Technology User Group (TUG) Discussions for all users at all levels via Zoom, after the regular meeting at approximately 11:45 a.m. (First and fourth Tuesdays of the month).
July 7 -- Mitch Erickson will continue his discussion of What Does Our post COVID-19 Technology World Look Like.
July 28 -- Jim Fagin will discuss another segment of the Nov 2019 NYT's Magazine's Future of the Internet issue. This one is on China's Internet
Timely Topics Discussion via Zoom, with participation encouraged from all in attendance. Usually at 11:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday. Mort O'Shea, Chairman (973) 813-7393, [email protected]
- July 14 -- Topic: Voting by Mail: Voter Fraud or Voter Empowerment?
Trips Scheduled (For Old Guard members and guests)
- No trips for the duration of the COVID crisis
Group walks have been suspended for the time being due to the COVID-19 shutdown. They will resume when it appears to be safe – with suitable social-distancing measures in place, of course. Please stay tuned.
July Program Chair – Don Young
- July 7 "How We Deal with Aging and Where Will It Take Place?" – Speaker Gladys Harris is certified in aging life care, in geriatric care, and in dementia practice. she leads the Olive Group, LLC. whose motto is, “Providing families peace of mind.” Gladys will consider how one goes about evaluating appropriate assisted living options, including home care services, CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Community), and nursing home facilities. (Rescheduled from March 17) [video conference]
- July 14 "My Life as a Performing Pianist" – Speaker Joe Regan is a pianist and singer from Cranford who performs in piano bars and shows in NYC, NJ, Provincetown, Florida and on cruises. Joe will talk from his favorite venue, the piano, and will offer some songs that will be sure to entertain. [video conference. For access contact [email protected]]
- July 21 "Race 2020 – Understanding What We’re Seeing and Where We Go From Here" – Frank Bolden, Old Guard member, will address the questions: What is the difference between the protests after the death of Eric Garner in 2014 and the death of George Floyd in 2020? Where does the country go from here? What roles are open for you to play? Frank is a member of Old Guard, a retired EVP at J&J, has served as Chairman of the Board of Overlook Hospital and of the United Church of Christ, and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Vermont. [video conference]
- July 28 "Fitness for All of Us, Per our Needs" – Don Young, Old Guard Member, will discuss physical and mental health issues, based on 60 years of informed experience, that relate to all of us especially as we grow older. [video conference]
August Birthdays – John Baxter
- Aug. 4 "Overview of the Sikh Heritage" – Kavneet Singh, the national resource and advocacy officer of the American Sikh Council, will discuss the Sikh heritage. He will cover an overview of the Sikh religion from its founding about 550 years ago and include information on the founders, their revelatory teachings, the Sikh identity, the foundational principles, the 'gurdwara' (house of prayer), and the contributions of Sikhs to interfaith dialogue and harmony. [video conference]
- Aug. 11 "The Seeing Eye's Breeding Program" – Don MacGowan, volunteer program coordinator for outreach for The Seeing Eye, will discuss their highly regarded breeding program. He will describe why certain breeds are selected, how dogs are screened and selected for breeding, what is the science behind the process, and what puppies experience early on to prepare them for their roles. [video conference]
- Aug. 18 "Climate Change: Where Are We Now?" – James Miller, Ph.D. is a professor of earth system science at Rutgers University. He will provide an update on where we are now on the science and impact of climate change. Climate change tends to exacerbate of our existing societal problems, both locally and globally, and the talk will put climate change into the larger context of our current social, economic, and political discourse. [video conference]
- Aug. 25 "Eleanor Roosevelt: Woman of Many Causes" – Nolan Asch, an Old Guard member, will describe her important contributions to our society. He will discuss how she spent most of her life fighting for the underprivileged as a true pioneer in the fight for civil rights. He will also describe how she blazed an effective and pragmatic trail for women's rights and continued her work through the UN after FDR's death. [video conference]
September Birthdays – Herb Waddell
