Maintaining Balance in Active Retirement Communities

Staying active is the key to enjoying and prolonging your golden years. Living in active retirement communities helps you maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle, but making your fitness a regimen makes a real difference. For older adults, consistent, not vigorous, exercise is the way to go. As the body’s muscles and bones grow weaker … Read More

The Best Retirement Gift Ideas

If you’ve got someone in your life who is finally, after years and years of hard work, retiring, you’ll want some super retirement gift ideas to send your loved one off in style! After all, these are the golden years, so your loved one might as well enjoy them. Instead of doing the typical balloons, … Read More

Ideas for Multi Generational Activities

Planning multi generational activities can be stressful. But luckily, the experiences and laughs shared during a family vacation or outing usually far outweigh the headaches that go into the process. From great hikes in NJ to family picnic ideas and more, getting everyone involved from the start can really make a difference. If you’re looking … Read More

The Westlake Women’s Golf Association (WWGA) Charitable Gift to the 1LT Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund

On November 8th, 2016 key members of the Westlake Women’s Golf Association (WWGA) presented a charitable donation in the amount of $17,421.00 towards the 1LT Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund. This extraordinary amount was made possible thanks to the efforts of countless many who participated in the WWGA “Keep It Local” Charity tournament on … Read More

Moving Closer to Family: Life as Grandparents

Many grandparents are thrilled at the idea of seeing their grandchildren. After all, everyone knows that the fun part of being a grandparent is spoiling the grandkids and giving them back! That’s just one of the many benefits for grandparents looking after grandchildren in their golden years. Being a parent is wonderful but in many … Read More

How to Be the Best Grandparent

No matter how old a child is, chances are a trip to their grandparent’s house is one of their favorite things to do. Whether you’re new grandparents or have had your go around with this many times before, your relationship with your grandchild is going to have a lasting effect on both of your lives. … Read More

A Historic Day for the Westlake Women’s Golf Association (WWGA)

On August 18, 2016, the Westlake Women’s Golf Association (WWGA) made history! This was the first time that Westlake’s male golfers joined the women during Ladies Day to participate in the annual WWGA charity tournament. This year’s “Keep It Local” charity was the same as last year’s – the First Lieutenant Dennis W. Zelinski II … Read More

Italian Food at the Jersey Shore

Everyone knows that the East Coast is the BEST coast for Italian food, and truly, who doesn’t love a great pasta, seafood or Italian-style dish? You don’t need to be from Italy to love the flavor of Italian cooking. Lucky for us, the Jersey Shore is one of the best destinations besides the city of … Read More

“Run for the Roses” Ladies Member-Guest Tournament at Westlake Golf & Country Club

Thanks to the efforts of Cheryl Johnston, Mary MacAllister, and Diane O’Connor, 104 members of the Westlake Women’s Golf Association (WWGA) and their guests enjoyed the Kentucky Derby themed Member-Guest tournament at the Westlake Golf & Country Club on July 21st, 2016. In addition to the best ball “Stableford” golf tournament, participants enjoyed placing their … Read More

The NJPGA Assistant/Open Play Tournament

On June 20th the Westlake Golf and Country Club played host to the New Jersey PGA Assistant/Open Stroke play tournament.  A field of 50 Pro’s and Assistant competed. All expressed delight at playing at this very beautiful and challenging course. The Winner this year was Tyler Hall, the pro at The Upper Montclair County Club, … Read More