HABER’S LABORS….
On Wednesday, October 20th in the large card
room, musicologist Mel Haber gave an enter-taining
program on vintage Hollywood from the
20s through the 50s. The overflow attendees of
more than 115 women were able to enjoy the
stars of these eras. The tap dancing, singing and
snippets of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Ginger
Rogers provided an evening of nostalgia and
entertainment.
Dr. Haber, a retired teacher of writers’ work-shops,
has been a devoted music lover, primarily
of popular music and opera. He has a Master’s
Degree from CUNY and an Ed. D from Boston
University and frequently presents music pro-grams
at libraries, JCC’s, and adult-ed centers.
He will be returning to the Towers this spring
to share more of his expertise with us.
KENRICK’S SCHTICK….
A full array of Women’s Club members filled
the large card room on Wednesday, November
3rd, to hear John Kenrick,
author, teacher, film histo-rian
and adjunct teacher
of musical theater. Mr.
Kenrick worked on the-atrical
productions early
in his career and is often
cited as an expert in the
field. Kenrick’s program
for the Towers meeting
was the inimitable Zero
Mostel.
One of eight children,
Mostel was born and raised
in Brooklyn. ”There is no crime in making
anybody laugh” was his mantra, and he went
on to make lifelong impressions for his role
as Tevye in “Fiddler On The Roof” and Max
Bialystock in the 1967 film “The Producers,”
to cite a few. Mostel was also a very gifted and
serious painter. In the 1950s he was blacklisted
as a communist and survived that period in his
life by selling his paintings for nine years. By
1957 he was back on Broadway again in the
play “Rhinoceros,” “A Funny Thing Happened
On The Way To The Forum” and in 1964 he
did “Fiddler On The Roof.” The rest is history.
Mostel’s story is the history of legends. He
died in 1977 but leaves behind a legacy of
comedy, drama, and artistry that has never
been equaled.
CINEMA CLUB: QUARTET
On Netflix
Review: Monday,
December 27, 4:00
pm, Channel 995
This film is based
on a true story of
how opera composer
Verdi bequeathed his
mansion to retired
musicians who could
no longer afford to
pay rent. These retired
opera musicians and
singers regroup in their senior years for drama,
continuing talented performances and even
romance. A very compelling story! Maggie
Smith stars along with Tom Courtenay and Billy
Connolly. The film also marks the directorial
debut of Dustin Hoffman, whose efforts are
much applauded by critics and viewers alike.
Don’t miss it!
GAMES FOR DAMES
Looking for a card game? Whether your plea-sure
is canasta, bridge, or Mah Jongg, we have
a game for you. Contact Phyllis Dieber at 516
448-6676 or email Judy Paris at judyparis@twc.
com during winter months.
LOL - LADIES OF LEARNING
With Professor James Coll
Mondays, January 10 & 24; February 14 &
28 - Large card room
Morning classes 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Utilizing the experience
and academic expertise of
Professor James Coll, the
Women’s Club is innovat-ing
an academic series of
programs over the winter
months for our members
on designated Monday
mornings. Topics slated for
discussion are:
January 10: The Lives and Constitution of
Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg
January 24: The National Government vs.
the States-Who Wins?
February 14: Gerrymandering
February 28: Technology and the
Constitution
Working with Professor Coll, the producers of
this program, Gloria Beck and VIcki Mazel, will
be developing continuing courses for the future
to provide the highest quality for Women’s Club
members. Remember - this idea started with the
Women’s Club!
We wish to acknowledge the cooperation
and encouragement of General Manager Glen
Kotowski and Management Team Member
Bruce Vogel for making these programs possible.
Thanks guys!
Postings of all new events will be in the mail
rooms, the lobby monitors and the entrance
door of the Towers Restaurant. Look for the
flyer with the yellow rose.
We Done Good!
Verse by Vicki
DEDICATED TO LOL - THE LADIES OF
LEARNING
As we live through the world pandemic,
Time to do something academic.
Masks and vaccines take their toll,
Why not listen to Professor James Coll.
He’ll fill our minds with brainy stuff,
Show that women can be touch,
We’ll learn new facts for several hours,
Our Continuing Ed right at the Towers.
So Towers University could be our name,
Back to playing the learning game.
New thoughts and facts to keep us going.
Time off from manicures, knitting and
sewing.
Professor Coll with learned articulation,
Will nourish with insightful information.
He’ll patiently answer all our queries.
As we innovate this special series.
Devised by Gloria Back and VIcki Mazel
To serve the Women's Club so well.
Winter’s months will give us a boom,
We’ll meet in the lower card room.
So pay your dues-fulfill the task.
Have vax card and wear your mask.
We’re excited to bring you learning,
As back to college we’re returning!
John Kenrick and
Women’s Club
Co-President
Gloria Beck
DUES…IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO JOIN
Membership $25
gives you access to
all our programs,
trips and meetings.
Make check
payable to North
Shore Towers
Women’s Club.
Include: Name,
Address, Apt.
Number, email address and and Telephones
(Home and cell). Florida resident? Include
same information.
Give envelope to concierge in Building
#3 addressed to Chickie Kaufman Apt #1T
and join the fun!
December 2021 ¢ NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER 21
link
link
