Technology User Group (TUG) Discussions for all users at all levels via Zoom, after the regular meeting, at about 11:45 a.m. (First and fourth Tuesdays of the month).
Nov 2 -- Gave our time slot to the Book Group. Discussion on Jerry Izenberg's new novel After the Fire.
Nov 23 -- Quarterly discussion of issues - potentially Windows 11, possible Holiday gift ideas, etc.
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, Chair, [email protected]
- Nov 16 -- Mort O'Shea will moderate a discussion on the question, “Is compromise a dirty word? Have we become so partisan that we can’t meet in the middle anymore?”
Trips Scheduled (For Old Guard members and guests)
- No trips for the duration of the COVID crisis
Walkers Group walks are suspended during the COVID-19 shutdown and will resume when it is safe. Please stay tuned.
November Program Chair – John Tomaszewski
- Nov 2 "Ancient Man" – John Tomaszewski, Old Guard member, amateur archaeologist, retired from marketing at Dun and Bradstreet, discusses the development of Man/Woman through time from our earliest recognizable relatives through our ancient cultures. Along this path, milestones in human development are highlighted. [video]
- Nov 9 "Newark – Then and Now" – Award-winning sports journalist Jerry Izenberg will describe the Newark that was, the riot in 1967, and its aftermath. He will view them through the lens of his recently published first novel (following 13 nonfiction books), "After the Fire: Love and Hate in the Ashes of 1967".[video]
- Nov 16 "Super Bowl Memories" – Jerry Izenberg will return to share his Super Bowl memories—both well-known stories and little-known ones. He will be able to draw on the 53 Super Bowls he covered (Super Bowl I through Super Bowl LIII). [video conference – contact [email protected]]
- Nov 23 "There's a Lot More to AARP Than Meets the Eye" – Dave Mollen, Old Guard member and retired president of New Jersey AARP, will surprise you with everything AARP does for America. [video conference]
- Nov 30 "Traditional Chinese Medicine" – Saikumar Gandapodi, a board-certified practicing acupuncturist in Iselin, presents the many treatment methods in traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbology, including acupuncture, Ayurveda (traditional Hindu medicine), and herbal medicine. [video conference]
December Birthdays – Tony Cannone
December Program Chair – Larry Cunningham
- Dec 7 "Bank Risk Management & Stress Testing:" – Brian Cunningham, global markets risk manager for Bank of America, will discuss how the banking industry utilizes risk management. He will cover the objectives and scope of stress testing imposed by the Federal Reserve Bank. [video conference]
- Dec 14 "Summit Old Guard Holiday Party" - Joe Regan, a professional piano bar player, will return to Old Guard to play music and holiday songs to accompany a holiday party for the Old Guard. [video conference]
- Dec 21 "Radiology & Radiation Oncology" – Dr. Molly Gabel, radiation oncology medical director for Summit Health (formerly Summit Medical Group) Cancer Center, will speak about current radiation technology for treating cancer. [video conference]
- Dec 28 - No Program Scheduled. Happy Holidays!
January Birthdays – (emcee to be named)
