do you own a Timeshare? Let us know your thoughts.

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