We were back at our regular digs, upstairs at G&G's that night. Martin Hochhauser called the meeting to order by
intoning a series of percussive taps on the traditional empty water glass. Thus, having gained our attention, Martin called on our president Dan Ashley to introduce the evening's speaker; Dr. Lawrence Fox an ophthalmologist associated with the Central New York Eye
Physicians Center that treats eye disorders at their offices in Poughkeepsie and Fishkill. Dr. Fox
has a B.A. from Hofstra and an M.D. from Downstate Medical Center of S.U.N.Y. He joined Central New York Eye Physicians in 1987 after being the Chief Resident at Nassau County Medical Center. He has performed thousands of Microsurgical procedures, specializing in cataract surgery. Thus, he was well equipped to answer any questions we might have concerning this condition that becomes more common as we age.
Cataract surgery has evolved significantly over the past decade, he said. Currently, cataract surgery is a relatively safe procedure which involves no sutures and employs a smaller incision resulting in less complication than previously. Dr. Fox also broached the topics of refractive surgery that treats near and farsightedness as well as the topic of lens implants. We thanked Dr. Fox for enlightening us with the breadth of his knowledge on this fascinating topic and presented him with one of our traditional coffee mugs. We then asked the doctor if he could make out who it was on the vessel's exterior.
Club business: Les Muldorf reminded those individuals who had volunteered, that the Passover baskets would be ready for
distribution around the 25th, 26th and 27th of March.
Les also reminded those interested to submit their photographs to him by March 14th.
Red Ticket: Monroe Weinstein, Blue Ticket: Arnold Most
Respectfully Submitted: Peter Albenda
Reminders into the Future:
DELI Night will be on June 13 at Locust Grove, this is a Husband and Wife event and was a huge hit last year, mark your digital calendars and paper ones too.
Renegades game on BBQ on July 18th.gather up the kids, grandkids, spouses and SO’s, potential members and plan this as one of your summer events. More details to will be forthcoming.
John Weisman, Harding Club VP, (Warren G would be proud)