On December 15th, the Women’s Club held
their annual Holiday Party at Towers
on the Green. Arranged by Gloria Beck
and Chickie Kaufman, the Vic Vincent Band
provided country western and pop songs from
the 50s and 60s. The holiday show was a musical
history of the decades blending country songs
with rock beats. In a festive mood, the partygoers
danced and pranced, sang and ate, and a good
time was had by all! Table decorations included
cowboy hats and committee members wore hats
and sheriff badges.
Dinner included salad, pasta, salmon, egg-plant
rollatini, bar-b-q chicken. side dishes and
dessert. The sellout crowd boasted an age group
from the 40s on up, with one guest over 100
years old. Bring on International Night, and
we’re ready to party again!
LOL ARE FRESHMEN!
The Ladies of
Learning from the
Women’s Club start-ed
their courses with
noted Constitutional
Professor James
Coll. The programs,
designed to bring
some academic
highlights onto
the Women’s Club
roster, address
C o n s t i t u t i o n a l
issues dealing with
the foresight of our
forefathers, state versus federal government
issues and the impact of gerrymandering,
amongst others. Professor Coll’s January topics
related to the Supreme Court Justices, with one
session dedicated to Antonin Scalia, and the
second session covering Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Due to the ongoing threat of Covid, the sessions
were held on Zoom from 11:00-12:30.
Continuing the courses, two Zoom sessions
are slated for February 14th, and February 28th,
also 11:00-12:30. Women’s Club members can
reserve their Zoom attendance by emailing
Judy Paris at judyparis@twc.com. The February
lectures will cover “The National Government
versus the State Government - Who Wins?” and
“Understanding Gerrrymandering, the Census,
and What They Mean.”
The academic lectures of Professor Coll will
continue in July as well with a series of courses
to be announced. One such course will address
technology and the impact on the Constitution.
It is hoped that in the future Professor Coll can
return to the downstairs large card room and
do the courses in person.
CINEMA CLUB: “PASSING” – ON NETFLIX
Review: Monday, February 28, 4:00 pm –
Channel 995
Slated for February 28
at 4:00 pm, the film review
is the Netflix presentation
of “Passing.” Based on the
1929 novel of the same
name, “Passing” is as rel-evant
today in exploring
racial attitudes. Shot in
black and white, it shows
the threat and realities of
life whether you’re black or
white. Set in Harlem in the
20’s, the story tells of family, friendships, marriage,
and how racial attitudes on passing for white can
affect relationships and create ambiguities.
The review on Channel 995 will be hosted
by Gloria Beck and the reviewers will be Vicki
Mazel and Dr. Nurit Israeli, who will explore
these challenges which create provocative and
thoughtful plot lines. The shocking ending is up
for grabs, and the film has been nominated by
the New York Times as one of the best films of
2021. Both leading actresses, Ruth Negga and
Tessa Thomson, were nominated for Golden
Globes. The film, produced by Forest Whitaker,
is considered one of Netflix’s best. Don’t miss it!
A MESSAGE FROM WOMEN’S CLUB SOUTH
On Thursday, December 16th, The North Shore
Towers Women’s Club South held its holiday
party at the Polo Club in Boca Raton, Florida.
A lavish and delicious buffet was served, but the
penalty was that we all had to get on the scale
the next day. Twenty-five women attended and
many of them were new members who spend the
winter in Florida. After the luncheon, there was
plenty of time to mingle, get to know each other,
Hee Haw!
Verse by Vicki
FEBRUARY SONATA
Winter’s almost half way done,
Looking forward to spring and fun.
Have a big smile - not a frown,
And stow away the jackets of down.
Valentine’s Day - no lingering love,
Looking for more blue skies above.
We’ll continue with events and more,
And guarantee programs that will not bore.
Thomas Germano to stimulate your mind,
With internal talks from best of his kind.
Coming back again to nourish the soul,
More classes with Professor James Coll.
We try to do our best for you,
Working hard on the movie review.
Academics and socials we’re amassing,
February film is winner called “Passing”
Lunch Bunch working through conjectures,
Planning great food and lectures.
Chickie and Gloria always so busy,
Doing so much it makes us dizzy.
Everything we do makes sense,
Lunches, brunches, and great events.
You keep coming and we’ll keep doing,
Parties, talks, and movie viewing.
Stay well and active with us.
We’ll make plans and hire the bus.
In the mix and in the hub.
Keep on going with the Women’s Club!
Kick up your heels and do-si-do!
Gloria Beck (left) and Vicki Mazel get ready
for a hoedown!
Prof. James Coll
20 NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER ¢ February 2022
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