[New] Women’s Club: All for Fun and Fun for All

By Vicki Mazel

Aparty room filled with North Shore Towers Women’s Club members danced the night away at the annual Holiday Party celebrated on Wednesday, December 14th, at Towers on the Green. Kicking off the holiday season was co-president Gloria Back, who did original comedy to the delight of the guests. Vicki Mazel followed, introducing all the Women’s Club Committee members in rhyme, accompanied by the drummer and keyboard player to enhance her rap. Whether dressed in finery or glitz, the partygoers danced to the pop and rock sounds of the Vic Vincent Group. Buffy’s kitchen served a delicious buffet, including many hot chafing dishes of entrees and vegetables, salads, and dessert. Everyone who attended had accolades for the evening, with decor planning done by co-president Chickie Kaufman and her committee. Just wait till next year!

Greetings from NST South

By Bobby Gould Leader of North Shore Towers South and Past President of NST Women’s Club

We send holiday greetings and wishes for a wonderful new year. We are alive and well. Our first event took place on Thursday, December 1st. Thirteen members had lunch at Max’s Grill and a wonderful docent tour of the Boca Raton Museum. We saw a special exhibit of scenic backdrops made for the movies between 1938 and 1968, which was then a popular art form that almost has been forgotten. Hollywood’s masters of illusion and perspectives made film magic at a time when most of the recent methods had not been invented yet.

We saw the huge hand-painted backdrops from “Sound of Music,” “Singin’ In The Rain,” and “Ben-Hur,” along with Gene Kelly’s Paris street scene and many others. One of the most famous was “North by Northwest” in which an innocent man (Cary Grant) and Eva Marie Saint make a run over Mount Rushmore’s monumental president’s heads. It only last two minutes, but it contributed to making this one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most revered movies. Due to the magic of Hollywood’s scenic artists who created the backdrop, this lifeand-death action took place on a sound stage with a 90-foot wide painting serving as a historic location.

It was a wonderful experience, and our next event will be on Wednesday, January 11th, at 11:30 am. We will enjoy a sumptuous buffet at the Polo Club. After the meal, we will have plenty of time to meet and greet each other and make new friends down here. The cost is $26, and every one who attends will get a $5 refund, compliments of the club. Space is limited, so if you are interested, please email me at gould@msn.com, and I will give you more details. Stay well. Love, Bobby Gould

We’re back North again at NST

We are adding a new “Around the Town” feature to our Women’s Club calendar. It will let us know about nearby events, but you will need to make your own arrangements to participate in theater, museums, exhibits, programs, etc. To get more information about any item listed, please contact Faith Wolitzer via email at crosswordw@gmail.com.

At this time, we are listing the American realist painter Edward Hopper and his exhibit: “Edward Hopper’s New York,” at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The exhibit runs through March 5th at the Nassau County Museum of Art. “The Big Picture–Photography’s Moment” exhibit spans the medium’s historical roots, including Ansel Adams and his generation. Contact Faith by email for any further information.

Cinema Club:“Philomena”

This 2013 film stars Dame Judi Denche and is based on the true story of a teenage girl from Ireland whose illegitimate son is taken away from her by nuns in a convent where she is staying. It is based on a book called “The Lost Child of Philomena Lee” by journalist Martin Sixsmith. Decades later, Philomena and an interested journalist looking for a human interest story set out to find the son.

This award-winning film gives a fascinating account of an unlikely friendship, intolerance, and spiritual abuse. The chemistry between Philomena and the journalist, played by British actor Steve Coogan makes the film so compelling.

The movie will be reviewed on Monday, January 30th at 4:00 pm on Channel 995 by Vicki Mazel, Dr. Nurit Israeli, and introduced by Gloria Back.

A Tribute to Dawn–Coleridge Lounge

Dawn Steinberg, a much-loved founding member of the Women’s Club who passed away last year, was talented in many areas. Her participation in the NST Camera Club was very special to her and allowed Towers residents to see her creative side in her photographs.

A recent visit to the Coleridge Lounge featured an innovation by the Camera Club, exhibiting several of her photographs and designating a wall dedicated to her for her contributions to the club. We thank the members of the Camera Club for their tribute to Steinberg, who did much to enrich all over our lives.

January and February Calendar

The Ladies of Learning Series featuring James Cole will be held in the Large Card Room, 11:00 am–12:30 pm. Continuing lectures on the Constitution and its relevance to the present times will be held Monday, January 16th, and Monday, January 30th.

Cinema Club Review

Monday, January 30th Cinema Club Review, channel 995. 4:00 pm, “Philomena,” starring Dame Judi Dench.

February, Professor Ron Brown, Large Card Room, 7:15 pm. Wednesday, February 8th, “Secret World of the Andes.” Wednesday, February 22nd, “Buenos Aires–The Paris of Latin America.”

You must be a paid-up member of the Women’s Club to attend our meetings. Membership info: $25 made out to Women’s Club. Give to the concierge in Building 3 in an envelope addressed to; Chickie Kaufman, Apt. 1T. Include address, apt. number, and e-mail address.

Club Discounts

Use your Women’s Club for these valuable discounts: 10 percent off the Towers Restaurant, once daily on a bill of $15 or more, and Goody’s Car Spa, $5 off a car wash.

Verse By Vicki

2022 went by so fast you know, Watched the Women’s Club continue to grow. We’ve really become an institution, James Cole speaking on the Constitution.

Every month you read our news, And on 995 hear our movie reviews, Programs and events to rhyme, We really like to have a good time.

Enjoyed a great holiday party night. Everyone happy t’was a great sight. And a guy that never lets us down, The great lecturer Professor Ron Brown.

In between these interesting meetings, We find time for New Year’s greetings. Keeping up the interest in everything We celebrate winter and wait for spring.

Our holiday party was over the loop We danced away to the Vic Vincent Group. All enjoyed the fun and festivity, Looking forward to twenty twenty three.

So join the fun-it makes good sense, Our parties, programs, great events. We dine and dance have movie reviews,