Technology User Group (TUG) Discussions for all users at all levels via hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) after the regular meeting, at about 11:45 a.m. (first and fourth Tuesdays of the month).
- June 4 – Apple & Microsoft future AI strategy
- June 25 – Intro to Quantum Computing
Timely Topics Discussion in-person and via Zoom, with participation encouraged from all in attendance. Usually at 11:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.
- July 9 – The topic will be "Long Term Care Insurance. What are your personal experiences? Should the government subsidize it via income tax deductions like they do for health insurance? Should it be covered by Medicare and Medicaid?
Trips Scheduled (For Old Guard members and their guests)
Post-Covid trips are now being planned. Stay tuned.
Walkers Group walks or hikes are once again feasible – but this group needs a chair or coordinator. Any volunteers?
video to appear July Program Chair – Tom Leane
- July 2 – Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County NJ -- Our speaker is Gary Greenberg, Executive Director and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County. Gary will recount how he has dedicated his career to developing the organization's programs and partnerships which benefit thousands of at-risk youth in Hudson County. [video]
- July 9 – Advances in Cancer Research -- Speaker Pat Morin, PhD., is the Deputy Scientific and Communications Director for the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, based in New York. He will discuss the history of the institute, its programs at 11 research centers around the U.S. and Europe, and current developments in cancer research [video to appear]
- July 16 – Landscape Painting: Symbolism – Old Guard’s own Mike Martin will make a presentation. After a career in the pharmaceutical industry, Mike has devoted his time to studying art and painting. He has studied at the Arts Students League in NYC and the Summit Center for Visual Arts. Mike will relate the importance of symbolism in landscape painting and show us specific examples. [video to appear]
- July 23 – Seton Hall Pirates Insight – Speaker Bryan Felt, Seton Hall University Athletic Director, will tell the story of Seton Hall athletics, including the recent NIT championship, the building of a new basketball practice facility, and the success of other sports teams, notably golf. He will also share his knowledge of what NIL is (name, image, likeness) and how the NIL portal works. [in-person and on Zoom – For access: [email protected]]
- July 30 – The Success of a 150-Year-Old Educational Institution – Speaker Michael Gomez, Ed.D., President of St. Peter’s Preparatory School, will describe this downtown Jersey City institution that educates students from all over New Jersey and New York City. Dr. Gomez will also describe how student aid works, the continuing process of updating 150-year-old historic structures, and the tremendous success of its student body. [in-person and on Zoom]
August Birthdays emcee - Bob Eng
August Program Chair - Pete Bolton
- August 6 – International Law – Speaker Jerry DeFrancisco will talk about international law in theory and practice. Dr. DeFrancisco has had a long and distinguished career in management serving as president, Humanitarian Services, American Red Cross, and 30 years at AT&T serving in various executive positions. He has had extensive experience in international business affairs. [in-person and on Zoom]
- August 13 – How Do You Know the Good Stuff? – Empire Antiques is a vast collection of large and small old objects, valuable and not so valuable, housed in a two story building in Hightstown. Much of the inventory comes from high-end estate sales. Auctions are held from time to time. Sonnie Baden and the business founder & owner Gene Pascucci will describe the collection and the business. [in-person and on Zoom]
- August 20 – How to Turn an Old Barn into an Arts Center – Speaker Leslie Workman, board
president, Farmstead Arts in Basking Ridge, will describe the mission
and activities of the center, which include classes, art exhibitions,
concerts, and performances. [in-person and on Zoom]
- August
27 – Reminiscences of a World War II Combat Veteran – At our meeting,
100-year-old Sydney Levit will be interviewed by Summit resident Suzanne
Currie who will ask him about his experiences before, during and after
his wartime service. [in-person and on Zoom]
September Birthdays emcee - Philip Apruzzese
