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).
Mar. 2 -- Tax Preparation Software - TY 2020. Allen Hamilton - discussion leader.
Mar. 23 -- John Tomaszewski will lead a discussion on How to effectively use Alexa / Siri / Cortana
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]
- Mar. 9 -- Mort will moderate a discussion on the question of "What changes would you like to see in a federal tax bill?"
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.
March Program Chair - Jay Leatherbee
- Mar. 2 "Women in the Revolutionary War" - Joel Farkas, a well-known lecturer at The Florham Institute for Lifelong Learning at Fairleigh Dickinson University, will talk about the support roles women played in the Revolutionary War including aspects little known to this day, such as the story of a woman who dressed as a man in order to fight on the front lines.. [video conference]
- Mar. 9 "Shipwrecked on a Deserted Island" - Old Guardian Jay Leatherbee will relate his experiences with five other people on a chartered 40-foot sailboat shipwrecked in the Bahamas. A storm came up suddenly on an overnight sail, and they tried unsuccessfully to seek refuge. They were washed up on a coral reef on an uninhabited island where Jay was marooned for six days before being rescued. [video conference – Contact: [email protected]]
- Mar. 16 "March Outlook 2021" - David G. Dietze, managing principal, senior portfolio strategist at Peapack Private Wealth Management, will speak on the outlook for markets in 2021. How will the new Biden administration affect the economy and the markets? How should you best position your investments amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout? What potential tax changes may occur and how might they affect your income? [video conference]
- Mar. 23 "The U.S. Constitution" - Old Guard member, Nolan Asch, will be speaking about a very timely topic: the U.S. Constitution. He says to develop a deep understanding of the U.S. Constitution, we need to understand the events before, during, and after the May to September 1787 meeting in Philadelphia that we now call the Constitutional Convention. [video conference]
- Mar. 30 "Banking Now and the Future" - Kevin Cummings, CEO and chairman of Investors Bank, which has become the 50th largest bank in the U.S., will talk about the history of banking since it became more regulated after 2008. He will also offer thoughts on expectations for the next four years. [video conference]
April Birthdays – Joe McMenamy
April Program Chair - Bob van der Valk
- Apr. 6 "Passport to Penguins" - Vanessa Darras, naturalist, Somerset County Park Commission, will take you to the bottom of the globe in an adventure in learning about our black and white waddle-y friends, the penguins. She will discuss their varieties, their environment, their diet, and more. [video conference]
- Apr. 13 'Yoga" - Raghuvir (Ravi) Rustagi, yoga teacher, author, retired nuclear engineer, will discuss the history and traditions of yoga and its relevance to the total health of seniors. Yoga asanas and pranayama postures will be demonstrated for performance in your chair. Join this Zoom class in your active-wear, having breakfasted at least one hour before. [video conference]
- Apr. 20 "The Art of Persuasion and Effective Negotiation" - Laurence D. Eichen, attorney, negotiator, mediator. This presentation centers on The Power of E=MC5, a unique formula that will exponentially improve anyone's negotiation abilities, Whether for business purposes or to improve personal relationships. Emphasis will be on the five core components of the formula: Commitment, Confidence, Courage, Compassion, and Calmness. [video conference]
- Apr. 27 "World Oil Analysis" - Tom Kloza, oil price information service analyst, will discuss downstream oil markets from the perspective of his four decades of providing expert commentary to print and electronic media (Marketwatch, NPR Marketplace, Bloomberg Financial Markets) during times of oil volatility. [video conference]
May Birthdays - Kai Heyer
