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).
- Feb 7 -- Allen Hamilton will lead a discussion on Income Tax software.
- Feb 21 -- John Tomaszewski sharing his experience with voice activated assistants, using "Alexa" as an example.
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. Mort O'Shea is the Chair. (973) 813-7392, [email protected]
- Feb14 – Migrants—how many are truly seeking asylum? What should we do . . . build walls, increase the number of asylum judges, pass new legislation?
Trips Scheduled (For Old Guard members and their 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.
February Program Chair – Pete Bolton
- Feb 7 – "Current Financial Market Promises and Perils" will be laid out by Old Guard member and returning speaker David G. Dietze, JD, CFA, CFP, managing principal, senior portfolio strategist at Peapack Private Wealth Management. David's widely-respected opinions are heard on TV, most recently on Bloomberg, TD Ameritrade Network, and Fox. Currently David also heads the Suburban Chamber of Commerce. [in-person & on Zoom – for access: [email protected]mitoldguard.org]
- Feb 14 – "GRACE Helping Neighbors" – GRACE founder Amanda Parrish Block, recipient of the Union County Women of Excellence Reward, will explain GRACE’s role in ministering to Summit area residents with 16,000 lbs. of food each week to over 500 families, plus coats for the winter and many other helping services. [in-person & on Zoom]
- Feb 21 – "Private Art Market Today" – The real art market today and how it works, explained by Vivian Brodie, a well-respected expert in the contemporary art market. She headed both online sales and mid-season post-war contemporary sales for Christie’s until she left to start her own successful art consultancy, working closely with artists and collectors alike. [in-person & on Zoom]
- Feb 28 – "Summit Area YMCA – Covid behind Us" –Returning speaker Paul Kieltyka, president and CEO, will explain trends that the Summit Y is seeing, now in its 136th year: many more groups, young and old (did someone say pickleball?) coming back after Covid, including new fitness trends and local outreach. [in-person & on Zoom]
March Birthday emcee -- Mort O'Shea
March Program Chair Jim Blinn
- March 7 -- "Finding Common Ground in Divided Times: An Introduction to Braver Angels" -- Cindy Mullock, New Jersey state coordinator for Braver Angels, will describe the mission of Braver Angels. As a nonprofit organization, Braver Angels is committed to finding common ground and is equally balanced between conservatives and progressives at every level of leadership. The organization works in communities, on college campuses, in the media, and in the halls of political power to depolarize American politics through grassroots organizing based on patriotic empathy and the idea that our love for our country is shown by our concern for our fellow citizens. [in-person & on Zoom]
- March 14 -- "Under-appreciated Excellence: The Pianism of Duke Ellington" -- Marcel Simon, retired from Northrop Grumman and jazz aficionado, whose knowledge was gained from semi-obsessive listening over 45 years of jazz fandom and discussions with numerous jazz experts, will focus on Ellington’s piano style with a few biographical details supplemented by excerpts from various performances recorded during Ellington’s life. [in-person & on Zoom]
- March 21 -- "Understanding the Most Common Types of Arthritis in Older Adults" -- Dr. Dimitri Baldwin, DPT, COMT, and owner of Blueprint Physical Therapy and Wellness, will define what arthritis exactly is, its common symptoms, treatment, and short and long-term management techniques, including the difference between cortisone injections and gel injections. [in-person & on Zoom]
- March 28 -- "Islam: Religion, Beliefs, Practices, and Facts" -- Saba Laeeq, co-chair, Interfaith Committee, Islamic Community & Cultural Center (ICCC Parsippany), will provide both a historical overview of Islam and of Islam today. Islam is one of the major religions in the world with almost two billion Muslims around the world, just slightly fewer than Christianity, and yet there are misinformation and myths surrounding it. She is looking forward to answering your questions about Islam. [in-person & on Zoom]
April Birthdays emcee -- John Baxter
