December 26
Name of Speaker: Nat Reiff
Title of Talk: Special Symphony Orchestral Collections
Name of Speaker: Nat Reiff
Title of Talk: Special Symphony Orchestral Collections
December 19
Name of Speaker: Prof. Jay Carlisle
Affiliation: Pace University
Title of Talk: " New York State Constitutional Convention"
Name of Speaker: Prof. Jay Carlisle
Affiliation: Pace University
Title of Talk: " New York State Constitutional Convention"
December 12
Speaker unable to attend due to inclement weather.
Speaker unable to attend due to inclement weather.
December 5
Name of Speaker: Jennifer Cioffoletti
Affiliation: ArtsWestchester
Title of Talk:
Name of Speaker: Jennifer Cioffoletti
Affiliation: ArtsWestchester
Title of Talk:
December 2017
November 28
Name of Speaker: Donald Gregg
Affiliation: Ambassador and member of the Central Intelligence
Agency
Title of Talk: "Overview of the political and diplomatic situation as it
relates to North Korea, South Korea, China, Russia, and the US."
Name of Speaker: Donald Gregg
Affiliation: Ambassador and member of the Central Intelligence
Agency
Title of Talk: "Overview of the political and diplomatic situation as it
relates to North Korea, South Korea, China, Russia, and the US."
November 21
Name of Speaker: Leroy Fadem (Lee)
Title of Talk: "His experiences as a Naval Officer in World War II"
Name of Speaker: Leroy Fadem (Lee)
Title of Talk: "His experiences as a Naval Officer in World War II"
November 14
Name of Speaker: Daniel Jackson
Affiliation: Social Worker with DOROT Westchester
Title of Talk: "Generation Helping Generation" Programs and services
for people to volunteer, as well as opportunities for older
adults to participate.
Name of Speaker: Daniel Jackson
Affiliation: Social Worker with DOROT Westchester
Title of Talk: "Generation Helping Generation" Programs and services
for people to volunteer, as well as opportunities for older
adults to participate.
November 7
Name of Speaker: Dr. Rioseco
Title of Talk: "Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Treatment"
Name of Speaker: Dr. Rioseco
Title of Talk: "Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Treatment"
November 2017
October 31
Name of Speaker: Prof. Robinson
Affiliation: Pace University
Title of Talk: "Constitutional Convention Vote and the Environment in
New York State"
Name of Speaker: Prof. Robinson
Affiliation: Pace University
Title of Talk: "Constitutional Convention Vote and the Environment in
New York State"
October 24
Name of Speaker: Judge Kevin Thomas Duffy
Title of Talk: "World Trade Center Bombing"
About the Speaker:
From his seat on the bench, Judge Kevin Thomas Duffy listened patiently to the man he would soon put in prison for the rest of his life.
The man, Ramzi Ahmed Yousef, was the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and he was not going away quietly. He said he was proud to be a terrorist, and lashed out at the United States and Israel.
When it was time for Judge Duffy to respond, he did so not by citing the law, but another authority: the Quran. It was a somewhat startling moment that reflected how the judge, who retired on Sept. 30, drew upon a broad range of knowledge during his nearly 44 years on the federal bench.
Judge Duffy cited several verses from the Quran, including one that offered tolerance for nonbelievers. “Your God is not Allah,” he told Mr. Yousef. “You worship death and destruction.”
Judge Duffy, 83, is best known for presiding in three of the country’s biggest federal terrorism trials, all in Manhattan in the 1990s. Two trials stemmed from the trade center attack in 1993, which killed six people and injured more than 1,000; a third involved a plot, hatched in Manila and not carried out, to blow up a dozen passenger airplanes as they crossed the Pacific.
He ultimately sentenced Mr. Yousef to life in prison plus 240 years, and his exchange with the convicted terrorist was one of the hearing’s more memorable moments.
The judge, in several interviews during his final weeks on the bench in Federal District Court, described his interest in religion. He said that he had read the Quran — he kept two translations behind his desk — as well as the Bible and the Analects of Confucius, and that he had studied Buddhism and Manichaeism.
“I want to see what is common to them,” he explained, “rather than start off by saying, ‘Oh, they’re all going to end up in the same place."
Judge Duffy, a Roman Catholic and graduate of Fordham University and its law school, was appointed to the bench in 1972 by President Richard M. Nixon, after serving as a prosecutor and as head of the New York office of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Among his high-profile cases were the 1983 federal Brink’s robbery and murder trial and the 1985 trial of Paul Castellano, the reputed head of the Gambino organized crime family, who was assassinated outside Sparks Steakhouse after the trial began.
When the case of the first four World Trade Center defendants went before him, Judge Duffy said he approached it like any other criminal matter. “It’s a case to be tried. I tried it,” he said.
October 17
Name of Speaker: Paula Tarrantina
Title of Talk: "The Dancers"
About The Group: The "Show Stoppers" are a very busy group of seniors who love to tap dance. They are sponsored by T\the Eastchester Women's Club and the Lake IsleSenior Center in Eastchester. The group consists of approximately 16 members who enjoy entertaining other seniors, women's/men's clubs schools, hospitals, etc.
Name of Speaker: Paula Tarrantina
Title of Talk: "The Dancers"
About The Group: The "Show Stoppers" are a very busy group of seniors who love to tap dance. They are sponsored by T\the Eastchester Women's Club and the Lake IsleSenior Center in Eastchester. The group consists of approximately 16 members who enjoy entertaining other seniors, women's/men's clubs schools, hospitals, etc.
October 10
Name of Speaker: Anthony J. Enea, Esq.
Affiliation: Managing Partner - Enea, Scanlon & Sirignano, LLP
Title of Talk: "Protecting The Rights and Assets of Seniors"
Name of Speaker: Anthony J. Enea, Esq.
Affiliation: Managing Partner - Enea, Scanlon & Sirignano, LLP
Title of Talk: "Protecting The Rights and Assets of Seniors"
October 3 Mel Meltzer and Frank Alpert presents "Timely Topics" to Old
Guard audience
Guard audience
October 2017
September 26
Name of Speaker: Amy Paul
Title of Talk: "Ethical Will" -The presentation will explain its history, which spans hundreds of years and will address the many important and enduring benefits of the Ethical Will tradition, to both authors and recipients."
About the Speaker:
Name of Speaker: Amy Paul
Title of Talk: "Ethical Will" -The presentation will explain its history, which spans hundreds of years and will address the many important and enduring benefits of the Ethical Will tradition, to both authors and recipients."
About the Speaker:
- Amy Paul began her work life as a corporate attorney, working as an attorney for over 12 years including holding the position of Vice President and Corporate Secretary at MasterCard International Inc. In 1995 she switched to the non-profit world and worked as an advocate, policy analyst and development officer for numerous non-profits on diverse topics such as domestic violence, homelessness and economic development. Most recently, and pertinent to this topic, Amy has focused on issues of older individuals. She was the Executive Director of FRIA in NYC, an advocacy organization working on behalf of those in long term care settings and their families. Amy was also the Executive Director of The Center for Aging in Place in Westchester. She received a Geriatric Scholar Certificate from the NYS Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers. And, she was a caregiver to her elderly parents for many years. She has been a frequent speaker at community functions and has testified before federal, state and city legislative bodies. In addition, Amy has been devoted to community improvement issues all her life.
September 19
Name of Speaker: Kathleen Siegal
Affiliation: Director of Burke Rehabilitation Center
Title of Talk: "Natural Impact of Aging on the Body"
About the speaker:
Kathleen Siegel, MS, CSCS, CET
Kathleen is the Director of Community Wellness at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Chair of the Burke Employee Wellness Committee. Annually Kathleen also Directs the Burke Heels and Wheels 5k, a fundraising event for Burke Rehabilitation Hospital held in May. This event brings together individuals of all abilities to participate in a fun inclusive 5k event. Kathleen received her Bachelor and Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Sacred Heart University. Kathleen is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer. She specializes in clinical physiology with a special focus on cancer care and nutrition for disease prevention. Her background is multifaceted and includes work in physical therapy, cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, cancer rehab, bariatrics and sports performance settings. Kathleen oversees Burke Community Wellness programs including personal training, massage therapy, community education, support groups and classes, both on Burke’s main campus and off site in Mamaroneck, Somers and Armonk outpatient clinics. Kathleen also oversees massage therapy services at the White Plains Hospital Cancer Center for cancer patients, caregivers and employees of White Plains Hospital.
Name of Speaker: Kathleen Siegal
Affiliation: Director of Burke Rehabilitation Center
Title of Talk: "Natural Impact of Aging on the Body"
About the speaker:
Kathleen Siegel, MS, CSCS, CET
Kathleen is the Director of Community Wellness at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Chair of the Burke Employee Wellness Committee. Annually Kathleen also Directs the Burke Heels and Wheels 5k, a fundraising event for Burke Rehabilitation Hospital held in May. This event brings together individuals of all abilities to participate in a fun inclusive 5k event. Kathleen received her Bachelor and Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Sacred Heart University. Kathleen is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer. She specializes in clinical physiology with a special focus on cancer care and nutrition for disease prevention. Her background is multifaceted and includes work in physical therapy, cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, cancer rehab, bariatrics and sports performance settings. Kathleen oversees Burke Community Wellness programs including personal training, massage therapy, community education, support groups and classes, both on Burke’s main campus and off site in Mamaroneck, Somers and Armonk outpatient clinics. Kathleen also oversees massage therapy services at the White Plains Hospital Cancer Center for cancer patients, caregivers and employees of White Plains Hospital.
September 12
Name of Speaker: Sarah Bracey White, Author
Title of Talk: "Memoirs We Love"
About The Speaker:
Sarah Bracey White is a writer, teacher, arts consultant, and curator. She earned a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Baltimore’s Morgan State University (1967), and a master's degree in Library and Information Services from the University of Maryland at College Park (‘71). She was a 2010/2011 Inaugural Fellow at the Purchase College Writers Center.
Her literary work includes “Primary Lessons: A Memoir” published by CavanKerry Press Ltd. In 2013, The Wanderlust: A South Carolina Folk Tale, and Feelings Brought to Surface, a poetry collection. Her memoir piece, “Freedom Summer,” was included in the Simon and Schuster/Pocket Books’ anthology Children of the Dream,’99, and Dreaming in Color, Living in Black and White, ‘01. Some of her other essays appear in Aunties: 35 Writers Celebrate Their Other Mother and Gardening on a Deeper Level, and Heartscapes: True Stories of Remembered Loves. The New York Times, The Baltimore Afro American Newspaper and the Journal News have published her essays which also have appeared on the world-wide web and been reviewed in national journals such as Southern Literary, and Sewanee Reviews.
For the past 23 years, she has been the Town of Greenburgh’s Executive Director of Cultural Affairs where she is the administrative manager & fundraiser for a full range of cultural and artistic program serving 83,000 people. Among her many arts related teaching activities, is the Kids Short Story Connection, a creative writing project for children who love to write.
She has been a college and legislative librarian, speech writer and special representative for the Mayor of Baltimore City, associate editor of the Westchester Advocate, National Writers Union local officer, review panelist for grant applications to the New York State Council on the Arts and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Arts Council. She has taught creative writing courses at Morgan State University, Mercy College, and the Hudson Valley Writers Center.
A highly sought after speaker, her engagements have included radio and cable TV interviews, lectures at NYU’s School of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, Morgan State University, Manhattanville College, Westchester Community College, Purchase College, the Neuberger Museum, the International Association of Business Communicators, libraries, churches, synagogues, community centers, book clubs and women’s groups.
She has appeared on “Good Day New York,” WFAS and WVOX Radio, and Channel 12 Westchester's "Daytime Edition." Since the release of her memoir Primary Lessons, she is a frequently sought after speaker at book clubs, churches, synagogues, libraries, schools, colleges and community events. She has chaired many local charitable events such as the Westchester Library System’s African American Authors’ Tea, the Greenburgh Library’s Annual Friends’ Fundraiser Books and Cooks, the White Plains YWCA’s Mover and Shaker Celebration.
Name of Speaker: Sarah Bracey White, Author
Title of Talk: "Memoirs We Love"
About The Speaker:
Sarah Bracey White is a writer, teacher, arts consultant, and curator. She earned a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Baltimore’s Morgan State University (1967), and a master's degree in Library and Information Services from the University of Maryland at College Park (‘71). She was a 2010/2011 Inaugural Fellow at the Purchase College Writers Center.
Her literary work includes “Primary Lessons: A Memoir” published by CavanKerry Press Ltd. In 2013, The Wanderlust: A South Carolina Folk Tale, and Feelings Brought to Surface, a poetry collection. Her memoir piece, “Freedom Summer,” was included in the Simon and Schuster/Pocket Books’ anthology Children of the Dream,’99, and Dreaming in Color, Living in Black and White, ‘01. Some of her other essays appear in Aunties: 35 Writers Celebrate Their Other Mother and Gardening on a Deeper Level, and Heartscapes: True Stories of Remembered Loves. The New York Times, The Baltimore Afro American Newspaper and the Journal News have published her essays which also have appeared on the world-wide web and been reviewed in national journals such as Southern Literary, and Sewanee Reviews.
For the past 23 years, she has been the Town of Greenburgh’s Executive Director of Cultural Affairs where she is the administrative manager & fundraiser for a full range of cultural and artistic program serving 83,000 people. Among her many arts related teaching activities, is the Kids Short Story Connection, a creative writing project for children who love to write.
She has been a college and legislative librarian, speech writer and special representative for the Mayor of Baltimore City, associate editor of the Westchester Advocate, National Writers Union local officer, review panelist for grant applications to the New York State Council on the Arts and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Arts Council. She has taught creative writing courses at Morgan State University, Mercy College, and the Hudson Valley Writers Center.
A highly sought after speaker, her engagements have included radio and cable TV interviews, lectures at NYU’s School of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, Morgan State University, Manhattanville College, Westchester Community College, Purchase College, the Neuberger Museum, the International Association of Business Communicators, libraries, churches, synagogues, community centers, book clubs and women’s groups.
She has appeared on “Good Day New York,” WFAS and WVOX Radio, and Channel 12 Westchester's "Daytime Edition." Since the release of her memoir Primary Lessons, she is a frequently sought after speaker at book clubs, churches, synagogues, libraries, schools, colleges and community events. She has chaired many local charitable events such as the Westchester Library System’s African American Authors’ Tea, the Greenburgh Library’s Annual Friends’ Fundraiser Books and Cooks, the White Plains YWCA’s Mover and Shaker Celebration.
September 5
Name of Speaker: David McKay Wilson
Affiliation: Journal News Media Group, Taxwatch Columnist on Finances
Title of Talk: “Rob Astorino’s no-tax increase pledge: panacea or time bomb?”
About the Speaker:
David McKay Wilson is the Tax Watch columnist at The Journal News. He came here in 1986 to cover White Plains City Hall. His assignment since have included City Hall in New Rochelle and Yonkers; county government in Westchester and Putnam counties; the State House; politics; and education. He has written the Tax Watch column since 2012. A former parishioner at Grace Episcopal Church in White Plains, he now attends St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Mount Kisco, where his great-grandfather was rector from 1890 to 1898.
Name of Speaker: David McKay Wilson
Affiliation: Journal News Media Group, Taxwatch Columnist on Finances
Title of Talk: “Rob Astorino’s no-tax increase pledge: panacea or time bomb?”
About the Speaker:
David McKay Wilson is the Tax Watch columnist at The Journal News. He came here in 1986 to cover White Plains City Hall. His assignment since have included City Hall in New Rochelle and Yonkers; county government in Westchester and Putnam counties; the State House; politics; and education. He has written the Tax Watch column since 2012. A former parishioner at Grace Episcopal Church in White Plains, he now attends St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Mount Kisco, where his great-grandfather was rector from 1890 to 1898.
September 2017
August 29
Name of Speaker: Alana Sweeney
Affiiation: President & CEO of United Way of Westchester and
Putnam
August 22 Documentary on the American Constitution
August 15
Name of Speaker: Donald Gregg
Affiliation: Ambassador and member of the Central Intelligence
Agency
Title of Talk: "Overview of the political and diplomatic situation as it
relates to North Korea, South Korea, China, Russia, and the US."
Name of Speaker: Donald Gregg
Affiliation: Ambassador and member of the Central Intelligence
Agency
Title of Talk: "Overview of the political and diplomatic situation as it
relates to North Korea, South Korea, China, Russia, and the US."
August 8
Name of Speaker: Timothy Louis, Esq.
Affiliation: Town of Greenburgh, Attorney
Title of Talk: "Town's Attorney Prospective of a Municipal Attorney"
About The Speaker: TIM LEWIS is Town Attorney in the Town of Greenburgh and advises the Town
Board and Town departments in all areas of municipal law, including zoning,
planning, SEQR and other aspects of land use development. He oversees the
Town’s legal department and his office defends the Town before state and federal
courts, administrative agencies and arbitration tribunals. His office drafts all
Town legislation and represents the Town in all civil litigation, including
employment, tax certiorari and land use litigation, and negotiates labor disputes
and contracts through collective bargaining. The Town Attorney’s Office is
responsible for answering all civil law related questions affecting the operation of
Town business and organization.
Name of Speaker: Timothy Louis, Esq.
Affiliation: Town of Greenburgh, Attorney
Title of Talk: "Town's Attorney Prospective of a Municipal Attorney"
About The Speaker: TIM LEWIS is Town Attorney in the Town of Greenburgh and advises the Town
Board and Town departments in all areas of municipal law, including zoning,
planning, SEQR and other aspects of land use development. He oversees the
Town’s legal department and his office defends the Town before state and federal
courts, administrative agencies and arbitration tribunals. His office drafts all
Town legislation and represents the Town in all civil litigation, including
employment, tax certiorari and land use litigation, and negotiates labor disputes
and contracts through collective bargaining. The Town Attorney’s Office is
responsible for answering all civil law related questions affecting the operation of
Town business and organization.
August 1
Name of Speaker: Andrew Morse
Affiliation: Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager at Morse, Towey, & White.
Title of Talk: "Current Marketing Trends"
Name of Speaker: Andrew Morse
Affiliation: Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager at Morse, Towey, & White.
Title of Talk: "Current Marketing Trends"
August 2017
July 25
Name of Speaker: Margaret Costrander
Affiliation: Burke Rehabilitation Center
Title of Talk: "Physiological changes of aging and the impact on
nutritional status .She will also give recommendations and tips for
the best nutrition for healthy aging."
About the Speaker:
MS.Ostrander is currently Clinical Dietitian- and Coordinator of the Nutrition Support Team at James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Center, Bronx NY
She has devoted both educational and career pursuits in the field of nutrition,dating back to 2001 . Her advanced her knowledge and experience makes her an excellent presenter on the topic of her focus on today.
As the result of her contributions to ensure the best nutrition for patients with medical, geriatric, post surgical and oncology needs she has been recognized with the following AWARDS and Honors:
2015 Special Achievement Award, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Medicine/Surgery Unit
2014 Special Achievement Award, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Medicine/Surgery Unit
2010 Preceptor of the Year, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2010 Special Achievement Award, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Medicine/Surgery Unit
She has been a member of :
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since 2005.
July 18
Name of Speaker: Greta Cohan
Title of Talk: "Short Story Discussion with audience participation'
Book to be announced soon.
Name of Speaker: Greta Cohan
Title of Talk: "Short Story Discussion with audience participation'
Book to be announced soon.
July 11
Name of Speaker: John Feerick
Affiliation: Dean of Fordham Law School
Title of Talk: "Electoral College
About the Speaker:
Name of Speaker: John Feerick
Affiliation: Dean of Fordham Law School
Title of Talk: "Electoral College
About the Speaker:
- Former Dean and currently Full Professor, Fordham University
- Chaired New York State Public Integrity Commission and NYS Ethics Commission
- Chair, NYS Commission on Judicial Elections, and also Special Master, Family Homeless Litigation in NYC,
- Chaired several Committees including Chief Judge's Commission to Promote Public Confidence in Judicial Elections, Review Audiovisual Coverage of Court Proceedings, to name a few.
- Professor Feerick Norris has been recognized during his distinguished career with the following honors:Recipient, New York Law Journal Lifetime Achievement Award (one of 16 in 2013)Hall of Honor, Fordham University
- Co-Chair, Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman's attorney emeritus program.
- He is also credited with many publications which include but are not limited to the following:“Tribute Charles M. Whelan: A Life in the Service of Others,” 75 Fordham L. Rev. 2835 (2007)
- “Why We Seek Reform. Symposium on Rethinking Judicial Selection: A Critical Appraisal of Appointive Selection for State Court Judges,” 34 Fordham Urb. L.J. 3
- "From Failing Hands: The Story of Presidential Succession" (1965)
- "The Twenty Fifth Amendment" (nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, 1976 & 1992 ed.)
- Numerous Law Review, Bar Association, and Legal Press Articles on subjects of the Constitution, Ethics, Conflict Resolution, and the Legal Profession.
July 6 Update on Old Guard's Membership and Activities.
June 27
Name of Speaker: Richard Ottinger
Name of Speaker: Richard Ottinger
June 20
Name of Speaker: Nat Reiff
Title of Talk: "More about the maestro 'Carlos Kleider' "
Name of Speaker: Nat Reiff
Title of Talk: "More about the maestro 'Carlos Kleider' "
June 13
Name of Speaker: Nat Reiff
Title of Talk: "Introducing the great Writer, Producer and Conductor 'Carlos
Kleider"
Name of Speaker: Nat Reiff
Title of Talk: "Introducing the great Writer, Producer and Conductor 'Carlos
Kleider"
June 6
Name of Speaker: Scott Gillett
Title of Talk: "Cannabis"
Topics Covered: (Questions and answers ongoing during presentation.)
a) Toxic Marijuana Syndrome in young people and adults.
b) Politics of Medical Pot use, Reasons for Medical use.
c) Why so many young people are Overdosing and dying from Heroin use ?
d) Nutrient Therapy for mental health,trauma and any addiction.
Name of Speaker: Scott Gillett
Title of Talk: "Cannabis"
Topics Covered: (Questions and answers ongoing during presentation.)
a) Toxic Marijuana Syndrome in young people and adults.
b) Politics of Medical Pot use, Reasons for Medical use.
c) Why so many young people are Overdosing and dying from Heroin use ?
d) Nutrient Therapy for mental health,trauma and any addiction.
June 2017
May 30
Name of Speaker: Madeline Finesmith
Affiliation: JCY Westchester Community Partners
Title of Talk: "Summer Reading Buddies"
Name of Speaker: Madeline Finesmith
Affiliation: JCY Westchester Community Partners
Title of Talk: "Summer Reading Buddies"
May 23
Name of Speaker: Dennis Kenny, Esq.
Title of Talk: " Legal Experiences"
Name of Speaker: Dennis Kenny, Esq.
Title of Talk: " Legal Experiences"
May 16
Name of Speaker: Lauren Abramson, Esq.
Title of Talk: "The Law"
Name of Speaker: Lauren Abramson, Esq.
Title of Talk: "The Law"
May 9
Name of Speaker: Dr. Marissa Boyle
Title of Talk: "What did you say?"
Description of Talk: A presentation on understanding hearing loss, hearing aids
and what to expect when you visit an audiologist for a
hearing evaluation and consult. This presentation will help
the listener to understand how impaired hearing can affect
our everyday listening situations. Hearing Aid Technology
and hearing listening strategies will be discussed to help the
patient understand how they can improve their hearing and
benefit from amplification.
About the Speaker
Dr. Marisa Boyle has been practicing as a Doctor of Audiology, NYS hearing aid
dispenser, and adjunct clinical supervisor to grad students for over 18 years. She specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and aural rehabilitation of hearing loss for adults. Her advanced training includes the fitting of high definition digital hearing aids as she focuses on aural rehabilitation for the patient and the family. Her objective is to improve the quality of life for her patients. She encourages her patients to feel comfortable using hearing aids in order to fulfill their goals in all aspects in their lives. Dr. Boyle understands very well the challenges of living with a hearing loss. She
was diagnosed with a hearing loss in both ears at age four. Dr. Marisa Boyle was fit immediately with hearing instruments and continues to wear them to this day.
Name of Speaker: Dr. Marissa Boyle
Title of Talk: "What did you say?"
Description of Talk: A presentation on understanding hearing loss, hearing aids
and what to expect when you visit an audiologist for a
hearing evaluation and consult. This presentation will help
the listener to understand how impaired hearing can affect
our everyday listening situations. Hearing Aid Technology
and hearing listening strategies will be discussed to help the
patient understand how they can improve their hearing and
benefit from amplification.
About the Speaker
Dr. Marisa Boyle has been practicing as a Doctor of Audiology, NYS hearing aid
dispenser, and adjunct clinical supervisor to grad students for over 18 years. She specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and aural rehabilitation of hearing loss for adults. Her advanced training includes the fitting of high definition digital hearing aids as she focuses on aural rehabilitation for the patient and the family. Her objective is to improve the quality of life for her patients. She encourages her patients to feel comfortable using hearing aids in order to fulfill their goals in all aspects in their lives. Dr. Boyle understands very well the challenges of living with a hearing loss. She
was diagnosed with a hearing loss in both ears at age four. Dr. Marisa Boyle was fit immediately with hearing instruments and continues to wear them to this day.
May 2
Name of Speaker: Chris McNerney
Affiliation: Greenburgh Police Chief
About the Speaker
In 1994 he was sworn in as police officer with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. He transferred to the Town of Greenburgh Police Department in 1995. Chief McNerney has worked in every division in the police department including Patrol, Street Crime Unit, Detective Division, Staff Services Division and Special Investigations (Internal Affairs). Chief McNerney is a certified police instructor and has taught many courses at the Westchester County Police Academy, for new recruits, criminal investigators and for police supervisors. He has attended numerous law enforcement schools, and has many certifications and awards. He was sworn in as Town of Greenburgh Chief of Police on December 1, 2013. In 2014, he attended the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar at Princeton University. Chief McNerney has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Mercy College and Juris Doctor from Pace University Law School. He has worked as an Adjunct Professor of Criminology at Mercy College and is a licensed attorney in New York and Connecticut. Chief McNerney resides in the Town of Greenburgh and is married with 3 children.
Name of Speaker: Chris McNerney
Affiliation: Greenburgh Police Chief
About the Speaker
In 1994 he was sworn in as police officer with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. He transferred to the Town of Greenburgh Police Department in 1995. Chief McNerney has worked in every division in the police department including Patrol, Street Crime Unit, Detective Division, Staff Services Division and Special Investigations (Internal Affairs). Chief McNerney is a certified police instructor and has taught many courses at the Westchester County Police Academy, for new recruits, criminal investigators and for police supervisors. He has attended numerous law enforcement schools, and has many certifications and awards. He was sworn in as Town of Greenburgh Chief of Police on December 1, 2013. In 2014, he attended the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar at Princeton University. Chief McNerney has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Mercy College and Juris Doctor from Pace University Law School. He has worked as an Adjunct Professor of Criminology at Mercy College and is a licensed attorney in New York and Connecticut. Chief McNerney resides in the Town of Greenburgh and is married with 3 children.
May 2017
April 25
Name of Speaker: Dr. Frank Palumbo
Affiliation: Scarsdale MedicalGroup
Talk: Gastroenterolgy discussion
Name of Speaker: Dr. Frank Palumbo
Affiliation: Scarsdale MedicalGroup
Talk: Gastroenterolgy discussion
April 18
Name of Speaker: Gary S. Brown
Affiliation: Elder Abuse Coordinator for New York Attorney General
Eric T. Schneiderman.
Title of Talk: “How to Avoid Common Scams and Frauds That Target
Older Adults” -- the warning signs, how to avoid becoming a victim,
and where to seek help if you think you're a victim."
About The Speaker:
Gary S. Brown is the statewide Elder Abuse Coordinator for New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman. He is also the Assistant Attorney General-in-Charge of the AG’s Westchester Regional Office.
Previously, Mr. Brown served as Director of Communications & Policy Research at the NYS Consumer Protection Board; Director of the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection; Executive Director of the Fund for Modern Courts; and as an attorney in private practice.
Mr. Brown is the Chair of the Westchester Elder Abuse Coalition, serves on the county's Multidisciplinary Team on Elder Abuse, and is a member of the Elder Financial Exploitation Advisory Board of the National Adult Protective Services Association.
Name of Speaker: Gary S. Brown
Affiliation: Elder Abuse Coordinator for New York Attorney General
Eric T. Schneiderman.
Title of Talk: “How to Avoid Common Scams and Frauds That Target
Older Adults” -- the warning signs, how to avoid becoming a victim,
and where to seek help if you think you're a victim."
About The Speaker:
Gary S. Brown is the statewide Elder Abuse Coordinator for New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman. He is also the Assistant Attorney General-in-Charge of the AG’s Westchester Regional Office.
Previously, Mr. Brown served as Director of Communications & Policy Research at the NYS Consumer Protection Board; Director of the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection; Executive Director of the Fund for Modern Courts; and as an attorney in private practice.
Mr. Brown is the Chair of the Westchester Elder Abuse Coalition, serves on the county's Multidisciplinary Team on Elder Abuse, and is a member of the Elder Financial Exploitation Advisory Board of the National Adult Protective Services Association.
April 11 Available
April 4
Name of Speaker: Dr. Tahira A. Dupree Chase
Affiliation: Superintendent of Greenburgh Central School District
About the Speaker:
Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase has been an Educator for more than two decades. During that period she has supported encouraged and inspired youth as a classroom teacher, coach and administrator. She prepared for her current position as Superintendant of Greenburgh Schools by earning an under graduate degree from Norfolk State University, Masters in Education from CUNY and ultimately a Doctorate in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College.
Six years ago Dr. Chase arrived in Greenburgh School District as the Assistant Superintendant and immediately began to lay the ground work to stimulate, innovate and encourage classroom teachers and administrators to transform the delivery of education and services to students in the Twenty First Century.
This enthusiastic, visionary is often tapped by her peers and other notable educators to present to International and National Reading Conferences, among them, Yale House, Harvard House, Duval Reading Association and a list of others.
Name of Speaker: Dr. Tahira A. Dupree Chase
Affiliation: Superintendent of Greenburgh Central School District
About the Speaker:
Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase has been an Educator for more than two decades. During that period she has supported encouraged and inspired youth as a classroom teacher, coach and administrator. She prepared for her current position as Superintendant of Greenburgh Schools by earning an under graduate degree from Norfolk State University, Masters in Education from CUNY and ultimately a Doctorate in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College.
Six years ago Dr. Chase arrived in Greenburgh School District as the Assistant Superintendant and immediately began to lay the ground work to stimulate, innovate and encourage classroom teachers and administrators to transform the delivery of education and services to students in the Twenty First Century.
This enthusiastic, visionary is often tapped by her peers and other notable educators to present to International and National Reading Conferences, among them, Yale House, Harvard House, Duval Reading Association and a list of others.
April 2017
March 28
Name of Speaker: Karen R. Caccavo
Affiliation: Personal Money Manager
Title of Talk: “What is a Daily Money Manager/Financial Organizer and Why
you Need to Know”
Description of Talk: Drowning in paper? Spending too much time doing
paperwork? Did you know that daily money managers are
professionals who specialize in helping clients like you
streamline their desk work
and declutter? Karen Caccavo, Personal Money Manager,
will discuss how a dailymoney manager brings peace of
mind to clients and share her best financial organizing tips.
Bring your challenging organizing questions for discussion!
March 21
Name of Speakers: Marikay Capasso and Jennifer Schwartz-Crawford
Title of Talk: "Health For Life Programs"
About the Speakers
Marikay Capasso is the Coordinator of the Health for Life Programs.
The Health for Life Programs (HeLP) are offered by Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services in conjunction with the Public Private Partnership for Aging Services (PPP) . These programs were developed at Stanford University to address the concerns and problems of people with chronic conditions and/ or chronic pain. Marikay will provide more details about these programs that are available free of charge to older adults in Westchester County.
Jennifer Schwartz-Crawford is a licensed social worker with the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS). She is a Program Specialist in Aging Services and the Assistant Administrator for Telehealth Intervention Programs for Seniors (TIPS) Wrap-Around Services and Livable Communities Programs. These include the HeLP programs, the L3C Caregiver Coaching Program and Care Circles of Westchester. TIPS offers a high-tech, high-touch approach that combines remote patient monitoring with DSPS’ social programs.
Name of Speakers: Marikay Capasso and Jennifer Schwartz-Crawford
Title of Talk: "Health For Life Programs"
About the Speakers
Marikay Capasso is the Coordinator of the Health for Life Programs.
The Health for Life Programs (HeLP) are offered by Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services in conjunction with the Public Private Partnership for Aging Services (PPP) . These programs were developed at Stanford University to address the concerns and problems of people with chronic conditions and/ or chronic pain. Marikay will provide more details about these programs that are available free of charge to older adults in Westchester County.
Jennifer Schwartz-Crawford is a licensed social worker with the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS). She is a Program Specialist in Aging Services and the Assistant Administrator for Telehealth Intervention Programs for Seniors (TIPS) Wrap-Around Services and Livable Communities Programs. These include the HeLP programs, the L3C Caregiver Coaching Program and Care Circles of Westchester. TIPS offers a high-tech, high-touch approach that combines remote patient monitoring with DSPS’ social programs.
March 7
Name of Speaker: Mr. Andrew O'Rouke
Affiliation: Public Outreach Administrator
Title of Talk: " The New Tappan Zee Bridge"
Name of Speaker: Mr. Andrew O'Rouke
Affiliation: Public Outreach Administrator
Title of Talk: " The New Tappan Zee Bridge"
March 2017
February 28
Name of Speaker: Louise Challop
Affiliation: Regional Coordinator - Livable Community - Westchester Jewish
Community Services
About the Speaker
NYS Certified- Elementary Education; Reading; Gifted Education; School Administrator and Supervisor and School District Administrator
Louise Challop spent many years as a teacher, both in the classroom and as a teacher of the gifted. Eventually, she became the Director of Gifted Education. Music and Art for the Mount Vernon School District. In addition, she served assistant director of the graduate school of education at the College of New Rochelle, and the curriculum director of a private school.
Upon retirement from education, she decided to modify her career path and began working in senior programing. She developed an interest in this area while she and her brother were sharing caregiving duties for her mom. During this time, she became aware of the needs and concerns of seniors and their caregivers and recognized the how crucial it was to advocate for them.
Louise enjoys volunteering in her community. She has served on the boards of several religious and community groups. She was a past president of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau and the Jewish Community Council; she was a member of the Education Committee of the Westchester Holocaust and Human Rights Committee and received a fellowship to go on an interfaith trip to Germany to visit with German educators to learn about how they were teaching the lessons of the Holocaust.
Name of Speaker: Louise Challop
Affiliation: Regional Coordinator - Livable Community - Westchester Jewish
Community Services
About the Speaker
NYS Certified- Elementary Education; Reading; Gifted Education; School Administrator and Supervisor and School District Administrator
Louise Challop spent many years as a teacher, both in the classroom and as a teacher of the gifted. Eventually, she became the Director of Gifted Education. Music and Art for the Mount Vernon School District. In addition, she served assistant director of the graduate school of education at the College of New Rochelle, and the curriculum director of a private school.
Upon retirement from education, she decided to modify her career path and began working in senior programing. She developed an interest in this area while she and her brother were sharing caregiving duties for her mom. During this time, she became aware of the needs and concerns of seniors and their caregivers and recognized the how crucial it was to advocate for them.
Louise enjoys volunteering in her community. She has served on the boards of several religious and community groups. She was a past president of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau and the Jewish Community Council; she was a member of the Education Committee of the Westchester Holocaust and Human Rights Committee and received a fellowship to go on an interfaith trip to Germany to visit with German educators to learn about how they were teaching the lessons of the Holocaust.
February 21
Name of Speakers: Ms. Katie Hite and Patrick Raftery
Affiliation: Westchester County Historical Society
Name of Speakers: Ms. Katie Hite and Patrick Raftery
Affiliation: Westchester County Historical Society
February 14
Activity: FUN AND LAUGHTER - Both spouses would be asked similar funny
questions to see if they match.
Activity: FUN AND LAUGHTER - Both spouses would be asked similar funny
questions to see if they match.
February 7
Name of Speaker: Mr. Ben Himmelfarb
Affilition: Librarian at White Plains Public Library
Title of Talk: Fake/Real News "How to make sure the news you're
reading is accurate"
About the Speaker
Ben Himmelfarb is a Librarian at White Plains Public Library who specializes in local history programming and adult services. Through participatory roundtable events, an oral history project, and a focus on community partnerships, Ben has reinvigorated the library's local history program and created a platform for people to develop new narratives about White Plains. He recognized as a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2016. In addition to his work in libraries and public history, Ben writes, plays music, and hikes in the woods.
Name of Speaker: Mr. Ben Himmelfarb
Affilition: Librarian at White Plains Public Library
Title of Talk: Fake/Real News "How to make sure the news you're
reading is accurate"
About the Speaker
Ben Himmelfarb is a Librarian at White Plains Public Library who specializes in local history programming and adult services. Through participatory roundtable events, an oral history project, and a focus on community partnerships, Ben has reinvigorated the library's local history program and created a platform for people to develop new narratives about White Plains. He recognized as a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2016. In addition to his work in libraries and public history, Ben writes, plays music, and hikes in the woods.
February 2017
January 31
Name of Speaker: Laurie Puhn Feinstein
Affiliation: Founder of Not in Our Towns, Westchester Unites
Against Hate
Title of Talk: "Fight Less, Love More at Home and in the World"
About the Speaker
Please join Harvard-educated lawyer, couples mediator and community activist Laurie Puhn Feinstein, J.D. for a dynamic eye-opening presentation on the role of bias and prejudice as it impacts personal and professional relationships, as well as spontaneous daily encounters. Ms. Feinstein is the founder of the newly formed Not In Our Towns, Westchester Unites Against Hate group of diverse local leaders. She was appointed to the Human Rights Advisory Committee for the Town of Greenburgh and is the best-selling author of "Fight Less, Love More: How to Change Your Relationship without Blowing Up or Giving In." Ms. Feinstein has offered her conflict resolution advice on CNN, Fox and Friends, Neil Cavuto, Imus in the Morning, Good Day NY, CBS Early Show, and has been interviewed on hundreds of radio shows including NPR's Leonard Lopate Show. Featured in The New York Times and The Journal News, she lives in Edgemont with her husband and three children. Find out more about her work at www.fightlesslovemore.com
Name of Speaker: Laurie Puhn Feinstein
Affiliation: Founder of Not in Our Towns, Westchester Unites
Against Hate
Title of Talk: "Fight Less, Love More at Home and in the World"
About the Speaker
Please join Harvard-educated lawyer, couples mediator and community activist Laurie Puhn Feinstein, J.D. for a dynamic eye-opening presentation on the role of bias and prejudice as it impacts personal and professional relationships, as well as spontaneous daily encounters. Ms. Feinstein is the founder of the newly formed Not In Our Towns, Westchester Unites Against Hate group of diverse local leaders. She was appointed to the Human Rights Advisory Committee for the Town of Greenburgh and is the best-selling author of "Fight Less, Love More: How to Change Your Relationship without Blowing Up or Giving In." Ms. Feinstein has offered her conflict resolution advice on CNN, Fox and Friends, Neil Cavuto, Imus in the Morning, Good Day NY, CBS Early Show, and has been interviewed on hundreds of radio shows including NPR's Leonard Lopate Show. Featured in The New York Times and The Journal News, she lives in Edgemont with her husband and three children. Find out more about her work at www.fightlesslovemore.com
January 24
Name of Speaker: Barbara Davis
Title of Talk: "Leading Men of White Plains"
Name of Speaker: Barbara Davis
Title of Talk: "Leading Men of White Plains"
January 17 Available
January 3
Name of Speaker: Mayor Thomas Roach
Affiliation: Mayor of White Plains
Title of Talk: "The State of the City"
Name of Speaker: Mayor Thomas Roach
Affiliation: Mayor of White Plains
Title of Talk: "The State of the City"
January 2017
2017