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.
September Program Chair – Thad Gabara
- Sept 2 – Rotary Club and “Service Above Self” –
Curious about Rotary and how it empowers everyday citizens to make
extraordinary change? Join us for a dynamic presentation hosted by Joe Steiner of
the Rotary Club of Summit / New Providence. Joe has a distinguished
career spanning over five decades in Chamber of Commerce management and
organizational consulting. He will explore Rotary’s global impact, local
service initiatives, and the inspiring story of “Service Above Self.”
Whether you’re passionate about community, looking to connect with
fellow change-makers, or simply want to learn how Rotary is evolving to
meet today’s needs, this talk will leave you informed, energized, and
invited to be part of something meaningful. [in-person and on Zoom – for access: [email protected]]
- Sept 9 – Stories That Move Us: Unleashing the Power of Creative Visual Storytelling – Our speaker Jason Schuler, co-owner of Awakened Films, a video production company in Madison NJ, will share how powerful visual storytelling can move audiences, shape culture, and build brand loyalty. Drawing on neuroscience, cultural history, and examples from his award-winning video portfolio, Jason will explain why authentic, emotionally resonant stories connect more deeply than ever in today’s AI-driven world. [in-person and on Zoom]
- Sept 16 – How to Transition into a Happy and Healthy Retirement – Our speaker James T. Clemens, PhD physicist, former AT&T employee and recently joined member of Old Guard, faced an unexpected early retirement during the AT&T’s major downsizing. Rather than return to the professional world, Jim embraced a bold new lifestyle—becoming a full-time international sailor. In this talk, he shares how he transitioned from corporate life to a decade of blue-water cruising with his wife, exploring exotic locations and meeting remarkable people along the way. Jim will also reflect on the emotional challenges of retirement, and how they transitioned, once again, after sailing by engaging in part-time work, home projects, and volunteering. [in-person and on Zoom]
- Sept 23 – How to Forget – Why do our minds hold on so tightly to the moments we wish we could leave behind? In this thought-provoking talk, Suborno Bari explores the nature of memory— why painful memories resurface so easily, while joyful ones often fade. Are there ways to forget what haunts us, or do those memories serve a deeper purpose? Drawing from psychology, philosophy, and personal experience, Bari asks: Can we forget? And more importantly—should we? Suborno is an omnivore of knowledge, is a student at NYU pursuing a double major in mathematics and physics, and at age 13, the youngest undergraduate ever at NYU. [in-person and on Zoom]
- Sept 30 – My Journey from High-Tech to Art – Guest speaker Miron Abramovici is Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He was a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Bell Labs, taught at Columbia, and co-founded a startup. He has 18 patents and more than 100 publications. He is co-author of the textbook Digital System Testing and Testable Design (IEEE Press 1995). But now he has a second career as an artist, doing sculpture, photography, and kinetic art. He had many exhibits and one of his artworks was in the Morris Museum. This talk will illustrate his unusual journey. [in-person and on Zoom]
October Birthday Emcee - Phil Apruzzese
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