Come for the Programs . . .
* Since the Covid shutdown ended, we have been running in-person meetings with "hybrid" access by Zoom. To join by Zoom send a request to [email protected]
Meetings start at 9:30 AM with coffee and socializing. At 10:00 we sit down, sing a song or two, and hear a few jokes & announcements. The day's invited speaker starts at around 10:30. Visitors are asked to arrive by 10:00 AM to sign in.
Programs consist of stimulating talks by people such as past governors, mayors, politicians, physicians, Nobel Prize winners, judges, professors, historians, scientists, authors, economists, journalists, financial advisors, medical specialists, conservationists, etc. The follow-up Q&A is lively. Put on your business casual attire or jacket & tie (or something more casual from May to September) and attend a meeting with us. All visitors are welcome. Admission is free.
Stay for the Friends*
After the meetings, many members join together to have lunch at various local restaurants.
In addition to the weekly meetings, there are activity groups for golf, bridge, hiking, trips, computer help, tennis and more.
* Or, as one member put it recently, "Come for the Jokes, Stay for the Talks", since we start each meeting by singing a few songs and enjoying a few jokes :-)
Policy on Weather Cancellations
During very bad weather or when the NPPC is unavailable to us, our meetings simply move online with Zoom. We will post a notice at this website and send an email to members.
For more information:
On Retiring – A Stimulating Road Ahead
Where will you find a sense of purpose and satisfaction? How will you find mental stimulus and a sense of community? Click on this PDF file to consider an answer to these questions.
Donations to Old Guard are welcome and greatly appreciated (although they are not tax deductible).
Dues are $55 a year with a $10 early-payment discount, and can be paid using this dues link.
August Program Chair – Doug Hobby
- Aug 4 – Chatham Senior Center – Our speaker Julie Reich,
LSW, is the Executive Director of the Chatham Senior Center. She will
discuss the Senior Center’s mission and the significant and positive
impact it has on promoting healthy aging in our community. She will
highlight the wide range of programs and activities provided by the
Center that support fitness, lifelong learning, and social connections.
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- Aug 11 - St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center – Sarah Sangree is director of community engagement and will cover how for over 85 years St. Hubert’s has been dedicated to helping animals in need, in addition to adopting out close to 3,000 animals a year. They aid New Jersey communities with programs that help animals stay with their families. They have pet food banks,vaccine clinics, and emergency pet boarding. Their way station program has moved over 20,000 pets from areas of need to places of opportunity. [in-person and on Zoom]
- Aug 18 - Importance of Local Print Media in Strengthening Fabric of Its Communities – Local print journalism plays a vital role in keeping communities informed, connected, and engaged. Joe Territo will discuss how local newspapers strengthen civic life, how advances in technology have transformed community journalism, and why the Corporation for New Jersey Local Media (CNJLM) recently consolidated its individual town newspapers into county-wide print editions. He will also explain how residents and organizations can help support local journalism and submit news tips and event announcements for coverage. Joe is CEO and Publisher of the Corporation for New Jersey Local Media. He began his journalism career as an intern at the Roxbury Register, later becoming a reporter for The Star-Ledger and a founding editor of NJ.com. He later held executive positions with Advance Local and other digital media organizations before joining CNJLM. [in-person and on Zoom -- for access: [email protected]]
- Aug 25 - NIL - Its Impact on College Sports – NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) has transformed college athletics by allowing student-athletes to earn income from endorsements, social media, merchandise, appearances, and other business opportunities while maintaining their eligibility to compete. Dann Kabala will trace the evolution of NIL, discuss its far-reaching impact on college sports, and examine how the transfer portal and athlete compensation are reshaping today's collegiate landscape. Dann is Vice President of the Name, Image, and Likeness program at Rutgers University, where he oversees third-party NIL operations for all sports. Before joining Rutgers in January 2026, he spent eight seasons at Penn State, leading its NIL program and its 5th Quarter/Player Development department. [in-person and on Zoom]
September Birthday Emcee: Phil Apruzzese
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