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 info@summitoldguard.org
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.
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 follow-up 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.
November Program Chair - Terry Dwyer
- Nov 4 - Making the Case for Public Art – Our speakers are Estelle Fournier and Vivian Furman Rubin of Summit Public Art (SPA). SPA is a volunteer-based city organization whose mission is to bring art to public spaces throughout Summit. Since 2002, SPA has installed over 100 pieces of temporary art throughout the community, including artists of national and international renown. Estelle Fournier has been a longtime board member of SPA and is founder of Partner in Art, a boutique art advisory firm. Vivian Furman Rubin has been involved with SPA since its inception and has also been a docent at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey for many years. Together, Estelle and Vivian have experienced firsthand the value of public art—which led to Summit being recognized as one of the seven “New Jersey Towns with Great Art Scenes” (https://thedigestonline.com/new-jersey/new-jersey-art-towns/). They also will speak about the many challenges that come with the pursuit of public art. [in-person and on Zoom]
- Nov 11 - Palliative Care: How It Is Carried Out at Overlook and/or Home – Medical Director Abdul Mondul, MD leads the Palliative Care team at Overlook Medical Center. The team is dedicated to facilitating conversations with patients and their families regarding their understanding of their medical condition and aligning care and treatment with their goals and wishes. Social Worker Jessamyn Tabakin, LCSW and Chaplain Sarah Galo, M.Div bring their backgrounds in psychosocial and spiritual support to complement and enhance care of patients with life limiting illnesses. The team will demystify the role of palliative care in guiding and supporting patients towards care that encompasses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. [in-person and on Zoom]
- Nov 18 - Without Early Diagnosis, ATTR-CM Can Lead to Impaired Quality of Life – Dr. Sabahat Bokhari, MD, will discuss amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), an under-diagnosed and progressive disease that can lead to heart failure, commonly experienced as shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, and swelling of the legs. Being aware of the symptoms is critical to getting the right diagnosis as early as possible. Dr. Sabahat Bokhari, professor of medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is an internationally recognized amyloid expert who pioneered the development of a non-invasive imaging method which is used worldwide. He is also the director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis and Cardiomyopathy Center, the first program of its kind in New Jersey. [in-person and on Zoom]
- Nov 25 - Seeing the World through a Pinhole Camera – Jim Provenzano, a member of the NJ Pinhole Club, will explain the surprisingly long history of pinhole photography, from ancient experiments with the “camera obscura” to today’s cameras. Step into a world where photography slows down, light bends through the tiniest of openings, and the image feels like a quiet meditation. He will share many of his photographs that transform ordinary scenes into dreamlike visions, proving that the simplest tools can create powerful art. Jim has been passionate about photography for more than 50 years. He discovered pinhole photography at the New York Camera Club and has beenexploring the art form ever since. [in-person and on Zoom]
December Birthday Emcee - Marv Gersten
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