SENIOR MEN S ASSOCIATION OF STAMFORD Issue September 2017

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1 SENIOR MEN S ASSOCIATION OF STAMFORD Issue September 2017 Coming Events September Date Sept 7 Sept 14 Sept 21 Sept 28 Event Finance with Lori Price SMAS Business Meeting Speaker: Jeff Gell Jewish Home for the Aged Technology with Bob Budke SMAS Business Meeting Speaker: Julie Jason Charitable Functionality & Why No Meeting Jewish Holiday SMAS Picnic Cove Island Food, Fun and Games Speaker: Mayor David Martin Membership As of June 30, 2017, SMAS had 239 active members 44 of whom are Lifetime members. Celebrations This Month Birthdays September Larry Barron - 91 Alan Comen Bob Cook Tony DeFillippis Milt Drexler Bob Hall Bob Havemeyer Warren Hayes John Hickey Alec Houston Ed Leonard Len Lesensky- 95 Tom Lombardo Bill McGirr Bob T Meyer Ladd Miklos Maurice Miller Dave Nigrelle Harold Sherrington David Stein Bhupi Verma Dan Wolfson Tom Young Anniversaries September Allen Krim Pete Loughran Phil Schechter Dave Wolfe Page Inside This Issue 1 Monthly Events/Birthdays/Anniversaries 2 Picnic At Cove Island 3 Summer Lunch Groups 4 Future Speakers 5 Save The Date 6 New Members Page 1

2 SMAS Picnic Be Ready on September 7th To Sign Up and Pay Sept 28, 2017 Cove Island 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM $22 per person Call Joe Andreana If you require a ride from the parking lot to the Cove Pavilion, call Mark Funt and make arrangements with Mark. We are asking that wives bake or bring their favorite desserts. We are looking for volunteers to help set up at 8:30 AM, coffee and Bagels will be provided, as well as a few volunteers to help at the end to clean up Page 2

3 Summer Lunch Groups Tuesday Lunch Group Thursday Lunch Group Page 3

4 SMAS SPEAKERS Sept 7 to December 28, 2017 Sep 7 Jewish Home for the Aged Jeff Gell of Jewish Senior Services will discuss its commitment to education and teaching programs. They partner with area hospitals and train students and nurses from a number of universities and programs. Sep 14 Charitable Functionality & Why Julie Jason, A proponent of investor protection and financial literacy, Julie Jason is an award-winning columnist and author who shares insights gained from a lifelong career in money management and law. Sep 21 No Meting Sep 28 Picnic, Cove Island Park Oct 5 No Meeting Oct 12 No Meeting Oct 19 Interfaith Discussion Rabbi Cohen, Rev. Greg Doll Oct 26 Mickey Mantle: Inside and Outside the Lines Tom Molito, author will discuss his book. It is based on "archival newspaper articles, websites and more than 35 books on Mantle to weave the most complete look at an American icon...the book recalls never-before-for stories." He will also present an exhibit of art work about Mantle. Nov 2 Medicare Christina Crain, Director Stamford Senior Center will discuss what s happening with Medicare. Nov 9 Nov 16 Transportation- Jim Cameron, Commuter Action Group - Founded in 2013, The Commuter Action Group is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering rail commuters on Metro-North to improve service by giving them a voice before the railroad, the CT Dept of Transportation and state and federal lawmakers. The Commuter Action Group was created by Jim Cameron after 19 years serving on the CT Metro-North Rail Commuter Council after meeting with hundreds of commuters to hear their concerns and ideas. Nov 23 No Meeting Thanksgiving Nov 30 Dr. Paul Weinstein, Oncology Stamford Hospital Dec 7 CT State Legislature Caroline Simmons, CT State Rep will discuss current legislation agenda for the State of CT. Page 4

5 Dec 14 Top Crises Facing America Today Mike Baker, President/Americas & Co-founder Diligence LLC will discuss ISIS, global terrorism, cybersecurity, and the challenges confronting the U.S. in Syria, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Dec 21 Dec 28 No Meeting Wives, friends and neighbors are always welcome to our talks beginning at 11 a.m. at Agudath Shalom. SMAS follows the Stamford School System to determine if a meeting is cancelled due to weather. If the schools close, we are closed. If the schools are open, even if delayed, we are open. Our speaker schedule is subject to changes announced at SMAS meetings, and noted on our web site, For questions about any of our speakers contact V.P. of Programs, Bob Loop at bole1327@gmail.com. Page 5

6 Sept 28 th Picnic SaveThe Date Welcome to New Members Be on the lookout for the red and blue dot on the member s badge indicating a new member and welcome them. In Memorial Page 6

7 Our Purpose The Senior Men's Association of Stamford (SMAS) is a nonprofit educational organization. It is built on friendly association, intellectual and physical stimulation, community service and outreach. We are probably the best kept little secret in Southwest Connecticut. Our logo, a ship's wheel, steers us on a course of activities, programs and events throughout the year. Who We Are The SMAS is as varied as our community. We are a group of more than 200 men over 55 who are tradesmen and professionals, married or single, all creeds, colors and religions, running the gamut of the political spectrum. Members include retired and semi-retired teachers, businessmen, doctors, writers, craftsmen, printers, merchants, engineers, chemists, lawyers and more, who come together to share interests and friendship in mutual enjoyment for the betterment of our community and ourselves. The SMAS is involved collectively and individually. Where We Meet Although we are non-denominational, our meetings are held every Thursday at Congregation Agudath Sholom on Colonial Road at Strawberry Hill Avenue. The business meeting begins at 10 AM, followed by a coffee break. Our weekly program starts at 11 and ends at noon. There always is time for questions. When Do We Meet We take a summer break when meetings and activities are suspended from the end of June until Labor Day. And in the winter months, our meetings are cancelled whenever Stamford schools are closed -- not delayed -- because of bad weather. Mark your calendar and be our guest on a Thursday morning. Check our website at Strangers Are Friends We Haven't Met Visit our Facebook page: Strawberry Hill Ave Stamford, CT POSTAGE STAMP REQUIRED ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Page 7