Happenings 'Round the Neighborhood
Happenings 'Round the Neighborhood is a podcast dedicated to providing timely and engaging coverage of our Baymen Men’s Club and active adult community, new and local events. We're just a bunch of retired guys who talk about topics of interest, reminisce about the old days, and have some fun. Our hosts and guests are passionate about our neighborhood and committed to bringing you the latest updates and insights, while not forgetting entertainment and a touch of humor.
Episodes
33 episodes
I've Got a Secret
In this episode, our friend, Michael Aloisi joins us in a game of I’ve Got a Secret. Play along with our panel and see if you can guess Michael’s secret.We discuss more Pet Peeves including more of seniors ordering off of...
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Episode 33
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1:21:21
Play Ball !
And that’s the theme of today’s Podcast.Everyone is excited for the upcoming 2025 Baseball season, with a lot of expectations for our teams here including the New York Mets, New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia Phillies.In this...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:02:21
2025 - 25 Years Since Y2K
Happy New Year to 2025. Would you believe it’s been 25 years since Y2K? Do you remember how many thought the world was going to end at midnight when all computer systems would fail around the world? We talk about what we recall of those days …a...
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Episode 32
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59:17
SPECIAL EDITION INTERVIEW - The Sullivans - Around the World in 120 Days
Phil recently sat down with Joan and Clem Sullivan, our friends, neighbors, and fellow residents in our community. They discussed their cruise adventure Around the World in 120 Days. Joan and Clem talk about how they prepared for t...
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Episode 31
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1:02:53
Portion Sizes to Secret Surprises
We start out this Podcast with some Fanmail we received on our recent Veterans Podcast, our new 25 MPH Speed Limit signs, and using Zelle for payments for our Men's Club Dues and events.Did everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving? This leads...
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Episode 30
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1:24:53
We Give Thanks to Our Veterans
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 militar...
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Episode 29
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1:31:02
Our Dues Are Due...Zelle It
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 som...
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Episode 28
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1:18:42
SPECIAL EDITION Interview with Tom Valledolmo - A Career in Sports Journalism
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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57:16
So, What's The Story?
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...
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Episode 26
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1:26:28
SPECIAL EDITION Interview with Cindy Varamo - Save the Turtles
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 “...
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Episode 25
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38:46
Seniors Just Want to Have Fun
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 ...
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Episode 24
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1:34:21
SPECIAL EDITION Interview with John O'Reilly - A former Director of Marketing for the NY Cosmos Soccer Team
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...
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Episode 23
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41:30
Standings, Stand-Up, and Stocks
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...
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Episode 22
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1:10:52
Ice Cream Cones to Doggy Bones
Summer is here! Remember those days when you heard the sound of the ice cream truck coming down your street? Phil, Jay, and Larry reminisce about those days. What was your favorite? Bob Golomb starts up a new series on New Jersey with a segment...
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Episode 20
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1:09:08
SPECIAL EDITION Interview with Ray Mann - The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald
In this episode, Phil Hessemer sits 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...
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Episode 19
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1:05:27
We Learn Something New Every Day
We're back with a full episode. Phil is joined by Joe Bartolo and Larry Thomas to discuss 'Is a Strawberry a Berry?' and a game of 'Name that Sound'. Joe B. introduces two new segments called 'Did You Know?' and 'Just in Case'...
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Episode 18
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1:17:42
SPECIAL EDITION Interview with Frank Johnson - Our Community Pickleball Ambassador
In this episode, Phil talks with Frank Johnson, a fellow Baymen Men’s Club member and the Pioneer and Ambassador of Pickleball in our Community. Frank talks about the origins of Pickleball in general and how it got started i...
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Episode 17
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56:07
SPECIAL EDITION Interview with Angelo Corbo - Our Community Choral Director
In this episode, Bob Masciangelo sits down with Angelo Corbo, a fellow Baymen Men’s Club member, Musical Director for the Chorus and a contributor to the Performing Arts Group. Bob gets Angelo talking about growing up with his music influ...
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Episode 16
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47:33
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
"Take me out to the ballgame ... root, root, root for the home team."That's what this podcast is all about. Phil goes down to Port St. Lucie Florida, Clover Park, home of the Port St. Lucie Mets Spring Training Facility to see a few M...
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Episode 15
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40:31
SPECIAL EDITION Interview with Bob Golon - A Baseball Historian
In this Podcast Tom Valledolomo talks with Bob Golon, the Lead Editor of our community newsletter The Breeze and a Baseball\Sports Historian. Bob has written a book on New Jersey Baseball and published numerous articles on the topic of Baseball...
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Episode 14
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43:04
Be My Valentine...Pass It On
In this episode Jay and Larry join Phil to reply to a few emails received on our Winter Games segment last month. Joe B. talks with our friends at the Coastal Financial Group on Guaranteed Lifetime Income Plans. Phil, Jay, and Larry recap the r...
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Episode 13
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1:08:20
Happy New Year - Winter Fun
Happy New Year to all of our listeners. In this episode Jay and Larry join Phil to talk about snow days as kids, playing outside in the snow, and later come back to talk about lunches they ate when came in from the cold. Tommy V. ho...
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Episode 12
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1:20:48
SPECIAL EDITION Interview with Doug Rattazzi - Toys for Tots
In this episode, Phil talks with Doug Rattazzi to discuss the beginnings of Toys for Tots, his involvement over the years, and how you can continue to donate toys and volunteer your time. For the past 21 years, Doug has been actively involved w...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:23
Happy Holidays and Find the Song Title
As we enter the month of December, we wish all of our listeners and sponsors a Happy Holidays from all of us here at Happenings 'Round the Neighborhood. This episode Phil, Bob, and Jay start off talking about some End of Year Scams we've experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:20:21
Veterans, Friends, and Turkeys
This month Jay joins Phil and Bob to reminisce about Thanksgiving celebrations from years past. Peter Reimann, our community Webmaster, joins Phil for a discussion on QR Codes, what are they, where do we already see them, and how we can e...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:29:07