THE TOWN CROWER

THE TOWN CROWER
SONS IN RETIREMENT
North Peninsula Branch 91
sir91.org
Men Enjoying Active Retirement
August, 2015
BIG SIR
Dan Capodanno
(650)588-0324
d.capodanno@att.net
LITTLE SIR
Bob Sullivan
(650)755-3248
sulle@comcast.net
Volume 36, Issue 8
SECRETARY
John Cooney
(650)692-3460
jfcooney@sbcglobal.net
Dan’s Thoughts
Big Sir Dan Capodanno
Sorry I missed
the last meeting
but I was on vacation in Monterey. What a
great place to
escape to, and
only a couple of hours away.
But enough about my life. I am
sure the luncheon went well and
the speaker was interesting. Most
important, however, is the life of
the Branch. I want to thank all the
members who have expressed an
interest in being a part of the
BEC. Some of the current BEC
have been on-board for quite a
while and need a rest. Also, new
people always bring new ideas. It
is healthy.
As most of you know, I plan to
step down as Big Sir after my
term ends on December 31,
2016. The Branch needs someone to be in charge. It is not a lot
of work, especially when you
have a hard-working BEC, as we
do. Believe me, the job is rewarding but I want to do a lot of traveling in the coming months which
would mean I would be absent for
a number of luncheons. Also, a
new Big Sir would be healthy for
our Branch-new blood-new ideas.
Dan’s Thoughts continues on
page 3
August Meeting Entertainment
Tommy and The Backup Boys
This month, we’re in for a special treat, as Tommy and The
Backup Boys return to entertain
us. The combo, consisting of our
very own Branch 91 members,
will perform a variety of old standards familiar to us all.
They will delight us with classic
favorites such as “Bill Bailey”,
“You’re a Grand Old Flag”, “Just
Because”, “Margie”, “When
You’re Smiling” and other sensational songs.
The quartet consists of the mellifluous voice of Tom Wehner,
Dan Capodanno and his awesome accordion, the brilliant
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banjo playing of John Cooney
and Steve LaRosa and his booming bass.
Here’s a little about the players:
Tom says, “I began singing duets with my mother, Marie
Wehner, over the dinner dishes
and I’ve enjoyed singing ever
since.” More recently, Tom played
Jimmy Durante in a Millbrae Seniors’ Music Appreciation Show.
Dan started playing the accordion at age six in Philadelphia, PA
and never stopped. He had been
part of a quartet back East but
TREASURER
Dennis Shreve
(650)991-3052
dbshreve46@gmail.com
Editor
Steve LaRosa
(650)873-1938
editor@sir91.org
Our luncheon meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at the So. San Francisco
Elks Lodge, 920 Stonegate Dr., S.S.F. The
cost is $17, unless otherwise noted.
Executive Committee meets 10:00am
Social hour: 11:00am; Lunch: 12:00-noon
August 10
Entertainment: Tommy and The Backup Boys.
Sing along to some of your favorites from another era. (See article, lower left)
Menu:
House Salad with Raspberry Dressing
Calamari Steak in Lemon Butter Sauce
Orange Sherbet
*Alternate: Chef’s Salad
September 14 Note: cost is $20
Speaker: To be determined
Menu:
House Salad with Italian Dressing
BBQ Steak
Apple Pie
*Alternate: Shrimp Salad
October 12
Speaker: To be determined
Caesar Salad
Veal Parmesan
Cherry Strudel
*Alternate: Tuna Melt with Curley Fries
*Alternate meals must be reserved while at the
previous month’s meeting. For assistance, please
contact Dan Capodanno at (650)588-0324.
August Meeting Entertainment
continues on page 3
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ACTIVITIES
Chairman: Lee Severe
(650) 595-1973
Golf
marianneandlee@aol.com
Golf Chairman: John Rittweger (650) 738-2323; olygolfjr@aol.com
Highlights from recent tournaments:
Date
Course-Par/Slope
Player, Gross/Net Closest to Pin
June 9
Poplar Creek-70/114 Rittweger 77/63
D’Emilio; Fancher
Mintz 86/68
Wehner 95/69
Birdie Club: Rittweger(3); D’Emilio; Valdez
June 16
Monarch Bay-71/118 No Honorable Mentions McAfee; Romero
Birdie Club: Cannuli; Mintz
June 23
Sharp Park-72/125
June 30
Rittweger 82/66
McAfee; Woodall
Moore 92/69
Woodall 88/70
Fenech 92/70
Shreve 90/71
Birdie Club: McAfee; Moore; Rittweger; Woodall
Skywest-72/113
Rittweger 79/65
Rittweger; Lynd
LaRosa 91/67
Wehner 94/67
Romero 86/69
Shreve 87/69
D’Emilio 96/70
Birdie Club: Rittweger(2); LaRosa; Lynd; Valdez
Upcoming tournaments:
Date
Aug. 4
Aug. 11
Aug. 18
Aug. 25
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
TRAVEL
There is no Branch travel scheduled at this time. For more information, please contact Midge
Damonte at 588-6645, or email
him at
edamonte@myastound.net
July Meeting
Winners:
~Raffle: $81 to Tom Wehner
~Birthday Free Lunch
Winner: Dennis Shreve
SIR Happenings
The Spring 2015 edition of State SIR
Happenings is available online, here:
Course
Skywest
Santa Clara
Sharp Park
Alameda-North
Skywest
Moffett Field
Spring 2015 SIR Happenings
Time
10:00am
9:30am
9:30am
10:00am
10:00am
9:30am
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
Golf Tip
For our online readers:
Ernie Els’ Key to
Better Ball Striking
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; reserini@att.net
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Dan’s Thoughts
Tommy and The Backup Boys
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Please give some thought
to running for Big Sir or
Little Sir next year. If you
have questions, please ask
Little Sir Bob Sullivan or
me.
The picnic is just a few
short weeks away. Remember to get your reservation in now. It will be a
great event with good food,
good fun and good people.
Branch 4 will be joining us.
I will be attending the
annual Corporate meeting
quit playing as part of a
group upon his arrival in
California in 1974. Says
Dan, “I just like playing solo
at weddings and house parties where I can adlib as I go
along. I enjoy all the ‘old
tunes’, better known as ‘sing
-a-long’ songs. Playing with
Tommy and The Back Up
Boys is a return to organized
music for me.”
John is very much a latecomer to music and was influenced to do so by his wife,
Marilyn. She is a cabaret
singer and has performed
several times for us at our
luncheons. John began playing the piano in 2002 at age
61 and now plays every day.
John says, “In 2006, after
my retirement from law practice, I began banjo lessons
and eventually joined the
San Francisco Banjo Band,
of SIR on August 3. The
meeting includes election
of State officers and a report of the various programs we have in SIR. Let
me know of any concerns
you may have so I can discuss them at the meeting.
Remember to recruit a
member or get one to come
back to our Branch. Be
sure to attend the next
luncheon, when Tommy
and The Back-up Boys
will perform.
AUGUST
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT
Steve LaRosa
(650) 873-1938
membership@sir91.org
Active Members:
Inactive Members:
July Meeting Attendance:
July Meeting Visitors:
July Meeting Guests:
75
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47
1
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IN MEMORIAM
DONALD BARTOLOTTI
January 30, 1933 - July 17, 2015
IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT
TO AN UPCOMING MEETING:
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
We have seven members
who will be celebrating
birthdays this month.
Happy Birthday to you!
Jim Baney
Roy Bava
Orlando Cortopassi
Donald Dent
Ed Galli
Lido Galli
Robert Johnson
Any of the above members present at this
luncheon meeting are entitled to a raffle
ticket and drawing for a free lunch
at a subsequent meeting.
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headed by my teacher, Bill
Portman.” The SFBB has
also performed for our
Branch.
Steve is a bassist and
songwriter who began performing in San Francisco in
1965, during the burgeoning
mid-60’s music scene. He
worked in blues and rhythm
& blues bands, performing in
clubs and concerts up until
about 10 years ago. “Prior to
Tommy and The Backup
Boys, I had never played this
genre of music”, says Steve.
“So, it’s fun for me to play
these songs and I think everyone is going to really enjoy
it!”
This should be a fun-filled
time and all are invited and
urged to sing along with the
group as they play old favorites...classics from a bygone
era.
PLEASE contact Jack Cardon at (650)952-8331 or at
jackcardon43@gmail.com 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.
This meeting: August 10
Next meeting: September 14
Meeting after: October 12
Name: ________________________________________
Badge No. _____________
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Contribution: $_______
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SIR BRANCH 4 & 91 ~ 2nd ANNUAL PICNIC
WHEN:
WHERE:
PRICE:
DETAILS:
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Flood Park (Oak Shelter Area), Menlo Park
*$25 per person
See enclosed flyer
*Tickets must be purchased no later than the upcoming August 10 luncheon meeting. They will be
on sale at the meeting and can also can be ordered by mail. Just send your check, payable to “SIR
Branch 91”, to Sir Bob Sullivan, 619 Midway Ave., Daly City, CA 94015. We need to receive your
check by Aug. 10th. Your ticket will be held for you at the picnic; it will not be mailed to you.
Want to help at the picnic? Contact Dick Young: (650)588-2218; killerd312@gmail.com
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.
NON-RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATION
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.
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Please notify the Membership Chairman of all changes
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Directions to Flood Park in Menlo Park
From the north:
Take US101-South.
Take Exit 406 for CA-84 E/Marsh Rd., (Dumbarton Bridge)
Turn right into Marsh Rd. Go 0.5 mi.
Turn left onto Bay Rd. Go. 0.7 mi.
Flood Park will be on your left.
From the south:
Take US101-North.
Take Exit 404B for Willow Rd.-West.
Take the cloverleaf onto the overpass. Go 0.2 mi.
Turn right onto Bay Rd. Go 1.3 mi.
Flood Park will be on your right.
Turn into the entrance
and park near one of the two short
walkways leading into the Oak Shelter
picnic area.