THE TOWN CROWER
SONS IN RETIREMENT
North Peninsula Branch 91
sir91.org
Men Enjoying Active Retirement
December, 2014
BIG SIR
Dan Capodanno
(650)588-0324
[email protected]
LITTLE SIR
Bob Sullivan
(650)755-3248
[email protected]
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SECRETARY
John Cooney
(650)692-3460
[email protected]
Big Sir Dan Capodanno
we would have nothing. The Officers will be sworn-in at the luncheon by Bob Fox, our Regional
Director. By the way, I owe Bob
an apology for forgetting to introduce him to you at the luncheon
in November. He met with the
BEC and provided some guidance as to how we can continue
to improve our Branch experience.
In line with that thought, please
be sure to let any member of the
BEC know of any special activity
you would like to see in our
Branch. There is always room for
another activity. Please be sure
to express your opinion on the
location of our luncheon, service
by the staff and the menu offerings. If there is something you
would like to see, let us know.
That’s it for now. Have a great
holiday and do not eat too much
turkey.
Things that Happened on Christmas
Washington Crosses the
Delaware
General George Washington
crossed the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War, on
December 25, 1776.
December, 2014
Editor
Steve LaRosa
(650)873-1938
[email protected]
Our luncheon meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at the So. San Francisco
Elks Lodge, 920 Southgate Dr., S.S.F. The
cost is $16, unless otherwise noted.
Executive Committee meets 10:00am
Social hour: 11:00am; Lunch: 12:00-noon
Dan’s Thoughts
Thank
goodness we
have a newsletter editor who
is on top of
things. I completely forgot to
write my monthly article. Thanks,
Steve.
So what is there to say? First of
all, Happy Thanksgiving to all of
you and your families. It is the
special time of the year to sit
down with family and tell stories
of days-gone-by. At least that is
what we do at the Capodanno
household.
Next, I want to thank all of you
who will be attending the Christmas luncheon at Dominic’s at
Oyster Point. The menu looks
good and the entertainment will
be fantastic. There will also be
some special presentations.
My thanks also to all the members of the BEC for continuing to
serve our Branch with enthusiasm and efficiency. Without you
TREASURER
Dennis Shreve
(650)991-3052
[email protected]
Isaac Newton was Born
Sir Isaac Newton, the brilliant
English Scientist who first identified what gravity actually was,
was born Christmas Day, 1642.
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Note: There will be no December meeting as
we’ll be having our Christmas Party.
January 12, 2015 Roster Day
Speaker: John Worley, Jr., Jazz Musician/
Trumpeter and Educator
Menu:
Salad with Honey-Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
Pork Chops with Apple Sauce
Brownie Ala Mode
*Alternate: Fish and Chips with Coleslaw
February 9
Speaker: To be determined
Menu:
House Salad with Italian Dressing
Meat Loaf
Tapioca Pudding
*Alternate: Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese
March 9
Speaker: To be determined
Menu:
House Salad with Ranch Dressing
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Chocolate Ice Cream
*Alternate: Shrimp Louie Salad
*Alternate meals must be reserved while at the
previous month’s meeting. For assistance, please
contact Dan Capodanno at (650)588-0324.
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ACTIVITIES
Chairman: Lee Severe
(650) 595-1973
[email protected]
Golf
Golf Chairman: John Rittweger (650) 738-2323; [email protected]
Highlights from recent tournaments:
Date
Course-Par/Slope
Player, Gross/Net
Oct. 21
Sharp Park-72/125
McGill, 87/68
Closest to Pin
#8: Wehner,
Rittweger; Romero
#15: Mintz; Valdez
Longest Drive: Valdez
Birdie Club: Brown; Hyndman; McCarthy; Rittweger
Oct. 28
Moffett Field-72/117 Rittweger, 83/72
Mintz, 89/72
Birdie Club: Rittweger(3); Mintz; Ritter
Rittweger; Baney
Nov. 4
Sunnyvale-70/113
Moore, 89/68
Birdie Club: Brown; Hyndman; Valdez
LaRosa; Rittweger
Nov. 11
Shoreline-72/121
Romero, 86/66
Romero; Valdez
McAfee, 92/66
Valdez, 84/67
Ritter, 87/69
Moore, 93/70
Fenech, 100/70
Cannuli, 91/71
Birdie Club: Valdez(2); Brown; Cannuli; McAfee;
Ritter; Rittweger
Upcoming tournaments:
Date
Dec. 2
Dec. 9
Dec. 16
Dec. 23
Dec. 30
Course
Santa Clara
San Jose
Alameda
Poplar Creek
Open
TRAVEL
There is no Branch travel scheduled at this time. For more information, please contact Midge
Damonte at 588-6645, or email
him at
[email protected]
November Meeting
Winners:
~Raffle: $110 - Bill Brachna
~Birthday Free Lunch
Winner: John Valdez
NEW SIR Happenings
The Summer 2014 edition of State
SIR Happenings is now available
online, here:
Summer 2014 SIR Happenings
Time
9:30am
10:00am
10:00am
10:15am
There, you’ll find highlights from various branches as well as activities
available to all members. Travel trips
are included.
Sign-Up Book Custodian: Marty Mintz (650) 345-1466
Please be responsible. If you’re not signed-up but want to play, give Marty the
courtesy of an advance phone call so that he can add you to the list.
Bocce Ball
Golf Tip
For our online readers:
Golf in the Rain
Free play every afternoon at Orange Ave. Memorial Park, So. S.F.
Lessons are available in April and September; contact Bob Eserini at (650)
589-4278; [email protected]
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Things that Happened on Christmas
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Apollo 8 Reaches the Moon’s Orbit
On Christmas Eve, 1968, the American
manned space mission Apollo 8
reached the moon’s orbit.
The Song ‘Silent Night’ is First Performed in Public
The carol was first performed in the
Austrian village of Oberndorf on Christmas eve in 1818.
Mikhail Gorbachev Resigns as Soviet President
He quit his post on December 25,
1991. His political legacy changed the
balance of world power forever.
Charlie Chaplin Passes Away
One of the most famous comedic actors to have ever lived, passed away
during his sleep on Christmas Eve,
1977.
The Internet Gets its First Test Run
The internet actually got its first test run
in 1990, on Christmas Day.
WWI Christmas Truce Soccer Games
For several days during the holiday
celebrations, temporary ceasefires
broke out between the British and German soldiers. Groups of soldiers even
sang carols with their enemies and
played a few pickup games of soccer .
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
ROBERT A. MIGUEL
Ralph turner
October 2, 1923 - October 23, 2014
1921 - 2014
DECEMBER
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT
Steve LaRosa
(650) 873-1938
[email protected]
Active Members:
81
Inactive Members:
5
November Meeting Attendance: 61
November Meeting Visitors:
1
November Meeting Guests:
0
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
We have four members
who will be celebrating
birthdays this month.
Happy Birthday to you!
Ron Clausing
Warren Moresco
Buzz Romero
Bob Sullivan
Any of the above members present at this
luncheon meeting are entitled to a raffle
ticket and drawing for a free lunch at a
at a subsequent meeting.
December, 2014
Our 2015 Branch Roster
Our 2015 Roster will be going to the printer very soon and
it should be available at our January meeting. Please check
your information in the current Roster and notify the Editor
now if there are any changes or corrections. Thank you.
IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT
TO AN UPCOMING MEETING:
PLEASE contact Jack Cardon at (650)952-8331 or at
[email protected] as soon as you know you won't be
attending, but at least by the Thursday before the meeting date.
Also, please use this form to circle the date(s) of meetings you
cannot attend and insert your name and badge number. Clipout the form and mail it with your $2 contribution for each meeting you are missing to: Jack Cardon, 1107 San Anselmo Ave.,
Millbrae, CA 94030.
Next meeting: January 12
Meeting after: February 9
After that:
March 9
Name: ________________________________________
Badge No. _____________
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Contribution: $_______
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A Christmas Story
Just before Christmas, an honest politician, a generous lawyer and Santa Claus all got into an elevator at the Ritz Hotel. As the elevator traveled from the 5th floor down to the lobby, one-by-one they noticed a $50 bill lying on the floor.
Which one picked up the $50 bill and handed it in at the reception desk?
Santa, of course. The other two don’t actually exist.
The Shopper
After being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift.
“How about some perfume?”, he asked the cosmetics clerk.
She showed him a bottle costing $50.
“That’s a bit much”, said Tom, so she returned with a smaller bottle for $30.
“That’s still quite a bit”, Tom groused.
Growing disgusted, the clerk brought out a tiny $15 bottle.
Tom grew agitated. “What I mean”, he said, “is I’d like to see something real cheap.”
So, the clerk handed him a mirror.
Reindeer's Story at Christmas
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December.
Female reindeer retain their antlers until after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, every single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.
We should have known... only women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one
night and not get lost.
Note to our hard-copy readers: Our newsletters may contain internet links to various documents or
lists. If you have no internet access and would like to have a copy of any of them, please contact the
Editor at (650)873-1938 and we’ll mail copies of any such documents to you.
All travel events and other activities arranged for or by, or sponsored
by, Sons in Retirement, Inc. and its Branches, are for the convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests who desire to
participate. Sons in Retirement, Inc., and its Branches do not assume any responsibility for the well being or safety of the participants
or passengers, or their property or any damages whatsoever, in any
manner pertaining to said activities.
Newsletter Submissions
We welcome for consideration, your articles or other
contributions for our newsletters. Please provide them
to the Editor by the 18th of the preceding month. We
cannot guarantee that items received after that date will
be included in the subsequent newsletter.
Your Contact Information
Please notify the Membership Chairman of all changes
in your address, email address or telephone number.
SIR Branch 91 - North Peninsula
109 Escanyo Dr., So. San Francisco CA 94080
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