Life in the Village

Autumn

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:05:26 0300

The leaves are just beginning to turn here in the Village. Its difficult to choose a favorite season because all four bring such beauty to our lovely surroundings. October is a busy month it seems. Lots going on here in the Village as well as in town (Red Bank) and all overMonmouth County. You will never be bored here!

Of course, the pool season is over for this year. Many of us miss our daily soak (well some actually swim). The Bocce season ended recently too. Bocce is becoming more and more popular. I understand their awards lunch was fabulous and extremely well-attended.

But, Autumn brings with it beautiful golfing weather. Folks are out playing tennis, kayaking, fishing and just walking about - its just a pleasure to be outdoors.

The Best Kept Secret in Monmouth County

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:05:19 0300

If you are 55 or older, a wonderful opportunity for an active lifestyle is found in Shadow Lake Village in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Pool has opened!

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:48:12 0300

The pool opened to beautiful weather on Memorial Day Weekend. The weather has continued to be good and the pool has seen lots of action. Come on down, the water is fine!

Spring Has Sprung!

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:49:49 0300

Last Night we Painted the Village Green!

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:01:01 0300

Villagers came out in the greenest finery to celebrate St. Patty's Day at the clubhouse last night. Of course, corned beef and cabbage topped the menu. Irish music and dancing completed the evening. A good time was had by all!

Fabulous Fakes in Rehearsal

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:54:48 0300

The "Fakes" began rehearsing last week in preparation for their June 13th opening night. The show is called: "In the Neighborhood" and it contains songs written by Stoller and Leiber - prolific writers who wrote songs for some of the greatest artists of all time. Our director, Marlene Ellman says: "This is going to be our best show ever."

Welcom to ellenorrego.com

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:33:08 0300

Tomorrow is the 1st of February and its supposed to be 65 degrees! In the next couple of days, most residents will have received their Chatterboxes and hopefully seen my ad introducing this new website about Shadow Lake Village.

I want you to know, this is a work in progress. While I've spent an enormous amount of time adding content to this website, its never going to be complete. I will keep adding news, pictures, information - as I find it. I'm hoping it becomes a go-to place when residents (and those interested in becoming residents) need information.

So, I hope you like what you see already, but just know, there's a whole lot more to come. Enjoy and please share your thoughts about my new site!

~ Ellen

Fabulous Fakes

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:17:12 0300

Last night, 'Fabulous Fakes' hopefuls met at the Clubhouse for the first get-togther of the year. There was a big crowd including lots of new faces! Director, Marlene Ellman reviewed some of the music for the show and went over rehearsal times, etc. The dates for the show: June 13th, 14th and 15th. Obviously, tickets are not on sale yet, but my advice to you is: Get'em early! This show will sell out fast! Yours truly can't wait to get her "hammy" self back on stage, LOL. Stay tuned for more updates, though my lips are somewhat sealed ;-)

PS: Every resident that showed up, made it into the cast!
PSS: A good time was had by all.

Our First Snowfall

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:37:36 0300

No complaints from me! January 21st, it finally snowed! Most of the snowbirds missed this one! If you're reading this from sunny Florida or anywhere else, rest assured that those of us braving winter in New Jersey are doing just fine. Our new landscaper/snow remover (should be a more concise way of saying that) did a spectacular job of clearing the streets, and the sidewalks too. Kudos to them for a job well done!

Someone who shall go nameless, told me he played golf yesterday! Unseasonably warm weather is upon us. Like I said, no one is complaining.

Above is proof positive, Shadow Lake Village is enjoyable all year round.

National Association of Realtors Weekly Report

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:47:30 0300

FROM OUR ECONOMIST - NAR released its pending home sales index figure last week, and for the second month in a row, the index is up. What's more, the index has broken 100. That's significant because the only other time the index has hit 100 in recent years is when the home buyer tax credit was available. "It is the natural, organic power of great affordability conditions and job creation that is bringing the index level up," says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "This is a very encouraging sign."