New Providence Presbyterian Church

Peter Hannon will present on the mission of DKMS (dkms.org), an international non-profit dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. The organization focuses on increasing public awareness, improving treatment access, and expanding the global registry of potential stem cell donors. Peter joined the DKMS professional team in March 2025, but his connection to the cause began in 2016 when he became a blood stem cell donor. That rewarding experience inspired him to dedicate his career to the DKMS mission: ensuring that every patient searching for a compatible match receives a second chance at life.
The Summit Area Old Guard is a social, educational, and recreational fellowship of active men of retirement age, founded in 1930. We hear presentations most Tuesday mornings in an auditorium in New Providence, and we have many other activities including discussion groups, sports and outdoor groups, and celebrations. Our dues are minimal, and members volunteer for all aspects of the operation. Our motto is "Come for the programs. Stay for the friends." Guests are always welcome to attend and to learn about our organization.
Coming up in May: See our Tuesday programs posted on our website <a href="https://summitoldguard.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://summitoldguard.org</a> .

Local Event: A Second Chance at Life: DKMS

Union County

Summit

New Jersey

A Second Chance at Life: DKMS

Peter Hannon will present on the mission of DKMS (dkms.org), an international non-profit dedicated to the fight against blood...

Our first speaker in May will be Gary Murakami, focusing on the exploration of AI image creation in the last few years, including early stages from Adobe Firefly, through experimenting with many websites, to the current state of the art with NightCafe (the “AI Art Generator for AI artists, enthusiasts and content creators”). Many images will be used to give an overview of the creation process, composition, challenges, community, multiple image generation models, video, and additional AI tools. Gary, a member of Old Guard, spent the bulk of his career working as a computer scientist and software engineer at AT&amp;T Bell Labs and later as a VP of Engineering.
The Summit Area Old Guard is a social, educational, and recreational fellowship of active men of retirement age, founded in 1930. We hear presentations most Tuesday mornings in an auditorium in New Providence, and we have many other activities including discussion groups, sports and outdoor groups, and celebrations. Our dues are minimal, and members volunteer for all aspects of the operation. Our motto is "Come for the programs. Stay for the friends." Guests are always welcome to attend and to learn about our organization.
Coming up: May 12 – An Enthusiast on the American Revolution May 19 – FinTech = Financial Technology, Explained May 26 – How the Brain Connects to Reality

Local Event: How It’s Done: AI Image Creation

How It’s Done: AI Image Creation

Our first speaker in May will be Gary Murakami, focusing on the exploration of AI image creation in the last few years,...

Old Guard member Allen Hamilton will lead a presentation and group discussion of the American Revolution. Mr. Hamilton has studied many works about the leaders of the revolution and its military campaigns. Topics will include politics; the British and colonists; logistics of war; key battles won and lost; and Nathanael Greene (quartermaster and head of the Southern Command).Allen took early retirement from Exxon to become an independent investment consultant. He has served as president of the Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering and chair of the International Cost Engineering Council. He has also become an avid student of American history.
The Summit Area Old Guard is a social, educational, and recreational fellowship of active men of retirement age, founded in 1930. We hear presentations most Tuesday mornings in an auditorium in New Providence, and we have many other activities including discussion groups, sports and outdoor groups, and celebrations. Our dues are minimal, and members volunteer for all aspects of the operation. Our motto is "Come for the programs. Stay for the friends." Guests are always welcome to attend and to learn about our organization.
Coming up: May 19 – FinTech = Financial Technology, Explained May 26 – How the Brain Connects to Reality

Local Event: An Enthusiast’s Take, and Yours, on the American Revolution

An Enthusiast’s Take, and Yours, on the...

Old Guard member Allen Hamilton will lead a presentation and group discussion of the American Revolution. Mr. Hamilton has...

An Enthusiast’s Take, and Yours, on the American Revolution

Ben Lowe will explain the basic ideas behind financial technology (fintech) and how these innovations are reshaping banking, markets, and global commerce. Finance has entered an era in which technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrencies and advanced data analytics are transforming how money is managed, invested, and transferred.Ben specializes in building tech teams that deliver commercial results. He founded Lighthouse Technology, an AI consultancy, and led IBM’s AI ecosystem, where he helped partners turn new tech into practical business solutions.
The Summit Area Old Guard is a social, educational, and recreational fellowship of active men of retirement age, founded in 1930. We hear presentations most Tuesday mornings in an auditorium in New Providence, and we have many other activities including discussion groups, sports and outdoor groups, and celebrations. Our dues are minimal, and members volunteer for all aspects of the operation. Our motto is "Come for the programs. Stay for the friends." Guests are always welcome to attend and to learn about our organization.
Coming up: May 26 – How the Brain Connects to Reality

Local Event: FinTech = Financial Technology, Explained

FinTech = Financial Technology, Explained

Ben Lowe will explain the basic ideas behind financial technology (fintech) and how these innovations are reshaping banking,...

On May 26th, John Tomaszewski will explore the profound biological and philosophical bridge between the objective world and our subjective experience. He will examine how the brain doesn't merely "record" reality like a camera but rather constructs it through a complex process of predictive coding and sensory integration. By deconstructing the neural pathways that translate raw physical data into the vivid landscape of our thoughts and perceptions, we can better understand the mental frameworks that define our professional and personal lives. John was a long-time employee at Dun &amp; Bradstreet in computers and engineering and served as director of Marketing Information Systems. Since joining Old Guard, he has become deeply interested in AI and using AI chat-bots to explore the mysteries of the world.
The Summit Area Old Guard is a social, educational, and recreational fellowship of active men of retirement age, founded in 1930. We hear presentations most Tuesday mornings in an auditorium in New Providence, and we have many other activities including discussion groups, sports and outdoor groups, and celebrations. Our dues are minimal, and members volunteer for all aspects of the operation. Our motto is "Come for the programs. Stay for the friends." Guests are always welcome to attend and to learn about our organization.
Coming up in June: See our Tuesday programs posted on our website <a href="https://summitoldguard.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://summitoldguard.org</a> .

Local Event: How the Brain Connects to Reality

How the Brain Connects to Reality

On May 26th, John Tomaszewski will explore the profound biological and philosophical bridge between the objective world and our...

Mark Edelman

New York City Metropolitan Area

Springfield

Essex County

Millburn-Short Hills

New Providence-Berkeley Heights

Morris County

Chatham

Madison

Westfield

Cranford

Maplewood

Eric Kiefer

Livingston

East Hanover-Florham Park

The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township

Clarinetist Moran Katz joins Lyrica's co-artistic directors, pianist David Kaplan and cellist Ani Kalayjian, for a program that features Brahms' Clarinet Sonata in E-flat and two movements of Fruhling's Clarinet Trio, as well as music of Copland and Gershwin.

Local Event: Lyrica Chamber Music

Lyrica Chamber Music

Clarinetist Moran Katz joins Lyrica's co-artistic directors, pianist David Kaplan and cellist Ani Kalayjian, for a program that...

Galeria The Art Venue, 111 Quimby St, Westfield, NJ, 07090

We are pleased to invite you to the opening of&nbsp;Phoenix Rising – From silence, a new voice, a solo exhibition by Darío Scholis on May 9.
Darío is a distinctive artist who transforms everyday life into vivid and poetic visual narratives, expressed with remarkable sensitivity and depth. This exhibition brings together a refined selection of works that reflect more than 25 years of sustained creative practice and artistic exploration.
The evening will include light appetizers, good music, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, an ideal space to gather, connect, and celebrate artistic talent together.
We would be delighted to welcome you.

Local Event: You're Invited! Opening Reception for the Art of Darío Scholis

You're Invited! Opening Reception for the Art...

We are pleased to invite you to the opening of Phoenix Rising – From silence, a new voice, a solo exhibition by Darío Scholis...

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A Second Chance at Life: DKMS

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9:30 AM

New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ

How It’s Done: AI Image Creation

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9:30 AM

New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ

An Enthusiast’s Take, and Yours, on the American Revolution

MAY

12

9:30 AM

New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ

FinTech = Financial Technology, Explained

MAY

19

9:30 AM

New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ

How the Brain Connects to Reality

MAY

26

9:30 AM

New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ

Lyrica Chamber Music

You're Invited! Opening Reception for the Art of Darío Scholis