Come for the Programs . . .
* Since the Covid shutdown ended, we have been running in-person meetings with "hybrid" access by Zoom. To join by Zoom send a request to [email protected]
Meetings start at 9:30 AM with coffee and socializing. At 10:00 we sit down, sing a song or two, and hear a few jokes & announcements. The day's invited speaker starts at around 10:30. Visitors are asked to arrive by 10:00 AM to sign in.
Note: For the present, in-person attendance requires full Covid vaccination. Face masks are optional.
Programs consist of stimulating talks by people such as past governors, mayors, politicians, physicians, Nobel Prize winners, judges, professors, historians, scientists, authors, economists, journalists, financial advisors, medical specialists, conservationists, etc. The following Q&A is lively. Put on your business casual attire or jacket & tie (or something more casual from May to September) and attend a meeting with us. All visitors are welcome. Admission is free.
Stay for the Friends*
After the meetings, many members join together to have lunch at various local restaurants.
In addition to the weekly meetings, there are activity groups for golf, bridge, hiking, trips, computer help, tennis and more.
* Or, as one member put it recently, "Come for the Jokes, Stay for the Talks", since we start each meeting by singing a few songs and enjoying a few jokes :-)
Policy on Weather Cancellations
During very bad weather or when the NPPC is unavailable to us, our meetings simply move online with Zoom. We will post a notice at this website and send an email to members.
For more information:
On Retiring – A Stimulating Road Ahead
Where will you find a sense of purpose and satisfaction? How will you find mental stimulus and a sense of community? Click on this PDF file to consider an answer to these questions.
Donations to Old Guard are welcome and greatly appreciated (although they are not tax deductible).
Dues are $55 a year with a $10 early-payment discount, and can be paid using this dues link.
February Program Chair – DJ Peron
- Feb 4 – The State of Energy Markets in New Jersey – Speaker Erick Ford has served at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and has made significant contributions to energy policy, cybersecurity, and alternative vehicle development. He will share his experience regarding energy markets in New Jersey, which may include utility policies, energy efficiency, solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles, hydrogen, nuclear energy, renewable natural gas, fuel cells, and incentive programs, among various other critical emerging topics. [video to appear]
- Feb 11 – The Surrealist Art Movement – Our speaker Dr. Didier Peron will describe the Dada and Surrealist movements of the 20th century, which have been the subjects of his fascination and research. He will show how Dadaism emerged during World War I as a rebellious movement against the war and the establishment, and how surrealism came to be born. These two movements have been of extreme importance in the evolution of art from post-war modern art up to our present days. The presentation will be like a stroll in a museum with many art representations shown. [in-person and on Zoom – for access: [email protected]]
- Feb 18 – Current and Future Trends in Summit –Invited speaker Elizabeth Fagan, MD, is the mayor of Summit, NJ, and has been an active resident there for more than 20 years. She will discuss recent and future projects for Summit. Some of her updates will be about the coming old firehouse land project and street blockage for restaurant dining. State regulations for affordable housing is a topic that affects all municipalities in New Jersey. Bring your questions about Summit and trends among many NJ cities and towns. [in-person and on Zoom]
- Feb 25 – Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids – Our speaker Marykate Vaughn, AuD, CCC-A, is a doctor of audiology affiliated with Summit Health. She will speak about the various ways to test hearing in children and adults. She will discuss the large variety of hearing aid devices on the market with their pros and cons. She will also discuss the common reasons why people end up not using their hearing aids and the remediating solutions. Dr. Vaughn has over 30 years of experience in audiology. Bring your questions about hearing and aids. [in-person and on Zoom]
March Birthdays emcee – Jim Burgmeyer
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