MEN’S CLUB
BY PAUL NETTLER
Photo by Stephen Vrattos
“Unbelievable!”
“Wow!”
“How does he do that?”
These and similar comments
were heard around the room on
February 8, as our members and
guests were entertained by David
Lawrence, a mind reader/magician,
who enthralled us with his
expertise. Except for one magic
trick, the program involved audience
participation, which is what
happens when you read minds.
Sometimes his mind reading
involved the participation of just
one person, sometimes a married
couple and sometimes a few people.
For example, one member of the
audience was asked to write down
on a piece of paper the name of a
friend. At the same time, another
participant was asked to write
down the name of a childhood pet,
while a third participant was asked
to draw a picture. While they were
doing this, David wrote something
on three different pieces of paper.
When David revealed what he had
written, there was the name of the
friend, the name of the pet and a
replica of the drawing.
Now if only David could read
what the stock market would be
doing…
Okay all you frustrated Bing
Crosbys out there, it’s time to
warm up those pipes again. Our
next meeting on March 8 will be
Karaoke Night and once again
Russell Craig will be our host.
Russell is best known as New
York City’s most popular Karaoke
Host, MC and DJ. He is widely
recognized as a multitalented, charismatic
and versatile singer and has
been a highly successful entertainer
for more than 25 years. Russell has
been providing his unique brand
of family friendly DJ/MC/Karaoke
and live entertainment, performing
to audiences of every age, group
and cultural background, practically
every day. Representing his own
company, ReQestMusic and New
Media, he is dedicated to satisfying
the entertainment needs of a most
diverse clientele.
At the January meeting of the
Current Events Group, Ralph
Edwards presented a long list of
topics which could be discussed.
Consequently, at our February
meeting, again led by Edwards,
many topics were touched upon,
some briefly and others in depth.
It was almost like a stream of consciousness—
most informative and
most interesting. News fresh today,
such as the shooting down of an
Israeli jet, and as old as Churchill
and Clement Atlee’s politics, were
discussed. Other topics included
moving our embassy to Jerusalem,
Eleanor Roosevelt’s dislike of
Churchill, the secret affairs of
our presidents, the conspiracies
surrounding the Kennedy assassinations,
how health insurers determine
their billing, the “MeToo”
Movement, the casting couch
mentality, how the author of Fire
and Fury got his material, and why
people hate certain politicians and
hold their nose when entering the
voting booth. As always, we left the
meeting a little more knowledgeable
and a lot more aware.
In our never-ending search for
gustatory excellence, we have
recently visited, or will shortly visit,
several restaurants including Café
Giardino, Heart of Portugal, Pearl
East, and Mitzumi Asian American
Buffet in Little Neck.
By far and away, the most exciting
event this month was our Super
Bowl party at the Coleridge Lounge,
or as one might call it: “The Battle
of the Missed PATS.” The game
really was Super, the food and
drinks catered by Iavarone Bros.
were plentiful and a few members
were monetarily enriched.
Our Men’s Club has reached
another milestone. As of this writing,
we now have 135 members.
Breakfasts at Buffy’s every Tuesday,
Wednesday and Fridays at 9 a.m.
or earlier, if you wish, continue
to be well attended. And the coffee—
which the waiters can’t stop
pouring—is free, if you order the
specials.
Let’s not forget BINGO on the
last Sunday in the month at 7:30
Mind Reader David Lawrence
p.m. in the large cardroom at the
lower level. All are welcome. Bring
a friend or a few.
If you would like more information
about our club, please call
our president, Arnie Rabinowitz,
at 516-317-6705. If you would like
more information about our coming
events, please call our events chairman,
Jerry Siegel, at 347-235-4513,
and if you would like to join our
club, please call our membership
chairman, Joe DiGiovanni, at
516-965-9225.
Got Game?
30 NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER ¢ March 2018