6 North Shore Towers Courier n April 2014 MEN’S CLUB ATTRACTING MEMBERS BY VICTOR G. MIMONI Golf isn’t the only thing that’s in full swing at North Shore Towers, if you ask Gary Zwetchkenbaum, of the NST Men’s Club Events Committee. “We’re the largest club in the Towers, with 85 members at last count and more joining every month,” he says with pride and without prompting. To illustrate why the Mens’ Club is attracting so many new members, Zwetchkenbaum ticked off recent events: Despite a bitter cold February, the club met on Thursday, February 13 for an inspiring discussion with para-athlete and Towers resident Kevin Grant, an NST resident who came back from an injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down, to play wheelchair basketball for the “Rolling Knicks,” a league team sponsored by the NBA’s New York franchise. “Kevin discussed his journey from depression to returning to an active, rewarding life,” Zwetchkenbaum recalled, adding, “He’s really impressive.” The following Monday, February 17, members and guests braved freezing temperatures to attend a live concert by five-time Grammy award winner Michael Bolton at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center. “Bolton gave a dynamite performance to over 900 people in attendance,” Zwetchkenbaum noted. On Wednesday February 26, he noted that 31 members and guests enjoyed a festive dinner at Portuguese/Brazilian barbeque palace Churrasquiera Brasa Rodizio in Mineola, where a great time was had by all. March has also featured an active schedule. The monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13 featured Dr. Stanley Goldsmith, an expert in Nuclear Medicine and Tower One resident. The good doctor gave a fascinating presentation on how nuclear Medicine is used to diagnose cancer and coronary heart disease. “It was like the room was a medical lecture hall,” Zwetchkenbaum marveled, “He answered questions regarding several members’ personal medical experiences.” Wednesday, March 26 witnessed another great night out with roughly three dozen members, spouses and guests enjoying a dinner and dancing at the Deer Creek Golf Club in Deerfield Beach, Florida. “This was our last dinner in sunny Florida for the season,” said Men’s Club President Al Fuchs, from the warmth of the Sunshine State. Coming up in April, the club is offering orchestra reserved seats at $32 – a 20 percent discount – to see Manhattan Transfer at Queensborough Performing Arts Center. One of the most popular jazz vocal groups of the late 20th century, Manhattan Transfer has won 10 coveted Grammy Awards in the Jazz & Pop categories. Due to a scheduling conflict, Zwetchkenbaum noted that the monthly meeting will be on April Men’s Club officers share a moment with Tower 1 resident and nuclear medicine expert Dr. Stanley Goldsmith. (From left to right) Jerry Gilbert, communications; Arthur Rose, secretary; Gary Zwetchkenbaum, events chair; Dr. Goldsmith; Toby Horowitz and Paul Nettler, vice-presidents. PHOTO BY TOBY HOROWITZ Men’s Club members and guests enjoy South American barbeque at Brasa Rodizio restaurant recently. From left to right: Alex Samuels, Terry Feit, Gary Zwetchkenbaum, Fred Chernow, guest, Annette and Erik Kroll, Susan Flidell, Alan Harris, Gilda and Jerry Gilbert. 17. Where the featured speaker will be NST’s own Fred Chernow, who will speak on how we all can improve our memory. The May 8 meeting will feature speaker Robert Friedrich, a CPA and President nearby of Glen Oaks Village Co-op. He is past president of the Presidents’ Co-op & Condo Council, a boroughwide Queens advocacy group. The scheduled speaker for the June meeting is Lou Uchitelle, former editor of the New York Times Sunday Business section. PHOTO BY MIKE SAVITZKY PHOTO BY MIKE SAVITZKY Nuclear Medicine expert Dr. Stanley Goldsmith brought attendees at the March Men’s Club meeting up to speed on the latest medical knowledge. Upcoming Men’s Club events include: An allday trip to either Mohegan Sun or Atlantic City in May; the first annual Men’s Club Membership Dinner in June and a Summer NST Barbeque in July. The club welcomes new members and new ideas for activities. For more information about joining the Men’s Club, contact President Al Fuchs at Afuchs98@aol.com. For information about upcoming events contact Gary Zwetchkenbaum at Gzwetch@aol.com. Members who want to suggest future event ideas should contact Jerry Gilbert at Jghamlet@aol.com. PHOTO COURTESY AL FUCHS Meanwhile, back in the Sunshine State, Men’s Club members their spouses and guests continue Towers’ camaraderie at monthly gatherings. Shown here, Asher Pinsky, Mitchell and Phyllis Goldstein (seated) enjoy Italian night at the Deerfield Country Club with (standing, left to right) Shiela Levine, Dan Appel, Marilyn Salzman, Men’s Club president Al Fuchs, Linda Krause and Bud Banks. PHOTO COURTESY AL FUCHS (Left to right standing) NST board member Fred Chernow; Men’s Club president Al Fuchs and Asher Pachinksy share a moment as songster Jerry Cooper tickles the ivories.
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